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HomeTown
Neighbor s
In this issue:
Local Fairs
and Festivals
New Business News
Scrumptious
Spring Recipes
And More!
May 2022
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VOLUME 18 | ISSUE 10
A House Divided
Cannot Stand!
2 HOMETOWN HIDDEN TREASURES
Can you find the treasure hidden in our pages?
Recently, I heard this verse
used several times to describe
3 NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
Franklin Life Shares Jesus and Shows Compassion
to Pregnant Women in our Area
the division between those
who see American citizens
as left-wing and right-wing.
4 NEW BUSINESS REVIEW
The Porch People
It was quoted by Abraham Lincoln during the civil war between the
north and south. However, this verse was not intended to be used to 5 AROUND TOWN/CALENDAR
Community Events & Special Days
6
describe citizens, fascisms or countries, but to describe those who BON APPÉTIT
believe or do not believe in our Lord Jesus. In Mark 3, the scribes Dining in Franklin, Stephens, Hart
were accusing Jesus of being possessed by Beelzebul, that is, Satan. Madison and Elbert Counties
They said "by the prince of demons he casts out the demons" (Mark
3:22). That is when Jesus responded by saying "How can Satan cast
out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot
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stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be
able to stand" (Mark 3:23–25). 8 SHOP LOCAL
Support Local Businesses in
Downtown Commerce and Jefferson
Jesus was saying, essentially, that it is impossible for Satan to cast
himself out. He was pointing out that Satan's goal is to destroy, not
to heal; Satan would not cast demons out of a person in order to
9 FAMILY FUN
Cars & Guitars Festival
promote Jesus, the Son of God, as a powerful and merciful savior and
healer. 10 NEW BUSINESS REVIEW
Knotheads Bar & Grill
The "house" in the parable really means a "household" or a family
living together beneath one roof. If there is no harmony and 10 SERVICE DIRECTORY
Find the Help You Need!
12
agreement between members of a household, it is impossible for that HONORING NEIGHBORS
house to "stand" and be successful. The aim of Satan is to destroy Obituaries from Local Funeral Homes
God's kingdom, to obscure truth, to kill and steal and devour (John
10:10; 1 Peter 5:8). When Jesus told the scribes that "a house divided
against itself cannot stand" he was exposing their stubborn unbelief
14 FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Make Plans to Attend the 60th Annual
Mountain Laurel Festival May 21st
in Him, the true and only King and Savior! Basically, this is why the
Bible says that an unbeliever should not be yoked with a believer. (2
Corinthians 6:14) 15 COOKING WITH YOUR NEIGHBOR
Scrumptious Spring Recipes
There is no verse in the Bible that says Christians are to be ok with
things they know are unbiblical, just to appease the world or to keep 15 SHOP LOCAL
Come Visit Royston, Georgia
us undivided. Christians must stand for those such as the unborn, Home of Ty Cobb
unjust or those things being taught to our children or being forced on
our children that do not align with His word. 16 FAIRS & FESTIVALS
The Vikings are Coming!
Inside Back
Sincerely,
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
Thank you to all of our wonderful advertisers!
MAY COVER PHOTO WINNERS
Raina C. Troxell Congratulations to Marc Gendron for his Congratulations to Yvette Hood for having
photo of a small grist mill and fish pond in this photo chosen for the cover of our
Northeast Georgia being chosen for the Franklin, Stephens, Hart, Madison and
The deadline for the June cover of our Banks, Jackson, Habersham Elbert county edition
issue is May 1st. Please and Clarke county edition
call us at 706.356.0273 with For Photo Contest Rules, go to: www.hometownneighbors.com
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HOMETOWN HIDDEN TREASURES
Comments continue to pour into the magazine from
our wonderful readers. We love to hear from you! We Find the hidden treasure chest in
also appreciate you supporting the local businesses an advertisement in this issue for a chance to win
that advertise with us. Be sure to mention to them a great prize. Send us your answer along with your
that you saw their ad in the magazine, for without name, address, and daytime phone number to:
their advertising support we could not continue to hometownneighbors@windstream.net, fax it to us at:
bring you this quality monthly publication. 706-356-0274, or mail it to us at:
HTN Magazine, 5721 West Avenue, Lavonia, GA 30553.
