Up The Creek Without A Paddle
The good and bad of us
by Terry Toole
      As I write about all of the sorry stuff going on, don't ever think that we don't have some of the best, smartest and most loving folks in the world living right here in Colquitt, Miller County, Southwest Georgia, and they have fun doing good as they volunteer.
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Opinion and Comment
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READY, AIM... WAFFLE
by Alex McRae
      You know politics have gone Looney Tunes when Elmer Fudd is a serious contender for president. His birth certificate may say "Mitt Romney," but the former Massachusetts governor isn't making headlines for leading the Republican pack in fundraising. He's catching fire for following in the footsteps...
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Letter(s) to the Editor
Dear Editor,
      I am a fourth grader at MCES. Mr. Kent is nice and kind to everyone and helps us with problems anytime and anywhere. He always stands for what is right, and he protects all of us from any harm that comes our way. Since I have been at MCES, we have never been allowed to have extra things like dance...
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Opinion and Comment
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Crucifying Don Ismus and free speech
By John W. Whitehead
      "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." - François Voltaire Radio personality Don Imus is known for being a shock jock. In other words, he's crass, cantankerous, offensive, in-your-face and just about as politically incorrect as one can...
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Ebony Dots & Dashes
by Katie Smith
      On Wednesday of last week, my cousin, Rev. Arthur Riggins and his daughter, Helen, came to see me. The daughter lives in Tallahassee, FL. The father in Havana, FL. They came, and I had lunch ready, so we had a good old fashion time of remembering. It is so good to have kin that remembers you and ju...
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More about Crooked Oak
Dear Terry,
      I wanted to write and let you know that the Board of Commissioners appreciate the positive article on the front page of last week's paper regarding the golf course; however, the back page releasing the Recreation Authority write-up was portraying the city and county to be "the bad guys.
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AS YOU SEE IT
      Editor's note: If you can't get in what you want in less than 30 words, write a letter to the editor. This newspaper does not necessarily agree with the opinions in this column. We usually do agree with the praises.
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the SOVEREIGN STATE of AFFAIRS
David Boyd, Jr. and Sr.
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