Archive for January, 2012

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ASU has plenty to account for

– January 30, 2012Posted in: Headlines, Outlook

 

Albany State University is in a bit of trouble.  The “Historically Black” school apparently admitted students who didn’t meet the minimum standards for the University.  For some, this may not seem like that big of a deal, but with Albany State, it is.

ASU, you may recall, made a pretty big deal out of Darton getting a four year nursing program.  At that time, they argued that Darton was the “white” school and that it would draw students away from ASU.  I said then that their argument was bull.  Those students who wanted to go to ASU would still go to ASU, while those who went to Darton and opted for a four year degree afterwards were generally going to Americus to attend Georgia Southwestern State University.

However, ASU’s actions should really earn the ire of Darton College.  You see, universities in Georgia have minimum standards that students must meet.  These students didn’t.  As such, their recourse should have been to attend Darton until they met ASU’s standards.  Instead, Albany State just admitted them and therefore kept them out of Darton College.

I’m all about the free markets, and think a more free market in education would ultimately lead to better education.  However, until that happens, I think all parties need to follow the rules.  It’s just that simple.  ASU didn’t, and again it’s just that simple.

President Freeman can say all he wants about how these students were just a few points below the level.  It just doesn’t matter.  They didn’t meet the minimum that the state requires.  If they don’t want to meet the state’s standards, then perhaps they should explore becoming a private university and then they’ll be free to set whatever standards they want.

However, the fact remains that the revelation only spurred on the feelings many have regarding ASU.  While few will argue against the economic impact of ASU’s homecoming, many question the quality of Albany State’s graduates.  Without a doubt, there are some quality folks who have graduated from ASU, but they are tarnished by the graduates who have shown themselves to be less than stellar in their respective fields.

With the information that we learned last week regarding ASU’s willful disregard of the state mandated standards, many in the community can’t help but feel that this is clearly part of the problem.  In addition, the fact that apparently faculty feels rather put upon based on a letter they sent to the Board of Regents last year, one must wonder how much real education is happening on the ASU campus.

Tags: Outlook, Tom Knighton
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Far- Infrared Sauna; the Warmth of the Sun

– January 30, 2012Posted in: Columns, Nature's Cure

 

What is Far-Infrared heat? Infrared light is part of the sun’s invisible spectrum. One of Far-Infrared light’s characteristics is the ability to easily penetrate human tissue. When this happens, it creates a natural resonance, which has many beneficial properties. The Far-Infrared heat (FIR light waves) penetrates your skin, giving you that wonderful natural warmth. You can be exposed to Far-Infrared heat for hours and it will never cause your skin to burn. Far Infrared heat is completely healthy and safe for all living things.

 

Far-Infrared Sauna Treatment; In today’s world, everyone is exposed to toxins and is carrying a heavy toxic load. Far-infrared sauna therapy is one of the safest and most powerful ways to eliminate toxic metals, toxic chemicals and chronic infections. Fat-soluble chemicals and toxins can be concentrated in the fat storage tissues of the body (primarily adipose tissue). To mobilize and eliminate these unwanted chemicals and toxins low temperature saunas can be very useful.

Detoxification; In one study performed by American researchers, the sweat of people using a conventional sauna was found to be 95 to 97% water while the sweat of those using an infrared thermal system was 80 to 85% water with the non-water portion principally cholesterol, fat soluble toxins, toxic heavy metals (such as mercury and aluminum), sulfuric acid, sodium, ammonia and uric acid. This unusually high concentration of heavy metals and other fat-soluble toxins is not found in the sweat from normal exercise.

Heart Disease; 25 patients were treated in an Infrared Sauna for 15 minutes once a day for 2 weeks. The results showed significantly lowered blood pressure, measureable weight loss, lowered cholesterol, and increased blood flow.

Some other health benefits of Far-Infrared Sauna are:

  • Weight loss: Can help burn up to 600 or more calories in just one 30 minute session.
  • Beauty: Is excellent for increasing blood circulation to the skin, which is essential for beautiful, youthful, glowing skin
  • Scars on skin: Scars fully formed may be gradually softened. Burns and other wounds or incisions may heal with significantly reduced scarring.
  • Cellulite: European beauty specialists confirm that a Far Infrared Sauna will greatly speed any anti-cellulite program.
  • Pain relief: Effective for arthritis, back pain, muscle spasms, headache, etc.
  • Relaxation & Meditation: Stress reduction, relaxation and general wellness.
  • Cardiovascular benefits: Provides cardio training without exertion.

