March 2023

A doctor retires, one of many

Couple years ago, could have been three: the doctor’s office for a flu shot, or maybe the annual physical. Having taken my blood pressure, the nurse began to record it when she noticed the tab of my file. It amused her. “Two-twentyfour,” she chuckled. She turned to explain that I was the 224th person to become a patient of the physician whom she had assisted almost from the beginning of his practice.
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James Robert Fuller

James Robert Fuller of Holiday Island was born October 27, 1938, in Salamanca, New York to Robert and Martha (Hass) Fuller. James passed away February 24, 2023, in Holiday Island at the age of 84.
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Harold Dean Martin

Harold Dean Martin, age 82, of Berryville passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was born October 9, 1940, in Wyman, Iowa to Homer Francis and Norma Arlene Derby Martin.
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James Kenneth Bennett

James Kenneth ‘Curly’ Bennett, age 90, went home to be with Jesus early Monday morning, February 27, 2023. He was born in Hogscald Hollow near Eureka Springs, Arkansas on April 13, 1932, to the late Johnny William and Mandy Geneva (Prickett) Bennett.
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Raymond Herman Backs

Raymond Herman Backs of Berryville, Arkansas was born March 24, 1928, to Andrew and Zetta (Brisbois) Backs in Escanaba, Michigan. Raymond passed away February 24, 2023, in Berryville at the age of 94.
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Senior Center Menus, March 7-16, 2023

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Lunch is served at noon each weekday. The suggested donation for ages 60 and up is $4. There is a $6 charge for those under 60 and all carryout meals. Menus are subject to change.
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