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Reader's Corner: January fun for kids at KAL
All events are FREE for attendees and begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Library, 45 Kimberling Blvd. in Kimberling City.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Breakfast at Tiffany's: Treasured to trampled
That’s probably why we hear phrases like, “Children steal your heart when they are little, then trample on it when they grow up.”

Tiffany Gravett
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Quote from 'The Raven' and Dan Sickles: 'Nevermore!'
Seeing a little higher ground, the Peach Orchard, a couple hundred yards out, he decides, without orders, to move his troops. Big mistake...

Bob Ford
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: The river in winter
The rain was steady now but with little wind, thank goodness. I was content to watch it from the dry shelter. I was in no hurry.

Larry Dablemont
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Mesothelioma: The what, how and why of this disease
Veterans from the 40s to the 80s are at the highest risk for malignant mesothelioma. Many contractors used asbestos...

Jody Johnson Godfrey
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Memories from the Homestead: The blue-eyed postmaster, Elbert Butler
By 1870, Stone County had been in existence for almost twenty years. Local resident Elbert Butler, who named the first trading post...

John Fullerton
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Hanukkah celebration 2024: Light of the World, December 25 - January 2, 2025
Hanukkah, which is Hebrew for "dedication" is the Festival of Lights. It commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian Greek...

Rose Buckles
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Dave Ramsey's EntreLeadership: So you want to buy a business...
Imagine waking up on a Monday morning one year from now. Are you still enthusiastic about this line of work? Your vocation needs to be...

Dave Ramsey
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Been Thinkin' About... Cedar gloom puppies
There have been traditional Christmases past, full of bright sun and icy snow and kicking the ice from boots, coming into a warm...

Joshua Heston
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An Ole Seagull's 2025 New Year's Resolution: Remember the Battle of Chosen Reservoir
Saying that the “war” would be over by Christmas and vastly underestimating what China would do, General Douglass McArthur...

Gary J. Groman
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Reflections: A generous eye
Recently, my Sunday Proverbs reading coincided with receiving information about the Loaves and Fishes meal program in Stone County,...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader's Corner: Meet Dale, the UniClyde
As an added bonus, the book contains a couple of “Ivan the Terrier” poems. Based on the Von Rosenbergs’ dog...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: The election is over, but don't stop praying
And I pray for “we, the people,” to keep praying just as hard after November 5 as we did leading up to it.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Yesterday's echoes: Is it 'Merry Christmas' or 'Happy Holidays?'
How many people wish someone a "Happy New Year" by saying "Happy Holidays," particularly during the week after Christmas ...

Gary J. Groman
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Breakfast at Tiffany's: Remember and keep believing
How does a believer still follow the Lord Jesus when it “seems” our prayers are not being heard...

Tiffany Gravett
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If you didn't vote, please keep your whining to yourself!
There’s nothing more infuriating to an Ole Seagull than hearing someone claim they don’t vote because it doesn’t make a difference.

Gary J. Groman
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Reader's Corner: Novel insight into tough issues
Following the story’s main character as she has a foot in both worlds—a pro-life pregnancy clinic and an abortion facility

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: A quiet and peaceable life
Wait, what? Pray for whom? Even if my non-preferred candidate won? And what’s that business about a quiet and peaceable life?

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Breakfast at Tiffany's: When a brother falls...
Many have interpreted this passage to insinuate that being “spiritual” (v. 1) means taking on the mantle of what I call the “sin police” ...

Tiffany Gravett
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Area Entertainment: A night of laughter and memories
“Hopeful Hilarity: A Stand-Up Comedy Show,” kicked off their movement to bring more stand-up comedy to the Branson area ...

Luanna Fullerton
4 min read
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