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When George R. Smith platted Sedalia, he envisioned that Main Street, close to the hotel that functioned as the Pacific Railroad depot, would become the town’s primary business street. He …
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By Rhonda Chalfant, Contributing Columnist
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12/7/22
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Editor’s note: At this point, you know the drill — I got a little too busy this week, which means you’re getting a column from the archives. This one comes from December 2019. Much …
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By Nicole Cooke, ncooke@sedaliademocrat.com
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12/3/22
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You may have heard a little bit in the news about how our heroic government has stepped in and averted a national railroad workers strike through the power of legislation. A strike at this time, the …
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By Liz Schleicher, Contributing Columnist
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12/3/22
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It’s been a good week for the rule of law.
First, five members of the Oath Keepers, a paramilitary group, were found guilty of various charges relating to the attack on the Capitol on …
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The beating the economy has taken from COVID and labor shortages, complicated by high inflation, has not left Sedalia untouched.
Businesses close for various reasons, but the above factors have no …
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By Doug Kneibert, Contributing Columnist
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12/3/22
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Boy, is that an understatement! A baby changes a lot of things. It’s been a while, but I’m reliving it vicariously through my kids and new grandbabies. A baby can change your sleeping …
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I’m out and about being thankful.
I am thankful that I had pecan pie and coffee for breakfast this morning.
I am thankful that at the ripe old age of 34, I still have a living …
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By Liz Schleicher, Contributing Columnist
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12/1/22
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I made one veggie too many, I didn’t get to make the chocolate bourbon pecan pie, I didn’t put enough stock in the stuffing/dressing, and I completely forgot the curried pumpkin soup. Oh, …
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By Deborah Mitchell, Contributing Columnist
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12/1/22
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In one of my previous Thanksgiving columns, I wrote about some of my traditions for the fall holiday. Some involve favorite foods, some involve the people I spend the day with, and some are unique …
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By Nicole Cooke, ncooke@sedaliademocrat.com
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12/1/22
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I believe that we have more in common than not.
All of us struggle with different battles throughout life. If we’re honest, we probably endure more struggles than joy. I try to keep things …
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By Stephanie Lefevers, Contributing Columnist
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11/30/22
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Author’s note: Last week, the Democrat documented the removal of the metal paneling from the front of the buildings that formerly housed the Maple Leaf Antique Mall. The buildings, resplendent …
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By Rhonda Chalfant, Contributing Columnist
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11/30/22
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Waking up to snow on the ground last Tuesday morning was not a surprise, but it was something I had not been looking forward to. I have always loved the four seasons Missouri offers, but now, my body …
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By Jack Miller, Guest Columnist
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11/23/22
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“Thanksgiving” is my favorite compound word. It covers everything we are supposed to do and be in one word.
Let’s begin by breaking down the word “thanks.”
1 …
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By Stephanie Lefevers, Contributing Columnist
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11/23/22
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Crime continued in Sedalia throughout 1884, 1885, and 1886. Violent crime threatened the peace and security of residents, while the continuation of civil crimes such as prostitution and fraud …
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By Rhonda Chalfant, Contributing Columnist
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11/23/22
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Hello, dear readers:
I am ill (again) with something that is not COVID but is very unpleasant. It began with a sniffle and slight stuffy nose but has since progressed to a low fever, wheezing, …
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By Liz Schleicher, Contributing Columnist
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11/21/22
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Though I know it must be boring by now, I simply cannot avoid talking about Thanksgiving. My favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, has always meant family and food, and this year is no exception. I have …
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By Deborah Mitchell, Contributing Columnist
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11/21/22
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As was expected, Missouri voters approved Amendment 3 on Nov. 8, legalizing recreational marijuana. Pettis County voters had the good sense to reject the amendment.
My Sept. 24 column dealt with a …
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By Doug Kneibert, Contributing Columnist
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11/21/22
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Just under 50% of Pettis County voters participated in Tuesday’s election. That is nothing short of pitiful, and it’s certainly disappointing. For the life of me, I will never understand …
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By Deborah Mitchell, Contributing Columnist
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11/14/22
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As a reporter and editor, part of my job is telling people’s stories. We often cover breaking news or government meetings, but we also publish feature stories about community members. Through …
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By Nicole Cooke, ncooke@sedaliademocrat.com
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11/14/22
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Our personalities are all a little different. We have grown up with different family dynamics and have been formed by our individual environments. We take on beliefs, attitudes, thought patterns and …
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By Stephanie Lefevers, Contributing Columnist
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11/9/22
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