Where the Buffalo Roam Rabun’S COVID-19 Cases Rising

Wildcats win again INSIDE SSalutealute ttoo — PAGE B-1 THIS Rabun CCountyounty VeteransVeterans EDITION SSpecialpecial SSectionection Inside Rabun Hall of Fame — PAGE B-3 The Clayton Tribune , 2020 n THURSDAY, November 12 theclaytontribune.com Vol. 123, No. 45 $1.00 New branding to help market Rabun County tourism

Special to The Clayton Tribune inclusive, and contempo- where visitors can enjoy “Exploring the out- Forward Rabun, a pub- rary market. coming for a day or more doors and stepping out of lic-private partnership Understanding that to explore the mountains the norm can be rejuve- that integrates tourism people need a way to and lakes, trails and wa- nating for many urban and economic develop- unplug and explore away terfalls, shops and activ- residents, and provides ment marketing under from the trafﬁc, conges- ities, wining and dining, a much-needed break one organization, has tion, and noise in the city, and more. The new logo, from demands, devices revealed a new brand for the new Explore Rabun which pulls inspiration and routines. We want to Rabun County’s tourism brand was created to from vintage stamps and remind people that ad- entity, Explore Rabun. evoke a sense of urban luggage stickers, invites venture comes in many The new brand is a adventure, ofﬁcials say. visitors to “send them- forms and is not just for sign of a renewed focus Rabun County is a selves” to the mountains a special few. Adventure and repositioning of the quick escape from the to experience living life is only a short trip away county’s tourism efforts metro Atlanta, Green- to its fullest while “enjoy- toward a broader, more ville and Charlotte areas, ing the ride!” Please see TOURISM, A12 Where The Buffalo Roam Rabun’s COVID-19 cases rising

By Wayne Knuckles PCR tests (a COVID-19 The Clayton Tribune test) is greater than 10 CLAYTON—Rabun percent. County is one of a grow- All counties bordering ing number of com- Rabun County share this munities reporting an designation. increase in the number of Rabun County has had COVID-19 cases over the 447 cases of COVID-19 re- past month, according ported to date, according to the Georgia Dept. of to GDPH. Public Health. A total of 11 Rabun Rabun has been identi- County residents, rang- fied as both an “emerging ing in age from 37-90, county of interest” and a have died of COVID-19 “high transmission coun- related complications to ty” on the GDPH website. date. An emerging county The website also lists of interest is one that Rabun County COVID-19 has shown both with a cases by age group: greater than five percent The majority of positive Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune cases have been in the 18- Mary Serra and Mike English own nine bison that roam on a 48-acre farm off of Persimmon Rd. Serra named it Tallulah Bison Ranch. Eight increase in COVID-19 cases over the past week. 29 year old category with of the bison came from Montana and Minnesota. Serra said that owning a herd of bison is something she wanted to check off of her bucket 92, followed by ages 60-69 list in her life. Neighboring Union, White, and Habersham (71 cases), ages 30-39 (70 counties share the desig- cases) and ages 50-59 (63 nation. cases). Couple maintains herd at Tallulah Bison Ranch A “high transmission Rabun County has county” is one where the reported 31 new cases in By Megan Broome horses grazing in fields on Tallulah Bison Ranch, bison is something she’s 14-day transmission rate the past two weeks, for a Staff Writer on acres of family-owned along with four donkeys always wanted to do. is greater than 100 cases 14-day case rate of 182.5 farms. and a cow named Butter- “I guess this was on my PERSIMMON—The per 100,00 county resi- per 100,000 population. A detour onto Persim- cup. bucket list in my life,” roads of Rabun County dents and where the 14- mon Rd. from Highway 76 Mary Serra and Mike Serra said. She is an twist and turn through day average for positive Please see COVID, A3 the North Georgia Moun- W takes you by a centu- English own nine bison artist and said she loves tains. ry-old family farm that’s that found their way to painting and drawing A drive through the home to a more exotic Rabun County from Mon- different animals like countryside takes you animal. tana and Minnesota. Newspaper email service past pastures of cows and Bison grunt and roam Serra said owning Please see BISON, A3 out since Friday morning Clayton food truck ordinance approved The Clayton Tribune’s disruption. Currently, email service was in- none of The Clayton By Megan Broome censing fee costs for spe- terrupted last Friday, Tribune email address- Staff Writer cial events to distinguish and was still down at es are working, but we between vendors who did press time Wednesday have set up an alter- CLAYTON—Clayton morning. native way to email us city council members ad- and did not already have an operating license. The newspaper relies until we can restore opted a food truck ordi- on the servers of its full service.” nance at a special called A draft of the ordinance read, “a special parent company, Com- You can still contact meeting on Tuesday. munity Newspapers, the newspaper by email Council members event license may be obtained for a 72-hour peri- Inc., located in Athens, theclaytontribune@ Michelle Duquette and Ga., for email service. gmail.com, by tele- Woody Blalock were not od and shall be obtained by the event organizer.” “We have experts phone at 706-782-3312 or in attendance. working around the by fax at 706-782-4230. The ordinance came Green said that if a food truck operator clock to fix the prob- Knuckles said he ex- about from recent lem,” Tribune Publish- pects the problem to be inquiries for food truck already has a license to operate in city limits that er Wayne Knuckles said resolved shortly. operations in the city. Tuesday. “We know this Updates on the situ- Before the motion Tina Barnes, left, and Lisa Overholt address Clayton City Council the organizer should not members at their meeting Tuesday requesting a speed bump be put have to pay an additional disruption is a major ation will be provided passed, minor changes inconvenience for our on our website, www. were made for clarifica- on Payne Hill Drive. fee. “An event organizer readers, our advertis- theclaytontribune.com tion. ordinance is pretty self Jordan Green. He sug- ers and our associates. and on our Facebook “This food truck explanatory,” said Mayor gested changes to the li- Please see FOOD, A3 We apologize for the page.

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Food Distribution cases at Tallulah Falls Clayton, GA 30525 Middle School and 3 Email: thetribune@theclayton Rabun Gap Presby- quarantine cases at Food Bank of tribune.com terian Church’s Food Tallulah Falls Upper Northeast Georgia Website: www.theclaytontribune.com Distribution is a week School. early due to the holi- The Food Bank of Rabun Gap-Nacooch- Northeast Georgia has days in November and ee School reported ADMINISTRATION December. free books for kids of three confirmed posi- all ages available to the This week, the No- tive cases of COVID-19 vember distribution public. Publisher/Editor that were contained Visit the Food Bank, will be held on Satur- in a single classroom Wayne Knuckles day, Nov. 14. located at 46 Plaza [email protected] ’ at the Lower School, Way in Clayton, Mon- TODAY S In December, the dis- according to Megan day-Friday from 8 a.m. tribution will take place Morris, director of ffi on Saturday, Dec. 12. to 3:30 p.m. to pick up O ce Manager marketing and com- books. Volunteers are needed munication for Rabun Violet Tipton at 7:30 a.m. to help. Gap-Nacoochee School. [email protected] WEATHER Recipients in need “Students in the Rabun County will be provided several affected classroom, as weeks’ worth of food, well as employees who Public Library ADVERTISING meat, dairy, canned, were in close contact Rabun County Pub- CLAYTON, GA and dry goods. Distri- as defined by the CDC, lic Library is holding bution begins at 8:30 Senior Sales Associate have been quarantined Fresh Air Storytime at Debbie Martin a.m. and continues until out of an abundance of the pavilions behind [email protected] supplies run out. caution,” Morris said. the library by appoint- THURSDAY ment Monday-Wednes- City of Cub Scouts day. Families may visit Sales Associate o o www.rabuncountyli- Tony Penrose Sky Valley brary.org to schedule a Pack 6 storytime. [email protected] SW The city of Sky Valley F The Cub Scouts Pack Mrs. Kim will be 74 /48 MPH 26 will hold public hearings 6 will be selling Krispy wearing a mask and on a proposed 2020 prop- n To place a display or Kreme donuts at the the area is marked erty tax increase today fi 29 OCTOBER 2020 RAIN/WIND Tiger 4-way on Satur- for social distancing. classi ed advertisement, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and day, Nov. 14 starting at 9 Fresh Air storytime call 706-782-3312. November 19 at 10 a.m. a.m. until supplies run will last approximately in the Community Bible out. 15 minutes. For more o o Church Building, 696 Sky NEWSROOM information, please FRIDAY 30 OCT 64 /38 F Valley Way. call the library at 706- The increase would Clayton First 782-3731. News levy this year by 0.58 United Methodist Megan Broome o o percent over the rollback SATURDAY 31 OCT 59 /42 F millage rate. Church Petanque [email protected] The Youth of CFUMC signups at City of are having a Pie Ex- Sports o o travaganza Fund- Recreation Andy Diffenderfer SUNDAY 01 NOV 64 /31 F Clayton raiser just in time for Department [email protected] The Clayton City Coun- Thanksgiving. Petanque is a fun and cil will hold their regular Order your homemade Cherry, Pump- easy outdoor game for n To submit a news item o o meeting on Tuesday, Nov. MONDAY 02 NOV 55 /32 F people of all ages and 17 at 4 p.m. in the Clayton kin or Apple Pies for for publication, please call conditions. Municipal Complex. pickup at the Family 706-782-3312, drop items Life Center on Novem- It will be at the ff ber 22-23. Cost of pies Rabun County Recre- o at 120 North Main St., o o TUESDAY 03 NOV 63 /37 F COVID-19 school are $15 each. Cash or ation Department on Clayton, fax items to 706-782- updates checks only. You can Wednesdays from 5-7 4230 or e-mail to: thetri- freeze homemade pies. p.m. Equipment and in- bune@theclaytontribune. Tallulah Falls Please call Brooke structions are provided o o School and Rabun for newcomers. com. WEDNESDAY 04 NOV 67 /41 F Wilson at 706-960- Gap-Nacoochee School 9161 or email youth@ Contact Honor Wood- n It is our policy to correct all released their latest claytonmethodist.com ard at 904-315-2917 errors of fact that appear in COVID-19 updates. to order your holiday for more information news columns. If you Recorded Weather: Tallulah Falls School pies. or search our group are aware of an error, please October 22 to October 28, 2020 reported no new cases CFUMC Youth ap- “Northeast Georgia for the week of Nov. preciate your support. Petanque” on Face- contact The Tribune at 706- 2-6, according to a Funds will be used for book...... Hi°F . . Lo°F . . . . Rain" ...... Hi°F . . Lo°F . . . . Rain" 782-3312. Wed . . . 79 . . . 48 . . . . . 0.00 Wed . . . 73 . . . 47 . . . . . 0.00 Thur . . . 77 . . . 53 . . . . . 0.01 Thur . . . 74 . . . 53 . . . . . 0.00 Fri . . . . . 76 . . . 55 . . . . . 0.06 Fri . . . . . 73 . . . 55 . . . . . Trace Georgia voters overwhelmingly approve Sat . . . . . 77 . . . 56 . . . . . 1.25 Sat . . . . . 69 . . . 58 . . . . . 0.15 Sun . . . . 69 . . . 60 ...... 0.22 Sun . . . . 72 . . . 57 . . . . . 0.55 constitutional measures, new statute Mon . . . 72 . . . 59 ...... 0.03 Mon . . . 64 . . . 55 ...... 0.15 Tue . . . . 77 . . . 54 ...... 0.00 Tue . . . . 68 . . . 52 . . . . .Trace ATLANTA – While of the voters. history of redirecting illegally allowing alter- Courtesy of Courtesy of high-profile races in Georgia voters also au- the revenue those dedi- ations to private property Bridge Creek Road, Tiger Germany Valley NWS Station Georgia remained un- thorized a tax exemption cated fees collect into the in fragile coastal wetland Elevation 1,998 ft. Elevation 2,832 ft. certain on the morning for property owned by general fund during tight areas protected by state after Election Day, voters charitable organizations economic times. law. Total Rainfall this year: 85.61" Total Rainfall this year: 82.46" have overwhelmingly for the purpose of build- The sovereign immu- To discourage the fil- approved two constitu- ing or repairing sin- nity amendment stems ing of frivolous lawsuits, Recorded Weather 2019 tional amendments and gle-family homes. House from a 2014 Georgia the amendment prohibits one statute on this year’s Bill 344 was endorsed Supreme Court decision plaintiffs from recover- statewide ballot. with 73% of the vote. that essentially granted ing monetary damages or Total Rainfall for 2019 10/30/19 – 11/02/19 A constitutional The General Assembly the state blanket immu- attorney fees. Tiger ...... 77.29" Hi: 64° F / Lo: 38° F change requiring that put Amendment 1 on the nity from citizen lawsuits Supporters pushed Germany Valley . . . 84.35" Rain: 5.52 state fees and taxes ballot in honor of the late in a case brought by the House Bill 244 as a way collected for a specific state Rep. Jay Powell, Center for a Sustain- to help grow the stock 10/23/19 – 10/26/19 Rainfall year to date 2019 purpose are spent as in- R-Camilla, a longtime able Coast. The group of affordable housing in Tiger ...... 60.45" Hi: 67° F / Lo: 44° F tended passed with 81.4% leader of the effort to had filed suit alleging Georgia, particularly in Germany Valley . . . 69.23" Rain: 1.84 of the vote. ensure that fees collected the state Department of small cities and rural A second constitutional for Georgia’s Hazardous Natural Resources was communities. amendment prohibit- Waste and Solid Waste www.theclaytontribune.com ing the state and local Trust funds are spent governments from using cleaning up hazardous the legal doctrine of waste sites and tire “sovereign immunity” dumps. to avoid citizen lawsuits Georgia governors won approval from 74.3% and legislatures have a

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Bank robbery in Clayton In the summer 1934 of 1934 five men, in black face and wearing false beards, robbed the Bank of Clayton and got away with $1,830. Zade Sprinkles was tried and convicted for the robbery. The Clayton Tribune RABUN COUNTY November 12, 2020 A3 100,000 population COVID n Union: 260.51 per 100,000 population n CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 n White: 233.01 per 100, 000 population n Habersham: 150.66 The 14-day rate for per 100,000 population nearby counties includes: n Stephens: 212.7 per n Towns: 390.56 per 100,000 population

