Nov 7, 2012
MY VIEW: Helping others helps you
Several weeks ago, I submitted my opinion concerning volunteerism, noting, “You’ll get more out of it than you’ll ever put into it.” I’ve since had two reminders of what that means.
Oct 30, 2012
MY VIEW: Send care packages to service men and women
After my first four-year tour of active Air Force duty — which included pilot training and being awarded the silver wings of an Air Force pilot — I chose to leave active duty to attend college.
Oct 27, 2012
EDITOR'S DESK: Stay safe this Halloween
Tonight’s Halloween. If you participate in the festivities, prepare for the usual sightings of costumed residents exploring their wild or darker sides, trick-or-treating and parties. If you don’t obs…
Oct 26, 2012
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Healthy foods can fit into your budget
CRESTVIEW — Eating healthy does not have to cost more. There are several ways to save money on food. The Family Nutrition in Action October 2012 newsletter recommends the following:
Oct 23, 2012
MY VIEW: Charter would remedy current ‘hodgepodge’ of responsibilities
Crestview uses an antiquated charter, as much has changed in municipal administration in the past 90 years.
Under a proposed charter, the council would appoint a city administrator in a salaried ful…
Oct 23, 2012
MY VIEW: What should residents sacrifice to support government change?
In March, the citizens of Crestview must ask themselves: Is the system they operate under broken.
While a city form of government is nothing like our federal government — with a true checks and balan…
Oct 17, 2012
REVIEW: Lunching with the Eagles
While researching an article about school cafeterias, News Bulletin staff writer Brian Hughes recently lunched with about 200 Riverside Elementary School students and shared a critique of the cuisine…
Oct 17, 2012
EDITOR'S DESK: In praise of scouting
It takes several years to progress through the Boy Scouts, and few from each area tend to earn the Eagle honor. Just 51,473 — 5 percent of all Boy Scouts — made it last year, according to scouting.or…
Oct 11, 2012
EDITOR'S DESK: Forget breast cancer awareness; aim for expertise
Knowing someone with breast cancer — his or her diagnosis, concerns and the medical process, and everything in between — ensures you’ll have a firm grasp on the issue. Conversely, hearing sound bites…
Oct 4, 2012
MY VIEW: The importance of this year's election
The city’s elected chief would be relegated to greeting visitors at the front door of City Hall, riding in parades and kissing babies if the city administrator measure passes.