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Bay View royaltyWhenTheBrantleyEnterpriseaskedBayViewNursingHometochooseaValentineskingandqueen,theybalkedattheidea.“We’reallkingsandqueens,”theysaid.SowepresentheretheBayViewroyalcourt,thekingsandqueensofhearts.Photo by Danese Hickox

Glory daysDoyouremembertheheydayofU.S.Highway301whenitwasamajorroutefromthehinterlandsofthenorthtosunnyFloridaandNahuntahadseveralmotelsliningthecorridor?Doyouremembertheglorydays?Ifso,we’dliketohearfromyou.Sendyourstoriestoeditor@brantleyenterprise.comormailthemtoGloryDays,TheBrantleyEnterprise,POB454,NahuntaGA.

SingWinokur Baptist Church will host a gospel sing on Saturday at 6 p.m. with The Good News Trio from Alma. Refreshments will be served after the sing.

Baseball registrationThe Brantley County Recreation Department will hold registration for youth baseball/softball until Saturday, February 28. Your child must be 5 years old by May 1, 2009. We must have a copy of your child's birth certificate and up-dated registration form before your child can participate. The reg-istration fe is $21 or $15 if your child played football, cheered, soccer or basketball. Registration will be held at the Recreation Department located on John Wilson Street in Nahunta. For more information call 462-5128.

Memorial scholarshipApplications for the Carolyn S. Lewis Memorial Scholarship ($500) are now available from the BCHS Counsel-ing Office. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who plans to continue their studies at any institution of higher education. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, school citi-zenship and community and school involvement.

Spring family dayThe Georgia Southern University Office of Parent Programs will hold a Spring Family Day for current and prospective students and their parents to watch a day of baseball as the Eagles host Elon in Statesboro on Saturday, March 28. The parent/guest cost is $10 and includes game ticket and hot dog, popcorn, and drink from concessions. The student cost is $5and includes the same. The deadline to make reservation is March 25 at 5 p.m. For more information call (912) 478-7627 or visit: http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/parent/spring-familydays09.htm.

Spring family dayThe Georgia Southern University Office of Parent Programs will hold a Spring Family Day for current and prospective students and their parents to watch a day of baseball as the Braves face the Nationals at the Fulton County Stadium on Satur-day, April 11. The cost is $25 and includes game ticket and pre-game tailgate. Pre-game tailgate starts at 5 p.m. inside Turner Field in the Hank Aaron Room. Tailgate includes hot dog, hamburger, chips, coleslaw, soda, and water. Game starts at 7 p.m. The deadline to make reserva-tion is March 31 at 5 p.m. For more information call (912) 478-7627 or visit: http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/parent/springfamilydays09.htm.

Spring family dayThe Georgia Southern University Office of Parent Programs will hold a Spring Family Day for current and prospective students and their par-ents to watch a day of basketball as the Lady Eagles vs. Davidson and the Men's Bracketbuster Tournament on Saturday at the campus. The parent/guest cost is $10 and includes game ticket, hot dog, popcorn and a drink from concessions. The student cost is $5 and includes the same. The dead-line to make reservation is Wednesday at 5 p.m. For more information call (912) 478-7627 or visit: http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/parent/spring-familydays09.htm.

Youth outreachSalt House Ministries, Hwy 301 Hortense, will hold a new youth outreach from ages 12 to young adult to our community beginning on Satur-day from 7-10 p.m. This event will include a bonfire with pizza refresh-ments and a cash drawing. For more information go to www.thesalthouse.org and click on youth or call 912-266-2952.

MeetingThe Satilla Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly board meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Board Room located at 1007 Mary Street, Waycross For more information, please contact LaCretia Gassem at 449-7101.

RevivalGrace Community Church of God in Hoboken will hold Revival through Friday at 7 p.m. nightly with evange-list Larry Richards.

DanceSoutheast Singles Fellowship in Waycross will hold a dance on Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Ag. Building at the corner of Hendry and Carter in Blackshear. Bring a covered dish or finger food. For more information call Betty at 285-5024, Nancy at 283-9796 or Faye at 458-2267.

Brantley County’s school su-perintendent complained last week that state cutbacks had already taken $600,000 out of the schools system’s budget and more cutbacks are expected, but that didn’t stop the school board from going on a spending spree at its last meet-ing doling out almost $300,000 in expenditures.

Here’s a recap of payouts ap-proved by the board:

• $26,500 to Dogwood Construc-tion Group to provide network cabling and electronics for the New Waynesville Upper Elementary School.

• $10,700 to Dogwood Construc-tion Group for the purchase and installation of security cameras

DESPITE CUTBACKS

School board approves $300,000 in expendituresfor the New Waynesville Upper Elementary School.

• $1,100 to Brantley Roofi ng to repair a section of the roof at Na-hunta Elementary School.

• $1,127 to Winair to purchase an A/C unit for the workroom at Nahunta Elementary School.

• $6,500 for the purchase of a dump truck to be used by the main-tenance department.

• $101,809 to Strategic for equipment, $6,993 to Commercial Industrial Coatings (CIC) for fl oor-ing, and $15,000 for demolition, wiring, and plumbing costs for the Culinary Arts Classroom. A $95,000 Vocational Construction grant will be applied to the culinary center costs.

• $41,350 to Associated Contrac-tors to furnish all labor in install-ing septic tank, drain fi eld system and related work for the New Waynesville Upper Elementary School.

The board also approved the resignations of HES retirees Gloria Hurst and Debra Brooker, bus driver Kathy Obendorfer, and high school paraprofessional Britni Morgan.

The board also accepted the superintendent’s recommendation to approve Dr. Karla Carter as the li-brarian at Waynesville Elementary School for the 2009-2010 school year. She will replace Gail Baker who

See BOE, page 2

The Brantley County Herons came within 10 points of mak-ing it into the playoffs — and snatching that accomplishment from Pierce County — and was leading going into the last few minutes of the game before shenanigans by a player who was removed from the game doomed the team.

According to fans who were in Darien, when David Rousey was taken out of the game to put a quicker player in, he yanked off his shirt, threw it on the fl oor, and kicked a chair -- obvi-ously unhappy with the coach’s decision.

See Games, page 2

Herons opt out against Pierce, Lady Herons play Friday

Brantley in serious trouble and leaders should behave accordingly ... See page 4

Brunswick, GA - Carl Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/Hyundai is holding its biggest pre-owned super sale in the history of the company. On SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2009, they plan to eliminate their entire preowned inventory by means of a

$49“Eliminator Sale,”

During this one-day event, every pre-owned vehicle will be offered for thousands below original price - including vehicles for only $49*.

Gary Hudgins, Local Owner of Carl Gregory, offers this explanation for this unprecedented sale. “We’ve already had record sales in our new car department this past year, and we’re overstocked with tradeins. Then we’ve added a big inventory of factory program cars and some real bargains we’ve gotten at the auctions. So, now we’re over-loaded with inventory. It’s that simple.” Gary adds, “Our goal is to reduce the amount of our overall inventory to a more manageable number, and to do that, we’ve got to price this inventory ridiculously low. Expect retail prices to be marked down as much as $3000.00 to $7000.00.”

Gary further added “The community has shown us great support throughout the years, and we’re very grateful. We would rather give the great deals to the public than unload these vehicles at the auction. We believe that people will not only enjoy getting a great deal, they’ll also have a lot of fun doing it. Imagine the excitement of being able to buy a vehicle for just $49*. Not $49 down, $49* total.”

Almost 200 preowned cars, trucks, vans, and SUV’s are available for this huge event. “We absolutely must reduce our preowned inventory at all costs; so customers can expect these vehicles to be sold at near or below wholesale price,” he stated. “Cars which would normally sell for $3000 to $20,000 will be sold for thousands less, and I mean thousands less! We truly will have a vehicle for everyone’s budget.”

