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and filing frequency. To register go
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to www.savannahsbdc.org by Friday,
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September 11.
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Workshops Brantley receives Gwen Hughes New east end registration form. The registration
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MORE Wednesday, October 7 from 5-9 Monday, September 21 and south of Nahunta off US 301. on Georgia’s roads. Materials
Mission p.m. students must attend both will continue through Monday, For more information or dona- include child restraints to
Hortense community now has nights to be certified; Tuesday, October 12 weather permit- tions, please call 462-8488. parents who meet financial
a mission. It has served over October 13 from 4-6 p.m. CD ting. A detour will be in place eligibility. For more informa-
50 families the last two months. or Internet Class; Thursday, using exit ramp 42. This is a tion about protecting your
by phone call 912-651-3200. Satilla Community Mission is November 19 from 5-7 p.m., CD work zone and motorists are Housing authority child from preventable injuries,
open every Wednesday from 5-7 or Internet Class; Thursday, advised to use extreme caution. The Nahunta Housing Author- contact Tonya Whitworth at
p.m., or in case of an emergen- December 10 from 5-7 p.m. CD Motorists should reduce speeds ity is taking applications from 912-322-2935 or tonyaCPST@
Veterans office cy call any of the three names or Internet Class. For more as they commute through this needy families to receive used yahoo.com.
The Waycross State Veterans listed below, and they will information call 912-285-3834 construction work zone. stoves and refrigerators. For
Service Office located at 378 meet you at the mission. Each or 912-264-7237. All Students more information contact Julia
State Street will be closed on donation is greatly needed, and should go to http://geor- at 462-5680. Donations
Friday, September 4. The office it is greatly appreciated. The giawildlife.dnr.state.ga.us and Cruise Brantley County Neighbors
will re-open for service at 8 mission does take money, but register for the class. Hunter A Thanksgiving Reunion Helping Neighbors is currently
a.m. on Tuesday, September 8. we would prefer a check made Education CD’s may be picked Cruise for all BCHS class Concerted services accepting donations for sick
This office closing is due to the out to Satilla Baptist Church, up at the library. mates and teachers from Concerted Services new children, cancer patients, and
mandatory budget reductions and on the memo put for 1970-1990 will be held from operating hours are Monday families in need. Some of the
directed by the Governor’s Satilla Community Mission. If Sunday, November 23 through through Friday from 8 a.m. sick children have requested
Office of Planning and Budget. you have any questions please Business directory Friday, November 27 aboard - 4:30 p.m. Lunch from 12-1 p.m. chihuahua puppies, talking
Veterans needing the assis- feel free to call me or one of Due to limited response for RCCL’s Monarch. The price Concerted Services is located birds, etc. Any donation will
tance of a state veteran benefit the other volunteers at any the Brantley County business starts at $416 per person, and at 789 Burton Street, Suite 100, be greatly appreciated. Please
counselor can find the State time. Pastor Daniel Harris at directory, BOSS is offering to includes Travel Insurance and Nahunta, 462-5163. contact Ronnie Jacobs at 462-
Veterans Service Office nearest 912-237-1000, Bud Jones at 912- all Brantley County Businesses port tax. The cruise sails out of 5214, Pat Tompkins at 462-7443,
to them at www.sdvs.georgia. 462-6397 or John Terwilleger at the opportunity to advertise Port Canaveral and travels to or Mert Dowling at 462-5455 for
gov or call the SDVS Central 912-579-9926. their business in the directory CocoCay, Bahamas and Nassau, GeorgiaCares more information.
