It’s morel season, or should be, if they actually exist. I have spent a considerable amount of time looking for them where any self-respecting mushroom would want to grow. Like last year’s search, when I looked for morels and found a groundhog, this year I have searched (and searched) and I have found beautiful wild irises, two different stands of cardinal flowers, some huckleberries about to bloom and acres upon acres of poison ivy.
I truly hate the new nozzles on gas cans anymore. Then they go from bad to worse. I finally ordered some of the old timey ones which worked great. As with most things, newer isn’t better, just alot more work.
Hello from Zack. Hope everyone got out and enjoyed the weather over the weekend.
Good Monday morning. I went to the Mountain Wave office.
The National Park Service (NPS) has purchased a 64 acre tract of land within the legislated boundaries of Buffalo National River, making it possible for all people to access this tract of land within the park.
On Saturday, April 2 a special award the “Pillars of Solomon” was awarded to Searcy County resident Eddie Cannada for his outstanding service to the Masonic Lodge. Pictured above (left to right) Chris George, Boyd Freeman Most Worshipful Grand Master, Eddie Cannada, Toby Long, and R.W. Wesley Proffitt.
The Buffalo National River Park Service issued a statement that due to the erosion of the road, South Woolum Road (SC 14) had been closed. It is currently unsafe for vehicle travel but there is an alternate route that can be taken. This access is by way of North Woolum Road (SC 15), and it can be accessed through Highway 65 near Pindall. The National Park Service and Searcy County is working together to reopen the road as soon as possible but there is no timeline presently.
On Saturday, April 14 the Searcy County Chamber of Commerce and Civic Leaders attended the Great Civic Leader Tour at Little Rock AFB set up by Major General Joseph Wilson (Retired.) The tour visited the Arkansas Air National Guard’s 189th Airlift Wing and the 223rd Cyberspace Operations Squadron. Joining General Wilson were State Senator Missy Irvin, Searcy County School District’s next Superintendent Valorie McCleary, Searcy County School Board member Susan Housley, Greater Searcy County Chamber of Commerce Board Member Billie Reed, Buffalo River Historic Jail Museum Director Bob King, Greater Searcy County Chamber of Commerce Board Member Wayne Witcher and wife Carol, Dew Line Dairy Owner Grace Pepler, Greater Searcy County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Darryl Treat, Forge Institute CEO Lee
Watson, and Executive Director of the American Cyber Alliance Scott Anderson. Photos courtesy of The Searcy County Chamber of Commerce .
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME-GREETINGS: WHEREAS: Historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride and maintaining community character while enhancing livability;and WHEREAS: Historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and rural, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life and all ethnic backgrounds;and WHEREAS: It is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that has shaped us as a people; and WHEREAS: May 2022 is designated as Preservation Month, cosponsored by Searcy County, the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, and Arkansas Heritage, the National Park Service, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the National Register of Historic Places; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Harness Searcy County Judge, do hereby proclaim May 2022 as NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH And call upon the people of Searcy County to join their fellow citizens across the United States in recognizing and participating in this special observance. Signed on this day, April 18, 2022 Jim Harness, Searcy County Judge .