Opinion

We are now in plain view of the “fiscal cliff.” After the election, Congress may or may not end up keeping income and estate tax rates at their recent levels. Next year may bring some notable financial developments, and it isn't too soon for households to think about them.

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Most people become Roman Catholic during their infancy. Parents and godparents participate in the sacrament of baptism during a Mass celebrated at their local parish church, and years later they remember this important entrance into their Christian faith only through photos taken at the time.

The ninth annual Poppy Jasper International Short Film Festival, which runs Oct. 10 to 14, will be full of fun times for film fans and filmmakers. MHAT-19 is a sponsor of the event, and many of our public access TV station’s volunteers are giving their time and talent to make this year’s Poppy Jasper the biggest and best film festival for the South Valley so far.

Every year, it’s the last, but certainly not the least. We’re talking county fair time once again. And this final one is the San Benito County Fair at the Bolado Park Fairgrounds, just south of Hollister.

1. Concerned residents have a chance to comment on issues

Sundown on Sept. 16 marked the beginning of a 10-day period so sacred to Judaism that it is known in English as “Days of Awe” or “High Holy Days.” Since the traditional Jewish calendar is based on lunar cycles, the exact date can vary from year to year, but it always occurs around this time.

“This Sukhothai is a good place! There are fish in the waters, rice grows in the fields. The king does not tax his subjects. The faces of the people are happy.” – An inscription in stone found at the remains of the former royal city of Sukhothai, capital of the first Thai Kingdom in Siam between 1238 and 1349.