Dear Editor,
In response to the proposed Landfill off of Highway 121 in Appling County - 4th District:
We are property owners near the site and we have been away from Appling County for forty years. We just built our new retirement home in September 2011. One day not long after, when showing our home to some friends, it was mentioned that a landfill or garbage dump was being put within 1? miles of our new home; we were really upset about this. It seems that property owners should have been notified of something like this in advance and it seems that no one, or at least property owners in the area, knew nothing about this until they saw it in the paper. Then a meeting was held and the commissioners voted without meeting with any property owners that I know of. I thought Government was for the people and by the people; it seems that I’m wrong!
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Letters
“Please let your voice be heard!”
Dear Editor,
When this first came to my attention, I thought that it was a Solid Waste Recycling Center to be located here in the 4th district area and who would really care because it would produce about 20 jobs. We began to research and try and discover exactly what they were talking about. It concerns all of Appling County, because right now Landfills or DUMPS are blocked in Appling County. Moreover, the recycling center is only 60 percent of what we are talking about with the other 40 percent being materials to be placed in a dump on the site. [Full Story »]
When this first came to my attention, I thought that it was a Solid Waste Recycling Center to be located here in the 4th district area and who would really care because it would produce about 20 jobs. We began to research and try and discover exactly what they were talking about. It concerns all of Appling County, because right now Landfills or DUMPS are blocked in Appling County. Moreover, the recycling center is only 60 percent of what we are talking about with the other 40 percent being materials to be placed in a dump on the site. [Full Story »]
Thankful for honesty
Dear Editor and citizens of Baxley and Appling County,
I just want to give thanks to a wonderful person there. On Dec. 29 after shopping at Wal-Mart I took my purchases to my car and apparently left my purse in the shopping cart in the parking lot. Later when I discovered it missing and called the store you can’t imagine my surprise and happiness when I was told someone had turned it in. To this person I want to say thank you and God Bless you. He or she didn’t leave their name. [Full Story »]
I just want to give thanks to a wonderful person there. On Dec. 29 after shopping at Wal-Mart I took my purchases to my car and apparently left my purse in the shopping cart in the parking lot. Later when I discovered it missing and called the store you can’t imagine my surprise and happiness when I was told someone had turned it in. To this person I want to say thank you and God Bless you. He or she didn’t leave their name. [Full Story »]
Where do we go from here?
Dear Editor,
It’s a new year, what will we do now? Will our attitudes, feelings, thoughts or concerns for one another change? We talk about what’s happening in America. We need to look in the mirror at ourselves. We need to change. God didn’t plan it this way. It is our entire fault; why we can’t move ahead and leave the past behind us, forget race, creed, color and gender. [Full Story »]
It’s a new year, what will we do now? Will our attitudes, feelings, thoughts or concerns for one another change? We talk about what’s happening in America. We need to look in the mirror at ourselves. We need to change. God didn’t plan it this way. It is our entire fault; why we can’t move ahead and leave the past behind us, forget race, creed, color and gender. [Full Story »]
The election process
Dear Editor,
Someone once said, “Bad government is better than no government”. The Bible says, paraphrasing, … “and everyman did that which was right in his own eyes”, so I BELIEVE THE FIRST QUOTE IS PROBABLY RIGHT. Running for a seat in congress in the state of South Carolina in 1990, applications were sent to me from three separate PACS, with a letter advising me to fill out the enclosed applications and send them in, if they liked what I said, I would be forwarded $5,000.00 for a total of $15,000.00! [Full Story »]
Someone once said, “Bad government is better than no government”. The Bible says, paraphrasing, … “and everyman did that which was right in his own eyes”, so I BELIEVE THE FIRST QUOTE IS PROBABLY RIGHT. Running for a seat in congress in the state of South Carolina in 1990, applications were sent to me from three separate PACS, with a letter advising me to fill out the enclosed applications and send them in, if they liked what I said, I would be forwarded $5,000.00 for a total of $15,000.00! [Full Story »]
“Com’ on man”
Dear Editor,
In the afternoon of December 14, I went to pick my son (Austin Wilson) up after school was released. The ride home was quiet and I could obviously tell he had a bad day, so I ask how his day went. He told me he was upset because “tomorrow is fun day and I have to stay in a classroom and do work all day while all my friends get to have fun”. I asked why he had to miss fun day and he explained to me he missed more than four days of school. These days were completely excused absents due to a death in the family and doctors appointments, however this did not seem to matter. [Full Story »]
In the afternoon of December 14, I went to pick my son (Austin Wilson) up after school was released. The ride home was quiet and I could obviously tell he had a bad day, so I ask how his day went. He told me he was upset because “tomorrow is fun day and I have to stay in a classroom and do work all day while all my friends get to have fun”. I asked why he had to miss fun day and he explained to me he missed more than four days of school. These days were completely excused absents due to a death in the family and doctors appointments, however this did not seem to matter. [Full Story »]
The twelve days of Winter Wonderland
Dear Editor and Community,
On the First day of Winter Wonderland, Bobby Matthews delivers the flatbed. [Full Story »]
On the First day of Winter Wonderland, Bobby Matthews delivers the flatbed. [Full Story »]
ACHS Pirate Football….What A Season!!!
