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Beauty of the Ozarks: Exploring Oregon County
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Local Farmers Markets 2021 schedule Fulton County Homecoming plans
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This photo was taken at Polk Bayou, which feeds into the White River, at Batesville. Polk Bayou is a popular swimming location for the area. Photo/ Adam Davis
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his month we are revisiting some places we have featured over the years. With our small businesses having been hurt from shut downs in the past year, it is harder than ever to provide a vacation for families for some. Why not stay close to home and enjoy what the Ozarks has to offer? Our “tour” this month is of another structure which has been placed on the Arkansas Historic Registry in Fulton County. The Mammoth Spring United Methodist Church is located on Main Street and is rich in history and beautiful architecture. Enjoy learning about the history of the church and viewing the inside. Renee and I compiled a list of fun places to enjoy in Oregon County for our Missouri readers and the tri-county area of Fulton, Izard and Sharp counties in Arkansas. We know this isn’t all that is available in our area, but these are some of the most popular. As events and activities are starting to gear up for 2021, we hope to highlight them. Be sure to check out the Farmers Markets schedules and information on the Fulton County Homecoming happening the last weekend of May. We hope you enjoy this month’s Avenues.
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Mammoth Spring United Methodist Church recognized as historic property
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he Mammoth Spring United Methodist Church is the newest Fulton County structure to receive the honor of being placed on the list of Arkansas Register of Historic Places. Church member Delon “Buz” Allen compiled the information submitted to the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) for consideration. AHPP Director Scott Kaufman sent a notification letter which the church received April 8. “This register was created to provide formal recognition for the state’s historic properties that are of documentable significance but do not meet the criteria for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. All properties listed in the national register automatically enter the Arkansas register. We feel
that Arkansas can be proud to have a large and growing representation in both registers. As a tangible link between our past and our present, these historic properties play an important role in portraying Arkansas’s heritage. This designation does not restrict the owner’s right to use, modify or dispose of said property,” was stated in the letter. The Mammoth Spring Methodist Church, located on the corner of Fourth and Main in Mammoth Spring, was built between 1911 and 1913 by residents of Mammoth Spring. The church features local field stone and a stained-glass window depicting Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane and a history of Methodist Church in Mammoth Spring since 1888. The MS UMC was established at this very property in 1885
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as a wooden structure, which was replaced by the current building. In Allen’s letter to AHPP to consider the structure, he wrote, “Field stone structures of the 1800s and early 1900s are disappearing. There are few stone masons today that can do the field stone work. The UMC in Mammoth Spring, built between 1911 and 1913, deserves to be on the Historical Register because of its fine workmanship and longevity. If the church is accepted with this honor, it will join three other sites in the town of Mammoth Spring...” The unique windows are significant features for the church. “The artistry of laying the
Arkansas field stones and the windows surrounding the church, the stained glass window on the south side and the twin snow flake window on the north side of the church, plus the many other snowflake windows that are all original make this building a necessity to be on at least the Arkansas Historical and possibly, the National Historic Register,” included Allen. The unique stained glass window has significant history. The original window was donated by the family of James F. Irwin. In 2014, after a rock mishap, the church refurbished the window and was pleasantly surprised when they received payment in full
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from a family member of Irwin’s. A large amount of money had been willed to take special care of the window. The style is considered Gothic Revival architecture, however, the church borrows elements from the style. The main structure is made up of high gables with a central bell tower over an ornate covered porch, which is said to resemble the Carpenter Gothic style. The lancet style windows represent the English Gothic Revival style.
