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10 Years Ago The Memphis FFA Chapter will celebrate National FFA Week February 19-26, 2011. Infinite Potential is the theme this year and it embodies all the best about FFA members, from the most recognizable symbol of the organization, the blue corduroy jacket, a symbol of pride and tradition, to the bright future of agriculture…
Read MoreDeep Freeze
Scotland County and northeast Missouri have been in a deep freeze for the past several days, with light snow falling almost daily. Warmer weather is expected by the weekend.
Read MoreIt’s For The Birds
How much birdseed are you buying a week? That seems to be a great question among birdwatchers I hear talking lately. I have gone through almost 40 pounds since Wednesday. It’s amazing, very cold, and an entertaining hobby. I have not had a starling at my feeder all week. I have lots of varieties,…
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10 Years Ago The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that an emergency exists and ordered federal disaster aid to Missouri to supplement state and local response efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm beginning on January 31, 2011 and continuing. 20 Years Ago Traffic on…
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15 Years Ago “The Last Farewell” is the documented story of the last known Grand Army of the Republic funeral and burial of Civil War soldier, Corporal John Peyton Byrne. The first time showing on a theater screen is being coordinated by the film company, Gaurdian Angels Video Services and the Memphis Community Players at…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Hi people, I’ll try again. I feel that I am not good at this, but I have to try. Why? Way past due. This has to do with a phone call I received in December. The caller asked if I would be home on a Sunday afternoon in December at 3 O’clock. “I think so,…
Read MoreAn Appreciation for Artistry of All Kinds: A Dancing Rabbit Update
When I first came to Dancing Rabbit twenty years ago as an intern, I spent some of my free time building rustic furniture to spruce up my outdoor abode. Skyhouse was in the process of being framed, so there was a goodly pile of lumber scraps and off-cuts not far from my tent platform with…
Read MoreIt’s For the Birds
May I say birds, birds, and more birds. It’s has been a busy week at my feeders. Bluejays, Finches, Cardinals, Sparrows, Starlings, Juncos, Doves, Eurasian Tree Sparrows, and several others. It’s amazing how much sunflower seed they can scatter and eat. I have tried with the ready made suet and homemade suet. There…
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(Written before the Capitol Riots) From the outset I will say that I have never been a fan of national or state level republicans. I rarely see their policies trickle down to benefit the vast majority of the people. But now I am really sickened to observe how so many elected republicans, including Missouri Senator…
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10 Years Ago Chef Dan Snodgrass of Main Street Cafe in Memphis one of many chefs and restaurants featured in a new nationally selling cookbook. Taste of Main Street America includes recipes from from independent and family owned restaurants on Main Streets across America. The book features restaurants from all 50 states. 15 Years Ago…
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