‘Cash for Clunkers’ program expected to get more money



The Senate will vote to extend the popular “cashfor clunkers” car purchase program before going home on Friday, Majority Leader Harry Reid declared Tuesday in a strong signal the U.S. government will not let the trade-in rebates die under the surging demand that has almost exhausted federal backing. Reid’s Republican counterpart, Sen. Mitch McConnell, predicted his party would not block […]

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AT THE LIBRARY — Students at Jenkins Head Start recently visited the Jenkins Public Library to search for books on bears. They also worked puzzles and on the computer with the help of a former Head Start student. Afterward, the children went to Jenkins City Park where they ran, climbed, used the swings, and saw ducks, geese, and pigeons.

Smith speaks in Washington, D.C.



Anna Smith, whose grandchildren attend Jenkins Head Start/Early Start, recently wrote about her experiences raising her grandchildren. Her letter was sent to Zero to Three, a national nonprofit organization that informs, trains and supports professionals, policymakers and parents in efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers. Because of her letter, Smith was invited to be on a panel […]

Homecoming Days planned



The annual Jenkins Homecoming Days Festival held in the Jenkins City Park is scheduled for Aug. 27, 28, and 29. There will be food booths open at 11 a.m. each day and live music each evening, and carnival events to entertain kids of all ages. There will also be free train rides on Friday and Saturday. The committee is now […]

Meet the Cougars



Meet the football Cougars, cheerleaders, dance team, and band on Friday, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m., at the Letcher County Central High School football field. Admission is either $1, a towel, or a bar of soap.

Time for college-bound seniors to think about admissions essays



Many high school seniors will be required to write college admissions essays, especially if they’re applying to a private college. Admissions officers use the essays to learn more about prospective students and their writing skills. Some colleges provide a specific topic, such as how attending their school will help students achieve their goals. Others may ask students to choose from […]

Social Security holds fourth hearing on early-onset Alzheimer’s disease



Social Security held the agency’s fourth public hearing on compassionate allowances for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Commissioner of Social Security Michael J. Astrue was joined by Marie A. Bernard, M.D., deputy director of the National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, and other Social Security officials. Testimony was heard from some of the nation’s leading experts on early-onset Alzheimer’s disease […]

4-H yard sale set for Aug. 6-7



The Letcher County Extension Office will take donations of yard sale items this week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. On Thursday and Friday of this week, there will be a yard sale at the County Extension Office. All money raised will benefit young people to attend the Kentucky State Fair and 4-H Camp.

Web class planned for CPAs, attorneys



A live webinar class for CPAs and attorneys will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, August 28. The cost of the continuing education class, Fundamentals of Financial Calculations, is $54.99. For more information, email Thomas A. McDevitt, CPA, at thomas.mcdevitt @ceworkshops.com.

Pay now or pay much more later

$100 local property tax bill can quickly rise to $450 for delinquent payers

In 2008 about 13-percent of the property tax bills were delinquent in Letcher County. Bills that remain unpaid may be sold on the Letcher County Courthouse steps. In some cases these delinquent tax bills may be sold to individuals and companies in the county or to the government. However, they are often sold to individuals or companies from outside the […]