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Rev. Aaron
McCullough,
Columnist
An article in the Library of Economics and Liberty,
entitled, “Unintended Consequences,” states, “The law of
unintended consequences, often cited but rarely defined,
is that actions of people -and especially of government
always have effects that are unanticipated or unintend-
ed.” And Stone Gossard said, “Politics is tricky; it cuts
both ways. Every time you make a choice, it has unin-
tended consequences.” Please allow me to reemphasize
that last portion of the previous statement, “Every time
you make a choice, it has unintended consequences.”
I am old enough to remember when deer were intro-
duced into Troup County. (The county in which I reside)
Sportsmen wanted it and people thought it would be good
for Georgia. There’s no doubt that the motives of the pro-
ponents were honorable. They meant no harm to any-
body. However, the Law of Unintended Consequences
kicked in. Since their introduced here, there have been
untold financial damage to both automobiles and crops
and there have been an untold number of deer related
fatalities all directly related to the decision to introduce
them.
I am old enough to remember when 'It‘oup County was
a dry county. (No alcohol sales) I distinctly remember
hearing an advertisement on the radio in favor of legal-
izing alcohol sales. The proponents said, “People who are
going to drink alcohol will do so anyway. So, we should
legalize it and tax the sales. We will use the alcohol sales
tax to pay for road building and maintenance in Troup
County and you will never have to pay road taxes again.”
Wow! If that’s the case Troup County should have the
best roads in the world. But I digress! The proponents
thought they had a solid motive for legalizing alcohol
sales. However, the Law of Unintended Consequences
kicked in and as a direct result of legalizing alcohol sales,
there have been countless children deprived of the neces—
sities of life and abused by a drunken parent or adult.
Untold numbers of alcohol related domestic violence
cases, that run the gamut from children being physically
and mentally abused, spousal abuse, and even to murder,
have been reported. Untold dollars have been spent on
alcohol related medical conditions. Untold dollars have
been spent on injuries caused by drunk drivers. And
there has been a staggering loss of life due to drunk driv-
ing. All unintended consequences!
AS I am writing this column, the Georgia Legislature
has just started its 2016 session. I have some good, well-
intentioned friends serving there. However, if I am hon-
est, the time they are in session each year is always a
most unsettling time for me. The thing that concerns me
most, regarding any action they may or may not take, is
this Law of Unintended Consequences.
People, whose cause I am very sympathetic toward,
are beating the drum loudly for changing the Georgia
Cannabis Oil Law (Medical Marijuana) that was passed
last year. They want to broaden the list of medical con—
ditions that cannabis oil can be used to treat. However,
my question is, if it’s broadened this year, what’s to pre-
vent it from being broadened again next year, and the
next, and the next, until there is no control? Here’s a fact
for you to consider: Every state that now allows “recre-
ational” marijuana use — started with “medi marijua-
na use. Oh, and by the way, growing, transporting, and
using marijuana is still against federal law and federal
law trumps state law.
My warning is this: While their cause may be noble,
and if I was in their shoes, I may be doing the same thing
as them, the fact remains that it is a very slippery slope.
And, “Every time you make a choice, it has unintended
consequences.” Be very, very careful Georgia Legislature
and Governor Deal. Be very careful! * ‘
Aaron McCo/Iough is an area missionary with the area Baptist
Association which serves Ham's, Meriwether; and Troup counties.
He is a resident of Hogansville. '
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Stanley C. Wheelus
Dec. 10, 1953 Jan. 18,‘ 2016
Owned Wheelus Catering
HOGANSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 2016
PROVIDING GOOD DEEDS Callaway Elementary School's Steppin' Up Step
Team has conducted several commu-
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nity service projects in order to enrich the lives of others. They
conducted a Soles 4 Souls shoe drive and collected
over 500 pairs of shoes that were donated to poverty-stricken countries and
those suffering from natural disasters.
They have also conducted an in-school cell phone drive and fundraiser,
donating an estimated 100 used cell phones
to the Harmony House Domestic Violence Shelter of LaGrange, as well as, a
monetary donation of $300. Pictured are
members of the step team and their sponsors, Kaminsia Fannin, Jameka
Harper, and Crystal Alexander.
So You Want to Become a Master Naturalist
By BRIAN MADDY
County Extension Agent
Just what is a master naturalist?
