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THIS WEEK
Ribbon cutting
SEGA MAMa and G.A.P. House
Ministries will hold a celebra-
tion and ribbon cutting cer-
emony on Sunday from 10 a.m.
until 4 p.m. at the G.A.P. House.
The ribbon cutting ceremony
will begin at 2 p.m. For more
information call 778-4274.
Homecoming
Philadelphia Wesleyan Church
will hold homecoming Sunday
10:30 a.m. No Sunday school.
Special singing message by
Brother Peter Lamos. Dinner
after service.
Southside sing
Southside Baptist Church will
hold a sing featuring “The
Georgians” on Sunday 11a.m.
For more information, visit
their website at www.geor-
giansquartet.com or call our
church office at 462-8588.
Class reunion
The class of 1947 63rd class re-
union will be held on Saturday
at 2:30 p.m. at Captain Joe’s in
Waycross.
Reunion
The family of the late Leon
and Edna Griffin Bell and
the late P.V. and Julia Gibson
reunion will be held on Sunday
at Hoboken Elementary School
Cafeteria with a basket lunch
at 12:30 p.m.
Board meeting
The Satilla Community Ser-
vices Board will hold its next
Board meeting on Thursday
at 6 p.m. in the Board Room
located at 1007 Mary Street,
Waycross. For more informa-
tion, please contact LaCretia
Gassem at 912-449-7101.
Fundraiser
Nahunta Church of God will
sell chicken dinners on Friday
from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The
menu consists of 1 chicken
leg quarter (smoked), potato
salad, green beans, dessert
and a roll. The cost is $6.50 per
plates. Dining in is available
in church fellowship hall with
free drinks.
Sing
The Whaley’s and SWAT (Sun-
day with a Twist) will perform
at Hickox Praise and Worship
on Saturday at 7 p.m. Refresh-
ments will follow. Hickox
Praise and Worship is located
2.5 miles down Buffalo Creek
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Records: Lamb fired by Twiggs
for mismanagement, not politics
Twiggs official: Brantley assessors did not check references
By Ken Buchanan
(Appeared online May 17.)
Recently hired Brantley
County chief tax appraiser
Carey Lamb Jr. was ter-
minated from the Twiggs
County position after failure
to comply for about six
months with instructions
from the tax assessor board
— his bosses — according to
disciplinary letters from his
personnel file and provided
to The Brantley Enterprise
this week by an anonymous
organization calling itself
the Brantley County Watch-
dogs, led by an individual
who is a frequent poster on
the Blue and Gold, a local
bulletin board.
In addition, records
show that the Internal Rev-
enue Service filed a notice of
levy on his salary at Twiggs
County in October 2006 for
almost $300,000 in back taxes.   Lamb’s references there.
The BCW also reported
David Peterman II, right, accepts his winnings
at the school level from Taliaferro County
Farm Bureau president Bobby Moore.  Anthony Ray Raulerson,
Peterman wins Farm
Bureau essay contest
Special to the Enterprise
David Peterman II, son of David
Peterman Sr. of Brantley County, took
home top honors in the Farm Bureau
Essay Contest. Peterman’s essay, entitled
“The Hats of a Farmer” came in first
in this year’s District 4 middle school
contest. 
See Essay, page 9
These pigs may hold key to better
treatment of diabetes ... See page 6.
Vol 37 No 20
Putter Board member’s
there? Superintendent
wife gets the ax
Casey Thornton
declines to
putts during
Friday’s Brantley
renew Mrs. Herrin’s contract
County High School By Ken Buchanan
Read what BCMS
golf tournament (Appeared online May 18.) principal Shelli Tyre
fundraiser for the — whose resignation
school’s athletic Brantley County last week some say
department. More on Board of Education was the result of a
page 7. school superintendent vendetta by one of
Drew Sauls told the
Brantley Enterprise today
her teachers — had
that the contract of mid-
to say in her letter of
dle school science teacher resignation.
Sherri Herrin, wife of
school board member Van
Herrin, was not renewed.
Photo by Chris Buchanan/Staff
Renewal of the contract, usually a cut-and-dried affair,
became a major issue last week when the school board, which
usually hashes out any differences among members during
See Axed, page 9
Proposed Nahunta water rate
schedule will hit heavy users
hard, delay hike for residential
By Chris Buchanan
(Online May 14)
A water
rate restructure
proposed by
Georgia Rural
Water Association
representative Bill
Powell at a called
meeting of the Na-
hunta City Council
Thursday calls for Bill Powell and Angela Wirth discuss
Tax assessor board member Billy Lee, left, said the firing of Carey a major increase proposed rate schedule with city
Lamb, right, from his Twiggs County post was “all politics,” but re- in water rates for council members.
large consumers
cords indicate Lamb refused to take directions and mismanaged his Photo by Chris Buchanan/Staff
such as schools,
office, although the local board might not have known that because restaurants, and
they apparently did not check Lamb’s references. the county jail and takes the brunt of water costs off
Photos by Chris Buchanan/Staff
residents.
this week that according to
Twiggs County officials no
Billy Lee told commissioners
Lamb’s dismissal was “just
“We want to make sure that the small user is not
See Water, page 9
one from Brantley County politics.”

A Twiggs County
even bothered to check
See Lamb, page 9
Assessor board member Lamb A public hearing has been set for residents and business
owners to discuss water and sewer rates at the Nahunta
city hall June 1 at 7:30 p.m. For more information call
city clerk Angela Wirth at 912-462-6776.
Brantley jailer arrested
By Ken Buchanan
(Appeared online May 14.)
Brantley, DNR team up
A Brantley County
Jail detention officer has
been arrested for provid-
for new boat ramp grant
ing smokeless tobacco to By Chris Buchanan
inmates and making ter-
roristic threats. A grant proposal for a new boat ramp in Brantley County
The sheriff ’s depart- was approved late last weekend following over a year’s worth
ment reported today that Raulerson of work between Department of Natural Resources and
Brantley County Commissioners.
20, of a Nahunta address, “It’s something
was taken into custody after an undercover
operation in which he was recorded pro-
viding the tobacco products to an inmate
we thought the county
needed and we’ve been
working on it ever
as well as threatening to kill the inmate if
he “ratted him out.”
since,” Commissioner
Greg O’Quinn said. “So
Raulerson was arrested May 12 in it’s been a year and a
the jail control center by Deputy Craig half in the making.”
Pittman, who instigated the investigation, Both O’Quinn and
accompanied by deputies Kevin Strickland, Commissioner Mike
Mark Gibson, Brent Wilson, Brad Justice Edgy headed up the
Mike Edgy, left, and Greg O’Quinn
and jail supervisor Shawn Courson. grant proposal along
One inmate said Raulerson had been with DNR Representa-
asking him and others to sign statements tive Jennifer Kline. The Coastal Incentive grant will provide
saying another detention officer was hand- $100,000 which the county will match with money or “in-kind”
services.
See Jailer, page 9
See Ramp, page 9
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Road in Hickox community.
Gospel sing
Bachlott Church of God will
hold a gospel sing on Sunday
at 7 p.m. Refreshments served
after the sing.
Reunion
The Families of Hamon
Barber and James Everett
“Rube” Barber, sons of Everett
Obadiah “Chubb” Barber, will
hold a reunion on Saturday at
12 p.m. at Odadiah’s Okefenok
on Swamp Road in Waycross.
Lunch will be held in the
pavilion, bring your favorite
dishes, tea or coke, and serving
utensils for your dishes. Paper
products will be furnished. For
more information call Herbert
Barber at 912-449-6432 or Sonny
Barber at 912-778-4683.
Gospel sing
Bachlott Church of God will
hold a gospel sing on Saturday
at 7 p.m. with the New Taylor
singers.
Reunion
The Brantley County Class of
1980 will hold their 30th year
Class Reunion on Saturday
at 5 p.m. at Twin Oaks Park
in Schlatterville. For more
information please call Tina
Clem Walker at 912-462-7125 or
912-286-1613 or leave a message
for Alisa Altman Peeples at
912-462-5955.
Sing
Harvest Community Church
will hold a sing on Sunday at
10:30 a.m. featuring regional
southern gospel group Kindred
Spirit. For more information
call 912-465-5591.
Revival
Hickox Praise and Worship
will hold revival services
beginning on Sunday at 6 p.m
through Wednesday, May 26 at
7 p.m. nightly. Speakers will be
Jason Marden and Brother Ray
Gillis. Hickox Praise and Wor-
ship is located 2.5 miles down
Buffalo Creek Road in Hickox
community.
UPCOMING
Enrollment
Liberty Christian School is
currently taking applications
for K-12 for the 2010-2011 school
year. For more information call
778-4931.
Gospel drama
The Atkinson Church of God
of Prophecy will hold a gospel
drama on Wednesday, May 26
at 7 p.m.
Aging meeting
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Commission’s Area Agency on
Aging will meet on Wednes-
day, May 26 at 10:30 a.m at the
Cadillac Ranch Restaurant in
Nashville. For more informa-
tion call 912-285-6097.
Drama
Southside Baptist will hold a
gospel through drama featur-
ing the “Kingdom Players”
drama team on Thursday, May
27 at 7 p.m. They are from Lee
University.
Concert
Jay Sweat and Travis Thirft
will perform oldies music on
Thursday, May 27 from 6-8 p.m.
at the Brantley County Library.
Reunion
The descendants of Emory
Arlington and Serena Eliza-
beth Lee Johns will hold their
annual family reunion at
Hoboken Elementary School
on Saturday, May 29 beginning
at 10 a.m. Family members are
asked to bring “the usual good
eats.” For further information,
please contact Rev. Emory Ion
Johns at 912-282-1499 or Doro-
thy Johns Thomas at 912-265-
7599 or visit djt1927@aol.com.
Spaghetti dinner
The Nahunta United Methodist
Church will hold a Spaghetti
Dinner on Thursday, June 3.
Dinners consisting of spaghet-
ti, salad, garlic bread, dessert
and beverage, will be served
from 6-8 p.m. eat in or take
out. The cost will be $7. and all
proceeds benefit the Vacation
Bible School project.
Gritz & Glitz
The Okefenokee Technical
College Foundation will hold
it’s 3rd annual Gritz & Glitz
Gala on Saturday, June 5 at
the Railway Express Depot in
downtown Waycross. A $200
ticket gives the owner two en-
try passes and a chance to win
the $5000 grand prize. For more
information contact Cindy
Tanner at ctanner@okefeno-
keetech.edu or 912-287-5829.
Coed league
The Summer Coed League in
Hortense is looking for teams
(church and open). For more
information contact Frances
Sloan at 473-2302 or Rhonda
Lee at 579-2340.
HES registration
Hoboken Elemetary is holding
Kindergarten registration. If
you have a child who will be
five (5) years old on or before
September 1 of this year he/
she will need to be registered
for Kindergarten, unless cur-
rently enrolled in their Pre-k.
Paperwork is needed in order
to be registered. Please call
the school office at 458-2135 for
more information.
Nominations
The Chamber of Commerce
is accepting nominations for
Citizen of the Year, Business
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of the Year and Farmer of
the Year. For forms or more
information call Tim Sawyer
at 462-5166, Ruby Ann Sawyer
at 462-6957 or Linda Harris at
462-5131 ext. 1151.
Baseball camp
The 30th annual Robert Sapp
baseball camp is accepting
applications for its summer
sessions to be held at Mallory
Park on St. Simons and at
North Glynn Park in Bruns-
wick on Monday, June 7 - Fri-
day, June 11, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
for boys ages 7-14. For more
information or brochures call
Jimmy Brown at 912-267-6724 or
Robert Sapp at 770-287-3309 or
email rsbbcamp@charter.net
or visit www.robertsappbase-
ballcamp.com.
Youth camp
The Brantley County Touch-
down Club is hosting their 3rd
Annual Youth Fundamental
Camp on Monday, June 14,
Tuesday, June 15, and Wednes-
day, June 16 from 9 a.m to 12
p.m. for children entering
1st grade through 8th grade
2010-2011 school year. Lunch
will be provided and each
participant will receive a spirt
pack. Early registration fee
is $50 deadline is Sunday, May
23, late registraion fee is $65
from Monday, May 24 through
Saturday, May 29. The deadline
for registration is Saturday,
May 29. Registration forms can
be picked up at KT Bugs, BC
Designs and Movie Time.
Pageant
The Mr. and Mrs. Brantley
Firecracker pageant will be
held on Saturday, June 19
beginning at 1:30 p.m. with the
pageant to start at 2 p.m. at the
Brantley County High School
Cafeteria. Entry fee is $50. For
more information contact
Kathy at kathy.hendrix@coast-
albb.com.
Birthday calendars
The Friends of the Library will
be selling birthday calendars
again this year. We’ll be
looking for 12 photographs
of Brantley County that will
be featured each month. Be
a part of this fundraiser by
submitting your photos of
our beautiful area. Landscape
shots only, no people. Photos
must be submitted in a 4x6
format and can be dropped off
at the library or mailed to P.O.
Box 1090 Nahunta, GA., 31553.
There is no age limit and the
deadline for photo submission
is July 31. For additional infor-
mation, contact the library @
912-462-5454.
Pool tournament
Cedar Lounge will hold a pool
tournament every Saturday at
3:30 p.m. For more information
call 462-5741.
Hispanic church
The Atkinson Church of God
of Prophecy is starting an
Hispanic Church. For more
information call Javier Rosales
at 912-269-0733, Rowdy Eunice
at 912-223-0464, or the church at
778-3226. The church is located
in Atkinson Community next
to Atkinson Pawn.
Pre-k enrollment
Kidz Kountry Day Care and
Learning Center is now accept-
ing enrollment in its 2010-2011
Pre-K Program. If your child
will be 4 years of age on or be-
fore September 1, 2010, you may
pick up an enrollment packet
Monday through Friday from 6
a.m. until 6 p.m. Kidz Kountry
is located on Highway 82 in
Waynesville. For more informa-
tion come by or call 778-5434.
Pre-k
Precious Stages is accept-
ing applications for Pre-k
enrollment for the 2010-2011
school year. Your child must
be four years old on or before
September 1, 2010 in order to
be eligible for Pre-k. For infor-
mation call 462-7151.
Pre-k
The Brantley County Pre-Kin-
dergarten Program is accept-
ing applications for enrollment
for the 2010-2011 school year.
Your child must be four years
old on or before September 1,
2010 in order to be eligible for
Pre-k. Registration packets
may be picked up at the school
offices in Hoboken, Nahunta
and Waynesville. Enrollment
is limited.
BBQ cookoff
Lake Ware will hold a BBQ
cookoff on Friday, October
15 and Saturday, October 16.
Brunswick stew competition
on Friday night and cookoff on
Saturday. For more informa-
tion, suggestions or questions
call 912-283-3865. Vendor forms
and fees are available upon
request.
Line dancing
Southeast Singles will hold line
dancing classes every Monday
at 6:30 p.m. at Norman’s Music
room. For more information
call Betty at 285-5024, Nancy
at 281-6026, Faye at 458-2267,
Marva at 281-0535 or Olive Grif-
fin at 283-9607.
Donations
An account has been set-up at
the Heritage Bank in Nahunta
for Amy Schultze for dona-
tions to help with her medical
bills and expenses. Amy had
a stroke on December 9 and is
recovering at home.
Adult education
Brantley County Adult Educa-
tion’s hours are Tuesday and
Thursday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and
4 – 9 p.m. As soon as a new full
time instructor is selected, the
center will return to a full time
schedule. If you have any ques-
tions, please call 912-462-7923 or
Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-6580.
Chamber meeting
The Brantley County Chamber
of Commerce will hold their
meetings on the third Wednes-
day at 12 p.m. of every month.
For more information call
Tim Sawyer at 462-6282 or visit
bchamber@btconline.net.
Head start
Brantley County Head Start is
currently accepting applica-
tions for the current program
year. This is a free comprehen-
sive, federal preschool program
for eligible children ages 3-4.
For more information call
(912) 462-6552 or visit the center
at 470 Bryan Street, Suite A,
Nahunta.
Writing workshops
The Brantley County Histori-
cal & Preservation Society, Inc.
will hold writing workshops at
the Confederate Park Library
each Wednesday from 10 a.m.
-2 p.m., until further notice, to
help those who are writing
stories for the books, Story of
Brantley County, Vol. 2 and the
Confederate book. For more
information contact Dorothy J.
Thomas at Djt1927@aol.com.
Trivia
Southeast Singles will hold
trivia Tuesdays at Applebees
at 9 p.m. For more information
call Nancy at 281-6026, Beverly
at 387-5142 or Marva at 281-0535.
Cookbooks
The hardback cookbooks
published by the local chapter
of the United Daughters of the
Confederacy are now available
at the Brantley County library
at a cost of $12. For more infor-
mation, contact Karen Harrell
at 462-8483.
Walking
Southeast singles will walk ev-
ery Monday and Wednesday at
the YMCA track in Waycross at
6:30 p.m. For more information
call Nancy at 281-6026, Beverly
at 387-5142 or Marva at 281-0535.
Mission
The Satilla Community Mis-
sion in Hortense is open every
Wednesday from 5-7 p.m., or
in case of an emergency call
any of the three names listed
below, and they will meet you
at the mission. The mission
does take money, but we would
prefer a check made out to
Satilla Baptist Church, and on
the memo put for Satilla Com-
munity Mission. If you have
any questions please feel free
to call Pastor Daniel Harris at
912-237-1000, Bud Jones at 912-
462-6397 or John Terwilleger at
912-579-9926.
Mercy mission
Liberty’s Mercy Mission be
open for service every other
Thursday, serving a different
variety of food at 12 p.m. The
clothes closet will open from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. on the same day.
Liberty Lighthouse Worship
Center sponsors the mission
located in the social hall of the
church, located three miles
south of Nahunta off US 301.
For more information or dona-
tions, please call 462-8488.
GeorgiaCares
GeorgiaCares, a local part-
nership with the Division of
Aging Services, is designed to
educate and help seniors and
disabled persons under age 65
sort through the complexities
of Medicare and related health
insurance concerns. Their
counselors are non-biased and
our services are free. For help,
call 1-800-669-8387.
How to contact us:
DEPARTMENTS
Editor editor@brantleyenterprise.com
News
Sports
newsdesk@brantleyenterprise.com
sports@brantleyenterprise.com
AdS ads@brantleyenterprise.com
Etc. etc@brantleyenterprise.com
You can also call us at 912-462-6776 or send mail to Post Office Box 454,
Nahunta GA 31553.
Child restraints
The Waynesville VFD has been
awarded Mini Grant and has
available technical assistance
and educational materials to
reduce the number of fatalities
on Georgia’s roads. Materi-
als include child restraints to
parents who meet financial
eligibility. For more informa-
tion about protecting your
child from preventable injuries,
contact Tonya Whitworth at
912-322-2935 or tonyaCPST@
yahoo.com.
Donations
Brantley 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 programs
OREMC 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. If you are inter-
ested scheduling a program
for your group, 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).
Closet
Neighbors 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.
Support groups
SEGA MAMa’s meet on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from
6 -8:30 p.m. All coping skills
and life skills classes are on
an 8 week rotation the topics
change but they are all faith
based. The Monday night
classes “Overcomers, A Daily
Choice” will meets from 7 - 8:30
p.m. Classes are free. A potluck
dinner will be at 6:30 p.m.
Clothes closet
Waynesville Baptist is in need
of clothes and shoes of all sizes
for their clothes closet. The
closet is open every Tuesday
from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
American Indian
The American Cherokee
Confederacy of Georgia is ac-
cepting members with 1/16 or
more of Indian heritage. You
don’t have to be just Cherokee,
as long as you don’t belong to
another tribe or organization.
For more information contact
the American Cherokee Con-
federacy Tribal Office 619 Pine
Cone Road, Albany, Georgia
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People
OTC
Dr. Gail Thaxton, presi-
dent of Okefenokee Techni-
cal College, has announced
the Presidentπs List for
Winter Quarter 2010.
To qualify for this honor,
a student must be classified
as a full-time student, have a
grade point average of 3.75 or
higher, and have a cumula-
tive GPA of 2.0 or better.
The following Brant-
ogy; John Downs, Computer
Support Specialist; Kelly
Herrin, Certified Nursing
Assistant; Jimmy Hickox,
Forest Technology; Nicole
Hunt, Cosmetology; Scotty
Hutcherson; Amanda Lee,
Certified Nursing Assistant;
Heather Mikels, Cosmetol-
ogy; Mallory Mock, Certified
Nursing Assistant; Letitia
Shiland, Early Childhood
Care and Education; Aman-
da Roberson, Radiologic
CCG lands
another
contruction
project
The College of Coastal
Georgia has landed another
key general obligation bond
construction project in the
FY2011 budget.
U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston The $5.9 million project
to comprehensively renovate

