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They add TownsThe County owner natives came to placeYoung Harristo rebuild College, and one Pearl Harbor Survivors numbersThe that owner called hiscame cell onplacenever his nerves.find to Scott;rebuild we mayand Internet,Williampipes cleaned Johnson, but they’re seasonally missing barely per- on his nerves. Internet, but they’re barely pipes cleaned seasonally that it’s unclear what that it’s unclear what around to various phone.”around to various movenever“But know back you what in. know happened what, ason trace was of not anything returned. news- The “But you know what, a trace of anything news- serve at Pearl Harbor dur- moveof ABC back News’ in. 11 heroes andAssociation, check batterieshad the privi- in Johnson was wearing at the and check batteries in Johnson was wearing at the th firefightersOne thing and other thanked than theto him. Lord But knows I have where the Scottcom- worthy,”detective he working said. “The the bestcase the Lord knows where Scott worthy,” he said. “The best firefightersing the attack and on thanked Dec. 7, of 2011,Thanks died on to Dec. all 5, smokelege of detectors attending to the keep 70 time of his disappearance. Thanks to all smoke detectors to keep time of his disappearance. Scott Johnson is missing and isfort at,” of Chief knowing Johnson that said. the Iwas can outtell, on there’s assignment only been and is at,” Chief Johnson said. I can tell, there’s only been them1941. for saving not only firefighters2011, just two involved days before for youranniversary family safeof the during attack the at them“He for lived saving on his not boat,” only firefighters involved for your family safe during the “He lived on his boat,” “That’s what comforts me. th police are holding onto that “That’sLord is what with comforts him, where me. onethe Fortnews Pierce release Police’s about pub- the one news release about the his family’s“Henry washome one but of theirthe 70 hard anniversary fought battle of the to winterPearl Harbor of 2012. aboard the Chiefhis family’sJohnson said. home “Scott but is their hard fought battle to winter of 2012. Chief Johnson said. “Scott is information. Iever hope he and may pray be.” that he’s all factlic information that he’s missing.officer was I I hope and pray that he’s all fact that he’s missing. I my favorite friends – we at- bombing of Pearl Harbor. U.S.S. Yorktown at Patri- like his Daddy, he has a love like his Daddy, he has a love Chief Johnson has lived right, butOne to of be thetruthful, biggest ev- wouldunavailable have atexpected press time. more right, but to be truthful, ev- would have expected more tended all 11 years of “Henry and I kept in ots Point, in Charleston, of the water. The police have of the water. The police have ...continuederything fromis in thepage Lord’s 1A than that. erything is in the Lord’s than that. 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Carolina for more than 30 waii for the 60th anniver- Fort McPherson in Atlanta. Carolina for more than 30 waii for the 60 anniver- loved member of his com- ing to our 50th Wedding An- friend like Henry during my onBayne theThe charger. program and teaches Woodthroughincludes brothers this the whole USDA ordeal,” Forestto returntheirwildfires. prayer list,” Chief on the charger. through this whole ordeal,” their prayer list,” Chief The trio graduated from years,” Denton said. sary of the Pearl Harbor The trio graduated from years,” Denton said. sary of the Pearl Harbor munity. niversary celebration in boyhood days,” Denton neighborhoods“HeThe Wood had toBrothers, recognize several the heService, said. “There the Department are times inof JohnsonLake said. Forest became a “He had several he said. “There are times in Johnson said. Towns County High Henry Hedden, the attack,” Denton said. longestTowns continuous County operating High Henry Hedden, the attack,” Denton said. missed calls on his cell “I went into the con- Hendersonville, NC in said. “He will be greatly missedproblem callsfire areas on hisand cellhow lifethe whenInterior, we have the toFederal be re- FirewiseA call community to Fort inPierce 2009. life when we have to be re- A call to Fort Pierce School in 1940. They were retired educator from Denton, like Henry phone,”toteamSchool protect in Chief NASCARin their 1940. Johnson family, They will home, returnsaid.were retired educator from Denton, like Henry phone,” Chief Johnson said. alistic, and this is one of struction business starting 1994,” Denton said. missed by me and so many alistic,Emergency and thisManagement is one of PoliceSince onthen, Monday the community for an up- Police on Monday for an up- among a group of seven Towns County Schools and Hedden, a member of the “Thepropertyforamong the police 2012 aand groupareseason neighborhoods checking withof seven Trev the- TownsAgency, County the International Schools and createdHedden, and a member executed of a theva- “The police are checking the those times. They may date on the case of Scott as a brick mason and later “And then in 2001 other friends, and most of or Bayne as their driver. those times. 