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I wrote about some things awhile back that some folks questioned. One column concerned skunks and someone hoorahed the idea that skunks carry rabies and therefore there is liable to be a rabies …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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3/27/24
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M arch is Women’s History Month. According to History.com, “Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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3/20/24
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The big news this week is our first glimpse of the budget. It was a teaser or official trailer for the next entertainment program.
Thursday morning House Budget Chairman Cody Smith released the …
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By State Rep. Bruce Sassmann, Missouri’s 61st District
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3/20/24
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To the Editor:
Through the years I have witnessed many communities in Missouri and the importance their school plays in the ability to attract industry, business and people to enjoy the quality …
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3/20/24
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No, we don’t hate the children
Get ready for the insults and caterwauling if you dare to speak out against the current school board proposal to spend another 16.5 million dollars.
Why …
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3/20/24
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On behalf of the Gasconade County R-2 School District, I encourage you to continue to support our kids, school, and community.
As you know, the school is running a no-tax rate increase bond …
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3/20/24
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Mont Cleary was not well-liked. Folks said he had killed a man in the 40s after a poker game on the river by pushing him over a bluff.
Argis Blackfern was a good old boy that everyone in the …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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3/20/24
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It was two o’clock in the afternoon before we got to the lake, and it was up a little but not much. The water was just a little murky, but there was still a few feet or so of visibility in it. …
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3/13/24
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I n the 1980s, First Lady Nancy Reagen created her “Just Say No” campaign for illegal drugs. Many times, she was mocked by the media and Democrats for being naive.
Wikipedia reports …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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3/13/24
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This week I took a special interest in HB1751.
The bill would stop the development of a landfill in Kansas City. Those wanting to stop the development say the landfill will do …
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By State Rep. Bruce Sassmann, Missouri’s 61st District
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3/13/24
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While there is still one week to go until the Senate’s legislative spring break, we are technically at the midway point of the 2024 session.
This week, the Senate passed its first big …
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By State Sen. Justin Brown, Missouri's 16th District
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3/13/24
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The Gasconade County R-II School Board is proposing another one of their “no tax rate increase” bond issues.
The district is proposing adding another $16,500,000.00 ($16.5 million …
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3/13/24
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Missouri’s Senate is heading into uncharted territory that could disrupt the legislative process for the remaining months of this year’s session.
It involves a deep split among …
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By Phill Brooks, Contributing Columnist
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3/13/24
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One of my fondest memories with Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) goes back to my early years as a Youth Ambassador.
Our local county board of directors invited me to join them during “Thank a …
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BY GARRETT HAWKINS, President, Missouri Farm Bureau
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3/6/24
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Jerry McCoy, who is one of the best north Arkansas guides, especially for White River trout, will be at our swap meet on Saturday with all kinds of antique and modern fishing gear and antique lures. …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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3/6/24
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E ver since Mother Nature gave central Missouri a shot of winter temperatures in January — dipping the mercury below zero for a couple of days — conversation around water coolers and in …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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3/6/24
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To the Editor:
“America has not gone crazy. These Democrats have.”
Amen to that! Is it not flagrantly obvious that Republicans are always right and Democrats are always wrong?
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3/6/24
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All through the fall hunting season, those of us who love to hunt waterfowl prayed for rain. The one thing you need for great duck hunting is plenty of water, and we just didn’t have it. …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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2/28/24
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L ast week, this column explained why the Palestinians in Gaza are full of hate. They teach this, starting with children from birth. But there are also ludicrous ideas being introduced and spread in …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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2/28/24
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Everyday our session begins with a prayer and the pledge of allegiance.
The prayer is usually lead by the Reverend Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, Chaplain. But, this past Thursday the Monsignor …
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By State Rep. Bruce Sassmann, Missouri’s 61st District
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2/28/24
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