Kingston: Census questionaires

ley County residents were Technology; Satilla Sirmans, the Alfred W. Jones Science
named: William Anderson, Cosmetology; David Smith, Building is a priority project
Commercial Truck Driv- Welding and Joining Tech- for the College and the Board
ing; Tracie Barnaby, Early nology; Holly Thomas, Nurse of Regents.

still being mailed to uncounted

Childhood Care and Educa- Technician; Terry Walker,
tion; Joseph Clemmer, Forest Electrical Lineworker Ap-
Technology; Jeremy Crews, prentice; and Kristie Wood,
Respiratory Care Technol- Nurse Technician.
Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA/01)
has announced that Census Bureau is still
mailing out census questionnaires to homes
Reunions that may not have been counted thus far in
the 2010 census. These homes consist of
late-adds to the Census database, newly-
Bell-Gibson constructed homes that may not have been on
the Bureauπs original mailing list and homes
from which the Bureau has not yet received
The family of the late Leon and Edna Griffin Bell and the a form. The missing forms can result from
late P.V. and Julia Gibson reunion will be held on Sunday at either the original form never having been
Hoboken Elementary School Cafeteria with a basket lunch at mailed or delays in mail delivery or process-
12:30 p.m. ing.
The Census Bureau has recommended
the following guidelines for constituents who
Obituaries have not received a form in the mail, particu-
larly to those with P.O. Boxes:
Visit any ≥Be Counted≤ location now
and pick up a form. You can search for
Brenda Moody these locations by zip code by visiting:
http://2010census.gov/2010census/take-
Brenda Inez Willis Moody, 57, of Nahunta died early Monday (May
Alfred W. Jones was the
patriarch of the Sea Island
Company family and a key
supporter of the Collegeπs
10map/bcqac-textview.php establishment in the 1960s.
If constituents have not received a form Funding for the project
by April 12, they can call the 2010 Question-
naire Help Line at (866) 872-6868 and request
was included in the final
round of the General Assem-
a replacement form be mailed to them at a bly’s budget
specified mailing address. deliberations. The bud-
If constituents have not received a form
by April 22, they can call the 2010 Question-
get still requires approval
by the Governor, and the
naire Help Line and answer all 10 questions College family will be work-
that are on the form over the phone to a ing to secure the Governorπs
Bureau employee. endorsement.
Constituents can also choose to do noth- With record-breaking
ing and just wait until the Bureau dispatches enrollment, the College of
an field worker to their home to conduct the Coastal Georgia is in need of
10 question interview in person. Field work-
ers will be making house calls starting May
more classroom and instruc-
tional space and greater ca-
1st and continuing through the end of August, pacity for faculty and student
so constituents should not be worried if they support staff. The renovation
donπt receive a visit from the Bureau right of the Jones Science Build-
away. ing was a priority identified
by the College’s Master Plan-

Food wash earns scientists award

17, 2010) at her residence following lengthy illness. Born in Jesup,
her parents is Inez Kyser Willis and the late James Fred Willis.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Coley. She
had worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at BayView Nursing By Helen Fosgate
Home and was a member of Atkinson Church of God of Proph-
Two University of
ecy. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Moody of Nahunta; 3 Georgia scientists have been
children and their spouses, Dewayne and Jennifer Boatright of awarded the UGA Inventor’s
Hoboken, Chris and Nicole Chancey Boatright of Waycross, and Award for their creation of a
Casey and Bucky Murray of Waycross; her Mother, Inez Willis food wash that significantly
of Nahunta; 5 grandchildren, Chelsi and Hanna Boatright of reduces the risk of food-
borne illness.
Hoboken, Topher Boatright, Haley and Kensley Murray all of Mike Doyle and Tong
Waycross; 5 sisters and their spouses, Linda and James Thornton Zhao invented a wash that
of Waynesville, Ida and Bill Moore of Hoboken, Louise Franklin kills pathogens faster and
of Waynesville, Geraldine Grafford of Blackshear, and Shirley more effectively on foods
Ann and Fred Howard of Hickox; 2 brothers and a sister-in-law, than any currently available
wash product. Doyle is a pro-
Bishop Raymond and Janice Willis of Atkinson and Terry Willis fessor with the UGA College
of Raybon; A special friend, Della Mae Cobb; Also several nieces, of Agricultural and Environ-
nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Wednes- mental Sciences and director
day (May 19, 2010) at 2 p.m. at Frye Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. of the Center for Food Safety
Frank Jacobs and Rev. Bruce Dean officiating. Burial followed in in Griffin, Ga. Zhao is a UGA
CAES assistant research
the Hortense Cemetery. Pallbearers were Earl Roberson, Tommy scientist at the center.
Purdom, Daniel Grafford, John Ruesga, Chris Knox and Ike Doyle and Zhao invented
Blanchard. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online a food wash that also kills
registry at www.fryefh.com. pathogens on fruits and
vegetables. It can also be
used to clean kitchen coun-
ters, cutting boards and food
processing equipment in
commercial settings.
The wash is many times
more powerful on foods
than commercially available
chlorine-based antimicrobi-
als, yet its components are
generally regarded as safe
by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration and the Euro-
pean Union food industry.
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University of Georgia scientists Tong Zhao and Michael Doyle have
invented a microbial food wash that kills pathogens in a minute.
Yersinia pestis. The wash
doesn’t affect the appearance,
flavor or odor of foods; and
it increases the shelf life of
produce.
The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
estimates that food-borne
pathogens cause more than
76 million illnesses every
year in the U.S. alone, hospi-
talizing some 300,000 people
and killing more than 5,000.
The technology, which is
expected to be incorporated
Special to the Enterprise
into FIT® Food and Veg-
etable Wash products by the
UGA Research Foundation
licensee this year, can also
be used in food processing
and transportation facilities,
hospitals and restaurants—
and potentially as a food
additive in butters, creams
and ground meats.
The invention repre-
sents more than a decade of
research by Doyle and Zhao
in developing food safety
interventions for consumers.
ning Committee, comprised
of community and campus
leaders. “Our objective was
to find creative and cost-ef-
fective ways to reuse existing
properties as a way to jump
start the College’s expan-
sion,” said Master Planning
Chair Duane Harris.
The College has had
one of the smallest amounts
of capital investment in the
University System for more
than two decades. Represen-
tative Keen and Regent Jim
Bishop teamed to launch a
mission change for the Col-
lege in 2008 and have worked
together to secure funding
for capital and operating
program expansion.
Noted College President
Valerie Hepburn: “We would
not be where we are without
Jerry Keen. As House Major-
ity Leader, he has a statewide
constituency and is respon-
sible for managing every
piece of legislation that
moves through the process.
Despite the pressure of so
many issues, Jerry remains
dedicated to Coastal Georgia
and our growth in higher
education. He made sure that
he took care of the College
and our community before
his legislative term ended.”
After serving ten years,
Keen has decided not to seek
re-election to House District
179.
“Very few members have
the opportunity to influence
every aspect of the legisla-
tive process. Jerry has been
one of that few,” Hepburn
said.
Over the past two years,
the College has launched a
range of renovations and
new construction, with

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a branch in Nahunta, as well as Midwest Bank and Trust Company in Elmwood Park, Ill., for completion in late 2010,
Tony M. Batten and two other smaller banks in Michigan and Missouri to bring the number of U.S. bank housing and new student
Territory Manager failures this year to 72.
Satilla Community Bank, based in
facilities will be finished in
mid-2011, and construction is
Saint Marys, had about $134 million underway across campus.
in deposits and $135.7 million in assets. “Jerry Keen deserves
Ameris Bank, based in Moultrie, agreed every commendation and
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Silence of the Lamb
The Brantley COunty Board of Tax
assessors just can’t seem to get it right these
days.
Their latest hire to the post of chief tax
assessor may have more problems than the
last, who left — at least partly — because of
a threatened lawsuit against the county for
unfair tax assessments and slander against
taxpayers.
Carey Lamb Jr., who just took over the
post and had his first apprearance before the
county commissioners last week, said he was
fired from the same post in Twiggs County
for “political” reasons, a position dutifully
shared with the board by tax assessor board
member Billy Lee.
But when Lamb’s records were revealed
last week by a group calling itself the Brant-
ley Watchdogs, they indicated that Lamb was
terminated by the Twiggs board of assessors
after several months of meetings during
which he failed to follow the instructions of
the board and may have lied to the board and
the county administrator about records he
claimed to have on file in his office but could
not produce.
All of this information was readily avail-
able to the board of asssessors had they taken
the time to request his employee file from the
Twiggs County administrator or county clerk.
Amazingly, Twiggs County officials say
no one from Brantley County ever bothered
to do so.
Here’s what they might have learned had
they done so:
• In a letter dated June 19, 2007, the
Twiggs County Board of Tax Assessors in-
formed Lamb of new guidelines established
for the operation of his office.
The procedures were what you might
expect for the proper and efficient operation
of the office, such as having regular work
hours and posting them on the door, a sign-in
and sign-out sheet for employees, a progress
report form listing work actually accom-
plished, during each week, and requiring all
comp time and overtime to be approved by
the board.
• In a followup letter dated Sept. 10, 2007,
indicating that Lamb was not following the
directives issued to him in June, such as
regularly filing a county employee leave and
payroll form which was not properly filled
out when he did manage to submit one, sign-
in and sign-out sheets, and weekly reports of
employee activity.
The board also mentioned a discussion
with Lamb in which he was asked to have
regular office meetings with employees to
plan and review weekly and monthly goals,
but apparently got no cooperation from Lamb,
which led them to order him to hold such
meetings.
• In yet another letter dated Nov. 6, 2007,
the board of assessors questioned Lamb’s
handling of an employee matter in which
a worker apprently had excessive absences
due to health reasons and was terminated
by Lamb, saying important documentation
he said he had on file were never submitted
to the board or to the county superintendent,
who also requested a copy, saying “as Chief
Appraiser you were aware of her excessive
absences, but failed to take appropriate ac-
tion in you capacity as overall supervisor of
office employees.”
In the same letter, the board castigated
“war on terrorism,” the Obama administra-
Lamb for his failure to ensure that all office
employees were current in their required
certification.
Two employes were fund to be lacking in
current certification and one recertified, but
another — who had not been certified since
2004 — did not.
“Having an employee under your supervi-
sion non-current for three years is unaccep-
tale.”
The board finally terminated Lamb
in January 2008 for “unsatisfactory perfor-
mance of your job duties and responsibili-
ties.”
An email sent Monday to Lamb’s office
computer asking for his side of the story had
produced no response as of press time.
Neither did a message sent to Brantley
board of assessors member Billy Lee.
Board of commisioners chairman Ron
Ham said he had not seen the documents and
therefore could not comment, but he did say
Lamb’s record for completing digests on time
for several years should also be considered.
A new grand jury will be empaneled in
September.
Perhap it’s time for jurors to take a re-
ally close look at the board of assessors.
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PAGE 4 • THE BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE • MAY 19 2010
TALKING POINTS
Getting after the devil
Obama and civil liberties
By John W. Whitehead
There is an unease in the air, a sense
that a shift is taking place in the world.
The signs are all around us: weapons of
mass destruction, continual threats of ter-
rorism, an emerging global police state, and
a growing but over-extended military empire
that is wreaking havoc on the American
economy.
All the while, troops are being deployed
on American soil, raising the specter of mar-
tial law being declared at a moment’s notice.
Profound confusion and fear abound.
And as the pervasiveness of the government
increases in our lives, freedom is being
squelched. The reason, we are told, is to pro-
tect us and keep us safe.
Surveillance cameras now monitor
virtually every area of our lives. When the
government so chooses, it can listen in on our
telephone calls and read our e-mails.
And government intelligence agencies
possess sophisticated computer technology
that is capable of sweeping the internet and
our website activity to determine what we
are thinking and saying.
The President can label anyone, includ-
ing American citizens, “enemy combatants”
and hold them indefinitely without access to
family or an attorney.
These troubling developments are the
outward manifestations of an inner, philo-
sophical shift underway in how the govern-
ment views not only the Constitution and the
Bill of Rights, but “we the people,” as well.
What this reflects is a move away from
a government bound by the rule of law to
one that seeks total control through the
imposition of its own self-serving laws on the
populace.
In this regard, recent remarks by Presi-
dent Obama (a former constitutional law
professor) disdaining “liberal” U.S. Supreme
Court decisions that protect the right of
citizens is particularly telling.  This would
include, among other things, court deci-
sions that provide lawyers for indigents and
require the police to inform citizens of their
rights when in custody.
And now, under the guise of fighting the
tion wants Congress to allow law enforcement
officials greater flexibility when it comes to
issuing the Miranda warning (“You have the
right to remain silent. Anything you say can
and will be used against you in a court of
law...”) to terrorism suspects.
Presently, under the public safety excep-
tion to the Miranda rule, if law enforcement
agents believe a suspect has information that
might reduce a substantial threat, they can
wait to give the Miranda warning. Unfortu-
nately, Attorney General Eric Holder wants
to see this exception extended to all cases
involving so-called terror suspects. This
could easily be extrapolated to apply not only
to foreign individuals but also to American
citizens exercising their First Amendment
rights to speak out against controversial gov-
ernment policies with which they disagree.
This continual relaxing of the rules
that protect our civil liberties will have far-
reaching consequences on a populace that
remains ignorant about their rights. As the
U.S. Supreme Court recognized in its 1966 rul-
ing in Miranda v. Arizona, the police can and
often do take advantage of the fact that most
citizens don’t know their rights.
Thus, the Court held that police officers
must advise a suspect of his/her civil rights
once the suspect has been taken into custody.  What we are grappling with today is
There have been few exceptions to this rule
over the last 40 years or so, and with good rea-
son. However, if Congress gives the Obama
administration the green light to scale back
the Miranda rule, it would be yet another
dangerous expansion of government power
at the expense of citizens’ civil rights.
The lesson is this: once a free people
allows the government inroads into their
freedoms or uses those same freedoms as bar-
gaining chips for security, it quickly becomes
a slippery slope to outright tyranny.
Nor does it seem to matter whether it’s
a Democrat or a Republican at the helm any-
more, because the bureaucratic mindset on
both sides of the aisle now seems to embody
the same philosophy of authoritarian govern-
ment.
In fact, the outlook for civil liberties
is growing bleaker by the day. Increasingly,
those on the left who once hailed Barack
Obama as the antidote for restoring the
numerous civil liberties that were lost or
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undermined as a result of Bush-era policies
are finding themselves forced to acknowledge
that America under Obama is not much of
an improvement over what it was under his
predecessor.
For example, author Naomi Wolf, who
repeatedly warned that America was headed
toward a fascist totalitarianism form of
government under George W. Bush, has now
taken to issuing the same warning about
Obama. In her book End of America (2007),
Wolf argued that the American government
under Bush was mimicking the regimes of
despots such as Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin.
Under the Bush presidency, the country was
characterized by, among other things, illegal
surveillance, military detention of suspects
(even American citizens) and paramilitary
martial law. Thus, when asked in a March
2010 interview if her book, End of America,
was still relevant under Obama, Wolf replied,
“Unfortunately, it is more relevant. Bush
legalized torture, but Obama is legalizing
impunity. He promised to roll stuff back, but
he is institutionalizing these things forever.
It is terrifying and the left doesn’t seem to
recognize it.”
It is not just those on the left who seem
oblivious. Even in the face of outright cor-
ruption and incompetency on the part of
our elected officials, Americans in gen-
eral remain relatively gullible, eager to be
persuaded that the government can solve
the problems that plague us—whether it be
terrorism, an economic depression, an envi-
ronmental disaster or even a flu epidemic. Yet
having bought into the false notion that the
government can ensure not only our safety
but our happiness and will take care of us
from cradle to grave—that is, from daycare
centers to nursing homes, we have in actual-
ity allowed ourselves to be bridled and turned
into slaves at the bidding of a government
that cares little for our freedoms or our hap-
piness.
This seductive yet fictitious notion that
the government is “only working for our
good” is one that C. S. Lewis aptly speaks to
in God in the Dock (1971):
Of all tyrannies a tyranny sincerely
exercised for the good of its victims may be
the most oppressive. It may be better to live
under robber barons than under omnipo-
tent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s
cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity
may at some point be satiated; but those who
torment us for our own good will torment us
without end for they do so with the approval
of their own conscience.
This is not to say that those in govern-
ment are necessarily evil or out to enslave us.
Rather, their priorities are to remain in con-
trol and in power, which stands in opposition
to the principles of free government. And
even in the process of seeking worthy goals,
such governments incredibly undermine and
destroy fundamental principles. Playwright
Robert Bolt poses this dilemma in A Man for
All Seasons (1960):
SIR THOMAS MOORE: Yes. What would
you do? Cut a great road through the law to
get after the Devil?
ROPER: I’d cut down every law in Eng-
land to do that!
SIR THOMAS MOORE:…. Oh?.... And
when the last law was down, and the Devil
turned round on you—where would you
hide, Roper, the laws all being flat?.... This
country’s planted thick with laws from coast
to coast—man’s laws, not God’s—and if you
cut them down…d’you really think you could
stand upright in the winds that would blow
then?
a government that is cutting great roads
through the very foundations of freedom in
order to get after its modern devils. Yet the
government can only go as far as “we the
people” allow. Therein lies the problem. Hav-
ing allowed the government to expand and
exceed our reach, we find ourselves on the
losing end of a tug-of-war over control of our
country and our lives.
The hour grows late in terms of restor-
ing the balance of power and reclaiming our
freedoms, but it may not be too late. The time
to act is now, using all methods of nonviolent
resistance available to us. “Don’t sit around
waiting for the two corrupted established par-
ties to restore the Constitution or the Repub-
lic,” Naomi Wolf recently said. “The found-
ing generation was birthed by the rabble of
all walks of life that got fed up and did risky
things because they were captivated by the
breath of liberty. There is a looming oligar-
chy and it is up to the people to organize a
grassroots movement and push back.”
Appling teacher
named the best
in Georgia
Pam Williams, an Economics teacher
from Appling County High School, has been
named the 2011 Georgia Teacher of the
Year.   Ms. Williams was named the winner of
the award at the annual Georgia Teacher of
the Year banquet at the Georgia Aquarium.
She will spend the 2010-2011 school year
serving as an advocate for public education
and the teaching profession in Georgia.   
"I know that Pam is going to be a great
spokesperson for teachers in Georgia," said
State Superintendent of Schools Kathy
Cox.   Ms. Williams received her undergradu-
ate degree from Brewton Park College, and
her master?s and specialist degrees from
Georgia Southern University. She began her
teaching career at Bacon County Middle in
1991 and moved to Appling County in 1992.
She taught sixth grade for two years
and then taught Language Arts, Reading and
Georgia Studies at Appling County Middle for
13 years. She came to the high school three
years ago where she teaches Economics and
American Government.   In her application,
she described her philosophy of teaching as
being focused on respect and responsibility.
She stressed the importance of two-way com-
munication between her and her students
because she sees the teaching profession as
second only to parenting.   
"Many children spend more time daily
with their teachers than they do with their
parents," Ms. Williams wrote. "As a result, I
believe teaching encompasses far more than
classroom instruction."   
A high school senior at her school wrote,
"Ms. Williams has an amazing ability to break
down difficult concepts into simple lessons
for students to understand. Her enthusiasm
and passion for the subject she teaches radi-
ates throughout every word she speaks. Be-
cause of her class, I have learned more about
the principles upon which our nation was
founded and I have become more involved in
our government. She teaches us that we have
a voice, one that can be heard and can make a
difference if we use it correctly."   
As Georgia Teacher of the Year, Ms.
Williams will represent the Georgia teachers
by speaking to the public about the teaching
profession and conducting workshops and
programs for educators. She will also com-
pete for the 2011 National Teacher of the Year.
ABOUT THE GEORGIA TEACHER OF
THE YEAR PROGRAM   
There were 148 district teachers of the
year that submitted applications to become
the 2011 Georgia Teacher of the Year. The ap-
plications were read by a panel of judges that
included teachers, past GTOY winners and
finalists, administrators, community leaders
and others. Ten finalists were chosen based
on the strength of their essay responses.   
A panel of judges that included Gwen
Desselle, the 2010 Georgia Teacher of the
Year, and others observed each finalist in
their classroom and interviewed them at
their schools. The ten finalists then gave
speeches at the annual Teacher of the Year
luncheon, sponsored by Georgia Power.   No
state funds were used for the Teacher of the
Year banquet. It was paid for through private
donations and ticket sales.   
Several sponsors donated money and
prizes for the Georgia Teacher of the Year.
The title sponsor of the Georgia Teacher
of the Year program is UnitedHealthcare.
Platinum sponsors included Georgia Natural
Gas, AirTran Airways, and SMART Tech-
nologies. Other sponsors included Blue
Bell Creameries, The Coca Cola Company,
Georgia Association of Educators, Georgia
Power, Professional Association of Georgia
Educators, Keith Plaques, Apple, Inc. and The
School Box, Inc. and Chick-fil-A.
2011 Georgia Teacher of the Year Final-
ists (in alphabetical order by district) Teacher,
School, System, Subject
- Pam Williams, Appling County High
School, Appling County, Social Studies
- Lori Bone, County Line Elementary
School, Barrow County, Special Education
- Henry Rentz, Cass Middle School, Bar-
tow County, Language Arts
- Kelly Burke, Woodstock High School,
Cherokee County, Science
- Steven Greer, Dodge County High
School, Dodge County, JROTC
- Deborah Stringfellow, Alton C. Crews
Middle School, Gwinnett County, Science
- Coni Grebel, Lee County High School,
Lee County, Language Arts
- Kathy Neal, Thomson High School,
McDuffie County, Science
- Bettina Polite Tate, Sol C. Johnson High,
Savannah-Chatham County, Marketing &
Business
- Laura Gerlach, Sumter County Elemen-
tary Math, Science & Technology Academy,
Sumter County, 3rd grade
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Statewide
High Adventure Camp open to military kids
By Sharon Dowdy The campers will wake up at 7 a.m. “Suddenly military kids are those
May 19, 2010 - Athens Banner-Herald, Augusta Chronicle for their daily exercise regime and eat who, prior to this experience, have nev-
Eye of IRS on UGA Wearing dog tags and eating pow- military rations just like their soldier- er experienced their Guard or Reserve
Lee Shearer reports that the IRS has asked University of Georgia dered eggs may not sound like typical parent. parent being deployed,” Eason said.
officials for detailed financial records about income the university 4-H camp activities. But then again, “While the camp is open to all military
receives from activities not related to the university’s main mission Georgia 4-H’s military kids camp isn’t youths, it will especially support youths
your standard camp. Stengthening inside and out who don’t live on military installations.”
- raising the possibility that the university might have to pay income The theme for the week will be
Operation Military Kids High In the past, these children’s parents
tax on some of its activities. an introduction to Georgia 4-H and have been soldiers who served their
Adventure Camp is a week of 4 H camp
designed for children of military fami- learning skills to better communicate country by spending one weekend a
May 19, 2010 - Atlanta Journal Constitution lies. The camp is open to children whose the issues of military life. Campers month or one week training each sum-
SCLC battle heats up parents are currently deployed, soon to participate in adventure activities like mer away from home, he said.
Rhonda Cook reports that groups feuding over who’s in charge of be deployed or have recently returned whitewater rafting, spelunking, zip-line This is the sixth year the military
the Southern Christian Leadership Conference threatened to bring from deployment by the Active, Reserve, riding and wall climbing. kids camp will be held in north Georgia.
criminal charges against each other on Tuesday. The factions of or Guard components, and is available “The kids participate in many To make attending more conve-
to all service branches. unique and adventurous activities not nient for working parents, the camp will
the civil rights organization held successive news conferences that
offered at other 4 H camps across our begin on Sunday and end on Thursday,
began with promises of reconciliation and negotiations but eventu- state,” said Marcus Eason, the Georgia so parents transporting their kids to
ally turned bitter. Practically free Operation: Military Kids program Wahsega 4-H Center won’t have to miss
Set for July 25-29 at Wahsega 4 H coordinator. two days of work, he said. McIntosh
May 19, 2010 - Savannah Morning News Center in Dahlonega, Ga., the camp “They’ll go on a three-hour tour of County 4-H will provide a school bus to
Fallen bald eagle returns to Modena Island home is open to youth ages 12–14. The camp Raccoon Mountain Caverns and then transport campers from Fort Stewart.
Mary Landers reports that parasites may have driven a young is provided at minimal cost through roll out their sleeping bags, turn out “We not only are recruiting military
bald eagle out of its funding from the Office of the Secre- their headlamps and spend the night in youths for camp, but are also seeking en-
Modena Island nest tary of Defense and through Operation: one of the many rooms of the cave,” he ergized adults to volunteer for the week
too soon, but Tuesday Military Kids. Campers pay just $20 for said. “All this happens after a long day of camp,” Eason said.
the week. of whitewater rafting down the Ocoee For questions about camp or to vol-
the bird got a second
The campers will go through the River in Tennessee.” unteer as an adult leader, e-mail Eason
chance to fledge.
same bag-and-drag experience and de- at oper4h@uga.edu or call him at (706)
Certified wildlife re- ployment line on the first day of camp 542-4444. For more information on the
habilitator Robin Gold as their military parents’ experience. Focus on “suddenly military” Georgia OMK program visit the website
captured the eagle last They’ll be issued dog tags and an army The OMK camp will benefit www.georgia4h.org/omk/
week. Gold took the View more up-to-date news articles green T shirt which will serve as their children of parents who are “suddenly
eagle to the Center for at www.georgiadailydigest.com uniform. military,” he said.
Birds of Prey outside
Charleston, S.C. A
little dusting for mites, some practice time in a flight cage and a few Bream fishing
crucial days of feather development got the bird ready to return to
Modena. can create fond
May 19, 2010 - Gainesville Times
Water basin group to meet for first time at Lake Lanier
memories
Jeff Gill reports that a tri-state river basin group formed two years How can you make fam-
ago to find common ground amid touchy water-sharing issues ily memories that will last a
plans to hold its first meeting at Lake Lanier next month. The gov- lifetime? For many anglers,
erning board of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Stakeholders fond childhood memories
is set to gather June 17-18 at the Lake Lanier Legacy Lodge and involve a family fishing trip
and a stringer of bream. So,
Conference Center on Lake Lanier Islands.
don’t delay – take them fish-
ing today! Where to go? Visit
May 19, 2010 - Macon Telegraph a nearby public fishing area.
Combing the depths: Local stylists gather hair to clean up oil spill The Georgia Depart-
Tiffany Stevens reports that hair stylists in Middle Georgia are ment of Natural Resources’
sweeping up hair that will be used to soak up the spreading oil Wildlife Resources Division
slick in the Gulf of Mexico. Donators are part of a larger project currently operates and
organized by Matter of Trust, a charity organization operating out of manages ten PFAs across the
San Francisco. state in an effort to provide
Advertisement the best possible fishing and
access for family-friendly
outings.
Bluegill and redear
May 19, 2010 - Atlanta Journal Constitution sunfish (shellcrackers), both
Mega Millions rolls to $54 million; Powerball jackpot now $145 mil part of the bream family, are
Mike Morris reports that the jackpot for Friday night’s Mega Mil- stocked on nearly every PFA
lions drawing rolled over to $54 million after no players matched all pond or lake.
six numbers in Tuesday’s game. “This time of year is
a great time to try bream
May 19, 2010 - Carrollton Times Georgian fishing because these species
Quilt museum organizers exploring funding options move into shallow water
and become more active and
John P. Boan reports that though organizers of the Southeastern
easier to catch,” says John
Quilt and Textile Museum in Carrollton won’t know the status of a Biagi, Wildlife Resources
$500,000 block grant application until the end of August, efforts are Division chief of Fisheries
being made to seek additional funding. The Carroll County Board of Management. “They also
Commissioners unanimously voted in late March to move forward put up a good fight and even
with providing a space for the museum, entering into a memoran- better, are good on a dinner
dum of understanding with a group serving as the business wing of plate.”
the project. This time of year brings
bream towards shallow wa-
May 19, 2010 - Milledgeville Union-Recorder ters (less than five feet deep)
as they search for places
GMC Odyssey of the Mind teams head to World Finals
to spawn. This includes
Vaishali Patel reports that two of four Georgia Military College the backs of major creeks,
teams will advance to the 31st Odyssey of the Mind World Finals downstream end of sandbars,
later this month. Twenty-five GMC Prep School students competed small coves and points off
last month in the state-level portion of the competition against more the main lake.
than 110 teams from all over Georgia at Columbus State University. Bream are attracted
to natural shoreline cover
May 19, 2010 - Gainesville Times (fallen trees, stumps, rocks
Brenau to enter one-of-a-kind partnership with High Museum University of Georgia research technician Rodney Connell prunes turfgrass samples in a greenhouse on and vegetation) and artificial
Staff reports that Brenau University will announce today a first-of- cover (boat docks, fish attrac-
the campus in Griffin.
tors). Look for bream beds
its-kind collaboration with Atlanta’s High Museum of Art that will al-
– plate-sized, bowl-shaped

