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Commission OKs road project funding

By LEANNE AKIN

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Jackson County will be spending $1.1 million in special purpose sales tax collections for road paving with Monday’s county commission approval of its consent agenda.

SPLOST 5 funds will be utilized to finance resurfacing of Old Pendergrass Road, Brockton Loop Road, Huntin Hills Drive, River Ridge Drive, East Fork Drive, Garner Road and Wages Bridge Road. A total of $889,200 will be spent to resurface 6.84 miles of pavement.

Another $40,800 will toward patching and overlay on a section of Honeysuckle Drive and Rambers Inn Road.

Buffington Drive will get triple surface

treatment at a cost of $72,000.

Also on the consent agenda, the commission approved the Fiscal Year 2016 county capacity agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections for 150 state inmates to be housed at the Jackson County Correctional Institute.

The board also agreed to amend the county’s shared leave policy to allow employees on the county sponsored short-term disability to be eligible to participate.

Two special tax districts were created to allow for collection of funds to be used to bring noncompliant subdivisions into compliance with erosion and sediment control, adddress roadway failures and necessary sidewalk installation and/or repairs, roadway ownership and nuisance issues. The policy, ap-

proved in 2010, allows a tax assessment to cover infrastructure failures.

At the request of Dan Mason, planning and development manager of Walton Development and Management, Heritage Point Subdivision will get a special tax district so that two lots will be assessed a one-year tax of $66,952 to finance the needed improvements.

In a letter to senior planner Toni Smith, Mason said, “Walton does not want to assess the tax to the existing homeowners within Heritage Point.” Ninety-nine of the subdivision’s 109 lots still to be developed belong to Walton. Heritage Point is a 143-lot development at Highways 124 and 332.

Whispering Falls subdivision’s 52 lots will be assessed a one-year tax of $405.24 each to accrue the funds required to addressed ero-

sion and sediment control issues, sidewalk repair, road ownership and nuisance issues such as removal of grass and weeds from curbing. The request was made by John Perkins on behalf of the property owners.

The commission also approved the resolutions for allocation of bonds issued by the City of Jefferson Public Building Authority related to refinancing of remaining 2007A revenue bonds. Jefferson’s Parks Creek Reservoir project, for which the refunding is under way, will provide benefits for the city as well as the Jackson County Water & Sewerage Authority.

A road name inside Cardinal Lake subdivision is being changed from Virginia Avenue to China Berry Avenue to avoid confusion with another Virginia Avenue in Jefferson.

Budgets for Braselton on agenda for Friday

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Heart of Hoschton beating again Reopening of historic depot damaged by arson fire is celebrated

By FARAH BOHANNON

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The Hoschton Depot is officially open for business after Saturday’s ribbon-cutting celebration. Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly and city council members Scott Butler, Jim Cleveland, Jim Higginbottom and David Poteet hosted the event and cut the ribbon to present the newlyrenovated and restored depot after a meaningful awards ceremony. It was a beautiful, warm day and the turnout was wonderful—a perfect day to show off the heart of Hoschton.

The depot’s new, extended deck was put to good use as the stage for speeches and ribbon cutting, as well as for the featured band, The Rocking Birds.

After brief introductions of the city’s elected officials and special guests as well as a prayer, Kenerly moved right along into the dedication of the new flags.

Tina Jones and Martha Brown with Independence Bank came to the city after seeing that the flags at the depot were damaged in the fire. The flag poles were damaged as well. Kenerly said this is just one example of the community’s willingness to help once the restoration process began. There were citizens and community groups who monetarily donated and even volunteered their skills and resources when it came to restoration.

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Top: The ribbon was cut June 13 to celebrate the grand reopening of the Hoschton Depot; Above: Mayor Theresa Kenerly was presented an engraved plaque by Steve Macon of Parker Young Construction.

Clerk, waterwater manager departing

By FARAH BOHANNON

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HOSCHTON –Two city hall employees recently turned in resignation notices, and Mayor Theresa Kenerly said that efforts to hire new employees are already under way.

Jim Sawyer, the city’s wastewater manager, and administrator/clerk Jacqueline Crouse have both decided to pursue new opportunities elsewhere.

Sawyer was loved and respected by Hoschton’s staff as well as by the residents due to his hard work ethic, friendly personality

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and his efforts to ensure the city was saving the most money possible. He could be found around town with a smile on his face, and was always willing to help.

Karen Butler, Hoschton’s utility clerk, said she will miss Sawyer as a fellow coworker, and jokes that she is trying to persuade him to stay.

“Jim was a great employee who is going to be missed,” said Butler. “I keep thinking of ways to make him stay with us, but I understand that he is ready to move on.

I appreciate everything he has done for our city, and I know that the residents can

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The Town of Braselton’s budgets for the General Revenue Fund and Water/Wastewater Revenue Funds for the fiscal year ending 2016 will be considered during an 8 a.m. Friday council meeting. The budgets were the subject of a June 12 budget hearing.

The budget proposals which Town Manager Jennifer Dees has put together with the assistance of other staffers is divided into departments—elections, mayor and council, general administration, municipal court, police, roads, parks, library, planning and development and economic development for the general revenue fund, and debt payments, administration, wastewater, water and stormwater for the water/wastewater budget.

The full budgets show the expenditures for each, the estimated general fund revenue and the amount proposed to put into reserve after the debt service is paid. The budget proposal includes $108,000 more to be put into reserve than what is required by financial policies.

For the general fund, the estimated revenue, there are not any surprises compared to past years to date. As adopted Fiscal Year Ending (FYE) 2015, the total general expenditure for available general revenue for all departments is $3,039,964. Through June 2,

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Jennifer Kidd, Hoschton’s event planner, agrees with Butler’s comments, and said Sawyer was a great asset to the city.

“Jim was a hard worker and knew his job very well. He will be missed very much by the City of Hoschton,” said Kidd. “Everyone loved him and he was well respected by those in the community.”

Hoschton councilman Scott Butler said he will miss Sawyer, and appreciated all of his efforts in finding solutions for the waste-

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CID taxes owed; liens obtained

By LEANNEAKIN

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The board of directors of the Braselton Community Improvement District (CID) is hopeful that liens places on properties which owe 2014 taxes will guarantee the $21,390.82 due to it will be received.

The board was updated at its Monday meeting that the liens had been filed by Town of Braselton attorneys after the CID authorized the liens during a May session.

As of Monday, none of the overdue taxes had been paid.

The Braselton CID, a public-private partnership created to provide improvements within a defined area for the purpose of promoting commercial businesses, providing amenities and facilities to area residents and business owners and creating economic development, will need the outstanding revenues if it is to continue to invest in the district.

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Jefferson Council to consider annexation request on June 22

By LEANNE AKIN

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The Jefferson City Council held a June 8 public hearing on an annexation and zoning request by the owner of a 3-acre tract on Rambler Inn Road. A decision on the request is expected at the council’s meeting on June 22.

Robert Healy originally asked to annex the parcel into the city limits and subdivide it into three 1-acre parcels. After the planning commission meeting of May ?, Healy had indicated he would be agreeable to the planning board’s recommendation that the acreage only be divided into two 1.5-acre parcels.

The planning board also has two other conditions for its recommendation related to the zoning request. A 145-foot minimum lot width and a 60-foot building setback were also conditions. The board did not make a recommendation on the requested annexation.

Healy said he was seeking to only add one additional house on Ramblers Inn and he could not understand the neighbor resistance he is experiencing. He said he was ready to start construction on one home of approximately 3,000 square feet if and when approval is received and his brother anticipates building six months later. Healy said he could move a farm into the property since, as an unincorporated Jackson County parcel, it is zoned agriculture but that is not his desire.

Tammy Bell Harrison spoke in opposition to the annexation and zoning in behalf of her parents who desire the parcel

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maintain the same one home on the 3-acre property requirement which was in place when Healy bought the property. She noted Healy attempted to obtain a rezoning before the Jackson County Board of Commissioners so he could subdivide the parcel into three but that request was denied by commissioners.

Harrison said only four tracts of the 52 parcels on Ramblers Inn Road are smaller than 3 acres. “We ask that the land not be subdivided,” said Harrison, who questioned what advantage there would be for the city to annex the parcel and create an island.

Harrison said Healy may have had better insight into her parents’ objection to the subdividing if he had talked with her father who was born on the property. She said the family desires to have the same type of rural living experiences for her son and nephew as she and her sister enjoyed while growing up.

Healy asked how many homes will likely be built on the 47 acres of the Bell estate which are currently listed for sale.

He stated he was a good guy and a good neighbor and wondered why Bell would erect a 10-foot privacy fence after he had a conversation with Harrison’s father about his plans.

Hearing procedures did not afford Harrison with an opportunity to respond.

In other business, the council was updated on the status of the audit.

Finance Director Amie Pirkle reported the completed audit was expected in hand by week’s end.

Braselton DDA will partner with Jackson County Arts Council

By FARAH BOHANNON

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The Braselton Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has agreed to partner with Jackson County’s Got Talent, which will take place at the end of January.

The Jackson County Arts Council is hosting Got Talent in lieu of Dancing with the Stars, to allow more performances than just dancing.

The DDA members said that this partnership will be a win-win situation, so members are in the process of finding a talented performer to support. They shared a handful of ideas, and will make a decision before the July 6 tryout date.

DDA chairwoman Cindy Phillips mentioned there is no cost to take part in the

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“Jim will be missed,” said Butler. “Jim was committed to finding solutions to our wastewater treatment plant that would solve problems at their cause level. This insured Hoschton would achieve long-term results in a cost-effective manner. Jim was always – seven days a week – looking for ways to improve the plant, and other areas

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Continued from 1A The LifePath and enhanced lighting along the concrete pathways connecting residential developments to commercial and health care venues and recreational facilities have been the focus of the board of directors.

