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Hello Neighbors, 

I can’t believe how time flies. I can remember 

bringing each one of my children home from the 

hospital. Of course, Justin didn’t come home as 

early as the other two, but I can remember dragging 

Johnnie, age 2, to the hospital again and this time bringing Justin home. Johnnie said, 

“Is this the day, mom” I said yes! He said, “Do I have to share my toys” That was 

18 years ago. Now, Justin is graduating, Johnnie is turning 20 this month, a junior in 

college, and Jessica turns 16 on the 9th. Where did the time go 

I can remember everyone telling me, the older you get, the faster TIME FLIES! 

Boy, that is not a joke. It seems like we get a magazine out, and it is time to deliver 

again. I am certainly ready to slow down a little. Rush here, rush there. I know God 

did not intend on us rushing our lives away. (Ok, here is where I had to stop and rush 

to get my daughter.) 

Psalm 131 says, 

“My heart is not proud, LORD, my eyes are not haughty; 

I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. 

But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; 

like a weaned child I am content. (NIV) 

Basically, slow down and be content with what God has offered us daily. Do 

not concern yourself with things that do not matter, but enjoy today. This is very 

hard for me. I am always rushing around, and I usually miss out on the beauty God 

has created around me. As Christians, we need to understand that God is still in 

control. Rushing things can sometimes lead to poor judgment, and lead us into bad 

decisions. Swiftness is one of the characteristics of sin in the Scripture. Whether it is 

the adulterous woman in Proverbs 7 who runs to a young man or the depiction of the 

wicked rushing to shed blood, “my son, do not go along with them, do not set foot on 

their paths; for their feet rush into sin, they are swift to shed blood.” – Proverbs 1:15-16 

(NIV) 

There is an urgency that sin thrusts upon us. Sometimes it is better to purposely 

wait, and pray about it. God did not intend on us to remain idle, but He also did not 

intend on us to rush the days He has freely given us. My hope for you is that you take 

time today to stop and smell the roses. 

Sincerely, 

Raina C. Troxell 

HomeTown Hidden Treasures 2 

F.A.I.T.H.’s The Powerhouse 

for Kids 1K/5K/10K on 

May 5th 3 

Bragging Corner 4 

Fishing with Rick: 

Feature Writer Rick Owen 6 

Honoring Neighbors 8 

A Closer Look: 

O.E.M. Truck Accessories 10 

Crazy for Antiques 11 

Bon Appétit 12 

Around Town 14 

Calendar 15 

Mother’s Day Pages 16 

The Lavonia Pilot Club 

Annual Fashion Show 18 

Service Directory 19 

Bragging Corner 20 

New Business Review: 

Ideal Weight Loss 22 

New Business Review: 

Cotton States Insurance 24 

A Night at the Theatre 25 

Special Section: 

Lawn and Garden 

Great Outdoor Picnic Recipes 26 

Hart Garden Tour May 

19th & 20th 28 

TLC Tips for Lawn & Garden 

Maintenance 30 

Top Tips for Garden 

Landscaping 31 

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MAY 2012 • VOL. 9 • ISS.1 

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Franklin, Hart, Stephens, Madison and Elbert Counties

F.A.I.T.H’s The Power House for Kids 

1K/5K/10K on May 5th 

The Power House for Kids is a child advocacy center in Northeast Georgia 

that serves Stephens, Habersham and Rabun County. Other counties 

are served upon request. It is the goal of The Power House to ensure 

that children disclosing abuse are not further victimized by the intervention 

systems designed to protect them. Children and teens coming to the Power 

House may be victims of abuse and/or neglect, or may have witnessed a serious 

crime. 

The Power House is able to offer a "kid-focused" coordinated team response to 

allegations of abuse by bringing together agencies and professionals involved in the investigation 

and intervention system. The multidisciplinary approach means that The Power 

House brings Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services, Medical Professionals, Forensic 

Interviewers, Mental Health Professionals and Advocates into one location, reducing the need 

for children and families to navigate a sometimes difficult and confusing system 

All services are free and confidential to the child and his/her caregiver. 

The Power House for Kids is a program of FAITH in Rabun County, Inc. and accredited member of the National 

Children's Alliance and Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia. 

In 2011 alone, 393 children were served by The Power House for Kids. The number one reason for referal was sexual 

abuse, with physical abuse as the second largest category of service rendered. 

In 2009 The Power House for Kids saw 228 NEW cases, 2010-315 NEW cases, and in the year of 2011 there were 359 

NEW cases. New cases refer to those that were previously unserved victims. 

In an effort to help continue these services there will be a Road Race on May 5, 2012. All proceeds will go to The 

Power House for Kids. The race will start at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Toccoa. The 1k begins at 8:30 am and the 5K 

and 10K begin at 9 am. Call 706-599-6339 for more information. 

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Family Law: 

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CORNER 

Hart County 4-H Successful At Project Achievement 

Hart County 4-H’ers competed successfully 

at Junior/Senior Project Achievement, 

held at Rock Eagle near Eaton- 

CORNER 

ton, the weekend of March 9-11, 2012. There 

are 39 counties in the Northeast District and 

five-hundred sixty-five 4-H’ers, representing 

grades 7-12, were at Rock Eagle to compete 

for Project Achievement. Twenty-eight of 

these were from Hart County, returning home 

with seven Hart County 4-H’ers placing 1st, 

eleven Hart County 4-H’ers placing 2nd, and 

one Hart County 4-H’er placing 3rd. 

Hart County 4-H also had three members 

to campaign and run for NE District Junior 

and Senior Boards. Senior 4-H’ers Abby Harrison 

and Anna Holcombe campaigned for 

Senior Board. 

Finishing up a term on Senior District 

Board were Hart County 4-H’ers Lucas Holcombe 

and Wilson Pierce. Lucas is the son 

of Billy and Christy Holcombe of Canon, and 

Wilson’s parents are Mike and Linda Pierce 

of Hartwell. 

Also campaigning for the 2012-2013 District 

Junior Board was Hart County 4-H’er 

Zach Tellano. Zach is a home-schooled 7th 

grader, the son of Ruth and Randy Daniel 

of Hartwell. He was elected by his peers to 

serve as Vice-President of the Northeast District 

Junior Board. The Georgia 4-H Northeast 

District Board of Directors plans and 

organizes all district 4-H events and Board 

Members serve as Representatives of the 

Northeast District over the next year. David 

Rice, Hart County 8th grade 4-H’er, is completing 

his year as serving as President of the 

Northeast District Junior Board. David, the 

son of Charles and Caren Rice of Hartwell, 

presided over junior assemblies during the 

weekend. 

One Hart County Senior 4-H’er, Holly 

Verdell, placed First in her project, Food Fare, 

and is now eligible to compete for “Master” 

Status at 4-H State Congress to be held in 

July in Atlanta. Holly prepared a turkey bean 

chili recipe for the judges. Four other Hart 

County Senior 4-H’ers, Abby Harrison, Ashley 

Hollinshead, Anna Holcombe, and Lucas 

Holcombe are invited to compete at State 

Congress as Sweepstakes winners. Sweepstakes 

winners are those who place 2nd in a 

project which has a minimum of eight competitors. 

Project Achievement requires 4-H’ers to 

complete a Portfolio of the past year’s project 

work and leadership and community 

service. During the actual competition, each 

4-H’er must present a prepared demonstration 

on his/her selected project before judges. 

The objectives of Project Achievement are 

for the student to acquire an understanding 

of the subject matter in a given project area; 

develop skills in researching, assembling and 

presenting information; stimulate interest in 

continuing project work through 4-H experiences; 

provide opportunities for members to 

develop and enhance qualities of integrity, 

sportsmanship, cooperation, poise, and selfconfidence; 

and help 4-H’ers develop skills in 

leadership and communication. 

There is a $100 cost per child to compete 

at Project Achievement. Hart County 4-H 

covers the total amount for each child and 

these monies are received through the fundraising 

projects of 4-H and from 4-H donors. 

Hart County 4-H’ers who competed at 

Project Achievement and their projects are as 

follows: 

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GASTROENTEROLOGY…Dr. Asif Qadri, Athens Gastroenterology 

NEURO SURGEONS …Dr.’s Cuff, Walpert, Jacobs, Bruner, 

Georgia Neurological Surgery 

NEUROLOGY…Dr. Mike Steadham, St. Mary’s Neurological Specialist 

Dr. Wimpey, Dr. Novey, Dr. Poling, Dr. Pitts, Dr. Mitchell, 

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ORTHOPEDIST …Dr. John Dorris, Athens Bone and Joint 

PAIN MANAGEMENT…Dr. Terrance Hughes, 

Dr. Mark Ellis, Ellis Pain Center 

THERAPIST …Dr. Virginia Felder, LMFT 

NEPHROLOGY…Dr. Kaleem Ahmed 

PLASTIC SURGERY….Dr. John Hurteau, 

Athens Plastic Surgery 

PODIATRIST…Dr. Tom Dang, Dr. Jon Middleton, 

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1st Place Winners: 

Holly Verdell (Senior), Food Fare 

Ben Schleier (Junior), Better Breakfast 

Savanna Hicks (Junior), Crafts 

Kayla Nix (Junior), Dairy Foods 

Chase LeCroy (Junior), Forestry & Wood 

Science 

David Rice (Junior), Plant & Soil Science 

Zach Tellano (Junior), Sports 

2nd Place Winners: 

Brittany Evans (Senior), 

Arts & Crafts 

Shelby Gaines (Senior), Forestry & Wood 

Science 

Ashley Hollinshead (Senior), History 

Anna Holcombe (Senior), Human 

Development 

Lucas Holcombe (Senior), Outdoor 

Recreation 

Abby Harrison (Senior), Physical, Biological 

& Earth Science 

Dana Hardmon (Junior), Arts 

Madison Hall (Junior), General Recreation 

Ryan Bryant (Junior), History 

Jarrett Baldwin (Junior), Veterinary Science 

Kerilee Pruitt (Junior), Wildlife 

3rd Place Winner: 

Ciri Genchi (Junior), Arts 

Honorable Mentions: 

Jessica Ramsey (Senior), Food Fast & Fit 

Asja Henderson (Senior), History 

Deshaun Thomas (Senior), Performing Arts 

– Vocal 

Emily Schleier (Senior), Public Speaking 

Jade Vickery (Junior), Dog Care & Training 

Na’Dyah Reed (Junior), Dog Care & Training 

Robert Harrison (Junior), History 

Ben London (Junior), Outdoor Recreation 

Kayla Vickery (Junior), Sports 

The theme for Northeast District DPA was 

“SCOOBY DOO and THE 4-H CREW”. The 

weekend’s activities included: Election of the 

Junior and Senior District Boards of Directors; 

Project Competition; Recreation; Celebration 

of Graduating Seniors; and Awards Recognition. 

