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Barrow Journal www.BarrowJournal.com Read all over... Wednesday, November 12,2008 Vol. 1 No. 3 22 PAGES 2 SECTIONS A publication of MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. WINDER, BARROW COUNTY GEORGIA 30680 25(4 COPY Coup fails: England, Benton await reaction The coup failed. Now the question is, how many heads will roll? That may be what Barrow County State Representatives Terry England and Tommy Benton are wondering this week following Monday's unsuccessful attempt to unseat Rep. Glenn Richardson as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. Both England and Benton were among the 25 House mem bers who voted against Richardson during Monday’s ENGLAND Republican Caucus meet ing. Richardson has a reputa tion for being ruthless with those who don’t sup port him or his agenda and it remains to be seen what, if any, retribu tion England and Benton will face. England, who represents Barrow in the 108th District, made the nomination speech Monday for David Ralston who stood to challenge Richardson. “Speaker Richardson says he is going to try and do better and I am going to take him at his word on that,” England said after Monday’s failed attempt to elect Ralston instead of Richardson. “(Richardson) and I have had a couple of good conversations since this all began and he knew that I was supporting David against him. He knows why I did and he respected that. If he is elected in January (by the full House), and I have no reason to believe he won’t be, he will be my speaker and I will fully support him.” Benton, who represents District 31 in part of Barrow County, broke with Richardson following the last legislative session. BENTON continued on page 8A PROPER RECOGNITION Lt. Col. John King, a World War II and Korean War veteran and former POW was one of those attending and one being honored at the Veterans’ Day ceremony Tuesday morning at Barrow Memorial Gardens. The ceremony is traditionally held on the 11th month on the 11th day at the 11th hour. Veteran photo by Lyn Sengupta, Top photo by Jessica Brown Veterans honored at traditional ceremony “All gave some, but some gave all... ” BY CHRIS BRIDGES For the 32nd year, Barrow County took time to honor those who have served during a special ceremony Tuesday. Once again held on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11 a.m., the 74 known names of Barrow County veterans who have given their lives in defense of the country were read during a cer emony held at Barrow Memorial Gardens. John Mobley, who helps organize and coor dinate the program, made the opening remarks. Mobley served 21 years in the United States Air Force and retired as a Lt. Col. The Winder Fire Department presented the col ors followed by an opening prayer from the Rev. Edward Price. Shirley Gordon, Auxiliary Chaplain of American Legion Post 53 led the pledge of allegiance. Raymond J. Mattison, an Air Force veteran dur ing Vietnam, was the guest speaker. All names of Barrow County veterans who have died in past wars were read. Nine World World I veterans, 50 World War II veterans, six Korean veterans, seven Vietnam vet erans and two Iraq veterans were recognized for their ultimate sacrifice. Commander Ken Thompson of American Legion Post 53 then placed a wreath in their honor. The Winder Fire Department Honor Guard then lowered the American flag in their honor and TAPS was played by Winder-Barrow High School student Andrew Craft. Poppies were presented by the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1187. Remembering those from Barrow who gave all The following is a list of the known Barrow County casual ties from past wars. These names were read during Tuesday’s ceremony at Barrow Memorial Gardens: World War I, April 6,1917-Nov. 11,1918 Dilmus Brown, John R. Pentecost, Tenney Duncan, Joseph B. Harrison, Allen C. Doster, Paul Stinchcomb, Ambus Camp, Henry B. Porter and James T.W. Stairett. World War II Dec. 7, 1941-Sept. 2,1945 Willie W. Allen, Durwood Bentley, Glen F. Crawford Jr., Damon J. Gause, Aimed J. Hale, Hugh Harris, Joe W. Haynie, Felix L. House, Charlie T. Hunnicutt, Stonewall Jones, James B. McDaniel, Walter O. McDaniel, Horace E. Murray, Donald E. Ross, Darah S. Sloan, James E. Stroud, Clifford E. Wages, Loy J. Austin, James D. Burnette, Carson R. Dalton, Hoyt E. Giles, Grady W. Wall, John R. Harris, James C. Healan, George E. Hudson, William C. Hunter, William J. Kennedy, Okey E. McDaniel, Hubert McDonald, Charlie H. Paige, Curtis L. Sizemore, G.C. Sorrels, William T. Tolbert, Lodis J. Wall, Ralph A. Austin and Daniel C. Craft. continued on page 8A BOC approves Auburn sewer BY SUSAN NORMAN The Barrow County Board of Commissioners agreed this week to a $3 million extension of sewer service to the City of Auburn. Under a new intergovernmental agreement, the county and city governments will build five sewer projects totaling $3 million in costs over the next three years. All of the projects are contingent on the ability to get financing. An obviously pleased Auburn Mayor Linda Blechinger issued a statement immediately after Tuesday night’s meeting. “This agreement marks a significant turning point in the relationship between the City and County,” the statement reads. “It demonstrates that hard work and cooperation can bring real change. This agreement opens the door for the redevelopment of downtown Auburn and beyond.” Currently, the City of Auburn has very limited pub lic sewer service that is available only to commercial users. The agreement is the outgrowth of mediation talks held in conjunction with a BOC lawsuit over Auburn’s 2006 annexation of 17 county properties that are within the city limits. Under the agreement, the county agreed to the annexation of Auburn Station and Auburn agreed to maintain county roads that meander into the city until the end of the current SPLOST term. The sewer facilities will provide Auburn with a capacity of about 1 million gallons per day of treated wastewater, said county administrator Keith Lee. That is enough capacity to serve 3,333 homes, or a combi nation of fewer homes and some businesses. Auburn or private users will be responsible for installing any lines to the county’s sewer system at no cost to the county, according to the agreement. Owners of existing residences connecting to the sewer system by Dec. 31, 2010 will pay $4,500. The BOC may adjust that cost after that date. The monthly service fee for city customers will be the same as that charged to county users. Auburn will bill its custom ers and the monthly charges will show up on monthly water bills. After the sewer facilities are completed, Auburn will convey the improvements to the county at no cost and will adopt a sanitary sewer ordinance similar to the county’s. The county will provide sewer service within the city’s boundaries for a minimum of 20 years. continued on page 8A Auburn sets tax rates Millage amount to stay same BY CHRIS BRIDGES There won’t be a millage rate increase in Auburn this year, but thanks to a larger tax digest, the city will net an additional $43,700 in tax revenues. The Auburn City Council voted unani mously last week to keep the town's millage rates the same as last year — 4.931 in Barrow County and 4.796 in Gwinnett. But the town's tax digest in Barrow County grew six percent from 2007, from $142.8 million to $151.6 million, gener ating the additional tax dollars for the city. Councilmember Sally Brown made the motion to set the rates and it was seconded by Dorissa Shackleford. In other business at last week’s meeting. Auburn approved the rezoning of 112 Ethridge Road from AG to M-l. The council also voted to apply for the Georgia Recreational Trails Program and the Gateway Grant. Journal to publish kids photos for Christmas The Barrow Journal will publish photos of your children and grandchildren in our Christmas week editon. You can send in photos of your child with Santa, a school photo, or a photo that you make at home. Children must be under 12-years-old. The deadline for photos is Dec. 3. The photographs may be mailed or dropped by the Barrow Journal at 77 East May Street, Winder, Ga. 30680 or you can email your photo to news@barrowjournal.com. Include the child's name, parents or grandparents name and town. The child or a parent or grandpar ent must live in Barrow County. Cost for the photo is $10 for a single child's photo or $15 for a photo of multiple children. You can pick up the photos you send in after the Dec. 24 Barrow Journal edition at the Journal office.