Friday, November 12, 2010

Pennyrile WestPark MegaSite

The Fiscal Court In Crittenden joined this joint effort when it began. This has great potential.



Pennyrile WestPark MegaSite

Saturday, September 4, 2010

This is a email I received;

To Our Customers,


Occasionally, an issue of such importance arises we feel it necessary to contact our loyal customers. With our fishing rights at stake, this is such an issue.

On August 23, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was petitioned by the Center for Biological Diversity and others to ban lead from ammunition and fishing tackle, including sinkers, jigs, weighted fly lines and components containing lead, such as brass and ballast in lures, spinners, stick baits and others fishing products.

On August 27, the EPA denied the petition regarding ammunition, but let stand the petition to ban lead in fishing tackle and has opened a short period for taking public comment.

Such a ban would cause prices of fishing products to skyrocket. Alternative metals can cost from 6 to 15 times more than lead, and most do not perform as well. For many, fishing would no longer be the affordable sport it is now.

Please join us and Keep America Fishing in opposing this ban by submitting your comments to the EPA by no later than September 15, 2010. You can easily do so by Clicking Here.

The "click here" link will take you to a simple format to make your feelings know about a lead ban. There is even a prepared text that you can send if you do not want to send one of your own. It is a fast and easy way to assure your opinion is heard. Many segments of the fishing tackle industry are very concerned about this potential ban. We can assure you thart a lead ban would eliminate a large part of the fishing tackle industry and a lot of fishing.


Thank you for your help.
Barlow's Tackle

Monday, August 30, 2010

Where Did They All Go?

When I was 16 years of age, I would run the streets of Marion driving my 1968 Ford Mustang. I remember there being 50 or so other teenagers up town that I personally knew.


Where have they all gone?


Now when I travel the streets of this small town, I recognize only a few kids and that's mostly because I coached them in little league or my two kids who are no loner "kids" now knew them.


Time gets away and yet it stays the same. We are the ones who change. Marriage, death or simply relocation primarily because of a better paying job is the reason I believe.


What is your opinion? That's mine! Mostly.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Regulations and Guidance

Regulations and Guidance


Regulations and Guidance



The Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight will work with the Department of Health and Human Services to issue regulations and implement many of the provisions of the legislation that address private health insurance. Visit this page frequently for links to proposed regulations, requests for comment, and other updates.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

FEMA: More Kentucky Counties Designated For Disaster Assistance

Follow the link below if you are someone who may have been affected by the recent flood waters. Crittenden County was added May 28.


FEMA: More Kentucky Counties Designated For Disaster Assistance

Monday, May 3, 2010

Friday, April 30, 2010

Kentucky.gov: - Attorney General Conway Alerts Kentucky Consumers To Graco Crib Recall

Another Cribb Recall

Kentucky.gov: - Attorney General Conway Alerts Kentucky Consumers To Graco Crib Recall

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2 Local Miners Found

Tragedy! They were just doing their jobs in turn gives us the valuable power we need to run our homes, cars ans so many other devices. It's time that our state keeps an "Eagle Eye" on all violations as well as the federal government also. Sometimes things just happen and other times they may have been prevented. There is no way to know about this latest tragedy in our back yard. One thing we do know; the families need our prayers and thoughts.

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Thursday, April 15, 2010

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Kentucky Rebates

If you are going to purchase a new energy star appliance, wait until April 22 before you do so you will be eligible for the rebates the federal government is offering. The link below is for Kentucky. Thanks, Greg West

Kentucky Rebates

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Kentucky's rise falls one step short of Final Four - NewsFlash - NJ.com

For you (or us) die-hard UK fans, here is an article from the AP that was published a few minutes ago. It kind of hints about the future of 5 current Wildcats. Of course we know about Wall, Cousins, Patterson and probably Bledsoe and their seems to be a possibility that the other will....

