Postseason play Dental ministry Rabun athletes advance Rabun residents get help Read more on page C1 Read more on page A7 The Clayton Tribune THURSDAY, May 9, 2013 Vol. 116, No. 19 n 75 cents theclaytontribune.com Murder suspect released on bond the two had an earlier tor in the district attor- set for later this coming diately after the shooting According to Whidby, Victim’s altercation, and Close ney’s office. summer. and he has cooperated Groom said nothing was shot about 30 yards “All I could do is sob,” Groom will be restrict- with authorities. would have happened mother up the driveway after he she said. “Where’s the ed to Oconee County, Ga., “There if he wouldn’t have met returned to the property. justice in our judicial and he will have to wear is a Close in the driveway. Mountain Judicial system? People who deal an ankle monitor. He legiti- Whidby also asked him wonders why Circuit Chief Judge B. drugs get more time also was ordered to avoid mate about having enough contact with any of the self-de- people at the house with By Blake Spurney Chan Caudell granted than those who murder Groom, 38, bond during a someone’s children. I victim’s family or wit- fense him in case any problems Editor nesses, which includes argu- arose, and Groom agreed Murder suspect Travis hearing May 1 in Rabun don’t understand that his mother, Susan. ment, that he did. Melvin Groom has been County Superior Court. and probably never will.” “He’ll be restrained to and he Assistant District released from custody on Dawn Close, mother of Mountain Judicial a zone monitored by GPS saw Attorney Maggie Hast- $100,000 bond. James, was beside herself Circuit Public Defender GROOM so he can work on a farm that,” ings used those state- Groom, 38 was charged in trying to understand Drew Powell said that near Watkinsville,” Pow- Powell ments in an attempt to with malice murder Dec. why the man who killed for a murder suspect to ell said about his client. said. counter any self-defense 5 after he fatally shot her older son was let out be granted a bond was Caudell mentioned Georgia Bureau of arguments made by the James Eugene Close of jail. She didn’t attend not unprecedented. He several factors in making Investigation Agent defense. Jr., 21, during the early the hearing but learned also said Close’s fam- his decision. Groom has Brian Whidby testified “I was shocked that he morning hours at 1065 that Groom had been ily wouldn’t see Groom no prior felony convic- about statements Groom McCrackin Road. Ac- granted bond from the while he remains free tions, he called 911 imme- gave after the shooting. Please see GROOM, A11 cording to authorities, victim-witness coordina- awaiting trial, which is County holds the line on taxes By Shelby Harrell we’ve accomplished that Staff Writer so that the budget this year will be right in line The Rabun County with last year’s budget,” Board of Commissioners Darnell said. “These cuts approved a preliminary that we had to make ... I 2013-14 fiscal year budget don’t think we cut them that is a reduction from to where it will hurt the the current year and does services or anything not raise taxes. they’re trying to do.” After receiving cuts, a The development total budget of about $16.4 authority budget was million was approved, approved at $847,846, which is slightly down coming in at $560,698 from the $16.9 million more than last year. final budget of 2012-13. Jacobs said a majority of The largest cuts this the budget increase was year affected the Rabun going toward a $490,216 County Fire Department bond payment for the and road and bridge Rabun Business Park. maintenance, said Debbie The first payment on $17 Jacobs, county clerk and million in bonds is due chief financial officer. January 2014. The fire department Photo courtesy of Peter McIntosh budget decreased by Please see COUNTY, A11 $287,620 since the last Awakening the vines fiscal year. Cuts primar- Alan Taylor of Kennesaw conducts The Seed and Feed Marching Abominables musicians in entertaining guests while ily affected requests for Cities may be last year’s old winter canes burn in a bonfire. The 11th Awakening of the Vines spring festival was held Saturday at additional salaries and Tiger Mountain Vineyards, despite the rain and chill. new fire trucks. hit with charge Commission Chair- man Butch Darnell said the fire departments for dispatching still could receive new Ladybug Farms honored by USDA vehicles with Special By Shelby Harrell Purpose Local Option Staff Writer By Shelby Harrell land and live simply and Sales Tax funding. Staff Writer really kind of do innova- “If we get the SPLOST The Rabun County tive farming techniques money turned loose, like Board of Commissioners Farm owner Terri and share those with for instance a fire truck, is making preparations Jagger-Blincoe is eager others,” she said. “These that can come out of the to charge Clayton, Moun- to share her farming types of technologies and SPLOST,” he said. “So tain City and Sky Val- techniques with others innovations that assist it won’t really affect the ley a fee for 911 dispatch now that Ladybug Farms me with farming can be fire department, but at services. has been recognized as easily scaled down for the same time it won’t Commissioners verbal- a Natural Resources any farm owner.” affect our budget.” ly agreed during a May 2 Conservation Services Ladybug Farms cur- Commissioners re- budget hearing to allow partner by the U.S. De- rently provides produce duced the road depart- County Attorney Allyn partment of Agriculture. to 30 families and three ment budget by $145,318 Stockton to send out a let- Jagger-Blincoe cur- restaurants, including by cutting out depart- ter notifying the cities of rently is planning an Fromage & Other Fine ment vehicles and new the change. innovations in organic Foods and Lake Rabun equipment. The county Clayton, Mountain City farming field day to be Hotel. has earmarked $5 mil- and Sky Valley would be held next month at her Jagger-Blincoe said lion for road and bridge charged the fee since only farm in Clayton. She said her gravity-fed rainwater Submitted photo maintenance over six those cities collect taxes. she hopes to inspire other irrigation system had State conservationist James Tillman, with the Natural years from the SPLOST Commissioners have farmers to try simpler made an impression on Resources Conservation Service, from left, stands with initiative voters approved yet to decide on a dollar techniques. NRCS representatives, NRCS representative Doug Towery, Terri Jagger-Blincoe in March. amount. “Part of my vision for adding that it could hold of Clayton, NRCS representative Robyn Ledford and Jack “What we were trying Commissioner Greg this farm was to see that Lewis, assistant state conservationist, while presenting to do was to not have to it’s possible to live off the Please see FARM, A12 Jagger-Blincoe a partnership plaque. raise taxes, and I think Please see DISPATCH, A11

