On election day, 5 November, Florida became the first state to successfully defeat an abortion ballot initiative in which Planned Parenthood and others spent over 137 million dollars. If passed, Florida Amendment…
Category: Letters to the Editor
Please remember the Opera House this holiday season
I’ve been a resident of Monticello for more than 20 years and I know what a very special community we have. Not only do the individual citizens of Monticello contribute to making…
In response to Ponderings column: “What did we learn here?” Nov 22, 2024 edition of the Jefferson County Journal
In her column, Heather Ainsley took Donald Trump to task, describing him as “an accused serial rapist and convicted felon.” She then added she does not hate Donald Trump. She did, however,…
Share the gift of love
Thanksgiving is past, a time to give thanks. If you’re reading this, you already have one thing to be thankful for. Life! We now find ourselves wrapped up in the gift- giving…
Thank you
Heather Ainsley’s November 22 Ponderings in the Jefferson County Journal titled “What did we learn here?” was one of the best Viewpoints I have ever read. Ms. Ainsley is a wonderful communicator,…
Why electric school buses are a smart move for our kids and our communities
Our children’s future depends on the decisions we make today. As we navigate the challenges of today’s world, it’s becoming increasingly clear that our schools need to adapt to better serve the…
Forestry: More than trees
Fall is here, bringing cooler air, football, and the celebration of Florida Forests Week (October 20-26). This annual event highlights the important role forests play in Florida’s economy and environment. Roughly 124,000…
Thank you Mrs. Anderson
Dear Citizens of Jefferson County, The following is through my individual eyes and I speak for no other entity or person. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding…
How slow can you go?
The front page story about mail delivery, by Lazaro Aleman, has me pretty upset. The faceless bureaucracy of the USPS ‘s nine-member governing board most likely will approve the new delivery standards…
Reading needs to start early
Dear Editor, I have been in education for over 35 years, and it breaks my heart to see so many children start school without learning experiences and language needed to succeed. Young…
My Friend is Pro-Choice but she is Voting NO
My friend is 100% pro-choice but she is voting NO on Florida’s Amendment 4. If Florida’s extreme pro-abortion Amendment 4 is enshrined in our Florida Constitution it will wipe away parental consent…
Amendment 4
I was alarmed to read this article concerning the upcoming vote on this amendment. First, my father was a lifelong Republican who always believed in less government intrusion on our lives. Having…
Our USPS is a laughing-stock
The front page story about mail delivery, by Lazaro Aleman, has me pretty upset. The faceless bureaucracy of the USPS ‘s nine-member governing board most likely will approve the new delivery standards…
Vote YES on Amendment 4
“Limit Government Interference with Abortion,” Amendment 4’s official title completely describes the current problem with the six-week abortion ban. Gestational biology works this way: Full-term pregnancy is 39 to 40 weeks. Germination…
Financial Literacy and Voting
The upcoming presidential election to me is among other things a test of voter financial literacy. Financial literacy includes things such as budgeting your money- something few (both D and R) in…
A heartfelt thank you
On Monday, August 5, Hurricane Debby left her mark on our community. Her small—actually large—souvenir for me was a huge tree that blocked the city-owned access road that provided access to my…
Representative Tant has proven herself to be a champion for our district
My name is Jerry Gray, and I am a registered Republican here in Madison County. I feel the need to reach out to my fellow registered voters of both parties. I have…
Liberty and Justice
It may be a good time to appreciate what a wonderful gift America is. I’m talking about the bedrock of thought, reason, philosophy and hard work that built the national concept and…
Vote NO on 4
Amendment 4: Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion Except as provided in Article X, Section 22, no law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to…
Political Pronoun
Pesonal pronouns are substitutes or references for individuals or groups of people. That’s simple. Everyone uses personal pronouns when talking about family, friends, classmates, co-workers, and so on. So, when and how…