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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PACE 9A FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Banks County High School Healthcare Science class members were giving free blood pressure checks at the annual turkey giveaway on Friday at Banks Coun ty Middle School. BCHS senior Melinda Brown (L) is shown taking the blood pressure of Kalup Shoemaker, 1, Commerce. The annual event is sponsored by Banks County Family Connection and Generous Hearts. Several agencies were on hand to offer free blood glucose screenings, blood pressure checks and pass out information on their agencies. Photo by Sharon Hogan DOT to hold meeting on Lula bridge The Georgia Department of Transportation will hold a public information open house meeting to discuss a proposed bridge replace ment and road realignment on State Route 52 over the Chattahoochee River in Lula. The meeting will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Lula Elementary School cafeteria, located at 6130 Chattahoochee Street in Lula. DOT engineers will be available to discuss the proposed project. There will be no formal presentation. “Along with replacing the bridge, we plan to straighten out some curves and flatten the road around the bridge,” said DOT district engineer Russell McMurry. “We will work on a mile- long section of Hwy. 52 at the bridge.” Anyone unable to attend the meeting may send comments on the project to Glenn Bowman, DOT, 3993 Aviation Circle, Atlanta, Ga., 30336. All comments will be considered in the development of the final project design, McMurry said. Comments must be submitted by Dec. 16. Baldwin approves SPLOST spending BY SHARON HOGAN The Baldwin City Council approved the spending of Banks County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) revenues at a called meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20. The 2001 SPLOST will be reimbursed $20,200 with the 2006 SPLOST revenues for water meters. SPLOST funds will also go toward payment of invoices from Engineering Management Inc. for the Park Avenue project. In other business: •the council unanimously approved spending $5,650 of SPLOST 4 funds to purchase water meter replacement materials and supplies. •December 22 was approved as the Water Department’s turn-off day. A letter will be sent to every one on the turn-off list. •council member Jeff Murray provided an update on the fence at the Roadside Park that Zach Slaton is currently replacing for his Eagle Scout project. •the council awarded an asphalt contract to C.W. Matthews Contracting in the amount of $99,000. Baldwin lists holiday closings BY SHARON HOGAN The Baldwin City Council has announced the holiday closings for its city offices. City offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27 and 28, for Thanksgiving; Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 24 and 25, in observance of Christmas; and Thursday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s. BJC continued from page 1A Death notices Paid obit Lillie Lewallen Lillie Faye Lewallen, 82, of Commerce, died Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Stephens County, she was the daughter of the late Holman and Pearl Williams Ayers. She was self-employed, having retired from Lewallen’s Tot and Teen Shop, and was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Commerce. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Felton Lewallen, Commerce; daughter and son- in-law, Jean and Billy Parson, Cumming; son and daughter- in-law, Mike and Paulette Lewallen, Commerce; grand sons, Eric Parson, Cumming, Paul Lewallen and Brad Lewallen, both of Commerce; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Amber and Braison Lewallen, all of Commerce, Cayla and Cody Lewallen, Maysville, and Nikki Parson, Cumming; sis ters, Ann Kennedy, Clarksville, Mary Ensley, Tucker, and Pat Lord, Upland, Calif. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 15, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Webb offi ciating. Burial was in the Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, November 27, 2008. 'Teddy' Usher Teri “Teddy” Whitmire Usher, 49, of Cleveland, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at her resi dence following an extended illness. Born in New Jersey, she had lived in Habersham and White Counties most of her life. Mrs. Usher was the mother of Allison Mullinax of Alto. Funeral services were held Friday, November 21, in the chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with the Revs. Paul Flynn and Dennis Turner officiating. The Banks County News, November 27, 2008. Nolie Bellamy Nolie LuRuth Ayers Bellamy, 85, of New Bethel Community, died Monday, November 17, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. Born on May 14, 1923, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late John Franklin and Myrt Wood Ayers. She was a retired teacher and taught many years at Eastanollee Elementary School. She was a lifelong active member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bellamy was pre ceded in death by a son, Ralph Newton Bellamy Jr.; siblings, Octie Ayers, Corene McFarlin, Alene Wilkinson, Sue Ayers, Janelle Andrews, Darvin Ayers and John F. Ayers Jr.; and a great-grandchild, Alison Bertrang. Survivors include her hus band, Ralph N. Bellamy Sr., daughter and son-in-law, Jan, who is a principal and long time educator in Banks County School System and is present ly principal at Banks County Elementary School in Homer, and John, who teaches in Banks County, Bertrang, Carnesville; grandchildren, Shawn Bertrang, Amy Crump, Charli Bellamy, Anna Wilkinson and R.N. Bellamy; great-grandson, Drew Bertrang; and sister, Dorothy Bellamy, Carnesville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 19, at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ryan Seawright, Bill Ratliff and Donald Phillips officiating. Burial was in the church cem etery. Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, November 27, 2008. Clara Fitzpatrick Clara Mildred Fitzpatrick, 93, of Ila, died Thursday, November 20, 2008, at her residence. A native of Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Bennett and Anno Parks Segars. She was a seamstress and a very active member of Ila Baptist Church until her health declined not allowing her to attend. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Fitzpatrick; and daugh ter, Beverly Hardison. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Wanda Thomas and Jimmy Lanphear, Ila, and Rachael Drake, Colbert; son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Cheryl Fitzpatrick, Mooresville, N.C.; brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Brenda Segars, Banks County; sister-in-law, Melease Watkins, Jacksonville, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 22, at Ila Baptist Church. Burial was at Ila Cemetery. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, November 27, 2008. Christine Elrod Christine Umbehant Elrod, 76, of Anderson, S.C., died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, in Anderson, S.C. Born on July 18, 1932, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Larkin and Emma Pitts Umbehant. She was a member of the River Heights Pentecostal Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Elrod was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan L. Elrod; son, Robert Andrew Dill; and brothers, Otis Umbehant, Elmo Umbehant, Arthur Umbehant and Everett Umbehant. Survivors include a son, John Dill, Belton, S.C.; broth ers, Gene Umbehant, Mt. Airy, Glenn Umbehant, Demorest; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Friday, November 21 at the Community Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. John Umbehant officiating. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, November 27, 2008. Roy Coggins Roy Chester Coggins, 79, of Commerce, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce, following an extended illness. Born in Gwinnett County, he was the son of the late Hubert and Birdie Overby Coggins and was Baptist. Mr. Coggins was the broth er of Frank D. Coggins of Maysville. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 20, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Burial was in Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Banks County News, November 27, 2008. 'Jerry' Pennington Geraldine Pennington, 82, of Talmo, died Sunday, November 9, 2008. A life long resident of Hall County, she was bom on July 6, 1926, she was the daughter of the late W.O. and Ether Collins Jarrett. Mrs. Pennington was the grandmother of Millie and Mark Love of Maysville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 12, in the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home with the Revs. Charles Jenkins and Mark Spence officiating. The Banks County News, November 27, 2008. George Hulsey George Junior Hulsey, 64, of Cleveland, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at his resi dence, following an extended illness. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Robert and Mamie Simmons Hulsey. He worked as a pulpwooder and was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church. Survivors include his dear friend, Sandra McJunkin; daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Ricky Alexander and Tasha and Jimmy Everhart; sons and daughters-in-law, Mitchell and Michelle Clark, Tommy and Pam McJunkin, Christopher Hulsey, and Jimmy McJunkin; grandchildren, Brandon McJunkin, CJ Woodall, Jessica Parr, Jennifer Maxwell, Destiny Clark and Hayden Clark. No services are planned at this time. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, is in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, November 27, 2008. Donald Hardman Donald Hardman, 44, of Demorest, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008, following a sudden illness. He was bom on November 25, 1963, in Jackson County, the son of Michael Hardman of Cleveland, and Linda Webb of Demorest. He attended the Return Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his parents, include a son, Andrew Hardman; sister, Angela Usher; and brothers, Ben Hardman and Daniel Hardman. Graveside services were held Thursday, November 20, at the Return Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Billy Burrell and Mr. Skipper Smith officiating. Memorials contributions may be made to The Donald Hardman Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 58, Demorest, GA 30535. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, November 27, 2008. Please Read, then Recycle! Yarbrough said the proceeds of the acquisition would be used to pay all accounts pay able, liabilities and debts, including all outstanding bonds. Any money left over would go into a trust fund to provide indigent care for resi dents of the two counties. Yarborough said Doctors Hospital hopes local physi- That figure is an increase of almost $3,000 over the fire department’s 2008 budget, which had been amended mid year to add $2,000 to cover increased fuel costs. “Who came up with that number?” Lewis asked. “That’s a pretty big increase. I don’t see where that’s coming from.” According to City Clerk Barbara Thomas, Lyle did not submit a line item budget to indicate where the extra money would go. dans will be investor/owners of the new facility, which under the terms of the letter of intent would have to be built within three miles of the current facility. The nonbinding agreement stipulates that the new owners would “maintain and invest in current facilities as well as apply for a CON (certificate “Can’t we just ask for something in writing?” asked Villyard. “Yes we can,” the mayor responded. “If it’s totally necessary, go with it,” Lewis said. “If it’s not...” Councilman Clay Dorsey pointed out that the city con tracts with the fire department for fire protection. “Last year it (the budget) went up because of fuel costs,” he said. Also coming up on Monday of need) for a replacement facility in Jackson County, within three miles of the existing hospital” and that it would “recruit additional physicians in various special ties.” Kevin Attarha, senior devel opment executive for EDT, did not immediately return a call for comment. night’s agenda is the approval of a resolution authorizing the addition of a $5 “technology fee” on all citations written by city police. “We don’t have any choice but to pass that,” said Baker, pointing out that the new fee is a state assessment. The council will also appoint a representative to the Piedmont Regional Library Board. Baker indicated that the current member, Eddie Brake, would like to remain on the board. 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