Dear Editor,
Well, what can I say except that “I can’t believe it!” The very week that everyone was so excited about the State Championship Baseball victory, some low-life was in Omega Cemetery stealing a birdbath from the graveside of Donnie and Eulee Nelson. I realize that this letter won’t get the birdbath returned or even get noticed by the thieves because whoever stole it has to be too ignorant to read a newspaper and too lazy to be in a workplace where they might overhear other hardworking folk expressing their disgust at someone stooping so low as to steal from dead people. It is the bottom of the barrel! So let me use this as my way of warning others that no place is safe, not even the graveyard. Please join me in asking City Hall to once again resort to locking the gates at Omega Cemetery.
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Letters
Appreciation expressed to teacher
Dear Editor,
After fifty years of teaching, Mr. Herman Ray Long calls it quits. He was born in Pineville, Kentucky, in a family of four sisters and two brothers. He was born in his home. His teaching career began a long time ago when he graduated from Cumberland College in Williamsburg, KY, where he received a B.S. Degree in Education. After graduating from Cumberland College he began teaching in Ohio where he taught four years in two different school systems. It seems his teaching career was interrupted for a couple of years in 1970-71 while he managed a Burger Chef Restaurant. His restaurant work did not last long, because he wanted to go back to teaching. He had a friend in Richmond Hill and decided to apply in school systems in surrounding areas. He put in an application in Appling County and was hired to teach at Appling County Comprehensive High School. He taught Social Science and English for one year and taught Social Science for eighteen years. During this time, Mr. Long taught some courses at Brewton Parker College and also taught many classes in prisons in Georgia. He continued his education during the summer by attending Georgia Southern College where he received a Master’s Degree, a six-year degree, and certification in media library science. He retired from Appling County Comprehensive High School in 1990. [Full Story »]
After fifty years of teaching, Mr. Herman Ray Long calls it quits. He was born in Pineville, Kentucky, in a family of four sisters and two brothers. He was born in his home. His teaching career began a long time ago when he graduated from Cumberland College in Williamsburg, KY, where he received a B.S. Degree in Education. After graduating from Cumberland College he began teaching in Ohio where he taught four years in two different school systems. It seems his teaching career was interrupted for a couple of years in 1970-71 while he managed a Burger Chef Restaurant. His restaurant work did not last long, because he wanted to go back to teaching. He had a friend in Richmond Hill and decided to apply in school systems in surrounding areas. He put in an application in Appling County and was hired to teach at Appling County Comprehensive High School. He taught Social Science and English for one year and taught Social Science for eighteen years. During this time, Mr. Long taught some courses at Brewton Parker College and also taught many classes in prisons in Georgia. He continued his education during the summer by attending Georgia Southern College where he received a Master’s Degree, a six-year degree, and certification in media library science. He retired from Appling County Comprehensive High School in 1990. [Full Story »]
“It’s a shame when you get sick and can’t see your doctor”
Dear Editor and fellow citizens,
Attention fellow citizens of Appling County; my name is Sarah Leggett Tanaka, an insulin dependent diabetic. In April I had a toe to get infected and I went to see my doctor as usual. They said I would have to see another. I never get to see my doctor. The doctor continuously changed my antibiotics. I told him time after time I needed an x-ray and probably antibiotics through an I.V. He never did either; another toe became infected and moved into the foot and up my leg. I still never got to see my doctor. He never one time saw my foot in the month this went on. On Friday, 5-25-12, I went to the ER. The doctor there never examined my foot just said he was going to change my antibiotic and give me a pain shot. I said, “No, if you can’t help me I am out of here.” It’s a shame when you get sick and can’t even see your doctor and none of the others care. [Full Story »]
Attention fellow citizens of Appling County; my name is Sarah Leggett Tanaka, an insulin dependent diabetic. In April I had a toe to get infected and I went to see my doctor as usual. They said I would have to see another. I never get to see my doctor. The doctor continuously changed my antibiotics. I told him time after time I needed an x-ray and probably antibiotics through an I.V. He never did either; another toe became infected and moved into the foot and up my leg. I still never got to see my doctor. He never one time saw my foot in the month this went on. On Friday, 5-25-12, I went to the ER. The doctor there never examined my foot just said he was going to change my antibiotic and give me a pain shot. I said, “No, if you can’t help me I am out of here.” It’s a shame when you get sick and can’t even see your doctor and none of the others care. [Full Story »]
Thanks community for support of Letter Carriers Food Drive
Dear Editor and Citizens,
A big thank you to everyone who was kind enough to donate food to the Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive. Between our two offices, Baxley and Surrency, over 1,200 pounds of canned goods and non-perishable food was collected. All food donated was given to our local food bank. [Full Story »]
A big thank you to everyone who was kind enough to donate food to the Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive. Between our two offices, Baxley and Surrency, over 1,200 pounds of canned goods and non-perishable food was collected. All food donated was given to our local food bank. [Full Story »]
Relay for Life raises over fifty-three thousand dollars
Dear Editor,