 

Jami Jones is a Natural Health Consultant and owner of Nature’s Cure in Albany.

Tags: Health, Nature's Cure
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Southernese

– January 30, 2012Posted in: Bill Waller, Columns

billwallerWritten by Bill Waller. Mr. Waller is a author and contributor local blog, Southwest Georgia Politics. He enjoys writing, traveling, and researching history. He currently resides in Albany, Georgia.

 

 

 

It seems that Hollywood, especially reality TV shows, cannot get enough of all things southern!  Sons of Guns, Call Of The Wild Man, Swamp People, Bayou Billionaires, My Big Fat Redneck Vacation, Moonshiners, are all shows about us unique southern people.  Some of those shows are less than flattering towards us, but we have captured the interests of television producers none the less.

One of the things that make the south so unique is our way of talking.  The southern accent sets us apart from the rest of the nation.  I recently read a news article that said the new Apple’s Siri, which responds to voice commands, cannot figure out the southern accent.  Siri allows a person to operate their iPhone using his or her voice.  (Honestly, sometimes I think that technology is becoming a bit too spooky, but that is for another article.)  Siri does not speak Southernese, and yet they call it a smart phone?  Hmm… Apple uses a song from Albany’s own Ray Charles in their official commercial for Siri, but it is unlikely that Siri would be able to understand Ray’s voice.  Ain’t that the berries?

There are various expressions that used to be part of everyday speech here in the south.  With so many outside influences on the southern culture today such as television, much of that is fading away. Hold on to your hats now y’all because I’m fixin’ to tell you some!

I did some work with an older gentleman during the summer last year who would instruct me to “…grab that board over yonder and slide it in my direction just a scosher tad.”  Now, every self respecting Southerner knows the difference between a scosh, a scosher tad, a smidgen, and just a tad.  For our northern neighbors, a tad is a small, almost insignificant amount, a smidgen is less than that, a scosher tad is really quite small, and a scosh is the smallest of all.

One day I asked when we were going to tackle a project around the house, and the old man said that we would get on it directly.  That of course meant that we would work on it when we got around to it, but it would likely be sooner rather than later.  He has some health issues and on an average day when I asked him how he was doing, he will tell me that he was fair to middling.  I knew then that things are not great, but they could be worse.

I reckon some of y’all ain’t heard these ol’ sayings in a coon’s age.  That is rather sad too.  I ‘spect that it won’t be long before they are all gone with the wind.  Our speech and our colloquialisms are a rich heritage.  It is such a blessing to be born in the Southland

 

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Obituaries

– January 30, 2012Posted in: Obituaries

Robert Ward White, 95

Robert Ward White, 95, of 1400 Eager Drive Albany died on January 27, 2012 at Wynfield Park in Albany. Funeral Services for Mr. White was held Tuesday January 31 at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors. Rev. Keith Gaines and Dr. Butch Knight officiated.

Mr. White was born March 6, 1916 in Rittman, Ohio to the late William W. and Mayme Wright White. Mr. White came to Albany as a Navigator Cadet at Turner Field. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in WWII and Korea. He stayed in the Air Force Reserve where he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. In 1953, Mr. White started United Rentals of Albany. In 1957, he changed the name of his rental company to Bob White Rents. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, a deacon emeritus and Legion Post 30.

Mr. White is survived by his wife Alice White of Albany, a son Dr. William B. White of Davis, Calif., two daughters: Patti Feagans of Albany, and Cheryl Parrish of Snellville, Ga., one step-daughter: Anne Marie Bishop of Gainesville, Ga., 4 grandchildren: Steve Feagans, Heather Julian, Ana White and Joe White; five great-grandchildren: Robbie Feagans, Drew Feagans, Benjamin Julian, Daniel Julian, Jeremiah Julian; three step-grandchildren: Sam Bishop, Elizabeth Bishop and Emily Bishop. He was preceded in death by his wife Eloise Ragan White and a sister Kay Claeys.

