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‘Overreaching’ ordinance is challenged Jackson County Commission meeting is packed by supporters of proposed change in regulation

By Katie Griffin

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The June 16 Jackson County Board of Commissioners meeting had a audience packed with people showing their support of Greg Brockman’s appeal for a change in the county ordinance requiring a permit for religious meetings on private property.

The commissioners’ meeting room was filled to capacity.

Vice Chairman Dwain Smith called the meeting to order and then allowed Brockman to address the board with his concerns with ordinance in section 351 (d) entitled Religious Assemblies. The current wording of the ordinance reads “Religious services conducted on a site that is not permanently occupied by a religious assembly use, not to exceed a period of more than 15 days.”

Smith presided at the meeting in the absence of Chairman Tom Crow.

“It was obvious to me that the ordinance could be used to intrude into citizens living rooms, into their homes,” said Greg Brockman, pastor and leader of tent revivals across Northeast Georgia.

Brockman explained that he called the local zoning

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Greg Brockman said he worries about the impact of the permit process on futrue generation if the potential for restriction of personal freedom is not addressed by amendment. authority shortly after he was made aware of the ordinance and asked if he has five or so people over to play some worship music and have a Bible study, does that require a permit and the answer to that was yes it would require a permit.

“My opinion as a citizen of Jackson County is that this is overreaching, they’re overreaching into my living

room, my home. I became a Christian in 1994 and since then I have had prayer meetings and Bible studies in my home and not once have I thought that I need to ask the government for permission.

I don’t want to have to do that now and I don’t want my kids to have to do that,” said Brockman.

He then read aloud from Article I, Section I of the Bill of Rights that states “Each person has a natural and inalienable right to worship God, each according to the dictates of that person’s own conscience; and no human authority should, in any case, control or interfere with such right of conscience.”

After reading this, the audience gave a round of applause. Brockman then thanked the commissioners for their willingness to work with them to get the wording of this ordinance changed. He explained that he understands this current board does not want to control the religious freedoms of Jackson County citizens but explained that 10 or 20 years from now the current leadership will not be here to protect these freedoms.

Brockman continued to say that last year, they had a

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On the steps of the Jackson County Courthouse, those who came to the Monday meeting of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners to show their opposition to a current county ordinance that seemingly prohibits religious services in one’s home, for example, without a special events permit gathered. Greg Brockman, the featured speaker, said the ordinance directly affects his tent ministry because tents are usually set up in a yard on private property. He learned of the requirement for a permit from a county animal control officer.

At L: Katie Griffin captured this photo of the standing ovation after Greg Brockman read from the Bill of Rights.

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Consultation on state road projects is set for Monday The Georgia Department of Transportation will hold a State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) meeting for the Fiscal Years 2015-2018 in the Jackson County Administrative Auditorium at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 23.

GDOT has invited the municipalities of Jackson County to attend the consultation meeting with GDOT during which Jackson County Commission Chairman Tom Crow or his designee will be talking about the draft STIP which includes the GDOT prioritized projects. Congressional balancing weighed in on the project list which finds the total anticipated spending in Jackson County at $31,374,183 of which $25,099,347 is federal dollars.

The bridge replacement project on State Route 82 at the North Oconee River is on the STIP draft.

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Preliminary engineering for the $5,394,413 has been funded in the amount of $341,854 for 2014. Of the preliminary engineering expense, the federal contribution is $273,483. Right of way dollars in the amount of $132,233 are projected for 2017 with $4,625,418 in construction costs and $294,907 for utilities down for 2018.

An $8,287,019 bridge replacement for State Route 3343 at Sandy Creek is funded for preliminary engineering in 2014 with right-of-way acquisition for 2017 and construction and utilities figured for 2018.

Railroad crossing warning devices for State Route 98 are included in the STIP. Project cost is $799,619.

Sidewalks to provide for a safer means of students getting to and

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Robert Wilhite says he is not sure why the Lord chose him to create a bike ride but says he knows He’s seen the Jackson County Brevet through impossible odds, freaky unexplainable situations that threatened to end the ride which benefits the Kelly Wilhite Aplastic Anemia Research Fund at Emory University. “There will be a sixth annual Jackson County Brevet ride,” Wilhite announced at Saturday’s ride that began and ended at Northeast Church in Braselton. “After my email that it was the last year, I have been flooded with emails, texts, calls, etc., expressing this has to continue,” said Wilhite, who will be meeting with those want to keep the Brevet going. He said, “What an honor to host retired professional road racing cyclist George Hincapie and his bride Melanie for the weekend.” See more scenes by Doug Chellew on Page 3B.

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revival for 30 days and, at the end of that revival,l a Bible study resulted from it.

This Bible study welcomed people who would not usually step foot into a church – methampehtamine addicts and drug addicts – but, at the home Bible study, they have somewhere to go to associate with other Christians and from there they can find a local church to attend.

“Now had this ordinance been enforced, it would have stopped this revival from continuing for 30 days.

It would have stopped the revival after 15 days, and the Bible study would have never been formed and therefore the many people saved would have not been able to do so,” said Brockman.

The current ordinance can be interpreted in such a way to hinder religious freedom.

“We believe that home Bible studies and prayer meetings shouldn’t be hindered here. They should be a benefit to Jackson County, not a liability,” said Brockman.

County Attorney Christopher Hamilton then asked any present citizens to stand in agreement and everyone there participated in a standing ovation. The board then agreed to reevaluate the wording of this ordinance and to comply with the concerns of the citizens. Brockman suggested the wording of the amended ordinance state something similar to this: “If all parking is provided on private property, if the assembly violates no pre-determined fire code or sound ordinances or any other ordinance or law already in place, then the assembly

doesn’t require a permit.”

Smith, who represents District 4, then said he saw no reason why the commissioners cannot work with Brockman and get together to look at the recommendation so that they can move forward in agreement with the citizens.

“I was born and raised on the east side of Jackson County and we had tent meetings there years ago and they’re not bad. I went to several of them. My father-inlaw was a Pentecostal person who had prayer meetings at his house and there’s nothing wrong with it,” said Smith.

Lanier Martin, board member of the Congregational Holiness Church that represents more than 10,000 churches, addressed the commission saying that the current ordinance, if left unchanged, will hinder a new movement coming to Jackson County. There will be a new couple moving to Jackson County with a mission of reaching the unreachable people in Jackson County.

This couple will welcome people into their home and others’ homes and host Bible studies so that the people who would not usually step foot into an actual church can get born again and established into a local church.

There are 55 churches that are sponsoring the new couple.

“But this new movement cannot be limited to 15 days.

They may have home meetings for one or two years, just as long as it takes to bring people to Jesus,” said Lanier Martin.

Smith then reassured them by saying that he is a Christian himself so he believes this is something very important and that the Board will certainly discuss further options to re-word the ordinance. Commissioners

We believe that home Bible studies and prayer meetings shouldn’t be hindered here. They should be a benefit to Jackson County, not a liability.

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Bruce Yates and Chas Hardy also thanked the audience for attending and said that they hope to see this many people at all of their meetings.

“If you’re not a part of your local government then somebody else will be, so please be involved,” said Yates.

“Things like this sometimes get lost in the shuffle.

An innocent sentence in a book this thick can really throw a wrench in things when people are actually trying to do good,” said Hardy.

“Thank you for coming and being an active participant in your government. Your community is what you make it, what you put into it is what you will get out of it.”

BACK TO THE AGENDA The meeting then resumed with the agenda and the addressed the issue of the Jackson County Board of Family and Children Services which states that the five-year term of Henry Slocum on this Board expires June 30. The law requires that the county commission appoint a successor within 90 days after the vacancy occurs. Mr. Slocum has indicated that he would like to serve another five-year term, so Hardy made the motion to approve Slocum for this next term and it was passed unanimously.

There were also two requests for the rezoning. The first request was to rezone 48.65 acres at 2200 Savage Road in Bogart from a subdivision property to an agricultural proptery with just one home. The second request was to rezone .45 acres, owned by Wells Fargo Bank, located at 200 Old Commerce Road Extension in Athens.

They requested to rezone this from commercial use to residential use. Since both properties are located in District 4, Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve both requests and they were approved unanimously.

The commission also approved the consent agenda which included approval of the bid award to Parker Traffic Marking for $259,558.50.

The chairman was authorized to execute the contract.

Also on the consent agenda was the approval and authorization for the chairman to execute the 2015 capacity

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Those who filled the audience for the Jackson County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on June 16 gathered on the Jackson County Courthouse steps for photographs in celebration of the outpouring of support for Greg Brockman. Below: Katie Griffin captured County Commissioners Bruce Yates and Dwain Smith, who presided over the meeting, county attorney Christopher Hamilton and Commissioner Chas Hardy as they listened to Brockman’s appeal to amend the requirement for a permit for certain religious gatherings.

agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections to provide care and housing of up to 150 state inmates at the Jackson County Correctional Institution.

Commissioner Jim Hix’s suggestion to conduct a cost of community services study for Jackson County was also approved.

With the board’s approval, certificates of appreciation will be issued to the various facilities utilized as a vote center for the 2014 Elections. Chairman Crow had requested the recognition be provided.

Bringing back up an issue which Commissioner Yates had asked Hamilton to research, Yates inquired if the county attorney had determined if a commissionapproved action was legal even if the chairman had declined to to sign the document. Hamilton suggested a motion could be made to al-

low the vice chairman or the county manager to sign such documents.

The original matter had to do with the contract for fire services for the East Jackson Fire District with the City of Commerce.

Commissioner Chas Hardy, whose district includes the fire district, said he appreciated the patience of those involved since the contract talks have been going on for months. The commission had approved an agreement but it had not yet been officially signed.

Hardy thanked Hamilton for his diligence in setting up subsquent discussions with the Commerce attorney to toward a finalized agreement.

He said the final document should be ready to come back to the commission on July 7.

Hardy also urged the large crowd to return to further meetings.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office logs arrests for drug trafficking, more The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office executed a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Davenport Road area of Braselton on June 12.

As deputies approached the vehicle, the backseat passenger was identified as Alan Michael Fletcher, 23, of Pendergrass, who was wanted on outstanding warrant. During the course of the arrest, Fletcher was found to be in possession of a handgun and a bag containing a large quantity of methamphetamine.

The driver of the vehicle, Amber Nicole Masters, 29, of Winder, was arrested and charged with driving with suspended license.

Another passenger, Jeffrey Andrew Thornton, 35, of Cleveland, was arrested for obstruction after a failed attempt to help Fletcher flee from the vehicle.

All three subjects were transported to the Jackson County Jail.

Fletcher is facing charges of trafficking methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, possession of tools for the commission of a crime and the outstanding arrest order. Fletcher remains jailed with no bond set.

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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Francis Elizabeth Dills, 27, of Pendergrass, on drug related charges on June 12.

During the course of an investigation, the Sheriff’s Office was able to set up a drug deal with Dills and a confidential informant. Dills was arrested after delivering the drugs to undercover officers with the Sheriff’s Office at the specified location.

Dills was taken to the Jackson County Jail and charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, criminal attempt to sell methamphetamine and possession of tools for the commission of a crime.

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Christopher Lamar Poole, 33, on outstanding probation warrants on June 9.

The Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous tip that Poole was staying at a Brock Road residence and had valid outstanding warrants on him.

Deputies were able to make contact with an occupant who was later identified to be Poole.

The man had provided deputies with false information.

