HOGANSVmL HOME NEWS - THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2003
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t's Tar and Feather the Journalist
EDITOR:
I read with much disgust today Clint Claybrook's article
Showdown is "lhesday". In my opinion, Mr.
should be tarred and feathered and marched down
Street in Hogansville.
His to the "race issue" was both offensive and
¢ and completely erased any integrity your news-
may have had left. It is true your credibility has suf-
recent months. Maybe you would like to explain why
Harris, a candidate for Council Post 4, was listed as
White, or why an article concerning Dr. Jafri's med-
practice was under a heading "Police Investigate Cases".
you people proof-read?
I do not appreciate being labeled as a "white" person. In
• " the color of a person's skin has nothing whatso-
to do with his or her desires and capabilities as a pub-
official and should not be given consideration.
I have had to deal with this "racial thing" ever since the
I qualified for candidacy in the race for City Council,
it sickens me to my core. A man whom I don't even know
me and tried to intimidate me. A former mayor even
to my house, saying "they" got together and asked him
come by and try to convince me to withdraw from the race
was going to "mess things up"! All this did was add fuel
fire! There is no place for this type of "KKK mentali-
r" in this day and time. This is 2003 - not 1903. Has history
ht us nothing?
I do not judge a person by the color of their skin and I do
wish to be judged by my "color".
Some of the comments I've heard mostly have been "I'm
racist, but..." and come from people who claim to be
evidently do not read the same Bible I read
do they know the same God I know. If their house is on
does it matter what the color of the firemen are? If they
g to death, does it matter what color the doctor
Do black soldiers not fight alongside white soldiers? Is
a black Heaven and a white Heaven? Is there a black
and a white Hell?
Mr. Claybrook's article merely reinforces the ugly divi-
nature of some people. It breeds danger when you choose
and certainly does nothing to promote progress for a
r troubled.
We should be more concerned with working together to
a city we can all be proud of. We should not be con-
with a persons color• We are all in this boat together,
unless everybody rows in unison, we are going to pad-
die around in a circle.
"United we stand, divided we fall."
Shame on you, Clint Claybrook.
God bless Hogansville.
BEVERLY WEEKS
Hogansville
Reunion Events Need More Planning
DEAR EDITOR:
To the Reunion Week Planning Committee: An Open
Letter...
Until this year, I had not attended one of the Humming
Bird/Hogansville High School Reunion fest weekend (been
living out of state). I've heard others in the past talking about
how much fun they had, so I had to experience it for myself.
While I enjoyed some of the activities, planning beyond
the sporting events did not exist. Some may even say, miss-
ing in action. This sentiment was repeated expressed to me,
and felt by me.
While there were rumors that a dance was schedule at
the American Legion, but this could not be confirmed by any-
body I came in contact with (I wonder why?). A dance was
organized at Mike's Elite Restaurant, but it did not include
the many classmates that graced hall of HHS (I wonder why?).
I am saying this to say, a posting somewhere of all organ-
ized events beyond the games would have been nice.
With regard to the flag football games, as a former play-
er, I have heard others raise questions about their safeW (i.e.,
fitness) -- old bones and backs.
I would like to float an idea for the 2004 Humming Bird
Festival/School Reunion game. Maybe the organizers should
approach Callaway High School with a proposal.
• The festival could sponsor a Hogansville High School
Memorial Junior Varsity Game (Classic) for Callaway. Local
teams like Heard County, Greenville, Manchester, etc. would
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from left are Vicar Ron Clummer, godparents Frank and Pat Maas holding T.J. And Torah, and proud parents
and Cady Hall.
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Topic of Subdivision Meeting
An informational meeting for the
of the Cameron Point subdi-
located off Cameron Mill Road
County, will take place on Nov.
13 at 6 p.m.
The meeting will be held at the Dallas
Church located at Wares
All other interested citizens are
to attend.
Point and Sturbridge
located adjacent to the
are a classic example of wildland urban
interface situation similar to the areas
being plagued by wildfires in California
and other parts of the country.
