The Valdosta Daily Times
VALDOSTA —
THUMBS DOWN: To the candidates who have not removed their campaign signs from area roadways and yards. The only candidates who need signs at this point are those heading into the runoff and — maybe — those who are already guaranteed a place on the November ballot.
THUMBS UP: To Sam Straka’s performance at the U.S. Junior Amateur Championships in Ada, Mich. The rising Lowndes High School senior, who plays golf for the Vikings, qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur by shooting rounds of 70 and 76. He was one of 64 finalists from around the world who qualified for the match play portion of the event.
THUMBS UP: To The Flower Gallery for bringing bouquets and smiles to the residents of Holly Hill Nursing Home. This is the second consecutive year the flower shop has participated in Make Someone Smile Week, delivering Be Happy mugs filled with yellow roses and daisies to men and women living at area nursing homes.
THUMBS UP: To the teens from Skidaway Island United Methodist Church in Savannah who spent the past week in Valdosta lending a helping hand. The group received over a dozen requests for help from area residents needing wheelchair ramps. A total of 26 people worked to build eight handicap-accessible ramps.
THUMBS UP: To Kiley Hill for being named Coach of the Decade by the Gulf South Conference. The Valdosta State University Lady Blazers basketball team has had eight straight winning seasons, nine trips to the Gulf South Conference tournament, three East Division titles, five 20-win seasons and five trips to the Division II national tournament.
