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This three-dimensional piece of art was
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the "June Jam 2011" in the most
visited section on the left. On the
bottom of the page there will be an
"Art of Recycling" link.
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It was a good week for...

Cancer Research. Synergy Salon and Beremedy. Griffinite Blake RTC Smokin. Ryan Rogers and his
Franklin & Rosemary Traveling Canterbury and his nonprofit BBQ team took home first place
Boutique raised thousands of Beremedy were featured on in the chicken contest and third
dollars to donate to the American ScoutMob's "Local Mug" on place for ribs at the BBQ & Blues
Cancer Society with their Thursday, April 14. Read the Festival in Barnesville April 22
Ten teachers from the Griffin-Spalding County School System who are in "Fashion Fights" fashion show to interview at www.scoutmob. &23.
graduate school have received $1000 scholarships from the Griffin Spalding fight cancer. Over 100 men and com/atlanta/scoutfinds/1444.
Education Foundation. These scholarships are reimbursement for their monies
spent while pursuing their graduate degree. women attended the event at Matt and Sheri Middleton. The couple
Synergy Salon and the after party celebrated their second wedding
at Safehouse Coffee and Tea on anniversary and their baby
Anna Burns, Director of School & Community Services for the school system, Thursday, April 21.
said, "The school system is fortunate to have an education foundation that daughter turned five months old.
supports the advancement of our teachers. Funds for this annual opportunity
are raised through the Teachers Giving to Teachers campaign and donations.
This year we had a great group of applicants evaluated by a Griffin Spalding
Education Foundation committee. To determine the recipients, the committee
singled out exemplary responses to questions, strong references, and the kinds
of graduate degrees the applicants are pursuing.”

This year's recipients of the $1,000 scholarships for tuition reimbursement are:
The Earth. The City of Williamson
Recipient Degree Pursued
celebrated Earth Day (April 22)
Allison Baker Masters of Education – Instructional Technology by taking their recycling program
Cowan Road Elementary Georgia Southern University weekly, making it easier for
Griffin-Spalding Schools. GSCS residents to keep their trash out
Katie Buffington Masters of Early Childhood Education system was represented by six of landfills.
Jordan Hill Elementary Mercer University Griffin High School Students in
the Georgia legislature. These Stepping Stones. The educational
Kayla Sue Echols Masters in Education with Reading Endorsement Ronnie Perdue. Spalding BOC therapy center will celebrate its
Jordan Hill Elementary Mercer University students supported the General
Assembly as pages of Lt. Gov. presented Perdue with the "Bain 20th anniversary on April 30 with
Susanne Hare Ed.S. in Mathematics Education Casey Cagle. Proctor Award for Volunteerism" "Celebrate Under the Big Top."
Jackson Road Elementary University of Georgia on April 18. Perdue responded
by saying "This was one big
Gayle Harvil Masters of Education in Mathematics Education surprise" and "Bain Proctor was a Chuck Copeland. The President of
Futral Road Elementary University of Georgia special person in my life. " First National Bank was named
Griffin Exchange Club's Man of
Andrea Helms Masters in Deaf Education the Year 2010 on April 26 for his
Jordan Hill Elementary Valdosta State University years of community service and
Walter Preston Ed.S. Teaching and Learning volunteer work.
Griffin High School Liberty University
Anna Rivera Specialist in Education, Teacher Leadership Had a good week?
Jordan Hill Elementary Mercer University
Clyde Forbes, senior; Christopher Foster,
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Spalding High School Georgia Southern University Darius Wynn, senior; Dale Ming, junior;
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Nina Williams Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership
Carver Road Middle Argosy University published!
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Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

Movies hosted in
the Park at Sixth
(City Hall Parking Deck in inclement weather)
Fun Starts at 7:30 p.m.
Movie starts at Dark.
Griffin’s ONLY Jewelry Supercenter Bring your own blanket or chair for seating.
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