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Contents June 2014

VOL. 10, NO. 2

04 Boat laws and violations in Lake Hartwell uniform between Georgia and South Carolina

07 Pre-Fourth Extravaganza Hartwell

18 A Quilt is like a work of art 22 Cleaning a Mountain Respecting her legacy

25 Check out your choices when buying a grill

08 Sunday Morning

26 Tips for better photographs

A musical trio

32 Currahee Artist’s Guild Art Show

12 Circle of Hope A shining light in a time of darkness

16 A Taste of Toccoa

36 Blueberries 41 Community Events

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Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed a Bill titled the Boating Violator Compact on April 23 at the Big Oaks Recreation Area. South Carolina is expected to pass the same Bill within the next month.

Boat laws and violations in Lake Hartwell uniform between Georgia and South Carolina The

By Lauren Peeples The Hartwell Sun Lake Hartwell boaters can expect more consistency in the laws across the Georgia/ South Carolina border when it comes to boating laws and violations starting this summer.

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The Bill, written by District 32, State Representative Alan Powell, is an agreement that

boat laws are the same for all of Lake Hartwell. The Bill is related to the registration, operation and sale of watercraft

to provide for suspension of privileges to operate a vessel upon the waters of Georgia for violations of vessel laws.

Deal said the bill would bring uniformity and less confusion to those who receive a violation ticket on Lake Hartwell.

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side they are on,” said Deal.

South Carolina is expected to pass the same Bill by June.

Deal said he is hopeful that more states will follow the trend.

“Sometimes you have to cross county lines and form partnerships, and other times, you have to cross state lines,” said Deal.

The compact aligns both states’ boating and fishing regulations to ensure consisted rules and enforcement across the waterways that straddle the Georgia/South Carolina border to include Hartwell, Russell and Thurmond lakes, as well as the Savannah River.

Deal was surrounded by law enforcement and politicians from both states as he signed the compact, which stems from the formation of a bistate legislative cause kicked off last summer by Powell and South Carolina State Repre-

sentative Don Bowen.

The event was the first time Deal has returned to Hart County since his attendance at the first bi-state Savannah River Caucus meeting held at Big Oaks in September, an event that Powell credits as the birth of new ideas such as Bill 777.

“We met here in September trying to do something that had not been done before.

We’re breaking new ground,” said Powell.

“It’s good to have a governor who knows where we are.

These endeavors are not just about water, but all things that enhance life.”

As for the viewpoint from law enforcement on the bill, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Corporal Craig Fulghum said there are several positive impacts that will assist law enforcement, as well as the boating public on Lake Hartwell.

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“Also, identical to driver’s license agreements, boaters from other member states who have had their boating license or privilege suspended may be denied operating a vessel in Georgia waters.”

Fulghum noted that one consequence of not pursuing the bill would be the continued practice of having Georgia boaters arrested on site if they are unable to pay boating fines immediately to the arresting officer.

“Non-resident boaters would have to bond out of jail for minor boating violations.

There would also be a burden on officers to transport boaters back to dock, then to the local county jail for minor misdemeanor violations,” said Fulghum.

Powell said there has not been a boat violators’ bill in the United States and he is hopeful the bill will transition to other bordering states as well.

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Continued from page 30 tor compact,” said Fulghum, who explains there are two primary provisions of the compact.

“It assures that Georgia

tion of operating privilege and license suspensions and revocations by member states.”

Fulghum adds that the procedural processes for the Boating Safety Compact parallel the established interstate processes for minor driving violations by non-residents and the recognition of driver’s license suspensions among states.

“Our participation in this agreement will allow Georgia residents boating in other member states to receive a citation for minor boating violations, as opposed to the process of arrest, booking and incarceration until bond is posted. Rather than have a day on the water ruined by delays and inconveniences, our citizens could simply correct the cited deficiency or violation, continue their boating excursion, and handle the citation at a later date, usually by mail,” explains Fulghum.

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Sunday Mornings

By Denise Matthews Franklin County Citizen Leader CARNESVILLE – Several residents of The Veranda in Carnesville were tapping their toes and a couple could even be heard to sing along to the old Gospel favorite “I’ll Fly Away,” as Sunday Mornings played and sang old and new favorites Thursday evening.

Sunday Mornings, also known as Chuck Smith, Kellie Akin Spagnoli and Jim Bowcock, are monthly regulars at The Veranda, an assisted living/Alzheimers residence in Carnesville.

