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LEGALACTIONARK SUES RAYONIER

THE OFFICIAL LEGAL ORGAN OF THE CITY OF NAHUNTA

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

IT’S REALLY CHRISTMASYou know it’s really Christmas when the annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas festival comes to town. Grand marshalls Wade and Rose Mary Strickland ushered Santa into town during Saturday’s parade.Photos by Kathy Hendrix

GreenLaw attorneys represent-ing the Altamaha Riverkeeper (ARK) filed a notice of intent to sue Rayonier Inc. and Rayonier Perfor-mance Fibers for violations of the Clean Water Act.

For many years the company has emitted a putrid smelling, coffee-colored discharge into the Altamaha River.

Local citizens who use the Altamaha River in the vicinity of the mill's discharge pipes have com-plained the effluent from the Jesup facility is smelly, discolored, and nauseating. People fishing in the river have caught fish with lesions and ulcers.

Boaters on the river report smelling Rayonier's wastewater all

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Hunter education Hunter Education Classes will be held at the Brantley County Library Con-ference Room on Thursday from 5 - 7 p.m. All students must register online for the classes at www.georgiawildlife.com and should follow any instruc-tions given such as completing a CD or completing the internet portion of the class. Registration ends 3 business days before each class.

Basketball registrationThe Brantley County Recreation Department will hold registration for youth basketball through Friday. Your child must be 5 years old by December 31, 2008. The registration fee is $21 or $15 if your child played football, cheered or soccer. Registration will be held at the Recreation Depart-ment located on John Wilson Street in Nahunta. For more information call 462-5128. Hours are 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

Planning meetingSoutheast singles fellowship will hold a planning meeting on Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Jerry J's on Plant Ave in Waycross. They need new faces and new ideas. For more information call Betty at 285-5024, Nancy at 281-6026 or Faye at 458-2267.

Santa picturesA & K Photography will have pictures with Santa at their studio on Friday from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information call 288-3882.

Christmas PageantThe Miss Christmas Belle 2008 pageant for ages birth and up will be held Saturday at 12 p.m. at the Nichols Elementary School in Nichols with registration at 10 a.m. Other rules apply. Each contestant needs to bring a gift to exchange on stage. For more information call Candace Medders at 912-345-0190.

Retiree programThe Brantley County Retired Educa-tors Association will hold a meeting at the Hoboken Elementary School on Friday at 10 a.m. The program will feature Georgia State Represen-tative Mark Williams, speaking on retiree-relevant issues. A Christmas luncheon at the Jacobs' farmhouse on Palmetto Street in Hoboken will fol-low the program. Those attending are asked to bring a gift to be exchanged. Dress will be seasonally casual.

Gospel singSpring Hill Missionary Baptist Church will hold a gospel sing on Saturday at 6 p.m. featuring the Kirk-lands. Refreshments will be served afterwards. For more information call 912-458-2840 or 912-286-1383.

Country christmasBig Horse Stables will hold an old-fashioned holiday on Saturday from 1-6 p.m. There will be good, holiday music, pony rides, country arts and crafts, a silent auction and much more. Admission is free. The annual lighting of the Big Horse Christmas rree will be at 6 p.m. For more infor-mation visit www.bighorseclub.com or call (912) 778-6477.

Gospel singThe Whaley's will be performing at Hickox Praise and Worship located 206 miles down Buffalo Creek Rd.

Current board notches its final meeting Tuesday

The current Brantley board of commissioners met for their final meeting Tues-day night with all three of the newly elected commissioners in the audience.

County clerk Dale Hal-ligan started the meeting by presenting plaques to outgoing board members Brian Hendrix, Ernest Hunter and Terry Thomas as well as county attorney Vince Settle, as she spoke kind words of each.

Thomas said that he had enjoyed his term but that it had been a hard term and he could only advise the new board that to be right they must do right.

Hendrix expressed his enjoyment of the term saying that it had been a real learn-ing experience, and that he may run again in the future.

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on Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school will start at 10 a.m.

Toy driveNahunta Masonic Lodge #391 is holding a toy drive for underprivileged children. Drop off locations will be Burgess Lawnmower shop, Bayview Nursing Home, and South-eastern Bank in Nahunta. All donations must be received by Monday. Please donate a new toy in its original package.

Heron banquetThe 2008 BCH Heron Foot-ball Banquet will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. in the BCHS cafeteria. The BC Touchdown club will provide meat and paper products we are asking that each players family provide two sides and a dessert. We look forward to seeing you there as we recongnize our 2008 BCHS Herons.

US censusThe US Census Bureau will hold testing on Tuesday, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., at the Brantley County Library, 133 East Cleveland Street, Nahunta and on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoboken City Hall. Please call 1-866-861-2010 to schedule a test. Veterans remember to bring DD 214 Form.

Open houseThe Brantley County Library will have an Open House on Tuesday, from 3- 5 p.m. to cel-ebrate the installation of our new push button door openers. This was made possible by the Friends of the Library, Library Board and donations from the public. Nell Bowen, library board member, will cut a rib-bon on the new doors. Refresh-ments will be served.

Waynesville youthThe youth group of Waynes-ville Church of God is willing to help the elderly and any other people that are shut-in or just need a little help around the house or in the yard. They are asking for donations for their services to help pay for an youth trip in March called Winterfest, which is an outreach for teens. For more information call Kevin Johns at (912) 266-6386.

Christmas treesThe Nahunta United Methodist Church Christmas trees have arrived. There are Red Cedar, Carolina Sapphires, Leyland Cypress and a few Virginia Pines all in the 6-7 ft. range. You can get them at Nahunta Hardware for $30 each.

Santa letterGet your personalized santa letter sent to your child in time for Christmas for $3. All proceeds go to the Dixie Land Horse Rescue. For more infor-mation call 912-473-2711.

Board meetingThe Satilla Community Services Board will meet on Thursday, December 18 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room at 1007 Mary Street, Waycross. For more information, contact LaCretia Gassem at 449-7101.

Santa picturesA & K Photography will have pictures with Santa at their studio on Friday, December 19 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, December 20 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information call 288-3882.

Turkey shootUnder His Wings Christian

Fellowship Church will hold a family Turkey Shoot on Friday, December 19 and Saturday, Decamber 20 at 7 p.m. $3 a shot for chance to win turkey's and boston butts. The event will be held 6 miles down Browntown Rd., look for signs. For more information call 552-4293. No alcohol allowed.

DanceSoutheast Singles Fellowship will hold a dance on Saturday, December 20 at 7 p.m. at the AG Building at the corner of Hendry and Carter in Black-shear. Please bring a covered dish. For more information call Betty at 285-5024, Nancy at 281-6026 or Faye at 458-2267.

Church lunchThe United Methodist Church of Nahunta will have a Free lunch after the service in the Church Hall on Sunday, December 21 at 12:30 p.m. The church is located across from the Brantley County Jail on Hwy 82. For more information call 462-6260.

Christmas playHickox Praise and Worship will hold its annual Christmas play on Sunday, December 21 at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the play.

College closing Waycross College's campus will be closed for the holidays beginning Monday, December 22. The college will resume normal operating hours Mon-day, January 5, 2009.

New years danceSoutheast Singles Fellowship will hold a new year's dance on Saturday, January 3 at 7 p.m. - until at the Emerson Park Community Center. Free admission. Bring finger food. There will be music by Beverly. For more information call

Betty at 285-5024, Nancy at 281-6026 or Faye at 458-2267.

Housing AuthorityThe Nahunta Housing Author-ity will hold their quarterly meeting on Tuesday, January 6 at 12 p.m. at the Housing Au-thority in Nahunta. For more information call Julia Walker at 462-5680.

US censusThe US Census Bureau will hold testing Tuesday, January 13 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., and on Tuesday, February 17 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Brantley County Library, 133 East Cleve-land Street, Nahunta. Please call 1-866-861-2010 to schedule a test. Veterans remember to bring DD 214 Form.

Waynesville churchWaynesville Missionary Baptist Church is accepting names for Christmas. Applica-tions available at church office, Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information call 778-4320 or email [email protected].

Scholarship applica-tionsMarshland Credit Union is accepting applications for the Memorial Scholarship Award Program for $1500 scholar-ships to be awarded to three graduating seniors from any Glynn, McIntosh or Brantley County high school. Inter-ested students should see their school's Guidance Counselor for an application or contact Marshland Credit Union at (912) 279-2013 or (888) 265-3565 for more information. Applica-tions are available online at www.marshlandfcu.coop and must be received by February 15, 2009.

