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Today's Opinions

  • Music and football

     It was an idyllic Friday night in New Albany. The skies were clear, the stars bright and the temperature comfortable.

    The parking lot was full, the concession stand was humming with activity, the stands were packed and several hundred fans were standing along the fence.

    The scene was perfect.

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  • Avoiding a quick fix

     The Union County School Board this week had to decide whether to continue on a course of upgrading the electrical systems in its schools or set out on a different course.

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  • Finding a ‘proper’ dog

     We’re in search of a “proper” dog. My wife and I have very different views about what that is.

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  • It’s school time again

     Classes are underway in both the New Albany and the Union County schools, which means it’s a good time to promote several things related to safety.

    First, let’s concentrate on slowing down, especially near schools and crosswalks. During the summer we tend to forget about school speed limits. When school starts, we have many more students crossing the streets near schools.

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  • Dreaming larger

     From the 1989 movie, “Field of Dreams,” comes the memorable quote, “If you build it, he will come.” It’s been used many times since to capture community aspirations for quality-of-life improvement projects.

    We think of “Field of Dreams” when we drive past the New Albany Sportsplex. We built it and they have come. By any measure, the project has been a success.

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  • Teens and having a car

     My wife told me I shouldn’t write this column. She’s a bit superstitious about it, and she’s afraid I’ll jinx our son, Joe.

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  • A prudent increase

     The Union County School Board has voted to request a 4 percent increase in ad valorem taxes for the 2009-2010 year. Under Mississippi law, the Union County Supervisors are required to grant the request.

    The board decided to request the tax increase even though the preliminary estimate of the amount the county will receive in state money has been increased by $120,000.

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  • Planning for growth

     Union County residents will have an opportunity to find out more about a proposed county comprehensive plan at a meeting at 5 p.m. Monday in the Union County Courthouse.

    We encourage county residents to attend and offer their thoughts on the proposal drawn up by Slaughter and Associates, planners from Oxford.

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