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 20, 2013
Woman on the Edge – Lessons for life
I’ve tried to teach my kids those lessons about life that ring true in every situation.
First lesson: be true to who you are. If you are not being yourself, how will you find true friends or true…
Sep 20, 2013
Student Indoctrination
The new college academic year has begun, and unfortunately, so has student indoctrination. Let's look at some of it.
William Penn, Michigan State University professor of creative w…
Sep 19, 2013
Obama, Putin and Blaming Others
As Obama and Congress publicly debate what engraving style to use on the “Save the Date” card they will send to Syria’s President Assad (fully telegraphing our unnecessary military action), Vladimir …
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
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
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
Sep 18, 2013
War with SYRIA: Blurred Lines–You Know You Want It
President Obama bowed-up last year and said he had a “red line” he would not allow Syria to cross. As a result, and with his massive ego at stake, he feels he has to do something he never does: back …