Sedline

“If you are an elderly person and you muster up some energy and exert yourself, the next day you aren’t worth two hoots.”

“I picked up my granddaughter Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, from school and I was really kind of sad for the children who didn’t get these gigantic balloons that were delivered to them by their parents. I think that should be kept private. ... I feel for the children who didn’t get anything like that.”

“As my children grew up, they attended Sedalia schools and graduated from Smith-Cotton High School, all five of them. One of my greatest pleasures was saving the clippings of their achievements, especially the honor rolls from the Sedalia Democrat. I am denied that pleasure with my grandchildren as Sedalia schools are ignored while surrounding schools honor rolls are printed. I have asked several people but never received an answer as to why Sedalia schools are ignored. Can you give me an answer?”

"In regard to the story on Spring Fork church, I recently saw a show on Home and Garden TV called ‘You Live In What?’ and they featured a church that had been made into a home. I think that would be a really neat idea rather than tear it down.” (Sept. 28)

“With all due respect to Rose Nolen, we are all deeply indebted to Martin Luther King Jr. for his like of dedication and service, not just minorities.”

“Sedalia voters need a choice on the City Council race in the April election. Please come forward and file so that we can have a choice.”

“You know that Christmas miracle that I was desperate for? Thanks to my awesomeriffic boss, I just got it. I love you, buddy.”

“I was wondering if anybody could post the times that Santa is down at the courthouse.” (4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Christmas)

“The population of Sedalia has been around 20,000 people for as long as I can remember. We have no new two-story buildings or bigger so I don’t know why we need to have a new, bigger fire truck and a new, bigger fire station to put it in.”

“How about having the Sedalia Heritage Days celebration in warmer weather? I wanted to attend, but it was just too cool and I didn’t want to catch a cold.”

“I think people who call Sedline to complain, I mean, there are more important things in the world than what they are complaining about. ... Some of the comments are just dumb. ... Don’t complain about stuff that doesn’t even matter.”

“I guess pajama day is another one of those rich kid days at the high school. My family could never afford pajamas, so pajama day is pretty much lost on me.”

“I will be limiting my calls into Sedline because I believe you are biased. ... I will give you one more Sedline, and I don’t care if you print it.”

“If you are a Christian, how can you possibly vote for Obama? Look at his policies. They are unchristian and you’ll have to account for whatever you sign up for.”

“Is too much emphasis being made of what to wear to church? When asked why they don’t go to church, many poor people list clothes as the No. 1 reason. This is sad because we, as Christians, are told to seek out the poor, the crippled, the homeless and the blind. To answer another question, yes, I have worn Wranglers and a Polo shirt to church.”

“I don’t understand why anybody would have a problem with being educated about sexual education or evolution in schools. If you have a religious belief that contradicts that, why don’t you sit down with your children and discuss what you believe and why you believe that, and answer the questions they might have at home? You might actually have a discussion with your child — I know that’s kind of difficult. But to deny them that information is ridiculous.”

“The city does not want me to have my rake, hoe and spade by the side of my front steps. I believe they should be allowed, especially if the owner or renter is a yard or flower person. I have moved them to the back steps; I hope this is OK.”