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I’m tired of broken campaign promises. Red vs. blue binary thinking. Pre-determined “hot-button issues” meant to stir up drama and emotion and distract voters from our …
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By Liz Schleicher,
Contributing Columnist
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11/3/22
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I would like to digress from my usual review of wines and go to the question or problem of what to do with a bottle of wine that has not been finished.
There are many gadgets and gizmos on …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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11/3/22
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And those Italian wines just keep on coming.
This time, the wines are from the Island of Sicily, which is located just off of the toe of the Italian “boot'' and has a very hot and …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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10/27/22
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As book challenges continue to rise in America, seeing a decades-long high last year, according to the American Library Association, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has also decided to turn …
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By Nicole Cooke, nicolec@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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10/27/22
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Autumn leaf color seems to be lasting a bit longer this year.
I thought the three nights of weather in the 20s might mean immediate leaf drop, but the colorful leaves seemed to hang on. …
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By Susan Burch, Contributing Columnist
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10/27/22
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One of the Ten Commandments forbids that the faithful make idols. I would imagine that when many of us hear this, what comes to mind is worshiping physical idols. But Richard Rohr, in his book …
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By Marie Christ, Church of the Brethren
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10/24/22
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Every wine-producing country has discovered an area where grapes grown there have proven to make the best wines consistently.
In Chile, it is the Central Valley that is the main …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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10/20/22
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Today’s edition of the Star-Journal includes our second annual 20 Under 40 special section, and I’m excited for the community to see it.
This section takes quite a bit of work, from …
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By Nicole Cooke, nicolec@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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10/20/22
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A few years ago, my wife and I spent the better part of a week in Cape Coral, Florida. It was our “headquarters” as we visited Sanibel Island, Pine Island and nature areas in that part of …
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By Phil Miller, Contributing Columnist
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10/20/22
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In the midst of his pastoral epistle to Timothy, Paul says, “Avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.” Of course, the next sentence is, “A servant of …
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By Robin Dale
Pastor, Elm Spring Baptist Church
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10/17/22
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Current economic conditions have caused a rise in the price of all goods, with wine being among those that has been very hard hit.
However, what is happening now to the wine industry has …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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10/13/22
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This past month has been a rather rough month for me. What should have been a time of settlement and calm quickly grew into a period of chaos and pain. Kids back in school? Here are 20 more things to …
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By John Paul Suchecki, Minister, Warrensburg Church of Christ
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10/11/22
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October means many things — fall festivals, cooler weather, homecoming celebrations, and Halloween. It also means the appearance of pink in hospitals and communities across the country for …
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By Nicole Cooke, nicolec@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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10/6/22
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Italians have been making wine since as far back as written history goes and probably even a good bit before that.
It, therefore, stands to reason that they should have the process …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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10/6/22
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Out on my morning walk today, I came across a snail shell. I always pick up a shell when I find one to see if it still houses a snail or not. Often there is still a snail inside, so I chuck the …
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Heather Jepsen
Pastor, Warrensburg First Presbyterian Church
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10/6/22
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With winter on the way, the wines that I call the Burgundy Twins, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, are in line to replace the softer, fruitier wines that dominate the warmer seasons.
I was …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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9/30/22
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According to a Georgetown University study, the cost of higher education has increased 169% over the last 40 years. And according to Sallie Mae’s annual How America Pays for College survey, …
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By Scott Fitzpatrick, Guest Columnist
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9/30/22
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Smile — it makes people wonder what you are up to! No, maybe that’s not the reason for smiles, but have you ever noticed how it makes you feel when you encounter someone that seems to be …
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By Don Smith, Pastor, Life Church of the Nazarene
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9/26/22
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While I spend most of my working hours in my office at the Sedalia Democrat, once a week, I make the 40-minute drive to work in the Warrensburg Star-Journal office. On the way there, I usually listen …
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By Nicole Cooke, nicolec@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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9/22/22
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There is something afoot.
Something spectacular is about to happen and I have no idea what it is or when it is going to occur. I know this because never, in almost 40 years of writing about …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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9/22/22
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