Archive By Section - Letters to the Editor
Make prom night a lifetime memory, not a night in jail
Dear Editor, Our current high school generation has grown up with video cameras as a part of their lives. It began with Mom and Dad capturing videos of our family-firsts. Their first steps, first soccer practice and first little league game; memorable birthdays, vacations, and holidays - all captured on video. Today, many teens carry cell phones that can capture videos that can easily end up on YouTube. As this generation was growing up, video ...
Thanks for rapid response of public safety and others
Dear Editor, We would like to express our deep appreciation and sincere thanks for a job well done to the Rincon Fire Department, Springfield Fire Department, Effingham Sheriff's Department and the Georgia Forestry Unit for their rapid response and effective extinguishment of the woods fire which threatened our home Thursday afternoon. We would also like to thank Georgia Power for the rapid repairs made to the electric service to our residence We would also like ...
Ethics hearing to be held today
Dear Editor: A reminder to all citizens: Ethics Hearing. re: Dusty Zeigler, is set for 7 p.m. March 15 at the county complex (where the commissioners meet). There will be a meeting of the commission at 5 p.m. that afternoon. Citizens are urged to attend this ethics hearing as the meetings and the behavior of our leaders in these meetings are the public face of Effingham County. Ruth Lee
Her work is noticed, and appreciated
Dear Editor, I had an opportunity last Saturday night to go to a celebration banquet. My wife is a member of the organization G.L.O.W., which is an acronym for God Loves Orphans and Women. Not "Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling," as my good friend David Lamb of G.A.P. often quips. This was put on by Wendy Turner, who is the lady who got this ministry up and going. She has driven all who would and could ...
When a simple ‘thank you’ isn’t enough
Dear Editor, Since 1987, Smithey's Wrecker Service in Rincon has been in business. We have seen so many changes - widening of Georgia Highway 21 - so many changes in local leadership from city-county managers, police chiefs, county sheriffs and new business coming and going. The worst thing has been the closings of small business, put out by large chains. This is the one thing that just sets me the wrong way. But this is ...
Just say no to Sunday alcohol sales
Dear Editor, Here we are back to square one. The last time we voted in the county concerning liquor, we were told that the issue was settled and that was the end of it. But as we all knew, the liquor crowd will never be satisfied until we have River Street in Effingham County. I am sickened at my stomach when I hear them refer to the liquor establishments as family restaurants. If they were ...
Not pleased with treatment
Dear Editor: Being an outsider (not from Effingham County) I never really understood why no one ever had anything good to say about our community focused hospital in Effingham. After talking to the CFO, I now totally understand. Recently my husband had to have two outpatient treatments at Effingham Hospital and while the staff and all other people we were in contact with were extremely nice and tried to be helpful; when I was referred to ...
Honor law enforcement by honoring the law
Dear Editor, Monday night, Georgia State Patrol Trooper First Class Chad LeCroy was killed in the line of duty while making a traffic safety stop in Atlanta. Trooper LeCroy was a dedicated and highly skilled traffic enforcement officer who formerly served as a member of GSP's Nighthawks, one of 24 HEAT Units for Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic funded through the Governor's Office of Highway Safety. He leaves behind a wife, two sons and countless ...
A thanks for aid to grandmother
Dear Editor, My grandmother Irma Davis has been getting curbside service in Effingham County for a long time. To begin, Mr. Tommy Snooks Food Store in Springfield and his wonderful crew, Mrs. Charline, Mr. Ike and even Mr. Carl, the meat cutter, deliver my grandma food to her at the curb. She calls her order in, Mrs. Charline writes it down and when she pulls up, they put it in the car. Mr. Tommy, thank you all ...
Not raising taxes is not cutting them
Dear Editor, What "tax cuts" is Washington talking about? Out taxes are not going to be cut. Washington is debating whether or not our taxes will be raised. The Democrats want to let the Bush tax rates expire for everyone. If the Democrats get their way, your taxes (if indeed you even pay taxes) go up on Jan. 1, 2011. The Republicans want to keep the Bush tax rates as they are now. If the Republicans get ...
Support the Mayors’ Motorcade
Dear Editor: In the state of Georgia there are several thousand citizens living in Georgia's seven hospitals serving persons with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. Many of these patients have lived in these hospitals most of their lives and have little, if any, contact with or support from friends or family. Fifty-two years ago, in 1958, the Georgia Municipal Association and then Gov. Ernest Vandiver created the Mayors' Christmas Motorcade to help these hospital patients ...
Christmas Parade was a big success
Dear Editor, This past Saturday morning I witnessed another huge example of our community coming together for a common cause. The 2010 Lions Club Parade is history. It was, without a doubt, the largest parade in recent history. I have never seen the streets lined with so many wonderful people. Thanks to all of you who came out to see the parade. I will attempt to recognize all who helped to make this year's parade ...
Guyton ready for Christmas Parade
Dear Editor, The Christmas Season is almost upon us and we are planning our Christmas Parade and Festival on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. By special invitation by Mayor Michael Garvin and City Council we are extending to you an invitation to be part of the festivities. The City of Guyton would be honored and count it a great privilege to have you participate in this event. All participants in the parade should meet in the parking ...
Congratulations on the Courthouse restoration
Dear Editor, I was unable to attend the ceremony for the re-opening of the Courthouse last week due to illness in my family. I want to congratulate the commissioners, the committee, the construction company and all who had a part in this restoration. It was certainly a job well done. It is a wonderful thing for Effingham County and something to be proud of. It has a special meaning for me because my grandfather, William Jaudon, was ...
Expressing gratitude for memorial service
Dear Editor, Thanks very much to Effingham County for your support and attendance of the Annual Community American Cancer Society Memorial/Honor Service held on Nov. 14. It was a service of remembrance for four citizens from our area who passed away and a teacher who was honored with a plaque. Thanks to all who helped make the service successful. We appreciate the participation of Rev. Dr. Jerry Roe of Springfield United Methodist Church; Rev. Al ...
Articles by Section - Letters to the Editor
A waste of resources, talent and money
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Pig didn’t deserve such treatment
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Family offers thanks for support in time of loss
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Could singing ‘Yankee Doodle’ save your life?
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Family extends thanks during difficult time
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City extends thanks for parade
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A thanks to all those who made ACS memorial service great
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Anderson is the pro-life, Christian choice in the 12th
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Hospital provides big-city care with a feel of home
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YMCA helping to heal body and soul
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County must do something about mosquito control
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A thanks for support in re-election
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Long lived his life the way it should be lived
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