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Sing
Winokur Baptist Church will host
a gospel sing on Saturday at 6 p.m.
with The Good News Trio from Alma.
Refreshments will be served after the
sing.
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Baseball registration
The Brantley County Recreation Brantley in serious trouble PUBLIC NOTICE Carl Gregory offers
Department will hold registration for
and leaders should behave USED CARS TO BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC
cars for $49?
youth baseball/softball until Saturday,
February 28. Your child must be 5
accordingly ... See page 4
SATURDAY
years old by May 1, 2009. We must have FOR AS LOW AS $49* See page 10
a copy of your child's birth certificate IN ONE DAY, LOCAL BRUNSWICK DEALER MUST ELIMINATE
OVER $2,000,000.OO+ WORTH OF PRE-OWNED VEHICLES.
and up-dated registration form before Brunswick, GA - Carl Gregory
Chrysler/Dodge/Hyundai is holding
its biggest pre-owned super sale
Almost 200 preowned cars, trucks,
vans, and SUV’s are available for
this huge event. “We absolutely must
count yourself out. If you’ll bring
your current payroll stub and your
driver’s license, chances are we can

your child can participate. The reg- in the history of the company. On reduce our preowned inventory at arrange your financing. The

$49
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, all costs; so customers can expect
2009, they plan to eliminate their these vehicles to be sold at near or

istration fe is $21 or $15 if your child entire preowned inventory by means

of a
below wholesale price,” he stated.
“Cars which would normally sell
“Eliminator Sale,”

$49
for $3000 to $20,000 will be sold
will be the biggest event we’ve ever

played football, cheered, soccer or

for thousands less, and I mean
thousands less! We truly will have had,” according to Gary & Tim.
a vehicle for everyone’s budget.” Customers are required to come
“Eliminator Sale,” These vehicles are available early and register for entry to this

basketball. Registration will be held at During this one-day event, every

pre-owned vehicle will be offered
for thousands below original price -
at this price, SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 21, 2009, only at Carl
Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/Hyundai
incredible sale. Registration begins
at 8am. “We expect a record number
of people to leave with great vehicles

the Recreation Department located on including vehicles for only $49*.

Gary Hudgins, Local Owner of
Carl Gregory, offers this explanation
in Brunswick. Special arrangements
have been made for a record number
of customers, with event parking
at unheard-of, low prices.”
“If you’ve been waiting for a
great deal on a great pre-owned

John Wilson Street in Nahunta. For

for this unprecedented sale. “We’ve
already had record sales in our new
car department this past year, and
we’re overstocked with tradeins.
more information call 462-5128. Then we’ve added a big inventory
of factory program cars and some
real bargains we’ve gotten at the
auctions. So, now we’re over-loaded
with inventory. It’s that simple.”
Gary adds, “Our goal is to reduce
the amount of our overall inventory
clearly marked. According to Tim
Dubose, a manager at Carl Gregory,
here’s how the $49* “Eliminator
Sale” works: SATURDAY,
fEBRUARY 21, precisely at 9:45
am, the gates will be opened so that
customers may inspect the vehicles.
When the $49* “Eliminator Sale”
begins at 10:00am, the “Price
Eliminator” will cross out the retail
price on each vehicle and replace
vehicle, your wait is over. The
$49 “Eliminator Sale,” will be
held SATURDAY, FEBRUARY
21, 2009. You’ll have the perfect
opportunity to get a quality vehicle
at a substantial savings while we
drastically reduce our inventory.”
The $49* “Eliminator Sale” will
be held SATURDAY, FEBRUARY
21, 2009 at Carl Gregory in
Brunswick, -5400 Altama Avenue.

Memorial scholarship
to a more manageable number, and
to do that, we’ve got to price this
inventory ridiculously low. Expect
retail prices to be marked down as
much as $3000.00 to $7000.00.”
Gary further added “The
it with the new “Eliminator Sale”
price. Whoever is sitting behind the
wheel of the vehicle will have the
first chance to purchase the vehicle
at the “Eliminator Sale” price. Prices
will be cut one time to the “Rock
Only one $49* vehicle per family,
please. Questions may be directed
to any sales consultant at Carl
Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/Hyundai
(912)261-9600 or 1-800-859-2277.

Applications for the Carolyn S. Lewis community has shown us great

support throughout the years, and
we’re very grateful. We would
Bottom” price, including vehicles
for only $49*. This “Eliminator
Sale” is for the public only - auto
*Minimum of 2 units will be sold for
$49 plus tax and title. Example: 1994

Memorial Scholarship ($500) are now rather give the great deals to the Hyundai XL stock # 763053A. Paid
dealers, wholesalers, employees advertisement. Sale ends february 21,
public than unload these vehicles at of the dealership and its affiliates, 2009.
the auction. We believe that people are not permitted to participate.

available from the BCHS Counsel-

will not only enjoy getting a great Carl Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/
deal, they’ll also have a lot of fun Hyundai has arranged for special
doing it. Imagine the excitement of finance and credit analysts to be
being able to buy a vehicle for just

ing Office. The scholarship will be

on hand. If you’ve had trouble in
$49*. Not $49 down, $49* total.” the past securing auto credit, don’t

awarded to a graduating senior who

plans to continue their studies at any
institution of higher education. The
recipient will be selected on the basis
of academic achievement, school citi-
zenship and community and school
Bay View royalty
When The Brantley Enterprise asked Bay View Nursing Home to choose a Valentines king and queen, they balked at the idea. “We’re all kings and
involvement.
queens,” they said. So we present here the Bay View royal court, the kings and queens of hearts.
Photo by Danese Hickox

Spring family day

The Georgia Southern University
Office of Parent Programs will hold
a Spring Family Day for current
DESPITE CUTBACKS this week
and prospective students and their
parents to watch a day of baseball as
the Eagles host Elon in Statesboro on
School board approves $300,000 in expenditures WHAT’S HAPPENING HERE
AIRPORT AUTH
Saturday, March 28. The parent/guest Brantley County’s school su- for the New Waynesville Upper • $41,350 to Associated Contrac- February 27, 2009 6:30 PM
perintendent complained last week Elementary School. tors to furnish all labor in install-
cost is $10 and includes game ticket DEV AUTH
that state cutbacks had already • $1,100 to Brantley Roofing to ing septic tank, drain field system
and hot dog, popcorn, and drink from taken $600,000 out of the schools repair a section of the roof at Na- and related work for the New February 24, 2009 7:00 PM
concessions. The student cost is $5and system’s budget and more cutbacks hunta Elementary School. Waynesville Upper Elementary
includes the same. The deadline to are expected, but that didn’t stop • $1,127 to Winair to purchase School.
make reservation is March 25 at 5 the school board from going on an A/C unit for the workroom at The board also approved the
p.m. For more information call (912) a spending spree at its last meet-
ing doling out almost $300,000 in
Nahunta Elementary School.
• $6,500 for the purchase of a
resignations of HES retirees Gloria
Hurst and Debra Brooker, bus
Youth outreach
478-7627 or visit: http://students. expenditures. dump truck to be used by the main- driver Kathy Obendorfer, and high Salt House Ministries, Hwy 301
georgiasouthern.edu/parent/spring- Here’s a recap of payouts ap- tenance department. school paraprofessional Britni Hortense, will hold a new youth
familydays09.htm. proved by the board: • $101,809 to Strategic for Morgan. outreach from ages 12 to young adult
• $26,500 to Dogwood Construc- equipment, $6,993 to Commercial The board also accepted the to our community beginning on Satur-
tion Group to provide network Industrial Coatings (CIC) for floor- superintendent’s recommendation
day from 7-10 p.m. This event will
Spring family day cabling and electronics for the New
Waynesville Upper Elementary
ing, and $15,000 for demolition,
wiring, and plumbing costs for the
to approve Dr. Karla Carter as the li-
brarian at Waynesville Elementary include a bonfire with pizza refresh-
The Georgia Southern University School. Culinary Arts Classroom. A $95,000 School for the 2009-2010 school year. ments and a cash drawing. For more
Office of Parent Programs will hold • $10,700 to Dogwood Construc- Vocational Construction grant will She will replace Gail Baker who information go to www.thesalthouse.
a Spring Family Day for current tion Group for the purchase and be applied to the culinary center org and click on youth or call 912-266-
installation of security cameras costs. See BOE, page 2
and prospective students and their 2952.
parents to watch a day of baseball as
the Braves face the Nationals at the
Fulton County Stadium on Satur-
Herons opt out against Pierce, Lady Herons play Friday Meeting
day, April 11. The cost is $25 and The Brantley County Herons came within 10 points of mak- The Satilla Community Services
ing it into the playoffs — and snatching that accomplishment
includes game ticket and pre-game Board will hold its regular monthly
from Pierce County — and was leading going into the last few
tailgate. Pre-game tailgate starts minutes of the game before shenanigans by a player who was board meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m.
at 5 p.m. inside Turner Field in the removed from the game doomed the team. in the Board Room located at 1007
Hank Aaron Room. Tailgate includes According to fans who were in Darien, when David Rousey Mary Street, Waycross For more
hot dog, hamburger, chips, coleslaw, was taken out of the game to put a quicker player in, he yanked information, please contact LaCretia
off his shirt, threw it on the floor, and kicked a chair -- obvi-
soda, and water. Game starts at 7 Gassem at 449-7101.
ously unhappy with the coach’s decision.
p.m. The deadline to make reserva-
tion is March 31 at 5 p.m. For more See Games, page 2
information call (912) 478-7627 or Revival
visit: http://students.georgiasouthern. Grace Community Church of God in
edu/parent/springfamilydays09.htm. Hoboken will hold Revival through
Do you remember the heyday of Friday at 7 p.m. nightly with evange-

