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High school graduation season is here Pomp and Circumstance and alma maters will be on the minds this week as commencement ceremonies are held at area high schools.

“Graduation is the capstone of a student’s K-12 academic career,” says Gwinnett County Schools CEO/Superintendent Alvin Wilbanks.

Mill Creek High School graduation will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, at Markham Field.

Katherine Victoria Harrison is Mill Creek High School’s Valedic-

torian and Birk Evavold is the Salutatorian. Mill Creek has 263 honor graduates among its 799 graduates.

Jefferson High School will hold graduation at 8 p.m. on Friday at Memorial Stadium. Valedictorian

is Evan Shirreffs and Chase Piperato is the salutatorian. Thesenior breakfast is Thursday morning.

East Jackson Comprehensive High School will hold its graduation ceremony at 8 p.m. on Friday, May

29, at Eagle Stadium. Valedictorian is Ryan Robinett and salutatorian is Lesse Fulcher.

Senior awards night for East Jackson was held Tuesday.

Making history is Jackson County Comprehensive High School as its hosts its first Saturday morning graduation on May 30 at 10 a.m. at the stadium. Tristan Gaskins is valedictorian and salutatorian is Abigail Hensley.

Jackson County Comprehensive High School seniors will have their honors night at 6:30 p.m. on Thurs-

day, May 21, in the high school auditorium.

JCCHS is beginning a new tradition for the seniors by collecting letters in the front office from anyone who wants to write congratulatory remarks, encouragement and memories to members of this year’s senior class. If you would like to write a senior a letter, write their first and last name on the front of the envelope and drop it off in the JCCHS front office.

Commerce High School held graduation exercises on May 15.

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Savanna Bagwell, Tristan Gaskins, Matthew Nilsen and Tan Tonge will be representing Jackson County at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Chmapionship in Grand island, Neb., June 21-26. Funds are now being raised to cover the team’s expenses and strides are being made toward the $5,000 cost. Community support provides items for Tuesday’s silent auction held during the annual awards recognition dinner. Donations can be directed to Jackson County Extension, P.O. Box 760, Jefferson, GA 30549.

4-H’ers are taking aim at national archery title

By LEANNE AKIN

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Jackson County 4-H Senior Recurve Archery Team was named the state-winning team at the Georgia 4-H Target Challenge Weekend and State Archery Tournament on Saturday, April 25, at Rock Eagle 4-H Center.

This award enabled Savana Bagwell, Tristan Gaskins, Matthew Nilsen and Tan Tonge to claim Master 4-H’er honors, the

highest accolade given to Georgia 4-H youth.

The team also claimed the second place FITA team in Senior Recurve. Nilsen, a ninth grader, walked away with the second high overall recurve archer and graduating senior Tristan Gaskins claimed the third high overall. Bagwell is an 11th grader and Tonge is a ninth grader.

With the win, the team secured a spot in the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championship in Grand Island, Neb., on June 21-26.

Because this marks the first time that Jackson County Archery has made it to Nationals, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners provided special recognition to the team and their coaches at the board’s May 18 meeting. Jackson County Extension Coordinator Keri Hobbs presented the competitors at the meeting.

“Going to Nationals is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and an experience that all of these kids want to have,” say coaches Melinda Gaskins and Michael Reynolds.

“It’s not about the win, it’s about what it takes to get there. Hard work, good sportsmanship and the determination to do the best you can in representing yourself and your team.”

By participating in shooting sports, youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of hunting and archery and more. The activities of the 4-H shooting program and the sup-

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Memorials paid to fallen law enforcement officers Sheriff Mangum, Cruz Thomas family attends National Peace Officers Memorial Service Last week was National Police Week, and law enforcement officers from around the country descended on Washington, D.C., to visit their congressmen to discuss crime and justice issues important to their communities.

On May 15, a memorial service was held to pay tribute to the 131 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Among them was Cruz Thomas, who served as a deputy in both Jackson and Franklin counties. His family attended the special ceremony.

Congressman Doug Collins, whose father was a Georgia state trooper, greeted Sheriff Janis Mangum of Jackson County and Sheriff Randy Shirley of Stephens County at his Capitol Hill office.

Sheriff Mangum is the only female county sheriff in her state and only the second in its history.

“Janis is as tough as any sheriff I know,” said Rep. Collins. “What’s more, she cares about the people she serves. She brings humanity to the job important in our tight-knit

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Ninth District.” He said that she and Sheriff Shirley, lifelong Northeast Georgia residents, know how to adapt to big changes taking place in their region.

“Our area is becoming an attractive location for more and more suburban commuters, who expect the same activities and services as anywhere else – while longtime constituents expect typical peace and quiet,” said Rep. Collins. “Sheriff Shirley is one. He knows every corner of Stephens County and how to keep it safe.”

The three Northeast Georgians participated in a Google video “hangout” with Rep. Dave Reichert (WA08), chairman of the House Law Enforcement Caucus, and police from around the country.

“I’ve been looking forward to seeing my Northeast Georgia friends – to talk to them about ways I can assist,” said Rep. Collins.

He pointed to his Comprehensive Justice

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During the Jackson County Law Enforcement Memorial Service held May 12 at Living Word Church, Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum lights a candle in memory of Deputy Cruz Thomas as family members and Jefferson Police Chief Joe Wirthman look on. Another candle was added this year to those lit for others killed in the line of duty including Sheriff Clifford Barber, Deputy Eddie Roe Evans, Braselton Police Officer Todd Helcher and Pendergrass Police Officer Chris Ruse. See more at ClickThePaper.com

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The Jackson County Board of Commissioners recognized the Master 4-Her’s who will be traveling to the National Championship in June. County Extension Coordinator Keri Hobbs, accompanied by coach Michael Reynolds and coach Melinda Gaskins (not pictured) introduced the Tristen Gaskins, Tan Tonge, Savana Bagwell and Matthew Nilsen to commissioners who pose for a photo before moving on to other business.

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In the competition, individuals will show their expertise in three elements. To ready them for Nationals, team members have been getting some advice and critiques from coaches of the national winning Morgan County team.

Gaskins, who is actively in-

volved in other 4-H activities as well, is even borrowing a bow which has been to nationals three times. Gaskins will be working as a counselor at Camp Wahsega this summer but will get a week off to make the trip with the team. He and Tonge are also involevd with the Jackson County 4-H Senior Robotics Team, “The Chargers.”

In order for the team to make the trip to Nebraska happen, some extensive fundraising is needed. It is hoped that there will be sufficient support to fund the travel and equipment expenses.

More than 250 were in-

vited to Tuesday evening’s annual 4-H awards banquet and Hobbs said some of the needed fundraising was expected to go on.

Jackson County 4-H also has a compound bow shooting component which was added three years ago, says Melinda Gaskins, who has been coaching for five years.

Donations for the team’s trip to Nationals can be directed to Jackson County Extension, P.O. Box 760, Jefferson, GA 30549.

For more information about Jackson County 4-H, call 706-367-6344.

Braselton town council taps new auditing firm

By FARAH BOHANNON

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The Town of Braselton will be utilizing the auditing services of Mauldin & Jenkins after a decision made at the Braselton Town Council meeting on May 11.

The town had distributed a request for proposal (RFP) for independent auditing services for FY15, FY16 and FY17. A total of six proposals were received from the following places — Mauldin & Jenkins (a cost of $21,500), Marshall, Jones & Co. ($25,000), Rushton & Company ($36,925), Carr, Riggs & Ingram ($43,000), Alexander, Almand & Bangs ($43,000), and Brown, Nelms & Co. ($47,300). Braselton had previously been using Brown, Nelms & Co. After a careful and thorough review, the town finance department recommends the use of Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, located out of Atlanta.

“Mauldin & Jenkins is one of the most extensive auditing firms in Georgia,” said Town Manager Jennifer Dees. “We checked their references, and see that they always do a great job. I am actually familiar with them because they audit some of the SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) programs we are involved in. They also have the lowest price.”

Councilman Richard Mayberry spoke up and asked what amount the town had been previously paying for auditing services. Dees said that Brown, Nelms & Co. charged $47,300 which not only included the base fee, but others as well. She said it was much more than they expected to pay so Mauldin & Jenkins is the better choice.

The council members voted to engage Mauldin & Jenkins for the town’s auditing services.

On May 7, the town council held a special called meeting immediately following the work session, regarding the authorization of the issuance of Braselton’s Series 2015 water and sewerage revenue bonds and other related matters.

Trey Monroe, the bond salesman, was present to answer any questions, and Dees said that the pricing more than exceeds the criteria for refunding profitability which Mayor Bill Orr likes to see realized before pursing a bond issue.

Dees also said there are still a number of steps to take for the resolution to be completed, such as going to a judge for validation. A hearing date of May 29 has been set where the bonds will presumably be validated. Monroe said the numbers cannot be changed as of right now.

Councilman Tony Funari made a motion to accept the authorization of the issuance of the town’s Series 2015 water and sewerage revenue bonds. The motion passed unanimously.

An alcohol license application from Scott Patrick Reynolds for Pat’s Eatery located at 2625 Old Winder Highway, Suite C, for wine and malt beverage consumption was accepted The business is located near the Sherwin

Williams building, where Barberitos was previously located.

Mayor Orr also noted that Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco had recently received Officer of the Year honors from the American Legion Post 53.

The council also held a 30-minute executive session on pending or potential litigation and land acquisition but took no action after returning into regular session.

in the first days of the current 114th Congress.

He explained that the bill is modeled on Georgia’s conservative reforms, its goal to increase treatment for mentally ill offenders, reduce recidivism rates and save taxpayer money.

Primarily, the hangout was a “listening session” centering on widely broadcast conflicts in Missouri and Maryland and possible technological solutions.

Participants discussed body cameras, for example, which police officer could wear to prevent misinformation from spreading.

Sheriff Shirley expressed concerns that funding body cameras for every officer would be difficult.

Others expressed concern for the privacy of witnesses to crimes and innocent pedestrians.

Sheriff Mangum explained that her department is already equipped with squad car “dash cams” and is reserving judgement on expensive upgrades. “In Jackson County, thanks to recorded audio, we were able to prove an officer was innocent of a racial profiling accusation,” she said.

“Our technology works.”

According to Rep. Collins, “The big problem is a lot of criminal cases are being played out in the media.

But the media is always going to focus on what’s going

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Congressman Doug Collins welcomed Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley and Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum to his office last week. Sheriff Mangum says she plans to submit a commentary on the memorial ceremony experience. wrong. We need to do a better job pointing out what’s going right. ” “As the saying goes, if it bleeds, it leads,” said Sheriff Shirley. “But criminal investigations take a long time. Instead of rushing to judgment, we need time to let our justice system do its job.” He said that sometimes a simple acknowledgement helps his officers do theirs. “Technology isn’t just a tool to record crimes or negativity. Support on social media can definitely increase police morale. We can always use more encouragement.”

Also during National Police Week, the House of Representatives voted for a national “Blue Alert” system that would help to quickly locate perpetrators of anti-police violence.

The Georgia sheriffs ended their trip to Washington at the 34th annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service outside the Capitol, where President Barack Obama lead a wreath in memory of 131 officers killed in the line of duty.

“The ceremony recognized the lives of those who sacrificed it all,” said Sheriff Shirley. “Seeing members of Congress share the stage with president made me proud. It was a solemn and moving experience.”

The family of the late DeputyThomas was among the families of fallen law enforcement officers who were on hand for the memorial ceremony during which a flower was placed for each fallen officer.

Memorial Day events are on tap To many, Memorial Day, is the federal holiday that takes place every year on the last Monday of May. “This year, May 25 is just another chance for a three-day weekend. It’s also known as the official start of summer and is a day devoted to getting great sale deals at the mall.

However, the true meaning and value of Memorial Day goes far beyond barbecues and mattress sales,” says American Legion Post 56 commander Gene Bennett.

“Americans should take a moment from their day of celebrations and leisure to reflect on the sacrifices of those who have given their lives for this great nation. Memorial Day is a day to honor all of the Americans who have died in military service to

our country,” said Bennett.

Post 56 is sponsoring the annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, May 25, in downtown Jefferson at the old courthouse. The ceremony will start at 8:30 a.m. and end around 9:30 a.m.

New this year is a Memorial Day Parade starting at 2 p.m. in downtown Jefferson Cyclists ages 6 and older are invited to participate in a group bike ride. All bikes should be decorated in red, white and blue with streamers, flags, balloons and more.

“It would be great to have the streets lined with patriotic citizens from Jackson County and the surrounding areas,” said Bennett.

“Both the Memorial Day Ceremony and parade is a good way to honor those who lost

The American Legion Post 56, Jackson County has named Chief of Police Terry Esco of the Braselton Police Department as their Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for 2015.

Chief Esco was presented the award by Commander Gene Bennett. He received a Certificate of Meritorious Service, a gift card and an American Legion Challenge coin as well as an American Legion Riders Challenge coin by Post 56 Senior Vice Commander Bob Stites.

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Hospital receives EMT oath plaque from author

Barrow’s Kim Baggett honored as District 10 Paramedic of Year Barrow County Emergency Services is joining the American College of Emergency Physicians and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians in marking this week as National EMS Week.

This year’s theme is “EMS Strong” and the department was able to nominate one of its strongest to represent them at the recent Region 10 Awards as our Paramedic of the Year.

“Kimberly Baggett truly represents the kind of personnel that we all try to be,” said Chief John Skinner.

“She is truly ‘EMS Strong’ and we are thrilled to have been able to nominate her for this award.”

Baggett is a 19-year veteran with the department and works as a firefighter and paramedic. She comes to work every shift with a great attitude and strives to give excellent patient care when on calls. Her strong work ethic makes her continue to grow in her knowledge of her job and embrace challenges she may face.

After hearing FF/PMDC Kim Baggett received Paramedic of the Year, a coworker said, “I was not surprised. Kim displays excellent paramedic skills. But this could be said for anyone that holds this certification.

So what makes Kim the perfect choice? The answer is simple – HEART!!! FF/ Pmdc Baggett cares! Her demeanor and bedside manners represents our department highly. I have said this only a few times in my 33

years as a firefighter – If I or my family was ever in the need of emergency care, I would be blessed if Ms. Kim was the paramedic responding to my need.”

Barrow County Emergency Services proudly handles the EMS services for all Barrow County citizens.

When a citizen has a lifethreatening medical issue, they can call 911 and rest assured that highly-trained personnel are responding to assist them. They can know that when an ambulance pulls up, the personnel coming with it strive every day to be EMS Strong.

was written specifically for the two people whose offenses had been widely discussed during the meeting, it, in reality, applied to everyone entering the Georgia EMS system.

I was surprised how well It was received, even to the point that many requested a copy of the “Oath” after the speaking session was over.

Subsequently, the EHSAC group adopted the “Oath” as an official EMS Division document as did the Georgia EMS Directors Assn. Rocco Miranda, the Director of the National Assn. of EMTs, called and also wanted to use the “Oath.” Then the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (publishers of the “Orange” Textbook” and the Brady Company (publishers of Grant and Murray’s Vehicle Rescue Text) asked permission to publish the “Oath” in their textbooks.