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Medicare Enrollment Now until - December 7th Let’s talk about Options Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune Bison owned by Mary Serra and Mike English feed and roam on a 48-acre farm off of Persimmon Rd. in the countryside of Rabun County. Bison owners Serra and English call it “Tallulah Bison Ranch.” Serra was determined in the family for over tute. BISON to own a small herd one hundred years. The “Many were slaugh- and in August she and farm was originally tered by the U.S. govern- n CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 English bought four purchased by Marvin ment in an organized more female bison from English. Later, his son effort to destroy the Rosalyn Greer Whitmire. Coyt Marvin English livelihood of Plains bears. She said she is Serra said that Whit- purchased the farm Indians.” captivated by bison and mire goes to exotic from his father. Coyt and The American bison Your LOCAL wanted to capture the animal trade shows and Imogene English raised population has since beauty and mystery they these cows came from their two sons here,” recovered, but they are Independent bring through art. Montana. Serra explained. still considered near “They’re majestic. Serra then began cor- The farm was then threatened. Licensed Insurance Agent They mean the West to responding with Valerie passed down to the En- Bison have excellent me. They’re our history,” Cook Shannon and Mike glish brothers. senses of hearing and Come see me at Walmart - Weekdays 11:00 to 3:00 Serra said. Fogel who educated her Serra said that she smell, but they can’t see The bison roam on 48 on the history of bison named the farm “Tallu- very well, according to Appointments available upon request acres of land owned by and how to take care of lah Bison Ranch” after the Smithsonian Insti- brothers Mike and Gary them. the Tallulah River. tute. Because of this poor Insurance agent since 1980 English. The farm is over On Sept. 26 she pur- “That’s why I call it eyesight an entire herd 100 years old. chased one bison bull Tallulah. Because I love can stampede if startled. 706-982-1317 / [email protected] “I always tell Mike, and three young female the river,” Serra said. Serra described the ter- this might be your land bulls through them. She said that she rifying experience when but these are my bison,” These came from Hous- wants others to learn she and English were Serra said, laughing. ton, Minnesota. about the bison and en- chased through the field 3rd Annual When Serra first “It’s a learning experi- joy them as she does. by their own bison. spotted the bison owned ence,” Serra said about Bison graze year- They can run up to 30 by English’s grandson, it owning bison. But she round and primarily eat mph. Christian was love at first sight. said she finds it reward- grass, but they also con- For now, Serra plans to “It started back in late ing. sume flowering plants, watch in amazement as September 2019 when “They are curious lichen and woody plant the bison roam the fami- Literature Mike’s grandson, (Ethan like cows, which I love,” leaves, according to the ly farm but said that they Whitmire), told me he Serra said about their Smithsonian’s National might sell bison meat in had two bison,” Serra Drive personalities. “They Zoo and Conservation the future. said. “I was in awe when love to play and out of Biology Institute web- She encourages travel- Drop off donations at we went to look at them. I nowhere start a stam- site. ers to stop and appreciate Hills Crossing Baptist have always found them pede. They even prance Serra said that her bi- the bison as they grunt majestic. We saw them around when they are son eat dried-up vegeta- and graze, but to remem- Church in Clarkesville and I was infatuated with excited. They love to tion on the farm and also ber that they are wild them.” roll in the dirt and bury weeds like dandelions. animals and should not NOVEMBER 14 English gifted Serra a be petted. their heads in the mud They also eat grass and from 9a.m. - 12p.m. female bison for Christ- of the creekside,” Serra hay and are sometimes “They’re majestic,” mas that year and she said. given sweet feed as a Serra said. She wants named it Dakota Dale. A century-old family treat. others to appreciate Here is how YOU can help: “Dakota” means farm Bison beginnings them as a part of West- “friend” or “ally,” Ser- Serra said that cattle “It’s estimated that ern history. Collect literature and Bibles. Join with us as we partner ra said about why she had grazed the farm for 30 to 100 million bison “I am hoping that Bibles (new or used) with Love Packages, chose the name. She said decades, but she and En- roamed the Great Plains people who pass by us • a ministry whose mission that she was so excited glish sold all but two of before 1800. But by the on Persimmon Rd. will • Tracts to have a bison that she is to glorify God through their cattle to purchase 1980s, fewer than 1,000 appreciate the bison as Reference Books joined the National Bison the bison. remained,” according to much as we do,” Serra • the distribution of the Association with just “The land has been the Smithsonian Insti- said. • Books & Paperbacks one. Word of God to hearts • Magazines throughout the world. The cost for a peddler’s ship with the company $2,500 customers would • Sunday School Since the beginning of FOOD license is around $300- was approved at last only be charged the price Supplies $500 each day. month’s council meeting. for raw water. Love Packages in 1975, n CONTINUED FROM PAGEA1 Council members dis- The addition details Green said that raw • Daily Devotionals over 15,000 tons of cussed brick and mortar what customers are water is the price the city • CDs, DVDs & BluRays literature have been sent stores and determined expected to pay if they pays to buy water from shouldn’t be penalized that the fee schedule choose to opt out of the the Rabun County Water • Puppets, Noah’s Ark, overseas. Thousands of if they already have a would be the same if protection plan. and Sewer Authority Bible games, people have been saved, license,” Green said. these businesses decided Council member John (RCWSA). healed, and delivered as He said that wording Nativity sets, to operate a food truck. Bradshaw said last The cost is $3.19 per a result of this mission. should be changed to “If one of the estab- month that it’s similar to thousand gallons. Biblical puzzles reflect “a license should lished businesses wants an extended warranty on The city then takes that be obtained for the num- to do a food truck, it’s the a vehicle. raw water they purchased If you can’t make it out on the day of the drive, ber of unlicensed food same,” Baker said. Jason Waldroup, public from the RCWSA and you can drop off materials during weekdays from trucks.” Council member Ara works director, said at sells it to Clayton custom- Nov. 2 to Nov. 11 at Holcomb’s Office Supply The ordinance breaks Joyce asked if a food last month’s council ers at a premium rate. & Christian Products in Cornelia, GA. down the fee schedule truck operator who meeting that the protec- This is the rate cus- into two parts: obtaining purchased a 3 month tion plan would auto- tomers are billed after To volunteer to work at the Literature Drive: Contact a special events license license, but decided they matically be added to Luke Canup at 706-716-0031 or [email protected]. or obtaining an individ- wanted to operate longer customer water bills and , ual license for a 3,6, or 12 than that, could have an that they would have to Please see WATER A6 Visit www.lovepackages.org for more info month period. extension. choose to opt out. Special events license Baker said that if the Prior to the third-party fees are: operator currently owns company, the city man- n $450 for an event a license they can extend dated a water protection Family Foot Care Centers with 1-5 food trucks it and pay the cost differ- plan for all its customers n$600 for an event with ence. at a cost of about $1.25 to Dr. Jon T. Middleton, D.P.M., P.C. & Associates 6-10 food trucks However, if it expires $1.50 a month. n$1,000 for an event they must pay the full That insurance cov- with more than 10 food fee amount in order to ered up to a cost of $1,000, We’re #1 in trucks extend it. Mayor Jordan Green ex- Individual license fees “As long as it’s during plained after Tuesday’s the Foot Care are: the time that they hold meeting. n $450 for a 3-month the license,” Baker With the ServLine Business. period clarified that they could protection plan, custom- n $600 for a 6-month extend their license. ers would pay $1.80 for period “Sounds good to me,” insurance but it would n $1,000 for a said council member cover up to $2,500. 12-month period John Bradshaw before Green said that this City Attorney Mitch voting in favor of the would take the pressure Baker amended the ordinance. off the city managing bill ordinance to reflect the The food truck ordi- adjustments, especially Treatments of all foot problems including: change and noted “no nance passed unani- in the instances of water t"OLMF*OKVSJFT t*OHSPXO5PFOBJMT t$BMMVTFT food trucks currently mously. loss. It could also poten- t"SUISJUJT t6MUSBTPVOE*NBHJOH t#VOJPOT holding a city of Clayton tially prevent city water license under this office” Water Protection rates from increasing. t-FH6MDFST t5FTUJOHGPS1FSJQIFSBM t%JBCFUJD'PPU$BSF need to pay for a special Plan Green explained that t#VSOJOH'FFU "SUFSJBM%JTFBTF t8PVOE$BSF events license. In other business, for customers who have t'VOHMFćJDL5PFOBJMT t"OLMF'PPU0SUIPUJD t$IJMESFOT'PPU1SPCMFNT Prior to the food truck A clarification was the plan, the insurance t)FFM1BJO t$PSOT t*O0ďDF93BZT ordinance, food truck made to the proposal would cover costs up to TOCCOA CLEVELAND COMMERCE HARTWELL operators “would have to for a third-party water $2,500. get a peddler’s license ev- protection plan system “You don’t have to pay 706-886-9441 706-865-0666 706-335-4884 706-376-9973 ery day,” Zoning Admin- provided by the utilities this out of pocket,” Green 711 Rose Lane 2109 Hwy. 129S. 679 Hospital Rd. 1087 E. Franklin St. istrator John Bozeman company ServLine by said. *We accept and file Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance. explained at last month’s HomeServ. The partner- For any amount above meeting. XXXGBNJMZGPPUDBSFHBDPNt0óDF)PVST.POEBZ'SJEBZ A4 November 12, 2020 The Clayton Tribune VIEWPOINTS OUR OPINION We should salute our veterans all year long esterday was Veterans’ Day, and day we salute all Rabun County veterans for the sacrifice and courage Yin serving their country. According to the Veterans’ Administration, the evolution of Veterans Day began with World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – which officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Ver- sailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fight- ing ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.” In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…” The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspen- sion of business beginning at 11:00 a.m. The Uniform Holiday Bill was signed on June 28, 1968, Here’s hoping that this Friday and was intended to ensure three-day weekends for Federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and the 13th turns out to be lucky Columbus Day. It was thought that these extended weekends would encourage travel, recreational and cultural activities and stimulate greater industrial and commercial production. s if there had not been u pumpkin obsession, I was re- Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to enough challenges for minded of a time long ago. One celebrate the holidays on their original dates. Ame (and for each of summer she, my youngest sis- The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed you) during this crazy-off-the- ter Jane, planted some pump- with much confusion on October 25, 1971. It was quite ap- charts year, It looks as though kin seeds in our backyard. She parent that the commemoration of this day was a matter of I am facing yet one more in was just a little thing; no more historic and patriotic significance to a great number of our this the next to the last month than four or five…but planting citizens, and so on September 20th, 1975, President Gerald R. of 2020. I received the news Mimi things was what we did. We Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which returned that a heart condition which Phillips always had a little patch of the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of I had been totally unaware of Tribune something growing. November 11, beginning in 1978. This action supported the was severe and required open- Columnist Jane’s pumpkin patch desires of the overwhelming majority of state legislatures, heart surgery as soon as it flourished and by mid-summer all major veterans service organizations and the American could be scheduled. The date is u there was a little pumpkin people. November 13th…and one more growing on the vine. As was Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, little challenge thrown in for tions. When we are in a local our summer tradition we trav- regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. good measure…The 13th is a market this time of year and eled to Dallas, Texas to visit The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to No- Friday! It’s a good thing I’m see all the magnificent variet- my mother’s family. On a sum- vember 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the not inclined toward supersti- ies of pumpkins and gourds, mer evening while we were date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of tion. my heart skips a beat. I want in Dallas, one of their typical Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for The next many weeks are one of each. That’s just not summer thunderstorms blew their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and going to be devoted to conva- possible, so I settle for two or through the flat Texas land- sacrifice for the common good. lescing. I have to admit that I three pumpkins and a small scape. found myself struggling to stay assortment of gourds. Jane was inconsolable. She centered and focused during This afternoon one of my was sure that her “baby pump- the days immediately follow- daughters sent me a photo of kin” back in Georgia was in OUR LAWMAKERS ing the receipt of this news. I the front of their home with grave danger of being dam- Rep. Doug Collins, R-Gainesville Atlanta, Georgia 30303 have been very fortunate to a multitude of pumpkins and aged by the thunder, lightning U.S. House of Representatives, Phone: 404-865-0087 have enjoyed exceptional good other wonderful fall decora- and heavy rain that we were 9th District Fax: 404-865-0311 health, and have not had to tions. Their neighborhood experiencing 800-plus miles www.dougcollins.house.gov deal with any major health goes all out for decorating away. Nothing we could say Washington office issue. That fact left me without and especially, this time of would relieve her anxiety. District office B40D Dirksen Senate Office Building any previous experience from year, Halloween decorations Once we arrived back in our 210 Washington St. NW, Suite 202 Washington, DC 20510 which I could draw strength. adorn every front yard. This Georgia home, she bounded Gainesville, Georgia 30501 Phone: 202-224-3521 There are many ways in is a community with many out of the car and into the Phone: 770-297-3388 Fax: 202-224-1031 young children and Hallow- Fax: 770-297-3390 which one can find strength, backyard. Sure enough, “baby een “Trick or Treating” is a Rep. Matt Gurtler, R-Tiger and the outpouring of love and pumpkin” was not only alive Washington office Georgia House of Representatives, prayers I have received has serious matter. My daughters and well, but had grown into a 1504 Longworth H. O. B. 8th District been a great source of strength will dress in costumes, take a much larger pumpkin than the Washington, DC 20515 Email: [email protected] for me. My heart is a grateful seat in the rocking chairs on baby we had left. Phone: 202-225-9893 heart and a grateful heart is a the front porch and wait for Our family, like yours, has Fax: 202-226-1224 Capitol Address strong and courageous heart; the “scary” little characters its special memories. Some- ffi ffl 504-D Coverdell Legislative O ce Bldg. she will prevail. hoping for candy to appear. times they are very simple, Sen. Kelly Loe er R-Georgia Atlanta, Georgia 30334 It’s a happy, silly time with co- U.S. Senate This morning I’ve been little seemingly insignificant Phone: 404-656-0188 looking back over some of pious amounts of candy being times, but they are the fibers Georgia office the many things I’ve written handed out. that weave the fabric of who District office 3625 Cumberland Blvd about fall, and the attendant When we received the tex- we are together. It becomes Suite 970 115 Sawmill Lane, celebrations. It made me quite ted picture of the front yard our story. Atlanta, GA 30339 Tiger, Georgia 30576 pumpkins this afternoon, a Phone: 706-490-2285 happy to relive those moments Families are a strange Phone (770) 661-0999 I’ve shared with my readers. I great conversation was started concoction, aren’t they? Fax (770) 661-0768 Sen. John Wilkinson, R-Toccoa have chosen to repeat one that with the text group we call Memories are such a major ffi Georgia Senate, 50th District evokes joy in my heart, and I “girl fam;” that includes me, part of holding us together as Washington o ce my sister, my two daughters, B85 Russell Senate Office E-mail: [email protected] hope it will help you to remem- one inseparable unit. In this Building ber a time when we were not one daughter-in-law and season of Thanksgiving, I wish Washington, DC 20510 Capitol office so flooded with trauma and two granddaughters. Every you and yours moments of ties Phone: (202) 224-3643 421-A State Capitol fear. text seemed to include some that bind us one to another… Fax: (202) 228-0724 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 I’m sure that next month I reference to a pumpkin obses- be they a pumpkin patch, a Phone: 404-463-5257 will have many stories to sion. We all seem to have it. Is pumpkin obsession or great Sen. David Perdue, R-Georgia Fax: 404-651-6768 share with you. In the mean- it possible that this pumpkin memories and a firm hold on U.S. Senate ffi time, know that I care deeply fondness is encoded in our family traditions. www.perdue.senate.gov District o ce DNA? P.O. Box 2227 for each of you. When my sister added her Georgia office Toccoa, Georgia 30577 This is from November, 2018: Mimi Phillips is a columnist 191 Peachtree St., Suite 3250 Phone: 706-886-1898 I absolutely love fall decora- comment to our familial for The Clayton Tribune.

