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Homecoming
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Nahunta First Baptist Church
will hold homecoming Sunday
at 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker will
be Brantley County native Ed
Hurst.
Homecoming
Hickox Christian Faith Chapel
will hold homecoming Sunday
at 10:45 a.m. Featuring “The
Chosen”. Lunch will be served
after the service.
Revival
Under His Wings will hold
revival beginning on Monday
through Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Nightly. The speaker will be
Stacey Mullis. For more infor-
mation call 552-4293.
Seminar
The University of Georgia’s
International Trade Center
will hold a three hour seminar
on Website Globalization on
Wednesday at the Coastal Geor-
gia Center, 305 Fahm Street,
Savannah. Registration will
begin at 8:30 a.m. and the semi-
nar from 9 a.m. Until 12 p.m.
Advance registration is $98 or
$125 at the door. To pre-register
and pay by credit card go to
www.savannahsbdc.org or for
more information contact The
University of Georgia SBDC at
912-651-3200.
Wilson reunion
The descendants of Rob-
ert and Mary Ellen Lewis
Wilson will hold their annual
family reunion on Saturday at
Twin Rivers Baptist Church so-
cial hall. Lunch will be served
at 1 p.m. Please bring your
favorite main dish, side dish,
or dessert. For more informa-
tion call 462-7988.
Walker reunion
The descendants of the late
Hamp and Laura Walker will
hold their reunion on Saturday
at 1 p.m. at the home of Wiley
and Anita Crews. For more
information call Lovie Crews
at 462-5659.
Homecoming
Palmetto Pentecostal Church
will hold homecoming on
Sunday beginning at 11 a.m.
Special singing and preaching.
Speaker will be brother Ion
Johns.
Lee reunion
The descendants of James
F. Lee and Nancy Griffin Lee
will hold their family reunion
at the Hoboken Elementary
School Cafeteria on Sunday
from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch
will be served at 12:30 p.m.
Bring your favorite covered
dish and beverage, utensils and
ice will be provided. Contact
Susie Jacobs at 458-2379.
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Fish caught in Satilla River is a relative of the piranha
By Chris Buchanan
News editor
Swimmers in the Satilla
River may hope that the fish
aren’t biting after one local
angler caught a piranha-like
fish in the murky waters a
little over a week ago.
The Red Bellied Pacu
caught by J.L. Sapp has very
GLORY DAYS
Brantley chamber welcomes new Ace Hardware site
Brantley County chamber of Commerce members Ruby Ann, left, and Tim
Sawyer join with owner Billy Cochran and the staff of the newly relocated
Farmers and Builders Ace Homecenter on U.S. Highway 82 just east of
Nahunta for the ribbon cutting last week. The F&B was previously located
on U.S. Highway 301 south of Nahunta. The grand opening is set for Oct.
8 and 9 and will feature door prizes and two $250 shopping sprees plus
savings on almost every item in the store.
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pronounced teeth and dwells
in fresh water much like its
toothy cousin the piranha.
However, the Pacu’s
teeth are built for crushing
Enterprise this week and is
not indigenous to the area.
This evasive species
has already shown up in
freshwater lakes and rivers
shells and not for tearing throughout South Carolina
flesh according to Brantley according to one release from
County forestry officials. the Department of Natural
The fish is one of Resources.
three caught in the Satilla
a forestry official told the See Fish, page 9
Surrounded by mementos of his baseball
career, Harry Raulerson holds his most recent
award, a plaque marking his recent induction
into the state baseball hall of fame. Raul-
erson pitched for the Waycross Bears, a
minor league team in the late ‘40s and
early ‘50s, compiling impressive stats
which included a 17-game winning
streak and a league pitching record.
More on page 3.
Photo by Chris Buchanan
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DA to proceed
with Magnolia
grant process
By Chris Buchanan
News editor
The Brantley County Development Authority is moving
ahead with plans to facilitate Magnolia BioEnergy after Mon-
day’s regular meeting.
“[I] asked them to give me permission to proceed with the
grant process as we are getting close to time to submit,” Direc-
tor Jeanie Boland said.
Grant funds will be sought for road construction, a new
water tower and railroad spur into the complex.
According to Boland, the project is being worked on hand-
in-hand with the new “Green Industrial Park” partly because
the land was donated by Magnolia Land Holdings.
Meanwhile, the first biofuel industry in Brantley County -
United BioMass has undergone a name change.
Samples of the company’s new product were available at
the meeting.
However, according to Derek Peine, president of Biomass
Innovations, the name change was the result of the addition
of a new investment partner and the company’s product will
go largely unchanged except for package size.
Peine is also the new on-site manager according to Bo-
land though she said the original managers are still involved.
The Nahunta location currently employs 50 people, she
said.
In other business, the board:
• Will be looking into being the “conduit” for funds used
to put lighting at the new industrial park at the October meet-
ing. According to Okefenoke Rural Electric
• Membership Corporation Representative Gary Strick-
land, the county may use the OREMC’s Revolving Loan
Program for the project. He asked if the board would be inter-
ested in being the path through which those funds are sent.
• Postponed a vote to change the bylaws regarding audit-
ing practices for the Development Authority.
• Listened to announcements from Boland regarding the
Georgia Economic Developers Association meeting in Savan-
nah Georgia. Both gubernatorial candidates attended the
meeting.
• Announced that the Joint Development Authority is
working on a site certification process for regional sites.
• Announced that the Development Authority will be
participating in the McGladrey Classic Golf Tournament by
sponsoring 20 statewide project directors for the event. The
tournament is one of the latest on the Professional Golf As-
sociation Fall Series.
Gasoline prices fall 2.8 cents
Average retail gasoline prices in Georgia have fallen 2.8
cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.56/g yesterday.
This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.3
cents per gallon in the last week
to $2.70/g, according to gasoline
price website GeorgiaGasPrices.
com.
Including the change in gas prices in
Georgia during the past week, prices yesterday
were 28.2 cents per gallon higher than the same
day one year ago and are 5.3 cents per gallon
higher than a month ago. The national average has
increased 1.8 cents per gallon during the last month
and stands 20.7 cents per gallon higher than this day
one year ago.
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1985 reunion
The Brantley County High
School Class of 1985 will hold
their 25th class reunion on Sat-
urday, October 16 from 6-11 p.m.
at Kds in Waycross. RSVP on
Facebook or call 912-285-3300.

Daycare
Melissa’s Little Friends Day-
care has openings for children
of all ages, accepts DFCS
subsidies. Only $75 per week.
Quality childcare that’s afford-
able. Call 473-2688.
Football workout
Football workouts will be held
for 9/10 and 11/12 boys at the
field next to Bennett’s Phar-
macy on Monday’s, Tuesday’s,
and Thursday’s at 6 p.m. For
more information call Stetson
Bennett at 462-3784.
Forestry tour
A Field Tour and Seminar will
be held on Thursday, October
7 from 3:45-8:30 p.m. At the
Brantley County High School
Cafeteria. A catered meal will
be provided for registered
attendees free of charge. For
more information and to pre-
register please RSVP to the
Natural Resource Conserva-
tion Service by calling Shanda
at 912-427-2502 ext. 3. Deadline
to pre-register is Thursday,
September 30.
Plant sale
OTC will hold a plant sale on
Thursday, October 7 from 8
a.m. Until 4 p.m. At the OTC
Environmental Horticulture
Greenhouse across the road
from the main campus, 1701
Carswell Ave., Waycross.
Dixon
Descendants of Barney Clinton
Dixon and Isabelle Jones Dixon
will hold thier annual family
Cutest baby
The Miss Golden Isles Board
of Directors will hold a cutest
baby, cutest kid, cutest youth,
and cutest teen photo contest
to benefit the Miss Golden Isles
Scholarship Fund. Photos may
either be color or black and LOCAL HEALTH & BEAUTY
white. They may be head and
shoulders or candid photos
no larger than an 8x10. The
contest is open to newborn
through 16 years old. Deadline
for entry is Saturday, October 9.
For more information or entry
form please contact Ann Har-
Shear Art Salon
Walk-ins Welcome! Why waste time
rell at 912-261-7940. and gas traveling out of town? We
offer services for everyone right here!
For a limited time: refer a friend and
Old fashion day get $5 off your next color service!!
The 3rd annual Hoboken Old
Fashion Day will be held on Call 912-462-7003
Located on US 82 West next to 82 Tire and Lube
Saturday, October 23 from 11
Wed to Fri 9-6 Sat 9-2
a.m. until 8 p.m. In front of
Hoboken City Hall. A street
dance will begin at 5 p.m.
Bring your lawn chairs. For
booth rental call 458-2171 or
288-4318. All proceeds go to
help Southeast Cancer patients
Designs
in Brantley, Pierce and Ware Unlimited
counties.
Hair, Highlights, Cuts, Foils, Perms,
Donations Facials, Nails, Tanning & Much More.
Scotty McCarty was in a four
wheeler accident on June 13. Call for appointment: 462-7538 • 168 Satilla Avenue
He is currently recovering at Open Tues. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
home. Any donations to help
with the family’s needs at this
time would be greatly appreci-
ated. Donations may be made LOCAL ARTS, CRAFTS & GIFTS
at The Heritage Bank to the
Scotty McCarty Medical Fund.
Pool tournament
Cedar Lounge will hold a pool
tournament every Saturday at
3:30 p.m. For more information See our local artists
call 462-5741.
& unique handmade
Hispanic church items on facebook.
The Atkinson Church of God
of Prophecy is starting an
Hispanic Church. For more Open 11am-5pm Mon.-Sat.

reunion on Saturday, October 9 information call Javier Rosales

at the old home place, located 3
miles south of Nahunta at the
old home place. A covered dish
dinner will be held at 12:30 p.m.
For more information call 912
462-5294 and ask for Edward or
Janie Brand.
Homecoming
Ivory Palace Church will hold
homecoming on Sunday, Oc-
tober 10 at 11 a.m. with lunch
to follow. Special singing and
special service after lunch, also
singing group at 6 p.m., Naomi
and Sego’s. Church is located
at 110 N. Main Street, Nahunta.
Reunion
The Brantley County High
School class of ‘75 will hold
at 912-269-0733, Rowdy Eunice
at 912-223-0464, or the church at
778-3226. The church is located
in Atkinson Community next
to Atkinson Pawn.
BBQ cookoff
Lake Ware will hold a BBQ
cookoff on Friday, October 15
and Saturday, October 16 at
5425 Jamestown Rd., Waycross.
Brunswick stew competition
on Friday night and cookoff
on Saturday. Vendor fees will
Project located at the Market Thomas at Djt1927@aol.com. any questions please feel free call 1-800-669-8387.
be $60 for two days and an ad-
Place Cafe 26710 Hwy 82 in to call Pastor Daniel Harris at
ditional $20 for electricity. For
Waynesville will hold a Healing 912-237-1000, Bud Jones at 912-
more information, suggestions
or questions call 912-283-3865 or
through Pottery and art on Trivia 462-6397 or John Terwilleger at Child restraints
Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Southeast Singles will hold 912-579-9926. The Waynesville VFD has been
912-816-7295. Vendor forms and
For more information contact trivia Tuesdays at Applebees awarded Mini Grant and has
fees are available upon request.
Mame Gamboa at 778-5574. at 9 p.m. For more information available technical assistance
call Nancy at 281-6026, Beverly Mercy mission and educational materials to