Kentucky's rise falls one step short of Final Four - NewsFlash - NJ.com

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Federal Housing Tax Credit: Home

This is for both new homes and repeat home buyers if they have lived in their present house for at least 5 years. A possible $8,000 rebate for a new 1st home buyer and $6,500
for a repeat home buyer. Follow the link below. Greg

Federal Housing Tax Credit: Home

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency : ENERGY STAR

Some of you may be wondering what the government tax credits may include for some newly covered appliances. Some may have credits for certain types of new roofing that is installed. This includes both some metal & some asphalt. There are other credit possibilities also. Below is a link that may help you decide.

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency : ENERGY STAR

Thursday, March 25, 2010

The Obama Presidency. Minute by Minute | POLITICO 44

POLITICO 44: "BREAKING: Senate parliamentarian Alan Frumin has ruled in favor of the Republicans on two minor provisions in the reconciliation bill, which will send the legislation back to the House for a new vote, according to a spokesman for Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.). --Meredith Shiner (2:58 a.m.)"

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

What I've Learned

Most of you know who visit this blog that I'm seeking the republican nomination for Crittenden County Judge-Executive. I sent my letter of intent to seek this office to Frankfort in July of 09. Since that time, I have learned a whole bunch. People are fed up with politicians ( I call myself a public servant) saying, promising, and lying to them! They all want a fair shake and a public official to "LISTEN" to them! Really not much to ask, is it?

Win or loose (I plan to win) I've learned allot going door to door and talking with the voters of good Ole Crittenden County. They are descent people with more sense than most of us elected pundits. After the miles of starting & stopping & getting out & in of my little S-10 truck, I just have to say, "That a boy" or "girl" to our proud Crittenden Countians. They are much smarter and wiser than most people give us credit for.

I'm proud to live here in this hilly county called, "CRITTENDEN".

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Kentucky.gov: - Press Release

Legislation passed to help with county jails.

Follow the link below.

Kentucky.gov: - Press Release

Facebook | Greg West for Judge Executive of Crittenden County

Facebook Greg West for Judge Executive of Crittenden County:

"Greg West for Judge Executive of Crittenden County"

There will be a Chili Supper for two term fiscal court magistrate Greg West. This event will be sponsored by Greg's friends & family to help fund his candidacy for 'County Judge Executive' for Crittenden County in the May 18th republican primary. All you
Type:Party - Benefit
Date:Friday, March 19, 2010
Time:5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:Women's Club Building E. Carlisle St., Marion, KY

Description There will be a Chili Supper for two term fiscal court magistrate Greg West. This event will be sponsored by Greg's friends & family to help fund his candidacy for 'County Judge Executive' of Crittenden County in the May 18th republican primary. All you need to bring is a GOOD APPETITE! Everyone is invited to attend.
'West For County Judge Campaign'. Amy Jent Treasurer"


By the Way, This one is FREE!

NCAA.com – The Official Website of NCAA Championships - NCAA

NCAA.com – The Official Website of NCAA Championships - NCAA


2010 NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Bracket


Kentucky plays East Tenn. St. Thursday @ 6:15 PM


I also read that Dick Vitale has Picked Kansas and Kentucky in the championship game with Kentucky being the victor. However, it remains to be seen if the youth of the Wildcats can withstand the pressure of the national event. Having a seasoned coach like Kentucky does, is worth its weight in gold.


Out of the Kentucky teams in the tournament, Murray State will have the biggest challenge of all. Vandy has shown itself to be very dangerous. Murray is scheduled to tip off Thursday @ 11:30 AM. With a 30 win season by the Cats as well as the Racers, fans in the Western part of the state should be riding pretty high.


Louisville will also have a challenge with California Friday. Rick Pitino is also known as a tournament coach that has a ninch for rallying his players in the NCAA basketball tourney. Going in as a 9 seed will make it difficult to overcome Cal. Yet, He can do that also.


Here is a Thought; If Pitino had stayed with the Wildcats, there would most likely be at least three more national championship banners hanging. We will never know but it is of my opinion that he (Pitino) would have rivaled the great John Wooden from UCLA as the storied program with the longest dominant program in NCAA history. Winning as many if not more games and championships than the University of California Los Angeles.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Social Security Checks May Be Smaller For Some

defaulted-loans-may-haunt-seniors: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

Social Security checks may be smaller due to a old law used to collect bad debt. Follow the link.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010