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Junior smiled a lot during the but asked me to remind Yarbrough at dick@ Pest Control Company, asked if I remembered campaign and didn’t you that elections are dickyarbrough.com; at located in Greater Gar- Dick when Henry Ford II, say much except when like stink bugs. They P.O. Box 725373, Atlan- field, Georgia, to get Yarbrough who was chairman of he stated that 200 won’t kill you but there ta, Georgia 31139 or on his observations on the Tribune the Ford Motor Compa- million Americans had are times they can Facebook at www.face- presidential election. Columnist ny fired Lee Iacocca, already died from the make you want to barf. book.com/dickyarb. Not only is he consid- the company’s president coronavirus this year. ered one of this nation’s u and the man who been Since that is two-thirds foremost political an- responsible for creating of the entire population FURNITURE WAREHOUSE SALE alysts, Junior is also a look like a dunce since the iconic Thunderbird. of the United States, pest control profession- it occurred after I had When asked why he Junior said that you UP TO 90% al, a rare combination. turned in my column. did it, Ford said: “Well, would have thought OFF RETAIL AT Watching George He said that would give sometimes you just that would have taken Stephanopoulos blather George Stephanopou- don’t like somebody.” care of the long lines THE FACTORY on television the other los the opportunity to From Granny Grimsley at the polling places. I night, I couldn’t help make the announce- to Henry Ford. This think he was making a but wonder what he ment before he could was getting a bit weird. joke. would do if he saw a and that he would look Maybe Junior was in- But the pandemic is mouse running across like just another media haling too much bifen- no joke and whether the studio. He would analyst/pest control thrin. the numbers of people probably jump up on his professional. I see Ju- The point is, Junior who have died in this desk right in the middle nior’s point but there is explained, that while country from COVID-19 Hand Crafted Pine Furniture, Scratch and Dent, Closeouts, Freight Damaged Items of one of his pontifica- nothing I can do about Donald Trump has done are accurate or not, the deadlines. One Day ONLY: 9 am-1 pm, Saturday, Nov. 14th, 2020 tions, scared silly. Not a lot of good things, like virus and its impact on Come Early, Cash and Carry! Items from $1 and up. Visa & MC Junior E. Lee. He would When I reached him, presiding over record ordinary Americans he was busy spraying 465 Toccoa Hwy., Mount Airy, GA trap that sucker while gains on Wall Street has been significant. 706-754-6451 explaining the voting bifenthrin, a pyrethroid and seeing unemploy- No one seems to have a www.southerncraftsmensguild.com trends in Lac qui Parle insecticide, at Granny ment hit historic lows good answer on where County, Minnesota Grimsley’s place trying prior to the pandemic, the disease is or where (Pop. 7,259). He is that to get rid of stink bugs. he turned off a lot of it is going. Junior said good. I told him my readers people by saying and it would be good if who- Alas, Junior wasn’t would want to know tweeting outrageous ever ends up being pres- Reeves very happy with the his views on what had things that pleased his ident could reassure us BRIDAL REGISTRY interruption. At the transpired since the core supporters but a that things are going to time I called, nothing election. Junior said lot of others found un- be OK. I agree. had been officially what had transpired presidential. Frankly, I could tell that Ju- decided in the presiden- was that folks in Great- they didn’t like it. nior was anxious to get Sarah Sullivan & Isaac McCrackin er Garfield were com- Sarah Sullivan & Isaac McCrackin tial election. He said I got a lot of mail from back to spraying. The November 22, 2020 you already knew that ing to the conclusion people who consider locals are pressuring and either it would still that the stinky smell themselves conserva- him to figure out if it Esmeralda Cuellar & Jordan Buchanan be that way when you might be coming from tives but despaired at is Granny Grimsley or November 28, 2020 read this or the elec- Granny Grimsley and his hyperbole. 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(in) an intermediate u the same man, Grover state, phase, or con- Cleveland, won the first MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS OCT. 15 THROUGH DEC. 7 loss of just one seat. dition: in-between, and third elections. But There is a new $0.00 premium Medicare Advantage Plan transitional.” That not n In the U.S. House, 1896 brought a political only describes the way where Democrats realignment and paved available in select counties this year! (Includes Dental and Vision) sought to expand their we’ve been living since the way for the Progres- I will be hosting 38-seat majority, Repub- ! n l March, but – I believe – sive Era. Four Seminars introducing the For mor informatio cal : explains this election. licans had already won The only other time details of the new plans: Vote counting was 194 seats and led in 20 that scenario played • Oct. 7 from 9 - a.m. other races – potential- out, the presidents were still underway as I • Oct. 7 from - p.m. wrote, and there will be ly whittling the Demo- Franklin Pierce and cratic majority to seven • Nov. 6 from 9- a.m. recounts and lawsuits. James Buchanan. The • Nov. 6 from - p.m. But the time required seats. Civil War followed. Seating limited, Please RSVP. to determine a winner n With those out- I’m not predicting is only part of what I comes, Biden would war, but another re- All seminars will be located at mean when I call this be the first new presi- alignment is due. For W. Savannah St. the liminal election. dent since George H.W. all the times Trump Clayton, GA For months, we’ve Bush to enter the White was accused of being occupied a transitional House without his party a racist or xenophobe, state: in between the old controlling both cham- preliminary exit poll normal of going to the bers of Congress. data indicate he won office or school every n Biden’s lack of the largest share of the day, attending large coattails extended to nonwhite vote of any The Democratic Candidates would like gatherings, shaking the state level, where GOP nominee since hands, traveling freely, his party lost a gover- 1960 – the last election to say Thank you for your support and and … whatever comes norship to the GOP, had before the Civil Rights next. Numerous opinion not gained control of a Act. He won the sec- polls indicate Ameri- single state legislative ond-largest share in would like for you to keep in mind cans are unsure what chamber, and lost con- 2016. we want in a “new nor- trol of two. Clearly, some of the mal.” But from school n Voters in Illinois old political fault lines that we have more in common to work and more, it rejected an income-tax are giving way to new appears we don’t want increase on “the rich,” ones. For various rea- to return to the old sta- and Californians sons, neither Trump than what divides us! tus quo. turned down such nor Biden could com- Amid this liminal progressivist priorities plete the realignment. space, we held a highly as increasing taxes on After a year of living in Dee Daley for Senate consequential election. businesses, lowering liminal space, Ameri- Americans voted to the voting age, estab- cans seem unprepared stay “in between” a lishing rent control, to commit to a new po- Dave Cooper for State House little while longer. The and forcing companies litical order just yet. results indicate voters such as Uber and Lyft In four years, it may rejected Donald Trump to treat contractors as be a different story. Paulette Williams for Board of Education personally, but also the employees. By then, the country radical platform Joe This was an elector- should have pulled Biden brokered with ate that sized up both through the pandemic Mary Smith for Board of Commissioners Bernie Sanders. Consid- parties and didn’t want and may have begun to er, as of this writing: either to start shaping coalesce around a new n The Democrats that “new normal.” So direction. After this Paid for by The Rabun County Democrats seemed unlikely to take we’ll get at least two election, both Demo- control of the U.S. Sen- more years of gridlock crats and Republicans ate as expected, and the in Washington, which two runoffs in Georgia isn’t a terrible thing. gave Republicans a There has been much chance to come out of speculation that Biden, - Project Management Rentals and Supplies - the election with a net about to turn 78, will t4UPOFXPSL )BVMJOH%FMJWFSZt &YDBWBUJPOt SEND US YOUR NEWS t)BSETDBQFT ITEMS 4LFFE-PBEFSt t4FBXBMM3FQBJS %SJWFXBZ3FQBJSTt Please send your news stories, birth and engagement announcements, obituaries, sports news t&SPTJPO$POUSPM $VMWFSUTt and calendar items to The Clayton Tribune by 5 - Yard Maintenance t1MBOU.BUFSJBMt5SFFXPSLt4UVNQ3FNPWBM p.m. on Mondays. You may drop news items off at our 120 North Main St., offices in Clayton, or fax Gravel, Mulch and LEAF BLOWING! -JDFOTFE*OTVSFEt ZFBSTFYQFSJFODF items to 706-782-4230 E-mail: [email protected] for a FREE estimate / Check out our videos on @ lorenzolandscapes A6 November 12, 2020 The Clayton Tribune OBITUARIES Albert Lamar He was born August 11, tions. He was a member one brother, Luther funeralhome.com. and Earlie Mae Holcomb 1935, to the late Lamar of the Hapeville Masonic Beck, of Commerce; by her husband Rondal Beck Richard and Lesel Can- Lodge 590, Georgia and three grandsons and one Ann Maureen Greene Burrell and by a non Beck, formerly of the Rabun Gap Lodge for 62 grand-daughter, Robert brother Jefferson Bryant Albert Lamar Beck 85 Warwoman community. years. He served as Wor- Franklin Fleenor, III Holcomb Burrell Holcomb. She is survived of Clayton, Ga. died Sun- He graduated from shipful Master of Rabun of Denver, Co.; Caro- Ann Maureen Holcomb by a daughter, Rhonda day, November 8, 2020. Rabun County High Gap Masonic Lodge 265 line Victoria Fleenor of Prez, and five grandchil- He was Burrell, 98 of Clayton, School in 1953. He served for three terms. He was Dallas, Texas; Thomas Ga. passed away on Fri- dren and also by several preced- in the US Air Force in a member of the Yaarab Ryan McDonough of nephews and nieces. ed in day, November 6, 2020. Japan during the Kore- Shrine in Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta; Patrick Riley Born May 25, 1922 A graveside service death an War. In 1958 Albert He was Commander in McDonough of Atlanta. was held on Tuesday, by his in Rabun County, Ga., married Shirley Anne 2004 of the Legion of Funeral services will she was the daughter of November 10, 2020 at Lib- sib- Keener of Wolffork Val- Honor. He was a member be held on November 13, erty Cemetery in Tiger, lings the late James Robert ley on March 30th. He of Battle Branch Baptist 2020 at Battle Branch Holcomb and Earlie Mae Ga. with Rev. Scott Cates Warren attended Georgia State Church of the Warwom- Baptist Church officiated officiating. Rich- Jones. She lived her life University in Atlanta. an community. by Rev. Madison Mc- in Rabun County and The family is at their ard He began his career at Survivors include: Crackin. respective residences. Beck, worked as an office clerk Delta Airlines in 1962. Shirley Keener of Clay- Beck Funeral Home, for the U.S. Federal Gov- Hunter Funeral Home Sr, La- He advanced through the ton, Ga.; daughter Lyn in Clayton, Georgia, is is in charge of arrange- verne ernment. She was also BECK ranks to become Director Beck McDonough and in charge of the arrange- a member of Timpson ments. Lesel of Flight Operations. He son-in-law Curtis Eade ments. If there are any An on-line obituary Beck Presbyterian Church. retired after 31 years at of Atlanta; daughter Lisa questions, please call She was preceded in and register is available North- Delta Airlines. Beck Fleenor (Robert 706-782-9599. An online atwww.hunterfuneral- cutt and his nephew War- death, in addition to her Albert was involved Franklin Fleenor, Jr Memorial Register Book parents, James Robert homega.com ren Richard Beck, Jr. in many civic organiza- deceased) of Atlanta; is available at www.beck- SEND US YOUR NEWS ITEMS Please send your news stories, birth and engagement announcements, obituaries, sports news and calendar items to The Clayton Tribune by 5 p.m. on Mondays. You may drop news items off at our 120 North Main St., offices in Clayton, or fax items to 706-782-4230

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune VFW Auxilliary honors Clayton PD for service VFW Auxiliary Post 4570 recently donated gift certificates to the Clayton Police Department to thank them for their service to the community. “It’s just our way to show support and show that we appreciate them,” said Teresa Hopper, Jr. Vice President of the Auxiliary. The gift certificates were presented to veterans Chief of Police Andy Strait and Investigator Matt Thomas. “As a veteran and law enforcement officer, it means a lot to know that we have the support of the local VFW, veterans and the community,” Strait said about the donation. “It really brightens our day to know they are behind us.” Pictured from left are Brett Jarrard, auxiliary president, Cindy O’Neil, auxiliary treasurer, Chief of Police Andy Strait, Investigator Matt Thomas and Teresa Hopper, auxiliary Jr. vice president.

Submitted photo Kiwanis music wall Kiwanis “One Day” is a global day of service to unite Kiwanians around the world offering hands-on projects to enhance their community. The Kiwanis Club of Rabun County chose to do a music wall made up of pots and pans and things of metal that make noise for elementary-aged children. We chose the Rabun County recreation playground and was granted permission by director Roy Quilliams to display it there. Rhonda Lunsford, left, Debbie Chisholm, Debbie Martin, Kiwanis President Constantina Vincent, Laura Schott, Linda Sanders and Roxanne Lunsford pose in front of the music wall.

can have the speed limit done. WATER changed,” Overholt said. “Hopefully have some She said that the speed type of agreeable solu- n CONTINUED FROM PAGE A3 limit currently is 25 tion for next week,” mph but that it should Green said. Green said be reduced because the that city officials would additional charges are road is too narrow for reach out to the coun- added by the city to pay two vehicles to pass at ty to see if they could for water system opera- that speed. collaborate to implement tions. It is a two-lane road changes. A customer who opted and heavily traveled by out of the protection people who do not live on Christmas parade is plan would have to pay that road, Overholt said. back on the cost of $2,500 at the “It’s not safe,” Barnes Council members premium rate charged said. She asked that the approved a permit to by the city. road be maintained to Juanita Shope, president So, they would have combat this speeding of the Rabun County to pay that amount out problem. Chamber of Commerce, of pocket. Any amount One resident suggested for the Christmas parade above that would be making that road one- on December 5. billed only at the raw way, but council mem- “We’re excited we’re water rate. bers said that part of it is going to have a Christ- Council members in the county so the city mas parade,” Green said. heard a request from can’t decide that on its Shope said it’s $30 to Clayton residents to add own. have a float in the parade a speed bump on Payne “If we’re going to do and she encouraged oth- Hill Dr. to deter speed- both ways then we need ers to do so. ing on the narrow road. to maintain it,” Barnes Chief of Police Andy “We have a really said. She said that too of- Strait gave his monthly hard time on Payne Rd. ten travelers are backing report and commended with speeders,” said up in resident driveways his officers for a suc- Lisa Overholt to council and destroying their cessful month of stop- members Tuesday. property landscape. ping drug trafficking. She and resident Tina Council member John He also said that he is Barnes requested a Bradshaw said that looking into programs speed bump be added someone would go out to provide mental health between houses 267 and to Payne Hill Dr. and services for his officers 270 on Payne Hill. survey the area to deter- and public safety offi- “We’re seeing if we mine if anything can be cials. The Clayton Tribune COMMUNITY November 12, 2020 A7 Twin Rivers Challenge raises funds for scholarships

Cyclists from across “[It was] the most beau- the Southeast rolled tiful course I have ever out from Tallulah Falls biked. I really enjoyed School for the sixth an- it and I look forward to nual Twin Rivers Chal- next year,” Ressell said. lenge, a fundraiser for “Despite the rain at the student scholarships. start, it will rank as one Held Oct. 24, the event of my toughest, yet favor- proved once again to be ite rides. Next year I will a highlight for local and make sure that I am in a visiting riders, adding little better shape to get more than $65,000 to the those extra miles in.” school’s scholarship fund “We are delighted to and attracting more than hear that our guests 120 participants. continue to rave about Ever-increasing sup- this ride,” said President port of the ride attracted and Head of School Larry more than 130 sponsors, Peevy. “We are proud of eager to help the col- the growth and impact lege-preparatory school’s this event has on our motivated students. ability to provide need- Positive feedback from ed ﬁnancial support for riders echoed from pre- students.” vious years with many Ron Cantrell Construc- Sky Valley Garden Club supports Habitat familiar faces sprinkled tion, Inc. covered all throughout the group at expenses, returning as Sky Valley Garden Club Board Member and Publicity Chair Dee Vollmer presents Habitat Rabun President Pat Stueck with a $500 donation the start line. the presenting sponsor, check at the 2020 build site. Habitat Rabun is currently building an ADA-compliant home for Rabun residents Allison and Daniel. Once the First-time attendee El- and Springer Mountain house is complete, the Sky Valley Garden Club funds will beautify the new Habitat home. The club has a long history of supporting Habitat len Ressell of Cumming Farms sponsored the builds. Witnessing the presentation are (L-R) Habitat Fundraising Chair Barbara Anderson, Habitat Vice-President Don Martin, Stueck, had a great ride. Ressell post-ride meal. Vollmer, the Habitat Build Crew, and Habitat Communications/Marketing Chair Jeanine Marlow. Habitat Rabun is raising funds for the new plans to return in 2021 and bring friends. home. To donate, visit habitatrabun.com or text RAISEROOF to 41444. Please see TFS, A8 Winter may see uptick in COVID cases

By Beau Evans Capitol Beat News Service Nearly eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia officials and public-health experts are eying the upcoming winter season with caution amid more voices, more victories. a recent uptick in positive coronavirus cases and the dual impacts of the flu. Cases of COVID-19, which had killed 8,156 people by Friday and sickened hundreds of thousands more in Georgia, have de- clined sharply since a peak in late July when the state averaged more than 3,500 cases per day, according to state Department of Public Health (DPH) data. But cases have crept back up in recent weeks from a daily average of just under 1,200 cases on Oct. 1 to more than 1,700 cases as of Thursday. The DPH data also shows the state’s case positivity rates and hos- pitalization counts have ticked up over the past few weeks. Georgia’s recent in- creases mirror a spiking trend of new COVID-19 cases across the U.S. that soared to more than 113,000 nationwide on Thursday – though Georgia’s case rates have not risen so steeply as in many other states, said Jose Cordero, an epidemiology professor at the University of Georgia (UGA). “Right now, we are in an upward trend,” Corde- ro said. “When you have a virus like [COVID-19], you have it not in a single wave but in multiple waves. And that’s exactly When you’re facing cancer, you want a strong team on your side. Even better, two. That’s why Northeast Georgia Medical Center is now a network affiliate of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University – Georgia’s only National what we’re seeing.” ff Georgia might even Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. Together, we deliver some of the most e ective treatments experience back-to-back and promising clinical trials, right here at home. It all starts with more voices – and leads to more victories. waves of increasing COVID-19 infections if people abandon masks, social distancing and other safety precau- tions during the holiday season, said Isaac Fung, an associate professor of epidemiology at Georgia Learn about the collaboration, and choose your cancer doctor at nghs.com/more Southern University’s Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health. With cold tempera- tures not yet present in Georgia, Fung traced the current creep in positive cases largely to people Emory Winship Cancer Institute Network Affiliates collaborate with Emory on quality and safety initiatives to improve care locally. who have disregarded safety measures as the pandemic rolls on without a vaccine likely available until next year. A8 November 12, 2020 The Clayton Tribune POLICE BLOTTER

Arrest Reports that the front door to a when officers observed the vehicle, but then the finally decided to pay for November 7 house that she had pur- symptoms consistent son reentered the vehicle a hotel room for the other The following people n Dylan Robert Hub- chased and was renovat- with drug use while con- and drove away in order and agreed to start the were arrested and lodged bard, 19, Clayton, failure ing had been stolen. ducting a traffic stop. A to prevent himself from eviction process the next in the Rabun County Jail to appear, DUI, driving n A woman made a search of his vehicle and getting into a physical day. during the period Octo- while license suspended stolen property com- person revealed several altercation with his n A woman returned ber Nov. 3-7, according or revoked plaint when a man syringes, one of which father. The son left the home after a weekend to the Rabun County refused to return her contained suspected vehicle at his father’s away to find the back Sheriff’s Department. All pistol to her. She had left blood from an apparent address in Toccoa. The door to her apartment defendants are presumed Incident Reports the weapon in his car, drawback, and a bag of two men were advised open. Police found no innocent unless convict- November 5 and she claimed that he suspected heroin. The to stay away from each evidence of forced entry, ed or admitting guilt in n A man reported a never kept his promise man was transported to other. The father took a and the woman saw no court: lost or misplaced handi- to return it and had Rabun County Detention taxi home. evidence of burglary. Of- cap placard. threatened her if she Center and his vehicle n A deputy helped sep- ficers advised the woman November 3 n A man reported that contacted police. Officers was impounded. arate two feuding women to contact maintenance n Mark Anthony Stone, the straps to his trail contacted the man, who n Major damage to ma- from each other. The at her apartment com- 36, Central, S.C., fleeing camera and double lad- insisted that he deliver sonry, a coin machine, women live unhappily plex to make sure that or attempting to elude der stand had been cut the pistol to the wom- and a door were reported together, but one part- maintenance staff had police officer, driving and that the trial camera an personally. Officers when a person attempted ner wishes to be evicted not entered while she while declared a habit- had been stolen. Friends refused and said that to first steal the contents instead of leaving on her was away. The woman ual offender, receipt, later located the camera, the man had to return of a coin machine, then own. After speaking to requested extra patrols possession or transfer but the man wanted to the pistol to them and attempted to steal the the officer, one partner in her neighborhood. of firearm by convicted make a report in case of that the woman wanted entire machine, from a felon, possession and use future problems. no further contact with Dillard car wash. Video of drug-related objects, the man. The man said footage of the suspect’s driving while license sus- November 6 that he was at work, and vehicle was believed to pended or revoked, win- n A man reported that he sent his girlfriend to be captured by security dow, windshield or wiper the tag had been stolen meet officers and return cameras. violation, possession of off of a vehicle that he the gun. n Two men report- open alcohol container, had for sale. The vehicle ed that tools and lawn driving on wrong side was parked across from November 8 equipment had been of road, driving too fast Walmart. The man dis- n A woman reported stolen from their storage for conditions, failure to covered the theft when that a lockbox containing sheds in Lakemont. A maintain lane, failure to he went to check on the items of sentimental val- thief had removed the stop at stop sign vehicle. ue had been taken from interior walls of the n After a traffic stop her home. units in order to steal the November 4 for a brake light violation n A man was arrest- property. n Douglas Mark and following too closely, ed for possession of Dodd, 55, Mount Airy, a man was arrested for methamphetamine and November 11 Ga., theft by shoplifting possession of a schedule possession and use of n A man was arrested n Vondorus Marlene I controlled substance, drug-related objects, for simple battery- family Jack, 53, Clayton, aggra- driving while license and a fellow passenger violence. vated assault, criminal withdrawn, and brake in the car was arrested n A man called the attempt to commit a light/turn signal viola- for giving false name, police after his son drove felony tion. address, or birthdate to away, leaving the man n A man was contacted law enforcement after stranded on the side of November 5 by a woman with whom the vehicle they were the road. The man was n John Paul Ander- he is under orders to traveling in was pulled taken to Rabun County son, 47, Lavonia, Ga., have no contact. The over due to an altered Sheriff’s Office, where probation violation woman called the man tag. A third occupant of deputies made contact n Amy Emily Argoe, from the Macon County the vehicle was charged with the son and the Ste- 28, Clayton, aggravated North Carolina Deten- with missing, defaced, or phens County Sheriff’s assault tion Center. The man obscured license plate. office. The father and son n Walter Lee Burrell, refused the call and had been involved in an 54, Clayton, probation reported the incident to November 9 altercation in Stephens violation, possession police. Macon County n A woman reported County earlier that day. of methamphetamine, Detention Center staff that her handicap plac- In the Rabun County located on W Savannah St possession and use of advised the woman to ard had been stolen from incident, the son claimed drug-related objects, make no further contact her vehicle. She suspect- that the father began just behind Reeves Hardware possession of Schedule with the man. ed it had been stolen acting irrationally and II controlled substance, while she was parked at attempting to remove the [email protected] possession of Schedule November 7 a local retailer because keys from the ignition III controlled substance n A man was arrest- she forgot to lock her car while the son was driv- www.holisticmountainmarket.com n Cherita Louise ed for possession of when she was there. ing. The son said that Foster, 54, Dillard, drug-related objects and n A South Carolina he and his father exited possession of metham- expired registration after man was arrested at a phetamine with intent he was pulled over for Clayton address for bat- to distribute, possession an expired tag. During tery, cruelty to children, and use of drug-related the traffic stop the man and obstructing or hin- objects showed symptoms of dering persons making n Kevin McLean Fos- methamphetamine use. an emergency call. The ter, 29, Mount Airy, Ga., A search of his vehicle man is also wanted in theft by taking revealed a glass smok- Oconee, County South n Bo Cody Gunn, 28, ing pipe with metham- Carolina for a violation Demorest, Ga., burglary phetamine residue and of a family court order n Shelia Marie Watts, a red plastic straw that for child neglect. 40, Clayton, failure to was used for snorting. n A clerk at a local appear, possession of The man admitted to convenience store called methamphetamine, smoking meth a few days police when he found a possession of Schedule before. plastic bag containing II controlled substance, n A woman report- suspected methamphet- possession of Schedule ed that a large number amine when he was III controlled substance of Oxycodone pills had sweeping the store. n Michael Dwayne been taken from her Webb, 51, Dillard, pos- prescription bottle. She November 10 session of methamphet- stated that her children n A man was arrest- amine with intent to have friends in and out ed for possession of distribute, possession of the house all the time. Schedule I controlled and use of drug-related She stated that she was substance, possession objects filling the police report and use of drug-related n Daniel James in order to be able to get objects, alcohol or con- Zimmerman, 31, Clayton, a prescription for the lost trolled substance present DUI, possession of open pills. in blood or urine, and alcohol container, reck- n A woman reported failure to maintain lane less driving

