Dear Editor, You may create instability and insecurity for your personal life if you put others in charge of your decisions.  The idea of a child or acquaintance “shouldering” your life’s concerns and finances might feel comforting. Having someone else pay your bills and oversee your welfare might feel like a relief. For many it ends up being the end of freedom and security.  You love your children, or that special niece or grandchild. You are so bonded to them. You may feel that adding their name to your checking or other financial accounts will increase your bond and the…

Dear Editor, Due to the High Fire Alert in Mojave County this year, now would be a good time to clean up your easement on your property. Property Owners who have block walls will possibly be better off than wooden and chain link fences for fire. Reference the Declaration of Covenants, Limitations and Restrictions, under easements (Art. 1, Part 8, Easements, 1972); “Within all Easements, no structures, planting, fencing or other material shall be placed or permitted to remain, which may damage or interference with installation and maintenance of utilities.” This would include weed abandonment. The fire department and Mojave…