Opinion

Body Richmond City Parks and Recreation Department is hitting the ground running, according to director Haley Williams. A report to the Richmond City Council offered updates in several areas of the department, including new hires, projects, maintenance and future operations.

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Body A recent visit to Richmond News by a University of Missouri (MU) graduate student, I’ve acquired new skills, knowledge and a fresh understanding of the importance of a small town newspaper.

Body Ted Kooser lives on acreage near Garland, Neb. What would become his writing career began when Ted was in his teens. Today he is known for his conversational style, with subjects often about love, family, place and time.

Body “Perfection is the enemy of progress,” according to Winston Churchill. It’s the time of year when we try to do too much, change too quickly.

Body Working at the newspaper there really isn’t a “snow day.” Yes, it is snowing and there are icicles pointing down from buildings but a newspaper must be printed. Even if my driveway is covered with snow eight inches deep, stories must be typed off and sent to be edited.

Body Amid the recent snow drifting into the area, children stayed home as parents scrambled to make work arrangements. Others worked from home, and some took the day off to cozy together, watching movies and making homemade pizza.

Body After getting engaged last month, you can only imagine I have been scrambling to plan my wedding. I used to think people were joking or exaggerating about the wedding planning process.

Body Aaron Hicks, President of Henrietta Special Road District. Gill Road.

Body My nephew, Beau, keeps me on my toes. Keeping on my toes is a good way to develop balance and agility.