Author: John Spevak

Independence Day weekend is fast approaching. “Independence Day” is a more descriptive phrase than “The Fourth of July,” since what we’re celebrating is not a calendar date but our country’s independence, as put forward in an...

“Service about Self,” is a good motto for anyone, especially anyone who is a member of a service club — like Rotary, Soroptimists, Kiwanis, Lions, Elks, VFW and American Legion, to name a few. It’s not always an easy motto to...

As the weather gets a little warmer each week, I have a greater appreciation for all Westside residents who take the time to create and maintain their front yards. I’m not referring to grass. I realize we’re in a drought and...