Letters

Dear Editor,
On behalf of all the evacuees (including myself) who took shelter during Hurricane Irma during the weekend beginning September 8, at the First United Methodist Church, Pastor Steve Meguiar and the members of that church deserve a big shout-out for all they did for us. We had ample food, water, cereal, snacks, etc., for that time. Reverend Meguiar had a well-organized plan to keep track of evacuees along with people to be contacted in case of an emergency; he, along with some of the ladies of the church, handled food preparation and supplies; the ladies came in and prepared the food so that we had hot meals as well as sandwiches and snacks and cleaned up after each meal; Reverend Meguiar maintained contact with the Emergency Management Agency as to the status of the hurricane; there were nurseries for children along with games and items for the young children; one member of the church entertained us with his guitar while we sang; and the church members worked tirelessly to have cots and blankets for the evacuees.
Donations of food, water and other items were available for all. Some of the items were donated by individuals and......

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Dear Editor,
As a local resident I would like to give a quick rundown on putting out a public service announcement. Any person/person’s claiming to be from Microsoft/local service providers, or any other entity that claims to have detected a virus or malware on anyone’s personal computer is fraudulent/fake.
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Dear Editor,

Every morning when I take my boys to school, I feel like my life is in danger! It’s like driving on the Audubon in the school zones. Speed demons and traffic violations galore! We do not live in Germany! Please slow down and use your brains while driving! [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

To my fellow Appling County citizens, it is with a sad and heavy heart that I pen this letter today. As the eldest of seven siblings, I had to take the leadership role of our family after our parents passed away in 2005. Doing my very best to set an example for them, based mainly on life experiences and examples left by our parents. [Full Story »] 

On behalf of the Appling County Board of Commissioners and Baxley City Council, we would like to thank everyone who had a part in keeping the community safe during Hurricane Matthew. There were many meetings and calls prior to the storms arrival that kept us informed. The Appling County Road Department along with Baxley Public Works, Sheriff’s Department and our local utility companies removed over 400 trees/debris from our roadways since Friday. We were truly blessed to only have minor damage from Hurricane Matthew. [Full Story »] 

I would like to thank Mr. Rozier for clearing up the errors in my letter posted in The Baxley Banner, concerning the windening project of County Farm Road. The amount I cited $225,000.00 came straight from the commissioner’s minutes reported by The News-Banner. Maybe I’m wrong, but I do not remember the matching funds amount of $169,000.00 as part of the reporting. In any event, Mr. Rozier’s attempt to address my letter only reinforces the point I was trying to make. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

It’s a shame how family will do you but the Bible is fulfilling every day. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

I am looking for good quality photos of the building or a class picture from the old County Line School located off Stanfield Road in the far southeastern corner of Appling County near the Wayne County line. [Full Story »] 

We need to get up, wake up and look around us. Changes are coming everyday and we are too blind to see. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

In the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to once again to be associated with out wonderful Pavilion Nursing Facility. Ms. Melba Webb and her folks do a wonderful Job. My thanks especially to Ms. Emma Branch, RN and the folks on C Hall. Also, Ms. Brenda Banks in the dietary department does everything she can to make the residents feel right at home. She fixes them something special if they ask her to. Also, let me say a word about the upkeep of the facility, it looks as good as the day it was opened! The housekeeping staff is great! [Full Story »]