These vehicles are available at this price, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2009, only at Carl Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/Hyundai in Brunswick. Special arrangements have been made for a record number of customers, with event parking clearly marked. According to Tim Dubose, a manager at Carl Gregory, here’s how the $49* “Eliminator Sale” works: SATURDAY, fEBRUARY 21, precisely at 9:45 am, the gates will be opened so that customers may inspect the vehicles. When the $49* “Eliminator Sale” begins at 10:00am, the “Price Eliminator” will cross out the retail price on each vehicle and replace it with the new “Eliminator Sale” price. Whoever is sitting behind the wheel of the vehicle will have the first chance to purchase the vehicle at the “Eliminator Sale” price. Prices will be cut one time to the “Rock Bottom” price, including vehicles for only $49*. This “Eliminator Sale” is for the public only - auto dealers, wholesalers, employees of the dealership and its affiliates, are not permitted to participate. Carl Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/Hyundai has arranged for special finance and credit analysts to be on hand. If you’ve had trouble in the past securing auto credit, don’t

count yourself out. If you’ll bring your current payroll stub and your driver’s license, chances are we can arrange your financing. The


will be the biggest event we’ve ever had,” according to Gary & Tim. Customers are required to come early and register for entry to this incredible sale. Registration begins at 8am. “We expect a record number of people to leave with great vehicles at unheard-of, low prices.”

“If you’ve been waiting for a great deal on a great pre-owned vehicle, your wait is over. The $49 “Eliminator Sale,” will be held SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2009. You’ll have the perfect opportunity to get a quality vehicle at a substantial savings while we drastically reduce our inventory.”

The $49* “Eliminator Sale” will be held SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2009 at Carl Gregory in Brunswick, -5400 Altama Avenue.

Only one $49* vehicle per family, please. Questions may be directed to any sales consultant at Carl Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/Hyundai(912)261-9600 or 1-800-859-2277.

*Minimum of 2 units will be sold for $49 plus tax and title. Example: 1994 Hyundai XL stock # 763053A. Paid advertisement. Sale ends february 21, 2009.

PUBLIC NOTICEUSED CARS TO BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC

SATURDAYFOR AS LOW AS $49*

IN ONE DAY, LOCAL BRUNSWICK DEALER MUST ELIMINATEOVER $2,000,000.OO+ WORTH OF PRE-OWNED VEHICLES.

Carl Gregory offers cars for $49?See page 10

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WorkshopThe University of Georgia will hold a workshop entitled

"Thinking of Starting A Busi-ness" on Thursday, February 26 from 6-9 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Small Business Assistance Center, 111 East Liberty Street in Savannah. The cost is $69 or $50 if you register and pay no later than Monday before the day of class. For further information contact 912-651-3200 or visit www.savannahsbdc.org.

MeetingThe Southeast Georgia Youth Council will meet on Thursday, February 26 at 12:30 p.m. at the Southeast Georgia Regional Development Center, 1725 South Georgia Parkway, West, Waycross.

RevivalThe Hortense Holiness Church will hold revival services Monday, February 23 through Friday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. nightly with evangelist Dwayne Pooler. There will be special singing each night. For more information call 473-2324 or 912-337-7751.

WorkshopThe University of Georgia will hold a workshop entitled

"Thinking of Starting A Busi-ness" on Thursday, March 12 and Thursday, March 26 from 6-9 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Small Business Assistance Cente, 111 East Liberty Street in Savannah. The cost is $69 or $50 if you register and pay no later than Monday before the day of class. For further information contact 912-651-3200 or visit www.savannahsbdc.org.

Bayview singThe Bayview Nursing Home sing will be held from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 26. For more information call David Lee at 912-458-2493 or Clarke Lee at 912-458-2268.

Benefit singThe Riverside Chapel Baptist Church will hold a benefit sing for Sheldon Crews on Saturday, February 28 at 6 p.m. featuring local talent.

SocialSoutheast Singles Fellowship in Waycross will hold a social and eat out on Saturday, Febru-ary 28 at 2:30 p.m. at Cedar River in Waycross. For more information call Betty at 285-5024, Nancy at 283-9796 or Faye at 458-2267.

Okefenokeeology A Okefenokeeology Course will be offered at the Okefenokee Swamp beginning Thursday, March 5. Popular instructor, Don Berryhill, will present this 12-hour course, which will meet on Thursday evenings during the month of March from 6-8 p.m. at the Cypress Cove Annex located at Okefenokee Swamp Park. Be sure to register soon as space is limited. For further information call 912-283-0583 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

PageantThe 5th Annual Sassy South Pageant will be held on Satur-day, March 7 at the BCHS caf-eteria beginning at 10 a.m. The pageant is open to all girls in the state of Georgia, newborn

- 21 years old. Applications can be obtained at Amy Michelle's Flower's and Gifts on Hwy 301 or call Amy Middleton at 288-0384 or Rhonda Thomas at 270-6500. Rules apply.

Whale of saleWaycross Service League will hold their 8th annual Whale of

a Sale on Saturday, March 7 at the Okefenokee Fairgrounds in the big metal building beginning at 7a.m. There will be a variety of items for sale including clothing, shoes, accessories, household items, holiday, books/CDs, baby items, linens, children’s toys, furniture, small appliances, New Boutique, and much more. Admission will be $2 per person. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to local charities.

Youth tourThe OREMC is accepting ap-plications from high schooljuniors for the 2009 National Washington Youth Tour to be held June 11 -18. An application may be picked up at any of OREMC's offices or one can be mailed to you, at your request. For more information contact Linda Harris at 912-462-5131 or 800-262-5131 extension 1151 or email your request to [email protected]. The deadline is Monday, March 9 at 5 p.m.

Model collegeThe College of Coastal Georgia will hold a lecture onFriday, March 20 at 2 p.m. with Dr. Martha T. Nesbitt, Presi-dent, Gainesville State College Paving the Way: Creating Georgia's Model State College. Events will be held in the Thomas Auditorium at the Southeast Georgia Conference Center. For more information call 912-279-5777.

Charity ballWaycross Service League will host the 3rd annual Charity Ball on Saturday, March 21 at the Okefenokee Country Club. There will be a reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and a presentation at 8 p.m. A silent auction will be held from 6-9 p.m. along with a live band after dinner. Attire will be formal. You may contact Claire Larson at 281-3458 for tickets or more information.

Waycross idolThe 4th annual Waycross Idol date will be held on Saturday, March 22 at the Waycross Middle School Auditorium beginning at 2 p.m. for ages 8 to 17 and beginning at 4 p.m. for ages18 and up. Cash prizes will be awarded. The competition is open to anyone who is a legal resident of Georgia. For more information, visit swampfest.us or contact Cheri Morgan at (912) 385-0789 or email Cheri at [email protected].

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

TransformationThe College of Coastal Georgia will hold a lecture onThursday, April 2 at 5:30 p.m. with A.D. "Pete" Correll, Chair-man, AtlantaEquity Investors, LLC on Transformation: Lessons from the Corporate andCommunity Sectors. Events will be held in the Thomas Auditorium at theSoutheast Georgia Conference Center. For more information call 912-279-5777.

Library scholarshipThe Friends of the Library are now accepting scholarship applications. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 15. Your must have a cur-rent PINES library card in good standing to qualify for the scholarship. For more information contact the library

at 462-5454.

SwampfestThe Swampfest Committee is accepting applications for the 2009 Swampfest Festival to be held in April in downtown Waycross. Lots of great events and activities are planned for the entire family. There will be free concerts on Friday and Saturday evening with the Swingin Medallions. Vendor applications are available on the festival web-site at www.swampfest.us or by calling 912-283-2112.

Basketball campApplications are now being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp. The Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp is by Invitation Only. Boys and girls ages 10-19 are eligible to apply. There are several camp loca-tions. There is also a Summer Camp available for boys and girls ages 9-18 of all skill levels. For a free brochure on these summer camps, please call 704-373-0873 ANYTIME or visit www.tenstarcamp.com.

Pre-k enrollmentThe Brantley County Pre-Kindergarten Program is accepting applications for enrollment for the 2009 – 2010 Your child must be four years old on or before September 1, 2009 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. Documentation is required to enroll. For more information call Burdette Wheeler at (912) 778-3068, Glenda Willis at 462-6029 or 458-2323, or Joan Sweat at 778-3718.

Kindergarten The Hoboken Elementary School is currently registering children for 2009-2010 kinder-garten classes. If you have a child who will be five years old on or before September 1 of this year he/she will need to be registered for Kindergarten, unless currently enrolled in our Pre-K. Documents are required at registration. Pleas call the school office at 458-2135 for more information.