Office at 404-656-5933. for no charge. The business Bahamas with a day at sea and GeorgiaCares, a local part-
must be local and operating in returning to Port Canavaral. nership with the Division of
Story time the Brantley County jurisdic- You will need a valid pass- Aging Services, is designed to OREMC programs
Chamber meeting Story time for ages 2-5 will tion. To place an ad, please port. For more information educate and help seniors and OREMC offers safety and
The annual meeting of the start Thursday, September 3 at E-Mail your ad to Sales@MyLo- contact Coach Picklesimer at disabled persons under age 65 energy efficiency programs
Brantley County Chamber 10 am. Stop by the library for a calBOSS.com or call 462-BOSS. 912-729-7425, jppick@tds.net sort through the complexities and demonstrations to schools
of Commerce will be held on schedule. Cut off date for ad is Monday, or www.facebook.com/group. of Medicare and related health and community and civic
Monday, September 17 at 6:30 August 31. php?gid=50402582297. insurance concerns. Our organizations in our service
p.m.at The Lodge on the Satilla. counselors are non-biased and area. Their energy efficiency
Awards will be presented to Thomas reunion our services are free. For help, experts can offer tips that
the Citizen of the Year, the All descendants of Alfred and Writing workshops Cookbooks call 1-800-669-8387. will help you save electricity
Business of the Year and the Lovie Thomas will hold their The Brantley County Histori- The hardback cookbooks and stretch your budget. If
Farmer of the Year. For more reunion on Sunday, September cal & Preservation Society, Inc. published by the local chapter you are interested scheduling
information contact President 20 at Jesse Thomas residence will hold writing workshops at of the United Daughters of the Mission a program for your group,
Ruby Ann Sawyer at 462-6957. on Hwy 301, 4 1/2 miles North the Confederate Park Library Confederacy are now available Satilla Baptist Church has please contact our office at 912
of Nahunta. Lunch will be each Wednesday from 10 a.m. at the Brantley County library opened a Mission the second 462-5131 or 800-262-5131 and
served at 1 p.m. Everyone come -2 p.m., beginning Wednesday, at a cost of $12. For more infor- Saturday of each month from talk with Craig Muchison (ext.
Executive meeting early to enjoy the fun and August 26 until further notice, mation, contact Karen Harrell the hours of 11 a.m. until 2 1147), David Smith (ext. 3319) or
The Satilla Community Service fellowship. Bring a covered to help those who are writing at 462-8483. p.m., and every Wednesday Linda Harris (ext. 1151).
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Board’s Executive Committee dish. For more information stories for the books, Story of from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
thisweek!
will meet by conference call call 462-6307. Brantley County, Vol. 2 and the The mission contains
on Tuesday, September 8 at 5 Confederate book. For more Walking canned foods, clothes, pa-
p.m. in the Board Room at 1007 information contact Dorothy J. Southeast singles will walk per goods and personal
Mary Street, Waycross. For Bridge closing Thomas at Djt1927@aol.com. every Monday and Wednesday items for the family. If
more information, contact Blythe Island Bridge over at the YMCA track at 6:30 p.m. you are unable to attend
LaCretia Gassem at 449-7101. Interstate 95/State Route 405 at this time, you can call
is currently closing one lane OREMC meeting Satilla Baptist Church
of the bridge reducing travel The annual meeting of Okefe- Mercy mission Pastor Daniel Harris Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 pm., Closed
Board meeting lanes to one for the next 45 noke Rural Electric Member- Liberty’s Mercy Mission be at 912 237-1000 or Brother on Wednesdays.
The Satilla Community days. Traffic signals will ship Corporation, will be held open for service every other Bud Jones at 912 462-6397 and
Services Board will hold its be used during this traffic Saturday, September 12 at the Thursday, serving a different they will be glad to serve you
regular monthly board meeting
on Thursday, September 17 at 6
operation and motorist should
expect heavy delays at this
Brantley County High School
in Nahunta.
variety of food at 12 p.m. The
clothes closet will open from
at your convenience. Satilla
Baptist Church is located just
Bayview sing
The Bayview Nursing Home
p.m. in the Board Room located location and on Blythe Island 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the same off highway 32 west about 2 sing will be held on Thurs-
at 1007 Mary Street, Waycross. Road. This is part of the I- day. Liberty Lighthouse Wor- miles from the caution light at day from 7-8 p.m. For more
For more information, please 95/SR 405 construction project. Pre-k ship Center is sponsoring the 301 and 32 intersection. information call David Lee
contact LaCretia Gassem at This is a WORK ZONE and Kidz Kountry Day Care and mission and encourages those at 458-2493 or Clarke Lee at
449-7101. extreme caution is necessary. Pre-K Hwy 82, Waynesville who have needs or donations 458-2268.
