Speak Out Santa Rosa May 10, 2008

Thursday, 8:21 p.m.

Milton needs to get on the ball with putting in sewer lines for the new Wal-Mart on Highway 87 so there are a bunch of new jobs, revenues, and sales taxes. And it won’t just be Wal-Mart, but a whole bunch of businesses that always come around it. They need to get on the ball with that so we can get the new Wal-Mart in here.

Wednesday, 8:12 p.m.

I suppose my favorite part of the paper has to be viewpoints and especially “our view.”
What makes you think the price of gas will drop when they talk about this October the cost of oil will be $200 a barrel, which is just around the corner.
I have enjoyed the articles very much about the school system and I enjoy it because you never know what you will be talking about.
And about “Who is spending” by W.O. Jones. He is a very smart man, but does he have any solutions for all the problems he talks about.

Wednesday, 8:04 p.m.

Hi, this is Kay. I would just like to commend who ever painted the centerline on West Spencerfield. It looks really great, but why didn’t you paint the white lines on the side. It is a very dark road at night and these lines are very much needed. Thank you.

Wednesday, 8:28 a.m.

Yes, this is Marleen. I would just like to address the woman who flipped me off at Dogwood and Park Avenue. The right hand turn lane coming off of Park Avenue is for right hand turns or to go straight. It is not a left hand turn lane. Some people need to be informed of that.

Tuesday, 9:02 a.m.

Many residents think text messaging and cell phone use should be against the law. We are asking the State of Florida to prohibit this dangerous occurrence. Thank you, this is Mel.
Editor’s note: We believe Mel is talking about this practice while driving a car despite the fact this was omitted during her message.

Tuesday, 7:59 a.m.

Good morning, this is Bill. In reference to the 40 something year old that was suppose to have kidnapped the 14 year old girl. The law has been up to the grandma’s house several times and now they find them under her house. Why wasn’t she arrested and charged. She knew where they were. She was harboring them and helping them out.
People like that should be punished to set an example for the future. I think the grandmother should be charged as a principal or accessory in all the crimes just like the 40 year old is charged with. Thank you very much.

Tuesday, 7:37 a.m.

My subject is recycling. Each time I put my recycling in the large recycle bins in Milton I have noticed some sick, sick individuals are putting raw garbage there. Doesn’t the county get it? Large trucks and recycling bins are needed. This is our environment. Thanks, Melba.

On-line comment, May 6

I thought they had a three tier bus system now. My elementary kids a K5 and second grader get on the bus at a quarter after six. That means they go to bed at a half past seven and get up a little after five thiry. I think that is too early for a six year old.

On-line comment, May 5

I have an 8 year old that will be in the fourth grade this fall. He will have to get up at 6:15 am to get ready and catch the bus for school. I, meaning dad don't get off of work until 5:00 p.m. It takes about an hour to drive and pick him up from daycare and then drive home. After eating dinner and doing homework he'll have to go to bed. I know I am not the only parent that has these concerns. Kids in high school are old enough and should be responsible enough to take care of themselves for a few hours before their parents come home. High school should begin earlier in the morning like it used to be.