Opinion

After a long year of renovations, the Memorial Building at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Park is again welcoming visitors.

Officials made the decision to close the building to repair the skylight and correct mold problems – a process that was expected to take several months. The century-old building held enough structural surprises to delay the completion.

One of the hardest things a mother will have to do is let her child go. I had to do that last weekend. After 12 years of school and ballgames in every sport. I had to pack his clothes, TV, and his beloved PlayStation in my truck and drive him to a new beginning – College.

What ever will I do now? I don’t remember ever being without him. I’ve always done for him or with him. I need to find Carrie Ann again ... and put Mom on the back burner.

Rust-Wright Funeral Home was accidentally left out of the list of senior citizens donations at the fair. We apologize for this mistake.

Charles and Viola Riggs

It has been a long time since I went to the Lincoln Jamboree.

My family and I went Saturday night and it was great. Rick Whitlock and Blake Whitlock were wonderful (a few Johnny Cash songs). Joel Ray needed a haircut but that didn’t stop his jokes. And the price was just $8. Movies are $8 and you only get half the fun.

At intermission, there was soft ice cream and the singers sold tapes and gave interviews.

Thank you, Joel Ray, for the memories. I wish you would bring the raffle back at intermission.

It has been a long time since I went to the Lincoln Jamboree.

My family and I went Saturday night and it was great. Rick Whitlock and Blake Whitlock were wonderful (a few Johnny Cash songs). Joel Ray needed a haircut but that didn’t stop his jokes. And the price was just $8. Movies are $8 and you only get half the fun.

At intermission, there was soft ice cream and the singers sold tapes and gave interviews.

Thank you, Joel Ray, for the memories. I wish you would bring the raffle back at intermission.

Get ready for The LaRue County Herald News’ annual Newspaper in Education Block Sale 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 27.

All the deals will be featured in next week’s Herald News, but here is a preview:

Items available at the Block Sale this year include two one-day admissions to Dollywood. While you’re in Tennessee, you may also want to make a stop at Ripley’s Aquarium, as we have two one-time admissions.

Those who like animals may enjoy two one-day admissions to Dinosaur World or two one-day tickets to the Louisville Zoo.

An unprecedented 11 consecutive days of free prostate cancer screenings will be offered in the South Wing Health Horizons during the Kentucky State Fair between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily.

My husband Bud and I spent Saturday evening dragging around a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old (our respective grandchildren). Actually, I think it was Chase and Claire who did the dragging.

We spent a couple of hours at Family Fun Day at Creekfront Park. It’s the third year Hodgenville Main Street and the City of Hodgenville have put on the event.

And thank you, thank you for moving Fun Day to the evening. The cooler temperatures meant the grandbabies could stay out longer.

Lyvers requested a reply from the LaRue County Fair Board.

Ann “Snookie” Morrison responded that several local groups rented a spot to sell concessions. The groups set the price for the food. The carnival’s food and games booths also set their own prices.

When the carnival arrived, “they lacked five rides,” Morrison said, but it was too late to book another company.

“We hope to do better next year,” she said. “Maybe go with a different carnival.”