BACKROADS AND BOBTAILS
It's Time Now To Enjoy The Ride
by Bob Kornegay
      As I get older, somehow my deep affection for flowing waters grows ever deeper. Water that moves of its own accord - be it creek, river, or babbling brook - does something to me, and for me, that still water cannot. Not, mind you, that a pristine pond or pretty lake doesn't have its appeal.
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Red Ribbon Week celebrated by New Vision
      Miller County New Vision celebrated Red Ribbon Week recently. The children from the center hung red bows on the doors of several businesses around town.
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SGA falls to Brookwood
by Paul Bridges
      The Brookwood Warriors came to Damascus Friday with a perfect 9-0 record and holding the #1 spot in the state coaches' poll. Brookwood proved they well deserved the accolades as they used their superior speed to break big play after big play on their way to defeating SGA, 63-42.
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Seminole Ramlins
by Jack Wingate
      I declare, Hollywood stars never cease to amaze me. When Mr. Chavez wuz in New York, NY to address the United Nations, Morgan Freeman took Chavez down into Harlem and introduced him to the money men there. Mr. Gere, another fine actor, visited Mr. Chavez in Venezuala and came back telling press ho...
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MCHS FFA Floriculture team competes
      The Miller County FFA Floriculture Teams recently competed in the Albany Fair FFA Floriculture Career Development Event. The event was held at Albany Fair Grounds in Albany, on October 30, 2007. Team members of team one were Matthew Tully, Dustin Mathis, Justin Ogletree, and Lejym Kelley.
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Free workshop to be offered at BC
      Bainbridge College (BC) freshmen in the Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) program will present a free smoking cessation workshop 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Main Campus Student Center. ADN student Lauren Hagins of Colquitt chairs the project.
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HOSA announces winner
      The Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is pleased to recognize Latonya Williams for selling the most doughnuts at the recent fundraiser event. Latonya received a HOSA t-shirt and a certificate.
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National HOSA week observed
      November 5-9 was National HOSA Week. For HOSA members this means work, work, work. There were several activities that were carefully planned on the agenda. Eighth grade recruiting was one of these activities. HOSA officers created a health careers brochure that explained about career opportunities...
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Two candidates to interview for BC position
      Dr. Jeff Gibbs of Abraham Baldwin College (ABAC) in Tifton will interview Nov. 15. Dr. Miriam Dittman of Georgia Perimeter College/Clarkston will interview Nov. 16. During their visits each candidate will make a presentation in response to the question, "What would you bring to this position?
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