Poole was then arrested on the original outstanding warrants and charged with giving false name and date of birth to law enforcement officers. Once incarcerated at the Jackson County Jail, Sheriff’s Office investigators discovered Poole is also a Registered Sex Offender,

Smith said he appreciates the community keeping commissioners on their toes. He also issued an invitation to return. He noted that somtimes there are few in the audience. “It gets lonely sometimes.”

Smith then thanked everyone for their attendance and the meeting was adjourned.

Brockman said after the meeting that he is so thankful for such a great turn out and for how it was received by the members of the Board.

“Our goal is to make it as easy as possible and as hassle free as possible to have gatherings on private property,” assured Brockman.

Greg Brockman can be contacted at greg@bookofactsrevival.com For more information about the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, visit www.jacksoncountygov.com.

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but he had never notified the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office that he was living within the county, as required by law.

Poole will now face an additional charge of violating the Sex Offender Registry. Poole is currently incarcerated in the Jackson County Jail.

Tipline Citizens are encouraged to notify their local law enforcement agencies of any suspicious persons, crimes or other relevant information by calling 911 or the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 706-367-8718.

Information can be provided without being involved or identified by contacting the Sheriff’s Office anonymous tip line at 706-367-3784.

from Jefferson City Schools are included in the STIP. The safety funds are earmarked as a part of Safe Routes to School at a total project cost of $625,197.

Phase I of the Braselton Industrial Parkway extension is included to improve mobility and connectivity within the transportation network and enhance economic development opportunities both locally and regionally. Total project cost is estimated at $3,111,555 with right of way and construction slated for 2016.

A Transportation Enhancement bike and pedestrian facility is on the STIP for Highway 53 and Highway 124 in Braselton with a similar project proposed for State Route 15 alternate from Lakeview Drive to Commerce Middle School. The projects are estimated to cost $312,500 each.

Signals are included at three locations on Interstate 85, four locations on Highway 11 and one location on the State Route 15 alternate.

A total of $1,878,748 is the projected project amount.

Bridge replacement projects are included for State Route 11 at the Mulberry River tributary in the amount of $1,176,204 and State Route 11 at Allen Creek at a cost of $2,646,849.

Widening of U.S. 129 from State Route 332 to State Route 323 in Hall County is proposed with construction projected for 2016. Total project cost is estimated at $65,723,570.

Resurfacing State Route 98 from I-85 to State Route 98WE is in the STIP draft with $617,515 as the anticipated cost.

Resurfacing and maintenance is also proposed for State Route 362 from State Route 98 to State Route 15 for $358,026, State Route 11 to north of State Route 332 for $3,867,629 and State Route 11 from Talmo Trail Road to the Hall County line for $426,303.

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Chad Bingham opens insurance group to serve Braselton, beyond

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New business owner Chad Bingham is thinking BIG, as in Bingham Insurance Group.

“Our focus at BIG is to serve the community by helping educate individuals on what coverages they have and their actual needs.

With our combined 30-plus years of experience, we are

providing education through local service and representation in the community which sets us apart from the rest,” said Bingham. “We provide products based on individual needs, not based on what’s best for us.

Providing insurance for auto, home, life, health and commercial needs, Bingham says, “We are able to shop all of your insurance needs across several companies all

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Chad Bingham, far R, had a crawfish boil as well as grilled burgers and all the fixings for the grand opening June 6.

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Chad Bingham, center with scissors, was joined by staffers, Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce staffers and ambassadors as well as fellow Braselton Rotarians for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and crawfish boil for the grand opening of Bingham Insurance Group (BIG) located at 6454 Highway 53 in Braselton. at one time. This allows us to provide the best coverage that fit someone’s needs to the company that is the most cost effective for them.

“We represent you, the client, and your interests when the unexpected happens,” said Bingham, who recently held a grand opening celebration that included a crawfish boil and a Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony.

BIG has four licensed agents in the office representing more than 30-plus

West Jackson Medicine Center marks 18th year of serving community Pharmacist Tracy L. Jordan celebrated the 18th anniversary of her first day in business as a pharmacy owner on June 10 with her staff, community, friends and family as well as the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce joining with her.

It was June 10, 1996 when the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy graduate became an entrepreneur with the purchase of West Jackson Medicine Center in Hoschton.

West Jackson Medicine Center, located at 3845 Highway 53 in Hoschton, has been serving the community since 1996, offering prescriptions and medical supplies to help with individual and therapeutic treatments.

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combined years of experience in the Braselton office.

Bingham is joined by agents/ customer service representatives Lora McDonald, Sue Polanis and Elizabeth Hawkins.

“We also recently opened a location in Gainesville and Gadsden, Ala., to help cover more area,” said Bingham.

“As a team, we strive to be a market area leader in insurance and financial services by being competent, trustworthy and accountable individuals. We aspire to be a business that has a family

feel and where customers are treated in an honest and respectful manner,” said Bingham, who is a member of the Rotary Club of Braselton. “Our success will come from doing what is in the best interest of our customers and having a servant-hearted attitude.”

After living in Braselton for nearly eight years, Bingham said this community was a right place for his business.

“Based on fasting, prayer, our experiences and the growth potential in the area,

my wife and I decided this is where we wanted to start this business,” said Bingham.

“The people in the community have been extremely kind, helpful and we are grateful for that.”

Bingham Insurance Group is located at 6454 Highway 53 in Braselton and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday by appointment. Call 706-684-0040 or email info@ binghaminsurancegroup. com. You can also visit www. binghaminsurancegroup. com

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church news Sharon Baptist Church, located at 1059 Dee Kennedy Road in Auburn, is hosting Vacation Bible School from 6-8:30 p.m. through June 20. The theme is Agency D3 and all are welcome. The VBS experience, which got under way on June 16, is free. sss White Plains Baptist Church will hold its fourth Sunday night singing on June 22 starting at 6 p.m. with The Swordsmen.

Sunday services included Sunday school starting at 10 a.m. with the worship service at 11 a.m. Evening services are at 6. Wednesday night adult Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. and a nursery is provided for all services.

White Plains Baptist Church is located at 3650 Highway 124 in Jefferson between Hoschton and Jefferson. sss Vacation Bible School will be hosted at Center Union Baptist Church, located at 302 Ednaville Road in Braselton on June 23-27 starting at 7 p.m. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will hoold First Sunday and Communion on July 6 at 11 a.m. That afternoon at 2, the Women of Faith meeting will be

held in Fellowship Hall.

The church hosted a celebration for the first anniversary with the Rev. Marvin Mason and his family on June 18.

Homecoming will be celebrated at Hoschton United Methodist Church on July 20.

Vacation Bible School will be July 21-25.

Mark your calendars to support these events.

Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., and Bell Avenue behind City Square. Contact Pastor Marvin Mason at the church office at 706-654-1422.

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OBITUARIES Thomas Wayne Brock

Died June 10, 2014 Thomas Wayne Brock, 53, of Winder, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014.

Thomas was an avid sports fan including baseball, football and NASCAR. His hobbies were fishing and gardening. He loved his dogs, ToTo and Sassy.

Survivors include his significant other, Nancy Jan Toole of Winder; son, Duane Brock and wife Bridgette of Maysville; sisters, Denise Brock Prather and husband Ricky of Statham and Rachel Davis and husband Lamar of Gainesville; nephews; and grandchildren, Taylar and Avery Brock Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, June 19, 2014

Bill Chandler

Died June 10, 2014 Arthur William “Bill” Chandler, 79, of Hoschton, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, after many years of serious illness.

Funeral mass was held Friday, June 13, 2014, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with inurnment in Kennesaw Memorial Gardens in Marietta. Father Eric Hill officiated.

Born Nov. 11, 1934, in Savannah, he was a son of the late Arthur Wellington and Frances Kiene Chandler. He was also preceded in death by daughter, Vanessa Chander. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He had Alzheimer’s for the past few years, following years of illness due to spinal cord and back injuries. The Village at Deaton Creek has been a wonderful home for him the past six years as Bill still had the capacity to develop friendships, walk his dog, Cinnamon, read and enjoy other activities. Prior to being ill, Bill was Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Ellman’s Service Merchandise in Atlanta.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Virginia Chandler; daughters and sons-inlaw, Kathy and Ken Hand and Susan and Marty Patterson, all of Cumming and Karin and Eddie Brown of Tifton; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Sally Chandler of Savannah; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 6439 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (678-960-0040) or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (901-595-3300). Prayers are always welcome.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, June 19, 2014

Ruth C. Dunaway

Died June 13, 2014 Ruth C. Dunaway, 91, died

June 13, 2014.

A native of Wilkes County. she was the daughter of the late John West and Susie Drinkard Callaway. Mrs. Dunaway was a member of First Baptist Church of Winder. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sam Dunaway.

Survivors include her children; Samuel G. Dunaway Jr. of Atlanta and Jann (Michael) Ward of West Point.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held Tuesday, June 17, 2014, in the Smith Memory Chapel with Dr. John Talley officiating. Burial followed in the Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Winder Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, June 19, 2014

Francilia Fabre

Died June 5, 2014 Mrs. Francilia Fabre, 63, of Jefferson, died Thursday, June 5, 2014.

Born in Boudet, L’artibonite, Haiti, she was a daughter of the late Mr. Ceradieu Gracien and Mrs. Heureuse Louis Gracien.

She was a homemaker and was also preceded in death by her husband, Dominique Fabre.

Survivors include her children, Pierre (Mary) Fabre of Jefferson, Patrick (Mitsuka) Fabre, Dominique (Stephanie) Fabre Jr., and Fabien Fabre, all of Miami, and Nancy (Alphonso) Fabre of Commerce; mother, Heurese Louise Gracien; sisters, Jacqueline Gracien (Viaux) Vincent, Gladys Gracien, Elta (Robert) Raphael, Francoise Gracien, Yolene Gracien (Vague) Dargene, Beatrice Gracien (Alexandre) Baptiste, Fumance (Evens) Anioce, Francelene Gracien and Guerline Gracien; brothers, Wilson (Monette) Gracien, Guerdy Gracien, Legros Gracien and his fiancée, Andrise Joseph; 12 grandchildren; seven nieces; nine nephews; and three great-nieces and -nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 14, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Deacon Curtis Marsh officiating.

The burial followed in the Evans Memory Gardens in Jefferson.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, June 19, 2014

Sara Frances Farmer

Died June 14, 2014 Sara Frances Farmer, 91, of Commerce, died Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Hillhaven Nursing Home.

Born in Nicholson to the late Tom and Emma Lou Perry Kesler. She was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church and was retired from Blue Bell. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Farmer was preceded in death by her husband Olin Farmer.

Survivors include her sons,

perfect. sss New Community Church continues its series on “I AM, Exploring the Nature of God.” Join Pastors Mike McGuire and Joey Durmire on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium of Lawson Funeral Home at 4532 Highway 53 in Hoschton.

Join in gathering together as a faith community Loving God – Loving People. sss The Church of Hoschton announces and invites you to join them as they celebrate Youth Sunday, June 29. The youth, of the church, Elevate 330, will be in charge of the music that morning and Tim

Larry Farmer and Leon Farmer, both of Nicholson, and Jerry Farmer of Carlton; daughter, Sara Ann Nelms of Nicholson; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at Antioch United Methodist Church with the Rev. Troy Herbert officiating.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, June 19, 2014

John L. Griffitts

Died June 15, 2014 John L. Griffitts, 71, of Hoschton, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Peggy Matthews Griffitts; daughter and sonin-law Kimberly and Shannon Sell of Hoschton; and daughter Angie Armistead of Roswell. John was a proud Papa to grandchildren Kate and John Fouts of Hoschton and Brynna and Alexa Armistead of Grayson.

