Fauci needs to go, common sense needs to be invited in
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the 80-year-old, lifelong Washington
bureaucrat, has been wrong on COVID about as much as he has been right. Yet he projects
being wrong with the same conviction as when he
Paint-out benefits FCS’ art department
The St. George Island Paint Out crossed the bridge in early May and brought 15 talented artists to Franklin County for a week of painting, teaching, art exhibits, painting demonstrations, Happy Hours and receptions. The St. George Island Paint Out Team of myself, Diane Bodenhamer, and Leslie Lewin are very appreciative of the community support…
Camp Gordon Johnston commemorates D-Day
Carrabelles Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum is presenting a special exhibit commemorating D-Day open now through Wednesday, June 30. When Camp Gordon Johnston opened in 1942, it was for the purpose of training infantry divisions, including the US Army 4th Infantry Division, and their support units in amphibious warfare. This training and the…
Blondies biscuits seemed like animal crackers
When I was growing up, we had just one dog (and no cats at all), a slight, curly-haired German Schnauzer mix we called Blondie. The name reminded me of Chic Youngs Blondie comic strip, which I read avidly as a kid, but there was no connection that I knew. My parents had barely finished grade…
Oh, Say Can YOU See?
I dont know what age exactly you have to be to realize there is a price to pay to live in the United States of America. It varies Im sure with different folks. And some sadly, never understand. Thats because they dont pay it. You dont always pay it. Sometimes the guy next door doesnt…
Coastal blessing at Crooked River Sunday
The community is invited to the Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle this Sunday, May 30 from 3 to 3:30 p.m. for the annual Coastal Blessing, where faith leaders from the Carrabelle area will share a prayer for the coast. Those who would like to gather with positive hearts for a safe hurricane season are welcome…
How grief programs help people
Its a Thursday afternoon and a group of strangers have gathered to talk about something personal, painful, and raw. I ask the group to share why they have decided to attend today. Nearly every response suggests a yearning to be understood; to be in the company of others who get it. As we close our first…
Having a pharmacy in Carrabelle should be major concern
Hi Y’all, Taxes are done and sent! This is the first year that I have ever done my taxes all by myself (with my brother’s input) and it wasn’t the short form. It was a real growing experience. This was an interesting week for me. My BFF left to go back to Ohio for the…
Collins posts impressive collegiate golf debut
The Gulf South Conference (GSC) last month named Spring Hill College redshirt freshman Melanie Collins to its 2020-21 All-Conference second team, marking the first time a Badger womens golfer has earned an All-Conference spot since joining the association during the 2014-15 season. An Apalachicola native and 2019 graduate of Franklin County High School, Collins paced…
Turtle patrol gets busy during nesting season
Summer sea turtle season is right around the corner. Starting in May, sea turtles – including loggerhead sea turtles, green sea turtles and, very rarely, leatherback sea turtles – will come ashore on Floridas coastlines and barrier islands to nest. A lucky few visitors and residents might catch a glimpse of these mothers-to-be during their…