VALDOSTA —
THUMBS UP: To Valdosta State University Athletics for its 2012 Chili Fest scheduled for this afternoon, 3-5:30 p.m. at the PE Complex. Should be some good eating even if we’re not experiencing the traditional January winter weather. Plus, it’s an old-style no-bean chili event. Tasty, indeed.
THUMBS UP: To VSU Music for consistently presenting a series of free recitals, concerts and other events for the public. Each week, VSU Music features recitals from its students, faculty and visiting guests. They play a wide range of classical music, as well as jazz and other genres. These concerts are a treat and a boon to our community. And they don’t cost a thing … the perfect entertainment to enrich our lives.
THUMBS UP: To VSU Athletics’ 16th Annual Hall of Fame inductees. They are Eddie Fisher, Tommy Johnson, Owen Harris, Antonio Speed, Eva Petschnig, Christoph Schneider and John Hansen. They were inducted in a ceremony last weekend. Congratulations on the past accomplishments that made this most recent accomplishment possible.
THUMBS UP: To outgoing Lake Park Chamber of Commerce Chairman Dan Bremer for his satirical “Getting Even” tribute to people who have had a positive influence on Lake Park in the past year. He began this tribute with a quote: “The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you.” He included in this tribute three longtime City of Lake Park employees who were unceremoniously fired during a City Council meeting earlier this month. Former Lake Park Police Chief Bert Rutland, former Fire Chief David Brown and former City Clerk Ann Peterson received a well-deserved standing ovation from those attending the chamber dinner. We have to wonder if Lake Park City Council is getting even a remote clue as to what these folks meant to many in the community?
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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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THUMBS UP: To the 2011-12 arts season. Theatre Guild Valdosta’s rollicking comedy, “Caught in the Net,” officially brings to a close a magnificent schedule of shows ranging from theatre to opera to concerts to art exhibits and more from a variety of area venues. Theatre Guild will also open the 2012-13 season this summer with the musical “Into the Woods.” Until then, arts lovers can soon enjoy a new series of exhibits from the year-round Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts and three musicals starting in two weeks from Peach State Summer Theatre.
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Events that get things done
Finding something that repeatedly attracts the public is difficult enough, but finding an event that accomplishes that feat while also promoting your organization and helping others … well, in many places, that’s a rarity.
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Furloughs: They beat the alternative
As summer break nears, many area education boards have spent the final school days preparing faculty and staff for furloughs for the 2012-13 calendar.
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Getting a jump on hurricane season
Come June 1, the 2012 hurricane season begins and lasts through Nov. 30.
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A few thoughts for new graduates
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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Video helps veterans
During Thursday night’s Military Officers Association of America meeting, the local chapter shared a video presentation regarding the Community Blueprint program, which is also known as Valdosta Veterans First.
For those unfamiliar with Community Blueprint, Valdosta is one of three cities across the nation selected as a pilot city for the program. -
Happy Mother's Day!
Mother. Mama. Mommy. Ma. Mom. She fed us when we were too small to feed ourselves. She nurtured us, clothed us, cleaned us, protected us.
She helped us form our first words. - More What We Think Headlines
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Congratulations, VSU Softball!
