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Slight tax hike ‘floated’ for Jackson Co. By LEANNE AKIN
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Attempting to balance the Fiscal Year 2015 Jackson County budget in the wake of a tax digest which failed to grow is problematic, prompting consideration of a possible 1 mill tax increase. At a Sept. 24 budget work session, an executive summary of the proposed budget was presented by County Manager Kevin Poe and Finance Director Logan Propes. Initially, the Jackson County got a proposal which represented no change in the tax rate but staff also provided a look at the budget with a possible increase. See more at ClickThePaper.com County staffers offered the possibility of a maximum 1 mill tax hike as a means of balancing Fiscal Year 2015’s total annual budget of $65,431,416. This is an increase
of$1,923,067 or 3.03 percent from FY 2014. With the decision of the commission to eliminate all furlough days for employees, another $534,516 will be added to the expense for salaries and benefits. Also in the proposal are several new positions including four additional deputies. Related to benefits, a shift to self-insurance is anticipated to lower county costs and build a reserve fund for health insurance. Another hit to the county’s bottom line is total debt service which will peak in 2016. With more than $8 million going to debt service in FY2015, Jackson County will direct 24 percent of its general fund expenditures to paying toward its debt, meaning 4.577 mills of tax is allocated to meet the indebtedness. Half of the county’s millage rate goes to maintenance and operation of county government, Poe said.
Without a property tax increase, Jackson County’s anticipated decline in the 2014 total net digest of $12,670,136 will mean a decrease of approximately $77,399 or 0.42 percent in real and personal property taxes from the prior year is at issue. Poe noted there had been hope to see a 4 percent increase in the digest but instead it is almost flat. That is not good news for county budget planners or school officials vested with the task yet again of trying to provide all expected services with a finite amount of money. The impact of tax abatements and exemptions is weighing heavy on the digest which currently reflects only limited positive impact from millions of investments made in property acquisitions and equipment for new industries which have been recruited to Jackson County in recent years.
In the county budget proposal, the FY 2014 tax rate is proposed at 11.28 mills for incorporated areas; 9.76 mills for unincorporated areas. This represents a 0.90 net mill increase in the current unincorporated rate of 8.86 mills and a 1.16 mill increase in the incorporated areas from the FY 2013 tax rate of 10.12 mills. Poe explains the difference in the millage rate is due to uneven growth and the insurance premium tax rollback rate applied to the unincorporated area. Three public hearings are being scheduled for 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Oct. 13 and for 6 p.m. on Oct. 20 on the budget proposal and millage rate recommendation with adoption of whatever rate is set for the 20th. Tax Commissioner Don Elrod would take the digest to Atlanta for approval on Oct. 22 with the anticipated due date for taxes being Dec. 31.
‘Georgia Grown’ is celebrated at East Jackson Elementary By FARAH BOHANNON
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Hoschton hosts fall festival The 40th annual Hoschton Fall Festival brought thousands to town to watch the Dixie DockDogs competitors jump and swim their way to victory throughout the weekend. Saturday morning’s parade featured loads of Shriners and clowns and beauty princesses. The entire weekend provided a chance to shop with food and merchandise vendors as well as local merchants, play Bingo, listen to talented entertainers, check out the American Street Rodders car show and even try ziplining. Sunday’s happenings included the pet competition (lower, R) in which Ellymae, judged tops for best costume, gave kisses to organizer Tonya Akin of Dog Gone Cute Grooming. See more scenes from the 2014 Hoschton Fall Festival on Page 7A and at ClickThePaper.com
East Jackson Elementary School believes in serving up “Georgia Grown” food in its cafeteria while helping to keep Jackson County economically strong. On Sept. 24, students, teachers and staff gathered in the school’s gymnasium to kickoff the school’s Farm 2 School activities. Also in attendance were several local farmers in attendance looked forward to sharing what they do on a daily basis along with Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, Chef Josh Aaron of Jefferson’s The Savory Spoon, School Superintendent Dr. April Howard, Jackson County Schools’ Director of Nutrition Dr. Debra Morris and East Jackson Elementary chef Rich Freeman. As Principal Jennifer Halley welcomed the students, faculty and guests to the assembly, she mentioned how important the local farmers are to the community. “We cannot thank our local farmers enough for everything they provide for not only our school, but for the community as well,” said Halley. When Halley turned the microphone over to Commissioner Black, he discussed the meaning of a hero. He asked several students who raised their hands what they thought the meaning of a hero was and who were their own personal heroes. The students gave answers such as, “A hero is someone who helps other people” and “My dad is my hero.” After receiving student input, Black told them that farmers are heroes of his. He asked two of the local farmers -- James Brouchard and Matt Shirley -- to join
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Chef Josh Aaron was presented with a plaque in recognition of his hard work and dedication on behalf of children of Jackson County Schools. him at the front of the gymnasium. He said these two men have helped put food on the table in many homes, restaurants and schools. Black spoke to his youthful audience in a way to help them understand how important farmers are. “Farmers are my heroes,” said Black. “They work very hard to ensure you and I have the best food on our table. By supporting all of our farmers, we will help make both Jackson County and Georgia strong.” Black also explained the importance of having both younger and older farmers from different generations and everything they bring to the table — literally. He mentioned it is extremely important for the older and younger farmers to work together to produce some of the best food for families, schools and restaurants. Always thank farmers for the hard work and time
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BRASELTON – Hear the roar of different engine types and feel the congestion of thousands of spectators arriving for the Petite LeMans, a 10-hour showdown at Road Atlanta. The Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda is a sports car endurance race held annually at Road Atlanta, and this year marks the inaugural TUDOR United SportsCar Championship and Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup season finale. Expect this to be an exciting weekend with more than 50 entries in four different classes of competition on Saturday. The 12 turns of Road Atlanta will be screaming with thrills of this international competition of power and precision which Geoff Lee, President and General Manager, told a recent gathering of South Hall business
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leaders will be a chance to see Bryan Sellers, last year’s champ who has lived in Braselton for seven years. Sellers won his first pro race at Road Atlanta at age 16. “Winning at Road Atlanta is nearly impossible,” said Sellers, who races for Falken Tire Porsche, and knows how much it means to win. “I appreciate the significance of the win” at this “world-class race track.” Sellers said he also has seen significant and positive growth of the race as well as watching the community thrive. According to Lee, 10 hours of the Petite Le Mans will be streamed live on the Internet with two hours being aired on Fox after the football game on Sunday, Oct. 5. See more about Road Atlanta and the Petite LeMans on Page 1B.
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JEFFERSON –Track Properties LLC (TP) Tuesday announced its intention to sell Gresham Motorsports Park or entertain a long-term lease. “We’re sadden to advise that Gresham Motorsports Park will not be hosting race events in 2015,” said Track Properties Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Gresham. “GMP will continue to be available for practice and testing while we market the facility for sale or long-term lease to another party.” Plans for the sale/lease of Gresham Motorsports Park are currently being formulated and will be announced at a later date. “This was an extremely difficult deci-
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sion,” Gresham said. “Our timing in rehabbing Peach State – along with a subsequent ownturn in the overall economy of the country – could not have been worse. The entertainment value for our fans and the services we’ve provided our sponsors and participants have been very successful in our opinion. Unfortunately, the economic part of what our family was trying to achieve with the GMP facility has not proven to be successful. “On behalf of our entire family, we would like to extend our thanks to John Close and all of our full-time and race-day associates. All have gone well beyond the call of duty in trying to make short-track
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BRIEFLY Voter registration deadline approaches The deadline for registering to vote in the upcoming November election is Monday, Oct. 6. Georgians can contact their local elections office or register via the new “GA Votes” app for smart phones (available in the download store depending on your carrier), or you can register completely online at registertovote.sos.ga.gov/ GAOLVR/#no-back-button, and follow the easy, step-bystep instructions. Early voting will begin Monday, Oct. 13. In Jackson County, early voting will be at the Jackson County Administrative Building in Jefferson from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 13-31 and on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early voting at the two Jackson County satellite locations will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 27-31. Those sites are the Braselton satellite in the Municipal Building and the Commerce satellite which is the Parks & Rec Department. On Election Day, the Jackson County Administrative Building will not be a polling place as each voter will have to go to their respective home precinct to cast a ballot.
Oct. 9 is Tea Party Patriots of Jackson County meeting State School Superintendent candidate Richard Woods and retired public school teacher Helen Adams will speak on issues in public education at the Oct. 9 meeting of the Tea Party Patriots of Jackson County. The Common Core Standards and Curriculum is one issue that will be discussed and should be of special interest to parents of children in public schools. Both active and retired public education teachers and administrators are also invited to participate in this open discussion. Mr. Woods is on record as opposing the adoption of Common Core by Georgia’s elected political leaders and by the state’s educational establishment. Mrs. Adams has some sensible ideas about changes during the last five years in Georgia’s requirements for a high school diploma which she thinks narrows the focus of public high school education to the point that it probably contributes to Georgia’s high drop-out rate. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Jefferson Club House.
The public is invited to the meeting.
Fall festival being hosted Oct. 11 by NGPG West Jackson Marissa Mercado, MD, and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) West Jackson will celebrate their grand opening and the addition of family medicine physician, Scott Ellis, MD, with a free fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families are invited to come and tour the new location at 26 West Jackson Commons Drive in Hoschton while taking advantage of free blood pressure checks, BMI screenings, vision screenings, rides, games, lunch, activities for kids and much more. NGPG West Jackson is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with walk-in appointments available. To schedule an appointment, call 706-658-2452.
Black Pot Cooking Festival is Oct. 18 at Shields-Ethridge Farm Shields-Ethridge Farm in Jackson County will be hosting the Black Pot Cooking Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. until 2. It will be the perfect way to spend an autumn Saturday because what is better than a fall day on a farm with good friends, music, fall foliage, and delicious food? This event will take its guests back in time by opening up the blacksmith shop and providing demonstrations throughout the day. There will also be tours of the commissary and grist mill. Cornmeal and grits will be available for sale. A bonus is that Shields-Ethridge Farm is a peaceful place to explore and wander through because of its rich historical background and beautiful scenery. Sunroom Gang and and Mark Garrison & Friends will serenade the guests with their famous bluegrass music. Cooked outdoors over an open fire, the menu includes chicken and dumplings, beans, turnip greens, cornbread, sweet potatoes, and fruit cobblers. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Hurry and purchase tickets because they are limited. Admission includes entry to the farm as well as one plate of goodies, a drink and the ability to listen to the bands play. Call 706-367-2949 to purchase tickets or visit www. shieldsethridgefarminc.com
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they devote to produce healthy, high-quality food. After all, according to Black, a farmer’s work is never complete: they are always working. Before Black handed over the microphone to Dr. Morris, he asked everyone to stand who works in the cafeteria or in the field of food. They were applauded for the diligence in creating delicious, healthy meals for Jackson County’s growing children. “We cannot thank our farmers enough for taking time out of your busy schedules to come share your knowledge with us,” said Morris. “I like that we are emphasizing the importance of agriculture and agricultural careers. We as a county have been working very hard to bring fresh and locally sourced foods to our cafeterias.” Morris stressed the importance of supporting the local economy by utilizing the farmers who are “right here at home.” Jackson County School benefits from the fresh, healthy foods that come straight from the local farms, but really the schools are giving back by fully supporting the farmers and their families. It is a win-win situation for all. Morris reiterated what Commissioner Black said — not only will the Farm 2 School activities make Jackson County stronger, it will also help make Georgia stronger and put an emphasis on fresh, local foods produced by local farmers. Morris said she is thrilled Jackson County is participating in such a beneficial program which is something that children can carry on into middle and high school as well as through adulthood. Morris also introduced Chef Aaron, head chef and owner of The Savory Spoon in Jefferson, who said he is a firm believer in using fresh, local foods at his restaurant. He says supporting local is not the cheapest way of business, but he believes in the roots, quality and story of local foods and he is proud of the way they do things. “We appreciate all of Chef Josh’s hard work and dedication to our program,” said Morris. “To show our appreciation,
The contract impasse between Northeast Georgia Health System and BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia is over. In a nearly last-minute announcement, the two organizations said they have reached a new, multiyear agreement that will allow BlueCross patients to continue to receive in-network access to the health system’s offices and employed physicians. The two parties have been negotiating since January to secure a new agreement that covers services provided at NGHS facilities and by doctors in Northeast Georgia Physicians Group and The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center. “We have worked tirelessly to secure a new agreement that is beneficial for both parties and improves the overall health of the communities we serve,” said Carol Burrell, president and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System, in a statement released late Tuesday by both organizations. “This new agreement ensures that NGHS has the ability to offer the highest level of services, physicians and facilities for the regional community. We are extremely pleased that patients can continue to access our health system with no disruption in service.” Morgan Kendrick, president of BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia, said, “We’re pleased that our members in the Gainesville area will continue to have access to GRESHAM the high-quality medical care provided by Northeast Continued from 1A Georgia Health System.” Two contracts were at racing an entertaining stake in the talks: one that and successful venture pertains to physicians asat GMP. sociated with NGHS that “Finally, we want expired Tuesday and one to thank all of our fans, with the hospital that had racers, sponsors, and been extended to Oct. 1 and media for their pacovers all NGHS facilities tronage and support of and employed physicians, Gresham Motorsports including NGMC; Northeast Park,” Gresham conGeorgia Physicians Group; cluded. “Words cannot The Heart Center; Urgent express the value we Care centers in Gainesville, placeand on the many new Braselton, Buford and Daw-Antiques friends we have made Collectibles Show: sonville; The Imaging Center and the time we have in Gainesville, Braselton and Join us for these dates: spent with them over Dawsonville; and The RehaFriday February 1st : 9 AM to 5 PM the past five years.” bilitation Institute in BraSaturday February 2nd According : 9 AM to 5to PM the selton, Buford, Cleveland, Sunday February 3rdJackson : 10 AM to 4 PM County Tax Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Assessors Office, Cafe the Breakfast & Lunch served by Angie’s Gainesville and Oakwood. 73-acre parcel which is The agreement terms also located near the Jackdo not allow for contract deson County Airport is tails to be disclosed.
