BREAKING NEWS - Unconfirmed Report of Three Pink Cows Loose On Highway 100

Published by Jimmy Oldsun, NDRIRSRWRAFTC & Editor

Date:  11/18/2010
Post:  1,115

UPDATE (9:47 p.m.) - Frank Furter confirms the sighting of three pink cows on Highway 100 near the Tim Puchta Winery.   "Damned if it ain't so!  That guy on barstool #3 wasn't hallucinating!  There really were some pink cows out on that road!  I couldn't get a good photo of them in the dark.  This photo was the best I could do!"

ORIGINAL REPORT - There is an unconfirmed report of three pink cows loose on Highway 100 near the turnoff to the Tim Puchta Winery.  This report was phoned into us at 8:05 p.m. by a helpful fellow on the #3 barstool at the Sharp Corner Tavern.  I am dispatching Frank Furter to check out this odd sighting.  Frank has taken our company's Nikon Coolpix digital camera along with him.  If Frank can get some photos, we will share them with you!

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Late Night Mood Music - Thursday night, 11/18/2010

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

Date:  11/18/2010
Post:  1,114

Tonight's song brings back great memories!  In my youth, I played trombone with Ken Starke and the Moonlight Serenaders, a local big band dance orchestra.  Kenny Starke played a smooth, mellow and melodious trumpet.  I can't say that Kenny was the equal of the great Harry James, but I can say that he played this song just like Harry used to play it.  Here is a great Harry James song entitled "You Made Me Love You" .....



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Who and what are the citizens of Gasconade County to believe?

Published by Clark Kant, Contributing Writer and Investigative Reporter

Gasconade County Courthouse
County Seat (for now):  Hermann, MO
11/4/2010

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

Date:  11/18/2010
Post:  1,113

Who and what are we, the citizens of Gasconade County, to believe?  On one hand we have Julie A. Allen, Executive Director of the Missouri Ethics Commission (MEC) saying that insufficient evidence to support the "conflict of interest" complaint against Gasconade County Presiding Commissioner Ron Jost has been produced by complainant Northern District Associate Commissioner Matt Penning.  And yet on the other hand, the CPA firm contracted by Missouri State Auditor Susan Montee to audit Gasconade County, Casey-Beard-Boehmer PC, Certified Public Accountants, has concluded that the Presiding Commissioner has had a "conflict of interest" with respect to the purchasing of tires and tire services during the period of time audited (January 1, 2008 thru December 31, 2009).

If you would like to read the letter sent to Presiding Commissioner Jost by MEC Executive Director Allen which "dismisses" the conflict of interest case alleged against him, just click on the following link:  http://mec.mo.gov/Scanned/CaseDocsPDF/1314.pdf .

In the "SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND RESPONSES" of their audit report to Gasconade County officeholders, Casey-Beard-Boehmer PC, Certified Public Accountants made the following statements:

09-03 Conflicts of Interest

Condition:  The Presiding Commissioner approved receiving reports for the receipt of tires and
initialed invoices for the purchase of tires from a vendor that is also a related party. The Presiding Commissioner did abstain from voting on the bids for the purchase of tires by the county.

Criteria:  All county transactions should be conducted independently to avoid any conflicts of interest.

Cause:  Tires do not appear to be received by an independent county employee.

Effect:  County expenditures have been paid without proper approval from an unrelated party, which could lead to a potential misuse of county assets.

Recommendation:  The County Commission should implement policies and procedures to avoid conflicts of interest situations.

Response:  The Presiding Commissioner agreed to no longer approve receipt of tires or initial invoices
for tire purchases from a vendor that is a related party.

If you would like to examine the entire audit report recently posted on the Missouri State Auditor's website, just click on the following link:  http://www.auditor.mo.gov/press/2010-137.pdf .

So, what the devil are we, the citizens of Gasconade County, to conclude from all of this?  Sometimes BIG government just can't resolve anything!  The more that simple problems are investigated by government bureaucrats, the more complicated, confused and inconclusive things seem to become!


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Riddle Of The Day - Thursday, 11/18/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  11/18/2010
Post:  1.112

Eighty percent of Kindergartners solved this riddle, but only 5% of Stanford graduates figured it out! Can you answer the following question?

1. The word has seven letters... 2. Preceded God... 3. Greater than God... 4. More Evil than the devil... 5. All poor people have it... 6. Wealthy people need it... 7. If you eat it, you will die!

Did you figure it out?

Try hard before looking at the answer in the Comment Section.  Did you get it yet??

...Give up?

Brace yourself for the answer.... and click on "Comments".

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Song Of The Day - Thursday, 11/18/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  11/18/2010
Post:  1,111

Here's another oldie but goodie from the early 60s.  The Beach Boys perform their hit song "409" .....



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Photo Of The Day - Thursday, 11/18/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  11/18/2010
Post:  1,110

Apprill's Getaway Suites
3rd & Schiller Streets
Hermann, MO
11/11/2010

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

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Laugh Of The Day - Thursday, 11/18/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  11/18/2010
Post:  1,109

Mr. Peabody and Sherman offer us a troubling history lesson .....



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Quote Of The Day - Thursday, 11/18/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  11/18/2010
Post:  1,108

"A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read."  ~ Mark Twain



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Bible Verse Of The Day - Thursday, 11/18/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  11/18/2010
Post:  1,107

But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” – Luke 18:16-17

The brilliance of the gospel shines forth again. When we look at belonging to God the criteria is not intellect or charisma. It is the simplicity of a childlike posture. Young children trust and obey their parents. To have knowledge is good, but there are times when knowledge gets in the way and puffs up into pride. Charisma is a powerful trait, but the charismatic person can be easily deceived with an image of himself or herself that is not accurate. To approach God as a child cuts through the traps of competence. It places our trust ultimately in our Father and not ourselves.

