Published by Dick Schaefer, Award-winning, Unpaid, Part-time Contributing Writer; Amateur Investigative Reporter; and Aspiring Photo-Journalist
Date: 11/20/2010
Post: 1,132
Bobby Hackett, the cornetist whose mellow tone and graceful style made him a favorite of both jazz and pop music audiences.
Whitney Balliett described Bobby Hackett in The New Yorker as "a unique and extremely successful alloy of Beiderbecke and Armstrong."
"His tone." Mr. Balliett wrote "which is quiet and shining, resembles Beiderbecke's and so does his three-steps-up, two steps down method of improvising. But his sustained notes and way of playing just behind the beat and of occasionally slipping into double time are straight out of Louis Armstrong."
Born in Providence, R.I. Bobby Hackett began his music career by studying the violin but switched to the trumpet and later to the cornet. He began playing professionally while in his teens and was soon appearing with some of the best known names of the "Big Band Era."
Bobby Hackett appeared with Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Glenn Miller and Paul Whiteman among others.
"Music should be pretty," he said. "You should hear and recognize the melody. And real greatness is in the simplicity. Simple things are the hardest to play and the easiest to listen to."
Here is Bobby Hackett on the cornet playing some music that is very "easy to listen to" .....
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Riddle Of The Day - Saturday, 11/20/2010
Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor
Date: 11/20/2010
Post: 1,131
Question: What are the best 4 years of a KU student's life?
(See Comment Section for Answer.)
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Date: 11/20/2010
Post: 1,131
Question: What are the best 4 years of a KU student's life?
(See Comment Section for Answer.)
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Memories - The 2007 Missouri Tiger Football Season
Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor
Date: 11/20/2010
Post: 1,130
Great memories of a great season .....
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Date: 11/20/2010
Post: 1,130
Great memories of a great season .....
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Song Of The Day - Saturday, 11/20/2010
Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor
Date: 11/20/2010
Post: 1,129
Sounds and sights from the 2010 Black and Gold Game Pep Rally at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, MO.
April 17, 2010, a wonderful sunny day for the University of Missouri football spring game, the Black and Gold Game. Here is the Black and Gold pep band of Marching Mizzou, the Golden Girls, the Mizzou Cheerleaders, and Truman the Tiger at the North end of the stands of the 'Zou', Memorial Stadium and Faurot Field.
Today's selections are:
- Every True Son/Fight Tiger
- The Missouri Waltz
- Tiger Rag
- Eye of the Tiger
- Every True Son/Fight Tiger reprise
GO TIGERS! Beat the Cyclones!
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Date: 11/20/2010
Post: 1,129
Sounds and sights from the 2010 Black and Gold Game Pep Rally at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, MO.
April 17, 2010, a wonderful sunny day for the University of Missouri football spring game, the Black and Gold Game. Here is the Black and Gold pep band of Marching Mizzou, the Golden Girls, the Mizzou Cheerleaders, and Truman the Tiger at the North end of the stands of the 'Zou', Memorial Stadium and Faurot Field.
Today's selections are:
- Every True Son/Fight Tiger
- The Missouri Waltz
- Tiger Rag
- Eye of the Tiger
- Every True Son/Fight Tiger reprise
GO TIGERS! Beat the Cyclones!
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Photo Of The Day - Saturday, 11/20/2010
Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor
Date: 11/20/2010
Post: 1,128
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Date: 11/20/2010
Post: 1,128
 |
| 'Truman the Tiger' Missouri mascot leading the cheers at Faurot Field. Columbia, MO |
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Laugh Of The Day - Saturday, 11/20/2010
Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor
Date: 11/20/2010
Post: 1,127
The weekend has finally arrived! College football today, and NFL football tomorrow! My favorite time of the year! Here's a joke for all of our football fans out there:
Three Texans, Slim, Billy-Bob and Bubba died and went to heaven. At the pearly gates, they were met by St. Peter, who explained that although it was late and God had retired for the evening, he had asked Albert Einstein to show them around so they wouldn't get bored before they met God in the morning.
After Einstein had introduced himself to Slim, he asked, "By the way, Slim, what was your IQ when you were alive?"
"159", said Slim.
"Great!", said Einstein. We'll discuss my general theory of relativity and maybe a little unified field theory as I show you around."
"What an exciting opportunity!", said Slim.
Einstein then introduced himself to Billy-Bob, and when he was done he said, "Tell me, Billy-Bob - what was your IQ when you were alive?"
"141", said Billy-Bob.
"Good," said Einstein. "If you'd like, we can discuss a little mathematics and philosophy as I point out the heavenly sights."
"Nothing I'd like better!" was Billy-Bob's reply.
After Einstein had introduced himself to Bubba, he asked, "What was your IQ when you were alive, Bubba?"
"58" said Bubba.