their 35th class reunion will be Donations Womens Bible study

held on Saturday, October 16 at
Bonefish Grill on St. Simons
Island beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The cost of dinner will be $25.
If you plan to attend, please
contact Karen Lewis Harrell at
462-8483 or klhbasket@hotmail.
com before Friday, October 1.
The group would like to invite
the graduating classes of 1974
and 1976 to join them on a
cruise aboard the Emerald
Princess on Friday, October 15.
Please call the cruise line at
800-842-0115 to make your reser-
vation. ($10).
Pre-hunt
Hickox Baptist Church will
hold their 2nd annual pre-hunt
on Thursday, October 14 with
dinner beginning at 6 p.m.
and the pre-hunt talk from 7-8
An account has been set-up at
the Heritage Bank in Nahunta
for Amy Schultze for dona-
tions to help with her medical
bills and expenses. Amy had
a stroke on December 9 and is
recovering at home.
Narcotics meeting
The Much Love Community
Project located at the Market
Place Cafe 26710 Hwy 82 in
Waynesville will hold a Narcot-
ics Anonymous meeting on
Sundays and Wednesdays from
7-8 p.m. For more informa-
tion contact Mame Gamboa at
778-5574.
Co-dependents
The Much Love Community
Project located at the Market
The Much Love Community
Project located at the Market
Place Cafe 26710 Hwy 82 in
Waynesville will hold a Wo-
mens Bible Study on Fridays
from 8-9:30 a.m. with parenting
classes to follow from 10-11:30
a.m. For more information
contact Mame Gamboa at
778-5574.
Chamber meeting
The Brantley County Chamber
of Commerce will hold their
meetings on the third Wednes-
day at 12 p.m. of every month.
For more information call
Tim Sawyer at 462-6282 or visit
bchamber@btconline.net.
Writing workshops
at 387-5142 or Marva at 281-0535.
Cookbooks
The hardback cookbooks
published by the local chapter
of the United Daughters of the
Confederacy are now available
at the Brantley County library
at a cost of $12. For more infor-
mation, contact Karen Harrell
at 462-8483.
Walking
Southeast singles will walk ev-
ery Monday and Wednesday at
the YMCA track in Waycross at
6:30 p.m. For more information
call Nancy at 281-6026, Beverly
at 387-5142 or Marva at 281-0535.
Mission
The Satilla Community Mis-
Liberty’s Mercy Mission be
open for service every other
Thursday, serving a different
variety of food at 12 p.m. The
clothes closet will open from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. on the same day.
Liberty Lighthouse Worship
Center sponsors the mission
located in the social hall of the
church, located three miles
south of Nahunta off US 301.
For more information or dona-
tions, please call 462-8488.
GeorgiaCares
GeorgiaCares, a local part-
nership with the Division of
Aging Services, is designed to
educate and help seniors and
disabled persons under age 65
sort through the complexities
of Medicare and related health
insurance concerns. Their
counselors are non-biased and
reduce the number of fatalities
on Georgia’s roads. Materi-
als include child restraints to
parents who meet financial
eligibility. For more informa-
tion about protecting your
child from preventable injuries,
contact Tonya Whitworth at
912-322-2935 or tonyaCPST@
yahoo.com.
OREMC programs
OREMC offers safety and en-
ergy efficiency programs and
demonstrations to schools and
community and civic organiza-
tions in our service area. Their
energy efficiency experts can
offer tips that will help you
save electricity and stretch
your budget. If you are inter-
ested scheduling a program for
your group, please contact our

p.m. The speaker will be Hank Place Cafe 26710 Hwy 82 in

Hough, for more information
on Hank you can visit www.
kingdomdog.com. Tickets are
$10 donation which covers your
meal and speaker. For more in-
formation or to buy tickets call
Justin at 286-3865 or Hickox
Baptist Church at 462-6310.
Waynesville will hold a Co-
Dependents Anonymous meet-
ing on Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m.
For more information contact
-2 p.m., until further notice, to
Mame Gamboa at 778-5574.
Healing meeting
The Much Love Community
The Brantley County Histori-
cal & Preservation Society, Inc.
will hold writing workshops at
the Confederate Park Library
each Wednesday from 10 a.m.
help those who are writing
stories for the books, Story of
Brantley County, Vol. 2 and the
Confederate book. For more
information contact Dorothy J.
sion in Hortense is open every
Wednesday from 5-7 p.m., or
in case of an emergency call
any of the three names listed
below, and they will meet you
at the mission. The mission
does take money, but we would
prefer a check made out to
Satilla Baptist Church, and on
the memo put for Satilla Com-
munity Mission. If you have
our services are free. For help, MORE P5
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You can also call us at 912-462-6776 or send mail to Post Office Box 454,
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Obituaries

Local
Thank You
From the family of Marie Altman
Thank you to everyone that helped with the Marie Altman benefit.
A special thanks to Ms. Frances Edgy and the Sundown Bank. May
God Bless.

Alma Highsmith
CCGA gets
Alma Johns Highsmith, 87, of Nahunta died early Sunday morn-
ing (Sept. 19, 2010) at her residence following a lengthy illness.
Born in Nahunta, GA, her parents were Robert Jesse Johns and
Niccie Sylvester Moore Johns. She is also preceded in death
by her husband, Ellis Hilton Highsmith, 2 sons, Edgar “Buddy”
grant for first
Highsmith and James Highsmith, a granddaughter, Jennifer
Crews, a sister, Estelle Griffin, 2 brothers, Ira Johns and Roscoe
gen students
Johns, and 7 half brothers and sisters, Barney Harris, T.J. Johns, The College of Coastal
Georgia has been awarded a
James Johns, Juanita Crews, Gladys Griffin, Geneva Johns and
five-year federal grant from
Pearlie Mae Johns. She was a homemaker who loved her family, the TRiO Student Support
and she loved fishing and working in her yards. She is survived by Services (SSS) Program
her 7 Children and spouses, Pauline and David Carter of Hilliard, for first-generation col-
FL; Joyce and Mario Valdez of Jacksonville, FL; Reba and James lege students. The grant
will amount to $238,496.00
Crews of Nahunta; Lafane and Craig Driggers of Waycross; Vir-
annually, beginning Sept.
ginia and Ernest Frye of Nahunta; Charles and Aline Highsmith 1, 2010 for five years. The
of Nahunta; and Diane and Joe Lake of Nahunta; 18 Grandchil- total award is $1.19 million.
dren and 35 Great Grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Taylor of Alma; Senator Johnny Isakson and
a special prayer warrior and called daughter, Joan Crews, of Congressman Jack Kingston
helped the College secure the
Hoboken; also, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visita-
highly competitive funding.
tion will be Monday evening starting at 6 p.m. at Frye Funeral ≥Iπm pleased that Col-
Home, Nahunta. Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon lege of Coastal Georgia was
(Sept. 21, 2010) at 2 p.m. at Frye Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. E. successful in securing this
C. Crews and Rev. Charles Florey officiating. Burial will follow funding,≤ U.S. Sen. Johnny
Isakson, R-Ga., said. ≥The
in New Hope Cemetery, Hickox. Pallbearers will be Chris Brooks,
TRiO SSS program provides
Jeff Highsmith, Harry Crews, Jamie Crews, Brad Driggers, Kelly students with resources they
Young, William Highsmith and Bradley Lake. Arrangement are need to succeed.≤
with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Sympathy may be expressed ≥This is great news for
by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com the College of Coastal Geor-
gia and its students,≤ U.S.
Congressman Jack Kings-

Florence Hyderkhan ton, R-Ga., said. ≥Under the

leadership of Dr. Hepburn I
Florence Angela Hyderkhan, 74, of Waynesville, GA died Saturday am confident the college will
afternoon (Sept. 18, 2010) At Southeast Georgia Health System, continue to be an example to

Raulerson followed
other schools throughout the
Brunswick. Born in Georgetown, Guiana, her parents were
state.≤
George and Bella Validum. She was also preceded in death by The funds support pro-
her husband, Lloyd A. Hyderkhan. She was a housewife and was fessional advising, counsel-
a past member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Greenfield, IN. ing support and student men-
She is survived by 9 Children and their spouses; Mary and Ken- tors/tutors to 160 eligible

his dreams to state

students each year.
neth Smith of Waynesville, GA; Yuri Hyderkhan of Waynesville,
For the past decade, the
GA; Scott Hyderkhan of Mercier Island, WA; Stewart and Karen College has operated one of
Hyderkhan of Chesterfield, VA; Lloyd Hyderkhan of Cumber- the few TRiO programs in
land, IN; Donna Marshall of Manhattan, NY; Gabrielle Swartz Georgia. The program has
of Monterey, CA; Christian and Margie Hyderkhan of Hender- produced strong outcomes

baseball hall of fame

son, Utah and Sasha Hyderkhan of Baton Rouge, LA; a Brother,
Desmond Validum of Georgetown, Guiana; Several Grandchil-
dren, Great Grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and other
relatives. Memorialization will be by cremation. Arrangement are
with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Sympathy may be expressed
by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com
Engagements
Carroll to wed Beasley
Little Mr. Kayden Spencer Carroll Beasley is so excited,
he can’t wait to tell everyone that his mommy and daddy are
engaged and planning to marry.
Kayden’s mommy is Kerry Beth Carroll of Hickox. She
is a 2009 graduate of Brantley County High School, and at
present is attending CCGA as a nursing student. Kerry is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John David Carroll of Hickox. She
has one brother Garrett Carroll, also of Hickox. Her maternal
grandparents are the late James H. Howard and the late Edna
Miles Howard of Hickox. Paternal grandparents are the late
John Spencer Carroll and the
late Lillian Bartlett Carroll
of Hickox.
Kayden’s daddy is Blake
Edward Beasley of Folkston.
He is a 2009 graduate of Char-
lton County High School and
is employed at Gantt Heating
and Air Conditioning in
Charlton County. Blake is
attending OTC in the heating
and air conditioning field in
order to further his career.
Blake is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Rex Beasley of
Folkston. He has one brother
Quinton Beasley of Folkston.
Maternal grandparents are
Mr. and Mr.s H.J. Murray of
Folkston. Paternal grandparents are the late Edward Beasley
of Hilliard Florida and Bettye Beasley also of Hilliard.
Kayden’s mommy and daddy will say their vows on
October 2, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at the Burnt Fort Chapel in Burnt
Fort Community. The reception will immediately follow on
the church grounds.
Little Mr. Kayden is so happy and wants to invite
everyone to come out and support his mommy and daddy as
they take that final step to becoming a happy family. No local
invitations will be sent; all family and friends are welcome to
come out and celebrate.
By Chris Buchanan
News editor
From swinging at pine cones in his yard
to taking down team after team in a 17 game
winning stretch and setting a league pitching
record, Harry Raulerson had quite a jour-
ney to the mantle of one of the south’s most
fabled baseball leagues.
Raulerson recently received statewide
recognition in Moultrie when he was induct-
ed into the Minor Leage Hall of Fame at the
final Georgia-Florida-Alabama Class-D Minor
League Reunion for his time — and records —
as a pitcher for the Waycross Bears in the late
‘40s and early ‘50s.
During his time with the local Georgia-
Florida League team, Raulerson set the
unmatched league pitching record at 31 com-
plete games. During the same 1951 season he
also averaged an Earned Run Average (ERA)
of 1.99 or less than two runs a game making
him a force to be reckoned with and the high-
est ranked pitcher in the league that year.
However, like any top-notch baseball
player, Raulerson was just as fierce with a bat
in hand as he was with the ball and glove.
In 1949, he had the best batting average
on his team and second best in the entire
league. In another stellar season in 1951 he
was also third best batter in the league.
Yet one milestone in Raulerson’s career
- though he may not have realized it at the
time - was being the opening game pitcher
on the mound at Memorial Stadium after its
construction.
The same year, he would play in front of
a crowd of nearly 7,000 people at that same
stadium as he beat Brunswick 4-3.
More recently, he has also been touted as
a roll model to the congregation of Southside
Baptist when Pastor Jerry Mercer spoke of
his career and his character.
Despite all the recognition he has
received in recent years because of his time
with the Bears, the Hortense native and
longtime Nahunta resident will be the first to
tell you that fame and money were far from
his mind as he pitched his winning seasons
on those hot south Georgia afternoons and
nights.
The money he made from games wasn’t a
huge amount even at that time, he explained.
Raulerson worked hard just to play the
sport, making what little money he could on
the side - even driving the bus to games to
make a little extra money.
“After I won 15 ball games I got a bonus
back then,” he said. “They gave me $25 a
game bonus.”
However, even before his time with the
league, Raulerson had a love for the sport.
“We didn’t have anything, you know,
when I was coming up to really help us with
it; we just had to do it ourself,” he said laugh-
ing. “Our batin’ practice was with pine burs.”
With a smile on his face, he reminisced
over the many times he crossed the railroad
tracks just in front of present-day Nahunta
City Hall as a kid so that he could pick up the
Waycross radio station to listen to the games.
That spot, which is less than a mile from
where he now resides, was the only location
in the area where the station would come in
clearly, he said.
While the love of the game was the main
reason he started playing and kept playing
for so many years, Raulerson said that a few
kind words from a fellow Bear and legend in
the local baseball community certainly didn’t
hurt. One night, after a big playoff game in
Albany, Mickey Katkevick caught up with
Raulerson.
“He’d been up in the big leagues and he
told me that after that game he says I could
beat anybody in the big leagues that night,”
he said.
Katkevick himself played in several
baseball leagues and had been a driving force
behind the creation and growth of the Way-
cross recreation department. The first rec-
reation park in Waycross on Reynolds Street
was named after him. The two share space in
the Waycross Sports Hall of Fame and years
after their career together, Raulerson served
at as a pallbearer at his funeral.
in retention and college
success rates. With the new
grant award, Coastal Georgia
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needs of students and the
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and a graduate of Brantley
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Hortense VFD announces safety tips