Professed “amateurs,” the rollicking trio came to be at their church, Carnesville United Methodist.

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Professed “amateurs,” the trio perform Sunday morning concerts at church and are monthly regulars at The Veranda in Carnesville “Kellie and I started singing at church,” Chuck, an easy-going man with a ready smile and laugh explained of the trio’s beginnings. “Well, one thing led to another, Jim joined in and we decided to give it a try.”

It was Kellie who came up with the name, Sunday Mornings, from their Sunday morning concerts at church, Chuck said.

“That is when we sang,” Kellie, an effervescent blonde with an infectious grin said of her name choice.

A native of Red Hill, Kellie, who now resides with her husband in Royston and is a

Franklin County High School graduate, is the self professed “everything girl” at Spagnoli Cabinets and has been a singer, she said laughing, since she was born.

She plays guitar and harmonizes with Chuck, a gifted builder and former Banks County teacher turned barbecue restaurateur – he owns Smitty’s Barbecue outside of Carnesville – and Jim. Jim, who plays mandolin and also sings, is the husband of Carnesville UMC minister Lacey Bowcock and has, she said, been in music most of his life.

“Jim has been playing for

40 years. He started on the drums and has been playing the guitar since he was 14. He decided to play the mandolin because Kellie and Chuck play guitar,” Lacey said. “He also ran Atlanta Discount Music for 26 years, then opened Braswell Music in Suawanee and is now working at Habersham Bicycle. He loves to mountain bike and also enjoys road biking.”

Lacey said Jim is “looking for folks to ride with,” for all those who share his passion for bikes.

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Continued from page 8 ing and singing with Sunday Mornings – especially for music lovers like those at the Veranda where they have been playing once a month since November.

“I called Chris Smith at the Veranda and told her we have an outreach ministry that shows the love of Christ through music,” Lacey said.

Smith, along with Veranda owner Billie Brock, was more than willing for the trio to

and country music - old and new.

“This is showing love to folks who need a little extra love sometimes,” Lacey said as she tapped the toe of her black boot to the upbeat I’ll Fly Away. “Music is a powerful way of communicating with people.”

As the trio continued with old favorites “The Old Rugged Cross,” “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” and “Amazing Grace,” some residents stood and joined in while others shouted “Amen” and “hallelujah” from their seats.

Laughing at the occasional discordant note, the three musicians went from the old gospel standards to country gold, twanging out Hank Williams’ “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” and then to the Miranda Lambert hit, “The House That Built Me.” “That is the first time we have played that one,” Kellie

come and sing to the residents.

“We have been here in Carnesville for five years now,” Smith said. “We love our community and love to integrate community activities for our residents whenever we can.”

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Interspersed among the musical numbers was Jim’s asides on the history of the song, the songwriter or the trio’s rendition of the song.

“Jim keeps a running commentary,” Lacey chuckled, as her husband gave a brief history of singer/songwriter Kris Kristopherson before the trio launched into the Kristopherson hit, “Why Me Lord?”

“We like singing for y’all,” Kellie told the seniors, flashing her broad smile.

And the Veranda residents liked hearing them sing.

“We are glad y’all are here,” a lady said from the audience.

With those kind words of encouragement, Kellie shared that Sunday Mornings had an upcoming performance at a Bold Springs Chicken Q. “We are moving on up,” she joked. “But we will be back here next month.”

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By Lauren Peeples The Hartwell Sun For most people, it was just another cold and rainy morning in March. But, for one local man, his wife and representatives from Circle of Hope, it was a morning of unique compassion and understanding.

Just before 9 a.m. on March 19, Jerone Denney, 59, of Hartwell arrived at Hartwell Family Practice to be the 100th recipient of the Circle of Hope’s monetary outreach efforts to local cancer patients.

Denney is currently undergoing treatment for lung cancer.

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CANCER his wife, Margaret.

Tears filled the room as the couple shared their struggles from when Jerone was first diagnosed.

“At first we fought with each other and we have never fought in all our years being married. Cancer just takes everything away from you,” said Margaret.

Circle of Hope members Mary Jo Fesperman, Susan Slater and Debbie Crider shared a few minutes and a few hugs with the couple. A cancer survivor herself, Fesperman serves as the founder and director of Circle of

Hope.