As time went on, it appeared on a number of National and International Web sites. In fact, I am constantly amazed at it wide usage throughout the world.

Thus, this is the story of the EMT “Oath.” The “Prayer” was also subsequently written but not for such a dramatic circumstance. Unfortunately, it has not been widely used as the Oath.

I am very proud that something “bad” turned into something “good” and the result has been used on such a wide spread basis.

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Kim Baggett received Paramedic of the Year honors at a recent Region 10 Awards Banquet presented by Jim Dove, executive director of the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission.

‘Give Burns the Boot’ drive is continuing The firefighters from Barrow County Emergency Services need your support during the 26th annual “Give Burns the Boot” drive on May 15, 22 and 29.

Firefighters are asking that citizens donate as much as possible, no matter how big or small the donation.

Proceeds help the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation fulfill its mission to educate the public in burn awareness and prevention, support medical facilities in the care of burns in Georgia and assist burn survivors in their recovery.

The Foundation fulfills the mission through several different programs including the Chesney Fallen Firefighters Memorial Grant Program, named in memory of the Gwinnett County firefighter and Forsyth County volunteer who died in the line of duty. The program provides funding to fire departments’ fire safety/burn prevention programs.

In the last 12 years, the Foundation has awarded more than $230,000 to departments across the state.

The Foundation also works closely with both the Burn Center at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta and the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta. Each center receives grant funding each year. The funding helps these facilities acquire equipment and send personnel to conferences on burn care treatment and rehabili-

“It was a pleasure to have us represented at the awards dinner by Kim as our Paramedic of the Year,” said Chief Skinner. “She is a great example of the kind of men and women that work for this department.”

the State had no funds for such activities so three of us in Albany created a not-forprofit Foundation to sponsor such events. To start the account, we each put $25 in an account and through accumulated $378,000 before the state finally took over the training process. (they “could do it cheaper” HA!) During one of our conferences with about 450 attending, I was told of misconduct events of two EMTs from other towns in Georgia....

Otherwise, both of those people had good reputations and their supervisors did not want to lose them as EMTs. After giving considerable thought on how to deal with those people, I decided that the whole Georgia EMS system needed some type of pledge that people would take upon graduation similar to the Hippocratic Oath that I swore to abide by when I graduated from Emory Medical School. I departed from the meeting for about an hour so I could go to my office and type such an “Oath.”

Upon returning to the meeting, I asked the two “offenders” to stand at their place in the audience, raise their right hands, and repeat the “Oath” after me. Then, I asked the entire audience to do the same, stand, raise their right hand, and repeat the newly prepared Oath. In that way, I tried to make everyone in attendance to realize that although the “Oath”

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On hand for the dedication of the EMT oath plaque provided to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton by Charles Braselton Gillespie M.D. was Dan Palmer, Emergency Department Manager; Renee Poisson, Administrative Assistant; Mike Skobba, Chief Nursing Officer; Anthony Williamson, President, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton; Todd Jordan, MD, Assistant Medical Director of the Emergency Department at NGMC Braselton; and Larry Cone, Paramedic; and Ashley Tipton, RN

Charles Braselton Gillespie, M.D., has a new tie with Braselton with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton’s recent dedication of a plaque displaying the EMT oath which he authored in the early 1970s.

Gillespie was the original chairman of the Georgia Emergency Health Services Advisory Council (EHSAC) serving under Governor Jimmy Carter.

“It was that council that set up all the original regulations for the EMS service in Georgia... I was involved in the EMS program for 9 years after Gov. Carter appointed me a s the first director of the program in 1972,” said Gillespie, whos shares this story about the oath as well as the EMT prayer (which can be seen on Page 6A) One part of the program was to sponsor EMS training sessions. In the beginning,

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Money raised by Barrow County Emergency Services’ firefighters also goes to Camp Oo-U-La, Georgia’s only camp held exclusively for burn-injured children.

Last year, the camp celebrated its 22nd anniversary and welcomed 74 campers.

The campers experience an entire week where they get to feel like kids again, regardless of their physical features. The cost for both the campers and volunteers is covered entirely by the GFBF. To help keep the fire fa-

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Firefighter/Paramedic David Schuler is chairing this fund-raising project for Barrow County Emergency Services.

“Please give generously when a firefighter asks for your support,” Schuler urges.

Firefighters will be on hand to receive contributions at multiple locations across the county.

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OBITUARIES Dorothy Ann Austin

Died May 15, 2015 Dorothy Ann Austin, 68, of Commerce, died Friday, May 15, 2015, at her residence.

Born Oct. 9, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Robert Lee Embrick and the late Annie Fredick Embrick. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Blanton Austin.

Survivors include her son, Blanton Austin II of Folson, Calif.; ,daughter Roseann Austin of Commerce; brother , Harold Embrick of Commerce; grandchildren, Jack, Matthew, Callen and Madison; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Monday, May 18, 2015, in Jackson Memorial Park with the Rev. Steve Parker officiating.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, May 21, 2015

Jim Biggerstaff

Died May 13, 2015 James (Jim) Cleveland Biggerstaff, 71, of Hoschton, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at his home.

Born on Feb. 2, 1944, in Michigan City, Ind., he was a son of the late George and May Biggerstaff. He grew up in Michigan City, and attended Elston High School.

After high school, he worked as a chef, owning The Outpost in Beverly Shores, Ind., for several years. He also worked as a night auditor for Villager Lodge in Georgia. Jim loved hunting and fishing and, for a time, did his own taxidermy. He was happiest when he was outdoors or spending time with his dogs. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Donna Biggerstaff; long-term partner, Bruce McConn; second wife, Ezell Fondren; and sister, Mary Lee Lykins.

Survivors include his children, Amy (Mark) Ormsby, Jamie (Amanda DePoy) Biggerstaff and Heather (Robert) Poston; grandchildren, Brent, James, Christopher, Natalie and Emily; and siblings, Bill Biggerstaff of Key West, Fla., “Skip” George Biggerstaff of Hudson Lake, Ind., and Debbie Biggerstaff of Middleburg, Fla. A memorial service will not be held at his request.

Cremation will take place.

Memorial donations may be made to Bassett Hound Rescue of Georgia, Inc. or another animal rescue organization of your choosing.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 21, 2015

Richard Brock

Died May 14, 2015 W. Richard Brock, 83, of Winder, died Thursday, May 14, 2015.

A lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was a son of the late Henry and Willie Mae McGaughey Brock. He was a retired agent with Independent Life and a poultry farmer. He was a member of the Winder Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Syble Haymon Brock; children, Regina (Ray) McIntyre, Penny Brock and Jeff (Vicki) Brock, all of Winder; brothers, Walter Myron Brock and Randy Brock, both of Winder; grandchildren, Amy Brock, Jason (Kelly) Brock, Chris Wheeler and Karen Wheeler; and five great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Saturday, May 16, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Evangelist Jim Morris officiating. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens with Evangelist Don Fordham officiating.

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Mack Cates

Died May 16, 2015 Samuel MacArthur “Mack” Cates, 73, of Jefferson, died Saturday, May 16, 2015.

Born in Crossville, Ala, he was a son of the late Walter

Samuel Cates and the late Beatrice Dingler Cates. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Albert Gordon Post 56 of the American Legion.

He was a member and past president of the Jefferson Lions Club and a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. A retired health care administrator, he was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and was a mentor with Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring, He enjoyed playing golf with his two grandsons. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Christy Cates.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Howland Cates; daughter; Cindy Benton and her husband David of Jefferson; grandsons; Samuel Benton and Christopher Benton, both of Jefferson; and brother, Stanley Cates of Tallapoosa.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Bethany United Methodist Church with William Puckett, Jim Meunier and the Rev. Brad Greene officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Samuel Benton, Christopher Benton, Harold Benton, Clinton Norton, Jesse Norton and Stan Cates honored as pallbearers. Members of the American Legion and the Jefferson Lions Club were honorary pallbearers Memorials may be made to the Bethany UMC Youth Group, 4659 Brockton Road, Jefferson, GA 30549.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, May 21, 2015

Robert C. Fowler

Died May 15, 2015 Robert C. Fowler, 72, of Newborn, died Friday, May 15, 2015, at Piedmont Hospital, following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Monday, May 18, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Danny Sorrells officiated.

Born Aug. 18, 1942, in Tucker, he was a son of the late Herbert Cecil and Jewell Pearl Fowler. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Newborn. He was a certified master plumber for Georgia and five surrounding states. He graduated from Tucker High School where he was a member of FFA and vice president of Key Club. He played football for four years serving as captain his senior year, and was a member of the basketball, baseball and track teams.

He coached Little League football and baseball for 15 years and girls’ softball for three years. He served on the Gwinnett County Board of Adjustments and Appeals for nine years and was chairman for five of those years.

Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Betsy Fowler; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Della Fowler of Union Point, Chet and Lori Fowler of Loganville and Doug and Karen Fowler of Auburn; stepson and wife, Scott and Cristy Thomas of Adams, Tenn.; stepdaughter and husband, Brooke and David England of Flowery Branch; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Linda Adams of Sharpsburg and Joan Davenport of Newnan; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to the Shiloh Baptist Church Building Fund, 9595 GA-142, Newborn, GA 30056, (706-468-2606).

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, May 21, 2015

Willonel Martin Goss

Died May 13, 2015 Willonel Martin Goss, 94, of Oakwood, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015, following a period of declining health.

Born on Easter Sunday March, 27, 1921, in Hall County, she was a daughter of the late John Edgar Martin and the late Hattie Mae Lathem Martin. She was

CHURCH NEWS Hoschton United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, with children’s Sunday school at 10 a.m. in the church classrooms with adult Sunday school in the fellowship hall.

Primetimers Bingo and lunch is at 11:30 a.m. on Friday May 29, in the fellowship hall.

preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William Grover Goss Sr.; brothers, Leroy Martin and John Martin; sister, Belle Cash; and son-in-law, Jimmy Ramey.

She was a homemaker who loved her family. She worked on their chicken farm and tended to livestock and a large garden for many years. Until the last few months, she rarely missed her weekly beauty salon appointments. She loved the Lord and she and her husband were active in their church and Sunday school class for many years.

She had many family and friends and was loved by all who knew her.

Survivors include her children, Bill Goss (Becky) of Oakwood and Sue Ramey of Flowery Branch; brother, Ben Martin of Oakwood; sister-in-law, Mary Martin of Oakwood; grandchildren Donna Millwood and husband John Millwood of Gainesville, Hank Ramey and wife, Casey Ramey of Hoschton and William Goss and wife, Amy Goss of Flowery Branch; great-grandchildren, Jordan Millwood of Gainesville, Parker Ramey and Jackson Ramey, both of Hoschton and Emma Goss and Ben Goss, both of Flowery Branch; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 15, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Wade officiating.

Interment followed in Oakwood City Cemetery.

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Frances Hall

Died May 16, 2015 Frances Hall, 80, of Statham, died Saturday, May 16, 2015 at her residence.

A daughter of the late Will and Sarah Adeline Watkins Chambers, she was of the Baptist denomination and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her children, Lamar Hall, Jackie (Ricky) Tuggle, Ricky (Mary Jo) Hall, Kenneth (Amanda) Hall and Tommy (Lisa) Hall, all of Statham; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, May 19, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Tuggle and the Rev. David Hall officiating. Interment was in Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 21, 2015

Catherine Pauline Holcomb

Died May 13, 2015 Catherine Pauline Holcomb, 89, of Flowery Branch, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton.

Memorial services were held Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Braselton. Inurnment was in Alta Vista Cemetery.

Born March 21, 1926, in Gainesville, she was a daughter of the late Ned and Elizabeth Childers. She was a member of Kingdom Hall in Flowery Branch and enjoyed shopping and home decorating. She was a caregiver to all of her family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leon Holcomb Sr.; daughters, Barbara Sue Holcomb-Fish and Mary Ann Damons; and son, Efrem Watson.

Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Leon and Evelyn Holcomb Jr. of Gainesville and Michael Holcomb, also of Gainesville; grandchildren, Derrick and Dok Mai Bell of Duluth, Stacey and Melinda Bell of Gainesville, Travis Fish of Duluth, Paulette Bell of Gainesville, Casandra and John Banks of Flowery Branch, Tosha and Fred Stephens of Gainesville, Michelle Cheeks of Duluth, Renee Damons of Lithonia, Candace Young of Norcross, Quincy Holcomb of Gainesville, Patrick Watkins of Gainesville and Derris Damons of Gainesville; 32 great-grandchildren; five

Vacation Bible School will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. from July 13-17.

Homecoming will be at 11 a.m. on July 19 with District Superintendent Richard Chewining. Lunch will be held in the fellowship hall following the worship service. sss First Baptist Church of Jefferson teenagers and children will prepare

great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to World Wide Work of Jehovah Witnesses (www. jw.org) Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, May 21, 2015

T. Michael Lynberg

Died May 18, 2015 T. Michael Lynberg, 66, of Flowery Branch won his battle with colorectal cancer Monday, May 18, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family. Mike is at peace with no more pain. The cancer has died.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1-2 p.m. A reception will be held at the home of Mike and Nancy immediately following the service.

Born on Feb. 6, 1949, he was a son of the late Norman and Mary Lynberg. As a child, Mike was active in the Boy Scouts earning the rank of Eagle Scout in 1966.

After serving his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, he attended the Georgia Institute of Technology earning his degree in Industrial Engineering. Mike also earned his MBA at the University of North Carolina.

He met the love of his life, Nancy, in San Francisco, Calif., and married her on April 17, 1976. In 39 years of marriage, they had two sons, Christopher, 37, and Matthew, 32. He enjoyed, more than anything being a husband and father to his family. He earned the title “Granddaddy” in 2006 to Matthew and Jennifer’s son, Thomas, and then again in 2010 and 2013 to Christopher and Megan’s children, Henry an Nora.

Mike retired from Cisco in 2014 after a long and successful career in the technology sector. Mike and Nancy’s passion for motorcycles logged hundreds of thousands of miles throughout the United States and Canada. Mike was active in the Georgia Goldwing Chapter, where he loved to ride with many friends who shared this passion.

Survivors also include sisters, Lyndy Broder (Hans) and Susan Estes; brother; Dan (Chris); and many nieces and nephews.

The family has requested that no flowers be sent. Instead, the family has asked that donations be made to The WunderProject @ https://www.classy.org/ events/in-memory-mikelynberg/e5625 or checks may be mailed to The Gloria Borges WunderGlo Foundation, 3260 Bennett Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068.

The WunderProject is committed to finding a cure for colorectal cancer -- 100 percent of all donations go directly to research. Cancer, Your Time Is Up. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, May 21, 2015

Gerald Alexander Mitton

Died May 14, 2015 The Gerald Alexander Mitton, 87, of Jefferson, died Thursday, May 14, 2015.

He was better known to most as “Preacher Mitton.”

