Sep 28, 2013
Take the time to make a difference
When I was a little girl my mom and dad divorced and my mom had to go on welfare for a short time until she was able to find a job teaching. Even with a job, the starting salary for teachers at the t…
Sep 28, 2013
American Exceptionalism
American Exceptionalism is not what the President or Vladimir Putin wants us to believe. I believe that Putin understands what it is and he is taking advantage of the President’s misunderstanding of…
Sep 28, 2013
Build courthouse close to jail
On the idea of a courthouse by the jail I have a few thoughts I would like to express. To begin with the land is free and close to the jail. Here are some other factors to consider several years ago …
Sep 20, 2013
Letter to Editor – No tax increase
In 1982, the state increased the state-levied sales tax from four percent to five percent, and half of the “new penny” was pledged to cities and counties to help with property tax relief. To qualify …
Sep 19, 2013
Florida PBA supports deputy's raises
Over the past eight months, Sheriff Wendell Hall has presented to the Santa Rosa County Commission a wage proposal for the employees of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. He has provided commis…
Sep 18, 2013
Thank you from John Adams family
Dear Friends and Family,
There are simply no words to express our heart felt thanks for the love and sympathy you have extended towards our family during the loss of my beloved wife Martha Ann…
Sep 18, 2013
Which will you choose?
Dear Editor,
Some say that the secret to success in life is being prepared when opportunity presents itself. For seniors in Escambia and Santa Rosa County, this year is about making choices that …
Sep 18, 2013
Thanks to couple who helped injured skater
My son Shawn was injuries while skateboarding on September 3. I want to thank the couple who stopped their truck and rendered aide to my son. In the panic to get him to the emergency room I failed to…
Sep 18, 2013
Sep 18, 2013
Likes Woman on the Edge
I read with personal interest your above titled story in the Sept. 4, 2013 Press Gazette. I, too, applaud the judge for his insight and compassion to a child that 9 times out of 10 would be lost in …