I often use the phrase ‘The oxymoron known as government efficiency” to illustrate how inefficient government can be. I was very pleased to see President Trump carry through with the Department of…
Category: Letters to the Editor
One more thing to like about Jefferson County, Florida
One more thing to like about Jefferson County Florida is citizen participation. Like the rest of the country that recognized a change was needed, the Jefferson County Republican voter turnout in the…
Front Page News: Liberal Gun Laws Don’t Work
In a February 5, 2025 story, the Monticello News online edition’s front page talked about the arrest of a convicted felon that had stolen a gun and then used it against the…
A Tribute to the Remarkable Ms. Eleanor Hawkins
In the tapestry of life, there are those rare souls whose presence weaves threads of inspiration and guidance into the very fabric of our existence. Today, I stand before the citizens of…
Congratulations to Monty Morgan
Twenty years ago, when my wife and I moved to Jefferson County, it was obvious that this was a very special place. What we originally thought of as an interim stop in…
Still searching for the perfect gift to give?
Are you still searching for the perfect gift to give? The one that will fit perfectly, meet expectations, work without fixing, not have to be returned in its original packing material? That…
Joe Biden, Mr. Consistency
Our soon to be former president has been much maligned on any number of things, but I’d like to commend him for his consistency on just one issue – guns and gun…
Florida Amendment 4 defeated
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…
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…