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Commission reviews Gordon Street plan

By LEANNE AKIN

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The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will likely give official endorsement at tis May 18 meeting for staff to pursue the Gordon Street school project for the relocation of the county’s Parks & Rec headquarters and additional facilities for programs.

Knowing the county was considering a new building for its Parks & Rec headquarters as well as utilizing the gym for some activities, Jackson County Schools officials approached Parks & Rec Director Rick Sanders and County Manager Kevin Poe about the possibility of leasing a portion of the former Jackson County High School which had more recently been used as the Gordon Street Center

Jackson County likely to move forward with negotiation with school system and authorize new EMS station proposed for Plainview area where dual enrollment classes and JROTC had been held. The building still houses the system’s IT department and school social workers.

The school system also envisions placing central registration at the facility and suggested school registration as well as recreation programs registration would make a good match.

Sanders and his staff began envisioning the potential for A Hall to serve as administrative

offices and conference and training areas as well as much needed storage for uniforms and some equipment. The gym and adjacent workout space and the exterior JROTC building in addition to the field would also be used.

The gym roof needs attention to address existing leaks.

Commissioners earlier toured the facility and heard the plans for redevelopment of the facility. The initial assessment of the structure found it to be in good condition. It is pro-

jected that a $510,000 investment of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) V would be needed to ready the facility. It is hoped the administrative hallway can be completed during the summer so that operations can be in place when fall programming registration begins.

“The board of education is very responsive to a deed transfer,” said Poe. Commission Chairman Tom Crow said the building would be very beneficial to the county and the square footage the project would yield would cost 30 percent to 40 percent more to build a new building.

“It’s very usable,” said Crow, who commented on the quality work and maintenance

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Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring celebrates its 10 birthday

Bill Fokes is Mentor of the Year

By LEANNE AKIN

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Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring recently celebrated 10 years of making the impossible possible, according to Joe Godfrey, chairman of the nonprofit which trains mentors A birthday cake provided

by Ferranti’s Cakery concluded the celebration with

Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum and her mentee, Ruby Crimm, blowing out the candles.

Godfrey said mentors share their time, talent and treasures to enrich the lives of young people who in turn greatly enrich the lives of their mentors.

Pastor Chris Stephens gave the invocation, praying that Jack Lindsay un-

derstood the importance of mentoring. Thank you for those mentors who are pouring their lives into students who greatly accept.” He prayed for the celebration of 10 years of success, noting that a look back and a look ahead will show the best is yet to come.

Linda Foster, secretary of Lindsay’s Legacy, recognized the premier sponsors

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Brought to the podium by executive director Lisa Stephens, Bill Fokes expresses surprise at being named Mentor of the Year and he grew emotional as he spoke of the gift which is Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring; above: Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum and Ruby Crimm, her mentee, blew out the candles on the cake donated by Ferranti’s Cakery.

- Jackson EMC Foundation, HomeGoods and the Jackson County School System; platinum sponsors – Gwinnett Braves, Jackson EMC, Funopolis Family Fun Center, Walmart and Jefferson

City Schools; gold sponsors – TenCate, The Adsmith, Commerce City Schools and Reto and diAna Kunz Huckins; silver sponsors – YearOne, Peach State Federal Credit Union, Crossroads Church

of Jackson County and Aldi; and bronze sponsors – Restore Pros, Phil-Mart Transportation, Jackson County Family Connection, Indoor

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Jackson County Schools

Recognitions for retirees, students

By LEANNE AKIN

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Jackson County Board of Education chairman Michael Cronic welcomed those gathered Monday in the crowded Jackson County Comprehensive High School auditorium for an evening of recognition of students, teachers and staff.

The meeting started on a patriotic note and with a tribute to young future leaders. West Jackson Primary School principal Linda Bell introduced first graders selected because of their character traits and outstanding behavior to lead the pledge of allegiance at the start of the meeting. She said the youngsters would be future leaders.

Superintendent April Howard began the recognitions with honoring retirees who were feted to a reception prior to the meeting.

“On behalf of the board and

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staff, thank you for your investment in Jackson County for it is significant,” said Howard, who noted that their investment in students ranges from seven to 32 years.

West Jackson Intermediate School’s Fran Allen is retiring after a 30-year educational career. Nineteen of her years were invested into Jackson County Schools.

Nancy Burdsal, who was unable to attend, is retiring from North Jackson Elementary School after spending 13 of her 23 years as an educator in Jackson County.

Kathy Collins was called everybody’s favorite math teacher, who retires from East Jackson Comprehensive High School but previously taught at Jackson County Comprehensive. Twenty-one of her 30 years of teaching has been in Jackson County.

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Jackson County Schools retiree honors went to Shirley White, who was presented with a certificate of appreciation by school board chairman Michael Cronic; (R) at the reception held prior to the meeting, Mary Jo Prescott talked with well-wishers; (below, L-R) Ann Palmer, Bobby Griggs, Kathy Collins and Fran Allen were honored by the school board during Monday’s meeting. Also retiring is Nancy Burdsal, Ann Dorsey amd Rachel Parr.

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of the facility. “I think it is worthwhile to pursue.”

Commissioner Jim Hix said, “I think it’s a good way to go.”

Other commissioners nodded in agreement and Poe noted the possibility of right of first refusal on the other portions of the building – a question raised earlier by Commissioner Ralph Richardson – had been discussed.

“So it seems like everyone is on board,” said Poe. Commissioners gave the initial nod for staff to work with the county attorney to negotiate on the building and draft necessary legal documents. The actual legal description of the building and grounds which would become the property of the county and what would remain in the school system’s ownership must be determined. Some of the land will be jointly maintained such as the parking lot and an intergovernmental agreement will be drafted to spell out the arrangement for those areas including cost of repaving the parking lot, removing some trees and repairing or replacing the awning.

The facility could also provide a future relocation opportunity for voter registration which has the potential to handle early voting more conveniently than the current site in the Jackson County Administrative Annex.

Preliminary planning has already begun by Poe on the new EMS station for Plainville to be funded in part by the $1.2 million collected SPLOST V funds for new EMS stations. Cost overruns would come from unrestricted reserves, said Poe, who indicated he would have preliminary work done in

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Ann Dorsey, who was not in attendance, concludes seven years with Jackson County at East Jackson Elementary. She has 14 years of teaching experience.

Bobby Griggs was called a teacher of many. As a bus driver, Griggs has spent 11 years primarily driving Gum, Springs Elementary School students.

South Jackson Middle School’s Ann Palmer is concluding a 29-year teaching career and all her years were devoted to Jackson County students.

Rachel Parr, who also did not attend, spent 30 of her 32 years as an educator with Jackson County Schools.

The science teacher at East Jackson Middle will continue her association with the com-

BRIEFLY Braselton area Rivers Alive is this Saturday The next Rivers Alive is Saturday, May 16, with volunteers meeting at 9 a.m. at the Braselton community room to get location assignments and a safety briefing.

The mission of Rivers Alive is to create awareness of and involvement in the preservation of Georgia’s water resources, and Braselton environmental specialist Yvette Wise and Barrow County storm water director coordinator with others including Roy and Tina McHaney to organize the cleanups.

The community room is located behind the Braselton Police & Municipal Court Building beside Town Hall at 4982 Highway 53 in Braselton.

Wise reminds volunteers to wear old clothes and closed-toe shoes and consider bringing a change of clothing/shoes if you plan to get in the waterways.

“Thanks to our local business sponsors,” said Wise.

“After the cleanup, we’ll serve pizza and soda and we have a few door prizes to give away. We will also have fresh fruit from Whole Foods and Mayfield ice cream sandwiches.”

Contact Ywise@braselton. net for more information.

American Legion hosts Memorial Day ceremony, parade Gene Bennett, commander of The American Legion Post 56, Jackson County, said Americans should take a moment from their Memorial Day of celebrations and leisure to reflect on the sacrifices of those who have given their lives for this great nation. Memorial Day is a day to honor all Americans who have died in military service to our country.

The American Legion will sponsor the Memorial Day

time for board action at the commission’s June 15 meeting.

Chairman Crow is asking the board to approve the three stages of the building, including utilities, construction, landscaping, site prep, land purchase and road construction for the new station.

The purchase of two ambulances will likely get the commissioners’ support. One of the units was approved in the 2015 Budget and the other would be a replacement for a unit stationed in Nicholson which was damaged after being involved in a single-vehicle accident during a severe rainstorm in 2014. The county’s insurance company totaled out the ambulance with the county receiving $220,000 to replace the vehicle and equipment damaged inside.

According to Poe, the first attempt at obtaining bids was unsuccessful so another round of bids was undertaken and two companies submitted quotes.

Emergency Vehicle Sales of Elberton provided a price for a Freightliner at $204,932 while Southern Specialty Vehicles of West Jefferson, N.C., entered a $244,010 bid for a Freightliner and $250,010 for a Kenworth. Staff recommends purchase of two Freightliners from Emergency Vehicle Services at the low bid price. Asked where the units would be located, Director of Emergency Services Steve Nichols said highmileage existing units would be moved to stations with slower call volumes while the new units would likely be placed in Jefferson and West Jackson.

Two units are kept in reserve.

The board is also expected to authorize the proposed purchase of a Ford 350 pickup to tow current trailers used for emergency operations across the county. The vehicle would replace a 2004 Med unit chassis with 190,000 miles. According to Nichols, the existing tow unit has broken down twice, in-

cluding leaving crews stranding in the middle of Highway 441.

Under state contract, the county will be able to obtain the vehicle and equipment for no more than $35,000 with the county cost not exceeding $17,500.

By identifying the equipment need in its Hazard Mitigation Plan, the county has received a Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Federal Emergency Management Agency grant. Staff recommends approval of the new tow vehicle which will be at the Fire Training Center to be available to pull the mobile command post and communication trailer, mass causality equipment trailer, Haz/Mat support trailer, CERT trailer, dive team trailer and dive boat, the ATV trailer and more. Its use would be to support emergency operations.

In business of an April 28 called meeting, the board approved a resolution authorizing the refinancing of the Series 2007A bonds with Stifel/Merchant Capitol providing underwriting services and Murray, Barnes, Finster LLP as bond counsel.

According to Poe, as staff continues to monitor the county’s different bonds series for refinancing or refunding opportunities, the Series 2007A revenue bonds issued through the Jefferson Public Building Authority could be favorably refunded to provide the county with the potential savings of $400,000 to $500,000. Chairman Crow made the motion for approval with Commission Dwain Smith providing the second. The motion was unanimously approved.

The commission also approved a resolution authorizing a supplemental contract with the Upper Oconee Water Basin Authority for refunding of bonds.

At the May 4 meeting, Commissioner Richardson welcomed two fellow Leadership Jackson class members, Lisa Whitmire and David Zellner.

munity as she joins Foothills Charter High School which registered 60 students during its April 30 registration event. Foothills classes will be held at East Jackson Comprehensive High School beginning in the fall. The program will give those who did not complete their high school education another shot at a diploma as they work at their own pace.

Mary Jo Prescott attended the reception but did not remain for the meeting recognition. The West Jackson Middle teacher spent nine of her 22 years in education instructing Jackson County students.

Shirley White spent 35 of her 36 years in education investing in the lives of Jackson County children. Howard noted one Jackson County Comprehensive AP calculus teacher credits her inspiration for leading him into the

teaching field. She is retiring as assistant principal of Benton Elementary School.

Howard asked West Jackson Intermediate principal Troy Johnson to recognize two students who joined him in shaving their heads to raise awareness and $3,000 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation which supports research efforts for childhood cancer.

Johnson said the boys are already talking about what to do next year and generate additional fundraising and involvement for their community. “They are leaders at our school,” said Johnson.

Other recognitions can be seen at ClickThePaper.com and in future print editions.

In action items, the board: ■■ Approved the waiver for Standards Based Report Cards for Grades 4-5 be approved. credit ■■ A p p r o v e d waiver variances for Jack-

Remembrance Ceremony on May 25 in downtown Jefferson at the historic courthouse from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Starting at 2 p.m., there will be a parade in downtown Jefferson and veteran Hal Puett, a American Legion member, is the grand marshal.