We will draw a winner from all of the correct answers
SEND US YOUR COMMENTS: we receive. The deadline to get your answer to us will
By email: hometownneighbors@windstream.net
Or postal mail: 5721 West Avenue; Lavonia, GA 30553
be the 9th of each month. Only one entry per person
and no phone calls, please.
APRIL TREASURE WINNERS:
One of these months I will win! LOL Have a blessed day!
Diane Wood of Homer, GA
-C won a Beautiful Necklace from Vintage Owl
I hope I win! P.S. I love your publications!
- S.A.
DID YOU FIND IT?
I would love to win and I sure like your informative The April treasure chest was located in the
magazine. Knotheads Bar & Grill ad on page 7
- E. M., Clarkesville, Ga
MAY TREASURE:
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NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
Franklin Life Shares Jesus and Shows
Compassion to Pregnant Women in Our Area
Franklin Life Pregnancy Resource and be a listening ear. With each and other updates were
Center, Inc. located in Carnesville, lesson completed, clients earn made. Renovations
Georgia, has been serving Franklin “baby bucks” with which they can aren’t the only new
County & the surrounding counties purchase items in the “Mommy change, though. Over
for over 20 years. Franklin Life provides Mall.” Items such as diapers/ the past few months,
free pregnancy testing, material resources, wipes, cribs, car seats, strollers, God has brought new
and life-affirming education/counsel, while baby clothes, maternity clothes, young women with
respecting a woman’s decision without and postpartum necessities are a servant’s heart to
ridicule or rejection. All of this is not done, just some of the items available. Franklin Life. With
however, without sharing the Gospel of Jesus As a non-profit ministry, the fresh eyes, new visions,
Christ, in both word and deed, as the Holy Mommy Mall, along with the and much prayer, God
Spirit presents the opportunity. operation of the Center, is funded by many has provided new opportunities to minister
Free ultrasound referrals, post-abortion generous individuals and churches in the area. in Franklin County.
mentoring, and abortion pill reversal “We are so thankful to the churches, “Our desire is to provide compassionate
information are among the many other businesses and individuals that believe in the care to women and families who are facing
services that they provide. All services mission of Franklin Life Pregnancy Resource pregnancies (unexpected or planned) or who
are 100% free and confidential, and The Center. We love, when through our services, are new parents. No matter the situation, our
Center serves both women and families we witness young mothers choose life for mission is to be the hands and feet of Jesus
in unexpected and planned pregnancies. their baby and then get to participate in that to families and their babies.” says Director of
Through their “Learn and Earn” program, journey of motherhood with that new mom. Client Services, Elisabeth Souderes.
mothers and fathers are able to earn material Without financial partners we wouldn’t be Franklin Life is located at 7747 Royston
items for their baby. Parents can take classes able to do what we do.” says founder and Road, Carnesville, GA, 30521. Their hours of
on topics ranging from pregnancy, labor and director, Tina Brock. operation are 12-6pm; Monday, Wednesday,
delivery/birth, breastfeeding, infancy, toddlers, Recently, a local church group took on a and Friday. “If you aren’t familiar or involved
fatherhood, life-skills, Bible studies, and more. project to paint and help remodel the office. with Franklin Life, stop by sometime and we
Personalized lesson plans are created for Franklin Life received freshly painted walls, would love to give you a tour of our facility.
every client and Client Advocates are available and a local flooring business donated new More than anything, we desire your prayers
to discuss the lessons, answer any questions, carpet. Some new furniture was purchased as we strive to make a difference.”
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NEW BUSINESS REVIEW
THE PORCH PEOPLE
Justin Cason & Matt Butler recently opened The Porch People in February 2022. We sat
down with both of them to discuss their new business, and how it is helping people enjoy the
beautiful views from their homes.