The Appling County chapter of the 2012 Relay for Life would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s fight to eliminate cancer. We started with putting out pink ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness, then Appling Healthcare System continued to promote awareness by having a breast cancer awareness program and dinner at Appling Healthcare/Pavilion Dining room, which was open to all ladies. It was very informational. Knicole Lee and Dr. Cezar began a campaign by selling “Babe” t-shirts to raise money so those who ordinarily could not afford to get a mammogram, could do so; so far they have been and continue to be very successful. Thank you for your vision and we wish you continued success. [Full Story »]
The Appling County chapter of the 2012 Relay for Life would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s fight to eliminate cancer. We started with putting out pink ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness, then Appling Healthcare System continued to promote awareness by having a breast cancer awareness program and dinner at Appling Healthcare/Pavilion Dining room, which was open to all ladies. It was very informational. Knicole Lee and Dr. Cezar began a campaign by selling “Babe” t-shirts to raise money so those who ordinarily could not afford to get a mammogram, could do so; so far they have been and continue to be very successful. Thank you for your vision and we wish you continued success. [Full Story »]
Expresses gratitude for continued support
Dear Editor,
Concerted Services Inc. (“CSI”) is a Community Action Agency with administrative offices in Waycross and Reidsville, which has been serving an eighteen county area in Southeastern Georgia for over 45 years. Our mission is to transform families and communities by providing opportunities and services that promote economic and social independence. Our services include Head Start and Early Head Start programs, providing early education and social skills to over 1,000 children ranging in age from two weeks to five years old. We mentor and help promising high school students, enabling them to become first generation college students, often breaking a self-perpetuating cycle of poverty. We offer case management and practical, concrete plans for low-income families looking for ways to achieve self-sufficiency and independence. We provide home weatherization services and help with utility bills for families in need. We provide both home-delivered and senior citizen center meals for the elderly, assuring at least one nutritional meal a day, as well as the social interaction senior citizen centers can provide. The challenges are formidable, and the needs continue to grow, but the satisfaction of seeing lives transformed as a result of our efforts is a gratifying - and humbling - experience for our over 400 counselors, teachers, coordinators, technicians, aides, directors and staff. [Full Story »]
Concerted Services Inc. (“CSI”) is a Community Action Agency with administrative offices in Waycross and Reidsville, which has been serving an eighteen county area in Southeastern Georgia for over 45 years. Our mission is to transform families and communities by providing opportunities and services that promote economic and social independence. Our services include Head Start and Early Head Start programs, providing early education and social skills to over 1,000 children ranging in age from two weeks to five years old. We mentor and help promising high school students, enabling them to become first generation college students, often breaking a self-perpetuating cycle of poverty. We offer case management and practical, concrete plans for low-income families looking for ways to achieve self-sufficiency and independence. We provide home weatherization services and help with utility bills for families in need. We provide both home-delivered and senior citizen center meals for the elderly, assuring at least one nutritional meal a day, as well as the social interaction senior citizen centers can provide. The challenges are formidable, and the needs continue to grow, but the satisfaction of seeing lives transformed as a result of our efforts is a gratifying - and humbling - experience for our over 400 counselors, teachers, coordinators, technicians, aides, directors and staff. [Full Story »]
Georgia Conservatives in Action lobbies for ethics reform in state
Dear Editor,
Ethics reform in Georgia was a hot topic during the 2012 legislative session. It is an even hotter topic now that the legislature refused to address a primary concern of Georgia citizens – the influence of money on legislators. House Speaker David Ralston, who has personally benefitted from the largesse of lobbyists, has come out strongly against legislation to address this concern. Senator Don Balfour, powerful chairman of the Senate rules committee, would not allow ethics legislation to be heard last session. [Full Story »]
Ethics reform in Georgia was a hot topic during the 2012 legislative session. It is an even hotter topic now that the legislature refused to address a primary concern of Georgia citizens – the influence of money on legislators. House Speaker David Ralston, who has personally benefitted from the largesse of lobbyists, has come out strongly against legislation to address this concern. Senator Don Balfour, powerful chairman of the Senate rules committee, would not allow ethics legislation to be heard last session. [Full Story »]
Writer grateful and expresses appreciation
Dear Editor,
I would like to thank the many people that showed up to the benefit concert that was given in my honor on May 11, 2012 at St. Paul Church of God in Christ in Surrency. Let me go back first of all and honor my Pastor, Supt. James Frank Carter and wife, Elect Lady, Joyce Carter, along with their daughter, Jacqueline Carter that worked so tirelessly to get in different renowned singing artists to come and make the concert a great benefit from their hearts about the love of Jesus. [Full Story »]
I would like to thank the many people that showed up to the benefit concert that was given in my honor on May 11, 2012 at St. Paul Church of God in Christ in Surrency. Let me go back first of all and honor my Pastor, Supt. James Frank Carter and wife, Elect Lady, Joyce Carter, along with their daughter, Jacqueline Carter that worked so tirelessly to get in different renowned singing artists to come and make the concert a great benefit from their hearts about the love of Jesus. [Full Story »]
