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Ribbon cutting
SEGA MAMa and G.A.P. House
Ministries will hold a celebra- Casey Thornton
declines to
tion and ribbon cutting cer-
emony on Sunday from 10 a.m.
putts during
Friday’s Brantley
renew Mrs. Herrin’s contract
until 4 p.m. at the G.A.P. House. County High School By Ken Buchanan
Read what BCMS
The ribbon cutting ceremony golf tournament (Appeared online May 18.) principal Shelli Tyre
will begin at 2 p.m. For more fundraiser for the — whose resignation
information call 778-4274. school’s athletic Brantley County last week some say
department. More on Board of Education was the result of a
page 7. school superintendent vendetta by one of
Homecoming Drew Sauls told the
Brantley Enterprise today
her teachers — had
Philadelphia Wesleyan Church that the contract of mid-
to say in her letter of
will hold homecoming Sunday dle school science teacher resignation.
10:30 a.m. No Sunday school. Sherri Herrin, wife of
Special singing message by school board member Van
Herrin, was not renewed.
Brother Peter Lamos. Dinner Photo by Chris Buchanan/Staff
Renewal of the contract, usually a cut-and-dried affair,
after service. became a major issue last week when the school board, which
usually hashes out any differences among members during
Southside sing
Southside Baptist Church will
Records: Lamb fired by Twiggs See Axed, page 9
The Satilla Community Ser- levy on his salary at Twiggs See Water, page 9
one from Brantley County politics.”
A Twiggs County
vices Board will hold its next County in October 2006 for even bothered to check
Board meeting on Thursday almost $300,000 in back taxes. Lamb’s references there. See Lamb, page 9
at 6 p.m. in the Board Room The BCW also reported Assessor board member Lamb A public hearing has been set for residents and business
located at 1007 Mary Street, owners to discuss water and sewer rates at the Nahunta
city hall June 1 at 7:30 p.m. For more information call
Waycross. For more informa-
city clerk Angela Wirth at 912-462-6776.
tion, please contact LaCretia
Gassem at 912-449-7101.
Brantley jailer arrested
By Ken Buchanan
Fundraiser
Nahunta Church of God will
(Appeared online May 14.)
Brantley, DNR team up
sell chicken dinners on Friday
from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The
A Brantley County
Jail detention officer has
been arrested for provid-
for new boat ramp grant
menu consists of 1 chicken ing smokeless tobacco to By Chris Buchanan
leg quarter (smoked), potato inmates and making ter-
roristic threats. A grant proposal for a new boat ramp in Brantley County
salad, green beans, dessert David Peterman II, right, accepts his winnings
The sheriff ’s depart- was approved late last weekend following over a year’s worth
and a roll. The cost is $6.50 per at the school level from Taliaferro County ment reported today that Raulerson of work between Department of Natural Resources and
plates. Dining in is available Farm Bureau president Bobby Moore. Anthony Ray Raulerson, Brantley County Commissioners.
in church fellowship hall with 20, of a Nahunta address, “It’s something
was taken into custody after an undercover
free drinks.
Peterman wins Farm operation in which he was recorded pro-
viding the tobacco products to an inmate
we thought the county
needed and we’ve been
working on it ever
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Gospel sing
Bachlott Church of God will Drama Baseball camp
hold a gospel sing on Sunday Southside Baptist will hold a The 30th annual Robert Sapp
at 7 p.m. Refreshments served gospel through drama featur- baseball camp is accepting
after the sing. ing the “Kingdom Players” applications for its summer
drama team on Thursday, May sessions to be held at Mallory
27 at 7 p.m. They are from Lee Park on St. Simons and at
Reunion University. North Glynn Park in Bruns-
The Families of Hamon wick on Monday, June 7 - Fri-
Barber and James Everett day, June 11, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 912-223-0464, or the church at for eligible children ages 3-4.
“Rube” Barber, sons of Everett Concert for boys ages 7-14. For more 778-3226. The church is located For more information call
Obadiah “Chubb” Barber, will Jay Sweat and Travis Thirft information or brochures call in Atkinson Community next (912) 462-6552 or visit the center Child restraints
hold a reunion on Saturday at will perform oldies music on Jimmy Brown at 912-267-6724 or to Atkinson Pawn. at 470 Bryan Street, Suite A, The Waynesville VFD has been
12 p.m. at Odadiah’s Okefenok Thursday, May 27 from 6-8 p.m. Robert Sapp at 770-287-3309 or Nahunta. awarded Mini Grant and has
on Swamp Road in Waycross. at the Brantley County Library. email rsbbcamp@charter.net available technical assistance
Lunch will be held in the or visit www.robertsappbase- Pre-k enrollment and educational materials to
pavilion, bring your favorite ballcamp.com. Kidz Kountry Day Care and Writing workshops reduce the number of fatalities
dishes, tea or coke, and serving Reunion Learning Center is now accept- The Brantley County Histori- on Georgia’s roads. Materi-
utensils for your dishes. Paper The descendants of Emory ing enrollment in its 2010-2011 cal & Preservation Society, Inc. als include child restraints to
products will be furnished. For Arlington and Serena Eliza- Youth camp Pre-K Program. If your child will hold writing workshops at parents who meet financial
more information call Herbert beth Lee Johns will hold their The Brantley County Touch- will be 4 years of age on or be- the Confederate Park Library eligibility. For more informa-
Barber at 912-449-6432 or Sonny annual family reunion at down Club is hosting their 3rd fore September 1, 2010, you may each Wednesday from 10 a.m. tion about protecting your
Barber at 912-778-4683. Hoboken Elementary School Annual Youth Fundamental pick up an enrollment packet -2 p.m., until further notice, to child from preventable injuries,
on Saturday, May 29 beginning Camp on Monday, June 14, Monday through Friday from 6 help those who are writing contact Tonya Whitworth at
at 10 a.m. Family members are Tuesday, June 15, and Wednes- a.m. until 6 p.m. Kidz Kountry stories for the books, Story of 912-322-2935 or tonyaCPST@
Gospel sing asked to bring “the usual good day, June 16 from 9 a.m to 12 is located on Highway 82 in Brantley County, Vol. 2 and the yahoo.com.
Bachlott Church of God will eats.” For further information, p.m. for children entering Waynesville. For more informa- Confederate book. For more
hold a gospel sing on Saturday please contact Rev. Emory Ion 1st grade through 8th grade tion come by or call 778-5434. information contact Dorothy J.
at 7 p.m. with the New Taylor Johns at 912-282-1499 or Doro- 2010-2011 school year. Lunch Thomas at Djt1927@aol.com. Donations
singers. thy Johns Thomas at 912-265- will be provided and each Brantley County Neighbors
7599 or visit djt1927@aol.com. participant will receive a spirt Pre-k Helping Neighbors is currently
pack. Early registration fee Precious Stages is accept- Trivia accepting donations for sick
Reunion is $50 deadline is Sunday, May ing applications for Pre-k Southeast Singles will hold children, cancer patients, and
The Brantley County Class of Spaghetti dinner 23, late registraion fee is $65 enrollment for the 2010-2011 trivia Tuesdays at Applebees families in need. Some of the
1980 will hold their 30th year The Nahunta United Methodist from Monday, May 24 through school year. Your child must at 9 p.m. For more information sick children have requested
Class Reunion on Saturday Church will hold a Spaghetti Saturday, May 29. The deadline be four years old on or before call Nancy at 281-6026, Beverly chihuahua puppies, talking
at 5 p.m. at Twin Oaks Park Dinner on Thursday, June 3. for registration is Saturday, September 1, 2010 in order to at 387-5142 or Marva at 281-0535. birds, etc. Any donation will
in Schlatterville. For more Dinners consisting of spaghet- May 29. Registration forms can be eligible for Pre-k. For infor- be greatly appreciated. Please
information please call Tina ti, salad, garlic bread, dessert be picked up at KT Bugs, BC mation call 462-7151. contact Ronnie Jacobs at 462-
Clem Walker at 912-462-7125 or and beverage, will be served Designs and Movie Time. Cookbooks 5214, Pat Tompkins at 462-7443,
912-286-1613 or leave a message from 6-8 p.m. eat in or take The hardback cookbooks or Mert Dowling at 462-5455 for
for Alisa Altman Peeples at out. The cost will be $7. and all Pre-k published by the local chapter more information.
