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Who doesn’t like to get
something new? If you are
a hunter, you love to get
the latest gadget to make
you a better hunter. If you
are a ball player, you want
the latest bat so you can
hit the ball farther. When
you are getting ready to
go back to school after the
summer break, everybody
wants a new outfit for that
first day. You see, there is
actually some psychology
involved in that. New stuff
makes people feel better. It
gives people confidence.
I am a huge believer
in research. We should
all be that way. I, for one,
am glad that my medical
doctors stay abreast of the
latest research in the field
of medicine. Who would
want to go to a doctor that
ignored current research?
Believe it or not, there
is tons of educational
research about every facet
of the education realm. As
educators and as citizens
who care about what’s best
for our students, we should
be voracious consumers of
that research. We should
look for every possible
avenue to give our students
a leg up in this world.
I came across a
research article from
2009. This article looked
at the construction of new
educational facilities. We
in Jenkins County are very
lucky. We have an amazing
school facility and are
in the final stages of an
addition made possible
through federal funding.
New construction is not
an option for all schools,
but when the opportunity
arises, it has shown to be
a motivational avenue
toward success for both
teachers and students.
Reformers from Horace
Mann in the 1840s to
John Dewey had specific
ideas about school designs.
Dewey, however, saw the
school's physical designs as
interwoven with teaching
and learning. The Gates
Foundation rediscovered
Dewey’s faith and
convinced educators across
the US to break down
crowded high schools into
new smaller units. (Fuller,
B., Dauter, L., Hosek, A.,
Kirschenbaum, G., McKoy,
D., Rigby, J., and Vincent,
J., 2009)
The article focused
on the rapid growth in
Los Angeles schools that
stemmed from the robust
growth of the textile, food
service, and entertainment
industries. In 1997, the Los
Angeles Unified School
District was serving over
681,000 students with
an estimated shortage of
over 200,000 seats. South
Gate Middle School was
designed to serve 800
students but had over 4,200
on roll. On average, 20,000
students were being bussed
out of the city to suburban
schools.
Between 2000 and 2008,
See EAGLE page I
Arnold Hillis Retires After 16
Years of Service with Jenkins
County Sheriff’s Office
By Joe Brady, Editor
far
The Times
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
Labor Day was always
a lazy holiday around
our household. We didn’t
have grand barbecues or
lavish parties. We didn’t
even come to Emmalane
for Labor Day. Instead, we
stayed up watching the Jerry
Lewis Telethon.
We don’t have those
things anymore, or not that
I’m aware of. For twenty-
four hours, you either
watched Jerry Lewis or you
just didn’t observe Labor
Day the way you were
meant to. It was amazing
to see the transformation
Jerry went through as the
hour’s dmg on. By the end
of the first 12 hours, his bow
tie was hanging around his
neck, a cigarette dangled
from his mouth, and coffee
in his hand.
Do y’all remember the
year he and Dean Martin
made amends on live TV?
Oh, we talked about that for
years. That is actually about
the only thing I remember
about Dean Martin. Other
than my Aunt Judy did
love that man! Judy loved
Deano and Mimi loved John
Wayne! I remember Mimi
used to say John Wayne
could park his boots under
her bed anytime! Now y’all,
Mimi was my great aunt
Wilma Wells, some of you
may remember her.
She’s the one who, when
I graduated from mortuary
school, rode in the back
of Mama’s pickup truck
in a rocking chair through
downtown Atlanta. You
could do that in those days,
children. We looked like the
Beverly Hillbillies! Some
would say, that’s a Mons
for ya! Except she was a
Womack!
Mimi was also a fan of
rare steaks. I used to hate
sitting across from her in a
restaurant because the blood
swimming in her plate was
not appetizing, to say the
least.
One time, at the Western
Sizzlin in Augusta, Mimi
ordered her rare steak. Once
the waitress brought it out
and set it in front of her,
Mimi looked at it, then at
the waitress and said, “Now
honey, I ordered my steak
rare, R-A-R-E not raw,
R-A-W! That’s all for now,
take care!
Letters To Tlie
John Paul Hearn, Superintendant
Jenkins County School System
Jenkins County - After an illustrious 16-
year career in the Jenkins County Sheriffs
Office, Arnold Hillis, a stalwart figure in local
law enforcement, retired on August 31, 2023.
Hillis's unwavering dedication and tireless
commitment to the community have left an
indelible mark on the department and the
residents of Jenkins County.
Sheriff Robert Oglesby, who had the privilege
of working alongside Hillis during his tenure,
expressed his heartfelt appreciation for Hillis's
contributions. "I would like to thank Arnold for
all his hard work and dedication to the Jenkins
County Sheriff’s Office," Sheriff Oglesby said.
"His service has been exemplary, and he has
played a vital role in maintaining the safety and
security of our community."
Hillis began his career with the Jenkins
County Sheriffs Office 16 years ago, and over
the years, he became a trusted and respected
member of the department. His commitment to
upholding the law and serving the citizens of
Jenkins County was unwavering, earning him
the admiration and respect of both colleagues and community members.
Throughout his tenure, Hillis worked diligently to ensure the safety and well-being of
Jenkins County's residents.
Sheriff Oglesby emphasized the significance of Hillis's retirement, saying, "Arnold's
retirement marks the end of an era in our department. He leaves behind a legacy of commitment,
honor, and service that will continue to guide us as we work to uphold the law and protect our
community."
As Arnold Hillis embarks on this new chapter of his life, the residents of Jenkins County
and the entire law enforcement community extend their heartfelt best wishes for a well-earned
retirement. His legacy of
service will forever be etched
in the annals of the Jenkins
County Sheriffs Office, a
testament to his unwavering
commitment to the safety and
security of the community he
served with distinction.
Hillis is pictured with
Detective Wesley Aaron and
Sheriff Robert Oglesby. Photo
contributed.
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