Editor’s note: Given the time of year, we are giving thumbs up to everything this week, so Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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This was written Thursday, Dec. 20, so if you are reading this on Dec. 27, we have some good news: The world did not end on Dec. 21 like many predicted. As many believed, the Mayans did not have doomsday pegged, but that comes to no big surprise for those of us at The Journal. In the unlikely event that the world did end, we guess no one will be left to read the rest of this thumbs-up piece.
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Whether is was Cub Scouts or employees at a local restaurant, kudos go out to everyone who helped in one way or another to make Christmas a bit more brighter for those less fortunate. In these tough economic times, it’s good to see people willing to dig a little deeper into their pocket for a good cause.
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We’ve got an outstanding school system with dedicated administrators and teachers. They are the nuts and bolts of Jessamine County’s education system. But there is one group of people who go unnoticed by the general public. They are the custodians who tirelessly clean the schools at the 12 schools throughout the county. So, next time you see one of the custodians, give them a shout out and a pat on the back.
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Last Wednesday, the high winds that ripped across the state knocked out power in several parts of Nicholasville for a few hours. Kudos to those who quickly restored the power so quickly. Again, like the school custodians, these people aren’t often thought about until the need arises, and they are quick to respond.
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One East Jessamine High School student felt compelled to action as she considered the school shooting that took 26 lives in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14. Brittany Blair’s vigil drew only a handful of people, but we agree with her that the numbers don’t determine the success of such an event. We applaud her for responding to the tragedy with whatever action she could.
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And finally, file this under the category of shameless self-promotion. The Journal learned last week that all four newsroom staff members placed in the recent Excellence in Kentucky Newspaper competition. Three staff members, managing editor Mike Moore, staff writer Jonathan Kleppinger and sports editor Jonathan Stark, each won at least one first-place award, while Benjamin Rossi won at least one second- or third-place award. Each person may have won multiple awards, but the news staff will learn the specifics of their awards during the 2013 KPA Convention in Louisville on Friday, Jan. 25. Congratulations to the newsroom staff.
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This was written Thursday, Dec. 20, so if you are reading this on Dec. 27, we have some good news: The world did not end on Dec. 21 like many predicted. As many believed, the Mayans did not have doomsday pegged, but that comes to no big surprise for those of us at The Journal. In the unlikely event that the world did end, we guess no one will be left to read the rest of this thumbs-up piece.
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Whether is was Cub Scouts or employees at a local restaurant, kudos go out to everyone who helped in one way or another to make Christmas a bit more brighter for those less fortunate. In these tough economic times, it’s good to see people willing to dig a little deeper into their pocket for a good cause.
Up
We’ve got an outstanding school system with dedicated administrators and teachers. They are the nuts and bolts of Jessamine County’s education system. But there is one group of people who go unnoticed by the general public. They are the custodians who tirelessly clean the schools at the 12 schools throughout the county. So, next time you see one of the custodians, give them a shout out and a pat on the back.
Up
Last Wednesday, the high winds that ripped across the state knocked out power in several parts of Nicholasville for a few hours. Kudos to those who quickly restored the power so quickly. Again, like the school custodians, these people aren’t often thought about until the need arises, and they are quick to respond.
Up
One East Jessamine High School student felt compelled to action as she considered the school shooting that took 26 lives in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14. Brittany Blair’s vigil drew only a handful of people, but we agree with her that the numbers don’t determine the success of such an event. We applaud her for responding to the tragedy with whatever action she could.
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And finally, file this under the category of shameless self-promotion. The Journal learned last week that all four newsroom staff members placed in the recent Excellence in Kentucky Newspaper competition. Three staff members, managing editor Mike Moore, staff writer Jonathan Kleppinger and sports editor Jonathan Stark, each won at least one first-place award, while Benjamin Rossi won at least one second- or third-place award. Each person may have won multiple awards, but the news staff will learn the specifics of their awards during the 2013 KPA Convention in Louisville on Friday, Jan. 25. Congratulations to the newsroom staff.
