VALDOSTA — To the person complaining about the school buses speeding, those buses are diesel. You make think they are speeding because you can hear them before you see them. As long as the bus drivers are transporting your children to and from school safely, this should be your main concern.
To Superintendent of Lowndes County: Your recent video clip of how you are downsizing the school system was insulting. You basically said you are getting rid of 120 people approximately (for the reason of your choice). Then you went on to say you "included due process" in our decision on who will be let go...so we can't sue Lowndes or fight back. I say, fight teachers fight! Just today we were introduced to a brand new high dollar data program that was purchased to compare CRCT scores (when we already have several similar ones) and yet we are losing teachers because we can't afford them!
City Manager Hanson is right on for railing against those who claim Valdosta High is an inferior school. It has a great academic history led by some great teachers, many of whom I know, routinely turning out some of the most successful scholars in the state. Their problems are due to a large number of unmotivated students whose main goal is to create problems.
We think it is a shame and disgrace how these workers comp doctors look out for the companies instead of the patients.
At a time when people are losing their homes and jobs, our mayor and city council seem to be concentrating on spending money on luxury items and not taking care of the necessities. I think it is time for all of them to be voted out of office. That is wrong!
Why is it taking so long for the highway patrol and Moody AFB to wind up their investigation on the airman who was killed on North Oak Street Extension?
Great job to the Valdosta Middle School wrestling coaches. They presented a great banquet at Ryan’s Steakhouse.
I would like to know if the Lowndes County School system is in such a desperate need that they have to charge the children $20 to try out for the dance line of the Bridgemen? When has that ever happened before? What about the children who have no money? This is really disgusting!
They want bullet resistant glass? How 'bout just borrowing SWAT gear for the meetings?
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Wednesday, March 17, 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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