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Celebrate Braselton on July 4 holiday It’s time to celebrate with some red, white and blue flag flying and waving as the nation marks its Independence Day on Friday.

The Town of Braselton will salute all armed forces, active and retired, as Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack will serve as the grand marshal in the July 4 parade downtown.

CSM Womack served in combat action in Iraq and also served in Korea, Kosovo and Haiti. His disguished military career earned the Legion of Merit, two bronze stars and Ranger tab. Formerly, he was the sergeant of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

His three decades of active service included assignments at Fort Benning in Columbus, Camp Merrill in Dahlonega and at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, home of the famed 101st Airborne Air Assault Division.

Now in retirement, Womack has worked in acting and as a military advisor for films and television. Further military advisory service was rendered in Afghanistan and Nigeria. He volunteers by mentoring ROTC cadets and a unique “Saddles for Soldiers” equine program aiding veterans returning from combat.

Braselton Mayor Bill Orr said, “We are honored to host Command Sergeant Major Womack in Braselton and know his presence will add stature and prestige to our annual celebration.”

The Celebrate Braselton festival begins at 4 p.m. on July 4 in the Braselton Park on Harrison Street featuring live music, food, crafts and children’s activities. The Ivan Duke band will perform on the stage from 4-6 p.m. with Southern Accent band picking things back up from 7-9 p.m. after the 6 p.m. parade con-

cludes along Highway 53.

A fireworks extravaganza will close the evening at dusk. All events are free.

On Saturday morning, you can start your day on the right foot and help assist military families of wounded and fallen Special Operations Forces. The Star Spangled 5K/fun run, which benefits Operation One Voice , will be held in downtown Braselton.

The 5K route is from Braselton Town Park on Harrison Street. The run begins at 8 a.m. and the fun run/walk starts at 8:15 a.m. Registration is $25 and same day registration is available until 7:30 a.m. on July 4.

T-shirt pickup for the 5K will be at Independence Bank from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, and from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on Friday, July 4. Register through www.runnersfit. com or www.operationonevoice.org. Contact aimee@operationonevoice.org

For additional information, telephone 706.684-0369 or visit www.braseltonevents. com .

CSM Bart Womack is parade grand marshal.

Geocaching in for county tourism Heritage Trail connects visitors, locals to sites around community

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Liz and Josh West of the blog peanutsorpretzels.com participated as did these cache finders below. See more scenes from the kickoff at ClickThePaper.com

The Jackson County Tourism Council held its kickoff event for the new Jackson County Geocaching Heritage Trail on Saturday in downtown Jefferson. The event attracted more than 300 people and many locals tried geocaching for the first time.

Refreshments were served as the crowd registered and mingled. There were geocachers from all over the country including South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Arizona, Illinois and, of course, Georgia.

“When we first started planning this event, we were hoping for 50-75 participants, we never expected to have this big of a crowd, but we are so excited and thankful for the great turn out,” said Anne Poe, a geocacher enthusiast and coordinator of the Heritage Trail.

The cachers GPS downloaded the map of the trail at 9:45 a.m. so they had plenty of time to meet and greet other cachers and meet the Jackson County Tourism Council members as well. A couple from Atlanta, Josh and Liz Wilson, are travel bloggers who use geocaching as a way to

experience new places and to have fun in an inexpensive way. They will be posting about their experience in Jackson County at peanutsorpretzels.com. The pair has travelled all over the world and keeps their readers informed on the best places to visit, eat and stay.

“We love the small town feel here and we look forward to blogging about this,” said Liz Wilson.

“On behalf of Jackson County Tourism, thank you for coming out and spending your Saturday here,” said Andy Garrison, chairman of the Jackson County Tourism Council.

Garrison then began giving out the free prizes which included path tag holders, trackable coins, caching cards with path tags, “Going Geocaching” bumper stickers, water coolers, gift cards and a walking stick. Each geocacher was given a goody bag as a thank you from local businesses as well. Anne Poe then thanked everyone for coming and gave a special thank you to the many artists from the Jackson County Arts Council who painted original art on many of the caches, making them even more unique.

She also thanked the many friends and residents who helped make the

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trail possible. Poe then presented two special awards to Will Goss and Bob McWhorter who were the local “master cachers” that helped with the trail. The awards were wood plaques in the shape of Jackson County and had several coins attached to them.

“I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with these people and Anne has been great to work with,” said Will Goss.

As the goecachers arrived, they were invited to enjoy coffee, water and breakfast goodies and snacks compliments of Dunkin Donuts, the City of Commerce, Bell’s and Quality Foods.

The crowd was then given a sheet of helpful hints before they began their excursion. The first 100 people to finish the trail that day received a commemorative coin from the Crawford W. Long Museum. The museum had 100 coins available that day and has also ordered another 100 coins after they realized that more people would be attending than originally planned.

This event was the largest non-mega geocaching event in the country.

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A cross for Roger D. Orr stands in the American Cemetery and Janet Duncan Lewis, her husband Gary and brother Wendell Duncan plus her daughter Megan and son Josh visited Normandy two days after the 70th anniversary of D-Day. They wanted to honor their father, POW Barney Duncan, and his friend who was killed in action.

Flowery Branch family visits site of WWII’s toll

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Just two day after the 70th anniversary of D-Day, members of a Flowery Branch family were in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, to honor the sacrifice of their late parents and also the ultimate sacrifice of their father’s friend and fellow infantryman.

Wendell Duncan and his sister, Janet Duncan Lewis, and her family traveled to Europe with part of the inspiration for the trip was to honor their parents and also to visit the gravesite of their father’s good friend.

Barney Allen Duncan and Roger Orr enlisted together in the U.S. Army after Pearl Harbor. Duncan told a young Cammie Davis that if she didn’t marry him he was joining the Army. After she agreed to be his bride, he confessed he had already enlisted. Duncan entered service Jan. 8, 1941, and they married that July.

“They went in at the same time,” said Wendell of his father and Roger Orr. “The trip was a way of honoring Mama and Daddy and Roger,” said Janet, whose good friend Alice Clack knew the family’s story was touching and needed to be shared.

See sacrifices, 3A Cammie Davis married Barney Duncan and prayed for his safe return from overseas duty with the Army.

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Dennis Still is honored by judges Dennis Still, Chief Judge of the Municipal Court of Lawrenceville since 1980, was presented the Frost Ward Lifetime Achievement Award at the 20th anniversary meeting of the Council of Municipal Court Judges of Georgia.

He received the award as the Municipal Court Judge who has made significant contributions to the Council of Municipal Court Judges over a long period of time.

The presentation states, “In appreciation for outstanding and dedicated service to the Council of Municipal Court Judges and to the advancement of professionalism in the Municipal Courts throughout the State of Georgia.”

Still has served 14 years on the Municipal Courts Training Council of Georgia, the last eight years as the chairman. The Municipal Courts Training Council of Georgia was established by the State of Georgia to improve the quality of judicial services in Georgia through the development of training standards, curricula, educa-

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Lawrenceville Chief Municipal Court Judge Dennis Still was presented the Frost Ward Lifetime Achievement Award by the Council of Municipal Court Judges of Georgia. tional products,and continuing education courses for all the Municipal Court Judges in the State of Georgia. All municipal court judges of Georgia are required to attend12 hours of continuing education each year.

Still is a partner in the law firm of Garner and Still in Lawrenceville. He has served as city attorney of the City of Dacula since 1979

and is past president of the City Attorneys Section of the Georgia Municipal Association. He is past president of the Gwinnett County Bar Association and a trustee of the Gwinnett County Law Library.

He is also Chairman Emeritus of the Georgia Rotary Student Program and active in the Rotary Club of Braselton.

Terry Evans on Georgia Bankers Association board Terry C. Evans, president and CEO of Independence Bank of Georgia, Braselton/Gainesville, has been elected by his peers in the northeast Georgia area to serve a two-year term as a member on the board of directors of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA).

Remer Brinson, president and CEO, First Bank of Georgia, Augusta, and GBA chairman said, “We welcome Terry to the board and are excited about benefiting from his extensive experience Evans and valuable perspective. He will serve our industry and association well.”

Evans began his banking career at Citizens Bank in Gainesville, Ga., in 1974, where he rose to assistant vice president and branch manager. He joined First National Bank in Elberton as vice president of commercial banking in 1985. Evans then moved to Citizens Bank of Gwinnett in 1990 as senior vice president and chief lending officer and, in 1995 was promoted to president of the bank.

Evans then was named president and CEO of Gwinnett National Bank in Duluth and led the bank after a merger with Georgia First Bank in Gainesville.

In 2000, Evans helped organize and start the First National Bank of Gwinnett, serving as an organizing director, as well as president and CEO, until the bank merged with GBT Bancshares Inc., in 2005. In 2007, Evans helped organize and establish Independence Bank of Georgia, where he currently serves as its president and CEO. Evans received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Georgia and also attended the Graduate School of Banking at LSU. Evans serves on the board of the Community Improvement District of Braselton, as well as the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Advisory Group and serves as a deacon of Lakewood Baptist Church.

DEUTZ expanding its Jackson County presence DEUTZ Corporation, a division of Cologne, Germany based DEUTZ AG, announced Friday the expansion of their Xchange engine facility in Pendergrass.

The company is expanding its employment by an additional 30 employees over the next year investing approximately $1 million in engine assembly, testing and painting equipment. The expansion will allow DEUTZ Corporation to complete final assembly of long block engines coming from Europe, opening the door for further expansion of engine assembly operations in Georgia in the near future.

The DEUTZ Corporation has had a presence in the community since 2008 with its DEUTZ Xchange Plant which currently employs 40 people. DEUTZ Xchange remanufactures DEUTZ diesel engines for the North and South American markets. When the time came to expand here in the United States, doing so at Pendergrass was an easy choice.

“We are very excited that DEUTZ has chosen to reinvest and grow with us here in Jackson County. Their continued growth with these new 30 positions continues to show why Jackson County is a pro-business environment for company looking to manufacture in the USA. We look forward to our continued partnership with DEUTZ here in our community,” said Jackson County Commission Chairman Tom Crow.