Inside the church, dark stained wood and old-world beaded woodworking details can be found along with decorative gothic doorknobs and large arched openings. There is also a balcony which overlooks the sanctuary with high ceilings and decorative windows. Some of the alterations made over the years have been carpet installed in 1971 in the sanctuary, sound system in the 1960s, HVAC in the 1960s, metal roof in 1992 and the stained glass
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window has been refurbished and strengthened. Also in his nomination packet, Allen compiled information on the history of Mammoth Spring and other significant historical locations in the town. Some of the names associated with starting the church are Mr. and Mrs. Deaderick and Mary Hill (widow of Napoleon Hill). M. Pettigrew was the “master planner and instructor” of
the church’s construction. Though the church has historical significance, it is very much an active congregation and services are held at the church every Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. Allen wanted to acknowledge fellow members of the church and members of the community who helped compile the information to submit the nomination. “The success of this
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endeavor came from the support and prayers of the church members. Contributors to the project were: Former Mayor Jean Pace, who gave the inspiration; longtime church member Shirley Kirby who’s father wrote a history of the church; Mammoth Spring Librarian Carole Howell, who supplied much information on Mammoth Spring; Josh Rogers and Adam Davis from Mammoth Spring State Park for providing the data; Ben Sims, who is a home builder, writer and missionary worker who wrote a vivid description of the building’s architecture and thanks to the Mammoth Spring Simmons Bank for the loan of the History of Fulton County book.”
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Gardening in the Ozarks Be a “Bee Friendly” Gardener…
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ees are very important to keep this world in balance. Bees are instrumental in pollinating trees and flowers that wildlife rely on for their habitats. Not to mention, bees are needed to pollinate several of our vegetables, fruit trees and some John Norberg nut trees. Broccoli, asparagus, cuSharp County cumber, apples, peaches, almonds, Master Gardener strawberries and tomatoes are just a few of the food plants that need a little “bee help” to produce. Bees will fly generally about a mile from their hive to find food. Why not think about planting a more “Bee-Friendly” Garden? First of all, stop using most pesticides. There are several “Bee-Safe” pesticides on the internet and even some recipes to make your own. Also, you can hang a “Bee Hotel” giving them a place to hibernate during strong winds and rain storms. They are made with small tubes of bamboo. Bees also need a water source. This can be as easy as a saucer filled with water and flat rocks for the bees to stand on while they drink. Now you are wondering what kind of flowers should I plant to attract bees? Good question. For early flowers, one of the easiest is the common dandelions. That is right, what you see as a weed actually a good food source for bees. Dandelions are one of the first flowers to bloom giving bees something to forge for. Another early flower is the short but showy crocus. 18 AVENUES • May, 2021
The crocus blooms early spring. They like a well-drained sight in full to part sun. plant the crocus bulbs in the fall and these little beauties will come back year after year. Next put in some lavender plants. They like well drained soil in a sunny location. They survive the winters here in the Ozarks and you can use and eat parts of the plants also. They will have two bloom cycles each year. How about putting in cosmos. There are several varieties to choose from and the bees will love them. They bloom from spring until the first hard frost. Water and sun with a little fertilizer when planting is all they need. You can also collect the seeds for the next years planting. Why not try one of my favorites, Sunflowers. Not all sunflowers produce nectar or pollen that provide food for the bees. Several of the new hybrids have been designed to be pollen-less for gardeners with allergies and who do not like the mess pollen can make. Two of the most common sunflowers are Mammoth Grey Stripe and Lemon Queen. Mammoth Grey Stripe like to be planted in full sun good draining soil. They require moderate watering and will grow to an amazing 8-12 feet tall. The seeds will reach maturity in 80-100 days. Lemon Queen is another good sunflower. Again, they like well-drained soil in full sun. They will grow five to six feet tall with regular water and seeds will mature in around 65 days. So in this crazy world, why not, “Bee-Kind”, “Bee-Happy” and “Bee-Friendly” by helping our little friends out.
