Bradford County

Thames, Bradley, Meng earn table-setting rosettes

Natalie Thames earned a best-overall rosette in the Intermediate division for the third straight year, while first-time participants Teagan Bradley and Cadence Meng earned rosettes in their respective age divisions in the 4-H Table Setting-Contest, which was held March 3 at the Bradford Agricultural Fairgrounds. Dressed as “Alice in Wonderland,” Thames presented a setting based…

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Clay County

Lake Region man claims $1 million prize

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—The Florida Lottery said a 65-year-old Lake Region man won $1 million in the lottery’s scratch-off game: 500X THE CASH. Lee Tang of Keystone Heights opted to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000. Tang purchased the winning ticket from Lee’s Discount Beverage, located at…

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Clay County

Get your bank to say ‘yes’ – Consultant offers advice for small business loans

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—A Small Business Development Center advisor spoke to a Clay Chamber of Commerce group about obtaining bank loans on Feb. 23. “How to Get Your Bank to Say Yes” was the title of Mike Chung’s presentation during the February Lake Region Prosperity Partners meeting at the Keystone Beach…

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Bradford County

Clay Electric refunding $12 million

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS- Clay Electric Cooperative said its board of trustees declared a $12 million capital credits refund for members who received service from 1993 through 2021. The utility added that qualifying members would see the credits in their March bills.     “Capital Credits reflect the cooperative’s not-for-profit and member-owned…

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Lake Region

3 KHHS volleyball players sign letters of intent

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer How good has the Keystone Heights High School volleyball program been in recent years? If a Feb. 27 ceremony at the school’s gym was any indication, it has been pretty good. Seniors Riley Barry, Kori Jennings and Sarah Siebert signed letters of intent to play at the next level.…

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Clay County

Storys awarded Yard of the Month

BY DEIRDRE MURPHY Garden Club of the Lakes KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The Garden Club of the Lakes has honored Richard and Virginia Story with its Yard of the Month award. The Storys moved into their current residence approximately six years ago. Their home is located by the Keystone golf course in the community of Airy Woods.…

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Clay County

KH expands façade grants

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—During its February meeting, the city council approved expansions to its 2023 façade grant program. The city’s community redevelopment agency will fund improvements to business buildings within the municipality’s redevelopment area, which mostly straddles South Lawrence Boulevard. Grants will be provided for painting, signs, lighting, awnings, windows, doors,…

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Card of Thanks — Melvina Green family

The family of Melvina Mildred Green would like to sincerely thank everyone for their acts of kindness, prayers and food during our loss. Your kind acts and words have given us encouragement. Most of all, we have been showered with blessings from Almighty God. Thank you so very much! Pat, Leonard, Marian, Happy Jack and…

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Celebration of Life — Eddie McGee Jr.

Celebration of Life Eddie McGee Jr. March 4 The celebration of life for Bert “Eddie” Edward McGee Jr. will be held on Saturday, March 4, at the Starke Country Club from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Eddie is a native of Starke, graduated class of 1981 from Bradford County High School and was employed by…

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Bradford County

Celebration of Life — Lucy Wright

Celebration of Life Lucy L. Wright 03/24/1929 – 12/29/2022 It will be held at her home, 17374 NE 23rd Ave., Starke, 32091, on Saturday, March 4, at 2 p.m. Please feel free to come join us as we celebrate the memory of this amazing lady who walked this earth for the better part of a…

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