Columns

March is Women’s History Month, which makes it the perfect time to reflect on the great accomplishments of our female ancestors. In Florida, a state famous for its magnificent natural resources, residents can be proud to acknowledge three women who were pioneers in protecting and preserving our environment.

Are you ready for Christmas? I am not even sure why people ask that. What does it mean exactly?
Is the house decorated? The presents bought and wrapped? The cookies baked? The cards mailed?
If that’s what folks want to know, then my resounding answer is no. I am not ready for Christmas.
It’s been an unusual six weeks at Ten Broeck Manor. In addition to the daily grind, there’s also been scattered doctors’ appointments, family obligations and several monkey wrenches thrown into the mix.

National newspaper week, Oct. 2-8, is a time to celebrate the unique role newspapers play in our society and dispel the myth that they are going away.
It may be difficult for some to see through the fog of recession and digital disruption, but if you look closely you’ll see that newspapers remain quite healthy.
Despite the doomsayers, newspapers are actually growing readership as we find new ways to reach consumers.
While overall revenues are down, so are expenses and most newspapers remain profitable.  

By Kay Louder
Guest Columnist
There’s a safety net out there for those who might otherwise slip through the cracks. It’s called Supplemental Security Income (SSI).  Administered by Social Security, SSI makes payments to people with limited income and few resources who are age 65 or older, blind, or have a disability.
Funding for the SSI program comes from the general revenues of the U.S. Treasury, not from Social Security payroll taxes.