2 Times-Herald Xtra | Wednesday, January 11, 2017
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The Hendersons, Kelly, left, Kellie, and William are grateful to be close to home and have the ability to spend each day with with William.
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urge Waffle House to give Heather Stanley her job back.” Across social media, many echoed similar sentiments regarding an informal boycott of Waffle House. “So unfair (of) Waffle House,” said Carolyn Smith Futral of Hogansville. “She was an asset to your establishment and did what anyone would have done…(I) will not be stopping by your Waffle House again since you don’t believe in protecting oneself, fellow workers, and citizens.” One of the company’s regional managers reached out to Stanley Monday. Stanley said an unidentified Waffle House representative told her that the termination was premature. “They said I should have been suspended and then conducted their investigation to determine what to do,” she said. The same representative asked if Stanley were allowed to return, would she want to work at a different location. “I said I want to stay here, but I’d prefer not to work third shift anymore,” she said. Waffle House spokesperson Pat Warner said that a regional manager had recently been in touch with Stanley, but could not expand on what was discussed. **** Cl ay Neely : cl ay@new n a n .com , @ clayneely
the manager,” she said. “They were apologetic, but they need to teach their employees to treat everyone the same and not be insensitive about anyone’s condition. He’s a person. He’s human, too.” Burger King’s local and corporate management did not respond to requests for a comment for this news story. Marcy Colton, director of hearing advocacy group Deaf Can, said although the gesture was not courteous, she doesn’t believe the cashier meant any harm or malice. “It’s unfortunate that people see the fact that someone is deaf,” Colton said. “Just look at them as an individual and don’t label. Never label anybody.” Colton said education is the key to clear up misconceptions about the deaf community and to treat everyone with respect. “Treat people the same way you would treat anyone,” Colton said. Atlanta Speech School Executive Director Comer Yates said he was glad to learn the restaurant apologized for what occurred. Yates said, “I’m grateful the newspaper is raising awareness of the opportunity and responsibility to engage with each other with dignity and respect.”
DELIVERY Continued from page 1 local hospital. Having arrived 17 weeks early, William was in need of specialized care offered only at the highest and most critical level, an option that was not available at the local facility until just last year. Weighing just one pound, seven ounces at birth, the Henderson’s infant son was able to remain at Piedmont Newnan Hospital in the facility’s recently-added Level 3 NICU. Prior to the local hospital earning level-3 status, parents of micro preemies and critically-ill infants had to seek care up to 72 miles away in Columbus, a transfer that would have been high-risk for both Kellie and William. “It is trying at times,” explained Kellie. “But, knowing he’s here [at Piedmont Newnan] when I go home helps me sleep at night.” The Hendersons moved to Newnan recently, to allow Kelly to be closer to his job at a local company. “The one-on-one care and personal relationships with the staff helps put me at ease,” Kellie said. “Both doctors are so gentle, intelligent and caring. They’ve named him Sir William for his fighting spirit.” According to representatives of Piedmont Newnan Hospital, of the 1,200 infants delivered each year, up to 12 percent are admitted to the hospital’s NICU for specialized care. This number includes those infants born prematurely as well as those born with illness or in need of other medical treatment at birth. Piedmont Neonatologist Adegboyega Aderibigbe said these infants not only need highly specialized care, but can benefit from parents’ nearness and ability to visit, speak to, and being held. “Babies recognize their mother’s voice and scent,” Aderibigbe said. “Having constant contact makes a big difference.” The opportunity for continued closeness with critically ill or severely premature infants would not have been possible in Newnan before the local facility added the Level 3 NICU. “It is fabulous to be close to home and have the ability to spend each day with William,” said Kellie. “Being just 10 minutes away allows us to easily visit and be active in his care.”
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