Born on Sept. 17, 1927, in Wheaton Settlement near Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, he was a son of the late Frank and Miriam Mitton. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Jefferson. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn Bagwell Mitton; brother, Vernon Mitton; sister, Myrtle Mitton Seaman; granddaughters, Holly Fouche and Tiffany Taylor; and grandson, Alexander “Alex” Mitton. He graduated from Tennessee Temple Bible College and received an honorary Doctorate’s Degree from the Florida Bible College. Preacher Mitton pastored his first church, Maple Springs Baptist Church in

more 200 sandwiches to give to teenagers in need in Clarke County on May 24 Vacation Bible School is set for May 31- June 4 from 5:30- 8 p.m.

Please go to the church website www.fbcjefferson.org to register.

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Dayton, Tenn., while attending Bible College. He came to be the pastor of Faith Baptist Church of Jefferson, serving from January 1961 until October of 2003. Preacher Mitton faithfully preached the Word of God and shared God’s love with those he came in contact with on a daily basis.

Survivors include daughters, Miriam Mitton Taylor and husband, the Rev. Roger Taylor of Morgantown, Ky., and Susan Mitton Fouche and husband, David Fouche of Jefferson, son, Gerald “Mark” Mitton and wife, Amy Lord Mitton of Jasper; grandchildren, Carol Taylor, Tyler Mitton and wife, Ashley, Lindsay Mitton Rice and husband Caleb, Samuel and Doug Fouche and Adam and Amy Fouche; and greatgrandchildren, Damon, Myles and Addyson Yarnell and Carson and Rush Mitton.

Funeral services were held Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Faith Baptist Church in Jefferson with the Rev. Pat Lawrence and the Rev. Terry Wofford officiating. The burial followed in Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson and with the committal officiated by Dr. Bill Carpenter. Honored as pallbearers were Jimmy Benton, Walker Campbell, Derrell Crowe, Jake Murphy, Mike Nabors, Eric Shelton and Buck Tolbert. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Bill Carpenter, Keith Cudd, Dean Hamby, Ronnie Healan, Fred Kindheart, Jack Lawson, Jessie Mealor, Alex Moon and Kevin Page.

Memorials may be made to the Macedonia World Baptist Missions, P.O. Box 519 Braselton, GA 30517, The Salvation Army National Headquarters P.O. Box 269 Alexandria, VA 22314 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, May 21, 2015

James T. Murphy

Died May 17, 2015 James T. Murphy, 86, of Winder, died Sunday, May 17, 2015.

Born in Gwinnett County, he was a son of the late William and Lizzie Rockmore Murphy and was also preceded by 11 siblings. On Dec. 25, 1945 he married Carolyn Parker in Carl. He was a retiree of General Motors where he served as a welder. He had resided in Barrow County for most of his life. He was a member of Midway United Methodist Church and Auburn Lodge #230 F. & A. M. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Parker Murphy; daughters and son-in-law, Joan Carol Murphy and Jane and Steven C. McDaniel; grandchildren, Jim Murphy, Jamison McDaniel and Corey McDaniel and wife Amanda; and great-grandchild, Liam McDaniel.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. David Moore and the Rev. Bill Hayes officiating. Interment followed in the Carl Cemetery with Masonic rites.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 21, 2015

Grace Carroll Pittman

Died May 14, 2015 Grace Carroll Pittman, 88, of Maysville, died Thursday, May 14, 2015, peacefully at home with family at her bedside.

Born May 17, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Tom and Gladys Jackson Carroll and the widow of Eugene Pittman. She was a very special lady that touched the lives of all that knew her. She retired from Conagra many years ago and was a homemaker.

She was also preceded in death by Junior Carroll and Donald Carroll.

Survivors include her sons, Robert Pittman and

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George (Mary) Pittman, both of Maysville; daughter, Virginia (Edward) Pittman Campbell of Lula; brother, J.L. Carroll of Gillsville; sisters, Ruth Parks and Zelma Turpin, both of Maysville, and Mary Carroll of Luverne, Minnesota; grandchildren, Tammy McCoy, Julie Towe, FiFi Pittman and Mike Pittman; and five greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held Snday, May 17, 2015, at Diamond Hill Church with the Revs. Michael Parker, Kody Rylee and Greg Poole officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, May 21, 2015

Susanne Louise Hall Spurrier

Died May 15, 2015 Susanne Louise Hall Spurrier, 67, of Pendergrass, died Friday, May 15, 2015, at her residence.

A daughter of the late Charles Hall and the late Phyllis Wilson Hall, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Richard Spurrier.

Survivors include her son, Steve (Ann) Spurrier of Cheyenne, Wyo.; daughter, Denise (Peter) Craymer of Maysville; and grandchildren, Jonah (Brittney) Craymer, Logan Craymer, Brandon Spurrier, Booklyn Craymer, Collin Spurrier and Destin Spurrier.

The family will hold a private service at a later date.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, May 21, 2015

Jack L. Thompson Jr.

Died May 15, 2015 Jack L. Thompson, Jr., 74, of Nicholson, died Friday, May 15, 2015, at his residence.

Born in Watkinsville, he was a son of the late Jack L. Thompson, Sr,. and Bonnie Hitt Thompson. He was a United States Navy and Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Thompson.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Blalock Thompson; daughters, Dawn Thompson Beatty of Jefferson, Deanna (Dana) Thompson of Commerce and Christie Thompson of High Point, N.C.; brothers, Tim Thompson of Hull and Kip Thompson of Randleman, N.C.; sisters, Billie Doster of Colbert, Jeannette Hardeman of Washington, Faye Bond of Danielsvilleand Marjie Stephens of Winterville; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

The funeral service was held Sunday, May 17, 2015, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Blalock officiating. Interment followed in the Center United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, May 21, 2015

Al G. Treu

Died May 12, 2015 Al G. Treu, 85, of Hoschton, died Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton.

A private entombment took place in Memorial Park South Cemetery.

Born Feb. 20, 1930, in Milwaukee, Wis., he was a son of the late Alvin John and Myrtle Alldridge Treu. He was of the Lutheran faith. He was retired from General Foods Corp., where he had been a district sales manager for 25 years. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.

Survivors include his wife, Hope Treu; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Kurt and Karen Treu of Braselton; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Tony Sherman; and six grandchildren.

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POLICE REPORT Bicyclist dies May 13 A bicyclist was killed just after 7 p.m. Wednesday when struck by a vehicle on Highway 441 South at Allen Road in Commerce.

The man, identified as 57-year-old Michael Manley, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Steve Nichols, director of Jackson County Emergency Services. From Franklin County, he had been living on Allen Road and pulled out of a driveway and was struck by a vehicle.

The Georgia State Patrol, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Jackson County Coroner’s Office investigated and Coroner Keith Whitfield has posted notices at the Jackson County Courthouse in hopes that Manley’s body will be claimed.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office ■■ A May 14 grass fire was reported on Highway 441 and deputies assisted with traffic while the fire department extinguished the blaze.

■■ A Commerce resident reported a case of finan-

cial identity fraud after she learned that someone stole $17,000 from her money market account with EverBank.

■■ A juvenile told a teacher about a nude photo sent to her by a friend. The dissemination of pornography complaint was filed and the suspect removed the SIM card from his phone before reporting to the Sheriff’s Office as requested.

■■ A Hoschton resident reported May 13 that her debit card had been used for three $50 transactions at Kroger in Loganville.

■■ A driver stopped May 15 for speeding was charged with no insurance.

■■ A JCCI inmate was back in custody after he left a The inmate had an argument on the phone with his girlfriend and was likely heading to her Morrow home.

■■ A driver who left his 2003 Mercedes Benz on Old Highway 441 when he had a flat tire on May 14 returned to find all the windows were busted out and the car also sustained other damage including scratches and dents.

■■ A possible simple assault was reported May 14 at an Ashwick Drive loca-

tion where criminal trespass warnings were issued against those involved. Alcohol was a contributing factor in the situation.

Jefferson Police ■■ A Jefferson resident reported a 30-30 bullet was in an envelope in her mailbox when she arrived home on May 11. Her name was written in blue on the bullet. The ex-husband, against whom a restraining order already exist, is the suspect.

■■ Animal control was notified May 12 when a dog was found loose on Elm Street.

The owner said the dog is deaf and is difficult to keep in the yard.

■■ An unruly juvenile complaint was filed May 12 from a Heritage Heights location where a juvenile had not come straight home from school which is violation of probation.

■■ Extra patrol was requested May 12 near an Academy Woods Drive address where someone attempted to gain entry to two outdoor buildings including a workshop.

■■ An identity theft case was reported May 12 by

two Jefferson residents who learned Social Security numbers had already been used for filing income tax reports.

A cyber breach had been reported to the couple earlier this year by their insurance company.

■■ Necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets and money were reported missing May 12 from a Nelson Drive address. The suspect is a family member who was staying to assist with care of another member of the family.

■■ A man who broke into a Silver Bell Road home on May 12 after leaving the area when police were being called was taken into custody when he returned and was located in the back yard. The man, who had been drinking and accusing someone else at the scene with stealing his marijuana, was charged with criminal trespass.

■■ A woman attempted to avoid being taken into custody on outstanding warrants from Montgomery County, Texas, by leaving through the back door of a relative’s home on May 12. Deputies located the woman a short distance from the Danielsville Street location she had left.

■■ A Lawrenceville is fac-

ing shoplifting charges after concealing a tank top from Family Dollar in her purse on May 12. Store employees called police when they suspected the theft.

■■ A Jefferson man who placed an ad for some china on Craigslist for $600 said he was contacted by a woman who wanted to make a purchase and sent a $2,500 check, advising him to cash the check, pay for shipping and send the remainder of the money back. The check was written on a closed account of an antique business.

The man did not cash the check and notified police. He said he hoped to help police catch the scammers. He also received three other contacts, apparently from the same scammers.

■■ A driver stopped on a headlight violation on May 14 was charged with possession of less than an ounce of marijuana after the officer smelled the odor of burnt marijuana in the car. Located in the car were several marijuana roaches, a clear plastic bag containing marijuana and a grinder.

■■ A man reported his wife’s ex-husband is continuing to harass him and he was

found in the family’s yard.

■■ A driver stopped May 14 on a tag light violation was cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana.

He was released on the citation since he had three small children in the vehicle. None of the children were in child safety restraints and the driver was warned on those two offenses.

■■ A car fire was reported May 14 on Sycamore Street at Highway 82. The fire was extinguished when officers arrived.

■■ A Jefferson woman reported $29.95 had been taken out of her account, supposedly by someone using the name of her deceased mother.

■■ A driver was stopped for speeding on May 14 was also cited for driving while license suspended.

■■ A Jefferson resident reported a financial transaction fraud case on May 13 after learning someone used her debit card information for a $106.22 purchase at Trader Joe’s, $254 at TJ Maxx and $1.75 at Atlanta Meter.

■■ A simple assault was reported May 13 at a Pine Street apartment.

Braselton hospital providing wellness programs

Joints In Motion Classes Mondays & Wednesdays;

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applications now for August 2015.

The church food bank is open from 1-3 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, but will be closed on May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Contact the church for more info on any of these events. Michael Helms is the Senior Pastor and the church is located at 246 Washington St., in Jefferson. sss What will you be doing June 8- 12 from 9:30 a.m. until noon? A lot of your friends will be at Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church getting their VBS on.

This year, the theme for Vacation Bible School is “Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid.”During the week, visit with Jesus’ mother Mary every day and learn Jesus’ trade, carpentry. Children will work with beads, textiles and oils and write a little bit of Hebrew. The

9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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

Bereavement Support Group Wednesdays, through July 1; 1 p.m.

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

Registration: 770-219-8888 Lunch Bunch Grief Support Group May 27, June 24; 11:30 a.m.

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An informal support/social group for grieving persons.

Location: El Monterey’s on Old Winder Highway Registration: 770-219-0271 Diabetes Education June 11; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Physician Referral Required; One day course; ADA Curriculum covering topics

focus will be on helping kids in Haiti, playing outrageous games, singing joyful songs and enjoying yummy snacks.

The registration fee is $5 per child, maximum $15 per family. To register, go to www.hamiltonmillpc. com

including diet, exercise and living a healthy lifestyle with diabetes.

Location: Medical Plaza 1, Suite 200 Registration: 770-219-0887 Safety Basics for Kids Thursday, June 18; 10-11 a.m.

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

Location: Education Center Registration: 770-848-8607

Healthy Connections: Stroke 101 For our June Healthy Connections Lecture, we’ll be shining the spotlight on Stroke. Stroke is one of the top five causes of mortality in the US. Join us to learn more about what stroke symptoms look like and how to lower your risk for stroke.

Cafe 1400 will be open for guests wishing to dine before the event.

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

Speaker: Gary Jones, BSN, RN, CCRN Location: Education Center Registration: 770-848-8607

Teen Safety: It’s a Personal Thing Living Well Lectures: Tuesday, July 7; 11 a.m. - Managing Cardiovascular 12:30 p.m.

Risk Factors For middle and high For women and men alike, school students, indepen- heart health increases in imdence brings new safety portance as we age. Join us risks. This course will pre- for a discussion of the risks pare teens and pre-teens to that play a role in determinthink about personal safety ing our heart health in a variety of situations.

Friday, June 5; 1 p.m.

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Friday February 1st : 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday February 2nd : 9 AM to 5 PM and are to offered Sunday February 3rdnursery : 10 AM 4 PM

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Breakfast served Angie’s Cafe Pastor is Brad Greene.

Arbor Pointe Church Visit the church’s website holds weekly worship at www.arborpointe.org service is at 10:30 a.m.

Adult Sunday School and a youth class are offered before the service; children’s Sunday School

ter Registration: 770-848-8607 Cooking with Diabetes in Mind Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, & 30 11 a.m. - noon This four-week course will empower anyone who has diabetes or is at risk for developing diabetes and will include instruction on adapting recipes for diabetics and making healthy choices when shopping.

Location: Education Center Registration: 770-848-8607 Wellness in the Kitchen:

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

Cooking tasty, healthy meals is a snap when you know the secrets of a chef.

Join Chef Chris Garrand or Chef Fred Duggan on the second Tuesday of each month for tips and tricks that will take your cooking to the next level and bring wellness to the table.

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“Building the state’s newest hospital began with planning through community workshops, forums and an online survey,” said Beth Downs, Public Relations Manager for the hospital which opened April 1.

More than 1,000 residents of Braselton and the surrounding area shared their hopes and dreams for the hospital through this process, and one of the key findings of this process was a strong desire for amenities that support wellness to be offered in the new facility.

“We are proud to announce the launch of our community education and wellness calendar of events, designed to provide a variety of free opportunities for learning, involvement, support and activity for all ages,” said Downs.

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The legacy of Miss Billie

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illie Van Dyke’s life in the restaurant business has been a bit like riding a rollercoaster.

It is not just ups and downs. The ups have been at the mountaintop and the downs have been about as low as you can go.

Billie is the owner of the Blue Willow Inn, a rather famous eatery in my hometown of Social Circle.

