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PAGE 2 THE ADVOCATE DEMOCRAT, Crawfordville, GA, Friday, June 7, 2024 Legals IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF TALIAFERRO COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA PATRICIA FORD Plaintiff, vs. MARIA DENISE THOMAS First Defendant, CARLTON WILCOX Second Defendant, RUSHEIK FRANCIS Third Defendant, QUONTAVIOUS BENNETT Fourth Defendant. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: CARLTON WILCOX and QUONTAVIOUS BENNETT By Order for Service by Publication dated May 7, 2024. You are hereby notified that a Complaint for Change of Custody of the minor children: Carlton Thomas born in 2011 to Maria Denise Thomas and Ashtyn Thomas born in 2015 to Maria Denise Thomas, was filed by Patricia Ford on April 29, 2024. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED AND REQUIRED TO FILE with the Clerk of Superior Court of Taliaferro County, Georgia, and to serve upon the Plaintiffs’ counsel, Cheryl L. Gracey, at 304 Black Street, Post Office Box 1150, Thomson, Georgia 30824 an answer to the Complaint for Custody, within sixty (60) days of the date of the Order for Service by Publication. WITNESS the Honorable Thomas B. Hammond, Superior Court Judge, Toombs Judicial Circuit This 17th day of May, 2024. Clerk of Superior Court Taliaferro County, Georgia 17may4c GEORGIA, TALIAFERRO COUNTY Notice To Debtors And Creditors All creditors of the Estate #24- 142, Joyce Ann Chafin-Brown, 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 3rd day of June 2024 Kimberly Leigh Blake 1846 Kensington High St. Lilburn, GA 30047 7jun4p Taliaferro County Family Connection Coordinator JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Job Title: Coordinator/Executive Director Full-time, including evenings and weekends as needed Reports to Executive Board This is a grant funded position Position Description Summary: The Family Connection Coordinator position is responsible for ensuring that the vision, mission and values of the organization is communicated to the Board of Directors, the collaborative and the community at large. The Collaborative coordinator or executive director staff position carries with it certain responsibilities that will advance the work and preserve the integrity of the local Collaborative and the Georgia Family Connection statewide network. Under the direction of the Collaborative governing body, the coordinator or executive director, at a minimum: Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: •serves as liaison between the Collaborative and the community and between the Collaborative and GaFCP, in conjunction with the Collaborative chair; •ensures, in conjunction with the Collaborative governing body, that all Collaborative and fiscal-agent policies and procedures are followed; •that the governing body and fiscal agent determine and approve the budget and any subsequent revisions for the fiscal allocation, and document those actions in meeting minutes; and that GaFCP’s and DHS’s contractual and reporting requirements are met in a timely manner; •coordinates the development and implementation of the Collaborative’s annual plan, as guided by the Collaborative governing body and supported by Collaborative partners; •regularly reports to the Collaborative governing body at meetings and via email on actions taken on behalf of the Collaborative, including, but not limited to, progress on annual plan development and implementation, coordination of activities with Collaborative partners, meetings attended, all GaFCP required reports prepared and submitted, new contacts, data updates, new fund sources, presentations given, and work with GaFCP and Family Connection peers; •supports the Collaborative’s meeting and communications needs; •and develops and expands professional capacity by actively working with GaFCP staff and its consultants, and by participating in training and peer opportunities GaFCP organizes and supports. Qualifications: •A bachelor’s degree in public administration, public health, behavioral sciences or related field preferred; or equivalent professional experience with community coalition building. •Beneficial to have knowledge and experience in field of prevention, understanding best practices and research-based programming. •Experience in human service delivery as it relates to youth, families, and community collaboration. •Proven written, oral communication, dynamic public speaking and social media skills. •Efficient in community team building and developing and maintaining partnerships. Personal Attributes Required: •Demonstrates commitment to serve the community with respect for cultural diversity. •Remains flexible and efficient within changing environment and emerging demands. •Demonstrates ethical, trustworthy, and professional behavior. •Self-motivated, mission-driven and results-oriented; able and willing to learn quickly. •Treats all people fairly, with dignity, respect and compassion. To apply for this position, email taliaferrofc@nu-z.net for an application. No calls please. The deadline for submitting the application is Friday, May 31,2024, or until the position is filled. 