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August 9-10, 2013
  
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Trivia Challenge
 

Human Resources will award a $25 gift card to the employee who submits ALL of the correct answers to the following (10) trivia questions plus the tie breaker question.  In the event of a tie after the tie breaker has been applied, the winning name will be drawn from a hat.  All of the answers can be found on the Hall County website.  The deadline for submission is August 6th at 5pm.  Submissions can be emailed to Shenna Adamson or faxed to 770-531-7137.  ALL entries must include your name and phone number to be eligible to win.

 

 

1) What is the name of the retired, longest tenured Fire Chief?

2) How many K-9 units operate within the Sheriff's Office?

3) What are (3) actions that people can take to prevent identity fraud?

4) What are the names of the (2) Senators and (1) Representative that represent the State of Georgia?

5) In what congressional district does Hall County reside?

6) In what year was Hall County founded?

7) In the 1930's, what insect hampered the production of cotton?

8) How many schools make up the county school system?

9) Name the (3) judges that operate within the State Court?

10) How many acres of park space are in Hall County?

 

  • Tie breaker (closest to the actual number without going over) - How many tons per day are disposed of at the Candler Road Landfill?
  

 Recipes Needed

   

Anyone that has a favorite recipe that would like it to be placed in a cookbook please e-mail it to [email protected] or send it interoffice mail to Peggy Pierce, Building Inspection

This cookbook will be prepared and sold with all proceeds going to the St Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

 

 

  

Flip for Change

The Hall County Sheriff's Office had a great time while showing our support of the men and women in our US Armed Forces, during the "Flip 4 Change" event on Saturday (7/13/13)! World Record holder, Greg Cochran, flipped a 550 lb tractor tire 73 times (for 20 minutes) in support of our Veterans!!! The event held a special place in Greg's heart, with his son (Chris) leaving later this month to join the Marines, funds raised by donation benefited Change 4 Georgia.

 

 Additionally, HCSO's own Captain Chris Matthews (Court Services Division) climbed into the dunk tank to flip some change their way. There were also gift certificates given away to the Fitness Forum, snow cones and kids activities which raised much needed funds.

 

Special thanks to the Texas Roadhouse in Gainesville for organizing and hosting this succesful event to honor our vets! Also, thanks to those who came out to show support and make a donation!

  
Carnegie Hero Award
Fire Department

Congratulations to Firefighter Tray Ross on receiving the Carnegie Hero Award at the Board of Commission meeting on 7/11/13. The award is a National Award (and Canada), for individuals who risked their life to rescue another. Tray rescued Harold Johnson, Jr.  on November 21, 2011 from his burning home. To learn more abotu this award, visit www.carnegiehero.org  
  
  
 

New Hire Orientation

   

New Employee Orientation is a critical part of any new hire process.  Orientation can help a new employee learn about the organization and it's values, important policies, benefits, and pay information.  Orientation often serves as an "introduction" to the organization.

 

Human Resources has developed a new and more extensive New Employee Orientation, that kicked off July 9th.  

 

The new Orientation program will include an introduction to the facilities and locations of various County departments, contact information, and employee programs.  It will also include a session on critical policies and procedures, payroll information, benefits orientation, as well as Customer Service training. 

 

Because of the importance of timeliness in benefits enrollment, and the value of introducing new employees as soon as possible to Hall County, and its mission and policies, attendance at New Employee Orientation will be a requirement of the new hire process.  New employees and managers will be given information and reminders of upcoming New Employee Orientation sessions.  Managers or Directors should make arrangements for their new employee to attend Orientation.

 

Human Resources welcomes your ideas, feedback, and questions regarding the New Employee Orientation program.  If you would like more information, please contact Becky Ruffner or Joni Holloway in Human Resources.

