Letter to the Editor | Sacrificing Our Values
To the Editor:
As confusion grows throughout the land, and respect for others, the rule of law, and all that we thought we had loses to expanding tyranny, I ponder the words read in countless churches this Sunday from the Gospel of Luke:
“Blessed are you...
Worthy to Print Column | Happy New Year
I won’t ask you about how your New Year is or will be. Shoot, I don’t think anyone is enjoying our holidays when you think about how many of our loved ones have been lost to the pandemic.
I have told you that I came...
Window on the World Column | The Move to Montana
“We’ll be moving to Montana,” she said matter of fact. “How exciting, darling!” I expressed and, yes, it would be exciting for them. For me too, as I would have a new place to visit.
I recall so clearly, when I moved to the Central...
Funny Papers Again Column | Looking Back and Seeing Ahead
Before I get into the bits and pieces of today’s column, let me offer a mea culpa regarding some misinformation in last week’s column. I stated that KCHS Class of 1972 has their 50th class reunion scheduled for the same date as the Classes...
Funny Papers Again Column | An Honorable Opportunity for Greenfield Students
I remember when the wall speaker above Mr. Spears desk made that squawking, scratchy noise it made just before a voice came over and said “Mr. Spears, please send Steve Wilson to the office.” Great, now what?
The “office” was of course the office of...
Guest Column: City of King’s 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...
Letter to the Editor | Vote YES on Measure T for a Brighter Future in King City
To the Editor:
I’m writing to encourage King City voters to vote YES on Measure T on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Measure T is an effort to increase our city sales tax by one-half cent, bringing us in line with most other cities in Monterey County. Currently,...
Window on the World Column | A Letter to My Sister — Part I
“You’re here.” I hear your whisper. It comes down on a wisp of wind from the mountains above your home. Where your shell now lies still, and your spirit is at peace. Once listless and always searching, you finally slowed your quest to live...