912-462-5955. proceeds benefit the Vacation Pageant The Brantley County Pre-Kin- of the United Daughters of the
Bible School project. The Mr. and Mrs. Brantley dergarten Program is accept- Confederacy are now available
Firecracker pageant will be ing applications for enrollment at the Brantley County library OREMC programs
Sing held on Saturday, June 19 for the 2010-2011 school year. at a cost of $12. For more infor- OREMC offers safety and en-
Harvest Community Church Gritz & Glitz beginning at 1:30 p.m. with the Your child must be four years mation, contact Karen Harrell ergy efficiency programs and
will hold a sing on Sunday at The Okefenokee Technical pageant to start at 2 p.m. at the old on or before September 1, at 462-8483. demonstrations to schools and
10:30 a.m. featuring regional College Foundation will hold Brantley County High School 2010 in order to be eligible for community and civic organiza-
southern gospel group Kindred it’s 3rd annual Gritz & Glitz Cafeteria. Entry fee is $50. For Pre-k. Registration packets tions in our service area. Their
Spirit. For more information Gala on Saturday, June 5 at more information contact may be picked up at the school Walking energy efficiency experts can
call 912-465-5591. the Railway Express Depot in Kathy at kathy.hendrix@coast- offices in Hoboken, Nahunta Southeast singles will walk ev- offer tips that will help you
downtown Waycross. A $200 albb.com. and Waynesville. Enrollment ery Monday and Wednesday at save electricity and stretch
ticket gives the owner two en- is limited. the YMCA track in Waycross at your budget. If you are inter-
Revival try passes and a chance to win Birthday calendars 6:30 p.m. For more information ested scheduling a program
Hickox Praise and Worship the $5000 grand prize. For more The Friends of the Library will call Nancy at 281-6026, Beverly for your group, please contact
will hold revival services information contact Cindy be selling birthday calendars BBQ cookoff at 387-5142 or Marva at 281-0535. our office at 912 462-5131 or 800-
beginning on Sunday at 6 p.m Tanner at ctanner@okefeno- again this year. We’ll be Lake Ware will hold a BBQ 262-5131 and talk with Craig
through Wednesday, May 26 at keetech.edu or 912-287-5829. looking for 12 photographs cookoff on Friday, October Muchison (ext. 1147), David
7 p.m. nightly. Speakers will be of Brantley County that will 15 and Saturday, October 16. Mission Smith (ext. 3319) or Linda Har-
Jason Marden and Brother Ray be featured each month. Be Brunswick stew competition The Satilla Community Mis- ris (ext. 1151).
Gillis. Hickox Praise and Wor- Coed league a part of this fundraiser by on Friday night and cookoff on sion in Hortense is open every
ship is located 2.5 miles down The Summer Coed League in submitting your photos of Saturday. For more informa- Wednesday from 5-7 p.m., or
Buffalo Creek Road in Hickox Hortense is looking for teams our beautiful area. Landscape tion, suggestions or questions in case of an emergency call Closet
community. (church and open). For more shots only, no people. Photos call 912-283-3865. Vendor forms any of the three names listed Neighbors Helping Neighbors
information contact Frances must be submitted in a 4x6 and fees are available upon below, and they will meet you has a clothes closet available at
Sloan at 473-2302 or Rhonda format and can be dropped off request. at the mission. The mission 135 Florida Avenue, Nahunta.
UPCOMING Lee at 579-2340. at the library or mailed to P.O. does take money, but we would Please call Rev. Jimmy and
Box 1090 Nahunta, GA., 31553. prefer a check made out to Barbara Bryant at 462-6340 for
There is no age limit and the Line dancing Satilla Baptist Church, and on an appointment.
HES registration deadline for photo submission Southeast Singles will hold line the memo put for Satilla Com-
Enrollment Hoboken Elemetary is holding is July 31. For additional infor- dancing classes every Monday
at 6:30 p.m. at Norman’s Music
munity Mission. If you have
any questions please feel free Support groups
Liberty Christian School is Kindergarten registration. If mation, contact the library @
currently taking applications you have a child who will be 912-462-5454. room. For more information to call Pastor Daniel Harris at SEGA MAMa’s meet on
for K-12 for the 2010-2011 school five (5) years old on or before call Betty at 285-5024, Nancy 912-237-1000, Bud Jones at 912- Tuesdays and Thursdays from
year. For more information call September 1 of this year he/ at 281-6026, Faye at 458-2267, 462-6397 or John Terwilleger at 6 -8:30 p.m. All coping skills
778-4931. she will need to be registered Pool tournament Marva at 281-0535 or Olive Grif- 912-579-9926. and life skills classes are on
for Kindergarten, unless cur- Cedar Lounge will hold a pool fin at 283-9607. an 8 week rotation the topics
rently enrolled in their Pre-k. tournament every Saturday at change but they are all faith
Gospel drama Paperwork is needed in order 3:30 p.m. For more information Mercy mission based. The Monday night
The Atkinson Church of God to be registered. Please call call 462-5741. Donations Liberty’s Mercy Mission be classes “Overcomers, A Daily
of Prophecy will hold a gospel the school office at 458-2135 for An account has been set-up at open for service every other Choice” will meets from 7 - 8:30
drama on Wednesday, May 26 more information. the Heritage Bank in Nahunta Thursday, serving a different p.m. Classes are free. A potluck
at 7 p.m. Hispanic church for Amy Schultze for dona- variety of food at 12 p.m. The dinner will be at 6:30 p.m.
The Atkinson Church of God tions to help with her medical clothes closet will open from 10
Nominations of Prophecy is starting an bills and expenses. Amy had a.m. to 4 p.m. on the same day.
Aging meeting The Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Church. For more a stroke on December 9 and is Liberty Lighthouse Worship Clothes closet
The Aging Advisory Council of is accepting nominations for information call Javier Rosales recovering at home. Center sponsors the mission Waynesville Baptist is in need
the Southern Georgia Regional Citizen of the Year, Business at 912-269-0733, Rowdy Eunice located in the social hall of the of clothes and shoes of all sizes
church, located three miles for their clothes closet. The
Adult education south of Nahunta off US 301. closet is open every Tuesday
Brantley County Adult Educa- For more information or dona- from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
American Indian
it’s your home time instructor is selected, the
center will return to a full time
schedule. If you have any ques-
GeorgiaCares
GeorgiaCares, a local part-
nership with the Division of
The American Cherokee
Confederacy of Georgia is ac-
cepting members with 1/16 or
tions, please call 912-462-7923 or Aging Services, is designed to more of Indian heritage. You
Okefenokee Technical College educate and help seniors and don’t have to be just Cherokee,
When you think of your home, you don’t just think of the outside, you 912-287-6580. disabled persons under age 65 as long as you don’t belong to
think of everything inside, too. A homeowners policy from Cotton sort through the complexities another tribe or organization.
of Medicare and related health For more information contact
States will help you protect the things that are most important to you.
