- — THUMBS UP: To Valdosta High School’s Jay Rome for being named the Region 1-AAAAA basketball player of the year for the second consecutive year. The junior led the Wildcats to the regular season region championship, averaging 11 rebounds and 24 points per game. Also, thumbs up to Kingston Clark from Lowndes High School for being named region coach of the year.
THUMBS UP: To Marlana Jones, six-year member of the Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta, for being named the 2010 Youth of the Year. She will travel to Atlanta March 25-27 and compete for the State Youth of the Year title. Youths are chosen for these honors based on their sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community.
THUMBS UP: To the students who participated in the 69th Annual Valdosta Area Beef Show and Sale earlier this week. Representing Echols, Brooks and Lowndes counties, the students showed steers and heifers they had been working with for months. A number of awards were presented. Proceeds from the sale will be used for future projects or special endeavors.
THUMBS UP: To all the volunteers participating in the Great American Cleanup today in Hahira. The group plans to beautify the city by removing trash and planting flowers. According to a press release from Keep Lowndes/Valdosta Beautiful, Valdosta and Lowndes County will host cleanup events on April 17.
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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: 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
