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Thursday, August 20, 2020 l Vol. 20 No. 33 Complimentary www.lakeoconeebreeze.net Safety first for lake fun at H20 Adventures Marine Rentals By GINA TOWNER an old friend for a new Lake Oconee Breeze opportunity. When George Craig “I knew over the years first sought some assis- that Chad [Hudgins] tance with a repair to had always wanted to her jet ski several years expand right here,” ago, she probably had said Craig. “I picked up no idea that she was the phone and I called setting the stage for a Chad, and I said, ‘Here’s future career endeavor. your opportunity.’” After getting the re- Hudgins purchased pair assistance she the building and be- needed from Chad gan renovations to turn Hudgins, the owner of it into a retail marine TCH Watersports, Craig sports sales and rental maintained a friend- establishment to com- ship with him for years plement his existing after. Now, Craig and business next door. Hudgins are colleagues, He eventually brought launching H2O Adven- Craig on board to serve tures Marine Rentals as the project manag- next door to TCH Wa- er for H2O Adventures. tersports on Pea Ridge Craig’s prior experience Road near Eatonton. around the construction Originally a knick- industry allowed her to knack store that sat wade through the red along Highway 441 near tape needed to make ex- Eatonton, the building tensive renovations to that now houses H2O the building. Adventures Marine Craig said the re- Gina Towner/Lake Oconee Breeze Rentals was moved to H2O Adventures Marine Rentals offers rentals on boats, kayaks, paddle boards and jet skis for both sponse from the neigh- its Pea Ridge Raod lo- Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee. boring community has cation years ago. Over been very positive and the last couple of de- that many are surprised cades, the building has under various names befriended the most re- and when they told her close their business, served as a restaurant and ownerships. Craig cent restaurant owners, they were planning to Craig reached out to See safety page 2

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Gina Towner/Lake Oconee Breeze Dr. Antonio Luis H2O Adventures Marine Rentals offers rentals Fax: 478-453-1449 on boats, kayaks, paddle boards and jet skis for 1013 Fernwood Drive. Ste. C both Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee. E-mail Milledgeville, GA 31061 [email protected] 478-251-6924 • 478-295-3644 and what they mean to teach the customer while out on the water. everything they need to Website 418208-1 www.lakeoconeebreeze.net [email protected] H2O Adventures’ staff know to enjoy their time members will deliver rentals to customers at See safety page 11 Thursday, August 20, 2020 Lake Oconee Breeze 3 First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro awards $4,000 to local college-bound students

Lake Oconee Breeze Nathanael Greene Academy. His tal- GREENSBORO, Ga. — The First ents include acting, singing and per- Presbyterian Church of Greensboro forming both classical and Christian Adora Mills-Powers Scholarship Fund contemporary music on the piano. was established to aid college-bound He will be attending the University of students from Greene Country schools North Georgia in the fall seeking dual with their tuition costs and other col- degrees in engineering and music, lege expenses. This year’s two recip- with the ultimate goal of becoming a ients of $2,000 each are from Lake Christian music artist. Oconee Academy and Nathanael Adora Mills-Powers was the church Greene Academy. musician at the First Presbyterian Helen Garcia-Carreras, a graduate Church of Greensboro. The Adora of Lake Oconee Academy (LOA), is Mills-Powers Scholarship Fund was gifted in virtually all areas of the per- set up after her death in 2013. Al- forming arts. In addition to playing though the funds initially were not trumpet in the LOA Pep Band, sym- designated, the Session of the Church phonic band and jazz band, she also in consultation with family members dances and is active in choral singing. (including her son Mike Mills of the But her true love is for the theater. Contributed photo Contributed photo band REM), decided to establish the She plans to pursue a BFA in musical Nathanael Green Academy graduate Helen Garcia-Carreras, from Lake Fund to help Greene County gradu- theatre or a BA in theatre at Georgia Chase Crumbly is applying his $2,000 Oconee Academy, will apply her ating seniors with an interest in the College. scholarship to the University of North $2,000 scholarship to Georgia College performing arts attend college. The Chase Crumbley comes to us from Georgia. and State University. Scholarship was first awarded in 2017. Operation Roundup Home Keeps Grants available for NEW QUALITY BRANDS Bramble • Hooker • Riverside • Temple • Trapp non-profit projects Candles • Imax • Forty West • And More

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Contributed photo Tom Balicki won a shopping spree, a $300 value, sponsored by The Oconee Cellar, in the Rotary Week 31 raffle. The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties is a local service organization affiliated with the Rotary International organization. The Greene and Putnam Club supports many local projects, providing funding, leadership, and volunteers for charitable efforts. Funds raised by the Super Raffle provide the club with exceptional opportunities to positively impact a variety of local service projects. To learn more about the Greene and Putnam Club, comprised of local business and community leaders, please LIKE us on Facebook and visit www.GreenePutnamRotary.org. Pictured from left: Tom Balicki, raffle prize winner and Matt Garofalo, The Oconee Cellar (raffle prize sponsor).