“It would be great to have

the streets lined with patriotic citizens from Jackson County and the surrounding areas,” said Bennett.

“Both the Memorial Day Ceremony and parade is a good way to honor those who lost their lives in our nation’s wars and to say thank you for our liberty and freedom.”

son County Comprehensive High School and East Jackson Comprehensive High School.

■■ Authorized the superintendent to proceed with an intergovernmental agreement with the Jackson County Board of Commissioners on the shared use of the Gordon Street Center.

■■ Authorized the superintendent to proceed with a site evaluation for future construction at the existing West Jackson Primary School location.

■■ Approved a list of certified employees for employment for the 2015-16 school year and approved other recommended personnel action. See ClickThePaper. com for a listing of the personnel action.

Peace Officer Memorial Day is Friday, May 15 Memorial commemoration held Tuesday in Jefferson Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum wants to remind everyone that, in accordance with the federal law and in observance of Peace Officer Memorial Day, the flag at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office will be lowered to halfstaff at midnight on May 14 and will remain in such position until midnight on May 15.

All personnel wearing badges will wear the black mourning ribbon across their badges at all times while on duty during May 15.

Sheriff Mangum said, “There are only two days when the United States Flag is required, by law, to be flown at half-staff.

Those are Memorial Day (the last Monday in May, in remembrance of all who lost their lives in military service of our nation) from dawn until noon, and all day on Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15, in remembrance of all peace officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.)”

National Peace Officer Day was established by the United States Congress and signed into law by President Kennedy in 1961 (Public Law 87-55). The law mandating the flag to be flown at half-staff was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Clinton in 1994 (Public Law 103-322).

The Sheriff points out that the American law enforcement community has never before been under assault like it is today and that the misinformation being disseminated helps to create further to the negativity and enhances the negative mindset and opinion of some members

of the public.

“As members of the law enforcement community, we remind the public in general and particularly the law abiding and supportive citizens of our community of the dangers faced by all peace officers in this country every day,” said Mangum. “The most recent murders of police officers in Mississippi are the latest example of this senseless waste of life.”

Over the last decade, there have been an average of 58,930 assaults on law enforcement officers each year and one officer loses his life in the line of duty every 58 hours. One hundred and seventeen law enforcement officers died in the line of duty last year. There have been 273 new names engraved into the wall of National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C. this year.

The total number of names on the memorial wall now stands at 20,540.

Sheriff Mangum said, “We keep in mind our brothers and sisters who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and on May 15, we take time to pause and give thanks to our Lord for keeping all peace officers here in Jackson County safe from harm and ask for his continued protection and guidance for yet another year.”

The Jackson County community’s annual memorial tribute and commemoration of the sacrifice of five fallen local law enforcement officers and their families was held Tuesday at Living Word Worship Center. See coverage at ClickThePaper. com and see next week’s print edition of The Paper.

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Foster also recognized special guests including Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, State Rep. Tommy Benton and Sheriff Mangum. Benton is also a mentor. She also recognized school superintendents, administrators, counselors and teachers in attendance.

Jackson County School Superintendent April Howard looked at the crowd and said she was pleased to see the number of people who come together for one important purpose. She said when director Lisa Stephens and husband Chris committed to take on the vision, she said she knew a special investment was being made in children.

“Thank you Lisa and Chris and every single mentor,” said Howard.

Jackson EMC’s Lee Chapman introduced Cagle as the featured speaker. Cagle said the sacrifices made for others and the commitment to others can bring much personal satisfaction. He shared a story of a little boy with little home life who was failing three subjects but was motivated by his love of baseball.

His mentor connected with him and challenged him to earn three Cs and he would take him to a Braves game.

All the little boy needed was someone to believe in him and invest in him and the little boy got three As. Cagle said he was raised by his mother who worked two jobs to help pave a brighter path for him. She instilled in him the value of service to others. Investing in someone else is what she inspired and Cagle said someone invested in him when he had an opportunity to represent his high school at the National Fellowship of Christian Athletes convention where pro coaches and players would be attending. His defensive back coach said it would help change his life but Cagle said he knew his mother could not afford the $500 cost. The coach suggested he approach his church about possible help with the funding. Cagle asked his preacher and that man and his wife believed in him and paid for the convention experience which Cagle said did impact his life. While he said the preacher never got to see him become a state senator or lieutenant governor, his belief in him as a young man helped mold him and gave him the opportunity to be where he is today.

Cagle urged the students to take time to say thank you to the mentors who believe in them.

Rep. Benton read a letter from Gov. Nathan Deal which congratulated Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring on

Bill Fokes Mentor of the Year for Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring

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Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle (L) and Jackson County Schools Assistant Superintendent Jamie Hitzges said with the mentoring of others and motivation, you can build a successful and it doesn’t matter if you grew up living in a trailer as they both did. (Below) Brooks Benton and Genesis Finch led the singing of Happy Birthday to Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring which recognizes how important mentoring was to Jack Lindsay who inspired the community effort.

10 years of success.

Assistant Superintendent of Jackson County Schools Jamie Hitzges, who serves as vice chairman of Lindsay’s Legacy, said the $15,000 check the school system writes annually to sponsor Lindsay’s Legacy provides immeasurable returns for students. Also a mentor, Hitzges said, “We gain more from them than we could ever give.” He said he gets filled up every time he goes to meet with his mentee.

“It is so rewarding to see this group in here,” said Hitzges, who notes that Jackson County is the only county in Georgia with three school systems and they have come together for a common cause and a common purpose during Lindsay’s Legacy’s 10 years.

Some mentees shared some thoughts on their mentors.

Commerce Primary student Makayla Rucker spoke of her mentor Elizabeth Burns while Kelly Shoemaker came to the podium with Commerce Middle School student Jonathan Kightlinger since his mentor, Brad Johnson, was unable to attend.

Jefferson Middle School student Mercedes Triplett spoke of her mentor, Michele Baxley, while Resham Healan, a Jefferson Middle School student, said she found her angel sent to her by God when she met her mentor, Angel Perry. Adopted from India, Resham said she

didn’t want to open up to anyone, but she has grown close to Perry in the six years she has been her mentor.

Gum Springs Elementary principal Alisa Hanley said Charley Rose Jones’ mentor, Laura Reynolds, has seen her mentee through lots of ups and downs. They enjoy playing Uno when Reynolds comes during afterschool time so not to disrupt instructional time. A trip to the zoo was a highlight for the youngster.

Jim Hale is in his second year as a mentor to Jared Martindale, who said Hale has always been there for him and he is a best friend.

“It’s fun having him around,” said Jared, who enjoys beating Hale at chess.

East Jackson Middle School student Zack Carter spoke of his mentor Ben Hutson.

Genesis Finch, a student at East Jackson Comprehensive High School, said her mentor, Angie Scarborough, clicked when they met when she was in sixth grade. “She is a beautiful lady,” said Genesis, who is graduating this year with plans to continue her education at North Georgia College & State University. She is one of the three mentees graduating in the class of 2015.

Reynolds was recognized for 10 years as a mentor.

“It has been an honor and privilege to be a part of this organization and I hope to be here 10 or 20 more years,” said Reynolds.

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Other years of service recognitions were also given.

Bill Fokes was selected as Mentor of the Year. Nominations were received from school counselors and the board of directors voted for the volunteer who goes the extra mile. Fokes has been a mentor since 2007 and took on a second student. “Be there to listen, advise and encourage,” Fokes says of the role of a mentor.

A multimedia presentation by Jackson County Comprehensive High School’s David Frazier highlighted the mentoring program as students shared how having a mentor has impacted their lives. They said having a mentor was “fantastic” and “amazing” as well as “fun” and “comforting” because they enjoyed the love and friendship they shared with an adult who was genuinely interested in their future.

One young lady summed it up in her word: awesomeness.

Lisa Stephens issued a challenge to mentors to recruit another mentor so “we can serve more kids.” She said she hopes that next year the big ballroom of the Jefferson Civic Center will be needed for the mentor ap-

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Reshma Healan said her mentor, Angel Perry, is God sent; (below) Gum Springs principal Alisa Hanley thanked Laura Reynolds for being a special mentor. Reynolds was recognized for being a mentor for 10 years. See more scenes at ClickThePaper.com

preciation luncheon.

Sheriff Mangum has been mentoring for two years .

“This is my second year,” said Mangum, who happily shared the celebratory cake photo with Ruby. “She asked me to move up with her. When I first started, she

wouldn’t talk.... later she said to me one day ‘it makes me happy when you come see me.’ I told her she is the one that makes me happy.”

Learn more about Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring at www.lindsayslegacymentoring.org.

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OBITUARIES Laurie Beth Ash

Died May 11, 2015 Laurie Beth Ash, 30, died Monday, May 11, 2015.

Survivors include her parents, Jimmy and Pat Willard and Jerry and Kathy Ash; grandmother, Mildred Brown; great aunt, Helen McDaniel; and brothers, John Ash, Adam Boldin and Justin Boldin.

Memorial services were held Tuesday May 12, 2015, at Morningside Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to the Go Fund Me Account or Morningside Baptist Church.

Smith Memory Chapel, Winder The Paper, May 14, 2015

Millie Sue Brock

Died May 5, 2015 Millie Sue Brock, 62, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015.

Arrangements are being handled by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

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Elijah Grant Buice

Died May 6, 2015 Elijah Grant Buice, infant son of Andrew and Tonya David Buice of Jefferson, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Steve David.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his sister, Bayleigh Marlow; brothers, Ryder Buice, Mason Marlow and Lukas Marlow, all of Jefferson; grandparents, Vickie David of Maysville and Dennis and Penny Buice of Hoschton; greatgrandmother, Pearl Veal of Commerce; and great-greatgrandmother, Louise Snipes of Commerce.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 9, 2015, at The Chantry at The Grove with the Rev. Brent Lord officiating.

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Clyde Alvin Burnett

Died May 5, 2015 Clyde Alvin Burnett, age 63, of Gainesville, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015.

Mr. Burnett was a son of the late Floyd and Geraldine Pearson Burnett. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Burnett.

Memorial services were held Saturday May 9, 2015, at Springway Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeff Morgan officiating. Interment followed in the Hickory Flat Methodist Church Cemetery in Banks County.

Survivors include his brothers, David Burnett of Gainesville and Mike Burnett of Maysville.

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Edwin Ross Cathey

Died May 4, 2015 Edwin Ross Cathey, 91, of Helen, died Monday, May 4, 2015, following a brief illness. He was one week short of his 92nd birthday.

Born May 11, 1923, in Towns County, he was a son of the late James Melvin and Roxanne Elliot Cathey and was raised in Sautee Nacoochee in White County.

He was also preceded in

death by his wife of 67 years, Doris Ruth Cornell Cathey; sisters, Jessie Kimbrell, Lee Edwards, Fern McConnell and Eva Fox; brothers, Roy “Bud” Cathey, Ralph Cathey, Thurston “Tobe” Cathey, Frank Cathey and Horace Cathey; and several nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Old Nacoochee High School in 1940, and from Rabun Gap Junior College. He attended Stanford University and the University of West Virginia while in the United States Army during World War II. He was trained as a paratrooper, and served with the 102nd Infantry Division from 1943-1946.

He was a member of Center Baptist Church and had served in the past as mayor and city councilman in Helen, and as member and president of the Lions Club.

He was a former member of the Ruritan Civic Club, former manager of the Helen Feed Store and co-owner of the Iceberg Restaurant in Helen, and he retired from the U.S. Forest Service after 32 years of service.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Richard ‘Skeet” and Beth Cathey of Jefferson, Skip and Judy Cathey of Cleveland and Jeff and Zulene Cathey of Sautee; grandson and wife, Jeremy and Kelly Cathey of Cleveland; step granddaughter and husband, Libby and Will Tonogan of Cleveland; step grandson, J.D. Brewington, Tenn.; great-grandchildren, Grayson and Paisley Cathey, and step great-grandchildren, Dylan and Gracie Tonogan; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, May 8, 2015, in the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Wilkes and Rick Trivett officiating. Interment followed in Gateway Memory Park with the Rev. Gary Hefner officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to Center Baptist Church Building Fund, 109 Elrod Road, Helen, GA 30545 Alexander Funeral Home, Cleveland The Paper, May 14, 2015

Ellis Howard

Died May 6, 2015 William Ellis Howard, 76, died Wednesday May 6, 2015.

