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City election qualifying starts Aug. 31 Qualifying will begin on Monday, Aug. 31, and there are 32 seats up for re-election in Jackson County municipalities, according to Jackson County elections supervisor Lori Wurtz. “If you are interested in qualifying for a position, please contact your city clerk for a list of eligibility requirements,” said Wurtz. In Braselton, qualifying will begin at 9 a.m. Monday and conclude at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Braselton Town Hall. The qualifying fee for District 1, currently held by Richard Mayberry, and District 3, currently held by Tony Funari, is $36, which is 3 percent of the annual salary. Incumbents Mayberry and Funari have indicated they intend to seek re-election. “I look forward to the opportunity to continue serving the community,” said Funari. Qualifying in Hoschton will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, and wrap up at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The qualifying fee for the three council posts which will be on the ballot is $18. District 4, currently held by David Poteet, the District 5 seat held by Scott Butler and Jim Cleveland’s District 6 post are up for re-election.
In Jefferson, three council seats will be on the upcoming ballot. Those seats are District 1, currently held by Steve Kinney, District 3, held by Steve Quinn, and District 5, held by Don Kupis. The qualifying fee is $75 and qualifying begins at Jefferson City Hall at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, and concludes at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, at city hall. The trio of Jefferson incumbents have indicated they intend to qualify to seek re-election. Qualifying will also be held for three Jefferson Board of Education posts, District 1, held by Angela D’Zamko, District 3, held by Willie Hughey, and Guy Dean Benson’s District 5 seat. The qualifying fee for the school board is $36. Arcade will be conducting qualifying for three at-large council posts from 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, through 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at city hall. Qualifying is $36 for the seats now held by Dean Bentley, Cindy Bone and Tom Hays. In Commerce, qualifying is from 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at city hall for the posts of mayor and three council seats as well as three board of education posts. Clark Hill is
the current mayor. Mark Fitzpatrick is the current Ward 3 councilman; Steve Perry holds the Ward 4 post; and Johnny Eubanks is the current Ward 5 councilman. The qualifying fee for mayor is $126 and it’s $81 for council. Qualifying for Commerce Board of Education posts is $72. On the ballot will be District 3, now held by Bill Davis; Rodney Gary’s current District 4 post; and District 6, now represented by Paul Sergent. A mayoral race will also on the ballots in Maysville, Nicholson and Pendergrass. In Maysville, qualifying will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, and conclude at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at city hall Qualifying fee for mayor, currently held by Richard Presley, is $75, and $35 for council seats, Ward 2, now held by Junior Hardy and Ward 4, now represented by Scott Harper. Qualifying at Nicholson City Hall begins at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, and wraps up at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4. Qualifying fee for mayor, now held by Ronnie Maxwell, is $144 and for two council seats, now held by Faye Seagraves and Jan Webster, is $72. Pendergrass qualifying gets under way at
8:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, and concludes at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at city hall for the mayor’s seat, currently held by Melvin ”Monk” Tolbert, and two council posts, currently held by Hilda Gee and Thomas Marlow. The qualifying fee is $35. Two council posts will be on the Talmo ballot and qualifying begins at 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, and wraps up at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2 , at city hall. Qualifying is $10 for Seat 1, now held by Myra McEver, and Seat 2, currently held by Dana Woods. Wurtz reminds the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 General 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. You can get voter registration information by visiting the website of Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp at www.sos.ga.gov.
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Although Braselton’s newest restaurant isn’t officially opening until after Labor Day, those seeking to learn more about Brenau University Learning & Leisure Institute (BULLI) in Braselton had an opportunity Tuesday to get a sneak peek inside the space where executive chef Javier Viera was preparing appetizers and Sloane Meyer, one the presenters for the upcoming BULLI session of Victorian lifestyle, literature and lore, talked about the upcoming offerings. Learn more at ClickThePaper.com
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Is college and career academy a possibility? By LEANNE AKIN
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Todd Shultz, Director of CTAE and Community Partnerships for Jackson County Schools, presented information at Tuesday’s morning meeting which serves as the kickoff of an effort to determine if a college and career academy can become a reality for the Jackson County community.
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Jackson County’s educational and business and industrial community appears to want to work together to enhance prepare local high school students for the 21st century workforce, and a college and career academy is being discussed as a means toward that end. Todd Shultz, Director of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education and Community Partnerships for the Jackson County School System, welcomed nearly 50 people to the Jackson EMC auditorium for a Tuesday morning discussion. The purpose of the gathering was to start the dialogue and engage the
community in exploring if a college and career academy like those being supported by Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle is a good fit for Jackson County. Jackson County Superintendent of Schools April Howard said those in the audience could be gamechangers for Jackson County by sharing their time and vision toward the possibility of the new addition to the educational landscape of the community. Representatives from Lanier Technical College including President Dr. Ray Perren and Lisa Maloof, who heads up the Lanier campus in neighboring Barrow County, were on hand and State
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Piedmont Judicial Circuit District Attorney Brad Smith, who requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation look into questions being raised about the use of special sales tax money in Nicholson even before Jackson County and municipal officials formally appealed for a probe, is being keep updated, according to Special Agent in Charge Mike Ayers. Nicholson mayor Ronnie Maxwell turned himself into the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office on the morning of Aug. 12 after being charged with theft by taking following an ongoing investigation by the GBI. Ayers said it has been approximately six weeks since his office began its work on the case. “This is an active, ongoing investigation and we are continuing to interview people, collect evidence and interpret the information which has already been gathered and provided to us,”said Ayers. Maxwell was released approximately an hour later after turning himself in at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and posting a $10,000 bond. On Aug. 12, city hall was raided by eight GBI agents who began collecting information related to the allegations of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds being used to pave a private road that Mayor Maxwell maintains is city property. Elected officials hope the matter can be resolved quickly in order to restore public trust that the SPLOST program dollars are indeed being properly expended. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners and the school systems of Jackson County are contemplating the approaching expiration of the current special tax collections with an eye on timing to call for referendums for a new collection. Ayers said the investigation is complicated but “we are working on it and we are making progress.” The district attorney has been asked to appear at the Sept. 21 commission meeting to update the board on the investigation’s progress. “This action is taken to clear a ‘cloud over a very important program to all of the cities and to the county,” says the recent letter to Smith from the Jackson County Board of Commissioners and mayors of the municipalities of Jackson County. “The citizens must know that their tax dollars are being spent ethically and legally.” A SPLOST V citizens panel determined the authorization of funds for the road paving was not appropriate spending.
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Main Street Braselton promotions logo unveiled By FARAH BOHANNON
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Braselton’s Main Street board of directors and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) recently unveiled the new Braselton Main Street new logo. The DDA, chaired by Cindy Phillips, has been working diligently on creating this logo that will represent downtown Braselton year-round. The full-color, casual freehand artwork focuses on the historic store building with a park bench, lamppost, greenery and a little bumble bee. “We began a concept design process earlier this year when the Georgia Main Street designation was made,” says DDA director Amy Pinnell. “The promotions committee was tasked with branding our downtown and to create an image that would help identify and promote the downtown sector. The 1904 Braselton Brothers store is the most iconic and recognizable asset as a focal point. We also sought to have a logo with artistic representation of our downtown as a destination, a place to relax or walk and certainly enjoy.”
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The mayors and other city representatives were involved in the recent luncheon hosteed by Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly (below).
Pinnell also notes this logo can be dressed up for the seasons and/or holidays. For example, a Christmas tree or jack-o-lantern can easily be added with a handful of minor changes. DDA chairwoman Phillips says she believes the new logo perfectly represents Braselton. “We are excited about the new logo and think we’ve found the perfect combination of old and new, which is what Braselton represents,” Phillips said. The downtown branding campaign will utilize the versatile new logo on print and electronic marketing media and, in time, fun accessories such as totes, tees or caps.
The DDA members encourage Braselton residents to keep an eye out for the new logo. “Spending time in downtown Braselton is fun, and we’ve created a logo that says our downtown is fun and colorful and delightful,” says DDA promotions chairwoman Jennifer Kidd. The Braselton DDA works to assure the long-term economic stability of downtown Braselton by maintaining the small town character of the district and supporting the fundamentals that assure Braselton is a great place to live, work, play, invest and do business. For more information, visit www.braselton. net/dda.html.
Mayors’ lunch hosted at Hoschton Depot By FARAH BOHANNON
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Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly hosted the quarterly mayors’ luncheon on Aug. 12 at the newly restored Hoschton Depot. This is an event where Jackson County mayors, clerks, town managers and other city employees gather for lunch and discussion regarding the happenings in each city. Kenerly said she was proud to host this quarter’s lunch in the Hoschton Depot, where continuous comments were made on how beautiful the space looked after it was officially opened for business in June. The depot was heavily damage by a March arson fire back but it is now fully functional and beautifully updated. Joining Kenerly at the luncheon was Hoschton Clerk Wendy Carter, Commerce Mayor J. Clark Hill III and City Manager Pete Pyrzenski, Arcade Mayor Doug Haynie and City Adminstrator/Clerk Debbie Mockus, Jefferson Assis-
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CVS storefront damaged by truck after medical situation A driver apparently suffering a medical condition drove his vehicle into the entrance of CVS Pharmacy at 5858 Highway 124 in Hoschton just before 11:30 a.m. Monday. Emergency units from West Jackson Fire Department and Jackson County EMS responded to the reported vehicle accident, according to Jackson County Emergecy Services director Steve Nichols. Structural damage was visible so the building was evacuated and it remained closed late Monday afternoon as crews worked on repairs. On Tuesday morning, large panels of plywood covered from the store’s front entry windows. The patient, a male in his early 20s, was extricated
The West Jackson Fire Department extricated the injured driver from his truck and he was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. The storefront of the Highway 124 store in Hoschton underwent repairs. by fire personnel and transported by EMS to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. The patient had minor injuries. The Incident
is under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol. Witnesses said it was a miracle no one else was injured.
Rep. Tommy Benton and Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Josh Fenn also attended along with representatives of the community’s diverse business and industrial base. Georgia’s goal is to have every student with access to a college and career academy by the year 2020, according to Shultz, who noted that there are 26 such academies in the state, mostly near concentrations of major employment hubs. Shultz said academies offer small learning environments with technology and progressive environments and strong partnerships between schools, communities, business and industry, parents, students and higher education are key to their success. With internships an important aspect of the college and career academy, Laura Boswell, work-based learning coordinator for the school system, was also on the
tant City Administrator/ Clerk Priscilla Murphy, Pendergrass Mayor Monk Tolbert and Maysville City Administrator/Clerk Barbara Thomas. After everyone enjoyed a homemade spread made by Mary Ann Kenerly, Theresa Kenerly’s mother, it was time for group discussion. Each city official gave a very brief update on the happenings in their town. Highlights included excitement about new businesses in Commerce that have opened, one being Palmer’s Meat Processing. Mayor Hill said his family has already enjoyed the
London broil, and were very impressed. Kenerly informed the group of the recent new hires in Hoschton, and reminded everyone of the Hoschton Fall Festival which will take place at the end of September, as well as the ghost walk planned for October. “These luncheons are a great way for Jackson County officials to get together and talk,” said Kenerly. “It serves as a wonderful opportunity to stay up-to -date on our neighboring cities.” The next luncheon is slated to take place in Jefferson.
program. Shultz said a steering committee will be formed and he encouraged those in attendance to show their interest in subcommittees and encourage others to get involved. “We really want input,” said Shultz. “What does the college and career acad-
emy need to be?” Contact Todd Shultz by calling the central office at 706- 367-5151 or by email at tshultz@jackson.k12.ga.us See more about Move On When Ready – another aspect of helping students prepare for college and the workforce – on Page 3D of today’s edition.
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Primal Rush is Saturday at Crow’s Lake By FARAH BOHANNON
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It is almost time for the third annual Primal Rush race, which will take place at Crow’s Lake in Jefferson this Saturday, however, this year the race is a trail run, not an obstacle course race. The options include a 5K,
10K and a half-marathon. There will also be a children’s race for kids under the age of 12. Registration is still available online, or participants can sign up on the morning of the race. The half marathon will begin at 7 a.m., 10K at 7:30, 5K at 9 and the kids’ fun run at 8:30. The cost is now $25 for
the 5K, $35 for the 10K, $50 for the half marathon, $45 for the 5K and 10K and $20 for the fun run. All prices include a Dri-fit shirt for adults and cotton tees for kids. Everyone will receive a goodie bag with a variety of swag. The half marathon runners and the kids who participate in the fun run will
Reception honors Lee for work at The Tree House LeAnne Akin The Paper
After Rotary Club of Braselton president Leigh Carroll (far L) made the presentation of a$1,000 to The Tree House, outoging director Becky Lee (far R) explained the sponsorship will be for Primal Rush, Saturday’s fundraiser. Lee also introduced her successor, Ginette Williams, who worked for The Tree House before leaving to take a position as a children’s advocacy center director.
The board of directors of The Tree House Children’s Advocacy Center hosted a retirement reception for Becky Lee on Aug. 19. Lee has been the director of The Tree House for five years and an employee for the past 12 years. She will be officially retiring Sept. 3, and she and her husband will be moving to Jackson, Georgia. Lee said she has loved her time at The Tree House. “I have appreciated working in this community,” she added. “There is such great support for non-profits in this community. I have been blessed with a great board and a great staff.” Ginette Williams has been tapped as the next director. She worked at The Tree House from 2006–2008 right after she graduated with her Masters in Social Work. She has been working at a children’s advocacy center in Augusta since then. Williams said she is excited about the opportunity to come back to The Tree House. “I know about the good work that’s been done here, and I know I have some big shoes to fill,” she said.
receive medals. Phantom runners are available this year for $20 for those who cannot attend the race. For $20, Dri-fit shirts will be mailed out to the phantom runners. 5K and 10K awards will be given to the overall male and female, master male and female and the top three males and females in each age group. A cash prize will be given to the overall male and female in the half marathon, but these
particular winners must be over age 21. Awards will also be given to the master male and female and top three males and females in each age group for the half marathon as well. The finish line is provided by Classic Race Services. All funds will go directly to The Tree House, a non-profit organization with the mission of strengthening communities by reducing the impact and occurrence of child abuse through counseling, educating, supporting and
nurturing children and families in Barrow, Jackson and Banks counties. The Tree House, which has locations in Winder and Commerce, has been supported the past two years by Primal Rush, and it has been a great way to raise funds for such a beneficial organization. To register for Primal Rush and for more information, visit www.primalrushtr. com. For more information about The Tree House, visit www.thetreehouseinc.org.
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Jackson County Commission Chairman Tom Crow gives Becky Lee a hug at the recent reception held in her honor at The Tree House in Winder. Crow and Wife Nadine were among those attending to thank Lee for her work at the children’s advocacy center.
