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Police and Sheriff During the period of April On April 27th, Kimberly 27 - May 3, 2020, the Donal- N. Long, age 21, was arrested sonville Police Department and charged with driving on investigated the following suspended license. incidents: 11 domestics, four On April 27th, Timothy warnings, four BOLOs, two B. King, age 28, was arrested the s, two suspicious person on outstanding warrants for 2 / vehicle, three speak with of- counts simple battery – fam-  cer, two alarms, one  re, one ily violence and probation vi-  ght, one noise complaint olation. He was also charged / loud music, two criminal with possession of meth. trespass, two medical calls, On May 1st, Whitney H.  ve accidents, one misplaced Roland, age 23, was arrested property, one 911 hang-up by Georgia State Patrol and call, two escorts, three assist charged with DUI. motorist, two o road vehicle On May 1st, Drake E. complaints, one threat, one Wise, age 28, was arrested missing person, one juve- and charged with 2 counts nile complaint, two welfare obstruction of an o cer, the checks, one utility line, one by receiving stolen property, allowing animals to roam at interference with govern- large. ment property, and probation Arrest: violation. April 27 - Brandon Timo- On May 1st,  omas F. Seminole County’s Georgia Extension Homemakers - Can you name them and the year the photo was taken? thy King, warrant Weber, age 18, was arrested Woodrow W. Blue, Jr., and charged with the by re- We want your historical Seminole County photos to be a part of the Chief of Police ceiving stolen property. 2020 Seminole County Centennial pictorial publication. Drop your images off for scanning at the Donalsonville News’ offi ce or send them to [email protected] * * * On May 2nd, Miranda D. During the week of April Gashaw, age 24, was arrested 27th to May 3rd, the Semi- and charged with disorderly nole County Sheri ’s O ce conduct. responded to the following An average of 22 inmates is week in calls for service: 1  ght, 1 was housed in jail each day. 1995 animal complaint, 1 o -road In addition, the Sher- vehicle complaint, 2 requests i ’s O ce / E911 Dispatch to stand by, 1 damage to handled 57 calls for Donal- ✤ Many members of the Seminole port to the work of the chapter. tor of the Tri Rivers Waterway De- property, 1 criminal trespass, sonville Police Dept, 27 for  is year’s recipients were State velopment Association. 4 harassment complaints, 1 Grady EMS, 7 for Donalson- County chapter of Future Farm- Rep. Cathy Cox of Bainbridge and ✤ Seminole County Peanut Co. threats, 1 recovered prop- ville Fire Rescue, 3 for Iron ers of America were recognized district 160, and Cindy and Les announced the winners of their erty, 1 concern for welfare, 7 City Fire Dept, 1 for Spring during the annual banquet last Robinson, parents of chapter presi- Employee of the Quarter recogni- 9-1-1 hangup calls, 4 the s, 5 Creek Fire Dept, 1 for codes  ursday. Winners included Kevin Alday, Jeremy Smith, and Brian dent Lance Robinson. tion for the  rst three months of domestics or other disputes, enforcement, 3 for the coro- ✤ 1 suspicious persons, 1 sui- ner, 1 for Dept of Natural Re- Chambliss, agricultural mechanics Last Monday Mrs. Natalie 1995. Valorie Pritchett and Wilma cide attempt, 1 road hazard, 3 sources, 2 for Georgia Forest- award; Lance Robinson and Jer- Cloud’s eighth grade Georgia His- Hughes tied for  rst place, and sec- reckless drivers, 2 accidents, ry, 2 for Georgia State Patrol, emy Dozier, agricultural tory class was visited by a very ond place went to Betty Glass.  e 5 medical calls, 1 intoxicated 18 for other law enforcement electri cation; Todd Womble, special lady.  is lady was Rep. winners were selected by their co- driver, 1 lookout, 1  re, 7 or emergency service agen- Bryan Collier, Lisa Gibson, Larry Cathy Cox. She is a member of the workers and deserve a huge thanks alarms, and 5 miscellaneous cies, and 4 others. Fennell, and Ben Joiner, swine pro- Georgia House of Representatives. for jobs well done. ✤ calls.  