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POKEY’S HOMETOWN SPORTS

BY PAUL PUCKETT

Justin Everett was on his way to board the school bus at Armuchee High School. It was

Saturday afternoon and he was scheduled to play in the baseball game later that day. An

unexpected delay resulted in his having to chase the bus down the drive-way toward the

street. This single incident inspired his close friends to tag him with the nickname, “Pokey” .

That handle has stuck with him through the years. Even now, you can find it painted in large

letters over the door to his sporting goods store in the Armuchee Village Shopping Center .

The fact that Justin was an outstanding baseball player landed him a scholarship at Shorter

College . While attending Shorter, he excelled not only in baseball, but also played basketball,

ran cross country, and was a member of the golf team. Justin finished Shorter with a degree

in business management and marketing. These credentials prepared him for the business

he now owns and has operated on Martha Berry Highway since February of this year. Prior

experience in the “sporting goods” trade has also contributed to his expertise. He worked for

Hibbett’s Sports for over four years before opening his own store.

Let’s now add a few more bricks to the strong foundation that Justin has laid in building his

own retail sports business. His grandfather, Henry Everett , and his partner, Alfred Carter,

owned a “five & dime” store in Summerville, Georgia. This single store soon became known

as “Super D’s” . Eventually, there were Super D’s all over five southern states. Of course,

Justin’s dad, Scott Everett , grew up in the retail business and subsequently provided advice

and assistance in the creation of “Pokey’s”. Add to the mix his mom, Gracie , and his wife,

Camos arrive for the hunting season

Scarlett , Justin’s “Pokey’s” could certainly be termed a “family business”.

October 31 st is not only a famous day on the calendar, but this Halloween marks Justin’s 25 th birthday. Such a young age for a man to have his own retail business.

However, that’s not the end of the story. Justin is also a Re-Max Realty agent. That’s right. While you’re browsing through Pokey’s in order to find just the right rod

and reel, you can also quiz Justin as to the availability of a house with your own fishing pond. I’ll bet he can locate that one for you too. The highest volume of retail

sales at Pokey’s is in the area of nutritional supplements. Baseball wear and equipment ranks second. Other items include a wide variety of hunting and fishing gear,

athletic footwear, and just about anything else you could imagine in the sporting goods category.

When I asked Justin, “If you had a large microphone, what would you say to all the folks in North Georgia about the strongest element of your business”? He did not

hesitate. He merely pointed to the back wall of his store. Printed in large letters is a verse from the Bible : “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens

me” (Philippians 4:13) .

What To Do About Health Insurance For College Students

By Patrick Daniels

Although it is true that many new college students are young and healthy, they still need health insurance coverage. Some of them are not interested

in getting coverage because they really feel that it is not necessary. The problem with not having it though is that they could let issues go unchecked and

they would grow into something larger and worse then. You can find some different options for coverage.

If your parents have you on a plan, try to stay on it. This is usually less expensive than other options because it is for a whole group rather than an

individual. Many insurance companies will allow coverage until age 23. There are some though that will extend that for people attending secondary

schools up to age 25. If this is possible it is a great idea.

The only time that staying with your parents insurance might have issues is with an HMO and primary care doctors. These are quite often regional and

you have to see the same doctor for your routine care and to get referred to specialists. If your college is far from home this is an issue. You should

check before you have a medical need about this. Some HMO’s have agreements with other networks or have national plans that can get you to a

doctor in your area.

People can sometimes get benefits like insurance at work although this is hard for a student because you usually need to work for 40 hours to get this.

That is a lot to do while attending school full time. A school offered health insurance plan would make life easier in a big way. If you can get something

like that, then take it.

You need insurance. It doesn’t matter where it comes from and even if you need to use scholarship money to pay for it, you should. A lot of students run

into physical problems that stop them in there tracks. When all they needed to do was go see the doctor a little while back. Things do get worse if you

don’t take care of them sometimes.

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HEALTH AWARENESS

Pecans Are Good For Your Heart

(NAPSI)- Eating more pecans could benefit your heart.

