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My Word

  • MY WORD: There is another side to story of librarian's firing

    The award-winning youth librarian at the Shelby County Public Library, Sherry Bogard, was dismissed after an unfair board meeting held on June 19, 2012. At this board meeting, Mrs. Sherry, as she is called, was not permitted to state her case or make objections to the charges against her; all but one of the board voted to dismiss Mrs. Sherry based on speculation arising from a single viewpoint. The fact that there was not any kind of due process is among the more disturbing issues; however, there are others.

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  • MY WORD: For the ink-stained, this is wretched

    I was first paid for my writing when I was 13 years old. The Shelby Newsadvertised for "correspondents" to cover activities at the eight local junior high schools. Because the major activities were sports-related, a phone call and my immediate hiring became an introduction to the world of print journalism.

    It was the best call I ever made, not only because I would be paid the princely sum of 10 cents for every column inch of information I contributed, but it set me off on a career path that continues a half-century to this day.

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  • MY WORD: Leadership Shelby sees a real show of industrial strength

    Leadership Shelby is an organization sponsoring an annual group of individuals from the county who have demonstrated leadership qualities and a deep commitment to the community and who are likely to assume greater responsibility in the future.

    On Nov. 14, the class of 2012-2013 completed a full-day overview of the industry in our county. We toured the operation of four businesses, and reviewed a wealth of data on the trends in population and employment opportunity, as well as the economics behind the numbers.

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  • MY WORD: Some Shelby County churches have changed their tunes

    While the United States is obviously becoming more secular and less religious, Christian church life is very much alive and well in Shelby County.

    That’s the conclusion that Mae Peniston, Greg Biagi and I reached after conducting a series of book signings at more than 20 churches spread all over the county…from Graefenburg to Simpsonville and from Elmburg to Waddy.

    The book is Shelby County, Kentucky 2011 – A Living History, which debuted in June.

    We also visited with Ruritans at all five of their clubs in the county.

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  • MY WORD: Time for teacher to give thanks

    Debby Sowell is thankful she is able to buy food... she has a home... she is a teacher.

    Sowell, the art teacher at East Middle School, overcame obstacles to achieve her goal and is proud to share her story.

    “I grew up poor,” she said. “My Mom had her GED. My Dad had a high school diploma. He wanted me to go to college and harped, ‘Medicine is the way to go’ because he wanted me to have money...something we never had.”

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  • MY WORD: How to view a disheartening election

    I’m 46 years old, and I have never been more disheartened or discouraged by an election than I was last week. Just typing that produces a bit of guilt however, as I’m reminded that as Christians, our hope is in Christ, and we can’t let the affairs of this world distract us to the point of depression. So I’m struggling.

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  • MY WORD: Leadership Shelby looks beneath the roots of Shelby County

    On Oct. 10 the 2012-2013 Class of Leadership Shelby embarked on our first educational adventure together as a team. I don’t think it was any coincidence that our first day trip was planned as “Agriculture Day.” After all, our county began as a booming agricultural land, and even though most of us do not get to see it every day, our county still thrives on agriculture, which has taken many different shapes.

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  • MY WORD: Shelby County schools are on the right track

    With recent columns and letters to the editor in The Sentinel-News regarding Shelby County Public Schools, I wanted to provide my perspective having not been directly involved with SCPS for the past eight years after serving as superintendent for 16 years from 1988 until 2004.

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  • MY WORD: Insturctor's goal is to keep students 'upward bound'

    David Benders grew up in New Jersey, where he was involved in the Upward Bound program, which provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. It serves high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree.

    The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.

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  • MY WORD: Showing up is everything for a candidate

    We deserve better.

    On Sept. 11 a forum was scheduled for our congressional candidates sponsored by the Shelby County Farm Bureau. This would be one of the few times Shelby Countians would see our District 4 congressional candidates, Bill Adkins and Thomas Massie, live discussing their visions for our district. So, months before, I requested off work and did my best to spread the word to all my friends and family to attend this forum on agricultural issues.

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