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Area News

  • Frogtown News

    Attend Graduation
    Dane and Belinda Harpster of St. Peter attended the graduation of their daughter, Mahala Harpster, from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Saturday, Dec. 17.
    She received a bachelor’s degree in animal science and agri-business.
    Others attending the graduation were Mitch and Gretchen Harpster, Amanda Eller and Nathan Jacquin. Following the ceremony, the family dined at Shogun Japanese restaurant in Cape Girardeau.
    St. Peter Church

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  • St. Elmo News

    ANNOUNCEMENTS
    Wednesday, Dec. 21
    • The Fayette County Extension Foundation, 6 p.m., Vandalia Extension Office.
    Saturday, Dec. 24
    • The First Church of God will have a candlelight come-and-go Communion from 5-7 p.m.
    • The First United Methodist Church will have a candlelight come-and-go Communion from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
    • Freedom Reigns in Christ Church will have a Communion service at 6:30 p.m.
    • The St. Elmo Christian Church will have a candlelight Communion service at 6 p.m.

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  • Frogtown News

    Visits Grandchildren
    Helen Limes of St. Peter returned home on Friday from a week’s visit to Hobbs, N.M.
    She spent the week with her grandson, Dustin Kizziar and family.
    It was a surprise for her daughter, Sandy Kizziar of Gruver, Texas, who was also visiting Dustin for the week.
    St. Peter Church
    Sunday morning worship attendance was 194. Sunday’s organist was Scott Gercken.
    Elders were Curtis Jenne and Charles Wachholz.
    Advent services will be held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and conclude on Dec. 21.

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  • Brownstown-Sefton News

    Rhonda, the Red Hen, New Girl on the Roost
    As Blackie, the hen seemed to still be in depression over the loss of her buddy, Anita, we decided she needed a new friend.
    Sharon, who works in the Rural King, volunteered to send one of her chickens to the Homestead to help Blackie adjust.
    Rhonda is an  “eyes-are-brown” hen and seems friendly and, we hope, will be a buddy to Blackie. However, at the present time, they have a chicken wire divider between them.

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  • St. Elmo News

    ANNOUNCEMENTS
    Thursday, Dec. 15
    • Exxon/Mobil Annuitants, 12 noon, Vandalia Ponderosa.
    • Friendship Quilt Club, 7 p.m., St. Elmo Public Library.
    Friday, Dec. 16
    • The Wheatland Unit of Home and Community Education Christmas party, 11:30 a.m., Vandalia Ponderosa.
    • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 3-7 p.m. at the St. Elmo Elementary School.
    Everyone who attempts to donate will receive a complimentary T-shirt, while supplies last.

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  • Brownstown-Sefton News

    Star, the Little White Dove…
    …has decorated her cage for Christmas with greenery, red ribbon and her stocking.
    The falling snow flakes Monday really seemed to usher in the season. The Brownstown village workers have put up the Christmas decorations, and they light the streets prettily.

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  • St. Elmo News

    ANNOUNCEMENTS
    Wednesday, Dec. 7
    • Wright’s Corner Unit of Home and Community Education Christmas party, 11 a.m., Mary Ann’s Restaurant. Members are to take items for the Caring and Sharing boxes.
    • St. James Hornets 4-H Club, 7 p.m., Christmas party. Those attending are to take an item for the Caring and Sharing, a gift for a gift exchange and finger food.
    Thursday, Dec. 8

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  • Frogtown News

    Weekend Visitors
    Mahala Harpster of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Nathan Jacquin of Washington, Mo., spent the weekend with Mahala’s parents Dane and Belinda Harpster of St. Peter.
    On Saturday, Mahala went to Stewardson to pick up her Dalmatian puppy, Norman.
    Marriage
    Tony Farthing of Salem and Julie Roberts of Salem were married on Saturday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
    Tony is the son of Arnold and Shirley Farthing of Salem, and Julie is the daughter of John and Sue Roberts of Farina.
    St. Peter Church

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  • Golden Circle Menus

    Thursday, Dec. 1 – Barbecue ribbettes on bun, succotash, rosemary potatoes, strawberries & bananas .
    Friday, Dec. 2 – Beef stew, lettuce salad, apple crisp, biscuit.
    Monday, Dec. 5 – Barbecue chicken, baked potato, mixed vegetables, plums, cookie and whole grain bread.
    Tuesday, Dec. 6 – Pepper steak w/oriental vegetables, rice, butter beans, fruit for salad, whole wheat bread.  
    Wednesday, Dec. 7 – Meatloaf, augratin potatoes, gourmet carrots, cheery fruit crisp, whole wheat bread.

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  • Brownstown-Sefton News

    Smoky, the (Adorable) Little Donkey…
    …and his barn buddies, Lady, the mini-mare, Sugarfoot, the mini-stallion, and their daughter, Sudy, are all getting their fuzzy, winter coats.
    Smoky is always so cute in the winter with his fuzzy “bangs” down his forehead and just above his eyes.
    Lady and Sudy’s coats get pretty heavy, and Sugarfoot’s black coat is heavier, but he still looks pretty sleek, and with his long, long tail, he looks very handsome.

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