Journal-Times (Grayson, KY) Letters to the Editor

Visit older ones to make a difference

2012-05-23T08:16:20-04:00

May is Older American's Month, and this years theme is “Never Too Old To Play.” This theme encourages older Americans to stay active-physically, socially and mentally. Research shows that playing simple games, including electronics, can have a positive impact on older adults, and help prevent physical and cognitive decline.

Thanks for support during illness

2012-05-23T08:12:24-04:00

The entire family of Rex Burchett wants to thank each and everyone for their prayers and thoughtfulness during his long illness.

Walking tour teaches students about community

2012-05-16T08:20:04-04:00

West Carter High School English students have spent the last couple weeks learning more about themselves and their home area through a writing project. It was both historical and reflective in nature, and culminated with a group of English III students doing a walking tour of Olive Hill.

Honoring Vietnam vet

2012-05-02T08:17:56-04:00

I recently had the opportunity to meet a great public servant I have admired for a long time. His name is Will T. Scott from Pikeville, KY. Mr. Scott is a Vietnam veteran who enlisted in the U.S. Army as a young infantryman during the Vietnam War. He served out nation as great risk when he was just a young kid from eastern Kentucky.

SHIP assists with Medicare issues

2012-04-25T09:14:49-04:00

I am the Benefit Specialist of the FIVCO SHIP Program, which is housed within Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, a nonprofit organization. Through the SHIP Program, we assist individuals over the age of 60 and any person on Medicare with their public benefit issues.

Thanks for help during Olive Hill fire

2012-04-18T09:05:56-04:00

I would like to thank all persons involved who helped me during the night of the recent devastating fire in Olive Hill.

Lindsey Cemetery update

2012-04-18T09:01:47-04:00

Spring is in the air and along with spring comes that time of year for clean up and for upkeep of the Lindsey Cemetery and we need your help to do so.

Pleasant Valley Cemetery update

2012-04-18T08:58:43-04:00

Due to the warm weather, we had to begin our mowing season early at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Therefore, we must have your help to continue through the mowing season.

Disadvantages to centralized high school

2012-04-11T08:37:04-04:00

Since our local power brokers are now, again, talking about one central Carter County high school I thought I would express my thoughts on the subject since I do pay a lot of school taxes each year.

Take note of hospice during Volunteer Week

2012-04-11T08:36:19-04:00

April 15 through April 21 is National Volunteer Week. Nowhere is the gift of volunteering more important than in hospice. I am a volunteer at Community Hospice. I am privileged to be one of many who offer support, companionship and hope to those at the end of life’s journey.