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Bill Eddleman: Online resources for genealogy: Some basics (4/20/24)Many of the resources contemporary family historians consult are available online, with more digitized every year. I will focus in the next columns on finding and using online sources.
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Rennie Phillips: Time: Starting with the last frost (4/20/24)This time of year most of our friends as well as Marge and I are in the beginnings of gardening “time.” One of the most important things to do is to put everything on a calendar. I start with two dates on the calendar. One is the average date of the last frost where I live as well as the average date of the first freeze in the fall. These two dates determine the time we have to garden. Here in Scott City, Missouri our last frost in the spring is around April 15 and our first freeze in the fall is around October 13. These are approximate dates. So we have about six months to garden which is our garden “time”.
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Ellen Shuck: Your summer is coming (4/20/24)Of course, summer is coming. Your summer is coming. There are many different views as to whether summer is a time of joy or is it a sweltering balloon of heat trying to burst and spread its humidity and discomfort throughout the world? I reside within the Southeast Missouri area and there are different opinions of what summer means to each person. Neverthealess, I believe most look upon summer as a time of beauty, seeing the results of spring’s new birth, and relaxation.
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Garden club announces April yard of the month (4/20/24)Ramblewood Garden Club awarded the April Yard of the Month to Gabriele Eckart and husband Terry Heins who garden at 1403 Bertling Street. They have been planting trees, shrubs, and flowers for over 20 years at their home in Cape Girardeau. In fact, the couple was given a Yard of the Month certificate in 2008 from the Cape Chamber of Commerce. The yard continues to be a delight in the spring with blooming flowers, trees, and shrubs. Much has changed since then according to aGabriele, as previously the front yard was planted with a profusion of tulips and hostas which were all eaten by the many deer who wander through their neighborhood.
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Aaron Horrell: Something from a tree (4/20/24)I took this photo Thursday, April 11. What you see here are tiny berries growing on the limb of a native North American red mulberry tree. In early April the red mulberry tree begins to put on new leaves along with new fruits.
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Club news 4-20-24 (4/20/24)__Town & Country FCE Club__ The Town and Country FCE club met Thursday, April 11 at the home of Shirley Heise. Pledges to the American and the State of Missouri flags were recited in unison by club members. Darlene McCain presented a game, Spring Trivia. Sue Jones won the game. Roll call and minutes from March were read by Jones, secretary. Linda Thompson gave the treasurer’s report. Both reports were approved as read. Pennies for Rural women were collected.
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Senior Center Menus for April 22-26 (4/20/24)Cape Girardeau/Scott City Monday: Lasagna or chicken tetrazzini, glazed carrots, garden salad, whole-grain garlic bread and citrus fruit salad or cook’s choice desssert.
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Faces of Southeast Missouri: Gerry Keene (4/19/24)When introducing new people to caving, Gerry Keene advises them to channel their inner eight-year-old. He says caves are dark and dirty, full of streams and tough terrain that cavers need to crawl over, under and through. “As an adult, you’re like, ‘Are you kidding me?’ But if you look at it like a kid, you’re like, ‘Yes! Go for it!’” Keene says. “You've got to reprogram your sense of adventure back to what it was as a kid, what was really fun, and then you can really enjoy the environment.”...
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Meet the Experts: Find the right fit in an assisted living home with Megan Steimle, Andy Blagg and Kim Wilcox (4/18/24)Capetown and Auburn Creek are all-inclusive, pet-friendly senior living homes in Cape Girardeau locally-owned out of Sikeston, Mo. Capetown, a larger environment, and Auburn Creek, a smaller environment, focus on family values and resident choice. They cultivate this feeling through efforts like serving breakfast made-to-order at whatever time a resident wakes up and decides it’s time for breakfast. Residents order lunch and supper from a menu restaurant-style...
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Mary Ann Castillo: City Tavern: Belly up to the bar after Sunday service (4/18/24)Just when I thought I’d run out of new restaurants to try, a friend with good judgment suggested I might want to take a quick road trip over to City Tavern in downtown Perryville for some good old homestyle cooking. I was intrigued by the suggestion, and immediately squeezed the visit onto my Sunday "to do" list, right between church and grocery shopping. ...