DEUTZ Corporation is expanding and currently has a number of positions available on their website. See

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About DEUTZ AG Founded in 1864, DEUTZ AG was the world’s first engine company. Today, DEUTZ is still one of the world’s leading independent engine manufactur-

ers DEUTZ offers a broad spectrum of liquid-cooled and aircooled engines with capacities ranging from 25 kW to 520 kW, which are used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and ships.

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The Jackson County Junior Panthers 11-and-under AA baseball team won the 2014 state championship in 11-AA United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) baseball, last weekend, in McDonough.

The Panthers went 3-0 over the weekend the win the championship, including a dominating 12-0 victory on Saturday.

On Sunday, they won a nail-biting, come-from-behind game to clinch the championship. Bryce Spindola hit a three-run double to tie the game in the third inning and Ayden Griswold drove in the game-tying run in extra innings, before scoring the gamewinning run on a pass ball.

The title adds to the team’s incredible accomplishments which include the Atlanta Summer NIT championship and the Northeast Georgia State Championship.

The team is currently finishing its season out in Bristol, Tenn., playing in the 11-AA World Series.

Team members are Ayden Griswold, Aaron Reed, Bryce Spindola, Bo Reeves, Bradley Pruitt, Ben Wiley, Kedrick Zimmer, Nate McKinney, Logan Holycross and Mitchell Gibbons. Coaches are Steve Beverly, Kevin Reeves, Phil Holycross, JR Zimmer, Ron Reed, John McKinney and Kolin Zimmer.

Tea Party hosting Crow At the recent meeting of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, a large number of citizens turned out to express concerns that a county ordinance might be interpreted so as to limit the expression of religious liberty and worship.

Jackson County Commission Chairman Tom Crow will discuss the ordinance at the regular monthly meeting of the Tea Party Patriots of Jackson County at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 10. The meeting will be held at the Jefferson Club House.

Also speaking at the meeting will be Greg Brockman and Anthony Johnson, two men who represent the group of citizens who are concerned about possible interpretations of the county ordinance.

In addition, the Lanier Tea Party Patriots recently presented a resolution to Congressman Doug Collins asking that he join with other representatives in supporting a bill to repeal the 16th Amendment of the

U.S. Constitution. This is the amendment which established the national Income Tax and the IRS. The Lanier Tea Party also presented to the congressman a list of several bills for which he had recently voted, requesting that he provide to the Lanier Tea Party the rationale for his votes on these bills.

At the above meeting on July 10, Mike Scupin, a founding member of the Lanier Tea Party, will explain in more detail the nature of the resolution and questions about the Congressman Collins’ voting record, providing an update on any response that may have been received from the congressman.

The public is invited to attend this meeting.

The Jefferson Club House is located at 302 Longview Drive in Jefferson, 30549.

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Janet Duncan Lewis, with daughter Megan, holds a photo of her father’s unit as her brother Wendell Duncan holds a photo of released POWs including their father. Below: Photographed while in Paris, Gary, Josh Lewis, Megan and Janet Lewis and Wendell Duncan.

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Like many veterans, Barney Allen Duncan may have talked about some of his wartime experiences with other people but not with the family. Occasionally, Janet and Wendell say something would trigger a memory for their father and he would speak briefly of some of his overseas service.

Duncan and Orr, who had been overseas since December of 1943, were thought to be part of the second wave of the D-Day Invasion with the 28th Infantry 8th Division. Duncan was injured on June 28, 1944. Sgt. Duncan earned the Purple Heart and he carried shrapnel in his leg all his life.

On July 12, 1944, Duncan was taken prisoner. Two weeks later, Sgt. Orr would be killed in action on July 27, 1944, and his cross stands at Plot B, Row 9, Grave 45.

Wendell, Janet and her husband Gary, daughter Megan and son Josh took the journey. Megan had studied abroad and traveled around Europe. For Janet, it was a chance to see places she had always wanted to see. Wendell is a history buff and he wanted to show appreciation for his family’s sacrifice.

Their father/grandfather was part of “The Greatest Generation” and many of those who served during World War II are dying out.

The Duncan family visit was made on June 8, two days after President Barack Obama and French President Francois Hollande laid a wreath at the U.S. cemetery and expressed their gratitude to the soldiers who fought to liberate Europe from Nazi Germany. While the flowers on the wreath were beginning to fade, the meaning of the wreath still stood strong.

At the visitors’ center, reading the stories and quotes from soldiers and President Eisenhower’s announcement is moving so you are already emotional before you ever enter the American Cemetery at Normandy, said Janet, who commented that seeing the cemetery brought tears to her eyes. “It was emotional. It was a beautiful place where 9,387 Americans are laid to rest. How can you not be touched by that,” she said.

The family was caught up on finding Roger. And they did – his was the first cross on the row with the beautiful background of the coastline. Photographs captured the beauty, somberness and pride of the place.

Orr had two sisters, Carolyn and Mildred, and a brother in the community.

The Duncans do not think any of the Orr family have visited Roger Orr’s gravesite in Normandy and, while they no longer have contact with any of the Orr family, they are hopeful they will be able to reconnect with some of Roger’s relatives to share some photographs and recol-

lections of their visit.

“It would be nice to have contact with the family,” said Janet.

One of the Orr sisters, Carolyn, married a Duncan who lived on Thompson Mill Road so the family has photos of her but they don’t have any photos of Roger to determine if he is in group photos

with Duncan and other servicemen.

The Duncan family has the sergeant’s dog tags from the German POW camp, one of the Stalag camps. While captive, Duncan had little to eat.

Water and wormy, moldy bread barely sustained the POWs who stayed warm by removing the subfloor from their confines. The Germans were unable to figure out how the prisoners continued to have wood to burn.

It was a Russian female captain who liberated the camp where Duncan was held. Because their American uniforms had basically rotted off during captivity, Duncan and other prisoners were given Italian uniforms to wear. After their release, they said they feared they would be shot as they made their way to Poland.

During the war, Cammie Duncan did her part for the American cause. Family members say she worked in a factory where silk was made for parachutes. She learned of her husband’s capture from short wave radio operators. She had known he was alive and held onto hope. For nine months, she and co-workers took time on their lunch hour to pray.

She often mailed care packages to him through the Red Cross although her husband reported he never received a single package.

When she got word of her husband’s liberation, Cammie Duncan took a train to Miami, Fla., to reunite with him. He was so thin from weight loss but back home in Flowery Branch, the Duncans settled into life and had eight children, five boys and three girls – all of whom still live in the area. The oldest was born in January of 1946.

“Daddy was self-taught,” said Janet. While he didn’t have much formal education, he could build houses, handle plumbing and fix cars. He and his wife had a store in Hamilton Mill and also had one in Buford. Big Save is still in business.

Janet said while she and her military husband were stationed in Germany where their son Josh was born, they tried to get her father to come over and perhaps visit Normandy. While she says her father told her he didn’t

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think he had left anything in Europe that he needed to return for, the family felt a visit to where their father had lost years of his life and where a family friend had given it all was an important tribute.

The trip was the idea of Wendell, who was the primary caretaker for their mother, who died earlier this year on April 9 at the age of 91.

“It was a rough four years,” said Janet of the last years of her mother’s life. “But she never complained and was always so grateful for everything we all did for her.”

Mrs. Duncan’s passing and the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion provided the inertia for the family to plan the trip. It was a chance for healing and for sharing a part of their family’s connection to a special piece of American soil and to European soil for which Americans sacrificed to protect.

The family also had an opportunity to take in tourist attractions during their European travels.

amount of people here who are all bringing funds and people to Jackson County. I hope the many visitors who came to Jackson County today enjoyed their experience and will come back and bring their friends with them,”Jefferson Main Street manager Beth Laughinghouse said.

Laughinghouse explained there were about 60 cachers eating at Beef O’Brady’s on Friday night and several spending the night at Comfort Inn and Suites in Braselton, so those are two businesses receiving tourism funds. She also said that the passports that were given out also included a questionnaire that the cachers could fill out that will provide a dollar amount of just how much money was brought into Jackson County by the Heritage Trail.

The Crawford W. Long Museum was one of the sponsors for the Heritage Trail. The museum workers helped answer questions and hand out the free prizes. They said they were very excited about participating in the kickoff event.

“Anne Poe’s enthusiasm for geocaching is contagious,” said Vicki Starnes, manager of the Crawford W. Long Museum.

The Jackson County Heritage Trail Tshirts were designed and printed by Jarret Ink and many of the geocachers commented on geocaching.com about how much they liked their JCHT T-shirt. A post by geocacher, joebids, reads “Not enough Thanks and Appreciation can be conveyed here for the making and execution of all the truly UNIQUE Cache Container Hides, and the appreciation to Jackson County for

The Heritage Trail, which include this cache location, will remain open for geocachers to visit year round. embracing / supporting this activity we love. The Geocaching ‘Tour Bar’ has truly been set very high.”

Geocacher boca bob posted on geocaching.com: I have been caching for seven years now and this event, hands down, has been the greatest that I have ever attended.

Congratulations to Poeanne, TexasPete and Bobemkat and all of the other folks who spent a great deal of time and effort to pull off this wonderful day. Thanks also to all of the businesses who participated in this unique event. Several of them came out to cheer us on.

The Heritage Trail will remain open for geocachers to visit year round. For more information about geocaching, visit geocaching.com. For more information about the Heritage Trail, visit tourjacksoncounty. com.

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church news sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will hold First Sunday and Communion on July 6 at 11 a.m. That afternoon at 2, the Women of Faith meeting will be held in Fellowship Hall.

Homecoming will be celebrated at Hoschton United Methodist Church on July 20 with Mr. Frank Harbin as guest speaker. Lunch in fellowship hall will follow the service.

Vacation Bible School will be July 21-25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

OBITUARIES Sally Boody

Died June 30, 2014 Sally Boody, 91, of Winder, died Monday, June 30, 2014.

Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

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Billy Cash

Died June 30, 2014 Billy Cash, 77, of Gainesville, died Monday, June 30, 2014.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 2, 2014, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Eddie Cain and the Rev. Shane Evans officiated. Interment followed in Memorial Park South Cemetery.