Turkey shootFreddie's turkey shoot will be held every Friday and Saturday beginning at 7:30 p.m. until with meat and money prizes. Located in Hickox, 3 miles South of Nahunta, turn left on Buffalo Creek Drive, go 1.2 miles and turn left on Lake Buffalo Dr. East, in field behind house.

Lake WareCome Dance with us at Lake Ware in Waycross on Friday nights. Live entertainment by Dry Creek Band. Admission is $7.00 per person. BYOD, no coolers, and no bottles, cans only. Singles and couples wel-come. For more information call 912-283-8858.

Dugout clubThe Brantley Co. Dugout Club & Brantley Co. Diamond Club is giving away a different gun every Friday for the next year to raise money for an indoor hitting facility. The list of guns to be given away and win-ner each week will be posted at brantleybaseball.org. Tickets are $100. For more information or to buy a ticket contact Mike Hendrix at 286-0041.

Starlight RanchStarlight Ranch is looking for volunteers and donations to help with the many activities at the ranch. They also have openings in their free therapy and after school programs. A school to ranch ride program is available for participants. For more information call Ta-sha at 778-3976, leave message if no answer.

DonationsBrantley County Neighbors Helping Neighbors is currently accepting donations for sick children, cancer patients, and families in need. Some of the sick children have requested

Chihuahua puppies, talking birds, etc. Any donation will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Ronnie Jacobs at 462-5214, Pat Tompkins at 462-7443, or Mert Dowling at 462-5455 for more information.

OREMC programsOREMC offers safety and en-ergy efficiency programs and demonstrations to schools and community and civic organiza-tions in our service area. Their energy efficiency experts can offer tips that will help you save electricity and stretch your budget. Please contact our office at 912 462-5131 or 800-262-5131 and talk with Craig Muchison (ext. 1147), David Smith (ext. 3319) or Linda Har-ris (ext. 1151).

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the way to the coast, a distance of approximately 40 miles.The Clean Water Act (CWA) and the regulations of the

State of Georgia require that each National Pollutant Dis-charge Elimination System (NPDES) must achieve water qual-ity standards established under the CWA, including the state rules requiring that water discharged into a river must blend with the existing water in a non-offensive manner.

Section 303 of the CWA further states the standards shall protect the public health or welfare and enhance the quality of water standards adopted by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD).

During 10 years of field observations and data collection in the river, ARK has documented the smelly dark water leav-ing Rayonier in trails 30-40 miles down the river.

In 2001, ARK challenged Rayonier's discharge permit, al-leging its effluent did not meet CWA standards and in 2002 the company entered into a settlement with ARK to resolve the problem.

Unfortunately, little or no progress has been evident in the six years since then, leaving ARK with no choice but to sue the company in order to clean up the problem.

"Rayonier has not reduced the dark effluent into the river since the 2002 agreement. Rayonier's own monitoring reports indicate a very high level of color discharge--a level consid-ered high even for the paper and pulp mill industry. The prob-lem is not improving and we have negotiated long enough," said ARK Executive Director Deborah Sheppard.

"The clean-up of wastewater from Rayonier has stalled; we must get it moving again. We cannot allow continued pollution of our rivers when we have so little water in them already due to the drought. The EPD has allowed this degra-dation of one of our most important waterways to go on far too long. We expect the courts to understand the gravity of the situation and to require a faster remedy," stated Justine Thompson, Executive Director of GreenLaw.

A 60-day letter gives the company time to respond with action before a suit is filed in Superior Court. GreenLaw expects this letter to accelerate the clean-up process on the Altamaha River so that fish and people can once again use it as a clean resource for food and recreation.

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Hunter wished the new board the best and he looked for-ward to serving elsewhere in the county someday.

Thomas brought up the issue of county manager Chick Madray claiming mileage in excess of $9,000 so far this year which includes his drive to and from work each day. Madray defended his actions stating that in the executive session in which he was hired the board agreed to allow him mileage to and from home. Commissioners Hunter, Summerlin and Herrin voted to continue to allow the action and add it to Madray’s contract despite the arguments from attorney Vince Settle, Thomas and Hendrix who said they remembered no such conversation and that it was not in the contract.

The board also made the following decisions in the meet-ing:

• Denied the request by Mike Keen to abandon Keen Road (County Road #64).

• Approved a one• time coast of $155 for the automated alarm system to dial 911 at the new recreation park rather than paying an alarm service $18• $20 a month continually.

• Approved a resolution to allow the county to seek the Coastal Incentive Grant from the Department of Natural Resources for up to $500,000 to help preserve and conserve the rivers, swamps and streams in the county.

• Approved the low bid of Bill, Young, Rivers and Taylor CPA’s (BYRT) for the 2008• 2010 audits at a cost of $26,200 per year.

• Approved the move of $1,200 from the contingency fund to the 2008 audit line item in the 2009 budget due to the in-creased cost of the audit from the budgeted amount.

• Appointed Sherri Rowell to the Recreation Board.• Approved the low bid of Pittman’s Lawn and Tractor

Work to install the sewage system at the new recreation park for $1,995.

• Tabled the approval of the Improvements Required for Subdivision and Land Development proposal by the Planning Commission.

• Approved the addition of the county manager to the list to sign county checks to enable him to sign in place of the county clerk if she is absent.

• Agreed to let chairman Thomas talk with CSX about the cutting of the vegetation at the railroad crossing at the industrial park.

• Tabled the request from Joe Dixon Construction to ap-prove a bid for flooring at the new recreation department to allow the board to gather more information.

• Tabled the approval of a proposal to perform grant• writ-ing services for the Coastal Incentive Grant at a cost of $1,900 to allow time for the board to gather more information on the requirements of the grant.

The board took no action on the following agenda items:• A request from retiring shop foreman Charlie Burgess

to raise his pay $2.66 an hour to meet the pay rate of the lead men at the road department along with back pay for the last 25 pay periods.

• A request from the Fireman’s Association to move $7,700 from the 2008 budget to a capital outlay item in the 2009 budget for a much needed repeater tower that they will not be able to purchase due to the budget restrictions.

• A request from the Okefenokee Technical College to re-duce or delete the rent they pay to the county for the Brantley County Adult Education building due to state cutbacks.

• A request from Wyatt Blount to install speed bumps on Paloma Drive due to speeding traffic.

book is on sale at the Brantley County Library. You can also order one by mailing a check or money order to Brantley County Historical Society, P.O. Box 1096, Nahunta, 31553. The purchase price is $45.00 includ-ing tax, plus $5.00 for s/h. For more information call Dorothy Thomas at 912-265-7599 or email her at [email protected].

ClosetNeighbors Helping Neighbors has a clothes closet available at 135 Florida Avenue, Nahunta. Please call Rev. Jimmy and Barbara Bryant at 462-6340 for an appointment.

History bookThe Brantley County Pictorial History Book is for sale at the Nahunta Library. The cost is $65 including tax. If you wish to order, please send check or money order for $65.


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READER INFORMATIONObituaries, engagements, weddings and births are free with a $5 fee for photos. Cards of thanks are $5 each. Subscriptions are $20 per year in county, $25 per year out of county, and $15 for senior citizens in county only.

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Obituaries

Arthur CribbsArthur J. “Art” Cribbs, age 53, of Hortense, died Monday, Novem-ber 24, 2008, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick. Art was born in Miami but lived most of his life in Jesup where he worked as a carpenter and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur J., Sr. and Edna Cribbs.He is survived by his wife, Gloria Cribbs; a son, Michael Cribbs; daughterMichelle Cribbs; grandchildren, Emily and Dakota Cribbs; a brother, SteveCribbs; 2 sisters, Brandie Sitze and Brenda Hodskins, and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Art’s life was held Saturday, December 6.

