| Obama scare: Health Insurance rates rise at their lowest pace in 15 years |
Patients are less likely to sue when doctors apologize for errors |
Missouri primaries: Local offices |
State of badness |
Are you sitting down? |
Above the sniping |
Prop. C would protect health care freeloaders at our expense. |
Riding the camel |
Suicides, violence and drug abuse mark strains of endless war. |
Ignorance and the unemployed |
Judge's ruling raises questions about paying for what we want. |
Profiles in punting |
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| MU vet offers a good idea to aid neglected and unwanted horses Sep 1, 9:18 PM One of a public university’s roles is to solve problems. Alison LaCarrubba, a veterinarian at the University of Missouri, and her students deserve support for doing just that with a low- or no-cost castration clinic for stallions. |
Obama charts a proper role for U.S. presence in Iraq Sep 1, 9:19 PM President Barack Obama's speech Tuesday night on the end of U.S. combat in Iraq was a clear sign that his administration will focus on the most urgent needs of this nation. |
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| Classes aim to protect babies from being shaken A baby a month. That's the estimate of the number of infants in the Springfield metro area who suffer -- and sometimes die -- because of Shaken Baby Syndrome. |
Consider linking superintendent pay hikes to performance (20) - 8/29/10 |
Heads-up will trump traffic tie-ups in Springfield (18) - 8/27/10 |
CASA's new goal is new challenge (16) - 8/26/10 |
Audit of Springfield school district needs your input (1) - 8/25/10 |
You're making the difference in kids' school year (1) - 8/24/10 |
New Heer's project worthy of support (45) - 8/22/10 |
Shall we have elk in Missouri? (18) - 8/20/10 |
New market is 'huge' asset for downtown revitalization (10) - 8/19/10 |
Time to show P.C. (Political Courage) (32) - 8/18/10 |
Settle public defender dispute (7) - 8/15/10 |
Vacant structures in Springfield need your action (22) - 8/13/10 |
Project protecting our water (3) - 8/12/10 |
Scholarship deserves backing to make right on past racial segregation (34) - 8/11/10 |
Time for candidates to answer questions (46) - 8/8/10 |
Stockton book ban hasty, unexplained (138) - 8/6/10 |
Time to stop texting in traffic (19) - 8/5/10 |
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| Our Opinion: Cluttering the ballot Posted 18 hour(s) ago Is Missouri going the way of California? |
Our opinion: Missouri River needs attention Posted Sep 01, 2010 @ 11:40 AM What exactly is going on with the Missouri River? |
First task: Gather, assess the facts Posted Sep 01, 2010 @ 11:37 AM Differing opinions, and the discussions that come as a result, contribute to our society and provide a necessary vehicle to reaching a good decision. As I read Michael Freeman’s op-ed column in Saturday’s Examiner, I realized it presents an excellent opportunity to discuss the difference between personal opinion and representative leadership, along with the attributes that we should seek in our elected officials. |
Guest column: On health-care vote, senator left out some facts Posted Sep 01, 2010 @ 11:25 AM In an Aug. 6 Examiner commentary, state Sen. Matt Bartle discussed the outcome of the Aug. 3 primary election as it pertained to Proposition C. As is the case in a number of his commentaries, he fails to properly inform his constituents and those who read this story concerning the real facts. |
Beem: Life — loud, busy and fruitful Posted Aug 28, 2010 @ 12:36 AM Maggie turned 13 last Friday. The only person who missed her party was Norman Rockwell. |
Our Opinion: Here's to workers, walkers Posted Aug 28, 2010 @ 12:31 AM Some people exemplify the meaning of “work ethic.” Deloris Sisler is one of them. Sisler is being honored as the Outstanding Missouri Older Worker in Eastern Jackson County this year. |
Our Opinion: Stop the bullies Posted Aug 26, 2010 @ 10:03 PM As of today, Missouri law requires that schools formally acknowledge cyberbullying and address it. |
Our Opinion: Investing in Missouri's future Posted Aug 26, 2010 @ 12:38 AM Another small but needed piece of the future economy fell into place the other day with the announcement that the state has found the money to expand broadband service in 59 counties in the northern part of the state. |
Our Opinion: Red lights and rights Posted Aug 25, 2010 @ 12:16 AM Local police are trying to take advantage of technology to improve public safety, although some of that can make people uncomfortable or even suspicious. |
Our opinion: Stewart led and served Posted Aug 24, 2010 @ 12:25 AM Ron Stewart lived a life of service in Independence. |
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| GEORGE KENNEDY: Budget 'bloat' not quite what has been reported By George Kennedy : A closer look at the city budget reveals a spendable surplus more than 20 times less than reported in the Columbia Heart Beat. |
