How about the destruction of the economy, not just the health care system, caused by Obamacare. How can people with no medical experience administer a national health program? Maybe those pushing the plan should prove the plan works. The truth is, socialized medicine has never worked anywhere.
It’s a vote-buying scheme - free medicine for all. Freebies pull in the votes. Mitt Romney found out he couldn’t compete with free stuff.
Charlie Crest, Florida’s former Republican governor, now switched to the Demoleft Party, on Obamacare:
“I think it’s great.”
Charlie didn’t talk that way when he was a Republican. One thing about Charlie - he’s always on your side, at least for a little while.
“The only thing the Republican party excels at is snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.”
Republican Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana
Laura Ingraham 1 National Rifle Association 0
Once again the National Rifle Association lost touch with the American working folks, the vast middle class, the voters. The NRA backed Eric Cantor, while Laura Ingraham and the ignored voters made history by nominating Dave Brat, Tea Party - backed economics professor.
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Madden resigns as chamber president
Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Judy H. Madden turned in her letter of resignation to the chamber board on June 13, 2014 stating that her last day would be Friday, June 27, 2014.
Mike Harrell, Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Executive Committee stated, “On behalf of the executive committee of the Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce, we are very thankful to have had Judy come in and bring us to the point we are at today. We feel she has done an excellent job, and we wish her the best of luck in all her future endeavors. We look forward to hearing good things from her in the future.” [Full Story »]
Mike Harrell, Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Executive Committee stated, “On behalf of the executive committee of the Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce, we are very thankful to have had Judy come in and bring us to the point we are at today. We feel she has done an excellent job, and we wish her the best of luck in all her future endeavors. We look forward to hearing good things from her in the future.” [Full Story »]
Letter to the Editor
Dear editor,
All Dodge County citizens are invited to join in on a discussion regarding our school calendar. Your input will perhaps jump start the transition to better schools, fewer drop outs, higher test scores and greater satisfaction of teachers, parents and students. Right now the Board of Education (BOE) has firmly placed its support on an ineffective, inefficient and counter productive school calendar. A school calendar that is guaranteed to rob our students of up to 25% of everything they learned the previous year. Extrapolate that waste to our school budget and it represents a waste up to 25% of the 30 to 40 million tax dollars provided by you and I!
The BOE approves this calendar every year on the recommendation of the superintendent in spite of their knowledge of the great loss of learning and the waste of our tax dollars. They seem to be willing to trade the loss of learning and waste of monies to avoid experiencing the discomfort that leadership frequently brings the change (“change” in education is apparently a four letter word).
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All Dodge County citizens are invited to join in on a discussion regarding our school calendar. Your input will perhaps jump start the transition to better schools, fewer drop outs, higher test scores and greater satisfaction of teachers, parents and students. Right now the Board of Education (BOE) has firmly placed its support on an ineffective, inefficient and counter productive school calendar. A school calendar that is guaranteed to rob our students of up to 25% of everything they learned the previous year. Extrapolate that waste to our school budget and it represents a waste up to 25% of the 30 to 40 million tax dollars provided by you and I!
The BOE approves this calendar every year on the recommendation of the superintendent in spite of their knowledge of the great loss of learning and the waste of our tax dollars. They seem to be willing to trade the loss of learning and waste of monies to avoid experiencing the discomfort that leadership frequently brings the change (“change” in education is apparently a four letter word).
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Mary Lee Hemphill Rose
Age: 63
Died: Sunday, June 15, 2014
Arrangements: Watson-Hunt Funeral Home of Perry was in charge of arrangements. Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home assisted the family locally.
Died: Sunday, June 15, 2014
Arrangements: Watson-Hunt Funeral Home of Perry was in charge of arrangements. Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home assisted the family locally.
