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Each month, The Kentucky
Explorer magazine receives literally scores of letters from
our faithful readers. Whenever possible, we try to publish as
many of them as possible in the 12 pages we have set aside for
"Letters to the Editor."
Here are actual letters from November
2006
South Elkhorn Community
Dear Editor:
Thanks for publishing the story about the South Elkhorn community
in Fayette County where my grandmother on my mother's side lived.
Grandmother was very much interested in local history. Her daughter
was Elizabeth McLeod Steed, my mother. They both lived in that
area for quite some time. My brother, Virgil, and I loved our
grandmother very much. She died 46 years ago in 1960. She graduated
from the Hamilton Female Institute in Lexington.
James M. Steed
2465 Eastway Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
Landmarks Neglected
Dear Editor:
I am trying to inform the business community, as well as the
private sector, of the condition of some of the landmarks in
Floyd County, as well as other counties. Not only are some of
cemeteries neglected but so are some of the historical landmarks.
The elements are taking a toll, and when some of these buildings,
bridges, and grave markers are gone, they cannot be replaced.
The old bridge spanning the Big Sandy between Prestonsburg and
West Prestonsburg, which is being shown as beautiful in murals
and paintings, has fallen into decay and isn't safe. When people
come into the area and ask questions about the bridge, they are
told of its condition. The only view of the old landmark is from
another bridge, which also crosses the river, and there is nowhere
to park.
I understand a grant has been applied for, but the bridge is
in such bad condition it is going to require a large sum of money
to bring it back to where it will be safe just for foot traffic.
I keep hoping the community and merchants will get involved and
work together to save this wonderful landmark.
I know funds are very hard to acquire, but I hope someone will
take an interest in saving the old bridge.
Lydia Neal
5272 E. 900 S.
Claypool, IN 46510
260/839-2702
rneal@kconline.com
Thanks For Birthday Greetings
Dear Editor:
I would like to thank everyone who sent my uncle, Luther Stacy,
a birthday card for his 100th birthday. He received 135 cards.
I look forward to getting The Kentucky Explorer each month.
Wanda Russo
594 Edward Street
Sparta, MI 49345
Pikeville Classmates
Dear Editor:
I would like to hear from former classmates who attended the
Mayo State GPN class of 1984-1985 at Pikeville, Pike County,
Kentucky.
William Flannery
P. O. Box 171
Silver Lake, IN 46982
3190@earthlink.net
Strange Event In Hopkinsville
Dear Editor:
I would like to hear from any reader who knows anything about
the strange event which took place on the Sutton farm, north
of Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky, on the evening of
August 21, 1955.
I read some details about this happening in a book, but I would
like to hear from any reader who has knowledge of the event.
Donald Wallen
P. O. Box 1474
Hindman, KY 41822
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