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bear much of the blame.”There’s no silver bullet when

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nutrition communications manager for the National

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combination of healthy eating habits and adequate exercise is needed to help keep

be truly thankful for. With the right plan, all that cooks will need to do onThanksgiving

risk factors low.”Pecans fit right into a healthy diet plan due to their nutritional content

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and cardiovascular disease”fighting properties, according to Hubrich. Pecans are

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loaded with vitamin E-an antioxidant-plus 19 vitamins and minerals.About 90 percent

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of the fat in pecans is heart-healthy, unsaturated fat. There is no cholesterol and no

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Start freezing stale bread a few weeks beforeThanksgiving

Pecans fit into a healthy diet plan due to their nutritional content and heart disease

so you can use it to make stuffing. • Plan the menu the

”fighting properties.

weekend before Thanksgiving. Compile recipes into a

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making lists of ingredients so you will only need one trip to

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minutes, turn over and lower heat to 325º F. An 8 - 12 pound bird will cook in about

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Eat Healthfully On A Budget

by Elizabeth Pivonka,

President, Produce for Better Health

Foundation

(NAPSA)-Here’s food for thought:

Eating lots of colorful fruits and veg-

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Replace it with extra fruits and vegetables.

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who can be fooled some

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-Laurence J. Peter

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The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is registering for Youth

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We set sail on this new

Georgia Chapter of the Trail of Tears

sea because there is

knowledge to be gained.

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The next meeting of the Georgia Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association will be

-John F. Kennedy

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LaFayette, GA. The speaker will be Jeff Bishop, President of the GA Chapter. Fort

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business meeting will follow Jeff’s talk and we will announce the results of the

election of officers for 2010.

Mary’s Lamb

Auther Unknown

Mary! had a little Lamb,

(NAPSA)-An Area Agency on Aging can be

His fleece was white as snow.

an excellent source for information about re-

And everywhere that Mary went,

tirement planning, financial assistance, legal

The Lamb was sure to go.

services, employment and other community

resources for older adults. To learn more, call

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He followed her to school each day,

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Instead of hearing children laugh,

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We heard gun shots and tears.

National Popcorn Poppin’ Month is a great time to celebrate the nation’s favorite

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this fun food is economical and good for you. For more facts and recipes, visit

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That’s in our schools today?

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Let’s let the Lamb come back to school,

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And teach our kids to pray!

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Cell phone calls and text messaging while

driving can be fatal

America’s Purple Heart Trail

A recently released report named drivers in the South as some of the worst in

the nation when it comes to knowing basic road rules. This report and recent

high-publicity accidents caused by drivers text messaging while driving should

This monument marks the beginning of the Purple Heart Trail. It is located just

be a wakeup call on the dangers of driving while distracted. A dozen states

outside the entrance to Mt. Vernon, Virginia.

have even passed legislation prohibiting texting while operating a motor vehicle.

While the dangers of distracted driving apply to all drivers, they have an

increased risk for younger drivers. According to the American Academy of

(NAPSA)-One of the reasons that freedom thrives in America is because of brave

Pediatrics, in their first year on the road, teen drivers are more than 10 times as

men and women who endured the true pain of preserving the nation’s ideals.

likely to be involved in an automobile accident. Any driver who talks on a mobile

Indeed, some have given their lives to uphold justice and liberty for all.

phone is four times more likely to be involved in a serious crash, regardless of

For these acts of individual bravery, the nation’s government presents its oldest

whether the driver uses a hands-free cell. Cell phone usage is blamed for a

military decoration: the Purple Heart medal. The Purple Heart Trail was estab-

majority of the more than 5,000 annual teenage driving fatalities stemming from

lished in 1992 by the Military Order of the Purple Heart to create a visual and

“distracted drivers.”

symbolic tribute to those brave men and women. The Purple Heart Trail origi-

Driver distractions are not just dangerous, they are deadly, and this problem

nates at a monument in Mt. Vernon, Virginia. Mt. Vernon is the burial location of

extends to any age group, not just teens or beginner drivers. All drivers, and

George Washington, the nation’s first president, the commander in chief of the

especially parents, should set a good example and put down their phone while

RevolutionaryArmy, and the father of the Purple Heart award. Currently, 45 states

operating a motor vehicle.

have enacted legislation to have some portion of their road system dedicated to

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honor Purple Heart recipients, and other states are now working on dedicating

sections of their road system. Montana and Kansas have dedicated their state’s

entire interstate system as the Purple Heart Trail. Currently, the longest part of the

trail runs along I-80 from San Francisco to the Wyoming-Nebraska border, and

Nebraska is trying to get its portion of I-80 so designated.