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we would like to give this special plaque to him that states how grateful we are for his support.” Aaron said he enjoys educating children and their families about the importance of local and fresh food. Not only does he believe in this theory for his business, but he believes the message should be spread throughout the schools and the entire state of Georgia. This is why he supports the Farm 2 School activities, so the next generation will see the importance of farmers and the fresh food they produce. Aaron is helping the local schools figure out ways to receive more food that is both healthier and from sustainable sources. He also encourages children to try different types of meats, fruits and vegetables that come from local farms. “If you all see something you have never tried before, just give it a try,” said Aaron. “If it came straight from a local farm, it is very fresh. You know exactly where it came from. You may love it or you may not, but it is important to try new things.” After the student winners of the farm costume contest were announced, they were able to venture to the parking lot to visit with the local farmers and see what those producers brought from their farms to share with the students. Farmers in attendance were Angus Farmer Matt Shirley, James Bouchard from the Veggie Patch in Commerce, Ali Merk from Merk Farms, Kyle Potts from Potts Bros. Cattle, Austin Hill with a show cow, Drew and Brock Wilson from Rocking Angus Farm, Cole Elrod from Elrod Farms, David Farmer from Tractor & Plow and Greg Sorrow with a pot belly pig. The students were divided up by grade and class and spent approximately 15 to 20 minutes at each station where the farmers talked to them about what they do. In some cases, the children participated in miniactivities like touching a real tractor and learning how certain foods are made. For more information, call East Jackson Elementary School at 706-336-7900.
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Yarn Junkees is hosting Oct. 4 grand opening Located at 25 City Square in Hoschton, Yarn Junkees is offering one-on-one classes and help with projects in addition to providing classes Owners Lisa Reichenberg and Angie Cowley along with their instructors have more than 50 years of experience in the fiber arts and can provide instruction in knitting, spinning, needle felting, crochet, dyeing, beading, waving, felting, embroidery and many other crafts. “If you need help finding a project, we can help you pick out suitable yarns and patterns to suit your skill set and level,” said Reichenberg and Cowley. The community needs a peaceful place to relax and visit with friends and make new ones,” said Cowley. “We offer the community a casual space to just sit and knit,
get help with projects and find quality yarns at affordable prices.” Reichenberg and Cowley say they are eager for their venture to prosper and grow. They hope to develop a charitable program for various
groups in need of knitting such as cancer patients, the elderly and homeless. “After working as fiber instructors at a previous shop, it was obvious that the community needed and wanted a yarn shop in the area,” says
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Lisa Reichenberg and Angie Cowley are helping provide classes and materials for those who share or want to learn their craftsmanship. Reichenberg and Cowley. The ladies credit their behind-the-scenes supporters, their invaluable husbands Dan Fishback and Shane Cowley, both who were on
hand to assist during the Hoschton Fall Festival. Yarn Junkees is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 1-6 p.m. on Sunday. The shop
is closed on Monday. Stop into the shop or call 706-921-4116. You can also email yarnjunkees@yarnjunkees.com. You can also visit www.yarnjunkees.com
Kambrias Korner opens on square in Hoschton By FARAH BOHANNON
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23 City Square in Hoschton is now home to Kambria’s Korner, a beautiful, new antiques, vintage goods and home décor shop owned by Chad and Melissa Latonis of Hoschton. Their 7-year-old daughter, Kambria, is the inspiration for the store’s name and is very involved in running the business with her mother and father when she is not at school. The Latonises are California natives who meandered east when they craved a small-town atmosphere and a less expensive place to call home due to California’s extremely high cost of living. While in Georgia, Chad pursued a career in law enforcement where he started off in a jail and worked his way up to become an employee with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. He later helped start the Brookhaven Police Department in Atlanta. Chad recently retired from law enforcement to spend more time with his family since he felt that being consistently present for Kambria’s childhood was more important. He has always had an interest in antiques, home décor and collectables, so that is how Kambria’s Korner came to be. Melissa is currently a 911 dispatcher for Forsyth County and will be present at the store on her off days. Chad Latonis says his desire is to keep both Hoschton and Braselton historic and make them places where antique and collectible shoppers can spend the entire day. He wants each and every business to thrive in both places and says he believes the businesses can support one another in positive ways to achieve success. Latonis also says Kambria’s Korner can be a place of inspiration for customers and other similar business owners because they can all learn from and get ideas from one another when it comes to decorating. Latonis also hopes that Kambria’s Korner sticks
around for a long time—long enough to where Kambria can eventually take over when she is older. During the Hoschton Fall Festival, Kambria was assisting at her namesake business as well as at the booth of next-door neighbor Yarn Junkees. “There isn’t a distance between Braselton and Ho-
schton anymore,” said Latonis. “Both are very close, so I believe they can serve as places where people can bring their families and spend the day shopping together. This will benefit both cities immensely and will make for a pleasant experience for visitors.” Kambria’s Korner’s in-
ventory includes everything from antique furniture to vintage shelving, wall art, chairs, wreaths, hats, tables and much more. The unique aspect of the store is that Latonis is not afraid to sometimes mix vintage décor with modern. He is always open to
new ideas and ways that will grow his business as well as community interest. “Mixing vintage and modern as home décor isn’t unheard of anymore,” said Latonis. “It is actually interesting and can be very beautiful in someone’s home.”
Kambria’s Korner is open Thursday through Sunday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Call 706-921-4159 or visit www. facebook.com/kambriaskorner. Chad and Melissa Latonis can also be reached at kambriaskorner@gmail. com.
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CHURCH NEWs The Knights of Columbus (Council #1212) at St. Catherine Laboure Church will be sponsoring the fall fish fry at Crow’s Lake with proceeds going to fund Knights of Columbus projects supporting both the church and the community. Join in each
and cash accepted. sss Friday afternoon before the ball game to enjoy a delicious fried fish dinner. Available from 4:30-7 p.m. on Fridays from Sept. 26 through Oct. 24, the meal will include fish, french fries, hush puppies, cole slaw and ice tea or lemonade. Dine in or carry out. All major credit cards
Hoschton United Methodist Church will hold First Sunday Communion during the 11 a.m. service on Oct. 5. A fundraiser dinner for Pastor Marvin Mason’s mission trip is set for 6:308:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at John’s BBQ, 95 Highway 53 in Hoschton. Tickets are $25
OBITUARIES Frances Liles Adams
Died Sept. 25, 23014 Frances Liles Adams, 86, of Cumming, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, after an extended illness. Funeral Services were held Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel with Pastor Dan VanderWal officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Adams Sr. Born in Atlanta, she was a lifelong resident of the area. Survivors include her sons, Charles A. Adams Jr., and Wife Michelle of Cumming and Danny K. Adams of Winder; daughters, Debbie L. O’Connor of McDonough, Darlene Annette Lautzenhiser and husband Mark of Buford and Christy Elizabeth Adams, Cooksville, Tenn.; and several grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford The Paper, Oct. 2, 2014
Robert L. Allison
Died Sept. 28, 2014 Robert L. Allison, 77, of Hoschton, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, after an extended illness. A memorial service was held Wednesday, Oct.1, 2014, at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jason Mincey officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Halcyon Hospice, 5411 Northland Drive, Atlanta, GA 30342. Survivors include his wife, Loni Allison of Hoschton; children, Bryan Allison and wife Sonja of Park City, Utah, Letitia Macdowell and husband David of Winder, Michael Allison and wife Jamie of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Kasper Allison and wife Daven of Santa Barbara, Calif.; grandchildren, Bryson Allison, Kemper Allison, Katelyn Macdowell, Austin Macdowell, Lauren Macdowell, Kate Allison, Samantha Allison, Rowan Allison and Nixon Allison; brothers and sisters, Don Allison and wife Loi of South Carolina, Ruth Allison, Clarence Allison and Truman Allison and wife Norma, all of Pennsylvania. Born in York, Penn., he lived in the Atlanta area the past five years. He was a retired manager with UPS and member of Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford The Paper, Oct. 2, 2014
Roy Alfred Cobb
Died Sept. 23, 2014 Roy Alfred Cobb, 86, of Winder, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014. A native of Springfield, Mo., he was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. He retired after a lifelong career in the apparel manufacturing business. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles L. and Anna May Cobb; his beloved wife, Dolores Jane Cobb; brothers, Earl Matthew Cobb, Maurice Cobb, Charles Cobb and Robert Cobb; and a sister, Katherine M. Rowe.
and are on sale now. See Nancy Rhodes, Nancy Little or Pat Hall. The movie, “God Is Not Dead” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. in fellowship hall on Oct. 8. Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., and Bell Avenue behind City Square. Contact Pastor Marvin Mason at 706-654-1422.
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Survivors include his children, Michael L. Cobb (Christine) of Duluth, Connie Stotts (David) of Winder, Victoria Stancil and Rebecca Cobb, both of Charlotte, N.C., and Mary Jane Cobb (John Outcelt) of Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren, Robin Spurlin (Dennis), Tracey Rhodes (Brad), Mikey Cobb, Keith Harpster, Stacie Hall (Dustin), Maggie Rickman (Brian), Sam Stotts (Tara), Ashley Black, Will Carver, Kelly Stancil and Keith Outcelt (Lora); great-grandchildren, Will and Wes Spurlin, Georgia and Brady Rhodes, Luke, Kinsey and Presleigh Harpster, Anna Beth Lassiter, Henry and Molly Rickman, Warren and Vera Stotts, Hunter and Chase Carver and Malcolm Outcelt; sistersin-law, Florence Clemons, Mildred Looney and Emma Bell Cobb; numerous nieces and nephews survive. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Glen McCall officiating. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Winder, The National Parkinson’s Foundation or The National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Oct. 2, 2014
Steve Mitchel David
Deied Sept. 23, 2014 Steve Mitchel David, 61, of Maysville died Tuesday, Sept.23, 2014, at his residence. Born in Commerce, he was a son of the late Marshall and Clara Cody David. He was a poultry farmer and a member of Maysville Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Silas Marlow; and brother, Larry David. Survivors include his wife, Vickie Veal David; daughter, Tonya Buice of Maysville; son, Mitchel David of Maysville; and grandchildren, Bayleigh Marlow, Mason Marlow, Lukas Marlow, Ryder Buice, Madissyn David, Myles David and Amilya David. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, at Maysville Baptist Church with the Revs. Doug Duncan, Chris Heath and Brent Lord officiating with the interment following at Jackson Memorial Gardens. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Oct. 2, 2014
Janet L. Davis
Died Sept. 24, 2014 Janet L. Davis, 72, of Winder, died Wednesday, Sept.24, 2014. Survivors include her daughter, Alana Tunnell and husband Robert of Tennessee; sister, Reba Brewer of Winder; grandchildren, Robert Tunnell Jr., Annie Lorie Tunnell and Jessie Tunnell; and a host of other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad and Annie McDaniel Wells; brother, James Wells; and sister, Velda King. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Oct. 2, 2014
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Died Sept. 27, 2014 Rodney Russell “Hero” Hall, 48 of Winder, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. He worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation as a technician and a HERO operator. He was a member of Winder First Baptist Church, the APA Pool League and he was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the 82nd Airborne where he served during the Panama Invasion. He then served in the National Guard. He was a loving husband and father. He was preceded in death by his father, George Russell Hall; and a brother, Tim Satterfield. Survivors include wife, Lynda Langston Hall; mother, Alice Grace Hall of La Porte, Ind.; stepmother, Judy Jones of Knox, Ind.; daughters, Katie Hall of Athens and Macayla Hall of Duluth; stepson, Glen Perkins of Atlanta; stepdaughter, Nikki Milner of Duluth; brothers, Rob Krueger, Corey Krueger and Chris Krueger, all of Knox, Ind., and Todd Satterfield of Lowell, Ind.; and sister, Pam Stockton of Moore, S.C. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church with Pastor Jason Mincey officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Association. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Oct. 2, 2014
James Waymon McDaniel Jr.
