In Your View — 06/23/09

June 23, 2009 09:38 am

— City manager’s vehicle too costly
What possible justification could there be for the Ashland Board of City Commissioners spending $48,000 for the city manager’s vehicle? This is completely outrageous. If the city manager wants to drive a status symbol let him buy it himself.
Instead of wasting money maybe the city commission should spend more time tending to citizens’ concerns. They can’t find the time to even respond to e-mails, but they can find time to blow almost $50K on an automobile.
Kent Mansfield, Ashland

Borders, Adkins had key roles
We at Morehead State University are so very appreciative of the wonderful news coverage you provided of the recent official opening of our new Space Science research and instructional facility.
The article and photographs captured the excitement of the event and the great future we believe is embodied in the space science program. Several individuals were recognized for their assistance in bringing our dream to reality.
However, no mention was included in your coverage of the invaluable help we received from two local state legislators — Rep. Rocky Adkins and Sen. Charlie Borders. Rep. Adkins championed the project from the beginning and shepherded it through the budget process in the House. Sen. Borders made sure it remained intact in the Senate budget and then the two of them worked closely together to make sure the funding was preserved in the free conference committee representing both chambers. Without their efforts, the Space Science facility would still just be a good idea.
We are even prouder of the fact that both of them are alumni of our institution, along with Rep. John Will Stacy, Rep. Robin Webb, and Sen. Walter Blevins.
Wayne D. Andrews, President, Morehead State University

Thanking grandkids for the new tires
To all of you who voted for Barack Obama, I wish to thank you, your children, your grandchildren and probably your great grandchildren for my new set of tires for my car. Ain’t it great?
Donald “Sly” Green, Catlettsburg

1979 GCHS class planning reunion
The Greenup County High School class of 1979 will be having its 30-year class reunion on July 18. Those interested in participating in this event need to contact gchs1979reunion@yahoo.com for more information. Please RSVP by July 1 or call (606) 473-7324
Hope to see you soon.
Tom Clay, president, Class of 1979, Greenup County High School