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his is a year with elections, budget cuts, and a declining economy. We, as sheriffs of the great State of Georgia, must put forth even greater effort to give the best of our abilities to our citizens. We must first and foremost position integrity as the centerpiece of our professional and personal lives. We were elected on promises that we made to the people of our county, and we must perform to the highest standards possible in order to keep the trust of our community. In my humble opinion, this is the most important pledge we make as elected officials. We must also help the newly elected sheriffs entering our Association on January 1, 2009, to make this their priority. Morals and principles continue to decline, and it is crucial that we, as sheriffs, set the stage for a wholesome and safe America. Concerning young people and our tough economic times, now more than ever our sheriffs must commit increased support to the 2 / The Georgia Sheriff
Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes. We must continue to provide a safe haven for Georgia’s abused and neglected children. The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association must maintain its relationship with our Governor and the General Assembly. We have an excellent rapport with them, thanks to Terry Norris and our staff. They do a great job and have a positive influence on any endeavor they undertake. We want them to know how much we appreciate their hard work. On a pleasurable note, I hope everyone enjoys the upcoming holiday season. May we all have joy and peace and remember the reason for the season. Sincerely,
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In This Issue November 2008 Message from the President
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P.O. Box 1000 Stockbridge, GA 30281 SPONSORS Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes, Inc. OFFICERS
Youth Homes News
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Gary Hutchins President Jefferson County
Logan Marshall 1st Vice President McDuffie County
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In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gene Pope 2nd Vice President Butts County
Scott Berry
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Leave A Legacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Secretary/Treasurer Oconee County Mike Jolley Immediate Past President Harris County
Contributor Spotlight
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REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS Ralph Kellett Chattooga County, Region 1 Thomas Brown Dekalb County, Region 2
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Association News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Billy Carlisle Dawson County, Region 3 Donny Turner Troup County, Region 4
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Fund Raisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jerry Modena Bibb County, Region 5 Gerald Lawson Lincoln County, Region 6 Wiley Griffin Decatur County, Region 7
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Randy Kendrick Turner County, Region 8 Jimmy McDuffie Effingham, Region 9 CHAPLAIN Gary Hutchins Jefferson County SR. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT James A. “Bud” Cody
ON THE COVER: Sheriff Donny Turner and children from the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes decorate the tree at the new chapel at Pineland.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT J. Terry Norris EDITOR Myra Pearrell
Editorial Creed: The Georgia Sheriff is the official publication of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association. Published quarterly, the magazine is designed to keep our supporters and sheriffs statewide informed and aware of information about the Association and Georgia’s law enforcement community. The Georgia Sheriff / 3
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oday I am here to represent the LaGrange youth home, Pineland. It has been a wonderful place in many ways. First, it showed me that there are still places in the world where you don’t have to worry or feel scared. It also taught me that manners and patience is the best way of getting things you want. But above all, it taught me to love someone not by appearance but by what’s inside. I want to thank the people that had the biggest effect on me and my crazy life. Special thanks to Mr. Fran, Mrs. Swan, Mr. Walter, and Mr. Tom. I can’t even begin to tell you all of them. I guess the biggest thanks goes out to all of you who provide and care for all of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes. Thank you. 4 / The Georgia Sheriff
have been at Cherokee Estate Youth Home for a year and a half. This will be my senior year, and I would like to attend law school after graduation. I was very upset and evil my first day. I was not going to stay, and I made that very clear to everyone there. As I began to leave the property, Ms. Nikita picked me up at the end of the road and said to me that I have a choice to stay or go to a Youth Detention Center. I chose to stay, and that was the best thing I have ever done. When I came to Cherokee, I was a stupid young and impulsive little girl searching for a place to fit in, belong and be loved. At Cherokee, I found that and so much more. Now I am a smart, outgoing and confident young lady. My greatest influence has come from my faith in God, Ms. Nikita, and Mrs. Teresa, family, friends, staff and residents. All these people are responsible for the young lady I have become. I want you to know that Cherokee will rescue you from your worst situations, but most of all they will rescue and save you from yourself. My advice to the other residents is to turn to staff for strength and guidance—they will go out of their way to help you the best way they can. Thank you to the Cherokee staff, the youth homes, sheriffs, and contributors for all you do for Georgia’s children.
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ach year, the Youth Home campuses select one resident based upon their accomplishments, positive behavior and leadership qualities. The young people are recognized at the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Summer Training Conference. Following are excerpts from their speeches at the Youth Homes dinner, held at the Boys’ Ranch:
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am seventeen and a junior. I am happy and honored to represent MountainView. I would like to thank you for providing and supporting such a safe and wonderful place for youth to live. MountainView has provided me with support, understanding, positive role models, educational opportunities, and a great place to live. I want to thank everyone for all that you do, and I want you to know that it is greatly appreciated.
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tephen, 17, was selected as Youth of the Year for Herrington Homestead for the second year in a row. Stephen thanked the staff, sheriffs and supporters for making it possible for him to live at Herrington Homestead. The staff at Herrington said Stephen is an inspiration to younger children, and though he has had a difficult year, has persevered.
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want to welcome each of you to our Boys’ Ranch home. We have all been looking forward to this night. Everyone has been real busy getting ready for your visit. On March 3, 2005, my brothers and I were removed from our family in Colquitt County and brought to the Ranch. We were upset at first, but this was a time for me to step up and take care of my brothers. When I arrived at the Ranch, I was placed in the Crawford Cottage with Mr. Allen and Mrs. Serena. They were my house parents and took care of me for about two years before they became house parents for the girls. I want to thank them for loving me as if I were one of their own. When Crawford Cottage closed for renovation, I was moved to Steele Cottage to live with Mr. Les and Mrs. Linda Bunte. They have been my house parents since January. I would also like to thank them for their love. There have been many good role models for me at the Ranch. I have looked up to some of the older boys for guidance and understanding, and they have been like older brothers. There are many other people who have been positive influences in my life: Ms. Beth, Ms. Teresa, Ms. Dasher, and Mr. Shaun. Thanks to all the sheriffs in the state and contributors who help provide us with a home. And most importantly, I owe everything to my hero, God. The Georgia Sheriff / 5
The smell of baked turkey, homemade casseroles, and finger-licking chocolate cake fill the Georgia Sheriffs’Youth Homes every year at Thanksgiving.
