Jul 1, 2013
Our View: Sex offender registry
There are multiple cases going on or just finishing in court this week regarding adults and abused children. An arrest was made of a mom and dad who went to work and left their kids at home with no f…
Jul 1, 2013
Our View: Voting to amend the amended amendment
Originally published: May 25, 2013
When the Milton City Council voted not to allow Sunday liquor sales in downtown Milton's tourist district, many people took note of what seemed to be a backward …
Jul 1, 2013
Our View: Heed the warnings
The population of Santa Rosa County continues to increase every year. Within the new members of our community are people who have never experienced a hurricane or tropical storm landfall. We'd though…
Jul 1, 2013
Our View: Resistance is futile…or is it?
Years and years ago, the competition for industry to move Santa Rosa or Escambia was fierce. Often both entities were romancing the same businesses to move to the Florida Panhandle and settle in one …
Jun 12, 2013
Woman on the Edge – Memorial Day
When I was a child, the Vietnam War was in full swing. I grew up into my teen years without feeling really connected to the military or what was going on with wars and international conflict.
When…
Jun 12, 2013
Our View – Burning Port-a-Potty
We know what you are thinking.
Only in a small town like Milton would a burned-out port-a-potty be worthy of a front-page photograph.
Yes, that is what appeared on the front page of our June 5 …
Jun 12, 2013
Woman on the Edge: The Dance
To protect my youngest daughter's privacy the best I can in a public column, I'm not going to mention what school she attends, but honey, this column is for you.
So last week, I am told there is a…
Jun 12, 2013
Woman on the Edge – The Dance, revisited
If you read last Wednesday's column, you know my 10-year-old daughter had an after school dance to attend.
Let me start by saying, it was really fun. The kids had a great time and the school raise…
Jun 11, 2013
Understanding Liberals and Progressives
In order to understand the liberal and progressive agenda, one must know something about their world vision and values. Let's examine some of the evidence. Why the 1970s struggle to ban DDT? Alex…
May 14, 2013
Making Sure A "Mid-Life Crisis" Isn't A Crisis
Getting older happens to all of us, but it can be a frightening experience as we first recognize our own signs of aging. Those first few gray hairs… that morning stiffness… realizing your eyesig…