opinion
Sound Off! for Feb. 22
I read with great interest the (Opinion Shaper column) from Steve Powell, talking about the gaslights (in the South Main Historic District). I was down there in December for the Christmas Traditions one night, and it was so dark you could hardly see. They really do need to replace some of the lig…
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MY WORLD: A slice of humble pie
When a scantily-clad man is standing next to me talking about pie, I tend to listen.
Feb 22, 2012 | 11:59 am | Loading…
YOUR PLACE TO CALL HOME: Home inspections protect your family
Recently I was at the witness table in the Missouri Capitol's House hearing room to offer my testimony in support of pending legislation to require state licensing of home inspectors.
Feb 21, 2012 | 11:53 am | Loading…
Sound Off! for Feb. 15
I strongly oppose the new fire station Central County Fire and Rescue plans to build on McMenamy Road in St. Peters. Having a station closer does not ensure the safety of the residents. A case in fact is last August in St. Charles there was a fire and four people died, and a fire station was only…
Feb 15, 2012 | 12:11 pm | Loading…
Letter to the editor: Support Terri Violet
I want to express my reasons to support Terri Violet for alderman, Ward 3, in St. Peters.
Feb 15, 2012 | 11:21 am | Loading…
OPINION SHAPER: Strive for conflict resolution
I heard on the news that a friend of mine was murdered recently in her home in Troy.
Feb 15, 2012 | 10:34 am | Loading…
A DIFFERENT WORLD: I'm not perfect, I'm your dad
"Therefore, hear me now, my children, And do not depart from the words of my mouth." Proverbs 5:7
Feb 15, 2012 | 9:44 am | Loading…
OPINION SHAPER: From gaslights to tourism bureau
For those of us who fight the fight to keep the tourism industry brand alive in St. Charles, we are beginning to feel as if we are always fighting an uphill battle.
Feb 08, 2012 | 7:33 pm | Loading…
Letter to the editor: Proud to attend
In all the years I served in the military, the most distressful experience I had was my training instructor. That is why I was so proud to attend the parade in St. Louis for our heroes of the Iraq War.
Feb 08, 2012 | 3:32 pm | Loading…
MY WORLD: Say it with kitty litter
Gentlemen, by the time you read this you will have approximately six days to come up with a valentine gift for your special someone.
Feb 08, 2012 | 1:39 pm | Loading…
Sound Off! for Feb. 8
I live in Wentzville, and I am so glad to see the new Chick-fil-A is standing by (the company's) conviction of staying closed on Sundays. Even with this economy, it's good to see that.
Feb 08, 2012 | 12:29 pm | Loading…
THE BARKING LOT: All dogs shed some hair
Unfortunately, many people who would love to own a dog don't because they're sensitive to certain allergens. For these individuals, being in the company of a dog will trigger such a reaction.
Feb 08, 2012 | 11:12 am | Loading…
Letter to the editor: Protect the will of voters
There are many citizen petitions circulating, but the most important is "Your Vote Counts" because, if passed in November, this constitutional amendment would force state legislators to respect the will of the voters.
Feb 08, 2012 | 10:04 am | Loading…
YOUR PLACE TO CALL HOME: How to get your home ready to sell
Homes are selling in St. Charles County. Last year saw home sales increase in most parts of our country and right here in St. Charles County.
Feb 05, 2012 | 9:41 am | Loading…
Letter to the editor: Celebrate responsibly
Super Bowl Sunday is all about coming together with friends and family to watch the big game and the commercials, while you eat, drink and cheer. Your neighbors at Anheuser-Busch and Krey Distributing also want to remind adult football fans in our area to celebrate responsibly, whether you're at …
Feb 01, 2012 | 6:43 pm | Loading…
A DIFFERENT WORLD: An elephant never forgets
Does winter have you down, my friend?