Jeanie DuchenMrs. Jeanie Marlene Whittington Henderson Duchen, 72, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at her residence. Mrs. Duchen was born September 30, 1936, in Clinch County, to the late Jeff Whittington & Emma Williams Whittington. She was a homemaker and attended the Alapaha Methodist Church. Mrs. Duchen was preceded in death by 2 brothers, J.W. Whittington & Chesley “Buddy” Whittington; and 4 sisters, Janice Whittington, Lillian Corbitt, Onice Johnson and Ethel Cothran. Survivors are her husband, Myron Duchen of Alapaha; 3 daugh-ters & a son-in-law, Tammy & Randy Stone, and Melissa Henderson, all of Alapaha, and Diane Dean of Savannah; 2 sons, Paul Hender-son of Savannah, and Jeff Henderson of Waynesville; 5 sisters & a brother-in-law, Ruth Zenick and Foe Skinner, both of Jacksonville, Doris Taylor of Brunswick, Elva Kasmallie of Hoboken, Janice & Dempsey Bennett of Homerville; a brother & sister-in-law, Horace & Myrtle Whittington of Homerville; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; & several other relatives. Memorial services for Mrs. Duchen were held Friday, December 5, 2008, at 2 p.m. from the Roundtree Funeral Home Chapel. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Roy ChapmanRoy Owen Chapman, 62, of Waynesville, died Thursday morning at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born in Glynn Co., his parents were Herbert Quinton and Angie Highsmith Chapman. He is also preceded in death by 4 brothers, Thomas, Quinton Jr., Bobby and George Chapman. He worked for Brunswick Pulp & Paper for 20+ years and was a Pulpwood truck driver. He was a graduate of Glynn Academy in 1964, a member of Fellow-ship Methodist Church and was the Best grandfather ever. He was survived by his wife, Chrissy Chapman of Waynesville; 4 children and their spouses, Robyn and John Brockington of Jesup, Roxanne Pickren of Waynesville, Sean and Courtney Chapman of Hoboken, and Shane and Megan Chapman of Waynesville; grandchildren, Joshua, Colt and Caroline Brockington; Angela and Sandy Brower, Colby, Camry, Kyle and Kade Chapman, Tyler, James Roy, Benjamin and Joyce Chapman; great grandchild, Makala Brower; special niece AKA 3rd daughter and her husband, Melodie and Ricky Goble of White Oak; a sister, Betty Drury of White Oak; mother of his children, Lynn Jones Chapman of Waynesville; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 p.m. at Glynn Missionary Baptist Church in Thalman, with Rev. Elliott Foss, Rev. Michael Batten and Donald Pittman. Burial followed in Arnett-Chapman Cemetery, Glynn Co. Pallbearers were Ricky Goble Sr., Ricky Goble Jr., Joshua Brock-ington, Billy Pickren, Lynn Drury, Randy Drury, Lamar Drury and Chris Chapman. Honorary Pallbearers were Robert Thomas, Johnny Crews, Chuck Scott, Charles Stokes, Joan Lentini Diane Knight, Mark Edwards, Daniel Breese, Dr. Fix, Dr. Moran, Dr. Wade Strickland and Kathy Steedley.

Brenda MadanBrenda Ogden Madan, 55, of Odum, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 in the Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick after a short illness.The Wayne Co. native attended Unity Church of God & was a CDL, LeadCommercial Truck Driving Instructor for Altamaha Technical College. She was most recently honored by Werner Enterprises as one of four Outstanding Lead Instructors in Georgia, a former teacher of the year & recipient of the Golden Pencil Award. She was owner and operator of “Back to Nature” Clinic in Jesup, and was predeceased by her parents, Hoke & Cathleen Ogden.Survivors are her husband of 20 years, William B. Madan of Odum; 3 daughters & sons-in-law, Syble & James “Juke” Johns of Nahunta, Liz & Johnny Corry of Odum, Christine & Joe Smith of Baxley; a son & daughter-in-law, Albert & Jerilyn Bennett of Jesup; a step-daughter, Pam Doph of Sequim, Wash.; a step-son, Scott Madan of Sequin, Wash.; 2 brothers & sisters-in-law, Jerry & Sarah Joyner, Dan & Nancy Ogden, both of Jesup; 11 grandchildren, Chel-cie Corry, Satilla Johns, Harley Thompson, Taylor Johns, Tripp Corry, Jake Smith, Payton Smith, Kaylee Smith, Ansley Bennett, Cody Bennett, & Preston Bennett; 3 step-grandchildren, Ashley Doph, Michael Quaadman, Jessica Quaadman, several nieces & nephews.Funeral services were held at 11 A. M. Wednesday, December 10, 2008, from the Unity Church of God with Pastor George Moxley & Rev. Raymond Willis officiating. Interment followed in the Piney Grove Cemetery.Active pallbearers were Ronnie Carter, Will Thomas, Kenny Manning, Fallon Wayett, Ricky Morey, & Joey Wooten. Honorary pallbearers were Altamaha Technical College Family.Memorials may be made to: Hospice of South Georgia Building Fund, 117 Drennon Dr. Jesup, GA. 31545.

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Weddings

Wooten weds BeckhamMelissa Michelle Wooten of Waynesville

and David Earl Beckham of Waynesville were united in marriage at 2:30 p.m., Satur-day, October 25, 2008 at Waynesville Mission-ary Baptist Church.

The ceremony was performed by Vance Colley of Nahunta.

The bride is the daughter of Barbara Dozier of Hortense and Roy Wooten Jr. of Waynesville.

The groom is the son of Earl and Tammy Beckham of Waynesville.

The sanctuary was decorated with orange and yellow petals scattered down the aisle, sheer ribbon bows accented the pews, and two large wicker baskets held a variety of orange and yellow flowers that sat at the alter.

Songs performed by sound system were "My Best Friend" by Tim McGraw, and "From This Moment" by Shania Twain.

The bride was given in marriage by her father, Roy Wooten Jr.

The bride wore a white, satin, strapless, A-line, pick up skirt gown with a sweep train and lace bodice and wore a 1 tier veil edged in satin and crystals and carried rounded bouquet of orange and yellow flowers hand tied with sheer ribbon and pearl bead string.

The Maid of Honor was the bride's sister Alicia Wooten of Hortense. She wore a canary yellow, satin, scoop neck halter knee length dress accented with a persimmon orange satin sash. The bouquet was a smaller version of brides.

Bridesmaids were sister in law of bride, Brandy Wooten of Brunswick and sister in law to be, Carla McGarrity of Waynesville. They wore a canary yellow, satin, scoop neck halter, knee length dress accented with a persimmon orange satin sash. The bouquet was a smaller version of the bride.

The Best Man was Kelly Gibson of

Hortense. He wore a white button down, long sleeve shirt, black dress slacks and a black satin tie.

Groomsmen were Chris Wooten of Hortense and Andrew McGarrity of Waynesville. They wore a white button down, long sleeve shirt, black dress slacks and a black satin tie.

A reception was held in the gym behind Waynesville Missionary Baptist Church and decorated with ferns, miniature palm trees, an arch with gold and sheer white satin materials, and gold/amber glass hurricane candle holders accented the tables.

The brides cake was a 3 tier poundcake with white icing and orange/yellow mixed color roses on top.

For a wedding trip, the couple went to Ashville, North Carolina.

They will reside in Waynesville.

Over the next few weeks, entrepreneurs, educators, community leaders, business owners and young people across Brantley County will celebrate the power of free enterprise and spark energy and interest in the importance of becoming entrepreneur-ial.

In November, America celebrates American Enterprise Day and Global Entre-preneurship Week. Consequently, Andrea Tannerπs Brantley County High School Business Essentials class kicked off its annual "Entrepreneurship Program" this month. The program is designed to inspire, connect, inform, mentor and engage the next generation of entrepreneurs. This initiative will provide an educational kick-start for young people to begin a journey to fulfill their potential as self-starters and entrepreneurs.

In the three-week training program, students will develop a business concept, write a business plan, and develop finan-cial management skills. They will also design business cards, web pages and other marketing strategies. Students will tour local Brantley County businesses and discuss entrepreneurship with the owners of Painted Cat Studio, Bennettπs Pharmacy and Michaelπs Deli.

E-camp

Guest speakers this year include State Rep. Mark Williams; Jeanie Boland, Execu-tive Director of Brantley County Develop-ment Authority; Judy Hesters, Director of Continuing Education at Okefenokee Tech-nical College; Angie Wilson of Leadership Brantley; Tonya Cooper and Gerald Mitchell, representatives from the State of Georgia Economic Development Office; Larry Wain-right, Vice President of Southeastern Bank; and Debbie Graham from Small Business Development Center.

At the conclusion of the training, Busi-ness Essentials students will celebrate graduation with a luncheon and special guest speaker, Mr. Roy Herrington, State De-partment of Transportation board member.

