OctoberOctober 18, 2017 18, 2017THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS Page 5A awareness about the disease. Owl Business and many hours Paris... continued from Page 4A Allison ... continued from Page 4A She is also a member of Tri- of volunteer work, she also en- A. The Sheriff is in the Office and the Blairsville Po- years and currently serves as a she does, “I believe in a great State Business Women, Repub- joys working for the Smokey process of working with a group lice at the same area where the Chamber Ambassador. attitude and to always treat lican Women, a past member of Mountain Shoppers Guide. of people to find a location and temporary 4-H Shotgun range Through her hard work, everyone as you wish to be the Mountain Network Referral She has been a vital part of their then see if it will be suitable will be established. she has helped to bring in new treated. Group, and one of the founders team for over 3 years working for lease or purchase. It would A special thanks to those members to the Chamber, she “Be honest, your word of the Mountain Movers and in sales and making deliveries. then allow all types of guns to volunteer coaches and parents has volunteered to work vari- is your bond. Don’t gossip, Shakers. If you ask Sharon about Blairs- be utilized there. All of this will who have diligently worked with ous Chamber Events and at- put others before yourself and Sharon constantly pours ville, she will tell you “I truly take time. In the meantime, we the 4-H Shotgun team and are tends Ribbon Cuttings and work hard. Give great hugs; her time and talents into vari- LOVE our community; It is the hope to establish a temporary showing patience while we work After-Hours Events as much as you never know what someone ous organizations in our com- best place to LIVE.” shooting range for the Sheriff’s through a relocation process. possible. is going through and it might munity through her continual Sharon, thank you for all Back in August, just make someone’s day turn volunteer work. From the Scot- that you do every day for the ... continued from Page 4A prior to the Solar Eclipse, she around. Give back as much tish Festival, to the Downtown Chamber and our community. Cummings volunteered for an entire work as possible to others and your Development Authority, SAFE, We appreciate you so much Campbell. left the face of Obadiah All- day at the Chamber to sell Solar community and you will truly and many more, she is there and congratulations for be- The Bank President was man and he looked toward the Eclipse Glasses and T-shirts. have a blessed rich life. “ helping to meet a need. ing named the Business of the walking through the lobby and vault and realized the door was Sharon’s value system Sharon has had her Ori- Besides her Origami Quarter Award Winner! met Mrs. James as she walked standing wide open. Allman in life shines through in all that gami Owl Jewelry Business for into the bank. Now, you need grabbed his chest like he was a little over 5 years. She was to know the President, Obadiah having a pain and ran toward thrilled to be the recipient of Allman knew Mr. James, but, the vault door. He grabbed the Fowler... the Force for Good Award from he’d never met Mrs. James. So, door from inside the vault and continued from Page 4A Origami Owl for her commu- he asked the lady if he could be pulled the door closed locking for optimism. nity involvement. Sharon not of service. Mrs. James smiled himself inside. The tellers sent Considering the world only donates her time but also and responded that her husband for a locksmith and 2½ hours today, John Lennox asks, “Is monetarily to many charities asked that she come to the bank later the door was unlocked. there evidence that there is a within our community. For and get some money. Obadiah Allman nearly God we can trust with it? the past 5 years, she has orga- Obadiah asked, “What is suffocated just because of his The Cross answers: God nized Blairsville Holiday Stop your name”? The lady respond- reaction to the name of Jesse does not remain indifferent & Shop at the Civic Center for ed, “Jesse James”. All the color James. but enters into it.” We are not going on 5 years to bring Shop- alone, and the answers to life’s ping to Blairsville for other ... continued from Page 4A questions are found in the God Direct Sellers/Home based Mattee who endured the worst humans Businesses in increase the Buy they make it inside, your best other animal products, so it is Local Experience. She has been bet would be to try to locate best to try to prevent stink bugs have to offer, yet still loves and values you. a Relay For Life Leadership where they came in. If you have from entering in the first place. Board member for 3 years and a lot of bugs in walls or attic Though these pesky crit- volunteered many years before spaces, spraying insecticides ters can be annoying and give Chief ... joining the board. will indeed kill many of them, off a bad smell, they are not continued from Page 4A For the past years, she but it won’t prevent more from harmful. They may startle you These are a few driv- has held monthly meetings for moving in. Also, having a large as they fly around your house, an Alzheimer’s Support Group amount of dead stink bugs in but they won’t bite, sting, or in- ing tips when dealing with an emergency vehicles. We want to assist people dealing with the your home will promote carpet fest your home, so don’t worry disease. She served as the chair beetle infestations, as they feed too much. Just seal up your to quickly and safely respond to emergencies and you can help of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on dead insects. Carpet beetles house to try to avoid the prob- for 3 years to help raise funds also feed on wool clothing and lem next year! by following these tips. Union County Fire Department for Alzheimer’s research and ~Our Family Protecting Duncan... continued from Page 4A Your Family~ like home to them. Hunter gave them a pass, Following Friday’s explaining that he understood. Foster ... concert, they stood in front of One thing that I under- continued from Page 4A stand about the Bellamy Broth- the door of their tour bus and “Christmas wishes.” signed autographs, posed for ers is that they continue to keep on keeping on. Call to sponsor a fos- pictures and greeted possibly ter child or make an inquiry: their biggest fan, 6-year-old The brothers have 200 or more concert dates world- Pat Elliott: (706) 896-3749, or Hunter Richards. Richard Paolillo, at (706) 745- Hunter and the Bellamy wide each year. They have had concerts in the United States, 1190. Brothers go way back. And, all If you choose to make three wear cowboy hats, cow- Europe, Australia and South Africa and have been to far- a monetary donation, you can boy boots, and generally are all make checks payable to: The around