23may2c EOA Energy Assistance for Cooling For The General Public EOA Energy Assistance for the general public is now open. Clients can begin calling the Taliaferro Family Connection office on Monday, June 10 to schedule an appointment. No appointments can be scheduled before June 10. Bills with a credit of $1,000 or more will not be eligible to receive an energy payment. NO EXCEPTIONS. Household Size Total Gross Annual/Yearly Household Income 1 $0 - $29,713 2 $0 - $38,856 3 $0 - $47,999 4 $ 0 - $57,142 5 $0 - $66,284 6 $0 - $75,427 7 $0 - $77,141 8 $0 - $78,855 9 $ 0 - $80,570 10 $0 - $82,284 11 $0 - $83,998 12 $0 - $85,713 Please bring the following items needed to apply • Picture Id for all household members 18 years and older • Social Security card for all household members • Proof of income for past 30 days for all household members 18 and older • Most recent electric/gas bills (PLEASE NOTE - DO NOT COME TO THE APPOINTMENT WITHOUT ALL OF YOUR PAPERWORK. INCOME, ELECTRIC/ GAS BILLS HAVE TO BE CURRENT. Please call Taliaferro Family Connection office beginning June 10 at 706-456-1250. I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death. Leonardo da Vinci These are too funny Today a man knocked on but won’t cross the street to my door and asked for a small vote. donation towards the local swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water. I find it ironic that the colors red, white, and blue stand for freedom until they are flashing behind you. A recent study has found that women who carry a little extra weight, live longer than the men who mention it. America is a country which produces citizens who will cross the ocean to fight for democracy You know that tingly little feeling you get when you like some-one? That’s your common sense leaving your body. Did you know that dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish? I think my neighbor is stalking me as she’s been googling my name on her computer. I saw it through my telescope last night. Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad Warm weather is here to stay I think and a perfect time for a cooling, refreshing salad. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2 cups crushed pretzels 3 tsp plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided 3/4 cup butter, melted 2 small packages orange gelatin 2 cups boiling water 2 cans (8 oz each) crushed pineapple, drained 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained 1 block cream cheese, softened 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip) Extra whipped topping for serving, if desired. In a small bowl, combine pretzels, 3 tsp sugar; stir in butter. Press into ungreased 13”x9” baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add pineapple and oranges. Chill 30 minutes-until partially set. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust. Gently spoon gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate 2-4 hours, or until firm. Cut into squares and top with additional whipped topping if desired. A little D-Day History The D-Day operation of June 6, 1944, brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest amphibious invasion in military history. The operation, given the codename OVERLORD, delivered five naval assault divisions to the beaches of Normandy, France. The beaches were given the code names UTAH, OMAHA, GOLD, JUNO, and SWORD. General Eisenhower's determination that operation OVERLORD (the invasion of France) would bring a quick end to the war is obvious in this message to the troops of the Allied Expeditionary Forces on June 6, 1944, the morning of the invasion. A command team led by American General Dwight D. Eisenhower was formed in December 1943 to plan the naval, air and land operations. Deception campaigns were developed to draw German attention - and strength - away from Normandy. To build up resources for the invasion, British factories increased production and in the first half of 1944 approximately 9 million tonnes of supplies and equipment crossed the Atlantic from North