He also leaves behind sister and brother-in-law, Deborah Griffitts and Mike Hining of Chapel Hill, N.C., sisters-inlaw Cynthia and Tate Paige of Downers Grove, Ill., and Brenda and Steve Wright of Knoxville, Tenn.; many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.

John was an avid outdoors man who loved to fish, hunt, garden, talk, laugh and tell stories. Most recently he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was able to see much of the country by taking trips on his Harley with his buddies. He was member of the Patriot Guard Riders. Vacationing with his wife, daughters and grandchildren were highlights of his life. John delighted in celebrating his birthday every September by choosing a gift for each of his grandchildren. Until deteriorating health kept him at home, John “worked” at his son-in-law Shannon Sell’s gun store, TSG Outdoors and Trading Post and, during that time, he made many new friends. A native of Maryville, Tenn., John was a member of the Maryville High School class of 1960, attended the University of Tennessee, graduated from the University of Georgia and pursued a successful career in sales. He was preceded in death by his father, George Earl Griffitts; mother, Mary Nell Wells Griffitts; and sister, Dr. Rebecca Griffitts Wiser.

An informal celebration of John’s life from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Lawson Funeral Home.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, June 19, 2014

John Austin Gunnels

Died June 13, 2014 John Austin Gunnels, 49, of Jefferson, died Friday, June 13, 2014.

Born in Anderson, S.C., he was a son of Dan Kirkland Gunnels and Helen Hamilton

Hilton, children’s pastor will bring the message. At 6 p.m., Crystal River will be in concert.

Members would also like to invite the community to join them for any or and all of their regular services as well. Sunday services begin with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday night services begin at 6. Wednesday prayer service and Bible atudy begin at 7 p.m. The study of Zechariah has just begun on Wednesdays.

For more information about any of these events, contact Pastor Cory at the church office 706-654-8415 or on his cell at 678-2349408 or visit our website www. thechurchofhoschton.com.

The church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton. sss BLAST OFF Vacation Bible School at Arbor Pointe Church.

Children Pre-K through fifth grade are invited to Arbor Pointe Church for Vacation Bible School on June 27-29. VBS will be from 6-8:30 p.m. and will include games, crafts, music and Bible stories. Sunday night will be a churchwide celebration and ice cream social. Register online at www.arborpointe.org.

You’re invited to worship every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 115 Towne Center Parkway in Hoschton. Nursery is provided,

McConnell Gunnels of Jefferson. He was a graduate of Gainesville College and the University of Georgia with a Bachelors of Science degree in Agriculture. He was a member of the Jefferson First Baptist Church and regularly attended Bethany United Methodist Church.

Mr. Gunnels was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sandy and Laura Gunnels and Lt. Col. F.M. and Vivian McConnell.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his brothers, Thomas K. (Tommy) Gunnels and Pam Keefe of Commerce and Mac and Dawn Gunnels, Raleigh, N.C.; and niece and nephew, Vivian and Brantley Gunnels.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 16, 2014, at Jefferson First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Michael Helms and the Rev. Mike McLemore officiating.

Burial was in the Richland Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Richland, S. C. Memorials may be made to the Jefferson First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, June 19, 2014

Miguel Antonio Hostios

Died June 12, 2014 Miguel Antonio Hostios, 69, beloved father, husband, and friend, died at home with his family by his side on Thursday, June 12, 2014.

Born in Colombia, South America, he was a son of Evangelina Hostios and Lisandro Hostios. During his youth, Miguel played semi professional soccer for the Colombian team Santa Fe’.

In pursuit for a better life and opportunity, he moved with his family to the United States in 1982.

Survivors include his wife, Elvira Torres Hostios; daughters; Claudia Camacho and Sandra (Charles) Mainor, all of Winder; son, Michael Hostios of Winder; eight grandchildren; sister; Elvia Agudelo; and brothers; Ramiro Hostios, Juan Hostios, Eduardo Hostios, Jamie Hostios, Christomo Hostios and German Hostios.

Memorial services were held Tuesday June 17, 2014, in the Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Martin Acevedo officiating.

The family would like to give great thanks and deep appreciation to Mary Ann, Heather and Sophia of PruittHouse Hospice. You are angels from God. Memorial donations may be made in Miguel’s name to the American Lung Cancer Society (www.cancer.org/ cancer/lungcancer) Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, June 19, 2014

Arlene Howard Died June 12, 2014 Arlene Howard, 59, of Suwanee, died Thursday, June 12, 2014.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 16, 2014, at Lawson Funeral Home.

and Sunday School is offered through fifth grade. Visit www. arborpointe.org. sss Covenant Baptist Church is now meeting in West Jackson Primary School on Highway 53 in Braselton.

Covenant Baptist Church is a family-integrated, gospel centered church whose mission is to make disciples of Christ and equip families to grow in Him. We invite you to join each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for Bible class and 10:30 a.m. for worship service.

Nursery and children’s church is provided. Todd Coble is the pastor and you may reach him at 678-316-0273. Visit covbc. org. sss Wednesday morning Bible study has resumed at Arbor Pointe. On Wednesdays this summer, join others at Arbor Pointe Church as we study the New Testament letters of 1 & 2 Peter. This Bible Study is open to anyone and meets at Arbor Pointe at 10 a.m.

Arbor Pointe Church is located in the Towne Center complex, Towne Center Parkway, Hoschton. For more information, contact Pastor Brad Greene, brad@arborpointe.org, 770-272-6778.

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Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, June 19, 2014

A.P. Poe

Died June 14, 2014 A.P. Poe, 89, of Commerce, died Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Northridge Medical Center.

Born in Brockton, he was a son of the late Paul and Ethel Glenn Poe. He attended New Hope Baptist Church and was retired from Gold Kist.

Survivors include his wife, Lois Mae Wilbanks Poe of Commerce; daughter, Ann Palmer of Commerce; brother, Lanier Poe of Nicholson; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 16, 2014, at New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Stowers officiating. Interment followed in Nicholson Cemetery.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, June 19, 2014

Carole Ann Roberts

Died June 10, 2014 Carole Ann Roberts, 69, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014.

A daughter of the late Carleton and Jennie Brown Cunningham, she worked as a receiving manager for Rickett Benckiser.

Survivors include her husband, Harold Roberts; sons, Tom Roberts, Harold B. Roberts III, and Carleton E. Roberts; grandchildren, Victoria Barletta, Thomas Roberts, Emma Roberts and Taylor Roberts; brother, Carleton Cunningham; and sister, Carleen Tedeschi.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 14, 2014, in Smith Memory Chapel.

Smith Memory Chapel, Winder The Paper, June 19, 2014

Jean D. Savage

Died June 16, 2014 Jean D. Savage, 85, died June 16, 2014.

A native of Winder, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Ruby King Davis. Mrs. Savage was retired textile supervisor for Carwood Manufactoring and was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Felton G. Savage.

Funeral services will be

held at 11 a.m. on Thursday June 19, 2014, in the Smith Memory Chapel. The Rev. Johnny Wright will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Savage, Wayne Savage, Chuck Aycock, Danny Needham, Tommy McClellan and Michael McClellan.

Survivors include her children and spouses; Randy (Sandra) Savage and Lynn (Ernie) Carroll; sisters; Shirley Crenshaw and Annett Bradshaw; grandchildren; Michael Savage, Lisa Stewart and Elizabeth Eldridge; and great-grandchildren; Katlyn Stewart, Dylan savage, Dawson Savage, Logan Savage, Hayden Stewart and Presley Stewart.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, June 19, 2014

Marian Louise Short

Died June 14, 2014 Marian Louise Short, 53, of Winder, died Saturday, June 14, 2014.

Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2014, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.

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Nellie Ann Simpson

June 21, 2014 Nellie Ann Simpson, 71, of Auburn, died Thursday, June 12, 2014.

Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

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Tony Trusty

Died June 10, 2014 Tony Trusty, 46, of Winder, died Monday, June 10, 2014.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Rachael House Trusty.

Survivors include his wife, Dianne Flanders Trusty; son, Kevin Trusty of Winder; daughter, Nicole (Blake) Montgomery of Winder; grandchildren, Jacob, Bella, and Elena Montgomery, all of Winder; brother, Bo Trusty of Winder; and sister, Carolyn Chappel of Winder.

The funeral service was held Friday, June 13, 2014, in Smith Memory Chapel.

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SUMMERTIME FUN

Offerings abundant for keeping kids, adults busy

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Summer is now in full swing. With hot, sunny days, afternoon thunderstorms and no school, there are bucket lists of fun activities to take part in. Luckily the cities within Jackson County offer several ways to get off the couch and have a little fun this summer.

The Jefferson Parks and Recreation offers a summer day camp for children ages 4-17. It is the perfect solution for parents looking for an affordable, well-supervised, growing experience for their child. The staff at the rec center provides unique, quality adventures in a safe environment. There is a low counselor-to-camper ratio and children will partake in arts and crafts, physical activities, games, character development, guest speakers, weekly field trips, swimming and more. For more information, visit rec. sidhelp.com/f/Childcare/ Summer_Camp.php.

The Jefferson Parks and Recreation offers fun summer activities for adults as well - -Silver Sneakers, Zumba, Barre Classes (coming in August), water aerobics, family trail running, fit at 50, adult softball, Aikido and Jazzercise are all available for adults who have that itch to be active and make new friends in the area.

House of Clay in Braselton, owned and operated by Sue Compton, is an excellent place to spend summer days.

Compton has already hosted her first kids art camp and has a few more scheduled throughout the summer – this includes adults, too. Visit www.facebook.com/pages/ House-of-Clay-Braselton for more detailed informa-

tion about the camps that are available this summer.

House of Clay is also a wonderful place to go on rainy days – instead of turning on the television, go see Sue and paint some pottery.

Another artist opportunity is available at Masterpiece Mixers in Braselton. Adults are always able to schedule fun events here, but there are two fun summer opportunities for children at this particular location -- Wild & Crazy Art Extravaganza Camp June 23-27 and Amazing Animals Camp July 21-25. There are also kids classes on Saturdays at 10 a.m. for more information about Masterpiece Mixers, visit https://www.facebook. com/masterpiecemixerspaintandparty.

The City of Braselton’s event calendar is packed this summer, which is a great thing for local families.

At dusk on July 19 and Aug. 23, there will be a showing of popular movies under the stars – it’s a great way to relax and unwind with family and loved ones. The June 14 movie offering found more than 200 in Braselton Park.

Braselton is also famous for its unforgettable Independence Day festivities.

This year’s Celebrate Braselton will include a Star Spangled 5K/Fun Run, a festival, parade, fireworks and even an opportunity to spend time with the artists at the Braselton Gallery. For more information about Braselton’s summer events, visit www.braselton.net/localfestivals.html.

Let’s not forget the branches of Piedmont Regional Libraries – there are always things to do at the libraries in the area for people of all ages. Please visit prlib. org.

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Yvette Wise worked with the crowd of youngsters gathered for the Clean Water Rules program held in Braselton Park as part of the Braselton Library’s Summer Reading Program.

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Summer program spotlights water Yvette Wise, environmental specialist for the Town of Braselton, was the featured presenter at the June 13 “Fizz Boom Read” summer reading program session put on by the Braselton Library.

Held under the pavilion in Braselton Park, the “Clean Water Rules” theme highlighted the importance of a community working to keep its water clean.

“There is only so much water on earth,” said Wise, who provided suggestions to the youngsters about how they can help keep the Mulberry River and other streams clean. Do not litter and pick up after your dog while taking the canine for a walk were among the proffered ideas.

