Riddle O'Day
Human Resources will award a $25 gift card to the employee who submits ALL of the correct answers to the following riddles. There will be a drawing for all employees who submit correct answers. The deadline for submission is August 8th 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.
Answer the riddles below...
Colored as a maiden's cheek This runs smoother
Time was naught when i began Than a Rhyme
Into the garden I was sneaked Loves to fall
I alone am the fall of man... But cannot climb...
This thing runs around the city Goes up and down the stairs
But never moves... without ever moving...
The more it dries You can catch this
The wetter it gets... But you can't throw it...
Goes over all the hills and hollows You throw this out when you
Bites quite hard but never swallows... Want to use it but take it in
When you no longer need it...
I am diamonds that are lost by the moon I take you by night
Found by the sun and picked up soon... By day take you back
None suffer to have me
But do from my lack...
I cut through evil like a sword
Chaos flees at my approach What goes up and
Symbolized by a balance Never comes down...
I am often said to be blind...
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Hall County Fire Services Recruit Class 1 - 1989 (Then)
Hall County Fire Services Recruit Class 1 - 2014 (Now)
These are the members who are still with us and they have been with us for 25 years.
Pictured are:
Front (kneeling l-r): Captain John Waldrop; Lt. Eddie Tanner
Back (l-r): Lt. DeWayne Burton, Lt. Chris Hulsey, Lt. Jimmy Williams and Lt. Bruce Palmer.
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Hall County's 1st Annual Laurel Summer Fest will be held this year, August 30th & 31st at Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy. Gainesville GA 30506. The festival boasts many wonderful opportunities for family fun! Live music from MamaDear on Saturday and Riverstreet on Sunday, the Hawgin' On Lanier BBQ competition, arts & crafts booths, and the spray grounds are just a few activities that will be going on this year. Also, enjoy a grand finale fireworks show Sunday night to end the festival! Gates open at 10:00am Saturday & Sunday, $10 will get you in for BOTH days! All proceeds benefit the Gainesville Jaycees' Gut Check Program and Empty Stocking Fund, as well as Hall County Animal Shelter's Pet Adoption Program.
Please visit the Gainesville Jaycees' website www.gainesvillejaycees.org or www.hawginonlanier.com for more information on Hawgin' On Lanier, the Hawgzilla Mudrun 5k, or the Gut Check and Empty Stocking Funds. For more information about the Laurel Summer Fest go to Facebook www.facebook.com/LaurelSummerFestival or www.laurelsummerfest.org We are currently accepting applications for arts & crafts vendors!
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Serving the Community
HCSO
This is the perfect way to end a long Summer month... Brayden Thornton of Gainesville dropped in on us in July to show his support and get a tour of a Hall County Sheriff's Office Patrol car. Brayden had also stopped in to see our friends at the Gainesville Police Department to get an idea of how the daily operations of Law Enforcement agencies work together for the good of our community. One day Brayden hopes to trade in his Junior Deputy badge for the real thing! Best wishes to our buddy, Brayden and the Thornton family, for a bright and successful future... |
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We are proud to announce that Sheriff Gerald Couch has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2014 Georgia Sheriffs' Association President's Award.
The award, which is given to one Georgia sheriff each year, is designed to recognize a sheriff who has made a significant contribution to the Georgia Sheriffs' Association Youth Homes. Sheriff Couch received the award on July 22nd during the Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes banquet inside the Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier Islands Resort.
Since taking office, Sheriff Couch has tirelessly promoted the loving and nurturing environment of the Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes by hosting two fundraising events during his first year as Sheriff, and another three events planned for 2014.
Sheriff Gerald Couch believes in the foundations of education, healthy relationships and positive influences in addition to striving within his community to improve the services rendered by the Hall County Sheriff's Office.
Of course, the events WOULD NOT have been a success without YOUR support... Therefore, a very heartfelt "Thank you" to our Hall County community for all of your support!
