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Thank you for the dry shelter of the carport as I arrive home. Remind me of those without shelter, who are wet, shivering, and cold, and see no hope in the future of a change in circumstance. As I thank you for a job I look forward to working every day, keep me mindful of those who struggle to find employment, work two or three jobs just to make ends meet, and who wish they were well enough to work...

West Point holds services for all on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. offering children and youth classes as well. Every Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. are mission services held at Apostolic Faith Church in Van Buren and MoArk Church directly across the Arkansas line coming from Neelyville. Also at 5 p.m. every Sunday evening Celebrate Recovery takes place at the West Point youth area where the old church was located...

I’m only recently seeing/hearing of the Prop S but, I am for anything that will help keep the nutrition center in the black. This is a needed service and should continue serving. I’m not a voter, haven’t been since JoAnn Emerson voted to bail out the bankers that made foolish loans. ...

White Chili 1 lb. white beans 6 cups chicken broth 2 cloves minced garlic 2 med. onions, chopped 1 tbsp. oil 2 - 4 oz. cans chopped green chilies 2 tsp. ground cumin 1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper 4 cups cooked chicken...

We send our deepest sympathy to friends and family members of Lee Ollar, who passed away on Feb. 4, at the age of 98. Mr. Ollar currently resided near Doniphan, but formerly lived with his family in St. Louis for many years and spent much of the rest of his life on a farm near Handy. Mr. Ollar who was a World War II veteran was greatly admired and adored by young and old alike. He will be sadly missed...

Hello from Dixie Ridge. Another wet morning here on the hill. Whoever ordered the rain, please change it to sunshine. I enjoyed spending time with family this week, visiting cousins, Debra and Ed York and Trenton Beal, Faye Royer, and Janet Shearn although not the circumstances surrounding their visit as it was for the funeral of my Aunt Joann Beal Fleury. ...

Blame this column on a Facebook post - the one that showed a row of dead feral hogs and advertising the meat for free distribution to anyone needing it. Based on MDC regulations discontinuing the hunting of this pest and the mounting controversy over such a declaration, compounded by the bowing of USDA Forest Service to MDC policy prohibiting the hunting in Mark Twain National Forest, I was curious how 123 hogs met this fate. ...

Monday when I was returning from town, on Hwy. 160 west, there was a funeral going through town, it was so nice to see everyone pulling over and flashing their light out of respect for the family and friends as they drove through. There are so many who for whatever reason would not have done this. ...

On Friday night, the 7th, the senior center held a fish fry dinner. The turnout was great, with a house full and several came for “take out” The fish was very good. I saw friends I hadn’t seen in a long time and enjoyed that. It just seemed like “old times”. ...

Our Business Spotlight is on Ozark Meats. They offer quality USDA inspected meats, slaughtering services, and custom butchering. Give them a call at 573-593-4199 or 573-712-2980 and ask what they can do for you. There are several positive changes on the horizon for Ripley County. ...

If you are part of what is called a liturgical church, then you know what is coming up next week. On Wednesday, we will begin the journey to Easter with the celebration of Ash Wednesday. If you don’t share in this holy time, that’s okay, not everyone does. Ash Wednesday starts the season of Lent, which is the 40 days (not including Sundays) before Easter...

Valentine’s day is this coming weekend. I realize that for many this simply means a box of chocolates, a dinner and flowers for your loved one. The reason we use to celebrate this holiday borders on the edge of excuses for indulgence. The bottom line is this; We think Valentine’s day is about love, and it is, but not in the way you may think...

Our Business Spotlight is on Current River Fabrics and Quilting. They offer quilting, fabrics, notions, machine embroidery, long-arm quilting services, fun classes and so much more. Give them a call at 573-996-1888 or go by and see them on Washington Street in Doniphan and get ready to have “sew much fun”...

The first part of January Barbara Armour, Brenda Allen, Arlene Davis, Norma Horrocks and myself, met at the “Naylor One Stop” to celebrate mine and Norma’s birthdays. Barbara brought the cake and Brenda bought the ice cream. We all had a good visit and Norma and I thank them for their thoughtfulness. ...

Belated happy birthday to Cole Davis Watson upon reaching the age of 6 (going on 16)! Cole is a “vital component” of the Handy Church congregation, the grandson of Joe and June Watson; great-grandson of Bonny Davis; and nephew of Robert and Christi Kirby, Johnny Davis and Karen Gant. He is also related to Polly Sisco and Ivan and Billy Sisco as well as several others who attend Handy Church...

Woke up this morning to a slight dusting of snow. As most of you know, if you read Out West, I don’t like snow. Maybe because when I grew up in St. Louis and lived there for 33 years, it snows a lot less here than what we got up there. Back then they did not call off school just because it was 3 to 4 foot deep. Big difference living in the big city of St. Louis to living in the country near Doniphan...

Happy Valentine’s Day! Make this special dinner for your sweetheart. Bacon-Wrapped Filet Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 beef filet steak, 8 to 10 ounces, 2 inches thick 1 piece thin bacon 1 tablespoon butter, more if needed 1 tablespoon olive oil...

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for without Me you can do nothing.” ( NKJV John 15:5) There is a source from where our strength comes from, this scripture is a humble reminder that we can do absolutely nothing without Jesus. ...

Hello from Dixie Ridge. As of this writing it is snowing here, again. It looks pretty, but too cold for me. I don’t think we will have much accumulation as it was last week. We are glad to hear Chuck Aldrich is home from the hospital but is still in need of our prayers. It’s hard to get any rest at a hospital, that’s for sure. Several others have prayer needs in our community, please lift them up as God knows their needs...

No matter how the day has gone, What pain or hurt I’ve known, I always smile when I pass it by, That loving, joyful home.   The God of all the little ones Looked down from up above, And with one sweep of His great Hand, Filled that family with His love...

Well, the groundhog saw his shadow here. Look at the calendar, it’s almost seven weeks until spring. Saw ducks flying over low recently. Not sure what that means but seems early. Not the first time to see ducks or geese fly over in January. One year a flock landed on our lake in December. We watched them awhile but had to get around. We got feed and when we pulled into “barn road” the geese raised up into their V and flew off down the valley...

He gave me a scare, this cat o’ mine. Did he get a dare, from feline to feline, To vanish for days, have a trip so fine, To teach me ways to give him more time? A handsome male with no reason to roam... I’d go off the rails if he ever left home,  With no care for the calendar or clock,...

A 2005 GMC Yukon was reported stolen sometime between 1-10 p.m. Feb. 2 from a residence in the 800 block of Pine Street. _ An officer was dispatched to a complaint of a possible prowler Jan. 27 on West Spring Street. _ An officer was dispatched to domestic disturbance Jan. 27 at a residence on East Locust Street...

Do you want to see your business or organization listed here? It is easy and FREE! If you would like to be the Business Spotlight send an email to rcchamber@windstream.net or call 996-2212. We will be happy to put yours in the spotlight. Whispers of Tractor Supply coming to Doniphan started swirling through the air back before Christmas. ...

I realize that right now, this coming Sabbath is on your mind. You are thinking about how to prepare to attend church, what clothes to wear. You may even be thinking about what you might get out of church this coming Sabbath. Yeah, I know, Sabbath is probably not on your radar yet, but still, it is never too early to think about it. I know your pastor is working hard for you to have a great experience this coming Sabbath...