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PAGE 2 THE ADVOCATE DEMOCRAT, Crawfordville, GA, Friday, March 29, 2024 Classified and Legals GEORGIA, TALIAFERRO COUNTY NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All creditors of the Estate #24-137, John Raymond Allen, Deceased, of Taliaferro County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all person indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment. This 25th day of March 2024. Dennis R. Allen 1845 York CT Snellville, GA 30078 29mar4p Chicken and Artichokes 1 14 ounce can chicken broth or stock 4 whole chicken breasts 1 14 ounce can artichokes, drained, halved 1/4 cup real butter (1/2 stick) 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup plain flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 3/4 cup half and half 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbl butter 2 cups freshly sliced mushrooms Poach chicken in broth for 20 minutes or until tender. Reserve 3/4 cup of broth. When chicken is cool, remove skin and bones. Saute onion and garlic in butter. Blend in the flour, salt and pepper. Cook until smooth, slowly add the reserved broth and half and half. Cook until it thickens. Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Place the chicken in a 2 quart or 12”x8”baking dish. Top with artichokes and then with the sauce made with broth and cheese. Bake 25-35 minutes, or until heated through. Saute the mushrooms in the remaining butter. Spoon over the chicken and serve with a side of a green vegetable or over rice, if desired. DNR: what to do when you see a snake As spring warms up, snakes are moving and Daniel Sollenberger’s phone is ringing. As state herpetologist for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Sollenberger is a go-to for snake questions. In the spring, most of those questions center on two topics: What species is this and what should I do? As for the first, seldom is the snake a venomous species, according to Sollenberger, a senior wildlife biologist with DNR’s Wildlife Conservation Section. Whether it’s venomous, of course, is the worry or fear underlying most of the questions. Chances are it’s not. Only seven of the 47 species native to Georgia are venomous and only one - the copperhead - usually thrives in suburban areas, which is where many Georgians live. “With spring, a variety of wildlife species become active and visible in and around our homes, yards and gardens, including snakes,” Sollenberger said. “While seven of Georgia’s snake species can be dangerously venomous to humans, the 40 other species are nonvenomous, completely harmless and actually protected by state law.” Which brings us to the second question: What should you do, or not do, if you see a snake? First, do not attempt to handle the snake. Give it the space it needs. You can try to identify it from a distance. Resources such as https://georgiawildlife.com/ georgiasnakes, which includes DNR’s “Venomous Snakes of Georgia” brochure, can help. Remember that snakes are predators that feed on small mammals, amphibians, insects and even other snakes. There is no need to fear nonvenomous snakes. Also, as Sollenberger mentioned, Georgia’s native nonvenomous species are protected by state law. One - the eastern indigo - is even federally protected. If a clearly identified venomous snake is in an area where it represents a danger to people or pets, visit https://georgiawildlife.com/ preventing-wildlife-conflicts for a list of private wildlife removal specialists. Most bites occur when a snake is cornered or captured and defending itself. Nonvenomous snakes such as scarlet kingsnake, eastern hognose and watersnake species are frequently confused withtheirvenomouscounterparts - coral snakes, rattlesnakes and water moccasins, respectively. Although pit vipers, which include all venomous species native to Georgia except for coral snakes, are often identified by their broad, triangular-shaped heads, many nonvenomous snakes flatten their heads when threatened, which can make their heads appear triangular-shaped. Also, some nonvenomous species have color patterns similar to venomous snakes. The bottom line: While it’s likely not venomous, use caution around any unidentified snake. “To keep yourself safe and allow our native wildlife to thrive,” Sollenberger said, “give all snakes the space they require and the ability to escape on their own.” Formoreon Georgia’s snakes, visit https://georgiawildlife.com/ georgiasnakes. “Amphibians and Reptiles of Georgia” (University of Georgia Press) also provides a comprehensive reference. SNAKE INSIGHTS Venomous vs. poisonous: Venom is a toxic substance. But a key difference when the terms are used to describe organisms is how the toxin is delivered. Venomous animals inject theirs by biting, stinging or sticking - think venomous snakes, wasps and stingrays. Poisonous species, such as poison frogs, deliver toxins passively, such as when they’re eaten or through skin secretions when they are touched. Benefits: While some snakes eat rodents and even venomous snakes, others prey on creatures some Georgians also may not want near their homes. Brown and red-bellied snakes, for example, feed on snails and slugs, the bane of gardeners. Crowned snake species primarily eat centipedes. Baby snakes? Snakes such as earth and brown snake species are small (usually less than 12 inches long) and homeowners occasionally J" ” Heavy’s barbecue ” 1 ■ Crawfordville, GA-—706-456-2445—1 mile ■ from E-20 on Hwy. 22S I Open Fri.. Sat. & Sun.—Serving hamburgers I l made from fresh beef. . Hot wings, Catfish & Ribs 1 Will feed groups I in dining room! I THE ADVOCATE DEMOCRAT Carey Williams. Editor and Publisher THE ADVOCATE-DEWXRAT. itiMiuwtvtTyriwirCTCH'fj 107 N. MLrtl Bireel. Qwratxxo. GAM643. PlhU pwtige*pWjla*wttnfviJe.(iA Qmx are fi !.S4 n aurty. & 16 35 for oji d erv_.