Food bankThe Starlight Ranch will hold a food bank on the 1st Friday of every month from 12-2 p.m. They will also have emergency food during the month. For more information call 912-778-3976 leave a message if no answer.

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

Lake WareCome Dance with us at Lake Ware in Waycross on Fridaynights. Live entertainment by Dry Creek Band. Admission is $7.00 perperson. BYOD, no coolers, and no bottles, cans only. Singles and coupleswelcome. For more informa-tion call 912-283-8858.

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

DonationsBrantley County Neighbors Helping Neighbors is currently accepting donations for sick children, cancer patients, and families in need. Some of the sick children have requested chihuahua puppies, talking birds, etc. Any donation will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Ronnie Jacobs at 462-5214, Pat Tompkins at 462-7443, or Mert Dowling at 462-5455 for more information.

OREMC programsOREMC offers safety and energy efficiency programs and demonstrations to schools and community and civic organizations in our service area. Their energy efficiency experts can offer tips that will help you save electricity and stretch your budget. If you are interested 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 Harris (ext. 1151).

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

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

History bookThe Brantley County Pictorial History Book is for sale at the Nahunta Library. The cost is $65 including tax. If you wish to order,please send check or money order for $65 plus $5 S/H to Brantley CountyHistorical & Preservation Soci-ety Inc., P.O. Box 1096, Nahunta, 31553.

Animal rescueMax's Animal Rescue & Hu-mane Society of BrantleyCounty is currently accepting donations for puppy food, dry and canned andas always monetary dona-tions are always needed for operations and for the building fund. Please specify where you would like your donation to beallocated. Contact Lori Hart-mann Director at 912-458-3263. Charitabledonations are tax deductible. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Clothes closetWaynesville 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.

DonationsNeighbors Helping Neighbors is accepting donations for a

"Fire Fund" to help families when their homes are burned and destroyed by fire. Dona-tions may be sent to Neighbors Helping Neighbors, c/o Fire Fund, P.O. Box 271 Nahunta, 31553.

Donate bloodThe Red Cross needs approxi-mately 1,200 people todonate blood each weekday to meet the needs of approxi-mately 140hospitals and healthcare facilities. Most people age 17 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can give blood. For

more information call 1-800 GIVE LIFE (448-3543).

Donations Concerted Services Inc., is accepting non-perishable food items, as well as cash dona-tions, for a small food pantry. The foodassistance will be persons/families who have emergency/crisis needs.Donations will be accepted Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. For moreinformation call 912-462-5163 or 912-462-5263.

Foster parentsBrantley and Charlton County Department of Family andChildren Services are in need of families who are willing to open their homes and hearts to children who are in need. For more information, please call 1- 877-210-5437 or contact Gwendolyn McClendon or Cheryl Jordan at 912- 462-6171 (Nahunta) or 912-496-2527 (Folkston).

Fountain of hopeFountain of Hope meetings are held every Thursday at 7p.m. at the GAP House, located on 110 N, across RR tracks and 1st house onleft. For more information call Regina Hunter at (912) 778-5017 or SherryHandley (912) 778-4805.

Fibromyalgia meet-ingsThe Coastal Georgia Fibromy-algia Support Group meetsthe first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Waynesville Baptist Church in

This weekFrom page 1

SingThe Kettle Creek Southern Congregational Church in

Waycross will host a sing featuring one of Southern Gospel Music’s most recognizable voices, This weekIvan Parker, on Sunday at 6 p.m. For more information call 912-285-7828 or visit www.ivanparker.com. The church is located at 2523 Carswell Avenue in Waycross.

Raybon revivalRaybon Church of God of Prophecy will be in revival Monday through Wednesday with "The Walkers". Revival will begin each night at 7 p.m. The Walkers are a nationally known full time gos-pel music ministry. For more information contact Pastor Bruce Dean at 462-6519.

Planning meetingThe Brantley County High School Class of 1984 will hold a reunion planning meeting on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Michael's Deli in Nahunta.

CommoditiesConcerted Services, Inc. will distribute commodities to eligible area residents beginning Wednesday at Concerted Services, Inc., 113 Church Street, behind Health Department. Elderly and Handicap will receive commodities at beginning at 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Wednesday. All others on Thursday, February 26 until it is depleted. Please bring a box for your commodities.

Waynesville. For more informa-tion, call Alisha Hendricks at 912-778 4741.

MAMA meetingsThe Waynesville chapter of M.A.M.A. has open meetingsat 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at the GAP house inAtkinson, look for signs. They also show films and exhibits as presentations to the public by invitation. For more informa-tion call Regina Hunter at (912) 778-5017 or Sherry Lane (912) 778-3023.

Masonic meetingsThe Nahunta Masonic Lodge will hold meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of every month.

NarcononNarconon of Georgia offers Out Patient help for Drug and Alcohol addiction. For more information call Narconon of Georgia at 1 877- 413-3073. Narconon offers referrals, as-sessments, drug education and out patient rehabilitation.

Nahunta Al-anonThe Nahunta Al-Anon Family Group meets every Fridaynight at 8 p.m., at the Brantley County Serenity Club, located on Hwy. 82east of Nahunta.

Hoboken Al-anonThe Hoboken Al-Anon Family Group meets every Thursday night at 8 p.m., at the Cross-roads Clubhouse, located at the intersection of Hwy. 82 and 121 rideshare lot.

BOEFrom page 1

will transfer to the same post at the new Waynesville school.

The board also gave it approval for BCHS secretary Sherri Edgy’s transfer to paraprofessional and reduced special edu-cation secretary Michelle Lee from full time to 3/4 day.

HeronsFrom page 1

His actions drew a technical foul and a three-shot penalty. Pierce didn’t miss a single one, allowing the Bears to match the Herons 46-46 as the buzzer sounded, then go on to a 61-51 victory.

The eighth ranked McIntosh boys squared off against ninth ranked Charlton in the only other game played in the opening round of region playoffs. Scores of that game are were not available.

Tuesday’s line up in Baxley features the sixth ranked St. Vincent’s girls against Tattnall, and Jeff Davis boys against Charlton.

But the Lady Herons scored a non-stop trip to the semifi-nals by virtue of their first place finish in Region 2-AA. They will play Friday at 7 p.m. Second ranked Long will open the afternoon at 4 p.m. and the McIntosh boys team will play at 5:30 p.m. and the Long boys team follows the Lady Heron game at 8:30 p.m.

Games at Brantley County Thursday include:Girls - number 3 Appling v. 6/7 winner - 4 p.m.Boys - number 4 Tattnall v. 6/7 winner - 5:30 p.m.Girls - number 4 Pierce v. 5/8/9 winner - 7 p.m.Boys - number 4 Benedictine v. 5/8/9 winner - 8:30 p.m.


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Obituaries

Bruce CourtneyBruce Whitner Courtney Sr., 89 of Nahunta, died Wednesday morning at Satilla Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Thomasville, his parents were Burton Marshall and Au-drey Maxwell Courtney. He is also preceded in death by a grandson, Campbell May.

He is retired from State Farm as an insurance agent and was a past member of the Elk Club in Gainesville, Grand Marshall for parades in Brantley Co., and active with the schools, T-ball, and youth sports. He also served in the Army during WWII. He is a charter member of Southside Baptist Church in Nahunta. He is survived by his wife of 67 years,

Mary Inez Higginbotham Courtney of Nahunta; a daughter, Delena Courtney May of Gainesville, a son, Bruce Whitner “Whit” Courtney Jr. of Lecanto, a grandson, Geoffrey Courtney May of Gainesville, 3 great grandchildren, Jackson, Heston and Gracie May; and a sister, Margaret C. Brinson of Thomasville. Pallbearers were Charlie Snellgrove, Buddy Sellers, Eddie Lee, Ernie Thomas, H. C. Morgan, Everett Perry and Ross CourtneyFuneral services were held Saturday morning at 11 a.m. from Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Price officiating. Burial was at 3 p.m. at New Hope Cemetery, Hickox.