Punching him on the arm, Einstein said, "Hey, Bubba - How 'bout them Cowboys!"
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Post: 1,127
The weekend has finally arrived! College football today, and NFL football tomorrow! My favorite time of the year! Here's a joke for all of our football fans out there:
Three Texans, Slim, Billy-Bob and Bubba died and went to heaven. At the pearly gates, they were met by St. Peter, who explained that although it was late and God had retired for the evening, he had asked Albert Einstein to show them around so they wouldn't get bored before they met God in the morning.
After Einstein had introduced himself to Slim, he asked, "By the way, Slim, what was your IQ when you were alive?"
"159", said Slim.
"Great!", said Einstein. We'll discuss my general theory of relativity and maybe a little unified field theory as I show you around."
"What an exciting opportunity!", said Slim.
Einstein then introduced himself to Billy-Bob, and when he was done he said, "Tell me, Billy-Bob - what was your IQ when you were alive?"
"141", said Billy-Bob.
"Good," said Einstein. "If you'd like, we can discuss a little mathematics and philosophy as I point out the heavenly sights."
"Nothing I'd like better!" was Billy-Bob's reply.
After Einstein had introduced himself to Bubba, he asked, "What was your IQ when you were alive, Bubba?"
"58" said Bubba.
Punching him on the arm, Einstein said, "Hey, Bubba - How 'bout them Cowboys!"
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Quote Of The Day - Saturday, 11/20/2010
Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor
Date: 11/20/2010
Post: 1,126
Asked whether he could take something out of Missouri giving up a couple of fourth-quarter touchdowns in last Saturday’s 38-28 victory over Kansas State, Head Coach Gary Pinkel addressed something else heading into tonight’s game at Iowa State .....
“First of all, who in the heck are we to be overconfident? Are you kidding me? To me that’s absurd.” ~ Gary Pinkel, Head Football Coach of the Missouri Tigers
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/11/19/2454195/pinkel-knows-mu-cant-get-overconfident.html#ixzz15p8rnsaJ
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Post: 1,126
Asked whether he could take something out of Missouri giving up a couple of fourth-quarter touchdowns in last Saturday’s 38-28 victory over Kansas State, Head Coach Gary Pinkel addressed something else heading into tonight’s game at Iowa State .....
“First of all, who in the heck are we to be overconfident? Are you kidding me? To me that’s absurd.” ~ Gary Pinkel, Head Football Coach of the Missouri Tigers
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/11/19/2454195/pinkel-knows-mu-cant-get-overconfident.html#ixzz15p8rnsaJ
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Bible Verse Of The Day - Saturday, 11/20/2010
Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor
Date: 11/20/2010
Post: 1,125
At daybreak Jesus went out to a solitary place. The people were looking for him and when they came to where he was, they tried to keep him from leaving them. But he said, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.” And he kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea. – Luke 4:42-44
When we come to Christ we all have agendas. We see the goodness of Jesus and we look for Him. Then we want to live in those experiences and have our needs met. But Jesus was sent to bring the good news to other places and peoples.
When we have experienced the goodness of God, don’t be surprised when that goodness takes us beyond our comfort zones and into a waiting world. God’s heart is to propel you and I into our workplaces and communities, proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom through our words and deeds.
Today’s commentary by Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, GraceNYC.org
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Post: 1,125
At daybreak Jesus went out to a solitary place. The people were looking for him and when they came to where he was, they tried to keep him from leaving them. But he said, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.” And he kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea. – Luke 4:42-44
When we come to Christ we all have agendas. We see the goodness of Jesus and we look for Him. Then we want to live in those experiences and have our needs met. But Jesus was sent to bring the good news to other places and peoples.
When we have experienced the goodness of God, don’t be surprised when that goodness takes us beyond our comfort zones and into a waiting world. God’s heart is to propel you and I into our workplaces and communities, proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom through our words and deeds.
Today’s commentary by Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, GraceNYC.org
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Friday, November 19, 2010
Late Night Mood Music - Friday night, 11/19/2010
Published by Dick Schaefer, Award-winning, Unpaid, Part-time Contributing Writer; Amateur Investigative Reporter; and Aspiring Photo-Journalist
Date: 11/19/2010
Post: 1,124
I've always loved the sound of Pete Fountain's clarinet. I was privileged to hear Pete Fountain up close and personal in his night club in the New Orleans French Quarter in late May of 1974. Here, for your listening enjoyment, is Pete Fountain playing "A Closer Walk With Thee" .....
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Date: 11/19/2010
Post: 1,124
I've always loved the sound of Pete Fountain's clarinet. I was privileged to hear Pete Fountain up close and personal in his night club in the New Orleans French Quarter in late May of 1974. Here, for your listening enjoyment, is Pete Fountain playing "A Closer Walk With Thee" .....
