In the face of the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, the Rochester Older Persons’ Commission (OPC) continues to provide essential services to the vulnerable senior population in our community. The Letica Drive facility is closed for daily recreational usage, but staff and dedicated volunteers remain committed to providing the life-saving programs and services, which are at the core of OPC’s mission. These services include Meals on Wheels, which provides hot, nutritious meals to seniors 60+ in … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, Do I Need to be Worried about the Coronavirus?
February 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Dear Crabby, When news about the coronavirus first broke, I really didn’t pay that much attention. Now, it seems like I’m hearing about it daily and it sounds like the situation is becoming more dire. How worried should I be? Thanks! M. Typhoid Dear M. Typhoid, How worried should you be? That seems to be the million-dollar question these days. It’s not like these viruses and the panic they cause is anything new. There are a few ‘big’ ones that I can remember. First, there was SARS … [Read more...]
Compare Ten Big “KILLERS” in the U.S.
January 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
NOTE: This is an Op-Ed piece by Eric B. Herfert, DC. Dear Friends: With all the lying and propaganda lately after the Sandy Hook shooting regarding gun control, I thought you should read a little truth (see the Center for Disease Control statistics on the graphic below). The authorities are going for an all out push for American's weapons so that we cannot defend ourselves against criminals... BE THEY STREET LEVEL OR THE GOVERNMENT. Let's be honest with ourselves... America has total … [Read more...]