The Entrepreneurship Program at Brantley County High School is a coopera-tive endeavor sponsored by the Brantley County Development Authority (through the Entrepreneur Friendly Implementation Fund grant from One Georgia Authority), Brantley County Chamber of Commerce, Brantley County Family Connections, Okefenokee Technical College, Southeastern Bank, and Brantley County High School (with a special career- related grant received from the Georgia Department of Education).

Event hopes to entice Brantley County students into becoming entrepreneurs

Mark Williams of House District 178 visited with Andrea Tanner’s Business Education class recently as part of E-camp. Williams challenged the group to become innovative thinkers and to be persistent and adaptable in their entrepreneurial endeavors.

State debuts Creative Econonies website

Tourism has long been referred to as a community's

"clean" industry, visitors come to the community and spend money while they're here, contributing to our local economy and SPLOST projects. During Business and Industry Appreciation Week, the Development Authority and Chamber of Commerce encourage citizens to shop locally during the holiday season and take advantage of programs like the following to help boost our local economy.

It's here: Georgia's Cre-ative Economies website for marketing and promoting Georgia Made Georgia Grown Products. The website will connect buyers and sellers, corporations and corporate suppliers, locals and visitors to Georgia's creative small businesses. The listing is free to Georgia-based artisans, theaters, crafters, agritour-ism venues, festival planners and others looking to enhance their marketing and advertis-ing.

In order to prepare the website for its launch and an expected 35,000 plus monthly visitors; local creators, museum & gallery owners, farmers, entertainers and des-tination managers must self populate the database with their business information and imagery. Simply go to www.gamadegagrown.org and follow the instructions. Ap-proved entries will be posted FREE for one year.

All businesses who regis-ter now through December 21, 2008 will be included in the first round of search results for this much-anticipated, first-of-its-kind and FREE website. Companies and indi-viduals can register everyday; however, registering between November 21- December 21 will ensure inclusion when the site debuts. Registering early also enters you into a drawing for a Georgia Made Georgia Grown Products gift basket.

Georgia's Creative Econo-mies Initiative is galvanizing arts-centric businesses and promoting Georgia Made Georgia Grown Products. Visit www.georgia.org/foun-dation to learn more about this economic development effort led by the Georgia Tour-ism Foundation.

GSP reports seven accidents, no deaths in Nov.

State Troopers from the Waycross Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated seven traffic crashes during the month of November in Brantley County.

Sergeant First Class Jack-son said the traffic crashes resulted in 16 injuries and no traffic deaths.

Jackson said troopers from Post 22 also issued 111 traffic citations in the county during the month.

The total includes five arrests for driving under the influence, 40 citations for speeding, 19 seat belt viola-tions, and six child restraint violations. Troopers also issued 165 warnings.

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Did recession start in 2007? Only if you redefine recession...By Herman Cain

We are in a recession, but it did not start a year ago.

The mental midgets at the National Bu-reau of Economic Research (NBER) want you to believe the recession did start a year ago. They arrived at this breaking news conclu-sion by ignoring the definition of a recession accepted by most respectable economists and business people.

Surprisingly, they admitted it in the article written by Emily Kaiser. (“Recession started in December 2007”, Reuters, Decem-ber 1, 2008)

Instead of using two consecutive quarters of negative Gross Domestic Product growth as the quantitative benchmark for a recession, the NBER used “All evidence other than the ambiguous movements of the quarterly prod-uct-side measure of domestic production” to confirm their conclusion.

What evidence? They did not disclose that secret in the article.

Their conclusion was just what the main-stream media and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid wanted to hear.

“The announcement simply makes official what we have long known – with rising costs of living, rising unemployment, record fore-closures and depleted savings – we must do more to help families make ends meet,” Reid said.

Translation, let’s pass another stimulus package to the taxpayers with their money, since the first one worked so well to keep us out of a recession.

When the “Massive Job Losses” report was issued on Friday December 5, 2008 by the Labor Department, the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) jumped on the “let’s redefine a recession” bandwagon so we will have even more headlines with which to depress the public.

The president of EPI, Lawrence Mishel, says too much emphasis is placed on GDP as a measure of economic growth.

Since we do expect to be technically and officially in a recession at the end of this cal-endar quarter, let’s redefine our way out of it. Namely, since consumer spending represents over 60 percent of the GDP calculation, let’s redefine $1.00 as $1.25. Retail sales would see an immediate bump of 25 percent and we would most certainly avoid a recession on paper.

Let’s help the struggling convenience store owner by redefining a gallon of gasoline as three quarts instead of four and charge the same price per gallon. Using the definition of a gallon that’s been around since dirt is prob-ably too ambiguous for NBER and EPI.

In addition to giving Harry and Nancy more flawed justification to waste some more money on small $600 allowances to some taxpayers, proclaiming the recession started a year earlier could also help make President Bush’s record on the economy look even worse as he is leaving the White House.

It also allows President-elect Obama to proclaim in his first State of the Union ad-dress that the economy was worse than we thought. The mainstream media would then be able to give Obama a free pass for bringing no new ideas to the nation’s economic woes for at least two years.

During that time, the unprecedented actions by the Bush Administration would have started to work and the mainstream media would proclaim Obama having done a brilliant job of turning around the economy by doing absolutely nothing.

By the way, there is one more advantage of depressing recession reporting. It gives Harry and Nancy more time and ammuni-tion to find a “happy face” for the bailout money they want to give to the Big Three U.S. automakers, while the UAW does absolutely nothing but dig in their heels.

That’s not ambiguous to me. It’s just depressing.

Greetings from HondurasFrom George and Dee Dee Johns

Greetings from Honduras in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Many of you know since our return from the states early this fall, we have faced many challenges, but Praise the Lord we can now see light at the end of the tunnel!

A special thanks to all of you who helped last month with the storm victims. We had several hard weeks, but with your help the Lord was Glorified. We even had the church of Las Mesas participate in the food and clothes drive for the Southern parts of Hon-duras. I remember one

family's excitement as they sacrificed a sack of corn from their field. You see, the Lord doesn't command us to give out of abun-dance, He just commands us to give. I know in my heart that the Lord smiled as this family gave with a giving spirit to help those in need.

November: Duval Station Baptist Church, sent a team to work with REMAR (the children's homes). This church also sponsor's the children each month to help buy their food. This week they came and taught VBS each morning at the boy's home and then again each afternoon with the girl's. What a blessing for the children and the team to finally meet each other. The children were in need of shoes, so the team brought a pair of New Shoes for each child. After arriving and seeing more needs at the homes, some of the men were able to do some home repairs and buy a new washing machine for the boy's

home and a new pump for the girls' water supply.

Medical/Evangelism from Alma, Ga. and Alabama: The evangelism team worked with George in a village by the name of Las Ancendita's about 2 hours past Gaulcinse. The group taught VBS in the

local public school and held revival service each night. George said that this was one of the hardest revivals he's ever preached, due to some of the locals who really need the Lord. But in the end the Lord was glorified

and the church was left with a refreshed spir-it and the team was blessed beyond their belief. Thank you Alma, Ga. mission ac-complished.

The Medical team worked out of the hospital of Gualsince. Well, honestly, I don't even

know how to begin. I guess to make a long sto-ry short, I should update you all that now the hospital serves as a birthing clinic, a regular clinic and a 24/7 Emergency Room. And to say the least the word is out and all of Lem-pira came to greet the doctor and his nurse D. Wyane. Along with 260 regular patience we had several ER patience, 125 people whom received reading glasses and I think 6 births and 2 ladies sent to Gracias (4 hours away) for cesarean. Many times through out the week the work seemed overwhelming, but as this emotion would come the Lord would whisper,

remember, this is for My Glory, I will

never give you more than you can handle. As we were pulling out of the driveway that Friday morning with many eyes filled with tears, the Pastor came to the truck and told us that one of our ER patience that we had transported to Gracias (4 hrs away) had passed away early in the morning. So as we drove down the bumpy roads, I prayed for the Lord to give peace to this family, and I remem-bered that the wife had shared with me the area in which they lived. I really felt lead that we should speak with her, because we spent a lot of time ministering to her because of the condition of her husband. As I started up to the house, I ask the Missionary Doctor to come with me, not knowing what to expect, my stomach was a little jumpy. As we made eye contact with Ms. Maria, she started to cry with a broken heart but was able to thank the Doctor for doing everything he could to help her husband. So we shared with her that the reason we were there that week was because the Lord sent us to help the people of Lempira and to share the love of the Lord Je-sus. Her comment to me was, "yes dear I know, I could feel the presence of the Lord when I was there, that is why I wish I would have kept my husband there, because I knew that the Lord was with you all." Zechariah 8:23. In those days ten men from every language of the nations shall grasp the sleeve of a Jewish man, saying, Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.