Issued by Cotton States Mutual Insurance CompanySM, Atlanta, GA or COUNTRY Casualty
Chamber meeting insurance concerns. Their the American Cherokee Con-
The Brantley County Chamber counselors are non-biased and federacy Tribal Office 619 Pine
Insurance Company®, Bloomington, IL. of Commerce will hold their our services are free. For help, Cone Road, Albany, Georgia
meetings on the third Wednes- call 1-800-669-8387.
day at 12 p.m. of every month.
For more information call
Michael White Tim Sawyer at 462-6282 or visit
bchamber@btconline.net.
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People
CCG lands
OTC ogy; John Downs, Computer another
contruction
Support Specialist; Kelly
Dr. Gail Thaxton, presi- Herrin, Certified Nursing
dent of Okefenokee Techni- Assistant; Jimmy Hickox,
cal College, has announced
the Presidentπs List for
Winter Quarter 2010.
Forest Technology; Nicole
Hunt, Cosmetology; Scotty
Hutcherson; Amanda Lee,
project
To qualify for this honor, Certified Nursing Assistant; The College of Coastal
a student must be classified Heather Mikels, Cosmetol- Georgia has landed another
as a full-time student, have a ogy; Mallory Mock, Certified key general obligation bond
grade point average of 3.75 or Nursing Assistant; Letitia construction project in the
higher, and have a cumula- Shiland, Early Childhood FY2011 budget.
tive GPA of 2.0 or better. Care and Education; Aman- U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston The $5.9 million project
The following Brant- da Roberson, Radiologic to comprehensively renovate
• 2125 Minnesota Avenue Regulators shut down Satilla Community Bank the support of the General
Assembly and the Board of
• Valdosta Highway • US 84 Regents. A new health and
Federal regulators shut down Satilla Community Bank of St. Marys, which once had science building is scheduled
• Waycross GA 31553 a branch in Nahunta, as well as Midwest Bank and Trust Company in Elmwood Park, Ill., for completion in late 2010,
tbatten@baileymonumentco.com Tony M. Batten and two other smaller banks in Michigan and Missouri to bring the number of U.S. bank housing and new student
Territory Manager failures this year to 72.
912-283-8454 or 912-614-4008 Satilla Community Bank, based in
facilities will be finished in
mid-2011, and construction is
Saint Marys, had about $134 million underway across campus.
in deposits and $135.7 million in assets. “Jerry Keen deserves
Ameris Bank, based in Moultrie, agreed every commendation and
to acquire the bank’s deposits and nearly accolade this community
GET YOUR
all of its assets. Satilla Community Bank can give,” said Regent Jim
had one branch, and its failure is expect- Bishop.
ed to cost the FDIC about $31.3 million. “The respect he has
The bank was the eighth to fail this earned and his commitment
NEWS FIRST!
year in Georgia, one of the states where to his home community
the meltdown in the real estate market ensured that we got this criti-
brought an avalanche of soured mortgage loans. There were 25 bank failures in Georgia cal funding for instructional
last year, more than in any other state. Also high on the list are California, Florida and facilities.”
Illinois.
Riverwatch
EVEN BEFORE
IT HITS THE DEMARUS JOHNS
PAINTING
STREETS!
Nahunta
www.richardspaint.com
Owner
CALL 912-462-6776 Demarus Johns
Bus. (912)496-7961
FOR MORE INFO. Cell (912) 222-2122
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TALKING POINTS
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CONTEXT
By Ken Buchanan, editor & publisher
Appling teacher
named the best
Silence of the Lamb in Georgia
The Brantley COunty Board of Tax Pam Williams, an Economics teacher
assessors just can’t seem to get it right these from Appling County High School, has been
days. named the 2011 Georgia Teacher of the
Their latest hire to the post of chief tax Year. Ms. Williams was named the winner of
assessor may have more problems than the the award at the annual Georgia Teacher of
last, who left — at least partly — because of the Year banquet at the Georgia Aquarium.
a threatened lawsuit against the county for She will spend the 2010-2011 school year
unfair tax assessments and slander against serving as an advocate for public education
taxpayers. and the teaching profession in Georgia.
Carey Lamb Jr., who just took over the "I know that Pam is going to be a great
post and had his first apprearance before the spokesperson for teachers in Georgia," said
county commissioners last week, said he was State Superintendent of Schools Kathy
fired from the same post in Twiggs County Cox. Ms. Williams received her undergradu-
for “political” reasons, a position dutifully ate degree from Brewton Park College, and
shared with the board by tax assessor board her master?s and specialist degrees from
member Billy Lee. Georgia Southern University. She began her
But when Lamb’s records were revealed teaching career at Bacon County Middle in
last week by a group calling itself the Brant- 1991 and moved to Appling County in 1992.
She taught sixth grade for two years
Our mission: must advise a suspect of his/her civil rights then? Business
once the suspect has been taken into custody. What we are grappling with today is - Laura Gerlach, Sumter County Elemen-
• To promote honest and open government in Brantley There have been few exceptions to this rule a government that is cutting great roads tary Math, Science & Technology Academy,
County and its municipalities that is responsive to the desires over the last 40 years or so, and with good rea- through the very foundations of freedom in Sumter County, 3rd grade
and needs of its residents. son. However, if Congress gives the Obama order to get after its modern devils. Yet the
• To promote the orderly and planned growth of Brantley government can only go as far as “we the
County in order to accommodate the rapid increase in administration the green light to scale back
population while preserving the rights of existing property the Miranda rule, it would be yet another people” allow. Therein lies the problem. Hav-
owners and residents. dangerous expansion of government power ing allowed the government to expand and
• To promote the continued growth and development of the at the expense of citizens’ civil rights. exceed our reach, we find ourselves on the
Brantley County Industrial Park and other industry in the losing end of a tug-of-war over control of our
county while providing incentive for the growth of existing The lesson is this: once a free people
industry and businesses. allows the government inroads into their country and our lives.
• To promote the improvement and further development of freedoms or uses those same freedoms as bar- The hour grows late in terms of restor-
the Brantley County airport as an important tool for use in the gaining chips for security, it quickly becomes ing the balance of power and reclaiming our
effort to bring in more industry. freedoms, but it may not be too late. The time
a slippery slope to outright tyranny.
Nor does it seem to matter whether it’s to act is now, using all methods of nonviolent
a Democrat or a Republican at the helm any- resistance available to us. “Don’t sit around
waiting for the two corrupted established par-
Published each Wednesday and postage more, because the bureaucratic mindset on
paid at the Nahunta, Georgia, Post Office. both sides of the aisle now seems to embody ties to restore the Constitution or the Repub-
the same philosophy of authoritarian govern- lic,” Naomi Wolf recently said. “The found-
Yearly subscription rates: ment. ing generation was birthed by the rabble of
$20 for Brantley County all walks of life that got fed up and did risky
$25 out of county In fact, the outlook for civil liberties
($15 for senior citizens in-county only) is growing bleaker by the day. Increasingly, things because they were captivated by the
those on the left who once hailed Barack breath of liberty. There is a looming oligar-
POSTMASTER: Send 3579 Obama as the antidote for restoring the chy and it is up to the people to organize a
to POB 454, Nahunta, GA 31553 grassroots movement and push back.”
numerous civil liberties that were lost or
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Publisher
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Statewide
High Adventure Camp open to military kids
By Sharon Dowdy The campers will wake up at 7 a.m. “Suddenly military kids are those
May 19, 2010 - Athens Banner-Herald, Augusta Chronicle for their daily exercise regime and eat who, prior to this experience, have nev-
Eye of IRS on UGA Wearing dog tags and eating pow- military rations just like their soldier- er experienced their Guard or Reserve
Lee Shearer reports that the IRS has asked University of Georgia dered eggs may not sound like typical parent. parent being deployed,” Eason said.
officials for detailed financial records about income the university 4-H camp activities. But then again, “While the camp is open to all military
receives from activities not related to the university’s main mission Georgia 4-H’s military kids camp isn’t youths, it will especially support youths
your standard camp. Stengthening inside and out who don’t live on military installations.”
