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…
FCHS seniors recognized with scholarships
The senior recognition night last week didn’t draw a huge crowd, and the number of scholarships were down over previous years. But the enthusiasm was strong. Guidance Counselor Melanie Copeland said the financial impact of COVID-19 on donors had cut into the number of scholarships. Still, based in large part on the financial total of…
Baseball, softball look to build on youth
Softball and baseball were the highlight of the spring sports at last months all-sports banquet at Franklin County High School. The baseball program, under the direction of Kevin Cox, advanced to the regional playoffs for the first time in the schools history, a journey that included defeating Port St. Joe in the regular season, and…
Governor meets with meth task force
TALLAHASSEE Governor Ron DeSantis last week met the Capitol with sheriffs from 15 rural counties to discuss the methamphetamine epidemic which continues to plague the state’s rural populations. Franklin County Sheriff AJ Smith has spearheaded the creation of meth task force, and he led the meeting, which was joined by Gulf County Sheriff Mike…
Don’t take our freedoms for granted
Hope that your
Memorial Day was filled with all the things that you have the freedom to
do. Please teach your children never to
take our freedom for granted. There were some honoring
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…
Doctor’s orders
Dunn rallies GOP to take back House EASTPOINT – It would not be an apt description to say U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn served up red meat in a fiery speech to a hungry Republican audience last week. Rather, the three-term congressman in the sprawling 2nd District, that encompasses all or part of 19 North Florida…
Class of 2021 to define their legacy
The gymnasium was filled to the rafters Friday evening, but it wasn’t to cheer on an athletic contest. Rather, it was a pep rally for dedicated pupils, a spirit gathering for scholarship, as 62 members of the Class of 2021 strode across the stage to receive their diplomas from Franklin County High School. “The real…
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…