VALDOSTA —
Times have changed. Teachers and students need cell phones. Back in the day when the ranter went to school, he didn't need a phone, nor did his teacher. There also were no discipline problems then. Visit a city school on any given day without your cell phone and I guarantee you would want to have yours for safety.
If there was a sign-up sheet for the folks at Lake Park, any child currently registered that was not on the sheet should be withdrawn from the program and the spot given to one who followed the rules. To condone these actions is condoning bullying and cheating. Is that the lesson we want to promote?
I was highly impressed with the new Chick-fil-A. They walked customers to their cars with an umbrella while it was raining. You don't find customer service like that anymore!
To the person who said, "school buses aren't speeding — they are diesel." You need to run for public office, or become a film producer in Hollywood. You have the ability to take an obvious truth, and for some hidden agenda, blur, confuse, deny or redirect that which is so obviously the truth.
Is it off limits to question comments from city or county officials regarding the great divide that seems to get wider every day? So, I guess working together is not on their agendas.
If Valdosta is so “Metro,” why is there no transit system? And where are the businesses just clamoring to locate here? I can't wait until the next election. Can you?
When Canada implemented its health care reforms, many physicians fled to the U.S. because they would lose their riches. Canada doesn't miss them. The same is true here. If you are in the medical field to get rich, we don't need you. Medicine, like teaching, is a calling.
On Friday, school bus No. 41 whipped out in front of me from Northside Drive onto Jaycee Shack Road and then proceeded to speed down the road. These were very poor driving choices. I hope someone will educate this driver on safer driving. There were no cars behind me and no reason for this bus driver to do that.
Awesome job, LHS Mock Trial Team and Coaches. What a wonderful accomplishment to win Region and strong finish at State, thanks to all the coaches for their hard work, You all have so much to be proud of and to win with academics. It makes me smile!
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Monday, March 22, 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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