This Thanksgiving, 18,500 former Hostess Brands staffers may have less to give thanks for after stubbornness in union negotiations with the manufacturer of Twinkies and other snack foods led to the c…
Category: editorials
MY VIEW: In support of Warriors Hall
Nov. 3, a gathering of Crestview citizens and a number of folks from our “sister city” in France attended a program of classic orchestral melodies of the 1940s and ’50s in Warriors Hall.
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.
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.
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…
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:
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…
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…
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…
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…