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Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

From the pastor’s desk

“...thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). I want to remind each of us of why Jesus came and why we celebrate His birth every year.We are sinners, in need of a Savior.You and I, all of us, have broken many of God’s holy and righteous laws.
Fog bank on the Golden Gate. Photo by Clint Van Camp

Fog bank on the Golden Gate. Photo by Clint Van Camp

Prism of prose

As we close out another year, I am thinking of how my writing got here. I was never a good reader at any level of school, but I always did fairly well on written assignments.When writing, I could take my time and develop thoughts.
Kids Talk About God

Kids Talk About God

Kids Talk About God

”My two favorite things about Christmas are giving people presents and just flat out celebrating Christmas,” said Hailey, age nine. “I like giving people presents because when they open the present, you always see their face light up with lots of joy.
3 Red Hens

3 Red Hens

3 Red Hens

Local shop supplies quilters around the worldQuilting's history spans a millennium, evolving from ancient Egypt and Asia to become an indispensable American tradition.
Michelle Percy spent many hours shoveling a way out for her canine companions to enjoy the snow. Photo by Michelle Percy

Michelle Percy spent many hours shoveling a way out for her canine companions to enjoy the snow. Photo by Michelle Percy

The latest December storm shuts down the region

Icy roads lead to several accidents, rescuesThe blizzard on Thursday, Dec. 18, is shaping up to be one for the ages.Iced over roads, snow, wind, and zero visibility combined to shut the region down last week.It was the latest clipper-type weather system to hit the region since Thanksgiving.