Those desiring can make contributions to: The First Baptist Church 145 Oakland Parkway Leesburg, Ga. 31763 or to The Anchorage 162 Hampton Lane Leesburg, Ga. 31763.

An online guestbook is at www.kimbrellstern.com.

 

Elizabeth Kearse McNeely
Elizabeth Kearse McNeely passed away on Saturday January 28, 2012 at Lillian Carter Nursing Care in Plains, GA.

Her funeral service will be Tuesday 11 a.m. at Leesburg Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Hurley officiating.

Born on June 11, 1918 in Cedar Key, FL, Elizabeth grew up in Plains and Leesburg but resided in Albany for 50 years.  During World War II,  she lived in Macon and worked at the US Army Base as a stenographer.  She was a member of Byne Memorial Baptist Church and was a devoted Christian who will be remembered for her sweet and gracious nature and her talent for entertaining friends with funny jokes.  She was the daughter of the late Grover Kearse and Rosa Thornton Kearse.

She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: Lawrence Daniel, Perry Kearse, Bloxham Kearse, Maxine Pate, Nell Fussell and her dearly beloved twin sister Virginia Kearse.

Survivors include her adored son, Grover McNeely of Panama City Beach, FL, a sister Alice Ann Holton of Leesburg, nieces: Joy Fussell Cavin of McDonough, Ga, Sue Cannon of Franklin, TN and nephews: Jerry Fussell of Colorado Springs, Zake Pate of Atlanta, GA, Perry  Kearse, Patrick Holton and Charles Holton all of Leesburg.

In lieu of flowers you may make memorials to United Hospice, 708 East 16th St., Cordele, GA  31015.

You may share your thoughts with the family of Mrs. McNeely by visiting Kimbrell-Stern’s website at www.kimbrellstern.com
Kimbrell-Stern, Inc.

 

Dr. O. Grey Rawls Jr. MD
Dr. O. Grey Rawls Jr. MD passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 30 at 11 a.m.at Covenant Presbyterian Church with interment to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. Dr. Paul Luthman and Dr. William “Biff” Coker will officiate.

Dr. O. Grey Rawls was a prominent surgeon and practiced medicine in Albany for about forty years. He was born in Pike County Georgia to Mary Baker Rawls and Otis Grey Rawls. He graduated from Spalding High School and entered Emory University. After graduation, he attended Emory Medical School. He received his postgraduate medical training at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, New York and Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. While in New York, he met his wife, Betty Wheat and they were married in 1949. They were married for fifty four years and were blessed with three lovely daughters, Debra Rawls Pricola and her husband, Mike of Port Hueneme, California, Ann Rawls Spiak and her husband, Drew of Portland, Oregon and Nancy Grey Rawls Smith and her husband, Stacy of Savannah, Georgia, four granddaughters, Holly D. Valles, of Stockton, California Christy Dalton of Lodi, California, Brandy D. Gomez of Stockton, California and Shawna Grigg of Atlanta, Georgia. Two sisters, Mrs. Betty R. Copeland of Williamson, Georgia and Mrs. Nancy T Ethridge of Griffin, Georgia. His devotion to his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren never wavered; his passion to serve his fellow man never waned, as his family, friends, co-workers and patients will attest.

A man of sterling character, Dr. Rawls was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon. He was a member of Phoebe Putney Hospital Board for ten years and had formerly served as president of the Dougherty County Medical Society, a member of the Georgia Medical Medicaid Surgery Review, chairman of the United Way, president of The Rotary Club and member of the Georgia Department of Human Resources Board. Dr. Rawls was a recipient of the Albany Exchange Club Golden Deed Award, a true testament of his unflinching altruism. He served for many years on the boards of First Federal Savings and Loan and Darton College Foundation.

Dr. Rawls was a World War II veteran, retiring as a captain in the medical corps in 1949. He was an accomplished horseman, winning first place in the AM division of the Georgia Cutting Horse Association. He was also an avid aviator who enjoyed the freedom of the sky; yet, he also had a deep connection with the farmland, as he considered himself a farmer and cattleman. Free of pretension and conceit, Dr. Rawls embodied all the great qualities of a family man, scholar, physician and humanitarian; but most importantly, he was a gentleman-genteel, courtly and above all else, sincerely interested in the well-being of others.