Christopher TaylorChristopher “CT Cruzer” Andrew Taylor, 21 of Waynesville, died early Friday morning in Brunswick, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Born in Glynn Co., he was a electrician and worked residential and Commercial construction , Christopher was getting ready to go back to school to maybe start a new career in D.N.R, he was of the Pentecostal faith.He loved to go swimming with his friends in the pond, and also enjoyed Fishing and Hunting, and was a FSU Football Fan.His is survived by his mother and step-father, Ellen Ortega and Wendell Willis of Waynesville; his father, Chris Taylor of Bruns-wick; maternal grandparents, Victor Ortega and Mary Ortega both of Waynesville; paternal grandparents, David and Ann Taylor of Brunswick; 3 Cousins, Terry and Josh Walker and Victor Ortega.Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Frye Funeral Home Chapel, Nahunta, with Rev. Ion Johns officiating.Burial followed at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Waynesville. Pallbearers were Victor Ortega, Terry “T.J.” Walker, Josh Walker, LukePorter, Joe Porter, Dustin Manning, Dustin Crosby, and Quin Cohen.Honorary pallbearers were Troy Crosby, Jesse Coger, Jonathan

“Mo” Lee, Curt Noel, Colt Daniels and Larry Harold.

Susan CarterMrs. Susan Elaine Riggins Carter, 53 of Blackshear, passed away early Saturday morning, February 14, 2009, at her residence following a short illness. Born in Ware County, she had lived in Brantley County for many years before moving to Pierce County in 1995. She had worked for R. L. Walker Chevrolet for many years and had also worked with the State of Georgia in several positions over the years. Mrs. Carter was a Brantley County High School graduate and was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late William James & Eunice Clotielde "Teel" Burkett Riggins and was also preceded in death by a brother, Wil-liam James Riggins Jr.Survivors are her husband, Greg Carter of Blackshear; a son, Kevin MitchellTallevast of Hoboken; a sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl Elese Riggins &Harold King of Hoboken; a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas Edward & Theresa Riggins of Hoboken; an aunt, Elese Burkett of Hoboken; several nieces, nephews & other relatives.Memorial services for Mrs. Carter was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesdaymorning, February 17, 2009, from the chapel of Pearson-Dial Funeral Home.Memorialization was by cremation.

Dewey GurleyDewey Gurley, 94 of Nahunta, died early Wednesday morning at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born in Clarkesville, his parents were Jim and Grace McClure Gurley. He is also preceded in death by his wife Nellie Hooper Gurley; and 4 sons, Larry, Ralph, Joe and Johnny Gurley. He was a tradesman and loved to fish and deer hunt and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by 2 sons, Ernest Gurley of Nahunta and Grady Gurley (wife Sandy) of Lawrenceville; 4 grandchildren, Matt Gurley (wife Misty) of Tarpon Springs, Cathy Gurley of Nahunta, Angela Turner (husband David) of Tulsa, OK, and Shannon Peavey (husband Charlie) of St. Augustine, 7 great grandchildren, Lee and Christopher Gurley of Tarpon Springs, Kayla and Jay Waters of Nahunta, Darrin and Joey Turner of Tulsa, OK., Ohara Peavey of St. Augustine, also several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Graveside services were held Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at Atkinson Baptist Church Cemetery, Atkinson, with Rev. Larry Altman officiating. Pallbearers were Marlin Edgy, Bogie Kyser, Joe Lake, Charlie Peavey, David Turner, and Timmothy Burkhead.

House Resolution 1 failed to receive the required two-thirds constitutional major-ity to establish a statewide property tax assessment cap. While some legislators have promoted property tax assessment caps as tax relief for Georgia homeowners, this legislation would actually increase property taxes for homeowners over time. Legislators supportive of HR 1 have asked for the legisla-tion to be reconsidered.

Property tax assessment caps would not help average homeowners, since most people do not stay in the same home forever. While it would cap the rate of property tax assessment increases for their current home, property taxes for other homes sold in the area would be based on the market value of the home at the time it is sold. This means that over time, caps would cause a shift in the tax burden and result in higher taxes for first time homeowners, people moving into new homes and senior homeowners looking to downsize. They would create widely varying property taxes for people living in the same neighborhood.

It is possible, and even likely, that some-one with a high value home would end up paying less in property taxes than someone who purchases a less expensive home simply because of the difference in time of owner-ship.

"We do not believe that today's vote is the end of this debate, and we think that it is important for homeowners to understand the full impact of this legislation," said Jerry Griffin, Executive Director of the Associa-

Failed HR 1 tax assessment cap would have cost taxpayers more

tion County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). "Homeowners will be unhappy at the neighborhood level when they find that home values will vary greatly from one home to the next."

Like new homeowners, new companies coming to Georgia would pay more in prop-erty taxes compared to existing companies located in the same area. This puts new companies that might relocate to Georgia at a competitive disadvantage and may also be a disincentive for existing companies that want to expand or relocate their operations.

In addition, because changes in com-mercial ownership cannot be identified by the tax assessors, residential property will reset in value more rapidly than commer-cial property and the tax burden will shift over time to homeowners. Since many large commercial properties are also owned by out-of-state or foreign companies, property tax assessment caps would provide more tax relief to non-Georgia based property owners than to homeowners living in the state.

"It is important that we look at what has happened in other states and learn from the problems that have resulted from establish-ing property tax assessment caps," said ACCG Legislative Director Clint Mueller.

"South Carolina is trying to repeal similar legislation because it has depressed their real estate market and discouraged compa-nies from locating to the state. Other states such as California and Florida are now facing serious financial issues because of them."

After discussing many of the agenda items at their work session a couple weeks a go, the county commissioners approved many items on their 36 item agenda Tues-day night.

Chairman Ron Ham asked the board to look into relocating the Chamber of Com-merce from the building by the courthouse to the chairman’s old office at the St. Illa complex. Ham said that the courthouse needed the building for record storage to clear out the hallways and it had to be within 500 feet of the courthouse, which the chamber building is.

The Chamber currently has a lease with the county for use of the building until 2014, but is willing to move and sign a new lease, however, the county attorney said that they couldn’t lease it to them unless they pay fair market value rent on the building. Currently the Chamber pays $1 a year for the lease, which Lee said is illegal because they are a private organiza-tion and it was construed as a gift to the chamber by them not paying the rent.

After much discussion at both meet-ings the board agreed to offer the Chamber one room at the St. Illa complex for $100 a month, although they didn’t anticipate the Chamber accepting it.

At the request of Commissioner Greg O’Quinn the board approved a hiring freeze in place for 2009 to help keep the budget under control since they are already looking at a deficit of over $2 mil-lion. The freeze wouldn’t allow any new positions to created or hired, and would allow only essential positions to be filled if

they are vacated. The board will draft a letter to all

the constitutional officers requesting that they take the same action in their departments to help with budget short-ages. O’Quinn also reiterated that the county’s human resource policy does not allow employees to work from home and be paid to do so. Employees are to work from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with a half hour lunch break unless they are in public safety or are under a constitu-tional officer. .

The board approved a TAN Loan for the Hortense VFD for used fire truck they have purchased for $67,500, and paid $25,000 down on, leaving a balance of $42,500, for which they have payments allocated in their budget.

The board briefly discussed the Nahunta fire department situation and stated that they were waiting on action by the city before taking action on the trucks and equipment and signing a contract for the services. The board did agree to allow the Emergency Medical Services to move to the city fire station once the property had been turned back over to the county from the city. EMS had requested that they move into the building due to the dilapidated condition of their current 100-year-old building since the city fire station already has living quarters in place.

See a full report of the meeting at our website www.brantleyenterprise.com.

County to offer chamber one room for $100, but don’t expect a ‘yes’

WACT’s ‘Grease’ production opens Thursday Feb. 19

“I got chills, they’re multiplying...and I’m losing control.”

That’s the sentiments of many who are anxiously anticipating the opening of the ever-popular 1950s rock and roll musi-cal Grease on the Ritz stage in downtown Waycross. Show dates for Grease will be Feb. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 at 8 p.m. nightly and one Sunday matinee on Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m.

Grease is directed by Kellie Rowell and features an outstanding cast of characters, including some familiar faces as well as new-

comers to the WACT stage.Tickets are $10 for adults and $9 for

students and senior citizens. Reservations may be made by calling 283-2161 or tickets are available at the box office one hour prior to each performance.

