Kokomo Tribune; Kokomo, Indiana--Opinion http://www.ktonline.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:24:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_072232647.html Time to study http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_072232647.html If you read the newspaper first thing Sunday morning and didn’t set your clocks ahead one hour before bed, you’re late for church. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:15:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_070175826.html Worth more than just $3 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_070175826.html THE ISSUE: The annual Howard County Music Festival.OUR VIEW: The event is a testament to the area’s commitment to make music a part of local curricula. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:54:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_070175621.html Letters to the editor http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_070175621.html The term limits were implemented to keep from having just such a situation – a person in power for too long. Mr. Dunbar was part of the group that hired the current school superintendent, Mr. Himsel. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:15:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_069181621.html Lawmakers rush toward deadline http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_069181621.html Indiana legislators reconvened Wednesday for one mad dash to the end of what so far has been a disappointing session. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:02:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_069181108.html Letters to the editor - Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_069181108.html The recent column “Baby boomers reliving the ’60s,” written by Jim Spencer and Curtis Ellis (Democratic political consultants – big surprise) was complete propaganda. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:18:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_068221934.html Don’t take fun out of school http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_068221934.html As school corporations scramble to trim $300 million from their budgets to meet cuts ordered by Gov. Mitch Daniels, it’s important that they remember there’s more to education than reading, writing and arithmetic. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:16:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_068221806.html Letters to the editor - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_068221806.html State police should patrol intersectionI know I am a little slow at writing this, but I am greatly concerned over the running of the red light on U.S. 31 and Ind. 18. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:55:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_067185431.html Regional effort worthy of support http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_067185431.html THE ISSUE: A project headed by Indiana University Kokomo is aimed at setting up a regional economic development collaborative.OUR VIEW: Community leaders throughout the region should get behind this effort. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:52:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_067185255.html HECK: ‘Dolphins are people, too’ http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_067185255.html One of the most serious consequences coming from our society’s collective abandonment of the Judeo-Christian ethic handed down to us from our founders is our startling tendency to drift from truth into utter confusion. While the biblical worldview provides a solid foundation upon which to build our respect for life, liberty and property, its emerging replacement — moral relativism — offers only the passing whims and fancies of whichever political and cultural fad is currently in vogue. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:50:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_067185103.html Letters to the editor - Tuesday, March 9, 2010 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_067185103.html Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:17:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_066151827.html Good deal http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_066151827.html State Sen. Brandt Hershman was a little ticked off after learning last June that Chrysler Group LLC, the new company formed with Fiat, wouldn’t pay $6 million that spring in personal property taxes. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_064164206.html Cheers and Jeers - Saturday, March 6. 2010 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_064164206.html Mornings with Mom ... and snacksKristy Fortune sends this Cheer on behalf of the Western Intermediate School PTO:“I would like to give a big thank-you to Dunkin’ Donuts of Kokomo.“The PTO held its annual Mornings with Mom breakfast in correlation with the school book fair Feb. 23 and 24. They delivered a total of 100 dozen doughnuts at NO CHARGE. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:32:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_063173356.html A snapshot of schools http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_063173356.html Every Howard County school district published an annual report in the Feb. 20 edition of the Kokomo Tribune. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:40:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_062154110.html Buying effort a good idea http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_062154110.html THE ISSUE: A regional buying network.OUR VIEW: The more officials can save on purchases, the more services they can provide. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:24:00 +0000 http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_062002618.html Schools require parents’ support http://www.ktonline.com/opinion/local_story_062002618.html For the first time since its inception, the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress – ISTEP to you and us – will be administered entirely in the spring.