VALDOSTA — A big rave to all those who worked this weekend at the Deer Festival in Lakeland to make it a successful event. Even though there were hundreds of people in the food lines, it went very smooth. They were very organized and went around to all the tables and asked if they enjoyed their meals and thanked them for coming. We really appreciated the great southern hospitality and all those who worked so hard to make this such a successful event.
I'd like To praise Talon Outdoors for all they do for the disabled. The Quail Hunt was an awesome experience thanks to all that helped make it a wonderful day .
Why is it school bus driver's don't obey the 25 mph school zone? It's a shame.
Lakeland: What is up with the recreation dept.? That park is run down, dangerous and just plain disgusting. Where O where has all the tax dollars gone?
Regarding the article about the DDS's online capabilities: While they're nice to have and might save you a trip to the DDS office, in my experience it's not worth the time. I've lived at my residence for a year. I tried to change my address online at DDS's website, but my address "couldn't be verified with the post office" -- OK, how do I get mail then?
I feel that what happened to the officer in Quitman, Ga. was just a eye opener for the public. People who risk their lives everyday to protect the public should get more praise and a better salary. The ones who aren’t in law enforcement are just too scared to do the job we do everyday.
Thumbs Down to the revised VDT Webpage. I want the old VDT webpage back. The layout is confusing, there is a lot of wasted space. The blue borders make the headings to click on hard to read in bright light.
As someone who teaches college, I believe none of our school systems should be bragging or pointing fingers. Students from all school systems all over our state and country arrive at college devoid of basic skills.
To the officer or officers that spotted the cars that were involved in robbery on Madison Hwy. you did a very good job. The runaway girl now will go home to her parents and they will not have to wait to see if she is deceased. Another child brought back home. Even if the Sheriff did not tell you or your fellow officers you did a good job, I am and so is the community.
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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Leaving NCLB behind
Georgia schools may be sighing in relief today, following the announcement that the U.S. Department of Education granted a waiver to the state, along with nine others, from the rigorous requirements of the No Child Left Behind act.
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Don’t jettison landmark
While we respect the request to relocate the F-86 aircraft from outside Mathis City Auditorium to the new Moody Air Force Base Airpark, we would hope the city and MAFB would reconsider moving it.
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Shame in Berrien County
Unfortunately for Sherrie Williams of the Berrien County school-based health clinic, she talked to The Times and praised the program that she oversees. This pride in her work led to the loss of her job.
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Grading policy: A second chance?
In clarifying the Lowndes County Schools’ controversial grading policy, Superintendent Dr. Steve Smith spoke of second chances.
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Be up to any weather challenge
Georgia’s Severe Weather Awareness Week starts today and runs through Friday. The idea behind the week is to prepare Georgians for weather emergencies and how to keep these situations from becoming tragedies.
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Parents and schools
There is a lot of talk lately about school systems and grading policies, and how all of a child's problems come back to a lack of parenting. But is it really that simple? Can it be a case where the school systems are so focused on the problem few that the majority of students are ignored?
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Thumbs up, thumbs down
THUMBS UP: To Brooks County High School engineering and technology teacher Don Morgan and his students. They recently received national attention for their work with biodiesel fuel. They collect used cooking oil from area fast-food restaurants then process this oil into biodiesel. Morgan hopes to next interest the Brooks County school buses into running on the fuel created in his class. This classroom not only prepares students for the future but may prepare all of us for an alternative energy source.
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Take me out to the ball park
The Valdosta State baseball season begins today. The Blazers host Lindenwood at 2:30 p.m. Nothing beats quality baseball played in warm weather with a great venue like Billy Grant Field.
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What We Think: Signing Day
Wednesday was National Signing Day, the day when high school athletes across the country make official announcements about what school they’ve chosen to sign with.
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School policy fails expectations
Lowndes County Schools recently implemented new grading guidelines for students. These guidelines have left many parents upset ...
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Leaving NCLB behind