Fesperman was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer, Triple Negative Breast Cancer in 2007. A strong believer of self-breast exams, Fesperman credits it with the discovery of a lump in her right breast.

“The life that I knew was forever changed on that day.

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(L-R): Circle of Hope member Mary Jo Fesperman, Cindy Cook and her husband and the recipient John Cook, and Circle of Hope member Debbie Crider.

(L-R): Circle of Hope members Susan Slater, Mary Jo Fesperman, recipient Jerone Denney and his wife, Margaret and Circle of Hope member Debbie Crider.

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Chemotherapy is the treatment of choice, however, Fesperman explains that Triple Negative tumors generally do not respond to

margins with her bilateral mastectomy. Fesperman said she learned a lot about breast cancer in a short amount of time.

“Prior to my diagnosis, I had known people with cancer, but until it becomes personal, you truly do not fully understand,” recalls Fesperman, who started Circle of Hope after finishing her

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“Circle of Hope was born out of my need to return the compassion and care to others that I had received. I understand the feeling of despair and isolation a newly diagnosed patient feels. I recognize the financial obligations a family endures even with good insurance coverage.”

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Continued from page 5 Fesperman said she believes Circle of Hope is plan that God has for her and the reason he allowed her to experience cancer.

“My body has many scars resulting from cancer and I look upon them as a reminder that I fought well and almost six years later, I am still here,” said Fesperman.

Circle of Hope, a 501(c)3 non-profit group, serves Franklin, Stephens and Hart counties. To date, the organization has given checks to 100 cancer patients and has provided Ensure to 10 patients, food for three patients and clothing to one. Circle of Hope provides a minimum donation of $250 to each cancer patient and a supply

of Ensure, which benefits patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Funds are raised principally through sponsors. The organization has had many of the same sponsors since the group’s inception. Yearly fundraisers also benefit the organization including a dinner and auction that is held each year. This year’s event is scheduled for October.

Circle of Hope is not all about financial assistance though, sometimes it is just about being there for the patients.

In April, Fesperman received a letter addressed to Circle of Hope from Mary Brown, 81, of Hartwell.

Brown has cancer and lives alone.

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“We did not arrive emptyhanded. We came with an Easter basket filled with goodies, a homemade cake, fresh flowers and a casserole for later. Ms. Brown reminisced about earlier years in Hartwell and friends that had passed,” said Fesperman.

“Just before we left, we surprised Ms. Brown and presented her with a check, which we are sure she will put to good use. As we said our goodbyes, we promised to visit again soon. In fact, plans are in the works to take her to lunch very soon.”

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As a Lavonia resident, Fesperman said the goal is to help as many people in the area as possible who are going through cancer treatment.

“We help as we can monetarily and with a yearly educational seminar known as Focus on Cancer, in which we have a panel of oncologists and oncology nurses who can give information on what happens during chemotherapy,” said Fesperman.

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By Duane Winn The Toccoa Record

Toccoa Toccoa,” the mixture of fine food, children’s activities, fellowship and live entertainment has been a hit for nearly a generation (24 years, to be exact).

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“I was tired of reading from 3 o’clock to 7 o’clock every morning,” said Robert, who once tracked the number of books he read in a year’s time for an inquisitive student. “It was in the 50s.”

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He broke his Achilles tendon playing basketball one day which kept him out of commission for eight weeks.

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“But in the back of my mind, I thought, ‘I ought to make a quilt one day,’” said Robert. “It would be a challenge to me, but I wouldn’t want any help. I’m not an artist, but I enjoy art and I think I have an artist’s outlook on life. I saw quilting as an art project.”

A year after the couple moved to Hartwell, Robert, without any help from Jeannette, embarked on his making first quilt.

“I had watched them ( Jeanette and her sister) for 15 years or more,” said Robert.

“I had watched them for so long and I am good with my hands. Once I got it started, I had it down.”

Robert said he doesn’t exactly know how long it took to finish it. He would work on it for an hour one day or two

hours the next.

“Just cutting out the pieces can take many weeks,” he said.

Robert said that first quilt, which he described as abstract art, was made for his daughter, Sherri, who lives here in Hartwell. He said he didn’t really have a design in mind when he started it.

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Sherri loved it and her positive reaction inspired Robert to make quilts for his other two children, sons Russell and Jonathan.

One Sunday after church, with all three children present, Robert presented the quilts along with an essay entitled, “Certain Quilts.”