Scott Snedecor serves as chairman of the board which also includes Jennifer Dees, Peggy Slappey, Terry Evans, Phil Christian, Denzel Wasson and Mary Neuman.

The LifePath was celebrated June 1, 2013, with a special event and board member Peggy Slappey suggested Monday that

arts council-hosted event, and it is just plain fun. It is also a great way to promote the DDA and what it does for the Town of Braselton. This will be the first time the DDA has participated in the arts council’s family-friendly event which has been a success for the past two years.

The Braselton DDA also decided to not take part in the Braselton parade on July 4. Since the parade is in the evening, the timing was inconvenient due to family obligations and planned vacations. DDA members Cherie Huff and Jennifer Kidd said they would be in town and plan to attend the parade. Everyone agreed to do something special for the Christmas parade which will take place on Nov. 21.

The annual Lighting of the Tree will be Nov. 14.

not under his job. That is a commitment and work ethic that is rare to find.

“I wish Jim the best and know that his next employer will have a great asset,” said Butler.

Sawyer’s last day is June 30.

Crouse has already cleared out her office. Her last day in the office was June 5, and she did not negotiate a notice.

Mayor Kenerly said that efforts in finding a replacement clerk have already started and temporary assistance has been arranged.

another special event would be an opportunity to further showcase the LifePath and its connectivity.

Also at Monday’s meeting, the board approved a proposal to levy an ad valorem taxation rate of 5 mills. The board also set its millage rate for CID properties located in Hall County.

The assessed value of property within the CID area of Hall County totals $2,146,872 which would generate an estimated $10,734.

The Braselton CID also levies a 5-mill tax on properties in Barrow and Gwinnett counties.

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which would put additional lighting along the LifePath. Discussion was tabled until additional information is available on funding potential.

Funding for the LifePath extension into Gwinnett County will be available from Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds, however, the project will not move forward until the Georgia Department of Transportation releases the former Highway 347 road to becomd a local road.

the total general expenditures is $2,194,406, and as proposed FYE 2016 is $3,243,062.

Reserve after debt service as adopted FYE 2015 is $513,387, through June 2 stands at $2,214,146.

Proposed for FYE 2016 is $515,448. Reserve before debt service as adopted FYE 2015 is $1,040,387 and as proposed for FYE 2016 is $1,337,448. As of June 1, reserves were at $2,703.066.

Reserve required by financial policy as adopted FYE 2015 is $375,741 with $407,670 proposed for FYE 2016. Through June 2, town policy called for $329,791 for reserves.

Total revenue projected for FYE 2016 for the General Fund is $4,580,510.

Dees says the town is looking to refinance the Urban Redevelopment Agency (URA bonds), but not until Jan. 2, 2016, because water/ sewer bonds forcing them to be pushed to the next calendar year. A certain amount can only be qualified in a year so delaying that bond refinance in favor of the water/sewer bonds proved to be the best financial option for the town. Proposed for FYE 2016 will be URA bonds of $3,758,510.

The Braselton URA has been the assisting funding agency for the police station and library built in 2006 as well as the downtown improvements. The latest project, the Braselton Brothers Store complex which earned an Excellence in Rehabilitation award from The Georgia Trust, received a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant for the town with a condition that the town loan the money to the URA to complete the improvements. The URA will use rent payments from the tenants in the building to pay back the loan into a revolving loan fund that will then be available for other properties in the downtown district to borrow to use for job creation. All funds the URA has provided have been matched with other revenues or grant monies.

The 2016 expenditure for mayor and council is projected at $239,213, reflecting an increase in compensation. Starting in January, the mayor and council members will receive pay increases --$23,000 total as proposed for 2016. There is also an addition for hiring consultants as part-time help --$50,000, up from $25,000. In a past strategic planning meeting, the council agreed that Dees would benefit from some help but, to save money, the town is opting to use parttime consultants instead of paying a full-time employee.

These consultants would help with large projects.

As for election expenses, the total expenditure has slightly increased to $7,000 for FYE 2016. This November, council seats District 1 and 3, currently held by Richard Mayberry and Tony Funari, respectively, will be on the election ballot.

There are no significant changes for the general administration funds with only $5,000 increase proposed from $245,000 to $250,000.

Municipal court expenses are projected to rise from $125,065 to $129,845. The town’s judge requested a pay increase, and Dees requested that he receive an additional $100 per court day, which would be $500 per day or $2,400 per year.

A $46,000 increase is proposed for the police department which would take

the current year budget of $1,350,000 to $1,396,182 for FYE 2016. Dees said the salary of an additional officer is included in this portion of the budget, and that new officer will come onboard June 18.

A decrease in roads spending is proposed — going from $227,979 to $196,729. During this fiscal year, the town did not use state Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) to pave. A large amount of paving will happen this fiscal year with money from the Gwinnett Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST).

Parks received a very small increase from $7,284 to $7,934 and the Braselton Library is also salted to receive a small increase from $180,000 to $181,660.

As for planning and development, there are some additional hours for part-time consultants, which totals to $2,000 for more inspections to take place. The increase was from $403,213 to $436,360.

The economic development section of the general fund has increased from $294,550 to $398,140. The largest thing the council requested in a past planning meeting was a Buy Local campaign, which should be unveiled in the fall. There is also an increase for consultants, public relations, special events and quarterly meetings. There is also an increase in marketing materials to effectively promote the downtown businesses and an increase for the Braselton Downtown Development Authority and that appointed board’s efforts to better serve the town. Amy Pinnell serves as downtown director working with the DDA. Total water/wastewater revenue as adopted FYE 2015 is $6,394,000 through June 2 and the budget proposal for FYE 2016 is $6,448,950. Total water/ wastewater expenditures are projected for $5,803,822 compared to the current adopted budget of $5,467,929, with spending through June 2 of $4,359,238. Reserve for 2016 is proposed at $685,129 and reserve required by financial policies of $678,320.

There is a proposed increase in the water and sewer fund -- from $6,394,000 to $6,488,950. Revenue after debt payments for 2016 is proposed at $4,316,132 from $4,369,000. The water/wastewater administration portion is proposed to increase from $704,861 to $730,404, with a decrease in the wastewater department from $1,375,296 to $1,345,775. The water department will undergo an increase from $1,326,773 to $1,465,825. Lastly, the stormwater portion will see

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Budget breakdown: URA The Urban Redevelopment Agency (URA) revenues include a $174,360 amount, which comes from rental income of businesses in the Braselton Brothers Store complex. The expenses even out at $174,360, which include revolving loan fund payment, maintenance and repairs, building upgrades, electric, gas, water and sewer and Town Green.

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Budget breakdown: DDA The Downtown Development Authority’s revenues and expenditures even out at $65,680. Revenues include transfers from general fund, rental income, donations, interest, directional signs and fundraisers. Expenditures include payment for contract employee, computers, small equipment, phone, electric, legal services, building repairs, legal ads, pest control, custodial, alarm monitoring, postage, consultants, loan payment, property and liability insurance, dues and fees, educational training, office supplies, miscellaneous supplies, fundraiser expenses, marketing and rental property.

The DDA owns the former school building which currently houses Countryside Antiques.

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Lanier Tech confers 1,510 awards to grads

‘Smart bunch of graduates attains 3.5 GPA’

Jackson EMC Foundation awards $53,000 to agencies serving area residents The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total $73,600 in grants to organizations during their May meeting, including $53,100 to organizations serving area residents.

■■ $15,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta’s Lawrenceville Unit for its Homework Help/Afterschool Program, which uses staff and volunteers to provide club members with homework help, specialized tutoring and high-yield learning activities. $15,000 to Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring, Inc., to help fund the Coordinator’s position for a program which recruits and trains adult mentors to work with students kindergarten through 12th grade in all three school systems within Jackson County, helping to ensure those young people become healthy, educated and employable.

■■ $5,500 to Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS), a nonprofit agency serving children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their families, to help provide Camp Hollywood in Lawrenceville, a unique summer day camp where Northeast Georgia children with developmental disabilities can build social skills, self-respect, character and community living skills.

■■ $5,000 to the Quinlan Visual Arts Center in Gainesville to enable about 40 disadvantaged, but exceptional students with exemplary artistic skills entering first through eighth grades at Title I schools in Banks, Hall, Jackson, Gwinnett and Lumpkin counties attend one-week Art Camp sessions. $5,000 to the Side by Side Brain Injury Club, a Gwinnett nonprofit organization that helps individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury to regain employment and living skills, to provide a

OBITUARY James Edward Lyle

Died June 13, 2015 James Edwin Lyle, 66, of Winder, died Saturday, June 13, 2015.

Born in Clarke County, he was a son of the late Henry Edward and Myrtle Clark Lyle. He was a member of Winder Apostolic Church Of The Lord Jesus Christ. He retired from Reliance Electric as a machinist after 22 years of service.

Survivors include his wife Wife, Betty Jean Colvard Lyle; daughters and sonsin-law, Wendy and Jimmy Chambers of Jefferson and Renee’ and Carey Cooper of Hoschton; grandchildren, Hunter Cooper, Mitchel Chambers, Jarrett Cooper and Mason Chambers; and brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Ann Lyle of Winder.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Tommy Baker officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

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month of rehabilitation program fees for six brain injured adults from Gwinnett and Hall counties.

■■ $4,000 to Nuçi’s Space in Athens, a nonprofit organization working to prevent suicide, to enable young people from low income families participate in Camp Amped, a summer day camp for northeast Georgia youth ages 11-18 focusing on positive mental health and music education.

■■ $3,600 to Barrow Ministry Village, a community ministry established through a partnership of local churches which provides foster care support, counseling services and food to those in the county who are in need, to fund a monthly mobile distribution of about 10,000 pounds of food to about 220 people.

