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Our Business Spotlight is on Southern Vintage Boutique in Doniphan. For a fun and trendy shopping experience in your hometown come by 117 State Street in Doniphan and check all the great items at Southern Vintage Boutique in Doniphan. The year may be cooling down but the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce is not!...

Let me start this article off with a big “I’m sorry.” As I read the last article, I noticed I had made a glaring mistake in the telling of the story of Jesus and taxes. I had erroneously said the Sadducees and the Pharisees were questioning Jesus. It was not the Sadducees, but the Herodians, a totally political group in the court of Herod. So, if you get a chance to reread that article just replace Sadducee with Herodian and it will not only make sense but be Biblically accurate...

The surprise for the quilters backfired when those to deliver didn’t understand my typewritten note. So, the surprise was on the quilters on Oct. 15 when I made the delivery and stayed for lunch and ice cream. It was an enjoyable time. Dwight Boyer also visited but didn’t eat...

Meatballs 1 lb. ground beef 1 cup uncooked Minute Rice 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup bread crumbs or Special K cereal 1/2 cup ketchup 1 pkg. onion soup mix Salt to taste Bottom of pan: 1 onion, chopped fine 2 green peppers, chopped fine Spray bottom of pan Top:...

Good morning from Purman/Curentview Communities. I pray you are staying safe in these uncertain times. My aunt passed away Oct. 17. Charlene Tillman Borth was born Dec. 28, 1935. She is survived by two of her three children, Chuck (Terri) Borth of Maryville, Ill. ...

Our thoughts and prayers are with Polly Sisco, whose breathing problems have worsened recently, thus causing her absence from services from Handy Church last Sunday morning. (Mrs. Sisco rarely misses a Sunday service, so it is extremely concerning when she doesn’t make it.) However, we were glad that Bonny Davis and Vicky Elliott were present, after their respective illnesses subsided somewhat. We continue to reach out to God on behalf of all who are suffering from sickness or hardships...

It is hard to believe just how fast October has come and gone. Although I am enjoying the cooler temps, just not really ready for winter to come in so fast. I love to see all the fall colors. Also, will hopefully be time for mushrooms. I love the ones called Deer Antler Mushrooms. I like morels also, but I would love a good mess of the deer antlers they are better than French fries...

I recently made the decision to change my body and change my life… yes, AGAIN!  I’m so TIRED of my weight impacting every thought I have, every activity I CAN’T do, the places I can’t go, and the confidence that eludes me. Honestly, there are two Beckys that exist. The one I envision when I fail to look in the mirror or see a photo of myself, and the REAL Becky. Blah, blah, blah, blah….you’ve heard this all before…...

My attention focused on “Love Helps Those” (written and recorded by Paul Overstreet) when I began typing this column. Google says it hit the airwaves in 1988. My mind meandered down memory lane for a few moments. In ‘88 my son and I lived in Doniphan across from the elementary school. He was 9. I was a high school teacher. What was I driving? A robin’s egg blue Plymouth Fury Station Wagon. It was rather conspicuous in the teachers’ parking lot. Pouf! My topic switched to that blue tank...

Much of the news is anything but encouraging. There is a lot of political tension. The Republicans claim the Democrats are taking the country off the political rails to the left and the Democrats say the Republicans are taking America off a right-wing cliff. Anyone watching the recent presidential debate could easily see that President Trump and Vice President Biden are not merely proposing different policies, the two seem to despise one another...

Humanity has just not advanced all that much (if at all). I am not a fan of political speeches and campaign hijinks, but you simply cannot avoid watching or hearing it. I am tired of the trick questions that are given at interviews, the name calling and disparaging comments. It makes me wonder if there are any honorable politicians out there. (I know there are, but still…)...

It is looking and feeling more like fall everyday. Leaves are already falling from the trees. All the beautiful colors of fall are beginning to disappear as the leaves fall from the branches. From all accounts it looks like we may have a rough winter coming our way. ...