Dear Editor and Community,
“It’s a great year to be a PIRATE!” It’s certain that many share this sentiment. Making it to the final four in division 2-AA in the state playoffs is a tremendous feat. It’s been 12 years since the Pirates have had this honor. This has taken much effort on the part of the players, coaches, parents, cheerleaders, band, teachers, staff, and administration of Appling County High School. However, it cannot go unnoticed that fan and community support has been overwhelming. The support that the Pirates have experienced from local businesses, dedicated fans, and the board of education is awe-inspiring. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all who have took the time to encourage and support the Pirates, Head Coach J.T. Pollock, and the coaching staff. [Full Story »]
“It’s a great year to be a PIRATE!” It’s certain that many share this sentiment. Making it to the final four in division 2-AA in the state playoffs is a tremendous feat. It’s been 12 years since the Pirates have had this honor. This has taken much effort on the part of the players, coaches, parents, cheerleaders, band, teachers, staff, and administration of Appling County High School. However, it cannot go unnoticed that fan and community support has been overwhelming. The support that the Pirates have experienced from local businesses, dedicated fans, and the board of education is awe-inspiring. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all who have took the time to encourage and support the Pirates, Head Coach J.T. Pollock, and the coaching staff. [Full Story »]
“Just what if?”
Dear Editor,
I am a disabled 53-year-old black female who lives in Lakeview Retirement Center (a personal care home) on Stephens Avenue in Baxley. I am a law-abiding citizen and a registered voter. I don’t drink, smoke, sell or use illegal drugs. I am a member of Satilla Missionary Baptist Church in Baxley. In order to feel as though I can give a little of myself back to society, I choose to do volunteer work at the Pavilion two or three days a week. I help out in the Activities Department. [Full Story »]
I am a disabled 53-year-old black female who lives in Lakeview Retirement Center (a personal care home) on Stephens Avenue in Baxley. I am a law-abiding citizen and a registered voter. I don’t drink, smoke, sell or use illegal drugs. I am a member of Satilla Missionary Baptist Church in Baxley. In order to feel as though I can give a little of myself back to society, I choose to do volunteer work at the Pavilion two or three days a week. I help out in the Activities Department. [Full Story »]
Goodwill asks for donations
Goodwill is asking the public to please donate clothing, household items, etc. Everything was lost at the Wilmington Island Store. These donations help employ more than 550 folks with disabilities.
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Women belong in construction
By Mittie D. Cannon, Ed.D
Construction is historically viewed as a male-dominated industry, with men having populated the skilled crafts for centuries. The underrepresentation of women in the construction crafts has been a debate and focus of attention for many years. The dream of gender equality is still distant; however, the new dynamic of the ‘traditional family’ allow for a more diverse workforce. [Full Story »]
Construction is historically viewed as a male-dominated industry, with men having populated the skilled crafts for centuries. The underrepresentation of women in the construction crafts has been a debate and focus of attention for many years. The dream of gender equality is still distant; however, the new dynamic of the ‘traditional family’ allow for a more diverse workforce. [Full Story »]
“Think about it, reach out”
Dear Editor,
Did you pray that others would be blessed? Did you visit or make a phone call to someone that is homebound? Did you feed or share your food with some hungry person? Did you consider someone who was less fortunate than you?
