Entries from October 2009

AuburnFest celebration set Sat.

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Mike Buffington
in Winder Archives
Wednesday, October 14. 2009
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AuburnFest 2009 is scheduled for Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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WBHS to battle tough Rockdale foe on road

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Wednesday, October 14. 2009
In preparing for Rockdale County, it’s the same song, different verse for Winder-Barrow High School football coach Ben Corley. “Rockdale County is almost a repeat of every week in this region,” Corley said. “They have a lot of speed, can score on you and are just scary. They look as good as anyone we will play in the nature of athletes ... [Full Story »] 

AHS tries to stay perfect against Loganville

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Wednesday, October 14. 2009
As the 2009 season continues to progress and Apalachee’s undefeated streak remains intact, Wildcat head coach Shane Davis knows a bigger bullseye will appear on his team’s back. Davis also knows while Loganville — this Friday’s opponent — has two losses, the coach says there is underlying factor in both of those games: turnovers. ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Fall season replenishes body, soul

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Chris Bridges
in Editorial Archives
Wednesday, October 14. 2009
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“Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all.”
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Without a doubt, fall is my favorite time of year.

I used to think spring was at the top but there’s no doubt fall holds the No. 1 position in my ranking with spring in the runner-up position. There’s just something special about fall that makes it hold a special place for me.
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Records fall: Bulldoggs win 48-41

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Wednesday, October 14. 2009
Through the years, fans of Winder-Barrow High School and Monroe Area have witnessed some classic battles on the football field. There was the 1998 contest which came down to the final play with Winder-Barrow tackling a Monroe Area receiver inside the 10-yard line to preserve a victory. There was the 2004 defensive struggle which the Bulldoggs ... [Full Story »] 

Strong second quarter lifts AHS to win

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Wednesday, October 14. 2009
A 21-point second quarter proved to be enough of a cushion for the Apalachee High School football team during its road game against Habersham Central last Friday. While the host Raiders would attempt to rally in the second half, AHS would hold on to improve to 6-0, defend its state ranking and, more importantly, remain the only undefeated team ... [Full Story »] 

Barrow firefighters conduct live fire training

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Wednesday, October 14. 2009
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Firefighters with Barrow County Emergency Services and the Winder Fire Department held a joint live fire exercise last week. [Full Story »] 

Winder man killed by rattlesnake bite

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Wednesday, October 14. 2009
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A Winder man was killed Saturday after being bitten by a rattlesnake.

Richard “Dick” Rupert, age 68, was hunting with his son and grandson in Oglethorpe County when the incident occurred.

According to Oglethorpe County coroner James Matthew, Rupert, his son and his grandson entered the woods early Saturday morning.

After leaving his son at one deer stand, Rupert and his grandson traveled by four-wheeler to another deer stand further into the woods.

The 12-year-old grandson had just climbed into the deer stand when he heard Rupert cry out. The grandson looked down and saw a snake near Rupert.

Matthews said the boy asked Rupert if he had been bit. Rupert lifted his pants leg and noticed a bite mark above the boot line. By the time the grandson climbed down from the stand, Rupert had collapsed. [Full Story »] 

City hopes to save the Granite Hotel

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Wednesday, October 14. 2009
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Five years and $450,000 later, the Granite Hotel has undergone only minor renovations since its acquisition by the City of Winder. [Full Story »] 

Child helps mother during attack

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Wednesday, October 14. 2009
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A six-year-old boy fled the scene of a domestic dispute last week to seek help for his mother. [Full Story »] 
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