Colquitt County library hosts book sale fundraiser

MOULTRIE, Ga. — The Friends of the Moultrie-Colquitt County Library will host their fall used book sale at the Moultrie Library on Nov. 3-5. The presale for Friends members is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 3. Friends memberships are available at the door for $15 ($10 for seniors). The sale is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 4  and for the popular bag sale from 2 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 5. This year two paper bags of books are $5. For more information call (229) 985-6540.

 

OSHA investigates death at Shaw plant

DALTON, Ga. — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has opened an investigation into the death of a worker at Shaw Industries’ Abutment Road Plant 23 Monday night.  “OSHA has up to six months from when it begins an investigation to issue its final report and issue citations, if any,” said Eric R. Lucero, with the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Public Affairs. “However, it does not necessarily mean OSHA will take that long to finish the inspection.” Lucero says OSHA’s policy is not to issue any preliminary or interim reports before its final report. Jose Pimentel, 51, died around 9 p.m. after he “apparently got caught in a piece of machinery” at the plant, Dalton Police Department spokesman Bruce Frazier said. Frazier said Tuesday morning the death was accidental and the police department was not investigating. Whitfield County Coroner Greg Bates said Pimentel died after getting caught between a moving part of the machine and a stationary steel I-beam. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to Pimentel’s obituary, he leaves behind a wife and three daughters.

 

Camilla to participate in 65-Mile Yard Sale

CAMILLA, Ga. — The 10th Annual Southwest Georgia High Cotton 65-Mile Yard Sale will be held Nov. 11 along Georgia Highway 37 from Fort Gaines to Camilla, involving Calhoun, Clay, Baker and Mitchell counties. Vendors must seek permission from property owners along the highway before they set up on their property. For more information, contact Jennifer Burnum, Mitchell County coordinator, at (229) 336-5255 or jennifer@camillageorgia.org.

 

Opera star Pancella to perform as part of ACTU

THOMASVILLE — Phyllis Pancella is an accomplished vocalist who’s performed throughout the world with a repertoire ranging from the Baroque era to the 21st century. On Friday, Nov. 17, she’ll bring those talents to Thomasville for a performance as part of the Arts for the Community at Thomas University (ACTU) Fridays at Noon series. She will be accompanied by her Florida State University College of Music colleague and pianist Douglas Fisher.  Pancella’s recent season highlights include her return to Houston Grand Opera in the title role of “Carmen,” performances of Rosina in “The Barber of Seville” with Florida Grand Opera, Isabella in “L’italiana in Algeri” with Boston Lyric Opera, Nerone in “L’incoronazione di Poppea” with Central City Opera, Dorabella in “Così fan tutte” with San Diego Opera, and the Secretary in “The Consu” with Arizona Opera.  In the 2016-17 season, Pancella performed as Maddie in Heggie’s “Three Decembers” with Opera Memphis, and Mukhtar’s Mother in Sankaram’s “Thumbprint” with Beth Morrison Projects at REDCAT L.A. She recently sang the role of Mrs. Lovett in Virginia Opera’s production of “Sweeney Todd,” and she returned to Alabama Symphony as Mother/Witch in Humperdinck’s “Hänsel und Gretel.” Douglas Fisher is professor and director of opera activities at the Florida State University College of Music. He has been conductor and coach of the opera program at FSU since 1990. Also active as a recital accompanist for singers, Fisher has performed with such artists as Kiri Te Kanawa of the Metropolitan Opera House, Marilyn Horne, Frederica von Stade, Judith Blegen, Anna Moffo and others. The performance will be at 12 noon at the First United Methodist Church Chapel, 425 N. Broad St., Thomasville. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (229) 227-6964 or email actu@thomasu.edu. Visit thomasu.edu/actu to learn about other ACTU events.

 

Veterans Day events planned for Jasper, White Springs

JASPER, Fla. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8095 with the help of the American Legion will be hosting a Veterans Day program on Nov. 10 at 11 a.m at Veterans Memorial Park.

The posting of the colors will be done by Hamilton County High School Air Force JROTC, who will also be performing a drill team demonstration. The HCHS band and choir will be performing patriotic songs throughout the program.

The guest speaker will be Retired US Navy Commander Bob Holdredge. As well as a special recognition of the AL Post 215 and VFW Post 8095.

On Nov. 11, a Veterans Day event will be held in White Springs at the Veteran’s Park, 16609 Spring Street.

The event will start at 10:30 a.m. with lunch to follow at the Community Center, 12760 Roberts Street.

 

Bagpiper to be featured at ABAC Band Concert

TIFTON, Ga. — The Concert Band at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will present its annual fall concert on Nov. 13-14 at 7 p.m. each night at Howard Auditorium. The performance will feature Dan Bray, the official bagpiper for the Georgia State Patrol. He will perform Jay Dawson’s beautiful arrangement of “Amazing Grace.” The public is invited to attend either night of the concert at no charge. Seating is limited so guests are encouraged to arrive early. The same program will be presented each night. Johnny Folsom conducts the ABAC Concert Band. In addition to “Amazing Grace,” the concert will feature Richard Saucedo’s stirring tribute to an American thoroughbred racehorse titled “Fanfare and Call to the Post.” Since hurricanes have been a part of the local news this year, the ABAC Band will perform the consummate storm work “Hurricane,” written for the St. Petersburg High School Band by the dean of American band composers, Paul Yoder. For more information about the concert, interested persons can contact Folsom at (229) 391-4944.