Motorists should reduce speeds has a few openings left in our to come out and get involved Child restraints
as they commute through this “Free” Pre-K Program. Child in the community outreach, The Waynesville VFD has been
Higginbotham re- construction work zone. must be 4 years old by Septem- continuing throughout the awarded Mini Grant and has
ber 1, 2009. Please call 778-5434 summer. The mission is available technical assistance
union to set up an appointment to located in the social hall of the and educational materials to
The 84th Higginbotham Labor Hunter classes tour our facility and enroll
Day reunion will be held on Hunter education classes will your child.
Saturday, September 5 and be held in the Brantley County
Sunday, September 6 at 12 p.m. Library Conference Room on
Construction
GET YOUR
at The Ole Place. Fish fry on Tuesday, September 15 and
Saturday and picnic on Sunday. Wednesday, September 16 The Interstate 95 south exit
from 4-8 p.m., students must ramp 36A (US 341) will be
attend both nights to be certi- closed to allow for the construc-
Neighbors
NEWS FIRST!
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
is now accepting donations for
Flu
their annual Christmas drive. Frompage 1
Please send any monetary
ing and diarrhea.
donations to P.O. Box 271 There are several important and simple ways to prevent
Nahunta. Please call Ronnie Ja- the spread of these and other infectious illnesses:
cobs at 912-462-5214 if you are Good hand washing is absolutely critical and the best
Interested in adopting a family. way to prevent the spread of germs. Wash hands frequently
for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Alcohol-based
Ronnie Jacobs-President Billy hand sanitizers are also effective. Wash hands before eating,
Lartz-Vice President Patricia after going to the bathroom, and after coughing, sneezing or
Tompkins-Secretary. blowing your nose.
Germs spread when we cough or sneeze. Cover coughs
and sneezes with your elbows or a tissue. Always properly
Commodity dispose of used tissues and avoid touching your eyes, nose or
mouth. Germs spread that way.
Concerted Services, Inc. CAA It is recommended that all students be up-to-date on im-
announces Brantley County munizations and that everyone get a seasonal flu shot when
available in the coming weeks. Currently, companies are
will be operating a Commod- working to develop a novel H1N1 flu shot. However, it may be
ity Distribution at the CSI mid-October before it is available to the public.
center at 113 Church St. on If you or your child is sick and/or has a fever, please stay
Thursday, September 24 and home and limit contact with others to keep from spreading
the infection. Those who are fever-free for 24 hours without
Friday, September 25 from 8 fever-reducing medicine may return to work or school.
a.m.-4 p.m. Income guidelines Your county health department is working closely with
are 200% of federal poverty the local school systems and other community partners to
guidelines. Self declaration monitor flu activity in this county.
EVEN BEFORE
The Southeast Health District and the health depart-
of income is acceptable. This ment will provide new information as it becomes available.
institution is prohibited from For the most current information about novel H1N1 visit the
discriminating on the basis Southeast Health District website at http://www.sehdph.org/
IT HITS THE
of race, color, national origin, H1N1flu.htm or the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu.
sex, age or disability. USDA is
an equal opportunity provider Game
and employer. From page 1
STREETS!
All entry for football games will be made through the
Old fashion day Brantley County Middle School Gate. The High School gates
will be closed and locked until the end of the game.
The 2nd annual old fashion Parking for handicapped/senior citizens will be at the
day will be held on Saturday, north end (nearest to the ticket gates) of the parking lot im-
mediately South of the Football Stadium (parking lot behind
October 3 from 10 a.m. until 8
baseball field).
p.m. in front of Hoboken City Home and visitor fans park anywhere east and south of
Hall. Street dance to start at the football stadium. There will be no general parking west of
5 p.m. Live band, gospel, blue the football stadium in the high school parking area.
CALL 912-462-6776
The home and visitor ticket gates will be at the southeast
grass, local talent, cloggers,
corner of the football stadium.
food, arts & crafts, raffles, slide, The pass gate will also be located at the southeast corner
bake sale, hot dog eating con- of the football stadium.
test, pie in the face and much
more. Booth rentals available
call 912-286-0342, 912-670-0350
No ticket gates will be operated on the west side of the
high school.
Football teams, cheerleaders, bands, game officials, and
school officials will be allowed entry to the High School Park-
FOR MORE INFO.
or 912-458-2171. All proceeds ing area. Please enter thru the Middle School Entrance and
will go towards the Southeast follow the road to the west. A school official will check you in
at the gate behind the baseball field.
Cancer Unit.
