Funny Papers Again Column | āBuddy, Can You Spare Some Time?ā
There is an ancient writing wherein one of the main players, thee Main Player for many, upon His exit from this earthly realm exhorted his followers to āoccupy ātil I come.ā So for the past 55 years I have occupied myself in more fields...
Worthy to Print Column | Do Your Own Research
Iām not a doctor. I donāt even play one on television. However, I have gained a little medical information lately about specific medical maladies that could affect all of us. Now you take this Covid stuff ā and I truly mean you take it,...
Letters to the Editor | Published April 29, 2020
Editor's Note: We welcome Letters to the Editor of local and general interest to our readers. Letters should be typed and include the writerās first and last name, home address and phone number for verification. No anonymous letters will be printed. Letters may be edited...
Guest Column: City of Kingās efforts to maintain a balanced budget
The City of King conducts a citywide survey every two years to get feedback from the public on customer satisfaction and to help prioritize the use of available resources. The City recently completed tabulating the results of the 2020 survey and the highest priority...
Worthy to Print Column | Cracking a Smile
Before I get too far into my scribbling today, I would like to say āthank youā to all my readers and friends. It was so kind of you to send me addresses of stores that carried the Big Hunk candy bars. I especially want...
Guest Column | TAMC: Building Connections So That Communities Thrive and Grow
When asked why we do what we do, the answer is easy: we build connections so that communities thrive and grow. As the outgoing Chair of the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors, I would like to share what the agency...
Guest Column | The Western Flyerās Journey Revives Legacy of Community
Two weeks ago I opened the Rustler to a long article whose headline proclaimed, āWestern Flyer Sets Sail With Weekend Celebration and Send-Off Festivities.ā
I immediately ordered tickets online to what was described as an āenchanting evening titled āTales from the Western Flyerā celebrating the...
Worthy to Print Column | Letās Go Truckinā
Did I ever tell you about my pickup? Oh, no need to reply. If I go one day without speaking about the āGreen Machine,ā I start to get the shakes and Lorraine runs out of the room. Donāt get me wrong, she knew that...
Worthy to Print Column | Choosing the Right Candidates
Another week in our beautiful town and another week closer to the election that will determine who is to lead our fair city for the next few years. I am a follower of all things political that is happening in our nationās capitol. In...




