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n addition to enjoying the traditional feast, each youth home family unites as the house parents and youth gather together to decorate the campuses and cottages, share stories and memories, and just simply enjoy their newly found love and laughter. Each home is usually visited by local organizations who enhance the holiday spirit. Many churches, businesses, local groups and sheriffs’ offices join in the celebration
n, and any occasio r fo g n ti a r s like deco age alway tt o C rd a W t the girls a rrena and s. e S d n a n e oliday ents All Housepar stive mood for the h fe a get into 6 / The Georgia Sheriff
Steele Cottage looks festive for every holid ay, thanks to Les, Lin da and the boys.
by providing gifts, events, and food-filled dishes to each home. As with any family holiday function, the smell of food is not the only thing that fills the room of each home. Emotions of all kinds are mixed in the batter of the special occasion. Each young person may experience an array of emotion from homesickness to the fear of change. Fortunately, the caring staff, the compassionate sheriffs and the house parents provide the strength, the listening ears, and the open arms each youth needs. The boys and girls endure many emotions, but they find that they share those feelings with numerous other boys and girls they can now call their brothers and sisters. The sheriffs of Georgia protect our youth and preserve our future. In doing so, each young person is offered the opportunity to experience life within a family. From the mountains of Cherokee Estate to the pastures of the Boys’ Ranch, these youth celebrate the holidays with warmth and fun while learning the true meaning behind each special occasion. Making memories, making families, the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth homes strive to provide quality lives for the youth . . . every day. The Georgia Sheriff / 7
The staffs at the Youth Homes feel that it is very important for the children to be involved in extracurricular activities in school, so their days are filled with sports, ROTC, band, drama and several school clubs. It gives them a since of belonging and the pride of being a part of a team effort. Lowndes County is well known for its status as a number one football team. The boys at the Boys' Ranch have always been proud to be a part of such an outstanding team. It is not unusual for the Ranch to have several players on the Hahira Middle school team, the Lowndes County 9th grade tame, JV and LHS Vikings. Here, boys and girls from the Boys’ Ranch gather before the Lowndes High School Homecoming festivities. Back row, left to right: Monica, Jerome, Jennie, Kayla; front row, left to right: Juan, Jose and John.
Les Bunte, house parent, accompanied several boys from the Boys’ Ranch to the Tailgate at Tygart Fellowship and Worship Service. The event was sponsored by the Hahira United Methodist Church and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The boys were inspired by the messages from athletes and coaches.
Staff and children enjoy the playhouse provided to the Boys’ Ranch by Colquitt County Sheriff Al Whittington, far right, and friends at the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office.
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The boys join in as Shoal Creek Baptist Church sponsors the annual fishing event at Pineland. The day was a blast for all attending and the boys spent a day that will be remembered by all who attended.
The dedication of the Pineland Chapel on July 20 was celebrated by Board members, Key Club members, supporters, staff and the children. The ceremonies honored the Key Club members from around the state for their commitment to the Chapel and their resolve to see this project through. According to Shayne Goddard, Director of Pineland, this project has been a true blessing not only for the program here, but for the staff, children, and the Board. Everyone has worked together to complete this project, from the children and staff doing the landscaping, to the Board raising funds and providing in-kind gifts to bring the project in at budget.
Pineland staff, Board members, residents, and Key Club members past and present assist with the ribbon cutting at the Chapel dedication.
The boys and staff at Pineland have embarked on a new project: commercially producing hay. The products offered range from mulch and horse quality square bales to cow and horse quality rolls. This portion of the program is aimed at teaching the boys a strong work ethic and how to start and finish a job. The great part about the program is the boys earn extra spending money, while helping to provide needed items around the farm. Anyone wishing to assist with the needs of this program can help by funding needed equipment or by providing good used hay equipment. The current needs are one square baler and three good dry transfer truck trailers. If you would like to help, please contact Pineland at 706-845-9771. The Georgia Sheriff / 9
n the way i ting a t e g y precia ur-da d a fo shows, ap e y o j and tly en recen ent parks w e i m V e n untai amus nd Mo ble to visit a e t a a ee Est were herok see. They C t a staff ennes ts and ntains of T away. n e d i s me ou Re fun ti iful m beaut axing and l the re
an y for ecentl ortive, r s r e memb emely supp them. oard B l a extr visit with c o s are ed l r n o i e b o j m f time t me taf and s me. Board s enjoy the s t n e resid cial ti nd the boy a inView eal and so a t n u gm Mo evenin 10 / The Georgia Sheriff
Cherokee Estate and MountainView residents enjoyed a day of games, food and activities recently with the folks at Shiloh Ministries.
Cherokee Estate residents attended a Dance Camp sponsored by the Dalton Arts Project. Our thanks to the Project, whose participants have been so involved with our students. The residents enjoy the creative classes and activities at Dance Camp.
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Memorial Fund
Many of our friends and supporters find the Georgia Sheriffs’Youth Homes Memorial Fund a practical means of helping a child and simultaneously commemorating a departed friend or loved one. Donations can be made in memory of loved ones or in honor of a friend or loved one on their birthday, anniversary, or a special occasion.All monies contributed to the Memorial Fund are used for only two purposes:
• to further the education of our seniors through college or vocational school, and
• for capital improvements that will serve our children in the future.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GEORGIA SHERIFFS’ MEMORIAL FUND ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY NAME OF THE DECEASED. DONORS ARE LISTED AFTER THE NAME IN WHOSE MEMORY THEY CONTRIBUTED. MR. JULIAN ABEL Clara & Lloyd Young
Logan Buchanan Malcolm & Susan Mercer Charles & Jeri Mobley Jason & Loree Gunter
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED JULY 1, 2008 TO OCTOBER 14, 2008.
MR. AL BUTLER Mr. & Mrs. O.H. Rhodes
MR. RAY CHILDS Jean & Calen McDonald
MRS. BARBARA BUTLER Sheriff Bill Harrell
MR. LYNN CHITWOOD Scott Chitwood
MR. GENE L. BUTLER Ray & Mary Walker
MR. HARRIS D. CLARK Mark Harden & Family
CAPT. U.S.N. RET. PHIL AMMONS Mary Bradley & Jack Pagel
MR. ROBERT N. BEMIS LTC Dwight R. McGhee Mildred B. Bemis Charles G. Walker Elizabeth M. Bemis
MR. BRUCE CABRAL Stan & Julie Stuart
MR. CECIL AMOS Sheriff Butch Reece
MR. BILL BERRY The Skeet Collins Family
MS. MARIE PERKINS CAIN Shirley Lane
MR. ELMER LEE CLEMENTS Jimmy & Vicki Copeland Bill & Lindsey Kaiser
MS. DELORES TIPTON BOWEN Betty W. Elkins
MR. BOB CAMBY Phillip, Carol & Duff Ayers
MS. LOLA MAE BOWEN Gene & Betty Johnson
MRS. TRACIE S. CANADY Sheriff Bill Harrell
MR. ROBERT A. BOWEN, JR. Donnie & Peggy Haralson
MR. LEWIS BROOKS Bernice Stripling
MRS. CHRISTINE CANNON Weyerhauser Company Employees Vivian Taylor Tracy Marchman Bud Cody Terri Norris Harry Wood James R. "Bump" Welch Mr. & Mrs. Jack L. Fokes Kathleen & Earl Futch Janice Haugabook Betty Hall Amy R. Johnson Bernice Southerland Mr. & Mrs. Donald S. Wood Gail Peaster C-Mart dba Piggly Wiggly Judge Larry Wall Judge Mitzie Way Kathy Royal Pam Register The Buddy Moore Family Ready Mix USA Linda James Arnita Jowers
MR. CHARLES BROWN Dr. Walter, Virginia & Allen Culpepper
MRS. YVONNE G. CAREY Bill Hines & Family
MS. MARY FRANCES BROWN Donnie & Peggy Haralson Dale & Patricia Frazier Billy & Mary Ellen Hancock Dr. & Mrs. Reuben S. Roberts, Jr.
