Letters

To the editor:
In response to Mr. Doan’s letter of Oct. 28, 2010, he stated that Harrison County ranked 88th in the state compared to other counties. I really appreciate those facts. It is easy to understand how we compare to other public schools systems in the state., especially the systems that are adjoining Harrison County such as Pendleton, Bourbon, Grant and Paris Independent.
All of these schools, to my surprise, were 27 places or higher than Harrison County.

Do we need a refresher course in drivers ed?
Drivers, the school bus STOP sign has not changed to my knowledge.
It still has flashing lights to get our attention and it still means for you to STOP.
In a week’s time, I have witness drivers ignore the STOP sign when the driver of my children’s bus put the sign out. It did not to get the drivers’ attention when they were talking on the phone or when the music was so loud the horn didn’t even get their attention.

To the editor:

I am writing to inform you and your readers that Augusts Prevent-a-Litter month, which offered 10 percent spay/neuter discounts at Brooks Animal Clinic and Harrison Vet Clinic was quite a success. Twenty-eight newly altered companion animals will no longer contribute to the pet overpopulation crisis in Harrison County, which necessitated the euthanasia of more than 900 homeless dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens at the Flora Shropshire Animal Shelter in 2007.

To the editor:

I am writing to let the public know about a very valuable class we have here in Cynthiana, offered by the Wedco District Health Department.

I was a smoker for nearly 20 years. I was severely addicted. I smoked anywhere from one to two packs a day. When I was only 30 years old I was diagnosed with heart problems. My doctor told me then that I needed to quit but the addiction was too strong for me. I ended up having open-heart surgery and a valve replacement. Even that didnt keep me away from the cigarettes. It has been a constant struggle for me to try to quit.