Research Act will Improve Response to Disease

House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Ranking Member Frank Lucas has introduced legislation to support the scientific community’s ability to fight the novel coronavirus and other infectious diseases.

A Bubble Off Plumb

Much has been made in the mainstream media and social media about the planned slow reopening of the state and of other states. The comments and spins put on it range from ‘it’s the greatest idea since indoor plumbing’ to ‘we’re all going to die’ and every possible stopping point in between.

A Lamp to My Feet

Today, we are once again looking at the list of seven things the LORD hates found in Proverbs 6:16-19, “There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make...

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, With all of the focus on COVID-19 right now and the disruptions to normal life, it’s easy to overlook other matters. But one item of extreme importance is making sure each resident in our House district completes this year’s Census form. Having an accurate count helps us in many ways.

A Lamp to My Feet

Greetings! I thought I would change my topic this week to something more relevant to all of us. This is about taking of the children in our care during this time of quarantine, lockdown, social isolation, or whatever you want to call it. My wife and I are both retired.

Tomorrow in History

Tomorrow is Thursday, April 16, the 107th day of 2020. There are 259 days left in the year.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Well, sure enough, I almost forgot to write my column for the week. It’s 1:30 in the morning and here I sit trying to get my thoughts together. Oh well, I wasn’t sleeping anyway. We had some membership renewals this week. They were Mae and Jim Thompson and Sharon and John Gates.

Let Me Outta Here!

Day 34,546 of the selfquarantine. I haven't lost all my marbles yet but I'm perilously close to it. There's nothing to watch on television but news anchors and talking heads of people I've never heard of shouting "Coronavirus! Coronavirus! Coronavirus!"

Ferguson Features

During this pandemic, I have seen so many people sewing face masks for themselves and others, sharing their patterns and tips, and even some donating face masks to first responders, health care and other essential workers that are on the front lines of it all.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, Last week we received a mailing from the Census Bureau and immediately went online to fill the requested information. It took about 10 minutes to answer a few simple questions.