the fundraising effort; we Rivers Challenge is always TFS are grateful.” a great day for TFS stu- Community co-chairs dents,” Forbes said. “The n CONTINUED FROM PAGE A7 for the event Judy Forbes ride draws bikers into our and Joey Brown provide beautiful community for expertise in key areas. an event that ultimately “This strong part- Forbes, a TFS board mem- provides scholarships for nership with RCCI and ber, coordinates fundrais- worthy students. Every- Springer Mountain Farms ing efforts on behalf of the one wins. This year’s allows all other sponsor- board and cultivates com- event was no exception.” ships and rider registra- munity relations on behalf tion fees to directly beneﬁt of the school. Brown, a our students,” Peevy said. local cyclist and parent of “Our volunteer scholar- a TFS alum manages the ship committee shared the cycling-related details. NEW OWNERSHIP. Same Great People TFS story with the com- “Whether the day is munity – these passionate sunny or rainy, the Twin ambassadors coordinated is now To the citizens and voters of Rabun County, I would like to say thank you to everyone and all voters who voted during the 2020 AppAlAchiAn insurAnce Agency election period. I would like to congratulate Insurance & Financial Planning Sheriff Nichols on his re-election and thank the Rabun County Board of Elections, Carolyn Parks, Chad Bingham, Tammy Whitmire, and the volunteers who made voting an exceptionally smooth process Licensed Agent in GA & NC Agent / Owner here in Rabun County. [email protected] [email protected] To my supporters and family thank you so much for Call us today and find out why our clients love Bingham Insurance Group your strong support and AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • COMMERCIAL everything that you did 621 Highway 441 South, Suite 2, P.O. Box 2182 Clayton, GA 30517 • 706-782-1900 during a short period of time. Mark Jones www.binghaminsurancegroup.com The Clayton Tribune PETS November 12, 2020 A9 A no-kill open admission 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. Rabun Paws 4 Life Animal Shelter 261 Boen Creek Road • Tiger, GA Animals Ready for Adoption 706-782-5422 Hours of operation: Tuesday-Friday • 10am-4pm Saturday • 10am-3pm Sunday • 1pm-4pm (Adoptions only) See pets available for adoption at www.rabunpaws4life.com Animal Control • City Marshal 706-982-3397 Foster homes are urgently needed, contact the shelter for details.

E OF THE ARE YOU AWAR COUNTY ORDINANCE? Sec. 8-70. - Dog vaccination tag and identification tag required. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person who owns or controls any dog to allow such animal to run free or roam unrestricted by chain, leash or fence within the county unless such animal shall hhave and wear a collar or harness complete with current vaccination tag from a licensed veterinarian and an identification tag. The identification tag must contain at least the name, address, and telephone number of the dog's owner.

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A: When I work with clients, named Wilbur prevailed over I see three common causes of Need a hand caring for your dog or making pet care decisions? incumbent Brynneth Pawltro, a pit problem behaviors in dogs and bull, in the heated race for mayor of cats. Here’s what they are and A veterinary social worker may be able to help Rabbit Hash, Kentucky (population how to get back on track to a good 426). In this quadrennial contest, it’s relationship. By Kim Campbell Thornton common practice to pay for votes — The first is misunderstanding Andrews McMeel Syndication $1 each — and anyone is eligible to or ignoring a pet’s body language. do so. People from around the world You may not notice that your hen my father died in July, I flew out determine the election’s results pet is asking for space because to Oklahoma to help my stepmother while raising funds for the Rab- she’s afraid, anxious or stressed. bit Hash Historical Society, which When you don’t respond to signals Wwith the funeral and other arrange- benefited this year to the tune of such as yawning or lip-licking in ments. I expected to be there for a week, but nearly $23,000. dogs, or squinting or turning the then my stepmother fell and broke her wrist • November is National Pet head away in cats, your pet may and kneecap — necessitating surgery and a progress to growling or snarling Cancer Awareness Month. Among to get the message across. You, in lengthy stay in a rehab facility. the types of cancer pets can get turn, read that as “bad behavior” That brought up a big question: Who was are lymphoma, bone cancer, liver instead of recognizing that your going to care for her pets? I was able to stay cancer, bladder cancer, anal sac pet is expressing fear, anxiety an additional two weeks, but I had to be cancer and oral cancer. Watch for or stress. these warning signs, and take your Another common mistake is home by the end of the month to take care pet to the veterinarian if you see any putting a pet in a situation she’s of my husband and our dogs after his hip of them: loss of appetite or difficulty afraid of — one involving small replacement surgery. eating; rapid weight loss; diarrhea children or loud noises, for My stepmother, Ann, didn’t have a regular pet or vomiting; loss of interest in play instance — so she can get used to sitter, and her animals — an elderly toy poodle or exercise; difficulty defecating or it. Insisting that she allow your urinating, or changes in frequency 5-year-old nephew to hold her or and a skittish cat — were not good candidates for a boarding kennel. We needed someone who of defecation; abnormal stiffness; running the vacuum in the same severe lethargy; unusually strong or room with her can cause panic and could stay in the home or make multiple visits Having a plan can ensure that pets are foul odors; blood coming from the increase fear. Instead, use gradual daily, give medication, and spend time with desensitization and countercondi- cared for when emergencies strike. mouth or rectum; increased thirst tioning to help reduce her stress 16-year-old Spike, who was grieving for my and urination; respiratory changes; and be better able to manage it in father. I wasn’t familiar with the resources in It’s important to make pet care contingency abnormally firm swellings; or scary situations. the area, and I had my hands full with every- plans now, so they can be set in motion if you masses along the jaw or toothline. I also see people forcing pets to thing else that was going on. face an emergency. This is also something that accept nail trims or having tangles A veterinary social worker might have been seniors and their adult children should dis- combed out. In the struggle to escape what may have previously able to help us navigate this quandary. cuss. Moga says that since the pandemic began, been a painful experience — it “These kinds of situations crop up all the this issue has been “at the forefront of people’s hurts to have nails “quicked” or time,” says Jeannine Moga of Smithfield, minds, because you might get sick very sud- hair pulled — pets may struggle, Virginia, a licensed clinical social worker. denly.” She adds that pet owners should “plan potentially injuring themselves or the person handling them. Moga’s work takes her into the places and in advance for any potential interruption in That makes it difficult to ensure situations where human and animal needs their animal’s care related to their own health that they get good care. A better meet: homes, hospitals and veterinary clin- and well-being.” approach is to work quietly and ics, to name a few. She also works in cases She recommends starting with small steps, calmly to teach pets that rewards involving domestic violence. such as writing down details about animals’ come with calm cooperation. You Veterinary social workers have training in Cold weather, low humidity and can find videos and articles about daily needs: where they eat and how much, temperature fluctuations can body language, behavior and train- human-animal interactions and relationships, where you keep their food, whether they cause dry, itchy skin in dogs. ing at fearfreehappyhomes.com. and may be employed by veterinary hospitals receive regular medications, how often you — Dr. Marty Becker or have their own practices. Their clients might change the litter box, what the dog’s walk or • Baby, it’s cold outside! Protect Do you have a pet question? Send it have an acute illness, an unexpected surgery play routine is like, and so on. Include a list pet skin, fur and paws from winter’s to [email protected] or chill with the following tips: Ward off visit Facebook.com/DrMartyBecker. or an injury from a fall or car accident — any of pet care contacts, such as the veterinarian, itchy, flaky skin by using a humidifi- of which could render them unable to care for the nearest emergency clinic and the groomer er in your home and drying your pet About Pet Connection their pets for days, weeks or even months. In (if pets have regular appointments) — as well thoroughly when he comes in from playing in the snow. Rub petroleum Pet Connection is produced by a team other instances, clients may be facing a long- as someone who has agreed to provide emer- of pet-care experts headed by “The Dr. Oz term health crisis, such as a diagnosis of cancer gency pet care or transportation, and who has jelly into paws before taking your Show” veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker and or dementia, or a dangerous home situation a key to your home. Post the information on dog outdoors to help pads retain award-winning journalist Kim moisture and protect them from Campbell Thornton. Joining involving domestic violence. They may not the front of your refrigerator where it can be deicing salts and other chemicals them is dog trainer and behavior have family members or friends who can help. easily found. on streets and sidewalks. For dogs consultant Mikkel Becker. The role of the social worker is to help cli- In my stepmother’s case, we were fortunate Dr. Becker can be found with longer hair on their face, belly, at Facebook.com/DrMarty ents figure out how to manage not only their that her great-granddaughter was able to move legs, tail or paws, prevent develop- Becker or Kim Campbell animals’ care, but also their own. in temporarily to take care of Spike and Daisy. ment of ice balls by trimming hair Thornton is at Facebook. “Sometimes the difficulty of finding care for an But helping Ann put together a care plan — (especially between toes) or putting com/KimCampbell a coat on to protect the belly area. Thornton. Mikkel Becker animal can prevent people from staying on track and updating my own — is now at the top of my — Dr. Marty Becker, Kim Campbell is at Facebook.com/ with their own health care needs,” Moga says. to-do list. MikkelBecker. Thornton and Mikkel Becker

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#HabershamStrong #WashUp #MaskUp #RollUp B November 12, 2020 The Clayton Tribune HISTORY theclaytontribune.com Find us on Facebook at /claytonnews or follow our Twitter CLASSIFIEDS accounts — @ClaytonTribune, @CTribNews and LEGALS SPORTS @CTribSports — for live local sports scores and updates. ’Cats bolt to big early lead, clobber Elbert Big night for offense, defense in Region 8-AA rout

By Andy Diffenderfer The Wildcats’ of- of possession, with Sports editor fensive riches meant ﬂashy numbers both Even by their sky- an unfortunate bit of rushing and passing. high offensive stan- history for By contrast,

dards, the Wildcats’ the hosts. Elbert ran 16 opening quarter last The 63 more plays and Friday at Elbert Coun- points were managed more ty was one to savor. the most the than 400 fewer Ending the sus- Blue Devils yards. pense instantly, have ever Lang Wind- Rabun County scored yielded in ham stam- on three of its first one game, 63 peded for a four plays and bagged according to season-high 219 five first-period touch- the Georgia yards and four downs in a 63-7 Region High School touchdowns on 8-AA waltz at the Football just 11 carries. Granite Bowl. Historians His first three “I’m so proud of Association. attempts went the way we explod- The game for scores. ed,” said RCHS head was Rabun’s Gunner Stock- coach Jaybo Shaw, fourth of 63 ton ran nine whose team rose to 8-1 or more this times for 162 season, all in 7 yards and two overall and 2-0 region. “We had an unbeliev- the last five touchdowns, able week of prepa- weeks. and was 8-of-11 RCHS produced 601 passing for 220 yards Photo courtesy of Scott Poss ration and it showed tonight.” total yards on only 34 Sutton Jones intercepted three passes in the Wildcats’ Region 8-AA romp over Elbert County. Rabun County is 8-1. snaps and 19 minutes Please see CATS, 4B Eagles denied in soccer final, 2-0 By Andy Diffenderfer Sports editor With one win for each school, the third meeting between Rabun Gap-Na- coochee and Carmel Christian last Saturday decided a state boys soccer title. The North Carolina Independent Schools Ath- letic Association Class 4A Photo courtesy of Scott Poss championship, however, Rabun County running back Lang Windham punctured Elbert Coun- went to the Cougars, who ty for 219 yards and four touchdowns on just 11 carries. scored two second-half goals to prevail, 2-0 at Charlotte Christian. According to RGNS Region 8-AA crown head coach Jesse Brown, Carmel tallied first with Andy Diffenderfer/The Clayton Tribune about 25 minutes left, Marlin Klein (pictured from an earlier game) caught one of Aidan Semo’s three touchdown passes at stake as Wildcats, then added insurance in the Eagles’ win last Thursday at Union County. at the 12- or 13-minute mark. “The first 10, 15 min- Panthers tangle utes of the second half, RGNS wins sixth, stifles Union By Andy Diffenderfer we actually had a lot of By Andy Diffenderfer half. chances, and it was going Sports editor Sports editor “They stuck it to us well,” said Brown, whose The last obstacle between the Stepping away physically in the first team finished 13-3. “Then half, and we respond- Wildcats and a seventh straight they got their goal, and from North Carolina Region 8-AA title is a very fa- competition, Rabun ed,” RGNS head coach we were going kind of Joe Sturdivant said. “I miliar one. back and forth, and they Gap-Nacoochee closed The Friday home game with the regular season and thought that was a big got the second one. I was showing of our tough- Union County will be the 54th Union County at proud our boys fought the prepped for the playoffs 21 6 lifetime between the schools, ness that we can keep Rabun County whole time.” last Thursday by muz- breaking a tie with Franklin, zling Union County, 21-6 on throwing punches, Friday, 7:30 p.m., The Eagles, Brown be- 18-of-27 passing for 202 N.C., for Rabun’s most games in Blairsville. being aggressive and lieved, probably enjoyed yards with the three against any opponent. Adding Frank Snyder Aidan Semo thread- running our run game, the better of the action scores and an intercep- to the excitement is a region ed touchdown passes which is pretty down- Memorial Stadium about for the first 15 min- tion. champion still undecided. to Tucker Holloway, hill.” utes after intermission. Union, a Region 8-AA “This one’s our biggest rival,” Frans-Oscar Saarelain- Rabun Gap led, 7-6 at “I think if we had member of the Georgia said RCHS head coach Jaybo en and Marlin Klein, the break. The Eagles gotten a goal in that first High School Associa- Shaw, his side owning a com- and the defense limited missed a field goal bit of the second half, we tion, didn’t manage a fortable 37-16 edge in the series. the Panthers to 118 total first down in the second Please see CLASH, 3B yards. Semo finished Please see EAGLES, 2B Please see RIVALS, 3B Rabun Gap Eagles PLAYERS OF THE WEEK OUR FAMILY SERVING YOURS.

