State Treasurer

LANCASTER - Rep. Lonnie Napier made his appearance at the Garrard County Courthouse as planned Saturday, with family, friends and many supporters there for his big announcement. But Napier did not say what many expected to hear. Instead of announcing his campaign for governor, Napier surprised many by saying he is seeking the office of treasurer. "I've been thinking about that or governor either one," Napier said. Napier said he was truly pleased to see so many supporters from several counties represented at the courthouse on Saturday.

Grayson for secretary of state Trey Grayson is the man Republicans should have picked as their standard bearer in the governor's race, but he chose instead to run for re-election as secretary of state. We believe he has earned a second term. Grayson has a good reputation as an ethical administrator and has run clean elections and improved the office's service to corporations. We see him as a rising star in Kentucky politics and heartily endorse his bid against Democratic challenger Bruce Hendrickson, who doesn't have the experience for the job. Wheeler for state treasurer Do you know what the state treasurer does?

Dear Editor, I have known state Rep. Lonnie Napier, a Republican candidate for state treasurer from Garrard County, for many years. I cannot imagine anyone that I would rather have to carry out the duties of state treasurer. He has served for over two decades in the state House of Representatives, while managing a highly successful business in his hometown of Lancaster. Rep. Napier is a first class businessman, as well as a public servant of the highest caliber. His election as treasurer of the state of Kentucky will certainly be a plus for all the residents of the commonwealth!

Dear Editor, Central Kentuckians have a rare opportunity next Tuesday to send one of our own and a proven leader to Frankfort. State Rep. Lonnie Napier has served with distinction for 22 years in the General Assembly. As a member of the House of Representatives' most powerful committees - Appropriations and Revenue, Transportation and State Government - Lonnie has had a seat at the table to make good things happen for the people of Central Kentucky, and he has delivered. As Garrard County Judge-Executive, I know firsthand how hard Lonnie works for the people of his district - and all of Kentucky, for that matter.

March 6, 1987 The True Blue Council No. 56, Daughters of America, recently held its annual bean soup supper and white elephant sale at the Clark RECC community room. The table blessing was given by Clyde Hudson. Visiting officers and members were Earl Smith, state treasurer, and Mrs. Ioma Smith, past state councilor. Winchester stands at the threshold of becoming home to a civic center, Bruce Coates says. With funding in place, only deciding on a location remains. The Clark County Orchestras, directed by David Hensley, will present a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at George Rogers Clark High School.

My money is on cashing out the state Treasurer's office. This not-so-original idea seems to float up from time to time. Most recently, it came in the form of a campaign promise by Melinda Wheeler, who ran for the office in the recent primary election on a platform of abolishing it. Doing so would require changing the Kentucky Constitution. Of course, the proposal brought mostly scorn from Wheeler's opponents. But I noticed they stammered and stuttered while trying to make a persuasive case for keeping the office.

A chasm exists between anti-government zealots and those who believe in limited government. One believes in anarchy. The other holds to the principle offered in a statement attributed most often to Thomas Jefferson: "Government governs best which governs least. " Again, that's "governs least," not "governs not at all. " Most big-spending politicians would rather chase skunks than endorse the slightest leaning toward limiting the scope of government. So they employ the "blurring-lines" tactic to make it impossible to distinguish between the very different positions of governing "least" and "not at all. " Todd Hollenbach offered an example of that during this year's primary race for state treasurer.

A man of character To the Sun: I encourage you to vote for my brother, David Perdue, for district court judge for Clark and Madison counties. David and I grew up in Clark County. Our parents Walter and Pauline Perdue, and our uncle and aunt, Jesse and Mary Elizabeth Perdue, owned Perdue's Bakery in Winchester for over 35 years. We were fortunate to be surrounded by a loving family and caring community. Early on, we learned important values from our parents: work hard, play fair, respect others, trust God, and give back to our community.

Jan. 7, 1988 The home of Mary Frances Johnson, 126 Shalamar Rue, was the scene of the January meeting of the First Nighters Homemakers Club. The devotional was given by Grace Price followed by the invocation by Serena Brown. Betty Jean Aldridge, president, conducted the business meeting. True Blue Council No. 55, Daughters of America, held its annual Christmas supper in the community room at Clark RECC on Iron Works Road. The table blessing was given by Earl Smith, state treasurer, and prizes were awarded during the evening.

Thousands of Boyle County residents could get some good news when they answer the phone on Oct. 8. State Treasurer Todd Hollenbach was at the Boyle County Courthouse on Wednesday to announce that a call center made up of local officials and longtime residents will be established here next week to contact people about unclaimed property that has been turned over to the state treasury. "When I took office, we saw that we needed to do a better job and be more proactive getting people's property returned," Hollenbach said.

A chasm exists between anti-government zealots and those who believe in limited government. One believes in anarchy. The other holds to the principle offered in a statement attributed most often to Thomas Jefferson: "Government governs best which governs least. " Again, that's "governs least," not "governs not at all. " Most big-spending politicians would rather chase skunks than endorse the slightest leaning toward limiting the scope of government. So they employ the "blurring-lines" tactic to make it impossible to distinguish between the very different positions of governing "least" and "not at all. " Todd Hollenbach offered an example of that during this year's primary race for state treasurer.

A man of character To the Sun: I encourage you to vote for my brother, David Perdue, for district court judge for Clark and Madison counties. David and I grew up in Clark County. Our parents Walter and Pauline Perdue, and our uncle and aunt, Jesse and Mary Elizabeth Perdue, owned Perdue's Bakery in Winchester for over 35 years. We were fortunate to be surrounded by a loving family and caring community. Early on, we learned important values from our parents: work hard, play fair, respect others, trust God, and give back to our community.

Grayson for secretary of state Trey Grayson is the man Republicans should have picked as their standard bearer in the governor's race, but he chose instead to run for re-election as secretary of state. We believe he has earned a second term. Grayson has a good reputation as an ethical administrator and has run clean elections and improved the office's service to corporations. We see him as a rising star in Kentucky politics and heartily endorse his bid against Democratic challenger Bruce Hendrickson, who doesn't have the experience for the job. Wheeler for state treasurer Do you know what the state treasurer does?

The more I think about it, the more I like Melinda Wheeler's idea. Let's eliminate the office of State Treasurer and save the tax payers some money. Wheeler admits it wasn't what she was planning when she first joined the race for treasurer but she said the more she learned about the office the more the thought became undeniable. Eventually she said, "I decided to just be honest with the voters. " So she offered something different than any of the other candidates in the race - hire her, and she'll fire herself.

My money is on cashing out the state treasurer's office. This not-so-original idea seems to float up from time to time. Most recently, it came in the form of a campaign promise by Melinda Wheeler, who ran for the office in the recent primary election on a platform of abolishing it. Doing so would require changing the Kentucky Constitution. Of course, the proposal brought mostly scorn from Wheeler's opponents. But I noticed they stammered and stuttered while trying to make a persuasive case for keeping the office.

June 7, 1982 Mrs. Anna Lee Gay, state president, Mrs. Beatrice Gay, state treasurer and Mrs. Missouri Bluster, chairwoman of the Scholarship Loan Fund, were honored at a recent meeting of the Kentucky Association of Colored Women's Clubs held at the Broadway Baptist Church. David Keith Wall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wall, 21 Sylvania Ave., has been named the first recipient of a $2,000 scholarship from the Winchester Rotary Club. Master Conservationist awards were presented at the Clark County Conservation District's annual meeting Sunday evening at the Clark County Fairgrounds.