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Church Directory Ash Flat Church of God 124 Arnhart St. • Ash Flat, AR 501-574-8294 Sunday Morning School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 5:00 p.m. Thursday Services 6:00 p.m. Pastor Colton Abbott
Mt. Zion Baptist Church, SBC Hwy. 9 South, 3 miles North of Oxford, Union, AR • 870-895-3336 Pastor - Rick Hellums Schedule of Services Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Afternoon Bible Study 12:20 p.m. Salem First Assembly of God 118 Pinto Place, Salem, AR Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday/Student Programs 6:00 p.m. Call 870-895-3414 Facebook: Salem First Assembly First Missionary Baptist Aba Highway 62 West At Spruce, Salem, AR Sunday School-9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship-11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Services - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Services - 6:30 p.m. Monty Anderson, Pastor - 501-236-1039 Call 870-895-2634 or 895-4728 Welcome Hill Church of Christ 16309 Highway 9 South, Mammoth Spring, AR PO Box 495 / 417-293-6355 Sunday Morning Bible Study 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 5 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p.m. Minister: Erman Croney - 417-264-3371 Brandsville Church of God 10902 US Hwy. 63, West Plains, MO 65775 7 miles South of West Plains and 7 miles North of Koshkonong on Hwy. 63 Come Meet The Lord! Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship - 11:00 a.m. Pastor Bruce Underhill • Call 417-204-9288 Salem United Methodist Church 205 Church St., Salem, AR 72576 Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 a.m 870-847-6030 • 870-895-5157 Pastor Ken Anderson
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Peace Lutheran Church 4 Iroquois Dr. • Cherokee Village 870-257-3957 Pastor Brian Pummill 9 a.m. – Traditional Worship 10:15 a.m. – Adult Bible Study & Sunday School 11:15 a.m. – Contemporary Praise Service Hardy Church of Christ 305 Johnston, Hardy, AR 870-847-6024 Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 5:00 p.m. Minister: Don House 501-412-3532 Cherokee Village United Methodist Church Worship Service 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m. Choir Practice Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Coffee Talk 8:45 a.m. Located in Cherokee Village at 21 Otter Dr. (between Keno & Navajo Dr.) Senior Pastor Rev. Angie Gage - 870-257-3869 Associate Pastor Rev. Jimmy Anderson First Baptist Church of Mammoth Spring 16600 Highway 9, Mammoth Spring, AR 625-3273 • www.mammothspringfbc.com Charles Morgan, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church 1244 Hwy. 175 • Hardy, AR 72542 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Discipleship Training 5:00 p.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Awanas 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m. St. Michael’s Catholic Church Corner of Tekakwitha Dr. & Hwy. 62/412 Cherokee Village, AR • 870-257-2850 Email: stmichaelcv@yahoo.com www.stmichaelscv.org Daily Mass: Mon., Thur., Fri. - 9 am; Wed. - 6 p.m. Saturday Vigil - 4 p.m. Sunday - 9 a.m. (Latin 12 p.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday) Rev. Amal Punganoor • 870-257-4456 Hardy United Methodist Church Fourth & Spring / Every Sunday Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Open Hearts ~ Open Minds ~ Open Doors
Wheeling Church of Christ Hwy. 9 South, Wheeling, AR 870-219-9067 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m. St. Paul United Methodist Church Business Highway 63, PO Box 241 Thayer, MO 65791 Sunday School - 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship - 11:30 a.m. Email: stpaulumc@centurytel.net www.stpaulthayerumc.org 417-264-3296 • Pastor Pam Ekey Faith Presbyterian Church 1001 Third Street, Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512 Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m. 2nd Day Bible Study - Monday, 10:30 a.m. Email: faithpresby@centurytel.net www.horseshoepresbyterian.org Rev. David Schaller – Call 870-670-4103 Horseshoe Bend United Methodist Church 600 West Church Street 870-670-5392 Christian Conversation Wednesday - 12 noon Sunday Worship - 9:00 a.m. Pastor Ken Anderson First Baptist Church of Hardy Highway 63-412, Hardy, AR Sunday School-9:30 a.m. - Worship-10:45 a.m. Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Dr. Larry Kindrick, Pastor - 870-847-0897 First Christian Church “Disciples of Christ” 7th & Archer Street, Mammoth Spring, AR Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday Evenings - 6:00 p.m. Pastor David Langston • 417-372-7531 www.fccms.org Spring River Presbyterian Church 151 Wahpeton Hill Rd., Hardy, AR 870-856-3426 Pastor Jim Ratliff Sunday Service 10 a.m. Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. - noon Closed on Mondays Email: springriverpres@outlook.com
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Beauty of the Ozarks; local attractions of Oregon County Story by RENEE JANES Photos FROM AREAWIDE MEDIA ARCHIVES
