HOGANSVILI.E HOME NEWS - THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2002 Pv ;J.: :-,:\\;
Former Principal Deserves Support, Concern
DEAR EDITOR:
I would like to take an
opportunity to set the record
straight on some of the things
with the recent incident at
Hogansville Elementary and
the former principal, Ms.
Smitlx
People are quick to jump
to conclusions based on
newspaper articles that have
not been fully researched,
and then they voice their con-
clusions as truth. It has been
reported that Ms. Smith
screamed at the child in ques-
tion -NOT true. Ms. Smith has
a naturally loud voice that
carries well. But she did not
scream.
I know this because the
incident happened just out-
side my office door, the door
was open, and I heard it.
Also, immediately after
the incident, the substitute
teacher went directly to the
cafeteria with the child and
stayed there.
I know this because I was
with her to help with the
child's lunch. He was fine,
just as if nothing had hap-
pened. Ms. Smith came to the
cafeteria to check on the
child. Since he was fine, she
immediately went to find
SHARIN6 IDEAS- Zone 14 held their annual quarterly meeting last week at Rogers. Lt.
C-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-v. Tom Little of Moreland presided after a delicious meal. The meeting was well attend-
ed. Frances Robinson, Iongtime member, was presented several awards including a
plaque for Outstanding Service, a certificate of recognition for enrolling ten new mem-
bers over a penod of time and a lapel pin. Shown above are Governor Gay Lowry,
Frances Robinson and Lt. Governor for Zone 14, Tom Little.
Toy Collection Underway Here
-LaGrange College students are collect-
ing new toys and accepting monetary dona-
tions for the opening of this year's Panther
Toy Store, as part of the annual Celebrate the
Servant week on campus.
Drop-boxes for new toys are located
throughout LaGrange, including Katie's
Restaurant and LC Connection, and volun-
teers will be collecting toys and cash dona-
tions during the LaGrange College men's bas-
ketball game at Mariotti Gym, Friday, Dec.
6, at 4 p.m.
The toy store will then be open by invi-
tation only, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.
7, at Callaway Auditorium.
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:=h::l 'Trees on Parade' Set for Saturday
ag for" T°'La6an e Junior
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tder 8 woman's. ,eiUb, pdly
cross, announces the Trees on
tifullyi Parade benefit will be held
in a 1 Saturday, December 7 from
7:30-midnight at the
Lafayette Garden Inn.
Tickets for this event are $75
per couple or $40 per indi-
vidual. Tickets may be pur-
chased at the door the night
of the event or by calling 880-
5417 for advance tickets.
The focus of the event is
to give back to the communi-
ty. This year the club has
selected three worthy chari-
ties to receive proceeds from
the event: D.A.S.H., The
Pregnancy Center of
LaGrange, and Twin Cedars
Youth Services.
D.A.S.H. is a non-profit
organization with the pur-
pose of providing access to
dependable, affordable, sus-
tainable housing to all citi-
zens of LaGrange. The organ-
ization was inspired by
Habitat for Humanity
Twenty First Century
Challenge and supported by
Jimmy Carter. D.S.H. plans
to use p, _roczeeds to construct
homes in Troup County for
its citizens in need.
Pregnancy Center of
LaGrange educates women
in a Ctian environment
who are experiencing crisis
pregnancy with truthful
inforntion on the options
avai b . The organization
also assists women with
maternity.clothing and baby
items. The Pregnancy Center
plans to use p rogee for par-
enting and pregnancy class-
es and services.
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1Xvin Cedars Youth
Services provides "at risk"
children and their families
support systems to help them
achieve optimum potential.
The organization also pro-
vides outpatient counseling,
summer camps and educa-
tional services. Twin Cedars
Youth Services plans to
implement an equine thera-
peutic program for the youth
at the Bradfield Center with
Trees on Parade proceeds.
Guests at Trees on Parade
will be given the opportuni-
ty to choose which benefici-
ary will receive the most pro-
ceeds from the event. The
organization with the most
votes will receive 50% of the
proceeds, with the second
most votes 30%, and the
remaining organization
receiving 20% of the pro-
ceeds.
Featured happenings at
Trees on Parade are The
Mistletoe Market, Live Tree
Auction and 'Show Me the
Money Tree.' The Mistletoe
Market isa silent auction with
over 100 items donated by
local businesses and individ-
uals. Included are items that
would be great for stocking
stuffers, such as gift certifi-
cates, or things that can't
even fit under the tree, like
weekend getaways!
Programs with all auction
items will be available at the
door the evening of the ben-
efit. At 10 p.m., the Liye
Auction ' will begin with 10
decorated trees in 4' and 6'
sizes. Every tree is sponsored
by local businesses and dec-
orated in various themes by
locai talent. Another high-
light of the evening is the
'Show Me the Money Tree.'
One $5 raffle ticket could be
the winner of $1,000 donated
by local doctors and a
Christmas tree decorated in
the money theme. The
announcement of this winner
will be made at 11 p.m.
The fun won't end there!
PAPA, a -local band, will be
helping everyone put on, or
kick off, their dancing shoes!
The band will begin playing
at 8:00 p.m. and will contin-
ue throughout the evening.
Trees on Parade is a won-
derful way to kick off the sea-
son of giving. So, come join
us for some holiday cheer and
help us give back to our com-
munity by supporting our
local charities.
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Coach Glover (the parent) to
tell him what had happened.
She met him in the hallway
and informed him of what had
taken place. Ms. Smith-NOT
the substitute--told the par-
ent.
I have worked at the
school for a year, and have
been involved in teaching Jr.
Achievement there for six
years.
In that time, I have come
to know Ms. Smith to first and
always have the best interest
of the students at heart. She
really loves them, and it'.
such a shame that this inci
dent could ruin her career
She still has people who care
and support her.
JOYCIE BR()WN
Hogansville
1879 E. Main St. (next to Hurnmingbird Chevron)
637-9001
10 - 10 Mon. - Thurs. • 10 - Midnight Fri. & Sat.
and 1 - 9 Sun.
Arcade Games & Pool Tables
All Ages Welcome (Under 12 Must Be Accompanied by an Adult)
PIZZA PARTY
Friday, Dec 6th 7 - 9 p.m.
Everyone Welcome ° FREE Admission
Come Join The Fun!
FREE PIZZA & SOFT DRINKS
Customws
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