I have had many preconceptions and misconceptions about what my retirement would be like. I spent my whole working life actively imagining retirement and even started saving for it in my thirties. Now that I am retired going into my fourth year, some early intentions are coming true, some are pending, and quite a few […]
Letter: Who pays taxes
Who pays taxes Every California taxpayer should know who really pays taxes. Corporations do not pay taxes, fees and other government charges. Taxpayers pay. Think of it this way: you have a small business. The city charges you a new fee which takes most of your profit. You have to decide whether to go out […]
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Voice of the Village: Planning on a rocking chair in retirement? Think again
By Lois Requist Just when you thought it was your turn to sit down and rest, the studies pour in saying it isn’t good to sit! Someone said, “Sitting is the new smoking!” (Something we shouldn’t do—at least not too much.) A study by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and published […]
Studio 41 wrapping up 27 years as owner retires
Leah Shelhorn, the owner of craft-oriented gift store Studio 41 for 27 years, is about to embark on a second chapter in her life as she retires. She said the store would be retiring with her, as the shop is holding a 41 percent off sale through its final week. “I feel it’s my […]
County Superintendent Jay Speck announces retirement
Jay Speck, the Solano County Superintendent of Schools, announced Friday morning that he would be retiring after 40 years with Solano County Office of Education. The retirement will be effective Saturday, Dec. 31. “The decision to retire was a difficult one, but I feel it is the right time for my family, for me […]
BUSD retirees, award recipients honored at luncheon
The Benicia Unified School District (BUSD) honored 24 new retirees and numerous years-of-service award recipients at a luncheon at Benicia High School on May 13. Two teachers were honored for both the 35-years-of-service mark and their 2016 retirement from the district, namely Deborah Casey and Michael Mullikin. Casey taught math at Benicia Middle School, and […]
Jerry Pollard, pastor of Gateway Church, to retire
After 18 years as the pastor of Gateway Church, Jerry Pollard will be delivering his final sermon on Sunday. Prior to serving as pastor, he and his wife Jane had been members of the church, and Jerry was on its board of directors. Pollard graduated from California State University, Chico with a degree in business […]
A Different Drummer: Thinking chairs
Gino, Susan, and I were sitting in the garage on a hot Wednesday sunset cooling off on the couch and chairs from old Don’s apartment, talking about retirement plans. We kind of went in a circle sharing our aspirations. All three of us partially want some mystery in our futures. We want to let the […]