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Red, White and Roux

othing brings to life a house like a kitchen

When teachers only got paid 10 months out of the year, summers could get a bit lean. I picked up some much-needed extra bucks working for my aunt who owns Dolores's Sweet Shop. I didn't work every day, and only filled in if one of her regular... Full story

The bears are not starving, just healthy

By Maria Williams

As a seventh generation Northwest Florida native, I’ve grown up in bear country. I genuinely care about you and your child and want to give you the very best information I can on how to live safely near Florida black bears. The bear safety... Full story

Frankly Franklin

Just like the first baby born in the new year

By David Adlerstein

Since the only deliveries at Weems these days are either floral arrangements, lab test results or FedEx packages, we here in Franklin County are denied the excitement that goes with the “the first baby of 2010.” No bassinets for the new... Full story

Red. White and Roux

The riches of family, friends, and flaky ham biscuits

This column has been writing itself since I got the news that Allie Zingarelli had died. I processed the information with resignation. We all knew the end was coming; it just came too soon. Her husband, Jiggs, left us only a short time ago. Her... Full story

Your Public Trustee

Why the security changes at the courthouse?

By Marcia Johnson

Q. I recently visited the courthouse, couldn’t get in the front door, and had to be checked by security. What is going on? A. I know it can be inconvenient, but it’s another sign of the times we’re in. Security measures were... Full story

Red, White and Roux

We like to get, but love to give

By Denise Roux

One day last week, my good pal, Bud, brought over some fresh fish – a flounder all cleaned and scored, and a handful of whiting fillets. I was out of cornmeal but after a dip in self-rising flour and a plunge in hot oil, they were as good as... Full story

Lanark News

By Jim Welsh

Hope your Christmas was a great one! Did you get over to Chillas for the turkey and things during coffee hour? Bob, Carol and helping hands did a very good job. Can’t hardly miss the brass plaque by the front door. Bill Miller, a longtime... Full story

New forensic technique detects sharks from their bite

By Cathy Keen

Hit-and-run attacks by sharks can be solved with a new technique that identifies the culprits by the unique chomp they put on their victims, according to a University of Florida researcher and shark expert. In a method analogous to analyzing human... Full story

Christmas came but twice a year

By Lois Swoboda

When I was small, Christmas came twice a year. Until I was about eight, we lived in a big farm house in Northern Virginia with my mother’s parents, Hattie and Elmer Metzger. Christmas revolved around both sets of grandparents. For me,... Full story

The View Forward

Next decade dynamic time for county healthcare

By Chuck Colvert

In a few weeks we will usher in 2010, not only a new year--but also a brand new decade. When you work in healthcare as I do, you already have seen the sign posted about the future, “Buckle your seat belt; could be jolts ahead.” I have... Full story

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