Feb 01, 2012 | 5:10 pm | Loading…
Sound Off! for Feb. 1
I'm a great-grandma for 23 years and I've been looking at this (Opinion Shaper) article this young man Evan Loveless wrote ("Drug abuse brings false freedom," Jan. 11 Journal), trying to think of something very brilliant to say, except what an outstanding young man! I can't even imagine how proud…
Feb 01, 2012 | 3:39 pm | Loading…
Letter to the editor: Hope for the future
I am optimistic about the news released by the government calling for a national unified movement to address the Alzheimer's disease epidemic and prevent Alzheimer's by 2025.
Feb 01, 2012 | 2:56 pm | Loading…
OPINION SHAPER: Is conversation a dying art?
I'm an eavesdropper. I admit it.
Feb 01, 2012 | 11:53 am | Loading…
OPINION SHAPER: The image of unforgiveness
Somewhere in the childhood files deep in the storage of my memory, it was recorded that my grandmother had a sister to whom she never spoke.
Feb 01, 2012 | 10:04 am | Loading…
OPINION SHAPER: Dehydration drove me insane
Pull up a chair and join me in a glass of water, a big glass of water.
Jan 25, 2012 | 6:29 pm | Loading…
Letter to the editor: Miss those geese
I live in an area of St. Charles that is not rural, around Fountain Lakes and Highway 370. During the course of about six weeks last autumn, on each weekend the unmistakable sound of firearms could be heard just before dawn and just after daybreak. The firing was as intense as the silence afterwa…
Jan 25, 2012 | 2:20 pm | Loading…
Sound Off! for Jan. 25
This is to the impatient person who honked at me when I was trying to park my car at McDonald's on Fifth Street (in St. Charles). You are crude, have no manners and need to grow up and learn some.
Jan 25, 2012 | 12:32 pm | Loading…
Letter to the editor: School plan poses risk
Regarding "Council rejects permit for new high school" (Jan. 18 Journal), the shortsighted plan for the location of a new Wentzville high school on Sommers Road in O'Fallon is a recipe for disaster.
Jan 25, 2012 | 10:05 am | Loading…
MY WORLD: Trivial invite: a convivial plight
Pop quiz: How do you know if you're a good candidate for trivia night?
Jan 25, 2012 | 9:56 am | Loading…
A DIFFERENT WORLD: Silence: the music of a new generation
So the Lil Missus and I were spending New Year's Eve like we do every other wild and crazy Saturday night.
Jan 18, 2012 | 7:13 pm | Loading…
Letter to the editor: In support of Chrismer
After reading Steve Pokin's Jan. 4 column concerning the lawsuit filed against (St. Charles County elections director) Rich Chrismer, I felt strongly that something further had to be said in support of Mr. Chrismer. There also needs to be some further questions raised about the reasons for this s…
Jan 18, 2012 | 6:09 pm | Loading…
Letter to the editor: Truth wins in the end
Thank you, Steve Pokin, for "pokin" fun at the possible frivolous case against (St. Charles County elections director) Rich Chrismer in your Jan. 4 column. The irony of which you wrote is peculiar.
Jan 18, 2012 | 4:43 pm | Loading…
Letter to the editor: More harm than good
When St. Charles County passed the ordinance that required a prescription for popular and safe products containing pseudoephedrine (PSE), I did not anticipate how negative the impact would be on my patients and my practice.
Jan 18, 2012 | 2:28 pm | Loading…
Sound Off! for Jan. 18
I think it was a mistake for (St. Charles County Executive) Steve Ehlmann to veto the salary increase for the sheriff's department. Our deputies put their lives on the line for us all the time. It's very dangerous work, and they should be well compensated for the good job they do.
Jan 18, 2012 | 1:01 pm | Loading…
OPINION SHAPER: Membership in club paid off
I was never interested in the world of high finance. My parents exerted some influence, of course.
Jan 18, 2012 | 12:22 pm | Loading…
MY WORLD: Kindling the fire for a device dependency
It all started with a phone call from our son Mat.
Jan 11, 2012 | 6:29 pm | Loading…
THE BARKING LOT: The K9 thief may need some teaching
If you have a dog who is notorious for stealing food and you are frustrated each time you glance or walk away and your marinating chicken breasts are gone, listen up!
