Letters to the Editor
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It was probably more than 15 years ago that I picked up a radio program talking about the rise of socialism and what this would take. It would be led by what was called The Deep State and would … more
Dear Editor. The passing of retired editor, Tom Warden, triggered some special memories for me of the Warden family. I feel blessed to have known four generations of that special Gasconade … more
Dear Editor, Every human being has been endowed with an unalienable right to life. From that unalienable right flows the principle of equal rights of all under the law, which disappears if the … more
I used to secretly laugh at my mother as she, in her older years, would use a flashlight, in the daytime to check the thermostat. I shouldn’t have, because I had been told, while in the Highway … more
I have been thinking a lot about my 101-year-old mother-in-law ever since she passed on September 18th. I was blessed to be one of those with her at the end and the last two weeks of her life. What … more
Last Wednesday I opened up the paper to do a quick glance at the pages, as is my habit.  My heart sank. The Editorial/Opinion page was not correct. It was a repeat of page two from Sept. … more
I’ll be honest, I’m more interested in what’s going on close to home than I am in the fact that Nike’s stock has decreased since 2021. However, as I read Dennis Warden’s editorial in the … more
Dear Friend and Editor Over 300,000 Missouri Citizens have signed a petition to put an initiative on the ballot to repeal the gerrymandered electoral map. The Supreme Court has twice refused to … more
The Gasconade County Courthouse in Hermann sits prominently on a Missouri River Bluff facing away from the River and the Montgomery County line about a quarter of a mile away in the middle of river … more
Reading, writing, and arithmetic…three R’s…and that is the rub. While all three contain R, only reading starts with one. We repeat it because it sounds right and nobody checks. In a messy … more
I was taking our son, Dennis Warden, to his first day of Kindergarten in Owensville which was held in the new addition to the old elementary school on Monroe street.   I was really excited about … more
Dear Editor, I recently read the article, “After Casting 3 Tie-Breaking Votes, Mayor Offers Mild Rebuke of Aldermen,” and I was left with several questions. Since when should city … more
Was just reading today’s copy of Gasconade County Republican both on Gasconade County R-1 and R-2 schools finances and have some thoughts and questions. Way back as Missouri entered into LOTTO … more
I have been in Gasconade Manor District since March 16. Everyone has been so good to me , from the administrators to cleaning and maintenance. I would recommend this nursing home to any … more
Last week my opponent listed six bills heading to the Governor’s desk. Here is what those bills actually do to the people of District 61. April 1st a Medicare program giving seniors free … more
This April is the 37th annual celebration of Month of Military Child, an opportunity to recognize the courage and sacrifice of approximately 1.6 million children who face the challenges of one or … more
Dear Friend and Editor   This is why I will vote for the school bond issue. My children and grandchildren went through the system and enjoyed and took advantage of many of the … more
The primary duty of the Gasconade County School District is to keep the lives of our children and grandchildren entrusted to their care in a protected and safe environment.   Potential violent … more
Dear editor   I am writing this letter to clear up misleading information in last week’s letter regarding Gasconade County R2 schools. Mr. Stockton quoted information from the … more
(Editor’s note: Owensville Area Ambulance District’s administtator and chief, Karen Hubenthal-Arnold, provided the following information about the upcoming Proposition Owensville Ambulance which … more
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