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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 IjJmWzf 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.