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Letters to the Editor

Understaffing of prisons, other institutions hasn’t changed

The understaffing of state prisons, psychiatric institutions and nursing homes hasn’t changed in my lifetime of 77 years. I worked in the Arizona State Prison, in 1974-75, after graduating from the University of Arizona, it had a yearly turnover of 70%. I worked with juveniles in Tucson ...

Grateful for all involved in triathlon’s success

I am writing in gratitude to all those involved in orchestrating the Verna Mize Triathlon 2024. A mere thank you seems inadequate as there are many moving parts working together that make this event a huge success! The excitement and joy of the participants make it all worthwhile. Their ...

Faith Perspective: Time is fleeting

The Church Age has existed for nearly 2000 years and falls between the 69th and 70th weeks of Daniel (Daniel 9:24-27). This time period is when the Church is on Earth. The translated word “church” means “called out from the world for God.” It refers to all who have been born again ...

Praise for UPHS-Portage Hospital and its employees

After having spent three weeks in the UP Health System-Portage Hospital, Hancock, Michigan ..... I say a fond farewell to the doctors, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, kitchen staff, and all the other fantastic employees of Portage Hospital. I had fractured a bone in my ...

Defend truth

“You are a King then!” said Pontius Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into this world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me” (John 18:37). Our salvation is founded on truth. We need to be ...

Seaplane paths may jeopardize bald eagle grounds

From seagull rookery, “important eagle-use area” and “foraging area” to public airport with zero public input. After our state and federal governments spent years rehabilitating our bald eagle population, now evidently anyone can run flight paths through their mating and feeding grounds ...