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Dear Neighbor,
This week was a busy one in Washington, D.C. Next week will be the last week in session before a break for the holidays. After nearly three months in session this fall, I can’t wait to be back home in Florida. We hope to see many of you at the upcoming holiday parades in our area.
This past week, I spoke with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Director about the NextGen 9-11 programs and interoperability of communication systems for our first responders. As the wife of a first responder, I know just how important these tools are to keeping our communities safe.
Additionally, I spoke before the House Budget Committee this week to talk about our national debt approaching $34 trillion. Click here to watch my proposal to rectify these fiscal sins that will surely impact future generations if we don’t take action. Continue reading
Dear Neighbor,
This week, Congress was busy with hearings and votes before the winter recess and Christmas break. Take a look below to learn more about what we were up to as the year winds down.
I spoke on the Weaponization Subcommittee on Capitol Hill this week. Congress needs to put pressure on the Biden administration and federal government to stop the growing censorship of the American people. Whether it’s the silencing of Americans discussing politics or international events, it’s imperative that we preserve Americans’ First Amendment rights. Take a look below for more information on the hearing this week below.
The Energy & Commerce Committee was also busy this week with two subcommittee hearings with the CDC Director and FCC Commissioners. I spoke during each hearing about the Biden administration’s overreach into Americans’ lives and the growing bureaucracy’s regulations that hinder Americans’ businesses. Continue reading
Jena Sullivan of Edward Jones was recently installed on the Board of Directors for the Lady Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. President, Jeanne Lazo is pictured handing her the lanyard all board members receive. Jena will be filling a seat on the board after a recent vacancy.
Pictured left to right at the November Lady Lake Chamber referral Luncheon. Jeanne Lazo, Leslie DiCesare & Janet Fraley. These ladies who are in charge of the LL Chamber Luncheon. Thank Ladies!
By TomL
This is a true story. When I was a little boy we were being raised by my Grand Mother while our parents worked out of town at the Boca Raton Hotel. One day just before Christmas my friend and I were playing near the Railroad tracks. We were bare footed. I jump off a little hill and landed on a broken beer bottle. It cut my heal pretty bad. I could see everything inside, my tendon was almost severed. The other boy piggy back me to the road and ran to the Fire Chiefs house. luckily to the Fire Chiefs home was close by. He wrapped me up and picked me up, put me in his truck and took me to my house where my grand mother was. They could tell they could not fix the wound. So the fire Chief took me to a clinic in the next town Hollywood. If the tendon was almost severed back in them days if it was severed you were crippled. They managed to get clamps on my tendon and pull it back into place and staple it. My parents were called. They picked me up at the clinic and I was told I would not be able to start walking for at least two months. Continue reading
Born: September 6. 1944 — Asheville, Alabama
Died: October 21, 2023 -Ocala, Florida
Surviving Spouse: Tamara Lynn Howard Hutto -married (37 years);
Daughter: Calley Hutto Copeland (Clay Copeland)(son) Josh Hutto (Lauren)
Grandchildren: Anja and Ian Hutto
Brother: Don Hutto (Vikki), Ocala, Florida
Sister: Barbara Christensen Lumberton, Texas
Education: Jacksonville State University – BS – Business, MonteVallo University – BBA – Marketing
University of Alabama – Graduate work and Military Service: Vietnam 1967 – 1968 Continue reading
On Veteran’s Day, The Ocali Society, Children of the American Revolution in conjunction with the Ocala Chapter, 
Daughters of the American Revolution launched an activity book to engage young people from elementary through high school in learning our local contributions to the nation’s war efforts. Samuel Coventry, President of the Ocali Society, N.S.C.A.R. was on hand with other members of the society and the Ocala Chapter Daughters to help assist young people as they worked through the books. Upon successful completion of the activity books, the kids are awarded a dog tag featuring Ocala Victory life-preserver, declaring them DAR/CAR Junior War Historians. For more information about this new program, contact Bill Ehrhart with the Marion County Veterans Services at the Exhibit and Education Center by calling (352) 671-8433.
To the Publisher TomL
Thomas – I know God is not done with America yet. It’s no secret that I am a steadfast Christian and man of God! Our nation began with the bold declaration that all men are created equal by God and that our rights derive from Him and not the government.
The founders insisted that faith must remain central to our national identity because, as George Washington summarized, “religion and morality are indispensable supports” of our republic. Like so many American households through the generations, in our house, we instill faith in the hearts of our children, serve God, and serve people.
I know our country is in desperate need of prayer.
