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The fall television broadcast schedule has begun. The networks – of course – are eager for each of us to watch their programming. This is the time of year when I wonder why I didn’t binge watch the one or two programs that I missed last year so that I’d be caught up to begin watching this season. It looks like my DVR will get a workout for a few weeks as I identify my prefer-to-watch programs for the season.

Floating Ax heads; Talking Donkeys, and Cool Furnaces…
    The Bible prophets, Elisha was in Gilgal.  Some of the sons of the prophets told Elisha they wanted to go to the Jordan and enough timber there for them to build a new dwelling: “The place where we dwell with you is too small,” they complained. They asked if Elisha would go with them.  He agreed.

Last week on NPR, I heard an interview with a writer from Eastern Kentucky.  The guy grew up in the kind of poverty and backwardness that sometimes besets the people of that area.  He escaped it because of the influence of his Mamaw and Papaw, he told the interviewer.  He spoke of a “learned helplessness” prevalent among his friends who became stuck in the lifestyle of generations before them.      I saw that “learned helplessness” in the area where I grew up, as well, but I, like the guy on NPR, had the influence of family who were determined to move forward.  I am often inspired by people

   As folks in Morgantown, Woodbury, and Rochester prepare to vote against alcohol sales for the second time this year, let us again put in perspective what such an election means to the citizens. I understand that before 2016, there had not been a “wet-dry” vote in Butler County since 1942. This is a span of seventy-four years where this entire county was considered “dry.” After seventy-four years, some folks thought it necessary to have a “wet-dry” vote. They got it in January of this year. It was voted down. Why is there now a need for yet another election?

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Dear Editor

Crittenden County, Kentucky was established in 1842.  The county was named for John Jordan Crittenden(1787-1863).  He was the U.S. Attorney General, Senator and the 15th Governor of Kentucky.  The population as of 2014 was 9,224.  The county is 371 square miles(960.89 km squared).  The county seat is Marion. 

One of my favorite things about fall is the change in foods. We’re moving into the comfort food season, and I have many family and friend-shared recipes. A few of them are included below. I hope you enjoy them as much as we have!

On Friday, September 16, I was pleased to represent the Kentucky General Assembly at the KentuckyWired (KYW) event at the Capitol where I joined Governor Matt Bevin and U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers as they highlighted the progress that has been made on the high-speed telecommunications network that connects our state.

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