Next Saturday, Feb. 14, is Valentine’s Day. Do not forget your girlfriend or spouse. I read an inept romantic sentiment for Valentine’s Day, very original. “My love for you runs hotter than a 1974 Nova with a V-8 engine and a busted water pump.” Now, that is “love!” Valentine’s Day …
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By Dolly Hopkins Hello everyone. We are having the best weather ever, here in Southern Illinois. The trees are just bursting with colors. I love when I am driving and the leaves are falling like snow. In my humble opinion, I think our life stages are very much like nature …
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By Dolly Hopkins Hello everyone. A big congratulations to the Vienna-Goreville football team. Mike Rude and offensive coordinator Al Way and to all team members for becoming playoff eligible after winning last Saturday’s game. The team has come a long way! The Vienna-Goreville football team could earn a home game …
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By Dolly Hopkins Hello everyone. I took a week off to go to Milwaukee, Wis., to visit my sister Olga and her family. I took the 3:15 a.m. Amtrack train from Carbondale to Chicago. It was a quiet and peaceful trip. Early in the morning, I saw the most beautiful …
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By Dolly Hopkins Hello everyone. The top story this week is that finally we all got some rain. Saturday’s heavy showers, thank you to hurricane Issac, were a treat for my trees, shrubs and garden. Next morning, I couldn’t find a single puddle anywhere around my yard. They drank it …
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