Letters to the Editor Archive

The date was Nov. 21, 2017, and it was a standing room only board meeting of the Holley Navarre Water System. Tempers were raging – some were trying to remove Brian Kelly from the board and others were trying to save him from being ousted.

The One Warm Coat drive this year has been very successful. Three hundred and fifty coats were collected and distributed to the needy without charge through the Waterfront Rescue Mission. The volunteer team thank following businesses for their participation in the coat drive:  YMCA; Everman’s Market and Café; Four Square Fitness; Pensacola State College campuses at Pensacola, Warrenton and Midway; Studer Group;  Mission Anglican Church; Gulf Breeze Recreation Center; Holly by the Sea Recreation Center; Apple Market.

Why the brouhaha because President Trump said he is a nationalist? So am I – and many other Americans! The New Lexicon Webster’s Dictionary (Encyclopedic Edition) defines nationalist as “one who believes in or supports nationalism (little “n”)”. President Trump, a patriot, loves God and our nation! When will the dastardly zip their lips and stop blaming him for everything?

A U.S. citizen can be charged with both spying and treason. A noncitizen can be charged with spying but not with treason. So, a noncitizen is not subject to the full jurisdiction of our laws because they have not taken their oath to our nation and Constitution to receive citizenship. Immigrants who cross our border legally do not receive instant citizenship and are required to attend an immigration hearing. Their own failure to attend, and 98 percent fail to attend, is their own indication of not wanting to be subjected to the jurisdiction of our immigration laws. By remaining within our borders and committing other crimes including voting in any elections (local, state or federal) is another indication of not wanting to be subjected to the jurisdiction of our laws. Our Constitution’s Article. IV. Section. 4. states; “The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican (Republic) Form of Government and shall protect each of them against Invasion (militarily uniformed or not); and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence.” The very basis our republic is built on is free and fair elections by, and for our citizens in any local, state or federal election! With this and all that is happening I question some democrats’ oath to our Constitution and acts of treason regarding free and fair elections!  

“Pray for us, I will call you later.”

Fifteen years ago, my husband and I were lucky enough that the Air Force decided to send us to Hurlburt Field.  After looking around the area, we decided to make Navarre our home.  It was one of the best decisions we have ever made. 

My name is Robert Orth and I am a local resident of Navarre, FL. I have called Navarre home all my life and lived here 29 years. I have seen the area grow from one grocery store and very little to no shopping available to four grocery stores and some good local shopping opportunities as well as some good restaurant choices preventing me from having to drive to Pensacola or Fort Walton to go out to eat. I have greatly appreciated the growth in my hometown and taking advantage of the opportunities to keep my dollars local. I am very excited for the new development to the East of Publix. There has been some commotion about changing the zoning of a parcel located in the middle of the Navarre Maritime Park on Navarre Beach. The developer is seeking to build a beautiful hotel, RV pads, a kayak and paddle board rental station, as well as a pool and club house. The parcel is currently zoned for a boat marina. I would much rather see a beautifully designed hotel and RV site than an eyesore of a marina in such a beautiful location. This will keep more of the local economy in the area, provide more tourism income, as well as create more jobs. I fully support the zoning change and encourage you to show your support as well by voting to change the zoning. Thank you for your time and I appreciate what you do for our local community. Have a great day!

For years I’ve heralded one vote matters.

I am actually excited again about change. One thing John McCain’s death did for me was make me take a serious look at my own values and attitudes again. I believe with Dr. Jennifer Zimmerman (Congressional candidate FL01), Andrew Gillum (gubernatorial candidate), and Sean Shaw (FL Atty Gen candidate) that we are going to see a different approach to politics and campaigning and leadership in our state and our country. 

Highway 98 traffic is awful. If my wife and I order takeout from almost any restaurant, it takes anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour round trip from Holley by the Sea. And that’s with no accidents. Holley by the Sea residents must use Highway 98 or 399 to go anywhere. If some of the businesses had a rear access, similar to Publix, then more people could shop without having to get on Highway 98. If the neighborhood Walmart had a rear entrance that would help. Hopefully the new shopping center east of Publix will have more than just one entrance/exit. Lots of little changes could help reduce hwy98 traffic.