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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016
BARROW JOURNAL
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Letters to the Editor
Libertarian Party column informative
Dear Editor:
I just read your take on the Libertarian
Party.
I was bom a Democrat, because of my
parents economic status and views. After
I got married and also a business owner.
I questioned the Democractic party’s pol
icies. Feeling left out, with no options or
representation, I buried my head and hoped
for the best.
I did not not see eye to eye with the
Republican mentality yet, and was staved
off with high distain thanks to the bush clan.
Having become politically awake again
during the Obama introduction hoping for
change. I was duped along with many many
other fellow Americans. After his third year
in house, I feard the worse, he would serve
a second term.
Once that happened I saw Hillary behind
him like you see one identical soda can
behind the other in a vending machine. Put
your money, and the next clone comes out.
I have never feared for my family and
country as I do now with the horrible corpo
rate pill we are being made to swallow. Are
we to believe that Hillary or Trump are the
best this country has to offer?
No, these two people are the only options
you will get from corporate banks and for
eign interest whom are the actuall directors
of this republic.
Unless we all wake up and realize the
joke that has been played on the Ameri
can public. I have long believed that the
two-party system was a crock, and now I
am convinced.
So thank you for your Libertarian 101
explanation. I have been thinking to go and
educated my self on they’re policies, but
could not get past my anger and disenchant
ment of the federal government.
I would rather suffer any torture than
to vote for a criminal known as hilery or
trump, someone who believes feeding a
crowd made up words and half sentences of
empty campaign promises to be President
of the United States I will be looking into
the Libertarian Party. Thanks for the third
option wake up call.
Sincerely,
Allen Lopez
Stoudenmire, Bruce to wed June 25
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MISS STOUDENMIRE, MR. BRUCE
Melanie and Jim
Stoudenmire, of Jefferson,
announce the engagement
and forthcoming marriage
of their daughter, Rachel
Leigh Stoudenmire, of
Bethlehem, to Stephen
Kyle Bruce, Comer.
Bruce is the son of
Keely Bruce, of Comer,
and Steve Bruce, of
Demorest.
The bride-elect’s grand
parents are Carol San-
drock, of Jefferson, Fred
Sandrock, of Oak Harbor,
Ohio, Carlene Stouden
mire, of Maxeys, and the
late Jim Stoudenmire.
Stoudenmire is a grad
uate of Jefferson High
School. She graduated
from North Georgia Col
lege and State University
with a bachelor of science
in elementary education.
She works at Jenkins Ele
mentary School in Gwin
nett County.
The groom-elect's
grandparents are Velton Jr.
and Faye Hix. of Comer,
and Hulett and Evelyn
Bruce, of Acworth.
Bruce is a graduate of
Madison County High
School. He graduated
from the University of
Georgia with a bachelor
of science in recreation
and leisure studies. He
works in the Gwinnett
County Parks and Recre
ation Department.
The wedding will be
June 25 at 6 p.m. at the
Jefferson First United
Methodist Church.
Barrow has a poaching problem
Dear Editor:
Barrow County has a big
problem. One that I encoun
ter every year. A problem
that has put me at odds with
a certain caste of people in
Barrow County. The prob
lem is poaching.
Poaching is defined as the
illegal taking of wildlife, in
violation of local, state, and
federal law.
Poaching is trespassing on
someone’s land to kill an
animal, in season or out of
season.
Poaching is shooting ani
mals from a moving vehicle
or from the road.
Poaching is using a spot
light at night
Poaching is using a feed
or "kill” plot to attract the
animals.
Poaching is a crime: the
person poaching is a crimi
nal. Plain and simple. It IS
NOT hunting.
I own 25 acres along the
Mulberry River. There is a
wet land up river and down
river from me. The area
is mostly rural with a few
“spot zoned’ subdivisions
scattered in. I have deer
on my property. I follow
QDMA herd management
practices. I track the deer
on my property. I invite
bow hunters to come and
help maintain a healthy pop
ulation.
And I have a huge prob
lem with poachers.
Until last Friday, I had
this big, beautiful buck with
a trophy rack on the prop
erty.
Sometime early Friday
morning, someone shot the
buck from the road and just
left it. Pretty sure, they left it
because the rack got messed
up. They used a large caliber
weapon. It was still warm
and seeping blood when we
found it. It breaks my heart
to think someone can do
this. It was and is a waste.
What this criminal did, (yes,
criminal) was poaching in
the worst kind of way —
shooting from the road.
They were shooting for
the enjoyment of it. They
were not taking an animal
for food. They didn't care
where their bullet landed.
The official code of Georgia
says “it’s unlawful to ...
shoot across a public road or
within 50 yards of a road.”
O.C.G.A. A§ 16-11-103
It’s hard for me to under
stand why poaching is such
a big problem in Barrow. If
you know something, say
something, call DNR. But
people don't do that. After
all it’s not their land, it’s not
their private property, it’s
not their problem. But in
actuality, it is their problem.
A criminal is a criminal.
If they think nothing of
coming onto my property,
they will think nothing of
coming onto yours. They
come onto my property to
poach.
They'll come onto yours
to break into your tool shed,
your car, your house, steal
whatever they can get their
hands on. When criminals
get away with a crime, they
grow bolder.
DNR came out and is
stepping up their patrols in
the area. The officer, who
came out, said he would let
all the local officers know
there is an active poacher
in the area. We've added
more cameras. Sad, I have
their number on speed dial.
Sad they know me and my
property.
Last year, DNR caught
two poachers, right in my
back yard.
I don’t care if it’s my
neighbor, your neighbor,
your friend or your kin. If
you know something, say
something.