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Lake Oconee Breeze and is involved with the Georgia Nature Places in Peril committee, traveling to (MA), and Clark Atlanta University Four new members were elected to Conservancy. all 10 sites across the state each year. (DAH). She has been an art historian three-year terms on the Georgia Trust for William B. Peard of Atlanta is a long- She also chaired the Preservation Gala in and has worked in arts administration Historic Preservation’s Board of Trust- time supporter of the Georgia Trust, 2019 and the Madison Ramble in 2013. for more than 30 years, currently serving ees. The new trustees are Karen M. Grav- previously serving on the Georgia Trust Royal owns and operates Madison Mar- as assistant director of Emory College's el (Atlanta), William B. Peard (Atlanta), Board of Trustees in 2012. Peard served kets, a popular upscale antique and inte- Center for Creativity & Arts and an ad- Jane E. Royal (Madison, Ga.), and Dr. R. as treasurer and chair of the Finance riors store, the James Madison Inn and junct professor at Clark Atlanta Univer- Candy Tate (Atlanta). Committee, and then as vice-chair be- the Variety Works historic event space in sity in the Art and Fashion Department. Karen M. Gravel lives in Atlanta and is a fore being elected chairman of the board Madison. She and her husband received She is also a board member of Historic principal architect at Lord Aeck Sargent, of trustees in 2015 and a Trustee Emeri- the Renaissance Award from the Georgia Atlanta and serves on the Georgia African serving as the director of historic preser- tus in 2019. He has been the chair of the Municipal Association in 2010 and were American Historic Preservation Network vation practice area. She is an expert in Trust’s Nominating Committee and Re- instrumental in the creation of Madison (GAAHPN). She is a silver star (25-year) the rehabilitation, restoration and pres- volving Fund Committee. Peard has been Town Park, a downtown revitalization member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- ervation of historic buildings and is also the primary proponent of the Trust’s West project to add a green space and park pa- ity, Inc. in the Pi Alpha Omega Chapter a LEED Accredited Professional. Several Atlanta Preservation Initiative. Peard vilion. Royal has been involved with the and an active member of Ben Hill Unit- of her projects have received preservation has always been fascinated with historic Madison-Morgan County Boys and Girls ed Methodist Church Visual Arts and awards from the Georgia Trust including buildings and has restored five homes in Club and the Madison-Morgan County Veterans Ministries. She was re-elected Hill House at Andalusia in Milledgeville, Georgia with his wife, Carey. Convention Center & Visitors Bureau. president of the Buckhead/Cascade City the MLK Federal Building in Atlanta, Peard graduated from Washington and Dr. R. Candy Tate of Atlanta is the Chapter of The Links which “builds sus- Building D at Kennesaw State Universi- Lee University and served as a partner at founding president and chief executive tainable futures for women and children ty, Hinman Research Building at Georgia Deloitte until his recent retirement. Over officer of Culture Centers International, of African descent.” Tech and Ennis Hall at Georgia College the years, he has worked to foster cor- Inc., whose mission is to transform com- Dr. Tate has authored three National and State University. porate and community support for the munities with the collection of their his- Park Service grants, bringing more than Gravel has a Master of Architecture Trust. In addition to being on the Trust’s tory of African Diaspora institutions; to $1.5M to African American civil rights from Georgia Institute of Technology. Board of Trustees, Peard also served on educate the community through the arts; restoration projects in Atlanta, and a Her professional affiliations include the the board of the Atlanta History Center. and to sustain the legacy of the African National Trust for Historic Preservation American Institute of Architects and Jane E. Royal of Madison, Ga. is rejoin- Diaspora through historic preservation. African American Heritage Action Fund the National Trust for Historic Preser- ing the Georgia Trust Board of Trustees Dr. Tate is an alumna of Emory Universi- Planning Grant for Fountain Hall, which vation. She is also on the Session of the after becoming first involved in 2012. ty (BA), Georgia State University (MPA), the Georgia Trust listed on its 2020 “Plac- Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta While on the board, Royal chaired the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee es in Peril” list.