Died Sept. 26, 2014 James Waymon McDaniel Jr., 76, of Commerce, died Friday, Sept. 26. 2014. He was a son of the late James Waymon McDaniel Sr., and Emma Crane McDaniel. He retired from Harmony Grove Mill. Survivors include his wife Gertrude S. McDaniel; sons, David (Melinda) McDaniel of Jefferson and Danny McDaniel , Bruce ( Cathy) McDaniel, Ricky McDaniel and Jerry Lee (Danielle) McDaniel, all of Commerce; daughter, Vicky ( Jeff) Moore of Commerce; 19 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home Commerce with the Revs. Jerry Smith, Gary Thompson and Glenn McEntire officiating. Burial was in the Cabin Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Oct. 2, 2014
Died Sept. 23, 2014 Louise McDonald, 81, of Maysville, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014. She was a daughter of the late Asbury and Esteen (Sullins) McDonald. Survivors include her sons, Harold McDonald of Jefferson and Randall Evans, Ricky Evans and Stevie Douglas Evans, all of Maysville; daughters, Brenda Baker of Maysville, Barbara Beaver of Gainesville and Beverly Evans of Commerce; sister, Elizabeth Faye Bell of Gainesville; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Joey Lyons officiating. Interment was in the Dry Pond Methodist Church Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Oct. 2, 2014
Ronald Bland McGrath
Died Sept. 23, 2014 Ronald Bland McGrath of Winder, peacefully passed away in his home on the morning of Sept. 23,2014. Born Dec. 7, 1965, he was the beloved son of Sandra and Raymond McGrath Sr., of Auburn. He was the proud father of Ronald Bland McGrath Jr., ( wife Shelby) of Houston, Texas, and daughter Michelle Lynn Burnette (husband Anthony) of Winder. His spirit will live on in his two grandchildren, Ty and Bryce Burnette, who faithfully called him “Pap Pap.” Ronald is also survived by brothers, Raymond Peter McGrath Jr., (wife Kellie) of Winder and Robert McGrath (wife Sarah) of Hoschton; sisters Joan Bucholz (husband Greg) of Lusby, Md., Catherine Domonousky (husband Frank) of Suwanee and Melissa Russell (husband Scott) of California, Md.; and nieces and nephews, JR Combs, Brian Bucholz, Tina Boyd, Samantha McGrath, Brad Domonousky, Frank Domonousky , William Russell, Riley McGrath, Brennen McGrath, Ella McGrath, Cooper McGrath, Austynn Boyd and Emmett Boyd. A life celebration service was held Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Winder. The Paper, Oct. 2, 2014
Charles Edward Priest
Died Sept. 29, 2014 Charles Edward Priest, 69 of Auburn, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. He was a son of the late Ed and Annie B. Jones Priest. He was preceded by a daughter, Lisa Sheppard and served as a volunteer for 10 years with the Bread of Life Ministry. Mr. Priest was a retired heavy equipment op-
sss Reuse, recycle and rejoice: An event to help feed the hungry in Hall County will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, located at 2920 Landrum Education Drive in Oakwood, behind University of North Georgia and Lanier Tech.
erator with the Georgia Department of Transportation. Survivors include his wife, Allene Starnes Priest; children, Ruby Witzman of Florida, Regina Haynes of Auburn and Charles Allen Priest of Tennessee; seven grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; adn brother, Jackie Williams of Alabama. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Barker officiating. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Oct. 2, 2014
Phyllis Yvonne EngleStillings
Died Sept. 25, 2014 Phyllis Yvonne EngleStillings, 76, Braselton and formerly of Ohio, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. Mrs. Stillings was a member of Hoschton United Methodist Church and the Ladies’ Club. She enjoyed painting, reading. knitting and playing Bingo. She will be greatly missed by her friends, family and her dog Dottie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Evelyn Hudgel; husbands, Richard (Dick) Engle and Gerald (Jerry) Stillings; and daughter Patricia Ann Engle. Survivors include her sons, Richard (Dan) Engle and wife Lisa of South Carolina, Jon (Ed) Engle and wife Vonnie of Ohio; daughters, Holly Engle Lockett and husband Bob of Ohio, Kelly Engle Morgan and husband Steve of Florida and Pamela Engle King of Braselton; brothers, Charles Hudgel and wife Bev of Ohio and Thomas Hudgel of Florida; sister, Jean Conley of Virginia; grandsons, Cameron, Peter, Jacob, Clay, Mitch and Max; and greatgrandson, Wyatt. A memorial service was held Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, at Hoschton United Method-
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ist Church with the Rev. Luis Ortiz and the Rev. Marvin Mason officiating. Memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Oct. 2, 2014
Estelle Vaughan Wood
Died Sept. 26, 2014 Estelle Vaughan Wood, 78, of Maysville died Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. Born in Centralhatchee in Heard County, she was a daughter of the late Mosley Perry Vaughan and the late Berta Adams Vaughan. Mrs. Wood was a master cosmetologist and hairstylist and served her community in which she lived. She attended New Beginnings Church in Alto. She was also preceded in death by a son, Butch Wood. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Tracy Davidson and the Rev. Lamar Vaughan officiating. Interment followed in Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce with Chad Dearing, Corey Dearing, Brandon Wood, James Coleman, Preston Wood and Jack Steele as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Tucker Dearing, Skylan Dearing, Tyler Wood, Thaddeous Freeman, Rylee Rouse, Chase Mize and Jaden Hoopaugh. Survivors include her husband, Dwight Wood; daughter and husband, Tammy and Terry Dearing of Maysville; grandchildren, Chad Dearing, Corey Dearing, Brandon Wood, Kristy Wood and Hannah Wood; 11 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Oct. 2, 2014
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Praise in the storm My wife has a wonderful habit. As she is accomplishing various household tasks, she often plays contemporary worship music in the background. One band that often plays during this time is Casting Crowns, and one of their songs that is often repeated is called “Praise You in the Storm.” Some of the lyrics read like this: I was sure by now, God, you would have reached down And wiped our tears away, stepped in and saved the day But once again I say “Amen,” and it’s still raining… It’s a song that has meant
a great deal to others in my life over the years. I’ve watched a friend sing this song in church after experiencing the tragic loss of her sister. I’ve seen another friend choreograph a dance to the song after battling through the loss of a marriage. The song speaks to the fact that our lives, even when grounded in faith, are often far from easy. We face trials, hurts, pains, and difficulties that are common to all of humanity. We are faced with the harsh reality that our faith does not grant us immunity. In the midst of that, we are reminded that Christ himself was referred to as a man who was acquainted with sorrow.
As I write this, I reflect on a year that has had its fair share of personal difficulties. It began in January with a week-long hospital stay for my wife who experienced a sudden auto-immune attack on her central nervous system. That storm is ongoing as she wrestles with the effects, the medications and the uncertainty. We’ve had broken limbs on both of our children, surgeries for both of our children, health issues with one of our dogs, and we had to find a new home for the second dog. Through all of those things, we experienced the unexpected nature of storms in our lives. They come from
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property located at 380 Sam Freeman Road in Hoschton. Stay tuned for more information. Trunk or Treat will be held at the current church property from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Hot dogs, chips and all the trimmings will be available. For information on where to purchase tickets or about the church, you may contact any church member or call the church office at 706-654-8415 or Pastor Cory Sexton at 678234-9408. The church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton. The Church of Hoschton is hosting Bible study for ladies in the community on the third Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the classroom at the rear of the church building. Other service times are as follows: Sundays Bible study at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m., evening worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday - prayer meeting at 7 p.m. with Bible study following at 7:30 p.m. sss
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for lunch. Drinks, chips and baked goods will also be available. The event is being sponsored by Christ Lutheran Church, The Springs, McEver Road Methodist, St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, East Lanier Community Church and Oakwood United Methodist with all proceeds benefiting the South Hall Community Food Pantry. sss First Baptist Church of Jefferson is hosting Back to Church Sunday from 9:40 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Oct. 12. Has it been months or years since you have been to church on Sunday? First Baptist of Jefferson is encouraging anyone and everyone to come to church on this special Sunday. There is going to be a welcome lunch for all of our guests, so please sign up for the meal by Monday, Oct. 6, by calling the church office at 706-367-8332. The church is located at 246 Washington St., in Jefferson. Dr. Michael Helms is senior pastor. sss The Church of Hoschton is having its annual Chicken Que on Saturday, Oct. 25. Tickets are $10 each and are on sale now; tickets are limited, so get ‘em soon. All proceeds will go toward the building fund. Also on that same day, plans are being made for the church’s first fall festival with hayrides for every age on the new
Winder Church of God will host KidsFest 2014 from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. The church is located at 476 Jefferson Highway in Winder. Enjoy free food, bounce houses, carnival games, face painting, giveaways, costume contest, Wheels of Hope and much more. Everything is free. Come join in the fun for the whole family. For more information, call 770867-4123. In the event of rain, the festival will be postponed to Saturday, Nov.1.
‘First and Goal’ on Oct. 6 will feature Rev. Kanipe The Rev. Randy Kanipe, pastor of Watkinsville First United Methodist Church, will be the speaker at First Baptist Church of Jefferson’s Oct. 6 “First and Goal” breakfast. Randy and his wife Marika have been married for 19 years. Marika is studying to be a nurse practitioner. Their two children are Rebekah, 13, and James, 10. Randy is highly skilled in martial arts and uses martial arts techniques to teach conflict resolution skills to use in churches and the work place. Because of his work in the area of conflict resolution, Randy was featured in the 2012 documentary: Betrayed, The Clergy Killer’s DNA. The film features unscripted interviews with pastors, psychiatrists and Christian leaders who seek to expose a vicious kind of behavior that cuts across denominational lines where people from within the church consider themselves to be on a mission to destroy a pastor at all costs, citing the heavy cost that their actions exact on pastors, their families and congregations. Randy has a unique perspective on conflict. Not all conflict is bad. Randy will help us understand how to manage and shape conflict for positive rather than destructive results. As men, we need to know how to manage conflict effectively and
model it for others. Join in for the First and Goal meeting on Oct. 6 at 6:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall. A full breakfast will be served. First Baptist Church is located at 246 Washington St., in Jefferson. Dr. Michael Helms, senior pastor, can be reached at 706-367-8332.
A new ladies’ study group will begin meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays starting Oct. 23 at Arbor Pointe Church. The focus of this study will be a new book by Lysa TerKeurst titled, “The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands.” Cost for the book is $10. For more information, contact the church at 770-272-6778 or admin@arborpointe. org. Arbor Pointe Church is located in the Towne Center Plaza at 115 Towne Center Parkway, Hoschton. Visit www. arborpointe.org. sss The Gordon Street Fall Festival will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26. Everyone is invited to come to the Fall Fest at Gordon Street Park. There are going to be hotdogs, popcorns, games, inflatables, face painting and more. It is going to be fun for the whole family. The event is being hosted by First Baptist Church, located at 246 Washington St., in Jefferson. Dr. Michael
nowhere. They leave us disoriented. It can be hard to see very far ahead. Storms can feel very dangerous and threatening. After all of those things, we thought the storms had perhaps passed. Then we received a call in July that our former home in Acworth - a home that we rent to another pastor and his family - had been ravaged by 10,000 gallons of water flooding from the top floor while they were away on vacation. At that point, it felt like the skies opened, and what before had been showers in our “storm” became a full deluge. At that point, we did what most anyone else would do. We cried. We felt physically ill. We tried to catch our breath. We gave thanks for insurance. We began making lists and asking ques-
Helms, senior pastor, can be contacted at 706-3678332. sss A new worship series at Arbor Pointe Church is Parables: Rediscovering the stories of Christ. This new series will cover some of the best-known stories that Jesus himself told to illustrate the nature of God. These stories meet us where we are and invite us to know God better. You’re invited to (re)discover these stories at Arbor Pointe Church every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school and a youth class are offered at 9:15 a.m.; Children’s Sunday school is offered through fifth grade as a part of the worship time. For more information, visit Arbor Pointe on the web at www.arborpointe.org, like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter (@ ImperfectAPC). sss Submit your Church News to editor@ clickthepaper.com or mail to P.O. Box 430, Hoschton, GA 30517 or drop by 9924 Davis St., Suite 8 in Braselton.
tions. We began worrying. We looked at our bank accounts. But then the day after came, and God began to reveal himself in the midst of the storm. We went to the house to survey the damage, and we were met by the contractor we had contacted. Around his neck hung his car key on a lanyard that read, “I Love Jesus.” With that, a glimpse of some sunshine. As the afternoon progressed, scores of people came to offer any assistance they could. The “storm” was still very present, but these people, by their very presence, were offering us some shelter in the midst of the storm. The song itself is inspired by a real story of a mother and her daughter. Erin was diagnosed with cancer at age 7, and her mother Laurie was her champion and partner through the next three years as she battled. She tells the story of literally standing on her Bible one evening by Erin’s bedside as she cried out to God. Cancer eventually took the life of Erin when she was 10 years old, but her mother describes a strange, unearthly comfort in knowing that the God of eternity held Erin
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in his hands. No earthly storm - whether it is cancer, flood, divorce, addiction, bankruptcy – can ever take us away from the love and care of God. The song also includes this quote from Psalm 121: I lift my eyes unto the hills; where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. My prayer is that I – and you – will find the strength to trust that our “help comes from the Lord” even when the storms are raging around us. Brad Greene is Lead Pastor of Arbor Pointe Church, located at 115 Towne Center Parkway in Hoschton. He can be contacted at brad@arborpointe.org or 770-272-6778.