Callers worried about winter kill

low the two institutions to share resources and expand Brenau’s art
curriculum. The announcement will be made at noon today by Ed
Schrader, the president of Brenau, and Michael Shapiro, the Nancy
and Holcombe T. Green Jr. director of the High Museum. During
By Clint Waltz
this pilot initiative, beginning in August 2010, Brenau will have the & Mary Kay Woodworth
opportunity to draw on the High’s exhibitions, collections, programs
and staff expertise. Homeowners and landscapers are
beginning call their University of Georgia
May 19, 2010 - Macon Telegraph
Cooperative Extension office with questions
Busing of magnet students could end under proposal about warm-season turf lawns. Many are
Julie Hubbard reports that in addition to proposed furloughs and concerned that their lawn has been a victim
eliminating 51 positions, the Bibb County school system also of “winter kill” and they are looking for a
is proposing some transportation cuts and the closing of Neel solution to the problem.
Academy alternative school to save money this fall. Todd Harris, While some winter kill may be possible,
it is difficult to define and diagnose. More
the Bibb County school system’s transportation director, proposed
likely, the turf hasn’t completed its spring
Wednesday to stop busing students who attend magnet schools in green-up.
the district beginning with the upcoming school year. Soil temperature, rainfall are factors
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It is important to remember that warm-
season turf green-up is dependent on the soil
temperature reaching 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
May 19, 2010 - Marietta Daily Journal Based on monitoring yearly averages at the
School board makes key promotion in secret 4-inch depth on the UGA campus in Griffin
Kathryn Dobies and Kim Isaza report that the Cobb school board the soil is approximately two to three weeks
secretly promoted Dr. Steven Constantino to deputy superintendent behind in reaching temperatures conducive
for root growth.
on Wednesday of last week and hid part of a personnel report from
Also, Georgia received a lot of rain late
the public. The personnel report, which the board approved 6-1 last summer and fall. With rainfall comes
last week with Alison Bartlett opposed, includes the line, “Super- cloudy conditions and reduced sunlight.
intendent’s Cabinet Reorganization/Realignment of Duties,” yet has
Warm-season grasses depend on light to pro-
no mention of Constantino’s promotion to the No. 2 person in the
duce carbohydrate reserves needed to recover
second largest school system in Georgia. from winter dormancy.
In some circumstances, lawns may have
been less fit going into dormancy as a result
of overcast, rainy days. Hence these lawns
were not as prepared for spring re-growth.
Georgia had some unusually warm
weather in early April, which stimulated
growth, followed by cooling later in the
month. A return to cool temperatures
coupled with lagging soil temperatures and
less hardy grass as a result of last year’s
conditions, has slowed growth.
At the same time, environmental condi-
tions have remained favorable for spring
diseases like large patch. While many lawns
are showing good green-up, until our daytime
temperatures are consistently in the 80’s,
complete green-up may not occur.
Since the last threat of frost is gone, it
is now safe to aerate and fertilize all warm-
season grasses, which can stimulate growth.
Monitor the turf during the next few months,
and if it does not improve by June, testing for
disease, insects, and fertility may be required.
If the turf does not respond, replacement
may be necessary.
For more information on caring for
turfgrasses in Georgia, see the Web site www.
GeorgiaTurf.com.
depressions in shallow water
where adult fish will stay for
extended periods of time.
The Wildlife Resources
Division recommends target-
ing the following PFAs for
bream: Rocky Mountain PFA
in Floyd County, McDuffie
PFA in McDuffie County, Big
Lazer PFA in Talbot County,
Marben PFA at the Charlie
Elliott Wildlife Center in
Newton and Jasper counties,
Hugh Gillis PFA in Laurens
County and Flat Creek PFA
in Houston County.
In addition to PFAs,
other bream hot spots in-
clude, James “Sloppy” Floyd
State Park lakes near Sum-
merville, Lake Richard B.
Russell in northeast Georgia,
Lake Rabun near Clayton in
northeast Georgia, Lake Oli-
ver and Goat Rock Lake near
Columbus, High Falls Lake
just north of Forsyth, Lake
Juliette, near Macon, Lake
Jackson in central Georgia,
Lake Hamburg, located north
of Sandersville on the Little
Ogeechee River at Hamburg
State Park, Lake Blackshear

