By U.S. Congressman Jack Kingston
In 1996, a Republican-controlled Congress worked with a Democratic President to reform a welfare system that was failing the American people. At the time, 65 percent of recipient families were dependent on welfare for eight years or more. Those who obtained benefits were enrolled in the program for an average of 13 years throughout their lifetime.
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Opinions - Topics from September, 2012
Legend in her mind
The other day I was getting the news at a local watering hole when a nice looking young lady came in. She got the items she needed and left. I said goodbye to my buddies and followed her out. As she was putting her small son into a car seat, I passed behind her and something caught my eye. It was another tattoo moment. She had one on her backside that became visible when she bent over the child’s car seat. In the center of her spine was a beautiful fleur-de-lis inside an arrow, which pointed down. Underneath, it said “Legend”.
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Living online
In a phone conversation last week, I asked my son Josh if he’d gotten his computer repaired.
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Josie C. Moody scholarship fund established
Dear Editor,
We would like to say thank you to everyone for all the beautiful flowers, cards, thoughts and prayers sent to us in the passing of our mother, Mrs. Josie C. Moody. She was a great mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and neighbor. [Full Story »]
We would like to say thank you to everyone for all the beautiful flowers, cards, thoughts and prayers sent to us in the passing of our mother, Mrs. Josie C. Moody. She was a great mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and neighbor. [Full Story »]
Psyching up for the Caribbean-again
Among the favorite places to spend vacations are the mountains and the beaches. B. J. and I love both the beaches and the mountains. We love the beach so much that we live near a beach and enjoy it to the utmost. There are other beaches that we love. Among our favorite beaches are Daytona, Pompano, Ft. Lauderdale, and Waikiki.
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Receives a letter from Mrs. Obama
Dear Editor,
A few weeks ago a letter was mailed to my home from Mrs. Michelle Obama. Contained in the envelope was a panoramic style photograph of President Obama, Mrs. Obama and their two daughters. The purpose of the letter was to ask for a donation for her husband’s reelection. The idea of her using pictures of her family to promote their agenda struck a nerve with me. [Full Story »]
A few weeks ago a letter was mailed to my home from Mrs. Michelle Obama. Contained in the envelope was a panoramic style photograph of President Obama, Mrs. Obama and their two daughters. The purpose of the letter was to ask for a donation for her husband’s reelection. The idea of her using pictures of her family to promote their agenda struck a nerve with me. [Full Story »]
Baxley is a “trashy” place
I know that headline seems abrasive, but as I look around our beautiful city I see streets and yards riddled with trash (such as the intersection shown above). Is this because of the owners of the property? No. It is because of the trashy people throwing their trash out the window of a car or truck. Hardly a day passes that we don’t find trash thrown in the yard here at The News-Banner from vehicles passing by. A lottery ticket, a baby wipe, drink cans or bottles, shopping bags and even an entire bag of trash have been found at our office. Do people have no self-respect or respect for others? What a “trashy” bunch.
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The passing of Common Sense
(Editor’s note: We have shared this in the past, but it seems appropriate to share once more.)
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: [Full Story »]
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: [Full Story »]
Perks of old age
When I was a child, we visited Granny Nichols every Sunday afternoon for an hour or two. The grown-ups would sit and talk while we children played, but first I had to stand in front of Granny as she ran her fingers over my face and felt the top of my head. Her fingers did for her what her eyes could not.
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Constitution still relevant as ever
By The Albany Herald Editorial Board, Monday, September 17
Monday marked the 225th anniversary of the world’s most enlightened political document — the Constitution of the United States. [Full Story »]
Monday marked the 225th anniversary of the world’s most enlightened political document — the Constitution of the United States. [Full Story »]
The Pirate’s House
I have a lifetime connection to the city of Savannah as I have family there, I lived there during WW 2 and started to school there in the first grade in 1942. B. J. also has family in Savannah. Across the years, Savannah has become a kind of second home to us.
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Requests help with stray animals
Dear Editor,
My name is Jodi Phillips, I reside in Reidsville, and I am employed as the office manager for Nunez Pine Straw in Baxley. I have been working here since the end of May. In the few short months that I have been here, I have noticed a lot of stray dogs being left for the animal shelter, which is located directly behind our office. In the past month, there have been four puppies left and they run around our office as well as the mobile homes searching for food.
I was able to take one of them to the shelter one day when I saw the Animal Control officer driving by. (I had called the day before about it and he never stopped by.) A week later, there were two more puppies here, fortunately, I, myself was able to find them homes! Today, there is another one. I have not seen the Animal Control officer go by our office since last week. I can hear the dogs in the back barking whenever employees go to the water treatment plant. [Full Story »]
My name is Jodi Phillips, I reside in Reidsville, and I am employed as the office manager for Nunez Pine Straw in Baxley. I have been working here since the end of May. In the few short months that I have been here, I have noticed a lot of stray dogs being left for the animal shelter, which is located directly behind our office. In the past month, there have been four puppies left and they run around our office as well as the mobile homes searching for food.
I was able to take one of them to the shelter one day when I saw the Animal Control officer driving by. (I had called the day before about it and he never stopped by.) A week later, there were two more puppies here, fortunately, I, myself was able to find them homes! Today, there is another one. I have not seen the Animal Control officer go by our office since last week. I can hear the dogs in the back barking whenever employees go to the water treatment plant. [Full Story »]
National debt reaches milestone
By U.S. Congressman Jack Kingston
Last Tuesday, the national debt reached an ominous milestone by exceeding $16 trillion for the first time in our nation’s history. That is $50,950 for every man, woman, and child in the United States.
It is hard to comprehend exactly the size of a trillion. It is a million millions or a thousand, thousand, thousand, thousands. [Full Story »]
Last Tuesday, the national debt reached an ominous milestone by exceeding $16 trillion for the first time in our nation’s history. That is $50,950 for every man, woman, and child in the United States.
It is hard to comprehend exactly the size of a trillion. It is a million millions or a thousand, thousand, thousand, thousands. [Full Story »]
Something’s Fishy
I called our new priest the other afternoon and asked, “How are you doing?” He answered with one word, “Starving”, so I told him it was fat Monday at the Vickers household and he was welcome to come over. He asked “What are we cooking?” to which I replied cracklin’ bread, collard greens, smoked hippo hocks and black eyed peas, rice, and fried fresh pork side. All that was needed from there was what time the feeding frenzy was to start.
I like to ‘feed the preacher’, and remember this being a southern tradition. [Full Story »]
I like to ‘feed the preacher’, and remember this being a southern tradition. [Full Story »]
Living in the real world
Way back in high school, I had a wonderful math teacher who taught me algebra and geometry. Her method of teaching made math easy and fun for me. She stood, clicking her chalk on the board, explaining problem after problem until the bulb popped on in my brain. She had infinite patience with those of us who paid attention and tried, but woe be unto any one who didn’t. She threw chalk and books, screamed at lazy students, and slapped her yardstick onto her desk. Some of her methods are frowned upon today and I don’t advocate using them, but they worked—for me anyway. Even then I had little tolerance for lethargic students and agreed with her on most things. However, she often told the class, “Don’t do as I do; do as I say do.” Even in my youth, I suspected that instruction.
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