Wayne County Magazine Fall 2018

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ABOUT THE COVER:

Since 2015, Rich and Jan Hediger, with their daughter Katie, have occupied the iconic home on Cherry Street that – depending on how old you are – you may have referred to as the “McCann Mansion” or the “Sewell House.” More recently, it was known as David and Arria Bland’s home. But, it doesn’t matter to them how you refer to it because they are as interested in its history as they are making it their own. They are also enjoying the community that Jan’s family has a called home for generations. Rich, who has lived from coast-to-coast and from northto-south throughout his career enjoys, “… the people and the culture here as much as anywhere I’ve ever lived.” Step inside this home in the Home & Garden section and experience this “Southern Charm on Cherry Street” that the Hediger’s feel is a great place to call home.

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SOUTHERN CHARM ON CHERRY STREET

The iconic, white-columned mansion on Cherry

street may be full of history and lore, but it’s simply

a “great place to come home to” for the Hediger family.

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DESIGN TIPS FROM LINDSEY HARPER

Interior designer and Wayne County native, Lindsey Coral Harper, shares decorating tips.

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TOP 5 PLANTS EVERY SOUTHERN GARDEN SHOULD HAVE

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FALL LANDSCAPING WITH BEN CARTER

Mark Deal, Coastal Pines Technical College’s Environmental Horticulture Instructor, provides great advice to use in southern gardens.

Local landscape architect, Ben Carter, offers

advice for preparing lawns for the fall and winter seasons.

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SOUTH GEORGIA IN THE BIG CITY

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GLOBAL IMPACT FROM A SMALL TOWN

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MIKE HARGROVEA UNIVERSAL MAN

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A MASTERY OF COLOR AND LIGHT

Lindsey Harper’s Georgia roots are alive and well in Manhattan.

Local volunteer Margaret Jacobs has accomplished many things during her stead in Wayne County, but most recently, she has affected our community in an even more global way by serving as the Rotary Club District Governor of Georgia.

The last thing you might expect were you to be pulled over by a small-town police officer is for him to invite you to hear him play classical piano—or join his band for a local concert. But were that to happen in Screven, most likely you would be meeting Mike Hargrove.

Marquita Macon, or “Kita,” only moved to Wayne County in 2003 but she’s been an artist for more than 50 years.

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WAYNE COUNTY MAGAZINE’S CUTEST DOG CONTEST When we asked our pup-loving humans to participate in “Wayne County Magazine’s Cutest Dog” contest, sponsored by Wolfe Animal Hospital, we knew it would be a race to the finish. Four-legged friends throughout Wayne County and the surrounding area were showcased on our Facebook page and, dog gone it, our readers came through with their support and love!

FOR THE GREATER GOOD

Waco. Oklahoma Bombing. John Gotti. The Tylenol Murders. Unabomber. What might read like news headlines sprawled over 25 years is the career of Wayne County native and retired FBI agent Demery Bishop.

THEIR MISSION-SPREADING HOPE & HEALING Since 2011, volunteers from Altamaha Baptist have been dedicated to aiding the poverty-stricken area of Haiti with hunger relief, pastoral support and construction of churches, schools, and homes.

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CONNECTING FOR SUCCESS

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GROWING AND MENTORING AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

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KRISTY ARNOLD

The Check & Connect mentoring program, implemented by WCHS, helps create a positive behavior intervention for students, especially those in danger of dropping out of school.

Wayne County native Shelby Anderson is doing incredible work as the director of our local Boys & Girls’ Club of the Altamaha Area.

Kristy Griffis-Arnold is only the second woman ever to serve as the President of the Cattlemen’s Association.

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When Jeff and Mary Bennett opened Callie’s Wraps & More with their daughter Nicole Farrell, it was a labor of love for Nicole's daughter, Callie.

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50 YEARS, 3 GENERATIONS, 2 RADIO STATIONS

Charlie, Butch and Matt Hubbard celebrate the 50th anniversary of WIFO 105.5 FM

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HUNTER SMITH

Hunter Smith achieved another first for Wayne County when he gave the Commencement Address before 50,000 people at the University of Georgia graduation.

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Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) seeks to provide quality education to students by offering programs that meet the demands of today’s work force.

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Art abounds in Wayne County! Young artist Cassie Martinez is thriving at Armstrong University, and local artist Candice McKinley is spreading her artistic talents throughout Jesup.

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The Wayne Moxley family share their travels through Italy.

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Editor-In-Chief Connie K. Riddle Publishers: John F. & Connie K. Riddle Showcase Publications, Inc. Creative Director: Stacey Nichols Content Manager: Candice McKinley

Designers: Robin Harrison Russ Hutto

Juanita Holsey, Candice McKinley, and Connie Riddle at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce's Taste of Wayne.

SOUTHERN CHARM Southern charm is represented in many of the stories featured in this issue of Wayne County Magazine. It can be seen in the Hediger’s lovely home on Cherry Street, or through Lindsey Coral Harper’s interior designs, and even in Hunter Smith’s commencement address at UGA where he shared his southern roots with fellow graduates. Our community is blessed with these and others who share their talents and knowledge not only with us, but well beyond our community, and far beyond Georgia.

We are excited to introduce two new features to Wayne County Magazine in this issue. The first is “From Our Readers”. We hope you will carry Wayne County Magazine with you on your travels and take a picture with it and send to us. It will be fun to see all the places our readers travel and the interesting places the magazine travels to between issues. “Home & Garden” is the other new regular feature. Each issue will feature a home in Wayne County and provide our readers with decorating and gardening tips.

With the holidays upon us, don’t forget that a subscription to Wayne County Magazine makes a great Christmas gift. Visit our website to subscribe (showcasepublicationsga.com). And, don’t forget to send your story ideas to info@showcasepublicationsga.com. They are always welcome!

As always, we want to thank the advertisers that make each publication possible. Please be sure to visit them and BUY LOCAL. Wayne County Magazine looks forward to continuing to showcase the amazing people and places of our community that makes Wayne County the place “where it all comes together.” We pray you and your families have a blessed holiday season and prosperous New Year!

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Contributing Photographers: Mattie Genaux Photography K. Lyn Photography Melba Bennett Murphy Davontay Wilson Photography Wingate Downs Photography Candice McKinley John F. Riddle | Jack Lee Georgia Cattleman’s Association Moxley Family Erica George Dines Photography

Contributing Writers: Candee Harris | Derby Waters John F. Riddle | Kara Jackson Melba Bennett Murphy Melissa Moxley | Mattia Goddard Kevin Brigman | Candice McKinley

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FROM OUR READERS...

We are excited to be starting a new feature to Wayne County Magazine - FROM OUR READERS. Please take a copy of Wayne County Magazine with you on your travels and take a picture holding it. We will share it with the readers in the next issue. It will be fun to see all the places our readers travel with Wayne County Magazine. Letters from our readers are also encouraged and we look forward to receiving them. Pictures and/or letters can be sent to: info@showcasepublicationsga.com or mailed to: P.O. Box 391; Jesup, GA 31598

Wayne and Melissa Moxley celebrated their 30th Anniversary in Italy. We appreciate them taking along a copy of Wayne County Magazine with them on their travels.

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Mike Deal and friends recently returned to Argentina and took a copy of Wayne County Magazine with them. The issue featured a story on Mike and other Wayne Countians who had been on a dove shoot there previously.

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Photo by Mattie Genaux Photography – The double front doors on the Hediger home.

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ayne County Magazine's Home & Garden section will be a new regular feature that will take you inside different homes and gardens of Wayne County in each issue. And, we kick-off this new section with a tour of one of Jesup’s most recognizable homes offering lots of “Southern Charm on Cherry Street.”

To help you provide more “southern charm” to your home, interior designer, Lindsey Coral Harper, provides design and decorating tips. And, for your garden, you’ll enjoy articles detailing five

top plants every southern garden should have and a gardening checklist to help you prepare your garden for Fall.

We think Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is right, "He is happiest... who finds peace in his home." We hope these ideas inspire you to make your home and garden even more peaceful for those you love - family and friends.

We hope you enjoy this section and that you always find peace in your home.

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The house was built in 1912 for Frank and Anne Breen who lived there until 1924. The second owners were Xillo Yeamer McCann and his wife, Madge Fitzpatrick McCann, who moved from Middle Georgia when he started the McCann Lumber Company. Their daughter, Madge Sewell Bellinger lived in the house until 1996 when they sold it to David and Arria Fender Bland. The Hediger’s bought the house in 2014 and are only the fourth family to live there.

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Cherry Street

A GREAT PLACE TO COME HOME TO STORY BY JOHN RIDDLE PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTIE GENAUX PHOTOGRAPHY

The iconic, white-columned historic mansion on Cherry street that has served as a social center and gathering place since 1912 may be full of history and lore.

But, at the end of the day, it’s simply a “great place to come home to” for the Hediger family.

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The library, which doubles as a downstairs den, off the right of the entry hall, originally housed many of the more than 1,000 books owned by the McCann family.

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an and Rich Hediger were not strangers to Jesup when they bought the iconic, white-columned house on Cherry Street in 2014. Though she was born in Colorado, Jan’s family has been here for generations and were some of the original settlers of Wayne County. So, she and Rich had made their share of family visits to her mother and father’s home in Wayne County over the years. But, when they decided to move home to Jesup it was an off-handed comment to her mother at bridge club that lead them to what many have referred to through the years as “the mansion on Cherry Street.”

At the time, David Bland and his family were still living in the house that had been on and off the market. His mother, Margie Bland, ca-

One of Rich’s favorite places is the upstairs den that also serves as a home office. “The home is comfortable. It’s such a respite from a high-pressure career,” explained Rich who serves as VP, Human Resources, for TRAC Intermodal, a transportation and logistics company.

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sually mentioned to Jan’s Mother, Jacque, while playing bridge, that it was still for sale. Margie gave her David’s number. Jacque called them, and they invited Jan and Rich to come by that night to see it. They literally left a key under the door-mat so they could let themselves in.

Once inside, it didn’t take long to decide. “It was a happen-stance idea, to a quick walk-through, to ‘let’s make this happen’,” explained Rich. “We took Jan’s parents with us and we were taken with it immediately.”

Jan enjoys the living room off the entry hall. “It’s not as formal as it seems. It’s warm and homey. You don’t feel like you live on Cherry Street. There is so much room and privacy.”

The uniqueness of the house, including the architecture and the history caught their eye. But, it was the warmth of the home that touched their hearts. “From the outside it seemed very formal and imposing. From the inside, it seemed very livable and warm,” Jan remembered. They purchased the home in October 2014 but didn’t move in until March 2015 after some renovations and re-decorating.

The kitchen, updated and expanded as part of the addition by the Bland’s, also includes a breakfast room with views of the patio and gardens.

The dining room adjoins the living room and is also accessible by a single pocket door off the entry hall. “We’re not formal, fussy people. Our pieces fit right in here,” Jan explained. The silver tea service is a family heirloom.

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One of their favorite spots is the patio which overlooks a massive backyard which is a peaceful retreat to relax and unwind.

The original house plan had three bedrooms all with marble fireplaces. This bedroom features an original painting by Jan over the bed. The addition added by the Bland’s features a master bedroom and one other bedroom.

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A cross-hallway is accessible from the entry hall, library, and the dining room and leads from the kitchen to a wet bar at the end of the hallway next to the library.

Double doors open onto the spacious entry hall adorned with columns and detailed woodwork . To the left are the living room and the dining room. To the right is the library.

Straight back is the cross-hall which extends from behind the library to the kitchen behind the dining room.

Though the house has certainly changed through the years, including the 20-foot columns that were added after a fire in 1946, and a massive addition by the Bland’s on the back of the house in the 1990’s, it’s always been a family home. “We are only the fourth family to live here. And, all the families had children,” Jan explained. “Our daughter, Katie, and her friends enjoy the home and we look forward to our grandchildren enjoying it one day.”

The floors are quarter-sawn oak with geometric black walnut patterns in each corner.

“So many people have enjoyed the house in different ways through the years. We enjoy hearing about their personal history with the house,” Rich said of the Jesup landmark that has been a social center and gathering place since it was built. “But, at the end of the day, it’s just a great place to come home to.”

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indsey Coral Harper, interior designer, (see feature story on page 27), sat down recently to to offer a few design tips for Wayne County Magazine’s new Home & Garden Section and answer a series of questions from the folks back home. Of particular interest is if the south still finds its way into her design, even though she’s far from home.

Lindsey suggests maintaining Southern charm and sophistication by remembering the good ole days at grandma’s house.

“I think one of the most sophisticated and Southern things to do is to set the table. I remember dinners at both of my grandmothers’ houses, and it was a big deal to help set the table. We would pull out the nice linens, the good china, the crystal, all of the real silver and pick fresh flowers from the garden. You can still do this easily today. I eat off good china and real silver all the time! I love to use proper table linens. You should do this more often than not; it actually makes you enjoy all of the hard work you've done in the kitchen.”

Design Tips

As a design tip, when it comes to wallpaper, Lindsey recommends considering a large pattern in a small area, like the foyer or powder room. Wallpaper gives small spaces a personality. “Everyone that you have over will likely go into your powder room, so make it look great!”

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• Always make your bed in the morning, it will make your bedroom look so much nicer when you get home!

• Use or install dimmers in rooms where you entertain, mood lighting really sets the tone and makes people much more relaxed.

Decorating Tips

• Use books on tables to layer your accessories, having several different heights makes these look much better. I almost always prop my lamps on coffee table books. It always looks a little more finished.

• If you are styling shelves or a table or anything, take a photo of it until you like the way it looks in the photo. Looking at something in 2D is a very different perspective as seeing it in 3D.

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Every Southern Garden Should Have "Lily of the Nile" in Mark Deal's garden. Photo by Scott Beahan Shutterly Perfect Portraiture.

Agapanthus – The “Lily of the Nile” (Agapanthus Africanus) is a must-have for every Southern garden with full sun to part shade. These early summer bloomers produce light blue flowers held majestically above the foliage to create a three-dimensional effect of flowers suspended above the plant for a display of color and texture that is very distinctive. The lush foliage is medium texture and creates an interesting transition when used in combination with other plants. Agapanthus is a relatively easy plant requiring moist and nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. These plant varieties will give an outstanding floral display when given adequate water and fertilizer regularly. It is one of the most rewarding perennials to grow in the lower south as an accent plant or in a mass planting.

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here are several great benefits to living in the lower south and the long growing seasons are one of them. I tell my northern friends we have eight months of great weather and four not so great months, but that equates to a floral display on a monthly basis. I am sure you will agree. The long growing seasons do present a few challenges that we must learn to cope with.

First, accept that nothing is going to flower all year long; second, plan a strategy for color as long as possible; and third, accept that sometimes your plans will get derailed.

A southern garden should have a plan, which includes foundation plants. Those include evergreen or deciduous shrubs and trees strategically and permanently placed. The gardens should also have a variety of landscape elements considering size, texture, and color using interesting choices of plant material and accessories that enhance the property and create a microclimate of function and beauty.

There are many good sources available to identify plants for the southern garden, and while there are many wonderful choices the following selections are my top five.

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Crape myrtle - ‘The queen' of the Southern Summer and the longest blooming small tree available to gardeners with a bloom time of 90-100 days. A full sun plant that thrives in the sultry summers of the lower south with a wide array of blooms from white, pinks, lavender or dark red.

Crape Myrtle in Mark Deal’s garden.

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Daylilies - once considered a ditch lily, the daylily has undergone a transformation into a must-have perennial for the garden border. Daylilies thrive in full sun to part shade and require regular watering and feeding to maximize the bloom size and maintain lush foliage.

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Hydrangeas - the number one most popular flowering shrub for the past several years has also undergone a transformation from an old southern favorite to a new southern favorite. A wide array of choices await gardeners looking to brighten a spot or mass plant an area. Hydrangeas will grow in full sun with some coaxing and lots of mulch and water but prefer part shade with lots of water. Give plants plenty of room to keep pruning to a minimum. Improper pruning or incorrect timing can sacrifice an entire bloom season. They can be a wide array of colors from white, pink to shades of blue and purple, depending on the soil acidity; and offer an outstanding display from late spring through the summer. Some new varieties bloom all summer and into early fall. When shopping for hydrangeas do your homework and identify the best varieties for your location. Hydrangea macrophylla and hydrangea paniculata offer several varieties that work well in the lower south.

