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T his week, I would like to take up where I left off in my July 17 column when reviewing James Bradley’s book, The China Mirage .  In his book, Bradley trashes Chiang Kai-shek as … more
We are writing to express our enthusiastic support for the upcoming ballot initiative regarding the issuance of bonds to fund crucial improvements to Hermann’s sewer system. This initiative is … more
E ver since I read his first book, “Flags of Our Fathers,” I have been a loyal follower of the author James Bradley. His father, John Bradley, was one of the flag raisers on Iwo Jima. His … more
On August 6, along with voting in party primaries, Missouri voters are being asked to vote on a constitutional amendment to exempt all childcare facilities outside of homes from property taxes. … more
I returned to Jefferson City this past week to attend the bill signing ceremony for my Senate Bill 912. In addition to simplifying the process for veterans to apply for disabled license plates … more
Now that we have had the first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, did either exhibit the qualities and competencies to earn your vote? Electing the best candidate is not up … more
To the Editor: A few weeks ago I submitted a letter to this paper criticizing the Hermann City Council and the recent bill that raised rates on the trash service. My complaint was the fact … more
I hate to be laughed at! But I know a bunch of you folks out there are going to laugh at this… In southern Bangladesh there are native people who live along the rivers that feed the ocean, who … more
To the Editor: We are asking these questions of Mr. Collier, as well as all readers of the newspaper, because truthful answers clarify our misconception of events. This understanding is very … more
W ritten by Danish author Hans Christian Anderson and first published in 1837, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”  concerns a ruler who is obsessed with fancy attire. Two con men … more
I hope to have my Big Piney Museum and Ozark Interpretive Center finished and open by this fall. One of the contents is a pool table that was made in the early 1920’s, dubbed an A.E. Schmidt … more
T he Statue of Liberty, a gift of the people of France to the United States, was first proposed in 1865 by Édouard René de Laboulaye, president of the French Anti-Slavery Society. … more
To the Editor: A recent letter to the editor took up a third of the editorial page and was full of talking points that expressed a hate for Donald Trump and a fear that he might return to … more
On the heels of the Governor’s deployment of Missouri National Guard and the Missouri Highway Patrol to the Southern border, myself, Rep. Tim Taylor, and Rep. Mark Matthiesen began planning our … more
To the Editor: I think everyone needs to think very seriously about the importance of a change in the county commission! I’m going to address county roads. Anyone that lives on … more
I have had no outdoor adventures lately. It has been three weeks since I came down with something called RSV, which stands for “respiratory something virus.” It took me two weeks to get … more
S ome voters carry the label “single issue voter”  with pride. They base their votes on any candidate according to their stance on a single public policy question while ignoring … more
Dear Editor, We are writing to express our strong support for the development of new housing options in Hermann. Our community is facing a significant shortage of affordable and accessible … more
A Question from a reader… Is a garfish good to eat? Some say they are. Answer: There are four species of gar in the Midwest but only one is the scourge of Ozark streams. That is the … more
O n Sunday — Father’s Day — our church closed Mass with the traditional hymn, “Faith of our Fathers,” by Frederick William Faber. According to Wikipedia, the song … more
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