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Union County at Rabun normal for us brought on many challeng- County, 7:30 p.m. es but I can say I have the best kids out Rabun Gap at Providence there working and sweating to get better Day, 7 p.m. for every race and state was no different.” The Rabun girls fashioned a 258 team SATURDAY, NOV. 14 score, as Molly Jo Wright placed 25th Swimming (22:47.07) of 165 total starters. Lucy Hood took 33rd (23:09.84), Christina Gerge- Tallulah Falls at Hawaiian ni 42nd (24:24.67), Leonela Frias 76th Luau swim meet (Ruby Ful- (26:20.89) and Riley Greene 95th (27:53.21). bright Aquatic Center), 9 a.m. Andrew Zafra’s 54th-place 19:52.61 was fastest for the boys, who posted a FRIDAY, NOV. 20 527 team tally. Ethan Mazarky (20:27.46) Basketball and Chan Burrell (20:34.6) were 85th and 88th, Grant Britton 148th (22:15.0) and Pinecrest at Tallulah Falls, Britt McKissack 166th (23:11.55). 3:30 p.m. Also posting times were Vanessa SATURDAY, NOV. 21 Balderas (29:11.92) and Molly Mazarky (33:20.12) for the girls, and Sam Flaherty Photo courtesy of Rabun County High School Basketball (26:11.25) for the boys. The Rabun County High cross-country Wildcats closed the season last Saturday at the Class AA competition in Carrollton. Tallulah Falls at Rabun Gap, 3:30 p.m. MONDAY, NOV. 23 Tallulah boys run 15th at Class A Girls basketball Tallulah Falls at Trinity Christian School Hoops Har- Private meet; Alexander is 24th vest Classic From staff reports Bourlet (19:13.29, 10 Indians’ fifth runner, TUESDAY, NOV. 24 Behind a 17th-place seconds faster than up 77 spots from the Girls basketball showing from junior last year) and newcom- initial surge. Evan Prince, the Tal- er junior Charlie Cody Sophomore Canon Tallulah Falls at Trinity lulah Falls School boys (19:22.09) both edged Brooks (20:44.67) and Christian School Hoops Har- cross-country runners out other runners by freshman Austin Ball vest Classic placed 15th of 32 teams three-hundredths of (21:03.08) competed at Boys basketball last Saturday at the a second at the finish state for the first time, Class A Private state line. Bourlet placed Tallulah coach Scott Tallulah Falls vs. Monsignor meet in Carrollton. 68th and Cody 74th. Neal said. Donovan (at North Oconee Among 205 individ- Sophomore Walker Following her third- High), 2 p.m. ual starters, Prince, Bailey (99th in 19:56.22) place region finish, joined the former two captain Lucy Alexan- Basketball the Region 8 champion and a team captain, in placing in the top der, one of only two Rabun Gap at Stephens completed the course half in the race. Senior TFS girls to qualify for County, 6 p.m. in 17:39.73. The Indi- captain Collin Kelly the state meet twice, ans’ team score was (128th in 20:33.38) ran the third-best TFS TUESDAY, DEC. 1 377. came back from liter- girls state time ever Basketball Photo courtesy of Tallulah Falls School Senior captain Grey ally last in the first 400 (22:06.21) for 24th place Evan Prince’s 17th-place 17:39.73 was the Tallulah boys’ best time in Carrollton. meters to score as the of 202 starters. Rabun County at Stephens County, 6 p.m. Tallulah Falls at Bethlehem second-seed Providence Christian, 6 p.m. EAGLES Day (4-1). Kickoff will be OFFICE SUITE AVAILABLE Boys basketball 7 p.m. n CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 “This is supposedly the Dover Place Rabun Gap at Loganville favorite to win the whole 172 N. Main Street Christian, 6:30 p.m. thing,” Sturdivant said 172 N. Main Street just before halftime and of the Charlotte, N.C., Clayton, GA 30525 THURSDAY, DEC. 3 sustained two red-zone school. “It’s going to be Basketball turnovers in the third, a good matchup. They’re but a Remez Lockhart loaded with talent. 1,000 SF with Private Entrance Tallulah Falls at Towns interception — his first County, 6 p.m. They’ve got a good group of two — set up Semo’s of coaches … We’ve got to & Private Rest Room Girls basketball 5-yard scoring toss to be playing at the best we Saarelainen with 1:30 left possibly can.” Lakeview Academy at in the quarter. The Chargers won Call Sandy Simon Rabun County, 6 p.m. Lockhart’s second pick their first four games, on the opening snap of SATURDAY, DEC. 5 twice beating Charlotte the fourth put the Eagles Latin (48-0 and 37-20), Boys basketball at the Union 48-yard line. and defeating Charlotte 706–782-6901 • 561-789-0928 Semo hit Darren Agu Wesleyan at Tallulah Falls, Christian (32-28) and 3:30 p.m. (four catches, 51 yards) for Charlotte Country Day 20 to convert third-and-6, (35-30). 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Carmel Christian at Rabun four times for 37 yards, Gap, 1:15 p.m. back Helcher also didn’t It’s going to be the key to !5 Coleman Bryson convert- return after intermission, the game.” FOR YEARS OF MONDAY, DEC. 7 ed a key first down, and giving way to Hemphill. The other semifinal Semo threw 17 yards to COMMUNITY SUPPORT. Basketball “It was good to play a has top-seed Charlotte Cedric Anton to gobble up Georgia school, and play Christian and fourth- As of November 15th we will no longer be Towns County at Rabun the remaining time. the physicality of a north seed Charlotte Country Gap, 6 p.m. While Rabun Gap Georgia football team,” Day. The semifinal win- in operation. was icing its sixth win Sturdivant said. ners meet in the champi- TUESDAY, DEC. 8 (6-1), the Panthers’ five onship game Nov. 20. Liquidation sale Basketball second-half possessions Eagles, Providence “I’m excited about it,” 9:00 to 5:00 resulted in two punts and Day meet in playoff Sturdivant said. “The Stephens County at Rabun three of their four turn- Monday - Friday County, 6 p.m. Seeded third, Rabun people that are starting overs. Gap will open the four- to play big are playing Tallulah Falls at Union Union scored on its first ends 11/20 County, 6 p.m. team North Carolina big at the right time … possession of the night, Independent Schools Ath- We’ve got to show up Our Best, driving nine plays and 37 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9 letic Association Divi- ready to give them every- Steve and Jan yards before settling for sion I playoffs Friday at thing we’ve got.” Boys basketball Mason McCombs’ 34-yard Rabun Gap at Carolina field goal. Day, 6 p.m. The Eagles responded on their next series, cov- THURSDAY, DEC. 10 ering 75 yards in 13 snaps. Basketball The visitors, 8-of-12 on third downs for the night, Walhalla at Rabun County, overcame third-and-11 6 p.m. and third-and-12 before Rabun Gap at Bob Jones Semo’s 9-yard touchdown Academy, 7 p.m. toss to Holloway early in FRIDAY, DEC. 11 the second period. Logan Helcher com- Basketball pleted three passes on Bethlehem Christian at the Panthers’ next series, Tallulah Falls, 6 p.m. and a 27-yarder to Kaston Hemphill on third-and-13 SATURDAY, DEC. 12 led to McCombs’ 40-yard Boys basketball field goal 4:40 before halftime. Jonah Daniel’s Hebron Christian at Tallulah 22-yard burst ignited the Falls, 3:30 p.m. 12-play march. In the third, the teams Swimming turned the ball over twice Tallulah Falls at Winter each in a span of seven Snow meet (Ruby Fulbright snaps before the Eagles Aquatic Center), 9 a.m. regained command. Tor- res carried 17 times for 66 Game times and locations yards and Holloway made subject to change. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the seven receptions for 83 latest updates. yards for the winners. Daniel topped Union The Clayton Tribune SPORTS November 12, 2020 B3

Contributed photos In left photo is Rabun County’s Claud Derrick while he was with the Chicago Cubs in the National League. In right photo are members of the 1939 Clayton High School girls basketball team, C Division champion of the 9th District, are (seated, from left) Oma Lee Burrell, Toni Marsengill, Faye June Duncan and Maurine Thompson. Kneeling on the second row are Helen Crisp, Mary Hopper, Roslyn Bynum and Marjorie Green. At rear are coach Marion Derrick, Mary Alice Fisher, Anna Belle Bleckley, Doris Bleckley and Susie Smith. Derrick, Gillespie, Clayton girls hoopsters are RCHS hall inductees By Tom Law reared in the Rabun onship teams in Philadel- punted in football and in 1938. Gillespie also Marsengill, Faye June Toccoa Record town of Burton before the phia. was a captain of the UGA lettered in baseball at Duncan, Maurine Two individuals and waters of Lake Burton His best season was basketball team. He was a Georgia in 1938. Thompson, Helen Crisp, one team from the Early covered the town. in 1913 with the High- shot-putter on the Bulldog The 1939 girls basket- Mary Hopper, Roslyn Rabun (prior to 1950) He played baseball at landers/Yankees. He track team. ball team for Clayton Bynum, Marjorie Green, from the Class of 2020 are the University of Georgia batted .292 while playing Derrick is a member of High School amassed a Mary Alice Fisher, Anna inductees into the Rabun and was the ﬁrst-ever 23 games. He played the the Georgia Sports Hall sterling record of 27- Belle Bleckley, Doris County High School Wall Bulldog baseball player most games in 1911 as of Fame. 1-2 in 1939 en route to Bleckley and Susie Smith. of Fame/Athletic Hall of to make it in the major he appeared in 36 games Gillespie was reared in winning the Division C The Rabun girls played Fame. leagues. with the Athletics in 1912 Clayton, but played high Ninth District Champion- teams from Jasper,

They are major-league Derrick played for four and batted .230. He was school football at Elbert ship. There was no state Demorest, Epworth, baseball player Claud different teams in five sea- 25 years old during that County because Rabun championship for basket- Lakemont, Tate, Canton Derrick, University of sons as a major leaguer: season. did not field a football ball in those years. and Cumming that sea- Georgia football letter- Philadelphia Athletics, His lifetime major team. Coached by Marion son. Cost of admission to man Marvin Gillespie New York Highlanders league batting average He was a three-year Derrick, later Marian Gil- a high school basketball and the 1939 Clayton High (later known as the Yan- was .242. He hit one letterman in football for bert who was a longtime game in 1939 was 20 cents, School girls basketball kees), Cincinnati Reds and career home run in what the Georgia Bulldogs English teacher at RCHS, according to the Clayton team. the Chicago Cubs. He also was known as the “dead from 1936-1938, and was the team hosted the Ninth Tribune. The group will be recog- played for Baltimore in ball” era when few home co-captain in 1938. District basketball tour- Next week will be a nized at pre-game cere- the International league. runs were hit. Gillespie played for nament in what was then closer look at Frank Sny- monies at Rabun County’s Derrick was primarily As a Bulldog, Der- coach Harry Mehre in the new Rabun County der, Nancy Short Jones, first-round state playoff a reserve infielder play- rick played on the 1908 1936 and 1937 and Joel Gym, now known as the Gail Crowe, the 1998 game Friday, Nov. 27. ing shortstop and second Southern Intercollegiate Hunt in 1938. The Bull- Rabun Civic Center. Wildcat football team and Derrick was born and base. He was a member of championship baseball dogs were 5-4-1 in 1936, Team members were the 1991 state champion two World Series champi- team. He played end and 6-3-2 in 1937, and 5-4-1 Oma Lee Burrell, Toni golf team.

Gap’s record. CLASH “Since then, we kind TFS swimmers are second overall in opener of rolled,” Brown said. n CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 “I was proud of how the The Tallulah Falls Rickman, for the mid- state-of-the-art TFS Na- boys kept going through- middle- and high-school dle-school girls, took tatorium attracts many out the season and stayed teams both finished second in the 50 breast to the sport. would have been in a positive ... I couldn’t ask second overall in the sea- too. The success of last good position,” he said. for anything more.” son-opening meet Oct. The Indian swimmers year helps as well. “It’s been a little bit Looking at the roster, 31 at the Ruby Fulbright return to action Satur- The boys will be with- since we’ve been down Rabun Gap, according to Aquatic Center in Clark- day, Nov. 14. out recent grads John or tied.” Brown, has two center esville. Nichols (second-team The schools split backs and prolific striker Highlights included Season outlook all-state), Riley Barron matches a week apart in Jacobo Saenz among Tillie Cumley, Hannah TFS is riding the wave (third-team all-state), September, Rabun Gap those to replace. Hickox, Dan Griswold of last year’s historic Caden Griffis (third- winning, 1-0 and Carmel “We’re looking to and Nelson Wilkinson season. The boys set team) and Hunter Wey- squeaking by, 3-2. Before build on this year and having great showings Wolfe, Halle Weyrich, seven new school records rich (third-team). How- the state final, a 2-1 loss try to replace those for varsity, dropping Tamia Moss) was also and finished seventh at ever, there are plenty of Sept. 19 at Asheville seniors,” he said. “We’re time from last sea- second. the Georgia High School opportunities for others School was the only excited with the crew we son personal-bests. Mid- The middle-school 200 Association state meet, to step up and duplicate other blemish on Rabun have coming back.” dle-schoolers Jedd free relay quartet (Griff- the highest finish ever that success. Thomas, Frankie Pribyl is, Rickman, Hamon, for the program. “Our returning swim- and Charlie Harris also Henderson) placed Numbers were down mers are excited to dropped time from last second. last season, but there is continue their successes season’s personal-bests. Cole Borchers claimed an uptick in the partici- from last season,” Rachel The middle-school the top spot for the boys pation as TFS dives into Nichols said. “Many girls 200-yard medley 50 backstroke for the the 2020-21 season. swimmers were excited We’ve got your home relay finished second, middle-school team, “We are growing in following the conclusion COVERED led by Molly Rickman, while Hamon won the numbers and experience of last season and were WINTER Mia Hamon, Carsyn same event for the mid- as a program,” coach Ra- prepared to train hard this Griffis and Olivia Hen- dle-school girls. chel Nichols said. “With over the summer. Due to derson. Wilkinson took Thomas was runner-up the opening of the new the pandemic, many did 706-776-1830 | 706-969-7001 the runner-up spot in the in the middle-school facility on the horizon, not get to compete during high-school 100 butterfly, 50 breast, with Wey- we have a lot of positive the summer months. 191 Walls Complex Circle, Clarkesville and the high-school girls rich also finishing energy from swimmers These swimmers are Independently Owned and Operated Franchise. Lic. #CR108607 200 freestyle relay team second in the 100 breast as well as coaches.” excited to be back in the (Karis Tatum, Emily for the high-school girls. Indeed, the brand new, pool.”

beating Banks Oct. 23 Friday night. It just adds on offense, according to RIVALS and falling by three a little bit more when it’s Shaw, with a tight end ATTENTION touchdowns the next Union.” and three receivers. They n CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 week to visiting Elbert, The Panthers are 3-4 run a 3-4 formation on MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES also 1-1. The Blue Devils overall after losing last defense, similar to what and Leopards (0-2 region) Thursday to visiting the Wildcats shredded “It’s a little bit different clash Nov. 20 in Elberton. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee, last week in Elbert. than the rest of them. A three-way tie for 21-6. The rest of their “They’re very well NEW HEALTH PLAN FOR They know a lot about us first will result if Union non-region results show coached up,” Shaw said. and we know a lot about prevails Friday and victories over Pickens “They do a good job. them. It’s always exciting Elbert beats Banks. If (28-14) and Chestatee (39- Their coaching staff puts when it’s Union week.” Union and Banks win, the 19), and defeats to Fannin their guys in a position After dropping six of Panthers and Wildcats County (24-20) and Com- to win. It will be a good seven from 2005 to 2011, would tie for first. merce (32-14). high school football RABUN the ’Cats, under Lee and In tiebreaker scenarios, The Panthers prefer game, with region-title Jaybo Shaw, have taken head-to-head would be an “11 personnel” setup stakes on the line.” six straight meetings dat- the first consideration. ing to 2012. The majority After that, if three teams of those six wins have are tied for first, a tie- COUNTY been one-sided, including breaker called the +12/-12 last year’s 49-7 blowout rule would be applied MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN WITH: which Rabun entered Estate Sale to the tied schools. Only ranked fifth and Union from games between the • $0 Premium and $5 Doctor Co-Pay seventh. three tied teams would be NOVEMBER 13TH AND 14TH / 9AM-5PM Rabun, 8-1 overall and considered. • Dental $750 ranked third in Class The ’Cats are riding a 252 TWILIGHT LANE, TIGER, GA • Vision $250 For Glasses AA, sits 2-0 in region scary offensive wave, av- action after stomping eraging 62 points a game • R • E S • • Hearing Aids Banks County and Elbert the last five contests. The • E P H • E E • County the last two chance to secure a region Call your local agent for more information: weeks. title at home is very spe- • L O F • C • A Friday win brings cial, according to Shaw. • F S T • T C • another 8-AA crown. A “Our team has worked Joni Bliss: loss brings tiebreakers hard to put themselves • C • G • B • into play, and the possi- into this situation, and H bilities of a two- or three- so have our coaches,” team deadlock for first. he said. “We’re excited Please wear a mask. No children please. 706-897-4153 Union is 1-1 after to be back at home this B4 November 12, 2020 SPORTS The Clayton Tribune