Born May 5, 1939, he was the son of the late James C. and Elouise Holland Howard. He was the owner and operator of Howards Carpet.

He was preceded in death by his son, William Scott Howard; and a brother; Leonard Howard.

Funeral services were held Sunday May 10, 2015, in the chapel of Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Terry Tippens officiating. Burial followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens with Dickie Cole, Gary Whitlock, Dick Mitchell, Kerry Lipscomb, Doug Harwell and Tom Morton honored as pallbearers.

Survivors include his wife, Nell McDonald Howard; daughters; Wanda Long and Cindy Stephens; brother; Thomas Howard; four grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.

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Keith Brandon Kellum

Died May 5, 2015 Keith Brandon Kellum, 41, of Jefferson, died Tuesday,

May 5, 2015, at Northridge Medical Center.

Born in Sylacauga, Ala., he was a son of Ralph Kellum (Beth) of Jefferson and the late Brenda Yates Fuquay.

He was a member of Free Chapel and a line operator at SKC. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Benji Kellum.

Survivors, in addition to his father and stepmother, include his daughters, Chelsea Kellum Huskin, Mazenzie Kellum and Makayla Kellum, all of Danielsville; son, Oliver Kellum of Lawrenceville; sister, Marnie Kellum Kiser of Morganton, N.C.; and brothers, Brett Kellum of Monroe, Chris Kellum of Tucker and Blake Kellum of Homer.

Graveside services were held Friday, May 8, 2015, in the Silver Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Raymond Hardy officiating.

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Maggie Marshall

Died May 8, 2015 Margaret “Maggie” Ellen O’Brien Marshall, 84, of Atlanta, died Friday, May 8, 2015.

Born in Johnstown, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Eugene Aloysius O’Brien and the late Lotta Louise Unbower O’Brien. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a completely dedicated mother. She was also preceded in death by a brother, William Lebzelter O’Brien.

Survivors include her daughters, Debra Rene Marshall Cook of Lake Stevens, Wash., and Lotta Louise Marshall of Lilburn; sons, Dwayne Rupert Marshall Jr., of Jefferson and Charles Thomas Marshall of Xenia, Ohio; brother, George Thomas O’Brien of Grand Island, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, May 11, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. The burial followed in Evans Memory Gardens.

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sister, Sheila Beck of Pendergrass; brother, Edward Fowler of Auburn; close family friends, Danny and Cindy Whitlock; five grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Redeemed Baptist Church in Commerce with the Revs.

Phil Parks, Darrel Presley and Mike Stowers officiating with the Rev. Louis Gaddis officiating at the graveside in Evans Memory Gardens in Jefferson. Honored as pallbearers were Joshua Presley, Brian Presley, Corey Mize, Danny Whitlock, Mark Dudziak and Johnny Fowler.

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Herman Reynolds

Died May 8, 2015 Herman Reynolds, 85, of Pendergrass, died Friday, May 8, 2015, at his home following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Monday, May 11, 2015, at Pendergrass Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwayne Majors and the Rev. Charles Dorman officiating.

Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Born April 4, 1930, in Hall County, he was a son of the late Ham Reynolds Sr., and Nelar Greenway Reynolds.

He retired from Chicopee Mills with many years of service and he was a member of Airline Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by five siblings.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Robbie Mae Black Reynolds; sister, Nelia Louise Canupp of Gainesville; daughters and sonsin-law, Brenda and Ralph Carthern of Maysville, Jane and Richard Howard of Gillsville and Debbie Reynolds of Pendergrass; grandchildren, Maryann Carthern, Scotty and Tasha Howard and Sherry Howard; great-grandchildren, Destiny Carthern, Trevor Howard, Rose Odom, Brianna Fontaine and Andrew Fowler; and a special little boy, Mason White.

Little-Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, May 14, 2015

Steve Kenneth Smith

Died May 9, 2015 Steve Kenneth Smith, 51,

of Commerce, died Saturday, May 9, 2015.

A native of Tucker, he was a driver for Keystone Brothers.

Survivors include his wife, Terri Stott of Commerce,; children, Steven Smith of Loganville, Leslie Smith and Lee Stott, both of Winder, and Shane Stott of Commerce; parents, Annie and Earl Smith of Commerce; siblings, Pam Smith of Commerce, Kim Nicholson and Ann McNichols, both of Lavonia, Jammy Sorrows of Conyers and Wanda Smith; and one grandchild.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Joey Bagwell officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 14, 2015

Frank Speciale III

Died May 6, 2015 Frank Speciale III, 42, of Winder, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015.

Arrangements are being handled by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

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John E. Stansell

Died May 8, 2015 John E. Stansell, DDS, greatly loved husband, father and grandfather, received his eternal reward Friday, May 8, 2015, at the age of 87.

Born in Clermont, Lake County, Fla., on Aug. 9, 1927., he was a son of Webster Etheridge Stansell and Hilda Thornton Stansell. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946, and married Jeanne Dutton McPherson in 1949 They moved to Atlanta where he attended Emory University’s Dental School, graduating with his Doctor of Dental Surgery. They moved to Winder and he began his practice. Together, they raised six children, and through his guidance and example, he instilled in them the morals and values of his faith. He faithfully served his church, Winder First United Methodist for 60 years, most

recently on the History Committee.Most important to him was his chairmanship of the Family Life Center.

He provided compassionate dental care for 38 years to Winder and the surrounding community. He provided dental care to underserved populations through his Methodist mission trips to Belize, Haiti and Costa Rica.

His service to the community spanned more than 50 years, including; President of the Lions Club, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and supporting Head Start. His proudest community achievement was with the Boy Scouts of America, which honored him with their highest volunteer service award, The Silver Beaver. John enjoyed rebuilding antique cars, trout fishing, camping trips and spending time by the creek at his mountain cabin.

He was preceded in death by wife of 49 years, Jeanne McPherson Stansell; brother, Walter Joe Stansell; sister-in-law, Geraldine Jerry Ryan Stansell; and wife of seven years, Carolyn H. Stansell.

Survivors include his wife of eight years, Kathy R. Stansell; children Caren Anne Gilliam (Raymond) of Knoxville, Tenn., John Douglas Stansell (Jamie) of Tampa, Fla., Jennifer Lynne Stansell of Winder, Harold Etheridge Stansell (Sheryl) of Tampa, Fla., Robert Emory Stansell, DMD (Robin) of Winder and Richard Charles Stansell (Lisa) of Lawrenceville; stepchildren, Michael Reitz (Sharon) of Roswell, Nancy Turpin of Athens, Diane Gay (Merle) of Watkinsville, Mike Smith (Luanne) of Lilburn, Jeff Smith (Traci) Paris, Tenn., Hilda Roddy of Castillion, Tenn., and Wilda Stanfield of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephew; and other family members.

Donations may be made to Winder First United Methodist Church or the Boy Scouts of America.

Services were held Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Winder First Methodist Church. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery.

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Ronald Wayne Massey

Died May 6, 2015 Ronald Wayne Massey, 48, of Winder, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015.

Arrangements are being handled by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

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Shelby Fowler Presley

Died May 9, 2015 Shelby Fowler Presley, 67, of Maysville, died Saturday, May 9, 2015.

Born in Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Willonell Brewer Fowler. A homemaker, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William David “Bill” Presley; sister, Juanita Stowe; and brother, William Fowler. She was a caregiver to many and was a charter member of Redeemed Baptist Church in Commerce.

Survivors include her sons, David Presley and his wife Dana of Maysville and Darrel Presley and his wife Sharon of Nicholson; daughter, Melody Dudziak and her husband Mark of Jefferson;

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Mamas have a tough job.

First, for nine months, often through morning sickness and aching feet, back and elsewhere, they carry a baby until ready for a debut.

Then, for the next few years, the baby-turned-toddler-turned-cute kid draws the attention. For about five minutes during pregnancy, someone comments how wonderful the mama looks.

After that, it’s pretty much over.

I know there are daddies who share some of the load, but mamas tend to bear the brunt of the responsibility for care of children. A few examples: -Diapers: Sometimes in the course of input, the output can be very rough.

Granted, most people now use disposable diapers, but that baby doesn’t change itself.

-Clothing: When a child gets old enough to recognize arms and legs, they can turn getting dressed into a tug of war. The same is true for shoes…if you can find them.

-Runny noses: Every kid is going to have a runny nose at some point in time. That’s enough about that.

-Just being kids: This involves everything from a child picking up breakable items and tossing them across a room. It also involves picking up a handful of something on a plate… the child’s or yours. Don’t forget doing things like trying out markers or crayons on your pristine walls.

These are just a few examples of the adventures a mama may face on any given day. Don’t forget the job of being nurse to wounded fingers, foreheads or feet and consoling your little person when you’re not really sure why they are crying.

We are at the stage of a house full of young adults.

We have one who graduated from college this month and later another will be plighting her troth to a young fellow who has asked for her hand.

But the purpose of this

Harris Blackwood epistle is to remind you that there are a growing number of mothers who are doing a second hitch at raising little ones.

One of the growing segments of our population involves children who are living in households headed by a grandparent.

Just when you thought the nest was empty, a little bird comes to roost. Sometimes it is because of death. In other cases, it involves a young parent who is incarcerated or has been found unfit to do the job.

At a time when most people are reading their retirement papers, they are also reading Dr. Seuss. You buy Cheerios, not because of the oat fiber, but because they can be eaten on the tray of a high chair.

Your daily exercise routine includes bending over to pick up dirty clothes, toys and food that missed the mouth.

The 2010 Census revealed that one in 14 children live in a household headed by a grandparent. That number has increased over the past few years.

I write all of this not to make you feel sorry for these folks, but to offer a heartfelt appreciation.

We tip our hat to all mamas on this day. To those who are involved in an unexpected repeat performance, we offer a full-fledged genuflect.

God bless those who open their hearts to those who fill the role of an absent mother. They truly are grand.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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It takes a lot of time to be Southern It takes a lot of time to be the proper Southerner, the kind respected for thoughtfulness and kindness. In fact, it takes so much time that it’s looking like I may have to give up my job, just to act like Mama raised me and Daddy expected me to do.

First of all, someone’s always dying. This isn’t a quandary in the city that it is in small towns and rural communities because we all know each other or, at least, we know someone kin to the deceased. Everyone knows that when someone dies, there’s food to be cooked and respect to be paid.

The other week had not been particularly productive to me in the creative area. I had a couple of speaking engagements and a close friend had out-patient surgery so I had taken her (there again, being the kind of Southerner that Mama expected) and lost the day.

Finally, Friday arrived and I awakened that morning to think, “Oh boy, I get to write today. I get to do what I’m paid to do and nothing else.”

I was pretty joyous over

Ronda Rich this so I had my coffee and went for a run, which always helps me to organize my thoughts and center on writing. When I returned, I was in the kitchen when Tink appeared to tell me that someone had died and our church was serving a meal in the afternoon.

I set my glass of water down with a thump and just looked at him.

Now, the perfect Southerner would have been sympathetic and concerned. Well, come to think of it, I was. Except it wasn’t for the bereaved.

It was for me who had just lost hours of work time. After all, there was a casserole to be made or a cake baked. Then, I have to get dressed and serve.

My sister is Janie-onthe-spot when it comes to cooking, serving and showing up. It’s a lot of pressure.

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remarkably high.

Then, there are gifts to be given and hospitality items for hostesses. It’s overwhelming and, to be honest, despite my best efforts, I fall short a lot.

Which frustrates me and adds pressure.

Mama and Daddy both did a lot of what they called “checking on” folks especially those old, lonely, bereaved and sick.

They called and visited and showed basic but important thoughtfulness.

Again, my efforts fall short. And, to be honest, I’m miserable about it.

And torn.

“I reckon that I’m going to have to quit working so I can be a good Southerner and act like I was raised,” I said to Tink.

