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Gerry Garlick, front, his wife, Joyce, and restaurateur Dolores Roux, back, have transformed the former Hays House into an antique shop, complete with a café.
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
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
Dr. James Stockwell, left, stands with his assistants, Tammy Quinn, LPN, and Jesse Pendergrast, CRNA, as they await the next patient.
Frankly Franklin
Just like the first baby born in the new year
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
The Zingarelli children stand with their parents, Allie and Jiggs Zingarelli, who were married 60 years.
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?
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
The Japanese plum, or loquat
Red, White and Roux
We like to get, but love to give
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
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
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
Lois Swoboda, at age 23 months, sits on  Santa's lap at J.C. Penney in Christmas 1953.
Christmas came but twice a year
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
Chuck Colvert
The View Forward
Next decade dynamic time for county healthcare
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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