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Obituaries
Local gymnast Tech system
Linda LeGrear sets record
Mrs. Linda Marie Baker LeGrear, AKA, “LL,” age 46 of Nahunta, competes at enrollment
national level
passed Friday, night August 21, 2009 at the Southeast Regional
Medical Center in Brunswick, after a lengthy illness with love ones The Technical College
attending her bed side. She was born in 1962 in Waycross, to Mrs. System of Georgia set a new
record high in annual enroll-
Bessie Rountree Cohen and Mr. Sammy Baker. She was educated in Local gymnast Jordan Wildes medaled
ment in Fiscal Year 2009,
the Brantley County School System. She was a life long member of at the 2009 AAU Gymnastic National Compe-
tition held recently in Savannah. growing by 7 percent over the
Nesby Chapel United Methodist Church and a past member of the It was Wilde’s first year as a competetive previous year.
B.C.C.O. Club. Linda was a very good cook with one of her special- gymnast for Southeastern Elite. During the The TCSG enrolled
156,271 students in the year
ties being wild game. Preceeding her in death was her maternal past year, she has competed in several local
that ended June 30, an in-
grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Tony & Ira Rountree. Paternal grandpar- events her scores earned her an invitiation to
compete on the national level. crease of 10,281 students.
ents Mr. & Mrs. Charlie & Margaret Baker, and an Uncle Rev. Bruce While in Savannah, Jordan scored an Almost 60% of that
Rountree. Linda leaves to cherish her loving memories, parents, 8.9 on vault, 8.15 on bars, 8.8 on beam and 8.8 increase was among stu-
dents ages 26 and above, a
Bessie Rountree (Daniel) Cohen of Waynesville, and Samuel (Sha- on floor earning her a 10th place medal with
reflection that many of the
ron Carver) Baker of Ocilla; 2 loving daughters. Andrea Lontaye an overall score of 34.65. Wildes is a second
grader at Hoboken Elementary School. She is new students are laid-off or
Baker (Wayne) Dennard of Nahunta, and Jacquelene N. LeGrear the dauther of Jamey and Brenda Wildes. under-employed workers who
(Antonio) Clark of Valdosta; 2 sisters, Deborah L. Baker and Angela are turning to the TCSG’s
affordable programs to learn
E. Robinson both of Nahunta,1 brother, Calvin L. (Terri) Baker of
Brunswick; 4 step-brothers, Daniel (Angela) Cohen Jr., Brunswick, Joubert concert new skills that are still in
demand despite the downturn
Michael Cohen, Tifton, Jeffery (Hinesta) Cohen, Waynesville, and in the economy.
Terrell Carver of Tampa; 2 step-sisters, Latisha (Garfield) Green, tickets selling fast “The enrollment increase
at our TCSG colleges has
Nahunta, Wendy Carver of Waycross; 6 grandchildren, Diamond been phenomenal,” said
Tickets are selling fast for
E. Perry, Tyrese Perry, Antonio Clark Jr., Arneze Clark, Ramyia Commissioner Ron Jackson.
the Okefenokee Arts & Enter-
L. Dennard, and Riana L. Dennard. Devoted aunts, Irene Rountree, tainment presentation of a “Students of all ages are see-
Nahunta, Willie Pearl (Major) Lee, Augusta, Rhoden Anderson concert by Joseph Joubert and ing the excellent value in a
his wife, Renay Peters Joubert. TCSG education and, more
and Barbara Maefield both of Nahunta; 2 additional aunts, Eloise important, they know that
The concert, which will be held
Rountree, Darien, and Beulah Maefield, Jesup; a devoted uncle, our colleges produce the kind
on Sunday, September 20 at 3
Issac (Katie) Rountree, Nahunta; 2 additional uncles, Will (Fannie) p.m. at First Baptist Church in of results that lead to good
Baker and Leslie Baker both of Jacksonville; 3 great aunts, Charlie Waycross, should be a sell-out. careers and rewarding jobs,
The public will enjoy an even in this tough economy.”
