Slim Randles “Before we begin our regular commencement tonight,” said combined elementary/high school principal Jim Albertson, “we have a special award to present. Will Windy Wilson please come up here on the stage with us?” Windy looked up at the stage in the gymnasium and all he saw were black choir robes and smiles. He…
Natalie Lynn Alday I read the following post online: “Only speak words that make souls STRONGER” (written by Ann Voskamp). That sure made sense to me. So many times we think we need to say or do something, yet being silent is what is needed. Sometimes just a smile or a hug or a few…
The magic closet Judy Conlin All is quiet at our house at last. The weeping and wailing and the wringing of hands subsided when I finally drove away with 2 huge bags of clothing from Nurse Judy’s (she’s(my clotheshorse alter ego) and my walk-in closet. I left her weeping surrounded by the hundreds of hangers…
Are we modeling intolerance to our children? Sheryl Boldt When someone insults us, steals from us or lies to us, what would Jesus say … to us? Furthermore, how would Jesus want us to model to our children loving those who treat us unfairly? His Word … to us … is clear: “I say to…
NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dwight Angel desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of: US WEAPONS AUCTION Located at: 163 Conrad Hills Road In the County of: GADSDEN In the city of: Havana State of: Florida Intends to register the said…
Judy Conlin Olga Connolly has lived in Gadsden County for over thirty years. She is married to Thomas Connolly, a carpenter by trade, who has built several sound sets for the theater over the years. They have 1 daughter, Helena Connolly, 1 three year old granddaughter, Everleigh, 3 cats, and 1 dog.Olga completed her PH.D…
Over the course of two days, the Sixth Annual Big Bend Rodeo was presented in western Quincy by the Gadsden Horseman’s Association. This event was planned in partnership with the Professional Cowboy’s Association, with cooperation from Gadsden County and member agents of the Family and Consumer Sciences FAMU/UF Agricultural Office. The rodeo was held behind…
Last Friday night the Sneads varsity football team was tested with multiple challenges but more than proved they could withstand what was being thrown their way with powerful perseverance.“I am extremely proud of the young and the restless for how they battled,” stated Sneads Head Coach Bill Thomas. He dubbed this year’s fresh team with…
On what appeared to be another normal work day, local Badcock owner Kim Maphis was handling a delivery near the coast in Carrabelle when an email notification caught her attention.The July 23 email stated details about a 4p.m. conference call, requiring Maphis to attend.Maphis, who owns all three Badcock stores in Gadsden County, said there…
Gadsden County will soon have a new supervisor of elections. Kenya Ponder Williams will be sworn in on Jan. 7, 2025, after running for the office unopposed. A Quincy native, Williams graduated from James A. Shanks High School in 1990. Her background in the elections field began 17 years ago. “I was hired in August…