MRS. M. PAULINE CARLTON Joe & Christine Parker Mary D. Blair Melissa & Steven Mitchell & Family Mark & Alba Blair & Family Dickey & Rosemary Thaggard
MR. FRED ADAMSON Sheriff Mike Yeager MRS. ALICE AMERSON Betty Brown
MR. JIM ANDERSON Bake & Ellen Alston MR. SHERMAN ANTHONY, SR. Sherman Anthony, Jr. Towanda Anthony MS. META AUGENSTEIN Arthur & Elsie Weisenbacher MR. STAN BAGWELL Wesley & Linda Walraven MR. HAROLD R. BAILEY Harold N. Bailey MR. JAMES N. BAILEY Mark Harden & Family The Staff of Johnson Monument Co. MR. JERRY BAILEY Kay Wilkinson MS. SUSAN BAILEY Keith Wisener MRS. LUCIA G. BANKSTON R. Carlton Powell MR. RICKEY E. BARBER Dan & Marie Branch MR. DERRICK BARBOUR Johnnie & Lucy Becham MR. H. M. BARFIELD Mr. & Mrs. David Peterson MR. DON BARNES Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Harvey Bo & Anne Barrow MRS. VIRGINIA S. BARNES Mary Hudlow Lewis Eura C. Foster MR. HENRY BARUCH Sharon Toth Lois N. Burns MS. HELEN BARWICK Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Harvey MR. BLAKE BATCHELOR Johnny & Carol Hawkins MS. MILDRED BEARDEN Barry & Ellen Brown MR. WILLIAM K. BECHAM Johnnie Becham MRS. DORIS H. BEDINGFIELD Susan & Ronnie Rogers MR. HUGH L. BELCHER, SR. Fred Shaver, Jr.
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MR. JACK BOYD Bill Hines MR. FARRIS C. BRASWELL Cel Hightower MS. PEGGY BRASWELL Bill & Ruby Roberts MS. VELMA BRASWELL-HALE Flanel & David Tawzer MR. A. M. BRIDGES Mr. & Mrs. Jack Vann MS. NANCY BRIDGES Donnie & Peggy Haralson MR. JOHN BRITT Ruby B. Britt MR. ELLIOTT BROOKS Sheriff W. E. Bozeman Merrie Johnson
MRS. SARA PAGE BRUNSON Johnie & Evans Crockett MR. SHELBON BRUNSON Mr. & Mrs. Charles Barry MR. JAMES C. BUCKNER Ricky & Vicki Gay Lee Gay Dickey & Rosemary Thaggard Joe & Christine Parker MR. ROY HILTON BURGESS Tracy Marchman Terry Norris Bud Cody George & Allene Massey MR. ROBERT BURKE Jana & Billy Lindsey
MRS. ILA CARTER Mr. & Mrs. Bill Cline MR. KEVIN CAWLEY CHARLIE & WANDA CROWDER MS. IRENE W. CHAMBERLAIN Employees of the Brooks County Sheriff's Office MS. SUSANNE CHANCEY Joe & Helga Silva MR. CHRIS CHILDERS Stan & Cathy Evans MR. GEORGE CHILDS Jerry & Janis Mangum
SGT. JOE COLQUITT Theresa Passarelli MS. DEBORAH D. COMBS C.L. & Lee Shelton MR. ASHFORD CONNER Mark, Jimmie Lynn & Heather Harden Turner County Stock Yards, Inc. MR. WILLIE R. COOK, JR. Jill Dely & Family ASHLEY COURSON Ms. Pat Aycock MR. C. B. COX Donald Hays & Family Sheriff W. E. Bozeman Ross & Margaret NeSmith MR. A. P. CRANE Larry S. Boak MR. LEO CRYDER, SR. Sheriff Terry & Karen Deese MRS. RUTH CULBRETH Doris Culbreth Becky C. Morrell MS. STEPHANIE M. CURD Effie & Kenny Miles MRS. OLGA G. DANIEL Danny & Sharon Toth DANNY Charles & Bobbie Spivey MRS. DARLENE DAVIDSON John Davidson MS. ELAINE M. DAVIS Donnie & Peggy Haralson MR. ERNEST B. DAVIS Ret. Chief & Mrs. Harold D. Thomas (BABY) JACOBI DAVIS Mr. & Mrs. L. J. Fontaine Mr. & Mrs. Fred McCoy MR. ROSS DAVIS Shirley Merritt MS. ANN DEBRAY Joseph & Helga Silva MR. TED I. DELOACH Allijean Stubbs MRS. NANCY DENISON Stan & Sandy Reaves Joye Minor Mr. & Mrs. Mike Kuratli William & Zelda Klebsch Vince A. Denison
Boyden & Florence Frericks
MR. RANDELL FOWLER Sheriff Scott Chitwood
MRS. TASSIE GRIMSLEY Roger & Janice Gay
MR. JOSHUA T. HIGHSMITH Sheriff Ronnie McQuaig
MR. EARL (JACK) FRASHIER Morris & Nancy Mason
MR. KEITH GRINSTEIN George & Allene Massey
MS. THELMA HIGHTOWER Mary K. Hightower & Family
MS. SUSAN FULCHER Green Meadows Golf Course
MR. DENNIS GROGAN Jim Benedict
MR. FRANKLIN HILL Darrell & Sandra Watson
MR. ALTON GARRETT Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church
MRS. SUE GUNN Wilbur & Inez Harbuck
MR. FRANKLIN C. GARLEY Donnie & Peggy Haralson
MR. MAX GYSIN Sheriff Neil Warren
MR. BENNY GIAFAGLIONE Butch & Susie Potter
MR. DAVID L. HACKLE Clara Hackle
MR. WILLIE F. GIBBS Eddie & Stella Minson & Family
MR. M. D. HADLEY R. K. McLaughlin
MR. R. T. GILDER, JR. Sheriff Bill Harrell
MR. DONALD HAGAN Phillip, Carol & Duff Ayers
MS. SHERRY DOBSON David & Debra Payne
MS. ELIZABETH BYRD GILL Charlie & Wanda Crowder
DR. WILLIAM A. DODD Sheriff Bill Harrell
MS. DELORIS P. GILLIAM Mr. & Mrs. Bob Davis
MS. MARTHA J. HAGOOD Sheriff Neil Warren Chief Deuputy Lynda Coker Retired Sheriff Bill Hutson
MR. HOKE D. DOROUGH Eula Jo Sheffield A. J. Wright
MR. EDGAR P. GILLIAM Betty J. Gilliam
MR. BILL HALEY, SR. Johnny & Carol Hawkins
MR. HUBERT GILLIARD Turner County Stockyards, Inc.
