Don’t forget Bypass project

I read with interest the column (opinion) by Pete Koutoulas on the things (events) that could happen in the future in Winchester-Clark County.

One of the things he did not mention was a new bypass from I-64 to Boonesboro Road (KY 627).

Traffic on the present bypass sometimes is backed up from traffic light to traffic light.

I realize the majority of the traffic is local, however, another bypass could help to eliminate the traffic going from I-64 to I-75, which is mostly semi-trucks.

Gene Graves,

Clark County

Blood donations needed

No matter the season, the need for blood is constant.

Recent holidays prevented some blood donors from giving, but patients don’t get a break from the need for potentially lifesaving transfusions.

The American Red Cross is issuing a critical call for blood donors of all types — especially type O — to give now to help replenish the blood supply following the holidays.

Disruptions to donations — from holiday travel to widespread seasonal illness — can lead to shortages and cause delays in essential medical care.

The Red Cross is committed to all the communities it serves by providing lifesaving blood products, and preventing, preparing and responding to local disasters.

Blood donors can feel confident that by donating blood through the Red Cross, they are helping to ensure that blood products are available for patients in more than 50 hospitals throughout the Kentucky Blood Services Region.

On behalf of the Red Cross, I invite the community to give blood so that blood products are available for trauma victims and those being treated for cancer or sickle cell disease.

Just one hour of your time could mean a lifetime of memories for those in need. Resolve to give blood by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or visiting RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment today.

Cyndi Dahl,

American Red Cross

Graduation should be open to all

GRC has announced graduation will be held in the new gym.

Students will each receive eight tickets (possibly more) for guests to attend. Those attending must have a ticket.

Either the gym wasn’t done in time for them to show off during a basketball game or they don’t want the graduation taking place on the new football field. Insane!

These kids have worked and looked forward to this day for 13 of their 18 years. They are proud and have every right to be. Many have large families, past teachers, etc. who want to attend but now will not be able to.

Two teachers from elementary school attended my older two children’s  graduation. Because there won’t be enough tickets, they won’t be able to attend my daughter’s. Neither will many family members.

I can’t help but wonder who attended those that made this decision’s graduation? Were their aunts and uncles able to come? Cousins?

It’s not like we can tell them we’ll invite them to her next high school graduation.

I will also add this: My children’s father passed away eight years ago. Regardless of the years, not having your father at these important milestones is hard. Now to tell those who have been there through those eight years we don’t have enough tickets to invite them all?

Samantha Crowe,

Clark County