Elnora Williams Newson
Age: 78
Died: Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Arrangements: Rollins Funeral Home, Inc. of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Died: Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Arrangements: Rollins Funeral Home, Inc. of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
James Andrew Williams
Age: 80
Died: Friday, May 30, 2014
Arrangements: Rollins Funeral Home, Inc. of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Died: Friday, May 30, 2014
Arrangements: Rollins Funeral Home, Inc. of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Angelica Perlola-Diona Williams
Age: 26
Died: Friday, June 6, 2014
Arrangements: Rollins Funeral Home, Inc. of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Died: Friday, June 6, 2014
Arrangements: Rollins Funeral Home, Inc. of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Robert Glenn "Bob" Kight
Age: 87
Died: Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Died: Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Patricia Lynn Durden
Died: Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Arrangements: Hardy-Towns Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
Arrangements: Hardy-Towns Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
Bentley Lamar Spires
Age: infant
Died: Friday, June 13, 2014
Arrangements: Hardy-Towns Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
Died: Friday, June 13, 2014
Arrangements: Hardy-Towns Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
Chauncey School turns 100 in October
By Theron McCranie
With the coming of another end of a school year, memories of a school ending many years ago come to mind. It was the spring of 1989. Many of the faculty members stood in front of the impressive, historical Chauncey School as the last yellow school bus filled with excited young people and pulled away from the school. Of course the teachers were excited for the summer break as well, but then the realization that, as the yellow bus faded from sight, there would be none to return in the fall. The quietness that had fallen upon the halls of the school was there to stay. Although I did not attend school in Chauncey, I did have the privilege to teach there for six years. Also, my alma mater, Rhine School was destined for the same fate. However, in the fall we would all be together in new schools with new friends.
Through the generosity of the Dodge County School System, the city of Chauncey was able to acquire the Chauncey School building. A restoration committee was formed and fundraising began. Over the years, thousands of dollars have been raised and donated. All of the money has been used to restore the historical old building and although much has been done, there is still much work that is needed. Just last year the Georgia Trust for Historical Places named the Chauncey School to its list of Places in Peril, signifying not only how important the building is historically but also the danger it may face if we do not continue our work.
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With the coming of another end of a school year, memories of a school ending many years ago come to mind. It was the spring of 1989. Many of the faculty members stood in front of the impressive, historical Chauncey School as the last yellow school bus filled with excited young people and pulled away from the school. Of course the teachers were excited for the summer break as well, but then the realization that, as the yellow bus faded from sight, there would be none to return in the fall. The quietness that had fallen upon the halls of the school was there to stay. Although I did not attend school in Chauncey, I did have the privilege to teach there for six years. Also, my alma mater, Rhine School was destined for the same fate. However, in the fall we would all be together in new schools with new friends.
Through the generosity of the Dodge County School System, the city of Chauncey was able to acquire the Chauncey School building. A restoration committee was formed and fundraising began. Over the years, thousands of dollars have been raised and donated. All of the money has been used to restore the historical old building and although much has been done, there is still much work that is needed. Just last year the Georgia Trust for Historical Places named the Chauncey School to its list of Places in Peril, signifying not only how important the building is historically but also the danger it may face if we do not continue our work.
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Fishing Rodeo a huge success
By Christine Mullis
Another generation takes to the Lake at the 31st Annual Dodge County Kids Fishing Rodeo held at the Dodge County Public Fishing Area.
Saturday, June 07, 2014, started out overcast, but that didn’t dampen the spirit of the 174 registered children who came to out-fish and out-cast their brothers, sisters, friends and neighbors.
This year the rodeo saw some rule changes that included all of the children being able to fish at the same time the entire rodeo duration of 8:30-11:30. Fishing from the piers and shore was also allowed, as well as all types of fish being permitted to be caught, not just catfish.
Another difference this year was our award system. Only the winner of each age group was acknowledged, as opposed to prior years, where we awarded first, second and third of each group. This year, in the 11-15 group, Vincent Mann, 14, received a medal, a rod with reel and a tackle box for bringing in a bass that weighed 685 grams. For the 7-10 group, 8-year old Jakyla Nicely received a medal, fishing rod and a tackle box for the 484 gram catfish she presented at the weigh-in station. Taking home a trophy for the Largest Fish Overall, and a medal for winning his age group, was 5-year old Maddox Mullis. He presented a bass weighing in at a whopping 840 grams. He, too, received a fishing rod and a tackle box for his efforts. Congratulations to the winners! [Full Story »]
Another generation takes to the Lake at the 31st Annual Dodge County Kids Fishing Rodeo held at the Dodge County Public Fishing Area.
Saturday, June 07, 2014, started out overcast, but that didn’t dampen the spirit of the 174 registered children who came to out-fish and out-cast their brothers, sisters, friends and neighbors.
This year the rodeo saw some rule changes that included all of the children being able to fish at the same time the entire rodeo duration of 8:30-11:30. Fishing from the piers and shore was also allowed, as well as all types of fish being permitted to be caught, not just catfish.