MR. E.D. HALL John Phillip Huges
MR. EDWARD P. HITT Harold Cooper Billy Wisdom Doreen & Art Johns John & Martha Gibson "Son Shine" Sunday School ClassPowell Baptist Church The Powell Sisters-Nora, Betty, Ann, Ella Marion & Shelby Swanson Namon & Peggy Woods David & Beverly Parker Gloria Williams & Family Donna & Tim Sumner Linda & Jerry Butler Joyce Traylor David & Debbie Payne Margie F. Moore Jackie Frye Sherry Carroll
MR. DAVID W. GILSTRAP Terry Norris Tracy Marchman Bud Cody
MS. GAIL M. HALL Dianne & Edwin Stith
MR. ALFRED K, GLOVER, SR. Vicky Y. Glover
MRS. WYNELLE HALL Charles & Ann Woodruff
MS. RHONDA A. GODFREY Naideen Tucker Eunice Alderman Gene & Karin Brock
MR. BILLY HANCOCK Citizens Community Bank
MS. MARY LEE HOLLAND W. O. Bill Sprayberry Dorothy C. Holland
MR. MERRELL HAMMOCK Martha & Shelor Rodgers
MR. JOSEPH A. DRURY David J. Drury, Jr.
MR. FRANK GOLDEN Penny Houston Byrd & Cay Simmons
MR. MARION C. HOLMES Virginia A. Holmes
MRS. POLLYANNA HAMMOND Sheriff Mike Yeager
MS. SARAH HOLMON Mr. & Mrs. Charles Barry
MR. ROGER DUNCAN Mr. & Mrs. Bob Davis
MR. SAMUEL GOODRICH Johnny & Carol Hawkins
MR. W. EARL HAMRICK , SR. Wilma Early
MS. ANITA HONEA David & Shirley Hopper
MR. LEONARD DUNLAP Buck & Jane Newsom John, Tequila & Monica Murphy
MR. MIKE GOOGE Barry & Ellen Brown
MRS. MURRELL G. HANCOCK Gloria Carlton
MR. FRED HOOD Mrs. Nancy Barlett Biles
MR. GEORGE E. HAND Richard & Shirley Nabors
MR. WALTON HOOD Kenny & Effie Miles Rachel & Charles Hendrix
MR. BILL DENNEY Mahlon & Oleria Lane MS. GLORIA DESWARTE Barbara & Ottis Harper MS. BONNIE S. DICKSON Donna H. Dixon MRS. RUTH M. DICKSON Joe, Orelia, Patti & Jerry MR. WILBUR DIX Mitzi Campbell MR. JAMES HAROLD DIXON Sheriff W. E. Bozeman Merrie Johnson Virginia Collins Jean R. Luke
MR. WILLIAM A. DOROUGH Donnie & Peggy Haralson MRS. JANE DOSS Ricki , Vicky & Lee Gay MS. KATHLEEN L. DOWDEN Katherine M. Leach MR. JOHN W. DOZIER Mr. & Mrs. M.W. Wakefield MR. CHRISTOPHER A. DRURY David J. Drury, Jr. MR. DAVID J. DRURY, III David J. Drury, Jr.
MRS. FAITH EILDERS Dianne Stith MR. MATT ELLIS Mr. & Mrs. Bob Davis MR. BOB ELMORE Penn, Virginia & Allen Culpepper MR. REECE EVANS Jerry & Janis Mangum Bosie & Cindy Griffith & Family Gloria, Mitchell & Marty Clark MR. JAMES W. FAIRCLOTH Mike Fraser's Auto Repair Robert & Rose Graham MR. JOHN C. FAIRCLOTH Ronnie & Anne Fuller MR. JOHN FEAZELL Ronald Plair MR. AL FENDLEY Billy & Jana Lindsey MR. EDUARDO FERRER Henry County Sheriff's Reserve MR. GIFFORD FLYNT, JR. Ross & Margaret NeSmith Randy & Shelda Covington Brenda Douglas
MS. BERTA MAE GORDON Joyce & Mike Hencley Jennifer Welch Tina Duncan MS. LISA K. GOSS Mr. & Mrs. James M. Goss MR. ANTHONY GOSSELIN Phyllis M. Gosselin MS. SAMANTHA D. GRAHAM Gary & Sam Alexander MR. BILL GREEN Donnie & Peggy Haralson Larry & Claire Walker
REVEREND HERBERT HALL Kadel & Billy Williams
MRS. BERNICE W. HARALSON Donna Hobbs Dixon David Hobbs
MR. CHARLES HOUGH Wayne & Janice Ward
MR. JAMES W. HARRIS Jerry & Rachael Jolly
MR. BILL HOUSCH Dr. Kirk Krueger
MS. ALMA W. HARRISON Turner County Stockyards, Inc.
MR. OSCAR HOVATTER Joyce & Jimmy Jones Bill Clanton
MR. WAYNE HARTIN Donnie & Peggy Haralson Glenda & Lamar Hughes Billy & Mary Ellen Hancock Bob & Mayson Bissell Betty Ward Cross
MR. GORDON FOLMAR Ross & Margaret NeSmith
DEPUTY ROBERT GRIFFIN Poster Animal Hospital David Powell Joan Poster, VMD
MR. GEORGE FOUNTAIN Earl & Vivian Frost
MRS. DODIE GRIFFITH Johnny & Carol Hawkins
MR. A. C. HORNE Woodmen of the World Lodge 104
MR. JIM HARPER Charlotte Beall
MS. MARGARET CRUTCHFIELD GREENE Sheriff Terry & Karen Deese
MS. JUDY GRIFFIN Jan Arrington Mike Zeiger
MRS. GLENDA HOLLAND Retired Sheriff & Mrs. Edd Walker
MR. P. M. HORNE Linda & Larry Jordan
MRS. LORENE T. HARRISON Jane B. Cox
MR. A. G. GRIFFIN Retired Sheriff & Mrs. Edd Walker
MRS. ELIZABETH HOLLAND W. O. "Bill " Sprayberry Dorothy C. Holland
MR. RAMSEY HARDIN Sheriff Butch Reece
MRS. EMMA GREEN Tom & Caroline White
RETIRED SHERIFF T. C. GREER Ms. Jeri Harris
MR. FRANK HOBBS Bo & Anne Barrow
MR. JAMES M. HOWARD Mr. & Mrs. John P. Sinnott MR. LARRY HOWARD Bobbie W. Howard MRS. PATRICA M. HOWARD R.L. & Trudy Shelton
MR. JOE S. HATFIELD Steve Cronic
MS. MERLE N. HOWELL Jobeth Burt
MR. ALBERT HECKLE Mrs. Travis Heckle
MRS. ESSIE HUGHES Earl & Vivian Frost
MR. EUGENE HECKLE Mrs. Travis Heckle
DR. RALPH HUIE Lorna Huie
MR. ARNOLD HELMS Glenda Digby
MRS. BRONNIE IVEY Margree Meeks
MR. JIMMY F. HENRY Leon & Pat Harris
MRS. ANNIE L. S. JACKSON Pete & Millie Smith
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MR. JAMES JACKSON Bill King
MR. ERNEST LITTLE, JR. Alan & Cheris Gardner
MR. LEE EARL JACKSON David & Julie Cathey
MR. HUGH D. LOYD Retha Loyd
MRS. MARGARET JAMES Cheris & Alan Gardner Edna Waters
MR. JOSEPH E. LUKE Jean R. Luke
