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BARROW JOURNAL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016
AMATEUR RADIO
The Barrow Amateur Radio Club had their annual field day June 25-26. The field day is not just a local
thing but a global one where all ham radio clubs simulate emergency scenarios. The goal of the field
day is to quickly establish radio stations through the use of generators and make contacts across the
local area and possibly the world. The field day lasted for 24 hours at the pavilion at the YMCA. Bill
Wilson (left) and Dave Atwell work one of the three stations the club set up. Photos by Jessica Brown
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GATHERING
Bill Wilson and
Dave Atwell (front
row) and Bill Allen,
Jerry Hogan, Laura
Campbell and
Marty Ernest (back
row) are shown
at last weekend’s
Barrow Amateur
Radio event.
Tips for being safe during
July 4 holiday weekend
With July 4 weekend quickly approaching, many
families are getting ready to celebrate America’s
Independence.
It is a weekend that for many will be fdled with
cookouts, family and friends. Another tradition that
occurs is fireworks displays and both Barrow Counties
public safety departments are asking citizens to prac
tice safety this weekend.
“Barrow County was listed as Severe Drought by
the National Weather Service and has not had any
measurable rain (before Monday) in over 11 days,”
said Barrow County Emergency Services chief John
Skinner. "This means there is a risk this weekend of
grass and woods fire as a result of fireworks. We want
to strongly encourage our citizens to attend some of
the professional firework display and not utilize them
on their own.”
According to the Georgia Forestry Commission,
unless Barrow County receives measurable rain before
July 4, the county could be in the very high to extreme
fire danger rating. This means that fires can start eas
ily and grow very rapidly. Fires in this condition can
be very hard to control and can become very large,
officials said.
According to the current weather predictions by
the National Weather Service, there was a 50 percent
chance of showers on Tuesday of this week. If there
is no significant rain from this, there is only a 10-20
percent chance of rain through Sunday with highs in
the upper 80s and lower to mid-90s.
“This weekend we want citizens to have fun and
enjoy the festivities," said Barrow County Sheriff Jud
Smith. “By playing safely, this weekend will be full
of good memories and not tragedy. Two of the safest
things that our citizens can do this Fourth of July
weekend is attend professional fireworks displays and
not drive while intoxicated.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), the July 4 weekend is
always the deadliest holiday of the year as a result
of alcohol related traffic accidents during the last 25
years. Focal and state law enforcement officials will
be out this weekend attempting to stop intoxicated
drivers before they get into accidents. “If citizens drive
while intoxicated they risk not only their own lives but
all those lives around them," stated Sheriff Smith. “It
is better to not get behind the wheel if you have been
drinking than to risk killing yourself or someone you
love. It can also take away the very freedoms we cele
brate this weekend when you are caught.”
Citizens who wish to attend professional fireworks
displays, Barrow County will have four events occur
ring this weekend. On Saturday, July 2, both the City
of Auburn and the City of Statham will host events
that will have a fireworks display. On Sunday, July
3, Chateau Elan and the Georgia Club will be host
ing a fireworks display. On Monday, July 4, 12Stone
Church will host an event that will also include a fire
works display at Apalachee High School.
“We want our citizens to make great memories
this weekend as we all celebrate America’s Indepen
dence,” said Chief Skinner and Sheriff Smith. "Please
practice safety and enjoy your time with friends and
family. We will have fire engines standing by at the
professional displays and look forward to enjoying
watching them along with our citizens.”
Diabetes support group
to meet Monday, July 18
The Diabetes Support Group’s meeting will be Mon
day, July 18. at 6 p.m. in the third floor conference room
at Barrow Regional Medical Center on N. Broad Street
in Winder.
The speaker will be Toni P. Miles. MD, PHD, from
the University of Georgia, College of Public Health.
The speaker for the August 15 th meeting will be
Cheryl Williams from Longstreet Clinic.
The Diabetes Support Group meets the third Monday
of each month.
LISTENING IN
President of the Barrow Amateur Radio Club Bill Allen (sitting) works to
make sure the station is up and running while Jerry Hogan assists.
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