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OBITUARIES Cory Dean Archer
Died Aug. 23, 2015 Cory Dean Archer, 38, of Danielsville, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Born in Winder, he was a son of Dean Archer of Jefferson and Mrs. Elaine Benton of Lexington. He was a service technician in the pest control business. Survivors include his wife, Tiffany Marie Deaton Archer; son, Aidan Archer of Danieslville; daughter, Skylin Archer of Danielsville; mother and step-father, Elaine and Arnold Benton of Lexington; father, Dean Archer of Jefferson; grandmother, Nell Archer of Jefferson; sister, Morgan Archer of Athens; brothers, Jesse Archer, Richard Benton and Joshua Benton, all of Lexington; dear friend and “brother,” Brandon Archer of Nicholson; mother-in-law, Teresa Thompson of Nicholson; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 at 2:30pm in the Redstone Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Stowers officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, prior to the service. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 27, 2015
Kenneth Leroy Blanton
Died Aug. 20, 2015 Kenneth Leroy Blanton, 61, of Nicholson, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015. He was a son of the late Noah Lee Blanton and Ila Mae Herron Blanton. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Prater. Survivors include his brothers, Thomas Herron of Douglasville, Charles Blanton of Nicholson, Ernest Blanton of Marietta and Terry Blanton of Carrolton; sisters, Etta Forehand of Nicholson and Linda King of Atlanta; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with Deacon Jeff Blanton officiating. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Aug. 27, 2015
Phil Bradley
Died Aug. 20, 2015 Philip “Phil” Austin Bradley, 86, of Carnesville, died of natural causes on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015. Born Feb. 5, 1929. in Paducah, Ky., he was a son of the late Austin Dallas Bradley and the late Lorah Rachel Bradley. He graduated from Greenfield High School, Greenfield, Tenn., received his Bachelors of Science and Masters degrees from George Peabody-Vanderbilt University and his Doctorate of Education from the University of Georgia. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from DeKalb County Board of Education in Georgia working in various capacities including associate superintendent and elementary school principal for several schools. After retirement, he was a professor at Clark Atlanta University. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Enos. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Shirley Hornbeak Bradley; daughter, Elaine Tillierof St. Louis, Mo; son, Philip Bradley II, of Braselton; grandsons, Captain Daniel Tillier (USAF) and Thomas Austin Bradley; and brother, Jim Malone, Humboldt, Tenn. Private graveside services will be held at Hornbeak Cemetery, Greenfield, Tenn., at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to either St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., or Hospice Advantage in Athens (866-7260440). Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Aug. 27, 2015
shine, 1850 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033-3405 (1866-786-2267 / 404-325-7979). Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, Gainesville The Paper, Aug. 27, 2015
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Died Aug. 13, 2015 Don E. Casper, 57, of Winder, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015. Born Nov. 5, 2057, he was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. A veteran, he served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Thrall Car after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Winfred “Red” Casper and Helen Hayes Price; brothers, Darrell, Dan and Doyle; and a sister, Rena Adams. Survivors include loving companion of more than 20 years, Deborah Green; sons, Don Casper Jr., (Crystle) of Covington and Christopher Casper of Winder; daughters, Jennifer Smith (Greg) of Flowery Branch and Kimberly Casper (David) of Winder; sister, Rita Lumley of Winder; grandchildren, Ethan Casper, Georgia and Bryson Smith and Amber and Ashley Morris; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Casper and the Rev. Frankie Green officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , stjude.org. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 27, 2015
Lucy LaFerne Dove
Died Aug. 18, 2015 Lucy LaFerne Dove, 76, of Monticello, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at her home after an extended illness. Born on Nov. 23, 1938, in Gainesville, she was a daughter of the late Susie O’Dell Corn Bennett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Dove; and grandson, Dustin Dove. After spending 20 years with the Brunswick Corporation working at Suburban Lanes “the bowling alley” in Decatur as a bookkeeper, she worked alongside her husband in the family business before retiring to “the farm” in Monticello. An avid reader, bowler, gardener and a love of traveling around the country alongside her late husband, Buddy, and their sometimes travel companion “Mama Susie,” and if that weren’t enough, her most favorite thing in all the world to do was to spend time with and to take care of her family. A loving and giving wife, mother and grandmother, she will be greatly missed by us all and by all who ever knew her. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Vanessa and Michael Hough of Monroe and Bianca Dove of Monticello; sons and daughters-in-law, Rusty and Kim Dove of Hoschton, Rudy and Lisa Dove of Covington and Randy Dove of Monticello; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; greatgreat-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Sue and Don Elbel of Powder Springs and Margaret and Randy Sewell of North Carolina; and many nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives.. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Sorrells officiating. Interment followed in Alta Vista Cemetery. Donations may be made in memory of Dustin Dove to: Camp Sunshine / A Camp for Kids with Cancer: Camp Sun-
Died Aug. 15, 2015 Donald Hardigree, 74, of Winder, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church. He retired from the Georgia Department of Agriculture after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louanual Holcombe and Lenora Lucille McDonald Hardigree. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Barbara Fitzpatrick Hardigree; daughters, Michelle Hardigree of Valdosta and Denise Goodman (Joe) of Winder; and grandchildren, Madelyn, Ava and Grant Goodman. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Jennifer Horton officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 27, 2015
Bob Kruger
Died Aug. 15, 2015 Robert Paul “Bob” Kruger, 86 of Winder, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. He was a member of Winder First Baptist Church. He proudly served his country, retiring after 20 years of service with the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he served on The USS Wilkes-Barre and The USS Portsmouth before continuing his career in naval aviation as an aircraft mechanic. His final years in the Navy were served as a flight engineer on C-118 and C-130 aircraft with the military transport service. He traveled to more than 45 countries including Vietnam. He continued serving the public as a Sheriff’s deputy, retiring from the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office in 1991. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Harry and Edna Susan Davis Kruger; his first wife, Grace Kruger; and a daughter, Susan Kruger. Survivors include his loving wife of 28 years, Mary Lou Roscover Kruger; sons, Robert Kruger of Independence, Mont., and David Kruger (Jill) of San Diego, Calif.; daughters, Gloria Corder of Las Vegas, Nev., Tina Kelly of Independence, Mont., Nancy Bryan of Lawrenceville and Jodi Craig of Manchester, N.H.; sisters, Irene Wood of St. Pete, Fla., Edna Goudy of Pinellas Park, Fla. and Ruth LePerson of Dunedin, Fla.; stepchildren, Anne Walding of Orlando, Fla., Burk Malone of Covington, Cindy Parker of Chamblee, Maggie Turner of Grayson and Tammy Grovogel of Winder; and a host of grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to The St. Jude Chil-
dren’s Research Hospital , stjude.org. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 27, 2015
Russel Franklin Owen Died Aug. 21, 2015 Russel Franklin Owen, 80, of Hoschton, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. No services will be held. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome, org, 706-6540966, had charge of arrangements. The Paper, Aug. 27, 2015
Chris R. Parcher
Died Aug. 23, 2015 Chris R. Parcher, 53, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. He was born March 18, 1962 in Midland, Michigan. At age 13 he came to live in Georgia and graduated from Johnson High School in 1983. He worked in Atlanta as a snack bar vendor for the Georgia Co-Op For The Blind for 10 years. He struggled with being legally blind from birth and, at age 31, required spinal surgery without success and left him a quadriplegic. Even with numerous disappointments he rarely complained. After a steady decline this past year and not much hope for overcoming his circumstances, he said he was going to have to have a serious talk with God. He was a resident at Gateway Health Care in Cleveland for 22 years. Survivors include his dad and mother, Rex and Nancy Mizer of Flowery Branch; father, M. Richard Parcher of Vestaburg, Mich.; sister Jill Lee and husband Jon of Lula; stepsister Lori Nixon and husband Mike of Alma, Michigan; step-brothers, Randall Mizer and wife Pat of Commerce and Christopher Mizer and wife, Jennifer of Jefferson; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wants to thank the many caregivers who showed Chris love and support during his life. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church in Cleveland. Father Fabio Alvarez will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in the Chapel Gardens Cemetery in Alms, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church Outreach Ministries, Shepherd Spinal Center or Lions Lighthouse. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Aug. 27, 2015
Richard Harmon Proctor
Died Aug. 20, 2015 Richard Harmon Proctor, 81, of Hoschton, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015. A United States Navy veteran, he was employed with Hartford Insurance for 35 years. He loved to travel and read, Proctor and enjoyed
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Died Aug. 23, 2015 James Earl Riney Jr.,74, of Buford, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, at his residence with family. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Father Eric Hill officiating. Born Feb. 12, 1941, in Detroit, Mich., he was a son of the late James Earl and Rose Priscilla Riney Sr. He attended Prince of Peace Catholic Church, was the president of Comcentral Telecommunications. He had served in the United States Navy. Survivors include his wife, Yeraldine Riney; and son, James Michael Riney of Clarkston, Mich. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Aug. 27, 2015
Alfred T. Samoranski
Died Aug. 23, 2015 Deacon Alfred T. Samoranski, 80, of Gainesville, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Father Eric Hill will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27. Born Aug. 22, 1935, in Wilmington, Del., he was a son of the late Theodore and Stephanie Samoranski. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Geraldine; his children, Michael and his wife Linda, Elizabeth and her husband Dominick Morano, Christopher and his wife Lisa, Jacqueline and her husband Peter Shostack, Deborah and her husband Robert Schofield, Jeffrey and his wife Katrina, Stephen, and Jennifer and her husband Darrell Hearne; 15 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; sisters, Antoinette and Marcia; and brother, Stephen. He attended college at St. Mary’s of Orchard Lake in Michigan and the University of Detroit, where he majored in music and education. He taught school for 10 years, was an organist and choirmaster for 25 years, before moving to upstate New York,
where the family lived for 18 years before moving to Georgia, for the past 20 years. He was ordained a permanent deacon in 2003 and has worked for the Archdiocese of Atlanta in the Metropolitan Tribunal for more than a decade. Active in the Lions Club in Michigan for several years, he read for the blind on Reachout Radio in Atlanta. He was the chaplain for Knights of Columbus Council 13457 and the Faithful Friar for Lanier Assembly 2844. Memorial donations may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church Building Fund, Adoration Chapel, 6439 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (678-960-0040). Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Aug. 27, 2015
Sybil Louise Saunders
Died Aug. 12, 2015 Sybil Louise Saunders, 98 of Winder, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. Born March 24, 1917, she was a member of Winder Wesleyan Church and was the owner of Saunders Day Care for 26 years. She was preceded death by her parents, Hill Columbus and Effie Mae Fields Reynolds; and her husband of 50 years, Poley Saunders. Survivors include her son, Brad Saunders (Frances) of Winder; daughters, Brenda Thomas (Gary) and Patricia Grant (Romaine), both of Winder; grandchildren, Michelle Miller, Stacey Barnette and Justin Grant; greatgrandchildren, Jonathan and C. J. Lassiter and Colton and Callie Grant; step-grandchildren, David Thomas, Kay Fricke and Sabrina Franklin; sisters-in-law, Eris Saunders, Katherine Healan, Lois White and Katie Reynolds; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Moore officiating. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 27, 2015
Tom Williamson
Died Aug. 15, 2015 Thomas Eugene Williamson, 65 of Auburn, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. He was of the Christian faith. He proudly served his country as a telecommunications technician in the Georgia Air National Guard. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Georgia State University and was a local real estate agent in Barrow and surrounding counties for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Riley and Sara Frances Layfield Williamson; and two brothers and a sister, Johnny, Jimmy and Betty Sue Williamson. Survivors include his daughter, Ava Kristina Williamson of Loganville. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 27, 2015
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Heritage OB/GYN welcomes Kimberly M. Barrett, DO, to the group. Dr. Barrett received her medical degree from the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine at Virginia Tech and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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following sports. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winder. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Helen Proctor; son, Joel Keith Proctor and wife Kathleen of Dacula; daughters, Cindy Baker and her husband Harold of Winter Haven, Fla., and Terri Proctor of Miami, Fla.; brother, Lister Proctor and wife Janice of Sylacauga, Ala.; sister, Clara Kerns of Birmingham, Ala.; and grandsons, Duncan Smith, Brandon Proctor and Sean Proctor. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with Jebo Barnes officiating. Interment followed in Hoschton City Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions can be made to the Braselton Library. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Aug. 27, 2015
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POLICE Continued from 2A while one parent slept and other had left the residence to take another child to a sporting event. The child was reunited with the father. ■■ A cargo container reportedly picked up at Rickett’s on Henry D. Robinson Boulevard on July 28 was dropped off at an Anderson, S.C., location, according to the trucking company picking up the freight, however, the container has not yet been located. It was reported as stolen on Aug. 19. ■■ A driver was stopped on a registration violation but was taken into custody on an outstanding Jackson County warrant. ■■ A man who had previously been criminally trespassed from a Glenfield Drive location was arrested Aug. 18 when he returned and knocked on the door. He was under the influence and said he had nowhere to go. He went to jail. ■■ A harassment by telecommunications was reported Aug. 19 at TigerDirect after a caller continues to call and demand an employee be fired. The caller cursed the HR director and says she will come and handle the matter with the director and security. A former employee who has been identified to police is suspected. ■■ A driver was taken into custody Aug. 20 for driving while license suspended and operating a vehicle without valid registration. ■■ A driver who accidentally left his wallet on top of his vehicle after getting gas at Curry Creek Shell on Aug. 20 reported the wallet, which fell off somewhere along his route, contained $260, driver’s license and bank cards. ■■ Suspicious persons were reported in the area of Morgan Creek Subdivision on Aug. 20. ■■ Suspects have cashed or attempted to cash checks on the account of a closed Jefferson business. Tabo’s personnel told police that checks in the amount of $1,280 have been cashed but returned. A warrant is being sought for one of the persons involved in the forgery case. ■■ A checkbook was found in the Jameston Drive area and attempts have been made to contact the owner. ■■ A criminal trespass was reported
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Signal at Highway 53 and Chardonnay Trace may be activated Friday if area deemed safe.
CAUTION FLASHING
Signal at Highway 53 and Chardonnay Trace may be operational Friday By LEANNE AKIN
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The traffic signal on Highway 53 at Chardonnay Trace in Braselton is now flashing, with the goal of full activation of signal on Friday, according to Braselton Town Manager Jennifer Dees. The flashing mode began Monday and “as fast as we can” — as soon as the Georgia Department of Transportation agrees it’s safe, the signal will be in full operation. The new ingress/egress for traffic into Pilot Travel Center off Chardonnay Trace is under construction with the town’s contractor being called on to handle the work since Pilot has not followed through on getting the drive built in a timely
fashion. An agreement was finally hammered out between attorneys after the Braselton Town Council authorized any means necessary to bring the project to fruition. The Town of Braselton has been working since 2002 to get Chardonnay Trace at Highway 53 signalized, said Dees. And it really never should have happened because of the proximity of the intersection from the Interstate 85 off-ramp. “It took every bit of transportation planning there is to make it happen,” said Dees. “It’s a miracle.” Many consider to be a safety essential. The town worked with GDOT for more than 10 years in efforts to secure a
traffic light at the location which has gotten busier and busier as the volume of traffic increased. The town even hired Charlotte Nash and Wayne Hill to “walk through” the project but Highway 53 had to be widened before a signal was possible. “There had to be sufficient lane distance to provide for stacking of vehicles,” said Dees. The town, Jackson County and GDOT partnered for the road widening which also benefited the Braselton Parkway area which got its own signal at Highway 53. Some of the adjoining property owners were helpful in making the project come to fruition related to needed right-of-way, said Dees, while others were not cooperative.
details. Oct. 18 will be Laity Sunday. The church’s ongoing project is inspired by 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.” This project is supporting the Hope Resource Center and the Choices Pregnancy Center. sss
ages, and the children and youth will be learning about the same material so that families can continue learning together. “The Story” began Aug. 9. Visit www. arborpointe.org/thestory for more information. The church holds weekly worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School and a youth class are offered before the service; children’s Sunday School and nursery are offered. sss
New Community Church announces exciting new curriculum for New Community Kids: “Weird Stories of the Bible.” The series on “Fully” is continuing, and this week, it’s “Fully Devoted.” Sunday service is at 10:30 a.m. at 123 Merchants Park Drive in Hoschton (behind Northeast Georgia Sports on HIghway 53). IMPACT Student Ministry is for Middle School at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. sss
First Baptist Church of Jefferson is beginning a new sermon series on prayer that will last about three months. The FBCJ Preschool classes are no wunder way. Wednesday night activities include a fellowship meal at 5:45 p.m. and Bible studies at 6:30 p.m. for children, youth and adults. The church food bank is open from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Connect Run Club will continue to meet on
CHURCH NEWS Hoschton United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30. 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. Primetimers resumes after the summer break on Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The primary activity is Bingo with prizes. The fun lasts until 1:30 or 2 p.m. This is a great way for everyone, seniors especially, to get together on the last Friday of each month for food, fellowship and fun. UMYF, United Methodist Youth Fellowship, continues, an all young people are invited to come enjoy dinner Wednesday and then have worship and fellowship together in a program designed for them. Grandparents Day will be celebrated Sept. 13 and more information will be forthcoming. Begin gathering photos. 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. A supply list is available at the church and online. See Carmen or Nancy for more
Arbor Pointe Church in Hoschton invites all to come and find your story in the midst of God’s great story. Over 31 weeks, the congregation will explore God’s Story as told through the Bible, from Genesis through Revelation. Small groups will be forming for all
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Aug. 20 at a Gordon Street address and the suspect banged on a window which shattered and broke. When the man returned later, he was arrested. He is also wanted on a Jackson County probation violation. ■■ A domestic incident was reported Aug. 20 at a Jimmy Reynolds Drive address and the victim was directed to resources for obtaining a protective order and assistance. ■■ A driver was arrested for driving while license suspended on Aug. 17. ■■ A traffic control device on the square in Jefferson was reported by a Georgia Department of Transportation employee as damaged Aug. 18. ■■ Someone attempted to gain entry in Tabo’s in three places and damaged totaled $1,000. Two holes were made in the brick and a metal door to the bathroom was cut was a large saw but entry was not gained, according to the Aug. 18 report. ■■ Several entering auto incidents were discovered Aug. 21 in the Jimmy Reynolds Drive area after a man returned home from work to find the light on inside his wife’s vehicle. Missing was a child’s bookbag which was recovered with other items under a vehicle in a nearby driveway. A juvenile suspect was questioned and two other juveniles, which the other teen said had already left, were found to be hiding in a bathroom shower. The juveniles were released to parents after evidence was collected. ■■ A burglary reported at Shiloh on South Holland Drive on Aug. 17 was captured on video. The suspect loads 15 barrels including some filled with used oil which must be properly disposed of and leaves. ■■ A debit card was reported stolen Aug. 21 by a woman who provided the card to a man who was to buuy her cigarettes. He did not return. ■■ A possible child abuse is currently under investigation. ■■ A driver was cited for no insurance after an Aug. 21 traffic stop. A suspicious person was reported to be roaming the halls of the Gordon Street Center on Aug. 17. A portion of the facility is being renovated to serve as the office headquarters of Jackson County Parks & Rec but is not currently open to the public.
Jackson County has created a Storm Water Management web page that will provide businesses and citizens information on the county’s storm water program; fun, educational activities for kids that educators can incorporate into their programs; and information on steps residents and business can implement to reduce storm water pollution. Please visit the website at http://www.jacksoncountygov.com/Index.aspx?page=900.
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. during the summer. Contact the church for more information on any of these events or visit www.fbcjefferson. org Michael Helms is the Senior Pastor. The church is located at 246 Washington St., in Jefferson.
Church. CrossView Church is located at 1219 Highway 124 in Hoschton.
sss Wednesday Night Revival is being held at CrossView Church every Wednesday night during the month of August at 7 p.m. Scheduled speakers will be Frank Cox of North Metro Baptist Church and Jeff Lyle of Meadow
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Now known as only history Y ou might not know Beloit College in Wisconsin, but a group of faculty and staff members have put the college on the map with their annual Mindset List. This year, the list is 18 years old, the same age as most college freshmen. The list for the class of 2019 is very telling about young people beginning their four-year (wink wink) journey through college. For example, this year’s group of college freshmen only knows Turner Field as the home of the Atlanta Braves. By the time they arrived on the planet, the old Atlanta Fulton County Stadium had been razed and turned into a parking lot. People they only know as historical figures include Princess Diana, Jacques Cousteau, Mother Teresa and, of course, rapper Notorious B.I.G. He was also known as Biggie Smalls and recorded his first album, “Ready to Die” in 1994. Ready or not, he was killed in a drive by shooting in 1997. The freshman class has never licked a postage stamp and believes hybrid cars have always been mass produced. When you speak to these young folks about “turn of the century,” they may ask “which one.” A few things were true when they were mere toddlers. Cell phones were expensive big devices and kept in the car for emergencies. It’s a shame that had to change. Now, teachers can’t tell if kids are using their phones to take notes or plan a party. The Internet has gone from something parents encouraged their children to use to something they beg them to get off. When I was a kid, my mother thought Paul McCartney needed a haircut and Elton John needed a less flashy wardrobe. This class only knows them as two British entertainers who have been knighted by the queen. The Commonwealth of Virginia has been without
Harris Blackwood a state song all of their lives. The state did away with “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny” and never could settle on a new one. The Houston Oilers are a footnote in the NFL history books to this crowd. Incidentally, they are now the Tennessee Titans. It pains me to say this, but the freshman class looks at email as formal communications, while texts and tweets are the informal. This is yet another of the reasons I am unhappy Al Gore invented the Internet. To this group, “The Lion King” has always been on Broadway. I don’t know if that’s good or bad. I have been a member of my church long enough to have seen the current freshman class grow from toddlers to young men and women. Some of my fondest memories are of their cute little baby-like faces with melt-your-heart smiles. As they head off to college, they are still in the stage where they know more than their parents. They did, however, accept their parents’ generous purchases of bedding, lamps, a dorm-sized refrigerator and a new computer. The computer will soon be outdated and dorm decorations will only be useful until they move into an off-campus apartment. A year from now, Beloit College will likely return with a new list for the class of 2020 and we will be amazed again at how much stuff we think of as new is standard fare for them. In some ways the list makes them look so young and makes me feel so ancient. Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.