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he Ozarks is home to many great attractions with some of them located in Oregon County. The county has many beautiful natural and historic sites for residents and visitors to enjoy. One such place is located west of the Eleven Point River 142 access. “The Narrows” is managed by the Eleven Point Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest and offers beautiful views along the hiking trail of expansive fields and a view of Frederick Creek and Eleven Point River. However, caution is necessary along the approximately mile long trail as there are many areas that steeply drop off. One geological wonder of the county is Grand
Gulf State Park, which is also known as Missouri’s “Little Grand Canyon.” The unique park with hiking trails features one of Missouri’s longest natural bridges and features a collapsed cave system, boardwalks and overlooks to enjoy the expansive views. The park is located down Highway W outside of Thayer. Located approximately eight miles north of Alton is the historic Greer Mill. Built in the late 1800s, it is one of the two grist mills still standing in Oregon County. In recent years it has received some repairs including rebuilding stone foundation, roof replacement and additional repairs inside due to water damage. Preservation of the mill began in May 2013 while keeping
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the historic integrity of the building. The second largest spring in Missouri, Greer Spring, is accessible by hiking the less than one mile trail, which can be found approximately eight miles north of Alton on Highway 19. Another distinct location in Oregon County and great for a springtime picnic is Falling Spring. The site is home to a small waterfall pouring out of the rocks behind the mill that was built in the late 1920s, which is the second mill to be built in the location. The mill underwent routine maintenance in 2019, which included new support beams, flooring, siding and roofing. Also located at the site, is a log cabin which is more than 100 years old. Turner’s Mill, located approximately 11 miles north of Alton, was once a busy commerce area. However, the only remnant of the productive mill is the waterwheel located in the spring, which
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is one of the main attractions of the area as well as the spring that flows out of a cave that once provided energy to operate the mill. Another attraction to the Turner’s Mill area is the Surprise Schoolhouse. The structure was damaged during the 2017 flood as it shifted off its foundation. However, the building was successfully placed back in its original location by Historicorps. The schoolhouse was once part of the Surprise community. An additional Ozarks feature, located 14 miles outside of Alton just off Highway 160, is Boze Mill. A short walk leads to relics of the mill once located in the area as spring water flows through hand-layered rock wall where a 1880 turbine lies at the edge of the water. McCormack Lake features a 15-mile lake and features a primitive area which is used for camping, fishing and hiking. The almost four-mile hiking trail connects the lake with the Greer Crossing picnic area.
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One of the biggest attractions for residents and visitors in the county is the Eleven Point River. The popular scenic river offers the opportunity for boating and fishing. An unusual site in the region can be found at Tupelo Gum Pond which features trees that are considered native to Mississippi. The water tupelo trees, usually found in the lowlands of Mississippi, can be found at this ancient sinkhole, which is one of two in the Ozarks. The other, Cupola Pond, can be found in Ripley County. Both areas of swampy marshland are owned by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
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High School Fishing By Dewayne French Have you seen this high school sport yet? You had better get “in the boat” and see what is going on. This sport is available in all of our surrounding states and most of our local schools either offer it or have a team made up from a combination of students from different schools under one schools banner. High school fishing is taking off in popularity and sponsorship opportunities for companies looking to get involved in outdoor youth related activities. I’m involved with this sport as a boat captain for a local high school team. We are a team consisting of 2 anglers and myself as a boat captain. We have other teams making up the “school team” and even a coach. Just like with other school sponsored
activities. Most high school fishing is done as three weekend tournaments and a championship. This championship is just like any other state tournament that other school teams get to participate in. There is even a Jr. High division that is in itself, a start up from the high school division. Fishing with a team helps develop skills that my take you years to acquire if you tried on your own. Most school fishing teams have meetings in which the coach has laid out fishing activities like knot tying, tackle organization, fish biology, or many other activities that are fishing related. Fishing coaches also have to find willing boat captains to take out his/her team on the water and fish for 8 hours trying to catch out of public lakes in the cold/hot/windy weather that we are famous for here in the Ozarks. Much like other sports, this is a team building sport and has many life lessons that are leaned that are secondary to the actual “Fishing Team”.
