I am just as careful with my horses in this heat as I am with my child. Just as I go outside to play with my child, horses can also tolerate summer activities as long as it's not overdone. I even go as far as placing a fan water sprinkler in the field for them to enjoy when it's really hot outside and they play in it like kids.
To the ranter commenting on the Republican party and family values because a few members have had affairs I only have four words for you: John Kennedy, Bill Clinton. I could go on but am limited in space here. People in glass houses should think before they speak.
The only people I usually have a problem with during a movie are adults who act like children. They put their feet on the back of your seats, talk on their brightly lit cell phones, and talk the rest of the time. I think the curfew's great, but wouldn't expect it to be a quieter experience.
The Georgia Driver’s Manual states that when there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use the right lane except when passing or making a left turn. Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous because it impedes the regular flow of traffic. On certain highways, minimum speed limits are posted. If you are unable to drive at the minimum speed, you should seek an alternate route.
Scandals with politicians are just not in one party. How about Kennedy, Spitzer, Davis, Blago, Dodd, Murtha, Clinton, and the beat goes on. If you can't recognize the names they are all Democrats.
Judge Ellerbee's letter in Sunday's paper was right on target. Thanks for saying what needed to be said regarding the cinema/teenager issue.
The modern turn signal was first generally offered by major automobile manufacturers in 1939. It's also common knowledge it’s standard equipment on most all automobiles you might see on today’s roadways. If you're unaware where it is please look for the stalk coming off the left side of your steering wheel. Please don’t be alarmed if you hear a clicking noise associated with a flashing light on your dash if you move the lever, as this is normal and should be expected. If you’re unaware how to use your turn signal please go to the GSP office with your driver’s license in hand and they will gladly show you.
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Thursday, July 2, 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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