Cast members include: Benji Davis (Danny), Jenna Jones (Sandy), Regina Morgan (Rizzo), Britani Hickox (Frenchy), Karis Rowell (Marty), Lindsie Peace (Jan), Derrick Woods (Kenickie), Blake Kildow (Doody), Alex Middleton (Sonny), Brock Gil-liard (Roger), Ariail Etheridge (Patty), Roger Johnson (Vince Fontaine), Juston Am-mons (Eugene/Teen Angel), James Jacobs (Johnny Casino), Tracey Davis (Miss Lynch) and Lindsay Giedl (Cha Cha). Renee Giedl will be directing the orchestra for this pro-duction, which consists of Cyndi Etheridge, Kathy Cox, Shiree Williams, David Rogers and Zack Jones.

Brantley gets funds for food

Brantley County has been awarded federal funds under the emergency food and shel-ter national board program in the amount of $10,849.

A local recipient organiza-tion (LRO) board with repre-sentatives of the Red Cross, United Way, local officials, homeless advocate represen-tative, and church representa-tives, will distribute funds to expland the capacity for food and shelter services.

Agencies must qualify as follows: 1) be private volun-tary non-profit or units of government, 2) have a viable accounting system with audit oversight 3) practive non-dis-crimination, 4) have the capa-biity to operate food and/or shelter programs, and 5) if agency is private voluntary entity, must have a voluntary board.

Qualified agencies may contact: Jody Rouse, Local Au-thorized Agent, at 912-285-6083. Deadline date is: February 25, 2009 at 3 p.m.

Commissioners attend legislative pow-wow

Commissioners Ronald Ham, Mike Edgy and Greg O'Quinn attended a Legisla-tive Conference and class on Feb. 9 - 10 in Atlanta where they attended a class relat-ing to Employment Law and listened to an update on the status of the State finances with guest speakers Gov. Sonny Purdue, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Speaker of the House Glenn Richardson.

The three were able to meet with Rep. Mark Wil-liams and Sen. Jeff Chapman regarding issues that are specific to Brantley County.

"It was a very informative trip and we were able to meet with commissioners from surrounding counties as well," O'Quinn said.

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The parents and staff at the Brantley County Head Start Center continue work-ing hard to collect labels for the Campbell’s Labels for Education Program. Their hard work paid off as they collected enough labels to ob-tain a one-on-one Basketball System. This portable goal features a 24-inch reinforced backboard which includes NBA team super graphics, white net, and a basketball.

“The children love the new addition out on the playground,” reports Mary Thompson, Lead Teacher.

Exercise is an integral part of the Head Start cur-riculum and children enjoy the many activities on the playground.

The community can also help the center support these children’s efforts to collect labels to redeem for free educational merchandise. It’s easy to pitch in -- simply save labels or clip proofs of purchase from any of the eli-gible Campbell products such as Campbellπs soups, Prego pasta sauces, Swanson broths, Pace salsa and picante sauces as well as many other items. The participating products all say Campbellπs Labels for Education clearly on the label.

For more information on how you or your civic club can be a part of Head Startπs Campbellπs Labels for Educa-tion Program collection drive, contact Carol Clarke, Literacy Coordinator at 912/285-6083 or 1-800-477-8275 or the family advocate at (912) 462-6552.

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On Feb. 2, Clay County, Fla., superin-tendent Ben Wortham addressed the 5,000 employees of his school district with a letter explaining a projected $23.4 million budget shortfall for 2009-10. His goal was to explain the budget situation, how it happened and his ideas for a “fiscal recovery plan.” It was a very brave move, considering some of his ideas would not be popular politically.

On a smaller scale, Brantley County’s local government faces a similar crisis, and this man’s act of accountability inspired me to address our current financial problems in the same way. Our taxpayers deserve to know that Brantley County is in serious financial trouble and our county leadership should begin behaving as such.

As of February 13th, 2009 the Brantley County Board of Commissioners is currently facing a large budget shortfall for 2009. The county budgeted to spend $11,728,978.81 in 2009 based on anticipated revenues. From that revenue, $3,388,807.35 was used to pay off last year’s line of credit, but only $655,000 was dedicated toward debt service in this budget year. Therefore we automatically face the difference as a budget shortfall. Combine this with dwindling revenues in a recessed economy and Governor Perdue’s indication that he will not release Homestead Tax Relief Grant credit to our county, and our revenues fall even shorter.

Today we are debt free. But this fact is very misleading. It will only be a matter of months before we start to borrow money against a $3.5 million line of credit to operate our County on a daily basis. Even if our budget is accurate and we generate the antici-pated revenue, we fall $2,733,807.35short and expect to borrow that amount plus interest. And, if recent history is any indication, meet-ing our budget is no guarantee.

The governor’s homestead tax relief is an issue for the legislature and out of our control. But, there are areas within our con-trol where I believe we can improve. We, as commissioners, have control over payroll and capital purchases.

Therefore, my first proposal is a hiring freeze on any new employees. It is true that our Sheriff ’s Department, Tax Assessor, County Manager and others have expressed their desire for additional help in their departments. However, my fellow commis-sioner Linton Herrin said it best when he stated that “we’ll have to borrow money in six

months to pay their salaries.” Counties and businesses all across the state are eliminating jobsevery day because of dif-ficult econom-ic times. This is the reality

in which we have to operate our county mov-ing forward. If an employee leaves for any reason, we should seriously consider whether or not to fill their vacancy. Only in situations where there is a definite need should we even hire replacements.

Cutting payroll is never a popular political decision. We have already moved to eliminate some overtime expenses by mov-ing several hourly employees to salary. But, overtime remains an area of improvement for certain departments. Next, rather than elimi-nate jobs, we may need to find areas where it is necessary to reduce hours. It would not be popular, but it would be more popular than cutting jobs. Brantley County currently employs 142 people.

Unbudgeted capital purchases should cease. There is no such thing as a “Brantley

County’s dire financial condition requires responsible leadershipBy Gregg O’Quinn

County Contingency Fund.” If it was not planned for in the original budget and we can operate without it until the next budget process, then we need to make due. Current-ly, I see no sense of urgency in the way our financial situation is being handled, and that is a very dangerous mistake. Unbudgeted capital purchases seem to come before the Board of Commissioners too often. I am not in favor of any unbudgeted capital purchases that require monthly repayment of a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) loan.

On that note, my third suggestion is to consider the impact of pursuing grants. We can absolutely benefit from grant funding, and should research all possible ways to do so. However, if receiving a grant means we must contribute significant matching funds for which we must take out a TAN loan to do so, what are we truly gaining? Tax Anticipa-tion Note financing can be a vicious cycle, capturing a county into yearly budget short-falls. Brantley County should know. We are currently in that cycle.

My goal is to enlighten and inform our taxpayers of the current financial situation and to encourage our county employees & constitutional officers to understand the need for a sense of urgency. If we continue with our current spending patterns, we are never going to dig our way out of this cycle of debt. We still have to maintain basic ser-vices, but it has to be done with less money. Every department should be looking at any expenditure they can reduce. The time for cutbacks is upon us, and we need to save absolutely everywhere that we can.

(O’Quinn holds post 2 on the Brantley County board of commissioners.)

The Obama-Pelosi-Reid ‘stimulus’: A victory for socialism

Despite an avalanche of objections from

the public, the so-called “Economic Stimulus Bill” has passed Congress and President Obama has signed it into law. The result is bigger government and a smaller economy.

Since 65 percent of the $789 billion is spending by the government for the govern-ment, that means bigger government.

About half of the remaining 35 percent goes to tax cuts for workers. According to an analysis by Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA), that means about 20 cents an hour for the average working American. That’s the same $800 per working couple or $400 per single worker that other stories have reported.

Advice, don’t spend it all at once. The remaining half of the 35 percent

goes to increased spending for government assistance programs. That’s good, because more of us may be getting in line soon.

The bill passed because of a populist new president (he says all the right things), the politics of fear and political pandering to the gullible at its best. It’s a perfect combination for more socialism.