“Like people, quilts have certain imperfections,” said Robert. “They (the children) can see in the quilts certain imperfections, and, as they were growing up, we could

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Scott’s ‘memory quilt’ for his wife Jeannette includes articles of his clothing.

into the quilt, along with some of his clothes. One rectangle in every square is a piece from one of his shirts, ties, pajamas, even some handkerchiefs. Robert even used pieces of a costume he and Jeannette wore at an event at his former college in Nebraska.

“I wanted to make something she could remember me by,” explained Robert.

Continued from page 15 to live a lot longer than me,” said Robert. He bases this hypothesis on some hard numbers. She recently lost a sister who was 91. Another sister lived to be 93 and a brother passed away at 96.

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Sitting at the table where the two of them usually cut pieces for the quilts, Jeanette called it, “a nice memory quilt.”

Robert, seated at her side, questioned the memory title.

“I can have memories of you while you are still alive,” she responded.

Quilt number five is destined for someone other than a member of the family.

Robert taught history at York College in York, Neb., for 16 years, beginning in 1961. The college hosts an annual event called RoundUp, which, according to the school’s website, gives active seniors a chance to experience college life, as they eat in the cafeteria, stay in the dorms, and attend classes taught by

York faculty members.

At the annual gathering two years ago, the school approached Robert about teaching history at this year’s event which started May 18.

The theme for RoundUp 2014 was “The Dirty Thirties,” and it focused on the Dust Bowl and the American Great Depression era.

Robert decided to create a quilt depicting many aspects of the 1930s with the intention of auctioning it off at the RoundUp event to raise money for the school.

The centerpiece of the quilt is a stylized hammer which was the symbol of the Works Progress Administration.

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The Works Progress Administration symbol is part of the 1930s quilt.

squares depict symbols used by the hobos to describe a potential place to stay. The symbols meant anything from bad dog lives here, to a policeman lives here, or, there are already too many hobos located here.

Other squares include references to the Swing Era, baseball (it was the age of Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth and Bob Feller), Route 66, and New York City.

The famous highway, which was the first paved highway completed in the U.S., was finished in 1938. Two of New York’s skyline icons, the Chrysler Building and the

Empire State Building, were completed 11 months apart during the 30s.

There are squares to represent the Dust Bowl and the bread lines that formed during the Depression. Old cars and even some paper money reflect the times as well.

The back of the quilt is solid black, which Robert said covers the general attitude of the country during the Depression.

His next quilt is already in the works with pieces laid out on the floor of the bonus room which includes a sewing machine at one end, and a cutting table at the other. Much of the material gathered so far came from a woman who passed away recently. According to Robert, funeral director Sid Ginn knew the Scotts were quilters and asked them if they would like the material.

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is also a mystery. Neither Robert nor Jeannette had a definitive answer.

Robert sometimes uses the assistance of Jeanette and Sheri to pick out material, but after that he flies solo, including putting the quilt in the frame.

Robert uses a sewing machine to put the squares together and attach the back, but when it comes to the

quilting part, he does it by hand.

The art of quilting has long been associated with women, but that perception doesn’t phase Robert. Pointing to a workshop in his backyard, he called that “man stuff ” then countered that many men look at quilting as “sissy stuff.”

“But to me, it’s like painting a picture,” said Robert. “A quilt is like a work of art.”

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By J. Todd Truelove The Toccoa Record Sam Taylor of Toccoa was still attending Stephens County High School when he started hanging out with his friend, Ben Bridges, on Currahee Mountain.

Even after graduating in 2010, Taylor said the two of them continued rock climbing and mountain biking around the mountain, but the condition of the area changed as graffiti was spray painted on the mountain rocks and garbage dumped over cliff sides.

Taylor said that people have thrown “crazy things” such as

discarded washing machines off the mountain.

However, he said it’s not necessarily a new situation, just that it has gotten worse and worse since around 2012.

“Since I was a kid, there’s always been graffiti on Currahee Mountain,” he said. “It’s not like it’s a new thing but in the past couple of years it’s gotten really bad.”

So Taylor and Bridges started thinking in late 2013 about organizing a crew to clean up the mountain, a northeast Georgia landmark made famous by U.S. Army airborne troops who trained there during World War II.

The soldiers ran the “three miles up, and three miles down” of Currahee Mountain as part of their physical and mental training regimen.