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She told authorities Ethridge, 21, Law- block of Warwoman Road Website: www.theclaytontribune.com man charges of Merrydale Lane. Her that she never shut the renceville, was arrested when a horse darted out and charged with simple in front of him, according A 24-year-old Clayton sister told authorities door. A deputy checked ADMINISTRATION possession of marijuana to sheriff’s reports. His man was charged with that Hunnicutt came to the house to make sure and possession of drug car hit the horse’s legs, domestic violence offens- her residence under the nothing was out of the Publisher paraphernalia. causing it to land on the es Sunday for allegedly infl uence of something ordinary. Michael Leonard ● Gerald Wayne Wil- roof of his car. The horse striking his wife during and began going through [email protected] liams, 64, Macon, was broke the windshield and an argument in the 700 her belongings. ● Wednesday, May 1 arrested on a warrant collapsed the roof on the block of Old Chechero Casey Logan Littrell, ● Maximillano Garcia charging him with a car. It then got off his car ADVERTISING Street. 21, Westminster, S.C., Baltazar, 34, Des Moines, probation violation. and walked away. Zachary Ean Graves was arrested on war- Iowa, was arrested and ● Misty Lee Stiles, 30, Sales Director was charged with hin- rants charging him with charged with driving Mountain City, was ar- Cyndy Brogdon dering an emergency battery and assault on an without a license. rested and charged with Thursday, May 2 [email protected] call, battery under the unborn child. ● ● Daniel Patrick Black, possession of metham- ● Jamey Glenn Rhine- Family Violence Act and Police were called 33, Delwood, N.C., was phetamine, possession of hart, 21, Hull, was ar- cruelty to a child. Ac- about 8:45 p.m. to Zax- Sales Associate arrested on a warrant drug paraphernalia and rested and charged with cording to Clayton police by’s, 43 Bo James St., for Debbie Martin charging him with a possession of prescrip- possession of marijuana, reports, he and his wife a report of a child being [email protected] probation violation. tion outside its original possession of drug para- were arguing about him beaten with a wire. A ● Curtis Lamar Bar- container. She was a pas- phernalia, possession being absent several days woman left with the child Customer Service rett, 51, Winder, and senger in a traffi c stop on of prescription medica- while doing drugs. Their before police arrived. Jeri McCall A deputy met with the James Robert Driggers, North Germany Moun- tion outside its original baby became upset, and [email protected] 29, Thomson, were ar- tain Road. Authorities container and defective Graves allegedly hit his caller, who said the child was beaten with a fl y rested and charged with used a drug search dog to headlight. wife in her mouth. ■ possession of a controlled fi nd drugs in the vehicle. ● Justin Keith To place a display or When his wife went swatter by the woman. substance with intent to ● A woman reported Marable, 20, Carver, was classifi ed advertisement, call outside with the phone distribute, simple pos- that someone stole her arrested and charged 782-3312. to call 911, Graves then Tuesday, April 30 session of marijuana and son’s birth certifi cate with possession of mari- took the phone from her ● Tabatha Rae Adkins, possession of prescrip- and a copy of his Social juana and possession of Graphic Design and pushed her to the 33, Clayton, was arrested tion medication outside Security card from her drug paraphernalia. [email protected] ground, according to on two warrants charg- its original container. vehicle during the past ● Authorities were police reports. He then ing her with contempt of They were in a vehicle week. She believed the called to Tallulah Gorge went on the porch and al- Accounting superior court for failure that was stopped after items went missing from State Park to assist with legedly broke the phone. Heidi Cook to pay child support. Rabun County sheriff’s Dunlap Apartments or a medical call. A 60-year- Graves told police that [email protected] ● Cameron Clay Ben- deputy Kyle Shook and Ingles, 176 Highway 441 old Florida man who had she fell while running nett, 28, Tiger, was ar- Habersham County N. been involved in a car around their van. He also rested and charged with sheriff’s deputy Anthony ● A 48-year-old woman wreck earlier in South NEWSROOM claimed that her bleeding battery under the Family Giaquinta reported see- reported that about Carolina was unrespon- from the mouth might Violence Act stemming ing a suspicious vehicle $100 in change had been sive. He was taken by Editor have been caused by her from an incident in the about 5 p.m. at Checkers, stolen six months ago Habersham County EMS Blake Spurney biting her lip. 200 block of Joe Davis 786 Highway 441 S. from her residence in the to a hospital. [email protected] Road. He allegedly at- ● Jesse Cole Dodgins, 200 block of Blair Street. ● A 75-year-old Tiger tacked his father, accord- 23, Lakemont, was ar- She told authorities that woman reported that News Reward for ing to sheriff’s reports. rested and charged with she knew who took her more than $35,000 had Shelby Harrell ● Gregg Blake Newby, DUI, open container, money. She sent the per- been transferred from [email protected] information in 25, Clayton, was arrested failure to maintain lane, son an email giving the her Morgan Stanley ac- and charged with driving driving on a suspended person until April 25 to count to another bank Sports on a suspended license. license, failure to obey return the money or she account. She notifi ed the Trevor Metcalfe sign thefts ● Police were called stop sign, failure to Federal Trade Commis- would report it to author- [email protected] The Rabun County to a domestic dispute maintain seat belt, no ities. The person didn’t sion and all other institu- at Hamby and Church proof of insurance and respond to her email. tions with which she had Marshal’s Offi ce is of- ■ To submit a news item fering a $1,000 award for streets. A man and wom- failure to register vehicle ● A woman reported an account. an both denied that any after he wrecked the pre- that someone had tres- ● A 51-year-old woman for publication, please any information leading call 706-782-3312, drop to the conviction of those contact had taken place vious day at Old Highway passed on her property went to the sheriff’s between them. Police 441 and Carlton English in the 300 block of Oasis offi ce to report a civil items off at 120 North Main responsible for a rash of St., Clayton, fax items to recent road sign thefts. told them to not argue in Road. His mother told Road. dispute. She had sold a The thefts have oc- public. authorities that he had ● Vicious dogs were mobile home in Septem- 706-782-4230 or e-mail to: ● curred during the past Unspecifi ed items been drinking and that reported in the 400 block ber, but the people who thetribune@theclaytontri- several weeks in various with a total value of he took off in a 1988 of No. 10 Lane. A woman bought it had refused bune.com. areas of the county. A $1,050 were reported sto- Suzuki Samurai while reported that two red pit- to pay the rest of the ■ It is our policy to correct all couple of stop signs have len from a residence in she was trying to get the bull terriers attacked her amount owed. errors of fact that appear in ● been damaged by having the 1300 block of Meeting keys from him. He ran son’s red heeler, which A deputy was called news columns. If you the top bolt removed and House Mountain Road. the stop sign at the end of was expecting puppies. to Clayton Church of are aware of an error, please ● the sign bent down. A woman reported the road and hit a tree on The owner of the pit bulls God, 235 Stekoa Falls contact Editor Blake Spurney suspicious activity at her the other side of the road, The marshal’s offi ce told authorities that the at 706-782-3312. has been authorized by dogs had been at his Please see BLOTTER, A3 the Rabun County Board of Commissioners to offer the award. Anyone with information about Trusted Vision the thefts is asked to Food! call 706-782-2657. Ask to Care speak with Marshal Roy Jack Chapman, MD Games! Lovell or Tony Galloway, chief deputy. of Gainesville Eye Associates is associated with our office on a Sunday, April 21 consultative basis. ● About 3:55 p.m., William Shannon Her- Dell'HOO(QJUDP2'Dell Engram, Engram, O.D. O.D. shner, Bradenton, Fla., Robert'DYLG*UHHQH2'Dr. David Chapman, Greene O.D. was riding a 2012 Suzuki Jack M. 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The Rabun County Road, for a report of waved at her and then Welcome Center on an open door. Sheriff’s ran to his house with her Highway 441 North has deputy Kenneth Watts mail. Police later went to undergone a freshening found the front doors the house to talk to the up and redecoration. open. He walked through mother, but she was not With 100 percent vol- the church but didn’t see home. unteer labor and 90 per- anything out of place. He ● Authorities were cent donated materials, also found another un- called to Chappell Lane the center is sporting a locked door. He locked all on a request to help new coat of paint inside, the doors before he left. Rabun County EMS enter landscaping outside, ● Authorities were a residence. A 93-year-old local artwork and a re- called to the 200 block woman had tried to get organized information of Merrydale Lane for a up to answer the door and center. Rabun County custody dispute. A man fell to the fl oor. Rescue Chamber of Commerce reported that his ex-girl- workers used a tool to President Tony Allred friend didn’t pick up their enter through the back is pleased with the son from the babysitter door. A deputy took pic- results. the previous day even tures of the marks that it “Because fi rst im- though it was her turn. left on the door. pressions are so impor- She later sent him a text ● The unattended tant, we have worked message about their death of a 68-year-old diligently to ensure child, but she didn’t come woman was reported in that newcomers and get the child. He told au- the 800 block of Grizzly regulars alike are thorities that he had had Ridge Road. No foul play greeted warmly in a the child since Monday, was suspected. professional environ- but he didn’t mind having ment,” Allred said. “We the child. want everyone’s fi rst ● A 56-year-old man re- Monday, May 6 impression to be very ported receiving a threat ● Regina B. Mote, positive.” Michael Leonard//The Clayton Tribune via phone in the 600 block Walhalla, S.C., was ar- Allred said the wel- Sharing refreshments and admiring local artwork Friday at the open house of the Rabun of Franklin Street. He rested and charged with come center greeted County Welcome Center are, from left Sonia Rendon, Pam Hyer, Cricket Werkheiser, Ray was referred to magis- driving on a suspended more than 11,500 guests Coulombe, Diana Cook, John Werkheiser and Mina Brown. trate court. license, defective head- annually, distributed light, defective tail light, countless brochures to the welcome center’s Kudzu Factory. hler, Charles Gandy, illegal window tinting, of local information, new look include: Licia & He said artists who Jean Stewart, Susan Friday, May 3 open container, driving answered telephone Pete Cleaveland, Reeves contributed their work Belew, Libby Mathews, ● Sandra Marlaine too fast for conditions and inquiries and served as Furniture, Southeastern were: Jay Schutte, Roger Judy Maxwell, Scot Small, 32, Clayton, was giving false information Rabun County’s primary Design, Home Depot, Corn, Mike Esslinger, Roberge, Melodie Cow- arrested on a warrant to police. visitor information Walmart, Adams Tree Chuck Gardner, Jef- art, Claudia George, Di- charging her with a pro- ● Sharing & Caring, point. Service, Clayton Paint & fery Kronsnoble, Sarah ana Cook, Sarah Owens, bation violation. 137 Hiawassee St., re- According to Allred, Flooring, Butler Galler- Rakes, John Siegel, Eric Leggie, Deb Goatch- ● Ethon Cain Mc- ported that someone had primary contributors ies, Susan Vernon and Joleen Oh, Kathy Bee- er and Peggy McBride. Crackin, 20, Lakemont, trespassed during the was arrested and charged past couple of days. Some- with possession of meth- one put duct tape over the amphetamine. camera on the outside of Join the Fun & the Sale! MAY SPECIALS! the building. An employ- Saturday, May 4 ee was unsure whether anything was taken, but $ #6$,
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The Rabun County Board of Commissioners has whittled down the proposed budget for fi scal year 2013-14 to where it is $500,000 less than the current year due to a signifi cant drop in revenue. County government also is having to lighten its load another $500,000 for bond payments that come due at the end of the year on $17 million used for the renovation of the former Fruit of the Loom plant in Rabun Gap. The bond payments will be a hefty burden for many years to come if more ten- ants aren’t found for the Rabun Business Park. The ■ county, independent of the Rabun County Develop- early ment Authority, has taken additional steps toward “Neveryone recruiting industry by committing $9 million claims that toward water and sewer cutting the defi cit infrastructure improve- THEIR OPINION ments with Special Pur- is necessary, but pose Local Option Sales few are willing to Tax funds. What else Georgia’s leaders fi x a past mistake it might take to recruit voluntarily reject business here is anybody’s guess. services.” It’s no secret that politicians ◆ “In recent years, Georgia In the face of these often make mistakes — a lot of has seen a large drop in techni- pressures, commission- ■ them. cal college enrollment — much ers have elected to reduce We are all human and we all larger than in our University services and draw from make mistakes, so politicians System,” Deal said. “For some the fund balance, also are not unique. I have often students enrolled in a techni- known as a reserve fund, rather than raise the millage rate. observed, however, that elected cal school, the loss of scholar- The latter is something that never has been done before. Such offi ceholders can be extremely ship money put higher educa- frugality might seem prudent, but taxpayers also might ques- reluctant to admit they have Tom tion out of reach.” tion the wisdom of cutting expenditures to the road or fi re made a mistake and then do Crawford The passage of the HOPE departments. something about it. columnist Grant bill provided a good In a way, the challenges facing commissioners and county That’s why it was so hearten- example of bipartisan coop- staff are a microcosm of ever-present debate over austerity ing to see the governor and the ◆ eration in this year’s legisla- cuts and fi scal responsibility in Washington, D.C. Nearly General Assembly recognize tive session. Republicans and everyone claims that cutting the defi cit is necessary, but few a serious error they made two too well. Student enrollment Democrats teamed up to pass are willing to voluntarily reject services. The ones we trust to years ago and attempt to fi x in the technical college sys- the bill by overwhelming mar- make the decisions reversed themselves on air traffi c control- that error in this year’s ses- tem dropped by almost 24,500 gins in both chambers. ler cuts only after they realized how delays would affect their sion. students the year after the “This is a good step in the fl ights home. The misjudgment involves GPA requirement was raised right direction and will undo Fortunately, commissioners have shown no such selfi sh HOPE Grants, fi nancial aid and continued to drop in the some of the damage that was streak, but they do want to appear fi scally resolute by not that is provided through following year. An estimated done two years ago,” Sen. raising the millage rate. Is raising the rate really an unpar- Georgia Lottery revenues to 9,000 students lost the HOPE Jason Carter (D-Decatur) said donable sin if the public wants, even demands, a certain level students who take job training Grant because they could not when the Senate passed HB of services? That is a reasonable question people should ask courses at the state’s network maintain a 3.0 average. 372. themselves as they drive over roads and accept services. of technical colleges. In technical colleges, as op- The only legislator voting Complaining about taxes is easy; living with cutbacks takes HOPE Grants help students posed to public universities, a against the HOPE bill was thought and patience. pay the tuition for classes that high GPA is not the primary Rep. Charles Gregory (R-Ken- teach them the skills neces- goal for a student. What is nesaw), who like Evans repre- sary to fi nd a new job or get more important is that the stu- sents a Cobb County district their working life off to a dent learns the job skills being but is much more of a political successful start. Although the taught by the technical college extremist. The Clayton Tribune grants come from the same so that the state has another Deal signed the bill into law pot of money that funds HOPE well-trained worker. a couple of weeks ago. Scholarships in the University “Technical colleges are “We need more college or theclaytontribune.com System, HOPE Grants are a different, technical college technical college degrees in different form of fi nancial aid students are different, the aca- order to attract and fi ll the jobs Michael Leonard Published: On Thursdays at 120 North Main aimed at a different kind of demic setting is different,” said of tomorrow,” the governor Publisher St., P.O. Box 425, Clayton, GA 30525 student. Rep. Stacey Evans (D-Smyrna). said at the bill signing. “This Telephone: voice, 706-782-3312; Gov. Nathan Deal has said “The fi nancial aid that goes to additional benefi t will provide Blake Spurney fax, 706-782-4230 the state will need 250,000 those students should recog- Georgians with greater access Editor E-mail: [email protected] more college graduates by 2020 nize those differences.” to school at a relatively small to meet Georgia’s growing Evans, who was able to at- cost to the state.” workforce needs. About 50,000 tend college herself because of While the governor didn’t OUR MISSION of those graduates will have to a HOPE Scholarship, proposed say it, he and the legislators The Clayton Tribune is published with pride for the people of Rabun come from the technical col- a bill during this past session were fi nally acknowledging and adjoining counties by Community Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 792, leges. to change the GPA require- and fi xing a big mistake they Athens, GA 30603. We believe In 2011, when Deal and the ment for a HOPE Grant back to made during the 2011 session. that strong newspapers build Tom Wood, Chairman Legislature were developing a the 2.0 level so that more stu- Let’s hope they can fi nd more strong communities, that: Dink NeSmith, President bill to stabilize the fi nancially dents would be able to afford mistakes to fi x when the Gen- “Newspapers get things done!” Alan NeSmith, Regional Publisher troubled HOPE program, one job training courses. eral Assembly convenes next Our primary goal is to publish of the changes they made was Deal recognized the need for year. distinguished and profitable community oriented newspapers. Our mission to raise the grade point aver- the legislation and instructed Tom Crawford is editor of will be accomplished through a teamwork of professionals dedicated to age required for a HOPE Grant his House fl oor leaders, The Georgia Report, an internet truth, integrity, loyalty, quality and hard work. from the 2.0 level to the 3.0 along with Evans as one of news service at gareport.com level. the sponsors, to introduce a that reports on government and In the event of errors in advertisements, The Clayton Tribune will The change worked, in terms HOPE Grant bill (HB 372) that politics in Georgia. He can be be responsible only for the space occupied by the actual error. Original of reducing the demand for reinstated the former 2.0 GPA reached at tcrawford@gareport. writing and artwork are copyrighted. © HOPE Grants, but it worked requirement. com. Member Georgia Press Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES In County: $25 per year Out of County: $31 per year YOUR OPINION USPS-117-000, Second Class Postage paid at Clayton, Georgia. POSTMASTER: Send 3579 to The Clayton Tribune, PO Box 425, Clayton, Georgia 30525 Support widespread nership. Norman Olsen (May 2) and The Alpha Dog Cafe in comments he made in the The Ferst Foundation for Clayton is a big supporter of previous issue (“Rights are for Childhood Literacy of Rabun childhood literacy and recently everyone”). OUR LAWMAKERS County provides free books to donated NASCAR truck race I found his calm and children from birth until they passes and a tailgate pack of straightforward manner of Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Georgia 111 Green St., S.E. turn 5. over $200 worth of food that presenting the case for mar- United States Senate Gainesville, GA 30501 Children receive a book each was given to a lucky raffl e win- riage equality in our nation www.isakson.senate.gov Phone: 770-297-3388 month mailed to their home. ner. Alpha Dog also donated a refreshing and compelling Georgia offi ce Currently there are 466 Rabun jumbo hot dogs and buns that argument. My rough count One Overton Park Washington offi ce County children receiving were sold as part of a lunch shows about a dozen states and 3625 Cumberland Boulevard, Suite 513 Cannon House Offi ce Building these wonderful books. All fundraiser last week at Geor- 14 countries now have legal- 970 Washington, DC 20515 funds are raised locally by a gia Power. Other contributors ized same sex marriage. Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: 202-225-9893 community action team. There for the lunch were Chick-fi l-A, I fi nd this movement to Phone: 770-661-0999, Fax: is no charge to the families to Burger King, Oinkers, Rumor be the culmination of a long 770-661-0768 Stephen Allison, R-Blairsville receive these books. We would Hazit and Kingwood Country struggle for equal rights Washington offi ce House of Representatives, love for all Rabun County Club & Resort. Proceeds from among our citizens. Whether 120 Russell Senate Offi ce Building 8th District, Email: Stephen. children younger than 5 to Washington, DC 20510 the raffl e and lunch went to the it’s independence from Eng- [email protected] be registered. Just call Com- foundation. Thank you to all land, the African-American Phone: 202-224-3643 Capitol offi ce munity Partnership of Rabun Fax: 202-228-0724 the sponsors and to everyone right to equal access to citizen- 504 Coverdell Legislative Offi ce County at 706-782-8390 or go who either purchased a lunch ship, the right of any person to Saxby Chambliss, R-Georgia Building online to www.ferstfoundation. or gave a donation. representation before the law, United States Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334 org for more information or to Readers become leaders! to the present issue — these www.chambliss.senate.gov Phone: 404-656-0188 register. Thank you for the wonder- are all part of the same move- North Georgia offi ce District offi ce To donate funds for a child ful community support this ment. 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1340 90 Blue Ridge Street to receive a year’s worth of literacy program receives. Our decisions in favor of Atlanta, GA 30339 Blairsville, Georgia 30512 books is only $28, and children Laura Lane equal rights are part of what Phone: 770-763-9090, Phone: 706-781-3929 outside Rabun County can Fax: 770-226-8633 Rabun Gap make me “proud to be an be sponsored for only $56 per She served on the community American,” as Lee Greenwood Washington offi ce John Wilkinson, R-Toccoa year, which will also cover action team for the Ferst Foun- would belt it out. 416 Russell Senate Offi ce Building Georgia Senate, 50th District books for a local child. Checks dation for Childhood Literacy Joel Hitt Washington, DC 20510 E- m ail: jo h n.w ilkin so n@ can be mailed to Community Phone: 202-224-3521 of Rabun County and works Clayton senate.ga.gov Partnership, P.O. Box 2172, Fax: 202-224-0103 Capitol offi ce for Community Partnership of Clayton, GA 30525. Children Rabun. 303-B Coverdell Offi ce Building with an address outside Rabun Cemetery needs help Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Doug Collins, R-Gainesville County must be registered Friends of Pickett Cemetery Phone: 404-463-5257 United States House of with a sponsorship check by Rights for everyone urgently need funds to main- Representatives, 9th District, Fax: 404-463-1386 contacting Community Part- I am writing in support of tain the cemetery regularly hwww.dougcollins.house.gov District offi ce P.O. Box 2227 Please see LETTERS, A5 Gainesville district offi ce Toccoa, Georgia 30577 The Clayton Tribune COMMUNITY May 9, 2013 A5 Storm dumps rain on Rabun, marks wet start to the year