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dation is funded by Operation Round Up, which rounds up the monthly electric bills of participating cooperative members to the next dollar amount. This “spare change” has funded 982 grants to organizations and 311 grants to individuals, putting more than $9.8 million back into local communities since the program began in 2005.

Any individual or charitable organization in the 10 counties served by Jackson EMC which include Clarke, Banks, Barrow, Franklin, Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison and Oglethorpe may apply for a Foundation grant by completing an application, available online at www. jacksonemc.com/foundation-guidelines or at local Jackson EMC offices. Applicants do not need to be a member of Jackson EMC.

caped through the Berlin Wall in the early 1960s to reach freedom. When his father finally landed in North Carolina after working his way on a merchant marine ship, he found work as a welder. Rolf Tetzlaff spoke no English, only a word or two, one of which was “weld.” That word launched the senior Tetzlaff on his journey as a free tradesman in the United States. The senior Tetzlaff’s advice to his son, Christian, was powerful and summarizes the workforce development mission of Lanier Technical College, “If you have a skill, you will never be hungry.” Christian Tetzlaff chose to teach technical education to honor the legacy that his father made possible for Christian. The TCSG Instructor of the Year told the 2015 graduates, “You have that legacy, too.”

Lanier Technical College’s 2015 graduating class had 352 male graduates and 669 female graduates. The top five programs from which the students graduated showed the diversity of the workforce skills and college education offerings available at Lanier Tech. Practical Nursing had the most graduates, Cosmetology was second, Welding and Joining Technology was third, with Early Childhood Care and Education and Industrial Systems Technology being fourth and fifth respectively.

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Jackson EMC District Manager Joe Hicks and Jackson EMC Foundation board member Joel Harbin present a $15,000 Foundation grant check to Lindsay’s Legacy Executive Director Lisa Stephens and Board Chairman Joe Godfrey to help recruit and train adult mentors for students at all three school systems in Jackson County.

OAKWOOD – Lanier Tech graduates 1,021 in the College’s 2015 commencement, the 49th in thecollege’s history at Free Chapel in Gainesville.

The youngest of LTC’s 2015 graduating class is 16, and the oldest graduate is 68.

Lanier Technical College conferred 1,510 awards as some of the 2015 graduates earned more than one degree, certificate or diploma.

Dr. Ray Perren, president of Lanier Technical College, told the graduates, “You’re a smart bunch of graduates. Your class has an average GPA of 3.5.”

Graduates came from every one of the seven counties served by the college.

Banks County had 11 graduates; Barrow had 115; Dawson had 94; Forsyth had146; Hall, the largest group of graduates had 257; Jackson 102; and Lumpkin County had 33 new graduates. Another 263 graduates came from outside the college’s traditional service.

Keynote speaker Christian Tetzlaff, the Technical College System of Georgia Instructor of the Year and lead instructor of LTC’s Motorsports Vehicle Technology (MVT) program, and a professional racecar driver, explained why he chose to teach in technical education. Tetzlaff’s powerful story to the graduates centered on how Tetzlaff’s father, penniless and with only the clothes that he had on, es-

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OBITUARIES Cheryl Darlene Anderson

Died June 11, 2015 Cheryl Darlene Anderson, 66, of Winder, Thursday, June 11, 2015.

Survivors include her sons, Jeff Whidby of Florida Anderson and David Whidby of Illinois; daughters, Becky Odom and Pamela Anderson, both of Florida; and sister, Dawn Darley Wheeler of California.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Amanda Cleo Darley, who lived in Soperton.

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Pamela Berryman Baker

Died June 9, 2015 Pamela Berryman Baker, 65, of Nicholson, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

Born in Elberton to Magolene Barrett Hardy and the late Joe Allen Berryman.

She was a member of New Hope Worship Center and a housewife.

In addition to her mother, Mrs. Baker is survived by her husband, Henry Baker of Nicholson; children, Mark Corey Baker of Commerce, Michael Shane Baker of Gainesville, Pamela Dawn Baker Allbright of Flowery Branch and Rhonda and Jose (Willie) Moreno of Nicholson; brothers, Donny Booth of Danielsville and Michael Booth of Athens; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 12, 2015, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Ivester officiating. Interment followed in Howington Cemetery.

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Dorothy Mildred Barnett

Died June 12, 2015 Dorothy Mildred Barnett, 85, of Commerce, died Friday, June 12, 2015, at Hill Haven Nursing Home.

Born in Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Vade and Maudie Means Watkins. She was a retired teacher from the Commerce City School System. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Barnett.

Survivors include her daughter, Robbie Lewis (Terry) of Commerce; sister, Ellen Parker (James) of Commerce; brother, Charles Watkins (Brenda) of Commerce; grandsons, Brandon Lewis and Christopher Lewis; and four greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 14, 2015, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Chaplain Steve Cotton officiating. Interment followed in Jackson Memorial Gardens.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, June 18, 2015

Mildred Anita Bennett

Died June 4, 2015 Mildred Anita Bennett, 97, of Winder, died Thursday, June 4, 2015.

She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Joseph and Elizabeth Ann Bousquet Dickson; husband, Lewis Edward Bennett; a daughter, Frances Mary Caamano; brothers, Roswell Arnold Dickson and Louis Joseph Dickson Jr.; and sisters, Margaret Telfer, Genevieve Spurling and Marie A. O’Connell.

Survivors include six grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, June 18, 2015

James Donald Boyd

Died June 10, 2015 James Donald Boyd, 49, of Hoschton, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

He loved his family. He was a sports fan, mainly enjoying golf and University of Georgia football. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elaine Boyd.

Survivors include his wife, Sabrina Boyd; father, Franklin Boyd and wife Beverly of Braselton; daughters, Breanne Boyd Coe and husband Jordan, Bailey Boyd and Brit-

tani Boyd, all of Hoschton; sister, Lisa Chandler and husband Greg of Maysville; granddaughter, Miley Coe; and a host of other relatives.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 12, 2015, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Gilmer officiating.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, June 18, 2015

Charles W. Brooks

Died June 11, 2015 Charles W. Brooks, 72 of Jefferson, died Thursday, June 11, 2015.

Born in Mt. Carmel, Ala., he was a son of the late Kermit R. and Margaret Thompson Brooks. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson where he served as a Deacon and held the position of Deacon Emeritus. He was also a past president of the Jefferson Rotary Club, a member of the Scottish Rite, Shriners and the Masons. He was a graduate of Tennessee Tech where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management and enjoyed a 34-year career in textile management. During six years of post-retirement, he was employed with McDonald Ace Hardware in Commerce, and enjoyed being a master woodworker while at home with family. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kermit Brooks Jr. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Gwen Turner Brooks; sons, Tim Brooks and his wife Cindy of Jefferson and Stephen Brooks of Franklin, Tenn.; brothers, John Brooks of Manchester, Tenn., and Jerry Brooks of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandsons, Chase Brooks, Skyler Lacey, Brayden Lacey, Lowry Brooks and Griffin Brooks; and granddaughters; Haley Brooks and Camille Lacey.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Michael Helms officiating. The family will receive friends after the service in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Children’s Health Care of Atlanta, at www.giving.choa. org/sslpage.aspx?pid=298 or to the First Baptist Church Organ Fund, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, June 18, 2015

Ronnie Carver

Died June 9, 2015 Ronnie Carver, 64, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015.

He loved to fish and watch NASCAR. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Gracie Carver, and daughter, Patricia Flack.

Survivors include his sons, J.C. Carver and wife Elaine of Commerce, James Cook and wife Stephanie of Winder and Billy Carver of Lawrenceville; daughters, Rhonda Marcus and husband Terrill of Flowery Branch and Maryann Cook of Blairsville; sisters, Nettie Canup and husband Ronald of Hoschton, Faye Grey and husband Jack of Lawrenceville and Florine Christopher of Jefferson; 15 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 13, 2015, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www. cancer.org or mail to P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, June 18, 2015

W.F. Clark

Died June 10, 2015 W.F. Clark, 94, of Braselton, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

Born in Barrow County, he was a son of the late Ernest H. and Ada Ollis Clark.

He was a Clark member of Hoschton Baptist Church and was the retired owner and operator of Clark’s Used Cars, a local business in operation for more than 50 years. He was one of only a few people whose hobby was his living. Second only to his family, his love of automo-

biles and animals, especially German Shepherds, were of the most importance. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Violet Gregory Clark; and sisters, Eunice Rouse and Euna Brock.

Survivors include his daughters, Susan Duck and husband Phil of Braselton and Connie Clark of Atlanta; sister; Ruby Nell Cronic of Braselton; and grandsons, Shannon Duck and Jared Wills.

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 14, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Thrasher officiating. Burial followed in the Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Jackson County, P.O. Box 567 Jefferson, GA 30549, or to the Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 115, Gainesville, GA 30501.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, June 18, 2015

Teresa Knight Cleghorn

Died June 13, 2015 Teresa Knight Cleghorn, 59, of Buford, died Saturday, June 13, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis Knight and Gail McDaniel; brother, John Otis Knight; and fatherin-law and mother-in-law, Jasper and Viola Mae Holman Cleghorn.

Survivors include her husband of 19 years, Randy Cleghorn.; children, Steven Charles and Amy Jones of Blue Ridge, Tonya Marlene and Jason Blocker, ofBethlehem, Shelby and Michael Elrod of Winder and Spencer and Kortney Cleghorn of Bethlehem; grandchildren, Jonathon Jones, Deven Jones, Hannah Noles, Tony Coggins, Blaine Elrod and Bella Elrod; aunt and uncle, Debra and Paul Lee of Loganville; and several cousins.

Born Nov. 20, 1955, in Michigan, she received her education at Henderson School in Duluth. She was employed with Avery Dennison Label Company as a purchase clerk.

Her request was that there be no memorial service.

Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford The Paper, June 18, 2015

Brandon Creswell

Died June 8, 2015 Robert Brandon Creswell, 35, of Commerce, died Monday, June 8, 2015.

He was the son of Robert (Anna) Creswell Jr., of Fort Pierce, Fla., and Karen (Walter) Cochrane of Commerce.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his daughter, Helen Patricia Creswell of Tampa, Fla.; brother, Cody Walter Cochrane of Commerce; grandparents, JW and Nancy Adams of Cleveland and Maxie and Thelma Altman of Chickamauga; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial services were held Monday, June 15, 2015, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at Boydston Cemetery in Chattanooga, Tenn., at a later date.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, June 18, 2015

Clarence Thomas Denton

Died June 12, 2015 Clarence Thomas Denton, 55, of Homer, died Friday, June 12, 2015.

He was the son of the late Clarence and Estelle Haynes Denton and the owner of Denton Imports.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Kay Denton; daughter Ashley (Will) Ramsey of Commerce; sisters, June Denton (Paul) Williamson of Commerce and Laverne Denton (Larry) Barrett of Jefferson; soon-to-arrive grandson Ollis Beaurgeard Ramsey; nieces and nephews, Joey (Lynn) Barrett, Matthew (Casey) Barrett, Christopher (Brittany) Williamson, Damaso and Andre Palencia and Brandy Rogers, Chad (Brandy) Hanson, Will Couch and Erika Couch and Heather (Jamie) Patrick; sisters-in-law, Susan (Damaso) Palencia and Wanda Ayers (Ray) Smith; and brothers-in-law, William (Kelly) Couch and Danny (Tina) Couch.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, June 18, 2015

Clark Jerome Franks

Died June 11, 2015 Clark Jerome Franks, 80, of Gainesville, died Thursday, June 11, 2015, at his residence following an extended

illness.

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 14, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment following in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Danny Newbern officiated.

Born Oct. 30, 1934 in Hazard, Ky., he was a son of the late Hobart Lee Franks and Sally Combs Franks. He retired as a civilian for the U.S. Army at Fort McPherson and was a member of Lanier Hills Church.

Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Rebecca Manous Franks; son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Leslie Franks of Dawsonville; daughter and son-in-law, Jenny and Mike Childers of Gainesville; granddaughters and husband, Ashley and Brandon Tarrant of Louisville, Ky., and Michaela Dunagan of Gainesville; stepgrandson, Alex Childers of Winder; and sisters, Joyce Strunk of Hazard, Ky., Nancy Rowell of Fayetteville and Emily Stewart of Smyrna.

Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, 1101 Northchase Parkway SE, Suite 1, Marietta, GA 30067 or Diabetes Foundation, 100 Edgewood Ave. NE, Suite 1004, Atlanta, GA 30303.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, June 18, 2015

David Leonard Frazier

Died June 12, 2015 David Leonard Frazier, 86, of Lula, died Friday, June 12, 2015.

S u r vivors include his sons, Ricky Frazier, Richard Frazier and Ronald Frazier, all of Lula; Frazier brothers, Johnny Norris and Sherry Taylor of Alto, Tommy Frazier and wife Louise of Gainesville, Jerry Frazier and Jeanett Norris of Alto; sister, Mary Fowler of Lawrenceville; niece, Cheryl Frazier; nephews, Michael and Mickey Frazier, Mickey Norris, Lonnie Norris, Johnny Norris, Wayne Rex and Jerry Frazier Sr.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Nell Frazier and brother Junior Frazier.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 16, 2015, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ken Anderson officiating.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, June 18, 2015

Humberto Garcia

Died June 12, 2015 Humberto Garcia, 63, of Lawrenceville, died Friday, June 12, 2015, at his residence with family.

A funeral mass was held Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at St. Mark Catholic Church in Clarksville with Father Jose Luis Hernandez officiating.

Born May 2, 1952, in Long Island, N.Y., he was a son of the late Humberto and Renee Garcia. He was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church and a center consultant for FedEx. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Garcia; son, Humberto Garcia of the Dominican Republic; daughter, Laura Garcia of Lawrenceville; grandson, Lucas Garcia; and sister, Silvia Garcia Wiese of Ohio.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, June 18, 2015

Mark Alan Herndon

Died June 5, 2015 On June 5, 2015, Mark Alan Herndon, 54, of Gainesville, died Friday, June 5, 2015, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center from complications from a very rare Primary Peritoneal Epithelial Mesothelioma.

Survivors include his wife and best friend of 32 years, Kelly King Herndon; children, Winston Mason Herndon of Gainesville and Adam and Melissa Herndon of Braselton and Kelly Claire Herndon and her boyfriend, Jacob Vandervelde of Jackson, Miss.; a much anticipated first grandchild, Ellery Kay Herndon, due in August 2015; parents, Al and Winifred Herndon of Grayson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sherry and Jimmy Patton of Grayson and Lisa and Sam Crowe of Snellville; father-inlaw, Albert King of Clermont; brother-in-law and sister-

in-law, Mike and Sheenagh King of Clermont; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and nieces and nephews that were like his own children.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Winston and Ida Belle Mason and Archie Dean and Rubye Herndon; and mother-inlaw, Barbara Temple King of Gainesville.

He was known in the family as the baby whisperer because of his beautiful singing voice and calm nature capable of rocking any baby to sleep. Mark grew up in Snellville First United Methodist Church, and attended and sang in the choir at Gainesville First United Methodist Church. He was a proud graduate of South Gwinnett High School, where he was a standout athlete in basketball and track, an exemplary math student, and selected a Cometa Star by his peers and teachers. He was a member of the Chi Psi Fraternity at the University of Georgia, where he earned a degree in management, later becoming an IT systems engineer.

Mark was known as a dedicated and ever loyal fan of the Georgia Bulldogs.

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Snellville United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the Snellville Historic Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made in memory of Mark Alan Herndon to Gainesville First United Methodist Church, 2780 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506, or Snellville United Methodist Church, 2428 Main Street E, Snellville, GA 30078.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Snellville Chapel The Paper, June 18, 2015

Bud Muse

Died June 8, 2015 Quientin “Bud” Muse, 20, of Hoschton, died Monday, June 8, 2015.

H e l o v e d music especially the guitar, reading, f a m ily and friends.

Survivors inMuse clude his father, Gene Beck; mother, Christine Muse; brothers, Phillip Muse of California, James Beck of Dahlonega, Dewayne Beck of Blairsville and Dante Muse of Augusta; sisters, Amber Stancil and husband Devin of Jefferson and Amanda Beck of Blairsville; grandmother, Sandra Muse Williams; aunts, Sharon Beck and Sue Riner; cousin, Michelle Muse; and a host of other relatives.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 16, 2015, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Scott Lance officiating. Interment followed in the Revival Church Cemetery in Hoschton.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, June 18, 2015

Juan Pineda

Died June 12, 2015 Juan Pineda, 58, of Buford, died Friday, June 12, 2015, at Northside Hospital – Forsyth.

The funeral mass was held Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. Father Eric Hill officiated.

Born Feb. 8, 1957, in Acapulco, Mexico, he was a son of Eulogia Antunez Pineda and the late Cirilo Pineda. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and owner of Car Detail.

Survivors include his wife, Rosa Pineda of Buford; sons and daughters-in-law, Luis and Mirna Pineda of Sugar Hill and Juan Frenando and Silvia Cerseda Pineda of Flowery Branch; daugh-

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ter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Carlos Ortiz of Buford; daughter, Giovana Pineda of Buford; and seven grandchildren.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, June 18, 2015

Joann Drake Seymore

Died June 10, 2015 Joann Drake Seymour, 77, of Commerce, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart.

Born in Ila, she was a daughter of the late Judson and Reba Beck Drake. She was a member of Sunshine Methodist Church and retired from Milliken Company. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Seymour.

Survivors include her children, Deborah Hooper McGinnis of Summerville, David Hooper of Toccoa and Larry Hooper of Lavonia; stepchildren, Marilyn McKie of Maysville, Barbara Seymour-Piedilato of Iva, S.C., Sandra Sheridan of Maysville, Mitch Seymour of Ila and Sharon Seymour Ward of Commerce; eight grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren; and 22 stepgreat-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Saturday, June 13, 2015, in Jackson Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Adam Tripp officiating.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, June 18, 2015

Patricia Gail White Shedd

Died June 10, 2015 Patricia Gail White Shedd, 62, of Winder, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

Lawson Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

The Paper, June 18, 2015

Ronald Steven Shoemaker

Died June 6, 2015 Ronald Steven Shoemaker, 53, of Winder, died Saturday, June 6, 2015.

He was of the Christian faith and was a retired carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Joshua and Shirley Brooks Shoemaker; and his wife, Dorothy Hyde Shoemaker.

Survivors include his son, Bill Pastor; daughters, Susan Williams, Colleen Cimino and Cathleen Siefert; brothers, Charles Shoemaker, David Shoemaker and Sam Shoemaker; sisters, Debbie Peek, Brenda Shoemaker and Tina Young; 12 grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

A memorial service was held Saturday, June 13, 2015, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Al Garvin officiating.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, June 18, 2015

Evelyn Paulette Stinchcomb

Died June 6, 20152 Evelyn Paulette Stinchcomb, 65, of Hull, died Saturday, June 6, 2015.

A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Paul and Mamie Davis Bullock. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Sosby; and sons, John Simchcomb and Paul Stinchcomb.

Services were held Wednesday June 10, 2015, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Tim Hansford and Jack Bowen officiating.

Burial followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include her children, Gary Bales, Marie Stinchcomb, Zachary Sosby and Thomas Sosby; brother; Lonnie Paul Bullock Jr.; sister; Carolyn Vanderwater; four grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.