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et in , ’s lat- on — a mediocre 61%. est original film tells the fictional This may not be a great score, but at least Sstory about a new pill that gives it is “certified fresh” meaning that the film unique superpowers to each user. This did fairly well with critics which as we may sound too good to be true, and in fact, know, is almost unheard of for big-bud- it is, since the user will not know what get action films, especially if they are not their superpower is and or what will hap- Marvel films. Speaking of budget, the film pen to them until they take it. The pill ends also had a set budget of 85.1 million dol- up escalating the crime rates and danger lars. I hate to say it, but it is going to be re- within the city, leading to a local cop (Jo- LIVI EDMONSON ally difficult for the film to make even half seph Gordon-Levitt) teaming up with a of that money back in both the time of a veteran () and a teenage dealer worldwide pandemic and also by stream- () to fight power with both “Nerve” and “Project Power” have ing exclusively on Netflix. Yikes. power, taking the pill themselves in order some fascinating similarities, especially ‘Project Power’ Review “Project Power” is a decently enter- to stop the group responsible for creating if you consider the futuristic elements fu- taining film, but I would have enjoyed it it. Thus, the film’s title, “Project Power” eled by technology that seem to fuel both Directed by: and Ariel more had I seen it in theaters with a big fits the action flick perfectly. plotlines. Of course, “Nerve was more Schulman bag of popcorn. It truly is a blockbuster This film was directed by Henry Joost geared toward female and teen audienc- Rated: R film intended for the big screen and not Runtime: 1:51 and , best known for their es, whereas, “Project Power” is definitely smartphones for limited viewing. With collective direction on “Nerve” (2016) and more of a macho, R-rated, “Fast and Fu- news of certain AMC’s opening back up their directorial debut with the hit docu- rious”-esque movie. However, I do think this weekend, I think that the filmmakers mentary, “Catfish” (2010) which triggered that any action movie fan, no matter the and released the film theatrically for. For truly missed the mark with not releasing the spinoff television show, “Catfish” that gender or age, would still somewhat enjoy one, this genre always lures in action fans it theatrically as originally planned, nor is still on MTV today. The two partners’ this flick. and due to this film succeeding in build- will they ever make that full 85.1 million resumés have only become progressively Although Netflix will be probably be ing cool stunts and suspenseful action dollars back. If you are craving a fun, fast- better throughout the years, and this ac- a good fit for this action blockbuster, I sequences, it more than likely would have paced film, then this is the movie you have tion film is their biggest one yet. I mention still think it would have been a wise de- done great with audiences everywhere. been waiting all COVID-19 long for. I give their previous work with “Nerve” because cision for the filmmakers to have waited Secondly, the film has a fairly decent score it a 6 out of 10.

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eaders we are fortunate to live The number of homes for sale remained in what is a little bit of paradise. depressed in June as buyers were wary of RWhen people ask me about living putting their homes on the market during at Lake Oconee? I reply, it is like being on the pandemic. The number of homes on vacation all the time. the market rose slightly last month com- Yes, we live in a small community that is pared to May but, was still down 18.2% tucked away in a quiet secluded part of the from a year prior. beautiful state of Georgia. “Home prices rose during the lockdown When first moving here 26 years ago, and could rise even further due to heavy much of the community was mainly wood- buyer competition and a significant short- ed. We have watched Lake Oconee grow age of supply.” According to Lawrence Yun. and have seen people move here from all don & s h irle y S mit h Buyers are out there, and there is a need over the United States. for sellers. Twenty-six years prior, we saw people in listings. The shortage of homes we are Sales increased to a seasonally adjusted NOTE: Some of the information includ- moving here to buy second homes and seeing are mainly homes on the lake. 4.72 million homes last month, according ed in this article was taken from Clair Han- investing in land for their future primary As the analysts predicted, “The sales re- to data from the National Association of son, staff writer News Week, and Lawrence homes. covery is strong as buyers were eager to Realtors. The sales spike, which follows Yun, Chief Economist National Association Today, real estate is seeing a whole new purchase homes and properties that they three months of decline, is the biggest one- of Realtors. outlook in the buying and selling market. had been eyeing during the shutdown. This month increase in records dating back to THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Every- People are moving away from the big cities revitalization looks to be sustainable for 1968. However, sales are still down 11.3% day may not be good … but there is and looking for smaller towns and commu- many months as long as mortgage rates from the same time last year. something good in every day. (Alice nities to retire or raise their families. Buy- remain low and job gains continue.” (Law- Previously-owned homes make up the Moore Earl) ers are being attracted to this little bit of rence Yun, chief Economist for the Nation- majority of the housing market. The medi- — Don and Shirley have more than 25 paradise because of the quality of living the al Association of Realtors) an existing home price also rose last month years experience as Realtors in the Lake area has to offer. Existing home sales post record increase to $295,300 up 3.5 % from a year ago. The Oconee Area. Shirley (Don or Shirley) can With the influx of people searching for a in June. The increase was the largest one- increase marked the 100th straight month be reached at 706-453-6333. They are now home in this area, it has caused a shortage month jump since the 1960s. that home prices have risen. a part of ReMax Lake Country. Greensboro FUMC bids farewell to Pastor Mike Morgan

