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As holiday celebrations continue, the American Red Cross encourages donors to keep the blood supply top of mind by giving blood or platelets this month. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged by the Red Cross to give now to help ensure patients can continue to receive the care they need in the coming weeks.
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12/17/24
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Ozarks Healthcare has welcomed Emily Brown, family nurse practitioner, to its Heart and Lung Center team. An Arkansas native, Brown brings over six years of nursing experience, including four years as a nurse practitioner specializing in cardiology at Baxter Health in Mtn. Home, Ark., said officials.
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12/17/24
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Elizabeth Barrett had published four poetry books by the time she was 12 years old. Three years later, her life changed dramatically when she suffered a horrible spinal injury. Her family believed she would be confined to bed for the rest of her life.
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By Tim Richards
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12/17/24
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Worldwide Food Service Safety Month is celebrated every December to raise awareness of food safety and promote best practices in the food service industry. The National Restaurant Association created the month in 1994 through its philanthropic foundation, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
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By Monica Childers, LPN,
Howell County Health Department
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12/16/24
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The University of Missouri Extension has partnered with the Missouri Department of Conservation to bring a unique program to establish white oak seed orchards on private land.
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12/14/24
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Luke 1:34: “How can this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”
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12/14/24
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This time of year, even with its celebrations, is for some people a time of sadness. There has been great sickness, grief or loss in their lives. Twinkling Christmas lights are not enough to lift the darkness.
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By Diane Cooke, Pastor,
Willow Springs and Mtn. View Presbyterian Churches
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12/14/24
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I have often wondered what Gabriel and the other archangels looked like. I know we have descriptions in the Old Testaments, and they are definitely unique in appearance. But, I can’t help but wonder how truly awesome they may have looked.
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By Kent Wilfong, Pastor,
Alton & Doniphan Methodist Churches
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12/14/24
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In her April 30, 2024, Our Daily Bread devotional, Xochitl Dixon wrote about her son, Xavier. She recalled how when he was in kindergarten, he stretched his arms as wide as they would go and said, “I love you this much.” His mother, would stretch her adult arms wider and say, “I love you this much.”
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By Tim Richards
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12/14/24
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Arts Alliance member events and activities:
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12/14/24
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The Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra will present its last concert of the year, “Wrapping Up Christmas,” at 3 p.m. Dec. 29 at the historic Star Theatre in Willow Springs.
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12/13/24
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Two new groups have been added to Howell County’s 4-H Club offerings, expanding projects to include dairy and equine, announce officials with the University of Missouri Extension, which coordinates the local clubs.
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12/13/24
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Did you know that the day I write this, the 8th of December, is National Gingerbread House Day? There seems to be a day for everything and I don't keep up, but let's be festive and celebrate this one.
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By Sue Neitzel,
Quill contributing writer
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12/11/24
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Welcome back to the second installment of my little culinary experiment: a column where I challenge myself (and you) to stop buying and start making things we use every day. Not only are these homemade versions almost always better-tasting, but they’re also more affordable. Let’s face it: Why pay more for less flavor?
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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12/11/24
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Thank you Santa and Mrs. Claus for bringing such joy and happiness to a lot of children and their families last Saturday. Blessings to you both!!
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By Patrice Jennings
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12/11/24
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Jasper Endows Today & Tomorrow (JETT) recently presented 17 grants totaling $53,375.50 to local and national nonprofit organizations, including two in Howell county.
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12/11/24
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A Boys & Girls Clubs of America study has found that its clubs are a “sound investment,” providing a return of more than $10 in benefits to club communities for every dollar invested, said officials.
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12/11/24
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