Early mornings, late nights and long days; three things that the modern farmer knows all too well.
However, in today’s world, the agricultural industry encompasses much more than just farming. From…
Month: November 2017
Okaloosa County clubs and organizations
UPCOMING
DOGWOOD GARDEN CLUB : 10:30 a.m. first Mondays through May 7, 2018. Call President Ruth Herington, 683-0839, for non-listed locations at members' homes.
•Dec. 4, Woman's Club, 150 Woo…
An apple a day
Nothing says fall like fresh apples that show up at our local grocery store during November.
They are high in fiber and vitamin C, and they are low in calories. With only a trace of sodium, and no …
College football picks, week 13
This is the last week in the college football season (other than the playoffs and bowl games) and it’s called the Interstate Rivalry of the SEC and the ACC.
Teams with not so good of a season can c…
17 reasons to be thankful in 2017
I have this vague recollection of people thinking that 2016 was The Worst Year Ever, but at this point, that notion seems downright quaint: After all, "No-Drama" Obama was finishing up a nice, quiet …
North Okaloosa student recognized
CRESTVIEW — Piedmont Technical College students who had outstanding academic accomplishments during the 2017 summer term have earned inclusion on the Merit List. The list recognizes students who are …
Right and wrong don’t depend on right and left
There is a battle being fought for the soul of America and, so far, it looks like the good guys are losing.
No, this isn’t the War on Christmas. That’s a different channel. You can tell me Merry Ch…
Richbourg students use innovative tools to create art
CRESTVIEW — Lance C. Richbourg School students stamped, rolled and wheeled their way through all-day art sessions in the school gymnasium.
The Nov. 15 sessions lasted about an hour per class. Stude…
LIVING IN PAIN
CRESTVIEW — Eleven years ago, Capt. David Turnage of the Crestview Fire Department was doing some routine training at a defunct daycare in a building soon to be demolished.
The trainees were breach…
Reflections on Thanksgiving and thankfulness
We all lead busy lives, but at this time of year, we need to slow down and take time to reflect on all the everyday blessings that we enjoy.
There are so many little things that we don't give much…