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Widening of Highway 211 will proceed

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Traffic concerns along Highway 211 in Braselton’s town limits in Barrow and Gwinnett counties will be addressed as roundabouts and road widening are on the horizon in anticipation of additional commercial development along the busy stretch.

After nearly an 18-month effort to get less than an acre of property which the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) no longer needs, the land, located between Interstate 85 and Holiday Inn Express on Highway 211, is being donated to the Town of Braselton.

Mayor Bill Orr and the Braselton Town Council agreed at Monday’s voting session to accept the right-of-way from the Georgia Department of Transportation and authorized an application for a Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) grant project for

Highway 211 widening and roundabouts.

At the council’s Sept. 3 work session, Town Manager Jennifer Dees said the parcel is needed for the next phase of Braselton Parkway.

In May of 2014, Gov. Nathan Deal announced the approval of funding for the Braselton Parkway Extension project – one of 20 transportation infrastructure projects totaling $33 million in grants and loans funded through GTIB. The Braselton Parkway Extension project received a $1 million GTIB award.

The new roadway will extend Braselton Parkway from Jesse Cronic Road in Jackson County to Highway 211 in Barrow County.

The north end of the new roadway will align with the existing Braselton Parkway/Jesse Cronic Road intersection and then continue south paralleling I-85 from Jesse Cronic Road, crossing over the Mulberry River with

PBS film details local war hero’s exploits

a bridge.

The route will intersect with the existing intersection of Highway 211 and Tour De France Drive, the main entrance to Chateau Elan.

The project will now move forward, and Highway 211 will be widened with construction slated to begin next September and be completed in September of 2017. Two roundabouts will be constructed rather than a median separating the lanes of traffic which would have forced visitors to the resort to drive down to a break in the median and return.

The added expense of the project’s roundabouts are being handled by the development company.

The widening project will end near the entrance of the Tuscany Drive Professional Park, a commercial/office development just before the bridge over Duncan Creek,

9-11: WE WILL NEVER FORGET A 9-11 program was held at the Jefferson Civic Center and East Jackson Comprehensive High School’s Army Junior ROTC Eagle Battalion hosted a veterans and public safety recognition. See Page 3B and ClickThePaper.com

Jefferson native’s story to premiere Nov. 8

By JEFF GILL

Regional staff

JEFFERSON — Jokes about red carpets and paparazzi aside, Ginger Gause of Jefferson knows what she wants to say to the audience before the film about her heroic grandfather starts.

“I want to stand up and tell everybody thank you for donating and helping with this project,” she said. “As family, I’m just grateful to everyone for fulfilling dreams. ... It’s just God coming on through.”

Gause is an integral part of a group of people, including Garland Reynolds and Abit Massey of Gainesville, promoting a documentary about Army Maj. Damon J. “Rocky” Gause, a Jefferson native and World War II hero.

“It is one of the better individual stories on World War II that I’ve ever come across,” said Tim Gray, chairman of the World War II Foundation and the film’s producer.

“It’s got every element in it. It really should be a full-length movie and someday it will be, but I think we should at least get it into a documentary form.”

The 90-minute film is expected to get broadcast at some point on Public Broadcasting System stations. Before that happens, area residents can view the film at a world premiere set for Nov. 8.

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WEST JACKSON FIRE DISTRICT

Second station site means ISO back to 4

As promised, the West Jackson Fire Department is notifying residents of the Township at Mulberry that their homeowners insurance rates should be coming down by the end of the year.

Some homeowners living outside the 5-mile radius of the West Jackson Fire Station had experienced a significant increase in insurance premiums when the Insurance Services Office put some properties to the highest rating possible – a 10, meaning that there was insufficient fire protection.

According to West Jackson Fire Chief Ben Stephens, the increase to a

10 from a 4 caused some premiums to jump from $500 a year to $6,000 a year.

“It brings me pleasure to inform you that the Insurance Services Office has accepted our Station 2 location and have added this to our total Public Protection Classification,” said Stephens in a letter to community members.

“This means that the ISO rating for your area will be returned to the PPC 4 rating that the rest of the District currently enjoys. ISO places a future effective date on all changes to the PPC

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and other funding is being pursued to widen Highway 211 beyond the GTIB project.

In 2009, Halvorsen Development Corporation, a Florida development company, proposed a mix of retail and office buildings on about 237 acres located across from Chateau Elan in the northeastern corner of the Ga. 211 and Interstate 85 intersection is to include about 1.3 million square feet of office, commercial and retail buildings. The project would wrap alongside of and behind the existing Publix and other commercial properties in The Vineyards.

The economic slowdown delayed the project timeline as construction had originally been projected to being in 2011 or 2012 with the phased project anticipated to take place over a five-year period.

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The Paper publishes its final edition This will be the final edition of The Paper of Braselton, Chateau Elan and Hoschton.

When The Paper was started in 2006, it was with the hope of creating a new community newspaper that would not only keep area residents informed but also be a viable advertising vehicle for local businesses in the region.

Unfortunately, expected advertising revenues failed to materialize as production and delivery costs continued to climb.

The Paper is distributed for free to some 12,000 households in the area..

“Over the years, The Paper and its team have created a valuable presence and meaningful partnerships here,” said Publisher Charlotte Atkins.

“However, we have not been able to create the revenue needed to make this a sustainable business. We have subsidized the operation of The Paper for years in the hopes that the financial support would grow to an acceptable level; unfortunately it has not.”

Editor LeAnne Akin will continue to cover the community for publication on clickthepaper.com as well as for The Times daily newspaper and its magazines, and its sister publication in nearby Barrow County.

“This does not mean we are discontinuing news coverage or advertising opportunities for this region,” said Atkins. “We will continue coverage of the community in The Times, Lanier Life plus our magazines and by offering online and mobile digital solutions that will allow our business partners in this area to reach the considerable audience we have in North Georgia.”

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Jackson County school millage rate to be rolled back

By LEANNE AKIN

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Braselton Rotarians Greg Wilson, who coordinated the grant application through Rotary International, president Leigh Carroll and treasurer Aimee Souto presented West Jackson Elementary School a check for $6,000 for e-readers, tablets and e-books during Monday’s meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education. Meg Barber, who was media specialist at West Jackson Intermediate when Souto suggested the project for Carroll’s presidential year, and principal Troy Johnson, accepted the funds which will supplement the school’s Innovation Grant.

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With its second official hearing behind it, the Jackson County Board of Education is preparing for an Oct. 5 called board meeting at which a resolution for the official closure of the West Jackson Primary School campus will be signed.

The primary school and the former intermediate school are now combined at West Jackson Elementary School, which hosted the board meeting. Prior to the session, tours were provided by student leaders.

The former primary school will be demolished so that a new middle school can be constructed to provide relief to a crowded West Jackson Middle School.

The board will also plan to set the milllage rate during that

7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 session.

The proposal being considered will find the millage rate being rolled back from the current 19.276 to 19.16 mills.

At the Sept. 10 work session, Superintendent April Howard said she is “very excited about the return of our (property) values.” She also noted there is improvement coordination and communication between the Jackson County Tax Assessors Office, Tax Commissioner Candace Taylor and the school system.

In other business, the board: ■■ Approved the Gordon Street Center Intergovernmental Agreement with the Jackson County and a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) expenditure up to $80,000 for roof replacement and repair and another $80,000 for resurfacing and redesign of the parking area at the facility.

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Continued from 1A The Highway 211 transportation improvements are essential for the project as well as to relieve traffic congestion as more traffic is being generated by the health care-related development around the new Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton on Friendship Road which feeds a six-lane highway into the current twolane Highway 211. The hospital was also delayed when its Certificate of Need application was challenged by the then-owner of Barrow Regional Medical Center and that legal battle continued until a higher court paved the way for the state’s first net new hospital in 20 years. That facility opened on April 1 and an addition is already under way.

The road widening project will also incorporate Gwinnett County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) dollars with the Gwinnett county line located near the entrance of The Falls of Braselton. Half the project is in Barrow while the other half is in Gwinnett. Braselton is unique in that its municipal limits stretch into four counties – Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall and Jackson.

“It’s an expensive project,” said Dees.

GDOT should have additional funds to tackle concerns such as grass growing tall along 347

By JEFF GILL

Regional staff

A bill passed last year to improve Georgia’s roads is getting into the weeds — quite literally.

While most of the attention may have been on the need to fix roads and bridges, the state’s new transportation funding law — popularly known as House Bill 170, its General Assembly designation — also addresses very basic maintenance, as one South Hall resident found out last week.

Brian Luders, who lives in Reunion Country Club off Ga. 347/Friendship Road, emailed area officials, including the Georgia Department of Transportation, after finding a swath of tall grass along Ga. 347 between Spout Springs Road and Ga. 211/Old Winder Highway.

“Not sure who is supposed to be in charge of upkeep of this wonderful new public amenity, but it is not being taken care of very well,” Luders wrote in an email, which included a picture of the stretch in question.

“So please direct me to the right person.”

The stretch was mowed and Luders got a response from Matt Needham, DOT Area 1 engineer representing Dawson, Hall, Forsyth and Gwinnett counties.

“On a positive note, with House Bill 170 having passed, the department is gearing up for the spring to begin contracting mowing out,” Needham wrote.

“In the past, this has been constrained by GDOT’s budget, but this coming spring we will be able to mow twice as much as before.

This should keep areas like this looking good for the people who use these sidewalks and paths.”

Teri Pope, DOT district spokeswoman, confirmed as much.

“New funding for transportation through HB 170 will allow GDOT to better maintain our roadway network statewide,” she said.

“Additional mowing is a part of the enhanced maintenance plan.”

DOT mowed only twice per season in recent years, Pope said.

Richard Mayberry Braselton Councilman ple in my district are saying about truck count,” said Mayberry, regarding the addition of another distribution center at Braselton Parkway. “As their representative, I feel the need to speak up for them. We are not just concerned about an increase in truck traffic, but that property, zoned at general commercial, is best.”

Beautification grant sought

Rezoning denied for R-3 zoning

Also approved at Monday’s session was the Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Council (REBC) grant, formerly the GATEway grant program, for a project for the intersection of Highway 53 and 124.

Dees reported at the work session that the town has received GATEway grants for enhancements made on the Highway 211 and Highway 53 exits of Interstate 85 and application was made last year for Highway 53 and 124 in hopes of replacing the grass of the medians with plantings to reduce maintenance demands. While that application was not successful, Dees said the new REBC grant has addressed comments obtained from the previous effort and she is confident the grant can be obtained.

The Braselton Town Council officially denied the application for a change in zoning classification from Lexes Homes on property identified as Jackson County Tax Parcel B02037. The current zoning classification is R-1, and the R-3 rezoning was requested for the proposed development of four detached single-family homes. Planning Director Kevin Keller and Braselton Planning Commission recommended denial of the application, and the request was discussed in full during the August council meeting. Council members agreed to take one month to discuss the change in zoning, and some said they believed the change to R-3 should not be made.

As for the consideration of a motion to reconsider item RZ-15-03, Mayor Orr made a motion for reconsideration. Councilman Richard Mayberry opposed, while the others accepted. Orr then made a motion to approve the application for rezoning 15-03 with additions recommended by the planning commission. Again, Mayberry voted in opposition.

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Special events permits granted Two special event permits were accepted at Monday’s meeting. One is from Chateau Elan for its annual Vineyard Fest on Nov. 8 and the other is from Tapps Ale House for the Braselton Antique and Holiday Festival happening Oct. 23-25.

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Continued from 1A The documentary is a retelling of “The War Journal of Major Damon ‘Rocky’ Gause,” published in 1999 and based on Gause’s journal entries, and it will premiere at the William Duncan Martin Performing Arts Center on the Jefferson High School campus in Jefferson.

Gause, who became a P-40 fighter pilot after joining the Army Air Corps in 1938, was stationed in the Philippines when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941. He volunteered to drive a load of food to Bataan, where thousands of American and Filipino troops were being held by Japanese.

Gause had to abandon the truck, jumping into a river to escape, but was captured.

He stole his Japanese guard’s bayonet, stabbed him and ran for a nearby beach.

He set out in an abandoned lifeboat for Corregidor, a small rocky island in the Philippines, but had to swim most of the 3 miles after it sank.

Gause passed out, and when he woke up 36 hours later, a familiar face was looking down on him — a classmate

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‘I am going to stick with what the people in my district are saying about truck count... As their representative, I feel the need to speak up for them. (because of truck traffic) ... that property, zoned at general commercial, is best.’

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Army Major Damon “Rocky” Gause from Martin Institute in Jefferson, Army Nurse Mildred “Millie” Dalton.

Dalton nursed him back to health as the Japanese threatened Corregidor, where she and several other nurses continued to treat the wounded. Later, under a barrage of enemy fire, Gause swim for his life to the mainland.

Friendly Filipinos helped hide Gause on the islands until August 1942, when he and another U.S. Army officer, W.L. Osborne, repaired a dilapidated 20-foot boat and set out on a harrowing 3,200mile voyage to Australia.

Gen. Douglas MacArthur presented both the Distin-

‘History to them is the 1950s or 1960s. People need to know there were people like Rocky and what they went through resonates today in terms of people overcoming adversity.’

Producer Tim Gray Chairman of the World War II Foundation

guished Service Cross.

Gause’s life was cut short in March 1944, when a plane he was testing crashed near London.

His widow, Ruth Evans, married Vernon Carter, an Army sergeant who survived the Pearl Harbor attack and still lives in Jefferson.

She and her son, Damon Lance Gause, or Ginger Gause’s father, turned Rocky Gause’s journal into a well-received book, which would be reviewed by The New York Times. Mother and son have since died.

Hollywood became quickly interested in the book. Variety reported in February 1999 that Miramax Films bought the rights to Gause’s story, with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck serving as executive producers.

“Ensuing difficulties with the script, however, led to the movie being scrapped,” said Reynolds, a Gainesville architect who has taken on other projects of historic note.

The documentary took shape about two to three years ago when Reynolds and Gray drove to Atlanta.

Reynolds suggested Gray look into Gause’s story.

Gray wasn’t familiar then with the story, so Reynolds promised to send him a copy of the book. Gray beat him to the punch, however, looking it up online and later telling Reynolds, “That’s the most incredible journal I’ve ever

read. I’ve got to do a documentary on it.”

But the film required about $100,000 to be raised.

Companies and individuals contributed, making it a reality, Reynolds said.

“I put the money up myself for the trailer,” he said.

In a meeting last week at Jefferson High School to discuss the premiere and other particulars, such as advance publicity, Reynolds said, “Let’s not sell ourselves short on this. This is a major ... international documentary. It will be played over and over again on PBS stations.”

Massey’s grandson, Chandler Massey, who won the Daytime Emmy Award for his work on “Days of Our Lives,” will narrate the documentary. Kyle Chandler, who has won the Primetime Emmy Award for his role on “Friday Night Lights” also is involved.

And Corey Smith, country music star from Jefferson, wrote a song for the film.

Gray said he believes the story is one that needs to be told.

“Americans live in the present moment. That’s how they live,” he said. “History to them is the 1950s or 1960s.

People need to know there were people like Rocky and what they went through resonates today in terms of people overcoming adversity.

“Whatever they went through in 1942 still applies to people’s lives today.”

“A contract for mowing at least three times a year, herbicide treatment and litter pickup is out for bid right now,” she added.

Other additional maintenance work the DOT will focus on includes vegetation management inside rights of way, guardrail repairs and upgrades and efforts to make “road surface last as long as possible,” Pope said.

The transportation law was pushed last year by lawmakers as a way to help catch up on road needs throughout the state, with some $830 million to $850 million expected to be generated each year.

The law primarily eliminated the state fuel sales tax and enacted a 26-cent excise tax. It also calls for electric car owners to pay an annual $200 fee — $300 for those used for commercial purposes — and removes a $5,000 tax credit serving as a purchase incentive.

“What the new revenues are going to do is give us the ability to be more flexible,” DOT Commissioner Russell McMurry has said.

“Where we always depend on federal funds to do big projects, we might able to do some of those projects with state money.”

That frees up federal money for maintenance projects, “where there is a much simpler environmental (process) and bureaucracy that you have to work through.”

“And maintenance is a project,” said state Sen. Steve Gooch, R-Dahlonega, who helped lead a House-Senate committee that formed last year to address state transportation funding.

“We’ve got literally just billions of dollars’ worth of needs in our state ... and we’ve got to address them soon.”

Ga. 347, which crosses South Hall from Buford to Braselton, will become a big maintenance obligation for the state.