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A stalled cold front dumped several inches of rain on Rabun County www.theclaytontribune.com and the surrounding region Saturday and Sun- day, downing trees and raising the water levels www.facebook.com/ of lakes and rivers. The National Weather news Service issued several fl ood watches and warn- ings for counties in Northeast Georgia and western North Carolina on Sunday, with several extending throughout HONOR ROLL Monday evening. The Asheville (N.C.) Regional Straight A’s * All Year A’s & B’s Airport received 4.08 inches of rain from Sat- Name ...... School ....Grade Name ...... School ...... Grade urday night to Sunday, and Screamer Moun- James Michael Burch ...... RCHS...... 12 Cailey Horn ...... RCHS...... 12 tain registered almost 2 John Patrick Stafford ...... RCHS...... 12 Victoria Phillips ...... RCHS...... 11 inches. MacKenzie York ...... RCHS...... 12 Christopher Bleckley...... RCHS...... 10 Mike Carnes, Rabun Moranel Gober ...... RCHS...... 9 Matthew Stafford...... RCHS...... 10 County EMS and 911 Daniel Jackson ...... RCHS...... 9 Sean Alford ...... RCHS...... 9 Sierra Vazquez Turner ...... RCHS...... 9 director, said no fl ood Jordan Hunnicutt ...... RCHS...... 9 Brandon Berweiler ...... RCMS ...... 8 damage was reported Helena Phillips ...... RCHS...... 9 Garrett Jamison ...... RCMS ...... 8 Juliana Sharpton ...... RCHS...... 9 over the weekend. Angeleah Turpin ...... RCMS ...... 8 Quenn Yeary ...... RCHS...... 9 “All we had were some Haley Betke ...... RCMS ...... 7 Anna Rose Bartolomey ...... RCMS ...... 8 downed trees and power Isabella Crump ...... RCMS ...... 7 Tessa Matheson ...... RCMS ...... 8 lines,” he said. Kimberly Dolan ...... RCMS ...... 7 Ashley Bush ...... RCMS ...... 7 In Asheville, fl ooding Grayson Lane ...... RCMS ...... 7 Jacob Houston ...... RCMS ...... 7 caused road closures Guy Gober ...... RCES ...... 6 Huck Phillips ...... RCMS ...... 7 Monday along the French Michael Henry ...... RCES ...... 6 Brittney Berweiler ...... RCES ...... 6 Broad and Swannanoa Kendall Jones ...... RCES ...... 6 Tevan Carver ...... RCES ...... 6 rivers, and a morning Trevor Metcalfe/The Clayton Tribune Janae Steill ...... RCES ...... 6 Bryar Coalley ...... RCES ...... 6 rockslide closed west- Water rushes down Mud Creek Falls at Sky Valley on Mon- Laken Stiles ...... RCES ...... 5 Isaac Craine ...... RCES ...... 6 bound lanes of Interstate day. Precipitation from a stalled weather system brought Michael Flinchum ...... RCES ...... 4 Garnett Duncan ...... RCES ...... 6 40 by Old Fort. several inches of rain to Rabun through the weekend, Kennlie Jamison ...... RCES ...... 4 Katie Hewitt ...... RCES ...... 6 Neil Dixon, a meteo- downed trees and power lines and raised water levels in Abigail Page ...... RCES ...... 4 Kaleb Wilburn ...... RCES ...... 6 rologist with the Na- rivers and lakes. Ethan Clarke ...... RCES ...... 3 Autumn Bartolomey ...... RCES ...... 5 tional Weather Service Isabella Crump ...... RCES ...... 3 Hanna Cannon ...... RCES ...... 5 in Greenville, S.C., said lakes reported three “Right now, our boat Annabel Dale ...... RCES ...... 3 Hannah Watts ...... RCES ...... 5 the system was blocked downed trees to Moun- dock (at Seed Lake) is Clayton Dixon ...... RCES ...... 3 Carter Henslee ...... RCES ...... 4 by a downstream pres- tain Patrol, said David 2-3 inches underwater,” Zain Harding ...... RCES ...... 3 Chandler Hensley ...... RCES ...... 4 sure pattern that drew in Bramlett. Mountain Pa- Bramlett said. Emalee Harris ...... RCES ...... 3 Sutton Jones ...... RCES ...... 4 Laney Jones ...... RCES ...... 3 Atlantic moisture. trol also received about The company sends Haleigh Turpin ...... RCES ...... 4 Megan Page ...... RCES ...... 3 “That’s what resulted 40 calls from residents emails to customers dur- Krissa Cannon ...... RCES ...... 3 Jenica Steill ...... RCES ...... 3 -DGH*ULIÀQ ...... RCES ...... 3 in the heavy rainfall concerned with boats ing large storms urging Courtney Stewart ...... RCES ...... 3 McKaylin Hensley ...... RCES ...... 3 across the region,” Dixon becoming undocked, but them to double-tie their Loren Stiles ...... RCES ...... 3 Anna Grace Thompson ...... RCES ...... 3 said. he had no reports of any boats to the dock if pos- Barrett Whitener ...... RCES ...... 3 Keaton Webb ...... RCES ...... 3 Dixon said total storm known boat issues. sible. Brenley York ...... RCES ...... 3 rainfall in Rabun mea- Bramlett said area lake Dixon said year-to-date sured from 1-3 inches, levels rose several inches data indicated a wetter according to NWS data. during and after the than normal start to 2nd Grade Kindergarten Residents around area storms. 2013. Name ...... School Name ...... School

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By Shelby Harrell needs as well as the spiri- how much you can make lars). I probably would Staff Writer tual needs and to help as to get these services, so have had to save up many underserved people the people they saw are money to have it pulled. I Dozens of Rabun as we can,” Howell said. the ones who couldn’t think this is a godsend.” County residents have a “A lot of people can’t get afford to have it done,” Patsy Russell, 64, of more polished smile after out for dental (services), Lawson said. “So it really Clayton said she felt receiving free dental so we help alleviate their made a difference in their fortunate to have been services last week from pain.” lives.” approved for a fi lling the Baptist Mobile Health Howell said it was re- Lawson said residents replacement. Ministry. warding to be part of an seemed to appreciate the “If I didn’t get it fi xed The ministry is a non- organization that helped dental work. here, it doesn’t get fi xed,” profi t organization that those in need. “They would come in she said. “It’s sort of like provides health services “We just take care of and give us high fi ve or the tooth lottery. They put to Georgia residents in their dental, and they a thumbs up,” she said. our names in there, and the name of Christ. Last leave,” she said. “People “This year, it seems like I was lucky enough for week, 11 dentists from are very appreciative of (the ministry) did more them to pull my name.” the nearby area volun- it, and it’s so nice to know per person. They just did Russell said she had teered to treat 87 Rabun that for them it’s one less a lot of work for each indi- been struggling without Shelby Harrell/The Clayton Tribune residents at Tiger Baptist night of pain.” vidual. They did all they dental coverage. Jill Howell, with the Baptist Mobile Health Ministry, Church. Residents who Project director could do.” “When I lived in Den- assists Dr. Ralph Jackson with a tooth extraction May were eligible for services Tammy Whitmire said Peggy Maney, 67, of Ti- ver, my Medicaid paid to 2 at Tiger Baptist Church. The ministry provided ex- received a 40-minute that last year the minis- ger said she was relieved have my teeth fi xed, but tractions, restorations and teeth cleanings to 87 local appointment for tooth try provided more than to be able to receive a here they don’t,” she said. residents last week. extractions, restorations $34,000 in dental services tooth extraction. Scott Waldorn, 55, of or cleanings at no charge. to Rabun residents. “With Social Security, Clayton said he no longer Florida, but I just don’t go and to have his broken Jill Howell, with the Volunteer Elaine Law- it’s hard to manage $300- could afford regular den- up here. It takes so much tooth repaired. ministry, said the organi- son said residents with $400 to have two or three tal work. to keep going that (dental) “I would have had a zation had been offering low income and no dental teeth pulled,” she said “I can only do stuff as is the last thing on the broken tooth probably services for three years. insurance were eligible before her May 2 appoint- an emergency calls for list.” until it was pulled out, “Our philosophy is to for the services. ment. “It only used to be it,” he said. “I used to go Waldorn was approved so this is a blessing for try to meet the physical “There is a limit on thirty-something (dol- to the dentist regularly in to receive a cavity fi lling sure,” he added. King of jungle is lion, but king of backyard is little bully By Phil Hudgins honking their horns as In our latest attempt to to pull a two-horse wagon. though they all want to outfox the squirrel, we It’s ugly, but so far it “Now he is close to pass the fl yer in front. But bought a “squirrel-proof works. her who in his eyes is they all know their place. bird feeder” that came To be fair, I wanted all loveliness; his neck Squirrels, unfortunate- equipped with a spring- to close with something bending gracefully in ly, do not know their place, loaded perch. If a squirrel gentle, romantic and all directions, passes all and they don’t care. In my rests on the perch, a door poetic about the squir- around her, and occasion- attempt to be a poor man’s to the seed slams shut. rel’s mating habits. But I ally touches her body; and birder — which simply The feeder is shaped like couldn’t fi nd anything. as she congratulates him means I put out feeders a little house. To put in Geese, as you know, on his victory, and ac- and watch nervous birds seed, you simply turn the mate for life. So do mute knowledges his affection, as they eat — I have been chimney and lift off the swans, bald eagles, scarlet they move their necks in a frustrated by squirrels. So roof. macaws, whooping cranes hundred curious ways.” have the birds. The house was in order and even black vultures. Now that I have your I have yet to fi nd a good for only a few days. Then But girl squirrels are attention, I want to talk way to keep squirrels out a squirrel with a Ph.D. in promiscuous, I’ve read, a about birds. of the bird seed. I greased physics fi gured it out. He condition that encourages That fi rst paragraph is the pole that holds the must have been watching the boys to be the same part of John James Audu- feeder; eventually the me. The wily critter actu- way. bon’s description of the grease wore off and squir- ally turned the chimney, Are we surprised? What Canada gander making a rels climbed up with ease. pushed the roof to the else would we expect from play for the Canada goose. I put a Slinky around the ground and climbed down twitchy-tailed, beady-eyed, I’ve never witnessed such pole. It was fun watching into the feeder for a feast conniving, larcenous, goings-on, but if I were a their squirrelly antics, of sunfl ower seeds. By the sneaky animals that true birder, I’d wait and trying to whip the Slinky time I spotted him, he’d would steal a poor little watch. into submission. But the gained fi ve pounds. bird’s last morsel? We hear lots of Canada show was temporary. They Now our little house Celibacy? ganders and geese where eventually learned to use with the squirrel-proof Phil Hudgins is senior we live. They usually fl y the Slinky as a spring- perch and squirrel- editor for Community in wedges, just a few feet board to the top. Baffl es friendly roof is bound Newspapers, Inc. and a over the lake’s surface, didn’t help. with twine strong enough former Tribune publisher. A8 May, 9 2013 COMMUNITY The Clayton Tribune

