I just read that article by Skelley. Now, that was cool, but it didn

President Obama:

Today I read of your administrations' plan to re-define September 11 as a National Service Day. Sir, it's time we had a talk.........

During your campaign, Americans watched as you made mockery of our tradition of standing and crossing your heart when the Pledge of Allegiance was spoken. You, out of four people on the stage, were the only one not honoring our tradition.

So, you live in Independence, KS and area covered by 4-County. Do you think it strange that 4-County is primarily here for mental health? No, me neither...but what is this about all the different things that they are getting into without benefit of coordination with local folks?

Taken right off the front page of their site:

Four County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private not-for-profit licensed Kansas community mental health center providing comprehensive services for the ever changing needsof all populations residingwithin the Southeast Kansas counties of Chautauqua, Elk, Montgomery and Wilson.

Four-County now has the ability to push out almost every other transportation and local community support group in the four counties listed above. I didn't realize that a non-profit entity could garner so much power.

Four-County handles:

Clinical Services

Crisis Diversion

• Attendant Care
• Case Management
• Liaison Services
  
  Community Base Services for Children

Now, in addition to the items above, Four-County has increased Connections to include Medicaid, and other transportation services without discussion with other groups in the four counties. There are companies that have worked awfully hard to serve the community that are going to be pushed aside by this latest slight on the part of Four-County.

I thought that this non-profit had a handle on what its core services are. Oh, no...now they include grants for vehicles to carry people under Medicaid, and as a part of a grant. Had they worked the grant differently and managed it with other local entities, then seniors, and the challenged could really benefit along with the companies and other local agencies. Sorta seems curious. Maybe I am off.

Now, I am proud to do anything that helps our community, but not to the exclusion of people, agencies and businesses who have worked hard all of these years to be supportive to this their own community.

Me? I am a local boy who has used their services, waited on their transport suffered through some of what I consider indignity in their environment. This is entirely my opinion and not the opinion of this newspaper or anyone associated with it. No, I am on my own in my diatribe against an agency that becomes such a panacea to the community that no other related business can survive without becoming part of "The Four-County Connection!"

Another note from their website:

Partners - As with all members of our community, Four County strives to be a partner to other agencies, organizations, professionals, and citizens in helping all people to live a healthy and normal life. Our particular role in this endeavor is to assist in the emotional well being of all people and their families.

How does this qualify the non-profit to get into transportation? I am not happy about this and neither should you be.

Scene opens with Obama looking at his image in the mirror in the bathroom of the White house. "Honey, do you think I am getting older?"

"hm, no honey" she half replied.

Looking at his waistline, "I am the man!" "Right?"

Rolling her eyes as all women do, "Sure, you bet, you the man!"

"I am the most powerful man on earth!" With that, she rolled over and asked, "What was that darling?"

"I meant after you darling!" And, then under his breath, "Whew!"

Obama is here, he has come...he has done nothing, achieved nothing, been awarded the Nobel Prize and now he is pouting over the fact that his popularity is almost gone.

President Obama, I have to tell you that I have not nor will I ever be a fan of anyone who got into the White House as the only other choice. Think about it. I voted for your oponent because of his experience, his background in the military and the Congress and his proven desire to improve the lot of the average man and woman in these United States.

You sir, have done NOTHING!

I know that you have become acquainted with the term "lame duck president" and looking it up in the dictionary, I see your picture there. I am proud of my time in the military, I am proud of my fellow citizens in the United States, for I know what you obviously don't...THIS IS THE BEST COUNTRY ON THIS EARTH!

Now, we have people telling us that it is wrong to make money, it is better to spread it around. I live in a democracy, a democracy where people can build a life, a business and live unto themselves as necessary. Leave us alone, go home...Illinois needs you and your nonsensical, yet whimsical leadership.

Mad!?! You bet I am...Do something or get the hell out.

One might wonder how an election in Boston, MA could possibly affect the rest of the country including Kansas! For a Republican to win an office held by Kennedys for so long...wow...just doesn't get it. This is the moment when you get to see the end of some interesting but troubling events on the part of the Democratic Party.

Have you ever wondered how many kids actually go through Christmas without ever seeing anything under their tree? Well today I seen one of the best sights that will bring hope and joy to many of children this Christmas Season.

In Independence, Kansas on November 28 2009 at about noon a group of motorcyclists paraded down 10th street with toys propped in their windshield, the back of their bikes, and one individual was hauling a little tag along that had Santa Clause sitting in a chair.

If this is not the spirit of Christmas then I don't know what is. Maybe this is willhelp us realize just how important organizations like Toys 4 Tots and the Salvation Army are to those you would not other wise have a Christmas to remember.

I really thought this bore repeating! Have fun, I did!

Did you hear about the guy with a truckload of Obama souvenirs that he can't give away?True story, check it out here.

If you barely remember these 2009 fads that flopped in 2009, it's because -- well, they've gone OUT almost as quickly as they came IN. On January 20, 2009 Obama was sworn in as the first black president and WOW!!! was that trendy or not? Both Obama and Michelle were haught and America couldn't get enough of them. Her clothes, her arms, his suave, bringing a new era to the White House.... the thrill, the ecstasy...

Then, O'Baby!!! Seven days later, the octo-mom had that litter. America blinked and O'Chosen One had to share the limelight. There were other short-lived "distractions". Time moves on and now

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Well, Neewolllah is over! I have to say that I had a wonderful time just walking around looking at all of the people, things and events!

Loved the parade!