- raising the possibility that the university might have to pay income The theme for the week will be
Operation Military Kids High In the past, these children’s parents
tax on some of its activities. an introduction to Georgia 4-H and have been soldiers who served their
Adventure Camp is a week of 4 H camp
designed for children of military fami- learning skills to better communicate country by spending one weekend a
May 19, 2010 - Atlanta Journal Constitution lies. The camp is open to children whose the issues of military life. Campers month or one week training each sum-
SCLC battle heats up parents are currently deployed, soon to participate in adventure activities like mer away from home, he said.
Rhonda Cook reports that groups feuding over who’s in charge of be deployed or have recently returned whitewater rafting, spelunking, zip-line This is the sixth year the military
the Southern Christian Leadership Conference threatened to bring from deployment by the Active, Reserve, riding and wall climbing. kids camp will be held in north Georgia.
criminal charges against each other on Tuesday. The factions of or Guard components, and is available “The kids participate in many To make attending more conve-
to all service branches. unique and adventurous activities not nient for working parents, the camp will
the civil rights organization held successive news conferences that
offered at other 4 H camps across our begin on Sunday and end on Thursday,
began with promises of reconciliation and negotiations but eventu- state,” said Marcus Eason, the Georgia so parents transporting their kids to
ally turned bitter. Practically free Operation: Military Kids program Wahsega 4-H Center won’t have to miss
Set for July 25-29 at Wahsega 4 H coordinator. two days of work, he said. McIntosh
May 19, 2010 - Savannah Morning News Center in Dahlonega, Ga., the camp “They’ll go on a three-hour tour of County 4-H will provide a school bus to
Fallen bald eagle returns to Modena Island home is open to youth ages 12–14. The camp Raccoon Mountain Caverns and then transport campers from Fort Stewart.
Mary Landers reports that parasites may have driven a young is provided at minimal cost through roll out their sleeping bags, turn out “We not only are recruiting military
bald eagle out of its funding from the Office of the Secre- their headlamps and spend the night in youths for camp, but are also seeking en-
Modena Island nest tary of Defense and through Operation: one of the many rooms of the cave,” he ergized adults to volunteer for the week
too soon, but Tuesday Military Kids. Campers pay just $20 for said. “All this happens after a long day of camp,” Eason said.
the week. of whitewater rafting down the Ocoee For questions about camp or to vol-
the bird got a second
The campers will go through the River in Tennessee.” unteer as an adult leader, e-mail Eason
chance to fledge.
same bag-and-drag experience and de- at oper4h@uga.edu or call him at (706)
Certified wildlife re- ployment line on the first day of camp 542-4444. For more information on the
habilitator Robin Gold as their military parents’ experience. Focus on “suddenly military” Georgia OMK program visit the website
captured the eagle last They’ll be issued dog tags and an army The OMK camp will benefit www.georgia4h.org/omk/
week. Gold took the View more up-to-date news articles green T shirt which will serve as their children of parents who are “suddenly
eagle to the Center for at www.georgiadailydigest.com uniform. military,” he said.
Birds of Prey outside
Charleston, S.C. A
little dusting for mites, some practice time in a flight cage and a few Bream fishing
crucial days of feather development got the bird ready to return to
Modena. can create fond
May 19, 2010 - Gainesville Times
Water basin group to meet for first time at Lake Lanier
memories
Jeff Gill reports that a tri-state river basin group formed two years How can you make fam-
ago to find common ground amid touchy water-sharing issues ily memories that will last a
plans to hold its first meeting at Lake Lanier next month. The gov- lifetime? For many anglers,
erning board of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Stakeholders fond childhood memories
is set to gather June 17-18 at the Lake Lanier Legacy Lodge and involve a family fishing trip
and a stringer of bream. So,
Conference Center on Lake Lanier Islands.
don’t delay – take them fish-
ing today! Where to go? Visit
May 19, 2010 - Macon Telegraph a nearby public fishing area.
Combing the depths: Local stylists gather hair to clean up oil spill The Georgia Depart-
Tiffany Stevens reports that hair stylists in Middle Georgia are ment of Natural Resources’
sweeping up hair that will be used to soak up the spreading oil Wildlife Resources Division
slick in the Gulf of Mexico. Donators are part of a larger project currently operates and
organized by Matter of Trust, a charity organization operating out of manages ten PFAs across the
San Francisco. state in an effort to provide
Advertisement the best possible fishing and
access for family-friendly
outings.
Bluegill and redear
May 19, 2010 - Atlanta Journal Constitution sunfish (shellcrackers), both
Mega Millions rolls to $54 million; Powerball jackpot now $145 mil part of the bream family, are
Mike Morris reports that the jackpot for Friday night’s Mega Mil- stocked on nearly every PFA
lions drawing rolled over to $54 million after no players matched all pond or lake.
six numbers in Tuesday’s game. “This time of year is
a great time to try bream
May 19, 2010 - Carrollton Times Georgian fishing because these species
Quilt museum organizers exploring funding options move into shallow water
and become more active and
John P. Boan reports that though organizers of the Southeastern
easier to catch,” says John
Quilt and Textile Museum in Carrollton won’t know the status of a Biagi, Wildlife Resources
$500,000 block grant application until the end of August, efforts are Division chief of Fisheries
being made to seek additional funding. The Carroll County Board of Management. “They also
Commissioners unanimously voted in late March to move forward put up a good fight and even
with providing a space for the museum, entering into a memoran- better, are good on a dinner
dum of understanding with a group serving as the business wing of plate.”
the project. This time of year brings
bream towards shallow wa-
May 19, 2010 - Milledgeville Union-Recorder ters (less than five feet deep)
as they search for places
GMC Odyssey of the Mind teams head to World Finals
to spawn. This includes
Vaishali Patel reports that two of four Georgia Military College the backs of major creeks,
teams will advance to the 31st Odyssey of the Mind World Finals downstream end of sandbars,
later this month. Twenty-five GMC Prep School students competed small coves and points off
last month in the state-level portion of the competition against more the main lake.
than 110 teams from all over Georgia at Columbus State University. Bream are attracted
to natural shoreline cover
May 19, 2010 - Gainesville Times (fallen trees, stumps, rocks
Brenau to enter one-of-a-kind partnership with High Museum University of Georgia research technician Rodney Connell prunes turfgrass samples in a greenhouse on and vegetation) and artificial
Staff reports that Brenau University will announce today a first-of- cover (boat docks, fish attrac-
the campus in Griffin.
tors). Look for bream beds
its-kind collaboration with Atlanta’s High Museum of Art that will al-
– plate-sized, bowl-shaped
CLEAN
Wash your hands before you touch food and after you
handle raw meat, poultry, fish, seafood or eggs. If the location
where you are grilling has no running water or soap, take
disposable hand wipes and hand sanitizer. You may want to Pigs run around their pen during a press conference at the UGA Livestock Instructional Arena on May 4, in Athens.
use disposable gloves when handling raw items. Change to a
new pair of gloves before handling cooked products.