Former Congressman Ernest Istook summed it up the best. “This stimulus bill is worse than just more big government, pork barrel projects, expansion of the welfare system and bailout of irresponsible state governments. It’s the road to perpetual debt.” (HumanEvents.com – February 12, 2009)

On the road of perpetual debt we will borrow more money from foreign countries that do not like us. We will experience more taxes, more political pandering, more politics of fear, more class warfare, more arrogance by the all-knowing political class (as opposed to the working class, the business class and the shrinking investment class) and even more national economic pain.

The Obama-Reid-Pelosi cure for more na-tional economic pain – more spending, more taxes and more socialism! That’s just more pavement for the road to perpetual debt.

A lot of liberals are uncomfortable with the word socialism, because they do not want to scare off the gullible, those who believe the system has cheated them or those that believe that, now that Barack Obama is president, they will not have to worry about buying gas for their car or keeping up on their mortgage payment.

Liberals are even more uncomfortable when someone makes the analogy of this

“rodeo” to another similar rodeo in history, namely, the fall of the Roman Empire.

That’s exactly what we are witnessing little by little and bit by bit. We are becoming just like the other smaller struggling social-ist economies of the world.

And, that’s exactly what the rest of the world wants to see, a world of perfectly bal-anced mediocrity! Wow! How exciting.

The economy will get smaller because of less tax revenues from businesses. Many businesses can no longer hold on for some direct stimulus in the form of a tax holiday, which they did not get. My Economic Sur-vival Tips for Small Businesses may give you some helpful ideas.

Income tax revenues will also be less because of higher unemployment. The tax on the whopping 20 cents an hour for the average working American won’t quite offset the shortfall.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stated it correctly after the House passed the first version of the Democratic-votes-only stimu-lus bill. They won the election, they wrote the bill, and now they have passed the bill – a victory for socialism.

But, We the People are still in this fight.

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462-5673.Four go-to friends: great; 75 go-to web sites? No.

I have a few go-to friends when I need an

ear. I have a go-to babysitter when I need a date night. A go-to colleague who always has great advice; a go-to neighborhood between home and work with four decent take-out restaurants; and a go-to stress-buster called vodka tonic.

Oh, and when I run out of tonic, I’ve also got a few Billy Blanks Tae Bo tapes and a vivid imagination of who’s on the other end of my left hook.

But when I have fi ve minutes between meetings and want to spend some quality time reading an article that will make me a better working mom, just where do I go to?

Minti – for conversations that prove I’m not as crazy as I feel? CafeMom – to fi nd a humorous blog about someone else’s 14-month-old saying “duck,” only it sounds like something that rhymes with “duck” instead?

If I go to BabyCenter.com, I can fi nd out how to improve my eldest’s vocabulary. Or maybe I should hit my account at Samsung’s Moms Like Me for a laundry tip? One of my kids did look like a ragamuffi n when he left the house this morning.

In my Circle of Super Moms on Facebook, I can see some pictures of friends’ kids and compare the cuteness of my kids to theirs. That’s always a mood lift. Or should I go to iVillage and see what Meredith Vieira has to say about how she manages to get to work at 4 a.m. every day and still be sure her kids get a healthy breakfast?

Inspiring. Yet somehow depressing at the same time.

I could go to BlogHer, where they’ll help me decide if I should be Facebook friends with my ex-boyfriends, and I could go to Mommy Track’d to fi nd out what children’s

books don’t reinforce stereotypes of girls and women.

Maybe I should take my fi ve minutes and sign up for the Mom 2.0 Summit, where I can meet more confused moms who don’t have a roadmap. Or I could go to PNN.com because I am rather desperate for a Valentine’s Day gift idea for hubby.

I could improve my fashion sense (always something I’m in need of) at Glamour.com or Elle.com, or get a recipe that helps make eat-ing broccoli just as fun as going to Chuck E. Cheese at Parenting.com or CookieMag.com.

By the time I’ve made up my mind, my fi ve minutes are up. I’m off to meeting number four for the day, with nary a recipe, new friend, cleaner clothes or a desperately-needed mood lift.

It is both the beauty and the curse of the Internet. For every tidbit of information I want, there are no less than a hundred places to go.

Imagine if I had 75 go-to friends to choose from. I’d never know who exactly to call. I’d have to keep a running list of each friend’s specifi c area of expertise, not to mention a very robust system for changing their contact information each time they moved or got a cheaper cell phone contract.

If I had that many stress-busters to choose from, I’d be stressed just trying to pick.

I actually like having fewer choices. F.E.W.E.R. But in nearly every meeting I’m in, businesspeople want more web sites. “We need a micro-site for that!”; “Let’s start our own social network”; and “that product needs its own Facebook identity” have all been ut-tered just in the last week.

I cringe. And that doesn’t mean I’m habitual or non-adventurous or non-support-ive of anyone’s marketing objectives. It just means I’m busy as heck and as a consumer, I can’t take it anymore.

I don’t have time to Digg my favorites; Del.i.ci.ous any blog posts; or Flickr last week-end’s trip to the beach. Unless I stop sleeping. And while that’s always an option, I’d rather be a trendsetter. The one working mom who breaks her addiction to BabyCenter; stops being so reliant on Kraft Foods Online, and never – ever – goes to YouTube for advice on how to buy a bra that fi ts.

And then, my only “go-to” place in between meetings will be the important one. The Ladies’ Room.

Being a mother of two children I’ve tried a lot of things in the name of rest and relaxation. I’ve enrolled in Tai Chi classes, listened to hours of meditation tapes, and even learned how to sit in the lotus position and breathe in through one nostril and out through the other.

In fact, the only thing I haven’t tried is massage. That is, until a friend recently gave me a gift certifi cate for a full body massage at the local day spa. Now this might not seem to alarming to you, but I’ll just say right now that I’ve always been a big advocate of main-taining personal space. So to a person like me, having a complete stranger touch my entire body while lying naked under a towel is, well, unsettling.

On the other hand, life being what it is these days, I’m not one to pass up a free op-portunity to lie down and do nothing for an hour.

I went to the day spa and explained to the twenty-something Swedish masseuse I’ll call Hilde, that this was my fi rst massage and to please be gentle because, you see, I am a little nervous.

“No problem,” she said. “Just don’t think about anything. Empty your mind and relax.”

Then she turned on some soothing music and I laid face-down on the table and closed my eyes. Sure enough, a few minutes later I drifted off onto into a kind of peaceful rev-erie that I thought only came with the aid of certain prescription medication. In fact, I was gently wafting through the air with the sound of a waterfall in the distance and birds chirp-ing in the sky when I heard a disembodied voice with a heavy Swedish accent say, “You have toxins in your thighs.”

“Excuse me?” I said. “Toxins. You have them right here.” Hilde

slapped the backs of my legs. “What do you mean? What toxins?” “Don’t worry,” she said, “just a little bit.

And for having two children, it’s not much, really.”

“What toxins?” I repeated a little louder. “You need a body wrap is all,” she contin-

ued. “WHAT TOXINS?” “I think that will cleanse them,” she

concluded. I lay there with a frozen smile as she

called over another masseuse and pointed to my legs. They consulted a moment in hushed tones. Then Hilde made one of those mystify-ing statements that only make sense to people who work in day spas.

“Do you use a loofah sponge?” she asked. “Uh, no.” I said. Both girls gasped then went into the back

room together and closed the door. When Hilde fi nally came back out she had

bottle of fi rming lotion and a chart. “You must use a loofah sponge,” she said.

“And it’s very important to scrub up.” She pointed to the chart and made an upward mo-tion with her arms.

“Why?” “To make the toxins go away,” she said in

an “of course” sort of way. “What toxins?” I said again weakly. “Oh, it’s nothing, really. Just relax.” Now, I don’t know about you, but I tend to

associate the word “toxin” with all sorts of unrelaxing and maybe even poisonous things like, say, malathion, anthrax and heavy metal rock bands.

In fact, a part of me wanted to shake Hilde by her sweatbands and ask her how anyone who has just been told that their legs fall in the same category as a pesticide is sup-posed to relax.

But after listening in on a few other con-versations around me, it became clear what was going on here. “Toxin” is a secret spa-code for “f-a-t.” After all, you can’t go around saying things to paying customers like “Hey, Lady, your thighs are too fat.”

