That proves you are unusual, returned the Scarecrow; and I am convinced the only people worthy of consideration in this read more

That proves you are unusual, returned the Scarecrow; and I am convinced the only people worthy of consideration in this world are the unusual ones. For the common folks are like the leaves of a tree, and live and die unnoticed.

Yours was the 10,000-day war born of the Vietnamese's desire to be free and fueled by communist ideology. You met read more

Yours was the 10,000-day war born of the Vietnamese's desire to be free and fueled by communist ideology. You met the call of duty, shouldered your burdens and returned with valor, courage and commitment. We respect, admire and thank you.

I spent over five years fighting crime for the Secretary of State Police on the streets of East St. Louis, read more

I spent over five years fighting crime for the Secretary of State Police on the streets of East St. Louis, earning both a lifesaving award and the Secretary of State's Medal of Honor during that time. We like to think that Macoupin County is safe from the problems of the big city, but unfortunately, violent crimes and methamphetamine production are on the rise in rural areas. My experience working in St. Clair and Madison counties will better able me to confront methamphetamine production and violent crime head-on while still understanding the rural needs of Macoupin County.

Rather than go through such a pointlessly repetitive exercise, the court ruled that the chief of the Forest Service properly read more

Rather than go through such a pointlessly repetitive exercise, the court ruled that the chief of the Forest Service properly adopted the broad moratorium through an agency-wide rule.

Every game we had was important to stay in the hunt. We knew how important the games were. It wasn't read more

Every game we had was important to stay in the hunt. We knew how important the games were. It wasn't until about the last game that we could relax a little.

We even have some of the boys peeking over the fence watching our games. That did not used to happen. read more

We even have some of the boys peeking over the fence watching our games. That did not used to happen. We kind of got their attention. Everybody knows about the baseball program. We're trying to establish that respect for our softball program. Support has been tremendous. What's neat is that some kids are stopping me in the hall and telling me they are coming out for softball next year.

The quest for riches darkens the sense of right and wrong.

The quest for riches darkens the sense of right and wrong.

We're just thrilled to have her,

We're just thrilled to have her,

There is two kinds of music the good and bad. I play the good kind.

There is two kinds of music the good and bad. I play the good kind.