His companion, Peggy Cullars Guillebeau, expressed this sentiment about Grey: “I have been truly blessed to be a part of his life in his later years and his passing will leave a void in the lives of all of us who were fortunate enough to call Grey our friend. He never stopped loving his wife, Betty but he never let her passing deter him from sharing his love with others.” One of Grey’s favorite quotes from Winston Churchhill was, “We make a living by what we get. We make life by what we give.”

Memorials may be made to Albany Community Hospice at 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, GA 31721.

You may sign the guestbook and share your thoughts with the family of Dr. Grey Rawls by visiting our website at www.kimbrellstern.com.

 

David Wyatt Thomas, 46
David Wyatt Thomas, 46, of Albany, GA, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Dr. Charlie Rouse will officiate. Interment will follow at Oakview Cemetery, Camilla, GA.

A native of Camilla, GA David had lived most of his life in Albany, GA. He was a Medical Courier for Pinnacle Infusion Inc. and had a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Georgia Southwestern University. David was a member of the Discount Superstar Band and was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sheila Kay Thomas.

Survivors include twin daughters, Erin and Colleen Thomas of Albany, GA, his parents, Aubrey (Bud) Thomas and Joyce Woody Thomas of Camilla, GA, three sisters, Janice Sanders of Albany, GA, Sandy West and husband, Harold of Leesburg, GA and Beverly Lawson and husband Jeff of Albany, GA, brother, Britt Thomas and wife Janine of Tallahassee, FL, significant other, Shannon Mock of Albany, GA, two nieces, two nephews and special friends, Leigh and Tony Singletary of Albany, GA.

The family will receive friends from1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sunday before the funeral at Mathews Funeral Home.

The family will be at the residence of Sandy and Harold West, 296 North Hampton Road Leesburg, GA 31763.

Those desiring may make to contributions Albany Humane Society, P.O. Box 3151, Albany, GA 31706.

To sign our online registry or to send condolences to the family, you may visit Mathews’ website at www.mathewsfuneralhome.com.

 

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Helpful tips from Dougherty County Sheriff Kevin Sproul

– January 30, 2012Posted in: Columns, Kevin Sproul

Kevin Sproul has been with the Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office since 1982 and has served as sheriff since 2008.

 

TASERs

 

As the Sheriff of Dougherty County I have the opportunity to speak to many civic groups and organizations throughout our community. During these times, I am often asked questions about the operation of the Sheriff’s Office or about law enforcement issues. Lately, however, I have been asked a surprising number of questions relating to TASERs and stun guns. Many people are curious, not only about the devices being used by law enforcement, but about those available to civilians.

I think it is important for anyone who is interested to have the best, most accurate information available.  One thing I can tell you is that you will not get accurate information by watching television. The effectiveness of a TASER or stun gun is greatly dramatized on television. Do they work? Yes. Do they knock someone unconscious? No. They simply disrupt the normal electrical flow through some of the body’s nerves.

There is a difference between a TASER and a stun gun. TASERs and similar devices fire small projectiles called “probes” that are connected to the hand-held unit by small filament wires through which the energy is conducted. Stun guns are hand-held units that have stationary probes mounted on one end of the device and require the operator to place the unit in direct contact with the target in order to deliver the charge. Both units use high levels of voltage but very low amperage to achieve their effect without causing significant injury.

You can think of the body’s nerves as “internal wiring.” The energy from the TASER or stun gun passes through the tissues of the body between the probes of the device. While travelling that distance, the energy passes through nerves and then enters the body’s “wiring system,” causing the desired effect. The greater the distance between the probes, the greater the effect on the target. TASERs and similar devices which fire projectiles usually achieve greater separation of probes than stun guns. That is one reason why law enforcement prefers them. Another reason is that TASERs can be deployed from a distance, which is safer for the law enforcement officer.

Many civilians are attracted to the safety and effectiveness of TASERs as well, which generally allows the subject to be incapacitated from twice the effective distance of pepper spray. Interestingly, the TASER was originally developed for civilians, not law enforcement. The idea was to give people an option of incapacitating a subject while they escaped the situation. TASERs for civilians are generally a bit less expensive than a handgun and may be a more acceptable solution for personal safety than a deadly weapon.  More information may be found at the company’s website.