Glory days
U.S. Highway 301 when it was a list Larry Richards.
Spring family day major route from the hinterlands
The Georgia Southern University of the north to sunny Florida and
Office of Parent Programs will hold Nahunta had several motels lining Dance
a Spring Family Day for current and Southeast Singles Fellowship in
the corridor? Do you remember
prospective students and their par- Waycross will hold a dance on
ents to watch a day of basketball as
the glory days? If so, we’d like to Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Ag. Building
the Lady Eagles vs. Davidson and the hear from you. Send your stories at the corner of Hendry and Carter in
Men's Bracketbuster Tournament on to editor@brantleyenterprise.com Blackshear. Bring a covered dish or
Saturday at the campus. The parent/ or mail them to Glory Days, The finger food. For more information call
guest cost is $10 and includes game Brantley Enterprise, POB 454, Betty at 285-5024, Nancy at 283-9796 or
ticket, hot dog, popcorn and a drink Nahunta GA. Faye at 458-2267.
from concessions. The student cost is
$5 and includes the same. The dead-
line to make reservation is Wednesday MORE THIS WEEK ON PAGE 2
at 5 p.m. For more information call

weekend weather
(912) 478-7627 or visit: http://students.
georgiasouthern.edu/parent/spring-
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Workshop
The University of Georgia
will hold a workshop entitled
"Thinking of Starting A Busi-
ness" on Thursday, February 26
from 6-9 p.m. in the Conference
Room of the Small Business
Assistance Center, 111 East
Liberty Street in Savannah.
The cost is $69 or $50 if you
register and pay no later than
Monday before the day of
class. For further information
contact 912-651-3200 or visit
www.savannahsbdc.org.
Meeting
The Southeast Georgia Youth
Council will meet on Thursday,
February 26 at 12:30 p.m. at the
Southeast Georgia Regional
Development Center, 1725
South Georgia Parkway, West,
Waycross.
Revival
The Hortense Holiness Church
will hold revival services
Monday, February 23 through
Friday, February 27 at 7:30
p.m. nightly with evangelist
Dwayne Pooler. There will be
special singing each night. For
more information call 473-2324
or 912-337-7751.
Workshop
The University of Georgia
will hold a workshop entitled
"Thinking of Starting A Busi-
ness" on Thursday, March 12
and Thursday, March 26 from
6-9 p.m. in the Conference
Room of the Small Business
Assistance Cente, 111 East
Liberty Street in Savannah.
The cost is $69 or $50 if you
register and pay no later than
Monday before the day of
class. For further information
contact 912-651-3200 or visit
www.savannahsbdc.org.
Bayview sing
The Bayview Nursing Home
sing will be held from 7-8 p.m.
on Thursday, February 26. For
more information call David
Lee at 912-458-2493 or Clarke
Lee at 912-458-2268.
Benefit sing
The Riverside Chapel Baptist
Church will hold a benefit sing
for Sheldon Crews on Saturday,
February 28 at 6 p.m. featuring
local talent.
Social
Southeast Singles Fellowship
in Waycross will hold a social
and eat out on Saturday, Febru-
ary 28 at 2:30 p.m. at Cedar
River in Waycross. For more
information call Betty at 285-
5024, Nancy at 283-9796 or Faye
at 458-2267.
Okefenokeeology
A Okefenokeeology Course will
be offered at the Okefenokee
Swamp beginning Thursday,
March 5. Popular instructor,
Don Berryhill, will present this
12-hour course, which will meet
on Thursday evenings during
the month of March from 6-8
p.m. at the Cypress Cove Annex
located at Okefenokee Swamp
Park. Be sure to register soon
as space is limited. For further
information call 912-283-0583
between the hours of 9 a.m. to
5:30 p.m.
Pageant
The 5th Annual Sassy South
Pageant will be held on Satur-
day, March 7 at the BCHS caf-
eteria beginning at 10 a.m. The
pageant is open to all girls in
the state of Georgia, newborn
- 21 years old. Applications can
be obtained at Amy Michelle's
Flower's and Gifts on Hwy
301 or call Amy Middleton at
288-0384 or Rhonda Thomas at
270-6500. Rules apply.
Whale of sale
Waycross Service League will
hold their 8th annual Whale of
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a Sale on Saturday, March 7 at
the Okefenokee Fairgrounds
in the big metal building
beginning at 7a.m. There will
be a variety of items for sale
including clothing, shoes,
accessories, household items,
holiday, books/CDs, baby
items, linens, children’s toys,
furniture, small appliances,
New Boutique, and much
more. Admission will be $2 per
person. All proceeds from the
sale will be donated to local
charities.
Youth tour
The OREMC is accepting ap-
plications from high school
juniors for the 2009 National
Washington Youth Tour to be
held June 11 -18. An application
may be picked up at any of
OREMC's offices or one can be
mailed to you, at your request.
For more information contact
Linda Harris at 912-462-5131
or 800-262-5131 extension
1151 or email your request to
linda.harris@oremc.com. The
deadline is Monday, March 9
at 5 p.m.
Model college
The College of Coastal Georgia
will hold a lecture on
Friday, March 20 at 2 p.m. with
Dr. Martha T. Nesbitt, Presi-
dent, Gainesville State College
Paving the Way: Creating
Georgia's Model State College.
Events will be held in the
Thomas Auditorium at the
Southeast Georgia Conference
Center. For more information
call 912-279-5777.
Charity ball
Waycross Service League will
host the 3rd annual Charity
Ball on Saturday, March 21 at
the Okefenokee Country Club.
There will be a reception at
6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and a
presentation at 8 p.m. A silent
auction will be held from 6-9
p.m. along with a live band
after dinner. Attire will be
formal. You may contact Claire
Larson at 281-3458 for tickets or
more information.
Waycross idol
The 4th annual Waycross Idol
date will be held on Saturday,
March 22 at the Waycross
Middle School Auditorium
beginning at 2 p.m. for ages 8 to
17 and beginning at 4 p.m. for
ages18 and up. Cash prizes will
be awarded. The competition is
open to anyone who is a legal
resident of Georgia. For more
information, visit swampfest.
us or contact Cheri Morgan at
(912) 385-0789 or email Cheri at
cheristudio64@live.com.
Waynesville youth
The youth group of Waynes-
ville Church of God is willing
to help the elderly and any
other people that are shut-in or
just need a little help around
the house or in the yard. They
are asking for donations for
their services to help pay
for an youth trip in March
called Winterfest, which is an
outreach for teens. For more
information call Kevin Johns
at (912) 266- 6386.
Transformation
The College of Coastal Georgia
will hold a lecture on
Thursday, April 2 at 5:30 p.m.
with A.D. "Pete" Correll, Chair-
man, Atlanta
Equity Investors, LLC on
Transformation: Lessons from
the Corporate and
Community Sectors. Events
will be held in the Thomas
Auditorium at the
Southeast Georgia Conference
Center. For more information
call 912-279-
5777.
Library scholarship
The Friends of the Library
are now accepting scholarship
applications. The deadline
to apply is Wednesday, April
15. Your must have a cur-
rent PINES library card in
good standing to qualify for
the scholarship. For more
information contact the library
at 462-5454.
Swampfest
The Swampfest Committee is
accepting applications for the
2009 Swampfest Festival to
be held in April in downtown
Waycross. Lots of great events
and activities are planned for
the entire family. There will
be free concerts on Friday and
Saturday evening with the
Swingin Medallions. Vendor
applications are available on
the festival web-site at www.
swampfest.us or by calling
912-283-2112.
Basketball camp
Applications are now being
evaluated for the Ten Star
All Star Summer Basketball
Camp. The Ten Star All Star
Summer Basketball Camp is by
Invitation Only. Boys and girls
ages 10-19 are eligible to apply.
There are several camp loca-
tions. There is also a Summer
Camp available for boys and
girls ages 9-18 of all skill levels.
For a free brochure on these
summer camps, please call
704-373-0873 ANYTIME or visit
www.tenstarcamp.com.
Pre-k enrollment
The Brantley County Pre-
Kindergarten Program is
accepting applications for
enrollment for the 2009 – 2010
Your child must be four years
old on or before September 1,
2009 in order to be eligible for
Pre-K. Registration packets
may be picked up at the school
offices in Hoboken, Nahunta
and Waynesville. Enrollment
is limited. Documentation is
required to enroll. For more
information call Burdette
Wheeler at (912) 778-3068,
Glenda Willis at 462-6029 or 458-
2323, or Joan Sweat at 778-3718.
Kindergarten
The Hoboken Elementary
School is currently registering
children for 2009-2010 kinder-
garten classes. If you have a
child who will be five years old
on or before September 1 of
this year he/she will need to
be registered for Kindergarten,
unless currently enrolled in
our Pre-K. Documents are
required at registration. Pleas
call the school office at 458-2135
for more information.
Food bank
The Starlight Ranch will hold
a food bank on the 1st Friday
of every month from 12-2 p.m.
They will also have emergency
food during the month. For
more information call 912-778-
3976 leave a message if no
answer.
Turkey shoot
Freddie's turkey shoot will be
held every Friday and
Saturday beginning at 7:30 p.m.
until with meat and money
prizes. Located in Hickox, 3
miles South of Nahunta, turn
left on Buffalo Creek Drive, go
1.2 miles and turn left on Lake
Buffalo Dr. East, in field behind
house.
Lake Ware
Come Dance with us at Lake
Ware in Waycross on Friday
nights. Live entertainment by
Dry Creek Band. Admission is
$7.00 per
person. BYOD, no coolers, and
no bottles, cans only. Singles
and couples
welcome. For more informa-
tion call 912-283-8858.
Dugout club
The Brantley Co. Dugout Club
& Brantley Co. Diamond
Club is giving away a different
gun every Friday for the next
year to raise
money for an indoor hitting
facility. The list of guns to be
given away and
winner each week will be
posted at brantleybaseball.org.
Tickets are $100.
For more information or to buy
a ticket contact Mike Hendrix
at 286-0041.
Donations
Brantley County Neighbors
This week
From page 1
Helping Neighbors is currently
accepting donations for sick
children, cancer patients, and
Sing
families in need. Some of the
The Kettle Creek Southern Congregational Church in
Waycross will host a sing featuring one of Southern Gospel
sick children have requested Music’s most recognizable voices, This weekIvan Parker, on
chihuahua puppies, talking Sunday at 6 p.m. For more information call 912-285-7828 or visit
birds, etc. Any donation will www.ivanparker.com. The church is located at 2523 Carswell
be greatly appreciated. Please Avenue in Waycross.
contact Ronnie Jacobs at 462-
5214, Pat Tompkins at 462-7443,
or Mert Dowling at 462-5455 for Raybon revival
more information. Raybon Church of God of Prophecy will be in revival Monday
through Wednesday with "The Walkers". Revival will begin each
night at 7 p.m. The Walkers are a nationally known full time gos-
OREMC programs pel music ministry. For more information contact Pastor Bruce
OREMC offers safety and Dean at 462-6519.
energy efficiency programs
and demonstrations to schools
and community and civic Planning meeting
organizations in our service The Brantley County High School Class of 1984 will hold a
area. Their energy efficiency reunion planning meeting on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Michael's
experts can offer tips that Deli in Nahunta.
will help you save electricity
and stretch your budget. If
you are interested scheduling Commodities
a program for your group, Concerted Services, Inc. will distribute commodities to eligible
please contact our office at 912 area residents beginning Wednesday at Concerted Services,
462-5131 or 800-262-5131 and Inc., 113 Church Street, behind Health Department. Elderly and
talk with Craig Muchison (ext. Handicap will receive commodities at beginning at 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
1147), David Smith (ext. 3319) or on Wednesday. All others on Thursday, February 26 until it is
Linda Harris (ext. 1151). depleted. Please bring a box for your commodities.
World War II
more information call 1-800 Waynesville. For more informa-
The Brantley County Histori-
GIVE LIFE (448-3543). tion, call Alisha Hendricks at
cal Society’s World War II
book is on sale at the Brantley
912-778 4741.
County Library. You can also
Donations
order one by
mailing a check or money
Concerted Services Inc., is MAMA meetings
accepting non-perishable food The Waynesville chapter of
order to Brantley County
items, as well as cash dona- M.A.M.A. has open meetings
Historical Society, P.O.
Box 1096, Nahunta, 31553. The
tions, for a small food pantry.
The food
at 7 p.m. on the first and third
Mondays of each month at the
purchase price is $45.00 includ-
assistance will be persons/ GAP house in
ing tax, plus
families who have emergency/ Atkinson, look for signs. They
$5.00 for s/h. For more infor-
crisis needs. also show films and exhibits as
mation call Dorothy Thomas at
Donations will be accepted presentations to the public by
912-265-7599
or email her at djt1927@aol.
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. invitation. For more informa-
For more tion call Regina Hunter at (912)
com.
information call 912-462-5163 or 778-5017 or Sherry Lane (912)
912-462-5263. 778-3023.
Closet
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
has a clothes closet available at
Foster parents Masonic meetings
Brantley and Charlton County The Nahunta Masonic Lodge
135 Florida Avenue, Nahunta.
Please call Rev. Jimmy and
Department of Family and will hold meetings on the first
Children Services are in need and third Tuesdays of every
Barbara Bryant at 462-6340 for
of families who are willing to month.
an appointment.
open their homes and hearts
to children who are in need.
Narconon
History book For more information, please
call 1- 877-210-5437 or contact Narconon of Georgia offers
The Brantley County Pictorial
Gwendolyn McClendon or Out Patient help for Drug and
History Book is for sale at the
Nahunta Library. The cost is
Cheryl Jordan at 912- 462-6171 Alcohol addiction. For more
(Nahunta) or 912-496-2527 information call Narconon
$65 including tax. If you wish
(Folkston). of Georgia at 1 877- 413-3073.
to order,
Narconon offers referrals, as-
please send check or money
sessments, drug education and
order for $65 plus $5 S/H to
Brantley County
Fountain of hope out patient rehabilitation.
Fountain of Hope meetings are
Historical & Preservation Soci-
held every Thursday at 7
ety Inc., P.O. Box 1096, Nahunta,
31553.
p.m. at the GAP House, located Nahunta Al-anon
on 110 N, across RR tracks and The Nahunta Al-Anon Family
1st house on Group meets every Friday
Animal rescue left. For more information call
Regina Hunter at (912) 778-5017
