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Cemetery job was unacceptable

IN reply to the letter by the Session Clerk of St. Maurs-Glencairn Parish Church (Kilmarnock Standard, September 26) here are the facts of the matter.Read

Gordon shows his true loyalties

SO, Jack Harkness believes that Gordon Brown is the country’s greatest chancellor (Kilmarnock Standard Friday, September 26 2008).Read

Consultation on PO is a sham

MAKE no mistake – the closure of Bonnyton Post Office has been brought about by the Labour Government in London.Read

Support Our Soldiers gifts came piling in from Ayrshire people

THE SOS campaign, supported by the Kilmarnock Standard, has resulted in more than 1200 parcels going out to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.Read

Kilmaurs Old Cemetery is 'unkempt'

THE state of Kilmaurs Old Cemetery is again troubling many in the village.Read

Worry for farmers

THE Scottish Government’s plans for a New Entrants Scheme for farmers just don’t add up.Read

Gordon’s great

LET’S give Gordon Brown a chance. He was this country’s greatest chancellor.Read

Darker side of the sports cages

I WAS astonished to read of East Ayrshire Council being “nominated for an award for its good work” in erecting sports ‘cages’ throughout the area. (Kilmarnock Standard, August 25, 2008).Read

Land Army ladies

To Mr Des Browne,:The Kilmarnock Standard newspaper ran a lovely story last week about the Land Army Ladies who were presented with their medals and certificates by John Duncan QPM Lord Lieutenant for Ayrshire.Read

SNP must have a drink rethink

THE problem of alcohol abuse and underage drinking is one which cannot be ignored.Read

Cut the dumping

I AS a resident of New Farm for 30+ years feel it necessary to write this with the hope that other residents will help stop dumpers in the area.Read

Better rail service

In response to the article of Friday, August 28, entitled ‘Mixed Signals on Kilmarnock to Glasgow Rail Link’ and in particular to Des Browne’s interest in Mauchline, I am happy to outline the council’s aspirations for the area.Read

Labour’s legacy

A LETTER in you publication of September 12 raised the question of Labour’s legacy for Galston town centre.Read

No moral principles

HAVING read Councillor John MacKay’s letter (Kilmarnock Standard, August 29), I am now convinced, beyond all doubt, that he and all councillors of East Ayrshire Council are without moral principles and sympathetic understanding.Read

Wrecked park, wrecked fun

I WAS totally disgusted about what happened to the park in Altonhill.Read

So, who is due the credit?

IN response to Councillor Eric Jackson’s letter (Kilmarnock Standard, September 5), I am sure there are many people relieved that he is putting his efforts into a cross party working party with regards the top of the town office development.Read

What about a new floor?

I READ with interest in the Kilmarnock Standard that the council are spending money on the Palace Theatre.Read

Kilmaurs gala thanks

THE Kilmaurs Gala Committee wishes to thank everyone who participated in or attended the 2008 Kilmaurs Gala.Read

Good dog walkers at Dean Park

IN response to the letter from Dr Fotheringham (Kilmarnock Standard, August 8), I was disappointed to hear that he had a visit to the Dean Park in Kilmarnock spoiled.Read

Time to appoint a Kilmarnock town centre manager

FOR a long time I have taken a keen interest over the years in East Ayrshire Council’s plans for the regeneration of Kilmarnock town centre.Read

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