Opinion
for Fire Prevention Week Oct. 3-9
Special to the Enterprise
 alarm. Make sure your es- open a window or wave a
cape plan includes someone towel near the alarm until
About 3,500 Americans that can help children and it stops making the sound.
die each year in fires and others wake up immediately Never take the battery out of
about 20,000 are injured. to escape from the home. the alarm.
Many of them might be 3. If you keep your 9. Most alarms need a
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alive today if they had only bedroom doors closed, place new battery at least once a
learned what to do if there a smoke alarm on the ceiling year. Some smoke alarms
is a fire. It is very important of each bedroom. have batteries that last for
Are you ready to grumble? so much for so little brainpower?
Another area of grumbling has to do to have a working smoke
alarm with a working battery
4. Check smoke alarms
monthly by pressing the test
up to 10 years. If your smoke
alarm is over 10 years old,
with telling the truth. What other profession
By Rev. James L. Snyder is built upon lie after lie after lie. Then when in your home. If you have button. replace it with a new alarm
caught in a downright lie, you explain it away that, it greatly lowers your 5. Never take smoke and a new battery.
Normally (depending on which defini- by saying, “That was taken out of context.” chances of dying in a fire. alarm batteries out to put 10. If you rent, talk to
tion of normal you are using), I am not given Or, “I did not have sex with that woman.” Follow these 10 easy tips into other items like games your landlord about placing
to much grumbling. I do admit to every now In just about every profession, as far on smoke alarms: or remote a working smoke alarm in
and then exercising my right to complain a as I can think of, except used-car salesmen 1. One of the best ways controls. your home.
little, but it is not anything to write home and televangelists, there are penalties to pay to protect yourself and your 6. Teach children what You still need to buy a
about. if you tell a lie. However, in the area of the family is to have a working the smoke alarm sounds like new battery at least once a
If you would inquire with the Gracious professional politician you cannot climb the smoke alarm that can sound and what to do when they year for the alarm.
Mistress of the Parsonage she might have a ladder in politics unless you are an expert fast for both a fire that has hear the 
alarm sound. If you have questions or
different opinion altogether. It seems that the Liesman. Moreover, you do not have to be that flames, and a smoky fire that 7. If there is a fire, need help with Fire Safety
only thing we really agree on is that we do good of a liar. I am thinking about writing has fumes without flames. leave the home right away at your home contact your
not agree on too much. Our biggest disagree- a song entitled, “The Washington Liesman,” It is called a “Dual Sensor by crawling low under the local department and ask for
ment would be in this area of grumbling. and have Glen Campbell sing it for us. Smoke Alarm.” smoke and never assistance.
Just the other day I was exercising my This, as far as I can understand, is a 2. Place a smoke alarm go back inside. Hortense Volunteer Fire
First Amendment right when my wife looked bipartisan problem. Both sides of the aisle on the ceiling of every level 8. If smoke from cook- Department will assist in
at me and said, “Are you grumbling again?” have developed unparalleled expertise in this of your home and outside ing makes the alarm sound, any way possible.
What is a husband to do? If I answer in area. And the American taxpayer has paid bedrooms. Children and old- press the “hush” button, if Call 912-322-9020 or e-
the negative, she gives me one of those looks handsomely for this accomplishment. er people can sleep though your alarm has one. You can mail Mike Carver at mcarv-
that pierces asunder to the soul. She has done That is exactly why this is fertile area the loud sound of a smoke also turn on the kitchen fan, er@btconline.net
this so much that I can honestly say that I for professional grumbling. The motto of the
have a holey soul. Then again, if I answer Professional Political Grumbler Association
in the affirmative I acknowledge that she is is, “I am neither a Republican nor a Demo-
right and I am grumbling. crat, I am simply against anyone in office.”
So I do not know what grumbling really We are now encroaching the new elec-
is or if I, like my wife insists, I am the all- tion cycle. All these election cycles have me in
time record holding champion of the art of a dizzy frame of mind. I am not sure whom to
grumbling. As far as I am concerned, I just vote for this time. I am thinking about start-
have an opinion and like sharing that opinion ing a write in campaign for Mr. Ed, the talk-
with all and sundry. ing horse. He had more sense in his left hoof
To develop the fine art of grumbling than any 97 politicians combined. At least
there are rules. For example, some things are there were periods when Mr. Ed would not
off limit. I never grumble about my wife’s talk. Trying to find time when a politician is
cooking or keeping the house for the simple not talking is about as frustrating as paying
reason that she is the immaculate concep- your taxes on April 15. No wonder politicians
tion of effectiveness when it comes to those are concerned about climate change. All that
household chores and duties. After all, I hot air in Washington.
never complain about someone who prepares The only good thing about any election
my meals and has control of the ingredients cycle is that it gives me opportunity to vent
that go into my meal. some grumbling not associated with my wife.
There is one area that is a completely Looking at my tally sheet for the upcom-
free-for-all when it comes to grumbling. That ing midterm elections, my mouth is watering.
area is simply the political arena. Every Never has there been a time in the history of
United States citizen has a free pass when it the United States of America when there was
comes to complaining about politicians. After more to grumble about in the area politics.
all, we pay our taxes, usually on time. This has to be a grumbler’s haven.
This brings me to my first area of grum- This time it is like trying to pick through
bling when it comes to politics. Why is it that a barrel of rotten apples. There has to be a
so many elected to office forget about paying good apple somewhere, but Lands O Liberty,
their income tax? I know it only comes once by the time you find one it has begun to rot.
a year, every year and the taxes are deducted I had been thinking about how blessed
on our payroll, but everyone knows how easy our nation has been and thought of what
it is to forget to pay taxes. I am seriously the Scripture says. “Blessed is the nation
considering running for some political office, whose God is the LORD; and the people whom
any office will do, just for the benefits; huge he hath chosen for his own inheritance.”
salary, enormous retirement benefits, the rest (Psalms 33:12 KJV).
of my life healthcare and I can forget to pay God’s blessing on our nation is in danger
my income tax. What other profession offers of becoming a footnote in some history book.

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Outdoors
New deer
harvest
Fall here, but
record summer heat
required
The Georgia Depart-
ment of Natural Resources’
won’t go away
Fall is here, and sports Wesley Wheeler, a football
Wildlife Resources Division
are in high gear. But the coach at East Jackson Com-
reminds all deer hunters,
Georgia summer heat won’t prehensive High School in
including big game license
let up. With temperatures Commerce, Ga.
holders, honorary and life-
still climbing into the 90s, it’s “If the temperature
time license holders, hunters
important to keep athletes reaches a certain degree, we
under 16 years of age and
safe during workouts. must break every 15 minutes
landowners, to obtain a new
“The number one thing is to give water and let the
deer harvest record for the
to drink fluids before, during players rest,” Wheeler said.
upcoming season.
and after the workout,” said “Sometimes we break sooner.
Deer harvest records
Connie Crawley, a nutrition You have to take a feel for
are required for any person
specialist with University of yourself. If the kids are drag-
hunting deer, regardless of
Georgia Cooperative Exten- ging and pouring sweat, give
age, are free of charge and
sion. “Coaches need to make them a break.”
available at www.gohunt-
sure their players are getting Players should hydrate
georgia.com or at any retail

Did you forget?

enough fluids and adequate before practice and stay
license agent.
time to rest.” away from heavy fatty meals,
“A deer harvest record is
If the temperatures Crawley said. They also need
good only for a single hunt-
are high and kids are just to know their limits. Kids
ing season because the bag
getting back to workouts, it need to start slow and only

Hunter education available

limit is a season limit,” said
is important to increase the do what they can handle.
John W. Bowers, assistant
duration and intensity of the It is important for
chief of Game Management
for the Wildlife Resources
Division. by classroom, CD, or online workouts gradually, Crawley
said.
The Georgia High
athletes use sports or en-
ergy drinks appropriately.
“Sports drinks are meant for
Hunters must complete
School Association sets rehydration after an intense
a deer harvest record before
Hunter education courses in Georgia are after January 1, 1961, who: rules and regulations for workout to replenish electro-
moving a deer from the site
offered three ways: by classroom, CD-Rom or * purchases a season hunting license in high school coaches to follow lytes and fluids lost during
of a kill, except when partici-
online. Georgia. when it comes to outside the workout,” Crawley said.
pating in a wildlife manage-
“Because of the importance of the * is at least 12 years old and hunts with- practices. GHSA requires She added that water is a
ment area or national
information found in a hunter education out adult supervision. a certain amount of breaks better choice when players
wildlife refuge hunt that
course, our agency has made efforts to meet * hunts big game (deer, turkey, bear) on a every so often and practices aren’t in practice.
requires hunters to check
the needs of many users,” says Walter Lane, wildlife management area. without equipment depend- “We took a heat class last
out harvested deer. Hunt-
Wildlife Resources Division’s Hunter Develop- The only exceptions include any person ing on the temperature. They summer,“ said Wheeler. “As
ers may not possess or use
ment Program Manager. “The options offered who: can even require the players a coach I couldn’t imagine
multiple big game licenses
include a traditional classroom course, a CD- * purchases a short-term hunting not to have practice if it’s being responsible for some-
or deer harvest records and
rom course and three online courses.” license, such as the new Apprentice License too hot. thing happening to a player.
should keep harvest records
The classroom course and the CD-Rom or the 3-day Hunting and Fishing Combo Hot temperatures can Parents trust the coaches,
with hunting licenses.
courses are free of charge. The three avail- License (as opposed to a season license). be scary when not taken seri- and we need to ensure that
“We appreciate the
able online courses each require a fee (from * is hunting on his or her own land, or ously. Athletes can become [players] are taken care of.”
honesty, cooperation and
$9.95 - $24.95) but all are “pass or don’t pay” that of his or her parents or legal guardians. overheated, which can lead (Sarah Lewis is a
support from each hunter
courses. Fees for these courses are charged by For more information, go to www.go- to passing out, seizures or student writer with the Uni-
in respecting wildlife and
and collected by the course developer. huntgeorgia.com (select “Hunting” and then even death. It is important to versity of Georgia College
the conservation tradition
Completion of a hunter education “Hunter Education”) or call 770-761-3010. pay attention to the players’ of Agricultural and Environ-
by following game and fish
course is required for any person born on or performances and be aware mental Sciences.)
laws. We encourage hunters
of their conditions, said
to police themselves by us-

Study deer hunters, not deer, to improve your kill ratio

ing the anonymous Turn In
Poachers (TIP) line (1-800-241-
4113) to turn in individuals
who violate these laws,” said
Bowers.
For more information,
visit www.gohuntgeorgia.
com , contact a Wildlife
Resources Division Game
Management office or call
(770) 761-3044.
By J. Wayne Fears
The more you know about deer hunters, the
more and the bigger bucks you’ll take. Since deer
react to the behavior of hunters, if you know what
the majority of deer hunters will do when they go
deer hunting, you better can understand where
the bucks will be and how you can take them. For
instance, hunters take most bucks in the East at
ranges of 100 yards or less. They may take some
bucks at 150 yards and very few bucks at 200 yards.
Only about a fraction of 1% of the bucks harvested
east of the Mississippi River and in many Midwest-
ern states will be taken at 300 yards or more, often
because most hunters don’t practice shooting at
distances of 300 yards or more and have little confi-
dence in their abilities to take deer at that range.
A few long-range shooters do take big bucks
consistently at 300 yards or more. The four most-
obvious places to take bucks at 300 yards or more
are around large agricultural fields, in young clear
cuts, on power-line right-of-ways and/or on the
sides of mountains. On a mountainside, you not
only can see the side of the mountain where you’re
hunting, but you also can look into the valley and
across the mountain to the other side to spot deer.
Most hunters who see a deer at 300 yards or
more try to move-in close and take their shots. The
closer you move to the deer, the more likely the
deer will see, hear or smell you. If you’re willing to
learn to shoot at long ranges, you drastically can
increase the places where you can hunt and take
deer and the number of bucks you’ll see.
The first criteria for being a long-range shoot-
er is to choose a caliber or a rifle that will shoot out
to 300 yards or more with enough kinetic energy
to put a buck down quickly and easily. Some of
the best calibers for long-range shooting include
the .270 WSM, the 7mm-08 Rem, the .280 Rem, the
7mm WSM, the .300 WSM, the .300 Rem-SA and the
.300 Win Mag. Several other rifles can deliver this
type of ballistics to take a deer at 300 yards. In my
book, “Deer Hunter’s Pocket Reference,” I provide
a Federal ballistics table, as well as Remington and
Winchester ballistics’ charts. Then you can see
which calibers perform the best at different ranges.
One of the most-common places to take a big
buck at long range is a young clear cut early in
the morning or late in the afternoon. Oftentimes
by climbing high in a climbing tree stand, with
a safety harness, you not only will be able to see
across the clear cut, but you also can look down
into the clear cut. With a quality set of binoculars,
you can spot the sun’s glint off an antler, the black
spot of a deer’s eye, the inside white of a deer’s
ear or a tail swish when a deer stands-up or moves.
You also can see deer moving out on the edges of
those clear cuts early in the morning and late in
the afternoon.
Besides binoculars, I recommend you use one
of the new styles of range finders that provide
the distance you are from the animal and also will
compensate for the height you are in the tree. This
way, you can know before the shot how to aim. A
riflescope in which you have confidence and that
you’ve practiced shooting out to 300 yards or more
on a rifle range is another essential piece of equip-
ment. Finally, you’ll need some type of cross sticks
to prop your rifle on and then that will hold steady
enough to allow you to make an accurate shot.
If you’ll go to a rifle range and practice shoot-
ing out to 300 yards or more, you can hunt deer and
take bucks in places most other hunters won’t even
frequent to attempt to take bucks. The odds will be
in your favor for seeing and taking the buck of a
lifetime this season.
For more information on how to hunt a clear
cut, go to www.jwaynefears.com to learn more
about my new book, “How to Hunt Clear Cuts Suc-
cessfully.”

Crankbaits have several distinct advantages over other lures

Terry Bolton doesn’t remember the first
bass he ever caught on a crankbait, but he
can always remember the most recent one.
That’s because the Yamaha Pro always has
several of the diving lures tied on and ready
to cast, no matter what season of the year
he’s fishing, and he uses them regularly.
 to your left.

“Cast and

“I think crankbaits offer several distinct
advantages over other types of lures, regard-
less of whether you’re fishing in three feet
of water, or 20 feet,” says Bolton, a nine-time
qualifier for the Forrest Wood Cup® champi-
onship.
“They’re excellent lures for find- ing bass
because you can cover a lot of water quickly
with them, and they can trigger a school
of bass to starting biting because of their
erratic action.”

In tournament competition,
Bolton is known for his deep water crankbait-
ing success, but even when fish begin moving
toward shallow water as they are now as sum-
mer comes to a close, he follows a strict set
of crankbaiting guidelines he’s established
through more than a dozen years of national
competition.

 it won’t run as deep as it should.

“The next
“The most important aspect of crank-
bait fishing is making certain your lure is
running properly,” he emphasizes. “If it isn’t,
the lure won’t have a normal action and it
certainly won’t run as deep. A lot of things
can cause a crankbait to get ‘out of tune,’ so
I always check by making a short cast and
reeling the lure back quickly to see how it
runs.

“If the crankbait runs to one side in-
stead of coming straight back on the retrieve,
twisting the line-tie on the bill in the opposite
direction usually corrects the problem. For
example, if the crank- and telling you what’s down there. Initially,
bait tends to run to the when you’re fishing a long, sloping point or a
right, hold the lure with ledge, you don’t know exactly where the bass
the bill pointing to you are located. You won’t spook them by keeping
and with a pair of pliers, your boat in deep water, but you probably
twist the line-tie slightly will if you move shallow. Besides, you can
always ease slowly across the structure after
retrieve again and make you’ve covered it with your casts.”

One of
very slight adjustments Bolton’s most important crankbait fishing
until the lure runs tools is a market buoy, which he keeps on the
true.”

The Yamaha Pro boat deck near his trolling motor foot pedal.
also suggests checking Whenever he gets a strike or hooks a bass, he
each of the split rings kicks the buoy overboard.

“If you hook a big
holding the hooks and fish that takes time to play and land, or if
making certain they’re you’re fishing in current, your boat can drift
free of any paint or quite a distance from the spot,” he explains.
epoxy that might impede “Often, bass are concentrated in small areas
hook action; as the and casting to the same spot is critical, so
lure wobbles during a the buoy helps me reposition my boat. I use
retrieve, the dangling the buoys wherever I fish and always have
treble hooks swing from them ready.”

Bolton occasionally changes the
side to side. If the hooks hooks on his crank- baits, but rather than put
don’t have this free mo- on larger trebles as most pros do, he puts on
tion, the lure may roll and to a deeper diving model, or change lines so smaller ones, such as replacing Number 2’s
your lure will run deeper. If there isn’t a lot with Number 4’s. He believes this makes the
most important part of fishing a crankbait of heavy, thick cover where I’m fishing, I’ll crank- baits run better, especially deeper div-
is making sure the lure is hitting the bottom often use eight or 10-pound fluorocarbon line ing lures.

“In shallow water, we normally use
during your retrieve,” continues Bolton. just to get my lure deeper.”

Bolton’s third smaller crankbaits that have smaller hooks,
“As the lure digs along the bottom and hits rule for basic crankbaiting is to fish from and we catch plenty of bass with them,” he
rocks, shells, and other cover, it glances shallow water to deep. That is, he keeps his points out, “so I don’t have any prob- lem
off erratically, and this is what generates boat in deeper water and casts shallow so his using smaller hooks on my larger crankbaits.
purely instinctive strikes. Bass may not be retrieve brings the crankbait down an incline The smaller hooks definitely let the crank-
actively feeding or even really interested or from a flat across the edge of a break- bait run deeper, and I think the baits wobble
in the crankbait, but a fast, erratic retrieve line.

“It takes time and experience to learn better, too.

“Crankbaits are really pretty
will get their attention far more often than to fish a crank- bait effectively,” cautions the versatile lures, but just a few changes in how
a plastic worm or lizard.

“If the crankbait Yamaha Pro, ‘but by retrieving from shallow you fish them can easily make them even
you’re using isn’t hitting the bottom, switch to deep, your lure will be hit- ting the bottom more effective.”
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All times Eastern

Sprint Cup
Price Chopper 400, SPRINT CUP NATIONWIDE CAMPING WORLD TRUCK KANSAS DATA
1 p.m., Sunday Race: Price Chopper 400 Race: Kansas Lottery 300 Race: Kroger 200
Presented by Kraft Foods Where: Kansas Speedway, Kansas Where: Martinsville (Va.) Speedway Oct. 3
Nationwide Series Where: Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kan. (1.5 mi.), 200 laps/300 (.526 mi.), 200 laps/105.2 miles. F IN IS
H START
City, Kan. (1.5 mi.), 267 laps/400.5 miles.. When: Saturday, Oct. 23.
Kansas Lottery 300, miles. When: Saturday, Oct. 2. Last year’s winner: Timothy
3 p.m., Saturday When: Sunday, Oct. 3 Last year’s winner: Joey Logano, Peters, Toyota. PIT ROAD
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Last year’s winner: Tony Stewart, Toyota. Qualifying record: Jack Sprague, 1

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Chevy. Qualifying record: Martin Truex Jr., Chevy, 96.327 mph, March 29,

Kroger 200, Qualifying record: Matt Kenseth,
12:30 p.m., Ford, 180.856 mph, Oct. 8, 2005.
Oct. 23 Race record: Mark Martin, Ford,
137.774 mph, Oct. 9, 2005.
Last week: Jimmie Johnson won
Chevy, 178.938 mph, Oct. 8, 2005.
Race record: Jeff Green, Ford,
129.125 mph, Sept. 29, 2001.
Last week: Kyle Busch, in a Toyota,
claimed the all-time series record for
N4
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2008.
Race record: Jon Wood, Ford,
72.069 mph, Oct. 18, 2003.
Last week: Rookie Austin Dillon, in
a Chevy, won a commanding victory