Public hearing on land use set for today at Laura Walker

Special to the Enterprise
The public will get the chance to voice its
opinion on possible changes regarding Department
of Natural Resource lands at multiple hearings
around the state — including one at Laura S.
Walker State Park.
The DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division is
considering changes relating to the marketing of
recreational opportunities on lands owned and
managed by the department which may include
charging fees at DNR-managed properties and
facilities, classification of DNR-managed proper-
ties, and diversifying recreational opportunities on
DNR-managed properties.
The Department has scheduled four public
meetings across the state to provide the public an
opportunity to offer input on these changes for
in southwest Georgia near
Cordele, Lake Seminole in
southwest Georgia, and the
Satilla, St. Marys, Altamaha,
consideration. opportunity to speak. Participants must register Ocholcknee, Flint and Oc-
Public meetings have been scheduled on the upon arrival and notify the registering official of mulgee rivers.
following dates at the specified times and locations: their intent to give a statement. Those unable to at- Beginner bream anglers
• 7 p.m. on May 17 at the Pickens County tend a meeting may submit comments electronical- should start out with simple
Chamber of Commerce, 500 Stegall Drive, Jasper ly to john.bowers@dnr.state.ga.us or in writing by and easy to use equipment,
• 7 p.m. on May 18 at Macon State College, 100 May 28. Written statements should be mailed to: such as light to medium rods
College Station Drive, Professional Sciences Build- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, with light spin-cast reels
ing, Room 211 A-B, Macon Wildlife Resources Division, Game Management or medium size open-face
• 7 p.m. on May 19 at Laura S. Walker State Section, Attn: John W. Bowers, 2070 U.S. Highway spinning gear with six to
Park, 5653 Laura Walker Road in Shelter #1, Way- 278, SE, Social Circle, Georgia 30025. eight-pound test line. Cane
cross These meeting sites are accessible to people or fiberglass poles with small
• 7 p.m. on May 20 at Gwinnett County Parks with physical disabilities. Requests for sign lan- hooks (size 8-10), small split
and Recreation, Shortly Howell Park, 2750 Pleasant guage interpretation or other auxiliary aids should shot and a float also work
Hill Road Duluth be directed to John W. Bowers at (770) 918-6404 no well.
Any participant at a meeting may present data, later than May 7. Baits and lures to
make a statement or comment, or offer a viewpoint For more information, visit the Parks, Recre- consider are small spinners,
or argument, either orally or in writing. State- ation and Historic Sites Division Web site at www. small 1/16 to 1/8-ounce jigs,
ments should be concise to permit everyone an gastateparks.org beetle spins and live bait.
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Make sure food is

safe when grilling
By Judy A. Harrison

Like your neighbors and friends and want to keep them

happy? If so, when you invite them for a cook-out, you better
make sure the food is safe. Bacteria can multiply quickly in
warm, summer temperatures and can turn outdoor entertain-
ing into a neighborhood nightmare.
Food safety is just as important when grilling outdoors
as it is in the kitchen. Food that is not handled properly can
make you sick. To keep guests safe from foodborne illness,
remember to:

CLEAN
Wash your hands before you touch food and after you
handle raw meat, poultry, fish, seafood or eggs. If the location
where you are grilling has no running water or soap, take
disposable hand wipes and hand sanitizer. You may want to Pigs run around their pen during a press conference at the UGA Livestock Instructional Arena on May 4, in Athens.
use disposable gloves when handling raw items. Change to a
new pair of gloves before handling cooked products.
Always keep the food-preparation area clean and use
clean utensils. If working outside, take aluminum foil or dis-
posable plates to use as a clean preparation surface and have
Thirteen little pigs may hold key to better
therapy for diseases such as diabetes
plenty of disposable utensils on hand. In the kitchen, keep
counters, dishes and utensils clean by washing with soap and
hot water.

By J Faith Peppers
SEPARATE
Always keep foods separate. Keep contaminated surface Two University of Geor-
and raw food and their juices from coming in contact with gia animal science research-
foods that are already cooked or ready to eat, like fruits ers introduced to the world
and vegetables. Use a clean plate when removing 13 pigs that may hold the
cooked meats from the grill. Do not put the key to new therapies to treat
cooked meat on the plate you used to bring human diseases, including
raw meat to the grill. diabetes.
Announced this week,
the discovery marks the first
COOK time pluripotent stem cells,
Meat or poultry or cells that can turn into
cooked on the grill any type of cell in the body,
can brown quickly on have been created from adult
the outside. But is it really livestock.
done? Take the “We now for the first
guesswork out of time have a method to make
grilling by using pigs that can be a source of
a food thermom- cells and organs for regener-
eter. This helpful ative medicine in a meaning-
tool will tell you ful way” said Steven L. Stice,
when the food has reached a Georgia Research Alliance
the necessary temperature inside to destroy harmful bacteria eminent scholar in the UGA
and viruses. College of Agricultural and
When you check thin food like burgers, insert the stem of Environmental Sciences. He
the thermometer through the side of the patty to get an accu- also directs UGA’s Regenera-
rate reading. Ground beef should reach at least 160 degrees F tive Bioscience Center.
in the center to be safe. Ground poultry should reach at least The technique called in-
165 degrees. Whole cuts of beef, veal or lamb should reach at duced pluripotent stem cells
least 145 degrees for medium rare or 160 degrees for medium had only previously been
doneness. Pork chops and pork loins should reach 160 degrees. shown to make live offspring
Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the food away in mice.
from any bones and fat. Wait at least 15 seconds to take the “These first-in-the-world,
reading. pig-induced pluripotent cells-
generated animals can even-
tually be used to provide and
CHILL search for better therapies
Keeping food cold is one way to keep harmful bacteria
and cures for human disease
from multiplying. Even when thawing frozen foods, it is
important to use methods that don’t allow the food’s surface
and degenerative conditions,”
Stice said. The discovery is a
new tool for researchers who
need to determine which
sources of cells, adult or ear-
lier stages such as embryonic
or induced pluripotent stem
cells, will work best for each
disease.
The induced pluripotent
stem cells piglets were born
in September 2009 at Wiscon-
sin-based company Minitube
of America, Inc., according
to project collaborator John
R. Dobrinsky. Minitube is
a biotechnology company
specializing in artificial re-
production biotechnologies
and cell biology.
The process used avoids
the more problematic and
controversial cloning process
while making it easier to
make the genetic changes
necessary to develop pigs as
a better source of cells and
organs for transplantation.
“Although induced pluripo-
tent stem cell technology was
first successful in mice, the
mouse isn’t always a good
model to study human dis-
ease and they are not a good
source of tissue and organs
for therapy,” Stice said. “Pigs
are often the best way to go.”
Pigs are biologically and
physiologically very similar
to humans and are prone to
develop many of the same
health problems as humans,
Dobrinsky said.
Stice credits Franklin
West, an assistant research
scientist, with perfecting
the method. “I’ve worked on
this for about 20 years,” Stice
said. “Franklin found the
way to make it work.”
The pluripotent stem
cells incorporated naturally
into the developing fetuses
and contributed to the devel-
opment of many cell types
of the body, such as lungs,
kidney, heart, skin or muscle,
producing healthy piglets,
West said.
And 80 percent of the
animals produced using this
new method are a product of
these stem cells, a very high
percentage.
This cellular experi-
ment demonstrates proof
of concept by injecting
pig-induced pluripotent
cells into early pig embryos,
Dobrinsky said.
The new process will
be valuable for a research
project underway in partner-
ship with Emory University
to find better therapies for
diabetes.
“Islets that produce
insulin and other hormones
related to regulating blood
sugar are found in the pan-
creas,” Stice explained. “It is
well known that porcine islet
cells could be a major break
through in the treatment of
Type I (juvenile) diabetes if
they were not rejected by the
human immune system.
This new method will al-
low researchers to make the
necessary genetic changes
to dampen or potentially
eliminate the rejection of the
new stem cells and then we
can make animals from these
stem cells.”
Another goal, Stice said,
is for the study results to lead
the way to healthier, more en-
vironmentally friendly and
disease-resistant livestock,
and ones that could help
reduce poverty or starvation
in developing countries.
Once the new pigs
reach sexual maturity and
Stice and West determine
if the pigs produce viable
sperm and egg cells, they can
begin naturally mating. The
offspring of the current pigs
will produce the cells needed
to move into the therapy
stage and clinical trials.
Details of the discovery
will be published in the jour-
nal Stem Cells and Develop-
ment next month.

Census: 15 percent of Georgians live in poverty

to warm up while the food is still frozen inside.
There are three safe methods for thawing foods:
1. Thaw ahead of time in the refrigerator.
2. Thaw in cold water, changing water every 30 minutes.
By J Faith Peppers
3. Thaw in the microwave, cooking the warm food im-
mediately after thawing.
According to 2008 census data, the
If you are planning to marinate meat or poultry before
latest national numbers available, 15
grilling, marinate first in the refrigerator, not on your kitchen
percent of Georgians live in poverty.
counter at room temperature.
The state ties Arizona for the 14th
A summertime cook-out is a great way to entertain your
highest percentage of residents living
neighbors and friends. But to keep them happy and healthy,
in poverty in the U.S. In southwest Geor-
remember to keep the food safe for them.
gia, 39 of the regions’ 41 counties are
considered persistently poor. University
of Georgia Cooperative Extension will
use an AmeriCorps VISTA grant to help
the area’s impoverished residents get a
hand up.
Through the three-year grant, four
full-time employees will be hired to
work across southwest Georgia. Two
will be hired to work on the UGA cam-
pus in Athens, Ga.
Each position is charged to address
specific needs in the home county. In ad-
dition, they will support Georgia 4-H by
helping write grants, market programs
and work with fund and volunteer
development.
VISTA employees will partner with
UGA 4-H faculty, too, to address poverty
issues and help reach underserved
audiences like Hispanics in Colquitt
County and military families in Hous-
ton County. Others will work to resolve
poverty issues in Sumter and Lowndes
counties.
“You don’t have to look very far to
see the harsh realities of persistent pov-
erty anywhere in Georgia,” said Laura
Perry Johnson, 4-H program develop-
ment coordinator for UGA Extension
in southwest Georgia. “But, southwest
Georgia disproportionately suffers from
pervasive generational poverty.
Extension has worked to address
these issues across the state with par-
ticular emphasis in southwest Georgia.
The partnership between AmeriCorps
VISTA and Georgia 4-H will strengthen
our ability to deliver programming that
strives to break that cycle.”
AmeriCorps VISTA is a national
service program designed specifically to
fight poverty. Founded as Volunteers in
Service to America in 1965 and incorpo-
rated into the AmeriCorps network of
programs in 1993, VISTA has been on
the front lines in the fight against pover-
ty in America for more than 40 years.
Head Start and Upward Bound
are two of VISTA’s most recognizable
programs. VISTA members commit to
serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit
organization or local government agen-
cy, working to fight illiteracy, improve
health services, create businesses and
strengthen community groups. They
create or expand programs designed to
bring individuals and communities out
of poverty.
The six current positions are open
for applications. Johnson hopes to have
all the positions filled by July 30. Each
position includes a monthly living al-
lowance, a relocation allowance, health
insurance coverage, childcare assis-
tance for eligible workers and a choice
of an education award or monthly
stipend.
“The most valuable benefit,” John-
son said, “is the training, professional
development and documented experi-
ence the workers gain through the
experience.”
Application information is avail-
able online. Or, contact Johnson at
lpj4h@uga.edu. Learn more about Ame-
riCorp VISTA at www.americorps.gov/
about/programs/vista.asp .