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Susan Neuhart Davis

Died June 25, 2014 Susan Neuhart Davis, 57, of Winder, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014, in Jacksonville, Fla., after a brief illness.

The fourth of six children, she was born in Miami, Fla., on Oct. 5, 1957, to Paul Edward Neuhart and Gracemary Forsyth Neuhart. She graduated from Central Bucks High School East in Doylestown, Penn., in 1975.

Susan married Gary Allen Davis on Dec. 31, 1982.

Susan dedicated her career to helping the students and teachers of Barrow County Schools until her retirement in December, 2010 after 18 years of service. She volunteered as a Brownie and Girl Scouts leader and was active within her Faith community at Saint Matthew Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband Gary; grandson, Lane of Jacksonville, Fla.; children, Jody Davis (Demond) of Suwanee, Andrea Dobbs (Logan) of Lawrenceville, Michael Davis of Fredericksburg, Va., Joel Davis(Marisa) of Jeffersonville, Ind., Jeremy Davis (Kirsten) of Orlando, Fla., and Catherine Davis (Josh) of Concord, N.C.; two brothers; three sisters; nine grandchildren; and a large extended family.

A mass was held Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Saint Matthew Catholic Church in Winder. She was laid to rest during an intimate family burial at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers.

To support Susan’s niece whom she adored and other children with special needs, the family asks that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to Focus, a charity that supports the needs of families with children who have special needs. Donations can be mailed to 3825 Presidential Parkway, Suite 103 Atlanta, GA 30340 or donate online at focus-ga. org.

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David A. Green

Died June 25, 2014 David A. Green, 82, of Lawrenceville, died

Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Hope Memory Care with his family.

Memorial services were held Sunday, June 29, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with inurnment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Mac Palmer officiated.

Born June 15, 1932, in Fulton, Mo., he was a son of the late Rembert Autrell and Clarice Wade Green.

He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. A graduate from the University of Georgia, Mr. Green was a transportation engineer with Shanno Trucking.

Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Barbara J. Green; children, Michael N. and Laura Hodges, Pamela C. and Mark Watkins; Armelle and Gary Maxey, David A. Green Jr., and Yolande Evans; grandchildren, Hunter N. and Stephanie Hodges, Heather H. and Stephen Davis, Kara Y. Dahlgren, Colby W. Dahlgren, Craig B. Watkins, Katy W. Padden and Thomas C. Morton; and great-grandchildren, Anna-McKinley Dahlgren, Lilliana K. Taylor, Craig B. Watkins Jr. (C.J.) and Colton F. Watkins.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, July 3, 2014

Jacqueline Dozier Herrick

Died June 25, 2014 Jacqueline Dozier Herrick, 84, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014.

Born in Jefferson, she was a daughter to the late Luther George Dozier and the late Gladys Hardy Dozier. Mrs. Herrick was a retired real estate broker who owned Dozier Land Company and was also a retired librarian at the University of Georgia. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, Pilot Club of Jefferson, I-85 Board of Realtors, Presidents Club of UGA, Dorcas Sunday School Class and the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.

Survivors include her son, Charles E. “Chuck” Moore Jr., of Athens; sisters, Barbara “Bobbie” Limmiatis-Nudelman of Melbourne, Fla., and Patricia Singletary-Borm of Griffin.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 28, 2014, at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Michael Helms and the Rev. Richard Hoard officiating. The burial followed in the Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson.

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Jose Arturo Islas

Died June 22, 2014 Jose Arturo Islas, 84, of Pendergrass, died Sunday, June 22, 2014.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 28,

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Died June 30, 2014 Robert Charles McCormick, 85, of Winder, died Monday, June 30, 2014.

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Melanie Yvonne McElreath

Died June 26, 2014 Melanie Yvonne McElreath, 39, of Statham, died Thursday, June 26, 2014.

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Edna C. Neprud

Died June 29, 2014 Edna C. Neprud, 66, of Flowery Branch, died Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Memorial services were held Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Buford Presbyterian Church. Pastor Corey Ingold officiated.

Born Aug. 28, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas, she was a daughter of the late Haviland and Elizabeth Connolly Sr. She was a member of Buford Presbyterian Church and was director of membership for the Girl Scouts of Cumberland Valley. Mrs. Neprud was also preceded in death by her husband, John Scott Neprud, and brother, Neil Connolly.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Kathryn Neprud of Macon and Kelly and Britney Neprud of Jacksonville, Fla.; daughters and sons-in-law, Amy and Brad Barfield of Gainesville and Scottie and Caddy Kirksey of Buford; grandchildren, Alyson, Amanda, Brett, Kendall, Reagan, Hunter, Jordan, Jadyn and Lenox; sisters, Caren Connolly of Shorewood, Wisc., and Lee Borcik of Bluffton, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews.

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Be TRANSFORMED at Arbor Pointe Church this July. Beginning on July 6, you’re invited to worship with Arbor Pointe Church during their sermon series called “Be Transformed.” Based on Romans 12:2, weekly topics will focus on being transformed from: sin to salvation (July 6), death to life (July 13), darkness to light (July

James Avery “Jimmy” Plott, 70, of Hoschton, died Sunday, June 29, 2014.

Born in Suwanee, he was a son of the late Robert Rufus Plott and the late Christine Thomas Plott Baldwin. Mr. Plott was a cabinet maker and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Gene Plott and Andy Plott; and sister, Joy Johns.

Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Plott; children, Tina Plott Ivester and Michael Plott of Hoschton; sisters and brother, Betty Snow of Norcross, Shirley Duncan of Gillsville, Doris Garmon of Lilburn, Marion Bailey of Monroe, Linda Wood of Jefferson, Kathy Hudson of Lawrenceville, Lamar Majors of Hoschton, Eddie “Cricket” Branch and Nellie Beck of Duluth.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, July 3, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Shon Thomas officiating.

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Gladys Wages

Died June 26, 2014 Mrs. Gladys “Anmommie” Wages, 93, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, June 26, 2014.

Born in Dawson County, she was a daughter of the late Horatio Edward and Isolonie Harbin Tatum. Mrs. Wages was also preceded by her husband, Jasper Wages, and sons, Henry Wages and Randall Wages. She was a graduate of Winder High School, a retired seamstress with Empire Manufacturing Company and, at the time of her passing, she was the oldest member of Bethlehem First United Methodist Church. The family wishes to express a special “Thank You” to St. Mary’s Hospice House.

Survivors include her daughters-in-law, Kay Wages and Delores Wages; grandchildren, Terrie Seagraves, Tina Crawford, June West, Tandy Fortson and Dan Wages; special friend, Kay Wall; and nieces and nephews, Margaret and Johnny Parker and Sammy and Pat Wages. Ten greatgrandchildren also survive.

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held Saturday, June 28, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Interment was held in Bethlehem First United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem First United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 709 Christmas Ave., Bethlehem, GA 30620.

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Tammy Elizabeth McLeroy Wilkes

June 28, 2014 Tammy Elizabeth McLeroy Wilkes, 56, of Jefferson, died Saturday, June 28, 2014.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late J.L. and Barbara Ellen Saye McLeroy. She was retired from SunTrust Bank and attended Foundation of the House Church in Commerce.

Survivors include her daughter, Abigail Grace Wilkes of Jefferson; brothers, Greg McLeroy and his wife Cindy of Clarkesville, Rusty McLeroy of Athens and Chuck McLeroy of Sautee; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 2, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Phillip Slaughter and the Rev. Mike Franklin officiating. Cremation follow ed the service.

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Lorene Perry Wood

Died June 26, 2014 Mrs. Lorene Perry Wood, 86, of Winder, died Thursday, June 26, 2014, after an extended illness.

A lifelong resident of Barrow County, she was a daughter of the late Conyer and Pauline Wall Perry.

Mrs. Wood was the widow of Mr. William F. “Red” Wood. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Perry Healan, and brothers, Wallace Perry and James Perry. She was a member of New Pentecost United Methodist Church.

A longtime employee of Carwood Manufacturing Company, she was a retiree of Barrow Manufacturing Company.

A funeral service was held Saturday, June 28, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Mr. Stoy Hogan and Mrs. Carol Burrell speaking. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include her sister, Carolyn Wages of Winder; and nieces and nephews, Charles Perry, Deborah Savage, Carol Burrell, Lisa Q. Shepley, Allison Lawrence, Nan W. Fortner, Susan Wages, Lucretia Carder, Perry Wages, Patti Ellenburg, Jarrett Perry and Joey Perry.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Pentecost United Methodist Church, 385 Pleasant Hill Church Road NE, Winder, GA 30680.

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Lifting voices of hope from a dark place In my early days of Sunday school, I remember hearing about Paul and Silas, who were singing and praising the Lord in prison.

Prison was a far-fetched concept. The closest thing we knew to prison was the jail in Mayberry or the one in Dodge City, where Marshal Matt Dillon locked up bad guys.

As I grew older, I had an appreciation for Paul and Silas, who didn’t let a prison stay slow their love for God. Move forward about 45 years.

On a Sunday morning at First Baptist Church in Gainesville, 25 women wearing choir robes were in the choir loft of the church sanctuary. That part is not unusual. What was unusual was the presence of four armed correctional officers who kept a watchful eye on the choir.

These are prisoners.

Many of them are serving life sentences for crimes like murder and kidnapping. They are incarcerated at the Lee Arrendale State Prison in Alto. They call their choir the Voices of Hope. While the shackles of prison keep them away from society, they have a spiritual freedom that some folks can only hope for.

They sing with passion and there is something about them that make you know it is for real.

A woman who is serving a life sentence for murder sang a song called “Drug Me.” It’s speaks of a mama who drug her child to church and Sunday school: “You don’t have to sniff it through your nose and, you know, you don’t have to shoot it in your veins. And I’m glad that mama and daddy drug me.”

I don’t know all their stories, but dependency on drugs is one of the major contributing factors to criminal activity. The song was an ironic twist on words.

A woman with an acoustic guitar pushed up the sleeves of her choir robe and played that guitar with gusto. She

Harris Blackwood then sang a song about getting a new name.