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� Kansas City would be a
perfect place for Carl Edwards to
end his long winless streak. He’s
from Missouri. Clint Bowyer is
from Kansas, and his home-state
track would be a fitting site for an
upturn in his fortunes.
� The new Charlotte Motor
Speedway video board, which
will be perched atop the back
straight, is being billed as the
largest high-definition video
screen in the world. It’s being
built in a cooperative effort
with Panasonic.
� Kevin Harvick wrecked Denny
Hamlin during a Dover practice
session. This guy, Harvick, is
trying to win a championship.
Shouldn’t he try to act like an
adult? Sure, he’s trying to get
under Hamlin’s skin. It hasn’t
worked so far.
� The range from first to 12th
in the Sprint Cup standings is now
235 points, pending the outcome
of Richard Childress’ appeal of
Clint Bowyer’s penalties.
� We hate to say we told you so
about Jimmie Johnson, but we did.
� Dale Earnhardt Jr. couldn’t
follow up a fine showing in New
Hampshire, finishing three laps
down in 23rd place at Dover. For
Junior, when looking ahead to
2011, consistency is the key.
� Eight drivers are still
within 100 points of point leader
Hamlin. After eighth-place Jeff
Gordon, the odds of winning the
championship are already long.
� Two of the top three in points,
Hamlin and Kyle Busch, drive Toyotas.
� Four of the top 10 finishers at
Dover — Joey Logano, Paul Menard,
Ryan Newman and A.J. Allmend-
inger —- are not in the Chase.
2010 STANDINGS
Sprint Cup
his No. 48 Chevy to victory in the
AAA 400 at Dover (Del.) International
Speedway. It was Johnson’s 19th
victory in 62 career “Chase races.” He
is now second in points, 35 behind
Denny Hamlin.
JIMMIE JOHNSON
Four-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson has won 19 of the 62 races during the seven-year history of NASCAR’s playoff system.
Pts.
It was his 41st win in the series and
30th in a Toyota. He led 192 out of
a possible 200 laps. Joey Logano
finished second for the sixth time this
season.
SPRINT CUP SERIES
ning by 5.588 seconds over Johnny
Sauter. Dillon grabbed the lead from Distance:....................1.5 mile oval
eventual third-place finisher James Length of frontstretch:.....2,685 ft.
Buescher with 35 laps remaining. 15º
10.4º/front
Length of backstretch:.....2,207 ft.
5º/backstretch Miles/Laps:.....400 mi. = 267 laps
Banking in
turns 1-4
No. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET V
E
R
S
U
S
Hamlin Harvick
DENNY HAMLIN VS. KEVIN HARVICK
Hamlin spoke out in response to the
obligatory “we didn’t mean to do it” regarding
the Clint Bowyer cheating penalties. Harvick
responded by wrecking Hamlin’s car during a
Dover practice session. The Chase is on, and
tempers are short.
NASCAR This Week’s Monte Dutton
gives his take: “Hamlin certainly paid a
price for speaking his mind, but he survived in
the sense that he maintained the point lead
with a ninth-place finish in the AAA 400.”
This Week welcomes letters to the editor,
but please be aware that we have room
for only a few each week. We’ll do our best
to select the best, but individual replies
are impossible due to the bulk of mail
received. Please do not send stamped and
self-addressed envelopes with your letters,
which should be addressed to: NASCAR
This Week, The Gaston Gazette, P.O. Box
1538, Gastonia, N.C. 28053.
Kyle talk & tire madness
Dear NASCAR This Week,
This won’t play strong
across “NASCARland,” but
John Clark/NASCAR This Week
… has anyone besides me
noticed the nearly identi-

Champ Jimmie Lurks

cal driving and personality
1. Denny Hamlin 5,368 similarities between Kyle
2. Jimmie Johnson - 35 Busch and the late, great
3. Kyle Busch - 45 Dale Earnhardt?
4. Kurt Busch - 59 Larry Denton
5. Kevin Harvick - 65 Evansville, Ind. Kyle Busch
6. Carl Edwards - 73
7. Jeff Burton - 80 It’s been written about a lot. For what it’s
8. Jeff Gordon
9. Greg Biffle
10. Tony Stewart
- 83
- 140
- 162
Johnson takes second Chase race in usual style worth, we don’t think the junior Busch brother
has much in common with Earnhardt’s per-
sonality. He more closely resembles the
11. Matt Kenseth - 165 By Monte Dutton my dirt-racing background.” Guess what? He opened it with a young, impetuous Darrell Waltrip.
12. Clint Bowyer - 235 NASCAR This Week For the record, Johnson’s 39th in 2006 and went on to win
“dirt-racing background” wasn’t the championship. His quick Dear NASCAR This Week,
Nationwide Series The King is far from dead. The at Eldora or Knoxville. It was recovery at Dover was typical of NASCAR has done a great job on driver
1. Brad Keselowski 4,414 King lives. through deserts. Johnson first past performances. He and crew safety and Sprint (Cup) car design, but some-
2. Carl Edwards - 320 With apologies to Richard Petty, made his reputation in off-road chief Chad Knaus have forged thing must be done about the weapons on
3. Kyle Busch - 500 the front corners of the cars. Those tire eaters
Jimmie Johnson has been king racing. a relationship that serves as a shred and tear through rubber with ease. Let’s
4. Justin Allgaier - 764 of the Sprint Cup Series for four At 35 years of age, Johnson, model for every other such com-
5. Paul Menard - 817 not sacrifice safety for speed.
6. Kevin Harvick - 991 years and seems unlikely to ab- a native of El Cajon, Calif., has bination in the sport. Bob Ohning
7. Trevor Bayne - 1,152 dicate the throne. Maybe Petty’s already won four Cup champion- For much of the AAA 400, A.J. Evansville, Ind.
8. Steve Wallace - 1,257 King with a capital K, and John- ships. Only two drivers, Richard Allmendinger dominated. John-
9. Jason Leffler - 1,285 son bided his time and ended Thanks for your observation. Redesign
son’s just king with a little one. Petty and Dale Earnhardt, have is in the works for the coming season, and
10. Joey Logano - 1,367 The latest victory, his 53rd, ever won more. Neither ever won up rising to the front and staying perhaps that’s an issue NASCAR officials will
was at Dover International four in a row, an unprecedented there for the final stages. address.
Camping World Truck Series Speedway, where Johnson has achievement. Now Johnson “We played it smart,” he said.
1. Todd Bodine 3,196
2. Aric Almirola - 262 won three of the past four Cup seems on track to make it five. “He (Allmendinger) wasn’t ‘a
3. Johnny Sauter - 300 races. Johnson isn’t boastful by na- Chase guy,’ so I didn’t feel good
4. Austin Dillon - 388 “The tire that Goodyear ture, even though he has every about letting him go, but when
5. Matt Crafton -423 brought back — it’s the same as right to be. He laughs easily but he got to me and put pressure on
Timothy Peters -423 it was in the spring — blackened seldom jokes. Some find him me, I let him by.
7. Ron Hornaday Jr. - 509 up the track in a hurry but really boring off the track. “Come the end of the race,
8. Mike Skinner - 647
9. David Starr - 692 made it challenging after 30 or But not on it. He opened the he wasn’t there to have to fight
10. Justin Lofton - 817 40 laps. … I had to fall back on Chase with a 25th-place finish. with.”

Meanwhile, back at the track, the Chase goes on

�Who’s hot: Jimmie
Johnson won a
race in the Chase
for the 19th time,
13 more than
any other driver.
... Third place
at Dover was
Joey Logano’s
Logano second-best finish
of the season.
�Who’s not: Clint Bowyer fell 235
points out of Denny Hamlin’s
Chase lead, pending appeal
of NASCAR penalties. ... Tony
Stewart finished a thoroughly
mediocre 21st in the AAA 400.
Kyle ties Ard’s feat
Kyle Busch broke the Nationwide Series
record for victories in a season with his
11th at Dover International Speedway.
The previous record had been set by Sam
Ard, of Asheboro, N.C., in 1983. Ard won
in Martinsville, Va., three times that year,
and only one of his 10 victories occurred
at a superspeedway (Charlotte). Ard,
whose career would be ended by injury
the following year, also won in Richmond,
Va.; North Wilkesboro, N.C.; Hickory, N.C.;
By Monte Dutton
NASCAR This Week Remaining Chase races
Oh, by the way …
finish at Dover didn’t help.
The winner of the past four
Oct. 3 — Price Chopper 400, Kansas City
Oct. 10 — Pepsi 400, Fontana, Calif.
Ride to Victory coming up
Kyle Petty is hosting
The second race in NASCAR’s championships, Johnson, fell 92 Oct. 16 — Bank of America 500, Concord, the eighth annual Ride to
Chase for the Sprint Cup went off points off Hamlin’s pace. The Dover N.C.
Victory on Sunday, Oct.
on Sunday at Dover International win put him back within 35 points Oct. 24 — TUMS Fast Relief 500, Ridgeway, 17. Motorcycle riders
Speedway. This is the case even of the lead. Johnson opened the Va. will leave from zMax
though (a.) Clint Bowyer’s title 2006 Chase with a 39th-place finish Oct. 31 — AMP Energy 500, Talladega, Ala. Dragway, near Charlotte
hopes have been considerably hin- in New Hampshire but went on to Nov. 7 — AAA Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas Motor Speedway, parade
dered by a cheating scandal and win the title. Nov. 14 — Kobalt Tools 500, Avondale, Ariz. through Victory Junction
accompanying penalties, (b.) other Nov. 21 — Ford 400, Homestead, Fla. Gang Camp near
To be announced — The next five in-
Randleman, N.C., and Kyle Petty
drivers, most notably the points ductees into Charlotte’s NASCAR end the daylong ride with
leader, Denny Hamlin, have spoken Hall of Fame will be announced season. Only Johnson (106.9) and
“Kyle Petty & Friends: A Songwriters’ Jam,”
out about the whole debacle, (c.) on Oct. 13. Gordon (102.5) were in triple dig- at Kyle and Pattie Petty’s Adaumont Farms.
Bowyer’s teammate, Kevin Harvick, The nominees are Bobby Al- its, followed by Jeff Burton (99.4), The event is being held in memory of Click
took the law into his own hands lison, Buck Baker, Red Byron, Kyle Busch (98.2), Harvick (95.5) Baldwin, owner of Carolina Harley-Davidson
by spinning Hamlin in practice, Richard Childress, Jerry Cook, and a driver who failed to make the in Gastonia, N.C., who passed away in
and (d.) speculation and rumors Richie Evans, Tim Flock, Rick Chase, Juan Pablo Montoya (95.1). 2008 following a motorcycle accident in
have taken the story far beyond the Hendrick, Jack Ingram, Dale In- Johnson, by the way, has won Montana. Baldwin was a valuable member
of the Kyle Petty Charity Ride organization.
bounds of the basic facts. man, Ned Jarrett, Fred Lorenzen,
But normality returned at Dover, Bud Moore, Raymond Parks,
three of the past four races at Dover.
One starter returning — A.J. All- For more information, visit www.kylepet-
tycharityride.com or call 704-714-4545.
where Jimmie Johnson won for the Benny Parsons, David Pearson, mendinger, as it now stands, will
19th time in 62 Chase races dating 22263 Hwy
Lee82 Petty, Fireball Roberts, T. be the lone holdover at Richard ■
Atkinson Community
back to 2004. Wayne Robertson, Herb Thomas,
Hortense GA 31543
Petty Motorsports. The Ryan Newman Foundation is raffling off a
Milestones and numbers — The regu- Curtis Turner, Darrell Waltrip, Allmendinger and Marcos Am- golf foursome to The Petty Family Foundation’s
lar-season points leader, Harvick, Joe Weatherly, Glen Wood and brose are signed for 2011. Paul second annual Richard Petty Charity Golf Classic
made career start No. 350 in the Cale Yarborough. Menard, Kasey Kahne and Elliott on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Sedgefield Country
Sadler are leaving. Current plans Club in Greensboro, N.C. Richard Petty and other
AAA 400. One teammate, Bowyer, Hard to believe — It has been 57 races
went from 12th in the standings to since four-time champ Jeff Gordon call for the team to cut back NASCAR celebrities will be on site during the
event, which benefits the Paralyzed Veterans of
second with his tainted N.H. win, won. Yet Gordon entered Dover from four to two weekly entries, America and Victory Junction Gang Camp. The

