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…
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
President needs to change
An old article was headlined, "President tells Senate to change its way of doing business".
If anyone needs to change, it is he and his administration! They need to come clean during the fiasco, t…
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 – 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
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 12, 2013
Seven guns, three times
The May 22 edition has an article abut the ceremony at Memorial Plaza. Among other things it says that there will be a 21-gun salute by the Whiting Field Color Guard. I suspect what is meant is ther…
Jun 12, 2013
Speak Out – May 29, 2013
Monday – 6:32 p.m.
My name is Gregory. I just found out the Muslim that shot all the soldiers in Fort Hood has still been collecting his salary. He's been paid over $300,000 and the Pentagon …
Jun 11, 2013
Speak Out – June 5, 2013
Speak Out!
Saturday – 5:14 p.m.
Yeah, my comment is on all the vehicles on the highway, or the roads, with flashing lights of different color. Amber, white, I've seen some that almost…
Jun 11, 2013
Obama Comparisons to Nixon are fair
Much has been made of Obama using the coercive power of government to go after political opponents and to intimidate dissenters. I’ve been out of the country, so allow me to make even more of it — as…