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Feeling less like an orphaned adult No one, regardless of how old we are, likes to be an orphan. It feels oddly like a ship that has been securely moored in a harbor but then is set free to drift without anchor. There is even a point when you feel you are without rudder. We accept it as a passage of life and tend to look upon it as a mantle of age as parents grow old and die. Since we know that the very young are sometimes orphaned, we tend to save our pity for them but losing the ones who raised you is hard at any age. No one likes it. I know that much is true. It is, as Daddy was oft to say about an undeniable truth, the law and the gospel. “What,” asked a woman of me who was 80 and stood over the casket of her 96-year-old mother, “am I gonna do without Mama?” It doesn’t set well with me even now years after the loss of my last remaining parent who disappeared as a vapor into the heavens. I don’t like being an orphan. These days, particularly, I yearn for their counsel and commonsensical insights into a world that is spinning quickly into something
Ronda Rich that I cannot recognize or understand. I need Daddy, who was my rudder, and Mama who was my anchor. It is, perhaps, my disdain of being an orphan and missing the wisdom and stories of my parents that I have taken up with my father-in-law as I have, the man I always, to the amusement of many, call by both of his names. “Hello Grant Tinker!” I will call out cheerfully either in person when we walk into the house or talk on the phone. I even write notes to him that begin, “Dear Grant Tinker.” In person, I always see the twinkle it teases from his eyes while I hear it in his voice when my greet-
ings coax a smile from his voice. The other day on the phone, he chuckled lightly. “You always call me by both names. I don’t know why you do that.” Sometimes, he is both bemused and amused by it. “Because it’s such a lyrical name,” I replied happily. Bless him. I realize it could be an annoyance to him but he accepts it with humor and sweetness. I remember the day that I knew it would be all right to call him by both names as I do even in the midst of conversation such as, “Well, Grant Tinker, it’s like this.” After a long visit, we were leaving his house and Tink turned the car around which had us drive back by the front door where he stood, as a good host, to watch until we had driven up the steep drive and out of the wrought iron gates. As we drove past, I waved and called out the window, “Good-bye Grant Tinker! We love you!”
I am grateful he is willing to share his father... It helps to make me feel less like an orphan.
He threw back his head, filled with an abundance of beautiful silver strands, and laughed merrily. Chuckling still, he waved until we could see him no more. I shall hold that memory always because of the beauty, light and kindness it gave to this orphan. He is around the same age that my parents would be and he has seen the evolution of America that began with the Great Depression, slipped into World War II then recovered to become a strong country industrially. He remembers when radio was young and when black and white television was born. His experiences are vast and his stories many. Sometimes, he and I will set off into a storm of conversation while Tink sits quietly and listens, smiling proudly at the rapport between two of the most important people in his life. I am grateful he is willing to share his father with me. It helps to make me feel less like an orphan. Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of several books. Sign up for her newsletter at www.rondarich.com. Her column appears weekly.
Gov. Deal, GEMA/HS encouraging Georgians: Get ready during National Preparedness Month
Survey shows improved preparedness, but room for improvement More than three out of four Georgians are at least somewhat prepared for an emergency, but many have not taken all of the essential steps to get ready, according to a new statewide survey by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA/HS) Ready Georgia campaign. To promote the importance of preparing before disasters strike, Gov. Nathan Deal has proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month in Georgia and encourages residents to take action and get fully prepared. According to the annual survey, 80 percent of Georgians report being at least somewhat prepared for a largescale disaster or emergency, a 27 percent increase since the Ready Georgia campaign launched in 2008. Ready Georgia promotes three key steps to readiness: be informed about potential threats and protective measures to take in emergency situations; make a plan for communicating and reconnecting with family members if you are separated during an emergency; and build a kit of emergency supplies that allows you and your family to be self-sufficient for up to 72 hours following a disaster. Most Georgians have stocked key emergency supplies at home, including a flashlight with extra batteries (85 percent), a first aid kit (71 percent) and a three-day supply of water and nonperishable food (67 percent). However, only 36 percent of Georgians
have arranged a family meeting place or reconnection plan, and just 27 percent have purchased a NOAA Weather Radio. “It’s great to see that more Georgians are stocking supplies, but it’s also essential to have a plan. Disasters don’t wait to strike when you’re at home. They may hit when your family is separated at work or school,” said GEMA/ HS Director Jim Butterworth. “At the beginning of September, we’re all getting used to the new school year routines. It’s the perfect time to for every family to develop and discuss a communications plan to figure out how you will reconnect after an emergency.” To make preparing easier, Ready Georgia offers a Ready profile tool on its website and mobile app. Creating a profile allows Georgians to develop a tailored communications plan and supplies checklist and take it with them wherever they go. The 2015 survey also shows that personal experience with emergency situations plays a large role in preparedness. Twenty-six percent of respondents indicated they had not stocked emergency supplies, because they hadn’t experienced a disaster and don’t think one will strike. In contrast, more than one-third of survey participants reported that they had personally experienced a large-scale disaster, and of those, 72 percent said they were then motivated to prepare for emergencies, and most stocked more supplies.
National Preparedness Month was founded after 9/11 to increase awareness and encourage action for emergency preparedness nationwide. Throughout September, the GEMA/ HS Ready Georgia campaign will join a nationwide coalition of thousands of private, public and nonprofit organizations, each hosting local events and initiatives designed to motivate people to prepare their homes, workplaces and communities for emergencies of all kinds. Many groups have already committed to supporting the National Preparedness Month message locally. Notable Georgia chefs like Hugh Acheson and Kevin Gillespie will be competing to create the tastiest recipe using nonperishable foods in the second annual No Power? No Problem! Recipe Contest taking place Sept. 8-30 on the Ready Georgia Facebook page. On Sept. 5, The Home Depot stores statewide will provide a preparedness-themed activity book to all participants in the company’s monthly Kids Workshop. The month-long observance concludes Sept. 30 with National PrepareAthon! Day, when everyone is encouraged to participate in an activity to get prepared. More National Preparedness Month events across the state can be found on Ready Georgia’s community calendar. Visit www.ready.ga.gov or download the recently improved Ready Georgia mobile app to get prepared and stay up to date on weather conditions.
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Dr. Charlotte Ebner greeted at Medical Plaza 1 office Patients from her Barrow County practice and others stopped by the Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Braselton Family Medicine office to welcome Dr. Charlotte Ebner to the practice in Medical Plaza 1in Braselton. The Aug.20 meet-andgreet was well attended with Dr. Ebner and her husband Billy greeting a continuous line of well-wishers. Among them was Lisa Brewer (top R), who brought a bouquet of flowers to welcome her family physician to the neighborhood. Brewer lives nearby off Highway 211 and said Ebner’s move is a plus for her. Also stopping in was (top L) Carla Cobb, Charlie Bell Cobb, Brena Wellborn and Mary Ford Sims, who had attended a retired educators gathering at which Sims was the inspirational speaker. The Braselton Family Medicine office, in Suite 200 of Medical Plaza 1 at 1515 River Place, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 770848-9310 to schedule an appointment, or visit ngpg.org/ Braselton-family-medicine .
Medical office design gets cardboard critique with community input By LEANNE AKIN
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Northeast Georgia Physicians Group is continuing on Northeast Georgia Health System’s “Quest for Excellence” with its Go Lean management system effort on the design of the new OB/GYN and Urology offices which will be built on the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton campus. Karlie Vavrinek, administrative director at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG), was among those greeting visitors to the third floor of the hospital on Aug. 19 to be a part of an information-gathering session which is helping transform a conceptual office crafted from cardboard into a final design to improve health care delivery. During the tours, participants walked in a smaller waiting room since the goal is to have less of a wait for patients. “We encourage patients to print out forms and fill them out before coming in for their appointment so their wait time will be minimized,” said Vavineck. Walls constructed of cardboard provided the illusion of the office’s built-out environment but the flexibility of the faux design meant the input of patients, staff and the community could be put into action. Walls could be reconfigured relatively easily to determine if the input would indeed enhance the flow, address a concern or improve the overall office design to better serve the patients. Off-stage and on-stage areas gave a flow within the office footprint to allow staffers to move into patient rooms where check-out
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A desk stood in place of a sink and other props provided a visible imagine of what one of the 10 patient exam rooms for the Northeast Georgia Physician Group OB/GYN and urology office to be constructed at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton may look like. The hospital is targeting its plans to begin delivering babies in late 2016. located on the way to the patient room. A mini-lab, non-stress test room and
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conveniently located along with a wet room. Final design work can now begin.
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Northeast Georgia Physician Group OB/GYN and urology office staffers gather near the centralized nurses’ station which is rounded by 10 exam rooms, currently crafted from cardboard. The exercises generated valuable information and comments and adjustments can be made on final designs – much better than finding out a design isn’t ideal after the actual walls are already in place. could be handled in addition to bloodwork being taken in the room and urine specimens handed through a pass through from restrooms attached to patient rooms where one-on-one attention can be provided. Staffers are actively involved in the planning process and served as hosts and hostesses for community and shared insight into how the different areas of the office space would be utilized. “They do the work, they need to design the work,”
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Layin’ down the ‘Wood’
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Jefferson’s Colby Wood runs for a gain against the Rabun County Wildcats.
Colby Wood’s big game leads Dragons to win in Rabun County BY CHARLES PHELPS
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Aaron Anderson returns an interception for a touchdown during the third quarter for Mill Creek.
Turley, defense leads Mill Creek past Brookwood at the Corky Kell Classic
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ATLANTA — Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis asked his football team how many of them had never been inside the Georgia Dome before last Saturday’s Corky Kell Classic game against the Brookwood Broncos. To his surprise, an estimated 30 players raised their hands, leaving Jarvis wishing he hadn’t asked the question. But, if his team had nerves, they were nerves of steel as the Hawks routed the Broncos, 42-7, at the Georgia Dome. Mill Creek is an overall 3-1 against Brookwood. “Our kids played fast, even through the mistakes, they were playing fast,” Jarvis said. “So, that’s the thing I was more worried about. I didn’t want us to come out here and be slow.” Jarvis added there were as many coachable moments in the win than he’s ever had as a head coach, stating they got a “good win,” they have a lot of “mistakes to fix” and he’s excited about the “margin of improvement” his team can make as the season progresses. Junior quarterback Cameron Turley had a good showing in his first career
start for the Hawks, going 15 of 21 for 227 yards and two touchdowns. “I thought Cameron played well,” Jarvis said about his first-year starting quarterback. “There were some mistakes he made, we all made, so, I’m still getting a feel for Cameron as a quarterback.” Senior running back Daniel Leconte rushed for 63 yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns. He also caught two passes for 26 yards. “We’re excited (about) Daniel Leconte, both in the passing game and the running game,” Jarvis said. Senior Miles Riley finished the day with 78 receiving yards and one touchdown. Edmond Graham snagged five passes for 58 yards and Riley Snyder caught one pass for 35 yards and one touchdown. Mill Creek’s defense and special teams did its job against the Broncos’ offense, scoring two touchdowns (Joe Thomas 40-yard blocked punt return, Aaron Anderson 66-yard interception return) and holding them to 202 yards of total offense. They also blocked a firstquarter field goal attempt. The defense wasted little time in making its presence known as Brook-
wood’s opening possession ended with a three-and-out for negative-10 yards. Sidney Otiwu and Peyton Moore sacked Angelo DiSpigna for a 12-yard loss on third-and-8. Mill Creek’s opening possession lasted three plays, but ended with a Leconte 17-yard touchdown run to put the Hawks up 7-0 with 9:37 left in the first quarter. Leconte fumbled on the Hawks’ second possession, but Brookwood struggled to convert as the Hawks blocked the Broncos’ 40-yard field goal attempt. After getting the ball back, the Hawks orchestrated a 17-play drive, which featured three third-down conversions and ended with Leconte’s second touchdown run of the game (1-yard run) and the Hawks led 14-0. Brookwood’s lone touchdown came with 7:24 left in the second quarter when Tanner Winskie found Dorian Miles for a 59-yard touchdown (14-7). Mill Creek responded with an interception on the next Broncos’ possession Then, Turley matched Winskie’s big
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East Jackson falls short at Hebron Christian Academy
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East Jackson’s Justin Saavedra runs the ball against Hebron Christian Academy. BY COLIN HUBBARD
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DACULA — The East Jackson football program has struggled in recent years, but looked to start off the 2015 season with a bang. The Eagles traveled to Hebron Christian last Friday,
scoring two touchdowns and playing great defense, but a missed extra point and two turnovers gave the Lions enough breathing room to squeak out a 21-13 win. East Jackson never led in the game, but trailed 1413 in the second half after the missed extra point. The
Eagles were led by running back Andrew Scott, who carried the ball three times for 79 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Justin Saavedra added a rushing touchdown. Steve Dubose led the Lions in rushing with 157 yards on 17 carries and two touch-
downs. “Hebron Christian didn’t beat us tonight, we beat ourselves,” East Jackson head coach Gary Hughes said. “However, I give them (Hebron) a lot of credit, they did what they needed to do in order to win. “Turnovers and bad field (position) killed us tonight, but those are two things that we can improve on and get better at.” Hebron Christian needed only five plays to go 53 yards for an early 7-0 lead as DuBose found the end zone on a 4-yard touchdown run. The Eagles’ defense hunkered down on the next series, making a great fourthdown stop. The offense marched down to the Lions’ 14-yard line, but an interception ended the drive. The Eagles’ defense didn’t crumble, forcing a punt and a turnover on downs on the next two defensive series to help the offense. On firstand-25, Scott took the sweep handoff to the outside and broke free for a 71-yard scamper to the end zone. This marked Scott’s first career touchdown and tied the
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TIGER — Whatever questions skeptics had about the Jefferson Dragons’ hopes for the 2015 season may have been answered Friday night at Frank Snyder Stadium in the Dragons’ 19-7 victory over the Rabun County Wildcats. Jefferson sophomore running back Colby Wood answered the question of could if he carry the load in the Dragons’ backfield, picking up right where his predecessor, Sammy Williams, left off, rushing for 264 yards and three touchdowns. Wood scored on runs of 38, 47 and two yards, respectively. He also led the Dragons’ young secondary and defended Rabun County’s Charlie Woerner throughout the game, holding the Georgia recruit to five catches for 46 yards. Wood’s sophomore counterpart at quarterback, Bryce Moore, showed signs that the Friday night stage wasn’t too big or too bright as he went 8 of 9 through the air for 97 yards. His longest completion was a 49-yard strike to senior wide receiver Kaleb Cooley on a first-and-10 play-action pass from the Dragons’ own 5-yard line early in the third quarter. Cooley finished the game with five catches for 68 yards. One their opening drive, the Dragons moved the ball nicely, converting a third-and-5 when Moore found Zack Boobas for an 11-yard gain. The drive stalled after the Wildcats’ defense was able to snag a sack, forcing a punt. The Wildcats picked up two first downs on their opening drive, but the Dragons’ defense dug in and picked up a sack of their own. The next play was an incomplete pass, leading to a punt. Both teams traded punts on their next possessions, but Jefferson found momentum on its third possession, getting down to the Rabun County 15-yard line. But, a 31-yard field goal attempt clanked off the right upright and left the game scoreless, 0-0. The scoreless tie didn’t last much longer. Wood scored the first of his three touchdowns on the Dragons’ next possession. Three plays after busting a 42-yard run to get Jefferson out from inside its own 10-yard line, Wood found the end zone on a 38-yard scamper with 6:36 left in the second quarter to give the Dragons a 7-0 lead. The Wildcats thought they had answer when quarterback Bailey Fisher delivered a 35-yard touchdown strike, but the play was negated due to a hold and instead left the Wildcats with a second-and-23. They didn’t get a first down and were forced to punt. Rabun County punted on six straight possessions to start the game. On its second possession of the second half, Jefferson extended the lead to 13-0 when Wood galloped 47 yards for the score. Two plays before the score, Moore found Cooley for the 49-yard strike to get Jefferson out of the shadow of its own end zone. Rabun County responded, putting together a 14-play drive, capped off by a Cal Drummond 1-yard touchdown run (13-7). On the following possession, Wood put the game away, carrying the ball all five plays for 61 yards and scoring on a bruising 2-yard run (19-7) to put the exclamation point on the season opener. Jefferson hosts Winder-Barrow tomorrow night.
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Jefferson’s Bryce Moore delivers a pass during last Friday’s game against the Rabun County Wildcats.
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FOOTBALL: Aug. 28, Mill Creek hosts West Forsyth; Jefferson hosts Winder-Barrow; Jackson County travels to Madison County; Commerce is at Banks County; East Jackson is idle SOFTBALL: Mill Creek plays today at Collins Hill; Tuesday vs. Shiloh; Wednesday at Duluth. Jefferson hosts Jackson County today and Social Circle on Monday; Tuesday and Wednesday, the Lady Dragons travel to East Jackson and Commerce. Jackson County plays today at Jefferson; Tuesday vs. Oconee County.
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Mill Creek Softball
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LEFT: Mill Creek’s Amanda Natsch connects for a hit during the Lady Hawks’ 6-1 win against region-rival Mountain View last Thursday. RIGHT: Kayla Nichols gets ready to take off from second base against Mountain View. The Lady Hawks also defeated Grayson (3-2) and Lanier (4-0) during action last week, but fell to South Effingham (4-3).
