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Opinion

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    Brinley’s Promise toy...

    Editor: With the help of our community, our toy drive was a huge success. We were able to take two carloads of toys, gift cards and Christmas cards to Kosair Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House nin Louisville. When we were unable to shake the need to buy presents for our son, Brinley, who lost his battle to Hurler Syndrome in April 2009, we decided what better th

  • Shop with a Cop kicks off 2010...

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    The Carrollton Police Department has began preparations for our 2010 Shop With A Cop program. This year will mark the tenth anniversary of the program and our goal is to provide for 100-plus children.

  • I'm setting goals -- not...

    I rarely make New Year’s resolutions. I’ve tried in the past – when I was young and optimistic; but, I learned quickly that I’m not good at changing my habits. Good or bad. In lieu of resolutions, I have set goals. You may recognize some of them: Lose weight (or at least get back into those smaller sizes gathering dus

  • NAS donation clarified

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  • Relay for Life benefits from bank...

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  • Pastor expresses thanks for Big...

      Editor: Tuesday, Dec. 15 marked the day that necessary funding was in place to finalize the organization known as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Carroll County. The past nine months required many meetings by a committed steering group, multiple fundraisers, pledges made and fulfilled, and strong financial gifts from the community. We send

  • Bank president thanks staff for...

    Editor: Carrollton Federal Bank hosted a Christmas open house held at the 2539 Hwy 227 location on Dec. 11, between the hours of 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The event was held to celebrate Christmas with the community. The event was well attended and received. The attendees received individual gifts as well as homemade refreshments and enjoyed personal

  • Thanks to all who helped make...

    Editor: Thank you for printing the letters to Santa section each year. It warms and humbles my heart to read these letters. I would also like to thank the many people that have contributed to this year’s Youth In Need Holiday Assistance program. We have successfully ‘adopted out’ 200 young people from 70 families. The entire community

  • Another year, decade drawing to a...

    Wow. I look at the calendar, and I can’t believe that another year is about to end.

  • New feature to focus on consumer...

    'Tis the holiday season, and along with all the traditional giving to family, friends and people in need comes the scourge of those who want to take advantage of the kindness of others. Or, just take advantage.

  • Project Comfort helpers aid many...

    Editor: With colder weather settling in ,it is “comforting” to know that sixteen homes in Carroll County are warmer through the efforts of volunteers from Project Comfort. October’s blitz day allowed 60-plus volunteers to address lingering problems in the homes of seniors related to warmth and energy conservation. The crews

  • Resident skeptical of bridge...

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  • Shop With A Cop celebrates with 81...

    Editor: The Carrollton Police Department hosted our ninth annual Shop With A Cop program on Dec. 17. Once again this program was very successful as we provided Christmas for 81 children in our community and spent $17,421.08. A nine year total for this program shows that we have spent $118,373.94 to provide a Merry Christmas for 577 children.

  • Library offers thanks for donations

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    All 21 children and adults of Eagle Creek Resort Library would like to thank everyone who has made donations and supported the children. To name a few, we want to thank Steve Hefner, Kevin Allen, Ashley Jennings, Bruce Laudick, Larry Mason, Suzanne Mason, Chris Barnes and Grant Malone. If we have missed anyone, please accept our apologies.

  • NorthKey extends thanks to...

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    The clients and staff at NorthKey Community Care ADT (Hope Workshop) would like to thank the American Legion Post No. 41 and The Friends of NorthKey for their generous donation that made it possible for us to enjoy our Thanksgiving dinner at the Carrollton Inn.

  • Main Street thanks event’...

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  • CCAS president is proud of group...

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    For several years, I’ve served as president of Carroll County Animal Support, and my friend JoAnn Parker has served as vice president. Both JoAnn and I have decided it’s time for us step down from these positions and let others lead the group.

    CCAS will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Welch’s Riverside Restaurant to elect new officers for the board.

  • Contest was a success

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    I would like to thank the generous people who entered the Vision of Sugar Plums cooking contest held at McNeal’s during A Christmas Carroll Dec. 5.  There were 62 beautiful desserts turned in for a chance to win a new range from McNeal’s. I could see the time and special attention the people put into their desserts.

  • Youth services board members thanked

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    The Youth Services Center would like to express a sincere “thank you” to our advisory board for all its hard work and dedication to our center. Your time and effort is greatly appreciated. Have a safe and happy holiday.

    Members are Norma Birchfield, Susan Burckle, Vickie Kemper,  Jennifer Stewart, Charlotte Unker, Richelle Wheeler, Carolyn Jones, Tina Rosenbaum, Jessica Spenneberg, Levi Underwood, Sheila Underwood, Chris White, Beth Wallace and Austin Crowell

  • Stepping down, Duncan thanks TCYL...

    Editor: This is my final letter to interested Trimble County Youth League participants. I would like to thank everyone for allowing me the opportunity to be involved in enhancing the youth of our community in the aspects of baseball, teamwork, leadership and friendship. It is time for me to step down from the TCYL board and allow a new generation to continue the development of o