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Letters to the Editor: May 21, 2013
Generations fundraiser a hit To the editor, On behalf of the Generations Center, we would like to express a heartfelt “Thank you” to Vanessa Rogers, the Rev. Gerry Johns, the Journeymen and everyone who performed at the benefit variety show...
Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Interior Policy, Business, Gun Control, Social Issues
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Defining academia's achievement gap
My last comments about dropouts included the reasons for students leaving school and listed academic failure as one significant factor. Because of this factor, these students would also fall into the educational “achievement gap” category....
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Standardized Testing, School Examinations, Colleges and Universities, Human Interest
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Lincoln County High School grapples with prayer at graduation
ben@theinteriorjournal.comSTANFORD — A dust-up over prayer at Lincoln County High School's upcoming graduation ceremony has ruffled feathers and garnered national headlines, but some involved say the real issues at hand seem to be getting lost in a sea of misinformation....Tags: Christianity, Graduation, Justice System, Religion and Belief, Separation of Church and State
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Letters to the editor: March 27, 2013
A search for Kentucky All-Stars To the Editor, In the words of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “I have a dream.” However, I need your help. I would love to get together for a group picture as many former Clark County basketball players...
Tags: Martin Luther King Jr.
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Danville votes against pool initiative
scollins@amnews.comA partnership to promote a new aquatics and recreational center in Danville was not approved Monday night by a majority of Danville city commissioners. Mayor Bernie Hunstad and Commissioner James “J.H.” Atkins were in favor of a memorandum of...Tags: Justice System, Steve Beshear, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice and Rights, Religion and Belief
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Time has come for Boy Scouts to change
As humans, many times we are reluctant to change. But the world around us is in constant flux. During my 35 plus years of leadership in the Bluegrass Council of the Boy Scouts of America, many changes in programs and leadership at the local and...Tags: Boy Scouts of America, Religion and Belief, Youth Organizations, Belief and Faith, Social Organizations
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Boyle African-Americans remembered for achievements
scollins@amnews.comIn honor of Black History Month, Boyle Landmark Trust hosted a two-day celebration of Boyle County African-American history. Thursday and today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Boyle Landmark Trust Chairwoman Barbara Hulette and other members gathered at...Tags: African-American History Month, West Point, Lifestyle and Leisure, Black History, Human Interest
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CPL hosts black-history events
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African-Americans in United States history. The Jessamine County Public Library will offer events and cultural programs to...Tags: African-American History Month, Arts and Culture, Culture, Libraries, Movies
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A dog whistle?
Contributing columnistA common refrain among the race, class, gender warriors in the Democratic Party is that conservatives resort to “dog whistles” to communicate secretly with their bigoted base. Since humans cannot hear dog whistles, while dogs can, they also...Tags: Democratic Party
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Ex-Boyle County firefighter files grievances
dbrock@amnews.comFollowing new grievances filed by a former Boyle County firefighter against the fire chief and the fire board, a board member said Tuesday he has quit the board and the department. Former firefighter Rebecca Earls spoke at the fire board meeting...Tags: Lawyers, Justice System, Fires, Crime, Law and Justice
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Bartleson was dedicated to 'the dream'
Contributing columnistOn Saturday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lost one of his most devoted disciples with the passing of Norman Bartleson, the longtime president of the Danville chapter of the NAACP. The 75-year-old retired U.S. Postal Service employee grew up in a “...Tags: Martin Luther King Jr., NAACP, Employment Opportunities, U.S. Postal Service
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The party of Lincoln plays the race card
Contributing columnistSomething very shabby happened at an Aug. 21 Tea Party rally on the steps of Kentucky’s Capitol. According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, state Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) told the crowd that Obama should be sent back to Chicago or Hawaii,...Tags: Georgetown, Justice System, Mitt Romney, Social Issues, Donald Trump
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