My ancestors, good examples of Southern thoughtfulness, were all poor. No wonder. With all their do-gooding, they didn’t have time to work.

Ronda Rich is the best-selling author of several books.

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The ol’ sneak attack: High blood pressure is an at-large serial killer For The Paper

The First Amendment

Secondly, Southerners give a lot of gifts so I always have a stack of notes to write. In our culture, saying “thank you” properly (this does not include by email), is important. Dot Burkett, one of the South’s most perfect women, believed mightily in the power of graciousness and the written word of gratitude. She had just received a diagnosis of cancer and was going to receive chemo treatments. A beloved member of our family, I knew how much she loved to read so I ordered several books I thought she’d enjoy.

At church a few days later, her face glowed as she talked about how thrilled she was to get the books. I took her hands, “Now, listen to me: Do not send me a thank you note.

This is thanks enough.”

She smiled. “I’ve already started it.”

Seven days after the note arrived, Miss Dot passed from this world.

Among her last conscious acts was to write three notes of thanks.

Well, when you have people like that in your family, the standard is set

There is a serial killer on the loose!

He is said to be hiding in plain sight, lurking in the homes of most individuals and even harassing our children.

Attempts have been made to stop his attacks, but most have been unsuccessful. At the present moment, the most effective strategy for evading this killer is increasing physical activity and maintaining a well-balanced diet. Wait, what?

That’s right: the serial killer on the loose is high blood pressure. High blood pressure has been sneaking around for years causing many health conditions and deaths. It is described as a “silent killer” because there usually are no signs or symptoms associated with high blood pressure. High blood pressure attacks the inside of the body. It hardens arteries, which limits blood flow and oxygen to main organs like the heart, brain and kidneys. Without enough blood flow or oxygen to these organs, heart failure, heart attack, stroke and kidney disease may occur.

Individuals with high blood pressure are three times more likely to have a heart attack and four times more likely to have a stroke. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Jackson County; one in three citizens have high blood pressure. Instead of waiting for this killer to strike again, let’s organize a sting operation to confront it.

The first step of our sting operation would be “surveying the surroundings”: increasing the amount of daily

physical activity can help prevent or reduce high blood pressure. Even 10 minutes a day can help! The second step is ditching the stake-out donuts and snacks for food with less salt and fat. The third step would be checking and recording suspicious activity: checking and recording blood pressure results is a good way to make sure your blood pressure levels are normal. Blood pressure machines are available at many grocery stores or pharmacies and home monitors can be purchased. The fourth step is to talk to those who know the killer about any suspicious activity.

High blood pressure should be reported to a doctor or nurse, so action can be taken. Lastly, when we feel there is enough evidence that the killer is coming for us, we can try to take him down with prescribed medication. Taking medication can help lower blood pressure, but blood pressure should still be monitored. If the medication is not lowering blood pressure levels, a doctor should be informed and lifestyle factors may need to be changed.

Sticking to the steps in the sting operation can help prevent or lower high blood pressure so that it does not sneak up on us.

A normal blood pressure should be 120/80 or lower. Pre-hypertensive blood pressure is above 120/80 and below 139/89.When blood pressure is in the pre-hypertensive stage, it should be monitored closely and healthy lifestyle changes are encouraged to reduce blood pressure.

A blood pressure reading of 140/90 or higher is considered high blood

pressure. At this reading, a doctor should be notified and medication should be taken if prescribed. If you have concerns about your blood pressure levels, stop by your local health department for screening or helpful tips for reducing high blood pressure.

Also ask about your health department’s adult blood pressure program, which provides routine followup and management of high blood pressure at a very low annual fee.

Heidi N. Simmons, MPH, is a Health Educator with Jackson County Health Departments/Teen Matters. She can be reached at 706-367-5204 or Heidi.

Simmons@dph.ga.gov

New hours for Jackson Co. health department The Jackson County Health Department is now operating new hours with the Jefferson clinic at 341 Stan Evans Drive open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday; and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday.

The Commerce clinic has its long day on Monday with hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Tuesday through Thursday, the clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Opening at 8 a.m. on Friday, the clinic closes at 2.

Teen Matters, located at 260 Lee St., in Jefferson, is open 1:30-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday with Saturday hours of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first and third Saturday of the month.

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Jackson County Area Chamber is top economic development organization for micropolitans For The Paper

Site Selection Magazine, a leading publication for corporate site selection and economic development, recently named the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce one of the “Top Micropolitan Groups of the Year” for economic development in 2015.

The magazine cites for its reason for the ranking of the Chamber among this year’s Top US Economic Development Groups are based on four objective project criteria: jobs, capital investment, jobs per capita and investment per

Site Selection Magazine touts area’s $79 million in investments, 218 jobs capita as tracked in Conway’s proprietary New Plant Database.

Additional criteria include the creativity of economic development strategy; scope of project activity; and the ability to accurately document the link between the EDO and real results.

A micropolitian area is defined as an area centered around a city (Jefferson) between 10,000 and 49,000 in population by the Office of Management and Budget. Out

of 574 micropolitian areas in the country, Site Selection named 20 economic development organizations to this list.

Jackson County led all 23 micropolitians in Georgia in total investment into a community for economic development projects and second in job creation.

Though not all of the Chamber projects were cited by the magazine due to timing and project types (speculative building in-

vestments and projects signed in late 2014 and announced in 2015), Jackson County growth was led by the startup of new warehouse operations by Ollie’s Bargain Outlets and DSC Logistics, combined with expansions by Deutz and Hitachi, job growth in the community was nicely balanced between new and established industries.

This is a major honor for our organization,” said Chamber President/CEO/Director of Economic Development F. J. “Josh” Fenn.

“Site Selection Magazine has an outstanding reputation in the economic development and corporate

real estate community. We would like to thank our partners who help us in our mission for Jackson County’s continued growth and prosperity.”

About Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit business member organization serving the needs of the community in the Jackson County area.

The Chamber serves as the official economic development arm of Jackson County and its nine municipalities.Visit jacksoncountyga. com or call 706-387-0300.

Lanier Tech grows along GONORTON.COM ONE SITE… with Jackson County ONE SOURCE…

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kered with cars as a kid but now there are more computers in a Honda than was on the lunar module that landed on the moon in 1969.

“Technology has driven what we do in the workforce,” said Perren. Technical school is “a high tech place training for high tech fields.”

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Lanier Technical College ranks top in the system for enrollment and full-time equivalent (FTE) as well as in total placement with 100 percent of its students getting jobs with 89 percent being placed in their field of study.

The college ranks second in retention rate and fourth in graduation rate. Lanier Tech, the 15th largest school in the Technical College System of Georgia, also ranks No. 1 in the number of GED graduates with 645.

Those are among the standout numbers which Lanier Tech President Ray Perren shared during the recent Business & Breakfast gathering of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Perren said, “We are proud to be part of Jackson County.” He said Jackson County is growing “and we want to be a partner with you in that growth.”

Perren introduced vice president of economic development Tom McDonald, who is responsible for customized training for the workforce; Dennis Stockton, who handles community outreach as a special assistant to the president; Gwen Evans, adult ed instructor at the Jackson County campus in Commerce. He also said Sandra Fite does a wonderful job supporting Lanier Tech as director of the Jackson County Certified Literate Community Program.

Dr. Perren shared a brief history of Lanier Tech which formed in 1964 as a collaborative between Hall County Schools and the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and the first class was held in September of 1966.

Perren said, “We judge ourselves on how our graduates do.”

Other recent recognitions which have come to Lanier Tech, which was named Technical College of the Year, include having backto-back winners for the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction.

The seven-county service area includes Hall, Jackson, Barrow, Banks, Lumpkin, Dawson and Forsyth and the five campuses are located in Oakwood, Forsyth, Dawsonville which opened two years ago, the Winder campus which opened in January and the Commerce campus, the smallest. For Commerce, Perren said sites are being explored to provide instruction in commercial truck

Perren driving because of the demand for logistics and truck driving.

Perren said a new campus is on the horizon for Hall County. He said it is hoped that a new campus will open in the Fall of 2018 to replace the 50-year-old facilities which need a major overhaul.

Dual enrollment is becoming more popular with high school students who are able to earn college credits while completing their high school careers and Lanier Tech’s partnership with local school systems gives students more flexibility in their educational experience.

Perren also noted that technical colleges are a great bargain and many students are getting their core courses at Lanier Tech and transferring their credits to a fouryear institution. Perren said for those who maintain a B average find that the HOPE scholarship pays for most of the cost of their technical college education with little out-of-pocket expense.

Perren said Lanier Tech is providing a relevant education and readying the workforce needed for today and tomorrow. He said 80 percent of jobs do not require a four-year degree but the worker needs some training past high school.

Allied health is among the most popular offerings at Lanier Tech with health care jobs in large demand.

Forty-four percent of the students at Lanier Tech are in allied health classes. Nursing, surgical tech, radiology tech, pharmacy tech, medical assistant and PT assistant are among the allied health career fields. He noted that Northeast Georgia Medical Center has hired 2,500 people since last June and many of those hired are Lanier Tech graduates.

Technical schools today are not the vo-tech schools of the 1960s and 1970s. “The world has changed,” said Perren, who notes he tin-

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Calendar of Events: May, June, and July 2015 JOINTS IN MOTION CLASSES

Mondays & Wednesdays 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2:00 p.m.

Joint replacement patients are encouraged to attend these classes designed to provide information and care before and after joint replacement.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesdays, May 20 through July 1; 1:00 p.m.

Open to anyone who has experienced a close, personal loss of a friend or loved one.

Registration: 770-219-8888

LUNCH BUNCH GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

May 27, June 24, July 22 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

El Monterey’s on Old Winder Highway An informal support/social group for grieving persons.

Registration: 770-219-0271

DIABETES EDUCATION

May 20; June 11; July 15 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Physician Referral Required; One day course; ADA Curriculum covering topics including diet, exercise and living a healthy lifestyle with diabetes.

Registration: 770-219-0887

SAFETY BASICS FOR KIDS

Thursday, June 18 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

From safety at home or with friends to safety on the street or in public, this fun, informative parent and me session will prepare elementary students for a variety of situations.

TEEN SAFETY: IT’S A PERSONAL THING

Tuesday, July 7 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

For middle and high school students, independence brings new safety risks. This course will prepare teens and pre-teens to think about personal safety in a variety of situations.

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HEALTHY CONNECTIONS

Join us each month on the third Thursday for an informative lecture on a variety of health and wellness topics. Cafe 1400 will be open for guests wishing to dine before the event.

Stroke 101

Thursday, May 21; 6:30 p.m.

Speaker: Gary Jones, BSN, RN, CCRN

LIVING WELL LECTURES

Each month, join us on the first Friday for a fun and informative lecture on health and wellness topics.

Managing Cardiovascular Risk Factors Friday, June 5; 1:00 p.m.

Speaker: Pam Williams, RN, BSN

COOKING WITH DIABETES IN MIND

Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, & 30 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

This four week course will empower anyone who has diabetes or is at risk for developing diabetes and will include instruction on adapting recipes for diabetics and making healthy choices when shopping.

WELLNESS IN THE KITCHEN

Cooking tasty, healthy meals is a snap when you know the secrets of a chef. Join Chef Chris Garrand or Chef Fred Duggan on the second Tuesday of each month for tips and tricks that will take your cooking to the next level and bring wellness to the table.

New Tastes for Fresh Summer Vegetables Tuesday, June 9; 6:30 p.m.

Date Night South of the Border Tuesday, July 14; 6:30 p.m.

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CLASS AAA BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Jackson County and Jefferson survive the round of 16 to take spots in Elite 8

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LEFT: Jackson County’s Coleman Barbee delivers a pitch during a game earlier this season. Jackson County won its first two playoff series on the road. They swept East Hall in round one (7-5, 8-0) and Jackson High School in round two (6-1, 6-2). The Panthers traveled to Westminster in the Elite 8. RIGHT: Jefferson’s Will Breese tags second base and gets ready to deliver a throw to first base in a game earlier this season. Jefferson swept Lumpkin County in round one (7-1, 10-0). The Dragons traveled to Pierce County in round two, winning a thrilling three-game series. Game 3 went 10 innings with the Dragons upending one of the Class AAA’s best teams, 8-7. Jefferson traveled to Callaway High School for the Elite 8. If Jackson County and Jefferson win its next series, they will play each other in the semifinals.