Lake Oconee Breeze AFCI, Ambassadors for has personally been to the Hello, In 2013, after much Christ International, Pas- Holy Land six times and anticipation, The First tor Mike taught at a school once led a cruise, entitled United Methodist Church for African Pastors in Gha- Journeys of Paul, follow- neighbor! of Greensboro welcomed na, Africa. In addition, ing in the footsteps of the new Senior Pastor, the Pastor Mike also partici- Paul the Apostle. Rev. Mike Morgan and pated in the work of our Members could always Please email and say “Hi!” his wife Karen to Greens- local Greensboro FUMC find our pastor support- I’m looking forward to serving your boro. The accolades that missionaries, Lane and ing the church “Relay for needs for insurance and financial preceded him proved true. Merry Grayson on Long Life” group at the annual services. Hello, Over the last seven years, Island, Bahamas. Greene County event. He Like a good neighbor, Pastor Mike exceeded all Funding for Greensboro promoted weekly contri- expectations and has ably MORGAN FUMC local and inter- butions of food for the State Farmneighbor! is there.® led the church in numer- 2014, after visiting a cof- national efforts has been Greene County Food Bank. CALL OR EMAIL ME TODAY. ous projects and missions. fee plantation in Rwanda, greatly enhanced by eight Once he brought a mem- He has worked with the Pastor Mike encouraged years of the church’s pop- ber of his previous church Craig Crump, Agent FUMC Missions Commit- the Greensboro FUMC ular Annual Garage Sale. in Cartersville to present Merritt Massey, Agent Please stop by and say, “Hi!” tee in both local and state Mission Team to join in a All proceeds from this a Holy Week reenactment3006 Heritage Road NE3225 Ste D ShallowfordI’m looking forward Road to serving NE Milledgeville, GA 31061 your needs for insurance and disaster relief projects and mission project with Land huge sale go to fund our program on the crucifixion Bus: 478-452-5960Bldg 1100 Suite 1100 they have generously sup- of a Thousand Hills Coffee church’s mission work of Christ. The actor [email protected] financial services. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Like a good neighbor, ported his international located there. Later, the near and far. and dressed as a RomanBefore/After Hrs. & WeekendsMarietta,State Ga Farm 30062 is there.® mission endeavors. Greensboro FUMC Mis- Pastor Mike has led Bi- Centurion for the dramatic By Appointment OnlyBus: 770.509.5000CALL ME TODAY. Building bridges be- sion Team generously pro- ble Studies and numerous event in the sanctuary that tween our church and vided partial funding for trips to the Holy Land for will not be forgotten by all [email protected] 415902-1 Christians in other parts an inpatient exam room at FUMC members. In Israel, in attendance. of the world has been a a newly constructed clinic he performed Baptisms for As much as Reverend Here to help life go right.® major focus of his minis- in Kivu, Rwanda. members in the shallows try here in Greensboro. In In association with of the Sea of Galilee. He See morgan page 11

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More than 2,000 years skin problems. be found in food. Prebi- ago Hippocrates, the fa- The good news is that by otics feed on non-digest- ther of modern medicine, making a few lifestyle and ible carbohydrates, which said, “All disease begins in dietary changes, we can al- encourages beneficial bac- the gut.” And, as it turns ter the diversity and num- teria to multiply in the gut. out, he was right. Seventy ber of microbes in our guts Prebiotic-rich foods to add to 80% of our entire im- for the better and heal the to the diet include aspar- mune system is located in gut. We need to begin with agus, bananas, chicory,

the digestive tract. What’s y ssa M us g rove eating “real” food. Vegeta- garlic, onions and whole more, the gut is responsi- bles and high-fiber foods, grains.* ble for creating 95 percent such as green leafy vege- And, finally, do your of serotonin and may have D r . A l tables, garlic, onions and best to avoid taking anti- significant impact on brain artichokes, feed the “good” biotics, which destroy the function and mood. This is trillion bugs, better known need to have more “good” eating fast foods, consum- bacteria. We should also beneficial bacteria and why our digestive system as bacteria, that live in our bacteria than “bad.” ing sugar, over-drinking eat at least 50% of our food disrupt the overall balance is often referred to as the digestive tract. Some of But how can we deter- and over-indulging. That’s in a raw state. Eating a of good and bad bacteria. “second brain.” these bacteria are “good” mine if we have the right because the “bad” bacteria daily salad with lots of col- When you focus on im- If we want to stay and some are “bad.” The ratio of good bacteria to feed on the sugars and fats orful vegetables is a simple proving your digestive healthy for a lifetime, it is good bacteria support bad bacteria? found in these foods. An- way to accomplish this. health, your immune sys- important to pay attention immune function and en- Our bodies let us know other cause of imbalanced Fermented foods, such as tem will reap the benefits. to our gut health. hance nutrient absorption. by the symptoms we gut flora is eating mostly sauerkraut, kimchee, yo- You will discover you re- There are about 100 To stay healthy, our bodies experience. cooked foods. Cooking can gurt, miso, tempeh, olives, quire fewer medications When our gut flora be- destroy essential nutrients pickles and kefir, can also and, more importantly, comes imbalanced, the and enzymes important help improve gut health. find yourself further down result can be constipa- for good digestive health. (Although it is best to the path toward optimal tion, diarrhea, heartburn, Antibiotics can also dis- make sure the yogurt and health. bloating and irritable rupt the overall gut flora kefir and unflavored, since *Always talk to your bowel syndrome. Other balance. “bad” bacteria breed on doctor before making any symptoms include chron- Doctors and research- the added sugars.) drastic changes to your ic fatigue, premature ag- ers are also beginning to Another way to improve diet. For some people, ing, joint and muscle pain, realize that a “leaky gut” your digestive system is such as those with irri- weight gain, insomnia, can be the cause of a host to improve your stomach table bowel syndrome or eczema, acne, asthma and of health issues. Leaky gut, acid. When we have prop- other medical conditions, even autism. or intestinal permeability, er acidity in the stomach, probiotics and fiber-rich An increase in bad flo- is caused when the lining germs and foreign invad- diets may not be helpful.

