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Opinion

Fielder’s Choice
By Barry Burleson

Applaud for both teams

Rain put a lot of Marshall County Dizzy Dean baseball and softball on hold.

But back before much of the rains came, we had a coaches’ meeting focused on doing what’s best for the children and making the games fun. Youth baseball should be a rewarding experience for volunteer coaches, youngsters and parents.

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The Preacher’s Corner
By Rev. Dr. Milton Winter

‘This is the day the Lord has made’

This morning (Monday) I made an early trip to Wal-Mart. The nice gentleman, who gathers up the carts in the parking lot, greeted me with the words, “Isn’t this a beautiful Lord’s Day?” His words reminded me that even though we Christians, following the thought of John in the Book of Revelation, often speak of Sunday as “The Lord’s Day,” every day is God’s, and we should rejoice in it.

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Letters to the Editor

Appreciation:
Dear Editor,

There are so many people who helped my husband, Dr. David L. Stratmon Sr., and me during his long illness that singling out individuals and groups to thank is filled with danger. Surely, I will omit someone who made great personal sacrifice on our behalf. On the other hand, I am compelled to say something.

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Hometown Heroes

Please take time to remember our local “heroes” who are serving in war zones around the world.

Charles Fairbairn, Army, Iraq; now in Afghanistan
Jarod Grimes, Army, Iraq
Lee (Brandon) Hutchens, Marines, Iraq
Jason Janicki, Army, Iraq
Donnie Kirksey, Marines, Iraq
Matthew McArthur, Marines, Iraq
George Merritt, Marines, Iraq
Chad Minor, Air Force
Chadwick (Chad) Phillips, Army, 2nd tour, Iraq
Deron Randolph, Marines, Iraq
Cody Sanderson, Air Force, Iraq
Mitch Swann, Army, Iraq
Stephanie Taylor, Air Force, Iraq
Daniel Skillman, Marines, Iraq

Supporting Our Troops

If you’d like to add a name to this list, please contact The South Reporter, Attn. Linda Jones, P.O. Box 278, Holly Springs, MS 38635; 662-252-4261; or email: south@dixie-net.com

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