Letters to the Editor

Who suffers when you badmouth a business?

Angela McElroy

Franklin County is home to breathtaking beaches, wonderful historical scenery and some of the best restaurants and shops that Florida has to offer. Anyone who has had the honor to visit or reside here knows of the beauty that this county possesses.... Full story

No place for unethical blood sport

George Coon

On the subject of the cruel nature of fox and coyote penning, the Humane Society of the United States says ”Fox penning is a blood sport in which dozens of dogs compete in a fenced-in area to chase - and sometimes rip apart - foxes and... Full story

Idealists don’t get need for drilling

Mark Oldham

As a homeowner on St. George Island, I subscribe to the Apalachicola Times, and read with interest about the recent protest surrounding offshore drilling for oil by a local group of environmentalists. Are these people out of their minds? Do they... Full story

Time to compromise on oil drilling

Ray Netherwood

This last Saturday brought "chains of hand-holding Floridians stretched across shorelines from Pensacola to Key West to show solidarity in their opposition of offshore oil drilling." Okay, nice. What will they "not oppose?” It's fine in the... Full story

Thanks to all who pitched in to rescue turtles

Over the past few weeks we have experienced unseasonably cold temperatures throughout our state. As a result, thousands of sea turtles have been affected along the Panhandle and both coasts in the central and southern areas of Florida. However, most... Full story

The future of the Apalachicola Municipal Library

Year after year, I have always come back to Apalachicola, my family’s home. I feel the call of this small, still-beautiful community, a place where my own identity was, to a great extent, formed. I want to see this town prosper as it did in... Full story

Washington fifth-grader needs your help

Griffin Grubb

Each member of our class is working on a project called “Parade of States.” We are responsible for gathering as much information as we can. I have Florida for my state. If any of your readers would help me out by sending any pictures,... Full story

Commissioners’ librarian choice eases transition

As a volunteer at the Carrabelle branch of the Franklin County Public Library, I would like to thank the Franklin County commissioners for their wisdom in unanimously appointing Tonia Granger to manager of the Carrabelle Library. She works well with... Full story

Nanny state takes humanity out of being human

This is regarding "New rules, more worries," (See Apalachicola Times Dec. 10, 2009) First, the FDA announced it was going to take overreaching steps for a non-problem. Now, the State of Florida is knuckling under efforts to impose costly changes... Full story

Laws govern nursing home discharges and transfers

On behalf of the more than 400 volunteer long-term care ombudsmen statewide who advocate for improved quality of life and care for residents, I am writing to share a concern about a growing trend in Florida's nursing homes, the improper transfer or... Full story

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