Always keep the food-preparation area clean and use
clean utensils. If working outside, take aluminum foil or dis-
posable plates to use as a clean preparation surface and have
Thirteen little pigs may hold key to better
therapy for diseases such as diabetes
plenty of disposable utensils on hand. In the kitchen, keep
counters, dishes and utensils clean by washing with soap and
hot water.
By J Faith Peppers and degenerative conditions,” to humans and are prone to related to regulating blood
SEPARATE Stice said. The discovery is a develop many of the same sugar are found in the pan-
Always keep foods separate. Keep contaminated surface Two University of Geor- new tool for researchers who health problems as humans, creas,” Stice explained. “It is
and raw food and their juices from coming in contact with gia animal science research- need to determine which Dobrinsky said. well known that porcine islet
foods that are already cooked or ready to eat, like fruits ers introduced to the world sources of cells, adult or ear- Stice credits Franklin cells could be a major break
and vegetables. Use a clean plate when removing 13 pigs that may hold the lier stages such as embryonic West, an assistant research through in the treatment of
cooked meats from the grill. Do not put the key to new therapies to treat or induced pluripotent stem scientist, with perfecting Type I (juvenile) diabetes if
cooked meat on the plate you used to bring human diseases, including cells, will work best for each the method. “I’ve worked on they were not rejected by the
raw meat to the grill. diabetes. disease. this for about 20 years,” Stice human immune system.
Announced this week, The induced pluripotent said. “Franklin found the This new method will al-
the discovery marks the first stem cells piglets were born way to make it work.” low researchers to make the
COOK time pluripotent stem cells, in September 2009 at Wiscon- The pluripotent stem necessary genetic changes
Meat or poultry or cells that can turn into sin-based company Minitube cells incorporated naturally to dampen or potentially
cooked on the grill any type of cell in the body, of America, Inc., according into the developing fetuses eliminate the rejection of the
can brown quickly on have been created from adult to project collaborator John and contributed to the devel- new stem cells and then we
the outside. But is it really livestock. R. Dobrinsky. Minitube is opment of many cell types can make animals from these
done? Take the “We now for the first a biotechnology company of the body, such as lungs, stem cells.”
guesswork out of time have a method to make specializing in artificial re- kidney, heart, skin or muscle, Another goal, Stice said,
grilling by using pigs that can be a source of production biotechnologies producing healthy piglets, is for the study results to lead
a food thermom- cells and organs for regener- and cell biology. West said. the way to healthier, more en-
eter. This helpful ative medicine in a meaning- The process used avoids And 80 percent of the vironmentally friendly and
tool will tell you ful way” said Steven L. Stice, the more problematic and animals produced using this disease-resistant livestock,
when the food has reached a Georgia Research Alliance controversial cloning process new method are a product of and ones that could help
the necessary temperature inside to destroy harmful bacteria eminent scholar in the UGA while making it easier to these stem cells, a very high reduce poverty or starvation
and viruses. College of Agricultural and make the genetic changes percentage. in developing countries.
When you check thin food like burgers, insert the stem of Environmental Sciences. He necessary to develop pigs as This cellular experi- Once the new pigs
the thermometer through the side of the patty to get an accu- also directs UGA’s Regenera- a better source of cells and ment demonstrates proof reach sexual maturity and
rate reading. Ground beef should reach at least 160 degrees F tive Bioscience Center. organs for transplantation. of concept by injecting Stice and West determine
in the center to be safe. Ground poultry should reach at least The technique called in- “Although induced pluripo- pig-induced pluripotent if the pigs produce viable
165 degrees. Whole cuts of beef, veal or lamb should reach at duced pluripotent stem cells tent stem cell technology was cells into early pig embryos, sperm and egg cells, they can
least 145 degrees for medium rare or 160 degrees for medium had only previously been first successful in mice, the Dobrinsky said. begin naturally mating. The
doneness. Pork chops and pork loins should reach 160 degrees. shown to make live offspring mouse isn’t always a good The new process will offspring of the current pigs
Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the food away in mice. model to study human dis- be valuable for a research will produce the cells needed
from any bones and fat. Wait at least 15 seconds to take the “These first-in-the-world, ease and they are not a good project underway in partner- to move into the therapy
reading. pig-induced pluripotent cells- source of tissue and organs ship with Emory University stage and clinical trials.
generated animals can even- for therapy,” Stice said. “Pigs to find better therapies for Details of the discovery
tually be used to provide and are often the best way to go.” diabetes. will be published in the jour-
CHILL search for better therapies Pigs are biologically and “Islets that produce nal Stem Cells and Develop-
Keeping food cold is one way to keep harmful bacteria physiologically very similar insulin and other hormones ment next month.
and cures for human disease
from multiplying. Even when thawing frozen foods, it is
important to use methods that don’t allow the food’s surface
Constrictors
invade Florida
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in place for All-Star Weekend. advantage of Jimmie Johnson’s at Dover International Speedway. Toyota driver, at Dover Interna- Length of frontstretch:.....1,980 ft.
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Michigan in June. his second victory of the season in his career. Ryan Newman finished Chevrolet.
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Johnson’s pit-road penalty, which his Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin’s Toyota
cost him a shot at victory, was bumped Bowyer from behind, setting off a
reminiscent of the penalty that pileup. After a red flag was lifted, Bowyer
cost Juan Montoya last year’s returned to the track and sideswiped Hamlin
Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. under caution. “I don’t have a beef with Denny
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short exhibition, and the Coca-Cola understandable, but it can’t be condoned.
600, the sport’s longest official Some disciplinary action seems in order.”
race, are scheduled for the next
two weekends at the same track,
Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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entry-level event,” meaning that This Week welcomes letters to the editor,
it is designed, with its slam-bang but please be aware that we have room
format, to draw new fans to the for only a few each week. We’ll do our best
sport. to select the best, but individual replies
� For want of fuel, Kyle Busch are impossible due to the bulk of mail
was unable to sweep all three received. Please do not send stamped and
races at Dover. He went on to self-addressed envelopes with your letters,
win the Nationwide race on John Clark/NASCAR This Week which should be addressed to: NASCAR
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Dear NASCAR This Week,
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Kyle Busch’s Dover
win moved him
By Monte Dutton
NASCAR This Week
sentences.
The last words he said were best.
A fifine fli
flickk on kid racers
to second in the h b
across the d”
board.” The documentary Racing Dreams
DOVER, Del. — A commonly “I just get (ticked) when my stuff (Hannover House) premiered on May 18
points standings. �
...Jimmie Johnson’s held view is that Jimmie Johnson’s isn’t good, you know,” he said. “Hell, in Charlotte. It follows three World Karting
pit-road speeding recent slump is partly attributable Out of action — An undisclosed it’s what you’re supposed to do. You Association racers — 11-year-old Annabeth
penalty dropped to the replacement of the wing with “medical condition” has sidelined aren’t supposed to be happy about Barnes, 12-year-old Josh Hobson and
him from second to Brian Vickers. it.” 13-year-old Brandon Warren — as they seek
Kyle Busch fourth. the spoiler on the generic cars of the national titles. It’s a fine film, poignantly
Sprint Cup Series. The phrasing in Team Red Bull’s At least he laughed a little. describing the ups and downs of kids and
� Who’s not: Johnson said it’s news release said that “due to a re- � their families coping with the stresses
Earnhardt Ganassi bull. cent diagnosis of a Chip off old block — Chase Elliott, of the racing lifestyle. Two of the three
teammates Jamie medical condition,
McMurray and Juan “For us, I can’t whose father, Bill, was the 1988 (then) win championships, and the third earns
Pablo Montoya say that it’s really Brian Vickers will Winston Cup champion, won a Su- a place in NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity
had the same part changed much,” he not compete in this noco National Tour race on Friday at program. None of it’s easy, though, and the
break within three weekend’s NASCAR stresses of family problems, growing up and
laps, relegating said. “I know that Rockingham Speedway, leading all overcoming financial hardships complicate
there’s been some racing activities at 100 laps.
