If it is true that over 40 of our teachers, the heart of our educational system, are facing termination, I suggest that instead of tip-toeing to Tallahassee or begging Obama, we halt for a bit. Let's turn to the successful scam perpetrated by a ruby throated shill who hatched the state lottery. Maybe, there's a golden power-ball lurking in the general fund to refill educations coffers. ...more

March 10, 2009

This is an open letter to the school board. I know you are trying to be fair and did the best you can with the budget but please do not cut high school and middle school athletics! They are so important to the kids, especially now. In a recession when many parents are laid off, there is usually more tension in the house. Playing sports can help save the day. As you know, the argument is that sports keep the kids off the street and out of trouble. Many pro athletes have said sports also kept them focused and helped them concentrate better in school. ...more

February 3, 2009

Guest columnist Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and I ran into each other at least once a month while he was campaigning for re-election in 2006. ...more

December 27, 2008

Recently I read in the paper that the Highlands County School Board is considering a 2 percent cut in teachers pay. Teachers in this area don't make what other area schools close by are making and it's difficult enough now to get and keep teachers here in our county. My question is are these cuts only pertaining to the teachers or are others included. Our kids have suffered enough with the shortage of teachers and over-crowded classrooms. Has anyone considered what this will do to our kids? I guess we'll be teaching our kids at home over the Internet. The problem with that is not every kid has access to a computer or the Internet. By the way, where do the monies from the state lottery go to? My guess would be to fund that test that not everyone agrees with (FCAT,) but that's another subject. That's my take on the matter, save our kids and our teachers. Look somewhere else for these cuts. ...more

December 19, 2008

Robert Schenck, a Republican who served nearly a full term on the Hernando County Commission, wants to keep the House 44 seat he's held since 2006. ...more

October 25, 2008

Because of recent statewide and national economic belt tightening, Cypress Elementary School is looking for a little extra help in educating its children. ...more

October 11, 2008

As the economy has weakened and citizens have become weary of increased taxes, more pressure is being put on state governments to find "painless" alternatives to fund education, which accounts for the largest category of state expenditures. ...more

October 4, 2008

What has happened to our country? I couldn't imagine things getting this bad to where our kids would have to pay to be involved in school sports. Several questions come to mind, one being, what happened to the monies the state lottery was to give toward the schools? Oh let me guess, it's all earmarked for FCAT. ...more

August 14, 2008

Free gas anyone? A growing number of businesses are asking that question in hopes of snagging more customers in an economy hammered by skyrocketing fuel prices. ...more

July 9, 2008

Only Problem Is Illegality Is Bill McCollum a complete moron when it comes to the subject of marijuana or just pandering for the holier-than-thou crowd? ...more

November 10, 2007