Thank you for your comments in Friday's editorial regarding Coach Tomberlin. What a shame it is that 99.99 percent of Wildcat fans support him and his program and a select few run the school board's decision.
VDT, thanks for having the intestinal fortitude to speak out for the coach and players at VHS and for chiding the school board. Isn't it possible that the superintendent and BOE being so insensitive and lacking insight on this issue could have also been wrong on the viewing of President Obama’s speech? Just saying that good judgment, timing, and intuition seem to be somewhat of a challenge for them.
To the person who painted their house red in Academy Acres, what were you thinking?
So good to see so many parents attending Valdosta School Board meetings — too bad it's for the wrong reason.
I have endured another Friday night football game from Lowndes High broadcasted on the radio. We need some new announcers that don’t scream and holler so loud that we don’t know if we are winning or losing.
As a so-called Valdosta Wildcats fan, I would like to rave about the person or people responsible for firing Rick Tomberlin. Because it’s about the kids — the kids want to win.
Many humble thanks to several who expressed their gratitude to my Air Force husband of 20 years as we dined in Tifton for lunch. As with many in the military, he is quite modest (thus his persistent refusal of your offers to pay), and does not see himself as a hero, but rather just doing his duty. Nonetheless, your kindness truly fills our hearts.
The Valdosta Daily Times don't have anything better to write about than Valdosta State Prison. Enough is enough. The inmates that are housed at the prison or any prison are not there because they were good citizens. They are there because they are rapists, murderers, and child molesters. I'm pretty sure that anyone that works at a prison knows it is a dangerous job, if they don't like it, then they should go work elsewhere.
Dr. Cason please explain the neighborhood school concept. I have to drive 30 minutes to get to Lowndes High School for my kids when I live five minutes from Valdosta High. Consolidation would create neighborhood schools! Get out of the stone ages Valdosta and consolidate!
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Tuesday, Nov. 17, 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?
