VSU administrators: Did you really have to mail my health insurance information to me? Couldn't you have sent it through campus mail? I'm glad to know the money you saved by furloughing me was put to good use.
I think that everyone in this community needs to go out and support the Lowndes area market hog show this week. These kids work very hard and need our support.
Just throw those keys away that car dealers give you for a chance to win a car. Nothing but a gimmick. Won a MP3 player but have to send $19.95 for shipping.
How pathetic is it that people have to resort to submitting raves about themselves to get attention. They word it as though someone else other than them submitted it. Not enough attention as a child is my guess.
Mr. Hankerson I feel bad about your son getting injured at that mad house. Something needs to be done for the safety of these officers. The administration doesn’t care about them. Please someone investigate these prisons before an officer gets killed.
I would hope recent stories about the violence at Valdosta State Prison would bring muchneeded attention about how understaffed our prisons are. I have a loved one working there and know that it is a horribly dangerous environment. Let's talk to our politicians about getting them some help!
The City of Valdosta should enforce ticketing lawn care businesses that blow grass clippings, leaves, and pine needles into the street, which end up clogging the sewer system. This could generate up to $500 per infraction.
A big rave out to the driver who courteously turned down his stereo while stopped at a red light. Now, if all the other "noise boys and girls" would have the same amount of politeness, then the city would not need a noise ordinance.
To the reader wishing for updated Lowndes County School System Web sites: You need to visit the Dewa Elementary school Web site. I know for a fact that each classroom Web site is updated weekly. You will find them very informative.
Instead of spending $1,200 on the family, why not spend the holidays serving food at the soup kitchen, volunteering at the food bank, etc., and spend half as much money? Just a suggestion.
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Wednesday, November 4, 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?
