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Editor's Desk

  • 12-12-12: 3 dozen favorite Christmas recordings

    The rare occurrence of the 12th day of the 12th month of the year 2012 offers an opportunity for all of us to think for a day in terms of dozens. Here are three-dozen of my favorite recordings at Christmas time. Some of these selections reflect that I am extremely nostalgic (and perhaps getting old), others reflect an eclectic taste and acceptance of some of the modern musical artists of this age.

    12 secular favorites

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  • Roots of the Thanksgiving Day holiday in America

    Sometimes in this busy land of plenty we need to stop and review our national and spiritual heritage to remind us how we got to where we are today.

    Throughout history mankind has celebrated the harvest with ceremonies of thanksgiving. Harvest festivals and thanksgiving celebrations were held by many cultures: the Hebrews, the ancient Greeks, Romans, Chinese and Egyptians.

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  • ‘A time to mourn...’

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  • Banquet promises to be an evening of laughs and memories

    Alas, the final planning meeting for this weekend’s Trimble County Alumni banquet came and went last Saturday with one solitary soul in attendance--me.

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  • Lady Raiders deserve better in postseason play

    Another stellar season for the Trimble County Lady Raiders has come to an abrupt, premature end at the hands of a strong team of giants from Oldham County.

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  • Perryville affords opportunity to relive history, memories

    This weekend I plan to travel back in time.

    Although real time travel remains a product of science fiction, I plan to do the next best thing. Wife Cheryl and I and our granddaughter Elizabeth will make the trek to Perryville in Boyle County, Ky., for the 150th anniversary commemoration of the Civil War battle fought there on Oct. 8, 1862 (see story on Page 11).

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  • Readers’ assistance sought in providing news tips, photos

    We at The Trimble Banner do our best to keep up with all the newsworthy activities and events that involve our neighbors and friends here in Trimble County. However, due to limited staff resources we cannot be at every event.

    We have a number of folks who are kind enough to provide photos and news stories and tips. I especially want to salute my photographer friends Teresa Tebib, Jim Pirtle and Todd Pollock who frequently contribute their work to the cause.

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  • Get involved in your government: Vote

    There are many ways in which local citizens can participate in government. Becoming a candidate for political office or attending meetings to understand the political process and expressing your opinions are among these. One of the basic ways to participate in government is by voting. When we vote, we help determine who will lead our nation, state, county and local governments. Voting gives us each a say in who will make our laws and protect our freedoms.

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  • Letters to the editor not to be confused with rumor or fact

    A letter to the editor written by Milton resident Larry Graves and published in last week’s issue of The Trimble Banner apparently has ruffled feathers in and around Milton. It has been brought to my attention that the letter has generated some criticism leveled at this newspaper--to the point that some have questioned whether The Trimble Banner reports rumor or fact.

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  • Editor’s fascination with Wildcats spans five decades

    The Big Blue Nation celebrates again!

    University of Kentucky basketball followers all over the world are celebrating this week after the Wildcats held off a furious comeback attempt by Kansas Monday night to claim the school’s eighth national title. The win capped a monumentally successful season that saw the Cats claim victory 38 times in 40 game appearances.

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