VALDOSTA —
Directional arrows, no-left-turn signs, exit/enter signs, angled parking, and deadlines. It is all too typical to see folks ignoring the rules. Those must be for other people.
Had the pleasure of watching a guy dump his ashtray on Park Avenue. Why do people think the world is their trash can?
I agree with police escorts keeping the buses together but if it’s to keep the kids safe, then why isn't every bus escorted?
Regarding the gas tanks and directional arrows at the Sam's Club gas station, you simply either pull up to the left or to the right of the pump depending on which side your tank is. The directional arrows make it easy in, and easy out.
Other Sam's locations have the same rule: one way only. And there are pumps on either side of the aisle to accommodate vehicles with tanks on both sides.
When (if) public education ceases to be an oxymoron, maybe people will start sending their kids back to those so-called schools. The only lessons learned at public schools today are learned helplessness, sports is king, and "I am special." Of all of the tax money wasted in this country, the funding of public schools is among the biggest wastes.
A great number to those poor souls being shuffled from one organization to the other are already depleting resources at every agency possible. There are plenty of people who receive food stamps, Medicaid, rental assistance, daycare assistance, utility assistance, WIC and still manage to go to every clothes closet, food pantry, bill assistance, and every other resource available. There are people in genuine need who can't get these resources available because of those who take advantage.
Children who have learning or behavioral difficulties and those who are chronically ill benefit from being able to school at home (virtual/charter/or otherwise). I would think that public schools would realize that these specific students need more attention than they can give and by working alongside public virtual/charter schools, these students have a better chance at a complete education.
American families have the right in choosing their child’s education path, not the federal government, state government, or local government. Check the law books and you will see that this is 100 percent true. We do not live in a socialist or dictatorship country…yet.
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Rant and Raves for Friday, October 12, 2012
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Rant & Rave for Friday, May 24, 2013
How long is it going to take AT&T telephone and/or Mediacom cable to do something about the vines and bushes growing over the cable lines at Mt. Zion Church Road and Academy Acres. The lines are pulled down where a 6 foot person can touch them. We won’t have any cable service or phone service if something is not done about this pretty soon.
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Rants & Raves for Thursday, May 23, 2013
Alright Sister's Pizza, how am I supposed to cheat on my diet if you stay closed! The other pizza places are too far from downtown for my lunch hour and are a bit too greasy.
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Raves for Wednesday, May 22, 2013
I am thankful I chose to stick with Deep South Sanitation. Our trash is always picked up right on time and he never leaves anything behind. After all my neighbors' trash is "picked up," often items are strewn by the road and the cans are either left in the road or fallen in or beside the road. Get rid of the big company and move to Deep South, if you want true customer service!
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Rants & Raves for Friday, May 17, 2013
Over 150 applicants applied for the handful of teaching jobs in Lowndes County. Plus, almost every single paraprofessional is a certified teacher who has been waiting patiently, “doing their time.” And, Lake Park Elementary hires a teacher who has quit, not once, but twice before. The "good ole' boy" network at its finest.
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Rant & Raves for Thursday, May 16, 2013
Have we progressed to the point where we are arguing about gay marriage? I thought the South was still outraged about blacks being able to marry whites! Hmm...We will catch up to the rest of the world eventually.
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Rant & Rave for Tuesday, May 14, 2013
I found the cartoon referencing Tim Tebow's Christianity on Thursday's editorial page very offensive. I can agree that many people are out for what God can do for them, not how they can serve God, But I do not see any evidence of that attitude or life style in Tim Tebow's life. Time will tell.
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Rant & Rave for Friday, May 10, 2013
Good riddance to the doctor unable to take Medicaid patients?! Do you work for free? I bet you go to work and expect a paycheck. Why would the doctor be any different? Blame our fearless leaders, not the doctors. And you are WAY out of line questioning whether that person is Christian or not. Sounds like the person who thinks preachers should work for free.
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Rants & Raves for Thursday, May 9, 2013
Amazing: Even a judgmental person like yourself can’t even bother to get the facts straight before you criticize something. Jason Collins did an extremely brave thing by coming out in a world filled with people such as yourself. Words of Wisdom: Leave the judging to God.
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Raves for Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Raves to Mrs. Kay and Mrs. Sylvia at Cook Primary! They have the best behaved class and are the best teachers in that school!
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Rant & Rave for Tuesday, May 7, 2013
To all who use Coleman Road as a short cut between Old Highway 41 North and North Valdosta Road, please remember the speed limit is 35, not 65. Tailgating me isn’t going to make me go faster. Remember, it’s our neighborhoods, not your short cut!
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