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He’s offered said. community“It’s a big leaders, deal for planners, me. It’s sociation, and state forestry neighborhoods become Na- school together,” Denton touch and two of our SC. developers,whatschool I had together,” hoped firefighters, for. 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The program teaches includes the USDA Forest wildfires. lovedable at member press time. of his com- ing to “Theour 50 GHSA Wedding has created An- friend like Henry during my riskloved of wildfire.member of his com- Joeyingsoon to Logano will our celebrate 50 (left) Wedding and its Trevor fourth An- Baynehasfriend at threeTalladega, like Firewise Henry 2011 during Certified my are interested in pulling out neighborhoodshave Bayne back to recognize behind the Service, the Department of neighborhoods to recognize Service, the Department of Lake Forest became a munity.“With real leadership, niversarythis problem celebration and hasn’t dealt in boyhood days,” Denton wheelmunity.The of his Firewise family’s Commu-race car. niversaryyear ofThis participation seasoncelebration he willin the bein communitiesboyhoodLake Forestdays,” with became Denton three a of GHSA. problem fire areas and how a lot better what they went problem fire areas and how the Interior, the Federal Firewise community in 2009. you take“I went care into of things the con- be- Hendersonville,with it the way it should NC be dealt in said. “He will be greatly nities “It’s“Iprogram went taken into isa long sponsored the time con- to thesittingHendersonville,National Interior, behind Fire the theProtection’s wheel Federal NC of per in- Firewisemoresaid. “Hein communitythe will works,” be ingreatly 2009.Chief “The private schools to protect their family, home, through when they gave up ev- to protect their family, home, Emergency Management Since then, the community fore they become issues,” with,” Coach Langford said. bygetstruction the to thisNational business announcement, Wildfire starting Co- but Emergencyhaps1994,”Firewise the Dentonmost Communities recognizableManagement said. 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Broun hosts Town Hallthing GHSA at does YHC from here Regardless, Towns Urban Interface Working Associationtive to protect of Fire local Chiefs, resi- rietyGeorgiaselves of but activities sofor theirwe toare family.” help among cre- became a licensed general when he and Mazelle and all,noted by histhat family.” 80 percent of the dobecame whatThe was anational licensed best for FirewiseFord general Mo- thewhen NationalAlmirola he and MazelleEmergency comes to and the all, byPetty’s his family.” No. 43 has made The national Firewise the National Emergency ate the best wildfire preven- cannot function without the thaton out by is forcing just a knee insurance jerk re- TheCounty Patient Schools Option will Act, stay orin from any provider in Team, a conglomerate of dents, their property and atethe the leaders best wildfireand hope preven- to soon entire health care law in- government bureaucrats. state athletic championships Communitiestor Company program and its youngis an ManagementNo. 43 after finishingAssociation, fourth 451 starts without a victory. Communities program is an Management Association, tion plan for the community. other, since the entire companiesaction to a toserious accept problem. govern- Housethe GHSA, Bill 3889. rather than join America, not just providers wildlanddrivers, and fire to agencies be sure every that- innatural the Nationwide resources Series fromin the tionbe the plan leader.” for the community. valid,” he said. “Congress He adds that it also in Class A are won by pri- interagency program de- the US Fire Administration, Since Richard Petty won his interagency program de- the US Fire Administration, And now, Towns healthcare law is funded pri- It’s a problem that has mush- the fledgling“I introduced GPSA, a bill Coach that from within their state bor- body had a place to race.” No. 88...continued of Dale Earnhardt from Jr. pagelast 1A raceAnd in 1984, now, theTowns No. 43 can then repeal the bill and places mandates on busi- mentStaying mandates, it forces put...continued from pagevate 1A schools. “This isn’t just signedStaying to encourage localput signed to encourage local