Legacy of Legends: Tallulah Gorge ‘91 golfers Skywalk Celebration win state tickets discounted SEE PAGE C1 SEE PAGE A10 The Clayton Tribune n THURSDAY, June 4, 2015 theclaytontribune.com Vol. 118, No. 23 $1.00 Rabun Beach reopens difficult. Detecting coliforms Excessive amounts of fecal coliform is relatively inexpensive and used as an indicator because of their known association with closes area for nearly two weeks other pathogens. Forest Service spokeswom- By Mat Payne Coliforms do not pose a dan- an Judy Toppins said water Staff Writer ger to people, according to the quality samples are taken at The swimming area at U.S. Environmental Protection the site once a week to test Rabun beach reopened yes- Agency. They can indicate the for contaminants. If two tests terday after the U.S. Forest presence of other disease-caus- show contamination levels of Service last month shut down ing bacteria, such as those fecal coliform greater than swimming and wading due associated with typhoid, dys- the allowed 200 colony form- to test results that indicated entery, hepatitis A and cholera. ing units per 100 milliliters of there was a presence of fecal Because those bacteria gen- water, Toppins said the service Megan Studdard/The Clayton Tribune coliform 25 times greater than erally do not live long outside closes the recreation area until A sign warns swimmers to stay out of the water at Rabun Beach on Thursday. what is generally considered the body of animals, detecting The U.S Forest Service closed the beach after fnding high levels of fecal coliform safe. their presence in water can be Please see BEACH, A11 bacteria in the area. The beach reopened Wednesday. Veterans convoy on Highway 441 coming Saturday
Staff Reports Rabun County veterans will have the oppor- tunity to line up in formation one more time Saturday as they are the special passengers in an Honor Our Veterans convoy. The event is to pay tribute to men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States armed forces and timed to coincide with the 71st anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944. On that day, Allied troops stormed the deadly beaches of Normandy, France, as the vanguard of an invasion force that would months later help end World War II in Europe. Participating veter- ans on Saturday will encounter appreciation from residents waving flags rather than bullets from the enemy as their convoy winds through Rabun County. The exact number of vet- erans expected for Saturday is not yet known, but orga- nizers are encouraging all to participate. World War II veterans are especially asked to join the convoy, as time and age contin- ue to thin their ranks. Veterans who wish to join the convoy should gather at Terrora Park in Tallulah Falls before 9 a.m. Saturday, where they will be lined up in vehicles. After leaving Tallulah Falls at about 10 a.m., the convoy will travel up Highway 441 to Highway 246 in Dillard, then turn right on Kelly’s Creek Road before ending at the Rabun Business Park for refreshments and reminisc- ing. Classic cars are still needed to use for driving Mat Payne/The Clayton Tribune the 11 expected World War II vets. If interested, Members of the Rabun County High School Class of 2015 throw their caps in celebration as they are declared graduates Friday night at Frank call Cissy Henry at Clayton City Hall, 706-782- Snyder Stadium. 4512 or 706-982-4000, or Doug Wayne at 706-782- 2152. Those veterans who are able should register Rabun County HigH SCHool in advance so that the vehicle in which they are riding can be identified by the branch of service in which the veteran served. Katheryn Gran- berg, who brainstormed the event with Tammy Whitmire, said veterans can call her at 706-782- 1938 to register or for more information. “We really want the community to turn out to honor, thank, wave a flag or sign, etc., along 441 CLASS OF 2015 GRADUATES to show these heroes how much we appreciate By Mat Payne See more graduation photos of the Wildcat Nation, graduates their sacrifices for our freedoms,” Granberg Staff Writer filed onto the field from the east wrote in an email. “You’ll want to be on the pas- he ranks of Rabun PAGE B1 stairwell and paused for a moment senger side of the road for the best interaction County High School to touch the Wildcat Rock one last with the vets.” alumni swelled Friday 159-member Class of 2015 graduates time as the sun set on their high Flags for waving are available from Emma night when Principal at Frank Snyder Stadium. Chastain of Woodmen of the World, 706-490-4122, T Joi Woods declared the Dressed in the red and white Please see CLASS, A11 and at Wild Bill’s Army-Navy store in Wiley. 3 sections, 24 pages INDEX WEATHER
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He said a group of teachers at RCHS prays Michael Leonard a message from God to the Class [email protected] of 2015. for students every Monday Lawrence spoke to a crowd morning. He also pointed to the of around 200 May 27 at the sacrifice many parents in the Accounting annual baccalaureate service. audience made to get their child Heidi Cook He shared the gospel and gave to graduation. [email protected] advice for graduates to carry “You don’t see the nights that into their futures. Among his your parents are lying in bed, Customer Service many life lessons were “make for some of you, wondering how Jeri McCall good decisions” and “don’t let they’re going to pay graduation [email protected] mistakes define you.” fees or how they’re going to buy “Your life is a blank book. You a new suit or a new dress,” he ADVERTISING get to color in the pages. You said. get to write your own story,” Lawrence ended his speech Sales Associate he said. “I encourage you to do with motivation for the Class of Debbie Martin something with your life.” 2015. Megan Studdard/The Clayton Tribune [email protected] Lawrence told attendees he “If God be for us, who can be The Rev. Avery Lawrence, also a math teacher at Rabun County High School, speaks to left his thriving construction against us?” he said. “You’ve the graduating class at a baccalaureate service May 27 at Liberty Baptist Church. Sales Associate business when God called him got a big, bright future ahead of Becky Berliner to teach. He’s been a math you. I encourage you to paint a performance of “See You Again” “Joyful, Joyful,” “Some Nights” [email protected] instructor at RCHS for the past pretty picture.” by Wiz Khalifa. Senior members and “Omnia Sol.” Duncan four years. After describing how The RCHS Chorus and Encore sang the modern hit while Tay- Wheeler gave the invocation and n God worked in his life, he urged groups sang several songs at lor Beck played the box drum. Ross Lunsford concluded with To place a display or graduates to seek the Son of the service, highlighted by a The musicians also performed the benediction. classifed advertisement, call 782-3312. Graphic Design DA named to state medical cannabis committee [email protected] NEWSROOM By Klark Byrd tetrahydrocannabinol Permanently serving “The thing about low cigarette. News Editor cannabis oil for people on the 17-person commit- THC cannabis oil that Deal spokeswoman Jen News Editor Already a member of living with certain medi- tee are the commission- gets lost on some people is Talaber said Monday in Klark Byrd the Georgia Board of cal conditions. er of public health, the that it’s just that,” Rick- an email the governor is [email protected] Public Safety, Mountain “The issue is what director of the Georgia man confident Rickman and lines to draw and where Bureau of Investigation, said. Judicial Circuit District the commission’s mem- to draw them,” he said. the director of the Geor- “The News Attorney Brian Rickman bers are highly qualified Signed by Deal on gia Drugs and Narcotics canna- Mat Payne is no stranger to serving and capable of carrying April 16, House Bill 1, Agency, the commission- bis oil [email protected] the state at the request of out the work the com- also known as Haleigh’s er of agriculture, the that Gov. Nathan Deal. Now, mission has been tasked Hope Act, opened med- chairperson of the Geor- chil- News Rickman joins 10 other with. ical cannabis oil as gia Composite Medical dren Megan Studdard appointees to serve as Rickman has served treatment to patients of Board and the governor’s with as the Mountain Judicial [email protected] introductory members of eight specific conditions, executive counsel. seizure the Georgia Commission Circuit district attorney including seizure disor- The remaining 11 po- disor- since Jan. 2, 2008. He is a n To submit a news item for on Medical Cannabis. ders, cancer, sickle cell sitions appointed by the ders publication, please call 706- Regarding his ser- member of the Prosecut- anemia, amyotrophic governor include state RICKMAN use is ing Attorneys’ Council 782-3312, drop items of at vice on the committee, lateral sclerosis, mul- senators, state repre- ex- Rickman said he keeps of Georgia. According 120 North Main St., Clayton, tiple sclerosis, Crohn’s sentatives, doctors, a tremely to a profile on his ap- fax items to 706-782-4230 in mind the importance disease, mitochondrial pharmacist, a sheriff and low THC. A lot of people pointment to the medical or e-mail to: thetribune@ of balancing individual disease and Parkinson’s a police chief. HB 1 also like to phrase the issue as cannabis commission, theclaytontribune.com. health needs with public disease. requires a prosecuting medical marijuana, but Rickman has previous- n It is our policy to correct all safety. The bill also created attorney to serve on the that’s really not what it is ly taught as an adjunct errors of fact that appear in “I don’t go into it with a commission charged commission. Rickman fit because the kids are not professor and currently news columns. If you any preconceived agen- with establishing “com- the bill. just taking marijuana. da, other than to keep an prehensive recommen- The prosecuting attor- It’s very low THC.” serves on the board of are aware of an error, please open mind and to make dations regarding the ney said the commission THC is the chemical trustees at Piedmont contact News Editor Klark sure that public safety is potential regulation of is discussing the issue of found in marijuana College. Byrd at 706-782-3312. at the forefront,” he said. medical cannabis” and low-level THC cannabis responsible for the drug’s The district attorney evaluating and consider- oil production, which is psychological effects, said there was no sig- ing “the best practices, not produced in state at Rickman said, adding La Cabaña nificant disagreement experiences, and results this time. 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With many successful ventures to his name, the Atlanta Business Chronicle Management says reported that sources close to him de- fined Zohouri as “the poster child for the lax lending standards and cheap Zohouri ‘a visionary’ credit of the now imploding housing boom.” By Mat Payne Though consultant Zohouri gar- Staff Writer nered negative attention in the past, A consultant for the new owners of management at the Kingwood resort Kingwood Country Club & Resort has is confident that its new owners will a business history rife with high-pro- bring about a financial upswing. file financial failings. “I mean, some of the stuff that’s on The Georgia Secretary of State’s (his history) was during the down- office lists Farbod “Fred” Zohouri, a times when everybody took a hit, but consultant for Kingwood Internation- he is a visionary,” Nasser said. al Resort LLC, as being involved with “He’s one of those that thinks out- 60 different companies, many of which side the box. He’s very good at taking have dissolved amid foreclosure. business or operations that are failing Mat Payne/The Clayton Tribune Kingwood General Manager Rich- and turning them around by coming Members of the Peters family pose amid the items set to be auctioned of Saturday at Golden Memories ard Nasser said he had known Zohouri up with new and different ideas that to auction. From left are Oliver Radford, Joanna Peters Radford, Joel Peters, Greg Peters, Jennifer Peters for about 20 years and he believes in some people may be unorthodox.” and Stella Radford. the consultant’s abilities to better Since Kingwood International Kingwood. Resort LLC took over April 30, Nasser “Fred is a visionary,” Nasser said. said the company had already begun According to an article in the March to pump money into the business for 25 years of Golden Memories 3, 2008, edition of the Atlanta Busi- improvements. He added the owners ness Chronicle, Zohouri had also been were involved in the day-to-day opera- By Mat Payne Peters said took place in and against his initial under FDIC investigation regarding tion of the business. Staff Writer a tent in the parking lot judgement, three of the a mortgage fraud after he borrowed “They have already spent quite a bit of Amrine’s Equipment & five decided to take up the hundreds of millions of dollars from of money paving roads and clearing In 1990, Greg Peters banks across the country. lots,” Nasser said. “They’re pumping knew he needed to Rental. family business. “That’s where we “They are the future,” A small residential and commercial new blood into the place and it’s exact- change careers if he developer in the beginning, Zohouri ly what Kingwood needed.” started — with a tent Peters said. “The biggest wanted to be able to sup- is reported to have built his business Numerous attempts to contact Zo- and a promise that if we challenge is if Dad learns port his family. from the ashes of the savings and loan houri during the past several weeks worked hard, we could not to interfere. If busi- His last gig saw him crisis of the late 1980s and early ’90s. were unsuccessful. save a nonprofit from tax probably do it,” Peters ness has surged forward troubles through steady, said. “We didn’t