Opinion

Although it took a bit longer than planned, the House and Senate finally came to an agreement Wednesday to reduce and balance the state budget and lay the groundwork for future economic development across the Commonwealth, as the eight-day special session called by the governor adjourned.

An Aguan family thanks Spencer Countians and Spencer County Habitat for Humanity for their generosity and compassion.

Just months after finishing the first Habitat house in Spencer County, your local Habitat began another build-this time in Agua, in Honduras, Latin America.

Thank you to anyone who has supported the country ham breakfast the first Saturday of each month. With your support, we have had the opportunity to sponsor a Little League ball team, give to the Relay for Life, give a college scholarship to one of the seniors, give to the Angel Tree program at Christmas, give a monthly donation to the Dare to Care program at First Baptist Church, as well as other benefits in our community.

We appreciate your continued support.

Charlie Jewell

Taylorsville Masonic Lodge #210

When I read the articles in the paper about all the city and county are doing to make our town and county pretty, I think back about all the times the citizens of Houston Court have asked for their help and nothing has been done.

We live at the bottom of Skaggs Hill. We have had an ongoing drainage problem here for years and the city and county can only blame each other about “who is responsible for this problem.”

I like truth. I do not have a corner on truth, so I try to be grateful to people who disagree with me for specific reasons. When someone tells me he disagrees with me, it is hard not to take it personally. It is much better if he gives me reasons why he disagrees with me. Then, I can try to understand his position.

I have been reading with interest all the differing views on the wet versus dry debate. I’ve been thinking about this issue ever since we moved here 12 years ago. I never heard of a dry county until then. I’ve also been thinking about the fact that there is virtually no place for kids/young adults to go to unless it’s a church event or organized sport. I see these two issues merging into a single solution.

The petition for the wet or dry vote that is portrayed by its founders to be so good for everyone is already proving to be costly. It is dividing the county, and if they get enough signatures, it’s going to cost us, the taxpayers, at least $20,000.

The best way to stop this and save the county money we don’t have is don’t sign this petition to begin with.

The Kentucky Gourd Society would like to thank the community for supporting the KY Gourd Art Show. This year marked out 15th year here in Taylorsville.

The KGS Board consists of dedicated people from across the state of Kentucky. They promote the growing and crafting of gourds.

Although they prepare for the show all year, so does the community.

We would like to thank those that get the downtown ready for the visitors that come for that weekend.

I am a minister ready to be the first minister in the area to speak for the possible wet/dry vote for the county. 

I too have strong morals and values deeply rooted in my Christian faith and beliefs along with the ministers who have spoken against the possible future vote.

The letters and articles I have read against the issue seem to say that those who are for it and/or those who drink do not have the same standards as those who choose not to drink alcohol.