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Newspaper Page Text6A Monday, November 26, 2018 The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com LOCAL SCHOOLS ■ Continued from 1A these next few weeks. That could be pushed back or interrupted if the state mandates calendar changes. Moreover, Williams said, “Our assessment calendar at (kinder garten through eighth grade) allows the mid-year data to drive decisions and make adjustments for the second semester. We use the breaks in the school calendar to ensure that we regroup and tar get remediation and enrichment opportunities.” Changes to school calendars could also affect the length and opportunities the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks provide. “The break around Thanksgiv ing accommodates family needs and plans such that students don’t incur absences, missing valuable instructional days during this time,” Hathcock said. “As impor tantly, it provides students and staff with a brief respite before coming back to finish the semester strong. “Many of our students take a por tion of the break to study, prepare for the semester’s end or work on school-related projects. High school seniors often take advan tage of the time to work on college applications and essays. Many high school programs involve service learning opportunities outside of school, and I can think of no better time of year than Thanksgiving for students to engage in service proj ects in our community.” Hathcock said he believes the current calendar has been effec tively developed in response to the “needs of our students, their fami lies and our employees.” “I would imagine that engage ment just before the winter break might be even more of a challenge were it not for the break around Thanksgiving providing students and teachers the opportunity for a brief recharge in order to finish strong,” he added. STATE Georgians using legal cannabis fear losing jobs Some Georgians who deal with chronic pain could legally use can nabis oil, but are afraid they could lose their jobs if employers find out. Many residents fear losing jobs or not being able to get one if they fail a drug screening test, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. At issue is the friction between the state law allowing the use of cannabis oil and other laws that allow employers to fire workers for using the drug because it’s fed erally illegal. Workers in various trades across the state are frustrated by the situation. During the 2019 legislative ses sion, lawmakers intend to search for a way to satisfy employers and protect patients who are following state law while still performing their jobs well. Rescheduled NAACP conference this week The NAACP Georgia State Con ference will hold its 76th annual Convention and Civil-Rights Con ference on Thursday at Union Mis sionary Baptist Church in Albany and Friday-Sunday at the Albany State University East Campus. “We are excited for this oppor tunity to build upon the foundation that has already been laid by those in service before us, and to expand the work that’s been done to trans form opportunities for millennials and generations to come,” Phyl lis Blake, president of the NAACP Georgia State Conference, said in a news release. “It’s not enough to stand on the sidelines and witness race relations deteriorate before us; we must be well-equipped to face the institutions that with an invisible hand keep Americans divided. “Our goal for this year’s confer ence is to further empower attend ees by strengthening their skills in leadership, voter mobilization, criminal justice, education equal ity, economic sustainability, mem bership recruitment and other significant NAACP programs. A dynamic health fair will also be available to the conference attend ees and the public.” The keynote speaker for this year’s Freedom Fund Banquet is NAACP President/CEO attorney Derrick Johnson. In October 2017, the NAACP National Board elected Johnson to lead the organization. Johnson formerly served as vice chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors as well as state president for the Mississippi State Conference NAACP. Founded in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. Associated Press, Tribune News Photos by SCOTT ROGERS I The Times Alicia Simmons, left, and Danner Weeks take apart a piece of play equipment Tuesday, Nov. 20, inside the Interactive Neighborhood for Kids in Gainesville. Some items are being thrown out following a September flood. INK ■ Continued from 1A Hooper added, “If (an item) had the potential of creating mold, it went into the dumpster. It is not in this