Opinions - Topics from May, 2011

A memorable fishing trip

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Wednesday, May 11. 2011
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Mayport, Florida is in Duval County, in the Jacksonville metro area. The community name derives from the “River of May” the French name for the Saint Johns River. Mayport is primarily the homeport for a large U. S. Navy fleet. However, there are other interests there including deep-sea fishing boats. B. J.’s and my interest on this particular trip was a deep-sea fishing trip with our friends Donald and Jerri Lewis. [Full Story »] 

Open meetings: A timely lesson

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Wednesday, May 11. 2011
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(The following editorial was published in The Savannah Morning News on May 8.)

THANK YOU, Sam Olens.

Thank you for coming to Savannah last Thursday and giving a lesson on Georgia’s Open Meetings Law to Savannah City Council. [Full Story »] 

Please God, I’m only 17

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Wednesday, May 11. 2011
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(Editor’s note: the late John J. Berrio of Rochester, New York originally penned the following piece. Cynthia Atkins of Appling County submitted it for republication. The work is intended to serve as a warning to teenagers and the dangers of reckless driving.)

The day I died was an ordinary school day. How I wish I had taken the bus! But I was too cool for the bus. I remembered how I wheedled the car out of Mom. “Special favor,” I pleaded, “all the kids drive.” [Full Story »] 

Will oil prices lead us into a continued recession?

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Friday, May 6. 2011
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Many financial experts are touting that the country is finally on the rebound after years of recession. Are they right? They could be correct, as a few national indicators have shown an upward trend the past few months. Even the state of Georgia recently reported that monthly revenue was up. That’s all good news. [Full Story »] 

Warns others about sending money

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Wednesday, May 4. 2011
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Dear Editor,

Today I received a check for $2.50 from the National Cancer Research Center. The letter asked that I return the check to them along with my gift of $10.00 or more. The form that I was to return shows “2011 Baxley Area Annual Fund Drive.” [Full Story »] 

Why did Kingston vote to change Medicare?

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Wednesday, May 4. 2011
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Dear Jamie,

I was surprised to learn that our congressman, Jack Kingston, has voted to change Medicare. After paying into the system their entire lives, seniors deserve peace of mind, not a voucher that won’t pay the cost of their healthcare. [Full Story »] 

No greater love hath any man

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Wednesday, May 4. 2011
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Dear Editor,

In this negative world I would like to share something very positive. We always say “I would give my life for you if you needed me too. I have a special person in my family that has proved this to be true. My niece, Bobbie Jo Lynn was asked to give her sister, Melanie Lightsey a kidney. After praying over this request, our very special angel knew that this was God’s will because “everything” matched for the transplant. Even though she was scared she had faith that this was God’s will, and it was that faith that helped her through this procedure. [Full Story »] 

Remembering Capri

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Wednesday, May 4. 2011
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March 1997 was an exciting time for B. J. and me. We spent twelve exhilarating days visiting historic, romantic and adorable Italy from north to south and east to west. Our guide, Young, blond, vivacious Jeanette Berends sporting a graduate degree in English Literature looked as if she would be more at home in Hollywood than on a tour bus. Jeanette, a former college instructor who discovered that she could make more money as a tour guide than teaching, was flown from London to live with and guide us throughout Italy. Jeanette was well versed in the history, geography and other intricate details of Italy. She was loads of fun and kept us on our toes and in high spirits. [Full Story »] 

Digging in the dirt

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Wednesday, May 4. 2011
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As my Spring Break ends, my nails are ragged and unkempt, but my stress level is pleasantly low. I’ve spent the days of my vacation communing with Nature via my yard-digging in the dirt. At night I read far too late, knowing I could sleep in the next morning if I chose. Usually though I rose around 7 a.m. for coffee and the news. As the coffee perked, I fed the cats. One morning I discovered that we’re also feeding a blue jay with that same cat food. I’ve seen it several times this week. The bird stands on the railing as its beady eyes carefully survey the surroundings. If no cat is in view, it settles down to eat its fill of dry cat food. Tasty stuff, apparently! [Full Story »] 
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