Editorials

“You all might think you are being funny, but let me tell you, you most certainly are not,” the teacher said. She was peering over the top rim of her spectacles, and she was not happy.
That icy glance seemed to freeze on me, personally, as I sat near the front. There were only about a dozen of us in the English class. I was intimidated, because I had no idea what lesson this lady was trying to impart. My classmates were equally at a loss.

Thanksgiving brought many families together last week, offering us all a time to give thanks for our many blessings in life.
Ironically, the holiday weekend was also a farewell to a couple of very special people.
Mr. William A.  “Billy” Joyner, Sr.  of the Coopers Community passed away at the age of 90 on Thanksgiving Day.
Though Mr. Joyner was never one to stand in the spotlight, he played a large role in building the foundation of the Coopers Community.

Dear Editor:
Over the past few weeks I have enjoyed the banter going on in the local newspapers about which political party best represents the interests of the poor and working class.

POW WOW –– This photo originally published in The Graphic on  November 23, 1967. Kindergarten students take part in a Thanksgiving play at Nashville Baptist Church. Pictured standing are Lisa Joyner (left) and Virginia Suiter.  Pictured seated, left to right, are Greg Wallace, Daniel Bass and Allen Weeks.

As the last month of the year begins, I wonder.... is it worth it?  I’m talking about all the time, money, heartache and energy it takes to help save the pets.  Then I look thru the albums and when I see the ones saved, the answer is YES.   Mind you, I have to find a balance between my personal life and my volunteering to help the Nash pets.