night at 8 p.m., at the Brantley
County Serenity Club, located
Max's Animal Rescue & Hu-
mane Society of Brantley
or Sherry
Handley (912) 778-4805.
on Hwy. 82
east of Nahunta.
County is currently accepting
donations for puppy food, dry
and canned and
as always monetary dona-
Fibromyalgia meet- Hoboken Al-anon
The Hoboken Al-Anon Family
tions are always needed for
operations and for the building
ings Group meets every Thursday
The Coastal Georgia Fibromy- night at 8 p.m., at the Cross-
fund. Please specify where you
algia Support Group meets roads Clubhouse, located at the
would like your donation to be
the first Tuesday of each intersection of Hwy. 82 and 121
allocated. Contact Lori Hart-
month at 6 p.m. at Waynesville rideshare lot.
mann Director at 912-458-3263.
Charitable
Baptist Church in
donations are tax deductible.
Volunteer opportunities are
available. BOE
From page 1
Clothes closet will transfer to the same post at the new Waynesville
Waynesville Baptist is in need school.
of clothes and shoes of all sizes
for their clothes closet. The
The board also gave it approval for BCHS secretary Sherri
Edgy’s transfer to paraprofessional and reduced special edu-
cation secretary Michelle Lee from full time to 3/4 day.
closet is open every Tuesday
from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Herons
Donations From page 1
Neighbors Helping Neighbors His actions drew a technical foul and a three-shot penalty.
is accepting donations for a Pierce didn’t miss a single one, allowing the Bears to match
the Herons 46-46 as the buzzer sounded, then go on to a 61-51
"Fire Fund" to help families
when their homes are burned victory.
The eighth ranked McIntosh boys squared off against
and destroyed by fire. Dona-
ninth ranked Charlton in the only other game played in the
tions may be sent to Neighbors
Helping Neighbors, c/o Fire
opening round of region playoffs. Scores of that game are
were not available.
Tuesday’s line up in Baxley features the sixth ranked St.
Fund, P.O. Box 271 Nahunta,
Vincent’s girls against Tattnall, and Jeff Davis boys against
31553.
Charlton.
But the Lady Herons scored a non-stop trip to the semifi-
Donate blood
nals by virtue of their first place finish in Region 2-AA. They
The Red Cross needs approxi-
will play Friday at 7 p.m. Second ranked Long will open the
afternoon at 4 p.m. and the McIntosh boys team will play at
5:30 p.m. and the Long boys team follows the Lady Heron
mately 1,200 people to
game at 8:30 p.m.
donate blood each weekday
Games at Brantley County Thursday include:
to meet the needs of approxi- Girls - number 3 Appling v. 6/7 winner - 4 p.m.
mately 140 Boys - number 4 Tattnall v. 6/7 winner - 5:30 p.m.
Girls - number 4 Pierce v. 5/8/9 winner - 7 p.m.
hospitals and healthcare
facilities. Most people age 17 Boys - number 4 Benedictine v. 5/8/9 winner - 8:30 p.m.
or older who weigh at least
110 pounds can give blood. For
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Obituaries
Bruce Courtney
Bruce Whitner Courtney Sr., 89 of Nahunta, died Wednesday
morning at Satilla Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born in Thomasville, his parents were Burton Marshall and Au-
drey Maxwell Courtney. He is also preceded in death by a grandson,
Campbell May.
He is retired from State Farm as an
insurance agent and was a past member
of the Elk Club in Gainesville, Grand
Marshall for parades in Brantley Co.,
and active with the schools, T-ball, and
youth sports. He also served in the
Army during WWII.
He is a charter member of Southside
Baptist Church in Nahunta.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years,
Mary Inez Higginbotham Courtney of Nahunta; a daughter,
Delena Courtney May of Gainesville, a son, Bruce Whitner “Whit”
Courtney Jr. of Lecanto, a grandson, Geoffrey Courtney May of
Gainesville, 3 great grandchildren, Jackson, Heston and Gracie
May; and a sister, Margaret C. Brinson of Thomasville.
Pallbearers were Charlie Snellgrove, Buddy Sellers, Eddie Lee,
Ernie Thomas, H. C. Morgan, Everett Perry and Ross Courtney
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 11 a.m. from
Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Price officiating. Burial
was at 3 p.m. at New Hope Cemetery, Hickox.
Christopher Taylor
Christopher “CT Cruzer” Andrew Taylor, 21 of Waynesville, died
early Friday morning in Brunswick, from injuries sustained in an
automobile accident.
Born in Glynn Co., he was a electrician and worked residential
and Commercial construction , Christopher was getting ready to
go back to school to maybe start a new career in D.N.R, he was of
the Pentecostal faith.
He loved to go swimming with his friends in the pond, and also
enjoyed Fishing and Hunting, and was a FSU Football Fan.
His is survived by his mother and step-father, Ellen Ortega and
Wendell Willis of Waynesville; his father, Chris Taylor of Bruns-
wick; maternal grandparents, Victor Ortega and Mary Ortega both
of Waynesville; paternal grandparents, David and Ann Taylor of
Brunswick; 3 Cousins, Terry and Josh Walker and Victor Ortega.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Frye Funeral
Home Chapel, Nahunta, with Rev. Ion Johns officiating.
Burial followed at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Waynesville. Pallbearers
were Victor Ortega, Terry “T.J.” Walker, Josh Walker, Luke
Porter, Joe Porter, Dustin Manning, Dustin Crosby, and Quin
Cohen.
Honorary pallbearers were Troy Crosby, Jesse Coger, Jonathan
“Mo” Lee, Curt Noel, Colt Daniels and Larry Harold.
Susan Carter
Mrs. Susan Elaine Riggins Carter, 53 of Blackshear, passed away
early Saturday morning, February 14, 2009, at her residence
following a short illness. Born in Ware County, she had lived in
Brantley County for many years before moving to Pierce County
in 1995. She had worked for R. L. Walker Chevrolet for many years
and had also worked with the State of Georgia in several positions
over the years. Mrs. Carter was a Brantley County High School
graduate and was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She
was a daughter of the late William James & Eunice Clotielde "Teel"
Burkett Riggins and was also preceded in death by a brother, Wil-
liam James Riggins Jr.
Survivors are her husband, Greg Carter of Blackshear; a son,
Kevin Mitchell
Tallevast of Hoboken; a sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl Elese
Riggins &
Harold King of Hoboken; a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas
Edward & Theresa Riggins of Hoboken; an aunt, Elese Burkett of
Hoboken; several nieces, nephews & other relatives.
Memorial services for Mrs. Carter was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday
morning, February 17, 2009, from the chapel of Pearson-Dial
Funeral Home.
Memorialization was by cremation.
Failed HR 1 tax assessment cap
would have cost taxpayers more
House Resolution 1 failed to receive the
required two-thirds constitutional major-
ity to establish a statewide property tax
assessment cap. While some legislators
have promoted property tax assessment caps
as tax relief for Georgia homeowners, this
legislation would actually increase property
taxes for homeowners over time. Legislators
supportive of HR 1 have asked for the legisla-
tion to be reconsidered.
Property tax assessment caps would
not help average homeowners, since most
people do not stay in the same home forever.
While it would cap the rate of property tax
assessment increases for their current home,
property taxes for other homes sold in the
area would be based on the market value of
the home at the time it is sold. This means
that over time, caps would cause a shift in the
tax burden and result in higher taxes for first
time homeowners, people moving into new
homes and senior homeowners looking to
downsize. They would create widely varying
property taxes for people living in the same
neighborhood.
It is possible, and even likely, that some-
one with a high value home would end up
paying less in property taxes than someone
who purchases a less expensive home simply
because of the difference in time of owner-
ship.
"We do not believe that today's vote is the
end of this debate, and we think that it is
important for homeowners to understand
the full impact of this legislation," said Jerry
Griffin, Executive Director of the Associa-
County to offer chamber one room
for $100, but don’t expect a ‘yes’
After discussing many of the agenda
items at their work session a couple weeks
a go, the county commissioners approved
many items on their 36 item agenda Tues-
day night.
Chairman Ron Ham asked the board to
look into relocating the Chamber of Com-
merce from the building by the courthouse
to the chairman’s old office at the St. Illa
complex. Ham said that the courthouse
needed the building for record storage
to clear out the hallways and it had to be
within 500 feet of the courthouse, which
the chamber building is.
The Chamber currently has a lease
with the county for use of the building
until 2014, but is willing to move and sign
a new lease, however, the county attorney
said that they couldn’t lease it to them
unless they pay fair market value rent on
the building. Currently the Chamber pays
$1 a year for the lease, which Lee said is
illegal because they are a private organiza-
tion and it was construed as a gift to the
chamber by them not paying the rent.
After much discussion at both meet-
ings the board agreed to offer the Chamber
one room at the St. Illa complex for $100 a
month, although they didn’t anticipate the
Chamber accepting it.
At the request of Commissioner Greg
O’Quinn the board approved a hiring
freeze in place for 2009 to help keep the
budget under control since they are
already looking at a deficit of over $2 mil-
lion. The freeze wouldn’t allow any new
positions to created or hired, and would
allow only essential positions to be filled if
tion County Commissioners of Georgia
(ACCG). "Homeowners will be unhappy at
the neighborhood level when they find that
home values will vary greatly from one
home to the next."
Like new homeowners, new companies
coming to Georgia would pay more in prop-
erty taxes compared to existing companies
located in the same area. This puts new
companies that might relocate to Georgia at
a competitive disadvantage and may also be
a disincentive for existing companies that
want to expand or relocate their operations.
In addition, because changes in com-
mercial ownership cannot be identified by
the tax assessors, residential property will
reset in value more rapidly than commer-
cial property and the tax burden will shift
over time to homeowners. Since many large
commercial properties are also owned by
out-of-state or foreign companies, property
tax assessment caps would provide more tax
relief to non-Georgia based property owners
than to homeowners living in the state.
"It is important that we look at what has
happened in other states and learn from the
problems that have resulted from establish-
ing property tax assessment caps," said
ACCG Legislative Director Clint Mueller.
"South Carolina is trying to repeal similar
legislation because it has depressed their
real estate market and discouraged compa-
nies from locating to the state. Other states
such as California and Florida are now
facing serious financial issues because of
them."
they are vacated.
The board will draft a letter to all
the constitutional officers requesting
that they take the same action in their
departments to help with budget short-
ages. O’Quinn also reiterated that the
county’s human resource policy does
not allow employees to work from home
and be paid to do so. Employees are to
work from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with a
half hour lunch break unless they are
in public safety or are under a constitu-
tional officer. .
The board approved a TAN Loan for
the Hortense VFD for used fire truck
they have purchased for $67,500, and paid
$25,000 down on, leaving a balance of  
$42,500, for which they have payments
allocated in their budget.
The board briefly discussed the
Nahunta fire department situation and
stated that they were waiting on action
by the city before taking action on the
trucks and equipment and signing a
contract for the services. The board did
agree to allow the Emergency Medical
Services to move to the city fire station
once the property had been turned back
over to the county from the city. EMS
had requested that they move into the
building due to the dilapidated condition
of their current 100-year-old building
since the city fire station already has
living quarters in place.
See a full report of the meeting at
our website www.brantleyenterprise.
com.
Brantley gets
funds for food
Brantley County has been
awarded federal funds under
the emergency food and shel-
ter national board program in
the amount of $10,849.
A local recipient organiza-
tion (LRO) board with repre-
sentatives of the Red Cross,
United Way, local officials,
homeless advocate represen-
tative, and church representa-
tives, will distribute funds to
expland the capacity for food
and shelter services.
Agencies must qualify as
follows: 1) be private volun-
tary non-profit or units of
government, 2) have a viable
accounting system with audit
oversight 3) practive non-dis-
crimination, 4) have the capa-
biity to operate food and/or
shelter programs, and 5) if
agency is private voluntary
entity, must have a voluntary
board.
Qualified agencies may
contact: Jody Rouse, Local Au-
thorized Agent, at 912-285-6083.
Deadline date is: February 25,
2009 at 3 p.m.
Commissioners
attend legislative
pow-wow
Commissioners Ronald
Ham, Mike Edgy and Greg
O'Quinn attended a Legisla-
tive Conference and class on
Feb. 9 - 10 in Atlanta where
they attended a class relat-
ing to Employment Law and
listened to an update on the
status of the State finances
with guest speakers Gov.
Sonny Purdue, Lt. Gov. Casey
Cagle and Speaker of the
House Glenn Richardson.
The three were able to
meet with Rep. Mark Wil-
liams and Sen. Jeff Chapman
regarding issues that are
specific to Brantley County.
"It was a very informative
trip and we were able to meet
with commissioners from
surrounding counties as well,"
O'Quinn said.
7E Campbell's Labels/f
foto-Campbell's Labels
The parents and staff at
the Brantley County Head
Start Center continue work-
ing hard to collect labels for
the Campbell’s Labels for
Education Program. Their
hard work paid off as they
collected enough labels to ob-
tain a one-on-one Basketball
System. This portable goal
features a 24-inch reinforced
backboard which includes
NBA team super graphics,
white net, and a basketball.
“The children love the
new addition out on the
playground,” reports Mary
Thompson, Lead Teacher.
Exercise is an integral
part of the Head Start cur-
riculum and children enjoy
the many activities on the
playground.
The community can also
help the center support these