BRIAN JARVIS: Missouri Tigers' Faurot Field evokes more than touchdowns and football tailgates by Brian Jarvis : I saw my first Missouri football game with my father only two weeks before he passed away. Starting on Saturday, the 2010 Tigers" season takes on a whole new meaning. |
TODAY'S QUESTION: Do you think it"s possible to be completely car-free in Columbia? by Ayla Kremen : PedNet started its No Car, Low Car and Whoa! Car Challenge this week. The program urges participants to lower their car use for the month of September. |
GUEST COMMENTARY: Observing Ramadan takes dedication, commitment to God by A. J. Ralls : Millions of Muslims are observing Ramadan, an important Islam holiday, which requires fasting from food, drink and sexual activity for an entire month. |
TODAY'S QUESTION: Is the strip club law constitutional? by Carla Jimenez : Adult business owners claim that the law imposing restrictions on nudity, alcohol and business hours, among other things, violates the First Amendment. |
J. KARL MILLER: Planet managing Gulf oil spill just fine by J Karl Miller : While the jury is still out on the cleanup, residual hazards, economic impact and future of drilling in the Gulf of Mexico after the huge oil leak, prospects are much brighter than were anticipated in April. |
DAVID ROSMAN: HOGs remain tame in Columbia by David Rosman : The belief that the HOGs wreak havoc on Columbia streets and live up to their name was not the reality. Last week"s motorcyclists praised the city and found a surprising "favorite hangout." |
TODAY'S QUESTION: Are you considering raising your own chickens as a result of the salmonella scare? by Catherine Meagher : In light of the recent salmonella outbreak, eggs from local farmers have become a hot commodity. Would you consider raising your own chickens? |
ROSE NOLEN: America's pursuit of happiness now is mortagaging our futures by Rose M. Nolen : An uninformed American public could be hurting the nation"s chances to remain competitive in the international community. |
TODAY"S QUESTION: What changes to the city budget would you like to see? by Will Guldin : City officials are discussing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. What are some changes you"d like to see? |
COLUMN: Rather than another dialogue, how about accountability for racist remarks? by William E. "Gene" Robertson : Rather than focusing on divisive issues we should address the methods used and the people trying to divide us. |
COLUMN: Stephens College $1M challenge should be about wellness, not weight by Amanda Woytus : Stephens College president Dianne Lynch and a mystery donor are setting a bad example for women about what it means to be healthy. |
The Week in Comments: Taser vote, puppy mills, the First Amendment by MISSOURIAN STAFF : Every week, readers of ColumbiaMissourian.com offer their opinions on the news and the Missourian"s coverage of it. Here, we offer you a digest of some of the conversations we found most interesting. |
DEAR READER: A tip and a paper trail led to the Derrick Washington story by Tom Warhover : The decision about how — and when — to publish the Derrick Washington story sparked debate in the Missourian newsroom about identifying victims, using social media and raising unanswered questions. |
LOCALLY GROWN: Thanks for the opportunity to show you how to reduce and reuse by Michael Burden : This season of Locally Grown ends with a look back. |
GLOBAL JOURNALIST: The future of documentary filmmaking by Charles Davis : "Global Journalist" speaks with the filmmakers behind acclaimed documentaries "Burma VJ" and "The Cove" about their work and their approach to the genre. They"re joined by a co-founder of Columbia"s True/False Film Festival. |
TODAY'S QUESTION: Does scandal in the athletics department affect your support of the Missouri Tigers? by Dieter Kurtenbach : The Missouri athletics department has had its share of scandal in recent years, with the most recent debacle involving a question of sexual assault and MU running back Derrick Washington. |
LETTER: 'Puppy Mill' petition hurts professionals, families by Alan Wessler : "Puppy Mill Cruelty" is a moniker crafted to incite emotion and fear. The proposed ballot initiative will adversely affect the state"s professional kennels and the good families who run them. |
GEORGE KENNEDY: Times are tough for Carnahan, higher education by George Kennedy : Robin Carnahan should remember Harry Truman"s advice as she campaigns for U.S. Senate. |
COLUMN: This bus experiment turned out worse than I hoped by Molly Harbarger : Although the bus route changes are good, there is still much room to improve Columbia Transit. |
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| Afghanistan President Barack Obama wants to begin pulling troops out of Afghanistan by July 2011, less than a year away. General on the scene David Petraeus and other military leaders say it will take a long time, perhaps years, for the country to be stable enough for local forces to take over. 11 comments |
