Opinion

By Chief Justice of Kentucky
John D. Minton Jr.
As chief justice, I find it disheartening that I can no longer assure you that the courts in Kentucky will be open when you need them. For the first time in modern history, we will have to close every courthouse in the state to balance the Judicial Branch budget. For three days in 2012, we must furlough all court personnel and close all courthouse doors because the General Assembly has not allotted enough money to fund court operations at current levels.

There is fun in rivalry until it becomes trashy.
On Friday, March 30, I enjoyed lunch at local restaurant where employees wore shirts displaying their favorite team, red for Louisville and blue for Kentucky.
After running some errands, I drove by another drive-thru to purchase a take home. When I approached the cashier's window, a young lady was wearing a bright blue shirt which read "Louisville Sucks." I don't care which team one favors, this kind of language is out of line.

Christmas is a time of excitement, joy, and activity.  Businesses are a flurry with last-minute shoppers, neighborhood yards brightly shine with lights and decorations, and children write letters to Santa Claus filled with Christmas dreams.  Yet, amidst wrapping presents, entertaining guests, and preparing stockings, it might be easy to forget the blessing we enjoy, affording us the opportunity to partake in these traditions. 

Political mud slinging is crazy this time of year, much like a football game on a rainy night with a wet field. Everything we don’t want to hear is put in front of us as we watch our favorite shows.

It’s that time of year again!

The staff of Lindsey’s Haunted Barn want to thank family, friends and our community for supporting us the eight years we have been open. Lindsey’s Haunted Barn wants to reassure the community that it will be a slow process and a lot of dedication but we will be back next year stronger than ever. To our staff, you are our family and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you to all the firefighters who came out and fought the fire over three hours. And special gratitude to the staff of Bloody Ridge II in Edmonson County who cam out and supported us.

I read with keen interest your article regarding the allowing ATVs of some sort to be turned loose on the backroads of Nolin Lake area and I fully agree with Judge (Gary)  Logsdon as well with some of his magistrates that other lake areas should be included if the fiscal court agrees.

Living on Rough River as I do for the past 32 years, I’ve seen our backroads go from just horse traffic to four-wheelers of all kinds.

Dax took his first two steps last weekend. He was visiting with my mom and aunt Charlotte when Char noticed him.

“Oh! You’re walking!” she said. Both she and mom were tickled about the event. As much as I would have liked to have been there, it’s enough to know that Dax’s big event was witnessed by people who loved him. The kicker is that Char’s baby boy, born on the same day as Dax, hasn’t (as of Tuesday) taken any steps. Yet, my sister had no jealousy, just surprise and joy.

In the upcoming election it is important that all concerned citizens come out and vote for who is best for us as a community. Rep. C. B. Embry is currently state representative for Ky House District 17, which includes Grayson , Butler and parts of Hardin County. I have known Rep. Embry to be an honest man who is genuinely concerned about his constituents and when there is a need that will affect many in a positive way, he works toward that end.