417898-1 ra can occur when we are of the small intestine be- ers such as parasites and — Pathways to Heal- stressed, eating packaged comes damaged (typical- bad bacteria are destroyed ing specializes in holistic and processed foods, ly by diet or medication). before they can get to the chiropractic care. Dr. Al- Enewton • Kate Spade Kendra Scott • Kissy Lilla P Lyssé • Mariposa Once this lining is dam- gut. Many people assume yssa Musgrove draws on aged, undigested food par- they have too much stom- a variety of techniques, ticles, toxic waste prod- ach acid due to chronic including chiropractic, ki- ucts and bacteria “leak” heartburn or acid reflux. nesiology, nutrition, food through the intestines Often, however, these allergy testing and life- and into the blood stream. symptoms are caused by style counseling to assist These substances enter- low stomach acid. clients in achieving opti- ing the blood can cause an Both probiotics and pre- mal health and wellness autoimmune response in biotics can help increase in one setting. Pathways the body, including bloat- healthy gut bacteria. A to Healing is located at ing, food sensitivities and high-quality probiotic is 1022 Founders Row, Lake allergies, irritable bowel, typically consumed in cap- Oconee Village, Greens- rheumatoid arthritis, fa- sule form. Prebiotics, on boro. The office can be tigue, digestive issues and the other hand, can only reached at 706-454-2040.

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Lake Oconee Breeze Pantry announce a special Greensboro Elementary GREENSBORO, Ga. food distribution to be held School located at 1441 Mar- — Second Harvest and from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. tin Luther King Jr. Drive in the Greene County Food on Aug. 25, at the former Greensboro.

Make The Most Of Your Views When you have a home at Lake Oconee, you want to make the most of your views. Let Michael’s help you navigate their wide array of products to refresh your home and transform it to the Contributed photo Second Harvest and the Greene County Food Pantry announce a special food sanctuary you envision. distribution to be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Aug. 25.

For the safety of all, outside at the school. Vol- the food. All recipients will - Impeccable service please note that the food unteers will be on hand to remain in their vehicles distribution will be held direct all vehicles and load during the entire event. - Unmatched quality Second Harvest is a sig- nature project of the Rotary - 15+ years serving Club of Greene and Putnam Counties. The mission of Lake Oconee the program is to eliminate hunger in these counties. The program started in late • Blinds 2008 by identifying plac- es to “rescue” excess food. • Wall Coverings Over the years, the program PROSTATE CANCER GI CANCER has expanded to include • HOR (High Dose Rate) radiation for prostate • Esophageal Cancer IMRT for preoperative , monthly food distributions • Fabric cancer. postoperative and definitive treatment. and the School Backpack • IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy) • Gastric cancer IMRT for the preoperative, postoperative and definitive setting. Program which provides • Drapery Hardware BREAST CANCER • Colorectal Cancer “weekend backpack meals” • MRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy) • IMRT postoperative, preoperative. to elementary school chil- • Shades • Conventional fractionation 33 treatments M-F. • Hypofractionation 21 treatments M-F ANAL CANCER dren from low-income fam- • MRT definitive ilies. If you have any ques- LUNG CANCER • Drapery tions, email Reid Conklin • IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy) BLADDER CANCER 30 fractions M-F • IMRT postoperative, preoperative, definitive ([email protected]) or • Shutters • SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy) Dave Davidson (daved@ 5 Fractions M-F GYN CANCER davidson-ins.net). • MRT endometrial postoperative, cervical BONE CANCER cancer, vaginal cancers , vulvar cancers The Greene County • Sarcoma IMRT preoperative and postoperative Food Pantry is a 501©3 • Bone metastasis, palliation of pain. Prevent LYMPHOMAS non-profit organization. pathological fractures • IMRT, Non Hodgkins Lymphoma • Hodgkins Lymphoma They provide food for qual- SKIN CANCER ified clients living or work- • Electron therapy for Basal Cell carcinoma, CNS ing in Greene County. The • Squamous cell Carcinoma especially in the • IMRT for brain metastasis palliation Pantry is open to clients on cosmetic regions head and neck area • IMRT for Glioblastoma Monday, Wednesday, and HEAD & NECK CANCER Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 www.michaelsatthelake.com • Sarcoma IMRT preoperative and postoperative • Bone metastasis, palliation of pain. Prevent p.m. For additional infor- 105 Harmony Crossing, Suite 3 • Eatonton, GA 31024 pathological fractures mation visit www.greene- countyfoodpantry.org or call the Food Pantry Staff at (706) 923-2929 417826-1 706-453-1380 or email at www.atlantaoncology.com 415889-1 [email protected].

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Pastor Mike showed his artistic side each often joined her husband at hospitals and United Methodist Church of Gainesville. Morgan Sunday with one of his For Heaven’s in homes for visits to families in need of After he presides over his final Greens- Sake syndicated cartoons in each worship compassion and care. boro FUMC worship service, there will Continued from page 7 bulletin. We welcome new FUMC Senior Pastor, be a members and friends parade of cars August 16 will be the last Sunday wor- the Rev. Dr. Matthew Stewart, current- formed at the South Campus church on Morgan focused on mission work, He also ship service at Greensboro FUMC for our ly associate pastor. He will ascend the Carey Station Road around 11 a.m. to was a marvelous pastor to his flock, faith- Senior Pastor Mike. The church is sad to pulpit in this position August 30. In the celebrate Pastor Mike’s ministry here. ful in times of need, and offering strong lose him and his sweet wife Karen, who sanctuary to support him will be his love- Everyone is invited to join the “safe dis- and calming support for grieving fami- sang her heart out in the Chancel Choir, ly wife Julia and daughter Atalie. tance” auto parade! Decorate your car, lies. His dynamic Bible-based sermons was involved in our lively children’s min- The FUMC congregation and staff bid honk your horn, shout out your greeting were often punctuated with humor and istry, ladies circle meetings, and helped farewell and thank Reverend Morgan for and wave a hearty thanks and goodbye to always related to life. He enjoyed creating with Family Night dinners. She worked his stellar ministry here. He will soon be- the Morgans, as the parade of cars encir- good-hearted laughter in his congregation. every day at the church Garage Sale and gin his tenure as Senior Pastor at First cles the church parking lot.

any specials that might be available. Safety Military, police officers and first re- Continued from page 2 sponders receive an automatic ten percent discount on all rentals. on the lake safely. For Craig, who is a retired teacher, “When our staff takes them out to working in the store has given her an- the water, they also educate them other opportunity to educate others. there. They get a little training ses- She is also very proud of the work she sion on how to operate the jet ski, and Hudgins put into resurrecting a where everything is located, you historic building and turning it into a know, what to do in different circum- modern store that residents can take stances,” said Craig. “We make sure pride in. that they feel okay before we let them “Everybody’s been in shock walk- go off on their own.” ing in,” said Craig. “It’s a tremendous Those wishing to rent equipment facelift to this community.” from H2O Adventures are encouraged H2O Adventures Marine Rentals is to call the store to discuss any specific open seven days a week from 8 a.m. needs they have and to enquire about to 5:30 p.m.

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Lake Oconee Breeze Tang Soo Do Associa- helped them excel in the rank of 2nd Degree EATONTON, Ga. tion Headquarters in all aspects of their life Black Belt, have worked — Ray Saltamacchio, Atlanta to participate in with most being “Honor as an Assistant Instruc- owner and Master In- the Semi-Annual Black Roll” students. tor for three years and structor of Saltamac- Belt Rank Promotion A student must train pass a “Instructor Cer- chio's Tang Soo Do Ka- Testing. These students between three to five tification Test” consist- rate School, is proud to have trained with Mas- years to earn the Rank ing of both Physical and announce the Rank Pro- ter Ray for many years of 1st Degree Black Belt, Mental Elements. motions of some of his learning how to become five to seven years to Students that recent- dedicated students. the best they can both earn the Rank of 2nd ly tested and the rank In June 2020, the ded- Physically and Mental- Degree Black Belt, and they were promoted to icated young men and ly. Not only have they eight to 10 years to earn include: women came together learned how to protect the Rank of 3rd Degree Ray Saltamacchio – at Saltamacchio's Tang themselves and others Black Belt. To become 5th Degree Black Belt Soo Do Karate School if need be, but the skills a certified instructor a in Eatonton & Global they learn have also student must first hold See BLACK BELT page 13 PLEASE VOTE US #1!

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Master Instructor Dillon Chambers – 3rd Degree Black Belt – 1st Recertification / Certi- fied Instructor Luke Mc- Neill – 2nd Dan — 4th Recertification Hayden Roling – 2nd Dan – 1st Recertification Jewell Morrison – 2nd Dan – 1st Recertification Ridge Sardella – 2nd Dan – 1st Recertification Walt Greene – 2nd Dan Jordan Klevansky – 1st Dan – 1st Recertification Thomas Smith – 1st Thank you for Dan Jake E. Miller – 1st Dan nominating us As a member of orga- nizations such as Global Lake Country’s Tang Soo Do Associa- tion (GTA), Martial Arts Industry Association (MAIA), and Martial BEST PIZZA Arts Against Bullying (MAAB) Saltamacchio's Tang Soo Do Karate strives for the highest standards of age-appro- priate curriculum, lead- ership training, child safety and security, business integrity and professional ethics.