 

For Sale
  
Automobiles/Parts 
2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Sedan 4 door. Exterior is silver in color, with black leather interior, sliding sunroof, etc. with 97,000 miles. $13,000 OBO. Contact Todd Abercrombie at 678-600-1910

   

Bridal
David's Bridal mermaid white wedding dress size 4 with extra length added. Custom 3-ribbon bustle. "White" line by Vera Wang sash - black, floral front detail. White custom-designed floral hair piece by Heirbloom owner, Ahndea May with birdcage veil. White BCBGeneration heels, size 7.5. Also Diamond Engagement ring - White gold, princess cut center stone and small diamonds going down side of band. For prices please contact Mikhail Conner at

 

Instruments

Seagull 25th Anniversary with solid spruce top and mahogany sides and back. Beautiful collector guitar with new strings, abalone bridge pins, no blemishes and padded factory case for $350.00. Also have Alvarez RD8 acoustic. Sounds and plays fantastic. Great for any level player. Comes with new strings and an Alvarez hard shell case for $150.00.

Contact David Nix at (706) 499-0807 or email [email protected]

   

Lawn Equipment

Snapper 28" cut riding mower $500 Contact Scott Collison at 770-654-5520

 

Troy-Bilt Bronco 20 HP Automatic 42-in Riding Lawn Mower with Kohler Engine. It was purchased last year from Lowes and has only been used a couple of times. $750. Please contact Cinnamon Malone at [email protected] if interested.  

 

Exercise Equipment

Pulley full-workout system. Already set up but will have to be broken down to move...It is large and heavy. Can work arms up to 80lbs and legs and traps/chest up to 130lbs of weight (slide weights included) with this system. I set this system up by myself in half a day with no directions (and I never saw it set up). I believe I do have directions for it now though (will have to find them). Also selling a weight bench with bar and 100lbs of weights. It has an arm and a leg attachment with it. Can send pictures if interested. $300 for all--ready-made workout room! Contact Heather at 678-300-4069.

 

MISC

Authentic Michael Kors Medium Grayson Logo purse that I purchased personally from Macy's at the end of 2012 for $350. I'd like to sell it for $200. It is in fantastic condition, I can provide photos. Interested people can inquire via e-mail: [email protected]

  

FOR SALE A HOVERROUND POWER CHAIR FOR $3,000.00 OR MAKE A RESONABLE OFFER. BOUGHT NEW FOR $7,000.00 AND ONLY USED 3 TIMES. Please contact Patsy Savage at [email protected]

 

Wanted

Treadmill wanted. Please contact Donna Reaves at [email protected]

 

Please email items that you have for sale or items you are currently looking to buy to [email protected].

 

August  Birthdays
  
August 1
Jason Coker, Andrew Green, Jean Kibbler, Shane Peck, Dwight Woodall
August 2

Rodney Jones, Maira Reyes, Tammy Walker, Betty Jo Wilson

August 3

Michael Mackendree, Kevin Pirkle

August 4

Brent Cape, Joshua Davidson, Egera Goudy, Anthony Henderson, Charles Hewell, Marisa Sullens

August 5

Deborah D'Anna, Adam Miles, Jerold Parks, Candice Wilson

August 6

Brian Gonzalez, Glenda Pierce

August 7

Juliet Aldridge, Brian McNair, Robert Norton

August 8

Kenneth Adams, Jason Bennett, Kathy Brewer, Pamela Garmon, Robert Rayner

August 9

John Bagwell, Abbigale Buckner, Danny Couch, Allan Hicks, Jesse JOnes, Lynn King, Donna Reaves

August 10

Zanita Hendrix, Louis Legier, Corey Martin, Joshua Miller, Jeffrey Mitchell

August 11

James Miller, Ricky Peck

August 12

James Alexander, Christine Cave, Dianne Thompson

August 13

Janicia Morris, Heidi Oliver, Robert Waldorf

August 14

Cameron Durham, Marcus Walker

August 15

Dustin Arnold, Alvin Byers, Allen Cline, Al Lovingood, Dale Mitchell, Linda Nichols, Luis Soto, Susan Taylor, Steven Warren

August 16

Steven Hutson, Michelle Meeks, Stephen Roberson

Sheriff Couch receives National School Resource Officer Recognition on behalf of Hall County

 

The National Association of School Resource Officers is in  the midst of its 23rd annual School Safety

Conference (July 14th-19th) 2013 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Flordia. The NASRO conference annually brings together school resource officers, law enforcement, school security/safety professionals, school board members, school administrators, and others to receive superior training and networking

opportunities.