I’ve known Miss Billie when she started out in a little house on the other side of town. Social Circle is not that big, so we’re only talking a few blocks south. She also ran the dining room at the American Legion post in Monroe.

Somewhere along the way, she acquired what was known as the Bertha Upshaw house.

When I was a boy, the Upshaw place was a community center where folks had meetings of ladies’ groups and held wedding receptions. It is a stately, two-story yellow brick house with grand columns and a large front porch. If you were looking for the proper setting for Southern food, this place had the right stuff.

Billie and her husband, Louis, invested all they had in the Blue Willow and it wasn’t going well. Enter Lewis Grizzard.

Grizzard was in Social Circle in 1992 to photograph a book cover. Grizzard was the popular columnist for The Atlanta Constitution. His column was syndicated in newspapers all over the place.

Someone suggested he eat lunch at the Blue Willow. He was smitten by the fried green tomatoes served up and wrote a column about it. He wasn’t a food critic but his wonderful words whet the appetites of folks all over the place.

Suddenly, a line of folks was waiting outside the Blue Willow, many of them clutching a clipping of the newspaper column.

A few years later, when the Grizzard column was history, Southern Living magazine did a story about the Blue Willow. The restaurant was the winner

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‘You’ll still find plenty of fried green tomatoes and fried chicken and peach cobbler at lunch or dinner’ at Blue Willow Inn in Social Circle. of their Reader’s Choice award for several years.

A few years ago, Billie and Louis decided to build a shopping village with quaint stores behind the great house. All was going well and then, the economy tanked. In 2010, the Van Dykes filed for bankruptcy protection.

A couple of months later, Louis died.

Miss Billie carried on.

With a little guidance and a lot of prayers, she emerged from bankruptcy. She is 78 and is committed to continuing the success of the Blue Willow.

When word of the bankruptcy got out, a lot of folks thought it was closed. It is open and the food is as wonderful as ever. You’ll still find plenty of fried green tomatoes and fried chicken and peach cobbler at lunch or dinner.

If you make a trip there, you’ll likely find Miss Billie sitting in the entrance hall with a twinkle in her eye as her great eatery continues to grow.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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The joy of book shopping in person It was in Oxford, Mississippi that it came to me so clearly. I knew it, of course.

I had known it since I was a child skirted in gingham innocence and trimmed with inexperience.

But in these shifting times with changes that have tiptoed toward us and smothered our good senses with a blanket knitted from yarns of convenience and low prices, I had mostly forgotten. For I, like many of you, love shopping that is easy and requires no effort or gas. It is because of us — yes, you and I — that bookstores, built from brick and mortar, are disappearing. Especially the small, independent ones.

We should be ashamed.

A recent sojourn to the small towns of Greenwood and Oxford, Mississippi reminded me strongly and clearly of the joy of bookstores for these two places have excellent independents. In Greenwood, you’ll find the amazing Turnrow and in Oxford, you can shop all day at Square Books and its two offshoots — Off Square and Square, Jr. In Greenwood, I was distracted from a perusal of the books because of chatting with Jamie Kornegay,

Ronda Rich the owner whom I have known for years. In Oxford, though, I wandered in on a Sunday afternoon then spent a couple of hours browsing.

There was a table of authorsigned books and another with handwritten notes from the staff who recommended certain books with brief reviews.

Those hand scrawled reviews gave me pause to think. Fifteen years ago when my first book was published — and my author’s tour including a stop at Square in Oxford — those independent bookstores could make a first time author a best-seller by “hand-selling” her book, which is recommending it to anyone looking for a good read. They did just that for me and sold so many copies that I quickly made the independents’ best-seller list which then led to other best-seller lists.

In the years that have

passed, though, online sellers with free shipping and low prices have dealt a deadly blow to the independents. Many small bookstore owners have given up their leases, boarded up the doors and headed up home to read the stacks of books they didn’t have time to read back when business was good.

We have all lost in the demise of these booksellers. After all, it is a pleasure to discover a book that you wouldn’t know about unless you ran across it in a store.

One, that unless you saw it or read a handwritten review, wouldn’t even know it existed. If you don’t know that it exists, you can’t order it online.

I walked across the street and decided to stop in at Square, Jr., a store that specializes in children’s books and those for young adults.

A smile leapt to my face as I closed the door behind me. It was filled, almost to capacity, with kids and their parents shopping for books, picking them up, flipping through them and, most of all, savoring them.

There was a young girl, about 11 or 12, who looked like me at that age except

that she wore glasses. Intently, she studied the rows of books. When she pulled one down to look at it, she did it gingerly and with great respect.

“Do you like to read?” I asked.

“Ma’am, I love it with all my heart,” she replied.

“I’m making a list of books I want for gifts and ones I plan to save my allowance and buy.”

Just like me.

Richard Howorth, the owner of Square as well as the former mayor of Oxford, is both good and blessed. He helped to lead the charge for independents to fight smartly for the survival of small stores. He is also blessed to be in a town that appreciates literature.

When it comes to brickand-mortar bookstores, what’s gone is gone. But those that remain, need our support and patronage.

For our sakes as well as theirs.

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

Sign up for her newsletter at www.rondarich.com. Her column appears weekly.

Family connections to Braselton The author of the EMT Oath which now hangs in a place of honor at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton lived with his Braselton grandparents while his Gillespie father, a doctor, was deployed during World War II. Charles Braselton Gillespie, M.D., a retired orthopedic surgeon, and his wife,

Carolyn visited the new hospital in early April and received a tour of the facility. Heart problems forced him to retier in 1998 and they reside in Albany where he practiced for 32 years.

“Having visited many hospitals during my medical career, I cannot hesitate to say that your hospital is at th etop of the list in all those that I have visited,” said Gillespie, in a

letter to hospital president Anthony Williamson. “We were both impressed with both the design and quality of construction throughout the facility.”

Gillespie is the son of Rosalyn Braselton, who was the daughter of Green and May Duncan Braselton, who lived in what is now known as the Braselton-Stover House.

“In 1933, my doctor father and one of his classmates was offered a position at the Allen’s Hospital in Ho-

schton My yet-to-be Uncle Earl Laird had transferred to Emory from the two-year medical school in Mississippi. When my aunt Let learned that the two ‘young doctors’ were in Hoschton, she arranged a bridge game and ‘coffee’ event for them to meet here younger sisters (Rosalyn and Allene). In time, both younger doctors married my mother and her sister.”

Also, both young doctors started their medical practices in Mississippi.

Emergency Medical Services Prayer

EMT Oath

Oh father almighty, God of all creation and Lord of life, maker of us all, I come into your presence once again to renew my faith in the spirit and gift of life. We are here on earth because you have touched each of us, our hearts having been taught to be beautiful within and without. Oh Lord, I praise you through thought and deed on this, one of your days of life. This I do because of your goodness, love and grace. Lord, I confess my need for the renewal of my faith and knowledge in life and the healing arts. My needs will be met through a program of rededication and learning but only with your guidance and understanding.

As I pray before you today, oh Lord, I ask you to once again bestow upon me all of the inspiration necessary to achieve perfection in those great causes of my chosen profession and those things, which help me, to compose the thing called life. Make me your servant as I am ever reminded that your wonderful creative process is going on and on. Thank you, praise you, oh Lord of all.

Amen

Be it pledged as an Emergency Medical Technician, I will honor the physical and judicial laws of God and man. I will follow that regimen which, according to my ability and judgment, I consider for the benefit of patients and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, nor shall I suggest any such counsel. Into whatever homes I enter, I will go into them for the benefit of only the sick and injured, never revealing what I see or hear in the lives of men unless required by law.

I shall also share my medical knowledge with those who may benefit from what I have learned. I will serve unselfishly and continuously in order to help make a better world for all mankind.

While I continue to keep this oath unviolated, may it be granted to me to enjoy life, and the practice of the art, respected by all men, in all times. Should I trespass or violate this oath, may the reverse be my lot.

So help me God.

Written by: Charles B. Gillespie, M.D.

Written by: Charles B. Gillespie, M.D. Adopted by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, 1978

health

The Paper | Thursday, May 21, 2015

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Crossroads Spine & Wellness relocates office

Braselton Campaign Cabinet members from left to right include; Andrea DeCook, Nancy Panoz (honorary co-chair), Tony Funari (chair), Rhonda Stites, Terry Evans, Caryn McGarity, Hardy Johnson, Cindy Green, and Garol Orr. Not picture; Don Panoz (honorary co-chair) and Carl Williams

Inaugural volunteer leaders announced for new Braselton hospital – As Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton grows in its services to the community, The Medical Center Foundation has announced key volunteer leadership to help build philanthropic support for the new hospital. Tony Funari, campaign chairman for The Medical Center Foundation’s campaign to benefit NGMC Braselton, has been recruiting community leaders to serve as campaign cabinet members.

In addition to Funari, who is leading the day-to-day activities as chairman, Don and Nancy Panoz are serving as honorary co-chairs. Other campaign cabinet members include Andrea DeCook, Terry Evans, Cindy Green, Hardy Johnson, Caryn McGarity, Garol Orr, Rhonda Stites and Carl Williams.

“We have worked behind the scenes for several months to identify and recruit the ‘best of the best’ leaders for the first-ever campaign to benefit NGMC Braselton” says Funari. “Time and again, participants in The Medical Center Foundation’s community-driven feasibility study recommended many of these community and business leaders. I am very excited to report we have recruited leadership who have tremendous influ-

Rabies clinics held The Jackson County Health Department, Commerce Veterinary Hospital, Jefferson Animal Hospital and the Jackson County 4-H Club teamed up May 6-9 to host 19 rabies vaccination clinics at 16 different locations around the county so pet owners could take advantage of reduced-cost rabies vaccinations. Charles Phelps captured this small dog getting a rabies shot in the parking lot of the Braselton Brothers Store complex.

ence, are passionate about their community and will absolutely ensure the community’s vision of creating a destination of hope, healing and wellness through support of The Medical Center Foundation.”

Philanthropy has long been a critical part of NGHS’s ability to provide exceptional, health-enhancing components. Donor support will make it possible for NGMC Braselton to become a true healing environment both inside and outside.

The outdoor space master plan includes many healing gardens and walking trails, while intimate spaces within the hospital. Those spaces include family consultation and quiet rooms – which create a warm and comfortable environment for patient families and staff – as well as dedicated places for healthrelated programs to be offered to the community.

“Once funded, these additional indoor and outdoor spaces will create a stressreducing environment that promotes health, healing, prevention and wellness for the entire community,” says Anthony Williamson, president of NGMC Braselton.

“Community partnerships are needed to complete this vision, which will only happen with 100-percent philan-

thropic support.”

Since 1999, The Medical Center Foundation has raised more than $45 million to improve the health and quality of life for the people of northeast Georgia, and 100 percent of every donation supports funding initiatives.

“We simply could not do all we do without our volunteer leadership,” says Nancy Colston, president and chief development officer for The Medical Center Foundation.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with these dedicated volunteer leaders as they foster partnerships to help us fulfill the community’s vision and ensure longterm healthcare excellence for northeast Georgia for generations to come.”

The Medical Center Foundation is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization and the philanthropic arm for NGHS, providing sound stewardship of philanthropic support for both NGMC Gainesville and NGMC Braselton – community hospitals which receive no local tax support and serve everyone regardless of ability to pay. For more information about The Medical Center Foundation’s Campaign to benefit NGMC Braselton, contact The Medical Center Foundation at 770219-8099.

UMMER ART CAMP AT HOUSE OF CLAY

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Mini Camp will be a 1 day mixture of Clay and Painting.

Mini Art Camp is $25 Camp #1 June 10 • Camp #2 June 25 • Camp #3 July 10 Times for all Camps: 9am-11am except July 15 8am-10am ART CAMP DATES, DESCRIPTION & COST: 1st Grade & up.

Children will be exploring various media in Art, primarily clay projects.

Some clay projects may include pinch or coil pots, birdhouse planters, creature sculptures, slab pots, cups or bowls, wind chimes, etc.

They will be using several different types of clay and processes. Art Camp is $85 Camp #1 June 1-5 • Camp #2 June 15-19 Camp #3 July 13-17 • Camp #4 July 27-31 Minimum: 5 participants Maximum: 10 participants (first 10 PAID registered) Register for ALL camps in the studio.

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Downtown Braselton welcomes one of their newest businesses — Crossroads Spine & Wellness.

The Braselton Downtown Development Authority (DDA) joined the staff in a ribboncutting on May 14.

Dr. Randy McSkulin and his wife, Vista, are the owners of the business and are thrilled to serve the community with services to aid in healing from the simple aches and pains caused by daily household living to traumatic injuries. They see patients who have problems caused from everyday tasks as well as those who suffered something more severe such as auto accidents or sports related injuries.

Crossroads Spine & Wellness offers massage therapy, weight loss programs complete with cleanses and challenges, light therapy for diabetic neuropathy, treatment of consistent headaches/migraines, shoulder/arm pain, low back pain, hip/leg pain, sciatica, foot/ankle pain, painful joints, and more. Most of these issues can be relieved with simple chiropractic care.

At Crossroads Spine & Wellness, there is a rehabilitation room, an x-ray room, a cozy massage therapy room and a room with a spinal decompression therapy apparatus.

Spinal decompression helps to gently stretch a decompressed spine that can be very unpleasant for the patient. By stretching it, the spine’s force and position changes, which takes pressure off of the spinal disks.

McSkulin said that a lot of patients who experience discomfort do not realize that spinal decompression therapy is an option, so he is trying to spread the word about this non-surgical method of relief.

“We have many facets of care, from the

simplest to very complex,” said McSkulin.

The McSkulin duo chose Braselton as the home of Crossroads Spine & Wellness after moving away from a 20-year stint in Gwinnett County because of the character.

They enjoy the small-town community combined with the town’s ambition to grow and flourish. Vista McSkulin said that Braselton and the surrounding communities meet the business model and purpose—to serve the community in the best possible way as well as supporting the other downtown businesses. They hope to join the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and be an integral part of that organization as well as among other downtown business owners.

They are currently searching for a community church to become involved with.

In 1989, Randy received his Doctor of Chiropractic at Life Chiropractic College in Marietta. He is certified in Neuromuscular Massage Therapy, Decompression Therapy and Anodyne Therapy, and is certified to use electrical therapeutic modalities and x-ray proficiency in the field of spinal and skeletal disorders. He has been awarded Chiropractor of the Year two times.

Vista has her PhD in Christian Clinical Counseling from Florida Christian University and is also certified in Anodyne Therapy. She is currently pursuing her Chiropractic Assistant Certification.

The clinic is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and reopens from 2:30-6:30 p.m On Thursday, the hours are 2:30-6:30 p.m. They can be reached at (706) 654-2400. Their company Facebook page is updated recently, and can be viewed by visiting www. facebook.com/crossroadschiro/timeline.

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Crossroads Spine & Wellness is now located in Olde Town on Highway 53 in Braselton.

Recently the Braselton Downtown Development Authority held a ribboncutting.