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Seeing the beauty in Old Glory

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don’t know how to explain it, but something happens when I see our American flag being presented in a ceremony.

A lump forms in my throat and my spine gets about as straight as it can.

That flag is a reminder of the many men in my family who have served our nation at wartime. I had uncles who served in World War II and a brother-in-law who was called to war in Iraq.

I have two flags associated with my dad. One draped his casket. The other was flown over the U.S. Capitol in his memory. I have triangular wooden boxes holding each of them.

Sometimes, I like to open them and feel the overlapping stitches of each star or the seams that separate the red and white stripes.

All sorts of legends exist about the design of our flag, and the role of seamstress Betsy Ross. I don’t know the exact truth, but I know 238 years ago, it officially became the emblem of our country.

It was by the grace of God my daddy didn’t come home from Germany in a flag-draped coffin.

He loved this country and passed that love to his boys. We were coming of age at the end of the Vietnam War and didn’t choose the route of military service, but I have great respect for those who served under and fought for the flag.

I have seen that banner fly in some of the most beautiful places in this country. I have seen her waving over some of Washington’s most incredible sites. I was awestruck the first time I saw the Iwo Jima memorial where the Marines of the statue replicate the erection of our flag in one of the most memorable moments of World War II. I have seen her at halfstaff in our beautiful national cemeteries on

Harris Blackwood the day of burials. Flying at the lowered level is a somber reminder we are conducting the final rites for one who served our nation with honor.

The folding of a flag with reverence is one of the most beautiful things I’ve witnessed. There is a meaning behind each of the 13 folds, and it so touching. When the flag is presented to an aging widow, who years before welcomed her husband back from war, it is a thing of beauty. When it is presented to a surviving spouse who recently sent a loved one off to war and is now seated at their burial, it is a moment of sadness and pain.

We get angry when people desecrate or burn our flag. But is that any worse than those who ignore her waving and the playing of our National Anthem at a sporting event?

You can’t force anybody to be patriotic. Some folks because of their religious beliefs will not salute our flag. While I don’t agree, I support their right to do so.

Still others are just ignorant about respect for the flag. That’s why they have to announce a reminder to remove your hats at car races.

But, oh, there is something beautiful about an old soldier who somehow finds the energy to stand on wobbly legs and lift a handful of bent fingers to salute the flag for which they once risked their life.

That’s one of those times you’ll find that lump in your throat.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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The First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

He was a father to be remembered It happens all the time.

Tink will meet someone new around where we live and, invariably, that person will mention my daddy.

“You should have knowed Ralph Satterfield,” one man said during an encounter at the funeral home. “Finest man I ever did know.”

“You should have heard him preach,” the plumber said as he labored over the lines broken during a winter’s freeze. “He could get hold of the hand of God like nobody else I ever seen.” His eyes moistened.

“Now, I’m tellin’ ya it was something to behold. He was a great man of the Lord.”

“I’ll never forget when I was in the hospital for a month, fighting against a miscarriage,” said a cousin who stopped by the table during lunch at the soda fountain. “Ralph came to see me and before he left, he took my hand and said, ‘There you go, kid.’ He closed my hand around some money.”

It was $35, a lot more money 50 years ago than it is today. Probably all he had.

“He had a way about him like no one I’ve ever known,” said our pastor from the pulpit once. “I admired him so much because I have never seen a preacher who had such a powerful, captivating

Ronda Rich way in how he delivered his sermons. He had a remarkable way of holding an audience in the palm of his hand.”

“One time I took my car to him to get it fixed,” recalled a farmer, now old and gray. “I said, ‘Now, Ralph, I ain’t got no money to pay ya right now.’ He drew himself up and looked at me with a stern eye and said in that no-nonsense voice he used sometimes, ‘Now, you don’t worry about that, do you hear me? I ain’t a bit worried about gittin’ my money. You just pay me when you can and if you can’t ever pay, that’ll be fine, too.’ He fixed it and it took me about a year but I got him paid a little at a time.”

“I got saved under his preachin’ one time during summer revival. He baptized me, too, in Town Creek near the Stancil farm.” This came from someone Tink met in the hardware store.

One day, Tink came in from the barbershop after hearing a new Ralph Sat-

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Said a preacher about Ralph Satterfield, father of Ronda Rich terfield story.

“I just love hearing stories about your daddy.

What a great man he must have been. Whenever anyone from around here finds out that I’m married to you, they want to tell me about your daddy.”

From the myriad stories that have risen up from strangers or new friends and presented themselves to Tink about my daddy, his admiration has grown to the point that he always says to them and then to me, “I wish I had known him. He did so much good with his life and helped so many people.”

My husband has opened my eyes to something I took for granted — I was raised and schooled about life by a man of legendary portions; a man, though humble and one who ran a garage business through the week in order to feed his family, farmed in the early mornings and Saturdays, then preached for the Lord on Sunday, who

will never have a monument built to his honor.

His name, though remembered by many now, is not famous and will, most likely, be forgotten after two or three generations of us die out.

But those touched by his 78 years on earth have not forgotten. They remember well the finest example of a simple common man with an uncommon touch for helping his neighbors.

He served his country, his God and his community.

I’m ashamed that I had overlooked much of it in the years he’s been gone.

I’m thankful to Tink who showed me Daddy from a new set of admiring eyes.

Mostly, though, I’m thankful for such a good fatherly example.

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

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

Sheriff Mangum: Education is the best protection against crime To The Businesses and Professional Community of Jackson County and Concerned Citizens:

P.O. Box 430 Hoschton, GA 30548

I have never seen a preacher who had such a powerful, captivating way in how he delivered his sermons. He had a remarkable way of holding an audience in the palm of his hand.

The devastating effect of substance abuse reaches all ages, ethnic, and social groups. Experience tells us this problem cannot be solved by law enforcement action alone, but takes the active support and resources of the entire community.

The law is a deterrent, but education is our best protection.

With that being said, a representative of L.A.W. Publications will be visiting local businesses, working jointly with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, in our ongoing Drug Awareness, Crime Prevention, Domestic Violence, Children’s Safety and Emergency Preparedness educational programs. We have been involved with these issues since I took office and I must continually look for resources to assist our office in assisting us with providing these services

This project will spotlight drug awareness, bullying... and information on cyber-crime, identity theft, scams, fraud... to our youth and community.

You can assist the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and your community, by allowing the L.A.W. Publications’ representative a few moments to explain this program and provide you with a better understanding of how it will assist our office and benefit your community. Although you are under no obligation to give to this project, I believe this will be a great tool for educating parents and our youth.

I would like to express my sincere

thanks and appreciation for the continued support for the projects to include the calendar production for the last two years. This project will be replacing the calendars, and will be more of an educational tool for our citizens. The publications will be an excellent resource for our schools, homeowners and civic groups as they will include information on drug awareness, bullying, life choices and information on cyber-crime, identity theft, scams and fraud and steps to protecting your home and property.

If you are a student, teacher, parent or member of an organization and would like more information or need assistance in any way, please give us a call. Only through a combined effort, can we expect to successfully protect our most precious resources, our children, for the future of our community.

Sincerely, Janis G. Mangum, Sheriff

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Continued from 1A Hoschton event planner Jennifer Kidd said that although the fire was devastating, it has brought everyone closer together — staff, elected officials and residents.

“On behalf of Independence Bank, we are pleased and proud to present to the City of Hoschton a brand new United States flag and a brand new State of Georgia flag,” said Jones.

Kenerly said the city greatly appreciates their kindness and the gift of two new beautiful flags that will fly proudly at the Hoschton Depot. Councilman Cleveland then led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Kenerly then gave a huge thank you to public safety workers and those in the military.

Special plaques were awarded to the following groups—West Jackson Fire Department (Ben Stephens, Capt. Josh LeBlanc, Jim Quinn, Steve Turner and the rest of the staff), Jackson Trail Fire Department (David Coholich and Karen Coholich), Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Fred Bettis and Steve Macon and Rodney Dodd with ParkerYoung Construction. Kenerly and the council members wanted to honor these people who were either first responders the morning of the fire, helped rebuild the depot and someone who dedicated his time and resources to donate something that is a replica of something that burned.

“Chief Ben Stephens has always been by my side helping the City of Hoschton,” said Kenerly. “He goes beyond anything you could believe, he always has good ideas, he is upbeat, he helps with the Hoschton Fall Festival, and much more. Ben and his staff mean the world to Hoschton, and we thank you for everything you have done for us. We would also not be where we are today if it was not for the Jackson County

Farah Bohannon The Paper

Mayor Theresa Kenerly thanked West Jackson Fire Department, represented by Chief Ben Stephens, for quick response to the March arson fire which damaged the depot.

Below: David and Karen Coholich of the Jackson Trail Fire Department accepted an appreciation plaque for the department’s role in stopping the arson fire.

Sheriff’s Department. They take care of Hoschton and they watch out for us. When it came to the fire being arson, an investigator was sent out right away. They are still working the case, and I believe that one day justice will be served.” Lt. Chris Poe accepted the plaque on behalf of Sheriff Janis Mangum.

Fred Bettis, co-owner of Braselton Antique Mall, was also unable to attend, but Kenerly presented him with a plaque as well due to his efforts in helping the depot. A beautiful lantern was burned in the fire. It hung from the ceiling, behind the bars where “tickets” would have been purchased in the past. Kenerly said it was an original piece that came from the Jefferson Depot.

Luckily there were photos of this lantern, and Bettis set to work to find something similar. He did find one, and tinkered with it until it reached the look he was happy with.

Bettis donated it to the depot, and Kenerly said she is so thankful for this gift. It will be hung in the same place as the old one, but sat in the kitchen during Saturday’s celebration.