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
NEW Hermann Hearsay "Subscriber Assistance Directory"
Published by Jimmy Oldsun, NDRIRSRWRAFTC & Editor
Date: 11/19/2010
Post: 1,123
Another local online "news" website (and by the way folks, it ain't our friends over at www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com or www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com)
is initiating a NEW subscriber service. This "leading edge" local media company is offering a "Subscriber Cellphone Directory" to their PAID customers.
Not to be outdone, Hermann Hearsay is launching our own subscriber directory. Our directory will be more comprehensive than our competitor's. With your assistance and cooperation, we plan to launch our NEW "Subscriber Assistance Directory" (acronymn 'SAD').
In order to begin compiling our NEW "Subscriber Assistance Directory", we will need our FREE subscribers to provide the following information
"SAD is going to make you HAPPY!"
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Post: 1,123
Another local online "news" website (and by the way folks, it ain't our friends over at www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com or www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com)
is initiating a NEW subscriber service. This "leading edge" local media company is offering a "Subscriber Cellphone Directory" to their PAID customers.
Not to be outdone, Hermann Hearsay is launching our own subscriber directory. Our directory will be more comprehensive than our competitor's. With your assistance and cooperation, we plan to launch our NEW "Subscriber Assistance Directory" (acronymn 'SAD').
In order to begin compiling our NEW "Subscriber Assistance Directory", we will need our FREE subscribers to provide the following information
- Name (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)
- Home Address
- Social Security #
- Home Telephone #
- Work Telephone #
- Cell Phone #
- Bank Name and Address
- Checking Account #
- Sexual Orientation
- Preferred Adult Beverage
- Political Party Affiliation
- Names of Sex Partners During the Past 6 Months
- Copy of Last Year's Income Tax Return
"SAD is going to make you HAPPY!"
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Riddle Of The Day - Friday, 11/19/2010
Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor
Date: 11/19/2010
Post: 1,122
Question: Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess named Anna. Anna's father the King wanted to be sure his daughter married an intelligent man. To test his daughter's suitors the King hid Anna's picture in one of three boxes. The suitor had to be able to select the box with Anna's picture on one try and within twenty seconds.On the gold box was the message 'Anna's picture is in this box'. The silver box had the message 'Anna's picture is not in this box.''Anna's picture is not in the gold box' was written on the bronze box.The King would tell each suitor 'Only one of the three messages is correct.' Which box contained Anna's picture?
(See Comment Section for Answer.)
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Post: 1,122
Question: Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess named Anna. Anna's father the King wanted to be sure his daughter married an intelligent man. To test his daughter's suitors the King hid Anna's picture in one of three boxes. The suitor had to be able to select the box with Anna's picture on one try and within twenty seconds.On the gold box was the message 'Anna's picture is in this box'. The silver box had the message 'Anna's picture is not in this box.''Anna's picture is not in the gold box' was written on the bronze box.The King would tell each suitor 'Only one of the three messages is correct.' Which box contained Anna's picture?
(See Comment Section for Answer.)
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Watkins Weekend Weather Report - Friday, 11/19/2010 thru Sunday, 11/21/2010
Published by Frank Furter, IT Manager, Weekend Weather Reporter, Custodian and Coffee Brewer
Date: 11/19/2010
Post: 1,121
Many of you have asked how I am doing with my correspondence course in meteorology. I am doing just fine. So far I have passed all my courses. Thanks for asking!
Here is the weather for this weekend:
Today: Mostly sunny. High 59F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph.
Tonight: A few clouds. Low around 35F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 63F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow night: Considerable clouds early. Some decrease in clouds late. Low 46F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid 50s.
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Post: 1,121
Many of you have asked how I am doing with my correspondence course in meteorology. I am doing just fine. So far I have passed all my courses. Thanks for asking!
Here is the weather for this weekend:
Today: Mostly sunny. High 59F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph.
Tonight: A few clouds. Low around 35F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 63F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow night: Considerable clouds early. Some decrease in clouds late. Low 46F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid 50s.
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Song Of The Day - Friday, 11/19/2010
Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor
Date: 11/19/2010
Post: 1,120
By special request from Cletus and Fred, here is "Mountain Of Love", a Johnny Rivers' song from the mid-sixties .....
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Date: 11/19/2010
Post: 1,120
By special request from Cletus and Fred, here is "Mountain Of Love", a Johnny Rivers' song from the mid-sixties .....
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Photo Of The Day - Friday, 11/19/2010
Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor
Date: 11/19/2010
Post: 1,119
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Date: 11/19/2010
Post: 1,119
 |
| Type Styles' Store Front Schiller Street Hermann, MO 11/11/2010 Photo by Dick Schaefer (Hermann Hearsay). Copyright protected. All rights reserved. |
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Laugh Of The Day - Friday, 11/19/2010
Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor
Date: 11/19/2010
Post: 1,118
"The Madman", a frequent visitor to this site, commented recently on the Gasconade County audits which are rife with glaring deficiencies .....