Dewey Gurley
children’s efforts to collect
labels to redeem for free
Dewey Gurley, 94 of Nahunta, died early Wednesday morning at educational merchandise.
It’s easy to pitch in -- simply
his residence following a lengthy illness.
save labels or clip proofs of
Born in Clarkesville, his parents were Jim and Grace McClure purchase from any of the eli-
Gurley. He is also preceded in death by his wife Nellie Hooper gible Campbell products such
Gurley; and 4 sons, Larry, Ralph, Joe and Johnny Gurley. as Campbellπs soups, Prego
He was a tradesman and loved to fish and deer hunt and was of the pasta sauces, Swanson broths,
Pace salsa and picante sauces
Baptist faith.
as well as many other items.
He is survived by 2 sons, Ernest Gurley of Nahunta and Grady The participating products
Gurley (wife Sandy) of Lawrenceville; 4 grandchildren, Matt all say Campbellπs Labels for
Gurley (wife Misty) of Tarpon Springs, Cathy Gurley of Nahunta, Education clearly on the label.
Angela Turner (husband David) of Tulsa, OK, and Shannon Peavey For more information on

WACT’s ‘Grease’
comers to the WACT stage. how you or your civic club
(husband Charlie) of St. Augustine, 7 great grandchildren, Lee and
Tickets are $10 for adults and $9 for can be a part of Head Startπs
Christopher Gurley of Tarpon Springs, Kayla and Jay Waters of Campbellπs Labels for Educa-
students and senior citizens. Reservations
Nahunta, Darrin and Joey Turner of Tulsa, OK., Ohara Peavey of

production opens
may be made by calling 283-2161 or tickets tion Program collection drive,
St. Augustine, also several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. are available at the box office one hour prior contact Carol Clarke, Literacy
Graveside services were held Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at to each performance. Coordinator at 912/285-6083

Atkinson Baptist Church Cemetery, Atkinson, with Rev. Larry
Altman officiating.
Pallbearers were Marlin Edgy, Bogie Kyser, Joe Lake, Charlie
Peavey, David Turner, and Timmothy Burkhead.
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Thursday Feb. 19
“I got chills, they’re multiplying...and I’m
losing control.”
That’s the sentiments of many who
are anxiously anticipating the opening of
the ever-popular 1950s rock and roll musi-
cal Grease on the Ritz stage in downtown
Waycross. Show dates for Grease will be Feb.
19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 at 8 p.m. nightly and one
Sunday matinee on Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m.
Grease is directed by Kellie Rowell and
features an outstanding cast of characters,
including some familiar faces as well as new-
Cast members include: Benji Davis
(Danny), Jenna Jones (Sandy), Regina
Morgan (Rizzo), Britani Hickox (Frenchy),
Karis Rowell (Marty), Lindsie Peace (Jan),
Derrick Woods (Kenickie), Blake Kildow
(Doody), Alex Middleton (Sonny), Brock Gil-
liard (Roger), Ariail Etheridge (Patty), Roger
Johnson (Vince Fontaine), Juston Am-
mons (Eugene/Teen Angel), James Jacobs
(Johnny Casino), Tracey Davis (Miss Lynch)
and Lindsay Giedl (Cha Cha). Renee Giedl
will be directing the orchestra for this pro-
duction, which consists of Cyndi Etheridge,
Kathy Cox, Shiree Williams, David Rogers
and Zack Jones.
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OF ATLANTA
By HERMAN CAIN
HERMAN CAIN is a nationally
syndicated radio talk show host
on “The Herman Cain Show” out
of Atlanta’s WSB 750 AM and is a
FOX News Business Commentator.

