published: Friday, November 06, 2009

The main problem with the wall

Editor:

It seems that you, Mrs. Morris, don't know any facts as to what is going on. Thank you for verifying what I have been saying all along to the city and county, that the steel survey rods are deep under the edges of my wall. If we are to go by the current cla ...

published: Friday, November 06, 2009

One year ago Barack Obama turned the political establishment upside down with a resounding national election that, according to so-called experts, spelled the end of influence and legitimacy for the GOP for years, perhaps decades to come. However, a mere 12 months later, Republicans have dramaticall ...

published: Friday, November 06, 2009

Here's a shot to the beer gut: Government bodies across America are looking to increase taxes on beer.

According to ABC News, states from Connecticut to Arkansas have been "eyeing higher taxes on cigarettes and booze" to make up for budget shortfalls caused by the recession.

Now, I'm not against ...

published: Friday, November 06, 2009

During November, National Hospice Month, we at Hope reach out to the community to raise awareness about how we can help people coping with life-limiting illness, enabling them to live in comfort and with dignity.

In providing our special care, we know that one of the most important attributes of ...

published: Friday, November 06, 2009

The results of the Avon Park city elections are a terrible disappointment.

We aren't referring to the actual results. We're referring to the abysmal turnout.

Out of about 4,000 eligible voters, only 600 or so turned out. That's roughly 15 percent.

Fifteen percent.

At a time when the city is ...

published: Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Judge a man's character by his company

Editor:

I am listing only four of President Obama's 30-plus hand-picked czars and there are at least 30 more. All czars have been appointed without a confirmation process.

Ron Bloom, Manufacturing Czar, speaking at the sixth annual Distressed Investing F ...

published: Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Editor:

On behalf of the mayor's office and the people of Lake Placid, we want to congratulate the Lake Placid Swim Team, coaches, volunteers/parents and especially the swimmers and divers on winning both of your invitational meets and the district-wide competition all in the same year. This is a ...

published: Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Editor:

Sir Winston Churchill made these statements:

1. "Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy - its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery."

2. "If I were asked the difference between Socialism and Communism, I could only reply that the ...

published: Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Editor:

Dale O'Leary's 'From the Right Side' column of Sept. 25 takes local journalism to a new low. She claims that "self-avowed communism and revolutionaries" are being given important jobs in the executive branch. Like her predecessor, Senator Joseph McCarthy, she has no evidence for these clai ...

published: Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Editor:

In 1924, the Veterans of Foreign Wars registered the name Buddy Poppy with the U.S. Patent Office. It represents the blood shed by American military service members and reminds us of their sacrifices. The Buddy Poppy is assembled by disabled and needy veterans in VA hospitals. Proceeds fro ...

published: Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Editor:

Thanks to everyone who made Ridge Area Arc's Inaugural Halloween 10K & 5K Run/Walk, held Oct. 31 at Highlands Hammock State Park a spook-tacular success. It was wonderful to see athletes of all abilities participate in the event.

I would like to thank the following: Our sponsors - E ...

published: Wednesday, November 04, 2009

To borrow from Charles Dickens, we live in the best of times and the worst of times.

Not that today in Highlands County compares to living in Paris during the French Revolution, but the economic downturn has hurt many families and sadly, there are adults and children who are going hungry.

We do ...

published: Wednesday, November 04, 2009

A Heart's Journey

By Janelle Dennison

They say ignorance is bliss ... Sometimes it is. Sometimes it could be fatal. There are times I walk around with a smile on my face, singing a tune as if all the world is well. Does it mean I'm ignorant, not aware of the world around me? No, working at the N ...