Champions honored at annual Jim Kelly tennis tournament The 23rd annual Jim Kelly Tennis Tournament Oct. 22, 24 and 25 was possibly the largest ever, according to Rabun County High tennis coach Bryan Getty. Getty, the men’s singles winner, is at right. More than 80 signed up to play, and about 78 participated in the fundraiser for the Wildcat tennis program. Champions were honored in nine divisions. Clockwise from above left are winners Derek HInkle (boys singles), Ella Kate Canaday (girls singles), Landan Bedingfield and Andy Nolan (boys doubles), Nancy Harper and Brooke Wilson (women’s B doubles), Eliza Dean and John Miele (mixed B doubles), Josh Leon and Jim Eyler (men’s doubles), Jan Pearce and Laura Calvert (women’s A doubles), and Canaday and Jenica Steill (girls doubles). Submitted photos

some really good field 9-yard line, the ’Cats lar-season finale and CATS position,” said Shaw, who returned to the end zone then the playoffs. also lauded his team’s in two plays. Clark’s 76- “I really like where n CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 tempo and physicality. yard catch-and-run put we’re at with our foot- Fans had barely settled them in the red zone, and ball team,” Shaw said. in their seats before after a penalty, Stockton “I think we’re starting and three TDs to Adriel Windham took the sec- kept for a 20-yard touch- to play some of our best Clark. In another huge ond snap of the game 86 down. football, but also think night, the senior caught yards for a touchdown. The visitors’ sec- that our best, complete four passes for 190 yards, Following three Elbert ond-quarter touchdowns game, our best football, all in a first half which incompletions and a were Stockton connec- is still ahead of us.” ended, 49-7. shanked punt, he darted tions with Clark. The What little offense the The defense joined the the remaining 34 yards first measured 50 yards Blue Devils (2-5 overall, fun, too, with 173 yards for 14-0, with 10:27 still and ended a 74-yard 1-1 region) generated allowed and two fourth- left in the first quarter. drive, and the second 19 mostly came from run- and-1 denials. Three Rabun pounced on con- after Keller’s punt return ning back C.J. Tate (13 ’Cats reached double secutive turnovers and to the Blue Devil 32. carries, 52 yards) and digits in total tackles: turned them into points. The second half was Scarborough, 8-of-22 Brody Jarrard 12, Hoff On the first play played with a running passing for 92 yards plus Windham 11 and Will after a fumble recovery, clock, though the ’Cats the three interceptions. Turpin 10. Stockton threw 45 yards still had time to tack on Elbert closes the reg- Hogan Woodard wasn’t to Clark. Jones’ first two touchdowns. ular season Nov. 20 at far back with nine, and interception led to Wind- As with his first two, home against 8-AA rival Cory Keller added seven. ham’s third touchdown, Jones’ third pick early in Banks County. Photo courtesy of Scott Poss Seven tackles for loss a 17-yarder for 28-0 at the the third quarter led to Turner Grimmett (No. 2) made six tackles in the Wildcats’ win. were divided among 7:21 mark. Stockton had points. seven players, and Cesar gained 50 the previous Rabun was forced to Cruz and Chris Thomp- play. punt but recovered a son registered sacks. Elbert got one score fair-catch fumble at the Clear, Pure Water. The way it should be. Of Rabun’s five take- back on a fourth-and-6 Elbert 43, and Windham aways, Sutton Jones gamble, Braydon Scar- took the next carry the Do you know what’s in your water? snagged three intercep- borough hitting Hall on distance. Stockton’s last tions and caught as many a 31-yard lob. The Blue snap was his 69-yard We do. And we can make it Elbert passes as the Blue Devils gained more hope touchdown gallop early Devils’ top receiver, Quin with a fumble recovery, in the fourth. safe and clean for you. Hall (three catches, 37 but Jones intercepted on Shaw likes what he’s yards). the next snap. seeing from his team as “Our defense got us Starting from their they head to the regu-

