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Revival

Nesby Chapel United Methodist Church will hold their annual revival Wednesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The Rev. Bruce Rountree, Pastor of Morning Glory Missionary Baptist Church will be the speaker.

Revival

Raybon Church of God of Prophecy will hold revival Wednesday through Friday beginning at 7:30 p.m. each night with Brother Charles Florey. Following the revival, Homecoming will be on Sunday, November 9th. Sunday School will begin at 10:30 a.m. and the morning worship service at 11:30 a.m. Brother Raymond Willis will bring the morning message. Lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the service. No evening service will be held.

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Soccer

The Brantley County Recreation Department will be extending soccer registration until Friday. The registration fee is $21, which includes insurance. If your child played football or cheered the cost is $15. Registration will be held at the Recreation Department locate on John Wilson Street in Nahunta. For more information call 462-5128. Registration hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Closed on Wednesday.

Tee it up

The Okefenokee Technical College Foundation "Tee It Up For Tools" Golf Tournament will be held Friday at the Okefenokee Golf and Country Club. The event begins with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit OTC students by providing financial assistance with tuition and program "tools" and books. For more information, contact Cindy Tanner at (912) 287-5829 or ctanner@ okefenokeetech.edu.

Youth jamboree

The Nahunta United Methodist Church will hold a Youth Jamboree with the christian rock band “Vertical Window” on Saturday from 5 - 8 p.m. There will be food, fun and games for ages 10 and older.

Waycross event

Waycross MainStreet's Second Saturday will be held on Saturday with the band "Loop Deville" from 7-10 p.m. in downtown Waycross. There will be music, food, and fun. Applications are now being taken for food, commercial, and non-profit vendors. For more information call 283-7787 or email [email protected].

Ron Ham, far left, Robert Thomas, Pat Tompkins. Greg O’Quinn, Joey Shuman and Mike Edgy, above.

Brantley goes strong for McCain, Chambliss in largest voter turnout Brantley County residents came roaring out to vote this week as 6,326 of the county’s 8,759 registered voters turned up at polling places county-wide. That made a 77 percent turnout — perhaps the highest in the county’s history, officials said. Brantley followed the state, voting heavily for John McCain and Saxby Chambliss, and followed the first district in returning Jack Kingston to Congress. Kingston and Chambliss were returned to their seats, but McCain fell short, losing to Barack Obama. Locally, voters chose Ron Ham as chairman of the Brantley County Board of Commissioners, Robert Thomas as sheriff, Pat Tompkins as tax commisioner, Greg O’Quinn to the BOC post 2, Michael Edgy to BOC post 3, and Joey Shuman to BOE post 3. Three candidates carried every precinct on their way to victory, including Ham, O’Quinn, and Edgy. Sheriff candidates Robert Thomas and David Herrin picked up five precincts each but it was Thomas who came out a very narrow victor with 3,054 voters casting a ballot for him and 2,917 for Herrin. Thomas took Hickox, Nahunta, Hoboken and Schlatterville, and Calvary, while Herrin took the absentee vote, Lulaton, Hortense, Atkinson and Waynesville.

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Fall festival

Riverside Chapel Baptist Church will hold their Annual Fall Festival on Saturday rom 4 - 8 p.m. There will be lots of activities including pony Rides and a hay Ride. The church will provide hamburgers and hot dogs and is located approx. 6 miles from Hickox on Riverside Rock Road.

Hobo chassis

The Hobo Chassis 1st annual hot rod show and swap meet will be held at the Golden Isles Speedway on Saturday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Prices are $30 per vendor, $15 per showcar, and $5 per person for regular admission, with 12 and under free with paying adult. for more information please contact Darryl Courson at 912-270-0718. To reserve a camper spot please call 912-778-3767.

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The tap is on in Nahunta Harris gets certification

The City of Nahunta’s water and sewer department is back in business. City clerk Angela Wirth informed the council at Monday night’s meeting that water and sewer superintendent Gary Harris has received his wastewater certification. Harris, the only certified employee, had to have his certification reinstated after his absence from the city. Director Hugh Johns is currently working towards his certification as well. The city agreed to hire Michelle Mitchell, who has been working as the temporary police clerk, as the full-time police clerk at $8.50 per hour. Amos Jones of South Georgia Recovery asked the city to be added to their wrecker rotation list for towing vehicles for the police department.  The council took no action on adding him to the list that currently consists of DePratter’s Wrecker Service and Thomas and Son’s Wrecker Service. Jeanie Boland from the Brantley County Development Authority made a presentation to the council on how they could help to bring business to Brantley County. Boland is to meet with the mayor and council in a work session at a later date. Mayor Ronnie Jacobs informed the council that Georgia Power had contacted him about the trees that Donnie Grinner had asked to remove and they will be able to remove them on Dec. 5. Police chief Darren Crews gave his monthly report stating that the department had issued 18 citations and two warnings, filed seven incident reports and four accident reports, took out three warrants, answered 80 calls from 911 and 10 walk-in calls during October.  The department also made four arrests, one each for D.U.I., underage drinking, cocaine possession, and cruelty to children. The fire department responded to seven calls during the month. The department also went to the Nahunta Primary School, Brantley County Head Start, Wee Kids Daycare, Precious Stages Daycare and presented a fire safety and prevention program for the children. They had also applied for a 50-percent matching grant through Georgia Forestry for $20,000 to purchasenew equipment. Hugh Johns informed the coun-

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Big Z

The Big Z garage sale arts and crafts show will be held at the Big Z Warehouse in Blackshear on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Over 300 spaces available. Call after 5 p.m. for more information at 449-5299 or 449-5352 or 550-1079, or visit www. bigzgaragesaleblackshear.com. Admission is $1 for adults and free for children under 12.

Old fashion day

The 1st annual Hoboken Old Fashion Day will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m in front of Hoboken City Hall. Street dance to start at 5 p.m. For more information or for booth rental call 912-286-3834 or 912-670-0350. All proceeds this year will go towards the Mural being done in Hoboken.

Homecoming

Liberty Lighthouse Worship Center will celebrate Homecoming on Sunday with lunch following the morning worship. There will be singing and fellowship followed with a message from Rev. Chuck Allen, Pastor of Hickox Faith Chapel of the Hickox community. The church is located on US 301 three miles South of Nahunta.

Veteran's program

Hoboken Elementary school will be hold a HES Veteran's Day Program for all Veteran's in the area on Tuesday. A special lunch will be served in your honor at 12 p.m., and the program will begin at 1 p.m. Please RSVP by calling the school at (912)458-2135 if you plan to attend.

UPCOMING...

Hunter education

Hunter Education Classes will be held at the Brantley County Library Conference Room on Thursday, November 13 from 5 7 p.m. and Thursday, December 11 from 5 - 7 p.m. All students must register online for the classes at www.georgiawildlife. com and should follow any instructions given such as completing a CD or completing the internet portion of the class. Registration ends 3 business days before each class.

Executive meeting

The Executive Board of Directors of Concerted Services Inc. will meet Friday, November 14 at the First United Methodist Church in Waycross. This meeting will be held prior to the 42nd Annual Board Banquet at the same location. All Executive board members are reminded to attend.

Golf tournament

The sixth annual Brantley County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, November 15 at the Lakes at Laura S. Walker State Park Golf Course in Waycross. Tee time is 8:30 a.m., with the format being Captain's Choice with 4-man teams, and a shotgun start. Bring your own team or enter individually and we will put you on a team. Deadline to enter is Monday, November 10. For more information call Gary Strickland at 462-5131 ext. 1134 or Curtis Tumlin at 462-2265.

resident and recent motorcycle accident victim. Canteen refreshments will feature homemade treats and snacks and Domino's Pizza. You must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and have not donated in the last 56 days.

After hours

The Brantley County Chamber of Commerce will hold business after hours at the Shops at Broome Street on Thursday, November 20 at 6 p.m. For more information call 462-6957 or visit www.brantleycountychamber.org.

Fund-raising

The Coastal Symphony of Georgia Society will host a special fund-raising event featuring guest lecturer and French Country antiques expert and author, Charles Faudree, on Thursday, November 20. The lecture will be held at the A.W. Jones Heritage Center located on the campus of the historic lighthouse on St. Simons Island. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Coastal Symphony of Georgia and their Youth Symphony. For more information call Marjorie Gruber at 912-634-7458 or visit www.coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.

Antique sale

An antique and fine art sale and show will be held on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, November 23 from 12 - 5 p.m. at the Sea Palms Resort Conference Center, 510 North Windward Drive, St. Simons Island. Admission is $10 per person for a 3 day pass. For more information and tickets call 404-386-8940.

Holiday bazaar

The Nahunta United Methodist Church will hold their annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 22 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. All crafts and baked goods are home made by church members. If you wish to order a special cake or pie for Thanksgiving, please contact a church member or call 462-8483 before Thursday, November 20. Chili and soup will be served for lunch.

Christmas bazaar

SEGA MAMA will hold their Christmas bazaar on Saturday, November 29 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the GAP House in Atkinson. There will be food, face painting, prizes and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Santa. Other activities will be hay rides, cookie decorating, movie night with "The Night Before Christmas Playing", Santa gift shop, Archie the puppet, and much more. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Reunion

For anyone who attended or taught at Hickox School there will be a reunion on Saturday, November 29 at 10 a.m. in the social hall at Hickox Baptist Church. Please bring a covered dish to share. Paper goods and utensils will be provided. For more information call Florie Rozier Harden at 912-449-9729 or Roy Crews at 912-473-2434.

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Tree lighting

The Brantley County Chamber of Commerce will hold the community Christmas treelighting and caroling on Thursday, December 4 at 7 p.m. on the Brantley County Courthouse lawn. For more information call 462-6957 or visit www. brantleycountychamber.org.