Hart County 4-H’s graduating seniors 

are Emily Schleier and Wilson Pierce. 

Accompanying the 4-H’ers to Junior/ 

Senior Project Achievement were staff members 

Mrs. Amber Belanger, 4-H Program Assistant; 

Mrs. Brandi Shiflet, 4-H Agent; and 

Mr. Charles Rice, Hart County Extension 

Coordinator. Also, Mrs. Christy Holcombe, 

4-H Volunteer, provided transportation to 

the event. 

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Are You Really Ready For The Water 

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By: Capt Rick Owen 

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With over thirty years of fishing 

Lake Hartwell the one 

thing that I often wonder 

every time I see a fishing boat or 

pleasure boat launched from one of 

Lake Hartwell’s many boat ramps 

is “ Are they really ready for the water” 

It never fails when the weather 

warms up, the boats get pulled out 

of the garages or uncovered in the 

backyard and off to the lake they 

go. Many times without ever checking 

the gear that is required for safe 

boating. I’ve seen more tragic accidents 

in my many years on the lake than 

I care to remember, and many that I have 

tried to forget. I would suggest lack of care 

or alcohol contributed too many of these 

accidents, and they were all preventable if 

the right safety gear had been in working 

condition. It’s heart breaking to me to be 

headed to a boat ramp and see lifejackets 

blown out of boats on the side of the road. 

I think every time that I see this that the 

lifejackets that are still in the boat are 

most likely in very poor condition and 

never taken seriously. 

As a father, grandfather and a fishing 

guide, I can assure you that those 

who step into my boat are not going to 

be handed a seven dollar life jacket 

that has been stored away for years 

in the event that a lifejacket becomes 

necessary. Safety gear in your boat 

should be the best that you can afford 

and always checked and verified that 

it is in perfect working condition 

several times during a boating season. 

It will always be my hope that 

you will never need the first thing 

that is required by law in your boat, 

but if you do, I pray that it works. I 

could tell you a few stories of safety 

gear that have failed and these stories 

have many tragic endings. I guess 

over the years, I have become very observant 

to my surrounding when I’m on the 

water. I am especially observant when 

I see kids. I really take a second look to 

be sure that they are OK when they are 

around the water. It is upsetting to me 

when I see things on the water that are 

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dangerous, and anytime I see a child in a 

dangerous position, such as letting a three 

year old sit in your lap while driving down 

I-85 at seventy miles and hour. This is not 

a good idea, and if you pass a Georgia State 

Trooper while doing this your day will not 

be a good one. Well I will get off my soap 

box and let you in on a secret. 

This article is being written because 

today I saw a little kid loading up in a boat 

at the marina with a bright orange (adult 

size) seven dollar life jacket that she could 

have slipped right out of at any time during 

their day on the water. Now I make a 

habit to keep several extra life jackets in 

my boat that are much safer and without 

a thought of making anyone mad, I passed 

one over to the boaters. Luckily, I was not 

told to mind my own business and they 

willingly took the life jacket and thanked 

me for it. They put it on this child who 

thought it was really cool that she had a 

new kid size life vest that looked much 

nicer on her and would provide her for a 

safe day on our beautiful lake. Now I was 

able to take my trip out without having to 

worry about this little girl. 

So this short article is not so much 

about fishing, even though the fishing 

is great right now. It’s much more about 

planning a fun day on Lake Hartwell that 

does not turn out tragic because something 

as simple as not having a safety 

check list or making sure that water safety 

gear was in good working order. My boat 

has been used on several types of DNR investigations 

or searches/rescue attempts 

where proper safety rules and laws were 

not followed. It is not a good feeling to 

pull up in a dark cove to people in the water 

and holding onto what’s left of an ice 

chest, and yes this is one of those things 

that I have tried to forget. 

Let’s make this year a fun year on Lake 

Hartwell and check and double check our 

gear. If you ever need a hand in checking 

your gear or have questions about quality 

safety gear please call me. I will always 

make myself available to help make 

this year a safe year on the lake. Yes, I’m a 

fishing guide and I love to fish and I love 

to take people fishing, but I also want to 

spend the day on the water without my 

phone ringing about an emergency I need 

to rush to on the lake. If this does happen, 

I want to pull up and see everyone is safe 

because their safety gear on board was in 

good working condition. 

This year will be an exciting year for 

Rick’s Guide Service. We will have many 

different events going on this year and 

new equipment to fish from. You will not 

recognize us on the water this year due 

to many changes. The Instructional Trips 

and regular guide trips will be much different 

as many things have been upgraded 

to offer newer classes and upgraded guide 

trips. We will still offer the only Instructional 

Trips on Lake Hartwell and as always 

we will continue to provide Gift 

Certificates for that special gift for your 

loved ones. Corporate trips are still available 

with as many boats that are required 

to fish any big groups. Kids 12 and under 

still fish free with parents and we still 

guarantee fish. With today’s high gas prices 

hiring a guide is a good investment for a 

fun filled day of fishing on Lake Hartwell. 

Log onto www.ricksguideservice.com and 

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boating this year. 

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Daisy Bone Middleton 

September 10, 1926 - March 2, 2012 

Jesse Lee Boggs 

October 1, 1976 - March 2, 2012 

Earvin Alfred Sorrow 

August 13, 1941 - March 6, 2012 

Travis Powell 

July 26, 1927 - March 6, 2012 

Marie Albertson Milam 

September 9, 1938 - March 9, 2012 

Tony Pearson 

January 31, 1963 - March 14, 2012 

Albert “Mutt” Marion Gaines, Sr. 


Geraldine “Jerry” Fontes Shell 

May 6, 1941 - March 20, 2012 

Dr. Joe Burton Linker III 

March 8, 1950 - March 22, 2012 

John E. Lancaster 


Annette Skelton Jordan 

April 6, 1946 - March 24, 2012 

Charlie Frank Nash 


Robert “Bobby” Lee Williamson 


James “Jack” Gray Hendrix Sr. 


Louise Smith Thomason 


Mamie Lou Porterfield Bond 

April 27, 1913 - March 30, 2012 

Curtis Albert Veal 

July 14, 1923 – March 1, 2012 

Vera Fay Gunnin 

September 3, 1924 – March 1, 2012 

Mildred Kinley 

August 29, 1931 – March 3, 2012 

Willie Lee Moore 03 

March 1, 1932 – March 4, 2012 

Florrie House 

April 12, 1930 – March 13, 2012 

Dorothy Dix Gibson 

January 4, 1923 – March 13, 2012 

Wendell Glenn Evans 


Charles Garrett LaBar 

February 5, 1953 – March 19, 2012 

Fred Garfield Busha 


Ronnie Woots Brown 

June 25, 1956 – March 25, 2012 

John Thomas Grizzle 


Virginia Sorrells 

March 29, 1930 – March 30, 2012 

Mahendra A. Patel 


Robert Martin, Jr. 

January 18, 1938 - February 23, 2012 

Stanley Sheppard 


Darold P. Cherry 

November 21, 1921 - March 10, 2012 

Shirley Mathis 

June 1, 1943 - March 23, 2012 

Larnice Dutton 


Pruitt 

Funeral Home 

47 Franklin Springs St. 

P.O. Box 465 • Royston, GA 30662 

706.245.7234 

www.pruittfhroyston.com 

24 HOUR OBIT INFO 706-245-2695 

Introducing 

Mark Roberts Fairies 

Danielsville Florist 

& Gift Shop 

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED 

115 GENERAL DANIELS AVE. N. 

706-795-5354 

706-795-5019 

Simply Southern, Uniquely You 

Family Owned and Operated 

Monday thru Friday 10 - 6 • Saturday 9 - 3 

706-377-4777 • 50 S. Carter Street • Hartwell, GA 30643 

1265 WASHINGTON HIGHWAY/P.O. BOX 1108 

ELBERTON, GEORGIA 30635 

706-283-5142 

24 HR. OBITUARY LINE 706-283-9036 

WWW.BERRYFH.COM 

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Fred Dean 

May 12, 1921 – March 1, 2012 

Nancy Lou Thomas 


William Neale Williams 


“The Honorable” Dale P. Smith 


Willie Fay Ward 

December 10, 1932 – March 15, 2012 

Raymond Alton Neal 


Howard Bailey 


Jean Collins Addison 


Hilda Ann Cagle 


Gerald W. Whitlock 


Charles D. McCollum 

Death March 30, 2012 

Claude S. Scott 

October 18, 1935 – March 31, 2012 

Jeffrey Glenn Herring 


Ruby Nell Mauldin 


Lee Ervin Dowell 

May 1, 1923 – March 5, 2012 

Adam Sanders 


Mary Ruth Bagwell Cunningham 

March 11, 2012 – March 17, 2012 

Eleanor M. Bond 

November 24, 1923 – March 18, 2012 

Bonnie E. Bailey 


Roy E. Todd 


Marie McGee Herring 


Billie Bohannon 

March 2, 1939 - March 2, 2012 

Raymond Brewer 


Edward Kelly 

December 26, 1963 - March 12, 2012 

Stan Crump 


Since 1917, 

GINN 

FUNERAL HOME 

has been there for your family 

in your time of need. 

