Letters

My name is Ray C. Upchurch. I am the jailer of Wayne County and have been for the last two terms. I know what hard work and dedication it takes to be a jailer.

Taylor County should be very proud of its jailer, Rick Benningfield. He is a very professional jailer who has Taylor County in his best interest. You will not find a better man to operate your jail.

I urge you, the voters, to re-elect Rick Benningfield for jailer of Taylor County.

Ray C. Upchurch

Monticello

As a recent AP article points out, animal hoarders - who compulsively collect so many dogs, cats, birds, or other animals that the animals end up in cages only inches bigger than their own bodies, for life - are now trying to impose their hoarding compulsions on animal shelters.

Staff Writer James Roberts commended David Nunery for raising the issue of increasing the City's personal property tax rate.

Roberts stated on Sept. 16 that "... Nunery's actions suggest to me he's thinking of the City, not about re-election. I can't think of a better quality for an elected official."

I can. How about this one - thinking of the people? You remember them. They are the ones working, living or owning property in the City that are making less money or are unemployed of late, who have the chore of paying those taxes.

On Sept. 25, the Campbellsville/Taylor County Anti-Drug Coalition participated in the Prescription Drug Drop-off Day, part of a nationwide DEA initiative. It was a tremendous success.

The coalition would like to thank the community partners who made this event possible: Wal-Mart for providing space, Campbellsville Water and Sewer staff, Campbellsville Mayor Brenda Allen and Taylor County Middle School Peers for Peace for helping distribute flyers, and Taylor County Sheriff John Shipp, and Sheriff Deputies Tom Finck and Paul Lacy for their time and effort.