(Pictured, L-R: Community Service Officer - Deputy Chad Mann, Community Service Clerk - Tamara Smith and Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch with the Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes President's Award)
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Peachtree Road Runners from HCSO
Sheriff Gerald Couch and everyone at the Hall County Sheriff's Office are very proud of our "Peachtree Road Runners"! We would like to recognize the extraordinary efforts of this group of agency employees who were dedicated to go the extra mile this past 4th of July.
It may have been a first for some in our group, but definitely not a "once in a lifetime" moment for Patrol Division's Stuart Dailey. Deputy Dailey has participated in the Peachtree Road Race each year for the past 27 races! A proud graduate of West Hall High School and a former member of the track team, Deputy Dailey adds "The goal is to go out there and just have fun! You don't have to try and run your fastest time. Don't take it too serious, or you'll miss the experience."
Looking back to his previous Peachtree runs, Deputy Dailey can fondly remember two big moments in races past. The first was in 2002, not even a full year after 9/11. He recalls people standing along the sidewalks shouting "U-S-A!" as the runners passed by. Electricity filled the air in similar fashion last year, following the incident at the Boston Marathon. Spectators, once again, crowded the sidewalks to inspire and motivate runners with cheers of overwhelming support.
Deputy Dailey stated "It was a patriotic moment... I may not be most fanatic patriot, but that was a common thread that bound us together to push through that race. It really pulled folks together."
Alondra Campa (CID) announced that she successfully topped her previous Peachtree 10K finish. With her time of 57:26, she shouted "I shaved off 3 minutes!"
The group also shared a laugh over some of the costumes worn by other participants in the Peachtree Road Race. There was talk of forming an even larger team, organizing a theme and wearing costumes to represent the Sheriff's Office in next year's 10K.
To add some encouragement for those who have yet to get off the couch, Lieutenant Scott Wiley said "It's not as hard as you would think".
Lieutenant Stephanie Gilbert made her first appearance in the Peachtree Road Race this year. She echoed Lieutenant Wiley and admits that she would gladly participate again without hesitation. Although, she did acknowledge "Cardiac Hill was the hardest."
In preparation for the Hall County Sheriff's Office "Hot Pursuit 5K" (7/19/14) to benefit the Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes, Sergeant Kiley Sargent offered the following advice "I would say that training and exercising would make you better, but my results in the Peachtree say otherwise."
(Pictured standing L-R: Lt. Stephanie Gilbert, Sgt. Kiley Sargent, Lt. Scott Wiley, Deputy Stuart Dailey, Scott Collison and Deputy Keith Langford. Seated, L-R are Alondra Campa and Kathy Russell) |
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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
3-piece Nissan 350Z custom luggage (black) excellent condition -never used; asking $200.00 (original price - $375.00).
Set of 4 (2 front/2 rear) stock 2002 Nissan 350Z factory original aluminum alloy wheels; 17 in., 7 spokes; excellent condition; asking $400.00.
Contact Debbie at dwright@hallcounty.org
1998 VW Jetta TDI for sale, it gets 48-50 mpg, runs like new no oil leaks, has 265,000 miles in good shape. $2,500.00 call (706)491- 9334 Jon
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
MISC
Used Lap-Traveler Mobile Laptop Stand. Regular Price $239.00. Asking $100.00 Firm. Please contact Gene Joy at 770-530-0152
SunQuest Pro 24SE Wolff System home tanning bed. Used very little. Comes with cleaner, eyewear, and some tanning lotion. Asking $1800 OBO - call Brandi 770-539-0988.
House for sale: View this listing on realtor.com®: http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/94-Foothills-Dr_Murrayville_GA_30564__M66963-97617
Contact Cheryl Gable @ 678-989-8262
For sale 2004 Glendale Titanium 5th wheel camper, 30E35RB, with bunks. 35 feet long, 1 super-slide, plenty of storage. Sleeps 5 comfortably. Great camper for kids. Hall County employee price of $12,500 (from &14,995). Search internet with make and model for standard photos. Many extras included. Call John @ 404-372-9815
2007 Yamah YF Z450 Four Wheeler, only has 25 total hours riding time on it, electric start, Like new $3500. Contact Michele at 678-997-5324
1997 Jayco eagle series pop-up camper for sale, sleeps 5
and equipped with sink, ice box, stove, air condition and front awning.