Strickland Funeral Home 

(706) 356-1110 

Lavonia Chapel 

GINN FUNERAL HOME 

Carnesville, GA • 706-384-3333 

24 HOUR 

OBITUARY INFORMATION: 1-706-282-9591 

24-Hour Obituary Information 

(706) 356-1113 

355 Bear Creek Road 

Lavonia, Georgia 30553 

Strickland Funeral Home 

Hartwell Chapel 

Whitlock Mortuary 

locally owned and operated 

305 Cleveland Ave. 

Hartwell, Georgia 

706-376-3901 

Locally Owned and Operated 

24-Hour Obituary Information 

(706) 376-4211 

120 Rose Lane • Toccoa, GA • 706-886-9411 



9

A 

Look 

Beautiful Private Birthing Suites 

Family Friendly Atmosphere 

Level II NICU 

At New Impressions you are not just a number, 

you are part of our family! 

163 Hospital Drive • Toccoa, GA 

706-282-4200 

Dr. Louis Fernandez 

706-886-3169 

Dr. Andrea M. Dabney 

706-886-3169 

Dr. Brian Raybon 

706- 282-7676 

www.stephenscountyhospital.com 

A 

OEM Truck Accessories 

Look 

Look 

OEM Truck 

A c c e s s o - 

ries have 

been in business 

for over 30 years. 

They offer accessory 

products for Trucks, Jeeps, Cars, 

Vans, SUV’s and Work Trucks. They 

have products such as suspension lifts, 

body lifts, wheels, tires, towing packages, 

steps, bed covers, floor mats, seat 

covers, toolboxes, Fuel Saving products 

& so much more. They are your one stop 

for all auto accessories. 

OEM Truck Accessories has been locally 

owned and operated for the past 

30 years. They have an unmatched customer 

service staff that will be happy 

to help you with your truck accessory 

needs. They are pride themselves on 

product knowledge and technical support. 

Their small town southern hospitality 

truly sets them apart from the rest. 

They invite you to visit their showroom, 

and view the 

latest products 

on the 

market. 

They also 

are carrying 

one of the hottest new products on the 

market, the Flex bedcover. This solid 

bedcover folds up completely to allow 

FULL access to your truck bed. Flex bedcover 

combines the best of both worlds: 

the security of a hard locking cover and 

the convenience of a soft bedcover. NO 

other folding cover can match Flex for 

versatility, security and function. 

On top of all this, OEM prides itself 

in installing and selling AMERICAN 

made products! Come see our American 

flags on every product in our showroom 

proudly made in the USA. 

They are over 30 years and still trucking!!! 

Visit them today, conveniently 

located off of I-85 Hwy 17 in Lavonia, 

Georgia. 

Trusted, Comfortable & Affordable Dental Care 

ook 

Little or No Out-of-Pocket Costs 

for Insured Patients! 

• The Latest Procedures, Instruments & Techniques 

• Caring & Courteous Staff • Gentle, Private-Practice Dentist 

• Braces for Adults & Children • One-Pill Sedation & IV Sedation 

• Dental Implants • Convenient Payment Options 

• Lots of After-School Appointments for Kids! • Emergencies Welcome 

Cleaning & Polishing 

$ 

67 

Regular value 

of $ 98 

Charles Smith, DMD 

259 Athens Street • Hartwell 

(706) 376-2345 

www.CSmithDental.com 

Offer includes your first hygiene visit & a complimentary 

home-care kit with instructions. 

Offer does not include periodontal (gum) therapy. 

Call for your appointment & more details. Cash only, or your insurance may cover at usual 

& customary fees. Offer good for 60 days from date of receipt. New patients only. 

Convenient Appointments Available Before & After Work or School! 

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Antiques: The Modern Day Treasure Hunt 

In today's world, everything that’s old 

can be described as antiques and generally 

speaking that’s quite true. A product 

is considered to be an antique if it is over a 

hundred years old or is rare enough to have 

some value. In other words, these are old 

items that are in limited supply. 

An antique is something collectible. It 

may be a piece of antique furniture that you 

want to collect to enhance the look of a room, 

or a piece of antique pottery to decorate a 

corner cupboard, or some antique books, 

antique camera and photographs, antique 

jewelry, antique money, antique car, antique 

clocks, or antique watches that you want to 

hand down to your grandchildren but the 

items must be rare enough to be considered 

an antique. The others are just secondhand 

goods junk. Most people have a common misconception 

about an antique: the older they 

look, the more antique they must be. Appearance 

has nothing to do with it, just because 

a piece looks like it came out of grandma's 

attic does not necessarily mean that it’s an 

antique. The value of an antique is based on 

demand due to suitability and limited supply. 

By Tom Lange 

Crazy For 

a n t i q u e s 

Most people become fascinated in an 

antique for two reasons; either they have an 

interest in collecting antique purely for personal 

enjoyment and are willing to shell out 

money for antique restoration or they inherited 

it from a family member. The most common 

are antique pottery, antique car, antique 

furniture, antique books, antique camera and 

photographs, antique clocks, antique money, 

antique jewelry and antique watches. However 

they came about it, everyone wants to 

be sure of one thing that what they buy or 

inherit will escalate in value as time goes by. 

That is what antique collection is all about. 

There are two main principles that apply 

when collecting an antique: The first is 

to know everything that you can about the 

antique that interests you and second is to 

obtain them at the lowest possible price. Doing 

so will not only give you satisfaction and 

enjoyment, but at the same time you will also 

be assured that your investment will appreciate 

in value. 

Some people only developed an interest 

in antiques because they inherited an item 

or a whole house full of antiques from a relative. 

The dollar signs started to appear and 

they began their hunt for some antique appraisals 

and antique auctions. But what most 

failed to consider is that much of what Great 

Grandmother had is probably just junk, unless 

she was a seasoned collector who’s into 

antique restoration or an expert in antique 

appraisals. 

It’s true that people could have bought a 

piece of furniture to decorate their home a 

long time ago and that furniture, if it were of 

fine quality, would now be worth something. 

But only a professional appraiser can guarantee 

that, and appraising costs about $100- 

$150 an hour. So if you are keen on bringing 

your item in an antique auction and contemplating 

about asking someone how much an 

item is worth, be prepared to shell out a few 

bucks for the information. Appraisers charge 

so much because they shoulder the lion’s 

share for insurance companies and lawyers 

settling estates. Although appraising is not 

an exact science, it still requires an appraiser 

to do lots of research and then prepare a detailed 

report that’s acceptable in a court of 

law. 

Dealers Space Available 

Hwy 124, across from the 

Braselton Library 

dba AuntBee’s Place 

A Flea An’tique 

Mon-Sat: 

10 am - 6 pm 

Sun: 12 noon - 6 pm 

NOW OVER 

17,000 

SQUARE FEET 

OF ANTIQUES 

706-654-2190 

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 

“Our 

Town” 

Antiques 

Come see our 

line of 

Pottery, 

Furnishings, 

Depression Glass, 

Collectibles, 

Vintage Items, 

Folk Art & more! 

(706) 335-8065 • 1671 S. Elm St., Commerce 

(706) 356-2744 

Over 60,000 square feet of 

merchandise! 

Come visit the much larger 

art supply and framing store, 

now part of the 

Extreme Value Retail Mart! 

Women’s Clothing • Jewelry 

Bed Linens • Wedding Supplies 

Household Goods 

Home Accessories • Bookstore 

Seasonal And Outdoor Decor 

Open 7 Days! Now leasing sales space 

and accepting consignment. 

706-839-7500 

Mon-Sat 10:00 - 5:30 pm 

Sundays 1:00 - 5:30 pm 

Antiques • Collectibles 

Antique Furniture• Glassware 

180 Lauren Drive 

Exit 173 I-85 Lavonia, GA 

706-356-2744 

Lavonia Antique Market 

Historic Hwy 441 N. • Clarkesville, Georgia 

www.oldclarkesvillemill.com 



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Dining in Franklin, Stephens, Hart, Madison & Elbert county 

Mon-Sat 6 am-3 pm • Closed Sundays 

BJ’s 

Historic Downtown Toccoa 

Best Burgers in Northeast Georgia 

Salads 

Sandwiches 

Meats & Vegetables 

Homemade Desserts 

706-886-0970 

Don’t 

forget 

to order 

Mom’s 

dessert 

pizza! 

Locally 

Owned & 

Operated! 

in the Dill’s Shopping Center, Lavonia 

(706) 356-8084 

Dine In or Take Out • Closed Wednesdays & Most Sundays 

Be Sure to 

Try Our Famous 

Fried Chicken! 

We offer a Full Breakfast Menu and a 

Scrumptions Lunch Buffet Everyday! 

Country Cooking 

& Friendly Service! 

Locally Owned & Operated By Barry & Jackie Sinclair 

Mon - Fri 

5:30 AM - 2 PM 

Celebrating 

17 Years! 

OLD FASHIONED 

Sundays 

6:30 AM - 3 PM 

Hwy 106 (Main Street) Ila, GA • 706-789-2356 

CATERING & BANQUET FACILITIES AVAILABLE 

• Call For Complete Information • 

Breakfast 

Coming 

Soon 

1 meat, 2 veggies $ 5 50 

3 Veggies $ 3 99 

4 veggies $ 4 99 

Kids $ 3 00 

706-795 0044 

SERVED 

BUFFET STYLE 

BREAD INCLUDED 

Mon-Sat 10:30 - 8 pm 

Sun 10:30 - 7pm 

200 General Daniel Ave. Ste 219 

Danielsville, GA 30633 

Don't Forget Mom 

MOTHER'S DAY 

MAY 

Free tea or coke with meal for Mom 

5th 

Come celebrate 

DOMESTIC 

BOTTLE BEER 

cinco de mayo 

MEXICAN BEER 

with the Rios 

Family 

9595 Lavonia Rd Hrs: Mon-Thurs 

Carnesville • GA 

11-10 

706-384-3053 

Fri & Sat 11-10:30 

Sun 11:30 - 9 

MAY 

13th 

$ 

2 00 

$ 

2 50 

"Food Good for the Soul like 

Grandmama's Cookin" 

Mon - Wed 11-2, 5-8 

Thurs - Sat 11-9 

171 West Main St 

Lavonia, GA 

706-356-2973 

Open 7 days a week 

6-10 am breakfast 

Lunch from 11-3 pm 

& Thur & Fri Nights 

Dinner 5-8 pm 

HOMEMADE 

BISCUITS DAILY! 

located between Best Western and 

Subway in Lavonia 

(706) 356-0560 

Now 

Serving 

Breakfast 

Hours: Every Day 6am-10am • 11am-3pm 

Thurs & Fridays Only 5-8 pm 

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• Margaritas • 

• Mixed Drinks • 

• Tequila 

• 

may 5 

cinco de mayo 

$ 

2 50 MARGARITAS 

$ 

2 25 MEXICAN 

BEER 

Don't forget 

Mother's Day 

May 13th 

MEXICAN FOOD 

934 Ross Place • Lavonia 

706-356-0747 

68 Old Hwy. 29 • Hartwell 

706-377-3959 

Lunch & 

DINNER Specials 

EVERY DAY! 

