By Anne Scheck
INDEPENDENCE POLICE CLINCH GRANT MONEY
Nearly $60,000 in grant funding is being awarded to the Independence Police Department (IPD). More than $43,000 will go to finance upgrades for a portion of the IPD’s communication system; About $16,000 will be used for special equipment to turn a government vehicle given to the IPD into a more functional transportation unit.
The first project will help guarantee sustainability to a local channel used by the police, the second effort will create a multi-purpose van. The revenue comes from Oregon Homeland Security, and the money was requested through an application submitted by Polk County Emergency Management, according to Dean Bender, emergency manager for the county. He announced the allocations last week at a meeting of the Polk County Board of Commissioners.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A hearing to get citizen views on two housing rehabilitation projects aimed at helping low-income residents will be held Tuesday, August, 25, at the Independence City Council meeting at 6:30 pm. The effort was financed through grants – use of the money required the city to solicit public feedback on the results. The meeting is at the Independence Civic Center in council chambers.
EDITORIAL COMMENTARY
Stricter adherence to face covering requirements, including outdoor use when social distancing isn’t possible and indoor use in many cases, has resulted in expressions of frustration to Trammart News over the past few weeks. Oregon also considers the use of face shields – clear plastic that extends below the chin and around the sides of the face – acceptable under its “Statewide Mask, Face Shield, Face Covering Guidance.” However, several people have objected to that option, as well. Ron Smith, a former downtown restaurateur and current resident of Independence, wrote an essay describing his reaction.
It is the policy of Trammart News to publish such letter-to-the-editor commentary as it is presented, without change. Two restrictions include not singling out an individual – with the exception of the publisher – and limiting a contribution to one during any six-month period. –AS
Below is Mr. Smith’s submission.
Wayne Dyer stated, “The Ultimate Ignorance is the rejection of something you know nothing about-yet refuse to investigate?” It is my view that people wearing a facial covering are not doing so out of some noble notion that they are doing their part in protecting anyone from anything. Google the image of a bio virus suit that qualified scientists wear to protect themselves. Now try to convince me your bandana or open shield has any relevance; at all.
Real Eyes – Realize – Real Lies. You are wearing a mask possibly because you think you are conforming to what everyone else is doing. Or because someone on television, whose name you do not know or remember, told ewe that you must wear one. Maybe ewe bought into the manufactured fear a political party is selling – about covid-19. Stop trying to be a hero who will save the day. Why perpetrate this insane idea of symbolically being fearful and that sacrificing individual freedom somehow makes you a righteous and outstanding citizen?
The risks of wearing a facial masque far outweigh any perceived benefit. Simple facts have been deliberately overlooked. I have no interest in - nor will I attempt - to change people’s minds. Let them do their own research. I do not see any reason to cooperate with the opinions or decisions of what others have chosen for themselves.
But individuals cross the line when they appear to be caring about me and my well-being. Forcing anyone to take an intervention that is potentially harmful, for the sake of others; is unethical. Tantrums involving local merchants, as well as the extent to which extremists create mayhem to achieve what they perceive as morally right and justifiable, provide a true insight into their character. If I were the liquor store owner, I would make the habitual Dallas shopping excursion to another store permanent.
Society usually comes down in favor of intentionally disregarding outburst opinions. Weak individuals often feel threatened and “frightened.” Yet we guarantee people have the freedom to embarrass themselves any time they choose. Knowing the Owner of the liquor store; if she went to the trouble of a NO Trespassing Warrant; there was a good reason to do so. In the previous editorial there are two victim cards being played. The un-named and apparently un-known social justice warrior, disguised as a journalist, sought outside assistance because someone refused to talk to her? Adding a state representative and threats of involving other state agencies brings us up to three people who believe they possess some “you must conform” entitlement card.
All this drama and trauma over stupid, ineffective, unhealthy, unattractive, useless, and pointless face coverings. A two-dimensional chatter chirping mentality becomes inevitable when confronted with information beyond one’s character depth and their remotest ability to define the world around them. Do not feel sorry for these people. We are a free country, and everyone can choose to be who they are. However, life does seem to get around to retribution for those who make such self-destructive choices. More coffee? -end-
INDEPENDENCE POLICE CLINCH GRANT MONEY
Nearly $60,000 in grant funding is being awarded to the Independence Police Department (IPD). More than $43,000 will go to finance upgrades for a portion of the IPD’s communication system; About $16,000 will be used for special equipment to turn a government vehicle given to the IPD into a more functional transportation unit.