the National Association of County Fire Rescue, Fire marily through the mandate, roomed, gotten bigger and wouldLangford give said. you a real cure ders. Bayne, one of the young- the National“Obviously, Association it’s going of be Countyhas been Fireto Victory Rescue, Lane Fireonly start over with true reform nesses that will force those companies to pass on happening in Georgia, it’s solutions for wildfire safety solutions for wildfire safety State Fire Marshals, the Education Group has helped which forces every Ameri- allgrown Class worseA sports, with or elimi- each rector)for your“We’re hasrising really kind health ofbeen costs,” land- a “TherePatients willwith bepre-exist- some erall driversClass A in sports, the Sprint or elimi- Cup Statemyrector) first Fire hasyear Marshals, runningreally beenfull thetime a Educationthree times“There Group in will 855 has startsbe helped some with that makes healthcare more them to lay off workers those new costs to consum- happening nationwide. bySeries, involving was made homeowners, even more in Cup, so there will be some by involving homeowners, National Fire Protection As- two more Towns County can to purchase health insur- natepassing public/private day. playoffs hugehe said. supporter of rural pub- changeing conditions regardless,” would be able he nate public/private playoffs Nationalhuge supporter Fire Protection of rural pub-As- twoninechange drivers.more regardless,” Towns County he accessible and affordable for or change their employee ers in the form of higher pre- locked,” he said. “The ma- “It’s a problem that’s communityaware of the leaders, team’s history planners, and growing pains,” Almirola said. It would not only benefit community leaders, planners, sociation, and state forestry neighborhoods become Na- ance. in golf,“I tennis, really thinkbaseball it could and lic schools.Rep. Broun He’s saidoffered that said.to join pools with friends or in golf, tennis, baseball and sociation,lic schools. and He’sstate forestryoffered neighborhoodssaid. become Na- all individuals nationwide.” coverage. miums. He insists the aver- jority of schools that are being addressed in several developers,heritage and firefighters, its long-standing and “I realize that I’ve got a lot of Petty and Almirola, but all of developers, firefighters, and organizations. tional and Georgia Firewise “Nearly 120 Members softballhave been or maketaken careno move of long at some important discussions groupsTCHS and buy Principal insurance Roy or relationshipsoftball or make with Fordno move Motor at organizations.learningsome important to do. 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Broun says “The President’s plan age family insurance pre- thestarting Patient the new Option league Act are states where they’ve sepa- the NASCAR-nation if Almi- others in the effort to protect The Lake Forrest of Congress and an over- all.before now,” Coach that haven’t even been lis- Perrennegotiate said lower he can premiums. see why othersCompanyall. in the when effort he to watched protect a tothat just haven’tThe go out Lake there even and Forrestbeen win lis-six Certified.Perren said he can see why Certified. that the President’s increases taxes on small mium will increase by $2,100. wouldbelow Macon,allow Americans so for us, it’sto rated public and private rola could get it back in victory people and property from the Homeowners Association LangfordNo decision said. “{Georgia was avail- tened too. numerousThe eventClass on A Wednes-schools peoplevideo onNo and the decision property team’s was historyfrom avail- the at Homeownersracestened and too. run for Association the champi- lane.numerous“Towns Class County A schools now “Towns County now whelming majority of Ameri- healthcare plan forces businesses and cuts Medi- Congressman Broun keepnot very their practical health insurance for us to schools,” Perren said. “The risk of wildfire. soon will celebrate its fourth able at press time. “The GHSA has created areday interested is free and in pullingopen to out the risktheable companyof at wildfire. press Christmas time. party. soononship, will“The but celebrate GHSA I do expect has its fourthcreated to be hasare threeinterestedPRESEASON Firewise in pulling Certified out has three Firewise Certified cans have rejected Americans to choose care benefits,” Rep. 