Dear Editor,
Sometimes we need to be reminded how blessed we are to live in a small town with policemen who still serve and protect us.
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Letters - Topics from May, 2011
Thanks community for food drive
Dear Editor and citizens,
The Baxley Post Office would like to thank the community for giving to the Letter Carrier’s Food Drive. We collected a total of 1,559.40 pounds of canned goods, which was given to the local food bank. Thanks again for your support. [Full Story »]
The Baxley Post Office would like to thank the community for giving to the Letter Carrier’s Food Drive. We collected a total of 1,559.40 pounds of canned goods, which was given to the local food bank. Thanks again for your support. [Full Story »]
Republican budget plan hurts senior citizens
Dear Editor,
The Republican budget plan hurts our senior citizens at a time when they are least able to defend themselves - during their retirement. [Full Story »]
The Republican budget plan hurts our senior citizens at a time when they are least able to defend themselves - during their retirement. [Full Story »]
Please God, I’m only 17
(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 »]
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 »]
Warns others about sending money
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 »]
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?
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 »]
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
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 »]
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 »]
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