Opinion

Letter to Editor:

Alger County Renewable Energy Solutions, joint with the Michigan Environmental Council, is putting on a program on Tuesday, February 27th at 6:00 pm at Gallery Coffee Company on Green Bank Energy Financing. Featured in this program will be discussion with representatives of Michigan Saves. Michigan Saves was America’s first “Green Bank,” dedicated to helping Michiganders make energy and efficiency improvements to their homes.
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Why does my foot hurt when I walk?

Q: Since the weather has begun to improve from the very cold snowy conditions of a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been walking outside for exercise and because it seems to help my mood. However, I’ve started to have pain on the bottom of one of my feet that seems worst under the heel and it hurts more when I stand on that foot or push off with the toes of that foot when walking. What could be causing this and what can I do about it?
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Things not to say

Things not to say to Law Enforcement: 1. I can’t reach my license unless you hold my beer. 2. Sorry, Officer, I didn’t realize my radar detector wasn’t plugged in.. 3. Aren’t you the guy from the Village People? 4. Hey, you must’ve been doin’ about 125 mph to keep up with me! Good job! 5. You’re not gonna check the trunk, are you? 6. I pay your salary! 7. So, uh, you on the take, or what? 8. Gee, Officer! That’s terrific. The last officer only gave me a warning, too! 9. Do you know why you pulled me over? Okay, just so one of us does.
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MEMO From God:

Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please remember that I do not need your help. If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box. It will be addressed in My time, not yours. Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it.
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