The Lowndes County Web site says a form is attached to mail in for the $100 fee for solid waste. It is not. The least they can do is put it on there for people who cannot go in person and have not received the form via mail. It does no good to call or e-mail either.
Thumbs up to The Valdosta Daily Times for pointing out how pathetic it is to be so concerned with what is in someone else's grocery cart. As a doctor here in Valdosta, I see people all day long who are suffering the effects of wayward grocery store purchases. My advice to everyone is to keep your noses out of other people's carts and focus on your own obesity, alcohol intake and tobacco purchases. I would wager that none of those complaining are ready for the cover of Shape magazine.
Whoever stole my three rod and reels off my dock the other night, thank you for leaving the best one. For your info, the three you have are not in working order. Broken tips, lines need respooling, outdated and need cleaning. Next time bring a flashlight.
The City of Nashville needs to get with the real world. Putting your entire public works department on a four- day week and then telling us we have to pay an after-hours fee for service on Friday? Doubling our water bill and then doubling it again, while reducing city hall hours so that we have to take off work to come talk about it? I want a job with Nashville. They are better than bank hours.
As a nurse, I have had the opportunity to meet many military spouses dealing with the stresses of everyday life while their husbands/wives are deployed. And although I make a point to voice my appreciation to those serving, I would also like to give my support to those holding things down on the homefront. You're doing a great job.
"Another Republican and another sordid affair. The party of family values.” ... Bill, Monica, Democratic Party (remember that one?)
The notice that Lowndes County utilities sent out was a little confusing. Read it carefully. The rates are increasing, but they are not being doubled. For some reason the total they gave you was for the current month and an example of the new rate change for the following month combined. No, your rate is not going to double.
Rave to The Times for printing the scriptures in big print.
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Friday, July 3, 2009
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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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Fathers teaching daughters
It began as a small gathering for fathers and daughters. It has become one of Valdosta’s most popular social events of the year.
Several years ago, Jeff Stewart co-founded the event with his wife, Becky, as a way for him to give a special night to his two daughters. Other fathers of First Presbyterian Church liked the idea and the Father-Daughter Valentine Dance was born. - More What We Think Headlines
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Shame in Berrien County
