Sunday Bible Verse - 2 Chronicles 7:14

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  8/15/2010

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.  ~ 2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)

Patsy Cline - "I Fall To Pieces"

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

If it's Saturday, it's time for another Patsy Cline song.  This week, we're posting a YouTube clip of Patsy singing "I Fall To Pieces" on "The Glenn Reeves Show" way back on February 23, 1963 .....

Photo Of The Day - Saturday, 8/14/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

"County Commission Meeting, 6/24/2010"

Photo taken by Dick Schaefer using expensive NOKIA cellphone.

Reproductions available:  Unframed prints @ $10.  Framed prints @ $20.

Copyright protected 2010.  All rights reserved.

Laugh Of The Day - Saturday, 8/14/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Part 2/3, "Call Lehigh 4-9900" .....

Quote Of The Day - Saturday, 8/14/2010

Published by Dick Schaefer, Award-winning, Unpaid, Part-time Contributing Writer and Amateur Investigative Reporter

Date:  8/14/2010

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."  ~ First Amendment, Constitution of The United States of America 

Commentary - Although our rights to "free expression" are guaranteed under the First Amendment and although we are protected from abusive laws that might otherwise be enacted by the U.S. Congress, state legislatures or local government authorities, our rights to "free expression" will, it seems, always be threatened by those individuals and groups who would seek through means other than the establishment of laws, statutes or ordinances to infringe upon our right to worship as we please, to silence us from expressing our viewpoints, to discourage political dissent and to strip us of effective means to redress grievances with our local, state and federal governments.  Challenges to our First Amendment "free expression" rights are most likely to manifest themselve in the form of direct threats, subtle intimidation, lawsuits or threatened lawsuits alleging libel, copyright infringement, religious discrimination, etc., economic pressure in the form of boycotts and negative publicity against our enterprises, improper use of law enforcement agencies to file bogus or frivolous complaints for the purpose of harassment and intimidation and so on and so on.  Basically I call these kind of "challenges" to our First Amendment "free expression" rights exactly what they are ....... BULLYING!  In order to protect our First Amendment "free expression" rights, we will ALL have to be willing and able to stand up to these BULLIES!  We will have to stand vigilant against those who would seek to take away our rights of "free expression" by forcing our conformity with their wishes whatever they may be!

Vote Recount Update: Oral Arguments Presented At Hearing On Friday, 8/13

Published by Dick Schaefer, Award-winning, Unpaid, Part-time Contributing Writer and Amateur Investigative Reporter

Date:  8/14/2010

In the case of "Larry Miskel v. Ronald Jost", 20th Circuit Judge, The Honorable Gael D. Wood heard oral arguments by attorneys for both sides between approximately 3 p.m. and approximately 4:30 p.m.  Brett J. Hellman, attorney for respondent Ronald Jost, and P. Dennis Barks, attorney for appellant Larry Miskel, were both thorough and professional in their presentations and in their examinations of the two witnesses who were called to testify. The two witnesses called to testify in the case were Larry Miskel, Mayor of Hermann and appellant in the case, and Lesa Lietzow, County Clerk and Overseer of Elections.

Judge Wood informed the litigants that he would take the case under advisement and would render a decision next week.

Charlie Farquharson's Watkins Weekend Weather Report - Friday, August 13 thru Sunday, August 15

Published by Charlie Farquharson, Weekend Weather Reporter

 Date:  8/13/2010

 Howdy Hermann Hearsay readers! This is Charlie Farquharson with your Watkins Weekend Weather Report!  I am pleased to announce that local Watkins Independent Associate, Dick Schaefer, has taken over the sponsorship of my weekend weather report.  Please support Dick by buying his high quality Watkins products made from "all natural ingredients". 

Richard H. Schaefer

573-225-2582

www.WatkinsOnline.com//richardhschaefer

No relief from the extreme heat in sight my friends!  Stay hydrated!  We hear at Hermann Hearsay recommend ice-cold FIJI artesian water.  We keep a large supply refrigerated in our back office kitchenette.

Detailed Forecast:

Today: Abundant sunshine. Hot and humid. Heat index near 105° F. High 97° F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms mainly during the evening. Humid. Low near 75° F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tomorrow: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially early in the day. Hot and humid. Heat index near 110° F. High 97° F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tomorrow night: Mostly clear skies. Humid. Low 74° F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the upper 60s.

 It's going to be real pleasant in the evening and over night this weekend. You might want to consider going to a movie at a drive-in theatre or doing some night fishing. Camping out over night will also be real pleasant ..... except for the bugs and mosquitos! You young people out there might find parking with your sweetie out on lovers' lane particulary pleasant this weekend! Do y'all still do that or is that kind of old-fashioned

 This is Charlie Farquharson sayin' "So long for now!" Have a great summer weekend and BE SAFE!

