Two weeks ago I wrote a column about cleaning up the litter that lines our streets. It’s not exactly a stunningly innovative thought, and it’s not a particularly bold stance to take, but it is a thought that makes people nod their heads.
And partly because of that column, some might think that my opinion of Sedalia’s general appearance would be pretty low — but that’s just not true.
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