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PAGE 8A THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008 Homer man talks about WWII experiences Death notices SPECIAL PRESENTATION Harvie Lance, Sean Childers, Roy Beck, and Beverly Thompson are shown at a recent meeting of the Amer ican Legion in Jefferson. T he story of a marine who served in the unit known for raising the American flag at Iwo Jima was presented by his grandson dur ing the September meeting of American Legion Post 56 in Jefferson. In addition, Roy Beck of Homer, a living survivor of the World War II battle on the vol canic Japanese-held island, was present to answer questions about his experiences and the heroics and horrors that took place during the 1945 battle. Sean Childers, president of Hometown Bank in Braselton, presented a PowerPoint slide program while telling those attending about the war experi ence of his grandfather, Aubrey Roberts, which included the famous flag-raising event atop Mt. Suribachi. According to Childers, his grandfather was selected to join a 42-man unit from E company, 2nd battalion, 28th regiment, 5th marine division to climb the volcanic high point on the island and raise an American flag. The team fought its way to the top and several of the men planted the flag on top using an abandoned section of water pipe as a flag pole. Although Roberts was a member of the unit, he was not among the ones who raised the first flag. Shortly afterward, the first flag was taken down and a larger flag from one of the troop car rier vessels was raised in its place. The photograph taken of the second flag raising went on to become the most famous war time picture of World War II. A group picture of all those who made it to the top was taken after the flags were raised. Childers pointed out his grand father in the group as well as a couple of the men who actu ally raised the second flag and who are featured in the famous Marine Memorial sculpture. Photographs of mins taken on the island by Childers dur ing a visit to Iwo Jima were part of the presentation. Childers also told legion members that his grandfather was the twin brother of Ennis Roberts, who had joined the coast guard in 1935 and was the first American from Hall County killed in action in World War II. He died instantly when a German torpedo struck the coast guard cutter on which he was serving during the early months of 1942. Childers noted that when he visited Iwo Jima, he carried the flag that draped the cof fin of his grandfather and also one that his grandfather flew regularly at his home. Both were hoisted on top of Mt. Suribachi during his trip to the island in honor of his grandfather and all those who fought there. On hand for the presenta tion was marine veteran Beck, who was there during the fighting and confirmed many of the remarks by Childers. He recalled the moment the first flag was raised and the roar of cheers by Americans on the island. Beck had a large map of the island and answered ques tions about his battle expe riences and locations where some of the combat took place. He was assisted by Beverly Thompson, adjutant of American Legion Post 215 in Homer, who accompanied Beck to the meeting. Beck is also a member of post 215. Also attending was Priscilla Daves, Arcade, who told legion members about plans for Arcade’s centennial cel ebration next year and plans to honor veterans from the community. She asked for volunteers to serve on the cen tennial committee. Harvie Lance, post com mander, introduced all those participating in the program. Maysville Elementary School teacher honored LOCK RECOGNIZED Each year, Georgia Power recognizes some of the best and brightest new teachers in Georgia. Among those receiving a “New Teacher Assistance Grant” was De nise Lock, a teacher at Maysville Elementary School. Shown are: (front row, L-R) Dean Maryellen Cosgrove, College of Education, Gainesville State University; Denise Lock, grant recipient; Bobby Lock, husband of recipient; and (back row, L-R) Roger Tench, Georgia Power Comer local manager; and Kevin Fletcher, VP of Georgia Power Community and Economic Develop ment. Denise Lock, a teacher at Maysville Elementary School, was among 35 of Georgia's best and brightest new teachers to receive a New Teacher Assistance Grant from Georgia Power. Kevin Fletcher, Georgia Power's vice president of Community and Economic Development, presented the teachers with the grants at an awards lun cheon September 13 at the company’s headquarters in Atlanta. Teacher nominations were submitted to Georgia Power by the 17 Georgia public col leges and universities that have a school of education. To be eligible for the grant, candidates had to be in the top 25 percent of their class academically, be a first-year teacher employed by a public school in Georgia, and dem onstrate a high aptitude for teaching. Georgia Power began the program in 2004 as a way to encourage new teachers to stay in the profession and to pro vide them with much-needed funds to purchase classroom supplies, equipment or mate rials not provided by their schools. “Teacher retention contin ues to be a major challenge in Georgia,” said Fletcher. “In the next four years, 50 per cent of our baby boomer-age teachers will retire. It's criti cal that we hire a significant number of new teachers and give them incentives to stay with the profession. “The new jobs being created in Georgia require an edu cated work force, and busi nesses must lend their support to improving the quality of education to ensure Georgia's economic viability continues to flourish. This program is Georgia Power's way of telling new teachers that we appreciate their contributions and we hope they will remain committed to the profession.” A graduate of Gainesville State College, Lock can use the $1,000 grant purchase items such as books, educa tional CDs or DVDs, com puters or projectors, or other supplies. The awards ceremony was attended by the recipients’ school principals, superin tendents of schools, deans of the College of Education, and the professors who nominated the teacher. Georgia Power’s region vice presidents also attended the ceremony. Flu shot clinic planned for Oct. 10 at BCMS Melissa Tippett Melissa Susan Tippett, 47, of Homer, died Monday, September 29, 2008, at Stephens County Hospital. Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of William C. and Rosa Hardeman Reed of Homer and was a homemaker. Survivors in addition to her parents, include a daughter, Nicole Gardiner. Alto; sisters, Debbie Banks and Rosemary Gicker, both of Homer, Wanda Roper, Oakwood, and Tammy Brand, Cleveland; brothers, David Reed, Homer, Mark Reed, Massachusetts, and Brock Reed, Athens; one grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Thursday, October 2, at the home of William and Rosa Reed. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, October 2, 2008. Ray Dodd Ray Wilford Dodd, 73, of Gainesville, died Wednesday, September 24. 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following an extended illness. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Charlie Howard and Laura Wade Dodd. He was retired from Hulsey's Home Improvement and was a member of Eastview Baptist Church. Mr. Dodd was pre ceded in death by his wife, Onidia Loggins Dodd; a daugh ter, Peggy Brown; grandson, Darrin Brown; great-grandchil dren, Shane Buffington and Carrie Harrell. Survivors include daughters, Patsy Howard, Gillsville, Marie Ramey, Maysville, Kathy Ledford and Katie Crane, both of Gainesville; 10 grandchil dren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchil dren; brother and sister-in-law, L.C. and Mary Frances Dodd, Gainesville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Connie and Dan Broome, Lula, and Altonia and Robert Eason, Carrollton; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 27, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Grady White and Fred Patton officiat ing. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, October 1, 2008. Adam Lovell Adam Lovell, 21, of Mt. Airy, died Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, fol lowing injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Hall County on December 3, 1986, he was the son of Terry Cecil and Judy Coley Lovell. He was the grandson of Morris and Clara Free of Baldwin. Funeral services were held Monday, September 29, at Alto Congregational Holiness Church with the Revs. Tim Beasley, Greg Coley, and Tim Coley officiating. The Banks County News, October 2, 2008. Hughie Worley Hughie Hoyt Worley, 85, of Toccoa, died Thursday, September 22, 2008, at his resi dence. He was the son of the late Hughie Taylor and Desi Lou Smith Worley. Mr. Worley was grandfather of Jason and Mary Worley, Lula; great-grandfather of Parker Worley, Lula; and uncle of Dwayne Worley and Cecil Worley, both of Banks County. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 27, 2008, in the chapel of Whitlock Mortuary in Toccoa. The Banks County News, October 2, 2008. The Banks County News has expanded its cover age of obituary notices. Pictures and personal information, such as hob bies and interests, are now included in these notices which are listed at no charge for the first pub lication. Direct quotes from family members may also be included. All notices are subject to editing. For more information, or to give information to be included in a funeral notice, call Betty Small. 706-367-1861. Up To 20% OFF Trees • Shrubs • Perennials 1 to 40 gallon containers and up to 5-inch caliper B&B 10,000’s of Plants, 100’s of varieties A flu shot clinic will be held at Banks County Middle School on Friday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. After the clinic at the mid dle school, the Banks County Health Department will be open for flu shots on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. As always, public health workers expect the clinics to be busy, so allow plenty of time to receive service. Visitors are asked to be considerate and patient with others. The cost for the vaccine is $25. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted at all health departments. It is recommended that peo ple in the following groups get the flu shot: •all persons, including school-aged children, who want to reduce the risk of becoming ill with influenza or of transmitting influenza to others Rabies clinic set Oct. 10 A rabies clinic will be held in Maysville from 10 a.m. to noon at the city park in Maysville on Saturday, Oct. 18. Discounted rabies vaccines will be offered for $8 each. •all children aged 6-59 months (i.e., 6 months to 4 years); •all persons older than 50; •children and adolescents (aged 6 months to 18 years) who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy and who there fore might be at risk for expe riencing Reye syndrome after influenza vims infection; •women who will be preg nant during the influenza sea son; •adults and children who have chronic pulmonary (including asthma), cardiovas cular (except hypertension), renal, hepatic, hematological or metabolic disorders (includ ing diabetes mellitus); •adults and children who have immunosuppression (including immunosuppres sion caused by medications or by HIV); •adults and children who have any condition (e.g., cog nitive dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders, or other neuromuscular dis orders) that can compromise respiratory function or the handling of respiratory secre tions or that can increase the risk for aspiration; and •residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facili ties. •persons who live with or care for persons at high risk for influenza-related compli cations. 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