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GPSA, He’ll Coach soon vateis the schools. lack of “This media isn’t cover- just Beginning next week, addedthe fledgling him to her GPSA, DEI roster Coach in vate schools. “This isn’t just been at work on Nov. 14.” roomed, gotten bigger and All NASCAR Preseason smoldering debris and not have fire insurance on chimney fires can de- roomed, gotten bigger and Langfordturn 90 years said. old, but he happeningage about hisin Georgia, son’s disap- it’s the team will be back at Dayto- 2008,Langford and whensaid. she ‘merged’ Thunderhappening test insessions Georgia, begin it’s at cleaning out any damaged the home, so saving the velop into a full blown grownThe worse 5-foot, with8-inch each Scott doesn’t“We’re look kindit. The of addedland- happeningpearance. nationwide. nagrown International worse Speedway with each for with Chip“We’re Ganassi kind forof land- 2009, 9happening am and end nationwide. at 5 pm, weather furniture and materials from structure gave this fam- house fire. Make sure to Johnsonpassing day. weighs approxi- locked,”grief of hethe said. news “The of ma-his “It’s“I thought a problem it would that’s be Preseasonpassing day. Thunder testing and Almirolalocked,” kepthe said. the ride “The for ma- the permitting.“It’s a Each problem includes that’s a trying to figure a way to adapt first seven races. James Finch the home. ily a New Year’s gift of a have chimneys and stove mately“I really150 pounds, think it could Fort joritymissing of son schools is taking that a aretoll beingall over addressed the news, inall severalover the “I really think it could jority of schools that are lunchbeing break addressed from noon in several until 1 Piercehave been Police taken say. care They of long add tohave a new been rules taken package care andof long de- thenstarting picked the himnew up league for a feware pm. Race fans can also rev up The owner came place to rebuild and pipes cleaned seasonally startingon his nerves. the new league are statesInternet, where but they’vethey’re sepa-barely fend their 500 victory. races in 2010; Petty ran him in states where they’ve sepa- thatbefore it’s now,” unclear Coach what “But you know what, before now,” Coach below Macon, so for us, it’s their new year at the NASCAR around to various move back in. below Macon, so for us, it’s rateda trace public of anything and private news- “It’s going to be very that year’s last five races. Preseasonrated public Thunder and Fanprivate Fest and check batteries in Johnson was wearing at the Langford said. “{Georgia not very practical for us to firefighters and thanked Thanks to all Langford said. “{Georgia notthe Lordvery knowspractical where for usScott to schools,”worthy,” hePerren said. said. “The “The best different at Daytona,” Bayne Almirola is the first driv- –schools,” the companion Perren eventsaid. to“The the smoke detectors to keep timeCoaches of his Association disappearance. Presi- continued,Coaches Association referring to Presi- a rule erjoin to thiscome league out of and NASCAR’s drive five them for saving not only joinis at,” this Chief league Johnson and drive said. five proofI can tell,is inthere’s the pudding,only been Januaryproof is test in sessions.the pudding, Along firefighters involved for your family safe during the dent) “HeTerry lived Rogers on his (retired boat,” “That’s what comforts me. changedent) Terry that willRogers block (retired off air diversityhours to programplay a game. and makeIt is withGHSA watching hasn’t NASCARtaken care Pre of- his family’s home but hours to play a game. It is GHSAone news hasn’t release taken about care ofthe their hard fought battle to winter of 2012. ChiefUnion Johnson County said.Athletic “Scott Di- is whatI hope it andis. pray that he’s all Classfact thatA.” he’s missing. I toUnion the car’s County radiator Athletic and there Di-- thewhat top it series. is. His grandparents seasonClass A.” Thunder track activity like his Daddy, he has a love by limit the two-car tandem came to the United States from from the Sprint FANZONE, right, but to be truthful, ev- would have expected more racing that Bayne so quickly Cuba in 1966 on the Freedom of the water. The police have erything is in the Lord’s fans can enjoy two Fan Fest ...continued from page 1A than that. adapted to. “It’ll be like start- Flights. They gave the Cuban driver sessions – from 5-9 p.m., Denton told me that his car was in hands. “I ask that my friends ing all over again, but that’s government everything, in- on Thursday, Jan. 12 and from its parking spot, the boat was “The Lord has been and folks I don’t know who OK. We’ll just go try to do it cluding the wedding ring of 5-7 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 13. Army on Jan. 2, 1941 at building contractor in North Bonnie and I flew to Ha- in its slip. His cell phone was again.” Almirola’s grandmother, to th my greatest comfort read this story put Scott on Racing Trivia Ques- Fort McPherson in Atlanta. Carolina for more than 30 waii for the 60 anniver- on the charger. through this whole ordeal,” their