Foreign policy President Barack Obama’s approach to traditional enemy nations is marked by new efforts at accommodation, a reaching-out his critics call appeasement. 27 comments |
Limiting government Widely reported polls show Americans are opposed to President Barack Obama’s efforts to increase the sway of government. A recent Washington Post-ABC poll found 58 percent prefer smaller government and fewer services to 38 percent for larger government and more services. 65 comments |
MU in three? Trying to suggest ways for University of Missouri students to get degrees at less cost, campus educators have discussed three-year degrees, but this plan would fly in the face of recent trends toward longer college careers, not shorter. 9 comments |
School levy Under state law, Columbia Public Schools can raise its property tax levy without a public vote within limits set by state law. Columbia’s current levy is well below this limit. 12 comments |
Election shuffle Some of the final results are not in, and some tea party candidates lost, but the broad bottom line is the new movement had quite an effect on the conservative side of the ballot. 7 comments |
The mosque In the interminable argument about the ground zero mosque, a real discussion seems under way. The imam, the governor and the archbishop are entering a round of talks that might lead to a resolution. 21 comments |
School name Columbia Public Schools is seeking suggested names for the new high school. 10 comments |
Stem cell research Back when Republicans were in charge, Congress passed a law saying federal money could not be used for stem cell research if a human embryo is destroyed. 14 comments |
Bond on biomass When Sen. Kit Bond came to town Monday, he was excited about the use of biomass to fuel electric power production for data centers, a power-hungry industry eagerly courted in Columbia. 28 comments |
Obama's religion Letter writer and local United Church of Christ pastor Steven Swope set me straight on the president's denomination. Below is his letter. 7 comments |
Drilling moratorium I’m not sure why the federal government persists with the ban on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. 17 comments |
Iran's nukes For some time I’ve had mixed feelings about Iran’s plan to develop nuclear power plants. Making electricity is fine, but I keep hearing that Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad really wants to develop nuclear weapons. You can tell because he keeps dragging feet when presented with U.N. plans for credible monitoring of his “power plants.” 51 comments |
Too many numbers Back in the bad/good old days before No Child Left Behind, the SAT, ACT and a hundred other statistical generators, educators operated in relative anonymity and comfort. Nobody knew the percentage of school kids meeting arbitrary standards devised by a conspiracy of obscure test designers and wizards in the public bureaucracy. 5 comments |
Defining Obama Despite plenty of evidence to the contrary, a surprising number of Americans tell pollsters they believe President Barack Obama was not born in the United States, and is therefore ineligible to hold the office, and a similar percentage believe the president is a Muslim, similarly disqualifying in their minds. 28 comments |
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| 'Connected' city stands united And you thought the annual campaign for the United Way of Greater St. Joseph was all about money? Organizers of the immensely important charitable effort figured out some time ago asking for money is relatively easy. But making "a connection” with employers and individual givers, between donors and those receiving needed support, is a much bigger task - and a much more important one. |
Restoring America's compassion Glenn Beck held a rally last weekend to restore America's honor (insert laugh track here). An estimated 87,000 people showed up at the Lincoln Memorial on the 47th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have A Dream” speech to hear Beck, Sarah Palin and their ilk bemoan a country they say we've lost. Beck said it was time to reverse course from "what we've allowed ourselves to become.” It was time "(to) get the poison of hatred out of us ... we must look to God and look to love.” |
Process enables progress The good news for Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas communities is resources exist to help them pursue economic development, improve public safety and enhance quality of life. The best recent example comes from grants announced by the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Consider the significance of these monetary awards to our smaller communities: |
It costs to back words with actions In St. Joseph, we're hypocrites. In St. Joseph, we're pragmatists. Either way, the checks get cashed. |
Send message of impartiality After their combative election campaign this summer, we were eager to move past the spat between Associate Circuit Judge Ron Taylor and challenger Ron Holliday. But time has given us the perspective to question whether we do more harm than good by trying so hard to put this episode behind us. |