Q HTN MAGAZINE: What
made you decide to start
your new business?
is also a licensed and insured General
Contractor. We use the Fortress Rail
system and ScreeEZE in our installs
firsthand. We decided to share years
of experience and the knowledge
of newer material options with the
A MATT: We recognized that in our
Lake Hartwell area, porches have
and that gives our customers a clean
and much improved view. We also
general public.
a heightened significance, especially
the back porch. On a lot of homes, new
provide free quotes and give a free gift
to each customer.
Q HTN MAGAZINE: Tell us
about your family, hobbies,
and interests outside of the
and old, you often find that porches
were built in a way that impedes views Q HTN MAGAZINE: What type
of merchandise or services
business.
of the lake, the very thing that draws
so many to our area. We decided
are you offering the area?
A MATT: We are both proudly
“Porch People” who enjoy spending
we could take many of these spaces
from good to great by opening up the
A JUSTIN: In addition to the porch
view renovations, we also make
engraved coasters; charcuterie boards;
down time on a porch with friends and
family. My beautiful wife, Kimberly,
views and replacing railings and porch and I live in Bowersville on fourteen
window shutters and some porch
screens with newer low maintenance acres with our daughter Sheridan
furniture such as Adirondack chairs,
materials that permit larger openings. Grace Butler. We are blessed with 5
swings and picnic tables.
wonderful kids and 11 grandchildren.
Q HTN MAGAZINE: What sets
your business apart from
other businesses in the area? Q HTN MAGAZINE: How much
planning, renovation, work
A JUSTIN: I have been a proud
local since 2006 and reside in
was involved in opening?
A MATT: We have a real quick
turn-around. Many jobs can be
done in just a few days or less. Justin A JUSTIN: This business is a
result of seeing for years the need
Lavonia with my beautiful wife Kerri
and our three children, Kendall,
Juliette, and Matthew Henry.
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Around Town
MAY 7, 2022 - 44TH ANNUAL DAM RUN, MAY 20, 2022 – CRAWFORD LONG MUSEUM MAY 7, 2022 - 3RD ANNUAL LAVONIA
5kRun/Walk & 10K Run-8:30am, Big Oaks FREEBIE FRIDAY RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL,
Recreation Area on US 29 just North of Hartwell, MAY 21, 2022 - CRAWFORD LONG MUSEUM Lavonia City Park from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Spend
GA. BLUE STAR MUSEUM PROGRAM, the day in this magical realm where imagination,
MAY 14, 2022 - AMERICAN LEGION GOLF Crawford Long Museum Blue Star Museum fantasy, and history burst to life! If you are
TOURNAMENT, program starts on Armed Forces Day, May 21st interested in being a vendor or a volunteer, please
and runs through Labor Day. (Free admission call 706-356-5725. Lavonia City Park is located
The Hartwell Golf Club, 755 Golf Course Rd,
for active military and their families, a national behind City Hall at 12221 Augusta Road. Prices are
Hartwell, Contact Information is Herb Hicks at
program). $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for small
860-912-0911
children. Parking is free.
MAY 28, 2022 - CARS & GUITARS,
MAY 7, 2022 - FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH
Presented By: Eden Family Chiropractic. Eden SCHOOL BETA CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT,
Family Chiropractic Presents the 2022 Cars & MAY 1, 2022 - TOCCOA SYMPHONY
Highland Walk in Franklin Springs to raise money
Guitars Festival on the Downtown Square in ORCHESTRA "THE MUSICAL WORLD OF
for students competing at the National Beta
Hartwell, GA. You will be able to view over 100 JOHN WILLIAMS",
Convention in Nashville this summer.
