VALDOSTA —
Today is the day to Honor Thy Father, a day set aside for recognizing and appreciating all the things that fathers do for their children.
A lot is made nowadays of the lack of a father’s influence in a child’s life and how detrimental it can be to the child’s development, for both boys and girls. While it’s true that there are fathers, just as there are mothers, who don’t take responsibility for their children, it is also true that there are other men who can be as influential in a child’s life and serve as a father figure.
I’ve known any number of wonderful and incredible stepfathers who have raised children like they were their own, and have known many uncles, older brothers, and family friends who have stepped into the role of parent for children who need guidance. And there are any number of strong males that children meet throughout their lives, from coaches and teachers to pastors and physicians. All can have a positive effect on a child’s life and make a difference.
So today, whether or not you honor your own natural father or someone who provided a loving substitute influence in your life, thank those who have been a father or like a father to you. Take them to lunch, go to play golf or tennis, fix them dinner, take them fishing, or whatever else you think they might enjoy. The most important aspect of today is to make sure you let them know how much they mean to you and spend time with them. Time is the most precious of all gifts.
Business Roundup
I haven’t heard anything else about Family Dollar moving into the old Goody’s store, so I don’t know if that’s stalled somewhere along the way or not.
Cheddars is still looking to break ground in the next 30 days or so on their new location on Norman Drive by Wal-Mart.
The new Rhythm and Blues cafe downtown is open for lunch and dinner where the former Luna’s restaurant used to be.
Apparently the fate of the British pub on Baytree Road and whether or not they will stay open is undecided at this time. Hopefully they’ll decide to stick around, or if they don’t stay in the same place, maybe they’ll reopen somewhere else.
Speaking of British food, the Pasty Shop (not Pastry as some folks keep wanting to say) down in Lake Park that was featured in last month’s Scene magazine is doing well but has had to alter its hours some due to the owner’s health. I’ve had several readers ask me what’s going on with the restaurant, so I wanted to reassure them that yes, things are fine and they are still open for business.
Southern Lamp and Shade in Remerton is closing by the end of the month and selling off all the store’s inventory at a big discount apparently.
No more word on the rib shack, but as I told someone who asked this week, I’m finding a lot of companies issue “press releases” about expansions as a way to generate a potential franchisee willing to buy into the concept. Sneaky, huh.
I got to be a judge last week for the Creekside Idol contest at Creekside Tavern on Wednesday night. Not sure if they’ll let me come back or not, but the preliminaries continue this week with the grand finale on the 30th. It’s amazing how many excellent karaoke singers we have around here.
That’s about it for this week, but if there’s anything I missed, please let me know!
Kay Harris
Business This Week: Cherish your fathers
- Kay Harris
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Shopping to raise money for charities
Most people can find any one of a number of reasons to shop, but this week, you will have a legitimate excuse.
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Business This Week: Technology is a blessing and a curse
I am not the most adept person with technology. It changes too often, so I just keep adapting to the new ways of doing things without taking the time to understand them.
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Business This Week: Enjoy Fourth of July festivities next weekend
As one who grew up fascinated by daredevil Evil Knievel and his various feats, including the infamous Snake River Canyon rocket car jump, seeing his son Robbie follow in his footsteps is a once in a lifetime opportunity in Valdosta.
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Business This Week: Cherish your fathers
Today is the day to Honor Thy Father.
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Business This Week: Horse Creek is a wonderful find
While a number of people have discovered the delightful winery in our midst, some may not yet know about Horse Creek Winery.
Row upon row of grape vines greet customers to the winery, which is located off the Adel Highway just a few miles outside Nashville in Berrien County. Owned by longtime residents of the region, Ed Perry takes pride in the quality of the Muscadine grapes they produce, which are handpicked only when ripe.
You can read all about the winery, which recently won an astounding number of awards at an international wine competition, earning one gold and five bronze medals, in the latest copy of the Valdosta Scene magazine. -
Business This Week: A day for honoring fallen soldiers
Honoring those who have died in battle is a tradition that goes back centuries. In America, the tradition became entrenched following the Civil War and after WWI the honor extended to all war veterans.
There are several local events Monday to mark Memorial Day, and scores of volunteers will decorate the graves of veterans throughout the region to recognize their contributions to our peace. -
Business This Week: Blooms bring 600 visitors to town
The Daylily Society is hosting the American Hemerocallis Society’s national convention this week, which will bring at least 600 visitors to Valdosta.
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Business This Week: On the peach trail
I’m sorry if you missed it, but the annual Peach Festival was held in Morven yesterday. However, it’s still good even if you did because that means that the peaches are ripe and ready.
This time of year means fresh fruit and vegetables throughout our area, from peaches to peanuts to peppers and more. -
Business This Week: 100 Black Men Black Tie Dinner
This coming Saturday, May 15, the 100 Black Men of Valdosta Inc. are hosting their annual Black Tie Dinner.
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Business This Week: What does the world hold for graduates?
Students will graduate this weekend from Valdosta State University and the world awaits them.
Although they are graduating at a tough economic time, it’s hardly the first downturn and will almost certainly not be the last. The abiity to be flexible and understanding that professions come and go with the needs of the times are as essential today as they have been for decades. - More Kay Harris Headlines
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Shopping to raise money for charities
