BY KATE ELLISON Special to the Monitor MELROSE— The Democratic Women’s Club of the Lakes Area hosted a Walk Against Hate on Sunday, Oct. 10 at Heritage Park in Melrose. The event was one of many across the country organized by the Anti-defamation League. Democratic Women’s Club President Cheryl Owen introduced the speakers to a…
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer The Kiwanis Club of Starke installed its officers, including President Brad Smith, for the 2021-22 year at a Sept. 28 banquet at the Woman’s Club of Starke. “I wanted to start by thanking Michelle, my fiancé, and my daughter, Bailey. They are my support group every single day,” Smith…
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Kania Paulas knows what it’s like to grow up in a small, rural area and attempt to become the first family member to go to college, so she believes she has a great opportunity to help students follow in her footsteps as the new academic coach with Upward Bound,…
BY LISA HOLTZENDORF Special to the Telegraph-Times-Monitor Union County High School had homecoming festivities the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1, with a theme selected by the student council of “Celebrating 100 Years of Union County, History, Heritage and Home” to tie in with the county’s 100th anniversary. Festivities began with a Sept. 25 dance that…
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer On Oct. 1, an event that took place inside Bradford High School’s David Hurse Stadium was all about Hurse himself. Hurse, the legendary coach who passed away on July 25, was honored as part of David Hurse Night. Approximately 50 former players (representing any sport coached by Hurse) and…
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— Six years ago Troy Stephens lived through a parent’s worst nightmare when he got a phone call telling him his daughter Morgan had shot both of her sons and herself. Now, Stephens is trying to prevent similar tragedies through a new nonprofit that seeks to help recovering substance abusers or their family members with affordable housing,…
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor The citizens of Union County came out on Saturday to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of their home and, as always in UC, to meet and greet all of their friends and catch up on what is happening with them and their families. The celebration began on Thursday, Sept.…
BY DEIRDRE MURPHY Garden Club of the Lakes KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— After several rain delays, the Garden Club of the Lakes was able to present its Yard-of-the-Month Award for September 2021 to Grover and Donna Griffis at 227 Shilah Ave. in Keystone Heights. What a pleasure it is to find these sometimes-hidden garden gems in our community. Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Griffis for sharing their beautiful garden. They enjoy working in…
