Page 14 THE TOWNS COUNTY HERALD November 9, 2011

Senior Center...continued from page 1 Cross Country...continued from page 1 comes to town every The lowest project bid “I just want to thank rather obvious that Ansley race. They competed and Karlie Albach finished close Wednesday for Senior Bingo. was over the allotted bud- everyone who played a part Vardeman was doing well gave it their all.” behind in 128th place in her On this Wednesday, get by $239,420. in this,” she told a crowd of just to be on the 3.1 mile Ansley’s twin sister best race of the season. she struck the first shovel of The Senior Center more than 50 who attended race course. Taylor Vardeman was un- Freshman Courtney Stephens dirt with a little help from her construction funding comes the groundbreaking cer- “We had some kids der the weather as well, she finished 143rd with her fastest friends. from a $500,000 Community emony. that came out here today and finished 86th in the state run of the season. In 180 days or so, weather Block Grant with a construc- Commissioner they weren’t physically championship race. It was the eighth time permitting, Winkler & Winkler tion allowance of $470,000 Kendall agreed. ready to run this race,” Sierra Nichols had one in nine seasons that Coach Construction out of Blairsville and a $30,000 administrative “We want to thank Towns County High School of the best races of her sea- Ledford has led the Lady will have completed the 5,800 allowance to the Georgia everybody for what they’ve Principal Roy Perren said. son finishing 94th and third Indians to the Class A state square foot Senior Center. Mountains Regional Com- done to make this new Se- “We’ve got some kids that overall for the Lady Indians; championships. She led the With the front entrance mission, Commissioner nior Center a reality,” Com- have been sick all week, but the Lady Indians’ only senior, Indians’ boys’ teams to state and back porch included, the Kendall said. missioner Kendall said. they suited up and ran this Cassie Buck, finished 126th; in 2003 and 2004. facility will be around 7,000 Commissioner Shirley Stallings, of square feet. Kendall, project architect Mountain Community Se- And Chad Winkler Dick Bachman and Chad niors of Clay, Towns and ...continued from page 1 promises that there isn’t an- Winkler worked tirelessly Union counties, said Grease other Senior Center around for hours on end to revise Wednesday’s To set up the action, Want. community to come out and that will have the back porch the construction plans to groundbreaking ceremonies ‘after spending a hopelessly Sound familiar? Well, see just how much the stu- view that the Towns County save construction dollars. was a great day in Towns devoted summer with Sandy these songs and others in- dents hard work has paid off. Senior Center will have. It The savings amounted to County history. Dumbrowski (Cassie Buck), clude the Jacobs/Casey Other cast members overlooks beautiful Lake $155,184. Commissioner “Thank you all that the new girl in town, Danny songs made famous by the include Courtney Farmer as Chatuge. Kendall allotted $84,236 in have supported these ef- Zuko’s (Mathew Gay) world original stage production ‘Rizzo,’ Nick Santisi as When completed, the local funds toward the forts,” Stallings said. “The is thrown upside down when such as Summer Nights, ‘Kenicki,’ Taylor Vardeman new Senior Center will be project to help narrow the folks that get involved here Sandy appears at Rydell Greased Lightnin’ and We as ‘Marty.’ Bradley Rogers located next to the Recre- financial gap. make Towns County one of High on the first day of Go Together will be heard. as ‘Roger,’ Christa Hamill as ation Department. “It was imperative to the greatest counties in school. What follows is a “Our students are ‘Jan,’ Dustin Carver as The contract for the add these additional funds Georgia. Thank you Bill rock n’ roll celebration of working hard to put this pro- ‘Doody,’ Kayla Taylor as construction is $554,236. with the other alternative (Kendall) for giving back to growin’ up, cruisin’ with gram together” says Prin- ‘Frenchy,’ Jordan Woodard The project, bid out earlier being for Towns County to Towns County. We appre- friends and goin’ steady.’ cipal Roy Perren, who plays as ‘Eugene,’ Mia Manto as this year, attracted 13 bid- lose the $500,000 grant,” ciate you so much.” This production of the part of ‘Johnny Casino.’ ‘Patty Simcox,’ Chelsea ders, including Winkler & Commissioner Kendall said. Pat Nicholson, direc- Grease, directed by Chris Adams, who plays the Alferink as ‘Mrs. Lynch,’ Winkler. The highest bid, “We think it’s well worth it tor of Towns County’s Se- Adams, features songs from part of ‘Teen Angel,’ invites and Kayla Nichols as ‘Cha- from Civil Works Inc., came and will serve the purpose.” nior Center was ecstatic. the smash hit 1978 motion the community to come out Cha.’ in at $1.647 million, while Pat Freeman, execu- “I’m sure everyone picture, including Sandy, for his smash it that is in- Come out and see this the lowest bid came in at tive director of Legacy Link, will enjoy it,” she said. Hopelessly Devoted to You credibly entertaining. exciting display of theatrical $709,420 came in from said the new center has been “We’re just looking forward and You’re the One That I He also invites the production at its best. Winkler & Winkler. a long time coming. to getting down here.”