Restaurants Advertise Here as low as 

$50 per month! 

Free Middle Ad included! 

Call for details! 

706-356-0273 


GREAT 

AUTHENTIC 

Visit us on the web and 

view our menu and 

coupons 

www.foxspizzadville.com 

We offer discounts for 

large orders. Call for info! 

$ 

5 00 Lunch Menu 

11-2 daily 

Includes drinks 

200 General Daniel Ave. N. 

Danielsville, Ga. 30633 

706-795-0086 

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 


• Country Fried Steak • Creamed Potatoes 

Macaroni & Cheese 

• Meatloaf • Fried Taters • Cabbage 

Fried Okra Hamburger Steak 

• Lima Beans • Onion Rings 

BBQ Chicken 

• Creamed Corn Boneless Catfish • Popcorn 

Shrimp 

• BUFFET 

Hush Puppies 

Cocunut Cake 

Sweet Potato 

Fried Okra Hamburger Steak Lima Beans • Onion 

Rings 

• BBQ Chicken Creamed Corn • Boneless 

Catfish • 

Popcorn Shrimp 

• Baked Beans 

• French 

Hush Puppies • Cocunut Cake • Hasty•Mart today! 

Lemon Pie 

Sweet Potato Caserole • 

D E L I 

• • • Chocolate Pie 

Mon-Fri 6 - 1:30 • Saturday 6 - 10:30 15801 Hwy 59 • Carnesville (706) 384-5122 

Downtown 

Lavonia 

706-356-2877 

HOURS: 

Mon-Fri 10-3 

Fri 5-8:30 

Tuesday Special 

Large one topping pizza 

Friday, Saturday and 

Sunday Special 

2 large, 1 topping 

pizzas, 15 wings 

$ 

4 99 and 2 liter 

drink 

$ 19 99 

DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS 

* HOMEMADE DESSERTS * 

SANDWICHES & SOUPS 

1214 Hwy 145 • Junction of 145 and 51 

706-245-7906 

Authentic Mexican Food 

Introducing 

Hours: 

Sun-Thurs 11 am - 10 pm 

Fri & Sat 11 am - 11 pm 

Happy Hour 3 - 7 pm 

Draft Beer $ 1 30 

Owned and 

Operated by the 

Montes family 

Dill's Shopping Center 

737 Cook Street Royston, Ga 

706-245-4725 

Daily Lunch 

Specials & 

Full Bar 

Free Wi-Fi 

Gift Certificates Available! 

1573 Big A. Road South 

Toccoa, GA 

706-886-8821 

Smoothies 

just in time for 

Summer! 

Between Goldcraft & Our Salon • Across from Toccoa Wal-Mart 

(706) 282-0505 

See our menu at 

losamigostoccoa.com 

Open for Breakfast - 

Gourmet Oatmeal, Pastries & More! 

Lunch includes your Favorite 

Salads, Sandwiches & Wraps! 

FULL BAR 

We also have 

Bubble Teas, Speciality Coffees & Latte's 

HOURS: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 6:30am – 5pm, Wed 6:30am – 4pm, Sat 8:30am-2pm 

• Steaks 

• Chicken 

• Fish 

• Shrimp 

Good Food, Good Spirits, Good Friends 

Tues 5pm-11pm 

Wed - Fri 11-11pm • Sat 12-11pm 

706-498-9325 • Free Wi-Fi 

580 East Main Street, Lavonia 

OWNERS JOHN AND GINA BELLE BRUESHABER 

We have good ole country cooking 

made and served with love! 

Serving Steak on 

Saturday Night 

Open Sun - Wed 5:30 am - 2 pm 

Thur - Sat: 5:30 am - 9 pm 

706-795-0288 

CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE 

Salads 

Specialty Sandwiches & Wraps 

Specialty Coffees & Latte’s 

Bubble Tea 

Between Goldcraft & Our Salon 

Across from Toccoa Wal-Mart 

(706) 282-0505 

Breakfast 

7 days a week 

from 

5am-11am 

Sunday - 

Thursday 

5am -10pm 

Friday & 

Saturday 

5am-11pm 

Dairy Queen 

of Hartwell • Hwy 29 North 

706-376-2405 



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Send your meeting information to: hometownneighbors@windstream.net 

The First Saturday Of Each Month - May Through October. Free Evenings Of Music And Movies 

By The Lake, 

Come By Land Or By Water! Hartwell Dda With Hartwell Marina Will Host Each Event By The 

Lakeshore At The Marina. Eat, Drink And Be Merry! Bring Family, Friends, Picnics, Chairs And 

Blankets. Music By Local Dj, Bill Pratt 6-9Pm. Movies By Starlight 9 Pm 

May 2, 2012 - “Jaws”, 

Sponsored By Hart County Chamber Of Commerce 

May 4-6 & May 11, 2012 - The Hart County Community Theatre proudly presents its Spring 

Musical SISTER AMNESIA’S COUNTRY WESTERN NUNSENSE JAMBOREE, 

Friday and Saturday night shows are at 8:00 PM The Sunday Matinees are at 2:30 PM Tickets will 

be $10 for students, $15 for adults, with a 20% discount for groups of 8 or more. Call 706-376-5599 

for more information. 

May 5, 2012 - Sisters Common Thread Caddy Pad , 

1:00-4:00 This is a great iron caddy, lined with heat resistant fabric the caddy becomes a pad you 

can iron on at quilt workshops, classes or anytime you don’t want to haul out the big board. Use 

this pattern to make all kinds of totes – a play mat with trucks and toys for the car, a lunch bag 

– pack up your lunch in it and open it up to a mat for your desk. $15 plus supplies (heat resistant 

fabric is included with the pattern). For more information see www.anniesprettypieces.com/ 

classes.html or call 706-377-3313 

May 5, 2012 - Lake Hartwell Dam Run, 

One of Georgia ‘s most scenic 5K and 10K runs. Featuring a one mile “Fun Run”. It all begins at 

Big Oaks Recreation Area on US 29 just north of Hartwell at 8:30am. Come and enjoy the “Best 

Dam Run Anywhere”. 5K & 10K registration is $20 before April 29th. One mile fun run is $20. 

No shirt option is $15. Race day registration is $25. Mail-in or register online at www.active.com. 

Checks payable and mail to: Hart County Running Club, PO Box 815 , Hartwell , GA 30643 For 

more information, contact Judd Bailey @ 864-314-4369. 

May 19, 2012 - Atkinson Designs Stand and Stow Bag, 

1:00-4:00 This shopping style bag is done with fusible Peltex for durability, in 3 different sizes. It 

stands easily on the register counter for easy loading and folds for easy storage. $15 plus supplies, 

For more information see www.anniesprettypieces.com/classes.html or call 706-377-3313 

May 9 & 16, 2012 - Atkinson Designs Yellow Brick Road, 

2:00-4:00 This simple strip-pieced fat quarter quilt is great for charity quilts, beginner quilters, or 

anyone who wants to make a quick and easy quilt. Choose from sizes crib through King. We will 

do this class in 2 meetings. That should give plenty of time to complete a small quilt, or get a good 

start on a larger one. $20 plus pattern and supplies. For more information see www.anniesprettypieces.com/classes.html 

or call 706-377-3313 

May 11, 2012 - Disappearing 9-Patch, 

10:00-4:00 – This classic twist on a standard block lets you use focus fabrics in new ways, without 

cutting them up. This is a great project for charm packs as well. $30 plus supplies. For more 

information see www.anniesprettypieces.com/classes.html or call 706-377-3313 

May 25, 2012-Turning Twenty by Tricia Cribbs –10:00-5:00, 

This fat-quarter quilt leaves barely any scraps behind and goes together very quickly. 20 fat quarters 

will make a quilt 70x86, use fewer fat quarters and make a smaller quilt if you like (or 30 fat 

quarters to make a 86” x 102” quilt). $35 plus book and supplies. For more information see www. 

anniesprettypieces.com/classes.html or call 706-377-3313 

May 19-20, 2012 - Tour “Gardens of Hart”, 

Sponsored by the Garden Clubs Council, Pine Tree Garden Club, Nancy Hart Garden Club. 

Tours times are Saturday: 10am-4pm and Sunday: 1pm-4pm. Tickets are $15 and are available at 

the Hart County Chamber and Bailes Cobb. 

May 26 - 27, 2012 - Challenge of the Century, 

Join our annual fun bike ride for all abilities featuring 35, 65, and 100 mile loops. Beginning and 

ending in Hartwell (adjacent to beautiful Lake Hartwell and the Georgia/South Carolina border), 

you’ll enjoy riding loops that traverse rolling back country roads with picturesque scenery and 

minimum traffic. Come for one day or both. You can camp inside the YMCA gym, pitch a tent 

outside, or stay in one of Hartwell’s Hotel. 