MRS. MATTIE RUTH JEFFERSON George & Lenda Kirkland MR. JAMES (BUBBA) JOHNSON Butch & Susie Potter MR. LUKE CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON Eric L. Johnson MRS. ROY JOHNSON Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Harvey MR. W. RUDOLPH JOHNSON Larry S. Boak MR. BRIAN E. JONES Jamil Saba Donna & Lauren Adams MS. CANDY JONES Bo & Anne Barrow MR. CARLTON JONES Shirley Merritt MR. JACK JONES Nell Jones MR. TERRY JONES Donnie & Peggy Haralson MRS. DARRIE JORDAN W. G. Overby MR. BUFORD E. KENNEDY Donnie & Peggy Haralson MR. BURRIS A. KENT Ray A. Banks Maxine & Tommy Proctor MRS. GLORIA B. KIMBROUGH Bill & Betty Langer MS. MARCEE KIRKLAND Sheriff Terry & Karen Deese MS. MARTHA JONES KLEIN Bernice Stripling DR. JOE KNOTT Beverly & Gene Carroll MR. LAMAR LAND Mark, Jimmie Lynn & Heather Harden MR. BOB LANDRUM Sheriff Bill Harrell Sandra Landrum MR. BUDDY LANDS Billy & Debbie Reynolds Dorothy Hyde MRS. FRANCES LANE Roger & Janice Gay CCSO DEPUTY MICHAEL LANGFORD Sheriff Mike Yeager MR. EMERY LANGLEY The Skeet Collins Family WILLIAM & FRANCES LANSFORD Gilbert & Linda Martin MR. HOMER LASSETTER Sheriff Mike Yeager MR. TROY LASTINGER Ken & Elizabeth Jarvis MS. DOT LEE Larry & Claire Walker MS. FLORENCE E. LEWIS Mary & Frank Olsen Don & Gladys Waller Gail H. Chatman MR. CHARLES LINDSEY Phillip, Carol & Duff Ayers
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MR. JIMMY LUMLEY Sheriff Bill Harrell MR. JOHN LUNSFORD Jackie Lunsford COL. EDISON A. LYNN, JR. (USA, RET.) Isabella T. Lynn MS. AMANDA MCCAY Donnie & Peggy Haralson MS. VANGIE MCCORVEY Eloise B. Ellis MR. BILL MCCOY E.H. & Joann Williams MRS. BOBBIE MCCRIMMON Bonnie Roberson Connie Slade MR. NORMAN MCDONALD Doris McDonald MR. CURTIS MCDUFFIE Mike Fraser's Auto Repair MR. HERBERT P. MCGEE Mary K. Hightower & Family LEROY & MARY MCGEE Pearl Purvis MR. BOLEY C. MCGINNIS Stan & Cathy Evans MR. PETE MCGLAMERY Nora & Tommy Stephens MS. DOROTHY MCINTYRE Donnie & Peggy Haralson Bill & Helen Vickery
MR. JOSEPH E. MILLER Fred Mayfield & Company Ann O. Miller MS. VIRGINIA JO MILLER Sara Summerville DR. JAMES B. MINOR Carlus & Bertie Gay MRS. MARY T. MINOR Carlus & Bertie Gay MR. BILLY K. MOBLEY, SR. Margie Mobley MR. AUSTIN MOODY John Rountree MRS. MILDRED P. MOODY Sara Anne M. Jones MR. CLAUDE MOORE Sara D. Touchton MS. GURLINE MOORE Donnie & Peggy Haralson MR. SAM MOORE Martha & Rhodell Dunn Randy Dely & Family
MR. PHILLIP PAULK Ken & Elizabeth Jarvis
MS. ANN PENN Donnie & Peggie Haralson
MR. WILLIAM MORGAN Wayne County Sheriffs' Office Employees
MR. HERBERT PERO Walter Vollenweider
MS. DORIS ORDELIA MORRIS Sheriff Scott Chitwood
MRS. SARA NELL PETERS Walt & Len Brooks & Sons
MR. MARION MORRIS Richard, Tammy & Ashley Merritt
MR. CHAD PHAGAN Angie & Jay Jowers & Family Linda James
MR. JERRY MORROW Bo & Anne Barrow
MRS. LILLIAN MURPHY Bernice & Tom Strickland
MR. GAYLE NEWTON MANLEY Mary & Frank Olson
MRS. CALLIE NASH Kathleen Hayes
MRS. HELEN PARKER MANN Jim Ramsey
MR. CHARLES E. NEAL, SR. Glenda & Lamar Hughes Cindy & Jimmy Hughes Tracy & Missy Hughes Lofton & Murlene Haymons
MS. EULA MERL MEEKS Bill Pelt
MR. ERRIS PAULK Pete, Ella & Jim Martin Dot Price Rebcca Powell
MR. BILL MORAN Charlie & Wanda Crowder
MRS. JANIE E. MAHAN Rex Blevins
MS. DIANE MEEKS Byrd & Cay Simmons
MS. JEAN PATTERSON Don & Dottie Monetti
MR. WILLIAM PEARSON Sheriff Terry & Karen Deese
MS. BARBARA MULLIS Bob & Faye Davis
MR. COLEMAN MEADOWS Danny & Sharon Toth
MR. CARL L. PATRICK, SR. The Carl & Frances Patrick Foundation, Inc.
MR. WESLEY MOORE Vanelle S. Baskin
MS. GLADYS MCMILLAN Bob & Faye Davis
MRS. RUTH MATHEWS W. O. Bill Sprayberry
MR. HUGHES PALMER Jimmy & Cissy Harvey Charles & Donna Jordan Jane Devane Kenneth Phillips
MS. JACQUELINE PEACOCK Linton & Latrelle Brannen
MR. WILLIAM (BILL) MOUNT Timmy Jackson
MRS. FRANCIS E. MARTIN I. W. Wood & Family
MR. HILL O'NEAL Mr. & Mrs. Bill Miller
MR. W. W. MOORE Sonny Mathis
MRS. ANNABELL MCLEOD Linda & Wayne Dykes
MR. ED MASSEY, JR. Paula & Sonny Stapleton
MR. THOMAS W. OLLIFF, JR. Colquitt County Prison Employees Richard & Vickie Sangster Lazelle & Donnie Sangster Tammy & Joe Livingston Faculty & Staff-Moultrie Technical College
MRS. JEANIE NEELY Bo & Anne Barrow MR. CARLTON B. NEVILLE Mr. Wendell Neville, Sr. MR. LAMAR NEWBERN Larry & Claire Walker MS. JOSEPHINE M. NEWCOMB Lou Ann Burnett MR. G. T. "THERON" NEWMAN Billy & Mary Ellen Hancock
MS. CONNIE PHILLIPS Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Harvey MRS. LAVERNE PHILLIPS Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Harvey MS. ROBIN PONCINIC Rep. Penny Houston MS. DOROTHY PONDERS Hughes & Wright Funeral Home, Inc. MR. FREEMAN POOLE Sheriff Neil Warren Chief Lynda Coker Retired Sheriff Bill Hutson The Skeet Collins Family MS. SUE PORTER Bill & Ruby Roberts MR. DEMP POSEY Donnie & Peggy Haralson Arthur & Gail Posey Earlie E. Posey Donna H. Dixon MRS. ALVA PRESCOTT Jimmy, Betty & Terry Norris MR. JOSEPH C. PRESCOTT Nellie Jo Prescott
MS. DOT NIX Jean R. Luke
MS. JENNA PRICE David & Tom Wheeler Jack & Sharon Pridgen Wilmer & Jean Wheeler Van & Julie Murphy
MS. MARTHADEANE NOLLEY Lori Brown
MR. DAVID PURDY Donnie & Peggy Haralson
MR. JAMES MILEY Citizens Community Bank
MS. EVELYN J. NORMAN Charles F. Ackerman
MS. HETTIE L. QUATTLEBAUM Wylene Danielson
MR. DOYLE MILLER Leland & Jeanette Clanton
MS. EVELYN NORRIS David, Shirley & Donnie Hopper
MR. HAROLD D. QUICK, SR. Johnie & Evans Crockett
MR. DANNY O'CONNELL Billy C. Lanier
MS. MARIE RAGSDALE Brooks & Beverly Buchanan
MR. ANGELO MELVIN Jana & Billy Lindsey MS. DOLORES ANN MEYER Harriette P. Harris MR. JOHN P. MIKA, SR. Kenny Hutchinson Cary & Anita Martin
MR. MILTON H. NEWTON, JR. Angeline M. Salter
MS. CONNIE H. RAINES Donnie & Peggy Haralson Earlie E. Posey Glenda & Lamar Hughes Billy & Mary Ellen Hancock Bobby & Shirley Davis
MS. BRENDA JEAN IRVIN SMITH Sheriff Jamil Saba Donna Adams
MRS. JULIA ANN THOMPSON Mr. & Mrs. T. P. Strickland, jr.
