I'm with Larry Walker on the flag issue. I believe displaying the flags continuously day and night is not in keeping with flag etiquette and unless they are kept untattered and clean, disrespectful. For one thing I don't believe the flag is supposed to be flown at night unless illuminated. A better solution might be to use a red, white and blue drape or banner instead of the flag. - George Kolbenschlag

Some love the new too much and some the old.
Do not despise the tattered, torn, and frayed
that speak for those who fearing hurt yet bold
proved they of sacrifice were unafraid.

Some choose the easy way and some the hard.
Do not deride the never finished frills
that story tell of those who have been scarred
yet will not lose the loves of early thrills.

Some take the gentle path and some the rough.
Do not condemn the steady, slow, and sure
that say through those who doing yet enough
avoid excess and triumph will endure.

Some thoughtless grasp the hard won hope that frees,
ignoring all responsibilities.

- Robert Stone, 1 July 2012

Well! Thet outta earn you a seat in the first row of great picktur takers of the Grand Ole Lady.

COF at Dun Roman, (PhD from University of Knifley)
High o'er beautous Downtown Knifley,
Where we sumtimes hafta own up to other beauties out in the hinterlands. --COF

I am looking to purchase a game cube game (not the console, just the game). If any one has in good condition in the case with papers and no scratches,LUIGIS MANSION, please contact me. 270 250-1139. If no answer please leave name and number and I will call you back. thank you --Timmy Corbin

Me and Dale Janes used to drive this road after dark with our lights turned off side by side. Glad our dads didn't find out about it. - Donnie Ray Wheeler

GREAT Idea Ralph! - Jon Halsey

I just had to say what a delightul experience it is to dine at the restaurant at The Pines country club.

The meal was wonderful - a great variety of good food from entree to dessert. The service was excellent and the decor was beautiful, unlike anything you can find anywhere close to Adair County.

You can either choose the buffet that is unlimited or from a variety of delicious choices from the menu.

I hope that everyone takes the time to find out what a pleasant and good place this is to dine. - Lois Cunningham

If anyone is missing a black male lab please contact 270-384-1078. He is a friendly dog and I know he is someone's pet. - Diana

I agree with Ms. Schaeffer in regard to the day old bakery goods at (an area store).

I encountered this gathering up of bakery goods one day and posed the same question to the employee.

It would seem that a solution could be found and this could be given to some organization to help the needy.

Just think about how many businesses discard food items each day and how many people this could benefit. - Betty Coop

I thank Walter Murley for bringing the flags to our attention. I had been noticing the condition of the flags put up by the City and was hoping they would correct this. Those that are tattered and torn would be a lot better if they were taken down. I understand that it may not be possible, but if this could be completed before the 4th, would be really great.

Maybe a few well placed flags to welcome our visitors would be less expensive and a lot easier to take care of. I appreciate the effort and expense the city has incurred installing this large number of flags, and hope something can be worked out to keep our community proudly displaying or flag.

- Joe Hare, Veteran. Patriot Guard Rider

Build sales traffic. Spread the word
The easy, effective way - In CM Classifieds

Selfish fail and fade
but generous teach and touch,
never forgotten.

• It's 39 Days Until Adair County District Schools for the first day of School for students, Wednesday, August 8, 2012. 2012-2013 Adair Co. School Calendar