I’m expressing my appreciation for your running the reprint of an article, “DeSantis needs to send clear message,” on your Viewpoints page Sunday, July 5, 2020.
I am writing this letter to inform the residents of Highlands County that if you need an ambulance in an emergency you may receive a very hefty bill, even though you have very good insurance. In January of this year I needed an ambulance because I was shaking and trembling and weak that my w…
I would like to send kudos out to Sebring Florist.
My husband and I are both in the vulnerable group so we have self-quarantined since March. To say that it is getting a little difficult would be an understatement, but we realize how important this is.
The numbers just keep rising. Each day more cases of COVID-19 are reported here and around the country. Florida being one of the big three with the most seems to be foundering concerning what to do regarding opening or closing areas, businesses and restaurants, just to name a few.
Jerome Kaszubowski is a candidate for the constitutional office of Highlands County Clerk of Court. Jerome and I have worked together as deputy clerks since 1986 at the Clerk of Courts and in that time I have found him to be a conservative Christian gentleman who dearly loves his family and …
I'm curious to find out what percentage of residents in Highland County receive the Highlands News-Sun. About 1-1/2 weeks prior to the recycling program starting up again during the week of June 29, I received a flyer in the newspaper showing information about the new guidelines for recyclin…
After the eight-year nightmare that was George II, President Obama took office and from the beginning, the Republic [sic] Party wailed in unison, “How long are you going to blame George Bush for everything?”. Now I will ask the same question. How long are you going to blame President Obama f…
Reason to stop at stop signs: I don’t want to kill myself or someone else. Reason to wear a mask: same as above.
There is a second “pandemic” or “virus” that has infected Highlands County that is being ignored by its citizens and by the paper just as much as the COVID-19 was originally ignored. I would hate to see the source of my information disappear but since the first day the sheriff's department's…
Monday there was a fatal traffic accident a little north of Lake Placid on U.S. 27. The traffic was diverted down Lake Henry Drive to by-pass the carnage. Fine. It has happened before a few times. However, this time, rather than have the traffic flow in one direction at a time and alternate …
Recently, a friend sent me flowers for my birthday from Hobby Hill Florist in Sebring. While the flowers looked lovely upon arrival, they did not maintain their freshness over the next two days for some reason.
I would like to tell everyone what a good company Lincare is. They supply the oxygen I need to breathe. I’m 81 years old with COPD. I need oxygen 24/7. They are need good to me. Always pleasant on the phone and in person.
A big thank you is extended to a frequent letter writer who has amused some of the readership for many weeks with his series of rants concerning Donald Trump's personality. We get it Hal. You don't like Donald. Fair enough except for one big glitch. The presidential election is not supposed …
A well written, but wrong headed letter was recently posted from a reader in Lake Placid.
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Studying history is necessary to avoid repeating past mistakes.” So wrote George Santayana, a Spanish-born, American-educated author and philosopher. Wise words. Straight-to-the-point words. Clearly written so even a third grade…
“There’s a sucker born every minute.” A quote by the famous American showman has never been more true than in these times when lying and deceit have become the norm. That’s not bad enough as the cloned cultists of the White House Pied Piper will fall over themselves to defend blatant lies an…
I assume that the F.D.O.T. is in charge of setting the speed limits on roadways. That being said, I don’t understand how they decided on some of the speed limits on different roads in the area. On U.S. 27 heading south the speed limit is 55 MPH from the college to AdventHealth hospital. It t…
I don’t know about you but I’m so tired of being a good sport.
It will be election time shortly regardless of the COVID-19 pandemic. Local elections will be for commissioners and clerk of the court, but at the same time state offices will also be contested, one of those offices will be for the 59 district representative in the state government.
In the June 20, 2020 letters section of Highlands News-Sun a writer mistakenly said our country is a democracy. It is not. The U.S.A. is a constitutional republic. I don't think there is one true democracy on this planet.
With 136 days to go (the day I wrote this letter) to election time, Donald J. Trump is going down in flames and taking as many people he can with him. The Friday night firings of government officials has become a regular occurrence, the disastrous Tulsa Rally, the losses twice at the hands o…
A recent letter writer says Kaylee Tuck will protect our Second Amendment rights and American values and I should vote for her accordingly. What are these American values, and where does she stand on other important issues we face? What is her platform?
Thankfully, we have young people in our community who feel moved to act. I, for one, am glad they chose to publicly show their concerns in a mature and responsible manner.