Last November, Taylor and Bridges held the first Currahee Cleanup and promoted the event through Facebook, a social internet website.

The event is scheduled once a month, but Taylor said that only a handful came to the first one in November.

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“I’ll probably have an entire event dedicated to just graffiti removal,” he said.

“We hope that through instilling community values and a land ethic in the greater Stephens County area, we can get people to stop ruining Currahee and dumping their trash everywhere and spray painting it,” said Taylor.

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Now, Taylor said that there are usually about 10 people who come to the mountain cleanup and that he plans to increase the focus and promotion of the event.

Taylor said that picking up the garbage has been productive but that people continue to use the mountain as a dumping ground, which he said that he doesn’t understand because the Stephens County government does not charge to dispose of garbage at county solid waste collection sites, though there are still fees to dispose of items such as washing machines at the county landfill.

“It was costing more to cleanup for trash (than Stephens County was making from charging to dump it),” said Taylor.

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Judy Hulsey keeps her camera handy to snap photos of birds and other wild creatures that come through her yard on Bluebird Lane in Lavonia.

Hulsey’s shot of a hummingbird feeding on one of her flowers won first place in the inaugural Franklin County Citizen Leader photo contest.

Rachel Howington has a part-time professional photography business, but the photo of a dragonfly that took second place in the Franklin County Citizen Leader photo contest was homework for a continuing education class at the University of Georgia.

Hank Tye noticed a beautiful sky while on his way home one evening. He tracked down a fence on Smith Road that gave the perfect view. The photo took third place in the Franklin County Citizen Leader photo contest.

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By Shane Scoggins Franklin County Citizen Leader Everyone loves a good photo.

After all, they say a picture is worth a thousand words. A great photo can say even more.

But how to capture a great photo is often hard to figure out.

Talks with the three winners of the recent Franklin County Citizen Leader photo contest gives some tips on how to do that.

Judy Hulsey, Rachel Howington and Hank Tye took first, second and third, respectively, in the Citizen Leader’s inaugural photo contest. Several more of their photos were selected as finalists in the contest, which drew more than 350 entries.

So what are their secrets?

• Be on the look out – always.

Hulsey, whose photo of a hummingbird won first place in the contest, said she opens her windows every morning and has her camera ready at all times.

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Hulsey said when she sees a subject run, walk or fly within range, she picks up her Nikon camera and shoots, often through the window.

Howington, the second place winner for a shot of a dragonfly, has a similar idea.

Her dragonfly photo came as part of a photography class at the University of Georgia.

Her assignment was to take photos dealing with depth of field.

As she walked around in her front yard, Howington noticed a dragonfly perched

on a fencepost.

She started snapping and came up with the award-winning image.

Tye, the third place winner for a sunset photo, noticed his award-winning shot while on his way to supper.

“I just happened to look over and see the sky,” he said.

Supper waited while he got the photo.

• Find the right location.

Tye was pulling into a restaurant parking lot when he saw the beautiful oranges, yellows and golds of the perfect sunset.

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This photo of Hess Fowler at a Franklin County goat show by Rachel Howington was a finalist in the Franklin County Citizen Leader photo contest.

Continued from page 22 Fast food signs, power lines and billboards don’t make for the perfect backdrop, however.

So Tye said he and his wife jumped in the car and rode to a spot close by to a pasture surrounded by a barbed wire fence. The fence, in perfect black shadow, provided a nice foreground contrast to the brilliant sky for his awardwinning photo.

Tye’s experience provides a nice lesson in finding the right backdrop, foreground or location for a photo.

• Take a lot of photos.

One of the benefits of digital cameras is that the number of photos you take is limited only by the size of the memory card you buy.

Hulsey and Tye said they take advantage of that.

Hulsey said when she sees a bird or other animal come into her yard that she wants to take a photo of, she puts her camera

on continuous capture and snaps dozens of photos at one time.

Tye said the sunset photo he submitted was one of many that he took that day.

He takes dozens, if not hundreds, of photos at events that he covers for community groups.

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All three award winners said they get plenty of practice.

Howington has a side business as a photographer and takes a variety of photos as part of that business. She said nearly every weekend and many days after her regular job at the Franklin County Board of Commissioners’ office is filled with taking photos.

Tye is a regular at community events around Lavonia. He takes photos for several clubs and civic groups, in addition to those for himself.

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Tom Law The Toccoa Record There are three certainties for each spring season in Toccoa-Stephens County.

