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LETTERS: Obama continues to show signs of being narcissistic
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Last Updated: 10:07 PM 03/11/10 - Some two weeks prior to the November 2008 General Election, a prominent TV anchor made the observation, here it is, two weeks to go, and we still know very little about candidate Barack Obama. Now in the second year of his presidency, that question lingers. What is this president, as a person, all about? (Full Story) |
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LETTERS: Trails would have improved quality of life in Newton
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Last Updated: 6:49 PM 03/09/10 - We are disappointed by the Covington City Council’s refusal to approve pursuing a nonbinding grant for funds to aid in conversion of unused rail lines in the city to walking and biking trails, should the rail lines be purchased. The grant investigation would have cost the city nothing; it would have simply added information to help the council weigh the merits and costs of trail use of the rail line. (Full Story) |
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LETTERS: Many great people made FaithWorks event successful
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Last Updated: 11:41 PM 03/04/10 - The Church at Covington did, indeed, ring with the sounds of love and praise at the FaithWorks’ benefit, Sing-A-Song of Love, on Feb. 26. Choir members and performers from the churches and community came together to raise funds for our ministry to those needing rent or utility assistance in Newton County. Admission was free, but generous hearts contributed more than $4,600 in offerings taken that night. We could never have imagined such an overwhelmingly successful event, an event that will be repeated again next year. (Full Story) |
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LETTERS: Obama health care plan not the reform we need
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Last Updated: 11:30 PM 03/04/10 - President Barack Obama has submitted the latest version of health care reform and told our Congress to pass it, even by breaking the rules of the House and Senate. The trouble is they are not voting on Obama’s latest version, but a Senate version of the health care bill. (Full Story) |
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Furry family friends: Mom and son find fun in raising rare breed
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Last Updated: 10:26 PM 02/27/10 - Chris Miller once had a Canaan dog that had a unique way of getting table scraps not intended for canine consumption. (Full Story) |
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Thanks to Sen. Douglas
Last Updated: 11:27 PM 02/23/10 - Please allow me to thank State Sen. John Douglas for visiting with my boys and me at the Capitol Thursday. He made it one of the most extraordinary days I have ever spent with my children. (Full Story) |
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LETTERS: Mullins using a suspect source to trash Obama
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Last Updated: 11:20 PM 02/18/10 - Will all those who trust a Macedonian ex-con over the president of the United States please raise their hands. Is that the hand of a recent letter-writer I see? (Full Story) |
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LETTERS: Mock trial a great experience for students and professionals
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Last Updated: 10:38 PM 02/16/10 - In November, my daughter asked me whether she could participate in a mock trial competition being sponsored by the Newton County Bar Association through her high school. She told me that fellow students were playing the various roles as prosecuting attorneys, defense attorneys, police officers, victims and witnesses. Since then, she has stayed after school preparing for the competition. (Full Story) |
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LETTERS: Mercy Heart gets great response from community
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Last Updated: 10:15 PM 02/13/10 - On Feb. 8, Mercy Heart Health Clinic opened its phone lines and began accepting patient appointments. Within 30 minutes, we had six medical and six dental appointments — our quota for our first clinic nights. (Full Story) |
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LETTERS: Phillips left behind legacy of friendship
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Last Updated: 10:49 PM 02/11/10 - Eddie Phillips was many things — a pillar of the community, a strong family man and a friend to so many people. By trade, he was a real estate broker and appraiser. His genius was in appraising property. Indeed, when he gave his word on the value of a property, it was solid. We never bought or sold land without consulting him. (Full Story) |
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