Did you lend a helping hand to someone in an act of love with a caring spirit? Did you give thanks to God for life, health, strength, and food on your table, shelter and clothing? [Full Story »]
Did you pray that others would be blessed? Did you visit or make a phone call to someone that is homebound? Did you feed or share your food with some hungry person? Did you consider someone who was less fortunate than you?
Did you lend a helping hand to someone in an act of love with a caring spirit? Did you give thanks to God for life, health, strength, and food on your table, shelter and clothing? [Full Story »]
Satilla REMC thanks law enforcement and members
Dear Jamie,
In the early morning hours of November 4, Satilla REMC members in the Zoar Road community experienced a lengthy power outage resulting from the vandalism of a major piece of electrical equipment providing power service to this area. At 4:30 a.m., the Satilla control center began to receive telephone calls in regards to the outage and immediately dispatched the repair crew on call to the area. After extensive inspection of the line in question, the Satilla crew members discovered that someone had opened fire with a high-powered rifle on one of the line regulators near the Zoar Road Methodist Church. As soon as possible other Satilla technicians and Appling County law enforcement were called to the site and the repair of the line and the investigation of the damage was undertaken. [Full Story »]
In the early morning hours of November 4, Satilla REMC members in the Zoar Road community experienced a lengthy power outage resulting from the vandalism of a major piece of electrical equipment providing power service to this area. At 4:30 a.m., the Satilla control center began to receive telephone calls in regards to the outage and immediately dispatched the repair crew on call to the area. After extensive inspection of the line in question, the Satilla crew members discovered that someone had opened fire with a high-powered rifle on one of the line regulators near the Zoar Road Methodist Church. As soon as possible other Satilla technicians and Appling County law enforcement were called to the site and the repair of the line and the investigation of the damage was undertaken. [Full Story »]
A different buck
By Hollis Crummey
As we reach the fall of the year and approach Thanksgiving, I am reminded of one popular fall social event enjoyed by the country folks of south Georgia. Cane grindings, as we called them, was the culmination of the sugarcane harvest. Not all farmers grew sugar cane. My folks never did in my lifetime. But various families over the county grew sugarcane and some purchased patches from neighbors who chose to sell a crop rather than cook it out into syrup. A cane harvest involved hard labor; the fodder must be stripped from the stalk, the stalks had to be cut down, and hauled up to the cane mill where they were ground into juice. Hence the term “cane grinding”. The juice then had to be transferred over to the boiler, which was under the boiler shelter. Then cooked at just the right temperature for just the right amount of time in order to turn it into the delicacy called “Cane Syrup”. The boiler was fired with wood, so keeping the juice at a desired temperature was an art in it’s self. Then the finished product was cooled down to a point that it could be bottled. Many times it was bottled in used bottles and used fruit jars that had been gathered up for this purpose. Of course they were cleaned and sterilized in a boiler of hot water. [Full Story »]
As we reach the fall of the year and approach Thanksgiving, I am reminded of one popular fall social event enjoyed by the country folks of south Georgia. Cane grindings, as we called them, was the culmination of the sugarcane harvest. Not all farmers grew sugar cane. My folks never did in my lifetime. But various families over the county grew sugarcane and some purchased patches from neighbors who chose to sell a crop rather than cook it out into syrup. A cane harvest involved hard labor; the fodder must be stripped from the stalk, the stalks had to be cut down, and hauled up to the cane mill where they were ground into juice. Hence the term “cane grinding”. The juice then had to be transferred over to the boiler, which was under the boiler shelter. Then cooked at just the right temperature for just the right amount of time in order to turn it into the delicacy called “Cane Syrup”. The boiler was fired with wood, so keeping the juice at a desired temperature was an art in it’s self. Then the finished product was cooled down to a point that it could be bottled. Many times it was bottled in used bottles and used fruit jars that had been gathered up for this purpose. Of course they were cleaned and sterilized in a boiler of hot water. [Full Story »]
Dealing with life’s interruptions
Dear Editor,
As we travel this highway called life many things happen that may be considered interruptions. We grow up, have families, acquire careers perhaps, lose loved ones and in some cases our health may become compromised. But to God Be the Glory! That is what I want to talk about, when your health becomes compromised. [Full Story »]
As we travel this highway called life many things happen that may be considered interruptions. We grow up, have families, acquire careers perhaps, lose loved ones and in some cases our health may become compromised. But to God Be the Glory! That is what I want to talk about, when your health becomes compromised. [Full Story »]
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