McMurray to 32nd matters away from the tracks. All three
McMurray place and Montoya Dover Internation- kids come across as heroes. The film is in
conversation that �
to 35th. Johnson Vickers al Speedway.” In order to finish first — First one must limited release, opening May 21 in Atlanta,
maybe HMS (Hen-
The problem? A Birmingham (Ala.), Charlotte (N.C.), Dallas/
drick Motorsports) or the ‘48’ team finish.
Vote for your favorite has had some troubles with the
blood clot led to Vickers, 26, being
hospitalized, and Casey Mears substi-
If Carl Edwards wins the Sprint
Ft. Worth, Fort Smith (Ark.), Greenville
(S.C.), Houston, Nashville (Tenn.), Orlando,
The Sprint Fan Vote allows NASCAR spoiler being on the car. All Star Race on May 22 at Charlotte Fla., Raleigh (N.C.) and Tampa (Fla.). Check
tuted for Vickers in the No. 83 Toyota.
fans to choose which eligible driver gets “We’re not where we want to be, Motor Speedway, he will give his $1 local listings. It’s definitely worth seeing.
a berth in the Sprint All-Star Race on At press time, Vickers’ status for up-
but we’re still awfully competitive and million-plus winnings to Speedway
May 22 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. coming races was unknown. The
we’re not as worried or concerned as Children’s Charities.
Voting runs until an hour before the team later announced that Vickers
some of the headlines may read and At the moment, though, Edwards,
start of the race. Joey Logano earned was taking blood thinners to remedy
the automatic berth in 2009. Sprint some speculation that might be out the medical condition. who didn’t win a race in 2009 or so far
customers may vote using the NASCAR there. The sport is ever-changing, and � this year, doesn’t have a spot in the
Sprint Cup Mobile application on Sprint the spoiler definitely does change Supposed to be — Dale Earnhardt, field.
or Nextel devices. To download the ap- it some. I think it changes it more in He could gain such a spot by win-
plication, free with any “standard plan,” now 16th in the Sprint Cup stand-
traffic when you’re driving through ings, was unusually terse during his ning here, by finishing first or second
Sprint customers should text “NASCAR”
to 7777. Anyone may also cast a ballot traffic. The car is less stable and press conference here. He respond- in the Sprint Showdown preliminary
by logging on to www.nascar.com. there’s less available air. In general, I ed to 11 questions with a total of 23 race or be voted in via the Sprint Fan
think it’s been pretty much the same Vote.
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Axed board every two weeks.
In addition, Lamb was asked to make
sure employees who arrived late for work did not work late
to make up for it, but can request sick or vacation pay for
ing up to 40 pounds).
• Lake Tugalo: Con-
work sessions, split on a vote in the public section of the tains an abundant popula-
the time.
“There will be additional guidelines in the months
meeting and left the final decision to Sauls. tion of white catfish.
ahead,” the board said in its letter.
“We look forward to work-
Further information about why her contract was not • Lake Marbury (Fort
ing with you to accomplish our ultimate goal of an efficient
renewed has not been made available by the board, but the Yargo State Park): Sup-
and productive office operation which will result in a timely
Enterprise has been told that Mrs. Herrin was involved in a ports an excellent popula-
digest being submitted by this office.”
In September 2007 the
personal vendetta against seven-year veteran BCMS princi- tion of channel catfish.
board reminded Lamb of requested actions with which he
pal Shelli Tyre, who handed in her resignation at last week’s • Flint River: A great
had not complied, including failure to accurately complete
regular board meeting, along with one other principal, bring- location for flathead
the county’s employee leave and payroll forms, failure to in-
ing to three the number of vacancies in the school system’s (5-30 pounds) or channel
stitute a sign-in and -out sheet, and failure to compile weekly
seven schools. catfish.
highlights of work completed by employees.
Lamb also was
Tyre said in her letter of resignation that she was proud • Lake Andrews
criticized for allowing one employee to work without proper
of leading the school from a “needs improvement” status to (Chattahoochee River):
certification and failure to keep up with the absences of an-
that of a Title I Distinguished School which has achieved Av- The best location in
other which eventually led to her firing.
According to the let-
erage Yearly Progress, an important achievement recognized southwest Georgia for catching blue and flathead cat-
ter, that employee had not been certified since 2004.
“Having
by the state department of education, for the past five years. fish at more than 20 pounds.
an employee under your supervision non-current for three
She also thanked board members Joey Schuman and Dot • Lake Seminole: Good catches of channel catfish
years is unacceptable,” the board wrote.
Finally, in January
Hickox — but not board members Herrin, Linda Marion, or are available throughout the year.
2008 the board notified Lamb of his termination “based on the
board chairman Kerry Mathie — for their support. • Ocmulgee River: The dominant catfish species
unsatisfactory performance of your job duties and respon-
“I admire you putting what is best for our kids at the are flathead and channel catfish on both upper and
sibilities.”
A spokesman for the Watchdogs has asked that
forefront of your decisions and not allowing personal issues lower portions of this river. Although not eligible for
individuals with information about corruption and incompe-
to cloud your judgment,” she wrote. record status due to catch method, an angler harvested
tency in county government to contact them at bcwatchdogs@
She also had good things to say about Sauls. a flathead catfish exceeding 100 lbs. during summer
gmail.com
“You have allowed me to grow as a leader, providing me 2009 from this river.
with opportunities to gain experience in a variety of areas,” • Altamaha River: A great location for flathead
she wrote. catfish. The current state record flathead catfish (83
“You have taught me that even though a leader may face
obstacles, doing the right thing for the kids must always Ramp pounds) and the current state record channel cat-
fish (44 pounds, 12 ounces) were caught on this river.
Although not eligible for record status due to catch
prevail.” O’Quinn said that land donated for the project could go
Tyre will leave the Brantley school system at the end of toward the match, but no placement has been finalized though method, flathead catches up to 90 pounds using bush
this academic year and will take over as principal at Clinch at least two spots are currently being eyed. If the land does hooks (a line attached to a bush or tree limb) have been
County High School in the fall. get donated, some of the grant money will go toward to picnic reported from the Altamaha.
A crowd of supporters showed up at the April meeting of and camping areas around the ramp among other things. The • Southeast Georgia public fishing areas (includ-
the school board singing Tyre’s praises after word leaked out commission also hopes to use clerical and “dirt work” to ing Evans County PFA, Paradise PFA, Hugh M. Gillis
that she may be the target of a teacher with strong ties to the match the grant These include their handling of the paper- PFA, Flat Creek PFA and Dodge County PFA): Offer
school board with plans to get rid of her. work and hauling in dirt for construction. some of the best locations for channel catfish in south-
According to the DNR website the grant is designed “to east Georgia.
fund projects that further the mission of the Coastal Manage- • Lake Sinclair: This middle Georgia lake offers
good numbers of channel and white catfish, large bull-
Water ment Program.”
O’Quinn said that they discovered the grant while in
Athens for commissioner’s training classes.
heads and an expanding blue catfish population.