granddaughter Amy County native and White and husband Bob Tait (James) and great- longtime resident. He of Ball Ground; seven OBITUARIES grandson Gabriel; son was born May 7,1945, to grandchildren, Lacy Richard Hockman; son Ray Wilborn and Otta Bowyer, Jessica Surls, Shirley Ann Giles traveling and cooking corporal on April 25, Robert Hockman (San- Jenkins Wilborn. He was Luke Smith, Dillon for family and friends. 1946, just weeks after dra); brother-in-law a carpenter by trade and Parker, Alicia Kilby, Alexander Funeral services were marrying Carl Edward James Hairgrove; nieces loved the outdoors. He Kallie White and Tristan Shirley Ann Giles held Wednesday in the Hockman, a former Kay Krenek (Wilfred) was a caring loving man Hooper; and a great- Alexander, 66, of Martin, Beck Funeral Home cha- Japanese POW, on April and Susan Hairgrove; who was always there to grandchild, Katanna passed away Sunday, pel with the Revs. Scott 13. Together they raised grandnephew Colton help a friend. He enjoyed Bowyer. May 5, 2013, at her home. Cates and Ken Robinson four children until Carl Hairgrove; stepchildren his life and family and Funeral services were She was born July 23, o f fi c i a t i n g . died in 1968. Carol Paulus, Gail Petty will greatly missed by held Sunday at Hunter 1946, to the late James Memorial donations Anne then went to and Nancy Densler; all that knew him. Funeral Home with the Edward and Gisele may be made to Rabun college, graduating from stepgrandchildren David He was preceded in Rev. Larry Cannon and Gilbert Thomas Giles. Paws 4 Life, 261 Boen St. Petersburg Junior Acree, Scott Petty and death by his parents and Lloyd Hunter offi ciating. She was of the Catholic Creek Road, Tiger, GA College in 1972 and Uni- Roxann Poceous (Ste- two granddaughters. Burial followed in the faith and received her li- 30576. versity of South Florida ven); and two stepgreat- Survivors include: Wolf Creek Cemetery censed practical nursing Beck Funeral Home in 1974. She taught kin- grandchildren Tre and two daughters, Rachel with military honors. degree from North Geor- was in charge of ar- dergarten at Ridgecrest Alicia Poceous. Wilborn Greene of South Hunter Funeral Home gia Technical College. rangements. An online Elementary from 1974-87. Funeral services were Carolina and Dawn Erin was in charge of ar- Shirley enjoyed playing guestbook is available at A few weeks after her held Tuesday at Moss Wilborn of Rabun Gap; rangements. An online bingo, fi shing and going http://www.beckfuneral- retirement from teach Feaster Funeral Home fi ve grandsons, Mitch- guestbook is available at to gospel singings. She home.com. ing, she married Ray in Largo, Fla. Burial fol- ell Padgett, Matthew www.hunterfuneralho- The Clayton Tribune, May 9, 2013 retired from Tugalo Con- Densler on June 11, lowed at Serenity Gar- Padgett, Conner Greene, mega.com. struction Company. 1987. After Ray’s death dens Memorial Park. Ryan Padgett and Doyle The Clayton Tribune, May 9, 2013 She was preceded Ferdinand B. ‘Fred’ in 1989, she spent her Donations in her mem- Greene; two sisters, in death by a brother, early retirement travel- ory may be made to: the Pansy Wilborn Bingham Claude Vernon Giles. Rombout ing and spending time at Rabun County Library, and Betty Gaye Wilborn Death Notice Survivors include: her Ferdinand B. “Fred” her cabin in Northeast Disabled American Lakey; and many nieces Georgia. husband, Hugh Alex- Rombout, 85, of Lake- Veterans and American and nephews. ● James Manuel Car- Anne was always very ander; three daughters, mont, died Friday, May Defenders of Bataan and Funeral services were son, 93, of Clayton, died involved in her commu- Tracy Shope of Alpharet- 3, 2013. Corregidor. An online held April 13 at New- Thursday, May 2, 2013, nity. She was a member ta, Chantal Whiten of He was born in Indo- guestbook is available at man’s Chapel Baptist at Marieta’s Mission of Christ the King then Martin and Connie nesia and lived in the www.mossfeasterlargo. Church with the Revs. Personal Care Home in Prince of Peace Luther- Darley of St. Augus- Netherlands, Brazil, com. Clay Patton and Danny Lawrenceville. Funeral an Church. While her The Clayton Tribune, May 9, 2013 tine, Fla.; a son, Jeffery Connecticut, Florida and Cannon offi ciating. services were held Mon- children were young, she Alexander of St. Augus- Georgia. He was Burial followed in the day at Hillside Memorial was involved with the tine; four grandchildren, an accomplished master church cemetery. Chapel with the Rev. girl’s 4-H, Girl Scouts, Evan Whiten and Marlee wood craftsman, cabinet Hunter Funeral Home Frank Cox offi ciating. Little League and the Whiten, both of Toccoa, maker and loving friend Lucile Wright was in charge of ar- Burial followed at Beth- Anona PTA from 1952-68 J. D. Quiett of St. Augus- to all he met. rangements. An online lehem Baptist Church as well as a Cub Scout Singleton tine and Christy Quiett He was preceded in guestbook is available at Cemetery. den mother. She was a of North Carolina; and death by: his parents; a Lucile Wright Single- www.hunterfuneralho- ● William T. “Ted” member of the Florida several great-grandchil- sister, Ria; and his wife, ton, 95, of Dillard, passed mega.com. Henderson, 78, of Tiger, Retired Teachers As- The Clayton Tribune, May 9, 2013 dren. Trudy. away Thursday, May 2, died Saturday, May 4, sociation as well as a Funeral services will Survivors include: his 2013, at her residence 2013, at his residence. lifetime member of the be held at 3 p.m. today at longtime friend, Beth with her family at her Funeral services were Florida PTA. She was the of Whitlock Mortu- Spencer of Lakemont; side. Elton Drew Smith held Monday at Hunter past president of both the ary chapel with the Revs. his children, Ingrid and She was the daugh- Funeral Home with the Postal Supervisors Aux- Elton Drew Smith, 87, Ricky McFarlin and Jer- Francesco of Ischia, ter of the late Thomas Rev. Kevin Hurt and lay- iliary and the National of Tiger, died Thursday rell Beatty offi ciating. Italy, Sonia and Doug of Frank Wright and Ethel man Lloyd Hunter offi ci- Association of Letter May 2, 2013, at his resi- Burial will follow at Old Jupiter, Fla., Bernard Shirley Wright, and the ating. Burial followed at Carriers Auxiliary. She dence. Martin Cemetery. and Patty of Norwalk, wife of the late Frank Rocky Grove Cemetery felt very strongly about He was born Oct. 5, Serving as pallbear- Conn., Iris of Jupiter and Dillard Singleton. in the Bridge Creek com- supporting the military, 1925, in Rabun County ers were Evan Whiten, Shannon of West Palm She was also preceded munity. which she did through to the late Jiles W. and Charlie Davis, Calvin Beach, Fla.; his grand- in death by: three broth- ● May Louise Baker, the American Legion, Alda Belle Smith. He was Davis, William Davis, children, Lisa, Michael, ers, Shirley Wright, 62, of Rabun Gap, died American Defenders of the husband of Fairy Jeff Holbrook and Will Helena, Casey, Carly, Pryor H. Wright and Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Bataan and Corregidor, Mae Eller. Thompson. Megan, Christopher, William C. Wright; and her home. The body was and Disabled American He was a retired textile Whitlock Mortuary Tyler, Chase, Angelica, two sisters, Doris Davis cremated. No services Veterans as well as being employee with Clarkes- is in charge of arrange- Jeffrey, Caitlin, Kyli and and Ruth Swindle. are planned at this time. a charter member of the ville Mills and also as a ments. Skyler; and great-grand- She is survived by: two ● Nelle Holcomb Women in the Military. farmer. He served in the The Clayton Tribune, May 9, 2013 children, Francesco, daughters, Lynda Wester Moon, 86, of Cornelia, Later in life she was a U.S. Coast Guard during Lukas, Ingrid, Luigi and and husband William died May 6, 2013. Grave- member of the AARP, World War II. He lived Jack. He also is survived of Marietta and Carol side services were held Dondra Yvonne Friends of Rabun County his whole life in Haber- by longtime friends Singleton of Dillard; and Wednesday at Clarkes- Library and the former sham and Rabun coun- Stephens Keheley Dona, Barbara and Will. a brother, James Wesley ville City Cemetery with Oakhurst Homemakers ties. He was a member Memorial services Wright of Cornelia. the Rev. Tom Mewborn Dondra Yvonne Ste- Extension Club. of Wolf Creek Baptist were held Saturday in Funeral services were o f fi c i a t i n g . phens Keheley, 68, of Anne loved to spend Church for many years. Lakemont. Other ser- held Sunday at Head ● Arden Piper Lakemont, passed away time with her family He was preceded in vices will be held in the of Tennessee Baptist Washington, 6 months, Sunday, May 5, 2013, at at her cabin in Geor- death by: a brother, fall in Florida. Church with the Revs. of Clarkesville, died her home. gia, reading, camping, Roger Smith; and four In lieu of fl owers, Sam Letson and Paul Saturday, May 4, 2013. She was born Sept. 6, traveling and knitting. sisters, Ruth Mashburn, memorial contributions Wright offi ciating. Funeral services were 1944, in Heard County to She had a soft spot for Jean Tyler, Virginia may be made to North- Burial followed at Wes- held Wednesday at Beth- the late Neal and Sarah animals, her own pets as Smith and Martha Do- east Georgia Medical ley Memorial Cemetery. lehem Baptist Church. Williams Stephens. In well as the wild crea- ver. Center in Gainesville or Beck Funeral Home ● James Coolidge addition to her parents, tures Survivors include: his Hospice. was in charge of ar- Barr, 88, of Demorest, she was preceded in around wife, Fairy Mae Smith The Clayton Tribune, May 9, 2013 rangements. An online died Monday, May 6, death by a brother, V.R. her of Tiger; two sons and guestbook is available at 2013. Funeral services Stephens, and a sister, home. a daughter-in-law, E. http://www.beckfuneral- were held Wednesday at Margie Shelnutt. She David Smith and wife Mrs. Keheley is sur- home.com. Fairfi eld Baptist Church Anne Elizabeth loved The Clayton Tribune, May 9, 2013 Wanda of Tiger and with the Rev. Keith Al- vived by: her loving hus- wild- Donald L. Hamilton of Rehrig Hockman lison offi ciating. Burial band of 44 years, Delano fl o w e r s Tiger; three daughters, followed at Harvest W. Keheley; four broth- and Victor Lafayette Janice S. Tatum and Densler Christian Church Cem- ers, Hollis Stephens of long husband Chris of Clay- Anne Elizabeth Rehrig etery. San Antonio,, Hiram rides Wilborn ton, Cathy A. White and Stephens of Roanoke, Hockman Densler, 88, GRAFF Victor Lafayette husband Danny of Tiger passed away Wednesday, through Ala., Huell Stephens of the country. Wilborn, 67,of Tallulah and Lora A. Parker Hogansville and Leland May 1, 2013, in Clayton. Falls, was called home and husband Greg of She was born on May Anne is survived by: Stephens of McDonough; daughter Karen Crozier to heaven on Tuesday, Clayton; a sister, Wilma two sisters, Earlene 9, 1924, in Carpenters- April 9, 2013, after a ville, N.J., to Walter R. and grandson Andrew Sorrells of Cedartown (Mike); daughter San- brief illness. For Mother’s Day in memory of and Wanda Hall of and Viola Sheninger He was a Rabun Rehrig. Anne grew up in dra Raus (Richard), Ruth Bleckley LaGrange; and a number It takes a mothers’ wisdom to of nieces and nephews. Easton, Pa., and gradu- recognize our needs and give us She married her hus- ated from Easton High reassurance by her loving words band July 12, 1968, and School in 1941. After 'LDO²$Q²,QVSLUDWLRQ and deeds. It takes a mothers’ worked in administra- high school, she worked  HQGOHVVIDLWKKHUFRQ¿GHQFHDQG tion at First Presbyte- at F.W. 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By Kimberly Brown to the economy, there Tatum said recently CNI News Service are some openings now. Black Rock Buddies So we’ve got to work to spent $26,127 for various On May 2, the same day get them fi lled, espe- repairs and upgrades, the state announced that cially through somewhat and Friends of Tallulah fi ve Georgia state parks – slower August and Sep- Gorge spent $70,347 on Amicalola Falls, Unicoi, tember.” projects, including creat- Little Ocmulgee, Georgia Tatum said strategies ing Inspiration Point Veterans and George T. included expanding spe- Overlook. Bagby – would be priva- cial events, adding WiFi To save on expenses tized, Danny Tatum went and 50-amp campsite at all parks, DNR did over plans to ensure that service, a playground not fi ll many open posi- Rabun’s three parks are upgrade and marketing tions, including a park self-sustaining by 2015. to specifi c zip codes. manager at each park, Tatum manages Tal- Though Tallulah Gorge instead assigning the job lulah Gorge State Park, has the lowest cost recov- to Tatum to manage all Moccasin Creek State ery percentage, it has the three parks. Park and Black Rock most visitors with about Black Rock is 1,743 Mountain State Park. 300,000 each year, and acres in Rabun County. During a public stake- it has brought in more It offers 11 miles of trails holder meeting held at than $1 million in park and scenic overlooks, 10 Tallulah Gorge, Tatum pass revenue since 2008. cottages, 44 RV camp- said during fi scal year Robert Emery, assis- sites, 12 walk-in tent 2012, the statewide tant manager of DNR’s sites, a 17-acre lake, a economic impact of the Region 1, explained why visitors center, picnic state parks system was this doesn’t count toward shelters and pioneer more than $530 million. the park’s cost recovery. camping. Specifi cally, Moccasin’s Park pass money, by law, Strategies to improve Kimberly Brown/CNI News Service impact was $5.5 million, is used for all parks. Black Rock’s revenue Bill Purvis, Friends of Tallulah Gorge State Park president, discusses what role the Black Rock’s was impact “In some ways, Tal- include expand parking Friends group has in helping to fund the park while Danny Tatum, park super- $3.5 million and Tallulah lulah Gorge supports at the visitors center, intendent, listens. During the stakeholder meeting May 2, Tatum outlined the Gorge’s was $18.3 mil- other parks,” he said. improving the diversity business plans for each of the three parks in Rabun County that will help the lion. “With all the budget cuts, of interpretive programs parks be self-sustaining by 2015. Tatum said the park we use park pass funds and marketing. could get down into the nomic development team, Recently, both Black system was operating for almost everything. Tallulah Gorge is gorge via an outdoor el- and those efforts should Rock Mountain and Tal- with about half the state We used to get money located on 2,739 acres in evator or inclined chair. also benefi t the park. lulah received accolades. funding it received in for equipment from the Rabun and Habersham “Things are changing,” Habersham County Tatum said Black Rock 2009. In 2010, the Georgia state, but now park pass counties. It has no cot- Tatum said. “Things are Commissioner Andrea was voted “Best View Department of Natural funds are used for all tages, and Georgia Power going outside the box, Harper said Habersham State Park” in the 2013 Resources directed each of that, all repairs and runs the campground. things we used to think County was designat- Georgia Travel Guide, park to provide a busi- renovations.” Revenue from camping state parks wouldn’t do. ing some of its Special and in August 2012, ness plan, called Direc- “(DNR personnel) goes to the company, not But because of (the need Purpose Local Option TGSP was named the No. tion 2015, to move toward know what we’re doing; to the park. for) revenue, things are Sales Tax revenue to the 9 state park in the United “minimum state funding it just can’t be counted “We don’t have the changing.” Rails to Trails program. States by Adventure by 2015” and to be mostly toward our (cost recov- revenue base,” Tatum Deb Goatcher, Tallulah “Just about every city Journal Magazine. self-sustaining. ery),” Tatum said. “They said. “We have the gift Falls council member, has gotten on to Rails to “Out of every state In presenting how know it’s there; we know shop, three back-country said Tallulah Falls was Trails to designate some park, we’re No. 9,” Tatum much each park earns in it’s there, it just can’t be campsites and program working closely with the of their SPLOST money, said. “If that’s not a relation to its expenses, counted.” fees.” Habersham County’s if (SPLOST) is passed,” promotional tool, I don’t Tatum said Tallulah Sky Valley Council Those program fees in- Archway program’s eco- she said. know what is.” Gorge was operating at Member David Whatley clude special events, such 44 percent, Black Rock at said the way it’s current- as the full moon hike and 107 percent and Mocca- ly accounted for, all three the hike to Witch’s Head, sin Creek at 134 percent. state parks would con- Wails to Trails around Moccasin Creek is the tinue to lose money. But, Halloween and Christ- smallest state park with he added, “If you add mas at the Gorge. only 32 acres. your park pass revenue, Tatum said he and oth- “It’s paying for itself,” you would actually have ers had looked at putting Tatum said of Mocca- cash fl ow and it’d be posi- cottages and yurts at Tal- sin Creek. “Thirty-four tive. That’s the message lulah Gorge to increase percent above the bottom somebody needs to get revenue. The cost would line; it’s making money, to the state Capitol. Quit be astronomical because so no tax dollars are playing funny games of the lack of infrastruc- having to keep it going. with the way things are ture, such as sewer. That’s very important in done and let’s get back Habersham County today’s state park soci- to doing things the way Commissioner Ed Nich- ety.” folks have to at home.” ols said he volunteered at Tatum said anything Some park pass money Tallulah and interviewed more than 100 percent is spent in each park, everybody he talked to. helped sustain other and Tatum said in 2012, He recommended “cap- parks. $18,313 had been spent at turing” visitors who Moccasin Creek offers Moccasin Creek; $37,895 want to eat by providing camping, trout fi shing, at Tallulah Gorge and restaurant opportunities. catfi sh ponds, water- $6,893 at Black Rock, He also recommended a falls, lake kayaking and for various repairs and zipline in the gorge. boating. It is tradition- upgrades. “This would be the ally known for its “el- The parks also rely on highest zipline in North derly camping clientele.” private partners, such as America” and would About 84,000 visitors Georgia Power and other bring in “at least a half are expected at the park corporations. Tallulah million a year in profi t,” in 2015, up from 82,381 Gorge has a Friends he said. in 2010, but down from group, and Black Rock There was also discus- 100,684 in 2008. has a Buddies group. sion of making Tallulah “Used to be, you Tatum said he hoped to Gorge more friendly to couldn’t get a campsite have a Friends group those with disabilities by there,” Tatum said. “Due started at Moccasin. providing a way people A10 May 9, 2013 YOUR PET The Clayton Tribune A no-kill open admission 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. 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be OK when the man who charge of kidnapping was kidnapping. fatally shot his brother is dropped. She will have McCrackin previously GROOM walking free. to serve 90 percent of her had pleaded guilty to TToday'sODAY Weather’S WEATHER “Well, let’s just say my sentence before she is two burglaries and was ■ CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 youngest son went to the eligible for parole. sentenced to fi ve years of Local 5-Day Forecast nervous hospital over On March 31, Bleckley, probation. His probation Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue this,” she said. “This Andrew Derrick Mc- was revoked after he was 5/10 5/11 5/12 5/13 5/14 got bond,” Hastings said. has affected our family Crackin, 17, Clayton, and arrested on the charges. Dawn Close said that pretty bad. We’re obvi- William Paul Taylor, In addition to the someone “obviously was ously missing a link.” 29, Tiger, took Suder to new charges, Taylor is pulling strings for Tra- In other court news a wooded area off War- charged with 14 counts of vis.” last week, Jessica Mor- woman Road, where the burglary in the fi rst de- 79/56 78/56 74/54 74/44 67/43 Powell told the court Sunny. Occasional Scattered Mix of sun Plenty of gan Bleckley, 23, Clayton, three confronted him. gree and single counts of Highs in the showers thunder- and clouds. sun. Highs that Kim Michael, an pleaded guilty to aggra- Bleckley pointed a gun at possession of marijuana upper 70s possible. storms. Highs in the in the upper Athens lawyer, was vated assault and false Suder and cut him on the with intent to distribute, and lows in Highs in the Highs in the mid 70s and 60s and paying the expenses for the mid 50s. upper 70s mid 70s and lows in the lows in the imprisonment against arm with a knife. criminal attempt to com- and lows in lows in the mid 40s. low 40s. Groom’s ankle monitor. her former co-defendant, Suder had been in- mit a felony and theft by the mid 50s. mid 50s. Groom is working on the Joseph Ryan Suder. volved in a series of taking. farm of Michael’s father. Bleckley was sentenced burglaries with the Bleckley had been Sunrise: Sunrise: Sunrise: Sunrise: Sunrise: Close said she didn’t to six years in prison others. McCrackin and placed on probation and 6:35 AM 6:34 AM 6:33 AM 6:32 AM 6:32 AM know how to tell her Sunset: Sunset: Sunset: Sunset: Sunset: followed by nine years of Taylor still face charges sentenced to drug court 8:25 PM 8:26 PM 8:27 PM 8:28 PM 8:29 PM 16-year-old son that probation. In exchange of aggravated assault, just nine days before as- Check our Web site for current everything was going to for her guilty plea, a false imprisonment and saulting Suder. conditions in Rabun County. www.theclaytontribune.com Georgia At A Glance COUNTY Clayton ■ CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 79/56