By definition a master naturalist is
an expert in or a student of natural his-
tory.
What is natural history? It is the
scientific study of animals or plants,
especially concerned with observation
rather than experiment, and presented
in popular form rather than academic
form. A master naturalist is an expert
who ties together how our natural
world works together (my definition).
This spring the Troup County
Extension Service will be offering the
Georgia Master Naturalist Extension
Volunteer training program. The
Georgia Master Naturalist Program is
an adult environmental education
course developed by UGA extension
and the Warnell School of Forestry.
The program is a series of weekly pro-
grams with specific environmental
topics.
THIS PROGRAM is a hands-on
environmental education that explores
habitats and ecosystems in Georgia
and human impacts on those environ-
What’s going on in Extension?
.Tree seedlings can be ordered from the
Georgia Forestry Commission,
706.845.4122
'February15th: Troup County Association
of Beekeepers, 7 PM, Ag Center, Guest
February 16th: Troup County Cattieman,
7 PM; Ag Center, dinner starts at 7 PM
($6.00), Program at 7530 PM, Guest speak-
ers: 4—H and FFA Officers
‘Febmaiyn‘t‘tth: MGEV Meeting, Ag Center,
7 PM, Guest speaker: Tia Gonzales, Auburn
University ‘
-Fehr‘uary”18th’: Timber Growers Meeting,
Ag Center, 7 PM, Guest Speaker: Joseph
Macre, Topic: Reforestation
ments. The mission of the program
through the University of Georgia is to .
provide unbiased, scientifically accu-
rate information about environmental
issues.
The sessions will be customized to
our local habitats in West Georgia and
East Alabama. Wetlands, ponds,
rivers, lakes, forests, farms, moun—
tains, urban landscapes will be our
classrooms for part of the program.
'Ibpics will include ecological systems,
water quality, native plants and inva-
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sive plants, forestry, Georgia wildlife,
birding, soil conservation, entomology,
urban landscapes and environmental
awareness and will compliment the
field studies.
Part of the goals of the Master
Naturalist program is to introduce par-
ticipants to our regional natural
resources such as West Point Lake,
Hills and Dales, FDR State Park, the
Chattahoochee River and the Marvin
Jones Nature Center.
AFTER completing this fun and
interactive program, Georgia Master
Naturalists are encouraged to share
their knowledge with our community
by volunteering in local schools or
nature centers. ,
The program will begin in late
March and conclude in late May or
early June. We will meet once per
week with mornings beginning at 9:30
am. and concluding at approximately
3:30 pm. Most afternoons will be dele-
gated to field trip activities.
The cost of the program will be
$175 per person with discounts for
couples. As with all UGA volunteer
programs all participants must have a
background check.
Community
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Downtown Hogansville
Mr. Stanley C. Wheelus, 62, of the St. Marks Community
of Meriwether County, passed away Monday, January 18,
2016, at West Georgia Medical Center.
Mr. Wheelus was born December 10, 1953, in N ewnan,
son of the late Carl and Rochelle Brown Wheelus. A lifelong
resident of the area, he was employed as a buyer for West
Rock Timber, was an avid outdoorsman, and loved hunting
and fishing. He also owned and operated Wheelus Catering,
loved cooking for others, and his food was enjoyed by many.
Survivors include his wife, Fredene Wheelus of St. Marks;
sons and daughters in-law, Carl and Tonya Wheelus, Jack
and Brandy Glover, all of LaGrange; sister and brother in-
law, Vickie and Wayne Smith of St. Marks; brother and sis-
ter in-law, Charlie and Sue Wheelus of Hogansville; sister
in—law, Carlene Bohannon of Newnan; grandchildren, Carlee
Wheelus, 'Iripp Glover, Bryanna Wheelus, Evelyn Glover,
Vera Glover, and Mabel Glover; many nieces and nephews;
and his special buddy, B-Man.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm. until 8:00
pm. Wednesday and Thursday nights at Claude A. McKibben
and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville.
Friends are also invited to attend a celebration of Stanley’s
life to be held at his. home from 2:00 pm. until 4:00 p.m.,
Saturday, January 23.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
to Bridging the Gap in Newnan, Children’s Hospital of
Columbus, American Heart Association, or to a favorite char-
ity.
Condolences may be
www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
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