Christmas festival

The Brantley County Christmas Festival will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the Courthouse Square. The Brantley County Christmas Parade will be at 2 p.m. The parade theme will be "Traditions and Treasures". For more information call 462-6957 or visit www. brantleycountychamber.org.

Scholarship

Marshland Credit Union is accepting applications for the Memorial Scholarship Award Program for $1500 scholarships to be awarded to three graduating seniors from any Glynn, McIntosh or Brantley County high school. Interested students should see their school's Guidance Counselor for an application or contact Marshland Credit Union at (912) 279-2013 or (888) 265-3565 for more information. Applications are available online at www.marshlandfcu.coop and must be received by February 15, 2009.

Library

The friends of the Library are raising money to install an automatic door opener for the Brantley County Library. Please contribute to this worthy cause. Donations are accepted at the library anytime. For more information call 462-5454.

Turkey shoot

Freddie's turkey shoot will be held every Friday and Saturday beginning at 7:30 p.m. until with meat and money prizes. Located in Hickox, 3 miles South of Nahunta, turn left on Buffalo Creek Drive, go 1.2 miles and turn left on Lake Buffalo Dr. East, in field behind house.

Lake Ware

Come Dance with us at Lake Ware in Waycross on Friday nights. Live entertainment by Dry Creek Band. Admission is $7.00 per person. BYOB , no coolers, and no bottles, cans only. Singles and couples welcome. For more information call 912-283-8858.

Strickland account

An account has been set up for Danielle Strickland to help with medical & funeral expenses. Danielle was a 2008 graduate of Brantley County High School and had leukemia. If you would like to make a donation, please go by Southeastern Bank in Nahunta. For more information contact Brenda Johns at 912-462-5422.

School nutrition

The Brantley County Board of Education School Nutrition Program is accepting applications for free and reduced price meals for children unable to pay the full price several in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. For more information contact Cindy Ham, Director of Brantley County School Nutrition at 912-462-6109.

Head start

Brantley County Head Start is accepting applications for the waiting list for the current program year. The center is licensed federal preschool program for eligible children ages 3-4. Priority goes to children with special needs and four year olds. For more information call (912) 462-6552 or visit the center at 1470 Bryan Street, Nahunta.

Dugout club

The Brantley Co. Dugout Club & Brantley Co. Diamond Club is giving away a different gun every Friday for the next year to raise money for an indoor hitting facility. The list of guns to be given away and winner each week will be posted at brantleybaseball.org Tickets are $100. For more information or to buy a ticket contact Mike Hendrix at 286-0041.

Starlight Ranch

Starlight Ranch is looking for volunteers and donations to help with the many activities at the ranch. They also have openings in their free therapy and after school programs. A school to ranch ride program is available for participants. For more information call Tasha at 778-3976, leave message if no answer.

Donations

Brantley County Neighbors Helping Neighbors is currently accepting donations for sick children, cancer patients, and families in need. Some of the sick children have requested Chihuahua puppies, talking birds, etc. Any donation will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Ronnie Jacobs at 4625214, Pat Tompkins at 462-7443, or Mert Dowling at 462-5455 for more information.

Cookbooks

Cookbooks created in memory of Carolyn S. Lewis are for sale at the Brantley County Library. The cost of the cookbook is $8 and all proceeds go to a memorial scholarship fund. For more information, contact Karen Lewis Harrell at 462-8483.

Business directory

Support Max Animal rescue and advertise your business. The Brantley County Business Directory produced by Brantley Office Supply & Services will advertise "Brantley County" only businesses. Proceeds from book sales will go to Max Animal rescue. Call 912-462 2677 or Lori Hartman, 912-458-3263 for further information.

OREMC programs

OREMC offers safety and energy efficiency programs and demonstrations to schools and community and civic organizations in our service area. Their energy efficiency experts can offer tips that will help you save electricity and stretch your budget. If you are interested scheduling a program for your group, please contact our office at 912 462-5131 or 800-262-5131 and talk with Craig Muchison (ext. 1147), David Smith (ext. 3319) or Linda Harris (ext. 1151).

World War II

The Brantley County Historical Society’s World War II book is on sale at the Brantley County Library. You can also order one by mailing a check or money order to Brantley County Historical Society, P.O. Box 1096, Nahunta, 31553. The purchase price is $45.00 including tax, plus $5.00 for s/h. For more information call Dorothy Thomas at 912-265-7599 or email her at [email protected].

Barbara Bryant at 462-6340 for an appointment.

History book

The Brantley County Pictorial History Book is for sale at the Nahunta Library. The cost is $65 including tax. If you wish to order, please send check or money order for $65 plus $5 S/ H to Brantley County Historical & Preservation Society Inc., P.O. Box 1096, Nahunta, 31553.

Animal rescue

Max's Animal Rescue & Humane Society of Brantley County is currently accepting donations for puppy food, dry and canned and as always monetary donations are always needed for operations and for the building fund. Please specify where you would like your donation to be allocated. Contact Lori Hartmann Director at 912-458-3263.

Tap From page 1 cil that the water department had read the meters, had 8 service/disconnects and had 45 customers on the cutoff list for the month. Johns also reported that the streets department completed 33 work orders for limbs and debris, cleaned the sidewalks on highway 82, Cannon Street, School Circle, and Church Street, and fixed several pot holes. The council approved for the water/sewer department to purchase two new 5hp motors for $4,750 a piece as well as the used 5hp motor for $2500 which was borrowed from Woodard’s to replace the current motor at the Avalon St. lift station. Johns also informed the council that he purchased a new backpack leaf blower from Lowe’s for $299 and that three of the wet wells need to be pumped out at a cost of $145 a load.  Harris told the council that the City of Blackshear let them borrow a Jet Flush to flush the sewer lines from Nahunta Elementary School to Azalea Apartments. Kathy Byrd from Satilla Probation presented the annual contract for community service workers to the city for Judge Kelly Brooks to sign. Byrd said that it was the standard contract and nothing had been changed from the previous contract. Wirth informed the council that due to the issues with the 2009 budget and milage, the RDC in Waycross has put the audit aside. She is currently working with the RDC to correct the budget calculations, which are estimated to be near 10.5% instead of the approved 21.06%. The city also agreed to add Columbus Day to the city’s holiday list allowing the workers to have Columbus Day off beginning this year. 

NAHUNTA LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS City of Nahunta Regular Meeting Monday, October 6, 2008 7:30PM Call to Order Invocation & Pledge Approval of Minutes Citizen Presentation (limit 3 minutes per subject per person) Donnie Grinner Blake Lloyd Crystal White-Aflec Mr. Flowler Fire Department Monthly Report Police Department Monthly Report Water/Sewer Department Monthly Report Fire Hydrants Administrative Business FY 2009 Proposed Millage Halloween Michelle Mitchell Building Permits 2007-2008 Audits Retirement Burn Permits Executive Session-legal, real estate matters, personnel In attendance were Mayor Ronnie Jacobs, Mayor Pro-Tem Tommie Lane, Councilwoman Sib Johns, Councilwomen Jean Haynes, and Councilman Richard Johns. Meeting was called to order at 7:30pm with Ms. Barbara Maefield giving the invocation and pledge said by all. Citizen Presentation-Mr. Donnie Grinner brought forth the discussion to Mayor and Council about several large and small trees that need to be removed from a piece of property that he purchased in the City. Mr. Grinner stated that there are about 20 large trees and 4-5 small trees that will need to be removed so he can move a house by November 1, 2008. He stated that Georgia Power came out and cut down and removed 3 of the trees but the rest would have to be removed by the City. He stated that the price for the cut down of trees and removal of stumps would cost $5000.00. He asked Mayor and Council if he paid for it would the City take the price off of his property taxes for the year. Councilwoman Sib Johns lets Mr. Grinner know that if the trees were cut down and they fall on power lines or anything else the City would not be held liable. Councilman Richard Johns asked Mr. Grinner if he looked into having someone cut down the trees from Brantley County for just the wood for up coming winter. Michelle Lartz stated that the REA came to the EMS Station and cut down and removed trees for free. Mayor and Council asked City Clerk Angela Wirth to check with REA to see if they will do this. Mr. Blake Lloyd brought forth to Mayor and Council about heavy oversized trucks using residential streets and Railroad Crossings and tearing them up. Mr. Lloyd let Mayor and Council know that he has a back problem and when the heavy trucks use the streets and Railroad Crossings it hurts his back. Judge Kelly Brooks let Mayor and Council know that they do have the discretion to put weight limits on the roads in Nahunta to keep this from being a problem. Mayor and Council asked City Clerk Angela Wirth to check with CSX and see what are the procedures and policies they have in place for the Railroad Crossings. Crystal White with AFLEC Insurance introduced herself to the Mayor and Council and wanted to know if she could offer the City employees the AFLEC Insurance. Mrs. White also let Mayor and Council know that this would be no cost for the City but would cost the employee for this type of insurance. Mayor and Council thanked her for her attendance and would let her know. Fire Department-Michelle Lartz gives the fire report. Police Department-Chief Darrin Crews gives the police report. Chief Crews also let Mayor and Council know that the 3 Crown Vic Police Cars are all broken down at this point. Chief Crews let Mayor and Council know that one needs a new thermostat, one needs a water pump, and one still has a bad engine. Councilman Richard Johns let Chief Crews know that the cars with the broken thermostat and water pump needs to be fixed first and the one with the bad engine will need to wait. Councilwoman Sib Johns agreed with Councilman Richard Johns and Council advised Chief Crews to get those fixed. Chief Crews also let Mayor and Council know that an ad for the Animal Ordinance went into the newspaper and the City of Nahunta Police Department will enforce it. City Clerk Angela Wirth let Mayor and Council know that when the Animal Ordinance was put into place the City ordered animal tags and the cost for a tag was $15.00. Mayor Jacobs stated he wanted to start issuing the animal tags again. Police Chief Darrin Crews asked Mayor and Council if Halloween can be on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 instead of Friday, October 31, 2008 to cut down on traffic congestion due to Halloween and the Brantley County Football game. Mayor and Council said that would be fine. Water/Sewer Department-Monthly report was in Mayor and Council Packets Administrative Business- City Clerk Angela Wirth brought forth the discussion on the FY 2009 Millage rate and that it needed to be voted in. Councilwoman Sib Johns makes the motion to approve the 21.06% millage rate, Mayor Pro-Tem Tommie Lane 2nd the motion, Councilwoman Jean Haynes 3rd the motion, Councilman Richard Johns abstained from voting, motion carried by 3-1 vote. Mayor Ronnie Jacobs brought forth the discussion of hiring Michelle Mitchell for the Police Clerk position, for she has already been sent to Clerkπs training with City Clerk Angela Wirth. Councilman Richard Johns opposed for he stated that the City of Nahunta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and to keep from being sued the position should be advertised in the newspaper. Judge Kelly Brooks let Mayor and Council know that the hiring procedures of the City Hiring Policy 507-2, it is up to the discretion of the City Clerk to either post the position with open dates and closing dates, and pay rate or advertised in the local newspaper for 10 days. Council let City Clerk Angela Wirth know to advertise for the position of Police Clerk. Mayor Jacobs brings forth the discussion on Building Permits within the City. He stated to Mayor and Council that he entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Brantley County to keep the City from having to hire building inspector. Mayor Jacobs asked if Council would like to stay with the County on building permits. Councilwoman Sib Johns makes motion to stay with the Intergovernmental Agreement with Brantley County with City of Nahunta retaining 50% of the money for building permits within the City, Councilman Richard Johns 2nd the motion, all in favor, carried. Water and Sewer Superintendant Gary Harris brought forth discussion that Brantley County Telephone Company wanted permission to use our easement on Michellizzi St. to the Brooks property for Fiber Optic use. Councilman Richard Johns makes motion the let Brantley Telephone Company use our easement, Mayor Pro-Tem Tommie Lane 2nd the motion, all in favor, carried. Michelle Lartz from the Nahunta Volunteer Fire Department brought forth discussion on letting the Georgia Forestry handle burn permits with in the City. Mayor and Council let Michelle Lartz know that the burn permits will stay being issued by girls in the office at City Hall. Executive Session Mayor Pro-Tem Tommie Lane makes the motion to adjourn the meeting, Councilwoman Sib Johns 2nd the motion, all in favor, carried.

