Commentary

Thursday, Jan. 17, 1963 edition “Post office to house first approved fallout shelter” Where in Sevier County could you potentially provide security in case of a major disaster? In 1963, the Richfield Post Office was approved as the first qualified fallout shelter.

It seems one of the early themes of 2023 is, “Extremes.” We can’t seem to do things in moderation right now, but everything is like drinking from a fire hose. The best example is with the weather.

This week, I followed three different stories about California and its current struggles with weather. The first story is of the “atmospheric river” that is repeatedly clobbering California, causing much damage and some death from flooding.

Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 edition “District officials sworn into office” Those who serve in a public capacity must be sworn in by constitutional oath and this happens at the beginning of the year.

With many illnesses circulating, including the common cold, flu, RSV, hand-foot-mouth disease, and the COVID virus, the new year is an excellent time to reevaluate hygiene habits. How often do you clean and disinfect items used daily, such as electronics or water bottles? Did you know there is a difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting? Cleaning – Regular cleaning will remove most germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces.

It’s the kind of decision community journalists like me agonize over. The kind I call the general manager about to see what she thinks.

The arrival of a new year is a time to look forward and make goals and plans for the future. It’s also traditionally become a time to look back at the major events of the previous 365 days.