The Obama-Pelosi-Reid ROBERT F. PAGE

‘stimulus’:

1944-2001
Publisher Emeritus
A victory for socialism
Michelle Lartz Ken Buchanan
Despite an avalanche of objections from
the public, the so-called “Economic Stimulus
Office Manager Editor and Publisher
Bill” has passed Congress and President
Obama has signed it into law. The result is
bigger government and a smaller economy.
Since 65 percent of the $789 billion is
spending by the government for the govern-
ment, that means bigger government.
About half of the remaining 35 percent
goes to tax cuts for workers. According to
an analysis by Congressman Jack Kingston
(R-GA), that means about 20 cents an hour
for the average working American. That’s
the same $800 per working couple or $400
per single worker that other stories have
reported.
Advice, don’t spend it all at once.
The remaining half of the 35 percent
goes to increased spending for government
assistance programs. That’s good, because
more of us may be getting in line soon.
The bill passed because of a populist new
president (he says all the right things), the
politics of fear and political pandering to the
gullible at its best. It’s a perfect combination
for more socialism.
Former Congressman Ernest Istook
summed it up the best. “This stimulus bill is
worse than just more big government, pork
barrel projects, expansion of the welfare
system and bailout of irresponsible state
governments. It’s the road to perpetual debt.”
(HumanEvents.com – February 12, 2009)
On the road of perpetual debt we will
borrow more money from foreign countries
that do not like us. We will experience more
taxes, more political pandering, more politics
of fear, more class warfare, more arrogance
by the all-knowing political class (as opposed
to the working class, the business class and
the shrinking investment class) and even
more national economic pain.
The Obama-Reid-Pelosi cure for more na-
tional economic pain – more spending, more
taxes and more socialism! That’s just more
pavement for the road to perpetual debt.
A lot of liberals are uncomfortable with
the word socialism, because they do not want
to scare off the gullible, those who believe
the system has cheated them or those that

County’s dire financial condition

believe that, now that Barack Obama is
president, they will not have to worry about
buying gas for their car or keeping up on

requires responsible leadership

their mortgage payment.
Liberals are even more uncomfortable
when someone makes the analogy of this
“rodeo” to another similar rodeo in history,
namely, the fall of the Roman Empire. By Gregg O’Quinn
That’s exactly what we are witnessing
On Feb. 2, Clay County, Fla., superin- Therefore, my first proposal is a hiring County Contingency Fund.” If it was not
little by little and bit by bit. We are becoming
tendent Ben Wortham addressed the 5,000 freeze on any new employees. It is true that planned for in the original budget and we
just like the other smaller struggling social-
employees of his school district with a letter our Sheriff ’s Department, Tax Assessor, can operate without it until the next budget
ist economies of the world.
explaining a projected $23.4 million budget County Manager and others have expressed process, then we need to make due. Current-
And, that’s exactly what the rest of the
shortfall for 2009-10. His goal was to explain their desire for additional help in their ly, I see no sense of urgency in the way our
world wants to see, a world of perfectly bal-
the budget situation, how it happened and departments. However, my fellow commis- financial situation is being handled, and that
anced mediocrity! Wow! How exciting.
his ideas for a “fiscal recovery plan.” It was sioner Linton Herrin said it best when he is a very dangerous mistake. Unbudgeted
The economy will get smaller because
a very brave move, considering some of his stated that “we’ll have to borrow money in six capital purchases seem to come before the
of less tax revenues from businesses. Many
ideas would not be popular months to pay Board of Commissioners too often. I am not
businesses can no longer hold on for some
politically. their salaries.” in favor of any unbudgeted capital purchases
direct stimulus in the form of a tax holiday,
On a smaller scale, Brantley Counties and that require monthly repayment of a Tax
which they did not get. My Economic Sur-
County’s local government faces businesses Anticipation Note (TAN) loan.
vival Tips for Small Businesses may give you
a similar crisis, and this man’s all across On that note, my third suggestion is to
some helpful ideas.
act of accountability inspired the state are consider the impact of pursuing grants. We
Income tax revenues will also be less
me to address our current eliminating can absolutely benefit from grant funding,
because of higher unemployment. The tax
financial problems in the same jobsevery day and should research all possible ways to do
on the whopping 20 cents an hour for the
way. Our taxpayers deserve to because of dif- so. However, if receiving a grant means we
average working American won’t quite offset
know that Brantley County is ficult econom- must contribute significant matching funds
the shortfall.
in serious financial trouble and ic times. This for which we must take out a TAN loan to do
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stated
our county leadership should is the reality so, what are we truly gaining? Tax Anticipa-
it correctly after the House passed the first
begin behaving as such. in which we have to operate our county mov- tion Note financing can be a vicious cycle,
version of the Democratic-votes-only stimu-
As of February 13th, 2009 the Brantley ing forward. If an employee leaves for any capturing a county into yearly budget short-
lus bill. They won the election, they wrote
County Board of Commissioners is currently reason, we should seriously consider whether falls. Brantley County should know. We are
the bill, and now they have passed the bill – a
facing a large budget shortfall for 2009. The or not to fill their vacancy. Only in situations currently in that cycle.
victory for socialism.
county budgeted to spend $11,728,978.81 in where there is a definite need should we even My goal is to enlighten and inform our
But, We the People are still in this fight.
2009 based on anticipated revenues. From hire replacements. taxpayers of the current financial situation
that revenue, $3,388,807.35 was used to pay Cutting payroll is never a popular and to encourage our county employees &
off last year’s line of credit, but only $655,000 political decision. We have already moved constitutional officers to understand the

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budget year. Therefore we automatically face ing several hourly employees to salary. But, with our current spending patterns, we are

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this with dwindling revenues in a recessed
ONLINE! economy and Governor Perdue’s indication
that he will not release Homestead Tax Relief
Grant credit to our county, and our revenues
fall even shorter.
Today we are debt free. But this fact is
very misleading. It will only be a matter of
months before we start to borrow money
against a $3.5 million line of credit to operate
overtime remains an area of improvement for
certain departments. Next, rather than elimi-
nate jobs, we may need to find areas where
it is necessary to reduce hours. It would not
be popular, but it would be more popular
than cutting jobs. Brantley County currently
employs 142 people.
Unbudgeted capital purchases should
cease. There is no such thing as a “Brantley
never going to dig our way out of this cycle
of debt.  We still have to maintain basic ser-
vices, but it has to be done with less money.
Every department should be looking at any
expenditure they can reduce. The time for
cutbacks is upon us, and we need to save
absolutely everywhere that we can.
(O’Quinn holds post 2 on the Brantley
County board of commissioners.)

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FAMILY
DAZE
BY DEBBIE FARMER
Being a mother of two children I’ve
tried a lot of things in the name of rest and
relaxation. I’ve enrolled in Tai Chi classes,
listened to hours of meditation tapes, and
even learned how to sit in the lotus position
and breathe in through one nostril and out
through the other.
In fact, the only thing I haven’t tried is
massage. That is, until a friend recently gave
me a gift certificate for a full body massage
at the local day spa. Now this might not seem
to alarming to you, but I’ll just say right now
that I’ve always been a big advocate of main-
taining personal space. So to a person like me,
having a complete stranger touch my entire
body while lying naked under a towel is, well,
unsettling.
On the other hand, life being what it is
these days, I’m not one to pass up a free op-
portunity to lie down and do nothing for an
hour.
I went to the day spa and explained to the
twenty-something Swedish masseuse I’ll call
Hilde, that this was my first massage and to
please be gentle because, you see, I am a little
nervous.
“No problem,” she said. “Just don’t think
about anything. Empty your mind and relax.”
Then she turned on some soothing music
and I laid face-down on the table and closed
my eyes. Sure enough, a few minutes later I
drifted off onto into a kind of peaceful rev-
erie that I thought only came with the aid of
certain prescription medication. In fact, I was
gently wafting through the air with the sound
of a waterfall in the distance and birds chirp-
ing in the sky when I heard a disembodied
voice with a heavy Swedish accent say, “You
have toxins in your thighs.”
“Excuse me?” I said.
“Toxins. You have them right here.” Hilde
slapped the backs of my legs.
“What do you mean? What toxins?”
“Don’t worry,” she said, “just a little bit.
SEE IT
MY WAY
BY CINDY DROOG
Four go-to friends: great;
75 go-to web sites? No.
I have a few go-to friends when I need an
ear. I have a go-to babysitter when I need a
date night. A go-to colleague who always has
great advice; a go-to neighborhood between
home and work with four decent take-out
restaurants; and a go-to stress-buster called
vodka tonic.
Oh, and when I run out of tonic, I’ve also
got a few Billy Blanks Tae Bo tapes and a
vivid imagination of who’s on the other end
of my left hook.
But when I have five minutes between
meetings and want to spend some quality
time reading an article that will make me a
better working mom, just where do I go to?
Minti – for conversations that prove I’m
not as crazy as I feel? CafeMom – to find
a humorous blog about someone else’s 14-
month-old saying “duck,” only it sounds like
something that rhymes with “duck” instead?
If I go to BabyCenter.com, I can find out
how to improve my eldest’s vocabulary. Or
maybe I should hit my account at Samsung’s
Moms Like Me for a laundry tip? One of my
kids did look like a ragamuffin when he left
the house this morning.
In my Circle of Super Moms on Facebook,
I can see some pictures of friends’ kids and
compare the cuteness of my kids to theirs.
That’s always a mood lift. Or should I go to
iVillage and see what Meredith Vieira has to
say about how she manages to get to work at 4
a.m. every day and still be sure her kids get a
healthy breakfast?
Inspiring. Yet somehow depressing at the
same time.
I could go to BlogHer, where they’ll help
me decide if I should be Facebook friends
with my ex-boyfriends, and I could go to
Mommy Track’d to find out what children’s
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And for having two children, it’s not much,
really.”
“What toxins?” I repeated a little louder.
“You need a body wrap is all,” she contin-
ued.
“WHAT TOXINS?”
“I think that will cleanse them,” she
concluded.
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“Uh, no.” I said.
Both girls gasped then went into the back
room together and closed the door. Please, only serious inquiries apply.
When Hilde finally came back out she had
bottle of firming lotion and a chart.
“You must use a loofah sponge,” she said.
“And it’s very important to scrub up.” She
pointed to the chart and made an upward mo-
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tion with her arms.
“Why?”
“To make the toxins go away,” she said in
an “of course” sort of way.
is now open on Sunday.
“What toxins?” I said again weakly.
“Oh, it’s nothing, really. Just relax.”
Now, I don’t know about you, but I tend to
associate the word “toxin” with all sorts of
unrelaxing and maybe even poisonous things
like, say, malathion, anthrax and heavy metal
rock bands.
In fact, a part of me wanted to shake
Hilde by her sweatbands and ask her how
anyone who has just been told that their legs
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But after listening in on a few other con-
versations around me, it became clear what
was going on here. “Toxin” is a secret spa-
code for “f-a-t.” After all, you can’t go around
saying things to paying customers like “Hey,
Lady, your thighs are too fat.”
That said, I’m not sure exactly how I feel Our 12, 15, and 21 piece buckets will now
about this revelation. As Hilde massaged me
with the firming cream and a loofah sponge,
I lay on the table and wistfully recalled the
come with an extra side pint. We will also
good old days before toxic thighs and body
wraps and fancy lotions and all that. Back
have a special dessert each week.
when I relaxed the old-fashioned way: by go-
ing shopping or to a movie.
Life was so much simpler then.
Our hours will be 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M.
books don’t reinforce stereotypes of girls and
women.
Maybe I should take my five minutes and
sign up for the Mom 2.0 Summit, where I can Please call us and place that
meet more confused moms who don’t have a
roadmap. Or I could go to PNN.com because I
am rather desperate for a Valentine’s Day gift
order early
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idea for hubby.
I could improve my fashion sense (always
something I’m in need of) at Glamour.com or
Elle.com, or get a recipe that helps make eat-
ing broccoli just as fun as going to Chuck E.
Cheese at Parenting.com or CookieMag.com.
By the time I’ve made up my mind, my
five minutes are up. I’m off to meeting
number four for the day, with nary a recipe,
new friend, cleaner clothes or a desperately-
needed mood lift.
It is both the beauty and the curse of the
Internet. For every tidbit of information I
want, there are no less than a hundred places
to go.
Imagine if I had 75 go-to friends to choose
from. I’d never know who exactly to call. I’d
have to keep a running list of each friend’s
specific area of expertise, not to mention a
very robust system for changing their contact
information each time they moved or got a
cheaper cell phone contract.
If I had that many stress-busters to
choose from, I’d be stressed just trying to pick.
I actually like having fewer choices.
F.E.W.E.R. But in nearly every meeting I’m
in, businesspeople want more web sites. “We
need a micro-site for that!”; “Let’s start our
own social network”; and “that product needs
its own Facebook identity” have all been ut-
tered just in the last week.
I cringe. And that doesn’t mean I’m
habitual or non-adventurous or non-support-
ive of anyone’s marketing objectives. It just
means I’m busy as heck and as a consumer, I
can’t take it anymore.
I don’t have time to Digg my favorites; Del.
i.ci.ous any blog posts; or Flickr last week-
end’s trip to the beach. Unless I stop sleeping.
And while that’s always an option, I’d rather
be a trendsetter. The one working mom who
breaks her addiction to BabyCenter; stops
being so reliant on Kraft Foods Online, and
never – ever – goes to YouTube for advice on
how to buy a bra that fits.
And then, my only “go-to” place in
between meetings will be the important one.
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Seasonal
illnesses WC hosts SANKOFA the museum is a traveling exhibit showcasing the heritage,
legacy, and challenges of African-Americans from 1860 to

