Funding for Nutrition Benefits Programs Informed by Census Statistics
Source: United States Census Bureau | https://www.census.gov/ NOTE: This story is part of an occasional series on the important community benefits that come from responding to the 2020 Census. We all know fresh fruits and vegetables are key to good…
National African-American History Month: February 2020
Source: https://www.census.gov/ To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of…
Amor is our History
Amor is our History By Bohemian Babushka Hola Hola Beautifuls! This post will be a BB Twofer. If you’ve been reading Babushka for awhile, you know that’s when you get dos topics in one post. A Two fer (for) uno.…
HINDSIGHT IS 2020
HINDSIGHT IS 2020 By Deborah DeSilets Growing up in Florida, my ears as a child were filled with the lament of my elders that, “Hindsight is 2020”. This News Year—with its resounding 2020, I realize how true this is. Each January…
Free Notary Services Now Available at the Destin Library
Source: Library Press Release Destin, FL. – The Destin Library now has a full-time, certified notary on staff. Kitti Capps will be available to provide notary services Monday through Friday during normal library hours. There is no charge for this…
“Food for Fines Program” Raises Money for Local Charity
Source: Catherine Card, Public Information Manager, City of Destin Destin, FL. – The Destin Library’s annual Food for Fines program benefiting Harvest House was once again a success. During the month of December, library patrons had the option of paying their…
CANDIDATE PROFILE – Wes Fell
Wes is a 29-year resident of Okaloosa County has filed to run for the District 5 County Commission seat being vacated next year by the Honorable Commissioner Kelly Windes. Wes is a 72-year old USMC veteran, and a local event…