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OpinionFielder’s Choice Helping neighbors I received my April 30 edition of The Marion County, Ala., Journal Record in the mail over the weekend. It was filled with photos of the destruction left by the April 27 tornado, one with winds in excess of 200 miles per hour. Close to Nowhere Carport or sewing room? • I spent Mother’s Day outside in the hot, dry, dusty stables at the Germantown Civic Center and horse-riding arena. Grace, my adopted granddaughter, was riding in a show (she took second out of a field of either seven or nine, we’re not sure). Remy, my youngest granddaughter, was in a schooling event. Justice has been done but vigilance must remain U.S. Senator In an address to a Joint Session of Congress following the September 11, 2001, attacks on our nation, President George W. Bush emphatically announced, “Whether we bring them to justice or bring justice to them, justice will be done.” Last week, justice was served as U.S. forces stormed the Pakistani compound where Osama bin Laden had been hiding. The death of bin Laden, a murderer and the mastermind of the September 11 attacks, confirmed America’s resolve. Letters To The Editor Relay for Life Just as the effects of a challenging economy are felt by families in every community, cancer, too, has a far-reaching impact. No matter how the stock market is performing or what the current unemployment rate may be, there are still many people battling a cancer diagnosis and many others who are lending support alongside loved ones every day. These realities make the dollars donated and volunteer hours devoted to the American Cancer Society – a part of Marshall County for many years - critically important. Local volunteers are a huge part of a nationwide effort to save lives from cancer, but additional people are needed for the progress to continue. Plans are under way for the Society’s annual fundraiser, Relay For Life, which will be held at Sam Coopwood Park on June 10. The money raised at Relay For Life enables the American Cancer Society to deliver on its mission of helping people stay well, helping people get well, finding cures and fighting back aganist the disease. Relay provides the Society with money to support vital, cutting-edge cancer research, patient care, publishes lifesaving literature on cancer prevention, detection and tobacco control; and develops a new generation of medicines that help those battling cancer. Now is the time for individuals, families, community groups, corporations and small businesses to commit to their Relay For Life team participation. Join us at this event to celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember those lost, fight back against the disease, and help the American Cancer Society realize its vision of a world with less cancer and more birthdays. To sign up, participate or learn how you may volunteer, call Connie Mason at 662-252-4835 or visit RelayForLife.org/marshallms Linda Whitlock Wilson Animal abuse In case you didn’t see it on the news, I would like to remind all animal owners, abusers, etc., that a new law has passed, making animal abuse, neglect {withholding adequate food water and shelter}, or mistreatment (this covers a lot of things), a felony offense. They may give you one warning, and with the second one, you can be charged with a felony. They may not give you one warning. The first warning may (possibly depending upon the degree of the abuse or neglect) be a felony offense. The state and local police are mandated to come out in every report of abuse or neglect. Many of the Marshall County residents have been working and hoping for something like this, and we will continue working and hoping for even more than this. Oh, yes, they are going back to see if they can get this law revised, and make it a felony offense upon the first time they get a report and visit the situation. I could add many names to my signature, but I will just let it go as it is. Believe me, there are many residents who would sign this letter. I just happen to be the author Linda Collum/GOALS© Tornado sirens I wrote my letter to you before the tornadoes devastated Smithville, Wren, Chickasaw County, Hackleburg, and Tuscaloosa. After reading the letter in this week’s paper, May 5, 2011, I felt the need to respond. The term “old” was used twice. The old siren to call the volunteer firemen on the water tower near the old fire station is not the answer to our problem. The city has expanded it’s city limits since growing up as a child in Holly Springs. We need powerful, up-to-date sirens that do not sound like the fire truck responding to a fire. It has to be an entirely different sound that can be heard throughout our town. Lee County has 26 tornado sirens that are being updated and adding two more through grant money. Smithville is installing new sirens throughout the town that will be twice as powerful as the ones that they had. The old ones that they had in place did save lives last week according to the Tupelo Journal. I have heard from friends in Ashland and Hickory Flat. Both towns have sirens. They could not believe Holly Springs does not have sirens. Marshall County Emergency Management and City Hall need to work together to see what can be done to get sirens installed in Holly Springs. One life saved is worth a whole lot more than the cost of tornado sirens. Marie McClatchy |
      
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