May 26, 2012 - Cars & Guitars “Where were you in 62”, 

Come kick off the 50th Anniversary Summer Season with us this Memorial Day! This familyfriendly 

event features elegant classic cars at least 25 years old and this year will also include 

premier Custom Cars. In honor of the 50 th Dam Anniversary, come dressed in your best 50’sand 

60’s attire. Music, Food, kids activities, and crafts vendors will be on hand. This event is from 1pm 

- 6pm, and helps raise money for the Pre-4th Extravaganza fireworks! Classic and Custom Car 

Registration is $15 before May 5rd , & $20 after May 3rd . Vendor spaces are $50, space is limited! 

Food vendors must complete a temporary food service application from the Hart County Health 

Dept. at (706) 376-2582. We are looking for food and other vendors, so if you are interested please 

call Hart County Chamber of Commerce at 706-376-8590 or contact Nicki at hartchambernicki@hartcom.net. 

The Children’s Activity Area is a fundraiser for the Hart County Imagination 

Library, providing free books to Hart County children from birth to age 5! For more information 

or to register your car contact the Hart County Chamber of Commerce at (706) 376-8590. 

May 19, 2012- Gospel Fest, 

4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Downtown Royston 

May 19, 2012-Car Show, 

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Royston Wellness and Community Park 

May 5, 2012 – Lavonia Spring Festival, 

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Located on the city blocks of East and West Main Street. The event features 

local arts and crafts, entertainment at The Gazebo and plenty of favorite festival foods. Civic 

groups such as Friends of the Library, Habitat for Humanity, the Lions Club, Bloodmobile and 

Lavonia Garden Club will be there.The popular bouncy house and choo choo rides will entertain 

the youngsters. The event is sponsored by the Lavonia Chamber of Commerce which will host 

an open house in its new location on Grogan Street. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce 

(706)356-8202 for information. 

May 20, 2012 - Bass Fishing Tournament All Day, 

Tugaloo State Park - (706) 356-4362 for information. 

May 31, 2012- Front Porch Stories - Land of Spirit Folk Life Play, 

Cultural Center - 7:30 p.m. (706) 356-1855 

Stephens County vs. Franklin County Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament, 

May 2nd, 11am. Currahee Club. T-SC Chamber, 706-886-2132 

May 8, 2012- Chamber Annual Meeting, 

11am, Keynote Speaker – Attorney General, Sam Olens. Georgia Baptist Conference Center. 706- 

886-2132 

May 5, 2012- Currahee Arts Festival, 

10am – 5pm. Historic Downtown Toccoa. Gail Watson, president. Currahee Artists’ Guild, 706- 

886-3728 

May 6, 2012- Toccoa Symphony Orchestra, 

4pm. Georgia Baptist Conference Center. Sharon Mahon, 706-886-8614. www.toccoasymphony. 

org 

May 10, 2012 - Billy Dean in Concert, 

7pm. Tugaloo Center for the Performing Arts. NEGA Concerts, 706-297-7121 

May 12, 2012- National Train Day, 

Historic Depot. City of Toccoa, Sharon Crosby. 706-282-3309 

May 12, 2012 - Sage and Farmers Markets, 

2nd Saturday of each month. 8 A.M. – 12 P.M. . Stephens County Market Building. City of Toccoa, 

Sharon Crosby. 706-282-3309 

May 18, 2012- ACS Relay for Life, 

7pm – 5am. Stephens County High School. Tracey Long, 706-491-0877 

May 26, 2012- Tugaloo Bend River History Tour, 

Walker Creek Boat Access. Kelly Vickers, 706-886-6831. Vickers@windstream.net 

May 17, 2012-Madison County Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 

The Colbert Lions Club @ 7:30am. 

May 26, 2012-Town Hall ReadinG, 

9am-11am on the last Saturday every month in the Travel Museum in Comer. 

May 1 – 4, 2012 – Cotton Patch Gospel Auditions, 

(706-283-1049) 

May 3, 2012 – National Day of Prayer 

May 9 – Youth Career Expo, 

ECCHS Gym, 9 am – noon, with set up beginning at 8 am, light refreshments available. Contact 

Sarah Byrum at the Georgia DOL, 706-213-2028, for more info. 

May 12, 2012 – 24th, 2012 Annual Kid’s Fishing Day, 

Hosted by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, location Calhoun Falls Bank Fishing Area one mile west 

of Calhoun Falls, SC, contact 800-944-7207 to register 

May 17, 2012 – WSGC Senior Citizen Expo 

May 18, 2012- Graduation 

May 19 – 1st Annual IBP Granite City Classic Bench Press & Strict Curl, 

Downtown Elberton Square – contact Keith Payne 336-251-8704 or local contact Jason Ray 

(706)-296-3743. 

May 19, 2012– Broad River Watershed Association canoe trip to see the Shoals Spider-Lily 

in bloom, 

9:30 am-2:30 pm, contact Jean Smith 706-783-2308/706-340-3187 

May 19, 2012 – Kickoff Summer Concert Series with Erica Sunshine Lee 

May 26 & 27, 2012- Official 2012 BRAG (Bicycle Ride Across Georgia) Training Ride, 

Save $5 if you register by April 30th. sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Hartwell. Contact Jim 

Hinson at challengebikeride@gmail.com for more info. 

May 29 – June 1, 2012 – Pre-registration for Lifetime Tennis (4-6 pm), 

Ages 4 & up, at McWilliams Park. Lesson dates are weeks of June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 

9, July 16. Call 706-213-0749 for times & cost. 

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 

1 2 3 4 5 

Batman Day 

Star Wars Day 

Cinco 

De Mayo 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

National 

Teacher Day 

National School 

Nurse Day 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

Hug Your Cat 

Day 

Mother’s 

Day 

National 

Chocolate Chip 

Day 

Health & 

Fitness Day 

National Pizza 

Party Day 

Boys Club 

Day 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

National Wait 

Staff Day 

National 

Maritime Day 

Cookie 

Monster’s 

Birthday 

27 28 29 30 31 

Memorial 

Day

Don’t forget Mother’s Day May 13th 

Serving the Area 

for Over 48 Years 

147 Center Plaza Dr. 

Toccoa, GA 

(706) 886-9431 

Mother’s 

Day 

Remember your Moms on 

Unique Gifts 

Home Decor 

Jewelry 

Homemade Candles 

Purses & More 

Floral Arrangements 

Jackson Hill Crafts & Gifts 

Hwy 29 between Hartwell & Royston 

706-245-6371• Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-3:30 


Don’t forget 

to order your 

Mother’s Day 

Decorated Cakes! 


Downtown 

Lavonia 

706-356-2877 

Alexander’s 

Flowers, Gifts 

& Antiques 

Introducing 

Gourmet Cupcakes! 

Perfect for Graduation parties 

or just a treat! 

Monday-Friday 10:00-3:00 • Friday 5:00-8:30 

You can now order your cakes and pies 

online at www.211mainstreet.com 

Fresh cut 

arrangements and 

beautiful hanging 

baskets for Mom 

at Daffodil Hill 

florist 

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Mom 

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for the 

Beach! 

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since 1987 

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Custom Design • 2 Jewelers on Staff 

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Florist & Gifts 

706-795-3500 

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560 General Daniel Ave. N. Danielsville, GA 

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OPEN MOTHER’S DAY 


Treat Mom to a 

homecooked meal 

from 

11am - 6pm 

171 West Main St • Lavonia, GA 

706-356-2973 

Petals Floral Boutique 


Drawing 


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Weddings • Funerals • Home Decor • Gifts 

146 Athens Street 

Hartwell, Ga 30643 

Mon-Fri 9-5:30 

(706)376-9616 

www.petalsfloralboutique.com 

Thanks 

for a 

GREAT 

first Year! 

MON-FRI 9-9 

SAT 8-7, SUN 11-5 

For futher information, 

contact Helen Brown 

SENIORS 

HAIRCUTS 

$ 

10 

ADULT 

HAIRCUTS 

$ 

12 

Located in the Toccoa Wal-Mart shopping center 

706-886-7275 

KIDS 

HAIRCUTS 

$ 

10 

Great 

Gifts 

for 

Mom! 

Mention 

this ad for Variety of Homemade Items 

10% off Home Decor & Furniture 

Jewelry & Purses Tues-Sat 10am-5pm 

On the Circle in Danielsville 706-255-1796 

fashions 

Happy Home Flavoring 

Rada Knives 

Jewelry Sets starting 

at $10! 

Scarves & Handbags! 

Womens Sizes from 6-20 

Gift Certificates Available 

Closed Mondays, Tues-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm 

1173 East Main St. • Royston, GA 

(706) 245-8793 

Major Credit Cards Accepted 

Register for 3 

MOTHER’S DAY 

MAY 5th 

Drawing Prizes 

to be given away 

Create Your Story! 

one look 

and you 

know... 

GIFTS • HOME • GARDEN •BABY 

An Acorn 

Bird House 

by Roger Homer 

Drawing 2:30pm 

“The Promise” Print on 

Canvas Gallery Wrap 

by Anthony Abreu 

Drawing by 

artist at 1:30pm 

“Goodnight Water” 

water color original 

framed art piece 

by John Kollock 

Drawing by artist at 12:00pm 

5721 West Ave. 

Downtown Lavonia 

706-356-1787 

One entry per guest purchase 

Downtown Toccoa 

36 Doyle Street 

706-282-1915 • 706-491-3807 

Dianne Lawson, Owner 

dreamgiver@dreamgiversgallery.com 



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The Lavonia Pilot Club 

Annual Fashion Show 

On March March 22nd, The Lavonia Pilot Club 

featured their annual Fashion Show at the 

Lavonia First Baptist Church Life Center. 

