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March 14, 2010
Worth pursuing
The advice from Judy Randall was simple — the key to attracting more visitors is to let them know you are here.
March 07, 2010
Time to shed some light
Elected officials across Jackson County have been having a hard time of it lately. Consumers of electricity — that is to say, just about everybody, or at least everybody who votes — have been up in arms about the latest increases in their bills. About the only things missing have been the torches and pitchforks.
February 28, 2010
A welcome addition
The weather may not have cooperated fully, but kudos to Mainstreet Marianna and the Artist Guild of Northwest Florida for a good first effort with their Jazzy Day in Town Saturday.
February 24, 2010
Pastor calls for action on light bills
This is an open letter to our elected Jackson County and state representatives and to Florida Public Utilities. You, our public utility company, continue to make it very difficult for those living at or below poverty level to live. As your receptionist said, “that is just the way it is.”
February 21, 2010
Eminent domain use is a concern
Never before have I been more concerned for the well-being of our country and community, due to the way some of our elected officials, both local and national, are utilizing their authority as representatives of the people. No wonder our country is in its present condition.
School board should rethink priorities
I attended the Jackson County School Board workshop Jan. 11, and I would first like to comment on the reception I incurred by half of the Jackson County School Board elected officials — it was very cold.
Don’t rush to judge
Marianna Gardens Apartments is in the news once again. Two men were shot and killed there during a robbery attempt late Thursday.
February 14, 2010
McDaniel family says ‘thank you’
The family of Joseph “Pete” McDaniel of Sneads would like to thank everyone who responded so kindly to our needs during the illness and death of our father and husband.
Have you hugged a school bus driver?
During the month of February, the National Love the Bus program is celebrated as a way to raise awareness and appreciation for our school bus drivers.
Something must be done about light bills
All I can do for those who got outrageous electric bills from Florida Public Utilities is to join them in saying that something must be done.
February 10, 2010
County office space issue revisited
On Dec. 9, the Jackson County Floridan published an article on the Jackson County Commission’s undertaking of either building a new administration building or buying and retro-fitting the old Walmart building, located in the Crossroads Shopping Center at State Road 71 and U.S. Highway 90.
February 07, 2010
Local is better
As January drew to a close, the Jackson County Commission accepted a $96,000 grant to beautify the corridor leading into east Marianna from Interstate 10.
January 31, 2010
A poor decision
It is a pity Jackson County didn’t get the German solar panel plant. It’s also a pity the Jackson County Development Council chose to call a press conference the way it did.
Plan to move Sneads students is a bad one
On Jan, 21, Lee Miller, Jackson County School Board superintendent, held a “town hall meeting” with the parents of children from Sneads Elementary School. Per Mr. Miller, the premise of the meeting was to open the floor up for “any questions or comments.”
January 24, 2010
Grice family grateful
The family of Ingram Grice would like to thank everyone who brought food, sent flowers and cards, made phone calls or visited the family during the loss of their loved one.
Church happy that vandalism has ceased
We would like to say thank you to Sheriff Lou Roberts and Lt. Jamie Burch.
Do unto others
We hope residents of Jackson County have responded to the many appeals being made to assist the people of Haiti. If you haven’t contributed something — food, clothes or money — we urge you to do so.
January 17, 2010
State took too long to act
First, I thank God for giving me the courage and strength to write this letter. Second, I thank the people of Jackson County and the surrounding area for their support during my daughter’s traumatic accident March 5, 2008.
January 10, 2010
Time to hire a new, qualified director
What is happening to the Jackson County Public Library? This important department of Jackson County has been without a qualified librarian since the retirement of Jo-Ann Rountree on Jan. 30 last year.
Support made Hope tourney a success
Hope School hosted our first basketball tournament on Dec. 10 at Grand Ridge School. Many people and much community support helped make this possible, and I would like to officially thank each one who contributed to our first and very successful tournament.
January 06, 2010
Author’s presentation shouldn’t be missed
This Thursday evening, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. in the Chipola College Continuing Education Conference Center in Marianna, we have an opportunity to hear about our nation’s water resources crisis.
December 27, 2009
Angel Tree project a success
Thank you for letting me use your paper to express my extreme appreciation to the people who helped Sneads Elementary School have a successful Angel Tree project this year.
December 20, 2009
Murder sentence was a disappointment
I write this letter in response to those who have spoken to me about my previous letter to the editor, written about Judge William Wright’s ruling with regard to the death penalty for Wesley John Williams. All responses, thus far, have been positive.
County needs to tell us the cost
This letter will address two separate topics that I read about in the Dec. 9 edition of the Jackson County Floridan. I have been monitoring both situations and am interested in their outcomes.
December 13, 2009
Nursing home patients have rights
On behalf of the more than 400 volunteer long-term care ombudsmen statewide who advocate for improved quality of life and care for residents, I am writing to share a concern about a growing trend in Florida’s nursing homes — the improper transferor discharge of nursing home residents.
It’s about time
This is a very thankful note of appreciation to the Jackson County Commission, who have unanimously decided to oversee their contractor, the Compass Lake Property Owners Association.
December 09, 2009
Justice calls for just one penalty
I write concerning the ruling by Judge William Wright to not give Wesley John Williams the death penalty for the four murders for which he was found guilty of committing in March 2005.
November 25, 2009
Things to remember
As Jackson County residents gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, we would like to offer a few observations.
November 22, 2009
JCFR ambulance crews are pros
I want to thank the members of the Jackson County Fire Rescue ambulance for their quick response and kind treatment of my father, father-in-law and mother-in-law.
Residents should keep county clean
One of the first things we learn as children is to clean up after ourselves. Unfortunately, it seems far too many residents in Marianna and Jackson County have forgotten this basic lesson.
