Bob Clark flies nearly 200 times a year, so you might expect that he has airport security figured out. But even he sometimes gets frustrated when facing ever-more-stringent checkpoint requirements. ...more

July 8, 2008

Although airport terminals have had security for decades, since Sept. 11 restrictions have tightened in response to each successive terrorist threat, from the Shoe Bomber to the liquid explosives plot of two years ago. Entrepreneurs have responded to each change by offering products tailored to new specifications. ...more

July 7, 2008

When principal Susan Foster retires June 30, she will have spent 28 of her 38 years in education at Gorrie Elementary School. ...more

May 31, 2008

HYDE PARK NORTH - When Principal Susan Foster retires June 30, she will have spent 28 of her 38 years in education at Gorrie Elementary School. ...more

May 27, 2008

I would like to thank everyone who attended the POW-MIA in Avon Park, for it was a very spectacular program. Col. Hutchinson, with his JROTC giving tribute on the "Table" of the missing plate. The keynote speaker was introduced by Tom Macklin, and Elizabeth Steward, who is co-author of "An Enormous Crime," Barry and Susan Foster. Barry for all his help and write-up in the paper, and his wife Susan for the pictures she took. The city manager, CB Shirey, with all his help in getting our permits, and just being there for me. Wally Randall, I don't know what I would have done without you. Tom and Tammy Macklin, I know how you went out on a limb for me. David Flowers, I can't say what it meant to have you sing the American Trilogy, and play TAPS, just as the fireworks went off. I have not forgotten the Stardusters, who played patriotic songs for us to dance to before the program. ...more

September 28, 2007