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Extend grace but you may have to walk away

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.

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Ukraine refugees are coming

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…

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Utility bills, gasoline prices, and Ukraine

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…

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Utility bills, gasoline prices, and Ukraine

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…

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