School Board

The Highlands County School Board needs to re-think taking sports programs out of the school system. As a parent I know how much sports means to kids in school. It's a real motivator for some kids to stay in school. Be real, school is not the most exciting thing to kids. It wasn't when I was in school and we didn't have all these tests to prepare for as they do today. But having a sports program made me and some of the kids today want to remain and do well in school. ...more

January 31, 2009

Sports Are An Important Part Of Our Children's Education

Highlands County School Board members, as well as school Superintendent Wally Cox and his staff, have worked hard to find cuts in the district's budget. Diminished revenue puts the squeeze on everyone. A comment tossed out during a recent meeting, however, caught a lot of attention. It was mentioned that perhaps junior varsity sports should be cut. ...more

January 25, 2009

Free Christmas Trees At YMCA

Thanks to the donation by Home Depot, families that can't afford a Christmas tree can pick one up free at the Highlands County Family YMCA. ...more

December 20, 2008

A Wonderful Place

Thirty-seven years ago, I was fortunate to be offered a state social work position in Highlands County. At that time I had no idea what a unique and wonderful place this would be to live and work. ...more

October 9, 2008

High School Sports Feel Economic Crunch

High school sports teams across the country are feeling the pinch of the economic recession, the soaring gas and diesel fuel prices and it's affecting not only their budgets, but also the way they approach scheduling. ...more

September 14, 2008

5 International Story Lines To Follow

China's Coming-Out Party

Long known for their autocratic Communist party, most of the 1.3 billion Chinese people are hoping to make these Olympics their coming-out party. They have spent $40 billion in Games-related construction and millions more in funding national sports programs. The official Beijing Games logo - a figure with arms extended out - shows the Chinese are willing to welcome the world. And the official slogan - One World, One Dream - seems to hint they want to be viewed more than being a global economic giant. But China's human rights issues are still omnipresent, and its censorship and control during the Games will likely be felt by a world media accustomed to Western standards. ...more

August 5, 2008

Church Plans A Kick

Family of Christ Lutheran Church and Christian School recently began making space for an Olympic-size soccer field on the church property at 16190 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. ...more

June 11, 2008

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Bad Idea Re: "Paying Attorney from Utilities Department Saves Tax Dollars" in the May 31 edition of Hernando Today. ...more

June 7, 2008

Soccer Field Going In At Family of Christ Church

TAMPA PALMS - Family of Christ Lutheran Church and Christian School recently began making space for an Olympic-size soccer field on the church property at 16190 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Trees have been trimmed and a silt fence has been put up where the field will go. The church is awaiting permits to begin tearing down trees. Volunteers will then work on completing the project. ...more

June 5, 2008

Ware's Contract Not Renewed By Lions

Ricky Ware's six-year stint as Saint Leo's baseball coach came to an end on Monday, when Lions athletic director Fran Reidy announced that his contract would not be renewed. ...more

May 20, 2008