Camellia sasanqua – This old shrub is a new favorite. Camellias have been a part of the southern landscape for two centuries since brought to America from Asia. This versatile shrub of varying sizes works well as a foundation or accent plant with lush dark green foliage accompanied by a floral display of white or pink flowers in mid to late fall and early winter. The fall-flowering can add interest and personality to the muted tones of autumn. Check varieties to see which meet the size specifications for the garden area you have available. There are several varieties of smaller species available such as Shi-shi Gashira, Beni-k-suki, Mine-No-Yuki or Bonaza are some good choices for the lower south.

This list is not all-inclusive. My recommendation is to consider your location and choose plants from reputable growers or suppliers that will give you years of enjoyment and pleasure from season to season.

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A DIFFERENT

PATH TO SUCCESS

HOW THREE BROTHERS FOUND SUCCESS AT RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS “Tim is the oldest, Anthony is the youngest and I am the smartest,” Christopher Brantley joked as he described his family’s dynamic.

Brothers Christopher, Tim and Anthony all work together at Rayonier Advanced Materials’ Jesup plant, but they share more than a workplace and a family bond. Each brother found a rewarding career at Rayonier Advanced Materials through non-traditional efforts—a success story that Rayonier Advanced Materials wants to see more of.

Each brother’s journey is different. Anthony got his start in the Army.

Christopher started working construction while still in high school. And Tim—the oldest of the three and the first to get hired on at Rayonier Advanced Materials—began his career as an Electrician with a 5-year Electrical apprenticeship through Local 508.

Advanced Materials is always on the lookout for candidates with the skills and experience that Christopher, Anthony and Tim earned through hard work and dedication.”

But lately manufacturers have seen a shortage of manufacturing skills.

Which is why Rayonier Advanced Materials has partnered with WorkSource Wayne—a group made up of local manufacturers, technical colleges, job training resources, the Wayne County School system and the Wayne County Industrial Development Authority. Their goal is to promote manufacturing skills and educate the community on the benefits of vocational training.

Rayonier Advanced Materials hopes to share more success stories like the one Christopher, Tim and Anthony share.

“A career at Rayonier Advanced Materials is a great choice for any young person,” said Anthony. “The company offers great pay, great benefits and great people to work with. And it’s a company known for longevity and accountability.”

Their journeys may be different, but all three made their own success story. Rayonier Advanced Materials wants to facilitate even more stories like theirs—stories of experience, hard work and skill in a variety of trades.

“There are many different paths to success,” said Clay Bethea, general manager of the Rayonier Advanced Materials Jesup plant. “Rayonier

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Fall Landscaping STORY BY BY BEN CARTER

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t hardly seems possible if you are outside at all in these dog days of September, but fall and winter really are headed our way. And when you are making your “to do” list for your home, it’s a good idea to create one for your landscape as well.

There are some projects you should be considering that are just plain necessary and then there those projects that should be done if you want to welcome next spring with the landscape of your dreams, or close to it.

• Check your irrigation system – broken heads, spray nozzles etc should be repaired now. While our days below freezing are few, breaks in your system can exacerbate any problems that might occur. Be sure to position heads so they don’t water your sidewalk or the road.

• Adjust your watering schedule. As temperatures begin to cool, plants need less water. Pay close attention to containers as these can become waterlogged.

• Fertilize your turf – use a fertilizer with a higher potassium number. This will promote root growth and strengthen turf to help it withstand inclement weather. Check your turf for weeds fungus etc. and treat accordingly.

Healthy turf means a lovelier yard next spring. Some people like to over seed with rye for winter green – there are arguments for and against this, but if you like a green lawn all winter, October is a good month for over seeding.

• Looking to add dimension to your landscape? Fall is an excellent time to establish trees and shrubs. Planting in cooler weather allows these new additions in your landscape to grow roots and become established.

• Clean up your landscape beds – rake out old straw, weed the area, then add a good layer of fresh straw or mulch. This will keep your plant roots protected from winter winds and temperatures. Remove those spent summer annuals, enhance the soil and plant your cool-weather annuals soon. Soil enhancements should include a balanced slow-release fertilizer and good organic matter.

Work these into the soil well before planting – your new flowers will love it!

• If you are a fall gardener, time to plant cool weather crops. Mustard, collards, turnips and lettuce are among a few of the vegetables you can plant, along with spinach, broccoli and English peas. Our area loves herbs in most seasons provided they are planted in a sheltered area and you remember to cover them when frost is predicted.

“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace” - May Sarton

• Divide perennials -Dig out clumps that have become crowded and have not been blooming as fully as in past years. Divide tubers and roots, trim dead portions and use the younger sections for replanting.

• Most of all – Enjoy the outside. Create an outdoor living space even if it’s a single lawn chair with a table for your book and beverage! Take advantage of these lingering days of summer 24

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South Georgia in the Big City STORY BY MATTIA GODDARD

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indsey Harper’s Georgia roots are alive and well in Manhattan.

Her early life was spent in Jesup where she attended the First United Methodist Church and went to school at Jesup Elementary. She eventually moved to Cartersville, Georgia, with her mother.

She was named for her paternal great-great-grandfather, Lindsay Harper. Coral was her maternal great-grandmother’s and her mother’s name. Her mother says that her interest in design started at an early age when she would rearrange and redecorate her room quite often.

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Lindsey said, “Growing up my mom was always interested in our home. I would often go with her to the fabric store. She could sew and often made us pillows, curtains, bedding etc., It was always a treat to select fabrics and watch the design process from start to finish.”

That influence at a young age gave Lindsey her love of design. Predominantly working on projects throughout the southeast, Lindsey is able to incorporate her love of southern sensibilities into her design vision.

Traveling is a highlight of Lindsey’s work and she does not hesitate to go wherever her clients need her.

Lately, she has been working in Charlotte homes as well as Florida beach houses; two very different esthetics that keep her busy and her ideas fresh.

Lindsey Coral Harper established her own residential design firm in 2007 after interning with Ralph Lauren in London, a stint at the well-known decorating firm Richard Keith Langham, Inc., and freelance work for the Savannah College of Art & Design in Lacoste, France. Her work has been featured on the cover of House Beautiful, Garden and Gun, Southern Living, and many more national and international magazines. Lindsey is also the co-founder of Lamshop, an American made bespoke furniture and accessories line established in 2008. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia.

Keeping up with her Georgia friends and family is a priority for Lindsey. With her father and step-mother in Jesup, her brother in Atlanta and her mother in Cartersville, Lindsey has plenty of folks to visit with. She gets back down South several times a year and happily indulges in the foods that every southerner recognizes. She said, “I miss the food! I love Southern food. Fried chicken, biscuits, pimento cheese, cheese straws, barbeque, fried pickles and sweet tea with pellet ice. Those are things you don’t really get up here.”

As a proud graduate of UGA, Lindsey makes an effort to get to Athens every season for a game. For several years, Lindsey, with a group of longtime friends, rents a house for a weekend of Georgia football.

She has also had the opportunity to visit the University and speak with students. Lindsey was a Furnishings and Interiors major and received a BSFCS from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. She goes back to speak to the very same students that are enrolled in the same major. “Some of these students take a trip to New York every year and I always invite them by my office to help them meet other designers and other textile companies.”

When reflecting on her days as a student in Athens, Lindsey said, “At UGA, the class that was most instrumental I think was drafting. It was probably the most useful technical skill I gained. I have to be able to read floor plans and draw furniture plans all the time.”

For years, Lindsey has been co-chair of the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Spring Gala where designers create elaborate, over the top table settings as a major fundraiser for the organization, a premier nonprofit in New York. In 2018, Lindsey is being honored at the gala in recognition of years of service to the organization. She is pictured here with her husband, Chris Gefaell, at a recent gala.

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Savannah is another place Lindsey loves to frequent.

She has many friends there and enjoys the beauty of the city. Georgia as a whole is a beautiful part of the country and Lindsey appreciates the architecture in particular, that is found all over the state. She said, “Of course I miss the south. There is just something

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really nice about Georgia. It’s a big and beautiful state, so many beautiful places and houses!”

In comparison to Manhattan, Lindsey finds apartment living to be efficient and easy, but she does tend to miss having space and a yard.

Last year, instead of watching the Georgia/ Florida game, Lindsey got married. They chose a lovely spot outside of Savannah, at Palmetto Bluff, for the ceremony. She and her husband, Chris Gefaell, share their busy New York life with their cat Coco and chocolate lab Horton.

Executing a healthy balance of North and South successfully has allowed her to enjoy her work and excel at it no matter where work takes her. Life in New York City has been full of great experiences for Lindsey.

As an interior designer, it is an excellent place to work, affording her tremendous opportunities in design.

Lindsey and Chris, pictured here at their rehearsal dinner, were married at Palmetto Bluff outside of Savannah.

“Living in NYC is important working in this industry. There are so many showrooms and design centers here that you really can take advantage of. A lot of our industry is based here or their flagships are here. So much of the editors and shelter magazines are also here.”

When asked what her favorite design project is, Lindsey said, “That’s like choosing a favorite child! Impossible! I love my projects, I really put my heart and soul into them. So it’s always a labor of love.

Weddings are fun because it’s designing for a party and I love parties!”

Regarding her design philosophy, Lindsey references approaching a project for the first time. “I really like to see the house or the space. I think it definitely helps get a sense of what you are going to be doing if you actually are physically there.” There is no substitute for being in the space.

In 2014 Lindsey was named one of the University of Georgia's Alumni Association 40 Under 40, seven years after starting her own design business in New York City.

When it comes to incorporating her design ideas, Lindsey is inspired by just about anything.

“It could be from traveling abroad and seeing different buildings and cultures to something I see in a museum. It could be as simple as walking down Madison Avenue and window shopping. I can find it in books I read or in magazine articles, or the colors of someone's clothing. Inspiration can be and is everywhere.”

Lindsey was the featured speaker at one of the Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation’s “MORE Series” luncheons. Her grandmother, now deceased, Lucille Haper, her dad, Richard Harper, and her stepmother, Linda Harper, attended the event.

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5 Questions You Must Ask

BEFORE YOU HAVE DENTAL IMPLANTS “Buyer Beware” is great advice.

Before you make any decisions about dental implants, ask these five questions:

Extremely Impressive Credentials.

Dr. Capes, founder of Coastal Oral Surgery in St. Simons Island, has earned the unusual distinction of being a medical doctor and a dentist.

In fact, he is a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He completed five years of advanced specialty training. He is also licensed in Georgia to practice both medicine and dentistry.

Outstanding Experience.

Dr. Capes has placed over 12,000 dental implants with a success rate of over 98%. This documented success rate in his practice exceeds the national average.

Dr. Capes Continues to Learn and Teach. A lifelong student and teacher, Dr. Capes remains on the leading edge of his profession by regularly attending continuing education courses and teaching dentists about implant dentistry.

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QUESTION 1 What are the qualifications and experience of the doctor?

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y law, any licensed dentist, with or without specific training and experience in implant dentistry, can place dental implants and complete the restorative process. You don’t want just any dentist, you want a specialist, someone with exceptional qualifications and experience.

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Do They Use a Team Approach?

et’s use an analogy. To build a house, you need carpenters, electricians, and plumbers. Why can’t one person handle all of these tasks?

The answer is that no one person can be exceptional at everything. Coastal Oral Surgery is not a “one-stop shop.”

Dr. Capes has pioneered a new concept called Teeth4Life™ that benefits you, the patient.

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The Teeth4Life concept has four components: Dr. Capes, the uniquely qualified

1 physician and oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Coastal Oral Surgery. He places the dental implants, which are artificial tooth roots that support your new teeth.

restorative dentist. Dr. Capes 2 Aworks with many exceptional re-

storative dentists. These dentists are experts who know exactly how to complete the restorative phase of dental implants. In fact, before you the office, Dr. Capes has already communicated with your dentist.

A specialized dental laboratory.

3 Just as all dentists are not the

same, there is a vast difference in quality among dental laboratories. Dr. Capes insists on working with the best dental laboratories that produce outstanding results.

procedure is done, patients often wake up and say, “Is that it? Is it over already? That was easy!”

4 You, the patient. As the pa-

tient, you are at the center of the Teeth4Life™ concept. You will be asked to do your part to maintain your dental implants so you can enjoy them for decades and even a lifetime.

ask Dr. Capes about his 2 Don’t office team unless you have a lot

of time, because he loves to brag about his terrific team. Not only are they all passionate in their various roles, such as surgical assisting or helping patients with insurance, but they are truly caring people who help Dr. Capes change patients’ lives.

QUESTION 3:

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Are they promising you teeth in one day or Teeth4Life?

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he concept means just that: Dr. Capes and his team will provide you with high quality dental implants that look and function just like natural teeth. When all the elements of the process are expertly done using a team approach, including dental implant surgery, fabricating your replacement teeth in the laboratory, and restorative placement, dental implants can last a lifetime.

ROME WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY, BUT THE COLOSSEUM STILL STANDS!

some practices, where 3 Unlike you spend most of your time

talking to staff and the doctor limits his time with you, Dr. Capes is totally accessible. He will personally sit down with you and take the time to answer every question. He will even give you his personal cell phone number and invite you to call him any time. This level of customer service and patient-centered approach is rare in medicine and dentistry today.

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It’s never cheaper to do it twice! Dr. Capes and his team believe that the best and most cost effective way to replace missing teeth or teeth that cannot be saved is to provide dental implant treatment once and do it right!

Dr. Capes continually communicates with your restorative dentist and the laboratory. Because you have a team working very closely together, you receive the best of both worlds—Dr. Capes’ surgical expertise and the tremendous restorative knowledge of your dentist and the dental laboratory technician.

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Does the practice put you, the patient, first?

What are Others Saying about the Practice?

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r. Capes has a patient-centered practice. That’s why you, the patient, are at the very center of Teeth4Life.™

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Every time I came to the office it was awesome. Dr. Capes is upbeat, full of life, and makes people feel great.

You never have to sit and wait. They get your right in and make you feel at ease.

Dr. Capes talked to me at length about my treatment plan and made me feel at ease. He said I’m going to treat you exactly like I would treat my mother. I knew at that moment that everything was going to be ok.

My first impression was—what a sweet staff! I felt at home right away.

Dr. Capes and his staff work together like a well-oiled machine with a warm, human touch. Absolutely amazing!

FREE REPORT. There is so much more to tell you about Dr. Jeff Capes and Teeth4Life.™

For a copy of our FREE REPORT: How Teeth4Life™ Benefit You, please Coastal Oral Surgery today at (912) 634-6600 or request the FREE REPORT by e-mail: teeth4life@capesoralsurgery.com. We look forward to meeting you and answering all your questions.

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ou’ve seen the billboards and television ads that promise so much, but what are real patients saying? Here are actual comments from some of Dr. Capes’ patients:

The patient-centered concept includes: Coastal Oral Surgery is a beau-

1 tiful state-of-the-art facility de-

signed not only for your comfort, but your safety. Your procedure is performed in a surgical suite specifically designed and dedicated exclusively for surgery. Dr. Capes’ top-of-the-line equipment is designed to provide light sedation for your comfort. When the

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GLOBAL IMPACT FROM A

SMALL TOWN STORY BY KARA JACKSON

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Margaret began serving as the Rotary Club District Governor of Georgia this year after an extensive history with the organization. Photo Credit: Kristen Hughes Photography

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ocal community member Margaret Jacobs has accomplished many things during her stead in Wayne County – serving as chair of Hospice of South Georgia, Wayne Family Connections and Wayne Literacy, as a tutor for those seeking GEDs, and as president of the United Methodist Women, to name a few – but most recently, she has affected our community in an even more global way.