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Signs have been placed in many locations across America indicating roads, high-

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ways and even bridges where states and localities have enacted legislation to

mark their portion of the Purple Heart Trail. Guam and Puerto Rico have also

acted to honor Purple Heart recipients this way. These signs present a visual

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woman. In the West World (America) Muslim men are starting to demand Shariah

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Law so the wife can not obtain a divorce and he can have full and complete

1. 40% of all workers in L. A. County ( L. A. County has 10.2 million people)are

control of her. It is amazing and alarming how many of our sisters and daughters

working for cash and not paying taxes. This is because they are predominantly

attending American Universities are now marrying Muslim men and submitting

illegal immigrants working without a green card.

themselves and their children unsuspectingly to the Shariah law.

2. 95% of warrants for murder in Los Angeles are for illegal aliens.

By passing this on, enlightened American women may avoid becoming a slave

3. 75% of people on the most wanted list in Los Angeles are illegal aliens.

under Shariah Law.

Cruel and Usual Punishment is her latest book just released in most bookstores.

4. Over 2/3 of all births in Los Angeles County are to illegal alien Mexicans on

Ripping the West in Two.

Medi-Cal, whose births were paid for by taxpayers.

Author and lecturer Nonie Darwish says the goal of radical Islamists is to impose

5. Nearly 35% of all inmates in California detention centers are Mexican nationals

Shariah law on the world, ripping Western law and liberty in two.

here illegally.

She recently authored the book, Cruel and Usual Punishment: The Terrifying

6. Over 300,000 illegal aliens in Los Angeles County are living in garages.

Global Implications of Islamic Law.

Darwish was born in Cairo and spent her childhood in Egypt and Gaza before

7. The FBI reports half of all gang members in Los Angeles are most likely illegal

immigrating to America in 1978, when she was eight years old, her father died

aliens from south of the border.

while leading covert attacks on Israel .. He was a high-ranking Egyptian military

8 Nearly 60% of all occupants of HUD properties are illegal.

officer stationed with his family in Gaza.

9. 21 radio stations in L. A. are Spanish speaking.

When he died, he was considered a “ shahid, ” a martyr for jihad. His posthumous

10. In L. A. County 5.1 million people speak English, 3.9 million speak Spanish.

status earned Nonie and her family an elevated position in Muslim society.

(There are 10.2 million people in L. A. County.)

But Darwish developed a skeptical eye at an early age. She questioned her own

(All 10 of the above facts were published in the Los Angeles Times )

Muslim culture and upbringing. She converted to Christianity after hearing a

Christian preacher on television.

Less than 2% of illegal aliens are picking our crops, but 29% are on welfare.

In her latest book, Darwish warns about creeping sharia law - what it is, what it

Over 70% of the United States ‘ annual population growth(and over 90% of

means, and how it is manifested in Islamic countries.

California , Florida , and New York ) results from immigration. 29% of inmates in

For the West, she says radical Islamists are working to impose sharia on the

federal prisons are illegal aliens.

world. If that happens, Western civilization will be destroyed.

Westerners generally assume all religions encourage a respect for the dignity of

each individual, Islamic law (Sharia) teaches that non-Muslims should be

subjugated or killed in this world. Peace and prosperity for one’s children is not as

important as assuring that Islamic law rules everywhere in the Middle East and

eventually in the world.

While Westerners tend to think that all religions encourage some form of the

golden rule, Sharia teaches two systems of ethics - one for Muslims and another

for non-Muslims. Building on tribal practices of the seventh century, Sharia

encourages the side of humanity that wants to take from and subjugate others.

While Westerners tend to think in terms of religious people developing a personal

understanding of and relationship with God, Sharia advocates executing people

who ask difficult questions that could be interpreted as criticism. It’s hard to imagine,

that in this day and age, Islamic scholars agree that those who criticize Islam or

choose to stop being Muslim should be executed. Sadly, while talk of an Islamic

reformation is common and even assumed by many in the West, such murmurings

in the Middle East are silenced through intimidation.

While Westerners are accustomed to an increase in religious tolerance over time,

Darwish plains how petrodollars are being used to grow an extremely intolerant

form of political Islam in her native Egypt and elsewhere.

In twenty years there will be enough Muslim voters in the U.S. to elect the

President by themselves ! I think everyone in the U.S. should be required to

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