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Rougemont, N.C. CAR officials deducted 150 points rating, which is determined by a rule out the possibility of adding To enter visit www.ryannewman.org and click on
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HERON

Sports
NATION
By Enterprise sports correspondent Kathy Hendrix
BRANTLEY COUNTY

SEND ITEMS TO SPORTS, PO BOX 454, NAHUNTA GA 31553 OR SPORTS@BRANTLEYENTERPRISE.COM

Lady Heron softball team shots COLAGE BY KATHY HENDRIX

WC bows to VSU in season softball opener

Waycross College’s women’s Tournament.
fastpitch softball team took the field WC will play
for the first time Sept. 17 in a double- East Georgia
header scrimmage against Valdosta College, South
State University, an NCAA Division II Georgia College,
powerhouse. Brewton-Parker
Despite being swept by the Lady College, Savan-
Blazers 4-1 and 11-2, the Swamp Foxes nah College of
kept both games relatively close, a fact Art and Design,
that is not lost on head coach Bryan and Georgia
Hartley. Southern during
“We played very well in both the weekend
games with the exception of a few event.
costly errors, which led to VSU’s runs,” WC’s
he said. “In the first game, we faced regular season
VSU’s ace pitcher, who took them to begins in Febru-
second in the nation last year. We ary. All home
stayed right there with them.” games will be
Summer Rose homered in the played at the
fourth inning of the first game and Trembling Earth
starting pitcher Mandy McClendon Sports Complex
finished with no earned runs in her in Waycross. For
pitching debut. The Swamp Foxes left more informa-
six runners on base in the first game tion about WC
and seven on base in the second game. athletics, contact
“Things were real close to going Hartley at (912)
our way,” said Hartley. “Overall, it 449-7594 or visit
was a great learning experience for www.waycross.
Touchdown Club to host Rec Night Oct. 1 our all-freshman team against a very edu/athletics/
Kayla Calhoun turns a double play in
good team made up predominantly of Waycross College has been a
The Brantley County Touchdown Club will host the 2010 juniors and seniors.” proud member of the University the first game of WC’s doubleheader
Rec Night. Friday October 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m Please bring your The Swamp Foxes’ preseason System of Georgia since the college’s scrimmage against Valdosta State
children to cheer on the Brantley County Herons. Rec players schedule continues Sept. 25-26 when founding in 1976. University Sept. 17. The Swamp Foxes
and cheerleaders need to wear their uniforms and will be the team travels to Statesboro for were swept by the NCAA Division II
admitted to the game at no charge. Parents/guardians will Georgia Southern University’s Fall Lady Blazers, 4-1 and 11-2.
be charged regular gate fees. For more information please
contact Tina O’Berry at 912-577-2221
 THE BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE • SEPTEMBER 29 2010 • PAGE 9

FROM THE FRONT

Fish
From page 1

According to the DNR, despite their strong resemblance

to the piranha in their early years, the fish are known to be
herbivores.
But that may not matter to a swimmer who comes across
the fish, which can get up to 30 inches in the wild and have
almost human-like teeth.
And the fact that the fish probably won’t threaten hu-
mans doesn’t mean that it won’t have an effect on the Satilla
River’s ecosystem if it were to take hold according to Satilla
Riverkeeper Executive Director Bill Miller. Miller said he had
not yet heard of the fish being found in the river.
Invasive species can alter or even destroy an ecosystem
if they overeat and disrupt the existing food-chain, he said.
But according to DNR Region Seven Fisheries Manage-
ment Representative Tim Barrett, the fish will have to work
fast to have any significant effect before winter sets in.
Barrett said that typically, the fish rarely survive the lo-
cal winters and die off before reproducing which may be the
saving grace for the Satilla.
According to the DNR, the Pacu fish is just the latest in a
slew of invasive species that threaten to do that if the fish can
Attendees listen carefully as Small Business Administration experts like the onebelow explain the ins and outs of small business finance take hold in the river. Others include the apple snail in the
during a seminar held at Waycross College last week Satilla and flathead catfish in the Altamaha River.
Photo by Chris Buchanan The latter was the most recent carnivorous species to

Experts explain how to expand or sustain

decimate fisheries and habitats in the area.
Miller said that exotic fish can find their way into the
river ecosystem when people dump aquariums, not thinking
of the consequences. But there are several other ways that

a business — even in such uncertain times
By Chris Buchanan
News editor
Current and prospective
business owners from around
the region met at Waycross
College last Thursday to
listen to representatives from
the Small Business Admin-
istration and to find ways
of expanding or sustaining
their business in uncertain
economic times.
According to SBA Geor-
gia District Director Terri
Denison, access to capital
and to opportunities are the
biggest hurdles facing south
Georgia businesses - two
issues that are fairly different
from those that metro areas
such as Atlanta face.
During the conference,
SBA along with several large
organizations and local banks spoke
to the crowd about different ways to
secure this capital through different
avenues — particularly private loans.
But Denison stressed that the SBA
— an independent federal government
agency — works with more than just
startup businesses.
“Anytime you have a new challenge,
like this recession, people are really
starting over in a sense because what
has worked up to that point is not work-
ing anymore,” she said. “So in a sense
you’re like a new business.”
Denison explained that though the
drop in the stock market ended over a
year ago, economic growth continues
to stall, leaving a lot of uncertainty for
business owners as well as the consum-
er markets they target.
According to Denison, the SBA
also helps small businesses come up
with new business models to help them
weather these economic doldrums.
However, at least some sectors
are seeing growth during the current
downturn with their current strategy
- namely the value-added industry. Brant-
ley County is beginning to see industri-
al growth in the area with the addition
of a second bioenergy plant coming in
the near future.
Another area that has seen growth
is the medical field as a result of the ag-
ing “Baby-Boomer” population.
But avenues are also available for
existing small businesses outside of
these sectors. According to Denison,
the internet offers ways for small busi-
nesses to export to countries who are
less effected by the recession such as
Eastern Europe.
But regardless of the business, the
core message to all small business own-
ers was the same.
“A lot of times people ask, ‘Is this re-
ally a good time to start a business,” she
said. “The answer to that question is the
same when times are better.”
Denison said that the difference in
this economy is the need for even more
planning. With less capital comes less
room for experimentation.
For more information about the
SBA its services and its partners visit
www.SBA.gov.
evasive species can enter the area waters.
According to the Georgia DNR, residents can help lessen
the liklihood of an outbreak by following these steps:
• Never release live bait fish, aquarium fish, aquatic
plants or mussels into our waters.
• Dispose of bait fish after fishing so that they cannot
enter a lake, pond, river or stream .
• Remove all plants, plant fragments, and mussels from
your boat, motor, trailer, live well and landing nets after tak-
ing your boat out of the water.
• Clean your boat and equipment before leaving the land-
ing.
• Dry your boat and equipment for 10 - 14 days before us-
ing or launching again.
The big difference
While the fish cought here may be a relative of much feared piranha,
the big difference is the teeth. The Pacu, above left, whose name
means “fish with human teeth,” has blunt teeth designed for shell
crushing as opposed to the piranha’s sharp daggers, right, better
suited for ripping flesh. The fish can reach a whopping 30 inches
long, below, although none of that size have been reported here.
Special photos

The Governing Authority of the City of Nahunta, does hereby announce the
millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at Nahunta City Hall 111 N. Main
St. Nahunta, Ga. 31553 on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 7:30 pm and pursuant to
the requirements of O.C.G.A. 48-5-32, does hereby publish the following
presentation of the current year’s tax digest including proposed millage rate and
proposed total taxes to be levied along with the history of the past six (6)
years.

City 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

    BRANTLEY COUNTY GEORGIA
Real & 12,540,6 13,152,8 16,701,9 16,966,2 17,305,0 17,868,3 17,868,3 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE OF COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION
Personal 78 96 14 71 43 18 18 BID # 115 DATE: September 8, 2010
PROJECT TITLE: CLEARING, GRUBBING &
Motor 2,046,6 1,965,24 1,935,88 1,983,51 2,113,84 2,168,65 2,168,65 EROSION CONTROL FOR BUSTER WALKER
Vehicles 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 ROAD
PROJECT: The project consists of the clearing
Mobile and grubbing of an existing 3.54 mile dirt road in the
Waynesville area of Brantley County off US 82 (SR 520)
Homes 282,351 291,532 227,116 319,252 269,996 297,900 297,900 and Waynesville Road East. Some of the major items
of work will include clearing, grubbing and harrowing
Timber - of existing wooded areas, erosion and sediment control,
100% 4,594 4,594 2,062 0 21,742 672 672 and grassing. All work shall be in accordance with the
technical specifications and the construction draw-
Heavy ings. All material shall conform to the specifications
contained in the technical specifications. Bid docs may
Duty be obtained from Golden Isles Engineering Consul-
Equipme tants, P.C. at 123 Glyndale Drive, Brunswick, GA 31520
(912-265-2251). There is a $100.00 non-refundable charge
nt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 for the documents. Contract time for this project is 75
consecutive calendar days. .
        BID OPENING DATE: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, Octo-
ber 12, 2010 at the Brantley County Commission office
Total 14,874,2 15,414,2 18,916,9 19,269,0 19,710,6 20,335, 20,335, located at 33 Allen Street, Nahunta, GA 31553.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE: Wednesday, September
Digest 73 62 72 33 21 540 540 29, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. at the Brantley County Commission
office. Attendance is encouraged but non-mandatory.
        BID BOND: All bids must be accompanied by a
Millage bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%)
of the amount bid. A cashiers or certified check may be
Rate 7.33 7.33 6.09 5.98 12.35 11.20 11.20 submitted in lieu of a bid bond.
PERFORMANCE / The successful Bidder, if
        awarded this contract, will be required to PAYMENT
BONDS: furnish performance and payment bonds in
Total the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the con-
Taxes 109,028. 112,987. 115,204. 115,228. tract amount.
PAYMENT TERMS: The successful Bidder will
Levied 42 00 36 82 243,354 227,758 227,758 receive monthly payments within 30 days after receipt
and approval by the Owner’s Representative of a valid
        invoice for those services rendered.
TECHNICAL CONTACT: Mr. Ray Richard, P.E.,
Taxes $ 912-265-2251 (Golden Isles Engineering Consultants,
Increase P.C.)
COUNTY CLERK: Ms. Dale Halligan
(Decreas -2,703.5 10,789.8 128,125. -15,596. THE BRANTLEY COUNTY BOC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WAIVE
ALL TECHNICALITIES, REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS AND MAKE THE
e) 6 5 2,217.36 24.46 18 00 0.01 AWARD IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COUNTY.
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Food

FAMILY FEATURES

F
all brings a whole new set
of flavors to the table, and
that’s reason enough to
celebrate with friends.
Award-winning celebrity chef
and cookbook author Michael
Chiarello has created some deli-
cious seasonal dishes that make
the most of autumn’s bounty and
make it easy to entertain.
“If you want to create beautiful
food for your friends and family,
the most important thing you can Chef Michael
do is start your recipes with the Chiarello
best possible ingredients,” says Chiarello. “Progresso makes
it easy to fill your pantry with the very finest ingredients.”
Using Progresso 100% natural broth and panko bread
crumbs, Chiarello has created dishes with exceptional
flavor and paired them with the award-winning wines of
the Cavit Collection.
Find more seasonal recipes at www.progressofoods.com
and www.cavitcollection.com.