Margaret began serving as the Rotary Club District Governor of Georgia this year after an extensive history with the organization and is carrying out the commitment as she does with all things – with excellence.

Born and raised in a small town in Oregon

with a population of 445, she grew up under the legacy of a father who was a Rotarian and insisted that his children get actively involved in the community.

“This made a difference in how I approached things,” she explained. She graduated from Oregon State University and earned her MBA from Portland State University. She has worked in a plethora of fields since then—the food industry, banking, pulp and paper manufacturing, the chemical industry, fleet management, and selling olive oil in Australia.

She was recruited to come to Jesup in 1981 to implement the multi-craft when the mill went from 15 unions to five, but she didn’t join the Rotary Club until she moved to Michigan because at that time, Jesup’s club didn’t allow women to join. After Michigan, she moved back to Oregon and then to Australia. “I went to a Rotary convention in

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Australia and ended up marrying an Australian Rotarian!” she laughed.

Margaret has two children, Samantha Jacobs Tyre and Adam Jacobs. Samantha is married to Josh and they have four children: Aaron, Addison, Cohen, and Cason. Samantha has her law practice in Jesup. Adam, who has a Masters in Special Education, was in New York City as a teacher and dean for ten years. He also designs furniture and is now living on St. Simons Island working in real-estate remodeling and management.

Margaret offering assistance with Delhi Rotary Club members and District Governor Bruce and Pam Azevedo his wife from North Georgia during National Polio Innoculation Day.

Since Margaret’s first trip to Australia, her Rotarian experiences have brought her across the globe many times. “I have been to every country that produces automobiles except Russia and South Africa,” she said. A Rotarian for 24 years, she has served as president of the Jesup Rotary Club, assistant governor of Georgia Rotary Club, foundation chair of the Rotary Club of Euroa (Australia), president of Corvallis Morning Club, and Rochester Club Community Member. She has hosted Rotarian club members from Japan, Bangladesh, and India. She has attended nine international conventions, two of which were with her parents, Les and Alice Marks. Les is a 36-year Rotarian and both he and her mother were Paul Harris Fellows.

This year alone, Margaret will travel to all 64 Rotary Clubs in Georgia, meeting their members, and speaking at their meetings. She has traveled to 21 clubs so far but this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg in her extensive job duties as Rotary District Governor.

Margaret was joined at a welcome dinner in Chandigarh, India with Rotarian BM and wife Kira Singh and Jaci Holland, lifelong friend of Margaret’s from Vancouver, Washington.

The position of Rotarian District Governor requires a five-year commitment with three years of preparatory training, one year serving as governor, and one year serving on the board after the year of service. Margaret was elected several years ago and began the training to become governor. As governor this year, she will wear many hats. Her duties are to strengthen existing clubs, organize new clubs, grow membership, encourage contributions and support, promote the Rotary Club, conduct district conferences and other meetings, supervise district nominations and elections, prepare the budget and annual report, help administer district designated funds, complete online district qualifications, and work with the governor-elect and other district leaders.

She also has the task of undertaking an expansive list of projects to improve Georgia's communities. “I am astounded by our work all over Georgia. We are establishing anti-bullying campaigns in middle schools, we are giving teddy bears to children in Emergency Rooms, we are giving new underwear to those who come in to the Emergency Room with assault charges because the police take their underwear as evidence, we are even building tiny houses for homeless veterans!”

She explained passionately. “In Wayne County, we have conducted the mock trial, rebuilt softball fields, held career fairs for technical students, and hosted the literacy program for five years. I am rejuvenated by seeing all that the Rotary Club does for our town and worldwide.”

Margaret and son Adam Jacobs, grandsons Cason and Cohen Tyre and daughter Samantha Jacobs Tyre (family not pictured include granddaughter Addison Tyre, grandson Aaron Tyre, and son-in- law Josh Tyre.)

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Many times, she has just a day and a half to formalize grants to help benefit her district or to fund projects in other countries. One example

Margaret was present for the National inoculation day for Polio in Delhi, India where 2 drops are delivered to over 175 million children in one day.

of such a project is helping Puerto Rico after the hurricane this past year. Margaret and her fellow Rotarians were able to travel to Puerto Rico for four days in August to take supplies, help farmers, and plant trees. “After the storm, there was so much chaos and no food, and a Rotary Club from Indiana was able to take baby food to deliver to them,” she explained. “They travelled by scooters, Jeeps and even horses to the districts around the islands which were then able to distribute the food. It is just astounding what the Rotary Club is able to accomplish and watching the difference we make.”

Last year, as governor-elect, Margaret and other Rotarians travelled to India to visit other Rotary Clubs and set up projects there. The group was a part of the “Global Polio Eradication Initiative” which was a partnership between the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Gates Foundation, and Rotary International. Although I’ve traveled extensively, I had never been to India. My perception was of extreme poverty and people not responding,” she said in a local interview. “What I found were three major religions and four or five other religions all working on the same page, all showing compassion to help those less fortunate. The real compassion of so many helping others was eye-opening.” She witnessed vaccination drops being given to children. The one-day vaccination campaign was fast and efficient, with 275 children receiving vaccination drops per hour. Largely attributed to efforts such as

these, Polio is predicted to be completely eradicated by 2019.

Through the Rotary Club, the group was also able to bring water purification stations and desks for a local school in India. The water stations eliminated the many-mile trudge that so many children and families had to make to carry clean water home.

Whilst in India, Margaret spent much of her time at health clinics and at vaccination tents, but she did manage to squeeze in some time for exploring India. She rode an elephant to the Red Fort and rode in a rickshaw down the crowded streets of India.

She saw elephants, monkeys, camels, sacred cows, goats and horse-drawn marriage carriages everywhere.

“The Taj Mahal is spotless. At all religious buildings, people remove their shoes and place them on a rack. At some, there is even facilities to wash their feet before entering. No one steals shoes,” Jacobs says. The cleanliness of the Taj Mahal is in stark contrast to the pollution that looms elsewhere in the country – which she sees as the next problem for the country to face.

In regard to her future plans, Margaret does not plan to sit idly once her reign as district governor is over; she hasn’t had the experiences and opportunities that she has had by simply sitting still. “I plan to stay actively involved in extracurriculars,” she exclaimed. “I have been exposed to so many amazing opportunities and my life has been blessed.”

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MIKE HARGROVE

- A UNIVERSAL MAN STORY BY DERBY WATERS

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The musical cop, Mike Hargrove holds his favorite instrument, the saxophone, which adds to the great sounds of the Second Chance Band. Hargrove says he most enjoys the music of Tower of Power and Chicago because of the rich brass sounds.

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he last thing you might expect were you to be pulled over by a small-town police officer is for him to invite you to hear him play classical piano—or maybe to listen to some get-down beach music on a sax. But were that to happen in Screven, most likely you would be meeting Mike Hargrove.

The police chief for the past 16 years, Hargrove has been in policing since getting his education and being hired as a Wayne County deputy in 1991. But his music goes back further than that. In fact, he has always been in love with music. And by the sixth grade he was in the school band. He picked up playing the saxophone quickly and then added piano, flute and clarinet to the list of instruments he learned to play. For eight years he played classical selections on the piano, music that he still appreciates and listens to today. But it was the sounds of the saxophone that most grabbed his attention and led to his talent. So, for 47 years now he has been blasting the brass, and for the past 38 years he has been involved in one band or another. Included in that are First Class and

Second Chance, the band he has been an integral part of for the past several years.

After serving as a deputy for sheriffs Nig Warren and David Herrin, Hargrove chose the quieter small town of Screven for his police work. Today, as Chief of Police, he resides over a department of three fulltime and two parttime officers. He is also supervisor over the city’s public works department. So, depending on the day and the need, you might find Hargrove behind a desk in city hall, in his patrol car, or even operating a city backhoe. “I do what I think is best for the city of Screven,” he explains.

THERE ISN’T MUCH HE HASN’T SEEN “Maturity has been my best friend,” Hargrove noted on the day we met with him. He was wearing his head-ofthe-public-works-department hat, making arrangements “just in case” Hurricane Florence made a southerly dip into Wayne County. “I was a butt-head, a gung-ho cop as a youngster. I wasn’t very likeable. But now, there isn’t much I haven’t seen. I’d rather talk to you than fight you Showcasing Your Community's Personality

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Mike and Michelle often go cruising on their motorcycles.

Here, they are with dear friend and former Screven police officer Ron Burch, before his death.

nowadays,” he offers. Being a police officer for nearly three decades has matured the man—he has been through a lot. Officer-involved shootings, high-speed chases, wrecks and drug busts.

“There was the time I got a call to go to the home of a drug addict that said he was going to kill himself—and he said he wouldn’t talk to anybody but me. When I got there, he had shut himself in the bathroom. He let me in, and he was sitting on the toilet with a shotgun under his chin. I closed the door so that we could talk. I was able to talk him out of the gun and got him into rehab.”

And there was the time he and deputy Bo Jackson responded to a baby in distress. Hargrove administered CPR in a futile effort to save the infant. He had better results in the middle of a hurricane a few years back.

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responders, volunteer firefighters and helpful citizens where a child had been trapped beneath a fallen pine tree which had pinned the young boy.

Miraculously, he said, the rescue was successful, and the child was unharmed.

But the incident that most haunts him is the loss of friend and fellow Screven police officer Ron Burch, who was fatally shot while standing in the driveway of his own home. “I can still see him. I will for the rest of my life. When I got the call, I knew it was Ron,” he says looking straight ahead and avoiding eye contact.

Hargrove’s wife, Michelle, had introduced them. Burch and Michelle shared the same birthday and had been friends for years. And over four years of policing together, Burch and Hargrove had become close friends.

“I was holding his hand as he died. I was trying to think of something to do to help him but couldn’t,” Hargrove painfully remembers.

THERE ISN’T MUCH HE DOESN’T DO Hargrove is a busy man. He is taking the Water Distribution Operations and Maintenance class in preparation for his Class 4 operator’s certification. He is a certified firefighter, has completed the FBI leadership class, has received his Supervisor and Managerial certification and has more than 2,600 hours of Police Officer Standards and Training. On top of all that, he gives his time to instruct a class for officers to take the Basic Emergency Vehicle Operations course. Of the 58 police officers he has trained, all have passed the class on their first try. He has also required all Screven police officers to become qualified in the Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT), which allows officers to safely force a vehicle off the highway. He is a Georgia Academy of Economic Development gradu-

Hargrove enjoys woodworking, usually in his late father’s wood shop. He made this 10-foot long and 6-foot wide table to seat 14. He included some carpentry instruction time for his son and grandson, Dylan, while making the behemoth— needed at his cabin in Helen, GA, where 17 family members once met up for Christmas.

The Second Chance Band is known for its beach music. Aptly named, the band is composed of post-50s men including, front row, from left, Maron DeLoach, Tony Cason, Johnny Keith; second row, from left, Earl Bailey, Mike, Jayson Melton, Tony Brinkley; and third row, from left, Greg Archambeault, Mark McGregor, Parker Mullis, and Jack Brinkley.

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Mike is a graduate of the 2017 Leadership Wayne Class and has been instrumental in their class project to get new signage welcoming people to Wayne County.

ate, a 2005 Personality of the Month selection by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and a graduate of Leadership Wayne.

He believes that police officers need all the training they can get. The state requires 20 hours each year, but Hargrove believes 60-80 hours are needed. “You can’t get too much training. If you get only minimum training, you have a minimum officer,” he said. In addition, he has found time each year to volunteer for the Willene Todd Memorial Rodeo, which raises money for scholarships for Wayne County High School seniors. And he enjoys hopping on his 2013 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited bike, on which he and Michelle have made several memorable trips.

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anything for any of them, and they would do the same for me,” Hargrove said.

“Second in importance to me is my love of music. I will do it (make music) to the day I can’t do it anymore,” he smiled. Though he says he is not that much into country music, he still listens to classical and jazz. And, of course, playing in Second Chance, he enjoys the beach music and rhythm and blues the group is known for.

But above all these things, Hargrove says, the most important thing to him is his family. He was close to his late father, Jesse, and is still close to his mother, Betty.

He and Michelle have been married for 22 years and have three children and five grandchildren. He says they make time for get-togethers where they enjoy cookouts or maybe just making ice-cream. “Everybody is there in times of joy or in times of need,” he smiles. It’s a smile of man who has seen a lot of life—the good and the bad, all reflected there in a satisfied and somehow musical note in his eyes.

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A Mastery of Color and Light STORY BY CANDICE MCKINLEY

“Painting, for me, is poetry expressed in color and light.”

– Marquita Macon

“Iris” (16” x 20”) oil.

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arquita Macon, who goes by the name “Kita,” has been a resident of Wayne County since 2003 and an artist for more than 50 years. “I always drew when I was a little girl,” Kita said. She was little more than five years old when she took up drawing fantasy subjects. At age 12, her father taught her to use pastels as an artistic medium. “My daddy was a hobby artist,” she said. “When I was 18, he also taught me to use oil [paints].” Her father, Charles Bourns, was a professor and her mother, Juanita, an English teacher. Kita said her father had a touch of wanderlust in him and moved the family from university to university when Kita was growing up.

When it was Kita’s turn to go to university, she wanted to major in English and Literature. “And my dad said, ‘no, you’re going to be an artist, and I’m going to pay for it,’”—an irregular response for a parent funding their child’s higher education. She attended Sacramento City College, which was known for its Fine Art and Theatre programs. “That was in the days of abstract art,” she said. Kita, having already developed a love for representational art, did not want to pursue the abstract style—a style too independent from visual reference in the world—so she left.

“Despair” (21” x 14”) watercolor.

“Chicken” (10” x 11”) watercolor.

Advice for the Beginner

• An artist lives a lonely life. He or she cannot do their best work with other people around.

•An artist has to draw or paint every day. The more you draw and paint, the more you retain.

•Creating art is 90 percent thinking and 10 percent doing •The composition of a painting is most important—more important than even the execution

She didn’t receive any more formal instruction until after she was married, although she continued to paint portraits. She married Glenn Macon, an “oil man,” who, like her father, relocated often for his job.

At 22, she began taking classes and studying with well-known artists at that time, where she learned more about theory and technique. Kita recalled, “One teacher told me that I made beautiful line drawings, but he said, ‘…but, where is the light? The shadow?’ And I thought—Oh!” Kita did not tarry in bringing that instruction to heel. By the time she attended the internationally known Art Students League of New York several years later, “The instructor there asked me, ‘What are you doing here? You could teach this class,’” she said. The Art Students League of New York has been a prestigious art school in Manhattan, New York for more than 130 years. Among the League’s students and instructors, many are considered historically important artists, including American painters Georgia O’Keeffe, Jackson Pollock and Norman Rockwell, to name three of, literally, hundreds.

Kita said there were hundreds of students at the League. “The classes I really wanted to take were just too booked up,” she said. The students who were able to get into those classes stayed with a single instructor year after year, so openings were scant. The classes she did take were crowded with students. “Actually,” she said, “in the classes I took, there wasn’t really that much instruction. They put the model or still life in front of you—and left you alone. They might get around to [critique] you once a day.” That instruction would last no longer than five minutes. Some instructors gave demonstrations, and some didn’t.” In a school with as much competition as the League, students are expected to be self-inspired and driven to learn through their own engagement with the creative process.

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“With each painting that I do, my goal is to stir an emotional response from the viewer, be it a feeling of time and place or a sense of mystery.

Light sparks the muse in me whether it is light illuminating a withered face, golden rays of light streaking through woodland trees or the violet light of a cloudy day, my goal is to portray to my viewer through paint that which excites me to express on canvas.

To me, painting is a constant challenge for excellence. It is like our universe, the more one knows the more there is to learn.”

— Kita Macon

“New Beginnings” (16” x 20”) oil.

he would do a demo in oils and Tuesday night, he would give one in pastels, and he would try to get around to [everyone] once in the morning and again in the afternoon.” Kita studied under Daniel for six years and organized workshops for him for three years. “Dan Greene was hard to get to know,” she said. “I only got to know him because I was coordinating his workshops.” While working with Daniel, she attended one of his art openings in New York City, where she was introduced to his new bride and her parents. “I was introduced as one of Dan’s students and he said, ‘no, she’s gone far beyond that.’

