NEWS

Jun 14, 2013

Golf nothing more than flight of fancy
I am now relentlessly training to the point of utter exhaustion. I'm practicing and preparing for an annual test of strength, stamina, skill and courage, which, if well performed, will vault me into the rarified air of legends.

Jun 14, 2013

Community saved the Fourth of July
The exceptional generosity of this community is evident once again as their donations have ensured thousands of families will be able to celebrate our nation's founding with a terrific and explosive celebration in Athens on the Fourth of July.

Jun 13, 2013

Why not give dad a very special gift?
What�s the best gift you ever gave your dad? Now, if you�re lucky enough to be able to ask him the same question, see what he thinks. And then plan this Father�s Day on Sunday, June 16, accordingly. That special gift for dear ol� dad doesn�t have to be that hard to find � you may be surprised to learn the best gifts really don�t cost that much.

Jun 13, 2013

Yesterday in Etowah: Recalling the last trip to Washington
Leave it to the Etowah High School Class of 1958 for everyone behind them to never again get to make the annual trip to Washington, D.C. (Yes, this writer was a member of the '58 class.) Going to the nation's capitol was a longtime event for seniors who had to raise money throughout the year to pay for the bus and hotel. Bake sales, rummage sales, selling tickets on various items and anything you could come up with was how we raised money.

Jun 12, 2013

Donate to save Athens July 4th
The show must go on. That's the word - and hope - from community leaders who are stepping up in an effort to up save the annual Athens Fourth of July fireworks show.

Jun 7, 2013

Thumbs up salutes!
It stirs our emotions every time we see the giant American flag flowing in the breeze over the American Legion's Memorial Flag Park. First, a wave of patriotism rushes through. Then there's a feeling of pride - pride in our nation and pride in the fact this community has chosen to display our love for this country and place our patriotism on display publicly for all to see and appreciate. We pass along a thumbs up salute to American Legion Post 68 and Commander Dick Pelley for all of their efforts to construct and oversee the flag park.

Jun 7, 2013

To the Editor: Kiwanis thanks pancake supporters

Jun 7, 2013

To the Editor: Do county leaders care?

Jun 7, 2013

Yesterday in Etowah: Everyone went to the Davis family pool
Several readers have asked that I write about the Davis swimming pool. Thanks to Sonya Davis Harper for a lot of input for this column.

Jun 6, 2013

Helping locals find local jobs
Not all high-school students are destined for college, so it makes smart business sense to get more young people trained in other ways for rewarding careers in our communities.

Jun 6, 2013

Get out there to intimidate, harass, profile & prosecute
When I think of the Internal Revenue Service, and particularly Lois Lerner, I think of Luca Brasi. Remember him? The Corleone's favorite hit man until he wound up sleeping with the fishes? I think Lois Lerner could do an excellent job of filling his soggy shoes while he does the Neptune nap.

Jun 5, 2013

Add pop to July 4 without fireworks
The Friendly City's Independence Day fireworks show has become an annual tradition for thousands of area residents, but there will be no explosions and streams of light this year on the Fourth of July.

Jun 5, 2013

To the Editor: We all should remember to 'shine'

Jun 5, 2013

How did we survive a summer at Boys State?
Well, hello there, errybody. It's finally summer(ish), so all is right in the world. All the rites of the season are here. People are swimming and boating and vacationing. Kids are out of school so they can take part in our agrarian economy and work in the fields until school starts back. Another former child actress has apparently gone insane. Good ol' summertime.

May 31, 2013

Add 2013 MooFest to your 'milk bucket' list
There's one thing to do that we hope you've included on your bucket list - or at least milk bucket list - of things you need to do and that's to attend this weekend's National MooFest celebration in Downtown Athens.

May 31, 2013

A Memorial Day we'll remember
We went traipsing up to Washington D. C. again last weekend for a wedding, sightseeing and renewing some old friendships. As it happens, every Memorial Day in D. C. is celebrated with lots of fanfare, flag waving and motorcycles.

May 30, 2013

'Dig into Reading' for a great summer
Looking for something to do this summer? No matter where you are, you don't have go far to find real adventures. All anyone, from infants through adults, need to do is "Dig into Reading" at any of our local libraries.

May 30, 2013

To the Editor: Grace & Mercy Ministries express thanks

May 30, 2013

To the Editor: Thank 'you' for helping Special Olympics

May 30, 2013

Yesterday in Etowah: We're moving on to Etowah Junior High School
A few weeks ago I took you through the days at Etowah Grammar School, along with my classmates and teachers. I noted that we would eventually graduate to the "Big Time" at Etowah Junior High. So, the day arrived and we moved on to large building that encompassed almost all of the area between Pennsylvania and Washington between 5th and 6th Streets.