Softball: Commerce splits four games at the Commerce Invitational; Lady Dragons down Lady Tigers en route to a perfect 2-0 showing BY KYLE FUNDERBURK
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COMMERCE – For the Jefferson Lady Dragons’ softball team, it was a short but successful outing at the Commerce Invitational last Saturday. The Lady Dragons played in just two games, but looked good in both outings, beat-
ing Region 8-AAA rival Hart County, 9-6, and in-county rival Commerce, 9-2. Commerce on the other hand split its four games of the event. The Lady Tigers began the invitational with a 13-4 rout of North Springs last Friday. Then, they suffered the 9-2 loss to Jefferson and were routed 12-0 by Hart County. They defeated
Region 8-A opponent Towns County, 6-4, to end the invitational. “We’re just real young but we’re getting better,” Commerce head coach Pam Canup said. “(We have) had some injuries, so we have players playing in positions that they probably won’t play when everyone is healthy again.”
Jefferson snags seven wins in nine matches
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The Jefferson Lady Dragons’ volleyball team’s fast start to 2015 continued Tuesday night as it won its seventh match since last Thursday. The Lady Dragons defeated East Jackson (25-11, 25-17). Last Saturday, the Lady Dragons defeated Lanier (25-23, 17-25, 18-16), Discovery (25-8, 25-5), Stephens County (25-13, 25-5) and Tallulah Falls (25-22, 20-25, 15-12). Darien Matlock served 25 aces for the Lady Dragons. She added 18 digs and 10 kills. Olivia Przybysz snagged 41 digs. Madison
Corbett totaled 57 assists, 12 aces and 12 digs. Abby Wood picked up 34 kills to go along with 31 digs. Lindsey Nilsen had 29 kills. Grace Haney totaled 23 assists and 13 digs. Last Thursday, the Lady Dragons defeated Chestatee (25-16, 25-9) and West Hall (25-20, 25-15). The Lady Dragons went on a 10-1 run to close out Chestatee in the first set before breezing through set two. They finished the first set against West Hall in very similar fashion as a 6-2 run springboarded the Lady Dragons to a first-set win.
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The Mill Creek Lady Hawks defeated Mountain View 6-1 last week. The Hawks also defeated Grayson (3-2) and Lanier (4-0) last week.
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Andrew Scott (No. 4) celebrates after he scores his first-ever touchdown.
EAST JACKSON Continued from 1B
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Mill Creek’s Daniel Leconte cuts through the Brookwood defense during last Saturday’s Corky Kell Classic at the Georgia Dome.
MILL CREEK Continued from 1B
play by finding Riley for a 70yard grab-and-go touchdown (21-7) with 16 seconds left in the first half. The Hawks kept the momentum rolling in the second half, scoring 21 points in a 5:20 span. Thomas’ blocked punt return for a touchdown started the scoring with 8:55 left in the third quarter. His return bumped the Hawks’ lead to 28-7. Then, the Turley-to-Snyder connection sent the lead to 35-7 with 6:18 left in third quarter and Anderson’s 66yard interception return at the 3:35 mark finished the Hawks’ scoring-barrage at 42-7. The Hawks finished the
game on a 28-0 run. “We were fast, we were physical, we tackled,” Anderson said about the defense, “open-field tackling was great, but it was all because of Coach (Bill) Stewart yelling at us in practice, getting to us, just making sure we’re doing everything right.
“Overall, it was a good game.” Anderson said it was “good” to play in the Georgia Dome, but he didn’t have “jitters” before the game, which he wasn’t sure why, but he was “ready to play.” Mill Creek hosts West Forsyth tomorrow night.
game at 7-7 with 4:54 left in the second quarter. East Jackson had one more opportunity in the first half to score, but failed to do so after a missed field goal attempt. After forcing a quick three-and-out early in the second half, the Lions’ offense orchestrated another five-play drive to go back up 14-7 with 7:29 remaining in the third quarter. The Eagles responded with a Saavedra 66yard quarterback keeper on fourth-and-3 to cut the gap to one, 14-13, but a missed extra point kept the game in the Lions’ favor. The Eagles managed to slow down DuBose
and the Lions on the following drive to get the ball back, but a fumble on the first play of the drive led to a 5-yard touchdown from DuBose to put the Lions up 21-13 with 10:01 remaining in the game. The Eagles’ offense had three more possessions in the fourth quarter, but failed to put anymore points on the board. Hughes stressed how important it is to play smart and to not make silly plays in a closelycontested game. “I’m proud of our effort tonight,” Hughes added. “We have built this team from the bottom up over the past three years and it is going to pay off in the very near future. I’m really excited to see what is around the corner for us.”
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Prepare yourself for an ‘emotional winter’ after turmoil Carolyn Hax is away. In her absence, we are offering columns from her archive. Dear Carolyn: My husband died unexpectedly at age 33, just weeks after conceiving our first baby. I’m now at 19 weeks and holding up relatively well, I think. I try to remind myself daily my job right now is to keep my baby healthy, which means sticking to my normal routine of working and taking care of myself and accepting support from friends and family. Things are fine now, but I’m terrified there will come some moment when it hits me that I’m alone and everything will fall to pieces. I worry about losing my job, my mind and this pregnancy, though not in that order. I have not shared these worries with anyone, but something tells me you’ll suggest therapy. — Illinois
Carolyn Hax My condolences, and congratulations. What an intensely difficult time you’re navigating. Counseling is a natural suggestion, but it’s not the only one, especially since you’re just fearing crisis versus experiencing one. I would recommend, however, finding a reputable therapist, even if you don’t actually call. Your child is in utero, you’re in a routine, your emotions are holding steady. It’s an ideal time to prepare for emotional winter. For every loss you fear, there is a way to prepare. You can have money saved, your resume updated, any leases or loan documents
gathered and accessibly filed, your insurance coverage reviewed and updated, your contingency plans sketched out, your loved ones on speed dial, and the business card for that reputable therapist handy. You can also do more positive preparations, since they are hopeful, yet practical, and therefore grounding. I’d recommend this kind of planning for anyone, particularly those who are responsible for others. We’re talking about it here only because you’re fresh off a reminder that nothing in life is certain and not because your position is any more precarious than anyone else’s. In fact: Since, at any given time, any one of us is a day away from not recognizing life as we knew it just 24 hours before, I believe the people who know this are better equipped, not worse, to shoulder such responsibilities.
So make whatever concrete plans will help you sleep better at night, and leave room to take pleasure in the soft kicks and blankies and wardrobes covered in ducks. Believe in these pleasures and your plans. nnn Dear Carolyn: My (much) younger sister’s boyfriend is planning to propose on her 21st birthday. I am horrified. My sister still has a year left of college. Neither one has ever lived independently — they both are living with their parents in our small hometown. The boyfriend, while he has a college degree, only recently took his first salaried job — certainly not a job anyone would want to make into a career. His mom pressured him into immediately buying a condo. Now, I realize everyone has a right to live their own life, and the chances of my changing things are
slight, but I feel that, as the older sister, I need to have a heart-to-heart with my sister. There is no rush to get married! I’ve already given my opinion to the boyfriend, who further convinced me of his immaturity by saying, “Marriage will just be changing the title on our relationship.” My mom told me to back off, but I think she has empty-nest syndrome and grandbaby fever. Do I have a right/obligation to give my opinion? — Va. You have a powerful obligation to bite your tongue. So I’m solidly with your mom here, despite having zero investment in your family’s next generation. This is your sister’s business. It’s her moment to enjoy (or suffer), and her decision to make. When your sister seeks your opinion, then you can offer it. Don’t worry if she doesn’t ask explicitly; it
will be all over your face, body language, sleeve, and maybe a few other articles of clothing. There are risks to having such strong opinions. While I feel as you do about rushing marriage, I’m also humbled on a daily basis by the complexity of outcomes in life. Even if your sister does say yes (she might not), and even if she does go through with the wedding (she might not), and even if the marriage does fail (it might not), it may end in such a way that matures her. Your sister will have to find her way. If you must caution her -— once — then do so knowing that mistakes can weather into blessings, just as that perfect person who marries at just the right time in the perfect arc of life can get hit by a bus. Chat with Carolyn online at noon each Friday at www. washingtonpost.com.
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2 Positions Open at busy Eye Doctor office. Duties range from light cleaning to filing records, answering phones, errands, pretesting patients. 10/ hr. Some computer knowledge helpful. 1 position 4 days/wk; 1 position 3 days/wk. Call Nancy or Jennifer, 770-535-1467
Dump Truck Driver/ Experienced Heavy Equipt Oper. needed for local grading co. Drug screen •LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES 3pm-11pm required. 770-869-3135 Requires current GA FT/PT position busy eye nursing license and 1 doctor, light cleaning, year experience. filing, answer phone, errands, pre test APPLY NOW at www. patients, $10/hr 3 to 5 gru.edu/jobs days/wk helpful some basic knowledge of As part of the Georgia computers call Nancy / Regents University, we Jennifer 770-535-1467 offer excellent health HVAC Mechanic & and retirement benefits Helper Installers along with a generous needed. Transportaholiday, sick leave and tion is a must. Please annual leave package. call 678-824-5020 Learn more by Local lawn care checking out our company is seeking a FT career video at www. spray technician. Clean gru.edu/gchc background/drug/DMV. Apply online at http:// AA/EOE/Equal Access/ www.got-bugs.com/ ADA Employer about-us/careers. The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is seeking candidates for the following positions: Comprehensive Care-Gainesville is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to work every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. This position is considered full-time and will be eligible for TLC benefits. The work schedule will be comprised of 9a/9p on Thursday and Friday and 10/6 on Saturday. Interested candidates must be certified and eligible for licensure in Georgia. Competitive compensation and benefits package is available to include paid time off and CME allowance. Professional Recruiter/ Outreach Specialist Full-time position blending recruitment and marketing in support of TLC’s continued growth and expansion. Hone your skills in marketing, public relation and recruitment while developing relationships with physicians, patients and employees. Candidates will have a bachelors degree with strong organizational and communication skills. This is a great opportunity to work with incredible people while expanding your skill set. The Center for Women’s Health is seeking CMA/RMA/LPNs for a clinical assistant position. Hours are Monday-Friday. Prefer OB/GYN and triage experience. The Center for Women’s Health is seeking candidates for a certified medical coder. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is required. CEMC certification is preferred. Prefer 2-5 years of OB/ GYN coding experience. Previous Centricity Group Management/IDX experience a plus. The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is one of the largest private medical practices in North Georgia. With over 600 employees, we offer competitive compensation and generous benefits. Please visit our website at www.longstreetclinic .com to apply. Click on the Careers tab to review a complete list of employment opportunities and to submit your application.
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
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Professional Piedmont CASA is seeking a full-time Executive Director with passion to advocate for the needs of abused and neglected children in Barrow, Jackson and Banks Counties, Georgia. Qualified candidates will have a degree in social work, non-profit management or related field and/or professional experience in one of these areas. Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills required; experience managing volunteers will be given preference. Executive Director is responsible for the financial health of the organization, recruiting community volunteers, serving as liaison between staff and board, and advocating for the program in the communities served. Qualified candidates may send a cover letter, resume, salary history and contact information including professional references to: annette@ piedmont casa.org by September 18, 2015. Piedmont CASA is an equal opportunity employer.
Trades Lead Cabinet Installer Small company in Buford needs an experienced cabinet installer. Must be able to travel. Good Pay. Plumbing, electrical and HVAC experience a plus. Call 770-945-8078 or email nicholsn@locinc.com Simpson Trucking & Grading Now Hiring: Experienced
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Stuff Appliances WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507
Cemetery Lots for Sale 2 CEMETERY LOTS, Memorial Park, Floral Garden Section. Retail for $9,500. Sell for $5,000 negotiable. 770-827-9909 2 CEMETERY LOTS, side-by-side, Memorial Park, by lake, + one free vault, Gainesville. Reduced to $3000. 706969-1098 3 Niches. Memorial Park Cemetery. $2000 for all 3 or 2 for $1800. 419699-3648
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COFFEE TABLE, great cond., light honey colored, from Rooms-to-Go, $50. 770-561-5308 Dining Set- 6 pc. Good cond. $400/obo; Wood Futon. $75/obo; 404402-9077 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; 770532-2334 Leave message SOFA, like new, very nice, cloth, red w/ gold, $200. 706-362-0626
Thomasville Hemingway Queen sleigh bed, tall Armoire, black marble top dresser and bedside chest, large round mirror. Excellent condition. $5200.00. 770-540-9461
Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $725$755. 678-357-5044
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. 770561-5308
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Lawn Equipment 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 678997-8745 DR FIELD & BRUSH MOWER. 18.5 hp, Kawasaki Pro-XL w/26 inch deck, plus brush blade, chains, manual. Approx. 25 hrs use. $2,700. 770-531-9738 LAWN TRACTORS Craftsman, 42”, 15.5 OHV Kohler engine, $400; OR 46” Polan 18.5 HP B&S Twin, new mower deck, $500. 706654-4850
Misc. For Sale ACCUMULATION OF 17YRS OF ALL KINDS OF MISC. ITEMS. Make offer for all. Everything from Appliances to Tires & More! 770-718-7850
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LOG CABIN for Rent in Clarkesville. 2BR/2BA w/laundry facilities. Large porch. $700/mo. 706-839-5292
Mobile Homes For Rent 2/1, North Hall Co., $110/wk; $220/dep. No pets. 706-265-3536 2BR- $115/per wk. No pets. 678-936-1643 Gainesville, S/N Hall 1-3BR $85 & up, per wk No app fee. 1 week free 770-534-7596
Roommates Wanted 1 ROOM/1 PERSON. $115/wk. No dep/utils. Oakwood, GA. 678-3289980 MEN- $400. Furn Pvt home, BR, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwood. 770530-1110
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FORD 2001 Mustang, convertible, $2,500; Car Tow Dolly $750; King size Bed, new, $250; Air Compressor, $55; Small refrigerator, $55. 770771-2685 Organ- Lowry Model G160 with bench. $395 Treadmill- Nordic Track Solaris $250; Vacuum cleaner, Kirby Sentra all attachments . Near new $595; Vacuum CleanerRoyal Classic . Like new $350; Lawn Mower- self propelled. Husqvarna HU700F. Never used $295; Outboard Vintage 1941 Johnson Sea Horse w/rack $195. Bicycle Huffy Cranbrook Cruiser $150; Set of two end tables, two floor lamps and one coffee table. Matching marble tops & antique brass bases. Exc Cond. $1495; 3 Bar Stools beautifully upholstered. Like New. $125; Trimmer Ryobi 1hp . New in box $95; Trimmer. Worx, cordless $75; Tiller Troy-Bilt 4-cycle. $150; Wood Gun Cabinet. $125 706-867-8848 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! QUEEN PILLOWTOP SET- Brand New! $200. Still in plastic. 678-923-2660
Pets & Supplies BEAGLE - Pups. 8wks old. Full blooded. Wormed. 1st shots. $150 each. 770-869-3874 GERMAN SHEPHERD AKC. Pups. Sable . 1st shots, dewormed. 4 males $750 ea. 1 fem. $650. Go to facebook youngskennel To see pics. 678-936-8538 GERMAN SHORT HAIRED POINTER puppies, AKC reg., $800. 706-348-3180 PIT BULL PUPS1 Fem & 1 Male brindle, 1 solid blk male; 1 male blk w/solid wht head. $300. 770-572-5145 RED PIT BULL- Red Nose Female. 15mos. Beautiful dog, house trained. $200. 770-5725145 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 706768-1125
Homes-Rentals ApartmentsUnfurnished 1BR APT. near Brenau. $525/mo. + dep 706-969-9069
Lots For Sale Gorgeous, 1.3 Acre Lot Swiss Aire, Gainesville. Flat, gentle walk to boat dock. BUILDERS BRING PLANS. Offered at $349,900. Contact 404-372-7829 LOT FOR SALE Build your dream home! Gated lake community w/ $400k-2 Million+ homes! Call for details. 770-823-4954
Recreation Boats & Marine SAILBOAT 25ft. Maxi 77 Main and jib, Volvo Penta auxiliary, custom 4 wheel trailer, new tires, recently serviced. $2900. 678-696-8532
RV’s/Travel Trailers GEORGIE BOY 1978 28 ft. 109k miles, Dodge 440, gas engine, recently serviced. Rear tires, 3,000 miles, front tires 9,000 miles. $2900. 678696-8532 PACE ARROW 1997 Motorhome-34’, gas, fully self-cont’d w/Onan 6500 gen., satellite & flat screeen TV, 2 A/C’s, 5 awnings, new tires, leveling jacks, Very Clean. 35k miles. $14,900/obo. 678-4002188
Wheels CHEVY 1980 Corvette, black T-top. Call 770536-6144 to see car. Serious inquiries only.
Newly Remodeled 1763 Fairview Dr. 3BR/2BA full bsmt. $179,900. 770-287-4082
Lake Property For Sale FSBO- Gainesville. 7.74 gently sloping acres of large hardwoods. Adjoins Lake Lanier Corps of Engineer property. View of lake & mountains, beautful building sites on every acre. Fronts Hwy 60 N. Commercial potential, natural gas, AT&T and city water on property 706-658-6881 LAKE LOT- SS dock in place, low Corps line, 3BR, septic approved. $99,900. Owner Finance possible. 404-375-7930
LINCOLN 1998 Towncar Signature Series. Leath, fully loaded. Exc cond. 2nd owner, 143k. $3000/ Firm. 770-536-7260
KIA 2008 Sportage $9987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335
TOYOTA 1996 Corolla 205,000 mi, Black, runs great. New tires, sun roof. ~25 mpg. Cheap to maintain. Call 503-758-8488
NISSAN 2011 Pathfinder SV. 3rd row $17,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335
Import Cars HONDA 2011 FIT $11,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 HONDA 2012 Civic Coupe. $12,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 KIA 2013 Sorento LX $17,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 KIA 2014 Optima LX $15,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 MAZDA 2010 -3 $8987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335
MAZDA 3 Sport 2006 Hatch, red, 2.3L, auto, Great Cond &mpg. $7895. 404-667-6768
BUICK 2004 LeSabre Custom. White, 4dr, Very Good Cond. 195k mi. $2495. Kent, 678-9362272
NISSAN 1994 240SX, convert., original 59K, garaged, $6,800. 770-932-5990
CADILLAC 2001 Seville SLS. Red, Clean in/out. $2000/obo. 770-5365035
NISSAN 2009 Altima $8987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335
CHEVY 2002 Malibu. 54k miles. $5987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335
NISSAN 2010 Altima $10.987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335
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House For Sale-Hall County 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. 770-967-6222 No Realtors Please
HONDA 2008 Pilot 3rd Row $11,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335
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3 Bed / 2 Bath Home on 36 +/- Acres Sat. Sept. 12 @ 11am 8530 Skitts Mountain Rd., Lula Robin Huff 404-3680683 Terms & Inspection Dates visit WWW.ATLBID.COM Charles Gay Realty & Auction GAL #129
HONDA 2012 Civic LX Like new with very low mileage, need to sell for college fees. $13500. call after 6.00pm 7705039882. CARFAX 1 OWNER CLEAN REPORT.