Models wore casual, evening, and formal wear 

from Bailes Cobb in Hartwell, and JP’s Fashions in 

Royston. The event included the fashion show and a 

salad dinner prepared by the Pilot Club members. In 

addition to clothing, the models wore hats, jewelry, 

handbags, scarves and other accessories. The event 

was very successful, selling out of all the tickets available. JP’s Fashion’s, owned by 

Judy Phillips, offers a variety of stylish apparel for women for all ages. The store carries 

clothing from size 6 to size 20. Judy also offers gift certificates 

perfect for Mother’s Day on May 13th. On Top of offering 

great brands at affordable prices, the store sells Rada Knives 

and Happy Home Flavoring 

products. JP’s Fashions 

is open from 10am – 6pm 

Tuesday through Friday, and 

Saturday 10am until 4 pm. 

If you have never visited the unique 

store in Royston, Judy invites you to 

come by and see all the new arrivals for 

spring and summer. Be sure you tell 

them that HomeTown Neighbors sent 

you. 

Emergent/Non Emergent Service 

With 24 Hour ALS/BLS Service 

MEDICARE/MEDICAID 

AND PVT INSURANCE 

ACCEPTED 

1040 Bowersville Rd 

Royston Ga 30662 

706-245-0689 fax 706-245-6187 

www.lifecareemsga.com 

Quilt & Craft Fabrics • Notions 

Quilt Memories 

Annies 

Pretty Pieces 

www.anniesprettypieces.com 

Open Tues-Sat 10am-6pm 

138 N Forest Ave. Suite E, Hartwell, GA 

706-377-3313 

Classes • Patterns • Books 

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December May 2012 2011 



Car Services 

“Best Service in Town!” 

New Tires • Used Tires • Brakes 

Oil Change • Rotation 

Mayberry Tire 

27 Hartwell Street • Royston, GA 

706-245-6000 

CAR POINT AUTOMOTIVE 

• Auto Service and Repair 

• All Makes & Models• Quality Tires 

706-245-7809 

74 Hartwell St. Royston, GA 30662 

FIELDS AUTO PARTS 

Hydraulic Hoses • Brake Lathe • Welding Supplies 

Personal Transcribing of Your Life Stories into 

Heirloom Manuscript or Book 

706-224-2477 

706-783-4258 

24 Hour 

Service 

Small Engine Parts 

53 E. North Ave. • Comer, GA 30629 

706-783-5122 

Locally Owned and Operated Since 1981 

Personal Historian 

Mary L. Daniels, Personal Historian 

A Life Remembered 

By Appointment Only 

www.aliferemembered.com 

Well Service & Backhoe 

Brandon 

"Bubba" Russell 

706-202-4650 

•SUBMERSIBLE PUMP SALES & SERVICE 

•TRENCHING•WATER LINES INSTALLED 

Fabric Specialties 

Auto Plus 

315 Gordon Circle 

Winterville, GA 

15 Years 

Experience 

Office 

706-783-4730 

Grannie Squares 

Quality Quilt Fabrics & Notions, Patterns, 

Books & Kits, Specialty Items 

1441 Hartwell Hwy • Elberton 

706-283-4464 

Your Ad Here! 

Only $50 per month 

for service ads! 

Pools & Service 

Vinyl & Gunite • In & Above Ground Pools 

"BIG GREEN EGG" Dealer 

NORTHEAST GEORGIA POOLS 

Quality Prices, Quality Service 

5 Roberts Street • Lavonia, GA • 706-356-2516 

Roofing/Roofers 

P.O. Box 281 • 539 General Daniel Ave. Danielsville, GA 30633 

Toll Free: (866) 232-6920 • Office: (706) 795-3144 

Embroidery & Screen Printing 

the Bear 

Thread 

Embroidery and More... 

Sewing Machine Repair 

The Broken Needle 

Sewing Machine RePaiR 

• Most Makes & Models 

• Pick Up & Delivery or Drop Off 

706-424-1668 

Janice Mills, Proprietor 

Signs 

Custom Embroidery, 

Direct-To-Garment Printing, 

Personalized Photo & 

Laser Etched Gifts 

706-283-4464 

1441 Hartwell Hwy • Elberton 

thebearthread@aol.com 

The sign shop 

Banners • ALL TYPES OF Signs 

Magnetics • Vehicle Graphics 

PERSONALIZED Decals • Car Tags 

1441 Hartwell Hwy • Elberton, GA • 706-283-9313 

Pets 

A Luxury resort For Dogs & CAts 

Boarding & Grooming 

706-377-6006 • 4074 Anderson Hwy, Hartwell 

Service Directory 

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19

CORNER 

Hot Shots Dance Studio Shines at Starpower Regional Competition 

Hot Shots “HSDC” attended 

Starpower Regional Competition 

CORNER at the Georgia World Congress 

Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday 

and Sunday, March 17th and 18th. All 

HSDC entries won PLATINUM which is 

the highest score awarded. This is a first 

for HSDC and we are very proud of their 

dedication and accomplishments. 

Awards included: 

1. Company V ~ Platinum and 2nd 

place in their age division and category. 

2. Company IV ~ Platinum and 2nd 


3. Company III ~ Platinum and 1st 


4. Company II ~ Platinum, 1st place in 

their age division and 3rd place overall. 

5. Company I ~ Platinum, 1st place in 

their age division and category. 

6. HSDC Duet ~ Platinum and 2nd 


7. HSDC Trio ~ Platinum, 2nd place in 

their age division and category, 4th place 

overall and the special award for “Greatest 

Stage Presence” 

HSDC auditions for the next Competition 

season will be held in May 

2012. Please call 706-376-2549 for more 

information. 

Company I ~ Platinum, 1st place in 

their age division and category. L-R: 

Makalyn Spears, Gre’Nisha Jones, 

Kara Davis, Sam Brown, Jasmine 

Johnson, Allison Turner, Malia Craft 

and Chelsea Craft. 

Company II ~ Platinum, 1st place 

in their age division and 3rd place 

overall. L-R: Cassie Gowder, Kristen 

Moon, Amanda Daniel, Kelli Daniel, 

Lexie Harvey and Mattie Baskins. 

Company III ~ Platinum and 1st 

place in their age division and 

category. L-R: Callie Moss, Gracie 

Hilley, Amanda Brown, Katie Hampe, 

Kelli Dobbs, Kirstin Carter and Emily 

Lord. 

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Or email 

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382 N. Forest Ave., Hartwell, GA 

11 North McIntosh St., Elberton, GA 

Ballet • Pointe • Tap • Jazz • Baton Twirling • Flag Spinning 

Tumbling • Cheerleading • Clogging • Lyrical • Hip Hop 

Zumba ® • Ballroom • Competition Classes • Private Lessons 

ZUMBA® and the Zumba® Fitness logo are trademarks of Zumba® Fitness LLC, used under license. 

HSDC Dance Revue 

May 19th & 20th at 

Lonnie Burns Fine Arts 

Center, Hart County High School 

Summer Session 

June 4th - June 26th 

Evening Classes 

Returning students registration 

June 4th and 5th 

from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 

New Season 

Registration 

June 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th 

from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 

Hartwell and Elberton Studio 

Hartwell Studio 

Princess Ballerina 

Camp 


9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Elberton Studio 

Princess Ballerina 

Camp 


9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

August 13th - New 

Dance Season Begins 

ZUMBA ® Fitness 

Tues. and Thurs., 12:30 - 1:30 

and Wed. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 

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Mon - Fri 8-5 

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Corporation 

P.O. Box 250 

Hartwell, Georgia 30643 

1-800-241-4109 

706-376-4714 

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INSURANCE 

RETIREMENT 

Kristin C. Habel 

Independent Insurance Rep 

Company IV ~ Platinum and 2nd place 

in their age division and category. 

L-R: Jade Higgins, Mackenzi Elrod, 

Kayla Ethridge, Hannah Couey, Julia 

Lathan and Hannah Pointer. 

Life insurance to take care of those we leave 

behind, whether our children, spouse, church, 

other non-profits, other family or loved ones; 

whatever has your heart. 

Happy Mother’s 

Day! 

Call or email me today. 

706-870-5500 

Email: kristininsurance@gmail.com 

Company V ~ Platinum and 2nd place 

in their age division and category. 

Front row: L-R: Ashlee Couey, Emma 

Payne, Kylie Seawright and Sydnee 

Spears. Back row: L-R: Abi Whitaker, 

Sarah Justice, Hannah Justice and 

Belle Hardmon. 

HSDC Duet ~ Platinum and 

2nd place in their age division 

and category. L-R: Makalyn 

Spears and Malia Craft 

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Ideal Weight Loss 

If your New Year’s Resolution was to lose weight and get healthy, but you are already getting discouraged Ideal Weight 

Loss of Habersham can help. Lila Wiese opened Ideal Weight Loss on December 26, 2011. She was looking for an avenue 

to lose weight quickly and safely. She also wanted to maintain muscle while burning fat. After finding out about Ideal 

protein, her world changed and so can yours. We sat down with Lila to learn more about this amazing product. 

HTN Magazine: What made you 

decide to start your new business 

Lila: I believe most people desire to be 

healthier but don’t know how to go about 

it. They’re accustomed to taking prescriptions 

for symptoms that many times 

can be alleviated by addressing their root 

cause. When I learned of the additional 

health benefits people achieve while losing 

weight on Ideal Protein, I realized this 

is something I could be passionate about. 

HTN Magazine: What sets your 

business apart from other businesses in 

the area 

Lila: Ideal Protein is unique. We’ve 

done plentiful research of other types of 

diets and are unable to find any compara- 

ble to Ideal Protein when it comes to addressing 

the CAUSE of having gained the 

weight, and letting one’s health get away 

from them, while providing a method to 

lose the weight and address the risk factors 

associated with metabolic syndrome. 

HTN Magazine: What type of 

merchandise or services are you offering 

the area 

Lila: (1) Education on how to lose 

weight and get healthy in a safe, effective 

way, and (2) the method to achieve 

it including the necessary high quality 

protein products and supplements. The 

Ideal Protein process has a beginning, and 

an end. It is not a lifetime process. Once 

the desired results are achieved, dieters 

phase out and are finished. 