While TASERs and stun guns are not deadly weapons, they are still weapons of self defense and should be treated with respect. Anyone considering purchasing and carrying any type of weapon should become familiar with the law regarding the legal possession of the weapon they choose, as well as any locations at which such weapons are prohibited.

If you have any questions about TASERs, stun guns, or other personal safety options, please feel free to contact my office at (229) 430-6508.

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Vintage Albany

– January 30, 2012Posted in: Vintage Albany

This undated photo is from an old Little Theatre production (now Theatre Albany) of the musical South Pacific. The play was based on a book by James A. Michener and the music was written by the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. The photo was posted on the Facebook group Vintage Albany, Georgia by a group member.

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Soup: Perfect for winter!

– January 29, 2012Posted in: In The Kitchen, IN THE KITCHEN WITH ELAINE

 

 

Winter is a good time for comfort foods that warm your body and soul! I think we all have memories of a home cooked meal after coming in from the cold. I love stews and soups in the winter. When you make soups and stews, make a big pot so you can eat some and freeze some for later. Chili is also great to keep in the freezer for a great supper in a hurry.  Just thaw in the microwave or heat slowly on top of the stove. Below is my recipe for an easy, good tasting vegetable soup!!

Vegetable Soup

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large package of fresh beef stew meat

Salt and pepper to taste

1 large bottle of V8 or tomato juice

1 large box of beef broth

1 10-ounce package of frozen whole kernel corn

1 10-ounce package of frozen small butter beans

1 10-ounce package of frozen carrots

1 10-ounce package of frozen peas

1 large onion, chopped

1 head of celery, sliced thin

2 large cans of diced tomatoes

 

In a large, heavy bottom pot, pour oil and let it get hot on high or medium heat. Salt and pepper beef (be sure beef is dry – pat dry with paper towel). Add beef to hot oil in single layer, sear and brown all over; add onions and celery; reduce heat and wilt onions and celery. Cover with water and add beef broth and tomato juice. Cook until beef is tender. Add suggested vegetables or whatever vegetables you like; cook until vegetables are tender. (I add okra. If you add potatoes or rice, that will thicken your soup so, you may need to add more liquid.) Check for salt and pepper. Make some cornbread – umm, vegetable soup and cornbread will warm you up!

Fill freezer containers or freezer bags with enough for your family. You can have soup all winter long. You can certainly use fresh vegetables – make it in the summer when vegetables are plentiful; then you are ready for that first cold snap. Soup is great to share with friends. Someone under the weather? Take them some soup! Hope you enjoy!

May God Bless You!!

 

 

Elaine Barrett, along with husband, Rick, owns and operates The Flower Gazebo on Washington St., in downtown Albany and is part of a family of excellent southern cooks. She recently she has written and published a cookbook, “In the Kitchen with Elaine”.

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Print Troubles

– January 29, 2012Posted in: Geek Speak

jimhallWritten by Jim Hall. Email your questions to geekspeak@mchsi.com . You can find Jim online at HallsTrainingSolutions.com

 

                I get a lot of questions about printers and find it difficult to give specific answers because of the many brands, models and types of printers.   I do hear your pain and want to give a few general troubleshooting tips in this column.  I’m talking here about a printer that has been working but stopped for some reason.  Challenges with installing printers I’ll save for another column.

Printer problems with existing printers fall into two basic categories: connection problems and mechanical problems.  Let’s start with connectivity problems which are by far the most common.  Learn to access your printer’s controls from your control panel.  Control Panel/Printers & Faxes or Devices and Printers depending on your version of Windows.  Go to Settings/Hardware on a Mac.   Look at the icon that represents your printer and see if it shows an error message.  Is it set as the default printer if it’s supposed to be?  Is it running off-line? Is it “paused’ for some reason unknown to you?   Right click the icon and click on printer properties to open the printer properties dialog box.  From there you can send a test print to the printer.  If you doesn’t print, look for error messages either on your PC screen or on the printer control panel itself.  You may get a connectivity error message or something about a mechanical problem like paper jam or no paper or ink low.  If you get a connection error, check all connections whether you are running a USB connection, Ethernet to a router or sharing a wireless connection.  Check all the physical connections, and then turn off your printer and your PC and your router if you have one.  Now reboot in this order:  printer first, router second (give it time to connect and settle down), then your PC.  Give all the equipment time to reconnect.  Now repeat your test print and see if connectivity issue is solved.  If not, you may need more expert help.

