FROM THE MANAGING EDITOR
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s spring winds down toward summer, this edition of Franklin Living is bringing you some great ideas for embracing the season. With the coronavirus pandemic finally beginning to fade, many of us are looking for opportunities to once again gather with friends and neighbors, saying a cautious goodbye to social distancing. I know I’m ready to host people at my home again, whether it’s for a cookout, a campfire or even just a quick coffee catch-up. If you’re in a hospitable frame of mind, Katernia Cole-Coffey has some great tips to spruce up your space and prepare for an evening of entertaining. For those with a sweet tooth, we wanted to swing the spotlight on some locals bringing sugary delights to Franklin County. With her cottage food license, Amy Gandy is whipping up something tasty nearly every day in her home bakery. From impressive cookies and cakes to deliciously delicate macarons, Gandy has found her niche in the world of sweets.
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In another realm of dessert favorites, Abby and Jake Ward have been hitting the streets with their Ice Cream Truck to bring a little chill to our sunshiny days. The Wards said they have loved seeing the excitement from children and adults alike when they come rolling up. You might not know that May is National Foster Care Month, but for some Franklin families, fostering children in need has become their life’s work. Through their stories of loving and caring for foster children – and a look at the need for even more loving people to step up and serve in this way – I hope we are able to shine a light on the crucial cornerstone the foster care system is in our community. All in all, there’s plenty going on in Franklin County – plenty to get excited about. I hope you enjoy this issue of Franklin Living and use it as a springboard to everything you love about our community.
Alison James
Franklin Living