That said, I’m not sure exactly how I feel about this revelation. As Hilde massaged me with the fi rming cream and a loofah sponge, I lay on the table and wistfully recalled the good old days before toxic thighs and body wraps and fancy lotions and all that. Back when I relaxed the old-fashioned way: by go-ing shopping or to a movie.

Life was so much simpler then.

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You may also apply in person at 1113 Clifford Street, Waycross, Ga.We need aides in the Brantley County are.Day-time hours. Beginning 10-30 hours wkly. Hours increased with dependability. Must have

dependable car, good driving record and be honest, reliable and enjoy helping others. Dependabilityand willingness to work very important.

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Seasonal illnesses fl ood SRMC

An infl ux of patients with seasonal illnesses has Satilla Regional’s census at capacity.

For non-emergent/non-urgent illnesses, offi cials at the hospital are asking the public to seek alternative primary caregivers such as your primary care physi-cian, Satilla Convenient Care or the Health Department instead of the Emergency Department.

To help address the bed shortage problem, Satilla Regional has implemented a crisis census management plan. The plan includes more frequent communication and collaboration among depart-ments, the medical staff, community emergency medi-cal services and surrounding hospitals, continuous assess-ment of patient care needs and adjustments of staffi ng and other resources.

"We experience a surge in patient admissions each year about this time," said Holli Sweat, Chief Nursing Offi cer at Satilla Regional.

"Due to these high patient volumes, inpatients are occu-pying beds in the Emergency Department and are waiting to be transferred to the ap-propriate inpatient unit. All patients presenting to our Emergency Department will receive appropriate medical screening and evaluation; however, patients with non-emergent/non-urgent illnesses may experience an extended wait."

Satilla Regional is not alone as many other hospi-tals across the nation experi-ence the same during winter months.

How to contact us:DEPARTMENTSEditor [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]. [email protected]

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WC hosts SANKOFAIn celebration of Black History Month, Waycross

College (WC) will host the SANKOFA African-American Museum on Wheels Monday, February 23 in the James M. Dye Student Services Building.

The museum's visit is sponsored by WC's Minority Advising Program (MAP) and will be open to the public. Hours will be from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with no admission charge.

Billed as "one of the foremost collections of African-American history readily available in this country today",

the museum is a traveling exhibit showcasing the heritage, legacy, and challenges of African-Americans from 1860 to the present.

As part of the experience, the museum's curator, Ange-la Jennings, will present stories and dramatizations about certain periods and historical fi gures that have made vast contributions to this country and to the world.

For more information about the SANKOFA African-American Museum on Wheels, contact Angela Holland-Wasdin, assistant director for student support at WC, at (912) 449-7550.



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PsychiatryJohn F. Michaels, Jr., MDWelcome back, Dr. Michaels.

John F. Michaels, Jr., MD Psychiatrist1707-A Boulevard SquareWaycross

For an appointment,call (912) 490-0078.

Center for Memory Disorderswww.satilla.org

Satilla Regional Medical Center welcomes John Michaels, MD to its medical staff. Specializing in Psychiatry, Dr. Michaels practiced Psychiatry in Waycross from 1995 to 2003, and served as the Medical Director of Satilla Park. He was the recipient of the 2001-2002 Faculty of the Year Award presented by the Satilla Regional Family Practice Residency Program. He has been practicing in Douglas at Greenleaf Counseling Center since 2003. After completing undergraduate studies at Boston College in his home state of Massachusetts, Dr. Michaels attended medical school at the St. Louis University School of Medicine in St.Louis, MO, and completed his residency at the St. Louis University Hospital. Dr. Michaels retired from the Medical Corps U.S. Naval Reserve in 1994 after 22 years of service, and holds the rank of Captain, USNR (Ret.).

Dr. Michaels and his wife, Anita, who is a native of Waycross, spend much oftheir time trying to control five cats and two dogs.

Dr. Michaels is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry &Neurology in Psychiatry, and is a Life Member of the American PsychiatricAssociation.

Dr. Michaels will be seeing patients on an outpatient basis at the SatillaRegional Center for Memory Disorders, as well as inpatients in theSatilla Regional Senior Behavioral Center. Some common medical conditions of patients evaluated and treated by specialists in Psychiatry include memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, anxiety disorders, Bi-polar Disorder, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, depression, learning disorders, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.

Honoken rural carrier Melissa Roberts recently received an award for 14 years and was also recently presented a "Hero" award by her district manager.

In March of last year, Melissa noticed that an elderly customer had not picked up his mail for several days after the checks had been delivered. She contacted a local volunteer fi reman to go by the house and check on the customer. When he arrived the customer was found barely conscious and had been ill for several days.

He was taken to the hospital and although he didn't sur-vive, Melissa was commended for her caring, dependable and dedicated service. Without honest, reliable and hard working employees like Diane, Cindy and Melissa it would be impos-sible for the Postal Service to survive.

Other rural mail carriers in Hoboken were recently presented safe driver awards and a certifi cate of appreciation for performing their daily duties in a safe and exceptional manner.

Diane Crews, rural carrier associate, received a one-year award and Cindy Harris, rural carrier associate, received a six-year award.

Roberts gets Hero award

Roberts,above,andCrewsandHarris,right,withawards

Don’t be fooled, thunderstorms can cause damage

When compared with hurricanes and winter storms, thunderstorms affect relatively small areas. But despite their small size, all thunderstorms are dangerous because they can produce strong winds, lightning, tornadoes, hail and fl ash fl ooding. Typically, thunderstorms are about 15 miles in diam-eter and last an average of 30 minutes.

"Last year, at least 600 thunderstorms occurred in Georgia on about 80 separate days. The biggest threat in Georgia from severe thunderstorms is damaging straight line winds and large hail," said Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) Director Charley English.

Straight line winds can reach speeds excess of 100 mph and produce damage similar to a tornado. These winds occur, on average, 19 days per year in Georgia. These events have occurred in every month of the year, but are most common in the spring and summer months, peaking in July.

Here is some information to help you recognize severe weather, develop a plan, and be ready to act when threatening weather approaches.

To prepare for a thunderstorm: Remove dead or rotting trees and branches that could fall and cause injury or damage during a severe thunderstorm.

Remember the 30/30 lightning safety rule: Go indoors if, after seeing lightning, you cannot count to 30 before hearing thunder. Stay indoors for 30 minutes after hearing the last clap of thunder.

If a thunderstorm is likely in your area: Postpone outdoor activities. Get inside a home, building, or hard top automobile (not a convertible). Although you may be injured if lightning strikes your car, you are much safer inside a vehicle than outside.

Remember, rubber-soled shoes and rubber tires provide NO protection from lightning. However, the steel frame of a hard-topped vehicle provides increased protection if you are not touching metal.

Secure outdoor objects that could blow away or cause damage. Shutter windows and secure outside doors. If shutters are not available, close window blinds, shades, or curtains.

Avoid showering or bathing. Plumbing and bathroom fi xtures can conduct electricity.

Use a corded telephone only for emergencies. Cordless and cellular telephones are safe to use.

Unplug appliances and other electrical items such as computers and turn off air conditioners. Power surges from lightning can cause serious damage.

Use your battery-operated NOAA Weather Radio for up-dates from local offi cials.

Avoid the following: Natural lightning rods such as a tall, isolated tree in an open area. Hilltops, open fi elds, the beach, or a boat on the water. Isolated sheds or other small structures in open areas.

Anything metal-tractors, farm equipment, motorcycles, golf carts, golf clubs, and bicycles.

For more information, contact GEMA at 1-800-TRY-GEMA, or Brantley County EMA at 912-462-7874, or visit these sites www.gema.state.ga.us, www.ready.georgia.gov, www.srh.noaa.gov/ffc/, or www.redcross.org.



Family Features

if you ask most women to write their ideal job description, consistent raises, more family time and more “me time” would be essential.

these three essentials are at the top of working women’s wish lists, accordingto the 2008 ask a Working Woman survey, an annual online survey conducted by Working america.

the 20,000 survey respondents echoed what so many more working women are feeling these days. they want more time with their families, but can’t afford it. they want some time to themselves, but can’t get it. in fact, 72 percent of the working mothers surveyed said they had less than an hour to themselves a day.

these are some of the very reasons that millions of women have turned away from traditional nineto-five office jobs and have found exactly what they’re looking for in the home-based business of direct sales.

