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Today's Opinions

  • Obama is ready to lead

    I am supporting Senator Obama for President of the United States because he is an intelligent, steady leader that offers us real change from the Bush policies that have failed us for eight years. Our country is facing an economic crisis, war on two fronts, global warming and environmental challenges that must be approached with a steady hand. We must restore our reputation as the leader of the free world. A generational change in leadership by a man that is the embodiment of the American dream is needed; it is the best chance our country has to change our current course.

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  • Wood deserves vote

    The 61st District has an outstanding choice for State Representative in the November election.

    I refer, of course, to Steve Wood, whom I have known for over 20 years as a man of God with Christian morals, and who is fiscally conservative and is a hardworking, exemplary businessman and father.

    I urge you to carefully consider this outstanding young man.

    As a graduate of Williamstown High School (1946) I know of no one who has more achievements, both in business and in community affairs.

    Leroy Kinman

    Arlington, Texas

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  • Sorghum Festival

    Driving down Hwy. 355, there is no traffic. One can admire the beautiful color of fall. You can feel almost isolated from the world in this awesome place. Seemingly out of nowhere, cars and trucks are everywhere, huge RV’s have parked and set up camp here along the Kentucky River and then you hear it start. The sorghum engine is making its sweet juice, you have arrived at the Sorghum Fest.

    Men are throwing wood in a hole in this big contraption that looks like a train engine. Smoke boils from the top and the wheel starts turning.

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  • Domestic violence month

    October is Domestic Violence month. This happens everyday, everywhere. Many people feel alone – but that is not true. I am a survivor myself. The words and the beatings hurt your heart very deep inside. You may think there is no help, but call your local cop. It took me four months before I could come home from a shelter. If you have small kids, you owe them a better life.

    My sister and her husband opened their home to me, and Tony Stigers helped get me out of that awful situation.

    Hope Suttles

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  • Separating fact from fiction

    OK. You don’t need me to tell you that the November elections are vastly important this time around.

    Our country is in a scary place right now, with banks folding left and right, and Congress in the midst of hammering out a plan to stabilize Wall Street as it bleeds out in front of our eyes.

    So, I’m going to take this time to provide some good information for those of you (and I hope that’s all of you) preparing to vote.

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  • Thayer puts county first

    Like John McCain, your State Senator Damon Thayer hasn’t been afraid to set politics aside and put the needs of our District first. During the last session, Damon worked to solve the State’s budget issues without tax hikes. He also prevented tax dollars from being used to fund government programs for illegal aliens and stopped legislation that would’ve allowed tax dollars to fund political campaigns. Despite pressures in Frankfort and from local boards to raise taxes, Sen. Thayer has maintained a consistent record as a strong advocate for hardworking families.

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  • Judge and be judged

    It seems to me that in Owen County some people are ready to convict Billy O’Banion and his co-workers before they have been tried. It shows that some people are just small-minded and biased. Thank God for free speech.

    David Burdette

    Perry Park

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  • County needs a fresh start

    It’s a sad day for Owen County when thieves are in control of taxpayers’ money. It’s been said before, “there is no end to corruption in government,” and this proves it. This theft is just another example of why people have no confidence in our elected officials. Talk about the fox watching the hen house.

    My congratulations to the Owen County grand jury, but it can’t stop there.

    Our court system must make an example of these thieves so as to discourage others from trying the same thing.

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