It has come to our attention that proponents of the Jasper “Clean Energy Project” have been using a report published by the Sierra Club and Worldwatch Institute in their efforts to promote plans to burn biomass to generate electricity. I would like to set the record straight on the Club’s position on biomass for energy….
With all the publicity surrounding the recent decision regarding our county engineer, I would like to express my stance on the issue. Along with the commissioners and a couple of other council members, I fought hard to give Jason Heile the raise he deserved at our annual budget meeting. The problem isn’t just with Jason’s…
As the deep freeze continues and thoughts of praying for global warming seem to make more sense every day, let us remember that this year begins anew the political cycle. There are many issues that face our nation, state, and local communities, but the more important one, and the easiest one for you to address,…
I believe it was Sam Adams who said in essence at the close of the 18th century that the American war was over, but the revolution was just beginning and was in its earliest phase. At the beginning of the 21st century, we find ourselves at a juncture in history where the final act in…
As we all have come to find out, the National Security Agency (NSA) is recording everything we do. Every phone and cellular call, every email, tweet, online picture, video call, every cloud save of a document… you name it and it is recorded at a NSA server farm. They intercept computer and digital packages to…
The proposed amendment to Indiana’s constitution, HJR-3, reads as follows: Only a marriage between one (1) man and one (1) woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Indiana. A legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recognized. The House Judiciary Committee…
We are at a time in our lives when it seems many around us are in nursing homes. This we suppose has become part of the cycle of life. We write this letter to recognize and express gratitude for the efforts of all those that provide care in these places. From his initial diagnosis until…
Several investors recently petitioned the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate the bioenergy industry regarding the following issues. “1. The “clean energy” fallacy and related regulatory risks The bioenergy industry has been representing biomass power as a “clean” and “carbon neutral” energy source, even though its day-to-day operations emit greater quantities of carbon dioxide (CO2)…
On Sunday, November 17th, Washington and Daviess County were hit with an F-2 tornado that at last count damaged or destroyed around 105 businesses and homes in the city plus another 40 or so west of city limits. My initial assessment on Sunday night and early Monday morning was that it would take many weeks to clean up…
This Thanksgiving we all need to the take time to sit back and relax and be thankful for the many things we have been blessed with. In addition, we also need to remember those who depend on us to get them through the tight spots in their life. In the daily political fights you can…
