VALDOSTA —
THUMBS UP: To Valdosta Police Department Detective Chris Crews and Lowndes County Sheriff’s Deputy Lisa Lee who were both named Officers of the Year this week during the Fifth Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner. Crews helped solve two cold-case murders within the Valdosta city limits during 2011. Lee daily helps young people make the right choices in life as a DARE officer. They exemplify the best in law enforcement. Thumbs up to all South Georgia law officers.
THUMBS UP: To the Rotary Club of Valdosta for the Fifth Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner this week. Area law-enforcement daily put their lives on the line to protect our streets and to bring suspects to justice. The Rotary Club’s dinner demonstrates that people appreciate law officers’ dedication and sacrifice. It also raises funds to help officers facing a dire need. Thumbs up to participants who made the event a sold-out success.
THUMBS UP: To the Lowndes Service Center. The center works with developmentally challenged adults on a daily basis. This week, the Lowndes Service Center, and employees like Freddie Finnissee, created a special Valentine’s Day treat for the center’s consumers. Staff held a Valentine’s Day dance in the conference room of the Days Inn on North Valdosta Road, creating a special day and special memories for all involved.
THUMBS UP: To the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra and conductor Howard Hsu for hosting guest conductor Edward Cumming and harpist Heidi Van Hoesen Gorton. When the VSO hired Hsu as conductor, the community welcomed a talented man. One of the benefits of hiring a talented conductor is he has talented associates. Hsu has described Cumming as his conducting mentor. This evening, Hsu steps aside as Cumming assumes the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra baton for the “Symphonie Fantastique” concert.
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School’s out so watch out!
Summer is a time of rest, vacations and trips. It is a time when school is out, when people take time off from work, when people may stay out a little later. It is a time of swimming, trying new things, and seeking adventure.
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Qualifiers are next leaders
While the national media focuses attention on the presidential election, it should be remembered that we will also choose our local leaders this year.
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THUMBS UP: To the 2011-12 arts season. Theatre Guild Valdosta’s rollicking comedy, “Caught in the Net,” officially brings to a close a magnificent schedule of shows ranging from theatre to opera to concerts to art exhibits and more from a variety of area venues. Theatre Guild will also open the 2012-13 season this summer with the musical “Into the Woods.” Until then, arts lovers can soon enjoy a new series of exhibits from the year-round Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts and three musicals starting in two weeks from Peach State Summer Theatre.
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Events that get things done
Finding something that repeatedly attracts the public is difficult enough, but finding an event that accomplishes that feat while also promoting your organization and helping others … well, in many places, that’s a rarity.
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Furloughs: They beat the alternative
As summer break nears, many area education boards have spent the final school days preparing faculty and staff for furloughs for the 2012-13 calendar.
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Getting a jump on hurricane season
Come June 1, the 2012 hurricane season begins and lasts through Nov. 30.
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A few thoughts for new graduates
Graduation ceremonies reflect how life marches on. For the students receiving their diplomas and degrees, graduation is a culmination of the majority of their lives’ work.
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Video helps veterans
During Thursday night’s Military Officers Association of America meeting, the local chapter shared a video presentation regarding the Community Blueprint program, which is also known as Valdosta Veterans First.
For those unfamiliar with Community Blueprint, Valdosta is one of three cities across the nation selected as a pilot city for the program. -
Happy Mother's Day!
Mother. Mama. Mommy. Ma. Mom. She fed us when we were too small to feed ourselves. She nurtured us, clothed us, cleaned us, protected us.
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THUMBS UP: To Dr. Brian Hickox. Valdosta’s newest chiropractor overcame great odds to open his practice last week. Born with partial vision, an assault robbed him of the remainder of his sight. Despite these odds, he followed his dream to become a chiropractor. School took him twice as long, at seven years rather than the usual three and a half to complete, but he reached his goal. The story of Brian Hickox should be an inspiration to us all. It proves that we may lack sight, we may have to overcome difficulties and disabilities, but that doesn’t mean we have to lack vision.
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