Look at history as we move forward from the election

Dear Editor: From health care to immigration reform to so much more, our nation faces daunting challenges. In a perfect world, the presidential election would have been about solutions. Instead it was about twitter and emails – the winner offering sound byte answers to complex problems. Everyone shouting; no one listening; it all seemed hopeless. …

Look at history as we move forward from the election

Dear Editor: From health care to immigration reform to so much more, our nation faces daunting challenges. In a perfect world, the presidential election would have been about solutions. Instead it was about twitter and emails – the winner offering sound byte answers to complex problems. Everyone shouting; no one listening; it all seemed hopeless. …

Celebrating Sinatra

Dear Editor: Celebrating Sinatra at 101 my annual salute celebrating Frank Sinatra’s birthday, December 12th, continues. His legions of fans include Peggy King and the All-Star Jazz Trio, big band singer Harry Prime talent promoter/musician Billy Jon Coogan, Chris Valenti program director of WYYR, music archivist Anthony DiFlorio III, actress Jane Powell, singer Tony Bennett, …

Celebrating Sinatra

Dear Editor: Celebrating Sinatra at 101 my annual salute celebrating Frank Sinatra’s birthday, December 12th, continues. His legions of fans include Peggy King and the All-Star Jazz Trio, big band singer Harry Prime talent promoter/musician Billy Jon Coogan, Chris Valenti program director of WYYR, music archivist Anthony DiFlorio III, actress Jane Powell, singer Tony Bennett, …

Naloxone can save lives

Dear Editor: The use of Naloxone can save a life. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is an opioid antagonist used in opioid overdoses to counteract the life-threatening depression of the respiratory system. It allows an overdose victim to breathe normally. Although traditionally administered by emergency response personnel, naloxone can be administered by lay people or …

Sanctuary City

Dear Editor: Cities throughout the country had declared themselves as “sanctuaries” for undocumented immigrants. While there is no exact description of a “Sanctuary City,” it generally means that the officials of that city will not be proactive in identifying illegal immigrants. Such a policy is within the law, since immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility …