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Qualifying closes; city ballots now set Candidates in municipal races which will appear on the Nov. 3 ballots filed qualifying documents last week, setting up several contested races for mayoral posts and council seats. A total of 32 seats were up for election.

BRASELTON A three-person race for the Braselton District 1 seat on the town council finds incumbent Richard Mayberry being challenged by ecky Richardson and Robert William Martin Jr. District 3 Councilman Tony Funari is unopposed in his re-election bid.

HOSCHTON In Hoschton, Michelle Forthofer qualified to seek the Post 5 council seat, curently held

by Councilman Scott Butler, who is seeking re-election. Jim Cleveland is unchallenged for re-election in Post 6 and Mindi H. Kiewert is unopposed for the Post 4 position.

JEFFERSON In Jefferson, incumbent city councilmen

Steve Kinney, District 1; Steve Quinn, District 3; and Don Kupis, District 5; are unchallenged in their re-election bids.

Two Jefferson City Board of Education incumbents have opponents with District 1’s Angela D’Zamko being challenged by Heather Duren and Guy Dean Benson, who holds the District 5 post, going up against challenger Heidi Hill. Willie Hughey is unopposed in his District 3 re-election.

ARCADE For three at-large Arcade City Council posts, the qualifiers were incuments Dean Bentley, Cindy Bone and Tom Hays.

COMMERCE In Commerce, Mayor Clark Hill is being challenged by Perry Faison and Ward 5 Councilman Johnny Eubanks has drawn an opponent in Wayne Gholston. Only Mark Fitzpatrick qualified for the Ward 3 position and Bobby Redmon is seeking the Ward 4 post.

For the Commerce City Board of Educa-

tion, District 3’s Bill Davis is joined on the ballot by challenger, Tony Allen and Jimmy Miller.

Allison Davis is opposing District 4 imcumbent Rodbey Gary. Paul Sergent is unchallenged in his District 6 re-election bid.

incumbents Hilda Gee and Thomas Marlow are unopposed.

For the Maysville council, Ward 2’s Junior Hardy and Ward 4’s Scott Harper qualified to seek re-election and are unchallenged.

NICHOLSON A mayoral race will also on the ballots in Maysville, Nicholson and Pendergrass but is a contested race only in Nicholson where Mayor Ronnie Maxwell is being opposed by Steve Wilbanks.

Also in Nicholson, Mike Barfield and Gwendle Bartlett will be on the ballot for city council.

TALMO Two council posts will be on the Talmo ballot and incumbent Myra McEver qualifying to seek re-election. Also on the ballot will be Rusty Vandeford and James Buffington for District 2.

Jackson County elections supervisor Lori Wurtz says the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 General Election is Monday, Oct. 5.

“This is also the deadline to change your address prior to the election, which is very important for those who move into or out of a city limit boundary,” said Wurtz, who encourages voters to contact her office, located in the Jackson County Administrative Building, located at 67 Athens St., in Jefferson, by calling 706-367-6377, to verify voter registration information.

MAYSVILLE In Maysville, Mayor Richard Presley has is unchallenged for re-election and Pendergrass Mayor Monk Tolbert also drew no opposition.

PENDERGRASS For the two council posts in Pendergrass,

WEST JACKSON FIRE BOARD

Millage increased approved to ensure area’s public safety

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West Jackson Firefighter Kenyon Levine gets a high-five from Alayna Harris, one of the youngsters attending Tuesday’s open house in advance of the fire board meeting held to consider setting the millage rate.

The fire tax levied for the West Jackson Fire District will be going up but citizens attending Tuesday’s meeting of the elected fire board shared their support for the West Jackson Fire Department and its firefighters.

Those voicing their desire to fund fire safety in their community resulted in a unanimous decision of the fire board to accept the proposed 3.6 mills – and increase of .97 above the current 2.63 mills.

The increase is needed in order to maintain the staffing level of three full-timers per shift, begin rebuilding the depleted reserves and address some serious equipment issues, according to Fire Chief Ben Stephens

who had followed the board’s direction from the July meeting to develop a budget which would meet those goals.

The impact of the increase will find the owner of a $175,000 home experiencing a $67.90 increase in fire tax which would be $252 for the year compared to the current $184.10.

Members of the community attended an open house in advance of the fire board meeting and saw displays of equipment and gear along with the price tag for replacement of items such as turnout gear – some of which is beyond the 10-year usage recommended by the National Fire Protection Association. To properly and safely outfit a firefighter in turnout gear, it costs $2,271.

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Hoschton man hopes to restore vision after accident

By CARLY SHAREC

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It was the Fourth of July, and Joel Porter and his friends decided to shoot off some of the new fireworks only recently allowed to be sold in Georgia.

The group went to a friend’s house in Athens, and after having a few drinks they decided to go out and shoot fireworks around midnight.

“Somebody misfired one,” Porter said. “It bounced off the pavement, and I was about 20 yards away, and all I remember was seeing a flash of green light and it hit me directly in the right eye.

“And the angle of it, too, because it bounced off the ground, it was coming up at a 45-degree angle and I saw it right before it hit me, so all I had time to do was blink. Unfortunately, I did it at the wrong time. It hit my eye and I blinked, and actually closed my eyelid on the firework. So basically, I put the firework out with my eye. It was an unbelievably ridiculous shot.”

After a few seconds of what the 24-year-old Hoschton man called “the most intense pain,” his vision went black and the area around the eye went numb. He sat on the ground, in shock, as his friends gathered around him.

Porter said his girlfriend kept asking to see the eye, which he had covered up with his hand. He didn’t want anyone to look at it at first, but eventually gave in as she kept asking.

She screamed and ran away, he said.

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Porter was taken to Augusta Burn Center that night; though they briefly rinsed out the eye, Porter said, he really needed specialized eye care. The next day, he was taken to Emory Eye Center, where they entirely rinsed the dirt and chemicals from his eye.

Since then, it’s been a daily mission to find a way to not only restore his eyesight but to preserve the eye itself.

“I can see light, and that’s about it,” he said.

“It’s almost like being underwater, but worse.

It’s just very, very blurry.”

And it’s getting worse because scar tissue is now building up, he added.

The chances of Porter’s vision being entirely restored in his eye are slim at best. If his vision can’t be fully restored, he also wants to focus on preserving the eyeball; if not, he will need a prosthetic eye.

To have that vision restored is going to be a complicated procedure. He initially hoped to have a cornea transplant, but the incident destroyed all of the stem cells in his eye that help regenerate the protective layer around the cornea. Without those stem cells, a cornea transplant would be ineffective, as would an artificial cornea.

So first, he would have to be able to afford and then be accepted on a trial basis as a stem cell transplant recipient. The procedure has only been done a few times in the United States, so he would likely have to travel either to Canada or perhaps overseas, he said.

Porter will also need a skin graft to restore the burnt skin on his eyelid.

Though Porter has insurance through his parents, he is quickly hitting the limits as to

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Joel Porter, pictured in the hospital (L), is attempting to raise funds for a stem cell transplant for his right eye, which was severely injured in a fireworks accident on July 4. what insurance will pay for these procedures.

And, he added, it’s unlikely insurance would cover any of the stem cell transplant, as it’s a trial procedure.

A hope and a prayer Porter is trying to raise $50,000 through the collection website GoFundMe; his page is gofundme.com/joelporter.

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“I’m a college student ... and already have a little bit of college debt,” Porter said.

He attends the University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus, studying computer science.

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West Jackson Fire Chief Ben Stephens and the fire board of Sheri Brown, Tony Harris, chairman Tim Sweat and Joel Keith, with Harry Bryan arriving later, talked with the community about the challenges the department has if the same level of fire and medical services are to be provided.

A millage increase of .97 was approved Tuesday.

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Continued from 1A The fire board meeting began with a welcome to the assembled crowd which dwindled considerably before the session concluded just before 10 p.m.

Stephens provided some background on the department and shared how growth on the west side of Jackson County is impacting service delivery but the goal is “a better level of care.”

The fire board had upped

the millage rate a couple of years ago with the goal of putting four firefighters on a shift and constructing a second station on Ednaville Road to better serve the area on the eastern side of Interstate 85 and portions of the service area which experienced a dramatic increase in homeowners premiums when ISO ratings went from 4 to 10.

Those wheels were put into motion but came to a screeching halt when anticipated tax revenues from

Jackson County were not forthcoming. Stephens said the fire department as well as Jackson County Schools learned of the impact of Industrial Development Authority tax abatements granted to Carter’s.

Citizen Martha Martin, who spent 14 years as an appointed member of the IDA, said she was making a political statement when pointing out that the area does not currently have anyone looking out for their interest in the IDA since the Jackson

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On the open house tour, Capt. David Edge, who is also responsible for the department’s equipment maintenance, shared information about the cascade system for refilling firefighters’ airpacks which is not operational. Repairs are needed but there have been no funds since reserves were used up after the impact of abatements was realized.

County Board of Commissioners did not appoint a West Jackson area resident when John Buchanan left the IDA. The fact that Jackson County has been charging a 6-percent fee to collect the West Jackson fire tax when legislation calls only for a 2.5-percent levy was a sore subject for Russ Harbin, the department’s chaplain, who questioned why the matter had not been resolved more in the district’s favor and why better explanations for a county commissioner’s decision in the 1990s weren’t offered.

Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly encouraged citizens to attend county commission meetings and ask questions.

The proposed budget of $1,163,784.52 was approved to include the funding needed for the cascade air compressor system used to refill firefighters’ air tanks. Since it has been out of service, firefighters have to go to the North Jackson Fire station or the Fire Training Center to refill tanks after a fire.

To maintain three firefighters on duty 24/7, $543,670 has been budgeted and a per diem plan is also being integrated to maintain volunteer participation which makes up half the department.

Jackson County prepares for wintertime in regional exercise Northeast Georgia will be better prepared to respond to a severe winter weather event following a multi-county exercise held Tuesday in Watkinsville.

Jackson County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), along with more than 100 individuals from local and state government agencies, private sector organizations and volunteer groups participated in the drill coordinated through the Area 3 (northeast Georgia) All Hazards Council.

The drill simulated a severe winter weather storm affecting northeast Georgia, providing participants the opportunity to rehearse their snow and ice plans. Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Habersham, Jackson, Lumpkin, Morgan, Oconee, Rabun, Walton, White, Wilkes and Union counties participated in the

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He does have a full-time job, working overnight hours as a data technician for an insurance company. But even that has been a challenge, as he has struggled to build strength in his remaining eye, and also fight off the anxiety about anything possibly happening to compromise his vision even further.

Meanwhile, he also has medical bills coming from Emory, where he goes weekly for treatments to preserve the eyeball. There

exercise, along with representatives from Georgia Baptist Association, the American Red Cross, Georgia Power, Habersham Electric Municipal Cooperative and the Georgia Department of Public Health.

“Today’s exercise gave us the opportunity to practice responding to severe winter weather and the issues it may create for our community,” said Steve Nichols, director of Jackson County EMA. “While we can never train for everything, these exercises help emergency response partners understand each other’s roles and work better together as a county, as a region and as a state.”

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA/HS) also participated in the

are also bills from Augusta Burn Center, as well as for Northeast Georgia Medical Center, where he said he had to go for a blood clot following his initial hospital visit.

“We set (the GoFundMe) at $50,000 because of the stem cell transplant,” he said. “Because it’s a trial, we don’t think insurance is going to cover that, and we’re going to have to go out of state or out of country to get that done.”

It’s an uphill battle in front of Porter who, nearly two months later, still sounds completely shocked by the incident.

He said he has no plans

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exercise, responding to simulated county requests for generators and transportation for medically critical patients. Following a winter storm GEMA/HS also assists local governments by coordinating state resources such as Georgia Forestry Commission chainsaw teams or trucks from the Georgia Department of Transportation to clear downed trees from the public right of way.

“Even though we are months away from winter, it’s important to build partnerships and plan while the sun is still shining,” said GEMA/HS Director Jim Butterworth.

“We are leaning forward in our planning so Georgia can be proactive and flexible when disaster strikes,” said Butterworth.

to ever shoot off fireworks again, and if he has children one day, he won’t allow them to do so either. He would much rather go to a professional show, he said.

“I would definitely tell people that they need to be much more careful, because you never think something like this would happen to you ... that one moment can flip the entire world upside down. I look back and I really regret even going outside to shoot the fireworks,” he said, wistfulness and regret mingling in his voice. “I would not be $50,000 in debt and I would have my eye. I know you can’t think back nega-

tively on that, but it is my biggest regret.

“You’re handling explosives and most of the time you’re drinking and you’re just kind of being wild and I just think ... it’s just not worth it.”

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Joel Porter is raising funds for a stem cell transplant, as well as to help with other medical bills incurred after a fireworks accident. To donate, visit gofundme. com/joelporter.

BRIEFLY New hours for Jackson County tax office The Jackson County Tax Commissioner’s Office has new office hours. The office is now open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bramlett hosting patriotic events Bramlett Elementary School will hold a patriotic fun run on Friday, Sept. 11, with members of the Georgia Army National Guard along with the firefighters from Barrow County will be on campus to visit with students.

Soldiers will also be running along with students who have raised pledges. Students will also be forming a human flag while dressed in red, white and blue. Patriotism has been promoted with students writing letters to soldiers, learning about the history of the flag and about Sept. 11 as well as having a Wall of Honor for students to place names and pictures of family members who have or are currently serving America.

Sheriff’s Office hosting 9/11 observance The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a 9/11 observance from 9-10 a.m. on Friday at the Jefferson Civic Center. The event, being sponsored by the Georgia Sheriff’s Association and Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, will honor law enforcement officers and first responders.

Brunch is being served so please RSVP Sheriff Janis Mangum at 706-367-8718.

Eagle Battaltion, EJCHS band to honor vets and public safety responders on Friday East Jackson Comprehensive High School’s Army Junior ROTC Eagle Battalion is hosting a Veterans and Public Safety Recognition Night from 6:15-7:15 p.m. on Friday.

A reception will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the school cafeteria with the group then moving to the football stadium for the recognition ceremony.

During pre-game ceremonies with the Marching Eagle Band, veterans and public safety workers will be honored.

Jackson County GOP celebrates Constitution The Jackson County GOP will celebrate the Constitution on Sept. 12 at Bouchard Farms beginning at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast.

Guest speaker will be Dean Stephanie Linquist of the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia. Also in attendance will be State School Superintendent Richard Woods, State GOP chairman John Padgett and 9th District COP chairman Bruce Azevedo.

All presidential campaigns have been contacted and asked to have representatives on hand. There will be a presidential straw poll. Constitutional coloring books, crayons and pocket Constitutions will be available.

Tickets will be available at the door for a gun or garden raffle. Tickets are $1 each or three for $10.

Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the nation’s greatest document, invites Jackson County GOP chairman Ron Johnson, who can be reached at chairman@windstream.net or 770-310-4515.

Bouchard Farms is located at 594 Nunn Road in Commerce.

COC and Commerce DDA host lunch & learn The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Commerce Downtown Development Authority will co-host a Small Business Lunch & Learn at the Commerce Civic Center from noon to 1 p.m. on Sept. 15.

Chuck Douglas from Business Success Training will speak on “How to Leverage Advanced Sales & Social Media Skills.” There will be time provided for networking before and after the workshop. If you would like to sponsor a door prize, please contact the chamber at 706-387-0300.

