Presidents Message Archive
Issue 358, November 8, 2026
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” – George Washington Defenders of liberty, honor in service, and pride in nation are just three of the qualities […]
Issue 357, November 1, 2026
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby Wow, where has the year gone? As we put away our Halloween decorations and bring out the fall and Thanksgiving ones to decorate our spaces, let the air fill with the scents of apple pie or […]
Issue 356, October 25, 2026
“Double, double, toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble” – William Shakespeare, Macbeth You know it’s fall when pumpkin spice starts showing up in every coffee shop and the temperatures finally drop enough to feel like the season has actually arrived. Kids are talking about what they’ll dress up as for Halloween, while the […]
Issue 355, October 18, 2026
“Sharks are beautiful animals, and if you’re lucky enough to see lots of them, that means that you’re in a healthy ocean. You should be afraid if you are in the ocean and don’t see sharks.” – Sylvia Earle Are you a fan of Shark Week? Have you ever had a question about sharks and […]
Issue 354, October 11, 2026
“Breast cancer, whether I like it or not, is part of my family’s story. That’s why I am so passionate about raising awareness because I have seen firsthand how it can impact others.” October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this cause has affected my life personally, I have two surviving sisters who both faced […]
Issue 353, October 4, 2026
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby It’s finally cooling off and cuddle weather is close at hand. Pools are closing, evenings are starting to feel like something you can actually sit outside for and the heavy summer air is loosening its grip on […]
Issue 352, September 27, 2026
Every sunset is an opportunity to reset. Every sunrise begins with new eyes. Richie Norton Fall is here, and with it the welcome return of pumpkin spice lattes and the first stretch of cooler weather. After getting through hurricane season without a major hit, Jacksonville can finally exhale and step outside again with walks in […]
Issue 351, September 20, 2026
This past week was a special day in history. On September 13–14, 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces attacked Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. British ships in the Chesapeake Bay bombarded the fort throughout the night, firing rockets and explosive shells at the American defenders. Despite the intense attack, the American troops held their […]
Issue 350, September 13, 2026
“Are you guys ready? Let’s roll” Todd Beamer, passenger on United Flight 93 This time of year, only one moment comes immediately to mind: the attack on the World Trade Center towers. The emotions still flood back like being slapped in the back of the head: sudden, disorienting, and impossible to shake. In those hours […]
Issue 349, September 6, 2026
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas Edison One hundred forty-four years ago, workers pushed back against brutal conditions that included fourteen-hour work days, six-day work weeks, working in sweltering heat with no air conditioning. 1882 Oregon became the first state to recognize Labor […]