Category: Opinion

It is no secret that we are going through a very difficult time with the COVID-19 virus present in our County. Many things have changed over the past few months as non-essential businesses have temporarily closed under order of the Governor. In addition, protocols are in place to drastically reduce the spread of this virus through social distancing and personal health protection. As Sheriff, I have been asked many questions regarding this pandemic and what may occur if these measures remain in place for an extended time. It is my intent to answer these questions and hopefully calm any fears…

Dear Editor, As the week unfolded this pandemic we, as a nation, are facing decisions that need to be faced. Although we’ve had hardships and death, we see that there are those who are true heroes and those who are selfish and uncaring. I’m not talking about those on the front lines, nothing will replace the sacrafice they are making to help keep us safe but those who chose to profit in our nation’s time of need. Greed will never win. The time has come for our Nation to return to our roots. God. I’m reminded of an experiment that…

Dear Editor, As the week unfolded this pandemic we, as a nation, are facing decisions that need to be faced. Although we’ve had hardships and death, we see that there are those who are true heroes and those who are selfish and uncaring. I’m not talking about those on the front lines, nothing will replace the sacrafice they are making to help keep us safe but those who chose to profit in our nation’s time of need. Greed will never win. The time has come for our Nation to return to our roots. God. I’m reminded of an experiment that…

That tiny bit of Latin may be the most important any of us ever mutter. Some folks will ask “Why is that important, what does it even mean”? Those people will sometimes stop and ponder the meaning if it is explained to them, others will just shrug and go on about their daily drudgery.  “From Many, One”. Those who can’t grasp or refuse to try to grasp just how profound that phrase really is are the ones to pity. Those folks will probably never realize just how fortunate they are to live in a country where that simple statement has…

That tiny bit of Latin may be the most important any of us ever mutter. Some folks will ask “Why is that important, what does it even mean”? Those people will sometimes stop and ponder the meaning if it is explained to them, others will just shrug and go on about their daily drudgery.  “From Many, One”. Those who can’t grasp or refuse to try to grasp just how profound that phrase really is are the ones to pity. Those folks will probably never realize just how fortunate they are to live in a country where that simple statement has…

Dear Editor, After reading Thomas Droessler’s letter in the March 25 edition of The Standard, the disturbing thought is he’s probably right. Trump will be elected for another term, which just goes to prove once again P.T. Barnum was right, there IS one born every minute! Over and over we see Trump lie to the American public, and yet his base believes and supports him. Note how he has cleaned the swamp! People come and go in his administration, some go directly to prison, and oh yes, the Mueller investigation was a waste of time and money. As I recall,…