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Letter: A warning about Trump from his own family member

Most of the time the best judge of a person’s character is one’s own family. That being the case, Mary L Trump, PH.D., Donald Trump’s only niece and a clinical psychologist, said the following in a book written by her and published in 2020 entitled Too Much and Never Enough — How My ...

Letter: Word to the wise — Don’t mail money or gift cards

I'm writing to warn one and all not to send birthday, anniversary, or sympathy cards with money nor gift cards through the mail, and here's why. I have recently sent out 4 birthday cards to Texas to relatives, one had the back of the envelope sliced open from the back and the gift card taken ...

Letter: Suicide is preventable with proper support and care

Suicide can be prevented. September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Unfortunately, our region continues to experience an increase in the number of individuals who need support and care. A recent study shows the majority of adults (94%) believe that suicide can be prevented, at least ...

Letter: Not supporting Cox after inappropriate stunt at cemetery

I spent 20 years on active duty with the Air Force as a medic. In those years, which included time in Special Forces, I risked my life many times in combat and under other austere conditions. I once wore a patch on my uniform that read: “That Others May Live.” I embraced those words on each ...

Letter: Skeptical after latest report of Russian interference

I am certain there are evil people trying to disrupt our government. What I am getting tired of is that just before elections — it seems there is another breaking news release of outside interference. It took many years and greater than $32 million in cost, in a Russia collusion accusation, ...

Letter: How Stacy Bernal will advocate for families like mine

On April 9, 2019, my daughter Sloan was born. At birth, she was life-flighted from Mckay-Dee Hospital — where she spent several months in the Primary Children’s NICU. During this time, she was diagnosed with profound disabilities. This is something I never imagined I would have to ...