"As to the Audit... Cry some more. Ok, some minor boob ups happened. NOTHING I see shows anything dark and sinister, like you keep looking for, I see a few procedural errors. WOW!" ~ Madman
You just gotta wonder why "The Madman" is so tolerant of gross incompetence and blatant arrogance in county goverment? Is he perhaps related to someone in our county government? Or does he just have a "blind eye" when it comes to Republican "screw-ups", perhaps because of his close association with the Gasconade County Pachyderms and the Gasconade County Republicans? Makes ya wonder! Doesn't it?!
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
 |
| "The Madman" |
Post: 1,118
"The Madman", a frequent visitor to this site, commented recently on the Gasconade County audits which are rife with glaring deficiencies .....
"As to the Audit... Cry some more. Ok, some minor boob ups happened. NOTHING I see shows anything dark and sinister, like you keep looking for, I see a few procedural errors. WOW!" ~ Madman
You just gotta wonder why "The Madman" is so tolerant of gross incompetence and blatant arrogance in county goverment? Is he perhaps related to someone in our county government? Or does he just have a "blind eye" when it comes to Republican "screw-ups", perhaps because of his close association with the Gasconade County Pachyderms and the Gasconade County Republicans? Makes ya wonder! Doesn't it?!
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Quote Of The Day - Friday, 11/19/2010
Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor
Date: 11/19/2010
Post: 1,117
"For Gasconade County Presiding Commissoner Ron Jost to authorize the county to pay the legal bills of the two respondents in the infamous "salary overpayment" lawsuit is an absolute outrage! For the respondents to expect the taxpayers of the county to pay their personal legal bills is supremely shameful!" ~ A. E. Newman, Candidate for Southern District Associate Commissioner
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Post: 1,117
"For Gasconade County Presiding Commissoner Ron Jost to authorize the county to pay the legal bills of the two respondents in the infamous "salary overpayment" lawsuit is an absolute outrage! For the respondents to expect the taxpayers of the county to pay their personal legal bills is supremely shameful!" ~ A. E. Newman, Candidate for Southern District Associate Commissioner
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Bible Verse Of The Day - Friday, 11/19/2010
Published by Lois Lame, SSALRCYTMVDQJCP & Assistant Editor
Date: 11/19/2010
Post: 1,116
He replied, ‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what they have will be taken away.’ – Luke 19:26-27
This is a jarring parable. It seems that Jesus is teaching that God is not as concerned about how many resources that we have as much as how well we use those resources. We are tempted to think, “If I only had more money.” or ” All I need are more opportunities.” But this parable tells us that God has already given us resources. What are we doing with them? When God is in the picture, all Moses needed was a staff to deliver the Jewish people from bondage. What has God already put in your hand? How can you use your talent in such a way that our heavenly Father will be able entrust you with more?
Today’s commentary by Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, GraceNYC.org
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Post: 1,116
He replied, ‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what they have will be taken away.’ – Luke 19:26-27
This is a jarring parable. It seems that Jesus is teaching that God is not as concerned about how many resources that we have as much as how well we use those resources. We are tempted to think, “If I only had more money.” or ” All I need are more opportunities.” But this parable tells us that God has already given us resources. What are we doing with them? When God is in the picture, all Moses needed was a staff to deliver the Jewish people from bondage. What has God already put in your hand? How can you use your talent in such a way that our heavenly Father will be able entrust you with more?
Today’s commentary by Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, GraceNYC.org
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Thursday, November 18, 2010
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!
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
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!
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
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" .....
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
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" .....
Reciprocal Links: http://www.DSchaefer.Vemma.com (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.Heart2HeartLyrics.blogspot.com (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.HermannMoNews.blogspot.com (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.RivertownRecipes.blogspot.com (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.HermannAdvertiserCourier.com (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.Time4Pie.com (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Who and what are the citizens of Gasconade County to believe?
Published by Clark Kant, Contributing Writer and Investigative Reporter
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!
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
 |
| Gasconade County Courthouse County Seat (for now): Hermann, MO 11/4/2010 Photo by Dick Schaefer (Hermann Hearsay). Copyright protected. All rights reserved. |
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!
Reciprocal Links: http://www.dschaefer.vemma.com/ (Nutrition For A Lifetime), http://www.heart2heartlyrics.blogspot.com/ (Song Lyrics Seeking Singer-Songwriters), http://www.hermannmonews.blogspot.com/ (The 'Drudge Report' of Hermann), http://www.rivertownrecipes.blogspot.com/ (Great Local Recipes), http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/richardhschaefer (Watkins Natural Products)
Other Recommended Links: http://www.hermannadvertisercourier.com/ (Gasconade County's Newspaper of Record), http://www.time4pie.com/ (Great Pie, Coffee & Conversation)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
