As the sun reaches high in the sky today, a parade of special significance will begin along Hannibal’s traditional parade corridor. The honorees are veterans — those who have served in this country’s armed forces, patriotically giving of themselves in exchange for national security.

The issue: The Hannibal Board of Public Works recently informed the city of Quincy, Ill., that at this time it’s not interested in participating in the proposed hydroelectric project at Lock and Dam 22 in Saverton.
Our stance: We believe that comparing costs to benefits, the BPW’s action was justified.

One of the basic tenets of psychology is to understand the many ways fear is used as a tool to control people’s behavior.

America wants to provide everyone with access to health care. During National Hospice & Palliative Care Month, we who provide care to the terminally ill wrestle with a similar challenge.

The issue: Marion County’s finances are holding their own, despite the recession.
Our stance: The county commissioners made some tough decisions early this year in regard to the 2009 budget which are now paying off.

On Nov. 10, my father along with several other Missouri World War II veterans, will be flown to Washington, D.C. as a guest of the Central  Missouri Honor Flight.

Health care Reform is designed to allow our grandchildren and great-grandchildren to pay for our medical expenses for the foreseeable future. The idea of forcing all businesses, small and large, to pay the insurance for all employees or be fined will cause reductions in jobs. It will result in some businesses just paying the fines, as that will be cheaper than the cost of the insurance. However, this bill isn’t about insuring anyone. It’s about destroying the medical private industry, and taking control of the lives of everyone.

For nearly three decades, the Hannibal Police Department has offered a Children’s Halloween Party free to the children. If not for the generous donations from both the public and businesses, as well as the labor put forth by the volunteers, it would not be possible to provide this event for the hundreds of children who attend every year.

Can an eyesore be beautiful? Courier-Post columnist Danny Henley believes it is possible.