It starts about talking about knowing the names of regret and defeat and ushering them away for a new name.

“Hello my name is child of the one true King,” she belts into the microphone while strumming hard on the guitar.

Some of them have been behind bars for more than 15 years for a sentence of life. Parole is a possibility, but not a guarantee.

To take another person’s life is a serious offense and calls for punishment. But these women have truly found joy in their faith and are using music as a means of sharing it.

Underneath the flowing choir robes are prison uniforms. The congregation could only go to the edge of the platform to speak their thank yous. They filled a room of more than 1,000 people with smiles and were given several standing ovations.

What’s really interesting, is that for security reasons, they didn’t know where they were going until they arrived. I am told that they didn’t know there was a planned trip until they were awakened on Sunday morning.

You have to hope that their spiritual awakening will represent a change in their lives that will help them if and when they get to walk out the front door of the prison.

The Voices of Hope are spreading their hope to many and I think its good therapy for them and those who hear them.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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Tone deaf, but still can hear a hit This happened years ago. Mama was alive then so it’s been seven or eight years. I hadn’t thought about in almost that many years but when it came to mind the other day, I took to studying on it and how the circumstances and opportunities of life’s journey can be so fascinating.

It demonstrates how life is a puzzle waiting for pieces to be clicked into place.

Mama’s mother was born and raised in a mountain nook called Suches, Ga., where her father, the town’s postmaster and general store proprietor, amassed a bounty of land, probably paying a dollar an acre for it, if that much.

The Appalachian Trail that runs over 2,000 miles to Maine begins on the land my great-grandfather owned.

Though it is apart from my nature, I have never embellished the poor circumstances in which Mama was raised, though her grandfather had plenty. He gifted to each of many children — 14, I believe —a small farm. My grandmother received 40 acres but it was eventually lost during the hard times preceding the Great Depression and for the rest of

Ronda Rich her life, this woman born to relative comfort lived as a renter. Until the last few years of her life, she lived in houses without indoor plumbing.

Mama and I tried, at least once a year, to go back into those mountains and visit the aunts, uncles and cousins who stayed, my favorites always being Uncle Tom Berry and Aunt Annie Mae. One early summer Sunday, when the leaves were at their greenest and the rivers are refreshingly cool, we went back to Uncle Tom Berry’s church for a homecoming, a country church’s annual tradition of bringing families back together with morning church and a noontime covered dish dinner.

Church homecomings are always special because there’s either a memorable preacher to preside or entertaining music. That day, a bluegrass trio of young men in their 20s

performed. Immediately, I was captivated. Their harmonies were pure and clear, their instrument playing truly talented and the original songs mostly written by the lead singer, Caleb, were incredible.

I was blown away.

Now, here, it is probably necessary for me to insert that I am mostly tone deaf, thanks to those years spent in racing, but here is the odd revelation —I cannot hear pitch to hit it but I can often hear when people miss pitch. It’s an oddity but true. That’s all to explain that somehow I knew those guys were pure magic.

There amidst the Appalachian Mountains, I was convinced that I had found bluegrass music’s next legendary group.

I bought their homemade CD, then called Karen Peck, my best friend and a Southern gospel artist who has had more than 15 No. 1 records and been nominated for three Grammys. Karen does a homecoming event every year where she invites some of her best known friends to perform for a two-day event.

“You have to invite these guys to perform,” I said.

She hears this all the time but not from me. She

replied, “In all the years I have known you, you have never pitched anyone. I trust you so I’m going to do it.”

The guys performed, the crowd went nuts, jumping to their feet for a whooping standing ovation. A big time record producer as well as a manager were in the audience and signed them immediately. Bam. Just like that. Those mountain boys went from a Sunday morning performance in a little country church to a Nashville recording studio.

They became the “next big thing.”

After a few years of growing fame and travel demands putting stress on their family lives, they broke up, admirably choosing the ones they loved over their music.

But the moral of this story remains — opportunity and success can find you, regardless how well hidden you may be.

Even in the hollows of the Appalachian mountains.

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of several books, including “There’s A Better Day A-Comin’.” Sign up for her newsletter at www.rondarich.com. Her column appears weekly.

I can’t live without my SEC Network!

Ladies and gentlemen, and “people” of Alabama, we have less than two months.

On Aug. 21, 2014, the year of our fantastic Lord, the SEC Network will be launched. It will be a network dedicated to coverage of Southeastern Conference sports.

In the first year of operation, the SEC Network (also known as the SEC ESPN Network) will broadcast 45 college football games involving SEC teams, 100 men’s basketball games, 60 women’s basketball games, 50 softball games, 75 baseball games, 25 women’s soccer games and 40 volleyball games.

In between will be “SEC Storied” programs about SEC athletic history, analysis, “classic” games from the SEC and other content related to the SEC. From what I understand, they’ve been broadcasting the SEC Network in Heaven for years. It’s just now coming to Earth.

Thanks for sharing, o’ gen-

Len Robbins erous God of ours.

But like seemingly all things that are “too good to be true” (24-hour dry cleaning, fat-free potato chips, sea monkeys, “light” beer, etc.), there’s a catch.

Not all cable systems have committed to carrying the SEC Network. That is not a misprint. Not all cable or satellite systems are on board yet with the SEC Network.

They have room for ridiculous, superfluous channels like Bloomberg TV, Jewelry TV, the Oprah Winfrey Network, ESPN 8 (“The Ocho”), the Oxygen Network, the Hallmark Channel and Fox News, but don’t have room for the very channel that can provide constant, wholesome

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and quality sports programming, cure clinical depression in men and rid the world of scurvy, while simultaneously saving some marriages, and ruining others – the SEC Network?

I don’t get it. What’s the issue? Why are these cable systems lollygagging on this no-brainer?

I don’t ask for much when I’m not demanding things, but the SEC Network is something I absolutely must have to live.

Here’s what is going to happen if my cable operator doesn’t have the SEC Network available come Aug. 21: 1. My head will explode.

This could be ugly and detrimental to my health, as it was last time (Nov. 17, 2013; Georgia-Auburn game).

It took two weeks to find all the pieces of my skull and another week to find the monkey and running wheel that goes where my brain used to be.

2. I’ll try to call the cable company and be put on

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hold for four hours.

3. I’ll hang up in frustration and yell at whoever is within shouting distance.

Remember, kids, it takes two to be yelled at: One to yell, and one to listen.

4. Two days later, I’ll write a scathing newspaper column about my cable system not carrying the SEC Network, creating quite an international stir among my four regular readers.

5. I’ll repeat every week until I get what I want.

Or, we can head this ugliness off by going online to www.getsecnetwork.com and let our respective TV providers know how we feel. And maybe they’ll react accordingly. And we’ll all live in a blissful, happy SEC Network Xanadu – until the first time our SEC team loses.

I can live with that.

Amen.

Len Robbins is editor and publisher of The Clinch County News in Homerville.

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JCCHS resurrecting sports Hall of Fame

BY Charles Phelps

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Every athlete dreams of being the best and leaving a mark on their respected sport.

And, one day, they dream of getting the call from the “Hall.”

At Jackson County Comprehensive High School, a Hall of Fame was erected in 1985 by former Athletic Director Bruce Yates.

But, only two occupy the hallowed space, the 1930 and 1964 state champion boys’ basketball team.

In May 2015, 20 years since its original class was enshrined, a new group of occu-

pants will join the elite fraternity at the Hall of Fame banquet.

“I think it was just time,” said alumni director and HOF committee member Ricky Sanders. “(Athletic Director Adam) Lindsey was interested (in the HOF), as were several others who have been (in) or involved with Jackson County athletics.”

Sanders explained the idea was thrown around during the 50th anniversary celebration for the 1964 team in March.

The eight-person election committee includes Sanders, JCCHS head football coach Benji Harrison, JCCHS AD Adam Lindsey,

Principal Pete Jones, Larry Beck, Andy Crawford, Alan Kennedy and Joe Lancaster.

“I think that starting back up the Hall of Fame will be incredible for the Jackson County community,” Lindsey said. “I am excited to see what names get nominated by the community.

“I have only been at JCCHS for five years and AD for one, but our committee is rich with knowledge and experience in Jackson County athletics. I think that we have a lot of athletes that need to be recognized and this will be the opportunity for the community to look back on the complete history of Jackson

County athletics and bring light to (the) past and recent-past successes of athletes.”

Lindsey added the school is making a display to put plaques honoring the inductees in the lobby of the school’s new gym.

Nominees can include players who competed in at least one year of varsity competition while attending JCCHS, Bryan High School and Braselton High School and he or she must have been a graduate of the Jackson County School System, according to the HOF bylaws on the JCCHS website.

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JHS alum throws out first pitch at G-Braves game

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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Ride of a lifetime

Cindy Phillips’ horse of a connection

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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Every spring, horses captivate America, taking sports by the proverbial reins with the running of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes.

Once it comes and goes, horses become an afterthought until the following spring.

For longtime horse enthusiast Cindy Phillips, these beautiful, elegant and majestic animals aren’t afterthought.

Horses are a way of life for Phillips, who is an event rider. Making dare-devilish jumps over obstacles at a high level, she trains daily with her horse Trey to make her journey through the eventing world a memorable one.

Having owned an estimated 10 horses throughout her life, Phillips’ love and connection to horses was passed on by her parents, whom met at a riding academy in New Jersey.

They got her to ride one as a little girl,

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Top: Cindy Phillips competes in equestrian eventing competitions with her horse Trey. Above, captured by Cindy Phillips, shows Trey practicing an in-the-water jump.

and the rest, as they say, is history. “(My parents) had horses, so I just grew up with them,” Phillips explained. “I was very fortunate in that (my dad) was in the Army, so we moved (a lot). And, everywhere in the country, there are different styles of riding that are predominant, so I was actually able to have a taste of everything.”

Even with a horse galloping off, out of control with her aboard at a young age, Phillips was determined to not let that deter her from learning how to ride.

Along with her sister, they learned different styles of riding in states such as Kansas and Virginia, and learned about European styles of riding when her family moved to Germany.

When her family relocated to south Georgia, she began competing in barrel races, timed and reining events.

