STATE OF ARKANSAS
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November 2022
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Capitol Week in Review
Arkansas lawmakers have begun pre-filing bills in advance of the 2023 legislative session, which begins on January 9. At the beginning of the week of the Thanksgiving holiday, two bills had been pre-filed by senators and 10 bills had been pre-filed by members of the House of Representatives.
Lindal Herbert Gaines
01-21-1964 – 11-18-2022 Lindal Herbert Gaines was born Jan. 21, 1964, in Salem, Ark., to Herb and Eva Hubbard Gaines. He was united in marriage to Laura Sue Collins Gaines. They were married 36 years and to this union was born their son, Mason. He departed this life on Nov. 18, 2022, in Mammoth Spring, Ark.
DEATH NOTICES
Lindal Herbert Gaines, 58, died Nov. 18 in Mammoth Spring, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Clary Funeral Home in Thayer, Mo. Gary Charles Groves, 74, of Highland, Ark., died Nov. 22 at his residence in Highland, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Tri-County Funeral Home in Highland, Ark.
COLA is sweet for Social Security recipients
If you receive Social Security, you’ve probably already heard that your checks in 2023 will be bigger – considerably bigger, in fact. How can you make the best use of this extra money? Here’s what’s happening: For 2023, there’s an 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits – the largest increase in 40 years.
Annual Paws for Claus set
The annual Paws for Claus animal supply drive is currently ongoing through the Christmas season. Donations will be used to support the animals at the Cherokee Village Animal Shelter.
Cherokee Village Christmas lights contest
It’s Christmas season so it is time to get those lights out of storage and earn some money along with them. The Village Pride Committee of Cherokee Village will be sponsoring its annual Christmas lighting contest.
Cherokee Village SID appoints new commissioner to fill vacant seat
The Cherokee Village (CV) Suburban Improvement District (SID) held its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. at the North Golf Course. The meeting was brought to order by Chairman Ron Page. Other commissioners present were Susan Jett, David Nebel and Joe Kaiser. General Manager Betsy Waugh was also present. Attorney Phillip Elmore joined the meeting via Zoom. The current agenda was approved unanimously, as were the minutes from the Oct. 17 regular meeting and the Oct. 31 special meeting.
John 3:16 Ministries builds 50-foot Christmas tree
CHARLOTTE, AR – A 50foot Christmas tree stretching to the sky is there to remind everyone who sees it this season of hope. John 3:16 Ministries’ newest Christmas decoration is more than just an oversized tree – it is a symbol for the downtrodden and the suffering, according John 3:16 instructor Brent Waugh.
Start December by sharing in the historic Spring River flood of 1982!
Please join the Hardy History Association for its monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hardy Gym. This month we gather to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the 1982 Spring River Flood in Hardy. Bring your photos and share your stories or come to learn more about what happened during the 1982 flood. Holiday hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served and a slideshow of the year-in-review is planned. Join us at the Hardy Gym for this special monthly meeting! Everyone is welcome!