classic, vintage cars and visit local craft and food Gate opens at 3:00. Doors open at 3:30. Grace
vendors. Admission is FREE! 10:00am - 2:00pm Alford Performing Arts Center, Toccoa Falls
MAY 28, 2022-10TH ANNUAL LAKE College Campus. www.toccoasymphony.org. The
concert is presented by the Phillips Group, Inc. MAY 14, 2022 - BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT,
HARTWELL MUSIC FESTIVAL
MAY 6, 2022 - BOBBY HORTON, Habersham County Relay for Life, American
H.Y.D.R.A. of Hart County, Inc. is hosting its
Historic Ritz Theatre. 7pm. www. Cancer Society Fundraiser. Contact: Jacob Roy
10th annual Lake Hartwell Music Festival at
ritztheatretoccoa.com 706.244.0039 706-768-8503
the Lakeside Resort in Hartwell, GA (old Hart
State Park). Starts at 1:00 p.m. Tickets will be MAY 7, 2022 - TOCCOA TRAIN DAY, MAY 21, 2022- 60TH ANNUAL MOUNTAIN
available online at lakehartwellmusicfestival.com With events throughout the day, Historic Depot. LAUREL FESTIVAL,
and around local businesses soon. Tickets are www.mainstreettoccoa.com 706.282.3309 Downtown Clarkesville, Free Event with vendors,
$15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Kids 10 and MAY 20, 2022 - CASH JENNINGS, food, music, and so much more!
under get in free. Call (706) 436-9695 or email Historic Ritz Theatre. 7 pm. www. MAY 21, 2022 - NEAL MCCOY IN CONCERT,
ritztheatretoccoa.com 706.244.0039
May 2022 Calendar
hartwellhydra@gmail.com with any questions. 301 North Main Street, 5-10pm, FREE!
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National Hostess
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Sherlock World Turtle World National
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8 HOMETOWN NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE | MAY 2022FAMILY FUN
Y o u ri t e
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for
Cars &
Guitars
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S p rhi n
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Festival
STAY TUNED FOR OUR UPCOMING
a
gift
s LADIES NIGHT OUT!
Presented By:
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The Cars & Guitars Festival will
be held on Saturday, May 28th.,
CO-OWNERS: CHELSEA BANKS &
on the square in downtown
BROOKE CRANE
Hartwell, GA from 10:00am –
165 W. Main Street, Lavonia, GA 2:00pm.
706-460-5050 The family friendly event will feature a
display of antique, classic cars and trucks
shopwildflowersb@yahoo.com as well as food, music, and various arts
& craft vendors. Car pre-registration for
Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4 the event is $25. Please visit our website
36 N Forest Hartwell, GA Closed Sun & Mon to register your car or to register as a
706-376-6002 (Salon Hrs may Vary by Appt)
vendor: www.hart-chamber.org.
Let us help you
to see all the
beauty of spring!
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www.hometownneighbors.com | MAY 2022 | HOMETOWN NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE 9NEW BUSINESS REVIEW
KNOTHEADS BAR & GRILL
Do you love great food? Then we have the place for you! Knotheads Bar & Grill opened at the end of
April 2021. They are located in the former restaurant found in the Tractor Supply Shopping Center in
Hartwell, GA across from Wal-Mart. We sat down to talk with the new owners Tammy and Karen Meek
about their new endeavor.
Georgia, South Carolina, and Southeast.
Q HTN MAGAZINE: What made
you decide to start your new
business? Q HTN MAGAZINE: How much
planning, renovation, work
A TAMMY: We retired and moved
to Lake Hartwell from Michigan.
We found ourselves missing going to A
was involved in opening?
KAREN: We are making changes
as we see needed, but the change
work and the interaction of people. you will find most is the experience we
We decided what better way to begin bring to the kitchen. Our menu and
our journey here than to start a local food quality are our main focus. We
business. have been in the business for over 8
years.
Q HTN MAGAZINE: What sets
your business apart from
other businesses in the area? Q HTN MAGAZINE: Is there
anything else you think would
be interesting to our readers about
A KAREN: We have a large patio for
outside dining and pets are always are you offering the area?
your new venture?
allowed in our outside area. We have
lots of parking, and live entertainment A TAMMY: We offer great food
at affordable prices. We have a
A TAMMY: We have weekly specials,
and happy hour is from 4 to 6pm
Tuesday through Thursday. We invite
weekly. wonderful large soup and salad bar. We everyone to come out and visit us. We
Q HTN MAGAZINE: What type
of merchandise or services
also have cornhole and as we mentioned,
live music by talented artists from
look forward to getting involved with the
community.