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Susan McClanahan: Recipes to kick off baseball season (4/18/24)I found a fun collection of recipes that I think will be a great way to kick off the start of baseball season. Taste of Home had 45 Ballpark Copycat Recipes in a collection that I just could not pass up. I think the author said it perfectly in introducing the recipe collection, “Take a crack at these grand-slam recipes inspired by your favorite ballpark snacks and treats. You've always got home-field advantage when whipping up these nachos, pretzels, popcorn, hot dogs, nuts and more, right in your own kitchen.” ...
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Community Cookbook: Rice casserole with Debbie Crane from Dexter, Mo. (4/14/24)Debbie Crane grew up in Dexter, Mo., but somehow, she says she didn’t know what Branson, Mo., or Silver Dollar City were until her mother asked to take a vacation there. Debbie made arrangements with a travel agency and visited the park for the first time with her mother Virgina Crane in 1996...
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Meet the Experts: Create a DIY gift for someone you love with Brittney Swicionis, owner of Board & Brush Creative Studio (4/14/24)Brittney Swicionis, owner of Board and Brush Creative Studio in Cape Girardeau, believes in giving back to the community through her business. She has done so through initiatives such as donating DIY projects to the Red Cross to incentivize people to give blood during last year’s blood shortage, teaching about entrepreneurship to young people, and utilizing Board and Brush’s social media accounts to help animals waiting to be adopted find families. ...
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Rennie Phillips: Eclipse and other memories (4/13/24)Just watched the Eclipse. Pretty darn neat. I had a good friend tell me when to start watching and when the total eclipse would be, and he was spot on. Thanks! I watched the other eclipse several years ago, but it wasn’t as cool as this was. Today Marge and I were at the picnic table eating dinner and checking on the sun that was still showing. Marge commented about what the old timers back when must have thought when something like this happened. Who knows? We enjoyed it. Our neighbor’s donkey went to braying and another’s roosters went to crowing. We can look back and brag that “We saw that.” Precious memory!
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Adopt Luna 4-13-24 (4/13/24)Luna is a approximately 2-year-old female. Her babies were adopted and she is now waiting to go home. If you have room in your heart and home for Luna or any other pet, visit us at 359 Cree Lane near Jackson any weekday or weekend from 8 a.m. to noon. Visitors are always welcome to play with our pets.
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Aaron Horrell: A plant with funny blossoms (4/13/24)This is a springtime wildflower native to the eastern half of North America reaching far into Canada. It is called Dutchman’s Breeches because the plant’s flowers reminded the American naturalists who found and documented it of a Dutchman’s breeches hanging on a line to dry.
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Robert Hurtgen: Are you planning for the future? (4/13/24)I want to speak with you about planning for your future. When someone talks about making future plans, they typically revolve around finances and time management. Certainly, to plan for future you need to have a solid financial plan. In order to make the most of your days you need to practice a time management system. However, how you use your time and resources are secondary to self-leadership. Leading yourself will have a greater impact on the quality of your life and future than any strategies for time management and financial planning.
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Bill Eddleman: Murder most foul: The killing of John M. Daniel (4/13/24)2The sensational case of the murder of John M. Daniel by Isaac Whitson on Dec. 12, 1832, is a rare local example of an early capital crime. John M. Daniel first appeared in the area in 1818 when he bought land near Hubble Creek just north of Jackson. In 1828 Daniel married Amantha Hector, likely his second wife. Daniel became a prominent businessman, owning nine local town lots and over 600 acres of land by 1830.
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Shawn Wasson: Genuine worship or emotionalism (4/13/24)Have you ever been moved by music? Movie soundtracks often have full orchestras, so even people who think they do not like symphonies, may have a greater appreciation for the genre than they realize. Feelings of joy, fear, suspense, and awe can be evoked by music.
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Rebecca LaClair: Banana splits and fond memories made at Ice Cream Corner (4/11/24)Scattered across the country are tiny family-owned restaurants that took up the cast-off shell of the little Dairy Queens that those of us with a few years under our belts remember from childhood. Usually closed for the winter because of the lack of indoor seating, these places fill the niche left behind and serve as a gathering place for those wanting to cool down with some soft serve or those hungry for a quick supper. One of those places is Ice Cream Corner, located at 2302 Main St. in Scott City. ...