Asking $1850.00 , obo. If interested contact Roger Tapia 678-618-7508.
Vacation Rental
Daytona Beach Vacation Home Rental, Sleeps 8-10 comfortably, 2 min walkto the beach with cean view, 3 Bed 2.5 Baths with bsmt. $800/week. $150 cleaning fee. Perfect for 4 couples, 1 mile North of Boardwalk, Contact David Corry for details and availability 770-654-6188
Wanted
Please email items that you have for sale or items you are currently looking to buy to sadamson@hallcounty.org.
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Welcome to Hall County Government
July New Hires
James Murphy - Allen Creek Soccer Complex
James Armstrong - Allen Creek Soccer Complex
Steven Shows - Allen Creek Soccer Complex
Buffie Phagan - Buildings
Jennifer Jones - Clerk of Court
Carrie Wood-Owens - Clerk of Court
Stacey Kerr - Clerk of Court
Candace Turner - Clerk of Court
Jametta Patterson - Detention Center
Zachary Marley - Detention Center
Cherri Hope - E-911
Tamara Butterworth - E.M.S.
Jeremy Ford - M.I.S.
John Hogsed - Project Management
Bobby Davenport - Resource Recovery
John Sumner - Solid Waste
Clark Gunn - Solid Waste
James Guyton - Solid Waste
Julie Webb - Sheriff's Office
Maritza Carlos - Sheriff's Office
Jennifer Buffington - Sheriff's Office
Linda Allemani - Treatment Services |
August Birthdays 1 Jason Coker, Andrew Green, Jean Kibbler, Shane Peck, Dwight Woodall 2 Rodney Jones, Maira Reyes, Haley Smith, Matthew Turner, Tammy Walker
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Michael Mackendree, Kevin Pirkle
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Brent Cape, Joshua Davidson, Egera Goudy, Charles Hewell, Marisa Sullens
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James Binkley, Deborah D'Anna, Adam Miles, Candice Wilson
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Nikolaus Burroughs, Brian Gonzalez, Glenda Pierce
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Juliet Aldridge, Ron House, Brian McNair, Robert Norton
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Kenneth Adams, Jason Bennett, Kathy Brewer, Pamela Garmon, Gerald Lanich, Robert Rayner, Wendi Sims, Teresa Spencer
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Danny Couch, Allan Hicks, Charles Jarrard, Jesse Jones, Lynn King, Donna Reaves
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Donna Hammond, Zanita Hendrix, Jennifer Jones, Louis Legier, Corey Martin
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James Miller, Ricky Peck
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James Alexander, Christine Cave, Dianne Thompson
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Lydia Carroll, Heidi Kanady, Jonathan King, Janicia Morris, Robert Waldorf, Mindy Woods
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Cameron Durham, Marcus Walker
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Dustin Arnold, Jason Burrell, Alvin Byers, Allen Cline, Al Lovingood, Dale Mitchell, Linda Nichols, Luis Soto, Susan Taylor, Steven Warren
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Jeremy Cooksey, Anthony Griffin, John Hanes, Steven Hutson, Michelle Meeks |
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Lt. Angie Davis & Lt. Brian Mills have both passed the testing requirements and earned their Level 2 EMS Instructor certification from the Ga DHR. Both are recent new additions to the Hall County Fire Training Academy and are involved in training the current EMT class. Lt. Davis began with HCFS in April 2014, coming from Clayton County Fire Department. Lt. Mills began with HCFS in October of 2006 and has promoted to training lieutenant in April 2014. Congratulations to Lt. Davis and Lt. Mills!!! |
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The new Veterans Track program (Vet Court) works with the Hall County judicial system to assist Veterans who have gotten into trouble, which has resulted in their incarceration. These Veterans have agreed to work toward improving their life situations.