Mae Robertson, Orange Park, Elizabeth Rountree, Savannah, and The strong upward trend
afternoon of great music by the
Eunice Baker, Waynesville; 2 god-brothers, Eric and Rodney Mae- in enrollment has continued
duo. Joseph Joubert is a world
field, 1 god-sister Arletha Richardson; and a host of nieces, nephews, renowned pianist and was asso- into the new Fiscal Year 2010
cousins, other relatives, and sorrowing friends. Visitation/Wake for ciate conductor for the Broadway with the just-started summer
show, The Color Purple. His wife, quarter, which is showing a
Mrs. Linda LeGrear will be Friday, August 28, 2009, from 6 -8 p.m., at 16% enrollment increase over
soprano, Renay Peters Joubert,
Nesby Chapel UMC, 131 Florida Ave., Nahunta. Words of expres- the same time last year. With
exemplifies today’s eclectically
sion/accolades may be given during this time. Funeral services experienced vocal musician. 18 of the 28 TCSG colleges
will be Saturday, August 29 at 11 a.m. at Nesby Chapel UMC, with The Jouberts are based reporting summer increases
in New York City and have ap- of more than 20%, this is cer-
Pastor Mabel Waye bringing words of comfort. The remains will lie tain to be the TCSG’s largest
peared throughout the world.
in state from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Burial will follow in summer quarter ever.
Joubert has collaborated
the Masonic Cemetery of Waynesville. The cortege will assemble at with renowned concert artists Okefenokee Techni-
the family residence, 134 Florida Ave., Nahunta, at 10:30 a.m. Rainge such as Kathleen Battle and cal College is listed among
Florence Quivar, and has worked the 18 colleges reporting an
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. increase of more than 20%.
as producer, arranger, and key-
It’s a vomitorium
be on hand to answer questions. Meets every 1st Thursday of the
1015 or Robbin Walters at 816-6090.
month. Held at Satilla Rehabilitation Institute, 2500 Satilla Parkway
Next meeting: September 10
at 6:00 p.m. Please RVSP or if you have any questions call Cindy
Mulkey at 338-8050.
Alzheimer’s - Meets fourth Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the
Next classes: September 3
3rd floor classroom. Call Ashley Tuttle at 338-7323 or
MSNBC has shamelessly dropped all AARP Driver Safety Program - Be a safer driver and receive
discounts on your auto insurance by attending this AARP-
sanctioned driver refresher course for seniors. Held from 10:00 am
614-8605.
Next meeting: September 22
pretense of functioning as a legitimate - 2:00 pm in the Satilla Annex Classroom, $14 fee per person, all
AARP members receive a $2.00 discount. For more information
Celiac Disease Support - Meets every last Thursday of
the month in the IT Conference Room at 5:30 pm. Call
purveyor of serious broadcast news about the next classes, please contact Reginald Taylor at 449-6630.
Next Classes: September 22 & 23
Laura Deen at 287-4271.
Next meeting: September 24
By Carter Clews harebrained mis-reportage. Separately, they Chapel Services: Satilla Regional Medical Center Sunday Chapel
are poster children for frontal lobotomies. Service - A Non-denominational worship that is open to the public
At 10:45 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, The vapid Brewer, for her part, has and is held every Sunday from 3:00 - 3:15 pm in the hospital chapel.
Aug. 18, 2009, Contessa Brewer, Dylan Ratigan, become infamous for putting the P in what
and something calling itself “Toure” made Rush Limbaugh calls PMSNBC. Regardless
it official: MSNBC has shamelessly dropped
all pretense of functioning as a legitimate
of the story, she seems somehow always on
the verge of going hormonal, flying off the
Parenting Classes
purveyor of serious broadcast/cable news. handle, and hurling mindless invective at all Sibling School - Help children prepare for the arrival of a new sibling. Held in the Birthing Center conference room from
It is now a vomitorium. who fall within her line of fire. As she did 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fee: $10, includes a t-shirt for children (recommended for ages 4 to 10). To register, call 287-2686.