The 8-mile, $38.4 million project, which is set for completion Jan. 12, calls for the fourand six-lane road to be widened between Interstate 985 and Ga. 211.

Beyond that, the DOT has plans to widen Ga. 347 to Lanier Islands resort.

When done, it will feature the longest section of sidewalk in Hall County, Pope said.

World premiere of the ‘Rocky’ Gause story What: Documentary about Jefferson native’s World War II heroics When: 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 Where: William Duncan Martin Performing Arts Center, Jefferson Admission: $12, adults, and $6, students in high school or younger, if ordered online and to ensure a seat (details to be announced later); $10, adults, and $5, students in high school or younger, at the door. Buy tickets in advance at www.jeffersoncommunitytheatre.com/tickets Contact: Tim Gray, producer, at timgray@wwiifoundation. org

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101 Mobility grows to help customers age at home or gain their independence 101 Mobility, a business owned by Braselton Mayor Bill Orr, his wife, Garol with co-owner Wayne Offenhaur, is growing by leaps and bounds.

The 101 Mobility team has grown as well, complete with two people who are certified installers and elevator mechanics. Orr says they are looking to hire at least two more employees who are willing to join their team. Since the company has grown so quickly, it is crucial to hire additional help.

101 Mobility of Greater Atlanta and 110 Mobility of North Georgia, with its office at 935 Highway 124, Suite 206 in Braselton, is a provider and installer of the most trusted brands of mobility and accessibility equipment available today.

Serving North Georgia, 101 Mobility now has a larger footprint. For their VA contract, they serve veterans anywhere in the state that is practical, if the order comes from the VA hospital in Augusta or Decatur. Their direct consumer and commercial business serves Braselton and the surrounding areas, as well as Hoschton, Augusta, Conyers, Athens, Lawrenceville, Decatur, Druid Hills, Duluth, Alpharetta, Roswell, Gainesville, Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw and all suburbs including North Druid Hills, Chamblee, Tucker as well as and points north to the state line. It is a market that makes every day activities much smoother and easier for people with mobility limitations or disabilities. The ability to walk up and down stairs or getting in and out of a vehicle is something that is taken for granted by most people. For those who are unable to do these things easily, 101 Mobility steps in and makes these everyday tasks easy again.

“Most of our customers have trouble getting around due to physical disabilities or age-related challenges,” said Orr. “We provide a means to live in their home with minor changes that make a major difference.”

101 Mobility provides a wide variety of lifts and other related items. Stair lifts help customers navigate stairs without falling, while ceiling lifts involve installing a track in the ceiling of a home so a patient can move around by

activating the lift. Patient lifts allow residents to reach decks or second story floors, vertically. Auto lifts attach to a car, van or truck and make it easier to take a scooter with them when they travel outside of the home. As for ramps, sometimes a simple obstacle seems like a mountain, 101 Mobility provides ramps and threshold ramps that make “mole hills out of mountains.” Elevators make it easy to bring an assistive device from one floor to another, as do portable lifts and vertical platform lifts. Orr said at 101 Mobility, they are passionate about listening to their customers and creating an environment that will be comfortable to them.

“We have realized that a majority of our customers feel comfortable staying in their homes, so our goal is to make it easy for them to get around,” said Orr. Not only does 101 Mobility install lifts, ramps and other accessibility necessities, they are also always looking for ways to get involved with the community and organizations that benefit people with disabilities.

“There are so many wonderful groups whether through church, locally developed charities to national organizations. We find new ways to assist every day.

Many of our local EMC’s, also known as electric membership cooperatives, have foundations that help members acquire solutions,” said Orr. “The many foun-

The 101 Mobility team is expanding to help people, including veterans, regain their independence or safely stay in their homes by providing and installing the type of lifts and other devices needed to aid the customer and caregivers.

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We partner with these many organizations to provide real workable solutions that allow for positive change and the best possible solutions for our customers. Foundations

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101 Mobility is a company that helps people — both the customers and the employees. It provides both full-time and part-time jobs for those in the community, and they serve the area with the intent of allowing their customers to safely live in their homes and “age in place.”

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we provide that ability for a customer to independently get down stairs for the first time independently or over a threshold that can be as little as a two inches, everyone’s emotions run high.”

101 Mobility recently provided a veteran with a simple 5-inch height ramp so he could get out of his home by himself. Orr said that tears of happiness flowed to see him regain his independence.

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OBITUARIES Danny Austin

Died Sept. 9, 2015 Danny Austin, 68, of Winder, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015.

He was a member of The Winder First Baptist Church for 57 years and attended The Blended Blessing Sunday School Class. Danny loved his community and was active in many things including The Winder Masonic Lodge #333 for 48 years, coached and was a board member of the Winder Dixie Youth for many years and even after retirement he worked part-time for Akins Ford and the Winder Community Center. He loved his family and enjoyed spending every extra moment with them and attending any event possible with his grandchildren. Danny had a great love for high school and college football. He was preceded in death by his father, Mercer Dennis Austin.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Judy Austin; son, Jason Austin (Danielle) of Winder; daughters, Kim Hunter and Kelly Macaw, both of Winder; mother, Myrtle Austin “Granny” of Winder; and grandchildren, Trent Hunter, Cassie Hunter, Morgan Macaw, Jackson Austin and Brady Macaw.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at Winder First Baptist Church with the Rev. Spencer Breedlove officiating.

Interment will follow in Barrow Memorial Gardens Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.

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Amy Lou Barnes

Died Sept. 9, 2015 Amy Lou Barnes, 31, of Statham, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015.

Amy played the clarinet for Winder-Barrow High School and always had a love for music. She was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include her son, Jacob Benjamin Dove of Statham; parents, Johnny and Rosa Pruett Barnes of Statham; brother, Robert Shane (Amy) of Carlton; sister, Jennifer Oates (Kenneth) of Bethlehem; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , Leukemia CLL, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens.

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Ed Burns

Died Sept. 13, 2015 Edward “Ed” R. Burns, 78, of Jefferson, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015.

Born in Holyoak, Colo., he was a son of the late Ralph and Louisa Colvin Burns. He attended Colorado State University and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was the former owner of several food companies and was retired from the U.S. Post Office. He was a much loved husband, father and grandfather and will be missed more than words can say. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Burns.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Martha Anglin Burns; daughters, Eva Khattob and her husband Mohab of Bahrain, Launa Karasuno of Japan and Misty Burns of Jefferson; and grandchildren, Kyle and Kala Hubbard, Yesmeen, Omie and Tarek Khattob and Enna and Ren Karasuno.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, in Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce with Pastor Robin Self officiating.

Memorials may be made

to the First Christian Church of Jefferson, P.O. Box 988, Jefferson, GA 30549.

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Greg Millwood officiating.

Interment followed in Evergreen Memorial Park.

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Died Sept. 9, 2015 Verlin Lee Byers, 63, of Commerce, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, at his residence.

Born April 23, 1952 in Hayesville, N.C., he was a son of the late Frank and Katie Painter Byers. He was selfemployed in the construction industry and was of the Baptist faith. He was also preceded in death by his daughters, Valarie Vanderford and Crystal Stephens.

Survivors include his loving wife, Dorinda Gay Byers; son, Eugene Byers of Commerce; brothers, Terry Lee Byers and Paul George Byers, both of Maysville, and Frank Lee Byers of Ohio, sisters, Shirley Brownlee of Lawrenceville and Lois Jean Henson of Cornelia; grandchildren, Justin Johnson, Taylor Byers, Daniel Vanderford and Kevin Vanderford; special nephews, Bristol and Bryson Banister; and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Derek Anglin officiating. Burial was in Shadowlawn Cemetery in Lawrenceville.

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Lettie Chambers

Died Sept. 11, 2015 Lettie Chambers, 72, of Nicholson, died Friday, Sept.

11, 2015.

She was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Ruby Alma Gunter Holloman and was also preceded in death by a brother, William E. Holloman; and sister, Helen Bailey. She was a retired control board operator with Reliance Electric.

Survivors include her husband, Paul “David” Chambers; sons, Tony M. Kidd of Comer and Terry (Linda) Kidd of Carlton; sisters, Martha (George) Fortson of Athens, Frances King of Carlton and Harriette Holloman of Crawford; brothers, John C. Holloman of Belton, S.C., Walter A. Holloman of McAlpine, Fla., Bobby Holloman and Jimmy Holloman, both of Crawford, and George A. (Linda) Holloman of Hull; grandchildren, Kelly D. Kidd of Crawford and Trent D. Kidd of Jefferson; great-grandchildren, Ethan L. Bray and Kayden C. Kidd; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Terry Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Carlton Cemetery.

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Evelyn Hardegree Cheatham

Died Sept. 10, 2015 Evelyn Hardegree Cheatham, 83, of Statham, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015.

She was a member of Providence United Methodist Church and attended Mount Tabor Baptist Church.

She retired from H&H Manufacturing as a seamstress.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Cora Lee Martin Hardegree; husband, Leroy Cheatham; and brothers, Charles Hardegree, James Cheatham and Ellis Cheatham.

Survivors include her sister, Jean Cook of Winder; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev.

Died Sept. 12, 2015 The Rev. Harold G. Crawford, 84, of Commerce, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015.

He graduated from the Immanuel Baptist Theological Seminary May 18, 1990 with an associate degree in Bible.

He was a graduate of Mercer University with a special certificate in Christian education and an advanced certificate in Christian education from the Georgia Baptist Convention’s educational training program. He served six years as registrar for the Serepta Extension Center, which held classes at the First Baptist Church of Commerce. He is former pastor of Center Baptist Church in Athens, and served as chaplain coordinator of the TriCounty Ministerial Association for three years. He also served as the inmate counselor and chaplain at the Jackson County Correctional Institution for six years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Mae Elrod Crawford; daughters, Pam Phillips and Phyllis Veal; and brothers, Roy Crawford and James Crawford.

Survivors include his son, Gordon (Debbie) Crawford of Commerce; daughters, Patricia (Terry) Smith of Jefferson and Penni (Derek) Jones of Commerce; sisters, Eva Ingram, Reba Wood and Mary Bruce, all of Commerce; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, at Madison Street Baptist Church with the Rev. David Harbin, Rev. Dwayne Owensby and Rev. Dayton Logan officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery.

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Mary Evelyn Dailey

Died Sept. 12, 2015 Mary Evelyn Dailey, 67, of Commerce, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015.

A daughter of Rose Whitfield Leachman and the late Hoyt Leachman, she was a retired secretary with the City of Commerce.

Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, Terry Dailey; daughter, Kellie (Mike) Ross of Commerce; son, Scott Dailey of Commerce; sisters, Bonnie Morgan, Bernice Wilder, Barbara Black, all of Commerce, and Betty Ledbetter of Winder; grandchildren, Landon and Logan Ross; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Strickland officiating. Burial followed in Grey Hill Cemetery.

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Gavin Cole Dobbs

Died Sept. 8, 2015 Infant Gavin Cole Dobbs of Jefferson died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

Survivors include his parents, Timothy Gaines and Alexis Dobbs of Jefferson;

brother, Hunter Dobbs of Jefferson; grandparents, Paula Thompson of Jefferson, Tommy Dobbs of Newnan, James Gaines of Jefferson and Tracey Galloway of Homer; and great-grandparents, Roy and Diane Thompson of Jefferson and Mack L. Gaines of Jefferson.

Graveside services were held Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, in Grey Hill Cemetery.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Sept. 17, 2015

Mae Alice Gower

Died Sept. 8, 2015 Mae Alice Gower, 78, of Winder, died Tuesday, Sept.

8, 2015.

Born in Auburn, she was a daughter of the late Alvin and Annie Allen Everett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gower in 2007, and her son, Danny Thomas Gower in 2013. She was a member of Hebron Baptist Church and was a retired manager with Walmart.

Survivors include her children and spouses, Terry Dwayne and Lisa Gower of Winder, Sherri G. and Vince Neal of Dunnellon, Fla., and Tony Randall and Deanna Gower of Auburn; grandchildren, Brandy Nicole Gower, Terry James Gower, Seth Thomas Gower, Bryan Vincent Neal and Ansleigh Grace Gower; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life and visitation was held Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, in the fellowship hall of Duncan Creek Congregational Church in Buford. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis National Research Foundation, 200 Oceangate, Suite 830, Long Beach, CA 90802.

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Melissa L. Hawks

Died Sept. 7, 2015 Melissa L. Hawks, 65, of Bethlehem, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at her residence.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Ernie and Melva Williams Hawks. She was a former employee of the Avon Corporation where she served in customer service.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Paula and Cory Dailing of Bethlehem and Kenny and Amanda New of McKenzie, Tenn.; grandchildren, Sabien Lively, Alysa Dailing, Logan Dailing, Savannah Dailing, Courtney New, Austin New and Davis Leach; sisters and brother-in-law, Debbie Hawks and Cindy and Mike Corey, all of Mason, Ohio; and brother, Greg Hawks of Vero Beach, Fla. A funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral home. Interment was in Gwinnett Memorial Park.

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Mildred Doss Jordan

Died Sept. 17, 2015 Mildred Doss Jordan, 91, of Maysville, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015.

She was a daughter of the late Embry Doss and Flonie Black Doss and was also preceded in death by her husband, Erastus Jordan; son, Michael Jordan; son-in-law, Pat Hall; brother, James Doss; and sister, Bernice

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Joseph Nelson Nix

Died Sept. 8, 2015 Joseph Nelson “Nickie” Nix, 72, died Tuesday, Sept.

8, 2015, in Barrington, Ill., after a fight with cancer.

A resident of both Chicago, Ill., and Commerce, Georgia, he was a proud son of Commerce where his early years were enjoyed with Nelson Sr., and Marguerite Nix. He was an honor graduate of Commerce High School where he was a member of winning debate teams, the crack Tiger Band and class president. He continued his education at the University of Georgia in Athens where he earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degrees.

He was an able communicator during his career, a teller of stories and a columnist for the Commerce News in retirement. He delighted in staying in touch with Commerce area relatives, friends and associates and others he had known throughout his life. Relatives on both the Nix and Gainesville Parks sides of the family were loved and respected.

Nelson, also known as Nickie, worked his way through school at several local businesses where he gained invaluable experience but was best known for his time as an air personality and news person with WJJC Radio beginning in high school and later college through graduate school.

One of his work projects in grad school was a complete reset and modernization of the Commerce Police Department where he was a sworn officer. He was able to reorganize, retrain and reequip every member using funding he obtained from federal programs.

He completed Air Force ROTC at the University achieving Cadet Lieutenant Colonel and was commissioned upon graduation.

Among his contributions to the war effort was as liaison to the Angel Flight, a popular drill team made up of sorority women. He was very proud of his active duty service record which included a visible role in the exploits of a famous aircraft, the SR-71 Blackbird, which remains the world’s fastest and highest flying jet. He was regularly seen on national media as spokesman for that program. Nelson attained the rank of Captain in three years and had a number of achievements during assignments with nuclear missile,

bomber, fighter and tanker units and while deployed to Korea after the USS Pueblo incident where he was on the wing staff of Col. Chuck Yeager.

A varied career after the military included marketing, communications and advertising positions with C&S National Bank, The Mead Corporation and top 10 New York advertising agency N W Ayer where he supervised the entire southeastern region and was thrilled to work on launching the Volunteer Army with the Top Ten “Be All You Can Be” campaign.

He was gratified that recruiting quotas in his area of responsibility were met for six years in a row. An offer from Backer, Spielvogel, Bates, the world’s largest agency, led to a move to Chicago where he worked to get Hyundai automobiles established and later, was vice president of Burrell Communications, specializing in reaching ethnic markets.

After working on a proposed new Chicago airport, he was recruited to manage Lake Point Tower, a landmark 70-story residential building on Lake Michigan where he also resided.

Returning to work after a first retirement, he was able to pursue long held interests as Director of Training and Safety for the City of Chicago and Construction Manager for Hilton Hotels before retiring again. He also continued to be active in operations of Lake Point Tower on a volunteer basis.

He was a lifetime member of the Air Force Association, the USAF Blackbird Association and a number of professional and safety organizations including the Society of Professional Journalists and DiGamma Kappa Broadcasting Society.

Survivors include a number of cousins, nieces and nephews primarily Georgia residents.

Services were held Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at First Baptist Church of Commerce with Dr. Carlton Allen officiating and assisted by Chief John Gaissert. Interment followed in Gray Hill Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Commerce First Baptist Church are encouraged.