Atlanta Darnell said the county a little lower,” he said. 82/62 Augusta planned to use its general “And we’ve estimated the fund reserve to make the budget accordingly.” 84/64 bond payment. Bleckley said a de- “We will take that pay- crease in property tax Macon ment out of reserve in appreciation values had 85/63 order not to have to raise affected county rev- taxes or increase the bud- enues. get,” he said. “It wouldn’t “You either have to Savannah jeopardize us as far as increase the millage rate 85/64 a reserve. At the same or cut, and the commis- time, we need to use some sioners have made cuts,” of that money because he added. Submitted Photo the interest rate is pretty Darnell said commis- Sophie Raby, a fourth-grader at Rabun County Elemen- much zero. We’ll spend sioners had been cautious tary School, is recognized for winning fi rst place in the Valdosta that money, and I think with their reductions. Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution poster 86/61 it’s well spent. I think “I don’t know how contest. She is joined by Ted Smith, GASSAR chairman, that’s a wise move.” many more times we can and RCES Principal Kent Woerner. Her winning poster County Administra- keep this budget in line will now be in competition with other chapters in the tor Jim Bleckley said without having a tax national SAR poster contest. Area Cities commissioners were increase,” he said. “You City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. Albany 87 61 mst sunny Helen 80 57 sunny expecting all sources of have to be real careful. ... Athens 83 60 sunny Lagrange 84 61 mst sunny revenues to fall short this It’s a balancing act. We’ve Atlanta 82 62 mst sunny Macon 85 63 mst sunny year. done a good job balancing Raby wins poster contest Augusta 84 64 sunny Marietta 81 61 mst sunny Bainbridge 87 62 mst sunny Milledgeville 87 64 sunny “There hasn’t been this, and we haven’t hurt Brunswick 88 67 mst sunny Peachtree City 84 61 mst sunny any notable shortfalls, something that would Staff Reports competition at RCES. Cartersville 82 61 mst sunny Perry 86 63 mst sunny it’s just in general ev- hurt the overall economy The theme for this Chattanooga,TN 75 61 mst sunny Rome 82 60 pt sunny Rabun County Elemen- year’s contest was the Columbus 86 63 mst sunny Savannah 85 64 mst sunny erything has dropped of Rabun County.” Cordele 87 63 mst sunny St. Simons Island81 66 mst sunny tary School fourth-grad- Declaration of Indepen- Dalton 80 60 mst sunny Statesboro 87 65 sunny er Sophie Raby won fi rst dence. Ted Smith, GAS- Dillard 79 56 sunny Thomasville 86 62 mst sunny place in a state poster SAR chairman, said it Dublin 85 62 sunny Valdosta 86 61 mst sunny Duluth 81 60 mst sunny Warner Robins 86 62 mst sunny contest held by the Geor- was evident that Raby did Gainesville 80 61 sunny Waycross 86 61 mst sunny DISPATCH gia Society Sons of the her research and con- American Revolution. veyed it to her poster in a ■ National Cities CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 Raby competed against neat and orderly manner. City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. more than 1,200 fourth- United Community Atlanta 82 62 mst sunny Minneapolis 60 42 rain graders from Rabun, Bank sponsored the con- Boston 68 53 t-storm New York 68 58 t-storm James said it was only white here,” County Chicago 68 49 rain Phoenix 83 63 sunny White, Banks, Franklin, test and provided poster Dallas 84 68 t-storm San Francisco 61 53 mst sunny fair to charge a fee on an Administrator Jim Stephens and Habersham boards and awards for Denver 55 41 t-storm Seattle 78 54 sunny inquiry basis. Bleckley said. “It’s going counties. She previously more than 1,700 area Houston 81 70 t-storm St. Louis 79 64 t-storm “Look at Clayton for to be extremely diffi cult Los Angeles 68 58 mst sunny Washington, DC 78 63 pt sunny had won a school-wide students. Miami 87 74 mst sunny example. They’re at 39.16 to break out any really (percent), and Mountain close numbers. You’re City is at 12.98,” James going to have to estimate Moon Phases said about the cities’ per- it.” cent of overall calls going Commission Chairman into the county dispatch Butch Darnell suggested center. “It wouldn’t be that an average cost fair for Clayton to pay per dispatch call could and Mountain City not be charged to each city New First Full Last to pay anything. But I do based on the number of May 9 May 17 May 24 May 31 think we need to collect calls made. UV Index dispatch usage from all “At this point, we’re these entities.” paying 100 percent of it, Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Debbie Jacobs, county so if we recoup 25 percent 5/10 5/11 5/12 5/13 5/14 clerk and chief fi nancial of it, it’s going to be a bet- 10 9 6 9 10 offi cer, said the county ter deal,” Commissioner Very High Very High High Very High Very High had hired a new dis- Will Nichols added. “And The UV Index is measured on a 0 - 11 number scale, with a higher UV Index showing the need for greater 0 11 patcher and purchased that’s still serving every- skin protection. equipment solely to sup- body.” port Clayton’s usage of Bleckley urged com- services. missioners to move ©2010 American ProfileRecorded Hometown Content Weather: Service May 1, 2013 to May 7, 2013 “This is not black and quickly with the change...... Hi°F . . Lo°F . . Rain" ...... Hi°F . . Lo°F . . Rain" Wed ....65... 55 ... .0.00 Wed ....73... 47 ....0.00 Thur ....61... 55 ....0.00 Thur ....68... 51 ....0.00 Fri .....58... 52 ....0.04 Fri .....65... 55 ....0.01 Sat .....54... 46 ....1.30 Sat .....57... 50 ....0.95 Sun ....51... 48 ... .2.26 Sun ....56... 49 ....0.61 Mon ....55... 42 ... .0.21 Mon ....59... 42 ... .0.00 Tue ....66... 44 ... .0.00 Tue ....68... 41 ....0.00 Courtesy of Courtesy of Bridge Creek Road Black Rock Mountain Park Total Rainfall this year: 36.23" Total Rainfall this year: 22.31"

Rainfall/Recorded Weather 2012 Total Rainfall for 2012 5/2/12 – 5/8/12 Tiger ...... 58.60" Hi: 83°F/Lo: 54°F Black Rock . . 34.83" Rain: .30" Rainfall year to date 2012 4/25/12 – 5/1/12 Tiger ...... 18.51" Hi: 82°F/Lo: 42°F Black Rock ...11.53" Rain: 1.30" Please Remember to Thank These Celebrate Rabun May 9, 1935 Partners! The completion of the Warwoman Wayside Park (now called Warwoman Dell) was announced this week. The picnic area with fi replaces, shelters, and a nature trail was constructed by the men of the Warwoman Civilian Conservation Corps camp. A12 May 9, 2013 COMMUNITY The Clayton Tribune

the Environmental Qual- ity Incentives Program FARM to support her irrigation system. Spring training in Rabun County ■ CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 “We actually did the design and oversaw the By Pete Cleaveland to follow for checkout, ExploreRabun.com for practice and prepare for construction,” Towery Columnist receiving, returns and the latest on activities. the season. said. “We looked at ways As you know, spring handling upset custom- You will have plenty of Of course you can just or disperse 6,000 gallons we could improve it. We training is when the ers? preseason games/events wander into the season of water. just went out and looked major league baseball One complaint I hear to give you and your staff without any plans and “It’s one of the largest at all her resources and teams head to Florida or frequently from busi- opportunities to practice hope it goes OK. Maybe of it’s kind in the state, provided her with options Arizona. During spring nesses serving our visi- and perfect new skills. you have done that and it’s a really great ap- based on what we saw.” training, the players get tors is: “They ask about In the past few weeks, before and survived. But plication for the moun- According to Towery, into shape, reset their places to eat, things to do we have had the Tour of just think of how much tain region,” Jagger- any agricultural produc- muscle memories and and places to hike? What Georgia Gran Fondo, the better you could do with Blincoe said. “It doesn’t er that meets minimum learn new skills as they do they think we are, the Wateree Cutting Horse proper planning, well involve pumps or elec- requirements could be get ready for the new Welcome Center?” Show at Rabun Arena thought out preparations tricity. It’s an innovative eligible for EQIUP. He season. So, what does all Well actually yes, they and Celebrate Clayton and great training and way to irrigate. It doesn’t said Jagger-Blincoe’s that have to do with tour- think you know the com- bringing in visitors. The timely information about really rely on electricity, irrigation system was ism? Plenty. If you own a munity, and you should Gran Fondo delivered the area. You can use ex- and no gasoline. It’s run- unique. restaurant, hotel, retail if you are doing business over 70 room-nights, plorerabun.com/events/ ning on pumps. It’s just “It’s the only one we store, automotive repair here. And you certainly the cutting horse show month/ to get the most using what’s available have in the area like it,” shop, wedding venue, know it better than brought people from up-to-date information and what’s free.” he said. “She’s done a children’s camp, gro- they do. When they ask all over the Southeast on activities and events Jagger-Blincoe noted phenomenal job main- cery store or run a golf this question, it is your and Celebrate Clayton in the area. You can that tanks for her irri- taining it and keeping course, arena or stable opportunity to shine, brought thousands of also use ExploreRabum. gation system had been it up. I’ve really learned and cater to our visitors, to show what a friendly visitors to downtown com to get information manufactured by Bobby a lot from her as far as you should be planning community we are, to Clayton. Now we will (hours, phone numbers, Welch of Dillard and gardening and being a your spring training. help the people who put have aesthetic water re- menus, rates, etc.) about installed by Frederick successful farmer.” They are coming! food on your table and leases at Tallulah Gorge, any tourism-related busi- Hooper of Clayton. Jagger-Blincoe said she Hiring and train- enable your business to the Rabun County carni- ness in Rabun County. Jagger-Blincoe said planned to showcase her ing new staff members prosper. The new Explore val, North Georgia Arts This year you can she was grateful that rainwater system, as well should be done before the Rabun visitors guide Tour, Georgia Mountains welcome those questions her farm was recognized as her solar powered sun- visitors are here in force. will be here soon, and Farm Tour, the Atlanta from our visitors. as a NRCS partner this room during the fi eld day. Do you have enough you should make sure Symphony Orchestra, They are coming, are spring. She also plans to teach staff, linens, tables, pa- to have some on hand the Georgia chapter of you ready? Will you hit “This is my sixth guests how to build por- per products, rack cards at all times. Give them the Gold Wings Motorcy- the ball out of the park season farming in Rabun table fencing to protect and bags? For you retail- out to all your visitors. cle Club regional confer- or boot a grounder? It is County, and as far as rec- farms from deer. Towery ers, what about inven- If you need more, just ence (550-plus members your choice. ognition from the USDA, also will participate in tory. You can’t sell from call the Rabun County coming), and last week- Pete Cleaveland serves it was a big honor to have the fi eld day to discuss an empty wagon. Do your Convention and Visitors end we had NBC Nightly as executive director of all that hard work and USDA programs. employees know your Bureau at 706-212-0241. News coming up to fi lm the Rabun County Con- effort recognized,” she The fi eld day is sched- products? Do you have You can also suggest to Tiger Drive-in. There vention and Visitors said. uled for June 29 at Lady- clear, written procedures your guests they check are plenty of chances to Bureau. Doug Towery, district bug Farms, 676 Coleman conservationist with River Road, Clayton. the NRCS, said Jagger- For more information, Blincoe had received visit www.ladybugfarms. fi nancial assistance from net. 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By Shelby Harrell each municipality in the authority was in place. its members.” Staff Writer county. “We’re going to coex- Speed said he hoped Sam Beck, authority ist for a while, and then the new authority would Members of the Clay- chairman, said he was eventually the current give the county a fresh ton-Rabun County Water happy to surrender to the authority will be dis- start. and Sewer Authority are new authority, adding solved and the new “Certainly this will biding their time now that he was in favor of authority will be operat- move consolidation that Gov. Nathan Deal county-wide water and ing,” he said. “At this forward, and hopefully signed House Bill 496 and sewer consolidation. point, it’s just a matter of this will fi nally end the a new water and sewer “I think it’s a great the municipalities popu- city and county disagree- authority will be created. thing that it’s through lating the new board.” ment,” he said. The new authority, and signed, and now Authority member Speed added that he which will be called the we’re getting the new Randy Speed said he was hoped to work with the Rabun County Water Au- authority populated to relieved that the legisla- new authority members. thority, eventually will move forward,” he said. tion had been approved. “We’ll have to keep take over the current “I’m ready to move for- “I’m glad it’s fi nally going on like normal,” Submitted Photo authority’s assets. The ward and put all fi ghting signed,” he said. “It took he said. “I would hope Barbeque winners nine-member board will and bickering behind forever, and it was a the new authority would be consist of two Clay- us.” hard-fought battle, but spend time with the old Screaming Eagle barbecue team members Jimmy Bowden, ton representatives, two Beck said the current it’s the best thing for the authority. It’s a lot to left, and Larry Cavender won three awards April 19-20 at county representatives authority would operate county. I’m sure the city learn, and it’s going to be the Cornelia Apple Blossom festival competition. and one appointee from as normal until the new will do a good job picking a little work involved.” TOMATO DAY FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013

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Ina Little reads to herself while waiting for Reading Cafe Sabrina Ayala reads a story to media specialist Guin Provance on May 2 during the Reading Cafe in Sharon Lampros’ guests to arrive. classroom at Rabun Gap Community School. A classroom cafe RGCS students serve snacks and stories By Shelby Harrell really good,” James Staff Writer Weaver said after son Trenton read him a Rabun Gap Community book. “With how much it School is winding down has excited him to read, after reading to 244 I think I might have to students, teachers and come back tomorrow.” parents last week during Heather Weaver, Tren- the eighth annual Read- ton’s mother, concurred. ing Cafe. “He has improved a lot After preparing from the beginning, and throughout the school he was all excited about year, Sharon Lampros’ this,” she said. “For him class on May 1 began to be so excited about reading books aloud and reading is really great.” serving snacks as part of Emma Duquette said the event. she enjoyed reading to Lampros said the younger students. Reading Cafe was a “It kind of gets them a celebration of her stu- little higher in reading,” dents’ reading progress she said. throughout the year. Duquette said every- Reading Cafe guests one in class had to wear were invited into the a plastic apron while classroom, where they serving the food to were seated at a table guests. and served snacks and “You wear aprons so drinks. A book menu if you spill, it will get was handed out from on the apron and not which guests chose your shirt,” she said. which book they would “It’s kind of like a real Beverly Diaz reads to bus driver Dwanda Hopper on May 2 as part of the Reading Cafe. Second-graders read to a total like to hear read. restaurant, and you can of 244 guests last week to celebrate their reading progress throughout the year “I think they’ve done invite your family.”

Roberto Quintiana, from left, reads a story to Elijah Hen- Jesenia Avilia carries a plate of chips to paraprofessional Susan Gordan during the Reading Cafe. derson and Will Welch.

Trenton Griggs shows his parents, Heather and James Weaver, a book menu during the Kevin Bleckley writes down the snack order for Samantha Miller and Photos by Reading Cafe. Cameron Clark. Shelby Harrell B2 May 9, 2013 CELEBRATIONS The Clayton Tribune ENGAGEMENTS BIRTHS ANNIVERSARY Layla Grace Ramey Josh and Natasha Ramey of Clayton announce the birth of their daughter, Layla Grace Ramey, on March 31 at Stephens County Hospital in Toc- coa. At birth, she weighed RAMEY 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Linda Lev- erette of Dillard. Paternal grandparents are James “Tort” Ramey of Clayton and Luther and Linda Watts of Tiger. Great-grandparents are Elmer and Jan Dye of Orrville, Ohio, Harold and Mary Tolman of Dillard, Joyce Ramey of Clayton, the late Babe Ramey, Irene Smith of Tiger and the late Sherman Smith.

