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June 23, 2026

Letter: Relay for Life kudos

Editor: I would like to compliment the people who organized this

Wastewater treatment

For centuries, civilized peoples recognized the need for removal of bodily wastes from the human environment. Apart from the obvious odors and appearance of this waste, either on land or in bodies of water, the disease-causing germs were also present. Dysentery, Typhoid Fever, Cholera, and other public health issues were often found to be caused by the presence of bacteria and parasites in drinking water sources which were contaminated by wastewater. In areas where populations are concentrated, and where there is more wastewater to treat, communities construct wastewater collection systems that collect the wastewater and convey it to a treatment facility. The wastewater collection system typically consists of gravity-fed and pressurized underground piping which allows the unobstructed flow of wastewater to treatment facilities.  

‘Not our finest hour’

There’s no mistaking several recent incidents in the chambers of various local city halls and the county supervisors offices with the Jan. 6 violent insurrection at our U.S. Capitol. But all of these incidents exposed our democracy’s recent troubles with the peaceful and respectful passing of power from one party or officer to the next.

A Wall Street sequel?

—Rollie Atkinson

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Green Thumb Garden Club rocks

Part of the solution

Editor: If you watch the news on TV, listen to talk radio, read

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No Low Flow

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Vote for change on June 5

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Kiwanis to hold night meetings

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Time to celebrate
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Arts & Entertainment

Emilly Blunt

Action film or sentimental claptrap: Spielberg’s dilemma

"How much a person likes 'Disclosure Day,' the newest film from director Steven Spielberg, depends a lot on what their favorite film of his is. I’ve spent my entire life chasing the feeling I got from watching 'Jurassic Park' for the first time at 13 years old. So to say that I looked forward to 'Disclosure Day" is a massive understatement," says film critic Jared Rasic.