Kenerly and the council members said they wanted to ensure that the newlyrestored depot would look as close to the old one as possible, and gestures like that of Bettis’ make it easy for them.

According to Kenerly and council members, ParkerYoung Construction was such a blessing to work with, as well as Jeff, the insurance adjuster. Steve Macon and Rodney Dodd poured their hearts and souls into this project, and became much more than just a construction company; they formed a friendship with the city that is priceless. Parker Young Construction saw the vision of keeping the depot looking “historic,” but ensuring that it is a fully functional venue

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Tina Jones and Martha Brown from Independence Bank presented a new American and Georgia flag to be displayed at the restored Hoschton Depot. See more scenes from the June 13 reopening celerbbration at ClickThePaper.com at the same time. Nothing was an inconvenience to them, and they worked diligently to stay on the same page as Hoschton’s elected officials. The result exceeded everyone’s expectations, said Kenerly.

“Steve Macon and Rodney Dodd were two gentlemen who did this job,” said Kenerly. “They did an amazing job and were just delightful to work with. They understood our need to keep our depot as historic as possible, but restoring it into a functional event venue.”

Macon then took the stage

struction and beautiful, extended deck, while making plans to host a wedding or birthday party there in the future.

Other happenings from the event included hot dogs and barbeque, children’s activities, dancing, singing and more. It was the picture-perfect celebration for the city of Hoschton and its treasured depot.

For more information about the City of Hoschton and rental details for the depot, contact city hall by calling 706-654-3034 or visiting www.cityofhoschton.com

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“On behalf of the Georgia Municipal Association, Gallagher Bassett Services, GIRMA (Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency) and Parker Young Construction, we would like to present Mayor Kenerly a plaque, so she can officially dedicate this building back to the residents of Hoschton,” said Macon.

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LEARNING THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE GAME

Charles Phelps The Paper

Kids took part in the Classic Soccer Academy Camp last week at Hoschton Park. Campers learned the fundamentals of the game, including shooting, dribbling and passing.

Kids learn the game of soccer at the Classic Soccer Academy Camp at Hoschton Park

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

Charles Phelps The Paper

Kids play at the Classic Soccer Academy Camp last week at Hoschton Park.

HOSCHTON – Soccer fever is in the air. Last year it was the men’s FIFA World Cup. This year, it is the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015.

However, there’s also the Classic Soccer Academy.

No, it may not have the same name appeal, or be as well recognized, but the people participating are having just as much fun and learning a lot more than the players in the World Cup. Last week, 61 kids ranging in age from 4 to 13 participated in the Classic Soccer

Academy Camp at Hoschton Park. It was the biggest turnout for the Hoschton Park location, said camp director Rob Mangino. Sessions lasted from an hour to three hours, he said, depending upon the age group.

Mangino played college soccer at Alfred University in New York and SUNY Fredonia. He was the first Dacula High School boys’ soccer head coach. He coached there for 11 seasons.

The developmental camp used fun games to teach technical skills such as dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting and defending. Games such as 1v1, 2v1, 2v2 and 4v4

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were implemented to help improve skills and develop tactical awareness.

“The kids (were) great,” said Mangino. “They (were) well behaved, working hard.

They (were) just a fun bunch.

We enjoy doing our camps out here. It (has) been nice.”

They had 12 goalkeepers participate in the camp, which is the biggest turnout for goalkeepers, Mangino added. Those taking their shot in goal learned the technical aspects of goalkeeping. They learned how to stop shots with proper body mechanics, body shape and balance, plus an aggressive and positive mentality. They

also learned how to catch high and low kicks, defend crosses, proper punting and angle play.

Collins Hill boys’ head coach Michael Burrell and North Gwinnett boys’ head coach Mike Wentzler taught the goalkeeper academy.

“It’s stressful in many ways,” said Mangino about the goalkeeper position, “just because if the ball goes in you always blame yourself, even though there’s 10 other players out there.

“But, when the kids are

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Orioles select Flowery Branch High’s Hughes in second round of MLB Draft

BY BILL MURPHY

From The Paper regional staff

Charles Phelps The Paper

The Mill Creek Lady Hawks picked up wins last Thursday over Brookwood (7-2) and Collins Hill (3-2) in summer-scrimmage action. The Lady Hawks also defeated Harris County (14-0, 5-2) in earlier summer action.

Jonathan Hughes’ dream is now a reality: he’s going to be a professional baseball player.

After being selected by the Baltimore Orioles with the 68th overall pick in the second round of the MLB draft last Monday, Hughes will forego his scholarship opportunity to pitch at Georgia Tech.

The 6-foot-2, 184-pound Hughes said the decision to sign was simple. He signed the paperwork last week, before he reported on Monday to play rookie-league ball with Sarasota (Fla.) in the Gulf Coast League.

“When I saw my name come across the screen on TV, I just said ‘Wow,’” said Hughes, who recorded 69 strikeouts and only walked four during his senior season with Flowery Branch High.

Hughes didn’t have an elaborate draft-day party.

It was just a time for family, including his parents Danny and Deanna, to watch nervously to see when Jonathan’s name would be called.

Hughes was taken much

earlier than projected by most pre-draft rankings. He was slotted No. 188 on MLB. com’s 2015 Prospect Watch.

Despite the complete uncertainty of the draft, Jonathan and Danny had a good feeling that it was going to be the Baltimore Orioles who took him, after a pre-draft workout at Camden Yards on June 1 in Baltimore. It was there where he threw approximately 20-25 pitches, according to his father, in front of many in the organization’s brass. According to his father, six players were invited to Baltimore for inperson workouts. His son, a right-hander, was the only pitcher.

Once it was over, Danny sent an emotional text message to his wife saying how he felt at the moment.

“I said ‘proud doesn’t even come close to saying how I feel right now,’” Danny said of his message.

Hughes had the freedom to throw during the tryout as long as he needed. He said taking to the pristine mound of Camden Yards was like

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Summer camps & clinics at Jackson Co.

Chateau Elan hosts Father’s Day tourneys

Reunion CC offering junior golf camp

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

Chateau Elan hosts a Father’s Day best ball tournament this Sunday. The cost is $129 plus tax. The tournament will be played on the Woodlands Course with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Chateau Elan will also host the sixth annual Dad & Junior Scramble Golf Tournament on the Par-3 course this Sunday. The cost is $59 plus tax per team. The tournament starts at 9 a.m.

Junior golfers must be 14 years old or younger to compete.

For more information about the tournaments, visit: www. chateauelan.com and click the golf tab, or call 678-425-6050.

Reunion Country Club is offering two junior golf summer camps for boys and girls, ages 6-15. Registration is $175 for members/ residents of Reunion; $200 non-residents/non-members. The camp dates are July 13-16 and July 27-30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Instruction includes full swing, short game, putting and chipping. After camp care will also be provided from 1-3 p.m. for an additional $100 per camper. For more information, visit: www.reuniongolfclub.com, or call 770-967-8300.

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Jackson County boys’ soccer action at Oconee Veterans Park

Charles Phelps The Paper

Kids take part in the Classic Soccer Academy summer camp.

Charles Phelps The Paper

The Jackson County boys’ soccer team competed in a 7-on-7 soccer tournament last Saturday at Oconee Veterans Park.

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young, we want them playing all positions. We want all the kids to cycle through goalkeeper, unless they are just totally terrified, but we like to get them all in. Usually by the age of 12-13, even sooner sometimes, kids start to make that decision, ‘I want to be a goalkeeper,’” Mangino continued. “That’s when the training can really help them, because they are going to learn so much.”

Mangino said the camp had a mix of players who are experienced with the sport and have participated in the camp over the years.

They also had some players who didn’t have a lot of experience. He added it makes all the coaches “feel great” when they see campers improve throughout the week.

“Sometimes a kid will come in on Monday and then by Thursday, you’re like, ‘OK, look at that. They are doing this move, they are hitting that move,’” said Mangino. “Then, more im-

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“being handed a piece of gold.”

Once Jonathan was done throwing, his father said many of the team executives came over to compliment him on his son’s character.

That gave them both a good feeling about their interest, even though no promises were made on the day of the tryout, just eight days prior to being picked.

Hughes said he also did pre-draft workouts with the Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins and Houston Astros.

Once the draft started last Monday, the Hughes family awaited anxiously, not knowing when Jonathan would be picked or which team would take him. Often, players are drafted by a team whom they didn’t even have a thorough tryout. In 2014, White County grad Spencer Adams was picked in the second round by the Chicago White Sox, even though he didn’t have contact with the organization before the draft.

Hughes got a call in the second round between the 50th and 52nd pick, from Baltimore Orioles area scout Arthur McConnehead, wanting to know if he would be ready to sign if the team drafted him at No. 68. Jonathan told the scout yes. Hughes said he received another call around the No. 63 pick from Baltimore, saying it had officially sent in his name as their pick at No. 68.

Then it happened. Hughes was picked, like Baltimore promised, with the 68th pick. Flowery Branch High baseball coach Scott Myers was in the middle of a sum-

portantly, when it’s just that they love it. They come early and they have the ball and they are doing some of the skills you’re working on.”

For more information about the camp and academy, visit www.classicsocceracademy.com; call 706-693-0892; or e-mail classicsocceracademy@windstream.net.

Sometimes a kid will come in on Monday and then by Thursday, you’re like, ‘OK, look at that. They are doing this move, they are hitting that move.’

Rob Mangino Camp director of Classic Soccer Academy

mer-league doubleheader when he got the news his star pitcher was drafted very early.

“That’s a life-changing moment for Jonathan,” said Myers. “I hope he does great things at the next level.”

With such a high slot in the draft, Hughes will also receive a sizable contract.

According to Myers, the 68th player picked last season signed for $900,000. Hughes will not know the exact figures of his deal until the contract is in order.