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Vintage Floral Containers Gain
Momentum
All of us have them! Glass flower vases (of some sort) in
our possession. These beauties hold our gorgeous fresh
cut flowers or artificial florals, perfect to add joy to any
home. Some of these containers have become very sought after in the
vintage world. One of those is made by the E.O Brody Company. It was
founded in 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio, by Ernest Oscar Brody. Mr. Brody was
a true entrepreneur and artist when he created the flower container with
only two designs in his portfolio. His innovative idea was to sell this unique
glass floral container exclusively to florists, and to market them through
wholesale florists who in return would sell them to retail florists. Sounds
like a real business man with a great strategic plan. It was so much so that
the company was bought and follows the same plan that Mr. Brody started
in 1958.
You can often find these and other planters in vintage, thrift, and antique
stores. You can also find them online. Some fetch a considerable amount of
money, but some can be bought at a bargain, and usually range from $10 to $20.
In these photos is a great collection piece, and over time it will age even better!
Don't miss your chance!! Head over to Vintage Home Collective in downtown Lavonia and
check it out, if it doesn’t get snatched up first! Just ask where Holbrooks Co Booth is and you
will find Mr. Brody's beautiful floral container.
Submitted by Kyla Bowen Holbrooks of Holbrooks Co. Crafts and Boutique
M AY C L A S S ES
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we have everything you need to make your HOME special!
MACRAME WALL HANGING
Medium Size
6:30 PM
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Refreshments Provided
May 24
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ZENTANGLE FISH
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May 31
Melanie Martin
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www.hometownneighbors.com | MAY 2022 | HOMETOWN NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE 11HONORING NEIGHBORS
Jacqueline Veitch Beth Willis Rosser
March 11, 1946 - March 8, 2022 July 23, 1930 - March 18, 2022
David Phillips Joe Dan Roe
Martha Ann Alexander Evans March 1, 1952 - March 8, 2022 July 25, 1944 - March 19, 2022
September 6, 1937 - March 1, 2022
Robert Cary Seymour Patricia June Goldmann
Annie Morrow Scott November 17, 1963 - March 9, 2022 January 3, 1950 - March 19, 2022
March 28, 1931 - March 2, 2022
Lee Michael Browner Annette Theresa Rish Sturkie
James Hoyt Moon, Jr.
May 24, 1959 - March 9, 2022 July 12, 1940 - March 22, 2022
February 9, 1957 - March 2, 2022
Betty Jean Bobo Sayer Corry Jerrall Willis
Josephine Cascio Faust
April 13, 1948 - March 9, 2022 June 23, 1983 - March 22, 2022
March 28, 1928 - March 3, 2022
Suzanne Mary Bauch Willie Thomas Heard
Tina Marie Anderson
September 4, 1964 - March 3, 2022 September 14, 1945 - March 9, 2022 April 1, 1954 - March 23, 2022
Joseph Howard Longdin, Sr. Keith Dennis Willis Kevin Scott Gunter
May 26, 1931 - March 4, 2022 July 6, 1954 - March 10, 2022 October 6, 1965 - March 23, 2022
John Timothy “Jack” Doherty, Jr. Regina Ray Toppin Bonnie Murphy Dunagan
September 4, 1953 - March 4, 2022 March 13, 1961 - March 10, 2022 December 17, 1951 - March 24, 2022
Henry Webster Chambliss Regina Ann Vickery Nicholson Thomas Fredrick Arthur Ficquett, Jr.