Concerted Services Inc., with funding from the Department of Human Resources, will operate the Low-Income Heating Energy Assistance Program from Monday, November 3 to Friday, November 28 for elderly/homebound houseThe American Red Cross will holds, (65 and older). Eligible hold a blood drive on Wednesclients must call in to schedule day, November 19 from 1-6 p.m. an appointment. Other income at Hoboken Baptist Church. Neighbors Helping Neighbors The Blood Drive will take place eligible households may call for an appointment on Monday, is currently accepting donain the church's Fellowship Hall and is being held in honor December 1 and will be served, tions for school clothes, furniif funds are available. Call ture, school supplies, etc. They of Wesley Rentz, Hoboken 912-462-5163 for an appointment will be accepted at 130 Florida Neighbors Helping Neighbors or information. The program Avenue, Nahunta. Contact Rev. has a clothes closet available at is operated on a first call, first Jimmy or Ms. Barbara Bryant 135 Florida Avenue, Nahunta. served basis and will end upon at 462-6340. Please call Rev. Jimmy and depletion of funds. WWW.BRANTLEYENTERPRISE.COM • 912-462-6776 • PO BOX 454 NAHUNTA GA 31553 • MAIN ST

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Head start gets Grand grant

The Office of Head Start has awarded Concerted Services, Inc. with a grant to implement the Grand.Net Project for grandparents raising Head Start grandchildren, announced Ophelia Kennedy Gaines, CSI Executive Director. Head Start applied for an Innovation and Improvement Project grant and was awarded $25,000 for the first year of a 3-year project. Bonnie Gaskins, Child Development Service Director reports, This partnership project will focus services in three areas to support grandparents raising Head Start grandchildren: 1) Networking for social events; 2) Encouragement for support groups; and 3) Training to provide workshops on early childhood development. Networking includes events that feature speakers and topics that offer support and information for older caregivers. Topics will include behavior management, guardianship, divorce, chronic illness, domestic violence, etc. The informal groups will allow interaction and socialization. The project will partner with the RDC Office on Aging KinderCare program. Encouragement will include formal and informal support groups to allow grandparents to share experiences, discuss issues, and access to local, state and national resources to assist them in taking better care for their grandchildren. Training on early childhood development, safety, emergent literacy, school success, intergenerational values, and other topics will be available in a series of workshops offered. The number of grandparents raising grandchildren has increased over the past ten years, reports Letta Cox, Resource Specialist. Many families are living with their parents and grandparents in this time of economic slowdown. The Grand. NET project is designed to support this great group of people who takes on the added responsibility of raising another generation of children. For more information contact Anita Young or Letta Cox at (912) 285-6083 or toll free 1-800-477-8275.

Obituaries

Thank You

From the family of Amy D. Tomlinson Thanks for all of the kind works, prayers, cards, food and phone calls during the loss of our loved one. Special thanks to all the staff of Bayview Nursing Home and Sheppard's Funeral Home. God bless each of you. Neomia Crews Sundy, Ardeth Crews Brooks, Columbus Crews, and Bert "L.B." Crews.

Dola Weathers

Mrs. Dola Cox Weathers, age 105, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008. Mrs. Weathers was born on January 05, 1903, in Waynesville, daughter of the late Cynthia Ann Elizabeth Aldridge Cox, and the late Malcomb James Cox. She was a retired bookkeeper and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Weathers was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Astin and a son, Ralph Weathers. Survivors include a son, Jack Weathers of Brookfield; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Weathers were held Saturday, November 1 at 2 p.m. in the Nahunta First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Carson officiating. Interment services followed in the family lot of Smyrna Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lynn Weathers, Eugene Weathers, Jason Weathers, Robert Weathers, Nathan Weathers, and George Bartlett.

CHURCH &SCHOOL

BOE leases school space to church

In a move that has caused concern among many county churchgoers, the Brantley County Board of Education agreed to lease space at one county school to Harvest Community Church until the church can find or build a new sanctuary. Some who attended the meeting said it didn’t seem fair to allow a church to lease school space when teachers are not allowed to teach the Bible in classrooms. In other action the BOE: • Approved the second reading of board policy: first aid use of automated external defibrillators • Approved the second reading of board policy: board member conflict of interest. • Approved the second reading of board policy: maximum class size. • Approved American Fidelity to administer the 403B plan for Brantley County schools. The board also accepted the resignations of teacher Emily Fortel, bus driver Ronald Williams and Spanish teacher Elizabeth Stewart, and the hiring of parapro Tina Keen and school nutrition assistant Lisa Mosley, as well as the transfer of Carl Osburn from special education bus driver to bus 75.

Rhoden to wed Harris

Tony and Anna Rhoden of the Hickox Community are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Rhoden to Mike Harris, son of the late Carol and Pauline Harris of Nahunta. The bride elect is the granddaughter of Bertha Rhoden of the Hickox Community. Miss Rhoden is a 1997 graduate of Brantley County High School. She is currently employed by Crosby, Hendry & Howell CPAs of Waycross. Mr. Harris is currently employed by Lloyd and Sons Logging of Hickox. The wedding will take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 15 at the Bachlott Church of God in the Bachlott community. A reception to be held afterward at the social hall of the church.

Invitations will be sent to out of town guests only. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Roberson to wed Durkin

Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Roberson of Hortense, announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jessica Jordan Roberson of Hortense, to Max Durkin Petersen of Denver, Colorado. The bride-to-be is the maternal granddaughter of Jeanette Manning and the late J.P. Manning of Hortense. Her paternal grandparents are Alvin Roberson and the late Gloria Roberson of Hortense. Jessica graduated from Brantley County High School in 2005 and is obtaining a Medical Billing and Insurance Coding degree through the University of Phoenix. Max graduated from Overland High School in 2001. After he graduated he enlisted in the Army and has been serving for 7 years and is currently stationed in Fort Benning.

The couple will be married at 4 p.m. Saturday, November 15 at the Satilla Missionary Baptist Church in Hortense. A reception will follow at the same location. All family and friends are invited to attend. Out of town invitations will be sent.

Births

Sims

Seven year old Aleesya Noele Sims is proud to announce the birth of her baby brother Chandler Logan Sims born August 26, 2008 at Baptist Hospital, Jacksonville. Chandler weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. and was 19 inches long. He has a big brother D.J. Sims, 15 yrs. old. The proud parents are Donald D. Sims and Ellen Hampton Sims formerly of Nahunta, now reside in Bryceville. Maternal grandparents are Diane Barnes of Nahunta and Ronald and Eloise Hampton of La. Paternal grandparents are Shirley Sims and the late James Sims of Bryceville. Uncle is Edwin Jack Barnes (EJ) of Nahunta.

