To the editor: Recent reports tell us the EPA is planning to force us to buy electric cars by implementing strict new federal emissions standards so that by 2032, two-thirds of all new car sales will be electric. The motive for this is “Climate change”.
The month of May includes National Police Week and National EMS Week. WRAP (WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Programs, Inc.) would like to recognize and thank all Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Service Responders! The jobs of those in law enforcement and EMS are never easy and can be extremely dangerous. The roles of both law enforcement and EMS can be scary and unsafe, especially when responding to a domestic violence call.
To the editor: As a volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association, I advocate for all people with dementia, but especially for my mom, Barb Bruns, who was diagnosed with Early On-Set Alzheimer at the age of 57. Thanks to our bipartisan champions in Congress, we’ve made great progress advancing research on Alzheimer’s and dementia, providing hope to families with this terrible disease.
In the coming weeks, high school seniors across the country will don caps and gowns and proudly walk across a stage to receive a diploma in the culmination of a 13-year goal that has taken the support of many people along the way in order to achieve it. Seniors, your family, in particular, has been with you every step of the way and I hope you thank them.
To the editor: In regards to the editorial Cartoon of April 20, do not make fun of our justice system. The Federal Judge made the ruling because the drug company did not follow the rules for approval of the drug.
In an open, muddy field, Rob Perez joins Zephyrus who flies a kite in the brisk morning air. Rob: Zephyrus! Zephyrus: My friends call me Z.
May is mental health month, a time to raise awareness of the importance of striving for good mental health. Our head is connected to the rest of our body, and when our physical health isn’t great, it impacts our mental health, and when our mental health isn’t great, it impacts our physical health. It is evidenced by the fact that people with diabetes, heart disease, and even COVID have higher rates of depression. A mental illness or poor mental health symptoms can include stomach aches, pounding heart, and muscle pain. So, if we want to be healthy, we must also focus on our mental health.
Start by Believing. Nine years ago, as a baby prosecutor I heard this phrase and I’ve never forgotten it. I don’t even remember where I heard it for the first time, but it rings in my head every time I review a new case. These three words are so simple, yet they have the power to change lives.
Man can get too comfortable on terra firma. It’s cozy here, familiar, solid underfoot.
Question: Do I need an oversize or wideload permit to haul a boat lift that is over 9 feet wide to my cabin? Answer: You would need to obtain a permit because the width is over 8 feet 6 inches. Hauling oversized items without a permit or escorts (if required) can be dangerous and is illegal.