Wise had collected some leaf debris from a river so that participants could try their hand at locating small creatures living in the water

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There’s no title I prefer better than Daddy I have an assortment of nicknames and titles, but the one I love best is Daddy.

The person who can honestly call me that will turn 24 this year. That just doesn’t seem possible.

In the past few weeks, a young colleague of mine became a father. When he tells me about the wonders and challenges of fatherhood, my mind flashes back to the same time in my life.

One of my favorite memories is resting on the sofa with a little baby laying on my chest. I can remember changing diapers and trying to soothe an upset stomach.

But the closeness of those early days is what I remember and treasure most.

When my young associate was going through parenting classes, I found out things haven’t changed much. A nice lady named Jennifer Pulliam taught our class, and I saw her recently. I told her how I still remember the little tips she offered about how to soothe crying babies. We both smiled at the memory.

Even when your kids reach the age of adulthood, the role of Dad doesn’t seem to stop. In the past year, my baby girl entered the world of work. Interestingly, she works in a field similar to mine. She calls me periodically for advice. That is something I enjoy.

What’s really nice is she is pretty good at what she does. I have had folks who have interacted with her tell me she is polite and professional. That makes old Dad feel about 10 feet tall.

About 11 years ago, the number of offspring in my life increased by three. At the time, they were all in their late teens or early 20s.

I didn’t think they would need much of a father by that time.

What’s really interesting is in the past five or six years, these adults in their

Harris Blackwood mid-20s now give me cards on Father’s Day. When we married, they called me Harris. Now, they are likely to call me Pop or Papa. It’s funny how that happened.

We’ve been there when our kids celebrated great things and when they needed someone to help dry a tear. I love the memories of both.

The most active father figure in my daily life is my wife’s father. His children are in the middle stages of adulthood, but he still has that fatherly compassion for his family.

When we travel, he likes to know what we’ve seen or done. When we are leaving, the Boy Scout in him makes him ask if we have all the supplies we need to return safely.

Almost every female member of the animal kingdom has inbred maternal instincts that make them care for their young. In some species, the father never comes around again.

I’m glad God didn’t make me that way, although I know there are some human Dads who left the scene and never returned.

My kids have showered me with books on the past few Father’s Days. I’ve sent out word I’m a little overwhelmed with books right now and hope they might pick something else.

But it is not their presents I want. It is their presence. I just want to see those faces and hear that favorite name just one more time.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

Even when your kids reach the age of adulthood, the role of Dad doesn’t seem to stop.

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Everything works out if you let it A friend of mine, long embroiled in upsets, distractions, problems and tribulations, called one day to announce happily that she was learning to “let things roll right off my back.”

“Really?” I asked. “And, how is that?”

She explained that her accountant had called to discuss a tax return, due that day after a couple of extensions, and told her that she owed $15,000.

There was a silent pause then she asked, “How can that be? We spent more money than we made last year.”

I like that logic. If you spent it and don’t have, how can you pay it?

He pressed on. “You owe it. Do you want to pay it today with the return?”

Lightly, she replied, “No, I don’t believe so. Just set up payments.”

She was delighted with herself. “See? I didn’t get stressed. I’m learning.”

Yes, she is. That is the gift of enough trials — you either break-down or learn to cope. But when you get old enough to be wise enough, you realize that everything works out, if you let it. Many of the things

Ronda Rich that are breaking our backs today won’t be remembered on down the road.

If I could go back in time and give the younger me one piece of advice, it would be this, “Minimize the drama. Step over a disappointment and move onward to a new opportunity.”

Heaven knows that during my earlier years, I wore out my poor mama with all my extreme upset over things I can no longer remember. I can promise you this, though: Some of the biggest sob-producing moments were the result of a pimple that arose at the wrong time or a haircut gone wrong.

Oh, if all of my life’s problems could have been of such little consequence.

When I was a sponsor’s publicist on the NASCAR circuit, I had the great pleasure of working with Mark Martin, who became

a cherished friend. He was a joy, always willing to do whatever it took for the good of the sponsor or to help others.

Once when we were doing a Winner’s Circle commitment for NASCAR, I convinced Mark to take a helicopter from San Francisco to Sacramento for an appearance. Mark, his lovely wife, Arlene, and I climbed abroad and flew up for the luncheon. When we got back to the softball field where the helicopter was suppose to be waiting, the pilot had left us high and dry when he got a call from film producer George Lucas to pick him up.

Arlene and I sat in the back of the car, both of us fuming while we waited for another helicopter to arrive from San Francisco.

The star? He sat in the front seat, laughing, completely entertained by the situation.

There is a moment in time with Mark that I shall never forget. We had led the points race for months but lost it in the second race from the end. We entered Atlanta, trailing Dale Earnhardt by six points.

The pressure was intense.

The media crowded round.

Mark desperately wanted that championship but stayed cool.

In the midst of the race, a caution came out and everyone pitted. The stall in front of ours was Bill Elliott’s. While Mark was in the pit, a car lost control, came spinning down pit road, slammed against Bill’s car and smashed his rear tire changer, Mike Rich. We watched in horror. Mark saw everything from the driver’s seat. I watched as Mike’s headset soar 20 feet in the air. We knew he could not survive it.

When the race ended, I was the first to Mark’s car. Earnhardt had won.

He climbed out of the car, tears stinging his eyes and whispered quietly, “What’s a championship?”

What had mattered most a few hours before no longer matter after what we witnessed.

Drama is only as big as you make it.

Ronda Rich is the best-selling author of several books, including “There’s A Better Day A-Comin’.” Sign up for her newsletter at www. rondarich.com. Her column appears weekly.

Tonight, I’m going to bed early, unless ...

At 3:30 p.m., I yawned.

I must be tired, I thought to myself. I’ll make sure to get to bed early tonight.

That’s the plan – every day at 3:30 p.m.

For me, “getting to bed early” means prior to 11 p.m. And it never happens.

Here’s why: TV. To the regular reader of this column (yes, you), you must think I watch television 24/7. I don’t ... know what 24/7 means. But I think it means “a lot” from how they say it on TV all the time.

For some reason, possibly jaundice, I can’t seem to go to sleep if I find something interesting on TV, or not interesting, or if the TV is on, or has the possibility of being on.

Let me give you a recent example. The other night, my family and I watched a movie until 9:30 p.m. They then went to bed. I turned it to the TV Guide channel to see what else was on, with the plan being that I would watch something for 30 minutes, then go to bed at

Len Robbins the decent hour of 10 p.m.

But the movie “Risky Business” was playing on the TV Guide channel. And I haven’t seen it in about nine months. Perhaps Joel cracks the glass egg over Guido the Killer Pimp’s head in the TV Guide version of the movie, I thought.

(Spoiler alert: He doesn’t).

So I stayed up two extra hours watching a movie I’ve already seen 15 times.

Then I watched two episodes of “Simon & Simon,” and found myself going to bed at 1:30 a.m.

Did I really need to watch “Risky Business” again? Yes. I rather enjoyed it. Did I really need to watch two episodes of “Simon & Simon”? No. One would have sufficed. Or none.

Fear.

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I’m not scared of the dark, or the bogeyman, or sleep, or of zombies. I’m fearful something interesting will happen after I go to sleep.

I share this fear with my 10-year-son. And most 2-year-old boys.

There’s a great Richard Pryor routine where he claims his parents had an 11 p.m. curfew when he was a teen. He would go out and ask the other teens what they were doing.

“Waiting on 11:30,” they replied, adding, profanely, that things really were going to start happening at 11:30.

I don’t know what exciting “things” I’m expecting to happen after I go to bed.

I’m 45 years old and live in Homerville, Georgia.

Maybe I’m fearful I’ll miss out on an adult diaper TV commercial or an ambulance will drive by my house.

Sensor 24.

Our alarm system sends out a message about four times a day that “Sensor 24 has a low battery.” Prob-

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lem is, I can’t find a “Sensor 24” anywhere. When it goes off around 10-11 p.m., I start investigating the source of “Sensor 24,” which keeps me up for another hour or so. I fail, then it goes off again at 3:30 a.m., which I never hear because I’m sound asleep. My wife isn’t, anymore. And seems rather unpleased that I haven’t unraveled the mystery of Sensor 24 yet. (Note to self: Investigate Sensor 24 during the daytime).

Procrastination.

I simply prefer to put off unpleasant or difficult things. Sometimes, I’ve found that if you put off things for long enough, they go away on their own, like a stray dog or relative that you refuse to feed.

So far, this theory hasn’t worked with the need for sleep, or writing a weekly column. But I’m no quitter.

I’ll keep not trying.

Len Robbins is editor and publisher of The Clinch County News in Homerville. His column appears weekly.

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In an emotionally uplifting, commencement ceremony at Free Chapel, 1,111 students graduated from Lanier Technical College on Friday, June 13.

Dr. Ray Perren, President of Lanier Technical College, energized the audience and graduates. “You see before you the men and women who are taking their rightful place as the central part of the workforce for Northeast Georgia. From air conditioning to IT to people who work in our doctors’ offices and hospitals to the people who will repair our damaged automobiles to people who will weld our buildings, Lanier Tech graduates are in every part of our workforce. You cannot go anywhere without running into a Lanier Tech graduate.”

Over 1,000 students from over 40 different programs were eligible to participate in the ceremony with 16 percent earning the Associate of Applied Science degree, 43 percent earned a College Diploma, and 63 percent earning a Technical Certificate of Credit. The Practical Nursing Program had the largest number of graduates at 18 percent, Early Childhood Care and Education had 13 percent, Medical Assisting graduated 12 percent, Welding and Joining Technology had 11 percent, Cosmetology 10 percent and the remaining 36 percent earned their credentials from the remaining programs.

Of the graduates, 26 percent are from Hall County, 16 percent represent For-

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Dr. Ray Perren speaks to the graduates. Keynote speaker Below: Dr. David Byers speaks to the graduates about embracing adversity.

syth County, 13 percent from Jackson County, Barrow County 9 percent, Dawson County 7 percent, Lumpkin County 4 percent and Banks County had 3 percent, and 23 percent of the graduates came from outside of Lanier Tech’s service area.

Of the total number of graduates, 70 percent are women and 30 percent are men. The oldest graduate is 64 years old, and the youngest graduate is 16 years old.

Dr. Perren added, “You’re a smart bunch, too. Your average Grade Point Average (GPA) is 3.497. That’s fantastic, but the best statistic of all

is that almost 100 percent of you are already employed or are planning to continue your education.”

“This class of 2014 represents the new reality of American education and business. In the next 10 years, 80 percent of the job opening will require training beyond high school, but will not require a four-year college degree. America business and industry are going to count on people just like you in order to move our economy forward.”

“I charge you to go forth and use the knowledge and skills that you learned at

June 25 reception honors GED instructor, assistant The Jackson County Certified Literate Community Program and Lanier Technical College are hosting a drop-in retirement reception for lead GED instructor, Joy Bates, and administrative assistant, Irma Johnson, on Wednesday, June 25, from 1-3 p.m. at the Lanier Tech campus in Commerce.

Both Bates and Johnson have impacted many lives in their years at the adult learning center. Bates has been the lead instructor for 13 years and started with the program when it was located in Jefferson at the Gordon Street Center.

As lead instructor, Bates has worked with and coordinated with the instructors at the other GED programs offered in Jackson County. There are part-time classes offered in Jefferson at the First Baptist Church, the Potter’s House and the Jackson County Correctional Institute. The class in Commerce

is a full-time class offered Monday through Thursday. In addition, there is an English as a second language class and a citizenship class offered part-time at the learning center in Commerce.

