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Protecting public education: Vote ‘No’ on Amendment 2
Kentucky voters are facing a decision this November that could fundamentally alter the future of public education in the state. Amendment 2, a proposed change to the Kentucky Constitution, seeks to give the Legislature the power to divert public tax dollars away from public schools and direct them toward private institutions. The implications of this…
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Extend grace but you may have to walk away
We live in an age of addiction and dysfunctional personalities. Lives and families are shattered every day by drug addiction, gambling addictions, pornography, alcoholism and more. Some people have anger issues and live daily lashing out at people and loved ones. Many people have serious mental issues and need help and often refuse to get…
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Teachers are underappreciated
School has already started in Kentucky and will begin in a few days in West Virginia and other states. There is no doubt that teachers are underappreciated and underpaid. On a daily basis, they not only educate our children and grandchildren but also influence them in so many ways. If you think about it, they…
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The best place for your vacation
Millions of Americans will still try to fit a few days of time off into their schedules in the next couple of months. More people drive to their vacation than any other mode of transportation. State and national parks are popular this time of year. Niagara Falls will have about 30 million visitors this year.…
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The upcoming presidential election is so important
My dad always said not to get into a discussion about politics or religion – that it would usually cause arguments with friends or even family members. Those were wise words but I just cannot keep my mouth shut about this year’s presidential election. Kamala Harris is just too left-wing and liberal for the United…
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Cheers to Inez and the Appalachian Artist Festival
The Appalachian Artist Festival in Inez set a high standard on Saturday, Aug. 3. Its success was marked by incredible artistry, phenomenal music and responsible enjoyment, making it a model for other festivals. One notable aspect of this year’s festival was the inclusion of alcohol sales. Introducing such an element to public events naturally raises…
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Library should be a library
The library needs to move out of the community center building and back into the library building. Why? Simple. The library cannot afford the upkeep of the community center building. The library moved into the Roy F. Collier Community Center in 2020. In 2019, the library finished the year with $914,000 in cash in the…
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Living in peace and being good Americans
Millions of Democrats went to the polls in state primaries to cast their votes for President Joe Biden. He was elected to represent the Democratic Party once again. He did not have the official votes of the delegates from the convention, but it was a given that he would receive them. On June 27, Biden…
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The meanings of some old sayings
I still use some of the old sayings from time to time. After all, if you grew up in this region, your parents or grandparents likely used a lot of these. “Burning the midnight oil” simply means working late into the night. Before the days of electricity, kerosene oil lamps were used to light a…
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Ageism is disgusting and dangerous
BY ELLEN J. HAHN (AGE 71) The blatant ageism encircling the 2024 Presidential campaign is disgusting and dangerous. Age has taken center stage in our political discourse. A recent opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, “Trump and Biden, Two Old Men Facing Armageddon,” is symbolic of the persistent bias against aging in our society.…
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