Good morning from Purman/Curentview communities. Are you staying warm and safe? Aunt Sophia McNew and I traveled to Kentucky to see my cousins, Ed and Deb York this past weekend. We had fun, played games and Deb and I compared and discussed our crochet projects. I enjoy visiting them...

Bro. George Clifton LeGrand born 12-25-34 passed 9-27-20 Brother Cliff as many people called him was a favorite among many. He was known as the cowboy of the church with a firm handshake. There were certain things about his character that you knew quickly upon meeting him. ...

The quilters met on Thursday to quilt. They had a potluck lunch and honored Viola Crites on her 97th birthday Oct. 6. It was pretty much a birthday week for Viola. The family gathered for family dinner, cake and ice cream too. Then the daughters took Viola on a day trip (home to sleep) to see things they had not seen in awhile. Think it was a fine celebration with a few surprises thrown in...

When the weather cooperates, this season beckons. Throw on some jeans and hiking shoes, grab a snack, jump in the car, crank the windows down, tune in to some music, and hit the back roads. Colors in the trees and brush are vibrant and constantly changing. An autumn drive is definitely a mood-lifter in pandemic times...

Blessings All the rose of Sharons Have tucked their blooms close in; They’ll endure the cold ahead Until summer comes again. I  see from the kitchen window, A last bloom on the Myrtle tree… The flash of fuscia a reminder Of the joy they’ve given me...

Although attendance was down somewhat the services at Handy Church for the weekend of Oct. 11 were encouraging and uplifting. Bro. Robert brought us encouraging news from God’s word taken from the book of Luke.  It was good to have Polly Sisco back with us as she had to miss the previous Sunday and Cole Watson who had also been absent for a couple of weeks...

Our Business Spotlight is on Here’s Your Sign. For everything from personalized gifts, to team shirts Here’s Your Sign has you covered. Stop in at 119 State Street to check out their great items or give them a call at 573-996-1976. With the holiday season quickly approaching we try to find ways to encourage people to shop local. ...

Sausage Strata 1 pound hot sausage 1/3 cup chopped onion 6 slices bread 2 cups mozzarella cheese 6 eggs 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk 2 tsp. prepared mustard Salt - Pepper Preheat oven to 325°. Brown sausage and onions, drain on paper towel and crumble. Place bread slices in bottom of 9x13 inch pan or baking dish. Combine eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; pour over layers. Bake for 35 minutes. Yield: 8 servings...

Good morning from Purman/Currentview Communities. Are you staying warm and safe? I was in the store a few days ago and a gentleman asked me how I was doing. We carried on a conversation for about five minutes and finally, I pulled down my mask and asked him, “How do we know each other?” He said… ”Sorry, I thought you were someone else.” My response was, I feel sorry for that person...

Back in 1971, I worked for the St. Louis Credit, there I learned to work on the first computers, the IBM 2260. Their screens were about 9 inch square. Now look at where computers have gone and the internet. I have been trying to learn how to set up Tupperware parties on Facebook. ...

It was a pleasant surprise for the Handy Church congregation last Sunday when two visitors from Oklahoma “showed up” for the morning service. They were Mason and Brooke Brown, who accompanied Mason’s parents, Rev. and Mrs. Robert Brown. We were also happy to see five members of the Danny Ray family, who had attended regularly for years, but had transportation problems and other hindrances, which have hindered them from being present for several months...

Ignorant, silly, foolish, and stupid all mean lack of intelligence. I hope whoever borrowed my long handled shovel would have returned it by now. Since they didn’t I was going to Van Dykes to buy another. Both front doors were wide open, I went in, waited a bit, saw no bell. ...

Chances are you will be reading this column before Saturday. That means you have time to get ready for the celebration! Dig through some dresser drawers or look in the far back corner of your closet. I grab most anything from front and center, or at the very least, do some laundry. I am always ready!...