BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] The holidays can be particularly challenging for many seniors, especially those who have lost loved ones or cannot be with their families. The Holiday Helpers hosted their 5th Annual Christmas luncheon for seniors in Keystone Heights and the surrounding communities, featuring bingo, door prizes, and goodie bags. The event took place…
BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] To assist those in need of Christmas shopping, the Community Partnership hosted its 5th annual Christmas Shop for parents facing financial difficulties. The event took place on Monday, December 8th, at Keystone Heights Junior High School. “We try to provide them opportunities to shop at discounted prices right here in our…
BY MELISSA PYLE Special to the Telegraph Pretina Hutchinson says her life began with deep struggles, ones she thought she had overcome, but as each year unfolded, she felt like something was holding her down, blocking her destiny. Hutchinson began to realize that the “something” was unprocessed trauma, hanging around her soul like a weight…
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Santa gets milk and cookies, but perhaps he should share with a lot of generous people and businesses in Bradford and Union counties. Approximately 290 students from Brooker Community School and Bradford, Lake Butler, Lawtey and Starke elementary schools enjoyed a shopping spree at the Starke Walmart as part of the…
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] A concert at a big-city venue might be an exciting way to celebrate New Year’s Eve, but what if you could have that same experience in Starke? Musician Clark Hill said that’s just what he’s bringing as part of a show that will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 7…
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] As Kiwanis Club of Starke members were eating lunch at their meeting on Dec. 9, they were reminded to be thankful for the work of bees. Guest speaker Bobby Carter presented a program on the Bradford County Beekeepers Association, which was formalized on Aug. 26. “When we think of bees, they…
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Many people know Louette Smith and her career with the Bradford County School District’s transportation department, but some will also remember that she had a standout track-and-field career at Bradford High School. Smith, who also played basketball, qualified for state each of her four years of high school. She credited her…
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round. Bradford County’s school bus wheels will still go round and round after the Christmas/New Year’s break, but the school district’s transportation department will look different with Director Louette Smith’s retirement. Smith, whose last day will be…
BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] The 54th Annual Keystone Heights Christmas Parade, hosted by the Lake Region Kiwanis of Keystone Heights and Melrose, took place on Saturday, December 13th. It was a spectacular event. This year’s theme, “Centennial Wonderland,” featured 44 entries and had 12 winners. Each participant showcased their original and creative work. Categories of…
