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Mecca: Veteran serves in war and peace
The American Legion state adjutant has said that Post 77 in Conyers is the model for all American Legions in Georgia. One member has been instrumental in helping Post 77 earn that claim to fame.
Kimble: 4-H seeking tax-deductible donations
It might be a gloomy Saturday morning riding across Atlanta, but for the nearly 50 fourth, fifth and sixth graders who arrived, loaded a bus before 7:30 a.m. in Covington, the excitement level is high.
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Burgess: Social Circle’s beauty
In every community there's a choir of folks who loudly sing their songs of complaint about anything and everything going on in town. These are usually the people who contribute very little to help make things better. Fortunately, in Social Circle we have many other groups whose members give generously of their time and talents to help make our city a great place to live, work and play. One group in particular inspires all of ...
The circus, camel conundrum
I'm usually a planner, and I actually get a little twitchy when I don't know what's happening when. If there's an event happening and I plan to attend, I make those plans early on and follow through. But Tuesday, I got all impromptu and crazy and decided Colin and I should go to the little circus being held at the armory.
Mecca: Elrod fights to end
Wake Island is a pint-sized coral atoll in the middle of nowhere, 2,300 miles west of Honolulu and 1,510 miles east of Guam. This tiny speck of sand and palm trees actually consists of three islands - Wake, Wiles and Peale - with a combined shoreline of 12 miles. The highest elevation is 20 feet. History would record Wake Island as the only battle in World War II where an amphibious assault failed when a ...
Countdown to 4-H summer camp
It may be cold today, but I'm already thinking about that big water slide at Rock Eagle 4-H Center.
Tech disconnect: be smart with smartphones
Those who know me know that I am constantly on my phone. If my phone is not already in my hand, it is always within reach. I am always texting, texting, texting or scheduling and rescheduling my students' lessons or tutoring sessions on my calendar. Then there are the endless lists and memos that I constantly make and update. Oh and there's the sermon notes that I make every Sunday on my iPhone because my ...
How to recover from a bad V-Day
I might not have a designated valentine this year, but I spent a whole lot of years married, and I have been the recipient of some amazing Valentine's Day gifts and events. I have also been on the other end of the spectrum with some pretty awful experiences. So how does one recover from messing up what is supposed to be the one required day of the year for romance?
Livestock show teaches responsibility
What child hasn't begged for a pet dog or cat? "I'll take care of it, I will, I will!" he or she pleads. "Pleeeeeeeeeeease? I'll feed it every day, really!" Imagine, instead, that your child wants a cow. Or perhaps a hog. Talk about not-so-cuddly. Every year, dozens of 4-H'ers and FFA members in the county purchase their heifers, steers, hogs, goats and lambs. Want a good chance to talk about responsibility with your child? ...
The integrity of writing: Plagiarism is stealing, period
There is something to be said about the written word and the weight it carries. In academia, there are strict rules against cheating - on homework assignments, quizzes and tests. However, for the countless English classes required for my degree, the syllabus for every class, in every semester, was guaranteed to have it note bolded about plagiarism - Don't do it! - as there are great consequences for essentially stealing someone else's words and writing ...
A local view from the Georgia House
During the second week of the legislative session, the House began moving a bit faster as the first few bills came out of the committee system. We voted on three measures on the House floor, the most important of which by far was SB 24, the "Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act," also known derisively as the "bed tax." This tax, which was first passed three years ago, will reach the end of its authorization in ...
How are you preparing our next leaders?
What are you and I doing to give our next generation a clear path to leadership? Or what are we doing to leave them unprepared? The 25th class of the Newton Youth Leadership Institute travelled to the University of Georgia to learn about leadership last week. "You are not tomorrow's leaders. You are leaders now, and you have a responsibility," said Bo Ryles, a professor in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and past ...
Mecca: Parkinson no longer MIA
At the end of World War II, the United States government was unable to retrieve and identify more than 79,000 Americans. Almost 70 years later, more than 73,000 are still missing.
Kimble: High school 4-H’ers complete project portfolios
Last week, I shared highlights from junior 4-H portfolios, so this week, it's time to talk about our senior 4-H'ers.
Build-A-Bear: Not as easy as you think
I don't really do resolutions, but I decided that when 2013 reared its ugly head, Colin and I would have a come-to-Jesus meeting about household chores. While he's far too short to vacuum and too young to clean bathrooms, he can still help out around the house. But how to trick him into helping me...
Kimble: 4-H’ers wrap up Christmas service projects
"There's nothing to eat. There's nothing to drink," said Darien DeBrule, according to his mother, Kenlyn Patterson.
Local paves the way for women vets
Rockdale resident Irene Burquest facilitated the role of women in the military serving as a recruiter and publicity guru during World War II with the Women's Army Auxiliary Corp - WAAC (later called WAC). When asked why she joined, Burquest said, "Well, it was the right thing to do." Then she grinned before admitting, "And I wanted to be where the boys are."
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