We hope everyone is having a wonderful and safe holiday, but please remember to take some time out to Honor our fallen Heros. Without their sacrifice we would not have the many freedoms we have come to take for granted. We must keep thier memory alive and instill in our children and our grandchildren why we have this Holidaay and why we Honor those who served.
Well as if we havent had enough drama and bad news in the last 2 years, there is yet another emerging crsis that affects all of us
Im talking about “PFAS” or “Forever chemicals”. They are refered to as forever cheicals because they do not break down in the enviorment nor the human body . They basially last “forever”. These cheicals are linked to many cancers and limited findings show that PFAS are also related to low infant birth weights, effects on the immune system, thyroid hormone disruption. It has also been shown that the chemicals have been linked to reproductive and developmental, liver and kidney and immunological effects in laboratory animals, and have caused tumors and increased cholesterol levels.
And it seems to become worse with each new scientific study….
As if all this wasnt enough, it turns out that this problem is “National” and probably gobal as well.
No, this isnt a local small chemical spill or an accidental spill contaminaing the land and water of a small local area. This problem is massive. These chemicals have been found in the soil, water supply, food products, food stotage containers and even fast food wrappings. These chemicals are used to make waterproof clothing, water repellant carpet, non stick cookware, and firefighting foam used in towns all aross the country. And “yes” it can get worse and it did. Turns out that many farmers were using “Industrial sludge” to fertilize their farm land. This contaminated the crops and the chemicals leeched into the water supply. and state governmets allowed this to happen.
In the last 3 months alone we have seen reports from
Maine, Delaware, NJ,Wisconsin,Michigan, Iowa, Kentucky, dealing with contamination from these various “forever chemicals” Solving this problem is complicated but much is being done by many States to address this issue, And there are some things you can do as wel to limit your exposure to these chemicals. In the meantime you can get more info from the CDC and EPA
https://www.cdc.gov/biomonitoring/PFAS_FactSheet.html
https://www.epa.gov/pfas
This new strain of the coronavirus has all of spooked to some degree or another. We have provided 2 links so you can get more info and stay uptodate in the coming weeks. As for SAFETY FACTS, as with all flus, and flu like viruses, the main way to protect yourself and your loved ones is
1. Avoid sick people (of course). Also avoid being near someone coughing or sneezing. Cover your face when coughing or sneezing using a tissue and then discard the tissue into the trash. Do not touch your mouth, nose or eyes as this can infect you if you have the virus on your hands.
2. Wash hands, and wash surfaces around the home or workplace. Viruses can be spread from surcaces like doorknobs and other handles, tables, counters,etc. Use disinfecting wipes and hand sasnitizer. Your hand sanitizer should be at least 60% alcohol.
3. If possible stay home if you are sick, also go to your Dr. if you think you are coming down with something
The CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
The world Health Organization https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public.
Be safe and well.
Retired police chief Robert Bane passed away last Sunday. Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends, he was a great man and will be missed. He had a long career in law enforcement, with many jobs as patrolman in several towns and finally he came to work here in Paxton. He was a patrolman at first and then worked his way up and became our poice chief in 2006. He always treated people fairly and with respect, and always tried to help people too. I had the pleasure of dealing with Mr. Bane on several occasions at city council meetings and other times and I feel honored and grateful to have known him. He worked very hard to make our community a safer and happier place to live. We will all miss him..
Thank you to all our Veterans. Your service to our country is GREATLY APPRECIATED,
Today is a day to Honor our Veterans past and present. A day we set aside as a Nation to say Thank you to the many Men and Women who serveand have served in our Armed Forces. This is a great thing and I think we could be doing alot more for our Vets. Countless Vets are homeless, and many vets still struggle to get proper health care for injuries (physical as well as emotional) they got defending our country. They deserve much MUCH more. So please enjoy this day and reach out to those vets in your family and social circle and let them know that you appreciate them. And if your not already actively involved PLEASE GET INVOLVED….. There are many ways you can help through the many wonderful organizations out there You can also write your political leaders and let them know that Vets derserve quality health care and they should not be living on the streets…. It is up to all of us to change this. Below is a just a few links and there are many more people out there helping our Veterans.
A History of Veterans Day HERE
Some facts about Vetrans Day HERE
Some wonderful organizations
The D.A.V.
Happy birthday America, another year of proving to the world that this is indeed the greatest nation on earth. So lets all take some time out to reflect and share with our children just exactly what this celebration is all about. Let us remeber that this is the day that our fore-fathers offically declared their independence from Britian. Independence from tyranny, independence to set a new government dedicated to its citizens, dedicated to new freedoms and guarantees to insure those freedoms remained untouched by tyrants. A new nation separate from the church where people were free from religion and the persecution that was everywhere at the time. Freedom to worship as they pleased without fear o fpersecution from the church or government.
Freedom of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. A just nation with just laws for everyone. A nation where one has the right to free speeech with out fear .These are but a few of the many freedoms and rghts we now have and enjoy. Thanks to our fore fathers and the many men and women who fought for those freedoms from the very beginning of our nation.
Happy Birthday America, may you enjoy many, many more,,,,,