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Hawks, Dragons, Eagles and Tigers have strong showing at boys’ state track meet in Jefferson

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The Mill Creek 4x400 meter relay team finished third at state. For more pictures of the boys’ state track meet, visit www.clickthepaper.com.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

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O’dell Collins’ family accepts his Hall of Fame award last Saturday at the 2015 Jackson County Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony. More pictures on B2

Jackson Co. athletics inducts its second HOF class

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

JACKSON COUNTY – The Hall is back, opening its door the history of Jackson County athletics. And, for the first time in 30 years, a new group joined the elite fraternity last Saturday.

The Jackson County Athletic Hall of Fame opened its door to its second-ever class for enshrinement.

The first class – inducted in 1985 – was Jackson County’s 1964 boys’ state championship basketball team and the 1930 Braselton High School boys’ state championship basketball team.

This year’s class was comprised of current head wrestling coach Jason Powers, two-sport athlete (softball and basketball) Nikki Sosebee, former football player O’dell Collins, former girls’ basketball player Cheryl Martin, who also played two seasons of baseball, former assistant principal and basketball coach James Brown, former principal and basketball coach D.L. Hitchcock, Arlen Berryman, a former basketball player on Braselton High School’s 1945 district championship team, former lead custodian Florine Griffeth and the 1951 Braselton High School state championship basketball team.

The inductees were recognized in front of an estimated 300 people at the Jackson County gymnasium.

“The night went very well,” Jackson County athletic director Adam Lindsey said. “From the nominees, who are now the inductees, to their family members being there, to the present-day coaches and athletes, everybody had a good time.

“I couldn’t have asked for it to have gone any better.”

He thanked Ricky Sanders, director of Jackson County Parks & Recreation, and the Hall of Fame committee for helping make the ceremony a success.

“This was a great opportunity to recognize our past athletes,” Lindsey said.

“They (inductees) were all very honored and happy to come back, because some of them hadn’t been back here in 20 years.

“It was great to put faces with names I had heard about for a long time. Hopefully this is a spark for our past athletes to come back and for the community to get involved.”

A silent auction at the ceremony helped raise an estimated $2,500 for the athletic department, Lindsey said, and a reverse $10,000 raffle was split by five people.

“I don’t think it could have went any better,” said Sanders. “It was outstanding.

“It’s good to see folks who haven’t been there in a long time. Ninety-four years of history goes a long way. It was a little larger than we expected, but it was a great turnout for the first year.”

The committee is already receiving nominations for next year’s class.

Nominations will be accepted until Jan. 1, 2016.

“If folks have a name or a suggestion and want us (the committee) to look up stats, we will do that,” said Sanders. “I am looking forward to an even bigger and better event next year.”

To nominate a former athlete or staff member, visit www.jcpantherathletics. com and click on the Hall of Fame tab.

Charles Phelps The Paper

Arlen Berryman accepts his Hall of Fame last Saturday at the 2015 Jackson County Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony. For more pictures, visit www.clickthepaper.com.

NHRA: Brown, Wilkerson speed to wins at Atlanta Dragway

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Antron Brown (left) defeated Leah Pritchett (right) in the Top Fuel finals to win at Atlanta Dragway.

For more pictures of the NHRA Southern Nationals, visit www.clickthepaper.com.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

COMMERCE – If you were around Commerce last weekend, chances are you heard the roar of the engines

coming from Atlanta Dragway as the NHRA’s best drivers returned to “Georgia’s House of Speed” for the annual Southern Nationals.

Speed wasn’t hard to find on Sunday for Top Fuel

driver Antron Brown. The No. 1 qualifier raced his way to his second victory in the 2015 NHRA season. It is his fourth victory at Atlanta Dragway and first since 2013. Brown defeated Leah

Pritchett in the finals, laying down a time of 3.887 seconds at 310.48 mph.

“The day was good, it was good; Not just today, the whole weekend,” said Brown. “We (the team) talked about it in pre-race before we got here and we know what we have been needing to do, but doing it is another thing.”

Brown’s path to his 33rd Top Fuel victory included win over Shawn Langdon in round one, where he turned his fastest pass of the day of 3.787 at 318.32 mph. He defeated Doug Kalitta in round two and dispatched Terry McMillen in the semifinals to set-up the finals matchup with Pritchett. It was Pritchett’s first-ever Top Fuel final.

“Leah, she’s been driving the wheels off that car, we know they (her team) have,” Brown said. “They had a great race car this weekend.

“They were going through

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JEFFERSON – When the Mill Creek Hawks’ 4x400 meter relay team crossed the finish line in third place at last week’s Class AAAAAA track and field state championship meet, a top-three finish at state was secured.

Led by Jacob Zambo’s first-place finish in the pole vault, the Hawks finished third with 34 points in the final meet of the 2015 season. Rockdale County won the team title with 53 points.

Other local teams who had strong showings included host Jefferson, whom finished fourth in Class AAA with 39.5 points.

East Jackson finished two spots behind Jefferson with 31 points. Jackson County finished tied for 24th with eight points.

Commerce finished ninth with 31 points in Class A Public.

Sam Costa contributed to the Hawks’ strong performance by finishing third in the 3,200-meter run and sixth in the 1,600-meter run. Both runs were personal bests for Costa.

Edmond Graham and Robbie Brazelton set personal and

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Panthers’ historic 2015 season ends at Westminster

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

ATLANTA – The Jackson County Panthers’ baseball team lost two varsity coaches at the end of the 2014 season, and from a playing standpoint, they lost three starters due to injury before the beginning of the 2015 season.

According to head coach Tommy Fountain, his group showed they could adjust and battle through adversity to make it to the Elite 8 of the Class AAA state playoffs.

The Panthers’ season ended last Tuesday in the Elite 8 round of the state playoffs at Westminster.

They lost 3-2 and 11-0, respectively, to Westminster.

“It’s a testament to their (the players) character, to who they are, to their families, to the kind of kids we have at Jackson County,” Fountain said about the team making it to the Elite 8.

“We’re not done.

“I mean, we’ve got a bunch of stuff coming back next year. We’ve got all of our arms coming back next year.

This is the next step in the process for us and everybody seems to be on board, so we’ll be fine. I think at the end of the day, this year is going to help us a lot in the future,” he continued, “because not only did they overcome a lot of adversity, but they did so, and then, had more success than anybody here has ever had before. So, you can’t say enough about that.”

Jackson County’s historymaking season included winning its first-ever postseason series with a 7-5, 8-0 sweep of East Hall on the road in round one. The momentum kept rolling as they ventured to Jackson High School in round two and swept the oneseeded Red Devils 6-1, 6-2.

Fountain said this group was talented coming in as freshman. He told them they couldn’t wait until they were seniors to make the playoffs.

If they did, they wouldn’t make it in, he explained.

“They’ve done it,” he said.

“We’re going to lose some great seniors. You can’t replace guys like Colby Cole and Travis Vickers and Max Wilson and the things they’ve

done this year, but the next guy up will step up.

“So, they’re going to step in and we’re going to show back up and we expect to be here or further next year.

We’ll take this; It’ll hurt for a couple of days, and then, we’ll show back up (next week) and go to Mississippi State and get ready to work again and win again.”

Fountain acknowledged the fans whom descended upon Westminster to cheer on the Panthers. And, Panther nation was in full force, drawing a bigger crowd than the home team.

“For us, this year, I think, has been huge as far as who Jackson County is and saying, ‘We’re here and we’re going to be successful in what we do,’” Fountain explained.

“Our school has faced a lot of changes this year, changes with schedules, changes with head football coaches, all these kinds of things and to be in the spring and it be May and to see this group of kids do what they just did, goes a tremendous way.

“It’s more than our baseball program, it’s for our school. It’s for our county,” he continued. “When you see that big of a crowd show up, it validates the effort that you’re putting in to what you’re doing. For our kids, you can’t say enough…We had a student section show up; They were all painted up. They had flags, the whole nine yards; Had fans coming from all over the place. You can’t say enough about that.”

Fountain said that goes towards a bigger goal than just winning baseball games, it’s about “establishing a culture in our school,” it’s about “doing things the right way” and it’s about “people getting on board or getting left behind.”

“As you can tell, there’s a whole lot of people on board right now,” he said. “So, we’re just going to keep chugging away.

“I’m thankful to those guys. I’m so happy and proud that they came and supported us. It’s going to carry over to next year, there’s no questions to ask. That first home game, we will probably have a really big crowd.

It’ll be fun.”

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Summer camps & clinics at Jackson Co.

Four-day gymnastics camp

Reunion CC offering junior golf camp

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

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

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

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The Paper | Thursday, May 21, 2015

Jackson County Athletic Hall of Fame Pictures

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Jason Line runs against Greg Anderson in the Pro Stock finals at Atlanta Dragway.

NHRA

Continued from 1B rounds, they qualified third out here. The thing about it is that when you’re out there, I know my first win in Top Fuel nobody gave it to me.

I just beat (Larry) Dixon by a couple of (thousandths). If I was a little bit late I would have been going home. They (Pritchett’s team) got a win coming. It was just an honor to race her in the finals, because that’s how good they were this weekend. They were just outstanding,” Brown continued. “But, we wanted that win, and we put all the hard work in these last couple of weeks.”

Pritchett isn’t racing a fulltime schedule this season, but she’s had a “very consistent car” each time out, she said. She had not reached the semifinals of a Top Fuel event since last season’s event in Las Vegas.

She said it was a “euphoric state” to get into a position to win.

Tim Wilkerson snagged the win in Funny Car, besting Ron Capps with a pass of 4.318 at 260.31 mph. Wilkerson defeated Del Worsham in round one, running

317.79 mph in 4.035, his fastest pass of the day. He then dispatched Jack Beckman in round two and defeated legendary racer John Force in the semifinals (4.163 to 4.265). It was Wilkerson’s first win at Commerce and his first NHRA win since Seattle in 2011.

In Pro Stock, Jason Line bested Summit Racing teammate Greg Anderson with a pass of 6.606 at 211.33 mph for his 37th career win. It was Line’s second win in his fifth finals appearance at the track. It was also the duo’s fourth time meeting in the Southern Nationals’ final (2005, 2011 and 2012).

“It’s the way you picture it going and dream of it going, but usually it doesn’t work out that way. Today it did,” Line said about the win. “It was a phenomenal day.

“I thought the final was going to be a different outcome than what it was. There’s been plenty of times where I’ve done a really good job and had a really good car and lost, and today I just got a bit lucky.”

Line added that he “wasn’t that fast,” calling his speed “mediocre.”

“But, again I had some good fortunes, though,” said

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Chase Kennedy won the Class AAA 3,200-meter run.

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season-best jumps in the long jump. They finished fourth and seventh, respectively.

Jake Lund finished seventh in the discus throw.

“We had a good start day; Came out of the first day a little bit higher than we had hoped,” Mill Creek head coach Rik Moore said.

“Then, it just got better with Sam’s run on Friday night (3,200).

“He did a great job; Gutsy performance for a junior to run the race he did (last Friday).”

The 4x400 relay team ran its best race of the year in the finals, Moore said.

“What else can you ask for? Regardless of where we finished, these kids gave it everything they had,” Moore said about the relay team.

“We were satisfied with that in itself and it just turns out that (was) enough to propel us on the podium. That’s a good feeling. That’s always a good feeling for these guys.”

The Hawks set personal records in all but one event in which they scored points, Moore stated.

“There’s nothing else we can ask for,” he said. “Next year, we just want to get a few more people here.”

Jefferson was led by Donte Wilson’s first-place finish in the discus throw. Michael Goza finished second.

“It feels awesome, man, especially as a sophomore,” Wilson said. “And, I got my friend Michael Goza, me and him are one and two, it’s unbelievable.”

Taylor Jones and Kayne Berryhill finished third and fifth, respectively, in pole vault. Tradd Porter and Dalton Hill secured fourth-place finishes in two different events (Porter the 800-meter run and Hill the 300-meter hurdles). Addison Cochran (3,200) and Luke Welss (high jump) brought home eighthplace finishes.

“The points got really spread out, and I think that really played in our favor,” Jefferson head coach Tim Corbett said. “Of course, we did what we could. The effort was tremendous.

“We had kids on day one that (set personal records), or had season-(best) records in their event. We had kids that were injured, fighting through right to the end; Fourth-place finish on, maybe, half a quad in (Hill’s) right leg. Dalton did a great job,” Corbett continued.

“Tradd busted his tail and figured out a way to finish fourth, and he beat some people head-to-head that (were) really close in team score.

That helps no matter what you’re playing, whether it’s track or anything else.”

East Jackson was led by Chase Kennedy’s stellar first-place wire-to-wire run in the 3,200. He finished sec-

Line. “It’s OK. Greg was really fast. He had the car to beat today, so he was driving, without question, better than anyone else. He should have won, but it is what it is.”

Line’s fastest pass came in round two against Larry Morgan (6.573 at 210.64 mph).

Hector Arana Sr. won his first race in the Pro Stock Motorcycle division in six years (Dallas 2009) with a win over Eddie Krawiec in the finals.

“You don’t know what it means to me to be back in the winner’s circle,” said Arana Sr. He defeated his son, Hector Arana Jr., in the semifinals en route to the win. He said it was “bittersweet” that he won, but he was also paying attention to his son, and then had the unfortunate duty of dispatching him from contention.

“I felt the bike jump. It was like a bronco out there,” Arana Sr. said about his final run. “So, I pulled it to the right and I kept going.

“I’m not giving up, either.

He (Krawiec) was way in front of me and I can’t catch up, but you keep fighting. As long as I have control of the motorcycle, I’m staying (in the gas).” ond in the 1,600.

Chase said it “felt good” to win the 3,200 after suffering a close loss in the 1,600 the night before.

“I was a little disappointed at first, but coach (Tomy Sitton) told me not to worry about it, because, ‘Tomorrow’s a new day,’” Kennedy said.

East Jackson head coach Tomy Sitton said, “I hate he (Chase) had to lead the whole way (in the 3,200). We really didn’t plan on that, but I think he figured out pretty quickly that he was going to have to do that. I told him over there that (second place) was coming on him and he had to go.

He hated missing (out on the 1,600), but he got his best time and he had a good meet; Great kid, works hard.”

Chase’s brother, Chandler, finished third in the 1,600.

He also finished eighth in the 800. Noah Hulett finished sixth in the 3,200 and Dayton Watkins finished sixth in shot put to finish the Eagles’ scoring.

Commerce was led by Jose Rodriguez three top-10 finishes including a win in the 800. He finished fourth in the 1,600 and seventh in high jump. Greyson Burke finished second in pole vault, while Adrian Vaquera finished fifth in shot put and Jalen Walton finished seventh in the 110-meter hurdles.

Todd Woodring was the only Panthers’ runner to make it to the finals. He took advantage of his opportunity, finishing second in the 400-meter run.

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TOP: Nikki Sosebee receives her Hall of Fame plaque. MIDDLE: Cheryl Martin walks back with her plaque. BOTTOM: O’dell Collins’ family accepts his Hall of Fame plaque.