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Susan McClanahan: A variety of recipes for you to try (4/11/24)I have so many new recipes I want to share, and I’m not sure where to start or when I’ll ever get around to all of them. There are always new things to try and pass along and with the season changing to spring, that is a good time to turn over a new leaf and start cooking. ...
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Senior Center Menus for April 15-19 (4/11/24)Cape Girardeau/Scott City Monday: Chicken sandwich or French dip, roasted zucchini, baby baker potatoes, gelatin salad, whole-grain bun and pineapple or creamy fruit with coconut. Tuesday: Taco salad or chicken quesadilla, lettuce and tomatoes, refried beans, tortilla chips or crackers and strawberries and bananas or iced cherry cake. Wednesday: Southwest goulash or sweet and sassy chicken with potatoes, sliced tomatoes, garden salad, bread slice and mixed fruit dessert or iced chocolate cake.
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A Tailor for Books: Gary Howard, Jr. restores books for himself, others (4/6/24)It all started with a love for magic. Then a love for magic history kept in books. Now, Gary Howard, Jr. cultivates a love for restoring books — his own and others’ — to preserve precious tomes for future generations. Howard first got into book restoration after reconnecting with his mentor — magician, collector and book restorer Leo Behnke — around 2017. ...
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Pop Culture Happenings: April (4/6/24)In Aprils past, the world saw the “King of Terror’s” reign begin, learned of the tragic death of an American music icon and took a chance on an ABBA musical. 1974 50 yeas ago On April 5, 1974, Stephen King’s first novel, “Carrie,” was published. The story follows Carrie White, a shy, bullied high-school girl who discovers she has telekinetic powers. ...
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Rural Perspective Column: Leadership (4/6/24)Rural America represents a vast amount of land in the United States that, although varied, reflects similar people facing similar challenges and opportunities. Although definitions may differ among those who might refer to themselves as rural citizens, according to The Rural Aperture Project, there is a common thread in the manner that people choose to govern their lives, make their contributions to America and experience the fullness of nature that creates this rural character...
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Poem: Putting the Birds to Bed (4/6/24)Of lately A little before dusk I take a book out to the porch And read ‘til it’s too dark to see And then I sit and watch And listen As the robins and the cardinals And the others Grab one last bite Settle one last squabble...
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Senior Moments Column: One Day at a Time (4/6/24)All throughout my life, I have been told I am a hard worker. Whether it’s working hard within my church, school or home, I always watched as others around me praised me for my work ethic. I never understood why they praised me, as working hard with everything I do always seemed like common sense to me, until the day I woke up in the real world, a world filled with unmotivated people who get nothing done because of a lack of commitment. ...
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The Best Books Club: Contemplating Difference (4/6/24)When I first read “Raven Black” by Ann Cleeves eight years ago, I initially thought it was boring. But I kept reading, and I fell in love with Shetland and Jimmy Perez, as well as the writing of Ann Cleeves. Before I even finished it, I learned “Raven Black” was first in the “Shetland” series, and Cleeves also has a “Vera” series; both were the inspiration of the television series of the same names. ...
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Live Longer, Live Stronger Column: Your blood pressure, it's more important than we think! (4/6/24)A healthy blood pressure reading is critical to our health and livelihood, considering it can prevent heart attacks, strokes, kidney damage and many other health issues. Those who eat more plant-based diets have lower blood pressures, in part because they weigh less — slimmer people have lower blood pressures...
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Adopt Maymay 4-6-24 (4/6/24)Maymay is 1 1/2 years old. She has never been away from her mom but would love to have a lap all her own. If you have room in your heart and home for Maymay or any other pet, visit us at 359 Cree Lane near Jackson any weekday or weekend from 8 a.m. to noon. Visitors are always welcome to play with our pets...
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Rennie PhillipsTime: Starting with the last frost
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Ellen ShuckYour summer is coming
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Aaron HorrellSomething from a tree
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Susan McClanahanRecipes to kick off baseball season
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Rennie PhillipsEclipse and other memories
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Aaron HorrellA plant with funny blossoms
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Robert HurtgenAre you planning for the future?
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Just when I thought I’d run out of new restaurants to try, a friend with good judgment suggested I...
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Scattered across the country are tiny family-owned restaurants that took up the cast-off shell of...
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Several years ago, my siblings and I threw an anniversary party for our parents. It was kind of a...