Thanks VDT for validating that I am different! Since the turn of the Century I have chose for whatever reason to say or write the year simply 01, 02,---09. Now with the new decade my speech will probably be twenty ten, twenty eleven.
The temporary recycling center north of Mineola is set up in such a way that people are stopping just inside the gate to throw out their garbage. This leaves no room for anyone to get off the highway and makes for a dangerous situation. Why not move that trash bin down further so several cars can get in? Meanwhile, the old site closer to Hahira is just sitting there. What was the hurry?
Health insurance deductibles are going up by $600 for county employees and yet the county still has the money to buy the old Griner car lot for over $1 million?
Kudos to VDT columnist Mike Hill for writing an excellent article on landscaping in this past Sunday’s “Homefront” that every homeowner should read. Many can learn from it.
The county is to be applauded for the purchase of the Griner property and continued development of a ‘blighted’ area and though I am not opposed to the City’s recent purchase, it still seems the citizens would be better served by a single vision and goal for our area.
I would like to praise all of the Valdosta people who thought about other people this holiday season. Some people are less fortunate than others. But if we all give a little it will add up to a lot. Get over what you don’t have thank god for what you do have.
To the residents of Northlake. Take pride in your restrictions and help enforce them. What a great area to live in here in Lowndes County, easy access to everything with County schools. People walk their dogs, ride bikes and go for walks at night feeling safe. Everyone needs to enjoy and help protect the treasure of Northlake. So mow those lots and follow the restrictions. Keep this area clean and safe for yourself and your children.
SGMC’s ER gets so much flack. But I was there, waiting for friend in the lobby, yes a lot of people had to wait, but those that were truly emergent, went back so fast. Chest pains, short of breath, possible stroke, those that needed immediate care got it.
Will Coach Gillespie also get fired if he doesn’t win a championship in four years?
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010
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Grading policy: A second chance?
In clarifying the Lowndes County Schools’ controversial grading policy, Superintendent Dr. Steve Smith spoke of second chances.
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Be up to any weather challenge
Georgia’s Severe Weather Awareness Week starts today and runs through Friday. The idea behind the week is to prepare Georgians for weather emergencies and how to keep these situations from becoming tragedies.
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Parents and schools
There is a lot of talk lately about school systems and grading policies, and how all of a child's problems come back to a lack of parenting. But is it really that simple? Can it be a case where the school systems are so focused on the problem few that the majority of students are ignored?
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Thumbs up, thumbs down
THUMBS UP: To Brooks County High School engineering and technology teacher Don Morgan and his students. They recently received national attention for their work with biodiesel fuel. They collect used cooking oil from area fast-food restaurants then process this oil into biodiesel. Morgan hopes to next interest the Brooks County school buses into running on the fuel created in his class. This classroom not only prepares students for the future but may prepare all of us for an alternative energy source.
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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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Grading policy: A second chance?