Working in the garden
Dear Editor,
Everyone should want a beautiful garden. If you don’t, don’t plant one. A garden takes time to grow and be made beautiful. [Full Story »]
Everyone should want a beautiful garden. If you don’t, don’t plant one. A garden takes time to grow and be made beautiful. [Full Story »]
Thank you for participating in the annual Walk for Jesus
Dear Editor and Community,
The Lord provided a beautiful day for the Walk for Jesus that was held on Saturday, May 5th. A big “thank you” to everyone who came out and supported the Walk and to the Pastors who prayed, First African Baptist Church for providing their trailer for people who could not walk to ride on, to Zion Church of God for providing bottled water along the way, to Baxley Church of God for the use of their fellowship hall for the service and the refreshments they provided, to Javan Anderson, Bonita Anderson and James Herrin for ministering in music, to Midway Baptist for the use of their bus and to Larry Tillman for driving the lead truck with the praise music. [Full Story »]
The Lord provided a beautiful day for the Walk for Jesus that was held on Saturday, May 5th. A big “thank you” to everyone who came out and supported the Walk and to the Pastors who prayed, First African Baptist Church for providing their trailer for people who could not walk to ride on, to Zion Church of God for providing bottled water along the way, to Baxley Church of God for the use of their fellowship hall for the service and the refreshments they provided, to Javan Anderson, Bonita Anderson and James Herrin for ministering in music, to Midway Baptist for the use of their bus and to Larry Tillman for driving the lead truck with the praise music. [Full Story »]
Thank you Fourth District Elementary teachers and staff
Dear Editor,
With smoked chicken, potato salad, green beans, and scrumptious desserts, Fourth District teachers and staff dined on picnic tablecloths accented with Gerber Daisies for Teacher Appreciation Week. Along with the delicious meal, the teachers and staff selected their daisies to take home and enjoy. Thank You Fourth District staff for all your hard work in educating our children. [Full Story »]
With smoked chicken, potato salad, green beans, and scrumptious desserts, Fourth District teachers and staff dined on picnic tablecloths accented with Gerber Daisies for Teacher Appreciation Week. Along with the delicious meal, the teachers and staff selected their daisies to take home and enjoy. Thank You Fourth District staff for all your hard work in educating our children. [Full Story »]
Concerned about the children
Dear Editor,
These children are not someone wandering out in a pasture hoping someone would haul them some food. Now these children I am referring to are the children attending the Fourth District School and they should have the same equal opportunity as others in the Appling County School System. They should not be singled out to have their meals prepared at one school at Appling County Middle School and hauled out to Fourth District School; 15 miles out one way to carry breakfast – 15 miles back to middle school, get lunch and carry lunch back to Fourth District another 15 miles and then back after lunch another 15 miles. In addition the school system will have to purchase a van and other equipment. Where are the savings? Does that seem like very good judgment? Truthfully it appears more like exerting authority a total of 60 miles per day to haul meals per day. Now this flip-flopping about the warming kitchen at Fourth District School; if it doesn’t work out we can always go back to preparing meals in the kitchen at Fourth District. [Full Story »]
These children are not someone wandering out in a pasture hoping someone would haul them some food. Now these children I am referring to are the children attending the Fourth District School and they should have the same equal opportunity as others in the Appling County School System. They should not be singled out to have their meals prepared at one school at Appling County Middle School and hauled out to Fourth District School; 15 miles out one way to carry breakfast – 15 miles back to middle school, get lunch and carry lunch back to Fourth District another 15 miles and then back after lunch another 15 miles. In addition the school system will have to purchase a van and other equipment. Where are the savings? Does that seem like very good judgment? Truthfully it appears more like exerting authority a total of 60 miles per day to haul meals per day. Now this flip-flopping about the warming kitchen at Fourth District School; if it doesn’t work out we can always go back to preparing meals in the kitchen at Fourth District. [Full Story »]
Congratulates newly appointed judge
Dear Editor,
On behalf of the State Bar of Georgia, I offer congratulations to state Rep. Roger B. Lane, of St. Simons Island, on his appointment by Gov. Nathan Deal as a Superior Court judge in the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, which includes Appling, Camden, Glynn, Jeff Davis and Wayne counties. [Full Story »]
On behalf of the State Bar of Georgia, I offer congratulations to state Rep. Roger B. Lane, of St. Simons Island, on his appointment by Gov. Nathan Deal as a Superior Court judge in the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, which includes Appling, Camden, Glynn, Jeff Davis and Wayne counties. [Full Story »]
Why we are Democrats
Dear Editor,
Here is a copy of the column by Georgia Democratic Chair Mike Berlon in the April 22, 2012 Statesboro Herald:
A letter printed in Sunday’s Statesboro Herald (“My thumbnail history of the American left from 1919-2012”) stated a number of inaccuracies about the Democratic Party- a party that I have been elected to represent as Chairman in the great state of Georgia. [Full Story »]
Here is a copy of the column by Georgia Democratic Chair Mike Berlon in the April 22, 2012 Statesboro Herald:
A letter printed in Sunday’s Statesboro Herald (“My thumbnail history of the American left from 1919-2012”) stated a number of inaccuracies about the Democratic Party- a party that I have been elected to represent as Chairman in the great state of Georgia. [Full Story »]
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