Bible Verse Of The Day - Sunday, 10/3/2010

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Date:  10/3/2010
Post:  834

Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.  ~ 1 Corinthians 9:19

Paul’s imagery is striking. Though he can claim citizenship, Paul took a lower position in order to win more to Jesus Christ. How do we view ourselves? Do we demand rights? In a day of Christian consumerism where we establish ourselves as connoisseurs of Sunday services, sermons, and worship music, are we willing to give up the right of our preference in order to serve others?

Today’s commentary by Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, GraceNYC.org

Photo Of The Day - Saturday, 10/2/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  10/2/2010
Post:  833

"Leaves Turning Color"
West 6th Street, Hermann
10/2/2010

Photo by Dick Schaefer (Hermann Hearsay)
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Published by Dick Schaefer, Award-winning, Unpaid, Part-time Contributing Writer; Amateur Investigative Reporter; and Aspiring Photo-Journalist

Date:  10/2/2010
Post:  832

"Political correctness" run amok!  Everyone is "offended" by something these days!

Click on the following link to read a WND news story about something which happened to a Christian bookstore owner in Kittanning, Pennsylvania:

http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=210573

Patsy Cline - "You Belong To Me" ♫ ♫♫ ♫ ♫♫ ♫ ♫♫

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  10/2/2010
Post:  831

It's "Patsy Cline Saturday".  Here's a song many of you will remember.  No one ever did it better than Patsy!

Laugh Of The Day - Saturday, 10/2/2010

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Date:  10/2/2010
Post:  830

"Ladies and gentlemen, you can't please everyone. Take my girlfriend - I think she's the most remarkable woman in the world. . . . That's me . . . But to my wife . . ."  ~ Jackie Mason

Quote Of The Day - Saturday, 10/2/2010

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Date:  10/2/2010
Post:  829

"Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction."  ~ President Ronald Wilson Reagan

Bible Verse Of The Day - Saturday, 10/2/2010

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Date:  10/2/2010
Post:  828

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.  ~ Genesis 1:27

The Bible speaks of man being in the image of God. We are the only creature in the Bible that have this unique trait. Therefore, no matter how far that we run from God His image is in us to remind us that we are made for life with God. We can’t help it. It is the image of God within us that moves us with compassion. The image of God is what the Holy Spirit touches to convict us of sin. Do you know someone who everyone thinks is unreachable with the gospel? Their image says something else.

Today’s commentary by Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, GraceNYC.org

Photo Of The Day - Friday, 10/1/2010

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Date:  10/1/2010
Post:  827



October Blue Sky



Watkins Weekend Weather Report - Friday, 10/1 thru Sunday, 10/3

Published by Frank Furter, IT Manager, Weekend Weather Reporter, Custodian and Coffee Brewer

Date:  10/1/2010
Post:  826

My University of Phoenix correspondence course in meteorology is going really well! This past week we studied all the types of clouds.  You know ..... cumulus (heap), stratus (layer), cirrus (curl of hair) and nimbus (rain).   Yep, I'm sure learning a lot!  And one of these days, I'm gonna be a great weatherman just like Dave Murray!

The autumn weather pattern will be settling into the local area this weekend .....

Today: Abundant sunshine. High 74F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Mainly clear skies. Low 46F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies. High around 65F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow night: Clear skies. Low 37F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 30s.

This will be a great first weekend for the Hermann Oktoberfest!  Get out there and enjoy the wineries, Tin Mill Brewery, the music and the food!

BREAKING NEWS - A. E. Newman Finalist for NFIB's National Small Business Award

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

Date:  10/1/2010
Post:  825

Hermann Hearsay has just learned that A. E. Newman, owner of "Mid-Missouri Mule Rides" near Bland and candidate for the office of Southern District Associate Commissioner of Gasconade County, is a finalist for the "National Small Business Award" presented by the NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business).

Newman told us that the award will be presented in Las Vegas on November 4th.  Hermann Hearsay will continue to follow this story closely, and we will let you know how Newman does.  Newman said  ... "I am soooo excited, I could almost puke!"

A. E. Newman
Owner of "Mid-Missouri Mule Rides" and
Candidate for SDAC of Gasconade County

John Denver - "The Strangest Dream" ♫ ♫♫ ♫ ♫♫ ♫ ♫♫

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  10/1/2010
Post:  824

It's Friday, October 1.  It's the first day of Oktoberfest in Hermann, and it's also "John Denver Friday". 

On April 24, 1971, John Denver sang "The Strangest Dream" at a peace march in Washington, DC. The anti-war march was to protest the Vietnam War. The song, written by Ed McCurdy, was one of the anthems of the anti-war era.

Here then is John Denver singing "The Strangest Dream" .....