Lacrosse: Lady Hawks’ playoff run ends at Chattahoochee

Golf: Hawks win Class AAAAAA sectionals; area teams ready for state

Charles Phelps The Paper

TOP: Lexi Allen attempts a shot during the Lady Hawks’ playoff game against Chattahoochee High School. BOTTOM: Amanda Kozlowski goes against a Chattahoochee defender.

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Mill Creek’s Peter Chung hits a chip during last month’s Region 7-AAAAAA golf tournament. The Hawks finished second and won sectionals last Monday.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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The Mill Creek Hawks won the Class AAAAAA sectionals last Monday with a score of 295.

Peter Chung shot 72 to lead the Hawks’ scoring. Alex Markham shot 73. Luka Karaulic brought home a 74 and Nick Scott shot 76.

The win secured the Hawks’ state tournament spot, which takes place on Monday, May 18, in Moultrie.

The Mill Creek Lady Hawks won the Region 7-AAAAAA championship last month and play its state tournament on Monday, May 18, in Tifton.

The Jefferson Dragons boys’ golf team is

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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JOHNS CREEK – After falling behind 3-1 against the Chattahoochee Lady Cougars last Friday in the Elite 8 of the Class AAAAAA lacrosse state playoffs, the Mill Creek Lady Hawks weathered the early firsthalf storm to garner an 8-7 lead at halftime.

When the buzzer sounded to end the game, Mill Creek

saw its season come two goals short of the semifinals as the Lady Hawks fell to the Lady Cougars 12-10 last Friday at Chattahoochee.

Lexi Allen led the Lady Hawks’ scoring with three goals. Maddie Peek and Meredith Roper scored two goals apiece. The game featured eight ties and/or lead changes.

Head coach Brian Williamson said the girls “played great,” but what hurt them in

through to the Class AAA state tournament in Roswell (May 18) after shooting 350 at sectionals. Charlie Jarrett shot 77. Cooper Young brought home an 81. Cole Stanfill recorded a 92 and Aaron Garner shot 100.

The Jefferson Lady Dragons and Jackson County Lady Panthers both qualified for the Class AAA girls’ state tournament in Roswell (May 18). The Lady Panthers finished in a tie for second (286) with Adairsville High School.

Cierra Gunnin and Katie Fife put together a pair 92s and Hattie Sewell shot 102.

“I was really proud of the girls,” Jackson County head coach AJ Sibcy said. “Ever since

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the second half was “getting down a goal.”

“The reason it killed us is they (Chattahoochee) were really fast on attack and they just pulled the ball out, because they didn’t have to score,” he said. “They would just stand and hold it and we would come out to play defense, she would just take off around the (defender), because she was faster.

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The Jackson County Lady Panthers will compete in next Monday’s Class AAA state tournament in Roswell. Cierra Gunnin (left) and Hattie Sewell (right) practice last week at Traditions of Braselton Golf Club.

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Youth camps at Jackson County Comprehensive High School this summer: Cheer Camp: June 1-5 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m.; Boys’ Basketball Camp: June 8-11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Girls’ Basketball Camp: June 23-25 from 8:30am to noon; Baseball Camp: June 22-24 from 9 a.m. to noon; Football Camp: July 13-15 from 6-8 p.m.; Softball Camp: June 15-17 from 9 to noon. For information, contact the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department at 706-367-6350 and www.jacksonrec.com.

A four-day gymnastics summer camp takes place June 1-4 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jefferson Parks & Recreation Department gym. Cost is $85. The camp is for kids ages 6-12. Registration is open until May 29. The participants will learn new skills and brush up on old skills. Each participant will be instructed at their own individual level. Beginners are welcome to join. For more information, visit: www.jeffersonrec.com, or call 706367-5116.

Reunion Country Club to offer three junior golf summer camps for boys and girls, ages 6-15. Registration is $175 for members/ residents of Reunion; $200 non-residents/non-members. The camp dates are June 8-11, July 13-16 and July 27-30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Instruction includes full swing, short game, putting and chipping. After camp care will also be provided from 1-3 p.m. for an additional $100 per camper. For more information, visit: www.reuniongolfclub.com, or call 770-9678300.

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DRIFT RACING AT ROAD ATLANTA

TRACK: Area girls have strong showing at state Moralis, Chandler win state titles for East Jackson

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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Road Atlanta hosted Drift Atlanta and Formula Drift this past weekend.

Lacrosse: Eldridge’s three goals, team’s strong 2nd quarter not enough against Roswell in Elite 8

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Nick Eldridge gets a goal during the Hawks’ playoff game vs. Roswell.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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ROSWELL – The Mill Creek Hawks boys’ lacrosse team won its first-ever playoff game in program history last Wednesday against North Paulding. On Saturday, the team had its sights set on another milestone mark, the Final Four of the Class AAAAAA state playoffs.

Down 5-1 after the first quarter against the Roswell Hornets, the dream seemed dim until a 6-0 secondquarter run gave the

Hawks new life, and a 7-5 lead at the break.

But, two goals over the final 24 minutes of play proved to be not enough as the Hawks’ valiant effort to stay alive in the playoffs ended as the Hornets won 16-9 in the Elite 8. The Hawks finished the season with 17 wins, the most in program history.

“The game-plan we had was everything that they (the team) did,” Mill Creek head coach Bo Adams said.

“I think the first quarter we just kind of weren’t into it.

“Finally, we settled into it in the second

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“We actually played better when we were up, because they had to come to the goal and we could do a good job of stopping them.”

After Peek put Mill Creek on the board first (1-0), the Lady Cougars rattled off three straight goals in under two minutes to take a 3-1 lead. The Lady Hawks’ response, a 6-0 run of their own.

Mill Creek got three straight goals from Allen (4-3) and ended the run with a 7-3 lead with 13:10 left in the first half.

“We won a couple of draws right there in the middle, but I thought what the difference was the goalie had a couple of really good stops,” said Williamson. “And, when she had the stops we were able to get the ball down the field, we felt like we could score.”

The Lady Cougars rattled off another

quarter and had it.

Then, the third quarter, it just fell apart. It was just one of those things that happens, just too big of a hurry.

Our team kind of went away, instead of that team we had in the second quarter, at our potential, just dropped off a little bit,” Adams continued. “But, they played hard. They didn’t quit. That’s the key. I’m pretty proud of them. Seventeen wins, that’s the most we’ve ever had, making it to the second of the playoffs, first time ever. These guys leave a big legacy for our upcoming Mill Creek

teams. They’ve got a lot to live up to, because this team had a great run.”

Seniors Nick Eldridge and Ian Miller led the Hawks’ scoring. Eldridge notched a hat trick (three goals) and Miller added two goals. Senior Blake Christian added a goal, while juniors Eddie Grieco, Jeremy Kohn and Zach Roper scored one goal apiece.

After falling behind 4-0 in the first nine minutes of the game, Miller broke the Hawks’ scoreless drought as he received a pass from Blake Siegmund and put it into the net to cut the deficit to three (41). The Hornets added another goal to close the first quarter with a 5-1 lead.

But, all momentum changed in the second quarter as Grieco scored from the left side of the net to cut the lead to 5-2.

Three minutes later, Miller found Roper for another goal (5-3).

Thirty-nine seconds later, Grieco found Eldridge for his first of three goals with 5:37 left in the first half (5-4).

The game-tying goal came off the stick of Christian, who put the ball through after a pass from Roper (5-5). The Grieco-to-

3-0 run to pull within one goal (7-6), but Peek bumped the margin back to two (86), scoring her final goal as a Lady Hawk on a penalty shot with 1:46 left before halftime.

“I think we played super hard today,” said Peek, the team’s lone senior. “We were up by four at one point.

“I’m so proud of my team. We had a great season...I hate that it had to end like this, but (we) played pretty well.”

Chattahoochee snagged one more goal to cut the deficit to one at halftime, 8-7. They tied the game (8-8) 50 seconds into the second half, but Meredith Roper broke the tie for Mill Creek, scoring her first of two second-half goals (9-8). She was the only Lady Hawk to score in the second half.

After the Lady Cougars scored threeunanswered goals (11-9), Roper scored the Lady Hawks’ final goal of the season with 11:50 left in the game. The Lady Cougars’ final goal came with under six

Eldridge combination struck again and propelled the Hawks to its first lead of the game (6-5). With 1:11 left in the opening half, Eldridge snagged an assist as he found Miller for his second goal of the game. The Hawks led 7-5 at halftime.

The Hornets scored two quick goals to open the second half (10:21, 9:26) to tie the game at 7-7. But, Eldridge’s third goal with 8:17 left in the third quarter put Mill Creek back on top at 8-7. It was its last lead of the game. The Hornets finished the quarter on a 4-0 run.

They led 11-8 entering the fourth quarter.

Kohn scored the Hawks’ final goal with 7:10 left in the game.

The Hornets outscored the Hawks 5-1 in the fourth quarter.

Adams told the team they will look back on this game as a “fond memory.”

“We played well.

We just came up short, just keep on keeping on,” he said. “They’re a good team, a lot of good kids on this team. We’re going to miss our 13 seniors, but we’ve got a lot of good juniors and sophomores and a couple of freshmen that are coming through, so this team left a legacy for these guys to push to.”

minutes left to play (12-10).

With her last game at Mill Creek complete, Peek will play college lacrosse at Young Harris.

“I’ve really enjoyed being able to mentor the rest of the team, knowing I’ll be the only one that’s not returning,” Peek said about her senior campaign.

“I’ve just spent (my senior season) building them (teammates) up.

“I already had committed, already had my plans for college, so I was just focused on coaching up the younger girls who had never played high school (lacrosse) before, just building up the program, really,” she continued. “I’ve really enjoyed getting to be a leader, because I’m not naturally a take-chargekind of person. I’m not very loud. I’m not very bossy, so having them younger than me has been kind of more natural to be the captain.”

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Area girls’ track teams had strong showings in Albany last weekend at the GHSA state championship meet. Two teams finished in the top five of their respected classes.

East Jackson finished fifth in Class AAA with 35.42 points. Freshman runner Sue Anne Moralis led all area competitors with two individual state championships (800 and 1,600-meter run).

She won the 800 by one second over Westminster’s Carson Simon (2:21.37). She finished the 1,600 with a time of 5:12.57. Moralis’ teammate Jhalexuis Chandler won a state championship in shot put. Chandler also finished 11th in the discus throw.

Teammate Lexie Evans finished seventh. Robin Adair finished sixth in the 300-meter hurdles (48.35) and seventh in the high jump.

Commerce High School finished fourth in Class Apublic with 43 points. Kate Massey compiled two second-place finishes in the Lady Tigers’ efforts (1,600 and 3,200-meter run). Madison Rodriguez finished seventh in the 1,600 and Lexie Garnto finished ninth in the 3,200.

Rachel Floyd and Anna Flint finished fourth and fifth, respectively, in the discus throw. The duo finished eighth and ninth in shot put (Flint, eighth; Floyd, ninth).

S’Brasha Jones finished fourth in the triple jump, while the Lady Tigers’ A

team finished fourth in the 4x400 meter relay.

Jefferson finished ninth in Class AAA with 18 points.

Mariah Starks finished third in the 100-meter hurdles (15.91). Tashauna Smith and Taylor Love brought home fifth-places finishes. Smith ran the 400-meter dash in 58.96 seconds and Love hurdled 300 meters in 48.07 seconds. Smith finished 14th in the triple jump as well.

The Lady Dragons’ A team finished fifth in the 4x400 meter relay. Other strong showings for the Lady Dragons included Akera Benton’s 15th-place finish in the long jump and Maggie Dyer finished 16th in the 3,200-meter run.

Mill Creek finished 32nd in Class AAAAAA. The Lady Hawks were led by Larsen Moore’s fourth-place finish in the pole vault. Teammate Megan Kelly finished 13th.

Dyani Stringer put together ninth-place finishes in the shot put and discus throw.

