On Friday, March 18 and March 25 the Forestry Commission handed out free trees in the parking lot of Los Aztecas in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day. This event was sponsored by the Urban and Community Forestry Program of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. The species of trees that were available were Pin oak, Nuttall oak, and Persimmon.
The Searcy County Cattlemen’s Association met Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Marshall Assembly of God Church. There were 41 members and guests present. The meeting was sponsored by Aday Lime and Fertilizer of Clinton, Arkansas. The meeting was called to order at 6:38 p.m. by President Adam Redman. Members and guests were asked to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance and the blessing of the meal. The Pledge was recited in unison and Mrs. Phyllis Taylor asked the blessing for the meal. The meal consisted of pulled pork sandwiches with all the fixings and and chocolate rolls for dessert. It was catered by Kenda Drive-In. Drinks were provided by the members.
Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassell announced his department is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the national U Drive. U Text. U Pay. high-visibility enforcement effort. From April 7-11, 2022, law enforcement officers from across the country will work together to enforce texting and distracted driving laws to make our roads safer for all road users.
Let a man examine himself II Cor. 13.5. Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your ownselves. God has given every man the measure of faith, Ro. 12:3. Vengeance is mine I will repay saith the Lord, Ro. 12:19. We have come into a time like no other, God will show this world His power, both a great time for all who trust in Him and terrible for those who don’t. No choice is a wrong choice, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved, keep the faith, the devil’s job is to kill us and our faith in God, bad things happen to good people too, don’t believe God does not allow His people to suffer trials of our faith, just remember all Jesus suffered and overcome. Apostal Paul is another great example, beaten, shipwrecked three times, kept going for God, BEHEADED!! Faith will be tried now, all who can be shaken loose, will shake loose, God will repay wicked politicians who stole the white house from D.J. Trump 2020, it’s time for the shaking to worsen, justice for God’s side and judgment for Satan’s crowd who believe lies and chose to stop God’s plan for America to be great and lead the world in righteousness. No one can stop God from choosing kings as He desires!! The death angel that stuck Egyptians is going through America now and nations who helped steal elections, states are included. Guilty ones will not find a hiding place from God’s vengeance, all who rejected mercy and believe they beat God’s choice for America, with abominations. The lot is cast in the lap, now God will show His hand, He sets up kings and He takes them down at His will, the world will watch. God is showing signs in weather patterns and intensifying extremes. (See also letter to editor) 870- 917-9144 Paul Scott Pd adv
On Saturday, March 19 the MHS held their annual Chocolate Roll Festival at the MHS Ray Moore gymnasium located in Marshall. The festival has made a comeback after two years of being banned due to Covid. The gymnasium was packed with vendors of all sorts. There was live music playing as residents and visitors made their way around the gym looking at all the vendors and talking with several county candidates who are running in this year’s election. Along with music playing inside there was a car show in the parking lot, and in the Home Economics classroom there was a workshop teaching how to make chocolate rolls. The main event was the chocolate roll contest, and everyone was able to purchase a plate to taste test and cast their votes. These year’s first place winner was Phyllis Hensley. Second place winner was Claire Whitelaw and Teresa Jackson, and third place winners were Smyth 3G, Brenda Smyth, girls, and granddaughter.
On Friday March 18 the Marshall Elementary hosted the first ever Spring Break Festival at the Elementary School in Marshall. Students and parents were invited to attend the event. They enjoyed fishing, disc fold, visiting farm animals, played cornhole, horseshoes, tennis, bike riding, and seed planting, etc. Fred Berry Center handed out items, Boston Mountain donated frisbees and some jump ropes. The school donated disc for disc golf, fishing poles, and a book from seed to garden. Each student received a goody bag with lots of activities to do with their parents. The students also received a ruler, measuring tape, and seeds to start their own vegetable gardens. Volunteers from DOHTS (Daughters of Hope and Transformation) helped the school setup and do activities with students. BETA from MHS also came and helped run some of the stations.
Mar 21: Wiley’s Cove Lodge #524, 7 p.m. Mar 22: Democrat meeting, 6 p.m., Leslie Community Center Mar 26: Calf Creek Lodge #426, 7:30 p.m.
Each month a different business will sponsor our “Beaming Bobcats” “Bobcat Way to Excellence” B-elieve in Yourself O-wn Your Actions B-e Cooperative C-are for Your Family A-lways Work Hard T-ell the truth S-how and Earn Respect February Beaming Bobcats sponsored by CASA and March Beaming Bobcats sponsored by Boston Mountain Rural Health Center. Photos courtsey of MES.
After many months of not meeting because of the covid, the Searcy County Historical Society will meet on Friday, March 25 at the First Christian Church in Marshall. Our guest speaker will be Dr Brooks Blevins, Noel Boyd Professor of Ozark Studies at Missouri State University in Springfield. He has recently completed a three volume History of the Ozarks and will have those available if anyone is interested. His topic for the Historical Society is “Landowners Along the Buffalo.” This should be of much interest to long time Searcy County folks who remember when there were landowners along the Buffalo. We meet at 7:00 pm in Marshall’s First Christian Church.
The Cherokee of Arkansas and Missouri (CAM) Tribe, Ozark Branch (District #8) next scheduled meeting will be on April 2, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be at the Arise Church, 1601 E. Main St., Mountain View, AR 72650. Please plan on attending this very important meeting concerning upcoming changes that will affect our district and tribe as a whole. Please have your membership card on hand. If you have any questions concerning this meeting, please contact your Rep/Councilman for further inquiries. There will be press releases of any tribal activities and other news as come available.