e o ce received a total duction; Wes Pace, beef produc- Mrs. Cox represents the people of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fogg of O cers assisted 9 strand- of 125 calls to 9-1-1 including tion; Ben Joiner, Bruce Williams, the 160th representative district, Morrisville, Vermont recently vis- ed motorists and provided 33 non-emergency calls. and Will Fain, soil and water man- including Seminole and Miller ited Ms. Fogg’s brother, Arthur 1 escort.  ey conducted 7 Heath Elliott, Sheri agement; Chris  ompson, Jason counties. She spoke to the students Hanks of Jakin, and other friends tra c stops. / E-911 Director Byrd, and Edward Stone, home and about how a bill is introduced and from the area. farmstead improvement; Susan the procedures a bill goes through ✤ Autumn Miller of Donalson- Herring and Wes Pace, scholarship in order to become a law. She also ville has just had original poetry award; Lance Robinson, leader- discussed the budget of the State of published in Re ections of a Light, ship; Ron Spooner, crop award; Georgia. a treasury of today’s poetry com- Caution is urged Brad Roberts, Star Greenhand, and ✤ Program chairman John Hanna piled by  e National Library of Wes Pace, Star chapter farmer. presented Sandra L. Vandagri as Poetry.  e poem is entitled “ e when donating to ✤ Each year, the SCHS chapter of the speaker at this week’s meeting Prayer” and the main subject is FFA honors those who have con- of the Donalsonville Lions Club. people depending on God through COVID-19 charities tinually contributed aid and sup- Ms. Vandagri is executive direc- prayer. Secretary of State Brad Ra ensperger is urging Geor- gians to be cautious when donating to support COVID-19 charities. “ e rapid emergence of COVID-19 has created an urgent need for charity and giving,” said Ra ensperger. is week in1970 “Times are uncertain and many are facing  nancial hard- ship and uncertainty.  ose who can support COVID-19 causes should do so, but they should also be aware of the ✤ More than 400 library assistants Members of the club will operate of the Walter F. George Reservoir. scams or fake charities that may try to deceive them.” from all over the state attended the the station all day on  ursday.  e resolution asking for the work  e Secretary of State’s Division on Securities and Chari- annual conference of the Georgia Proceeds from the sale of advertis- to be done came as 40 members of ties recommends donors follow these guidelines when Association of Library Assistants ing and individual contributions the Board of Directors met at Lake choosing their charities: at Lake Jackson near Covington, will go to the club for use in its Seminole near Donalsonville for Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau Georgia. Sandra Clark, Seminole youth programs and other service their quarterly get together.  e Wise Giving Alliance, GuideStar, Charity Navigator, and County High School Library Club projects. Jack Brannon, and Bill directors from 15 cities along the Charity Watch, which all provide information about non- member, was elected to serve the Brigham, chairman of the Radio Flint, Chattahoochee and Apala- pro t organizations, to research charities and review each association as parliamentarian for Day committee, stressed the need chicola Rivers were guests of the organization’s own website. the next term. Sandra is the daugh- the club has for money for its proj- Seminole County Chamber of Be wary of phone solicitations in particular. Ask the ter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Clark. ects, and they urged the members Commerce. caller to put the request in writing and provide detailed in- ✤ Mr. and Mrs. Julian Webb spent to participate in the project. ✤ Miss Janice Collins was at home formation and material about the charity and the program last weekend on St. Simons Island ✤ Phil Rollins has accepted a po- last week from Troy State College. he or she is raising money for. Also,  nd out if the person as guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. sition in Tallahassee, Florida with Accompanying her as a guest of conducting the solicitation is a volunteer or a paid fund- Cheshire III.  ey drove to Moult- Tallahassee Memorial Hospital as the Reynolds was her roommate, raiser for that charity. Never give your debit card or bank rie and accompanied Mr. and Mrs. manager of the