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Fairs bring out the kid in everyone I remember the days when posters started going up about the arrival of the fair. The poster was in bright neon yellow with a drawing of a big Ferris wheel. Just seeing the word “fair” in big bold letters let you know the big show was coming to town. We are in the middle of fair season. The fairs in Gwinnett and Cobb have come and gone. The Cumming Country Fair and the Georgia National Fair open Thursday. The Georgia Mountain Fall Festival in Hiawassee opens Oct. 10. All sorts of festivals will take place in the next few weeks, but there is something about a fair. As a kid, I thought carnival barkers were the coolest people ever. How they could quickly convince you a simple game of chance could win you a really fine stuffed animal. A few years later, I found those same people a tad creepy. I’m not sure who changed. But there is so much more to a fair than games of chance and carnival rides. Many of the larger fairs have livestock shows for 4-H and FFA members. A friend of mine hauls a trailer loaded with goats to be shown by his daughter. These goats are meticulously groomed and prepared for the show ring. The same is true for lambs, cows, llamas, hogs and all the other livestock shown at the fair. I saw a woman take a teasing comb to a cow’s tail. Apparently, a cow with a well-groomed bushy tail has some appeal in the show ring. They even have a rabbit show. It is more of a beauty contest. They don’t ask rabbits to jump out of a hat or make a glass of chocolate milk. That’s only on TV. The Georgia National Fair, the biggest in the state, is held in Perry. That’s just
Harris Blackwood over two hours from here and worth the drive. In addition to the animals, they have shows where folks exhibit photography, painting, quilt making, pottery and other fine crafts. They also have a cake-decorating contest. But it wouldn’t be a real fair without some folks making a sales pitch. People will try to sell you a vacuum cleaner that will suck up a bowling ball or cookware that will make vegetables more nutritious. I’m afraid that means Southern green beans might end up tasting like something from up North. If that sends chills down your spine, you can go out to the midway and buy a fried pork butt on a stick or a deepfried candy bar. If people-watching is your sport, you’ll find a smorgasbord of the human race at a fair. If they taught you about the theory of evolution in school, you’ll remember seeing an illustration with a chimpanzee on one end and a man walking upright on the other. Between the two, are various stages of man’s development. There is a good chance you’ll see the whole crew from that picture at the fair. Load your kids or grandkids up in the station wagon. OK, nobody really has a station wagon anymore. Take the SUV and head to a fair. It will bring out the kid in them and in you. Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Civic club says thanks for its supporters The members of the Hoschton Women’s Civic Club would like to thank all those who purchased tickets for their homemade cake raffle at the Hoschton Fall Festival. Because of your participation and generosity, we will be able to make a generous donation to the city to help
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Waste not, want not in all things A friend, an only child, was talking about cleaning out her parents’ house after the death of her father. “My parents,” she said, “were both children of the Depression so they saved everything. It is a big job.” She paused. “I finally found the key to the extra room that Daddy built on to the house. I opened it and it was filled with Mason jars.” I laughed. I understand. I was raised by folks like that. Mama never threw out anything. When she died, we found eight broken irons in the closets. A couple of ‘em were so heavy they could barely be lifted. Apparently, she thought that one day someone might fix them or, by the grace of God, they would begin working again. Even as I hauled them off to the trash, knowing it was the prudent thing to do, it bothered me. I have enough of Mama in me to believe that, by the grace of God, an iron broken for 40 years can work again. Now, of course, it probably isn’t going to happen. But it could. Yes, it could. As for Mason jars, I save them, too. But since I don’t
Ronda Rich put up vegetables from the garden, they just gather dust. I’ve tried to give them away but those who garden say, “Oh, no, honey. Thank you but I have my own jars.” Finally, I tossed some away. I’ve done easier things. It pained me so I kept some of them. I’m the same way about food. I’ll eat leftovers from the same meal for a week. Doesn’t bother me. As long as it’s in the refrigerator, it’s fine. In fact, I love leftovers. One night, at a restaurant, I was packing up the remnants of my meal. “I’ll have a box for his, too, please,” I motioned across the table to Tink. He shook his head. “I don’t want it.” “Well, I do.” He started laughing. “Is there anything else you want?” I cut my eyes sideward to the table next to us. “Do you
think they’d let me have their leftovers if they don’t want them?” It was good for a great laugh. Problem is that it started to sound like a fine idea. My husband, though, is more particular. He cleans out the refrigerator. I toss nothing out until it completely withers and all hope is gone. I heard him in the kitchen one day. The fridge door stayed open for a bit. Then I heard the cabinet door open and the garbage can being pulled out. My ears perked up. My heart thumped. It sounded like food, probably good food, was being thrown out. I restrained myself until he left the kitchen. Then I marched in and checked the trash can. He had thrown away perfectly good container of hummus — never opened — into the trash. I pulled it out and put it back in the fridge. Later, I was in the kitchen when he discovered the re-deposited container in the crisper drawer. “I threw out that hummus,” he said, lifting an eyebrow. “It’s old.” “It’s three weeks old,
never opened, and it’s still good. It’s made from chick peas. It does not spoil quickly.” “Well, I’m not eating it.” “Good. Then, it’ll be all mine.” I smiled. He tossed his hands in the air. “I give up.” “That’s fine,” I replied. “Give up, just don’t throw out.” Honestly, I have a problem discarding things that I might could use again. I’m not a hoarder. Until we married and Tink moved in, I had several empty drawers and a couple of near empty closets. I’m pragmatic but more than that, I’m cautious. See, I understand building on a room just to store empty Mason jars. You never know when good times might turn bad and I might need to store some leftovers. Just to make them last longer. Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of several books. Sign up for her newsletter at www.ronda rich.com. Her column appears weekly.
Adult education successes enhance community First in a series “Quality of life” is used often by Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organizations to entice quality businesses and people to a community. What is meant by providing a “Quality of Life” in your community and how does a community achieve a successful one? I believe that one important ingredient is to have educated or literate adults in a community. A common definition of a literate adult is that if at the age of 25 or older a person possesses a high school diploma or GED, they are considered literate. If they do not, then they are considered illiterate. It is a fact that over one million Georgia residents 18 and older do not have a high school diploma or GED. Approximately 40 percent of these have less than a ninth grade education. For every $1 invested in adult literacy, $33 is returned to the community. Further, 75 percent of unemployed adults have reading or writing difficulties. And finally, low literacy skills have a direct impact on crime, recidivism, poverty, teenage pregnancy and substance abuse. Such was a similar condition of Barrow County, Georgia, in the early 1990’s. The 1990 census revealed that at least 42 percent of all adults over the age of twenty-five in Barrow County did not have a high school diploma or GED. And when the manufacturing companies started taking their business out of Barrow County, what was left was a significant per-
Ron Saunders centage of an uneducated workforce that would be looked down upon by businesses and industry seeking a good place to locate. Staring this dilemma right in the face were a number of key community leaders who felt strongly that something must be done and done quickly. In 1993, the WinderBarrow Certified Literate Community Coalition was formed with the main purpose of increasing the literacy rate in Barrow County. Community members, educators, businesses leader, and the Chamber of Commerce all came together to address the issue at hand. This group knew the facts and statistics that follow adult Illiteracy. They saw firsthand that parents who did not have a high school diploma would more than likely have children who would not show improvement in school and would be likely to drop out of school before achieving their high school diploma. On the other hand, they knew that an educated work force stood to have an advantage in bringing quality businesses and industries to the community. They knew it would be a long and tough road to decrease the illiteracy percentages, but they knew it had to be done.
Before 1993, local churches tried to deliver the GED testing as best they could. However, in 1993, one adult education teacher was hired. Working out of the trunk of her car, she traveled from location to location and began organizing the adult education program in Barrow County. Over the last 20-plus years, this unified effort, aided immensely by a partnership with Lanier Technical College, has now developed into a quality Adult Education program in three locations – Auburn, Statham and Winder. There are now 22 full and part-time Adult Education instructors to include English as Second Language instructors. In 2003, a mere 10 years after the organized effort began to increase the literacy rate in Barrow County, it achieved the designation by the State of Georgia as a Certified Literate Community Program. At the time, one of only seven communities statewide had that distinction. For 20 years, the Barrow County School System was able to fund a full-time executive director of the Winder-Barrow Coalition for Adult and Continuing Education. Due to budget restraints, this position has recently been decreased to a part-time position and is now funded primarily through several sources to include the Barrow County Board of Commissioners, Barrow County Schools and the cities of Auburn, Bethlehem, Statham and Winder. In 1998, the nucleus of the original group of community leaders, business
leaders, legislators and Chamber of Commerce leaders came together again to pursue additional efforts to concentrate not only on adult literacy, but also workforce development and college opportunities. Thus the WinderBarrow Coalition for Adult and Continuing Education was formed to bring about a seamless transition from adult education GED to college degrees and specific workforce training. Success has come to not only the adult education program and the Certified Literate Community Program (CLCP) organization but also to the college and workforce opportunities. Hard work, positive attitude and persistence on the part of all involved resulted in many successes on different levels. The reward for the adult literacy effort was outstanding in that the recent 2010 census revealed that only 20 percent of the adults over the age of 25 in Barrow County now do not have a high school diploma or GED. In those 20 years, more than 10,000 community residents seeking a GED diploma have walked through the doors of the organized adult education programs in Barrow County. Dr. Ron Saunders is executive director of Adult Literacy Barrow, located at 89 E. Athens St., Winder, GA 30680. He can be reached at 770-868-4089 (office); 770868-4082(fax) or by email at rsaunders@laniertech. edu. Visit www.educatebarrow.org
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This little lady and her mother wanted to thank one of the participating Shriners; Dustin Wilkes (R) provided Saturday night entertainment; (below) Mayor Kenerly and Karen Butler enjoyed the Zip Flyte mobile zip line experience.
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Fall festival: Hoschton does it big
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Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly says her city may be small but not when it comes to throwing a party like last weekend’s 40th annual Hoschton Fall Festival. “We are a small city, but when we have our festival and do our parade, we like to do it big,” said Kenerly. This year’s parade was clocked by committee member and emcee Robbie Bettis at 53 minutes. “The Fall Festival was an absolute blast and success,” said Karen Butler, a committee member and city hall staffer. “We were really lucky with the weather and had an amazing turnout. “All 128 vendors were accommodating and always made sure that me and the other committee members were taken care of. Several vendors have already asked me to save a spot for next year,” said Butler. Mayor Kenerly agreed: “Our vendors were fabulous. There was something for everybody to enjoy.” “I really think the diving dogs brought a lot of people in and were a lot of fun to watch,” said Butler. “I think the additions of the Dixie Dock Dogs and the zipline was a fabulous idea
that brought a lot of people out to see us,” said Kenerly, who joined Butler in giving the zipline several tries including a successful upsidedown effort. “We had a blast at the parade this year,” said parade coordinator Tracy Brandenburg. “All of the participants really went all out and I know the spectators enjoyed watching. The parade is my baby and I love coordinating it each year. Brandenburg thanked public safety personnel. “It went so smoothly this year I think because of the Braselton Police Department. They were very community driven even though Hoschton is not their city,” aid Brandenburg. “Their presence was so enjoyable.” The West Jackson Fire Department was also on hand to provide assistance with some responders equipped with emergency response gear on bicycles. Their efforts kept other emergency equipment inservice during the festival. “I personally just think the festival came out great without a hitch,” said Kenerly. “Every year we make it better and better. I had a lot of great helpers and a great team that I worked with. They were all hard workers
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Battle of Jefferson Dragons rout Panthers in annual rivalry game BY CHARLES PHELPS
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JEFFERSON—After a first-possession fumble by the undefeated Jefferson Dragons last Friday, the annual Battle of Jefferson with cross-town rival Jackson County had all the makings of a great rivalry game: an early turnover, a fired-up crowd and the home team looking to score quick. By halftime, the annual meeting had turned into the Dalton Hill, Evan Shirreffs and Sammy Williams show. The three seniors showed how explosive the Dragons’ offense can be, even on an off night. The Dragons dominated the Panthers, 347, despite committing three turnovers and racking up over 80 yards in penalties. It was also a region-opening game for both teams. Jefferson’s (5-0, 1-0 Region 8-AAA) Williams rushed for a game-high 143 yards on 20 carries and three touchdowns. Shirreffs passed for 212 yards and two touchdowns. “We just came out off of our bye week (knowing) we had to pump ourselves up,” Shirreffs said, “because playing away isn’t like playing at home. “We came out with fire and just put the points up on the board after a pretty disappointing first drive.” Both touchdown passes went to Hill who totaled three catches for 44 yards. “It was a pretty big game,” Hill said. “Now that they area region game, it’s a (bigger) rivalry. “We came out slow and we didn’t execute Doug Chellew The Paper
Top: Jefferson running back Sammy Williams breaks off a long run during Jefferson’s 34-7 victory against Jackson County. Bottom: Jefferson wide receiver TJ Skelton makes a leaping reception during the during Jefferson’s 34-7 victory against Jackson County.
Dominant Defense: Tigers capture a big region win BY COLIN HUBBARD
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ATHENS—In a game filled with standouts on defense, the Commerce Tigers needed one offensive series to help out the defense which had given them the chance to seal the win. The Tigers held the ball for the remaining 4:20 of the fourth quarter to beat Athens Christian, 10-7, in a crucial region game. “I’ve got to take my hat off to the Athens Christian football team tonight,” Commerce head coach Michael Brown said. “It seems like the last three times we have played these guys it’s been a four- quarter game.” Senior defensive end Derek Benoit was all over the field, Friday night. Benoit had a crucial sack on Athens Christian quarterback Josiah Brooks late in the third quarter to force a punt. He also added three tackles for loss. “I really couldn’t have done anything tonight without my teammates,” Benoit said. “We have been working so hard all year. “We are headed in the right direction.” Commerce (4-1, 3-0 Region 8-A) had its defense come up big right off the bat, after two plays and a fumble on offense to start the game, the Tigers’ defense swarmed all over the running attack of the Eagles, which led to an Eagles’ missed 30-yard field goal. Early into the second quarter, Commerce freshman fullback Knox Allen scored from 37 yards out on a shifty run down the middle of the field to give the Tigers a 7-0 lead. After a three-and-out by the Eagles’ offense, the Tigers marched down field in 11 plays and kicker Andres Salgado connected on a 27-yard field goal to put the Tigers up 10-0 at the half. The third quarter was once again dominated by the defenses. The Tigers allowed just 27 yards and the Eagles’ defense allowed 18 yards. But after a fourth-down conversion for the Tigers on the Eagles’ 31-yard line failed, the
Eagles found life on offense. Senior running back Marquez Henson juked numerous defenders and found the end zone from 35 yards away. The Eagles had one last chance to make something happen on offense, but was again shut down by the Tigers’ defense. All Athens Christian could do was watch as the Tigers ran the clock out with a little over four minutes remaining. “We just have to keep moving forward and unite as a team,” Henson stated. “When we play to the best of our ability and play mistake-free football, we know we can win. “We just have to correct our mistakes, come back focused and execute next week to get a win.” Henson averaged 9.4 yards a carry on five touches for 47 yards and a touchdown. He also caught one pass for 21 yards. Athens Christian had a season-high 13 penalties including five consecutive falsestart penalties. “It comes down to execution,” Athens Christian head coach Chris Williams said. “We have said that from day one. When we execute and make good decisions, we are successful. “When we don’t execute and lose our focus, it hurts us. And, that’s what got us tonight. We had opportunities, but hey, those are things we can fix. Those are things we can control moving forward,” he continued. “Hats off to Commerce, they brought in a great game plan to stop us and it worked. I really enjoy playing Commerce.” Commerce was led by junior quarterback Caleb Brooks who rushed for 81 yards on 11 carries. The offense totaled 185 rushing yards. They didn’t complete a single pass. “As a team, I thought our offense played alright,” Brooks said. “On our last drive to seal the win, our offensive line played ex-
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like we had planned on executing. You can tell by most of us walking around here, we aren’t pleased about how we did tonight. We know we could have put up more points and know we could have done better on offense,” Hill continued. He called one drive “ridiculous” with the amount of penalties the Dragons racked up. “But, it was great to get a win, especially over a team that’s in our region now, so we are looking forward to next week and we can’t have the mistakes we had tonight against Elbert County next week,” Hill explained. The Dragons’ defense did its part, too, holding the Panthers’ (1-4, 0-1) offense to 148 total yards and sacked quarterback Jacob Lewis four times. “We watched a lot of film this week,” Jefferson defensive leader Tradd Porter said. “We were ready and we came out ready to play, and we just came out on top tonight.” Shirreffs’ night didn’t start off well as he fumbled the football on the game’s opening possession, but the defense bailed him out, holding the Panthers on a fourth-and-1 play and getting the ball back. “I love having our defense because they are veterans. They know how it goes,” Shirreffs said about the defensive effort after his fumble. “When the offense is struggling a little, we can lean on them. But, we have got to get the offense clicking.” The Dragons’ offense took three plays to find the end zone as Williams scampered from 34 yards out for the first of his three touchdowns to give the Dragons a 6-0 lead. On the next possession, the Dragons’ offense took five plays, but a near mirror-image run saw Williams find the end zone again on a 31-yard run to extend the Dragons’ lead to 13-0 with 5:11 left in the first quarter. Early in the second quarter, the ShirreffsHill connection started rolling, hooking-up on a 7-yard pass. Two plays later, the duo found the end zone on a 31-yard touchdown strike to put the Dragons ahead 20-0. Then, with 7:02 left until halftime, Williams found the end zone for his third touchdown
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What The World is Watching Petit Le Mans race returns to Road Atlanta
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Below: Cars take through the esses at last year’s Petit Le Mans race. Rebellion Racing is the two-time defending Petit Le Mans winner. BY CHARLES PHELPS
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BRASELTON—When fall makes its presence felt in North Georgia, football isn’t the only sporting event people get geared up for. This weekend, more than 130,000 fans from around the world will descend upon 2.54-mile, 12-turn monstrous road course that is Road Atlanta for the 2014 Petit Le Mans endurance race. This is the largest annual international sporting event in Georgia. Local drivers Bryan Sellers, Andrew Davis, Andy Lally, and Leh Keen are all slated to compete in this year’s race. Categories of cars include Prototypes, the premier category of the series, GT LE Mans, Prototype Challenge and GT Daytona. Local company DeltaWing will see its
car race in the Protoypes Class. This weekend’s 10-hour-long battle also marks the end of inaugural 2014 TUDOR United Sportscar Championship and Tequila Patron North American Endurance Cup season to determine the champions in the respective series. Local racer Keen sits second in the GT Daytona point standings entering this weekend’s event. Rebellion Racing is the two-time defending Petit Le Mans winner. Last year’s team was comprised of Neel Jani, Nick Heidfeld and Nicolas Prost. Drivers from 13 different countries including England, Germany, Australia and Monaco will compete in the big event. The Petit Le Mans 10-hour race begins Saturday at 11:15 a.m. Tickets are $70 and can be pur-
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Reunion Golf and Country Club is offering junior golf academy and lessons through December. The lessons are divided into groups, from beginners to advanced junior players. Beginners meet on Thursdays from 5-6 p.m., intermediates meet from 5-6 p.m. on Fridays, and advanced juniors meet on Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. Cost per month is $100. Contact the golf shop at 770-967-8300 and online at www.reuniongolfclub.com.
