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…
Former Starbase Atlantis Graduate Returns as Teacher
Students from East Milton Elementary School launched rockets celebrating their graduation from the Starbase Atlantis program aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field May 30.
This is not the fi…
Speak Out – May 25, 2013
Wednesday – 6:19 p.m.
This is regarding the letter in Wednesday's paper from Joyce, concerning our county commissioners and where the courthouse should be. I think before we build a c…
Outstanding employee appreciated
My name is J.R. Powers. I would like to publically recognize the outstanding employee at the Dollar General Store in Pace.
This DG Store employee's name is "Ben". I have never been to a store anyw…
Emerald Sands Cooperated with law enforcement
The report of the recent drug bust at the Emerald Sands Inn did not include the fact that the personnel and property manager were instrumental in that bust. If it weren't for them notifying law enfor…
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…
Veterans of Foreign Wars choose Officer of the Year
Detective John Stone has been chosen as the Police Officer of the Year by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4833. Det. Stone has been assigned to investigative duties in the Milton Police Departmen…
Commencement Reality
In yet another bad decision, an education administrator asked me to give a high school commencement speech. The principal must know I write a column; he obviously hasn't read it.
When I questioned…
A tribute to Bubba Fisher, a pioneer in service and leadership
Rarely has there ever been an individual who has made a greater contribution in the way of public service to the people of Santa Rosa County than now retired citizen F. M. (Bubba) Fisher.
Today, a…
Speak Out – April 26, 2013
Tuesday – 11:49 a.m.
City of Milton no longer going to hire smokers. Are they going to continue to hire overweight people who cost more in their lifetime than smokers do, by far? They are les…