CHEVY 2004 Monte Carlo. Champagne color. 114k, Very Good Cond. $2800. 727-501-2885 DODGE 2014 Charger RT $23,978 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 FORD 1967 DUMP TRUCK- Steel bed, dbl cyl., $2,500 Toyota 2000 Camry- low miles, new eng. $2000; 943 Bobcat Skid Steer, 1991. $4500; Case Davis Articulating BackHoe Trencher, $2,000, needs HYD hoses. Many Items For Sale. Commercial Mowers, Equipment & Tools. Randall Edwards 706-652-3362; cell: 470-201-7833
FORD 1999 Taurus SE, 157K miles, V6 Duratec engine. Super reliable transportation. Very sound, very solid, runs great! Looks good in/ out. Everything works. $2,100. 678-200-0812
Harley Davidson 2005 Heritage, Soft tail w/2 small bags. 15,213 miles, Very Good Cond. $10,500. 706-865-0084 KAWASAKI 2008 Vulcan 900 Classic, black, w/ extras, 17K miles, 1 owner, exc. cond., $3,200. 770-983-3600 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; 678-943-4319
Sport Utility Vehicles CHEVY 2012 Equinox 59k miles $15,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 FORD 2011 Escape XLT $13,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 GMC 2003 Envoy LST 170k miles, V6, 4WD, leath seats, 3rd row, Sirius XM. Runs Great! $4800. 678-617-9666
NISSAN 2013 Rogue $16,987 8 TO CHOOSE All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2014 Murano AWD $21,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 TOYOTA 2014 4-RUNNER SR5 Leather. $31,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335
Trucks CHEVY 1982 1 ton 4dr. . 350 eng, 400 trans. new wheel cylilnders/ master cylinder/alt/ battery. Good tires. Ray, 770-534-7348, CHEVY 2012 Colorado Reg Cab $14,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 FORD 2003 F-150. Looks Good! Runs Great! $2500. 770-883-7683 FORD 2008 F-150. 78k miles. $13,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 FORD 2013 Ranger 38k miles $14,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2012 Frontier Crew Cab $20,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2013 Frontier Ext Cab. Auto, 4 cyl $21,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2015 Frontier Crew Cab $25,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 TOYOTA 2013 Tacoma Ext Cab. 4x4. $25,987. All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335
Vans CHRYSLER 2013 Handicap Equipped with scooter lift. 43k miles w protection plan through 2019. $23,000. Lula. 770-519-2690 DODGE 2014 Caravan SXT. $18,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335
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Commerce, East Jackson, Jefferson, Jackson County and Mill Creek A look at players, coaches, key games and more Mill Creek’s Sidney Otiwu’s outlook Feature story, 3C Strickland’s return to the Panthers, 6C And more...
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Hawks’ mixture of seniors and juniors could spell big things in 2015 BY CHARLES PHELPS
cphelps@clickthepaper.com
The Mill Creek Hawks turned heads in 2014. After starting the year off 2-3, the Hawks rebounded with a five-game win streak, where they outscored their opponents 23328 during that stretch. The stellar end of the regular season gave Mill Creek a share of the Region 7-AAAAAA championship, the first in program history. However, the momentum stopped in the first round of the Class AAAAAA state playoffs as the Hawks were ousted by Grayson, 21-7. In 2015, the Hawks are hungry to find that same magic to reach higher goals and expectations, and they are off to great start after dispatching Brookwood, 42-7, in the Corky Kell Classic last Saturday. If there’s one thing head coach Shannon Jarvis preached to his team during the summer, it is consistency.
Cameron Turley, Jr. QB
Sidney Otiwu, Sr. LB
“The teaching point from last season for our players is to start fast, but just to remain consistent,” Jarvis explained. “That was the best thing we did in the five-game run was the consistency of our play both defensively and offensively. “That was probably a reflection of the maturity of that team as well. Obviously, we had our growing pains earlier in the year, but that’s something this summer has been a point of emphasis. Our kids have practiced extremely consistently all summer. We (didn’t) have a 7-on-7 summer tournament where we just had one game where we played terrible. We’ve played consistent all summer.” Jarvis doesn’t know who the favorite is to win the Region 7-AAAAAA crown, but one thing he does know is whichever team stays the healthiest is the one who is ,more likely than not, going to make a run through the region schedule.
Peyton Moore, Sr. DE
Tyler Vernon, Sr. DE
“You’ve got to stay healthy,” he said. “Some years we’ve had injuries that have just decimated us, because it’s such a fine line between winning and losing in this region. “It can be literally one play, one misstep and it’s a touchdown. Your mistakes are not easily forgiven in this region, because of the talent and the coaching of the other teams. Is there a favorite in the region? I don’t know. I don’t think any coach in this region would say, ‘Yes, this team’s a favorite,’ but we already know who we have to battle with.” Offense The Hawks have four returning starters from last year’s squad, running back Daniel Leconte, wide receiver Miles Riley, offensive linemen Robbie Bell and Jack Franklin. “We’re very excited about the players that are going to be filling a lot of production offensively,” Jarvis said. “We’re excited about the players that are replacing offensive linemen, receivers and everybody. “Again, that can be pointed to our 7-on-7’s this summer. We had a good summer with that. But, we’ve got to get under the lights on Friday and see who can make plays.” Jarvis added they will use a “multitude” of players early in the season until they find the ones who will perform the best. It all comes back to who will be the most “consistent.” Some of the new cast includes Edmund Graham, Preston Norwood, Jack Plummer and Tre Alston. All are skill-position players. Cameron Turley takes over at quarterback from Daniel David. Tyler Fannin and Nick Campbell join the offensive line. The offense may vary in different areas than last season, but the base will still be the same. “We’ve worked hard this offseason to make sure we’re catering to what we feel like are our talents best fit,” Jarvis explained. “We will still establish a running game and be no-huddle, yes. But, I don’t know how many quarterback power runs we’ll be doing like we did with Daniel.” Jarvis said he’s excited about the mixture of juniors and seniors that will be leading the offense. “You’re due for that year to have all seniors starting, but you really want a pretty good mixture,” he said. “That’s something with these two classes, the junior and senior class, their chemistry this offseason has been phenomenal. “That is something that we as coaches knew we had to make sure that chemistry materialized, because there’s going to be a lot of juniors who are going to play a good bit this year. That goes back to kids we feel good about, but they’re just inexperienced. They’ve had a ton
Mill Creek head football coach Shannon Jarvis is entering his 12th season as the Hawks’ head coach
quick hits Coach: Shannon Jarvis Coach’s Record: 60-58 at school, 60-58 overall record Region: 7-AAAAAA Returning starters: 4 on offense, 6 on defense Offensive strategy: Pistol/Multiple Defensive strategy: 4-3 Playoff history: Qualified for the playoffs four times in 11 season including last season of success on the ninth-grade level, the JV (junior varsity) level, now it’s their turn on the varsity level,” Jarvis continued. “Our seniors have shown tremendous leadership this offseason. I don’t really see a huge divide between juniors and seniors. It has been a very fun team to coach.” Defense Six starters return from last season led by Tyler Vernon, who made a splash with a school-record 14 sacks in 2014. Sidney Otiwu brings his 85 tackles back, along with Chase Turner, Aaron Anderson, Jamar Hall, Peyton Moore and Micah Bull. The defense will be the strength of the Hawks. “We feel very good about our defensive ends (Vernon and Moore), and Sidney and Aaron, our two outside linebackers,” Jarvis said. “As they got more experience last year as we were making that run during the middle of our region schedule, the two ends, the two outside linebackers (Otiwu and Anderson) and Jamar and Chase at safety, our perimeter defensive players were playing very good football. “They’re all back and we’re excited about that.” Senior Kishawn Miller returns to
2015 schedule Date Opponent Aug. 22 Brookwood (Georgia Dome) Aug. 28 WEST FORSYTH Sept. 4 at Dacula Sept. 18 DULUTH* Sept. 25 at North Gwinnett* Oct. 2 MEADOWCREEK* Oct. 9 at Mountain View * Oct. 23 at Collins Hill* Oct. 30 NORCROSS* Nov. 6 PEACHTREE RIDGE* * region game; Home games in CAPS
the defense, but he didn’t play last season due to injury. Special Teams Brenton King will be handling the kicking duties this season.
2015 Mill Creek High School Hawks roster: 1 – Alston, Tre; 2 – Norwood, Preston; 3 – Graham, Edmond; 4 – Miller, Kishawn; 5 – Anderson, Aaron; 6 – Hall, Jamar; 7 – Turner, Chase; 8 – Snyder, Riley; 9 – Winston, Matthew; 10 – Adair, Reed; 11 – Mitchell, Julian; 12 – Riley, Miles; 13 – Skelley, Bailey; 14 – Plummer, Jack; 15 – Thomas, Joe; 16 – Turley, Cameron; 17 – Richburg, Braxton; 18 – Sanders, Amari; 19 – Hall, Bryce; 20 – Green, Phillip; 21 – Rice, Nick; 22 – Otiwu, Stanley; 23 – Rias, Demetrias; 24 – Presto, Anthony; 25 – Wright, Harrison; 26 – Heyward, Victor; 27 – Warwick, Brandon; 28 -- Daniel Leconte;
29 – Moore, Peyton; 30 – Clark, Jordan; 31 – Imbordino, Anthony; 32 – Enser,
Matt; 33 – Mitchell, Nygee; 34 – Mason, Sam; 35 – Otiwu, Sidney; 36 – Gipson, Jonathan; 37 – King, Brenton; 38 -- Alleyne, E’mir; 39 -- Lohman, Daniel; 40 – Sexstone, Liam; 41 – Luker, Jack; 42 – Milon, David; 43 – Bull, Micah; 44 – Cox, Ryan; 45 – King, Jordan; 47 – Morgan, Tyler; 48 – Pullen, Blake; 49 – Rhodes, Drew; 50 – Oladele-Samagbeyi, Moe; 52 – Jackson, Adrian; 53 – Janowski, Collin; 54 – Bull, Jordan; 55 – Taylor, Trey; 57 – Harris, John; 58 – Dudley, Joash; 63 – Artman, Dylan; 65 – Bell, Robbie; 67 – Campbell, Nick; 68– Ragon, Cole; 70 – Middleton, Trevon; 73 – Fannin, Tyler; 74 – Franklin, Jack; 78 – Green, Draven; 80 – Cangelosi, Christian; 81 – Shield, Andrew; 82 – Jones, Cambridge; 83 – Critton, Deshown; 84 – Rezk, Peter; 85 – Allen, Moses; 86 – Williams, Ace; 87 – Vernon, Tyler; 88 – Ogun-Seymore, Ayoola; 89 – Burnette, Taylor; 90 – Campbell, Matt; 92 – Hunt, John; 93 – Wekesa, Sam; 94 – Banks, Kameron; 95 – Johnson, Mike; 97 – Itoka, William; 99 – Vega, Bryan
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Heart and Soul: Sidney Otiwu will lead the Hawks’ defense into the 2015 season
Charles Phelps The Paper
Mill Creek linebacker Sidney Otiwu is one of many that will contribute heavily to the Mill Creek Hawks’ defense this season. Otiwu made key plays during the Hawks’ five-game win streak to close out the 2014 season. He calls the 2015 defense “terrifying.” Illustration by Amy Owens BY CHARLES PHELPS
cphelps@clickthepaper.com
Mill Creek senior linebacker Sidney Otiwu is the heart and soul of the Hawks’ defense. He has a solid cast of players that surrounds him. A lot of them were on the 2014 team together. But, his leadership and ability to make a key play at the right moment, is paramount for the not only the defense’s success, but the Hawks as a whole.
Otiwu is excited to be back on the gridiron for one last go-around. “We’ve been doing this since I was freshman with all my teammates,” Otiwu said. “We have really come a long way from freshman year to now.” Otiwu heads a defense that gave up only 28 points over the last five regular-season games of 2014 (they gave up an average of 17.2 points per game) and recorded two
shutouts in 2014 (Duluth and Norcross). He calls the defense “terrifying.” What makes them that? “We just hit hard and we always fly to the ball,” he said. Otiwu added he doesn’t feel the pressure of being one of the senior leaders. Why? Because of his teammates. “Not really, because a lot of the other guys have
stepped up, even the guys who don’t get the publicity, they make as many plays as I do,” Otiwu stated. “They always have my back on everything I do (too).” Otiwu finished 2014 with 85 tackles (58 solo, 27 assists) including nine tackles for loss and two sacks. He recovered one fumble, recorded two safeties, two interceptions and returned one for a touchdown.
The defense returns six starters. “That’s good. I love it,” Otiwu said about the returning players and the potential of another stout year. “I think one thing about us is we’re really explosive and fast to the ball, so whenever we make a tackle, everyone is to the ball. “We make sure that we make it a priority in practice to get everybody to the ball, so that we don’t miss as many
tackles as the other teams.” Otiwu’s desire is not unlike everyone else’s desire throughout the state, win a championship. “I definitely think it can happen. We have the right pieces,” he said.
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Jefferson dragons 2014 results: 12-1 overall, 6-0 Region 8-AAA
difference makers
Jefferson relying on younger talent to keep team in the playoff hunt quick hits Coach: Ben Hall Coach’s Record: 22-4 at school, 22-4 career Region: 8-AAA Offensive strategy: Balanced/I-formation Defensive strategy: 4-3 Playoff history: Qualified 14 of last 15 seasons BY CHARLES PHELPS
cphelps@clickthepaper.com
Colby Wood So. RB 5-9, 175 Wood will be relied upon heavily to drive the offense and expect him to build upon what he started his freshman season.
Zack Boobas Jr. DB/P/FB 5-8, 175 Boobas wears a lot of different hats for the Dragons and will be called upon to make big plays at each position.
Bryce Moore So. QB 6-1, 170 Moore is pro-style quarterback that can move the ball downfield with his arm.
Dontae Wilson Jr. OT/DT 6-0, 295 Wilson will look to create blocks to spring the offense forward and try to create as much havoc as he can on defense.
The last time the Jefferson Dragons were on the field, it was the quarterfinals of the Class AAA state playoffs. The night ended in heartbreak for the 12-0 Dragons as they lost in overtime, 21-14, to Blessed Trinity. The loss brought the departure of many seniors, like, wide receivers Dalton Hill and T.J. Skelton; running back Sammy Williams; defenders Tradd Porter and Trent Sorrells. The loss also was the end of the Shirreffs’ Era at Jefferson High School as Evan Shirreffs graduated. Evan followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Bryant, who led the Dragons to the 2012 Class AA state championship. “I think we’re getting better each day,” head coach Ben Hall said after the team’s scrimmage game against West Hall. “It’s our goal, just like every other year, we want to continue to grow as a team and get better from game to game, practice to practice. “I think this team is doing that. We’re a long way from being a seasoned team. We have so many young faces, so we will continue to work the kids and put them in pressure situations and watch them grow.” The Dragons will play a lot of young players on both offense (skill positions) and defense (secondary). Both lines remain well intact from a season ago. “It’s one thing to be a JV (junior varsity) player, but when it comes time to play a varsity football game on Friday night, a lot of those kids kind of shy away from that,” Hall said. “Guys like Justin Cole (sophomore), Terrell Wall (sophomore),
the secondary players, the receivers, the running backs for us, those kinds of kids, we are going to rely on them this year, where we necessarily haven’t had to rely on sophomores skill kids over the last couple of years. “It’s very similar to what we had to deal with in 2012 with Tradd Porter and Trent, and those guys were sophomores that year,” Hall said. “They played a lot for us. I think our kids are excited about having the opportunity to play as a sophomore. It’s a fun group to coach.” Offense With Shirreffs’ departure, the question all summer has been, “Who will be his successor?” The answer has several choices: Lane Sorrow, a versatile player who can make plays with his legs as well as his arm; Bryce Moore, a pocket passer who can stretch the field with his arm; or why not play them both? “They’re both competing, each made good plays, each made mistakes,” Hall said about Moore and Sorrow’s performance in the scrimmage game. “We’re going to evaluate. Right now, we’re going to prepare just like we did for the scrimmage, we’re preparing to play two (quarterbacks).” Sorrow went 5-for-9 for 102 yards and one touchdown in 2014. Moore went 2-for-2 for 30 yards. Sophomore Colby Wood steps in as lead running back. Williams occupied the role last season. Wood rushed for 856 yards on 107 carries and 16 touchdowns. At wide receiver, Chaz Evans leads a group of new corps, which includes Kyle Clark, Blake Ehl and Clay Pender. Caleb Cooley is the
Last year’s RESULTS
2015 schedule Date Opponent Aug. 21 at Rabun County Aug. 28 WINDER-BARROW Sept. 4 NORTH HALL Sept. 11 at Commerce Sept. 25 JACKSON COUNTY* Oct. 2 at Elbert County* Oct. 9 MORGAN COUNTY* Oct. 16 at East Jackson* Oct. 30 at Oconee County* Nov. 6 HART COUNTY* * region game; Home games in CAPS
12-1, 6-0 Region 8-AAA W Rabun County 50-14 W Winder-Barrow 41-7 W North Hall 48-8 W Commerce 28-3 W Jackson County 34-7 W Elbert County 52-6 W Morgan County 51-16 W East Jackson 63-0 W Oconee County 28-16 W Hart County 21-14
Class AAA state playoffs
W Franklin County 38-7 W Dodge County 27-7 L Blessed Trinity 28-21
the key matchup Sept. 11 at Commerce Commerce is fourth on the schedule and the final non-region opponent before six straight region games to finish the season and the Dragons will have established more of an identity headed into the in-county rivalry game.
returning veteran of the group. Cooley caught only three passes for 31 yards in 2014. Joseph Randolph will give the Dragons another weapon through the air from the tight end position. The offensive line returns four starters: Jackson Bowen, Caleb Chandler, Alex Corbett and Dontae Wilson. Defense For the Dragons to be successful in 2015, Hall says
two players who the team will rely on for strong plays from are sophomore outside linebacker Josh Cole and junior linebacker/safety Zack Boobas. “We feel good about the young talent we have in the second and third level on defense,” Hall said. “Just like (the) offensive guys, (we are) just getting them reps. “They have a little confidence about them to be such a young group in the secondary and they’re going to keep getting better.” The two will be joined by a solid defensive front which includes Randolph, Wilson and Deshon Lester. Jonathan Paolozzi gets the nod at middle linebacker and Darrian Hill will be in the secondary to help the younger players. The defense returns six starters. Special Teams Boobas and Cole will handle the punting duties, while Lucas Carreno handles the kicking responsibilities. Boobas, Hill and Wood will handle the kick return duties.
