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Where were WE years ago?

Since names were invoked in the courthouse issue article from the “former commissioners”  I wish to respond and correct a few errors in the accusations: Where were WE years ago? I will not speak for Joanne, Linda, or Marvis.  I can only say where I was, and I can assure you that for over twenty…

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Use Stimulus To Restore Courthouse

Letter To Editor I would like the citizens of Clark County to know a few factsabout the courthouse stimulus money. First, I have to say “GreatJob” to the commissioners on applying for this money. When Iread about it in the paper we were told it could only be used tobuild a new building. But, if…

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Speak Out On Courthouse

Letter to The Editor: Not so many weeks ago I wrote a letter to this editor in regards to the salvation of the Clark County Courthouse. I really expected, if not a lot, some, response from this community as to their thoughts on the destruction of the courthouse. Whether pro or con I expected some…

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Temporary Housing Costs For Renovation Plan Could Be Better Spent

Temporary Housing Costs For Renovation Plan Could Be Better Spent Fellow County Residents I am a member of the Courthouse Committee, and have attended every meeting held on the courthouse including the one held at the Care building by the Committee to Save the Courthouse.  I have listened to building experts, state and local historical…

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Committee Reviewed All Options

Committee Reviewed All Options As a volunteer member of the original courthouse committee that was selected to make recommendations to the commissioners I want to make it clear that we, as a committee, reviewed many options. All of our meetings were public meetings and the times and dates were posted and often placed in the…

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Who Appointed The Courthouse Committee?

v:* { BEHAVIOR: url (#default#vml) } v:* { BEHAVIOR: url (#default#vml) } I asked one of the members of the “Courthouse Committee” how she was selected to be on that committee. Her response was “I was asked by a commissioner”. Hand picked!!! The brochure put forth by the “Committee” states that many did not know…

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Reader Encourages Others To Speak Out

Letter to The Editor: Not so many weeks ago I wrote a letter to this editor in regards to the salvation of the Clark County Courthouse. I really expected, if not a lot, some, response from this community as to their thoughts on the destruction of the courthouse. Whether pro or con I expected some…

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CAP & TRADE = $3.6 TRILLION GAS TAX FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES

CAP & TRADE = $3.6 TRILLION GAS TAX FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES Senators Hutchison & Bond Join a Farmer & Trucker to Release Report WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Democratic lawmakers and climate change proponents continue to push cap-and-trade bills through Congress, U.S. Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) and Kit Bond (R-MO) today discussed and…

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Indians Down Tough Macon Team For District Win

Indians Down Tough Macon Team For District Win So is that how it’s going to be in the Clarence Cannon Conference next year?The Clark County Indians extended their winning streak to 23 games with a 35-14 victory over Macon in Friday’s first district game.Despite a 3-4 start to the season, the Macon Tigers were the…

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