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Co-grandparent loss
(05/24/13)
For more than 40 years Jean Bedwell had been a friend. She was not just a friend; she shared with Lester and me two wonderful grandsons and six special grandchildren because her daughter, Jenny, married our son, Michael. This marriage brought the two families together for many occasions. Birthdays and holidays were not complete unless there were Bedwells mixing with the Thorntons. Sometimes we would almost forget which was which, but Jean and I shared some thoughtful times together also...
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Mostly Cloudy ~ High: 73°F ~ Low: 57°F Friday, May 24, 2013 |
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Our part in Armed Forces Day
(05/18/13)
Hi neighbors. Today is Armed Forces Day. America's military is the best in the world and I see no reason to be shy about saying that. I admire all the branches of our military dressed so sharply in so many colors of various dress uniforms marching so proudly in a parade. You go gals and guys!...
Emergency medical services respond wherever and whenever there is a need
(05/18/13)
Local emergency medical services personnel will be joining with their counterparts and the public during Emergency Medical Services Week May 19-25. National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line." EMS Week celebrations will also be held in conjunction with National Emergency Medical Services for Children Day, May 22. ...
United States Constitution, the bedrock of our freedom
(05/18/13)
When a sheriff is sworn in, he takes an oath to protect and uphold the constitutions of the state of Missouri and the United States of America. I am surprised at how many people have taken the same oath, but do not have any knowledge of the constitution they swear to protect. ...
Thanks to everyone who contributed to Young Authors' Conference
(05/17/13)
Dear Editor: We would like to thank the following organizations and people for their service to recognize the accomplishments of our Young Authors: Benton PTO, Cavener's Library & Office Supplies, Country Inns & Suites, Crowder College children's literature students and Martha Bledsoe, Emily Ann DeBrine Foundation, NHS English I students, Nevada Daily Mail, Pat's Designs Unlimited, Super 8 Motel, Truman PTO, and the Truman custodial staff...
Historic cemetery needs TLC
(05/17/13)
Dear Editor: "Gone, but not forgotten." That phrase is often used to express our feelings about the loss of a loved one. In fact, the phrase is often engraved on the headstones of deceased individuals, presumably because of the loss experienced by the remaining loved ones...
The cleaning lady
(05/17/13)
Today I am experiencing something new for me; I am having a cleaning lady come to clean my house before company arrives this afternoon. Except for some voluntary help from daughters, daughters-in-law and granddaughter-in-law I have done all my own housework since we returned to Vernon County in 1989. But with my middle age plus years adding a few more pluses lately and with trips for Lester's treatments, etc., things had gotten out of hand here at home...
Everyone has the same constitutional rights
(05/11/13)
Dear Editor: I am writing this in response to another letter to the editor I saw regarding gay marriage. Though the argument was framed as a religious one, with several Bible verses included, I'm going to go a different route with it, though I will be quoting a very old source as well. Besides, I'm not out to attack anyone's beliefs, just to support the rights of others...
Prayer -- alive and well in Vernon County
(05/11/13)
National Day of Prayer is a unique celebration because this observance is a celebration of our freedoms, freedoms that have been with us from the beginning of our country. It is a particularly poignant day each year and grows more important in relevance at a time when many in the religious community feel they are under increasing attack from those who they believe would deny these same freedoms...
Community Oriented Policing, and the challenges of 24/7 coverage
(05/11/13)
Having someone on the road 24 hours a day is a goal we have been working on since the first of the year. There are two basic approaches to patrolling the streets; pro-active policing and re-active policing. To achieve the most effective method, you have to do both. ...
Mother's Day memories
(05/11/13)
Hi neighbors. This Sunday is a special day for most families in America. It is Mother's Day. Mother's Day is always a good day to celebrate our living mothers, aunts, grandmothers, mothers-in-law, and other older females in our circles of friends and family...
