One of the most enjoyable events that takes place in Crestview is when several of the local churches get together for a Community Hymn Sing at one of the participating churches.
This quarter's hym…
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Political correctness leading to comedy's slow death
"When humor goes, there goes civilization." —Erma Bombeck
On his deathbed, comedic actor Jack Lemon popularized the saying, “Dying is easy, comedy is hard.” He’d have no idea how hard comedy would …
Like David, recognize God as your shepherd
People do a lot of rushing around in life pursuing the quest for things like recognition, high dollars and fancy possessions. They kill themselves, literally and figuratively, in these pursuits.
Th…
Put lessons from 'Retirement Week' to work
To raise public awareness about the importance of saving for retirement, Congress has designated the third week of October as National Save for Retirement Week. What lessons can you learn from this e…
Boyett heads 2017 Farm Family of the Year
What is a family farm? Simply put it is a farm that is owned and operated by a family unit. There is a lot of talk about corporate farming and the evils of such farming practices.
The truth is 97 p…
Thoughts on the Las Vegas tragedy
We here in the Crestview area are blessed to have a fairly safe place to work and live. Many of our neighbors and friends are military or retired military that know how to defend themselves and our c…
'Love your neighbor as yourself'
I write this article in the wake of the devastating carnage perpetrated in Las Vegas earlier this week.
My heart breaks for those who lost their lives while enjoying a time of recreation and fun. I…
Goodell runs a congressionally-sanctioned Monopoly; he needs to go
With all the cowardly decisions, especially the recent National Anthem enforcement and the concussions deceptions, the real question is: Why does Roger Goodell make $44 million a year for running the…
Satan rises in Las Vegas — angels fly high
Doubters of Satan were furnished all the proof they should need as a living Satan arose to the top of Mandalay Bay hotel last Sunday night and unleashed hell for about 11 minutes.
Stephen Paddock a…
International investing: still a journey to consider
Columbus Day is observed on Oct. 9. And while it may be true that Leif Erikson and the Vikings beat Columbus to the New World, Columbus Day nonetheless remains important in the public eye, signifying…