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Terry Rush The Son of God did not call us to Happy Church where the sunshine is bright, and the sailing is smooth. He did not urge us to “go ahead and sacrifice your Sunday mornings ’cause it can’t hurt and it might just help”. While this is the mantra of much of Christendom, it…

by R. Shannon Smith Missouri Conservation Agent Firearms Safety Statistics show that hunting is a relatively safe sport.  Through the years the number of hunting accidents has declined.  We contribute this decline to hunter education requirements.  However, we still have a few hunting incidents every year in the state of Missouri.  From a law enforcement…

William Crawford William Crawford was a tall, handsome, engaging Southerner who stood a good chance of becoming the sixth President of the United States in 1824. Unfortunately, a series of paralyzing strokes he suffered in 1823 changed the course of history. William Crawford was born in Virginia in 1772 and grew to adulthood in Georgia. …

The Scotland County Memorial Hospital (dba Scotland County Hospital) Board of Directors met in regular session on Monday, December 23, 2019. Board members present: Lori Fulk-Secretary, Robert Neese-Treasurer, Members Dwight DeRosear and Joni Lloyd. Administrative personnel present:  Dr. Randy Tobler; CEO, Michael Brandon, Controller, Elizabeth Guffey, RN, CON, Angela Schmitter, RHIT-Compliance, Lori Nelson, RN, RHC Supervisor,…

Adult Non Fiction Napkin finance: build your wealth in 30 seconds or less by Tina Hay Decluttering by Jane Stoller Fix it With Food: More Than 125 Recipes to Address Autoimmune Issues and Inflammation by Michael Symon The Book of Home How-To: Complete Photo Guide to Outdoor Building: Decks, Sheds, Garden Structures, Pathways Let it…

Next Season Any day now, I’ll be going to several locations to take down tree stands and blinds. The season is over in my area. The losses can’t be overcome. The successes can’t be undone. Stamp this season, done. I hunted pretty hard, had a miss, a couldn’t-find, a close call, and one pretty good…

by Terry Rush I encourage you regarding your faith. Come alive…be alive…because of its strength which is far beyond magic. Faith sees possibility when our human normal vision is unawaringly warped, bent, or distracted. Faith knows…when sight thinks it knows; but doesn’t have a clue. Faith knows that there is more to life than what…

Ruby Red Hats of Rutledge Ruby Red Hats of Rutledge met at Zimmerman’s on Monday, January 20, 2020 for lunch. Hostess was Nancy Tague Platz and Neta Phillips. Nancy Tague Platz declared “Destiny Strong Day” in honor of Destiny Riekeberg with green and gold table settings, party favors, and prayer favors in honor of childhood…

Rutledge Renegades Sympathy to Pat Schultz, family and friends in loss of her brother. Sympathy to the family and friends of Louise Harris Sympathy to the family and friends of Aaron Macomber   Ruby Red Hats of Rutledge met at Zimmerman’s on January 26, 2020. Their next meeting will be on February 17, 2020 at…

The Sew & Go Quilt Guild met at the Downing Christian Church on December 10th. Minutes were read and approved. Jeannie Childress gave treasurer’s report. The guild will be having  meetings the next six months in Memphis at the United Methodist Church. The January meeting program will be quilting hints and tips. Elaine Burkholder distributed…