flood SRMC In celebration of Black History Month, Waycross

College (WC) will host the SANKOFA African-American
the present.
As part of the experience, the museum's curator, Ange-
la Jennings, will present stories and dramatizations about
DEMARUS JOHNS
PAINTING
An influx of patients Museum on Wheels Monday, February 23 in the James M. certain periods and historical figures that have made vast Nahunta
with seasonal illnesses has Dye Student Services Building. contributions to this country and to the world. www.richardspaint.
Satilla Regional’s census at The museum's visit is sponsored by WC's Minority For more information about the SANKOFA African- com
capacity. Advising Program (MAP) and will be open to the public. American Museum on Wheels, contact Angela Holland-
Hours will be from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with no admission Wasdin, assistant director for student support at WC, at
Owner
For non-emergent/non-
urgent illnesses, officials at charge. (912) 449-7550. Demarus Johns
the hospital are asking the Billed as "one of the foremost collections of African- Bus. (912)496-7961
public to seek alternative American history readily available in this country today", Cell (912) 222-2122
primary caregivers such as
your primary care physi-
cian, Satilla Convenient Care
or the Health Department
instead of the Emergency
Department.
To help address the bed
shortage problem, Satilla
Regional has implemented
a crisis census management
plan. The plan includes more
frequent communication and
collaboration among depart-
ments, the medical staff,
community emergency medi-
cal services and surrounding
hospitals, continuous assess-
ment of patient care needs
and adjustments of staffing
and other resources.
"We experience a surge in
patient admissions each year
about this time," said Holli
Sweat, Chief Nursing Officer
at Satilla Regional.
"Due to these high patient
volumes, inpatients are occu-
pying beds in the Emergency
Department and are waiting
to be transferred to the ap-
propriate inpatient unit. All
patients presenting to our
Emergency Department will
receive appropriate medical
screening and evaluation;
however, patients with BELK OF WAYCROSS | The Mall at Waycross | 912-283-8255
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illnesses may experience an
extended wait."
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alone as many other hospi-
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Don’t be fooled, Roberts gets Hero award

thunderstorms can Honoken rural carrier Melissa Roberts recently received
an award for 14 years and was also recently presented a "Hero"

cause damage award by her district manager.

In March of last year, Melissa noticed that an elderly
customer had not picked up his mail for several days after the
checks had been delivered. She contacted a local volunteer
When compared with hurricanes and winter storms, fireman to go by the house and check on the customer. When
thunderstorms affect relatively small areas. But despite their he arrived the customer was found barely conscious and had
small size, all thunderstorms are dangerous because they can been ill for several days.
produce strong winds, lightning, tornadoes, hail and flash He was taken to the hospital and although he didn't sur-
flooding. Typically, thunderstorms are about 15 miles in diam- vive, Melissa was commended for her caring, dependable and
eter and last an average of 30 minutes. dedicated service. Without honest, reliable and hard working
"Last year, at least 600 thunderstorms occurred in Georgia employees like Diane, Cindy and Melissa it would be impos-
on about 80 separate days. The biggest threat in Georgia from sible for the Postal Service to survive.
severe thunderstorms is damaging straight line winds and Other rural mail carriers in Hoboken were recently
large hail," said Georgia Emergency Management Agency presented safe driver awards and a certificate of appreciation
(GEMA) Director Charley English. for performing their daily duties in a safe and exceptional
Straight line winds can reach speeds excess of 100 mph manner.
and produce damage similar to a tornado. These winds occur, Diane Crews, rural carrier associate, received a one-year
on average, 19 days per year in Georgia. These events have award and Cindy Harris, rural carrier associate, received a
occurred in every month of the year, but are most common in six-year award.
the spring and summer months, peaking in July.
Here is some information to help you recognize severe
weather, develop a plan, and be ready to act when threatening
weather approaches.
To prepare for a thunderstorm: Remove dead or rotting
trees and branches that could fall and cause injury or damage
during a severe thunderstorm.
Remember the 30/30 lightning safety rule: Go indoors if,
after seeing lightning, you cannot count to 30 before hearing
thunder. Stay indoors for 30 minutes after hearing the last
clap of thunder.
If a thunderstorm is likely in your area: Postpone outdoor
activities. Get inside a home, building, or hard top automobile
(not a convertible). Although you may be injured if lightning Roberts, above, and Crews and Harris, right, with awards
strikes your car, you are much safer inside a vehicle than
outside.
Remember, rubber-soled shoes and rubber tires provide
NO protection from lightning. However, the steel frame of a
hard-topped vehicle provides increased protection if you are NOTICE TO The Brantley Enterprise
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isolated tree in an open area. Hilltops, open fields, the beach,
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in open areas.
Anything metal-tractors, farm equipment, motorcycles,
golf carts, golf clubs, and bicycles.
For more information, contact GEMA at 1-800-TRY-GEMA, Psychiatry
Welcome back, Dr. Michaels.
or Brantley County EMA at 912-462-7874, or visit these sites
www.gema.state.ga.us, www.ready.georgia.gov, www.srh.noaa. John F. Michaels, Jr., MD
gov/ffc/, or www.redcross.org.
Satilla Regional Medical Center welcomes John Michaels, MD to its medical staff.
Specializing in Psychiatry, Dr. Michaels practiced Psychiatry in Waycross from 1995
Bailey to 2003, and served as the Medical Director of Satilla Park. He was the recipient of the
2001-2002 Faculty of the Year Award presented by the Satilla Regional Family Practice
Residency Program. He has been practicing in Douglas at Greenleaf Counseling Center
Monument Co. since 2003. After completing undergraduate studies at Boston College in his home state of
Building on a tradition Massachusetts, Dr. Michaels attended medical school at the St. Louis University School
of service since 1908. of Medicine in St.Louis, MO, and completed his residency at the St. Louis University
2125 Minnesota Ave. Hospital. Dr. Michaels retired from the Medical Corps U.S. Naval Reserve in 1994 after
U.S. 84 West, Waycross 22 years of service, and holds the rank of Captain, USNR (Ret.).

283-8454 Dr. Michaels and his wife, Anita, who is a native of Waycross, spend much of
their time trying to control five cats and two dogs.
Dr. Michaels is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry &
Neurology in Psychiatry, and is a Life Member of the American Psychiatric
Association.
Dr. Michaels will be seeing patients on an outpatient basis at the Satilla
Regional Center for Memory Disorders, as well as inpatients in the
Satilla Regional Senior Behavioral Center. Some common medical
conditions of patients evaluated and treated by specialists in Psychiatry
include memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, anxiety disorders,
Bi-polar Disorder, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, depression, learning disorders,
and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
John F. Michaels, Jr., MD
Psychiatrist
1707-A Boulevard Square
Waycross
For an appointment, Center for Memory Disorders
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Family Features