Johnson joined the team after the GED program moved to Commerce and became a part of the Lanier Tech campus. Johnson has served as administrative assistant and has dealt with testing schedules, state and Lanier Tech reports and any other office and classroom work that pops up. She has learned to deal with anything and has become a “go-to person” for the students.

All friends, former and present co-workers, former and present students and people from the community are invited to attend the reception and wish these two wonderful ladies the best of luck on their retirement. They will be missed.

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Dr. Ray Perren said, the 1,111 graduates represent the new reality of American education and business – one which is helping to move the economy forward. “You’re a smart bunch, too. Your average Grade Point Average (GPA) is 3.497,” said Perren.

Lanier Tech to make our world and our community a better place.”

The keynote speaker, Dr. David Byers, the Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year for the Technical College System of Georgia, charged the graduates to embrace adversity. Dr. Byers, the Program Director of Lanier Tech’s Dental Hygiene Program, is the first-ever Rick Perkins recipient from Lanier Technical College.

“Tonight is a big deal.

Many times you don’t realize the impact that you make at other levels. Last year Georgia was rated as the No. 1 location in the nation where businesses want to build or expand. We all know how the economy has been over the past years. So how do you improve the economy? You create jobs. How do you create jobs? That’s what the Technical College System of Georgia is doing. That’s Lanier Tech’s mission; we train people to get jobs. To make a difference with the economy, to entice these businesses to want to build in Georgia, we train a workforce. The major enticement to those busi-

nesses is you, the graduates.

You are the cutting-edge workforce that these businesses are looking for. You have the skills, you have the knowledge, and you have the motivation to make a difference. You deserve the praise from tonight.”

Using a personal story about obstacles and adversity from his early career with the Indian Health Service, Dr. Byers shared how he and his wife overcame adversity and challenged the graduates to embrace adversity. The Byers moved from the lush green climate of Georgia that they had always known to the brown, dusty desert climate of Arizona and an entirely new culture. Another obstacle in the journey was that the Byers’ furniture arrived two weeks after they did, so they slept on the floor, and didn’t have their “stuff.” They also didn’t have much money, and they had no one to rely on but themselves.

“We didn’t have our stuff, and we didn’t have money, but I had a new job, and we welcomed the challenges with an open-face. My first

day at work was chaotic and scary. I had new dentists and colleagues to met, new assistants, new systems to understand, and I had Navajo clients who didn’t speak English and were of another culture. It was scary; it was fun.”

“As you go through life’s journey, you will come across many forks in the path, you will come across many obstacles as well; You get to decide what you do.

Anything that you choose to do is only going to be as good as you as decide to make it, or allow it to be. Enjoy life’s journey as you go along.”

About Lanier Tech Lanier Technical College has a 100-percent placement rate (83.5 percent in field), an education guarantee and offers more than 40 programs of study in some of the nation’s fastest-growing career fields including healthcare, energy, business and industry and public or private service. More information about Lanier Technical College and the programs of study may be obtained by calling 770-531-6300 or by visiting www.laniertech.edu.

To make a difference with the economy, to entice these businesses to want to build in Georgia, we train a workforce. The major enticement to those businesses is you.

Dr. David Byers The Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year for the Technical System of Georgia

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Looking at the future

Football campers learning high school gridiron game

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

Kids are the future.

No matter the profession, the earlier a craft is learned, more than likely, the end results will be good.

And East Jackson Comprehensive High School football head coach Gary Hughes sees this to be the case.

The second-year coach and his football team hosted a football youth camp, June 9-12.

Hughes said it was the first camp under his watch at EJCHS and they are trying

to raise expectations for the future of the program.

“I’ve been here for one year, this month, and we’ve done a lot,” he explained.

The campers learned about all positions, both on offense and defense, and they learned and ran the same plays the high school team executes on the field on Friday nights.

Some of Hughes’ past and present players helped the coaching staff run the camp.

“The mission when you’re working with youth camps is to teach them discipline, teach them hard work and

how to get through difficult times,” Hughes explained.

“Part of it is football stuff, but the other part is getting them to understand in any sport that athletics is a discipline, and you’ve got to be able to grind through it, somehow, some way.

“It’s a starting point for a lot of these (kids).”

He added that some of kids from the camp could one day play for his coaching staff.

“You never know who you’re going to be in touch with when (the kids) take off,” Hughes explained. “If you develop a good relation-

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Chase Harris, 13, pitches the football to Noah Watts, 10, during an offensive drill at East Jackson Comprehensive High School’s youth football camp, Tuesday, June 10. Lower, L: Nine-year-old Randy Smith, left, and Michael Murphy, 9, learn how to pass block and, lower R, Ten-year-old Dawson Ausborne attempting to receive a pass during wide receivers’ drills. ship with (the kids) and they have fun and they under-

stand the point, and in our case we have a beautiful facility, a great staff in place and we’re just trying to put all those things together.

“Hopefully some of these kids will be the ones (that take off) one day…That’s what we hope.”

Sixth-,seventh- and eighthgraders are working out with the high school team throughout the summer, he added.

“Those kids are going to be so far advanced,” he said. “It gives us a chance to know them, know their name. They overcome their fear of the high school thing of meeting the coach for the first time. It just opens all the pathways up to have suc-

cess.”

Thirteen-year-old Chase Harris, who recently moved to Jackson County from New Jersey, is one of those looking forward to playing at EJCHS. At the present time, he said he’s practicing, preparing and excited to play for the East Jackson Middle School team this season.

“I want to play the quarterback position,” he said. “The camp taught me different plays about East Jackson.

The offense is completely different than offenses in New Jersey.”

Though he wants to play offense, he added that “defense still wins championships.”

jackson county brevet GOES ON Photographer Doug Chellew captured scenes of participants in Saturday’s Jackson County Brevet which found cyclists hitting the roadways across the county including downtown Jefferson, L, and downtown Braselton, R. This was the fifth annual Brevet and the event, which benefits aplastic anemia research, will be continuing as founder Robert Wilhite will be transitioning directorship.

Passing on knowledge

JHS Lady Dragons are teaching softball to youth

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

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Jefferson Lady Dragons head coach Zach Black talks to the campers during the Lady Dragons’ youth softball camp on June 11. The camp was for girls, ages 6-13.

There’s an old saying that says, “knowledge is power.”

In a lot of cases, this refers to the business world, not so much in sports or athletics.

But, if someone is looking to improve their chances at playing serious athletics, they need to take in all the knowledge they can find.

Last week, 22 youth softball players, ranging from ages 6-14 looked to absorb as much knowledge as they could from the Jefferson Lady Dragons softball team during the Jefferson Lady Dragons’ youth softball camp.

Members of the Lady Dragons squad and head coach Zach Black taught the young and determined softball players drills and techniques to help improve the basic fundamentals of each girls’ game.

“This was great. We had a great turn out,” Black said. “It was wonderful for us to get

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Eleven-year-old Mackenzie Turner makes contact with the ball during her at bat during a scrimmage game at the Jefferson Lady Dragons’ youth softball camp.

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Throwdown Thursday at Gresham

Junior Golf Camp at Reunion

Panthers in action in summer sports

Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office are partnering with Gresham Motorsports Park for Thursday Throwdown.

The safe driving initiative gives you a chance to do your racing on the race, not on the streets. Pay $20 for your pit pass, car registration and participation in two brackets. Open to all drivers 16 and older with valid driver’s license. Pits open at 5:30 p.m.; Spectator gates open at 6 p.m. with $5 admission. Visit www. greshammotorsportspark.com for details.

Reunion Country Club will host the Georgia Armed Forces Open on Monday, July 21. The money raised from the golf tournament goes toward the Fallen Heroes of Georgia and Habitat for Humanity of Hall County. Four-person teams will play a scramble-formatted tournament. Top-three finishing win Reunion Country Club gift cards and trophies. There will also be hole-in-one and closest-to-the-pin prizes, a raffle, silent auction, as well as other competitions to win prizes. Lunch provided on the course. There will be a dinner and banquet following play. To register, contact John Greene at 770-9678300, ext. two.

Panther youth football camp is being offered for ages 5-13 from 9 a.m. to noon June 23 through June 26. The cost is $60 per camper.

Register by contacting bharrison@jackson. k12.ga.us

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MCHS volleyball team building rapport over summertime break

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

After a quick first-round exit at the hands of East Coweta High School in the 2013 playoffs, the Mill Creek Lady Hawks volleyball team is already hitting the court to make sure if and when they get back to that position, it won’t happen, again.

The quest for improvement started when the school year ended as summer practice is underway ahead of the school year.

Director of Volleyball Operations Brian Williamson said his players have shown a “high level” of commitment to getting better by showing up to the practices, despite it being summer and everyone having different schedules.

He said the practices have been about two groups of players: older players and younger players. Each has a different goal, but both are vitally important to the impending success of the upcoming season.

“For the older girls, it’s important to learn to play with each other. It’s more about team unity,” he explained. “For the younger girls, they are just learning how to play. It’s obviously not mandatory to be here; it’s optional.

But, a lot of these girls have never played before. So this is the opportunity they have to learn before tryouts.”

The influx of faces includes the remaining members of last year’s varsity squad, junior varsity and ninth-grade players.

The girls scrimmaged against each other to simulate competition. They also practiced passing, defending and offensive attacks on the net.

Williamson said the setters and hitters benefit the most from these types of practices.

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The Jackson County Junior Panther 11 U AA baseball team wil be competing in the Georgia Final Four Championship June 28-29.

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The Mill Creek High School Lady Hawks are taking part in optional summer practices that include scrimmaging and practicing spikes and passes.

“This is probably a big learning curve for the setters and hitters,” he explained. “The setters are trying to learn where the hitters want the ball and how they want it. The hitters are learning how the ball comes out of the setters’ hands and what their tendencies are to do with the ball.”

Try-outs for the MCHS volleyball team begin Friday, Aug. 1.

For a complete summer schedule and team information, visit www.millcreekvolleyball.com/hawks/

The hitters are learning how the ball comes out of the setters’ hands.

Brian Williamson, Director of Volleyball Operations for Mill Creek High School

Junior Panther 11U AA team wins Super NIT title For The Paper

The Jackson County Junior Panther 11 U AA baseball team won the Atlanta (Summer) Super NIT Championship, held this past weekend in Atlanta.

The Super NIT is one of the largest national baseball tournaments held annually, with teams coming from across the nation to play in Atlanta.

The Panthers went a perfect 5-0 on Sunday, with the final game played Sunday night against Spartans Baseball which plays out of Birmingham, Ala. The Panthers won the game 4-2 but it was 1-1 for five innings. The Spartans came into the NIT averaging 10 runs a game, they had just scored 14 in the semi-final game before playing the Panthers.

The Panthers pitching was again dominant, with outstanding performances by Ayden Griswold, Ben Wiley, Bo Reeves,

Kedrick Zimmer and Nate McKinney.

The pitching staff never allowed over three runs in any game with a tournament best of 2.6 runs allowed per game.

But it wasn’t just the pitching that excelled; it was great defense in every game.

Great defensive plays were made by Aaron Reed, Bradley Pruiett, Bryce (Moose) Spindola, Logan (Hollywood) Holycross and Joey (Roo) Ruger.

A designated runner was also used during the tournament for the first time and that was handled by Mitchell Gibbons, who just returned to the team from Tennessee.

The Panthers also showed a little power this weekend with Holycross and Ruger hitting homeruns in the same game to provide the runs needed to advance in the tournament.