She attended the University of Georgia for college, where she joined the equestrian team and began jumping her horse.

And, this is where she found out about the “triathlon” of equestrian, three-day eventing.

“My sister rode for a while when she was in high school. She caught the eventing bug before I did. She was doing eventing in high school and I didn’t find out about it until after college,” she said.

Three-day eventing is comprised of a series of tests the horses complete over a three-day period.

Day one is the dressage test, or a movement test for precision, smoothness and

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We’ve seen the highlight reels, or in some cases, the blooper reels, of celebrities, singers, or other athletes throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game.

Some look like they’ve thrown a baseball before. Others, let’s just say, “don’t quit your day job.”

But, what is the experience like? Do the butterflies build up inside?

One former Jefferson High School student had the opportunity to find out.

JHS Class of 2014 valedictorian, STAR Student, football player and four-year starting golfer Daniel Kimmel threw out the first pitch of the Gwinnett Braves on Thursday, June 26.

“I was excited to throw it out,” Kimmel said. “I figured if it was a bad one, I could laugh it off. After 50 Cent’s (first) pitch, I knew I couldn’t get any worse, so I wasn’t ner- Kimmel vous.

“I just wanted to nail (the catcher) in the glove.”

The most recent graduating class valedictorian got the opportunity for being STAR Student at JHS, he said.

Since graduating, Kimmel said things have been “relatively quiet and relaxing.”

It is the first summer in four years without football, he explained.

Kimmel plans on attending Mercer University this fall.

“I chose it because it’s the right size for me. Being from a smaller high school, I didn’t want to go to a massive university,” he said. “Along with the size, they have a great academic reputation and a respected law school, and law school is what I want to do after undergraduate work.”

I was excited to throw it out. I figured if it was a bad one, I could laugh it off.

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Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office are partnering with Gresham Motorsports Park for Thursday Throwdown.

The safe driving initiative gives you a chance to do your racing on the race, not on the streets. Pay $20 for your pit pass, car registration and participation in two brackets. Open to all drivers 16 and older with valid driver’s license. Pits open at 5:30 p.m.; Spectator gates open at 6 p.m. with $5 admission. Visit www. greshammotorsportspark.com for details.

Reunion Country Club will host the Georgia Armed Forces Open on Monday, July 21. The money raised from the golf tournament goes toward the Fallen Heroes of Georgia and Habitat for Humanity of Hall County. Four-person teams will play a scramble-formatted tournament. Top-three finishing win Reunion Country Club gift cards and trophies. There will also be hole-in-one and closest-to-the-pin prizes, a raffle, silent auction, as well as other competitions to win prizes. Lunch provided on the course. There will be a dinner and banquet following play. To register, contact John Greene at 770-9678300, ext. two.

The Jefferson High School Dragon cheerleaders will host a cheerleading camp from 9-11 a.m. from July 14 through July 17, at the Jefferson Middle School.

Participants will learn the latest cheers and chants from the Jefferson High School Dragon cheerleaders.

The cost is $50 and for ages 5-11. Registration closes July 11th. For more information, contact the Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department at 706-367-5116 or visit jrec.sidhelp.com.

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Summer Sizzle

Panthers baseball ends summer on strong note

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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The Jackson County Comprehensive High School baseball team finished off the summer sizzling, winning the final three games of the Jackson County Summer Shootout 6-1, 10-6 and 10-1, respectively, this past weekend.

They defeated the likes of Cairo and Mountain View High School. The team’s only loss of the tournament came last Thursday against the North Hall Trojans, 4-2.

“Summer is about development, especially this summer with so many positions open,” Jackson County head coach Tommy Fountain said.

“We had a lot of questions that needed to be answered. I don’t know if we did (answer them), but we came close, I believe, and that is a good thing.”

The varsity team was missing 13 players during the shootout, including six from the

varsity roster.

With so many holes in the roster, playing time became a premium for the younger Panthers.

“It gave some guys an opportunity, like Caleb Matthews, a sophomore. He got a bunch of playing time,” Fountain explained.

“He did a real good job. He swung the bat really well. He showed us some things we knew he could do but wasn’t sure if he was (quite) ready yet. But, he was.”

Two weeks ago, the Panthers competed in a tournament in Pensacola Beach, Fla., where Fountain said staying focused was the main emphasis.

Once the focus led to the bats heating up, the emphasis shifted to keep the offense going through the shootout.

“We were able to get back in the cage here at home,” he said. “It is something to build on. It erases a lot of those memories that weren’t good at the start of the summer.”

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The Jackson County Panthers baseball team competed in the Jackson County Summer Shootout baseball tournament, last weekend, winning games against Cairo, Lumpkin County and Mountain View High School.

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Individual teams can also be nominated, as well as members of the coaching staff, administrative staff, local media, supporters or sponsors, volunteers, or any special friend of the JCCHS Athletic Department in a special category, where any individual can be considered, the bylaws state.

There are an estimated 11,000 athletes and 600-plus different teams that potentially qualify for induction, Sanders explained.

However, only a maximum number of six nominees can go in a one-year period, though, the number of inductees for the 2015 class will depend upon the number of nominations, Sanders said.

Once the nominations are all in, the committee will decipher through them, voting on each nominee and a majority vote by the committee members is necessary for induction.

Those not selected remain in the nomination pool for three years.

Once the three years has passed, the person or team has to be nominated again.

“There are obviously some (people) that will be easy to vote (on) once they are nominated, (but) initially, it will be difficult due to the sheer number (of athletes),” Sanders said.

Sanders said from people he has talked to, the reaction has been “very positive” about bringing the HOF back.

“Everyone has their favorite era, team, or players. It’s great to recognize those athletes, coaches (and more) that have contributed to the community,” he explained.

“During the initial meeting, there was a lot of information shared that was not widely known at all. Hopefully, the HOF will bring these accomplishments (to) light and recognize these very deserving individuals (and) teams.”

If you want to make a nomination, visit: http: www.jcpantherathletics.com and click the “Hall of Fame” tab.

The HOF is also searching for memorabilia such as uniforms, programs, trophies, etc., to display.

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Cindy Phillips competes in equestrian eventing competitions with her horse Trey.

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Continued from 1B complete obedience.

Cross-country is on day two. The courses are an estimated 2.75-4 miles in length, according to useventing. com. The course test speed, endurance and jumping ability of the horse over varied terrain and obstacles.

Last is show jumping, which is a course comprised normally of colored fences that a horse jumps over.

Not all jumping events are just over the colored fences, Phillips explained, saying the jumps can be over “anything and everything.”

“We jumped a picnic table. That one was a lot of fun, actually. It was a fully decked-out picnic table with the tablecloth and plates and cups and stuff like that on it,” she said as she looked at action photos on the wall of her office at work.

“We’ve jumped big ditches and walls, wagons, in-thewater (jumps), out-of-water (jumps), brush jumps, all kinds of crazy stuff. It’s an X Games sport, but it’s a lot of fun.”

However, the risk of being injured is something very similar to that of the X Games, and Phillips knows this all too well.

“It’s a tough sport. Unfortunately, (two weeks ago), in Europe, two riders and one horse died. It’s not unusual in

our sport where you have a bad fall and either the horse or the rider doesn’t make it,” she explained.

“There’s a lot of controversy about that, but it is what it is. I’ve told my kids ‘If something happens and I die, I died doing what I love.’

That might be sad or harsh to say, but we aren’t promised tomorrow, ever. So the saddest thing would be for us to go through life just existing, not living, (unless) we choose to go out there and live it to the fullest, which is what I think we’re supposed to do.”

Phillips said she hasn’t had a near-death experience because of a horse accident; however, she suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury when her horse missed a jump at event causing her to fall off.

“It wasn’t a bad fall. I just over rotated the landing,” she said. “So it twisted my knee. I didn’t even know at the time (it was my ACL) and

got back on and went to (do) the jump sequence again and realized I had no strength in my knee.”

In a separate incident, with the same leg, Phillips was kicked to the ground by another horse. She suffered a fractured bone from the kick.

However, regardless of the inherent danger that the sport proposes, Phillips has found riding and eventing to be a sanctuary when building trust and a connection with her horse Trey.

“It’s funny because (some) people don’t’ get it. They’re like ‘You just ride at home?’” she explained.

“I have an arena and I have jumps out in the pasture, and I do some rides every once in a while with my neighbors and friends. But, it’s the connection with the horse and you get to zone into that. To have that connection with something that isn’t human…is cool.”

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Braselton Rotary Club passes leadership gavel

Braselton Woman’s Club honors Daisy MacLean LeAnne Akin The Paper

Daisy MacLean was honored with a special celebration as a part of the Braselton Woman’s Club meeting of June 4 at Country Inn & Suites in Braselton. A longtime member of the club which traces its history of helping to enhancing the community to 1921, Daisy MacLean received a special garden watering can that received artistic touches from Nancy Rhodes. Inside the watering can were special notes and recollections written by fellow club members. Her daughters, Patty and Susan, are also involved in the Woman’s Club and joined in the special occasion which included recognition of new officers for 2014-15 and presentation of one of two Cookie scholarships in memory of Peggy Braselton going to Hope Gordy.

Howard Hardaway received the gavel of leadership of the Braselton Club of Braselton from outgoing president David Gussio during an endof-club year celebration held June 26 at Houndstooth Grill & Bar. Hardaway, with State Farm Insurance, will led the club with the motto “Service Above Self” for 2014-15. The club will be awarding scholarships to several local graduates as a part of the club’s 10th-year anniversary celebration and will host Run the Vineyard on Aug. 9. Also at the gathering, LeAnne Akin was honored as Rotarian of the Year. In tribute to her efforts, a scholarship will be provided in her name to a young man to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County for the upcoming year. Akin is pictured with Michael Williams, executive director of the club and a fellow Rotarian, and outgoing president David Gussio, who will also have several youth sponsored in his honor at the club.

Volunteers landscape local Eagle Ranch house Wells Fargo workers, families plant flowers at teenage girls’ home; donate to Habitat home

BY FARAH BOHANNON

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Volunteers braved the heat on a recent Saturday, volunteering at a local Habitat for Humanity home and an Eagle Ranch blessing house.