November 12, 1928 - March 4, 2022 September 18, 1970 - March 10, 2022 September 24, 1937 - March 25, 2022
William Troy Youngblood Jimmy Jeffrey Queen Rachel Louise Sanders Kay
November 17, 1933 - March 5, 2022 September 15, 1960 - March 11, 2022 June 8, 1927 - March 26, 2022
Audrey Lea Kelley Karpinsky Mary Sue Peeples Strickland Jean Louise Young Webb
October 14, 1948 - March 6, 2022 June 26, 1945 - March 14, 2022 September 4, 1924 - March 26, 2022
James Lee Beale, Jr. Sharion Evett Stribbling Tate Mary Ann Dean Smith
July 20, 1953 - March 6, 2022 August 5, 1961 - March 16, 2022 March 10, 1935 - March 28, 2022
Kenny Charles Floyd James Donald “Don” Avery Jerry Wayne Christian
January 19, 1995 - March 8, 2022 January 28, 1935 - March 17, 2022 August 1, 1967 - March 30, 2022
Donia Mae Davis Mary Louise Jones Hayes Marey Louise McIntosh Case
July 23, 1931 - March 8, 2022 April 5,1947 - March 18, 2022 April 21, 1948 - Mar. 30, 2022
Pruitt Strickland
(706) 356-1110
Funeral Home
Lavonia Chapel
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12 HOMETOWN NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE | MAY 2022Opal Lee Oglesby Wood Margaret Cribb James O’Rourke
October 8, 1933 - March 30, 2022 December 30, 1928 - March 15, 2022 June 7, 1936 – March 11, 2022
Guy Allmon Lance James Leo Hayes Thomas King
April 24, 1948 - March 31, 2022 February 15, 1943 - March 15, 2022 March 10, 1960 – March 11, 2022
Charles Lewis Shurbutt Brooks D. Barnes, Jr Linda Carnes
January 12, 1929 - March 31, 2022 February 29, 1960 - March 19, 2022 June 24, 1943 – March 12, 2022
Isham Hugh Adams James R. Kesler, Sr Janice Dumond
August 19, 1935 - March 31, 2022 November 25, 1932 - March 21, 2022 November 20, 1957 – March 15, 2022
Sallye Frady Annie Roebuck
April 21, 1953 - March 22, 2022 October 12, 1936 – March 18, 2022
Donna Long Mari Robison
November 22, 1948 - March 23, 2022 April 10, 1959 – March 21, 2022
Nellie Ruth “Nelle” Holliday Gail Owens Dove Myrtle Ryerson
Hartsfield January 14, 1947 - March 30, 2022 August 21, 1925 – March 22, 2022
December 22, 1929 – March 4, 2022
Louise F. Barnes Anna Hardmon
Caleb James Campbell March 29, 1946 - March 31, 2022 October 1, 1955 – March 24, 2022
June 28, 2000 – March 5, 2022
Charles Morgan
Brannon O’Neal Jones October 20, 1940 – March 24, 2022
April 9, 1937 – March 11, 2022
Rudolph Vickery
Jo Ann Crowe Rousey October 5, 1933 – March 25, 2022
March 11, 1943 – March 15, 2022
Susan Barton Snow Elizabeth Johnson
Julian Tony Duncan April 2, 1944 – March 28, 2022
October 25, 1961 – March 19, 2022 May 4, 1956 - March 2, 2022
Thomas A. Mitchell Donna Redmond
Jimmy Hoke Norton August 24, 1940 – March 28, 2022
September 17, 1946 – March 20, 2022 June 1, 1940 - March 2, 2022
Debra Picard Herrman Augustin-Escala
Geneva Hall Ray July 5, 1945 – March 28, 2022
June 10, 1924 – March 22, 2022 July 17, 1959 - March 2, 2022
Beverly Jean Smith Chandler Shirlene Brock
January 5, 1934 – March 24, 2022 January 24, 1948 - March 4, 2022
Barry Alfred Harris Scott Wood
January 6, 1947 – March 25, 2022 February 8, 1971 - March 10, 2022 Nelson Eavenson
William Poe February 18, 1938 – March 18, 2022
Ronald Brown Prather
November 29, 1948 – March 26, 2022 November 30, 1934 - March 13, 2022
Thomas Stephen “Steve” Crowe Joe S. Payne, Sr.