America to Britain. A substantial Canadian force had been building up in Britain since December 1939 and over 1.4 million American servicemen arrived during 1943 and 1944 to take part in the landings. Update on training the mules and me By Dink NeSmith “B e careful what you pray for” the saying goes, “because you might get DinkNeSmfth THE ADVOCATE DEMOCRAT Carey Wiliams, Editor and FAJhltsher THE ADVOCATE-DEWKRAT. t* punsTiffn^tiTf MsiyETtittTf wmxn. 107 hi. UaYl Street, dwratwre. GAM642. PWMBfc(Htwh pWal Cr*wftrflVfle.OAPg«cmw itii a n aumf. i 16 IS ftr oji d eo-a1>. per year. POSTMASTER SenfllSiaw CfamrewteTHE ADVOCATE DEMOCRAT P3&: Ofttt Be* liS. Grr<-SM!0. fiA H&L2-0145. TOephm number t, [ra&j J5j-ra&. Down Ttytf re Lr* um au&lhi rar Crs^wraviM. it. I didn’t really pray for a miniature mule. But when two were advertised for sale—just up the road from the farm—I didn’t hesitate. Now when I ring the chow-time bell, a big red mule, five miniature donkeys, five llamas, three cats, a miniature horse and two petite mules trot to the barn, Well, the cats scramble down from the rafters. Puzzled friends ask: ■What are their names? ■How are you going to tame them? Good questions. I’ve been wondering about those, too. Maybe you can help me name the young mules. Because they are milk- chocolate brown, a neighbor suggested "Cocoa” and "Puff.” Another person said, “Call one ‘Polly’ and the other ‘Ester.’” Several folks have said, “Good names for them are ‘Thelma’ and ‘Louise.™ We had a Thelma and Louise pair of miniature donkeys, but we gave them to our daughter, Emily, to protect her fainting goats. Yep, our family goes for critters. And an F-150 wouldn’t hold all the dogs. For years, a retired neighbor helped watch over our critters. One afternoon, Pete asked, “Do you know that you have 100 animals with names that expect to be fed every day?” He wasn’t complaining. Pete, too, loved our menagerie of goats, turkeys, chickens, cows, mules, llamas, miniature donkeys, Great Pyrenees dogs and a horse. But I digress. Back to the names. What are we going to call the barnyard newcomers? Right now, I just greet them; “Hey, girls\” They deserve better. So, let me know your ideas of names for the Maggie, above, checks out the arrival or the newiy acquired pair of miniature mules. After about 20 years, our big red mule is so tame that she craves attention. She loves to eat an apple out of anyone's hand. But that's not the case with the mini mules yet. They are having to shed their fear of people. Thelarger of the two young mules, below, gets introduced to a motorized Mule. With a little coaxing, she learned to follow the lead and walk behind the Kawasaki. With each session, the small mules areshowing big progress. miniature mules. How’s tiie taming going? Until the seller put halters on the mules, they had never been touched by human hands. “WilcT is an understatement. Tine minis are kicking machines. Will Rogers was right. The cowboy comedian quipped, “We are all ignorant... just in different subjects.” I know that I am ignorant about taming—let alone training—a pair of Mid mules. But I am just smart enough to call in an expert. Thirty years ago, I met Eddy. As a farrier, he started trimming the hooves of our original mules, Ruby and Rose, About 20 years ago, I bought Maggie, our big red mule, from Eddy. Along the way, he also sold us Lady, a Morgan- Arabian cross, that pulled a cart as if it were a magic carpet. I am proud to report that Eddy has accepted the mini mule challenge, too. After two sessions, “we” are making progress. That’s the mules and me. On his second visit, Eddy said, “Let’s trim their hooves.” Didn’t I tell you these frisky girls are kicking machines? Eddy, 79, is a pro. And he still has his dance moves. His trimming techniques take most of the danger out, But twice, I saw Eddy dance out of reach of a flying hoof. Both times, he laughed. This isn’t Eddy’s first rodeo. He never raised his voice. His one-on-one motions were calm and fluid. All the while, he was talking to each mule and me. The final lesson of the day was introducing each mule to my Kawasaki Mule. Eddy explained that the mules— one at a time—had to learn to follow the lead, Snapping two lead ropes onto a mules halter, he tied the ropes to the motorized Mule. The goal wasn’t to drag the mule. No, no. Instead, we started in a creep to get the mule moving. And just like that, the mule was following along. Next time, we’ll hitch both mules. In the meantime, I’d appreciate your prayers. For the mules. And me. dnesmilh@cninewspapers.com (For more commentaries visit www.dinknesmith.com.)
