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THUMBS UP: To Coach David Dean and the Valdosta State University Blazers again for their overwhelming win last week of the NCAA Division II National Championship. The Blazers overcame all odds and all of the naysayers for riveting championship season. Congratulations, Blazers!
THUMBS UP: To all who have donated to the Empty Stocking Fund. This year’s fund raises money for next year’s presents. The more money raised this year means the more children who will be helped next year. Two years ago, the fund raised enough to help about 900 registered kids. Last year, the fund raised enough money to help about 1,200 children this year. Let’s help at least as many kids next year by continuing to give to the Empty Stocking Fund through Christmas and into the New Year.
THUMBS UP: To Jessica Jordan. The 8-year-old girl entered a pageant and won an appearance on a TV show. Born with a heart defect, the youngster has tried many things during her life. She has played soccer, taken ballet, won a pageant and appeared on TV. Who knows what great things she may do next?
THUMBS UP: To Dr. Gerald Merwin, director of Valdosta State University Adult Academic Degree Completion and Professional Development Programs. Recently, Merwin led VSU to win the 2012 Council for Adult and Experiential Learning Institutional Service Award, and more importantly, he has helped numerous area adults find a new career and a new lease on life.
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Thank you, EMS
We always pull over for them, but we rarely seem to thank them.
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Tornado: An aftermath of help
Seeing the massive path of destruction left in the wake of tornadoes in Oklahoma Monday was a sobering reminder of the power of spring storms.
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Thoughts on graduation
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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THUMBS UP: To Dr. John Gaston, retiring dean of Valdosta State University’s College of the Arts. For the past 10-plus years, Gaston has worked to build a more interconnected program with various artistic and communications departments working together. Given that you are likely to see one College of the Arts department collaborating with another during events is proof of Gaston’s success.
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On the go this weekend
Take a breath.
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Sharing the roads with motorcycles
With the recent pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, the number of motorcycles on area roads has increased.
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Thank your local law enforcement today
Today, May 15, was designated Peace Officers Memorial Day back in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy was in office.
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Visit musical roots this weekend
Beginning Saturday, May 18, Nashville, Ga., will be hosting a special Smithsonian exhibit, “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music.” The exhibit will continue through the end of June and Nashville has done a tremendous job in promoting and planning for the exhibit.
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Happy Mother’s Day!
A few years ago, a television commercial asked, Who first believed in you? Many folks may have instinctively answered by simply saying, Mom.
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THUMBS UP: To mail workers, volunteers and food bank staff for gathering food for the annual Stamp Out Hunger postal food drive today. A plastic bag designated for canned goods and other non-perishable food items should have arrived in your mailbox earlier this week. If you haven’t already, take a few moments to fill the bag with food and hang from your mailbox. If you didn’t receive the special Stamp Out Hunger bag, any plastic bag filled with food will do. This food drive helps feed thousands of South Georgians annually. Valdosta-Lowndes County often donates more food than nearly all other cities and counties in Georgia.
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