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Mary Uldeen Sears

Died Sept. 11, 2015 Mary Uldeen Sears, 89, of Commerce, died at her residence on Friday evening, Sept. 11, 2015.

A daughter of the late Walter Crumley and the late Ida Brown Crumley, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Sears; and 3 sons, Johnny, Paul and Westley.

Survivors include her son, Michael Sears of Commerce; daughter, Sybil Cornell of Commerce; brother, Dickie Crumley of Commerce; sisters, Loretta Barnes of Maysville and Brenda Smith of Commerce; 14 grandchildren; and a number of greatgrandchildren.

Services were held Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Grey Hill Cemetery.

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Survivors include her daughters, Melodee Hall and Polly (Hillyer) Godfrey, both of Maysville; daughterin-law, Barbara Jordan of Maysville; grandchildren, Keith and Kyle Hall, Michelle Madden and Marie Godfrey; great-grandchildren, Patrick Madden and Ariel Hall; and special nephew, Jeff Carr.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. J.D. Sosebee officiating.

Burial followed in Jackson Memorial Gardens in Commerce.

Memorials may be made to the Oconee Baptist Church Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, 4554 Highway 82 North, Commerce, GA 30529.

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Richard Lee Schwartz

Died Sept. 14, 2015 Richard Lee Schwartz, 87, of Clermont, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at his residence.

Born on Nov. 10, 1927, in Harrisburg, Ill., he had lived in Hall County for a number of years. He was the son of the late Herman and Coral Boatwright Schwartz. He was retired from United Cities Gas Co., having worked there 43 years, serving as the area manager. He served in the United States Army and was a member of Gainesville First United Methodist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Schwartz; and brother, Fred Schwartz.

Survivors include his sons, James L. Schwartz and John R. Schwartz, both of Clermont; daughter, Jayne E. Tanner of Braselton; sister, Mary E. Chase of Alton, Ill.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and other relatives.

A graveside service was held Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at Alta Vista Cemetery with Dr. Phil DeMore officiating. Interment was in Alta Vista Cemetery.

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On Sunday, Sept. 13, Cross Pointe Mill Creek, located inside Mill Creek High School, celebrated its first anniversary.

Led by Senior Teaching Pastor James Merritt and Campus Pastor Chad Logan, Cross Pointe Mill Creek is a church committed to Biblical authority and inspiring people to a cross-shaped life.

During the anniversary service, Pastor Logan unveiled a transitional plan from Mill Creek High School to the intersection of Spout Springs Road and Friendship Road this spring.

To celebrate this momentous day and exciting news, the worship team opened with “Celebrate Good Times” and attendees enjoyed birthday cake after the service.

Jars filled with dirt from the new property were given to each church attendee as a reminder to pray for the new facility.

Lastly, a balloon release took place after the service representing thousands of unchurched people in the community.

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Cross Pointe Mill Creek Senior Teaching Pastor James Merritt and Campus Pastor Chad Logan unveiled the transitional plan which will take the church to the intersection of Spout Springs and Friendship roads. A balloon release was held to “Celebrate Good Times.”

in Duluth. Worship times are Sundays at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Find more information at www.cpmillcreek.org.

Died Sept. 9, 2015 Nellie Mae Standridge, 98, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015.

Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late Will and Hester Dill Barden. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church and worked at Jefferson Mills. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Standridge; daughter, Wilma Ellen Jones; sister, Annie Bell Barden; and brother, W.J. Barden.

Survivors include her children, Jean Jones (Clarence) Wall of Statham and Mary Sue (Kemp) Love, Gerald A. Standridge, Joey L. Standridge, Jeffrey (Brenda) Standridge, all of Jefferson; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was held Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Shelton and the Rev. Dennis Barden officiating. Burial

Hoschton United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept.

20. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. with children in the church classrooms and adults in the fellowship hall. Church council will convene at 8:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall and everyone is invited to the open meeting.

Bible study continues Wednesdays with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and Bible study at 7.

United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF) continues, an all young people are invited to come enjoy dinner Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. and then have worship and fellowship together in a program designed for them.

Sept. 25 will be the

PrimeTimers gathering from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Enjoy Bingo with prizes at the happening which is a great way for everyone, seniors especially, to get together on the last Friday of every month for food, fellowship and fun. The Bingo party last until 1:30 or 2 but when the party gets going, it could go much longer.

Oct. 18 will be Laity Sunday.

The church’s ongoing project is designed to help the Hope Resource Center and the Choices Pregnancy Center offer support to young women who find themselves in unexpected pregnancy, to help continue the pregnancy and keep her baby. Donations are tax-deductible.

Diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. , for new babies are suggestions for donation.

The scripture inspiration is Jeremiah 29:11 “I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord; they are plans for peace, not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope.”

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Died Sept. 7, 2015 Janie Louise Hollis Walker, 64, of Commerce, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late J.C. and Thelma Ewing Hollis.

She was a member of Galilee Christian Church and was retired from Alltel Corporation. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Sylvester Walker.

Survivors include her daughter, Donna Walker Strickland (Jason) of Commerce; sons, Phillup Walker of Commerce and Mark Walker of Talking Rock; sister, Ann Akins (Ben) of Ila; brothers, Steve Hollis (Wanda) of Jefferson and Tommy Hollis of Danielsville; and grandchildren, Jake Strickland, Rhylee Strickland, McKenzie Walker Beavers (Charlie) and Starla Walker.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 9,, 2015, at Galilee Christian Church with Ministers Tom Plank, Bryan LaRue and Nick Vipperman officiating.

Interment followed in Cabin Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Candace Michelle Welch

Died Sept. 11, 2015 Candace Michelle Welch, 22, of Commerce, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2015.

A homemaker, she was the daughter of John Marvin Welch and Kristee Brown Welch.

Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her daughter, Kaylee Welch, Commerce; sister, Macee Welch of Watkinsville; and brothers, John Welch and Dylan Welch, both of Commerce.

Services were held Wednesday, Sept.

16, 2015, at Ivie Funeral Home.

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Worship services are at 10:50 a.m. for contemporary service and 11 a.m. for traditional service. Wednesday night fellowship meal at 5:45p.m. and Bible studies at 6:30 p.m. Church food bank is open from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Men’s Ministry meeting on Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Primera Bautista (Hispanic Church) meets each Sunday at 11 a.m. for Sunday school and noon for worship.

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Remembering a nation’s pain and heroism

Depending on your age, there are milestone events that are forever etched in your mind. You know exactly where you were when John F. Kennedy or Martin Luther King was killed.

Maybe it was the day Elvis died.

It was 14 years ago when a group of terrorists launched an attack on our nation. The numbers 9-1-1 used to only be associated with an emergency call.

Now, they remind some of us of a day that changed America forever.

I remember interviewing a man who recalled having a Sunday lunch with his future in-laws. Someone called their home and suggested they turn on the radio. An afternoon in early December 1941 was interrupted with the news of the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.

At the time, few Americans knew much about the Hawaiian Islands. The same was true 60 years later when we learned more about the lower portion of another island, Manhattan, and a place that would become known as Ground Zero.

I can remember hearing stories of the doughboys who served in the U.S. Army in World War I. Now they are gone and only those recollections that were recorded in earlier years exist.

Fewer than a million of the 16 million who served in World War II are still alive.

While we still observe Veterans Day, it now lacks the passion and pride so evident just a few years ago.

But think about this: Today’s high school seniors were just 3 years old when the attacks happened on 9/11. We are at or near the time when students will only know what took place on that day as history.

Our only local victim, Edna Stephens, was living in Washington and worked at The Pentagon. Returning to Gainesville was a retirement dream she never realized.

Somehow, we must not forget 9/11 and the days of

Harris Blackwood uncertainty that followed.

I had been working for a company that was in financial difficulty and was laid off that Sept. 7. I remember watching in horror as my country was attacked.

A few days later, my church paid my way to New York, where I volunteered for the next few weeks. I will never forget the smoldering ruins of the buildings and constant cloud of smoke that hung over lower Manhattan.

I will never forget the faces of people who had lost a loved one when the towers pancaked to the ground.

You saw them, too, in the TV coverage. Please remember them in a few years when your first grader is studying 9/11 in history class.

We must also remember those who served our country, including those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Remember the service of your granddad or any family member who wore our nation’s uniform in wartime.

In a few years, the few remaining World War II veterans will be gone. A decade later, our Korean War veterans will be gone and a decade after that, the same fate will take place in the lives of Vietnam era vets.

The willingness to serve and the dedication to our country is what made us great.

Tell your children and grandchildren about what has made this country the greatest on earth.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident.

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The melody of our Southern words It has taken a while but I have come to know that writers are shaped dramatically by the places from which we come. Those places — the ones we call home — are the underlining, unsung melody to our words. It enlivens the compositions we create.

It is fortunate for me that I was birthed and raised in the South, a place of magical, moonlit and sun-kissed areas where the landscape is the melody and the people are the harmony in our stories. There is an alluring cadence in our pace of our life and our words that is captivating to those who do not live here and unifying to those of us who do.

From the South rises up most of America’s music: Jazz, blues, rock ’n’ roll, hip-hop, country and quartet gospel. All of this music is earmarked by the stories told and the deep emotion wrought. Never was one more deeply inspired by the lyrical South than my all-time favorite mainstream lyricist Johnny Mercer. He would often say that it was his hometown of Savannah, Ga., that inspired and pumped life into the poetic images he created such as the Academyaward winning song “Moon River” (one of my favorite songs ever), which he penned to Henry Mancini’s

Ronda Rich music.

The South of his childhood, Mercer would point out, would always be an echoing part of every song he wrote. The region has a way of grabbing storytellers and pulling them in.

My husband is a television writer, successful in his field long before his introduction to the capital of storytelling with our intriguing characters and places. He was raised in a suburban area and lived in the urban area of Los Angeles for nigh on 30 years before finding a home in the South. Almost immediately, his writing became more richly textured, layered splendidly by his Southern encounters and experiences.

One day, I walked into his office and overheard a studio executive and highpowered producer during a conference call on speaker phone. They did not merely praise his new script they had in hand that was inspired by the South that

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When you are blessed to come from the South, there’s always going to be lots to say. four Academy awards for Best Song, his co-founding of Capitol Records and concludes with “And The Angels Sing.”

On the tombstone of his wife, Ginger, is the title to Mercer composition, “You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby.” But it was the inscription on a bench, one engraved with the titles to many of his songs, that says it perfectly: It is the words to a hit song recorded by Sinatra, “Buddy, I’m a poet and I’ve got a lot of things to say.”

When you are blessed to come from the South, there’s always going to be lots to say.

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Tink loves so. They gushed.

To the point that Tink — modest and humble, and who is uncomfortable with praise — tried to shush them (a Southern word he now loves). The producer said firmly, “Please hear me out. I have to tell you how wonderful this writing and story is.”

“That kind of writing,” Tink explained when the call ended, “is a gift from the South. My eyes have been opened in a new, welcoming way.”

At age 18, Mercer left the South to follow his dream but as evidenced by the enormous catalog he produced, the South never left him. He carried its resonance wherever he went and, as a repayment, the South rewarded him with repeated inspiration. Truman Capote said, “Southerners always go home.

Even if it is in a pine box.”

When Mercer died, he, too, returned to the South.

He is buried in Savannah’s famous Bonaventure Cemetery (the inspiration behind “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”).

It was a very cold January day when I visited Mercer’s grave. Despite the howling, brutally cold wind, I stood for a long while at the Mercer family plot. The inscription on Mercer’s grave acknowledges his

Sept. 17, 2015, begins the national celebration of Constitution Week. The weeklong commemoration of America’s most important document is one of our country’s least known official observances. Our Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties and freedom, and to ensure those inalienable rights to every American.

The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started many years ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

In 1955, the Daughters petitioned Congress to set aside Sept.

17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into Public Law #915 on Aug. 2, 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The aims of the celebration are to (1) emphasize citizens’ responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution, preserving it for posterity; (2) inform

the people that the Constitution is the basis for America’s great heritage and the foundation for our way of life; and (3) encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787.

The United States of America functions as a Republic under the Constitution, which is the oldest document still in active use that outlines the self-government of a people. This landmark idea that men had the inalienable right as individuals to be free and live their lives under their own governance was

the impetus of the American Revolution. Today, the Constitution stands as an icon of freedom for People around the world.

“Constitution Week is the perfect opportunity to read and study this great document which is the safeguard of our American liberties,” states DAR President General, Lynn Forney Young. “We encourage all citizens

across the country to take time this week to reflect on our heritage of freedom and come together to Celebrate America.”

DAR has served America for 125 years as its foremost cheerleader. In 1928, the Daughters began work on a building as a memorial to the Constitution. John Russell Pope, architect of the Jefferson Memorial, was commissioned to design the performing arts center, known as DAR Constitution Hall. Today, DAR Constitution Hall is one of the only structures erected in tribute to the Constitution of the United States of America.

Known as the largest women’s patriotic organization in the world, DAR has more than 180,000 members with approximately 3,000 chapters in all 50 states and 13 foreign countries. The DAR has long promoted patriotism through commemorative celebrations, memorials, scholarships and activities for children, and programs for new immigrants. For more information about DAR and its programs visit www.dar.org or call 202-628-1776.

The Sunbury Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution convenes it regular meetings at Watson Hall, located at 123 Church St., in Winder. Daughters of the American Revolution is a volunteer service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education for children.

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The Paper | Thursday, September 17, 2015

Hoschton reviews new ordinances for stormwater

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Kim Kyst of Engineering Management Inc. (EMI), which handles consulting work with the City of Hoschton, attended the council’s September meeting, and discussed the first reading of new ordinances.

The ordinances relate to illicit discharge and illegal connection, soil erosion, sedimentation and pollution control, as well as post development storm water management for new development and redevelopment.

Kyst briefly discussed each ordinance, but the agenda item was not voted in Councilman David Poteet’s absence. The vote will be taken at next month’s meeting.

“We have ordinances that almost fit these,” said Mayor Theresa Kenerly. “However, there are a couple of things that we need to add or regroup by the way of this MS4.”

The City of Hoschton has recently been designated as being located within an urbanized area thus requiring compliance with the Environmental Protection Division (EPA) MS4 Municipal Separate Storm Water Phase II Ruling. To achieve compliance with the MS4 designation, the city had to complete a Storm Water Management Program (SWMP).

The ordinance package to be considered is a part of the requirements which local governments now have related to stormwater management programs and related community planning and development efforts.

City Clerk Wendy Carter then discussed the renewal of the City pf Ethics resolution. She said it must be renewed every five years. This was approved by all council members.

“We want to be a City of Ethics because when we want to do grants and things like that, and we need to keep this up,” said Kenerly.

“Wendy is getting us back on board again.”

Each one of the council members signed the resolution to become a Certified City of Ethics, and there were no changes made.

Councilman Jim Higginbottom then reported on the Georgia Safe Sidewalks.

“The Georgia Safe Sidewalks company was here last week, and they did the sidewalk repairs,” said Higginbottom. “We went with the $3,000 choice, which was for 75 repairs, but it came out to basically 60 repairs as they worked. This took care of 95 percent of the problems.”

The problems consisted of tree roots damaging sidewalks in various parts of the city. Higginbottom says the next thing to do to remove three areas where problematic trees reside, and re-pour concrete where the sidewalks are. He has two estimates on tree removal -$2,250 and $1,300 out of Lawrenceville and Gainesville, respectively.

Councilman Jim Cleveland said that $1,300 is reasonable, but he knows of two other companies that will likely do the work for much cheaper than $1,300. He and Higginbottom are going to discuss these options in the near future.

A Comprehensive Plan special called meeting was announced as well – for 5 p.m. on Oct. 26. Special called meetings are required as a part of the comprehensive plan.

Carter announced the opening of five new businesses in Hoschton: Tummy Time (3D ultrasounds), Online Retail Flags (collegiate football flags), Gene Coleman (remodeling and additions), Southern Actuarial Services (consulting) and County Junction Baseball/ Softball Academy (batting cages).

Kenerly reported on a visit to the West Jackson Fire Department where the fire board and Fire Chief Ben Stephens discussed budget.

“They buy their garbage [service] from us,” said Kenerly. “What it costs us is a little bit over $100, and I would like to give them for one year their garbage free from us. I was trying to help them out.

It is not much, but it is something. They are really good to us, and keep our ISO ratings at a good point.”

Councilman Scott Butler was the only councilman to vote against this agenda item.