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wrote an article a few years ago his line. That was the only type of cork he about a small fishing cork that, for would use. I several years, has adorned my com- I can remember a couple of occasions puter desk. When I wrote that article, I when he took me along to fish for bream. realized I had misplaced that little cork We would walk from his house about a during a move to our new home. I finally half-mile across the field in front of his found that little cork and those memo- house to the pond and he only carried two ries from the past once again flooded my fishing poles, the can of red wigglers and thoughts. a lard can into which he put the fish we Over the last couple of years, I have had caught. My grandfather was a man of few the opportunity to fish with some of my 15 BOBB Y PEOPLES words and what I remember about those grandchildren and finding that little cork fishing trips with him was not about what could not have come at a better time. You than photos in a picture album. weigh records that showed my name he said. see that little cork came into my life by When he died, that little cork was and the meager amounts of cotton that He thought you needed to be com- way of my grandfather many years ago. one of his two earthly possessions that I I had picked as a 5-year-old boy. I wish pletely silent when bream fishing or you That little faded green and yellow wanted. The other was an old corn sheller I had been able to recover those records. would spook the fish. There was no small wooden fishing cork once belonged to that had been in his barn for many years. I guess no one saw the memory value of talk in his boat while fishing. He sat there my grandfather, and after finding that As a young boy, I used that sheller to shell stuff like that at the time. quietly with his eyes completely fixed on cork it now adorns my computer desk corn to either feed the chickens or ride I have one specific memory of my that little green and yellow cork. The only again. You may want to ask, why was I with him to take the corn to the local mill grandfather that relates to the outdoors interruption occurred when he stopped be so concerned about a little cork that in a mule-drawn wagon. and it is not a story about some great out- to roll himself another cigarette from an- cost less than a nickel? It is because of all I feel certain that if I had not been at doors adventure like the harvesting of a other Prince Albert tobacco can that he the wonderful memories that little cork his home shortly after he died, that the big deer or the catching of a big fish. It brought alone or to remove a bream he brings back to me. little cork and the corn sheller would was just a small story about my involve- or I caught and put the bream in that lard I hope that someday when I have de- likely have ended up in the trash pile with ment with him and the things he did that can filled with water. parted this life that my grandchildren so many other memories. Things like his I remember. The main thing, I was there Just being out on the pond fishing with will have fond memories of me, especially records from his days of running a cotton to share them with him. my grandfather was all I needed and those involving fishing with me. That lit- farm had already been taken to the local That memory of my grandfather in- those silent and rather uneventful fish- tle green and yellow cork that belonged to trash dump before I arrived. volved that little cork. My grandfather ing trips will provide memories that will my grandfather is one of only a few phys- I spent many days picking cotton on owned one of the first man-made fish last me my lifetime. I hope I can provide ical reminders that I have of him other his farm and I bet there were cotton ponds in that part of south Alabama some good memories like that for my where I grew up and he wasn’t even a grandchildren. dedicated angler. I never remember him You just cannot believe how elated I am fishing for the big bass that inhabited his to once again have that little green and pond. However, I did catch a bass in his yellow cork laying on my computer desk. SUDOKU pond one day that began my pursuit of As I write my articles, I can once again largemouth bass over the years. just glance at that little cork and be filled His idea of fishing was sitting out in his with memories and emotions. I hope you small homemade boat with a cane pole have some similar memories. and a Prince Albert tobacco can full of red Good fishing and see you next week. worms trying to catch bream. His angling Outdoors columnist Bobby Peoples for bream was made complete by that lit- can be reached at brpeoples995@gmail. tle green and yellow cork dangling from com.