The team of red shirts from Wells Fargo spent June 21 at one of the girls’ homes at Eagle Ranch updating the landscaping and planting flowers. The teenage girls who reside at this home worked alongside volunteers with smiles on their faces and rakes in their hands.

“This is a really great place for children who may be having a hard time at home,” said J.D. Mealor with Wells Fargo. “They are able to live here for a while and fix any problems their family has.

“Eagle Ranch really is a beautiful place and I’m glad we are able to help.”

Mealor, market president and business bank manager of Gainesville’s Wells Fargo, attended with his two young boys who helped place mulch throughout the yard.

Eagle Ranch Children’s Home is one of Georgia’s

largest organizations for children in crisis and in need of hope and healing. It promotes family restoration and reunification as well as a temporary loving and safe place. It’s a huge plus the homes are beautiful and new, with volunteers willing to take the time to landscape and beautify the yards.

Several of the other volunteers brought family members and their children to help with the landscaping project, so the positive reward was shared beyond the bank employees. It was a successful and beautiful

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Volunteers from Wells Fargo helped with landscaping around this Eagle Ranch home. day at Eagle Ranch that brought families and friends together with the intention to bless others who may need it.

“It’s great to have people in our community come see the Ranch and take a handson role,” Eagle Ranch Facilities Director Tim Wilson said. “They had great atFor The Paper

Volunteers, comprised of employees from Wells Fargo and their families, helped with landscaping projects around a girls’ home at Eagle Ranch on June 21. Left and above, volunteers spread mulch around plants. Along with volunteering at Eagle Ranch, Wells Fargo employees worked with Habitat for Humanity of Hall County and presented them with $15,000 for a Gainesville home.

titudes, even though it was a hot day, and that really

made an impression on the girls living in the homes.”

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ENTERTAINMENT

Readers weigh in on cancer, judging others, nit-pickers While I’m away, readers give the advice.

On reacting to the news of someone’s cancer diagnosis: When a friend tells you they have cancer, I know you are thinking, “OHMYGOD! HOW DO I MAKE SURE I DON’T GET IT?” It is normal to wonder what caused it and how you can prevent it. But when you ask, “Do they know what caused it?,” it sounds like, “What did you do wrong?”

Instead, ask how it was discovered. That will provide you with useful information if you are worried about yourself, and doesn’t feel so blame-y.

And if you or your kid has cancer and someone asks what caused it, the answer is, “bad luck.” — Anonymous On judging others who struggle with something you manage easily: We are all carrying plates. The ideal would be

Carolyn Hax something like this: We have just the right amount of plates we can handle, with just the right things on each plate, they’re all in balance, and we get to put them down often enough, plus we are valued and appreciated for what we are doing, by ourselves and others.

Some people have this rare experience, at least for a moment.

Most people have at least one plate overflowing, though, one that’s full of crap, or too many plates all out of balance, or other people think they’re not carrying enough plates or doing it right. Enjoy balance while it lasts, and give everyone else a break. — Tight Tiara

I had an easy child and [didn’t understand how others struggled]. Then I had Destructo-Boy and realized I had been lucky, that’s all.

It had nothing to do with my personality, my style, my organization. It was pure luck.

My brother said it best when he told me he took back all the mean things he thought about my parenting of Destructo-Boy when he had his own little devil.

He had been full of smug inner comments about what Big Sis needed to do. Then he learned the hard way. (I thought it was pretty cool of him to tell me this.)

You can’t know a situation until you see it from the inside. Be glad when it’s smooth for you and enjoy your life. — Anonymous On dealing with a nitpicker around the house: My husband used to do this ... a lot. Recently though, he started making the bed on a regular basis (he is always the last one up), something I really appreciate but

had long since given up on.

So I told him how much I appreciated it and asked if there was one of his pet peeves that I could really make an effort to address.

So, now I clean the lint filter on the dryer after EVERY load.

It all worked so well that the next time something he did bugged me, I offered another trade.

This latest deal has been less strictly adhered to on both our parts, but we are trying.

A little effort can go a long way and we both feel appreciated and loved by the other person’s efforts -- no matter how successful. — M On showing interest without being intrusive: The line between curiosity (titillation) and interest is here: where the person asking the question offers some information regarding himself that places him in a vulnerable position.

This is offered as entree to a more in-depth conversa-

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tion. If the questioner (I’m tempted to say “inquisitor”) can’t offer something first, then it is pretty evident the question is simply about satisfying his curiosity.

Example: “Years ago, I broke my foot and it was really frustrating. Did you know you can get a waterproof lining for your cast?” vs. “What in the world did you trip over?”

Or: “Wow! Two babies at once! That’s rough. I had twins, anything I can help with?” vs. “Whose children are those? Are they yours?”

There is no excuse for questioning for entertainment value, and the questioner needs to take on a hobby. Preferably one that does not involve other people. I have heard one can learn to knit online now.

On getting both parents involved when there’s a new baby at home: My husband was able to work out an arrangement to take his paternity leave by getting to work late and

leaving early for about a month, instead of taking off one or two weeks completely.

This meant he was able to provide continuity at his job during the entire period, but could let me sleep in and relieve me around 4:00 in the afternoon.

This was great help to me at a time when I was still very tired and trying to establish nursing, and it made him feel necessary.

He also was able to attach to our girls without being exhausted after a full day of work.

It worked well both times.

I appreciated his employers’ ability to give him that flexibility. — Grateful Mom

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Adopt me!

Pets of the week available from the Humane Society of Jackson County

Meet Bryant He is about 3 years old (as of 3/2014), and is looking for a forever home. He needs a home that has enough space for him to run and play outside. He loves to play fetch with the ball.

Bryant even knows some basic commands like coming when called, stay and sit. With a little more training, he’ll be the perfect companion.

If you really want to see Bryant smile, give him a nice belly rub. We don’t recommend that he be put in a home without other dogs because he loves one-on-one attention. If you’re interested, fill out an application so we can learn a bit more about you. Adoption fee for canines is $150 and includes up-to-date vaccinations, microchip and spay. Application: http:// www.hsjc.com/forms/adoption_application

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They are very sweet Lab mixes and will make a very loyal companions to someone! They are about 2 years old as of 3/30/14 Sally has a beautiful brindle coat and Alice has a black coat. They are siblings and are ready to find a forever home. They have always been together and we would love to see them adopted them together but consider adopting them separately. Application: http://www.hsjc.com/

These animals and more are available for adoption through the Humane Society of Jackson County, P.O. Box 567 • Jefferson, GA 30549 Adoption fees: $150 per dog/puppy $100 per cat/kitten Download an application online at www.HSJC.com Phone: 706-367-1111

Ricky Fitzpatrick sings at HHAC July 5 concert The only free concert to be presented by the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council for the summer of 2014 will be July 5 from 8-10 p.m. with Ricky Fitzpatrick on the deck of the Hoschton Depot.

Ricky Fitzpatrick is a award-winning Christian folk and children’s singer, songwriter and worship leader. An award-winning vocalist and songwriter in the Folk, Country, Chris-

tian, Children’s and New Age genres, a Top 10 Myspace artist and founder of the charitable organization The Healing Power of Music, Ricky remains active and busy both in the industry and his local community. He also leads Praise & Worship at his home church, Cornerstone Baptist in Jefferson.

He currently shares his

musical talents between contemporary Christian folk and kids’ music on his own F2 Records, and instrumental compositions (in New Age, Folk and Celtic genres), via Apple Valley Home Songs. He lives, records and occasionally gardens, at his home in the rural community of Apple Valley with his wife and children.

This is the third summer to present a free concert for the people of Hoschton and the surrounding community.

Bring your lawn chair and help support the HHAC.

CHURCH NEWS New Community Church continues its series on “I AM, Exploring the Nature of God.” Join Pastors Mike McGuire and Joey Durmire on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium of Lawson Funeral Home at 4532 Highway 53 in Hoschton.

Join in gathering together as a faith community Loving God – Loving People. sss Corner-Stone Church, located at 6933 Winder Highway in Jefferson, will host Vacation Bible School from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 18, and from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, with lunch included.

Sontreasure Island VBS is for children who have completed kindergarten through 5th grades. Call Sherry Grant at 706-3672289 to register. sss The Church of Hoschton invites the community to join them for any or and all of their regular services as well.

Sunday services begin with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday night services begin at 6.

Wednesday prayer service and Bible study begin at 7 p.m. The study of Zechariah is now under way on Wednesdays.

For more information about any of these events, contact Pastor Cory at the church office 706-654-8415 or on his cell at 678-234-9408 or visit our website www. thechurchofhoschton. com. The church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton. sss

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During July, Tanger is collecting supplies for local animal shelters During the month of July Tanger Outlets in Commerce will implement a supply drive for local animal shelters thereby bringing attention to the thousands of abused, abandoned, neglected and unwanted animals biding their time in pounds, shelters and rescue groups, waiting for that second chance for love and security.

Tanger Outlets has partnered with three local noneuthanizing animal shelters: Leftover Pets, located in Winder, The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, located in Gainesville, and The Humane Society of Jackson County, located in Jefferson.

Many people have asked, “What could we do to help?”

The answer is as simple as donating desperately needed supplies. Attached you will find a list of suggested supplies that the shelters could put to good use.

If you would like to help, bring in all your items to Shopper Services at Tanger Outlets before July 31.

Tanger will distribute all items to the shelters for you.

For a complete suggestion list for donations, visit ClickThePaper.com Among the items which can be donated are pet food and treats, towels, sheets and blankets, puppy or kitten for-

mula and nursing bottles, collars, harnesses and leashes well asl dog and cat beds and dog houses, grooming supplies, toys, crates and carriers, paper towels and cleaning products, hadn wash and sanitizer, laundry detergent, fabric softener, flea and tick treatment, heating pads, food bowls and rubber and latex gloves. In addition, plastic shopping bags, ga-

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Scratching posts, spray bottles, isopropyl alcohol, cedar shavings, hamster and gerbil food, bird seed, chew toys and place mats of all types.

