November Birthdays
1 Marylyn Van Patten
2 Paul Beemer
2 David Nally
2 Dorothy Sleep
2 Robert Clark
3 Judy Wilt
4 Eldon Stroburg
5 Sue Hull
5 John Van Patten, Jr.
6 Helen Lawrence
6 Mary Bentley Sheeks
9 Colton Johnson
10 Brent Melvin
10 Lora Wall
11 LuAnn Kettle
12 Doris Risser
12 L.D. Wood
13 Dennis Jackson
14 Jeff Quick
15 Jeanne Cavin
15 Julie Wall
15 Karissa Wiederholt
15 LaVeta Wyllie
16 Barbara McCully
16 Larry Winemiller
16 Donna Walters
17 Amber Farrens
17 Jared Gray
18 Danyelle Jackson
18 Judy King
18 Jim Meek
18 Tammy Schoenmann
18 Rebecca Wall
19 Delbert Molt
19 Brandon Owens
20 Marvel Melvin
20 Lisa Dillon Botzler
21 Corina Lawrence
21 Donald Brown
21 Dorothy Newkirk
21 Jaxson Hull
22 Ethan Coleman
24 Willie Skinner
25 Derek Naill
25 Bub O’Connor
25 Dianne Koehler
25 Joyce Ridge
26 Leena O’Connor Hightshoe
26 Roger Peters
27 Damien Henry
28 Kathleen Drake
28 Gary Loutzenhiser
29 John Cavin
29 Dan Freeman
29 Andrea Owens
29 Kenneth Goff
30 Glen Hull
30 Michelle Saville Riley
30 Ardna Walsh
November Anniversaries
6 Richard & Betty Lamborn
7 Paul & Sue Beemer
11 Chuck & Donna Walters
20 Carey & Joy Stroburg
23 Jerry & Corina Lawrence
24 David & Dee Qualls
24 Jim & Shirley Winemiller
30 Dan & Cindy Nally
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Jack Remembers -- Saturday Nights
It saddens me to think our young rural kids will never experience the thrill of going to town on Saturday night. If you have memories like Dennis Dierking, let me know.
Dear Jack, It was fun to read in the Concordian about the Saturday night ritual from Jack Remembers. Let me tell you what it was like in the late 50’s and early 60’s in good ole Sweet Springs.
On Friday night if you had completed all your chores for the week, your homework was complete, and you hadn’t back-talked your Mother, then you went out to Dad’s workshop and asked for your allowance. It was 50 cents. Once it was in your hands you would call your cousin Phil and arrange to meet at Whitsitt’s Drug Store in 15 minutes. Once we got there we would buy a cherry coke for a dime and then go across the street to the Uptown Theater. Admission was 25 cents for 2 movies and a cartoon. We’d then buy a 10 cent bag of popcorn and for the next 3 ½ hours be totally amused. If you’ve followed my math so far you will know that we each had a nickel left so when the last movie was over we would go across the street to the Sweet Shop, a classic American 60’s malt shop and blow our last nickel on the pinball machine that was in the front window.
Saturday was a different story. Having blown my allowance on Friday night, Saturday consisted of this. My Dad was a mechanic for Turner Chevrolet in downtown Sweet Springs. He worked til noon on Saturdays. We lived about 6 blocks from downtown but Dad would always walk home on Saturday afternoon after he had parked the car in a good spot to visit with people on Saturday night. Saturday nights were incredible. People bringing eggs and produce to Wiley’s grocery. Jack, at one time you could buy a Ford, Mercury, Chevrolet, GM, Chrysler, Dodge product in my home town and now there’s not even a used car dealership that I know of. It’s really sad. Dennis Dierking, Raytown, MO Keep writing, Jack
Jack can be reached at PO Box 40, Oak Grove, MO 64075 or jackremembers @aol.com, www.jackremembers.com
Dear Jack, It was fun to read in the Concordian about the Saturday night ritual from Jack Remembers. Let me tell you what it was like in the late 50’s and early 60’s in good ole Sweet Springs.
On Friday night if you had completed all your chores for the week, your homework was complete, and you hadn’t back-talked your Mother, then you went out to Dad’s workshop and asked for your allowance. It was 50 cents. Once it was in your hands you would call your cousin Phil and arrange to meet at Whitsitt’s Drug Store in 15 minutes. Once we got there we would buy a cherry coke for a dime and then go across the street to the Uptown Theater. Admission was 25 cents for 2 movies and a cartoon. We’d then buy a 10 cent bag of popcorn and for the next 3 ½ hours be totally amused. If you’ve followed my math so far you will know that we each had a nickel left so when the last movie was over we would go across the street to the Sweet Shop, a classic American 60’s malt shop and blow our last nickel on the pinball machine that was in the front window.
