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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2010
THE JACKSON HERALD
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ROSS TOLBERT AND DELANEY
‘Hometown Heroes’ recognized by Red Cross
WILLIAMS
FOUR JACKSON Countians
were named “Hometown Heroes”
by the American Red Cross.
Chantel Tolbert, Emmett
Delaney, Arcade police chief
Randy Williams and Judy Ross
were all honored for “acts of great
bravery, dedication and service to
the community in 2009. “
The four Jackson Countians
were among 16 people recognized
by the East Georgia Chapter of the
American Red Cross at its annual
Hometown Heroes Breakfast in
Athens. This annual event is held
to recognize local acts of heroism
and pay tribute to those who have
performed lifesaving deeds in the
14 county service area of the East
Georgia Chapter.
Tolbert and Delaney received
the “Water Rescue Hero” award
from the Red Cross. Tolbert was
the first at the scene of a bad car
accident in Jefferson. She arrived
to find two teenage boys thrown
from a vehicle into a ditch filled
with water. One of the young men
was unconscious and his head
was completed submerged in the
water in the ditch. She immedi
ately ran to the ditch and got his
head out of the water, along with
the other boy who was on top.
She, along with Emmett Delaney,
held them up until EMTs arrived
at the scene.
“Without Chantel’s quick
thinking and response, the boy
easily could have drowned,” Red
Cross leaders state. “Without
Emmett, Chantel probably could
not have held both of the boys’
heads up long enough for the
EMTs to arrive. Thanks to their
heroic actions, these two young
men were able to survive a terrible
accident that easily could have
taken both their lives.”
Williams received the “Law
Enforcement Hero” award for
rescuing a woman from a burning
car at the intersection of Hwy. 129
and 82 in Arcade. There was an
accident and the woman’s car was
hit and caught fire.
“He did not hesitate to get in
and pull her to safety,” Red Cross
leaders state. “Had he not done
this she would have died in the
vehicle.”
Ross received the “Citizen
Hero” award. Eight years ago,
Ross had an inspired vision for
helping grandparents in her com
munity at Christmas. She started
buying gifts with her own money
and gave those who were low
income and 65+ an opportunity to
come and look through her gifts
for their grandchildren during the
Christmas season.
Thus the “Walker Baptist
Grandparent Gift Shop” was
bom. Each year, the shop has
continued to grow. The first year,
there were 10 shoppers, while this
year there were 100. While some
donations come from businesses,
it's still Judy who puts in as much
time and money as she can.
“Judy’s giving heart helps those
who want to give as well and
helps everyone remember what
the holidays are really about,” Red
Cross leaders stated.
FUNDS GIVEN TO HOPE RESOURCE CENTER
Todd Corbin and Debbie Burdette from 1-85 North
Board of Realtors present a check to Tim Thomas (C)
of Hope Resource Center in Jefferson.
Realtors make donations
THE 1-85 North Board of
Realtors has recently made dona
tions to the American Cancer
Society and Hope Resource
Center.
At a member picnic on May
20, at Hurricane Shoals Park, the
group’s communications and PR
committee held The Great Duck
Race to benefit Hope Resource
Center, Jefferson.
Hope Resource Center offers
education on pregnancy and par
enting.
More than 50 ducks were
entered in the race down the river,
with Brad Catanch’s, owner of
Landscapes of the South, duck
the first duck to cross the finish
line. Catanch won a $100 gift cer
tificate to the Funopolis Family
Center, Commerce, donated by
Mary Greenwood.
More than $700 was raised to
help purchase car seats for the
center. A check was presented
to Hope Resource at the board’s
meet and greet on June 15.
Also, the group’s Relay for
Life Team held a homemade
ice cream contest at the picnic.
Members were asked to vote for
their favorite flavor.
Crystal Weise of Keller
Williams won the contest by a
landslide with her pina colada
ice cream.
The 1-85 North Board pf
Realtors team also participated
in the Jackson County Relay
for Life, held June 4-5, at East
Jackson Comprehensive High
School.
The team raised $1,200 for the
American Cancer Society.
“The impact we can make
together is much greater than
what any of us could do alone,”
said 1-85 North Board of Realtors
president, Deborah Burdette.
‘Together we can make a dif
ference.”
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SLEEP LAB OPENS AT BJC
Dr. Joseph Rondina, general surgeon, cuts the ceremonial ribbon marking
the opening of the new sleep lab in BJC Hospital as members of the medi
cal center management team, Commerce and Jackson County officials, and
members of the Banks County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson
County Area Chamber of Commerce look on. The clinic is designed to help
identify and treat sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
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706-387-5421 or calling 706-367-5986.
