Laugh Of The Day - Tuesday, 8/17/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  8/17/2010

Let's take a look at some "Three Stooges" video clips .....

Quote Of The Day - Tuesday, 8/17/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  8/17/2010

“Global poverty is a powder keg that could be ignited by our indifference.”  ~ Bill Clinton

"Not Disposed"

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

Date:  8/16/2010

"Not Disposed" ..... such is the current "disposition" of Case # 10GA-CC00030, Larry Miskel v. Ronald Jost ..... at least it is recorded that way on Case.net as of 5:35 p.m. on Monday, 8/16.

The Honorable Gael D. Wood, Circuit Judge of the 20th Circuit, is apparently carefully considering the facts of the case as presented to him by attorneys for both appellant and respondent as well as Missouri statutes and case law.  This judge listened intently to a great deal of testimony given in the case.  He asked questions for clarification and when he didn't thoroughly understand something.  I like this judge!  I believe he will render a well-reasoned decision in this case where appellant Larry Miskel, who lost the election for Presiding Commissioner of Gasconade County to respondent Ronald Jost by only 16 votes out of 2788 total votes cast (< 1%), is seeking a partial recount of certain votes in question.

My personal observations and reflections:

1. As a retired person, I was privileged to be able to sit in for the Miskel v. Jost hearing on Friday afternoon, 8/13.  Not everyone can attend court trials or hearings.  So many of our fellow citizens have to work.  I never attended a court hearing or a jury trial, except for serving jury duty for one court trial, during all the years I worked in the corporate world.  I should have spent a vacation day or two doing so.  I understand that now, but I didn't understand it when I was busy earning a living and making money for my employer.
2. America, for all our problems, is a nation of laws.  Americans have the right to take problems which they cannot otherwise resolve into a court of law.  We have the right to have our case heard by an objective third party and in some cases by a jury of our peers.  We take that right for granted, it seems to me.  It was reassuring to see the legal system applied to the case of Miskel v. Jost.
3. I was proud of all who participated in the Miskel v. Jost hearing.  Appellant Miskel and respondent Jost were both civil and respectful.  The attorneys for both parties (P. Dennis Barks, representing Miskel and Brett J. Hellmann, representing Jost) were civil, respectful and well-prepared.  Judge Wood was very engaged.  He listened closely to attorney arguments and to witness testimony, and he asked penetrating questions.  The witnesses (Mayor Miskel and County Clerk Lietzow) were both competent to give sworn testimony, and they both gave truthful testimony.  All participants played important roles in terms of exposing details of the contested issue so that Judge Wood could understand the facts on both sides of the case.

To all Hermann Hearsay readers, if you've never taken the time to attend a court hearing or a court trial, I recommend that you do so some time.  You will learn a lot, and like me, you will be reassured that our American legal system works.  Perhaps it doesn't always work perfectly.  But it does work pretty darned well!

Hermann Hearsay Endorses Sharon Meyer for Gasconade County Clerk

Published by Jimmy Oldsun, NDRIRSRWRAFTC & Editor

As you may already know, Hermann Hearsay is endorsing Sharon Meyer (D) for the office of Gasconade County Clerk.

Here is a letter from Sharon which we originally published on Thursday, 8/12 .....

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

The Beatles - "Let It Be"

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  8/16/2010

It's "Beatles Monday"!  Here is Paul McCartney and The Beatles with one of their most famous songs ..... "Let It Be".

Photo Of The Day - Monday, 8/16/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Cletus 'Snowman' Snow's New K-Whopper

Photo sent in to us by the 'Snowman'. 

The 'Snowman' is an HH premium subscriber who lives in Canaan.

This photo may not be reproduced without permission from Cletus Snow or his dog, 'Fred'.

Laugh Of The Day - Monday, 8/16/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  8/16/2010

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

Quote Of The Day - Monday, 8/16/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  8/16/2010

"America must not ignore the threat gathering against us. Facing clear evidence of peril, we cannot wait for the final proof, the smoking gun that could come in the form of a mushroom cloud."  ~ George W. Bush

Willie Nelson - "I Never Cared For You"

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

It's "Willie Nelson Sunday" once again.  It seems there is no end to the number of songs which Willie has performed.  Here's one that is not quite as well known.  Here is Willie performing "I Never Cared For You" live in Amsterdam .....

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