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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PACE 3A Stacy Caudell has run in marathons in 50 states Marathon Man RUNNING MARATHONS SINCE 1992 Stacy Caudell, who grew up in Banks County, has run marathons in all 50 states. He started running the long-distance races in 1992. Lula council discusses millage and procedures A Texas man who grew up in Banks County and still has relatives in the area has com peted in marathons in all 50 states. Stacy Caudell completed a marathon recently in Maine which was the 50th state for him. “I am now a finisher in the 50 States Marathon Club,” he said. “I completed a 26.2 mile marathon in my 50th state last Sunday in Portland, Maine.” Caudell said he had just been “a casual 5K and 10K weekend runner” when some friends challenged him to try a marathon. His first effort was the Smoky Mountain Mara thon in Townsend, Tenn., in 1992. ‘‘I only wanted to improve on my time after the first one,” he said. “I had no idea it would lead to doing all 50 states. ‘‘I just ran the ones that I thought would be spe cial. The Marine Corps in Washington, D.C., was very special. The course went by all the monuments in our Cap ital. Chicago was my fastest at 3 hours 14 minutes. I quali fied for Boston and ran it in 1996, the 100th anniversary. There were about 36,000 fin- The Banks County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests during the past week: •Jose Maria Aguilera, 24, 600 Ermine Road, Lot 600, West Columbia, S.C., weav ing over the roadway and giving false name, address or date of birth to a law enforce ment officer. •Tammy Lynn Brand, 41, 134 River Street, Helen, pro bation violation. •Bradford Ray Carlan, 50, 260 Chatham Road, Homer, child support abandonment. •Phillip Ashley Casey, 28, 721 Dodd Road, Commerce, pedestrian under the influence of alcohol or drugs. •Noe D. Corea, 29, 734 JW 145, Eastanollee, obscured or missing license plate. •Trenton Shane Dillard, 31, 160 Derby Street, Athens, probation violation. •James Faulkner, 60, 523 Athens Street, Homer, proba tion violation. •Alicia Flores, 41, 408 Heritage Hills Drive, Com merce, driving without a valid Mended Hearts to meet Monday The local Mended Hearts chapter will hold its next regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at BJC Medical Center’s confer ence room. The staff dietitian will give a program on diabetes and the heart. For more information on the organization, contact George Evans, chapter pres ident, at 706-335-6568. ishers that day.” Caudell and his wife moved from Gainesville to Phoenix, Ariz., in 1997. There, he started running in marathons in the western states. ‘When I got to 20 states, I qualified to join the Club,” he said. ‘‘From that point, it be came an obsession to finish all the states. The biggest ob stacle in my way was the cost and time to travel, in addition driver’s license and tag light required. •Ashley Juell Green, 18, 437 Evans Street, Apt. 7, Homer, illegal possession of a controlled substance. •Gary Lee Henson, 26, 193 Chambers Street, Homer, pro bation violation. •Randy Lee Hughes, 29, 177 Highway 51 North, Hom er, battery, cruelty to children and criminal trespass. •Joseph Leroy Jarrard, 30, 344 Barnes Circle Road, Com merce, child support abandon ment. •Amanda Darlene King, 34, 103 Tipton Drive, P.O. Box 602, Alto, failure to appear. •Jody Shalisa Knight, 34, 1136 Old Emerson Road, Lot 8, Hull, driving under the in fluence (DUI)/alcohol and failure to maintain lane. •Shannon Lamar McCal- lister, 23, 7489 West County Line Road, Lula, illegal pos session of a controlled sub stance. •Dennis Earl Nation, 50, 841 Highway 51 North, Hom- to the training to stay in mara thon shape during the summer heat in Phoenix. Many days, I would come home from work and do an eight mile run in 100+ degree heat.” Caudell said he has special memories from each state, including: Starting after a moment of silence by the Oklahoma City Memorial; running by the lava fields on the Ironman course in Kona, er, illegal possession of a con trolled substance. •Esteban Rivera Perez, 25, 338 Vieto Avenue, Greer, S.C., driving without a valid driver’s license and failure to maintain lane. •Jose Trindad Perez, 33, 302 Harvey Road, Greer, S.C., open container violation. •Dennis Michael Queen, 44, no address given, child support abandonment. •Robert Irving Spivey, 44, 1678 Sims Bridge Road, Com merce, disorderly conduct. •Alejandro Vazquez, 40, 3181 Wallace Trail, Gaines ville, weaving over the road way and DUI/alcohol. •Haley Evaughan Weaver, 20, 332 Hidden Meadows, Maysville, arrest warrant. •Ronnie Cartee, 50, pedes trian under the influence of alcohol or drugs. •James Crawford Casebolt, 37, 52 Preston Court, Com merce, public drunkenness. •Tommy Faulkner, 46, 124 Candler Street, Homer, driv ing with a suspended driver’s HI; starting with a low level Blue Angel fly-over in Pensa cola; being cheered by a re ported million fans lining the roads into Boston; running at 8,000’ in the Colorado Rock ies; finishing at the goal line at Marshall University’s foot ball field; running through the infield of Churchhill Downs in Louisville; along the Jer sey Shore north from Cape May; through