Dear Editor: The Republican party boasts it holds the market on Christianity. It should own up and embrace – “What would Jesus do?” On almost any political issue, whether its immigration, gun violence, crime, or social issues, including care for the destitute, homeless, sick, mentally ill or climate change, etc., Republicans hate the question and … Read more
Dear Editor: Communities In Schools of Bradford County is a nonprofit organization that provides the tools and support services for students in need to stay in school and achieve in life. The nonprofit Communities In Schools – Bradford County 16th annual Communities “Fore” Kids golf tournament was held Oct. 21, 2022, at Turkey Creek Golf … Read more
Dear Editor: “Florida Forests Week – In recognition of the importance of Florida’s forests, the week of Oct. 23-29, 2022, is being celebrated across Florida as “Florida Forests Week.” The week recognizes the importance of Florida’s forests and forest-related industries to our state’s environment and economy. According to a study by the University of Florida’s … Read more
Dear Editor: We have just dodged a bullet in that Hurricane Ian took a path that spared our area any serious damage. It did bring an event at my house that emphasized how much praise and appreciation is due for our city employees. On Thursday morning my electric power went out and I heard a … Read more
Has America become the land of “Special Interest” and home of the double standard? Let’s see, if we lie to Congress, it’s a felony, but if Congress lies to us, it’s just politics. If we dislike a Black person, we’re racist, but if a Black person dislikes whites, it’s their First Amendment right. The … Read more
Dear Editor: In July, HPSII, the company proposing to mine for phosphate in Bradford and Union counties, dropped its nearly $300 million Harris Act lawsuit against Union County. The case was dismissed without prejudice, so they can refile if they so desire and feel they have a valid case worth fighting; but what about Bradford … Read more
Dear Editor: I would like take this opportunity to thank the Bradford County Education Foundation for its recent Leave a Legacy dinner which honored Mrs. Linda Alday and myself for our years of service in the school district. The work they do to support our schools is truly amazing. The generosity of spirit they showed … Read more
Dear Editor: Since the Telegraph had an article dealing with the lack of attention to keeping up the Crosby Lake Cemetery, I have heard from several people expressing their concern for something to be done. I know that when I moved to Starke, some of the churches were involved in handling the cemetery, apparently part … Read more
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor LAKE BUTLER—When making your selections on your primary ballot at the Primary Election on Tuesday. Aug. 23, don’t forget to select the box approving the continued funding of the Union County Public Library through a ½ mill ad valorem tax. This is nothing new as Union County voters have … Read more
Dear Editor: The recent letter in the Telegraph regarding the Jan. 6 Investigation Committee was certainly not factual. It read like it was written by a Nancy Pelosi (I call her PeeLousy) lapdog. The writer praised the committee and its “hearsay witnesses” testimony as if it were perhaps more true than the Bible itself. Obviously this writer … Read more