MR. JOHN WILLARD Edith, Jesse, Jr & Sheila Willard
MS. RUBY THOMPSON Sheriff Bill Harrell
MR. DON WILLIAMS, SR. Ethel Smith
MR. RILEY REDDISH Franklin Anderson
MR. THERMAN TILLMAN Harrison & Lois Sears
MR. ELVIS P. WILLIAMS Joe & Mattie Williams
MR. CHARLES SMITH Penny & Dick Lonsdale
MS. MATTIE B. REDMON Nellie Jo Prescott
MS. SUSIE MAE TOMBERLIN-WALKER Flavel & David Tawzer
MRS. HELEN WILLIAMS Johnny & Carol Hawkins
MRS. MARY NEAL SMITH Carolyn & Al Williams
MRS. HELEN ROGERS RHEW Robert Rhew
MR. TOMMY TRUSSELL Bo & Anne Barrow
MR. L. G. WILLIAMS Barbara Milam
MR. LATRELLE SMITH Nancy & Doyle Grantham
MRS. DOROTHY RICHTER Wayne & Kathy Livingston
REVEREND CORNELIUS TUFTS Sheriff Butch Reece
MS. MARIE WILLIAMS Sgt. John Lovejoy
MS. MARGARET SPEARS Donnie & Peggy Haralson Gloria Hartin
MR. MIKE TULLY The Al Davis Family Mr. & Mrs. Tolbert Widner
MR. NORWOOD L. WILLIAMS The Dixie Darlings Perry & Betty Clements
MR. JOHN H. SPIRES Donna H. Dixon
WM & EVELYN TYRE Treva M. Smith
MS. YOLANDA WILLIAMS Don & Rosemary Barfield
MRS. BLANCHE SPURLING Mr. & Mrs. Carl G. Kemp
UGA Ann & Bill Morse
MRS. DOROTHY E. WILLIFORD Flavel & David Tawzer
MS. MARGARET L. ROBINSON Leslie Harrison
MR. JOHN T. STEPHAN, JR. Jamil Saba Donna Adams
MR. LOUIS L. ULLMAN Leroy & Jo Beth Little
MS. RUTH G. WILLIS Woodmen of the World Lodge 104
MRS. JOSEPHINE ROOKS Dan Royal-Royal Pharmacy
MR. BOBBY F, STEWART Frank & Linda Givens
MR. DREW E. VAUGHN Audrey S. Trowbridge
MRS. DOROTHY WILLS Jerry & Janis Mangum
MR. CHARLES E. ROPER Mrs. Charles E. Roper
MR. W. R. STONE Melba, Michael & Jennifer Baughtman
MS. FRANCES VICK Penny & Dick Lonsdale
MR. JOE WILKERSON Bill King
MR. SID ROSS Audrey J. Veal
MS. EDITH STRIPLING Mary & Ray Walker
MR. D. J. VINSON Mary E. Crosby
MS. PEARCIE S. WILKERSON Avlin Sudderth & Family
MRS. IVA DEAN ROUNTREE Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Veal
MRS. HELEN S. STUART Stan & Julie Stuart
MS. EVELYN RUTH WALDAL Allen & Joan Erkhart
MR. JAMES B. WILKINSON Allijean Stubbs & Gloria
MR. MICHAEL ROWLAND Nancy & Leonard Wigley, Jr.
MR. WILLIAM T. SUGGS The Deavours Family Vernon H. Warren Sumter Bank & Trust Company B. T. Johnson, CPA
MRS. FLORA WALDEN Stan Reaves Bud Cody Tracy Marchman Terry Norris Charles Black Construction Company White County Rotary Club Jimmy & Carol Armour Zeke & Joanne Williams Mrs. Emory Brock Eugene & Elaine Kersner
MR. JAMES WINSLETTE Jimmy & Vicki Copeland
MS. IRA RICKETSON Turner County Stockyards, Inc. MR. MO RIDENHOUR, JR. Sheriff Mike Yeager MR. CHARLES E. ROBERTS Willing Workers Sunday School Class
MR. JAMES ROYAL, SR. R. L. & Trudy Shelton MRS. RUBY ROYAL Conner & Charlotte Collins MS. ELLEN RUCKER Mattie Williams MR. WILLIAM F. RUSSELL Katherine Fuller Newcomers Club of Warner Robins
MR. CHARLES ALTON "BUD" SMITH Charlie & Wanda Crowder R. Lee Wadsworth
MR. AL SUMNER Wayne & Rita Senkbeil MR. ROBERT LEE SUMNER Myra & Jimmy Dykes MS. BEULAH P. SUTTON Woodmen of the World Lodge 104
MRS. JANE HOBSON WALKER Earl & Vivian Frost
MRS. IRMA WISE Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Harvey & Family MR. JIMMY WELLS Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Harvey MS. SYBIL WHITE Elizabeth & Carl Kemp MR. JACK WOOLARD Mr. & Mrs. Roy Jackson, Jr. Rollins & Deidra Jackson MRS. ROSALIND WOOTEN Johnny & Carol Hawkins
MR. RAY SALMONS Bill Hines & Family
MR. CHARLES W. SUTTON Colquitt County Sheriff's Office
MR. JOHN SANE Sheriff Scott Chitwood
MRS. DOROTHY SUTTON Mr. & Mrs. Charles Barry
MR. CHARLES SANSBURY Mrs. H.C. Titshaw
MRS. BETTY KEMP TARPLEY Larry S. Boak
MR. ARVIL SAYLORS Sheriff Scott Chitwood
MR. EMORY TAUNTON Bo & Anne Barrow
MR. ROBERT SCHREFFLER Citizens Community Bank
MR. KENNETH TAW Eddie & Maureen Collins
MR. ADAM SELLERS Bettye B. Griffin Kay Parkerson-Southern Comfort Collectibles
MR. HENRY TAYLOR John Phillip Hughes
MR. ARD WALTERS Lane Walters Betty Strange Jeannie Worlock
MR. JOSEPH T. TAYLOR, JR. Paul & Vera Deason
MR. JOHN WALTON Mary Walton Fuller
SHERIFF DONNIE HARALSON A. J. Wright, Eula Jo Sheffield
MS. CHRISTELL BROWNING SELLERS Steve & Debra Stanfill
MR. J. B. TEMPLES Mary Temples
MR. ALDINE WARREN Phillip Hancock
MR. JIMMY HARVEY Jo Harvey Veal
MR. BILL SEWELL Mary E. Sewell
MR. JERRY TEMPLES Mary Temples
MR. FRED WEAVER Bernice Stripling
MRS. TERESA HUMMEL Daddy & Rosemary Barfield
MRS. MARY E. SHINHOLSER Joe & Helga Silva
MR. JOHNNY TEMPLES Mary Temples
MR. THOMAS WEIDELI Jack & Rose Marie Sinnott
MR. TERRY JONES Mickey & Donna Jones
MR. BILL SHINGLER Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Godby
MR. RYAN THAXTON Mr. & Mrs. Shelor Rodgers
MR. HUNT WESTER Edwin Norman & Family
MR. TERRY KNOX Charles Budd
COL. RET. EDWARD L. SIBILSKY Becky McKnight
MS. EVELYN B. THOMAS Sara Summerville
MR. DALE WESTFALL Barbara Westfall
MS. HELEN MESSERLI June Walling
MR. JACK SKEEN Bill & Helen Vickery
MRS. RUTH THOMAS Ret. Chief & Mrs. Harold Thomas
