Erin HillGadsden County News Service As temperatures rise across Florida, Florida Power & Light is encouraging customers to take steps to manage energy use and reduce cooling costs during what is expected to be a hotter-than-average summer. According to Florida Power & Light, some areas of the state are already experiencing heat index values in…
It ain’t over till it’s overJudy Conlin I’m sure you remember me talking about my shiny red toaster that I got years ago. If you don’t, you are not the faithful reader that I believed you to be. I will refresh your memory. Years ago, I bought a shiny red toaster that amazed me. When…
“I love You, Father.” When I say this short sentence, it changes my day. Every time I express my love for my heavenly Father, silently or out loud, it makes my heart happy. Whether I’m making sales calls, writing my weekly column, loading the dishwasher, preparing for my Women of the Word group, or dealing…
Slim Randles Recently we left Emily of the fantastic cheekbones and Dewey the accident prone, happily locked together in a kiss after Dewey stumbled over a root. “Emily,” Dewey said, “I have a confession to make to you. I don’t have a neurotic fascination with manure.” “You don’t?” “No.” He kissed her again and they…
Consider the birds Nancy Kennedy As I write this, it’s pouring rain. Thunder rattling the windows. Lightning flashing all around, zigzagging across the darkened sky. Also as I write this, I can see three sandhill cranes standing in the rain despite the thunder and lightning, which, in my opinion, is setting a bad example for…
NicknamesJudy Conlin Nurse Judy, my “thinks she’s so smart” alter ego, is on a new kick. She’s found one more way to make fun of me. Now, I don’t mind being made fun of if it is current and funny. In fact, I have the most fun making fun of myself. But when someone is…
Slim Randles “Wonder what the count is today,” said Herb. “Sure is hot.” We sipped simultaneously, as is our wont, and stared at our friend. “What count would that be?” asked Steve. “The btu count, of course,” said Herb. “Those are British thermal units, you know. It’s how heat is measured.” Leave it to Herb….
Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service High-powered drag boats are set to return to the Apalachicola River this weekend as the Chattahoochee Thunder Nationals races back into town. The two-day event is scheduled for June 6-7 at River Landing Park in Chattahoochee and will feature drag boat racing, food vendors and riverfront viewing opportunities. Admission…
One shot at nematode control: Why timing matters for farmers As spring planting gets closer, farmers in Gadsden County are preparing for another growing season. While most attention is on seed choices and fertilizer plans, there’s a hidden threat beneath the soil that can quietly rob yields…nematodes. These tiny roundworms attack plant roots, making it…
by Jim Miller I Have a Will – Do I Also Need a Trust? Dear Savvy Senior. My wife and I were recently talking about updating our will and wondered if we should also set up a trust. How do we know if we need one? –Planning Ahead Dear Planning, That’s an excellent question. A…