Lunch will be provided by Hawg Wild BBQ. $10 for members and $15 for non-members. To register or for more information, call the Chamber at 706-387-0300, email bburgess@jacksoncountyga.com, or register online

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Fall Into Recycling/ Shredding is Sept. 19 Keep Jackson County Beautiful is hosting its Fall Into Recycling/Shredding Event on Saturday, Sept. 19.

Get cracking – Saturday, Sept. 19, is right around the corner and that means Jackson County and surrounding area citizens can properly discard items at the Keep Jackson County Beautiful Fall Recycling and Shredding Day. Document shredding will be available through American Security Shredding. A large shredding truck will shred on the premises.

There are three items for which there are charges – televisions are $20 each (no projection and no console TVs accepted); old CRT monitors (these are the old-type computer monitors with large back) will cost $5 each to recycle. The money for recycling will go to Atlanta Recycling Solutions employee. The cost is for recycling, not for KJCB. Fluorescent lightbulbs are $2 after the first six and paint, $2 per gallon after the first 5 gallons.

Also accepted will be monitors, mice, keyboards, CPUs and other electronics; household batteries; auto oil and auto batteries; clothing; household linens; eye glasses; plastic bags; aluminum cans and small metals.

Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum will have a deputy on hand to collect old and expired unused drugs (both prescription and over-the-counter).

For information, contact Susan Trepagnier at 706-7087198 or shoot an email to strepagnier@jacksoncountygov. com You may get additional information at www.keepjacksoncountybeautiful.org

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31 JCCHS students earn Career & Career Fair is AP Scholar Award honors Sept. 17 at The Arena Greene, Ashley Hardigree, Colin Hitzges, Katherine Mazer, Bryson Mitchell, Kauri Salonvaara, Allison Sawyer, Madalyn Tolbert, Sydney Velez, Chloe Westhafer, Alexander Whitt, Mason Williams and Kelcie Zimmer.

Of this year’s award recipients, twenty are sophomores or juniors and will have at least one more year in which to complete collegelevel work and possibly earn a higher-level AP Scholar Award.

Through 34 different college-level courses and exams, AP provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to earn college credit or advanced placement and stand out in the college admission process. Each exam is developed by a committee of college and university faculty and AP teachers, ensuring that AP Exams are aligned with the same high standards expected by college faculty at some of the nation’s leading liberal arts and research institutions.

More than 3,800 colleges and universities annually receive AP scores. Most two- and four-year colleges in the United States provide credit and/or advanced placement for qualifying exam scores. Research also shows that AP students who score a 3 or higher on AP Exams (based on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest) typically experience greater academic success in college and have higher college graduation rates than students who do not participate in AP.

‘Designing’ their future COVINGTON – West Jackson Middle FFA members Savannah Van Buren and Cassie Jones, p ictured R, recently attended the statewide FFA Floral Design Career Development Event training held at the GA FFA/ FCCLA Center.

The two-day training was developed specifically for FFA members and FFA advisers to strengthen their floral design skills as well as build confidence in their own creative ability. The training was led and sponsored by members of the Georgia State Florist Association along with generous donations from many floral companies from across the nation. The partnership between the middle and high school agriculture programs and the Georgia State Florist Association plays a fundamental role in preparing students through hands on experiences for future careers in the floral industry.

FFA adviser and agriculture teacher April Davis was also in attendance.

The Floral Design Career Development Event, which will be held in September, allows students to showcase their talents in a competitive environment by utilizing the principles and elements of design. Students use the principles of balance, proportion,

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee will be hosting a #OwnYourFuture-Career & College Fair on Sept. 17 at the Jefferson Arena.

This event is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Commerce High School, East Jackson Comprehensive High School, Heritage Academy, Jackson County Comprehensive High School, Jefferson High School and Foothills Charter Academy juniors and seniors.

Students from each respective school will travel by bus and have a scheduled tour time.

The event will be open to the community from 4-6 p.m.

Employers participating will include Art Design Promotions, Axiom Staffing Group, Bentley Assisted Living at Northminster, Bingham Insurance Group, Caterpillar Inc., City of Jefferson Fire Department, Extra Special People, Georgia Department of Labor, Georgia Power, Georgia Student Finance Commission, Great Promise Partnership and Huber Engineered Woods.

Also involved will be Jackson County Elections & Registration Office, Jack-

son EMC, Kubota Industrial Equipment, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Northridge Medical Center, Peachstate Federal Credit Union, PrideStaff, Prologistix, ProTherapy and Randstad.

Also, TenCate, Tracker Fire, Wayne Farms and Woodtec Millwork.

Post-secondary learning institutions slated to have representatives at the fair include ABAC, Athens Technical College, Atlanta Electrical Contractors Association, Brenau University, Emmanuel College, Georgia College, Georgia Southwestern State University, Kennesaw State, Lanier Technical College and Mechanical Trades Institutes.

Also, North Georgia Technical College, Piedmont College, Toccoa Falls College, Truett-McConnell College, University of North Georgia, University of West Georgia and Young Harris College.

The United States Army and United States Navy will also have recruiters on hand.

For more information, contact Laura Boswell, Education Committee chairwoman, at lboswell@jackson.k12.ga.us.

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Adult learning options expanding Open GED and ESL classes are taught in Commerce at the Lanier Tech campus, South Jackson Elementary School and Braselton Community Building.

Closed classes are taught at the Potter’s House and the Jackson County Correctional Institute.

West Jackson Middle School is also partnering with Lanier Technical College De-

partment of Adult Education to offer adult education classes to the community. Free ESL classes with focus on improving reading, writing and communication skills, college opportunities, GED preparation, citizenship test preparation, basic computer skills and more are being provided.

For information on any class, contact Gwenn Evans at 770-535-6277.

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Thirty-one students at Jackson County Comprehensive High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement program (AP) provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit for successful performance on the AP Exams.

The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on AP Exams. At JCCHS: Five students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These students are Cameron Cowen, Tristan Gaskins, Michelle Haralson, Abigail Hensley and William Martin.

Six students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students are Andrea Conety, Mikayla Grenon, Bailye Hendley, Trang Nguyen, Jeana Rigdon and Rachael Xiong.

Twenty students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams with scores of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars are John Aquino, Yelenny Argueta, Melissa Clark, William Conety, Valeria Diaz, Caroline Garmon, Preston Giroux, Emma

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OBITUARIES Johnny Lee Cannon

Died Sept. 4, 2015 Johnny Lee Cannon, 80, of Jefferson, died Friday, Sept.

4, 2015.

Born in Talmo, he was a son of the late John E. Cannon and the late Louise Lewis Cannon. He was retired from John Mansfield Corporation.

He was also preceded by a brother, Jack Cannon; and wives, Eleanor Josephine “Jo” Browning Cannon and Peggy Cannon.

Survivors include his daughters, Kathy Jones and her husband Craig of Gray and Debra Cannon of Jefferson; brother; Heavy Cannon of Pendergrass; sister; Joan Turner of Winder; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Norris officiating.

Burial followrf in Memorial Park Cemetery in Gainesville.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Sept. 10, 2015 William B. Cash Jr. Died Sept. 5, 2015 William B. Cash Jr., 74, of Covington, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015.

A native of Clarke,County. he was the son of the late William B. Cash Sr., and Christine Fowler Cash. He was retired from the United States Navy.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Geiger Cash; son, William B. Cash III (Christina) of Conway, Ark.; grandchildren, Kade and Olivia Cash; brothers, Jim Cash, Ron Cash and Jerry Cash; and sister; Patricia Wheeler.

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Robert Sidney Day

Died Sept. 3, 2015 Robert Sidney Day, 53, of Winder, died Thursday, Sept.

3, 2015.

He was a member of Winder First Christian Church and a graduate of Winder-Barrow High School.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Day. He was a tool and die maker with U.S.A. Productions of Gainesville, Survivors include his wife, Tammy Wilson Day; daughter, Sadie Day of Buford; stepson, Carl Matthew Cox Jr., of Statesboro; grandchildren, Molly Davis and Avery Kitchens; mother, Janice Burden of Ellijay; brother, Randy Day of Winder; and sisters, Tina Vallejos and Tammy Allen, both of Ellijay.

A funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Outdoors Without Limits, 333 Briarwood Trail, Winterville, GA 30683.

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Virginia Pauline Bowden Etheridge

Died Sept. 6, 2015 Virginia Pauline Bowden Etheridge, 90, of Jefferson, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, at Dogwood Forest following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home in Gainesville with the Rev. C.K. Funio officiating. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Sept.

9, 2015, in the Elmwood Cemetery.

Born Jan. 8, 1925, in Birmingham, Ala., she was a daughter of the late Carrie Whaley Lankford. She was retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield and a member of St. Mark UMC. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Ed-

win Etheridge; and grandparents, Daniel and Gussie Whaley.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Steven Cutchin of Jefferson; son, Charles Edwin Etheridge of Ellijay, Sue Etheridge of Roswell; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark UMC, 2901 Columbiana Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, or to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospice, 743 Spring St., NE, Gainesville, GA 30501.

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Britt Ferguson

Died Sept. 3, 2015 Britt Ferguson, 34, of Winder, died Thursday, Sept.

3, 2015.

Survivors include by his parents, Kevin and Brenda Nix Ferguson; brothers, Bryan Ferguson and Brad Ferguson; grandfather, Fred Ferguson; grandmother Peggy Nix; nephews, Layne and Gavin Ferguson; and niece, Kayden Balleu.

Graveside services were held Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, at Statham City Cemetery in Statham with Mr. Scott Landers conducting the services.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Sept. 10, 2015

Harry Ronald Foster

Died Sept. 4, 2015 Harry Ronald Foster, 73, of Winder, died Friday, Sept.

4, 2015.

Born in Fredericksburg, Va., he was a son of the late Harry H. and Mildred Martin Foster. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a digital printer from the Curtis 1000 Company.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann McGraw Foster; daughters, Debbie Smith of Conyers and Stephanie Cronic and Angie Patterson, both of Jefferson; brother, Gary Foster of Dayton, Ohio and Bob Foster of Xenia, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

The memorial service was held Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, at Evans Funeral Home with Mr. Edwin Patterson officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society,1684 S. Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Sept. 10, 2015

Ernest Lan Gaddy

Died Sept. 2, 2015 Ernest Lan Gaddy, 79, of Lula, died Wednesday Sept.

2, 2015.

A lifetime resident of Hall County, he was a son of Hardy and Mabel Taylor Gaddy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and he retired from Sears as a display manager. He attended Northlake Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Betty Gaddy; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and David Lucius of Lula; grandchildren (the loves of his life), Scott Talley and Wes Talley, both of Lula; sisters, Helen McDonald of Dahlonega, Mary Jo Reed of Pendergrass andJane Osborne of Carnesville; brother-in-law, Lee Smith of Gainesville; sisters-in-law, Patsy Baum of Gainesville, Mary Ann Lee of Gainesville and Martha Hayes of Oakwood; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Jones and the Rev. Earl Pirkle officiating. Interment was in Westview Cemetery in Lula.

Memorial donations may be made to Northlake Baptist Church Building Fund, 4823 Thompson Bridge

Road, Gainesville, GA 30506.

Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Sept. 10, 2015

Frances Blount Gravitte

Died Sept. 5, 2015 Frances Blount Gravitte, 80 of Braselton, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015.

Born in Anniston, Ala., she was a daughter of the late Haskell T. Blount and the late Freda Doran Blount.

She was also preceded by her husband, Charles L. Gravitte.

She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her daughters, Cynthia McPherson of Dacula and Stacy Clark of Braselton; and four grandchildren.

A time of family remembrance was held Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, at Evans Funeral Home.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Sept. 10, 2015

Billy Griffin

Died Sept. 1, 2015 William (Billy) Acie Griffin,Jr, 71, of Maysville, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, at his residence.

Born in Homer, he was a son of the late William Acie Sr., and Mary Griffin. He was self employed with Griffin Brothers, Inc. Survivors include his sons, William (Bill) Griffin III (Leigh) and Westly Griffin (fiancée Amy Roberts), all of Maysville; daughters, Laura Tate (Storey) of Jefferson and Carol Ashworth (Chris) of Commerce; brother, Jerry Griffin (Danelle) of Maysville; sisters, Geraldine Smith (Jack) of Comer, Gail Sheppard (Mike) of Maysville, Frances Myers of Snellville, Joyce Cleveland of Tucker and Elenore Kennedy of Maysville; and grandchildren, William (Will) Griffin IV, Cole Griffin, Bret Griffin, Westly Griffin, Kynlee Griffin, Adam Ashworth and Eric Ashworth.

Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 4. 2015, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Smith officiating.

Interment followed in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Egleston Children’s Hospital, 1577 Northeast Expressway, Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30329.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Sept. 10, 2015

Paul Banister Gurley

Died Sept. 5, 2015 Paul Banister Gurley, 90, of Jefferson, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015.

Born in Ila, he was a son of the late Charlie and Estelle Cook Gurley. He was retired from the textile industry and was a member of the Baptist faith. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Annie Shipes Gurley; daughter; Betty Ann Gurley; son. Paul Eugene Gurley; brothers, J.T., Lester, Alan, Charles and Junior; and sisters, Gladys Williamson, Bertha Kitchens and Lois Gurley.

Survivors include his daughters, Mary Canup of Winder and Jonnie Mae Gurley of Jefferson; sons,

Edward Gurley and Billy Gurley and his wife Annie, all of Jefferson; sister, Janette Gurley of Alma; grandchildren, Bobby Gaines, Marie Howard, Paula Gurley, Lisha Hardy and Karen Gurley; and five great-grandchildren, Caleb and Camren Hardy, Kacy and Colton Morgan and Thomas Paul Evans.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Shane Robinson officiating. Burial to follow in Arcade Cemetery with Bo Shipes, Caleb Hardy, Colton Morgan, Camren Hardy, Thomas Evans and Scott Hardy honored as pallbearers.

Memorials to the charitable organization of their choice.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Sept. 10, 2015

Peggy Patrick Harrell

Died Sept. 6, 2015 Peggy Patrick Harrell, 84, of Athens, died Sunday, Sept 6, 2015.

A native of Winder, she was a graduate of Winder High School and West Georgia College and was a member of Rockwell Universalist Church. She and her husband, the late L. B. “Buddy” Harrell, operated a variety of businesses in Chamblee, including furniture and real estate. Additionally, she was a business professional in several corporations including General Electric, Scientific Atlanta and 3 M Corporation.

Upon their retirement, they moved to Gainesville, and upon Buddy’s death, Peggy relocated to Athens where she was a dedicated volunteer for the Habitat for Humanity Restore for 13 years and known fondly as “Miss Peggy.” Family and friends enjoyed her quick wit and storytelling abilities.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Miles and Ara House Patrick; brothers and sisters-inlaw, Glenn (Belle) Patrick, Clyde (Grace) Patrick, and sisters, Julia (Ernest) Harrison, Nelle (B. F.) Fleeman, Lucille (Harry) McDonald, Frances Patrick and Betty House and nephews, Myron “Bo” Patrick and Miles McDonald.

