Opinion
Fielder’s Choice
By Barry Burleson Escaping for some oysters Brief breaks can be almost as good as the long ones. Last week, three members of the family (myself, Pam and Andy) escaped for a few days to Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Full Story
Close to Nowhere
By Linda Jones My hero! You
hear a lot of talk about how this current generation of teenagers is
spoiled, lazy, etc. (I suspect folks have been talking about how bad
the “current” generation of teenagers is for many, many generations!) Full Story
The Preacher’s Corner
By Rev. Dr. Milton Winter “I will rescue them...on a day of clouds and darkness...” When
thunder rumbles I often think of my grandmother’s prescription for
skittish toddlers. I would flee to her for comfort, and she would take
me into her big bed and assure me that this was the safest place to be
when it stormed. Now I have this bed as my own, and when the heavens
rage, somehow it still seems to be the safest place! Full Story
Wyatt’s World
By Wyatt Emmerich Pray for those suffering from storm •
During the last presidential debates, I remember when Obama said
something like this: “During the recession of 2001, President Bush told
Americans to go shopping. I think we can do better than that.” Full Story
Letters To The Editor Tornado sirens:
Dear Editor: After
listening to Channel 5 most of last Saturday, reading your editorial,
and waking up this morning to a tornado warning for Marshall County, I
have one question for the county and city governments. Why don’t our larger towns in Marshall County, especially Holly Springs, have tornado sirens? Marie McClatchy
Holly Springs Celebrate responsibly:
Dear Editor: From
proms to graduations, teens have plenty of reasons to celebrate this
time of year. But no matter what the reason for celebrating, help keep
the occasion safe for everyone by making sure alcohol isn’t part of
your teen’s party plans. Parents play an important role in helping teens make smart decisions, including choices related to alcohol. According
to the 2008 GfK Roper Youth Report, the majority of youth — 71 percent
of 13- to 17-year-olds — say parents are the No. 1 influence on
decisions about whether they drink alcohol or not. At
A&B Distributing Company, we’re parents too, and we share the same
concerns as every other parent about these issues. That’s why we
distribute free copies of Family Talk About Drinking, which encourages
parents to talk with their children about underage drinking. In
addition, our “Prevent. Don’t Provide” program reminds adults that
supplying alcohol at teen parties is never a good idea. To help
prevent alcohol sales to minors, we also provide retailers with
I.D.-checking materials and training to help them serve and sell
alcohol responsibly. Thanks to law enforcement
and these kinds of community-based programs, we’re making progress in
the fight against underage drinking. According
to the 2009 Monitoring the Future Study, the eighth grade past-month
drinking rate is at a record-low level, declining 41 percent since
tracking began in 1991, and high school senior drinking is down 13
percent since 2000. We can all do our part this prom and graduation season to help keep celebrations safe. Sincerely,
Joan Lunsford
Consumer Awareness & Education
A&B Distributing Co.
Olive Branch
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