Parents, grandparents, siblings, and others interested in these tournaments are either at the launch early in the morning or at the weigh-in to cheer on their teenager or school team. Single parent families love this sport for the kids, because if they have a teenager that wants to get involved in fishing this is an outlet for them to get started. Also some teenagers are not built for the common stick and ball sports. They may not have the stamina for that type of sport, but want to do something. Fishing has to be one on the most non-discriminating sports out there. A fish don’t care what body type you are or how much you can bench press or how far you throw a ball. Fish don’t care if you are male/female, black/white, big/little as long as you have a desire to learn and fish hard everyday. Then fishing on a high school team might be for you. Talk with your high school about forming a team and get started in this fun family sport. Remember we all “Live Downstream” so please
pick up your trash and any other trash you see out floating around! Never discard old fishing line in the river or lake! Wear your life jacket, and tell your family your expected return times, and a general location of where you plan to fish. Check out my social media pages and follow my fishing adventures around the Ozark waters we call home. Facebook: Dewayne French Fishing Twitter: @French_fishin Instagram: french_fishin Youtube: Dewayne French or French fishing
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What’s Cookin’ in the Ozarks? No Peek Chicken Casserole By Janie Flynn
1 small box minute rice 1 can cream of celery soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can milk or more 1 envelope dry onion soup mix 1 frying chicken Grease 9x13 baking dish or pan. Sprinkle rice over bottom. Heat the two cans of soup with the milk until blended. Pour over rice. Lay pieces of chicken over soup and sprinkle with dry onion soup. Seal with foil or tight cover. Bake at least 2 hours at 325 degrees. Don't peek! Add no salt to this recipe. (Can use 1/2 package of onion soup mix according to taste).
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Beauty of the Ozarks; local attractions of Fulton County
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s the Spring River begins in Fulton County at Mammoth Spring, the river offers countless summer activities throughout its route which eventually ends in Lawrence County. From canoeing, world class trout fishing, camping, leisure floating and hiking, the Spring River is undoubtedly the county’s largest attraction. While many enjoy all the river has to offer, others opt for more relaxing activities off the banks of the river. From browsing the shops of Mammoth Spring, Salem and Viola to visiting the Fish Hatchery and Railroad Museum at the beautiful Mammoth Spring Park, there is plenty for visitors to do in Fulton
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County. South Fork River is often overlooked in Sharp County, however; for Fulton County residents around the Salem area, South Fork provides many relaxing days and fun times on the river. The South Fork rises in Missouri’s Howell County, northeast of the unincorporated community of South Fork and southwest of West Plains. The river flows generally southeast from Howell County through Fulton County before joining with the Spring River in Sharp County west of Hardy. It is a tributary of Spring River.
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Beauty of the Ozarks; local attractions of Izard County
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uilt on the beautiful bluffs overlooking the White River, Izard County’s Calico Rock offers spectacular views, great fishing and a treasure trove of historic buildings. It is the type of small town that should be full of unique shops and always packed with tourists. The fact the unique town is a bit off the beaten path keeps it a destination that many have never heard of, and even those who love Calico Rock probably don’t visit often enough. That is the curse part. The blessing is, being a little isolated has kept its historic buildings intact. No developer has come in and cleared them out to build a luxury hotel or condos. The fishermen and tourists and families who come each summer to spend the day or the week are welcome and certainly help the local economy, but most townspeople seem to want to keep the city
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much like it is. They want to see their quiet home town grow a little, and community groups have concentrated on improving the appearance of Main Street. Horseshoe Bend is named for a horseshoe shaped bend in the Strawberry River. With that pedigree, it is not surprising that the charming, peaceful planned community is wellknown for its water. The town’s four lakes – Crown Lake, Diamond Lake, Pioneer Lake, and North Lake -make it the ideal destination for boating and fishing enthusiasts. Boxhound Marina offers a full-service marina, boat launch, boat and boat slip rentals, cabin rentals, RV rental spaces, a sandy beach with swimming facilities, pavilion, picnic tables and a volleyball area. While the lakes have become popular tourist destinations, Horseshoe Bend has much, much more to offer. The town is home to two popular golf courses; the Golf Course on Turkey Mountain, an 18-hole championship course that has been host to the annual LPGA Legends Golf Tour, and Cedar Glade Golf Course, an 18-hole par 3.
