Letter to the Editor: American Tradition Under Attack
To the Editor:
For many years I made my living as a street cop, trying to distinguish fact from fiction. And for Americans, one indisputable fact is, without the National Rifle Association you would not be able to own a firearm.
As of 1967, the NRA...
Worthy to Print Column: Count Your Blessings
How are you doing? Still staying in the house? It’s getting a little old, don’t you think? I guess we just have to remember something that was told to me when I was elected to the council. We were in Sacramento for some classes...
Guest Column: Access to Healthcare Services is Critical in Rural Communities
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans (an estimated 57 million people) live in rural communities throughout our vast country. And while access to healthcare services is critical to everyone, those living in rural areas face a variety of barriers that can adversely affect their overall...
Window on the World Column: Hope Is Not Canceled
Friends of mine in England had so been looking forward to their promised Christmas at the tail end of these long and tiresome months. After a long, brutal year of Covid-cancellations, they had been guaranteed a slice of merriment and celebration over Christmas. A...
Letter to the Editor: King City Police Chief’s Departure
To the Editor:
King City was fortunate to have had an excellent police chief like Chief Robert Masterson, and it will happen again.
The best chiefs, and other department heads, are found by the best city managers, and King City has just that in Steve...
Worthy to Print Column: Doggone It
I have these two dogs. They are a mix between Border Collie and Australian Shepherd. These are the absolute smartest dogs I have ever seen. They sleep in the house, but they are not allowed on the bed or any furniture, as far as...
Window on the World Column: I Shall Not Pass This Way Again
“I shall not pass this way again. I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow-creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or...
Guest Column: King City Makes Improvements to Local Sports Fields, Facilities
The City of King has experienced a serious problem for several years regarding the condition of its parks, particularly the sports facilities. They have deteriorated due to deferred maintenance, overuse and a lack of available funding and staff to make necessary repairs.
In response, the...
Letter to the Editor: We Must Hold School Board Accountable
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Worthy to Print Column: Is the Election Finally Over?
Well, we are finally getting some things done. During this period of awaiting for our President to be sworn in, I have kept myself busy because I already know what happens if you don’t have some structure in your life. I now know that...
