Go figure. The whole Five Points thing comes down to the traffic guru getting to push towards another roundabout.
Condemnation wasn't needed for Five Points but is needed in a nearby “blighted” residential area that’s a growing criminal magnet. Mayor Fretti, please flatten the growing crime haven behind China Garden and the nursing home and rebuild a model community. It will help reduce crime, provide jobs, provide more property tax. Create a nice, safe neighborhood where folks can save gas and get exercise by walking or biking safely to the hospital, nearby shops, and downtown.
I agree with VDT that the future for Five Points should generate steady revenue. If we don't convert it to an old style village shopping center with cobblestone walkways, benches, and trees and inside/outside cafes, at least add another floor to the coliseum buildings and rent office space. Include a rooftop terrace and restaurant for office tenants, the public, and event attendees.
Dasher City Council, please remove the unserviceable flag. It is a disgrace.
There is a difference between patriotism and blind nationalism. I am grateful to live in America, and not Darfur, or Saudi Arabia. Yet, I recognize that my country has much to be ashamed of in the past and will continue to make mistakes. I'm patriotic, but also a realist.
I dare say libraries benefit students and lower income people. Why would we move it to the northside of town away from these people? Is it to benefit the hospital?
So now that the city has agreed to purchase the Five Points center and build an auditorium, I am curious what will happen to the other auditorium just miles from there. Will it now become the neglected eyesore of the community? Are we really accomplishing anything by building something we already have?
Respect means to honor, to treat with kindness, or to esteem. It does not mean, “I get to do what I want and you have to accept it.” Respect should be earned with your deeds, not something that is given freely or easily. Saying “thank you” signifies being polite, not respect.
I want the VDT to print how each U.S. Senator and congressman in our area votes on this health care bill. The people deserve to know how their elected officials vote on this highly unpopular bill, a bill that will take more of our rights away.
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009
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Books: A part of summer adventures
Summer should be a time for swimming, playing, camping, trips, pursuing interests and fun for youngsters taking a break from the school year. It should be a time to recharge their batteries.
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Memorial Day: A solemn occasion
Memorial Day has taken on many meanings through the years. The unofficial start of summer, a day off from work, a day to honor family and friends who have passed away.
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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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Books: A part of summer adventures
