To the Editor, Thank you to Loni Kemp for alerting readers to the Catalpa LLC pig concentration mega-facility proposed in the Newburg area.  4,980 sows packed together like sardines and a nearly nine million gallon manure pit!  Uffda.  This proposal cannot  be taken lightly by those of us who live in the fractured rock of karst country.  The magnitude of a manure spill from … [Read more...]

To the Editor, I’ve read both of Mr. Herb Panko’s commentaries from March 26 and May 7. His first presupposition in the March 26 commentary sets the tone for everything. I am sure many of the readers caught this sleight of phrase: “Since there are frequent articles in the FCJ on religion, specifically on Christianity and by writers who claim the authenticity of their own … [Read more...]

To the Editor, First off, AR-15 style firearms are more appropriately termed “modern sporting rifles” used by hunters. Next, modern sporting rifles are not assault weapons. An assault weapon is an automatic military arm used in battle. Automatic firearms have been severely restricted since 1934. Next, MSRs function like other semi-automatic sporting firearms by firing … [Read more...]

To the Editor, Mabel city officials recently learned of concerns regarding the construction financing of a city-owned incubator building.  The Economic Development Association (EDA) and city council want to provide clarification. Interim financing for the approved $450,000 incubator building, which the city will lease to a private daycare provider, has been secured for up … [Read more...]

To the Editor, I am going to vote yes Tuesday, May 8, on the Kingsland building referendum.  The reasons are pretty straight forward.  The Kingsland school board, our elected representatives, have decided that the school campus in Spring Valley is in need of an indoor air quality (IAQ) project for asbestos abatement, mechanical, lighting and Americans with Disabilities Act … [Read more...]

The executive order that the President signed aligns with the administration’s “Principles of Economic Mobility.”  It would create an accountability system for local, state and federal governments. It would also empower the private sector and local communities to create and administer local solutions to poverty.  This is exactly what agencies like Semcac already provide.  Our … [Read more...]

To the Editor, It was recently reported in an Italian newspaper that the Pope stated there was no hell and that bad souls would only disappear. Since this is coming from the head of the Catholic Church, I am very concerned.  If he was misquoted or misunderstood, then he should have immediately come out to decry the misunderstanding of his words.  Instead, the Vatican gave a … [Read more...]

To the Editor, There are some Houston County commissioners who feel the need for an administrator. One commissioner stated that it will ONLY cost Houston County $150,000.00. I reiterate, that is only the beginning. I surmise the administrator will need an administrative assistant or two, with insurance, vacation, sick leave, retirement, etc.,  then they will need to have … [Read more...]

To the Editor, Herb Panko has a few misconceptions and fallacies of his own! (FCJ March 26, 2018) Panko claims Mary was “with child without clear knowledge of who the father was.” The Bible claims Joseph did “what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.” (Matthew 1:24). Joseph took Mary as his wife right after she had become pregnant, so why … [Read more...]

To the Editor, At a recent meeting of the commissioners of Houston County, a resolution from the Houston County Township Association was presented to the commissioners. It was met with an attack on it and the townships. Instead of an informational statement as it was intended. Why do some of the commissioners refuse to accept that there are voters and other elected officials … [Read more...]