Opinion

A friend called me recently, a bit excited that an old flame had just moved back into town.

She was a little nervous about running into him and uncertain how she might react.  This came as quite a surprise to me, as I have always known her to be an ethical person who had never been unfaithful to her husband. I was certain she would handle it appropriately.

I was reflecting on this conversation at a soccer game for my seven-year old son.

Another parent shared with me that her teenage son’s team played poorly the week before.

JULY 2009

MONTH:

Anti-Boredom

Baked Bean

Bereaved Parents Awareness

Bioterrorism Disaster Education and Awareness

Black Family

Blueberry

Cell Phone Courtesy

Child-Centered Divorce

Doghouse Repairs

Family Reunion

Grilling

Hemochromatosis Awareness

Herbal Prescription Interaction Awareness

Horseradish

Hot Dog

Ice Cream

International Blondie and Deborah Harry

International Group B Strep Awareness

Bullitt Fiscal Court felt that the upcoming budget would be a difficult one due to the economic shortfalls in several revenue-generating areas.

While a committee worked on the budget last year, the process incorporated this time around was much better.

The meetings were planned in advance and members of the public were even invited to attend. Not only is this a better atmosphere, it is also the legal way to conduct committee meetings.

Over the past week, graduates from the four Bullitt County high schools have been honored.

Many have stood as their accomplishments were recognized. There was academic achievement. Athletic skill was honored. And those who excelled in extracurricular activities were honored.

But maybe three graduates accomplished one of the greatest achievements in the Class of 2009.

I would add my special salute to Hanna Scott and Jacob Corley, both of North Bullitt, and Ericka Nutt of Bullitt East.

Within the next few days, graduates from the four Bullitt County public high schools will walk across the stage.

They will be leaving one place in their lives and moving toward another.

It’s a tough time in the world today.

The job market is tight.

Post-secondary education is becoming more expensive by the day.

The military is a dangerous option but one that is so important.

So why should the members of the Class of 2009 be optimistic?

America is still the land of opportunity.

Bullitt County government loses several thousand dollars each week that it operates swimming pools at its four locations.

This year, the losses will be less as only one pool - behind Maryville Elementary - appears ready to meet the new federal safety standards and will open sometime this week.

With only one pool open, it will provide a bit of insight on whether people will travel several miles to take advantage of the county facility.

It would also provide a bit of leverage for a group looking to open a single indoor swimming facility.

After 10 years in the making, someone has finally officially told Shepherdsville officials that their fire department is “regular.”

In layman’s terms, it doesn’t mean a lot.

In legal terms, it means that some residents who live in the city limits but also live in what is the fire taxing districts of Southeast Bullitt and Nichols may not be facing a second tax in the future.

Spring is here and again our Governor, County Judge Executives and Mayors across Kentucky have proclaimed May as Motorcycle Awareness Month.

The majority of motorcycle fatalities and injuries are caused by a motorist violating the right of way of a motorcycle.

That means that you cross the center line in front of them, you pull out in front of them or you make a lethal left hand turn in front of them.