I think of country as being ducks and clutter. Country today is more about today's lifestyles. We've taken country off our business cards and everything.

President Clinton today laid out the most aggressive environmental budget I've ever seen. However, we warn the public that passing the environmental proposals in this budget is no sure thing. Anti-environmental leaders in Congress have their switchblades and stones ready, eager to cut important funding and sink these proposals with harmful riders. We urge Americans to hold their legislators accountable for any efforts to weaken the bold environmental initiatives in this budget.

The commissioners can spend money on juvenile detention but seem to have no consideration when it comes to projects that help keep youngsters out of trouble. I just don't understand how they can charge 4-H groups $35 an hour when these youngsters are doing something so productive for their community.

Today is just the beginning. We have a wide spectrum coming together from across the state.

I tell parents that the best thing on the market today are the primers. When the child moves out, a coat of primer will take care of the walls.

If the pageant's welfare was better served, you had to make a move. Today, it's exactly the situation they're in.