MR. FOREST F. WHALEY Linda & Wayne Dykes
MR. JOHN L. NORMAN Hugh Norman
MS. BOBBIE SMITH Jimmy & Cissy Harvey
MR. GEORGE THOMPSON Katherine M. Leach
MR. WALTER J. WHITE, SR. Mr. & Mrs. Perry Clements Herbert & Wilma Schroer
MR. CHARLES E. STANDRIDGE Donald E. Rhodes MS. BREANNA TAYLOR David & Shirley Hopper
MRS. GERTRUDE WALL Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Harvey MADA & DAVID WALLACE Nancy E. Wallace MS. WILMA WALLACE Rex Blevins MR. LEWIS H. WALLER Martha Waller
MRS. ANN WRIGHT Tom & Bernice Strickland MR. DWAYNE YAWN Towanda Anthony MR. HERMAN ESTON YAWN David & Flavel Tawzer
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MR. STEVEN WEITZ David & Shirley Hopper MR. LINDBERGH WELCHEL Frank Brown
Get Well MR. FRED D. ARNEY Fred Arney MR. JOSH CLEMETS William C. Hines MS. PAM CUTTING Enrique and Laura Gruner & Family MS. MARIE WILLIAMS James Whitmore
In Honor MR. JIMMY BANKSTON Juanita Wilson SHERIFF JOHN CARY BITTICK Katherine B. Dozier MR. LUCIANO CORRAL Luciano Corral MR. JOHN DOZIER Mark Anheier SHERIFF BILL HARRELL Johnny Davis BOB, DAVID & HENRY Imogene Holmes CAPT. FRANK HUGGINS Jason Orenstein SHERIFF RALPH B. JOHNSON Lois E. & R. Duke Miller SHERIFF & MRS. RALPH B. JOHNSON Susan Gallagher SHERIFF RANDALL JOHNSON Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Payne SHERIFF MIKE JOLLEY Mrs. Floyd T. Love MS. EMMIE JONES Donnie & Peggy Haralson MR. TERRY JONES Michael & Donna Jones SHERIFF ALVIE KIGHT, JR. Piccola Wooten MS. MARTHA B. LUNSFORD Donnie & Peggy Haralson SHERIFF PHIL D. MILLER David S. Camp SHERIFF ASHLEY PAULK William Dasher SHERIFF ASHLEY & MRS. GINGER PAULK Mr. & Mrs. Will & Christina Moore SHERIFF TED PAXTON Jason Orenstein DEPUTY DAVID PERKINS John G. Bennett DEPUTY GEORGE RAMEY Sentinel Offender Services, LLC SHERIFF CULLEN TALTON Ceil & Paul Buchanan SHERIFF DONNY TURNER Mrs. Floyd T. Love SHERIFF STEVE WILSON Doyle & Reita Mills DR. M. K. WOOTEN Helga E. Silva
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ecently more than 160 children and staff from every Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes campus met at Veterans’ State Park in Cordele to board the Sam’s Shortline Train excursion from Cordele to Plains and back. Many of the children and some staff had never been on a train. The train departed Cordele for Plains, stopping in Americus for lunch. In Americus, they boarded busses to former U. S. Attorney General Griffin Bell Consul House in Americus. The First United Methodist Church Men’s Group and Youth Group provided lunch. After lunch, the children boarded the train and traveled to Plains, where they were treated to a tour of the museum of President Jimmy Carter. The children had a wonderful time exploring history as they walked through the museum, which is the high school of President Carter. After the tour in Plains, they boarded the train back to Cordele, stopping in Americus to pick up forty large pizzas from Roman Oven Pizzeria. It was a wonderful day that will long be remembered by all those who participated. Our special thanks to those who helped make this a great day for the children and staff of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes: Dan & George Torbert Citizens Bank of Americus Sheriff Pete Smith Glover Foods, Inc. Brad LaFever (Heart of Georgia Railroad) Jack Johnson Steve Nelson Deborah Price Vicki Crew Sally Minick Tom & Ann Flower Calvin Starlin Lawrence Tondee Opal Wordson Lee Kinnamon Dusty Carnes Brian Terry Mike Shattels Heritage Church of God James Womack Roman Oven Pizzeria First United Methodist Men’s Group
Southland Academy Womack’s Paint & Body Donnie Collins Jim Reid Johnny Updike First United Methodist Church Ernest Fussell Hey & Carolyn Lipscomb David Simpson Rob Doll
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2008-2009 YOUTH HOME OFFICERS Court of Appeals of Georgia Judge John Ellington swears in Bibb County Sheriff Jerry Modena, Murray County Sheriff Howard Ensley, Forsyth County Sheriff Ted Paxton, and Sumter County Sheriff Pete Smith.
TOP TEN Sheriffs representing the top ten sheriffs’ offices in the State of Georgia, raising the most money per capita for the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes are pictured, left to right: Sumter County Sheriff Pete Smith, Schley County Sheriff Shane Tondee, Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk, Murray County Sheriff Howard Ensley, Not pictured: Mitchell County Sheriff W. E. Bozeman, Liberty County Sheriff Don Martin, Emanuel County Sheriff J. Tyson Stephens, Tift county Sheriff Gary Vowell, Troup County Sheriff Donny Turner, Webster County Sheriff Robbie Wells.
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2008-2009 GSA OFFICERS (Left to right) Judge John Ellington, Jefferson County Sheriff Gary Hutchins, McDuffie County Sheriff Logan Marshall, Butts County Sheriff Gene Pope, and Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry.