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Beauty of the Ozarks; local attractions of Sharp County 132 N. Pickren St., Salem, AR 870-895-2551
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harp County has many attractions for area visitors including the wonderful lakes of Cherokee Village and the shopping opportunities offered by the unique shops of Hardy and Highland. For outdoor enthusiasts Loberg Park in Hardy and Cherokee Village Parks offer great weekend getaways for families. The Adahi Trail in Cherokee Village is one of the best scenic walking trails in the area, offering breathtaking views of the areas below Lake Thunderbird. A new city park at Hidden Valley in Highland offers a place to picnic, a great playground with basketball courts for children and adults, and fishing on the beautiful Lake Mirandy, that has with a brand new boat launch. While the
Hometown Strong
is a way for GTS as therapists and member of community to give back to the communities that we love and live in. Each month employees of GTS donates a portion of their paycheck and GTS rounds that amount up to make a donation to a local charity. Each staff member that donates to this fund is entered into a drawing and once per month we draw a staff member name. Jill Hedden, PT chose Southside 4-H Food Pantry and Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch to receive the $1,000.00 donation. Since its inception in 1976, the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch has provided children a place to call home. Children who come to the Ranch often come with a history of child maltreatment. They typically lack nurturing family relationships. The Ranch is a transformative family-style foster care program. It provides a healthy, emotionally-supportive home environment. At the ASYR, we help children learn to trust others. Children learn to cope with their emotions while learning responsibility, building healthy boundaries, and improving self-confidence. The Ranch’s mission is to address, remedy, and prevent child abuse and neglect by creating safe, healthy, and permanent homes for children. At the Ranch, caring staff surround children who need support and stability. The Ranch commits to help children believe in themselves and teach them to live healthy, fulfilling lives. This commitment extends from its board of trustees to its dedicated houseparents.
Pictured Left to Right: Lance Gross, PT Owner/President of GTS Physical Therapy, Kirsten Harvey, Secretary of Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch, and Jill Hedden, PT
There is no “up and out” policy at the Ranch. Residents may stay at the Ranch for as long as they need a home, up to age 21. Ranchers can stay through post-secondary education until they feel socially and financially prepared for independence and/or obtain stable employment. More than 2,100 boys and girls have experienced life at the Ranch. For children in need, the Ranch will always be a place to call home. For more information about the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch or to donate call (870) 793-6841 or go to their website: youthranches.com. The Southside 4-H Food Pantry continues to care for its community each Thursday afternoon, from 2:00 to 4:00pm.
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river and camping are always nearby, one of the area’s most visual attractions is Ash Flat’s American Veteran’s Memorial.
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DISCOVER ALL THERE IS TO SEE AND DO IN THE BEAUTIFUL OZARK MOUNTAINS. For more information on affordable vacations, order our free full color visitor guide. Check out our website for a full video instruction to Ozark Gateway!
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Milestones
70 th WEDDIN G AN N IVERSARY Wayne and Bonnie Johnson, of Thomasville, celebrated 70 years of marriage. They were married on April 7, 1951 in Salem, Ark.
Birthdays 90 years and over and anniversaries 50 years and over will be picked up from the Villager Journal, The News and The South Missourian News and placed in Avenues Milestones when space allows.
n i e r Whe rld is o W the nues? Ave Rocky and Summer Smith of Salem in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
John Ed Welch of Salem at the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby.
