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April 29, 2026

Window on the World Column | The Chaos That Can Be Christmas

I recall so clearly the simplicity of the holidays when we were young. We would show up and be fed and presented with presents, as it were. (Occasionally I would help Mum with the wrapping, but that was about the extent of my responsibilities.)...

Letter to the Editor | Different Views

To the Editor: I appreciate that the Rustler has the good senseĀ to carry two columnists who make the newspaper interesting. In today’s world, I think that is somewhat unusual. And I, along with others, would like to see this continue, good journalism. Both are family men...

OPINION: Enjoy the moment

Local column by Lucy Jensen

Funny Papers Again Column | Random Musings From the Past to the Present

Steve Wilson
A friend on an errand was heading up to Greenfield the other day and asked if I’d like to tag along, and because the town had been on my mind of late, I readily took her up on the offer. I was feeling a...

Worthy to Print Column | Owning a Dog

George Worthy
I don’t know if other writers run into the same problems that I do. I have to find a thousand words to contribute to this paper every week, so I am constantly looking for a hint of something that you might find interesting enough...

Window on the World Column | Never Too Old

Lucy Jensen
I first tried yoga about a month ago. I am not necessarily proud of that fact. Over the years, so many friends and family have counseled me to try it, give it a go, open up my mind to the possibilities. Even my mother...

Letter to the Editor | Support Our Neighbors in Need

To the Editor: As we gather with family and friends to celebrate the Thanksgiving feast of abundance, let’s take a moment to acknowledge those among us who struggle, particularly our immigrant neighbors. Facing uncertainty, and sometimes downright hatred,Ā let’s not forget today’s ā€œleast among us.ā€ Reach out to...

Letter to the Editor | Biden’s Immigration Bill

To the Editor: The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, which is an eight-year plan to citizenship, was revealed by Democrats on Capitol Hill. This bill would apply to roughly 11 million migrants who are currently living in the United States without legal status. This citizenship would...

Funny Papers Again Column | A Quick Take on Some Notable Weekly Names

Steve Wilson
I have often thought about the people whose names appear regularly in our Valley papers and how I too often take their contributions as just matter of fact and miss the nuances. In last week’s edition, there appeared two photographs of rodeo competitors taken...

Funny Papers Again Column | From the Shores of Tripoli to the Streets of Athens to the Library at KCHS

Steve Wilson
ā€œFrom the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli; we will fight out country’s battles in the air, on land and sea.ā€ Many will recognize that refrain as the opening words of the Marines’ Hymn; I became aware of the song and the...
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