According to National Fire Protection Association research conducted between 2014 and 2018, one-third of all reported structure fires either did not have smoke alarms present or were nonoperational. With the rapid spread of fire associated with modern homes and furnishings, working smoke ...
The North Georgia Wine Advisor normwine@bellsouth.net normwine@charter.net 2019 Rodney Strong Charlotte's Home Sauvignon Blanc #38-2021 There was a little touch of crispness in the air the other night suggesting the approach of Fall, and a reminder to me of one of my favorite dishes once ...
From all accounts, fishing was good across our waters over the past week for a variety of species. Anglers report good times with rod-bending action on redfish schools across the inshore waters. Fish averaging 27-31 inches are roaming the inshore waters throughout Pine Island Sound, Charlotte ...
On Thursday, Sept. 9, six of us St. James City Civic Association members, who are double vaccinated, masked and played mahjongg. We had one table of 4 and another table of 2. The table of 4 had a friend of Clem Moors, Judy Schatzle, observing our game (week 2). Being a poker player she is a ...
Bridge has started up again on Pine Island with one weekly game: Fishers of Men Wednesday Bridge, noon to 3 p.m., everyone welcome. For further information, call Maxine Crispi at 239-283-7869. The other games are still on COVID hiatus. Results Fishers of Men Wednesday, Sept 8 - 1. Donna ...
This 7-year-old charmer has a lot going for him. Besides that adorable face, Nathaniel is affectionate, outgoing and great with kids. He does his best to make friends with the other cats as well, but because he is de-clawed, part of him is on guard. He has been spending time in each of the ...
One of the bread and butter aspects of medicine is managing your blood pressure. This is a topic that frequently comes up and is one of the key vital signs we routinely obtain for a typical clinic visit. Why does it matter? What does it mean? Let’s imagine you’re at your kitchen sink. ...
To the editor: I would love to first say thank you to all those that came out to support our American Legion’s first annual “Back to School Family Carnival.” We had a terrific time. I want to take the time today and say a special thank you to our detachments, Legionnaires, Sal, ...
To the editor: The battle in Florida over mandatory masks in schools, from our governor’s perspective, is all about the rights of the parents, not a government agency, to make decisions concerning the welfare of their children. Of course the Democratic Party is telling you it’s about our ...
To the editor: Let’s see if I got this straight: Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order banning school boards from enacting mask mandates in their districts. He further warned that if they did, he would withhold the salaries of any board member or superintendent who defied his ...