That was a real compliment to me.”

critiques three or four times in the mornings and again in the afternoons, and he gave a lot of demonstrations.” A refreshing experience after the minimalist education of the League.

Kita continued taking classes and workshops with renowned artists, including Richard McKinley, who was, she said, “an excellent teacher.” McKinley has been a professional working artist and teacher for more than 40 years. His work is represented in several national galleries and is in the permanent collection of several major museums around the world. “He imparted a lot of information on color and technique. But, he didn’t take more than 10 or 15 students, so he could offer

Kita studied under other well-known artists including Everett Raymond Kinstler, an American artist, whose official portraits include Presidents Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan; Albert Handell, who lives and paints in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and teaches nationally and internationally; and other acclaimed artists. She eventually moved to Wayne County in 2003, after a visit with friend and Ludowici resident Judy Hughes, and she has continued to paint and instruct other artists. She said that

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Kita also attended the Scottsdale Art School in Scottsdale, Arizona, another well-known American artist establishment.

Kita’s husband signed her up for an April class in 1991. But tragedy struck two weeks before the class, March 31, 1991, when Glenn died from a sudden heart attack at age 52. “I wasn’t going to go, but my friends said, ‘no, he wanted you to go,’ and so I went.”

having someone there that is more knowledgeable and can offer a “fresh eye” is helpful but, ultimately, as one of her instructors said, “The only person that can teach you how to paint is you.” She has several friends, including Ludowici artist and resident Marjett Schille, that lend their perspective on her art. Even though she and Marjett have very different artistic styles, they are able to critique each other’s work better because of those differences.

Kita began teaching her own classes and workshops even while she was continuing to learn herself. She has been imparting her knowledge of color and light for more than 40 years and still finds the most commonplace subjects in nature to be fascinating. Whether it be a unique purple hue within a seemingly brown tree trunk or a rare reflection of light coming from the edge of live oak branch, Kita is able to bring the untrained eye around to see what artists see in nature. She doesn’t think artists are born with a special ability to experience life differently. She says, “I think it’s taught.”

She teaches her students to paint from life in order to see the nuances of color, instead of using photographs. “Working from photographs is tough,” she said. “The colors are not the same [in life]. There is a lot of blue and green and violet in the skin, especially in cooler area under the eyes and around the mouth.” Hues one might not recognize without the training to see colors within colors.

For years, Kita concentrated on painting portrait commissions but now she paints primarily in still life and plein-air landscapes. She has taught classes and workshops for more than 45 years. She has won more than 50 top awards in art competitions across the United States and has been featured in nine solo shows. She is a signature member of Oil Painters of America, Pastel Society of America and Connecticut Pastel Society. She is a member of the Portrait Society of America and local art organizations in Georgia. She was one of five founding members of the Degas Pastel Society of New Orleans, Louisiana. She has been featured in American Artist magazine and American Artist’s 2001 Limited Edition COLOR. She currently maintains a gallery and studio in Jesup. Her mediums include oil, acrylic, colored pencil, pastel, watercolor, and mixed media.

For more information about Kita, or to view her work, visit kitamaconart.com.

“The Story Teller” (18” x 13”) watercolor

Photo by Mattie Genaux Photography

Kita concentrated on painting portrait commissions but now she paints primarily in still life and plein-air landscapes. She has taught classes and workshops for more than 45 years. Photo Credit: Mattie Genaux Photography

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Wayne County Magazine's Cutest Dog Contest Sponsored by

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hen we asked our pup-loving humans to participate in “Wayne’s Cutest Dog” contest, sponsored by Wolfe Animal Hospital, we knew it would be a race to the finish. Four-legged friends throughout Wayne County and the surrounding area were showcased on our Facebook page and, doggone it, our readers really came through with their support and love! Congratulations to the winning pooches Winifred (Winnie), Ruby (Rue), Butterball, Remington Reddish, Winston, CiCi, Remington (Remi) Fry, Athena Rose, Smoknauntzelma (Zelma), and Blue!

We will have another “Wayne’s Cutest Dog” contest coming soon, so if you didn’t have the opportunity to enter, keep following Wayne County Magazine on Facebook and watch for our next photo contest. With that said, thanks to all those who entered and showed the pups love. A special thank you to partner Wolfe Animal Hospital for sponsoring the contest. Thanks also to Altamaha Canine Consulting for participating and Mattie Genaux Photography for providing a free photo-shoot for Winnie the Winner. Without further ado, here are the “Wayne’s Cutest Dog” contest winners!

Winifred (Winnie) Winifred (Winnie) is a 2-year-old standard goldendoodle. Odum native Kelsey Byrd adopted her as a gift to herself when she graduated from the University of Georgia. Winnie’s favorite pastimes include, “stealing things, especially whole chickens off of counters, shredding paper towels, and pretending she’s a lap dog (even though she weighs 55 lbs),” said Kelsey. Winnie was recently trained at Altamaha Canine Consulting to get her sassiness under control.

“She still rolls her eyes at me daily, judging me for how obsessed I am with her,” said Kelsey. Winnie lives with Kelsey and her Aunt Marissa. Winnie’s grandparents are Tony and Lori Byrd of Odum. Kelsey is currently in her second year of Physician Assistant school at The Medical College of Georgia.

Winifred “Winnie” was the winner of the “Wayne’s Cutest Dog” contest and received a special photography session with Mattie Genaux Photography and a goodie basket compliments of contest sponsor Wolfe Animal Hospital.

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Rue Ruby, better known as “Rue,” is the baby girl of Remley Highsmith and Payton McColley. She is an 8-month-old miniature golden doodle who is full of personality! Payton said, “She adores her family, especially her brother Ryder. Her favorite things to do are ride shotgun, play with her best friend Cooper the dachshund, fetch, watch TV, and do tricks for treats. Rue is the only pup in our little family, but she enjoys having all the attention.

We don’t know what we’d do without her!”

Butterball “Butterball is a true Georgia Bulldog!” said human Heather Johnson.

Butterball was born and raised in Jesup by Brooks and Heather Johnson at Low Country English Bulldogs. Heather said, “Butterball spends his days sleeping, eating, burping, and passing gas! But always schedules time between his hard work to play with Alyssa, Morgan, and Presley— his three favorite humans! Butterball is a creature of habit, so he isn’t a fan of anything new! Decorating for holidays can become quite the headache with a house full of Bulldogs! But we wouldn’t have it any other way! In our home, love is wet noses, sloppy kisses, and bulldog grunts!”

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Changing Your Dogs Behavior Takes Time “You need to have realistic expectations about changing your dog’s behavior as well as how long it will take to change behaviors that you don’t like. Often behaviors which are “normal” doggie behaviors will take the most time such as barking, digging and jumping. You also need to consider how long your dog has rehearsed the behavior.

“For example, if you didn’t mind that your dog jumped up on people to say hi for the last seven years and now you decide that you don’t want him to do that anymore, that behavior will take a much longer time to undo than if you had addressed it when he was a pup. Remember it’s never too late to change the behavior some will just take longer than others.”

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Remington Reddish “Let’s face it—I can’t stop going on about this mischievous, ball loving, mommy cuddling, furniture eating boy,” said human Morgan Reddish.

“Remington is two and a half years old and loves long car rides with the wind blowing in his face, aggravating his big brother and grinning from ear to ear when he gets in trouble. This sweet boy has completed our family and we wouldn’t trade him and his quirky personality for anything in the world. My husband and I picked up Remington on the side of the road from a backyard breeder and I'm almost positive he saved us and gave his big fur brother the best friend ever.”

Winston “Hi humans! My name is Winston, and I am 1 year old.

I love to go on runs with my mom and buggy rides with my dad. Mom and dad aren’t allowed to say the word “ride” without taking me for one!

I like to help mom and dad cook, and today I even ate the spatula for them! My favorite recipe is Science Diet. I like to take mouthfuls of it to the carpet and eat it one kernel at a time. My parents tell me every day that I’m lucky I’m so handsome!! My mom is Paige Hasty and my dad, Wes Yeomans, is a lifelong Wayne County resident. I moved to Wayne County from Central Illinois a year and a half ago!”

Like so many other things in life, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when dealing with ticks in the environment and on your pet. Here are some tick tips to help with your pet wellness: • Ticks are hearty insects that thrive in humid warm climates.

• They can carry several diseases that have significant impact on both human and animal health.

• There are two main groups of ticks: Hard ticks or Soft ticks • Hard tick, Ixodidae ticks, are the most common ticks found on dogs and cats.

• Soft ticks, or Argasidae, are less common on pets.

• Ticks cause local irritation to the skin and, in high numbers, anemia.

• Once ticks attach to your pet, they can start transmitting disease in as little as three hours.

These are just some of the reasons we recommend year-round tick prevention for both dogs and cats regardless of the amount of time they spend outside. Tick preventions work in several different ways including repelling ticks or killing them once they attach. Always check the label to make sure you are using something safe for your dog or cat. We would love to help you develop a tick prevention strategy that works best for you and your pet’s lifestyle. Keeping ticks off your pet is just one way to help them live long, happy lives.

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Dr. Stefania Wilcox Associate Veterinarian

CiCi Cici is a 4-month-old chow chow. “She is the newest addition to the Burke family, which includes Will, Sabrena, Miya and fur-sister, Lilly Burke,” said human Sabrena.

“She loves to play and annoy Lilly. She loves to play, chase her tail, and run around really fast (she will just take off running), and when she's done she plops right to sleep on the cool bathroom tile floor. Cici is basically a cat trapped in a dog’s body. She uses her paws for everything and loves to pounce and chase bugs around the yard. She is a very spoiled dog and has fit right in with our family perfectly.”

Wolfe Animal Hospital Launches Mobile Service One of the biggest frustrations for owners can be access to care for their pets especially in suburban and rural areas where there are fewer established practices. The American Veterinary Medical Association, the USDA and veterinarians are always looking for how to break down barriers to care. How do we make sure all owners can get access to convenient affordable preventive care for their pets? The Wolfe Animal Hospital Mobile Clinic is our way to help bridge a gap we see in serving our clients.

By having a clinic on wheels, we can travel to these areas and provide good quality medicine on a routine basis. We will not simply be giving shots or handing out parasite prevention. We will be providing the same care as we would in our hospital while building relationships to help serve the people and animals in our community.”

“One of my main interests as a veterinarian is the role that preventative animal care can play in animal, human and environmental health. Routine vaccination and parasite prevention help to not only help pets live healthier lives but can also help control zoonotic diseases that are a human risk.

Remington Fry Remington “Remi” Fry is a 5-year-old English black Labrador.

Her human, Zane, bought her as a gift to himself for his 21st birthday. Zane said, “Her absolute favorite thing in the world is duck hunting. Anytime I pull out my waders, my shotgun or my boat, she freaks out and starts jumping up and down or “hollering” at me. When it’s not duck season, she loves spending her days sleeping on the couch where she’s not supposed to be, chasing “her” horses around the property, going to the river house to play in the water and riding in the truck. Remi also does this thing where she pounces up and down on her front feet and makes a squeaking noise—I have no clue where that came from. She has a pit bull sister and doesn’t know she isn’t her blood sister. Oh yeah, and she’s never met a stranger!”

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Dr. Stefania Wilcox is a graduate of Louisiana State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and new member of the Wolfe Animal Hospital staff. She received a commission in the US Army Veterinary Corps and spent seven years on active duty serving at Ft. Monmouth, Ft. Benning, and overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

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Athena Rose “Hi guys! It’s me, Athena Rose! I’m a two-year-old red dapple miniature dachshund. I love spending my days burrowed under pillows and blankets with my human, Preston Barrow…that’s when he isn’t at college.

Speaking of which, I like to tell him how much I love him when he comes home by howling (which sounds a lot like “I love you”) and crying until he picks me up.

My dad is enrolled at the College of Coastal Georgia to become a Registered Nurse. We have a loving family that will doggy sit me anytime he’s out of town, but don’t tell him aunt Chelsea gives me extra treats when I stay with her.”

Zelma Smoknauntzelma “Zelma” is a 2-year-old border collie named after her human Meliea’s late great aunt Zelma Anderson. Meliea said, “Zelma’s hobbies include: swimming, riding the buggy, chasing the kitty cat, playing ball, and herding the horses. Her favorite toy is “Hedgy” the hedgehog. She knows all basic commands, including praying before eating treats. She sleeps with me every night on her back and loves belly rubs. Her newest trick is sitting pretty on her back legs. She’s not just a dog, she is part of the family.”

Blue “My name is Blue Brigman. I'm a two-and-a-half-yearold Blue Nosed Pitbull. Some of my favorite things to do are lay on the top of the couch like a house cat, play with my brother Kirby, play tug-and-fetch with daddy, lay on mommy while I listen to my baby sister Kadence in her belly, and lick people until they can take no more!

My favorite treats are peanut butter milk bones. I'm a very smart boy, and fairly-well behaved. Although if left alone, my brother and I can be quite mischievous. I even know how to open the doors to the house! My parents are Krystal and Kevin Brigman. My mom is a Pharmacist at Wayne Memorial hospital and my dad works for Rayonier and owns a DJ business. On Saturdays, we cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs and look for my brother's cousin “Uga” on the TV. I also have brother and sister cats, but they're not as fond of my licks. I hope to meet you all one day and introduce you to my licks!”

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Waco. Oklahoma Bombing. John Gotti.

The Tylenol Murders. Unabomber.

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hat might read like news headlines sprawled over 25 years is part and parcel in the career of Wayne County native and retired FBI agent Demery Bishop. Bishop, a 1967 Graduate of Wayne County High School, is a proud product of the positive influences garnered in a small town and an innocent age. His parents were Judge Gordon and Ruby Roberson Bishop and he grew up with older siblings Fred, Charles, and Carolyn.

Demery attended Orange Street Elementary School with classmates including Johnny Keith, Roy Davis, and cousin Virginia Albritton Garlen. In high school Demery, a self-professed "band kid," also played drums in a group called The Monday Mourners. After school he enjoyed all the natural resources and activities of the Wayne County outdoors including bird hunting, spending the night on the sandbar, fishing, and even skiing at night on the Altamaha River.

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Kim Gusby of WSAV posted this picture in 2013 saying,” [Demery’s] been a part of the #CoastalSunrise family for 10 years. We’re certainly going to miss him.” Being the Face Man in front of the media was an important part of his role with the FBI and CrimeStoppers.

Throughout his career, Demery might be representing the FBI or acting as a liaison with a range of entities including the U.S. Congress, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Interpol, the National Insurance Crime Bureau, International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Sheriffs’ Association, the National Criminal Justice Association, the National District Attorneys Association, and others.

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Demery and his siblings, left-to-right Connie Harris Bishop wife of retired pharmacist Fred Bishop, Lanette Landrum Gordon (Mrs. Charles Bishop), Charles Bishop, Bonnie Lewis Bishop, Demery Bishop. Seated is sister Carolyn Bishop Maley of Virginia Beach.

In 1967 Demery entered Georgia Southern College graduating three years later with a BSEd and for a year taught U.S. History and Political Science on the first integrated faculty at Beach High School in Savannah. By 1974 he had a Doctor of Jurisprudence from John Marshall School of Law in Atlanta.

or "Street Agent" with investigative responsibilities.

One of Bishop's early noteworthy cases involved William Bradford Bishop, Jr., a Foreign Service officer, who slaughtered his wife, his mother, and three sons in their Maryland home, drove their bodies to North "I first became interested in the Carolina, dumped them into a By that time Demery had shallow grave and ignited them. A Federal Bureau of Investigation married Bonnie Lewis, a young fire ranger spotted the smoke and after watching the television lady from Hinesville that he Demery "got the ticket" for this began dating in high school. interstate crime. "Nothing preseries The FBI Story (1965-1974) pares you for that," mused Bishop. starring Ephrem Zimbalist, Jr." Of his future career, Demery "I was trying to preserve a crime recalls, "I first became interestscene and stepping away to fight - Demery Bishop ed in the Federal Bureau of Innausea." Ironically, in June of this vestigation after watching the year, the FBI finally removed Wiltelevision series The FBI Story liam Bishop from their Ten Most (1965-1974) starring Ephrem Wanted Fugitive List in order to Zimbalist, Jr." Bishop entered the bureau August 1975 and "make room for a more dangerous fugitive" than an 81-yearspent 17 weeks in Quantico, Virginia at the FBI Training old man.