North Platte decides for itself The principle of local control is why the North Platte R-1 School District is able to adopt a new drug-screening policy without first seeking the approval of everyone who might have an opinion on the matter. Outsiders can look at the school district based in Dearborn, Mo., and decide it is unnecessarily - and perhaps unfairly - intruding into the lives of law-abiding students who wish to participate in extracurricular activities. |
Court case may have no winners Exactly what happened between teacher Bibi Miller and a student in the hallway of Mark Twain Elementary on the last day of school this past May? It's doubtful anyone knows, besides those two. Ms. Miller is accused of third-degree assault, a misdemeanor. The probable cause statement filed with the charges says she grabbed the student by the arm, "threw” him against a wall and scratched his arm. |
Get story straight on tax hike Rarely has a tax discussion proceeded so quickly, and with so little informed input, than the proposal before the St. Joseph City Council on Tuesday. The proposed big increase in the hotel-motel tax that surfaced less than a month ago is an issue every member of the Council has asked to be placed on the November ballot. The Council is so sure of the worthiness of this idea it appears to have dispensed with any substantive debate, inquiry or second thoughts. It is eager to put this issue before voters, with an explanation to follow. |
On knowing things we'd rather forget No one will ever ask, but I know the answer: Sylvania. That's the brand of bulb used in the overhead lights at my dentist's office. |
Libraries stay true to mission Used to be, you went to the library to check out books. You still can do that. Last year, in fact, teenagers and adults checked out more than 218,000 books from the St. Joseph Public Library system. But they also checked out more than 17,000 audio books ... nearly 60,000 DVDs ... more than 45,000 VHS tapes ... and used the library's computers - meaning the Internet - more than 118,000 times. |
Data sharing is medicine's future Advances are coming for electronic medical records. A "social network” of health care it is not. Thank goodness - would anyone want to see those photos posted online? However, our region is poised to be a national leader in the field. |
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| In our view: Hal Roper's map to life It’s one thing to receive a great honor. It’s another thing to earn it. September 1, 2010 |
In our view: Failed tenure Mark Templeton, director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, turned in his resignation on Monday and will gone by Wednesday. August 31, 2010 1 Photo |
Voices: County roads As a Newton County resident, I want to give a hearty “thank you” to the county administration and workers for the wonders performed this spring and summer on our county roads. August 31, 2010 |
Voices: Politics as usual? I can’t help wondering why our governor just spent $86 million on broadband Internet access for “rural” Missouri in the northern 59 counties that include the cities of St. Louis, Jefferson City, Columbia and Kansas City. August 31, 2010 |
Voices: No confusion here In the Aug. 20 issue of the Globe, a lady wrote to complain about the Missouri State Proposition C. Her complaint was that the wording was so confusing that she could not understand it. I believe that her real problem was that she was opposed to its passage. August 29, 2010 |
Voices: Too subtle I fear many missed Pete Peterson’s subtle point with his letter (Globe, Aug. 20) aimed at Mexico and its government’s tacit encouragement of illegal immigration. August 31, 2010 |
Other views: Stick with voters' wishes Lawmakers should stick with new rules for renewable energy compliance. Missouri voters overwhelmingly approved a renewable-energy mandate known as Proposition C two years ago. August 30, 2010 |
Jim Stone, guest columnist: Armed, but not necessarily safe It is an American mythology that access to a handgun is equivalent to effective self-defense. No other country maintains the persistent attitude that individuals may not be safe unless they own and sometimes carry handguns. August 29, 2010 |
In our view: Soldiers paid price of Iraq war Was America the evil one forcing its imperialistic will upon the peaceful citizens of Iraq resulting in millions of innocent deaths or was she at her best; toppling an evil and repressive dictator and securing freedom for the Iraqi people? August 29, 2010 1 Photo |
Dr. Eugene C. Berger, guest columnist: Brazil, U.S. to determine hemisphere's leadership Every fall, Missouri Southern State University chooses a different country or region of the world to emphasize throughout the semester. Fall 2010 is the Brazil Semester, with some 40 events scheduled. For a complete listing, see www.mssu.edu/brazil. August 29, 2010 |