know it’s because of them and honest negotiations and we would make it all Larry Tyler, the chief by the time the dust set- the time and that’s how financial officer.” tled he knew he needed independent business is. Joanna Peters Radford, PUBLIC MEETINGS to be his own boss. A You don’t always have a Jennifer Peters and Joel lifelong lover of antiques safety net.” Peters now oversee many This Week with the gift of gab, Pe- Understanding there of the operations at the ters melded his skills and was an inherent finan- auction house, with Joel l Tiger City Council, meeting at the Rabun cil, 4 p.m. Tuesday, reg- opened Golden Memories cial risk in owning and being the company’s pri- 6 p.m. Monday, regular Business Park. ular meeting at Dillard Auction. operating an auction mary auctioneer. meeting at Tiger Town l Clayton City Coun- City Hall. This Saturday, Peters’ company, Peters said he “It’s very hard to tell Hall. cil, work session, 2:30 l Mountain City company will hold its opened the business as a the difference between l Rabun County Wa- p.m., Tuesday at Clayton Council canceled its 25th anniversary auction way to support his family Joel and my dad (when ter and Sewer Authority, Municipal Complex. meeting, which was to with items the longtime but hoped his children doing the auctioneers 10 a.m. Tuesday, regular l Dillard City Coun- be Tuesday at City Hall. auctioneer believes would not follow in his banter) if you’re not fitting for the occasion. footsteps. looking at them,” Joanna Peters highlighted the “I never wanted my said. “They sound a lot presence of furniture that filled Trout Run, kids to work here,” Peters alike.” a wooded retreat cen- said. “I thought this is a With three of the five We Believe in Rabun ter used by Presidents tough life. I would hope members of the family Herbert Hoover, Dwight they chose something actively involved with Eisenhower and Franklin else.” the business, Joanna and The Clayton Tribune Roosevelt. Like many small busi- Jennifer said they think Peters said other items nesses, Peters said his the business will remain up for sale include Civil children grew up work- in the family after their War era artifacts such ing at the auction house father retires. as Union logbooks and Patti, BarBara & Joe scales as well as weap- To Our Customers at Ishy’s Grill. ons such as pistols and swords. Other notable We would like to apologize for the inconvenience are Pleased items include vintage of the credit card fraud that happened in May. firearms such as a Win- to announce!!! chester Yellow Boy and We have taken great Measures to protect our multiple pieces of folk art. Customers at Ishy’s Grill. Tank you. Though Peters predicts Hours: to bring in more $150,000, the company was not Mon - Tues. - Sun. always so profitable. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The 50,000-square-foot Closed Wednesdays warehouse in Mountain Thurs. - Fri. - Sat. City that now houses 11 a.m. - 9 a.m. Golden Memories is a far cry from the auction’s 36C Stave Mill St. Clayton, GA 30525 t 706-782-2303 first iteration, which
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At one ■ point there was a lawsuit between Clayton and t is no secret Tiger, a second dispute between Clayton and “Ithat the place- Rabun County Schools, and the big one, County ment of infrastruc- Commission’s decision to ture is essential to withhold SPLOST dollars from Clayton and ensuing locating industry, legal action between the two entities. businessess and to a Local wags posed the parlor game question of lesser extent, hosu- whether Rabun County ing in an area.” housed enough lawyers to handle all the suits, ■ countersuits, letters and Happiness comes from this contracts spinning off the water and sewer disputes. It was an embarrassing, growth-sti- here was a short news- u collected momentos I found the fling mess. paper clipping taped to newspaper clipping. Though It is no secret that the placement of infrastructure is essential T the inside of a kitchen faded a soft brown beneath to locating industry, businesses and to a lesser extent, housing cabinet door in the house the tape that had been used to in an area. Water and sewer team with power and broadband where I grew up. I think about attach it to the cabinet door so service as necessary components of that infrastructure pack- it these days. many years earlier, the filler’s age. I looked at it all the time as words were still clear. Legal decisions that went against Clayton and changes in a boy, but it was much later That small clipping is now leadership and negotiation styles combined to help create a when I really saw it. It was one Michael put away for safekeeping with resolution to the Clayton and Rabun County fight. Now the of those pithy fillers newspa- Leonard a number of other precious Clayton-Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority will cease pers once used to plug a hole Publisher things from this life. I read the to exist with a simple signature June 9. In its place will be the in the copy, and its spot on the words and feel filled up. Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority, created in 2013 support arm of the door was u In my workshop area there with a board containing representation from Clayton and each almost inconspicuous. Almost. rests the workbench Dad built Rabun County municipality. In reality it was overwhelm- The words of that newspaper for himself and worked with as Clayton has taken its share of criticism during these protract- filler could have been used to ingly dominant. a carpenter. I use it on projects ed troubles, but it was never the sole reason for the troubles or describe my family in those A word about how this clip- occasionally now, hoping to only instigator of acrimony. It should also be pointed out that boyhood days. We had all we ping looked before you read channel his skill into my often for 20 years the city carried the ball on water and sewer. needed of life’s material neces- the words. It was my mother inadequate hands. Sam Beck, chairman of the old and new authorities, recalled sities and more than enough who taped it there. The news- Sometimes I’ll lift the ham- at the time the Clayton-Rabun County panel was formed water love. paper was not ripped or care- mer he used to drive thou- was so scarce it could only be provided to one section of the city fully torn. Nor was it snipped Dad and Mom moved after sands of nails, wrapping my at a time. Bruce Russell Sr., attorney for the old authority, right- with straight scissors. Rather, their wedding from the area fingers around the handle he ly credits the original members for doing what was necessary to Mom had taken her pinking where they grew up, a place grasped with that muscular obtain funding and construct the current system. shears and very precisely cut of limited opportunity, to the left hand. A nod of thanks goes to that group and those who came after around the perimeter to make greater Washington, D.C., them, including staff members that have kept the system up a sharp and artful criss-cross area, with limitless oppor- The handle wears a stain of and going. It is not an easy job and too often taken for granted. cut. tunity. Dad found work as a discoloration from his body Let’s now allow bygones be just that and move forward to serve The statement was simple: carpenter and before long was oil and sweat. Dad died very Clayton and Rabun County. Happiness comes not from a foreman and then general young in 1988. I like to know I having much to live on, but superintendent. am in a small way next to him much to live for. Mom was home with my as I hold his hammer and his What do we live for? Our sister, brother and me. We had decades-old body oil touches The Clayton Tribune faith, surely. Our spouses, a three bedroom ranch house mine. we’d better. Families, yes, and with a basement. There was a Sometimes having much friends. To enjoy the beauty garden at the rear of the back to live on and live for can be theclaytontribune.com of nature, particularly here yard and a big locust tree. One memories. Those are what I in this land of green hills, year the ground all around am celebrating in this season Michael Leonard Published: On Thursdays at 120 North Main St., clear lakes and swift rivers is that locust tree became pocked when we honor mothers, as we with holes from which crawled did on May 10, and as we will Publisher P.O. Box 425, Clayton, GA 30525 enough for some. Telephone: voice, 706-782-3312; Or are we more concerned 17-year locusts, or cicadas. honor fathers June 21. Klark Byrd fax, 706-782-4230 about having much to live on? We didn’t eat the locusts, as News Editor E-mail: [email protected] How easy it is to become con- did John the Baptist, but the Michael Leonard is the pub- sumed with having, achiev- experience was part of our lisher of The Clayton Tribune. ing and getting always more. lives, our much to live on. He can be reached at 706-782- OUR MISSION More, to the detriment of who, Mom died suddenly April 25. 3312 or emailed at mleonard@ The Clayton Tribune is published with pride for the people of Rabun and adjoining and what? Going through her papers and theclaytontribune.com. counties by Community Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 792, Athens, GA 30603. 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t some point between u help pay for that coverage. now and June 30, the “Those losing coverage A Supreme Court will under a decision for the plain- hand down a decision that tiffs in King v. Burwell would could be disastrous for nearly include many people losing half a million Georgia resi- private coverage who did not dents. receive tax credits as well as The high court is sched- those who were eligible for tax uled to rule on a lawsuit Tom credits that partially subsi- challenging a key portion of Crawford dized their premiums,” accord- the Affordable Care Act, tax columnist ing to an analysis conducted credits provided by the federal by the Urban Institute and the government that make it pos- u Robert Wood Johnson Founda- sible for consumers to afford tion. when it was adopted by Con- health care coverage obtained The Urban Institute esti- gress in 2010: “established by through Georgia’s health in- mates that 435,000 Georgians the state” surance exchange. would lose health coverage If the high court rules The law states that the if the Supreme Court ruled against the government in the federal subsidies for coverage against the federal government. case of King v. Burwell, then will be paid through health Custer says the total could the tax credits that help pay insurance exchanges that are the premiums for Obamacare “established by the state.” be even higher — in the range coverage will be terminated. The plaintiffs who filed the of 500,000 — because the loss of Deal and the legislators have have resisted. We have not ex- Without the federal subsi- King v. Burwell lawsuit argue so many enrollees would force also rejected another major panded Medicaid, as you know, dies, it is estimated that some- that this phrase means sub- the insurance companies par- aspect of the health care act: despite all the pressure on us where between 400,000 and sidies cannot legally be paid ticipating in the ACA exchange the expansion of Medicaid from the media and others.” 500,000 Georgians would have in the states, which include to recalculate their premiums. coverage to more low-income It is impossible to predict to relinquish their coverage Georgia, that declined to oper- The revised premiums would families. with any degree of accuracy because they no longer could ate the exchange and turned be increased significantly, Georgia is passing up more how the Supreme Court will afford the premiums. They over the responsibility to the making coverage unaffordable than $3 billion a year in fed- ultimately decide this issue. will lose their access to medi- federal government. for even more people. eral funds that would other- The justices might rule with cal care, which could be fatal It is highly possible that the “Not only will you lose your wise be paid to doctors and the government and keep the for someone with a serious Supreme Court will rule the subsidies, you’ll be paying hospitals that treat Medicaid tax credits in place. illness like cancer. phrasing of the law makes higher rates as well,” Custer patients. The money would If the court rules the other “The price of coverage will those subsidies illegal in this said. “If it’s not a death spiral, enable nearly 400,000 more way, it’s going to make life a lot go up,” said Bill Custer, the di- and other states. it’s surely going to be a big people to get coverage and more difficult for hundreds of rector of the Center for Health More than 541,000 people price increase.” provide much-needed cash for thousands of Georgians. Services Research at Georgia have signed up for health If the Supreme Court strikes financially ailing hospitals in State University. “There are a coverage through Georgia’s in- down the tax credits, it would rural areas. Tom Crawford is editor of half million people or more in surance exchange, an increase be a major political victory for Deal’s opposition to Medicaid The Georgia Report, an internet Georgia who are going to be of more than 200,000 people Gov. Nathan Deal and legisla- expansion has not diminished, news service at gareport.com affected.” from last year’s total of 316,000. tive Republicans, who oppose however. that reports on state govern- The situation has come about About 89 percent of the enroll- Obamacare and have tried to At the Republican Party’s ment and politics. He can be because of a four-word phrase ees — 480,000 people — are halt the program’s implemen- state convention last month, reached at tcrawford@gareport. included in the text of the ACA receiving federal tax credits to tation here. Deal boasted in a speech: “We com.
