Mr. First preferred to work behind the scenes.

By Debbie Carson, Staff Writer

LUTZ — Time is winding down for the Lutz Patriots to pack up and ship out holiday care packages to U.S. servicemen and women stationed in the Middle East war zones. To beat the clock, the volunteer group has started a new program – Adopt a Unit.

By Janel Heflin, Special to The Laker

Dr. Lyndsay McCaslin of the office of Drs. Shelton, Thompson, Vonsick & McCaslin in New Port Richey is planning on satisfying the sweet tooth of our troops overseas this Thanksgiving season.

By Joe Potter, Staff Writer

ST. LEO — Approximately 280 people attended a Veterans Day program held Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Saint Leo University.
The event was held by the flagpole between Saint Edward’s and Saint Francis’ halls.

Barbara Mueller of the Lutz Patriots sent this excerpt from the New York Times:

RAMADI, IRAQ — Two years ago, Anbar Province was the most lethal place for the Americans in Iraq, with a marine or a soldier dying here nearly every day. The provincial capital, Ramadi, was a moonscape of rubble and ruins. Islamic extremists controlled large pieces of territory, with some so ferocious in their personal views that they did not even allow the sale of bread.