The first project will help guarantee sustainability to a local channel used by the police, the second effort will create a multi-purpose van. The revenue comes from Oregon Homeland Security, and the money was requested through an application submitted by Polk County Emergency Management, according to Dean Bender, emergency manager for the county. He announced the allocations last week at a meeting of the Polk County Board of Commissioners.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A hearing to get citizen views on two housing rehabilitation projects aimed at helping low-income residents will be held Tuesday, August, 25, at the Independence City Council meeting at 6:30 pm. The effort was financed through grants – use of the money required the city to solicit public feedback on the results. The meeting is at the Independence Civic Center in council chambers.
EDITORIAL COMMENTARY
Stricter adherence to face covering requirements, including outdoor use when social distancing isn’t possible and indoor use in many cases, has resulted in expressions of frustration to Trammart News over the past few weeks. Oregon also considers the use of face shields – clear plastic that extends below the chin and around the sides of the face – acceptable under its “Statewide Mask, Face Shield, Face Covering Guidance.” However, several people have objected to that option, as well. Ron Smith, a former downtown restaurateur and current resident of Independence, wrote an essay describing his reaction.
It is the policy of Trammart News to publish such letter-to-the-editor commentary as it is presented, without change. Two restrictions include not singling out an individual – with the exception of the publisher – and limiting a contribution to one during any six-month period. –AS
Below is Mr. Smith’s submission.
Wayne Dyer stated, “The Ultimate Ignorance is the rejection of something you know nothing about-yet refuse to investigate?” It is my view that people wearing a facial covering are not doing so out of some noble notion that they are doing their part in protecting anyone from anything. Google the image of a bio virus suit that qualified scientists wear to protect themselves. Now try to convince me your bandana or open shield has any relevance; at all.
Real Eyes – Realize – Real Lies. You are wearing a mask possibly because you think you are conforming to what everyone else is doing. Or because someone on television, whose name you do not know or remember, told ewe that you must wear one. Maybe ewe bought into the manufactured fear a political party is selling – about covid-19. Stop trying to be a hero who will save the day. Why perpetrate this insane idea of symbolically being fearful and that sacrificing individual freedom somehow makes you a righteous and outstanding citizen?
The risks of wearing a facial masque far outweigh any perceived benefit. Simple facts have been deliberately overlooked. I have no interest in - nor will I attempt - to change people’s minds. Let them do their own research. I do not see any reason to cooperate with the opinions or decisions of what others have chosen for themselves.
But individuals cross the line when they appear to be caring about me and my well-being. Forcing anyone to take an intervention that is potentially harmful, for the sake of others; is unethical. Tantrums involving local merchants, as well as the extent to which extremists create mayhem to achieve what they perceive as morally right and justifiable, provide a true insight into their character. If I were the liquor store owner, I would make the habitual Dallas shopping excursion to another store permanent.
Society usually comes down in favor of intentionally disregarding outburst opinions. Weak individuals often feel threatened and “frightened.” Yet we guarantee people have the freedom to embarrass themselves any time they choose. Knowing the Owner of the liquor store; if she went to the trouble of a NO Trespassing Warrant; there was a good reason to do so. In the previous editorial there are two victim cards being played. The un-named and apparently un-known social justice warrior, disguised as a journalist, sought outside assistance because someone refused to talk to her? Adding a state representative and threats of involving other state agencies brings us up to three people who believe they possess some “you must conform” entitlement card.
All this drama and trauma over stupid, ineffective, unhealthy, unattractive, useless, and pointless face coverings. A two-dimensional chatter chirping mentality becomes inevitable when confronted with information beyond one’s character depth and their remotest ability to define the world around them. Do not feel sorry for these people. We are a free country, and everyone can choose to be who they are. However, life does seem to get around to retribution for those who make such self-destructive choices. More coffee? -end-
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