governments, politicians and un- regulated appointees have made it LETTERS easier to steal than work. Steps to promote family harmony n CONTINUED FROM PAGE A4 WES ALEXANDER iblings do not always u policy on you or you and Rabun Gap receive equal shares your spouse’s life. When Elected federal politicians and of a parent’s estate. you and/or your spouse die, federal appointees swear to uphold S Sometimes the inequality is the life insurance company our Constitution. Most believe Congratulations intentional and sometimes will pay the death benefit to they do. Most believe they’re it is accidental. Regardless your other children tax- honest and patriotic. Politicians on state appointment of how it happens, it can free. and appointees wielding misinter- On behalf of the State Bar of cause arguments among the You also need to make it preted constitutional power are Georgia, I would like to offer con- children. However, there Leonard clear that it is your decision more dangerous the more honest gratulations to Mountain Judicial are some steps parents Baer and not the influence of the and patriotic they think they Circuit District Attorney Brian M. can take to promote family columnist favored child. If your chil- are. The U.S. Constitution has no Rickman on his appointment by dren are unhappy with how provisions for charity, fraternal harmony. u Gov. Nathan Deal to serve on the If you intend to leave much they have received, priority, favoritism or religious newly formed Georgia Commis- they might try to challenge doctrine. Despite this, legislators your children equal shares might intend to leave one sion on Medical Cannabis. your will. routinely subsidize favored chari- of your estate, don’t forget child a different share of All Georgians will benefit from One of the most effec- ties and businesses. to consider any money or your estate than your other District Attorney Rickman’s tive ways of preventing a You can see what a wide door property held jointly with children. For example, service on the commission, which a child. Property in a joint you might want to reward challenge to your will is to this opens for fraud, corruption include a no-contest clause under a newly enacted law is account passes outside of a caregiver child or you and favoritism on the one hand, in the will. charged with establishing compre- your estate. If you add a might feel that a child with and for robbing the people on the This will only work if you hensive recommendations regard- caregiver child to one of a disability needs a bigger other. The more favoritism grant- are willing to leave some- ing regulation of cannabis oil for your bank accounts out of ed, the more demanded. Inch by share. thing of value to the poten- the treatment of Georgia patients convenience, the account inch we keep expanding fraternal If you do decide to favor tially disgruntled family and social agendas, creating more with certain medical conditions. will pass to that child alone one child over another, you The commission will also conduct member. conflict and more demand for when you die. should explain in detail A no-contest clause a review of the conditions, needs, restitution. The vicious circle gets This is true for any prop- your reasoning in your provides that if an heir issues and problems related to bigger. erty held in joint tenancy or estate planning document. challenges the will and So you see, when Congress medical cannabis and recommend any property in a POD (Pay This might help your loses, then he or she will get begins to stretch its power beyond actions or proposed legislation it on Death) account. If you children understand your nothing. constitutional limits, there’s no deems necessary or appropriate. don’t intend for that child decision. You must leave the heir stopping it. There is no securi- District Attorney Rickman’s to receive a bigger share of What about if you cannot enough, so that a challenge ty for you and me. Each of us is acceptance of this appointment your estate, you can add a afford to equalize after you is not worth the risk of los- reduced to self-centered lobbying is evidence of his dedication to provision in estate planning die? The solution is to use ing the inheritance. with the goal being to use the law serving the public and the justice documents stating that any someone else’s funds. Who to take property that does not be- system. We wish him well in this property passing through would that someone be? The Leonard Baer is licensed long to us. Each generation of pol- new capacity of statewide leader- joint tenancy to a benefi- life insurance company. in the states of Georgia, iticians and appointees acts with ship. ciary will be treated as an Here is how that works: North Carolina, Florida, perceived honesty and patriotism. advancement of that benefi- You give money to your New York, and the District of There’s no mystery to political PATRISE M. PERKINS-HOOKER ciary’s share. other children so they Columbia. Visit him on the frustration and chaos. Powerful President, State Bar of Georgia On the other hand, you can take out an insurance web at www.legalbaer.com. RABUN COUNTY SCHOOLS 120 Days same as Cash • your CreDit is always gooD! July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Estimated Revenues: ...... 2015-2016 State QBE ...... 6,368,167.00 Ad Valorem Tax ...... 14,822,259.00 Title Ad Valorem Tax ...... 575,000.00 Sales Tax ...... 3,125,000.00 7 pc. Living Room Special Interest ...... 5,000.00 Other Local Revenue ...... 230,000.00
Rev in lieu of taxes ...... 105,000.00 with a Sale of Fixed Assets ...... 25,000.00 Medicaid Reimbursement ...... 50,000.00 Grants ...... 108,108.00 Total Estimated Revenues ...... 25,413,534.00
Estimated Expenditures: Instruction ...... 17,308,840.00 Pupil Services ...... 661,377.00 Improvement of Instructional Ser ...... 554,179.00 Educational Media ...... 343,177.00 FREE General Administration ...... 299,081.00 42” HD Big Screen School Administration ...... 1,653,194.00 Support Service Business ...... 397,092.00 Maintenance & Operation ...... 2,445,762.00 Student Transportation ...... 1,355,221.00 Washer & Dryer Pair Laptop computers Central Support Services ...... 36,982.00 Beat the Heat! Other Support Services ...... 170,000.00 School Nutrition ...... 188,629.00 Heavy starting Total Estimated Expenditures ...... 25,413,534.00 Duty as low as The budget will be considered for final adoption $ $ by the Rabun County Board of Education 69 49 at 5:30 P.M., June 18, 2015, per mo. per mo. in the conference room, Rabun County Administrative Building, Tiger, Georgia. Kmart Center, Franklin, NC • 524-7744 A6 June 4, 2015 OBITUARIES The Clayton Tribune OBITUARIES Catherine ‘Cathy’ Ridgecrest Hospital as mother, of Danielsville, Cemetery in Royston, of Fred Martin and Alene online memorial register a nurse for 28 years. passed away Friday, May with the Rev. Jeremy Dawkins Martin. In book is available at www. Pritchett Gihl After her retirement, she 29, 2015. Duggins officiating. addition to his parents, beckfuneralhome.com. Catherine “Cathy” enjoyed spending time Mary was born in The family received he was preceded in death The Clayton Tribune, June 4, 2015 Pritchett Gihl, of Rabun with her family. She was Royston on Aug. 15, 1948, friends at Pruitt Funeral by one brother, Kenneth Gap, lost her long fight a devoted mother and and was the daughter of Home from noon-2:30 Martin. Death Notices with cancer and passed grandmother and will be the late Hoke Booth and p.m. Monday afternoon. He is survived by his away peacefully at her deeply missed. the late Emma Sue Gor- The family was at the loving wife of 60 years, home Wednesday, May Memorial gifts may be don Booth. She attended home. Betty Sue Bettis Martin; l Betty Ann Watts 27, 2015. made to the Sid Weber Young Harris College Flowers are optional. one son, Dennie (Kelly) Moore, 70, of Clayton, She was born Nov. 2, Memorial Cancer Fund and was a graduate of Memorials may be made Martin of Toccoa; two died Wednesday, May 27, 1937, in St. Louis, Mis- at P.O. Box 485 in Rabun the University of Geor- to the St. Jude Children’s daughters, Cindi (Calvin) 2015, at Mountain Lakes souri, the daughter of Gap, Georgia, 30568, in gia. She was a teacher, Research Hospital at 262 Webb of Rabun Gap, and Medical Center. Funeral the late Charles and memory of Cathy Gihl. having retired from the Danny Thomas Place, Felicia (Gary) Cielaszyk services were held Fri- Dorothy Pritchett. In A memorial service Madison County Board Memphis, Tennessee, of Watkinsville; six day, May 29, 2015, at the addition to her parents, will be held at Beck Fu- of Education. 38105, or the charity of brothers, Stanley, Butch, chapel of Hunter Funeral Cathy was preceded in neral Home on Tuesday, Survivors include her one’s choice. Phil, Dennis, David, and Home. Burial followed in death by her husband June 16, 2015, from 2-3 husband, George W. Online condolences Wendell Martin; and two Wesley Chapel Methodist Jack T. Gihl, her brother p.m., with the Reverend Elrod of Danielsville; may be made to the sisters, Fredda Mar- Cemetery, Rabun Gap. Robert Pritchett and her Chuck Stutsman offici- daughters and son-in- family by visiting www. tin and Anne Gregory. sister Shirley Mifflin of ating. law, Leanna Elrod of pruittfhroyston.com. Also surviving are 13 l Carolyn Virginia Duquoin, Illinois. Beck Funeral Home, Lakemont and Claire El- Pruitt Funeral Home grandchildren and eight Darby Medlin, 73, of She is survived by in Clayton, is in charge rod and husband, Jeremy in Royston was in charge great-grandchildren. Clayton, died Wednesday, her three sons and their of the arrangements. An Miller of Colbert; and her of arrangements. Mr. Martin was a sales May 27, 2015. A memorial families; Nick Gihl of online memorial register greatest joy, her grand- The Clayton Tribune, June 4, 2015 clerk for Reeves Hard- service was held Satur- Elmhurst, Illinois, and book is available at www. son, Hayes Connelly ware and Building Sup- day, May 30, 2015, at the his wife Julie, and their beckfuneralhome.com. Miller; sisters, Norma B. ply and was a member chapel at Sky Valley. daughters Calie, Emma The Clayton Tribune, June 4, 2015 Gagliano of Tyler, Texas, Ronald W. Martin of Clayton First United and Lillie and son, Linda B. Timmerman Ronald Wayne Martin, Methodist Church. l Graveside services Jackson; Phillip Gihl of Mary S. Booth of Florida, and Carol F. 81, of Clayton, passed A memorial service for Dr. Tom Baird, 82, of Springfield, Illinois; and Booth of Royston. away at Habersham Med- will be held at a later Clarkesville, were held Gene Gihl of Tiger and Elrod Graveside services for ical Center Friday, May date. Monday, June 1, 2015, at his wife Tracy and their Mrs. Mary Stewart Mrs. Elrod were held 29, 2015. Beck Funeral Home, 2 p.m. from the Chapel daughter Jordan. Booth Elrod, 66, beloved at 3 p.m. Monday, June He was born in Rabun in Clayton, is in charge Christian Church ceme- Cathy worked for wife, mother and grand- 1, 2015, at the Rose Hill County, and was the son of the arrangements. An tery. Rabun County Extension agency to hold small farm business classes By Mat Payne The first class has yet oping business plans, but licenses, certifications, Staff Writer to be scheduled, but Ar- we’re going to hopefully regulations, financial The University of Geor- rington said it would take bring produce into the resources and record unemployment food hub as well.” keeping. gia Extension and the place in July or August. Food Bank of Northeast Farmers should expect In October, the exten- T.J. Smith, food hub sion will partner with manager, said the classes Georgia will be offering a to get a crash course AgSouth to teach a class would help 10 farmers series of classes to small in the fundamentals of rate takes a dive on Farm Service Agency each year for the next and hopeful farmers in financial dealings includ- programs, credit, loans, three years. By Klark Byrd 290,621 as 720 fell from the coming months to en- ing record keeping, li- News Editor the unemployment rolls. courage and support local censing and certification The unemployment The shift dropped the growers. as well as food safety and rate in Rabun County region’s unemployment Extension Agent Amber risk management. LOCAL AUTHOR AND PAWS 4 LIFE fell for the second con- rate from March by 0.2 Arrington said the class- “We will also help them UuÕÙÊuèĀĝ4ÙµĝøÕĝuÕĝ ®uèÕ¼µĝ Õèĝ&u®®ĝþĝʼ´ĝóóu´ĝĖĝóÇ´ secutive month in April percent. April’s num- es will focus on helping identify a mission, vision to its lowest level since bers were a big improve- farmers learn the busi- and goals, and assess FREE FREE November 2008 as sea- ment year over year ness side of the industry. farm history and capac- sonal hiring picked up. as 4,732 more residents “Our target demo- ity,” Arrington wrote in The latest data avail- were employed and 2,250 graphic will be those who an email. able from the Georgia fewer were collecting have started farming or The program is funded Department of Labor unemployment insur- want to begin farming,” through a grant obtained show that in April 100 ance than in April 2014. Arrington said. “Basical- by the food bank for the more residents reported In his press release, ly, they’re in the begin- food hub program that is being employed than Butler noted that the ning stages of developing set to start soon in