Contributor Columns
Letter to the Editor
Greetings, I am writing this as a “letter to the editor” because I could not find a link as such on your website. I am writing to you to let you know how absolutely disgusted my family and I were at the behavior of the Scotland County students in attendance at the ladies basketball game…
Read MoreSew and Go Quilt Guild February Meeting
Submitted by Tina Newcomb The Sew and Go Quilt Guild met on February 8 at United Methodist Church in Memphis. Jill Wilson and Janet Bryant provided the refreshments, which were enjoyed by all. Debbie Payne, president, called the meeting to order. The meeting minutes were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was given by treasurer…
Read MoreIt’s For the Birds
By Sandra Ebeling Time to get ready to spring forward this coming weekend. This will bring more daylight in the evening. A little more bird watching time. Spring. Full of green grass, bright colored flowers, and kids laughter. The spring fever in everyone will start acting up. I spotted a sweet song of my…
Read MoreDowning Depot Museum News
Submitted by Judy Sharp Good news — it’s Spring! Or is it? The robins are here, though I’ve heard it said that if they show up in February there will be three more snows. I wonder if an inch qualifies, or must it be a blizzard? Great news came this morning from Jerry Scurlock after…
Read MoreMany Forms of Snow: A Dancing Rabbit Update
I almost never looked at the weather report when I lived in California. Looking out the window in the morning was enough to tell me what the day was going to be like. Seasons had pretty much the same weather, year to year. There were months at a time when the weather didn’t change. My…
Read MoreMemphis Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Submitted by Talia Hatfield The Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce met on February 15, 2022 at Corner Perk. Minutes of the January meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was read as well. Spring events were discussed, plus other regular yearly events. Peanut Days will coordinate with Kids Safety Day on June 25. Outdoor…
Read MoreKeep Calm and Carry On: A Dancing Rabbit Update
Well, this column is generally about what has been happening lately, the news and goings-on, and seasonal events of the past few weeks. Looking back on the last few weeks, our biggest event was that after two years of masking, vaccines, and social distancing, our family finally caught COVID. Thankfully, we all had pretty…
Read MoreJauflione Chapter DAR February Meeting
Submitted by Rhonda Davis Jauflione Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met in regular session on February 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Christian Church in Memphis Mo. Regent Kauk opened the meeting in ritualist form with all members present participating. Roll call, A Favorite Valentine gift was answered by 9 members. Those attending…
Read MoreSew and Go Quilt Guild Meeting
Submitted by Tina Newcomb The Sew and Go Quilt Guild met on December 14 at the United Methodist Church in Memphis, MO. There was a pot-luck dinner served. Debbie Payne, president, called the meeting to order. Susan Chidester won the Raffle Bag. Minutes were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was given by Tina Newcomb…
Read MoreLife at DR Goes on Through COVID
Considering we made it through the first waves without much COVID infiltration in the tri-communities, the past month has been a rude awakening here in Northeast Missouri, showing the ease with which omicron is getting around. There have been many times I’ve wondered how much our daily efforts to keep our distance from each…
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