Carrabelle fortunate to have outstanding librarian

I am a patron of both Carrabelle and Wakulla County libraries and was forced to learn how to use a computer. Since I live in Lanark, it made sense to seek instruction at the Carrabelle library.

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Chisholm provides help in respectful, professional manner

I have spent several days reflecting on an article made public to the press that was brought to my attention. The article being an email sent to my local librarian Tonia Chisholm from my ...

Library director has done great job

As longtime volunteers at the Eastpoint branch of the Franklin County Library, we were disturbed by the letters to the editor a week or so ago.  While we know Tonia Chisolm to...

Civil War weekend “personally reflective”

Kudos to the creators and organizers of the notable “Civil War’ Weekend! When I first heard about the planned occasion, it sounded most interesting; but it also caused me to take a deep breath, ... READ MORE

Chisholm has innovated change at Carrabelle library

I have been a volunteer at the Carrabelle library since we started out in the old gym locker room at the site.  I've worked with all of the librarians and have one statement to make. Tonia... READ MORE

A call for unity to grow libraries

I am deeply distressed by the division being cultivated by a few well-meaning library patrons who suggest that the future of Franklin County’s libraries has been compromised. That is a false ... READ MORE

Chisholm a courteous and helpful librarian

I was incensed when I read the article about the Carrabelle Library and Tonia Chisholm, who was unjustly accused of causing problems. Once, not long ago, both libraries ran in conjunction with ... READ MORE

Commissioners should investigate library board

I am a patron of the Carrabelle branch of the library, and have nothing but praise and admiration for the job Ms. Chisholm has and is doing. She is knowledgeable on any aspect of the library ... READ MORE

Neglected pets

As a new area resident, I am dismayed by the neglect of pets in this area. Dogs chained in yards without proper shelter or food. Others simply abandoned, neglected and abused. The Times has the... READ MORE

Kendrick Park a pearl in county’s necklace

To all the citizens of Franklin County... In case you haven’t checked out the Kendrick Recreational Park, Go Today. The park lies just east of Carrabelle on Highway 98. You can even get the... READ MORE

Why do elected officials hire so few African-Americans?

Fellow citizens, I am concerned about the reasoning of our local elected officials who have chosen either not to employ African-Americans in their offices, or have chosen to employ one to ”save ... READ MORE

Journey through lush gardens of Appleton’s assemblages

What defines “good art?” Perhaps one definition is when you stand before an art piece and can’t walk away, dumfounded by how boundless human imagination can be. Such are Beth Appleton’s cut paper... READ MORE

What is the law on brush removal?

I called the City of Apalach a couple of weeks ago to find out how often they pick up leaves and other debris from my side of the tracks, basically the streets north of Avenue E and south of the ... READ MORE

County should not encourage the "bullies."

As a person who has defended to others the actions of our county commissioners and other elected officials in the past, as a thankless and difficult public service done with honest concern for ... READ MORE

Southerland understands words of the Constitution

As a retired career law enforcement officer, trainer and administrator of more than 40 years who was sworn to uphold the Constitution, I wish to respond to Ernie Payne, ... READ MORE

We can learn to stop littering

Maybe, just maybe, it is me! What I’m talking about is trash and littering. The type of items most commonly found on our highways, roads, and streets of Franklin County. No, this isn’t just a ... READ MORE

Threats to public servants against the law

After carefully listening to the county commission meeting proceedings for the Feb. 5 meeting, and hearing District One Commissioner Massey report multiple threats to his person and property over... READ MORE