It was at the above time on said date that with John Ziegler when he had the audac- 2009 classes: October 17th
the Three Raceketeers issued some of the vil- ity to defend Sarah Palin to a wild-eyed,
est, most repellant, and repugnant vomitous red-faced Brewer. Contessa cut his mike Epidural Classes - A common method of administering anesthesia during labor. It is inserted through a catheter threaded
ever spewed upon the American people. And – while all watching knew that deep down the through a needle inserted into the dura space near the spinal cord. Classes are held in the Birthing Center conference room at
if NBC president Steven Capus had one hyperventilating vixen really wanted to cut 1: 00 pm and 4:00 pm on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. No charge. To register, call 287-2686.
ounce of integrity, he would have fired the his throat. 2009 classes: September 3 & 17
offenders on the spot. Here’s the story … Then, there is Dylan Ratigan – who, de-
Showing a carefully cropped shot of spite his namesake never goes gently into any Childbirth Classes - Expectant mothers bring a partner and learn the many aspects of childbirth. Birthing Center tour
an armed protestor outside an Obama rally good night. He is the man who, his cumber-
in Phoenix, Arizona, Brewer, Ratigan, and
included. Classes are held in the Birthing Center conference room from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 to 4 p.m. on Saturday with
some denials aside, was reportedly removed
“Toure” proceeded to use the man as an exam- a lunch break from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Fee: $20. Call early to register at 287-2686.
from CNBC for his inability to control his
ple of the rampant white racism that threat- 2009 classes: November 7th
continually flapping foul mouth. Here’s how
ens the very life of our first black President. the New York Post reported one on Ratigan’s
The more they talked, the more they frothed. typical outbursts: Breastfeeding Classes - Get off to a great start with your newborn with breastfeeding. Discussion will include the benefits of
And, they soon became downright hysterical. Page Six heard a tape of highly volatile breastfeeding, planning, and preparation, as well as helpful hints to address your most common concerns. Classes are held in the
“I mean,” spewed Brewer, “here you have Ratigan … ranting to a producer at a com- Birthing Center conference room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Fee: $5. Mothers only please. To register, call 287-2686.
a man of color in the presidency and white mercial break last summer: “Don’t ask me 2009 classes: October 1, December 3
people showing up with guns strapped to to talk about every [bleep]ing e-mail that
their waists or to their legs.” comes up on the screen. I’m not going to host
“You know,” yammered a wide-eyed a [bleep]ing TV show that consists of reading
“Toure,” “there’s a lot of tumult going on from [bleep]ing e-mails to [bleep]ing traders.”
there being a black president … and so many This from the man who goes on the air
people are still mad about a black person, and
black people in general, reaching that level.”
to condemn the American people as out-of- Southeast Georgia Health System
control racists. Welcome to the Twilight Zone,
Not to be outdone, the always frenetic
Ratigan chimed in, “Then, totally you would
Dylan.
And finally, we have the palpable idiot
invites you to our 6th Annual
Baby Fair
install a black president at a time when the who has christened himself “Toure” – as in
temperature is higher and you just have a “Sinatra,” “Streisand,” or, more aptly, “Clara-
more volatile combination, where people belle.” You have to know that when not ap-
have to behave in a more conscious manner pearing with the Three Raceketeers, “Toure”
or we’re going to have problems.” is the hip-hop writer for Rolling Stone. There,
So, there you have it, the Three Raceke- he waxes rhapsodic (or, at least as rhapsodic
teers went from showing a carefully cropped as the monosyllabic “Toure” is able) about
close-up shot from behind of “white people such heroes of his as Mr. Big, Fifty Cent,
showing up with guns strapped to their Snoop Dog, and Eminem (yes, he who wrote Mommy–
waists” … to “a lot of tumult” over “there of his own mother: “Slut, you think I won’t Let's Go!
being a black president” … to the MSNBC- choke no whore’ til the vocal cords don’t work
proclaimed “fact” that “we’re going to have in her throat no more?!”)
problems.” “Toure,” by the way, shares with us on
Actually, of course, we already had a his Face Book page that he wants to die while
“problem” – because the entire episode was a having sex, and that he does not believe in
MSNBC-manufactured hoax. bathing regularly. Which leads one to sur-
You see, the white man being shown with mise that the only person likely to die while
the “guns strapped to his waist” wasn’t white “Toure” is having sex is the unfortunate
at all. He was black. As Brewer, Ratigan, and partner, that by asphyxiation.