Maxwell Dalton Grier Michael and Samantha Grier of Clayton an- nounce the birth of their son, Maxwell Dalton Grier, on April 26 at Stephens County Hospital in Toccoa. Dancy-Green At birth, he weighed 4 pounds, 12 ounces. He joins a brother, Ryan Andrew Grier, 6. Tom Dancy and Louanne Klinkel of Hartwell an- Maternal grandparents are James and Mary nounce the engagement and forthcoming marriage Yeary of Clayton. of their daughter, Brynn Kerry Dancy, to Jack Powell Paternal grandparents are Denise Sewell of Col- 50th anniversary Green III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Green of Clayton. bert and Andrew Grier of Wetumpka, Ala. The bride-elect graduated from North Georgia Col- Great-grandparents are John Carver of Dillard, Bob and Jean Alexander will be celebrating their lege & State University with a bachelor’s degree in Mary Riley of Clayton, Danny Knowles of Hobe 50th wedding anniversary June 6. nursing. She is a registered nurse at Northside Hospi- Sound, Fla., and Margaret and Glen Justus of Clay- They were married June 6, 1963. They will be tak- tal. ton. ing a trip to Alaska at a future date through the bless- The prospective groom graduated from the Univer- ings of longtime Christian friends. sity of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in fi nance. He works as a fi nancial advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Brady Xavier The wedding is planned for Saturday, June 15, in Athens, where the couple will make its home. Smith It’s so easy...... to subscribe to your local newspaper. The Clayton Tribune Keith Smith and Corina Serving Rabun for 115 years Allgary of Rabun Gap an- Call 706-782-3312. Hoyle-Dills nounce the birth of their son, Brady Xavier Smith, Dwight and Kelly Hoyle announce the engagement on March 13 at Stephens and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Lacy County Hospital in Toc- C. Hoyle, to Gregory A. Dills, son of Sandy Feneis of coa. Franklin, N.C., and the late Denny H Dills. At birth, he weighed Register with us The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Earl 7 pounds, 12 ounces and SMITH and Jerlene Hoyle and Joyce and Darrell Smith. She was 21 inches in length. for your upcoming wedding! graduated from Western Carolina University with a He joins two brothers, degree in forensic anthropology. She is employed by Zachary Allgary, 13, and Daylon Smith, 7.  FamilyMed Pharmacy in Maiden. Maternal grandparents are Dwight and Shelby All- Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Beck The prospective groom is the grandson of Altha gary of Rabun Gap. née Christi Patton Feneis of Franklin and the late Gregory Feneis. He Paternal grandparents are Jimmy and Lynn Smith Mr. & Mrs. David Dickerson graduated from Western Carolina University. He is of Clayton and Helen Harkins of Mountain City. pursuing a master’s degree in music performance at Great-grandparents are Jane and Buddy Griffi s of née Samanda Barron Appalachian State Unversity. He is a free lance per- Jacksonville, Fla., the late Frazia and Bill Allgary, Samantha Butcher & Jordan Dixon cussionist in western North Carolina and a drum line formerly of Rabun Gap, the late Lester and Isabelle May 25, 2013 instructor at Appalachian State University. Smith, formerly of Clayton, the late Coy Griffi tts, for- The wedding is planned for June 1 in Otto, N.C. Af- merly of Clayton, and the late Racheal Healy, formerly Brittney Green & Hunter Strickland ter a honeymoon to Walt Disney World, the couple will of Mountain City. June 1, 2013 reside in Lenoir, N.C. Brynn Dancy & Jack Green June 15, 2013 Sarah Methvin & Jordan Poss EDUCATION HONORS The Clayton Tribune June 15, 2013 Elizabeth Ramsay of Clayton recently was recog- Alex Hammock & Jon Mills nized for outstanding student achievement at Brevard is printed on (N.C.) College. June 15, 2013 Ramsay received the Achievement in Design/Tech 100% recycled paper. Pepper Speed & Kenny Watts Award in theater studies at a campus-wide honors and awards luncheon. June 17, 2013 Kelsey James & Javan Bauder All Georgia’s Largest June 29, 2013 DIVORCE? CHILD SUPPORT?  Cultured Selection of CUSTODY? ARRESTED? Pearl CULTURED Family Lawǣ‘†‹Ƥ ƒ–‹‘ǡ‡‰‹–‹ƒ–‹‘ǡŽ‹‘›ǡǡ‘–‡’– Reeves Criminal Defenseǣ‹•†‡‡ƒ‘”•Ƭ ‡Ž‘‹‡• EARRINGS & PEARL 0DLQ6WUHHW‡&OD\WRQ*$  ǡ”—‰Šƒ”‰‡•ǡ••ƒ—Ž– PENDANTS STRANDS... 706-782-4253 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION specially priced at Visit our Registry at www.reeveshomefurnishing.com. 20% o Guide to Fine Gifts:/LQHQV$FFHVVRULHV&KLQD &U\VWDO % 3LFWXUHV/DPSV )XUQLWXUH+RXVHZDUHV 6PDOO$SSOLDQFHV Carr/DZ2IÀFHV & Kiker 611593-G Design consultants available. o Complimentary gift for each registry Emily Carr, Attorney Experienced Trial 60 from Reeves. Former Assistant District Attorney Attorney 1020 Jesse Jewell Pkwy. (770) 532-2592 Free Gift Wrap! DON’T GO INTO THE COURTROOM ALONE! CALL TODAY! FREE 1-YEAR LAYAWAY WELLS FARGO FINANCING ”‘–‡ –‹‰›‘—”‘•–‹’‘”–ƒ–ƒ••‡–•ǣ‘—”ˆƒ‹Ž›ǡ›‘—”Š‘‡ƒ†›‘—”ˆ”‡‡†‘Ǩ MON - SAT 10 - 6:30 SUN 1-6

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Whitey Bulger, a psy- The Woman Upstairs chopath and supreme by Claire Messud — narcissist, examines Relegated to the status of and reveals the factors schoolteacher and friend- and forces in his crimi- ly neighbor after aban- nal education, from the doning her dreams of streets of South Boston becoming an artist, Nora to his emergence as one advocates on behalf of of the most powerful and Photo courtesy of Rabun County Historical Society a charismatic Lebanese deadly crime bosses of student and is drawn into the 20th century. Clayton, 1916 the child’s family until To check the avail- his artist mother’s care- ability for these or other This school was built as a memorial to Georgia Chief Justice Logan E. Bleckley on land donated by his widow. The site less ambition leads to a items, call or stop by the was just east of Clayton facing Screamer Mountain where Judge Bleckley once had a summer home. The school and its shattering betrayal. library or visit us online dormitories were built under the auspices of Georgia Women’s Clubs but operated by the Georgia Baptist Convention. Unintended Con- at www.rabuncountyli- Bleckley Memorial Institute opened in 1911 but burned to the ground in the mid-1920s. sequences by Stuart brary.org. Women hold up at least half the sky By Robert A. Hatcher, M.D. the important decisions approaching life’s chal- about this one but it does Columnist like whether China lenges alone. seem that way to me. gets a seat in the United Third, women read the The above qualities DISABILITY DENIED? I am not sure where Nations, who should be instructions and are not serve women well in so Let us help you get the disability and this phrase comes from, president of the United afraid to ask for direc- many important realms Let us helpmedical you get the monthly benefits benefits you and medical deserve! coverage you need but the words “Women States, whether we tions. of life and women cer- hold up half the sky” should go to war with Fourth, women do not tainly do hold up at least Call resonate with me in a Vietnam, and how to have some of the ste- half the sky. number of ways: profes- deal with the hatred that reotypes boys and men A resident of Tiger, ADAMS & ASSOCIATES sionally, in the fi eld of abounds in the Middle are often expected to Robert A. Hatcher, M.D., obstetrics and gynecol- East. My wife, he went live into: success, be- is professor of obstetrics ogy; in the dynamics of on, makes the small ing tough, being rough, and gynecology at the most families (defi nitely decisions like which sometimes wrong but Emory University School mine); in the raising of house we will buy, where never in doubt philoso- of Medicine. children and interact- the children will go to phy and fi rst and fore- ing with grandchildren; school, whether we have most, winning. and as I consider how enough money to take I have always ques- “Carrying a gun is a social responsibility.” A families seek and receive a trip to Florida for the tioned Vince Lombardi’s Glock Pistols citizen who shirks his health care services. children’s spring break approach: “Winning Good Selection In-stock duty to contribute to the My personal experi- and how many children isn’t the most impor- security of his family and ence leads me to sug- we will have!” tant thing, it’s the only Starting at community is little better gest one change in this Here are reasons why thing.” More appeal- than the criminal who phrase. 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Kyle hold a sports ministry for Church is holding a sing- The church is at 315 N. program for dealing lation luncheon at 11:30 Watts is co-chairman. kids, minister to natives ing at 11 a.m. Sunday, 5th St. For more informa- with hurts, habits and a.m. Tuesday at the Cup- For more information, and start a Bible class in May 19, featuring Gene tion, call 828-526-2418. hang-ups, meets at 7 board Café in Dillard. call 706-746-2085. Bartica. Turpin & the Gospel Way. p.m. Thursdays at Wiley All Catholic women are Lisa and Krista Paul, For more informa- Church of God. For more invited. To reserve a seat, owners of Micah 6:8 tion, call 706-778-9521 or Anti-bullying program information, call the call Mary at 706-782-0235. Women’s banquet Studios, will be offering 770-540-2930. Faith Christian Acad- church at 706-212-2809 Head of Tennessee 8-by-10-inch photos for emy in Mount Airy is or Gladys Clem at Mother’s Day service Baptist Church is holding $15. There also will be a Head of Tennessee holding an anti-bully 706-782-3928. a women’s banquet fea- bake sale, live music by presentation at 8:30 a.m. Head of Tennessee turing recording artist Kris and Kody Paul and events today in the sanctuary of Baptist Church is honor- Franklin mission Susan West from 6-8 p.m. raffl es for gift certifi cates Head of Tennessee Central Heights Church. ing mothers during its Friday, May 17, in the to local restaurants and Host will be Michael service regular 11 a.m. worship Baptist Church is hold a Woodmen to the World loads of mulch. The Rev. Buchanan, co-author First Christian Church service Sunday. parent dedication/child lodge in Dillard. W. Jim Britt will be sell- of “The Fat Boy Chron- of Franklin, N.C., is hold- A memento will also be presentation service “Heart-to-Heart” is ing his books. icles,” which has been ing a “Maximum Mis- presented to each mother, during its Mother’s Day the theme for the ban- made into a movie. sion” worship service at and there will be a parent service at 11 a.m. Sunday. quet. West will interpret Parents, homeschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Sundays. dedication/child presen- Unitarian dinner For more information, the theme in music and school counselors and The service will fea- tation service. Certifi - call 706-746-2116. message. Admission is The Unitarian Uni- community members are ture a live, dynamic mes- cates will be presented free, but a love offering versalist Fellowship in invited. For more infor- sage and a new structure to parents and children. for West will be held to Franklin, N.C., is holding Cleveland singing mation, visit http://www. with modern music. A The sermon by the Rev. help defray expenses. its raw food potluck din- thefatboychronicles.com. children’s church called Sam Letson is entitled Corinth Baptist Church For reservations or ner at 6 p.m. Friday, May “Journey” for those “Mothers: Pedestal, Pio- near Cleveland is holding more information, call 17. ages 4-12 will be held at neer, Pilgrim, Praise.” a singing at 7 p.m . Sat- St. Helena classes 706-746-2116 between 9 One can fi nd a recipe urday, May 18, featuring this time. Child care is a.m.-noon weekdays. online and join in enjoy- Gene Turin & the Gospel St. Helena Catholic available for those 3 and Crusade for Christ ing fresh garden veg- Way. Church is holding In- younger. etables. Eating food raw quiry classes regarding A Crusade for Christ Mission fundraiser For more informa- A more traditional is known to have many tion, call 706-778-9521 or the Catholic faith. service will begin at 9 for Northeast Georgia A benefi t fundraiser for health benefi ts. Coffee The church is on and western North Caro- 706-809-8522. a.m. The church is at 156 Tim and Heather Brown and tea will be provided. Meadow Stream Lane. Belleview Park Drive. lina is in its fi nal night is being held at 9 a.m. Sat- The dinner will be fol- For more informa- at 7 p.m. today at Rabun For more information, urday at The Rock House. lowed by an evening of Taize service tion, call Marti Bue- call 828-524-6840; or visit Arena. The Browns are raising family games. hler at 706-782-5349 or The Rev. Larry Wynn, Our Lady of the Moun- http://www.FCCFrank- money for a mission trip The fellowship is at 89 tains Roman Catholic the church offi ce at lin.org. longtime pastor of He- to Guyana with their Sierra Drive. 706-782-5152.