f you ask most women to write their

ideal job description, consistent raises,
more family time and more “me time” Tips for choosing the right
would be essential.
these three essentials are at the top of working women’s wish lists, according
direct sales company for you
to the 2008 ask a Working Woman survey, an annual online survey conducted it’s important to take your time evaluating any direct sales company you
by Working america. consider joining. Bonnie and Teresa offer these tips to help you find the
the 20,000 survey respondents echoed what so many more working women company that is right for you.
are feeling these days. they want more time with their families, but can’t Passion for the Product.
afford it. they want some time to themselves, but can’t get it. in fact, 72 per­ Join a company that you feel
cent of the working mothers surveyed said they had less than an hour to them­ confident sharing their product.
selves a day. How do they ensure high
these are some of the very reasons that millions of women have turned away from traditional nine­ quality and uniqueness? Does
to-five office jobs and have found exactly what they’re looking for in the home-based business of the product have a lifetime guar­
direct sales. antee? The more passion and
Direct selling is simply person­to­person selling, without the middle man of a retail store. most confidence you have in
often it’s done through fun and casual home parties where people gather to eat, talk and shop together. your product, the easier it is
at a time when the u.s. economy is in recession, the stock market is down, unemployment is on to sell.
the rise, consumer confidence is low and legendary retailers are closing their doors, the direct sales
industry is strong. With stable, proven and growing companies, direct sales offers an opportunity to Initial Investment.
earn significant income quickly with minimal investment and risk, and more personal and family evaluate the cost of beginning
time. your own business, how quickly
more and more women have found the direct sales industry to be an attractive career option. in you can expect to recoup your
2007, U.S. direct sales exceeded $30.8 billion. Of the more than 15 million direct sellers nationwide, initial investment, and what the
87.9 percent are women. Approximately 90 percent of direct sellers operate their businesses part-time, company offers to continue to
leaving them more time for family and themselves. support you as your business
From recent college graduates to stay­at­home moms, working professionals to retirees looking for grows. ask what incentives they
something more satisfying, women are finding that with a career in direct sales, they can design the have in place for new represen­
life they’ve always wanted. tatives to support them in the
beginning of their business.
Success Story At Silpada, for example, repre-
sentatives do not carry inventory.
In 1997, Bonnie Kelly and Teresa Walsh were two stay-at-home their initial investment is for
moms looking for a way to earn extra money without sacrific- their jewelry that they can wear
ing personal and family time. they started silpada Designs, a and display at their home parties.
direct sales company specializing in handcrafted sterling silver On average, representatives make
jewelry. up their initial business invest­
today, silpada is the largest direct seller, and one of the top ment within the first four to six
retailers, of sterling silver jewelry in the united states. in 2008, home parties.
the company exceeded $265 million in retail sales. Its more
than 27,000 U.S. representatives had more than 275,000 home Fair and Competitive
Join a company that you feel confident sharing their product.
parties, distributing more than eight million pieces of jewelry. Compensation.
Kelly and Walsh turned a passion for jewelry into a business Ask questions regarding the
that provided financial freedom, flexibility and, most impor- direct profit, override commis-
tantly, a way to infuse some fun into every day — a goal for any sions and pay structure of the company’s compensation plan. it’s important
woman trying to juggle work and home life while maintaining to feel confident that the company you choose has a fair and competitive
her own sense of self. compensation plan and that you can continue to increase your earnings as
“it’s all about empowering women with a wonderful business your grow your business.
opportunity and creating lifelong friendships,” Kelly said.
Great Customer Service.
“silpada means ‘the best of everything,’ and that’s what we
your customers are your current and future business, so it is important that
really try to focus on. it’s more than jewelry, it’s more than a
the company you choose is customer focused. Make sure to ask questions
job. it’s a lifestyle.”
Bonnie Kelly and Teresa Walsh, such as: What does the company do to support its customers? Do customers
Walsh adds, “We believe that success doesn’t come from the
founders of Silpada Designs have to pay for their returns? The better your customers are taken care of
degrees you have or the initial investment you make, but from
the better your business will be.
a passion to design the life you want. you can make your goals
and dreams as big as you want them to be or as simple as you Training and Support.
need them to be. With a company like silpada, if you want a little time away or dream of redecorating your house or ensure that the company you join is dedicated to helping you achieve the
need to take on your family’s expenses, you can.” success you are looking for. What type of training do they offer? How will
Kelly and Walsh want to encourage women of all ages to take charge of their lives and consider a home-based busi- they support your business? Is there a cost involved? What types of training
ness. “It’s a way to achieve financial freedom, increase self-confidence, and maintain a work-life balance that blends events are company sponsored?
with any lifestyle,” Walsh says.
“We are inspired on a daily basis by our representatives’ emotional stories about how owning their own business and
having control of their income has had a positive impact on their families,” Kelly said.
To find out more about Silpada or to learn about becoming a representative, visit www.silpada.com.

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Winter’s the time for

selling your stuff!
Call 912-462-6776!
Transportation 2 p.m.
Yard Sales be accepting donations year round for water for the volunteers during incidents.
Real Estate FOR SALE: 1993 Ford Mustang
FOR SALE: 2 large hogs, ready to
2 Family Yard Sale: Saturday, February
our semi-annual yard sales (no clothes
please). We also help burnout victims
Contact Lucy Cathcart at 912-778-4551
or Jack Cathcart 912-266-7172 to make
FOR SALE: 1984 Skyline 14x76 Mobile butcher. ALSO: Mended Conure parrot
convertible. Fire engine red with black 14 from 9 a.m. -4 p.m. on Eagles Nest throughout the year, and what we don't
Home, Furnished, $8,500. Good Condi- with cage, $175. Call 462-7821.
top. Perfect for beach: $3,000. Call Road off of Sears Road in Nahunta. use, we sell. We are also accepting
tion. Must be moved. L/M 912-462-8218 912-449-1148. FOR SALE: Baby Chicks: Rhode Island donations of Gaterade, Powerade, and
Waynesville Volunteer Fire Dept. will
or 912-286-7846. Reds and Buff Orphinton raised and
WE BUY JUNK CARS AND TRUCKS.
FOR SALE: 1994 Skyline 24X48, hatched in Brantley Co. Also adult White
$75 and up. Call Dennis at 778-4746
Guineas & 1 RIR rooster, 2 Buff roosters
3bed/2bath, Zone II. Very spacious.
Good condition. Asking $14,000. Call
or 670-0088 or Charlie at 778-3635 or
& turkey gobblers. Call 282-1379. SMALL.BUSINESS. DIRECTORY.
670-1853.
(912) 778-5446 for more info. Leave mes- FOR SALE: CKC Red Dachshund female,
FOR SALE: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
sage if no answer. CKC black and tan Dachshund male, and
Maroon with 6 cylinder, 4wd, low miles.
FOR SALE: Office trailer, 8X30 with $7,000. Call 912-449-1148.
a CKC Chihuahua female. All 3 years old. ADVERTISE HERE FOR $7.50 A WEEK
heat & A/C and running water with hot $50 each. Call 778-4408. CALL 462-6776 FOR DETAILS.
FOR SALE: 1999 Dodge Ram pick-up *SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY
water heater. Excellent condition. Asking BIRDS FOR SALE: Cockatiel and
truck. Call 458-3307.
$2,500. For more information or if inter- Parakeet breeders, 15+ birds. Cages
FOR SALE: 1994 Camry, light blue,
ested call 912-258-2703 or 912-462-8419.
Retired couple, native to this area, look-
$2,500. Call 462-6228.
and accessories included, $300. Call
778-3095.
Mock Drilling Co., Inc. DIRT
Waycross • Established 1964 • Ga. License
FOR SALE: 1998 Ford Taurus, $750
FOR SALE
ing for 1-5 acres to live on. Undeveloped FOR SALE: 6 Americana young hens. 1 #52
or developed property in N. Charlton or OBO. Runs good. Needs some work. Ask Rooster. Laying pink, brown, and green
S. Brantley area. Call Craig or Phyllis for Susan at 473-2932. eggs. Call 462-7821. Developers of quality
Renshaw at 912-496-2710. 912-223-3056
FOR SALE: 2003 Mobile Home, 16X80 Recreational FOR SALE: Registered Beagle puppies,
wells
with 1 acre of land on Central Ave. Must FOR SALE: 2006 Raptor 350 Special
7 weeks old, $100. Call 458-2740.
• 4-inch and larger quality wells Big Bubba's
LOW COST CAT SPAY/NUETER. Open-
be moved. $45,000. Call 458-2539. Edition 4-wheeer. Call Christy at 462- ing in Brunswick, GA this March. Call for
• Red Jacket submersible pumps Trucking
VACATION RENTAL in The Smokey 6017. • Grundfos stainless steel pumps
Mountains of Franklin, North Carolina.
reservations, 912-342-7073.
AND LAND CLEARING
3,4, or 7 days. Call for more information Services Miscellaneous Call (912) 283-0530
and a brochure. 912 473-2172. MULTITASK CLEANING SERVICE: CLOTHES, GIFTS & MORE located in
FOR RENT: 3 bedroom house. $600 de-
posit, $600 a month. Call Janet Alexander
Commercial & Residential floor & clean-
ing services. Specializing in cleaning
Hickox - 3 miles south of Nahunta on
301. Open M-F 9-5 and Saturday 9-3. We
or (912) 281-7000
at 462-7996. carpets & tile floors. Free Estimates. are having a 50% off sale storewide for
Christian owned and operated. Call next 2 weeks. 1/2 off Sale 1st Saturday
HOMES FOR SALE: SATILLA RIVER
cabin on stilts near Nahunta, 3.6 acres
of land, 3 cabins, needs work, $34,500.
778-4270.
Electric Motor Repair: Waterpumps,
of each month. We are not accepting any
clothes at this time. We look forward to
Pittman’s
BRANTLEY/GLYNN LINE, 3/2 double-
wide on large lot, Living Room and Den,
swimming pool pumps, air compressors,
fans, power tools, etc. All work reason-
serving our customers and hope to see
you soon. Mrs. Ann, Trish, and Stephanie. Back hoe &
15 mins to I-95, $52,500; HOBOKEN,
3/2 Mobile home, 1600 SF, out building,
able and guaranteed. Call 282-0520,
leave message.
462-7984.
FOR SALE: 3 infrared propane gas
Fill Dirt
covered porches 1.56 acres, located on Housecleaning: Need extra help around heaters, like new, (2 large 3- burner and Bulldozer work
cul de sac, needs some work, $45,000; the house? Honest, hardworking, 1 medium 2-burner). ALSO: Kenmore Landscaping
HOBOKEN, Sam Dr., 2BR, 2BA home, dependable clean team. Very creditable dishwasher, like new, $65. ALSO: of all kinds,
912 SF, 1 acre of land, $65,000. Call references. Willing to travel if need be. Whirlpool window A.C. unit, $85. Call small and big
Johns Realty 912-462-6633. Furnish own supples. Senior discounts. 778-4270. Septic tank
LAND FOR SALE: BUSTER WALKER Available Mon.-Sat. 7a-3p. Call 462-6610. Bush hog
FOR SALE: Table, 4 chairs, floor model
ROAD, One Acre beautifully wooded, SELLERS LAWN SERVICE: Serving all t.v., and a table model t.v. Call 462-6705
Tiling
$8,500; JESSE TRAIL, 20+ acres, Camden County and surrounding areas. after 2 p.m. Day number (912) 458-2223
high ridge and bottom land, $43,645, Edging, Mowing, Mulching, Trimming, Home (912) 458-2362
FOR SALE: Whirlpool dishwasher still
seller financing; WARNER LANDING, Pressure Washing. Year Round. 10 plus in the box, $250. ALSO: 16.5 acres with Cell phone (912) 282-6375
wooded lot across from the boat ramp, years experience. Family owned and doublewide mobile home, 30X40, garage
$7,500; HERITAGE PLANTATION, nice operated. Licensed and Insured. Com- with attached carport, 36x48 pole barns,
homesite on paved street, from $10,000; mercial & Residential. Free Estimates. 1/2 acre stocked pond, 2 sheds, above
ATKINSON, 1+ Acre, corner lot, Hwy 110 Cell: 912-552-8983. ground pool with decks, covered front
& Drury Lane, $9,950; HICKOX AREA,
and back porches, $155,000 or $143,000
2+ acre homesite for site built homes,
$22,000; HORTENSE, 17.26 acres,
Help Wanted without mobile home. Call 778-3036 for
Post Office Hiring Nationally! Avg. pay more information on all.
unrestricted acreage with additional land • Lawn Maintenance
avail., owner financing, $2,500 p/acre. $20/hr, $57K/yr. Incl. Fed ben, OT. Need help with your mobility? We are • Landscape Design
Call Johns Realty 912-462-6633. Optional fee-based test prep materials, Medical Mobility Solutions. An authorized • Pressure Washing
not affiliated with the US Postal Service. Medicare, Medicaid, VA and insurance • Auto/Boat/RV Detailing
Mobile Homes For Rent in Atkinson. 1-866-920-8421. provider of medical equipment. We offer Michael Saxon
$250 deposit, $275 & up rent. Call 617-
Southeast Georgia Regional Develop- free consultation, will tell you up front 912-778-4498/266-6295
3552 or 778-6053.
ment Center is accepting applications about any co-pay requirements, and
SHOP FOR RENT: 5,000 sq, ft. Call for a program specialist in the workforce will file all necessary paperwork on your
912-550-8671. development division. Job is temporary, behalf. Call us in Waycross at 912-285-
Commercial Office Space For Rent at but may become permanent. Duties 8595 and let us help.
122 N. Main Street in Nahunta. ALSO: include data entry; Implementing youth FOR SALE: Baby items: Fisher Price rain
Commercial Office Space For Rent at work experience program, invoice review, forest jumparoo, $20; (2) Pack--plays,
103 Read Street in Nahunta. For more writing reports, and other administrative $20 each; Johnny Jump-up, $10. Call
information call 462-5377. duties. Must possess a high school 778-4408.
BEAUTIFUL TIMESHARE FOR SALE. diploma or GED and two years work ex-
perience or two years of post high school "Karen's Creations jewelry now available
This is a Westgate two bedroom, lock out on eBay! In addition to seven local shops
timeshare with thousands of locations. education. Must be proficient in Microsoft
(Moncrief Gifts on St. Simons Island now
We have enjoyed our vacations at the word, Excel and have good composition
and editing skills. Work ready certification carries my jewelry line). I have opened a BUFFALO
beautiful locations, but we must sell
now. We have clear deed and are asking preferred. Valid driver’s license moor store on eBay. The name of my store is CREEK
vehicle report, criminal background check, Karen's Jewelry Creations. Family Barber Shop
$9,000 but willing to consider any offer.
and pre employment drug ,test required. http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Karens- 912-462-8956
For more information, call 778-3228 or
Job is located in Waycross. Beginning Jewelry-Creations__W0QQ_armrsZ1. I
266-3228.
salary range $19,750 to $21,269 DOE. currently have handcrafted necklaces, Tue. - Fri.
FOR RENT: 3BDR/2BA located on Satilla
River, 6 miles south of Hickox. $500
Excellent benefits. Send resume to
Personnel Officer, Southeast GA RDC.
bracelets, and earrings listed as Buy
It Now auctions. Please contact me at
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
deposit, $500 a month. 1 year lease. 1725 South Georgia Parkway, West. klhbasket@hotmail.com or call me at Haircuts - $10
Serious inquiries only. Call 912-682-8908. Waycross, Ga 31503 or email jlbennet@
segardc.org. Deadline for applications I
462-8483 to give me your feedback. Seniors - $8
LOT FOR RENT IN NAHUNTA: Lot for a ATTENTION MEDICARE RECIPIENT: 6 Baker Creek Road
trailer in Nahunta by Family Dollar and 2/27/09. EOE 60+ Plan "F", age 65, female non-smoker, Nahunta, GA 31553
across from bank, near grocery store, ATTENTION: Your Work From Home $98.04 monthly. Our Prescription Drug
pharmacy, and post office. $200 a month Plan has no deductible to meet and low
(first and last month in beginning). No
Team. Tired of Your Daily Commute?
Work From The Comfort Of Your Own co-payments. Call Lewis Insurance at
ATTENTION
children please. No outside pets. Would Home! *Financial Peace of Mind* 912-283-0300. MEDICARE RECIPIENT
like a quiet couple or single person. Call Meaningful, Flexible Work. *NO Sales Yes, we have the Medicare
AUCTION: Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. New
462-6228 for information. Leave mes- or Inventory. Lifetime Residual Income. Supplement, but we also
and old items. Our new backwoods
sage if no answer. *Free Training* Personalized Websites. have Medicare Part-D
kicthen is open. Great food, come hungry,
FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 2 bath 912-473-2139. vickied.fourpointmoms. have fun. Brunswick Estate & Auction Drug Prescription Plan
unfurnished mobile home. Has stove, com Services, 749 Auction Road, Waynes- Available on Nov. 15, 2005.