2015 Jefferson High School Dragons football team roster: 1 – Terrell Wall ; 3 – Cole Stancil; 4 – Justin Cole; 6 – Colby Wood; 8 –Chaz Evans; 9 – Ethan Page; 10 – Walt Chapeau; 11 – Lane Sorrow; 12 – Vinny Farley; 14 – Kyle Clark; 15 – Zac Corbin; 17 – Angel Cazares; 18 – Bryce Moore; 19 – Caleb Cooley; 20 – Josh Cole; 21 – Alex Mason; 21 – Justice Ogbe; 24 – Clay Pender; 25 – Addsion Clay; 26 – Darrian Hill; 27 – Marcus Collins; 28 – Zach Miller; 30 – Mason Corbett; 32 – Hunter McCaslin; 33 –Dawson Wood; 34 – Zack Boobas; 35 – Matthew Nilsen; 37 – Collin Harkins; 38 –Blake Wright; 39 – Tucker Gibson; 40 – Ian Callow; 41 –Will Norman; 43 – Jacob Powers; 45 – Joseph Randolph; 46 – Garmon Randolph; 47 – John Luchetti; 47 – Will Kellum; 48 – Seth Gaston; 49 – Michael Luchetti; 50 – Jonathan Paolozzi; 51 – Vaughn Howington; 52 –Dontae Wilson; 53 – Tyler Garmon; 54 – Seth Glausier; 55 – Caleb Chandler; 56 – Nick Holman; 58 – Deshon Lester; 59 – J.T. Middleton; 60 – Joshua Massey; 62 – Hunter Griffith; 63 – Fess Parker; 64 – Logan Whidby; 65 – Brice Hollifield; 66 –Aaron Hall; 67 – Ryan Godfrey; 68 – Brantley Hollifield; 69 – Michael Hernandez; 70 – Logan Garner; 71 – Alex Corbett; 73 – Brett Carson; 74 –Tanner Kao; 75 – Jackson Bowen; 76 – Tyler Rampey; 77 – Jackson Dyer; 78 – Ross Bagley; 80 – Evan Mobley; 81 – Kevin Anderson; 82 – Cale Compton; 83 – Jackson Gibson; 84 –Austin Hill; 85 – Garrett Catanach; 86 – Dylan Childress; 87 – Caleb Wells; 88 – Noah Mulvey; 89 –Emilio Bueno; 90 – Dillon Greer; 91 – Toby Chapeau; 92 – Carlos Paz; 93 – Charles Swank; 94 – Christopher Free; 95 – Lucas Carreno; 97 – Alex Blakely; 98 – Parker Minish; 99 – Hayden Kilgore
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Eagles ready to fly in 2015
BY CHARLES PHELPS
cphelps@clickthepaper.com
Since going 10-2 in the 2009 season and reaching the second round of the Class AA playoffs, the East Jackson Eagles have struggled to rekindle that spark and be in playoff contention. They have posted a 9-41 record since the 2009 season including last season’s 1-9 record. They went 2-8 in 2013. The Eagles are in Region 8-AAA, where they’re paired with incounty rivals Jackson County and defending region champion Jefferson. Third-year head coach Gary Hughes says he’s looking forward to proving that his squad is improved and a good team when his group takes the field in 2015. “Right now, everybody is undefeated and tied and full of high hopes, excited expectations and all that,” Hughes said. Hughes says the only pressure his players will face this season is to perform at their highest ability. “Whatever that is, that’s the level that you need to perform at,” he said. “That’s the only pressure that there is. “There’s no (pressure) on scoring X amount of touchdowns or (making) X amount of tackles or X amount of yards. The thing I want these kids to measure themselves by is that they do the best that they can. That’s an overarching principle that I use in everything that we do, because you just can’t do more than the best you got,” Hughes continued. “But, you’ve got to give that. It’s not an excuse. It’s not a way out. It’s a way that we try to live and say, ‘The bar is set here and you’ve got to get over that bar.’” Hughes admits his team has been “kicked around” for the 2015 East Jackson Comprehensive High School Eagles roster: 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 10 12 14 17
Sanquan Niles Andrew Scott Josh Adair Justin Saavedra Justyn Standridge Devonta Browner Jamarion Knox Alex Xiong Nathan Pruschen Ronan Veal John mark Palmer
18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 28 30 32 33 36 38
past few seasons, but now the team has “stability, a “plan” and they are a program on the “rise.” They had a lot of youth on both sides of the ball the past two seasons. Now, that youth is another year older and their experience could be a difference in how this season unfolds. “What we’ve tried to embrace is the idea that, while we have been kicked around for a couple of years, it could very be our time to stand up here a little bit,” he explained. “Just standing up for ourselves and being able to be mature enough to do those kinds of things, and, those kids that were ninth grade and tenth grade that, really, had no business being out there on a Friday night, especially in our region, all of the sudden are now 16 years old and driving. “I think they can begin to envision some good things happening. So, we’re trying to let that thing play out.” The Eagles play three non-region opponents to start the season (Hebron Christian Academy, Lakeview Academy and Banks County). They play in-region and in-county rivals Jefferson and Jackson County back-to-back weeks (Oct. 16 and Oct. 23). Offense The Eagles will continue to run the triple-option offense in 2015. They return six starters including senior quarterback Josh Adair. However, they may incorporate more of the passing game, but they “just have to see what we do well,” Hughes says. “I think it’s just good, regardless if we’re going to do it, to learn how to throw,” he says. “The ultimate thing is how well
Micah Hettrick Mitch Bowlby Jose Tovar Caleb Sanders Austin Smith Alex Eskew Casey Ogletree Zeke Upadhyay Connor Smith Jacob Maxwell Titus Wakefield Cody Robinson Nathan Elrod Eli Walden
44 47 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 61 63 64 65
Cody Parr Jason Stancil Hunter Cronier Steve Hill A.J. Packard Conner Beauchamp Logan Ivester AJ Staud Dakota Norris Terrence Bolt Jeremy Wilder Logan Pinion Zach Waldrip Derrick Valenzuela
Andrew Scott, Jr. RB can you do it in a game under pressure? “You’ve got to have all of those tangible factors to be able to throw the ball well.” The offensive line is going to be a strong point for the entire team, anchored by seniors Cade Hubbard and Logan Ivester. They are joined by three juniors (Conner Beauchamp, A.J. Packard and Jeremy Wilder). All three of the juniors played as freshman, Hughes stated. Andrew Scott, Eric Thomas Jr., Sanquan Niles Jr., Titus Wakefield, Eli Walden and Justin Saavedra will play at the skill positions. Defense The Eagles’ defense returns five starters to their 3-4 scheme and will be led by junior linebacker Cody Parr and senior nose guard Logan Pinion. Pinion has gotten stronger, more agile and quicker during the offseason, according to Hughes. “I think if he can play behind his pads, then he has a chance to (be) somebody that’s a handful,” Hughes said. Saavedra also has a chance to be a stand-out defensive player, Hughes stated. Saavedra, a sophomore, and senior Jamarion Knox Jr. will be the anchors of the Eagles’ secondary. They are joined by Zeke Upadyay and Nathan Pruschen. Special Teams Saavedra will handle the punting duties and junior Ronan Veal handles the kicking duties. 68 70 71 72 73 74 75 77 79 80 82 88 90
Justin Fortner Triston Webb Jose Victoria Clayton Bing Caleb Pritchett Cody Whitlock Jackson Patterson Colin Hatcher Cade Hubbard Eric Thomas Driston Gaddis Austin Wilson Edgar Aguirre Jarrett Sorrow
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JACKSON County Panthers 2014 results: 2-8 overall, 1-5 Region 8-AAA
Panthers look for bigger and better things in 2015 Coach’s corner
difference makers
Chase Wester
Coach: Brandon Worley
Sept. 25 vs. Jefferson
Sr. WR/DB 5-11, 180
Coach’s Record: First year as head coach Region: 8-AAA Offensive strategy: Balanced/I-formation Defensive strategy: 5-3 Playoff history: Missed the playoffs last season after making back-to-back appearances in 2012 and 2013
It will begin the region opener for both teams and the Panthers will look to extract revenge after last year’s 34-7 lopsided victory against their U.S. Highway 129 rival.
Wester is the utility player for the Panthers, and that versatility is going to help make plays on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball.
Antonio Strickland Sr. WR/DB 6-1, 180 Strickland’s capabilities to take the top off of opposing defenses can flip a game in the Panthers’ favor. BY CHARLES PHELPS
cphelps@clickthepaper.com
After making the playoffs in consecutive years for the first time since 1987 (2012 and 2013 seasons), the Jackson County Panthers were trending in the right direction. Then came 2014, and, everything that could go wrong did go wrong. The team lost wide receiver Antonio Strickland for the season due to a leg injury in week two. They struggled on both sides of the football. That equated to a 2-8 record (1-5 Region 8-AAA) to finish the season. That’s only half the story. In January, then-head coach Benji Harrison resigned after three seasons. After Harrison’s departure, the search was on to find the replacement, and, in March, in stepped Brandon Worley. Worley came over to Jackson County from Dacula High School, where he was the offensive coordinator. This is his first head-coaching job. With his arrival, Worley not only brought a new-looked offense and base for success with him, but he’s brought a new attitude. “They (the players) have done a great job (this summer),” Worley explained. “Their work ethic has been second to none. “I think they’ve really enjoyed the transition into something different.” Worley described his transition from offensive coordinator to head coach as a “smooth” process. “Coming in as a first-year head coach, there’s things that you think you know but you don’t know,” he said. “You get those ironed out pretty quick and you adjust and you get things done. Once I was a couple of months in, then it panned out a little bit. “Feel pretty good now going into football season. This is why I coach. It’s good to get to that point. It’s good to get to the season.” Offense A new offense is heading from the spread, which is a primarily passing offense, to a more “physical-style offense” based
out of the I-formation, Worley said. But, this doesn’t mean they are going run-heavy. They will multiple looks based out of the I-formation, which will make them “balanced.” “They (the offense) definitely like doing more than just kick back and zone,” Worley said. “I think they’ve enjoyed going at people instead of absorbing the defense.” Personnel will “dictate” what the offense “can and can’t do,” he added. “I could see us offensively having 10 of 11 (starters) being seniors,” he said. “The whole offensive line, their leadership and their attitude has been amazing. “Then, of course, we have a couple of skills that are returning from last year that can definitely make an impact.” The quarterback position isn’t immune from the uncertainty as the opening-night starter against Madison County on Aug. 28 is still to be determined. Jase Latty and Caleb Matthews have contended for the position all summer. “They’re doing an excellent job,” Worley said. “Both of them have their attributes that suit them a little bit more. “Jase, probably more towards the run side of things, and, Caleb’s got a great arm. Both of them are doing some great things right now. Those two guys have been leaders of this team. No doubt.” Other key pieces to helping the offense click includes Chase Wester, who will play an assortment of positions, like, wide receiver, running back and possibly some quarterback. Wester played quarterback in the Panthers’ spring game. “He’s an athlete,” Worley said about Wester. “He’s all over the place. He’s that guy and he’s able to do all of those things.” Strickland returns from injury and is the Panthers’ big-play threat. “His big-play ability is nice to have,” Worley said. “Great hands; can definitely make things happen.” Junior Zane Corley joins Strickland in the wide receiver pool. Malik Tuck returns at running back, but there will be a plethora of guys taking touches to keep defenses off balance. Defense Eight of 11 starters from 2014 will be back on the field for Jackson County in 2015. “That’s huge,” Worley said about the returning starters. “I know it’s something different that we do, but the experience on the field, is going to be key.” Micah Vincent and Griffin McElvery will anchor the Panthers’ defense. They are two of several Panthers playing both offense and defense. Austin Lewis is another who’s transitioning from strictly offense to becoming a main player for the defense. “Those three right there have really stood out to me in the fact that, Austin was strictly offense last year. Now, he’s being asked to play some defense and doing an amazing job,” Wor-
Falcons looking to start a new postseason streak By Jared Putnam
jputnam@gainesvilletimes.com
The 2014 season was uncharacteristically short for Flowery Branch. Despite winning three of their final four games, the Falcons were unable to overcome a 2-4 start and missed the state playoffs for the first time since 2005. Fourth-year coach Chris Griffin is eager to get back to Flowery Branch’s brand of football this year. “We obviously had some games last year that we didn’t play well,” Griffin said. “This year we want to play smarter and cut down
the key matchup
on the mistakes. “We’ve been fortunate to win a lot of games at Flowery Branch, but last year definitely wasn’t what we’re about.” Griffin believes his own role is better suited for him this season. He has handed play calling duties over to new Falcons offensive coordinator Joel Miller, who previously coached at Apalachee. “I get to finally be a head coach and tackle the things I need to tackle,” Griffin said. “It’s been a good transition, and the kids have done a good job learning some tweaks and the new coor-
2015 schedule Date Opponent Aug. 28 at Madison County Sept. 4 White County Sept. 11 RABUN COUNTY Sept. 18 EAST HALL* Sept. 25 at Jefferson* Oct. 2 OCONEE COUNTY* Oct. 9 at Elbert County* Oct. 16 HART COUNTY* Oct. 23 EAST JACKSON* Nov. 6 at Morgan County*
Last year’s RESULTS 2-8, 1-5 Region 8-AAA L Madison County L White County L Rabun County W East Hall L Jefferson L Oconee County L Elbert County L Hart County W East Jackson L Morgan County
27-21 34-26 34-21 31-6 34-7 42-21 42-13 43-7 35-15 45-42
ley said. “Then, Griffin and Micah were both defensive players who are now playing some offensive positions as well…I think they love it, because then, you get to see both sides of the game, you’re not just restricted to one. “I think that’s a great thing. I know a lot of people say you can’t do that now, but we’re going to prove them wrong.” Strickland will play defensive back and Wester will be back in the secondary to help him. Special Teams Easton Tuggle is back to kick for the Panthers this season. Wester will handle both punting duties and kick return along with Strickland.
Back in the saddle again: Strickland ready for return to the football field
dinator’s twists on how he wants to do some things.” Offense Miller will try to improve upon a Flowery Branch offense that was held to 17 points or fewer in seven of 10 games last year. The Falcons have more experience on their side this season with eight starters returning on offense, a considerable advantage over the three they were limited to in 2014. Nick Lance, thrust into the role of starting quarterback
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Tigers ready to make another playoff run in 2015 Charles Phelps The Paper
Antonio Strickland is ready to return to the football for the Jackson County Panthers. BY CHARLES PHELPS
cphelps@clickthepaper.com
For The Paper
The Commerce Tigers BY CHARLES PHELPS
cphelps@clickthepaper.com
The Commerce Tigers’ 2014 season was a reminder that a historic program, who hasn’t had the same success as it did in the late ‘90s and early 2000’s, can and will find its way back to glory. The Tigers compiled a 10-3 record and a berth in the Class A Public quarterfinals. It was the first 10-win season since 2006 (11-3). Head coach Michael Brown is back at the helm for his third season. He’s compiled a 17-7 record in his two seasons with the Tigers. Offense Quarterback Caleb Brooks is back for his third-and-final year as the starter of the Tigers’ triple-option offense. The Tigers return nine starters from last season.
Running backs Cole Chancey and J’Varius Wood return to lead the Tigers’ ground game. Fullback Will Thomas will aid in the running game, too. Seniors Jared Pate and Cody Weaver will anchor the offensive line. Defense Chancey, Wood and Trevonta Williford will be the anchors in the secondary and are two of the Tigers’ five returning starters. Dontavious Mosely returns on the defensive line. The Tigers will have question marks at linebacker as they replace the entire group from 2014. Special Teams Senior Andres Salgado returns to handle all the kicking duties for the Tigers. Wood is back as the return specialist.
In the opening two games of the 2014 season, Jackson County wide receiver Antonio Strickland was “having so much fun” that he couldn’t “describe” the amount of fun he was having. Then, in an instant, the fun, the season and the indescribable feeling was gone. A torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and a halftorn meniscus suddenly and abruptly ended Strickland’s 2014 campaign. “I’m just glad to be back and 100 percent,” the senior said about the upcoming 2015 season. “I’m just ready to get the season started.” Strickland was targeted 34 times in the two games, hauling in 20 catches for 188 yards (9.4 yards per reception) and three touchdowns. His longest reception was 30 yards. The injury occurred during a touchdown celebration, when Strickland landed wrong on his leg and it “snapped” right after that, he said, but he already strained it a few plays before, which made it weak, and the drop finished it off. “It was tough, it was really tough,” Strickland said about being sidelined. “You know, you just got to look past that and it happened for a reason, you know. “God had a plan for me, so I just want to get back out here with my team and make a big difference this year.” Strickland said rehabilitation was a “little
tough” some days, because some of the time all he could do was sit and think, “Why are you here?” with the injury. But, he pushed through the rehab and the pain and says he’s feeling “great,” “110 percent” to be exact. “They said after my surgery I was supposed to come back stronger than I was before,” Strickland said. “So, hopefully that will help out. “ With last year taken away from him, Strickland wants to make the most of his senior season and wants to come out “hungry” and play “at the best” of his ability every game. “I’ve got some colleges looking at me, but it’s not where I want to be,” he said. “So, I know I’ve got to come out and do my thing and be ready, just be ready.” Strickland’s first game since returning from his injury that happened on Sept. 5, 2014, takes place tomorrow night at Madison County.
