Life is a Journey
with Jean Pearcy Written Aug. 4, 2024 So here we are on a beautiful Sunday morning, with just a bit of night cool clinging on.
August 2024
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Startling pet overpopulation issues: especially cats!
Despite the fact that advocates are serious about persuading pet owners to spay or neuter their dogs and/or cats, about 35% of owners still refuse to do so. Reasons vary from lack of resources, ignorance or unsubstantiated fears associated with these simple pet surgeries.
The Maynard Gang
The families of Palestine comprise a remarkable cultural heritage. Interacting for generations, they are a clan in the truest sense of the term.
Just Jana
with Jana Caldwell I’m standing in the pool watching Mike in the backyard. He has the tractor bucket holding up a tree branch. He’s standing on the mule with one of those weed eaters with a chain saw attachment. He cuts the limb and it clamps down on the blade and gets stuck. I’m quietly watching him trying different angles and maneuvers to free it. He ties ropes to several pieces and points and says “I may need your help.” I told him okay but I’d need to get dressed before I can help him. He looks at me confused. I said “I don’t mind helping but I can’t take you to the hospital in just my swimsuit…” I’ve always had a pool/river bag I carry to the water. In my teenage years it was Hawaiian Tropic oil, Sun-in hair spritz, sunglasses, bubblegum lip gloss, etc. Yesterday I was looking through the one I currently use. It’s sunglass readers, SPF 5000 sunscreens, Rolaids, Nexium, lip protection, etc. My, how times change… We were watching a cooking show where they were using nettles, aka stinging weeds. One of the chefs said that she “Really understood the integrity of nettles.” I don’t think you can really understand “the integrity of nettles” until you’ve squatted in them, in 100 degree July weather, on the banks of Eleven Point River, while your dad waits in the boat yelling, “It will feel better when it quits hurting!” Amateurs.
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Arkansas House
Rep. Trey Steimel Every day during the school year, more than 350,000 Arkansas children depend on school buses to transport them safely to and from school.
Boosting Access to Dental Services in Arkansas
U.S. Senator John Boozman One of the keys to living healthier, longer lives is access to quality care and treatment.
Free Health Screenings at Black Rock City Hall
Lawrence Healthcare will be offering free health screenings, Friday, Aug. 23, at Black Rock City Hall. Screening hours will be 2--5 p.m. and include screenings for diabetes, anemia, cholesterol, thyroid, blood pressure and pulse oxygen. Emergency vehicles will also be available for kids to explore.
From Scratch
When it comes to kitchen tools, few items are as classic or as simple as the iron skillet. This hefty piece of cookware has evolved from a staple of our grandmothers’ kitchens to a trendy must-have in modern homes. And let’s face it, who doesn’t want to channel their inner iron chef ?
Note of
The family of Alice Jansen would like to thank all at the Randolph County Nursing Home, Dr. Alex Baltz and staff.