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Bishop with the Wolverine statue presented to him by Stan Lee.

squad in the Newark New Jersey’s criminal division. Cases often involved organized crime and stolen property. On one occasion, the FBI received a tip that a hijacked truck was at a particular location with its driver hanging from a meat hook. Demery remembers a morbid debate as to who would open the back of the trailer. Upon investigation, no body was found on the premises although the FBI discovered the murdered driver later.

In 1980 Bishop transferred to FBI Headquarters (FBIHQ) in Washington, D.C. where he became Supervisory Special Agent, Technical Services Division working as a staff attorney with the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Demery testified before Congress in support of the Missing Children's Assistance Act (1984) with John Walsh host of television's America's Most Wanted and father of murdered son Adam. The act established the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children which deals with issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization including abduction, abuse, and exploitation.

As a result of the expertise acquired from his work with missing and exploited children, Bishop became part of a new wave of FBI agents trained in criminal profiling at the Behavioral Science Unit at Quantico. One of Demery's instructors was Robert Ressler, known for coining the word "serial killer" and the inspiration for the Netflix series Mindhunter. Even today, Demery counts this training and work on behalf of children and victims of sex crimes as some of his most rewarding.

In 1985 Demery continued in management as FBI Senior Supervisory Agent in the Huntsville, Alabama Resident Agency, a satellite office within the Birmingham FBI Division where he led a foreign counterintelligence initiative related to the Marshall Space Center in Huntsville. This was the first time FBI agents worked in conjunction with the Department of Defense investigators on a black project, a highly classified project publicly unacknowledged. Demery remem-

(Top) Around 1990 Bishop the DEA and Boys and Girls Club, collaborated to try to diminish the demand for drugs, especially among the youth. The result was a National Drug Demand Reduction Program.

(Above) Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee released a Captain America Comic Book which featured a frame with “Agent Bishop.”

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Second from the left on the middle row, recent WCHS graduate Demery Bishop poses on the U. S. Capitol lawn with 80 classmates during his Senior Class Trip. Little did he know that his future would include frequent testifying before Congressional committees. Third from the left on the bottom row is Christine Burch who, starting in high school, worked for Demery’s dad, Judge Bishop. Also pictured are teachers Lucy Shaw, Kathleen Hires, Delinda Pattie, and Anita Madray Yow.

bers Alabama as the location for the sole time in his career where he was shot at while participating in a drug sting.

The Bishops got closer to their South Georgia roots in 1990 when Demery became one of two Assistant Special Agents in Charge of the Atlanta Division. His particular territory was all of the 13 Georgia resident agencies outside of Atlanta. Much of this work involved white-collar crime and drug operations but also more mundane management issues as budgeting, personnel, media outreach, and "facework" representing the FBI with other law enforcement agencies and civic groups.

Demery reflects that this time was, "not required ‘boots on the ground' work but I took the approach that if my charges were out investigating I needed to be directly accessible. Director Hoover, as well as others, had preached against too much TIO (Time in the Office)."

A well-known case during this time involved the assassination of Federal Judge Robert Vance in Birmingham, Alabama, killed when he opened a package bomb. Two days later, December 18, 1989, Savannah civil rights attorney Robert "Robbie" Robinson, died at his office when he opened a similar package. The FBI later arrested Walter Leroy Moody, Jr. for those two murders and for the defused bombs he mailed to Atlanta and Jacksonville. Moody received the death penalty.

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people aboard the plane were killed, including U.S. Senator John Tower of Texas, head of the Tower Commission for the Iran-Contra affair. Because this crash involved a U.S. Senator, the FBI investigated to rule out any foul play. "This was another difficult case involving a traumatic crash and burning, charred bodies including two children, and an immense debris field. We treated it as a possible crime scene working with the Glynn County Sheriff's Department and the FBI Forensic and Evidence Recovery Team."

During this time in Atlanta, Bishop worked collaboratively with the City of Atlanta, the Secret Service, GBI, Georgia State Patrol, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and the International Olympics Committee planning security for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. While not directly involved in the investigation of the Atlanta Bombing, data bases Demery developed were instrumental in the capture of Eric Rudolph.

Returning to Washington in 1993, Demery served as Inspector In Place at FBI Headquarters and worked in technical development and implementation of more specialized technology for the Criminal Justice Information Service Division (CJIS).

November 30, 1993, Congress enacted the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (aka the Brady Bill) which mandated federal background checks and a five-day waiting period on firearm purchases. Bishop testified before Congress on the bill and worked with a task force creating and managing the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NCIS).

To date, more than 230 million checks have been made leading to 1.3 million denials.

In 1998 Demery and Bonnie moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where Demery became Special Agent in Charge of the Milwaukee Division, 150 agents and professional support staff.

During this time Demery's mother died of pancreatic cancer.

Three coworkers in West Virginia supervised the packing of the entire house while the Bishops were in Georgia for the funeral.

"Regardless of the seriousness of their work, the FBI is family.

Even 18 years after retirement I'm in close contact with dozens of agents."

Approaching retirement eligibility, a retired FBI agent living in Savannah suggested that Demery interview for the position of Executive Director of the Savannah/Chatham CrimeStoppers.

"Timing is everything," Demery said. "This move was a nice transition from federal law enforcement to the community level." The slogan of the group, "Crime Doesn't Pay, But We Do," refers to the cash rewards of up to $2000 for information that solves a crime.

For fourteen years Demery oversaw the management of crime tips, public appearances, speaking on television and radio, developing corporate sponsorships and lots of fundraising to pay for those cash rewards. One of the most publicized cases during his tenure involved the murder in the historic part of downtown Savannah of a nineteen-year-old girl on her way home from her debutante ball. $25,000 of reward money poured in, and a tip led to the arrest and conviction of three men.

down. Since 2000 Demery has served as an adjunct professor of Criminal Justice for Armstrong College. "I'm not an academian," Bishop modestly offers. "But I am a practitioner who puts realism into the study of the criminal justice system as I use authentic stories to walk students through investigation, arrest, testifying, and working with victims and survivors." One student posted this evaluation of Bishop: "He is what professors need to be. Very knowledgeable, a treasure trove of real-world experiences, and you will not leave his class not knowing the subject at hand."

Looking back over his career Bishop is alternately nonchalant and enthused. What others see on television, read in the news or true-crime books is another day at the office for him. Bishop developed and implemented the technical databases to search for and investigate suspects in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.

If he wasn't directly involved with a case, he rubbed shoulders with those who were, including true-crime author Ann Rule, author of 35 nonfiction crime books, beginning with the famous 1980 Ted Bundy book The Stranger Beside Me. He served on a task force with Michael M. Baden, chief medical examiner for New York City who helped with the investigation into the assassination of John F. Kennedy, testified in the O. J. Simpson case, and hosts HBO's Autopsy.

In June 2012 Demery received the Department of Justice's Citizen Volunteer Service Award. The letter of commendation stated, "For the past several years, Mr. Bishop has volunteered his time, energy and resources to help develop and market the Southern District of Georgia's Project CeaseFire and other federal law enforcement initiatives."

Almost a year after his retirement, Bishop's FBI instincts kicked in when as he listened to the radio while driving to work and heard of the 9/11 attacks. "I tried to get through to FBI headquarters, but it was a couple of days before I talked to two former co-workers. I told them I was ‘ready, willing, and able to help' without compensation. I asked, ‘What's going on?' and the agent responded, 'You don't have the clearance for me to answer that.'. Like a gut punch, it dawned on me that I'm now on the outside from the people I'd worked with hand-in-glove." Demery adds, "After 9/11 the FBI reinvented themselves. I had cut my teeth on kidnapping, bank robber, and white-collar crime.

Now national security became the bureau's top priority."

After a second retirement, Bishop showed no sign of slowing

Demery and Bonnie stand next to a surfboard produced by a company Demery and his son operate out of Hilton Head, JB Boards jbsup.com. The company slogan is “Get Out There.”

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Their Mission ‘SIMAYE ESPWA AK RENMED’

STORY BY MELISSA MOXLEY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACK LEE

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One of the sites the Altamaha Baptist Church has established since Pastor Jack Lee and fellow missionaries made their first trip to Haiti in 2011.

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aiti is a country plagued with despair and disease. With a land mass roughly the size of Massachusetts, Haiti is home to over 11 million people. This island alone carries the titles of highest incidence of HIV/AIDS (1 in 50 people are infected), poorest country (77% poverty rate), and largest percentage of orphans (more than 750,000) than any county in the Western Hemisphere! Much of this devastation was compounded when a catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti in January of 2010. Hundreds of thousands lost their lives, thousands more were displaced and much of the already fragile infrastructure was leveled. It is among all this desperation that Altamaha Baptist Church finds its’ call to serve. Their mission is one of “simaye espwa ak renmed”. Which translated from the Haitian Creole language means “spreading hope and healing”.

Pastor Jack Lee recounts that the first trip was in 2011 and has become a yearly operation ever since. Around March of each year, a group of approximately 20 people travel down to Haiti to spend a week doing hands-on mission work. It is John 13:35 put into action. “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

What better way to spread the good news of the gospel than with desperately needed building materials, medicine, and food? Compassion is not just a feeling; true compassion forces action and the members of Altamaha Baptist Church understand this principle. Each year they show up with tools in hand ready to build and repair churches and houses. After the 2010 earthquake, Haiti saw the rise of “tent cities”. Families whose homes were destroyed, lined up one after the other in make shift tents.

These primitive coverings are the only shelter these families have from the elements. Since that time the church partnered with Hearts, Hands and Hope for Haiti under the direction of mission team coordinator Ricky Coffee.

This ministry is also dedicated to aiding the poverty-stricken area with hunger relief, pastoral support and construction of churches, schools and homes. Together they have helped to build small block houses for the people to live in until they can transition into more permanent housing. This year the volunteers camped out in a remote area to help put up walls and a roof on a church that was completely destroyed by Hurricane Matthew.

Volunteer, Ray Moore remarks, “My trip to Haiti was an eye opening and life changing experience. As a group, we saw God provide in many ways, from providing just the right amount of material to build, to supplying enough food to last all week. I have been going for two years now and each year the experience was different. This Showcasing Your Community's Personality

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“My trip to Haiti was an eye opening and life changing experience. As a group, we saw God provide in many ways, from providing just the right amount of material to build, to supplying enough food to last all week. I have been going for two years now and each year the experience was different. �

- Ray Moore

Altamaha Baptist volunteers D.J. Elium, Ray Moore, Travis Brantley camped out in a remote area to help put up walls and a roof on a church that was completely destroyed by Hurricane Matthew.

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Since 2011, volunteers from Altamaha Baptist Church have traveled to Haiti to with tools in hand ready to build and repair churches and houses. Included here are: Joseph Wilgins, Haitian Worker, Wayne Aldridge, Travis Brantley, Pierre Roty, Brooklyn Brantley, Sally Chalfant, Melinda Nall, Jamie Tyre, Lynn Lee, Tommy Smith, Steven Holloway, Beth Holloway, Ricky Coffee, Trey Elium, D.J. Elium, Ray Moore, Wayne Crosby and Greg Grantham

“There is such a large amount of poverty there, no jobs available, so many needs…we just want to do our part to help meet those needs.”

-Pastor Lee year we were able to help build a worship center for a group in the southern part of the country and then worship with them in this new center. That was an awesome time for everyone. The sincere gratitude and the excitement they showed just for us being there was heartwarming. It is a great feeling to be able to do work for the Lord and for a people that truly need our help! I hope to be able to take my wife and children with me one day, so they too will get to experience what it is really like to go and help others as God has commanded us to do”.

Another area that the church has chosen to volunteer in is medical clinics for women and children. Pastor Lee comments, “We always have nurses in our group. In the past, some local doctors

have joined us”. In a place where one in eight children die before the age of five, the importance of having available medical care cannot be over stated. Through contributions and donations, the church is able to provide some much needed medical supplies along with experienced medical personnel.

The orphan crisis in Haiti has been well documented over the years in national news. The Haitian government estimates that 80% of the children living in orphanages have at least one living parent.

The living conditions are so dire in Haiti that parents will drop their children off at these facilities believing that their child will be better taken care of there than what they can provide themselves.

Parents rationalize that at least in the or-

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Although much of their time is spent building and working in the villages, the volunteers also lead worship services for the people of Haiti.

phanage their child will be fed, educated, and sheltered. Only 40% of school-aged children attend school regularly. The problem is that the number of children in these facilities has grown so exponentially, that without outside help the care is not sustainable. Again, this is where Altamaha Baptist Church has chosen to use their resources.

Part of their volunteering is at St. Ard Orphanage. While there, church members build beds, paint walls, and interact with the children. Ms. Phyllis Newby, who lives at and heads up the orphanage appreciates the much-needed assistance. This particular orphanage houses 50-60 children at any given time. No one can know the differences that the future may hold because one child was made to feel loved, cared for, or important. There are outward wounds that are healed by medicine and time, but there are other wounds hid beneath the surface that can only be cured by the love of our Heavenly Father sent in the form of human touch.

Altamaha Baptist is proud that not only adults, but youth are involved in the mission work in Haiti. Brooklyn Brantley helps had out clothing to the children.

“The first to help you up are the ones who know how it feels to fall down.”

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Altamaha Baptist Church has chosen to spread hope and healing to those who are the most vulnerable. Pastor Lee states, “There is such a large amount of poverty there, no jobs available, so many needs… we just want to do our part to help meet those needs.” The world is full of people who are less fortunate than us. We do not have to travel outside our own country, town, or even neighborhood to see areas where we can give of ourselves. There is a quote that says, “The first to help you up are the ones who know how it feels to fall down.” If we are honest, we have all had our fair share of “falls”… but when we rise, let’s not forget to extend our hand and to help someone else get back on their feet! Let’s follow the example set by the wonderful volunteers of Altamaha Baptist Church. A group of people who have chosen to be God’s hands extended and spread the message of hope and healing! The church funds this yearly endeavor through fundraisers, member contributions and community donations. Pastor Lee thanks the congregation of First Baptist Church in Ludowici for partnering with Altamaha Baptist the last few years to help with this project. If you would like to be a part of this worthwhile ministry through either volunteerism or donations, please contact the church office.

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ARTICLE - ENCOURAGEMENT

Things I’ve Learned To Be True STORY BY MELISSA MOXLEY

DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF.

KNOW WHEN TO SAY NO.

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind stays on you.' Isaiah 26:3

“If you have no time to rest, it is exactly the right time." Mark Twain

This is a common cliché that you have probably heard many times. The thing about clichés is that we often discount them because of their familiarity. However, that does not always deny their truth. If we are not careful, we can find ourselves going from one stressful situation to the next. Anxious moments throughout the day can and will present themselves.

How I choose to react to them makes all the difference in the world! Ask yourself, “Will this still be an issue six months from now?” If the answer is “no”, then take a deep breath, exhale, then deal with the cranky boss, spilled milk, or flat tire and enjoy the rest of your day…because it’s just small stuff!

This generation is like none other. We see technological advances daily. We’re able to communicate and travel quicker and more efficiently than ever before. Yet for all our time saving inventions we seem to find less and less time to spend at home. We work every day, have our children in year round sports, belong to several civic organizations, volunteer for projects, and try to stay involved in political issues. Each of these things is good on an individual level, but if you are involved in all of them at once something is going to go lacking. Usually that “something” is family time or personal rest. Everyone has an area in their life where they can exceed. If I take on extra projects just because “no one else will”, then I am not only going to exhaust myself, but also keep the person who is truly meant to do it from finding their place. It is better to do one thing with excellence than several with mediocrity. When we learn to prioritize our life and say no to the things that do not fit in that list, we will be healthier and happier.

