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Josephine Linker Hart accepted the Stone County Historical Society’s History Maker Award from Robbie Purdom in July.
As the first from Stone County to have been elected to the Arkansas …
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8/22/24
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Ginger Bigalke has worked thousands of hours in two stints with the Stone County Medical Center Auxiliary and continues to volunteer weekly, donning the distinctive red smock.
Auxiliary members …
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7/23/24
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Thane and Ashley Huyard of Timbo operate a farm encompassing hundreds of acres and hold down jobs outside of the farm along with a home-based business, all while doting on two young children. They …
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By Lori Freeze
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7/16/24
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Gladys Jean Ramsey was born on July 3, 1927, to Walton Otto “Ott” Ramsey and Georgie Gowens Ramsey. She was born at home, delivered by a midwife, on the Stone County farm her grandfather, …
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By Judy Bishop
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7/16/24
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Dustin Jennings doesn’t see many lost causes.
When he sees old cars and trucks parked in places where previous owners gave up on them, Dustin sees a resurrection story.
Not a miracle, …
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By Frank Wallis
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7/16/24
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“Erbyland” at Mountain View High School is no more. Its queen and ruler is moving to not-so-distant lands but will forever remember the people who graced the “wall of fame” in …
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By Lori Freeze
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7/16/24
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Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories that will highlight youth-oriented programs in Stone County. Readers are invited to suggest topics by e-mailing the editor at …
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By Frank Wallis
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7/16/24
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Zane Johnson, a 2004 graduate of Mountain View High School, is now a culinary arts instructor whose students are taking food prep to new heights.
Johnson is going into his 10th year as an …
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By Lori Freeze
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7/16/24
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Billie Burnett – who many know as “Miss Billie” or simply “the sea shell lady” – turned 97 years old Feb. 9 and celebrated with relatives and friends at her home …
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By Lori Freeze
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3/24/24
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Robbie Purdom presents the 2024 Distinguished Citizen Award to Connie and Kenneth Crymes March 14 at the Ozark Folk Center's Skillet Restaurant.
See the March 20 issue for a photo …
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3/24/24
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A celebration of 150 years for the Hinkle cabin located at the Stone/Van Buren County line is scheduled for Saturday.
The public is invited to the Hinkle Homestead Homecoming from 10 a.m. to …
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9/20/23
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Juanita Hinkle celebrated her 100th birthday July 23 with a party at Flatwoods Baptist Church, where she has been a member since she was a teenager.
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8/1/23
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Farming is what Dayton McCarty has wanted to do since he was a little boy.
“I never played sports,” he said. “I went with Dad everywhere.”
Now, he and his family are …
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7/11/23
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A longtime educator and current community volunteer, Frances Bullard, is being honored as this year’s Distinguished Citizen by the Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce. The award was …
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3/29/23
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97-year-old Erwin York of Melrose comes from a musical family, and while he no longer fiddles regularly, he still dances every chance he gets.
Erwin’s father, John York, was a fiddler, and …
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2/2/23
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Stone County Medical Center Auxiliary members say their volunteer work is a very rewarding experience and that’s easy to believe when you realize three of the most active have logged thousands …
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2/2/23
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A bee works the blooms of a crepe myrtle at First Baptist Church in Mountain View.
From the Aug. 3 issue.
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8/26/22
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Charles Vickers grew up in the woods of Bickle’s Cove off between Highways 5 and 14 south of Mountain View. Now in his retirement years, he devotes significant effort maintaining woodlands on …
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7/4/22
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Pop-a-rif-ic Popcorn BallsIngredients3 quarts popped popcorn, unsalted1 (1-pound) package marshmallows1/4 cup butter or margarineCandies, nuts (optional)
DirectionsPlace popped popcorn in a large …
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4/13/22
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Avis Farris has been at her job at Timbo School for five decades and has no immediate plans to give up a job she enjoys. School staff honored the long-time aide with a surprise reception March 14 but …
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3/23/22
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