Tiftonite Gets National Award

Sept. 13, 2016

Tifton, Georgia

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TIFTON'S LEE TURNER RECEIVES

NATIONAL CANCER VOLUNTEER AWARD

The American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) honored Lee Turner of Tifton on Sunday as recipient of this year's Ambassador Constituent Team (ACT) Lead of the Year Award during the group's annual Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.


Lee Turner, center, receives award at D.C. summit meeting.

The ACT Lead of the Year Award is presented to the volunteer who

successfully advances the ACS CAN

mission and its volunteer structure in their community.

Every Ambassador Constituent Team has an ACT Lea d at the helm to oversee the Cancer Society's grassroots activities within a congressional district .

"It was such an honor to receive this award," Turner said. "It is such a honor to represent the Congressional District 8 of Georgia. Thanks to all that supported me in my journey with American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and Lights of Hope -- we will find a cure."

Turner, a Tifton restaurant manager, is the leader in the Eighth Congressional District. He has led the local and regional efforts to sell and collect luminaries for the Cancer Society's "Lights of Hope" ceremony tonight (Tuesday) at the U.S. Capitol reflecting pool. More than 20,000 lights honoring cancer survivors and memorializing those who have lost their fight with the disease will light

the grounds.

More than

600 cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones from all 50 states and nearly every congressional district are on Capitol Hill this week to ask members of Congress to make the fight against cancer a national priority.

In Capitol Hill meetings, ACS CAN's volunteer advocates are urging lawmakers to increase federal research funding at the National Cancer Institute through the appropriations process and by passing 21st Century Cures legislation. They are also encouraging lawmakers to advance legislation supporting patients' quality of life by increasing access to palliative care, an extra layer of support that can be provided at any age or any stage of illness. Additionally, they are asking lawmakers to close a loophole in Medicare that often results in surprise costs for seniors when a polyp is found during a routine colonoscopy.

'RIDE TO RECOVERY'

CYCLISTS ROLLING THROUGH TIFTAREA

A group of cyclists -- saying they are making a "Ride to Recovery" -- will be pedaling through Tifton on Wednesday during a 500-mile journey to Orlando to raise awareness of people suffering through and recovering from substance abuse.

The group left Lawrenceville on Monday, is going through Macon today, and will travel through Tifton and Valdosta before heading into Florida for Lake City and Gainesville on Thursday and finishing in Orlando on Friday.

At several stops, the cyclists are sharing personal stories and seeking methods for breaking addiction.

TIFTAREA ACADEMY ANNOUNCES HOMECOMING COURT

Tiftarea Academy has named its 2016 Homecoming attendants. Pictured from left are: Front row, senior Kaycee Goodman, daughter of Anthony and Kay Goodman of Chula; senior Cameron Veazey, daughter of Amy and Scott Veazey of Tifton; senior Brooke Wilson, daughter of Jeff and Leigh Wilson of Rebecca.

Back row from left: 8th-grader Marley Gunter, daughter of Chad and Myla Gunter of Sylvester; freshman Dhruvi Patel, daughter of Kamlesh and Sangita Patel of Tifton; sophomore Madison Cook, daughter of Todd and Christie Cook of Fitzgerald; and junior Grace Hall, daughter of Chrystal and Kyle Kendrick of Tifton.

Tiftarea Academy's homecoming game will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, in Chula.

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ABAC STUDENTS AID FLOOD VICTIMS

During the Labor Day weekend, 20 students from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College traveled to Louisiana to help recent flood victims.

The effort, led by Dr. Johnny Evans, dean of the School of Science and Mathematics, involved students helping

eight families.

"This all came about by a phone call from a friend of mine who was doing relief work in the area," said Evans. "He told me that the people desperately needed help. I knew that we could be of service and began putting a team together with lecturer of biology Allison Miller. I couldn't have done this without her help."

The trip developed quickly. The ABAC community rallied to donate supplies, including cases of water, snacks, tools, and protective gear.

The demolition of the homes and a church building included removing household items, as well as the drywall, insulation, flooring and cabinets. In doing so, the students helped to ease the burden of recovery for eight families affected by flooding.

"Our students got an understanding of what it means to help those in need," said Evans. "They understand the value of giving your time to help your neighbors. They understand that stuff -- material possessions -- are not as important as family and life."

Evans said he would love to go back and help with more of the recovery and rebuilding efforts. He is considering getting another group during ABAC's fall break in October.

"When people are living in the aftermath of a disaster, they are living in one of the darkest times of their lives," said Evans. "We had the opportunity to step in and provide help and be a brief moment of light and hope in the midst of their darkness."

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'GRITS & GRANDPARENTS'

BREAKFAST AT NORTHSIDE SCHOOL

Northside Primary School in Tifton the other day was the setting for "Grits with Grandparents."

Allison Latham's first-grade class invited their grandparents to visit the classroom and have breakfast with the children.

At photo at left, Sunny and Dale Pflug get served some grits at the school.

Saturday, September 24

10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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Traditional foods, non-stop performances from the La Fiesta Stage, Street Dance with Quique Fuentes from Atlanta Radio Rumba, Children's Area with Rides and Face Painting,

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