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| OUR OPINION: Designate safety as a priority for Labor Day weekend Choose a captain. Boaters on the state's waterways this Labor Day weekend are urged by the Missouri Water Patrol to select a "designated captain" -- the nautical equivalent of a designated driver on the roadways. |
ANALYSIS: Has Iraq war really ended for Obama, US? WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama kept a promise but took a risk in boldly declaring an end to 7 1/2 years of war in Iraq and asserting that America had turned the page on the costly, divisive conflict. |
OUR OPINION - Troubling trend: Paying for student attendance Paying parents to send their children to a specific public school seems wrong. |
Analysis: Has Iraq war really ended for Obama, US? WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama kept a promise but took a risk in boldly declaring an end to 7 1/2 years of war in Iraq and asserting that America had turned the page on the costly, divisive conflict. |
OUR OPINION: Characterplus participation encouraged Describing someone as "having character" is high praise. |
PERSPECTIVE: New laws go into effect; poll results certified The majority of bills passed into law by the legislature this past session took effect on Saturday, Aug. 28. |
ANALYSIS: Skelton waging military campaign U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton has launched a military campaign for Congress. |
Will NYC mosque debate shape American Islam? NEW YORK (AP) -- Adnan Zulfiqar, a graduate student, former U.S. Senate aide and American-born son of Pakistani immigrants, will soon give the first khutbah, or sermon, of the fall semester at the University of Pennsylvania. His topic has presented itself in the daily headlines and blog posts over the disputed mosque near ground zero. |
OUR OPINION: Just say no to art group's special request No one in Jefferson City government seems eager to respond to a request for $7,000 in taxpayers' dollars for this year's Art Inside the Park. |
Our View: Close the gap between knowing, doing what's right Two recent surveys indicate a widening gap between knowing what's right and doing what's right. |
Poll reflects local interest in education The public deserves high marks for their views on education, as measured by a recent Gallup Poll. |
OUR OPINION: Accident rate among deputies not alarming Accidents happen. Cole County commissioners on Wednesday called attention to accidents involving sheriff's deputies. |
Missouri View: Regional growth also helps state Bright spots are starting to emerge on the horizon for this economy. Now, the community needs to turn its attention to planning for future growth. |
Missouri View: Answers in probe taking too long It took only moments for two massive explosions to claim the lives of six firefighters and gouge a giant crater into Kansas City's earth and psyche in November 1988. Missouri View: Answers in probe taking too long It took only moments for two massive explosions to claim the lives of six firefighters and gouge a giant crater into Kansas City's earth and psyche in November 1988. |
OUR OPINION: Don't dilute focus of objectives Diluting the focus risks losing momentum. |
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| Lynwood's ministry (09/02/10) Most churches take seriously their mission of caring for those in need. Lynwood Baptist Church of Cape Girardeau envisions some possibilities that could have an enormous impact on meeting some of those needs. It is calling this new ministry Greater Things Vision... |
Speak Out Speak Out 9/2/10 (09/02/10) PEOPLE are so quick to spread their hate speech against anything and everything they disagree with. They have forgotten what the Constitution is or want to ignore it or even rewrite it to suit their agenda. You have become liberal, conservative, independent, libertarian or some other political affiliation while neglecting to be an American... |
Op/Ed Column Tax, stop spending (09/01/10) How about a compromise? The Republican leadership needs to come out in favor of a tax increase for all Americans if the Democrats will agree to halt any spending increases. Every single dime of the new taxes generated would be directed to deficit reduction. When the deficit becomes a surplus, then the arguments over high taxes can resume at the same time that runaway spending returns... |
Speak Out Speak Out 9/1/10 (09/01/10) I'M calling with regard to Wally Lage's terribly unfortunate passing. I knew him casually, along with his wife and some of their family members. He was a wonderful man. I have been following the tributes in the paper, and I am touched by his daughter's comments, "Truck's leaving" by Jenny Shaffer. It was a lovely, moving tribute to a wonderful man... |
