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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2016
BARROW JOURNAL • BARROW COUNTY NEWS
PAGE 11A
LOCAL SCHOOLS TEAM UP
Students from Westside Middle School’s eighth grade honors algebra I class recently presented books
to a first grade class at Kennedy Elementary School.
WMS makes book donations to KES
Students from Westside Middle School's eighth grade
honors algebra I class recently presented books to a first
grade class at Kennedy Elementary School.
The eighth graders in Matt Sorrells’ class presented
the books to the first graders in Shawna Petersen’s class
because they recognize the importance of building a
stronger community through community service and
reading, school leaders said.
READS THE INSCRIPTION
Jasmine Pruett reads the inscription in her book.
Students from WMS visited KES to present the books.
Each first grader in the class received a book with a spe
cial inscription written by some of the eighth graders.
Students then joined together to read the books in small
groups. Petersen’s students were excited to make new
friends and receive their books, school leaders state.
Petersen plans to use the books for different instruction
al activities with her students.
SHARE THE GIFT OF READING
Beverly Amoah and Erin Allen present a book to
Victoria Saname.
Bethlehem moves
closer to demolition
of mndown property
on Joseph Street
By Sharon Hog'an
Journal Reporter
The Town of Bethlehem council learned Monday night
that a hearing has been set on the demolition process for
the property located at 44 Joseph Street.
City attorney Ron Bennett, told the council that the
hearing was set for Sept. 13.
“This will give us time to send letters to those individu
als connected to the property,” Bennett said.
Bennett advised that a “Lis Pendes” would be filed on
the property in Barrow County to let any potential future
buyer know that a lien has been placed on the property.
The lien will cover legal fees and any costs associated
with the demolition of the property that has been deemed
uninhabitable.
Bennett explained that the owners of the property are
deceased, but the property is still listed as being owned by
the deceased individuals. He said one of the heirs to the
property is also deceased, but two are supposedly alive
and living in Florida.
Bennett said he would keep the council advised of the
process to reach the hearing stage as it progresses.
OTHER BUSINESS
In other business at the monthly council meeting:
•mayor Sandy McNab advised the council that there
would not be a Barrow County Special Purpose Local
Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) vote on the November ballot.
“The county and Winder couldn't come to an agreement,"
McNab said. “They plan to try again next year.”
•McNab announced the annual Barrow County Mayors’
Dinner was set for Oct. 13, at the Carl House. “I would
like for everyone to attend,” McNab said. He asked coun
cil members to be considering a nominee for the Pillar
Award.
•the council approved issuing a business license to
Jeffrey Frady to operate Brason Logistics LLC, a truck
brokerage business, on property inside the city limits. City
clerk Kathy Bridges said Frady told her no trucks would
be parked on his property, he would only be making calls
from this location.
•the council discussed advertising for the annual Star
Festival set for Oct. 8.
•council member Joe Price suggested that the owner of
Dollar General be contacted about the deteriorated cross
ties with rebar sticking up out of them that are in front of
the store. Price said this could be extremely dangerous if
someone fell on them. McNab said he would contact the
owner and discuss this issue and the old concrete slab that
is in front of the store.
See Bethlehem on Page 12B
PRESENT A BOOK
Ray Peevy and Hunter Parks present a book to Andrew Moss.
DRAWING HELD
FOR
READING TABLET
The Braselton Library
had a drawing for a
free Amazon Kindle
last week. Two of the
tablets were donat
ed. A kid’s tablet was
donated by the Friends
of the Braselton-West
Jackson Library. A
second tablet (an older
version of Kindle Fire)
was donated by a
staff member. Bonnie
Sanford is shown pre
senting the Kindle
to Ella.
Class of 1961 plans 55-year reunion
The Winder High School Class of 1961
will celebrate its 55th year reunion on
Saturday, Aug. 27, from 6-10 p.m. at the
Winder Woman’s Club.
For more information, contact Linda
Rice Queen at 843-650-2813 or 843-450-
9933 (cell) or by email at lindalqueen@
aol.com.
Class of 1986 to host co-reunion
The Winder-Barrow High School Class of 1986 will host a co-class reunion along
with members of the Classes of 1984, 1985, 1987 and 1988 on Saturday. Aug. 13. at
Walnut Hill Farms, located at 1960 Jett Roberts Road in Jefferson.
The event, which will be from 7-11 p.m., will include barbecue, sides and beverages.
Cost is $40 without drinks and $50 with drinks. Admission is $60 after Aug. 1.
Organizers are asking that photos for a slide show be sent to 1986hsr@gmail.com.
Payments can be sent to Shear Envy (Denis Huff Sims), 138 West Athens Street,
Winder, Ga. (next to Master Patillo’s Master Arts.) Payments can also be sent to WBHS
1986 Class Reunion, PO. Box 100. Braselton, Ga. 30517.
4th Annual Primal Rush
Trail Race
5K, 10K and 20K
Presenting Sponsor:
st
Franklin
Financial
Serving Our Neighbors Since 1941
Saturday, August 27
Crow’s Lake • Jefferson
IASSIC
RACF.
SERVICES
20K - 7:00 a.m.
10K - 7:30 a.m. • 5K- 9:00 a.m.
Kids Run - 0:30 a.m.
Register by August 10 for Best Pricing!
5K - $20 - (Includes Dri-Fit Shirt)
10K - $30 - (Includes Dri-Fit Shirt)
20K - $40 - (Includes Dri-Fit Shirt and Participation Medal)
5K & 10K - $40 - (Includes 1 Dri-Fit Shirt)
Kids Fun Run - $15 - (Includes Cotton T-Shirt)
For awards and prizes information see www.active.com
Register at Active.com or call The Tree House at
770-868-1900
Diamond Sponsors
Crow’s Lake • Progress Container & Display • The Jackson Herald
Barrow Journal • Magic 102.1 • Power 100.1
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Gold Sponsor
Southeast Toyota Distributors
Silver Sponsors
Jackson EMC • Power Thru • Prudential Insurance
Publix Super Markets Charities • Synergy Church
Proceeds benefit The Tree House, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen communities
by reducing the impact and occurrence of child abuse through counseling, educating, supporting and
nurturing children and families in Barrow, Banks and Jackson Counties.