Summer reading programs under way
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
across the county are holding
special events this summer as
part of the “Make a Splash”
summer reading programs in
June. Here is a roundup of all
the planned activities.
MAYSVILLE
•Thursday, July 1, 10 a.m.,
Bingo (win prizes!)
•Thursday, July 8, 10 a.m.,
arts and crafts with Miss
Delana
•Saturday, July 10, 11 a.m.,
“Doggie Tales”
•Thursday, July 15,11 a.m.,
writing workshop with teen
authors Michelle and Nicole
Izmaylov
•Saturday, July 17, 11 a.m.,
“Doggie Tales”
•Thursday, July 22, 10
a.m., end of summer party,
with awards for top readers
given and reading certificate
presented.
Delana Lovell is the branch
manager of the Maysville
Public Library. Contact the
library at 706-652-2323.
PENDERGRASS
AND TALMO
•Thursday, July 1, 2 p.m.,
movie at the Talmo library
•Thursday, July 8, 2 p.m.,
story time at the Pendergrass
library.
•Thursday, July 15, 2 p.m.,
magic show at the Talmo
library with Magician Keith
Karnok
•Friday, July 23, 2 p.m.,
puppet show with Lee Bryan,
Pendergrass library
•Friday, July 30, 2 p.m.,
end of program party
Renee Martinez is branch
manager of the Pendergrass
library and may be contacted
at 706-693-4450. Joy Ross is
branch manager of the Talmo
library and may be reached at
706-693-1905.
NICHOLSON
•Thursday, July 1, 2 p.m..
Fourth of July celebration
•Thursday, July 8, 2 p.m.
Curious Moon Puppets,
Ocean Shadows Puppet
Show
•Thursday, July 15, 2 p.m.,
party for all goal winners
The summer reading activi
ties for those in sixth grade
and up include:
•Thursday, July 1, 2 p.m..
Fourth of July celebration
•Thursday, July 8, 2 p.m.,
“The Science of Water,”
including experiments with
water, making ice cream
•Thursday, July 15, 2 p.m.,
party for all goal winners
Kelli O’Clare is the branch
manager at the Nicholson
library. Contact the library at
706-757-3577.
COMMERCE
•Thursday, July 1, 11 a.m.,
pet parade at Willoughby
Park
•Thursday, July 8,11 a.m.,
reading club wrap-up
The library will also offer
young adult programs this
summer, including:
•Wednesday, July 7, 2 to 4
p.m., “Living History” with
Confederate and Union re
enactors
•Wednesday, July 14, 2 to 4
p.m., “Make your own histo
ry” T-shirt day, award prizes
Miguel Vicente is branch
manager of the Commerce
Public Library. Contact the
library at 706-335-5946.
BRASELTON
•Friday, July 2, at 11:30
a.m.: Scaredy Squirrel Luau,
at the Braselton Park.
•Wednesday, July 7, at 10
a.m.: Bathing Suit Water and
Treats Day, at the Braselton
Park.
•Friday, July 9, at 11:30
a.m.: Ocean Commotion
Cookie Making, at the
Braselton Park.
•Wednesday, July 14, at
10 a.m.: Craft Day, Doodles
the Clown and party, at the
Braselton Library’s porch.
The Braselton Park is
located behind West Jackson
Primary School, near
Countryside Antiques on
Harrison Street.
The community center is
located in the lower level
of the Braselton Police and
Municipal Court Building,
located on Ga. Hwy. 53.
The Braselton Library is
located on Broadway Avenue
(Ga. Hwy. 124) in downtown.
For more information, call
706-654-1992. Bev Adkins is
branch manager.
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NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
Rabies Control Rules and
Regulations of Jackson County
GRAND OPENING
Thursday, July 1
Now Accepting
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Call For Appointment.
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Pursuant to the authority vested in the Jackson
County Board of Health under O.C.G.A. Title 31,
Chapter 19, the Jackson County Board of Health is
considering revising the Rules and Regulations for
Rabies Control and is recommending that the Jackson
County Commission adopt them as a local ordinance. A
copy of this proposal can be viewed at the local
environmental health department during normal
business hours.
The Jackson County Board of Health solicits your
comments for this action. Comments can be made
either in writing and mailed to the Jackson County
Health Department to be received prior to the public
hearing date, or orally at the public hearing before a
Hearing Officer 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. on August 4,
2010, in the Jackson County Health Department
conference room, Commerce, Georgia 30529.
All comments received will be presented to the Board
at its regular meeting. This notice is issued pursuant
to the Jackson County Board By-Laws.