I DON’T HAVE TO BE A PERFECT PARENT, JUST A PRESENT ONE. “The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice”. - Peggy O’Mara I have four amazing children. They are my husband’s and my greatest blessings. We have always tried to do what is best for them, but we are far from perfect parents. There have been times that our best intentions have fallen short. They seem to recognize this and are thankfully okay with it. I believe that is because they know we will always be there to support, listen, and act on their behalf. Your children do not need you to be perfect, they just need you to be present for all the ups and downs in their lives. In one year a child spends approximately 1260 hours at school, compared to 7500 hours at home. We, as parents, not their teachers are accountable for our children’s growth, discipline, and nurturing. Our most important job is to raise kind, honest adults that when they leave our nest will be able to not only take care of themselves, but care about those around them, too!

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BE THANKFUL. Among the things that you can give and still keep are your word, a smile, and a grateful heart”. - Zig Ziglar There is ALWAYS something to be thankful for in our lives. Psychology Today states that there are, “seven scientifically proven benefits of gratitude”. These include: opening the door to more relationships, improving physical health, enhancing empathy and reducing aggression, improving psychological health, helping you to sleep better, improving self esteem, and increasing mental strength.

So when we hear that thankful people are happy people, we now know why. Thankfulness preludes content and appreciation. Look around you; see the blessings in your life, smile and be grateful for them.

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Profiles Hunter received early training in leadership and student government as President of the Wayne County High School Student Council.

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STORY BY MELBA BENNETT MURPHY

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ay 4th, 2018, Hunter Smith achieved another first for Wayne County when he gave the Commencement Address before 50,000 people assembled for the University of Georgia graduation. Selected after an interview process before the Student Government Association, Smith was modest about his achievement. “The speech was not for the glory but became one more way to share my story and encourage others.” His address honored his lifelong love for the University of Georgia and paid tribute to his parents and early adversity.

Hunter is the son of Tanya and the late Christopher Smith. The death of his Dad when he was 11 became a seminal moment for Hunter. Even at this tender age, the young boy realized that life is fragile and can be fleeting and that it is of the utmost importance to leave a legacy. Smith recalled, “From the time of my election to Student Council, in third grade, I had a sense that I needed to serve others.”

It would be difficult to find another UGA graduate with the breadth and depth of Hunter’s influence and accomplishments. Smith shared these accomplishments with UGA Today: “In addition to my political science education, I have had the chance to be a part of four other academic programs here at UGA. I was a part of the inaugural class of the Certificate in Public Affairs Communication…Additionally, I had the honor to be a part of the first and, for now, the only cohort in the minor of student affairs, which truly bolstered my interest in higher education had helped me create educational opportunities through some of my extracurricular involvements. I also minored in sociology and earned a Certificate in Personal and Organizational Leadership from the Institute for Lead-

Hunter’s mother, Tanya Smith, has been an inspiration for him. “A mother is the first teacher you ever have and I am so grateful God gave me this one.

She always gives of herself to improve the lives of others and sacrifices her own time, needs and desires to take care of others, usually me. I would be nothing without her.” Photo provided by the family.

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EXCERPT FROM HUNTER’S COMMENCEMENT SPEECH: “…That’s our objective — to do what’s next.”

Class of 2018— This is only the 50-meter mark, what comes next for you? Sometimes you’ll win and sometimes you will be challenged and will fall, but it is in these tough times that we grow the most. May every season of your life be a building year, may you never stop growing, and may you never expect to play in your version of the National Championship, but find yourself there anyway.

Discovering your passions is one of the most important elements of a successful life, if you are not doing what you love then you are not truly living.

I hope you all will passionately pursue your career, interests, and dreams, but I also challenge you to have a passion for life in general as well—a passion for serving others and leaving the world better than you found it…”

ership Advancement. I am also a member of the Honors Program and was named a Crane Leadership Scholar for my balance of leadership and academic excellence.”

Smith’s promising college career began as a freshman when he was elected president of the Myers Hall Community Council and rose to the position of Resident Assistant at Lipscomb Dormitory, a three-year position he credits as one of his most valued university experiences. “I had the chance to serve over 500 underclassmen, to represent their voice, and guide them as they navigated college life. That direct impact is like nothing else.

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facing expulsion. He credits this experience with adding to his emotional intelligence, especially in regards to empathy for others. Additional honors included selection as one of 36 members of the Arch Society, Dean William Tate Honor Society, Phi Kappa Literary Society, UGA Student Government Association, and intern to U.S. Representatives Tom Graves (GA-14) and "Buddy" Carter (GA-01).. Smith humbly credits the influence of others to his success. “I feel blessed to spend my time fully, to have great support from my mother, the foundation provided by teachers in Wayne County, amazing professors and the grace and mercy of God.” Commenting on the experience of delivering his commencement address, Hunter reflects, “I was not intimidated. I took a moment to take a deep breath and honor this culmination of four years of the proverbial blood, sweat, tears, and toil. I saw myself representing the almost 5,000 members of my graduating class and a servant to them and the University.” Smith recalls a

Hunter delivered the 2018 Commencement Address to 50,000 people assembled for the University of Georgia graduation.

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story he heard while in high school, of a participant in a race who didn’t win because he stopped to gather the pebbles that might wear down the path of others and the lesson that “he wins the race who makes the path smooth for others.” “If my story can help, encourage, or inspire someone else, I feel gratified.”

Smith adds that “I like to collect the life lessons from others and pass them on. I strive to be like the visionaries who came before me and influenced me.” Towards that end, he cites as his mission statement the words of George Bernard Shaw who said, “Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got a hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations. ” In addition to being selected to speak at graduation, Hunter was also recognized as a first honor graduate of the University for earning a 4.0 grad point average.

Hunter’s ambitions for the future are just as ambitious. Now a law student at UGA, his future plans include lobbying for education and a career in politics. Reflecting on the current disdain that many have for politicians Hunter interjects, “I want to change the perception. I have broken every other mold and limitation put on me. Let me be a force for change in public service in the mold of my favorite Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, who were statesmen more than politicians and Americans more than partisans.”

Now a model to younger people, Smith offers this advice.

“Chase every opportunity. Take every chance. Go to lunch with people you don’t know well, take classes outside your comfort range, seek to expand your sphere of influence, and don’t let academia crowd out a broader education.” Hunter Smith grabbed a splendid torch of leadership and service and is burning an example to those who follow after.

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oastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is always seeking to provide a quality education to our students by offering and implementing programs that meet the demands of the work force in our thirteen-county service delivery area. The Georgia Board of Nursing granted developmental approval for an Associate of Science Nursing (ASN) program at Coastal Pines Technical College on May 17, 2018.

The Program will be housed at the CPTC Jesup Instructional Site.

The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program is a 67-semester credit hour, seven-semester program of study. The curriculum is designed to produce highly educated, technically advanced, competent, and caring individuals who are prepared to practice professional nursing in a variety of health care settings. Program graduates who meet exit requirements are eligible to apply to the Georgia Board of Nursing to take the national licensure examination (NCLEX-RN). Upon success of the NCLEX-RN, and licensure by the Georgia

Board of Nursing, graduates are employable as registered nurses. With the ever growing need for qualified medical professionals, Coastal Pines took the initiative to grow the regions work force. This program will be offered on the Jesup Instructional Site and will accept its first cohort of students in January 2020. To prepare for this exciting program, students are encouraged to start taking core classes, as this program is a competitive entry admissions program only.

Nursing is recognized as a high demand career in today’s workforce. Graduates may find employment as providers and managers of nursing care in a wide variety of settings including, but not limited to, acute and long-term health care facilities (hospitals and nursing homes), home health care, health clinics, physicians’ offices, government or private industry, and public health agencies. Anyone interested in finding out more about the proposed ASN program may contact Dr. Faye Mathis, Dean for Allied Health, at fmathis@ coastalpines.edu or call 912.287-4861.

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Gina Brinkley, Mentor, and Angela Dulaney, Check & Connect Coordinator, enjoy time with students DeWayne Mobley and Chaden Brannen.

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“Show me a successful individual and I’ll show you someone who had real positive influences in his or her life. I don’t care what you do for a living—if you do it well I’m sure there was someone cheering you on or showing the way. A mentor.”

— Denzel Washington

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Angela Dulaney, Check and Connect Coordinator Wayne County

And so the story began . . .

“At the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year, we set goals for our system, and one of the initiatives we wanted to implement as a school system was a positive behavior intervention for students, especially those in danger of dropping out of school,” explained Tina Moseley, who was Instructional Supervisor for grades 6-12 at the time. She went on to explain, “In August 2017, we received an email about a mentoring program from Georgia Learning Resource System . . .funded by the Georgia Department of Education. Dr. Jay Brinson, School Superintendent, asked Dr. Pam Shuman, Dr. Reggie Burgess, Dr. Amy Blanton, Jana Collins, and me to attend the training. Our focus was on middle and high school students who were in danger of dropping out of school.

During the training, our entire group agreed this was the program we needed to implement in order to reach the group we wanted to engage.”

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vention developed by the University of Minnesota for use with K-12 students who exhibit warning signs of disengagement with school including truancy, behavioral issues and/or low grades putting them at risk of dropping out. It is designed to establish trusting relationships between the student and a caring, trained mentor who both advocates for and challenges the student to stay engaged in his or her education.

As indicated in the name, Check & Connect is a two-facet program. The Check component refers to the process where mentors monitor student performance, and Connect refers to the mentors providing personalized, timely interventions to help students build skills, solve problems and enhance competence. In Wayne County, mentors are assigned 2 students, typically in 6th grade, who they work with, functioning as liaisons between home and school while building constructive family-school relationships.

Tina explained, “We came back from the training and reported to Dr. Brinson what we wanted to implement, and he supported the

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program. Angela Dulaney, a Wayne County native, was hired to implement the program.”

“Of the dropout prevention interventions reviewed by the U.S. Department of Education's What Works Clearinghouse, Check & Connect is the only program found to have strong evidence of positive effects on staying in school.”

Angela said she had found her dream job. “I graduated from Wayne County High School.

This means that I have a unique perspective in working with my students. I have walked the same halls, and sat in the same seats that they are, or will be, sitting in. When I graduated, I moved to Athens to major in Biological Sciences (Pre-med) at the University of Georgia. Well, that did not last long.

My love and passion for people moved me to change my major to Human Development and Family Science, where I got to learn all about people, families, relationships, children, and everything in between.” After graduating from UGA, Angela held several jobs that utilized her skills, but she still felt like something was missing. “I began to see just how many resources were out there for children and families in the metro area, and how many of those same types of resources were missing in rural areas such as Jesup.

My husband encouraged me to reach out to a community leader in Jesup, who then connected me with another community leader who had just heard about this position. When she told me about it, I knew I wanted to apply. The rest is history!”

Tina’s and Angela’s first order of business was to recruit 10 mentors. The middle and high school leadership teams met to assess 6th and 9th graders who were “at-risk” based on attendance, behavior referrals, and course progress/completion. They chose those students who were considered the most at-risk and invited them to participate in the program. The students’ parents were contacted for permission to participate in the program and mentors were assigned.

Mentor Gina Brinkley loves her role as mentor. “One thing I love about the Check & Connect program is that I start with my kids in the 6th grade and stay with them until they graduate! This truly allows us to establish a great rapport, set goals and reach them!

Whether it be buying an alarm clock so they're at school on time, having lunch with them for rewards, or just listening when they need an ear, being able to mentor a child is rewarding and satisfying! In this program, many are not motivated, are behind, don't like to read among other things. Through the program, it allows us to help the kids see the future and show why education is probably the most important thing in terms

of their futures! I've enjoyed all aspects of this program and look forward to graduation with them!!”

There are currently eight mentors at the two middle schools who serve two or three students, and Angela has 10 mentees at the high school. The goal is for the mentor to remain with his/her mentees until they graduate from high school. They are seeking to recruit more mentors to serve current 6th and 9th grade students. Tina explained, “The goal is to add mentors to the program each year so we can continue to reach students as they enter 6th grade, and we need a lot of volunteers! We believe in these students and want to see them succeed through the mentors’ support. Our mentors not only meet with their students and look at data on each one, but they also communicate with the students’ parents and teachers. It is a very rewarding experience because you have the opportunity to make a difference in the life of children who may have given up on themselves.”

Laura Cooper, local artist, olive tree farmer and lover of horses, is another mentor.

“Becoming a mentor has given me a sense of fulfillment I hadn’t anticipated. I signed up to be helpful, but I find it has enriched my life as well. I have really enjoyed getting to know my two students and have focused on letting them know they can trust me. When they share something with me–when we connect–I know I am making a difference.

One of the biggest roles I play is helping them learn to solve problems when things are tough. I have lots of experience at that!

I am also trying to encourage them to have confidence in the things they do well. Knowing we’re good at something can make a big difference in how we navigate the world.

Check & Connect is a really awesome concept. I love the leadership Angela provides and am so inspired by the other mentors.

They are really special.”

Leadership Wayne’s Class of 2017 is also getting involved. Their long-term project is to support mentoring in Wayne County and Check & Connect is a perfect fit. Their role is multi-faceted. Some actually plan to become mentors and others will be involved in planning and executing activities for the students to add a fun aspect to the program.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, contact Angela Dulaney at 427-1088 or email her at adulaney@wayne.k12.ga.us.

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Growing and mentoring at the Boys & Girls’ Club

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ayne County native Shelby Anderson is doing incredible work as the director of our local Boys & Girls’ Club (B&GC) of the Altamaha Area. One of seven children, Shelby understands what it means to be part of a family atmosphere like the one she is creating at the B&GC.

the Junior Board have helped so much with painting and with branding the Club.” Shelby credits the “incredible team” that helps the B&GC operate – the Board of Directors, the thirteen staff members, the students and parents, and the overwhelming amount of community support.

Shelby grew up with her father Kevin Brown in the Wayne County school system and boasts that she is still “proud to be an Odum Blue Jay.” She says her life took a pivotal change for the better when she met her ninthgrade English teacher, Air Elliott. “I was a freshman in Air’s English class and she took me under her wing as she has with many students before me,” said Shelby. “That’s why I believe whole-heartedly in what I do. If she hadn’t stepped in when she did, I wouldn’t be the confident leader and mentor that I am today.”

“The Boys & Girls’ Club offers after-school programs for students ages 5-18 to be picked up and transported to a safe facility where they are in age-appropriate classes related to many topics,” Shelby said. “They receive help with their homework, eat a snack, help out in the garden, and attend tons of organized classes about topics like arts and crafts, emotional and mental support, movies and technology, agriculture and gardening, and more.”

Shelby worked her way through college, employed at David’s Clothing in Downtown Jesup, while raising her son Tripp, now 4, with her husband Greg Anderson. When she was nearing graduation, the position at the B&GC became available and in January, she eagerly stepped to fill the need.

“It took a full three months to really absorb the organization for what it was,” explained Shelby. “There was a six-month period with no leadership, so I really had to work hard to understand everything this job involved.”

The grounds also needed some loving care and Shelby and her family found themselves on the B&GC-edition of “Fixer Upper.” “Greg and I never thought that we would paint this much in our lives!” laughed Shelby. “He and

If attendance is any indication of Shelby’s influence at the Club, she is making a big impact; the attendance has doubled since January, with buses maxed out after picking up students at every school in Wayne County and more than 240 students are registered.

When asked about future plans for herself and the Boys & Girls’ Club, Shelby gave an old anecdote shared with her by her mentor about a boy who throws starfish out to sea. “Someone sees the boy throwing the starfish to sea with hundreds more starfish along the beach and doubts whether it will help. The boy throws another starfish and replies ‘It made a difference to that one.’ I want in everything we do to put the kids first and to mentor and pour into them…even if it just makes a difference to one student, at least it has helped that one and changed their life forever.”

