Worthy to Print Column | We the People
I have mentioned often about my young life in Wasco and the field work I did before I left for the military. Well, it occurred to me this morning that you might have thought I was a deprived young man. To the contrary, I...
Funny Papers Again Column | A House Divided ⦠You Know the Rest
Most historians cite the Battle of Bear Valley in 1924, a confrontation between the U.S. Army and Apache warriors, as the last battle fought on American soil. Our nation was born in The Revolutionary War and withstood wars of varying lengths: The War of...
Letter to the Editor | Agenciesā Handling of Homeless Is Commendable
To the Editor:
I would like to take the time to commend our City Council, Mayor Mike LeBarre, City Manager Steve Adams, our Police Department headed by Chief Keith Boyd, and the Monterey County Sheriffās Office for their thoughtful responses to the King City areaās...
Window on the World Column | The Dog Noodles and Other Sad Stories
Something just crept up inside my tiny brain and said, āOh, you have vacation coming up next month with a lot of moving parts. Maybe you should check on some of those pieces?ā I do listen these days when the female intuition kicks in,...
Letter to the Editor | King City Must Consider Long-term Impacts of New Grocery Store
To the Editor:
I am one of many UFCW Local 5 members who live and work in our community. We understand that competition can be healthy and that growth is inevitable. However, the City of King has failed to even consider the long-term impacts that...
Worthy to Print Column | Just My Opinion
Today as I sit down to put my thoughts to paper, I am very troubled, maybe even frightened. I speak of the current political situation in our nationās capital. I donāt suppose I need to reiterate the situations that are occurring. All you have...
Funny Papers Again Column | Stop, No Stop: A Two-Wheel Dilemma
When faced with an empty page and a brain to match with a deadline looming large on the near horizon, I usually just take a look back over the past week or two and draw upon a few random thoughts or experiences hoping it...
Window on the World Column | The Soup Diaries
They were the best of friends from a very young age. Though quite different ā my sister was very bossy and her friend very sweet and accommodating ā they were the ying to each otherās yang. Iām sure sister frequently got a good telling...
Worthy to Print Column | Remember to Slow Down
āHi honey, how is it going?ā My bride and the lady that makes life worthwhile for me walked over from the front door and gave me a peck on the cheek as she headed on into the kitchen. I could feel my heart skip...
Guest Column | Mee Memorialās Support of National Wellness Month in Line With Vision to Help Rural Community Thrive
Throughout August, Mee Memorial Healthcare System will celebrate National Wellness Month, in line with our vision to promote health and well-being while helping our rural community to thrive.
MMHS encourages South Monterey County residents to practice healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better...