Fourth of July food stand provides funding
(05/10/13)
The last column, I wrote was "Annual McGennis Youth Center report out," published April 23, after just receiving The McGennis Youth Center Annual Report for 2012. It was handed out at the recently held annual board meeting. This is a continuation of discussing the annual report...
People we honor
(05/10/13)
Every year when Mother's Day rolls around I think of some way to vary the celebration. When my own mother was alive I am sure we made an effort to come visit her, or go visit Lester's mother in Branson. However I can't remember any special way we observed the day. Actually it probably meant that they had to cook a big meal because of us coming to visit...
Causes give purpose, community focus
(05/04/13)
Good causes -- there's rarely a shortage. And that's a plus. While it seems there is a constant stream of requests for help, our communities wouldn't offer the same vast, rich experience without those issues and events that people believed in. Areas that galvanize people, things that have the ability to make lives easier, it's easy to see the positives that surround us...
Same sex marriage is a sin
(05/04/13)
Dear Editor: "In God We Trust," the United States of America prints these words on our currency. Do we really trust in God? If we do, then why do we go against God's Word" Some Americans want to condone same sex marriage (homosexuality), but condemn other sexual immoralities. Both are a sin in God's eyes. If we believe in the words that we print on or currency' "In God We Trust," then why don't we trust God's Word?...
Hidden danger for children
(05/04/13)
Social media is becoming one of the most common forms of communication in today's world. Websites like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and Pinterest have created a new form of communication that the world had never seen a decade ago. Facebook claims that it now has over 800 million users. This was the estimated total number of users on the entire Internet in 2004, which also happens to be the year Facebook was formed...
Flossie prepares for spring weather
(05/04/13)
Hi neighbors. I went to Flossie's the other day to see her new kitten "Tinkerbelle" and to eat some of her homemade applesauce cake. (Delicious!) Tinkerbelle is a tiny calico with a loud voice and very sharp kitten claws! She had just been weaned when Flossie got her the day before and she was very needy for attention...
Funding for public schools is important
(05/03/13)
Dear Editor: I think it is unwise to cut funding to public schools. I think students from poorer families might lose the chance to get an education. I went to public schools and was always able to get a job. If more people are unable to work because of lack of education it will cause them to go on government assistance, which will cause bigher taxes...
'Where everybody knows your name'
(05/03/13)
I remember the theme song from "Cheers" on television fondly. I used it as the basis for a talk I gave once explaining that we all respond better if the person talking to us, or teaching us, called us by name. This morning when I called "Time and Temperature" to see if we were going to be warm or cold today I was asked if I didn't like to go where people knew my name. ...
A quality edcation should be a funding priority
(04/27/13)
The 2013-2014 school year may be one of the most trying times for education in recent memory. Children, teachers and administrators are already facing the prospects that the state budget situation and its impact on education funding will get worse. Add in the myriad number of federal programs and requirements, often without funding, and you can see the dilemma as it unfolds...
Pursuits, a double edge sword
(04/27/13)
There is a lot of controversy when it comes to police pursuits. When should you chase, and when should you let them go? From agency to agency you can find a wide range of policies in an attempt to take what they think is the safest action while still protecting their citizens...
Let's celebrate!
(04/27/13)
Hi neighbors. April has been a busy month, but it pales in comparison to May. This week we had Earth Day, Administrative Professionals Day, Volunteer Week, and something called Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand. It was also the full moon, so you folks with werewolf neighbors can relax for another month -- until May 25...
The helpers -- In honor of National Volunteer Week
(04/26/13)
Dear Editor A wise man once said "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'" That wise man was Mr. Rogers, and his wisdom has truly struck in light of the tragic events lately. With all of the madness and destruction, the one constant through it all has been stories of heroism, acts of courage and a community brought together by tragedy...
What do you say?
(04/26/13)
When you were young and were given a gift, often one of your parents would immediately ask, "What do you say?" of course your response was to thank the person for the gift that was received. I think I am grown up enough now that I don't need this type of prodding for me to express thanks. But sometimes it is hard to really express thanks properly... |