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OpinionFielder’s Choice New swing We all like to stay in our comfort zones. We get complacent – do not try new things. You might recall a couple of Christmases ago when my family bought me some golf clubs. I’d never played golf before but I requested the clubs. I needed some recreation and figured I’d gotten too old for softball and basketball. Writer’s Cramp Hummingbird chaos Those of you who have one or more hummingbird feeders have probably seen some odd behavior among feathered brethren at the feeder. The Preacher’s Corner Dr. Simmons’ organ music not for sissies This is the time of year when I run small electric fans to cool me while leading worship in the Kirk. I am a hot-natured person and like to have the church cool. However, I know that if it is cool enough for me, the ladies of the congregation are freezing. So I make use of the fans. I even have a nice antique fan that blends right in with the historic architecture of our old church.The heart says Palmer’s will never close By Lorraine Thomas
Standing vacant and speaking at the decibel only audible to the heart, Palmer’s Grocery Store in Waterford holds fond memories for those familiar with its history. Letter To The Editor Stop complaining: There have been some complaints from some of the RES customers regarding garbage pickup. My garbage is picked up every week, on time. If there is a holiday, it is picked up the next day. How can your garbage be picked up if it is not where it is supposed to be on “pick-up day?” So, stop complaining and get your garbage to the roadside! Rose G. Stone Hometown Heroes Please take time to remember our local “heroes” who are serving in war zones around the world. Welcome Home James Marcus Anthony and Kevin Luse Mark W. Clark II, Army, Iraq Battle Ewing, Army, Iraq George Frank Frayser, Army, 3rd tour, Iraq Charles Fairbairn, Army, Iraq; now in Afghanistan Jarod Grimes, Army, Iraq Timothy Hardaway, Army, Iraq Lee (Brandon) Hutchens, Marines, Iraq Jason Janicki, Army, Iraq Henry A. Jones, Army, Iraq Donnie Kirksey, Marines, Iraq Matthew McArthur, Marines, Iraq Michael McClatchy, Army, Iraq George Merritt, Marines, Iraq Chad Minor, Air Force William D. Payton Jr., Air Force, Kuwait Chadwick (Chad) Phillips, Army, 2nd tour, Iraq Deron Randolph, Marines, Iraq John Snow, Army, 2 tours Iraq, now in Afghanistan Charles (Will) Stanback, National Guard, Iraq Mitch Swann, Army, Iraq Stephnie Taylor, Air Force, Iraq Lynwood Turner, National Guard, 2nd tour, Iraq Charles Weathersby, 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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