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Sore Thumb?
I don't want to discourage new businesses from opening downtown, but I do have to question the design of the new Creekside Coffee & More. The faux log cabin with its green tin roof just does not fit well with the surrounding structures. It is located... 
Why bother to recycle?
This morning I put out the trash and my recycle bin, which was full. Now I'm wondering why I even bothered. Trash truck comes by, guys jump off the back,throw trash in the truck and then throw the recycle stuff in there to. What a waste. Do I have to... 
Is this too simple minded
The HEALTH CARE DEBATE, MADE SIMPLE. Erin Bruns and Bruce Luttrell own Bruce's Burritos (Slogan: "Be Happy! Be Healthy! Eat Burritos!") in Yarmouth. They contend that if they ran their restaurant the way the muckety mucks run the healthcare... 
Just another dropped puppy....
This Sunday morning I was at East Erankfort Park and noticed some person (and I use that word loosely) had tied a puppy to the one of the picnic tables near the Dog Park and left it....with a bag of puppy chow and a blanket. The puppy was, of course,... 
More Free Money For the FPB
When I got home today I noticed a flyer in my mailbox. With Thanksgiving approaching my first thoughts were for some upcoming seasonal sales/discounts. Unfortunately this was not the case. The flyer turned out to be a pretty warning notice from the... 
Looks like Kentucky may have some new jobs
It looks like Kentucky is the only contender for Harley-Davidson as a relocation site. Here is the article I found online.... 
Investments in jobs in third world countries
UNITED STATES FOREIGHN INVESTMENTS TOTAL OVER 3.62 BILLION DOLLARS. NOTE. LOOK AT THE NUMNBERS FROM 1980 TO DATE. THESE INVESTMENTS ARE GOING TO FOREGHN COUNTIRES DUE TO LOWER THE OPERATING COST OF FORTUNE 500 ENBALING THEM TO RETURN MORE MONEY TO... 
Where did all the jobs go?
If you wonder what has happened to the job market in the USA read this. International Trade Agreements have given virtual free spin when it comes time to invest in America or invest in low wages and no EPA regulations in third world countries. ... 

Racism or is it?
The Link - http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/01/white-candidate-scrambles-vote-attitudes-in-atlant/ From the article .... Black mayors have occupied City Hall since 1973, but this year, a white City Council member is leading in the polls,... 
Leaf Pickup - Locked Article
I can't say that I always disagree with locking articles, but when it comes to public service annoucements, it's not acceptable. All this information can be found FREE on the city government website. But for convenience sake: Zone 1: South Frankfort,... 
Protective Orders: Just a Piece of Paper?
Domestic violence protective orders have gotten some bad publicity lately. Several stories and comments have focused on the failure of protective orders to stop persistent offenders from killing or severely harming their victims. When anyone is harmed... 
Hear We Go Again
There seems to be some confusion as to what the meaning of Christmas is all about.There is only one reason for the season and that is the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.If you are not a believer than you really have... 
Can't Afford a Dumpster?
While walking behind the gym on Ewing St. the other morning I noticed that there was no dumpster, but yet there was a big pile of trash in a wooden enclosure. Can't the school system afford a dumpster? Must the sanitation personnel rake and shovel the... 
AdVantage Find-the-Pig Contest
The Thursday "AdVantage" supplement to the Frankfort State Journal has a weekly contest where, if you spot the cartoon pig hidden within those pages, you might win a pizza. Great deal! But, I wonder if the person tasked with hiding the pig has a... 
Health Care Legislation and public option.
Public Option has a new road to travel and perhaps that is the road to success for expanded health care. Since there has been enough opposition to Public Option maybe the new idea of Op In or Op Out by states will be the structure that brings in the... 
Governor Beshear says no vote on gambling!
"First you say you do, then you say you won't, I am undecided now, so what am I going to do?" That us a line from an an old song I can't remember the name . . . . The song is about change. The recent action by our Governor regarding extened... 
No Locked Articles Today
The State Journal was kind enough NOT to lock any articles in todays' online paper. It was nice to click on an article and get to read it. Thank you so... 
PumpkinFest 2009
Anybody have any info? I haven't seen anything about it. Wasnt sure if it was this coming weekend or on Halloween. Any information would be appreciated.... 
WELL WE HAVE A NEW FLYBOY
It was not that long ago the main stream media was awash with Republican Governor Ernie Fletcher flying all over the state, during his re- election attempt. . . giving out huge cardboard checks. All at the expense of TAXPAYERS. peuuuu. TELL ME... 
Disappointed in Frankllin County Humane Society
I e-mailed Regina Mitchell at the FCHS (at the address listed on their website) 2 weeks ago and have not heard back from her. I realize everyone doesn't respond to e-mails but I offered to reimburse the FCHS for their expenses for the event last... 


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