Author Archives: Julie Turner-Crawford
County fairs and family traditions
In my family, we have only a few “traditions.” Traditionally, we gather for holidays and kids’ birthdays. It might not be on the day of the holiday or the exact…
Mercedes Horinek
Hometown: Buffalo, Mo. Parents: Brandi Rodriguez and Travis Horinek Age: 18 Siblings: Julia Horinek, Joseph Horinek, Brenna Rodriguez and Jacob Amonett FFA chapter: Buffalo FFA Chapter advisors: MaryAnn Boro and Joey Stokes…
Enjoying the Dairy Life
Mike Calton continues his family’s legacy on his Grovespring, Mo., dairy Dairy farming is more than making a living for Mike Calton. It’s been his way of life his entire…
Filling the critical needs
Things are changing in our world, and folks are facing a new “normal.” We’re also learning the meaning of the term “social distancing.” COVID-19 has shaken the lives of many…
Filling the critical needs
Things are changing in our world, and folks are facing a new “normal.” We’re also learning the meaning of the term “social distancing.” COVID-19 has shaken the lives of many…
The sickly kitty
Like many of you, we have a couple of cats hanging around to help keep mice and other pests under control. Because these cats are mean to other cats, and…
The sickly kitty
Like many of you, we have a couple of cats hanging around to help keep mice and other pests under control. Because these cats are mean to other cats, and…
Boo for Hollywood
Hollywood-style awards shows aren’t my “thing.” Watching people saunter down red carpets and parade across a stage to say they were “so shocked” to win is rather boring. Music award…
Boo for Hollywood
Hollywood-style awards shows aren’t my “thing.” Watching people saunter down red carpets and parade across a stage to say they were “so shocked” to win is rather boring. Music award…
Fake meat is here to stay
There was an interesting conversation around my dining room table recently. My dad was there for lunch, and he made the comment he was hungry because he hadn’t eaten breakfast.…