Hi! Did you survive Halloween? There didn’t appear to be as many trick-or-treaters as in years past. I think most youngsters were taking advantage of the trunk-or-treats and parties offered by area churches.
Although it was a tad on the chilly side, it wasn’t a bad night for the superheroes and witches. Except for the chilly evenings and early mornings, the warm, sunny days this week has November getting off to a great start. This weekend’s forecast looks fantastic, still sunny and hitting close to 70s!
Waco Elementary’s Book Fair was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who participated. Students now are competing for the chance to enjoy ice cream sundaes via another recycling contest. Students may bring in empty printer cartridges, old cell phones, video games and consoles, GPS devices, DVDs, iPods and old digital cameras. Waco gets money for these items even if they’re not working. The contest runs now through Nov. 30. The top three classrooms get ice cream sundaes, so send or bring in those items and win!
Happy birthday wishes go out to Leona Brandenburg who will celebrate her 86th birthday Saturday, Nov. 7!
On a sad note, sympathies are extended to the family of Gary Perkins. To Judy, Brenda, Duane, Hemie Dean, Modena and the rest, may it help you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. He will be sorely missed by his many, many friends in the county.
That’s about it for this week. Don’t forget to say thanks next week to our veterans on Veterans Day. Have a great rest of the week!
(A Caribbean vacation does sound wonderful, doesn’t it? Even if it is only in your mind!)
Lifestyles & Community
Looking forward to sunny Saturday
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Managing the calving season
Providing sound management during the calving season can mean more live calves.
Excessive losses can mean the difference between a year’s profit or loss for a beef producer.
It is important to have a short calving period to allow frequent observation and assistance if needed. -
Spinach: It’s not just for Popeye anymore
A spinach-loving reader recently approached me to request a column on things to do with her favorite vegetable.
“Favorite vegetable?” You may ask, and rightly so.
When many of us were growing up …and we’re talking Baby Boomers here, the only spinach product known to us was the stuff that came in a can, and it was, in a word, horrible! -
Topping trees is a bad practice
Topping damages hundreds of trees each year in Kentucky.
Many people are unaware of the detrimental effects of this practice.
Topping involves the drastic removal or cutting back of large branches in mature trees leaving stubs.
Topping can make a tree hazardous and reduce its life. -
Tips offered for better credit
Many people are aware that their credit score is important, but do not really understand what it is or how to build a strong credit score.
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Josh Logan to perform in Kirksville
Hello everyone. Josh Logan will perform at Kirksville Community Center on Saturday from 6:30 to 11 p.m. and will entertain you with some great music.
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Church group to discuss ‘Bad Women of the Bible’
Tates Creek Baptist Church is having a special Coffee Talk Bible Study to discuss “The Bad Women of the Bible” on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. in the church, located on Boonesborough Road.
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Preschool screenings and birthday surprises
Hi!
... and the wind blew and blew. Perhaps this is the windy season!
Where is the snow? Students are starting to do snow dances, hoping they can coax enough snow to fall so they can make a proper snowman.
(I'm sure they hope it will fall on a weekend so they won’t have to miss school! lol) -
Thinking about snow and cold of past winters
How is everyone’s week going? I hope everyone is having a great one.
Well, January is slipping away quickly It is already the 26th.
I was just thinking the other day about the weather that we used to have in the winter months, snow and cold. -
Enjoying the sweet sound of birds singing
Hello readers, how about this weather? I have been enjoying the sweet sounds of beautiful birds singing every morning this week.
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Try chicken to beat high cost of meat
As you may have noticed in recent months, the price of meat, especially beef, is creeping up.
Where it was pretty common to see cuts like rib steak, and even T-bones and porterhouse hovering at $4.99 a pound a year or so ago, the same cuts are now $2 to $3 higher. - More Lifestyles & Community Headlines
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