The Super NIT Title gives the Panthers an automatic berth in the State of Georgia Final Four Championship which is held

Shootin’ for improvement

JCCHS youth camp nets youth basketball lessons

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

The NBA Finals may be done, but basketball season is year round.

Practices, workouts and scrimmages are held during the offseason.

For 40 kids, last week was their opportunity to take their passion and love of basketball and watch their knowledge of the game flourish as they attended the Jackson County Comprehension High School’s youth basketball camp.

The camp ranged in ages 6-14.

Kids learned the basics of defending, passing and shooting a basketball better in order to become a better player. “(The kids) were just excited to be here in the new gym, to be around our guys from the high school, and that’s we wanted to do, just open the doors and to grow our program,” said Jackson County basketball head coach Chuck Butler. “That has been our big goal to really connect with the younger (players) so they feel a part of what we’re doing. They know they’re valuable to us, and we want to build that relationship. That’s been the

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them here so (the campers) can see some of the things we do and learn from our high school (players) that were working (the camp).

“Hopefully, (the campers) take something from this week,” Black said.

Black praised the young girls’ hard work to learn and said it’s “exciting” to see what the future holds for them as they continue to grow in the sport.

exciting part.”

Butler’s players headed most of the drills. He said it was a learning curve for them, but it was things they were familiar with.

Some of the players said the kids always wanted a high-five after different drills and some kids asked for the high school players’ autographs.

“I told (our players) if they buy into that, (then) it’s going to mean so much to those (kids) whenever they come in and watch us play next year,” Butler explained.

“They walk by and it’s a familiar face and they get a high-five and all, it will really help us with growing in the future.”

The camp lasted for five days, last week. Each day was six hours long, three hours in the morning and three in the afternoon with lunch in between.

Butler said they wanted to do a longer day because “building relationships takes time” and they wanted to have enough time to “teach” the game.

“That’s a big thing we’re emphasizing with our program is learning the game of basketball and learning each feature of it. The guys learn a lot when they have to teach and try to break it down,” he said. “But we wanted to have that teaching time and that was pretty much our morning segments.

“There are some girls out here who have done some things really well,” he explained. “This is why we get into coaching, to help. Hopefully we can make an impact on at least one person. It’s good to see our girls interact with the younger girls and to have a fun time. It was a great week.”

Rising senior and Region Player of the Year Olivia Husted has attended different camps since she was 10 years old, she said, and she continues to attend them now, visiting a few college camps this week, as her last season at JHS looms.

She taught over-hand throwing, as well as batting during the camp, teaching two of the girls how to slap, which is a running start to hit the ball to get to first base quicker.

“It’s an amazing feeling (to teach),” she explained. “To know these young girls will someday take my place, and I want them to learn as much as they can so they can reach their full potential.

“I also made sure to cheer (the campers) on when they did well, so, they can take that to practice and games and be supportive teammates.”

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Eleven-year-old Madison Bruce takes a swing during the Jefferson Lady Dragons’ youth softball camp on June 11. The camp was for girls, ages 6-13.

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Six-year-old Vincent Ledbetter prepares to shoot a free throw as part of the Jackson County Panthers’ youth basketball camp on June 11. Jackson County Panthers head basketball coach Chuck Butler addresses during the camp which was for boys, ages 6-14. Below: Tenyear-old Ethan Smith practices passing and defending a basketball from senior Austin Tate “I think the (kids) became familiar with the terminology. We tried our best to make everything as discipline as possible.”

During the afternoon of competitions like free-throw

shooting or hot shot, Butler said the competition is what they are looking to breed with the younger players.

“I enjoy (the camp),” said 11-year-old Jake Stinchcomb. “All the competitions

were fun. I won gotcha (and) I learned (how) to rebound better.”

Stinchcomb added that he liked to shoot the ball a lot and Kobe Bryant was his favorite player.

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Ham radio operations showcase June 28-29

A 24-hour public demonstration of emergency communications will be held June 28-29 in Hoschton.

Nationwide, thousands of Ham Radio operators will be showing off their emergency capabilities this same weekend.

Over the past year, the news has been full of reports of ham radio operators providing critical communications in emergencies including the California wildfires, Oregon and Michigan storms, tornadoes and other events world-wide. During Hurricane Katrina, Amateur Radio – often called “Ham radio” - was often the only way people could communicate, and hundreds of volunteer “hams” traveled south to save lives and property. When trouble is brewing, ham radio people are often the first to provide critical information and communications.

On the weekend of June 28-29, the public will have a chance to meet and talk with these ham radio operators and see for themselves what the Amateur Radio Service is about. Showing the newest digital, voice communications and even historical Morse code, hams from across the nation will be holding public demonstrations of emergency communications abilities.

This annual event, called “Field Day” is the climax of the week long “Amateur Radio Week” sponsored by the ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio.

Using only emergency power supplies, ham operators will construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and back yards around the country. Their slogan, “Ham radio works when other systems don’t,” is more than just words to the hams as they prove they can send messages in many forms without the use of phone systems, Internet or any other infrastructure that can be compromised in a crisis.

More than 30,000 amateur radio operators across the country participated in last year’s event.

“We hope that people will come and see for themselves, this is not your grandfather’s radio anymore,” said Allen Pitts of the ARRL. “The communications networks that ham radio people can quickly create have saved many lives in the past months when other systems failed or were overloaded.”

The Tri-County Amateur Radio Club will be demonstrating Amateur Radio from 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, to 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, at the historic Hoschton Depot on Highway 53. The public is invited to come and see ham radio’s new capabilities and learn how to get their own FCC radio license before the next disaster strikes.

To learn more about Amateur Radio, go to www.emergency-radio.org.

“The public is most cordially invited to come, meet and talk with the hams. See what modern Amateur Radio can do, and we can even help you get on the air,” said Al Mieger, k2adm, of the Tri-County Amateur Radio Club.

A Night at the Heritage Village at Hurricane Shoals Park With music by BlueBill Grit and old-time supper, the evening was a successful fundraiser for the Tumbling Waters Society The event featured a silent auction which included an adirondack chair, a church baby by Delores Garrison (at L), several Duck Commander knife sets, handmade wooden bowls, flower arrangements and more.

Andy Garrison and Pat Garrison welcomed everyone and thanked all the volunteers and encouraged everyone to come back for Art in the Park in September. A prayer and had a moment of silence was offered for Board member Helen Gunnels who lost her son, John Gunnels, the day before.

Andy Garrison, below, also introduced the band BlueBilly Grit and mentioned a memorial flower arrangement that was on display in honor of Cindy George, a friend and avid volunteer of the Tumbling Water Society.

“Listen to the music, enjoy your loved ones and thank you again for coming,” said Garrison.

Photography by Katie Griffin / The Paper

Skillet Area band carrying on tradition of Lickers II: pioneering 1920s string music group

By Stanley Dunlap

Regional staff

A fourth-generation member of a groundbreaking string music band says he’s excited to be performing in Winder this month.

On June 20, Russ Tanner and other members of the Skillet Lickers II will play a mixture of the string music classics as well as other tunes. Tanner’s great-grandfather Gid Tanner founded the Dacula-based band Skillet Lickers in the 1920s and Gid’s son Gordon took it to new heights.

For Tanner Skillet Lickers II is a way to carry on a nearly century-long tradition.

The Skillet Lickers II concert that’s presented by Barrow County News and Winder Cultural Arts Center will begin June 20 at 7:30 p.m. inside the Winder Cultural Arts Theatre.

“Generally about this time of the year, it’s pretty hot and we’ll be inside in an air conditioned building in a beautiful theatre and it’ll just be a good time, fun easy listening stuff,” Tanner said. “A lot of people see us a bluegrass group but we do what you classify as true country.”

Gid Tanner’s group recorded songs with Columbia Records and his son Gordon was part of a group that had hits that sold over a

million copies in the 1930s. Through research Tanner says he’s gained a better grasp of the impact the group had on future musicians.

“The Skillet Lickers were pretty much at the forefront of the country music recording history,” he said.

Tanner said that his great-grandfather would be pleased to know that a version of the Skillet Lickers is performing nearly a century after he started the group.

“From the stories I hear about him and the type of person, he would get a kick out of it,” he said. “He just loved music, loved people and was an entertainer. If he had an audience

he would cut up with anybody.”

What to know: Skillet Lickers II will be in concert June 20 at the Winder Cultural Arts Theatre.

The concert is being presented by Barrow County News and Winder Cultural Arts Center. Tickets are $15. For more information on purchasing tickets visit the Skillet Lickers II advertisement on 4B in this edition of the Barrow County News. Ticket orders can be sent to Barrow County News, 189 W. Athens Street, Winder, GA 30680. Please send a selfaddressed stamped envelope and note on the check that it’s for the concert.

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Adopt me!

A heart for Jackson

Pets of the week available from the Humane Society of Jackson County

Meet Smudge Smudge is a really sweet girl. Smudge is approximately 2 years old. she is a house dog and loves to sit in your lap and watch TV. She is house and crate trained. If you would like to make Smudge a part of your family, please fill out an adoption application at www.hsjc.com or for additional questions, call our office at 706-367-1111. Our adoption fee is $150.

Meet Queso Queso is a lab mix. Queso is 4 years old and is a very sweet boy. He gets along with cats, is house trained and likes to ride. He likes to be petted and likes to “sit” in your lap. At some point in Queso’s life, he was abused – that is why he has patches of hair missing.

We don’t know what was done to him, but he is a very sweet, loving boy who is looking for his furever home.

If you would like to make Queso a member of your family, please fill out an application at www.hsjc.com

Brady Kriegel helped to raise money last Saturday to go toward the vet expenses for Jackson, the stray dog rescued in Braselton on May 20.

Since that time, the dog has been treated for a bacterial infection and it was determined the dog was shot at close range as the bullet remains imbedded in his spine. But Jackson is doing well.

Brady is a young man who likes to help others and the Saturday sale of decorated cupcakes at Countryside Antiques in Braselton helped Jackson who enjoys a treat offered by Brady..

Individuals have been stopping by Countryside Antiques or mailing donations to Jackson’s vet. Donors have been receiving thank you notes from Jackson. You can follow his progress on Facebook.

Community Happenings Hoschton Women’s Civic Club.

The June meeting of the Hoschton Women’s Civic Club will be Tuesday, June 24, 7:30 PM at the Hoschton Depot. Linda Foster of Family Connection will present a Powerpoint program about Family Connection and its services.

Braselton Farmers Market.

The Braselton Farmers Market is held on Harrison Street from 4-7 p.m. every Friday through Oct. 10 with no market on July 4 due to the Town of Braselton’s Celebrate Braselton events.

For more information on the Farmers Market, visit www.

DowntownBraselton.com YEARONE Braselton Bash. On Saturday, June 21, from 8 a.m. to noon, the morning car show wll be held at Braselton Bash at 1001 Cherry Drive in Braselton.

There is a minimum $5 per car donation. Spectators are free; donations appreciated.

Shows benefit the Hot Rodders Children’s Charity www. hotrodderschildrenscharity. org. The Braselton Woman’s Club will be selling cookies for its Peggy Braselton Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Freedom Fun Run. The third annual Freedom Fun Run will be held starting at 8 a.m. on June 28 at Jefferson Middle School. Celebrate the red, white and blue at the 5K hosted by Jefferson Recreation and Classic Race Services. Proceeds from the 5K will benefit the Jefferson Recreation scholarship fund.

Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third. Register at www.active.com Low cost spay/neuter. Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries at the clinic located at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder.

Clinic days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Prices are $85 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $65 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $55 for a male dog or a female cat and $35 for a male cat. All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. No fees for in heat or pregnant animals.

