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To the Editor: A few additional thoughts about we Christians’ and others’ responsibilities to our fellow human beings. A close friend said, reflecting on last week’s letter, that …
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4/28/23
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Early in the morning on April 5, a powerful tornado tore through Bollinger County leaving a seemingly endless path of destruction. Dodging downed power lines and other dangerous situations, neighbors …
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By Jason Smith
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4/28/23
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Dear EditorMy compadre in last week’s paper, called for Christians to step forward and participate in the political process. I couldn’t agree more. We, as Christians, all Americans and …
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4/21/23
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Dear Editor Happy 120th Anniversary to the Rozier’s store in Perryville. A few of us in the Community, in 1998, feared the Rozier’s store would be forced to go out of business and lock …
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4/21/23
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Every April when Americans file their taxes, they’re reminded just how much of their hard-earned money goes straight into Uncle Sam’s pocket. On top of that, they have the added headache …
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By Jason Smith
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4/21/23
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My Industrial Hemp bill, HB202, was passed out of the Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Senate Committee with all in favor vote of 6-0.I introduced my Hemp Extract bill, HB644, in …
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By Rick Francis
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4/21/23
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Missouri’s Child Care Crisis (HB 870)We took action this week to address the lack of affordable child care in the state.I know there is a child care crisis in our communities and in our state. …
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By Rick Francis
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4/14/23
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Dear Editor, A hot south wind blows at the crossroads, a wind so heavy with a dim dark heat it begs the question, where should we go from here? Christians are at a pivotal time in world …
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4/14/23
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Dear Editor, I live in Perryville, but I work in Cape. I’ve been out here about 16 years from the west. I used to live in a big city and I’m used to crazy traffic, high-volume …
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4/14/23
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Pure chaos. That’s the best way to describe the situation on our southern border. President Joe Biden has spent his entire presidency taking a sledgehammer to the Trump administration’s …
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By Jason Smith
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3/30/23
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Dear Editor Dr. Joe Hutchison has dedicated his entire adult life to serving his community! When you bump into Joe at Roziers grocer at 7:30 a.m. and mention a toothache to Doc at 8:05 a.m. …
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3/30/23
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Dear Editor It has been my privilege to serve on the Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees for more than 20 years. During this time we have had four different hospital administrators all …
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3/30/23
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Dear Editor During the candidate forum last Thursday, there was a question asked out of protocol. I was told the question was created by a hospital board member sitting at a table with at least two …
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3/30/23
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My name is William “Bill” Bohnert and I am the newest member of the Perry County board of Trustees. I was elected in April Of 2022 by the citizens of Perry County to be a fiduciary …
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3/30/23
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Update on three of my bills: 1. My German Heritage Corridor legislation, HB 200, which adds Perry County to the existing corridor was voted out of Tourism committee unanimously and will now move to …
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By Rick Francis
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3/9/23
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Dear Editor What should a non-profit board member not do: Fail to understand fiduciary duties Fail to provide effective oversight Avoiding hard questions Avoiding transparency Insufficient conflict …
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3/9/23
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Dear Editor For 70 years, our hospital has provided healthcare to us and our neighboring communities. Why has it been losing ratings in recent years.? It seems like a lack of interest and experience, …
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3/9/23
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Last week, House Republicans took an important step in our efforts to hold President Joe Biden accountable for his wasteful spending that is fueling the worst spike in prices in a generation. With …
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By Jason Smith
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3/9/23
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To the EditorAbout a year ago, in this section of the Newspaper I asked: Why does our local hospital have two Boards? Not having received a printed answer, I’ll try again. But first... Our …
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3/2/23
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To the Editor:Our community is joining together with the help of the American Legion & the Republic-Monitor to celebrate Commitment & Citizenship as we move forward as …
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3/2/23
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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is quickly rising as one of our nation’s top foreign adversaries. Whether it’s stealing Americans’ intellectual property, collecting large amounts …
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By Jason Smith
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3/2/23
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Last week’s letter by the Board of Trustees regarding Dr Hutchison being a liar caught me by surprise! I feel that he has asked good questions that has not been answered. I challenge the board …
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2/23/23
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Dear Editor, Joe Hutchison (Dr. Joe Hutchison) has announced his candidacy for the elected hospital board. Let’s get another qualified person on the board/ Go vote and vote for Joe. We …
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2/23/23
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Dear Editor, Dear Lord please watch over us big and small Melancholy curious times may be in our midst, but ONE and ONE only illuminates our community! Recent letters in the paper from all corners …
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2/23/23
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Dear Editor,In response to the recent publications of the PCMH public board stating that my husband, Joe, has lied to this community and continues to spread rumors, these statements are blatantly …
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2/23/23
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