VALLEY PHARMACY 6712 Hwy 441 Dillard, Georgia 706-782-8305 WORSHIP 66 Rickman St. 24 Hour Service 800-369-8305 Clayton, GA 30525 www.blossmangas.com At the Church of Your Choice 706-746-5335 Antioch United Methodist Church Grace Bible Church Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, 80 Church Road, 235 Dotson St., Mountain City, GA Warwoman Road, Clayton, GA Clayton, GA 706-782-4224 706-746-5823 706-782-4074 Pastor: Lee Krivsky For His lovingkindness is everlasting. www.mygracebiblechurch.org Pastor: Raymond Page Battle Branch Baptist Church Pastor: Kevin E. Hurt Rabun County Church of Christ 1769 Warwoman Rd., ~ Psalm 136:1 Clayton, GA 706-782-9656 Head of Tennessee 876 Bethel Road, Pastor: Madison McCrackin Baptist Church Tiger, GA 895 Franklin St., Dillard, GA 706-782-3495 Bethel Baptist Church Minister: Mckinley Pate 438 Bethel Road, Tiger, GA 706-746-2116 706-782-0916 Pastor: Rocky Grove Baptist Church Pastor: Mike Cochran Ivy Hill Baptist (Meets with 6900 Bridge Creek Road, Tiger, GA Betty’s Creek Baptist Church Cornerrock Methodist) Pastor: Rev. Kyle L. Watts 123 Betty’s Creek Church Lane 449 Old Screamer St., Dillard, GA 706-746-2444 Clayton, GA Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church Pastor: Rev. Jason Smith Pastor: Farris Long 8397 Wolffork Road, Black Rock Baptist Church Rabun Gap, GA Joy Baptist Church 345 N. Valley St. 706-746-2020 Where no detail is too small Clayton, GA 706-782-9298 96 Joy Church Ln, Lakemont, GA Pastor: Don Barber when our family is serving yours. Pastor: Jim Green 706-782-9757 Sheltering Arms Gospel Blue Heights Baptist Church Pastor: Tony Goss Beck 898 Hwy 441 South • Clayton, GA Tabernacle 46 Cross St., Mt. City, GA King Memorial Community 706-782-9599 Pastor: Rev. Gabe Southards 2771 Highway 76 W., Funeral Home Youth Pastor: Jonathan Panther Church Clayton, GA 706-782-7908 24 Hour Information Provided for You 4922 Persimmon Rd, Nell Matheson, Founder at www.beckfuneralhome.com Boggs Mountain Baptist Church Clayton, GA 30525 1471 E. Boggs Mt. Rd., 706-782-4798 St. Helena Catholic Church Tiger, GA 137 Meadow Stream Ln., ZOLLY Pastor: Joe McCrackin Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Clayton, GA 706-782-5152 WLYMLJ[PVU Camp Creek Baptist Church Witnesses Priest: Alvaro Avendano 4363 Camp Creek Road, 176 Shepard St., Mt. City, GA MVY`V\Y Saint James Episcopal Church 4PJOLSSL)YHTSL[[ Lakemont, GA 706-782-2633 706-746-2791 706-782-4904 0UKLWLUKLU[:HSLZ+PYLJ[VY *VTWSL_PVU Rev: Larry Brown 260 Warwoman Road, Lakemont Baptist Church Clayton, GA 706-782-6179 ;VSS-YLL!  ‹3VJHS!  Carver’s Chapel Church 608 W. Wolf Creek Road, Pastor: Stephen Hall 1020 Old Chechero St., THY`RH`JVTTIYHTSL[[ Clayton, GA 706-746-5134 Lakemont, GA Tabernacle Baptist Church Pastor: Allen Webb 706-212-7904 6467 Highway 441 S., Are you looking for meaning and Pastor: Jewell Gaines Center for Spiritual Awareness Wiley, GA 706-782-2734 purpose in your life? Become a 151 CSA Lane, Liberty Baptist Church Pastor: Steve Townsend hospice volunteer. Training is Lakemont, GA 706-782-4723 2206 Bridge Creek Road Tallulah Falls United Director: Roy Eugene Davis scheduled throughout the year. Tiger, GA 706-782-6651 Methodist Church Chapel of Sky Valley Pastor: Scott Cates 204 School Road, 800-577-8791 817 Sky Valley Way, Sky Valley, GA or visit our website at www.regencyhospice.com Macedonia Baptist Church Tallulah Falls, GA 706-746-2999, 706-746-5770 706-754-2742 Jerry Gap Rd, Clayton, GA www.skyvalleychapel.com Pastor: James Turpen Pastor: John Erbelding 828-526-8425 Chechero Baptist Church Pastor: Roy Lowe Taylor’s Chapel Baptist Church Mountain Patrol Taylor’s Chapel Road, 4973 Highway 76 E., Clayton, GA Mount Calvary Baptist Church Private Security & Investigations Mountain City, GA 706-782-7179 130 Little River Lane, off York House Pastor: Michael Wilson 706-782-2537 Proudly serving the Lakes of Burton, Seed and Rabun since 1973. Road, Rabun Gap, GA 30537 Pastor: Thomas Burrell Providing Peace of Mind, Security and Protection Clayton Baptist Church 706-782-4143 87 S. Church St., Clayton, GA Pastors: Rev. Mickey Woods Tessentee Baptist Church 706-782-5807 706-782-4588 4601 Tessentee Road, Pastor: Joey Thompson Mountain City Church of God Since 1928 Otto, NC 706-782-1745 Clayton Church of God 352 Cross St., Mt. City, GA Pastor: Carl Carpenter 706-782-4253 255 Stekoa Falls Road, Clayton, GA 706-746-7530 706-982-4437 Pastor: Wren Worley Tiger Baptist Church Pastor: Bryan Alexander Testament & Thomas Streets, 16 South Main St. Mountain City United Methodist Tiger, GA Clayton Christian Community 69 Black Rock Pkwy, Mt. City, GA Pastor: Tim Hunnicutt Clayton, Georgia Church 706-782-7335 384 S. Main St., Clayton, GA Tiger United Methodist Church www.reevesacehardware.com Pastor: Charles Stutsman 706-212-7986 64 Pleasant Place Road, Pastors: John & Denise Paul Mountain Grove Baptist Church Tiger, GA 706-754-2742 We arrange cremations Clayton First Assembly North Germany Rd., Clayton, GA Pastor: James Turpen Hunter of God 706-782-3488 Timpson Presbyterian Church Warwoman Road 128 Valley St., Clayton, GA Pastor: Larry Cannon 706-782-6854 35 Hawthorne Lane Funeral Clayton, GA Clayton, GA Pastor: Jeff Houston Mountain Synagogue Home Clayton First United Methodist 216 Roller Mill Rd., Franklin, NC Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 706-782-4243 Church 828-524-9463 or 706-746-2177 of Franklin, NC www.hunterfuneralhomega.com 71 S. Main St., Clayton, GA Religious Leader: Zvi Altman 85 Sierra Drive, Franklin, NC 706-782-4426 706-782-7978 Bethel & Co. Pastor: Charles Green New Beginnings Baptist Church 62 Dotson Street Unity - Wayfarers Chapel Accounting Services Clayton Presbyterian Church Mountain City, GA Off Highlands Road, 150 N. Church St., Clayton, GA 828-369-0620 Dillard, GA 706-746-6907 Individuals & Businesses 706-782-5418 Pastor: Rev. Tom Larocca Pastor: Ron Lindahn 66 North Church Street 706-782-4531 Pastor: Laura Landrum PO Box 1056 FAX: 706-782-2277 Community Bible Church New Hope Methodist Church Valley Community Church Clayton, GA 30525 [email protected] 3645 Cashiers Rd., Highlands, NC New Hope Church Road 2218 Tate City Rd., Clayton, GA 828-526-4685 Clayton, GA 706-782-4224 706-896-0800 Pastor: Gary Hewins Pastor: Lee Krivsky Pastor: Norm Allison www.cbchighlands.com NewLife Community Church Wiley Church of God Cornerrock Methodist Church 28 Transom Lane, Wiley, GA 449 Old Screamer St., Clayton, GA 1048 N Main St, Clayton, GA 706-982-3022 706-212-2809 Dillard United Methodist Church Pastor: Scott Woodard Pastor: Rev. Adam Wright 1455 Hwy 441 South, Clayton, GA 30525 Betty Whitecloud St. & Hwy 441, Dillard, GA North Clayton Baptist Church Wiley Presbyterian Church 207 Wiley Church Lane ‡ 171 Clayburne St. 706-782-3039 Wiley, GA 706-782-3775 Pastor: Rev. Doug Aultman Clayton, GA Pastor: Alice T. Wood Locally Owned & Operated Elohim Baptist Mission Pastor: Ray B. Conne 140 Blair St., Tiger, GA Wolf Creek Baptist Church Peoples Baptist Church 706-212-0391 Wolf Creek Church Rd. off Serving Pastor: Rev. Octavio Espetia Dunlap Street, Clayton, GA East Wolf Creek Rd., Wiley, GA North Georgia 706-782-4808 Fairview Baptist Church 706-782-4541 Mon.-Fri. Highway 76 West, Clayton, GA Pastor: Ronia Hunter 8am-5pm Wolffork Baptist Church 706-782-2105 Persimmon Baptist Church Pastor: Steve York 453 Wolffork Church Road, 2032 Persimmon Rd., Clayton, GA Rabun Gap, GA Come by and check out Flat Creek Baptist Church 706-212-7914 706-746-2728 1433 Low Gap Road, Clayton, GA Pastor: Rev. Richard Wright Pastor: Jimmy Greer our May Specials! Pastor: Michael Rogers Persimmon Church of God First Christian Church Wolffork Christian Fellowship Black Rock Mountain Road, 2360 Devil’s Branch Road Center Express Specials Mountain City, GA Clayton, GA 5746 N. Wolffork Rd, 706-782-5598 $ 706-746-3168 706-782-3726 Rabun Gap, GA 706-754-4622 +Z\1RUWK‡&OD\WRQ 0RQ)UL‡ 4.49 Minister: Earl Winfrey Pastor: Teddy King Pastor: Rev. Harvery Conner

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Race times will titles, call 706-782-3731 or visit mation, call 706-878-3087. be recorded and published by ● A class on meditation for the library website. Submit your Classic Race Services. Reg- stress reduction and holistic istration forms are available wellness is being held from High Mountain Squares at active.com. The shelter is 5:15-6 p.m. Monday at Rabun Computer class ● The High Mountain events to operated by FAITH. For more County Library. Kathleen A. ● Technology Works! is of- Squares are holding a special information, call Nadine at Rehling will be the instructor. fering “Computer Fun 101: An graduation dance from 6:30-9 706-886-2290. Classes are held on the second Introduction to Computers” p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Ma- our website and fourth Wednesdays of the from 10 a.m.-noon Wednes- con County Community Facil- month. day and May 16 at the Rabun ities Building on Highway 441 TheClaytonTribune.com Farmers market County Employment Center, in Franklin, N.C. Jim Roper now offers a feature in which ● Simply Homegrown: A Emotions Anonymous 184 S. Main St. The free class of Cornelia will be the caller. residents may submit commu- Farmers Market operates is designed to give the begin- Dancing is Western style, nity calendar items online. from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays ● Emotions Anonymous, a ner the basics of computer and mainstream and plus levels. A To add your event, simply in front of Clayton Munici- 12-step program for identify- internet use. To register, call plus workshop begins at 6:30 scroll down to the “Today’s pal Complex, 837 Highway ing, expressing and healing Lisa Prickett at 706 982-2259; p.m. For more information, Events” section of the website, 76 W. For more information, painful emotions, is being or email her at lprickett@ call 828-349-0905, 828-524-2280 and follow the “Click Here” visit http://www.simplyhome- held at 7 p.m. Mondays at inmedgroup.com. or 828-226-1334; or visit www. link to input your information. grown.org. Dillard United Methodist highmoutainsquares.org. Fields marked with an asterisk Church. Group leader will be are required. Click “Submit” Katherine H. Barnes, Ph.D. Cancer support to post the event. Legion bingo For more information, call ● A cancer support group Lifeguard course Call 706-782-3312 for more ● American Legion Post 220 706-490-4344. meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays ● The American Red Cross information. is holding bingo at 7 p.m. Sat- at the Stephens County Senior is holding a lifeguard course urdays at its hall on Electric Friends of Unicoi Center. Patients, families and from May 19-22 at Strong Rock TODAY Avenue in Mountain City. survivors are welcome. For Camp in Cleveland. Cost is ● Friends of Unicoi State more information, call 706- $300. The course is designed to Grief recovery Park and Lodge meet from 886-4740. provide participants with the Free art classes 6:30-8 p.m. Monday at the ● training, and skills needed to Regency Hospice is hold- visitors center in the lodge. ing a grief recovery outreach ● The Art Room in Frank- THURSDAY, MAY 16 prevent and respond to aquat- lin, N.C., is holding free Members and volunteers work ic emergencies. Participants program from 2-5 p.m. today to preserve the park and gen- at the Helen Public Library. make-and-take classes from Arts guild will be trained as professional 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays erate funds for improvements. rescuers. For more informa- Janine Shelby, a certifi ed grief For more information, call ● The North Georgia Arts recovery specialist, will be for those 15 and older. The Art Guild meets at 10 a.m. Thurs- tion, visit www.cprexpert. Room is at 45 E. Main St. For Ellen Graham at 706-878-2201, com. the facilitator. The program ext. 300. day, May 16, at the Hambidge provides partnerships and more information, call Dianne Center for Creative Arts and guidance to help people let at 828-349-3777 or Robin at Sciences on Betty’s Creek CASA volunteers go and move on in their lives. 828-421-9891. Narcotics Anonymous Road. A coffee reception ● The Mountain Judicial Space is limited. For more ● Narcotics Anonymous with snacks begins at 9:30 information, call 706-896-1251. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY a.m. Sharon Grist, “the Vil- Circuit CASA program is meets at 7 p.m. Mondays and seeking volunteers who have Thursdays at Clayton Presby- lage Weaver,” will present Nantahala Hiking Club the program. She learned to time and a passion for help- Scrapbook workshop terian Church, 150 N. Church ing children. The program The Nantahala Hiking Club St. For more information, call weave as an apprentice in the ● provides trained volunteers to A workshop on scrapbook- is holding the following hikes. 888-764-0365. 1970s and became a resident ing is being held from 1-5 p.m. Bring water, a snack and artist at the Foxfi re Museum advocate for children involved in abuse/neglect cases in juve- today at Rabun County Public wear sturdy shoes. Visitors TUESDAY & Heritage Center in 2005. Library. The theme will be and children 11 and older are She has expanded her skills nile court. Volunteer training playing with shape punches. welcome, but no pets please. Trout Unlimited to include hand-spinning and is being held in May. For more Participants should bring ● Saturday: A moderate six- natural dyeing since coming information, call 706-886-1098. ● photos and albums. Supplies mile hike along Panther Creek The Rabun Chapter of to Foxfi re. Members will take will be available for purchase. to Panther Creek Falls near Trout Unlimited meets at 6:30 a tour of the center after the Regency Hospice For more information, call Tallulah Falls. Meet at 9 a.m. p.m. Tuesday at the RE/MAX meeting. ● 706-970-0049. at Westgate Plaza in Franklin, of Rabun offi ce on Highway Regency Hospice needs N.C. For more information or 441 South. For more informa- volunteers for its Hiawassee SEVEN DAYS A WEEK offi ce, which serves Towns, Literary arts club reservations, call Gail Leh- tion, call Larry Walker at 706- man at 828-524-5298. 244-4345. AA meetings Union, Fannin, Rabun, White ● The Clayton Music, Liter- and Stephens counties. Volun- ● Saturday: A moder- ● ary and Arts Club meets at 2 If you are concerned teers are needed to give care- ate four-mile hike to Lower Evening at Amara about your drinking and wish p.m. today at The Rock House. Whitewater Falls from Bad givers a break, for companion- The program will be fl ower ● The Amara Center is to have help, you are invited to ship to patients and families, Creek parking area for views attend Alcoholics Anonymous arranging presented by Bev of the falls and Lake Jocassee. holding its free lecture series fl oral deliveries, clerical Mannes and Kathy Booker. at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in its au- meetings in Rabun County. support, assisting with special Meet at 10 a.m. at the Cashiers AA meets at 7 p.m. daily at 308 Guests are welcome. For more (N.C.) Recreation Center park- ditorium. Dr. Robert Hatcher events and more. For more information, call 706-746-7121. will be presenting a lecture Warwoman Road, just east of information, call Laurie Kirby ing lot. For more information St. James Episcopal Church. A or reservations, call Mike or entitled “Women Hold Up Half at 706-896-1251 or 800-577-8791. of the World.” Jeannie Champ- meeting also is held at 11 a.m. Susan Kettles at 828-743-1079. Thursdays. Dial 706-782-HELP Mental health support ● man, a Christian counselor, Sunday: A moderate to (4357) for the 24-hour help Clothes available ● The National Alliance on strenuous six-mile hike on the will present the topic. For line. ● First Impressions, an Mental Illness has a support Bartram Trail from Wallace more information, call 706- attire for hire clothes closet group meeting from 6:45-8:15 Branch up a ridge for views of 782-4009. UPCOMING EVENTS at Dillard United Methodist p.m. Thursdays at 14 W. Palm- the Nantahala Mountains and Church, provides clothes suit- er St. in Franklin, N.C. This is Mill Creek Community. Meet Quilting guild Vaccine fees able for job interviews at no a peer support group for those at 2 p.m. at Westgate Plaza ● The Mountain Laurel charge. For an appointment, dealing with mental illness in Franklin. For more infor- ● The Rabun County Health Quilters Guild holds its an- call Janine Bethel at 706-490- and for family members and mation or reservations, call Department is instituting an nual May luncheon at noon 1882. friends who have a loved one Joyce Jacques at 410-852-7510. increase in the charge for vac- with mental illness. For more Tuesday at the Clarkesville cines starting July 1. United Methodist Church fel- information, call Jennifer at SUNDAY AND MONDAY Kiwanis meetings 828-349-9252 or Donita at 828- lowship hall. The guild will be Summer food program ● The Kiwanis Club of 526-9510. OA holding a Southern tea party, and members and guests ● Community Partner- Rabun County meets at 11:45 Overeaters Anonymous is should wear appropriate at- ship of Rabun is sponsoring a.m. on the fi rst and third God’s Abundance Market a fellowship of people who, tire. Prizes will be awarded the summer food program Thursdays of the month at ● God’s Abundance Mar- through shared experience, for the best hat and outfi t. One in conjunction with the U.S. Kingwood Country Club & ket and Cafe is open from 5-7 strength and hope, are recov- also should bring a dish or Department of Agriculture. Resort. All are welcome. p.m. Thursdays at NewLife ering from compulsive eating. special table service. For more Free meals and snacks will Community Church, 1048 N. Meetings are free. Two are information, call 706-782-6020. be available to children 18 Pilot Club Main St., Suite 2. This is a held in the area. and younger at no charge at ● ● free farmer’s market and soup OA meets 5 p.m. Mondays Toastmasters club various locations. For more The Pilot Club of Clay- kitchen for those in fi nancial at 308 Warwoman Road, next information on how to be- ton meets at 5:30 p.m. on the need. For more information, door to St. James Episcopal ● The Gem City Forum come a summer feeding site, fourth Monday of each month call 706-212-0084. Church. For more informa- Toastmasters meet at 5:30 p.m. call Community Partner- at Stephens Federal Bank. All tion, call 706-782-2328. Tuesdays in the depot room at ship at 706-782-8390 or email are welcome. For more infor- ● OA meets at 5 p.m. Sun- the Factory on Highway 441 [email protected]. mation, call Mary Ann Rich at Al-anon meeting days at Franklin (N.C.) United in Franklin, N.C. For more The USDA is an equal oppor- 706-782-0860. ● Al-anon, a group provid- Methodist Church. For more information, call 828-332-7088. tunity provider and employer. ing hope for all interested par- information, call 828-349-1438. Senior center ties, meets at 7 p.m. Thursday Free exercise class on the lower level of St. James SUNDAY AND TUESDAY Wildcat Players The Rabun County Senior Episcopal Church. For more ● A free exercise class for ● The Rabun County High Center plans the following information, call 706-746-5089 Chess club seniors is being held from 10- School WIldcat Players are meals. Bread and dessert are served daily. or visit http://www.al-anon. ● The Clayton Chess Club 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Moun- performing “The Miss Fire- ● Today: BLT sandwich and alateen.org. meets at 2 p.m. Sundays and tain Physical Therapy, 1218 N. cracker Contest” at 7 p.m. May fries. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the St. Main St. 16-18 at the Fine Arts Build- ● Friday: Chicken sandwich FRIDAY James Episcopal Church par- ing. and chips. ish hall, 260 Warwoman Road, AA meeting ● Monday: Split smoked Caregiver support Clayton. For more informa- ● Alcoholics Anonymous Head Start sausage, sauerkraut and ● A free support group for tion, call 706-782-9717. meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at ● Rabun County Head black-eyed peas. family caregivers of those Wiley Presbyterian Church. ● Tuesday: Barbecue pork suffering from Alzheimer’s MONDAY Start/Pre-K is registering For more information, call children for the 2013-14 school sandwich and tater tots. disease or dementia meets at 828-508-1422. ● Wednesday: Chicken strip 1 p.m. Fridays at the Rabun Gardening class year. For more information on what to bring, call 706-782- salad and garlic bread. County Senior Center. For ● Sustainable Mountain WEDNESDAY 4718 between 7 a.m.-5 p.m. ● Thursday, May 16: Pork more information, call Mary Living Communities is hold- chop, scalloped potatoes and Lou Faulkenberry at 706-280- ing a free class on how to Law enforcement meeting squash casserole. 3534. maintain a healthy, produc- ● All active and retired law Food distribution For more information, call tive and disease-free garden enforcement and correctional ● A mobile food distribu- 706-782-3853. SATURDAY at 6 p.m. Monday at Clayton offi cers are invited to attend tion is being held beginning Municipal Complex. Brooks fellowship meetings at 11:30 at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, Players auditions Franklin, owner of Leah Lake Senior activities a.m. Wednesday at the Rusty at Rabun Gap Presbyterian Farm in Otto, N.C., will guide ● The North Georgia Com- Bike Cafe. The group meets Church, 8397 N. Wolffork The Rabun County Senior participants on evaluating munity Players are hold- on the third Wednesday of the Road. Anyone who would like Center plans the following and determining nontoxic ing auditions for “Smoke month. For more information, to help by sorting and loading activities: treatments for a range of com- ● on the Mountain” from 2-4 call Fred Crawford at 706- cars should arrive at 8 a.m. Today: Art class, 10 a.m.; mon pests and diseases. For p.m. Saturday at the Dillard 308-9200 or Michael Palmer at For more information, call bingo, 10:30 a.m.; bridge, 12:30 more information or to reg- Playhouse. The ability to sing 706-782-1612. 706-746-2020. p.m. and play guitar and/or banjo ister, call 706-782-7978; email ● Friday: Yoga class, 9:30 is helpful. Performance dates [email protected]; a.m. and 3 p.m.; caregiver sup- are the last two weekends in or visit smlcinc on Facebook. NGTC board meeting Youth fi shing day port group, 1 p.m. July. For more information, ● The North Georgia ● Smithgall Woods State ● Monday: Coffee club, 8:30 call Sue Boshart, 706-782-0343. SCV meeting Technical College Board of Park in Helen is holding a a.m.; yoga class, 9:30 a.m.; Directors meets at 3 p.m. youth fi shing day from 8 bridge, 1 p.m. ● The Sons of Confederate Wednesday in the Clarkesville a.m.-noon Saturday, May 18, ● Tuesday: Bridge, 12:30 FAITH fundraiser Veterans Camp 1929 meets at campus board room. For more at Buck Shoals. Children and p.m. 7 p.m. Monday at the Rabun ● The Power House for information, call 706-754-7702. their special “big person” can ● Wednesday: Yoga class, Kids Child Advocacy Center County Rescue Squad Build- fi sh in a lake stocked with 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.; bingo, 11 is holding races of one, fi ve ing on Syrup City Road. Mem- catfi sh, bass and bream. Fish a.m. and 10 kilometers Saturday at bers are encouraged to bring a Library matinee caught can be kept. Bring ● Thursday, May 16: Art the Georgia Baptist Assembly visitor. For more information, ● Rabun County Library your own bait (no corn) and class, 10 a.m.; bingo, 10:30 in Toccoa. Awards will be call 706-782-4122. holds free matinees at 1:30 rods. Cost is $5 for parking. a.m.; bridge, 12:30 p.m. B8 May 9, 2013 COMMUNITY The Clayton Tribune Brokers recognized for top sales Just