Hoboken sets Veteran's Day program The Hoboken Veterans Committee will hold their 25th Annual Veterans Day Program on Sunday, November 9. The program will begin at 2:30 at the Hoboken City Cemetery where Mike Lee and Jimmy Lynn will again honor their friends, Roger Rowell and Harry Chesser, who gave their lives for our country in Vietnam. The program will then move to the auditorium for the main program where all veterans will be honored with a special remembrance for our 13 Hoboken High classmates who gave their lives in service. Their committee has made a vow to "Remember Them Forever". They are as follows: World War II: Curtis Johnson, 8-24-1942; William "Bo" Lastinger, 8-09-1944; Tommie Lane, POW from 7-7-1944 - 5-2-1945; Lawton Dowling, 1-20-1945; William Courson, 1-23-1945; Thomas Dickerson, 2-25-1945; William Harris, 3-21-1945; and Thomas Lloyd, 4-13-1945. Korean War: Russell King, POW from 11-30-1950 to 8-24-1953; Robert Dowling, 10-15-1950; and Charles Hickox, 3-7-1951. Vietnam War: Roger Rowell, 3-1-1970, and Harry Chesser, 8-15-1970.

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Neither McCain nor Obama will nominate judges who understand the Constitution’s principle of individual rights By Thomas A. Bowden

No matter who wins the presidency — and with it, the power to appoint Supreme Court justices — America’s judiciary will remain locked into a crucial error that corrupts their interpretation of America’s bedrock constitutional principle: individual rights. That error consists in regarding rights as gifts from society, with judges as diviners of the so-called social will. The most fundamental question a Supreme Court justice must answer is what in fact do the individual’s rights to life, liberty, property, and happiness include? Only then can he determine if a certain law or government action is securing or violating those rights. But no justice asks this question anymore because none believes it objectively answerable. Instead, and broadly speaking, judicial conservatives ask what privileges did American society at the time of ratification grant the individual. So when modern legislators make criminal offenses out of abortion, contraception, homosexuality, and other acts said to be frowned upon centuries ago, conservative judges feel duty-bound to stand aside and do nothing. To conservatives, it’s meaningless to ask whether the right to liberty in fact includes the right to use contraception (a question 18th-century Americans may have answered incorrectly). The only question is whether society at that time meant to permit this action. John McCain has pledged to appoint judges in this conservative mold. Judicial liberals reject this worship of bygone days. Instead, liberals see constitutional values evolving like a motion picture, constantly updating to reflect current social mores. So when Congress declares federal dominion over every nut, bolt, and button of American industry, liberal judges feel duty-bound to stand aside and do nothing--not because earlier Americans intended to allow such controls, but because modern Americans want them. To liberals, it’s meaningless to ask whether the right to liberty in fact includes freedom of trade and contract (a question that a majority of Americans may be answering incorrectly today). The only question is whether the “will” of today’s society favors permitting such actions. Barack Obama has pledged to appoint judges in this liberal mold. But conservatives and liberals are both wrong about rights. It cannot be true that rights come from society. The very concept of a right identifies the actions you can take without anyone’s permission. Rights are not social privileges but objective facts, identifying the freedoms we need to live our lives-whether a majority in society agree or not. This is why the Founding Fathers dedicated their new government to the protection of each individual’s already-existing rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Thus, the Fifth and Fourteenth amendments forbid the government to deprive you of “life, liberty, or property” (except when you have violated someone else’s rights, and even here the government must follow due process, such as holding a trial). The Ninth Amendment safeguards all “rights” not listed elsewhere. These principles encompass all the innumerable actions required for your survival and happiness over a lifetime--the right to make a contract, earn a profit, build a house, make a friend, speak your mind, and so on. Because the Constitution is the “supreme Law of the Land,” judges are duty-bound to strike down statutes that violate rights. This is not improper “judicial activism” but the robust, constitutional power of judicial review. Judges must never bow to social opinion, historical or current, when exercising judicial review. For example, laws that institutionalized government discrimination against blacks in military service and voting deserved to be struck down, even if political majorities in both the Founders’ generation and modern times favored such rights violations. To their discredit, today’s judges--conservatives and liberals alike--have all but abandoned this essential safeguard of our liberties. The arch-conservative Robert Bork once declared that Ninth Amendment “rights” carry no more meaning than an accidental inkblot on the constitutional parchment. And according to Justice Antonin Scalia, there’s nothing in the Constitution “authorizing judges to identify what [those rights] might be, and to enforce the judges’ list against laws duly enacted by the people.” As for life, liberty, and property, government can smash them at will, if society so wishes. “Does [the Constitution] guarantee life, liberty or property?” asks Justice Scalia rhetorically. “No, indeed! All three can be taken away. . . . It’s a procedural guarantee.” Judicial liberals don’t dispute that a judge must bow to the “social will”--they simply divine it differently. As one liberal Justice declared, the Constitution “must draw its meaning from the evolving standards of decency that mark the progress of a maturing society.” While conservatives and liberals squabble about whether society permits you this action or that, they are defaulting on their sacred constitutional duty of judicial review.

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The meaning of the right to vote By Alex Epstein Every Election Day, politicians, intellectuals, and activists propagate a seemingly patriotic but utterly un-American idea: the notion that our most important right--and the source of America’s greatness--is the right to vote. According to former President Bill Clinton, the right to vote is “the most fundamental right of citizenship”; it is “the heart and soul of our democracy,” says Senator John McCain. Such statements are regarded as uncontroversial--but consider their implications. If voting is truly our most fundamental right, then all other rights--including free speech, property, even life--are contingent on and revocable by the whims of the voting public (or their elected officials). America, on this view, is a society based not on individual rights, but on unlimited majority rule--like ancient Athens, where the populace, exercising “the most fundamental right of citizenship,” elected to kill Socrates for voicing unpopular ideas--or modern-day Zimbabwe, where the democratically elected Robert Mugabe has seized the property of the nation’s white farmers and brought the nation to the verge of starvation--or Germany in 1932, when the people democratically elected the Nazi Party, including future Chancellor Adolph Hitler. Would anyone dare claim that America is thus fundamentally similar to these regimes, and that it is perfectly acceptable to kill controversial philosophers or to exterminate six million Jews, so long as it is done by popular vote? Contrary to popular rhetoric, America was founded, not as a “democracy,” but as a constitutional republic--a political structure under which the government is bound by a written constitution to the task of protecting individual rights. “Democracy” does not mean a system that holds public elections for government officials; it means a system in which a majority vote rules everything and everyone, and in which the individual

thus has no rights. In a democracy, observed James Madison in The Federalist Papers, “there is nothing to check the inducements to sacrifice the weaker party or an obnoxious individual. Hence it is that such democracies have ever been spectacles of turbulence and contention [and] have ever been found incompatible with personal security or the rights of property.”

The right to vote derives from the recognition of man as an autonomous, rational being, who is responsible for his own life and who should therefore freely choose the people he authorizes to represent him in the government of his country. That autonomy is contradicted if a majority of voters is allowed to do whatever it wishes to the individual citizen. The right to vote is not a sanction for a gang to deprive other individuals of their freedom. Rather, because a free society requires a certain type of government, it is a means of installing the officials who will safeguard the individual rights of each citizen.

What makes America unique is not that it has elections--even dictatorships hold elections--but that its elections take place in a country limited by the absolute principle of individual freedom. From our Declaration of Independence, which upholds the “unalienable rights” of every individual, among which are “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” to our Constitution, whose Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech and the freedom of private property, respect for individual liberty is the essence of America-and the root of her greatness. Unfortunately, with each passing Election Day, too many Americans view elections less as a means to protect freedom, and more as a means to win some government favor or handout at the expense of the liberty. and property of other Americans. Our politicians promise, not to protect the basic rights spelled out in the Declaration and the Constitution, but to violate the rights of some people in order to benefit others. Today’s politicians want capital for failing banks--by forcing non-failing Americans to pay for them; subsidies for farmers-by forcing non-farmers to pay for them; prescription drugs for the elderly--by forcing the non-elderly to pay for them; housing for the homeless--by forcing the non-homeless to pay for it. The more “democratic” our government becomes, the more we cannibalize our liberty, ultimately to the detriment of all. This Election Day, therefore, we should reject those who wish to reduce our republic to mob rule. Instead, we should vote for those, to whatever extent they can be found, who are defenders of the essence of America: individual freedom. Alex Epstein is an analyst at the Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights. The Ayn Rand Center is a division of the Ayn Rand Institute and promotes the philosophy of Ayn Rand, author of “Atlas Shrugged” and “The Fountainhead.”

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FAMILY DAZE BY DEBBIE FARMER

It’s a wrap Face it, once you reach middle age, a lot of shocking things change. And most of them to your body. I have to admit my medicine cabinet is full of lotions that promise to lift, lower, pull back, push out, inflate, deflate or do whatever the opposite is of what my body is naturally doing now. That said, naturally I couldn’t resist a whole new miracle procedure that promises to melt bazillions of inches off your body in 50 minutes without moving a muscle. Yes, it’s true!And all you need to do is to be wrapped up rubber blankets like a mummy, lay down and sweat. Now why would an otherwise sane and reasonable person want to try this, you ask? I can answer in two words: Muffin. Top. Now to those of you lucky few who don’t know what this, I’ll tell you. Twenty years ago, the phrase muffin top referred to the top part of a muffin. Harmless enough. But now, it means the hideous bulge of flab on your lower back that gets pushed up, over your waistband, for the whole world to see when you wear tight low-rise jeans. (Of course by “you” I mean “me”) Now I bet this brings up all sorts of worri-