• Walter F. George: An excellent location for chan-
subsidizing the big user,” said Powell. nel and some white catfish. Blue catfish, though not
“We found a booth that was sponsored by the Georgia
The new rate would take into account the total number native, are also present here and in the Chattahoochee
DNR and we talked to some of the guys there about options
of households to which these large consumers equate in River below the reservoir. The current state record
for the Satilla,” he said. “We know that we need more public
certain parts of the overall rate structure also known as resi- blue catfish was caught at this lake.
access.”
dential equivalent units (REU) or equivalent residential units Wildlife Resources recommends using a medium
Through local connections, both Edgy and O’Quinn knew
(EDUs). REUs and EDUs are averaged as 300 gallons of water weight rod with either a spincasting or a spinning reel.
Kline. O’Quinn said that Kline and Edgy were responsible for
at peak in a day. The species and the size of catfish should dictate the
most of the legwork in getting the proposal approved.
“You’ve got an additional 320 equivalent water connec- fishing line used. For example, if targeting channel
“The board understands that sports and recreation to the
tions which adds to the 490 to spread your debt cost,” he said. and white catfish, 8 to 14-pound test line and medium
citizens of Brantley County doesn’t always involve a ball and
In addition, the city would have almost 420 additional size hooks (6 or 8) under a bobber and fished on the
a bat,” said Chairman Ron Ham. “There’s a lot of people in
sewer connections under the new rate structure. bottom is recommended.
our older community and even our younger community that
The rate would include a base charge and debt charge For anglers trying to land a large flathead, heavy
enjoy the river - its our best natural resource.”
based on REUs, an administrative charge per account or tackle, large spinning or casting tackle with at least
Though the project is scheduled to begin on October 1
meter and an operation and maintenance charge based on 20 to 50-pound test line with weights to keep bait on
the date of completion is less certain though neither Ham nor
thousands of gallons used. the bottom, is a must. Recommended flathead bait
O’Quinn expect it to take very long.
The end result would raise the jail water and sewer costs includes live bream, shad and shiners.
“Depending on permitting, it can probably move fairly
from about $800 to just under $4,000 a month. Users of 5,000 The best baits for channel, bullhead and white
quickly,” Ham said. “But it depends on the piece of property
gallons of water and sewer would see a jump of about $10 catfish include worms, liver, live minnows, live shad/
Ham said that he wanted people to realize that this was
from $39.70 to $50.79 and rates for 10,000 gallon users would go bream, cut bait and stink bait.
only the beginning of a longer process, however and asked
even higher. River anglers should target deep holes that con-
people to be patient while the details are worked out.
However, the distribution of water costs would allow the tain rock or woody structures during the day and shal-
“It’s great news and I applaud the efforts of everyone
current base rate - when no water is in use - to drop to about low sandbars and shoals near these deep holes at dusk,
who worked on it,” Ham said. “But it is the beginning of the
$21 from the current rate of $28. dawn and night. Reservoir catfish often can be found
process and not the end of it.”
While average users can expect to see an uptick in water on flats adjacent to river channels during the day and
use with the proposed plan, Powell warns that the alternative in shallow water at night as they roam while feeding.
could be much higher. The following are catfish records for Georgia: blue
“If you go back and say, ‘no, we’re not going to use EDUs,’
the average customer’s bill will go up about $20 a month Peterman catfish (80 lbs, 4 oz), channel catfish (44 lbs, 12 oz), flat-
head catfish (83 lbs), white catfish (8 lbs, 10 oz), yellow
more,” Powell said. A representative of the Farm Bureau presented a pro- bullhead (4 lbs, 15 oz) and brown bullhead (5 lbs, 8 oz).
Powell also proposed other ideas such as having users gram to the middle schoolers and fifth graders last year. They For more information on fishing in Georgia, visit
pay the full cost of a hookup including materials instead of a were then instructed to use the information they had gleaned www.gofishgeorgia.com .
flat rate as well as an account setup fee that would discourage from the presentation to write their essays. They were judged
previous issues with sudden account switches by users. within the county, without names, and then were submitted to
The council is requesting that all of the city’s large the district for judging.
consumers attend a meeting on June 1 in which Powell will First he won in Taliaferro County and then in District 4.
explain the proposed rate structure to them. An eight-grader at Taliaferro County School, the young writer
Powell said that he doesn’t expect the businesses to like competed against other students from Barrow, Walton, Mor-
the new rate, but he hopes that they see it as fair. gan, Clarke, Oconee, Greene, Oglethorpe, Wilkes, and Lincoln
In other news, Nahunta City Councilwoman Jean Haynes counties. His essay then competed with other district win-
rescinded her vote to allow city roads surrounding the ners on the state level. But his writing skill probably comes as
courthouse to be deeded to the county leaving the courthouse no surprise to his teachers. Peterman was the only one in the
parking project in limbo. Because the mayor was out for Taliaferro County School to score a perfect 4.0 in all four sec
surgery, City Clerk Angela Wirth said that the vote must be
unanimous to pass. Both Richard Johns and Marvin Peeples tions of the state writing tests.
kept their votes the same. Peeples said that he didn’t want to Peterman is the grandson of Ralph Peterman of Lexing-
block progress. ton and Donna and Charlie Taylor of Crawfordville.
Lamb Jailer
official who asked not to be named confirmed the au-
thenticity of the documents Monday.
The first letter — placed ing out the individual pouches of “dip” in return for a
in Lamb’s employee file in June 2007 — outlined new office whole can of smokeless tobacco in the days leading up to his
procedures including the enforcement of regular office hours arrest.
for employees and a sign in sheet for employees to document Raulerson was processed and jailed, then released on an
their comings and goings.
The guidelines also asked for daily $11,400 property bond posted by Dennis Raulerson, according
job action summaries to be submitted to the tax assessors to the arrest report.
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FAMILY FEATURES
W
ho says waking up your taste
buds only happens in the
morning? The novelty of
breakfast for dinner can be
a lively change for the whole
family. And when you give them the added
kick of picante sauce, you can create hearty
family meals with variety.
Cooking with Pace Picante sauce adds
texture and zest to a surprising number of
traditionally “breakfast-y” foods. These tips
and recipes will add ease, taste and fun to the
table in a fast and budget-friendly way.
Pittman’s Backhoe
722-6123.
suitable for office space. Call Gene
at 282-3363 or Lydia at 462-5377 or
Recreational
282-2576.
FOR RENT: In Nahunta - 3 bedroom - 2
bath duplex - appliances furnished. 912-
FOR SALE: 4-wheelers, 3-wheelers, go-
carts, motorcycles and misc. parts. Call
912-462-6047 between 8a.m. & 8p.m.
912-223-3056 & Fill Dirt
• Landscaping of all kinds and sizes
462-7600.
• Bulldozer work• Septic tank • Bushhog • Tilling
FOR RENT: Mobile Homes and Nice FOR SALE: 1976 30 ft. Yellow Stone Days call (912) 458-2223
private mobile home lots with septic tank
and well. Please call 912-266-7254.
travel trailer, Park model. Needs work,
$1,000. Call Donald at 912-288-0626.
Big Bubba’s Trucking Home call (912) 458-2362
Cell (912) 282-6375
VACATION RENTAL in The Smokey
Services & Land Clearing
Mountains of Franklin, North Carolina.
3,4, or 7 days. Call for more information MULTITASK CLEANING SERVICE:
and a brochure. 912 473-2172. Commercial & Residential floor & clean-
ing services. Specializing in cleaning
Johns Realty Hwy 301 (912 462-6633).
johnsrealty.com for complete listings. carpets & tile floors. Free Estimates.