Saturday was a different story. Having blown my allowance on Friday night, Saturday consisted of this. My Dad was a mechanic for Turner Chevrolet in downtown Sweet Springs. He worked til noon on Saturdays. We lived about 6 blocks from downtown but Dad would always walk home on Saturday afternoon after he had parked the car in a good spot to visit with people on Saturday night. Saturday nights were incredible. People bringing eggs and produce to Wiley’s grocery. Jack, at one time you could buy a Ford, Mercury, Chevrolet, GM, Chrysler, Dodge product in my home town and now there’s not even a used car dealership that I know of. It’s really sad. Dennis Dierking, Raytown, MO Keep writing, Jack
Jack can be reached at PO Box 40, Oak Grove, MO 64075 or jackremembers @aol.com, www.jackremembers.com
Brad Lager's Capitol Report -- Rebuilding Missouri's Economy
Rebuilding Missouri’s Economy
As the 2011 special session comes to a close, Missouri’s economic outlook is not much different than when the special session began nearly two months ago. While the major push was an attempt to increase government spending under the umbrella of “economic development,” the reality is that there are a number of public policy changes that should be considered instead of creating more special perks for special interest. With the next regular session just two months away, we cannot lose our focus on protecting the interests of taxpayers, reducing government spending, and growing our economy through private sector job creation.
In recent years, every level of government has worked to spur economic growth. Unfortunately, the majority of these attempts have been politicians throwing the taxpayer’s money at specific industries, particular companies and campaign contributors. These government handouts have compounded the already strained budgets thereby forcing dramatic reductions to essential public programs such as education, transportation and public safety.
Although these financial giveaways may create short-term economic activity, they do very little to create long term sustainable economic growth. If we are serious about creating public policy that supports economic growth, then we must pursue comprehensive measures aimed at long-term prosperity. For example, by improving Missouri’s tax structure and reducing the financial burdens on businesses in our state, we will benefit every company operating within our borders. By having a fair legal system that is not hostile towards businesses and a reasonable regulatory environment that is not forcing jobs out of our country, we can create a business climate that encourages innovators and entrepreneurs to invest in their businesses, hire new workers, and grow their companies.
While government incentives are easy to tout as economic development efforts, they too often become special treatment for a handful of companies who lobby effectively. The winners and losers in the free market place should be chosen by consumer’s purchasing practices and not by politicians or government bureaucrats. I believe that the legislature has a greater responsibility to Missouri’s citizens to fight for every Missouri business that supports our communities and keeps our economy growing. While there is no silver bullet for the problems we currently face, I am committed to working hard and continuing to fight for comprehensive solutions that provide widespread support and long-term growth opportunities.
As always, please feel free to call, email, or write with your ideas or concerns. The Capitol number is (573) 751-1415, my email is brad.lager@senate.mo.gov and my mailing address is Room 422, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
As the 2011 special session comes to a close, Missouri’s economic outlook is not much different than when the special session began nearly two months ago. While the major push was an attempt to increase government spending under the umbrella of “economic development,” the reality is that there are a number of public policy changes that should be considered instead of creating more special perks for special interest. With the next regular session just two months away, we cannot lose our focus on protecting the interests of taxpayers, reducing government spending, and growing our economy through private sector job creation.
In recent years, every level of government has worked to spur economic growth. Unfortunately, the majority of these attempts have been politicians throwing the taxpayer’s money at specific industries, particular companies and campaign contributors. These government handouts have compounded the already strained budgets thereby forcing dramatic reductions to essential public programs such as education, transportation and public safety.
Although these financial giveaways may create short-term economic activity, they do very little to create long term sustainable economic growth. If we are serious about creating public policy that supports economic growth, then we must pursue comprehensive measures aimed at long-term prosperity. For example, by improving Missouri’s tax structure and reducing the financial burdens on businesses in our state, we will benefit every company operating within our borders. By having a fair legal system that is not hostile towards businesses and a reasonable regulatory environment that is not forcing jobs out of our country, we can create a business climate that encourages innovators and entrepreneurs to invest in their businesses, hire new workers, and grow their companies.
While government incentives are easy to tout as economic development efforts, they too often become special treatment for a handful of companies who lobby effectively. The winners and losers in the free market place should be chosen by consumer’s purchasing practices and not by politicians or government bureaucrats. I believe that the legislature has a greater responsibility to Missouri’s citizens to fight for every Missouri business that supports our communities and keeps our economy growing. While there is no silver bullet for the problems we currently face, I am committed to working hard and continuing to fight for comprehensive solutions that provide widespread support and long-term growth opportunities.
As always, please feel free to call, email, or write with your ideas or concerns. The Capitol number is (573) 751-1415, my email is brad.lager@senate.mo.gov and my mailing address is Room 422, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
To the Older Christian
You may be growing older
And your step a mite bit slow
You may not move as fast as once,
But oh, God loves you so.
You may think that you're not needed
That your work down here is through!
But my beloved oldster,
God has a plan for you.
Your white hair shows the wisdom
You've gathered through the years;
Your patience stands for victories,
Proves you've conquered many fears.
Your sweetness shows that Christ prevails
His love for you inbides;
As these virtues flow out from you,
You're blessing other lives.
