Dr. Glenn Mollette – Page 2 – The Standard Newspaper

Competition and the freedom to choose – cars, hamburgers, schools, and ice cream

Pam Wanner8 months ago8 months ago8 mins

Dear Editor,

In 1975, I bought a four-cylinder Chevrolet Monza. In my opinion in was a terrible buy and a lousy car. There was one episode after another of maintenance issues and the four-cylinder engine was just a piece of junk.

I survived that car long enough to trade it in on a Toyota Celica.

Extend grace but you may have to walk away

Pam Wanner8 months ago8 months ago6 mins

Dear Editor,

We live in an age of addiction and dysfunctional personalities. Lives and families are shattered every day by drug addiction, gambling addictions, pornography, alcoholism and more. Some people have anger issues and live daily lashing out at people and loved ones. Many people have serious mental issues and need help and often refuse to get help. All of these issues and many more can be impactful on friendships and relationships.

The best place for your vacation

Pam Wanner8 months ago8 months ago8 mins

Millions of Americans will still try to fit a few days of time off into their schedules in the next couple of months.

More people drive to their vacation than any other mode of transportation. State and national parks are popular this time of year. Niagara Falls will have about 30 million visitors this year.

For Better, For Worse

Pam Wanner9 months ago9 months ago5 mins

Dear Editor,
Words are easier than actions. For example, “for better, for worse.” Couples traditionally say these words when they marry. They mean the words at the time. They have no idea what they are saying.

Opinion

Ukraine refugees are coming

Ron Martin3 years ago5 mins

Dear Editor, America has been good to help people, and more are on the way. Refugees from Ukraine are coming to America, up to 100,000 would be welcomed as recently announced by President Biden. The population of some communities will grow depending on where the federal government places these people.Since the passage of the refugee act there are already over 3 million refugees in America. They are located throughout the United States with large populations in some towns and cities. A refugee is “a person who is unable to return his or her country of origin because of a well- founded fear…

Opinion

Utility bills, gasoline prices, and Ukraine

Ron Martin3 years ago4 mins

Dear Editor, Most of us simply want peace in our lives, nation, and world. We enjoy resting in a warm or cool house with something to eat, free from worry and stress. Peace is not always easy. This winter, chances are that your heating bill was chomping on your checking account and taking a huge bite out of your income. You may have turned your thermostat down and wore extra layers hoping to cut back on literally burning up your money. People have reported gas and electric bills from $500 to over a $1,000 for one month of trying to…