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President Biden’s inflation crisis is sending our nation hurtling towards a recession, turning the American Dream into an unaffordable nightmare for hardworking Americans. Last week, families …
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By Jason Smith
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7/21/22
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There’s no bigger challenge facing our nation right now than crippling, 40-year high inflation. These difficult economic times are forcing families to make tough financial decisions every day, …
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7/14/22
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Dear Editor,JUST A FEW COMMENTS ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL BOARD1. Public sentiment regarding PCMH has changed and the last two elected board members were not in favor of the letter of intent.2. If another …
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7/14/22
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Dear Editor, As someone who grew up in Perryville, I like to keep up with what goes on in the area around home, even though I’ve been gone for a while. So, I turn to the Republic Monitor to …
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7/14/22
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Dear Editor, Imagine, if you will, a young couple expecting their first child. So excited for their first ultrasound to see their growing child. An appointment that should end in happiness and …
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7/14/22
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When I was doing some historical research on my husband’s ancestors I was trying to find Elizabeth Coffey’s real
Grandma. What I could piece together was that Alois Staelens …
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7/7/22
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Dear Editor, Independence Day, the real American celebration that is to bring us ALL together, not divide us! Independence! Freedom from the powers that deter you, it’s the ability to …
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7/7/22
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We the people are going through tough times. Inflation is a real problem for most of us. Gas and diesel as well as propane and natural gas prices are through the roof. Farmers and truckers are really …
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7/7/22
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Dear Editor, At the very innermost core of the heart where our soul resides we just want, hope and pray for a few basic things in our lives and those are safety and security for our family and not so …
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6/23/22
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Earlier this week was an opportunity to observe one of the 11 federally recognized holidays. Sunday, June 19, was Juneteenth Independence Day. Most government or private businesses that observe this …
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By Daniel Winningham
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6/23/22
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(Editor’s note: Mr. Francis recently provided a summary of several bills recently discussed in the Missouri House).
Improving Broadband Internet Access – SB 820 is meant to help …
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By Rick Francis
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6/23/22
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Over the last 16 months Americans have watched President Joe Biden stumble from crisis to crisis. This is the same Joe Biden who has billed himself as a leader who would govern with a steady hand. …
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By Jason Smith
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6/23/22
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To the Editor:
Someone asked me why industrial companies cannot sign contracts with PCMH. This question turns out to be a definite piece of the problem facing healthcare in Perry County.
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6/16/22
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Gaming and gambling. They’re two words that start with the letter ‘G.’ They mean the same thing, right?The betting industry uses the words almost interchangeably. Many states have a …
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6/16/22
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It has become an unfortunate theme in Washington - every time a crisis or tragedy hits this nation, Washington Democrats spring into action to exploit that situation to grow the power of …
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6/16/22
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To the Editor: The people who gave their all to “Our Community Hospital” deserve better! The Private Board of our hospital, its lawyers, most of the hospital team were present when the …
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6/9/22
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To the Editor:People we need to address the elephant in the room.The wave of mass shootings that are happening in our country. You the GOP saying it’s all about about mental illness. No, …
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6/9/22
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To the Editor: After reading the news about a center turn lane to be added to Highway 51, I decided to write informing anyone who can influence such sensible additions about two (2) more sites in in …
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6/9/22
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A mere 88 years ago today, June 9, 1934, Walt Disney’s character Donald Duck debuted.He began essentially as a comic-book character and by many accounts remains the most published …
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By Daniel Winningham
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6/9/22
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Over the last 16 months, we have seen a steady deterioration in our border security as President Joe Biden’s disastrous policies have not only weakened our ability to stop illegal immigration …
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By Jason Smith
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6/9/22
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To the Editor: Thoughts and prayers. In the decades since the Columbine massacre, the GOP/NRA have been simply killing us with their thoughts and prayers. But I’ve realized, partly because of …
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6/2/22
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Dear Editor: Our city officials and the local clergy have had ample time to deal with the obscene flag flying beside the Perry Plaza. If they fail to address the problem soon, I’m going to …
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6/2/22
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To the Editor:During the beautiful month of May we had, sadly, two “mass shootings.” Don’t blame the guns. Guns don’t kill people. People kill people.How many more classrooms …
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6/2/22
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Dear Editor,Remember when Coca-Cola changed the recipe for the world’s greatest soda? And it failed miserably?I recently heard a seemingly maybe self-proclaimed “prominent” local …
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6/2/22
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For those hoping to read a more serious column, look elsewhere on this page or perhaps in another part of this week’s newspaper. The tone of this will be on the rather light-hearted side. A few …
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By Daniel Winningham
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6/2/22
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