As we enter this Christmas season, let's make a commitment to the Lord, that we will celebrate the birth of His Son in such a manner that people will come saying, Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.

Blessings from our family for yours.(The Johns family is on a mission trip in

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Equal Christmas giftsI haven't spent all these years as a parent

on this planet without learning a thing or two about the holidays. I learned that sale items will always be out of stock. I've learned that wherever you are the last parking spot within eighteen miles will be taken by the car in front of you. And I've learned that it's almost impossible to give your children an equal amount of Christmas gifts.

Sure, I know what some of you are think-ing. Some of you are thinking, "Now wait a minute, Lady. So maybe the fi rst two are true, but that last one, even if it’s true, is sure NOT the real meaning of Christmas." And, well, you're right.

But those of you with kids over three know this is exactly the kind of thinking a parent needs to survive the holiday season. It's called, my friends, the Gift-to-Kid ratio. And the golden rule with the Gift-to-Kid ratio is that it must be equal at all times.

And don't think for a minute that I'm ex-aggerating here. I mean, suddenly on Christ-mas morning, the very same kid who couldn't tie his shoes or count past ten the night before can scan the room in one millisecond and give a full report, including pie charts and a break down of percentages, on who has more gifts. It's mind-boggling really.

Now, that said, you'd think that keep things even wouldn't be much of a problem. YOU WOULD THINK.

And, hey, the concept seems simple enough. Take this year for example. There I was, having survived Black Friday, on the way to the register with the exact same number of gifts for each child in my cart. I envisioned them joyously opening them on Christmas morning just like a family in a Norman Rockwell painting or a 50's TV

sitcom. But that was before I saw a metallic

pocket camera that would be perfect for my daughter. I tossed it in my cart and balanced it out with a video game for my son. A few aisles later I added a beaded purse and then a soccer ball. And that would've been that except, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a jewelry maker and a nail polishing kit. ON SALE.

So you can see how volatile the Gift-to-Kid ratio can be.

In my defense, I tried to even things up again by going to another store the next day and buying two more gifts for my son. Which would've worked fi ne except for the portable CD player I found for my daughter. And so on and so on.

But if you think that's bad, let me just say they could be worse. Much, much worse. At last count my friend Linda's been to the mall 26 times trying to even out the gifts between her three children.

Pretty recently, I had narrowed things down to a one-gift margin in my son's favor. Practically even. But, as any parent will tell you, not quite close enough for Christmas gift giving standards.

Now, at this point you might wonder why I didn't take something back to the store, or just give up and go hit my well-stocked supply of cheap cooking cherry. Both good strate-gies in theory, but then again, neither totally foolproof.

So, tricky me, I came up with a third op-tion: I opened up my daughter's portable CD player and wrapped the headphones sepa-rately, and Whamo! I suddenly had an even number of gifts.

Oh, okay, maybe there's a message in here somewhere. Maybe it's the obvious one that Christmas shouldn't be about shallow consumerism. Or perhaps it's that we need to teach our children that everything doesn't al-ways have to be equal. Or maybe, just maybe, it's that I should have stronger willpower when shopping.

Whatever the reason, I have plenty of time to think about it.

I'm not leaving the house again until after Christmas.

Holy Morpheus! No one should work for a ‘highly matrixed’ company

A few nights ago, I put the kiddos to bed

and sat down to read a marketing industry publication. Perhaps I needed a little some-thing to lull me to dreamland – and unlike sleeping pills – no trade pub I know of is actually addicting.

All of a sudden, it jumped out at me.A “want ad” about a job I might actually

want.You see, while I am fi rm believer in

keeping my career options open, I don’t have much time these days for opportunity seek-ing. And I’m happy in my current job. Still, I have a case of what I call “professional curi-osity” that I’ve never been able to shake.

Attribute this to whatever you want. Why not? All the experts have. Call it the timing of my birth, proud Gen-X’er that I am. My latch-key kid past. Lack of respect for authority. Or watching my dad offer a lifetime of commit-ment to a steel mill only to be left standing in the unemployment line.

Whatever made me this way, I can’t help it.So, I jump up, get on the computer, fi nd

the company’s web site and begin reading.Two seconds later, this sentence stopped

me dead in my tracks. ”The successful candidate should possess a strong sense of urgency and excel at building relationships in a highly-matrixed organization.”

I closed my browser and went to bed,

laughing the whole way. For whoever wrote that job description clearly has my same sense of humor. She used the phrases “highly matrixed” and “sense of urgency” in the same sentence. Hilarious!

I have lots of experiences with matrices, and I know that nothing about them is urgent.

It started in seventh grade when I made a DNA matrix for a science fair. It took endless hours. Endless patience. Focus that hurt my eyes, my head and my butt. It was not fast. It was not nimble. In fact, if you’d tipped it even a little too far to the left, the whole thing would fall apart.

I also saw the movie The Matrix. You know, the one where a fake world is manufac-tured in order to make humans think that ev-erything is hunky-dory and their energy and life isn’t being sucked out of them? Yep – that also sounds exactly like a highly matrixed corporation to me!

I’ve also worked for a client that devel-oped matrices. These were hollow structures, made for shaping sand into whatever they wanted it to be. Pillars. Pump molds. Pieces parts. Stress on the words “hollow,” and

“shaping you into what I want you to be.”Again, what better way to describe a

highly matrixed organization?I’m a bit of a wordsmith, but even I can’t

fi nd a phrase strong enough to describe how turned off I felt about that job, and in fact, about that company.

Thankfully, the next job posting I looked at that night made me laugh, too – only in the good way. An agency hiring for the pet supply industry listed this as a qualifi cation: “Must sit, speak and play well with others.” They ended their call for talent with, “If this is you, give us a bark!”

I laughed aloud. And had they not been located in a city I could never convince my husband to move to, I may just have respond-ed with a little “bow-wow” of my own.

Seeking shoelaces in the superstore

I was in one of those humongous super-

stores the other day. I went there to buy a pair of shoelaces.

I fi gured it would be a piece of cake. I’m thinking fi ve, maybe 10 minutes tops, and I’d be out of there before my car engine even had time to cool down.

I mean, how diffi cult could it be to fi nd a pair of shoelaces? Everybody needs shoelaces, don’t they?

That’s what I thought, all right. But I was wrong.

I began my search for shoelaces in the store’s shoe department.

I’m no dummy, you know. Shoelaces. Shoe department. It’s a no-brainer, if I ever heard one.

But during my 32 minutes in the shoe department, I found socks, slippers, boots and lots of other things. What I didn’t fi nd was shoelaces.

Undaunted, I visited several other depart-ments where I found Barbie Dolls, frying pans, light bulbs, bath towels, deodorant, Paula Deen cookbooks that had eight pages and sold for $18.95, potting soil and scads of other things.

That’s when I suddenly realized this was going to be much more than just a quick trip

to the store to buy shoelaces.Suddenly my little shopping trip had

become as challenging as scaling Mt. Everest, or winning an argument with my wife.

That’s when I decided to fi nd somebody who worked at the store and ask him, or her, to direct me to the shoelaces. But this store, like so many other stores these days, appar-ently didn’t have any employees because I looked and looked and I didn’t fi nd a single man or woman wearing a name tag that said something like “HI, MY NAME IS LOIS. HOW MAY I HELP YOU?”

Then, 20 minutes into my search for a store employee, I found one. She was wearing a sticker with a big smiley face on it.

“Excuse me,” I said, politely.“What the hell do you want?” she snarled,

not taking her eyes off the display of bras-sieres she was tinkering with.

“I was wondering if you could direct me to the shoelaces section,” I said.

“Hmmm,” she replied. “Shoelaces . . . shoe-laces . . . shoelaces . . . hmmm . . . let me think

. . . ahh . . . yes . . . yes . . . aisle four . . . ummm

. . . across from the motor oil and just east of the skateboards.”

“Thank you,” I said.“No problem,” she replied.And I didn’t have the heart to tell her she

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Health Education Support Groups

Weight Watchers - Meetings held three times a day each Monday in the Satilla Annex Classroom at 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Wanda Strickland at 449-2535.

