By Marilyn Karr This is a shortened version of a book I wrote for my Dad – Michael John William “Bill” Hocks. I hope you enjoy the story. My dad was 84…
Category: Guest Column
BOOK REVIEWS: A Two-fer from Jim – “Heading Into The Abyss” & “Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress”
By Jim Heffernan These are books I’ve been stuck on for a while, unsure about reviewing them or not. I think they convey a great message, but I wish they were easier…
THE OCEANSIDER – Special Edition: The Best Parade in the World July 4, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer reached out to Jerry to see if he would share some photos from the world famous Oceanside 4th of July parade – and he did not disappoint! And…
THE OCEANSIDER: The Home Stretch- County Prepares to Finalize New STR Rules – Final Hearing July 6th; Join the Oceanside Community Parade July 4th at 10 am
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider The County Commissioners will hold their (hopefully) final hearing addressing the substance of the new short term rental rules this Thursday, July 6, at 5:30 p.m….
BOOK REVIEW: A Time to Build
By Jim Heffernan Maybe I’m hanging out with the wrong people, but it seems all the books I’ve been attracted to lately seem to express great ideas but are not easy to…
**NEW FEATURE** UNITED PAWS: Kittens of the Week
EDITOR’S NOTE: We are so excited to share our new feature from United Paws “Cat of the Week” … more like kittens of the week. Help us spread the word about United…
THE OCEANSIDER: County Formally Extends STR “Pause” until August 31, 2023 and Temporarily Opens Waiting List for Certain Homes
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider As reported last week, the County Commissioners followed through on their intent to extend the “pause” in accepting short term rental license applications for 60 days,…
COMMENTARY – A Triumph of Conviction: “5 Angry Councilors” Showcases a Heroine Mayor
By Will Stone Note: This critique is a work of fiction. The play and its characters are fictional. Any resemblance to real individuals is unintended and purely coincidental. “5 Angry Councilors” is…
ARDENT GOURMET: Review of Downies Cafe in Bay City
By David & Susan Greenberg Your beloved aunt, for reasons you’ll never fathom, kept a goat in her basement. Her home was overrun with cats as others are with termites. She once…
POETRY: SUMMER SOLSTICE
By Virginia Carrell Prowell It’s the first day of Summer, and as I look out my window, I see lovely flowers covering my deck and a varied species of birds flutter and…