Hoschton Fall Festival is set for Sept. 25-27 The Hoschton festival began as Fall Harvest Days when the Hoschton Women’s Civic Club originated the festival to be a means of the community – local organizations, schools and churches – coming together in celebration. A committee of committed people now coordinates the festival planning with a parade, musical entertainment on the main stage and lots of vendor booths bringing the city to life.

Hoschton’s City Square and Depot area can no longer contain the festival which now stretches to the large grassy lawn in front of Lawson Funeral Home. There, the Dixie Dock Dogs will be returning to entertain.

This year, the Hoschton Fall Festival will also feature a Kids Zone with a petting zoo, spider jump, a crazy hairstylist, ring toss, duck pond, arts and crafts and much more.

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rating and they have determined Dec. 1, 2015 will be the date that this improvement takes effect.

“I know that the date is three months in the future, and I would like for it to be immediate, however at least we have a definitive date that this issue will finally be concluded,” wrote Stephens, in the letter which was being sent to residences and post on the department’s Facebook page and elsewhere.

“I thank you all for your patience, your willingness to work with us, and above all your perseverance in this matter. Thank you for

your continued support of our department. It is a pleasure to serve neighbors like you,” Stephens concluded. “Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you in the future.”

The progress toward a resolution came after an April 1 meeting with concerned homeowners who began looking for solutions when the department’s budget situation prompted a halt to plans to construct a new fire station on purchased Ednaville Road property.

At the open house and fire board session, Stephens said county requirements pushed up the cost of the planned station from $450,000 to $1 mil-

lion.

“The fire board voted not to make that station right now,” he said, indicating that a short-term fix was identified which would satisfy ISO. Related to Station 2, Stephens reported that “temporary relief of the ISO issues” was found “by leasing a bay space from the Barnes family on Ednaville Road this year.

That takes care of the short term, however the long-term goal should still be getting our own station in that area because we are only on a yearly lease for the ‘station’ we are in and one day the situation could change and we could once again be without a station in that area.”

‘Cinderella’ is the Sept. 19 movie showing under the Braselton stars in the park The 2015 version of the classic story of “Cinderella” graces the giant screen in Braselton Park as it is presented on Saturday, Sept. 19, at dusk.

The fantasy-romance is a Disney production of the story generations have loved. The movie follows the fortunes of Ella whose mother dies tragically and father remarries.

While Ella welcomes her new stepmother and stepsisters into the family, her father passes away unexpectedly hurtling Ella into a new, lonely world. Renamed Cinderella since she used to work in the cinders, she tries might-

ily to honor her mother’s advice “have courage and be kind.”

She meets a dashing stranger and all maidens are invited to a ball at the palace. As her stepmother forbids her from attending, a kind beggar woman steps forward and changes Cinderella’s life forever.

The movie is rated PG and runs one hour and 45 minutes. Lily James stars

as Ella and Cate Blanchett portrays Lady Tremaine, the stepmother.

Movie goers are invited to bring chairs or blankets and concessions, made available by the West Jackson Lions Club, are available in the park.

Movies are presented by the Braselton Visitors Bureau; for additional information, visit www. downtownbraselton.com .

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Community kindnesses are acknowledged An Ohio minister and artist visiting family in the Braselton area recently experienced some car trouble and acknowledged that he worried about seeking repairs while out of state. However, Lawrence Bray said he was well pleased to find the small-town hospitality of the local community was alive and well.

“I have an older model BMW and it’s not a cheap car to operate,” said Bray. “I was worried about the cost to fix the car.”

Bimmer Motor World, just across the Barrow County, was where Bray got his repairs handled.

“They are an honest business and the car is doing fine now,” said Bray, who noted his experience gives him “a breath of hope that people you meet can make all the difference in the world.”

He said he encourages his son’s family, whom he visits to see his young grandson, to get out of meet the people of his community.

“I love what I’ve found in this community,” said Bray, who said he is a regular at his favorite Exxon where he’s made friends and at Crow’s Lake where he likes to take his grandson fishing.

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GEORGIA POWER SUPPORTS JCCO

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www.cityofhoschton.com The Jackson County Community Outreach (JCCO) was recently awarded a $750 grant from the Georgia Power Foundation to fund a JCCO website to facilitate public relations. On hand for the Sept. 2 presentation was (L-R) Georgia Power local manager Cameron Hardin, JCCO president Jim Scott, JCCO secretary Anita Jackson and JCCO project chairman Gene Gilliam,. In May, JCCO awarded $16,500 to 16 high school and GED graduates at various Honors Day programs, bringing the organization’s scholarship award to $148,500 since 1998. This funds were raised primarily from the JCCO annual achievement awards banquets held in December. JCCO is an IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt charity and is certified by the Georgia Secretary of State as a domestic nonprofit organization. Contributions may be made to Jackson County Community Outreach, P.O. Box 746, Commerce, GA 30529. For membership, volunteer or donor information, contact Jim Scott at 706-335-3367 or email jbs11@windstream.net

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Comedians Ron White and Alex Reymundo, founders of Number Juan Tequila, celebrated at Cork & Keg in Braselton with a Sept. 9 bottle autograph session.Cork & Keg owner Tom Kitchin, who says he met “Blue Collar Bad Boy” Ron White at an event in April, got a recent call from his friend that he and his brother-in-law, Reymundo, known as the Latin King of Comedy, would be coming by for the bottle autographing opportunity. The community was invited and they turned out — picking up bottles of the pricey Number Juan and waiting in line to get autographs of White and Reymundo and have their picture made.

BUSINESS NEWS Never the Rock Photography to celebrate 10 years of business Never the Rock Photography is grateful to be celebrating 10 years of business in October. To show their appreciation to the community, they are hosting a free photo event on Oct. 8 from 4-6 p.m. at the Braselton Gallery on 36 Frances St., in Braselton. The public is welcome to attend and have a free digital portrait taken which will be emailed to them the following week. There will be live smooth jazz performed by accomplished guitarist, Tom Grimm throughout the event, and guests may also enjoy refreshments as they shop for local art at the gallery. Those who attend may also register for door prizes, and get “photo-

Saturday Friday – Fly Betty Band - 8-10pm

Saturday Saturday – Papa Bear - 6-7:30pm

ready” with free make-up touch-ups by Rita Contreras with Mary Kay. For more information or to RSVP, visit the Never the Rock Photography facebook page or call Sarina Roth at 678-897-7792.

Never the Rock Photography has been serving the community for the past 10 years through their services to families, businesses, magazines and events. They have provided mentoring for students and workshops for civic and homeschooling groups. They currently offer fine photographic art and cards at several galleries and retailers and regularly donate items for charities and fundraisers.

Please visit their website for information on their photography events at www.nevertherock.com.

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Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods host BASH

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Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Josh Fenn said the Aug. 27 BASH was taking it up a notch by involving the Chamber’s established Industries with the smaller industries and businesses in hopes that those smaller businesses can in the future provide some of the goods and services needed by larger, established industries.

“Keeping their dollars here is the goal by helping them connect the dots with local business,” said Fenn. Board chairman Shawn Watson agreed. Acadia’s hosting of the BASH at Bakers Farm provided a unique venue at which to mix large and small businesses together on the covered porches of the amenities area overlooking the pool. The weather was perfect for the occasion to have some fun and socialize and do some networking, said Watson.

Sam Bass of Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods welcomed Chamber members and guests and invited them to tour the model home. Ranch plans which are growing more popular are now available in the neighborhood with homes in the $260s The Sept. 24 BASH is being hosted at the Jackson County Airport.

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ers is emotional and very rewarding. They also provided a turning automotive seat that allowed a 20-year-old to regain her independence and take rides in her car.

Providing independence for care givers and the person being cared for is gratifying.

For most people, safely navigating stairs with

a stair-lift provides peace of mind to everyone and can avoid a devastating fall that may require a hospital stay. If there is a challenge, 101Mobility of North Georgia has a solution and “we want to help,” says Orr. The Orrs recently joined the Rotary Club of Braselton of which Mayor Orr is a returning member.

For more information about 101 Mobility, call 770-791-2000 or visit http:// atlanta.101mobility.com/

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BATTLE OF THE CATS

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Jackson County’s Chase Wester (5) makes a diving reception during last Friday’s game against Rabun County.

Rabun Co. upends Jackson Co., 21-0; Panthers now 2-1 in 2015

COMMERCE — Banks County’s balanced offensive attack was too much for East Jackson to handle as the Leopards routed the Eagles (1-2), 41-14, behind 447 yards of total offense to the Eagles’ 270.

Banks County’s Griffen Goodwin completed 13 of his 18 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Clayton Dykehouse rushed 12 times for 104 yards and two touchdowns.

Wide receiver Zez Steeple caught both of Goodwin’s touchdowns and hauled in a total of six passes for 80 yards.

As a team, the Leopards rushed for a season-high 246 yards.

After both teams started the game off with punts, it was the Leopards who found the end zone first on a 27yard run from Dykehouse to gain an early 7-0 lead.

The Leopards scored on their next two possessions as well, one on a Travae Cain 1-yard touchdown; the other on a 44-yard strike from Goodwin to Steeple.

East Jackson’s stagnant

offense finally got things going in the right direction on its next possession, driving 33 yards to the Leopards’ 20yard line, but a failed fourthdown conversion gave the ball back to Banks County midway through the second quarter.

Just four plays into the possession, Cain took a handoff from Goodwin 64 yards down to the Eagles’ 3-yard line, but a goal-line stand from the Eagles’ defense led to a failed field goal attempt for the Leopards.

With just two minutes remaining before halftime, East Jackson drove 75 yards in 10 plays, capped off by a 33-yard touchdown run by Andrew Scott to cut the lead to 21-7 going into halftime.

With new life heading into the second half, the Eagles received the kickoff to start the third quarter, but two plays into the drive, quarterback Josh Adair fumbled, giving the ball right back to the Leopards at their own 44yard line.

Five plays later, Dykehouse scored his second touchdown of the game,

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Dragons pound Commerce, 34-10, in the River War

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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The Jackson County defense swarms a Rabun County ball carrier during last week’s game.

down pass with just seconds to go in the first half. The penalties accounted for 85 yards against the Wildcats.

However, the Panthers’ offense struggled just as much.

Malik Tuck was held to 47

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yards on 19 carries and Caleb Matthews completed just seven of his 21 pass attempts for 111 yards and tossed two

BY KYLE FUNDERBURK

best though; eight of Rabun County’s penalties came on offense and were mostly caused directly by Panther defenders getting in the backfield. A clipping penalty negated an 80-yard touch-

Leopards run past Eagles, 41-14

BY COLIN HUBBARD

COMMERCE — The Jefferson Dragons started slower than they have all season last Friday against the Commerce Tigers in the 70th annual River War. But by game’s end, they were faster and more physical as the Dragons’ ground game wore down the in-county rival and resulted in a 34-10 victory.

Jefferson has won eight of the last nine games in the series.

Jefferson (4-0) was led by sophomore Colby Wood’s 181 yards on 27 carries. He also pulled the hat trick in touchdowns, scoring on runs of 15, 10 and 9 yards, respectively.

Wood’s senior counterpart, Darrian Hill, added 61 yards on nine carries and scored one touchdown.

“We fought a gritty team tonight,” Jefferson head coach Ben Hall said. “That group right there (Commerce), they came out and they battled us tooth and nail just like we knew they would. We knew they would battle.

“I’m proud of the way of our kids responded. I’m proud of the way they responded when it didn’t go the easy way.”

Sophomore quarterback Bryce Moore threw for 123 yards, one score and one interception.

“The interception was a little bit of an underthrow. He wishes he had that one back,” Hall said. “He moved the chains for us a couple of times tonight. He’s growing into the position and we’re proud of him (Moore).”

The Dragons’ defense did its job as well, recovering two of three forced fumbles, including one that led to seven points, extending the Dragons’ lead from 6-3 to 13-3.

“I think that might have been the turning point if you had to pinpoint one,” Hall explained. “It allowed us to go into the half with 10-point lead instead of a 6-3 ball game. We benefitted there from the turnover.”

Commerce (2-1) was led by Cole Chancey’s 51 rushing yards. Will Thomas added 48 yards on the ground. Quarterback Caleb Brooks completed two passes for 57 yards and one touchdown. Wide receiver J’varius Wood was on the receiving end of both passes.

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JEFFERSON — Sometimes the score of a game isn’t indicative of how close both teams actually were.

That was the case last Friday for Jackson County (2-1) in its 21-0 loss to Rabun County.

“Our kids fought hard, played hard, they kept fighting until the last minute,” Jackson County head coach Brandon Worley said. “Offensively, we need to go look at the film and find things we need to fix, but defensively, I thought we played great.

“We had a couple slip-ups there late that made it look worse than what it really was.”

Despite the 21-point margin, the Panthers’ defense managed to shut down the Wildcats’ offense. It allowed only 115 rushing yards on 36 carries, and besides a 47yard pass to end the game, Rabun’s Bailey Fisher only passed the ball for 131 yards on 12 attempts.

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Jefferson sweeps Jackson Co., 2-0; falls to rival Oconee Co.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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Jefferson’s Abby Wood hits a shot against Oconee County during last week’s match.

JACKSON COUNTY — The Jefferson High School volleyball continues to pluck off wins and did so in dominating fashion last Thursday against in-region and U.S. 129 rival Jackson County.

The Lady Dragons bounced the Lady Panthers in straight sets (25-13, 25-21).

The first set featured seven ties and six lead changes up to 13-12 (Jefferson led).

From there, the Lady Dragons cruised, outscoring the Lady Panthers 12-1 to secure the first set.

In set two, the Lady Dragons led by as many as eight points (13-5, 24-16). But, the Lady Panthers didn’t go away quietly, rattling off six straight points to pull within two (13-11).

The Lady Dragons steered the ship back in the right direction and were poised to end the set with a 24-16 lead. But, the Lady Panthers mounted another rally, scor-

ing five-unanswered points (24-21). However, the rally was too little, too late as the Lady Dragons snagged the match-winning point to end the set (25-21).

Before Jefferson saw success against Jackson County, it faltered against another region foe, Oconee County.

After taking the first set, 25-20, from the Lady Warriors, the Lady Dragons struggled to find points in the second set. The squad stumbled out of the gates and trailed 8-0.

The deficit grew to as many as 15 points (22-7, 238) before the Lady Warriors ended the set at 25-10.

As slow as the Lady Dragons started the second set, the complete opposite took place in the third set as the flip was switched and Jefferson jumped out to an early 5-1 lead.

The lead was short lived as the Lady Warriors went on a 5-1 run to tie the set at 6-6.

They scored the go-ahead point to take a 7-6 lead and

never looked back.

From the 7-6 deficit, Jefferson watched as Oconee County widened the gap to 11-7. Then, 16-13. From there, the Lady Warriors ended the set on a 9-0 run (2513) to win the match.

Abby Wood posted 14 kills and 14 digs for Jefferson.

Olivia Przybysz matched Wood’s defensive effort as she scrapped for 14 kills.

Madison Corbett totaled a team-high 16 assists. Grace Haney wasn’t far behind with 12. She also served a team-high 12 aces.

Darrien Matlock pitchedin four aces and four digs.

Lindsey Nilsen served three aces and snagged seven kills.

Mary Carson added three aces and kills, plus two digs.

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The Jefferson Parks & Recreation Department opens registration for its adult flag football league on Thursday, Oct. 1. Registration is open through Tuesday, Nov. 3. Team registration fee is $425. A mandatory coaches’ meeting takes place 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. Games will be scheduled weekly on Sunday afternoons. Eight regular-season games will be followed by a championship tournament. Play begins on Sunday, Nov. 8. For more information, visit: www. jeffersonrec.com or call 706-367-5116.

The 18th annual Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta takes place Sept. 30 through Oct. 3. Admission: one-day pass, $65; twoday pass, $75; four-day pass, $85; Friday-only pass, $50.

Locally-based DeltaWing will compete in the Petit Le Mans on Oct. 3. Schedule includes practices on Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and Oct. 2. Qualifying takes place Oct. 2. Driver autograph sessions Oct. 2 from 12:30-1:15 p.m. For more information, visit: www.roadatlanta.com or contact 770-967-6143.

FOOTBALL: Sept. 18, Mill Creek hosts Duluth (region opener); Jackson County hosts East Hall; East Jackson hosts Franklin County; Commerce travels to Athens Academy; Jefferson has a bye week.

VOLLEYBALL: Sept. 17, Mill Creek at Duluth (county tournament); Jefferson at East Jackson (Lady Eagles/Morgan County); East Jackson hosts Jefferson/Morgan County; Jackson County hosts Pinecrest Academy and Madison County. Sept. 20, Mill Creek plays in the county tournament.

