Wow! Groovy! Out of Sight! These are just a few adjectives to describe the Dr. M. L. King memorial parade held in Monticello-Jefferson County recently. Young kids ran along side it to…
Category: Letters to the Editor
Considering the legalization of marijuana
Regarding the legalization of marijuana, the argument against legalizing it has no credibility. I have a law enforcement background, so I may appoint looking at the issue objectively. Legalizing the purchase would…
Misleading ‘Thoughts on the Suncoast toll road’
Personally, it’s distasteful to me to call out people in public but in this case I’m making an exception, because the one sided and misleading information Mr. Bill Palmer, Ph. D. President/CEO…
Why our county?
They claim they love it. They love us. Our beautiful, lakes ,springs and rivers. They say they are going to restore the Everglades. Did you ever go to Ginnie Springs? I did…
Adapt or Die…
Since the announcement of the Suncoast Toll Road, the ugly in a lot of people has certainly reared its head. Neighbor against neighbor, friend against friend. Certainly not a Christian attitude in…
More on toll road
Allow me to raise my voice as one of the concerned citizens of Jefferson County who is aghast at the possibility of a toll road ruining this beautiful place. I have only…
What’s best for the future of our county?
As elected officials of Jefferson County, we swore to act honestly and independently from unethical influences. I take that oath very seriously. Our constituents deserve leaders that evaluate all the facts, do…
Power line answers
At Gulf Power, we are dedicated to delivering cleaner energy and improved reliability while lowering costs for our customers. As we move forward with the North Florida Resiliency Connection transmission line project,…
Toll road: How to move forward
BOCC meeting November 21, 2019 Agenda item a) Multi Use – Toll Road Items for Discussion gave the county residents an opportunity to voice their opposition or support. DOT representatives attended, gave…
Toll Road Fantasy and Reality 2.0
Google Florida Statute Title XXVI Chapter 338 LIMITED ACCESS AND TOLL FACILITIES chapter 338 if you haven’t read the law. Go to www.FloridaMCORES.COM to read frequently asked questions, explore interactive maps and…
Toll Road Fantasy and Reality 1.0
If you read the Statute Title XXVI Chapter 338 LIMITED ACCESS AND TOLL FACILITIES you will know what the law says, what it specifically addresses and what the process is to manage…
Change Causes Fear
“Mommy, can you leave the light on?” It’s a common request of small children at bedtime. The change from light to dark brings with it fear of monsters under the bed or…
True Leadership
Jefferson County citizens have witnessed true leadership in the fight against the proposed toll road and that person is Jefferson County Clerk and Comptroller, Kirk Reams. When the voters of Jefferson County…
The torch
I still cannot help but to carry the torch inside of me. The torch of liberty. The torch of justice and the true American way of life. The torch that speaks of…
Celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month
Each year, November is recognized as National Adoption Awareness Month. This year, there is a special effort to focus on children in foster care waiting for their forever home. Many of the…
Toll Road – Critics and Criticism
Those who are honestly raising the flag for the environmental cause are doing the right thing for the environment and future generations of outdoors enthusiasts. This is important! Past highway projects mostly…
Toll Road – Live Here, Work Here
No one likes to commute, to sit in a line at a stop light and to spend valuable time behind the wheel. In many places an hour is the bottom end of…
Time for changes
Dear Editor: Astonished once again. Prior to October 01, 2019, I believed the longer a commissioner and council member remained elected the better. Consistency and accountability. This is no longer the case….
“. . . with liberty and justice for all”
Recognize these words? They end our Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. To me Liberty means freedom and Justice means equality and fairness. These words can evoke deep emotional and intellectual reactions…
Gun control
On November 4, I read two stories about guns used to kill. The first involved a pregnant female in the Tampa area that killed one of two armed home invaders. As is…