Let's all make it a priority to vote in our August primary to choose the candidates who sincerely support the real Constitution of the United States of America, (not the conveniently watered down version often used by the left) and our Republic.
The coronavirus is not going to go away if we do not listen to the medical professionals. You had a previous article where a couple went to a diner and no one was wearing a mask. They are not going back until everyone complies. We are doing the same.
Just received an email from Rep. Steube where he said he wanted us all to remember and reflect on the past, while pledging to live out Lincoln’s conservative legacy. OK, let's reflect.
In response to "Opinions aren't facts" on Wednesday, June 17th Your View, following are just a few facts vs the writer's opinions.
I invite and encourage your readers to allow faith to replace fear. I invite and encourage your readers to allow hope to replace hurt. I invite and encourage your readers to allow love to replace loss.
I am 72 and have had three heart procedures in the last eight years, two open-heart with valve replacement, so am a member of the so-called “at risk” population.
Jack Levine's article regarding "Dad's Day" is spot on. I'm sure many of my male counterparts in our schools as teachers, coaches, mentors have felt we have been able to be that additional positive influence in a child's life.
I have some questions for the youth that protested June 4, 2020 at U.S. 27 and Sebring Parkway. Before the questions, I commend you as you are exercising your right to protest in a peaceful manner. I hope you have learned through your history classes the cost that has been paid for your righ…
As we have evolved into a society of political correctness, there now needs to be some house cleaning. An 80-year-old classic movie, "Gone With the Wind,' has fallen prey to delicate feelings as has Aunt Jemima, a staple since 1889.
The coronavirus pandemic is over in this country. So says President Donald Trump. Notice no more reports, no scientists and doctors reporting. On to the next item.
In August, Republican voters in State House District 55 have a choice to make.
Due to our inability to equally fund the proper education of our citizenry, Americans are the least informed people in the developed world but too dumb to know it. Consequently, they can easily be led astray and misled to believe themselves in possession of 'the forbidden knowledge of good a…
Well, well, well, just look what is happening now! "Gone With the Wind" has been buried and gone with the wind, pun intended, but we can still watch "Deep Throat." Elmer Fudd has been disarmed. It's a cartoon for God's sake! "Cops" and "Live PD" are canceled. Yes, far be it to ever let the p…
Three little words that usually come to mind is I Love You. In today's world, those three little words seem to be vanity, ignorance and stupidity.
"Black Lives Matter" doesn't mean that no other lives matter. It's a shorthand for "Black Lives Matter Just As Much As Other Lives And It's Time We Recognized That."
Sunday, June 14, the wife and I went over to a local diner and had our usual delicious and well made breakfast. This was the second time we visited the diner in two weeks. As required they had the proper social distancing, but not a single employee was wearing a mask. They are only providing…
As chaos reigns in America amid civil unrest and a relentless disease, opinions will stand tall and prevail against this onslaught. Many seem to confuse opinions with facts. It seemed a great idea to the so-called ‘party of small government’ that the nation throw caution to the wind and re-o…
There are many reasons we love living in Highlands County. This letter tells you one.
I heard the governor say that no children under the age of 18 had died from COVID-19; thus implying that we have nothing to worry about, right? But what he failed to extrapolate is that infected children take it home to their parents and grandparents who die from it. No big deal, right?
Why do people litter? I ask myself that question each time I pick up the trash that people throw out of their vehicles along our group Adopt-A- Road in Lake Placid. The small stretch of road is barely one mile long but it is a favorite dumping site for old tires, fast food beverage container…
After standing on the corner of Washington Boulevard and County Road 621 in February 2018, attempting to inform all my neighbors in Highlands Park Estates of the Highlands County board of commissioners trying to force a $300,000 clubhouse be built, and paid for out of our Highlands Park Esta…
I would like to answer the reply to the letter that rejected my assertion that God's hand was present in the battle of Mid Way during the World War II. The Japanese where noted for launching airplanes off their carriers at amazing speeds, and during the heat of the battle confusion broke out…
Don’t rewrite history based on personal philosophies
The current COVID-19 related deaths in the last three months stands at 108,000; this is slightly more than the total population of Highlands County.
Really agree with writer on June 2, 2020. Dorothy Harris’ column is one I look forward to each week. I clip and mail them to my daughter in Indianapolis. She recently asked if Ms. Harris is syndicated. Thanks to her for all her research and sharing of so many interesting facts.