prayer list,” Chief RUSTY WALLACE chase the American dream. tion: Richard Petty has 200 ca- The trio graduated from years,” Denton said. sary of the Pearl Harbor “He had several RACING CLOSES SHOP “When I was younger, reer Cup wins, the most of any he said. “There are times in Johnson said. Rusty Wallace Racing I didn’t really appreciate it,” Towns County High Henry Hedden, the attack,” Denton said. missed calls on his cell driver. Who is number two? life when we have to be re- A call to Fort Pierce has shut down its racing shop Almirola said of his heritage. Last Week’s Question: School in 1940. They were retired educator from Denton, like Henry phone,” Chief Johnson said. alistic, and this is one of Police on Monday for an up- as it continues to look for “I didn’t really think it meant Which year did Kurt Busch among a group of seven Towns County Schools and Hedden, a member of the “The police are checking the those times. They may date on the case of Scott sponsorship for it’s two car op- anything, but the older I’ve win the Sprint Cup champion- Towns County natives to Young Harris College, one Pearl Harbor Survivors numbers that called his cell never find Scott; we may William Johnson, missing per- eration. gotten, and to now pay my own ship? Answer. It was 2004. phone.” never know what happened Drivers Steve Wallace bills and now that I’m married You may contact the serve at Pearl Harbor dur- of ABC News’ 11 heroes Association, had the privi- son was not returned. The and Michael Annett were ex- and possibly thinking about th One thing other than to him. But I have the com- detective working the case Racing Reporter at hodges@ ing the attack on Dec. 7, of 2011, died on Dec. 5, lege of attending the 70 pected to compete in the Na- having a family, I understand race500.com. NT(JaN11,C1)ac 1941. 2011, just two days before anniversary of the attack at Scott Johnson is missing and fort of knowing that the was out on assignment and tionwide Series this season, th police are holding onto that Lord is with him, where the Fort Pierce Police’s pub- but now both must find new “Henry was one of the 70 anniversary of the Pearl Harbor aboard the information. rides. my favorite friends – we at- bombing of Pearl Harbor. U.S.S. Yorktown at Patri- ever he may be.” lic information officer was 2012 SkillsUSA Region 2 Chief Johnson has lived One of the biggest unavailable at press time. “This was a tough de- tended all 11 years of “Henry and I kept in ots Point, in Charleston, cision to make, but it was the High School Championship date set school together,” Denton touch and two of our SC. prudent one from a number of perspectives,” Wallace said in On January 26, 2012, January is for High School stu- said. “Henry became a de- family’s favorite memories “However, my big- Firewise...continued from page 1A a statement. “While we had North Georgia Technical Col- dents only; college level com- voted educator and be- are of he and Mazelle com- gest privilege was having a several great partners on board lege will play host to nearly petitions follow later in the th The program teaches includes the USDA Forest wildfires. for 2012, we just didn’t feel 300 SkillsUSA contestants Spring. However, the NGTC loved member of his com- ing to our 50 Wedding An- friend like Henry during my from High Schools across the students are also involved at munity. niversary celebration in boyhood days,” Denton neighborhoods to recognize Service, the Department of Lake Forest became a like we had enough sponsor- problem fire areas and how ship in place to accomplish all Northeast Georgia area. this level in capacities from di- “I went into the con- Hendersonville, NC in said. “He will be greatly the Interior, the Federal Firewise community in 2009. The theme for this year is recting traffic flow to assisting to protect their family, home, Emergency Management Since then, the community of our goals. struction business starting 1994,” Denton said. missed by me and so many “A lot of teams would “Champions at Work: Skilled with the judging. “It is a great property and neighborhoods Agency, the International as a brick mason and later “And then in 2001 other friends, and most of created and executed a va- have run with the level of and Motivated.” The idea re- opportunity for our students to before a fire happens. Association of Fire Chiefs, riety of activities to help cre- funding we have now, but we lates to the national program develop their leadership skills became a licensed general when he and Mazelle and all, by his family.” The national Firewise the National Emergency ate the best wildfire preven- want to ensure that our team of work and how SkillsUSA and to encourage the high Communities program