The Jackson County Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Squadron 148 of the Georgia Wing, Group V, was represented at the recent Braselton Festival at Braselton Park. The Color Guard led the Fourth of July Parade at days end before the fireworks. Besides leading events such as the Braselton Festival, they also present the colors during the national anthem at various public events such as the Gwinnett Braves Memorial Day game at Coolray Field. Cadet Master Sergeant Rebecca Ensley recently was the first cadet from Squadron 148 to win the Cadet of the Quarter Award and Cadet Chief Master Sergeants Andrew Patterson and James Ensley are about to receive the Mitchell Award, one of the highest awards that CAP has to offer. The Jackson County CAP squad is a composite unit and welcomes both cadets (12 and over) and senior members (adults), with a wide variety of interesting, challenging and rewarding opportunities to serve their country as well as the local community for both cadets and adults.
Three area students were recently awarded with the 2010 Coleman Natural Foods Annual Scholarship. The recipients are as follows: $1,000 award: Jessica Anderson $500 awards: James King Maria Espinoza
Gateway Domestic Violence Center has received a $1,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Volunteer Service Award program. The award recognizes the contributions Wells Fargo Advisors employees make in their communities. Kelly Lee Gateway Domestic Violence Center provides comprehensive support services, emergency shelter, transitional housing and legal advocacy for victims of domestic violence and their children.
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