2012-04-25

Deal sign bills to alter welfare rules

Crack down on metal theft

Gov. Nathan Deal today signed into law legislation that requires drug testing for welfare benefits and cracks down on the spreading problem of metal theft. Enacting a law to safeguard the public purse, Deal signed legislation that requires applicants to pass a drug test in order to qualify for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits. Florida passed similar legislation back […]

Creating a world with more birthdays

Having fun while fighting against cancer

The Colquitt United Methodist Church Relay for Life Team hosted “Game Night” Friday night, April 13, 2012. Betty Jo Toole welcomed everyone to the fun-filled evening and thanked everyone for “playing for a cure.” All kinds of board and card games were enjoyed by approximatly 35 people from Colquitt and the surrounding area. During the evening, dessert and drinks were […]

Bottled water can be dangerous



A friend of ours became very sick after drinking water left in a car overnight (not cancer) but she was ill for a couple of months. Bottled water in your car is very dangerous! On the Ellen show, Sheryl Crow said that this is what caused her breast cancer. It has been identified as the most common cause of the […]

SCHOOL MENUS

All menus are subject to change!

APRIL 25 – WEDNESDAY Breakfast – Cheese Grits, Toast, Jelly, Fruit Lunch – Nachos/Chili/Cheese, Saltines, Salsa/Sour Cream, Seasoned Corn, Deli Turkey/Cheese/Bun, Lettuce & Tomato, Potato Wedges, Fruit, Apple Crisp APRIL 26 – THURSDAY Breakfast – Pancake Pup, Syrup, Fruit Lunch – Oven Fried Chicken, Cornbread, Steamed Rice,, Seasoned Greens, Hamburger/Bun, Oven Fries, Lettuce/ Tomato/Pickle Slices, Fruit APRIL 27 – FRIDAY […]

Cajun hunting trip



Two Cajun hunters from Lafayette, La. hired a pilot to fly them to Canada to hunt moose. They bagged four. As they started loading the plane for the return trip home, the pilot tells them the plane can take only two moose. They objected strongly, stating, “Last year we shot four moose, and the pilot let us put them all […]

MCHS track team competes



On April 16th and 17th, the Miller County Track Team traveled to Pelham for a region track meet. There were twenty-five Miller County student athletes that competed in several track events and from that twenty-five; eleven athletes will be traveling to the Track Sectionals which will be held at Landmark Christian School in Atlanta on April 28, 2012. Lady Luck […]

BACKROADS AND BOBTAILS

And if you believe that one...

My mama taught me lying is wrong. I have to admit I agree, at least in theory. Honesty is usually indeed the best policy and most of the time we should all tell the truth. On the other hand, there are fishermen. Anglers, as it is well known, often find legitimate need to waive the old maxims of truthfulness. Forget […]

2012 Athletic Senior Day



On Tuesday, April 17th, fourteen athletic seniors were recognized for all their hard work and dedication to the Miller County Athletic Program. Four sports consisting of Baseball, Golf, Tennis and Track were honored before game time between the Miller County Pirates’ Baseball team and Calhoun County’s Baseball team. Daniel Allen is the son of Danny and Shelia Allen. He has […]

Tribute to a good friend



I said good bye to an ole friend today. When I looked at Katie Sue I did not see an old woman whose body was ravaged by cancer and age, but instead the young beautiful Katie Sue from back in the days of our youth. The one that I use to ride around with and laugh and talk and cut […]

MELBA LOUISE SMITH



Mrs. Melba Louise Smith, age 83, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at her home following a lengthy illness. Graveside services were held Friday, April 20 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia with the Rev. Cody Harman and Rev. Steve Kiser officiating. Relatives and friends served as pallbearers. She was […]