http://www.themoreheadnews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 16 May 2008 13:07:00 +0000 http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_137130827.html http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_137130827.html Something is troubling me. It could be that we are headed towards a (sshhhh) recession. Or it could be the unnecessary war in Iraq. Then again, it could be that gasoline is $200.00 a gallon, or the fact that industry is polluting our air, our water, and our food. Fri, 09 May 2008 12:01:00 +0000 http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_130120153.html http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_130120153.html I’ve enjoyed the Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge areas of southeastern Kentucky for over 40 years. That time has now come to an end. Fri, 09 May 2008 11:59:00 +0000 http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_130120030.html http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_130120030.html I am gathering nominations for a follow-up to my Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes book, released this year. As in the first project, I’m looking for Kentuckians who "have successfully overcome extreme personal challenges and/or have given of themselves to others in an exemplary fashion" Fri, 09 May 2008 11:57:00 +0000 http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_130115848.html http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_130115848.html Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. The day was created in 1949, and was a result of the consolidation of the military services in the Department of Defense. It was intended to replace the separate Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Days. Tue, 06 May 2008 14:03:00 +0000 http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_127140503.html http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_127140503.html The 21st annual East Kentucky Leadership Conference was held April 24 and 25 at the Morehead Conference Center. More than 200 leaders from across the region, including citizens, local elected officials, legislators, state-wide office holders, and the lieutenant Governor, participated. Fri, 02 May 2008 11:43:00 +0000 http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_123114416.html http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_123114416.html I am writing this letter in response to Ms. Tonia Noe-Rose’s column in which she describes her (unfortunately common) despair at the high prices of food, gas, and housing. What many people do not recognize that this “recession” is actually a readjustment Fri, 02 May 2008 11:41:00 +0000 http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_123114212.html http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_123114212.html I want to say thank you to all my customers from Carter and Rowan County for your patronage. Even though the Soldier post office is small, we offer all the services of a bigger office. Fri, 02 May 2008 11:33:00 +0000 http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_123113844.html http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_123113844.html I am a WW 2 veteran and still remember that it took only six weeks to train for war. We were then fully equipped and sent to war for whatever the future held. Bush and his generals have taken seven years to train the Iraqis Fri, 02 May 2008 11:30:00 +0000 http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_123113207.html http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_123113207.html Do you know someone that goes out of their way to donate time to others without expecting anything in return? If so, April 27-May 3, 2008 is the week that you will want to recognize and thank those people. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:20:00 +0000 http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_120142137.html http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_120142137.html Do you know someone that goes out of their way to donate time to others without expecting anything in return? If so, April 27-May 3, 2008 is the week that you will want to recognize and thank those people. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:08:00 +0000 http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_120141914.html http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_120141914.html The volunteers of the community center would like to say thanks to Rowan County Judge Executive Jim Nickell, Rowan County Fiscal Court, Rowan County Road Department, William Lagan, Kathy Coffey (Gray Hawk Construction), and to all the volunteers who helped clean up the exterior of the historical Halderman School. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_116130732.html http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_116130732.html I am writing this letter in response to Ms. Tonia Noe-Rose’s column in which she describes her (unfortunately common) despair at the high prices of food, gas, and housing. What many people do not recognize that this “recession” is actually a readjustment from the over-spending boom of the 1990’s. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:50:00 +0000 http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_113135051.html http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_113135051.html I’m a student at Morehead State University. I have been volunteering for the past two semesters at the Community Recycling Center. They are busy bees there and a lot is happening. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:41:00 +0000 http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_109124240.html http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_109124240.html One of the most impacting events in Rowan County, in my personal experience, is the National Day Of Prayer, which we observe annually as a community on the first Thursday in May. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:31:00 +0000 http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_106143100.html http://www.themoreheadnews.com/letters/local_story_106143100.html I am sick and tired of ignorant humans who don't deserve to own an animal. These people deserve the same treatment they gave their horses.