We are looking for successful Veterans in Hall County, who would be willing to advocate for and assist the Veterans in our Veterans Track Court program. We especially need two female Veterans.
The time required to be a Veteran Mentor is just 1-2 hours per month...to advocate for a fellow Veteran. If you have the time and the interest in finding out more, please contact me: Rick Frommer 770-329-9704 rickfrommer@hotmail.com
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Sunday, September 21st @ 2:00pm, held at Mulberry Creek Community Center 4491 JM Turk Road Flowery Branch GA 30542.
Tournament is open to all Hall County Employees and their immediate family. We have limited space, so please register quickly!
Deadline for registration is September 15th 5:00pm. Email Brooke Whitmire bwhitmire@hallcounty.org for registration, or stop by any Hall County Parks and Leisure Community Center (North Hall, East Hall, or Mulberry Creek) to pick up a form.
Registration Fee: Each participant donates at least 4 non-perishable items to be donated to a local food bank.
Any other questions please contact Brooke Whitmire
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Your friends at the Hall County Sheriff's Office want to make you aware of another recurring phone scam... From the onset of 2013, Georgia Power advised that their company had fielded more than 650 calls of suspected billing scams before the end of last Summer.
Just this past week, the Hall County Sheriff's Office received reports of the scam recirculating through our community. Thus far, we have only had a handful of incidents of this type of scam in the Summer of 2014. The callers seem to be targeting residents and businesses.
Scammers will call their victims stating that their electricity is about to be cut off, unless they pay the past due amount on their utility bills. To pay one's bill, you must purchase a prepaid debit card and provide the caller with your card's account number. Once the requested number(s) are given, the circuit has been completed! Your money is gone, and the scammer moves on to the next.
Last year, Georgia Power also stated that there had been some individuals going door-to-door claiming to be business representatives of the company, asking for payment from residents. Contrarily, Georgia Power advises that the only representatives that they would have paying you a visit would be their technicians. These utility workers will be in uniform, bearing the company ID badge. They also explained that they do not call their customers to speak directly and ask them for a payment via phone. Customers may receive an automated, pre-recorded message asking them to call Georgia Power to discuss their accounts.
If you believe that you have fallen victim to a utility phone scam, please call the Hall County Sheriff's Office for more information. Our Community Service Office will be glad to help by answering your questions during normal business hours, at (770)531-6900. You can also call our non-emergency dispatch to have a Deputy come out and make a report, at (770)536-8812.
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The Hall County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard participated in the Reunion Country Club benefit for Georgia's Fallen Military Heroes and their families. The Golf Tournament took place on 7/21/14 at Reunion Country Club in Hoschton (Hall County). After a touching tribute and salute from the Hall County Sheriff's Honor Guard, participants loaded up their clubs and carted off down the 18-hole course for a chance at some nice prizes like free tickets to the Gwinnett Gladiators' games, Falcon football memorabilia and a Green Egg grill! Posters and signs around the course reminded the golfers of the reason they got all teed up on a rainy and dreary Monday to raise funds for this worthwhile cause.
Grateful for the invitation, our Honor Guard is ready to answer the call wherever that may lead them.
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900 mile mission comes to Hall County
Deputy Ricky Nix was ready at the wheel before the rains came down today, to provide a law enforcement escort through Hall County to the final stop in 10-time Iron Man Dave Nazaroff's 900 mile-mission in Gainesville.
The journey from NY to GA has helped raise over $60,000 for 11-year-old Callie Truelove of Gainesville. Callie was born with Williams syndrome. The monies raised will assist the family in installing a new therapy room in her family's Gainesville home. |
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On the download...
MIS
Did you know? Hall County Network
Passwords
- Everyone is required to change their passwords every 120 days.
- A password cannot be reused until the 11th password change.
- Your account will lockout after 5 failed login attempts. Your account will automatically unlock after 10 minutes or if someone from MIS unlocks the account for you.
