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The Jackson Herald WARD IN VIETNAM Mike Ward is shown in Vietnam in 1971. Monument in Nicholson to honor veteran BYANGELA GARY A monument being placed in Nicholson will honor Vietnam veteran Mike Ward. A dedica tion for the monument will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Nicholson Communi ty Center. The dedication ceremo ny will include comments from speaker David Fouch, a former WSB radio news broadcaster; a 21-gun salute; “Amaz ing Grace” played on the bagpipes by Jefferson resident Kevin Throne; taps played by John Wagner; and National Anthem and “God Bless America” sung by Ashley Tucker of Hartwell. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the monument dedi cation in the Nicholson Community Center. Ward, who joined the Army in 1968, flew heli copters for the 101st Avi ation Battalion of Viet nam from 1970-71. He was awarded the Army Bronze Star, Army Com mendation Medal and two distinguished Flying Crosses for heroism. Ward is remembered by many in the commu nity for giving helicop ter rides at the Nicholson Daisy Festival in the late 1970s and early 1980s to raise money for the city. Ward was a helicop ter pilot for WSB Radio and 11 Alive television, as well as later being employed by Helicopter Express in Lawrencev- ille, specializing in con tract fire fighting for the United States govern ment. He died on Aug. 11. 2004, while deliver ing supplies to firefight ers battling a blaze in Washington State. He is the son of Pat and Annie Ruth Palmer Ward, Nicholson, and attend ed Benton Elementary School, Commerce High School and the Universi ty of Georgia. Boo Fest coming up in Commerce A Halloween event is coming up in Commerce next week. The Boo Fest on Broad will be held at the public library from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24. There will be spooky sto ries. games, face painting, photo booth, balloon artist, juggler and costume con test. The library is located at 1344 South Broad Street in Commerce. There will also be trick or treating at the fire and police departments on Oct. 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The police and fire departments are located at 1491 South Elm Street. Friends Oct. 18, 2017 Do you have an idea for a feature story? Email Angela Gary at Angela@mainstreetnews. com or call 706-410-1022. Section C Historic Courthouse Heritage Celebration held in Braselton MURDER MYSTERY PRESENTED AT HERITAGE DINNER The Jackson County Historic Courthouse Heritage Celebration dinner was held Saturday at the historic Braselton gym. During the dinner, guests were given an update on the second-floor courtroom project along with a murder mystery case to solve. Shown here are the cast of the murder mystery. Shown are: Lydia Hill, Ruby; Ashley Shumake, Hazel; Wendy Oesterle, June; Sloane Meyer, and Wanda Burns, Virginia. Curt Collier, Lucky, the owner of the Half Moon Club, and Stephen Ingle, Leonard, were also cast members. Photos by Wesleigh Sagon LIVE AUCTION The Jackson County Historic Courthouse heri tage celebration dinner was held Saturday at the Historic Braselton Gym. Curt Collier portrayed Lucky, the owner of the Half Moon Club, where the murder mystery took place. Here, Collier auctions off original ceiling tiles framed in salvaged wood from the 1879 courthouse. STEPPING OUT OF THE 1920S The Jackson County Historic Courthouse Restoration Committee held its heritage celebration dinner Saturday at the Historic Braselton Gym. The theme was the 1920s. Guests were served a dinner that consisted of dishes that were enjoyed in the era of Flappers, Speakeasies and Model A Fords. Longtime county employee honored with intersection name designation BYANGELA GARY An intersection in Jefferson has been named in honor of Annie Mae Collins Maddox, who worked for 33 years in Jackson County government as an employee in the tax collector's office and as the voter registrar. The intersection is located at the intersection of Hwy. 15A and Hwy. 335 in Jefferson and is designated as the “Annie Mae Maddox Memorial Intersection.” A petition was signed by 600 people in support of this action, which was then approved by the Georgia House of Representatives after being presented by Rep. Tommy Benton. The resolution includes the following: “She lived her life full of love of God and family, civic activities related to her fellow man. and a professional life in her beloved courthouse in Jefferson.” Mrs. Maddox worked as the voter registrar for 33 years, from 1958 through 1991, when she retired at the age of 85. While serving as the voter registrar, Mrs. Maddox was the selective service secretary for Jackson County during the Vietnam War. where it is noted that she “handled the job with grace during a time when she was often criticized due to the unpopularity of the war.” “She loved her country and the young men that served in the Armed Services,” her daughter, Janet Thomas states. “Every time a bus of inductees left Jefferson, she gave the young men a hug and looked each and every one in the eye and had a message of love for them.” Mrs. Maddox was a member of the United Methodist Church, where she organized a group now called the United Methodist Women in 1941 at Nicholson United Methodist Church. She served as the secretary for the Charge Conference of the United Methodist Athens Elberton District for many years. She was also a Sunday School teacher. The civic duties of Mrs. Maddox included being a mem ber of the Eastern Star organization. Mrs. Maddox was also involved in activities supporting the public schools. Mrs. Maddox was married to James Pearman Maddox, who was the vocational agriculture high school teacher for Benton School. They have two daughters. Jerald Ann Anthony and Sara Janet Thomas. SIGN UNVEILED Family members of Annie Mae Maddox, are shown along with Rep. Tommy Benton and Jefferson city officials as the sign recognizing her was unveiled. The sign was placed at the intersection of Hwy. 15A and Hwy. 335 in Jefferson. MADDOX Annie Mae Maddox worked as the voter reg istrar for 33 years, from 1958 through 1991, when she retired at the age of 85. A sign in her honor has been placed in Jefferson. o