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…
Category: Letters to the Editor
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…
The Good Old Boy System & fiscal responsibility
At the December 15, 2022 County Commission meeting only one of these was in plain view. The county recently spent some time and money to get applicants for the county manager position…
Thank you for your continued support
ProPublica and The New Yorker recently published an article, How Hospice Became a For-Profit Hustle, outlining multiple instances of fraud and malfeasance targeting the Medicare hospice benefit. The story illustrates how patient…
Not yours to give
So far this year, our county commission has given $4,000 to the Chamber of Commerce, which has an annual budget of nearly $200,000. At the November 17 meeting, it will give $1,500…
God, Guns, Babies, Borders
Thank you to all the candidates who dedicated a generous portion of their time and resources to running positive and congenial campaigns. I commend them for their community spirit and for the…
Thank you Southern Music Rising
I am really looking forward to being at Blue acHollar’s performance this Saturday at the Opera House at 3:30 pm. They have always been an exciting Bluegrass group and now have recently…
HELP SPREAD THE WORD!
Dear Community Family, Friends and Supporters: PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! We need your help NOW to prepare for the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Festivities eagerly anticipated on…
Read your ballot carefully
I had to drop by the Supervisor of Elections office the other day and I noticed they had already put a sample ballot for the November election on their bulletin board. As…
Enemies Within
I wrote a letter recently that landed in the August 12th paper. I realized it may’ve been a little hostile (Thank you Mr. Leland!) In addition, not all Democrats are Marxists, most are…
Primary and Secondary Sources
I recently had the opportunity to review the “Priorities for Civics and Government in Florida’s K-12 Schools” just published by the state of Florida. I was pleased to see that the first…
TRIM
Mayor Julie Conley Is Right! The Jefferson County Journal, reported by Mr. Lazaro Aleman: Huge increase 16.89% on property tax, Why? And What about the tax payers, fix income people and the…
Candidate Forums -A Suggestion-
The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosts candidate political forums prior to voting dates for citizens to learn where the candidates stand. This is a great service to us citizens before we…
The facts about the football banner In response to Kevin Aman:
In our previous conversations regarding the requested banner I followed up each time with Jefferson Somerset Academy Charter school. They promised they would do something and on the 4th time, they mentioned…
Our education system deserves better
Hello neighbors, By now you’ve received your Official Primary Ballot from Supervisor of Elections Tyler McNeill. Please take it seriously and take it to heart, and do not vote just for political…
They aren’t TIGER ORANGE and BLUE
My son was a member of the 2011 Jefferson County Tigers Football State Championship team. This team was the 6th championship team in the history of Jefferson County football. There was a…
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