June 26, 1933 – March 26, 2022 August 27, 1937 - March 15, 2022
John Buren Beatenbough Bobbie M. Brech
August 7, 1937 – March 27, 2022 September 10, 1960 - March 18, 2022
Sue Crumley Byrd Rose Hill York
January 2, 1943 – March 30, 2022 June 13, 1938 - March 18, 2022
W. Dewayne Murray
April 10, 1983 - March 18, 2022
Charlie L. Couch
April 11, 1980 - March 21, 2022
Douglas D. Casey
Hwa pong Hughes March 23, 1935 - March 25, 2022
June 28, 1944 - March 1, 2022 Carol Elrod Fulbright SALON
March 10, 1949 - March 25, 2022 WE’VE MOVED NEXT TO VINTAGE CUP
Angela Kilgoar
Caroline Cutler Gates IN DEBBIE’S HAIR SALON!
October 19, 1949 - March 1, 2022
October 24, 1948 - March 27, 2022 706-371-2026
Kay Adams
June 7, 1943 - March 4, 2022 Patsy Wood Pruitt
July 22, 1949 - March 28, 2022
Calvin Smith BERETTA EQUINE
July 7, 1932 - March 5, 2022 VETERINARY SERVICES
Donald Joseph Warren
February 10, 1942 - March 7, 2022
Shirley M. Herndon
November 18, 1936 - March 7, 2022 Carl Pulliam
December 9, 1936 – March 4, 2022
Lucy R. Brown Full Service
Beverly Wilson
November 13, 1932 - March 8, 2022 October 9, 1943 – March 6, 2022 Mobile Practice
Edith Kane David Smith 24 Hour
September 2, 1952 - March 8, 2022 Emergency Care
January 10, 1957 – March 8, 2022
Virginia Senkbeil Merilee Brister
July 24, 1933 - March 11, 2022 February 22, 1944 – March 9, 2022
Jerod Heith Stowe William Hardee Alice Beretta, DVM 706-340-0680
February 22, 1982 - March 12, 2022 October 31, 1961 – March 10, 2022 Learn more at: www.berettaequine.com
www.hometownneighbors.com | MAY 2022 | HOMETOWN NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE 13FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Make Plans to Attend the 60th Annual
Mountain Laurel Festival, May 21st
Planning for the 60th celebrate Clarkes-
Anniversary of the Mountain ville’s heritage and to
Laurel Festival has begun! The extend its long tradi-
date has been set for Saturday, tion of hospitality.
May 21, 2022 and the festival “This year’s festival
committee is planning for is celebrating 60 years
another exciting event. of tradition as one of
Plans for the 2022 event Include: the oldest festivals
• Clarkesville Lions Club always- in the state. There is
popular parade - 10am something for every-
• Fine art and craft vendors located one from arts & crafts,
in and around the Square to music to classic
• An outdoor food court cars and of course,
• Live entertainment acts through- lots of food.
out the day The Mountain Lau-
• Classic Car Show in lower court- rel Festival continues
house to provide the oppor-
• Volunteers for Literacy Deck a tunity for Clarkesville
Duck contest and Duck Race to show it is a friendly and inviting place see. There are new vendors and new
The festival committee, including rep- for community and visitors.” said Trudy businesses in downtown that will lend a
resentatives from the City of Clarkesville Crunkleton, Clarkesville Main Street Di- fresh flair to the activities.”
& Clarkesville Main Street and several rector. For more information on the festi-
businesses have been meeting regularly “Although the festival is in it’s 60th val, contact 706.754.4216 or mainstreet@
since January. The festival is a time to year, there is always something new to clarkesvillega.com
Mother’s Day Gifts
Annuals
Happy
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Fertilizer Mother’s Day!
