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Tax issue:

http://www.isurfhopkinsco.com/local-news/5484-the-truth-about-insurance-premium-tax-.html

Lincoln Dinner article

The 2010 Lincoln Dinner was a success and we would like to thank everyone who helped or attended!

http://www.isurfhopkinsco.com/local-news/5214-amazing-turnout-at-lincoln-gop-dinner.html

Meet your candidates!

This is a partial list of your Republican Candidates. As information becomes available, it will be updated. Please visit campaign websites for more information.

Us Congressional Race, First District:

U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield was first elected in 1994 and has won every subsequent election with a significant majority of voters.

Since coming to Congress, Whitfield has been a champion of promoting fiscal responsibility and family values, strengthening our military, promoting coal as a primary source of energy and revamping Medicare so that seniors can afford the medicines they need to live a healthy life. Learn more at www.whitfieldforcongress.com

Mayoral Race:

David Jackson, a graduate from the University of Kentucky, is a local CPA and the Pastor of Living Waters Church of God. He is the husband of Leigh Ann and father of two.

Like many others, David knows the hardship local government puts on small business owners and wants to try to correct that as mayor. He believes that family is a very important part of someone's life and will work to ensure that city government works to create jobs, give real tax relief and offer excellent customer service to all our citizens. Learn more at www.daveformayor.org

State Representative Race, District 10:

Ben Waide is a local business owner and Hopkins County native. An active member of the community, he is the Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 11 and teaches Sunday school at the First Baptist Church in Madisonville. He is also an active member of the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce and a Door of Hope supporter.

Waide, a political conservative, is passionate in his support of the coal industry and its role in the local economy. A proponent of smaller government, he plans to focus on reducing the tax burden on Kentucky families. Learn more at www.waide2010.com

County Attorney Race:

Incumbent Todd P’Pool, a Madisonville native, was first elected Hopkins County Attorney in 2006 and was the first elected Republican in the area in more than a century. Todd is a husband and a father of three.

Todd serves on the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice where he advises the President of the United States and members of Congress on juvenile justice issues affecting America. Todd is an organizing founder and President of Western Kentucky Teen Challenge, Inc. and was elected to the national board of Teen Challenge International, Inc in 2008. He is a member of Covenant Community Church and has served on numerous boards and committees. More info will be available soon at www.friendsfortodd.com

3^rd District Magistrate Race:

Chris Toney is a local small business owner, veteran, husband and father of three. He is currently continuing his education at Madisonville Community College / KCTCS pursuing a degree in Public Administration and Economics. Chris is an attending member of First Baptist Church of Madisonville, KY. He is also a member of Kiwanis International, The National Rifle Association, and the Economics and Finance club at Madisonville Community College / KCTCS.

Chris seeks to help establish a government that does not seek its own prosperity, but seeks only to protect and encourage the freedom, liberty, and prosperity of the people. Learn more at www.electtoney.com

5^th District Magistrate Race:

Shaun Roberts is a fourth generation Hopkins County citizen. He has a bachelor’s degree in public administration and a minor in sociology. Shaun Roberts currently helps operate his family farm in Nebo. He is a member of the National Rifle Association, Kentucky Farm Bureau and Nebo Baptist Church. He also serves on the Board for the Mid-West Kentucky Red Cross, is an assistant coach for the Hopkins County Central Boys Basketball Team and involved in other community organizations.

“As I meet and listen to the good people of Hopkins County, it is clear that they want a fresh approach to local government. They want a more open and accountable government that offers new ideas that will work toward building a better future in Hopkins County for generations to come.” Learn more at www.runroberts.com

7^th District Magistrate Race:

Rupert Furgerson is a veteran and 5 generation Hopkins County native. His education includes an Associate in Arts degree from Madisonville Community College and a Bachelors of Science from The Johns Hopkins University.

“We need to be frugal in the management of the taxpayers’ money while accomplishing the necessary services for Hopkins County. Taxes need to be the lowest possible to provide aforesaid services. I’m not a politician, however I know how to develop a budget and live within its framework. The management of your money is one of the main functions of the Hopkins County Magistrates. I will be your watchman in taking care of your money.”

Conservative Book Alert

October: In light of the upcoming election, I am recommending Choosing Civility by P.M. Forni for this month’s book. In it Mr. Forni outlines his Twenty-Five Rules of Considerate Conduct and makes the case for each. A sampling: pay attention, listen, speak kindly and don’t shift responsibility and blame. Much of this is common sense, or would be if we took the time or care to think about it these days. I must admit to noticing some of my own faulty behavior thanks to this particular spotlight.

It is a wonderful and light read that should probably be required of students and teachers alike. In fact, if it were not so rude to do so, I would suggest getting a copy for everyone you know! I do hope we are not found lacking during this trying political season. (I worry most about my own behavior:)

November: Well, we could all use some humor in our lives so I went and found some. Great Political Wit by Bob Dole is a wonderful, light read. It is bi-partisan fun that serves to humanize our politicians as well as entertain. Dole has collected a small plethora of witticisms, jokes and dry remarks that left me laughing and wishing it was longer. Enjoy the holidays and don't forget to laugh at yourself...and often.

March: Ahhh! Here we are in the spring and I am about to recommend a book! Well, for goodness sake, get your gardening done first, then read in the sun for the rest of the day! I recently read Robert Royal's The God That Did Not Fail and I feel it is worth recommending to those who are interested in history, philosophy, civil education or religion. It can be a bit dry and very dense at times but it was well worth it and I'm glad I read it. The book traces religious belief, particulary Christianity from the Roman era to the present. It points out some fatal flaws in common perception regarding the dark ages and other time periods. Royal explains the connection between Christianity and the success of western civilization with eloquence.

December: Well, it is not surprising but there is a good reason the media hates Glenn Beck. He is frequently right. I was looking for some light, funny reading to give me a break from the drier economics books that filled my summer and I found it. Beck's new book, Arguing With Idiots, How to Stop Small Minds and Big Government, was a great read. While I agree with no one 100% of the time, Beck is on more than he is off. I found it well researched and referenced. The book is sarcastic. I can handle that. If you can't, you should not read it. The format makes it easy to read in short sittings, a plus if you have a toddler.

February: Well, I would not consider The Undercover Economist a conservative book but I do consider sound economics a conservative issue. With that said, the book has strong and weak points. First, as is the case in many theories, they sound good but do not work as well in real life. This book tries to tackle the real results of economic practice but frequently falls a bit short and relies on what the theory would say. It is an easy read, and a pleasant one. I appreciate the author's preference for good coffee and Belgian beer. I take issue with a few of his explanations, particularly in the healthcare section but at other times found myself pleased with his understanding. I can attribute some of his tendancies to relative youth. This is a worthwhile read but should be balanced a bit with something less speculative, perhaps Sowell's Basic Economics.

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Happy Reading! Katy

P.S. I read far more than conservative selections alone so if there is something you would like reviewed or a book you would like to call a meeting and discuss, please contact me!

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