This week I met Chad Whitstine. Chad is a very interesting resident, a ‘transplant’ as some would call him, but a historian who truly loves this land. Like some others I have written about previously, he and his wife Kim actually own property in Marion County but the only access to their home is on Cozahome Road.
Hello to all of you Marshall Mountain Wave readers and greetings from the Jewel of the Ozarks, Leslie, Arkansas. What a really rainy monsoon season we have had this Spring, with several days of rain each week. The mornings are cool and lovely, the afternoons have been getting a little warm for my liking. The humidity has been really high so just the least amount of heat makes for a steamy oppressive kind of heat, so our air conditioners are already being used. It has been a nice long Spring this year so far but we are barreling headlong into Summer.
If you’re interested in a career as a paramedic, now is the time to act. North Arkansas College is currently accepting applications for its highly regarded paramedic program. All applications must be submitted by July.
Holly Hope, Special Projects Historian with Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, explained the concepts of using research proven best practices in maintaining your family cemetery memorial stones, as well as your community cemetery in general.
Graduations are almost over, and many are starting their new beginnings – either at jobs or higher education. Let’s remember to encourage them as they start forward and not let disappointments cause regrets or second-guessing to sneak in! The weathermen are starting to forecast hotter temperatures and less rain so maybe the okra will finally start to grow and the peppers and tomatoes can start blooming. As promised last week, here is the continuation of our love story report at Cozahome.
The Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village will host Ozark Farmways Homesteading workshops Friday and Saturday, June 27 & 28, 2025. Workshops include Composting for a Healthy Garden; How to Sharpen Your Knives; Using Goats, Sheep & Chickens to Reclaim Land; Make Your Own Sauerkraut; Donkey Power in the Ozarks; Weave a Rag Rug; Herbal Bug Repellents; History, Herbs & Healing; and more. For a schedule, look on the website at OzarkFolkCenter.com. There is no preregistration required. The regular Craft Village admission fee covers all workshops. The Village is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Searcy County is raising a glass in celebration after Brett Causey of Deplorable Brewing Co. in St. Joe earned top honors at the 2025 WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition in West Dover, Vermont.
You explained that qualifying my parents for Medicaid long-term care benefits could mean giving up a degree of control over our farm. My folks would need some convincing to do that. Please say more about what would be involved.
On Monday, May 26, the community of Marshall gathered at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall to observe Memorial Day, a national day of remembrance dedicated to honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country during times of war.