Going at No. 68 in the MLB draft, Hughes is one of the highest pro picks to ever come out of Hall County. In 2014, Gainesville High grad Michael Gettys, now an outfielder in the minors, went in the second round to the San Diego Padres.

Hughes is the first player from Flowery Branch drafted since right-handed pitcher Brad Keller was taken in the eighth round two years ago by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Keller is now pitching for the Single-A Kane County Cougars in the Diamondbacks organization.

That’s a lifechanging moment for Jonathan. I hope he does great things at the next level.

Scott Myers Flowery Branch High School baseball coach

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Panthers teach basketball to youth

Charles Phelps The Paper

Kids take part in the Jackson County boys’ youth basketball camp.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

JEFFERSON – The NBA is about to close out its season, but youth basketball is just getting started in the Jackson County area.

Last week, the Jackson County boys’ high-school basketball team hosted a four-day youth camp for kids ranging from first grade to eighth grade. The camp included learning the basic fundamentals of the game, free-throw contests and the popular hot-shot competition. The Panthers helped man, run and teach at the different stations.

“Good turnout; Glad to have them (the campers) here,” said Jackson County head coach Chuck Butler.

As the camp progressed each day, Butler said he and the players were able to find things that were “real good” and “challenging” for the different age levels and were able to make the camp specific to the different areas.

“We just keep it, basically, to the fundamentals. It is always funny, they (the campers) will talk about, ‘Oh, yeah, I can do this. I can do this drill’ and all. Then, whenever we get out

there, we have to clean it up a little bit,” said Butler. “They’ve got a good head start, but then we get to fine tune.”

But, at the core, it is still about the fundamentals.

“I tell them, ‘Even the pros and all, that’s the difference.

They focus in on those fundamentals and they make sure they get everything exactly right and just not settling for things being done halfway right,’” said Butler. “That’s what we are trying to preach to them, get them to understand, have an appreciation for it.

“We have been fortunate to have had some guys in our program that have played at the next level and our coaches and all, a lot of times they get to the next level and they learn all of this stuff, but what’s funny is they just make sure that they do the basic skills exactly right. So, we are trying to get that mindset around how (much) hard work it takes to get there.”

Another thing the camp does, it makes it special for the players during the season when they see the campers come and watch them play.

“We just love getting a chance to work with them,” Butler said. “Get our guys in the gym and getting to know them (the campers), because we know it makes it special during the year.

“A lot of the guys saw it last year when these (kids) come out to the game and they get to give them a high-five. I told (the guys), ‘You have got to act right, because y’all are the rock stars out here this week.’ So, they’ve enjoyed it.”

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3B YearOne to host Braselton Bash June 20

The proceeds from YearOne’s Braselton Bash events will support various Hot Rodder’s Children’s Charity (HRCC) projects. See more information and to see the schedule for the remainder of the 2015 searson, visit hotrodderschildrenscharity.com. More scenes photographed by LeAnne Akin can be found at ClickThePaper.com

PACE CAR, PRODUCE and MORE

You never know who may coming riding in for the monthly Braselton Bash at YearOne. It could be The Bandit in a special Ban One Trans Am of Smokey and the Bandit movie fame or 3-year-old Brantley Trinite, who was sporting this tiny Corvette during the May Braselton Bash which was Public Safety Day. Also at last month’s event was West Jackson Fire Department, Gwinnett County Animal Control and more public safety departments. This Saturday’s Braselton Bash will be from 5-9 p.m. Car show entry is $5 and spectators are admitted for free.

Braselton Farmers Market shoppers will experience an extra treat Friday as classic cars

from YearOne will be featured.

YearOne, this week’s community partner, will

preview muscle cars in a mini car show promoting its own car show on Saturday, June 20. The preview is free and YearOne will give away prizes to visitors.

Last week’s community partner was

Road Atlanta, and Charles Phelps captured these scenes.

The farmers market is open each Friday from 4-7 p.m. on Harrison Street in the historic downtown.

Visit www.downtownbraselton.com

Policing summer reading fun at Braselton Library

By DEBBIE PURVIS

dpurvis@clickthepaper.com

Assistant Chief Lou Solis of the Braselton Police Department was accompanied by Sgt. Blake Russell and Officer Zack

Tiller to the Braselton Library on Friday, June 12, for the Summer Reading Program.

Solis read “Meet The Policeman” to a group of around 30-plus Summer Reading Program partici-

pants. During the reading of the story, Solis asked questions of the children including what duties policemen perform, what sound a siren makes and the color of the siren on police cars (blue) com-

pared to the red on a fire truck they are red. He also questions them about safety practices.

Solis also had the officers come forward to let the kids see their uniforms, vest, badges, belts, guns, etc. One little boy kept saying, “He’s wearing a gun, he’s wearing a gun,” and then, pointing at the gun, the little boy said, “He has bullets, too.”

The children’s enthusiasm was contagious.

After the book was shared, the kids were given a tour of a police vehicle parked outside.

They were able to climb inside the cruiser and push the siren buttons and ask questions of the

policemen while seated in the car.

After the tour, Sgt. Russell and Officer Tiller handed out backpacks containing a water bottle, pencil, whistle and key chain to each youngster.

The police officers also stayed and had their pictures taken with the children and the adults.

Debbie Purvis The Paper

Summer Reading Program fun at the Braselton Library found the Braselton Police Department connecting with youngsters. See more at ClickThePaper.com

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

Braselton hospital offering wellness classes

Friends book sale. Friends of the BraseltonWest Jackson Library will host its annual book sale beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, on the library porch on Brassie Lane in downtown Braselton. The annual sale features new and used books, movies, DVDs and much more for the enjoyment of readers and library patrons of all ages. “We’ll sell by the book, by the bag or by the box,” says Friends’ spokeswoman Gail Zeeb.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton is now offering health and wellness classes including programming aimed at children, teens, adults and seniors.

A teen safety program is being offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 7. This course will prepare teens and pre-teens to think about personal safety in a variety of situations. Discussion and interactive roleplay will cover safety when home alone, safety at concerts, handling peer pressure, drugs and alcohol and dealing with bully-

female dog more than 25 pounds, $65 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $55 for a male dog or a female cat and $35 for a male cat with a $5 discount for any surgery patient no older than 5 months (as determined by Leftover Pets veterinarian). All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. No fees are added for in heat or pregnant animals.

Financial assistance is available for any low income Barrow County resident. For more information on clinic services, visit www. leftoverpets.org. Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-978-5226.

Movies under the Stars in Braselton Park. Families will enjoy the heart-warming and humorous animated comedy, Paddington, as the next Movie under the Stars in Braselton on Saturday, June 20 in Braselton Park. The 95-minute film is rated PG and is produced by David Heyman of Harry Potter fame. Based on a novel by Michael Bond, Ben Wishaw is the familiar voice of Paddington. A young Peruvian bear, with a passion for all things British, travels on a cargo ship to London in search of a new home. Finding himself lost and along at Paddington Station, he realizes city life is not what he imagined. He meets the kind Brown family who reads the label around his neck, “Please look after this bear. Thank you.”

The family offers him a temporary haven. All is well under his good luck changes when he is spotted by a museum taxidermist. The movie begins at dusk and is free. Movie patrons are invited to bring chairs or blankets and concessions are available. Movies under the Braselton Stars are presented by the Braselton Visitors Bureau. For more information and opportunities, visit www.downtownbraselton.com .

Board of Education meetings and West Jackson Elementary School ribbon-cutting. The Jackson County Board of Education will meet for its June work session and board meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, at West Jackson Elementary School. The session will follow the board retreat which begins at 8 a.m. and wraps up with a called meeting at 3:30 p.m.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. for West Jackson Elementary’s new addition.

Cultivators’ Market at Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm. The next market at the heritage farm located at at 2355 Ethridge Road in Jefferson, will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. Vendor’s booth fees are $25 per month from May through October. Vendors can go to www.shieldsethridgefarminc.com for an application or contact Denise Temple at dftemple@gfb.org or call 706-367-8877.

Guest musical artists Denise Moore and Lee Bailey of “Phil and the Blanks” will be performing on June 20. Admission is free and vendors are returning selling produce, honey, cornmeal, pound cakes, jellies and so much more.

Jackson EMC annual Relay For Life benefit motorcycle ride. The annual Jackson EMC Relay For Life benefit motorcycle ride will be held Saturday, June 20. The route included a few laps around Gresham Motorsports Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Jackson EMC with departure at 10 a.m. Solos are $25 and $35 for two-ups. Sign sponsorship is $100 (gets 2 bikes in the ride). The law enforcementescorted ride will return to Jackson EMC for lunch, door prizes and a 50-50 drawing.

Preregister by emailing jwood@jacksonemc. com or call 706-367-6170 or call Tim Sweat at 706-367-6142.

Braselton Library happenings. On June 22 at 10:30 a.m., kids 7-12 can learn to draw super heroes in keeping with this summer’s Superheros theme. There will also be visits from Pete the Cat on July 24 and the West Jackson firefighters who will conduct a fun storytime on July 17 at 11:30 a.m. before hosting the popular water day at 11:30 a.m. on July 22 in Braselton Park. My Reptile Guys are at Hoschton Park on June 17 at 10:30 a.m., environmental hero Yvette Wise is at Braselton Park at 10:30 a.m. on June 24 and Miss Sue will instruct in pottery fun at the Police and Municipal Court Building on July 15. Interactive magician Tim Sonefelt will perform at the Children’s Place at New Liberty Church on June 26 at 11:30 a.m.

Cruise-in. American Street Rodders host cruise-ins on the first Saturday of each month from April through October on City Square in Hoschton, beginning at 5 p.m. The annual car show will be held in conjunction with the Hoschton Fall Festival which will be Sept. 25-27.

