http://www.centralkynews.com/jessaminejournal/opinion/?track=rss Headlines from centralkynews.com en ©2013, centralkynews.com Wed, 22 May 2013 14:36:00 -0400 By Mike Moore http://www.centralkynews.com/jessaminejournal/opinion/jj-honor-those-who-sacrificed-much-20130522,0,5055257.story?track=rss I had never heard the names of Louis Zamperini and Russel Allen Phillips until my pastor gave me the book, “Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption,” by author Laura Hillenbrand, who wrote “Seabiscuit: An American Legend.” Wed, 22 May 2013 14:36:00 EDT By Peter Brackney http://www.centralkynews.com/jessaminejournal/opinion/jj-wine-and-vine-fest-a-jewel-for-jessamine-county-20130522,0,2484791.story?track=rss Though I’ve lived in Nicholasville since 2004, I’ve never experienced one of her grandest events because a scheduling conflict has always found a way to keep me from Nicholasville and the Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest. That is, until this year. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:34:00 EDT By Tom Buford http://www.centralkynews.com/jessaminejournal/opinion/jj-the-price-of-freedom-is-great-20130522,0,352753.story?track=rss We have reached the time of year set aside to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice to secure and protect our freedom and our way of life. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT By Mike Moore http://www.centralkynews.com/jessaminejournal/opinion/jj-no-easy-fix-in-hotel-ordinance-dilemma-20130515,0,5449307.story?track=rss I do not envy Nicholasville Police Chief Barry Waldrop. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:07:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/jessaminejournal/opinion/jj-hotel-ordinance-raises-privacy-concerns-20130515,0,7110742.story?track=rss Nicholasville Ordinance 865-2013 would require hotels and motels operating within the city to turn over guest information to police, fire and EMS officials regardless if there is probable cause. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:00 EDT By Peter Brackney http://www.centralkynews.com/jessaminejournal/opinion/jj-a-brief-look-at-jessamine-countys-history-20130515,0,87972.story?track=rss On Dec. 5, 1831, the Ohio River froze over, making voyage impassable for Alexis de Tocqueville and his party. They disembarked at Westport, Oldham Co., Ky. and walked the cold 22 miles to Louisville. It was one of many poor experiences that during a 10-month voyage planned to determine “what a great republic is like.” Wed, 15 May 2013 13:55:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/jessaminejournal/opinion/jj-student-newspaper-support-applies-to-all-20130508,0,1496434.story?track=rss Some of our readers may have noticed that The Jessamine Journal inserted West Jessamine High School’s Colt Nation student newspaper into our product this week. Wed, 8 May 2013 14:20:00 EDT By Peter Brackney http://www.centralkynews.com/jessaminejournal/opinion/jj-there-are-so-many-benefits-to-bicycle-riding-20130508,0,1228316.story?track=rss May is National Bike Month. Sponsored by the League of American Cyclists, National Bike Month celebrates “the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride.” The idea is to encourage cycling for commuting to work or to school. Doing so can save money and is healthy for both your body and for the environment. Plus, it is a great way to explore the community that you might miss from the inside of a car. Wed, 8 May 2013 14:18:00 EDT By Jonathan Kleppinger http://www.centralkynews.com/jessaminejournal/opinion/jj-commissions-handling-of-alcohol-ordinance-appeared-to-dodge-chance-for-public-input-20130501,0,7271265.story?track=rss At 5:57 p.m. Monday, April 22, I had no idea anyone in Nicholasville was talking about allowing alcohol sales on Sundays. A mere 36 hours and 12 minutes later, the city commission had passed two readings of the ordinance and it was official and on the books, set to take effect July 1. Wed, 1 May 2013 13:07:00 EDT By Peter Brackney http://www.centralkynews.com/jessaminejournal/opinion/jj-sunday-alcohol-sales-wont-lead-to-more-duis-20130501,0,2624145.story?track=rss Later this year, the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution will turn 80 years old. And although Kentucky was the 33rd state to ratify the amendment, our ratification occurred alongside the implementation of a confusing amalgam of state laws designed to limit Kentuckians’ access to beer, wine, and spirits. Wed, 1 May 2013 13:05:00 EDT