Sydney Campbell finished tenth in the long jump.

The Petit sisters, Camryn and Hannah, led the Lady Hawks’ running attack.

Camryn finished ninth in the 3,200-meter run (11:19.90), while Hannah finished tenth (11:40.30). Camryn also finished 11th in the 1,600-meter run (5:20.83).

The Jackson County Lady Panthers also had individual finishers. Destiny Gaudlock finished 11th in the triple jump and Sawyer Vickers finished 16th in the long jump.

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Jefferson’s Charlie Jarrett at the Region 8-AAA tournament last month.

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Continued from 1B the region tournament, they have put in a lot of work. I think the adversity really woke them up. That was the first time they had really faced any adversity all season.

“I’m really excited, and the thing that attracts me even more that we still haven’t (had) all our top-three golfers play their best at the same time,” Sibcy continued. “I was happy with how well Katie and Cierra played for nine holes. If we can get (through) 18 (holes) consistently, and get Hattie going, then we could go out there (at state) and post a score and see what happens.”

The Lady Dragons shot 303 to move on to the state tournament. Madison Cornes shot 94, Caroline Martin recorded a 101 and Taylor Sorrow finished the scoring with a 108.

“Our goal for the tournament was to survive and move on to the state tournament,” Jefferson head coach Tom Parker said. “We were able to accomplish this (last Monday). The course played really difficult for the teams.”

“There were a lot of hazards and bunkers on the course.

Miss hits were not treated very well on this layout. It appeared to be stressful for many players and teams,” he continued. “I was really pleased with how Madison handled the stress and conditions today. She did a great job of overcoming some difficult circumstances.”

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MOMS Club is providing connections When local mother, Katie Griffin, celebrated Mother’s Day this year, she had the satisfaction of knowing she is helping to connect with other mothers thanks to the MOMS Club.

After realizing there was more she could do for the mothers in her community, she decided to stop complaining about the fact that she did not have any local mom friends and do something about it. She did some research and decided that if she wanted other mom friends, there had to be other stay-at-home moms who also wanted more friends. So she filled out the paper work and started the MOMS Club of Jackson County.

She didn’t know many people in Jackson County since she had just moved here in 2012.

For the first three months, she met at a local park and only one friend of hers showed up but it was just the socialization she needed to keep going and keep planning. A few more weeks went by and before she knew it she not only had three members, she had three board members! By November, there were six members and now there are 12. Each member brings with her a story, a past and an amazing future. And the best part about meeting everyone once a week is that they get to enjoy each others’ company and watch each of their friends children grow up beside their own.

In honor of the club’s one year anniversary, they will be hosting an open house at the Jefferson Clubhouse at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 28. The event will have a “carnival” theme and will have all kinds of games, refreshments and a bounce house. There will be snow cones for purchase but everything else will be free. The MOMS Club volunteers will be making all of the carnival games themselves. There will be a ring toss, can toss, ping pong toss, soccer net kick, tick tack toe, putt putt golf, corn hole, hula hoops and more.

“We hope that this event will be a great kickoff to summertime and will be a fun opportunity for any moms who have never come before. We are a laid back group of moms and we hope that any interested moms will join us for a day of fun,” said Katie Griffin, President, MOMS Club of Jackson County.

MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club is an International non-profit organization. The local chapter welcomes any mother who lives in Jackson County and children of all ages are also welcome. This club is a way for stay-at-home moms to support each other. There are currently twelve members and there are several more interested in joining who have already visited. Most members are stay- at- home mothers (SAHM), but some work part time or work from home.

Every member agrees that being part of this club has been a blessing to them and their children.

“Everyone at MOMS Club was so welcoming the first time I went. I honestly feel like I’ve known everyone forever. It was the best way I could have chosen to meet people being new to the area and the ways it is changing and helping my 3-year-old are unbelievable,” said Lauren Carroll, secretary of MOMS Club of Jackson County.

MOMS Club meets every Thursday morning at different locations across Jackson County.

Once or twice a month they have a special activity day where they travel outside of the county.

This month they are going to Bear Hollow Zoo in Athens and Washington Farms in Watkinsville to pick strawberries.

MOMS Club prides itself in being a laid back and supportive group. There is also Coffee Club held once a month for coffee and tea lovers and Moms Night Out will begin this summer. Most meetings during the summertime are at a local park or library or indoor play area.

MOMS Club had their first family cookout in April and all of the moms, husbands and children got together on a Saturday evening and played pool and darts and T-ball at a members’ home.

The sense of family was undeniable.

“I was nervous going to MOMS Club meeting in the beginning. At my first meeting, Katie made me feel like family. Once I became a board member, I felt I had a purpose. Sometimes as a SAHM, I feel I am not contributing but that all changed once I found MOMS Club. I honestly have not felt so loved and supported before this,” said Tiffany Reiher, vice president of MOMS Club of Jackson County.

MOMS Club also has a monthly social held at the Jefferson Clubhouse. This is when visitors are encouraged to come because it is the perfect setting for newcomers and the members take turn providing refreshments so it has a more open feel. There is always a holiday or seasonal craft at these meetings. There was an Easter egg hunt in April and another social spotlighted clay pot crafts which the moms helped their children finger paint caterpillars and lady bugs. Theythen planted seeds in the pots. The clubhouse has a kitchen and restrooms and a large room with tables and chairs and the moms bring blankets to lay on the floor and toys for the children to enjoy playtime while the mothers set up and socialize and eat. There is also a park and a pond with ducks outside so the location is perfect for the children.

“I was a new mom with no friends in the area and just kind of ‘winging’ it. Now, I have baby number two on the way and I have a group of sisters to help guide me. Moms Club has provided me a tribe of women from different backgrounds whose main goal is to be good mother. As a group, we help build each other up, laugh and/or cry at the various stages our children in and remind each other that we are not alone,” said memberMegan Kidd.

MOMS Club treasurer Amber Schnizler said, “Most of my adult life I’ve felt awkward in crowds comprised of mostly women. Although I became a member largely because I absolutely admire our president, Katie. I can honestly say

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Happily agreeing to split the $10,000 cash prize when the final five numbers remained was (L-R) Barry Webb, Cheryl Martin who was represented by Theresa Kenerly, who called her after she had already left the event and served as her representative, Cindy Phillips, Bill Cornell, holding Jack, the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Council’s newest star who will be making “appearance” on the Jackson County Antique & Art Trail during the Memorial Day weekend, and Mark Ballman. See more scenes from Jackson Spring Jam at ClickThePaper.com

Jackson Spring Jam generates fun

By FARAH BOHANNON

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The Jackson Spring Jam was chock-full of exciting giveaways — the biggest one being the $10,000 cash prize. Those who were eligible for this prize purchased a $100 raffle ticket.

It was nerve-wracking as numbers were called throughout the evening — announced numbers were immediately removed from the reverse raffle and once the final five numbers were reached, those lucky five made their way to the stage for some negotiating. Cindy Phillips, Bill Cornell, Barry Webb, Mark Ballman and Cheryl Martin were the final five in the reverse raffle. Martin had already left Bouchard Farms, the location of the event, so Theresa Kenerly reached her on the phone and served as her representative.

Dr. James Bouchard of the certified organic Bouchard Farms and owner of The Veggie Patch said he was thrilled to host Spring Jam at his farm and enjoyed mingling with the guests. Bouchard Farms was a platinum sponsor along with Etcon Employment Solutions, Georgia Power, Hydrangea House Events, Legacy Landscape Management and Precision Planning Inc. Silver sponsors included Express Employment Professionals, Ferrellgas, Hire Dynamics, Life’s A Party Rental Company, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group West Jackson, OC Roofing Systems, Peach State Federal Credit Union and Southeast Toyota Distributors.

The five contestants decided to split

the $10,000 five ways. Cindy Phillips, who owns a State Farm business in Braselton, split her share with her employees who were present at Spring Jam as well. The reverse raffle was manned by Jackson EMC employees, Tanger Outlets CEO Mark Valentine and Jefferson City Councilman Mark Mobley.

There were several giveaways that evening, and those who were eligible purchased raffle tickets as they entered the barn where Spring Jam took place.

Raffle prize donors included 424 Wahoo Drive LLC, Advance Driving Academy, All County Electric, Atlantis Granite & Marble, Banks Crossing CrossFit & Self Defense, Beth Truelove, Country Inn & Suites Braselton, Essential RN Sherrie Wortel, Funopolis, Galilee Veterinary Hospital, Gwinnett Braves, Integrity Arms & Survival, Jackson EMC, Mary Kay independent beauty consultant Rita Contreras, Main Street Braselton, Mainstreet Commerce, Northeast Georgia Physician’s Group West Jackson, PrissEllie’s Gifts & Décor, Reto and diAna Kunz Huckins, Sam’s Club, Southern Hills Insurance Brokers, Stylist Studios Beth Wehunt, Tanger Outlets, and Traditions of Braselton Golf Club. There was also a giveaway for a vacation to Fripp Island in South Carolina — Deborah Mockus was the winner.

Other happenings from Jackson Spring Jam included a great mix of music as well as delicious food catered by Braselton’s Houndstooth Grill. The menu included smoked barbeque ribs, grilled chicken with honey dijon glaze, red skin mashed

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Chamber President/CEO Josh Fenn collects the winning raffle ticket from Deborah Mockus, who won a vacation to Fripp Island, S.C. potatoes, French style green beans, coleslaw, seasonal fresh fruit, mini cheesecake bites, iced tea, lemonade and water.

A bar was located adjacent to the buffet with a variety of alcoholic beverages — one being a summery lemonade and vodka punch complete with a flamingo straw.

“This is a really great event,” said Jackson County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Josh Fenn. “The Spring Jam is a lot of fun, and we have a lot of great prizes this year.”

For more information about the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, call 706-387-0300 or send an email to info@ jacksoncountyga.com.

Habitat for Humanity providing hand up to Jackson Co. families

By LEANNE AKIN

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With a trailer donated to assist the nonprofit in its mission to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope so that the vision that everyone has a decent place to live, Jackson County Habitat for Humanity can now use its resources to purchase needed tools to be used on job sites.

A Commerce area residence which was damaged by a winter ice storm got some needed repair work as volunteers on a Women Build on May 8-9. The critical repair project was one of 1,200 Women Build projects around the country.

Women Build Week is sponsored by Lowe’s and several Lowe’s employees were among those volunteering on the project. Amie Barron, Danielle Cifrondelli, Marisa Estes and Delaine Glaze from Lowe’s were also joined by other volunteers including Sarah Knuth, Sydney Bain, Cindy Phillips, Judy Dodd and LeAnne Akin. Josh Fenn, Melissa Britt and Susan Tuggle of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce arrived for a photo for the Chamber’s T-shirt Friday. The volunteers sported bright pink Women Build shirts. ReStore manager Mary Beth Thomas also stopped by. Some of the materials for the project were purchased through The ReStore, located at 661 S. Elm St., in Commerce.

Debris was cleared away and a modular unit which had been used for storage was demolished. A new shelter was to be constructed to provide needed storage.

Lowe’s selected Jackson County Habitat for Humanity for a $5,000 grant this year. Two years ago, another grant was

Mary Berkowsky (R), Lisa Todd’s advocate and past Habitat for Humanity board member, presented Todd with “bread, so your pantry will always by full; sugar, so your life in this home will be sweet; and a penny, so you will be blessed with prosperity. received for a Women Build initiative.

Habitat volunteers also joined in May 2 on Galilee Christian Church’s Serve the City initiative.

The next Habitat build will be in Braselton with 12Stone Church sponsoring a home for the Bennett family, several of whom joined in for the Women Build project to build their sweat equity hours.

The property has been identified and the needed variance was approved April 28 by the Braselton Zoning Board of Appeals.

The Todd home in Jefferson, which was donated to Habitat by Wells Fargo Bank, was recently dedicated with Lisa Todd welcoming a crowd of well-wishers to the dedication. “We gather together to ask God’s blessing upon our home,” said Todd.

“It is by the favor of God and human labor we are able to live. This house is not only a house, a home, but a symbol of God’s loving care and of our life together.”

