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By Editor | December 3, 2025 |

Everyone have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving.
If you have nowhere to go for Thanksgiving this Thursday, Milkey’s in Barry will be hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings which starts at noon. Yes, I said this is free but also keep in mind, you can make donations to Milkey’s for them going to all this work and generosity. No reason for anyone being alone for Thanksgiving.
This Sunday afternoon, Nov. 30, the Detroit Christian Church will be hosting a Hymn Sing, which includes both traditional hymns and Christmas music, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., followed by cookies and hot chocolate. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Saturday, Dec. 6, there will be a Meet & Greet Santa Claus at the New Salem Town Hall. There will be a parade at 6 p.m., kids’ activities that start at 4 pm, decorate your house and a pie contest, and prizes. Anyone can join the Pie Contest, and the pies need to be at the Town Hall by 4:30 p.m. The prizes to be given away, the winner must be present to win. Any questions, contact Gloria.
Going to give you a December Schedule for both Buggs’ Family Opry and The Big River Band. Friday, Dec. 12, will be the only show that the Buggs’ Family Opry will be having in December, with special guest Debbie Schneider, and it starts at 7 p.m. And the only show The Big River Band will be having in December is on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, with the show starting at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend both of these shows.
Again, if the weather turns dramatic and the roads get icy on the nights The Big River Band is to play, give any member a phone call or check on the newly made BIG RIVER BAND Facebook page or listen to WBBA or KJFM. We do not want anyone risking a fall or a wreck.
“Try living one day without any unhealthy thoughts. It may be very difficult, but try another day, until it becomes habitual, and life will move in the direction of becoming healthy, vital, and alive”. from POSITIVE THINKING EVERY DAY by Norman Vincent Peale
Single Seniors + One had another “Meet, Greet, and Eat” this past Thursday, November 20, with 19 present at Milkey’s in Barry with delicious food, wonderful service, and plenty of visiting. By the way, we won’t be having another “Meet, Greet, and Eat” until January.
Birthdays and Anniversaries for the week Nov. 26 – Dec. 2:
Nov. 27 — Kacey Smith, Linda Brawdy, Randy and Marie Woods
Nov. 28 — Hannah Dice, Jim Chapman
Nov. 29 — Dennis Ebers, Margaret and Mike Leahr
Nov. 30 — Jillian Myers, Joel Myers
Dec. 1 — Sandy Peterson
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Dan “Danny” Blacketer who passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 15. I have literally known Danny all my life. He was one of the New Hartford Christian Church kids that we all were a part of for so many years. Danny worked hard all his life, never met a stranger, made himself at home wherever he was, and helped wherever he was needed. He was a son, a brother, a dad, an uncle, and a friend and will always be remembered.
Lead me in Thy truth, and teach me: for Thou art the God of my salvation; on Thee do I wait all the day. Psalm 25:5
Answered prayers are answered in God’s time, not ours. Try to remember that when you are praying for each other and special needs.
A good crowd gathered at the Pike County Senior Center in Pittsfield to enjoy the good show by Big River Band on Saturday evening, Nov. 22. They appreciated everyone who made the effort to get out and attend the show. They had several Missouri people there as well as people from various places in Illinois.
Be kind.