AARP Driver Safety Program - Be a safer driver and receive discounts on your auto insurance by attending this AARP-sanctioned driver refresher course for seniors. Held from 1-5 pm in the Satilla Annex Classroom, $10 fee. For more information about the next classes, please contact Reginald Taylor at 449-6630. Next Classes: December 10 & 11, 2008, January 28 & 29, February 25 & 26, March 25 & 26, April 22 & 23, May 20 & 21

Smoking Cessation - Work with a smoking cessation counselor at the Satilla Regional Health & Wellness Center, using the American Cancer Society’s Fresh Start program - a unique ap-proach to quit smoking. There is a $25 fee. To register, call Lynn Gardner at 284-2462.

American Cancer Society Look Good, Feel Better - Thisfree program teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Held from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Annex Cafetorium. To register call 912-265-7117 or 1-886-227-0797. Next Class: January 26, 2009

Sleep Apnea: What is Sleep Apnea, and do I Have It? Free class offered to the public. Compliance classes will offer handouts, dis-play the newest equipment, masks and also benefit patients who have been diagnosed with OSA. A licensed sleep technologist will be on hand to answer questions. Meets every 1st Thursday of the month. Held at Satilla Rehabilitation Institute, 2500 Satilla Parkway at 6:00 p.m. Please RVSP or if you have any questions call Cindy Mulkey at 338-8050. Next classes: December 4

Diabetes - Meets first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Annex Classroom. Call Craig Roberts at 283-6086. Next meeting: December 4

Domestic Violence - Meets first and third Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Annex Classroom. Call Rebecca Hiott at 285-5840 or Jill Nagel at 285-5850. Next meeting: December 2 & 16

Cancer - Meets second Monday at 7 p.m. in the Satilla Regional 3rd floor Classroom. Call the Southeast Cancer Unit at 287-9008. Next meeting: December 8

Traumatic Brain Injury - Meets third Monday at 7 p.m. in the Annex Classroom. Email [email protected] or call Kathie at 285-5403 or Debra Gordon at 285-7994. Next meeting: December 15

Spectrum of Support - Meets second Thursday at 6:00 pm in the Annex Classroom. Call Kathy Hendrix at 285-1015 or Robbin Walters at 284-0966. Next meeting: December 11

Alzheimer’s - Meets fourth Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the Annex Classroom. Call Jessica Russell at 490-0078. Next meeting: January 27, 2009

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Sibling School - Help children prepare for the arrival of a new sibling. Held in the Birthing Center conference room from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fee: $10, includes a t-shirt for children (recommended for ages 4 to 10). To register, call 287-2686. 2009 classes: January 24th, April 11th, July 18th, October 17th

Epidural Classes - A common method of administering anesthesia during labor. It is inserted through a catheter threaded through a needle inserted into the dura space near the spinal cord. Classes are held in the Birthing Center conference room at 1: 00 pm and 4:00 pm on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. No charge. To register, call 287-2686. 2008 classes: December 4 & 18

Childbirth Classes - Expectant mothers bring a partner and learn the many aspects of childbirth. Birthing Center tour included. Classes are held in the Birthing Center conference room from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 to 4 p.m. on Saturday with a lunch break from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Fee: $20. Call early to register at 287-2686. 2008 & 2009 classes: December 13, February 7th, May 2nd, August 1st, and November 7th

Breastfeeding Classes - Get off to a great start with your newborn with breastfeeding. Discussion will include the benefits of breastfeeding, planning, and preparation, as well as helpful hints to address your most common concerns. Classes are held in the Birthing Center conference room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Fee: $5. Mothers only please. To register, call 287-2686. 2008 & 2009 classes: December 4, January 22, March 19, May 21, August 6, October 1, December 3

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It’s basketball time in BrantleyHerons, Lady Herons get off to good start with wins

Carrying the ball down the court is just part of the job, but the distance may seem bigger to these guys.

Kelli Flowers makes a great save barely keeping her feet in bounds.

Middle School players give all on way to win over Waycross.

Ethan Lee and Chris Parrish scramble for possession of the ball.

Project hopes to hear, help right whales

Right whales are talking, but is anyone listening? Research planned off the Georgia coast this winter

may help scientists determine whether whale calls can be used to protect endangered right whales.Collisions with ships are a leading cause of North Atlantic right whale deaths.

With right whale numbers estimated at only about 400, the loss of one breeding female can affect the species. For more than 20 years, the primary way of reducing ship strikes has been through aerial surveys, which are costly, dangerous and ineffective at night and in bad weather. Thanks to improvements in technology, another method is coming online - locating whales by their calls.

This method, referred to as passive acoustic detec-tion, uses computerized buoys that listen for right whale calls and immediately report those calls to land using a cellular or satellite telephone link. Scientists from Cornell University and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution recently installed the first full-scale, real-time passive acoustic detection system in Cape Cod Bay. (Check http://www.listenforwhales.org/ to see if any right whales have been detected today.)

When a right whale vocalization is detected, certain ships entering Cape Cod Bay are notified and required to slow to 10 knots.Passive acoustic detection has been proposed as a way to protect right whales in their calv-ing areas along the Georgia and Florida coast.

Research has shown that right whales also call in the Southeast, and related projects are in the works, build-ing on years of study in the Northeast. But a central question remains: Do cows with calves vocalize or is it the larger numbers of non-breeding whales that are calling? Some have speculated that cows with calves may be quieter than other whales, perhaps to avoid attracting predators. If so, passive acoustic detection techniques would be poorly suited to protecting the most

valuable demographic component of the population - breeding females. Biologists from the Georgia Depart-ment of Natural Resources, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and NOAA National

Marine Fisheries Service hope to answer this ques-tion during the upcoming right whale calving season. They plan to attach temporary recording devices called Bioacoustic Probes or B-Probes on the backs of up to 10 right whale cows with calves. The probe tags are about a foot long and attach to the whales’ rubbery skin with suction cups. The process sounds deceivingly simple: A whale is approached by boat. The tag is attached to the whale’s back with a handheld pole. The probe records vocalizations and ambient sound for up to 12 hours. Then it pops off and is relocated using a VHF radio receiver.“While maneuvering the 23-foot tagging boat within 15 feet of a 50-foot-long, 50-ton swimming right whale will certainly be challenging, the biggest chal-lenge will likely be whether or not the tags stay on for the full recording time,” said biologist Clay George, of the DNR’s

Wildlife Resources Division. “Right whale calves fre-quently roll back and forth across their mothers’ backs, which may cause the tags to detach prematurely.”If suc-cessful, the project could help determine whether pas-sive acoustic detection is a viable management option in the Southeast. The

project will take place from January through March 2009. Scientists at the Northeast Fisheries Science Cen-ter will analyze the acoustic data. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Fisheries Service and the DNR’s Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund are providing funding.Buying a Georgia wildlife license plate featuring a bald eagle or a ruby-throated hummingbird and donating through the Give Wildlife a Chance state income tax checkoff benefit the Nongame Fund and research involving wildlife not hunted, fished for or trapped.

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The Georgia Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Depart-ment of Defense, recently announced that Okefenoke REMC (OREMC) has been honored with an "Above and Beyond" award in recogni-tion of extraordinary sup-port of its employees who serve in the Georgia National Guard and Reserve.

According to Thomas Wessels ESGR Georgia Chair,

"The ESGR åAbove and Beyondπ Award was created by ESGR to publicly recog-nize American Employers who provide extraordinary patriotic support and coop-eration to their employees, who like the citizen warriors before them, have answered their nationπs call to serve. Supportive employers are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nationπs National Guard and Reserve units."

OREMC joins with thousands of American Em-ployers who have reviewed and amended their current human resources policies to ensure compliance with the Uniformed Services Employ-ment and Reemployment Rights Act Law (USERRA). Many employers provide

"Above and Beyond" support with pay differential to offset

OREMC recognizedfor support of Guard

the loss of wages, and exten-sion of health care benefi ts which complement coverage provided by the military when their employees are mobilized.

"This group of Georgia employers continues to provide superior support to their employees who serve in the Georgia National Guard and Reserve. I am challenging all of Georgiaπs employers to rise to this level in their support, and to stand proudly with their employ-ees, who like the Minutemen before them, continue to answer their nationπs call to defend our way of life," says Wessels.

