VALDOSTA —
Last week, when The Times staff noticed there were not enough Raves to fill our new all-Raves Wednesday column of Rant & Rave, we considered writing an Opinion piece about not receiving enough positive comments to fill the space.
One astute editorial board member noted that such an Opinion would sound like we were ranting ... which would defeat the purpose.
So, last Wednesday, we published the few Raves we had received and left the remainder of the Rant & Rave space blank on this page.
Apparently, more than a few of you noticed and took the hint.
The Times received numerous Raves this week. Readers will notice the column is full down the side of today’s Opinion page.
The all-Raves Wednesday idea came from the Christmas season. Not wanting to publish negative rants on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, The Times presented two days of positive Raves culled from left-over comments from the previous week.
These Rave columns received such a positive response that we decided to present all-Raves each Wednesday. But to make the plan a reality, we need to receive your positive remarks about the good people and the good things in our region.
So far, 2013 has been a difficult and tragic year for our region. We could all use some good news and some positive reflections. Please help us share what’s great about Valdosta, Lowndes County and the South Georgia community.
What We Think
A Rave for our raving readers
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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, thumbs down
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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Happy Mother’s Day!
A few years ago, a television commercial asked, Who first believed in you? Many folks may have instinctively answered by simply saying, Mom.
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Thumbs up
THUMBS UP: To mail workers, volunteers and food bank staff for gathering food for the annual Stamp Out Hunger postal food drive today. A plastic bag designated for canned goods and other non-perishable food items should have arrived in your mailbox earlier this week. If you haven’t already, take a few moments to fill the bag with food and hang from your mailbox. If you didn’t receive the special Stamp Out Hunger bag, any plastic bag filled with food will do. This food drive helps feed thousands of South Georgians annually. Valdosta-Lowndes County often donates more food than nearly all other cities and counties in Georgia.
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Celebrating nurses
She is considered the founder of modern nursing so it seems only natural that National Nurses Week would include Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
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Tornado: An aftermath of help
