GUEST COLUMN: Help hospice patients, their families in 2014
As you are thinking about your New Year’s resolutions, I encourage you to make one of those resolutions to become a Covenant Hospice volunteer.
EDITOR’S DESK: Kudos to Bulldogs battling toxic text-speak
Here is a passage of some Monday-evening text messages:
COMMENTARY: Newcomers, meet Crestview's "Welcoming Committee"
Today's editorial cartoon was inspired by our feature story on long-time locals' nicknames for North Okaloosa County landmarks
FROM THE PULPIT: Failing allows us to grow stronger in our faith
We are now one week into the new year. How well have you done with your New Year's resolutions? So far, so good?
LETTER: Restaurant should work to prevent traffic jams
New Years' resolution recommendation: What would it take to widen the road coming out of Krystal so that you can make a right turn without creating a traffic jam?
FROM THE PULPIT: A new year brings a fresh start
With the new year comes a sense of new beginnings. Resolutions, new plans and expectations are laid out to help better one's sense of well-being.
EDITOR'S DESK: Let cool heads, compassion prevail in 2014
Stop me if you've heard this one: A Baker woman and a young boy go to Twin Hills Park and spot a few geese. Next thing you know, the woman…
EDITOR'S DESK: Count your blessings (instead of gifts)
My favorite Christmas movie is the 1954 musical "White Christmas," starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen.
FROM THE PULPIT: Hype, hyperbole, and Jesus
It comes around every year, although when it actually starts may vary. Does it really make a difference? Some say, "Absolutely!" Others say, "It’s just really annoying!"
EDITOR'S DESK: The thought is the true Christmas gift
We ran North Okaloosa second-graders' letters to Santa Claus in the News Bulletin's Dec. 18 and Dec. 21 editions, and it's always a treat to hear what kids really want for Christmas.