SEE IT MY WAY BY CINDY DROOG

Ready for some suitball? I’ve invented a new game. It’s called Suitball. I’m the official announcer for Suitball, and it will air every Tuesday night so as not to compete with Monday Night Football. You might think, given the name, that Suitball is a little like the old Corporate Challenge. When I was an intern at Kirby Vacuum Cleaners, I played for their volleyball team. We played in a tournament for a couple of weeks against some other Cleveland-based companies, and it was a lot of fun. But we didn’t get to play against Bissell. Or Dyson. It was a little too nicey-nicey for me, and I wasn’t any more motivated playing there than I am today, playing against my eight-year-old nephew. (As long as he doesn’t actually beat me, of course.) No. Suitball is for companies who really are in competition. And every Tuesday night, I’ll talk about these companies. It won’t be like some lame CNN show where we review stock market prices while hundreds of others run across the bottom of the screen and the viewers fall asleep clutching their Fidelity statements. And it definitely won’t involve fake “feature stories” where the companies actually paid thousands of dollars for the MSNBC crew to come in and shoot b-roll and throw the president a couple of softball questions. (Trust me. The networks pitch me these “stories” all the time.) What I’m envisioning is more like a football game. We pick two competitors, bring them out onto the field, toss a coin to determine who starts the show, and then, we start keeping score. I’d like to pilot the show with a Mary Kay versus Avon episode. First, we bring the chief marketing officers out onto the field. We showcase the results of their teams’ work. Not the creative execution. There are enough

SENIOR MOMENT BY BOB BATZ

Opposites do attract After 45 years of marriage, I think I’ve finally figured out why my first wife Sally and I have lasted so long. I think our marriage has survived because the only thing we have in common is that we don’t have anything in common. The first thing Sally does when she gets in the car to drive to work in the morning is adjust the rear-view mirror. The first thing I do when I get in the car to drive to work in the morning is grab my favorite CD out of the glove box, pop it into the CD player and soon the entire car is filled with the rock

some questions. Like, say, why would a nation in the midst of financial ruin and global catastrophe invest the time and energy into a machine to steam off muffin tops? Or why would someone pay for this? Or finally, why in the heck would a 30-something (Oh, okay, 40) year-old woman wear tight low-rise jeans in the first place? (Which I don’t need to tell you brings up a whole slew of other issues that I don’t have the time to address here.) Now I admit, much like the wonder bra and low calorie ice cream, there’s something about this that seems too good to be true. But of course, being the sort of person who can’t pass up something that promises big results with minimal effort, I had to take the chance. So I went to a salon where I paid a teenage girl, who I’ll call Barbie, to wrap me into a heated rubber straight jacket, toss a sheet over me, then turn up the temperature to the same degree as – oh let’s see— the face of the sun. Then she turned on the timer and left me to bake for an hour as if I were some sort of flabby Thanksgiving turkey. Now this bring us to another very important point. Which is not whether or not I could be hurt (although a completely justifiable concern),but rather what’s in our culture that could make an educated, successful, sane and reasonable person even consider being wrapped up in a rubber blanket and set on a table to bake like a piece of poultry? I can answer that in three words: I. Don’t. Know. Fast forward. When I was done, truth be told, I’m not sure my muffin top was any smaller, but I did feel cleansed and toxin free. Plus I got to lay down uninterrupted for a whole hour. All in all, a brilliant invention if you ask me.

advertising industry awards for that. But the actual numbers. Business growth. Sales team satisfaction. Of course, one win is just that. For next week, Avon will have to go up against Arbonne, and then Bare Escentuals, and all the other cosmetics sold by your neighbors and coworkers. There will be running statistics on Suitball.com. People will have to hire bookies to place their bets. And eventually, a Fantasy Suitball league will allow you to pair IBM’s Chief Financial Officer and Amazon. com’s Chief Technology Officer on the same team. You’ll think you’re unstoppable, but then the CTO from barnesandnoble.com will have a good week right before Christmas, and throw your whole league entry fee down the toilet. What gets me really excited about Suitball is wondering what the tailgate parties will be like. When Sprint plays against Verizon, will the whole network show up? Will the mid-level accounting managers put a beer can up a turkey crevice and grill it while they sit around their Nissans in branded lawn chairs? Of course, this will lead to all kinds of newsworthy stories. When the star rookie marketer for Reebok gets arrested for a hitand-run resulting in an injured cat, it will be on the cover of Star. When Northwest or Delta (or NorDelt, DelWest, or whatever they decide to be called) Airlines plays American Airlines and a bench-clearing brawl happens, and both heads of security get suspended, Suitball will make the cover of USA Today Sports. After the pilot episdoe, I’d like to get two companies who are in a current lawsuit against one another out there. They’ll agree that whoever loses has to settle. Years of wasted time will be saved, and employees won’t have to shred any files. Tons in legal fees will be avoided. The bottom line is that there simply isn’t enough exciting, visible competition in the workplace. No coach sits us down with tapes of the opposing team’s performance last week, and gives us a pep talk. Nobody follows our careers unless we’ve sold them a book. Suitball will solve that problem. I just hope my team doesn’t end up with the “privilege” of a first draft pick next year, if you know what I mean.

Community Health & Benefits At Satilla Regional Medical Center

November 2008

Health Education Weight Watchers - Meetings held three times a day each Monday in the Satilla Annex Classroom at 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Wanda Strickland at 4492535. 55 Drive Alive Driver Training - Be a safer driver and receive discounts on your auto insurance by attending this AARP-sanctioned driver refresher course for seniors. Held from 1-5 pm in the Satilla Annex Classroom, $10 fee. For more information about the next classes, please contact Dr. James Dye at 285-5938. Next Class: To be announced Smoking Cessation - Work with a smoking cessation counselor at the Satilla Regional Health & Wellness Center, using the American Cancer Society’s Fresh Start program - a unique approach to quit smoking. There is a $25 fee. To register, call Lynn Gardner at 284-2462. American Cancer Society Look Good, Feel Better - This free program teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Held from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Annex Cafetorium. To register call 912-265-7117 or 1-886-227-0797. Next Class: November 10 Sleep Apnea: What is Sleep Apnea, and do I Have It? Free class offered to the public. Compliance classes will offer handouts, display the newest equipment, masks and also benefit patients who have been diagnosed with OSA. A licensed sleep technologist will be on hand to answer questions. Meets every 1st Thursday of the month. Held at Satilla Rehabilitation Institute, 2500 Satilla Parkway at 6:00 p.m. Please RVSP or if you have any questions call Cindy Mulkey at 338-8050. Next classes: November 6

Support Groups Diabetes - Meets first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Annex Classroom. Call Craig Roberts at 283-6086. Next meeting: November 6 Domestic Violence - Meets first and third Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Annex Classroom. Call Rebecca Hiott at 285-5840 or Jill Nagel at 285-5850. Next meeting: November 4 & 18 Cancer - Meets second Monday at 7 p.m. in the Satilla Regional 3rd floor Classroom. Call the Southeast Cancer Unit at 287-9008. Next meeting: November 10 Traumatic Brain Injury - Meets third Monday at 7 p.m. in the Annex Classroom. Email [email protected] or call Kathie at 285-5403 or Debra Gordon at 285-7994. Next meeting: November 17 Spectrum of Support - Meets second Thursday at 6:00 pm in the Annex Classroom. Call Kathy Hendrix at 285-1015 or Robbin Walters at 284-0966. Next meeting: November 13 Alzheimer’s - Meets fourth Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor Classroom. Call Jessica Russell at 4900078. Next meeting: November 25

Parenting Classes Sibling School - Help children prepare for the arrival of a new sibling. Held in the Birthing Center conference room from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fee: $10, includes a t-shirt for children. To register, call 287-2686. 2008 classes: November 15 Epidural Classes - A common method of administering anesthesia during labor. It is inserted through a catheter threaded through a needle inserted into the dura space near the spinal cord. Classes are held in the Birthing Center conference room at 1: 00 pm and 4:00 pm. To register, call 287-2686. 2008 classes: November 13 & 27, December 4 & 18 Childbirth Classes - Expectant mothers bring a partner and learn the many aspects of childbirth. Birthing Center tour included. Classes are held in the Birthing Center conference room from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 to 4 p.m. on Saturday with a lunch break from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Fee: $20. Call early to register at 287-2686. 2008 classes: December 13 Breastfeeding Classes - Get off to a great start with your newborn with breastfeeding. Discussion will include the benefits of breastfeeding, planning, and preparation, as well as helpful hints to address your most common concerns. Classes are held in the Birthing Center conference room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Fee: $5. Mothers only please. To register, call 287-2686. 2008 classes: December 4

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sounds of Night Ranger. Yes, Sally and I are about as much alike as night and day. She adores liver and onions. I hate them. She likes cantaloupe. I despise it. Her favorite color is green. My favorite color is blue. She drinks her coffee black. I like milk in mine. Horoscope-wise she’s a Gemini and I’m a Sagittarian. I like to go to bed early, so the 6:00 local newscast is the “Late Show” to me. Sally prefers to stay up late. I’m a Detroit Lions fan. She roots for the Cleveland Browns. Sally’s idea of a dream vacation is spending two weeks lying on the beach somewhere in Florida. My fantasy getaway involves a lake, a fishing pole, a can of worms and a sixpack of beer. My so-called lucky number is six. Hers is 13. She was born in Buffalo, New York. I hail from Flint, Michigan. Sally is left-handed. I’m a “rightie.” If you spell her name backward it’s Y-L-LA-S. If you spell my first name backward it’s still . . . um . . . B-O-B.