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Straw packages and
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Mulch available
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contact jpoole@clarkesvillega.com www.rejuvenatingllc.com
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14 HOMETOWN NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE | MAY 2022COOKING WITH YOUR NEIGHBOR
Shrimp Scampi with Pasta Tomato
1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta Bruschetta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large tomatoes, diced
2 shallots, finely diced ½ cup finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced red bell pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional) ¼ cup finely chopped red
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined onion
1 pinch kosher salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup dry white wine ¼ cup olive oil (Optional)
1 lemon, juiced 10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread,
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste ¼ cup olive oil (Optional)
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook linguine in boiling water ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
until nearly tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, balsamic vinegar,
2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir 1/4 cup olive oil, basil, and garlic; let tomato mixture rest
shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot butter and oil until shallots for 15 to 30 minutes. Set oven rack about 6 inches from
are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Season shrimp with kosher salt and black the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange
pepper; add to the skillet and cook until pink, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 French bread slices on a large baking sheet; drizzle with
minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and keep warm. Pour white wine and 1/4 cup olive oil. Toast bread in preheated oven until lightly
lemon juice into skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of browned, about 1 minute on each side. Top bread slices
food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Melt 2 tablespoons with tomato mixture using a slotted spoon, allowing excess
butter in skillet, stir 2 tablespoons olive oil into butter mixture, and bring to a liquid to drain. Return bread to baking sheet and sprinkle
simmer. Toss linguine, shrimp, and parsley in the butter mixture until coated; with mozzarella cheese. Broil in preheated oven until
season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil to serve. cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
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The Vikings are Coming!
Sound the Gjallarhorn and shows, demonstrations, craft vendors
alert the villagers! The Vikings and, of course, turkey legs! Pleasure
are coming! Yes, the Vikings and merriment rule the day as villagers,
are coming to the 3rd Annual artists, craftspeople, musicians, perfor-
Lavonia Renaissance Festival at mance troupes, and food vendors will
the Lavonia City Park from 10 gather together to create a marketplace
a.m. - 4 p.m. May 7th. festival in celebration of the Viking spirit.
Spend the day in this magical realm New for the 2022 festival is a “Wolf stories from a
where imagination, fantasy, and history Demonstration" and a farm animal pet- Mermaid! Past
burst to life! The day will be slammed ting zoo. Try your hand at a Viking fa- Ren Fest fa-
full of theatrical performances, animal vorite - Axe Throwing or be regaled by vorites are also returning for 2022. Some
of these include: the “Birds of Prey”
show and carriage rides with a minia-
Keeping your family in sight! ture horse. Be sure to stop by The Ye Ole
Moose Lodge for a refreshing cup of ale.
Last year’s Lavonia Renaissance Fes-
tival brought in approximately 4000
Comprehensive Eye Care people to our town. If you are interested
Cataract Evaluation
Contact Lens Exams in being a vendor or a volunteer, please
Corrective Lenses call 706-356-5725. The Festival will open
Lasik Eye Surgery Consultations
Treatment of Glaucoma from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on May 7,
2022 at the Lavonia City Park located
706.356.0206 behind City Hall at 12221 Augusta Road,
13375 Jones St Suite B-2, Lavonia Lavonia. Prices are $10 for adults, $5
Mon 8-11:45 • Tues - Fri 8-5
for students, and free for small children.
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May 7, 2022
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Berry Funeral Home & Crematory 12
Bob Hollingsworth, State Farm Insurance 15
Car Point Automotive 3
Coile and Hall Funeral Directors
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Cure Podiatry & Wound Care 2
Dental Home 4
Edward Jones 4
El Timon Mexican Restaurant 15
Franklin County Eye Care 16
Georgia Center for Sight 9
Ginn Funeral Home 12
G’s Southern Traditions 9
Hart EMC 2
Hartwell Cars & Guitars Weekend 9
Hometown Floral & Balloons 3
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Hot Shot Dance Company 7
Jackson Oaks 8
Jewelry Expressions 9
Lake Hartwell Marine Restoration 16
Lavonia Chapel/Strickland Funeral Home 12
Lavonia Renaissance Festival 16
Mountain Laurel Festival 14
North Georgia Credit Union 3
Priss Ellie’s 8
Pruitt Funeral Home 12
Rejuvenating Massage and Reflexology 14 Wed - Fri 10am-6pm | Sat 9:30am-5pm | Sun 12pm-4pm
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