The Jefferson Parks & Recreation Department is having signups for both boys’and girls’youth basketball. The cost is $60 for players ages 6-and-under and $80 ages 8-14. If you are not a city resident, an extra $35 fee will be added. Registration closes Oct. 17 for players ages 6-12; Nov. 1 for players ages 12-14. Evaluations will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 for players ages 8-10 and Saturday, Nov. 1 for ages 12-14. For more information, visit jrec.sidhelp.com, or call 706-367-5116.
East Jackson Comprehensive High School hosts “Recreation Youth” night for current youth football and cheerleading teams on Friday, Oct. 10. Players and coaches will be recognized admitted into the game for free and recognized at 7 p.m. Parents will need to purchase a ticket. Players and coaches should report to the far left gate for entry into the stadium.
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Points galore: North Gwinnett outlasts Mill Creek BY KYLE FUNDERBURK
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HOSCHTON—There was no shortage of offense for either Mill Creek or North Gwinnett on Friday night. Both teams combined for over 1000 yards and 92 points. However, North Gwinnett didn’t blink, matching Mill Creek point for point, picking up a 51-41 win in Hoschton. “We sure worked our butts off, I am proud of our kids’ effort,” Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis said. “They worked hard and the coaches worked hard to prepare for this game. “We could never get two touchdowns up on them. We would go up and then they’d score. They would go up and then we scored, it was just back and forth the whole game,” Jarvis continued. He added that his squad had chances with some defensive Jarvis stops late, but were
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unable to move the ball out of their own territory. “Our protection broke down late. We had the routes, but there were busted assignments on the line that led to some sacks,” he said. The Bulldogs opened the game by recovering an onside kick. They started the drive with four straight runs, finished with a 12yard touchdown run by Jordan Frye. Mill Creek quarterback Daniel David answered the score early in the second quarter with a 9-yard run of his own, tying the game at 7-7. After stopping the Bulldogs on fourth down on their next possession, the Hawks started at their own 15-yard line. On third down David was wrapped up around the 2-yard line, but escaped, breaking two tackles and scrambling 80 yards to the end zone, giving Mill Creek a 14-7 lead. “I just have to use all of my strength to not go down, and when I saw the open field I knew I could break it,” David said. “I thought they were going to catch me but I dove and made it in.” He carried the ball 20 times for 201 yards and four touchdowns. The Bulldogs wouldn’t let the Hawks pull away as Kameron Pickett finished the Bull-
dogs’ ensuing drive with a 7-yard touchdown run. David once again put the Hawks back in the lead, scoring on a with a 36-yard run. The Bulldogs answered the Hawks again with a 76-yard pass from quarterback John Urzua to a wide open Daniel Imatorbhebhe, sending the game to a 21-21 tie at the half. The Hawks’ defense shut down the Bulldogs’ offense to begin the second half and immediately regained the lead on a 47-yard run by Jonathan Hawkins. Just when it looked like Mill Creek had finally taken the game over, North Gwinnett managed to block the Hawks’ punt and recover at the 2-yard line. Pickett scored two plays later, and he carried the ball into the end zone on a two-point conversion run to send the Bulldogs to a 29-28 lead. The Hawks came right back on their next possession with David’s fourth touchdown run of the night, this time from 23 yards out, giving control back to the Hawks, 35-29. The Bulldogs responded as Urzua hit Kenneth Hancock for an 82-yard touchdown to close the third quarter with a 36-35 lead. Hawkins wasted no time in giving the lead back to Mill Creek, scoring on a 65-yard run
just seconds into the fourth quarter. However, that 41-36 lead would be Hawks’ last of the night. Urzua completed a 62-yard touchdown pass to Kyler Knudsen on the Bulldogs’ first play to regain the lead. Then, Frye took the ball on a reverse and hit Urzua for a two-point conversion to extend the lead to 44-41. The Bulldogs dominated from there, with several defensive stands and a 29-yard catch by Josh Imatorbhebhe to set the final score at 51-41. “All we can do is to learn from this game, fix our mistakes, come back better and win this region,” said David. Urzua was 12 of 20 for 367 yards and four touchdowns. Knudsen racked up a game-high 102 receiving yards on three catches and one touchdown. The Imahtorbhebhe brothers combined for 172 yards on seven catches and two touchdowns. Pickett led the Bulldogs’ rushing attack with 82 yards on 13 carries. Jordan Weddington added 81 yards on nine carries. Hawkins led the Hawks in rushing yards with 206 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns.
“We played really good defensively,” Brown said. “Offensively, we had our ups and downs, but we really challenged our players to play hard for four quarters tonight and we did, so I’m really pleased.” Commerce has beaten Athens Christian in two consecutive meetings by a combined four points. The Tigers will travel to Athens tomorrow night to take on Prince Avenue Christian (3-2, 2-1) in another region affair.
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Jefferson’s Hunter Gatlin looks to avoid a Jackson County tackle during last Friday’s victory over the Panthers, 34-7.
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Commerce kicker Andres Salgado lines up to kick a field goal during last Friday’s 10-7 victory against Athens Christian.
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chased at the gate on Saturday. For information on other races and events leading into Saturday’s big race, visit: www.roadatlanta.com. Local driver/instructor geared up for Road Atlanta Casey Carden was a young child when he grew up in Braselton and went to Road Atlanta to watch his dad do something he loved, and that was race. Now, all grown up, Carden is now the chief driving instructor for the Skip Barber Racing School at Road Atlanta, and this week, he will race in front of family, friends and fans on his home track. Carden will race a Lamborghini in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series race, one of the feature races leading in to Saturday’s race. “This week is certainly here,” Carden said. “It’s always good to get out in front of your home crowd and your family and friends and race on your home track.” Carden added he doesn’t feel anymore pressure racing this week than he does any other week. He’s been getting a lot of encouragement from those he works with at the Road Atlanta track and school. For his dad, racing was a hobby he loved, and Carden says he’s “fortunate” to be able to make a living at it “day in and day out.” He’s never raced in the big race before, but he was a spotter for one team last year, and he understands the global appeal the race brings to the town of Braselton. “The event is unlike most
sporting events,” he explained, “it’s three days (long). There are many races leading to the 10-hour race. “There’s an international and exotic vibe to the event. It’s televised internationally. It’s at one of the most iconic tracks in North America, and one of the hardest.”
It’s always good to get out in front of your home crowd and your family and friends and race on your home track.
run, pounding his way in from a yard away to bump the lead to 27-0. The Dragons made it 34-0 with under 30 seconds left until halftime when Shirreffs found Hill on a 1-yard touchdown strike, the duo’s second touchdown. The Panthers’ lone score came with 9:15 left in the game when Lewis connected with Chase Wester for a 76-yard touchdown. Lewis finished the game with 117 passing yards. Wester had 89 receiving yards. “We said all week we needed to make it a four-quarter game,” Jackson County head coach Benji Harrison said. “Unfortunately, we weren’t able to that. They (Jefferson) are a good football team. “When you play a good football team, you have to capitalize on any mistake they have. They made a mistake early when they turned it over and we weren’t
able to capitalize, and it really does a lot to the morale of the team, I guess you could say,” he continued. “We lost to a good football team. I feel like we’ve just got to keep getting a little tougher. We’ve got to match (other) teams’ toughness a little better than we are right now and get ready for next week.” Jefferson hosts Elbert County tomorrow night, while Jackson County heads to Oconee County. run, pounding his way in from a yard away to bump the lead to 27-0. The Dragons made it 34-0 with under 30 seconds left until halftime when Shirreffs found Hill on a 1-yard touchdown strike, the duo’s second touchdown. The Panthers’ lone score came with 9:15 left in the game when Lewis connected with Chase Wester for a 76-yard touchdown. Lewis finished the game with 117 passing yards. Wester had 89 receiving yards. “We said all week we needed to make it a four-quarter game,” Jackson County head coach
We lost to a good football team. Benji Harrison Jackson County football coach Benji Harrison said. “Unfortunately, we weren’t able to that. They (Jefferson) are a good football team. “When you play a good football team, you have to capitalize on any mistake they have. They made a mistake early when they turned it over and we weren’t able to capitalize, and it really does a lot to the morale of the team, I guess you could say,” he continued. “We lost to a good football team. I feel like we’ve just got to keep getting a little tougher. We’ve got to match (other) teams’ toughness a little better than we are right now and get ready for next week.” Jefferson hosts Elbert County tomorrow night, while Jackson County heads to Oconee County.
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The Chip Foose winner at the 2014 YearOne Chip Foose Select Braselton Bash was Tim and Debra Brown from Florida (left) with a 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge and the participant vote best of show winner was Billy Head from Georgia (below) with a 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS. There were 326 show cars participating and thousands of spectators throughout the day. The proceeds from the Sept. 20 event will support various Hot Rodders Children’s Charity projects including the Progeria Research Foundation.