Letter to the Editor Two rallies, two ideologies (09/01/10) For years every major study has shown America to be 80 percent conservative, moderate or independent, while 20 percent of Americans claim to be liberal. This past weekend, the rallies in Washington, D.C., revealed the striking differences. The Beck rally was three hours of nonpolitical testimonials, patriotic speeches, religious music and citizenship awards for faith, hope and charity... |
Letter to the Editor New outreach for MDA this year (09/01/10) The Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon will not broadcast on KFVS12. However, the national telethon will continue from Las Vegas and can be seen on WGN (Chicago), WFIE 14 (Evansville, Ind.) and WREG 3 (Memphis). The Muscular Dystrophy Association and KFVS12 will continue the 30-plus-year partnership through an exciting new campaign honoring the telethon called "Stars Across the Heartland, a Campaign for a Cure." The decision for the local chapter of MDA to evolve and reach a greater audience comes at a time when many have been affected by economic decline. ... |
Letter to the Editor What a wonderful tribute (09/01/10) What a wonderful tribute to her father, Wally Lage, by his daughter, Jenny Shaffer. "Truck's leaving" brought tears to my eyes, and I don't even know the family. EMMA DEL BENNETT, Tamms, Ill. |
Editorial Fair hunting (09/01/10) Hunting in Missouri, particularly in the wooded and hilly Ozarks, "is not only for recreation but it is a part of our way of life and any infringement of this right must be constitutional." So wrote Ripley County Circuit Judge Robert Smith in his decision striking down some Missouri Conservation Department hunting regulations he called vague and unconstitutional... |
Op/Ed Column Alternative agriculture opportunities abound (08/31/10) At the coffee shop, conversations about the economy are peppered with adjectives such as "bad," "depressing" and "scary." The facts are that more storefronts are vacant, especially in small towns. Thorngate in Cape Girardeau closed its doors within the last 24 months, leaving many unemployed... |
Op/Ed Column Isle of Capri: Commitment to Cape Girardeau (08/31/10) On Thursday, the Cape Girardeau City Council voted to endorse Isle of Capri Casinos' downtown casino project, and we would like to thank them for their support. The last available casino license in Missouri is one of the largest economic development opportunities currently available in this state. ... |
Editorial Dome damage (08/31/10) The copper-clad dome on Academic Hall on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University is one of the most iconic symbols in Cape Girardeau. Visible from many parts of town, the dome symbolizes the university's role not only as an institution of higher learning, but also its community standing as a major employer and economic force... |
Letter to the Editor Plenty of museum events set for coming weeks (08/31/10) I hope everyone received a postcard regarding Cape River Heritage Museum's upcoming events. Fall hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Be sure to visit the museum during Labor Day Weekend to find lots of bargains during our third annual tag sale scheduled 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days... |
Speak Out Speak Out 8/31/10 (08/31/10) The debate over the ground zero mosque is another part of the never-ending fight over which religion is the supposed righteous one. The more I follow this fight, which pits one ancient text full of magical tales against another, I'm more vocal about my own position as an atheist. ... |
Speak Out Speak Out 8/30/10 (08/30/10) THE tea party crowd espouses positions that are based on the rhetoric of Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity and Sarah Palin. The group is way out of the mainstream of American opinion. I read the article concerning Cape Girardeau's effort to reduce our carbon footprint and clean up the environment. ... |
Editorial Rotary aid (08/30/10) It is encouraging to see, in these wobbly economic times, that community organizations are finding creative and generous ways to lend their financial support. This month the Cape Girardeau West Rotary Club gave $92,000 for Southeast Missouri State University scholarships. The donation represented the proceeds from the club's annual golf tournament... |
Op/Ed Column Lessons in socialism (08/29/10) Marx would be impressed: Socialists believe that the way to paradise is for governments to own "the means of production." Thus, decades ago even democratic countries such as France and Britain nationalized considerable swaths of their economies to achieve "social justice." That didn't work so well. Therefore, since the days Margaret Thatcher there have been wave after wave of privatizations in Europe and around the world... |
Speak Out Speak Out 8/29/10 (08/29/10) I think segregating students is a good idea, but schools are not being realistic. There is always going to be drama. The hormonal clock is ticking. I applaud the Jackson School District for trying this. The only thing better would be to have a boys school and a girls school... |
