- — My daughter is a fourth grader at Sallas Mahone Elementary (city). I'lI put her knowledge and curriculum against any 4th and some 5th graders at any county school and the outcome would be favorable for her.
I always chuckle when someone complains in the Rant and Rave about other people complaining in the Rant and Rave.
A huge rave to Dewar Elementary School for hosting the Technology Fair done by the third grade. It was awesome. This project was done in conjunction with Hahira Elementary and Pine Grove elementary schools.
Has anyone ever tried to get their address changed at the driver license office in Valdosta? It took from 11:30 to 2:45 to do. Online was not available. Workers stood around and talked while the line was out the door.
This rave is for Ron Grabenstetter, also known as the infamous Mr. G at Valdosta Technical College. He is the unsung hero of the computer lab. He has the utmost patience for all of the computer-challenged students and always gives 100 percent of his time and heart. Thank you, Mr. G, for a job well done. We appreciate you!
Hopefully, the recent changes in several administrative positions in the Berrien County schools will be a positive change. As a parent of children attending BES, I have already seen that if careful consideration is not made when hiring the new assistant principal, BES is going to be in the same shape it was a few years ago.
Here is a thought. In lieu of continuously asking teachers to take it on the chin for the budget, let's cut the sports programs for a couple of years. Let's cut region games only within a 75-mile one-way radius of travel. Let's cut coaching staff to no more than four. Everyone needs to sacrifice instead of just the teachers.
Did you ever notice with the zoning issues, it's never the area where any political heads or attorneys who make the decisions or their family seems to live?
The particular attorney who is doing that for the city should run for mayor. After all he gets the city to do what he wants anyway. Why not let him be the face to go along with the actions and not a sidekick role in public.
Kudos to a Lowndes deputy who took time to help a woman whose power wheel chair had stopped working along St. Augustine Road and her companion who was using a walker. With no sidewalk there, they were in danger because they were in the street.
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Monday, March 8, 2010
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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, thumbs down
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
