While at the Henry County Museum an item came in that took me by surprise. A couple from Fulton, Mo. brought in a paintingto donate; it was not just any painting, either, but a genuine Louis Freund …
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Luke Edwards
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9/14/22
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The Tongue and the Tele . . . Humans like to talk. From our earliest days, we are encouraged to talk--- “Say dada, say mama.” Our first words were unintelligible, “goo-goo – …
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Dr. H. Wade Paris
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9/14/22
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This week we meet our first featured member of your CHS Crimson Girls: Ashlyn Swartz! Ashlyn, a freshmen performer of the Crimson Girls squad, was all smiles this past Thursday as she bravely donated …
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Alex Edwards
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9/14/22
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Can you judge a magazine by its covers? First, the ‘modern’ SI magazine had predecessors. But the magazine we know and sometimes love was launched on June 9, 1954. It lost money for the …
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Tim Komer
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9/14/22
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NAME: Lesa Deskins BIRTHPLACE: Clinton YEARS IN CLINTON: 20 years FAMILY: Husband (Tim Deskins) sons Adam, Andrew, Austin, 2 daughter in laws Megan, Alissa 2 grandsons Gavin and Memphis THE BEST …
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9/14/22
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Every time I drive Highway 7 between Warsaw and Clinton (which is often) there is some new building going up. A home, store or an RV Park. Maybe Warsaw and Clinton will each annex half of it. On the …
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James Mahlon White
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9/14/22
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Elder Brother Syndrome Student loans backed by the government have been forgiven. Some of my friends are angry about it. Some of my friends are pleased. Me? I am with my friends. All our four …
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Dr. H. Wade Paris
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9/7/22
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Pro Basketball in KC:
This is a different topic for me. I do not follow a lot of pro basketball. I lean toward college basketball, KU, MU plus UCM, and MS. With that said, many may remember that …
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Tim Komer
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9/7/22
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Dear Editor, There is an error in the reporting in the August 19th issue of the Journal, concerning my appearance before the Appleton City Board of Aldermen. I did not say that the Journal had …
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Cindy McEvoy
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8/31/22
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Well, this old planet is spinning faster than usual. At least that’s what scientists say. They reported Earth recorded its shortest day on June 29 since records have been kept. What is …
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James Mahlon White
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8/18/22
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Who is your favorite Disney character?
"Jiminy Cricket." -Karen Pearson
“Zedd.” -Jacob Oswald
“WALL-E.” -Malachi Cochran
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Kimberly Hanson
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8/3/22
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NAME: Matthew CleminsBIRTHPLACE: Miles City, MTYEARS IN CLINTON: 18FAMILY: NoneTHE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN CLINTON IS: The lakesOCCUPATION: ConstructionWHAT I WANTED TO BE WHEN I GREW UP: Football …
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Matthew Clemins
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8/3/22
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Not long ago, a woman from Willard, MO. (Joanne Little) called me: she told me that her family has a painting of the residents and “poor” farm that used to be in our county. The painting …
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Luke Edwards
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8/3/22
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Pray But Don’t Beg In Luke 11, in response to a disciple’s request for prayer instructions Jesus told the following story. Some guests stopped by a man’s house unexpectedly. As can …
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Dr. H. Wade Paris
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8/3/22
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Looking at Lenny OK, quick… name the top All-Time Chiefs QBs. Most would, of course, think of Mahomes, Trent Green, Joe Mantana, Alex Smith and I hope, Lenny Dawson (Leonard Ray Dawson). The …
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Tim Komer
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8/3/22
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Another election has bitten the dust. Many thanks to those who volunteer and work the polls to keep our democracy humming along. And to all who cast their ballot. I remember some years ago a …
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James Mahlon White
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8/3/22
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The AFL and the NFL merged (officially on June 8, 1966). But it was a long process. The full merger was not complete until 1970. Why did they merge? It was money, of course. The NFL still felt they …
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Tim Kom er
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7/28/22
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Well, what’s going on in the news that’s exciting or disturbing? Dr. Fauci says he’ll retire at the end of President Biden’s first term. Many think he’s worried about …
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James Mahlon White
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7/28/22
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Getting To Arrowhead
The Chiefs’ first home was the city owned Municipal Stadium. Their first home game was on Aug. 9, 1963, with a whopping 5,721 fans looking on. Lamar Hunt knew it …
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Tim Komer
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7/13/22
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Is cursive handwriting dead? Well, yes and no. Sure, its not a part of the core curriculum anymore, but not every school is ceasing its instruction. It is on the decline, but not dead. To be sure it …
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Luke Edwards
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7/13/22
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Arizona is in the spotlight over their Voter Identification Law. The Department of Justice is looking into it. How dare the State of Arizona ask people for identification to vote? If people actually …
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James Mahlon White
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7/13/22
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The Battle for Dallas (How the Texans Became the Chiefs)
When Lamar Hunt’s AFL was formed, the state of Texas went from 0 pro teams to 3 pro teams in a matter of six months in 1959. To …
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Tim Komer
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7/6/22
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This time of the year, dusk often finds kids outside in the yard catching fireflies (lightning bugs) of which there are approximately 175 species in North America. They belong to the family …
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Donnie Nichols
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7/6/22
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President Biden’s economic advisor says we’re going to have to suffer high gas prices to protect the liberal word order. UBELIEVABLE! And there you have it. Americans should suffer so …
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James Mahlon White
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7/6/22
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