radiology depart- Miss Lavanda Hurst of Leesburg, account information to a telephone solicitor. R. E. Cheshire, Jr, for the drive on ment. Florida. Take a few minutes to make sure that your donation is to St. Simons. Happy family time ✤ e Tri-Rivers Development As- ✤  ere’s a special buy one, get one going to help those in need rather than administrative costs was enjoyed by all. sociation met here this week and free sale-a-bration going on this and overhead. Ask how much of your donation will go to ✤ Plans for Radio Day on WSEM voted to ask the Corps of Engineers week only at Jernigan’s IGA. Don’t supporting the cause. Don’t let anyone rush you into mak- were made at this week’s meeting to construct needed boat ramps miss the savings on every aisle in ing a donation. of the Donalsonville Lions Club. and  oating docks on the banks the store. Be particularly cautious of couriers willing to rush out to your home or business to pick up your contribution. If someone wants donations in cash, by gi card, or by wir- ing money, don’t do it. Do not make payments to individu- is week in als. Donate by credit card or check directly to the charity. If 1945 your contribution exceeds $250, you should receive a letter from the charity con rming its charitable status as well as the donation amount. ✤ Even if it sounds legitimate, it may not be. Be sure you Beautiful in every detail was in Brings up Baby. home here. ✤ ✤ know exactly who is asking for your contribution because the informal tea at which Mrs. J. L. Dickenson, C. W. Beardsley A delightful social function of many organizations intentionally adopt names similar to J. W. Guler, of Detroit, Michigan, and L. J. Cowart attended the Sec- the week was the luncheon Sun- well-known charities. entertained last  ursday a er- ond District meeting of Federated day at which Mrs. C. S. Forrester Don’t assume that charity recommendations on Face- noon at the attractive home of her Clubs on Tuesday. entertained in compliment to Miss ✤ book or social media are legitimate and have already been mother, Mrs. F. S. Shingler, Senior. Mrs. L. J. Cowart entertained the Carolyn Dunn and her guests.  e scrutinized. Research the charity yourself.  e rooms thrown open to the members of her bridge club and rooms thrown ensuite for the oc- If you receive an email or text message asking for a dona- guests were fragrant with the vases several guests at her home here casion were adorned with sweet- tion, con rm that the request is from the charity, and not an and bowls of lovely roses and other last  ursday a ernoon. Beauti- heart roses, snapdragons and Cali- imposter, by contacting the charity or visiting its website. colorful Spring  owers.  e dining ful roses in vases and bowls added fornia poppies. Upon the arrival Georgians should contact and report any suspicious table was overlaid with a beautiful to the attractiveness of the living of the guests, a delicious luncheon charitable activity or solicitations to Secretary of State lace cloth and had for its center- room where tables were arranged was served. ✤ Charities Division by calling (470) 312-2640 or submitting piece a bowl of pink roses. Dainty for bridge. Mrs. Jno. I. Spooner  ursday and Friday showing at a complaint via email to [email protected]. sandwiches and cakes were served. was recipient of the high score the Olive  eatre, Remember the ✤ Miss Carolyn Dunn, student prize and Mrs. Carl Yarborough Night, starring Barbara Stanwyck at Agnes Scott College in Deca- received the consolation prize.  e and Fred MacMurray. tur, spent the weekend here with hostess served a delectable salad. ✤ Mrs. W. F. Lee and young son, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elli- ✤ Miss Eula Dickenson, student of Bishopville, South Carolina are Your Community. Your News son Dunn. She had as her guests, at Draughn’s Business College in guests of Col. and Mrs. R. L. Cox Your Newspaper since 1916 Miss Virginia Web Stanley, Lil- Montgomery, Alabama spent the this week. lian Goodenrath, Eugenia Hal- weekend here as the guest of her ✤ A lovely party of the week was ey and Ruth Biggs, students at parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. 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