Dogwoods and azaleas will put on a spectacular show of color.

Baseball will be played by children and youth at various locales stretching from Doyle Street Park to Stephens County High School.

And, the Currahee Artist’s Guild will stage its annual spring show downtown.

This year’s show was held May 3 and featured a judged show with works in oil and acrylic, watercolor, pastel and mixed media paintings along with drawing, photography, digital art photography, pottery and fine crafts.

The show also sported work by Stephens County students in grades kindergarten through 12 and demonstrations by two area artists.

There was live music throughout the day – a sunny breezy Saturday.

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Walker Allen takes in the works of students at Stephens County High School. That’s Allen’s own piece at right. The brightly color piece at left is the work of Kailie Copelan.

Three floors of The Studio, located on Doyle Street in downtown Toccoa, were filled with pieces of art by area artists. They were part of the judged show.

A patron of the Currahee Artists’ Guild spring art show in Toccoa casts his vote for the People’s Choice Award.

The melodic chords of acoustic guitar as played by Casey Scott accompanied visitors to the Currahee Artists’ Guild show on Saturday, May 3 in downtown.

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By Lauren Peeples The Hartwell Sun Sunny skies and temperatures topping 80 degrees were the backdrop for the 21st annual Lake Hartwell Antique Boat Festival, presented by the Hart County Chamber of Commerce and Blue Ridge Chapter of The Antique Classic Boat Society on April 12.

The show, held at Hartwell Marina, attracted more than 3,000 boat lovers and Porsche enthusiasts to admire 41 beautifully restored wooden boats, two vintage trailers and 37 Porsches.

“The weather is always an important factor in our success. This year was considered

the best in memory,” said Blue Ridge public relations coordinator Bonne Olson. “Partnering with the chamber (for the first time) added an extra element for contacts for publicity and vendors. With the addition of the craft vendors and the Porsche display, the show has expanded bringing a wider variety of people.”

Edward James of Charleston, S.C. showcased “Ciao Baby”, a 1971 Irva Junior restored in Canada in 2000.

James has owned the watercraft for eight years and has displayed it three times in the Hartwell show.

“What I enjoy most about the show is meeting good friends who are members of

the antique boat show and just seeing all the interesting boats that come,” said James.

A variety of boats including Chris Crafts, Century’s, Shepherds, Garwood’s, Hacker Crafts as well as other unique models were on display. Owners traveled from as far as Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama and Florida.

Tony and Laurie Griffith of Winston displayed “Dragonfly,” a 2001 Boesch swiss boat, for the first time this year. The craft is made entirely of wood with a custom-made cockpit.

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Jill Dyas and her dog, Jack, of Lake Rabun, displayed her 1906 Rya Laker Launch “Sora.”

“We started coming to the boat show several years ago and just enjoy seeing people who share the same desire for antique boats,” said Dyas, who was given her boat by her husband, Darrell, on their 50th wedding anniversary five years ago. “We use the boat regularly. It’s great for morning tea or afternoon cocktails,” said Darrell.

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“We came last year and it’s just a fun event. We come for the cars, but the we love the boats too,” said Neily.

The Boy Scouts of Hartwell delivered the flag ceremony and the Pledge if Allegiance; Whitworth Women’s Correctional Facility warden Brooks Benton performed the National Anthem; and Hartwell mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed the crowd.

A parade of classic Porsche cars were presented by the Porsche Club of the Carolinas and Georgia. Accompanied by a police escort, the cars roared into the marina just prior to the opening ceremonies and were on display throughout the day.

Nine children participated in the cardboard model “Floata-boat” challenge, assisted by the Hart County High School

Chamber Ambassadors. The boats were launched in the water. Stella Long from Greenville, S.C. was named “Best Design”.

The event was free except for a $1 parking fee. A variety of food venders were available throughout the day.

Hart County Chamber of Commerce director Nicki Meyer deemed the event a “huge success.”

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a few new items. The offsite parking was at max capacity all day with standing room only availability on the shuttle bus all day long. Many attendees came by boat,” said Meyer.

“The weather was perfect and the crowds loved the event. We hope to build upon this for next year with even more art and craft vendors. It is a wonderful way to usher in the spring and summer season on the water.”

