If Valdosta is such a metropolitan city, why is it that if I need to see a specialist, I have to drive several hours to either Jacksonville or Tallahassee?
It never ceases to amaze me, how many people consider themselves "Christians" then constantly point out the flaws, and sins of others — maybe instead of pointing the finger at what others should not be doing, you should consider looking at ways to improve yourself.
We would like to thank everyone who worked Labor and Delivery the week of May 27th. We lost our newborn son and everyone involved was so good to us. There were two very special nurses, Lindsey and Lara, whom were such a blessing to us. Your dedication and all that you did will never be forgotten.
I have called and e-mailed about the solid waste form not being attached online to send in with our payment of $100. It still is not on there. No one seems to do their job as they should in some offices. We did not receive a form in the mail either so when it is time for the deadline, don't expect me to pay a late fee!
We would like to express how great Jesse at Carson McLane Funeral Home was to us as we had to make arrangements for our newborn son. It has been a few weeks now, but it was a very difficult time in our lives and he was very helpful, patient and understanding. Thanks for all that you did for us.
A very big thank you to VSU President and Mrs. Schloss. My son, an incoming freshman, learned first-hand how student-focused both of them are. They made his first experience at VSU a great one! Thanks again for your help with orientation!
It is a June night in South Georgia. There is a quarter moon shining and a gentle breeze blowing. A faint smell of the smoke from the cooking fires of the restaurants and our neighbors is in the air. We may never come this way again. Must we complain?
I have an idea. Why don't we all stop working and stand by each business in Valdosta and panhandle ourselves. That way we all win. Stop feeling sorry for the panhandlers and maybe they will go away.
Excellent article on Mr. John Avery. Thank You Mr. Avery for your service to the country. If not for people like you, it wouldn't be possible to enjoy life as we know it.
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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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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Just the facts, please
The Times has taken some hits this weekend following the reporting of the Rev. Floyd Rose’ rally on Saturday concerning the car which drove into a home, killing an infant on New Year’s, and an incident at Pinevale Learning Center. Some police officers think the VDT is not being fair, and Rose accused the VDT of not printing the facts, but the facts are as follows:
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Don’t jettison landmark