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Kristy and her husband, Robert, with their children Kayle and Karson at Boggy Creek Farms.

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risty Griffis-Arnold grew up learning the value of hard work, perseverance, and determination. Her family’s legacy, Boggy Creek Farms, was started in 1941 by her grandfather, Julian Griffis. Kristy studied Animal Science and Agricultural Education from the University of Georgia. After receiving her Master’s Degree, she came back home to join her father, Ronnie Griffis, as co-owner of the family farm in Screven. In 2015, Ronnie passed away leaving Kristy and her husband, Robert, to continue the tradition of excellence that had become Boggy Creek Farms’ reputation.

It was 12 years ago that Boggy Creek became one of the first farms in Georgia to participate in a new technological procedure involving embryo transfers. Fast forward to today; Kristy states that their farm houses approximately 350 mature females that serve as surrogate “mama cows.” This means Boggy Creek is mass producing genetically superior calves! There are around 15,000 beef cattle operations in the state of Georgia. With a population of over 10.4 million people, it is imperative that beef producers continue to use and find new innovative techniques to bolster its cattle production. Farms across America, like Boggy Creek, are using science along with hard work and ingenuity to feed our ever growing population. The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, which is based in Macon, is the largest single-commodity producer group in the state and the sixth largest state cattlemen’s organization in the United States.

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In April, Kristy was elected as the President of the Cattlemen’s Association. She is only the second woman ever to be given this distinction.

Kristy will spend her time being the face and voice of the Cattlemen’s Association. She has already traveled to Washington D.C. and California since taking office. Pictured: Executive Vice Presidents of Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Will Bentley, Kristy, Sarah Lougthrige and Jason Deloach.

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In January, Kristy was featured in a video produced by the Georgia Beef Board. In it, she recalls being asked why she would choose a career, like farming that is male-dominated. Her answer was this, “My dad never told me, ‘you’re a girl; you’re not supposed to lift that bale or catch that calf,’ or whatever the challenge was at the time. Nobody ever told me that you’re a girl, you can’t do that….so I just did it”. And she has continued to do it! In April of this year, Kristy was elected as the President of the Cattlemen’s Association. She is only the second woman ever to be given this distinction. The other was Ms. Betts Berry in 1998. Kristy’s drive is only matched by her love for farming. When I asked her how many hours a week it requires to keep everything running, she laughs and just replies, “A lot! I do what I do because I love it.”

For the next year, Kristy will spend her time being the face and voice of the Cattlemen’s Association. She has already traveled to Washington D.C. and California since taking office. A slow month means traveling four to six times, while a busy one means two to three times a week. She attends local chapter meetings all over the state and writes a monthly newsletter for the Georgia Cattlemen Magazine. Kristy is able to coordinate all her newly elected duties, while also farming nearly 1000 acres, and taking care of her family. She and Robert have been married for 16 years and have two children Kayle and Karson. You are probably wondering how she can keep all the plates spinning. The answer is simple…it’s her passion. She replies, “Agriculture is a living breathing part of the great nation we live in! Just as generations before me, I strive to produce a wholesome, delicious, nutritious product that will go beyond the American consumers’ demands. Today’s beef and beef producers are utilizing state of the art practices to ensure that our customers are happy and our farms are prosperous to leave to the next generation!” Wayne County has once again proven that we do not have to be the biggest community in the state to produce some of its best leaders! We are proud of our Madam President, her values, and her heritage. She is one of our own!

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hen Jeff and Mary Bennett opened Callie’s Wraps & More with their daughter Nicole Farrell, it was a labor of love. Two years before the restaurant opened in 2015, Nicole and her husband Jarrett brought a beautiful baby girl named Callie into the world.

When Callie was four days old, Nicole and Jarrett learned that their newborn daughter had MCAD (Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency), a genetic condition that prevents the body from converting certain fats to energy. Signs of MCAD, which typically show up in infancy, include vomiting, lethargy and low blood sugar. “It was difficult for us at first,” Nicole said. She and Jarrett learned that they were both carriers of the genetically mutated ACADM gene, which leads to a shortage of

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the MCAD enzyme needed to metabolize medium-chain fatty acids. The likelihood of MCAD deficiency in the United States is 1 in 17,000.

Callie’s family had to learn very quickly which foods she could and could not eat. “There is a lot of food monitoring that happens at our house,” Nicole said. These fatty acids that are found in food are also found in the body’s fat tissues. Fatty acids are a major source of energy for the heart and muscles. Not able to properly metabolize these fatty acids, individuals with MCAD may also have complications with the brain or liver as partially metabolized fatty acids can build up in the organ tissues.

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Jacksonville (Callie has also been diagnosed with cerebral palsy). Until she was three years old, she was the recipient of inhome care through Baby’s Can’t Wait (BCW), a statewide service delivery system for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families, guarantees all eligible children, regardless of their disability, access to services that will enhance their development. She was also able to receive assistance through programs offered at Jesup and Martha Rawls elementary schools including speech and occupational therapies.

It took three years for the Farrells to receive approval for medical assistance for Callie and this was difficult, because she had many appointments that her parents needed to be able to drive her to. Nicole and Jarrett weren’t able to work full-time and get Callie everywhere that she needed to be. This notwithstanding the family’s three older children’s needs and the time constraints of running normal errands such as grocery shopping, school taxiing, and the children’s extracurricular activities.

So, it was with pure hearts and helping hands in 2015 that Nicole’s parents opened Callie’s Wraps & More, a restaurant with the namesake of their granddaughter. “My mother-in-law, Trish Farrell, was also a big help in caring for Callie,” Nicole said, including all her and Jarrett’s immediate family in the effort to provide care for their daughter in her early years.

The menu at Callie’s Wraps & More is based around all the foods that Callie herself can eat. Jeff and Mary opened the

restaurant and helped Nicole get to a place where she could take over the business. Now, Nicole runs the restaurant, allowing her the freedom to come and go for her daughter’s medical appointments, in addition to the care of the rest of the Farrell family.

The Farrells are excited that Callie is now getting ready to begin pre-kindergarten. “We were told that she wouldn’t be able to start pre-k until she was eight or nine,” Nicole said. “But she’s doing great so she gets to start school at five [years old].” Callie and the Farrell family have learned to monitor Callie’s nutrition and health but it isn’t always smooth sailing. Viral infections can cause complications for Callie. “If anyone in the household gets the flu, that’s an automatic trip to the hospital for Callie,” Nicole said. Callie also has surgery scheduled in a few months due to complications with cerebral palsy. She takes an appetite stimulant each day because her body doesn’t always indicate hunger and her glucose levels have to be tested everyday to monitor her blood-sugar level.

Nicole said that Callie is strong and has an “independent spirit” about her. The Farrells are looking forward to the future and are happy that their families and Callie’s Wraps and More is able to provide their daughter with a happy, healthy future.

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50 Years,

3 Generations, 2 Radio Stations STORY BY KEVIN BRIGMAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTIE GENAUX PHOTOGRAPHY Matt, Charlie, and Butch Hubbard celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the radio station.

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IFO-FM, Big Dog Country, is a staple in the small town of Jesup. Every week, thousands of listeners from Wayne and the surrounding counties tune in to 105.5 to hear the local news, sports, advertisements, and the “best in Country music.” Today, with the help of the WIFO Big Dog app, listeners can tune in from their smart device or go online at bigdogcountry.com wherever they may be, get their daily dose of the World Famous Butch and Bob Show, plus Local news and Sports and feel like they’re back home.

Back in 1949, Glenn Thomas Sr. started the first radio station in Wayne County, WBGR 1370 AM, at same location the current stands today. In those days, as patriarch Charlie Hubbard put it, “AM radio was king.” In 1965, the station had changed its call sign to WLOP, the Wonderful Land Of Progress, and in 1968 WLOP 105.5 FM went on the air and became WIFO-FM in 1970. In came Charlie Hubbard. Charlie, 87, was 36 at the time and moved his family from Jacksonville, Florida to Jesup. Charlie had been in finance for many years as a branch manager, and was looking for a change. His neighbor and close friend had moved to Jesup a few years earlier to take a job as general manager of WLOP, and in 1968 Charlie followed suit, joining the station as commercial man-

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ager. In 1970, he would become General Manager of the station, a position he held until 1981. Along the way, in 1972, he also became part owner.

During 1970, Charlie’s son, Butch Hubbard, began his career in radio by working as a Disc Jockey at the station while he was still a junior in high school. He continued working through his senior year and knew by graduation that he found his career in radio broadcasting. After graduation, Butch headed to the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs) to attend the Grady School of Journalism.

In 1976, Butch graduated with a Major in Journalism/Radio/TV/ Film and a minor in Marketing/Management. By 1981, his father had purchased stations, WNEZ-FM and WAKN-AM in Aiken, South Carolina. Butch joined his father once again, this time as manager and part owner, until 1988, when his father sold the station and retired. Butch would make a move into advertising for a few years but in 1991, he got word from back home that WIFO-FM and WLOP-AM were for sale. On March 31, 1992, Butch became owner of the same stations he once worked at, and that his father helped build up. The Hubbards returned to Wayne County to continue Butch’s father’s legacy and pursue his first love of radio.

FAMILY BUSINESS Not all the Hubbards had their eyes set on the radio business.

Butch’s eldest son, Matt Hubbard, like his father before, worked at the station during his junior and senior years of high school.

However, after graduation, Matt set off to blaze his own trail, and attended Georgia Southern, where he would graduate in 2004 with an Electrical Engineering Technology degree. Matt was soon living in Aiken, South Carolina and looking for work with an electrical firm. It wasn’t long before he got a call from his dad. Butch wanted Matt to return home and join him as the Sales Manager and Station Engineer. Matt was already thinking the same thing. By September of 2004, he joined his father at WIFO and WLOP. Nothing has been able to keep the Hubbard men away from radio. It hasn’t been for lack of trying. In the mid-70s a possible tornado took down the main radio tower. Charlie watched, disheartened, as it fell like an old pine tree cut for lumber. The very next day, however, WIFO was back on the air. In 2003, the station expanded from 3000 watts to 25000 watts, but Murphy’s Law reared its ugly head. “Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong” Butch recalled. The company providing the transmitter went bankrupt. The tower they were told could support the new, larger antennae, could not. Two sections of the new tower were lost in shipping and would take a couple months to arrive.

Yet the station, and the Hubbards, prevailed despite the stress.

Then, December 7, 2005, all they had worked for and built, went up in smoke. During a live broadcast, flames from an electrical fire gave the listeners a play by play as the fire demolished the building. Butch, Matt, and the station employees could only watch as their livelihood burned to the ground. All that was left were charred cinder blocks and the tower. Besides the building and equipment, station memories and family heirlooms were snatched away by the destruction, left as glowing embers. Once again, the Hubbards would prevail. Matt began that very night designing a new station. The community rallied behind the Hubbards and provided donations that would help them recover and area radio stations donated equipment. Within three days, they were broadcasting from a family camper through a donated transmitter. Soon they would continue broadcasting from a donated trailer and running the business from another one they rented. Six months later, the new station was built, now state of the art and designed to be a station, instead of the old home that had become a station over the years. The new station remained at the same location, and the only change was that now they played oldies on the weekends.

Will the Hubbard tradition of radio continue? Matt has no intentions of taking over the mic when Butch retires but does want to continue as owner and operator. Maybe, one day, one of his four boys will work there in high school, pursue a career in radio, or just find their way back home to WIFO like Matt did. “Possibly. I didn’t think I was going to”, Matt said when asked if he wanted one of them to join him there one day. Watching Matt’s boys run around the station and play with the equipment, it’s easy to see where a there may be a fourth generation in broadcasting. Only time will tell. The history of the two stations have already told quite a tale, and it all revolves around the Hubbard men, with radio waves now ingrained in their DNA... 50 years, 3 Generations, and 2 Radio Stations that have stood the test of time.

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Charlie Hubbard is the patriarch of the family radio business.

Butch Hubbard is “absolutely passionate” about being behind the mic. He enjoys entertaining and bringing the news to the local community. He really takes joy in helping local businesses expand their customer base and maximize their profits through advertising.

He enjoys all the guests that come through his doors and has many fond memories of a lifetime spent in radio.

Matt Hubbard is part owner, chief operator, station engineer, and sales manager, all while juggling a career as owner of the local Sears Hometown Store and his Kitchen Tune-Up business. Matt and his wife Mandy have four boys.

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es, it’s finally fall. The temps are beginning to cool, and you are looking for something to do. It’s the season for chunky scarves, pumpkin-spiced everything and college football. Fall, autumn, harvest season — whatever you call it — began in the latter part of September, bringing with it a change in color palette, from bright, tan matching, neon colors to the earthy tones of evergreen, rust and deep aubergine.

Tis the season to get out on the town and appreciate some of the people, places and events this fine weather accommodates. The businesses in downtown Jesup recently participated in an enjoyable contest of crows—scarecrows that is—to mark the beginning of the fall activities in Wayne County, followed swiftly by the Odum Day festival.

Fall is also the season for art and culture. Soon, the

seasonal window murals will begin, following in the footsteps of local artist Jessi Brannen who has been keeping windows beautiful at The Piggly Wiggly, Haute Salon and Mary’s Bow-K. In addition to the season’s new art, the artists featured in this edition of Wayne County Magazine have been busy in their “studios” all summer long. This edition, we’ll shine a spotlight on young artist Cassie Martinez and the murals of artist Candice McKinley.

Leading us into the Arts & Culture section is the artwork of Wayne County resident Marquita “Kita” Macon. Kita has been an artist for more than 50 years and maintains a gallery and studio in Jesup. Kita is a nationally awarded artist and works in oil, pastel, watercolor, mixed media, colored pencil, and acrylic mediums. For more information about Kita, read her featured story in this edition.

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I make art because it’s a fun and therapeutic process for me. It’s always interested me how, with art, I can create something where there was nothing before.” - Cassie

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assie Martinez, a 2017 graduate of Wayne County High School, has been drawing since she was a child. “The first memory I have of myself drawing something takes place back in kindergarten, where I would draw tiny little stickmen,” she said. “I vividly recall drawing some in little football uniforms despite my complete lack of knowledge on the subject that has carried over to this day. I have taken a few basic classes pertaining to art, but I would definitely consider myself a self-taught artist. Basically, I picked up a pencil and haven’t put it down since.”

Cassie now attends the Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern in Savannah, pursuing a degree in the arts. Continual learning and growth are integral parts of her artistic experience as well as her life. “I would not be who I am without it,” she said. “Innovation and the ability to change are so important to me.”

Her creative process is informed by each project. She frees herself up to release creative energy when drawing on her own, but she is meticulous when working on larger pieces or commissioned work. “Sometimes, I spend half of a session drafting and drawing thumbnail [sketches] before actually working on the final piece…[because] I want to make sure they’re top quality and that there’s not some tiny mistake that I didn’t notice until two hours in that throws the whole piece off.

“I make art because it’s a fun and therapeutic process for me. It’s always interested me how, with art, I can create something where there was nothing before. Whether people garner a sense of comradery, familiarity, or just think it looks neat, is great, but the most important thing to me is that it inspires them in some way. Finding out that something I did inspired someone else to write, draw, sing, or just live another day as best as they can means the world to me.”

Cassie is the daughter of Wayne County residents Jose and Wendi Martinez. She has two older brothers, Aaron and Derek. To view her work, find Cassie on Twitter at @cass_cc_art. For more information, email casscclm@gmail.com.

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Painting The Town

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"I was skeptical until I started seeing the colors go on the wall. After Angel's I trusted her ability, so I knew, in the end, it would look great."

- Jesse Thomas on the first mural Candice painted inside Gooey's.

"Hurricane Matthew was what set everything in motion,"

said Candice McKinley, a local artist, and creator of "Angel's" mural in downtown Jesup. Now working on her fifth mural for Angel’s Fine Dining and Gooey’s Pizza owners Jesse and Lacie Thomas, Candice laughed as she remembered how the idea for the mural came about.