SOFTBALL: Sept. 17, Mill Creek at Norcross; Commerce hosts Rabun County; Jackson County (Elite Sports Classic at Parkview); Jefferson and East Jackson are on the road.

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WERA Motorcycle Racing At Road Atlanta

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WERA motorcycle racing action returned to Road Atlanta last weekend (Sept. 11-13). Above and below are scenes from the fast-moving pace the riders set on the 12-turn road course.

Cheerleading

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LEFT: Jackson County running back Malik Tuck (1); RIGHT: Jackson County’s Chris Griggs (24)

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Continued from 1B interceptions. One of those interceptions was thrown in the end zone late in the second quarter.

Most of Wildcats’ yards came on two possessions.

Their first drive to start the game went 52 yards but ended on a missed field goal.

Their other long drive lasted 80 yards. Fisher scored the touchdown from 11 yards out.

The Wildcats’ second touchdown was a 9-yard run

by Eli Gipson three minutes into the fourth quarter. The score came after Rabun

blocked a punt. Fisher connected with Jack Johnson on a 47-yard pass to score the Wildcats’ final touchdown with 57 seconds remaining.

At times, the Panthers’ offense looked good. Before throwing the interception in the end zone, Matthews completed three passes for three straight third-down conversions to move the ball from his own 20 to the Wildcat 35yard line.

Their second drive of the third quarter featured another clutch third-down pass, but a pair of incompletions on third and fourth downs with 3 yards to go ended the drive at the Wildcat 27-yard line.

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Continued from 1B After Commerce converted a 35-yard field goal on the opening drive (3-0), the Dragons saw a game-tying attempt get blocked late in the first quarter. After an exchange of punts, Jefferson gained the lead when Moore struck wide receiver Caleb Cooley on a 7-yard pass play. Cooley finished the game three catches for 53 yards. The Dragons led 6-3.

Commerce fumbled on its next play from scrimmage, setting Jefferson up in great field position.

Five plays later, Wood pounded through the Tigers’ defense for a bruising 15-yard touchdown to give the Dragons a 13-3 advan-

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The Jefferson High School boys’ cross country team won the ninth annual Eagle Invitational last Saturday at Lamar Murphy Park in Jefferson.

The Dragons bested second-place finisher East Jackson by 43 points.

Jefferson placed four runners inside the top 10 (Addison Cochran, Taylor Reed, Kamiru Ndirangu and Derek Hildebrand).

East Jackson’s Chandler Kennedy won the race with a time of 15:47.94. Teammate Ethridge Chaisson finished in sixth.

Jackson County’s Nathan Galloway finished fourth overall. The Panthers fin-

Charles Phelps The Paper ABOVE: The Commerce Lady Tigers’ cheerleading squad won the Class A Cheer Down South Invitational last Saturday at Mill Creek High School. BELOW: The Jefferson Lady Dragons’ cheerleading squad won the Class AAA Cheer Down South Invitational last Saturday at Mill Creek High School.

tage at halftime.

Wood continued his stellar play in the second half, capping off another five-play drive with a 10-yard touchdown run, bumping the Dragons’ lead to 20-3 with 6:37 left in the third quarter.

The next Dragons’ possession, Wood carried the ball six of the eight plays for 53 yards, ending with his 9-yard touchdown run. The Dragons led 27-3.

Hill scored the Dragons’ final touchdown on a 4-yard run with 6:46 left in the game (343).

Commerce’s lone touchdown came with 3:44 left in the game as Brooks hit Wood on a 17-yard strike to bring the score to 34-10.

Commerce travels to Athens Academy tomorrow night, while Jefferson is idle.

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Jackson County’s next possession went the same way, except it ended on fourthand-1 run at midfield. After that, the Panthers couldn’t avoid going three-and-out on their final three possessions.

“We had a couple mistakes through the air. We just need to fine-tune some things, we definitely need to get better on first down,” Worley said.

“That’s the most important down, and when you get yards there, the chances of getting more first downs are pretty good.”

Jackson County hosts East Hall tomorrow night and opens region play next week at Jefferson.

ished sixth as a team.

In the girls’ race, East Jackson’s Sue Ann Morales bested the second-place finisher by two minutes as she finished at 18:25.40.

Jefferson’s Maggie Dyer finished second. Jackson County’s Monica Jimenez and Megan Kral finished ninth and 10th, respectively.

MILL CREEK The Mill Creek boys’ team finished second to St. Pius X Catholic High School at the Carrollton Orthopedic Invitational last Saturday.

Top finishers for the Hawks were Noah Hollis (17:08), Gavin Childers (17:39), Delaney Moore (17:42), Steven Velazquez (17:44) and Eric O’Hara (17:46).

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this one on a 14-yard run to increase the Leopards’ lead to 28-7 with 9:41 remaining in the third quarter.

The Eagles’ offense failed to answer on the ensuing drive. Just three plays into the possession, running back Titus Wakefield fumbled the ball, giving the Leopards’ defense its third forced fumble of the game.

The Leopards capitalized on the turnover once again as Goodwin connected with Steeple from 35 yards out to give Banks County a commanding 34-7 lead.

Each team tacked on a late touchdown, but it was the Leopards’ 20 second-half points that put the game out of reach for East Jackson.

The Eagles rushed for a season-high 270 yards on the night, but turned the ball over four times, something head coach Gary Hughes emphasized after the game.

“From a turnover standpoint, we didn’t have fumbled pitches, which was good, but our timing was off tonight,” Hughes said. “We just got Josh Adair back tonight from injury, so we had some problems on our timing, but we can work on that.

“At the end of the day, the statistic is the same, and we have got to get better at that.

Any turnover is a huge blow to our style of offense. We are just going to keep searching.”

East Jackson hosts Franklin County tomorrow night.

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Shredding opportunity

Fall into Recycling is Saturday Keep Jackson County Beautiful volunteers will be out in full force on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the county complex off County Farm Road as the eighth annual Fall into Recycling and shredding will be available.

KJCB’s Susan Trepagnier said the first question asked is, where is that? Come down Highway 81 to or from Maysville or Highway 15, the road to or from Commerce, and look for the banner is the simplest thing to do. It’s the road after the entrance to the Jackson County Courthouse off Highway 81.

Trepagnier said shredding has become quite popular during the last two years.

“We’re so thankful for American Security Shredding’s sponsorship of Keep Jackson County Beautiful recycling events each year, as well as Atlanta Recycling Solutions and Legacy Landscape Management.

The truck shreds and holds up to 9,000 pounds of paper.

“Until a couple years ago, we had never filled the truck to capacity. “By 11 a.m. in 2014, we were turning people away. It would be great to fill the truck again,” said Trepagnier, “but not until noon so people don’t get upset with us.”

The record number of vehicles coming through has been 279 during our four hour event. The KJCB Board of Directors would love to top that number.

“We’re just thankful people don’t mind sitting in their car in line for a bit, said Board Chairman Mike Faulkner. “We try to keep the wait down to a minimum. We do ask people to stay in their vehicle and move from station to station. We want to keep our events safe for all involved.”

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Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle spoke of the commitment and sacrifice of law enforcement and first responders. Right: Mary Burley, who sang “Amazing Grace,” said her cousin, Edna Stephens, was killed with the Pentagon was attacked on 9-11.

9-11 remembered at Jefferson program JEFFERSON – Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Sheriff Janis Mangum hosted an appreciation breakfast on the morning Sept. 11 for local law enforcement officers and first responders.

The event held at the Jefferson Civic Center.

State Sen. Tyler Harper, chairman of the Public Safety Committee, and Sheriff Steve Wilson, president of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association, were special guests along with sheriffs, elected officials and vetearns at the appreciation event at which all offered their support for law enforcement officers and first responders on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

“On this anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, I hope we will all take a step back and reflect on the critical role our law enforcement officers and first responders play in communities across our state,” said Cagle.

“These brave men and women dedicate their lives each and every day to making sure that our fellow citizens remain safe. I am grateful for their service and I am honored to be able to serve them as lieutenant governor.”

“Sept. 11, 2001 will forever be etched in the minds of all Americans. Many New York City policemen, firefighters, paramedics and port authority police officers gave the ultimate sacrifice that day struggling to evacuate those buildings and save office workers who were trapped. That was their job and they did it with such bravery, as all the world looked on,” said Mangum.

“Law enforcement officers and first responders do a job that many will not do. They go to work each day, not knowing if they will come home to their loved ones. They do this job with very little pay, very long hours, many missed holidays, birth-

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State Sen. Tyler Harper, who chairs the Senate Public Safety Committee, was greeted by Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum. Below: Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle with Jefferson public safety personnel and elected officials. See more from the 9-11 special program at ClickThePaper.com days, and/or time with their family,” she said. “However, they continue to do the job because they are dedicated and have servant hearts.”

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TO BETTER HEALTH

It all starts with a drink The first (and easiest) change our family made after my heart attack, was to start drinking more water.

Lots of water. Oceans of water!

My Coronary Artery Disease (CAD for short) caused us to change many, many things. But my diet was one of the most promiRicky Fitzpatrick nent. And a large part of that involved changFeatured ing what I drank. columnist Pre-CAD, I drank at least a Coke a day.

Every day. So did Cretia (my wife). And usually, that included my kids. I was also a coffee junkie. I drank several cups in the AM before work, a cup on the road, then started another coffee pot on my desk and kept it going all day. Then brewed another pot in the evening. And missing a round of coffee would trigger a debilitating migraine. I was hooked.

This was every day, without fail. A glass of plain water? Forget about it.

The day after entering the hospital, I completely stopped soft drinks and coffee, and haven’t looked back.

No, really. Cold turkey. No caffeine, whatsoever. I do have a cup of decaf coffee in the morning now, but a small one. Other than that, it’s just water. About a gallon a day.

And the wife and kids are right there with me. In supportive fashion, Cretia has changed her own diet to match mine. According to her, “If he can’t have it, then I can’t have it.” (How amazing is that?!)

The kids are also drinking healthier. We haven’t brought a Coke into our house in months. They might have an occasional soft drink if we eat out, but that’s rare. Otherwise, for them it’s milk, juice or water.

You might think we’ve had an emotional upheaval in the Fitzpatrick house, wrenching 20 ounce plastic bottles from the clinging fingers of our screaming children. But you’d be mistaken. Nobody seems to mind, and nobody seems to have an issue with our new drink habits.

Crazy, I know. Who would’ve guessed it?

If you’re like I was, you may be tempted to think that giving up soft drinks and coffee might just be the beginning of the end for civilized man. But I’ve come to realize that it may be less of a challenge than we might have guessed.

Years ago, Tony Robbins (the motivational guy with the big teeth) said something that has stuck with me for many years. And I never fully got it, until now. He said…

“Everything we do revolves around our desire to either gain pleasure or avoid pain.”

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Mangum thanked Lt. Gov. Cagle for the 9-11 ceremony and she prayed for a hedge of protection on all law enforcement and public safety workers.

“May God always bless them and keep them safe,” she said.

Jefferson Police Chief Joe Wirthman provided the welcome along with Sheriff Mangum, who introduced Maysville Baptist Church Senior Pastor Sahne Robertson for the invovation, followed by the pledge to the flag led by Chief Deputy Daniel Thomas.

The Jefferson High School Junior ROTC presented the colors and Brooks Benton sang the National Anthem.

Walker County Sheriff Wilson, who introduced Cagle, said, “Again this year, the sheriffs of Georgia are honored to join our Lt. Governor as he pays ribute to the many law enforcement officers, fire fighters and other first responders who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. The women and men of our public safety family place themselves in harms way every day in order to uphold the law, to protect and prevent the ravaging effects of fires and other disasters and to provide emergency medical care to our citizens.”

That fact that those wearing uniforms are being targeted was noted. In Georgia, there have been 683 law enforcement officers lost in the line of duty with five lost this year.

Celebrating a 25-year tradition at Hurricane Shoals

Tumbling Waters Society excited about Sept. 19-20 Art in the Park

By LEANNE AKIN

lakin@clickthepaper.com

Tom McMurdo is one of the proud members of the Tumbling Waters Society of Jackson County, hard-working and dedicated individuals committed to preserving the historical aspects of the Hurricane Shoals County Park.

“This area is steeped in history, from Native American occupation, through the Civil War and to the present,” said McMurdo. “TWS, in cooperation with the Jackson County Parks and Recreation organization, maintains historical buildings and other settings within the park.

“In my opinion, the park is the best in Northeast Georgia. It is located on both sides of the North Oconee River with its shoals. There are many family-orientated activities within the park. These include tubing over the shoals, a disc golf course, a miniature golf course, a covered bridge, a grist mill and the Heritage Village,” McMurdo said. “The park has a mailing address of Maysville, however it is located in both Maysville and Jefferson.”

For the Tumbling Waters Society and the community, the 25th annual of the Art in the Park Festival this weekend, will be a showcase of the park’s natural beauty and the area’s heritage along with the music and skills of the past which are being preserved and reverenced.

A recognition ceremony celebrating the 25 years will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday in the Miles Wilson Matthews Chapel and one of the re-enactment battles will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Heritage Village. On Saturday at 2 p.m., another battle will be held by the Georgia Volunteer Battalion with Col. Larry Bacon commanding the Confederates and Gen. Hunter Pythress commanding the Union troops.

Participating in the re-enactments will be “The third weekend in September the park overflows with entertainment and venues of all kinds,” said McMurdo . “This is the weekend that the annual Art in the Park festival is held and this September is the 25th anniversary of this fabulous event.

“Art in the Park is the main fundraising event of the year and the park happenings include a bluegrass festival, gospel music, Civil War encampments and skirmishes and much more,” said McMurdo. “All monies from this event are used to maintain the Heritage Village, the grist mill and other venues.

“I am pleased that individuals of Jackson County, the 4-H organization, Jackson County officials and many other groups had the foresight to preserve this area for

future generations,” said McMurdo.

The Ianuario Memorial Bluegrass Festival will feature sweet sounds of eight different groups including BlueBilly Grit, winner of the 2012 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition, and a local favorite performing at 4 p. m. on Sunday.

Up before BlueBilly Grit at 3 p.m. will be 3 Bucks Shy, featuring Jeff Carter, Terry Fohey, Ernie Graham and Mitch King. On the stage at 1 p.m. is Pool Mountain, winner of the Stone Mountain Village Bluegrass Band Contest in 2013 and 2014, and Ugly Cousin, called “Nuggets” in their hometown of Dahlonega, performing at 2.

Saturday’s performances for the Ianuario Memorial Bluegrass Festival will be Local Honey, the duo of Ken Hale and Rhonda Kay, at 1 p.m., the Shoal Creek Stranglers at 2 p.m., Apostles of Bluegrass with Johnny Roquemore at 3 p.m. and Curtis Jones and Primal Roots at 4 p.m.

Please, no alcohol or pets at the festival.

All monies raised from the festival will be used exclusively for improvements at the park and the development of the Heritage Village. For more information, go to the new web site www.hurricaneshoalspark.org or contact Becky Perry at 706335-6723.

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The grist mill will be operational this weekend during Art in the Park’s 25th anniversary celebration and cornmeal ground by the Garrison family can be purchased at the mill as well as at the Tumbling Waters Society table.

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Continued from 3B In addition to shredding, Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum will have a deputy on hand to collect unused and expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medicine. “There was a time when everyone would be encouraged to dispose of medications by flushing them down the commode, but no longer,” said Trepagnier.

“There has been too much residue from drugs found in our water supplies and in local streams and rivers so we now ask people to discard their drugs properly and not flush them.”

Legacy Landscape Management will be on hand to take auto oil for recycling.

“There are a number of auto stores which take the oil throughout the year,” Trepagnier said. “Legacy recycles their oil, so they provide this service for us during the spring and fall events.”

Also taken for recycling will be household batteries, auto batteries and books.

Many of the books are taken to the Jackson County Senior Center. If books are not appropriate for the seniors, the books are recycled. We also take eyeglasses and aluminum cans which are donated to the Jefferson or Commerce Lions Club. Volunteers will take clothing to Peace Place or place in the USagain bins located at the transfer station after the event.

“Unfortunately, there are costs to recycling and we have to pass much of that cost on to those recycling.

Televisions, CRTs, paint and light bulbs are the only items we must pass the cost along

for at this time,” Trepagnier said. “Atlanta Recycling Solutions comes each event, brings their employees and they load electronics onto their truck and take it back to Atlanta. They also take the $20 for each television and the $5 per CRT.” They must ship these items off for recycling. There is lead in them and there is a lot of glass. “Keep Jackson County Beautiful does not discourage recycling these items by charging, our vendor takes the money for recycling costs.”

