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What's Inside This Issue:
The Miracle of Love
The week before Mother's day 2005 had been great. Everything
had gone smoothly with a family barbecue and get-togethers, and
even a surprise Mother's Day gift-a concrete birdbath lugged
home by my three grown children Melissa, Chris and Rob. There
were no warnings or ominous thunderings that the fabric of our
family would be forever changed, that our faith would be challenged
and our hearts wounded.
Pioneering on the Prairie - Clinton's Historic Past
Clinton, Missouri has come a long way from its initial platting
in 1837 to the thriving and growing population of today. The
Henry County seat is located at the junction of Highways 7 &
13, near the Grand River Branch of Truman Lake. With the nearby
lake-related recreation, the inviting appeal of the town's unique
personality and its comfortable Midwest hospitality, it's easy
to understand why Clinton is a favorite destination of many Truman
Lake area visitors. The fact that Clinton has a number of active
community betterment efforts and organizations, along with a
superior level of participation and volunteerism from area residents
and businesses, won the town national recognition in 2000 with
the All American City Award.
Scott Shots-Casting for Summertime Cats
I'm not the least bit ashamed to admit that I have a lifelong
passion for catfish and, by extension, for catfishing. In fact,
with the exception of hand fishing which is illegal in
Missouri anyway, I've never tried a method for persuading a catfish
to climb into a boat or onto the bank that I didn't enjoy. But
be that as it may, this column isn't about catfishing methods
I enjoy; it's about one easy-to-master catfishing tactic that
you will enjoy making an adjunct to or the primary purpose of
your next visit to the Lake of the Ozarks or Truman Reservoir.
I choose to call it "casting for summertime cats,"
because the summer season will be upon us when you pick up this
magazine. However, casting for cats works just as well in the
spring and the fall.
Marion Lucas is Going 4 It
Missouri State Fair's new director has more experience and
knowledge about the ins and outs of putting on the glitz at the
fairgrounds than most. See why.
Spotlight on Business
Stepping over the threshold at Washington Street Gallery
is like walking through Pamela Hasty's dream. This devoted entrepreneur
envisioned such a venture long before it became reality.
Warsaw's Jubilee Days
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