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Wednesday, March 15, 2023 The Braselton News Page 3A Hoschton Hoschton DDA closer to finalizing mural plan Lyman Hall Elementary students practice for their upcoming performance of “Jungle Book Kids.” Theatre production Jungle Book Kids: A Disney Musical Theatre Production to be performed by Lyman Hall Elementary students By Ben Munro ben@mainstreetnews. com The Hoschton Down town Development Au thority (DDA) is moving closer to finalizing a de sign for one of two murals on City Square. During its March 13 meeting, the DDA dis cussed placing a mural on the square's north side first, noting a small er space and cheaper cost than a south side mural also being considered. The DDA is working with a University of Geor gia student art program for the project. The DDA seeks to have a rendering of the John R. Hosch home — razed in 2022 — paint ed on the exterior wall of city hall located at the north end of City Square. By Ben Munro ben@mainstreetnews.com More murals could ap pear around downtown Braselton in an effort to spruce up the district. At its March 9 meet ing, the downtown devel opment authority (DDA) discussed the possibility of additional downtown mu ral art. One area of focus could be the town's park ing deck where some mu ral art already exists. Cheri Winham Huff said the DDA has already received a quote and design for a mural for that structure. The DDA is also consid ering repainting the plant ers adjacent to the historic grist mill and adding more planters around town. “We feel like there needs to be more color in the town,” Winham Huff said. OTHER BUSINESS In other business, the DDA: •is seeking sponsorships and auction-item donations for its May 4 Toast for The DDA has received an adjusted rendering of the painting from UGA and looks to proceed with the project. “We were thrilled with what they redesigned for us,” DDA member Marsha Hunter said. The authority must vote on a final design to pres ent to the city council for approval. The project will cost be tween $5,500 and $5,800, which Hunter said is well below the $10,000 price range initially discussed for the project. The artists want to paint the mural in April, according to Hunt er, who said the project could be completed in a weekend. Among other business discussed at the meet- Braselton fundraiser. The annual event will feature a Cinco de Mayo theme. The DDA looks to provide 36 tables for the event. •is considering providing “boost grants” for down town business improve ments. The matching-grant money, if received, can be ing, the DDA reported a successful turnout for its inaugural history harvest held on March 11. “We got some abso lutely wonderful historic pieces,” said Hunter, who said the goal is to host this event annually. DDA HOLDS RECENT RETREAT The DDA recently held its planning retreat as it considered options for downtown business re tention, recruiting and development. It also dis cussed adding amenities to downtown — including sidewalks and street light ing — to attract more foot traffic. DDA members also mentioned later store hours during the Feb. 28 meeting as an option to generate more evening pe- used for upgrades to the business’s property, not rent or purchasing inven tory. The DDA is also ap plying for a landscaping grant that would also allow for improvement opportu nities for downtown busi nesses. •mentioned the Bra- destrian traffic downtown. The DDA also hopes to recruit retail, higher-end restaurants and a variety of dining spots downtown. Additionally, it discussed recruiting a bank to the downtown district for lo cal businesses to utilize while improving daytime downtown foot traffic. The board also seeks to: •improve downtown’s online presence •promote and market the city’s history •explore promotional opportunities for down town •establish relationships with entrepreneurs •establish a team of business ambassadors program •develop a downtown business inventory selton Arts Council’s March 16 (6 p.m.) fund raiser. Tickets cost $75. The gathering will include a live-painting event. •announced that the its annual planning meeting is April 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The location has yet to be determined. Retired seniors have shared their knowledge and experiences with local ele mentary students for their first stage production. Jun gle Book Kids, according to a press release. The show is set for March 18 at 2 p.m. at Chestatee High School. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. This Disney-licensed production has been made possible by the support and theatrical direction of vol unteers from the over-55 community, The Village at Deaton Creek in Hoschton, local Hall County busi nesses and the Hall County school administration. The Friends of Lyman The Town of Braselton is taking applications for its Bra selton Government Citizens Academy, which begins next month. “The Town of Braselton Government Citizens Acade my Program is a unique oppor tunity for citizens to develop a better understanding about Town of Braselton Govern ment,” organizers said. “Each month covers a different topic related to town service provi sion.” The citizens academy starts Hall, a group in existence since 2009, have pooled their professional, life skills and experiences to form a theatre production group to support the first stage production performed by a group of interested fourth and fifth grade students from Lyman Hall Elementa ry School. “The students and their volunteer production staff have been working diligent ly since the beginning of the school year to make their costumed stage debut a suc cess,” organizers said. For more information, contact Beth Irwin at 770-595-7842 or bethir- win 1944 @ gmail .com. in April and runs for seven months, meeting on the third Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. The October session runs until 10 p.m. Applicants must agree to attend all seven sessions. Extracurricular activ ities include a trolley tour of town and ride alongs with the Braselton Police Department. Space is limited to the first 10 qualified applicants. “The classes fill quickly, so don’t delay,” organizers said. For more information, call 706-654-3915. Downtown Braselton Braselton DDA pondering more murals The Braselton Downtown Development Authority is considering having more murals painted in the downtown district. Braselton accepting citizens academy applications Area news Geiman elected Pendergrass mayor pro tern, special election ahead June 20 A special election will be held June 20 to fill the unex pired term of Pendergrass’ mayor following the death of Mayor Monk Tolbert on Feb. 27. The special election will also fill the seat previously held by Harlan Robinson, who resigned last week. Both seats will also come up for election in November’s General Election. At its Feb. 28 meeting, the Pendergrass City Council voted to elect Nick Geiman as mayor pro tern to replace Robinson. Geiman will chair the council’s meetings until a new mayor is elected. The council election of Gei man was required after the city attorney discovered that Rob inson had been appointed, but not elected, to the mayor pro tem position. The city’s char ter requires the mayor pro tem be elected, but that had not been done in recent years as the mayor had appointed the position. The council also elected Tara Underwood as successor mayor pro tem. March 15, 2023 ~ Crossword Puzzle ACROSS 1. Possesses 4. Mortar trough 7. Exclamation: yuck! 8. Filmmaker B. de Mille 10. Constrictors 12. Peaceable 13. Radioactivity unit 15. Pasturage 16. Coral reef island with a lagoon 17. A fisher cat is one 18. Trimming scissors 21. Away from 22. wit 23. Teletype (Computers) 24. Principal ethnic group of China 25. Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand 26. Not good 27. Deceptive action 34. Greek geometrician 35. About lobe 36. Broken into many pieces 38. Spanish friend 39. Shares the suffering of 40. Employee stock ownership plan 41. Expressed pleasure 42. Center of the storm 43. Used to be United 44. Not happy DOWN 1. Wheel cover 2. Genus Dasyproctas 3. Actress Stone 4. President Hoover 5. Mains 6. Ring-a- 8. Impossible to evade 9. Side sheltered from the wind 11. Fabric from cocoon threads 12. Sung outside a woman’s window 14. Lilly, drug company 15. Expresses surprise 17. Mountain standard time 19. Famous persons 20. Goes with a gal 23. Slightly insane 24. Possessed 25. More timid 26. Where you sleep 27. Life terminations 28. Covers a can 29. Flower petals 30. Capital of Togo 31. Wood storks 32. Central Honshu city 33. Grabbed at 36. A health resort 37. 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