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2015
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The Mill Creek Hawks have a burning desire to
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Quarterback Cameron Turley ready to lead Mill Creek
ON THE FRONT build off of last year’s strong finish and make a run into the Class AAAAAA state playoffs in 2015.
burning desire
Commerce, East Jackson, Jefferson, Jackson County and Mill Creek
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A look at players, coaches, key games and more Mill Creek’s Sidney Otiwu’s outlook Feature story, 3C
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Strickland’s return to the Panthers, 6C And more...
Amy Owens Steven Welch
Wester ready to start season, show versatility for Panthers
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Cameron Turley takes over for Daniel David as the Mill Creek Hawks quarterback. BY CHARLES PHELPS
cphelps@clickthepaper.com
Former quarterback Daniel David left an indelible mark on the Mill Creek Hawks’ football program. He was a leader. He was ferocious on the field, bringing both a pass and run threat to the table each and every time he put on a Hawks’ uniform. Since David’s departure, it didn’t take the Hawks long to find his successor. Meet, Cameron Turley. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound junior is a drop-back passer, who will look to fling the ball downfield to help the offense run effectively and efficiently. “I like seeing the field,” he said. “Passing, I feel like it gets us a lot more yards and we’re able to drive down the field quicker, so I like that. It’s a lot more fun anyways.” According to head coach Shannon Jarvis, Turley is “very athletic,” along with being a pro-style quarterback. “He’s a fierce competitor,” he said. “We’re looking forward to getting him on the field.” He stepped into the role of starting quar-
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under center for the Falcons this year. “He has won the job outright, he’s had a really, really good offseason,” Griffin said. “He has embraced the role of being the starting quarterback and learned the offense as a whole. “He got the starting role the day of our first game last year, two or three hours before we played, and for the most part didn’t really look back. He’s learned how to read defenses, leadership and gotten much better physically.” The Falcons will need to replace running back Jeremiah Goss and the 950 rushing yards and nine touchdowns he accounted for last season. Griffin pointed out that Flowery Branch switched to a two-back offense late last season — a formation in which senior Trey Wilcoxson, the team’s new primary ball carrier, produced 500 rushing yards over the last four games. “He’s a bigger-bodied, little bit of a bruisertype running back, very similar to Jeremiah in a sense,” Griffin said of Wilcoxson. “He’s a leader, definitely a guy people respect and a hard-working, very smart football player. Junior Jasen Johnson will account for the other half of Flowery Branch’s two-pronged rushing attack. Cortez Davis will anchor the wide receivers, along with fellow seniors Kyle King and Christian Bennett, and sophomore Malik Drayton. The Falcons boast four returning starters in the five spots along the offensive line, which Griffin describes as “the bright spot” of the offense. “As that group goes, we all go,” Griffin
terback this summer and never looked back. “It was really fun, especially just learning the reads and the offense and what guys I can always count on in key situations of the game,” Turley explained. If anyone thinks he’s feeling pressure, that couldn’t be further from the truth. “I just look to have fun out there, play with my team and win games,” Turley said. In his debut last Saturday at the Corky Kell Classic against Brookwood, Turley showed zero nerves, going 15 of 21 for 227 yards and two touchdowns. Not bad for someone who had never started a varsity game before he stepped on the field at the Georgia Dome. The skill players around him are “athletic” and “quick,” he said, and those players are going to help the offense grow. His relationship with the guys around him is “close,” he added, “I try to be cool with all of them, throw them the ball when needed. Just try and give them the ball when I can.” Turley also stars for the Hawks’ baseball team and attributes his arm strength from throwing a baseball for so long to his success on throwing a football.
said. “It’s been really fun to watch those guys. They’ve been very mission-oriented to get our offense back where it needs to be, very blue-collar.” Cory Godfrey joins fellow seniors Sterling Sykes, “Chewy” Alvarado and Clay Hamilton, and junior Dylan Connell up front this season. Defense Just like last season, more than half of Flowery Branch’s defense will be composed of first-year starters. Senior T.J. Jackson will anchor a defensive line that will be made up of a committee of players. “It may take them a couple games to get a feel of what we need to do, but they’re coming along strong,” Griffin said. Griffin expects sophomore Tyler Williams to make a big impact in the middle of a Falcons’ linebacker corps that includes juniors Anthony Woodall and Tariq Jalil, and senior Michael Albini. “My gut tells me by the end of the year, a lot of people are going to know who Tyler Williams is,” Griffin said. The Falcons’ secondary will consist of Davis — the “bell cow” of the defense according to Griffin — at one safety spot, and Johnson at the other. Senior Paul Jaramillo and junior Sean Akins will occupy the corners.
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Jackson County’s Chase Wester is ready for season to begin. BY CHARLES PHELPS
Being a big part of any team’s game plan is a great feeling. Playing a big and intricate part is even more special. For Chase Wester, the feeling of being a big and intricate part of the Jackson County Panthers’ game plan couldn’t be more real than it is now. Wester is going to be utility player for the Panthers during the football season. He will wear many hats, like, wide receiver, running back, maybe play quarterback at times, defensive back and punter. “I’m really glad (with) how quickly we’ve (the team) come together with the new coaching staff and really buy in to what they came and (have) installed here,” Wester said. “I’m excited. We’re all excited. We’re ready to start hitting other teams…I don’t
want to jinx it but I think we’re going to be OK. We’ll see how it goes.” Jackson County head coach Brandon Worley calls Wester an “athlete” who is capable of playing all of the positions he’s assigned to. “I think I’m in better shape than I was last year, so I’m ready for the challenge,” Wester said. “Wherever they need me, I’m going to play. I’m going to do whatever they need.” Wester snagged an interception during the Panthers’ 14-10 win against Loganville in the team’s pre-season scrimmage game. The Panthers went 2-8 last season and Wester called the win a “great motivational boost” going into the start of the 2015 season. “We needed something to just help us,” he said. “We believe already in the coaching staff and what we’ve been doing, and I think this really helps motivation wise.” The Panthers’ season begins tomorrow night at Madison County.
the Falcons cannot get back to the playoffs. The Falcons’ postseason hopes will likely come down to how well they play against region rivals like Winder-Barrow and Clarke Central.
“I think a lot of the teams that are supposed to be good are going to be good again,” Griffin said. “I think Lanier is the team to beat. “Once you get past Lanier and Gainesville, everybody gets pretty even.”
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After today Ricky Fitzpatrick family is changing after ‘wake-up’ heart attack brings importance of everyone’s health into view June 27, 2015. A date that will live in infamy. At least it will for the Fitzpatrick family. The end of June would leave our family shocked and shaken, and change our lives…my life…in ways I had never imagined. That date marked not only a turning point for me, but a demarcation. An “aha moment”. A wake-up call. It ushered in an event that would forever divide my life into “before” and “after” halves. I had a heart attack. In this day, heart attacks are almost commonplace. Not to disrespect their severity, but they happen a lot. I’m 46, and it’s hard for me to think of one of my male friends who hasn’t suffered at least a mild one. “So what’s the big deal,” you might think. And I would agree. I’ve thought the same thing. “What’s the big deal?” For one, I’m for 46. You caught that, right? Well, if you’re in your 20s, then you’re probably thinking “Yeah, so you’re ancient.” My 9-year-old step-daughter refers to my childhood as “the olden days.” But in the world of heart attacks, or “Coronary Artery Disease,” as they so eloquently put it, I’m just a Spring Chicken. After my attack, we noticed right away that I was about half the age of all the other patients on my wing. I was a hot, young stud on that floor! But 46. In all seriousness, that’s young for a heart attack. Very young. It serves to remind us that none of us is exempt or safe from the dangers of a life-threatening heart issue. A heart attack was more than just a medical event for me. It was a shock to my system and a jolt to my core. It has changed every part of me, and I love it. I consider my heart attack to be the best thing that could’ve happened to me. Read on and I’ll tell you why. FIC…Ricky CHAPTER ONE: WORKING FOR A LIVING Work is work. I mean, for me it isn’t complicated, but it is rewarding. And I happen to love my job. I know that sounds like a cliché, but it’s true. I really love what I do. I’ve spent most of my life working for a living. At least one job, but usually two or three at the time. And with my level of formal education, coupled with my lack of time away from my job, I’m very fortunate to have one now that affords my family a lifestyle that we enjoy. We are a blessed family, in spite of myself. “Selling” was never something I dreamt of doing, and in other, previous selling ventures, I tolerated it at best. I’m so not built for negotiations and closings and pushing for the hard sale.
I’m no good at it. It’s the opposite of my personality. It’s just not my nature. But my current job has me selling books and media to schools and libraries. Something about the combination of that kind of product, and the typical nature of my clientele… it just clicks with me. I
Ricky Fitzpatrick Featured columnist might even say I almost feel called to do it. If I was ever in a perfect job, this might just be it. Still, even though I adore my work, it can be stressful. Very stressful. Excruciatingly so, at times. And it’s not so much the job, it’s just life. All jobs have a certain level of stress. One of my favorite quotes is “The most successful people are so, because of their ability to handle stressful situations.” I love that. And I believe it to be generally true. Most people believe I handle stressful situations well. And that’s flattering to me. I actually am generally a pretty even keeled guy. I never appear to get too worked-up about anything, and I’m usually regarded as a very calm-natured person. And I am…mostly. Contrary to popular belief, I do get stressed. I do get angry. I do get worried. And I do get worked-up. I hide my stress very, very well, but I manage it very, very poorly. That, mixed with the high-stress environment of selling can make for a very interesting outcome. And it isn’t a pretty one. Still, other people survive, even thrive, in highstress environments every day, right? So what’s wrong with me? I seem to be stuck in a world of stresses, but lack the traits to deal with those stresses effectively. That alone would put me on the fast track to health problems. But consider the fact that my dad, and his father, and my mother’s father, and my uncle, and two great uncles…all suffered from heart issues. Several suffered and never lived to tell about it. Consider the fact that hereditarily, I was a walking time bomb for a heart attack. It wasn’t a matter of if, it was genetically a matter of when. Add to that, the fact that I exercise rarely, and eat whatever I want, as often as I want, and as much as I want. I love food. Don’t get me wrong, I’m slightly overweight, but my size does not accurately reflect my eating habits. I’ve always been blessed to carry my weight, comfortably. But my life and my habits are cumulatively weighing against me. The odds are not in my favor. The deck is stacked. The game is rigged. I almost can’t win. But up to this point, I’ve worried virtually zero
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The Fitzpatrick family clowns around but Ricky’s heart scare was anything but funny; it was a wakeup call.
Cheer on Camp Hooray Watkinsville-based nonprofit Extra Special People has officially joined the Jackson County community. ESP held its first public event at their new camp property in Jefferson on Aug. 8. The Tug of Love began bright and early as teams began to trickle in, and teams of local businesses, community members and enforcement officers pulled it out against each other with the losers landing in the mud. Spectators young and old cheered the winning teams on to victory and some even ended up in the mud with them. Younger visitors enjoyed music, face painting and a bounce house and Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum braved the dunk tank finally getting dunked by ESP participant Rod Smith. Tugging ended with the Georgia Power team, which included several members of the Braselton Rotary Club, taking the win for the Lug category. The Lightweight winners came from Athens Academy, and Team Princess Avery took home the prize for the ladies. Each winning team was presented with handmade ESP art by ESP participants. The tugging events were followed by lunch donated by Wayne Poultry and Whole Foods. All proceeds of the day will help to facilitate ESP’s dreams for the future of the property. Those dreams were fully revealed during the Tug of Love. Before digging into lunch, the crowd gathered as ESP unveiled Jackson’s identity: Camp Hooray. The unveiling included a logo and a conceptual layout of the camp as it will look one day. It is ESP’s dream to make Camp Hooray the site of future overnight camps and weekend outings for the more than 250 individuals served. It is also envisioned that the camp will be a resource for the community as a venue for events and retreats. ESP’s participants and board gathered together to complete the announcement with the official Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. “It was such a special moment to share with our families and the Jackson County community. Announcing the name and revealing the long-term concept makes this dream feel real,” said ESP executive director Laura
Camp Hooray was the beneficiary of $13,000 raised during the recent Tug of Love. Braselton Rotary Club president Leigh Carroll captured these images. Whitaker. And real indeed as ESP camper Colin Allen exclaimed after the reveal, “It’s official, Camp Hooray is alive!” This was the second annual Tug of Love. Last year’s was put on by Leadership Jackson for Wellspring Camp which previously occupied the camp property. As Camp Hooray property manager Brianne Baine, put it, “We’re so excited by how well the day went. The Jackson County community was so supportive and enthusiastic, the teams were so full of energy and our sponsors were extraordinarily generous. The Tug of Love can only get better from here.” Raising $13,000 for Camp Hooray and bringing together 300 people, that certainly seems true. To learn more about Extra Special People, visit www.extraspecialpeople.com.
*** Extra Special People, Inc., (ESP), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit serving the eight-county area surrounding Watkinsville, was established in 1987 by Martha Wyllie. The first program, summer camp, was created to provide a place for kids with developmental disabilities to spend just a couple of weeks among children with the same special needs and talents as them. From that first 21-person summer camp session, Wyllie’s dream grew into a nonprofit with a year-round mission to offer social, functional and recreational activities that educate and engage children and young adults with disabilities ranging from cerebral palsy, Autism spectrum, traumatic brain injury, Down syndrome and other developmental delays. After Wyllie’s passing in 2005, the ESP Board of Directors selected one-time counselor and camp director Laura Whitaker, M. Ed., to lead the organization. With ever-expanding after-school programs, weekend clubs, an eightweek long summer camp and family resources, ESP now reaches more than 250 children, with an ongoing dream of reaching every Northeast Georgia family that has a need and a desire to help their special child grow and thrive. Contributing to this dream was the addition of 70 acres in Jackson County. With the support of the Strickland Family Foundation, ESP purchased the property from Wellspring Camp in December 2014. Camp Hooray, as the Jackson County property has been named, will one day continue the ESP mission by hosting overnight camps, weekend retreats and events.
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Women’s Expo is Saturday at Brenau Downtown Center Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door GAINESVILLE -- The Times is presenting the North Georgia Women’s Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Brenau Downtown Center in Gainesville. This inaugural event will connect the most powerful consumer group – women – with area businesses, services and agencies. “Women are linked to 85 percent of all consumer purchases, from autos to health care,” says Times Publisher Charlotte Atkins. “Our mission is to create an engaging showcase and forum that features exhibitors with products, services and opportunities for women.” The goal is also to celebrate, equip and inspire the women of North Georgia. In keeping with that The Times is partnering with the nonprofit WomenSource to spotlight its mission and the resources it offers to women in the area. “WomenSource stands ready to help make sure women here have the skills, information and support to succeed in life, whether that’s personally or professionally. It’s an amazing network of women and we’re thrilled to have them as a partner.” Atkins and Valerie Simmons-Walston of WomenSource and Brenau University, will be the stage emcees for the day. WomenSource will provide snapshot segments of the programs it offers throughout the year as will Brenau and other sponsors. The day will also feature prize giveaways that include groceries, oil changes, gift cards, two Michael Kors handbags and more.
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about it. I haven’t cared because I haven’t had to. I haven’t had any symptoms or warning signs or tell-tale signals that would lead me to believe that I might be slowly killing myself from the inside out. I’ve always been extremely blessed to have been healthy, regardless of my habits, all my life. Or have I? But I’m getting ahead of the story. Let’s back up and get a little perspective on how I got here. CHAPTER TWO: A MILLION MILES FROM HOME After a week-long stay in Folly Beach, S.C., we were seemingly ready for anything. Me, my beautiful wife Cretia and our two youngest children had just polished off a near-perfect week, capping off one of the best family vacations I can recall. In addition to hours in the water, at the pool and on the beach, ocean breezes in our hair, late mornings and later nights, we also took advantage of the local seafood fare. Treating each meal like it might be our last, we enjoyed the local cuisine, without restraint, including all manner of fried, salty, fatty dishes, until we couldn’t hold any more. It was exactly what I enjoyed. Life was very, very good. And I felt like I was going to live forever. We stayed that week, at The Tides, Folly’s premier, beach-front hotel. Top floor, beach side, wonderful service, picturesque views. We were living it up and enjoying every minute of it. Typically our vacations consisted of penny pinching and watching our expenses like a hawk. But this year, I’d saved some extra and
The Times is also publishing a new magazine – Moxie – that celebrates the women of North Georgia and their lives. It will be released at the Women’s Expo. “We have such a wealth and diversity of women in this part of Georgia. We want to showcase them and their individual and collective spirits. We have so much to learn from one another and about one another,” says Atkins. “Moxie means energy, courage and know-how. I think that captures the gals of North Georgia nicely, don’t you? It’s our hope that both the Women’s Expo and Moxie will become a touchstone for celebration, communication and connection among women here.” Brenau’s Downtown Center offers the perfect setting for this event plus ample parking for exhibitors and attendees. So make it a Girls’ Day Out and come to Downtown Gainesville to the Expo and linger for lunch and shopping on The Square. Tickets are $5 and are for sale at The Times and online at northgeorgiawomensexpo.com and will be available at the door. Vendor spaces are still available. Information and rates call also be found on the event website. The North Georgia Women’s Expo is sponsored by Brenau University, Farmers Insurance, Belk, WDUN and Jacobs Media, Pinnacle Custom Signs, Longstreet Clinic, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Academy Sports, Pilgrim’s Pride and the Gainesville Theatre Alliance.