“Jesse was having a tough time getting the original sign fixed after the storm, and I said, ‘That sign was too small. You should just let me paint the whole thing.’ And he did… and I had never painted a mural before in my life,” she said. “I’m so grateful to him and Lacie for having faith in me because it set me on a course to literally ‘paint the town.'"

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Jesse also wanted to update the interior of Gooey’s, (which will be celebrating its tenth anniversary in November). “It was just a matter of finding someone that had the same vision as I had,” he said. At times the artist/owner vision waxed and waned. "Before I started ‘Gooey the Monkey,' Jesse was skeptical about anything that would change the original Gooey logo because he had branded that image for 9 years," said Candice. "But I had a concept in my head that I was sure he would like once it was finished. We went back and forth on the sketches, and, I’ll admit, the first monkey sketch I drew was pretty scary and kind of resembled one of the creatures from the movie Critters." Jesse said he remained skeptical, even after seeing the final render. "I was skeptical until I started seeing the color go on the wall," he said. "After ‘Angel's,' I trusted her ability, so I knew, in the end, it would look great.”

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it—flat colors, misshapen forms, half-painted objects, incorrect color mixes—it all happens right there for everyone to see. But it’s that healthy skepticism that forces me to do my best.

I like for the viewer to say, ‘Oh, that’s what she meant! I was worried there for a minute.’”

Candice described the artwork inside Gooey’s game room as a fantasy mural. “I wanted the younger viewer to feel as though they were stepping inside of an ‘otherworldly’ video game landscape.” The mural includes bioluminescent plants and the dark purple to hot pink to ice blue colors were used to represent a landscape in ultraviolet light. A ring-tailed lemur perches on a tree, tying into Gooey’s overarching theme of “monkey business.”

The entire interior look of Gooey’s has been updated, including the three murals painted by Candice. The exterior walls of Gooey’s will be updated after Candice completes her upcoming mural downtown.

Candice will be starting a new mural where the Angel’s mural left off, covering the alley wall

Candice described the artwork inside Gooey’s game room as a fantasy mural. “I wanted the younger viewer to feel as though they were stepping inside of an ‘otherworldly’ video game landscape.”

Candice working on sketches of her newest mural planned for the outside of Angel's.

from the front of Angel’s Fine Dining Restaurant to the porch of Angel’s Hidden Room, just under 100 feet in length. “I’m nervous and excited about this one,” Candice said. “Jesse and Lacie have given me an opportunity to paint a piece of my own fine art. The concept is something I’ve had in my head for over three years, so I really want to do justice to it.”

There is an emotional difference between commercial and fine art, according to Candice. “[fine art] so personal. It's nobody’s idea but mine so I can’t lean on ‘what somebody else had in mind.’ My inner-most thoughts are about to go on that 100foot wall,” she said. “It requires a little more courage.”

Candice McKinley in front of Angel’s Fine Dining - her first mural.

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Bella Italia Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome, measuring 86' x 161'. The fountain has been featured in several movies and is recognizable around the world.

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his past June my family and I embarked on an amazing ten day trip to the beautiful country of Italy. Our journey took us to Rome, Florence and Venice. We were able to walk the path of gladiators, who fought in the Colosseum nearly 2,000 years before. We stood in reverence as we gazed up to look at the ceiling of The Sistine Chapel. For an art lover, like me, standing before some of the greatest works of all time was awe-inspiring. Italy is known as Showcasing Your Community's Personality

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A monastery in Tuscany.

Murano is another small island near Venice known for its exquisite glass art that is shipped all over the world. The glass is very expensive and every piece is one-of-a-kind. The goblet (shown in the picture) will be sold for approximately 350 Euro—more than $400.00 US dollars.

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the birthplace of the Renaissance and pieces from all the masters (Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael, and Titian) can be found there. We had the opportunity to see La Pieta, David, and The Last Judgment. My family toured St. Peter’s Basilica, the Pantheon, and Vatican City. We took leisurely walks through the rolling hills of vineyards in Tuscany where Chianti Grapes are grown. Our time in Italy ended with a few days in Venice. A bustling place where there are no city streets or cars. All travel is by boat, mostly motorized.

However, you can still tour a small section of the city on a guided Gondola boat. Seeing Italy was a long held dream of mine and it did not disappoint. Still, it would not have been the same without my travel partners: Wayne, Zac, Grace, Allie, Josh, Madison, and Kadie.

They are what turned a “great trip” into the perfect adventure of a lifetime!

Burano is a small island off the coast of Venice where fine "Italian Lace" is made by hand. Hundreds of years ago, the people of Burano defined their property lines by painting their homes in bright colors, and they keep this tradition alive today. People visit Burano just to see the brightly painted homes.

Wayne and Melissa in front of an overlook in Siena, where the background reveals the rolling hills of vineyards that extend for miles.

Zac, Grace, Kadie, Madison, Wayne, Melissa, Allie & Josh in front of the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Rome.

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The altar at Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City, where the bones of the apostle Peter are buried under the altar.

Josh and Allie in Piazza Della Signoria, the main square in Florence.

Orvieto Cathedral in central Italy.Â

Zac and Grace in front of The Colosseum.

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An image of Florence at dusk, taken with a drone by the Moxley’s son-in-law, Josh Tootle.

Madison, Kadie, Melissa and Allie stand in front of a local dentist's office in Rome. Old buildings, such as this one are not torn down; they are remodeled and continue to be in use hundreds of years later, bringing new life to the original architecture of Italy.

Madison with her portrait, drawn by a street artist in Florence.

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See the following page for more information.

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TALK OF THETOWN Dot Kenerly: “A Little Bit of Red” A Collection of the Paintings with Comments and Memories by Family and Friends Copies available at the following locations: The Berry Patch, Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia, David’s Clothing, and The Press-Sentinel in Jesup; Artisan’s in Brunswick; McCurdy’s on Main in Glennville; and Chele’s Gifts and South Georgia Insurance Agency in Baxley. $45.00 (Tax Included) Proceeds will be donated to Hospice of South Georgia.

The penny provides modern, safe, and secure school facilities for Wayne County children.

This is not a new tax. The Renewal Education Sales Tax starts after the current tax ends.

Sales tax is paid by everyone who shops in Wayne County, including visitors.

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Meet Molly O’Hearon Jesup’s Downtown Director The City of Jesup Downtown Development Authority is excited to announce Molly O’Hearon has recently come on board as the new Downtown Director. Molly has extensive experience in marketing and public relations, having worked within the Chamber of Commerce and tourism industries for more than four years. Most recently, she served as the Communication and Events Coordinator for the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce.

“I am very excited to begin my role as director,” Molly said. “With the recent announcement of the new RSVP Master Plan, there are a lot of big things happening downtown. I really enjoy working with all the downtown businesses and helping execute many of the projects included in the plan. This plan is a wonderful vision for our downtown area and an excellent step towards making Jesup a destination for visitors and locals alike.” The master plan is a vision for downtown Jesup that encompasses improvements for the downtown business district over the next ten to fifteen years. “Having grown up in Jesup, the downtown area is very special to me,” Molly said.

“Our community is incredibly fortunate to have a thriving historic downtown. I am eager to see it continue to grow and prosper.”

Molly holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from Georgia Southern University, with a minor in journalism. While attending Georgia Southern, she completed internships with both The Press-Sentinel and the Brunswick Downtown Development Authority.

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Meet Deena Bennett Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Director “My vision for Wayne County is joining forces with other entities and working together to move our community forward. Unity, a harmony of interests or values that create a shared identity, is the key to success. When we are united by shared values and goals, we can move together, synchronizing our efforts to attain things that we cannot attain alone. Together, we can make a difference.” – Deena Bennett The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce Deena Bennett as Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s new Executive Director. Deena was born in Blackshear and graduated from Pierce County High School in 1992. She received a BBA in Marketing from Georgia Southern University in 1996 and an MBA in Business Administration from Capella University in 2011.

Deena began working in Jesup in 1997 at The Patterson Bank and later worked in healthcare marketing in and around the Wayne County area. Deena joined the Chamber of Commerce as Executive Director June 4, 2018.

She lives in Screven with her husband, Matt, and their daughter, Faith.

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Whether you or a family member is coping with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, arthritis, emp emphysema, diabetes, or the common cold, our staff, led by William Headley, MD, offers the best care and treatment for each patient. Our patients are able to rely on and trust the medical advice they provide.

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2018 Empowered Woman Black Tie Affair The Empowered Woman exists to empower women spiritually, economically, socially, and professionally so that they may become strong contributors within their families, church and community.

“We recognize and celebrate women who are evident, strong contributors to their community, and who also strive to empower others to do the same.”

The 2018 event, held recently, honored all the past and present recipients of the Empowered Woman award: Felicia Hayes, Dr. Sandra Mager, Janice Phillips, Dr. Pamela Shuman, Tammie Willis Thomas, Antonia Harris, Cherry Simmons, Lillie Bell Spellman, Linda Lockley Kelly, Peggy Harper Riggins.

Leadership Wayne Class kick off The 2018-2019 Leadership Wayne Class kicked off with its orientation on Thursday, August 9th at the Train Depot in Jesup. Class members include: Front row - Nick Ellis (Co-Chair), Hallie Graham (Co-Chair), Austin Brake, Erin Franks, Sherna Spearman-Lott, Courtney Ashley, Dawn Zmuda, Iman Johnson Back row – Katrina Howard, Philip Thomas, DJ Elium, Don Darden, Jason Weaver, Alex Reddish, Kendall Shaw, Pamela Shuman (Shadow), Jeffrey Griffith (Shadow). Not pictured is Robert Brantley.

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“I’m so glad that we got hospice as soon as we did.”

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he Wayne County Chamber of Commerce staff and Board of Directors would like to thank Papa John’s Pizza for being the presenting sponsor of the 6th Annual Legacy Dinner held in June 2018. A huge thanks goes out to all the volunteers who made the night a success. The Legacy Dinner is a time for the Chamber to recognize businesses

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and business leaders in the community. This year’s event exceeded expectations with a sold out crowd.

The event would not have been possible without the support and generosity of the sponsor and Chamber members. The Chamber works hard to support and advocate for businesses in the community and the members’ support helps make this possible.

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1. 2018 Small Business of the Year - Cafe Euro Left to right: Jeff Chandler, Dawn Zmuda, Paul Zmuda (owners of Cafe Euro) 2. 2018 Technical College of the Year for Georgia - CPTC Left to right: Dr. Glenn Deibert (President of CPTC), Jeff Chandler (past Chamber Chair), Eric Denty (Vice Chair of Education for Chamber) 3. Legacy Dinner Committee Left to right: Sharon Courson, Lisa Massey, Justin Franks, Hallie Graham, Stephanie Carter, Donnie Ray, Deena Bennett 4. 2018 James Harper Distinguished Service Award - Jeffrey Harris Left to right: Jeff Chandler, Jeffrey Harris

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he Altamaha Wildlife Association held its 17th annual banquet on August 18th at Coastal Pines Technical College. With the tremendous support from businesses and individuals it was another sold out banquet to raise funds for the upcoming year. The AWA is a non-profit volunteer organization that encourages local youth involvement in activities utilizing our natural resources as well as providing several scholarships to Wayne County High School seniors. Some of the past activities have including hunting of various game, fishing, canoe and kayak adventures, and other shooting sports. The organization is thankful for the support they have been blessed with over the past seventeen years and are looking forward to engaging youth for years to come.

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he Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation awarded $160,000 to Wayne County organizations at its annual breakfast in May. Jay Posze, president of the Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation, presented 34 awards to various organizations from food banks and civic and cultural institutions to environmental education groups and public schools.

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“Wayne County has been home to our Jesup plant for over 60 years,” said Clay Bethea, general manager of Rayonier Advanced Materials’ Jesup plant. “Our employees have always taken their commitment to this community very seriously and we’re all honored to be a part of the good work that these organizations carry out every day.”

AWARD RECIPIENTS Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation Junior Achievement Wayne County Board of Education - Teacher of the Year Wayne County Education Foundation- PIE Wayne County Library - Summer Reading Program Wayne County Public Schools Wayne County Arts Council - Adult Community Arts Program Long County Library - Summer Reading Program City of Jesup DDA City of Jesup - Toy Drive CR&SS Reach Out & Touch Agency, Inc. Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Wayne County Commission - Recreation Department - HRCC Wayne County Commission - Recreation Department - Buddy Ball Wayne County Exchange Club Safe Kids Wayne County Tabitha's Place Boys & Girls Club of Altamaha Concerted Services/Wayne County Senior Center Good Samaritan Center Hospice of South Georgia Wayne County Protective Agency - Fair Haven

Wayne Service Center MASA, Take By Force Ministries FreeHart, Inc. Wayne County Farmers Market Inc. America's Second Harvest Food Bank Carl Vinson Institute - UGA Foundation Appling Co. High School FFA Georgia Project Learning Tree UGA Extension Wayne County Wayne County 4H United Way of South Georgia Arthur Williams Middle School Wayne County High School James E. Bacon Jesup Elementary Wayne County School System Arthur Williams Martha Puckett Middle School Screven Elementary School Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School

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he Wayne County Chamber of Commerce held the 9th Annual Taste of Wayne at Coastal Pines Technical College. The evening featured food from local restaurants, live and silent auction items, and live music. The Taste of Wayne is held each year to raise money to support various Chamber programs held throughout the year. The 10th Annual Taste of Wayne will be held Thursday, March 7, 2019.

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1. Mandy & Matt Hubbard 2. Amy & Alan Volskay 3. Bill Freeman, Jay Brinson 4. Billy & Nell Clanton 5. Cale & Melanie Harris 6. Ed & Gina Jeffords 7. Joanie Swanson, Amber Johnson 8. Melissa Blanton, Taylor Blanton, Katrina Howard 9. Sam & Bryan Griffis

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ach year the Jesup Downtown Development Authority hosts a banquet for downtown businesses to highlight projects and accomplishments over the past year. The theme for the 2018 banquet was “Putting Jesup on the Map.” The event focused on completed projects such as façade updates on South Macon and West Cherry Streets and current projects like the expansion and re-location of Café Euro, parking improvements, as well as, the development of new restaurants on South First Street. DDA also emphasized the importance of their recent Renaissance Strategic Vision & Plan by UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government and stated that they are already working on several projects included in the plan. The purpose of the Jesup Downtown Development Authority is to provide the community with a comprehensive market analysis of Jesup’s central business district and create awareness of development, investment, events and future planning of downtown.

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1. Carol Keith, Molly O’Hearon, Debi Smith, David Earle Keith, Jennifer Reeder, Nikki Patel 2. (Front) Sheila Wilson, Adrianna Shipman, Hazel Green (Back) Claudia Flowers, Shirlene Armstrong, Edna Williamson, Charlotte Lyons 3. Cindy Nichols Austin Brake, Melba Murphy 4. Kimberly & Geoffrey Crawford, Ralph & Jamie Hickox 5. Kelly Shanklin 6. Jeff Chandler, David Earl Keith 7. Lisa Massey, Lisa’s baby Vayda Davis, Bridgitt Beasley 8. Jay Patel

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Altamaha Canine Consulting

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Altamaha Federal Credit Union

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Boykin Steel & Crane

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Callie's Wraps & More

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Calvary Baptist Church

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Carter Land Services

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Chemours

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City of Jesup

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Crandall Eye Physicians and Surgeons

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Magic Matress

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Mattie Genaux Photography

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Mine & Yours Boutique

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Morton Collision Center

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carterlandservices.com

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Murphy Builders Supply

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NeSmith Chevrolet

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Overholt Construction

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R & R Auto & Camper Sales

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Royal Pools

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Elite Pain Center

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Savannah Vascular

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Showcase Publications, Inc.

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SMaRT Physical Therapy

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Georgia Dermatology

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Great Southern Wood

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Harris Real Estate

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Harrison Real Estate

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Headley Family Medicine

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Heartland Hospice

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Hidden Room

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Interstate Credit Union

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Jesup Milling Company

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Jones Medical Equipment

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Jones Prescription Shop

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Mark Westberry Construction

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Coastal Pines Technical College

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