GOLF: Lady Dragons, Lady Panthers secure top-10 finishes at state tournament

BY COLIN HUBBARD

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ROSWELL – The Jackson County Lady Panthers and Jefferson Lady Dragons brought home top-10 finishes at the Class AAA girls’ state golf tournament at Horseshoe Bend Country Club in Roswell on Monday. The day included two rain delays, totaling nearly four hours.

Jefferson shot a team score of 309 to capture the ninth spot behind a round of 97 from junior Madison Cornes, while Caroline Martin entered the clubhouse with a round of 100.

Cornes began her round with four consecutive bogeys and finished with a front-nine 49.

After the first rain delay, Cornes struggled to find her groove as she went nine-over-par through her first five holes to start the back nine. But, after the second rain delay, Corners parred three consecutive holes to finish her second nine with a 48.

“I’m really proud of our girls for finishing ninth in the tournament,” Jefferson head coach Tom Parker stated. “Our goal coming in was to finish in the top 10 and we did that.

“I thought Madison and Caroline both played well. Madison has been our number one all year and did a great job this year. We used Caroline’s score in (region) as well as sectionals, so she was a big part to our success this year as well,” he continued. “We have a lot of young talent on this team and will continue to work on getting better for next year.”

After shooting a 292 in their practice round, the Lady Panthers had high expectations coming into the state tournament. But, the rain delays got the best of them as they shot a 312 led by senior Katie Fife’s round of 99.

Seniors Hattie Sewell and Fife will go out with two state tournament appearances and

an undefeated 2015 regular season, the first in the history of Jackson County Comprehensive High School. Sophomore Jordan Puckett fired a 105 to finish in second for the Panthers, while Sewell and Junior Cierra Gunnin finished with a 108.

Gunnin, who has led the Panthers in nearly every match, struggled to find her groove after the second rain delay, but finished the season with the lowest average out of any Lady Panther.

The Panthers return Gunnin, Puckett and junior Megan Paiter for the 2016 season.

“This wasn’t the (finish) we had hoped for, but this is how it goes sometimes,” Jackson County head coach A.J Sibcy stated. “I’m pretty disappointed in how we played today, but I’m very proud of what we accomplished in my first season (as) head coach.

“I had really hoped that we wouldn’t tee off on the back nine to start the round, because I felt as if the back nine is much harder, but luck isn’t always on your side. The rain delays didn’t help our cause today, but to finish in the top 10 in state still is something to be proud of.

I look forward to working with my girls in the offseason (and) continue to work as hard as we can to be in tip-top shape headed into next season. It’s been a great year.”

MILL CREEK The Mill Creek boys’ golf team finished third in the Class AAAAAA state tournament with a team score of 297.

Peter Chung fired a 70 to lead the Hawks’ scoring. Luka Karaulic shot 74. Nick Scott carded 75 and Seth McAfee shot 78.

The Lady Hawks finished fourth at state.

Grace Choi shot 77. Keagan Dunn and Emma Bell put up a pair of 81’s and Annika Blanton finished one shot behind with an 82.

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Sara Gunter is new rep for cancer society The Braselton-Hoschton Relay For Life is set for Saturday, Aug. 15, in Braselton Park.

The date was originally in mid-May but a change in American Cancer Society staffing prompted the decision to reschedule Relay in order to tie in with Movies Under the Stars, a popular offering by the Braseltom Visitors Bureau. With “Lights! Camera! Relay!” as the 2015 theme for Relay For Life, having Relay from 2-8 p.m. and flowing right into Movies Under the Stars seemed like a perfect fit.

The local planning committee, chaired by Joanne Gentille, is now working alongside a new Relay For Life community manager in Sara Gunter, who came onboard May 11. She is is now working in the Athens office of the South Atlantic Division of the American Cancer Society.

A team captains’ meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, in the Braselton Community Room at the rear of the Braselton Police & Municipal Court Building.

Q: How long have you employed by the American Cancer Society and in what capacities have you worked? Give us a little background on you prior to joining ACS. A: I have worked for the American Cancer Society since January of 2013. I started out as a Community Manager in the Augusta area and recently transferred to the Athens office. I began volunteering with Relay For Life as a Team Captain for my high school and continued to support various Relay For Life events through colGunter lege and beyond. I went to Mercer University where I majored in Communications and English. After college I spent a year interning at Walt Disney World. I then worked at a bank in South Georgia for a while before beginning my career with the American Cancer Society.

Q: What about family? What else should people know about you?

A: My husband, Benjamin, and I got married in October of last year. We live in Duluth with our two cats, Axl and Bingley. A few of my favorite things are Disney World, reading (particularly Jane Austen) and Christmas.

Q: You will be working with the local communities on planning for Relay For Life events, and Aug. 15 is the date for the Braselton-Hoschton Relay For Life.

How to you want to engage the community to get involved with Relay?

A: As I would with any new-to-me community, I will be looking to learn everything I can from current and former Relay For Life volunteers. No one knows your community like you do! It’s all of you who call the BraseltonHoschton area home who will help me learn where our greatest strengths and areas of improvement are. I look forward to getting to you know you and your community.

Q: The theme for the Braselton-Hoschton Relay For Life for this year is Lights! Camera! Relay! If you had to pick your favorite movie, what would it be and why?

And who would be your favorite male and female actors and why?

A: My favorite movie is, without a doubt, Sabrina (the original version with Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn). It’s a classic love story with some of the most entertaining and interesting characters. My favorite male and female actors are Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. I grew up watching their movies and they always leave me with a smile on my face.

Q: What is your Relay story? Why do you Relay?

A: I Relay for everyone who has ever been touched by cancer. Specifically, I Relay for my grandmother, Sara Abbott Ruffin. I was named after her and despite never having had the privilege of knowing her, have always felt a connection to her. She passed away after a sevenyear battle with breast cancer when my father was only 16 years old. I Relay so that my children and their children can know, love, and learn from their parents and grandparents.

Q: To date, what is your best American Cancer Society moment?

A: My best American Cancer Society moment happened recently when I had the opportunity to tour a cancer research facility in Augusta. Georgia Regents University was recently awarded an Institutional Research Grant from the American Cancer Society which will go toward funding the research of young and up-andcoming students and scientists. Touring their labs and seeing firsthand what kinds of groundbreaking research our fundraising dollars are going toward really showed me how instrumental events like Relay For Life are in the fight against cancer.

Q: How can the community – businesses and industries, neighborhoods, schools, churches, families and individuals – get involved with Relay For Life?

A: The first step in getting involved is to reach out to us! Anyone from a business to a school to an individual can be involved in a variety of ways. Reach out to a current or former volunteer or to me and we’ll help you figure out what the best fit for you is. We’re always looking for new teams, sponsors, and Event Leadership Team members.

Q: What other ways can people give of their time for the American Cancer Society? For example, Road to Recovery …

A: If you or someone that you know wants to get involved but doesn’t feel like they have the time to commit to Relay For Life, first of all, talk to us about it! There are so many ways to support the American Cancer Society and Relay For Life that won’t clog your calendar.

We also have other programs in place like Look Good Feel Better, where we teach those going through cancer treatments how to pamper themselves and take care of their skin. Or Road to Recovery, a program in which volunteers offer to drive cancer patients to and from treatment. These and other volunteer-lead programs are great ways to get involved.

Sara Gunter is now the Community Manager of Relay For Life for the South Atlantic Division of the American Cancer Society. She works from the Athens office which is located at 1684 Barnett Shoals Road. She can be reached by calling 706-731-0152. Visit cancer.org

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Ernest Varner critiques Jill Haack’s portrait of Cameron, who loved music. “My painting him with the firs tinstrument he started playing, I hope it will make his family remember him and his love for music.”

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Jan Richardson’s first attempt on a portrait is of J.D. Hamby, who loved his tractor. She said Ernest Varner is an exceptional instructor. She found the project very special and says she may try another portait in the future.

Providing comfort with portraits “Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

That is the theme of a May 28 unveiling ceremony for some special portraits recently painted by members of the Georgia Art League. Artists will be presenting portraits of hospice he league artists will be presenting portraits of Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center patients to their families.

It’s a “labor of love that has touch so many hearts, and will continue to do so for generations to come,” says Re’gie Kennedy, president of the Georgia Art League.

“When an artist learns every nook and cranny of a person’s face and then captures the light of their soul through the expression of the eyes, you connect with that soul on a higher spiritual ground,” said Kennedy. “When I became president of the Georgia Art League, I wanted these artist to have the opportunity of having this spiritual experience.”

By happenstance, she ran into Ernest Varner at a frame shop in Atlanta and when talking with him about a breahttaking portrait he was having framed, she said she realized he was just the

man to help prepare league artists for the project.

“He is an amazing teacher as well as a stellar artist,” aid Kennedy of the retired Army lieutenant colonel who has studied art with the top portrait artist in the country and has been asked to travel to Africa to teach art.

Varner taught two all-day workshops at no charge – “he really is giving of his time and talent. He has done an amazing job.” He is also doing one of the portraits.

Up next: The impact on the artists and the families receiving the portraits

Heart of Hoschton health fair held

By FARAH BOHANNON

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The Heart of Hoschton Health Fair, planned as an annual event, was a huge hit for the city and the surrounding communities. It was the first one to be held, but it was a lot of fun for all.

Several vendors attended and shared their knowledge relating to healthcare as well as providing a handful of free opportunities for guests. A health fair is also a great way to allow community members to see what is available to them close to home.

A blood mobile was parked at the far end of City Square in front of City Square Pizza for those who decided to give blood.

The health fair was sponsored by Engineering Management Inc. (EMI). Inkind sponsors included Lawson Funeral Home, Sunshine Learning Center, B & B Tax Services, Boat Customs, Whole Foods, Wilco Printing, Griz Graphics and 123-Jump. Hoschton’s event planner Jennifer Kidd said the fair would not be possible without their help and hard work. She said she was very impressed with the health fair, especially since this was the first year it has been held.

“I was very impressed with how our health fair turned out,” said Kidd.

“Everyone that participated gave 110 percent and look forward to next May. I really wanted to focus on giving our community the opportunity to educate themselves through our health fair, and I feel that we succeeded in that. I’m looking forward to doing this again.”

Rita Contreras, Mary Kay sales director, was present with two large giveaways — a his and her sunscreen kit. She ensured that yes, men can use Mary Kay products as well as women, and that it is extremely important to use sunscreen during the warmer months to ensure optimum skin protection. In fact, groups of men visited Rita’s booth and inquired about the various products she displayed during the fair. She informed them about the benefits of Mary Kay products and how they can go about ordering some.

Other multi-level marketing representatives were present as well—Melanie and Joshua Campbell with Nerium

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Saturday’s Heart of Hoschton health fair included healthy snacks such as popcorn and fruit in addition to health screenings and informational booths. as well as Heather Swint with DoTerra Essential Oils. Swint offered to teach brief chair yoga lessons and even demonstrated some beneficial poses to stretch various parts of the body. Swint is passionate about her health, and says she believes her journey with DoTerra has changed her life for the better.

“Essential oils have completely changed the way I view mine and my daughter’s health,” said Swint. “Now that we use oils, I rarely have to take my daughter to the doctor. We are rarely sick. Instead of using medication, we use all-natural oils and oil blends as treatments. I even use them on my pets.”

Melanie Campbell had similar things to say about her journey with Nerium.

“I use Nerium products on my face every day, and cannot believe the difference it has made in just a few months,” said Campbell after showing a before and after photo of herself. “Anyone can use Nerium, and it is guaranteed that the results will be amazing.”

Dr. Melina Johnson of Braselton Family Dentistry and her staff members conducted free dental exams as well as fluoride treatments for the children. They distributed information about proper dental care as well as toothpaste freebies.

“It is crucial for children to start taking care of their teeth from a young age

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Heather Swint demonstrated some yoga moves and also shared information about DoTerra essentials oils during Saturday’s Heart of Hoschton health fair.

to establish proper dental care as they get older,” said Johnson.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group also performed health screenings for those who wanted to check-in on their health.

Jo Ann Strickland, RN, BSN, county nurse manager from the Jackson County Health Department (JCHD), promoted healthy eating and food portion sizes, and also discussed the benefits of the JCHD. Birth Control, pregnancy and newborn care, immunizations for children and adults, community outreach, children’s services, disease testing, stroke & heart attack prevention, emergency preparedness and response, cancer screenings for women, environmental health and vital records are the main services that are offered at county health departments, but some may not offer all of these options. The services offered at the JCHD may not be known by people in the community, so Strickland said it is important to be a part of community events such as the Heart of Hoschton Health Fair to spread the word.

“We offer so much to the community, and we want everyone to know that we are here and what we can do for them,” said Strickland.

5 Fit Fitness brought fitness mats and various weights and kettlebells for quick workout demonstrations. President/CEO Chris Bantly brought one of his fitness instructors and wife, Aurora Bantly, and dedicated member, Matt, and allowed guests to see what they are all about. All fitness levels are welcome at 5 Fit Fitness, located on Jackson Trail Road in Hoschton.

“We help individuals achieve results fast with group fitness classes,” said Bantly. “The classes are designed to enable each participant to work at their own level within a challenging, but encouraging environment.”

Other happenings from the Heart of Hoschton Health Fair included a visit from Mayor Theresa Kenerly, educational displays by Liberty Mutual Life Insurance, drowning prevention and tornado safety from the American Red Cross, sunburn prevention, giveaways from various businesses, spinal analyzing from Braselton Chiropractor Center and more.

The Heart of Hoschton Health fair was a great way to take charge of personal health as well as get to know local businesses who are passionate about good health and helping others.

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schools

The Paper | Thursday, May 21, 2015

IN FINE FORMAL FASHION

Jefferson City FFA members competed in the first Jackson County Woodworking Contest.

From left to right, Matt Sims and Spencer Kelly placed second and first in the Small Project category while Austin Benton, Jonathan Williams, Joshua Nix and Austin Phillips placed first through fourth in the Medium Project category.

Woodworking contest hosted by FFA chapters East Jackson Middle and West Jackson Middle FFA chapters hosted the first ever Jackson County Woodworking Contest on March 28.

This first time event was held in conjunction with the Jackson County Agriculture Festival, and it was a way for FFA members in Jackson County to show off their woodworking skills.

The Woodworking Contest featured two divisions to showcase both middle school and high school projects as well as three different categories for each – small, medium, and large. FFA members from East Jackson Middle, West Jackson Middle, Jackson County High, and Jefferson City participated in this event, and winners in each category were presented with plaques and $50 prize money.

In the high school division, Jefferson City FFA’s Spencer Kelly and Matt Sims were awarded first and second places in the Small Proj-

The Braselton Brothers Store building provided the backdrop for this photo of Braselton area students ready for the West Jackson Middle School formal held May 8. Pictured are L-R: Nate Vincent, Morgan Wiley, Jarin Owens, Lily Horton, Pete Parker, Emma Pruitt, Eli Vincent, Mattie Davis, Chad Pittman, Hanna Grace Casteel and Wright Wilson.