Danny Zuko and the T-Birds have some thinking to do. Come out Thursday at 7 p.m. and catch all Cora Berrong and Jean Kendall share a moment at last week’s groundbreaking for the new the action of the Towns County High School production of Grease. Photo by James Reese Towns County Senior Center that overlooks Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee. Photo/Marty Roberts Indians Win...continued from page 1 ...continued from page 1 Towns County history. so that’s something posi- this thing back to where it Fundraisers Coach Langford gave tive,” he said. “We said go- needs to be and ramp it up a free to contact Vicki Ellis at ters. He also understands County Family Connection,” a special salute to the Towns ing into tonight this was the notch or two,” Coach (706) 896-8343. that rough economic waters Chief Wright said. “Our goal County Indians’ faithful. first game of the 2012 sea- Langford said. “This year our country also make for tough times is to spend $200 a piece on “We just really want to son. It kind of was. It was The season-ending vic- is again experiencing financial for small children who don’t each child and let them thank the fans,” he said. a lot of fun. tory was something special. crisis,” Sheriff Clinton said. quite understand what the spend it on anything that “We had a good number of “If the guys in the hall It was the first time since “With these continuing word recession means. they want to buy.” folks that came down. They will come out and play next 1978 that a Towns County struggles, there are many “We hope the giving Several businesses we’re really supportive. The season, we will win and can football team won the final families who will need help spirit of the people of Towns and civic organizations do- band was awesome. The win a lot but they’ve got to game of the football season. this Christmas season. Re- County will be able to help nate money to help the pro- cheerleaders were awe- come out and play,” he said. “This was one to re- membering that Christmas is and assist us in this en- gram reach its goal each some. The love and the class “I would guarantee anybody member,” Coach Langford about the gift God gave to deavor,” Sheriff Clinton said. year. Chief Wright said the that we have here at Towns that if we have the kids we’re said. “It was a good Hebron the world, we can show oth- Likewise, Chief program once again is de- County is really special.” going to win. No question team, they had 4 wins trying ers some of that love by giv- Wright and his department pendant upon donations in Coach Langford is- about it. Having to fight with to make it 5 on the season. ing of ourselves during this want to make Christmas a order to help the young teens sued a special notice to all 20 kids that have a lot of They had a good running season. So, while we are little brighter for 12-16 year enjoy a Merry Christmas. able-bodied athletes return- character and a lot of guts back. Probably as good as asking you to help, we want olds in the city. “We know folks are ing next school year. He was fun, but it’s very hard. we’ve seen. They finished 9- to assure you that it is for a The department is tar- still struggling,” Chief Wright wants to see them on the “We need every guy 1 last season so they’ve got most worthy cause.” geting this age group for the said. “But somehow, the football field. that’s physically able out something there to draw on. The Empty Stocking fourth consecutive year with folks in this community man- “We have 18 or 19 playing football next year It was just a real nice win Fund will attempt to help at its Shop with a Cop pro- age to come together and guys coming back next year and let see if we can take for us.” least the same number of gram. Chief Wright and make Christmas a bright one children as in years past. community leaders continue for the young people who The sheriff under- to promote the program be- otherwise aren’t expecting ...continued from page 1 stands that times are hard cause of the benefits it reaps a Christmas.” Election percent of the vote combined. feat. Nevertheless, she said mony, and that’s the way and that economically, busi- with young people. To