Editorial
From the Edge
Submitted - August 22, 2010BY DARYL PERKINS
Guest Columnist
Have you ever sat down with a bag of chips and asked yourself how many calories are in those chips? You turn the bag over and say..hum, only 150 calories, that’s not so bad. You conveniently fail to see the next words, “per serving,” and you proceed to chomp down… Read the rest
Federal judge overturns 2006 funeral protest Law
Submitted - August 22, 2010Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields
“In 2006, we passed a law banning the picketing and protesting of funeral services. The law passed swiftly with broad support because no one wanted to see a repetition of the protest led by members of the Westboro Baptist Church at the funeral of Edward Lee Myers, a specialist… Read the rest
The Frugal Traveler
Liz Morales - July 19, 2010A few years ago I read a comic that depicted three little kids talking about their summer vacation plans. “I’m going to Florida this summer! Where are you going?”, asked one child. ” Oh you know. My family and I are going to the Grand Canyon,” told another. When the children asked the third party… Read the rest
On the Wildside
Roy Morales - July 19, 2010I did not know that there were professional teams in my neighborhood. For the last couple of mornings, as I had my morning coffee, several professional teams have been working in our part of Randolph County. The Jays, the Cards and the Orioles have all been making their presence known. Chips, chirps, squawks and crees… Read the rest
Republican Women hear views of candidates
Janet Morales - July 2, 2010Janet Morales
Pro-life Christian core values were a recurring theme as Republican candidates introduced themselves at the meeting of the Randolph County Republican Women last week.
Rep. Therese Sander introduced the speakers, three of whom are seeking to fill the seat she will vacate at the end of the year due to term limits.
STATE… Read the rest
News for the Ninth
Submitted - July 2, 2010U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, District 9
As we prepare to spend time with family and friends in celebration of the Fourth of July, it is appropriate to reflect on the words of Thomas Paine who wrote: “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it.”
Thomas Paine understood… Read the rest
Leading Republicans come to Moberly to throw support behind Blunt in US Senate race
Janet Morales - June 25, 2010U.S. Sen. Kit Bond came to Moberly Sunday with U.S. Rep. Blaine Leutkemeyer, U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt and Missouri state Senator Kurt Schaeffer in a joint effort to campaign for Blunt’s election to the senate seat Bond is vacating.
The group has been busy meeting with constituents, with Randolph County the final of the 114… Read the rest
News for the Ninth
Submitted - June 25, 2010By U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, District 9
During a recent discussion in the District, a point was made by a constituent that it seemed extremely odd that this Administration has spent a lot of time trying to sell their government control of health care well after it was passed by the Majority in Congress. It… Read the rest
On the Wild side
Roy Morales - June 17, 2010A monthly observation of the seasons and surroundings, as they change throughout the year.
Mowing. ?!?
It seems as if summer has come a bit early to Randolph County. High humidity and lots of grass and weeds growing everywhere, wow, what happened to those nice cool days and nights? Mowing and weed-whacking is… Read the rest
News for the Ninth
Submitted - June 17, 2010We are a nation of immigrants. We welcome those who come to our country to work hard and become part of the American fabric that has, in the past century, helped make us the most powerful nation in the world. But those who come to this country illegally are putting such a strain on our… Read the rest