Constrictors
invade Florida
Special to the Enterprise

Florida weather is not just a tourist attraction for

humans. Large constrictor snakes, like the Burmese
python, find the state very comfortable, too. These
invasive species are well established in the Florida
Everglades and are spreading farther and farther
north within Florida.
Constrictor snakes can kill and eat anything
from white-tail deer to endangered species such as the
Key Largo woodrat.
To help alleviate this problem, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service has proposed to ban the import and
interstate transport of nine species of giant constric-
tor snakes. This includes the boa constrictor, four
species of anaconda and four species of python.
A public comment period expires May 11, after
which, the agency will review its options and consider
whether to push forward with the regulations.
To make a comment, go to regulations.gov and
search for proposed rule 04956.
 THE BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE • MAY 19 2010 • PAGE 7

WC basketball Golf fundraiser rakes

players receive in $3,000 for BCHS
athletic programs
all-state awards By Chris Buchanan

Eight members of Waycross Over 30 golfers and 18 sponsors

College’s men’s basketball team have from around the area helped raise over
recently been honored with All-State $3,000 for the BCHS Athletics Depart-
awards for 2009-2010 by the Georgia ment, Friday, when they teed off at
Basketball Coaches Association Okefenokee Golf Course.
(GABCA). “I thought it went pretty good,” said
Josh Mendenhall, a freshman Athletic Director Selena Tumlin. “It was
from Greenville, S.C., was named New- the first one that I’ve been involved with
comer of the Year. Mendenhall played in AD capacity.”
in all 30 regular season games and Despite economic troubles Tumlin
averaged 8.27 points and 6.07 rebounds said that businesses were still able to
per game. keep the fundraiser up to last year’s
Brandon Hosely, a sophomore numbers.
from Jonesboro, was named to the Throughout the afternoon local
GABCA All-State team. Hosely, WC’s business owners, educators, and their
leading scorer, averaged 18.1 points families competed for top honors on
per game. the course - but not without a little help.
He was named first team All- Team members were allowed to pur-
Region for the Georgia Junior College chase mulligans when the wind carried
Athletic Association and finished the ball into the bunker and could use
second in the nation in average steals Life Savers candy to make trick shots
per game on the putting green - though many just
Three players received honorable ate them.
mentions, Marcus Benitez, a sopho- The big winners of the night were
more from Stone Mountain; Austin Brad Herrin, Dru Smith and Charles
Collins, a sophomore from Blairsville; Mock who won $300. Curtis Tumlin,
and Travis Ellison, a sophomore from John Ford, and Rick Larson took second
Mableton. winning $225. Van Herrin, Chip Beal,
Mendenhall, Hosely, Benitez, and Chip Beal’s team took third and $150
Collins, and Ellison were the original and Drew Sauls, Gene Sapp, and John
starters for the Swamp Foxes during Zechman’s team took fourth and $90.
the team’s inaugural season. The four teams had the overall lowest
Four players received All- scores on nine randomly chosen holes.
Academic honors from the GABCA, But the rest of the players weren’t
Tarrence Chatman, a freshman from left out in the cold. Each hole’s lowest
Macon; Blake Fussell, a freshman scorers received prizes from the hole
from Douglas; Jacob Mitchell, a fresh- sponsors.
man from Callahan, and Collins. A Reactor watch from J. Green
The GABCA’s All-State awards and Co. was also auctioned off at the
cover three divisions, NCAA Division end of the event and raffle tickets for
II, NCAA Division III, and a combined prizes were given away by cart girls in
division of NAIA/Junior College. Photos by Chris Buchanan exchange for tips.

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Race record: Mark Martin, Ford,
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� Ford’s new engine will be
in place for All-Star Weekend.
The power plant won’t be fully
implemented in points races until
Michigan in June.
� Oh, the shame. Bobby
Labonte’s sponsorship woes led
him to “start and park” for the
first time. Ten years ago, Labonte
won the (then) Winston Cup
championship.
� Discord was evident in the
Dale Earnhardt Jr. camp after
Earnhardt pulled into the pits,
saying something had broken
on the No. 88, and considerable
time was lost while crewmen were
unable to find anything wrong. He
finished 30th, 10 laps behind, in
the Autism Speaks 400.
� A blast from the past:
Johnson’s pit-road penalty, which
cost him a shot at victory, was
reminiscent of the penalty that
cost Juan Montoya last year’s
Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.
� Two accidents apiece involv-
ing Sam Hornish Jr. and Marcos
Ambrose accounted for four of
the five caution periods at Dover.
� The Sprint All-Star Race, a
short exhibition, and the Coca-Cola
600, the sport’s longest official
race, are scheduled for the next
two weekends at the same track,
Charlotte Motor Speedway.
� Some insiders call the
Sprint All-Star Race “an
entry-level event,” meaning that
it is designed, with its slam-bang
format, to draw new fans to the
sport.
� For want of fuel, Kyle Busch
was unable to sweep all three
races at Dover. He went on to
win the Nationwide race on
Saturday and the Sprint Cup
race on Sunday.
won the pole at an average speed
of 121.416 mph.
Last week: Kyle Busch took
advantage of Jimmie Johnson’s
pit-road speeding penalty with 35
laps remaining and easily captured
his second victory of the season in
the Autism Speaks 400 at Dover.
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Bowyer Hamlin
BOWYER VS. HAMLIN
Late in Dover’s Nationwide Series race,
Clint Bowyer apparently spun the wheels on
his Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin’s Toyota
bumped Bowyer from behind, setting off a
pileup. After a red flag was lifted, Bowyer
returned to the track and sideswiped Hamlin
under caution. “I don’t have a beef with Denny
(Hamlin),” said Bowyer. “We’ll be fine. I got
one taken from me. Just a little payback.”
NASCAR This Week’s Monte Dut-
ton gives his take: “It may have been
understandable, but it can’t be condoned.
Some disciplinary action seems in order.”
Fans and father figures?
This Week welcomes letters to the editor,
but please be aware that we have room
for only a few each week. We’ll do our best
to select the best, but individual replies
are impossible due to the bulk of mail
received. Please do not send stamped and
self-addressed envelopes with your letters,
which should be addressed to: NASCAR
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1538, Gastonia, N.C. 28053.
Dear NASCAR This Week,

A Real Team Player

2010 STANDINGS Have been reading with interest each week
Sprint Cup how attendance is off at all the race tracks.
1. Kevin Harvick 1,768 I don’t think we can blame the economy
2. Kyle Busch - 69 for this, but put the blame squarely where
3. Matt Kenseth - 126 it belongs. Ever since they changed the
4. Jimmie Johnson - 131 championship to the Chase (or last 10 races),
5. Denny Hamlin - 150 I think that is where it started. Why should all
6. Jeff Gordon - 163 43 drivers race all year to win, then the top 12
lose all their points and start from practically
7. Greg Biffle
8. Jeff Burton
- 187
- 199 Former Cup champ Kenseth trying to break through in 2010 scratch again. Makes no sense, and my family
has lost all interest, which I’m sure a lot of
9. Kurt Busch - 237 By Monte Dutton (18th-place finish after tangling Both have also had a hard time other NASCAR fans have.
10. Carl Edwards - 281 NASCAR This Week with Jeff Gordon). In Vegas, I think winning lately. Forty-six races Also, in The Globe of May 10, 2010, there
11. Mark Martin - 293 is an article titled “Jeff and Jimmie Quitting
Jeff (Gordon) and Jimmie (John- have passed since Kenseth opened
12. Martin Truex Jr. - 334 NASCAR.” Pals say, “Their wives both want
DOVER, Del. — For 2003 (then son) had better cars, but we ran the 2009 season with consecutive them to retire from racing because they are
Nationwide Series Winston) Cup champion Matt second or third there (fifth-place victories. pregnant and don’t want their kids growing
1. Brad Keselowski 1,766 Kenseth, things could be better, but finish) all day.” “To me, it’s important to win, up without their dads. …”
2. Kyle Busch - 11 things could also be worse. The Cambridge, Wis., native but more than that, if this makes To take the two best-known names in
Kenseth drives a Ford, and turned 38 on May 10. In 376 Cup sense, it’s important to put yourself NASCAR out of the lineup would just about
3. Kevin Harvick - 64 finish any attendance at the tracks.
4. Carl Edwards - 220 Ford is the only manufacturer starts, Kenseth has won 18 races, in position to win and be up leading Barb Gotshall
5. Justin Allgaier - 245 without a victory in the Sprint and his next top-five finish will be laps,” said Kenseth. “If you look at Bryan, Ohio
6. Paul Menard - 362 Cup season’s first 12 races. Befit- his 100th. In NASCAR’s all-time list Jeff Gordon’s year, he hasn’t won The economy is part of it, but many fans
7. Greg Biffle - 527 ting a former champion, Kenseth of winners, Kenseth is in a five-way yet, but he has led, like, 800 laps (ac- clearly think the racing is too “tricked up.”
8. Joey Logano - 538 is holding up well through what tie for 37th place with Geoff Bodine, tually 709), and has been in position
9. Jason Leffler - 562 otherwise might be termed a the late Neil Bonnett, Dale Earn- every week. It is just a matter of time
10. Brian Scott - 585 slump. In fact, Kenseth was and
is third: third in Sunday’s Autism
hardt Jr. and Harry Gant.
The careers of Kenseth and
until he wins.
“You always want to win every
First World started up
Camping World Truck Series
1. Aric Almirola 920
Speaks 400 at Dover International Earnhardt Jr. have been inter- week, but more so for me, it’s im- on a different day
2. Todd Bodine - 27
Speedway and third in the overall twined. Earnhardt outdueled portant to have the performance The first World (now Coca-Cola) 600
3. Timothy Peters - 72 points standings. Kenseth for two (then) Busch of the car and the team, everybody wasn’t run on Memorial Day weekend. On
4. Ron Hornaday - 125 “There have been races this Series championships but has involved, to be a contender to win. June 19, 1960, Joe Lee Johnson, of Chat-
5. Matt Crafton - 148 year where we performed well never won a Cup championship. If we are up there leading laps and tanooga, Tenn., won stock car racing’s first
6. Ricky Carmichael - 155 enough to win,” said Kenseth. Both have won the Daytona 500. in contention, eventually we’ll win. 600-mile event, beating Johnny Beau-
7. Johnny Sauter - 159 “We finished second in Atlanta, They were both rookies in 2000, It’s important for me to get our per- champ by four laps. Both drove Chevrolets,
8. David Starr - 183 and we were second or third on with Kenseth winning Raybestos formance up to a championship and Bobby Johns finished third in a Petty
Enterprises Plymouth, six laps behind.
9. Mike Skinner - 186 that last restart at Martinsville Rookie of the Year. level.” Johnson, who passed away on May 26,
10. Jason White - 187 2005, at age 74, only competed in 55
races at NASCAR’s top level, winning twice.

� Who’s hot:
Johnson says ‘spoiler rap’ is nothing
Kyle Busch’s Dover
win moved him
By Monte Dutton
NASCAR This Week
sentences.
The last words he said were best.
A fifine fli
flickk on kid racers
to second in the h b
across the d”
board.” The documentary Racing Dreams
DOVER, Del. — A commonly “I just get (ticked) when my stuff (Hannover House) premiered on May 18
points standings. �
...Jimmie Johnson’s held view is that Jimmie Johnson’s isn’t good, you know,” he said. “Hell, in Charlotte. It follows three World Karting
pit-road speeding recent slump is partly attributable Out of action — An undisclosed it’s what you’re supposed to do. You Association racers — 11-year-old Annabeth
penalty dropped to the replacement of the wing with “medical condition” has sidelined aren’t supposed to be happy about Barnes, 12-year-old Josh Hobson and
him from second to Brian Vickers. it.” 13-year-old Brandon Warren — as they seek
Kyle Busch fourth. the spoiler on the generic cars of the national titles. It’s a fine film, poignantly
Sprint Cup Series. The phrasing in Team Red Bull’s At least he laughed a little. describing the ups and downs of kids and
� Who’s not: Johnson said it’s news release said that “due to a re- � their families coping with the stresses
Earnhardt Ganassi bull. cent diagnosis of a Chip off old block — Chase Elliott, of the racing lifestyle. Two of the three
teammates Jamie medical condition,
McMurray and Juan “For us, I can’t whose father, Bill, was the 1988 (then) win championships, and the third earns
Pablo Montoya say that it’s really Brian Vickers will Winston Cup champion, won a Su- a place in NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity
had the same part changed much,” he not compete in this noco National Tour race on Friday at program. None of it’s easy, though, and the
break within three weekend’s NASCAR stresses of family problems, growing up and
laps, relegating said. “I know that Rockingham Speedway, leading all overcoming financial hardships complicate
there’s been some racing activities at 100 laps.
McMurray to 32nd matters away from the tracks. All three
McMurray place and Montoya Dover Internation- kids come across as heroes. The film is in
conversation that �
to 35th. Johnson Vickers al Speedway.” In order to finish first — First one must limited release, opening May 21 in Atlanta,
maybe HMS (Hen-
The problem? A Birmingham (Ala.), Charlotte (N.C.), Dallas/
drick Motorsports) or the ‘48’ team finish.
Vote for your favorite has had some troubles with the
blood clot led to Vickers, 26, being
hospitalized, and Casey Mears substi-
If Carl Edwards wins the Sprint
Ft. Worth, Fort Smith (Ark.), Greenville
(S.C.), Houston, Nashville (Tenn.), Orlando,
The Sprint Fan Vote allows NASCAR spoiler being on the car. All Star Race on May 22 at Charlotte Fla., Raleigh (N.C.) and Tampa (Fla.). Check
tuted for Vickers in the No. 83 Toyota.
fans to choose which eligible driver gets “We’re not where we want to be, Motor Speedway, he will give his $1 local listings. It’s definitely worth seeing.
a berth in the Sprint All-Star Race on At press time, Vickers’ status for up-
but we’re still awfully competitive and million-plus winnings to Speedway
May 22 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. coming races was unknown. The
we’re not as worried or concerned as Children’s Charities.
Voting runs until an hour before the team later announced that Vickers
some of the headlines may read and At the moment, though, Edwards,
start of the race. Joey Logano earned was taking blood thinners to remedy
the automatic berth in 2009. Sprint some speculation that might be out the medical condition. who didn’t win a race in 2009 or so far
customers may vote using the NASCAR there. The sport is ever-changing, and � this year, doesn’t have a spot in the
Sprint Cup Mobile application on Sprint the spoiler definitely does change Supposed to be — Dale Earnhardt, field.
or Nextel devices. To download the ap- it some. I think it changes it more in He could gain such a spot by win-
plication, free with any “standard plan,” now 16th in the Sprint Cup stand-
traffic when you’re driving through ings, was unusually terse during his ning here, by finishing first or second
Sprint customers should text “NASCAR”
to 7777. Anyone may also cast a ballot traffic. The car is less stable and press conference here. He respond- in the Sprint Showdown preliminary
by logging on to www.nascar.com. there’s less available air. In general, I ed to 11 questions with a total of 23 race or be voted in via the Sprint Fan
think it’s been pretty much the same Vote.