and heat & AC. Located on Hondo

Road. References Required. $325 a Agriculture
ville. 912-282-6468. 10% BP. Rad Fox,
AU3540.
Lewis
month, availabale after 2/20/09. Call FOR SALE: 10 rolls of hay with winter FOR SALE: TV antenna with rotary Ins.
1-864-944-1100 . weeds, $10 each. Call 912-281-1593.
FOR SALE: Lot, quarter mile to Warners
$50.00. Big Sattelite Dish $75. Call 912-
462-6427.
Agency
FOR SALE: 70 rolls of hay. Call 912-
landing boat ramp. Will hold some 458-2526. FOR SALE: Entertainment stand, 5 ft.
283-0300
financing. Owner licensed R/E agent in 1-800-794-0301
FOR SALE: Bermuda and Bahia Hay. tall, holds 38" tv, has 2 doors, a drawer
GA. Call 912-223-1608. Serving SE Ga. Since 1989
Round, $45 and square bales, $4.50. and 5 shelves, $40. ALSO: Free washing
Tired of Renting? Rent to Own! Nancy's Call 912-266-1795. machine, needs a motor and belt. ALSO:
Place Community. 2 BDR Mobile Home. Basketball hoop on movable stand
1992 Fleetwood 14x60 central heat
and A.C., on 1/2 acre lot! Private, Quiet,
Pets & Animals with owners manual. Needs a net, $30.
ALSO: Boston Terrier with papers and
Clean. Rules and Regulations strictly en- FOR SALE: Rhode Island chics, Barred YOUR AD COULD BE HERE!
shots, $30. Call Terry at 462-6770 or
forced. No pets w/out pet fee, No Pittbulls. Rock chics, Buff Orphington chics, and 912-552-1276. Call 462-6776 today
$1,500 down payment, $457.80 a month Mallard ducklings. Call 462-8087. to find out how!
FOR SALE: Astro Van, small pick-up
which includes water, taxes, insurance FOR SALE: Chihuahua puppies. Will truck, Sable wagon, Horse. See and
and lot rent. For more information please make nice pets for young and old. Have
make offer. Call 462-6506.
call 1-912-778-3000. Located in Atkinson their toe nails clipped and wormed. Will
Community off 110 West, 2.4 miles on take asthma away. Call 462-6705 after
left, Drury Lane, look for angel signs.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
USED CARS TO BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC
SATURDAY
FOR AS LOW AS $49*
IN ONE DAY, LOCAL BRUNSWICK DEALER MUST ELIMINATE
OVER $2,000,000.OO+ WORTH OF PRE-OWNED VEHICLES.
Brunswick, GA - Carl Gregory
Chrysler/Dodge/Hyundai is holding
its biggest pre-owned super sale
in the history of the company. On
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21,
2009, they plan to eliminate their
entire preowned inventory by means
of a
$49
“Eliminator Sale,”
During this one-day event, every
pre-owned vehicle will be offered
for thousands below original price -
including vehicles for only $49*.
Gary Hudgins, Local Owner of
Carl Gregory, offers this explanation
for this unprecedented sale. “We’ve
already had record sales in our new
car department this past year, and
we’re overstocked with tradeins.
Then we’ve added a big inventory
of factory program cars and some
real bargains we’ve gotten at the
auctions. So, now we’re over-loaded
with inventory. It’s that simple.”
Gary adds, “Our goal is to reduce
the amount of our overall inventory
to a more manageable number, and
to do that, we’ve got to price this
inventory ridiculously low. Expect
retail prices to be marked down as
much as $3000.00 to $7000.00.”
Gary further added “The
community has shown us great
support throughout the years, and
we’re very grateful. We would
rather give the great deals to the
public than unload these vehicles at
the auction. We believe that people
will not only enjoy getting a great
deal, they’ll also have a lot of fun
doing it. Imagine the excitement of
being able to buy a vehicle for just
$49*. Not $49 down, $49* total.”
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Almost 200 preowned cars, trucks,
vans, and SUV’s are available for
this huge event. “We absolutely must
reduce our preowned inventory at
all costs; so customers can expect
these vehicles to be sold at near or
below wholesale price,” he stated.
“Cars which would normally sell
for $3000 to $20,000 will be sold
for thousands less, and I mean
thousands less! We truly will have
a vehicle for everyone’s budget.”
These vehicles are available
at this price, SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 21, 2009, only at Carl
Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/Hyundai
in Brunswick. Special arrangements
have been made for a record number
of customers, with event parking
clearly marked. According to Tim
Dubose, a manager at Carl Gregory,
here’s how the $49* “Eliminator
Sale” works: SATURDAY,
fEBRUARY 21, precisely at 9:45
am, the gates will be opened so that
customers may inspect the vehicles.
When the $49* “Eliminator Sale”
begins at 10:00am, the “Price
Eliminator” will cross out the retail
price on each vehicle and replace
it with the new “Eliminator Sale”
price. Whoever is sitting behind the
wheel of the vehicle will have the
first chance to purchase the vehicle
at the “Eliminator Sale” price. Prices
will be cut one time to the “Rock
Bottom” price, including vehicles
for only $49*. This “Eliminator
Sale” is for the public only - auto
dealers, wholesalers, employees
of the dealership and its affiliates,
are not permitted to participate.
Carl Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/
Hyundai has arranged for special
finance and credit analysts to be
on hand. If you’ve had trouble in
the past securing auto credit, don’t
count yourself out. If you’ll bring
your current payroll stub and your
driver’s license, chances are we can
arrange your financing. The
$49
“Eliminator Sale,”
will be the biggest event we’ve ever
had,” according to Gary & Tim.
Customers are required to come
early and register for entry to this
incredible sale. Registration begins
at 8am. “We expect a record number
of people to leave with great vehicles
at unheard-of, low prices.”
“If you’ve been waiting for a
great deal on a great pre-owned
vehicle, your wait is over. The
$49 “Eliminator Sale,” will be
held SATURDAY, FEBRUARY
21, 2009. You’ll have the perfect
opportunity to get a quality vehicle
at a substantial savings while we
drastically reduce our inventory.”
The $49* “Eliminator Sale” will
be held SATURDAY, FEBRUARY
21, 2009 at Carl Gregory in
Brunswick, -5400 Altama Avenue.
Only one $49* vehicle per family,
please. Questions may be directed
to any sales consultant at Carl
Gregory Chrysler/Dodge/Hyundai
(912)261-9600 or 1-800-859-2277.
*Minimum of 2 units will be sold for
$49 plus tax and title. Example: 1994
Hyundai XL stock # 763053A. Paid
advertisement. Sale ends february 21,
2009.