Turkey Scallopini and Squash Ravioli

with Cranberry Brown Butter
Makes 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Start to Finish: 30 minutes
8 portions boneless turkey breast (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups Progresso plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1 stick (8 tablespoons)
unsalted butter
1 package (18 ounces)
frozen squash ravioli
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh
sage or 2 teaspoons
dried sage
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
3 tablespoons dark
molasses
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Mama Chiarello’s
1 cup Progresso chicken Makes 4 servings Stuffed Eggplant
broth or Prep Time: 30 minutes Makes 4 servings
reduced-sodium Start to Finish: 60 minutes Prep Time: 30 minutes
chicken broth Roasted Winter Squash Start to Finish: 1 hour 20 minutes
Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 large eggplant
Bring 4 quarts lightly salted water 2 cups diced (3/4-inch) raw winter 3 tablespoons extra virgin
to a boil in a large pot. squash (butternut, hubbard, olive oil
Between two sheets of plastic acorn) 1/2 teaspoon grey sea salt
wrap, pound turkey breast pieces Salt and pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
to an even 1/4-inch thickness with Soup 1/2 pound ground beef
a meat mallet. If you don’t have a 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, diced small
meat mallet, the back of a frying 1/2 cup diced onion (about 1 cup)
pan will work fine. You can do this 1/4 cup diced celery 1 red bell pepper, diced small
a day ahead and leave them stored 1/4 cup diced carrot (about 1 cup)
in the plastic wrap, folded over on 1 cinnamon stick 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
each other. You can also ask a Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
good butcher to cut and pound the 1 carton (32 ounces) Progresso 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
turkey for you. chicken broth (4 cups) 1 1/4 cups grated pecorino Romano
Heat olive oil in a large sauté 1/2 teaspoon ground toasted cheese
pan over medium-high heat. coriander, if desired 1/2 cup Progresso plain panko
Lightly coat turkey pieces with 1 1/2 cups Roasted Winter Squash crispy bread crumbs
flour, and pat off excess; dip in (above) 1 whole egg
beaten eggs and then dredge in 1/2 cup half-and-half, if desired 2 chopped tomatoes
bread crumbs. When oil is hot and 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
bubbling, add turkey pieces. Do Heat oven to 350°F.
1/2 cup Progresso plain panko crispy Cut eggplant in half and scoop out center,
not crowd the pan. Let brown bread crumbs, toasted light brown
about 1 minute, then turn to cook leaving enough meat inside the skin so that
in sauté pan over medium heat it holds its shape when baked. Chop egg-
the second side, another 30 seconds.
The turkey will cook very quickly To make roasted winter squash: Heat oven plant that has been scooped out of the inside;
and will dry out if overcooked. to 375°F. Heat butter over medium-high place in saucepan, cover with water and boil
When done, remove to a baking heat in an ovenproof sauté pan; add diced until very soft, 10 to 12 minutes.
sheet or platter and keep warm. squash, salt and pepper. When squash Meanwhile, in medium sauté pan, heat
Do not wash sauté pan! begins to brown, place pan in oven. Roast 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
To make the sauce, add butter to for 15 minutes or until medium-brown on Salt and pepper the beef. Add seasoned
sauté pan and place over medium- all sides. Remove from oven and let cool ground beef to pan, and sauté until all of
high heat. At the same time, drop slightly. Pureé in food processor, or mash its liquid is evaporated and beef begins to
ravioli into the boiling water. with potato masher or ricer. Measure 1 1/2 brown slightly. Let cool briefly, and chop
When butter begins to turn light cups squash; reserve. cooked beef so that there are no large
brown, add fresh sage. Stir for a To make soup: Heat olive oil in large chunks of meat. In another medium sauté
few seconds; then add cranberries, saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add pan over medium heat, add remaining 2
and sauté until skins begin to onion, celery, carrot and cinnamon stick; tablespoons olive oil, and sauté the onion,
burst. Add molasses, balsamic sauté until soft but not brown, about 10 min- pepper and garlic together in oil.
vinegar and broth, scraping bottom utes. Season with salt and pepper. Add broth In bowl, mix together cooked eggplant,
of the pan to pick up all the flavor and coriander; bring to a boil. Simmer for vegetables, beef, herbs, 1 cup cheese, 1/4
of the turkey. Simmer until cran- several minutes. Stir in reserved squash until cup bread crumbs and egg. Fill scooped-out
berries are soft and the sauce coats smooth; simmer gently to let flavors meld, eggplant halves with this mixture, dividing
the back of a spoon, about 2 min- about 10 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick. it evenly between the two halves.
utes. Season to taste with salt and Pureé soup using an immersion blender or Top with chopped tomatoes, remaining
pepper. Be sure to taste sauce for in a blender until smooth. (The soup can be 1/4 cup cheese, remaining 1/4 cup bread
seasoning before you pour it over made ahead to this point, cooled, covered, crumbs, and season with salt and pepper.
the turkey. and refrigerated for several days or frozen Place on an oiled oven tray or baking dish,
Test ravioli for doneness in for about 1 month. It will thicken as it cools and bake for 50 minutes. Let cool briefly;
about 3 minutes — pinch edges of and may need thinning with broth or water slice widthwise and serve.
dough; it should be tender. Drain. when reheating.) Enjoy with Cavit Pinot Noir, Merlot or
Divide ravioli among hot plates Return soup to pan and reheat gently. Add Cabernet Sauvignon.
and layer a piece of turkey over half-and-half. Adjust seasoning with salt and
the ravioli. Spoon sauce over them. pepper. Top each serving with pumpkin
Tip: The sauce must be put seeds and toasted bread crumbs.
together very quickly, so have all Tip: Depending on how rich you want it,
the ingredients premeasured and or how cold it is outside, you can use
ready at the side of the stove. cream, yogurt or mascarpone instead of
Enjoy with Cavit Riesling or half-and-half.
Pinot Noir. Enjoy with Cavit Chardonnay.
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WANTADS
Make some extra cash.
Sell your stuff.

Real Estate
House for Rent: located in Nahunta,
$650 a month. Power is on, will have to
pay monthly by due date. Please call
912-282-2689 or 912-202-7802. Shop for
Rent: located in Nahunta, will be ready in
October, $600 a month. Power is on, will
have to pay montly by due date. Please
call 912-282-2689 or 912-202-7802.
For Rent: 3 bdrm, 1 bath, mobile home
on private lot, all appliances, furnished.
References required. Call 912-717-1377.
Real Estate: Tired of Renting? Rent to
own! Nancy’s Place Comm. 2 Bedroom
mobile homes sit on 1/2 acre lot. Private,
Quiet, Clean. Rules and regulations
strictly enforced. No pets w/out pet fee,
No pittbulls! Lot #859, 2BR, 2 BA, 14x70,
Lot #858, 2BR, 1 BA, 14x52, $1,500
down payment, $457.80 a month which
includes water, taxes, insurance, and lot
rent. For more information call 912-778-
3000. Located in Atkinson Comm. off
Hwy 110 West, 2.4 miles on left, Drury
Lane, look for angel signs.
For Rent:3 BDRM, 2 BA, brick home off
Mattie Shuman Rd. Call 288-3967 or
288-1847.
FOR SALE: 81 MOSS TREE ROAD:
2004 Fleetwood Doubewide Excellent
Condition. 2040 SF., 4 bedrooms, 2 baths,
living room, den w/fire place, master
bedroom w/sitting room, Master bath has
walk-in shower and seperate garden tub.
Appraised $92,000, asking $73,600. Call
912-222-2775.
FOR RENT: Nice private camper and mo-
bile home lots for rent call 912-266-7254.
For Rent: 3 bdrm, 2 ba mobile home on
private lot. $450 a month, $200 deposit,
no pets. Call 912-270-1502 or 912-778-
3260.
New 2 bedroom apartments. All Ap-
pliances and water supplied. Central
Estates. Call 288-6092 or 449-5562.
VACATION RENTAL in The Smokey
Mountains of Franklin, North Carolina.
3,4, or 7 days. Call for more information
and a brochure. 912 473-2172.
For sale: 2 acres off Laured Rd. (Raybon
community) 2 septic tanks & a deep well.
FMI call 912-288-3512.
For Rent: 3 BDRM, 1 BA, utility room
and carport, very private location just off
Caney Bay Rd. in Hickox area, $550 per
month, $200 deposit. Call 288-2937.
Johns Realty Hwy 301 (912-462-6633)
C.C.C. Road 1+acres, well & septic,
$13,500. seller financing. Waynes-
ville-4.33 beautiful acres, $17,000, seller
financing. Seller holds real estate license.
Warner Landing Road-Large doublewide
on 2.8 acres, covered with large oaks,
Call 912-342-4922
912-449-1148.
FOR SALE: Motorcycles, cars, trucks,
trailers, and misc. parts. Call 912-462-
6047 between 8a.m. & 8p.m.
FOR SALE: Tennant 255II Parking Lot
Sweeper. Call 912 462-6047 between 8
a.m. & 8 p.m.
WE BUY JUNK CARS AND TRUCKS.
$75 and up. Call Dennis at 778-4746
or 670-0088 or Charlie at 778-3635 or
670-1853.
FOR SALE: 2002 Saturn SL1, new clutch, INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES
new head, and timing chain, $2,000 OBO.
BYRDS GARAGE: NOW Offering Mobile
oil change service, also car wash and
auto detailing. Call 617-2973.
FOR SALE: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Maroon with 6 cylinder, 4wd, low miles.
$7,000. Call 912-449-1148.
For sale: 93 Buick Roadmaster, 4 door.
Call 462-5377.
For Sale: 1999 XL 250 Ford Superduty
pickup, long wheel base, extended cab,
912-462-7715.
Blanchette’s: We Buy Junk cars/Trucks.
Robert & Jay Blanchette, owners. 161
Mohican Trail, Nahunta. Call 912-258-
0986 or 912-258-2823.
HARDWARE & BUILDING SUPPLIES
For Sale: 04 Ford Ranger, excellent
condition. FMI call 462-6713.
Recreational
FOR SALE: 10 Horsepower, 2 seater Go
Kart $375, runs good, in good condition.
Call 778-3860.
FOR SALE: 4-wheelers, 3-wheelers, go-
carts, motorcycles and misc. parts. Call
912-462-6047 between 8a.m. & 8p.m.
For sale: 14 ft. fiberglass boat, 9.9
Johnson motor, gator trailer, $750. Call
462-8709.
Services
MULTITASK CLEANING SERVICE:
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Commercial & Residential floor & clean-
ing services. Specializing in cleaning
carpets & tile floors. Free Estimates.
Christian owned and operated. Call
778-4270.
Electric Motor Repair: Waterpumps,
swimming pool pumps, air compressors, Dirt for sale We install
septic
tanks!
fans, power tools, etc. All work reason-
able and guaranteed. Call 282-0520,
leave message.
912-223-3056
WE DIG PONDS!
Help Wanted Big Bubba’s Trucking
Maintenance person needed, must be & Land Clearing
able to do basic maintenance for a 41
unit housing complex. All yard work, 32
hours summer, 20 hours winter. Must
be drug free. Pick up applications at 101