Donald Sanders of Viola, in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
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Farmers Markets promote sustainability B
ehind the rows of produce, busy vendors, and eager customers, farmers markets are a bustling hub of sustainability. Local farmers deliver fresh, local food to a growing number of shoppers demanding food that is not only healthy, but environmentally friendly. But farmers markets take sustainability a step further. They also ensure farmers can make a living off sustainably grown food, while providing an outlet where communities can find and purchase their products. Sustainability is the overarching theme in this system. Farmers engage in sustainable farming practices to produce healthy food to sustain the local community, who in turn provide the money necessary to sustain the farmers. Each shares in the success of the other in a mutually beneficial relationship that has become a model for sustainability. Farmers who choose to use sustainable practices face a challenging economic climate dominated by large, corporate farms. Many find they cannot compete with the massive volume, low market prices, and government subsidies enjoyed by large operations. Farmers markets offer small and mid-sized farmers a low-barrier entry point to develop and establish a thriving business free from the overhead necessary to sell in large retail outlets. But just as important, farmers markets create a space where the focus of food is on quality and farming practices rather than price alone. Each year, more and more customers are drawn to farmers markets due to an increasing demand for natural and organic food. According to a USDA survey, markets that sell organic products report more customers per week, more vendors, and larger monthly sales. This upward trend depicts a rising consciousness among customers who are concerned with not just what they eat, but how it is produced. As a result, more and more farmers are adopting environmentally sound farming practices that improve, rather than degrade, the natural environment. Farmers selling at markets minimize the amount of waste and pollution they create. Many use certified organic practices, reducing the amount of synthetic pesticides and chemicals that pollute our soil and water. A growing number are also adopting other low-impact practices, such as on-site composting, that help mitigate climate change and other environmental issues. Nearly half of markets sell organically labeled products, and many more sell chemical or pesticide-free labeled products. [i] A Vermont Price Study found that of the items
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compared, prices for many conventional products and all organic products, with the exception of potatoes, were lower at the farmers market than at nearby supermarkets. [ii] On average, food travels over 1,000 miles from the point of production to the retail store.[iii] In contrast, many farmers markets only allow vendors to sell food produced within 200 miles. Some markets only have food grown within 50 miles. Locally or regionally sourced produce travels about 27 times less distance than conventionally sourced produce.[iv] In a 2015 survey of farmers selling at farmers markets:[v] One in four farmers selling at farmers markets cultivate land that is protected from commercial development. Three out of every four say they use practices consistent with organic standards. 48% use integrated pest management, information on the life cycle of pests and their interaction with the environment to manage and prevent crop damage. 81% incorporate cover crops, reduced tillage, on-site composting, and other soil health practices into their operations. Four out of five discuss farming practices with their customers, educating them about farming and its interactions with the natural environment. 69% sell vegetables, 53% livestock, poultry or eggs, 47% fruits and tree nuts, and 31% value-added products. There is tremendous diversity in the foods and farm products being sold at farmers markets.
Local Farmers Markets gear up for 2021 season Spring River Farmers Market The Spring River Farmers Market will open for the season on Saturday, May 29 (Memorial Day Weekend), in Cherokee Village. Vendors and shoppers are invited to come out and enjoy the beautiful market at the Cherokee Village Town Center. The Spring River Farmers Market will be open every Saturday, from the last Saturday of May to the last Saturday of July, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., selling local and regionally grown foods and hand-made crafts and artisan items. Join us every Saturday of the summer season for fresh foods, artisan goods, community programming, live music and a whole lot of fun! Oregon County Farmers Market Oregon County Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tucker Creek Walking Park in Alton. The market will be open through October.
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Fulton County Homecoming returns in 2021
Plans are in the works for Fulton County Homecoming Festival, to be held Memorial Day Weekend in Salem on Friday and Saturday, May 28-29 with “We grow in different directions, but our roots bring us back home” as the theme. The Salem Chamber of Commerce Festival Planning Committee is excited about this year’s festival. Some of the most popular events will still be part of the Memorial Day weekend festivities along with some new activities. Apple Pie 5K, Downtown Parade, Squirt Race, Street Dance, Terrapin Race and Movie on the Lawn are just a few of the planned activities. Runners can register
for the Mark Thomas 5K Memorial Run online at www. runsignup.com. Exact dates and times for other events will be published in the coming weeks. To go along with the theme of our “roots bring us back home” the Salem Chamber is revitalizing the Homecoming Parade which at one time was the highlight of the weekend. The 2021 parade will feature antique cars, State Champion sports teams, local businesses, clubs and organizations. Anyone interested in participating in the parade is encouraged to call Marcia Allen at 870-895-2545 or contact the Salem Chamber of Commerce through its Facebook page.
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Congratulations, Cathy!
I required hand therapy after having surgery on my thumb. My hand was so swollen and painful that I couldn’t make a fist or use my hand for normal everyday tasks. Rhonda and Crystal encouraged me and truly listened to my concerns and showed me exercises to build on. This experience was truly a life changer! Now I can do almost everything I could before my surgery!! Therapy takes time and commitment to achieve success. Ozark PT’s teamwork and positive approach makes the difference!
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