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Seventeen awards were presented including “Best of Show” to Tommy Watson of Brunswick for his 1969 23’ launch. The youth judges selected “Christi,” a 1958 19’ Chris Craft Capri owned by Ron Nowak of Marietta.

According to chamber board of directors’ chair Bobbie Busha, the chamber was asked by the Blue Ridge Chapter to assist with the event activities.

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Choose blueberries that are firm and have a lively, uniform hue colored with a whitish bloom. Shake the container, noticing whether the berries have the tendency to move freely; if they do not, this may indicate that they are soft and damaged or moldy. Avoid berries that appear dull in color or are soft and watery in texture.

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June 7 • Square Dancing at the Beach at Tugaloo State Park.

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June 7 • Summer Music Series at Tugaloo State Park - 8-9:30 p.m. The Atlanta Music Hall of Fame band, “Brush Fire,” will be at the Park’s Beach Pavilion for a fun evening of excellent vocal harmonies and Bluegrass music.

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June 13 • Strawberry Full Moon Hike at Tugaloo State Park. 8:30-9:30pm. Put on your hiking shoes, bring your camera/flashlight and join us for a 3/4 mile hike starting at the tennis court parking lot. Learn what a Strawberry Moon is and get a picture of the moon over the lake. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.

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June 14 • Basic Photography Workshop at Tugaloo State Park 1-3pm. Want to take better pictures this summer? Join professional photographer Mark Harvell to learn tricks and tips for improving your photography. Mark will begin with inside instruction and then head outside so participates can practice what they have learned. Participates must be 16 or older and pre-register by May 31 by calling the park. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.

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June 14 • Summer Music Series at Tugaloo State Park - 8-9:30pm. “The Cane Creek Band,” a five piece bluegrass band, will be at the park’s Beach Pavilion. This family friendly event is free, but the band will pass a hat for donations. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.

June 20-22, 27-29 • Land of Spirit’s “Franklin Feudin’.”

Franklin County’s Famous Folk Life Play. Fri. and Sat., evening performance at 7:30pm; Sun.

Matinee at 2:30pm. Adults - $12, Children under 12 - $6. Auditions for Franklin Feudin’ - April 21 - 22 at 7pm at the Cultural Center.

June 21 • Celebrate the First Day of Summer - Canoe Races at Tugaloo State Park - 10am-12pm We will have multiple races for ages 12 and up. Racers will be divided into age groups and we will end with a family canoe race. Prizes will be given for the winner of each group. Arrive by 9:30am to sign up for your race.

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June 25-2• Junior Ranger Day Camp at Tugaloo State Park.

9am-3pm. Children ages 10 to 12 are invited to join in on the fun! Participates will earn a Jr. Ranger badge through handson activities. Must pre-register by calling the park. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.

June 28 • Tugaloo Mushroom Walk at Tugaloo State Park. 10-

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July 16-18 • Junior Ranger Day Camp at Tugaloo State Park 9am-3pm Children ages 6 to 9 are invited to join in on the fun!

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July 19 • Summer Music Series at Tugaloo State Park 8-9:30pm. The Carolina Ceili, a 3 piece Celtic band, will be at the park’s Beach Pavilion. This event is free, but the band will pass a hat for donations. $5 parking.

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July 26 • Junior Ranger Mini-Camp at Traveler’s Rest Historic Site - 10am- 1pm. Ever wondered what kind of foods pioneer kids ate? What kind of games they played? Join us for this fun hands on camp and find out. Call Tugaloo State Park to pre-register. $5. 706-356-4362.

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HARTWELL June 12 • Cateechee Ladies Golf Association’s Red, White & Blue Golf Tournament (ladies only) at Cateechee Golf Club - 9 a.m. Cost is $25 for CLGA members and $60 for non-Cateechee members. Event is scheduled to celebrate Flag Day each year.

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June 6 - 8, 13 - 15 • Savannah River Productions - “Always...

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Jennifer Clements returns to the stage as Patsy Cline along with Joan Hughes as Louise Segers.

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June 27 & 28 • Hartwell PrePre Fourth Weekend June 27 - “Dancin’ on Depot” featuring “Still Cruzin’ ” - 7-11pm is sponsored by Downtown Development Authority. This is one of Downtown Hartwell’s biggest nights. This event features a big street dance, children’s activities and food vendors. You can buy tickets at the gates. Contact Downtown Development Authority at 706-376-7168 or hartwellmainstreet@hartcom.net or www. hartwellmainstreet.com for ticket prices and additional information.

