Speak Out

My husband and I just returned from a short vacation with our 8-year-old grandson. We went to an aquarium and a zoo. Both were very nice. They lacked one thing, however. Benches to sit and rest on. Do you know the number of grandparents raising grandchildren? If you have no idea, go to a "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren" meeting at St. ...

Kudos to Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder for being appointed to a delta area leadership position. I am confident Mr. Kinder can pull the entire area out of what many consider intractable poverty. Though it might deviate from his political philosophy a bit, I am going to encourage him to promote a program of government mandated land redistribution and/or the establishment of collective farms...

Thank you to the two ladies that brightened our somewhat sad day by bringing snacks to the Critical Care waiting room. We were waiting to see a relative that had been in an accident and these ladies were kind and caring. You said your church was Mercy Hill and you definitely showed mercy. It is good to know people really do care...

I would like to thank the person who turned my money clip in at Walmart. There are very few people who would have done that. Thank you. Thank you Cape Girardeau School Board. You could not have chosen a better person than Coach Terry Kitchen, Mr. orange and black. He is a man who has always put the students and athletes ahead of all. A great Christian leader, coach and person...

It does not take a genius to know that liquid can be poured from a clear cup into a paper cup in a dark theater. You know the Trump train is starting to derail when president is subjected to a rebuke by heretofore absolute Trump loyalist, columnist Adrienne Ross...

When looking at the cities who opted out of No Tax Weekend it's a shame but not surprising that Cape Girardeau opted out. They need that sales-tax money for more stupid ideas like sculptures that are eyesores, roundabouts that cause congestion, and a silly bus downtown. ...

Kudos to Sullivan for his comment on the emperor's new clothes. At the same time, is it a good idea to put anything in the center of a round-about? See where someone posted pictures of a birthday party at airport. Who do you contact to have a private party there? It was awesome with the planes in the background...

I wish the home health and cleaning companies would stop the workers from bringing their cell phones in the work area because they spend most of their time on cell phones. I would like to say thank you to the gentleman who paid for several individuals items, including mine at Schnucks on Friday. Thank you again; it was very kind of you and I will pay it forward...

PLEASE, no more of the weird pieces around town allegedly called sculptures. I appreciate the artists' endeavors, but this so-called artwork is mostly grotesque and as someone said, "It looks painful." The only pretty one is the silver/aluminum feather near the Southeast Missourian building...

How did it get started that school ends the middle of May and begins the middle of August? Jackson begins Aug 10. That is sad. Kids should be out looking for lighting bugs and counting stars instead of heading for bed. 8:45 p.m. and the sun is still giving us a soft light...

Thank you to all the great people in this area. Today after losing my load of lumber in the street, many people stopped and asked to help me. Thank you all. Just proves there are many great people in the Cape area. Even a lady and her small daughter stopped. Again thank you. I will definitely pass this act of kindness on to others in need...

The movie theater needs to really think of all the possible scenarios of selling alcohol before they make a ridiculous and unwise decision. A recovering alcoholic is already bombarded by beer in so many settings. Let someone enjoy a movie without the temptation of alcohol. ...

If you are wondering why someone is flashing their brights in your face, its probably because you forgot to turn off your FOG lights. On a clear night they are as bad as brights. Between the vermin drawing chickens, the pan handling, and now the threat of allowing shipping crates for housing, who is in charge of Cape planning? Larry, Moe and Curly?...

Month after month after month, I receive my water, sewer, and bill so late in the billing cycle that my payment, which I make electronically, will be past the due date. Last month, I got it four days before it was due; typically it's about 10 days. The city manager's office advises I pay the bill in person, but I work and can't get to that office; I don't shop at Schnucks. ...

Read with interest Mike Jensen's latest column wherein he said it was Obama "who opted for division over unity" in our country. Really? Just days after Obama's election it was Mitch McConnell who said his highest priority was to make him a one-term president, and in doing so sent us down the thorny path of deadlock. ...

Thank you to all the great people in this area. Today after losing my load of lumber in the street, many people stopped and asked to help me. Thank you all. Just proves there are many great people in the Cape area. Even a lady and her small daughter stopped. Again thank you. I will definitely pass this act of kindness on to others in need...

In response to the "Club of Rich White Guys" screwing up healthcare comment. You need to do a little research besides listening to CNN, CBS and all the other liberal media types. If you haven't read the FACTS, Obamacare is going to collapse itself, but I guess you would rather wait for that to happen and then blame all those rich white guys for not seeing it coming. ...

City Jackson, Missouri, please bring clean up/fix up week back to twice a year. Spring and fall like it used to be years ago. The person with the negative view of the library needs to visit it again. It's not collecting dust! Many best sellers are available for all ages. ...

I feel the need to respond to a recent Speak Out comment that presumed to speak for the whole town. Cape Girardeau has a fantastic library. I don't know when this person was there but it is always full of patrons taking advantage of this magnificent facility. ...

Missouri paying tax refunds late. But you sure have to pay them on time or pay high penalties. Yet this governor called two special secessions that were uncalled for and cost taxpayers dearly. Our legislators are the biggest problem in Missouri. They are an over paid joke...