KJCB does charge $2 per gallon of paint after the first five (5). Atlanta Paint Disposal picks the paint up after the event. They sift and process the paint and then sell it locally. We also charge $1 for each florescent light bulb after the first six (6) because we pay to have these picked up by a specialty company.

Other sponsors of Keep Jackson County Beautiful are Presenting Sponsor Southern Power, Southeast Toyota Distributors, Penske, Ryder, Black Diamond Pallet Company Inc., Jackson EMC, Wayne Poultry Cotton Eyed Joes and Whole Foods.

The next Keep Jackson County Beautiful event is Bring One for the Chipper in December at the regular locations. Then the Great Jackson County Cleanup is March, April and May and the date for the next recycling event is scheduled for April 23, 2016.

For more information about KJCB, contact Trepagnier at strepagnier@jacksoncountygov.com or 706708-7198.

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pressure point for my wife and kids, too. Seeing me curled up in the fetal position, crying like a baby, doctors rushing around us, seeing me leave in the medevac helicopter…I think it was a jolt to their senses. And it was enough to set us all on the path to better health.

Maybe you’re thinking you and your family need to get healthier. Or maybe you just want to make some smarter choices. Whatever it is, you can start with simple decisions like swapping out that bottle of Coke for a bottle of water.

Try it. You might be surprised how easy change can be.

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And you would think that pleasure is the greater motivator, of the two. Right? But it isn’t.

The need to avoid pain will always motivate you more than the desire to gain pleasure. Always. Pain is a very powerful deterrent.

Simply the fear of pain is enough for most of us.

Tony also said, “Change is easy. Find your pain pressure point, and you’ll change in an instant.”

For me, my heart attack was the pain pressure point, both physically and emotionally, that gave me the leverage I needed to make drastic, lasting changes in dozens of areas of my life.

And they happened immediately and without regret.

No addiction or habit could ever be stronger than that.

I believe it was also the

Ricky Fitzpatrick is an awardwinning Christian folk and children’s singer, songwriter and worship leader living in Apple Valley. Plans call for his column series to continue at ClickThePaper.com

Bee-lieve it: Braselton mayor enjoys relaxing, ‘sweet’ hobby

BY FARAH BOHANNON

fbohannon@clickthepaper.com

Braselton Mayor Bill Orr is a busy man, spending his days working at his business, Yonah Energy, as well as taking care of Braselton and its residents. He also helps his wife, Garol, manage their other business, 101 Mobility, and spends time with their two grown daughters.

Orr has a lot on his plate, but still makes time for something that is very special to him.

Mayor Orr is a beekeeper in his spare time and he keeps his bees at his Toccoa family lake house, which is located in a national forest. Not only does he provide a home for his bees, he makes sweet sourwood honey as well. His extremely rewarding and relaxing hobby, Orr says he is very grateful to have been introduced to beekeeping.

For Orr, the hobby originated approximately five years ago when he heard the bee population was dropping, and how much they are needed to positively impact agriculture. He was also intrigued by how the beekeeping process worked, and wanted to see how diligent the bees really are.

Orr also remembers the delicious honey his wife’s grandmother would give him, and initially never understood how the honey was made. He said he enjoyed it for a long time before his curiosity struck. Once the idea was in his mind, he researched and eventually wanted to keep bees and make delicious sourwood honey himself to share with family and friends.

“I ate it, but did not understand how the honey was made,” said Orr. “I was curious, so I did some research on honey bees and the process of making honey. When I am interested in something, I study it and research it thoroughly; that’s what I do.”

In the midst of Orr’s beekeeping research, he found a mentor from the University of Georgia. He is an older gentleman who has been beekeeping for decades, and he knows his stuff. A beekeeper named Jack who was willing to teach Orr his No. 1 hobby by mentoring him and discussing the ins and outs. Approximately five years ago, Orr went to visit Jack early one morning — this is how it all began. Every time they would meet, they started their session with coffee, biscuits and beekeeping discussions, then went to visit the bees and begin teaching. Jack did not allow Orr to wear a protective beekeeping suit at first, to alleviate any fear of the bees, and to ensure that Orr remained calm around them. It can be easy to flail around when surrounded by bees, but that will lead to swarming and a lot of stinging. Remaining calm is the way to go—even when wearing a protective suit.

“It really did work,” said Orr. “We

Right: Beekeeping together with daughter Nina, wearing the protective suit, Bill Orr has found a hobby he enjoys sharing with others.

Above: Orr shows off parts of the hives used in his sweet hobby what is beneficial to the immune system. worked over 300 hives that first year, and I never wore a bee suit. It was a neat experience, because it taught me that if I cannot be around the bees without a suit, then I will not be successful. I was always scared out of my mind, but I only was stung twice after being around approximately 300,000,000 bees.”

Orr’s daughter, Nina, has helped him with his beekeeping efforts. She is interested just like her father, and that makes Orr proud.

Orr starts his bee hives with something called a nucleus colony, also known as a “nuc.” Nucs are small honey bee colonies created from larger colonies. The term refers both to the smaller size box and the honeybees within it. The name is derived from the fact that a nuc hive is centered on a queen, the nucleus of the honey bee colony. It is basically a smaller version of a normal beehive.

They are eventually moved to a normal hive.

“Beekeeping is really enjoyable and relaxing for me,” said Orr. “Bees are really so fascinating. Their senses are so strong. The reason we wear white protective suits is because they associate anything dark-colored as a bear, which is an enemy of theirs.

They are also so hard-working. Bee-

keeping is a lot of work for those of us who enjoy doing it, but really, the bees do most of it. They are so beneficial to our planet.”

The world would be a very different place if bees did not exist. They are responsible for pollinating about one-sixth of the flowering plant species worldwide and approximately 400 different agricultural types of plants. They also help sustain the modern food system. A few examples of foods that would no longer be available if bees ceased pollinating are broccoli, asparagus, cantaloupes, cucumbers, pumpkins, blueberries, watermelons, almonds, apples, cranberries and cherries.

Honey is also beneficial to the immune system to many people. Orr’s daughter’s boyfriend suffers from chronic allergies, and says that consuming a spoonful of his honey suppresses his allergies immensely.

Many people benefit from bee pollen as well.

Orr sells his honey for $10 per pound – roughly a 12-ounce bottle. He uses the proceeds to supplement the cost of more hives and bees for the next year. He sells it until he runs out.

‘We worked over 300 hives that first year, and I never wore a bee suit. It was a neat experience, because it taught me that if I cannot be around the bees without a suit, then I will not be successful.’

Bill Orr Beekeeper

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Dr. Emily Howell once again UGA’s 40 Under 40 honoree

FFA middle schools chapters attend Area II Rally and UGA visit

By Ashlyn Tomlin

I’m definitely coming back next time and looking forward to many FFA trips to come.

West Jackson Middle FFA Reporter

Thirty-three members of the East Jackson Middle and West Jackson Middle FFA Chapters visited The University of Georgia and attended the FFA Area II Rally Sept.

10-11. The UGA visit was facilitated by Dr. Frank Flanders of the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications (ALEC).

The UGA visit began with a meet- andgreet session with Dr. Kay Kelsey, ALEX department head, UGA professors Drs. Flanders, Abigail Borron, Eric Rubenstein and Milton Newberry and a host of UGA Agricultural Education students. After hearing about agriculture-related college and career opportunities, the FFA members walked to the Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities for a facilites tour.

Later, the FFA members boarded a UGA bus to Tate Student Center. The FFA members were divided into groups with chaperones to tour the area around Tate including Sanford Stadium and the UGA Bookstore.

East Jackson Middle FFA member Rylee Morgan, said, “I’m definitely coming back next time and looking forward to many FFA trips to come.”

The University of Georgia visit has been a special feature of the FFA Rally trip for the past two years, and it is sure to be a part of it for years to come, said West Jackson Middle School ag teacher and FFA adviser April Davis.

After the UGA tour, EJMS and WJMS FFA members loaded up to head to the Georgia FFA Camp in Covington for the FFA Area II Rally which was kicked off with teams from East Jackson and West Jackson competing in the mud obstacle course using teamwork to get all team members over the mud wall, the slides, across the cat walk and through the tunnel.

After dinner, students attended a leadership session led by Area II officers and learned about leadership and working with a group.

West Jackson Middle FFA member Sa-

Rylee Morgan East Jackson Middle School FFA member vannah Page said, “My favorite part of the Area 2 Rally was getting to play volleyball, because I got to play with all of my friends and even though we didn’t do well, we still had fun.”

The next morning, each team began prepping for the “Amazing Race” challenge. Teams had to work together to race to locations around the camp on the scavenger hunt. Each station had a leadership activity or questions about agricultural mechanics, animal science, horticulture and agricultural education the teams had to answer before moving on.

Overall, East and West FFA members had fun getting to know each other, learning about leadership, and working together.

EJMS FFA ATTENDEES East Jackson Middle FFA members attending Area II Rally were Sabrina Livingston, Nathan Pagsisihan, Nate McKinney, Sara Saliba, Natalie Gunnells, Maggie Logan, Annalise Dominski, Rylee Morgan, Madisyn Neese, Meghan Cheatham, Janiya Drinnon, Diamond Goodrich, Rashanti Burnett and Candice Jessimy.

WJMS FFA ATTENDEES West Jackson Middle FFA members attending Area II Rally were Bailey Hamm, Alyssa Bradley, Garrett Bryson, Gage Kremer, Savannah Page, Trevor Slaick, Noel Plunkett, Kyler Smith, Ashlyn Tomlin, Logan Cantrell, Gates Burke, Aaron Brown, Meghan Harris, Charlie Brooksher, Madyson McDaniel, Kaitlyn Vick, Hannah White and Savannah Van Buren.

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FFA chapter members from West Jackson Middle School and East Jackson Middle School participated in the recent Area II rally and visited the University of Georgia campus to explore ag-related career and college opportunities.

Dr. Emily Foster Howell of Jefferson has been named as one of the University of Georgia’s “40 Under 40” class of 2015.

Since its inception in 2011, this award recognizes exceptional UGA alumni under the age of 40 who have excelled personally and professionally and made notable achievements in a short amount of time.

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Howell graduated from UGA in 2000 and served from 2001 to 2002 as Miss Howell Georgia, competing in the 2002 Miss America pageant and promoting her platform, “Connecting Character to Careers.”

After completing four years of dental school and a two and a half year residency program specializing in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Howell opened her own solo practice, Howell Orthodontics, in Jefferson in 2007.

She was named by Jackson County Chamber of Commerce as “Business Woman of the Year” in 2011.

Her practice, Howell Orthodontics, has been named as “Readers’ Choice for Best Orthodontist” by Mainstreet News for the past two years and as part of the 2014 and 2015 “Bulldog Top 100” fastest growing businesses in the United States owned by a UGA graduate.

At Howell Orthodontics, Dr. Howell and her team

Dr. Emily Howell at the 40 Under 40 Luncheon at the Intercontinental Hotel in Atlanta on Sept 10. create beautiful smiles for children and adults with braces, Invisalign® and teeth whitening.

When asked what makes her profession unique, Dr. Howell said she gets to share God’s love every day to patients in the way she and her team members treat them, while combining artistry and science to create beautiful smiles and increased self-confidence! She said she loves being involved in the community and even teaches her patients about serving, as she has given her patients more than $30,000 back for their hours of volunteer work in the Jackson County community through the program she created and named “Serve Save Smile.”

In addition, for the past six years, Dr. Howell has awarded one deserving underprivileged middle school student every year with

completely free orthodontic treatment.

When asked about her life and achievements, Dr. Howell gives the glory to her savior Jesus Christ, and she is also very grateful to the uplifting people around her, including her family, coworkers, church members and community members, who continually support her.

She says she and her wonderful team work every day under the motto, “Sharing God’s love through exceptional orthodontics.” They offer complimentary first visits, including pictures, xrays and an extensive exam with Dr. Howell for all patients.

Dr. Howell and the team of Howell Orthodontics are excited to soon be breaking ground on a new facility to better serve our growing patient population at 85 Memorial Drive in Jefferson.

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On Saturday, September 19 • 8 a.m. – Noon Jackson County Transfer Station/Landfill 12 Hendrix Drive, Jefferson, GA 30549

DOCUMENT SHREDDING

LIMIT: 2 Copy Paper Sized Boxes Per Person.

E-CYCLE

Computers, Monitors, Printers, Copiers, Scanners, Fax Machines & other electronic devices An Atlanta Recycling Solutions employee will be collecting $20 per television and $5 per CRT monitor.

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Paint (5 gallons free, each additional gallon $2 each - WE ARE CHARGED $2 FOR EACH CAN), Fluorescent Light Bulbs (6 free, additional $1 each), Auto Oil & Batteries, Household Batteries. Good Used Clothing & Shoes, Eyeglasses & Hardback/Paperback Books. Vacuum Cleaners, Microwaves & Small Metal will be taken to Transfer Station.

We will be taking donations during this event for activities with Keep Jackson County Beautiful.

REMEMBER TO HELP YOUR NEIGHBOR IF THEY ARE OLDER OR DISABLED!!!

We would like to thank Atlanta Recycling Solutions, American Security and Legacy Landscape Management for helping with this event!

For information, contact Susan Trepagnier at

(706) 708-7198 or strepagnier@jacksoncountygov.com

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One of the questions we hear is whether we think Social Security will be around for a while. The short answer is yes, we do believe that Social Security will continue to pay benefits. The OldAge and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund is expected to be able to pay its bills

for the next 20-some years. However, if no changes are made to the program, then beginning in 2037, based on certain assumptions, the Social Security Trustees expect to be able to disburse funds for only about 78 percent of the promised benefits, which is a serious problem. So what can be done about it?

For many people, problems that may occur in 2037 seem like someone else’s issue, but 2037 is only 22 years out. Although those problems may not affect you, well, they could affect your kids and your kids’ kids and their kids’ kids . . . you get my drift. But all is not lost. Policymakers are exploring ideas on how to right the ship. One such idea is to increase the full retirement age for younger workers/pre-retirees, forcing people to wait longer if they want to collect their full benefits. Honestly, I do not have a problem with this one. According to the Social Security Administration, when Social Security was rolled out in the 1930s, life expectancy for a male was 58 and a female was 62.

In fact, in 1940 there were only 9.0 million folks age 65 or older. So while many folks in the 1930s paid into the system, few received benefits. Want to guess how many folks were over the age of 65 in the year 2010? According to US News there were over 40 million.

Hmm. Along with the idea of raising the

age, there are thoughts of tinkering with the benefit calculations, which would effectively reduce the amount of benefits people receive. Then there are some ideas involving taxes, like raising the taxable earned income cap and making changes to payroll taxes. Of course, as many of you know, the minimal Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is another way to keep benefit payments depressed. Heck, the Washington Wizards are already doing that, the 2015 COLA is only 1.7 percent. Does anyone actually think that the cost of living is only going up by 1.7 percent? Seriously?

Folks, you need to keep an eye out for any of these changes, or others, as political tides shift and we approach that 2037 deadline. Although many people think that Social Security will simply cease to exist, I disagree. Think about it this way: Would you ever vote to end Social Security? Nope, not me. Would you ever vote for someone who would end Social Security? Probably not.

In my opinion, Social Security will always be there; I just don’t know what the program will look like in years to come.

People also ask what the best strategy is to collect Social Security. Many want to know when to start collecting. This leads to the famous answer of “it depends.” The optimal strategy will be different for every single person in that room. It depends on age, current income, a spouse’s age, other investments, and income needs. It really just depends!

Although the best strategy is always unique, we unfortunately see a lot of the same mistakes being made. The biggest one—not taking advantage of spousal benefits. Most folks are eligible to receive Social Security in some form, but many often only look at what is available to them individually.

An individual at their full retirement age (generally 66 by today’s rules) can collect up to 50 percent of their spouse’s primary insurance amount, or PIA (the monthly income available at full retirement age), while they delay taking their own benefit. That spousal benefit is reduced if they are not yet 66, but have met the minimum age of 62, at which point they will still be able to receive benefits totaling about 35 percent of their spouse’s PIA. (If an individual collects a spousal benefit before reaching full retirement age, any future benefits based on that individual’s own PIA will also be reduced.) All it takes is for one spouse to claim his or her benefits (or, file and suspend at full retirement age) for the other spouse to collect the spousal income benefit. Missing these benefits can cost a couple $40,000 to $50,000 in lost benefits.

