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The Open Access Petition group got a surge of signatures over the weekend, pushed well past the 1/2 way point and now have less than 1300 signatures remaining to put the Open Access issue to a vote of the people. Poplar Bluff City Manager, Doug Bagby, was reported in the Daily American Republic on June 6 as saying, "'roughly 2900 signatures' are needed to put the issue on the ballot." Brian Becker, owner of semo.net, stated, "Our group gathered more than 300 signatures in under 10 hours this weekend. The support for this being on the ballot is amazing."

PRESS RELEASE: Doug Libla, Republican candidate for State Senate in the 25th District, announced today that his campaign raised $180,020 during the 3rd quarter reporting period that ended September 30th, and has $172,787.50 in cash on hand. Those figures exceeded the campaign’s goals and far outpaced typical early fundraising for first-time Senate candidates. “Our campaign is very appreciative and humbled by the outpouring of support we’ve received in the few days of entering this race,” Libla stated. The 3rd quarter total is especially remarkable considering that Libla joined the race and established his committee on August 25th, giving him barely over one full month—37 days—to raise funds during the 92 day quarter.

We are looking to hire a couple more people for $100 for 10 hours of work this weekend: Saturday (11am to 5:30 with lunch) and Sunday (1:30pm to 5:30). Qualifications that are helpful for the positions are good communications skills, willing to walk door to door, a good listener and a great heart. Must be 18 years of age or older. Contact brian@semo.net for more information or call 573.686.9114 and press 7.

The John J. Pershing Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center will host its 4th Annual “Welcome Home” Celebration for military veterans and their families and friends on Saturday, October 8. The public is invited to participate and show appreciation for America’s heroes. The “Welcome Home” theme spotlights returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans, but also serves as a way to honor the service of all veterans. In addition, a special ceremony inducting eight new honorees into the Wall of Valor will take place. Unique among VA medical centers to the John J. Pershing VAMC, the purpose of the Wall of Valor is to recognize veterans who have received awards for their valorous actions in combat. The event will also serve as a

With our smaller staff, handling a "call in" from a sick staffer is not as simple these days. We will be closing early tonight (4pm 9/19) and reopen at 7am tomorrow morning (9/20).