OREMC Human Resources Director Ronald W. Crews (r) recently accepted the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) "Above and Beyond Award" from ESGR State Chairman Thomas Wessels during a ceremony held in Savannah, Georgia. The prestigious award is presented to employers that provide extraordinary patriotic support and coopera-tion to their employees who are members of the National Guard and Reserve.

As the 1.3 million members of the National Guard and Reserve continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions with Americaπs borders and beyond, ESGR will continue to be the resource for the em-ployers of citizen warriors. ESGR provides education, consultation, and if neces-sary mediation for employ-ers of Guard and Reserve employees. More informa-tion about ESGR Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities is available at www.esgr.mil, or by calling Jawana Latimer at 678-569-6455.

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Family Features

there is no doubt that many consumers may be feeling a budget crunch as the holiday season approaches, but this year with careful planning and some top notch tips from the experts, they can ensure themselves an efficient, economical, and memorable holiday season.

though the season seems to begin earlier each year, getting a head start can help to not only get everything done on budget, but also to give you time closer to the holiday to focus on what is the most important, and what is truly worth celebrating.

“the holiday season is an important time to express gratitude for the relationships that sustained us throughout the year, but with all that we have to do we often lose sight of that,” said shelley lulow, etiquette expert at american Greetings. “By setting a clear plan and staying on track with everything from shopping to hosting houseguests, you can make more time to enjoy the spirit of the season with friends and family.”

Tips for ensuring a successful season

filled with family and friends

How to make your holiday guests feel right at homeThe holidays present an opportunity to reflect on the year’s successes and reconnect with family. Whether you’re hosting one guest for the night or aunt Jane and uncle larry are occupying the guest room for the next two weeks, careful planning can prevent holiday mishaps.n Speak with your houseguest in advance: Determine

transportation needs, length of stay, intended activities and any dietary needs. Knowing your guest’s expectations ahead of time will help you to anticipate their needs.

n Maintain a sense of order: the holidays create an array of social engagements, so providing your guests with access to your holiday calendar will help to keep them informed. also, be sure to review any routines that your guests may need to be aware of, such as the time you need to get ready for work or children’s bedtimes.

n Take a hint from the hotels: a welcome basket includingoftenforgotten toiletries such as soap, lotion, and a miniature sewing kit shows that the guest is not only welcome, but wanted in your home. Be sure to also have extra blankets, bedside lighting, an alarm clock, and a bottle of water available.

n Love is in the details: you can perk up a guest bedroom with fresh flowers or a seasonal potted plant. Include reading materials such as a book or magazine that you think your guest may enjoy.

n Finish it off with a note from the heart: the holidays offer the perfect opportunity to share heartfelt sentiments with friends and family. Finish off the welcome basket with a personalized note or holiday greeting card to express your excitement for the opportunity to share the holiday season with your guest.

How to get everything done on time ... and under budgetlast year, numerous holiday concierge services advertised their capabilities to distressed consumers looking for some relief. But just because some have had to outsource their holiday workload doesn’t mean that you can’t get it all done on time and without spending a small fortune. Here are some useful tips to stay on time and under budget this holiday season.n Make a plan: Before you set out to cross off all

of your holiday todos, sit down and map everything out with a handy calendar to set deadlines for yourself.

n Take a day off to just shop: avoid crowds and alleviate stress by taking a day or two off just to get some holiday chores done.

n Just say no: you will undoubtedly be invited to numerous gatherings, but reserve the right to politely decline. still feeling a little guilty? senda small gift and holiday card with your regrets.

n Set and stick to a budget: sounds easy, right? it does, but it is often easier said than done. ratherthan arbitrarily setting a number, really examine all you have to do and set budgets for each area.

n Try to only use cash or debit card: the credit card is a great tool for the holidays. However, it also tends to make us less conscious of what we are actually spending. if you have made a budget based on what you have available, you are more likely to not go over it.

n Apply for rebates: in the busy time that is the holiday season rebates may seem like an insignificant annoyance, but they can add up. When you come home with a gift offering a rebate, fill it out immediately and send it away.

Conquering “the impossible” on your shopping listafter surviving “Black Friday” crowds and navigating the intense shopping season that follows, there’s often a person left on your list that you struggle to find the perfect present for. When you ask them what they would like, they respond with, “You don’t have to get me anything,” or “There’s nothing that I need,” and you’re back to the drawing board, frustrated. No reason to fret this year thanks to these easy steps to ensuring a great gift for anyone on your list.n Become a super sleuth: Pay extra attention

throughout the year to discover items the hard to shop for recipient may need or want, as they become tightlipped during the holidays in fear they will appear rude in asking directly for something they would like.

n Mirror their gifting behaviors: take a close look at the type of presents the person gives, as it indicates what they feel constitutes a good gift. ifaunt Jane gave you a sweater last year, she may be indicating the importance of staying warm and may enjoy a nice set of hat and gloves this year.

n Give them an experience: Put yourself in the recipient’s shoes and think of what types of experiences they may find relaxing, exciting or enriching. educational gifts, such as cooking, crafting or dance classes, and relaxing activities such as a spa treatment or fine dining experience are popular choices.

n Create a beautiful gift presentation: modernstyles of gift bags, wrapping paper, and gift card holders offer a broad selection of themes to choose from and selecting one that reflects the personal style of the recipient shows off your efforts.

Modern styles of wrapping paper, accessories, gift bags, and gift card holders offer a broad selection of themes to choose from for everyone on your shopping list. Visit www.corporate.americangreetings.com for store locations.

Send a little holiday cheer to friends and family with the latest holiday greeting cards from American Greetings that feature lights and sound.



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Real EstateFOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 2 bath duplex, near grammar school on 1st St. in Nahunta. Call 462-7600.

FOR RENT: House in Raybon Commu-nity. North of Nahunta. Thedious Road off Raybon Rock Rd. East. Call 462-6322.

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HOMES FOR SALE: HOBOKEN, Renovated mobile home 1.5 acre lot, front porch, back deck. detached garage, needs some work, $45,000; HOBOKEN, 3/2 Manufactured Home, 1.5 acre lot, spacious living room and kitchen, oversized storage building, $82,500; NAHUNTA, New Construction, 3BR/2BA, spacious great room, split floor plan, rocking chair porch, carport, $115,000; HORTENSE, 4BDR/2BA home on 1 acre lot. mud room, covered porches. large kitchen, formal dining, $135,000. Call Johns Realty 912-462-6633.

LAND FOR SALE: HICKOX AREA: 2 acre homesite, Site built homes only, 1800SF minimum, $22.000; WAYNES-VILLE. Buster Walker Road, 42.744 Ac., $53,340; NAHUNTA, Caney Bay Rd area, 14.618 wooded acres, $23,950 & Sunflower Loop, 18.675 acres, $32,750. ATKINSON, Hwy 110, 1.2 wooded acres, nice homesite, corer lot, $9,950. ATKINSON, 6.741 wooded acres, several nice hardwoods, $25,000; HORTENSE, Spanish Oak Ln, .94 acre wooded homesite, $12,500; BRANTLEY/GLYNN LINE, large lot, well, septic, power and culvert, $15,500; Call Johns Realty 912-462-6633.

Mobile Homes For Rent in Atkinson. $250 deposit, $275 & up rent. Call 617-3552 or 778-6053.

FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Double Wide on Caney Bay Rd. NO PETS. $450 Rent, $400 Deposit. For more Info call (912)-286-4619.

FOR RENT: Mobile Home outside city, 2BDR/1BA, stove and refrigerator, unfurnished. Couples only. No pets. 912-270-7566.

FOR RENT: Mobile Home in city, 2BDR/1.5BA, partly furnished. All electric. Couples only. No pets. 462-5528.

Commercial Office Space For Rent at 112 N. Main Street in Nahunta. ALSO: Commercial Office Space For Rent at 103 Read Street in Nahunta. For more information call 462-5377.

FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 12 ft. wide trailer. Real Clean. $250 rent and $250 deposit. Call 288-3462 or 462-5074.

FOR SALE: 1 acre land, septic, well and electric ready, $17,000. On Knox Road. Call 912-270-3573.

FOR SALE: 1,592 sq. ft. building located 1 mile east of Hortense on SR 32. Call 912-778-5670.

FOR RENT: Mobile Home, 2BDR with refrigerator and stove, heat and air. Call 462-5571.

