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We kicked off last Monday by going down 200 hall to work on a 1,500-piece puzzle. The residents have been working very hard on it and will soon have it done. After lunch we worked on making Valentine’s Day cards.We played some board games and had Bible study with Debbie Cobb on Tuesday.Wednesday,...
Another week has gone by with all kinds of weather. Church was dismissed Sunday because of the slick places, especially on the blacktop driveway.Monday morning, it looked like a big snow was on the ice.We were saddened by the death of Kenny Bushong. He had operated a bulldozer for Paul for 22 years...
It was a pleasant surprise when Marlyn Atkinson, son of my schoolmate Veryl Pare, called and said he would like to meet me at the Historium. My daughter Kris brought me in, and I enjoyed visiting with him. He and my son Marlyn are about the same age, and so were Veryl and I. We graduated from...

Jerry and Gail Austin
Jerry and Gail Austin of Theodosia celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 27 with a reception hosted by their daughter, Sabrina Gail Austin, at the Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ in Paragould, Arkansas. They both grew up in the Paragould area – Jerry in town and Gail in the country....
Menus Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is open to everyone. The cost is $6 for those younger than 60; a $3.50 donation is requested for those over 60. Call 679-4746 to order take-out for 25 cents more. Wednesday, Feb. 7: birthday lunch: shrimp, Tuscan blend veggies, fresh-...
The weather can’t seem to make up its mind – cool a day or two and then it gets warmer. It’s now Sunday evening, and the snow is coming down big time. One morning when Paul went out to do his feeding there was a big bunch of geese going north. We saw another bunch Saturday evening. We hope this is...
To start off the week for Monday, we had sewing club. We’re currently working on embroidered blocks for a quilt. Monday afternoon, we celebrated three residents’ and one staff member’s birthday, enjoying red velvet cake and fruit punch at the party. Tuesday, we had some special visitors: Ellen...
Are you looking for an early spring? I am! I’m ready to be through with winter and have it pass on by and bring us some early spring weather.  Tulips and Easter lilies – or jonquils, as some call them – are indications that spring is coming. They come up through the cold soil and bring us a bouquet...
We have had some sunny days and a little rain. Not enough yet to start the creeks running. The wind has been bad a few days. No time for burning. Paul took a load of cedar logs to the cedar mill and had to wait in line to get unloaded. We went to West Plains one evening to get some parts for the...
Editor’s note: some of these items were intended for last week. How time gets away is amazing. As we age, we have a hard time keeping up. Gray hair doesn’t regain its color without help. Having good memories makes life more pleasant.  Have you ever had a flying squirrel in your house, as I did a...

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