Letter to the Editor TO THE EDITOR: In response to James Clark’s comment, ‘Yes folks, that’s what we have to look forward to down the road, more retirement homes.’ I will tell you my story. I retired two years and two months ago from Florida to a more affordable and pleasant place, Warren County. I…

By Jim Mullen Jackson has been home on his Christmas break from college for two weeks now. His parents are over the moon about it — you’d almost think they had seen him. “We know he’s here,” beamed Millie, “There are dirty clothes are all over his bathroom and bedroom, and the kitchen looks like…

By Cokie & Steven Roberts When George W. Bush was governor of Texas, fellow Republicans in state houses across the country helped boost his presidential campaign. But many Republican governors are now boiling mad at the Bush administration’s latest attempt to appease the auto industry and ignore global warming. In a decision that defies good…

DETROIT (AP) ‘ Toyota Motor Corp. overtook Ford Motor Co. to become the No. 2 automaker by U.S. sales in 2007, using new products and relentless strategy to break Ford’s 75-year lock on the position. Toyota sold 2.62 million cars and trucks in 2007, which amounted to 48,226 more than Ford, according to sales figures…

BY Mark Halcomb I heard someone say, ‘The nice thing about the Holidays is we get to spend time with our families. The bad thing about the Holidays is we get to spend time with our families.’ I’ve repeated it a few times, but never said it. I enjoy every minute I spend with my…

Japanese residents, from left, Kumiko Maeda, Kazue Tanaka and Masako Nakagawa enjoy a festive outing with their host, Rhonda Cutler with a visit to Falcon Rest. They also toured area homes view holiday decorations.

BY Margo Howard Dear Margo: I have a brother, “Nick,” who recently announced his engagement. He boasts to everyone how much he loves this girl and that she’s the love of his life. My problem is that I was on a singles site and saw his ad looking for intimate encounters with willing females. I…

Caribbean Taco Salad Whether it’s fitting in time for exercise, packing tasty and nutritious snacks, or cooking a balanced meal at home, Americans are committing to healthy lifestyles in 2008. A recent survey conducted by Kelton Research found that as the new year approaches, health is on many Americans’ minds ‘ more than 50 percent…

Family Features Guests will think you’re hiding a chef in the kitchen when they dig into this menu. You’ll be surprised how quickly you can prepare these recipes ‘ the key is to get all your ingredients organized and ready to use before you start. Po’ Boys are New Orleans style hero sandwiches. These, created…

NFL Playoff Glance By The Associated Press All times Central Saturday, Jan. 5 Washington at Seattle, 3:30 p.m. (NBC) Jacksonville at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. (NBC) Sunday, Jan. 6 N.Y. Giants at Tampa Bay, noon (FOX) Tennessee at San Diego, 3:30 p.m. (CBS) ” Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 12 Seattle, Tampa Bay or N.Y. Giants at…