Direct selling is simply persontoperson selling, without the middle man of a retail store. mostoften it’s done through fun and casual home parties where people gather to eat, talk and shop together.

at a time when the u.s. economy is in recession, the stock market is down, unemployment is on the rise, consumer confidence is low and legendary retailers are closing their doors, the direct sales industry is strong. With stable, proven and growing companies, direct sales offers an opportunity to earn significant income quickly with minimal investment and risk, and more personal and family time.

more and more women have found the direct sales industry to be an attractive career option. in2007, U.S. direct sales exceeded $30.8 billion. Of the more than 15 million direct sellers nationwide, 87.9 percent are women. Approximately 90 percent of direct sellers operate their businesses part-time, leaving them more time for family and themselves.

From recent college graduates to stayathome moms, working professionals to retirees looking for something more satisfying, women are finding that with a career in direct sales, they can design the life they’ve always wanted.

Success StoryIn 1997, Bonnie Kelly and Teresa Walsh were two stay-at-home moms looking for a way to earn extra money without sacrific-ing personal and family time. they started silpada Designs, a direct sales company specializing in handcrafted sterling silver jewelry.

today, silpada is the largest direct seller, and one of the top retailers, of sterling silver jewelry in the united states. in 2008, the company exceeded $265 million in retail sales. Its more than 27,000 U.S. representatives had more than 275,000 home parties, distributing more than eight million pieces of jewelry.

Kelly and Walsh turned a passion for jewelry into a business that provided financial freedom, flexibility and, most impor-tantly, a way to infuse some fun into every day — a goal for any woman trying to juggle work and home life while maintainingher own sense of self.

“it’s all about empowering women with a wonderful business opportunity and creating lifelong friendships,” Kelly said. “silpada means ‘the best of everything,’ and that’s what we really try to focus on. it’s more than jewelry, it’s more than a job. it’s a lifestyle.”

Walsh adds, “We believe that success doesn’t come from the degrees you have or the initial investment you make, but from a passion to design the life you want. you can make your goals and dreams as big as you want them to be or as simple as you need them to be. With a company like silpada, if you want a little time away or dream of redecorating your house or need to take on your family’s expenses, you can.”

Kelly and Walsh want to encourage women of all ages to take charge of their lives and consider a home-based busi-ness. “It’s a way to achieve financial freedom, increase self-confidence, and maintain a work-life balance that blends with any lifestyle,” Walsh says.

“We are inspired on a daily basis by our representatives’ emotional stories about how owning their own business and having control of their income has had a positive impact on their families,” Kelly said.

To find out more about Silpada or to learn about becoming a representative, visit www.silpada.com.

Tips for choosing the right direct sales company for youit’s important to take your time evaluating any direct sales company you consider joining. Bonnie and Teresa offer these tips to help you find the company that is right for you.

Passion for the Product.Join a company that you feel confident sharing their product. How do they ensure high quality and uniqueness? Does the product have a lifetime guarantee? The more passion and confidence you have in your product, the easier it is to sell.

Initial Investment.evaluate the cost of beginning your own business, how quickly you can expect to recoup your initial investment, and what the company offers to continue to support you as your business grows. ask what incentives they have in place for new representatives to support them in the beginning of their business.

At Silpada, for example, repre-sentatives do not carry inventory. their initial investment is for their jewelry that they can wear and display at their home parties. On average, representatives make up their initial business investment within the first four to six home parties.

Fair and Competitive Compensation.Ask questions regarding the direct profit, override commis-

sions and pay structure of the company’s compensation plan. it’s important to feel confident that the company you choose has a fair and competitive compensation plan and that you can continue to increase your earnings as your grow your business.

Great Customer Service.your customers are your current and future business, so it is important that the company you choose is customer focused. Make sure to ask questions such as: What does the company do to support its customers? Do customers have to pay for their returns? The better your customers are taken care of the better your business will be.

Training and Support.ensure that the company you join is dedicated to helping you achieve the success you are looking for. What type of training do they offer? How will they support your business? Is there a cost involved? What types of training events are company sponsored?

Bonnie Kelly and Teresa Walsh, founders of Silpada Designs

Join a company that you feel confident sharing their product.

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• THE BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE •FEB 18 �009


Brunswick, GA - Carl Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/Hyundai is holding its biggest pre-owned super sale in the history of the company. On SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2009, they plan to eliminate their entire preowned inventory by means of a


During this one-day event, every pre-owned vehicle will be offered for thousands below original price - including vehicles for only $49*.

Gary Hudgins, Local Owner of Carl Gregory, offers this explanation for this unprecedented sale. “We’ve already had record sales in our new car department this past year, and we’re overstocked with tradeins. Then we’ve added a big inventory of factory program cars and some real bargains we’ve gotten at the auctions. So, now we’re over-loaded with inventory. It’s that simple.” Gary adds, “Our goal is to reduce the amount of our overall inventory to a more manageable number, and to do that, we’ve got to price this inventory ridiculously low. Expect retail prices to be marked down as much as $3000.00 to $7000.00.”

Gary further added “The community has shown us great support throughout the years, and we’re very grateful. We would rather give the great deals to the public than unload these vehicles at the auction. We believe that people will not only enjoy getting a great deal, they’ll also have a lot of fun doing it. Imagine the excitement of being able to buy a vehicle for just $49*. Not $49 down, $49* total.”

Almost 200 preowned cars, trucks, vans, and SUV’s are available for this huge event. “We absolutely must reduce our preowned inventory at all costs; so customers can expect these vehicles to be sold at near or below wholesale price,” he stated. “Cars which would normally sell for $3000 to $20,000 will be sold for thousands less, and I mean thousands less! We truly will have a vehicle for everyone’s budget.”

These vehicles are available at this price, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2009, only at Carl Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/Hyundai in Brunswick. Special arrangements have been made for a record number of customers, with event parking clearly marked. According to Tim Dubose, a manager at Carl Gregory, here’s how the $49* “Eliminator Sale” works: SATURDAY, fEBRUARY 21, precisely at 9:45 am, the gates will be opened so that customers may inspect the vehicles. When the $49* “Eliminator Sale” begins at 10:00am, the “Price Eliminator” will cross out the retail price on each vehicle and replace it with the new “Eliminator Sale” price. Whoever is sitting behind the wheel of the vehicle will have the first chance to purchase the vehicle at the “Eliminator Sale” price. Prices will be cut one time to the “Rock Bottom” price, including vehicles for only $49*. This “Eliminator Sale” is for the public only - auto dealers, wholesalers, employees of the dealership and its affiliates, are not permitted to participate. Carl Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/Hyundai has arranged for special finance and credit analysts to be on hand. If you’ve had trouble in the past securing auto credit, don’t

count yourself out. If you’ll bring your current payroll stub and your driver’s license, chances are we can arrange your financing. The


will be the biggest event we’ve ever had,” according to Gary & Tim. Customers are required to come early and register for entry to this incredible sale. Registration begins at 8am. “We expect a record number of people to leave with great vehicles at unheard-of, low prices.”

“If you’ve been waiting for a great deal on a great pre-owned vehicle, your wait is over. The $49 “Eliminator Sale,” will be held SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2009. You’ll have the perfect opportunity to get a quality vehicle at a substantial savings while we drastically reduce our inventory.”

The $49* “Eliminator Sale” will be held SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2009 at Carl Gregory in Brunswick, -5400 Altama Avenue.

Only one $49* vehicle per family, please. Questions may be directed to any sales consultant at Carl Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/Hyundai(912)261-9600 or 1-800-859-2277.

*Minimum of 2 units will be sold for $49 plus tax and title. Example: 1994 Hyundai XL stock # 763053A. Paid advertisement. Sale ends february 21, 2009.

PUBLIC NOTICEUSED CARS TO BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC

SATURDAYFOR AS LOW AS $49*

IN ONE DAY, LOCAL BRUNSWICK DEALER MUST ELIMINATEOVER $2,000,000.OO+ WORTH OF PRE-OWNED VEHICLES.

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