   

As a part of this year's conference, NASRO awarded Hall County Public School Superintendent Will

Schofield its Safe School Leadership Award. The award was received on Superintendent Schofield's

behalf by Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch, today, during the NASRO Conference. The Safe School

Leadership Award is presented by the National Association of School Resource Officers to honor those

who have made an exceptional contribution, and have displayed their dedication to the School Resource

Officer program along with the children, parents and faculty members of our community and schools.

 

Further, the award represents the determination to further develop the School Resource Officer

program partnership, and to exemplify leadership, innovation, dedication and proactive measures while

enhancing the safety of the local school community.

 

To that end, Sheriff Couch added "The School Resource Officer program is essential to our community

and schools, in fostering a nurturing relationship between Law Enforcement Professionals and our

children. It also allows the children to feel safe while in their learning environment. We look to continue

the progress made in this program, and provide encouragement for those who choose to support us

through their partnership. Our sincere gratitude to the Hall County Public School System,

Superintendent, faculty, parents and students for hosting the School Resource Officer program."

 

For more information on the National Association of School Resource Officers, please visit them online

at http://www.nasro.org/ program, please visit http://www.hallcounty.org/sheriff/sheriff_schoolservices.asp  

www.ADVACE4Kids.com 


 
 

   
 
 

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Windows 7 - tast bar tips 

The basic Windows 7 Task Bar will appear as seen below:

 

(From left to right: Start Menu Button, Internet Explorer, Folders, Media Player, Notification icons group, Date & Time, Show Desktop)

 

Show Desktop

To quickly minimize all of the open windows, click the Show Desktop button located to the far right of your task bar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rearrange the Order of Icons

I would like to relocate the Internet Explorer icon from the first position to the second. First, click and hold the Internet Explorer icon and then drag your pointer (along with the icon) to right and release the mouse when it is in the order you desire. Any of the program icons can move left or right to be in an order of your choosing.

 

 

 

 

 

Add Programs to the Task Bar

I would like to add a Microsoft Office Word to the task bar that is not there by default. This way you can quickly click the icon to launch the program in the future. To add programs to the task bar, open the program and then from the icon that appears in the task bar, right-click and select "Pin this program to taskbar".

 

 

 

Your first call should be the Hall County Help Desk at 770-531-6704. The Help Desk is available for any County computer work-related issue Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

If your need is less urgent, you can also email the Help Desk, and a technician will contact you.

Mini Adoptions
Animal Services

  

Mini-adoption at Tractor Supply 

$85 Adoption Fee

Saturday, August 17 

10:00-1:00

3640 Mundy Mill Rd
Oakwood, Ga.

  
Advertising

Personal Computer Repairs - Daniel Sexton

[email protected]

 

Weddings By Design (wedding planning) - Sheila Williams

770-561-9477

 

Interested in losing weight and/or improving your Health? Then Advocare is for you! - Beverley Walker

706-957-0253

 

Thirty-One Consultant

Christy Brookshire

www.mythirtyone.com/102145

[email protected]

706-892-7900

 

Pics by Wanda

Wanda Sutton

770-503-0870 or 770-540-0342

 

Hair & Make-up

Weddings, Events, Parties

Shenna Adamson

[email protected]

770-539-4979

 

Handmade and up cycled items, Crafts, Jewelry, gifts and home decor.

www.etsy.com/shop/southerngritcreation

Alisha Philyaw

 

Origami Owl Custom Jewelry

Rashelle Edwards, Independent Designer

[email protected] - redwards.orgamiowl.com

770-530-0163

 

Mary Kay Consultant

Wendy Frazier

www.marykay.com/wfrazier01

[email protected]

770-757-3821

 

Paracord Bracelets, Lanyards, Necklaces, Keychains and Monkey Fist.

