For many years, Americans provided for their retirement needs through three sources: employersponsored pension plans, Social Security income, and savings and investments accumulated through employer plans or individual accounts – the so-called “three-legged stool.” But today, that stool is shakier than it used to be. What can you do to strengthen it?
By U of A System Division of Agriculture Fast Facts: • Free webinar offers management strategies and research-based recommendations for Arkansas cattle producers struggling with drought • Webinar set for July 20 from 6-8 p.m. via Zoom • Topics: Livestock economics; beef, forage and pest management; managing farm stress • Register at https://bit.ly/drought-webinar Experts with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host a free webinar July 20 to offer guidance to Arkansas cattle producers struggling with drought.
Temperatures may be sizzling as we await rain, but Hardy’s line-up of summer street music is proving you can’t keep good musicians down. That’s right, this week a well-known group of musicians who have been bringing the rhythm and beat of great classic country tunes to the area for years is coming to Hardy. Bill Musik and Company will be returning to the gazebo at Dr. Thompson’s Park on Saturday, July 23, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., swinging and singing more of their original and classic country ditties. Great stories, laughter and good times always seem to follow this group of troubadours, so pack a cooler of whatever you like and sashay yourself right into the spirit and beat of Musik’s music. Have a seat in the shade of the park and enjoy.
It’s a wrap! The summer reading program finished up Wednesday. It was a fun-filled time with reading, crafts, games and food. We had one girl who read 66 books, another girl read 37 and another 36. We had a party with food, prizes and gift bags for all the girls and boys.
The Kingsmen Quartet will be in concert July 24, beginning at 6 pm at the Music in the Mountains Theater. This is located in the Mall in the center of Horseshoe Bend, Ark. There is no admission charge but a love offering will be received. This will be one of the great groups that we will have this year at Music in the Mountains Theater. The theater is air conditioned and there are refreshments are available beginning at 5 p.m. You will enjoy this great Southern Gospel Quartet.
Recently, many enjoyed visiting Mammoth Spring for the annual Old Soldiers Reunion. Here is a look into the history of the more than century old event previously submitted.
We are proud to announce that Wanda McConnaughhay of Melbourne, Ark., has been selected as Ozarka’s Employee of the Quarter. Beginning work at Ozarka in 2007, McConnaughhay began serving as an Administrative Specialist for Student Services where she has worked tirelessly these many years to help Ozarka students and her colleagues.
A Neil Simon classic will get a fresh look this summer at the Downtown Playhouse in Pocahontas. “The Odd Couple Female Version” will be staged starting July 22 and running through August 14.
Ozarka College welcomes Valerie Long as the new Administrative Specialist for the President. “We are fortunate to now have Valerie Long serving as my assistant,” said Dr.
John Ed and Linda Welch of Salem, Ark., recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple were married July 14, 1972 in Viola, Ark. They have three children - Jeff and wife, Kacy of West Plains; Jamie and husband, Seth of Salem; and Justin and wife, Jessica of Salem; and eight grandchildren - Bailey, Libby, Tripp, Anna, Ella, Bree, Emmitt and Amelia.