Dear Editor: I recently had the opportunity to attend a meeting in support of a young lady who had questions about her status with the Bradford County School District (BCSD) where she had worked as a substitute. So, here’s the story. The young lady was employed with the BCSD as a substitute teacher in 2017 … Read more
Dear Editor, I am a pediatrician at UF Health Family Medical Group – Starke. Our clinic offers the Moderna vaccine to patients age 18 and up to help prevent COVID-19. As you may have heard, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 will soon be spreading in Bradford County. If you are an unvaccinated adult, I respectfully … Read more
Dear Editor, It has come to our attention that there are some misconceptions about a charter school. We wanted to take this opportunity to explain what a charter school is in the State of Florida. A charter school is a public school that is approved and monitored by the school district in which it resides. … Read more
Dear Editor: United Methodist Women of Starke are thankful and humbled by the support of the Telegraph and the community of friends and neighbors during our fundraising for missions. The pecan sale provided interaction with the many wonderful people who bless us. The patience and understanding of the delay were most appreciated. Again, thank you. … Read more
Dear Editor: On behalf of the Bradford County Fair Association Board of Directors — James Balkcom, Walter Brandt, Tommy Crosby, Chuck Kramer, Bob Milner, Christopher Page, Roxanne Rosier and Tammie Woodard, and the BCFA membership — I would like to thank the Tenlys for their multiple years of service and volunteering. Dale and Lane have … Read more
Dear Editor: Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week was November 15-22, 2021. Another amazing year of shoe-box collection occurred at the curbside drop-off located at Trinity Baptist Church. A hallmark of our Lake Area Region is a heart of generosity. I clearly saw this through Operation Christmas Child, an evangelistic ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. I … Read more
Dear Editor: Our Governor is calling for an expensive and pointless November Special Session of the FL Legislature to fight proposed federal vaccine requirements and those put in place by local businesses and governments in Florida. Most of us know the best way to move out of this pandemic and get our freedom back is through testing and vaccines as … Read more
Dear Editor: People in this area understand the significance of Florida’s forests. We are blessed to live in the heart of our state’s woodlands. Many of our families, like our own, have a rich history and heritage in the forest industry. Many more, again like our own, are proud to be counted in the 124,000 … Read more
Dear Editor: A Walk Against Hate will be held on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. at Melrose Heritage Park. There was a time when we rarely heard the word “hate” and hate groups were rarely heard from. Unfortunately, hate has become enmeshed in our modern lifestyle. Now, hate speech is allowed in common … Read more
Dear Editor: “David Hurse Night” at last Friday’s football game was a huge success and a wonderful way to honor the legend of Coach David Hurse. It was sponsored by BHS with support by Will Hartley, Superintendent of Schools. A special thanks to BHS Principal, Angela Ward and Coach Brian Tomlinson. Special recognition to Assistant … Read more
