THUMBS UP: To Sons of Solomon Lodge No. 151 and Electa Chapter No. 323, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, LACE, TEACH Inc. and Sam’s Bar-B-Q and Catering for feeding the needy and the hungry on Thanksgiving Day. Hundreds of men, women and children were treated to a hot, traditional holiday feast, as well as fellowship.
THUMBS UP: To Nikki Bradley for being the first black woman to be elected to the Quitman Board of Commissioners. The 911 dispatcher for Brooks County, wife and mother made history on Nov. 3 when registered voters supported her bid for the District 1, Post 1 seat.
THUMBS UP: To Marcus Haynes for being named the 2009 Firefighter of the Year for the Valdosta Fire Department. The 30-year-old joined the fire department in 2007. When asked what he likes the most about his job, he said, “Being able to help other people, serve the community and just feel like I’m doing my part.”
THUMBS DOWN: To all the rude Black Friday and other holiday shoppers. Tis the season for lending a helping hand to a friend or neighbor, as opposed to the season for reaching out and shoving him or her out of the way while you fill your cart with the discounted television set or the newest video game system. As Burton Hillis once said, “The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree (is) the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.”
THUMBS UP: To the folks with America’s Second Harvest of South Georgia Inc. for continuing the tradition by handing out Thanksgiving boxes filled with food to area senior citizens on Monday. With many senior citizens living on a fixed income and the cost of living ever-increasing, these boxes of food may be just what these individuals need to maintain a well-balanced diet and good health this holiday season. Also, a thumbs up to AMVETS Post 607 for delivering boxes full of food sure to make a Thanksgiving special to the less fortunate in the area.
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Take me out to the ball park
The Valdosta State baseball season begins today. The Blazers host Lindenwood at 2:30 p.m. Nothing beats quality baseball played in warm weather with a great venue like Billy Grant Field.
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What We Think: Signing Day
Wednesday was National Signing Day, the day when high school athletes across the country make official announcements about what school they’ve chosen to sign with.
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School policy fails expectations
Lowndes County Schools recently implemented new grading guidelines for students. These guidelines have left many parents upset ...
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Just the facts, please
The Times has taken some hits this weekend following the reporting of the Rev. Floyd Rose’ rally on Saturday concerning the car which drove into a home, killing an infant on New Year’s, and an incident at Pinevale Learning Center. Some police officers think the VDT is not being fair, and Rose accused the VDT of not printing the facts, but the facts are as follows:
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Fathers teaching daughters
It began as a small gathering for fathers and daughters. It has become one of Valdosta’s most popular social events of the year.
Several years ago, Jeff Stewart co-founded the event with his wife, Becky, as a way for him to give a special night to his two daughters. Other fathers of First Presbyterian Church liked the idea and the Father-Daughter Valentine Dance was born. -
Sports tourneys: They will come
More than 20 years after its release, “Field of Dreams’” mantra, “If you build it, they will come,” has possibly become one of the most overused lines from any movie. Yet, it seems all too fitting for what’s been happening lately within the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority.
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Thumbs Up
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.
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Theatre: A busy week ahead
Theatre: A busy week ahead
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Help for the greater need
This weekend, people will gather to help two Valdosta-area young people and their families. Ride for Haley is scheduled to raise money for Haley Waites, a Valdosta High senior battling a brain tumor.
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Social media changing the rules
Some businesses and agencies haven’t come to the realization that it’s a different world.
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