Opinions
A BIG THUMBS DOWN to the cowardly villain who is traumatizing the Sikh family in Mountain View!
A big THUMBS DOWN to the Willow Springs Chamber’s announcement that the Veterans Day parade is cancelled.
Dear Editor,
I am absolutely outraged at the acts of harassment and vandalism being committed in Mountain View against the precious Sikh family that has established a restaurant in our town - Taste of India. The Sikhs are such dear people and a priceless treasure to our community. My heart...
Chapter 10
“Everyone get enough to eat at the church supper?” Chief Smith leaned back against the table in the tiny conference room. It wasn’t so much a room as an area in the department designated as such.
“Before or after the lights went out?” Officer Brian Scott snickered.
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Galatians 6:9-10
Let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen, and relax our courage and faint.
So then, as occasion and opportunity open up to us, let us do good (morally...
Letter to the Editor:
It's almost Election Day, we have a chance to make some changes to our State Constitution.
Let's be careful what we wish for.
We are a Christian Nation and should honor the sanctuary of life. Amendment 3, don't believe the hype about gender therapy, that is...
1 Peter 2:15-17 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
The attitudes of...
Chapter 9
Carol hid a smile as she collected her completely empty salad bowl from the cluster of mostly full potato and pasta salads. The green stuff worked every time.
She turned, plotting her excuse to leave, when she saw Jaxson Magillicudy’s mother grab his ear and yank him away...
THUMBS DOWN to all the dog owners who brought their dogs to Bear Fest. Also, I'm giving WSPD the side-eye over it.
THUMBS UP to the beautiful weather and friendly, helpful people at Bear Fest. Willow Springs rocks (no pun intended to those who remember the Rock Festival.)
Chapter 8
Carol walked into the church fellowship hall, a large red Tupperware bowl in hand.
She winced at the bright lights, stark walls, and rows of folding tables covered in white plastic. Officer Brian sat at one, his chin barely clearing the tabletop. Carol grinned when she...
Dear Editor:
This is in response to the Guest Editorial by David Burton on October 7, 2026. I agree with the importance of engaged neighbors. And I would extend that idea to international relations. The nations that are engaged neighbors have populations that are better off than populations...