VALDOSTA — Don't ban cell phones in schools, use them. Text them homework assignments, pop quiz questions, and test reminders. Use it as a tool so that it can't become the distraction that it is.
Good Luck to the Lowndes Mock Trial group as you head to Lawrenceville on Friday to compete for State. Way to go!
Great job to the South Georgia Athletic Club wrestlers who wrestled at the Big Kids State Championship this past weekend in Atlanta. Congratulations to Matthew Moody, State Champ! Brian Bell and Hunter Kelly for placing third! You boys worked very hard this season and it paid off!
The last time I heard, government assistance accounted for less than 5 percent of the GDP, compared to 50 percent for defense, these numbers were years ago, but overall I think we still spend very little on assistance programs to help people in need. It would probably cost more to root out those that don't need assistance rather than to just pay it. No system is perfect. Whether its government or private, there are always those that will try to beat the system.
A reply to the college prof. I have to agree with you, as the parent of a Lowndes grad 2000 college prep with grades good enough to receive Hope Grant. The first class he was required to take, at the college of his choice, was remedial reading. How do you get that far with poor reading skills?
With the "inter-governmental" department operating at a deficit, when is the mayor going to reduce staff to eliminate the deficit? Growth has decreased over the past year and looks like it will not resume anytime soon. Do we need the same size inspection and permitting staff as when building was booming?
It seems that lately, people rant more than they rave. Come on people, focus on the good things in life and stop complaining so much. Life would be a lot less stressful if you take my advice. Remember: don’t worry, be happy.
Kudos to the Valdosta Middle School coaches and school for a great banquet. They did a great job and made the students and parents feel great.
I would love to see a children's hospital built in Lowndes County. This would create more jobs and less travel for families during a stressful time. This would benefit Lowndes and surrounding counties!
To the ranger who wants to furlough welfare recipients, I agree 100 percent and I think you should run for president!
What We Think
Rant & Raves for March 12, 2010
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Books: A part of summer adventures
Summer should be a time for swimming, playing, camping, trips, pursuing interests and fun for youngsters taking a break from the school year. It should be a time to recharge their batteries.
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Memorial Day: A solemn occasion
Memorial Day has taken on many meanings through the years. The unofficial start of summer, a day off from work, a day to honor family and friends who have passed away.
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Elections: Creating a two-party region?
Twenty years ago, most area elections were decided during the primaries. Then, almost every candidate qualified as a Democrat. While there may be plenty of challengers on the ballot, many seats were decided in July or a few weeks later during the primary run-off.
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Thumbs up, thumbs down
THUMBS UP: To South Georgians making fine impressions on television singing competitions. Phillip Phillips of Leesburg won “American Idol” this week. Meanwhile, Lowndes High School graduate Stacia Watkins participated in the new ABC show “Duets.” Well done!
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Farewell to the vanishing ace
Donald S. “Bush” Bryan was not only a rare individual. He was part of a vanishing breed.
An Adel resident for the past 30 years, Bryan was a World War II flying ace. Not just an ace but a double ace. A pilot must down five enemy aircraft to become an ace; Bryan downed 13.3 enemy planes in Europe. The fractions represent planes downed with other pilots. -
A widespread mosquito alert
In announcing the discovery of a mosquito carrying the West Nile Virus strain, city and health officials did not include the specific location of the discovery.
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Of Guantanamo Bay and a Founding Father
Some readers may wonder how a Valdosta High School graduate could bring himself as an attorney to represent a Guantanamo Bay prisoner charged in connection to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
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Congratulations, VSU Softball!
This weekend, Valdosta State University Blazers Softball became the latest team to add to Valdosta’s TitleTown legacy.
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School’s out so watch out!
Summer is a time of rest, vacations and trips. It is a time when school is out, when people take time off from work, when people may stay out a little later. It is a time of swimming, trying new things, and seeking adventure.
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Qualifiers are next leaders
While the national media focuses attention on the presidential election, it should be remembered that we will also choose our local leaders this year.
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Books: A part of summer adventures