Farm Tour concert is Oct. 9 in Jefferson By FARAH BOHANNON
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American country singer Luke Bryan is ready to “Play It Again” in Jefferson on Oct. 9 as a part of his Farm Tour. Bryan will perform at Meldon Farm, located on 168 Hardman Road. Ever since the news released Bryan’s Farm Tour locations, there has been excitement all around, especially for those in north Georgia. It seems as though a majority of concerts performed by bigname artists occur mainly at large venues, such as Gwinnett Arena, Chastain P a r k or anywhere close to the big city. For the indiv i d u a l s Bryan who live in the northern portion of the state, a night out at a concert can turn into a huge ordeal — packing, filling up the car with gas, paying for a hotel room and much more. Luckily Luke Bryan has decided to forego the massive venues with endless seating and advanced audio/visual and serenade some of his biggest fans on a beautiful farm in north Georgia. So many local residents look forward to the Farm Tour and are excited for Bryan to perform close to home. Tiffany Thomas of Winder is a country music lover who just attended one of Garth Brooks’ performances earlier this month. She plans to attend Bryan’s Farm Tour concert in Jefferson and is excited about more than just his music. Thomas and her husband and two small children enjoy Bryan’s music and what he stands for. “I absolutely love Luke Bryan,” said Thomas. “I love that even though he has sold millions and millions of records, he has never forgotten where he came from. I love these Farm Tours that he hosts because tickets are inexpensive and he gives back to each farm that he visits.” Bryan’s father was a peanut farmer so the idea of performing at a farm must bring back a lot of childhood memories. He understands the hard work that farmers endure on a daily basis and he says he wants to support them any way that he can, in this case, performing and giving back to each farm he visits. Jessica Farias of Winder is also a country music lover who went to Bryan’s Farm Tour last year. “Last year was the first year I’ve seen Luke Bryan live, and he was great,” said Farias. “He is an excellent performer who is extremely talented. The Farm Tour is a lot of fun and I think Jefferson will be a great place for him to perform. The vibe of the concert is amazing and it is nice to know that some of the proceeds of the tour benefit the farm where the event is held.” Pendergrass resident and Hometown Hero Jeremy Maddox says he plans to attend the Farm Tour in Jefferson this year and says he absolutely cannot wait. “Luke Bryan is an amazing performer and singer,” said Maddox. “I cannot express how excited I am to have such a big-name artist perform so close to home. It is going to be a great concert and I am glad I bought a ticket before they sell out.” Maddox also enjoys the fact that Bryan brings excitement and great music to a small town and local farm and believes that it does not get much better than that. He says he believes there is something special about a famous person who makes an effort to get to know small towns and farms that produce so many fresh goods for the people in the community. Farmers are so important to this country, and a lot of people may not realize how much they give back to society. Bryan sees the importance of giving back to them and making them feel appreciated for all that they do. The Paper sports editor Charles Phelps, a Gainesville resident, says the atmosphere that Bryan creates makes his concerts an awesome experience. “I may not be his biggest fan, but I do enjoy his music,” said Phelps. “The fact that he would do an open-air event on someone’s farm is very neat. It is a lot different, in a good way, than going to Philips Arena or somewhere similar for a concert.” The Farm Tour may be different than a night out at a massive concert venue close to Atlanta, but that does not mean that it will be less enjoyable. Bryan’s Farm Tour consists of the following cities: Knoxville, Auburn, Tallahassee, Gainesville, Statesboro, Jefferson, Columbia, Macon, Sacramento and Concord. For more information, visit www.lukebryan. com/tour.html
Braselton Bash – Chip Foose stylin’ By FARAH BOHANNON
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Sunny skies, a consistent breeze and warm temperatures brought several thousand people from all over the country to the YearOne Chip Foose Select Braselton Bash on Sept. 20. YearOne Director of Special Projects and Public Relations Pat Staton said that this year marked the biggest turnouts in five years and he could not be more thrilled. The weather has been less than stellar the past few years with torrential rains and gusting winds, so a gorgeous Saturday with hundreds of beautiful classic cars to admire made for an excellent day for the spectators. “We could not have asked for better weather,” said Staton. “The great forecast gave us a great turnout, and everyone had a wonderful time. I am so grateful for all of our sponsors and for everyone who made this event possible.” Chip Foose was in attendance again this year. Foose is an American hot rod shop owner, automotive designer and fabricator and star on the reality TV series Overhaulin’ on Velocity. At age 7, he began working on automobiles for his father’s company, Project Design, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Automobiles have been in his blood for a very long time, and he has made a successful career out of them. He graciously signed autographs for his fans during the event as well as posed for photos. The proceeds from the event will support various Hot Rodder’s Children’s Charity (HRCC) projects. Money was raised from the entry fees as well as generous donations. This charity improves the lives of children by harnessing enthusiasm
and innate sense of responsibility found in the automotive enthusiast community. The HRCC aligns with a variety of local and national organizations representing a multitude of causes. This allows positive changes in the lives of many different children with many different needs. They have helped raise money for childhood cancer, Progeria, ensured that car seats are installed safely, providing new car seats for mothers without a support system and much more. For the ninth year running, HRCC will make a substantial donation to the Progeria Research Foundation. Zack Pickard, a a little boy with Progeria who is friend of Foose, was in attendance. He helped Foose tackle his autographs and showcased his outgoing personality to Foose fans. Pickard was joined by his parents, Tina and Brandon. Progeria is a rare, fatal genetic condition characterized by an appearance of accelerated aging in children. Children with this disorder are born looking healthy, but start to show signs of accelerated aging as they reach 2 years old. They do not have a long lifespan, so research and support is critical in someday finding a cure. Foose’s sister suffered from Progeria and unfortunately did not survive, so that is why he is so passionate about finding a cure. There were two contests during this event — the Chip Foose Select contest and the Participant’s Best. The Foose Select winners were Tim and Debra Brown, who came from Florida with a 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge. The Participant’s Best winner was Billy Head from Georgia with a 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS. There were 326 show cars participating with thousands
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Zack Pickard watches as Chip Foose autographs a T-shirt during the Braselton Bash held Sept. 20. More at ClickThePaper.com of spectators who admired the beauty. Winners dined with Foose and YearOne President Kevin King the following Sunday. The remaining four of the top five were awarded a $50 YearOne gift certificate. Staton said the Braselton Bash would not have been possible without its generous sponsors and supporters including the
Town of Braselton, UPS, NAPA Auto Parts, Hayes Automotive, BF Goodrich Tires, Braselton McDonald’s, Stonewall’s BBQ, Toppinz Yogurt, Industrial Depot, Beretta Firearms and the Braselton Woman’s Club. Staton says the 2015 Chip Foose Braselton Bash event will take place on Sept. 19. Visit www.yearone.com
Heritage Trail is highlighted by Anne Poe By FARAH BOHANNON
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Geocaching. Many people hear the word and immediately want to know what it is. It sounds sophisticated and complicated when it is actually very fun and can bring about wonderful learning experiences. Luckily, residents of Jackson County were able to learn about this hobby firsthand from the local Geo-Queen herself, Anne Poe, wife of Jackson County Manager, Kevin Poe, who fully supports his wife’s passion for caching. On Monday evening, Poe hosted an All About Geocaching event at the Braselton Town Hall building. For those who were unable to attend, there is a geocaching exhibit in each room of the lower level of the town hall building that will be available until Friday. Poe’s enthusiasm for geocaching is contagious. She arrived at town hall bubbly and ready to help fellow “cachers” understand the hobby more with a photo slideshow from
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Anne Poe shows off an example of a geocache ammo box during the All About Geocaching event hosted at Braselton Town Hall. See more at ClickThePaper.com
the opening day of the Jackson County Heritage Trail event that occurred on June 28 of this year. The back room of town hall was packed full of eager listeners ready to learn more. Poe started out with a basic history lesson on geocaching where she described how it came to be. “Back in May of 2000, the United States government pushed a blue button that released satellite all over the world and made them accessible to anybody — not just the military,” said Poe. “The next day, a man named Dave Ulmer wanted to see how accurate these satellites were. He placed a bucket with some toys in it in a specific location, and then posted it on the Internet so other people could find it with a GPS device.” At that point, geocaching was born, but it has grown in leaps and bounds since then. As a matter of fact, just last week the one millionth geocache was placed in the United States. After the brief history lesson, Poe described what geocachers need to successfully complete this hobby. A GPS device or a smart phone will work as navigational devices to help find the geocaches. Once found, participants must look for the cache, which can be absolutely anything. “That is the cool part,” said Poe. “Geocaches are never the same thing. They can be big or small. Ammo cans, bird houses, a fake pine cone, a fake rock and a fake tree branch are a few of the caches I’ve found.” Poe brought examples of an ammo can, a bird house and the fake pine cone, rock and tree branch to show the attendees what they look like. She was sure to inform that geocaches can absolutely be anything — that’s the fun part about it. She also showed the group the GPS device she uses while geocaching all over the country — she mentioned that becoming extremely involved in
this hobby can be addicting and many miles have been put on her car since there are so many geocaches in this world, even in Georgia. Poe mentioned the excitement of the Jackson County Heritage Trail and said that word of mouth is the biggest way that the word will spread about this trail full of caches. “Please tell your friends about this amazing trail we have right here in Jackson County,” said Poe. “Tell them that they can spend a weekend here antique shopping and geocaching. We love the idea of people flocking to Jackson County. Georgia alone has 21 of the top 50 geocaches.” Poe opened the floor for a question-andanswer period where she was asked how to start with geocaching. She went through the first steps step-by-step, which include obtaining a navigational device and visiting www.geocaching.com to set up an account. The basic account is free, and there is also a premium version that is $30 per year. She also mentioned the smart phone app that is $10 that is an easy way to geocache as it will immediately state where the closest ones are. She then went through the steps on how to log the geocaches after they are found — it can be done immediately or logged later on when an Internet connection is stable. Poe also discussed the meaning of geocoins which are created by individuals or groups of geocachers as a kind of signature item or calling card. Each coin is assigned with a unique tracking ID which allows them to travel from geocache to geocache, or to be passed among friends, picking up stories along the way. The evening was a huge success, and Poe said she hopes more Jackson County residents can get involved with geocaching. For more information, visit www.downtownbraselton.com/geocaching-in-jackson-county
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Party will celebrate WWII vets Mildred McDonald Rice will soon be celebrating her 90th birthday and her daughters want to give her a special gift at her party. Because of how much she appreciated her military service during World War II, Janice Townsend and Teresa Pickard want to make contact with World War II soldiers in the area to issue an invitation to come and join in with their mother’s birthday celebration. “Both our parents served in World War II and we want to honor members of our ‘Greatest Generation,’” said Townsend. The couple met and married after her military service concluded. “We want to honor these veterans and show our respect and let them know how much we appreciate them,” said Teresa Pickard. “I don’t think we have done enough to honor them and it breaks my heart that there are not many left of my mom’s era.” Rice was featured in a November 2013
newspaper article by Farah Bohannon which highlighted her service in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). She worked on the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos, New Mexico, with theoretical physicist Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer. Rice served from 1944-1946 at Los Alamos, starting out as a young 19-year-old woman. “We want to celebrate these servicemen and women,” said Townsend who hopes to have a videographer on hand to help record some of the veterans’ memories. Rice’s birthday celebration will be held at the Braselton-Stover House on Saturday, Oct. 25, beginning at 4 p.m. Any World War II veteran or their family is asked to contact Rice’s daughters for more information about this upcoming celebration and tribute. Janice Townsend can be reached at 404-433-4051 or jlrtounsend@yahoo.com and Teresa Rickard can be contacted at 770-495-1833.
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Meet Dottie and Snoopey Dottie is 7 years old. She is very friendly and looking for her furever home. Snoopey, a 3-year-old, Maltese mix, is a very, gentle, friendly, playful dog in need of a good home.
If you would like to make Dottie or Snoopey a member of your family, fill out an application at www.hsjc.com so volunteers can learn a little about you. If you have any questions, call the office at 706367-1111. The canine adoption fee is $150.
Mimosas for Mutts ‘murder mystery’ is Oct. 25 Dogs have been our companions and protectors for thousands of years. They serve in war and make babies laugh.They guard against intruders and smooth the anxieties of the aged. Dogs can herd sheep and sniff out drugs: but can a dog solve a murder? Come to Mimosas for Mutts on Saturday, Oct. 25, and find out. The annual fundraiser for the Humane Society of Jackson County will have a new twist; along with brunch, mimosas, a silent auction and raffles, guests will also be treated to a delicious murder mystery. The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Jefferson Civic Center. Come help us find out “Who Dunn It?” Of course, it’s not a mystery what the Jackson County Humane Society does with the money they raise. Animals are regularly res-
cued and placed in foster homes, and in 2014 the Humane Society found forever homes for 17 felines and 43 canines. In addition, the Humane Society works with area vets to provide spay and neuter programs and offers “Bountiful Bowls,” a program to assist needy residents of Jackson County feed their pets. The Humane Society moves closer to its goal of having an animal shelter in Jackson County. Currently, 30 acres in Jefferson are under contract, awaiting final surveying before purchase. You can help us meet these goals by purchasing tickets to Mimosas for Mutts, donating a silent auction item or sponsoring this event. Go to www.hsjc.com for details or call Vicki Rosembaum at 706-757-3031 or Sherry Aquino 770-656- 6028.
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Friends of Braselton-West Jackson Library expresses appreciation to volunteers By FARAH BOHANNON
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Support for the Boys & Girls Club Walton Development and Management recently made a presentation to the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County to provide support to the operational budgets of both the Jefferson and Commerce clubs. Through the “It Just Takes One” campaign of annual giving, Walton Development and Management is helping children served by the club. It takes just one person to make a life better, according to executive director Michael Williams and Chris Edwards, who serves on the special events committee for the Boys & Girls Club, who accepted the donation from John Bonanno (above). Aps representing Walton at the presentation was Joy Walstrum and Will Hurst. Below: Regions Bank brought something big to Jefferson last week as part of the Regions 2014 Southeastern Conference Fall Tour. The signature “Big Green Bike” was making its way to college campuses around the Southeast until headed to the Tennessee-Georgia game on Saturday. On. Sept. 25, the bike stopped at the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County for a quick visit and some fun photos.
