Worthy to Print Column | Kicking Up Your Heels ā Not
I believe that if you didnāt have a good time these past couple of weekends, you must have been hiding. Our weekend started off having a great time and seeing friends that have been out of our usual destination. Letās start out with a...
Worthy to Print Column | One Manās Junk Is Another Manās Treasure
I spent most of the day on Saturday cleaning out my garage, and I donāt know if I will finish before the weekend is over. Funny how I keep watching the detritus get taller and taller. I keep telling myself that I will be...
Guest Column | Creating an Impact in Many Fields
As we strive to develop a replacement workforce to continue supporting Californiaās economy, the Farmworkers Institute of Education and Leadership Development (FIELD) is committed to uplifting the economic prospects of our underserved populations in poor, minority communities. Whether it is developing skills to fight...
Funny Papers Again Column | Donate Yourself and Be a Volunteer
The definition of the word āvolunteer,ā according to the Oxford Advanced Learnerās Dictionary, is a person who does a job without being paid for it. Thatās pretty straightforward, but in my opinion it falls a bit short of the mark; if one takes the...
Guest Column | Monterey Countyās Historic Role in Californiaās 175 Years of Statehood
This year marks the 175th anniversary of Californiaās admission into the United States, a milestone that invites all of us to reflect on the origins, values and aspirations of our Golden State. But it also offers a chance to celebrate the critical role that...
Worthy to Print Column: Halloween Fun
We have been living through some perilous times. I have heard from my relatives, my friends and even some neighbors. Things are not as they should be. Maybe this election will change us for the better. Maybe they will have a vaccine for this...
Guest Column | With 6 Drive-Thru Donation Sites, Goodwill Central Coast Focuses on the Art of Convenience
We all crave convenience. It makes our lives easier, and allows us to spend our time on what we find meaningful, such as family and personal goals and pursuits.
Because the lifeblood of Goodwill Central Coast centers on community donations, the tri-county nonprofit goes to...
Worthy to Print Column | I Can See My Memories Clearly
āI can see clearly now the rain is gone.Ā I can see all obstacles in my way!ā My eye surgery is over and Iām a happy patient. Yes, it was done by a Veterans Administration doctor who looked suspiciously like a college student, but he...




















