A barb against idlers. I'm referring to people who leave their vehicle idling unattended, especially big diesel trucks or big diesel pick-up trucks. Doing so pollutes the air, especially big diesel trucks or big diesel pick-up trucks with toxic diesel fuel fumes. This also wastes fuel that drives up energy prices for the rest of us. - Dave Searles



I would like to send a huge bouquet of blossoms to the amazing couple who stopped to help my grandma when she fell getting her mail last Saturday, Jan. 5 on E. Coates Avenue in Monticello. She says you not only helped her to her feet, but offered her your cane and waited and watched her get back to her home safely. Thank you so much. - Lacy Bloedorn