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Bernice Beckham of Mountain View has experienced a lot in her 95 years. Born in 1926, she attended a one-room school in Happy Hollow before moving to Mountain View, where she graduated in 1944 after …
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By Lori Freeze
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1/27/21
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Rachel Reynolds has learned to let intuition be her guide.
She moved to Mountain View when she was 9, and spent lots of her spare time hanging out with crafters and musicians in the town square …
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8/21/20
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Many local residents have lamented the prevalence of negativity in interactions recently, so the Leader requested some examples of positive things resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ronda West …
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7/15/20
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Gary Dickeson of Texas is assisted by Brent Matthis of Mountain View in removing the Elvis statue from Rainbow Antique Mall.
After greeting customers in the vestibule at Rainbow Antique …
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7/15/20
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“Just trust in the Lord and work hard every day.” This is the advice for a long life offered by Leonard Glenn, a Stone County native who celebrated his 94th birthday this month. He also reports …
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2/28/20
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Above, a prescribed fire is monitored by personnel.
By Jim McCoy
District Ranger
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles about the role of fire in forest …
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1/15/20
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One of Stone County’s “familiar faces” will be less visible in the new year. After more than two decades, Nell Harrelson is retiring this week as manager of Stone County Recycling Center and …
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1/2/20
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Tourism in Mountain View and Stone County was in its early stages back in the 1940s and 1950s but word was getting out that there was a wealth of beauty and adventure to be enjoyed in this area. John …
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8/28/19
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As a man who seems driven to make a difference and to go where he is needed, David Campbell found the perfect calling as pastor of a small country church. “You wear a whole lot of hats. You preach …
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8/7/19
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Allison Lukens and son Rex Shannon enjoy time at the public swimming pool at Stone County Recreation Complex July 12, 2019. The July 17 issue features a photo page of swimmers.
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7/25/19
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The art of chair caning is kept alive at the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village in Mountain View, where Terry Andrews practices the ancient art. See a feature by Renee Carr in the June 12, …
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6/12/19
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Renovations are nearing completion at the location for Fiddler's Green medical marijuana dispensary, an effort that has taken longer than expected. President Lisa Murphy now anticipates the facility …
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6/12/19
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Duane and Loretta Perry of Fox celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary June 6. They are featured in the June 12, 2019 issue.
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6/12/19
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Pilot John Lohmar runs a test flight after the final propeller adjustment May 24 at Specialized Propeller Services in Mountain View. The plane was being prepared for the U.S. National Air Race …
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5/30/19
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Read the March 27, 2019 issue for a feature on Robbie Purdom, who has been named by the Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce as this year's Distinguished Citizen.
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3/29/19
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The Get Fit exercise class, which is geared for seniors but open to everyone, meets three days a week at the Stone County Fairgrounds. See the photo page in the March 6, 2019 issue.
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3/8/19
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Nearly 20 years ago, Lee Fairchild found a way to combine his love for dogs with his competitive streak through participation in disc dog events such as the series presented by the Skyhoundz …
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10/3/18
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On Sept. 10 a group gathered at Fox to celebrate the latest quilt block to become part of the Stone County Quilt Trail and ArkansasQuiltTrails.com. Block #1-19, the Unfolding Star, hangs on the Fox …
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9/26/18
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Longevity runs in the Simmons family, with ages into the 90s being common, and turning 90 is something Tommy Simmons of Mountain View never thought much about. It’s on his mind now, with his 90th …
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9/12/18
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After 61 years, Shirley Harding of Timbo is getting to know the daughter she never met. A ward of the state, Shirley was only 13 years old in 1957 when she gave birth, having been removed from the …
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9/6/18
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