is an Management Association, tion plan for the community. has the resources necessary to fosters personal and profes- school students who may be interagency program de- compete and to improve our sional development, to prepare considering their career and the US Fire Administration, And now, Towns students for the next phase of education options,” said Jason Staying put...continued from page 1A signed to encourage local the National Association of operations. I promised myself County Fire Rescue, Fire and my family long ago that their lives. Smith, NGTC Welding and all Class A sports, or elimi- rector) has really been a “There will be some solutions for wildfire safety State Fire Marshals, the Education Group has helped if the team wasn’t funded to a SkillsUSA Region 2 in- Joining Instructor. Smith is the nate public/private playoffs huge supporter of rural pub- change regardless,” he by involving homeowners, National Fire Protection As- two more Towns County level with which we were com- cludes counties from Union NGTC team leader for the Re- in golf, tennis, baseball and lic schools. He’s offered said. community leaders, planners, sociation, and state forestry neighborhoods become Na- fortable, we just wouldn’t run to Greene and from Forsyth to gion 2 SkillsUSA contest. softball or make no move at some important discussions developers, firefighters, and organizations. tional and Georgia Firewise it. I’ve worked way too hard to Hart. In all, 23 counties will The January 26 event TCHS Principal Roy put part of my life savings into send their students to NGTC for will begin at 9 AM and will end all. that haven’t even been lis- Perren said he can see why others in the effort to protect The Lake Forrest Certified. people and property from the a race team.” a day of competition in techni- with an awards ceremony at 2 No decision was avail- tened too. numerous Class A schools Homeowners Association “Towns County now The organization will cal fields such as Public Speak- PM in the NGTC Clegg Audi- able at press time. “The GHSA has created are interested in pulling out risk of wildfire. soon will celebrate its fourth has three Firewise Certified keep some of its business staff ing, Welding, and Automotive. torium. The public is welcome “With real leadership, this problem and hasn’t dealt of GHSA. The Firewise Commu- year of participation in the communities with three in place to look for sponsor- SkillsUSA is a national to attend; however, interac- you take care of things be- with it the way it should be dealt “The private schools nities program is sponsored National Fire Protection’s more in the works,” Chief ship programs for Steve and career and technical student or- tions with contestants during fore they become issues,” with,” Coach Langford said. are dominating public by the National Wildfire Co- Firewise Communities USA Floyd said. “There is only a for future seasons. ganization and each year a series judging is strictly prohibited. Coach Langford said. “Any- ordinating Group’s Wildland/ program, a voluntary initia- handful in the entire state of ALMIROLA GETTING of over 100 competitions allow The inclement weather date is “It is what it is.” schools,” said Perren, who ANOTHER CHANCE students to test their skills. set for one week later on Feb- thing GHSA does from here Urban Interface Working tive to protect local resi- Georgia so we are among Regardless, Towns noted that 80 percent of the Aric Almirola is one of This region event in ruary 2, 2012. NT(Jan11,Z15)CA on out is just a knee jerk re- County Schools will stay in state athletic championships Team, a conglomerate of dents, their property and the leaders and hope to soon the few drivers that has got- action to a serious problem. the GHSA, rather than join in Class A are won by pri- wildland fire agencies that natural resources from be the leader.” ten another chance in the NA- It’s a problem that has mush- the fledgling GPSA, Coach vate schools. “This isn’t just SCAR Cup series. roomed, gotten bigger and Langford said. happening in Georgia, it’s grown worse with each “We’re kind of land- happening nationwide. passing day. locked,” he said. “The ma- “It’s a problem that’s “I really think it could jority of schools that are being addressed in several have been taken care of long starting the new league are states where they’ve sepa- before now,” Coach below Macon, so for us, it’s rated public and private Langford said. “{Georgia not very practical for us to schools,” Perren said. “The Coaches Association Presi- join this league and drive five proof is in the pudding, dent) Terry Rogers (retired hours to play a game. It is GHSA hasn’t taken care of Union County Athletic Di- what it is. Class A.”