Visit www.leftoverpets.org.

Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-978-5226.

Fitness in the Park. A free unique weekly event where local area fitness trainers present their craft. It is an opportunity to get out, enjoy some fresh air, meet some new people and sample the best fitness classes/training our area has to offer. You will also learn about the best nutritional supplement on the market – Zeal Wellness.

You can find us every Monday at 7 p.m. in Braselton Park, located at 115 Harrison St. Contact Elizabeth Stephenson at 706-254-4788 or email Elizabeth_stephenson@ymail.com. Visit www. fitnessinthepark.com Community yard sale. Riverstone Park Subdivision is hosting a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 20-21. The subdivision

These animals and more are available for adoption through the Humane Society of Jackson County, P.O. Box 567 • Jefferson, GA 30549 Adoption fees: $150 per dog/puppy $100 per cat/kitten Download an application online at www.HSJC.com Phone: 706-367-1111

Missing Luna, a microchipped cat, is missing from Lauren Marie Drive off Davenport Road in Braselton.

Have you seen me? Please call 706-244-0651 or 706-244-1467.

is located off Highway 211 in Braselton.Participating families will have balloons on their mailboxes or marked signs in their yards.

Fourth of July festivities in Braselton. Entries are being accepted for the fabulous July 4 parade to celebrate America’s freedoms in downtown Braselton. Churches, civic clubs, schools, military personnel or units, veterans’ organizations, business organizations and businesses are invited to enter the parade. “Celebrate Braselton” is this year’s theme. Festivities will begin at 4 p.m. with a patriotic festival with live musical entertainment in the town’s park with the parade beginning at 6 p.m. At dusk, a fireworks extravaganza will be staged. The parade, festival and fireworks are free. Contact Amy Pinnell at 706.684-0369 or apinnell@ braselton.net for full information; parade entry forms may be accessed at www. braseltonevents.com Field Day. The Tri-County Amateur Radio Club will host field day June 28-29 at the Hoschton Depot. It is a 24-hour public demonstration of emergency communications. The public is invited to come and see ham radio’s new capabilities and learn how to get their own FCC radio license before the next disaster strikes.

Star Spangled 5K/fun run. The Star Spangled 5K/fun run, benefiting Operation One Voice which assists families of wounded and fallen Special Operations Forces, will be held Friday, July 4, from Braselton Town Park on Harrison Street. The 5K begins at 8 a.m. and the fun run/walk starts at 8:15 a.m. Register

by June 27 and the cost is $20 per runner. After that date, the cost is $25. Same day registration is available until 7:30 a.m. Awards will be given for the overall male and female runner and the top three in the following age groups: 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; and 60 and over. Prizes will be awarded for the most patriotic dressed runner. T-shirt pickup will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, and from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on Friday, July 4, at Independence Bank.

Register through www.runnersfit.com or www.operationonevoice.org. Contact aimee@operationonevoice. org Hoschton City Council meeting. The time for the July meeting of the Hoschton City Council meeting has changed. It will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 7, at Hoschton City Hall.

Class auto show. The Jefferson Lions Club will host its 14th annual classic auto show on Saturday, Aug. 9.

Cars, Trucks, antique tractors

– all makes and models – are welcome. The show will be held in the parking area of Jefferson High School and the entry fee is $15 per vehicle. Registration is from 9 .m. to noon with show judging from noon to 2 p.m. Awards will be presented from 2-2:30 p.m. The top 40 cars and trucks and the top four tractors will receive trophies/ A 50/25/25 drawing will be held an a prize will go for the longest distance driven.

Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks at this family fun event. The show will help the Lions in their Drive Against Darkness. Bring used eyeglasses as they will be used to help others see.

CASA volunteer training. Be the difference in a child’s life. Find out how you can by coming to the first session of the new Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer class beginning in Barrow County on Thursday, Aug.14. The class will begin at 6 p.m. at St.

Anthony’s Church, located at 174 St. Anthony Lane in Winder. For information, call 706-387-6375 or visit www. piedmontcasa.org Primal Rush Obstacle Course Race for The Tree House. The Primal Rush OCR is sure to bring out the savage in you as you run a nearly 4 mile course of water, dirt, mud and obstacles to trip you up at every turn. And you can take in a swim for good measure. Participants will race to the finish for prizes, medals and bragging rights as they crawl, climb and fight their way to the gritty finish.

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Household chores dispute pits mom, son against one another Dear Carolyn: I am a generally happy, young teenage boy.

I have recently been upset with my mother, because I feel she has been unfriendly. Whenever I ask her if I can do something, she replies that I have to mow the lawn first, or pull weeds out of the garden.

I make simple requests, but it seems that I can’t have any fun unless she gets some benefit out of it.

I have a good relationship with the rest of my family, and I get good grades. My mother doesn’t give me any allowance, and I have to do the dishes twice a week.

I am fine with this arrangement, but she seems to want much more out of me. I am willing to change my actions, and I think she is too, but neither of us will budge until it seems logical to.

Right now I am not doing what she wants, and I am sitting around the house watching television (which isn’t normally my favorite

Carolyn Hax thing to do). I don’t want to keep this up longer, but I am not sure if I am being too demanding of her, or if she is being too demanding of me. — Wondering Teen Watching TV in protest!

You’ve really shown her.

Your mother wants your contribution to the household to grow as you do.

At birth, you relied on your parents to do everything for you. As soon as possible after you complete your formal education, you want to rely on your parents to do nothing for you — besides root for you, be happy to see you and offer occasional, asked-for advice.

To get there, I suppose in theory you can stretch the

infancy arrangement (minus diaper changes, please) to your graduation day and then take over your own housing, food, laundry and bills from there.

But launches into adulthood go a lot better if you start the independence process at toddlerhood, and build your skills from there.

For example, from putting your own clothes in the hamper to putting clean ones away to folding them to washing them to handling the whole family’s laundry when it’s your turn to.

As in, grasping on your own that family dynamics are ... dynamic. The topdown, parents-help-kids structure goes through a roughly two-decade evolution into a vehicle for all members to support each other.

Your mom’s message, whether you like its tone or not, is a great one: Your give-to-take ratio is too heavy on the take, so don’t expect much taking till you fix that.

You’re quite capable, I imagine, not just of mowing lawns, but also of noticing leggy grass and mowing it before you can be asked to.

Or doing dishes one night beyond your contractually dictated two, just because.

Or just saying thanks, and meaning it, for something Mom does that you’ve come to take for granted.

If you’ve been conditioned not to notice, then train yourself to notice.

When you see chores in progress, start asking, “Can I help?”

And if you’re not so inclined, why not? Mom didn’t ask you nicely enough?

I obviously don’t know her, but I suspect that if you take some initiative instead of fuming at the flat-screen, then she’ll stop forcing you to jump through chore hoops whenever you want something.

Another great, incremental step toward maturity: Learn that if you don’t like being bossed around, then you can either pout, or take

WORKING IT OUT

step by possible step toward independence. I recommend Door No. 2.

Dear Carolyn: My sister, who lives far away, is estranged from our mother, who lives near me.

When my sister comes to visit me, she does not contact our mother and I am put in an awkward and heartbreaking position.

Do I tell my mother that my sister is visiting? Or do I lie about what I am doing when I would normally be visiting my mother myself?

Either way, a bind for me.

I want to maintain a relationship with both of them, but after 20-plus years I am tired of the stress of covering for my sister. Normally I would say it is not my business, but I feel she has made her issues my business. — Anonymous Her visits are your business, yes, but her issues are still not.

Stop covering for her, and also stop taking on the man-

agement of your mother’s feelings as your responsibility.

Don’t tell when your sister visits unless and until it affects plans you have with your mother. “Hey, Ma, I’ll miss my usual visit this week because Sister will be in town.”

Will this be heartbreaking for your mother? Of course.

But this is a bucket’s worth of heartbreak in the Olympic pool of 20 years of estrangement.

You’ve made your choice not to let each woman’s behavior affect your loyalties.

If you remain confident this is the right choice, then neither flaunt it nor hide it.

It’s simply a matter of fact.

Email Carolyn at tellme@ washpost.com, follow her on Facebook at facebook. com/carolyn.hax or chat with her online at noon Eastern time each Friday at www.washingtonpost.com.

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Applicants should be experienced in online advertising, familiar with interpreting and explaining metric data, comfortable with softwares and technology, capable of sharing their knowledge with others and excited about selling one of the best news Web sites in the state.

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CIRCULATION DISTRICT ROUTE MANAGER The Times is seeking a Route Manager to act as the company liaison with the independent contractors who deliver the Times to subscribers.

The position is responsible for handling the distribution of the Times newspaper and other products, with working in the field making up 80% of the work day.

Job Requirements Early Morning & Weekend hours Strong Communication & Organizational Skills Commitment to quality customer service Basic Computer Skills Ability to work independently Valid GA driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation We offer competitive salary plus complete benefit package including 401K Send resume to Bruce Claar Home Delivery Manager 345 Green St Gainesville Ga 30501 Or email to bclaar@gainesvilletimes. com Full Time Warehouse Manager Position, 3-5 years experience in warehouse management required, resume w/salary history to allison.morrison@ pesparts.com.

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Beaulieu Job Fair Tuesday June 24, 2014 Georgia Department of Labor, 2756 Atlanta Hwy Gainesville, GA 9am-3:30pm Apply online before you attend if possible: beaulieucareers.com Bring resume or work history Interviews on site Opportunities for: Spinning Operators, Card Operators, Heat Set Operators and more!

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Auctions BANK SEIZED BOAT & TRAILER AUCTION BYRD & ELLIOTT BOAT STORAGE DAWSONVILLE, GA. JUNE 27TH @ 10AM www.Bullseye Auctions.com 770-544-7479 GAL#3575

Cemetery Lots for Sale 2 CEMETERY LOTS, side-by-side, Memorial Park, by lake, + one vault, Gainesville. $6400 OBO. 706-969-1098 2 Cemetery Plots side by side, Memorial Park Cemetery., Gainesville, GA $6000. 770-5406936 2 Lots at Memorial Park Cemetery. Spruce Lawn Garden, 195A and 2 Vaults. All for $6500.

706-754-0710 BURIAL PLOT, Memorial Park Cemetery, Valor III Section, Double depth, D-S15, D-S16, $4,100 nego. 770-889-1017

Dining Set White & light wood, solid wood, hidden leave, 6 Chairs.

2 Hutches. Exc cond. $450/all. 770-654-5414; 678-617-3995 EVERYTHING MUST GO! House full of light oak furniute. 678-2344321 STORAGE BIN #122 (MUST SELL) $3500 3 Piece Living Room Suite (Brown) Coffee Table, 2 End Table, 1 Foot Lounger (large), 2 Glass End table, 1 Dinette table with 4 Chairs and Wine Glass Holder, King Size Bed Head Boards, Rails, Footboard-Mattress & Box Spring - Dresser (Black), Lawn Mower 46”, Leaf blower, 60” Mitsubishi TV and ETC. Unit will be available for viewing on July 12, 2014 @ 9-2pm. 3939 Mountain View Rd., Oakwood, GA 30566.

If you would like more information please call, text, or email James.

Serious inquiries 404441-9963 jamesjr2472@gmail.com

Guns KEL-TEC- P3AT. with crimson trace laser sight. $300. 678-6170218

Lawn Equipment 36 inch Gravely Pro Walk Behind Mower. 723 Hours. Good Condition.

Kawasaki Engine. $650.

Gainesville.

