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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PACE 9A Death notices Sue Mealor Annie Sue Mealor, 74, Maysville, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville following a brief illness. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Evans and Pratt Burke Mealor. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lou Bishop. Miss Mealor was retired from the University of Georgia as an administrative assistant and also from the City of Maysville where she served as librarian. Survivors include two broth ers, the Rev. Jesse Mealor, Jefferson, and Billy Mealor, Lula; two sisters, Evelyn Sorrow and Millie Vaughn, both of Commerce; 11 nieces and nephews; 15 great-niec es and nephews and a special friend Smith Pounds. The funeral service was Monday, Sept. 15, at Maysville Baptist Church with the Rev. Jesse Mealor, the Rev. Joel Sorrow, the Rev. Karl Mealor, the Rev. Michael Brown and Dr. Brian Stowe officiating. Burial was in the Midway Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of the arrangements. The Banks County News, Sept. 18, 2008. Sylvia Hall Mrs. Sylvia June Hall, 59, Cumming, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. She was the mother of Kristopher and Jackie Hall, Lula. The funeral was held Saturday, Sept. 13, in the cha pel of Ingram Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Odom and the Rev. Robert Benson offi ciating. Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, Sept. 18, 2008 Joe Nix Ret. Sgt. Joe Nix, age 80 of Mt. Airy, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008, at Habersham Home East. Bom in Habersham County on September 28, 1927, he was the son of the late Joe Henry and Mamie Robinson Nix. He was a retired Staff Sergeant with the United States Army and member of Bethel Temple Congregational Holiness Church. During his tenure in the Army, he was stationed in Germany during World War II, Korea during the Korean Conflict, and Southeast Asia during Vietnam. He also was the owner and operator of Nix’s Service Station in Mt. Airy for 15 years. Along with proudly serving our nation, Joe was at home in the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Joe enjoyed providing friends and neigh bors with the produce from his garden. He was preceded in death by wife, Alexandria Bettencourt Nix; daughters, Bernice Ayers and April Nix; brothers, J. B. Nix, Boyce Nix, and Charlie Nix. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl & Scott Baxter of Demorest; sons and daughter-in-laws, Joe & Victoria Nix of Toccoa, Raymond & Teresa Nix of Palmer, Alaska, and John & Tia Nix of Clarkesville; son. Scooter Nix of Mt. Airy; son- in-law, Thomas Ayers of Mt. Airy; sisters, Lou Marion and Joyce Nix both of Santa Maria, California, Chris Shimek and Sue Treichelt both of Redland, Oregon, and Brenda Hanna of Langlois, Oregon; broth ers, Brace Nix of Lompac, California and Bill Nix of Anchorage, Alaska; brother-in- law, Gabe Bettencourt of San Luis Obispo, California; 18 grandchildren; 16 great grand children; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at Bethel Temple Congregational Holiness Church with Rev. Jonathan Fitzpatrick and Rev. Ronald Mote officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with full military honors provid ed by VFW Post #7720, the American Legion Post #84, and the Habersham County Disabled American Veterans Chapter #15. An online guest register is available at www.mcgaheegrif- fmandstewart.com. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, Sept. 18, 2008 Barbara E. Patterson Mrs. Barbara E. Patterson, 64, Homer, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at her residence. Born in Tifton, she was the daughter of the late Hosea Barnes and Janie Hobby Barnes. She was married to James Patterson. Survivors, along with her husband, include children, Carrie Flowers, Newnan, Julie Swan, Commerce, Leslie Tuten, Stockbridge, and Joey Hanley, Homer; grandchildren, Angela, Michael, Elizabeth and Johnathan Flowers, Jamie and Jeanie Swan, Katherine and Cassandra Tuten, Hannah and Natalie Hanley; four great grandchildren with another one on the way; one brother, Gerald Barnes, Maysville; and one sis ter, Marie Elam, Jonesboro. No memorial service has been scheduled at this time. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, Sept. 18, 2008 Vera Inez Meadows Vera Inez Meadows, 50, Hayesville, N. C., died Thursday, September 11, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Memorial services were held Saturday, September 13, 2008, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. The Reverend Leon McDonald officiated. Survivors include her daugh ter and son-in-law, Maresa and Jason Egerton, Mt. Airy; granddaughter, Sydney Reese Egerton, Mt. Airy; and sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Mack Hiland, Marble, N.C.; and a host of other family and friends also survive. Memorial Park Funeral Home of Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, Sept. 18, 2008. Estelle Sosebee Estelle Pauline Sosebee, 87, of Gainesville, died Saturday, September 6, 2008, at her resi dence, following an extended illness. Born in Madison County on October 9, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ollie Massey. She was the mother of Betty and Leon Roberts, Maysville, Dianne and Warren Williams, Linda and Fred Cantrell, all of Alto, and Rita and Reed Phillips, Lula. Graveside services were held Monday, September 8, at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Maxie Ladd officiat ing. The Banks County News, Sept. 11, 2008. Brenda Defoor Brenda Defoor, 50, of Clarkesville, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at her residence. Born in Stephens County, she was the daughter of Frances Hopkins and the late James Carlton Beck. She was the sister of Barbie and Tim Blackburn of Alto. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 19, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, with Pastor Ricky McFarlin officiat ing. Burial will be in Welcome Home Baptist Church cem etery. The Banks County News, Sept. 18, 2008. The Banks County News, your local source for church, social and community news. To subscribe, call 706-367-5233. Safety Day planned Sept. 29 in Homer B anks County Emergency Services will hold a Safety Festival in front of the historic courthouse in Homer on Monday, Sept. 29. The festival will be held from 5 p.m. to dark. “We want to invite and encourage all of our neighbors and friends in the commu nity to attend,” said 911 director Deidra Moore. “We will have many fun and edu cational events.” Plans include: •Children can learn safety with house fires by visiting the Smoke House. •Adults and children can learn basic first-aid and safety techniques (such as properly using a fire extinguisher) by vis iting the fire and EMS booth. •Adults and children can learn about 911 and pick up lots of stuff by visiting the Banks County E-911 booth. •Adults and children can learn more about law enforcement safety by visiting the sheriffs office booth. •Adults and children can learn more about emergency management, learn how to prepare a disaster kit and learn different ways that you can volunteer and help your community. Also planned at the meeting: Meet Georgia Forestry Commission and Smokey the Bear, meet Sparky the Fire Dog, visit the dunking booth and soak the fire chief, eat free hot dogs, see the fire trucks, see the ambulances, see the newly- operational mobile support, watch the responders compete and register for door prizes and more. The event is being held because September 2008 marks the fifth annual national preparedness month. The month was identified as National Preparedness Month to remind everyone that is the “per fect time to prepare for emergencies.” To support this at a local level, Banks County Emergency Management in con junction with Banks County Fire and EMS, Banks County Sheriff’s Office, Banks County E-911 and the Town of Homer is coordinating efforts to bring the citizens of Banks County together in a “fun-filled and educational day on becom ing better prepared to face emergencies and disasters.” National Farm Safety & Health Week observed Agriculture is one of the country’s most dangerous occupations. A total of 715 deaths and 80,000 disabling injuries were attributed to agriculture in 2007, statis tics released by the National Safety Council show. The death rate associated with agriculture ranks first among all occupations with its inju ry rate being ranked second behind the transportation and warehousing industry. If farmers are injured, it is very difficult for them to carry out their job of produc ing the world’s food and fiber. Because of this. Banks County Farm Bureau is stressing the importance of staying safe while farming during National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 21-27. The purpose of this week is to remind farm ers to guard against injuries that may occur while they are working on their farm. “Harvest season is in full swing in Georgia,” said Banks County Farm Bureau President, Henry D. Banks. “That means motorists are likely to encounter more tractors and other harvest ing equipment on the road as farmers move from one field to another. It’s important that we all do our part to avoid accidents.” Banks County Farm Bureau is especially encouraging farmers to be careful when operating slow-moving vehi cles on main roadways. It is important that motorists can easily see farm equipment. To help ensure this, farm equip ment should have a reflective orange triangle bordered with red on the back of the equip ment. This is required by Georgia law for any vehicle moving less than 25 miles an hour. If operating a piece of farming equipment after dark, it’s also advisable to have strips of reflective tape on all sides of the equipment. Motorists are urged to be cautious when traveling behind a slow-moving vehi cle. Don’t quickly pass a slow-moving vehicle on the road. Give the vehicle plenty of space to make a turn or stop, watch for hand signals from the driver of the vehicle and be on the lookout for small driveways that the vehi cle may be turning into. Because many farm injuries occur during crop production, with machinery accidents accounting for most injuries, farmers should inspect the tractor or harvest equipment before each use and repair any broken parts or leaking fluids. There should be shield guards on moving parts of the equipment. Equip trac tors and other farm equipment with a fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Filling the gas tank when the engine is cold will help avoid the risk of fire or an explosion. Farmers should also retrofit their trac tors with rollover protective structures and seatbelts and safety devices that stop the tractors when the driver is not in the seat. “Following these minor safety measures when work ing with farm equipment can prevent serious injuries and keep farmers on their feet and away from a doctor’s office,” said Banks County Farm Bureau President, Henry D. Banks. About 60 percent of farm injuries occur when farmers are working with large live stock. Cattle and swine have poor depth of field vision and are also colorblind, causing them to be sensitive to light, noises and sudden move ments. Male animals tend to act more aggressively and should be handled with extra caution. Livestock with young offspring have a strong mater nal instinct and tend to be very defensive and difficult to handle. Anyone working with live stock should always have an exit between himself and the animals, especially when working in close quarters. Avoid startling an animal by moving in a calm and pre dictable manner. One should never approach an animal from its blind spot, which is directly behind its hind quarters. Exercise patience when working with animals. Getting angry and yelling will only stress and agitate the ani mal and may cause defensive behavior. “Farmers and their fami lies are often either self- insured or have no insurance and can’t afford the pain and inconvenience of workplace injuries and death. Farmers typically lose four days for every injury they suffer,” said Banks County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Chair, Ann Gordon. “Yet, the daily duties of feeding and car ing for livestock and plant ing, tending and harvesting crops continue regardless of injuries.” www,Banks NewsTODAY.com Visit us online for the latest news during the week. II pv A \ # Friday, Sept. 19th Only! Seniors receive 10% off M ^ l\l If 11^ I 1 Z\ V many regular prices. Plus, take an additional ^ I X I I X LSi \ I 5% off regular and sale prices with your Sears card Senior Is anyone 60 years ot oge or older. Just show your driver's license or valid government ID. 10% otter excludes electronics. Otters exclude speckri purchases. Great Price Items, clearance, ctoseouts, Weber, gift cards, protection agreements and water heaters. Additional exclusions apply. Otter good 9/19/2008. Valid at participating locations only. See store for details. 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