Lake Oconee Fishing Forecast

Lake Conditions – The lake is clear with some stain up the rivers. Water Temperature – Upper 80s. Water is hot and fishing is TOUGH except for the crappie bite. Largemouth Bass – FAIR/TOUGH – Shallow bite has slowed. A few can be caught around deeper docks on soft plastics. When water current is pres- ent fish crankbaits around bridge rip-rap. Some fish can be caught in deeper water on crankbaits (Strike King 5XD, 6XD) and Carolina rigged H H H H H H worms (Green Pumpkin, Red Bug) even though the bite is slow. Some fish hitting spoons down lake when power is being generated. Today’s Puzzle is sponsored by: Your Advertising Sweet Spot Crappie – GOOD – This continues to be the best angling bite on the lake. The crappie are in the underwater trees and brushpiles where they will Promote your business HERE remain until fall. Drop a jig or minnow straight down about 10-16 feet to thousands of local readers into the trees and brushpiles. Some fish coming longlining jigs through who enjoy Sudoku. the trees. Striped Bass/White Bass/Hybrid Bass – POOR – Some fish will hit a jigging Contact Advertising today spoon and possibly a popping cork rig when Georgia Power generation occurs. Catfish – GOOD/FAIR – The catfish have moved back to the main lake, rivers 478.453.1430 and creeks. Live baits of shad and bluegill are good but cut baits will work. Solution to Last Thursday’s puzzle Thursday, August 20, 2020 Lake Oconee Breeze 17 Calendar of Events Aug. 28 Contest for Margaritaville Country. The very best of Sept. 1st, and can be pur- gallery. Open Thursday Presbyterian Church is lo- The Doug Stone Con- Records, and the A1A ball the best gather to impress chased from the Eaton- and Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 cated at 113 Scott Road, cert on April 24 has been started rolling - a ball that attendees with their skills, ton-Putnam Chamber of p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 Eatonton, off Highway 44 postponed. Reschedule is still rolling 28 years later. create delectable dishes Commerce and all local p.m., 110 W. Marion St. near SunTrust Bank. Please date is Aug. 28, 2020. A few years later, in 1995, and showcase the commu- branches of The Peoples Lake Oconee Pres- call the church at 706-484- For more information call Jeff performed with Jim- nity’s most adored treats. Bank, Farmers & Mer- byterian Church is 0600 for more information 678-701-6114. my Buffett and The Coral The Eatonton-Putnam chants Bank, and Exchange sponsoring a free series of or go to www.lopc-pca.org/ Sept. 26 Reefer Band at Lakewood Chamber of Commerce’s Bank. We also have some “English as a Second Lan- Outreach/ESL. A1A - live at The Pla- Amphitheater in Atlanta. largest regional event of great sponsorship opportu- guage” classes on Sunday AARP meets at 2 p.m. za Arts Center in Ea- Oct. 5 the year also features a nities for this event as well. afternoons starting Oc- the first Tuesday of every tonton, 305 N. Madison Taste of Eatonton silent auction filled with Bring your appetite and tober 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. month at the Senior Citi- Ave., beginning 8 p.m. A1A Indulge in bites of signa- fabulous deals, the famous join your favorite local These classes are for adults zens Center in Greensboro. – The Official and Origi- ture dishes while celebrat- bottomless wine glass for restaurants for the area’s learning English as their Alcoholics Anony- nal Jimmy Buffett Tribute ing the culinary expertise $15 per person, and LIVE largest foodie event of the second language. Beginner mous meets in Greens- Show was born in 1991 of the community at the music to entertain patrons year! through advanced courses when Lead Vocalist and 2020 Taste of Eatonton. all night long! For more information re- are offered. All classes are boro at 7 p.m. Thursday Guitarist, Jeff Pike asked Enjoy old favorites and Tickets are $20 in ad- garding vendor booths and free. Students will be asked at the Christ Our King and Atlanta Parrot Head Club discover new dining joys at vance, and $25 the day of sponsorship opportunities, to purchase a textbook Savior Catholic Church. Founder, Scott Nickerson, 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. the event. Be sure to get feel free to contact us at costing $20. Registration Alcoholics Anony- to join him in his already 5, at the Plaza Arts Center yours early! Little mouths 706-485-7701 or email at can be done on any Sunday mous, Eatonton group, successful one-person in downtown Eatonton. five and under eat for free. [email protected] and the form can be down- meets at 7 p.m. each Sun- tribute to Jimmy Buffett. The Taste of Eatonton Groups of 15 or more can Artisans Village Art Gal- loaded from the church day, Monday and Wednes- In 1992, the band won a features booths of restau- purchase tickets for $15 lery is open and ready to website. day at 105 W. Sumpter St. Jimmy Buffett Sound Alike rants from Georgia’s Lake each. Tickets go on sale welcome guests into the Lake Oconee across from the courthouse. Call to Worship Worship times are Sun- Ken Keely and the church Church, 864 Harmo- Bible Fellowship an Church, 307 N. Mad - Morgan. days unless otherwise family can be reached at ny Road, Eatonton holds Church, 190 Old Phoe- ison Ave. Freedom Range Cow- noted. For more listings shilohbaptistgboro.org@ worship services 1st, 2nd nix Road, Eatonton, 706- Episcopal Church of boy Church located visit www.lakeoconee- gmail.com. and 3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. 473-1279. the Redeemer, 303 N. at 883 Harmony Road breeze.net. Antioch Baptist and 4th Sunday at 8 a.m. Center Pointe Church, Main St., Greensboro. in Greensboro (the old Shiloh Baptist Church, Stephens, Tuesday Night Prayer Ser- nondenominational, 1331 706-453-7171. Shucker’s restaurant). Church, Greensboro meets in-person in the vice at 6:30 p.m. and Bi- Lions Club Road, Madi- First Baptist Church of Global Harvest Min- holds Sunday messages church yard at 9 a.m. and ble Study at 7 p.m. son. 706-342-9243. Eatonton, 115 N. Madi- istries International, Facebook and gatherings in the building at 11 a.m. All Angels Episcopal Christ’s Glory Church, son Ave. 706-485-3331. 1081 Greensboro Rd, Ea- for worship every week following CDC guidelines. Church, 405 N. Jefferson 190 Old Phoenix Road, First Baptist Church tonton.706-817-3031. at 2:30 p.m. following Sunday messages can Ave., Eatonton. 10 a.m. Eatonton. of Greensboro, 203 S. Grace Fellowship, 1971 CDC guidelines. Sunday be streamed on Facebook 404-210-4979. Christ Our King Main St., 706-453-7766. School/Bible study will at YouTube. Antioch Bap- All Angels Episcopal and Savior Catho- First United Method- S. Main St., Greensboro. resume at 1:30 p.m. be- tist Church meets at 135 Church, 405 N. Jeffer- lic Church, 6341 Lake ist, N. Campus: 202 W. 706-453-0020. ginning the first Sunday Railroad Road, Stephens. son Ave., Eatonton. 404- Oconee Parkway, Greens- Broad St., Greensboro, Greensboro First in September. Shiloh Bap- Pastor Ken Keely and 210-4979. boro. 706-453-7292. S. Campus: 4741 Carey Presbyterian Church, tist Church meets at 3400 the church familycan be Another Chance Crossroads Baptist Station Road, Greens- 117 S. Main St. 706-453- Penfield Rd (the corner reached at Antioch.ste- Christian Ministries, Church, 106 S. Wesley boro.706-453-7064; 7230. of Penfield Rd & Shiloh [email protected]. Harmony Community Chapel Road, Eatonton. www.fumcgreensboro. Harmony Baptist Rd) Greensboro. Pastor 2nd Birth Christian Center.706-453-0473. Eatonton Presbyteri- org. Pastor: the Rev. Mike Church, 120 Harmony

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