The Georgia Forestry Commission
is taking a proactive approach to reduc-
ing fire danger to residents that find
themselves in an interface environment.
Cameron Point is the latest project
to put into effect procedures to reduce
forest fuels and establish permanent
fire breaks around the subdivision.
The point of the meeting will be to
demonstrate those procedures with
slide and movie presentations.
The Commission's Firewise trailer
will also be in the church parking lot for
tours.
Firewise is a national effort to edu-
cated citizens on the dangers of wild-
land fires in the urban interface and
what the homeowner can do to fire proof
the area around their homes.
For more information contact the
Georgia Forestry Commission at 770-
254-7218 or 706-845-4122.
Student Wins VFW Essay Competition
Demario McDowell recently
m award for excellence in writ-
for his entry in the Patriot's Pen
Competition, a VFW-sponsored
event at Callaway Middle School.
His essay, entitled "My Pledge to
America" read:
My pledge to America is to honor
respect the United States of
and if necessary to sacrifice
life for its continued freedom.
this country, my life and my
freedom would disappear.
When I pledge allegiance to the
United States Flag, it is as if I am look-
at America. The red, white and blue
our flag symbolizes the blood that
was shed to make us free, the lives that
built this country, and the hope for all
future generations. The flag represents
a country that offers people a chance
for happiness and success. I treat the
flag like a doctor treats his patient - not
like a terrorist treats people with threat-
ening guns and knives.
My state of Georgia is not the biggest
or the richest state in America, but
Georgia was one of the first thirteen
colonies that formed this great country.
I want Georgia to be the safest,
strongest, most productive, most char-
itable and most loyal state in America.
I challenge all Americans to respect
every human being - no matter the race,
the gender, the standard of living, or the
religion. Too many wars have been
fought over senseless issues. Problems
can often be solved without killing.
Humans should be able to talk to each
other and meet in the middle.
I want my life to shine so that all of
my fellow Americans will know that I
believe in the "home of the brave and
the land of the free". I believe that
America is the greatest nation on earth.
I want to make sure that America is the
greatest nation on earth. I want to make
sure that America stays on the top rung
of the ladder, I pledge to support our
country by helping the homeless, visit-
ing the sick, preserving our environ-
ment, cleaning up the planet, and get-
ting the best education that I can.
Happy birthday to Josie Smith Nov. Nov. 12 will be blood pressure
Gordan Nov. 8, Edwin Spradlin cheeks and exercise.
14, Lurine Craven Nov. 21, and Mondays and Wednesdays come join
Marciniak Nov. 26. us for exercise, walking and games.
The Senior Center will be closed Nov.
11. Thanksgiving day and the following Bingo, quilting and nutrition will be
Priday the Center will also be closed for., Nov. 13. Friday, Nov. 14 will be exercise,
the holiday, games and a movie.
Nov. 18 will feature bingo and holi-
day cooking. A birthday party will be
on Nov. 20 for the November birthday
members.
A Thanksgiving lunch will be served
on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Happy Thanksgiving.
be invited to improve attendance.
• The game would take place on Saturday during the fes-
tival in Hogansville, so it does not conflict with the school's
varsity game.
* During the half time show, we could remember former
teams, players, coaches, cheerleaders, etc.
• The winner of the game would receive the Annual
Hogansville High School Memorial/Humming Bird Festival
Trophy. Also, a Most Valuable Offensive and Defensive play-
er would be recognized.
In the end, this would achieve a number of objectives.
Provide an opportunity for many us to fellowship with old
class mates. Create a real game that will likely have many
kids from the Hogansville area. The children of many of the
alumni would experience that the old "Greenwave Spirit".
Also, we could save a few aching backs!!!!
Also, this would likely provide a means for additional peo-
ple to visit Hogansville during that weekend to spend money.
The way I see it, this would be a Win, Win, Win Proposition
for all. Any thoughts?
TONY B. LOWE
(HHS '84)
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