Survivors include her brother-in-law, David House; nieces and nephews, Ann Wages, Tom (Diane) Fleeman, Catherine Simmons, Elizabeth (Jim) Puckett, Mary (Ed) Ogletree, Jamie (Joe) Fincher, Jenny (Mike) Yancey, Pat (Milton) Orand, Elaine Kelley, Jeff (Diane) Patrick, Carolyn Patrick, Butch Patrick, and Don (Karen) Patrick. She is also survived by grand-nieces and grand-nephews, and a host of cousins and other family and friends.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Pride officiating. The interment will be private.

Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Sept. 10, 2015

John Fletcher Lyle Jr.

Died Sept. 2, 2015 John Fletcher Lyle Jr., 84, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015.

A native of Barrow County, he was the son of the late John F. Lyle Sr., and Eddiebelle Reynolds Lyle. He retired from General Motors after service of 31years and was a veteran of the United States Navy and Marines.

Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Randolph Gordon and the Rev. Willard Watson officiating. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Cain Lyle; children, Jeff (Connie) Lyle of Marietta and Tim (Cindy) Lyle of Gray; sisters, Eunice Saunders and Grace Everett; and grandchildren; Cassidy, Brett, Chris, Trent and Hunter Lyle.

Smith Memory Chapel, Winder The Paper, Sept. 10, 2015

Kaye had a love of family first of all. Some of her favorite things included their dog Georgia, studying her Bible, NFL football, following politics, watching movies and collecting elephant figurines. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta.

Survivors include her husband, Jon Root; sister, Ann Young of Denver, Colo.; daughters, Stacy (Rick) Seaton of Jefferson City, Mo., Joni Collins of Little Rock, Ark., and Lori (Reg) Griffin of Atlanta; grandchildren, Sarah (Roy) Jackson, Rachel Fish, Ryan Collins, Holli Griffin, Abby (Patrick) Coon, Emily Griffin and Ashleigh Collins; and six great-grandchildren.

Services were held Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home & Cemetery in Flowery Branch with Dr. Rick Seaton officiating.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch The Paper, Sept. 10, 2015

Janis Bailey Prejean

Died Sept. 2, 2015 Janis Bailey Prejean, 69, of Flowery Branch and formerly of Louisiana, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, after a five-year fight with cancer.

Janis was the classic supermom. She was PTO president multiple times at her daughter’s schools, high school band booster president two years in a row and Girl Scout troop leader for a few years. As a University of Tennessee Certified Master Gardner, she became well known among her friends for her Hosta collection.

She spent 27 years driving a school bus for the City of Buford School System where she touched the lives of hundreds of children. Her genuine enthusiasm will be missed. Her loss leaves a huge void. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ruby Bailey; sister, Marie Bailey; and brother, Charles Bailey Jr. Survivors include her husband, Barrie Prejean; daughters, Christine Prejean of Illinois and Stephanie Prejean of Arkansas; sisters, Fay Seaton and Ann Bailey, both of Louisiana; and brother, Richard Bailey of Louisiana.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Sept. 20, 2015

Frances Kaye Root

Died Sept. 1, 2015 Frances Kaye Root, 76, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, September 1, 2015 at her home in Flowery Branch, Georgia, with her family by her side.

Born Sept. 4, 1939, in Brandon, Miss., she was the oldest child of Dr. C.M. Burnham and Annie Lee Bills Burnham, who both preceded her in death. She graduated from Brandon High School in 1957 and married her high school sweetheart, Jon Root, in 1958. In their 57 years of marriage, careers took them to several locations throughout the country, including Winter Haven and Orlando, Fla., and Springdale, Ark.

Walt Satterfield

Died Sept. 2, 2015 Walter (Walt) A. Satterfield, 69, of Pendergrass, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015.

Born in Talmo, he was a son of the late Abraham Lincoln Satterfield and the late Leola Majors Satterfield. He was a member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church and was a retired welder and maintenance man. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Frank, James and Benson Satterfield; and his sisters, Marell Ledford, Eula Bell Watson and Sue Bruce.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Cooper Satterfield; sons and daughters-in-law, Tracey and Tracey Satterfield of Athens and Mark and Susan Satterfield, Clay and Jennie Satterfield, all of Pendergrass; sisters, Estelle Cooper of Gainesville and Jean Steele of Brooks; brother, Charles Satterfield of Jefferson; eight grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

The funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, at Mountain Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Strickland and the Rev. Jeff Graham officiating. The burial followed in the church cemetery with Wesley Satterfield, Taylor Satterfield, Caleb Satterfield, Dillan Hatcher, Pinkey Patterson, Alex Chambers, Jason Bruce and Preston Graham honored as pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to the Mountain Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 510, Pendergrass, GA 30567.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Sept. 10, 2015

Doris Edna Snyder

Died Aug. 30, 2015 Doris Edna Snyder, 80, of Winder, died Sunday, Aug 30, 2015.

No services will be held at this time.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Sept. 10, 2015

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Mary Nelle Sosebee Sorrells

Died Sept. 2, 2015 Mary Nelle Sosebee Sorrells, 75, of Talmo, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015.

Born in Talmo, she was a daughter of the late James Carlton Sosebee Sr., and the late Estelle Burroughs Sosebee. She was a lifelong member of the Talmo Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir. A homemaker, she was famous for her coconut cakes.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Donald Sorrells Sr.; brother, J.C. Sosebee; and sisters, Hazel Burns, Louise Sosebee and Geneva Beatty.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Don and Donna Sorrells of Talmo and their children, Trey, Peyton and Meghan; daughter and son-in-law, Deanne and Chad McIntyre of Buford and their children, Sydney and Reece; sister, Rhonda Wilson Boswell of Jefferson; and brothers and sister-in-law, Billy Sosebee of Talmo, and W.T. and Peggy Sosebee of Talmo.

The funeral service was held Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in the Talmo Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Spence, the Rev. Paul Wade and the Rev. Charles Jenkins officiating. The burial followed in the church cemetery with Reece McIntyre, Trey Sorrells, Jay Latty, B.J. Sosebee, Russell Crowe and Warren Standridge honored as pallbearers.

Memorials may be made the music department or the building fund at the Talmo Baptist Church, P.O. Box 98, Talmo, GA 30575.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Sept. 10, 2015

Joyce Ann Tidrick

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Died Sept. 2, 2015 Joyce Ann (Adams) Tidrick, 85, of Lawrenceville, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015.

No funeral services will be held as per her wishes.

Born in Toledo, Ohio on Sept. 9, 1929, she graduated from Whitmer High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Toledo. She married Ralph L. Tidrick on Aug. 23, 1978, and they were married 19 years.

She worked as a teacher for both Bedford and Ida high schools, where she taught Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Spanish and German Languages.

She later worked as the first female car salesperson in Toledo at Brown Pontiac and worked for the Social Security Administration in Detroit, Mich. After retiring, she enjoyed building doll houses.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Tidrick; mother, Josephine M. Adams; father, Robert L. Adams; and many wonderful friends over the years.

Survivors include her sister, Barbara Lewandowski; children, Emil Espinosa, Marda Ray, Aldo Espinosa, and Carlos Espinosa and

their spouses, children and other family and friends.

The family of Joyce Ann Tidrick wishes to thank all whom knew, loved and cared for her.

Memorial donations may be made to Oxton Place, 2030 Winward Lane, Gainesville, GA 30501.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Sept. 10, 2015

Virlyn Toney

Died Sept. 2, 2015 John Virlyn Toney, a consummate southern gentleman who never met a stranger, departed this life peacefully among many of his immediate family and close friends on Sept. 2, 2015, after a four-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born Dec. 9, 1931, he was a son of the late Jett Toney and the late Julia Adams Toney. He was also preceded in death

by Betty Dickens Toney, his beloved wife of 17 years.

Surviving this marriage are daughters, Janalyn Raye Toney (Perry Eller) of Decatur and Jeanie Toney Warbington (Teel) of Vienna.

Virlyn married Joann Hale Burrell in 1984 and, with this union, he gained stepsons, Steve Burrell (Carol) of Gainesville and Glenn Burrell (Melinda) of Watkinsville.

Also surviving are his grandchildren, Scott Burrell (Lisha) of Watkinsville, Lee Burrell of Chicago, Ill., Ryan Burrell of Watkinsville, Lauren Warbington of Vienna, Bradee Burrell Aderholt, (Drew) of Gainesville, Austin Warbington (Elizabeth) of Vienna, Madison Warbing; and four grandchildren.

Virlyn was a faithful member of the Winder First Baptist Church and the Brotherhood Sunday School Class. He worked for Walton EMC for more than 38 and, in retirement, he extended blessings to many others as a dedicated volunteer at Park Place Nursing Home in Monroe for more than seven years. He served in the United States Army National Guard in Monroe for 11 years, and had been a member of the Monroe Generous Warren Masonic Lodge since he was 21 years old, proudly serving as Worshipful Master at one point.

Survivors include his wife, children, grandchildren,

great grandchildren; his sister, Ermine Toney Davis (Carl) of Monroe; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Kennedy Smart officiating. Interment followed in Hill Haven Memory Gardens in Monroe.

Memorials may be made to the Winder First Baptist Church Building Fund or to Hospice Care at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Special thanks to his personal home care givers, Brenda Rutledge and Desie Rutledge, his nurse and good friend, Christy Marbut, his friends and staff at Magnolia Estates, the doctors, nurses and Hospice staff at Northeast Georgia Medical Center - Braselton, and to friend and personal physician, Dr. Garey Huff Sr. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Sept. 10, 2015

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Eva G. Irvin Voyles

Died Sept. 8, 2015 Eva G. Irvin Voyles, 101, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015.

Born in Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Jesse Elbert Irvin and the late Mary C. Clemens Irvin.

A homemaker, was formerly employed at Katherine’s Kitchen and was a member of the Talmo Baptist Church.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Horace C. Voyles; daughter, Betty Stephens; sons, Lewis Voyles and Billy Voyles; and all her brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her daughters, Mary Lee of Dahlonega and Geraldine Brooks of Seneca, S.C.; sons, Robert Voyles of Cleveland, Harold Voyles of Jefferson, Steve Voyles of Royston and Elbert Voyles of Cornelia,; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in the Talmo Baptist Church Cemetery with Jimmy Voyles, Louis Lee, Adam Lee, Keith Lee and Mike Lee honored as pallbearers.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Sept. 10, 2015

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Jerry deserved a chance to sign off one last time In the pre-cable TV days when our television choices were limited to a handful of channels, the idea of an around-the-clock entertainment show that benefited a charity was a novel idea.

I remember those early days of the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon.

It was a big deal. This year marks the first time in five decades that the fundraising show will not appear on Labor Day weekend. Lewis has been gone from the show since 2011.

When it first aired, the show marked one of the first times TV stations stayed on all night. Stations usually signed off about midnight with a minister providing a brief devotional, followed by a film of a military band playing the National Anthem.

This telethon idea was fascinating. I set an alarm clock and got up in the wee hours of the morning to see the cavalcade of entertainers.

Lewis, a Hollywood legend, became the face and voice of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. A child who suffered from the disease was selected as the “poster child” and appeared in photos with Lewis.

Eventually, the poster child theme was replaced by naming them “Jerry’s Kids.”

In the early days, the children were window dressing for the show. In later years, the advent of portable videotaping systems took us into their lives and they became stars of the show.

The entertainers were the headliners of the day. There were singers, dancers, comedians, magicians and actors. They would come on and perform and then join Lewis on the set for a little banter.

Everybody from Frank Sinatra to Elton John appeared on the show.

The centerpiece of the show was the board where the donation total was updated periodically. The sound of the tympani, followed by the orchestra playing “What the World Needs Now is Love,” meant a new and higher total was about to be revealed.

The part of the show that

Harris Blackwood brought a local connection was the cut-ins that occurred every hour.

In the early days, Channel 5 carried the show and the local portion was hosted by venerable weatherman Guy Sharpe. As the show neared an end, Guy would tear up on the air and folks would light up the phones.

In the era before the gigantic toll-free calling zone in Atlanta, there were local calling centers in places like Gainesville, Athens, Rome, Carrollton and others. The local portion of the show featured mayors, firemen and civic leaders from towns throughout the region. It was big news when someone appeared with Guy to announce the local fundraising results.

In later years, Guy left Channel 5 and Ken Cook replaced him as host. He was joined by radio legend Rhubarb Jones. The show eventually moved to another channel, but Cook and Jones continued to host.

When the telethon began, there were not things like Sunday night or Labor Day football games and other events to get in the way.

Lewis was removed in 2011 from his post as chairman of the association and was yanked as host of the show he created. There may have been reasons, but it wasn’t handled very well.

The association reduced the show from 21 hours to three hours and now, the show is gone.

They said that a 21-hour show doesn’t work in world where we communicate with 140 characters on the Internet.

Jerry Lewis raised more than $2 billion for the association. He deserved a better farewell.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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Dead Confederates and 1 live Yankee A speaking engagement in the Chattanooga area landed us within a few minutes of Chickamauga, the site of one of the Civil War’s bloodiest battles, so I insisted that we take a side trip to the historic battlefield. Since we lost the war, I have to celebrate our victorious battles.

At the luncheon, I had joked, “I married a Yankee. He keeps reminding me that they won the war so I’m taking him to Chickamauga, which the South won.”

In case you’ve missed it in earlier columns, Tink has a strong, personal connection to the war because his great-great-grandfather worked with President Abraham Lincoln in the White House. He was a telegrapher who often always had news from the war front before the president.

Charlie Tinker delivered by hand many significant dispatches to the president.

Chickamauga is in northwest Georgia near a small community called Ringgold. It is the first battlefield preserved as a historic location due to the land purchase made by the combined resources of soldiers from both sides in 1889. It was there that more

Ronda Rich American soldiers died than the combined number of fatalities from the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.

Because it is a small community, you would think that over 9,000 acres of battlefield were not be difficult to locate. However, Tink entrusted the guidance to a GPS device and within a few minutes, it was obvious that we were no way near the battlefield.

“This cannot be right,” he said as we drove into the center of the town of Chickamauga, having earlier passed the edges of the battlefield.

“This must be how the Yankees lost the battle,” I remarked. “They couldn’t find the battlefield.”

I smiled sweetly. Tink cut his eyes sideways toward me but held his tongue.

Finally, as the Yankees did in 1863, we reversed our course and started back

in a direction we thought would take us to the park. A suited gentleman stepped out into the street, held up a hand and motioned for us to stop.

Tink smiled quietly. “A funeral procession.”

This is a phrase that had little meaning to Tink until he moved to the South. One day, he was driving while I was talking to a friend on the phone. Traffic began to stop and Tink, exasperated, couldn’t believe that drivers were suddenly stopping in the road. He looked to see how he could scoot around the stalled cars.

“Tink! Stop!” I exclaimed, interrupting my conversation. “It’s a funeral procession.”

“What?” This began what has become a threeyear debate between us. It is unsafe, he maintains, to stop traffic on a four-lane, divided highway. It is beautifully respectful, I counter.

To me, it is one of the most treasured traditions of our culture.

A television writer couldn’t have scripted it better. There was a Yankee who had lost his way to a Civil War battlefield, caught up in a Southern funeral procession. When the procession had filed

completely out of the parking lot of the funeral home, the suited man waved us on and we, in the first car, followed the procession. Tink turned on his lights, gently accelerated and followed the quiet parade.

It led us straight to the battlefield.