Cash donations are always welcome to help stretch a shelter’s budget.

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

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

Apr 2013

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

Come work with a company with over 50 years’ experience in the print industry.

Expanding our market and seeking individuals with excellent customers service skills, good phone, communication and sales experience desired. Email your resume and letter of interest to cwellborn@ poultrytimes.net

Management

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

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

Job Requirements Early Morning & Weekend hours Strong Communication & Organizational Skills Commitment to quality customer service Basic Computer Skills Ability to work independently Valid GA driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation We offer competitive salary plus complete benefit package including 401K Send resume to Bruce Claar Home Delivery Manager 345 Green St Gainesville Ga 30501 Or email to bclaar@gainesvilletimes. com Looking to Hire Operations Manager.

Mechanical exp. required. 678-971-1145

Medical

HEAVY EQUIPT SERVICE PERSON Experienced. Clean MVR with HAZMAT, fuel + grease tractor. Also experienced Heavy Equipt Mechanic and Experienced Dump Truck Drivers.

Simpson Trucking & Grading 770-536-4731 If you like getting Paid Daily Apply Here.

Drivers Wanted.

Must have clean MVR, Valid License and Must be 21. Vehicle Provided.

Make on Average $200 daily. Call 678-456-9190 Immediate Opening CLEANING & SEALING MASONRY for commercial & residential. Will train.

706-658-2727 to set up an interview.

R&D Maintenance Services, INC. is currently accepting applications for Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Laborer Positions.

Must be at least 18, have a valid driver’s license and pass a drug screen.

Apply in person from 8:00AM-3:00PM at 1025 Buford Dm Rd, Buford, GA 30518.

EEO Employer

Office/Clerical CUSTOMER SVC ASSOC Energetix is a dietary supplement co. located in the Dahlonega/ Gainesville, GA area.

Interviewing for experienced Cust Svc Assoc. F/T position 8:30-5:30, M-F. Must be organized, have great attitude & be proficient with MS Office We Offer: *Full training *Dynamic prof env *Career advance opps *Competitive comp start at $9-$11/hr *Benefits include PTO, 401k & Paid Holidays Send resume to: hr@goenergetix.com EOE Looking For Someone Who Is Looking For Their First Job. Receptionst/ClericalF/T. Apply in person: Oakwood’s Arrow Auto Auction, 4712 Flat Creek Rd., Oakwood, GA.

Part-Time Help Wanted EXP’D Floor Installer, Commercial VCT, sheet vinyl & carpet.

770-532-6390

BELL MINOR HOME is seeking LPN’s 7P-7A Please apply in person: 2200 Old Hamilton Place NE, Gainesville, GA 30507 or call 770532-2066

TAXI DRIVERS NEEDED. P/T, nights & weekends.

S. Hall & North Gwinnett.

770-945-1688

CNA’s/PCA’s needed for night shifts. P/T, F/T. 770-536-0484/Nancy

Production

Employment Opportunities for The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. are listed on our website at www. longstreetclinic.com.

All candidates for employment should submit information via the link posted on our website. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. Front Office Asst./Back Office Nurse for busy Peds office.

Experience preferred.

Resume to: pediatrics dga@outlook.com GOOD HOURS FOR CNAS AND LPNS. DON’T WASTE YOUR GAS FOR SHORT HOURS. 12 HR SHIFTS AVAIL. GAIL@ TRUMARK HOMECARE 678-865-6534

Misc. Help Wanted 2 Positions Available Pet Groomer & Kennel Asst. 678-316-6683 Family owned and operated collision repair center looking for an experienced estimator.

Candidate needs to be self motivated and customer service oriented. Be able to work with limited supervision and comfortable talking face to face with customers and insurance company appraisers. Needs to be able to write thorough collision repair estimates, order parts and be organized and efficient. If you are not experienced please do not apply.

Contact John (770)5345322 Full time Party Chief & Rodman available.

Drug screen and MVR required send resume to pr@gapremier.com

Machine OperatorMetal Fabrication Pendergrass area manufacturer of fabricated architectural construction products seeks experienced Machine Operator.

Candidates should be experienced with aluminum sheet metal fabrication equipment including shears, press brakes, drills, welding, etc. CNC or other computer-controlled equipment experience a plus. Salary and benefits.

EOE. Send resume and salary requirements to: position@mmsystems corp.com

Professional

*Requires payment in advance.

In Need Of Installers, Installer Helpers, Experience a plus. Also in need o f Service Tech.

Several years experience needed. Must come in to complete an application.

Located at 4875 Plainview Rd., Flowery Branch 770-532-0731 OTR TRUCK DRIVER Dahlonega, GA. pulling refrigerated freight in S.E. Home on weekends.

706-429-6116

Truck Drivers CDL Driver for roll off truck. Please call 678-617-9641 CDL DRIVER-CLASS B (PETROLEUM). Must have HAZMAT and Tanker endorsements.

Deliver fuel in small tank wagon. Daily deliveries are local. 7am-5pm Monday-Friday. Harrison Oil 770-534-4366.

CLASS A CDL DRIVER NEEDED. Local drop & hook, all shifts needed.

F/T. Apply in person only: 4515 Cantrell Rd., Flowery Branch, 30542.

DUMP TRUCK DRIVER Dump Truck Exp. Only. Class B- CDL Lic. Required. Clean driving record. Good knowledge of N. Atl. area. Cert.

Drug Free Work Place.

Ins. & paid holidays for qualified person.

Alan Densmore Inc. Suwanee, GA 770-9450800 P & E TRUCKING Pendergrass, GA has immediate opening for CLASS A CDL DRIVER local & in-state deliveries. Call Mon-Fri, 8-5pm.

706-693-2285

Stuff Appliances WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507 Washer/Dryers Stoves & Refrig.

Mattresses.

Refrig $125-$550.

Washers/Dryers from $125. We do Appliance & Service Calls!

678-714-0493

Cemetery Lots for Sale 2 CEMETERY LOTS, side-by-side, Memorial Park, by lake, + one vault, Gainesville. $6400 OBO. 706-969-1098 2 Lots at Memorial Park Cemetery. Spruce Lawn Garden, 195A and 2 Vaults. All for $6500.

706-754-0710 BURIAL PLOT, Memorial Park Cemetery, Valor III Section, Double depth, D-S15, D-S16, $4,100 nego. 770-889-1017

Furniture Antique coffee table (oak $300); brown leather sofa bed & matching loveseat (recliner) $800 total; Black desk, bookcase, coffee table+chair ($400 total); blue sofa+loveseat $400; Recliner $250; 2 tall tress $100/each; Tiffany lamp $75; 3 bed comforters ($30-$75); 8’ glass door $25; single bed springs $50 770-534-7400 STORAGE BIN #122 (MUST SELL) $3500

My Sister’s Place of Gainesville, a shelter for homeless women & children, seeks a nurturing & mature woman for live-in resident supervisor.

Responsible for day-today operations. Able to lift 30 lbs. Computer literate. GA DL. Clean background. Room & board included. Weekly time off. Compensation based on experience.

Please email resumes to bthomas@ my-sisters-place.org.

Technical UTILITY TECH wanted for local propane company in Jefferson. No experience necessary, will train.

Paid vacation with 401k and health insurance available. Fax resume to 706-367-9221 or email to: info@folgergas.com

Trades HVAC Mechanic & Helper Installers needed. Transportation is a must. Please call 678-824-5020

3 Piece Living Room Suite (Brown) Coffee Table, 2 End Table, 1 Foot Lounger (large), 2 Glass End table, 1 Dinette table with 4 Chairs and Wine Glass Holder, King Size Bed Head Boards, Rails, Footboard-Mattress & Box Spring - Dresser (Black), Lawn Mower 46”, Leaf blower, 60” Mitsubishi TV and ETC. Unit will be available for viewing on July 12, 2014 @ 9-2pm. 3939 Mountain View Rd., Oakwood, GA 30566.

If you would like more information please call, text, or email James.

Serious inquiries 404441-9963 jamesjr2472@gmail.com

Guns XL 650 reloading press.4powder measures.Case feeder and plates.Dies and caliber conversion plates for 38,44,45,40 and 9mm.6 tool heads and stands.Large and small primer feeds. All for $1700.00. More to much to list. 706-754-3804.

Lawn Equipment

Sporting Equipment

Snapper Riding Mower12.5hp, 30” cut.

Good Cond. $400.

I Buy Snapper Riding Mowers Not Running.

Flowery Branch, 678943-7436

Misc. For Sale 2 Lots for Sale in the Maple Section at Memorial Park Cemetery. Beautiful Cemetery Lots in a Hard to Get Location! Asking Below Value! Must Sale!

Please Call 678-9436246 DAYLILIES For Sale Blooming Now! Hundreds of hybrid named varieties.

Japenese Maples, Burning Bushes, Butterfly Bushes & Liriope 678-316-8077

2 Mobile Homes, Lula, 2BR/2BA & 2BR/1BA. Refs req’d. No inside pets. 770-869-0193 Easy Ride golf cars is having a huge golf car sale new cars starting at 5.000 used cars 2011 48 volts 2.000 yamaha factory reconditioned 3.000 gas carts 1400 check out our website easyridegolfcars.com 770 737 2221

Homes-Rentals ApartmentsUnfurnished CEDAR SPRINGS in Oakwood. 2BR/1.5BA $725/mo. 770-287-1456

E-Z GO GOLF CART, electric; (3) Western SADDLES; (1) 18 ft BOAT w/ 25HP Evenrude motor w/ no trailer; (1) 18 ft BOAT w/ 60HP Johnson motor; many GUNS. 706-652-3362 770-540-6794 David or Randall

Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $645$725. 678-357-5044

FOR SALE- SEVERAL USED INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES with 110 motors.

Good to Fair Condition.

US blind stitch hemmer, 457 Singer Zig Zag, Union Special cover stitch machine, Rimoldi Serger lace runner machine. Good Prices.

Call 678-943-6404 Ask for Linda

$10/per sq ft. 1,000, 2000 or 3,000 sq ft.

McEver Rd. frontage.

Lake access both sides, adjacent elementary school & athletic fields.