For mechanical problems, there are many errors that can pop up especially with ink problems since your printer vendor is trying to sell ink and he misses few opportunities to remind you when you’re low.  Sometimes you can override the prompts, sometimes not.  If it does not appear to be a jam or lack of paper or low ink; it may be some little glitch in the printer software.  Sometimes these software problems can be solved by forcing the printer to reset its on-board computer.   I’m talking about turning it off and actually disconnecting the power cord.  Wait a minute, and plug it back in and turn it on.  Let it refresh itself and then try to test print again.

Problems like print head alignment and poor quality printing can often be fixed by accessing the printer’s built in maintenance utility.  If you don’t have an icon on your desktop or on your taskbar, try looking under All Programs and looking at sub menus under you printer brand name.   Click around till you find menus like “clean print heads” or “Align” cartridges” and the like.

Print away and till next week, send your questions to:

geekspeak@mchsi.com

 

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The true meaning of “church”

– January 28, 2012Posted in: Faith, Rev. Hood

 

 

 

 

Everybody needs a church. Yes, even believers. The word “church” comes from the Greek word “eclessia.” That means “gathering.” We are social beings.

There are gatherings of believers which we of course refer to as “churches.” The problem with the term “church” is that it has become synonymous with a building where believers meet. A “church” as was referred to in the New Testament was anywhere there was a gathering of believers. That was usually in peoples’ homes. “Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus. . . Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the first fruits of Achaia to Christ.”(Romans 16:3,5)

Anywhere two or more are gathered in the name of Jesus, you have a church, not necessarily organized religion. Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”(Matthew 18:20) Many believers gather every Sunday as a church in a temple they call a “church.” I am one of them. Even the New Testament believers met in a temple when they could.

“So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart. Praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”(Acts 2:46-47) Remembering the thing we used to do as children with our hands, it should sound like this: “Here’s the temple, here’s the steeple, look inside and find the church.”

Those who have not been “saved” according to the above verse may attend a different church. We all need a church. Most of us will seek one out. “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are all the same, you wanna be where everybody knows your name. You wanna go where people know, people are all the same, you wanna be where everybody knows your name.” Cheers!

The difference in the world’s church and the Eclessia of believers is the Spirit of the living God. “And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.” Without the fellowship of our Redeemer, the One Who wants to save us and lead us to eternal life, any eclessia is ultimately an exercise in futility. The black whole remains. Billy Joel writes of the bar atmosphere in The Piano Man: “And the waitress is practicing politics as the businessman slowly gets stoned. Yes, they’re sharing a drink they call loneliness but it’s better than drinking alone.”

If you go to an eclessia of believers, rejoice in the fellowship! If you don’t, you need to. You need the Savior. Believers need to get together and worship Him no matter what form that fellowship may take. Ask Jesus to lead you to an eclessia which would meet your deepest need. Firstly, ask Him to be your Savior. Believe!

 

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Obituaries

– January 27, 2012Posted in: Obituaries

 
Ruth Davis White Ringstaff, 83

Ruth Davis White Ringstaff, 83 of Webb St. in Albany died January 24, 2012 at her residence.
Funeral services will be Saturday 11 AM at Kimbrell-Stern. Rev. Charles Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.

A native of Sylvester, GA Mrs. Ringstaff has lived in Albany since 1953 where she was a member of Byne Memorial Baptist Church and was employed with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital with 22 years of service.

Mrs. Ringstaff was preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, Fred Ringstaff.

Survivors include her son, Michael Ray White and his wife Debbie of Orange Park, FL, daughter, Janice Dollar Coffee and her husband Gregory of Albany, grandchildren, Michael Todd Dollar and his wife Krista, Heather Brandy and her husband Louis, great-grandchildren, Jack Morgan Dollar, Madeline Grace Dollar and the pending arrival of Dominic Louis Brandy, brothers, Donald Davis and his wife Iva of Albany and Maxwell Davis and his wife Elizabeth of Albany, special caregivers, Mildred Fields, Gloria Seay and Valerie Pickette.