Rabun Dog The Surrogate in March, bumping the number of initial claims a business model. They County. The Three Legged Cat And The Miracle Kitten number of working resi- for unemployment may have just acquired “These business (class- And The House Fire LARRY V. JOHNSON, dents to 5,964. Thirty-six insurance declined in a piece of land and aren’t es) are part of a grant,” LOCAL AUTHOR fewer reported being the region by 407, or 25.8 sure what to do with it. Arrington said. “The unemployed and initial percent. They might want to start hopes are that not only Larry will be working with Paws 4 Life and giving away FREE autographed claims for unemploy- farming but they’re not are we going to get more books to the first 20 individuals or families who will adopt one or more pets. ment insurance were Please see RATE, A11 sure how to get into it.” people farming and devel- down 11, or 29.7 percent, from the month prior. April’s unemployment rate dove to 6.9 percent 25th Anniversary from March’s 7.6 per- cent. The improvement propelled Rabun County Auction at Golden out of sole possession of last place and into a 12th-place tie with Memories Auction in Towns County for the worst unemployment rate in the 13-county Mountain City, GA Georgia Mountains Region. Also coming Saturday, June 6th - 4:30 PM in near bottom were Stephens County at 6.5 Featuring over 50 pcs. Of rustic accessories and percent and Franklin furniture, some signed Old Hickory, and a Fabulous County at 6.3 percent. Forsyth, Dawson and selection of civil war & cowboy guns including Win- Lumpkin were the top 3 chester model 94 .32WS, Winchester model 1866 le- counties, with rates of ver action with 24” special order barrel, Winchester 4.4, 5.0 and 5.1 percent, 1892 .32WCF June 11, 1919, Winchester 1873 2nd respectively. Boasting an overall model, Huntindon county percussion rife, Rog- unemployment rate of ers & spencer percussion 7 ½” barrel, silver plated 5.0 percent in April, Sharps pepper box 1st model pin fre .22, Remington the Georgia Mountains new army percussion .44cal 8”octagon barrel, Sharps Region — which also includes Banks, Haber- pepper box pin fre .32 rim fre, Colt navy 1851 per- sham, Hall, Hart, Union cussion .36cal all steel frame, Starr army double .44 and White counties great cartouche marks & secondary inspector marks, — had the lowest rate Remington new army percussion.44 cal 8” octagon among the state’s re- gional commissions. barrel, Freemans patd 1862, army model percussion. “This is the lowest 44cal Hoards armory only 200 produced, Stevens .22 the rate has been since target fip top .22 with walnut grips, Middleton Con- May 2008 when it was necticut Hi Aston 1842 percussion cap & ball .54 4.9 percent,” Labor Com- missioner Mark Butler with cartouches & proper inspection marks, Rem- noted in a press release. ington 1858 pocket single action .31, Stevens target According to the state 22single shot fip with walnut grips, H. Aston cavalry labor department, 1,468 pistol cap & ball .54 cal with 2 diferent cartouches; more Georgia Moun- tains residents found Great collection of folk-art canes, over 50 pcs. Of jobs in April than in old southern pottery, great southern hunt board, March, which lifted the Green & red Yellow paint pine jelly cupboard, red number of employed to paint Georgia pie safe, early yellow pine step back cupboard, nice selection of one & two drawer stands some with original paint, Very nice coin collection gold, silver coins and old paper money, oriental rugs, French large chop block, neat selection of advertis- ing including porcelain rare Mobil oil lollipop sign with original base, coca cola signs in mint condition, Coca cola clocks, very nice selection of advertising, Incredible civil war documents, paymasters report & daguerreotypes, too many items to list but truly .GV«WU«UJQY«[QW«QWT«EQORNGVG a great example of an anniversary auction. 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A baler part of English’s job is to find crushes cardboard into blocks, businesses that will pay for residents unload glass bottles Rabun’s recycled materials. into large bins and trucks haul For example, Rabun County’s in piles of household waste. recycled plastic is sold to a company in Pennsylvania, Recycling Director Alan which repurposes it into build- English said Rabun Coun- ing material. ty’s Recycling Department is A smaller portion of the equipped to handle household county’s recycling program is waste, everything from paper electronics, or e-waste. to electronics, while saving the Industry experts agree county money. electronics discarded improp- The Boggs Mountain Cen- erly can emit harmful chem- ter serves as the main hub icals into the environment. for seven recycling drop-off According to the Electronics locations scattered throughout Takeback Coalition, about 40 the county. At each center, res- percent of the heavy metals idents can deposit cardboard, in landfills, including lead, plastics, aluminum cans, glass mercury and cadmium, comes and electronics. English said from electronic equipment the department has more than discards. Big-screen TVs can a dozen employees between the contain more than 8 pounds of drop-off locations and main lead each, the coalition report- hub. ed. According to County Admin- Some states, including North istrator Jim Bleckley, Rabun’s and South Carolina, have recycling program began about passed laws requiring elec- 20 years ago and is one of the tronics to be recycled properly. largest in the area. He added Georgia has no state laws for that having a recycling option e-cycling, according to the En- reduces county spending be- vironmental Protection Agen- cause trash that’s not recycled cy, but Rabun County’s recy- heads to a landfill in Banks cling department takes devices County. Rabun County has at all its drop-off locations. its own landfill at the Boggs Bleckley and English agreed Mountain site, but it only takes Rabun County’s system rivals in construction and demolition recycling programs in similar Megan Studdard/The Clayton Tribune materials, not household trash. counties. Recycling employee Monroe McClain unloads cardboard into a baler at the Boggs Mountain facility. “Putting waste into a landfill “Our commissioners have is an expensive proposition,” made a very nice facility out Bleckley said. “For every of this,” English said, adding RECYCLING CENTERS IN RABUN COUNTY pound of material you recycle, Rabun has far more drop-off l Boggs Mountain l Chechero Recycle l Tallulah Falls l Warwoman Recycle that’s a pound you don’t have to locations than other counties. put into a landfill.” “They’re located geographical- Recycle 1776 Highway 76 E, Recycle 5869 Warwoman Road, It costs Rabun County $28 per ly all across the county for the 718 Longview Road, Tiger Clayton 9976 US 441 S, Tallulah Clayton ton for garbage to go into the convenience of the taxpayers.” (706)782-1473 (706) 782-5547 Falls (706) 782-3357 Banks County landfill. Rabun “We have a Cadillac as far as (706) 754-0031 saves thousands each year a waste system goes (in Rabun l Charlie Mountain l Laurel Lodge with its recycling program, County),” Bleckley said. “We with more than $8,000 saved do an awful lot of recycling Recycle Recycle l Rabun Gap Recycle in 2013 alone. That year, there compared to other places in the 1405 Charlie Mountain 4532 Laurel Lodge Road, 144 Kelly’s Creek Road, were 294.94 tons of recyclables state. Most counties don’t have Road, Clayton Clarkesville Rabun Gap collected. what we have here as far as the (706)782-6921 (706) 947-8814 (706) 746-3028 The savings don’t stop there. facilities to collect.”
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The tivity at Walmart at 8:30 l A 60-year-old father on Lake Rabun Road were confiscated and woman said her young a.m. after a man followed and his 35-year-old son with his 2015 Victory during sex placed into evidence. The granddaughter found her from the parking lot were arrested in the 300 Magnum motorcycle A 54-year-old Salem, man’s wife was called to the kittens’ remains. to an aisle and said he block of Clayton Avenue and entered a ditch at Alabama, man was ar- come pick him up. She also voiced con- knew her. She said she at 4 p.m. on different 6:19 p.m. He said he was rested at 12:50 a.m. May cern about the safety of didn’t know him. He told charges. The father was the last motorcycle in a 28 on Cannon Street for chickens on her property her where she lived and charged with disorderly convoy. No injuries were obstructing or hinder- Arrests with the dogs around. asked for the number of conduct after he kicked reported. ing a person making an The following person The deputy said he would a person operating the in the door to the room emergency call and sim- was arrested for felony contact Animal Control. “dirt machine” in her he rents to his son. The l A Clayton man ple assault. The man told probation violations: yard so he could have his father admitted to police driving a 2013 Chevrolet police he was having sex 1 Sergey Barrs, 21, l A Rabun Gap man yard evened out. After- what he had done, saying Silverado on Highway with a woman inside the Hollywood. reported criminal wards, she said he waited his son and his son’s 76 East at 9:44 a.m. home when she smiled at trespass in the 100 block for her at the register girlfriend do drugs and rear-ended a Clayton him. He said he stopped of Market Circle after and followed her out of steal from people. He woman driving a 2013 and asked her what was Thursday, Feb. 5 a friend drove by at 2 the parking lot. A deputy said he was tired of them Toyota Highlander at the going on and she re- l A 17-year-old Moun- a.m. and noticed the contacted a man match- being there. The son was intersection with High- sponded that she wanted tain City man was issued mailbox laying on the ing that description and arrested on an outstand- way 441. The man said he him to get away from her. a citation for speeding ground. The mailbox after the man said he ing warrant unrelated to thought the other driver The woman told police on Highway 441 after was in its proper location spoke with the woman, the incident. made the right turn onto they were attempting a deputy caught up to two hours prior when a he was advised to not Highway 441 and when to have sex when she him in the parking lot Mountain City police offi- have contact with her. l A Florida man fired he looked up, he hit the smiled at him and he of Walmart. The deputy cer was nearby, the man two shots into the ground vehicle. No injuries were went crazy. She said she clocked the vehicle trav- said. The sheriff’s office l A Clayton man at Lake Burton Grocery reported. called 911 and left the eling 102 mph in a 55 mph was investigating. reported financial card as two dogs were barking phone line open. When zone. The man said he fraud to the police at 3:30 behind him. The act was l Mountain City police the man found the phone, was driving fast because p.m. He said this was the ruled one of self-defense arrested a 19-year-old he busted the screen his father was sick at Monday, May 25 second time it happened. by deputies, who were Clayton man at 5:25 p.m. with a hammer. She said home. l The Georgia State After the first time, he told the dogs came up for a misdemeanor pro- she was scared of him Patrol arrested a 35-year- said his card was can- behind the man while he bation violation. because of his behavior. old Weaverville, North celed and he was issued a was walking from Lake Police listened to a Wednesday, May 20 Carolina, woman at 9:03 new card. The new card Burton Grocery to his ve- Saturday, May 30 recording of the call l The sheriff’s office p.m. for speeding and was used at Ishy’s Grill, hicle parked at Lake Bur- in which the man can was investigating a fi- driving without a license. after which time several ton Bar. The man heard l A 42-year-old Clay- be heard yelling at the nancial card fraud in the transactions from differ- the dogs behind him and ton man was charged woman, telling her to 100 block of Biddy Moun- l The Georgia State ent places showed up on began jogging to his vehi- with fleeing or attempt- come in the bedroom tain Road in Lakemont Patrol arrested a 26-year- his account. Police were cle. The dogs began bark- ing to elude, reckless and have sex with him. after a woman reported old Pensacola, Florida, investigating. ing and chasing him. He driving, failure to obey The woman can be heard finding an unauthorized man at 10:20 p.m. for said he fired two rounds a stop sign, driving telling the man to let go $506.49 charge for a speeding, child or youth l A Clayton woman to scare them away. The too fast for conditions, of her and stop slinging laptop at Acer.com on restraint not used prop- reported financial card dogs owner didn’t seem driving on the wrong her around. Police took her bank account. She erly and driving while fraud to police at 4:01 too concerned, stating he side of the road, driving photos of the room and was advised to check her license withdrawn. p.m., saying someone understood the situation. while license withdrawn, phone. The man was tak- other accounts and credit attempted to use her He said the dogs were expired tag and no en to the Rabun County for suspicious activity. l The Georgia De- debit card in Texas. She unharmed. insurance around 6 p.m. Detention Center. partment of Natural said her bank declined