Let’s put some numbers to this as an example: Frank and Sue are married.

Frank’s PIA individually is $2,500 (per month). Sue’s PIA individually is $500.

If Frank files at his full retirement age, and Sue, at age 66, delays collecting on her PIA, and instead takes the spousal

benefit based on Frank’s PIA, Sue’s spousal benefit is $1,250. This spousal benefit is much higher than her own $500 benefit. Taking the spousal benefit gives Sue a $9,000 boost in just one year.

Folks, I don’t expect the questions that we receive about Social Security to disappear any more than I expect Social Security itself to disappear. But, the questions may change, the Social Security strategies may change, and the program may change. As we enter an election year, keep your ears to the ground and we will continue to do our best to keep you informed.

If you have any questions about the information in this article, or if you’d like to attend one of our upcoming Social Security or Retirement Planning Workhsops, give us a call!

(770) 535-5000 For answers to these questions, contact Scott Moore 770-535-5000.

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You can’t control feelings of others Dear Carolyn: I am a 20-something recent college graduate who works full time. While I am thankful for the experience of my current job, I find myself extremely unhappy at work. My unhappiness has seeped into all aspects of my life. I knew something was very wrong when my mother asked if I was depressed.

I started to look for other positions and found an opportunity out of state.

The job description fit my background and interests, so I applied. I was ecstatic to find out I was selected for an interview.

When I told my mother about the job, she was upset.

It was not so much that it was out of state, but that I would be taking a sizable pay cut.

I do not have any financial obligations and am responsible with my money. I understand her concerns with being financially stable, but I disagree that I should have

Carolyn Hax to sacrifice who I am and what I want to do for a larger paycheck. When I explained this to her, she insisted that I stay with my current job until something more suitable comes around.

I am trying desperately to seek some ounce of approval or support from my mother because I love her and want to make her proud.

I also know I can’t let her dictate my future and career because it’s MY life. How do I make her understand that it is time to make my own decisions — whether she’s on board or not?

— Not a Kid By making your own decisions whether she’s on board

or not.

It really is this simple, because “How do I make her understand” = mommy dictating your future. When changing someone else’s thoughts or feelings is your goal, you hand control of the outcome to that person; what your mother feels and thinks is entirely up to her.

It’s not easy to take your rightful control of your choices against others’ advice, of course; we all want loved ones’ support. It’s especially hard when you’ve been taught, explicitly or otherwise, that it’s your job to please your parents.

But when you reach a point where your desires and goals are in direct conflict with your mom’s, you have to start making choices. Live for her or live for you.

This isn’t to say you can’t take your mother’s or anyone else’s advice ever; certainly there’s room for consideration about, for example, the financial and ca-

reer implications of big pay cuts. (For what it’s worth, it’s also possible her money objection is just cover for her not wanting you to move away.)

I am saying, though, that you aren’t a minor and she’s neither law enforcement nor your boss, so her “insisting” days are over.

Guilt-tripping — its craven cousin — is out of bounds for her too.

“I love you, Mom, and want to make you proud.

If I get this job, though, I’m taking it, because I think it’s best for me.”

It’s her job to learn her new role: to advise only when asked or when forced to by imminent or unseen harm, and to recognize that any steps you take beyond that -- even some bad ones -- are yours alone to take.

Good luck with the interview.

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

WORKING IT OUT

Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library annual Volunteer Appreciation Day event will be held Monday, Sept. 21, from 1-3 p.m.

Higher Grounds Coffee House 6700 Highway 53, Braselton 2nd Floor - Elevator available Polaris Aviation Building Braselton, GA Come join the fun! Meet other Volunteers!

Light Refreshments will be served Raffle Drawing for Multiple Prizes [Tickets are free, but you must be present to win!]

Grand Prize: Gift Certificate to Cotton Calf Kitchen 9924 Davis Street, Suite 9 A Classic American Steakhouse Downtown Braselton’s newest restaurant, part of the Historic Redevelopment Project, serving dryaged steaks, opening in mid-late August RSVPs Appreciated (However, reservations are not required to attend.)

Sign-up sheet is In the 3-ring book located in AFTERWORDS Store or contact Marilyn Deal: mmdeal@bellsouth.net or Dan Aldridge - friendsbwjlibrary@gmail.net REMEMBER IT WON’T BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU!!!

Spread the word – The More “Friends” the Merrier : )

North Georgia Reads Program to host #1 bestselling author JANRIC CLASSIC SUDOKU

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Gwinnett County Public Library, Hall County Library System and Piedmont Regional Library System will welcome Homer Hickam, best known for his #1 New York Times best-selling memoir Rocket Boys which was adapted into the ever-popular movie October Sky, for North Georgia Reads, a regional book signing event on Oct. 17 and 18.

Hickam will speak at Lanier Technical College in Winder at 3 p.m. on Oct. 17 and at the Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center in Norcross at 3 p.m. on Oct. 18.

North Georgia Reads was created to promote collaboration between

neighboring library systems and bring bestselling authors to a community of 29 libraries in the region.

Hickam is the winner of the prestigious University of Alabama’s Clarence Cason Award and the Appalachian Heritage Writer’s Award for his memoirs and fiction plus many other writing awards including an honorary Doctorate of Literature from Marshall University. Hickam has been a coal miner, Vietnam combat veteran, scuba instructor, NASA engineer and now a best-selling author.

Lanier Technical College-Barrow Campus is located at 965 Austin Road in Winder, and the Norcross Cultural Arts & Community

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Storytime at the Braselton Library. Story times are available at the Braselton Library at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays for Inchworms, ages 2 and 3.

Cocoons, newborn to age 1, can enjoy storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays with Bookworms, ages 4 and 5, enjoying storytime at 11:30 a.m. on Fridays. Also at the library at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday will be Reading with the dogs (Tailwaggers). There will be an opportunity for your child to curl up with a canine while enjoying a book. Learn more about the Braselton Library by visiting www.prlib. org or call 706-654-1992.

Mah Jongg in Buford. Play Mah Jongg every Wednesday at Bogan Park, located at 2723 North Bogan Road in Buford from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 770-614-2060 or just come by.

Find Jack on the Jackson County Antiques & Arts Trail. Do you love antique shopping? Are you looking for a fun activity for you or your family to do while antiquing? Come to Jackson County and see if you can find Jack. If you fill out your passport and turn it in you will be entered into a quarterly drawing to win a $100 gift certificate. Visit www.tourjacksoncounty. com/antiques-and-art-trail. html for details.

Interested in square dancing. Jug Tavern Squares dances from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the YMCA in Winder. Y membership or partners not required. If you are interested, contact Buddy or Sharon Davis by calling 770-513-1189 or emailing davisrm11@att.net or mysharona11@att.net.

You can also contact Boyd or Teresa McLocklin at 770-5403341or email bmclock@ bellsouth.net. Why Square Dance? It’s great fun, gets your brain working, gets you off the couch, you meet lots of active, fun people, you laugh a lot, taught in English everywhere. The National Square Dance Convention will be in Georgia in 2019, and you will get to dance with people from all over the world. Opportunity is knocking so don’t miss out.

History walking tours.

Free history walking tours will be offered each Friday during September in downtown Braselton. Tours will begin promptly on the hour at 5 p.m. on Sept. 18 and 25 at the Braselton Downtown Development office at 65 Frances St. Learn more about downtown Braselton at www.DowntownBraselton. com and follow at www.

Facebook/DowntownBraselton. You can call 706-6840369.

Dinner theatre. The Jefferson Community Theatre presents the comedy/murder dinner theatre “Southern Fried Murder” written by Billy St. John and directed by Christine Dalton and Diane Norton-Bagwell on Sept. 18 and 19 at the Jefferson Civic Center, located at 65 Kissam St., in Jefferson. The shows are sold out. Visit www.jeffersoncommunitytheatre. com or call 706-367-5714 for more information about Jefferson Community Theatre.

Cultivators’ Market at ShieldsEthridge Farm. Come out for a fun time for the whole family at the Cultivators’ Market at the Shields-Ethridge Farm, located at 2355 Ethridge Road in Jefferson, From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.19. Admission is free to tour the historic farm buildings. Enjoy demonstrations of goat milking, blacksmithing, quilting and grist mill grinding. Children will have a fun activity “Painting with Dirt.” Live Bluegrass/Americana music will provided by the Mangets and you can view the movie “Farmland.”

Vendors will be selling fresh produce, honey, eggs, cornmeal and grits, jellies, teas, plants, rural landscape paintings, pottery, soaps and lunch items. For more information, call Denise at 706367-8877 or dftemple@gfb. org, You can also visit www. shieldsethridgefarminc.com or Facebook at Shields Ethridge Farm.

Braselton Bash car show. The Chip Foose Select Group Braselton Bash will not be held at YearOne in Braselton for 2015. The Chip Foose event is being rescheduled for next year due to a scheduling conflict but the Hot Rodders Children’s Charities will still be holding a regular Braselton Bash participant vote car show Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 7 p.m. with a $5 entry fee due at the gate. Spectators are admitted for free. There is a top 10 Participant Vote car show with prize drawings, a burn out exhibition, kids’ area with inflatables, food vendors and sponsors and vendor displays. For more information about the Hot Rodders Children’s Charities and YearOne, visit www. hotrodderschildrenscharity. org and www.yearone.com

Volunteers needed.

Food 2 Kids Jackson County needs volunteer drivers for one day each week to pick up food at Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and deliver to schools. Several different routes available. Must have valid drivers license and insurance. Call Sherry at 770-656-6028 for more information.

Braselton Farmers Market. Visit the market every Friday from 4-7 p.m. between now and Oct. 16.

Located on Harrison Street between Davis and Frances streets, the market attracts a variety of vendors with fresh-picked vegetables, home-crafted jellies and jams and more.

Jefferson Farmers Market. The Jefferson Farmers Market is in full swing with fresh products from local vendors offering fresh vegetables fruits, jams and jellies, baked goods and more. The market is held on Saturdays on the square in downtown Jefferson.

Cruise-in. American Street Rodders host cruise-ins on the first Saturday of each month from April through October on City Square in Hoschton, beginning at 5 p.m. The annual car show will be held in conjunction with the Hoschton Fall Festival which will be Sept. 25-27.

Volunteer Appreciation Day. Friends of the BraseltonWest Jackson Library will hold a Volunteer Appreciation Day on Sept. 21 from 1-3 p.m. at Higher Grounds Coffee House. This is for all volunteers and substitutes.

Come join the fun which will include light refreshments and a chance to win door prizes including a gift certificate to Cotton Calf Kitchen, a classic American steakhouse which will be downtown Braselton’s newest restaurant. Located in the Braselton Brothers Store complex whichis part of the town’s

hstoric redevelopment project, will be serving dry-aged steaks. Reservations to the volunteer appreciation event are desired and can be made by calling Marilyn Deal at 770-289-7224 or 770-9653319 or email Dan Aldridge at friendsbwjlibrary@gmail. net. There is also a signup sheet in the AFTERWORDS store.

Superhero Run for Piedmont CASA. Grab your Superhero costume and join Piedmont CASA on Sept. 26 at Fort Yargo State Park for the fourth annual Superhero Run. The family fun run/1k begins at 8 a.m. at picnic shelter #2. The trail run begins at 8:30 a.m. from the same location on a course laid out by Classic Race Services. Register online at Active.com up until a few days before the race or come on race day at 7 a.m. To be guaranteed a T-shirt, register

by Sept. 14. All donations are tax deductible. Visit www. piedmontcasa.org or check them out on Facebook.

Free photo event. Never the Rock Photography’s 10th anniversary celebration will be a free photo event at the Braselton Gallery. It will be from 4-6 .m. on Oct. 8. People can come in and get a free digital photo taken which will be email to them by photographer Sarina Roth. You can bring for family for a group shot or have individuals made.

Pink Partini Fashion Gala for Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia . Tanger Outlets and Northridge Medical Center have announced that they are partnering to organize a fundraising event on Oct. 1 to benefit the Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia.

The event will be called the Pink Partini Fashion Gala.

It will take place at the Jefferson Civic Center. The fun evening out will consist of a cocktail hour featuring delicious appetizers and tasty treats, a silent auction, all followed by a first class fashion show. Tickets to the Pnik Partini will cost $20 and are available at both Tanger Outlets and the Northridge Medical Center. Additional ticket outlets include the Jackson Medicine Center and Sassafrass Salon. Tickets can be purchased in advance at: Tanger Outlets, Northridge Medical Center, Sassfrass Salon and Jackson Medicine Center. The goal is to sell at least 200 tickets and to raise $2,000, according to Tricia Massey, director of outreach for the Northridge Medical Center. Sponsorship information can be obtained by contacting Tricia Massey at Northridge Medical Center or Mark Valentine at Tanger Outlets.

Historical Walk in Hoschton.

Are you ready for a hairraising good time? Hosch’s Hair Raising Historical Walk will be presented Oct. 16-17 by the City of Hoschton and the Hoschton Women’s Civic Club. With walks beginning at Hoschton City Hall every 20 minutes from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, and from 5:30- 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, you can come and

enjoy the walk, a bonfire and music. The cost is $10 for 13 and older and free for those 12 and under with a paid adult. The price includes hot dog, chip and drink.) Call 706-654-3034 to purchase advance tickets and make reservations.

Fit for a Cure 5K run/walk.

Tanger Outlets is continuing its focus on pink with the annual Fit For a Cure 5K run/walk set for Saturday, Oct. 17. The 5K, a Run & See Georgia Grand Prix event, will benefit the Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia. The 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. with event-day registration from 7-8 a.m.

Register online at TangerOutlets.com/race or visit Tanger Shopper Services.

Pre-registration is $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Teams of 10 or more can pre-register for $15 per person; there are team recognitions. Late registration after Oct. 15 is $30. The 5K will begin and end at Tanger Outlet Center.

Awards will be given with a goodie bag and T-shirt to the first 600 registrants.

Jackson County Historic Courthouse Heritage Celebration. Set for Oct. 10 at the Jackson EMC auditorium in Jefferson, the Heritage Celebration, a fundraiser for the second floor courtoom project which is the next restoration phase of the Jackson County Historic Courthouse. An authenic 1908 mwal will be served and a silent auction will be held. Skills and services donations are being accepted so for information, contact Carol Holzhalb at 770-5402490 or cholzhalb@yahoo. com Library board of trustees. The Piedmont Regional Library System Board of Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Banks County Elementary School media center. The Banks County Board of Library Trustees will follow at 6 p.m.

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Relay For Life town hall session set for Sept. 22

Input sought on future plans Braselton-Hoschton Relay For Life will conduct a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in the Braselton Community Room.

The gathering will be a wrapup of the 2015 Relay For Life year with a look to what is ahead for the American Cancer Society fundraising efforts in Jackson County, which has had two separate Relay For Life events in the past several years.

“It’s our hope that by getting participants from our Braselton-Hoschton Relay For Life together in a room with Jackson County Relay For Life participants we’ll be able to have a productive discussion about the future of these two events,” said Sara Gunter, Relay For Life community manager for the American Cancer Society. “It’s important that we try to get input from as many people as possible – so please plan to attend and bring a friend.”

The 2015 Relay For Life was held Aug. 15 at Braselton Park with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton as the presenting sponsor and the Rotary Club of Braselton as the luminary sponsor. This year’s Relay had been postponed from its original May date after the departure of the area’s ACS representative. It was rescheduled to Segway into the Braselton Movies Under the Stars to tie in with the Relay theme for the year of Lights! Camera!

Relay!

The survivors dinner was sponsored again this year by Jack’s Old South BBQ and hosted in the historic Braselton gym with Whole Foods and Mayfield Dairy Farms also supporting the survivors dinner.

Also making the community event possible was Safelite Auto Glass, State Farm Insurance – Cindy Phillips, the Town of Braselton and the Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority – It’s Better in Braselton, Independence Bank, West Jackson Fire Department and the Braselton Police Department.

Also supporting Relay For Life was Garbage Hound, S&S Ace Hardware and Hoschton Café.

Greener Environments of Jefferson which provided a survivors drawing for a landscaping service and also had a fundraising booth for Team Papa Bear in memory of the family’s patriarch. Burger King (Team Valeo) also supported the survivors with special drawings.

Braselton Fit Body Boot Camp participated and provided some boot camp excitement.

I-85 North Board of Realtors sold chances on a largescreen flat-screen TV and Team Valeo also set up a campsite for Relay.