help Chief Wright Austin and Wilkinson she’s fine with the turnout it should be.” nesses and residents have “We identify the chil- and Shop-With-A-Cop, con- will face off Dec. 6 in a one way or another because If there’s a runoff be- struggled to stay above wa- dren in need through Amy tact him at City Hall at (706) runoff for the District 50 it’s the people’s choice. tween Miller and Edwards, ter, in terms of fiscal mat- Gibby-Rosser with Towns 896-2203. Senate Seat. Austin took “And ‘We the People’ Mulkey said she would sup- Towns County 568 to 222 is what this country was port the candidate that in- ...continued from page 1 for Wilkinson to 202 for founded upon,” she said tends to keep the best inter- GOP Meet Focer. Strickland and Tuesday night. “If it’s meant ests of the City of Young ties in her career and has a out of the 10th Congressional cation, insisting on a bal- Burger claimed 42 votes to be, it will be and if not, I Harris and its people at strong understanding of District back into its tradi- anced budget, creating a and 19 respectively. can live with that. I love this heart. what it takes to run a small tional 9th Congressional Dis- foreign policy that supports The Homestead Ex- city; I’ve lived here all my “It’s in everyone’s best school system. She also is trict. only our allies and repealing emptions for Young Harris, life. Young Harris is all I interests to live in harmony,” the first female superinten- The redrawn districts federal health care changes, Hiawassee and the School know. she said. “There’s no place dent in the history of Towns left the 9th Congressional while introducing common District passed unanimously, “I’m excited about for bickering in the City of County Schools. District without an incum- sense solutions to our health each garnering more than 80 the new things that are Young Harris. There’s no During her career in bent Congressman. care system. percent of the vote. happening with Young sense in being at odds with various school systems, Wil- Two candidates have Towns County Re- Meanwhile, Mulkey, Harris College,” she said. each other. I think that no liams has served as a read- emerged to seek the vacant publicans welcome public who has been on the Young “I truly believe that the matter what the issue, there ing and math teacher, taught 9th Congressional District participation at their meet- Harris Council for almost 20 city and the College can is always a peaceful com- business education, served as seat: Georgia House District ings - they are open to ev- years, didn’t concede de- coexist in peaceful har- promise.” vocational director as well as 25 State Rep. Doug Collins eryone in the county. In director of technology, career and Martha Zoller, a popular addition to Republicans, technical and agricultural conservative talk show host. Democrats, Tea Party education. She also has Zoller will be the sec- members and Patriots are served as a personnel direc- ond speaker at Thursday’s invited. Many times, these tor, director of curriculum, in Republican Party meeting. meetings are the only av- addition to serving three Zoller says that her enue that county residents years as superintendent of conservative positions make have of keeping up with the Jenkins County Schools. her the person who will best important issues of the day. Meanwhile, during the represent the 9th Congres- Towns County Re- past ten years, the popula- sional District. publican Party meetings be- tion of Georgia increased Her platform includes gin at 6:30 p.m. at Daniels enough to award the state installing a tax replacement Steak House. another Congressional Dis- system rather than reform- The public is invited to trict. When the districts ing the current tax code, attend the Republican Party were redrawn this year by decreasing government in- Meeting on Thursday, Nov. the Georgia General Assem- trusion in the lives of its citi- 10th to meet and listen to bly, Towns County shifted zens, supporting public edu- Williams and Zoller. Only 1,089 of Towns County’s more than 7,000 registered voters cast ballots in the 2011 General Election. More than 130 were cast in the city of Young Harris. Photo/James Reese