2013-02-27

Mediterranean diet helps heart




Pour on the olive oil, preferably over fish and vegetables: One of the longest and most scientific tests of a Mediterranean diet suggests this style of eating can cut the chance of suffering heart-related problems, especially strokes, in older people at high risk of them. The study lasted five years and involved about 7,500 people in Spain. Those who ate […]

Group thanks Tourism board, chair



To the Editor: EpiCentre Arts wishes to express its appreciation for the vision Dr. David Narramore has shown in the promotion of the arts in our community and in providing an excellent viewing area in the Underground Gallery, making wonderful use of a historical site – the old Whitesburg Post Office — and creating the Art Walks and similar events […]

Woman, 88, remembers life in Neon



To the Editor: I have been wondering if there is a written history of Neon, my hometown. If there isn’t, there ought to be. I’m sure someone has written a history of Whitesburg. My interest in history goes back many years, but not until after I retired to my bed the other night did I begin thinking about the early […]

Calls for understanding



To the Editor: Recently, rumors of discrimination have surfaced in our community. It really concerns me that anyone could be prejudiced against persons with intellectual disabilities. Having an intellectually disabled person or persons living in the neighborhood will not cause your property values to go down. Communities need to be educated on intellectual disabilities and know what is and what […]

Wants tailwaters open




U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield has introduced a bill to keep the Army Corps of Engineers from blocking fishing waters near dams on the Cumberland River, a plan that has drawn outrage from anglers in Kentucky and Tennessee. The Republican congressman from Kentucky’s 1st District in western Kentucky met earlier with corps officials but said at the time he was prepared […]

LCC looks to next year



The Letcher County Central Cougars may have ended their season with a shocking loss to Cordia in the semifinals of the 53rd District Tournament last week, but once the Cougars’ fans are able to move past the disappointing end to their season and take a step back to evaluate the total season, there are a number of positive things remaining […]

High schooler’s act of sportsmanship touching




“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” Was astronomer Carl Sagan’s remark simplistic? Look again. In the Internet age his prophesy is fulfilled. Consider the intersecting of the lives of Jonathan Montanez and Mitchell Marcus in far off El Paso, Texas. The Internet — specifically a 2:42 minute YouTube clip by CBS reporter Steve Hartman — let us witness […]

Bible trivia



1. Is the book of 1 John in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Exodus 20, to whom did God give the Ten Commandments? Noah, Abraham, Moses, Aaron 3. Which book of the Old Testament is an essay on, “Is life worthwhile”? Amos, Ecclesiastes, Jeremiah, Daniel 4. Where is the New Testament “Hall of Faith”? Luke 2, […]

KFTC Potluck



Kentuckians for the Commonwealth will host a potluck dinner at the Oven Fork Seniors Citizens Center at Eolia on Tuesday, March 5, beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 632-0051.

Richmond Ballet to perform



Richmond Ballet will present a dance performance on Monday, March 11, in the Performing Arts Center in Pound, Va. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. The program is presented by Pro-Art Association, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise and Mountain Empire Community College as part of the W. Campbell Edmonds Memorial Concert Series. Admission is $12 adults, $8 seniors and […]