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Columns August 22nd, 2007
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Arts in Emanuel
Art and our schools
Joan Dunn
      With the beginning of the school year I was inspired to write about art in our local schools by looking back at the accomplishments of the last school year. Not only are there excellent fine arts classes in our schools with amazing teachers, the Emanuel Arts Council works to expand the arts experi...
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Barb's Bookcase: Koontz and Brown
Barb Moore
      Dean Koontz is back, and better than ever! He is one of my favorite writers of evil people in our society, and his evil characters are usually among the people who are supposed to protect us. "The Good Guy" begins with Timothy Carrier, who stops at his favorite bar for a beer and maybe a little re...
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Vacations: The next generation
Jack Atkinson
      By 1970 I was married and there were no more "family" vacations. I established my own family and before the kids came, there were a few vacations. The slogan printed on a chunk of wood and hung in my house, reads as follows: "A vacation consists of 2 weeks which are 2 short, after which you are 2 ...
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Strength is in 'doing your share and a little more'
Lance Bolton
      "Do your share plus a little more" - that's great advice from one Gene Meisner and he lives the motto every day. He and his wife Linda dedicate tremendous time and energy to the young people of Logan County through their commitment to 4-H. Adult volunteers in 4-H, Little League, etc. aren't that ...
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Knowledge puffeth up
Rev. Jessie Scott
      I Corinthians 8:1,2,3 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, But charity edifieth. And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
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Presenting the one and only 'idea guy'!
Bill Shipp
      You've probably heard of Larry the Cable Guy. But what about Glenn the Idea Guy? Glenn is nearly as funny as Larry. He also whips out more big ideas than Larry does one-liners. You're likely to hear more of Glenn in the future. He may be trying to run for governor.
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News from the Farm
Midville Station Field Day
Mark Crosby
      Emanuel County and surrounding area farmers are invited to attend the 2007 Southeast Georgia Research and Educational Center Field Day to be held on Wednesday, Aug. 29 in Midville. This years Field Day will provide attendees with updates on current crop issues and research projects currently in pr...
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Savvy Senior:
Fiber: Start roughing it!
      Dear Savvy Senior I recently read an article about the amazing health benefits of eating a high fiber diet. What can you tell me about this, how much fiber does one actually need to get, and which foods offer the best source of fiber?
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Notes from the Senate.....
BY SEN. JACK HILL 4th DISTRICT
      July's Revenues (Taxpayers Hard-earned Dollars) began the 2008 Fiscal Year in a strong showing with $1.3 billion in revenue or $1.2 billion not counting gasoline taxes. This was an increase of 11.1% outside of gasoline taxes. The net total increase for the month was $149.6 million.
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Looking back over the years in Emanuel County...
      5 Years Ago Soaring temperatures were a little late in coming this year, but the traditionally hottest days of summer are upon us. Although they pose potentially serious health risks, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency says threats can be minimized.
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