AZALEA PLACE APARTMENTS Junk Cars and Trucks
*East Brantley, One Acre beautifully
wooded, $8,500. *Jesse Trail/Waynesville
Christian owned and operated. Call
778-4270. School Circle We pick up scrap metal
- 15 acres, high oak ridge and wooded Electric Motor Repair: Waterpumps, • 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath . $400,
bottom land, $46,000. *Hortense 4.8 swimming pool pumps, air compressors, • 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath $450, 3 Bedroom,
Acre just $16,400. *Waynesville/Whisper fans, power tools, etc. All work reason- • 2 Bath $550.
Ridge, 1456 SQF, 3 BD, 2 BA, mobile able and guaranteed. Call 282-0520, • 1/2 off 1st months rent.
home with lot, just $37,500! * Heritage leave message. • Contact:
Plantation – Hwy. 110 West, Hortense, 1
acre lots, on paved road, $10,000 per
Housecleaning: Need extra help around 449-8393, 614-6909 or 614-5231. • Charlie Daniels Dannie Daniels
the house? Honest, hardworking, 670-1853 or 778-3685 670-0088 or778-3885
acre, for site built homes. Seller holds a 449-8393, 614-6909 or 614-5231
dependable clean team. Very creditable
real estate license. *Fendig Place – Hwy.
references. Willing to travel if need be.
110, Hortense,
Furnish own supples. Senior discounts.
3 BD, 2 BA, 1769 SQF, site built home, Available Mon.-Sat. 7a-3p. Call 462-6610.
$129,900. Call Johns Realty at (912)
462-6633.
Help Wanted
Mobile Homes For Rent in Atkinson.
Concerted Services, Inc. is currently
$250 deposit, $275 & up rent. Call 617-
accepting applications for a Head Start Wade Townsend Randy Nabb
3552 or 778-6053.
Family Advocate in Brantley County. This (912) 473-2379
FOR SALE: Long Lake Subdivision. is a full-time position 37.5 hrs per week
Lots available. $6,500-$8,500. Owner 12 months per year. Salary is between WE SERVICE ALL MAKES AND MODELS
financing and improvements available. $7.93-$13.69 per hour depending upon HVAC Refrigeration • Cooking Equipment • Mechanical Services
912-270-4554. education and experience. Applicants Satillacooling@yahoo.com
FOR SALE: 1.9 acre lot, Buster Walker must have a Bachelor’s or Associate
Road, no restrictions, $7,500. Call 270- degree in Sociology and/or experience
7897. in a social field is acceptable. A copy of
all diplomas/GED, certificates and tran-
FOR SALE: 1.4 acre lot with well and scripts must be submitted with applica-
septic tank, Long Lake Subdivision, tion. Applicant must have computer-data
$12,500. Owner financing available. Call entry skills. Duties will include helping
270-4554. families become more self-sufficient and
Mobile Home lots available. Buster providing an environment where adults
walker Road, from $8,500. Call 912- and children can develop to their fullest
270-7897. potential. Spanish-speaking bi-lingual
Mobile Homes For Sale or Rent to Own applicants will be given favorable
on your land. 2-3 bedroom mobile homes consideration. The selected applicant is
available. Call 912-264-4277. required to have a valid Georgia Drivers
License and will be subject to a criminal
House For Rent: 2 bedroom, $425 a records check and drug screen. Apply
month with $350 deposit. 106 James in person at Brantley County Head Start,
Street, Nahunta. Call 912-269-7171. 470 Bryan Street, Suite A, Nahunta, GA
FOR RENT: Mobile home, 3BDR/2BA or print an application from our web site
double wide in Hortense. $500 a month, at www.concertedservices.org and mail
$250 deposit. Call 281-2221 or 473-2466. to Concerted Services, Inc., P.O. Box
FOR RENT: 2 BDR mobile home with 1965, Waycross, GA 31502. Deadline
new carpet with fridge, stove and air. All for applications is 5/17/10 by 3:00 p.m.
convenient to downtown Nahunta. NO No phone calls please. E.O.E.
PETS. Call 462-5571. HELP WANTED: Experienced HVAC
FOR SALE: 80 acres on US 1 in Charlton service technicians and installers. Call
County. 10 acres in Folkston with city 286-0041.
water and sewer, with (3) 1,200 sq. ft. CNA’s WANTED: CNA - Part-time
buildings. Call 912-816-8984. position needed for a local home health
FOR SALE: 2004 Fleetwood Doubewide care service in the Nahunta/St. Mary’s/ Looking for a small wicker table to buy. ger yard tool- brand new; 2 ceiling fans; FOR SALE: 1998 Dodge Ram, 3500, 15 Friday’s and Saturday’s from 8 a.m. -until.
on 1.2 acres. 2040 SF. FHA Inspection Brunswick areas. Fore more information, Please call 473-2421. 30-40 gallon water tank; Grass trimmer. passenger van, 5.9 liter engine, $1,500. 749 Auction Road. Call 912-282-6648.
approved. 4BDR/2BA, liv rm, den w/fp, please call Pam Mimbs at 1-800-662- Call 458-3307. ALSO: Vincent Bach Stradivarius Trum-
master w/sit rm, garden tub, sep shower. 4207. Need help with your mobility? We are Waynesville Volunteer Fire Dept. will
Medical Mobility Solutions. An authorized Call Steve for your next Barber ap- pet model #37 with case. $1,200 Firm. be accepting donations year round for
Appliances incl wash/dry and dishwasher. Call 282-3082.
Lg screen porch, shed and carport. Lot at
end of cul-de-sac and backs up to woods
Agriculture Medicare, Medicaid, VA and insurance
provider of medical equipment. We offer
pointment at Rowell’s Hair Care. Also,
quality built cypress furniture and lumber. FOR SALE: 6 speed riding lawn mower,
our semi-annual yard sales (no clothes
please). We also help burnout victims
free consultation, will tell you up front 912-462-6303. 13.5 hsp, engine - 2 yrs old, mower - 4 throughout the year, and what we don’t
for privacy. 2 mi. from Satilla Grocery.
Appraised $92,000, asking $75,000. Call Pets & Animals about any co-pay requirements, and FOR SALE: Small countertop lean mean yrs old, $500 FIRM. Ab-lounger, bought use, we sell. We are also accepting
912-222-2775. Baby chicks & Laying hens. Rhode Island will file all necessary paperwork on your fat grill machine, $10. 2 Hughes Direct for $300, sell for $50. Nice 11X10 area donations of Gaterade, Powerade, and
Red chicks & sex link Pullets. Some behalf. Call us in Waycross at 912-285- TV boxes with card and remote, $25 rug, $50. Call 912-202-2610. water for the volunteers during incidents.
Tired of Renting? Rent to own! Nancy’s 8595 and let us help. Contact Lucy Cathcart at 912-778-4551
chicks starting as low as 75 cents & up. each. 21 VCR tape movies, $0.50 a
Place Comm. 2 Bedroom mobile homes
sit on 1/2 acre lot. Private, Quiet, Clean. NPIP Cert. farm. Pullorum & Typhoid FOR SALE: 1996 Geo for parts, good piece. CD’s - $0.50 a piece. Call 462- Yard Sales or Jack Cathcart 912-266-7172 to make
arrangements to deliver or we will also
Rules and regulations strictly enforced. clean. Ga. bred & raised here in Brantley motor, $320. ALSO: 48 inch Husqvarna 6770 or 912-227-8806. Weekly Yard/Field Sale at The Barn,
county. Call 912-282-1379 deck. $50. Call 462-8124. pick up.
No pets w/out pet fee, No pittbulls! Lot
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