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A Blue Tide defender comes down with the interception at the goal line which stopped the Herons cold Friday in Ludowici Photo by Kathy Hendrix

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DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Brantley County’s 20-9 loss Friday to upstart Long County — who didn’t even have team until a few years ago — left the Herons next to last in the 2-AA subregion this week and facing fourth place Tattnall, a team to the subregion this year. The undefeated McIntosh Academy Buccaners hold onto first place in 2-AA, with Charlton and Appling counties nipping at their heels with one loss each. Brantley’s foe this week, Tattnall County is fourth with a 4-3 region record, followed by Long with a 2-5 region record, Benedictine is fifth with a 3-4 record, Pierce is sixth wit a 3-4 record, Long is seventh with a 2-5 record and Jeff Davis — who has not notched a single victory this season — is last with its

0-8 record. With one game left to go, it’s turning out to be a pretty nasty season for Herons coach Sean Pender. After steadily building the team up over the past couple of years — at least before last season — the coach and his staff have been unable to put a winning team on the field. Fans have begun to doubt that the coach can recapture what he had two years ago when the Herons earned a playoff berth. Since then, it’s all been pretty much downhill. While Brantley slips quietly into oblivion, the McIntosh Buccaners are riding high with superintendent Al Hunter, who hired Pender and rewarded for his work by being forced out of his position by the Brantley County Board of Education. The Herons face Tattnall County Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Heron Field.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

BY WYATT HUTCHESON

So far two deer dogs killed Greetings everyone. I hope this finds each and every one of you in good spirits and enjoying the cooling trend of Mother Nature. By now, the Presidential election as well as our local elections should have been settled and we should know who the next leader of our country and county should be. For those of you that voted – I commend you for having your voice heard. For those of you that didn’t – SHAME SHAME SHAME on you. If you didn’t vote – don’t start talking about the what if ’s and what should’s if/when something gets done that you don’t like. You have no voice to express your dislike if you didn’t vote to begin with. On to other things now – The deer hunting season continues to be a decent one for most folks. I have seen pictures and heard stories of some nice bucks being taken in and around Brantley County. Unfortunately I don’t have any pictures that can be run because I try to do what people ask of me. If they don’t want their pictures or names mentioned in my column, then I don’t do it. I guess it goes back to one of those respect things – and I hope everyone understands that. As for the dog hunters out there – it seems to so far have been a relatively incident free season. I’ve heard of three incidents all season, one minor and the other two a little more major that resulted in a couple of dogs being murdered. As for the two resulting in dogs being harmed – there will be a preliminary hearing on one of the cases in December, the other I think is possibly still under investigation. And from what I was told, the two were totally unrelated cases. Let’s hope that those occasions are the only ones that happen this year and that justice does what it is supposed to for the owners of the dogs. One last thing before I close here too – I haven’t said much about the inshore saltwater fishing lately, but it is getting that time again. I’ve heard numerous reports of good trout and some reds being caught up in the rivers and creeks. For those of you that don’t hunt, maybe now is the time to check out the creeks and rivers and have some fun catching fish.

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HES names honor rolls Hoboken Elementary releases their Honor Roll and Principal's List for the 1st 9 weeks 2008-2009 school year. 2nd Grade Honor Roll: Hamza Farooq, Kimberly Hutton, D.J. Lee, Trenton Strickland, Ciera Brown, Holly Barnes, Neal Dell, Makenzie Garcia, Jay Fields, Evie Jewell, Conner Selph, Jeremy Ammons, Joshua Davison, Syndey Dryden, Faith Ham, Courtney hurst, Mollie Lee, Ethan Moody, Dalton Pender, Macy Shuman, Ahmed Farooq, Annabelle Highsmith, Faith Hughes, Gracie Lairsey, Deanna Norton, Payne Tillman. 2nd Grade Principalπs List:Travis Pittman, Alan Gillis, Umer Farooq, Kristen McKinney, Jonathon Wainright, Kade Chapman, Jenna Dowling, Spencer OπNeal, Justin Wade, John Paul Waldron. 3rd Grade Honor Roll: Blake Bishop, Hallie Collins, Benjamin Lee, Dallas Cox, Kyle Crews, Garrett Lee, Pey-

ton Middleton, Autumn Ptten, Jacob Ammons, A.J. Harper, Makayla Rector, Andrew Wilson, Jay Boyette, Bracie Griffin, Cason Mingo, Adrian Spivey, Makayla Thrift. 3rd Grade Principalπs List: Isaac Corbett, Jacob Myers, Mahnoor Farooq, Grant Jacobs, Karson Clements, Thomas Aldridge, Marissa Bennett, Steven Hagin, Kayle Murray. 4th Grade Honor Roll: Luke Courson, Taylor Miller, Alexis Trusty, Colt Crosby, Emily Harris, Nicolas Horne, James Hutchins, Izzy Marcum, Lacey Cummings, Aaron Harris, Chasity McCarty, Leela Roberts, Kerri Thomas, Tate Griffin, Caitlyn Hurst, Dylan Lynn, Joshua Smith, Danielle Squires. 4th Grade Principalπs List: Kyle Chapman, Bronze Cornelius, Caityln Morgan, Dustin Wellington, Jake Harvard, Karsyn Rowell, Woodrow Mullis, Haley Underwood, Stephen Youmans. 5th Grade Honor Roll:

Harleigh Clever, Evan Drury, Shan Herrin, Normandie Lee, Kade Rowell, Madelyn Stone, Levi Wasdin, Mathew Kirkland, Jared Myers, Kayla Boyette, marissa Dickerson, Noah Henderson, Jimmie Hoffman, Ryan Jacobs, Krissy Miles, Lauren Page, Shane Melton, Hunter Smith. 5th Grade Principalπs List: Mollie Rowell, Brittney Westberry, Cassi Pollard, Shereen Farooq, Lauren Malek. 6th Grade Honor Roll: Larry Cox, Loren Mertz, Tyler Miles, Laynie Skinner, Mark Thigpen, Jessica Thompson, Tristan Yeomans, Krissy Bailey, Nathaniel Carswell, Spencer Lee, Chyanne Poff, David Voss, Trace Williams, Brittany Wimberly, Brent Altman, Chelsea Carlan, Garrett Johnson, Blake Shuman, Mollie Woodard. 6th Grade Principalπs List: Bria Jones, Caleb Mingo, Rebecca Barrett, Kelsey Jacobs, Jarred Wellington.

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Magnolia House emergency haven Magnolia House is a safe shelter that provides an emergency haven for victims of domestic violence and their children from Ware, Coffee, Pierce, Brantley, and Bacon counties. " From January 2002 thru August 2008, Magnolia House has served 4,750 victims of domestic violence and provided 23,453 bed-nights to victims in our area, "stated Michelle Girtman, Magnolia House Director. "As our statistics reflect, Southeast Georgia is not exempt from domestic violence. It is widespread and affects persons of all ages, classes, races, religions, sexuality, and educational levels. Young children and teens who grow up witnessing domestic violence in the home consider it a normal way of life. Unfortunately, these at risk children have a high likelihood of becoming the next generation of victims and abusers," stated

Ms. Girtman. Domestic violence has a substantial effect on other family members, friends, co-workers, witnesses to the violence, and the community at large. The financial impact is staggering. Millions of dollars in health care, law enforcement, court costs, and lost productivity are the result of domestic violence. "The magnitude and urgency of the problem of domestic violence requires continued diligence and commitment. So please join the effort to help end domestic violence," stated Ms. Girtman. The following are some things you can do to help: Help a friend who is being abused. Let her know that the abuse is not her fault, listen to her, help her to identify resources, options, empower her to make choices for her safety, and provide nonjudgmental support and an opportunity for her to seek

your support again. Speak up about abuse. Let abusers know their behavior is wrong and encourage them to get help. If you see abuse, call the police, doing nothing can make the abuse worse and even deadly. Educated yourself and others. Call Magnolia House Director, Michelle Girtman, at 912-285-6083 to schedule informational workshops for your workplace, community group, or church. Encourage your local school to include abuse prevention as part of their curriculum. Set an example. Model non-violent and respectful behavior through your everyday actions. Call 1-800-33-HAVEN for assistance if you or someone you know has been abused. Magnolia House, a program of Concerted Services, Inc. is supported by United Way of South Georgia.

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Seeking highly self-motivated, career-minded, dependable persons to work for progressive homecare agency. If you are a certified nursing assistant or have experience and are competent in patient care and are willing to be trained, contact us at 1-800-962-5467 or 285-9924. You may also apply in person at 1113 Clifford Street, Waycross, Ga. We need aides in the Brantley County are. Day-time hours. Beginning 10-30 hours wkly. Hours increased with dependability. Must have dependable car, good driving record and be honest, reliable and enjoy helping others. Dependability and willingness to work very important. Company benefits: Paid orientation & training, CPR & First Aide, Profit Sharing, Gas allowance.

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Sawyer wins chamber pageant The Brantley County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Miss Brantley County Beauty Pageant at the BCHS Cafeteria. The results are as follows: 2008 Miss Brantley County Queen is Monica Deanne Sawyer, the daughter of Tim & Ruby Ann Sawyer. Teen Miss Brantley Queen is Faith Angel Allen, daughter of Rebecca Harris & John Allen; 1st runnerup is Magen N. Gibson, daughter of Karen Gibson & Shannon Gibson; and 2nd runner-up is Candy Salais, daughter of Robert & Katie Reynolds. Junior Miss Brantley Queen is Morgan Bennett, daughter of Melinda Thrift; 1st runner-up is Brianna Nicole Carter, daughter of Jamie & Amy Carter; 2nd runner-up is Chelsea Alexis Corson, daughter of Bill & DeeDee Corson; and 3rd runner-up is Marley Renaπ

Wilson, daughter of Suzanne Wilson. Young Miss Brantley Queen is Alexis Brooke Crews, the daughter of Brooks & Cindy Crews; 1st runner-up is Marissa Bennett, the daughter of Melinda Thrift; and 2nd runner-up is Lauren Elizabeth Lee, the daughter of Clay & Kristie Lee. Little Miss Brantley Queen is Layne Norfleet, the daughter of Timmy & Shelly Herrin. Tiny Miss Brantley Queen is Karah Nevaeh Lawrence, the daughter of Shaun & Amber Lawrence; and 1st runner-up is Kylee Moore, the daughter of Chad & Christy Moore. Toddler Miss Brantley Queen is Ashland Taylor Justice, the daughter of Brent & Heather Justice. Baby Miss Brantley Queen is Kirsten Ruby Smith, the daughter of Kris & Renee

Smith; 1st runner-up is Raegan DePratter, the daughter of Heather Wainright & Marlan DePratter; and 2nd runner-up Lauren Moore, the daughter of Chad & Christy Moore. In the optional categories, the results are as follows: Most Photogenic Winners were Lauren Moore, Ashland Taylor Justice, Kylee Moore, Layne Norfleet, Lauren Elizabeth Lee, Morgan Bennett, Candy Salais, and Monica Sawyer. Prettiest Dress Winners were Lauren Moore, Ashland Taylor Justice, Karah Nevaeh Lawrence, Layne Norfleet, Alexis Brooke Crews, Chelsea Alexis Corson, Faith Angel Allen, and Monica Sawyer. Prettiest Smile Winners were Lauren Moore, Ashland Taylor Justice, Kylee Moore, Layne Norfleet, Alexis Brooke Crews, Morgan Bennett, Faith Angel Allen, and Monica Sawyer.