HTN Magazine: How much planning, 

renovation, work was involved in 

opening your new business 

Lila: Starting a new business has been 

a learning experience and we’ve been 

blessed by many helpful people along the 

way. One aspect of preparation for me included 

spending a week in Louisiana with 

my brother, a doctor, who’s had over 3000 

people complete the Ideal Protein protocol 

in his clinic. Observing the day-today 

process as well as meeting many of his 

dieters and listening as they shared their 

experiences, and told me what they like 

most about Ideal Protein confirmed for 

me that I’m going in the right direction. 

SUMMER. 

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Our 4-phase diet addresses Syndrome X, the major 

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without using drugs or injections. This diet forces 

the body to burn only fat, while preserving muscle 

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and our system is 100% effective for people who 

follow the rules. We’ll teach you how to keep it off! 

CALL TODAY to schedule your 

appointment to learn about our system 

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Graduation 

Is No Time to Learn 

You Haven’t Saved 

Enough for College. 

Whether your child is in first grade or 12th, 

high school graduation is just around the 

corner. Fortunately, Edward Jones can help 

you put together a strategy to save and pay 

for college. Using our education funding tool, 

we can estimate future expenses at more 

than 3,000 schools and then recommend a 

financial strategy based on your unique needs. 

Remember, the longer you put off preparing for 

college, the harder it’ll be to pay for it. 

For a free, personalized college cost 

report, call or visit today. 

Michael J. Dyar AAMS ® 

Financial Advisor 

37 East Franklin St 

Suite 100 


706-376-0748 


COTTON STATES INSURANCE 

THE SWAILS AGENCY 

• Auto, Home, Life Insurance 

• Disability Income Insurance 

• Long-Term Care Insurance 

• Farm & Commercial Insurance 

• Financial Services 

Ryan 

Swails 

Financial 

Representative 

1105 E. Main Street 


ryan.swails@cottonstates.com 

706-245-0123 

Policies issued by Cotton States Mutual Insurance ComanySM, Atlanta, GA 

Franklin, Hart, Stephens, Madison and Elbert Counties 

0412-073

HTN Magazine: Tell us about 

your family, hobbies, and interests outside 

of the business 

Lila: My husband and I have two 

grown children. Our daughter lives 

in Demorest with her husband and 4 

adorable little boys, and our son lives 

and teaches school in Seoul, South Korea 

with his bride. I enjoy gardening, 

reading and anything to do with our 

grandsons! 

HTN Magazine: Is there anything 

else you think would be interesting 

to our readers about your new venture 

Lila: Predominately, we offer information 

on how to lose weight and 

regain the health that left as the waistlines 

expanded. We use no sales pressure, 

nor do we try to convince anyone 

to do something that they are not ready 

for or don’t want to do. The information 

is completely free, with no obligation. 

The process is scientifically sound, 

safe, and is not a lifetime process. 

Michele Myerholtz Buchanan 

Owner/Instructor 

2743 Royston Hwy, Hartwell 

Ta-Dah! 

PERFORMING ARTS 

Country 

Tonite 

Performance 

Pigeon Forge, TN 

June 7, 2012 

Dance 

Fitness 

Classes 

Tuesdays 

at 7:45 pm 

Flag • Baton • Dance • Cheer • Tumbling • Drama 

Let them praise His name in the dance - Psalm 149:3 706-376-7474 

“The Little Firm with a Big Heart” 

91 Richardson Street 


(706) 376-5434 

W. Thomas Frost, Esq. 

Divorce 

Child Custody & Support 

Guardianship & Adoption 

DUI & Criminal Defense 

Personal Injury 

& Car Accidents 

wthomasfrostlaw@gmail.com 

BERETTA 

EQUINE 

VETERINARY 

SERVICES 

Alice Beretta, DVM 

Full Service Mobile Practice 

24 Hour Emergency Care 

706-340-0680 

Learn More At: www.berettaequine.com 

We Buy All 

Types of Metal 

Residential 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Jeremy Rice, General Manager 

2374 Highway 17 South • Royston, GA 

706-245-0404 

1067 Mize Rd • P.O. Box 280 • Toccoa, GA 30577 • Ph 706-886-1441 • Fax 706-886-3757 

11823 Augusta Rd • Suite 1 • Lavonia, GA 30553 • Ph 706-356-7001 • Fax 706-356-7008 

249 E Franklin St • Hartwell GA 30643 • Ph 706-376-6961 • Fax 706-376-3184 



23

Cotton States Insurance 

Cotton States Insurance has provided for the insurance needs of residents in Franklin 

County and surrounding communities for more than 50 years. After Paul Crawford 

and Bobby Sullivan retired from their Cotton State offices, Ryan Swails decided 

to follow in their tradition by opening an office in Royston to continue providing 

excellent customer service to the area. We sat down with Ryan to talk about his new 

agency, and what Cotton States has to offer the community. 

HTN Magazine: What made you decide 

to start your new business 

Ryan: Paul Crawford and Bobby Sullivan 

operated Cotton States agencies in Royston 

and Carnesville, respectively. Their integrity 

and genuine love for people has produced lasting 

relationships with so many in the community. 

That legacy and Cotton States’ commitment 

to excellence was what drew me to work 

with Cotton States. 

HTN Magazine: What sets your business 

apart from other businesses in the area 

Ryan: Cotton States has always offered a 

variety of quality insurance products. As an affiliate 

of COUNTRY Financial, Cotton States 

offers a wide range of insurance and financial 

services. As a financial representative, I help 

people set and meet their own financial security 

goals. Everyone’s definition of financial 

security is different. For some, it may mean 

planning for retirement. Others may be more 

focused on protecting their home and family 

now. By providing both insurance and finan- 

cial solutions, I can help people develop a tangible 

plan that works for them. 

HTN Magazine: What type of merchandise 

or services are you offering the area 

Ryan: In addition to providing auto, home, 

and life insurance, we offer disability income 

insurance, long-term care insurance, farm insurance 

and commercial insurance. There are 

also many financial services products available. 

From IRAs to annuities, we have great options. 

HTN Magazine: How much planning, 

renovation, and work was involved in opening 

your new business 

Ryan: Cotton States had an established 

office located on HWY 29 across from the 

Roystonian. Paul and Teresa Crawford have 

poured so much into the Royston Cotton 

States office and managed its operations for 

many years. Teresa, our agency assistant, is the 

rock of our office. 

HTN Magazine: Tell us about your family, 

hobbies and interests outside of the business 

Ryan: My wife Ginny and I recently added 

a new member to the family. Afton Swails was 

born December 1, 2011. She is the light of our 

lives. We’re active members of Lifesprings 

Community Church in Franklin Springs. I’m a 

volunteer firefighter with the Franklin Springs 

Fire Department and serve as Chairman for the 

Royston Downtown Development Authority. 

I recently completed two triathlons and would 

one day like to participate in an Ironman. 

HTN Magazine: Is there anything else 

you think would be interesting to our readers 

about your new venture 

Ryan: The personal connection that comes 

from meeting people and discovering their 

interests and needs is what matters the most 

to me. I love it when people stop by to chat 

or simply review their policy. When you talk 

with me, you’ll get personal attention along 

with your insurance policy. It’s important to 

feel connected to your insurance agency. This 

bout Winterization and Storage Specials! 

is what drives me and it is what will drive our 

Cotton States agency now and in the future. 

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Sister Amnesia’s Country Western 

Nunsense Jamboree 

The Hart County Community Theatre proudly presents its Spring Musical SISTER AMNESIA’S COUNTRY WESTERN NUN- 

SENSE JAMBOREE May 4, 5, 6 and May 11, 12, 13, 2012 Friday and Saturday night shows are at 8:00 PM The Sunday Matinees 

are at 2:30 PM Tickets will be $10 for students, $15 for adults, with a 20% discount for groups of 8 or more. 706-376-5599. 

Directed by Pam Gordon. Choreography by Ann Pitts. Accompanied by Wanda Cavitt. Vocal assistance Laura Lassiter. Drayton 

Criswell -drums. 

CAST: Sister Mary Paul (Amnesia) - Tina Howard Sister Mary Wilhelm - Victoria. Young Sister Robert Anne - Kelley P. Higginbotham 

/ Ann Pitts Sister Mary. Leo - Ashley Tucker Father Virgil Manly Trott - W. J. Harrell III Sister. Mary Regina (Mother 

Superior)- Ann Pitts “Stage Manager” - Margaret O’Neal. 

Sister Amnesia will be coming to the Hart County Community Theatre as part of the promotional tour for her debut album, I 

Could Have Gone to Nashville. This wacky nun was first introduced in Hartwell fifteen years ago in the original Nunsense which 

was also written by Dan Goggin. As you may recall, her real name is Sister Mary Paul, but she was nicknamed Sister Amnesia after a 

crucifix fell on her head and she couldn’t remember who she was. Joining Sister Amnesia for the tour in Hartwell will be Sister Robert 

Anne (Kelley Higginbotham), Sister Mary Leo (Ashley Tucker), and two new friends; Father Virgil Trott (Wil Harrell) who is Sister 

Mary Leo’s real life brother - a Franciscan priest with his own country radio show, and Sister Mary Wilhelm (Victoria Young) the 

Superintendant of Nursing at the convent. 

Since March 1, this cast has been dedicating three nights a week to rehearsals preparing to learn the 24 new musical numbers and 

the faced paced one-liners. During Act One you will be introduced to each character with a re-appearance of Sister Mary Annette (a 

nun puppet)who sneaks in to shake things up and ends with a hilarious finale, a salute to the patron Saint of Nursing, Saint Catherine 

Laboure. In Act Two there will be opportunities for audience participation to help raise funds to send Sister Amnesia to Nashville for 

an awards ceremony and to sing along during a tribute to the Grand Ole Opry. As part of both acts, Mother Superior calls in to check 

to see how the show is going. Along the way you will learn the roots of each of the characters and how they each chose the life they 

now live. The show ends with a foot-stomping, hand-clapping finale called, Do Unto Others. 