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June 28 - Fireworks at the Dam, Saturday night, around 9-9:15pm, the Hart County Chamber sponsors a huge Fireworks extravaganza at Big Oaks Recreation on Hwy. 29 at the Dam, Food and kids activities from 6-9pm.

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JJuly 28-29: Auditions for HCCT’s production of Tom SawC yer. Please call 706-376-5599 for y more information or check out m our website at wwww.harto ccoountycommunitytheatre.com or our Facebook page.

August 8-9-10 • WET AND WILD Weekend. Hartwell Marina. Event has slow water and wild water events each day.

Friday is a Wakeboard exhibition, kids fun day and night concert, Saturday and Sunday has canoe, kayak, and stand up paddle board activities, plus the Triplecrown of Watercross International Hydro Tuff Pro Tour racing. Watch racers from all over the world race watercraft and compete. In addition, we have a free style stunt show a noon both days. Your 3 day pass is $10 for the adults and $5 for children 7-18, with kids 6- under get in free. Bring the family for a fun summer weekend.

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June 7th, July 5th & August 2nd June 7th - 50 Mile Yard Sale thru town 8am-1pm Mark your calendars:

PRE-FOURTH WEEKEND - JUNE 27TH & 28TH • DDA’s Dancing on Depot - June 27th • Hartwell Service League’s 38th Annual Pre-Fourth Craft Extravaganza - June 28th • Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Fun at Big Oaks Rec. Area Sat Night 6-9

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This year’s roster of entertainment features folk to rock, rhythm and blues to alternative music: • June 7 .....................“The Heap” www.heapdeluxe.com • June 14.... “The Darnell Boys” www.darnellboys.com • June 21............... Chuck Taylor www.reverbnation.comchucktaylormusc.

• June 28..................... David Fry Jazz • July 5 .............................. “Lingo” www.lingomusic.com • July 12 ................. “Those Cats” www.thosecats.com • July 19 ............. “Dank Sinatra” www.danksinatra.com • July 26 .......... Local Showcase Toccoa Talent For more information call Sharon Crosby, 706-282-3309

eryone’s favorite ogre. In the faraway kingdom, an ogre, not a handsome prince, shows up to rescue a princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a villain, with a short temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Featuring 19 new songs, Shrek the Musical is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone.

August 29 • The Second Annual Cateechee Clash. This golf event is sponsored by the Hart County Chamber of Commerce and gives Georgia Bulldog and Clemson Tigers fans and opportunity to take friendly swings at each other on the golf course.

September 20 • Hartwell’s 2nd Annual FARM FEST – This festival is a salute to our Agricultural roots celebrating everything hand picked, hand made and home grown. Arts & Crafts, Ag Day exhibitions, Music, Petting

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June 7 • Toccoa Motor Speedway - Ultimate Late Model, Brad York, 706-491-4493

Sage and Farmers Market

June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11 • - (Second Sat. of each month) 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Stephens County Market Building. For more information call Sharon Crosby 706282-3309.

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June 16-20 • Summer Drama Camp. The Schaefer Center. For more information call Sharon Crosby 706-282-3309.

Credit Union. Visit: www.toccoasympony.org for tickets and more information or call: 706886-8614.

June 21 • Farmers & Artisan Day, 3-6pm, Currahee Club, Anne Shurley, 706-827-1000

July 3 • Toccoa Motor Speedway - Monster Mini Stock & Southeastern Sportsman Series, Brad York, 706-491-4493 July 26 • Toccoa Motor Speedway - National Vintage Racing Association “Night of the Legends,” Brad York, 706-491-4493

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June 29 • Toccoa Symphony Orchestra Patriotic Pops Concert at Currahee Club - 7pm, Gate Opens at Noon. Kick off your 4th of July celebration with an outdoor concert featuring uplifting patriotic music at the Currahee Club Lawn seating.

Bring your own chair or blanket.

Tickets: $25 includes a light picnic dinner and “member for the day” club privileges. Rain or shine. Sponsored by 1st Franklin Financial and North Georgia

September 20 • Pioneer Day at Traveler’s Rest Historic site.

10am-2pm. Bring the kids and step back in time with historical demonstrators in period dress.

Learn about Georgia’s last Stagecoach Inn and life in the 1830s. $3-$5. Nancy Hyndman, 706-244-8951, 706-356-4362.

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