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Ann Cipperly Articles

Rebuilt 1905 Watoola Methodist Church Prepares for Barbecue, Bake Sale

By ANN CIPPERLY While the exterior of the Watoola Methodist Church looks similar to how it did in 1905 when it was constructed, the original building was damaged by the tornado in Beauregard in 2019 and rebuilt. As members prepare for their annual “old time” Barbecue...
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Kay Yeager Overcomes Challenges, Writes Family Cookbook

By ANN CIPPERLY Fresh flowers lining the dining room table, mementos from friends and trips decorating shelves, a butler’s pantry set for entertaining — the home of Kay and Fred Yeager in White Oaks is ready to welcome family and friends. While Kay struggled with...
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Whatley Family Celebrates Easter with Traditions, Good Food

By ANN CIPPERLY Easter is Debra Whatley’s favorite Christian holiday, and she prefers it over Christmas, as it is not as commercialized. At Easter, her four children and their families gather at Debra’s country home in Beauregard for a festive celebration luncheon. “I...
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Newcomer Margaret Maynard Shares Recipes Collected Over the Years

BY ANN CIPPERLY Margaret Maynard and her husband Bill moved to Auburn last May from Harvest. They are both Auburn University graduates and have been coming to the area over the years to watch Auburn sports and stay at their game-day apartment. They said they are glad...
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