- Contrary to popular belief, MIS does not have a way to see your current password. If you forget your password, we have to reset it to something else; we don't know your password or have any method for figuring it out.
- If you forget your password, you can have your supervisor e-mail pwreset@hallcounty.org and one of the MIS staff will reset the password for you.
Desktops (Excluding Courts Computers)
- All Windows XP computers in the County are being replaced with Lenovo computers running Windows 7. There are only around 55 more Windows XP computers in the County.
- Most of the new computers have energy saving settings applied to them. After 35 minutes, your monitor will turn off. After 2 hours, your computer will go to sleep.
- To wake the computer from sleep mode, simply press a key on the keyboard or perform a quick press of the power button.
- Most desktops in the County automatically reboot at 1:00 AM on Sunday morning. If you are using your computer at that time, a warning message will appear and give you 2 minutes to save your work.
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. |
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Advertising
Personal Computer Repairs - Daniel Sexton
dcsexton9695@gmail.com
Weddings By Design (wedding planning) - also decorate for Holidays, Showers adn Parties
Sheila Williams
706-362-7134
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
brookshirebunch@myemc.net
706-892-7900
Pics by Wanda
Wanda Sutton
770-503-0870 or 770-540-0342
Hair & Make-up/Advocare Distributor
Weddings, Events, Parties
Shenna Adamson
shenna.adamson@gmail.com
770-539-4979
-The Loaded Glue Gun-
Various Handmade items, crafts and gifts like Mason Jar Tumblers, Hand stitched Koozies, Faux Deer, Chalk board signs, Upcycled home Décor and more. www.theloadedgluegun.com
Alisha Philyaw 678-936-7128
theloadedgluegun@gmail.com
Feel free to contact me directly about any of my items.
Origami Owl Custom Jewelry
Rashelle Edwards, Independent Designer
rashedwa@yhc.edu - redwards.orgamiowl.com
770-530-0163
Mary Kay Consultant
Wendy Frazier
www.marykay.com/wfrazier01
wendycfrazier@gmail.com
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
brandyravan@yahoo.com
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
Men's/Women's Haircuts, Color, Perms, Facials, Body Wraps and Specialty Services
(706) 348-6477
Public Safety, Veterans and CCW Holders get 10% off any service
Georgia Mountain Krav Maga
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Chris Chavis, Angelina Davis, Justin Osborne, Teresa Queen, Calvin Stewart, Rhett Tyner
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Chad Dean, Vonda Edwards, Heather Furrow
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Joan Mioduski, Jeffrey Suggs
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Adam Lane, Charles Riley, James Taylor, Chriopher Waller
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Jacob Cash, Janet Rector, Srikanth Yamala
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William Kimbrell, Alma Martinez, Daniel Pappas, David Rhodes, Whitney Roberts, Tamara Smith
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Zackery Blair, Erik Drahms, Sandy Garrett, Randy Haney, Jane NIchols
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Shenna Adamson, Jonathan Barton, Christopher Dale, Roberto Escalante, Kathy Gibbs, Vicki Hicks, Jimmy Hightower, Stanley Ledbetter
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Debra Adams, Kimberly Bales, Rodney Bennett, Leah Kelley, Brenda Reynolds, Edward Strickland, Wesley Wacaster
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Jillian Brasfield, Samantha Parson
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Judy Cordell, Joseph Groover, Hannah Lankford, William Reed, Matthew Wood
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Kevin Anderson, Carrie Cash, Kim Farmer, Estephany Guardiola, Sybil Highfield, Jimmy Motes, Megan Nunn, Yaneth Torees
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Donna Farmer, Justin Whitfield
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Nathan Defoor, Cassie Durden, Thomas Eason, Timothy Forrester, Jennifer Moore, Karen Porter
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Christopher Bachelor, Margaret Carpenter, Nancy Cupp, Jimmie Taggart, Eddie Tanner, Jennifer Watt |
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