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Letters to the Editor -- March 29, 2024

Letters to the Editor -- March 29, 2024

Letters to the Editor -- Indeed 'stuck on Trump'; how to end the war in Gaza

We indeed are ‘Stuck on Trump’Dear Editor:In response to a Letter to the Editor from March 7 (“Are Republicans Stuck on Trump?”), I avoided too quick a response in order to wait for our Presidential Preference Primary results. To respond to James Tweed, the resounding answer is …YES!
Marie Garceau has been working in the field of substance use and addiction recovery for over a decade. She works at Drug Rehab Services and primarily focuses on reaching out to the community and spreading awareness.

Marie Garceau has been working in the field of substance use and addiction recovery for over a decade. She works at Drug Rehab Services and primarily focuses on reaching out to the community and spreading awareness.

Sobriety Tips for St. Patrick’s Day

Kiss me, I’m Irish. I suppose anything is possible with enough alcohol. While many of the old practices of St. Patrick’s Day are long gone, it remains a day of celebration with lively music, excessive drink, and food.
Letters to the Editor — March 7, 2024

Letters to the Editor — March 7, 2024

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Are Republicans stuck on Trump?

Are Republicans stuck on Trump?Dear Editor:Beware of people who are oblivious to the obvious. People who lose an election, and believe they won. Not based on evidence. But based on what they “feel.”I am a Conservative.
The weather of the last few weeks is lining up to parallel another very violent and scary weather time in Osceola from years past.

The weather of the last few weeks is lining up to parallel another very violent and scary weather time in Osceola from years past.

FROM THE EDITOR — Eerie similarities to the weather of 1998

Our weather’s been weird this year. I joked a couple weeks ago about the “Wacky weather wheel”— warm, cold, sunny, rainy, cloudy, windy, all in the span of two or three days.Things have normal-ed out a bit, like they should.
Vicky Gemme — Social isolation can harm the mental and physical health of seniors.

Vicky Gemme — Social isolation can harm the mental and physical health of seniors.

GUEST EDITORIAL — Social isolation is easily avoided

Social isolation can harm the mental and physical health of seniors; this is no secret. It can be particularly challenging around Valentine’s Day as feelings of guilt, remorse, and old memories can be felt.
Jody Boulay is a mother of two with a passion for helping others. She currently works as a Community Outreach Coordinator for DRS to help spread awareness of the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

Jody Boulay is a mother of two with a passion for helping others. She currently works as a Community Outreach Coordinator for DRS to help spread awareness of the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

How to date while in recovery from addiction

Being in recovery, especially in the early stages, has its ups and downs. Dating is not necessarily a top priority for everyone, but it’s nice to have companionship. During the holiday season and coming into Valentine’s, there can be strong emotions about the need and want of a relationship.
Jill Pertler — Slices of Life: More in 2024

Jill Pertler — Slices of Life: More in 2024

SLICES OF LIFE — More in 2024

Someone I’ve never met (social media, where else?) came up with a phrase for the new year: “Let’s do more in 2024.” I’ve decided to adopt it for my own, because it’s well-balanced, makes logical sense and has good meaning, purpose and intent. Plus it rhymes; who doesn’t appreciate a good rhyme?