Todd and son Drake, lost their home during a legal battle after the death of

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Volunteers grabbed tools to help disassemble a damage mobile home at a Commerce area home on the recent Women Build sponsored by Lowe’s.

her mother. Drake is entering the United States Marine Corps, where the musician will be part of the Marine Corps Band.

When he is away for military training, she anticipates his girlfriend may also live with her and her father.

“Now we have a larger home, a better home and a beautiful home,” said Todd.

Brenda Dooley shared a prayer and devotional with scripture.

Mary Berkowsky, Todd’s advocate and past Habitat board member, presented Todd with “bread, so your pantry will always by full; sugar, so your life in this home will be sweet; and a penny, so you will be blessed with prosperity.”

Todd was also presented with a Bible by the previous Habitat home recipient Ginger Phillips and a hammer by construction chairman Gordon Wilson. Builder Stan Beeco presented the key.

Todd accepted the home, saying “I welcome you into this home. May you always be welcomed in Christ’s love and grace.”

Volunteers were recognized including members of the Leadership Jackson class who helped on the project. The Commerce High School marching band and East Jackson FFA also provided support to get the home and property ready for the Todds.

Donors on the Todd project included Barrow County Habitat for Humanity, Haverty’s, Hill’s Ace Hardware, Huber Engineered Wood Products, Jackson EMC Foundation, Mitchell Hardware & Building Supply and Whirlpool.

Learn more about Jackson County Habitat for Humanity including how you can help as a donor or a volunteer by visiting jacksoncountyhabitat.homestead.com or check them out on Facebook at www. facebook.com/JacksonCountyHabitatforHumanity You can call the hotline at 706-336-0061 or email Paul Brown at director@jacksoncountyhabitat.org

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Hoschton Health Fair. Hoschton City Hall is the place to be from 10 a.m. to 2 pm.. on Saturday, May 16, for a community health fair being sponsored by Engineering Management Inc. (EMI).

Educational displays will cover life insurance (Liberty Mutual), drowning prevention and tornado safety (Red Cross) and sunburns (West Jackson Fire Department).

A blood mobile will also be on hand. There will also be giveaways from Braselton Dentistry, The Spa at Traditions, Nerium and Medicaid and Peachcare. In-kind sponsors include Lawson Funeral Home, Sunshine Learning Center, B & B Tax Services, Boat Customs, Whole Foods, Wilco Printing, Griz Graphics and 123-Jump. Demonstrations will include a series of screening by Northeast Georgia Medical Center, nutrition/yoga/healing oils , a spinal analyzer by Braselton Chiropractor Center and 5Fit Fitness. Jackson County Health Department health educator Heidi Simmons will also be on hand.

JCCHS Techno Run. On Saturday, May 16, at 8:30 a.m., the Jackson County High School Leadership Team is hosting a 5K to raise money for needed laptops at the school. The 5K will be held at the school and registration is $30. Any person or organization interested in sponsoring can find a form with more information at Jackson.k12. ga.us/jcchs Runnersfit is handling timing.

Rivers Alive cleanup. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, Rivers Alive will be conducted in the Braselton area. Volunteers are invited to participate in the cleanup effort. For information, contact Ywise@braselton.net Braselton Bash Public Safety spotlight. YEARONE’s Braselton Bash is a family-oriented event held at the Braselton facility at 1001 Cherry St., on the third Saturday of the month starting in the spring and the April event was rained out. Car show entry is a minimum $5 donation but spectators are admitted for

free. The May 16 event, from 3-7 p.m., will feature public safety displays of the Braselton Police Department, West Jackson Fire & Rescue, Gainesville Police and the interactive DUI demonstration and the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office plus a meet and greet with Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring.

Movies Under the Stars in Braselton Park. Walt Disney’s animated superhero action comedy, “Big Hero 6,” kicks off the movies under the Braselton stars for its 2015 series. The movie is featured on Saturday, May 16, in the Braselton Park at dusk. The comedy adventure presents a special bond that develops between Baymax, an oversized inflatable robot and his 14-year-old robotics genius prodigy, Hiro Hamada. The Academy Award-winning movie is rated PG for action and peril and runs 102 minutes. Concessions are available as movie patrons are invited to bring chairs or blankets for the free event presented by the Braselton Visitors Bureau. Visit www. downtownbraselton.com for additional details and opportunities.

Tuskegee Airmen exhibit. A new traveling exhibit from the Kennesaw Museum of History and Holocaust Education is on display at the Jefferson Public Library through May. “The Tuskegee Airmen: The Segregated Skies of WWII” explores the heroism of the first African American pilots to fly in combat during World War II. The exhibit offers a look into the historical challenges and triumphs of these unsung American heroes. Call the library at 706-367-8012.

Cultivators’ Market at ShieldsEthridge Heritage Farm. The next market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, with planting of cotton with the mules planned since it was postponed due to wet conditions in April.

Vendor’s booth fees are $25 per month from May through October. Vendors can go to www.shieldsethridgefarminc.com for an ap-

plication or contact Denise Temple at dftemple@gfb.org or call 706-367-8877.

Relay For Life of BraseltonHoschton team captain meeting.

At 6 p.m. on Monday, May 18, team captains for Relay For Life will gather in the Braselton Community Room at the rear of the Braselton Police & Municipal Court Building beside Town Hall at 4982 Highway 53 in Braselton. New American Cancer Society representative Sara Gunter who will working with the local coordinating committee. Relay For Life will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, in Braselton Park. Contact Sara.

Gunter@cancer.org or call 706-543-2240.

What’s the buzz? A May 21 lunch and learn will be hosted at the Crawford W. Long Museum in Jefferson.

Bobby Chaisson, certified beekeeper of Blue Sky Honey, will be sharing information about the bees and the hive atop the museum.

Bring your own lunch or pre-order a sack lunch of

a chicken salad sandwich, chips and tea from Sugar & Spice for $6 by calling 706367-5307 by May 20. Gather at 11:30 a.m. for lunch in advance of the noontime program.

Memorial Day parade. Planning is under way for the Jackson County Memorial Day Parade set for 2 p.m.

Monday, May 25, in downtown Jefferson. Bike riders are needed for the parade.

Contact Beth Laughinghouse at blaughinghouse@ cityofjefferson.com or call 706-367-5714.

Small Business Series event: “Marijuana & the Drug Free Workplace.” The next Small Business Series event hosted by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will be a webinar, titled “Marijuana & the Drug Free Workplace” presented by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and conducted by Chuck Wade, executive director of the Council on Alcohol and Drugs. This event will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, at the Chamber’s office in Jefferson and is presented at

no charge. On April 16, Gov. Nathan Deal signed HB 1 into law making Georgia the 24th state in the U.S. to legalize medical marijuana. HB 1 allows qualified patients to legally possess up to 20 fluid ounces of cannabis oil containing up to 5 percent THC. These changing state laws have created confusion and concern for employers regarding their drug-free workplace programs. Employers of all sizes should attend to learn how medical marijuana legalization is going to affect the workforce and what steps to take for accommodation. The webinar will include a PowerPoint presentation for a resource.

To register or for more information, call Briana Burgess at 706-387-0300, email bburgess@jacksoncountyga.com or register online at www. jacksoncountyga.com by May 26.

Low-cost spay/neuter. Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries at the clinic located at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder. May 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. A $5 discount is offered for any surgery patient no older than 5 months (as determined by Leftover Pets veterinarian). All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. No fees are added for in heat or pregnant animals. Financial help is available for low-income Barrow County residents.

Visit www.leftoverpets.org.

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

Braselton Farmers Market. The Braselton Farmers Market is readying for a festive opening on Friday, June 5, and will run through Oct. 16 each Friday from 4-7 p.m. on Harrison Street near the Braselton Park. Parking is available nearby or at the Braselton Library. Vendors selling Georgia-grown products or homemade food products are welcome. Vendors are required to complete an application. Visit www.downtownbraselton.com

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Like his father before him, Mike “Big Dawg” Woods has become a fixture in the college football world, known for painting a bulldog on his head. But also like his father before him, Mike had a heart attack at a relatively young age. He was recently treated by the Athens Regional Cardiology team who performed a triple bypass. Today, Mike says he feels as good as he has in years and can’t wait to be with 92,000 of his closest friends in the stadium again this fall.

If you or someone you know has a history of heart disease, A-fib or you’re experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, call 706.475.1700 to schedule an appointment today with the

MOMS CLUB Continued from 3B

that MOMS Club has changed the way that I view female friendships.

“The members of this group are all selfless and amazing. Thank you to those of you who have offered so much support while my husband and I continue to transition with his job. The kind words, positive interactions with my family and even coming to babysit me when I was sick with vertigo are much appreciated,” said Schnizler.

The public Facebook page, MOMS Club of Jackson County, is where many

moms have found out about the club and/or subscribed to the newsletter. The club does not post a calendar there or meeting times to protect the moms and children. There is a private Facebook page for members only so the moms can share pictures, ask advice or make plans for other events.

For more information about the open house or about joining MOMS Club, contact Katie Griffin by phone at 678-997-6035 or email at momsclubofjacksoncounty@gmail.com. For more information about the International non-profit organization, visit momsclub. org.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Accept girlfriend’s behavior or let her go

Dear Carolyn: I have been in a relationship for six years.

From the outset it was a long-distance situation, as she was often off on extended work-related projects, but we had a very strong connection when together.

We have been making plans that would mean my following her to her longterm posting. She has also been my best friend for all these years.

In the past four months, she has become much more socially integrated, primarily through a current work situation. For the past six years she wasn’t very socially engaged and spent her spare time between projects with me.

Now she is going out sometimes multiple times a week with work-related comrades. They are mostly men. She does not invite me (I probably wouldn’t go to

if I can take this forever.

What if anything should/ can I be doing? How much time away from a partner is too much? — Lonely and Worried

Carolyn Hax most of them), and I don’t know if these folks know I exist.

She is much more social than I and is clearly thriving on these interactions, but I am feeling left behind and ignored.

She has insisted I have to let her do this. She feels she missed a lot when she was intensely focused on her work and is making up for this, but says this is just the way she is, and I will have to get used to it.

I love her deeply, but I am having a tremendously hard time coping with these many evenings she spends away from me. I don’t know

No. I won’t provide ammunition for a “should,” as in, your partner should spend more time with you or shouldn’t go out frequently with male colleagues.

The only ones deciding how much and what kind of time away is too much are the couple themselves.

I feel for you. Apparently you fell for a woman who was living outside her natural habitat. What you took as normal for her was not only an aberration, but a hardship for her.

You thought you were enough, she thought she’d return to a heavily populated social life as soon as her work permitted it. You never compared notes till now.

It appears neither of you is at fault; it’s just an accident of your circumstances.

But what you do now is all about choice. You can choose to recognize her as a social creature or choose to resist that side of her, wishing her back into socialabnegation mode.

You can choose to take or leave her as-is, or you can choose instead to hold on to these hopes for her that she’s ill-suited to fulfill.

And you can choose to talk openly about whether either of you can “take this forever.”

By “this” I don’t mean your different social speeds, since people can overcome those when they freely, mutually choose to — I mean your expectations of each other.

That she doesn’t invite you can mean anything from anticipating your “no” to inching toward a breakup.

WORKING IT OUT

JANRIC CLASSIC SUDOKU

Whatever it means, it demonstrates in miniature how she reconciles her louder ways with her quieter bond to you, so please tamp down your panic and ask. nnn Dear Carolyn: I did things with past partners that my new partner is judging me on.

I let slip about the past since it was germane to the conversation, and he completely freaked out and said he has to rethink the entire relationship.

He came back later and said he wanted to continue dating, but I pointed out my past is not up for debate or judgment. He disagrees, thinks he can judge me now since I admitted I would do the same things again and he has the right to leave me over my past.

His argument seems logical, but I can’t explain properly when I try to refute

the argument. Any ideas? — Anonymous He can judge you now, he’s correct that it’s his prerogative. He does have the right to leave you over your past.

What’s missing is the other half of his logic: You can judge him for thinking he can have it both ways, by deeming you morally inferior and a worthy partner. Google “gaslighting” — he’s got you halfway there already.

