She is an excellent addition to the paper and to corbin. She gets involved, and speaks (writes) her mind, which is what we need more of around here. Not the back slapping and hand shaking the other paper has.

Compare her editorials to Esteps, there is no comparison. 

It took real guts to write the editorial about pre-teen sex a few weeks ago. That took courage, and heart.
Do you think Estep would have written something like that?

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I don't think Estep would have slapped the Town of Corbin in the Face by comparing it to the movie "Footloose". Swindler Did! The poster up two from this made a slight Freuordian Slip, making a comment that Swindler would only be here for a while. Great job. Keep running your jaws so that we may find out more.

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No "Freuordian Slip" (actually Freudian slip), you just changed the poster's words.

There is a difference in "wants to be here for awhile" and your modification to "would only be here for a while".

Nice try "Freuoid".

Corbin needs a good "slap in the face", and if the movie Footloose is the worst we get, then we're getting off easy.

Of course, we're not unlike any other town in the USA, they all have their circles.

I love for her to have been a part of the old Dixie or Huff Drug gang back years ago, when those tables made just about every decision for high schools sports and politics in corbin. She would have had tons to write about then.

Or if she would have been here during the alcohol vote debates, all the preachers touting how bad it was and all that.  I could point some real fingers here on our "religious leaders", but I'll wait till I need that ammo for another time.

She would have had a field day back during the Thurston administration, when the wire tapping issues came up regarding city hall. Remember them. 

Or, I would love to read her take, had she been here, on the 312 bridge video tapes, you remember, there were several surveilance tapes made by the Forest or Park service, catching some persons doing naughty things, and after the first bunch was prosecuted, the tapes mysteriously disappeared.  Remember who we heard was on that second set of tapes.

Yes, I hope she's here to stay, and that way, she can give us her opinions of future events such as those above.

The previous poster has gotta be Ace or Gary from the notorious "AG" Duo.

The main issue here is the ordinance itself. Corbin voters voted alcohol sales into existence. But the administration of Corbin is the one placing the limitations on other entertainment within the community. Personally, I like to eat and be entertained... whether its a jukebox, live band, tv or karaoke. I also like to dance.. whether alcohol is served or not (because I rarely drink.) The way I have read the ordinance, karaoke would be banned restaurant wide.. including those who would sing on Sundays in the parking lot of those same restaurants that serve alcohol.

Additionally, I don't understand how karoke, dancing or anything else, forces people to get drunk. I don't believe that any of the restaurants hi-jack anyone and force alcohol down their throat! Whatever happened to personal responsibility for one's actions? Karoke does not cause drinking, unwanted pregnancies, dependency on drugs or acne. No one is forcing anyone to drink, dance, sing, hang around, etc. at ANY of those places. If you don't want to be bothered by the music, drinking, dancing, etc., then STAY HOME.

Ms. Swindler has broken the mold for newpapers in this area as far as her editorial topics and no holes barred reporting.

I look forward to her editorials, as they are always interesting and insightful.  In comparison, her competitors writings are usually base on his age, relatives, or old memories of corbin past. 

I quit reading the weekly for several reasons, and while I used to not be a big fan of our daily, I've seen improvements since Miss Swindler arrived. Her editorials are much better than the "I used to love Cottin Candy as a boy at the carnival" editor's editorials I used to read in the weekly.

Another great editorial from Ms. Swindler about the history of Corbin.  That was a great article.  I asked my teenage nephew about it, which was the oldest building in corbin, and he just looked at me. 

This is exactly why we need an Historical Society. 

Great Job!!

To the previous poster - were you at that meeting or are you just going by Swindlers article? I am not saying that the article was wrong or anything like that but was it unbiased? I have heard people say that Samantha and Bob Jr are close friends and often sit together at meetings and events. Nothing wrong with that but it sort of looks like Bob Jr took his personal reporter with him to see that his side of the story was told, especially since everyone knows that the Times and the News Journal have often been at odds. If the web site thing had been a free service I could see how he could be upset but business is business even in local government. Wasn't the big difference 300 a month compared to 50 a month.

Hello, 2 posts up, the same could be said about Mr. Estep and his henchman Mr. Knuckles.  Maybe since Estep is the board chairman, we should not allow his paper to be there as that may appear biased.  What do you think.  Bob Jr. and Samantha were there as a contract person and an observer.  I wasn't there either, but I sure would have liked to have been.  Did Knuckles report the truth, or did he add to it to protect his boss.  Who do we believe. Based on both comments, I would choose Ms. Swindler.

Strange, how Estep is always talking about his competitive newspaper, yet you never hear a peep from the Times about his weekly.  The Times shows their professionalism in that respect, and Estep acts like the school bully that got caught with the other kids lunch in his hand.


It's time for Estep to go!!!!!!!!!

You really have no idea what you are talking about, but we all know who is feeding you these mouse droppings. I've seen the work Bob Jr. did, the data and statistics, the marketing plan, the presentations, newsletters, one award I know of from LG&E Energy, tons and tons of nibroc work, and a great deal more. It is called marketing. You ever see one of the old Corbin presentations, or the Cumberland Falls Golf Course plan? My company has, and they are outstanding. Give him your information and I'm sure Bob will be happy to show them to you. 

Stop doing your boy's dirty work for him and let him speak for himself, if he has the guts.

Read this - http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=73973&p=3&topicID=8899702 - 12th message down, from Jan 22, 2007.

The last poster has lost his mind.  Are you kidding me!  What do the people on these post do sit around all day and think of dumb things and solutions on this board.  Get a life! It is so entertaining to read these messages.  The only reason I think 80 percent of people get on is to read this comic book.   Give your opinions, hey thats great but sit back and read it.  Can u imagine what someone in London, Lex., Lou etc would think ready this small town stuff.  Some of the people on this board are so full of themselves its sad.  I feel sorry for the issues going on and hope our community can pull together instead of further apart.