downtown Chi cago, and the list goes on.” Caudell said not that he has been in marathons in all 50 states he will have to “find an other challenge to keep run ning.” “Some of our club members become hooked and try for multiple finishes,” he said. “I will not be able to afford that cost. But, maybe I will shoot for a hundred. I am at 68 total marathons.” Caudell moved to Texas in 2005 and he is the city engi neer (and interim city man ager) at Lucas, a small town on the northeast side of Dal las. His wife, Kathy is also a runner. They met at the Gainesville Running Club in 1990 and have been running together ever since. They have no children other than their Yorkie, Gina. license. •Clyde Gaines, 60, 228 Pin- etree Circle, Maysville, public drunkenness and obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers. •Janie Lynn Garrett, 36, 182 Barnes Road, Commerce, possession of marijuana. •Victor George Gray, 17, 172 Chambers Street, Homer, illegal possession of danger ous drugs. •Norman Douglas Harris, 28, 471 Loganville Highway, Winder, driving under the in fluence (DUI)/ alcohol. •Robbin Iola Hunt, 52, 428 Wynn Lake Road, Carnesville, disorderly conduct. •Joshua Thomas Ivester, 17, 183 Riverbend Drive, Com merce, illegal possession of dangerous drugs. •Patonya Lois Nation, 32, 141 Roxie Hill Lane, Corne lia, aggravated assault. •Zackary Taylor Smith, 17, 260 Victoria Way, Commerce, theft by shoplifting and pos session of marijuana across guard line. BY JUSTIN POOLE Lula city council discussed a laundry list of topics Monday night during a work session. In preparation for the regular council meeting the members discussed items on the work ses sion agenda including: review of the exclusive provider ordinance second reading; vacancy on the Downtown Development Au thority; proposal for cell phone compensation; solid waste up- The first annual Christmas Ba zaar at the Chamber will be held on Friday, Dec. 5, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “We anticipate the town square to be lined with children and adults who have come out in the chilly weather to celebrate the holiday season,” said chamber director Tara Fulcher. A Christmas parade starts at noon, with Santa to appear. “We look forward to many lo cal businesses, clubs, marching units and organizations to partici pate in the parade,” Fulcher said. “We are also asking parade par ticipants to collect canned goods for the local food bank, Generous Hearts, which will enable them to feed people who were in need over the holiday season. Shop pers can enjoy the many arts and crafts booths available along with holiday music and carols.” The lighting of the Christmas tree will also take place at dark in front of the historical courthouse. “This is an evening to bundle up the kids and come celebrate date; and the current financial status. Other topics discussed were: Pine Street waterline replace ment and the cost of the drive way and road bores; utilities policies and procedures; Hall and Banks County 2009 millage rates; right of way concerning water and sewer; Veterans Park Ground Breaking; status of the old city hall; and Yard of the Month the holiday season with the entire community,” Fulcher said. “This event is planned so the communi ty can gather together for visiting old friends, making new friends, drinking hot chocolate, watching the parade, enjoying the fights, singing carols, strolling from booth to booth doing your Christ mas shopping. This is to be an exciting holiday event filled with community spirit for all ages.” Chamber leaders are seek ing volunteers to assist with the parade. Call 706-677-2108 for more information. TREE DECORATING A tree decorating contest is planned in conjunction with the bazaar, with businesses, organiza tions and schools invited to enter. The deadline for applications is Nov. 14. Winners will be announced at 5 p.m. on Dec. 5 for originality, creativity, use of materials and overall presentation. For more information, call 706-677-2108, fax 706-677-2109 or e-mail bankscountychamber@ windstream.net. ATTENTION CHOCOLATE LOVERS, BAKERS AND TASTERS! You're invited to attend the 2008 CHOCOLATE FAIR ON NOVEMBER 10,2008 FROM 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the TANGER TOWN CENTRE at Banks Crossing Want to win $100? Enter a chocolate dish in the Banks County CVB Chocolate Fair Chocolate Competition and if your dish wins, you'll receive $1001 Entry fee is $25 and the deadline to enter is November 6, 2008. Want to taste all the chocolate dishes in the competition? Purchase a ticket in advance for $5 (tickets are $7 at the door) to attend the fair and taste all the dishes in the competition. No one admitted without ticket. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Tickets and entry forms available in Homer at First Georgia Bank; and at Banks Crossing at RE/MAX Select Commerce in the Commerce Crossing mall; and in Cornelia at the Community Bank & Trust main branch. For an entry form or more information, call the Banks County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) at 706-677-5265 or email bankscvb@windstream.net. FORTSON Well Drilling & Environmental Services, Inc. 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