Worthy to Print Column | Nobody Can Beat Two People
I have a saying that is used just about every day: “Nobody can beat two people.” I know, it sort of sounds strange coming from a guy that hasn’t raised his hand against anyone in at least 25 years. I mention raising my hand...
Guest Column | Movement is Medicine: The Lifelong Benefits of Exercise
Exercise is one of the best activities you can engage in for long-term health. It is a powerful and natural tool that enhances vitality and well-being throughout life. It builds strong foundations in childhood, supports stress management and physical health in adulthood, and impacts...
Guest Column | Volunteerism and Community Spirit Are the Cornerstones of South Monterey County Healthcare
How do you kickstart a quality healthcare system in a small agricultural town during one of the worst economic slumps in American history? Philanthropy and volunteerism, that’s how.
King City opened the area’s first full-fledged hospital in 1941, with 22 beds in a single-story building...
Adventure Abounds Column: A house divided
America may have a great multitude of blemishes on our record, but our existence stands as a testament that diverse groups united can accomplish greatness. Which is why it’s so strange to watch the developing national news about how we’re coming apart with a...
Guest Review | Hitman Foiled by Stage Hands!
Nearly naked knees collide beneath the covers as cops and bad guys wrestle repeatedly on a motel bed. Lovers, doughnuts and bagpipes are involved too! The comedy is nonstop in this play by Paul Smith Slade. Our Stage Hands are acknowledged masters of the...
Letter to the Editor | Moral Courage Needed in Political Leadership
To the Editor:
I have always been a strong advocate for separation of church and state, as established by the country’s founders in the U.S. Constitution.
The demarcation between church and state is blurred by morality. Myth mingles with faith to bring images of Archangel Michael...
Guest Column | National Doctors’ Day Recognizes Modern-Day Heroes
Many people view doctors as experts in the science of medicine, but there is an art to the practice as well. Underlying this art are the therapeutic, human-to-human relationships that doctors build with their patients.
On March 30, Mee Memorial Healthcare System takes the time...
Guest Column | Responding to Community Needs: A Rural Health System Built to Serve
Mee Memorial Healthcare System is the sole hospital serving South Monterey County. For more than 60 years, it has been the community’s primary source of hospital-based care, emergency services and recovery.
In a region defined by distance, limited transportation and economic vulnerability, our role is...




















