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June 2023

Archie Bennett Ryan

Archie Bennett Ryan, Jr. of Holiday Island, Arkansas was born October 13, 1934, in Peoria, Illinois to Archie and Ora (Bremicker) Ryan Sr. Archie passed away April 29, 2023, in Bentonville at the age of 88.
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Senior Center Menus

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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Ice Cream Social

The 37th Annual Berryville Ice Cream Social was held Friday and Saturday, June 9-10, on the Berryville Square and Debbie Jecker, director of the Berryville Chamber of Commerce, said the event was a big success. “It was overwhelming,” Jecker said Monday.
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My biggest blessings

Editor’s Note: This column was originally published in 2020. I share it this week for three reasons: I’m on vacation, Father’s Day is June 18 and I remain immensely proud of my sons and my grandsons. I’ve updated things just a bit.
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Dees dies at age 83

Tom Dees didn’t want a big fuss made over his contributions to what is now the city of Holiday Island. But the truth is, without Dees’ hard work and dedication, there might not even be a Holiday Island.
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