Tony Roberts

paracordsurvivalinstincts.com or facebook at the same name (paracordsurvivalinstincts)

 

Tupperware Consultant

Brandy Ravan

[email protected]

706-809-9100

 

Mann for all Occasions
Chad Mann
Having a party? Car Show? Wedding? Reunion? Grand Opening? Or, any other event? We can make the occasion an unforgettable celebration! Call  for more information: (706)594-2084 
Welcome to Hall County Government
July New Hires

Brittany Graves - Animal Services
Ana Bonilla - Buildings
Janene Rutschilling - Clerk of Court
Wendi Sims - Clerk of Court
Douglas Grant - Drug Court Grant
Charles Newman - Parks & Leisure
Shamsul Baker - Planning
Amy Bassette - Probate Court
Joshua Pratt - Road Maintenance
John Batchelor - Solicitor Victim-Witness
Glen Barnes - Solid Waste
Kenneth Edge Solid Waste
Willard Roberts - Solid Waste
Benjamin Smith - Solid Waste
Joseph Armour - Solid Waste
Judy Alvarado - Superior Court
Alma Martinez - Superior Court
Derrick Watson - Superior Court
Peyton Reeves - Tax Assessors
Rose Fleming - Tax Commissioner
Jennifer Garner - Tax Commissioner
Uleses Sanchez - Tax Commissioner
Edd Sullivan - Tax Commissioner
Lindsey Fowler - Tax Commissioner

August 17

Chris Chavis, Charles Greenwell, Tammy Myers, Justin Osborne, Teresa Queen, Calvin Stewart, Rhett Tyner

August 18

Chad Dean, Vonda Edwards, Heather Furrow, Cynthia Marcus

August 19

Joan Mioduski, Jeffrey Suggs

August 20

Michelle Beverly, Adam Lane, Charles Riley, James Taylor, Christopher Waller

August 21

Susan Rector, Srikanth Yamala

August 22

William Kimbrell, Lee Logwood, Alma Martinez, Daniel Pappas, David Rhodes, Whitney Roberts

August 23

Zackery Blair, Sandy Garrett, Randy Haney

August 24

Shenna Adamson, Jonathan Barton, Christopher Dale, Roberto Escalante, Kathy Gibbs, Vicki Hicks, James Hightower, Stanley Ledbetter

August 25

Debra Adams, Leah Ayers, Kimberly Bales, Rodney Bennett, Brenda Reynolds, Edward Strickland, Wesley Wacaster

August 26

Jillian Brasfield, Tamara Smith

August 27

Judy Cordell, Anna Edwards, Joseph Groover, William Reed

August 28

Kevin Anderson, Carrie Cash, Kim Farmer, Estephany Guardiola, Syble Highfield, Yaneth Torres

August 29

Justin Whitfield

August 30

Cassie Coker, Nathan Defoor, Thomas Eason, Gary Elliott, Timothy Forrester, Jennifer Moore, Karen Porter

August 31

Christopher Bachelor, Nancy Cupp, Jimmie Taggart, Eddie Tanner, Jennifer Watt

Employment Anniversaries
years of service
 
5 Years                                 10 Years
Marlene Ahlers                        Lester Harris
Bessie Harrison                       Sharon McClain               30 Years
Helen Maginnis                                                             Burt Sanders
Spencer Cape                         15 Years
Jeffry Buffington                      Timothy Sims
Patsy Oliver                            Donna Tyner
  
                                              25 Years
                                              Stephanie Gilbert
                                              Joyce Miller
                                              Joel Carter
                                              Keith Langford
                                              Jeffery Vinson
Shenna Adamson
Human Resources Coordinator