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July 11, 2018 THE TOWNS COUNTY HERALD Page 3A Quilts of Valor...from Page 1A training them on how to drop the bombs. “During his time in the Army, Frontz also served as a pitcher for the Army baseball team. Frontz is entitled to wear the World War II Victory Ribbon and the American Campaign Ribbon.” After presenting Goring with his quilt, Young followed with a brief history of Sonnenfeld’s service. “After enlisting in active service on June 1, 1943, Shirley enlisted with the Navy WAVES as a stenographer,” said Young. “She performed her U.S. Navy training in Bronx, New York, and Cedar Falls, Iowa. She was later stationed at the Bureau of Naval Personnel in Washington, Susan Young is the Quilts of Valor liaison for the Misty D.C. Mountain Quilters’ Guild. Veteran Bill McClain is pictured “Shirley stated that here in the background of the July 5 QOV presentation. ‘Washington was a battlefield Photo by Mark Novak Many people attended the presentation of Sonnenfeld and Goring’s Quilts of Valor on July 5 at Brasstown Manor. Photo by Mark Novak amongst itself, with troops Following the quilt beside her.” coming in from all over the presentations, Goring paid a Also in attendance at the Atlanta Rhythm Section, world. Every week, I would very special tribute to the love ceremony was Towns County walk with troops to see the of his life. Sole Commissioner Cliff Molly Hatchet to play The Hall sights and memorials just to “I’m accepting this Bradshaw, Hiawassee Mayor entertain them.’” quilt for my wife (Mason), Liz Ordiales, many veterans, as Added Young: “Shirley who is also military,” said well as residents of Brasstown is entitled to wear the World Goring. “In fact, she is the only Manor. War II Victory Ribbon, the woman listed on the memorial Veteran Bill McClain led American Campaign Ribbon, in front of the high school on the opening prayer that day. and Retired as Yeoman First the memorial wall. I hope that Class Ribbon.” someday I will be right there The Atlanta Rhythm Section By Shawn Jarrard money’s worth,” said Rodney or ARS, and its members have Towns County Herald Justo, frontman for Atlanta enjoyed a storied career dating Editor Rhythm Section. “They’re go- all the way back to 1971. Georgia’s own Atlanta ing to see us play the hits, plus Since then, the band Rhythm Section is set to rock some deep cuts. has put out 15 original re- Anderson Music Hall with “We’ve reached the point cords and released a number of Molly Hatchet on Saturday, after almost 50 years together smash hits, including “Spooky, July 14. where we can modify our “Champagne Jam,” “So Into Doors open at 7 p.m. that shows. We don’t do the same You,” “Imaginary Lover” and Saturday, and fans will want to show every night. Most bands “Homesick”, to name a few. get their hands on tickets now at do the same show every night, it And even after all this GeorgiaMountainFairgrounds. doesn’t matter where they are. time, Justo and his bandmates com while supplies last. We can modify our shows.” still get a kick out of interact- “The fans will get their Atlanta Rhythm Section, ing with the people who love their music. “My favorite part of the ...from Page 1A gig is after the gig, when we Missing Teens sit around and sign T-shirts and CDs,” said Justo. “We get to is cause for alarm because teens were spotted on Saturday, talk to friends of the band, and nobody has heard anything July 7, in Bryson City, North that’s my favorite thing to do. since the night of July 3. No Carolina, at the Country Girls “I love traveling, I love texts, no messages, no letters, RV Park. meeting people, I love joking no forewarning, nothing – they The pair left the RV around with people, and I love just up and left.” park at dark, traveling in an keeping the legacy of the band The two were last seen in unknown direction, and they alive.” a gray 1992 Toyota pickup with are reportedly doing side jobs It’s been over five years a Georgia license plate reading for money. since ARS played at The Hall, RLR9341. So far, the sheriff’s and fans of the band, both new- According to the latest office has notified fellow law comers and longtime listeners information on the “Union enforcement agencies all over alike, will not want to miss County -Georgia Sheriff’s the region, and they are asking this show. Office” Facebook page, the anyone with info to please “Show up, you won’t be come forward. disappointed,” said Justo. “I “Any information, please don’t care how old you are or CLASSIFIED call law enforcement or Union how young you are. By the time County Sheriff’s Office at 706- you’re done, you’ll say, ‘Wow, ADS SELL! 439-6066, or Union County that was a fun show.’” Call 706-896-4454 or 911 Center at 706-439-6038,” Also playing that eve- [email protected] according to the Facebook ning will be Molly Hatchet, post. another Southern Rock band that formed in 1971. Molly Hatchet is best known for their song “Flirtin’ with Disaster,” and the band has experienced much commercial success over the years. “In the early 1970s, a new form of music was emerg- ing in the South,” according to MollyHatchet.com. “A mixture of blues, country, gospel and the English invasion of rock and roll that later was to be coined the phrase ‘Southern Rock.’ “The music was filled with style and emotion … with bands in the forefront such as the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and a band from Jack- sonville, Florida, called Molly Hatchet.” Also this week is the 10th Annual Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In, which runs Thursday, July 12, through Saturday, July 14. During the Cruiz-In at the fairgrounds, folks can ex- pect to see plenty of classic cars, hotrods, trucks, bikes, rat rods and more. The Hiawassee Town Square will be hosting a block party leading up to the Cruiz-In on Wednesday, July 11. The city will show the movie “Grease” that evening, and it will be billed as a drive-in movie. And starting next week- end, the 68th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair will be taking over the fairgrounds. Beginning July 20, the Fair will bring nine days of pure entertainment to the county. From music to games, crafts and a human cannonball act, this year’s Fair promises tons of excitement for everyone who attends..