Oh, don't ever be discouraged,
If others must wait for you;
You've done your share of services;
Just let His light shine through.
So rejoice and live with Jesus
And to others his kindness show;
You're still wanted and still needed;
You're God's messenger, you know.
--Submitted by Vivian Coleman
And your step a mite bit slow
You may not move as fast as once,
But oh, God loves you so.
You may think that you're not needed
That your work down here is through!
But my beloved oldster,
God has a plan for you.
Your white hair shows the wisdom
You've gathered through the years;
Your patience stands for victories,
Proves you've conquered many fears.
Your sweetness shows that Christ prevails
His love for you inbides;
As these virtues flow out from you,
You're blessing other lives.
Oh, don't ever be discouraged,
If others must wait for you;
You've done your share of services;
Just let His light shine through.
So rejoice and live with Jesus
And to others his kindness show;
You're still wanted and still needed;
You're God's messenger, you know.
--Submitted by Vivian Coleman
Monday, October 31, 2011
Dust if you Must
Remember -- A layer of dust protects the wood beneath it. A house becomes a home when you can write, "I love you" on the furniture.
I used to spend at least 8 hours every weekend making sure that things were just perfect in case someone came over to visit. One day I realized that no one came over; they were all having fun.
Now, when people do visit, I don't have to explain the "condition" of my home. They are more interested in hearing about the things I have been doing while I was away living and having fun. If you haven't figured it out yet, please consider my advice. Life is short, so please try to enjoy the blessings God has given us.
Dust if you must, but wouldn't it be better to paint a picture or write a letter? Perhaps bake cookies or a cake, and plant a good seed for God. Ponder the difference between want and need.
Dust if you must, but there's not much time, with river to swim or mountains to climb, music to hear, and books to read, friends to cherish, and a life for God to lead.
Dust if you must, but the world's out there with the sun in your eyes, the wind in your hair, a flutter of snow, or a shower of rain. This day will not come around again.
Dust if you must, but bear in mind, old age will come and it's not kind. When you go, and go you must, will the Lord have you spending time in heaven chasing dust?
It is not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived.
--Submitted by Glenda Wyer
I used to spend at least 8 hours every weekend making sure that things were just perfect in case someone came over to visit. One day I realized that no one came over; they were all having fun.
Now, when people do visit, I don't have to explain the "condition" of my home. They are more interested in hearing about the things I have been doing while I was away living and having fun. If you haven't figured it out yet, please consider my advice. Life is short, so please try to enjoy the blessings God has given us.
Dust if you must, but wouldn't it be better to paint a picture or write a letter? Perhaps bake cookies or a cake, and plant a good seed for God. Ponder the difference between want and need.
Dust if you must, but there's not much time, with river to swim or mountains to climb, music to hear, and books to read, friends to cherish, and a life for God to lead.
Dust if you must, but the world's out there with the sun in your eyes, the wind in your hair, a flutter of snow, or a shower of rain. This day will not come around again.
Dust if you must, but bear in mind, old age will come and it's not kind. When you go, and go you must, will the Lord have you spending time in heaven chasing dust?
It is not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived.
--Submitted by Glenda Wyer
Icle Young Visitors
Visitors of Icle Young during the past week have been Cathy Cottrell and sons John and Nathan of Fort Madison, IA; Paul and Sally Beezley of Washington, IA; Huey and Kay Rowen, Glenda Wyer, and Geneveive Walker, all of Sheridan.
Three Killed in Hopkins Wreck
Three people were killed and four others injured in a one car accident 1/2 mile east of Hopkins on 246. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2003 Chevy pickup driven by Scott Woods of Hopkins was eastbound and ran off the south side of the road. Woods overcorrected and then vehicle then went off the north side of the road. As the vehicle came back onto the road, it overturned, coming to rest on the south side of the roadway on its wheels and caught fire. All occupants of the vehicle were ejected. Chrystal Olerich, 18, of Lake View, IA was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:34 in the morning. Benjamin McIntyre, 22, of Hopkins, was also pronounced dead at the scene. Josh Bix, 21, of Hopkins, was pronounced dead at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville.
Sustaining serious injuries were Jordan Breeding, 19, of Hopkins and Samantha Weed, 18, of Bedford. Breeding was life-flighted to Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. Weed was taken to St. Francis Hospital and then life flighted to Omaha. Kaley Folkerts, 19, of Bedford and Scott Woods, 22, of Hopkins received minor injuries. Folkerts was transported to the St. Francis Hospital while Woods refused treatment at the scene.
Sustaining serious injuries were Jordan Breeding, 19, of Hopkins and Samantha Weed, 18, of Bedford. Breeding was life-flighted to Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. Weed was taken to St. Francis Hospital and then life flighted to Omaha. Kaley Folkerts, 19, of Bedford and Scott Woods, 22, of Hopkins received minor injuries. Folkerts was transported to the St. Francis Hospital while Woods refused treatment at the scene.
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