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Dear Editor:

May calm heads prevail as we all ride out the storm: Long, long line ups of hoarding masses. Carts of toilet paper to wipe their a----. Empty shelves and locked up doors. The widespread virus rises and soars. Panic buying by fear-filled people. Herd mentality, conditioned sheeple. Social distancing, self isolation. A global, unprecedented situation. Schools, libraries, and churches close. For just how long, nobody knows. Day cares, theatres, restaurants and bars. A worldwide pandemic worse than SARS. A state of emergency is in effect. Do you have symptoms? Please get checked. Use gloves and masks, be sterile and clean. The world awaits the latest vaccine. There’s a virus worse than this one, dear. It’s a four letter word, and it’s called FEAR. Keep in mind a word from the wise: This too shall pass. Face Everything And Rise!!

Sandra Owen, Fergus