BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Staff Writer LAKE BUTLER — The city of Lake Butler held its annual Christmas parade and visit with Santa last Saturday, Dec. 3, with parade goers lining the streets and children lining up to see Santa. The theme for this year’s parade was “Christmas on the Railroad and the participants … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer As far as Christmas traditions go, it’s hard to find many better than the one that provides gifts to the children (ages birth-18) represented by the Guardian ad Litem office in Starke. Thanks to the generosity of local Department of Corrections staff and the coordination of the Florida Council … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Words such as “consumers” or “clients” are used to describe those who receive services from the Arc of Bradford County, but John Williams has a word that’s more apt, considering the relationship he enjoys with them. “I tell people, ‘Really, these are my friends.” These are the people who … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE— What started off as a hobby to help mothers deal with postpartum depression has grown into an internet business with followers in 36 states in addition to Canada and the United Kingdom. Abbie Tucker, who has taught at Lake Butler Elementary School and has run a cake-decorating business from … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Eight Florida Department of Corrections correctional emergency response teams (CERT) participated in a statewide competition on Nov. 17, hosted by Lake Butler’s Reception and Medical Center, with Sumter Correctional Institution taking first place ahead of Santa Rosa Correctional Institution in second place and Florida State Prison in third place. … Read more
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— Santa Claus and Buddy the Elf joined Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook at the Keystone Beach Pavilion for a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 27. The Clay County Chamber of Commerce’s Lake Region Prosperity Partners sponsored the event.
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Staff Writer LAKE BUTLER — Just about everyone in Union County has heard of, or knows, Mac Johns. Although he is a local business owner, he is perhaps best known for his volunteer work on the Union County Recreation Board to make and keep recreational opportunities for county youth available. … Read more
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Staff Writer LAKE BUTLER — Last year, Union County High School expanded its Career Tech Education (CTE) options, offering students a chance to experience jobs that they might consider after graduation. These jobs are often those in which a prospect can attend a training or certification course of fairly short … Read more
Members of Altrusa International of Starke are excited to have recently completed one of their literacy projects for the year. With the help of grants from the Altrusa International Foundation and the Altrusa District Three Foundation — along with the additional donations, support and work of the members of the local club — Bradford County’s … Read more