Higher Grounds Coffee House buzzed with excitement on Sept. 22 because it served as the official venue for the Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library volunteer appreciation event. The event was planned to show the Friends of the Library volunteers, who sacrifice their own time to keep the AFTERWORDS shop and café open and thriving. The money that is made through AFTERWORDS and from generous donations always Farah Bohannon The Paper goes toward children’s pro- Judy Johnson, R, was the grand prize winner at the recent grams, new books or anyFriends of the Braselton-West Jakcson Library volunteer apthing that is needed at that time. The betterment of the preciation event. She received a Hawaiian Red Anthurium Braselton-West Jackson Li- flower photo taken by Sarina Roth of Never The Rock Phobrary would not be possible tography. See more event scenes at ClickThePaper.com without a dedicated group of and since the Friends of the ane Stephens, Gayle Meyer, volunteers. The Friends of the Library Library group started volun- Michelle Colluro and Ann Hettensheier. program provides vital sup- teering and serving. For more information “Our library has come so port for the library by promoting programs and raising far,” said Adkins. “The big- about the Friends of the Limuch needed money for the gest gift that you all have brary program at the Brapurchase of necessary mate- given is your presence and selton Library including rials and various programs, eagerness to serve. I am truly how you can volunteer, visit which do include children’s thankful for every single www.braseltonfriends.prlib. programs. At the Braselton minute of time you all have org Llibrary, the volunteers spent at the library.” Aldridge then informed have the opportunity to work in AFTERWARDS in shifts. the group that the 100 volIt is an excellent way to give unteers successfully raised back to the community and $5,000 in one year with 2,000 allow the library to continue hours of service. Marilyn Deal and Gail thriving. The event began with an Zeeb also gave a joint presenincredible spread provided tation where they expressed by Higher Grounds Coffee their gratitude as well. “We are a great team,” House. There were platters of mini sandwiches, fruit said Deal. “We are so blessed Downtown Gainesville Square • Family Fun • Fresh Food skewers, snack foods, fruit- to have an amazing group of 10 am 7 pm Friday & Saturday infused water, tea, brownies people who are passionate • Handmade Arts & Crafts and a beautiful carrot cake. about our library. When we 10:30 am Sunday Church Service • Local & Live Entertainment Volunteers snacked and work our shifts, there are mingled on the outdoor ter- times where we have no idea • Carnival 12 pm - 5 pm Sunday race until it was time to move when the next customer will the party inside for presenta- come into AFTERWARDS. The Milton Martin Toyota Stage: FREE CONCERT When they do, it’s your smiltions and giveaways. Friends of the Library ing faces that they see and Saturday 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm president Dan Aldridge wel- you are always willing to comed everyone and reiter- help.” Featuring... Jonathan Ingram Band, Deal is the volunteer/ ated how thankful he is to Coal Mountain Band, AFTERWORDS serve as president. chairperson while “I cannot thank Tyler Hammond Band & Outshyne Zeeb serves as a everyone enough member-at-large for the sacrifices and a board memyou all have made ber liaison for AFto always make TERWORDS. our library a great The volunteers place,” said Alwere thrilled to be dridge. “We were a part of a handnominated as the ful of wonderful best Friends of the giveaways graLibrary group in ciously donated by 2013 and we have Aldridge Nancy Rhodes of had a great year this Adonare Salon, two year as well. Volunteering is all about serving decorative dragon fly statues and helping others, and you by JarFly Station, a gift basall have done that exceed- ket and $50 gift certificate from Higher Grounds Cofingly well.” Aldridge gave a shout-out fee House, a hanging glass to the businesses and indi- butterfly from the Braselton viduals who donated gifts to Gallery, a tea pot and cup serve as the giveaway pres- piece of artwork with an eaents for the volunteers. They sel stand from the Hoschton showed the volunteers how Heritage Arts Council, a appreciated they really are. hand-crafted bracelet from Braselton-West Jackson Jen Dick and two hefty gift Library Manager Bev Ad- bags from Artistic Expressions Salon kins was and Two then introLadies In duced. She The Attic. also gave The grand a heartfelt prize, a Hapresentawaiian Red tion where Anthurium she adflower photo dressed taken by Sahow imrina Roth of pressed Never The she is with Rock Photogthe library. 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‘Relief parent’ might not be the best fit for the job
Hello Carolyn: My brother-in-law has two teenage children and he has decided his next hobby is going to be racing cars. My wife and I are the ones responsible for raising these kids if anything happens to him. I, of course realize, he could be hit by a car walking across the street at any time. The issue is his engaging in a very risky hobby while these kids are still in the house. The kids have been raised in a way that neither of us agree with and if they were to come under our care, it would be very difficult for everyone involved. What is the best way to approach him about this? It is causing my wife incredible anxiety issues. — Watching From the Sidelines Seems to me the issue is not that he’s engaging in this risky hobby — as you said, he could die crossing the
Carolyn Hax street, plus it’s his life to live or discard as he wishes — but instead your wife is anxious and you want harmony restored at home. So, you’re hoping to shift that chore to the brother. But that’s not how things work; you can’t make other people live in service of your own peace of mind (or child-rearing views). You’re certainly welcome to ask your brother if he has thought through the consequences to his children if he is killed or severely injured. Though I’ll take your realism one step further on this: Approaching parents on what-ifs is the right move for any potential guardian, not
just those processing a new, high-speed hobby. That conversation works because it is within the bounds of your business: It covers what your responsibilities will be, or won’t, in the event these kids’ dad can’t raise them. I should say, this is something your wife can do because it falls in an area she governs. Her anxiety is just a manifestation of powerlessness, that awful feeling that we can’t do anything to prevent something that upsets us. So for her to take action is a much more realistic path to restoring harmony than for you to beg her brother to do her bidding, because it puts her (no no don’t do it) in the driver’s seat. She can, for example, tell her brother if he throws his life away on this hobby, then she won’t be responsible for his kids. Yikes, you say. It is extreme, and it’s also not what
I would either advise or do in this situation, because these are kids and you take them in and make it work. That’s just what “you” do, meaning you in the collective, villagey sense. But no one can make that choice for someone who does not have the resources for it, emotional or otherwise. If the mere idea of becoming guardian to these kids so unnerves your wife that she cannot function normally, then maybe she’s not the best relief parent for them. And certainly if that’s true, then their dad must know this before he crosses a street, much less heads to a track. If you present this idea to your wife and she finds it even more unnerving (less nerving?) to imagine turning these kids away, then that in itself is her path to restoring calm. Just the act of identifying her role in this,
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of seeing that to stand ready as guardian is her choice as opposed to her fate, is empowerment to counteract her current sense of helplessness. Would you rather climb a mountain to challenge yourself, or because someone held a gun to your head?
was the most beautiful little boy!) and let her know what a wonderful man he grew up to be, and that she made the right choice. I just want her to have that peace of mind before she dies. When I brought this up to my boyfriend, he was against the idea, thinking it might traumatize her. I don’t think it would, especially since I’m not trying to initiate any kind of reunion. What do you think? — L.
Hi, Carolyn: I’ve been in a relationship with a wonderful man for the past nine years. He was adopted shortly after birth and grew up in a loving home. He has no desire to find his birth parents. But I have this desire to locate his birth mom and let her know everything turned out OK with him. I can’t imagine giving up a baby and never knowing what happened. She’d be in her late 70s by now, if she’s even alive. I wouldn’t give any specific information about him except his first name, and send some baby pictures (he
I think you’re motivated by admirable compassion. Nevertheless, you are only guessing at what the birth mother might want, while you know for certain what your boyfriend wants. This is his life, his mother, his call. Please don’t press. Chat with Carolyn online at noon each Friday at www. washingtonpost.com.
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Animals and Art. A special event highlighting the love of animals and animalinspired art is being hosted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at Braselton Gallery, located at 36 Frances St., in historic downtown Braselton. You can have your pet’s professional photo made with a small donation to the Gwinnett County Jail Dog as you learn more about the organization, about pet health from Braselton Animal Hospital while also getting details about the Humane Society of Jackson County including foster pet information and new shelter plans. Pirates’ Ball. The Piedmont Rape Crisis Center will host the third annual Pirates’ Ball on Oct. 4 to raise money and awareness for sexual assault survivors in Banks, Barrow and Jackson counties. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Winder Community Center, 113 E. Athens St. in Winder. The ball is the one of the nonprofit organization’s major funding sources. Guests must be age 21 and up. Tickets for the ball are $35 per person or $50 a couple in advance. Tickets will increase to $40 and $60 at the door.The event will feature food, music provided by Karaoke by Anne, various raffles, door prizes and a silent auction. Visit www. piedmontrapecrisis.org. Braselton Library special guests. The Chick-fil-A cow is coming to the Braselton Library at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. On Saturday, Oct. 11, it’s Reading with the Dogs time at 11:30 a.m. Braselton community town hall meeting. Downtown Braselton will be hosting a community town hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, in the Braselton Community Room. Five different stations will be set up for participants to learn more about downtown Braselton while also sharing your ideas. Participants will meet the members of the DDA and assist with future planning through participation in the downtown survey. The town hall meeting is one of the requirements for the town to finalize its Main Street status. Call Pinnell at 706-684-0369 or email her at apinnell@ braselton.net. Visit www. DowntownBraselton.com or follow on Facebook. The Braselton Community Room is located on the lower level of the Police & Municipal Court Facility at 5040 Highway 53 in Braselton. Jefferson Library hosts author. Retired Air Force Colonel Lee Ellis will discuss his new book “Leading with Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton,” at 11 a. m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Jefferson Public Library. Ellis, a Commerce native, spent five and a half years in the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” Prison Camp after his plane was shot down over North Vietnam in 1967. Ellis is a leadership consultant and a keynote speaker in the areas of leadership and teambuilding. Books will be available for purchase and signing for $15. For more information, call the library at 706-367-8012. CASA training. Piedmont CASA begins its fall training for Jackson and Banks volunteers on Thursday, Oct. 9. The training classes will meet on each Thursday through Nov. 20 from 6-9 p.m. The first CASA class in this training is open to anyone who wants to see what CASA volunteers do, without any commitment. Classes will meet at Jefferson First United Methodist Church, in the education building located at 188 Martin St., in Jefferson. CASA volunteers with support from CASA staff make sure that the needs of children in foster care are met. They make recommendations in the child’s best interest to the judge. Contact Bates at 706-387-6375 or visit www. piedmontcasa.org.
Never the Rock Photography anniversary. To mark nine years of business in October, Never the Rocky Photography is hosting a gathering on Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. at Higher Grounds Coffee House in Braselton. The theme of the anniversary celebration is “Praise God from Whom all blessings flow...” owner Sarina Roth said, “I am giving the Lord the glory for these nine years of business.”There will be door prizes and giveaways, hors d’oeuvres and cake and a celebratory toast with sparkling cider. The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce will make an appearance in their Never the Rock Photography T-shirts. For more information, visit the Never the Rock Photography facebook page or call Sarina Roth at 678-897-7792. Keep Jackson County Beautiful volunteer appreciation. Bring your teams and join in as the Keep Jackson County Beautiful Board of Directors honors its volunteers at a 2 p.m. picnic on Sunday, Oct. 12, in Pavilion #1 at Hurricane Shoals Park in Maysville.Pizza, drinks and dessert will be enjoyed. Door prizes will be awarded including a $150 Whole Foods shopping spree, Troy-Built straight shaft gas trimmer, shirts made from recycled material and gift cards. The Richard Chambers Award will be presented to the most dedicated organization and the Susie Litter Award will be presented to the most dedicated individual or individual family. Past chairmen will also be honored. Certificates will also be awarded for Youngest Group of Litter Getters, Largest Group of Litter Getters and Litter Getter Group that picked up most often. RSVP to strepagnier@jacksoncountygov.com or call 706-708-7198. Low cost, spay/neuter. Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries at the clinic at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder. October clinic days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Prices are $85 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $65 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $55 for a male dog, $55 for a female cat, $35 for a male cat. $5 discount for any surgery patient no older than 5 months. All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. We do not add
fees for in heat or pregnant animals. Financial assistance is available for any low income Barrow County resident. For more information on clinic services, please visit www.leftoverpets.org. Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-978-5226. Winder Rotary Club golf tournament. The Chimneys Golf Course in Winder will be the location of the Oct. 16 Rotary Club of Winder annual charity golf tournament. Registration is at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Lunch is provided with all proceeds helping to fund numerous local and international service projects. The cost is $400 per team or $100 per player. Sponsorships are also available. Contact Al Darby at 678-689-5607 or Al.Darby@barrow.k12.ga.us Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library. The Oct. 8 Friends of the BraseltonWest Jackson Library program will feature the Crawford W. Long Museum and the Jefferson Community Theater. previewing the “Haints and Saints Cemetery Tour.” Andy Garrison will portray Dr. Crawford Long at this meeting. Haints & Saints will take place Oct. 24-26 in Jefferson beginning at the Crawford Long Museum and proceeding to Woodbine Cemetery. Lunch and Learn will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 8 in the Braselton Community Room, rear level of the Braselton Police& Municipal Court Building on Highway 53 in Braselton. The price for the homemade soup and salad is only $6 so please bring cash or check. Reservations are appreciated and can be made by calling Debbie at 678-9635423. Braselton Farmers Market. Zipper cream peas, red okra, unique cheesecakes, yummy breads and assorted baked goods and homemade hot chocolate mix are featured fall fares as the Braselton Farmers Market continues each Friday through Oct. 10. Located on Harrison Street in the town’s historic downtown, the market is held from 4-7 p.m. on Fridays. Discussion is under way to possibly extend the season. Visit www.downtownbraselton.com and let downtown director Amy Pinnell know if you would like to see the farmers market continue past Oct. 10.
Oct. 7 dinner is mission fundraiser
An Oct. 7 fundraiser dinner featuring a Bahamian menu and silent auction is being planned to assist with Hoschton United Methodist Church Pastor Marvin Mason’s February 2015 mission trip to Eleuthera, Bahamas. Tickets are now on sale for $25 and available by calling the church at 706-654-1422 or Pat Hall at 678-897-9741. The dinner which will feature pork roast, chicken, roasted potatoes, slaw, corn and pepper mix, breads, a fruit bar and desserts is being held at John’s BBQ to provide ample space for the occasion. This will be Pastor Mason’s first foreign mission work and he said he looks forward to seeing his Bible college roommate, Carlos Thompson, whom he hasn’t seen in 22 years. Thompson lives in Nassau.