The dearly departed apparently was a Son of a Confederate Veterans, meaning he was a direct descendent of a Southern Civil War soldier. His procession wound ceremoniously through the battlefield as a show of respect for his heritage and ancestors.

Please don’t think I’m disrespectful when I tell you that, in the midst, of such a somber goodbye, I had to laugh. A big, hearty, thoroughly entertained kind of laugh. The Confederates had again trapped a Yankee and held him hostage on the soil of Chickamauga.

This time, though, the Yankee was alive and the Confederates were all dead. I found that to be pretty remarkable.

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

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MyPlate is more practical and easier to use for a more healthy you

By Heidi N. Simmons, MPH For The Paper

Remember the food pyramid with its little slivers representing each food group? Within the rainbow colored triangle, there was a large section for bread and pasta and a small section for fats and sweets at the very top. Remember that image? Where did that thing go? Since the food pyramid is an object we know exist, but is not particularly useful to us or our diets it has been replaced.

In 2011, MyPlate became the new food pyramid. MyPlate is an image of a dinner plate with colored wedges to separate food groups.

The plate contains the five core food groups that are part of a nutritious meal. The food groups include protein, grains, vegetables, fruit and dairy. Protein, grains, vegetables and fruits are on the surface of the plate and split into four equal parts. Each slice of the plate represents one food group, which means each food group should make up one-fourth of a meal.

This helps individuals visualize serving and portion size. For example, on a well-balanced plate, protein (the meat) should be in one corner (one-fourth of the plate). Dairy, the fifth food group, does not get a corner on the plate, but is included on the image. On MyPlate, dairy is attached as a side item, kind of like ordering salad dressing on the side.

It is recommended to have one cup of fat-free or low-fat dairy with each meal. Dairy is included on MyPlate because it is a very important part of our diets to maintain calcium levels for strong bones and teeth.

Not how we typically make our plates, huh? Many of us build our meals around protein and fill in the other food groups if we have space.

Meaning we typically get too much protein and not enough of the nutrients from vegetables and fruit.

Having MyPlate as a guide assists in planning and creating healthier meals. It also simplifies the recommended serving sizes so we do not have to break out the measuring cups to make sure we are getting enough nutrients.

Though MyPlate has similar information as the food pyramid, it is easier to explain and more practical to use. Knowing what to include in a nutritious meal is the first step in making a nutritious meal. Try using MyPlate to plan at least one meal each day for a healthier you. To find out more information about planning nutritious meals visit www.choosemyplate.gov or call your local health department.

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

Simmons@dph.ga.gov

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Teen entrepreneur launches photography business

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Ashley Moore, a vivacious 14-year-old, has started her own photography business, Lucky 15 Photography, making her one of the youngest business owners in Braselton.

With the support of her wonderful parents, Robbie and Danielle, she has been growing and learning each day about all things photography — she even has her own studio in the garage of the family’s home, which has a lot of natural light thanks to the windows on the garage door. Ashley and her family currently reside in Braselton, and she is a student at Jackson County Comprehensive High School.

Her passion for photography started when she and a friend spent a day taking photos for fun. After realizing taking photos was more fun than she expected, this friend sold her camera to Ashley for half the price, which was her big birthday present last year. Ashley has slowly been adding to her collection of things a successful photographer needs — lenses, editing software and much more.

“I started off taking pictures of small things, like flowers and landscapes,” said Ashley. “The first time I photographed people was when I invited a group of friends over to take photos of them. I have lots of friends that help me by modeling for me. I have lots of practice thanks to my friends, family and neighbors.”

After a lot of practice, Ashley started Lucky 15 Photography. She said 15 has been her favorite number since she was in first grade. When Ashley and her parents were brainstorming names for baby sister Finley, the name Lucky came up in conversation. Ashley said they were discussing Irish names, and decided Lucky was a better name for a photography business than for a child. She also mentioned that 15 has been a somewhat “lucky” number in her life.

“I guess 15 is my lucky number, so that is how I

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Ashley Moore has launched Lucky 15 Photography, which incorporates her favorite number and she is growing her business with portraits and special occasions shoots (R).

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School student is building her business of smiling portraits and more. named my business Lucky 15 Photography,” said Ashley.

Over the past year, Ashley has been perfecting her photography skills, especially over the summer while she was off from school. She enjoys photographing nature, but now captures people — family portraits, senior photos, newborn photos and much more. In fact, Ashley and her mother, Danielle spent a day taking “throwback” photos at the Braselton-Stover House one day over the summer.

One of Ashley’s most memorable moments happened when she photographed one of her best friends, Brittany, who was very camera shy and self-conscious about a lot of photos of herself that had been taken in the past. When Ashley asked to photograph her, Brittany was still very uncertain, but Ashley guided her through each pose. She made her friend feel comfortable in front of the cam-

era, and suggested different poses and expressions for each photo.

“It was so cool to see her confidence grow,” said Ashley.

Brittany liked what she saw, and became more confident while being photographed, thanks to friend Ashley. One of Ashley’s strong suits as a photographer is she is easy to interact with and has a knack for making her subjects feel comfortable, which will lead to better photos in the end.

Ashley is also experienced with young children, who can be difficult to photograph. She knows how to capture their personalities even if they would rather not have the camera in their face. Ashley’s little sister is 6 months old, and her mother used to nanny pre-schoolers so she has photographed these cuties a lot.

“Along with making people feel comfortable, I pro-

vide very natural photos,” said Ashley. “I believe that editing and photoshopping pictures too much is a bad thing. I want my subjects to look natural and like themselves.”

Ashley is all about being as natural as possible when it comes to editing her photos.

She is not opposed to brightening a photo or making simple edits here and there, but making drastic changes is not something she does.

Capturing the real memories is much more important to her, as well as to the people she photographs.

Ashley has grand visions of Lucky 15 Photography growing. As a new high school student, she plans to continue to improve her skills over time, so she can be the best photographer she can be.

She hopes to eventually photograph weddings and other large special events one day.

She hopes her business will be a special gift to families in Jackson County, and that her photography knowledge will continue to grow.

Ashley is currently taking appointments for photography sessions of all kinds — families, children, senior pictures, pets and more.

Please call 678-634-0022 to book a session, or for more information about Lucky 15 Photography. To view Ashley’s photos, visit her Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/lucky15photography/timeline.

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Jackson EMC hosting annual meeting Sept. 17 BBQ, prize drawings, kids’ carnival, health fair, entertainment by The Inspirations and more Jackson Electric Membership Corporation will host its 2015 annual meeting at the headquarters in Jefferson on Thursday, Sept.

17.

Registration will begin at approximately 5:30 p.m. and parking will be available atthe Jackson County Courthouse and Jackson County Comprehensive High School with shuttle bus service available.

Prizes, entertainment, a box barbecue chicken supper prepared by area FFA members, important business and other special programs will be featured at the meeting.

Health fair services including blood pressure and pulse rate checks, glucose levels, sleep apnea screenings, vision and eye health screening, hemogolbin and height and weight measurement for BMI. Children’s ID kits can also be made. Information booths will also be set up.

The popular kids’ carnival, open until 8:30 p.m., will feature a 22-foot slide, and obstacle course, inflatables, clowns, games and more.

Entertainment will be provided by The Inspirations.

There will be early bird prize drawings and other drawings including the grand prize offering – $2,500 worth of energy-efficient appliances – at the conclusion of the annual meeting.

You can register online at www.jacksonemc.com/annualmeeting or return the reservation card received in your JEMCO News.

The meeting will be called to order at approximately 7:20 p.m. by the chairperson who will over see the presentation of reports of officers, directors and committees. Three directors will be elected and there will be several bylaws changes to be considered by the membership.

You are requested to be present.

One of the bylaws changes related to increasing the number of member signatures on a nominating petition from 15 to 50. While the cooperative has grown from 90 members to more than 180,000 members, he petition requirement has never been increased. Citing the expense associated with a contested election, the board is proposing the increased petition requirement is appropriate to demonstrate that a nominee has invested appropriate time and energy to campaigning among members.

In addition, when there is a contested director election, having an “early voting” period of at least five days during the 14 days prior to the annual meeting is proposed toexpand member participation in director elections and make voting more convenient.

The full text of the board resolution and recommended Bylaw amendments may be found on the Jackson EMC website or at any of the cooperative’s local offices upon request. Questions regarding these changes can be emailed to info@jacksonemc.com or by calling 706-367-6114.

Nation’s second-largest electric and gas utility company to be created when transaction done

Southern Company and AGL Resources announce merger agreement plans

Southern Company (NYSE:SO) and AGL Resources (NYSE: GAS) announced Aug,. 24 the boards of directors of both companies have approved a definitive merger agreement to create America’s leading U.S. electric and gas utility company.

Pursuant to the agreement, AGL Resources will become a new wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company in a transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $12 billion, including a total equity value of approximately $8 billion.

Under the terms of the agreement, AGL Resources’ shareholders will be entitled to receive $66 in cash for each share of AGL Resources common stock.

This represents a premium of 36.3 percent to the volume-weighted average stock price of AGL Resources over the last 20 trading days ended Aug. 21.

When completed, the combination will better position the companies to provide necessary natural gas infrastructure to meet customers’ growing energy needs, and will create the second-largest utility company in the U.S. by customer base with: • Eleven regulated electric and natural gas distribution companies providing service to approximately nine million customers with a projected regulated rate

base of approximately $50 billion; • Operations of nearly 200,000 miles of electric transmission and distribution lines and more than 80,000 miles of gas pipelines; and • Generating capacity of approximately 46,000 megawatts.

“As America’s leader in developing the full portfolio of energy resources, we believe the addition of AGL Resources to our business will better position Southern Company to play offense in supporting America’s energy future through additional natural gas infrastructure,” said Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Thomas A. Fanning. “For some time we have expressed our desire to explore opportunities to participate in natural gas infrastructure development.

With AGL Resources’ experienced team operating premier natural gas utilities and their investments in several major infrastructure projects, this is a natural fit for both companies.

“We believe this combination will also advance our customer-focused business model. AGL Resources and Southern Company have long been leading corporate citizens and the combined company will further our support of all of the communities we serve,” Fanning

added.

The Southern Company system is known for regularly outperforming industry peers in reliability, with prices below the national average and the highest customer satisfaction among peer utilities as measured by the Customer Value Benchmark survey.

“AGL Resources’ management team and board of directors wholeheartedly support this transaction, and we believe it will provide new opportunities and enhanced value for our shareholders, customers and employees.

The purchase price is reflective of the strong platform for growth that we have diligently cultivated over the past several years and accelerates value recognition for these efforts,” said AGL Resources Chairman and CEO John W. Somerhalder II. “Both companies are committed to safely delivering clean, reliable, affordable energy while providing customers with world-class service. The respective models of Southern Company and AGL Resources focus on the fundamental values of safety, operational excellence and environmental stewardship.

“We’ve found a strong partner in Southern Company with its complementary businesses, excellent reputation and shared values,” said Somerhalder.

Hamilton State Bank completes Highland Commercial merger Hamilton State Bancshares, Inc. and Hamilton State Bank have completed their acquisition of Highland Commercial Bank that was announced on May 15.

Product and service enhancements will be introduced as Hamilton State Bank completes the systems conversion in November.

Highland Commercial Bank is the sixth bank acquisition for Hamilton State Bank in the last four years.

Hamilton State Bank, named after Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, is a full-service community bank that operates 28 branches in Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas, Hall, Henry, Forsyth, Jasper, Jackson and Paulding counties in Georgia.

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Dragons, Wood roll to 3-0 on season after drubbing North Hall, 35-0

BY KYLE FUNDERBURK

sports@clickthepaper.com

JEFFERSON — Ground and pound with a brick wall of defense was the formula for the Jefferson Dragons last Friday night.

Jefferson (3-0, 0-0 Region 8-AAA) used 114 rushing yards

by Colby Wood and 52 yards by Darrien Hill along with a defense that only surrendered 49 total yards to beat North Hall (0-1,0-0), 35-0.

“I’m proud of the way we came out to win,” said Jefferson head coach Ben Hall.

The defense had to change gears from previous games to adjust to the Trojans’ wing-T offense.

“You can’t say enough about the defense to stop an offense that we haven’t seen in a while,” Hall said.

The Dragons opened the game with a with a seven-minute drive which ended in a 3-yard pass from Bryce Moore to Joseph Randolph.

After a quick three-and-out on defense, Jefferson made the first mistake of the game when Moore threw a pass which was picked off at the 1-yard line and returned to the 30.

Another three-and-out gave the Dragons the ball at their own 47-yard line and they quickly made their way to the 11 with a pass from Moore to Chaz Evans. Two plays later, Wood found the end zone on a 6-yard run.

After a pair of stops on defense, the Dragons kept the Trojans from getting a first down in the entire first half. The offense ended the half with one last scoring drive as a 2-yard run

by Hill increased the lead to 21-0.

Wood opened up the second half with an emphatic 49-yard run to the end zone to give the Dragons a 28-0 lead.

Before Hall pulled the starters, Hill added another touchdown to set the final score at 35-0 with a 1-yard run. The Dragons benefited from 60 penalty yards on that drive, including 45 on one play from three personal foul calls.

Moore ended the game with a six pass completions on 13 attempts with 119 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

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Jefferson’s Colby Wood runs downfield during last Friday’s 35-0 win over the North Hall Trojans. Jefferson is 3-0 in 2015.

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Tigers outpace Lions, 35-0, on the road

BY COLIN HUBBARD

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DACULA — The Commerce Tigers ran their regular-season win streak to six games last Friday by shutting out Hebron Christian, 35-0.

Commerce (2-0, 1-0 Region 8-A) rushed 38 times for 232 yards and three touchdowns.

But, it was the defense that stole the show, allowing just 122 yards of total offense and recovering a fumble.

Fullback Will Thomas led the Tigers in rushing with 79 yards on 13 carries. Quarterback Caleb Brooks finished his night with 44 yards on eight carries. Brooks found the end zone on runs of 1 and 39 yards and launched a 59-yard touchdown pass to J’varius Wood.

Cole Chancey carried the ball eight times for 72 yards and completed all three of his pass attempts for 35 yards and a touchdown.

The Tigers nearly tripled the Lions in total yards of offense, accounting for 340 to

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Commerce’s Will Thomas breaks a tackle during last Friday’s 35-0 win over Hebron Christian Academy. the Lions’ 122.

However, 11 of the Tigers’ carries went for zero yards or fewer which left head coach Michael Brown upset.

“I didn’t do a very good job tonight of calling plays and put our kids in a bunch

of bad positions and that’s my fault,” Brown said. “We did bust some good plays, but it was a struggle. We should have played a lot better and I

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Papis ‘blessed’ to race in next month’s Petit Le Mans

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

World-renowned race car driver, Max Papis, doesn’t take anything for granted on the race track. In fact, when the 18th annual Petit Le Mans takes place at Road Atlanta next month (Sept. 30 thru Oct. 3), Papis will drive every lap as if it were his “last time” in a race car.

Papis returns to Road Atlanta as the third driver for the No. 31 Action Express Racing Chevrolet Corvette DP in the Tudor Championship series’ prototype class.

Papis joins fellow drivers Eric Curran and Dane Cameron.

“I’m blessed about the opportunity,” he said. “I drive every lap like it is my last time in the car.

“I know opportunities like this don’t come (around) very often and you don’t know if you’re going to have another opportunity, like this, in the future.”