Extreme temperatures compress
season, drive pollen counts upwards
By Pam Knox stations was 2.63 inches in Valdosta (.94
inch below normal). The lowest was in
The combination of a cool March Brunswick at .89 inch (1.91 inches below
with a warm early April compressed normal). Atlanta received 2.56 inches
Georgia’s pollen season, leading to high-
er-than-normal pollen counts across the
state in April.
(1.06 inches below normal), Macon
1.36 inches (1.78 inches below normal),
Athens 1.86
For the most part, temperatures
across the state were warmer than
normal.
inches
(1.49 inches
below
In Atlanta, the monthly average normal),
temperature was 65.2 degrees F (3.6 Augusta
degrees above normal), in Athens 63.9 1.20 inches
degrees (33 degrees above normal), Co- (1.74 inches
lumbus 65.6 degrees (1.4 degrees above below
normal), Macon 65 degrees (2.3 degrees normal),
above normal), Savannah 67 degrees (1.7 Columbus
degrees above normal), Brunswick 66.8 1.61 inches
degrees (.3 degree above normal), Alma (2.23 inches
65.9 degrees (.8 degree below normal), below
Valdosta 68.6 degrees (3.4 degrees above normal),
normal) and Augusta 64.3 degrees (1.9 Savannah
degrees above normal). 1.40 inches
Athens set a record high tem- (1.92 inches
perature April 5, when the maximum below nor-
temperature of 88 degrees broke the old mal) and
record of 87 degrees set in 1988. Augusta Alma 2.74
set a record high of 91 degrees on April inches (.42 inch below normal).
6, breaking the old record of 90 degrees Record daily rainfalls were set at
set in 1967. Columbus with a daily rainfall of 1.04
Most of the state received below- inches April 25 and Alma with a daily
normal rainfall, except for a swath of rainfall of 1.36 inches April 20.
rain in south-central Georgia and a The highest single-day rainfall
wider band across the northern coun- from Community Collaborative Rain,
ties. Hail and Snow Network stations was
The highest monthly total from 5.13 inches in Rabun Gap in far north-
National Weather Service reporting east Georgia April 25. This station also
FROM THE FRONT
Axed
work sessions, split on a vote in the public section of the
meeting and left the final decision to Sauls.
Further information about why her contract was not
renewed has not been made available by the board, but the
Enterprise has been told that Mrs. Herrin was involved in a
personal vendetta against seven-year veteran BCMS princi-
pal Shelli Tyre, who handed in her resignation at last week’s
regular board meeting, along with one other principal, bring-
ing to three the number of vacancies in the school system’s
seven schools.
Tyre said in her letter of resignation that she was proud
of leading the school from a “needs improvement” status to
that of a Title I Distinguished School which has achieved Av-
erage Yearly Progress, an important achievement recognized
by the state department of education, for the past five years.
She also thanked board members Joey Schuman and Dot
Hickox — but not board members Herrin, Linda Marion, or
board chairman Kerry Mathie — for their support.
“I admire you putting what is best for our kids at the
forefront of your decisions and not allowing personal issues
to cloud your judgment,” she wrote.
She also had good things to say about Sauls.
“You have allowed me to grow as a leader, providing me
with opportunities to gain experience in a variety of areas,”
she wrote.
“You have taught me that even though a leader may face
obstacles, doing the right thing for the kids must always
prevail.”
Tyre will leave the Brantley school system at the end of
this academic year and will take over as principal at Clinch
County High School in the fall.
A crowd of supporters showed up at the April meeting of
the school board singing Tyre’s praises after word leaked out
that she may be the target of a teacher with strong ties to the
school board with plans to get rid of her.
Water
subsidizing the big user,” said Powell.
The new rate would take into account the total number
of households to which these large consumers equate in
certain parts of the overall rate structure also known as resi-
dential equivalent units (REU) or equivalent residential units
(EDUs). REUs and EDUs are averaged as 300 gallons of water
at peak in a day.
“You’ve got an additional 320 equivalent water connec-
tions which adds to the 490 to spread your debt cost,” he said.
In addition, the city would have almost 420 additional
sewer connections under the new rate structure.
The rate would include a base charge and debt charge
based on REUs, an administrative charge per account or
meter and an operation and maintenance charge based on
thousands of gallons used.
The end result would raise the jail water and sewer costs
from about $800 to just under $4,000 a month. Users of 5,000
gallons of water and sewer would see a jump of about $10
from $39.70 to $50.79 and rates for 10,000 gallon users would go
even higher.
However, the distribution of water costs would allow the
current base rate - when no water is in use - to drop to about
$21 from the current rate of $28.
While average users can expect to see an uptick in water
use with the proposed plan, Powell warns that the alternative
could be much higher.
“If you go back and say, ‘no, we’re not going to use EDUs,’
the average customer’s bill will go up about $20 a month
more,” Powell said.
Powell also proposed other ideas such as having users
pay the full cost of a hookup including materials instead of a
flat rate as well as an account setup fee that would discourage
previous issues with sudden account switches by users.
The council is requesting that all of the city’s large
consumers attend a meeting on June 1 in which Powell will
explain the proposed rate structure to them.
Powell said that he doesn’t expect the businesses to like
the new rate, but he hopes that they see it as fair.
In other news, Nahunta City Councilwoman Jean Haynes
rescinded her vote to allow city roads surrounding the
courthouse to be deeded to the county leaving the courthouse
parking project in limbo.  Because the mayor was out for
surgery, City Clerk Angela Wirth said that the vote must be
unanimous to pass. Both Richard Johns and Marvin Peeples
kept their votes the same. Peeples said that he didn’t want to
block progress.
Lamb
official who asked not to be named confirmed the au-
thenticity of the documents Monday.

The first letter — placed
in Lamb’s employee file in June 2007 — outlined new office
procedures including the enforcement of regular office hours
for employees and a sign in sheet for employees  to document
their comings and goings.

The guidelines also asked for daily
job action summaries to be submitted to the tax assessors
THE BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE • MAY 19 2010 • PAGE 9
had the highest monthly total of 6.70
inches. Stations near McKaysville and
Dillard received 6.58 inches and 6.21
inches, respectively, during the month.
Two tornadoes were reported. A
small tornado hit 2 miles north of
Bostwick in Morgan
Catfish called angler
County April 8,
knocking down
trees and the roof
favorite across state
of a chicken house. From the neighborhood pond or nearby lake to
Another small the mighty rivers in the south, a variety of catfish spe-
tornado hit 3 miles cies inhabit Georgia’s waters making fishing for “cats”
north of Cloud- an angler favorite.
land in Chattooga Although anglers can have success fishing for cat-
County near the fish throughout the year, the best time of year to fish
Alabama border for a variety of catfish species is now through the peak
April 24, causing of summer, according to the Department of Natural
tree damage. Severe Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.
weather, including “Reeling in a catfish is a favorite pastime of many
high winds, hail of Georgia anglers, and we are fortunate to have an
over 1 inch or torna- abundance of locations where this experience can be
does, was observed enjoyed,” says John Biagi, Wildlife Resources Division
on five days in April. chief of Fisheries Management. “Catfish typically can
The drier con- be found in waters close to home, require relatively
ditions improved simple gear and taste great – all good reasons to get out
soil moisture levels and fish.”
through the month, although in some Several species are found throughout the state,
areas the dry conditions impeded plant- including flathead, channel, blue, bullhead and white
ing and germination. Some irrigation catfish. Following is a breakdown of some catfish hot
of new corn was needed to counteract spots:
the dry conditions. Generally, the warm • Coosa River: Good numbers of channel and blue
temperatures were favorable for plant- catfish, as well as a few
ing, and crops were planted at a rapid flatheads. Anglers should
pace across the state. focus on the main river
channel.
• Lake Nottely: Con-
tains good populations of
channel catfish (averag-
ing 3/4 pound) and some
flathead catfish (weigh-
board every two weeks.

In addition, Lamb was asked to make
sure employees who arrived late for work did not work late
to make up for it, but can request sick or vacation pay for
ing up to 40 pounds).
• Lake Tugalo: Con-
tains an abundant popula-
the time.

“There will be additional guidelines in the months
tion of white catfish.
ahead,” the board said in its letter.

“We look forward to work-
• Lake Marbury (Fort
ing with you to accomplish our ultimate goal of an efficient
Yargo State Park): Sup-
and productive office operation which will result in a timely
ports an excellent popula-
digest being submitted by this office.”

In September 2007  the
tion of channel catfish.
board reminded Lamb of requested actions with which he
• Flint River: A great
had not complied, including failure to accurately complete
location for flathead
the county’s employee leave and payroll forms, failure to in-
(5-30 pounds) or channel
stitute a sign-in and -out sheet, and failure to compile weekly
catfish.
highlights of work completed by employees.

Lamb also was
• Lake Andrews
criticized for allowing one employee to work without proper
(Chattahoochee River):  
certification and failure to keep up with the absences of an-
The best location in
other which eventually led to her firing.

According to the let-
southwest Georgia for catching blue and flathead cat-
ter, that employee had not been certified since 2004.

“Having
fish at more than 20 pounds.
an employee under your supervision non-current for three
• Lake Seminole: Good catches of channel catfish
years is unacceptable,” the board wrote.

Finally, in January
are available throughout the year.
2008 the board notified Lamb of his termination “based on the
• Ocmulgee River: The dominant catfish species
unsatisfactory performance of your job duties and respon-
are flathead and channel catfish on both upper and
sibilities.”

A spokesman for the Watchdogs has asked that
lower portions of this river. Although not eligible for
individuals with information about corruption and incompe-
record status due to catch method, an angler harvested
tency in county government to contact them at bcwatchdogs@
a flathead catfish exceeding 100 lbs. during summer
gmail.com
2009 from this river.
• Altamaha River: A great location for flathead
catfish. The current state record flathead catfish (83
Ramp pounds) and the current state record channel cat-
fish (44 pounds, 12 ounces) were caught on this river.
Although not eligible for record status due to catch
O’Quinn said that land donated for the project could go
toward the match, but no placement has been finalized though method, flathead catches up to 90 pounds using bush
at least two spots are currently being eyed. If the land does hooks (a line attached to a bush or tree limb) have been
get donated, some of the grant money will go toward to picnic reported from the Altamaha.
and camping areas around the ramp among other things. The • Southeast Georgia public fishing areas (includ-
commission also hopes to use clerical and “dirt work” to ing Evans County PFA, Paradise PFA, Hugh M. Gillis
match the grant These include their handling of the paper- PFA, Flat Creek PFA and Dodge County PFA): Offer
work and hauling in dirt for construction. some of the best locations for channel catfish in south-
According to the DNR website the grant is designed “to east Georgia.
fund projects that further the mission of the Coastal Manage- • Lake Sinclair: This middle Georgia lake offers
good numbers of channel and white catfish, large bull-
ment Program.”
O’Quinn said that they discovered the grant while in
Athens for commissioner’s training classes.
heads and an expanding blue catfish population.
• Walter F. George: An excellent location for chan-
nel and some white catfish. Blue catfish, though not
“We found a booth that was sponsored by the Georgia
native, are also present here and in the Chattahoochee
DNR and we talked to some of the guys there about options
River below the reservoir. The current state record
for the Satilla,” he said. “We know that we need more public
blue catfish was caught at this lake.
access.”
Wildlife Resources recommends using a medium
Through local connections, both Edgy and O’Quinn knew
weight rod with either a spincasting or a spinning reel.
Kline. O’Quinn said that Kline and Edgy were responsible for
The species and the size of catfish should dictate the
most of the legwork in getting the proposal approved.
fishing line used. For example, if targeting channel
“The board understands that sports and recreation to the
and white catfish, 8 to 14-pound test line and medium
citizens of Brantley County doesn’t always involve a ball and
size hooks (6 or 8) under a bobber and fished on the
a bat,” said Chairman Ron Ham. “There’s a lot of people in
bottom is recommended.
our older community and even our younger community that
For anglers trying to land a large flathead, heavy
enjoy the river - its our best natural resource.”
tackle, large spinning or casting tackle with at least
Though the project is scheduled to begin on October 1
20 to 50-pound test line with weights to keep bait on
the date of completion is less certain though neither Ham nor
the bottom, is a must. Recommended flathead bait
O’Quinn expect it to take very long.
includes live bream, shad and shiners.
“Depending on permitting, it can probably move fairly
The best baits for channel, bullhead and white
quickly,” Ham said. “But it depends on the piece of property
catfish include worms, liver, live minnows, live shad/
Ham said that he wanted people to realize that this was
bream, cut bait and stink bait.
only the beginning of a longer process, however and asked
River anglers should target deep holes that con-
people to be patient while the details are worked out.
tain rock or woody structures during the day and shal-
“It’s great news and I applaud the efforts of everyone
low sandbars and shoals near these deep holes at dusk,
who worked on it,” Ham said. “But it is the beginning of the
dawn and night. Reservoir catfish often can be found
process and not the end of it.”
on flats adjacent to river channels during the day and
in shallow water at night as they roam while feeding.
The following are catfish records for Georgia: blue
Peterman catfish (80 lbs, 4 oz), channel catfish (44 lbs, 12 oz), flat-
head catfish (83 lbs), white catfish (8 lbs, 10 oz), yellow
A representative of the Farm Bureau presented a pro- bullhead (4 lbs, 15 oz) and brown bullhead (5 lbs, 8 oz).
gram to the middle schoolers and fifth graders last year.  They For more information on fishing in Georgia, visit
were then instructed to use the information they had gleaned www.gofishgeorgia.com .
from the presentation to write their essays.  They were judged
within the county, without names, and then were submitted to
the district for judging.
First he won in Taliaferro County and then in District 4. 
An eight-grader at Taliaferro County School, the young writer
competed against other students from Barrow, Walton, Mor-
gan, Clarke, Oconee, Greene, Oglethorpe, Wilkes, and Lincoln
counties. His essay then competed with other district win-
ners on the state level. But his writing skill probably comes as
no surprise to his teachers. Peterman was the only one in the
Taliaferro County School to score a perfect 4.0 in all four sec
tions of the state writing tests.
Peterman is the grandson of Ralph Peterman of Lexing-
ton and Donna and Charlie Taylor of Crawfordville.
Jailer
ing out the individual pouches of “dip” in return for a
whole can of smokeless tobacco in the days leading up to his
arrest.
Raulerson was processed and jailed, then released on an
$11,400 property bond posted by Dennis Raulerson, according
to the arrest report.
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Ham Spinach Fiesta Crêpes Breakfast Pizza

