George Scruton, editor of the Sedalia Sentinel, came to Sedalia in 1901 to become the editor of the Sedalia Sentinel, one of Sedalia’s newspapers. Scruton brought a wide background to his job.
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By Rhonda Chalfant
Contributing Columnist
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5/2/23
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The second Ukrainian Festival hosted Saturday in downtown Sedalia attracted a good crowd, and everyone appeared to be having a good time. Earnings from the festival will be sent to war-torn Ukraine, where a good time is hard to come by these days.
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By Doug Kneibert
Contributing Columnist
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5/1/23
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It has rained one measly tenth of an inch this month at my house.
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Though my mother was brilliant, she often did things that defied logic – and logic wasn’t her strong suit. Her lack of linear thought often made her laugh at herself when she saw that what she had done was ridiculously funny. And she often told on herself, laughing the whole time.
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4/28/23
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Baling and wrapping high-moisture forage has become a popular way to conserve spring forage crops. The advantages include less drying time needed before baling, harvesting at an earlier stage of maturity to capture high nutrient value, and reduced storage losses.
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By Gene Schmitz
University of Missouri Extension
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4/26/23
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I can’t say that I am enthusiastic when it comes to preparing for the next presidential election, but it is, undoubtedly, time to begin thinking and talking about it.
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By Stephanie Lefevers
Contributing Columnist
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4/25/23
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J. West Goodwin’s Sedalia Bazoo, which began publishing in 1868, had as its motto the phrase, “Who bloweth not his own Bazoo, the same shall not be blown.” Goodwin’s sense of self-importance carried Goodwin’s assurance that he and his paper were right in both their outspoken articles and editorials.
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By Rhonda Chalfant
Contributing Columnist
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4/25/23
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Editor's note: This week has been another busy one both at work and at home. With the spring season here, I thought this column from almost exactly one year ago would be a good substitute. While I think my green thumb saw some improvements last year, I definitely still have a long way to go before I reach grandma's gardening status. I'll be giving it another go next month, so we'll see how long my plants last this time around.
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By Nicole Cooke
ncooke@sedaliademocrat.com
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4/21/23
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I love to see that look of wonder in the eyes of my grandchildren when they encounter something new that surprises them. I must admit, however, that I am also a little jealous of the fact that they have so many experiences to be surprised by ahead of them.
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By Jack Miller
Guest Columnist
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4/21/23
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Once upon a time, Jesus interrupted a woman’s life and invited her into a life-changing relationship with God. She was a woman who had been married at least a few times and was currently living with another man. Jesus shared with her that she had been looking for something in those relationships that only He could offer.
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By Rev. Dr. Chad McMullin
First Christian Church of Sedalia
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4/20/23
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It started with chicken nuggets.
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By Gary Beckman
Boys & Girls Clubs Executive Director
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4/19/23
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“If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them and half as much money.” – Author Unknown
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By Stephanie Lefevers
Contributing Columnist
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4/18/23
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County and township boundaries were often created to provide convenient places for people to vote. In 1832, according to the 1882 History of Pettis County, Legislator Charles Cravens from Saline County encouraged the legislature to alter the border of Saline County and create the northeastern part of Pettis County. Pettis County was established in 1833.
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By Rhonda Chalfant
Contributing Columnist
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4/18/23
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“Hanlon’s Razor is an adage or rule of thumb that states, ‘Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.*’”
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By Liz Schleicher
Contributing Columnist
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4/14/23
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The old Republican fondness for isolationism appears to be making a comeback, and that’s not a good sign.
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By Doug Kneibert
Contributing Columnist
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4/14/23
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WROCLAW, Poland – It is unreal to me to be in Poland these last two weeks helping at a Ukrainian refugee help point. And as you read this on Saturday, I will be flying back to America – a bittersweet thought.
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By Faith Bemiss
fbemiss@sedaliademocrat.com
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4/14/23
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Here’s one for you. Missouri has made national news – PBS, NPR, and even Katie Couric’s daily newsletter, “Wake Up Call,” among others – and not in a good way. The Missouri House of Representatives has voted to remove public library funding from Missouri’s budget. The budget still must go to the Senate, and Springfield’s Sen. Hough says he intends to restore the funding of $4.5 million. After all, the Missouri Constitution says that Missouri supports “the establishment and development of free public libraries and . . . accepts the obligation of their support by the state and its subdivisions and municipalities in such manner may be provided by law.”
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By Deborah Mitchell
Contributing Columnist
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4/14/23
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Have you ever browsed the shelves at the library, not really sure what you’re looking for? Have you been in a reading rut, not quite finding a book or author that you can really get into? Maybe you just want to try something new, but you don’t know where to start. We’ve all been there! Now, at the Sedalia Public Library, we have a solution to this problem.
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By Jamie Sparks
Library Director
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4/12/23
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I will most likely step on some toes with what I am about to say, but it needs to be said.
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By Stephanie Lefevers
Contributing Columnist
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4/11/23
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Pettis County was established by the Missouri General Assembly in 1833, out of the southern part of Saline County and the western part of Cooper County. Settlers had been in the area since as early as 1808-09, according to the 1882 History of Pettis County, and by 1833, approximately 600 people resided here. The county was divided into townships whose boundaries changed as the population of each area increased.
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By Rhonda Chalfant
Contributing Columnist
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4/11/23
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