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West Jackson Middle students Kaitlin Van Wie and Paul McFearin earned second and first place in the Small Project category of the Middle School Division. ect category while Austin Benton, Jonathan Williams, Joshua Nix, and Austin Phillips took home first, second, third and fourth in the Medium Project category.

In the middle school division, West Jackson Middle’s Paul McFearin and KaitlinVan Wie earned first and second in the Small Project

category.

Anyone interested in learning more about the Jackson County Agriculture Festival, Woodworking Contest, or being a part of the festivities next year, please contact sponsors April Davis at adavis@jackson.k12.ga.us or Kate Wooten at kwooten@ jackson.k12.ga.us.

Agricultural Festival held Members of the East Jackson Middle and West Jackson Middle FFA Chapters recently hosted the first annual Jackson County Agricultural Festival on March 28.

This first-time event was held at Jackson EMC and was a free event that was open to the public. The focus of the Jackson County Agriculture Festival was to show the community what agriculture looked like in our community and in Georgia and show off some Jackson County students’ work in agriculture.

Many local and state-wide vendors were in attendance for the JC Agriculture Festival including agriculturerelated college affiliations, vendors selling locally made goods, and state and local agriculture promotion agencies such as Georgia Cattleman’s, Georgia Grown, and USDA. Members of Jackson County’s FFA Chapters were also on-site to share their Supervised Agriculture Experience programs including livestock projects, small animal projects, and floral designs. In addition to FFA exhibits, some of Jackson County’s FCCLA members participated in a county-

Deadline for Bright Ideas grants is June 1 Time is growing short for area educators to submit an application for Jackson Electric Membership Corporation’s (EMC) Bright Ideas grant program.

Bright Ideas grants fund creative, innovative classroom projects developed by state certified public middle school teachers in Jackson EMC’s service area that aren’t funded through general educational funds.

Applications are due online by midnight Monday, June 1. Please review criteria on

wide Cupcake Wars Competition. Patrons of the JC Agriculture Festival also enjoyed demonstrations from Georgia’s Mobile Classroom throughout the day.

All in all, the Jackson County Agriculture Festival had a great turn for this first

West Jackson Middle FFA members Hannah White and Kate Schultz worked the microphone to make announcements throughout the day and get people involved in the drawing of door prizes.

One of the special features of the Jackson County Agriculture Festival was Georgia’s Mobile Dairy Classroom. Three different milking demonstrations were made throughout the day.

what is and isn’t considered, otherwise applications are disqualified.

Educators can earn up to $2,000 for classroom projects that would otherwise go unfunded.

Grants will be judged by an outside panel of experts and grant winners will be recognized by the Bright Ideas Prize Brigade in October and November.

For a complete list of guidelines, criteria and to apply for a Bright Ideas grant visit www.jacksonemc.com/brightideas.

time event, and sponsors say they look forward to continued growth in the coming years. Interested in learning more about the Jackson County Agriculture Festival

or being a part of the festivities next year? Contact sponsors April Davis at adavis@ jackson.k12.ga.us or Kate Wooten at kwooten@jackson.k12.ga.us.

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The Paper | Thursday, May 21, 2015

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Chelsey Elizabeth Bell - Miss Jackson County

Morgan Kay Davidson - Teen Miss Jackson County

Haley Elizabeth McMenomy - Junior Miss Jackson County

Campbell Turner - Pre Teen Miss Jackson County

Emma Michelle Blackstone - Little Miss Jackson County

Annastyn Claire Waters- Tiny Miss Jackson County

Crowning royalty The Miss Jackson County Pageant was held May 2 in the J.L. McMullan Auditorium on the Jackson County Comprehensive High School campus, and Chelsea Bell was crowned Miss Jackson County.

She received a $250 scholarship in addition to a crown, sash, trophy and roses.

Other division winners also received a crown, sash, trophy and roses.

The pageant is hosted annually by the Jackson County Comprehensive High School cheerleaders.

Joscelyn Lyn Mandall Petite Miss Jackson County

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events

The Paper | Thursday, May 21, 2015

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Hoschton Women’s Civic Club.

The next meeting of the Hoschton Women’s Civic Club will be held Tuesday, May 26, at 7:30 p.m. at Hoschton City Hall. The location has changed after the arson fire at the Hoschton Depot but meetings will hopefully soon be back at the depot.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Dates for other upcoming Hoschton Women’s Civic Club meetings are June 23, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 22 and Oct. 27.

hosted at the Crawford W. Long Museum in Jefferson.

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

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

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

Low-cost spay/neuter. Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries at the clinic located at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder. Clinic days are usually Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Prices are $85 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $65 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $55 for a male dog or a female cat and $35 for a male cat. A $5 discount is offered for any surgery patient no older than 5 months (as determined by Leftover Pets veterinarian). All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. No fees are added for in heat or pregnant animals. Financial help is available for low-income Barrow County residents.

Visit www.leftoverpets.org.

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

Cultivators’ Market at ShieldsEthridge Heritage Farm. The next market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. Vendor’s booth fees are $25 per month from May through October. Vendors can go to www.shieldsethridgefarminc.com for an application or contact Denise Temple at dftemple@gfb.org or call 706-367-8877.

What’s the buzz? A May 21 lunch and learn will be

Hall County Master Gardeners 2015 Garden Walk. The Hall County Master Gardeners will host a self-guided tour of seven Gainesville gardens

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday June 6, rain or shine.

This lovely adventure is that you may enjoy at your own pace, however, there will be Master Gardener volunteers at each garden to assist you and answer your questions.

You can look forward to choosing a pass-a-long plant from a selection available at one of the gardens.Tickets are $10 prior to June 6, available at the Hall County Extension Office at 734 E. Crescent Drive, Gainesville (770-535-8293). Or they are available on line at hallmastergardeners.com. The day of the Walk, tickets will cost $15 and may be purchased at all seven gardens. A map of the gardens is also on the website.

Hoschton Depot grand reopening. A celebration of the reopening of the historic Hoschton Depot will be held June 13 in conjunction with the June Bug Concert. The event will be from noon to 4 p.m.

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

Braselton Farmers Market to get under way June 5 The Braselton farmers market is readying for a festive opening for the summer beginning Friday, June 5.

The market is commissioned to provide a safe and friendly atmosphere where consumers can purchase directly from Georgia farmers and local food producers. It is the goal to support the economic growth of the downtown district by attracting visitors to shop or relax and to provide a sense of community promoting downtown businesses, events and activities.

The market will run from June 5 through

Oct. 16 each Friday from 4-7 p.m. on Harrison Street near the Braselton Park. Parking is available nearby or at the Braselton Library.

Vendors selling Georgia-grown products or home-made food products are featured each week. Vendors are required to complete an application for acceptance.

“In addition to the popular market, many of our downtown shops are open during market hours, so we encourage all to enjoy the time in our historic downtown,” says downtown director Amy Pinnell.

Visit www.downtownbraselton.com

Marijuana & the Drug Free Workplace webinar offered

by Jackson Co. Chamber The next Small Business Series Event hosted by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will be a webinar, titled “Marijuana & the Drug Free Workplace” presented by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and conducted by Chuck Wade, Executive Director of the Council on Alcohol and Drugs. This event will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, at the Chamber’s office in Jefferson and is presented at no charge.

On April 16, 2015, Governor Nathan Deal signed HB 1 into law making Georgia the 24th state in the U.S. to legalize medical marijuana. HB 1 allows qualified patients to legally possess up to 20 fluid ounces of cannabis oil containing up to 5 percent THC. These changing state laws have created confusion and concern for employers regarding their drug free workplace programs.

Employers of all sizes should join us for

this webinar to learn how medical marijuana legalization is going to affect your workforce, and what steps to take for accommodation.

The webinar will include a PowerPoint presentation that attendees can save as a resource and will cover: • The primary reason for changing viewpoints on marijuana legalization • The five steps required to become a state certified drug free workplace • Assistance in maintaining a state certified drug free workplace • Guidance regarding drug testing job applicants and employees A Q&A will follow. To register or for more information, please call Briana Burgess at 706-387-0300, email bburgess@jacksoncountyga.com or register online at www.jacksoncountyga.com by May 26.

Saturday memorial ride will honor fallen cyclist With the last several weeks, metro Atlanta cycling community has really been hit hard, with losing four cyclists to being struck by vehicles. As a way of honoring their lives and bringing awareness to the public about cycling safety, Robert Wilhite organizes memorial rides for our fallen comrades.

The next memorial ride set for May 23, will be in honor of Pastor David Fitzpatrick, who was killed in Braselton. The ride will have riders in a double pace line with an escort vehicle. The Fitzpatrick family will be attending the ride ceremony before the 9 a.m. ride launch from Cork & Keg, located at 6750

Highway 53 in Braselton. It is a 19-mile ride.

If you are on Facebook, David Fitzpatrick Memorial Ride event has been created so you can easily SHARE with your contacts to help spread the word and increase participation.

“We hope you consider changing your riding plans to be able to attend this memorial ride and show the family just how much the cycling community cares and shares in their loss,” said Wilhite, founder of the Jackson County Brevet taking place on June 6. It is the largest event for aplastic amenia in the nation. See www.jacksonbrevet.com

Ham cram committee offers study course, test The Tri-County Amateur Radio Club Ham Cram Committee will be giving a free five-hour study course on the ARRL/FCC Technician Examination om Saturday, May 23.

The session, to be held at the Braselton Administration and Police Building, consists of a review of the questions that may be on a 35 question test at the end of the session. Registration for study methods may be made at www.tricountyarc.com.

All candidates must register between 8-8:30 a.m. on

Saturday, May 23, unless they opt to be tested at 1:30 p.m. The training session is a free service of the TriCounty Amateur Radio Club serving the surrounding counties near Braselton.

At 1:30 p.m., the Examination Committee of the TriCounty Amateur Radio Club will give the Technician Test which has an administrative cost of $10 cash. Participants or walk-ins must have a picture ID and driver’s license.

Former amateur radio operators who have expired licenses of any class may

take the Technician Examination and will be reinstated to their former status if they pass. Candidates must also provide a copy of their last expired license which may be downloaded from the FCC website.

Participants who pass the test will know their call sign approximately three working days later by email. The license is good for 10 years and may be renewed for another 10 years with no cost.

Further information is available at www.arrl.net and www.tricountyarc.com

Bluegrass & BBQ event is May 30 Members of the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council Board are working hard to get ready for the next fund-raising event - the HHAC Bluegrass & BBQ set for Saturday, May 30.

This will be the first event back in the Hoschton Depot since an arson fire damaged the historical building.

“We are very honored to once again use a building that is very important to our town,” said Robbie Bettis, president of the HHAC board.

The North Georgia Bluegrass Band will provide music from 7-8 p.m. with the silent auction beginning at 7 p.m. and the live auction at 8.

The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for the serving of BBQ plates by Frank’s BBQ including BBQ, baked beans, chips, bread,

dessert and drink.

Proceeds from the Bluegrass & BBQ will help the HHAC and the Hoschton Depot Funds. For tickets or information, call 770540-1099 or email hhac55@yahoo.com.

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Establish priorities with harsh father-in-law

Dear Carolyn: My fatherin-law is a classic jerk; he neglected and abused my husband throughout his childhood and teen years.

By abuse I mean clobbering him with closed fists in anger until my husband was old enough to hit back.

As adults we have little to do with him, and I’ve taken a laissez-faire approach to his belittling comments and creepy lifestyle.

That all went out the window, though, when I became a mother and he, a grandfather.

Because the baby was premature we asked everyone to get the CDC-recommended vaccine boosters and respect our privacy in the hospital. However, he brazenly showed up while I was in recovery attempting to breastfeed and did not leave or look away. He insisted the vaccines were pointless and took my baby out of my arms (had I not

Carolyn Hax been on two machines and a blood drip I would have fought him off).

Weeks later, I agreed to bring the baby to a family gathering at his home. That day he informed us his wife had bronchitis but was feeling better due to antibiotics.

I refused to allow the baby in his home and my husband and I had a huge falling out over it. He still takes his dad’s side because of a sort of familial Stockholm syndrome.

His father then insisted on dropping by with a gift — three stuffed Disney princesses! One of the only things my father-in-law

knows about me is I’m a staunch feminist, as he teases me about it whenever he can. Disney princesses are a big no for a newborn.

Why make her a consumer dimwit before she even decides she likes those characters?

My question for you: Can I limit her time around him knowing he is making a point of not respecting our rules and boundaries? — NYC

Of course, if she didn’t have a father and you didn’t have a husband.

But since those spaces are occupied by the son of this “classic jerk,” your only good options are the ones you come to both as co-parents and as husband and wife.

As a parent, you’ll want to throw his princesses back in his face. As a spouse, though, you have an important role in supporting your hus-

band’s desire to solve this difficult father of his.

And as a human at the beginning of a long road, you have a large personal stake in choosing battles wisely — as in, picking ones that still make sense decades from now. I respectfully submit the political messages of toys she receives before she can crawl won’t make the cut.

You have a fragile baby, a scarred husband and an abusive grandpa. Fighting every battle is a luxury you can’t afford.

So, establish priorities.

First, protect your child.

Second, support your husband. Third, manage your father-in-law. Seventeenth, mine Grandpa’s every move for new justification to loathe him.

The seed of every good decision toward these priorities is in your marriage. You and your husband need to talk, as forthrightly as you’re

WORKING IT OUT

able, about each of your goals with respect to his father. This is the long-range part of the conversation: “I want him in my life because he’s my dad,” or, “I’d prefer to have nothing to do with him, but you need this so I will rally, within limits.”

This is also where you talk about whether your husband will ever get what he wants from a person who, quite possibly, lives to deny giving what people want.

That dovetails into the next logical topic: figuring out what achieving your goals would look like. Can your husband speak to the kind of childhood he’d like to provide for your daughter? Can you then agree on what grandpa behaviors legitimately work against that, versus antics that are merely obnoxious?

Depending on the severity of your husband’s emotional scars, this reckoning might need a push from counseling

such as family, couple’s, individual or whatever makes the most sense.

Next you talk about where you can and can’t compromise, all through the lens of your child’s well-being.

You, for example, agree to make nicer than you want, and he agrees to visit less than he wants. You agree to accept gifts you deplore, and he agrees to back you publicly even when he reflexively sides with Dad. With or without it, keep in mind throughout your husband likely chose you in part because you’re as strong or stronger than his dad; you can reinforce your husband where he’s weakest (something he likely does for you in some other way).

The trick to being strong for someone else is in maintaining the perspective he can’t.

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

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

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

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

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

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Jobs

Medical RN needed for O/R Supervisor Position for busy surgical practice. Full benefit pkg. Must be professional, organized, and detail oriented.

Experience required.

Send Resume and salary requirements to: 1296 Sims St., Suite B, Gainesville, GA 30501 The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is seeking candidates for the following positions: The Comprehensive Care program at The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is expanding due to the needs of our patients and the communities that we serve by opening a new location in Oakwood, Georgia.

We are seeking LPNs to support this expansion.