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AWARD Sumter County Sheri ff Pete Smith, (left) granddaughters, Mo and his two rgan and Macy, with Harris County Sheriff Mike Jolley , after Sheriff Smith wa s presented the President’s Award as Youth Homes Sheriff of the Year. In less than four years as Sumter County Sh Smith has raised alm eriff, Sheriff ost a quarter of a mi llion dollars for Georgia Sheriffs’ Yo uth Homes.
$100,000 CLUB Shown, left to right, are Sumter County Sheriff Pete Smith, Houston County Sheriff Cullen Talton, Senior Executive Vice-president Bud Cody, Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk, Whitfield County Sheriff Scott Chitwood, and Murray County Sheriff Howard Ensley. The Georgia Sheriff / 21
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF JOHN CARY BITTICK RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD FOR SHERIFF OF THE YEAR During the 2008 National Sheriffs’ Association Conference in Indianapolis, Sheriff John Cary Bittick of Monroe County Sheriff’s Office received the prestigious Ferris E. Lucas Award for Sheriff of the Year. Sheriff Bittick is now in his 25th year as sheriff of Monroe County. Sheriff Bittick is part of a proud family tradition, as a Bittick has served as sheriff of Monroe County since 1921, with the exception of two terms. Both his father and grandfather served as sheriff before him. Sheriff Bittick runs a progressive, proactive law enforcement agency in this growing area near Macon.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is the only law enforcement agency in Georgia to operate a children’s advocacy center. The C.A.R.E. Cottage, as the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office’s facility is known, is the first children’s advocacy center in the United States to be operated by a law enforcement agency, and the only child advocacy center currently operated by a Sheriff’s Office. The C.A.R.E. Cottage is staffed by four Sheriff’s Office employees, two of whom are sworn law enforcement officers, multiple volunteers, and a case worker with the Department of Family and Children Services.
AWARD OF VALOR Deputy Brian Scott, Deputy Dustin Renfroe, and Sgt. Brian Thomas of Laurens County are joined by Laurens County Sheriff W. A. “Bill” Harrell and GSA President Sheriff Mike Jolley. The deputies received the 2008 Deputy of the Year/ Award of Valor at the Summer Conference. The deputies were nominated by Sheriff Harrell following a critical incident in January, when the deputies responded to a domestic violence call. Sheriff Harrell reported that the “dedication and professionalism that these three deputies showed truly made a difference.” Sheriff Harrell was joined in his nomination by the victim in the incident, who believes that her life was saved that morning by the actions of the three deputies. “Without a doubt, they went above and beyond the call of duty to rescue me,” she said. “Without them I feel my life would have ended that early morning.”
HARRIS COUNTY TEAM RESPONDS TO GULF COAST The Harris County Sheriff’s Office SRT Team was deployed to Lousiana in September following the hurricane devastation. The team reported to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office in Lockport to assist with high visibility patrol during the night shift. They also enforced curfew violations in order to prevent burglaries and looting. They worked the night shift until power was restored eight days after their arrival. During their tour, they recovered several stolen vehicles and generators, as well as made numerous drug and warrant arrests. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Lt. Sven Armbrust, Senior Deputy Dwight Duke, Senior Deputy Robert Perry; back row, left to right, Deputy Kris Martinez, Sgt. David Stanford, Senior Deputy Kyle Senette. 22 / The Georgia Sheriff
Forsyth County Ride Over 100 motorcycle enthusiasts turned out for the Sgt. David Land Ride in Forsyth County to enjoy the fall weather and raise money for the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes. The annual event, now in its 5th year, honors the memory of Sgt. David Land of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, who was killed in the line of duty in 2003. The ride started at Biker’s Dream in Alpharetta and wound its way along a 65-mile route on serene country roads through Dawson County and Forsyth
County. Stops along the way included Polaris of Cumming, Dawsonville Pool Room, and Sawnee Preserve in Cumming. The ride raised several thousand dollars for the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes, said Forsyth County Sheriff Ted Paxton.
It takes committed volunteers to make a fundraiser a fun and successful day. These volunteers for the Clay Shoot at Bird-in-Hand Plantation arranged for food, supplies and equipment, scheduling, safety, and prizes. The clay shoot raised over $7,000 for Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes. Bird-in-Hand Plantation has hosted the clay shoot for the last five years.
Multi-County Golf Tournament Several Georgia sheriffs join special guests LPGA pros Calissa Evans and Nancy Lopez at the recent multi-county golf tournament. The tournament, held at Eaglesbrook Country Club in Henry County, enrolled over 250 golfers and raised more than $90,000 for Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes.
Pictured, (front row), left to right, are: Ms. Evans; Taylor County Sheriff Jeff Watson; Ms. Lopez; J. D. Murkerson, long drive champion; (second row) Early County Sheriff Jimmy Murkerson; Walton County Sheriff Joe Chapman; Jenkins County Sheriff Tim Fields; Douglas County Sheriff Phil Miller; Butts County Sheriff Gene Pope; Rockdale County Sheriff Jeff Wigington; Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk; Schley County Sheriff Shane Tondee; (third row) Dougherty County Sheriff Jamil Saba; Dawson County Sheriff Billy Carlisle; Whitfield County Sheriff Scott Chitwood; Clarke County Sheriff Ira Edwards; and Habersham County Sheriff D. Ray Fincher.
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Emergency Preparedness— The Responsibility Of Every Georgian
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uring the busy holiday season, it’s important that families continue to prepare for emergencies. Ready Georgia, a project of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, is encouraging Georgians to plan, prepare and stay informed about potential threats. “Emergency preparedness is the responsibility of every Georgian,” said Governor Sonny Perdue. “We can take a few simple steps—creating a disaster supply kit, making a family disaster plan and staying informed—to help make citizen preparedness a priority in every community.” Georgia is part of a nationwide effort designed to increase awareness as well as encourage individuals, families, businesses and communities to take action to prepare for emergencies. “Get an emergency kit, make a communications plan, be informed about the different types of emergencies and their appropriate responses, and get involved,” said Charley English, director of GEMA and Homeland Security. “Ready Georgia recommends that everyone have enough emergency supplies on hand to sustain themselves for at least 72 hours following an emergency.” To provide residents of Georgia with detailed emergency preparedness information, Ready Georgia has created a comprehensive Web site, ready.ga.gov, supported by the Georgia Department of Human Resources – Division of Public Health. “The site’s newest feature enables individuals and families to create customized Ready kit checklists and communications plans,” said Lee Smith, emergency preparedness director for the Division of Public Health. “Emergencies can be devastating for those unprepared, so we are offering a simple tool to help citizens protect themselves and their loved ones.” By visiting ready.ga.gov, citizens can get information on how to prepare for natural and manmade disasters or pandemic outbreaks. There is also an online toolkit to help individuals, businesses or organizations develop and promote their own local event or activity. Many groups have already committed to supporting the effort throughout the state. More events from around the state can be found on the Ready Georgia Web site’s community calendar. So, even in the hustle and bustle of holiday and year-end activities, don’t forget to prepare your loved ones for emergencies.
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Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes, Inc. Administrative Office Post Office Box 1000 Stockbridge, GA 30281 Senior Executive Vice President - Bud Cody Executive Vice President - J. Terry Norris Editor - Myra Pearrell