Papis “hopes” the Petit Le Mans isn’t his last race. Road Atlanta holds a special place in his heart. His first-ever win in the U.S. came at Road Atlanta in 1996 while driving a Ferrari.

“It was just amazing, just an amazing feeling for me,” Papis explained. “Every time I come back, I see that the event itself has its own special place in the sport.

“Before, we only (had) the 24 hours of Daytona and Sebring, the two major events, but for sure, the Petit Le Mans has its own characteristic. It’s an event. It’s an event that people really like to come and watch. I love the atmosphere, the knowledge of the people, I can’t wait. It’s going to be, as usual, one of the most attended races. It’s going to be amazing.”

Papis, along with Curran, tested last month on the 2.54mile 12-turn road course, getting the car ready for the IMSA Tudor Championship

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ABOVE: East Jackson’s Jessie Marvin delivers a pitch during last Thursday’s 3-2 loss against the Oconee County Lady Warriors. BELOW: Faith Grooms gets hit by a pitch during the Lady Eagles’ 3-2 loss against Oconee County. The Lady Eagles lost in 10 innings.

series’ 10-hour finale.

“There’s a lot more for the driver to get acquainted with the car again, and, for (the team) to tune the car,” he explained.

Curran and Papis were working more on “endurance,” as oppose to the No. 5 team car, which worked on “performance,” he added.

“It’s a very, very good way for me to actually run clean laps,” Papis said about the test session, “because, coming back in the race, it’s almost impossible to have any clean lap.

“I just feel it’s a blessing, especially for a third driver that doesn’t get to drive the car very often, but (at) the same time, it’s in the (best) interest of the (team), because obviously, they want to unload here and go fast.”

What sums up the whole event for Papis, “I am blessed to share the moments with the whole team and great people.”

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Jackson Co. gets win No. 100

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WERA motorcycle racing returns to Road Atlanta, Sept.

11-13. Tickets will be available at the gate. A three-day pass is $40 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday); two-day pass is $30 (Saturday and Sunday); one-day pass is $20 (Sunday). Camping and off-road vehicles are free. Sept. 11 will be a “Track Day” for non-racers. Sept. 12 gives racers a day of practice before the double-header Sportsman Sprint.

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School football team snagged its 100th win in program history after defeating White County, 17-0, last Friday. The Panthers stand 2-0 in 2015. Both wins have come on the road. The Panthers have outscored the opposition 49-6 the last six quarters of play. Malik Tuck rushed for one touchdown and Caleb Matthews threw for one touchdown. Easton Tuggle added a field goal. The Panthers’ home opener is tomorrow night against the Rabun County Wildcats.

FOOTBALL: Sept. 11, Commerce hosts Jefferson; Jackson County hosts Rabun County; East Jackson hosts Banks County; Mill Creek is idle.

CROSS COUNTRY: Sept. 12, Eagle Invitational at Lamar Murphy Park (East Jackson, Jackson County and Jefferson to compete); Mill Creek is at the Carrollton Invitational.

SOFTBALL: Sept. 10, Mill Creek at Peachtree Ridge; Jefferson at Oconee County; Jackson County at Hart County; East Jackson at Elbert County; Commerce at Athens Christian.

VOLLEYBALL: Sept. 10, Jackson County hosts Jefferson and Oconee County; East Jackson at Morgan County; Sept. 12, Mill Creek competes in the Darlington Invitational.

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Scenes from community sports action

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Ladies SWATT (softball with attitude) is a women’s softball group in the Deaton Creek community that formed in early July. There are 26 members. The women develop their skills during practices and competing in scrimmage games. ABOVE: Sally Austin swings during her at-bat during a recent practice. BELOW: Vickie Miller throws the ball to first base during a recent practice. BOTTOM: The Ladies SWATT softball team.

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The Kickin’ Creekers is a co-ed kickball club in the Deaton Creek community. They have 36 members and play games from March to mid-November. The club has competed against nearby communities, like, Sterling on the Lake (three years) and Cresswind Community (one year). ABOVE: Barbara Collins (with the ball) and Al King (running the bases) during a recent kickball game at Deaton Creek. The Kickin’ Creekers team picture.

Hawks rebound from slow start, stifle rival Dacula, 34-7

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

DACULA — Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis said he’s never had to make as many offensive adjustments during a game as he had to against the Dacula Falcons last Friday.

The offensive adjustments worked as the Hawks outscored their rival, 24-0, in the second half and got the win, 34-7. Mill Creek (3-0, 0-0 Region 7-AAAAAA) was led by junior quarterback Cameron Turley, who went 21 of 32 through the air for 281 yards and one touchdown.

Running back Daniel Leconte rushed for two touchdowns and Joe Thomas rushed for one. Wide receiver Preston Norwood led the Hawks’ receivers with 64 receiving yards. Edmond Graham hauled in three catches for 57 yards and one score. Miles Riley added 56 yards.

“It’s a typical Mill CreekDacula game,” Jarvis said.

Some of the adjustments included handling Dacula’s pass rush better and going to more max-protection throws.

“That’s a credit to them (Dacula),” Jarvis said. “It

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will take the blame for that.”

The game remained scoreless after one quarter of play, but the Tigers didn’t waste any time finding the end zone to start the second quarter. Just two plays into their first drive, Brooks connected on a 59-yard touchdown to Wood.

On the ensuing possession, Commerce marched 59 yards in seven plays before Brooks crossed the goal line from 1 yard out to give the Tigers a 14-0 lead with 4:50 remaining in the second quarter.

The Tigers tacked on another touchdown before halftime on a 20-yard strike from Chancey to Wood to go up 21-0 at the half.

Midway through the third quarter, Wood scored his third touchdown of the game on a 27-yard run to increase the Tigers’ lead to 28-0.

Brooks finished off the Tigers’ scoring with a 39-yard touchdown run to complete the shutout.

“It wasn’t perfect tonight, but as a team we pulled together and made plays when it

now is that we have a new offense and we are struggling to execute it. We’ve had to do some things with the quarterbacks until we get our starter back, the backups have done a good job but we’ve got to execute our basic stuff.”

Hall ended the Falcons’ first drive of the second half with an interception, and like the first quarter, Mill Creek took full advantage of the turnover as Thomas found the end zone on an 11-yard run and the Hawks’ lead grew to 17-7.

Three minutes into the fourth quarter, King connected on a 23-yard field goal to bump the lead to 20-7. On the next possession, Turley found Graham on a 14-yard strike and the lead grew to 27-7. Leconte capped off the Hawks’ scoring with his second touchdown run with 2:29 left in the game.

The Hawks are off this week, but open region play next week against Duluth.

“These (past) three weeks, back-to-back with the Corky Kell, West Forsyth and then this rivalry, it’s an emotional drain,” Jarvis explained.

“That’s why I’m so proud of the way the kids finished this game.

“It’s a great win to get into next week. Take some time, get healed up and be able to fix (things). We have a lot to fix. You can see the potential, but you see the sporadic (play) that we’ve got to get fixed offensively.”

Cross Country: Lady Hawks finish 1st in Berry

BY CHARLES PHELPS

The Jefferson Dragons’ defense swarms a North Hall player during last Friday’s 35-0 win.

“I don’t know what to say when it comes to penalties, I don’t care if it’s a good team or bad team, you aren’t going to beat anyone with that many flags,” North Hall head coach David Bishop said.

“Our biggest problem right

wasn’t that they did a bunch of stuff that we didn’t prepare for, they were just doing it so well. That’s what you have to give them credit for.

“Their defensive front played very well tonight. It was a good high school football game.”

Mill Creek’s defense did its job, snagging two interceptions (Sidney Otiwu and Jamar Hall) and holding the Falcons’ offense to 164 total yards.

Otiwu ended the Falcons’ first drive with a 57-yard interception return down to the 4-yard line. The Hawks needed one play to find the end zone as Leconte scored the first of his two touchdowns (7-0).

After trading punts throughout the remainder of the first and most of the second quarter, Dacula found the end zone to tie the game at 7-7 with 2:32 left until halftime.

However, with two more possessions, Mill Creek took advantage of the opportunity to gain the lead going into halftime as Turley completed passes of 17, 17 and 3 yards in succession and when Brenton King’s 50-yard field goal sailed through, the Hawks led 10-7 at halftime.

The Lady Hawks finished first at the Berry College Clara Bowl Invitational last Saturday. The Lady Hawks finished with 97 points, besting Lovett by 36.

Hannah Petit (18:31) fin-

ished fourth overall. Camryn Petit (18:36) finished in fifth place. Alexandra Froh (20:12), Sara Scales (20:13) and Marisa Petit (20:19) rounded out the top-five finishers for the team.

Lady Dragons down Chestatee, Lakeview; improves to 22-4

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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counted,” Wood said.

Wood compiled 106 all-purpose yards and found the end zone three times to increase his season total to 220 yards and a team-high six touchdowns. Thomas continues to lead the team in rushing with 249 yards through two games.

Commerce averaged 6.1 yards per carry and scored three of its five touchdowns on drives of three plays or fewer, but Brown wants more.

“We still have a lot of room for improvement,” Brown said. “It was just one of those nights, but we need to get ready for Jefferson.”

Commerce plays host to the rival Dragons tomorrow night.

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Jefferson’s Abby Wood goes up for a hit against Lakeview.

JEFFERSON — The Jefferson High School volleyball team’s great 2015 season got even better Tuesday night as the Lady Dragons improved to 22-4 after snagging wins against Chestatee and Lakeview Academy.

Jefferson defeated Chestatee in straight sets (25-9, 25-11), but needed three sets to dispatch Lakeview (25-23, 19-25, 25-13).

Abby Wood led the Lady Dragons on offense, picking up 13 kills and serving a match-high five aces. She recorded 13 digs on the defensive side.

Olivia Przybysz led the defense with 15 kills. Bre Arbanas snagged 10 kills and served two aces. Lindsey Nilsen added nine kills.

Jefferson travels to Jackson County tonight.

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After today Heart attack brings health into view for Ricky Fitzpatrick His story continues with...

CHAPTER FIVE: Comfortably Numb Upon landing, one of the techs let me use her phone and we tried to call Cretia, but had no luck. I had no idea she was probably pulled off the interstate and rushing Jude to some convenience store bathroom.

The hospital crew was waiting though and promptly whisked me away to the OR where a host of scrubbed staff were waiting.

My pain is now building again and I can hardly stay straight on the bed. Plus, I have to go to the bathroom.

Badly. I tell the doc that I really need to go and he tells me, with a sigh, “You can, but we’re ready to rock and roll right now. I you just have to go, you can, but it’s going to really slow things down.”

Since it seemed like it was really going to blow his attitude if I stopped to pee, I soldiered on. So my bladder has to wait.

Being no stranger to operating room etiquette, I knew fromw many years of watching ER that as they prepped me, part of the process involved dramatically cutting off my clothes. So I asked “Not to be a problem, but these are my favorite shorts. I’d really appreciate it if y’all wouldn’t cut them off. “ The staff spared my shorts, although they did remove them. Stripped down to only what God gave me, there I lay for the whole world, or at least the entire OR staff, to see. My pride and self-esteem now effectively squashed, they finish getting me ready. By this time, I was again hurting beyond compare, so it didn’t matter much what they did to me. I just wanted to curl up in a ball and cry.

The next 15 minutes are a blur, really. I don’t remember any shots, any IVs, any pain from the catheter being inserted. I don’t remember my chest pains stopping, but somewhere along the way, they did. The next clear thought I recall was seeing the screen hanging from the ceiling, to my left, and watching this curious, spider-like device that was silently making its way through the arteries of my heart.

It was the most surreal thing. I certainly never thought I’d see the day when I would watch my own surgery, while it was being performed. After realizing what I was watching, it occurred to me that I must’ve been pretty numbed up. At least, from the waist, down.

Pink Floyd kept running through my head… “Oh I… have become comfortably numb.”

My first question to the doctor was “So what’d you find in there?”

He laughed and said “Plenty,” then went right back to work.

Completely blocked. All I generally know is that later, the doctor explained that I had one artery that was completely blocked. I would say that contributed in no small part to my skyrocketed blood pressure readings, earlier. The doc cleared the blockage though and inserted a stent, and apparently that restored me back to perfect health. Relatively speaking.

My health had always been good. I had always considered myself to be lucky.

I had always said that I was blessed to have never had any serious medical issues.

The truth is, I was always blessed to have always felt healthy. I was far from being healthy.

So when I say I was restored to “perfect health,” that description is one that was miles away from the truth. I was far from perfect health. And for my age, I was in terrible shape.

As it turns out though, I

Ricky Fitzpatrick Featured columnist was a comparatively young heart patient. Most of my other patient neighbors were well into their sixties or later. So my surgeon explained that he gave me “the Cadillac of stents” because it had to last me a very, very long time. Hopefully, this sucker is going to have to perform for at least another 40 years.

After surgery, I was promptly wheeled to my room, with strict instructions to lie still and keep my leg straight. For what, I couldn’t guess, at the time.

At that point, it felt like the danger had truly passed and we were on our way back to being whole again.

I still had not see Cretia and the kids, but the nurses assured me that they were at the hospital and waiting on me. When I saw them, I was never so relieved. My fears of never seeing them again, now laid to rest, I felt like I was ready to move on to whatever the next chapter would be.

Martha Martin was pinned with a colorful coursage by Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly, who was a roaster during at the Aug. 29 event at which Robbie Bettis, with the honoree at R, was the master of ceremonies.

Roasting and roasting

Martha Martin: Woman of the Hour A roast to a phenomenal person – Martha Martin – was held Aug. 29 at the Braselton-Stover House and it was a special evening indeed for a special lady.

Known for her involvement in a variety of organizations – from the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce to the Braselton Woman’s

Club and the Hoschton Women’s Civic Club and the Rotary Club of Braselton and beyond – and for her 43 years as owner of Phil-Mart Transportation, Martha Martin was treated to recognition from a number of toasters and roasters who sang her praises and shared stories of her ability to outsell anyone when it comes to raffle tickets.

She is also known for her friendship and kindness, for her helpfulness and commitment to making the community a better place and ensuring that her family and friends know they are loved and appreciated.

Friends from near and far were among those who attended to pay tribute to her caring spirit.

CHAPTER SIX: The Road to Recovery Given all the drama of the day, after my surgery, I was still surprised to find myself in a room in the ICU. I assumed I’d be recovering in a regular room. This ICU thing all seemed so serious.

So abnormally serious. And I found myself feeling like I was being such an unnecessary burden on my family and all these people. But there I was. And there I stayed.

Nurses kept reminding me “You’ve just had a heart attack, Mr. Fitzpatrick.

You need to relax and take it easy.” Hearing that just seemed impossible, even after all that had happened. It was still sinking in, I guess.

The next 8-10 hours were nearly as torturous as the pre-operational experience.

Still needing to go to the bathroom, I was starting to get very uncomfortable, to put it mildly. I realized that I hadn’t relieved myself in at least six hours, and my bladder was starting to let me know it didn’t care much for the long wait.

I told my nurse that I need to go, and she reminded me that I couldn’t move. Then she reached over and gave me my handy urinal. As if that would solve all my problems.

It didn’t though.

It wasn’t helping me, although, bless her heart, my nurse didn’t understand why. I’m sure she’d had hundreds of patients who had used thousands of urinals.