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SEGAMAMA went to the Waynesville Elementary School for a presentation during Red Ribbon Week. The group put on a drug education program including a skit by clowns and Archie the puppet using entertainment to bring about drug awareness. They were to bring their program to all Brantley County Schools this week.

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Published in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-1-6 (2007) REVENUE and EXPENDITURES The following information is provide by the Brantley County Managers office and the Office of the Tax Commissioner Current period --9/1/2008 to 9/30/2008 Year to date-------1/1/2008 to 9/30/2008 Current period

Year to date

Total annual budget

Total revenue

$292,915.85

$6,900,400.10

$10,664,213.13

Total expenditures

$744,452.50

$8,902,042.29

$10,692,163.09

($451,536.65)

($2,001,642.19)

($27,949.96)

Expenses (over) under revenue

Total Line of credit

$3,000,000.00

Any amount used from the line of credit is an indication of a

Total used year to date.

$2,148,000.00

shortfall of money needed to run the county

Total balance available

$852,000.00 Tax delinquencies indicate the total number of parcels unpaid or partially unpaid. Tax delinquencies from all prior years up to 9/30/2008

Total number of delinquent parcels Total delinquent tax dollars

2369 $951,944.61

This includes $189,453 in appeals, $25,790 in bankruptcies and $243,609 in prior years taxes

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WANTADS Summertime & the selling is easy! Call 912-462-6776! Real Estate MOVE IN SPECIAL. Nice 1,2,3 Bedroom Apartments for rent. 1/2 OFF 1ST MONTH with this coupon. Waycross and Nahunta 283-7131 or 614-6909. 2000 Fleetwood Prowler 24' Travel Trailer. New hardwood flooring in Living/Kitchen area. New carpet in seperate bedroom and new tile throughout bathroom. Comfortably sleeps 5 adults. New awning within the past year. COLD A/C. We have only used it 3 times. Would love to keep it, but we just bought a new house. Clear title. $8999 OBO. 912-617-2973. FOR RENT: Trailer, 2 miles south of Nahunta on Hwy 301 on private and secluded area. Call 778-4011, leave message. ZONE II- Near Waverly on Russell Ridge. New 2009 on 1 acre land. This beautiful Cavalier Home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, almost 1500 sq feet. Real wood cabinets and fiberglass tub and showers. $589.50 with $2570 down WAC. Call 1-800-9254663 or 912-264-4185. Coastal Homes, Est. 1989. Quality Service for 20 years. FOR RENT: House on Thedious Road, north of Nahunta. Approximately 2.8 miles east of Hwy. 301 off the (Raybon) Rock Road East; 3 bedroom, 1 bath, central heat & A/C, stove and refrigerator. $400.00 per month plus security deposit. No pets. Call (912) 462-6322. FOR SALE: 2003 16X80 Brigadier/Englewood (EX0 wih white vinyl siding and black shutters. 3BDR/2BA. hadwood floor in living room and kitchen, carpet in hall and bedrroms. Linoleum in bathrooms, laundry room and pantry. Spacious screened porch on front of house. Medium size deck on back of house. All whirlpool appliances included. Spacious master bedroom and bathroom with large walk-in closet. Open floor plan. Come with about 1 acre on Central Ave. with deep well included, septic tank needed. Mobile home must be moved, Will provide assistance as much as possible. Priced to sell! $47,000 OBO. 912-458-2539. VACATION RENTAL in The Smokey Mountains of Franklin, North Carolina. 3,4, or 7 days. Call for more information and a brochure. 912 473-2172. ZONE II- Neat and Cute 28x48, 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cavalier on Glynn Co. Brantley -Co. line. 1 acre lot. $2075 down $483.47 WAC. Call 1-800-925-4663 or 912-264-4185. Coastal Homes, Est. 1989. No Games Just Quality Service for 20 years. FOR SALE: 2001 General Mobile Home, 28X52. 3BDR/2BA, carpet, linoleum, tile and appliances are all new within 1.5 years, All appliances stay! New toilets and hot water heater! We know a great financing guy. Just bought house, need to sell!! 912-617-2973. $22,500 OBO. House only, you move. HOMES FOR SALE: HORTENSE, Drury Ln., 2BR Mobile Home, 2 acres, screened porch, $54,000; HERITAGE PLANTATION, off Hwy 110 W, 3 BR, 2 BA 1,382 SF on 1.2 acre lot,Spacious Living Room w/Laminate floors, oversized 2 car garage, Price Reduced $129,000; WAYNESVILLE, Jeff Rd., 3/2 Home on 4 acres, Laminate flooring, Spacious Kitchen and Dining, Rocking Chair porch, lots to offer, $150,000; HWY 110 WEST, 3/2 Homes of Merit Doublewide, Spacious home, 1.75 acre corner lot,additional 1.25 acres avail., $74,000; Call Johns Realty 912-462-6633. LAND FOR SALE: Nahunta, Blackberry Rd., 1 acre lot, $8,500; LULATON, Harvest Rd, 1.2 acre lot, nicely wooded, $9,400; NAHUNTA, Robin Ln., 1 acre lot, close to the city limits, $10,000; HORTENSE, Spanish Oak Ln., 0.94 acre wooded homesite, $12,500; BRANTLEY/GLYNN LINE, Large lot, well, septic, power, & culvert, $15,500;

WAYNESVILLE RD., 2+ acre homesite for site built homes, $11,500. Call Johns Realty 912-462-6633. FOR RENT: Mobile Homes in Atkinson. $250 deposit, $275 & up rent. Call 6173552 or 778-6053. FREE Puppies. Call 462-5391. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house, $500 month, $350 deposit. Call 269-7171. Commercial Building for rent: Located at 120 N. Main Street, Nahunta. Call 462-5377 for more information. ZONE II- 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath 14x32 Riverburch 08 Model. $2800 down, $294 month WAC. Del. Set-up, skirt, A/C, steps at all doors. Call 1-800-925-4663 or 912264-4185. Coastal Homes, Est. 1989. FOR RENT: 3BDR/2BA doublewide mobile home. $450 per month and $150 deposit. Call 462-6764. FOR RENT: 2BDR/2BA mobile home in Winokur area. $250 a month. Call 912-577-4639 or 462-5239. FOR RENT: 2BDR unfurnished house with refrigerator and stove, heat and air, 2 porches; 3BDR unfurnished house with refrigerator and stove, heat and air; Mobile Home, 2BDR with refrigerator and stove, heat and air. Call 462-5571. ZONE II- 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath 16X80 Riverburch with 50 in. Big Screen TV. Was $46,900, SALE Now $38,600. Set-up, with A/C included. 1-800-9254663 or 912-264-4185. Coastal Homes, Est. 1989. TIRED OF RENTING? Rent to Own! Nancy's Place Comm. 2BR Mobile homes. 1989 Nobility, 14x70, Central heat and A/C. Sits on 1/2 acre lot! Private, Quiet, Clean. Rules and regulations strictly enforced. No pets w/out pet fee, No Pittbulls. $1,500 down payment, $457.80 a month which includes water, taxes, insurance, and lot rent. For more information please call 1-912-778-3000. Located in Atkinson off Hwy 110 West, 2.4 miles on left, Drury Lane, Look for angel signs.

Transportation FOR SALE: 1993 Ford Mustang convertible. Fire engine red with black top. Perfect for beach: $3,000. Call 912-449-1148. WE BUY JUNK CARS AND TRUCKS. $75 and up. Call Dennis at 778-4746 or 670-0088 or Charlie at 778-3635 or 670-1853. FOR SALE: 1991 Cadillac DeVille Sedan. Call 462-5837. FOR SALE: 2000 Mazda 626, 4 door, burgandy, $2,800. Call 473-2172 or 473-2676. FOR SALE: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Maroon with 6 cylinder, 4wd, low miles. $7,000. Call 912-449-1148. FOR SALE: 2003 Santa Fe, V6, black, 6 disc CD changer, automatic, $5,000. Call 912-778-4979.

Recreational FOR SALE: 17 ft Angler center console boat with 75 HP Mercury motor with Magic Tilt trailer. Lots of extras. $3,250. Call 778-5453 or 242-3348. FOR SALE: Two Fourwheelers, Artcic 300, and a Kawasaki Bayou. Both in good shape. Call 462-5744 or 912-6731366.

Services MULTITASK CLEANING SERVICE: Commercial & Residential floor & cleaning services. Specializing in cleaning carpets & tile floors. Free Estimates. Christian owned and operated. Call 778-4270. Electric Motor Repair: Waterpumps, swimming pool pumps, air compressors, fans, power tools, etc. All work reasonable and guaranteed. Call 282-0520, leave message.

778-4546. SELLERS LAWN SERVICE: Serving all Camden County and surrounding areas. Edging, Mowing, Mulching, Trimming, Pressure Washing. Year Round. 10 plus years experience. Family owned and operated. Licensed and Insured. Commercial & Residential. Free Estimates. Home: 912-576 9302. Cell: 912-552-1398.