Hours available will be day, evening and Saturday. Previous experience in an urgent care facility or emergency department is highly desirable.

The Center for Laser & Aesthetic Services at The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. in Oakwood, Georgia is recruiting a part time nurse practitioner or physician assistant with neurotoxin experience. This position is 1 day a week with a potential to grow.

The Center for Pediatrics in Baldwin, Georgia is accepting candidates for a full time bilingual medical receptionist. Spanish and English skills are required.

The Orthopaedic Department at The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. in Braselton is seeking a full time Registered Nurse for the Joint replacement Clinical Educator position. All candidates must have a flexible schedule to work evenings/ weekends as required by class/support group schedules.

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.longstreet clinic.com to apply. Click on the Careers tab to review the employment opportunities and to submit your application.

Child Care-Help Wanted

Misc. Help Wanted

Now hiring experienced teachers. Infant and summer camp ages.

Apply in person.

First Presbyterian Church, Child Development Ctr. 800 S. Enota Dr Gainesville, GA 30501

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.

Construction CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR / INSIDE SALES - Pendergrass manufacturer of fabricated architectural construction products seeks experienced Inside Sales / Estimator.

Candidates must have: strong electronic plan reading and takeoff skills, construction related degree or equivalent industry experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and AutoCAD a plus. Salary and benefits. EOE. Send resume and salary requirements to: position@ mmsystemscorp.com

Dental E&R Dental Lab has an immediate opening for an EXPERIENCED Stain & Glaze Technician.

Also hiring exp’d technicians in all departments….if you have the right skills there will be a job for you. Please call 770-534-9090.

RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist) for a fast paced dental practice 3-4 days a weeks. Minimum 3 yrs dental exp..

Email resume to crf7365@aol.com or call 678-936-5070

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

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

Job Requirements Early Morning & Weekend hours Strong Communication & Organizational Skills Commitment to quality customer service Basic Computer Skills Ability to work independently Valid GA driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation We offer competitive salary plus complete benefit package including 401K Send resume to Dan Beckwith Circulation Operations Manager 345 Green St Gainesville, GA 30501 Or e-mail to dbeckwith@ gainesvilletimes.com 770-535-6347

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Simpson Trucking Now Hiring: Equipt Operators, Laborers, Pipe Foreman, Dump Truck Driver Apply: 1364 Candler Rd, Gainesville, GA We are a drug free work place. #1 Place For Jobs Top Notch Personnel 770-297-7377

Avita Community Partners is expanding its services and is currently seeking applicants to fill new Intensive Outpatient Counselor positions in Demorest, Gainesville, and Cumming. In addition, we are hiring certified Substance Abuse Professionals and Paraprofessional staff to work in these new programs.

We are also opening a Women’s Treatment and Recovery Support Residence in the Gainesville area and need full and part time Technicians to staff this 24/7 program.

Additionally, we are recruiting for a Developmental Disabilities Professional Licensed Regional Behavioral Health Administrator and a Licensed Clinical Team Leader in the Gainesville area.

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In this sales & service position, you will help protect homes & from unwanted insects. Apply online at http://www. got-bugs.com/about-us/ careers

Now Hiring: Service Technician and Installer Full Time Position, Top Pay based on experience ($20-$25/hour), Full Benefits after 90 days, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacations, Company Van, Requires Clean MVR & Background Check Drug Free Workplace.

3 years Experience Needed. fax resume to 706-8671093 or apply online at www.KnepperAir.com

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

Please apply to: The Times, 345 Green St., Gainesville, GA 30501 Attn: HR or e-mail csosebee@ gainesvilletimes.com BOOKKEEPER / CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. Local marina on Lake Lanier has an opening for a Customer Service Representative.

Must have a pleasing personality and 2 years’ experience in dealing face-to-face with the general public. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word, and be PC computer / Internet savvy. QuickBooks experience a plus. We need someone whom is dedicated to doing it right. Accuracy, attention to detail, and a facility with math / numbers are a must.

Must be organized, energetic, and be able to multi task in many different directions. If you are a professional team player, looking for a secure company, and wish to stop job hopping, this is for you.

Casual, fun, lakeside working conditions.

You should live within a reasonable drive to Flowery Branch. No phone calls please.

Non-smokers only.

Please forward your resume and any other helpful information to: marinaworkhbm@ gmail.com. . If you wish to stop in and fill out an application , Hideaway Bay Marina 6334 Mitchell St Flowery Branch GA 30542. 9:00 – 5:00 Monday - Friday.

Tell us why you think this is the job for you.

Thank you for your interest Part-Timer needed for light office duties. $10/hr., 3 days/wk. Call Nancy at Dr. Ed Shannon Jr., 770-535-1467

Part-Time Help Wanted ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN IN GAINESVILLE HAS OPENINGS FOR PART TIME EVENTS CASHIERS. ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE WORKING AS A CASHIER WITH A POS SYSTEM REQUIRED. MUST WORK EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS AS REQUIRED. $10.00 PER HOUR SEND RESUME TO: sboulware@atlantabg. org.

PLEASE, NO CALLS OR WALK UPS. Certified Lifeguards Needed Helen Water Park 706-809-9393

Professional GRAPHIC ARTIST/ PREPRESS TECHNICIAN The Times in Gainesville is looking for a new member for its prepress team.

The best candidate for this job would have the creative ability to design and create compelling ads for print and online, but also the technical skills to serve as a prepress technician in getting products ready to plate and print.

Comprehensive knowledge of InDesign and Adobe products is essential. Experience in preparing jobs for plate and print is a definite plus, as is a thorough understanding of commercial print processes.

This could be a supervisory position for a candidate with the right experience.

Daytime shift M-F. We offer vacation time, paid holidays, health benefits and a 401k plan.

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Restaurant Help Currently seeking a FT Line Cook & FT Pantry Chef at TPC Sugarloaf, an upscale country club in Duluth, GA. Competitive pay and benefits. For more information, please visit www.tpc.com/aboutcareers. Applications accepted online.

Poor Richard’s is taking applications for F/T Exp’d. SERVERS & LINE COOKS 770532-0499

Trades Cain Electric Company is hiring electricians and apprentices with a minimum of 3 years commercial experience.

Must have experience installing conduit, MC cable and slab installation. Top pay and benefits. Send resume to cainelectric@att.net or apply in person at 1743 Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville, Ga. Drug Free Work Place.

Experienced Body Tech I-Car & ASE preferred Benefits offered 770-536-4985 Growing tractor dealership seeks experienced, agricultural-equipment mechanic. This is a full-time position. Salary based on experience.

Apply in person at James Short Tractor of Alto. 1325 State Hwy 365, Alto Ga. Heating & Air Tech5yrs commercial & industrial experience. required. Chiller experience required.

Guaranteed year-round, minimum 40hr. work week. $30+ per hour for qualified candidate.

Excellent benefits.

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Cemetery Lots for Sale 2 CEMETERY LOTS, Memorial Park, Floral Garden Section. Retail for $4,750 each.

Sell for $8,000 total.

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Condominiums For Rent

Lake Home For Sale

3BR/3BA- All appls incld W/D, Swim, Gym, G’Ville College area. $850/mo 770-639-1201

OPEN HOUSE Lake house 2-4pm 4855 Serene Shores, Gainesville off Browns Bridge Rd.770-654-5522 Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners; 4 bed/5 baths. Single slip dock deep water

Houses For RentUnfurnished 2BR APT., appls & water furn., New Holland. $485. 678-316-5276 Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

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Mobile Homes For Rent Gainesville, S/N Hall 1-3BR $85 & up, per wk No app fee. 1 week free 770-534-7596

Roommates Wanted Iron & Oak Wood, Glass Top Table, 4 chairs & 2 bar stools w/fabric seats, matches table. $600.

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Lawn Equipment For Sale: Lightly used Sears Craftsman Lawn Tractor with Sears maintenance contract.

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3 Rooms w/bath. Fully furnished w/cable) No dep/util fees. $115 $125/wk. 678-328-9980 ROOM FOR RENT for female. Pvt home, den & kitchen privileges, $500/mo. 770-536-3917

Homes & Real Estate Acreage For Sale

I Buy Snapper Riding Mowers Not Running.

Flowery Branch, 678617-5012

MECHANICS NEEDED Mission Foods is hiring experienced Maintenance Mechanics for its Pendergrass location. Company offers pay above market average, Full Benefits Package, Immediately Vested matching 401K, Shift Differential pay.

We have openings on 2nd and 3rd shift.

Apply in person at 225 John B. Brooks Road, Pendergrass, GA 30567 or E-mail resume to: adriana_herrera@ missionfoods.com Mission Foods is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer Sawnee EMC is seeking an Electrical Distribution System Engineer.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

Experience preferred in design, modeling and maintenance of distribution power systems. Must have strong computer and mathematical skills and communicate well both written and verbal.

Applicants must complete an application form prior to 5 PM, June 5, 2015. Apply online: www.sawnee. com, News & Events, Job Opportunities, or application forms are available at 543 Atlanta Hwy, Cumming GA 30040.

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled. Drug-Free Workplace.

Taking Applications for HVAC/Refrigeration Service Tech with field exp. Call Gene’s Refrigeration & HVAC, Inc. 706-776-1977

Truck Drivers CDL CLASS A DRIVERS needed. Local & OTR positions. Benefits, exc. pay. Sign-on bonus.

2yrs exp., clean MVR. 770-887-6117 678-7940818 FT/PT CLASS A-CDL DRIVERSto haul live chickens in Gainesville, GA. $1500 Sign On Bonus Must have 2 years verifiable experience, good MVR. Night Shift, local positions, home daily, benefits. Call Johnny, 770-530-3157 or 804-784-6166

John Deere 2006- Push Mower. Self propelled. $250. Stored in bsmt.

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Misc. For Sale

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

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

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

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We are looking for Professional Spreaders.

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

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

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

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Pets & Supplies FREE KITTENS, 6 weeks old, to good home.

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WANTED TO BUY: Antiques & Collectibles.

Esp pottery & stoneware from anywhere in the U.S. . Fair prices. 770532-6756 Wanted To Buy: Timber of all kinds.

5 acres or more.

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

Homes-Rentals Business Property For Rent

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

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

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

Privacy with close proximity to I-985.

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Business Property For Sale

Recreation Boats & Marine

BAYLINER 2003 Rendezvous, 249SD, inboard/outboard, 5.0 Mercury engine, 1 owner, low hours, very good condition, $14,900. 678-478-6659 Covered 26’x 26’ single slip dock Vinyl clad floats Treated wood decking 40’ gangway $1000.00 or best offer 678-696-5158

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

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

706-318-0520 FOREST RIVER 2012 Forrester 32 ft, Class C Motor Home, Model 3011DS, 2 slides, loaded, 9,800 miles.

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

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

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

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

Rare Campground For Sale!

6045 Grant Ford Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506.

42.32 ac with 9ac Lake.

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

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

House For SaleSurrounding

TOYOTA 1994 Corolla for PARTS, great condition inside, wreck damage on front right bumper/headlight/ hood, car still cranks, only 201K miles on motor, Gainesville area. $500. 770-561-5308 TOYOTA 2002 Sequoia 250,000 miles. One owner, new tires, XM radio, leather, great condition. Needs new motor. $3,000. 404-9313250.

BUICK 1989 This car has been a reliable and comfortable car. Roomy and in very clean condition. $1950.00 OBO call 678516-1917

Dawson Cnty. 9+ acres.

3 Homes. $259,900. 706216-1793

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

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

DODGE 2012 Durango, leather, $25,987.

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

678-714-9288

FORD 2014 Escape SE, $21,987.

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

678-549-7288

HONDA 2006 CRV, AWD, EX, $10,987.

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VOLKSWAGEN 2013 Beetle convertible, black, navigation system, keyless start, spoiler, all the bells and whistles,33,000 miles, Excellent Cond.. 1 owner, female driver Must sale, moving... asking $24,500. Ask for Shae. 770-534-5024

JEEP 2002 Liberty, $6,987.

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Import Cars

HONDA 2009 Civic, $8,987.

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JEEP 2008 Wrangler Unlimited, $18,987.

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HONDA 2012 Civic LX Coupe, $13,987.

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JEEP 2009 Wrangler, 5 spd., winch, 55K miles, $19,987.

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KIA 2011 Soul, $11,987.

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KIA 2015 Sorento, 17K miles, $23,987.

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KIA 2014 Cadenza, $23,987.

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MERCEDES 1993 500SEL, 183k miles, newly replaced trans., Michelin tires, light tan lthr interior, loaded w/ amazing features, exc. cond., $3,800.

770-317-6393

NISSAN 2009 Murano LE, AWD, loaded, $18,987.

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NISSAN 2015 Rogue, 500 miles, $22,987.

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Trucks CADILLAC 2007 SRX, $10,987.

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CHEVY 2015 Camaro, $25,987.

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DODGE 2013 Charger, SE, $18,987.

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

CHESTATEE MODEL Best Golf Lot!! Open, Renovated, Mst on main, RE/MAX 770 367-4253

Investement Property

Sport Utility Vehicles

Auto Parts

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

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

HYUNDAI 2013 Elantra GT with ALL the bells and whistles, 40k miles, one owner, non-smoking, grey metallic with black interior, 6-speed automatic w/SHIFTRONIC, heated leather seats, panoramic sunroof, tech package, great gas mileage and fun to drive! Motivated seller. $16,700.

Call Susan 706-265-5873

1984 Riviera Cruiser pontoon boat 28’ with swim deck. Restored in 2011. 1994 Johnson 88 SPL motor, no trailer. $6800 678 525-4003

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

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FORD 2012 Edge SE, 27K miles, $18,987.

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NISSAN 2006 Altima 2.5S, $7,987.

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NISSAN 2007 Murano, $11,987.

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NISSAN 2012 Altima 26K miles, $15,987.

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TOYOTA 2007 Yaris, $7,987.

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Motorcycles HONDA 1986 Interceptor VFR750, 25K original miles, never wrecked, 1 owner, meticulously maintained, many extras, helmets, factory service manual, tools, $3,000. 770-317-6393 HONDA 2004 Shadow 1100. Leather bags, 3 helmets, windshield, custom pipes, lots of chrome. $4200/obo.

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

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

DODGE 1988 Dakota.

V6, 5speed, Asking $2500. 770-7187850 FORD 1988-F-250. 7.3 diesel, 5spd, Ext Cab. VGC.. Trade possible. $4,500/obo. 770-9670751 GMC 2002 Sierra - 143k, Leath seats, V8, 8’ bed w/liner. Looks Good!

Drives Exc! $5000/obo.

678-780-8171

NISSAN 2010 Frontier, King Cab, 4x4, $17,987.

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NISSAN 2012 Frontier Crew Cab, 9500 miles, 4x4, $25,987.

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NISSAN 2012 Frontier, King Cab, 4 cyl., $17,987.

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TOYOTA 1993 PICK-UP. 4 cyl. w/camper, white, 135K mi. $3000. Ask for Cliff 404-520-0933