But now she had me. She asked me if I needed her to help hold it for me.

Seriously?

For starters, I’m…how do I say this…shy. I need my privacy or the machinery just doesn’t work. I don’t know why God made me like that, but He did, and unless I’m alone, I just can’t go.

You can bet I’m not going to be able to function with a strange woman helping me “hold it”.

Due to the catheter, which was still in my leg, I learned I had to keep it perfectly straight. And I couldn’t use my abdominal muscles at all to sit up. So I couldn’t sit up, or turn. And apparently my bladder doesn’t empty itself when I’m horizontal. So the solution was to tilt my entire bed up to about a 20-degree angle which seemed to do

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The occasion, which was coordinated by the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council board of directors of Robbie Bettis, Sylvia Schurr, Charm McCall, Dianne Blankenship, Martha Martin, Jennifer Kidd and Carol Tanner and others, allowed others to join in the celebration of Max and Martha’s 75th birthdays. “Martha Happens” bumper stickers were a hit and the portrait of Martha Martin painted by artist Regie Kennedy was displayed as were other Hoschton Heritage Arts Council works. Theresa Kenerly handled the auction benefiting HHAC. See more at ClickThePaper.com

The Braselton-Stover House banquet room was filled as well-wishers attended to honor Martha Martin and to support the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council. Countless friends assisted in making the celebration a memorable one.

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Excitement is building for 2015 Hoschton Fall Festival, Sept. 25-27

By FARAH BOHANNON

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As of early September, the Hoschton Fall Festival committee has reserved 150 booth spaces with 18 remaining.

The remaining booths for the Sept.

25-27 festival are located in front of Lawson Funeral Home, which is a great location. The Dixie Dock Dogs will be jumping in the grassy area in front of the Lawson Funeral Home as well, meaning festival-goers will gather here to watch the agile dogs compete as they leap into the pool.

Dock Diving is when a dog runs down a 40-foot regulation dock and jumps into either a pool or body of water. In this case, a pool will be where each dog lands after jumping. The dog’s motivation is a toy, which can be anything from a tennis ball to a stuffed animal. Dock diving is open to any dogs 6 months or older, any breed, and any person 7 and older. There are three disciplines in dock diving: “BigAir,” Speed Retrieve” and “Extreme Vertical.” Competitors may compete in one, two or all three disciplines. If the dog competes in all three, then

they are considered a fourth discipline called “Iron Dog.” The Dixie Dock Dogs were at the 2014 Fall Festival and were a huge hit to spectators of all ages. There will be all types of breeds and sizes of dogs participating so it is an event apart of the Hoschton Fall Festival that cannot be missed.

There will be a wide variety of booths at the Hoschton Fall Festival, meaning it will be an event for the entire family to enjoy. There will be a kids’ zone for the little ones to enjoy, complete with face painting, a bouncy house and activities, as well as plenty of shopping for the adults. Jewelry, clothing, food items, home décor and local businesses is only a sampling of what will be available during the festival. Come ready to get a head start on holiday shopping or birthday presents — the possibilities are endless. Or simply come to enjoy a kick-off to the fall season.

Other happenings include live music from Fly Betty Band, Rockingbirds, Papa Bear and Moby Dick as well as a Scarecrow 5K run. The 5K will take place at 8 a.m. on the Saturday of the

festival. All race entry fees will benefit Food 2 Kids Jackson County: the fee is $25 in advance and $35 on race day.

There will also be a mechanical bull for those who are feeling adventurous.

“This festival is going to be one of the best,” said Jennifer Kidd, Hoschton’s event coordinator. “Our booths have been selling quick, and we have had to add additional booths to accommodate more people who want to participate. There is no doubt we have a strong and energized committee. We strive to have attractions for all ages and also have several free events. Our huge parade featuring the Shriners is going to be amazing.”

Other events to enjoy are bingo hosted by the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council, zip line, pet parade, petting zoo, cake raffle hosted by the Hoschton Women’s Civic Club, water balls, blood drive, American Street Rodders Classic Car Show and so much more.

Each year, the Hoschton Fall Festival grows and “keeps getting better” as Mayor Theresa Kenerly says.

For more information, call 706654-3024 or visit www.cityofhoschton.

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25th anniversary of Art in the Park will be Sept. 19-20 Hurricane Shoals will be alive with culture, history and entertainment Tumbling Waters Society is celebrating the 25th anniversary Art in the Park Festival at Hurricane Shoals Park in Jackson County on Sept. 19-20 during a weekend at a beautiful and historic recreational facility with entertainment for the entire family.

The festival will kick off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, with a “Run and See Georgia” sanctioned 5K Mill Race. Pre-registration is $15 and $40 per family or $18 and $45 on race day. Register on the web site at runnersfit.com/millrace.

Late registration and check-in will be in Pavilion #4 on the Mayville side of the shoals. The awards program will be held in the amphitheater following Race.

The festival launches at 10 a.m. and continues until 6 p.m. with Sunday excitement from 12:30-5:30 p. m.

The best bluegrass in North Georgia can be enjoyed as the amphitheatre comes alive from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday as BlueBilly Grit hosts the fifth Tony & Ann Ianiario Memorial Bluegrass Festival. In memory of Tony and Ann’s contribution to the bluegrass genre, BlueBilly Grit, Pool Mountain, Local Honey and 3 Bucks Shy

will give a free concert – featuring also Apostles of Bluegrass and Curtis Jones Saturday afternoon. There is no admission required but a hat will be passed with all proceeds going to the School Reading Program and Jefferson Library that the Ianuarios so loved.

Bluegrass sponsors are Brantley Gilbert, Corey Smith, Life’s A Party Rental, Southeast Toyota, Latham Family Farms, Commerce Cardiology Clinic - Dr. Neel, All Steel Construction and Daryl R. Buffenstein.

On Saturday at 11:30 a.m., Commerce School of Dance will perform in the amphitheater.

All weekend, you can hear Dugar Strickland and Crystal River Bluegrass Gospel Band hosting a slate of gospel and bluegrass – all from the Pickin’ Stage on the Jefferson side of the shoals.

Craftsman from all over North Georgia will be demonstrating their work and have handmade items for sale.

There will be paintings, art, pottery, handcrafted wood, metal and glass items, jewelry, knitted, quilted and crochet items and much more in the vendor booths throughout the park. Many educational displays can also be seen.

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Entertainment, such as these performers from the 2014 Art in the Park, grace the amphitheatre with bluegrass and more.

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The Tumbling Waters Society continues Art in the Park with Civil War re-enactments being held at 2 p.m. on Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday in the Heritage Village. More promotion will appear in the Sept. 17 edition.

Enjoy viewing children’s art from local elementary, middle and high schools which will be displayed in Heritage Village Cross Roads School. The blue-ribbon winner of the high school art contest will be the design for the 2016 Art in the Park/Mill Race T-shirt.

On the Maysville side o fthe shoals, enjoy the kids’ zone where inflatables, face painting, ponies and puppet shows will be set up.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department will be fingerprinting kids for free. Even Splash, our official mascot, will be there to entertain the kids.

And don’t forget the food – a popular festival item. A wide variety of edibles, including BBQ, hamburgers and hot dogs at the Tumbling Waters Society concession stand, but also available throughout the park will be chicken on a stick, bratwurst, fried pies, funnel cakes, homemade sweets and ice cream, boiled peanuts and more.

Tumbling Waters Society faithful will be cooking Richard’s Critters – sausage and biscuits, fried cornbread, bowls of good ol’ beans and cobbler down below the mill at the Pethel Cabin.

At the covered bridge parking loy, you can check out the Model T, Model A and Classic Car Show on Saturday.

Adults and kids alike can play on the 18-hole Spirit of the River miniature golf course, which details the history of the park and the people who lived on the land surrounding the shoals – putt by putt. You can marvel at the carved bears and

Indians, play through the waterfall and along the little river, pass by replicas of the chapel, bridge and cabins as you try to make a par 4 or 5. Play and learn the history of the shoals and the cost is $3 for adults and $2 for kids 12 and under.

The old grist mill will be milling fresh-ground cornmeal for sale in commemorative bags. Come watch the large waterwheel turn and learn how corn is milled.

Across the covered bridge, the Heritage Village will come alive with history: Step back in time with tours of the chapel and log cabins where you can watch folk art demonstrations of chair-caning, weaving and spinning, basket weaving, quilting and soap making. There will also be a blacksmith worknig at his forge.

Shape note singing classes will be offered on Saturday and music with the Chandlers will be heard on Sunday from 3:30-5 p.,m.

Pioneer pPuppet shows will be provided at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. inside Crossroad School.

Watch hit & miss engines, cracking corn and visit the Tumbling Waters Society produce stand. See the watermelon-eating contest and a classic tug of war between the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Jackson County volunteer firemen.

Civil war re-enactments will be provided all weekend within the Heritage Village, and there will be great presentations. This anniversary year event will feature both Union and Confederate camps with haversack displays, history, drills, cooking demonstrations and more.

Rocky Top Sutlery, Rum Creek Sutlery and TLC Mercantile will have military and civilian Civil War period wares for sale. Cobb’s Legion, 14 Georgia Volunteer Units, 27th SC, 9th IL , four Artillery Units and 5th GA Calvary will stage Civil War Battles at 2 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

On Sunday at 12:30 p.m., come experience an old-fashioned church service in the chapel with Chaplain Joey Young.

The festival will wrap up with the grand finale – the hilarious Duck Dash. Watch as hundreds little plastic ducks race down the Shoals at 5 p.m. vying for the three grand prizes. Ducks can be sponsored for $5 each or five ducks for $20 from Board members or at the Tumbling Waters Table. Commemorative 25th Art in the Park T-shirts will also be for sale.

No pets or alcohol allowed in the park.

All monies raised 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 706-3356723.

Corporate sponsors for Art in the Park are WJJC Radio - 1270 AM, Jackson Electric Membership Corporation, Jackson County Board of Commissioners and MainStreet Newspapers.

Community sponsors are South State Bank, Tanger Outlets, Puppy Le Pew, Clay Sims, BM&K and Howington Feed & Supply.

Independent film showing hosted Sept. 13 in Winder The City of Winder Cultural Arts Center is presenting “She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry” with producer Mary Dore as part of the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Winder Cultural Arts Center.

Following a screening of the film, the director will engage the audience in a discussion about the film and her work as a filmmaker.

Admission is free of charge.

“She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry” is a powerful film about activism, feminism and human rights. Artfully combining dramatizations, performance and archival imagery, the documentary recounts the stories of women who fought for their own equality, and in the process, created a world-wide revolution. “She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry” does not try to romanticize the early women’s movement but captures the spirit of the time

CHURCH NEWS Hoschton United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, and it’s Grandparents Day. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. with children in the church classrooms and adults in the fellowship hall.

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.

Women of Faith will meet at 2:30 p.m. on Sept.

13 for a craft class with Julie Clark instructing the group in the art of

wreathmaking. See Carmen or Nancy for more details.

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.” sss

– thrilling, scandalous, and often humorous. The story still resonates today as women continue to face challenges regarding reproductive rights and sexual violence.

Mary Dore is an award-winning documentary filmmaker who brings an activist perspective to her work. She has produced television series for Maine Public Broadcasting and 13/WNET in New York as well as dozens of television documentaries for PBS, New York

Worship services at First Baptist Church of Jefferson 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

Times TV, A&E and the Discovery Channel. Dore has won numerous awards for her TV work including Emmys and Cable Ace Awards.

The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers is a program of South Arts. Southern Circuit screenings are funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

South Arts, founded in 1975, is a nonprofit regional arts organiza-

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.

Contact the church for

tion building on the South’s unique heritage and enhancing the public value of the arts. Their work responds to the arts environment and cultural trends with a regional perspective, through an annual portfolio of activities designed to address the role of the arts in impacting the issues important to our region, and linking the South with the nation and the world through the arts.

The cultural arts center is located at 105 E. Athens St., in Winder.

more information on any of these events. Michael Helms is the Senior Pastor. Church address is 246 Washington St., in Jefferson. Visit www. fbcjefferson.org. sss Your Church News can be submitted to editor@

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Dancers Unite Against Cancer helping Flowery Branch family

By FARAH BOHANNON

Alex Richards, with mom Sheri, is an active 8-year-old whose hair has returned after his treatments.

The family will be assisted by the Sept. 12 DUAC event.

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Alex Richards, an 8-yearold of Flowery Branch boy, suffered from T-Cell Lymphoma, also known as leukemia, and was later diagnosed with Monosomy 7 with AML at the end of his initial chemotherapy treatment.

All of this started in 2011 and he has been fighting ever since. He is a true fighter who has undergone more medical treatments than most adults endure in their entire lives, yet continues to remain strong for his No. 1 fan and supporter — Sheri, also known as “Mom.” Sheri is a single mother who quit her job to stick by her beloved son’s side as he endured chemotherapy.

Medical bills are constantly adding up, meaning Sheri must get creative. She applied to be a part of Dancers Unite Against Cancer (DUAC), and was chosen.

“I was blown away,” said Sheri. “I applied at the last minute, and was chosen.

This will help me get back on my feet financially, and will help me catch up with all of my bills.”

On Saturday, Sept. 12, Alex will benefit from the DUAC fundraiser in Atlanta.

DUAC is the primary fundraising event for the Nancy Falco Fund Limited (NFF).

In 2009, Joline Falco created the fundraiser for her mother Nancy Falco. Later that year, Nancy lost her battle with pancreatic cancer,

and each subsequent year, the funds have been used to assist with medical expenses for a new family battling cancer. This year, the profits from the ticket sales and donations will be donated to single mom Sheri and Alex.

According to Joline, “Alex was chosen as this year’s Nancy Falco Fund recipient because he and his family embody the courage, positivity and indomitable will that defined our inspiration, Nancy Falco. We are planning to #Unite4Alex, and we will show our support at Dancers Unite Against Cancer.”

DUAC takes place from 6-10 p.m. Saturday at the Defoor Centre, located at 1710 Defoor Ave NW. The event features performances by top Atlanta dancers including Nyla Blacknell, a past recipient, as well as live music, Asian style dinner, artist cafe, dance party with DJ and an opportunity to meet Alex and to make a difference. In addition, there will be a children’s room with

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the trick. And after leaving me alone, turning out the light, pulling my curtain and closing my door, I found salvation. Thank God for gravity and an understanding nurse.

We stayed, as a family (totally against the rules) in the ICU for the next day, until I was finally able to get up and move around. For that 24 hour period, we met the most amazing people, received the most phenomenal care, and literally wanted for nothing. The nurses all gravitated to Jude and made sure he was engaged and got to ask all the questions he wanted to ask. Which was probably much more than they bargained for.

By the time he left with his Aunt and Uncle to get out of the hospital, he had a hefty collection of “hospital junk,” and a very cool stethoscope. I think he hated to leave me, but obviously wasn’t going to turn down a free trip to go play for days on end with his cousins.

After ICU, we then moved to a regular room for the next three days. Our recovery wing was full of patients just like me, although, as I mentioned, all much older. I was the young buck on the floor.

Admittedly, we had gotten spoiled to the level of personal care the ICU staff offered us. Naturally, we knew we wouldn’t receive that much personal attention in a regular room. But it was still, generally, very pleasing. We had a few issues here and there, but only a few.