on Shadyside Drive. An Resources arrested four the transaction and she l A Clarkesville man officer with knowledge Thursday, May 21 19-year-old Atlanta men was able to cancel the reported to the sheriff’s that the man’s license shortly before 8 p.m. for card. Police were investi- office a lost tag at 11:18 l Clayton police re- was suspended saw him gating. a.m. The vehicle was sponded to a civil dispute furnishing, purchasing driving a 1994 Cadillac EMS parked in the 2100 block on Dry Pond Road at 6:05 and possessing alcohol DeVille on Chechero l A Hartwell woman of Burton Dam Road for p.m. in which a woman beverages by persons Street at 3:28 p.m. The ve- driving a 2004 Mitsubi- more than a month after said a neighbor ran over below the legal age. One hicle failed to stop when responds to shi Galant lost control which time the man no- her parents’ dog. The also was charged with the officer attempted to of the vehicle while ticed the missing tag. woman said she spoke the operation of a water- pull it over. traveling south on Old with the neighbor and craft under the influence The driver sped away prank call Chechero Road, slammed l A Clayton woman attempted to come to an of alcohol or drugs and on Shadyside Drive, only on her brakes and slid reported a child custody Rabun County EMS agreement regarding the operating a vessel with- to lose control of the into a ditch at 10:23 p.m. dispute to the sheriff’s of- responded to a 10:48 p.m. medical costs for the dog. out a fire extinguisher. A vehicle and travel up an Medical treatment was fice at 5 p.m. The woman May 27 call reporting She said she was con- third also was charged embankment to strike a refused. left her daughter in the chest pains at an ad- cerned about the neigh- with possession of less utility pole. The vehicle care of her father for an dress that did not exist bor speeding because her than an ounce of mari- was towed away from l on Earnhardt Lane. little brother and sister juana. A Dawsonville man’s overnight stay. After he the scene. The man was The telephone numbers play in the neighborhood. 1999 Freightliner ran got off work at 5 p.m., he taken to Mountain Lakes provided for callback The dog’s owners were over and crushed a storm didn’t contact her as they Medical Center for treat- were all disconnected, so referred to magistrate Tuesday, May 26 drain top at the intersec- agreed. The woman was ment. He was then taken EMS called on the Rabun court for the dog cost. l Clayton City Manag- tion of Peach Street and informed the sheriff’s of- to the Rabun County County Sheriff’s Office er Cissy Henry called the North Main Street when fice cannot force custody Detention Center. for assistance. l Police investigated Rabun County Sheriff’s he attempted to back out one way or the other and A call from a neigh- a physical altercation Office to report a felony onto North Main Street advised her to take the l A 28-year-old Pendle- bor’s house provided at 9:12 p.m. on Summit theft by taking in the to pull up on the curb. No matter to the magistrate ton, South Carolina, man the address of a woman Boulevard. A woman on 3400 block of Black Rock injuries were reported. court. was arrested at 10:20 a.m. who said she was receiv- the scene said she came Parkway. A man at the on Old Livery Street for l l ing phone calls from a to speak to the woman site said chains and locks Mountain City police A Clayton man in possession of less than Toccoa man. She said in the residence and were missing from an arrested a 29-year-old the 900 block of Perrin an ounce of marijuana she was called 27 times when she entered the outer gate at an area Braselton man at 2:44 Cove Road reported the and safety belt violation. and said it was the same apartment, she was told from which a repeater p.m. for driving while theft by taking of his An officer spotted the person who made the to get out. On the way tower and a power supply license withdrawn and 1983 Sears jon boat from man and his passenger phone call for medical out, she said she was were taken. The man driving too fast for con- the residence. The man not wearing seat belts assistance. She provided struck in the head with said he was last at the ditions. said he was gone from and pulled the vehicle his phone number and something. The woman site in 2013 and the site the home for five days. over. During the stop, the l names, and said she was in the apartment said the had no cameras. He said Dillard police arrest- The day after his return, officer obtained consent fine and just wanted to first woman entered her only a few places could ed an 18-year-old Frank- he noticed the boat was to search the vehicle and get some sleep. EMS then home without permission repair those devices and lin, North Carolina, man gone. He said the boat went back into service. through the back. She he would alert them to at 8:45 p.m. for possession was worth $500 and the Please see BLOTTER, A10 A deputy called the said she told her to get be on the lookout. The man and told him he does out and in the process of equipment was valued not need to keep calling leading her out, she was at $3,298. The sheriff’s the woman because she hit in the side. The wom- office was investigating. was fine, did not need an an said she grabbed the ADMISSION ambulance and want- first woman and “threw l All parties in a ed to go to sleep. When her over her head.” After simple assault at 2 p.m. the deputy attempted to speaking with another in the 300 block of North ascertain some identifi- person, police made no Valley Street were IS FREE cation from the man, he arrests. The women referred to magistrate disconnected the call. were advised to have court after police spoke no further contact and with them. A woman said to resolve the matter in another woman and her magistrate court. brother were outside ar- guing when her brother Fishing fell. She said she went Saturday, May 23 to check on him and the trip gone l A 30-year-old Clay- other woman pushed her ton woman was arrested away. The other woman at 10 p.m. in the 300 block said the first woman wrong of Shadyside Drive for came to check on the disorderly conduct. The man and smacked her in Deputies responded to woman’s mother told the face before scratch- the 3600 block of Sandy police her daughter saw a ing her on the arm. The Ford Road at 2:13 a.m. picture of her son on the other woman said she June 1 for a possible refrigerator and it upset didn’t want to stay at the kidnapping. En route, it her. She said her daugh- residence and was given was determined the sus- ter has a hard time when a ride to a motel. VOTED TOP 10 TOYLAND IN USA pect was not kidnapped she thinks of her chil- but had run away from dren. The woman said Open: Mon-Sat 9-5 & Sun 10-5 his campsite in South she gave her mother a Wednesday, May 27 Carolina. bag of methamphetamine l A Tiger woman driv- Upcoming Events: June 20 – Cabbage Patch Kids Tea Party, $12* The 29-year-old Com- earlier in the day be- ing a 2012 Nissan Versa July 4 – Meet & Greet Costume Character merce man told deputies cause she doesn’t want to struck a parked vehicle he was on a fishing trip do it anymore. She said in the 3200 block of Old July 6-17 – T-Shirt Workshop (10-11:30 a.m. weekdays), $15* with three friends and she missed her kids. The Highway 441 South while they had brought a large mother and the woman’s attempting to back out Sept. 12-Fall Fest—Prize Drawings, DJ & Free Activities amount of marijuana sister told police they of a parking space. No *Reservations Required, 706-865-2171, “O”. with them. The man thought the woman was injuries were reported. said his friends smoked not taking her medica- COME SEE OUR EXCLUSIVES AVAILABLE ONLY AT BABYLAND AND ON OUR WEBSITE. the drug and things tion as prescribed and l A Rabun Gap wom- became tense when one thought she needed some an’s 2009 Ford Escape 300 N.O.K. Drive, Cleveland, GA 30528 • 706-865-2171 friend began vomiting help. The woman was struck a large dog on profusely to the point of taken to the Rabun Coun- Highway 441 North at Visit our website and click on upcoming events for details. passing out. The man ty Detention Center. George Eller Curve at www.cabbagepatchkids.com said he feared one of the 10:10 p.m. She said the f: Cabbage Patch Kids Fan Page, • T: @cpkusa other friends poisoned or l A Clayton woman on dog ran out in front of drugged the ill friend. Sutton Lane was referred her vehicle. No other © 2015 O.A.A.,© 2015 O.A.A., Inc. Inc. A10 June 4, 2015 BLOTTER The Clayton Tribune
Today'sTODAY Weather’S WEATHER Local 5-Day Forecast Skywalk ticket discount available Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue By Mat Payne volume of questions her the festival is primarily see these chuck wagon’s 6/5 6/6 6/7 6/8 6/9 Staff Writer office has been fielding marketed as an overar- lined up. It’ll add to the Earlier this week, the has increased. She said ching event, there are effect of the Wild West.” Tourism Development the most frequently asked plans to start advertising Earnhardt said the Authority announced question was whether an individual events in the authority will be seeking appearance by aerialist near future. She said that paper tickets to the additional volunteers to 76/60 80/62 79/64 79/64 81/65 Nik Wallenda would come she’s predicting the larg- Tallulah Gorge Skywalk help ensure everything Afternoon Showers Scattered Scattered Scattered as a performance. est crowds at any of the thunder- and thun- thunder- thunder- thunder- Celebration are available goes off without a hitch. “He’s coming to do several concerts sched- storms. derstorms storms. storms. storms. for purchase at various As an incentive to con- a couple of personal uled countywide, includ- Highs in the late. Highs in the Highs in the Highs in the locations in the county, tribute, Earnhardt said mid 70s and upper 70s upper 70s low 80s and appearances,” Earn- ing appearances by John volunteers would be able lows in the and lows in and lows in lows in the opening up sales that hardt said. “He’s going Michael Montgomery, T. low 60s. the mid 60s. the mid 60s. mid 60s. were previously con- to work a certain num- to do a community meet Graham Brown and The ber of hours in exchange tained online. And the and greet that’s going to Time Jumpers featuring Sunrise: Sunrise: Sunrise: Sunrise: Sunrise: for entry into a select tickets come at a discount be open and we’re still Vince Gill. 6:20 AM 6:19 AM 6:19 AM 6:19 AM 6:19 AM price. number of events. She Sunset: Sunset: Sunset: Sunset: Sunset: trying to figure out where Earnhardt said there added the events were 8:43 PM 8:44 PM 8:44 PM 8:45 PM 8:45 PM Authority Executive that’s going to be.” was much more to be ex- Director Teka Earnhardt not yet chosen, however, The Skywalk Celebra- cited about, especially the they would most likely said in an email that tick- tion will honor the 45th Ride the Wire event June www.theclaytontribune.com ets are offered at a $5 dis- be among those with the anniversary of the late 20 in Dillard. greatest drawing power. count for this week and Karl Wallenda’s July “Ride the Wire is a rec- Concerned the author- next. Those who already 18, 1970, tightrope walk reation of the Old West,” ity would lack necessary Georgia At A Glance purchased tickets online across Tallulah Gorge. Earnhardt said. “So there can visit the Tourism permits and plans for Clayton Authority Chairwoman will be a recreation of the Development Authority Gayle Darugh said Nik, shootout at the O.K. Cor- previously scheduled foot 76/60 office to claim their $5 per who is Karl’s great-grand- ral; there’ll be a Native races, the festival was ticket refund. son, wanted to be a part American encampment shortened a day. It will Atlanta The authority is also of that celebration. He that has a Native Ameri- now run from June 19-27. offering discounts to Tickets for all events 82/64 Augusta will be at Rabun Gap-Na- can village where you’ll groups of 20 or more for coochee School 11 a.m.-2 be able to see, feel, touch are for sale at the Tour- 84/67 any of the three big name p.m. June 19, and at how they used to live.” ism Development Au- concerts, rodeos, Rabun Rabun County Library She added there would thority office, the Rabun Macon Gap-Nacoochee School 9:30-10:30 a.m. the next be cowboy poets and County Welcome Center, 87/65 cirque performances, as day. singers, a Western swing the Sky Valley Welcome well as Ride the Wire. Other questions Earn- band and a chuck wagon Center and Goats on the Earnhardt said interested hardt said she’s frequent- cooking competition. Roof. In addition, tickets Savannah parties could contact her ly received related to the “We have 8 to 10 (chuck for the Time Jumpers 86/68 at 706-212-0241. specifics of the events. wagons) coming,” Earn- concert are available As the number of days She said a detailed sum- hardt said. “If we get one for purchase at Rabun tick away before the mary of each event could to two more chuck wag- ABC and those for the T. premiere celebration, the be found on the Skywalk ons, we will be the largest Graham Brown concert hype surrounding the website under the events chuck wagon cook-off east and Ride the Wire can be Valdosta event grows. tab. of the Mississippi. It’ll purchased at the Dillard Earnhardt said the Earnhardt said while add to the atmosphere to House Stables. 90/66
