Letters to the Editor – May 4, 2016
Resident questions enforcement of city ordinance codes I recently read in the March issue of VIP Magazine a quote from Mayor Hines wherein, about the city, she said “I would encourage citizens to keep their yards clean. Each entrance should be breath-taking and easy on the eyes. It should be so attractive that it would bring people from other cities to see our Pearl. It’s time for Darlington to shine again”. I took umbrage at this...
Mental Health Awareness: Suicide Prevention
This week’s Mental Health Month (MHM) topic is Suicide Prevention. You can make a difference and help fight the “Silent Epidemic” of suicide.
On the Road Again!
By Bill Shepard We were moving again! This time we were moving to Florida! The thought of one day living in Florida had been in my mind since the time back in 1942 when I spent time there, as a young soldier. Some of the folk at Piedmont had accused me of coming to Piedmont on my way to Florida. Not everyone in the Shepard family was happy. As usual, when moving time came, we were all sad. The church was in harmony with my staying on,...
Mental Health Awareness Focus: Children’s Mental Health Awareness
By Chelsea Bullock Miss S.C. Sweet Potato Festival The first week of May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. You may think children have nothing to worry about but play, school, and enjoying no responsibility. At least, that is what most adults quote; however, this is not true. Here are some facts: •50% of mental health conditions begin by age 14, and jumps to 75% by age of 24. •One in five children suffer from a mental health...
Moving On!
Mill village to mill village! I had been in Ware Shoals longer than any place I had lived since coming home from the Army.
Legislative Happenings
It has been a busy week, with legislative deadlines approaching and many important issues to consider.