The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kimbrell-Stern.

You may sign the online guestbook and share your own special thoughts with the family of Mrs. Ringstaff by visiting Kimbrell-Stern’s website at www.kimbrellstern.com.
 
 

Madeleine Lisenbee

Albany’s French Lady Madeleine Lisenbee died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at her residence. Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM at Riverside Cemetery. Dr. Charlie Rouse will officiate.

Madeleine was born in Dijon, France and moved to Albany, GA from London, England in 1959. In her early life, she worked as a short hand typist. She loved gardening, dancing, and was an avid bowler, winning many trophies. Later in life, she enjoyed participating in dinner clubs with her friends.

After the death of her husband, Joe in 1961, she returned to France with her four year old baby-Serge “Skiter” Lisenbee and her seven year old daughter, Nancy. After a year in France, Madeleine decided that her children would be better in the United States and returned to Albany, GA. She remained a widow throughout her life.

She began tending bar at Freddie’s Office at the Gordon Hotel, a very popular restaurant and nightclub. When Freddie’s closed, she went to work at the Ramada Inn. She was offered the opportunity to open her own restaurant, appropriately named “Madeleine’s”. The restaurant was very popular, and everyone came to visit with Madeleine and share their stories and play games. She was known for listening and never judging others and was liked by all who met her. Madeleine was raised Catholic and remained spiritually devoted to being kind, compassionate, and caring to others. These qualities endeared her to her family and many, many friends who will miss her tremendously.

Survivors include two children, Nancy Lisenbee Rouse and her husband, Rodney of Albany, GA and Serge Henry “Skiter” Lisenbee and his wife, Behanh of Lake Mary, FL, two sisters, Marie Cerdan of Besancon, France and Helene Arpino of St. Maur, France, a brother, Serge Zerjal of Aiques Mortes, France and grandchildren, Brandon Lisenbee, Cory Lisenbee, Karina Lisenbee, Courtney Lisenbee all of St. Mary, FL, Rebecca Blaylock of Mill Springs, NC, Kalena Rouse of Atlanta, GA and Sean Rouse of Tallahassee, FL and three great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Mathews Funeral Home.

Those desiring may make donations to GraceWay Recovery Residence, P.O. Box 32, Albany, GA 31702.

To sign our online registry or to send condolences to the family, you may visit Mathews’ website at www.mathewsfuneralhome.com.

 

Nora Genevieve Everett, 86

Nora Genevieve Everett, 86, of Albany died Wednesday Jan 25, 2012 at the Willson Hospice House.
Funeral service will be held Saturday 2:00PM at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church. Rev. Finbarr Stanton will be officiating.

Born in Iron Mountain, MI moved to Flint MI in 1930, she graduated from Northern High School in 1942. She graduated from Mott Community College in 1970 with Associates Degree in Liberal Arts. Married John Everett in 1987 to present and was previously married to Theodore Martin Perry 1946 to 1974.

Mrs. Everett worked for Flint Board of Education Radio Station WFBE in Flint MI. She taught music in Button, MI and previously at home. She was Congressional assistant to Congressman Kildoe 1976 to 1988. She was a member of St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include husband John Everett of Albany; her children Michael A. Perry of Albany; Anne M. Lear and her husband Michael of New Orleans; stepchildren Mary Everett Hogue and her husband David of Putney; Virginia Everett Water and her husband Hugh of Albany; John G. Everett and his wife Rose of Euliss, TX; Gregory Michael Everett and his wife Michelle of Sugar Hill, GA; Anne Everett Goodburn and her husband Rick of Albany; Laura Everett Coutu and her husband Michael of Albany; Martha Everett Sheffield and her husband Jack of Albany; James D. Everett and his wife Mariane of Byron, GA; a brother Lowell Fisher and his wife Barbara of Grand Blanc, MI; Rev. Eugene Fish of Grand Blanc, MI; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

A Rosary service will be held Friday 6:00PM with visitation to follow until 8:00PM at Kimbrell-Stern.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations to Albany Community Hospice, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, GA 31707.

You may sign our online guestbook and share your own special thoughts with the family of Mrs. Everett by visiting Kimbell-Stern’s website at www.kimbrellstern.com.

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