Mayor blasts CAAST
By Arthur McLean Editor
      After months of trying to walk a fine line on the alcohol debate in Thomasville, Mayor Sheldon Day fired off harsh criticism of the leaders of CAAST, Citizens Against Alcohol Sales in Thomasville, late last week. In a lengthy letter sent to The Thomasville Times, Day also stated that he will vote...
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Remember forgiveness in weeks ahead
OUR VIEW
      There's two weeks to go in this debate over alcohol. Once voting ends on August 14, the debate will be over, and we hope the healing can begin. We encourage everyone on both sides of the issue to take stock of how they have comported themselves over the past several months and try to honestly an...
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Change the only constant in prez race
By Steve Flowers
      The dynamics of the 2008 Presidential Race have changed dramatically over the past six months due to the avalanche of large and more populous states changing their presidential preference primaries to February 5th.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Being dry hasn't hurt Thomasville's growth
      Dear Editor: Thank you for allowing this space to voice our opinions on the sale of alcohol in Thomasville. The focus of this letter is addressed to those who are for the legal sale of the drug, alcohol, in the city limits of Thomasville. I am seeking a list of good things gained from the consum...
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Ramblin' Roses and Flyin' Bricks
What to wear out hunting
The late Earl Tucker
      July 31, 1957 This may or may not be Accident Prevention Week. It's kind of hard to keep up with all the "Weeks" set apart, because lots of times we're supposed to be celebrating several at one time. If it's not Accident Prevention Week you can clip out this column and read it when that particu...
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Alcohol vote reveals much
Dear Editor:
      I appreciate the efforts the Thomasville Times makes in covering our local news. How does a local paper cover controversial issues in a small town? Certainly a challenge and so it has been with the vote to legalize alcohol sales.
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We would hate to see our town pass alcohol sales
Dear editor,
      I am 12 years old, and I think that Thomasville should not pass alcohol sales. For one thing I think it is morally wrong to drink alcohol. In the Bible it says in Proverbs 23:20- 21 Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and d...
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Mayor's letter on alcohol issue
July 26, 2007
      Dear Citizens of Thomasville: In my entire political career encompassing over 16 years of service on the council and as mayor; I remember responding to stories or comments in the newspaper only 2 times. I did not sleep at all last night due to the fact I was so troubled by some the comments and a...
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I ask you to vote no
Dear Editor:
      Once Upon a time, when I was a wee little girl of three, a poisonous snake bit me. Just because I was walking through his territory. Since that day (63 years ago) I stay far, far away from snakes. Doesn't matter what kind; I am terrified of any snake.
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