Letter to the Editor - Masks: one of the three best defenses in modern germ warfare

Editor,

I’m a CASA volunteer and a Havre Public School bus driver.

In each of these positions, I am not only entrusted with helping ensure children’s safety. I am also required by law to report instances of suspected child neglect and abuse as I see them.

The most egregious offenses are those that negligently threaten children’s well-being and safety and those that abusively deny protections that place children in jeopardy. These can include the absence of proper clothing for weather conditions, proper diet for healthy development, and access to education and age-appropriate activities, as wel...