Area Cities City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. Rabun youth reports kidnapping, hijacking Albany 91 68 pt sunny Helen 79 59 t-storm Athens 82 64 pt sunny Lagrange 87 66 t-storm Atlanta 82 64 pt sunny Macon 87 65 t-storm By Klark Byrd before visiting the Jane Hurt Yarn flashed gang signs at passing cars. Augusta 84 67 t-storm Marietta 82 65 t-storm News Editor Interpretive Center to volunteer At one point, it began to rain and Bainbridge 93 71 pt sunny Milledgeville 86 64 t-storm to pick up trash. He said he also the man told Olson to pull over. Brunswick 87 69 t-storm Peachtree City 84 63 t-storm A late night call May 25 to the Cartersville 84 63 t-storm Perry 89 67 pt sunny Rabun County Sheriff’s Office visited Black Rock Mountain Park Olson said the man helped him put Chattanooga,TN 80 62 pt sunny Rome 84 62 pt sunny reporting an overdue motorist to see if volunteers were needed the top back on the Jeep and they Columbus 89 68 mst sunny Savannah 86 68 t-storm to clean up, but he couldn’t find continued south. Eventually, the Cordele 91 69 pt sunny St. Simons Island87 69 t-storm turned into a kidnapping and Dalton 85 63 pt sunny Statesboro 87 65 t-storm hijacking investigation after the anyone there. Olson then reported man told Olson to pull over at a Dillard 76 60 t-storm Thomasville 89 67 t-storm 17-year-old driver returned home visiting Stekoa Creek Park to help strip mall and let him out. Olson Dublin 88 65 pt sunny Valdosta 90 66 t-storm out, but the park was closed. said he then drove about one mile Duluth 82 64 pt sunny Warner Robins 87 65 pt sunny early the next morning. Gainesville 80 64 pt sunny Waycross 90 68 t-storm John Olson of Clayton was As he was leaving the parking before pulling over and calling 911. initially believed to have been lot at Georgia Mountain Market Olson spoke with Gwinnett National Cities working on a project at the Jane to turn onto Highway 441 South, County authorities, but was un- City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center in Olson said a heavyset black male sure of where he had dropped the Atlanta 82 64 pt sunny Minneapolis 79 58 pt sunny wearing a brown sweatshirt and man off. When officers finished Boston 63 53 pt sunny New York 65 57 rain Tallulah Falls, so a search was Chicago 81 60 pt sunny Phoenix 96 69 cloudy concentrated in that area after light-colored blue jeans with questioning him, Olson said he Dallas 91 68 mst sunny San Francisco 67 53 pt sunny the call was received. The search unkempt hair, trimmed beard and was allowed to leave and head Denver 81 56 t-storm Seattle 69 53 sunny was spread to other parks in the tribal arm tattoos approached his home. That was around 11 p.m., he Houston 90 68 mst sunny St. Louis 87 70 pt sunny Los Angeles 71 57 pt sunny Washington, DC 69 64 rain county without luck in finding him 2001 Jeep Wrangler and flashed said. Olson told Davis he got lost Miami 87 76 t-storm or his vehicle. a gun. The man told him to open on the way home, which delayed Olson returned home around 2 the passenger door and let him in, his arrival until nearly 2 a.m. Moon Phases a.m. May 26 and a 2:20 a.m. call to Olson said. Chief Investigator Capt. Jack dispatch reported a possible kid- The man instructed Olson to Tanksley on Tuesday said the case napping and hijacking. drive south towards Atlanta and was an open investigation, add- A sheriff’s office incident report gave him explicit instructions to ing that the sheriff’s office was in states Olson told Deputy Jefferson not exceed the speed limit, depu- contact with Gwinnett County law Davis he lunched with this mother ties were told. Olson said the man enforcement. An arrest has not yet and scoutmaster at 1 p.m. May 25 made small talk on the ride and been made. Full Last New First Jun 2 Jun 9 Jun 16 Jun 24 UV Index hazardous condition. in the intersection of Highway 441 and High- Friday, May 29 Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue BLOTTER l Dillard police arrest- way 76 East by a Clayton l Four medical re- 6/5 6/6 6/7 6/8 6/9 sponder or assist EMS 10 10 10 8 9 n CONTINUED FROM PAGE A9 ed a 26-year-old Dillard man’s 1991 Ford LGT calls Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High man at 1:51 p.m. for while she attempted to second-degree criminal turn onto Highway 76 l Motor vehicle colli- The UV Index is measured on a 0 - 11 number scale, found a cigarette pack- with a higher UV Index showing the need for greater 0 11 damage to property. East. A witness to the sion — Highway 441 and skin protection. ing containing a plastic collision said the man Highway 76 East inter- baggie of suspected mar- had the green light right- section Recorded Weather: ijuana and a suspected Sunday, May 31 of-way when the woman l Motor vehicle colli- May 27 to June 2, 2015 marijuana cigarette. The l Sara Beth Hoban, 28, turned in front of him. sion — Old 441 South at driver said it belonged to of Clayton, was arrested Both vehicles sustained ...... Hi°F . . Lo°F . . . Rain" ...... Hi°F . . Lo°F . . . . Rain" him. He was taken to the Duvall Street Wed . . . 77 . . . 58 . . . . . 0.01 Wed . . . 66 . . . 55 . . . . . 0.82 for felony first-degree extensive damage. No Rabun County Detention burglary at 8:30 p.m. injuries were reported. Thur . . . 77 . . . 59 . . . . . 0.13 Thur . . . 72 . . . 54 . . . . trace Center. Fri . . . . 76 . . . 59 . . . . . 0.01 Fri . . . . 74 . . . 59 . . . . . 0.02 after admitting to depu- Saturday, May 30 ties that she entered her Sat . . . . 78 . . . 55 . . . . . 0.00 Sat . . . . 78 . . . 58 . . . . . 0.00 l A 23-year-old Grant- ex-husband’s residence l One medical re- Sun . . . 77 . . . 60 . . . . .0.42 Sun . . . 74 . . . 59 ...... 0.48 ville man was arrest- in the 100 block of Ster- Fire Blotter sponder or assist EMS Mon . . . 75 . . . 60 . . . . .0.20 Mon . . . 73 . . . 59 ...... 0.53 ed on Highway 441 at call ling Cove in Rabun Gap Rabun County Fire Tue . . . 77 . . . 57 . . . . .0.07 Tues . . . 72 . . . 56 ...... 0.23 Pinnacle Drive at 10 p.m. l Fire alarm (false) without permission and Services responded to the Courtesy of Courtesy of for reckless driving and destroyed hundreds of following incidents from — 3500 block of Blalock Bridge Creek Road, Tiger Germany Valley NWS Station speeding. An officer dollars worth of clothing May 25 through Sunday: Goldmine Road Elevation 1,998 ft. Elevation 2,832 ft. clocked the vehicle pass- that belonged to a Tiger l Motor vehicle col- Total Rainfall this year: 24.69" Total Rainfall this year: 27.01" ing others as it traveled woman. The Tiger wom- lision — Highway 441 75 mph in a 45 mph zone. an reported the burglary Monday, May 25 North at Black Rock Rainfall/Recorded Weather 2014 He was taken to the to the sheriff’s office, say- Mountain Parkway Rabun County Detention ing she had more than l Three medical Total Rainfall for 2014 05/29/14 – 06/02/14 responder or assist EMS l Gas leak or odor — Center. $1,000 worth of clothing Duvall Street at Stavemi- Tiger ...... 60.43" Hi: 78°F/Lo: 57°F at the man’s residence. calls Germany Valley . . 63.93" ll Street Rain: 0.23 l A Rabun Gap woman Hoban was taken to the l Motor vehicle colli- l Motor vehicle colli- Rainfall year to date 2014 05/22/14 – 05/26/14 who gave her EBT card Rabun County Detention sion (entrapment) — Old sion — Shadyside Drive Tiger ...... 23.70" Hi: 81°F/Lo: 57°F to a Clayton man so he Center. 441 South at Joe Davis at Travelers Lane Germany Valley . . . 23.93" Rain: 0.42 could buy some food Road l reported to the sheriff’s l A Clayton woman Landing zone stand- office that she didn’t get was advised to visit by — 800 block of High- her card back. Deputies magistrate court after way 441 South Sunday, May 31 attempted to locate the reporting a terroristic l Two medical re- Rabun History threat from her stepsis- man, but were unsuc- Tuesday, May 26 sponder or assist EMS cessful. ter through Facebook. calls Fascinating Facts The woman said she l Six medical respond- l Fire alarm (false) l A Clayton police posted a comment on a er or assist EMS calls — 3500 block of Blalock picture that caused some officer confirmed dam- Goldmine Road animosity between them. age to an ATM in the 100 l Auto Makes News The stepsister then post- Wednesday, May 27 Residential structure block of East Savannah ed an ambiguous photo fire — 700 block of Davis l Three medical Street at 7:36 a.m. after a of a man with a gun that Gap Road responder or assist EMS citizen reported a vehicle said “(Expletive) a squad l Smoke investiga- In March 1915, striking it. The bank’s 100, I’ll show up at yo calls tion — 600 block of Old l an automobile key holder was notified door one deep.” The wom- Smoke investigation Chechero Road that a report would be an said she was afraid — 300 block of Ray Point l Motor vehicle colli- Lane made available. her stepsister was going sion — Highway 441 at coming down the l Fire alarm (false) — to show up at her resi- Highway 76 East inter- l Mountain City police Jones Branch Road town of Burton’s dence. The stepsister also section arrested a 50-year-old threatened to call the Main Street made Mountain City man at Division of Family and 12:24 a.m. for violating Children Services. The Thursday, May 28 the “Burton News” conditions of a limited woman blocked further l Three medical EMS Blotter driving permit, acquir- communications. responder or assist EMS in The Clayton ing a license plate for the calls Rabun County EMS purpose of concealing l A Clayton woman’s l Motor vehicle col- responded to 38 calls Tribune. identification of motor 2012 Honda CR-V was lision — Old Chechero between 8:01 a.m. May 26 vehicle and creating a struck head-on at 8 p.m. Road and 8 a.m. Tuesday. The Clayton Tribune COMMUNITY June 4, 2015 A11 Free meals, books available
Staff Reports Food can be picked up at 20 sites school, summer can mean hun- Children can get their minds across the county. There is no ger,” Coordinator Laura Lane said income requirement or registra- in a release. “Just as the need for and bodies fed for free this sum- tion. More sites can be added and learning does not end when school mer. those who would like to request lets out, neither does a child’s need Community Partnership of a location to be added should call for good nutrition.” Rabun County will provide free 706-782-8390. Community Partner- Local children can also access meals to children age 18 and under ship also seeks volunteers to lead books this summer when the as a part of the Summer Food Ser- enrichment activities at the site. Bookmobile visits locations across vice Program. For more information, call the the county. Meals are prepared in the Rabun number listed above. The Bookmobile will operate County Elementary School kitchen “Summer is an exciting time for on Mondays and Tuesdays June and meet all U.S. Department of children, but for many who receive 8-July 21, taking a break on June Agriculture guidelines. free and reduced-price meals at 29-30. SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM SITES Megan Studdard/The Clayton Tribune Site Name Address Time Mountain Education Center ... 963 Tiger Connector Rd Tiger ...... 6-6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, June 8-25 First-graders learn about careers Rabun County High School ...... 230 Wildcat Hill Tiger ...... 11:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, June 10-July 8 Betsy Hartridge, associate veterinarian at Rabun Animal Rabun County Library ...... 11:30 a.m.-noon Hospital, shows dog jaw bones to frst-graders at Rabun County Monday-Friday, June 8-July 31, Closed July 3rd June 17-19 Primary School. Hartridge was one of several working adults who Creative Learning Center ... 205 Ministry Mountain Dr., Clayton ...... 8:15- 8:45 a.m. Cheer Camp ...... 320 Wildcat Trail Tiger ...... Noon-12:30 p.m. visited classes to speak about their jobs during the frst-grade’s ...... 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Career Week recently. Classes were also visited by the Rabun Mountain City Park ...... 204 Darling Springs, Mountain City ...... 10:30-11 a.m. June 15-19 County Sherif’s Ofce, as well as nurses and an artist. Deborah’s ...... 251 Hollifeld Connector Tiger ...... 11-11:30 a.m. Clayton Baptist Church ...... 87 South Church Street Clayton ...... 12:15-12:45 p.m. Shadyside Apartments ...... 393 Shadyside Dr., Clayton ...... 11:15-11:35 a.m. Board of Education ...... 963 Tiger Connector Rd Tiger ...... 11:15-11:45 a.m. June 21-24 Dunlap Apartments ...... 764 Dunlap St., Clayton ...... 11:45 a.m.-12:05 p.m. Blue Heights Baptist ...... 46 Cross St. Mountain City ...... 5:45-6:15 p.m. Clayton Church of God ...... 235 Stekoa Falls Rd Clayton ....11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Local man killed in Vista Ridge Apartments ...... 160 Marsen Knob Dr., Rabun Gap 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. July 3, 11, 21 and 31 Rabun Co. Rec Gym #3 ...... 400 Rabun Park Dr. Tiger ...... Noon-12:30p.m. Foxfre ...... 98 Foxfre Ln Mountain City ...... Noon-12:30 p.m. Duckett Apartments ...... 108 Hwy 76 East Clayton ...... 12:15-12:35 p.m. Germany road wreck Mountain City Methodist ...69 Black Rock Pkwy Mountain City ...... 12:30-1 p.m. July 20-24 Sutton Lane...... 103 Sutton Lane ...... 12:45-1:15 p.m. Grace Bible Church ...... 235 Dotson Str. Mountain City . 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Staff Reports Twilight Camp ...... 1494 Rainey Mountain Rd. Clayton ...... 5-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, June 8-July 2 A 49-year-old Mountain City man died May 21 Rabun County Elementary .. 1115 E. Boggs Mountain Rd Tiger ...... 7:45 - 8:15 a.m. Monday-Thursday, July 20-30 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle ...... 11:30 a.m. - Noon RCHS Band...... 230 Wildcat Hill Tiger ...... 11:30-noon wreck on Germany Road near Foggy Mountain Drive. Monday-Friday, June 8-July 31, Closed June 29-July 3 July 26-29 According to a report from the Georgia State Pa- Indoor Facility ...... 319 Wildcat Trail Tiger ...... 10:45-11 a.m. Elohim ...... 140 Blair St. Tiger ...... 5-5:30 p.m. trol, Gerry Lee Simmons died after his 1997 Chevy K1500 crossed the median, traveled west, struck an embankment and overturned several times. According to the report, Simmons’ vehicle left the BOOKMOBILE SITES right lane in the middle of a curve before crossing Foggy Mountain Drive, hitting the road sign in the 11:45 a.m...... Gordon at Turpin Street 10:45 a.m...... John English Road Mondays process. 12:15 p.m...... Shadyside Apartments 10 a.m...... Rabun County 11 a.m...... Creative Learning Center Coroner Sam Beck said Simmons was declared 12:45 p.m...... Rickman Street Apartments Recreation Department 11:30 a.m...... Liberty Lane dead at the scene. It was believed he died shortly 1:15 p.m. Stavemill Apartments - lower level 10:45 a.m. ..Rickman Airfeld at Sutton Lane Noon ...... Mountain City Park after impact. The body was tested for the presence of alcohol at 11 a.m...... Youngblood at Bethel Road 12:30 p.m...... Vista Ridge Apartments Tuesdays the scene but the results were not available in the 11:30 a.m...... Avita 10 a.m...... Merrydale Lane 1 p.m...... Mountain City Methodist Church state patrol report.
