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THUMBS UP: To Chef Ernest Duncan Sr. for his decades of cooking delicious meals for Valdosta State University events. “I have a passion for people,” he explained. “I think that’s the art behind cooking is you have to love people; you have to have a passion for people and you have to be interested in what they’re interested in.” This passion and interest have served him well as he has served thousands of meals well for generations of VSU students, faculty, staff and administrations.
THUMBS UP: To the Five Points Committee for guiding the process between the city and the county for the new auditorium and library project. Citizen groups are able to discuss issues without politics intervening, and the Five Points committee members have been successful in keeping the project as the goal. Having a group committed to a vision and the future of the community is essential to a project of this magnitude, and the governments should consider future such collaborations.
THUMBS UP: To the winners of The Valdosta Daily Times and Smith Northview Hospital coloring contest for the opening night of Peach State Summer Theatre’s “Go, Dog. Go!” The winners and their guests participated in an ice cream social, won prizes including “Go, Dog. Go!” books donated by Peach State, and saw a funny show. The winners were James Hancock, Jinjer Hammond, Anna Cozart, Katie Thomerson, Donica Farwell, Elizabeth Gibbs, Russell Hunter, Ellie Martin, Rouse Vallotton, Bryce Boyette, Elizabeth Buescher, Anthony Masciarelli, Gabriel Williams, MacKenzie Rogers, Ritter Reagan, J.T. Davis, Ella Burnett, Destiny Lee, Madeline Martin, Anna Weaver, Chance Gully, Jayda Moore, Christy McCranie, Amanda Washabaugh, Ben Hardy.
THUMBS DOWN: To U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder for withholding documents from Congress concerning the Fast and Furious secret ATF campaign which has funneled thousands of guns to Mexican drug cartels. As the chief law officer and legal counsel of the government of the United States and the head of the Justice Department, Holder’s actions demonstrate a disdain of the law rather than a willingness to uphold it. Although a Congressional committee hearing next week will determine if Holder will be held in contempt of Congress, Holder should step down now to prevent any further erosion of the American public’s confidence.
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THUMBS UP: To all South Georgia graduates. Congratulations on your success in completing school and best wishes on your continued success in the future.
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New era at the Boys and Girls Club
Next week on June 1, it will be the official end of an era at the Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta when Robert Soper hands over responsibility for the organization to the new Chief Professional Officer Jim Wink.
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Thank you, EMS
We always pull over for them, but we rarely seem to thank them.
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Tornado: An aftermath of help
Seeing the massive path of destruction left in the wake of tornadoes in Oklahoma Monday was a sobering reminder of the power of spring storms.
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Thoughts on graduation
Graduation ceremonies reflect how life marches on. For the students receiving their diplomas and degrees, graduation is a culmination of the majority of their lives’ work.
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THUMBS UP: To Dr. John Gaston, retiring dean of Valdosta State University’s College of the Arts. For the past 10-plus years, Gaston has worked to build a more interconnected program with various artistic and communications departments working together. Given that you are likely to see one College of the Arts department collaborating with another during events is proof of Gaston’s success.
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On the go this weekend
Take a breath.
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Sharing the roads with motorcycles
With the recent pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, the number of motorcycles on area roads has increased.
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Thank your local law enforcement today
Today, May 15, was designated Peace Officers Memorial Day back in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy was in office.
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Visit musical roots this weekend
Beginning Saturday, May 18, Nashville, Ga., will be hosting a special Smithsonian exhibit, “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music.” The exhibit will continue through the end of June and Nashville has done a tremendous job in promoting and planning for the exhibit.
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