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Editorials

  • NCLB waiver doesn't solve school issues

    ISSUE: Getting out of No Child Left Behind
    OUR VIEW: Not the answer alone

    The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 was proposed by former President George W. Bush to help fund federal programs targeted to improve student performance in U.S. schools. The program was aimed at accountability for states, school districts and schools in addition to providing parents with choices regarding which schools their kids would attend.

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  • KCTCS' Super Sunday proves to be super concept

    On Feb. 12, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College offered its second Super Sunday.

    The premise is simple: To encourage and recruit minority students, ECTC and its 15 sister colleges partner with other institutions that play a role in minorities’ cultures. In Hardin County, the partner institution was New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Radcliff.

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  • Community is violated by church break-ins

    ISSUE: Theft at seven local churches
    OUR VIEW: Burglaries take more than possessions

    Respect for the property and possessions of others is the first behavioral lesson taught by well-meaning parents. The concept is affirmed in every basic rule of law. It dates back to ancient times and was quite clearly stated when Moses delivered God’s top 10 expectations: Thou shall not steal.

    That’s No. 8 in the Ten Commandments.

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  • In recognition of excellence

    TOPIC: Excelling with mind and body
    OUR VIEW: Good work

    Students came from schools around the county with one mission: To correctly spell words.

    None of the 19 students did it any better recently than West Hardin Middle School seventh-grade student Dillon Brock, who managed to win the event by accurately spelling the word, Gestapo.

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  • State retirement plan demonstrates little planning

    ISSUE: Kentucky's public pension system
    OUR VIEW: Without change, disaster is ahead

    One of the true perks associated with working for the Commonwealth of Kentucky is the retirement plan. It's also becoming one of the great threats regarding living in this state.

    It's alarming to see the state falling behind in its commitments to its workers and retirees as well as its unwillingness to address the issue.

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  • Empty Bowls fills coffers

    ISSUE: Warm Blessings fundraiser
    OUR VIEW: Unique effort worth being annual

    Creativity and compassion combined recently at Warm Blessings’ Empty Bowls event.

    For a gift of $15, participants received a ceramic bowl, handmade by the organization’s volunteers, and a meal. It was a reminder that some people have empty bowls. Further, bowls made by community leaders were auctioned to raise more money.

    About 160 diners attended and the project has raised more than $12,000 with more donations expected.

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  • Sexual abuse workshop opens path to healing

    The numbers are staggering: 1 of 6 women and 1 of 33 men in the U.S. have experienced an “attempted or completed rape” in their lifetime. About 1 in every 3 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. On U.S. campuses, 1 in 4 women are sexually assaulted during their college experience. Almost 1 in 5 female high school students report being physically or sexually abused by a dating partner.

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  • Filing for office requires serious commitment

    ISSUE: Candidates' efforts   
    OUR VIEW: Voters, opponents deserve serious campaigns

    Who’s running for office and who they hope to represent is murky at best and a filing deadline is a moving target as state lawmakers and judges work to finalize a redistricting plan.

    Still, it’s clear that at least in some races Democrats and Republicans will have choices in May’s primary election.

    Contested races are a benefit to voters and even candidates.

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  • Honoring the past, financing the future

    ISSUE: E'town High basketball celebration
    OUR VIEW: Event offers more than memories

    The achievements of previous generations of Elizabethtown High School athletes were on display last week at T.K. Stone Middle School.

    Members of the 1971-72 Panther basketball team that was runner-up in the boys’ Sweet 16 were the guests of honor but dozens of former players were recognized.

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  • Taking the fight against obesity to school cafeterias

    ISSUE: Nutritious school meals
    OUR VIEW:     (Vegetables + whole grains) – fat = healthier kids

    The school lunch tray is getting an update.

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new rules for school lunches and breakfasts last month. It’s the first time in more than 15 years school meal standards have been raised, and kids will start seeing the menu changes this fall.

    This effort to improve child nutrition and fight childhood obesity is a step forward in a very serious fight.

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