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Yard Sale-Martin Residence
Yard Sale – Thursday May 28, 1-6 p.m., Friday May 29, 7:30-2 p.m. 319 W. McPherson Ave Martin Residence – Boys clothing, newborn to size 10, Girls’ clothing, including dresses, newborn to size 10, Crib, walker, jumper, Bum-Genius Economic diapers and liners, dolls, bikes, double jogging stroller, and misc. décor.
Read MoreWe Must Discontinue Our Dislove
by Terry Rush We, the church, are shooting ourselves in the proverbial foot. We practice an evil trait that contradicts the Bible message; all the while insisting that our branch of biblical perception interprets matters accurately. I speak of our practicing dislove (dis-love) for any who insult us or merely ruffle our preferential feathers. To…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
We are in uncharted territory. COVID-19 has not only affected my work life, but now my hunting life. Kentucky allowed no non-resident hunters to hunt during turkey season. I know the fish and wildlife agency was not happy either. They could have used the income. But to be honest, most fish and game agencies have…
Read MoreAmerican History Moment
Susan Elizabeth Blow was born June 7, 1843 in St. Louis, Missouri. Her father, Henry Taylor Blow, was a wealthy businessman with interests in the lead industry. After a deadly cholera epidemic swept through St. Louis in 1849, Henry Blow moved his family to Carondelet, five miles downriver. Susan Blow received a good education from…
Read MoreDancing Rabbit: Experimentation, experience, and reflection.
What is your relationship with giving and receiving constructive or critical feedback? What are your thoughts on feminism? Deep breath! Ready… answer! This is Prairie, once again being prompted by the world and its myriad inhabitants to answer a couple of important questions. If only I could think for a zippy moment and give a…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
I love the outdoors, but you can be assured of the fact, sooner or later accidents will happen. Most of the time these are minor and not worth mentioning. On other occasions they are more climatic, and the setbacks are longer. Not only do accidents happen during our outdoor activities but they also happen in…
Read MoreAmerican History Moment
In 1860 congress passed the Homestead Act but the president vetoed it. Southerners opposed it as they thought it would result in antislavery people settling the territories. Employers thought it would deplete the labor market therefore increasing wages. The act would give un-appropriated public lands to anyone who paid a small filing fee and agreed…
Read MoreIt’s for the Birds
The birds of summer are busy. I have baby blues on the trails, Wrens singing in the yard, and on the trails, lots of Gold Finches at the feeders, woodpeckers visiting daily, and all kinds of Chipping Sparrows, along with White-Crowned Sparrows. There is plenty of birdwatching to keep one busy. I also get to…
Read MoreHumility Will Launch the Church
by Terry Rush Living within the borders of church-ism, effectively, requires specific attention to the spirit of a person. The launching pad for productive spirituality will consistently be from humility. The choker to a hopeful work will be the pride of it. Faith and pride won’t mix. Therefore, we must be on guard against… our…
Read MoreRutledge Renegades
Good to be back! Zimmerman’s Café opened for in-dining eating on Monday, May 4. Flea markets opened on May 8. Many people were in attendance. Carley (Williams) Sharpe graduated from nursing school. She said when she passes her boards, she will have R.N. after her name. A graduation party was held for on Friday, May…
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