planned ahead, and I told Cretia that I wanted us to splurge and have a week where we were pampered and fawned over and allowed to enjoy ourselves, without a constant worry about the cost of every little thing. So we did. And it had been a week to remember. Perfect. The morning of our return to North Georgia, we rose a little earlier than we had been, and reluctantly started getting packed. While Cretia gathered our things and started organizing our bags, I grabbed the small cooler and headed out to the ice machine to pack the kids’ snacks for the fivehour drive back home. Out the door, down the hall, and when I rounded the corner past the elevator, my arms suddenly felt a little odd. Like someone was squeezing them. I shook them out, massaged my upper arms a little. But the pressure remained. The fleeting thought of a heart attack or stroke, briefly entered my mind, but as the feeling began to slowly pass, I wrote it off to some strange case of gas or indigestion. Mistake No. 1. I got the ice, came back to the room and sat on the edge of the bed, just to get my bearings. My arms were still tingling, although not as pressured as they were a few minutes before. Cretia looked over. “What’s wrong?” she asked, seriously. “Nothing,” I lied. “Just… my arms feel funny. Gas, I guess. I’ll be OK.” And I got up, grabbed the everpresent bottle of Pepto and threw back a big swig. “I’ll be fine. Don’t worry.” Cretia went back to her packing, but continued eyeballing me with concern. “I’m fine!” I laughed. “Stop worrying.” A couple of hours later,
we’re Georgia bound, me behind the wheel, arms feeling funny again. And my chest was starting to feel tight. Still blew it off as gas and tried to reassure my wife that again, everything was OK, I was fine, and it was nothing. As the miles ticked off, my pains got worse. And worse. It came in waves that lasted about a minute, then subsided for anywhere from five to thirty minutes before slowly rising up in intensity again. And each successive wave seemed to grow stronger. Before long, as a rush of pain would hit, it became harder and harder to focus on driving. So Cretia finally took the wheel and I moved to the passenger seat where I would battle waves of pain in my chest and left arm, doubling over, wondering why this wouldn’t pass, and why I couldn’t figure it out. If my foot had been hurting, or my elbow or ear…I think I could’ve tolerated it more. But something in my head, something psychological was gnawing at me, was scaring me, because it was my chest. Something about hurting in my chest was starting to scare me that something might really be wrong. Although I would still refuse to admit to Cretia that I was worrying, we both knew something ominous was building. We stopped at a local gas station. Cretia took the kids to the bathroom. I declared I would remain with the car and top off the gas…a decision that would prove to be one of the many small miracles we believe God orchestrated, knowing what was about to happen. While the family was inside, another wave hit me, out for all the world to see. And it was tough. The other patrons at the pumps probably wondered who I was talking to, as I told myself over and over and over
WomenSource’s Power of Purse fundraiser is Sept. 8 GAINESVILLE – WomenSource is hosting the eighth annual Power of the Purse fundraising event honoring community heroes on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Heroes this year include an incredible group of women who strengthen the community every day will be celebrated Power of the Purse on Sept. 8 at Chattahoochee Country Club. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the vendor marketplace and buffet dinner, the program and fashion show will begin at 7 p.m. This year’s fashion show will feature models whose career choice or community volunteerism supports the greater good. These women have been selected as 2015 Community Heroes: Haydeé Anderson, Holly Bales and daughter Addi, Angie Caton, Daphne David, Katie B. Davis, Christie Grice, Amanda Lammers, Brenda Martin, Jennifer McCall, Lindsey McCamy, Ann Nixon, Marcia Price, Wanda Vance, Brandee Thomas, Jody Wall and Jananne Waller. The event is being sponsored by Brenau University and North Georgia Community Foundation. Power of the Purse is the largest fundraising event for WomenSource. The proceeds allow WomenSource to continue its mission of encouraging personal and professional success for women of all ages and backgrounds in Northeast Georgia by providing quality programs and educational sessions to the women of our community. The Power of the Purse is open to the public. You do not need to be a member of WomenSource to attend; however, res-
“You can do this. You can do this. You can do this.” When Cretia and the kids returned, I took a trip inside to get a milk and some more Pepto, certain that would put an end to this craziness. By this time, I was only whispering to the cashier “Thank you”, and I walked out, stooped over in pain, still thinking that this could be indigestion. We got back on the road, ready to get home to more comfortable surroundings. But only a few miles down the impossibly crowded interstate, the pains ran through me again, this time, almost more than I could bear. I still laughed it off as the wave subsided, and told the kids “Whew, that was a tough one!” Inside though, I was hoping they would worry. I had to be a pitiful picture to them by that time. Still insisting it must be gas, I finally gave in around the Newberry, S.C., exit to stopping by a local drugstore to get some antacid or baking soda. My thinking was, if I drank enough antacid and ate enough baking soda, it would either counter the indigestion or make me burp and release this gas bubble from hell, stuck in my chest. By the time we arrived, my arm and chest were killing me again, but I gritted my teeth and went on in. First thing...over to the blood pressure machine. Just to see. I sat down, barely able to sit up straight, pressed the button and what seemed like twenty minutes later, I get my results. “I think 172/104 is high, right?”I said to myself as the numbers appeared. Still, I ignored the flashing neon warnings, and got up to complete my original mission. As I clutched my chest and rubbed my left arm, I had a quick conversation with the pharmacist on duty. I mentioned my blood pres-
ervations are highly encouraged as this event sells out each year. Reserve your tickets on or before Tuesday, Sept. 1. The cost to attend Power of the Purse is $50 per person or a $600 table sponsorship, which includes reserved seating and complimentary gifts for eight people. To make an individual or table reservation, or be an event sponsor, contact WomenSource by phone at 770-503-9060, by email at pop@womensource.info, or register online at womensource.info prior to the event. ABOUT WOMENSOURCE The mission of WomenSource is to encourage personal and professional success for women of all ages and backgrounds in Northeast Georgia by connecting them with existing community resources. We make a difference in women’s lives by conducting events and providing educational programming and networking opportunities in essential areas such as emotional, physical and financial health, life transitions, discrimination, career and business. WomenSource was formed after a 2007 community needs assessment, commissioned by the United Way of Hall County, revealed a need to coordinate and expand upon the available support systems to help women in our community. Women helping women. It’s who we are. All WomenSource programs and events are made possible by funding from memberships, sponsorships, and grants. Learn more at www.womensource.info.
sure and told her about the pains, and asked her what she thought the problem might be. She agreed...gas. She then suggested Pepcid to make sure it didn’t happen again, and that I get home so I can rest. (Mental note to never go back to that pharmacy again. Ever.) Heading back to the car, I was no better. Worse, actually. But I was trying to be strong in front of the wife and kids, of course. I drank half the bottle of Pepto and ate two spoonfuls of baking soda, hoping to force this terrible “gas” up and out. No luck. It continued. Cretia asked “What do you want me to do?” Which wasn’t exactly a question. It was more of her polite way of telling me to confirm her thoughts that we needed to
do something, definitive. “Let’s go get something to eat. The kids are hungry,” I said. Looking at me like I must be completely out of my mind, she finally agreed and we pulled into a local fast food drive-thru and ordered our fare of fatty, cheesy burgers, deep fried fries slathered in salt and a supersized soft drinks. That was a meal I never got to eat. Ricky Fitzpatrick is an awardwinning 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 Three and beyond
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Move On When Ready expanding options The high school education of Georgia students is currently being transformed with expanding opportunities to work on high school studies as well as accumulating credits toward a vocational certificate or college degree. Students can show their mastery of a program of study and advance along their educational pursuits. For some students, who may be bored in a traditional high school classroom setting and are eager to begin their career path or further education, Move On When Ready is allowing new doors to open. What is the Move On When Ready program? Move On When Ready is Georgia’s new dual enrollment program that allows high school students (9th 12th grade) to earn college credit while working on their high school diploma. Move On When Ready replaces Accel, HOPE Grant for dual enrollment and the previous Move On When Ready program. The new Move On When Ready program now covers tuition, mandatory fees and provides a book allowance. Why was the Move On When Ready program created? The new Move On When Ready program is easier for students, parents and schools to understand _ it is streamlined with one funding source and one set of eligibility requirements and regulations. In addition, Move On When Ready aims to expand dual enrollment opportunities by increasing the number of courses students can take for college credit and removing financial barriers to student participation. The goal of Move On When Ready is to increase college access and completion, and prepare students to enter the workforce with the skills they need to succeed. What are the benefits for a student participating in the Move On When Ready dual enrollment program? There are several benefits for students who participate in Move On When Ready. • Introduces students to college-level coursework. • Earning college credits while still in high school may enable students to graduate early and/or possibly even earn an associate degree or certificate. • Helps students adjust to certain aspects of the college experience (e.g., classes, coursework, instruction, being on a college campus) so the transition from high school to college may be easier. • Students who participate in a dual enrollment program are more likely to go to college and get a college degree. • Students may be able to take classes that are not offered at their high school, especially in subject areas they are interested in for a potential career. • Participating in a dual
enrollment program demonstrates a student’s ability to handle more difficult coursework which is something college admissions officers may look upon favorably during admissions and recruiting. • Taking college-level classes while still in high school may build confidence and encourage those students who may not be thinking about college to reconsider. Who is eligible to participate in Move On When Ready? All high school students (9th-12th grade) attending a public or private high school in Georgia or home study program operated in accordance with O.C.G.A. 202-690(c) can participate in Move On When Ready. Students should begin receiving program information and materials in 8th grade in preparation for high school. Public high schools are required to provide Move On When Ready program information and materials to each 8th grade student when the student is developing his or her individual graduation plan. How do eligible high schools and postsecondary institutions participate in Move On When Ready? Each eligible high school (public, private or home study program) must complete a MOWR Program Participation Agreement as provided by the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) in order to participate in the program. What do students have to do to participate in Move On When Ready? To participate in Move On When Ready, students sign an advisement form with their high school or home study program, meet the admissions requirements at the postsecondary institution of their choice and make satisfactory academic progress. Interested students should see their high school counselor and visit GAcollege411. org for program information and the application. What class/classes will be available to students? Approved classes may include degree level or nondegree level courses in the five main academic areas (English, math, science, social studies and foreign language), as well as electives, career, technical and agricultural offerings. The courses a student chooses each term must be listed on his or her Move On When Ready application and must be approved by his or her high school and the postsecondary institution he or she will be attending. When will Move On When Ready be offered? While in high school, eligible students may choose to pursue a postsecondary degree or certificate. Students should speak with their high school counselor to explore the options associated with this opportunity.
How does a student apply to participate in Move On When Ready? Eligible high school students may choose to pursue their high school diploma by: 1. Completing required courses as listed on the GADOE High School Required Course List, including two English, two math, two science, and two social studies courses, the associated end of course tests for each, and one health and physical education course (courses that would normally be taken during the 9th and 10th grade year); and, 2. Enrolling at an eligible participating postsecondary institution and earning one of the following: a. Associate degree, b. Technical diploma, or c. Two certificates in one specific career pathway, all postsecondary academic education, technical education and training prerequisites for any state, national, or industry occupational certifications or licenses required to work in the field as determined by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). What are the deadlines to submit the application? Move On When Ready students can enroll in online courses if the course is on the approved course list. Students should carefully consider whether an online course is a good fit for them before enrolling. Public school students participating in Move On When Ready are required to take all appropriate EOCs. Students who are home schooled or attend a private school are not required to take EOCs. What are the deadlines to submit the application? Beginning Fall term 2015, students may participate in Move On When Ready for all terms. • Fall, spring and summer semesters • Fall, winter, spring and summer quarters Students attending an eligible public or private high school or participating in the GAMES Academy or the Advanced Academy of Georgia should complete the Move On When Ready online application which can be found on GAcollege411.org. Home study students must complete the paper application which can be printed from GAcollege411.org. The application has three parts: • Students and parents complete Part A • High school counselors or home study instructors complete Part B • Postsecondary institutions complete Part C All three sections of the application must be completed and submitted to GSFC: Fax: 770.724.9249 Mail: Georgia Student Finance Commission Attention: Student Aid Services 2082 East Exchange Place Tucker, GA 30084
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What expenses does the Move On When Ready program cover for eligible participants? Students who meet all eligibility requirements will receive a student-specific award amount to be applied to tuition, mandatory fees and books. The postsecondary institution cannot charge the student any additional tuition or mandatory fee costs for approved MOWR courses. The postsecondary institution must provide the required textbooks for the approved MOWR courses. How the books are provided to the MaWR student is determined by the postsecondary institution.
The aid is paid to the postsecondary institution. The award chart for Move On When Ready can be found on GAcollege411.org. Students may incur expenses for course related fees and supplies required for a particular course or optional fee charged by the postsecondary institution. If the postsecondary institution provided the textbooks through a lending program, the student may be charged a lost or damaged book fee if the book is not returned in the required condition. The student is responsible for tuition and fees for any course taken that is not on the MOWR Approved Course Directory and the student’s MOWR application. See your high scho0ol counselor to learn more.
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Career & college fair is Sept. 17 A career and college fair is being held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Jefferson Arena. The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce’s education committee is partnering with Commerce High School, East Jackson Comprehensive High School, Heritage Academy, Jackson County Comprehensive High School and Jefferson High School to connect high school students and their families with employers and post-secondary institutions.
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS VW car show in Jefferson. The second annual VW Car Show will be held downtown Jefferson from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, in the Regions parking lot. “DragEn Your Wagon” is sponsored by Any Volks VW Card Club of Jefferson and Main Street Jefferson. Community pep rally for JCCHS Panthers. From 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, will be the community pep rally for Jackson County Comprehensive High School on the football field. There will games and food and fun. Come on out and support the Panthers. Fin d 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. 4 and 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. 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. Youth program. Hoschton United Methodist Church announces the formation of a new program geared to the youth beginning on Aug. 19 and continuing every Wednesday evening in conjunction with Bible Study, UMYF, United Methodist Youth Fellowhip. All young people are invited to come enjoy dinner and then have worship and fellowship together. Braselton Farmers Market. Visit the market every Friday from 4-7 p.m. between now and Oct. 16. Located on Harrison Street between Davis and Frances streets, the market attracts a variety of vendors with fresh-picked vegetables, home-crafted jellies and jams and more. Jefferson Farmers Market. The Jefferson Farmers Market is in full swing with fresh products from local vendors offering fresh vegetables fruits, jams and jellies, baked goods and more. The market is held on Saturdays on the square in downtown Jefferson. Cruise-in. American Street Rodders host cruise-ins on the first Saturday of each month from April through October on City Square in Hoschton, beginning at 5 p.m. The annual car show will be held in conjunction with the Hoschton Fall Festival which will be Sept. 25-27. United Way campaign kickoff and Day of Caring. The United Way of Northeast Georgia is kicking off its 2015 campaign and hosting its Day of Caring on Friday, Aug. 26. The kickoff will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the Athena Ballroom of the Athens Classic Center. Special guests and honorary campaign chairman for the campaign will be University
of Georgia head baseball coach Scott Stricklin. Breakfast is being provided by Levy Restaurants. Free parking will be available in the deck. For more information on the United Way of Northeast Georgia, contact 706-543-5254 or visit www. unitedwaynega.org
ext. 205 or email peaceplace@peaceplaceinc.org if you would like to support the tournament as a donor. Tax-deductible monetary donations, raffle items, food, gift certificates, etc., are welcome. Sponsorships are also sought by the Sept. 1 deadline. Call Nikki Tobias at 770307-3633 ext. 206 or email ntobias@peaceplaceinc.org
Third annual Primal Rush. Benefiting The Tree House, the children’s advocacy centre serving families of Barrow, Jackson and Banks counties, the event, which will take place Saturday, Aug. 29, at Crow’s Lake in Jefferson. This year’s Primal Rush is a trail running event. There are various entry fees for each race. And for those unable to attend, they can still support the race by donating $20 and still receive a T-shirt. There is a kids’ run starting early that the children can come out and participate. Competitors can take on the 5K or the 10K or both. See www.primalrushtr.com South Hall Rotary 5K. The second annual South Hall Rotary 5K will be held beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, in Flowery Branch. Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County, University of North Georgia scholarship fund and other local charities. Registration is now $25 with walk-up registration of $30 beginning at 6 a.m. on the day of the officially-timed 5K, which begins at 5117 Main St., in Flowery Branch. Send your check to South Hall Rotary, 4977 Lanier A Islands Parkway Suite 11, Buford, GA 30518. 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 be held benefitting Peace Place. The event will tee off at 1:30 p.m. and entry is $75 per person or $300 per team with mulligans and spring purchases available. Call 770-307-3633
35 Call 770-869-3999 or visit www.JaemorFarms.com 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
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.
Volunteer Appreciation Day. Friends of the BraseltonWest Jackson Library will hold a Volunteer Appreciation Day on Sept. 21 from 1-3 p.m. at Higher Grounds Coffee House. This is for all volunteers and substitutes. Come join the fun which will include light refreshments and a chance to win door prizes including a gift certificate to Cotton Calf Kitchen, a classic American steakhouse which will be downtown Braselton’s newest restaurant. Located in the Braselton Brothers Store complex whichis part of the town’s hstoric redevelopment project, will be serving dry-aged steaks. Reservations to the volunteer appreciation event are desired and can be made by calling Marilyn Deal at 770-289-7224 or 770-9653319 or email Dan Aldridge at friendsbwjlibrary@gmail. net. There is also a signup sheet in the AFTERWORDS store.
“Boys of Fall” corn maze. Jaemor Farms’ 10th annual corn maze will be open Saturday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Nov. 8 at Jaemor Farms, located at 5340 Cornelia Highway in Alto. With the theme, “Boys of Fall” celtheTfun,2 the9 teams, Uebrating GUS the heroes and the history of football, the South’s popular fall sport, you can also challenge the maze. September hours will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 1-6 p.m. on Sunday. The cost is $10 for adults ages 13-64; $9 for youth ages 3-12 with children under 2 admitted free with an adult ticket. You can also pay $14 for an allaccess pass (ages 3 and up) for the maze, hayride and attractions. aemor Farms is located 12 miles north of Gainesville at mile marker
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. Secret Santa car show. Oakwood’s annual Secret Santa car show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the University of North Georgia, 3820 Mundy Mill Road in Gainesville. Oct. 17 is the rain date. There is free spectator admission and parking with registration for show vehicles – rods, muscle and classic cars, antiques and imports, race cars, trucks and motorcycles – is $25 with proceeds going to the Oakwood Secret Santa Program. Registration is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with 12 “Best Of” awards, top 25 plaques and a 50-50 raffle. At 3 p.m., there will be drawings for more than $2,000 sponsored by Store More Self Storage of Oakwood and you must be present to win. Enjoy prizes, food, arts and crafts and a silent auction with the Martin Adams Band performing. For more information, visit www.secretsantacarshow. com or email secreatsantacarshow@gmail.com You can also call Kina at 678-4914704 for vendor information or Tony at 770-536-4985 for vehicle information.
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