August 8, 2014

BOARD OFCOMMISSIONERS

Regular Meetings August 19th - 6:30 PM

September 2nd - 9:00 AM

Meetings held at:Administration Building

Community Room140 Henry Parkway

McDonough, GA 30253

Regular Commissionmeetings will air Fridays,Saturdays, Mondays and

Wednesdays onHenry TV Channel 180 andAT&T U-Verse Channel 99,

at 9 a.m. & 7 p.m.

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Commissioners Recognize the 100th Anniversary of Extension Services The Henry County Board of Commissioners recognized the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Smith-Lever Act with a proclamation at the August 5, 2014 regular Commission meeting. The Smith-Lever Act, authored by U.S. Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia and U.S. Representative A. F. Lever of South Carolina, established the Cooperative

Extension Service, which is a state-by-state national network of educators operating through land-grant universities in partnership with federal, state and local governments. Henry County’s Cooperative Extension is part of the larger state organization and known as University of Georgia Extension, where it addresses economic, agricultural, environmental and health issues, as well as organizes 4-H

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Extension Services Director Susan Howington, surrounded by staff, accepts a proclamation from Chairman Tommy Smith at the August 5, 2014 Commission meeting, in recognition of the 100th anniversary of Extension Services. Pictured in the first row (l. to r.) Diane Oetting, Rebecca Heard, Frank Hancock, Tommy Smith, Susan Howington, Tracy Gauge, Colleen Currie, Amy Smith, Melissa Souther and Laura Garrett; Second row (l. to r.) District I Commissioner Bo Moss, District III Commissioner Gary Barham, District II Commis-sioner Brian Preston and District V Commissioner Bruce Holmes.

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Henry County’s EMA to Begin Tornado Siren Testing

The Henry County Emergency Management Agency will begin tornado siren testing on Wednesday, August 13 at 10 a.m. and will continue testing on the second Wednesday of each month for an indeterminate amount of time. The duration of each test is approximately ten minutes. EMA Director Don Ash said he

wants residents to be aware of the testing and said his department will not test on days when inclement

weather is a factor. For more information on the Henry

County E-911Center or the Emergency Management Agency, visit www.henrycounty-ga.org/911.

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clubs in communities all over the state. The proclamation read in part, “Extension has offered vital services to the state’s farms, families, youth and communities by providing local connections to science and research, creating leaders, supporting farmers, businesses and organizations, as well as communities, families and youth development throughout

the state, and…over the years Extension has made its services available to all and has touched the lives of thousands of Georgia residents, improving their quality of life by extending unbiased, research-based education.” For more information about Henry County’s Cooperative Extension Office, visit http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/henry/.

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Henry County Officers Commended

Pictured (l. tor.) are Chief Keith Nichols, Detective Joey Plemons, Detective David Lecroy, Detective Melinda Glea-son, Detective Sergeant Casey McGlamery and Deputy Chief Mark Amerman.

Several Henry County Police Department officers received “Certificates of Commendation” from Police Chief Keith Nichols for a job well done in the successful conviction of a sexual assault suspect. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division were recognized with the commendations after

officials received notification from members of the Henry County District Attorney’s Office recognizing the officers for their outstanding police work. Chief Nichols presented the Commendations on July 22, 2014 in the Henry County Police Department Training Room.

The Henry County Police Department is now using YouTube! The purpose is to work in partnership with

our citizens in solving and reducing crime.

www.youtube.com/user/HenryCountyPoliceDpt

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Through the Henry County Cooperative Extension Office’s 4-H program, Henry County students had the opportunity this summer to be involved in a host of fun summer activities, while learning a variety of skills. Students from 5th to 12th grade had a blast as they toured Turner Field, prepared brunch, visited the UGA campus and became certified in CPR/Frist Aid. Students learned first aid and CPR from Captain Russell, who taught the 7th to 12th grade students the steps to take to properly administer CPR. Participants were able to put their knowledge to the test on mannequins and learned how to survey a scene at an accident, contact authorities and to assess the victim. Upon completion of the course, each participant earned certification in CPR and first aid. Students also had the opportunity to participate in a cooking exercise where they planned and prepared brunch, learning cooking techniques as well as safety tips while working in the kitchen. 4-H members also learned how to properly set a table and were able to take