And, you have the right to leave him over his decision to hold this over your head — an act of control, demeaning you in perpetuity — instead of just accepting you and your past or breaking up with you, both of which are acts of integrity.

I strongly suggest you exercise this right.

Chat with Carolyn online at noon each Friday at www. washingtonpost.com.

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SOLUTION

Memorial Day Holiday Schedule Jackson County Transfer Station hours of operation during the holidays are: Monday.......05/25/15.......7:30 am – Noon

Compactor sites at New Kings Bridge/Jefferson River Road and Yarborough Crossing hours of operation During the holidays are: Monday.......05/25/15.......Closed

The Jackson County Transfer Station is located at: 100 Landfill Drive in Jefferson, GA 30549 Phone: 706-367-5253

Jackson County Government will be closed Monday, May 25, 2015 for Memorial Day.

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Houses For RentUnfurnished 2014 ExMark 60”zero turn commercial mower, Kawasaki Engine,6 series deck 28hp 75hrs $8,900 also identical 2010 bought new in 2011 29hp 450hrs $6,500 also 6’x16’ fully equipped double axel Lawn Trailer $1,800 call 706-897-7609 I Buy Snapper Riding Mowers Not Running.

Flowery Branch, 678617-5012

Misc. For Sale

PRINTERS-HP Designjet 1050c and 1050c plus Selling one WORKING Designjet 1050c and one 1050c plus that powers on but HASN’T BEEN TESTED to print- IF it doesn’t work, then it’s great for spare parts!

Both are setup for network printing with JetDirect cards. $500 for both or your best offer.

This is a STEAL! Prints everything from color posters to detailed building plans - you name it!

Extra ink & printheads included (Over $700 value ALONE)!! WILL need truck to pick up. dwoodard@ gainesvilletimes.com.

2000 Sonnebraune canopy home tanning bed, 110 volt regular outlet, Bellarium Plus 16 bulbs. $750.00 Please email jamocha2013@ gmail.com for inquiries.

FINE FURN., 50% off, Rockwell lathe & all access, stained glass machines w/ accessories & over 200 lbs of exotic stained glass, Armani statues, dining room set, dinette set, many other pieces of furn./paintings, Lg. sectional sofa, lthr & microfiber, brown & beige. 706-538-3161 PIERCE’S PINE STRAW - We now have fresh fallen #1 Slash Straw @ $3.25 per bale. Picked up $3.50 per bale delivered. We also now have #1 Savannah Long Leaf Straw. Pickup up $4 per bale. $4.50 delivered. Order while it is new & beautiful.

We are looking for Professional Spreaders.

Call me for pricing at 678-617-0403 or Margie, 678-677-6352 Call for orders after 6pm.

Thank-You Pierce’s Pinestraw We will spread!!

1507 Martin Luther King Blvd. Gainesville, GA POWER CHAIR- Jazzy.

Low usage. Needs 2 new batteries. Avail at Batteries+. ($180 ). Chair is $450 as is or $630 w/ new battery. 770-2068386

Musical Instruments PIANO - Jones Chickering console.

Medium pecan. $500.

770-540-5861

Sporting Equipment Treadmill- Nordic Track Elite 7500. Work out prog, TV screen, hvy duty. Like New! $850.

706-362-6788

WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507

SHIH-TZU WANTED. Female, blond, 1-2yrs old. Will accept puppy.

Loving, mature, home.

MS. T. 706-265-3607 WANTED TO BUY: Antiques & Collectibles.

Esp pottery. Fair prices.

770-532-6756 Wanted To Buy: Timber of all kinds.

5 acres or more.

Paying Top Dollar. 770869-3909; 706-677-3585

Homes-Rentals Business Property For Rent

Furniture

Pilgrims of Gainesville

NOW HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS Competitive pay/ benefits. Taking applications Mon-Fri, 8am-11am, 949 Industrial Blvd., Gainesville, GA. EO.E. M/F/VET/Disabled.

KING SIZE BED, SupR-Posture Imperial Mattress, very nice, solid wood headboard, new frame in box, $99.

404-406-8981

Guns SEVERAL NICE GUNS for sale.

Email kfd1969@yahoo. com.

Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com Beautiful 5BR/3BA located in Flowery BR. Gated backyrd, deck & pool, and pond. $1400mo. $50 sec dep.

678-982-7847 Dawson Cnty 3/2 C/H/A no pets, Refs. Dep. $650/ mo 706-216-1793

Mobile Homes For Rent E. Hall 3BR/2BA. Very Clean. No pets. $165wk., $300 dep. 770-536-3217 Gainesville, S/N Hall 1-3BR $85 & up, per wk No app fee. 1 week free 770-534-7596

Roommates Wanted MEN- Be$t, Pvt home, Furn BR, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwood. 770-530-1110

Homes & Real Estate Acreage For Sale

Investement Property Dawson Cnty. 9+ acres.

3 Homes. $259,900. 706216-1793

Mobile Homes For Sale 14X70 2BR/2BA -Set-up in Dixie Mobile Home Park. Garage, A/C & frig included. $12,000. 770861-8880.

3BR/2BA, 16’X76’, Countryside Lake Lanier, Buford. $12,000.

315-657-8700

Business Property For Sale

Boats & Marine 1984 Riviera Cruiser pontoon boat 28’ with swim deck. Restored in 2011. 1994 Johnson 88 SPL motor, no trailer. $6800 678 525-4003 BAYLINER 1988 - 17FT. w/trlr. Runabout. New upholstery, 2.4L Engine. $2800. 770-652-4412 Covered 26’x 26’ single slip dock Vinyl clad floats Treated wood decking 40’ gangway $1000.00 or best offer 678-696-5158

2004 Hurricane Motor Home, gas, 33 ft., 2 slides, Ford V10 engine, 36,000 miles, very good condition, 6 new tires, new canopy’s all around, new rear vision monitor, 2 TV’s, 2 AC units, sleeps 6, Sleep Number queen bed, micro/ convection/ grill, full winter cover. Asking $32,000. Phone 770-539-4301 for appt.

39’ 5th wheel trailer many cust. features Clean $5975.00 OBO 706/768-0113/778-0201 FLEETWOOD 2005 Expedition. 38N. Loaded. 3 slides. Exc cond. 39,500mi. $62,500.

706-318-0520

2221 Athens Highway, Gainesville $149,900 Hilton Head style 1,130 s.f. home zoned commercial on prime high visibility 4 lane Athens Highway near Gaines Mill Road corner - on 3 lots.

Brent Hoffman Berkshire Hathaway Georgia Properties Commercial Division 770-533-6721/Direct 770-536-3007/Office BrentHoffman.com

644 Banks St., Gainesville $89,900 Reduced - Nicely renovated small office building (900 s.f.) 3 offices with conference room, workroom-area and handicap bath just off Jesse Jewell Parkway.

Brent Hoffman Berkshire Hathaway Georgia Properties Commercial Division 770-533-6721/Direct 770-536-3007/Office BrentHoffman.com

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There are more than 175 quality pre-owned vehicles listed with corresponding monthly payment amounts and financing options.

Recreation

RV’s/Travel Trailers

FOR SALE Just Reduced $5,400.00 per acre 4336 East Hall Road, Hall County 45 acres with .71 miles of frontage along the North Oconee River in Hall County.

Privacy with close proximity to I-985.

Brent Hoffman Berkshire Hathaway Georgia Properties Commercial Division 770-533-6721/Direct 770-536-3007/Office BrentHoffman.com

Motorcycles

FOREST RIVER 2012 Forrester 32 ft, Class C Motor Home, Model 3011DS, 2 slides, loaded, 9,800 miles.

Home/770-869-7903 Cell/770-539-2013

Wheels Auto Parts TOYOTA 2002 Sequoia 250,000 miles. One owner, new tires, XM radio, leather, great condition. Needs new motor. $3,000. 404-9313250.

Autos For Sale

CADILLAC 2007 SRX, $14,987.

All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 carriagenissan.com

KIA 2009 Spectra SX $9,224 All Credit OK! Carriage Mitsubishi 770-635-2077 www. carriagemitsubishi.com MAZDA 2006 MX-5 Convertible Roadster-low miles, PS,PB,PW,PL,A/C, leather, PW mirrors, Bose AM/ FM/CD,6 spd auto w/ paddle shifters, new tires and battery, cruise control, after market exhaust. Asking $10,000.

678-714-9288

636 Industrial Blvd., Gainesville $2,700 a month 6,750 s.f. on .78 acres - Retail show room, Warehouse, Industrial use - Large lot with outside storage or expansion room.

Brent Hoffman Berkshire Hathaway Georgia Properties Commercial Division 770-533-6721/Direct 770-536-3007/Office BrentHoffman.com

851 Main St., Gainesville $176,000 w/ income (One suite rented) 3,782 s.f. (44.5’ x 85’) building at busy 4 way stop in the Mid-Town Gainesville District.

Zoned Industrial, this building can be used for most any use.

Brent Hoffman Berkshire Hathaway Georgia Properties Commercial Division 770-533-6721/Direct 770-536-3007/Office BrentHoffman.com

Rare Campground For Sale!

6045 Grant Ford Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506.

42.32 ac with 9ac Lake.

Olympic Pool, slide, Tennis or Basketball Ct, Dining Hall, for 100+, 10 RV camping pads, 7 Cabins, 33 Bunks, 2 BR Counselor Apt, Storage Bldg. 2 Pavilliions. $790,000.

Sylvia K Padrick, Realty Associates of Atlanta, LLC. 770-403-8308 C, 404-235-8900 Of

CADILLAC 2011 CTS, $17,987.

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CHEVY 2006 HHR, leather & sunroof, $6,987.

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CHEVY 2010 Cobalt, $6,987.

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CHEVY 2012 Malibu, $14,987.

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HONDA 2004 Shadow 1100. Leather bags, 3 helmets, windshield, custom pipes, lots of chrome. $4200/obo.

770-560-3621 SUZUKI 2005- 650. S40 Cruiser. Lo mi. Exc Cond.

Sale or trade for Camper or Trailer 678-316-3544

Sport Utility Vehicles CHEVY 2007 Tahoe LT leather with all of the options plus towing package!

Outstanding condition! Well maintained and very clean. $13,950 706-429-4578

GMC 2010 Terrain, $14,987.

All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 carriagenissan.com HYUNDAI 2011 Santa Fe. Exc Cond. White, 66k miles, $14,000. Call 770532-2588; 770-365-8084

SATURN 2008 Sky Redline, 32K miles, red & black, $14,900.

678-549-7288

Import Cars

HONDA 2012 Accord, EXL, $14,987.

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HYUNDAI 2008 Santa Fe, $10,987.

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KIA 2014 Optima LX, 14K miles, $17,987.

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JEEP 2014 Cherokee, 7K miles, $20,987.

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KIA 2009 Sorento, $11,987.

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TOYOTA 2010 Highlander, $14,987.

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Trucks

NISSAN 2006 Altima 2.5S, $7,987.

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NISSAN 2007 Murano, $10,987.

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NISSAN 2011 Sentra, $10,976.

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Wanted To Buy

Stuff Appliances

Three Offices For Rent Inside Echo Wellness Center, Old Town Flowery Branch. Call Lisa 678-570-0255

DODGE 1988 Dakota.

V6, 5speed, Asking $2500. 770-7187850

DODGE 2014 Ram Quad Cab, 4K miles, $27,987.

All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 carriagenissan.com FORD 1988-F-250. 7.3 diesel, 5spd, Ext Cab. VGC.. Trade possible. $4,500/obo. 770-9670751

GMC 2013 Sierra, 4x4, Crew Cab, $31,987.

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NISSAN 2012 Cube, $13,987.

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NISSAN 2015 Altima, 579 miles, $19,987.

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SUBARU 2011 Outback, $18,987.

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TOYOTA 2013 Camry SE, $15,987.

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NISSAN 2013 Titan, Crew Cab, $27,987.

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NISSAN 2014 Frontier Ext Cab, 6K miles, 4x4, $24,987.

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TOYOTA 1993 PICK-UP. 4 cyl. w/camper, white, 135K mi. $3400. Ask for Cliff 404-520-0933