Letters to the Editor

Rumor is false about rudeness at funeral

Susan Tolle

I am writing this letter to correct a false rumor that is making the rounds in Lanark Village. It seems that there is a story going around that Cheryl Sanders was rude to a family member at my grandmother’s funeral. I was standing with my cous... Full story

Appraiser error saved taxpayers’ money

Willie Norred

Your lead article in the Aug. 5 edition of the Times reminds me of the riddle of a glass half filled with water. Is the glass half-full or half-empty? Your article states that an error cost the school district $680,000 when it could very well have s... Full story

Thanks for capturing Ficklen’s skill and passion

Jan Thomas

Thank you for featuring John Ficklen of St. George Island in The Times July 22 edition. It captured his model-making skill, research and enthusiasm. In Dec. 2001, John finished a commission of the Crescent City, mentioned in your article. This model... Full story

Time for countywide voting

Van W. Johnson, Sr.

Now is the time to insist that our county leadership honor the wishes of the majority of the citizens of this great county and institute countywide voting. Back in the 60's, voting districts played a useful and important role because they helped gua... Full story

Sharing frustration and anger over oil spill

Chuck Ricks

  My family and I just returned from a week-long vacation in Carrabelle, and wanted to say how much we enjoyed our stay. As former native Floridians now living in West Virginia, we were eager to return to the Sunshine State, but a bit apprehe... Full story

Mommies-to-be need support, not judgment

Clarissa Glass

  As I opened the newspaper a few weeks ago, as I do every Thursday, and opened the page to all the beautiful faces of the mommies-to-be, as pictured in the county baby shower photos, I noticed my best friend and my beautiful little sister pr... Full story

Minors should not hunt in residential neighborhood

I have lived in Eastpoint for the past 30 years at the same address. Several years ago, my yard and adjoining property on North Bayshore Drive was declared a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Therefore, I do not expect t... Full story

Moms, and dads, needed for strong families

I completely understand that mothers need support. I must, however, tell you that your June 24 story “Baby shower brings boost to pregnant moms,” highlighting the shower for mothers, glorified unwed pregnancies. To some small credit, you ... Full story

See the positives in Vessels of Opportunity program

Charles Wilson

In response to the article in last week’s paper I would like to add that while there are still some problems, BP is making an effort to correct them. I personally received a phone call from BP inquiring if my vessel was commercial or pleasure. ... Full story

Let seniors vote on late Project Graduation arrivals

Jinny Trammell

To the parents of the Graduating Class of 2011 and beyond: Let us get to the real deal. Let our celebration begin, teaching is over, or so six graduating seniors and their guest thought. Why can’t we as adults exemplify compassion and consider... Full story

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