Pittman’s
$70,000. Satilla Road, 2 lots on Little Burton Terrace. For more information call
Satilla, recreational use, $11,900. 5Th 462-5680.
Ave-Satilla River, 2 BD, 2 BA, $104,500.
SCREENING SPECIALIST:Southern

Backhoe & Fill Dirt

Historic Broome House-$99,000,
reduced! Call Johns Realty at (912) 462-
6633. See johnsrealty.com for complete
list of available homes and property.
Mobile Homes For Rent in Atkinson.
$250 deposit, $275 & up rent. Call 617-
3552 or 778-6053.
For Rent: 3 BDRM, 2 BA, Doublewide
on Caney Bay Rd. $450 a month $300
deposit. No pets. For more information
call 912-286-4619 (Kenny).
FOR SALE: Long Lake Subdivision.
Lots available. $6,500-$8,500. Owner
financing and improvements available.
912-270-4554.
FOR SALE: 1.9 acre lot, Buster Walker
Road, no restrictions, $7,500. Call 270-
7897.
FOR SALE: 1.4 acre lot with well and
septic tank, Long Lake Subdivision,
$12,500. Owner financing available. Call
270-4554.
Mobile Home lots available. Buster
walker Road, from $8,500. Call 912-
270-7897.
Mobile Homes For Sale or Rent to Own
on your land. 2-3 bedroom mobile homes
available. Call 912-264-4277.
Georgia Regional Commission is seeking
an RN or an LPN. Responsibilities
include telephonic screening of individu- • Landscaping of all kinds and sizes
als who are elderly and/or disabled and • Bulldozer work• Septic tank • Bushhog • Tilling • Plumbing • Electrical • Gutter
in need of services/resources and the Days call (912) 458-2223 • Roofing • Decks • Driveway
provision of occasional face-to-face Home call (912) 458-2362 • Ceiling • Mobile Home Repairs
Cell (912) 282-6375
contacts at hospitals, nursing homes,
and client residences. Two years nursing
Call Bob: 912-429-5227
experience and keyboarding skills
required. Preference will be given to can-
didates who speak Spanish and/or have
experience in the area of developmental MISCELLANEOUS
disabilities. Valid driver’s license, motor
vehicle report, criminal background check
and pre-employment drug test required.
Position is in Waycross. Beginning
salary range $27,797 to $35,476 per M.R. Dean
year DOE. Hours M-F, 8:30-5. Benefits Lawncare
include sick and vacation leave, 10 paid Free Estimates
holidays, retirement plan and health
insurance. Position will remain open
M.R. Dean Owner
912-617-2043
until successful candidate has been hired.
Send resume to or pick up application at
the Southern Georgia Regional Commis-
sion, 1725 South Georgia Parkway, West,
Waycross, GA 31503. EOE 60+.
Agriculture Miscellaneous Garage Sale Saturday, Oct. 2, 884 Knox
St. 7 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Pets & Animals CLOTHES, GIFTS & MORE CONSIGN-
Need help with your mobility? We are

For Sale: 3 house on 2.02 acres, 2 on
Main Street and 1 on 103 Reade St.
Suitable for commercial property. Call
Gene at 282-3363 or Lydia at 462-5377
Koi fish for sale. Call 778-5247.
Bulldog puppies for sale. Call 912-816-
7043.
I BUY
MENT located in Hickox - 3 miles south
Medical Mobility Solutions. An authorized
of Nahunta on 301 - We would like to
Medicare, Medicaid, VA and insurance
JUNK
invite you to drop in for a visit and have a
provider of medical equipment. We offer
look around. Our hours ar 9-5 M-F & 9-3

or 282-2576.
Miniature Chihuahua for sale, female,
FOR RENT: 2 BDR mobile home with has been wormed, toenails cut, chocolate
new carpet with fridge, stove and air. in color, $100. Call after 2 p.m. 462-6705.
No pets. FOR RENT: 3 BDR House, no
pets. Call 462-5571. All convenient to
Young goats for sale 462-6422.
downtown Nahunta. Free bulldogs puppies, 473-2932.
FOR SALE: 2009 Colt, $150. call
Transportation 462-6506.
FOR SALE: 1993 Ford Mustang For Sale: 14X 36 Sears Jon Boat, 15HP
convertible. Fire engine red with black Evinrude, electric start, Galvanized
Trailer, $1500. 14X32 Game Fisher, 15HP
top. Perfect for beach: $3,000. Call
Johnson, Galvanized Trailer, $1500. 1997
J-16 Carolina Skiff, 25 HP Mercury, elec.
Driver Trainees Start, Galvanized Trailer, $2500. 1998
Needed!
Werner is hiring.
Sea Ark 16x48 all welded, 55lb. Riptide,
No CDL, No Problem! 30 HP Susiki 4 stroke, PT & T, Galva-
Training avail w/Roadmaster! nized Trailer, $3000. Call 258-2086.
Call Now! Free Pineapple Pears and Grapes. Come
866-467-0060 pick your own, bring container. Call
462-7831.
every Saturday. The 1st Saturday of each
month is our 1/2 off sale. We are having
an “End of Summer” Sale. Come in &
save! No clothes for winter & fall consign-
ment until October, please call for your
appt. 912-462-7984. We look forward to
serving you, tell a friend.
For sale: 3 pc. bedroom set, bed with
headboard and footboard, chester drawer
and dresser, $150 call 462-5781 or
548-3077.
Brunswick Auction Friday, October 1 at
7 p.m., 749 Auction Rd., Waynesville.
Assortment of usable, collecible items
and more, brunswickauction.com, 912-
282-6468, BP applies, AU#3540.
For sale: Pineapple Pears, Mister Coffee
coffee maker, microwave popcorn popper,
2 slice toaster, and sandwich maker call
458-3307.
free consultation, will tell you up front
about any co-pay requirements, and
will file all necessary paperwork on your
behalf. Call us in Waycross at 912-285-
8595 and let us help.
For Sale: 24 bulb Tanning Bed $700. For
more information please call 269-1965.
Melissa’s Little Friends Daycare has
openings for children of all ages, accepts
DFCS subsidies. Only $75 per week.
Quality childcare at an affordable price.
For more information call 473-2688.
For sale: Craftsman 10” Radio Saw, $175.
Craftsman 10” Table Saw, $125. Call
462-7715.
Call Steve for your next Barber ap-
pointment at Rowell’s Hair Care. Also,
quality built cypress furniture and lumber.
912-462-6303.
FOR SALE: 2 Hughes Direct TV boxes
with card and remote best offer. Sitting
chair $25, Samsung Alltel phone almost
brand new $60. Call 462-6770.
For Sale: 12 GA Mossberg pump 2 3/4 &
3 in, 28” barrel w/select choke, needs a
safety switch $100. Call 912-266-3228.
Yard Sales
Auction every 1st & 3rd Friday at 7 p.m.
749 Auction Road, Waynesville. For
more information visit brunswickauction.
com or call 912-282-6468. Consigners
welcome. GAL#3540.
CARS
Call Philip
at 912-281-5777
Huge 3 family garage sale, Saturday,
October 2 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. Adult
and children clothing, toys, household
items and much more. 123 Florida Av-
enue (corner of Knox and Florida) across
from 1st Baptist Church.
Waynesville Volunteer Fire Dept. will
be accepting donations year round for
our semi-annual yard sales (no clothes
please). We also help burnout victims
throughout the year, and what we don’t
use, we sell. We are also accepting
donations of Gaterade, Powerade, and
water for the volunteers during incidents.
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Tour guide Don Berryhill points to

the globe as he explains the vernal
equinox to swamp visitors

CELEBRATE WITH US
at the unveiling of
Southeast Georgia Health System’s newly renovated and expanded
MIRIAM & HUGH NUNNALLY
‘Full Moon MATERNITY CARE CENTER

Adventure’ RNs
reveals New Flex Pool Program
swamp by Satilla Regional Medical Center is changing how you see healthcare
by making it a better place to work. As we continue to provide some
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 2, 2010 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
moonlight
of the most advanced techniques and technology in healthcare, we
are proud to introduce our new Flex Pool Program.
2415 Parkwood Drive (corner of Hampton Avenue) • Brunswick, GA 31520
We are seeking RNs with a minimum of one year Acute Care
By Chris Buchanan experience to help supplement and maintain high quality of care.
News editor We offer a high rate of pay for your flexibility to work days, nights, Our expanded center features spacious private rooms,
weekends, and multiple departments.
comfortable family waiting areas, a calming lactation
As the patrons rode the
small passenger train deep
To experience this great opportunity, center, outdoor gardens and children’s recreational area.
please contact:
into the moonlit swamp last Mother, baby, and the entire family will feel right at home.
Thursday, it became difficult
Jennifer Sapp
to tell whether the people
(912) 338-6323
were enjoying the swamp,
recruiter@satilla.org
tour our new facility • meet the staff
or the swamp was enjoying
them.
410 Darling Avenue receive educational materials • win fun prizes
Waycross, GA 31501
This was the scene at
www.satilla.org
the Okefenokee Swamp Park For more information about the celebration,
last week as over 50 people
and numerous members of
please call 912-466-5765.
the local wildlife partici-
pated in the first “Full Moon
Swamp Adventure” to cel-
ebrate the first night of Fall.
The event, hosted by
expert guide Don Berryhill,
began with an outdoor class
on Cow House Island — the
swamps largest landmass
— about the 5,000 year old New Life. Endless Possibilities.
swamp itself and the fall
equinox that occurred at
11:59 a.m. that day.
From the natural gas EOE/AAP Employer © 2010 SGHS 9/2010
that erupts from deep within
the swamp to the owls and
alligators that a few lucky SAT-106195-092210-2x6-BE.indd 1 9/20/10 11:58:25 AM
tourists would spot during
the tour, Berryhill covered a
wide range of topics.
He also addressed what
may have been on the minds
of many at the park as well,
explaining that despite
some close calls, no person
had ever been caught by an
alligator during his time as a
swamp guide.
However, he did caution
the crowd to be mindful of
the creatures when around
water.
“In Georgia, there are
two types of water,” he said.
“Water with gators in it, and
water that will have gators
in it.”
Perhaps the park’s most
famous resident — the “ga-
tor” — can take as little as a
half second to attack when
in the water. That’s a full
quarter second less than the
average person would need
to react, Berryhill said.
Finally, the group
took the train deep into the
swamp. With flashlights in
hand and aided by a bright
moon, the group caught
rare glimpses of the park’s
nightlife which were as
curious about the people as
the people were about the
animals.
At one point on the tour,
the train operator got out
to “call” some gators out of
one of the park’s many lakes
to help give the tour-goers a
glimpse of the prehistoric
animal.
Overall, the park has
seen a significant recovery
since the fires of 2007 accord-
ing to Berryhill, with vegeta-
tion already filling in many
of the burned areas. But
during the tour, the husks
of some dead trees and burn
marks could still be visible.
According to the sea-
soned tour guide, the fires
are a necessary part of the
swamp’s life cycle along with
flooding. However, fires of
that magnitude only occur
every half century he said.
The first moonlit tour
went off without a hitch and
pulled in a great crowd ac-
cording to management.
According to patron
Cori Crews, their tour guide
had a lot to do with that.
“I always like Mr. Ber-
ryhill’s tours,” said Crews.
“They’re great. He’s very
informative and interesting.”