Toure well knew – since they’re the ones who So, there you have it: MSNBC’s top
carefully cropped his head and hands out of morning anchors who on Tuesday, August 18,
the picture, and made up the lie. Steven Capus unleashed to projectile vomit
In short, Contessa Brewer, Dylan Rati- on the American people.
gan, and the scrawny clown calling himself Well, I have a suggestion for Mr. Ca-
“Toure” disgorged bilge all over the American pus: the next time you learn that the Three
people, characterizing the populace as rag- Raceketeers are planning to doctor footage in
ing racists, all the while knowing they were order to build ratings for one of their diurnal
conjuring up the entire episode. kookfests, why don’t you invite a sane mem-
Now, I have to admit that it’s hard not to ber of your minuscule audience on to lend an
engage in ad hominem attacks when writ- air of validity to the otherwise inane diatribe.
ing about as kooky a threesome as Brewer, I’ll be happy to volunteer – if I’m allowed
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to fisheries personnel with
the Georgia Department of
this
Natural Resources, Wildlife
Resources Division. The fish
was more than 57 inches long
and greater than 41 inches
in girth. The head itself was
week!
almost 16 inches wide.
Is it a new state record?
No. Even though this fish
beats the current flathead
catfish state record weight
by 20 pounds, it was caught
using a method called “jug
fishing” that is not consid-
ered eligible for state record
status. To be eligible, it must
be landed using sport fishing
tackle. Bush hooks, trot lines,
jugs, baskets, nets, etc., while
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popular methods of fishing,
the ‘etc.’ and ‘this week’ sections than other papers contain
unforked tail.
For anglers trying to
land a large flathead, heavy
tackle is a must - large
spinning or casting tackle
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BCHS VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 2009 BCHS Junior Varsity Softball Schedule
August 20 Miller Co @Tift Co H.S. (scrimmage) 7:30pm 14-15 August 2009 TBA Brantley Co. Trembling Earth Tourn.
August 28 Lanier Co HOME Nahunta 7:30pm 18-Aug-09 4:30 Brantley Co. Bradwell Nahunta, GA
September 4 Atkinson Co @Pearson 7:30pm 19-Aug-09 5:00 Brunswick High Brantley Co. North Glynn
*Septembre 11 McIntosh Co HOME Nahunta 7:30 pm 22-Aug-09 11:00 Bradwell Brantley Co. Hinesville
Brantley September 18
*September 25
OPEN
Pierce Co HOME Nahunta 7:30pm
24-Aug-09 5:00 Brantley Co. Brunswick High Nahunta
27-Aug-09 4:00 Brantley Co. Pierce Co. Nahunta OREMC
County Farm *October 2
*October 9
*October 16
Jeff Davis Co @ Hazelhurst 7:30pm
Benedictine Acad @Savannah 7:30pm
Appling Co @Baxley 7:30pm
29-Aug-09 1:30 Effingham Co. Brantley Co. Springfield
7-Sep-09 4:30
9-Sep-09 4:30
Brantley Co. Charlton Co. Nahunta
Charlton Co. Brantley Co. Folkston
Bureau *October 23
*October 30
*November 6
Charlton Co HOME Nahunta 7:30pm
Long Co HOME Nahunta 7:30pm
Tattnall Co @Reidsville 7:30pm
14-Sep-09 4:30 Liberty Co. Brantley Co. Hinesville Double
24-Sep-09 4:00 Brantley Co. Charlton Co. Nahunta
Auto Parts 4-5 Sept 2009 TBA Brunswick High North Glynn Tourn.
10-Sep-09 5:00 St. Vincents Paulson Complex Region
Sept. 24
Sept. 28
Waycross Away 4:30
Charlton Home 4:30
15-Sep-09 6:00 Brantley Co. Long Nahunta Region
Satilla
17-Sep-09 6:00 Tattnall Brantley Co. Reidsville Region BC Middle School Cross Country
21-Sep-09 5:30 Coffee County Douglas, Non-region Aug. 18 Pierce 4:30
22-Sep-09 6:00 Brantley Co. Appling Co. Nahunta Region Aug. 25 Ware 4:30
24-Sep-09 5:30 Brantley Co. Charlton Co. Nahunta Region
25-26 Septembe Pierce Co. Blackshear Region Playoffs
Sept. 1
Sept. 8
Wayne 4:30
Pierce 4:30 Grocery
Brantley 13-14 October
16-17 October
1st Round State Playoffs
2nd Round State Playoffs
22-24 October Columbus, GA State Finals
Sept. 15
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
Ware 4:30
Wayne 4:30
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