Do Your Part

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Speak Out,

Appearance Of Doniphan And Ripley County

Our community leaders (county commissioners, sheriff and police, county employees, etc.) work long hours to obtain grants that benefit Doniphan and Ripley County. It upsets me when I see Speak Outs that constantly criticizes their efforts. It is obvious these complaints are from people who have no idea the extensive work it takes. A tell-tale sign, the spelling and grammar is incorrect, and the sentences are incomplete or just go on and on. Instead of complaining, try doing something positive for your community, like picking up a piece of trash. This could become a habit all over the community. If you want to take pride in Ripley County, DO YOUR PART.

Several old houses have been removed, etc. I am sure you have no idea what it took to get permission to do this. Tidy your home as much as possible, clean up your yards (GET RID OF THE JUNK CARS, ETC.) clean around your business. There are some businesses downtown Doniphan that have boxes, a toilet, trees growing in the parking lot. If you have a neighbor who is not able to clean their yard, BE KIND AND HELP THEM OUT. Maybe they cannot afford to pay to have it done. When driving from Poplar Bluff to Doniphan I notice the neat homes, and several junky ones. I wonder what visitors to our area think. I want to be proud when we have out-of-town visitors.

On a lighter note, have you noticed the pretty flowers in planters around town? I know someone put a lot of effort into this. Thank them.