Call the Department of
Natural Resources at 1-800-
241-4113 or 770-535-5703
(Barrow Office)
Or Call 911: while the
local sheriff won’t arrest
them, per DNR, they are
supposed to hold them for
DNR
You can also email DNR.
http://www.georgiawildlife.
com/TIPemail.
Sincerely,
Jacquelin Twiss
June 22, 2016
Headmaster’s
Corner
BOE CONSIDERS BIBLE
CLASSES - Last week, the
Oconee County School Board
heard from a group asking for
permission to release students
from school to attend Bible
classes off campus. The BOE
did not vote on the issue.
In 1962 and 1963, the Su
preme Court removed prayer
and Bible reading from public
schools. In 1985, the Court
held that a required moment of
silence in public schools was
unconstitutional. In 1992, the
Court held that a school-spon
sored prayer at graduation was
unconstitutional.
We teach the Bible every
day at ACS. For those looking
for a religious component to
education, Athens Christian is
the place. At ACS, a Christian
education is more affordable
than you may think.
ATHENS
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
“Affordable Quality Education Since 1970”
K3-12TH CALL (706) 549-7586
www.athenschristian.com
Online petition seeks to eliminate
tethering of dogs in Barrow County
An online petition drive is underway to
try and convince Barrow County officials
to outlaw tethering of dogs.
In reponse to the recent extreme tem
peratures and numerous concerns over dogs
which are left chained up throughout the
day, often without access to water or shel
ter, the petition had already gathered more
than 500 signatures earlier this week.
The petition reads: “Barrow County
needs to change its local ordinances for
its county pets. We are asking that the
Barrow County Government re-write new
laws banning tethering and chaining in
Barrow County, Georgia. Too many pets
in our community are tethered and chained
all day long in extreme heat conditions and
extreme cold conditions. Barrow County
needs to take a step forward to helping pro
tect its community pets. Lead by example
and others will follow the same path. Many
pets get tangled on their tethering devices
or chains and can’t escape the heat cold
storms and so forth. Not to mention their
water and food dishes being unreachable.
We are not against people using chains and
tethers to let their dogs go outside to use
the restroom and play for awhile. We are
against dogs that are left out on them 24/7.
“We can easily achieve this in Barrow.
The Barrow County Government keeps
using the excuse it will increase the number
of pets turned into the local shelter. It’s not
an excuse that is acceptable to use anymore.
There are plenty of low-cost fencing ideas
to help people. We are not asking for them
to fence in a whole yard. But have enough
room for a pet to feel comfortable. We see
this everyday as a community when we
drive by and say I can’t do anything to help
this pet because they are in compliance with
the outdated laws in Barrow. You can make
a difference sign this petition voice your
opinion that you want this change to come
to Barrow County, Georgia.
“Tell the elected officials if they are not
willing to improve conditions in Barrow
County then they are not their to help the
community they are elected to serve. And
they will not be reelected next year. Stand
up with Barrow County and ask for change
for the community pets who can’t speak for
themselves you are their voice.”
The petition can be viewed and signed by
going to Change.org or by viewing the Bar-
row County Lost and Found Pets Facebook
page. Petititon organizers plan to present
the signatures to Barrow County Commis
sioners at a future date.”
Some muncipalities in Barrow County
already outlaw the practice of tethering or
chaining dogs.
Discount spay, neutering services offered
Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter
surgeries at the Winder clinic located at 610
Barrow Park Drive.
May clinic days include Mondays, Tues
days, Thursdays and Fridays.
Prices are $85 for female dogs over 25
lbs., $65 for female dogs up to 25 lbs., $55
for male dogs and female cats and $35 for
male cats.
A $5 discount will be given for any
surgery patient no older than 5 months (as
determined by Leftover Pets veterinarian).
All surgery prices include a free rabies
vaccination. There are no additional fees
for in heat or pregnant animals.
Financial assistance is avail
able for any low income Barrow
County resident. Appointments are
required and must be made by calling
800-978-5226.
~ Crossword Puzzle
Across
I. Minute amount (Scott)
5. Insolent talk
9. Unable to
II. Scoundrels
13. Wizard of _
14. Murres
16. Malmsey wine
17. Sunday prior to Easter
20. Passage with only one access
21. Large woody perennial
22. Paddles
23. A small demon
24. Dakar airport (abbr.)
25. Small game cubes
26. Small amounts
28. Ribbon belts
31. Free from danger
32. Natives of Thailand
33. Incomplete combustion residue
34. Segregating operation
35. Lowest violin family members
37. Part of a deck
38. British Air Aces
39. Confederate soldier
41. Young woman coming out
42. Belgian River
43. Society to foster technologi
cal innovation
45. Linen liturgical vestment
46. Failed presidential candidate
49. “Long Shot” author Mike
52. Mind & body exercise discipline
53. Santa NM
54. Cotton fabric with a satiny
finish
55. Packed groceries
57. N’Djamena is the capital
58. Fermented honey and water
Down
1. Golf course obstacle
2. Article
3. One who counts
4. High rock piles (Old English)
5. Grassy layer of ground
6. Length of time in existence
7. Killing yourself
8. Liquid body substances
9. Egyptian Christian
10. Egyptian pharaoh
11. Beams
12. Keglike body tunicate
15. Positive electrodes
16. Adult female horse
18. Albanian monetary units
19. Raised speakers platform
26. NM art colony
27. Aftersensation phytogeny
29. Deep orange-red calcedony
30. Not a miss
31. Distress signal
33. Freedom from danger
34. Day of rest and worship
35. Phloem
36. Was viewed
37. Gluten intolerance disease
38. NYC triangle park for Jacob
40. Groused
41. Bounces over water
42. Arabian sultanate
44. Havinq vision orqans
47. Steal
48. Old Irish alphabet (var.)
50. Corn genus
51. British letter Z
56. Peachtree state
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