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Page A14 Lake Oconee News G Friday, November 10,2017 T. Michael Stone/Staff Numerous signs along the sidewalk instruct voters where to go and candidates where not to campaign. Reward Continued from A1 initiative between the NSSF and ATF in which NSSF matches ATF rewards in cases involving the theft of firearms from federally licensed firearms retailers, according to a press release issued by the ATF. ATF works closely with members of the firearms industry to curb the criminal acquisition and misuse of firearms. Anyone with information about this crime should contact the ATF Gun Hotline at 1-800-ATF-GUNS (283-4867). Callers may remain anonymous, and anonymous report ing can be done via the ATF App Reportit. “Wetake this crimevery seriously,” said SAC Wayne Dixie. “Firearms trafficking is a serious offense which results in significant federal prison time for the person or persons responsible.” Accordingtobusiness owner Steve Stempinski, the firearms, which included rifles and pistols, were valued at nearly $14,000. The suspects also stole some brass jewelry, a small camera and paperwork related to Stempenski’s transactions. According to an incident report obtained from the Madison Police Department, business owner Steve Stempinski noticed broken glass around the bottom of the front door when arrived to open at 11 a.m. on Oct. 26. The glass apparently came for the transom window above the door through which the thieves apparently gained access to the building. Stempenski said the thieves tried to get inside through several other places, even climbing up on the roof and trying to push an air condition ing unit out of the window where it was bolted to the wall. Burglar bars protect all the win dows on the building. The thieves also tried to pry open the front door and tried to drill the deadbolt lock without success. The thief who got inside climbed through an opening only slightly large than 10 inches. A bar has since been installed to protect that window. The suspect apparently handed the firearms to an accomplice outside one of the windows, and used a chair to get high enough to climb out. Stempenski said officers respond ing to the scene estimated that the thieves must have spent more than an hour attempting to get inside. Madison Continued from A1 than a negative campaign, the people in the community listen. And today the people in the com munity have spoken. They have spoken on the character that I carry in this community and the work that we have done with the city council in the past. And I am overjoyed that Madison has spoken. Together we will keep Madison moving.” Perriman adjourned to the Chophouse restaurantto celebrate the victory. Incumbent Chris Hodges also cruised to an easy win in the Disrict 5 race. She totaled 169 votes (81 percent) to 37 votes for Woody Burriss. Early voting numbers also pushed Hodges to a big lead with 110 votes while Burriss totaled only 21. The closest race was in District 2, but Eric Joyce still won by nearly 30 percentage points, totaling 182 votes to 102 for Jennie Newton. Again early voting numbers meant a solid lead with Joyce gar nering 115 votes to the 62 Newton received. Election day numbers continued the trend. Joyce is currently a member of the Madison Historic Preservation Commission. “I am very honored to be elected by the citizens of this wonderful town,” Joyce said moments after learingofhis victory. “I intend to do thebestjob I possibly can forwhat’s best for Madison. And I want to compliment Jennie Newtown for running a really good, honorable and effective campaign. I’m very proud to have so so many people have confidence in me.” The only other contested seat in Morgan County was the District 3 seat on the Rutledge City Council. Brandie Owens defeated Jennifer Buzbee with a total of 66votestothe50 Buzbee received. Greene Continued from A1 votes for 17.8 percent and Shirley Wynn got 240votesforl6.8 percent. For Wynn, it was her sixth elec tion to the the city council. “I feel very happy. I’m glad the citizens saw that I bring something to the table,” said Wynn. “I’m very thankful and excited about what we are going to do next on the city council working together to benefit the citizens of Greensboro.” Sylvestor Johnston was the only incumbent in a crowded field run- ningforthe Union Pointcity council, and unfortunately for him, was not among the top six voter-getters. Sally R. Boswell was the top vote getterin the Union Pointcity council racer with 202 votes. Boswell was followed by Jimmy Scott with 186 votes, John Rhodes with 159 votes, Howard Wayne Brown with 119 votes, Dawn Clifton with 109 votes and Mary Mundy with 102 votes. Corey Alexander received 99 votes,followedbyJasmine Rudolph with 91, Johnson with 82, Sherri Hubbard with 70, Ken Rowland and Matt Bryan both with 68, Janice Brazier with 55, Barbara Lawrence with 44. In Siloam, Karen Hill won the mayor’s race, 78-16, over Sandra Kay Lord. Siloam voters cast 422 votes for city council with top vote getter Linda Jarrard with 88, followed by incumbent Bobby Hill with 74, newcomer Edith Jefferson 70, incumbent Larry Benton and C.L. Rhodes both with 57, incumbent Rodrick Humphrey 41, incumbent Inez Humphrey 34 and one write-in vote. Theresultsforminicipal elections will not certified by the state until Nov. 13 and all results are as yet incomplete and unofficial. OPAS (fttejLOU. the next "Oconee Qdol? OCONEE PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY Presents Do you hav^ what it takes? Visit www.oconeeidol.org for audition information! Audition Deadline Wednesday, November 22,2017 First Place Prize: $1000 First Runner Up Prize: $500 Second Runner Up Prize: $250 Oconee Idol Finals: Sunday, January 28,2018 Festival Hall, Greensboro, GA New Judges, New Voting, New Format! THE FARMERS .BANK, 706.467.6000 www.opas.org