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list. ers until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, Decem- , deceased, are hereby notified 2 of Shadow Mountain at Wynngate at ments, liens, encumbrances, zoning acres as more fully described on that Auction starts @ 9:30am both ber 3, 2020 at their office located at 25 to make immediate payment to the un- Dillard, containing 3.24 acres as more ordinances, restrictions, covenants, certain plat of survey prepared by days. Courthouse Square Suite 201 Clay- dersigned and all creditors of said fully described on that certain plat of and matters of record superior to the Samuel L. Duvall, Georgia Registered ton, GA 30525. Bids must be submit- decedent are hereby notified to render survey prepared by Samuel L. Duvall, Deed to Secure Debt first set out Land Surveyor No. 2295, dated Febru- 10% BP/7% sales tax ted in duplicate on the bid package cash or local check their claims to the undersigned. Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. above. ary 10, 2004, revised August 9, 2004, Proposal Form along with a 5% bid This the 19th day of October, 2020. 2295, dated February 24, 2005, re- The entity that has full authority to ne- which is recorded in the office of the View online @ bond. No faxed or emailed bids ac- www.gtgauctions.com Witness my/our hand(s) and seal(s), vised March 1, 2005, which is record- gotiate, amend and modify all terms of Clerk of Rabun Superior Court in Plat cepted. Bids will be publicly opened on the day above written. ed in the office of the Clerk of Rabun the Deed to Secure Debt with the Book 53, Page 72. Reference is had For more info 770-318-6543 and read aloud at said office after sub- s/David Leigh Wyatt and Kelly Wyatt Superior Court in Plat Book 52, Page Debtor is: RABUN COUNTY BANK lo- and made to said plat and record of GAL#3969 mittal deadline. Owens, acting as Co-Executors of the 180. Reference is had and made to cated at 121 Rickman Street, Clayton, the same for a full and complete de- Moving Sale A thorough review of the bid package John Leigh Wyatt Estate. said plat and record of the same for a Georgia 30525, 706-782-4571. The scription of the property herein de- 6206 Wolfork Road Rabun Gap description and bid documents are re- Address: 203 Zack Dillard Lane, Dil- full and complete description of the secured Creditor is not required by law scribed. Nov. 13-14th 9-3 quired prior to submitting bids. A lard, GA 30537 property herein described. to negotiate, amend or modify the This conveyance is made subject to MANDATORY pre bid meeting will be Telephone: (706) 982-2387 This conveyance is made subject to terms of the Deed to Secure Debt.To that certain Declaration of Restrictive YARD SALE held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 4C-10/22-11/12/20 that certain Declaration of Restrictive the best knowledge and belief of the Covenants for Wynngate at Dillard dat- Multi-family yard sale this Sat- at 10 AM at the building site located at Covenants for Wynngate at Dillard dat- undersigned the party in possession of ed October 26, 2000, which is record- urday, 11/14, 8-3pm. 243 Old 73 Jo Dotson Circle, Clayton, GA ed October 26, 2000, which is record- the property is GREGORY A. YAGER ed in the office of the Clerk of Rabun Cherokee Rd., Cleveland 30525. ed in the office of the Clerk of Rabun and/or any tenant or tenants in posses- Superior Court in Deed Book F-20, The information for bidders, form of NOTICE Superior Court in Deed Book F-20, sion and said property is located at Lot Page 167 and that certain First bid, form of contract, plans & specifica- 2, Shadow Mountain at Wynngate, Amendment dated April 25, 2001, On November 20, 2020 the Rabun Page 167 and that certain First tions and forms of bid bond, perfor- Amendment dated April 25, 2001, Dillard, Georgia 30537 and is desig- which is recorded in the office of the County Supervisor of Elections will be- mance and payment bond and other nated as being Rabun County Tax Clerk of Rabun Superior Court in Deed BEST PRICES PAID. CASH for gin conducting the public Logic and which is recorded in the office of the contract documents may be examined Clerk of Rabun Superior Court in Deed Parcel # 038133E. Book U-20, Page 322 and that certain Gold, Silver, Coins, Jewelry. Accuracy test involving the (ICX) BMD at the following location: Commission- The sale will be conducted subject to: Second Amendment of Declaration of and printers' units, polling place Scan- Book U-20, Page 322 and that certain Call for appointment. High- er's Office, 25 Courthouse Square Second Amendment of Declaration of (1.) confirmation that the sale is not Covenants and Restrictions for Wyn- ner and E Poll Pads and all voting sys- lands, Gold-N-Clipper. 828- Suite 201 Clayton, GA 30525. prohibited under the U. S. Bankruptcy ngate at Dillard dated January 31, tem components to be used in the Ab- Covenants and Restrictions for Wyn- 526-4989. 410 Main St. Reproducible PDF's of all bidders doc- ngate at Dillard dated January 31, Code; and (2.) final confirmation and 2003 and recorded in Deed Book T-23, sentee precinct (Georgia DRE rule uments will be emailed to all qualified 2003 and recorded in Deed Book T-23, audit of the status of the loan with the Page 57, Clerk's office, Rabun Superi- bidders who request them by emailing 183-1-12-.08) for the General Election Runoff to be held on December 1, Page 57, Clerk's office, Rabun Superi- holder of the Deed to Secure Debt. or Court. Wesley Taylor at: This 30th day of October, 2020. This conveyance is made subject to 2020. Also, on November 20, 2020 or Court, and any and all amendments [email protected] or modifications thereto of record. RABUN COUNTY BANK, as Attorney easements to roads or utilities not of 1BR 1BA fully furnished, by (Georgia DRE rule 183-1-12-.02; 183- The Owner reserves the right to reject in Fact for Gregory A. Yager under record but in visible use and existence stream. No pets or smoking. 1-12-.08) the Supervisor of Elections This conveyance is made subject to st any or all proposals and to waive tech- easements to roads or utilities not of Power of Sale contained in Security or shown on the above-described $700/mo. Available Nov. 15. 1 will be beginning and conducting the nical errors if, in the Owner's judge- Deed recorded in Deed Book E-29, plats, zoning regulations or other regu- mo & deposit public Logic and Accuracy test involv- record but in visible use and existence ment, the best interests of the Owner or shown on the above-described Page 176, Rabun County, Georgia lations imposed by governmental au- ing the (ICX) BMD and printers' units, will thereby be promoted. Records thority and a lien for real estate taxes 1BR units available; polling place Scanner, ICC Worksta- plats, zoning regulations or other regu- No bidder may withdraw his bid within lations imposed by governmental au- ALBERT O. ENGLISH, LLC not yet due and payable. 2BR apartments available. tion and Central Scanner, E Poll Pads 30 days after the actual date of the Attorney for RABUN COUNTY BANK Conveyed herewith is a perpetual non- Office location: 43 Europe and all voting system components to thority and a lien for real estate taxes opening thereof. not yet due and payable. 17 Chechero Street exclusive easement for ingress and Lane, Clayton. 706-782-4633, 3C-11/5-11/19-20 be used on Election Day, General 706-490-1534 Election Runoff to be held on De- Conveyed herewith is a perpetual non- Clayton, GA 30525 egress to and from the above-de- exclusive easement for ingress and (706) 782-4285 scribed property over and across the cember 1, 2020. On these days, 1BR/1BA, Downtown Clayton, PUBLICATION DATES: subdivision roads of Wynngate at Dil- preparation and testing will commence egress to and from the above-de- No Smoking-First/Last/Security scribed property over and across the Thursday, November 5, 2020 lard to and from the public road system at 9:00 a.m. at 2313 Hwy 441 S Clay- Deposit Required. $750 Month. STATE OF GEORGIA Thursday, November 12, 2020 of Rabun County, Georgia. ton Ga. 30525 and at the Rabun Coun- subdivision roads of Shadow Mountain Call L.J. 706-782-2772 COUNTY OF RABUN at Wynngate at Dillard and Wynngate Thursday, November 19, 2020 This conveyance is made subject to ty Board of Elections and Registration NOTICE TO CREDITORS Thursday, November 26, 2020 those perpetual, non-exclusive ease- 2BD/1BA Home. View of Office located at 18 Old Raco High Dr. at Dillard to and from the public road AND DEBTORS system of Rabun County, Georgia. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A ment rights reserved in that certain Clayton, Georgia 30525 and shall con- Glassey Mtn. Propane heat, All persons indebted to EDWARD R. DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Book tinue until such preparation and testing This conveyance is made subject to wood stove, electric baseboard. DILLARD, deceased, are hereby noti- those perpetual, non-exclusive ease- TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR- I-21, Page 555, Clerk's office, Rabun is complete. This preparation and test- Full kitchen. 950 sqft fied to make immediate payment to the MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED Superior Court. ing are open to the public for observa- ment rights reserved in that certain $850/month. Call 678-438-4142 undersigned and all creditors of said Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Book FOR THAT PURPOSE. The property herein conveyed is sub- tion. For more information call 706- decedent are hereby notified to render n:\wpdata\emily\foreclosure docs\19- ject to that non-exclusive, perpetual 2BD/2BA. Full, unfinished 782-1878 I-21, Page 555, Clerk's office, Rabun their claims to the undersigned. Superior Court. 360 foreclosure ad - notice sale under forty foot (40') road easement crossing basement! 706-782-4633. 1C-11/12/20 This the 21st day of October, 2020. Grantors herein reserve unto them- power in security rcb v yager 2.doc same and now or formerly known as 3 bd/2ba 3 porches, deck over Witness my/our hand(s) and seal(s), selves, their heirs, successors and as- 4C-11/5-11/26/20 Crestview Drive and the rights of oth- looking creek, field and moun- on the day above written. signs a non-exclusive, perpetual ease- ers to use said road. tains, Sunroom & 3 car garage, s/Claude Edward Dillard, acting as Ex- ment for ingress, egress and utilities, YAGER Further, the property herein conveyed close to town in nice communi- ecutor of the Edward R. Dillard Estate. YAGER over, under and across those roads NOTICE OF SALE UNDER is subject to that non-exclusive, per- Address: 954 Franklin St., Dillard, GA NOTICE OF SALE UNDER crossing the above-described Lot 2 POWER IN SECURITY DEED petual easement for ingress and ty. 1 year lease, $1500 month. 30537 Call/text 706-982-2092 POWER IN SECURITY DEED and running along the boundary lines G E O R G I A egress over and across that forty foot Telephone: (706) 490-2590 G E O R G I A of same as shown upon the above-ref- RABUN COUNTY (40') road easement crossing the north 4C-10/29-11/19/20 RABUN COUNTY erenced plat of survey. Our File No. 19-360 western corner of the above-described STATE OF GEORGIA Our File No. 19-360 Further, the property herein conveyed Under and by virtue of the power of Lot 38, as said easement is shown COUNTY OF RABUN Under and by virtue of the power of is subject to that portion of same lying sale contained in a Deed to Secure upon the above-referenced plat of sur- Studio apartment for rent. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND sale contained in a Deed to Secure and being within that non-exclusive, Debt given by GREGORY A. YAGER vey. Close to town. $500 utilities in- DEBTORS Debt given by GREGORY A. YAGER perpetual fifty foot (50') easement now to RABUN COUNTY BANK dated May Further, the property herein conveyed cluded. 706-982-9355 All persons indebted to DUSTIN to RABUN COUNTY BANK dated or formerly known as Shadow Moun- 22, 2006 and recorded in Deed Book is subject to that non-exclusive, per- THOMAS DUHAMELL, deceased, are November 4, 2005 and recorded in tain Drive, that forty foot (40') ease- C-30, Page 643, Rabun County, Geor- petual easement for ingress and hereby notified to make immediate Deed Book E-29, Page 176, Rabun ment now or formerly known as gia Records, conveying the after de- egress over and across that driveway payment to the undersigned and all County, Georgia Records, conveying Smokey Hollow Drive, and that forty scribed property to secure two Notes easement extending from that forty creditors of said decedent are hereby the after described property to secure foot (40') easement running along the described as follows: (1.) A Note dated foot (40') road easement to the north- Home for Sale. Private, remod- two Notes described as follows: (1.) A June 15, 2011 in the original principal eled home in Covecrest. 3BD notified to render their claims to the un- northeastern boundary line of Lot 2 as east corner of the above-described Lot dersigned. Note dated June 15, 2011 in the origi- same are shown upon the above-refer- amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY- 38, as same is shown upon the above- 2BA, fenced, garage, screen nal principal amount of ONE HUN- enced plat of survey, and the rights of FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUDRED referenced plat of survey. porch, deck off master, has This the 2nd day of November, 2020. Witness my/our hand(s) and seal(s), DRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND ONE others to use said road. FORTY-TWO AND 43/100 DOLLARS The debt secured by said deed to se- well. $239,000 call 706-490- on the day above written. HUDRED FORTY-TWO AND 43/100 The debt secured by said deed to se- ($155,142.43) and (2.) A Note dated cure debt has been and is hereby de- 0259 Ashley M. Duhamell acting as Admin- DOLLARS ($155,142.43) and (2.) A cure debt has been and is hereby de- June 15, 2011 in the original principal clared due because of, among other istratrix of the Dustin Thomas Note dated June 15, 2011 in the origi- clared due because of, among other amount of EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND possible events of default, the failure Duhamell Estate. nal principal amount of EIGHTY-NINE possible events of default, the failure EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE to pay the indebtedness as and when Address: 3241 E County Rd. 44 THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIX- to pay the indebtedness as and when AND 29/100 DOLLARS ($89,863.29), due and in the manner provided in the 116 acres for sale $4,000/acre Eustis, FL, 32736 TY-THREE AND 29/100 DOLLARS due and in the manner provided in the with interest thereon as set forth there- Notes and Deed to Secure Debt. The Hwy 123, Toccoa, Ga Wards Telephone: (706) 970-8906 ($89,863.29), with interest thereon as Notes and Deed to Secure Debt. The in, there will be sold by the under- debt remaining in default, this sale will Creek runs through property 4C-11/5-11/26/20 set forth therein, there will be sold by debt remaining in default, this sale will signed at public outcry to the highest be made for the purpose of paying the the undersigned at public outcry to the be made for the purpose of paying the bidder, for cash, before the courthouse same and all expenses of this sale, as 706-244-2437 STATE OF GEORGIA highest bidder, for cash, before the same and all expenses of this sale, as door of Rabun County, Georgia, within provided in the Deed to Secure Debt CTR606780 COUNTY OF RABUN courthouse door of Rabun County, provided in the Deed to Secure Debt the legal hours of sale on the first and by law. Said property will be sold NOTICE TO CREDITORS PERSIMMON LAND Georgia, within the legal hours of sale and by law. Said property will be sold Tuesday in December, 2020, the subject to any outstanding ad valorem AND DEBTORS on the first Tuesday in December, subject to any outstanding ad valorem same being December 1, 2020, the taxes (including taxes which are a lien, 2+ acre lot in the Persimmon VIRGIL All persons indebted to 2020, the same being December 1, taxes (including taxes which are a lien, following described property: but not yet due and payable), any mat- Community of Clayton, GA. GLASPIE deceased, are hereby noti- Pond and 300 ft creek 2020, the following described property: but not yet due and payable), any mat- All that tract or parcel of land lying and ters which may be disclosed by a cur- fied to make immediate payment to the All that tract or parcel of land lying and ters which may be disclosed by a cur- being in Land Lot 176 of the Second rent accurate survey and inspection of frontage, water, septic, electric undersigned and all creditors of said in place. Call 706-782-3360 being in Land Lots 176 and 189 of the rent accurate survey and inspection of Land District of Rabun County, Geor- the property, any easements, assess- decedent are hereby notified to render Second Land District of Rabun County, the property, any easements, assess- gia, and being designated as Lot 38 of ments, liens, encumbrances, zoning for more info. their claims to the undersigned. 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quest that a public hearing be held to ficial record. Oral statements shall be situated on the parcels are excluded Tax Years Due: 2019 in Deed Book B39, Page 490. Being LEGALS discuss their services being offered or concise to afford all an opportunity to from sale unless otherwise noted. Any Deed Book: Y6/256 known as Tax Map & Parcel C011040, development of the application. be heard. mobile home included will be consid- Legal Description: All that tract of land Rabun County, Georgia. ■ CONTINUED FROM PAGE B6 Written comments, requests for a pub- Boyce Speed, Chairman ered a fixture of the property. All re- being in the: State of Georgia, County Map & Parcel:C011041 lic hearing and/or written notice of in- Rabun County Planning Commission demption rights given to the land will of Rabun, City of Clayton, Land Lot Defendant in Fi Fa:CMLM Develop- tent by private for-profit transportation 2C-11/5-11/12/20 apply to the mobile home. 36, 2nd District, being 1.32 acres, ment Corporation operators to provide or participate in Map & Parcel: 043B012 more or less. Or as further described in Current Record Holder:CMLM Devel- ordinances, restrictions, covenants, any or all of the above services should Defendant in Fi Fa:Moss, Randy S Deed Book 52, Page 222 & Deed opment Corporation and matters of record superior to the be submitted no later than fifteen {15) Current Record Holder: Moss, Randy Book Y6, Page 256. Being known as CRH Address: PO Box 5013, Deed to Secure Debt first set out days from the date of this publication IN THE PROBATE COURT S & Heirs Known & Unknown of Moss, Tax Map & Parcel C011017, Rabun Montgomery, AL 36103 above. to: Greg James, Chairman, Rabun OF RABUN COUNTY Judy Deceased County, Georgia. Amount Due: $364.04 The entity that has full authority to ne- County Board of Commissioners, 25 STATE OF GEORGIA CRH Address: 104 Dellwood Court Map & Parcel:C011039 Tax Years Due: 2019 gotiate, amend and modify all terms of Courthouse Square, Suite 201, Clay- IN RE: ESTATE OF Easley, SC 29642 Defendant in Fi Fa:CMLM Develop- Deed Book: B39/511 the Deed to Secure Debt with the ton, GA 30525. Phone number: 706- WINNIE CHRISTINE GRAGG, Amount Due: ment Corporation Legal Description: All that tract of land Debtor is: RABUN COUNTY BANK lo- 782-5271. DECEASED $ 518.34 Current Record Holder: CMLM Devel- being in the: State of Georgia, County cated at 121 Rickman Street, Clayton, If no response is received within the fif- ESTATE NO. 4108 Tax Years Due: 2019 opment Corporation of Rabun, City of Clayton, Land Lot Georgia 30525, 706-782-4571. The teen (15) days, Rabun Transit will pro- NOTICE Deed Book: W41/698 CRH Address: PO Box 5013, 36, 2nd District, being 0.25 acres, Montgomery, AL 36103 secured Creditor is not required by law ceed with the application to the Geor- (For Discharge from Office Legal Description: All that tract of land more or less. Or as further described in to negotiate, amend or modify the gia Department of Transportation. and all Liability) being in the: State of Georgia, County Amount Due: $390.26 Deed Book B39, Page 511. Being Tax Years Due: 2019 terms of the Deed to Secure Debt. 11/12/2020 IN RE: Petition for Discharge of Per- of Rabun, City of Clayton, Land Lot 1, known as Tax Map & Parcel C011041, To the best knowledge and belief of sonal Representative 5th District, being 1.00 acre, more or Deed Book: B39/513 Rabun County, Georgia. Legal Description: All that tract of land Map & Parcel:C016015A004 the undersigned the party in posses- TO: All and singular the heirs of said less. Or as further described as Tract sion of the property is GREGORY A. Decedent, the beneficiaries under the 3 in Deed Book W41, Page 698. Being being in the: State of Georgia, County Defendant in Fi Fa:Garguilo, Eugenia of Rabun, City of Clayton, Land Lot YAGER and/or any tenant or tenants will, and to whom it may concern: known as Tax Map & Parcel 043B012, Current Record Holder: Garguilo, Eu- in possession and said property is lo- This is to notify you to file objection, if Rabun County, Georgia. 36, 2nd District. Being Lots 52, 53, 54, genia 55 & 1/2 of Lot 56, of J H Tate & cated at Lot 38, Wynngate at Dillard, RABUN COUNTY there is any, to the above-referenced Map & Parcel: 043B013 CRH Address: 199 South Main Street Dillard, Georgia 30537 and is desig- PLANNING COMMISSION Petition, in this Court on or before Defendant in Fi Fa:Moss, Randy S Blanche Tate Subdivision. As shown in Pearl River, NY 10965 Plat Book 2, Page 253. Or as further nated as being Rabun County Tax NOTICE OF HEARING NOVEMBER 23, 2020. Current Record Holder: Moss, Randy Amount Due: $652.16 Parcel # 038113D. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objec- S & Heirs Known & Unknown of Moss, described in Deed Book B39, Page Tax Years Due: 2019 513. Being known as Tax Map & Par- The sale will be conducted subject to: AND PARTIES tions to the Petition must be in writing, Judy Deceased Deed Book: V30/373 (1.) confirmation that the sale is not A hearing will be held in the Rabun setting forth the grounds of any such CRH Address: 104 Dellwood Court cel C011039, Rabun County, Georgia. Legal Description: All that tract of land Map & Parcel:C011040 prohibited under the U. S. Bankruptcy County Courthouse at 6:00 p.m. before objections. All objections should be Easley, SC 29642 being in the: State of Georgia, County Code; and (2.) final confirmation and the Rabun County Planning Commis- sworn to before a notary public or be- Amount Due: $404.31 Defendant in Fi Fa:CMLM Develop- of Rabun, City of Clayton, Land Lot 8, ment Corporation audit of the status of the loan with the sion on the November 23, 2020, con- fore a Probate Court Clerk, and filing Tax Years Due: 2019 2nd District. Being Unit 4, of Tuscany holder of the Deed to Secure Debt. cerning a proposed amendment to fees must be tendered with your objec- Deed Book: W41/698 Current Record Holder: CMLM Devel- Mountain Subdivision. As shown in opment Corporation This 30th day of October, 2020. “Rabun County Code of Ordinances tions, unless you qualify to file as an Legal Description: All that tract of land Condominium Plat Book 2, Pages 250 RABUN COUNTY BANK, as Attorney Chapter 56 Zoning.” This hearing is indigent party. Contact Probate Court being in the: State of Georgia, County CRH Address: PO Box 5013, 257. Or as further described in Deed Montgomery, AL 36103 in Fact for Gregory A. Yager under held under the authority granted by Ar- personnel for the required amount of of Rabun, City of Clayton, Land Lot 1, Book V30, Page 373. Being known as Power of Sale contained in Security ticle XII of said Ordinance. filing fees. If any objections are filed, a 5th District, being 3.00 acres, more or Amount Due: $364.04 Tax Map & Parcel C016015A004, Tax Years Due: 2019 Deed recorded in Deed Book C-30, The purpose of said hearing is to re- hearing will be scheduled at a later less. As shown in Plat Book 3, Page Rabun County, Georgia. Page 643, Rabun County, Georgia ceive comments on the proposal of date. If no objections are filed, the Pe- 91. Or as further described as Tracts 1 Deed Book: B39/490 Rhonda Lunsford Legal Description: All that tract of land Records CMLM Development Corporation to re- tition may be granted without a hear- & 2 in Deed Book W41, Page 698. Be- City Clerk ALBERT O. ENGLISH, LLC zone a tract consisting of 2.56 acres ing. ing known as Tax Map & Parcel being in the: State of Georgia, County * Deed Book: Refers to Deed Records of Rabun, City of Clayton, Land Lot Attorney for RABUN COUNTY BANK located at Land Lot 36, Land District 2, Lillian W. Garrett 043B013, Rabun County, Georgia. located in the City of Clayton Court- Map & Parcel: 043B040A 17 Chechero Street Parcels 041F-011/ 041F-010/ 041F- Judge of the Probate Court 36, 2nd District, being 0.24 acres, house, Clerk of Superior Court's Office more or less. As shown in Plat Book Clayton, GA 30525 009/ 041F-008/ C011-044/ and C011- By:s/Savannah B. Dixon Defendant in Fi Fa:Smith, Warren where property is more fully described. (706) 782-4285 043 from Agricultural (A) to Two-Fami- Clerk of the Probate Court Austin II & Smith, Jared I 14, Page 267. Or as further described 4C 2 26 in Deed Book B39, Page 490. Being PUBLICATION DATES: ly Residential (R2) for the purpose of 25 Courthouse Square, Suite 215 Current Record Holder:Piedmont Col- 4C-11/5-11/26/20 Thursday, November 5, 2020 building duplexes. Clayton, GA 30525 lege Thursday, November 12, 2020 The plat is available to view in the 706-782-3614 CRH Address: PO Box 10 Thursday, November 19, 2020 Rabun County Planning and Zoning 1C-11/12/20 Demorest, GA 30535 Thursday, November 26, 2020 Office. Amount Due: $403.17 THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A At the hearing any interested parties Tax Years Due: 2019 Looking for a job? DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING may present data, make a statement Deed Book:J47/698, A47/764 TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR- or offer a viewpoint or argument either Legal Description: All that tract of land DELINQUENT PROPERTY MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED being in the: State of Georgia, County orally or in writing. Lengthy statements TAX SALE FOR THAT PURPOSE. shall be submitted in writing for the of- of Rabun, City of Clayton, Land Lot 1, Under and by virtue of certain tax Fi. n:\wpdata\emily\foreclosure docs\19- 5th District, being 2.00 acres, more or ficial record. Oral statements shall be Fa.'s issued by the City Administrator 360 foreclosure ad - notice sale under concise to afford all an opportunity to less. As shown in Plat Book 27, Page of City of Clayton, Georgia, in favor of power in security rcb v yager.doc 118. Or as further described in Deed be heard. the State of Georgia, County of Rabun, 4C-11/5-11/26/20 2C-11/5-11/12/20 Book J47, Page 698 & Deed Book and City of Clayton, against the follow- A47, Page 764. Being known as Tax ing named persons and the property Map & Parcel 043B040A, Rabun RABUN COUNTY as described next to their respective County, Georgia. PLANNING COMMISSION name(s). There will be sold for cash or Map & Parcel:C001013 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING TO certified funds at public outcry, before Defendant in Fi Fa:Andrews, Shirley B Rabun Transit is applying for funding ALL INTERESTED PERSONS the Courthouse door in Rabun County, Current Record Holder:Heirs Known & assistance under Title 49 U.S.C. Sec- AND PARTIES City of Clayton, Georgia, between the Unknown of Andrews, Shirley B De- tion 5311 of the Federal Transit Act A hearing will be held in the Rabun legal hours of sale, on the first Tues- ceased pertaining to rural areas. County Courthouse at 6:00 p.m. before day in December, 2020, the same CRH Address: 158 Webb Road Rabun Transit will offer general public the Rabun County Planning Commis- being December 1st, 2020, and con- Clayton, GA 30525 transportation to all citizens of Rabun sion on the 23rd day of November tinuing on December 2nd, 2020, if Amount Due: $366.91 County for any worthwhile purpose, in- 2020, concerning a proposed variance necessary between the legal hours Tax Years Due: 2019 cluding but not limited to shopping, from “Rabun County Code of Ordi- of sale, 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The Deed Book: S17/429 Medical treatment, social services, and nances Chapter 56 Zoning.” This hear- below listed and described properties, Legal Description: All that tract of land other purposes. ing is held under the authority granted or as much thereof as will satisfy the being in the: State of Georgia, County Rabun Transit Solicits private sector by Article XII of said Ordinance. State, County and City tax execution of Rabun, City of Clayton, Land Lot 9, input and participation to assure that The purpose of said hearing is to re- on the respective individual and prop- 2nd District, being 1.15 acres, more or private for-profit transportation opera- ceive comments on the variance pro- erty. The property (ies) hereinafter de- less. As shown in Plat Book 23, Page tors have a fair and timely opportunity posed by Lucie Griggs concerning set- scribed have been levied on as the 100 & Plat Book 23, Page 266. Or as to participate in the development of back requirements. Ms. Griggs re- property of the persons whose names further described in Deed Book S17, this program. quests a variance of road setback re- immediately precede the property de- Page 429. Being known as Tax Map & Check out our Rabun Transit also solicits comments quirements in order to construct an ad- scription. Each of the respective Parcel C001013, Rabun County, Geor- and concerns from the general popula- dition to her residence. Property is .64 parcels of property are located in City gia. tion on local rural public transportation acres located at Land Lot 15, District of Clayton, County of Rabun, State of Map & Parcel:C011017 services. 1, Tax Parcel LB10 003L, also known Georgia. The years for which said Fi. Defendant in Fi Fa:Ramey, Grover A CLASSIFIEDS Rabun Transit also solicits comments as 591 Oscar Rock Rd. Plat is avail- Fa.'s are issued and levied are stated (Estate) and concerns from the elderly, low in- able to view in the Rabun County Plan- opposite the name of the owner in Current Record Holder:Heirs Known & come, and disabled population and ning and Zoning Office. each case. Each defendant and tenant Unknown of Ramey, Grover A De- their representatives to assure that is- At the hearing any interested parties in possession, if applicable, has been ceased sues relating to the disabled are ad- may present data, make a statement notified of levy time and place of sale. CRH Address: 1011 Old 441 North dressed in the service design pro- or offer a viewpoint or argument either Purchaser shall pay for title, all transfer Clayton, GA 30525 posed during the planning process. orally or in writing. Lengthy statements costs, all taxes, advertising costs and Amount Due: $498.83 Interested persons are invited to re- shall be submitted in writing for the of- recording fees. 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NOVEMBER 12 • 2020

AIR FORCE • C O A S T G U A R D C2 November 12, 2020 SALUTE TO VETERANS The Clayton Tribune From FBI to Vietnam War veteran to guarding Johnny Cash Charles Thurmond

By Megan Broome said that he often didn’t The Clayton Tribune know their names. “And so, my fellow “We just tried to take Americans: ask not what care of people,” Thur- your country can do for mond said about the you-ask what you can do work he and his men did for your country.” at the medical stations. These famous words He said that he got satis- from John F. Kenne- faction knowing that he dy’s inaugural address was helping others. in 1961 resonated with “My idea was to try to Vietnam veteran Charles save as many lives as I “Chuck” Thurmond and could,” Thurmond said. inspired him to go into He recounted an inci- the Army in April 1966. dent where he saved a “I always wanted to go Vietnamese soldier from into the military,” Thur- a mine field. He said that mond said. he disarmed nine mines And Thurmond did and bypassed 11 mines to much for his country and save the soldier. his fellow men during his “I had to clear a path,” time in the service. Thurmond said in order He went to Truett to disarm the mines. He McConnell University said that one of the South and graduated in 1963 at Vietnamese soldiers age 19 where he then got came behind him and married to Emma Sue. “marked the path I was The couple worked for clearing with limbs off of the FBI and both took a a tea Bush.” leave of absence when Thurmond said that Thurmond joined the he was the only officer armed forces. who spoke Vietnamese, “She [Emma Sue] went and spoke French and everywhere with me ex- English as well. He said cept to basic training and that this made it easier to Vietnam,” Thurmond communicate and trade said. He said she traveled for anything they need- with him to several mili- ed. tary bases. Thurmond recounted Thurmond went to that he was 24 when he basic training and then was in Vietnam and had advanced infantry train- his 25th birthday in the ing where he became an jungle. He and his fellow expert on rifles, machine soldiers celebrated with a guns and pistols. cake made out of mud. Thurmond was in Thurmond said that the Army Infantry and while in the field he got served as a Lt. Advisor Jungle Fever and was to the South Vietnamese. hospitalized for seven He advised them in mili- days. He said that Jungle tary tactics and supplied Fever was very common Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune over there. artillery, air supply, Vietnam veteran Chuck Thurmond with some of the medals he received while serving in U.S. Army, including the Good Conduct Medal, a helicopters, grenades Thurmond was in Viet- Combat Infantry Badge, the Soldier’s Medal for Valor, a Bronze Star, an Air Medal, a Vietnamese Cross with Gallantry with a Silver Star and nam for 11 months and 3 and anything else they a Vietnamese Cross with Gallantry with a Bronze Star. needed. weeks and had his Rest and Recuperation (R and Thurmond also helped set bones and bandage eral injuries like insect was prevalent there. Many children in R) leave in Hawaii. set up medical stations wounds. They treated the bites and illnesses like They had to get regular different villages were for villagers and helped civilian patients for gen- Tuberculosis (TB), which TB skin tests as a result. helped and Thurmond Please see VIET VET, C4 COURAGE. SACRIFICE. DEDICATION. HONOR. STEVE DUVALL

Charles “Chuck” Thurmond

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Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune 7836 HWY 441 N (706) 746-2423 Frank VoTapek volunteered for the Marine Corps at age 17 in 1945. DILLARD, GA 30537 DILLARD, GA 30537 Was in Nagasaki after atom bomb dropped Thank You To our veterans for their many sacrifices Frank VoTapek in keeping us safe and free!