Ham Spinach Fiesta Crêpes
Tomato-Feta Frittata
Fiesta Breakfast Casserole
Makes: 8 servings (2 crêpes each)
Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 30 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 package (15 ounces) frozen
chopped spinach, thawed and
well drained
1 jar (16 ounces) Pace Mexican
Four Cheese salsa con queso
8 slices (1 ounce each) smoked
fully-cooked ham
1 cup Pace Picante sauce
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
(about 1 cup)
1. Place milk, flour and eggs into a blender.
Cover and blend until mixture is smooth.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Stir spinach and salsa con queso in a
medium bowl.
3. Pour about 3 tablespoons of batter into a
hot, greased nonstick skillet or crêpe pan,
swirling skillet to spread batter over bottom
of skillet. Cook for 1 minute or until crêpe
is golden on both sides. Remove crêpe
from skillet. Repeat, making 16 crêpes in
all and stacking cooked crêpes.
4. Place 1/2 slice ham onto each crêpe. Top
each with 3 tablespoons of spinach mix-
ture. Roll up crêpes around filling. Place
filled crêpes seam-side down into 2
(2-quart) shallow microwave-safe baking
dishes. Top with picante sauce and cheese.
5. Microwave, one dish at a time, on high for
2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Tip: Chill time is important for this recipe,
because it allows bubbles in batter to subside,
which makes crêpes less likely to tear during
cooking.
Tomato-Feta Frittata
Makes: 6 servings (1 wedge each)
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 40 minutes
7 eggs
1/2 cup water
1 cup cooked regular long-grain
white rice
3 ounces crumbled feta cheese
(about 3/4 cup)
2 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
(about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup Pace Picante sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves,
crushed
3 Italian plum tomatoes, sliced
1. Heat oven to 400°F. Heat greased, oven-
safe 10-inch skillet in oven for 5 minutes.
2. Beat eggs and water in large bowl with
a fork or whisk. Stir in rice, feta cheese,
Cheddar cheese, picante sauce, cilantro
and oregano. Pour egg mixture into skillet.
Arrange tomato slices on egg mixture.
3. Bake for 40 minutes or until eggs are set.
Cut frittata into 6 wedges.
Tip: You can use any type of cooked rice for
this recipe. It’s a great way to use up leftover
rice from your take-out Chinese dinner.
Makes: 6 servings (1 slice each)
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Bake: 5 minutes
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped Canadian bacon
1 (12-inch) prepared pizza crust
8 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup Pace Picante sauce
2 ounces shredded Cheddar
cheese (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh
cilantro leaves
1. Heat oven to 400°F.
2. Heat butter in a 10-inch skillet over
medium heat. Add onion, pepper and
bacon, and cook until vegetables are
tender.
3. Place pizza crust onto a pizza pan or
baking sheet. Place in oven to warm.
4. Stir eggs and black pepper into
skillet. Cook and stir until eggs are
set. Spoon egg mixture onto pizza
crust. Top with picante sauce. Sprin-
kle with cheese.
5. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is
melted. Sprinkle with cilantro. Cut
pizza into 6 slices.
Fiesta Breakfast Casserole
Makes: 6 servings (about 1 1/2 cups
each)
Prep: 15 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Bake: 45 minutes
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
12 slices Pepperidge Farm
White Sandwich Bread,
cut into cubes
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar
cheese
1 cup Pace Picante sauce
4 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1. Cook sausage in 10-inch skillet
over medium-high heat until well
browned, stirring often to separate
meat. Pour off fat.
2. Spoon sausage into 2-quart shallow
baking dish. Top with bread cubes
and cheese. Beat picante sauce, eggs
and milk in medium bowl with fork
or whisk. Pour picante sauce mixture
over bread mixture. Stir and press
bread mixture into picante sauce mix-
ture to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2
hours or overnight.
3. Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking
dish.
4. Bake 45 minutes, or until knife
inserted in center comes out clean.
Tip: Prepare dish the night before and
pop into oven in the morning. It’s great
when you have overnight guests. Add a
simple side of sliced melon and break-
fast is ready!
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THE BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE • MAY 19 2010 • PAGE 11

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The sting of insect contact
By April Reese Sorrow
People flock outdoors in the spring to
plant gardens, clean up, grill out or just spend
time with friends. All are prime times and
places for insect attacks, says a University of
Georgia bug expert.
“Insect encounters don’t usually result in
human injury, and most insects should be left
alone,” said Elmer Gray, a UGA Cooperative
Extension entomologist.
“Eliminating areas where insects de-
velop and hide near your home and properly
applying pesticides if necessary will keep
most stinging and biting pests away.”
That stings!
Social insects, such as bees, wasps,
hornets and ants, develop colonies, which
could house as few as a dozen to thousands of
individuals.
“The social bees, wasps and hornets are a
greater stinging threat than the solitary pests
because they will attack in large numbers if
they perceive the nest is in danger,” he said.
Gray said while most individuals are
non-aggressive, all can sting if disturbed or
handled.Bees, wasps, hornets, fire ants and
scorpions inject venom from the tip of their
abdomen.
For most people, a single sting will
cause pain, swelling and stiffness of the joint,
which can last a few minutes or for one or
more days. However, some people can develop
more dramatic reactions where swelling may
involve an entire arm or leg, last several days
or require hospital treatment.
Because of the benefits social insects
have on the environment, such as pollination
and preying on pest insects, most should not
be controlled unless they create a hazard
to humans. If you find a nest around your
home, Gray said to apply an insecticide in the
evening when the insects are at rest.
“With the wind at your back and an
escape route selected, aim the insecticide at
nest openings in trees, bushes, under eaves,
ground cracks and crevices in and around
nest openings,” he said. “If possible, destroy
the nest or seal the nest opening. Honey bees
nesting in buildings will require professional
hive removal.”
Treat fire ant mounds right after rain.
“Gently pour an insecticidal drench over
a mound so that the mixture will break the
surface. Do not stir the mound,” he said. “Use
1 to 2 gallons for an average (12- to 14-inch
diameter) mound. Granular and bait formula-
Smith, Ammons wed
Scott Ammons and D.J. Smith of
Waynesville were united in marriage at 2
p.m. on February 27, 2010 at Hortense Holli-
ness Church.
The ceremony was performed by
Brother Jimmy Davis of Hortense.
The bride is the daughter of Beverly
Shupert of Nahunta.
The groom is the son of Wilson and
Rita Howard of Waynesville.
The sanctuary was decorated with red
and white roses. Songs performed were The
Man I Want To Be, and I Can Only Imagine.
The bride was given in marriage by
daughters Emmalee and Natalee Ammons.
Matron of Honor was Beverly Shupert.
Bridesmaids were Tina McDowell, Mindy
Ingram, and Debbie Davis. The flower girl
was Kaylee Lovell.
The best man was Matt Ingram.
Groomsmen were, Preston Chanclor, Nat
Stone, Roger Moore, and Anthony Ammons.
A reception was held at Hortense Holli-
ness Church.
The brides cake was red, white and
black, with red roses. The grooms cake was
red.
For a wedding trip, the couple went to
Jekyll Island. They will reside in Raybon.
PAGE 12 • THE BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE • MAY 19 2010
tions are also available.”
Shoo Fly!
Some think house flies are gross. But,
their winged cousins like deer flies, horse
flies, black flies and biting midges are more
than annoying. They bite.
“Deer and horse flies are strong fliers and
a serious nuisance of warm-blooded animals
and people,” Gray said. “The puncture from
the large bladelike mouth parts and the saliva
used in feeding can cause pain, swelling and
itching.”
Biting midges, also called no-se-ums,
punkies or sand flies, are very small. Some
are small enough to fit through screens. Often
their bite is felt, and they are not even seen.
Welts and lesions from the bite may last for
days.
Biting midges are more of a problem
around creek beds and swamps, Gray said.
The larvae breed in damp or wet soils. Hom-
eowners in residential areas without water
present are less likely to be bitten.
Black flies, or buffalo gnats, develop in
fast-flowing sections of rivers and streams.
They are most prevalent in the piedmont and
mountainous areas. The saliva they inject
while feeding causes swelling and soreness.
Female flies use mouthparts to painfully
puncture the skin and dine on a blood meal.
Because of the widespread breeding sites and
long flight range of biting midges and black
flies, homeowner control is not always practi-
cal, he said.
“The most effective way to control expo-
sure to flies is to treat skin with repellent,”
Gray said.
He said to look for a repellent containing
DEET.
“Concentrations of DEET up to 30
percent are approved for use on children and
infants older than two months of age,” Gray
said. “Concentrations of 10 percent will typi-
cally be sufficient to protect children under
most circumstances unless extreme pest
populations are encountered.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Pre-
vention has approved picaridin, oil of lemon,
eucalyptus and IR3535 as alternatives to
DEET, but they are not approved for children
under three.
Clothing can be treated with permethrin,
found in Permanone, to deter fly bites. Re-
member, too, that light-colored clothing may
be less attractive than dark clothing to most
biting insects.
Census 2010 workers wear an
official identification badge.
Census 2010 workers carry
U.S. Census Bureau bags,
making them easier to identify.
about the 2010 Census
www.2010census.gov.
SKINTASTIC Saturday
May 22, 2010
FREE
SKIN CANCER
SCREENINGS
May is National Skin Cancer
Awareness Month
SKINTASTIC Saturday,
May 22 from
PARTICIPATING EXPERTS
American Cancer Society
Atlantic Shore Dermatology
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Ashley Cavalier, M.D.
Linda S. Pinson Bailey’s Powerhouse Gym
Brunswick Dermatology
Conference Center
- Edward DiPreta, M.D.
Curves
In recognition of National Skin Cancer
Golden Isles Center for Plastic Surgery
Awareness month, Southeast Georgia - Diane Bowen, M.D.
Health System is offering FREE skin cancer Renue Plastic Surgery
screenings by expert dermatologists and - Bill Mitchell, M.D. & Steven Barr, M.D.
plastic surgeons. In addition to your Southeast Georgia Health System
screening, you will be able to visit with • Breast Care Center
other health and beauty experts including • Joint Replacement Center
aestheticians, massage therapists, fitness • Outpatient Rehabilitation Care Center
instructors, and more. • Wound Care Center
St. Simons Health and Fitness Club
Skin cancer is one of the most common
Summit Plastic Surgery
types of cancer and one of the most
- Paula Legere, M.D.
preventable. You will benefit from a skin
cancer screening if you have any of the REFRESHMENTS PARTNER
following symptoms: McDonald’s - Boozer Enterprises
• a small lump (spot or mole)
• a red lump (spot or mole) that is firm
• rough and scaly patches on the skin
• flat scaly areas of the skin that are red
or brown
• any new growth that is suspicious
Early detection may save your life. Take
advantage of the free screening and feel
SKINTASTIC! No appointment necessary.
For more information, call 1-800-537-5142, 2415 Parkwood Drive • Brunswick, GA 31520
ext. 5160 or visit www.sghs.org. 912-466-7000 • www.sghs.org
© 2010 SGHS 5/2010
How to Identify Census 2010 Workers
By being counted in the 2010 Census you are standing up for what
your community's needs are. That's why census takers are so
important. A census taker is a person from your community who is
hired by the Census Bureau to make sure that your neighborhood
gets represented as accurately as possible. The census taker's
primary responsibility is to collect census information from
residences that have not sent back their 2010 Census form.
The Census Bureau provides the census taker with a binder
containing all of the addresses that didn't send back a filled
out census form
The census taker then visits all of those addresses and
records the answers to the questions on the form
If no one answers at a particular residence, a census taker
will visit that home up to three times, each time leaving a
door hanger featuring a phone number; residents can call the
number on the hanger to schedule the visit
The census taker will ONLY ask the questions that appear on the
census form. They will NEVER ask for your Social Security Number or
personal banking information (such as account numbers or
passwords).
Your privacy and confidentiality is our priority!
The census taker who collects your information is sworn for life to protect
your data under Federal Law Title 13. Those who violate the oath face
criminal penalties: Under federal law, the penalty for unlawful disclosure is
a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both.
For more information
visit