-it>. per year. POSTMASTER. ADVOCATE C EMOCRAT Phi BCo. 14$, Cret-SMrS. SA MfiS-fllflS. TWeptxw rumtef K A5J-7MB-. COWU TjVAt I Li -LtJ mwi A&UUOT1 W t Taliaferro County Schools 24- 25 School Calendar (Proposed) On March 18,2024, the Taliaferro County Board of Education approved a tentative calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. We will appredate public feedback to the calendar before the April 15 Board meeting. Please contact Allen Fort, Superintendent at afort@taliaferro.kl2.g~a.us if you have any comments or questions. Monday July 29 - Thursday August 1 - Teacher Pre-Planning Friday August 2 - lst_dayjif_S_chool Monday September 2 - Labor Day - Student and Teacher Holiday Friday October 4 - End of 1st Quarter -1/2 Day (morning) for Students -1/2 Day (afternoon) Teacher PL Monday October 7 through Friday October 11th - Faff Break Monday November 25th through Friday November 29th - Thanksgiving Holidays Friday December 20th - End of 2nd Quarter/End of 1st Semester Monday December 23rd through Thursday January 2 or Friday January 3rd - Christinas/New Years Holidays Option 1 - Friday January 3rd - Teacher Planning Monday January 6th - 1st Day of Second Semester - Students Return Option 2 - Monday January 6th - Teacher Planning Tuesday January 7 - 1st Day of 2nd Semester - Students Return Monday January 20 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday Monday February 17 - President's Day Holiday Option 1 - Tuesday March 11th - End of 3rd Quarter - 45th Day Option 2 - Wednesday March 12 - End of 3rd Quarter - 45th Day Friday March 14th Teacher Work Day/PL - Student Holiday Monday April 7th through Friday April 11th - Spring Break Option 1 - Wednesday May 21 - Last Day of School Option 2 - Thursday May 22 Last Day of School mistake them as juveniles. The common concern here: Are the parents nearby? Some snake species are live-bearers and some are egg-layers. But most snakes do not exhibit parental care. If there are parents, they are not watching over their offspring. Prevention: To reduce the potential for snakes near your home, remove brush, log piles and other habitat features that attract mice, lizards and other animals on which snakes prey. HELP CONSERVE WILDLIFE From eastern indigo snakes to bald eagles, DNR’s Wildlife Conservation Section works to conserve rare and other Georgia wildlife not legally fished for or hunted, as well as rare plants and natural habitats. The agency depends primarily on fundraisers, grants and contributions. That makes public support key. Georgians can help by supporting the state’s Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund. Here’s how: Buy a DNR eagle or monarch butterfly license plate, or renew one of the older plate designs, including the hummingbird. Most of the fees are dedicated to wildlife. Upgrade to a wild tag for only $25! Details at https:// gadnr.org/license-plates. Donate at https://www. gooutdoorsgeorgia.com. Click “Licenses and Permits" and log in to give. (New customers can create an account.) There’s even an option to round-up for wildlife. Contribute to the Georgia Wildlife Conservation Fund when filing state income taxes - line 30 on form 500 or line 10 on form 500EZ. Giving is easy and every donation helps. Donate directly to the agency. Learn more at https:// georgiawildlife.com/donations. Purchase a hunting or fishing license. A one-day, $5 hunting/ fishing license returns to Georgia wildlife that fee plus about $45 in federal excise taxes paid by hunters and anglers nationwide. To see how your support helps wildlife, go to https:// georgiawildlife.com/ conservation/annualreport. $12.84 - in county $16.05 - out of county Call 706-453-7988 Email news, announcements, public notices, letters to the editor, etc. to greensboronewspaper@gmail. com Calling all Georgia Farm Dogs Georgia Farm Bureau accepting entries for farm dog contest Georgia Farm Bureau s mascot, Lucky, encourages farm families to enter their furry friends in the 2024 Georgia Farm Dog Contest. / Photo courtesy of GFB Farm dogs play a special role on the farm. They can serve in a variety of roles such as herding livestock or guarding livestock and property. Farm dogs also provide an invaluable source of companionship and joy to their families. Many dogs make every step their farmers do as they complete their daily chores. That’s why Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) is on a mission to recognize a few furry farm heroes through its 2024 Georgia Farm Dog Contest. GFB is accepting entries for the contest until 10:59 p.m. on May 1 or until 200 entries are received, whichever comes first. The contest is open to GFB members ages 18 and over. For complete contest rules and the criteria entered dogs will be judged by, visit www.gfb.org/24- ga-farm-dog. Judging for the contest will take place in May. The winner and finalists will be recognized in October at the 2024 Sunbelt Ag Expo. The grand prize winner will receive a $500 gift card and a cover feature in the organization’s Georgia Neighbors magazine. Georgia farm dogs have some pretty amazing stories to tell and GFB is looking forward to telling them. Four runners-up will also be featured in an upcoming issue of Georgia Neighbors as finalists. GFB is known for its love of dogs as Lucky, an Australian Shepherd, has served as the organization’s mascot since 2021. Georgia Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization dedicated to supporting the future of Georgia’s family farms and our access to locally grown food and fiber. Membership is open to everyone. Greene County Extension Office offering Pond Management class Join us on Wednesday, April 17,2024 at the Greene County Extension Office as Extension Agent Steven R. Patrick shares information regarding the basics of pond management, including: fertilization, weed control, basic aquatic fishery balance, as well as overall pond health. The class begins at 11 a.m.. The registration fee of $13 includes lunch. Attendees will be able to receive an hour of Pesticide Credit, categories 10 and 26. Please call the Greene County Extension Office at 706-453-2083 by Monday, April 15, 2024 at noon to reserve your spot. Itinerary: 11 a.m.: Classroom instruction and lunch at the Greene County Extension Office 12 p.m.: Pond Instruction at Bear Lake, located at 1910 Wrayswood Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677. The University of Georgia Extension is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution.