Chevron Strip Center, Call for appointment 678-910-5615

FREE- PING PONG TABLE & DRESSER. you pick up.

770-366-5443 HOSPITAL BED - Electric Hill -Rom Century. All electric. Great Cond.

Inner spring mattress included. $500. 770534-4853 Lot of Sewing Material Cotton & some wool blends. .50cents per yrd. or All At Good Price!

770-983-0764 N.HALL MOVING SALE New or Slightly Used.

Flat Screens $200-400, Nealane Rugs $300-600, Fox fur $300, front load W/D $800, beds $150250, table, new Xmas trees, Bose, drumset & keyboard. 770-9103298 .

PIERCE’S PINE STRAW - Open Daily 8am-4pm.

Weather permitting .

We will Not Be Undersold.

Quality For Quality!

1507 Martin Luther King Blvd., Gainesville, GA Across from The Tire Barn. Grade #2- $2.90 per bale. Deliver $3.50 per bale. We also have Grade #1 for $3.25 per bale picked up.

678-617-0403 770-536-4005 QUANTUM 6000Z full power WHEELCHAIR, reclines & elevates, programmable joystick, 2 style foot rest, exc. cond., $8,250. 706-6934520

Pets & Supplies

6 males and 2 females. 1 solid white male. Badger face. Parents on site.

Shots and wormed. Call or text 404-713-2257 German Short haired Pointer- 4yr old male. $2500; 5yr old female. $800; 6 puppies. Solid black & solid liver $450 each. French Bull Dog Female, white. $2800.

2 male puppies. blackbrindle & fawn-tan $2800 ea. 706-348-3180 MORKI POO Puppies fluffy, tiny, beautiful, 2 males, no shed, $250; Also FREE KITTENS 706892-6153 Rescued, abandoned, starved. Orang/white Kitty. A Lover. Needs Home. 678-350-5535 TOY POODLES- CKC Males. Various colors, shots/wormed. $350.

706-865-1640 We found a parakeet in the Industrial Park area in GAinesville GA next to the airport. If this is your bird, please contact me via my email; rcgragg1966@gmail. com Please be prepared to describe this bird.

Would like to return to rightful owner

Mobile Homes For Rent

Business Property For Rent RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE

Condominiums For Rent

2BR/1.5BA, Lula. $110/ wk A+ $300 dep. No pets. 706-654-0958 2BR/1BA, $135/wk. We pay $110 on utilities.

770-289-9142 Gainesville, S/N Hall 1-3BR $85 & up per wk No app fee 1 week free 770-534-7596 LRG. 3/2 dbl wide, 1 ac, Lula, fireplc, rent/lease purchase 770-365-9610

Roommates Wanted MEN- Be$t, Pvt home, Fur Br, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwd 770-530-1110 Roommate Wanted Furnished in-law ste. $500. 1/2 utils, on lake.

No pets. 770-530-0009

Homes & Real Estate Acreage For Sale MOBILE HOME LOT, 1.7 acres, hard to find, level, pvt., paved road, water, centrally located off Hwy 129, 3219 Lakeland Lane. Asking $15,000. 770-853-5416 770-536-9128

2/2 w/Garage, Quiet, 1 story, Sardis. Lawn care. 770-313-1333

House For Sale-Hall County

3BR/3BA- All appls incld W/D, Swim, G’Ville College area. $975/mo 770-639-1201

Vaulted ceilings.

Oversized bedrooms.

Walk in closets. Dual vanities in master bath.

City of Gainesville Schools. Located near Free Chapel. 3 miles from UNG Oakwood campus. 3.5 miles from I-985. All offers considered. (770)3149728

Gainesville- Candler St. 3BR/2BA. $995. 770287-1770

Duplexes For Rent 1BR- $425; 2BR $595; In City. Very Nice! 678617-5073

Lake Home For Sale

Oakwood - 2BR/1BA Includes all utils. $740mo. 770-540-7571

Houses For RentUnfurnished 4BR/1.5BA- C/H/A. $825/mo + dep 678-316-6721 4BR/2.5BA Chestatee Schools dist. Avail 7/15. $1295. 770-621-9000 Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com EAST HALL AREA, house for rent, 4/3.

For info 404-516-1007 404-925-2367 No Rent Until August 1st Expires 6/30/14 3BR/2BA Homes From$699/month Call Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com EHO WAC

Lake Home For Rent Gainesville 3BR/2BALake access w/shared dock. 2335 Whipporwill Ln. $1250. 770-532-7545

Ranch in gated Lake Lanier swim/ tennis community in north Hall! Multitiered deck,screened porch,community dock includes access to water w/o the lakefront costs.SALE OR LEASE PURCHASE! 678-617-8633 LAKE HOUSE, w/ boat dock, near Gainesville, $249K. 770-815-0021

Recreation Boats & Marine

2000 Crestliner 16’ Fish Hawk w/ 2008 60 HP Mercury, Galvanized Karavan trailer. New Trolling motor, new battery. This boat has been stored inside garage from day one. All in very good condition, must see !

404-384-3642 FOURWINDS 2006, 28FT Vista Cruiser, loaded & exc. cond., Volvo 320 HP/Generator 5KW, approx 260 hrs, $49,000.

770-503-0003

JET SKIIS 1998 Sea Doo and 1989 Yamaha.

Both run. New batterys, double trailer. $2,000. 770-503-6653 JOHN BOAT-14’ w/ Trailer. 15hp Johnson motor. Runs great.

Trolling motor, plus everything that goes with it. $2100/firm. 678936-1938 TRACKER TOPPER 14X36. All weld, decked with 2007 15hp Mercury, 65lb thrust Minn Kota foot controlled trolling motor & trailer. $3400.

706-499-6898

RV’s/Travel Trailers

2000 Volvo V40 191K Asking $2300 Minor interior cosmetic work needed Tires good.

Runs great Always been serviced by licensed Volvo specialist Call 404/358-7824 ACURA 2008 TL, 4 dr sedan w/ nav. system, backup camera, snrf, CD player, lthr seats, heated front seats, PS, new Sears-Life battery, tires w/ only 20K miles, 5spd, auto trans., V6 engine, VERY GOOD COND., carbon bronze color, less than 84K miles, $17,500.

404-392-1583

(1) Undivided RV MEMBERSHIP, Unicoi Springs Camp Resort, Helen, GA. 2014 dues paid. $3000 OR nego.

770-540-4336

KIA 2009 Spectra.

93k, Runs Great! Good Cond. Great for college student. $4500. 954593-0476

2005 Georgetown

by Forest River RV Motorhome, sleeps 6, one slide, 678-491-1680

MERCEDES 2001 E320, 4DR sedan, clean, nice, 87K miles, records, $6,500. 770-617-9037

Absolute must see! All the extras! Exc. Cond!

31 ft, 2008 Denali Travel Trailer, $12,000.

Also available: Unicoi Springs Campground Membership Deed, $1,500. For details call 770-531-4341

VW 2006 Beetle Convertible, Love driving this car! Great fuel mileage. Too many teens in this household to keep. $7000 OBO Must sell. No dealers please. 678-617-3707 678-316-6708

BOUNDER 1997- 36’ Motor Home. Large side by side refrig, lots of storage, sleeps 4, serviced regular, large floor to floor windows.

Very Good Cond. See For Yourself. $18,000. 770530-0049

Motorcycles HARLEY DAVIDSON 2002 Road King, low miles, too many accessories to list, $7,500. 678-925-0178

FLEETWOOD 2007 Tioga. 30’, 450 Ford, sleeps 8, separate shower w/sky light, gen, day/nite shades, hitch, awning. Ready To Go! $28,000. 770-297-0115

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2006 Dyna Wide Glide, new tires, 2 seats, many extras, $7,900.

678-787-2539

PROWLER 1988 Camper, good cond., asking $2,500 obo. Ideal for deer hunter. 770532-4253

HONDA 2005 Shadow Spirit VT 1100. New battery, gar kept. $4895 352-428-9114

Wheels Autos For Sale 2001 Nissan Altima GXE in good condition.

Silver, 193500 miles, rebuild, 4dr, leather seats, AC, sunroof, power everything. Runs well, minor exterior paint. Must sell. $2500.

678-708-5937 2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6, 81,000 miles, excellently kept and cared for. No accidents or repairs, clean title, original owner. Lots of upgrades: cold air intake, HID headlights, 18” aftermarket rims with good tread left on the tires, window tint, and aftermarket audio installed including headunit, speakers, tweeters, amp and 12” enclosed subwoofer.

Asking $7,500, willing to negotiate reasonably.

If interested, call or text 470-362-9997 or email prginn11@gmail.com CHEVY 2006 Cobalt.

4cyl, auto, air, tilt, cruise. $3600. 770-519-3123; 770-534-8671 FORD 2010 Shelby GT500, red w/ black interior, 25K miles, $15,000 in performance options. Asking $39,500.

678-787-2539

Import Cars

HONDA 2006 Accord SE. Burgundy w/gray int.

Good cond. 4cyl, 2.4L , 187k . $7500. 706-2445179

Sport Utility Vehicles FORD 2008 Escape Hybrid, Hwy. mileage 32-34,pg. Leather , full Fully equip, 54k New battery and tires. $15,000. Neil 770-9652161

Trucks 1987 Chevy Custom Deluxe Step-Side Pickup V-8 $1,900 Good work truck or restoration project David 770-540-6193

FORD 1988-F-250. 7.3 diesel, 5spd, Ext Cab. VGC.. Trade possible. $4500/obo. 770-9670751

Vans CHRYSLER 2005 Town & Country. Limited.

Wheel Chair accessible

by Amsvans. All power, leather int. Less than 80k miles. New tires. $17,000. No trades.

Flowery Branch, GA 30542. 770-500-9318 DODGE 2005 Grand Caravan SE. 65,150 mi, 3.3L, 6cyl , Factory built handicap Van. Braun sys, remote entry. folding whl chair ramp, 10in. lowered floor, removable frnt seats, $17,000. Neil, 770-9652161 FORD 1999 Ext Cab Van E350, 40,000 original miles, 1 time owner, $7,200. 706-949-4688