home the food they prepared along with a goodie bag that included their own apron. Other activities included several field trips, including a visit to University of Georgia campus. The trip included stops at different colleges on the university campus along with a visit to the State 4-H Office. Many students enjoyed the tour of the Veterinary School, while others were fascinated the research projects they saw in the Department of Food Science and Technology. The day ended with a stop by Grady College, where faculty explained how 4-H and journalism are related. Students also enjoyed a tour of Turner Field with an afternoon stop by the Fernbank Science Center. The new 4-H year begins in August and Open House will be Monday, August 18. Students in 6th – 12th grade are invited to check out what’s in store for the new year. Students must be accompanied by a parent. Please call the Extension Office at 770-288-8421 if you would like to attend or have any questions.

August 8, 2014

Henry County 4-H Wraps Summer Fun

4-H students learn the importance of food safety dring cooking class.

Henry County 4-H particpants pose with CPR dummies after learning life-saving first aid and CPR.

Students from 5th to 12th grade had a blast as they toured Turner Field.

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The 13th Annual Jac Roth Free Tennis Clinic, sponsored by the Henry County Parks and Recreation Department, will be held this Saturday, August 9, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Richard Craig Park in McDonough. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and all skill levels, both children and adults, are encouraged to participate. The event is designed to introduce and promote the sport of tennis and all are welcome for a free morning of instruction,

games, prizes, and even a few surprises. The morning culminates with a free picnic lunch. From amateur to professional, ages 5 to 95, there is something for everyone at the 13th annual Jac Roth Free Tennis Clinic. For more information, call the Henry County Parks and Recreation Department at 770-288-7300.

13th Annual Jac Roth Tennis Clinic Set for Saturday

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The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved acceptance of a grant in the amount of $5,000 on behalf of the Henry County Animal Care and Control Department. The action came at the August 5th regular Commission meeting. The noncompetitive grant was made possible through the Stanton Foundation, and the late Dr. Frank Stanton, who served as president of CBS from 1946 to

1973. The Stanton Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to helping shelter

dogs find homes through adoption. According to Gerri Yoder, Director of HCACC, the $5,000 grant will be used to explore innovative approaches to increase dog adoptions at the shelter.For more information on Henry County

Animal Care & Control, visit www.henrycounty-ga.org/animalcontrol.

August 8, 2014

Henry County Animal Care & Control Receives Grant

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Can you render basic first aid? Know how to safely put out a small fire? Understand the skills need to participate in a search and rescue mission? With CERT Training, you will learn how to do all of this and more, and be an asset to your community when an emergency arises. Henry County Emergency Management Agency along with the Henry County Fire Department will be hosting two Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training classes starting in September at the Henry County Emergency Operations Center in McDonough. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will be initially on their own and their actions can make a difference. Through training, citizens can:• manage utilities and put out small fires• provide basic medical aid • search for and rescue victims safely

• organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective during an emergency. The CERT training is a free, 20-hour course, open to participants age 18 and over, who live or work in Henry County and can pass a criminal history background check. Space is limited, and when registering, please indicate which class you would like to attend. There are two convenient options including a three full-day session as well as a once-a-week for seven weeks evening session.

3-Day ClassSeptember 23 to 25 – 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Tuesday Night Class – (7 weeks) September 9 through October 21 from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. If you are interested in one of the CERT classes or would like to become involved, visit http://www.co.henry.ga.us/911/CERT.shtml or contact Henry County Emergency Management Officer Shelita D. Broomfield at sbroomfield@co.henry.ga.us. An application for the program can be found at the above listed website. Please email completed application to sbroomfield@co.henry.ga.us, or mail to Henry County Emergency Operations Center, Attn: Shelita D. Broomfield, 526 Industrial Blvd., McDonough GA 30253.

Henry County Animal Care & Control Receives Grant