Barrett vote was on the mark
Published Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
Editor:
In the face of the worst act of anti-capitalist socialism since Social Security, our dear friend Gresham Barrett resisted the bleating of seniors, socialists, aliens and the "poor" and stood tall with 99.9 percent of the Republicans in the House of Representatives and voted against the so-called Affordable Health Care for America Act. Read More |
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Story did school a disservice
Published Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
Editor:
Reporters from The Journal have written frequently of the positive things happening in the Oconee County schools. This paper has covered many of the school’s progressive programs, examples of innovative teaching and stories of successful students Read More |
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Paper taken to task
Published Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
Editor:
As a daily reader of The Journal, your position relative to the County Council's performance is abundantly clear. I would like to suggest, however, that The Journal focus more on accurately reporting the news, and let County Council focus on their responsibility for managing the county's affairs. Read More |
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This Veterans Day, Say ‘Thank You!’
Published Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
Editor:
November 11. This is the one day each year when Americans are asked to pause and honor our veterans for their service to our great nation. Veterans Day gives everyone the chance to say "thank you" to the men and women who answered the call to duty and have fought to protect the freedoms and liberty we all enjoy today. Read More |
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More to be said about bears
Published Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
Editor:
In response to Jessica Sibley's Saturday article about bear hunting.
I always appreciate the quality of Ms. Sibley's writing and the oftentimes unique angle of her approach to a subject. Read More |
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Money has been designated
Published Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
Editor:
I have noted your campaign to have taxes reduced and monies returned to the taxpayers. Normally I would agree with you, but these monies have been put aside for specific projects and needs.
I have to agree with Chuck Kormelink of Fair Play for the most part, except he forgot the new library that I am in favor of. Read More |
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County tree hackers are back
Published Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Editor:
Update: The county crew is back. They've insisted they remove the azalea "hedge" which I started 35 years ago as an erosion control effort in a muddy ditch. I'm meeting again Monday to make one last plea. But the following is an opportunity for citizens to retake some logic to the situation. Read More |
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Newspaper campaign presents one side
Published Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Editor:
It seems to me that your high profile campaign in apparent support of Wayne McCall in the matter of Oconee County taxes is presenting a very one-sided picture. If you have any aspirations to objective journalism, you should also publicize the large potential liabilities that hang like a dark cloud over the County's finances. Read More |
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Info appreciated
Published Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Editor:
We want to thank you for calling attention to our County Council and to what I call their fiscal irresponsibility. Read More |
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Gambrell misses the prize point
Published Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Editor,
Regarding Carroll Gambrell’s article on the Nobel Prize: The Cy Young Award, the Heisman Trophy, the Oscars and Emmys ain't worth a quart of warm spit, borrowing a phrase from the former V.P. John Nance Garner. That should give you a clue for my age. Read More |
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More bad news than good in county finances
Published Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Editor:
Assuming that the DJ "got it right," there is some good news and a great deal of bad news in recent stories about Oconee County finances.
The good news first ... Read More |
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Pendleton has a choice this time
Published Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Editor:
On Nov. 10 the voters of Pendleton will have two choices as they vote for mayor. While both offer years of experience there are significant differences between the two.
Mayor Burdette has served the community as a councilperson and mayor for the past eighteen (18)+ years. Currently employed full-time and working out of town, she is also fulfilling the volunteer responsibilities of an organization requiring travel. Read More |
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It's time for change in Pendleton
Published Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Editor:
As the past owner of The Pendleton Cafe and Coffees, I would like to comment on the future of Pendleton and the mayor's race.
Over our 7 years, I saw a rise in our customer base as we built our business and then a steady decline. Businesses would come and go on the Square. When we had a lot of vacant storefronts and businesses going out, our mayor and administrator would say that there was not much, if anything, they could do about this from a city government perspective. Read More |
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Burdette has been good for Pendleton
Published Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Editor:
During the past 12 years with Carol Burdette as mayor, people of Pendleton have worked together to make this a safe, quiet, friendly place for all citizens. With her quiet, unobtrusive manner, Carol has initiated many changes: streets paved, weekly garbage and recycling routes run, areas beautified, dilapidated buildings removed, unique garbage cans put around the square, a new library erected and additions to Veterans Park continued, to name a few. Read More |
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Development Center has many supporters
Published Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Editor:
On Oct. 24, the Clemson Child Development Center (CCDC) held its third annual “Mystery Night” fundraiser. We are pleased to report that the evening was a lot of fun and a big success. Read More |
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