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…
Category: Letters to the Editor
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…
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…