Freedom is a life worth living
Sixteen million Americans served in the armed forces in World War II. Less than 3 million of those people — servicemen, personnel, nurses — are alive today, and as many as 1,100 leave us each day.At his home in Gainesville, where he lives with his high school sweetheart, Col. Phil Newman of the United States Army Air Corps wrestles with covered surfaces upon which rest the materials of his life’s dedication.Newman is one of the 21,000 veterans in Alachua County, and though he...
Tower Publications Inc.
Tower Publications, Inc. is the largest independent publisher in north Florida, publishing Buyers Guide, Senior Times and Our...
The Dog Days of Summer Ah, yes, the dog days of summer are upon us, and, man, is it hot! Webster’s describes the dog days as the period between early July and early September when the hot sultry weather of summer usually occurs in the northern hemisphere. It is also described as a period of stagnation or...
Gelato: The New Ice Cream?
Most people cannot imagine a Florida summer without cooling off with a cup of their favorite ice cream. But ask them about gelato, and you are likely to get a raised eyebrow.While Italians have been enjoying the taste of gelato since the 16th...
The COP Program
Charged with providing safety for approximately 35,000 people scattered over 88 miles, Captain Jim Burton, Commander of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Southwest District, is administering law enforcement for the equivalent of a large town.Toss in Highway 200, one of the state’s deadliest traffic corridors running the length of the district, and for good measure stir in explosive growth, and the makings of significant law enforcement challenge is at hand.Burton has a staff of 13...
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Volunteer Voice
It's summer and I have some free time
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Going Deep
’08 Finals don’t live up to billing
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Embracing Life
Negative Detoxification: the 21-day challenge
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Elder Angle
Special-needs shelters
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Perspectives On Aging
Team Sports: Builders of Character
By Carlos Muniz
