Window on the World Column | Opening Up the World
Two canceled flights and two Covid tests later, and it looked like the U.S. to U.K, flight might finally be happening. It would have to be via L.A. with a layover, but it beat the boat any day and I would take it. As...
Window on the World Column | Tomorrow Is Not Promised
The last time I saw him he was sitting in his favorite bar in Las Vegas with a large cold one beside him and a game of Keno in front. He was comfortable in his space. No matter that he still could hardly eat...
Worthy to Print Column | Sobering Statistics and a Shoutout
I donāt have to ask if it is over. I looked outside this morning and couldnāt see any signs asking you to vote for someone. The candidates have been very thoughtful about taking down the signs. Itās kind of funny because I can remember...
Letter to the Editor | Protect Critical Funding to Safeguard Local Healthcare Services
To the Editor:
As the CEO of Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS), I am writing to share an important concern that could have serious consequences for our hospital and clinics and the community we serve. There is growing discussion about potential cuts to Medicare and...
Window on the World Column | Polar Plunge for a Good Cause
Special Olympics is, well, pretty special. I recall very clearly when the Olympics were taking place in London in 2012, that my father specifically attended the Special Olympic events in town and was so moved by them. At the time, I did not know...
Funny Papers Again Column | Who Will Now Own the Choice They Made?
After some thought about whether to address last weekās election, I opted to address just one aspect of what we have been told will happen by that candidate who prevailed. We were told by the man who, come Jan. 20, 2025, will be my...
Letter to the Editor | Keep King City Moving Forward by Supporting Measure T
To the Editor:
I have been a business owner in King City for decades. King City is my home, so I have an interest in seeing the community be the best it can be. We all want a safe, clean and attractive place to live...
Worthy to Print Column | Early Daysā¦
A few weeks ago I asked you, dear readers, about your first memory. I wanted to know who might be reading my words and allow me to know how you might have grown up. No name, no address or anything really that you donāt...
Letter to the Editor: The Safety of Voting by Mail
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 | Itās National Get Organized Month ā The Perfect Time to Remove Clutter and Chaos
The new year offers a blank slate ā an opportunity to set things right, to change course and accomplish our goals. When we set New Year's resolutions, we are utilizing a very important concept called self-efficacy, which means that by virtue of aspiring to...



















