Opinions - Topics from February, 2011
Coming to a country near you?
According to a report the newspaper received this week from a reader, an extremist Muslim cleric is planning a March rally at the White House in hopes of sparking a revolution that would turn the United States into an Islamic state. According to the Daily Mail newspaper, Anjem Choudary told a reporter that “The event is a rally, a call for the Sharia, a call for the Muslims to rise up and establish the Islamic state in America.”
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“Urine or You’re Out”
Dear Editor,
Like most folks in this country, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck, in my case, I am required to pass a random urine test (with which I have no problem). [Full Story »]
Like most folks in this country, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck, in my case, I am required to pass a random urine test (with which I have no problem). [Full Story »]
A weekend guest
This weekend a former foster dog of ours came back to spend three days with us, and we were delighted to have him. Larry and I were delighted, and Bentley, our big Chocolate Lab, was part of the time. Bentley romped and played with him, obviously glad to see him, but the problems started when Roscoe found one of Bentley’s rawhide bones. Bentley whined and complained about the bone, following Roscoe around and whining. He’d come to me and whine, asking me in Bentley language to take his bone away from the interloper. He hadn’t even wanted it until Roscoe found it. And Roscoe walked around the house with it in his mouth, parading it in front of Bentley. He looked as if he were smoking a cigar.
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day
B. J. and I had not made specific Valentine’s Day plans. We were in the sack chit chatting about this and that when I abruptly said, “Hey, it’s Valentine’s Day; what are we going to do to celebrate?”
We kicked it around a little and B. J. said, “Let’s do breakfast at the Cracker Barrel, a walk on the beach and dinner at Coastal Kitchen.” [Full Story »]
We kicked it around a little and B. J. said, “Let’s do breakfast at the Cracker Barrel, a walk on the beach and dinner at Coastal Kitchen.” [Full Story »]
Harvey honored to be serving as new principal
Brenda R. Harvey is truly honored in serving as the newly elected Principal of Appling County Primary School. Mrs. Harvey has been serving as the Assistant Principal of Appling County Primary for six years this May. With over 24 years in education, Mrs. Harvey’s prior experience includes teaching kindergarten, first, second, fourth and fifth graders. She has been a life-long learner and likes to stay abreast of current trends and professional developments in education.
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News from Rep. Smith
In April of 2010, the General Assembly passed the original budget for Georgia’s Fiscal Year 2011. This budget totaled $17.8 billion and directs all state spending from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Each month of the current fiscal year has experienced slow and steady revenue growth; January marked the eighth straight month of economic growth in Georgia. Georgia’s economy has stabilized and is currently increasing; as a result, more than $163 million has been added to the FY 2011 state budget, bringing the total budget to over $18 billion.
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SPLOST is vital to community
In the coming weeks you will hear or receive information on continuing Appling’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). If approved by the voters of Appling County, the 2012 SPLOST is projected to bring in about $18 million for various projects over a period of six years.
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Valentine’s Day in retrospect
By Mary Ann Ellis
For the last week in my writing class, students have struggled with writing journals and poetry about Valentine’s Day. Some sit in class, their dreamy eyes full of stars as they pour out their hearts on journal pages. Others grimace and chew their erasers. Some people hate this holiday, dread it yearly, and celebrate its going. And then there are the hopeless romantics. [Full Story »]
For the last week in my writing class, students have struggled with writing journals and poetry about Valentine’s Day. Some sit in class, their dreamy eyes full of stars as they pour out their hearts on journal pages. Others grimace and chew their erasers. Some people hate this holiday, dread it yearly, and celebrate its going. And then there are the hopeless romantics. [Full Story »]
A belated Super Bowl Party
By James Boyd
Super Bowl Sunday was one of my “all day church” days. Therefore, B. J. and I did not have the opportunity to invite our friends over for a fun get-together while watching the game. Therefore, we conjured up a belated Super Bowl Party on Monday following the big game. [Full Story »]
Super Bowl Sunday was one of my “all day church” days. Therefore, B. J. and I did not have the opportunity to invite our friends over for a fun get-together while watching the game. Therefore, we conjured up a belated Super Bowl Party on Monday following the big game. [Full Story »]
The importance of keeping in touch
Dear Editor,
As we approach maturity, most of us are faced with various issues such as health, retirement, where to live and yes loneliness, as some of us find ourselves living single, be it by choice or sheer fate. Isolation is a frightening prospect and sadly a rather common occurrence. We deal with these realities on a very personal level, some reaching out, others remaining more private, some simply not wishing to impose on anyone. [Full Story »]
As we approach maturity, most of us are faced with various issues such as health, retirement, where to live and yes loneliness, as some of us find ourselves living single, be it by choice or sheer fate. Isolation is a frightening prospect and sadly a rather common occurrence. We deal with these realities on a very personal level, some reaching out, others remaining more private, some simply not wishing to impose on anyone. [Full Story »]
The real purpose of the redistricting process
By Charles E. Richardson, published in The (Macon) Telegraph on Sunday, Feb. 6
Our state politicians are finally getting around to doing something they really care about — themselves. [Full Story »]
Our state politicians are finally getting around to doing something they really care about — themselves. [Full Story »]
A problem for American families
Dear Editor,
The Chinese have not invaded the U.S.A. and forcefully relocated jobs and factories to China. They have done what states and counties across the U.S. have been doing for years; mainly offer cheaper cost to companies on taxes, utilities and cheaper labor. [Full Story »]
The Chinese have not invaded the U.S.A. and forcefully relocated jobs and factories to China. They have done what states and counties across the U.S. have been doing for years; mainly offer cheaper cost to companies on taxes, utilities and cheaper labor. [Full Story »]
Compliments hospital and staff
Dear Editor,
My compliments to the Appling Hospital. I was recently hospitalized overnight for observation and testing because of chest pains. While at the hospital, I was impressed with the level of care the employees provided at our local hospital. Thanks to Darrel Taylor’s daughter for an almost painless IV start. [Full Story »]
My compliments to the Appling Hospital. I was recently hospitalized overnight for observation and testing because of chest pains. While at the hospital, I was impressed with the level of care the employees provided at our local hospital. Thanks to Darrel Taylor’s daughter for an almost painless IV start. [Full Story »]
A nation in crisis
Turn on your television any time of the day or night and you might very well see Michelle Obama campaigning against childhood obesity. Showing a picture of a young man walking on legs three times too fat, the news programs spotlight the problem. More than one in every three adults in this county is obese and two of every three are overweight. We weigh on average about 18 percent more than we did back in the ’60s.
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A special place for something special
Charleston, SC is a fun city; it is a historic city. I can trace my family’s roots there from the present to colonial times. I had ancestors living there at the time of the great Charleston Earthquake in 1886. The historicity of Charleston makes it an enchanting place and the charming restaurants, especially on the waterfront, make for fundelicious cuisine. All of this combined with night-lights, fantasia and warm, exciting bodies make Charleston a romantic city, too.
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