Jan 11, 2012 | 3:33 pm | Loading…
Letter to the editor: Grateful for Crider Center
I would like to thank whoever was responsible for getting the Crider Center moved into the Warrenton area.
Jan 11, 2012 | 1:10 pm | Loading…
Sound Off! for Jan. 11
I'm a Christian. My comment is regarding all the Christians who complain about someone saying "happy holidays." No one is attacking Christmas. "Happy holidays" is a greeting which has been around for a very long time. Burl Ives sang it, Danny Kaye sang it. Why would you want to force your beliefs…
Jan 11, 2012 | 12:21 pm | Loading…
OPINION SHAPER: Drug abuse brings false freedom
When you read the paper or watch the news and see people that are about your age passing away, it makes you think about the choices and decisions you have made.
Jan 11, 2012 | 11:48 am | Loading…
Letter to the editor: Tree topping is bad idea
Back in the dark Middle Ages, people would top trees so the tree would grow shoots they could use for a continual supply of firewood. Today, however, there are no good reasons to top a tree.
Jan 11, 2012 | 10:05 am | Loading…
OPINION SHAPER: She's got freckles, but she is nice
"She's got freckles on her, but she is nice."
Jan 04, 2012 | 5:43 pm | Loading…
Letter to the editor: Leave the smoking outside
Why is it that those against a smoking ban resort to negative name labels to describe non-smokers? "Weak," "thought challenged," "do-gooders" are just a few.
Jan 04, 2012 | 4:42 pm | Loading…
Letter to the editor: Kindness passed on
I read the letter from Dan Krattli (Dec. 21 Journal) about the lady paying for his dozen eggs at Aldi's in O'Fallon. He paid it forward big time.
Jan 04, 2012 | 2:34 pm | Loading…
A DIFFERENT WORLD: Lovers of the English language unite!
It's a new year. Let's face it, those resolutions you made are about as useful as a screen door on a submarine.
Jan 04, 2012 | 1:27 pm | Loading…
Sound Off! for Jan. 4
This is in answer to an article in the paper about St. Peters denying someone to rent their home for a group home for developmentally disabled people. Does St. Peters deny pedophiles and sex offenders to live in St. Peters? I doubt that, because they have rights. And developmentally disabled peop…
Jan 04, 2012 | 12:11 pm | Loading…
MY WORLD: Drop the ball without us
It's time to admit it: Hubby and I have officially crossed over into the land of Old and Tired.
Dec 28, 2011 | 5:57 pm | Loading…
Letter to the editor: How would you feel?
We live in one of the many underdeveloped subdivisions in Wentzville. We have an ever-growing problem with dumping of trash and people using our empty streets to park. We have had people actually having sex in their car in one of the courts. One couple was kind enough to leaving their condom behi…
Dec 28, 2011 | 3:32 pm | Loading…
OPINION SHAPER: To post or not to post
Have you ever had someone speak into your life about something particular you do or say, maybe a mannerism or gesture, then to find you could not get that voice out of your head?
Dec 28, 2011 | 1:22 pm | Loading…
Letter to the editor: Late tax bills
So a homeowner who takes off between Christmas and New Year's comes home from Grandma's house to a stack of mail Jan. 3: The county collector may grant a grace period for late fee/penalty to the mass of torch-bearing protestors. However; the IRS won't allow you to itemize your 2011 tax payment as…
Dec 28, 2011 | 12:41 pm | Loading…
Sound Off! for Dec. 28
This is to (St. Charles Mayor) Sally Faith, who thinks Lindenwood should get all the perks they're supposed to get. I think they ought to look out for the senior citizens more, because Lindenwood pays no taxes and the seniors can't get any breaks. I thought she was going to be better than what we…
Dec 28, 2011 | 10:29 am | Loading…
A DIFFERENT WORLD: Christmas music to soothe the savage beast
An ex-friend of mine recently dropped a bombshell on me.
Dec 21, 2011 | 7:45 am | Loading…
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