ter levels than usual.” people exposed to con- a method of eliminating Dial–An–Inspiration Toppins could not pro- tract a gastrointestinal bias during the test- 706-782-2767 BEACH vide a specific answer as illness. Saha said the ing process, Saha said n CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 to what caused the level limit was set by the EPA. scientists in his lab are Guidelines for Inspired Living of fecal coliform to sky- “All fecal bacteria are not made aware of the Selected from the writings of rocket. She speculated not harmful. Some are two consecutive tests fall location from which the Roy Eugene Davis. Center that higher water levels harmful, but we don’t water they test origi- for Spiritual Awareness, below the threshold. caused an increased know the type of fecal nates. Lakemont, Georgia. A water sample taken amount of debris and bacteria that exist in any May 18 showed Rabun Though the swimming runoff to enter the lake, lake,” Saha said. “We area was closed, Toppins Request free literature: Beach Swimming Area likely causing the spike. only know the general water contained 5,000 said the campground 706-782-4723 www.csa-davis.org Uttam Saha, Ph. D, is level.” remained open. CFU/100mL. Toppins program coordinator Saha also said the said a test taken May 26 with the feed and envi- data his lab provided the showed the level reduced ronmental water labo- Forest Service carries to 230 CFU/100mL. ratory at the University a 90 percent confidence “This is really a rarity of Georgia. He said the level. He added that when that we’ve had to close 200 CFU threshold is the the 5,000 CFU sample the beach at Lake Rabun, amount of fecal coliform was taken the level in the at least in the last few present per 100 millili- lake could have been as BEVERLY E. GERARD, M.D. years,” Toppins said. “It’s ters of water that would little as 2,000 CFU or as likely due to higher wa- cause about 0.8 percent of high as 70,000 CFU. As Now Accepting New Patients
pling disease that strikes high school NaturalTherapies.MD seniors. Symptoms include laziness and CLASS over-excessive wearing of old T-shirts n CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 and sweatpants and athletic shorts as well as unkempt hair. And in females, a drastic drop into the amount of makeup school careers. worn. In the midst of their achievement, “It also features a lack of studying, A BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE students spoke about their success and repeated absences and a generally dis- the pride they took in each other after missive attitude. The only known cure REPLACEMENT THERAPY AND WOMEN’S working for years side by side. is a phenomenon known as graduation “Success is something you will only and I’m proud to say Class of 2015 — we WELLNESS MEDICAL PRACTICE achieve through hard work, sacrifice survived.” and selflessness,” historian Elizabeth But they did more than just survive. Barlow said. “All of you sitting out here They thrived and set their sights on tonight should be proud of yourselves new horizons, declaring their indepen- Empowering women to make changes in their lives! because you’re the most successful that dence through the lyrics of their senior you have ever been in your whole life.” song, “I’m Not Gonna Cry” written by Valedictorian Jordan Gihl echoed Corey Smith and performed by Taylor Take control of your hormones, Barlow’s sentiment in her own speech, Beck and Zach Gragg. where she told her peers that success “I’m not gonna cry, no. Not one sad or Improve your health, and doesn’t lead to happiness. Instead, she happy tear. I’ve waited my whole life. said, claiming that happiness leads to Now I’m gonna fly right out of here.” optimize your quality of life success. And as they were pronounced gradu- As the top of the class, Gihl thanked ates, they took flight. through a combination of teachers, administrators and coaches With caps soaring, the Class of 2015 and said no other school system had the sprinted across to the end zone to ring traditional and natural faculty to match Rabun’s. the victory bell for a final time as par- Amid serious talks of the future and ents and friends flooded the field. medicine therapies. the rose-colored memories of accom- In concluding the momentous night, plishments past, Gihl earnestly ac- graduates circled around the bell with knowledged the other side of many high their diplomas in hand and recited the schoolers’ senior year. Lord’s prayer. “I am the proud survivor of a ter- “It feels amazing,” graduate Elli Gar- rible, terrible disease. Yes, I believe land said. “I’m just so happy ... to start everyone down here in funny hats has a new chapter in my life. survived as well,” Gihl said. “This “This has been the best year ever and disease is known as senioritis. A crip- I couldn’t be happier.” Are you are experiencing the symptoms of technical services, and The U.S. seasonal- health care and social ly-adjusted unemploy- Menopause/Perimenopause, Premenstrual Syndrome, RATE assistance.” ment rate continued its n CONTINUED FROM PAGE A6 Georgia reported a downward trend as well, Hypothyroidism or Adrenal Fatigue? seasonally-adjusted April falling 0.1 percent to 5.4 rate of 6.3 percent. That percent in April. Call for an Appointment at 706-782-1300 “Most of the decrease was identical to March’s Labor department in claims came in man- rate even as 6,092 more data show 192,000 more ufacturing, as some residents reported em- working Americans in Fee for Service workers who filed tem- ployment and 1,360 no April than in March porary claims in March longer collected unem- as 26,000 fell from the 102 South Main Street, Clayton, GA returned to work in ployment funds. April’s unemployment rolls. April,” the release stated. rate was down 1 percent Compared to a year ago, www.naturaltherapiesmd.com “Claims also declined in from the same time last there were 2.79 million www.facebook.com/BioidenticalHormoneReplacementTherapyMDClaytonGA trade, transportation and year, representing a more Americans at work warehousing, accommo- change of 88,526 more and 1.14 million fewer dations and food ser- working residents and collecting unemployment Nutritional Planning and Neurotransmitter Analysis available vices, professional and 47,441 fewer unemployed. insurance. A12 June 4, 2015 COMMUNITY The Clayton Tribune ‘Super’ summer reading series underway Events open to children, adults By Megan Studdard Pie Contest at 1 p.m. Apple City Staff Writer Pets will have snakes, lizards Everyone’s a hero this sum- and other crawling creatures mer at Rabun County Public for children to enjoy. Library. The program will conclude The Summer Reading Pro- at 1 p.m. July 11 with the Sum- gram has begun at the down- mer Reading Celebration and town Clayton library and this Library Ninja Warrior Compe- year’s theme is “Every Hero tition. “We’re going to set up librar- Has a Story.” ian type obstacles,” Howard “A lot of the stuff is around said, adding one child and one superheroes, but also local local hero — a firefighter or heroes — firefighters, police law enforcement officer — will officers,” said Library Manag- run through the course. er Stephanie Howard. Howard stressed the free Children got a taste of the events are open for all age superhero fun when Heroes groups. in Force made an appearance “We work hard to have Monday. The kick-off celebra- programs that are engaging tion was the first of many free for everybody, and especially events coming to the library programs that all ages can throughout June and July. attend together. Grandparents A lineup of special guests and grandkids or parents and is scheduled to visit all sum- kids and everybody will have a mer long. Every Tuesday is an good time,” she said. “Escape the Ordinary” event In addition to the events, featuring local residents and children and adults have the businesses with unique jobs. chance to win prizes for read- John Erbelding of Sky Valley ing this summer. Young chil- Klark Byrd/The Clayton Tribune spoke Tuesday about his ca- dren — “pre-readers” or early Children gather around Monday evening at the Rabun County Public Library as Batman and Superman with Heroes in Force reer in the FBI. Other speakers readers — are required to read arrive and greet librian Kim Cannon. The heroes spoke to children about never giving up and the importance of learning include an auctioneer and art- 20 books, and teen readers before taking photos with the youngsters. ist, as well as representatives must read at least six. Howard from Chattooga Belle Farms said once children complete kind of drop back a little bit. and Lazy Hiker Brewing. the goal, they can turn in their We try to keep them read- During the week, there will reading log to receive prizes. ing and retain what they’ve be storytime and crafts each Their name will also be en- learned during the school year Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., with tered in a drawing for a chance so they’re ready to go into the movies being shown at 1:30 to win books, gift certificates next year,” she said. p.m. Every Friday, there will and more. Each 10 additional Visit the library to pick up be a superhero training camp books read for younger chil- and family movie, also at 1:30 a full calendar of events and dren, and three more for teens, reading log or call 706-782-3731 p.m. will add another entry into the for more information. On June 20, the library’s drawing. biggest star, aerialist Nik Adults aren’t excluded from Wallenda, will sign his book the fun. Older readers can pick “Balance” during the Tallulah up a reading bingo card, which Gorge Skywalk Celebration. requires them to log four Megan Studdard/The Clayton Tribune Doors open at 9 a.m. books from different genres. John Erbelding of Sky Valley talks to a The book signing is one Howard said adult prizes group of patrons at Rabun County Li- of several Saturday events include gift certificates to local brary on Tuesday about his career with during the Summer Reading restaurants. the FBI. Erbelding was the frst speaker Program. Howard said promoting in the Summer Reading Program’s On June 13, it’s all about an- reading through the program Escape the Ordinary series. The events imals. Paws 4 Life will have an is not only good for the library, will be held every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. adoption event and the Rabun but also benefits childhood and will feature locals who have had County Sheriff’s Office will education. unique careers. bring out the bomb and drug “There have been many dogs. There will be a sweet studies done that kids that treat June 27 when the library don’t … engage their minds hosts the Rabun County Apple and read over the summer
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RABUN COUNTY WILDCATS CLASS OF 2015
Photos by Mat Payne/The Clayton Tribune TOP PHOTO: Rabun County High School graduates prepare for their ceremony Friday evening at Frank Snyder Stadium. MIDDLE ROW FROM LEFT: (1) Tucker Williams pumps the Class of 2015 up one last time while stand- ing beside the Wildcats victory bell. (2) Elli Garland enjoys a hug after the graduation ceremony. Garland said her senior year had been the best year of her life. BOTTOM ROW FROM LEFT: (1) Taylor Beck and Zack Gragg perform the Rabun County High School Class of 2015’s senior song, “I’m Not Gonna Cry,” by Corey Smith Friday night during their gradu- ation ceremony. (2) Catlin Bryant reaches to shake Principal Joi Woods hand Friday night during graduation. The Class of 2015 was comprised of 159 members.