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


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Late Night Mood Music - Wednesday night, 11/17/2010

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

Date:  11/17/2010
Post  1,106

Percy Faith and His Orchestra performing "Theme From A Summer Place" .....




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County Jail Feasibility Studies

Published by Clark Kant, Contributing Writer and Investigative Reporter

Date:  11/17/2010
Post:  1,105

There are two feasibility studies underway for Sheriff Randy Esphorst's proposed county jail at Swiss, MO.  The two independent studies are these:

1. Feasibility study by Goldberg, Sullivan and McCrerey Architects and Planners, Inc.  This study was engaged in on behalf of the county by Sheriff Esphorst and authorized by Presiding Commissioner Ron Jost.  The reported cost of this study which began on Monday, 11/8 is $2,500.  The study is being paid for out of public funds.  Information about GSM Architects and Planners, Inc. many be found at their website:  http://www.gsm-design.com.
2. Feasibility study by J. Bodine of rural Gasconade County.  This study was initiated by Mr. Bodine and is being funded with his own private funds.  The reported cost of Bodine'sstudy which began in early November is approximately $1.09 ($0.99 for a 'Big Chief' writing tablet and $0.10 for a #2 lead pencil).  J. Bodine's website is:  http://www.jbodine-consultants.blogspot.com.

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Riddle Of The Day - Wednesday, 11/17/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  11/17/2010
Post:  1,104

RIDDLE ME THIS:

For some I go fast,
for others I'm slow.
To most people, I'm an obsession,
relying on me is a well practiced lesson.

What am I?

(See Comment Section for Answer.)


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Song Of The Day - Wednesday, 11/17/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  11/17/2010
Post:  1,103

The Rolling Stones performing "I Can't Get No Satisfaction" .....



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Photo Of The Day - Wednesday, 11/17/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  11/17/2010
Post:  1,102

A Secret Vine Bed & Breakfast
Schiller Street
Hermann, MO
http://www.secretvine.com/
11/11/2010

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

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Laugh Of The Day - Wednesday, 11/17/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date: 11/17/2010
Post: 1,101

If you're like me, you're probably suffering from P.C.C.W.S. (Political Campaign Commercial Withdrawal Syndrome)!  It's been over two weeks since the mid-term elections, and I'm missing all of those nasty campaign commercials!  I'm depressed.  I have a dry throat and itchy eyes.  I miss those nasty commercials!

Here's one more political campaign commercial for all of your political junkies out there .....



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Quote Of The Day - Wednesday, 11/17/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  11/17/2010
Post:  1,100

Former Vice-President Dick Cheney, who (unlike former President George W. Bush) has been a vocal critic of President Obama, took a shot at the current administration when he spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the George W. Bush Library on the SMU campus in Dallas, TX.. Speaking of his expectation that construction would move quickly on the presidential center following the groundbreaking, Cheney quipped that “this may be the only shovel ready project in America.” The reference was to the Obama-supported stimulus package that Republicans have criticized as ineffective.

Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2010/11/16/cheney-bush-library-only-shovel-ready-project-in-america/#ixzz15YTDAeqW

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Bible Verse Of The Day - Wednesday, 11/17/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  11/17/2010
Post:  1,099

"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power." – 1 Corinthians 4:20

Paul is in the midst of rebuking the Corinthian Christians when he makes this stunning statement. Where is the power in what we believe? Church services and Bible studies are good, but they are not there just to make us feel good; these gatherings are to equip us for engaging the world around us with the life of Christ. Most American Christians have talked enough. With the Internet, books, radio, and other media we have all the information that we could ever want! It’s time for action in our neighborhoods, our workplaces and our families. As the book of James tells us, faith without works is dead.

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

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Late Night Mood Music - Tuesday night, 11/16/2010

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

Date:  11/16/2010
Post:  1,098

Here for your late night listening enjoyment is Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra performing "Killing Me Softly With Her Song" .....





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Riddle Of The Day (new feature)

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  11/16/2010
Post:  1,097

A riddle for the day .....

Arnold Schwarzenegger has a big one.
Michael J. Fox has a small one.
Madonna doesn't have one.
The Pope has one but doesn't use it.
Clinton uses his all the time.
Mickey Mouse has an unusual one.
Liberace never used his on women.
Jerry Seinfeld is very, very proud of his.
Cher claims that she took on three.
We never saw Lucy use Desi's.


What is it? Answer in Comment Section! (this is pretty good ) . . . . . . . . . . .




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Song Of The Day - Tuesday, 11/16/2010

Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor

Date:  11/16/2010
Post:  1,096

William Harrison "Bill" Withers, Jr. (born July 4, 1938) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who performed and recorded from 1970 until 1985. Some of his best-known songs are "Lean on Me", "Ain't No Sunshine", "Use Me", "Just the Two of Us", "Lovely Day", and "Grandma's Hands".

Withers was born the youngest of six children in the small coal-mining town of Slab Fork, West Virginia. Raised in nearby Beckley, West Virginia, Withers was thirteen years old when his father died. He enlisted with the United States Navy at age eighteen and served for nine years, during which time he became interested in singing and writing songs. Soon after his discharge from the Navy in 1965, he relocated to Los Angeles for a musical career.

Withers worked as an assembler for several different companies, including Douglas Aircraft Corporation, while recording demo tapes with his own money, shopping them around and performing in clubs at night. When he debuted with the song "Ain't No Sunshine" he refused to resign his job because of his belief that the music business was a fickle industry and that he was still a novice compared to other acts.

It's a cloudy Tuesday, and there "ain't no sunshine" today.  Here is Bill Withers singing "Ain't No Sunshine (When She's Gone)" .....



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