May 5, 2017
Human-made labels divide us
Have you ever noticed people can be quick to make assumptions?
We hear various labels and pigeonhole someone into a category. Christian. Muslim. Atheist. Vegetarian. Yankee. Rebel. Conservative. Li…
May 3, 2017
Crestview needs a city manager
To every resident bearing a Crestview mailing address,
As you are probably very aware by now, a small group of citizens is working to help move our City Council to establish a short-term committee …
May 2, 2017
Some wishes for Crestview
A group of residents recently were together and the talk turned to the desires for Crestview.
Interestingly enough, there was quite a cross-section of people; some newcomers and some who have live…
May 1, 2017
Women may need extra help toward financial security
Around the world and throughout the year, thousands of events honor women's achievements. Yet, women still face challenges in many areas of life — such as their financial situations. So if you're a w…
May 1, 2017
Some insects benefit your garden
A number of summers ago, I noticed whiteflies on a confederate rose plant in my landscape.
I considered using an insecticide to control the whiteflies but decided against doing so after taking a cl…
Apr 28, 2017
Readers' thoughts on Crestview streets, fire trucks
CRESTVIEW — Numerous crestviewbulletin.com and Facebook readers shared their thoughts on local issues.
Here are some of their comments.
CRESTVIEW IS DANGEROUS FOR WALKERS
People who are walki…
Apr 27, 2017
Women and men are from completely different planets
If you haven’t seen the YouTube video “The Hot-Crazy Matrix,” please Google and watch it. It’s a tutorial on dating, worthy of a Nobel Prize in science.
First, like the man-made global warming narr…
Apr 25, 2017
Rain barrels can save you money
A great way to save money on your water bill and reduce the amount of water withdrawn from the aquifer is to use a rain barrel.
The water savings from using stored rainwater rather than municipal o…
Apr 24, 2017
Enjoy the Laurel Hill Arts and Heritage Festival
The annual Laurel Hil Arts and Heritage Festival is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 29 on the grounds of the historic Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church, located at 8115 Fourth St. Admission to the festival is …
Apr 20, 2017
Encumbrances — state churches, O'Reilly fallout and Kim Jong-un
An encumbrance will often weigh us down or prevent us from going forward.
Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia, Missouri, should not receive taxpayer dollars for their preschool daycare playground. …