I am a southern Indiana family physician who assisted in the successful fight against two biomass plants that were proposed in Scott and Crawford County, Indiana in 2009. I am writing to encourage the citizens of Dubois County not to fall to the propaganda used by the biomass industry to marginalize any opposition to corporate…
Dr. Shrader-Frechette’s second article predicts conservatively 40 deaths (compared to 2 from coal), 75 heart attacks, 730 asthma attacks, and greater than 4000 lost work days annually from the Jasper Clean Energy Center. Her first article revealed ultrafine particulates are 65 times more toxic than equivalent mass coal particulates. Multiple independent university scientists reviewed both articles…
Christianity is under attack in the United States of America; from praying at school, sporting events, and other public events to the display of Christian symbols like the Ten Commandments, nativity scenes, and clothing that mention God being eliminated from our society. Some major department stores do not let their employees say “Merry Christmas”; it…
The following is a letter submitted to the editor regarding a reader’s opinion. These opinions do not reflect the opinions of the Dubois County Free Press or its staff, but we believe in providing a venue for individuals in our community to voice their opinions. In February 1775 Benjamin Franklin wrote , “They who can…
The following is a letter submitted to the editor regarding a reader’s opinion. These opinions do not reflect the opinions of the Dubois County Free Press or its staff, but we believe in providing a venue for individuals in our community to voice their opinions. To say that we were shocked, saddened, and outraged by…
Healthy Dubois County challenges the City of Jasper to publicly respond to the two articles published as both identify serious public health, ecological and financial risks associated with the proposed biomass incinerator. While Bud Hauersperger is quoted in a recent article as saying, “We’ve discussed it with each other off and on, but we are waiting…
The Freedom Makers of Dubois County would like to state we have not been a target of the IRS at any point since our founder Charmian Klem first formed our group in late 2009. It is a sad day when the Federal Government comes after people and groups like two of the recent scandals point…
Last week we saw the County Council debating spending another $375,000 to pave .55 miles of a county road. There was a lot of good discussion, but the one thing I want to point out is how the county initially approved $500,000 of EDIT funds two years ago to buy land to have the emergency…
When we pay taxes we always must remember liberty is worth fighting for. The history of the world shows that individuals will covet power over the masses. History shows where privileged families rule over nations as kings or queens, dictators rule by the force of a weapon and threats, and governments whose original purpose was to protect…
April marks the nation’s Month of the Military Child, and April 15 has been designated as Purple Up! For Military Kids Day. All we are asking is for you to wear purple on Monday, April 15. Purdue Extension–Dubois County is supporting the Purdue Operation: Military Kids program to raise awareness and show support for children…
