Letters to the Editor

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

None more deserving to be Carrabelle librarian

Penny L. Anderson

None more deserving to be Carrabelle librarian I was so pleased to read in the Dec. 3 Times that our county commissioners voted unanimously to appoint Tonia Granger branch manager for Carrabelle Library. No one is more deserving or more qualified... Full story

Animal cruelty incidents call for creative solution

R. Bruce Barnes

I read with interest the recent articles involving alleged dog fighting and the attack by two pit bulls on a household pet in Eastpoint. I also found Undersheriff Joel Norred and Director of Animal Control Van Johnson’s response to the most... Full story

Orman House offers delightful Christmas experience

It’s early in the season, but I’ve had a delightful Christmas experience I’d like to share with Times readers. A small group of women with no money or agenda, took a little time and tossed around some holiday ideas…the... Full story

Pit bulls make Eastpoint neighborhood unsafe

I live at 6 Third Street in Eastpoint. On June 23, 2009 I witnessed a pit bull kill, in my yard, one of my precious cats that I’d had for 10 years. The dog had broken loose and jumped over my fence. Animal control came and removed the pit... Full story

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