By Megan Broome locations during his time who needed them. IN MEMORY The Clayton Tribune in the service. He then went to Naga- IN MEMORY WWII Veteran Frank Straight out of boot saki, Japan two months Lamar R. Beck VoTapek is 93-years- camp VoTapek went to after an atomic bomb was Warren R. Beck Sr. US Army old and he remembers Camp Lejeune, S.C. for dropped on the city. He US Marine Corp WWII POW answering the call to ser- advanced training. was part of the cleanup vice in 1945 at the young He later went to Camp detail for the aftermath age of 17. Pendleton, California of the bombing. He joined the Marine for a period and then VoTapek said that he Corps and went to Parris made his way to Honolu- and his fellow soldiers Island, S.C. for boot lu, Hawaii before going did not stay in Nagasaki camp. It was right at the overseas. long because of exposure end of WWII. VoTapek was a Private to radiation. IN MEMORY IN HONOR “It was very bad,” First Class and traveled While they were there, James Earl Cannon Albert L. Beck VoTapek said about the to Guam where he drove VoTapek said that he war. He traveled to many a truck and delivered US Army - WWII US Air Force supplies to the soldiers Please see VOTAPEK, C4 Beck Funeral Home t)JHIXBZ4PVUIt$MBZUPO (" XXXCFDLGVOFSBMIPNFDPN

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Thurmond with a Vietnamese mine circa 1969.

Charles Thurmond with South Vietnamese troops in 1969. during his time includ- In 1994, Thurmond and Thurmond said as a VIET VET ing the Good Conduct Emma Sue went back message to those in the Medal, a Combat Infan- and visited Vietnam and military. n CONTINUED FROM PAGE C2 try Badge, the Soldier’s stayed for three weeks. Although he has many Medal for Valor, a Bronze Thurmond is 77 now stories to share from his Star, an Air Medal, a and living in Rabun Gap. time in Vietnam and was Emma Sue was the love Vietnamese Cross with He is part of the Disabled decorated in accolades of his life and Thurmond Gallantry with a Silver American Veterans upon his discharge, said that he wrote letters Star and a Vietnamese (DAV) Ch. 15 where he Thurmond said that and sent pictures to her Cross with Gallantry helped many ofﬁcers but helping others was what everyday if he could with a Bronze Star. served previously as a he loved the most. during his time in the After leaving the Commander for 3 years. “Those are the things Army. They had been Army, Thurmond contin- He said advice for sol- I feel happier about than married for 56 years be- ued to serve others and diers currently serving is anything else,” Thur- fore her passing earlier held many jobs including to make sure any injuries mond said about helping this year. working a side job as a are documented and he those in need. “I found Thurmond was dis- bodyguard for celebrities recommends joining a I got more satisfaction charged in July 1970 with like Johnny Cash, Bill veterans organization. from saving people’s the rank of Captain. He Anderson and Christo- “Believe in what you’re lives.” Smitty’s Spirits thanks you for your service! received many accolades pher George. doing and do your best,” :HRIIHUPLOLWDU\GLVFRXQWVZLWK,' Marine Corps reserves for Frank and his wife Doris two more years. have settled down in the VoTapek got a welcome Northeast Georgia Moun- homecoming from his tains of Rabun County and family when he got out of have been married for 41 the service. years. “They were happy to VoTapek said that what see me,” VoTapek said. He he loved most about serving began working as an electri- in the military is “what it cian once he was out of the stands for” and the honor Franklin Gregory Gregory service. and pride it brought. Duvall Smith Franklin Smith Franklin Smith II VoTapek said that his “You were helping your US Army - WW II US Army - Vietnam US Army - Iraq advice to those currently country,” VoTapek said. serving in the military is “do “And you did it the right 0LOLWDU\'LVFRXQWVï&DVH'LVFRXQWVï'ULYHWKUXZLQGRZ what you are supposed to way and the way you are ØÚÓĈ!¾ÀĈÖÖÓĈH´±çĈ dÀ±çĈ ĈåĈÙÒØýÙÚÔýÙ×ÛÕ and like it or else don’t do it.” supposed to.” Remember to Drink Responsibly

We honor these Family. men and all who have served in VoTapek with his parents circa 1945. Friends. He said that the most our military. VOTAPEK challenging part of his ser- Community. vice was losing those close n CONTINUED FROM PAGE C3 to him along the way. “You buddy up with someone and then your Ed Grizzle, Agent We’re all in this together. drove a truck and delivered 91 East Savannah St. ® friend gets killed,” VoTapek Clayton, GA 30525 State Farm has a long supplies. He helped deliver said. “You have to leave Business: 706-782-5733 tradition of being there. That’s the food from the ships that them there.” [email protected] one reason why I’m proud to came in. He said that it was “It was kind of rough support our Rabun County Tom Major – Army frightening knowing that it Veterans. sometimes what we had to could have been him at any Here to help life go right.® Where living well comes first. Jim Camp – Army eat,” VoTapek said. moment. Marvin Phillips – Army 2834 Old US Hwy 441 “It wasn’t fun,” VoTapek VoTapek said that he lost Albert Beck – Air Force said about training to drive part of his hearing while in Tiger, GA 30576 the truck and delivering the military from explo- Tommy Beasley – Army supplies. “They made sure sions. 706-782-6570 Jim Studdard – Army we knew what we were He got back to the states doing.” in 1949 and went to Califor- VoTapek then went to nia where he enlisted in the 1801073 State Farm, Bloomington, IL www.cannonwoodvillage.com China for one year.

TO THE GREATEST DAD THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! Leonard Cross, Vietnam Vet Thank you for your service.

Lawrence C. Ballard World War 2 Veteran Beloved husband and father H H H H H H In memory of you Dad, thank you for your service! H H H H H H VoTapek with friend. I Miss You More Every Day. The Clayton Tribune SALUTE TO VETERANS November 12, 2020 C5 Artillery officer in Quang Tri Province Luther Guest

By Megan Broome Guest said. The Clayton Tribune Guest was committed Luther Guest served to the Army for six years his country overseas and finished two years during Vietnam and did of active duty in 1971. so with full commitment He was in the Reserves and a grateful heart. for four years and two of “I was glad I had the those were active Re- opportunity,” Guest said. serves. “It was an honor.” Guest said that Dottie Guest attended college along with his mother at Georgia State Univer- and father picked him up sity and was part of the at the airport. Reserve Officers’ Train- “We all sat down and ing Corps (ROTC) where had a big breakfast,” he spent four years and Guest said. He said that it earned his commission was exciting to see fami- into the Army. ly again. “I’m proud of that,” Luther and Dottie have Guest said. “It was a lived in Lakemont since commitment I made 1994 and been married and one I felt led to and for 52 years. They have wanted to do,” Guest said three daughters and six about joining the Army. grandchildren. He said that his father Guest said that during served in WWII. his time in the service he Guest went on active was most proud of “hav- duty in March 1970 at age ing the ability to serve 19. my country.” He was an Executive He said that advice Officer of the Artillery he would give men and Battalion which was women who are current- responsible for the firing ly serving is to make battery. the best of it and give Guest said that they it their all. maintained the weapons “If the military is and made sure they fired your calling and you appropriately and were feel led to serve, do so accessible in case the with a grateful heart soldiers received a firing and do it at 100 permission. They prepared cent,” Guest said. for combat readiness. Lt. Guest outside his bunker at Fire Base Anne in South Vietnam. “When I was over there, I was stationed as far as you could go without going into North Honoring our veterans Vietnam,” Guest said. He said that he was Honor to the soldier oneself. the brave. assigned to the Quang and sailor everywhere, -Joseph Campbell -Patrick Henry Tri Province and the who bravely bears his primary work he did was country’s cause. Honor, America’s veterans On this Veterans Day, mission work and artil- also, to the citizen who embody the ideals upon let us remember the ser- lery work. He said that cares for his brother in which America was vice of our veterans, and you never knew what the field and serves, as founded more than 229 let us renew our national was coming next. he best can, the same years ago. promise to fulfill our “You never knew what cause. -Steve Buyer sacred obligations to our you were going to step -Abraham Lincoln veterans and their fami- into,” Guest said. “I lies who have sacrificed so accept the fact that I had A hero is someone who The battle, sir, is not to much so that we can live a responsibility to do has given his or her life the strong alone; it is to free. and I was going to make to something bigger than the vigilant, the active, – Dan Lipinski the best of it. And I was trained for it.” “Vietnam itself was a beautiful country,” Guest ! ! o ! said. He said that the Thank you fo you service t ou great country! climate was hot 24/7. Guest said that he TO ALL OF YOU made up his mind while Luther Guest WHO HAVE he was there that we SERVED WITH would accept whatever B B SUCH COURAGE he got involved in. AND VALOR WE “I made the best of it Captain, U.S. Army SALUTE YOU! and thanked the good 101st Airborne Division Lord for keeping me through it,” Guest said. Luther married Dottie in June 1968 and wrote letters to her while he was in the military. “I would express to her what I did that day. What we were involved in that Join us this Veterans Day as we honor the day,” Guest said about men and women of the U.S. Military. Their what he wrote to her. He courage, hard work and sacrifice are the said he wrote messag- backbone of our nation, protecting freedom, es to her that he would liberty, justice and all we hold dear. We honor the brave men and return back to her. Thank you, veterans. women who have made the “I wrote a letter every ultimate sacrifi ce while day,” Guest said. “She serving our country and to was a bright spot in my blalock the families who make so many life.” sacrifi ces while their loved ones Dottie flew out to Ha- are deployed. They are truly waii when Luther was on insurance agency the unsung heroes. Rest and Recuperation (R FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS. and R) Leave. “That was wonderful,” 117 S. MAIN STREET t CLAYTON, GA t 706.782.5472 WE RECOGNIZE OUR VETERANS AT HOME DEPOT AND THANK Join us this Veterans Day YOU ALL FOR YOU SERVICE! as we honor the men and women of the U.S. Military. Randy Boyce Their courage, hard work and sacrifice are the Dean Brown backbone of our nation, Peter Clements protecting freedom, liberty, Don Frick justice and all we hold dear. Daniel Johnston Thank you Don Stock Veterans. 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By Megan Broome Green stayed overseas Staff Writer in Vietnam November Veteran Carl Green 1965 to Dec.1 1966. has a servant’s heart “I spent 22 days on a and dedicates his days ship going over,” Green to helping others and said. He said that he and making sure the people his fellow soldiers first in his community don’t landed in Saigon, pres- go hungry. ently known as Ho Chi This mission stems Minh City. from his time serving in He said they went to a the Army during Viet- village they nicknamed nam. It shaped Green’s “Apple Valley” along with outlook on life and made several hundred Korean him appreciate the bless- Marine troops. ings he’s been given and “We spent six weeks having the means to help there setting up,” Green others in need. said. He said that the “It felt like a sense of temperature was 90-110 duty,” Green said about degrees and nights would joining the military at fall down in the low 60s. age 18. Green recounted his He graduated high time working guard duty school in 1964 and on in the village. June 14 he was enlisted “When we were on in the Army. guard duty at night, there After graduating were a lot of men scared,” from Basic Training at Green remembered. He Fort Jackson, S.C. that said that he and the other August, he completed soldiers sat in foxholes advanced training at Fort most of the time and that Eustis, Virginia where it was an uncomfortable he did helicopter mainte- experience. nance. “When it rained, you Green then made his might be up to your neck way to Fort Bragg, N.C. in water,” Green said. He where he worked in spe- said that he was taken cial forces groups. aback the first time they After receiving a got shot at. notice that he was being “The first time we got deployed to Vietnam, shot at, I was totally out Green was transferred to of myself,” Green said. He Fort Benning, Ga. where said that being in the fox- he had two months of holes the majority of the training to prepare for time was an unpleasant Vietnam. and lonely experience. “[It was] to familiarize “I was sitting in a foxhole and I could hear Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune us with what was going Carl Green at the American Legion Post 220. on in Vietnam,” Green men crying on both sides said about the prepara- of me in their foxholes. they were being hit with ing. tions. The training “was And they could probably small arm fire Green “Also snakes were very intense.” hear me in my foxhole,” laid on the ground and another thing,” Green ."(%3)/.)&&THANK YOU TO ALL He said that they had Green said. rolled into his foxhole said about what could be combat training and He said that animals only to discover a large found in the foxholes. MEMBERS OF OUR MILITARY were given instructions sometimes ended up cat coming out. He de- Green wrote letters to ' ' ,-) )/,'#&#.,3 on how to interact with in their foxholes, and scribed the experience as recalled one night while IN#(&&,(" - ALL BRANCHES the Vietnamese people. nothing short of terrify- Please see GREEN, C10 PAST*-.(*, - (. AND PRESENT �#(!( LIVING AND DEAD AsiaNails

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Sharon Ruth and Terry Wright display a Quilt of Valor. ‘Quilts of Valor’ honor service members By Megan Broome Vietnam Veteran Carl you so it can provide the about 50 years and said Staff Writer Green was awarded comfort we have sewn they love the feeling of There are many ways to the quilt at the October into every seam,” is part giving back to the soldiers honor the men and women meeting of the American of the citation at the award who gave so much to them. who have sacrificed much Legion Post 220. The quilt ceremony. “It is one of the most to serve in the United was made by Ruth. “The top of the quilt with moving experiences I States Military, whether “It felt really good,” its many colors, shapes, have ever had the honor of it be a salute or a simple Green said about receiving and fabrics represents participating in,” Wright “thank you.” the quilt. “That was the the communities and the said. “The citation I think For some that “thank first time I had a welcome many individuals we are; is very meaningful.” you” is expressed in the home. 50 plus years later,” The batting is the center Ruth said that volunteer- art of quilting. Green said. of the quilt, its warmth. ing with Quilts of Valor is The Quilts of Valor He said that he par- It represents our hope important to her because Foundation is a grassroots ticularly loved the quilt that this quilt will ring her husband David is a group of quilters across because of its beauty and it warmth, comfort and heal- Vietnam Veteran. She also Honoring all who have served, thank you to all Veterans! the United States whose had Eagles on it, which is ing; “The backing is the said that her father served mission is to honor service his favorite bird. strength that supports the in the Navy. Doug Wayne was another layers. It represents “It’s a very satisfying Happy Jack Graphics, LLC members. 1022 North Main Street It was founded in 2003 other American Legion your strength, the support hobby,” Wright said about member who was awarded of family, communities quilting. But she and Clayton, GA 30525 by Catherine Roberts who happyjackgraphics.com had a dream that these a Quilt of Valor. and our nation. Ruth turned a hobby into quilts could be used in “Vietnam Veterans Each stitch that holds something more mean- 706-782-1963 healing the emotional are very, very grateful,” the layers together rep- ingful that can help those despair soldiers might Wright said about the resents love, gratitude, who risked their lives to feel when they come home recipients. She said this and sometimes the tears serve their country. from the service. is likely because Vietnam of the maker,” the citation Ruth said she gets satis- The Soldier who survived “They’re given to Vet- soldiers did not get a very continues. faction in giving the quilt erans touched by war as a welcome homecoming due The quilt is awarded to a veteran and seeing Mustard Gas & Pepper Spray to hostility about the war as a welcome home and the reaction. thank you of appreciation,” is now a seasoned Veteran said Sharon Ruth, Georgia from civilians. a “thank you” from the “It’s just amazing,” volunteer for Quilts of Valor. A ceremony is per- Quilts of Valor Foundation Ruth said. “It’s such a She and quilter Terry formed when each quilt is and a grateful nation. warm feeling to know I Wright are part of the awarded and each soldier “As of today, the story can make someone feel Northeast Georgia Quilts is wrapped in the warmth of this quilt becomes your better.” of Valor Chapter, which is of the blanket with the love story. We hope you will For more information made up of about 15 people. and appreciation from the keep this quilt with you about Quilts of Valor Karen Trombley is the volunteers who spent their as a tangible reminder visit qovf.org. To donate state coordinator for Quilts time making it. that there are thousands to a Georgia chapter or of Valor and former group “We hope when you of women and men across become involved email leader for this chapter. experience dark times this land that are forever Georgia State Coordina- “All the patterns are or need the warmth of in your debt.” tor Karen Trombley at very different,” Wright a grateful hug, you will Ruth and Wright have karen.trombley@qovf. wrap your quilt around both been quilting for org. said about each quilt being Excellent Selection with !ofessional & Friendly Service unique to the soldier. Quilts of Valor traditionally have colors red, white, blue and gold and different designs 8340 HWY 441 North Dillard, GA 30537 like animals and shapes. • • 706-746-2005 “You have to be nominat- ed to get a quilt,” Ruth said. 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On Veteran’s Day we honor Soldiers who protect our nation. For their service as our warriors, They deserve our admiration. Some of them were drafted, Some were volunteers. For some it was just yesterday, For some it’s been many years. We owe so much to them, Who kept us safe from terror So when we see a uniform Let’s say “thank you” to every wearer.

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