Tired of Renting? Rent to Own! Nancy's Place Community. 2 BDR Mobile Homes. 1989 Nobility 14x70, central heat and A.C., sits on 1/2 acre lot! Private, Quiet, Clean. Rules and Regulations strictly en-forced. No pets w/out pet fee, No Pittbulls. $1,500 down payment, $457.80 a month which includes water, taxes, insurance and lot rent. For more information please call 1-912-778-3000. Located in Atkinson Community off 110 West, 2.4 miles on left, Drury Lane, look for angel signs.

TransportationFOR SALE: 1993 Ford Mustang convertible. Fire engine red with black top. Perfect for beach: $3,000. Call 912-449-1148.

FOR SALE: 1991 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup, 4.3 V6, runs good, $1250. ALSO: 1992 Buick Roadmaster, good running depend-able ride, $1,000. Call 912-462-5507 or 912-550-6007.

FOR SALE: Motorcycles, cars, trucks, trailers, and parts misc. 8am-8pm, 912-462-6047.

WE BUY JUNK CARS AND TRUCKS. $75 and up. Call Dennis at 778-4746 or 670-0088 or Charlie at 778-3635 or

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FOR SALE: Luxury 1999 Infiniti, 141,000 miles, just getting broke in, gets good mileage, $2,900.

FOR SALE: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Maroon with 6 cylinder, 4wd, low miles. $7,000. Call 912-449-1148.

FOR SALE: (2) El Camino's. A 1976 & a 1986, both run and both need work. Call 458-3353 or 223-0013.

FOR SALE: 1979 Pontiac Lemans, good condition, 79,000 miles, $900. Call 462-5804.

RecreationalFOR SALE: 2008 Yamaha Rhino, Ducks Unlimited, has it all, $10,500. Call 462-7367.

FOR SALE: 2005 Honda 250EX 4-wheeler, good shape, $1,800. Call 286-0416.

FOR SALE: 4 wheelers, 3 wheelers, go carts, motorcycles, and misc. parts. 912-462-6047.

FOR SALE: 2006 Yamaha Golf cart, like new, with top, windshield, and big tires, $4,500 OBO. Call 462-7367.

ServicesMULTITASK CLEANING SERVICE: Commercial & Residential floor & clean-ing services. Specializing in cleaning carpets & tile floors. Free Estimates. Christian owned and operated. Call 778-4270.

Electric Motor Repair: Waterpumps, swimming pool pumps, air compressors, fans, power tools, etc. All work reason-able and guaranteed. Call 282-0520, leave message.

Housecleaning: Need extra help around the house? Honest, hardworking, dependable clean team. Very creditable references. Willing to travel if need be. Furnish own supples. Senior discounts. Available Mon.-Sat. 7a-3p. Call 462-6610.

SELLERS LAWN SERVICE: Serving all Camden County and surrounding areas. Edging, Mowing, Mulching, Trimming, Pressure Washing. Year Round. 10 plus years experience. Family owned and operated. Licensed and Insured. Commercial & Residential. Free Estimates. Home: 912-576 9302. Cell: 912-552-1398.

Help WantedPost Office Now Hiring! Avg. pay $20/hr or $57K/yr., Incl. Fed. Ben., OT. Placed by adSource, not affiliated w/ USPS who hires. 866-920-8421.

Charlton Visiting Nurses in Nahunta has a per visit Part-time position open for a Licensed Registered Physical Therapist. Needs to be available to serve the follow-ing counties: Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn and McIntosh. Interested PT's can call between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 1-800-446-9116.

AgricultureFOR SALE: Bermuda & Bahia hay. Round, $45 and square bales, $4.50. Call 266-1795.

Pets & AnimalsFOR SALE: Blue ribbon bread Redbone puppies, 12 weeks old, 3 males and 1 female. ALSO: Grown female black and tan dog and a male Redbone dog. Call 462-8087.

FOUND: Male dog. 3 miles east of Hortense at Hwy 110 & Hwy 32. Black 1 year old labrador retriever. Please call 473-2423.

FOR SALE: Young male Cockitel with cage, $50. ALSO: large cage rollaround for parrpt, 26.5"X26.5", 58" high, $100. Call 462-7821.

FOR SALE: Registered Beagle puppies and grown rabbit dogs, call 458-2740 or 281-4430.

Miscellaneous FOR SALE: (5) 2-day tickets to Wild Adventures. Good through December 31, 2008. Call 912-424-0412.

CLOTHES, GIFTS & MORE located in Hickox - 3 miles south of Nahunta on 301. Open M-F 9-5 and Saturday 9-3. 1/2 off

Sale 1st Saturday of each month. Now accepting fall and winter clothing. Please call ahead for an appointment. 462-7984. Clothes must be clean, stain and odor free and on hangers. 30 items per cus-tomer. We are thankful for another year and look forward to serving you. Have a happy and safe Holiday Season! Best Wishes! Mrs. Ann, Trish, and Stephanie.

If anyone has lost a Nintendo DS game cartridge recently, please stop by the Brantley Co. Library @ 462-5454 and identify. One was found in the library around the last part of October.

FOR SALE: Tennant 255 II parking lot sweeper. Call between 8am -8pm, 912-462-6047.

FOR SALE: Quality sofa from Ashley Furniture, medium brown, has recliner at each end, $145. Call 462-7744.

ON GOING YARD SALE: Every Friday and Saturday at the home of Ricky and Mary Ammons, Post Road South. Turn on Pete Ave., 2nd house on right (doublewide). Please come browse. FOR SALE: Land in Wayne County, 3.5 acres. FOR SALE: Computer. Call Ricky at 778-5179.

FOR SALE: 2006 EZ-GO Golf Cart. Call 473-2172.

Remain independent in your home with a Power Wheelchair! Free delivery and installation on all equipment! Hospital Beds, Rollators and Manual Wheelchairs, too. Beautiful Lift Chairs with motors only $579 and Wheelchair Lifts from $549 that attach to your trailer hitch. Serving all of South Georgia from Waycross. Call us at 912-285-8595. We are a licensed Medicare and Medicaid provider.

MOVING: SELLING ALL FURNITURE. Call 912-462-4300 or 912-462-3336 for more information.

Thanks to everyone who came by my booth at the Christmas Festival. Becky Higgs won the drawing for the Swarovski Snowman earrings. Visit Finders Keepers for a pair of your own - be sure to check out all of my Christmas jewelry now at all locations: Finders Keepers, Painted Cat Studio, The English Lantern, Klassy Ragz, Indigo Gifts and Repeat Boutique. Call me - Karen Lewis Harrell (Karen's Creations) at 462-8483 for custom orders for the special someone on your Christmas list.

FOR SALE: Beautiful Christmas tree, pre-lit, only used once, 6.5 -7 ft. pre-lit tree, 50; Christmas tree, 7.5 -8 ft., $50; Beauti-ful oak china cabinet, $149; Dresser with 6 drawers and mirror, $50. (2) twin bed brass headboards, $45; Double bed brass and porcelain headboard, $45; Cherry glider with blue fabric, $50; (2) Oak children's desks, $25 each; Beautiful oak organ, in good condition, plays well, $100. 912-462-6736.

ATTENTION MEDICARE RECIPIENT: Plan "F", age 65, female non-smoker, $98.04 monthly. Our Prescription Drug Plan has no deductible to meet and low co-payments. Call Lewis Insurance at 912-283-0300.

FOR SALE: Cypress, Swings, Chairs, Rockers, etc. 912-462-6303.

FOR SALE:Stereo stand, $10; DVD's $15; and a desk with several drawers, one drawer needs to be fixed. Call Terry at 912-552-7210 or 462-6770. FOR SALE: Weight bench with court bar, 300 lbs. of metal weight, $200, call Troy at 912-552-1398.

FOR SALE: 50 inch rear projection TV $250. Call 912-202-2610.

Yard SalesYARD SALE: Saturday. Dec. 13th at 1019 Paloma Street, 10 mile off 301E. Blue and white trailer.

Formally Sarah's On Going Yard Sale in Raybon will have everything for 1/2 price through Christmas.

Waynesville Volunteer Fire Dept. will be accepting donations year round for our semi-annual yard sales (no clothes please). We also help burnout victims throughout the year, and what we don't use, we sell. Contact Lucy Cathcart at 912-778-4551 or Jack Cathcart 912-266-7172 to make arrangements to deliver or we will also pick up.

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