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Staff Reports phony and the school’s “Children are the hands by which we take Cirque-inspired shows. The Rabun Gap-Na- hold of heaven.” - Henry Ward Beecher coochee School Trustees After earning both voted unanimously to a bachelor of science Protecting them is our only award the late Robert L. and master of business Leonard F. Baer, meaningful job in life. Rearden Jr. the Emily administration from the PLLC University of North Car- and Ernest Woodruff Practicing in Rabun County and Highlands olina at Chapel Hill and Medal of Service posthu- later a juris doctor from mously at its luncheon [email protected] Emory University Law recently at Piedmont www.legalbaer.com School, Bobby entered a Driving Club in Atlanta. career in the insurance 828-371-0383 The event included industry with his father- close to 200 friends and in-law’s agency, Duncan supporters of Rabun Gap Peek. and the Rearden family. During his career, The award was accepted Bobby developed this by Dell Rearden and the small, independent agen- couple’s children, Robert cy into a multi-million Rearden of Atlanta dollar, nationally-rec- Register with us 21st anniversary and Alison Murrah ognized brokerage fi rm of Athens. Following which he later sold. At for your upcoming wedding! Andrew and Margie Parker of Franklin, North Car- the presentation of the the time of his death, he olina, will celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary award, it was announced was serving as a princi- on June 11. Carrie Cann & Nicolaus Poss that through the support pal with Integro and as June 13, 2015 Andrew is the son of the late Johnnie and Ethel of friends and colleagues chairman and CEO of Parker of Clayton. Margie is the daughter of the late the Robert L. Rearden Kestrel Communication Rachael Woerner & Scott Marshall Arthur and Lillie Quilliams. Fund for the Arts had Inc. been established. Bobby’s civic lead- June 13, 2015 A faithful leader of ership might be best Skye Slagle & Jordon Coalley Rabun Gap-Nacoochee recognized through June 20, 2015 BIRTHS School for more than 30 his work as a member years, Robert Rearden, of the Atlanta Olympic Kelsie Royal & Luke Cross known as Bobby, joined Committee bid team that Kason M. Parmer the board of trustees in brought the 1996 Cen- June 27, 2015 McKenzie Fountain and Brandon Parmer of Clayton 1983, served as board tennial Olympic Games Courtney Watts & Mitch Attaway announce the birth of their son, Kason Michael Par- chair from 1992-2002 and to Atlanta. Additionally, mer, born May 21, 2015, at Habersham Medical Center was elected chairman Bobby served on Pres- July 11, 2015 in Demorest. emeritus in 2002. The ident Jimmy Carter’s Brianna Beck & Justin Mahaffey At birth, he weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was school’s Rearden Theater Board of Councilors for 19.75 inches in length. serves as the premier The Carter Center and August 7, 2015 Maternal grandparents are Tommy Fountain and arts facility in the region was a founding member Mindy Hunter & Kendall Parker Gina Townsend of North Carolina. and boasts acclaimed of the Advisory Board Paternal grandparents are Chris Parmer and Mi- performances includ- of the Winship Cancer August 8, 2015 chelle McConnell of Clayton. ing the Atlanta Sym- Institute. Mollie Patterson & Charlie Speed August 22, 2015 SCHOOL HONORS Leslie Turpin & Wes Scott a scholarship to working in Nursing degree with August 22, 2015 PEARLS name women in Rabun Coun- high honors. UNG students ty who are pursuing a ● Elizabeth Ann Love- scholarship higher education degree land of Lakemont earned study abroad and also work at least a Master of Arts degree Anna Dixon of Ti- part time. in educational studies. winner ● ger and Ian Sperin of Main StreetReeves • Clayton GA 30525 • 706-782-4253 William S. Sapough The members of the of Clarkesville earned a Clarkesville studied in Visit our Registry at www.reeveshomefurnishing.com. PEARLS Junior Wom- Bachelor of Arts degree London, England, during Guide to Fine Gifts: Linens, Accessories, China & Crystal, an’s Club of Rabun Local students in middle grades educa- their spring break with Pictures, Lamps & Furniture, Housewares & Small Appliances. 060415-170229 announced Alena Yere- the Mike Cottrell College tion. Design consultants available. na of Mountain City as graduate from ● Ginger L. Scott of of Business’s London Complimentary gift for each the winner of its annual Clayton earned a Bach- Experience program. registry from Reeves. Scholarship for High Piedmont College elor of Arts degree in Both are accounting School Seniors. Fourteen local stu- middle grades education. majors. Yerena is a graduat- ● Kevin Paul Shupp dents graduated from ing senior from Rabun of Clarkesville earned a Piedmont College during County High School. She Master of Business Ad- commencement cere- will attend Armstrong ministration degree. monies held May 2 in Atlantic this fall to study ● Sarah E. Smagur of Demorest. linguistics, with the Clarkesville earned a ● intent of pursuing a ca- Julia K. Bearden of Bachelor of Arts degree reer in foreign language Clayton earned a bach- in mass communications. for your business! education. elor of arts degree in ● Jasmine M. Smith This scholarship was English education. of Clarkesville earned a open to female students ● Emily M. Benfi eld Bachelor of Arts degree who are full-time resi- of Clarkesville earned a in middle grades educa- dents of Rabun County Bachelor of Science de- tion. graduating from their gree in biology with high ● Amber D. Smith of senior year of high honors. Clarkesville earned a school and who will ● Tyler B. Dale of Clay- Bachelor of Science in enter college in 2015. The ton earned a Bachelor of Nursing degree with scholarship is an annual Arts degree in theatre honors. offering with an applica- arts with honors. ● Haley E. Talley of tion deadline annually ● Audra D. Jimenez of Clayton earned a Bach- in April. Applicants are Tiger earned a Master of elor of Arts degree in required to complete an Business Administration English. application which in- degree. ● Christopher Webb cludes an essay and two ● Merrissa A. Jones of Clarkesville earned letters of recommenda- of Clarkesville earned a Bachelor of Science tion. PEARLS also offers a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. 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Legal milestones with Strikingly, the decision regard to death with dig- was unanimous with all nity issues include laws in nine judges of the Supreme the following states and Court of Canada agreeing countries: without dissent. November 1994: Oregon After this decision voters pass Death with Dig- became public, fully 78 per- nity Act (enacted in 1997); cent of Canadians polled April 2002: The Nether- agreed with it, 60 percent lands Law legalizing eutha- strongly so. Only 9 percent nasia and physician-assist- strongly opposed. Just ed suicide goes into effect; before the decision, the September 2002: Belgian Canadian Medical Associa- Law legalizing euthanasia tion dropped its opposition goes into effect; to physicians aiding in November 2008: Wash- death. ington state voters pass What are the ways in the Washington Death which a physician might with Dignity Act (went into assist a fully competent effect in March 2009); person who wants help December 2009: Mon- dying? Generally, inter- tana State Supreme Court ventions are categorized decides physician-assisted as acts of omission (such suicide is not prohibited by as adhering to a patient’s law; do not resuscitate order) May 2013: Vermont gov- or acts of commission ernor signs bill legalizing (administration of excess physician-assisted suicide; Photo courtesy of Rabun County Historical Society barbiturates or other drugs January 2014: New Visit www.rabunhistory.org to hasten death). Mexico judge rules that The lynchpin of this terminally ill patients Clayton’s First ‘Super’ Market issue as to whether both have a right to obtain “aid commission and omis- in dying” (decision under Fred Elliott opened Elliott’s Market on West Savannah Street in December 1950, a much larger grocery store than any ex- sion will be allowed going appeal); isting in Clayton thus far. The building was equipped with the “latest in self-service market equipment and an automatic forward is another legal February 2014: Belgium heating and cooling system.” The site is now Rabun Flooring. In 1958, Elliott and Hobart Keller opened across Savannah concept called the harm extends euthanasia law Street an even larger “super” market called Foodland. Photo circa 1955 reduction argument. And Canada’s Supreme Court to apply to children with has ruled in favor of harm terminal illness. reduction on a number of These changes are defi - occasions. nitely troubling to people LIBRARY NEWS Since 2011, for example, who instinctively fi nd unanimous judgments the thought of physicians New items available: terrorist attacks. um — An award-winning crime assisting their patients’ Piranha by Clive Cussler The Sound of Glass by Karen writer teams up with the Los An- have involved the right to life, liberty and security efforts to die, that is, legal- — Covertly recreating the 1902 White — Unexpectedly inherit- geles Police Museum to present a ized physician-assisted sui- sinking of a ship on which a Ger- ing her reclusive grandmother’s gripping narrative of crime and of the person in legaliz- ing supervised injection cide, completely repellent. man scientist was on the brink home in South Carolina, widow law enforcement during 1953 in “But,” Attaran wrote, of an astonishing breakthrough, Cal investigates her family’s the city of tarnished angels. centers for drug addicts and brothels for prostitutes “increasingly, society is ac- Cabrillo and his team are target- shattering history while navi- Dreams to Remember: Otis “because evidence showed knowledging that denying Redding, Stax Records, and ed by an assassin before learning gating the challenges of a young that injecting drugs and people the right to die with that a traitorous weapons de- stepmother and half-brother. the Transformation of South- selling sex are safer with dignity and safety is even signer has fi nished the scientist’s The Shore by Sara Taylor — ern Soul by Mark Ribowsky oversight than without.” more repellent.” work. Shares the stories of two barrier — The author of “The Supremes: Canadian justices have Dietland by Sarai Walker — island families off the coast of A Saga of Motown Dreams” concluded that as long as A resident of Tiger, Biding her time alone until she Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay, who discusses soul icon Otis Red- a patient in “grievous and Robert A. Hatcher, M.D., is can have weight-loss surgery, endure wrenching poverty, abuse ding and the Southern music he irremediable straits can professor of obstetrics and Plum joins an underground com- and regional elements while helped popularize. give informed consent, it gynecology at the Emory munity of empowered women protecting their loved ones and To check the availability for doesn’t matter whether a University School of Medi- and agrees to a series of chal- pursuing respective dreams. these or other items, call or stop physician assists actively cine. 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