Yarbrough: Sing a song to September

Oh, it’s a long, long while from May to December. But the days grow short when you reach September. Truer words were never spoken – or sung. I wish I had written those words, but they come from playwright Maxwell Anderson for the 1938 Broadway production of “Knickerbocker Holiday.

Letter to the Editor: Sheriff clarifies vehicle purchase policies

Dear Editor,I feel compelled to respond to Jennifer Ray’s letter to the editor about the SPLOST 10 published in the Aug. 29 edition of The Messenger.Ms. Ray wrote, “For instance, you don’t want the sheriff to buy 30 vehicles at once when buying five vehicles annually over six years makes more sense.

Rich: George Harrison

Tink and I have had a disagreement a couple of times. Not an argument, mind you. But a half-joking, half-serious disagreement.Upfront, know that it concerns former Beatle George Harrison and his only child, Dhani.

Crane: Lake life and livin’ large

My parents, Jerry and Lynn Crane, were born one week and five years apart (Dad on Aug. 30, 1938, and Mom on Sept. 7, 1943), both members of the“Greatest Generation.” As a family, we always celebrated their birthdays together. This will be the third year Mom can no longer join us.

Yarbrough: Presidential politics with Skeeter Skates

Uh-oh! The sound of the phone told me who was on the other end: Skeeter Skates, owner and operator of Skeeter Skates Tree Stump Removal and Plow Repair in Ryo, Georgia. When Skeeter calls, the phone doesn’t just ring. It jumps.Skeeter can do that to phones – and people.

Letter to the Editor: Irked by interaction with county officials

Dear Editor,The Aug. 20th meeting of the Putnam County Commission was an eye-opening experience.I intended to speak directly to the county manager (Paul Van Haute), but unfortunately, Adam (Nelson, county attorney) was not present, and a substitute county attorney attended in his place.

Letter to the Editor: Commissioner disagrees with chairman

Dear Editor,Putnam County Commission Chairman Bill Sharp has said that SPLOST No. 10 is “just” a renewal of the penny sales tax. It is anything but just a renewal.

Letter to the Editor: Eatonton first responders, first-rate performers

Dear Editor,On Monday morning, at 1 a.m. on Aug. 19th, I awoke to crackling in my home and sparks in the electrical box. I called 9-1-1, and the Eatonton City Police responded. They then requested the fire department be summoned and were informed that they had already been contacted.

Letter to the Editor: SPLOST No. 10’s ‘perpetual debt’ threat

Dear Editor,In November, a question regarding SPLOST No. 10 will be on the ballot. This proposal would continue a one-penny sales tax (over six years) used to fund capital projects, not daily operating costs.Unfortunately, our commissioners (excluding Dr.

Rich: The man who was

It is an inherited family trait, like stubbornness, oddness, and humor.We cannot miss reading the obituaries.Firstly, we want to ascertain that we knew someone who didn’t die and needed to pay our respects.