Photo Of The Day - Friday, 8/13/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  8/13/2010
 
It's "Friday the 13th", so watch out for those black cats .....
 

John Denver - "I'm Leaving On A Jet Plane"

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  8/13/2010

For our second "John Denver Friday", I selected "I'm Leaving On A Jet Plane".  Hope you enjoy it!

Laugh Of The Day - Friday, 8/13/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  8/13/2010

I hope you've been enjoying the "Amos n' Andy Show" clips from YouTube.  This was a great comedy show!  Kingfish, Andy, Calhoun and Lightin' keep me in stitches still today!

Here's Part 1/3, "Call Lehigh 4-9900" .....

Quote Of The Day - Friday, 8/13/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  8/13/2010

"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist."  ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

Jimmy's Night Desk Report

Published by Jimmy Oldsun, NDRIRSRWRAFTC & Editor

Date: 8/12/2010

I hadn't worked the night desk in quite some time, so I thought I would do so just for kicks.  Not much goin' on in Hermann tonight.  It's a warm and humid August night. 

The mosquitos are particularly pesky tonight.  'Ran into one named "Anonymous".  Must've been from Owensville 'cause he was toutin' the virtues of Ron Jost and Jerry Lairmore, and raggin' on me for affiliatin' myself with Matt Penning, who afterall is my representative on the County Commission and a darned good gangsta rapper to boot!  Yep, I think the lil' buggar was an Owensville mosquito that got lost up here in Hermann after sippin' some of our good grape wine!  I sprayed some Deep Woods OFF! on him and repelled him away.  Maybe he'll buzz on back to Owensville or maybe he'll check into one of our fine B&Bs and stay the night.

'Talked to a few old timers in the Eagle Hall about tomorrow's big vote recount hearing.  There's lots of speculation as to what has happened with the countywide vote for Presiding Commissioner.  Lots o' suin' goin' on!  Folks are hopin' that Jost won't submit a bill to the County Commission for legal services like Lairmore and Aubuchon have.  The good ol' boys down at the Eagle Hall are predictin' a big crowd at the hearing tomorrow afternoon.  They said the hearing tomorrow might turn out to be somethin' akin' to the "Scopes Monkey Trial" back in 1925!  HH will be sendin' our award-winnin', unpaid, part-time contributing writer and amateur investigative reporter, Dick Schaefer, up to the courthouse to cover all the drama.

Recount Hearing Set For 3 p.m., Friday, 8/13/2010 In Hermann

Published by Dick Schaefer, Award-winning, Unpaid, Part-time Contributing Writer and Amateur Investigative Reporter

Date:  8/12/2010

Citizens interested in the vote recount case "Larry Miskel v. Ronald Jost" will want to attend tomorrow's hearing which is set to be heard by 20th Circuit Presiding Judge The Honorable Gael D. Wood.  The case will be heard at 3:00 p.m. in the second floor courtroom at the Gasconade County Courthouse in Hermann, Missouri.  Attorney of record for the appellant Larry Miskel is P. Dennis Barks of Hermann.  Attorney of record for the respondent Ron Jost is Brett J. Hellmann of Jefferson City.

Yours truly will be in attendance, and I will file a report on the courtroom proceedings Friday evening.

A question I have is why would Ron Jost, who ostensibly won the Republican primary election for Presiding Commissioner of Gasconade County, now stand in the way of the recount being requested by Larry Miskel?  Wouldn't a reasonable and honorable man want to know for sure that he had won the majority of the votes fair and square and without any lingering questions left in the minds of the voters?  I plan to ask that question of Mr. Jost tomorrow afternoon.

Eric Clapton - "Layla"

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  8/12/2010

It's "Eric Clapton Thursday" once again!  Last week we posted a clip of Eric playing the acoustic guitar and singing one of my favorites, "Tears In Heaven".  This week we are posting a clip of Eric playing the electric guitar and singing another classic ..... "Layla" .....

Hermann Hearsay Endorses Sharon Meyer for Gasconade County Clerk

Published by Jimmy Oldsun, NDRIRSRWRAFTC & Editor

Date:  8/12/2010

Hermann Hearsay is first again, this time with an endorsement for the General Election!  Our Editorial Board met yesterday evening, and we unanimously decided to endorse Sharon Meyer for Gasconade County Clerk in the November 2nd General Elections.  During the succeeding weeks, we will publish information to support our endorsement of Mrs. Meyer.  We will explain why we believe Mrs. Meyer will be bring need change to the Office of County Clerk.

The following is a letter from Sharon Meyer to her friends, neighbors and to the citizens of Gasconade County .....

Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Gasconade County Citizens,

As you may have heard, my name is Sharon Meyer and I am running for the office of the Gasconade County Clerk. My husband is Mark Meyer, and our son is Patrick.

We live, near Stony Hill, on 10 acres of the farm Joseph Benz, my great-grandfather settled on with his family in the 1890’s. E.G. Benz, who once served as this county’s Surveyor, was my grandfather.

My parents were Anna Marie and Edgar Benz. Through their love and nourishing I have become a person with principles and moral integrity. One ready to serve with the highest standard of accountability and professionalism because the citizens of Gasconade County deserve no less than the best!

As the County’s ELECTION AUTHORITY, I will work endlessly to make sure that the election process is conducted in accordance with all federal and state election laws. As the County Election Authority, I am committed to ensuring that anyone who wishes to and is eligible to is allowed to vote.

Managing the elections process is a great responsibility, but do you know it is not the only duty of the Clerk. The Clerk acts as the county’s CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. Make no mistake! Gasconade County government is big business – approximately $5 million a year, which is generated from taxes, collected from you the citizens!

I will run the Clerk’s office with the highest level of accountability, transparency, and provide strong fiscal management of our citizens’ tax dollars.

People need to ask why the Clerk’s Office is not using a computer to generate a $5 million Budget Summary. Is it not time to put away the paper and pencil?

Finally, the County Clerk is elected to represent and serve the citizens. The Clerk is responsible for keeping the citizens informed. As the CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS:

I will attend all meetings of the County Commission and provide accurate minutes. If I cannot attend a meeting for some reason, someone from the Clerk’s office will.

I will no longer allow an official to give the impression that a document just needs to be filed and it will be up to a citizen to find it.

Currently, citizens in Gasconade County are sometimes charged fees for information at considerably higher rates than the surrounding counties? I will ensure that the fees charged are fair and correct according to Missouri law.

Finally, I believe it is time that Gasconade County Clerk’s Office has a quality Website. It is time that citizens can access county information and contact the County Clerk on line.

The clerk’s office is a critical part of the county government. I believe I am the best person to handle the responsibilities of the office, and I will bring a higher level of integrity, accountability and professionalism. Why, because the citizens of Gasconade County deserve NO LESS than the BEST! I would be honored to have your vote for County Clerk.

On August 3rd and November 2nd please remember to vote because it is not only our right as citizens of the United States, but it is our civic duty. Our votes can and do make a difference at all levels of government.

Sincerely,

Sharon Ann Meyer

Paid for By Citizens to Elect Sharon Meyer ~ Chris Penning, Treasurer

Photos Of The Day - Thursday, 8/12/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  8/12/2010

If your invitation to Rush Limbaugh's wedding was lost in the mail (like mine), you're in luck. The conservative talk-show host has posted wedding photos on his Facebook page.

The ceremony took place in June, and you'll recall the juicy facts. It's the 59-year-old's fourth marriage. (Four's the charm?) He tied the knot with 33-year-old Kathryn Rogers in Palm Beach, Florida. And Elton John (yes, the one and only) performed for the couple. He really did: There are now pictures to prove it. In fact, along with performance shots, the singer is shown yukking it up with the couple.

While the gay liberal's appearance at the Republican's wedding caused confusion in the blogosphere, John's fee may have cleared up any misunderstanding: The musician was reportedly paid $1 million for his performance. Nothing conservative about that.

For all you libs out there, here are a few photos from the wedding of Rush and Kathryn Limbaugh .......

Laugh Of The Day - Thursday, 8/12/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  8/12/2010

More laughs from the "Amos n' Andy Show" .....

Quote Of The Day - Thursday, 8/12/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  8/12/2010

"Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men."  ~ John F. Kennedy

Were there any "voting irregularities" in the election for Gasconade County Presiding Commissioner?

Published by Dick Schaefer, Award-winning, Unpaid, Part-time Contributing Writer and Amateur Investigative Reporter

Date:  8/12/2010

The citizens of Gasconade County now await the final official count on the race for Presiding Commissioner.  Comes now word late this afternoon from Circuit Clerk Joyce Gabathuler that Presiding Commissioner Ron Jost has requested a change of judge in the legal matter of the recount hearing.  We understand that the Miskel people are confident they will prevail no matter what judge hears their case.  We understand the Jost people are nervous.

Rumors have filtered out into the community.  Speculation abounds!  The people of Gasconade County want to know:

1. Were some votes uncounted?
2. Were the absentee ballots counted correctly?
3. Were absentee ballots offered to the county's military personel serving in far-away deployments?
4. Were the ballot scanning machines properly calibrated?
5. Who is really their Presiding Commissioner Elect?

Hermann Hearsay Performance Metrics

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date: 8/11/2010

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