Dear Editor: Mask Mandates

Dear Editor,

Here in Jefferson County, particularly in our little burg of Whitehall, we have been pretty lucky when it comes to the mask mandate. Although health officials are still strongly recommending that we “mask up”, even those few businesses in town that were following the guidelines very stringently have dropped their requirement. One may note the occasional mask-wearer in certain businesses around town, but for most people, pure common sense seems to have prevailed.

In essence, if you’re sick, stay home; if you’re worried about getting sick, stay away from crowds (i.e. stay home) and...