Instead of getting into another partisan argument on year-round schools, why don't we, for once, try a compromise? As a former teacher, I needed a break to prepare for the next year and to see family that lives all over everywhere, as do some others. Therefore, why couldn't we try a hiatus covering the last week of June and all of July or July and the first week of August?
This home makeover show is so funny to me. Where are all these volunteers and builders before the TV cameras and a show appear? Do these families not need help before cameras showed up? If a family needs help, help them. If they need a house built or repaired, do it. Don’t wait for a TV show and cameras come before you decide to help someone.
I am wondering how long will it be before we can watch all of Valdosta and Lowndes County football games on TV? I have lived in many communities a lot smaller than Valdosta and they televise all their football games.
Does anybody hate this World Series match-up any worse than I do?
A very special thanks to city of Adel water department. We had a water break at our house and they did an excellent job. I appreciate what they did.
Year-round schools do not attend any longer than schools that are open only nine months. Students would still attend 190 days. It would be spread out better and allow more concentration on material. The difference is that students would have adequate time to recharge during the year with extra breaks that they do not have now. Instead of a one-week spring break they would get a two-week break.
In case you haven't heard but year-round school does not mean more time in classroom. It just means more breaks all year. I for one love having the time with my kids in the summer. Gives us a few months to do spur of the moment things.
We have recently had a string of burglaries in our neighborhood. The police told us to call them if we saw any suspicious activity. I walked outside and saw six teens leaving my neighbor’s back yard (who was out of town) and called the police. They simply drove past the kids without stopping or saying a word and immediately left the neighborhood. Wow, I feel overwhelming protection now!
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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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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Thumbs up
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.
Not so for the Valdosta area. - More What We Think Headlines
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Elections: Creating a two-party region?