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School Army Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps served as honor guard with Rachel Day presenting the National Anthem.

Entertainment included the Serendipity Community Players and Kim Armstrong.

Also involved in support of this year’s Relay was Chad Bingham – Bingham Insurance Group; Howard Hardaway – State Farm Insurance and James Lawson – Lawson Funeral Home.

The community is invited to attend the town hall meeting. You can also contact Sara Gunter at 706-731-0152 or sara.gunter@cancer.org or visit cancer.org.

Tumbling Waters Society presents

25th ANNIVERSARY BLUEGRASS & BBQ

ART IN THE PARK FESTIVAL

Sept. 19t 19th, 10 - 6pm & Sept. 20th, 12:30 - 5:30pm

Hurricane Sh Shoals Park between Jefferson & Maysville

Live Music Wednesday Nights!

Open Sun – Thur 11am-10pm: Fri & Sat 11am – 10:30pm

Tuesdays - $1.00 12 oz draft beer Wednesdays - $2.75 12 oz Margaritas Mixed Drinks, Beer & Wine Served Everyday 55 Freedom Parkway, Hoschton 30548

706-824-0209

www.lagunamexicangrill.com

Buy 1 Lunch Combo with 2 soft drinks and get 1 FREE No substitutions Mon. - Sat. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Expires 12/31/15

1 FREE Small Cheese Dip with the purchase of 2 Dinner Entrees and 2 soft drinks

FREE Ad Admission/Parking Memo FREE Memorial BLUEGRASS Festival Sat & Sun 1-5pm

with BlueBilly Grit, Apostles of Bluegrass, Curtis Jones & more!

FREE Gospel Jam Session with Crystal River both days 5K Mill Race • Arts & Crafts BBQ • Country Cookin’ • Grist Mill Children’s Art • Classic Cars Duck Dash • HERITAGE VILLAGE Tours Folk Art & Craft Demonstrations CIVIL WAR Camps, Demonstrations & BATTLES both days De

Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Expires 12/31/15

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JOBS - Maintenance Job Opening: Maintenance Technician The Cleveland facility of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies needs a few highly technical associates with the following attributes and skills. Work hours: 2nd (3pm -11pm) or 3rd (11pm -7am) shift, 8 hour shifts.

•Technical school diploma in an industrialrelated field or a minimum of 4 years of experience with process equipment repair and troubleshooting.

•PLC knowledge and experience preferred •Must demonstrate knowledge of schematics and blueprints •Must have very strong mathematical and analytical skills •Fabrication and welding experience required •HVAC experience a plus •Ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules •Ability to apply common sense in understanding and carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form •Participates as an Emergency Action Team Member Primary responsibility is to troubleshoot and repair the electrical control system, electrical distribution systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and mechanical systems as related to the production process equipment and supports the facilities team as required.

Apply in person at: One NOK Drive, Cleveland, GA Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

E/O/E Lawn Maint Crew Leader- D/L and experience required.

Must pass drug test.

770-983-7004

Maintenance Technician Proficient w/ Electrical and Mechanical tools.

Must show proficiency with hydraulic, pnuematic, and electrical systems. Prefer Boiler certification, PLC experience, Welding, electrical troubleshooting.

Resumes to 1125 Purina Drive, Gainesville GA 30501.

JOBS - Medical Certified MA or Nurse needed for busy Pediatric office in Dahlonega. Part time to full time. Send resume to pediatricsdga@ outlook.com Certified Medical Asst needed for neurology office. F/T position.

Bilingual a plus. Apply in person: 1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Ste 400, Gainesville, GA. 30501 Gold City Health and Rehab Seeking LPN Charge Nurses Mon.-Fri. 3p-11p or 11p-7a Sat.-Sun 7p-7a Also seeking CNAs for Sat.-Sun 7a-7p or 7p-7a Please fax resume to 478.974.0043 or apply in person at 222 Moores Dr, Dahlonega, GA Premise Health is the nation’s leading provider of worksite health and wellness services. We are seeking 2 wellqualified candidates for the following opportunitie(s) at worksite health centers at Fieldale Farms.

Medical Assistant-FT Baldwin. & Gainesville, GA *Spanish speaking preferred but not required.

Please visit: www. premisehealthjobs.com to apply or contact: Stephanie.Clay@ PremiseHealth.com with inquiries/questions

JOBS - Misc. Help Wanted CIRCULATION DEPT is seeking prospects for future route delivery in Northeast Georgia.

Must be 18 or older w/ valid driver’s license & insured vehicle. Must have reliable vehicle & backup substitute.

Areas Available: •North Hall •Flowery Branch •Gainesville •Oakwood •Dawsonville •Clermont For more information, please call our carrier hotline: 770-535-6347. or e-mail: dbeckwith@ gainesvilletimes.com Ingles Markets 440 Now Hiring : All Depts.

Apply online at: www.inglescareers.com INTERVIEW TODAY START TOMORROW! $150 SIGN ON BONUS Merry Maids is Hiring FT Housekeepers No Nights, Wknds or Holidays! Wkly Pay! Vehicle, Drug Test & Background Check Req’d. Call to apply 678-989-0800 Petco Distribution Center Now hiring for Stand-up Forklift Drivers, Reachtruck, and Order-Filler/Pallet Rider Operators Positions are permanent Position offers benefits, generous vacation & up to $13/hr. for first year.

Petco DistributionBraselton DC 930 Hwy 124 Braselton, GA 30011 678-425-1147 Preventative Maintenance & Diesel Mechanic needed at Piedmont Tractor.

Great pay & benefits.

Call Tim Akins, 770-534-5000 or Dee Reeves, 770-294-6314 Mon thru Fri, 8-5pm Scott Bridge Company, Inc. Is currently accepting applications for: Bridge Superintendent, Foreman, Carpenter, Crane Operator Apply at: 1044 Fortson Rd. Lincolnton Or email resumes to: kdavis@scottbridge.com Benefits, EOE/M/F/Vet/ Disability

*Requires payment in advance.

Seeking Kennel/Vet Assistant full time.

770-983-7854 The City of College Park, GA is seeking qualified applicants for the position of POLICE OFFICER. Starting Pay is $40,208 with a competitive benefits package. Apply online at www.collegeparkga. com. EOE

JOBS - Office/ Clerical PT CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE The Circulation Dept. is looking for a qualified Customer Service Representative. This individual must be computer-literate & have a friendly phone voice. This individual must be customer satisfaction oriented & possess a willingness to learn. This position is part-time & works weekends & some weekdays.

Please apply to: The Times, 345 Green St., Gainesville, GA 30501 Attn: HR or e-mail csosebee@ gainesvilletimes.com

JOBS - Part-Time Help Wanted At Home Or Office Pt/Ft $200/$600 Wkly Phone, Cust. Svc Exp. Pd Trng. Buford Office Dental Care Rx 770-271-1115

JOBS - Professional INSURANCE AGENTS needed. No experience necessary. Will train.

Call 678-664-3446

JOBS - Restaurant Help Little Italy Pizza Hiring: Exp’d Pizza Maker Exp’d Line Cook and Cashier Full or Part-time.

Sunday’s off. Call Ben, 770-539-2727

JOBS - Trades GM Dealership Techs Jim Hardman Buick GMC, Inc. offers from $12.00 to $32.00 hour based on qualification and experience. Great shop, No Sundays. Call Paul Fuller 770-718-3140 High production collision center seeking Exp’d Body Technician.

ASE/I-Car certification preferred. Medical/ dental ins, 401k, other benefits offered. Contact Shop at 770-536-4985 or Email: ttankersley@ 985 collisioncenter.com Jim Hardman Buick GMC, Inc. is growing WE NEED QUICK SERVICE/OIL CHANGE TECHNICIANS pay $12.00 per hour plus spiffs. Great shop, No Sundays. Call Paul Fuller 770-718-3140

JOBS - Truck Drivers CDL CLASS A DRIVERS needed. Local & OTR positions. Benefits, Exc. pay. 2yrs exp., clean MVR. Sign on Bonus.

770-887-6117 CDL Drivers needed for Dump Trucks and Cement Mixers.

Experience is a plus. Areas needed, Gainesville, Cleveland, Blairsville, and Cumming. We are a Drug Free Environment.

Call Jim at 770-536-9956 Delivery Driver CDL A or B Delivery Driver. Building Material Company in Cumming looking for a lumber distribution driver. Duties are, but not limited to:Deliver Building Materials to residential building sites using T/T, tandem axle flatbed, or flatbed dump.Unload or pick up materials from job site. Previous industry experience preferred but willing to train.

Visit bvlumber.com for more info, Please send resume to jack.struve@ bvlumber.com or call 706-300-2378 Driver - CDL/A $3000 Sign On Bonus for Experienced Drivers Paid Out within 30 days of 1st dispatch!

HOME WEEKLY NEW Southeast Regional PAY INCREASE! Company & Independent Contractors Needed 6 Day Refresher Course Avail.

KLLM

TRANSPORT SERVICES In Business Over 50 Years!

855-378-9335 EOE KLLM.com

FT/PT CLASS A-CDL DRIVERSto haul live chickens in Gainesville, GA. $1500 Sign On Bonus Must have 2 yrs verifiable exp, good MVR. Night Shift, local positions, home daily, benefits. Call 770-530-3157 or 804-784-6166 RS Senter Trucking Company Inc. is looking for trained, dependable driver’s.

Class A and B CDL license. Experienced in at least one of the following: tandems, end dumps, and dry bulk tankers. Pay is negotiable depending on experience.

770-967-0758.

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

Cemetery Lots for Sale 3 Niches. Memorial Park Cemetery. $2000 for all 3 or 2 for $1800.

419-699-3648

Furniture Solid oak China Cbnt.

Like New Cond. Formal Dining Table w/6 chairs Excellent. 770-869-3022 TV ENTERTAINMENT CENTER/ WALL UNIT, 4 pieces, (TV stand in middle is 50”W), shelves on both sides of TV stand are lighted w/ glass doors, wooden doors across the whole bottom of unit. Very nice, solid wood, $600.

770-561-5308

DEDICATED ACCOUNT Now Hiring Regional Drivers Average $58K Annually Run within GA, SC and NC. Dacula, GA HOME WEEKLY! *No Touch Freight *Medical Plans & 401K Avail CDL-A w/1 yr. T/T exp 800-879-7826 www.ruan.com/jobs Dedicated to Diversity. EOE

SODA VENDING MACHINE. Dixie Narco 501E, Fully reconditioned, 9 Selections, holds 471 cans, Excellent condition, Used 2 months, Fully lite lexan Waterfall front, Great money maker for any business indoors/ outdoors. $850. Call Randy 404-216-4512

Pets & Supplies 74 Year Old Southern Lady would cherish small cute dog. Please be reasonable on price.

770-538-0834 FREE KITTENS & CATS, (6) 9 wk old kittens & (4) adult cats.

770-534-0734 FREE KITTENS- 5 wk old male. blk with wht feet & wht chest. Also (4) 7wk old Kittens. Wht w/ gold spots and wht w/ blk spots. All Litter Box Trained & Shots. Need good home, Jefferson area. 706-367-7291 GERMAN SHORT HAIRED POINTER puppies, AKC reg., $800.

706-348-3180

Plans, wood and attachments for 12 ft long FORT/SWING SET combo. Three swings inlcuded, place for slide if desired (not inlcuded).

This is a NICE set, never used. Selling for $1200, plans were $600 and wood was thousands.

All pre-routed and drilled. Will consider delivery. Call Kevin at 678-936-5124.

BUILT-IN OVEN, good cond., $100; Dishwasher, good cond., $75; NordiTrack Exerciser, long pedals, upright handles, $75.

678-232-2843 Call 6a-6p.

LOTS OF FURN., dining room set & dinette set, Lg. Leather sectional, all Haverty’s; tools, paintings, lots of everything. Contents of home. 706-870-0211 ONE DEEDED Membership at Unicoi Springs Camp Resort.

Serious Inquiries Only.

Please call for details 770-536-7249

Mobile Homes For Rent 2BR/1BA, $450/mo.

I-985 at Candler Rd Exit 20. 706-974-3360 Hurry While They Last One Free Week Rent Units starting at $85 wk 770-534-7596 Gainesville S/N/Hall

Roommates Wanted 1 ROOM/1 PERSON. $125/wk. No dep/utils.

Oakwood, GA. 678-328-9980 House to Share With Owner, fully furn., $600/ mo + $300 dep. Must be gainfully employed.

Access to whole house.

Game room downstairs w/ all amenities.

Braselton area.

706-870-0211 MEN- $400. Furn Pvt home, BR, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwood.

770-530-1110 ROOMMATE Hwy 53 West. Gainesville, GA. Utilities included. $385/mo. No smoking 678-689-8821

Wanted To Rent House or Apartment.

3 adults and 1 child from Sept 28 thru Oct. 10.

Gainesville or immediate vicinity. 770-538-0164

Homes & Real Estate

Lawn Equipment

Misc. For Sale

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PIERCE’S PINE STRAW - 1507 Martin Luther King Blvd. would like to announce at my regret slash pine straw will soon be a thing of the past. Government will not pay farmers to plant the slash pine anymore only long needle to be replanted. We now have only long needle straw for sale. To pick up- straw price per bale $4 under 50 bales, 50 bales or more $3.75, delivered $4.25. Call me 678-617-0403 or call 678-677-6352 Thank-You!

Business Property For Sale

Goldendoodle Puppies born 7/20/15 First Generation (F1): mother-apricot Standard Poodle; fatherGolden Retriever. One male and two females available. Exceptionally beautiful, healthy and social babies and parents! $1000 vaccinated and vet examined.

404-408-7412

Homes-Rentals Duplexes For Rent 3BR DUPLEX, brick, tile, City, Park, $845/m.

678-617-5073

Houses For RentUnfurnished Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com

COMMERCIAL 0.27 acres.

Corner of Industrial Blvd & Mt. Crest Dr. $89,900 770-967-6222 No Realtors Please!

Investement Property Great Income! 3 Homes. 9+ acres.

Cleared & wooded.

Dawson cnty. $259,900.

706-216-1793

Lake Property For Sale Almost 3acres, 275’ on Lake Lanier. Deep water cove with dock. Fixer Upper, 3BR/1BA House with Trailer & Camper hook-ups. Shirley Rd., Gainesville, GA. $825,900/Or Reasonable Offer.. 770-967-6222 No Realtors Please

Recreation Boats & Marine MOVING Party Barge. 24ft, 90hp, Trailer. Good Cond.

Many xtras. In water. $7k/obo.

Bass Boat. Model 1800.

150hp, Trailer, low hrs.

Not in water. $3k/obo.

Air Dyne Stationary Bike. Low miles. Ha! $75/obo 770-531-9394 Nice Mcgregor Venture 22’ W New Sails 2015, Alc stv, Hull/bottom work W fresh paint 2013, roll furl, portpot, Trail inc $4k 770-337-9187 AQLND T46 Srs Inq Only!

PLAYBOUY 1984-18ft.

Pontoon. 50hp Mariner no trailer. Starter & carb overhauled, Runs Great. $2000. 770-532-4454 YAMAHA 2000 Wave Runner w/trailer.

GP1200R, new eng 3yrs ago, Runs Great! $2500.

770-532-4454

RV’s/Travel Trailers 2012 sandpiper 5 th wheel camper for sale, like new. Used less than 10 times. 4 slides with 4 bunks in bunkhouse.

King bed in master. 1.5 bathrooms. Outside kitchen. Kept under shed. $29900 770-519-1768 or 770-983-0833 HURRICANE 2004 MH. 33ft. Exc Cond.

Priced to sell at $29,900. $8000 below mkt value.

2 slides, new tires, new canopies all around, new rear video system, 2 A/C units, Ford V10 eng in Exc cond. 36k mi. Sleeps 6, Sleep Number queen bed, 5.5 gen., full winter cover. Call 770-539-4301 Santara 2004 Class A 36’, 25k miles, 2 slides, workhorse chasis, $55,000. 770-380-5323

Wheels Motorcycles Harley Davidson 2007. Softail. 96ci, fuel inj., blk., 14,300mi.

Always garaged. Asking $10,000. 770-532-4454

Vans CHRYSLER 2013 Handicap Equipped with scooter lift. 43k miles w protection plan through 2019. $23,000.

Lula. 770-519-2690 DODGE 2002 Grand Caravan. 1 owner, 130k $2750. 706-864-2188; 706-300-0131 aft 11am

Sell it6 WAYS for28 DAYS for as little as $30.95

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