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Letters

  • Support Tony Young, a candidate for change

    Since the recent mayoral primary, I have been asked whom I would support for mayor in the general election.

    After running against these two candidates, I felt that each ran a fair campaign. I personally like both candidates, and I have based my choice solely on the opinions they've expressed about the best way to run the city.

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  • Potential project for students?

    Reading the story in Monday's News-Journal, "A piece of history," I can't help but think this would be a wonderful opportunity for the local high schools, one or both, to take this on as a project, provided the owner, Shelby Druien Jr., would approve.

    It could be a project for those students who would have interest donating time and effort by painting and repair. I am not sure if the high schools still teach woodworking classes, but this would be a great opportunity as well as a restoration project.

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  • It's time to remind politicians that they work for us

    In 2007, I graduated from Taylor County High School. Among other things, my fellow students and I learned how critical the concept of democracy is to a free society. For this reason, I was very disappointed to read the article County Schools Try For Nickel Tax Again.

    I realize how essential it is to provide the resources necessary to provide the best education possible for today's young people. Having said that, the issue at hand is more complicated than building a new school.

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  • Tennis series thanks

    On Aug. 7-8, the Central Kentucky Tennis Series came to Campbellsville's Miller Park for the 2010 Miller Park Tennis Classic. One of the largest tournaments in the series, the Classic this year involved 147 players, including many junior players.

    The tournament drew players from Campbellsville, Sonora, Harrodsburg, Lebanon, Elizabethtown, Russell Springs, Columbia, London, Danville, Louisville, Hodgenville, Richmond, Georgetown, Liberty, Lawrenceburg, Greensburg, Bowling Green and Bardstown.

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  • Chamber thanks

    I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the hole sponsors, corporate sponsors and to those who donated items for our goody bags.

    Without these people, the Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Scramble would not be a huge success.

    Hometown Wireless, Greg's Furniture, Burkholder Insurance, Lyon-DeWitt, P.C. Clark, Magnolia Alley, Team Taylor County, Lee's Famous Recipe, Q-104, Smith-Altman Insurance, H & W Sport Shop, Creek Side Restaurant, Visions Salon, Poplar Grove Senior Apartments, Green River Cinema 6,

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  • Homeplace thanks

    The board at The Homeplace on Green River thanks all who came to our fall heritage festival on Sept. 11. In spite of the uncertain weather, we had a record turnout of at least 1,500.

    We thank the many of you who helped set up, provided activities and demonstrations needed to make the festival a success and those who came to demonstrate or sell your art and craftwork.

    But most of all, we thank those of you who came just to enjoy the day with your family and friends.

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  • Walsh is best candidate for sheriff

    From my earliest years, my parents stressed the values of honesty, hard work and responsibility. They didn't just preach; they led by example. Now as an adult, I see the wisdom of their teachings and the impact on my life and those with whom I come in contact.

    As I prepared to graduate from college last year, I sought a career, which would fulfill me, contribute positively to my community and be a tribute to my upbringing. I was honored when Bill Walsh asked me to join his slate in his campaign for Taylor County sheriff.

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  • Preacher's plans violate basic beliefs

    I saw in a newspaper last week that the pastor of a Christian church in Gainesville, Fla. still planned to carry out his public book-burning on Sept. 11 and destroy what he considers to be evil books that teach millions of people a religion that is unlike his, despite the fact that those millions consider these books to be holy.

    His decision to do that was distressing in that it violated the basic beliefs of the religion he represents. But this particular time in world affairs made it even more troubling.

    I'm glad that he decided not to do so.

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  • It's time to fill shoeboxes

    It's time once again for Operation Christmas Child.

    Last year, we collected 3,284 shoeboxes filled with gifts for girls and boys everywhere. Our basement was running over and we rejoiced with each box we received. We thank each and everyone who filled a shoebox and brought it to us.

    We are again accepting shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. You may bring them starting in October until Nov. 21. If you have questions, you may call us at 789-2523. Our address is 2400 Saloma Road in Campbellsville.

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  • Hello to my former neighbors

    My late wife and I lived in Campbellsville for about three years and knew all our close neighbors. It is funny how there is so much difference from Saginaw, Texas than Campbellsville.

    Very few yards had high-boarded fences and everyone on our block was pretty nice and friendly. My wife owned a crafts shop so we met even more of Campbellsville. I have been in Texas for a little over three years and don't know the name of one neighbor and most seem to care less if you did try to be friendly to them.

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