(706) 344-7362. beymoss@gmail.com Hustler TrimStar Walk-behind Mower.

48” deck, 18hp Kawasaki eng. 2yrs old. New $5200; Asking $2700 50 gal Lesco Spray Rig with 18hp Kawasaki eng. New $2400; Asking $1200. 706-429-6717 Murray Riding Mower 38in cut, 12.5hp, Good Cond. $350; Craftsman Riding Mower- 15hp, 42 in cut. Good Cond. $400; Snapper Riding Mower- electric start, 8hp, 25in cut. Good cond $350; Troy Built Electric Weed Eater. with charger. $60.

Snapper Leaf Blower $50 I Buy Snapper Riding Mowers Not Running.

Flowery Branch, 678943-7436 RIDING MOWER- 42” cut. Craftsman, 15hp, Runs Great! $300. 706654-3937

Misc. For Sale (4) 15 inch Van Wheels, $10 each; Pride Mobility Portable Go-Chair, exc. cond., $650.

706-693-4520 250 gal. PROPANE TANK, 2 gas Heater Wall Units; (2) window A/C Units. All for $500.

Steve 770-480-2586 BROWN EGGS, hens, pasture raised, no cages, $2/dozen. Gene Garrison Clermont 770983-3070 E-Z GO GOLF CART, electric; (3) Western SADDLES; (1) 18 ft BOAT w/ 25HP Evenrude motor w/ no trailer; (1) 18 ft BOAT w/ 60HP Johnson motor; many GUNS. 706-652-3362 770-540-6794 David or Randall FOR SALE- SEVERAL USED INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES with 110 motors.

Good to Fair Condition.

US blind stitch hemmer, 457 Singer Zig Zag, Union Special cover stitch machine, Rimoldi Serger lace runner machine. Good Prices.

Call 678-943-6404 Ask for Linda GOLF CART- EZ Go 2009 Like New. New batteries, 4 Seater, head & tail lights, $3250. 678-3161051

Furniture

Honda EU3000IS Generator. $1200.00.

Electric start, extremely quiet. Wheel kit and cover included. Serviced regularly. Has only been used with personal camper. Perfect for 13,500btu RV AC. Auburn GA 770-6899625

DINING SET- Solid cherry. Table with 2 leaves and pad, 4 Side Chairs, 2 Arm Chairs, Hutch- 2 pc glass front.

Excellent Cond. Asking $750. 678-943-2805

METAL DETECTORS MineLab, Garrett, Fisher Gold Detector. Bad knees. Must sell! $600, $300, & $300 706-9494688

CEMETERY LOT Alta Vista, Block D, Lot 241, Space 1. $700. 706677-5125

PIERCE’S PINE STRAW - Open Daily 8am-4pm.

Weather permitting .

We will Not Be Undersold.

Quality For Quality!

1507 Martin Luther King Blvd., Gainesville, GA Across from The Tire Barn. Grade #2- $2.90 per bale. Deliver $3.50 per bale. We also have Grade #1 for $3.25 per bale picked up.

678-617-0403 770-536-4005 Traditional 4 DR Oak HUTCH, w/ top lighted China Cabinet, good cond., $450; 20 cu. ft. Big Amana, black texture REFRIGERATOR/ BOTTOM FREEZER, good cond., $375. 678522-4834

Musical Instruments ALTO SAX Super Classic.

M143134. Refurbished.

Good Cond. New strap, stand, reeds. $350.

VIOLIN- Dipalo DV-3, 1/2 “. with case. Exc Cond. $200.

678-997-8867 Violin- Scott Cao . Copy of IL Cannone 1743.

Model STV 750. Age unknow. Excellent Shape! $1300. 770-5352153

Pets & Supplies FREE KITTENS to good home. Different colors to choose from. Male & female. 9wks old. 678617-5164 Free to Good HomeAustralian Shepherd Dog. Male. 2-1/2 yrs old.

Good watch dog. Some what active. Serious inquiries. 770-531-0643 German Short haired Pointer- 4yr old male. $2500; 5yr old female. $800; 6 puppies. Solid black & solid liver $450 each. French Bull Dog Female, white. $2800.

2 male puppies. blackbrindle & fawn-tan $2800 ea. 706-348-3180 TOY POODLE- CKC M/F. Various colors, shots/wormed. $350$400 range. 706-8651640

Wanted To Buy Would Like to buy House or Mobile Home. Owner financing with down pymt. Call after 3pm 706-864-2883

Yard Sale GIANT MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE Friday, June 20th and Saturday, June 21st 8-4pm In Downtown Dawsonville. From Hwy 53 W. take Howser Mill Rd (by Dollar General) go 8/10 mile to Thunder Road Great items!! No Junk!

Furniture, Children toys, purses, bags, lamps, rugs, household items, tools, books, office items, very nice adult clothes, bike and Much More! No Junk!

Everything Must Go! For Information Call 706265-1262

Homes-Rentals ApartmentsFurnished In City- 1BR. $725/mo by quarter or $710/ mo by 6mo. or $685 by year Lease. Deposit $350.

770-532-1347

ApartmentsUnfurnished 2BR Blow-Out Specials $250- 1st month’s rent Glenn Cove Apts 770-536-0508 KINGS WOOD in Oakwood. 2BR/1.5BA $730/mo. 770-287-1456 LAKE HOUSE APT. Lg. 3BR/2.5BA, lg. deck & dock. $950/mo.

770-287-3648 SARDIS AREA- 1BR/1BA. All appls. No smoking/ pets. Rick, 770-654-4559

Business Property For Rent RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE $10/per sq ft. 1,000, 2000 or 3,000 sq ft.

McEver Rd. frontage.

Lake access both sides, adjacent elementary school & athletic fields.

Chevron Strip Center, Call for appointment 678-910-5615

Houses For RentUnfurnished Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com

Gainesville 3BR/2BALake view. 2205 Papp Dr., Gainesville. $925mo.

770-532-7545 No Rent Until August 1st Expires 6/30/14 3BR/2BA Homes From$699/month Call Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com EHO WAC

Mobile Homes For Rent First Month’s rent Free! Awesome!

Brand New! 2BR/2BA C/H/A . On lake. $800/ mo. 678-943-2564; 404-759-4976 Gainesville, S/N Hall 1-3BR $85 & up per wk No app fee 1 week free 770-534-7596

BOUNDER 1997- 36’ Motor Home. Large side by side refrig, lots of storage, sleeps 4, serviced regular, large floor to floor windows.

Very Good Cond. See For Yourself. $18,000. 770530-0049 JAYCO Pop-upCamper M1206KB. Good Cond. $2000 JON BOAT- 12’ with flat trailer. $200 Briggs Stratton Motor.

5hp. Used once. $350 678-997-8867 PURSUIT, Class A, 31 FT, Clean, low miles, slide, electric awning, new roof, ready to camp. $23,000. 706-745-1852

Wheels Antique Cars/Trucks FORD 1996 F-150. Short bed, super charged 302. $11,500/obo. 678863-8878

Autos For Sale

Roommates Wanted Christian Man- non smoker/drinker, seeking roommate with similar values. $350/mo. Call after 5pm. 678-617-8981

Rooms For Rent Efficiencies $115/wk & up, includes utils/ cable. 770-539-2938

Homes & Real Estate Acreage For Sale LULA 2 ac. $12,500 ALTO 4.66 ac w/ creek. $42,900. Below appraisals 850-710-6480 White County- 4 acres, 1 mile north of Anna Ruby Falls on Tray Mountain. Phone, electricity, spring on property, gravel road. $40,000. 706-754-4621

House For Sale-Hall County 2 bed/1 bath. FMLS 5278451. Short drive to N. GA College, Brenau, Lula, Clermont, & Murrayville. Call for pricing & details. 678990-3099

SATURN 2002 LS-300 678-200-0812 V6, 139k, Runs great!

Everything Works. Clean in/out. Sunrf, priv seller.

Hall Cnty/No emissions.

Must Sell! $2900.

2009 Chevy Impala very clean new tires and ceramic brakes.

Garage kept. 114K well maintained miles. $7900. call Don 770 490 3994 CADILLAC 1993 DeVille.

Motor & trans Good Cond. 200k miles. $1300. 770-540-6936 FORD 1999 Taurus. 1 owner, only 111k miles.

Very Well Maint’d. Al l power options. Very Reliable. Exc Cond. $2200. 770-634-6993

Import Cars ACURA 2008 TL, 4 dr sedan w/ nav. system, backup camera, snrf, CD player, lthr seats, heated front seats, PS, new Sears-Life battery, tires w/ only 20K miles, 5spd, auto trans., V6 engine, VERY GOOD COND., carbon bronze color, less than 84K miles, $17,500.

404-392-1583

I BUY HOUSES FAST! CASH! 678-960-8287

KIA 2009 Spectra.

93k, Runs Great! Good Cond. Great for college student. $4500. 954593-0476

Investement Property

MAZDA 2001 626, AC, many extras, runs good, needs trans. work. $1950. 706-693-4520

PARTNER NEEDED: to attend Scott Yancy Real Estate Workshop, with me. June 27thru 29th. Mid town Atlanta.

Call Steve, 281-451-9332

Mountain Property HABERSHAM COUNTY 32.5 acfres. Half open, half wooded, 2ponds,County water, paved road, 2 large hay barns. Panorami fi4323.

Ideal for horse or cattle farm. $9500 per acre.

706-754-4621 706-499-8528

Recreation Boats & Marine 310 HP SeaDoo Speedter 200 Jet Boat + Trailer + Ski Equipment-$17,999.

2004 SeaDoo Speedster 200 Jet Boat, Trailer & Ski Equipment Included, Like New, Low Hours Call 706-429-8016 FOURWINDS 2006, 28FT Vista Cruiser, loaded & exc. cond., Volvo 320 HP/ Generator 5KW, 257 hrs, $49,000. 770-503-0003 JOHN BOAT-14’ w/ Trailer. 15hp Johnson motor. Runs great.

Trolling motor, plus everything that goes with it. $2100/firm. 678936-1938

RV’s/Travel Trailers (1) Undivided RV MEMBERSHIP, Unicoi Springs Camp Resort, Helen, GA. 2014 dues paid. $3000 OR nego.

770-540-4336 2002 Fourwinds, 19F Express Lite, WhiteGreen trim, 2 Queen beds, bathroom, refrigerator, stove, microwave, awning, 2 propane tanks, towing sway control. Lightly used, $8000.00 706654-2776 Absolute must see! All the extras! Exc. Cond!

31 ft, 2008 Denali Travel Trailer, $12,000.

Also available: Unicoi Springs Campground Membership Deed, $1,500. For details call 770-531-4341

Motorcycles

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2008. Anniversary Edition. Soft Tail Heritage Deluxe. LED light upgrades, many extras, actual miles (2200). Always garaged, showroom condition.

1 owner. Selling due to illness. New: $29,000; Sell for: $13,900. 770503-7563; 937-604-3298

Trucks FORD 1988-F-250. 7.3 diesel, 5spd, Ext Cab. VGC.. Trade possible. $4500/obo. 770-9670751FORD 21988 NISSAN 2010 Frontier Ext Cab. 88k, Exc Cond.

4cyl, $12,000/Firm. 706878-1049

Vans CHRYSLER 2005Town & Country. Limited.

Wheel Chair accessible

by Amsvans. All power, leather int. Less than 80k miles. New tires. $17,500. No trades.

Flowery Branch, GA 30542. 770-500-9318 FORD 1999 Ext Cab Van E350, 40,000 original miles, 1 time owner, $7,200. 706-949-4688

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