Joining our cast is Wanda Cavitt on the piano. Put on your cowboy boots and join us for a fun evening as HCCT presents Sister 

Amnesia’s Country Western Nunsense Jamboree. 

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Bankruptcy • Estate Planning • Workers’ Compensation 

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www.amtamembers.com/laurastrickland 



25

Butterflied 

Leg of Lamb 

1 cup of almonds (roasted, chopped) 

3 cloves garlic (peeled) 

1 teaspoons paprika 

2 tablespoons cumin and coriander 

seeds (roasted) 

1/2 teaspoon chopped dried chilli 

1/2 tablespoon brown sugar 

1/2 cup Olivado Extra Virgin Avocado 

Oil 

Grated rind/juice of one lemon 

Combine the first seven ingredients in food 

processor till texture is even, fairly fine. Add 

avocado oil, lemon rind and juice. Evenly rub 

the mixture over both sides of the prepared leg, 

then roast (don’t sear the lamb prior to cooking). 

Place the rubbed leg cut side up, on a rack over 

a roasting tray. Fan-bake in pre-heated oven 

at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Turn lamb over, 

continue to roast for another 15-20 minutes or 

till cooked to your liking. Rest in a warm place 

for 10-15 minutes before carving 

Great Outdoor Picnic Recipes 

Lobster Roll with Tarragon Mayonnaise and Bacon 

Serves Four 

4 New England-style hot dog buns 

(top split) 

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 

Lobster salad (recipe follows) 

1/2 cup tarragon mayonnaise 

(recipe follows) 

8 strips fully-cooked bacon, 

cut into 1/2 inch pieces 

4 green leaf lettuce leaves, washed, 

dried, and shredded 

4 dill pickle spears 

French fries or potato chips 

1. Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Spread 

each of the hot dog buns with 1 tablespoon butter 

(1/2 on each side). Place the buttered buns into the 

hot, dry frying pan and toast without moving until 

golden brown on one side, about 30 seconds. Turn 

and cook the other side, about 30 seconds more. Remove 

from heat. 

2. Evenly distribute the shredded lettuce inside each 

bun. 

3. Evenly distribute the bacon pieces on top of the 

lettuce. 

4. Spoon the lobster salad evenly between the buns. 

Serve with pickles and French fries or potato chips 

on the side. 

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1/2 cup mayonnaise 

1 tablespoon fresh tarragon 

Kosher salt, to taste 

Fresh ground pepper, to taste 

Place all ingredients into a stainless steel mixing 

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Lobster Salad 

1- 1/4 pounds fully cooked lobster meat 

1/2 cup tarragon mayonnaise 

Combine the lobster and tarragon mayonnaise in a 

stainless steel mixing bowl, and lightly mix. If not 

using immediately, cover with plastic wrap, and 

place in the refrigerator. 

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8 tablespoons cold water 

9 tablespoons white sugar 

2 1/4 tablespoons corn starch 

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2 cups whipping cream 

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Cool thoroughly. 

4 Add vanilla. Whip the cream, and fold 1 1/2 

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Hart Garden Tour May 19th & 20th 

Step through the rose covered 

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is just one of the beautiful gardens 

featured on the Gardens 

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hosted by the United Garden 

Club Council of Hartwell, GA. 

A master gardener from the 

Northeast Georgia Master Gardeners 

will be at each garden 

to answer questions, identify 

plants, give hints, etc. 

Eight (8) gardens, including 

the Botanical Garden of Hart 

County, will be featured during 

the two day tour – Saturday, May 19 

10 am to 4 pm; Sunday, May 20 1 to 4 pm. 

One ticket ($15), with driving directions, 

covers all eight gardens, allowing 

you to tour as often as you 

like. Tickets available at Bailes- 

Cobb in Hartwell, the Hart 

County Chamber of Commerce, 

or by contacting Janell Grice at 

706.376.2815. 

Visit Golfview Garden 

(Agnew Garden) – a quiet, 

shady garden and bird sanctuary 

which showcases a variety of 

azaleas, daylilies, iris, and camellias, 

overlooking hole #13 at the 

Hartwell Golf Course. 

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plantings added from mother’s and grandmother’s 

gardens in Royston, GA. Of particular 

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The Sharing Garden (Stafford Garden) 

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There is something in bloom year 

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shade gardens, children’s playground, 

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the owners and all who visit. A special 

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TLC Tips for Lawn and Garden Maintenance 

Whether you’re considering the 

resale value of your home or are 

simply resigned to doing maintenance 

projects to keep your house in good 

condition, your lawn and garden could 

certainly benefit from some TLC of the 

home improvement variety. 

The exterior of your house commands 

most first impressions, and even mild 

winters inflict seasonal damage. If you 

don’t know where to start, a home improvement 

project checklist may help. 

Consider the following lawn and garden 

maintenance tips from home and garden 

experts at HGTV and MarthaStewart. 

com: 

Start gently. Remove piles of dead 

leaves from the lawn. Not only will your 

grass grow greener, a clean lawn helps 

maximize fertilizers and pesticides. Don’t 

fertilize your grass too early though. April 

is the general benchmark; any sooner 

might result in yellow spots. 

Check gutters for leaks and debris. 

Loose gutters cause improper drainage, so 

water can collect in basements and crawl 

spaces. Downspouts should point away 

from the foundation of the house and 

must be clear of all debris. 

Start a roof fund. It’s a good rule of 

thumb to check your roof for rotted, buckled, 

loose or missing shingles after winter 

because summer sun will only worsen the 

damage. Since roof maintenance is expensive, 

it’s also smart to start a fund or consider 

replacing your shingle roof with long 

lasting metal roofing. 

Remove piles of wood or debris 

stacked near the home. It should be kept 

far away from the foundation and stacked 

18 inches off the ground. These preventative 

measures help keep insect pests from 

exploring your home. 

Don’t strain yourself, and stay hydrated. 

This might be the first time you’ve 

done any heavy lifting or spent hours in 

the sun for months. Remember to drink 

plenty of fluids, take breaks and stretch 

your muscles. If you suffer from backaches 

and muscle strains, keep some relief like 

Absorbine Jr. (www.absorbinejr.com) on 

hand. Its herbal ingredients and uncanny 

ability to ease muscle and back pain make 

it a must-have for yard work. 

Call a professional to clean your 

AC unit. Heating and cooling experts recommend 

an annual servicing since clean 

coils work more efficiently. When the 

summer’s blazing heat drives you indoors, 

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A 

lot of people would love to have a 

front yard garden that has the most 

incredible hydrangeas or azaleas 

growing beautifully. This dream takes a 

lot of time and effort, however, so if you 

are among those that want to achieve it, 

you will have to work hard starting today. 

Starting small is definitely the way to 

go, especially if you are a novice in this 

particular craft. One of the things you 

can concentrate on first is the choice in 

plants you wish to grow, i.e. flowers, trees, 

or even vegetables. It is definitely wise 

to choose plants that do not require too 

much maintenance but if you are confident 

enough about your growing skills, 

roses, orchids, and bonsai trees make for 

great options. 

Getting the soil ready is essential in 

order that you can grow beautiful things 

in the garden. Using organic fertilizers is 

Top Tips for Garden Landscaping 

the best way to go because they do not 

pose any threat to the environment or to 

human health. Becoming familiar with 

different types of organic fertilizers like 

horse manure or steer manure will help 

you do a great job in preparing the garden 

soil for excellent growing conditions. 

Naturally, a rich and well decorated 

lawn is what you would want which calls 

for different garden landscaping ideas 

such as fountains, fences, and lighting. 

The idea is to incorporate as much of your 

personality into the design so as to make 

it a little haven that is not only beautiful 

to look at but is also a quintessential reflection 

of you. 

Outdoor furniture is a very common 

garden landscaping feature which also 

happens to be quite practical. If you have 

the space to accommodate a full set, you 

might as well go for it, especially if you 

wish to have a proper area to accommodate 

your guests during the day when the 

sun is out but it is not too hot. 

Proper illumination is a large part 

of decorating your garden. The patio is 

where it all starts so you might want to 

invest in a great pair of sconces or wall 

lamps that illuminate the space and highlight 

naturally beauty. Garden lights are 

recommended not only for practical purposes 

but also for highlighting the best 

features of the area even at night. 

In order to keep your garden in great 

shape, it is necessary to understand its 

needs such as regular and controlled watering, 

tilling, mowing, and weed removal. 

Watering has to be season and weather 

appropriate because gardens which are 

too dry or too wet will never thrive so 

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Our 2012 Outstanding Class Senior 

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Dates To Remember 

May 1, 2012 

S&S/Metz Culinary Managment will assume management 

responsibility for Food & Nutritional Services. This enables 

Ty Cobb Healthcare System to enhance our food service 

opportunities for patients, visitors, and the public. 

Sterigen, LLC. will assume management responsibility for 

our Environmental Services and Laundry. Sterigen gives 

us the expertise to keep our new facility at its best. 



The Fitness Firm 

will relocate to the 

Wellness Center 

on the Ty Cobb 

Regional Campus. 

All of the services 

offered by the 

Fitness Firm will 

remain the same. 

Grand Opening Celebration at Ty Cobb Regional 

Medical Center. Come see the facility fi rst hand, 

take tours and see all the pictures that were chosen 

from the Photo Contest. Stay tuned to the paper and 

radio for details about this exciting event. 

May 31, 2012 

Hart County Hospital will close. Services will move 

to Cobb Memorial Hospital until June 30, 2012. Any 

Hart County inpatients will be transferred to Cobb 

Memorial at this time. 

Starting May 31, if you have a need for emergency 

care, the Cobb Memorial Emergency Room will be 

available to care for you. The Emergency Room will 

be expanded to offer Fast Track services to help with 

the fl ow of patients and minimize wait times. 

July 1, 2012 

Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center officially 

opens. Cobb Memorial will close and services 

will move to Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center. 

Current inpatients at Cobb Memorial will be 

transferred to Ty Cobb Regional. All emergency 

patients will be sent to Ty Cobb Regional 

Medical Center.

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