On Dec. 30 the Fulton County Library Board will be hosting a retirement reception for Salem Librarian Betty Roork. Everyone is welcome! Drop in between 2 and 4 p.m. at the Salem Library and help us wish Betty all the best in her retirement.
Scholarships now available for new students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in 2023 With the New Year approaching, many individuals are making resolutions to change or improve their lives in 2023. One of the resolutions adults often make is going back to college to earn their degrees and advance their careers. Since taking the steps to go back to school can be daunting, especially for those who have not been to school in years, WGU Missouri has put together a list of tips to keep in mind to help with choosing the right college and degree path. The fully online, nonprofit university has also launched a new scholarship for new students who plan to enroll in 2023.
Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is a tradition said to bring wealth and good fortune in the new year, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Michele Warmund. This custom dates to around A.D.
Visitors get reward items for stamped passports Arkansas State Parks is introducing Club 52, a rewards program that encourages people to visit all 52 state parks. Club 52 is an extension of the Arkansas State Parks Passport Program, which helps guests document trips to state parks by receiving a stamp (or stamp rubbing) in an Arkansas State Parks Passport. Club 52 members get their passports stamped when they visit a state park and earn rewards for visits of five parks, 25 parks and 52 parks.
Nothing brightens a windowsill in winter like amaryllis, the National Garden Bureau’s Bulb Plant of the Year, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The name “amaryllis” comes from a Greek word that means “to sparkle.” And sparkle it does, said Trinklein.
May you all have a happy and healthy 2023 filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Survey We are hoping to get your input on what type(s) of equipment you might want to rent if you had the opportunity.
• Harlin Museum to host its Annual Fiber Arts & Textile Arts Competition Show—exhibit to be on display in the Hathcock Gallery, Jan. 13 – Feb.
Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) and University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research and Extension are partnering to present a workshop for entrepreneurs and small business owners in the region.
The entire report can be viewed on MoDOT’s website MoDOT’s Annual Report breaks down the department’s revenue streams and shows how the funds are used and what investments were made in the state’s transportation infrastructure. It also focuses on unfunded needs and highlights major construction projects throughout the state.
Foundation’s mission of caring for our community simply would not be possible without philanthropic support,” Josh Reeves, Vice President of Development at Ozarks Healthcare, said. “Our Foundation employs the utmost care in the administration and distribution of funds, and we are so appreciative of our donors and the way they contribute to essentially saving lives from our community.”