Letter to the Editor Low teacher salaries in Cape (08/29/10) When I was winding down my first year of teaching I was faced with two decisions. Would I teach another year? Where would I teach next? I decided that I would indeed give it another year, but I did contemplate moving districts. I immediately thought of returning to my hometown to teach and started looking up opportunities to do so. ... |
Letter to the Editor Thanks for wonderful article (08/29/10) I would like to express a special thank you to one of your journalists and make you aware of how appreciative the artists at 5 North Main in Cape Girardeau are for Chris Harris and her wonderful Aug. 6 article, "Street spirit: Artful space." Chris' article was not just words on paper. ... |
Editorial Jackson's experiment (08/29/10) When Jackson Middle School announced it would be separating sixth-grade boys and girls during recess and lunch, it received what assistant principal Christa Turner called positive support from parents attending an open house at the school. As with any change, there have since been some concerns raised about the experiment... |
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| Thrift store dumpers waste time, finances Comments Recommend aboxArticles[aboxArticles.length] = "Articlesedalia26447"; The Monday morning mess outside the downtown Salvation Army Thrift Store has become a regular problem for the charity, but this week’s collection of clutter was worse than usual.As reported by T... Full story |
United Way pledges strengthen all of us Comments Recommend aboxArticles[aboxArticles.length] = "Articlesedalia26386"; The compassion of a community is shown in how it r... Full story |
Fair attendance got hot as weather cooled Comments Recommend aboxArticles[aboxArticles.length] = "Articlesedalia26293"; Better weather provided a better incentive for are... Full story |
Residents have a chance to aid the local economy Comments Recommend aboxArticles[aboxArticles.length] = "Articlesedalia26273"; After last year’s success, The Sedalia Democ... Full story |
Parking lot change at high school is a positive The Sedalia Democrat Anyone who has tried to escape the parking lot at Smith-Cotton High School at the end of the school day knows that something needed to be done about the bottleneck of vehicles that backs up on Tiger Pride Boulevard from its intersection with Limit Av... Full story |
Brown: Editorial cartoon for Aug. 15 Artist clears air on cartoon It has been brought to my attention that some people were offended by the editorial cartoon in Sunday’s edition of The Sedalia Democrat. I would like to take this opportunity to express my regret over the misunders... Full story |
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State fair foundation could use some help The Sedalia Democrat While much of its work is done in the background, the results of its efforts are center stage every August as part of our annual 12-day party. The Missouri State Fair Foundation is a nonprofit group that raises funds for capital improvements and mai... Full story |
Expect yet another rowdy Smith-Cotton graduation The Sedalia Democrat The Sedalia School District 200 Board of Education has opted for basically no changes to the graduation ceremony for Smith-Cotton High School, so members should not be surprised if the next such event is as unruly as this year’s was. During Mo... Full story |
Rehmer's claims wilt under examination The Sedalia Democrat The Republican primary race for Pettis County prosecuting attorney has garnered plenty of attention, in great measure due to the accusations that challenger Andrew Rehmer has been lobbing against incumbent Jeff Mittelhauser. The problem is that Rehm... Full story |
Man's journey should provide lesson for all The Sedalia Democrat Kenichi Yamashita is a man with a slight build, a warm handshake and a gracious soul. As reported by The Democrat’s Tonya Fennell, the 62-year-old native of Japan is on a cross-country journey that serves as a token of his gratitude to the Uni... Full story |
Sedalia wins in new land deal with KCP&L The Sedalia Democrat Passing up $1 million in potential real estate revenue typically is not something to celebrate, but Sedalia city leaders did just that with their land purchase option agreement with Kansas City Power & Light, and the move is the right one for the... Full story |
Hey, Coach, thanks for all that you do for us The Sedalia Democrat Parents of young athletes owe a debt of gratitude to those adults who donate their time, energy and expertise — limited as it sometimes may be — to coach youth sports. Whether it is U11 girls soccer, RBI Baseball, the Sedalia You... Full story |
CACTUS provides students with tools for success The Sedalia Democrat A lot of factors come into play for a student to be successful in school. They need adequate rest and nutritious meals to prepare their minds and bodies for learning; they also need the willingness to listen and work hard in class. Another piece o... Full story |
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