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Waycross • Established 1964 • Ga. License #52

Developers of quality wells • 4-inch and larger quality wells • Red Jacket submersible pumps • Grundfos stainless steel pumps

Call (912) 283-0530 or (912) 281-7000

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Charlton Visiting Nurses in Nahunta has a per visit Part-time position open for a Licensed Registered Physical Therapist. Needs to be available to serve the following counties: Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn and McIntosh. Interested PT's can call between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 1-800-446-9116.

Agriculture FOR SALE: Pineapple Pears, call 458-3307.

Pets & Animals FOR SALE: Ten laying hens, laying brown eggs: 4 Badrock, 3 Rhode Island Reds, 3 Black Sexlinks. Call 462-7821. FOR SALE: Nanday Conure parrot with cage, $200 FIrm. Starting to talk. Call 462-7821. HORSE FOR SALE: 2008 Bay Colt, $150. Call 462-6506.

Miscellaneous CLOTHES, GIFTS & MORE located 3 miles south of Nahunta on 301. Open M-F 9-5 and Saturday 9-3. 462-7984. Accepting fall/winter clothing in October. Please call ahead for an appointment. Clothes will have to be clean, stain and odor free and on hangers. 30 items per customer. Come see our NEW Halloween costumes. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you. Mrs. Ann, Trish, and Stephanie.

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FOR SALE: (2) ceiling fans: (1) 52 in. without light kit and (1) 42 in. without light kit. Call 458-3307.

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WANTED TO BUY: Amaryllis Buds. Call 473-2421.

912-462-8956 TUE - FRI 9:00 TO 6:00 SATURDAY 8:00 TO 2:00 HAIRCUTS $10 SENIORS $8 RT2 BOX 59R-10 NAHUNTA GA 31553

FOR SALE: Ruger 30 cal., new model Blackhawk, $600. Remington 700, 6.5 Magnum, $500. Winchester 94, 444 cal., $500. Remington 700, 280 cal., camoflauge, $500. Call 778-4635.

WANTED: Fresh cow's milk, old time style and also Fresh eggs, fertile. Call 912-230-4669. Remain independent in your home with a Power Wheelchair! Free delivery and installation on all equipment! Hospital Beds, Rollators and Manual Wheelchairs, too. Beautiful Lift Chairs with motors only $579 and Wheelchair Lifts from $549 that attach to your trailer hitch. Serving all of South Georgia from Waycross. Call us at 912-285-8595. We are a licensed Medicare and Medicaid provider. FOR SALE: Sectional love seat and sofa and additional furniture. Come see and make best offer. Ask for Jean, 912-266-4300.

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Two hunting dogs were shot and killed this past weekend. One in the Needmore/Jones Road area, and the other in Manningtown. Both instances inhumane and unjustified. Law is involved, will not be tolerated again. Community Member.

LOST: Cell phone at Brantley High School football game on September 4, 2008 on home side of stadium or in parking lot. Older model, silver colored, Sprint Samsung. If found, please call 912462-6322, turn in to the office of Brantley High School, or turn in to the Brantley County Sheriff's Office.

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FREE: Tires, P215-60R16 good tred. Call 462-5293. ATTENTION MEDICARE RECIPIENT: Plan "F", age 65, female non-smoker, $98.04 monthly. Our Prescription Drug Plan has no deductible to meet and low co-payments. Call Lewis Insurance at 912-283-0300. WARNING: IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY BOUGHT A 10'X5' LANDSCAPE TYPE TRAILER WITH EXPANDED METAL BOTTOM, YOU MAY BE IN POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY. CALL TONY AT 912-286-0713. FOR SALE: Wood burning stove, never used, $100. 25" Color TV, $75. Antenna with rotor, $75. Call 778-5705.

Yard Sales

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Bulldozer work Landscaping of all kinds, small and big Septic tank Bush hog Tiling Day number (912) 458-2223 Home (912) 458-2362 Cell phone (912) 282-6375

ATTENTION MEDICARE RECIPIENT Yes, we have the Medicare Supplement, but we also have Medicare Part-D Drug Prescription Plan Available on Nov. 15, 2005.

Lewis Ins. Agency 283-0300 1-800-794-0301 Serving SE Ga. Since 1989

YARD SALE: AMP Electric, Hoboken. Friday, Nov. 7 from 8:30 a.m.-until and Saturday, Nov. 8 from 8 a.m. - noon. YARD SALE: Saturday, Nov. 8. Trudie Rd. Old stuff, good stuff, LPS and video tapes womens clothes and shoes, tools.

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What is Karen's Creations offering for the Waynesville Volunteer Fire Dept. will Holiday Season? See Deborah or Julie Floors • Carpet & Tile • Grout be accepting donations year round for at Finders Keepers for special orders on our semi-annual yard sales (no clothes (912) 462-7355 Swarovski crystal bracelets and SnowThe Best In please). We also help burnout victims man earrings. Plan now to attend the Floor Maintenance! throughout the year, and what we don't Christmas Festival on Dec, 6th and look Pet Odor Treatment for my booth. I will have a great selection use, we sell. Contact Lucy Cathcart at Carpet Protection • Fire Damage 912-778-4551 or Jack Cathcart 912-266of affordable Christmas items and will Cleaning • Flood Water Removal • If you have an elderly or sick loved one offer free Christmas earrings with any $5. 7172 to make arrangements to deliver or High Traffic Areas • Stairs & who needs a sitter, please call 473-2802. Furniture Cleaning we will also pick up. purchase. After the Festival, all ChristFREE ESTIMATES Sewing, Alterations and Repairs. Call mas items will be available in stores. WWW.BRANTLEYENTERPRISE.COM • 912-462-6776 • PO BOX 454 NAHUNTA GA 31553 • MAIN ST

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Housecleaning: Need extra help around the house? Honest, hardworking, dependable clean team. Very creditable references. Willing to travel if need be. Furnish own supples. Senior discounts. Available Mon.-Sat. 7a-3p. Call 462-6610.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

USED CARS TO BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC

SATURDAY FOR AS LOW AS $49* IN ONE DAY, LOCAL BRUNSWICK DEALER MUST ELIMINATE OVER $2,000,000.OO+ WORTH OF PRE-OWNED VEHICLES.

Brunswick, GA - Carl Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/Hyundai is holding its biggest pre-owned super sale in the history of the company. On SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2008, they plan to eliminate their entire preowned inventory by means of a

$49

“Eliminator Sale,”

During this one-day event, every pre-owned vehicle will be offered for thousands below original price including vehicles for only $49*. Gary Hudgins, Local Owner of Carl Gregory, offers this explanation for this unprecedented sale. “We’ve already had record sales in our new car department this past year, and we’re overstocked with tradeins. Then we’ve added a big inventory of factory program cars and some real bargains we’ve gotten at the auctions. So, now we’re over-loaded with inventory. It’s that simple.” Gary adds, “Our goal is to reduce the amount of our overall inventory to a more manageable number, and to do that, we’ve got to price this inventory ridiculously low. Expect retail prices to be marked down as much as $3000.00 to $7000.00.” Gary further added “The community has shown us great support throughout the years, and we’re very grateful. We would rather give the great deals to the public than unload these vehicles at the auction. We believe that people will not only enjoy getting a great deal, they’ll also have a lot of fun doing it. Imagine the excitement of being able to buy a vehicle for just $49*. Not $49 down, $49* total.”

Almost 200 preowned cars, trucks, vans, and SUV’s are available for this huge event. “We absolutely must reduce our preowned inventory at all costs; so customers can expect these vehicles to be sold at near or below wholesale price,” he stated. “Cars which would normally sell for $3000 to $20,000 will be sold for thousands less, and I mean thousands less! We truly will have a vehicle for everyone’s budget.” These vehicles are available at this price, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2008, only at Carl Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/ Hyundai in Brunswick. Special arrangements have been made for a record number of customers, with event parking clearly marked. According to Jim DeLoach, a manager at Carl Gregory, here’s how the $49* “Eliminator Sale” works: SATURDAY, NOVEmBER 8, precisely at 9:45 am, the gates will be opened so that customers may inspect the vehicles. When the $49* “Eliminator Sale” begins at 10:00am, the “Price Eliminator” will cross out the retail price on each vehicle and replace it with the new “Eliminator Sale” price. Whoever is sitting behind the wheel of the vehicle will have the first chance to purchase the vehicle at the “Eliminator Sale” price. Prices will be cut one time to the “Rock Bottom” price, including vehicles for only $49*. This “Eliminator Sale” is for the public only - auto dealers, wholesalers, employees of the dealership and its affiliates, are not permitted to participate. Carl Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/ Hyundai has arranged for special finance and credit analysts to be on hand. If you’ve had trouble in

the past securing auto credit, don’t count yourself out. If you’ll bring your current payroll stub and your driver’s license, chances are we can arrange your financing. The

$49

“Eliminator Sale,”

will be the biggest event we’ve ever had,” according to Gary & Jim. Customers are required to come early and register for entry to this incredible sale. Registration begins at 8am. “We expect a record number of people to leave with great vehicles at unheard-of, low prices.” “If you’ve been waiting for a great deal on a great pre-owned vehicle, your wait is over. The $49 “Eliminator Sale,” will be held SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2008. You’ll have the perfect opportunity to get a quality vehicle at a substantial savings while we drastically reduce our inventory.” The $49* “Eliminator Sale” will be heldSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008 at Carl Gregory in Brunswick, -5400 Altama Avenue. Only one $49* vehicle per family, please. Questions may be directed to any sales consultant at Carl Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/Hyundai (912)261-9600 or 1-800-859-2277. *minimum of 2 units will be sold for $49 plus tax and title. Example: 1994 Hyundai XL stock # 763053A. Paid advertisement. Sale ends November 8, 2008.

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