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Maintenance JANITORIAL PORTERS KBS is looking for Janitorial Porters to work in a retail location in Gainesville. Approximately 15-20 hours per week, Friday through Sunday, evening shifts. Pay DOE. Send email to dlentz@ kbs-services .com to schedule an interview. www.KBSClean.com
Medical JOIN US! At PruittHealth Home HealthGainesville you’ll enjoy working with a growing premier healthcare organization and dedicated and talented caregivers. We are seeking the following individuals to join our team: CNAs – Full time RN PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR – Full time MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER – Part time We reward excellence with competitive salaries, a top-tier benefits package and great career advancement. To learn more, please email your resume to: jmcconnell@pruitt health.com Find more career opportunities online at: www. pruitthealth. com. EOE NURSING OPPORTUNITIES Georgia Correctional Healthcare has unique opportunities at Phillips State Prison in Buford, offering advanced technology and professional challenges to grow and develop your skills. *REGISTERED NURSES (Mental Health) *Licensed Practical Nurses (days & nights available) Req’s GA license and GCPR certification Email resume to lhampton@gru.edu As part of the Georgia Regents University, we offer excellent health and retirement benefits along with a generous holiday, sick leave and annual leave package. Learn more at: www.gru. edu/gchc AA/EOE/Equal Access/ ADA Employer PRIVATE DUTY LPNCornelia area. 706-7768399; 706-983-0996 Village Nursing Care seeks candidates interested in home health openings in the following areas: LPN, CNA, PROG. ADMIN (Medical Billing Admin) CNA’s are needed in Cleveland, Commerce, Gainesville, Clarksville and Cornelia, GA. LPN’s are needed in both Cumming and Lavonia, GA Fax resume to: 770-5363003 or email jhoag@ actslife.org
Misc. Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Duties include;Appointment coordination,Event and meeting planning,Make travel arrangements,Record, monitor expenses, send your resume and salary expectations to: jrrhstn@gmail.com APPLY NOW! New office expansion in Gainesville area. All positions: Cust. Svc; Sales, Mgt. Pay based on position and experience. Call for interview, 678765-8420
FT & PT Positions for Massage Therapist. All levels of exp. welcome. 678-928-4833 x 3 770-312-5430 to apply. LABORER- $ 8-9 per hr to start. Non smoker w/ reliable transportation 404-786-7081 NEED P/T LOT ATTENDANT. Apply in person. Must have good driving record. Apply M-W at Oakwood’s Arrow Auto Auction, 4712 Flat Creek Rd., Oakwood, GA 30566. NOW HIRING: Route Drivers, Route Sales and Corporation Seeks 6 new, enthusiastic, energetic people. Why Wait, Get Paid Daily! Must be 21 or older and have a valid license. 678-456-9190 WANTED Custodial Supervisors and General Cleaners for the GainesvilleHall County area. Experience preferred, but not required; Apply in person at 2445 Hilton Dr., Ste.A-103 Gainesville, GA 30501 or call 770287-9658.
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Professional Poultry Times, based in Gainesville, Ga., is the nation’s only poultry industry newspaper. We are looking for someone who has an interest in business/ trade publishing and a passion for creating page designs for both print and online. The ideal candidate will be a team player who can work with the dedicated professionals of the Poultry Times staff to create engaging designs for our biweekly national newspaper, as well as our daily updated website. We’re seeking an editorial employee who has an eye for detail, a desire to understand the issues of the dynamic poultry and egg industries and creativity in writing and design. Poultry Times focuses on topical industry news, from farm to table, nationwide. To see a sample of our publication, visit www. poultrytimes.net. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, prior publication experience is a plus. Poultry Times uses InDesign, as well as Microsoft Word software. We offer paid vacation, benefits and 401(k) profit sharing. To apply send a cover letter, resume and 3 to 5 writing and/or page design samples to dstrickland@ poultrytimes.net or P.O. Box 1338, Gainesville, GA 30503. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR needed. Supports the home services administrator in the efficient administration of the Home Care Agency’s day to day operations through accurate and timely completion of work assignments and responsibilities. Knowledge of Medicaid Waiver, billing and accounts payable a plus. Contact Jeanne Hoag, Village Nursing Care, 770-536-0484
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AMERICAN SECURITY will be accepting applications for Part-time weekend Security Officers. Applicants must have a clear criminal history record. Apply in person Mon thru Fri, 8am-3pm at the security office at Pilgrim’s, 949 Industrial Blvd., Gainesville, GA. E.O.E.
CHIHUAHUA BABIES ARE HERE! Rare colors. Blues, merlins and more! Bred for temperament. Health guaranteed. Standard & minis. $350+ 404-247-7876
Technical Pest ControlTechnician Wanted: Good pay, no experience required. No weekend work, great benefits. Call John 770271-1507
Trades DIESEL/MECHANIC Immediate opening in Gainesville. Must be experienced with semi truck repair and diagnostics. Must have own tools. F/T position. Welding experience a plus. 678-634-2081 EXP’D PAINTER WANTED. Nonsmoking, transportation. Tom 770-846-3336 SERVICE PLUMBERS 2yrs exp, good driving record. Apply in person 1430 Calvary Church Rd., Gainesville
Truck Drivers Class A CDL Drivers needed for local trailer spotting company. Must have clean MVR . Home every day/night. Top pay and benefits including 401 K . For an immediate hiring possibility go to our website at www. Lazerspot.com or Call 678-771-2613 Local haul drivers needed, competitive pay home daily. 2years class A exp and clean MVR required, drybulk exp a plus. Call Tony/Heather 770-9670758 Southern Freight is currently hiring Company Dri vers to run SE regions Weekly Hometime!!! $500 Sign On Bonus t*Full Benefit Package *NO Northeast Lanes SOUTHERN FREIGHT, INC Call Larry, 877-8939645 or www.southernfreight .com
Stuff Appliances Washer/Dryers Stoves & Refrig. Mattresses. Refrig $125-$550. Washers/Dryers from $125. Stoves $125. We do Appliance & Service Calls! 678-714-0493
Cemetery Lots for Sale 2 Lots and 2 Vaults. Memorial Park Cemetery. Spruce Lawn Garden, 195A. Reduced to $5000. 706-754-0710 4 Grave Plot in Memorial Gardens, Gainesville. Floral Garden #1, beautiful location, next to the funeral home. $5000/each. Call or text(678) 986-1189 LOT in Memorial Park South, Lot 100, $1,000. Call 706-486-6825
Household items Estate sale of Kitchen table, Fridge, Free standing Freezer, TVs, stereo equipment, office furniture, solid Oak Bedroom suit, leather couch, coffee tables, lamps, outdoor furniture, tools (quality),kitchen ware,and general home décor. Saturday 8-2 Cash and carry 6022 Catamaran Court Flowery Branch, GA 30542
Misc. For Sale COLLECTIBLE CARS, 1/18th & 1/32nd in scale, Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning, Matchbox, large trucks. 770-889-1797 HOSCHTON, GA. Community Yard Sale Trilogy Park sbdv. off Braselton Hwy (Hwy124) Mark Your Calendar! ! Fri, 10/3 from 9-2pm, Sat, 10/4 from 8-2pm. Scroll Saw Hawk 20in Floor stand model. $375. 770-536-7217
2BR. Clean, quiet n’borhood. $595mo; $300dp 678-630-9019 Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $645$725. 678-357-5044
TOY POODLES- CKC one male, cream color, $200. Shots/ wormed. 706-865-1640; 706-9691056
YOU WILL LOVE THESE LOCATIONS!!! Spring Valley 1BR/1BA $625 up 2BR/2BA $750 up Brandon Place 2BR/2BA $700 Townhome 2/1-1/2 $725 Swimming Pool Call today Jacky Mathis 678-779-2687
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YARD SALE! All proceeds benefit Relay for Life Twice a year we open up our parking lot right off Green Street to help you clean out your closets and help us give back to a good cause! Saturday, October 11 – 8am to 2pm Reserve your space for $25. Bring your own tables and racks Set up begins at 6:30am To reserve your space today, call 770532-1234 and ask for Betty Thompson or Dana Erwin. Or simply stop by the office, we would love to see you! COMMUNITY YARD SALE Sat, Oct. 4th, 9-3pm. Sandridge Commons off Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville. Follow signs. Multi-Family Yard SaleOct 4th, 8-2pm. 4521 Trellis Way off Benefield Rd. off Hwy 53. A Little Bit Of Every Thing Royal Lakes Community Garage SaleFri/Sat., Oct. 3 & 4, 8am-2pm. More than 20 participating. Hwy 53 & Sloan Mill Rd.,Flowery Branch. Follow signs & balloons.
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2BR- Brick. In city. Very Nice. $675/mo. 678-617-5073 DUPLEX 2/1 Oakwood, well kept area with long term tenants. LOW $675 month. Stephanie 678878-6710.
Houses For RentUnfurnished 2/1 On Priv lot, Hwy 129 N. $700. Ref & dep req’d. 770-540-3800 2BR/1BA Lula. Nicely redone inside. $525mo. 404-583-1770 3BR/2BA. $875/mo. Butch Hodges Properties, Inc . 770540-0417 Home for Rent Beautiful, Large, Quiet, 4 Bed,3 Bath, Dbl. Garage, Boatdock on Lanier, Great Location $1200.00 monthly. Call for Details 706-782-4438 LULA -3BR/2BA $850mo; $500 dep. No pets. 770-532-7134 No Rent Until November 1st Expires 9/30/14 3BR/2BA Homes Call Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com EHO WAC
Mobile Homes For Rent 2BR/1BA Priv lot. S.Hall. $140/wk; $200/dep. 678828-8623 678-697-7181 2BR/1BA, pvt, Jackson cty, $110wk; $300dp. No pets. 706-265-3536
MYRTLE TERRACES Senior Independent Living Community 1bdrm from $660 2 bdrm from $765 Certain age & income restrictions apply! Water, trash and electric included in rent Call today for more info 770-538-0928
3BR/1.5BA Priv lot. Close in. No pets. 770532-0032; 678-936-6791 3BR/2BA $130/per wk. No pets. 770-617-3185 EAST HALL, 2BR, $115/ wk + dep. 770-287-8736 NE Hall- 3/2 Dbl wide. fp, 1+ acs, 2 out bldgs. $725m. 770-869-7091
Roommates Wanted Roommate Wanted $450. Utils included. Completely furnsh’d house. 770-532-6527.
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CHEVY 2008 Malibu $9987 Local Trade Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335
YAMAHA 2006 V Star. 1100- 2 cyl. 6,908 miles. Included -3 helmets & bike stand. Immaculate Cond. 770-403-8553
CHRYSLER 2006 - 300 Leather, Local trade. $8987 Carriage Nissan Call 770-532-6335
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$115/wk. Furnished, all utils & cable. W/D. kitch. 770-561-0781
FORD 2008 Taurus X. Eddie Bauer Ed. Loaded. 171,600 mi, Good to Very Good Cond. $5500 706-658-4589
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Business Property For Sale Gainesville, GA 2 APT Properties 100 and 175 units Contact Multi Housing Advisors 404-751-2671 www. usmha.com
Recreation Boats & Marine 32’X32’ Double Slip Boat Dock with 4’x40’ gangway For Sale. Galvanized frame, composite decking, upper deck has been stripped down. Call Brad, 770-532-3421 SKEETER 1984 Bass Boat- 150hp XR2, blk Max, Jack plate, hotfoot, Runs Good! $1995. 706892-9425
RV’s/Travel Trailers Forest River Surveyor 2005. Lgt weight, 21’, sheltered, Xtras. N.Hall. $6000. 727-742-8452
Wheels All Terrain Vehicles HONDA 2007- 680 Rincon. 178hrs. Great Cond. Body skid plate, axle guards, warn wench, stelth snorkle, mud light tires & rims, Guru bush bumper. $5500. 706-499-7452 SUZUKI 2008 Red Kingquad 750. In good condition with a heavyduty warn wench. Asking $6,000.00 Call or Text 678-622-0420. can send photos
Autos For Sale CADILLAC 2007 CTS Loaded, Local Trade $10,987 Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335
ACURA 2002 RL. White w/tan leath. 2nd owner 98k, Excellent. $7400/ obo. 770-533-1323 HONDA 2007 Accord $9987. Local Trade Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 INFINITI 2003 G35 SEDAN $7987 Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 JAGUAR 1995 6, Beautiful, a minor mechanical issue, price nego. 706-264-9294 NISSAN 2000 Altima $3987 Local Trade Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2008 Altima. 3.5V6, SE coupe, All powr, leather heated seats, Bose sound sys, sunrf, Tiptronic trans, 76k mi. $12,900. 706969-8671 NISSAN 2009 Cube SL. Local Trade. $10,987 Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2012 Versa AUTO $10,987 Local Trade Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 TOYOTA 1993 Camry XLT. Low mi, V6. Cold A/C. Leather int. Exc Cond. $2650 706-949-4688
Motorcycles HARLEY DAVIDSON 1998 Wide Glide. 23k, $5500. 706-969-8671 HD 2008 FatBoy Anniversary. 17000 mi. New tires, brakes & service. Extra chrome on anniversary edition. NADA Avg. retail is 11600 asking 9500/payoff. Bruce @ 7069682637 or bbenfiel@gmail.com
CHEVY 2003 Malibu Wht. 166k, Very Good Cond. $3195. 770-5617597; 706-429-7821
HONDA 2005 Gold Wing 1800 cc, full dresser, Touring Bike, gar kept. 35k miles. $10,500. 706865-0084
CHEVY 2007 Impala $7987 Local Trade Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335
KAWASAKI 2001 Vulcan 1500. 50k, Loaded. Great 1st bike. $3500. 770560-0449
CHEVY 2011 HHR $11,987 local trade Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 FORD 1996 Bronco XL, white w/tan top, Eddie Bauer edition, tan leather interior, 170k miles, new fuel pump & detailed tune up. Oversized tires, heavy duty floor mats. Asking $8000. 404-317-6652 TOYOTA 2006 Highlander Limited. . Very Good cond. 78k. Fully loaded. Xtras. Leather, heated seats, Navi, JBL, backup camera, 3rd seat option. $16.5k/obo. 678-936-3698
Trucks CHEVY 1999 1500, Z71, 214K miles, grey, runs good, $6,250 obo. 706-969-3178 FORD 1979 F-250. 4WD Deer Hunter’s Special! New Crate Engine/ clutch pressure plate/ throw out bearings. $3500. 678-997-5804 FORD 2006 F-150 Super Cab 4x4 $11,987 Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 FORD 2008 F-150. 4x2 Super Crew, Lariat. Style side, 5.4L, V8 w/ lower 2 tone paint. Pwr moon roof, sliding rear window, trlr tow pkg., universal gar door opener, premium 6 CD w/mp3, bedliner, bed extender, 20” alum whls. leather, satellite radio, side rails. $20,900. 770561-0490 NISSAN 2002 Frontier Ext Cab. $5987. Local Trade Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2006 Frontier EXT CAB $7987 Local Trade Carriage Nissan 770-535-6335 NISSAN 2006 TITAN SE. Ext Cab $10,987 Local Trade Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335
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