A long, long, long time ago, when I turned 18 years old, I registered to vote as a Democrat. As time went on, I left the Democrat Party and joined the Republican…
Category: Letters to the Editor
Lloyd Thrown Away
I grew up in Lloyd. It breaks my heart to see it now. Lloyd once was a thriving community, but now it looks more like a dump. Grown up abandoned houses, yards…
Steps to positive growth through infrastructure
As our beautiful community continues to grow, we all want favorable development with good things for each and every one of us! Infrastructure such as walkable spaces, separated/protected multiuse walking and bike…
Melon King of Monticello
Dear Editor, William Montgomery Girardeau, (born April 12, 1852) was born in and grew up in Monticello, FL. Son of William Oglethorpe Girardeau and Harriet Louise Wirt. He attended Jefferson Collegiate Academy…
Proud of you Governor Ron
Thanks to Gov Ron I woke up this morning and did not have to worry about a 14 year old crashing their golf cart into me. It seems Gov. Ron supports and…
If we judge a person we will answer in heaven
Fellow Neighbors, I write this missive not because I want to but rather God is compelling me to do so. If we judge a person we will answer in heaven. God loves…
What is happening with the Clerk’s investigation? Has everyone forgotten?
I used to see headlines and stories every few weeks about the ongoing investigation into our Clerk of the Court and the possible mishandling of taxpayers’ funds. Why has it stopped all…
A TRIBUTE TO MATTHEW
It was April 24, 2015. I had been looking forward to April of 2015 for two years. I had surrendered all to Jesus in April of 1995. After my “Damascus Road” experience,…
Blocking the Road to Extinction
We currently have many problems in our country, and we face a multitude of threats that we must deal with immediately. Many American patriots are working diligently to address all of these…
Jefferson Courthouse Corridor Safety
Below is the letter County Commissioner Gene Hall sent to the FDOT, District 3 District Secretary Gainer: When will FDOT install some speed bumps, speed humps, or rumble strips to calm down…
It’s time for a Community Center and/or indoor gymnasium in Monticello-Jefferson County, Florida
Feed the hungry and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as the noon day light. Isaiah…
GRANDPA CARRIED A GUN…
My old Grandpa said to me, “Son, there comes a time in every man’s life when he stops bustin’ knuckles and starts bustin’ caps and usually it’s when he becomes too old…
If there ever was a time…consider now!
A long, long, long time ago, when I turned 18 years old, I registered to vote as a Democrat. As time went on, I left the Democrat Party and joined the Republican…
’Radical Jack Lieberman’
A man named Jack Lieberman known to many as ’Radical Jack Lieberman’ died in August 2020. He was a well known political figure Florida in the 60s and 70s. I knew him…
Enemies from within
In the course of human history, there were periods when a powerful country ruled the world. Eventually, every one of them lost their power to rule, and not necessarily losing a war…
By George, we’re going backwards
Senate Bill 94, or Senate Joint Resolution 244, filed this legislative session would amend our state constitution and return Florida to partisan school board elections. In 1998 Florida voters approved a state…
Thank you to Monticello and surrounding areas
Dear Editor, I am writing to thank Monticello-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift…
Why Not Walk?
This is “my view” regarding the “My View” piece in the January 18, 2023, Monticello News titled “Golf Carts.” While I agree with the columnist’s premise of using golf carts to safely…
Chaos in todays politics
The recent election had many irregularities. Since Biden was elected, we have clearly seen the face of Marxism. In the 2 years of his presidency so far, 70% of people do not…
Is the DOT Turning Monticello into a self-inflicted speed trap?
A speed trap is a road that has the speed limit set below the safe speed of the road. Local politicians without integrity literally capitalize on this by using law enforcement to…