My family in Baxley and in various states enjoys your coverage of the news in Baxley and in Appling County; and we appreciate your telling “both sides of the story.”
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Can’t you see God is speaking and we are not listening? We want everything our way. We haven’t heard a word He is saying through His works. Are you listening? Why can’t we see that we are not in control?
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Today, I read that our retired and current retired state employees are faced with an increase in the cost of their health benefit programs. In the same paper, the elimination in vital programs in our children’s education curriculum are required due to budget deficits. Teachers, law enforcement personnel and other public government employees are being furloughed or their positions eliminated because our reduced resources mandate these actions.
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As you know, I am not one to write to you as Editor so this is new territory for me. However, I feel the need to express my feelings of support for Congressman Jack Kingston who has been under attack lately because funding for the deepening of the Savannah River channel has not been “ear marked”.
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Our first year’s subscription to your fine newspaper is concluding. We eagerly anticipate its’ weekly arrival and are sending our check for a three-year subscription extension.
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This plant closing in Appling County is a good example of what is wrong with this one-horse county! The first thing this county should do is close the tax office for starters, then look at the management level as number two.
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Our congressman, Jack Kingston, has the power and ability to deliver massive economic stimulus to our district. Yet, for a bizarre calculation of political currents, he seems to be willing to let his district lose jobs, money, and position in world trade to appease the national Republican Party.
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Like most folks in this country, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck, in my case, I am required to pass a random urine test (with which I have no problem).
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As we approach maturity, most of us are faced with various issues such as health, retirement, where to live and yes loneliness, as some of us find ourselves living single, be it by choice or sheer fate. Isolation is a frightening prospect and sadly a rather common occurrence. We deal with these realities on a very personal level, some reaching out, others remaining more private, some simply not wishing to impose on anyone.
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The Chinese have not invaded the U.S.A. and forcefully relocated jobs and factories to China. They have done what states and counties across the U.S. have been doing for years; mainly offer cheaper cost to companies on taxes, utilities and cheaper labor.
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My compliments to the Appling Hospital. I was recently hospitalized overnight for observation and testing because of chest pains. While at the hospital, I was impressed with the level of care the employees provided at our local hospital. Thanks to Darrel Taylor’s daughter for an almost painless IV start.
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Dear Editor,
Every now and then, a young person is bitten with the bug that draws them to politics. I speak from experience, because many years ago, I was one of those young people.
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Congressman Jack Kingston and national Republicans campaigned last year on cutting federal spending and lowering the debt, which they said was the best way to improve the economy. The voters overwhelmingly agreed with Congressman Kingston and the national Republican platform to cut spending and lower taxes.
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We, at the SOURCE office, have been incredibly overwhelmed by the outpouring of generosity shown to our clients during the Christmas season. Appling County residents have hearts of gold! Your giving surpassed any of our expectations.
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Dear Editor and citizens,
Did you bless anyone this holiday season? Share a meal? Say a prayer? Give thanks for your neighbors, friends, just say hello or show any love? Christ is all about love because God is love. The word says in John 3:16 of the Bible that God gave His only Son that we might live.
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