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By Michael Leonard was on home turf. The Publisher comfortable Clayton Rabun County High surroundings spurred School’s girls soccer the Wildcats to a premier team pulled off one of performance. Georgia’s biggest turn- “We really had a better arounds this season, plan for the game,” Horn going from 1-11 in 2012 to said. “We were able to the second round of the score from the wings, set state playoffs. plays and from in front The Wildcats advanced of the goal. Usually we to the second round on have just one or two guys the strength of a strong scoring, but in this one showing against the we had four. state’s number 10 ranked “The technical defen- team. Rabun shut out sive skills and teamwork Bremen 2-0 May 2 for a of Jose Camacho, Luis win in its fi rst ever play- Martines, Jorge Ortiz, off game. and Froy Hernandez kept Bremen entered the Jordan from scoring.” contest with a 13-2 Carlos Diaz led Rabun’s overall record and 6-0 in offense, as he has all the region, but Rabun’s season, with two goals. defense would not let Carlos Cornejo, Saul Ve- them into the net. After lasco and Charlie Garcia a scoreless fi rst half, the each tacked on a score in Rabun County girls put the balanced attack. up two goals in the sec- Horn said greater in- ond stanza for the win. volvement of the midfi eld Scoring for Rabun and defense helped sup- were Megan Brown and port Rabun’s attacks on Marisol Gutierrez on an goal and enabled better Photo courtesy of Luz Castro assist from Leslie Gonza- ball distribution. The Wildcat girls soccer team celebrates its 2-0 blanking of Bremen on May 2 in the fi rst round of the state playoffs. lez. Keeper Katie South- Rabun traveled to ards got the shutout. Calhoun for a Wednesday The Wildcats’ run afternoon quarterfi nals ended Tuesday when the Purdy said following the said. “I told them at the season were Megan in a row. game and the chance state’s number two team, Westminster game. “To beginning that with that Brown, with 14 goals and “Jordan was a good to move into the third Westminster, shut Rabun go from 1-11 last year to kind of commitment we 10 assists, and Marisol team, faster, bigger and round of the playoffs. County down. The At- the second round of play- could make the state Gutierrez with 14 goals stronger than us,” said The game was played lanta school raced off to a offs, that’s something.” playoffs. They all looked and four assists. coach Jim Horn. “Their after press time. big early lead and never Purdy said Rabun’s re- at me like, what are you Rabun’s boys are enjoy- keeper was a giant — “It’s like I told the boys, looked back. naissance started in the saying. ing their own special sea- literally. We just played if we can improve a little Coach Jeremy Purdy off-season, with a strong “After we made it, they son. The Wildcats hosted a better technical game each day and learn from was enthusiastic about turnout from the girls for remembered that and the Jordan Red Jackets and beat them with bet- each game and keep that his team’s season. training and condition- were all smiles. They May 3 and spanked their ter skills.” desire, then we have a “I was telling the ing. didn’t back down. It was visitors 5-0. Keeper The Jordan win was chance to play longer,” girls that words cannot “It showed a commit- just a rewarding experi- Christian Gayasso re- historic for Rabun as it Horn said. “We just have express the turnaround ment that we were going ence for everyone.” corded his sixth shutout was the boys fi rst ever to take it one game at a they have had this year,” to get somewhere,” he Top scorers for the of the season and second playoff game, and it time.”

2 Wildcats place in top 3 at state track meet

By Blake Spurney tact with a hurdle out of Editor the gate. Despite having just two “He just got a good athletes competing at the start and got a clean state track meet last week race and came in second in Jefferson, the Rabun place,” Kent said about County Wildcats tied for Charlie. ninth place overall in AA Derek Pollard, who with 22 points thanks to fi nished 10th in the 110 career-best efforts from hurdles May 2 with a senior Josh Hamilton and time of 16.40 didn’t make freshman Derek Pollard. the fi nals. His time was Hamilton set a new the fi rst time he had bro- school record May 2 by ken 16.5. clearing 6 feet, 6 inches in “We were still proud the high jump and came because he had probably just a smidgen away from the 16th fastest time go- Photo courtesy of Rita Gipson crossing 6-8. ing into state,” Woerner The RCHS Wildcats are all smiles after sweeping the Jordan Red Jackets Friday. Rabun advanced with the wins. “He came so close to said. And still he came clearing it,” said track close to making the coach Kent Woerner. “He fi n a l s . was over the bar and hit All three athletes Baseball team scores fi rst round playoff victory it with his calf. It one was performed at their best on those things that was even though conditions By Trevor Metcalfe Scott each registered a Gipson, Chase Groom. sophomore Collin Grant tremendous. He was so were moist, and the track Staff Writer hit, and Eli Gipson added Gipson added three hits, and junior Jesse Rentz close.” a little slippery. Charlie The Rabun County a two-RBI double. Wil- and Jacob Sego added were selected to the fi rst Hamilton placed second slipped on his fi rst discus Wildcats baseball team cox said the team fought two, including a two-run team, while sophomore behind Calhoun’s Keyth throw, which didn’t clear swept the Jordan Red back from a 0-3 defi cit in triple. Wilcox said the Jacob Sego and Scott Fightmaster, who cleared 100 feet. Jackets, 6-3 and 7-0, on the fi rst inning. team spread their hits were selected to the 6-8. Hamilton bested the Hamilton’s perfor- Friday in the fi rst round “We swung the bats out much better in the second team. Wilcox was school mark of 6-4 set by mance earned him of the state playoffs. good all day,” Wilcox nightcap. also selected as coach of Matt Cannon in 2000. attention from two col- Junior Jesse Rentz said. “We hit the ball far bet- the year. Charlie Woerner fi n- lege track coaches. On went all seven innings Sophomore pitcher ter in the second game,” The Wildcats traveled ished sec- Tuesday, on the mound, allowing Stetson Scott went all he said. Wednesday to Atlanta ond in the another only three hits and strik- seven innings in the sec- The Wildcats had fi ve to face Westminster in 110-meter program ing out 13 batters. ond game, allowing only players selected to the the second round of the hurdles called “He threw the ball two hits while striking Region 8AA All-Region playoffs. The games were with a per- the well,” said Wildcats out seven against Jor- team. Coaches from the set to begin at 4 p.m and sonal best school coach Mark Wilcox. dan. region vote on the best 8 p.m. Westminster is the of 15.32 with Clint Scott, Alden Leading hitters in the players from squads to No. 1 ranked team in the seconds in interest. Wright, Collin Grant, second game were Scott, represent the teams. 6AA private school divi- what was Eight Jesse Rentz and Stetson Grant, Drew Backer, Jeb Freshman Eli Gipson, sion in Atlanta. a smoking Lady fast fi nals Wildcats Friday. head this He also week to fi n i s h e d Al- third in bany to Sports Briefs: Rabun girls golf team advances the discus compete with a in their Redden with a 108. the 1K. heave of state Girls golf team The boys team fi nished 5K/1K Rabun Gap Paticipants registering 135-3. meet. third in the tournament. by May 13 can do so for “It’s Sally wins region The girls team advance races on May 18 $25; it is $30 on race day. the fastest Woerner to the state tournament All participants regis- eight guys we ever had has a good chance to tournament on May 20 in Vidalia. The inaugural Ramble tered by May 13 will also at the same time in the place in the 1,600-meter Round the Valley 5K race be guaranteed a short state,” said coach Woern- run. Chloe Gladys will The RCHS boys and and 1K fun run or walk sleeve race T shirt. er, Charlie’s father. be competing in the pole girls golf teams recently Cross country camp will be May 18, starting Registration is avail- All fi nalists qualifi ed vault and 300 hurdles, competed at the All Re- and fi nishing at Rabun able online at active.com. for the fi nals by breaking and Jordan Gihl will be gion tournament. The Georgia Elite Gap-Nacoochee School. Awards will be given to 16 seconds. Oglethorpe running the 100 hurdles. The girls team won the Camps & Events is hold- Sponsored by the several male and female County runner Kendrick Gihl, Valerie Billingsley, tournament with a win- ing its cross country Clayton Rotary Club, the classifi cations. Pressley won gold. Three Andrea Wolfrey, Taylor ning team score of 200. camp July 21-26 at Truett- route winds through the Race proceeds ben- of the favorites heading Beck, Bethany Steible Winning team members McConnell College in scenic Wolfford valley. efi t Clayton Rotary’s to the fi nals had slight and Alexis Owens form were Molly Vinson with Cleveland. Visit georgia- Race times are 2 p.m. for Children’s Community stumbles by making con- the 1,600 relay team. a score of 92, and Kaitlin elitecamps.com. the 5K, and 2:45 p.m. for Project. The Clayton Tribune SPORTS May 9, 2013 C3

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