Another difference this year was our award system. Only the winner of each age group was acknowledged, as opposed to prior years, where we awarded first, second and third of each group. This year, in the 11-15 group, Vincent Mann, 14, received a medal, a rod with reel and a tackle box for bringing in a bass that weighed 685 grams. For the 7-10 group, 8-year old Jakyla Nicely received a medal, fishing rod and a tackle box for the 484 gram catfish she presented at the weigh-in station. Taking home a trophy for the Largest Fish Overall, and a medal for winning his age group, was 5-year old Maddox Mullis. He presented a bass weighing in at a whopping 840 grams. He, too, received a fishing rod and a tackle box for his efforts. Congratulations to the winners! [Full Story »]
Body found near Jay Bird identified
A woman’s body, that was found near Jay Bird Springs, has been identified by the Georgia Crime Lab.
Using fingerprints, the body was identified as Patricia Lynn McDaniel Durden (age 36) of a Jay Bird Springs Road address, according to the Eastman office of the Georgia Bureau of investigation (GBI).
On Tuesday, May 27 at sometime after noon, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department and the GBI were called to Jay Bird Springs Road where the body of the woman had been found.
The body was back in a wooded area past Jay Bird Springs Resort at a place formerly known as “The Hill” or “Budweiser Hill”. She had been reported as missing for about a week.
The body was sent to the Georgia Crime Lab for identification and to find the cause of death. The cause of death is not known yet, but authorities do not believe any foul play was involved.
Using fingerprints, the body was identified as Patricia Lynn McDaniel Durden (age 36) of a Jay Bird Springs Road address, according to the Eastman office of the Georgia Bureau of investigation (GBI).
On Tuesday, May 27 at sometime after noon, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department and the GBI were called to Jay Bird Springs Road where the body of the woman had been found.
The body was back in a wooded area past Jay Bird Springs Resort at a place formerly known as “The Hill” or “Budweiser Hill”. She had been reported as missing for about a week.
The body was sent to the Georgia Crime Lab for identification and to find the cause of death. The cause of death is not known yet, but authorities do not believe any foul play was involved.
Coleman is named new EMS director
Dodge County Interim Manager Bobby Peacock announced the hiring of Rickie Coleman as the new Emergency Medical Service (EMS) director effective June 9, 2014.
Peacock stated, “Rickie Coleman was named the EMS director for Dodge County effective June 9, 2014, replacing Annette Huff who has retired after serving well in the position for a number of years.” He went on to say, “Rickie is well qualified for this position and we believe he will do an outstanding job.” [Full Story »]
Peacock stated, “Rickie Coleman was named the EMS director for Dodge County effective June 9, 2014, replacing Annette Huff who has retired after serving well in the position for a number of years.” He went on to say, “Rickie is well qualified for this position and we believe he will do an outstanding job.” [Full Story »]
A very bad deal
Nevada Senator Harry Reid (Demoleft) says of the Taliban five for one deserter prisoner swap: “I’m glad to get rid of these five people.” Unfortunately, they’ll probably be back soon, armed and dangerous, a very bad deal for US.
VDARE.com writer Brenda Walker describes unchecked immigration as causing the USA to become the human dumping ground for the world. “Is this country now the welfare agency and flophouse for the world? No American voted for that.”
Brenda Walker
One liberal finally makes sense (for a moment): “Iran is nothing but trouble, and always has been.”
Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-West Virginia)
“I don’t believe in quotas, America was founded on a philosophy of individual rights, not group rights.”
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
Rev. Al Sharpton demands the National Basketball Association (NBA) purge the league of “racist” owners. Who decides what constitutes racist? Probably Big Al himself, America’s foremost expert on racism. He can find it where no one else can.
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VDARE.com writer Brenda Walker describes unchecked immigration as causing the USA to become the human dumping ground for the world. “Is this country now the welfare agency and flophouse for the world? No American voted for that.”
Brenda Walker
One liberal finally makes sense (for a moment): “Iran is nothing but trouble, and always has been.”
Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-West Virginia)
“I don’t believe in quotas, America was founded on a philosophy of individual rights, not group rights.”
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
Rev. Al Sharpton demands the National Basketball Association (NBA) purge the league of “racist” owners. Who decides what constitutes racist? Probably Big Al himself, America’s foremost expert on racism. He can find it where no one else can.
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