place.” Insurance is helping cover areas damaged by water, but “then there are other areas that had been loved to death that we’re trying to revamp and renew so that we can create a beautiful envi ronment when people walk through the door,” Hooper said. “That funding has to come out of our pockets, so any volunteers and any donations we can get are greatly appreciated.” Before the flooding, the museum had been looking to move to a new, larger location in South Hall. “We did find a building that was ready to go, and we had a verbal com mitment .. but all of it fell through,” Hooper said. “We fully believe God has a plan for us, and that plan is not to move immediately.” So INK is staying put for now. “Even though it’s temporary, there’s major excitement going on and a great energy here,” Hooper said. Volunteers are coming in this week as INK moves forward in putting into place “what we need in each room, whether it be painting, recovering floors or build ing something,” she said. A Greater Hall Chamber of Com merce after hours event is set at INK for Dec. 18. “At whatever state we’re in, people can see the progress we’ve made, and see the needs,” Hooper said. The chamber’s after hours events are typically open to members and non members for a charge. “Our long-term goal is to build (a new museum), to make it what we want, and we’ve got a couple of feelers out there,” Hooper said. “The next few weeks are going to be very vital in learning that direction and how quickly to go there.” ‘Even though it’s temporary, there’s major excitement going on and a great energy here.’ Sheri Hooper Interactive Neighborhood for Kids founder Interactive Neighborhood for Kids Executive Director Mandy Volpe, left, and founder Sheri Hooper survey the repairs that have been made Tuesday, Nov. 20, as the children’s museum continues to be renovated. Obituary information Death notices are printed free as a public service by The Times. More information can be provided in paid obituaries. The rate is $50 per 100 words. There is an additional mandatory $40 fee for online services, which includes a guest book that allows family and friends to post condolences. Deadline for publication is 6:30 p.m. seven days a week. Death notices and obituaries are accepted only from funeral homes. OBITUARIES L. Wayne Abernathy April 1, 1938-Nov. 24, 2018 L. Wayne Abernathy, age 80, of Lula passed away Saturday, Nov. 24,2018, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Wayne was born April 1, 1938, in Gaines ville to the late Henry Franklin and Mazie Lawrence Abernathy. He began his life-work at Georgia Chair and then moved to Chicopee Manufacturing. He also worked with Jack Prince Corporation where he invented and patented a deboning machine that was sold nationally and internationally. Later he would purchase Diane Foods, which became Diago Mexican Foods. He was the owner/operator of Diago until he sold to Mission Foods. After retirement, he opened Eagle’s Nest Pottery in Cleveland and Gainesville. He was on his 37th year of being a member of the Board of Pub lic Safety with the State of Georgia. He served under five governors. He was named small businessman of the year in 1984. He served as governmental relations chairman of Gaines ville Junior College Board, Lanier Tech Board and East Hall High VOT Board. Wayne is known as “Buddy” to his grand children. He attended Victory Baptist Church. He loved his country, his family and had a pas sion for woodworking. Most of all he loved the Lord, reading his Bible with little Ruby in the mornings and was very concerned about where his friends and family would spend eter nity. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Poore and Bernice Tritt; brothers, John Henry Abernathy and Ralph Abernathy. Survivors include, wife of 63 years and prankster partner, Ruby Abernathy; son and daughter-in-law, John Wayne and Wendi Aber nathy; daughter, Denise Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Gay and Rev. Scott Waters; grand children, Kacee (Tim) Criddle, Amy Smith (Cory Tucker), Renee (Chris) Porter, Matthew (Betsy) Waters, Ryan Waters, Lauren Aberna thy (Nick Rouadi), great-grandchildren, Elijah Thompson, Alivia Criddle, Madison Criddle, Jacob Criddle, Jace Waters and soon-to-be Watson Porter. Close special friend, Dennis Brown, a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives also survive. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Monday Nov. 26, 2018, at Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce and again from noon until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27,2018, at Victory Baptist Church in Gainesville. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tues day, Nov. 27, 2018, at the Victory Baptist Church in Gainesville with Rev. Scott Waters and Col. Mark McDonough from the Georgia State Patrol officiating. Burial will follow in the Gillsville Cemetery. The Georgia State Patrol Honor Guard will be pallbearers and the Georgia State Board of Public Safety will serve as honorary pallbear ers whom he loved dearly. Mr. Abernathy will lie in state from noon until 2 p.m. at the church on Tuesday. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce Sign the online guest book at gainesville times.com. The Times, Gainesville, Ga. Nov. 26, 2018 Hugh H. Roberts Jan. 6, 1941-Nov. 17, 2018 Mr. Hugh H. Roberts, age 77, of Homer, Ga., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. The family will receive friends on Wednes day, Nov. 28,2018, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Memorial Park Funeral Home, with interment service to follow immediately at Alta Vista Cemetery. Hugh was born on Jan. 6, 1941, in Gaines ville, Ga., to James Frank Roberts and Susie Smallwood Roberts. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Northside Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Betty Coker Roberts (wife), Evie Roberts (sister), Jack and Mary Ann (brother and sister-in-law), Bessie Roberts (stepmother) and Donald Nix (brother-in-law). Mr. Roberts is survived by James and Montine Roberts (brother and sister-in-law), Marguerite and Tommy Snow (sister and brother-in-law), Susie Nix (sister), Renee and Alden Scott (sister and brother-in-law), Teddy Roberts (son), Ciera Roberts (granddaugh ter), Chance Frady (grandson), Tony Roberts (son), Brandy (granddaughter), Timmy Rob erts (son), Christopher Roberts (grandson), Tammy and Jeff Elliott (daughter and son-in- law), Drake and Caleb (grandsons), numerous grandchildren, great grand-children, nieces and nephews. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville Sign the online guest book at gainesville times.com. The Times, Gainesville, Ga. Nov. 26, 2018 DEATH NOTICES Geraldine L. Braswell April 3, 1924-Nov. 24, 2018 Geraldine L. “Geri” Braswell, 94, of Gaines ville died Saturday. Funeral service, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, funeral home chapel. Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, Gainesville. James Larry Davis Died Nov. 25, 2018 James Larry Davis, 80, of Gillsville died Sunday. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. Charles Thomas Dennard Sr. Died Nov. 24, 2018 Charles Thomas Dennard Sr., 78, of Gaines ville died Saturday. Celebration of life, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, First Baptist Church. Memorial Park North, Gainesville. William Richard “Bill” Goode Oct. 14, 1928-Nov. 25, 2018 William Richard “Bill” Goode, 90, of Gaines ville died Sunday. Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, Gainesville. Donald Charles Heber Died Nov. 24, 2018 Donald Charles Heber, 83, of Cumming died Saturday. McDonald and Son Funeral Home, Cumming. Irma Ramirez Hernandez Died Nov. 24, 2018 Irma Ramirez Hernandez, 56, of Oakwood died Saturday. Funeral mass, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, Mision Catolica San Pablo II. Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville. Mary Kathryn Ledbetter Died Nov. 24, 2018 Mary Kathryn “Mama Better” Ledbetter, 99, of Cumming died Saturday. Funeral ser vice, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, New Harmony Baptist Church. Ingram Funeral Home & Cre matory, Cumming. Frances Miller Mathis Died Nov. 25, 2018 Frances Miller Mathis, 94, of Gainesville died Sunday. Celebration of life, 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, First Baptist Church. Memorial Park North, Gainesville. Paul Damian McMaster Dec. 7, 1967-Nov. 23, 2018 Paul Damian McMaster, 50, of Cum ming died Friday. Celebration of life, 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, Highlands Church, Cum ming. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming. Sue Pelfrey Died Nov. 25, 2018 Sue “Lovie” Pelfrey, 86, of Gainesville died Sunday. Funeral service, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, funeral home chapel. Hillside Chapel Funeral Home, Gainesville. Henry Rue June 19, 1969-Nov. 23, 2018 Henry Rue, 49, of Gainesville died Fri day. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, funeral home chapel. Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, Gainesville. Robert Henry Watson Died Nov. 25, 2018 Robert Henry Watson, 92, of Oakwood died Sunday. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville.