Monarch Firefighters: Nothing Can Destroy Our Pride in Serving You
By Andrew T. Stecko3rd District Vice President, Professional Firefighters of Eastern Missouri Local 2665& Shop Steward for Firefighters/Paramedics in the Monarch Fire Protection DistrictAs a Boy...
View ArticleThe Countdown Begins
We've all seen the nutty tweets since the Ferguson decision, so how long until we get a new legislature? Well, the countdown has begun and quite frankly, we cannot wait until certain public officials...
View ArticleBattalion Chief at Monarch Fire Protection District Terminated Without...
Sean T. Porter is a decorated 35-Year Veteran of the Department Who Was Given No Reason for DismissalDecember 15, 2014, Chesterfield, Missouri...Sean T. Porter, a decorated Battalion Chief at the...
View ArticleSemo pays the price
With the bottom three poorest counties in the State, and rated in the bottom 10 of the Country, the 8th Congressional is the poorest CD in the State. So what are Congressman Smiths priorities? Stop...
View ArticleThe immorality of the Republican majority
By not expanding Medicade,300,000 Missourians are left without any healthcoverage. The facts clearly show that without access to healthcare, people are forced to make poor healthcare decisions, not go...
View ArticleMr. Ed Speaks...against a mandate.
So...the "Right to Farm" initiative passes with barely 2400 votes and folks like Missouri Senator Mike Parson express distain over a recount:"It is a shame the taxpayers have had to foot the bill for...
View ArticleMonarch Firefighters Community Outreach Program Donates $6,500 To "No Woman...
Next Stop: Shaving Heads on March 7 to Help Cure Childhood CancersFEBRUARY 23, 2015, St. Louis, Missouri...The Monarch Firefighters Community Outreach Program is pleased to announce that Monarch...
View ArticleChesterfield Residents Dispute Claims by Monarch Board of Directors
Taxpayers Ask: "What is Fact and What is Fiction?"FEBRUARY 26, 2015, Chesterfield, Missouri...Taxpayers in St. Louis County's Monarch Fire Protection District are disputing public claims by Monarch...
View ArticleJohn Hancock's self-description
Here is John Hancock's home page on Twitter.You will find the following as his self-description:John Hancock@johnrhancockChristian, Husband, Father, Committed Conservative, GOP operative, piano...
View ArticleWhy I despair for the Democratic Party in Missouri
I'm looking at a request from the Missouri Democratic State Committee for money.The PO Box is in Washington, DC.If I send them money, it will go to a processing center in Lexington, Kentucky.What is...
View ArticleMonarch Board Members Robin Harris and Jane Cunningham Are Sued for...
March 21, 2015, St. Louis, Missouri...Robin Harris, president of the Monarch Fire Protection District Board of Directors, and Jane Cunningham, board secretary, have been sued for discrimination in a...
View ArticleJudge Modifies Provisions of Social Media Policy Launched in Monarch Fire...
St. Louis County Circuit Court Judge issues order modifying provisions of a social media policy that the District's board of directors launched to control employee use of Facebook, Twitter and other...
View ArticleFour Chiefs Who Left Monarch District in 2014 Discuss Board Member Falsehoods
Chiefs Say: Monarch Fire Board Claims about Chesterfield Bond Issue are a FallacyAPRIL 1, 2015, St. Louis, Missouri...Four chiefs who left leadership positions at the Monarch Fire Protection District...
View ArticleChesterfield Resident Blocks Road, Yells Profanities and Interferes with Fire...
APRIL 1, 2015, Chesterfield, Missouri...A police report was filed against Chesterfield resident Larry Hoffman after he blocked roadway access, yelled profanities and interfered with emergency...
View ArticleSteve Swyers Resigns as Director of Monarch Fire Protection District
By Steve Swyers - Chesterfield, Missouri - April 20, 2015 Effective immediately, I resign as a member of the Monarch Fire Protection District Board of Directors, a position to which I was elected in...
View ArticleKelley Miller Seeks Appointment to Vacant Seat on Monarch Fire District Board...
Miller notifies Board President Robin Harris, Secretary Jane Cunningham and Fire Chief Chuck Marsonette After Abrupt Resignation by Monarch Director Steve SwyersAPRIL 28, 2015, Chesterfield,...
View ArticleSpeak Out Against Misconduct and Wrongdoing by Monarch Board of Directors
Commentary by Marlyn Flauter - Chesterfield, MissouriI wish my grandmother was alive to see the insolent and irresponsible behavior by current board members at the Monarch Fire Protection District.My...
View ArticleBranson and the flag of insurrection
The last time I was in Branson, several years ago, it was impossible not to see the flag of insurrection in front of a lot of souvenir shops.Does anyone know that is still the case?Are they coming...
View ArticleMonarch Firefighters' Labor Commitment is to Community
Many firefighters and paramedics in St. Louis County's Monarch Fire Protection District spent Labor Day Weekend collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and preparing for a...
View ArticleTaking names -- keeping a list?
Yesterday, I attended a fundraiser for Jason Kander at a private home in Warrensburg.On the sidewalk, a white male of college age had a camera photographing everyone attending. Apparently, someone is...
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