My first challenge came with my bed. I confess, I had a sweet ride in my hospital bed. I mean it was the latest model with all the bells and whistles. It even had an incredible feature that automatically moved the bed to prevent staying stationary too long and getting bed sores. Ingenious. That is, until we realized that we couldn’t turn that feature off.

arts and crafts and other activities, sponsored by G.I.R.L. (Girls Impowered for Real Life).

The cost for Dancers Unite Against Cancer is $30 in advance, $40 at the door the day of the event, and $10 for children under 13. Donations can also be made online at any time. For more information, visit www.dancersunite. com, or call 404-290-6799.

Alex was born Aug. 6, 2007 as a happy, healthy and active child until he started experiencing some concerning symptoms in October of 2011. He was at the mall with his mom and teenage sister, Julie. While at the mall, Alex’s stomach began to hurt and he struggled to breathe. Sheri questioned Alex about his symptoms, but he became unresponsive.

Paramedics were called, and during the wait, Alex lost consciousness. He was taken to a local hospital where an x-ray was performed, revealing a large mass in his chest.

Doctors quickly arranged for Alex to be taken to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

By about 10:30 that first night, I was not managing my stress very well. The bed would not stop inflating and deflating, rising and falling. The thing had a mind of its own.

I couldn’t rest. I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t eat because the bed kept inflating and pushing my legs up into the bottom the food tray.

I had called the nurses station about three times, each time getting louder and more irritable. They tried to fix my bed but no one knew how to operate it. I downloaded the owner’s manual for the thing, myself…a fact that seemed to blow the mind of our nurse for that evening. I don’t think she appreciated my initiative as much as I did.

At any rate, we couldn’t fix the bed. It was just too advanced for any of us, I’m sorry to say. The next solution offered was to just unplug it. But I wasn’t having it. Unless they wanted to discount my bill because of not having a proper bed.

Obviously, my attitude was terrible, and it wasn’t helping anyone. It certainly didn’t help me get anything accomplished. So I swallowed my pride, did a gut check and apologized to my nurses. Funny, after that they had me a new bed in the room in no time flat. Not the Limo I had before, but still, a nicely loaded model. And it didn’t move.

My biggest enemy though, was boredom.

I can be lazy, but I’m not one to sit around.

Just…sitting around. It was driving me nuts.

Plus, I was hooked up to the IV thing so if I went anywhere, which wasn’t far, I had to drag that thing along.

After two days, the doctor finally said I could start walking. Just laps around the floor, but still, it was something at least. It was activity. The nurses were also told to take me off the IV and hook me up to the little pocket vitals monitor. So sort of wireless pack that transmitted my vitals to the nurse’s station. With that, I was as good as free.

So walk, I did. I took to it with a vengeance. I walked and walked and walked.

(CHOA) at Egleston. CHOA doctors informed Sheri that Alex had a 4x8x9 tumor in his chest that was crushing his airway — his chances for survival were slim.

Alex endured a rigorous 38-month chemotherapy treatment plan that went seemingly well until three months prior to his ending date. He started to feel sick again, which is when his Monosomy 7 with AML was diagnosed. This was on Halloween of 2014.

Alex was given a 35-percent survival rate, but Sheri has decided to be a positive example for her son and refuses to give up on him.

“You absolutely cannot give up,” said Sheri. “It is devastating news to hear, but giving up is not an option.”

To help keep up Alex’s spirits, she made #TeamAlex signs and T-shirts and kept Alex surrounded by positive energy. After the first round of chemotherapy, Alex still had 15 percent of the leukemia left in his bone marrow, meaning a transplant was necessary. Fortunately, his older sister was a perfect match and donated her bone marrow to her brother.

Julie, a busy teenager, had no doubts about donating her bone marrow. She even offered to stay home from a school trip to Europe if it meant helping Alex.

The fact that Julie was a perfect match was a huge blessing because a sibling

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Birth

Avery James Reiher

Scot and Tiffany Reiher welcome son Avery James Scot and Tiffany Reiher of Hoschton announce the birth of their son, Avery James Reiher, born at 12:05 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.

Avery James weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and measured 19 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Robert and Jackie Kilmer of New Castle, Del., and paternal great-grandmother is June Costello of Chichester, Penn. Paternal great-grandfather, Edward Reiher, lives in Sewell, N.J. Avery’s maternal grandmother, Pam Clanton, lives in Bowling Green, Fla.; and his maternal grandfather, Mike Avery, lives in Sunrise, Fla. Diane Froehlich, his maternal greaat-grandcmother, lives in Bradenton, Fla. Avery James is welcomed home by his 6-year-old sister, Baylee, and his 17-month-old brother, Scot Michael.

Lap after lap. Me and Cretia walked a hundred miles, it seemed, while we were there.

We noticed that we were the only ones walking, which I thought was odd. I wondered why no one else was as bored as me. I found out, it’s because I was so young!

Later, one of my nurses burst into the room and asked me what was the matter.

“Nothing”, I said. “Why?” “Because the nurse’s station asked me what you were doing down here. Your heart rate keeps going up!”

“I’m walking”, I laughed. “The doc told me to walk, so we’re walking. Is that OK?” She laughed and said “Well, I don’t usually have too many patients up walking like you are. Most of them are 70 or older.

You’re the youngest guy on the whole floor!”

After that, I tried to keep my heart rate in mind, and made a point to learn my position on the nurse’s screen so I could keep an eye on my BPM every time we came around my their desk. As long as I was under 100, I figured I was in the clear.

Overall, the doctors, the nurses, techs, staff…everyone was amazing, hospitable and professional. We almost hated to leave.

Almost.

But leave we did.

CHAPTER SEVEN: Homeward Bound After four days of imprisonment, the doctor finally cut me loose. I was never so glad to feel the sun and breathe fresh air. I was never so glad to get outside. I was never so glad to feel something other than hospital tiles under my feet.

If nothing else, my stay and my experience had humbled me and taught me to approach life with a whole new point of view now. Our drive home was sweet and shorter than expected, and seemed like the beginning to a brand new part of life for our family.

We stopped in a local Walgreen’s and I walked in with Cretia to grab something. It

felt so good to be able to walk about. I grabbed me a big liter bottle of water…something that would become an ever-present part of my new life. You’ll rarely if ever see me without a water bottle in my hand these days.

We took to the highway and I savored the sights and the traffic and the scenery. And Cretia and I talked and laughed and made new plans and I remembered why I love her so much. Not because she stood beside me through the most terrifying part of my life… which she did. Not because she was as solid as a rock through the most uncertain period of our lives…which she was.

But because she is intoxicatingly amazing.

And I felt like I was falling back into a new love with her, ready to step out into the next phase of our life. Family 2.0.

Immediately following my heart attack, an untold number of friends and family texted, called and came to visit. Some driving hours, just to see how we were doing. I’ve never been so humbled. I’ve never felt so loved by our friends. And I’ve never been more reassured that God not only directed the events of that day, but He has blessed us with a body of friends, generous and caring, far beyond anything I could’ve imagined.

As we finally made our three-hour trip home, it seemed like every mile felt like a gift. Like a new, precious thing. From the passenger seat, I squeezed Cretia’s hand tighter than I should, and told her “I love you” more than normal. I developed a new resolve and a new determination to take life much more seriously, and at the same time, a whole lot less seriously.

And I started looking ahead to many, many days…after today.

Ricky Fitzpatrick is an award-winning Christian folk and children’s singer, songwriter and worship leader living in Apple Valley. His column series will continue in The Paper. Up next: Chapter Five and beyond

Longevity Annuities Gaining Popularity This paid advertisement written by Jeff Cutter, Investment Advice by Scott Moore.

In all the years I have been in private practice, I have come to realize that no two retirees are created equal. Each and every retiree has unique goals for their retirement. They also have unique obstacles they must overcome. But at the end of the day, all retirees are living with the same market conditions, facing similar financial challenges, and they all have the same underlying goal: which is to maintain a secure retirement. But with the cost of living continuing to rise, shrinking governmental benefits, and life expectancies getting longer and longer, there is an underlying fear that I see with almost every person I speak to. . . running out of money.

In fact, as I’ve mentioned before, most people fear running out of money in retirement more than they fear death itself, by a ratio of almost two to one. Think about that for a moment. Most folks would take death first over loss of income.

Hmm.

This brings me to a discussion I recently had with a client; let’s call him Tony. Tony popped into my office with a recent article on this “new” concept of longevity annuities.

I put “new” in quotes because, really, these aren’t new at all. They have been around for over a decade.

However, their recent popularity is new because it comes on the heels of a new law that has made them more accessible than ever before. So let’s take a look.

Longevity annuities fall into the category of Deferred Income Annuities (DIAs). The basic premise of a DIA is that you hand over a chunk of money to an insurance company today, for guaranteed income years down the road.

Certain DIAs are known as longevity annuities. These will pay out income later in life and are appealing to people who are concerned about running out of money if they expect to live well into their 80s and 90s. Until recently, longevity annuities did not work very well inside of retirement accounts, such as an IRA, because of those pesky required minimum distributions that you must begin taking at age 70 1/2. Now the law says that if

you purchase one of these longevity annuities inside of your 401(k) or IRA, you can defer taking RMDs on the annuity piece of your retirement plan. Essentially you can defer paying Uncle Sam until age 85.

Longevity annuities are usually used as a supplement to primary retirement income sources. People typically invest just a portion of their total portfolio in a longevity annuity —say, 10 to 25 percent - and leave the rest in their other retirement accounts.

Let’s look at Tony as an example.

Tony has a $500,000 IRA. Under the new law, Tony is allowed to buy a longevity annuity with the lesser of either 25 percent of that total, or $125,000. So peeling off $125,000 to put into a longevity annuity leaves $375,000 in Tony’s IRA. This strategy allows Tony to calculate his RMD on $375,000 instead of $500,000 at age 70 1/2.

This will save Tony a potential of over $4,500 of taxable income in the year he turns 70 1/2. Tony can actually defer payments on his $125,000 annuity until age 85. This could potentially defer more than $80,000 of RMDs, which is taxable income to Tony when taken. Now,

as most of you understand, the longer Tony waits to take payments on that annuity, the lower his life expectancy, and the higher those payments will be.

As with any annuity, you may ask what happens if someone were to pass away with money still in a longevity annuity. Well, if Tony’s agent or advisor sets up the annuity properly, if dies before he starts taking any distributions, the full amount of his longevity annuity will go to his beneficiaries. If he has started taking income when he dies, but his account value is not zero, Tony’s beneficiaries will receive what remains.

Just as with any financial strategy, there are pros and cons. I explained to Tony that a significant disadvantage with this strategy is its lack of flexibility, which is one of the major reasons that Uncle Sam has put a limit on the amount of an IRA that can be used for a longevity annuity. Once one has been purchased, the money is there for the long term. There’s no undo button, there are no adjustments down the road. So, if you need the money right away, or you need more income from those funds than

what a longevity annuity will allow for, a longevity annuity is not an appropriate investment.

Folks, look, each week I remind Moore Weekly readers to understand the questions to ask before incorporating any strategy into a financial system, and longevity annuities are no different.

If someone is trying to steer you toward an indexed or variable annuity, when you have asked about a longevity annuity, ask why.

They do not serve the same purpose.

Make sure you understand the conversation and understand the specific goals behind each kind of annuity before purchasing any.

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

In addition to being a fiduciary, Scott is an Ed Slott Master Elite IRA Advisor.

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Your family life doesn’t have to fit in box others make for it Dear Carolyn: Me: mid-50s, reasonably successful and comfortable, with meaningful work and wife (no kids). I’m pretty happy with my life, including its high and low points.

This wasn’t the easiest place to reach: I come from an extremely dysfunctional family (alcoholism, drugs, suicides, general horribleness). Basically, I have no contact with my living relatives, and they don’t really talk to each other, either. It’s my choice, and I’m at peace with it, because sometimes it’s the only choice you can make unless you want a life of endless crazy.

Yet everybody else seems to have a really happy family with mostly deep, satisfying relationships. Well, maybe not everybody, but this is how people talk.

Those fortunate enough to have this kind of family have my envy and admiration, because I know they worked hard for it. The problem is -- what do I say when people ask me about my family? Of course, I

Carolyn Hax can just try to change the subject (“They’re fine, how are yours?”), but more often than you would believe, people want details and quiz me. I could just lie and make things up, but that’s not me. I want to shrug and say “I don’t really know,” but that invites more questions and a crapload of amateur psychoanalysis, tut-tuts, and suggestions about how to fix things.

I’m comfortable with not having some version of the Waltons as my family, but others are not. Suggestions?

— At a Loss n n n Their comfort is not your problem. Truly. Repeat whenever your doubts bubble up.

I realize it feels like your

problem when you’re being grilled and life-coached by fellow backyard barbecue guests, but thinking of it that way is what leads to the temptation to make stuff up. A happy lie, after all, protects you only by satisfying their need for you to fit into whatever box they hold dear.

If instead you approach their curiosity as not your problem, then you are free to deny them whatever need drives their deep (and rude) dive into your business.

Stage 1, deflection: “They’re fine, how are yours?” Stage 2, the smiling brick wall, for those who miss the deflection cue: “I’d rather not talk about my family” or “My family doesn’t interest me. Any thoughts on the weather?” Stage 3 for those who believe their curiosity trumps your comfort? Escape: “If you’ll excuse me, I need to” refresh my drink/ make a call/put myself somewhere else.

Because their comfort is not your problem.

I realize I don’t need to

spell this out — “this is how people talk,” yes, you get it — but I’m going to say it anyway. Even happy families are complicated, at turns opaque, frustrating, selfinterested, and staunchly resistant or just oblivious to the passage of time. And these are only the most common complaints.

What keeps them close throughout challenges, generally speaking, is a combination of deep love, shared history and strong enough boundaries to override any impulses to try to control or undermine each other.

Again speaking generally, it strains credulity that someone pumping you for family details — and then presuming to fix you, unbidden! — is standing on that healthy emotional mountaintop.

So keep that mentally at hand at the barbecue: I have my crazy, you have yours, let’s talk about something else. nnn Hi Carolyn: When my daughter was

first born, my husband and I decided that if we should perish, my brother-in-law and his wife would raise her.

They agreed to this.

However, over the last few years, we discovered that my daughter, now 5, has a severe dog allergy (read: asthma attack, hospital level), and her aunt and uncle have two dogs. The allergy is so bad that she cannot even visit their house. So now we have no real plan in regard to her care.

I feel we should ask them if they would give up their dogs if they ever needed to raise our daughter — but how do we ask that, in a way that allows them to answer honestly? It seems it would be quite hard for someone to say, “I would choose my dogs over your daughter,” to our faces — but we have to know if we can rely on them if needed, or find another option for her care. They really are the very best option, sans dogs. How should we approach this?

— Delicate Question

“The dog allergy has me worried about our guardianship plan. Would you like us to choose someone else?”

That allows them to say either, “Yes, that’s probably a good idea” or “Yikes, no, if it came to that of course we’d find new homes for the dogs.”

Even more important than the phrasing, though, is your attitude: If you’re going to pose this question, then you have to be ready to hear either answer without losing your composure.