cowboys. reaching places like Dubai, Saudi Arabia, India, Sri Lanka, Foster Children’s Christmas The Bellamy Brothers Program and mail to: Pat El- are two of Hunter’s biggest New Caledonia, Qatar, the Faroe Islands and the Czech liott or deposit directly into the fans. The young man from fund @ 2514 Buck Run, Park Union County just happens to Republic. They’ll be back at Ander- Sterling Bank in Blairsville, or be one of the youngest rodeo Hiawassee, Ga. 30546. stars in the state. son Music Hall next year. And once again, they’ll put 2,000 or All donations go directly David Bellamy told to purchase gifts for the chil- Hunter on Friday night that more fans in those seats. People love the Bellamy dren. if the brothers weren’t due in On behalf of all the chil- Virginia the next day, that they Brothers and the feeling is mu- tual. dren in foster care, thank you would love to stick around and for your generosity! And may watch him perform in a rodeo The Brothers Bellamy truly love their fans. each of you have a Blessed on Saturday. Holiday Season. Towns & Union Foster Crawford ... continued from Page 4A Children’s Christmas Program, on “Making America Great” by go home and allow some fresh Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)3 sweeping changes – lowering blood with bold ideas to come charity. the tax rate for the middle class, into Congress. Politics was repeal and replace Obamac- never meant to be a career. We, are, building a wall across our the American people, need to Davis ... Southern border (which low- demand a vote on term limits continued from Page 4A ered illegal crossings by just and any Congressional rep- riors, Alpha Drug Testing Ser- talking about it), conservative resentative not voting for it vices, Rustic Mountain Furni- judicial appointments to the should be voted out of office. ture, Home Depot, Brainstorm courts, including the Supreme However, voting isn’t Printing, Walmart, Ingles, Court. enough. We, the people, must Christian Motorcycle Asso- “And a true war on crime take our country back one elec- ciation, American Legion, and and “sanctuary cities.” tion at a time – before we don’t Printer on the Square. I fervently believe it’s have a country left. Thanks to your support time the lifetime politicians Chris Crawford and enthusiasm, we were able to bring a unique and relevant event to our community that Combs ... continued from Page 4A we trust will have a lasting im- But you have to know that a soul longs for. pact for those who attended! first-hand the Master of Peace. In Philippians 4:7, it We consider it a privilege to When one surrenders their life says: “And the peace of God, serve in such a giving and car- over to Jesus Christ and accepts which surpasses all understand- ing community. His free gift of salvation, a ing, shall keep your hearts and Kathy Davis, peace will enter into your heart minds stayed on Christ Jesus Executive Director & the called the Spirit of God. Some which means we have God’s Georgia Mountain Positive call Him the Holy Spirit, and promise that one day His peace Choices Staff & Volunteers God’s Spirit will reside within will cover the earth as the wa- you to bring you the peace ters cover the seas. It will come when trials and temptations through the person of Christ, Hughes ... come, and they will come. The Prince of Peace.” continued from Page 4A In the Book of John God’s word says: “The assumed a teacher was guilty chapter 14:1 Jesus says: “Let prayer of a righteous man avails of a crime before she has even not your heart be troubled, if much.” gone to trial. you believe in God, also be- Do you want to change I am curious what your lieve in me.” your attitude about the storms chosen profession was and if People all over this world in your own life? Then prayer is you were subject to drug test- are seeking comfort at this very a great start to finding the peace ing. There are a lot of jobs that moment. They long for peace and even the joy of the Lord. require drug testing, but most in their lives. Only Jesus Christ Yes, the storms may still rage do not. I was around at the time can bring that peace and com- on and the waves roll higher that the Superintendent and fort. and the thunder still roars, but School Board, chose to begin To believe in God means peace can only be found in the drug testing and the purpose is you are not an atheist, but to One who walked on water and to alert parents. It is then left be a Christian, you must have calmed the angry sea with these to the parents or guardians to a personal faith and trust in two words. choose a course of action, if Christ. It won’t work any other Be Still. any for their child. No one is ar- way, only a relationship with Amen rested as this is not an enforce- Christ will bring you the peace Frank F. Combs ment program but a chance for early intervention. While teachers are not Praising a fifth-grade perfect, I have been more than teacher and her students happy with the education that Dear Editor, and donated. both my daughters received and will put our teachers up Dr. Traci Garrett, a fifth October’s project has grade teacher at Union County seen the students decorating against any in our state. I can Elementary School, decided bags for Meals on Wheels. They assure you that you are getting early on in the school year that it soon realized the importance of your money’s worth in taxes in would be an important lesson to this program by thinking if they our county, without the need to teach her class to think ‘outward’ were in that person’s shoes how drug test teachers. instead of always ‘inward.’ receiving their meal in a color- Jim Hughes In order to do this, she fully decorated bag might add a and her class decided on month- spark to their day. UC Republican ly community projects. I understand other proj- August projects were ects are being planned for the Women meeting dedicated to bus drivers, caf- sheriff’s department, police Union County Repub- eteria staff, custodians, front of- department, 911 operators and lican Women will be meeting fice staff, librarians, the school firefighters. They also will be at Steve’s Steakhouse, also nurse, and technology staff. doing special projects for the lo- known as The Cookie Jar on They wanted everyone to know cal nursing homes. Thursday, Oct. 19th at 1 p.m. they were appreciated. Hats off to these students Please attend and bring and their teacher for thinking of September’s project was a friend or two. Actually, dedicated to the Humane So- the community in which we all live and the importance of say- bring as many as you like. ciety Mountain Shelter. Items For more details about such as empty paper towel rolls, ing “Thank you” to others for their dedication. the meeting, please call Rose empty toilet tissue rolls, news- Terry at (706) 745-4268. papers and linens were collected Linda Garrett (no relation)