Millerton News Opinion/Viewpoint

Both business and societies need to move away from individual thinking, planning and control toward group think, supply and action.

Amenia resident thankful for fellow resident’s helping hand

As a resident of Amenia for 96 years, I would like to comment on the election of Edward DeLaPino as the 2019 Town of Amenia Resident of the Year, a well deserved award.

The outbreak of the coronavirus has forced many changes across the globe since last December — from the shutting down of whole economies to the closures of schools and universities to the cancellations of sporting events and concerts.

What would have been, under normal times, an extended weekend involving parties, barbecues and social functions, has unfortunately been put on hold this year.  Memorial Day is a somber, serious time for us veterans and the military. 

We keep learning new things about the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. Some general characteristics apply in most situations, but this bug’s personality is capable of some crazy, dangerous stuff.

As you might imagine, the flying aviation world is hurting. Planes are stored — not only those 737 Max planes but a whole host of half-built and grounded airliners — and engines are being stored. Currently, almost 38,000 jet engines are idle and being stored… engines that need weekly servicing even if they are not flying.

Living in isolation can take its toll on a person.