There is another option, though, one I would take if I were in your position: Trust the aunt and uncle to do the right thing should this very unlikely thing happen. I mean, if you really thought it was possible they would either risk your daughter’s life by expecting her to live with dogs, or prioritize the dogs and pack her off to be raised by someone else, then you didn’t pick the right guardians in the first place.

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

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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.

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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.

Free adult Spanish classes. The Jefferson Public Library will be offering a free beginners adult Spanish class which continues on Thursdays in September from 5-6 p.m.

The class will be offered Sept. 10, 17 and 24. Call the library at 706-367-8012 to reserve your spot.

Town hall in North Hall. A town hall meeting Sept. 15 in North Hall will include a meet-and-greet with a host of elected officials, a presentation by state Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black and open discussion between the audience and elected officials. Hall County District 3 Commissioner Scott Gibbs is hosting the event at 6 p.m. at the North Hall Community Center, located at 4175 Nopone Road in Gainesville. Other elected officials scheduled to be there include State Rep. Lee Hawkins, State Rep. Carl Rogers, Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch and Hall County Tax Commissioner Darla Eden.

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.

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 6 p.m. on Sept. 11 and 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.

Historical Society meeting. The Jackson County Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.

10, at Willoughby Park, located at 338 Clayton St., in Commerce. A hot dog picnic will be enjoyed by members and prospective members who are interested in joining the historical society. Dues, which run from September to September, are $15 for individuals, $25 for family and $100 for Life members. You can mail dues to the Jackson County Historical Society, P.O. Box 1234, Commerce, GA 30529.

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 Jef-

ferson.

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.

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

Free dance classes. Jug Tavern Squares is sponsoring square dance classes from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the YMCA in Winder. 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.

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 begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 per couple. Tickets are available online at www.jeffersoncommunitytheatre.com or call 706-367-5714 for more information.

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 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 770-965-3319 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.

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.

Peace Place Drive Out Domestic Violence golf tournament. On Sept. 10 at The Chimneys Golf Course in Winder, the Drive Out Domestic Violence four-person scramble golf tournament to end domestic violence will benefit Peace Place. Tee-off is 1:30.

JACKSON COUNTY HAPPENINGS

Humane Society in need of more foster families The Humane Society of Jackson County was founded by a concerned citizen Marjorie Butler in 1998.

Since the inception, the organization has been guided by volunteers. The goal has always been to provide a better quality of life for the animals of Jackson County.

The years have been met with struggles and blessings of many forms.

The Humane Society purchased 31 acres in Jefferson to build a campus for animals.

The campus style facility would also provide a place for children to learn about animals, interact with animals and assist with caring for the animals.

The Humane Society is working toward the campus being a multifunctioning facility that can serve as a neutral ground for victimized children to meet with investigators and counselors. The campus vision is to provide a safe and loving environment to all forms of life.

The Humane Society has noticed an increased number of calls to report abandoned and stray animals since the county’s

animal control office was reconstructed.

At this time, the Humane Society is needing more foster homes so we can be help the animals in Jackson County find a forever home. The Humane Society also offers lowcost spay/neuter through local veterinarians to alleviate pet overpopulation.

Planning has commenced for the fall activities which include a number of fun events. Follow the Humane Society of Jackson County on Facebook and www. hsjc.com for updates.

CANCER

Elementary, he plays and even grew his hair back.

Sheri is currently on the hunt for a job now that Alex is doing so well and thriving in school. It was devastating that Alex was diagnosed with cancer two times, but his prognosis is looking good. Once he reaches one year post transplant in February, they will be able to breathe easier. Two years will be even better. Sheri received more good news on Sept. 3 when Alex underwent a fishing test, where his new bone marrow was tested to ensure his “bad cells” were no longer present. Any trace of those “bad cells” means that the cancer will likely return sometime in his life, but the test revealed only Julie’s marrow. That is wonderful news — here is to hoping that Alex will be 100-percent cured from cancer.

Continued from 5B will only offer a 25-percent chance of being a match — she was a perfect match to Alex, which was a score of 8/8. This is extremely rare, and Alex’s doctors were in awe with these results.

“Julie is just amazing and selfless,” said Sheri. “She tells people that Alex is the real hero, not her, even though she is a hero for saving Alex’s life. Alex is a walking miracle. Hearing how rare it is that a sibling is a perfect match is a miracle.”

Sheri continues to fight for her son, and will never give up on him. As of right now, Alex is doing very well. He is a typical 8-year-old boy, he attends school at Martin

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Child Care, Help Wanted Construction Dental Domestic Education Financial General Sales Agents Maintenance Management Medical Misc. Help Wanted Office/Clerical Part Time Help Wanted Poultry Production Professional Restaurant Help Security Technical Trades Truck Drivers Warehouse

Stuff *Antiques/Collectibles *Appliances *Auctions *Bicycles *Building Supplies *Cemetery Lots For Sale *Christmas Trees *Coins & Jewelry *Computers *Furniture *Guns *Heavy Equipment *Household Items *Lawn Equipment *Livestock *Misc. For Sale *Musical Instruments *Office Equipment *Pets & Supplies

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*Sporting Equipment *Tickets *Wanted To Buy *Yard Sale *Yard Sale - Out Of Area

Homes & Real Estate

Homes - Rental Apartments - Furnished Apartments - Unfurnished Business Property For Rent Condominiums for Rent Duplexes For Rent Houses for Rent - Furnished Houses for Rent - Unfurnished Lake Home for Rent Mobile Homes for Rent *Roommates Wanted Rooms for Rent Vacation Property for Rent *Wanted to Rent

Acreage for Sale Business for Sale Business Property for Sale Condominiums for Sale Farms & Farm Land House for Sale - Hall House For Sale - Surrounding Investment Property Lake Home for Sale Lake Property for Sale Lots for Sale Mobile Homes for Sale Mountain Property Real Estate Wanted Surrounding Counties Vacation Property

Wheels

*All Terrain Vehicles *Antique Cars/Trucks *Auto Parts *Auto & Trucks Wanted *Autos for Sale *Four Wheel Drives *Import Cars *Motorcycles *Sport-Utility Vehicles *Tractor Trailers *Trucks *Vans

Recreation *Boats & Marine *RV’s/Travel Trailers

Apr 2013

Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm

ACCOUNTANT needed for local CPA firm Degreed, experienced staff accountant. BBA or equivalent mandatory; two plus years relevant accounting experience, preferably with a public accounting firm. Job duties include regular financial reporting, working knowledge of QuickBooks; individual, partnership and corporate income tax preparation a plus.

Salary commensurate with abilities. Respond in confidence to P.O. Box 637, Gainesville, GA. 30503

JOBS - Adult CareHelp Wanted BECOME A HOMECARE GIVER Assist the elderly and disabled in your community. HomeNurse Inc. is seeking applicants for Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Assistants.

Apply on line www. homenurse.net LOOKING FOR PERSONAL CARE HOME for son who is disabled veteran.

Looking for loving, caring place where son can be well taken care of. 706-824-1939

JOBS - Construction Carpenter/Carpenter Helper.

770-540-2090 Dump Truck Driver/ Experienced Heavy Equipt Oper. needed for local grading co. Drug screen required. 770-869-3135

JOBS - Maintenance MAINT MAN for rental property in Hall Co. Exp. in general repairs/maint required. Call 770-534-7596 for info MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I 2nd Shift (2p-10p) Braselton, GA Requires: *HS diploma or GED *1yr. work exp. in a similar capacity *Familiarity with OHSA, EPA, NEC and city and local codes *Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, machine and motor control systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding and machine rigging *Experience trouble shooting PLCs and servos Apply online: daytonsuperior.com/ careers EOE/M/F/D/V

JOBS - Management P/T MANAGER NEEDED for Apt Complex located in Gainesville, GA. Must have computer & administrative exp. EEO. Email resume: rbishop @ mansermar.com or call 770-536-1254

JOBS - Medical Medical Transport Driver Position available. Must have clean 7yr MVR, criminal background check and pass drug screen. Please FAX 7yr MVR to 706286-9615 include phone number.

Position available immediately.

NURSING OPPORTUNITIES Georgia Correctional Healthcare has unique opportunities at Arrendale State Prison in Alto, GA, offering advanced technology and professional challenges to grow and develop your skills.

•MENTAL HEALTH STAFF NURSE 5am-5pm •LICENSED PRACTICALNURSES 3pm-11pm Positions require current GA nursing license, CPR certification and at least 1 year nursing experience.

APPLY NOW at www. gru.edu/jobs As part of the Georgia Regents University, we offer excellent health and retirement benefits along with a generous holiday, sick leave and annual leave package.

Learn more by checking out our career video at www. gru.edu/gchc AA/EOE/Equal Access/ ADA Employer The Waterford At Oakwood now offering the following nursing opportunities: CNA- 3p-11p and 11p7a plus weekends CMA- 3p-11p and 11p7a plus weekends FT LPN-3p-11p-every other weekend PRN LPN Apply at: 4251 Hudson Dr., Oakwood, GA 30566 770-297-6900

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

JOBS - Professional CITY OF CORNELIA POLICE OFFICER The purpose is to protect life and property, recognize and protect the rights of citizens, & enforce federal, state, & local laws. Please see website for job description.

Excellent benefits including Pension Plan. Application @ corneliageorgia.org, HR, Job Opportunities.

Resume/application to: PO Box 785, Cornelia Ga 30531 or fax 706-778-2234

*Requires payment in advance.

Insurance Agents needed. No experience necessary. Will train. Call 678-664-3446

JOBS - Trades Seeking qualified technicians with experience in pneumatic tube systems or basic skills in pipe fitting or electrical.

Travel USA and beyond.

Driving record, drug test and background check required. Good benefits.

Resumes to hrjobapps@ yahoo.com DIESEL MECHANIC WANTED Full or part time, diesel mechanic for local truck & trailer repair shop. Pay based on experience, Top wages for qualified mechanic. Call 706-367-8544 or send resume to: PO Box 207, Jefferson, GA 30549 Tam Truck & Trailer is seeking DIESEL MECHANICS. Great pay, paid vac & holidays. We are a full service tractor trailer repair shop.

678-634-2081

Pets & Supplies

Wanted To Rent

Moving Sale. Sofa & Love-seat - $100, Sofa & Love-seat. & Chair + Ottoman - $150, Farmhouse Table 2 chairs - $100, Large Wardrobe - $100, Large Bakers Rack - $60, Vintage Vanity Dresser $100. 678-316-8623.

FREE TO GOOD HOME. 7 year old German Rottweiler (male neutered), house broken, crate trained, knows basic obedience commands, good with cars, leash, older kids, cats, non-aggressive dogs. Must have good reference, steady income, home with fenced yard.

Text message only to 770-361-7290

House or Apartment.

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

Gainesville or immediate vicinity. 770-538-0164

Dining Set- 6 pc. Good cond. $400/obo; Wood Futon. $75/obo; 404-402-9077 KING SIZE BEDROOM SUITE, large chest of drawers, dresser, very nice, $600; Old Bedroom Vanity w/ mirror, 2 drawers on each side, $50. 770-536-3917 Please call after 1pm.

MOVING SALEBeautiful Formal Dining Room Furniture.

Table with 6 Chairs & China Cabinet- Cherry finish, Like New. $1800; High Kitchen Table with 6 bar type Chairs & Hutch- cherry finish $800; Entertain Ctr. cherry finish $500; 770-532-2334 Leave message

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

770-887-6117

TV ENTERTAINMENT CENTER/ WALL UNIT, 4 pieces, 98”W x 77”H x 22”D (TV stand is 50”W) lighted w/ glass doors on right & left side of TV stand, 4 doors across the bottom. Very nice, solid wood, $600.

770-561-5308

Driver - CDL/A

Lawn Equipment

$3000 Sign On Bonus for Experienced Drivers Paid Out within 30 days of 1st dispatch!

Cub Cadet Z Force ZTR, 44” cut w/ Kohler 20 HP engine. Only 158 hours.

New blades, cuts great and runs great. Fresh service. $1500, Call 678-997-8745

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

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

GERMAN SHORT HAIRED POINTER puppies, AKC reg., $800.

706-348-3180

I WANT TO RENT or LEASE 3BR/2BA minimum, a rural private country living home with an out- building/ shop or basement.

Within 30 miles of Gainesville, by owner.

Responsible trustworthy tenant w/2 person family, no pets, handy man type.

770-778-4020 dadspecialty@gmail .com

Homes & Real Estate Acreage For Sale

King size mattress & box springs. $100.00 Wing back chair - $25.00 Need to move quickly!

678-316-8623

JOBS - Truck Drivers

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

Furniture

Misc. For Sale Large Combined Planer/Jointer, MiniMax, MC90 FSB35, Ideal for small cabinet shop or expert craftsman.

Tables end to end 63”, width capacity about 15”, depth capacity 9”.

Has slot mortiser on side (works great). Weight 705 lbs. Extra blades and knife setter. Very Good Cond. $1000/obo., Dahlonega, 706-867-8972

Moving Sale. Household Items for sale. Furniture, exercise equipment, dining room table, etc..

Call 404-826-0429 for prices and information.

Call between 4:30 P.M and 10:00 P.M.

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!

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770-535-1199

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 MINI DACHSHUNDPups. CKC pedigree.

Born 7/7/15. $350.

706-809-8388 Shih Poo Puppies for sale 1 male 3 female, 8 weeks, CKC registered, tails bobbed, duke claws removed. shots up to date, non shed, call 706-754-0468 or 706-768-1125

Homes-Rentals Houses For RentUnfurnished Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com Flowery Branch area.

Older, small 1BR/1BA. C/H/A $500mo; $500dep Ref req’d. 770-967-6948

Mobile Homes For Rent Hurry While They Last One Free Week Rent Units starting at $85 wk 770-534-7596 Gainesville S/N/Hall

Older 1BR on private wooded lot. Close-in. $100/wk + $200/dep.

770-540-7296

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

Oakwood, GA. 678-328-9980 ROOMMATE Hwy 53 West. Gainesville, GA. Utilities included. $385/mo. No smoking 678-689-8821

Rooms For Rent MEN- $400. Furn Pvt home, BR, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwood.

770-530-1110

3 Bed / 2 Bath Home on 36 +/- Acres Sat. Sept. 12 @ 11am 8530 Skitts Mountain Rd., Lula Robin Huff 404-368-0683 Terms & Inspection Dates visit WWW.ATLBID.COM Charles Gay Realty & Auction GAL #129

Business Property For Sale COMMERCIAL 0.27 acres.

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

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!

RV’s/Travel Trailers 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 Star Craft Camper For Sale. Sleeps 6-8, Excellent Cond. $2600.

678-316-4775

Wheels Autos For Sale

MAZDA 3 Sport 2006 Hatch, red, 2.3L, auto, well maintained, great mpg. 404-667-6768 TOYOTA 1996 Corolla 205,000 mi, Black, runs great. New tires, sun roof. ~25 mpg. Cheap to maintain. Call 503-758-8488

YAMAHA 1998 Verago 1100. many extras. 17k miles. Very Good Cond. $2300. 770-530-7672

YAMAHA 2003 XV1600 AT. Gray. 29, 317 miles.

Great Cond. $4500 678696-5237; 6 78-943-4319

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

Lula. 770-519-2690

Motorcycles KAWASAKI 2008 Vulcan 900 Classic, black, w/ extras, 17K miles, 1 owner, exc. cond., $3,200. 770-983-3600

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