Laugh Of The Day - Friday, 10/1/2010

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Date:  10/1/2010
Post:  823

"Human beings are human beings. They say what they want, don't they? They used to say it across the fence while they were hanging wash. Now they just say it on the Internet."  ~ Dennis Miller

Quote Of The Day - Friday, 10/1/2010

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Date:  10/1/2010
Post:  822


"If you don't want to have to kill or capture every bad guy in the country, you have to reintegrate those who are willing to be reconciled and become part of the solution instead of a continued part of the problem."  ~ General David Petraeus

Bible Verse Of The Day - Friday, 10/1/2010

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Date:  10/1/2010
Post:  821

The LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: “‘ “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”‘  ~ Numbers 6:22-26

This famous blessing is still used today in many churches and synagogues. Notice that this blessing does not come from Moses, but from Lord. And what does God want His people to know? That God wants to bless us and keep us. That he wants us to know Him so that we will understand that He is gracious and filled with peace. Is this your view of God? If not, then take the time to think about this blessing then pray this over your life and your household today!

Today’s commentary by:  Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, GraceNYC.org

Letter To The Editor: Barry Schmelly says ... "Unity is much over-rated!"

Published by Jimmy Olsun, NDRIRSRWRAFTC & Editor

Date:  9/30/2010
Post:  820

We're receiving a lot of "Letters To The Editor" regarding the subject of "County Unity".  Seems that a lot of people of have an opinion on this controversial subject.  Here's a letter from one of our FREE subscribers, Barry Schmelly.  Mr. Schmelly lives in Hermann.

Dear Mr. Olsun,

A number of Gasconade County polticians and media personalities have called for "UNITY" in Gasconade County.  It's a complete puzzlement to me as to what the hell they are talking about!  They probably don't know themselves!  In fact, I think they are just mouthing things they have heard others say and haven't really considered the implications.

Personally, I could care less whether we have "UNITY" in this county or not!  "UNITY" in and of itself is over-rated!  The things I want for the county are:

• openness and transparency in government,
• professionalism and accountability in government,
• honesty and integrity in government,
• fiscal responsibility in all government departments, and
• responsiveness to the voters ... all voters.

In my experience, it is sometimes necessary to "ruffle a few feathers" in order to accomplish these worthwhile objectves.  And if "feathers do get ruffled", so be it!  That's just fine and dandy as far as I'm concerned.

I will always support and back elected officials who "make waves" and "ruffle feathers" for these are the elected officials who make a difference.  These are the elected officials who properly and effectively repesent the constituencies who elected them to a position of public trust in the first place.

Feel free to publish my letter if you wish.  If not, that's OK too!

Best regards,

Barry Schmelly
Hermann, MO

Eric Clapton - "Badge" ♫ ♫♫ ♫ ♫♫ ♫ ♫♫

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Date:  9/30/2010
Post:  819

It's Thursday, so that means it's time for another Eric Clapton video clip.  Here is Eric Clapton performing "Badge" in Hyde Park, London (1996) .....

Photo Of The Day - Thursday, 9/30/2010

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Date:  9/30/2010
Post:  818

Dick Ochsner Ball Park
Hermann City Park (Lower)
Sunny September Afternoon

Photo by Dick Schaefer (Hermann Hearsay).
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Dick Ochsner Ball Park
Hermann City Park (Lower)
Sunny September Afternoon

Photo by Dick Schaefer (Hermann Hearsay).
Copyright protected. All rights reserved.

Laugh Of The Day - Thursday, 9/30/2010

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Date:  9/30/2010
Post:  817

One of my all-time favorite movies is "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980) starring Willie Nelson, Slim Pickens, Dyan Cannon and Amy Irving.  There are some hilarious scenes in the movie when Garland Ramsey (played by Slim Pickens) travels down to Mexico to retrieve band leader Buck Bonham (played by Willie Nelson).  Please excuse the salty language .....

Quote Of The Day - Thursday, 9/30/2010

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Date:  9/30/2010
Post:  816

"God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right, even though I think it is hopeless."  ~ Admiral Chester W. Nimitz

Bible Verse Of The Day - Thursday, 9/30/2010

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Date:  9/30/2010
Post:  815

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God - children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.  ~ John 1: 12-13

Many times we talk about our experience with God in terms of our decision. But the Bible places that moment in a rich context – we were brought to that point of decision by the will of God! There is a mystery here: we decided to follow Jesus because God gave us the right to decide. In no way could we create that right ourselves! This places us squarely dependent upon the God from whom all blessings flow. That dependence positions us as a child, and therefore an heir, to all that our heavenly Father has to give us.

Today’s commentary by:  Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, GraceNYC.org