Freedom Festival in downtown Jefferson. Sons of Soldiers and Tommy Porter will be performing during Jefferson’s Freedom Festival on Saturday, June 27, beginning at 5 p.m. with fireworks wrapping up the occasion around 10. There will be food, children’s games and activities with inflatables and more.

Low cost, spay/neuter. Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries at the clinic located at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder.

June clinic days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Prices are $85 for a

ing. Participants will also receive coaching on how to be more aware and protective of personal safety when at parties and dating.

A monthly Wellness in the Kitchen is instructed by Chef Chris Garrand or Chef Fred Duggan with the July topic being Date Night South of the Border on July 14 at 6:30 p.m.

For a complete list of events in June, July and later, visit www.nghs.com/braselton-events/.

CHURCH NEWS Sharon Baptist Church VBSis hosting Vacation Bible School for ages 3 to sixth grade from 6-8:30 p.m. through June 19. This year’s theme is Journey Off the Map. Parents are welcome to come for their own journey.

You can register online at www. sharoncross.com Sharon Baptist Church is located at 1059 Dee Kennedy Road in Auburn. Call the church at 770-867-1107. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, in the sanctuary.

Sunday school is at 10 a.m. with children meeting in church classrooms and adults in the fellowship hall.

The church will host a connectional church meeting in the fellowship hall at 2 p.m. on July 12.

Vacation Bible School is from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

July 13-17.

Homecoming service will be at 11 a.m. on July 19 with the theme Rocking Chair Memories.

District Superintendent Richard Chewning will be the featured speaker. Lunch in the fellowship hall will follow the worship service.

sss First Baptist Church of Jefferson has begun a new sermon series “Becoming Real” inspired by the Velveteen Rabbit story.

The FBCJ Preschool is taking applications now for August 2015.

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

Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The Connect Run Club will continue to meet on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. during the summer.

Contact the church for more on any of these events. Michael Helms is the Senior Pastor.

The church is located at 246 Washington St., in Jefferson. Visit www. fbcjefferson.org. sss Northeast Church in Braselton will host Vacation Bible School from 6-8 p.m. June 22-26 with Journey Off The Map as the theme with missions, snacks, music, recreation and crafts. Isaiah 30:21 is the inspiration: Unknown to Us, Known to Him. Vacation Bible School is free for ages 3 through fifth grade.

Family Fun Night will

be Friday night. To register, visit www. mynortheastchurch.com The church is located at 2001 Cherry St., in Braselton. Call 706-6543205 or email admin@ mynortheastchurch.com sss Rather than just providing something for children, Arbor Pointe Church in Hoschton wants to provide something for the whole family this summer.

You’re invited to Vacation Family School on June 28, July 12 and July 26. Each night, families will enjoy a meal together and children will grow and learn through games, crafts and Biblical stories.

Meanwhile, parents will grow to understand more about building a Christ-centered family environment. Online registration is available at arborpointe.org/ signup.

The church holds weekly worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School and a youth class are offered before the service; children’s Sunday School and nursery are offered.

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Last week I had a woman, Christine, come into my office with a very specific, and very popular question for me.

Christine explained that she will be 70 next July and knows that she will soon need to take her first Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).

She asked me for some help; specifically, she wants to know how to calculate RMDs and when to take them.

Okay Christine, let’s give it a shot.

As the name suggests, a Required Minimum Distribution is a yearly distribution that must be taken from certain types of retirement accounts. The minimum amount required to be taken, generally, is based on both the December 31 account value from the year prior and the Uniform Life Expectancy Table, which can be found either on my website or on the IRS’s website. The RMD is calculated by dividing the year-end value by the

applicable life expectancy of the account owner. (If, however, an individual has a spouse who is 10 years younger than him or her, a different table is used.)

Generally, folks must begin taking their RMDs by April 1 of the year after they reach age 70 1/2. Every year thereafter, an RMD must be taken by year-end, December 31.

If Christine turns 70 in July 2015, she’ll turn age 70 1/2 in January 2016. So technically, Christine is not required to take her first RMD until April 1 of 2017. However, if Christine decides to wait until April 2017 to take her first RMD, she will need to take two RMDs in the same calendar year. This is because her second RMD would need to be taken by the end of 2017.

Therefore, Christine should estimate her projected taxable income for 2017 because by taking two RMDs in one year, she may be pushed into a higher tax bracket, thereby resulting in an unfavorable tax consequence. If that is the case, Christine may want

to take her first RMD in 2016 and her second by the end of 2017.

Another factor to consider with respect to RMDs is how to take them. An individual’s Required Minimum Distribution is calculated by using the year - end total of all of his or her IRAs, including SEP and SIMPLE IRAs. However, the entire distribution can be taken from any one or a combination of the IRA accounts. But beware, there are some potential traps to avoid. Spouses must calculate their own RMDs separately. Each spouse must take their RMD from their own IRA account(s). Also, should a person own an inherited IRA, as well as their own, then generally, RMDs must be taken from each. However, you can combine the RMDs from inherited accounts when they are each inherited from the same original IRA account owner.

Generally, distributions from employer plans, such as 401(k)s, also must be calculated on each plan and

withdrawn separately from each one. Employer plans cannot be aggregated—with one exception 401(b) accounts can be aggregated using the same rules for IRAs as noted above. Their combined RMDs can be taken from any one or a combination of multiple 403(b) accounts.

Under no circumstances can an RMD from one type of plan be satisfied with a distribution from a different type of plan. In other words, a 403(b) RMD cannot be taken from an IRA. Likewise, an IRA RMD cannot be taken from a 401(k), or any other type of plan other than an IRA. Generally, there are no Required Minimum Distributions for Roth IRAs. However, an inherited Roth IRA does have one. Such an RMD can be calculated by aggregating the year-end account value with other inherited Roth IRAs following the same inherited IRA rules as stated above.

A point of caution on your RMD; there is a 50 percent

penalty on any amount that should be taken and is not taken. Furthermore, if the RMD is taken out of the wrong type of account, it is treated as though it was not taken at all.

Look, I know this can be somewhat confusing. If you have questions calculating your RMDs or concerns about taking distributions from a retirement plan, I do suggest you seek guidance from someone who is an IRA specialist.

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

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

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ENTERTAINMENT

Mix up groupings to be inclusive of everyone

Dear Carolyn: My stepdaughter is in her 40s, never married, no kids. She would really like to be in a relationship. But, she says she doesn’t like being around family because everyone is paired off. We invited her to a family vacation, but now she’s talking about not going because she’s the only one who is single. Other than suggesting counseling (which she has done in the past), is there anything we can do to make her feel more included?

— Anonymous To suggest counseling at this point would only isolate her more, don’t you think? Inclusive would be to treat her simply as good company, complete unto herself.

To that end, you can — all of you couples — shake up the groupings so it isn’t couple-plus-stepdaughter

Carolyn Hax going to the store, coupleplus-stepdaughter going for a walk, etc. Instead, a husband from Couple A, wife from Couple B and stepdaughter go for a walk.

Companionship vs. companions.

And you can encourage her to bring a friend with her, because you all do.

And you can mix up your vacations. Make them girls’ weekends occasionally — the boys get their time, too, of course — and you’ll all be on the same footing for a few days.

Besides being a show of good faith to your stepdaughter, these efforts to

break out of coupley lockstep can strengthen other bonds within the family, not to mention serve as an important lesson to kids that solo isn’t a sentence; it’s just one of many ways to fly. nnn Dear Carolyn: My mother says she will not tell me who my father is and will take the secret to the grave with her. Is there ever any good reason for not telling someone who their father is?

— D. If she doesn’t know for sure herself.

If he committed crimes so heinous she fears they would change the way you see yourself.

If he was and is still married to her sister, cousin, best friend.

If revealing his name would reveal something

embarrassing about her or her past choices or the circumstances of your birth.

If she promised him she would take the secret of his identity to her grave.

If he’s a sperm donor and she thinks there’s something wrong with admitting that.

Of course there are others.

Are any of these good enough to justify secrecy?

That I can’t say, because that depends on you, your mom and the secret.

However, it sounds as if it might ease your anguish to try on the idea your mother has her reasons. And even if they aren’t good enough reasons in your eyes, they’re good enough in hers or she wouldn’t do this to you.

Even if you ultimately don’t accept that, then at least you’ll be able to say so directly to your mother as the calm result of care-

WORKING IT OUT

ful thought, with the goal of making peace with it somehow — versus lash out at her in hopes of forcing the answer out of her.

This doesn’t guarantee you the truth you’ve been aching for — not even close — but it is the path to understanding each other, which is how you and your mom can avoid losing each other as you both try to find what you need. nnn Dear Carolyn: Do you believe in “The Five Love Languages?” My husband and I definitely think about and approach things differently. I’ve had a few friends recommend this book, but besides being a bit overly proselytizing, it also seems simplistic.

“Do X and it’ll change your marriage (virtually overnight)!”

Forty-five years of habit, plus new habits formed in

12 years of being together, do not change overnight, no matter what. But can they really change, and is it really as simple as just speaking to them in the language “that makes them feel valued?”

— P. I don’t believe any one approach works for everyone, especially not “(virtually overnight)!”

I also don’t believe in blowing off a different approach without even trying it because you’ve already figured out every reason it shouldn’t work. Especially when all you’d be trying out is thinking before you speak out of respect for the person you married.

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

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July 4th Holiday Schedule JANRIC CLASSIC SUDOKU

SOLUTION

Jackson County Transfer Station hours of operation during the holidays are: Transfer Station: Friday, July 3rd 7:30 am to 12:00 pm Saturday, July 4th Closed

Compactor sites at New Kings Bridge/Jefferson River Road and Yarborough Crossing hours of operation During the holidays are: Compactor Sites: Friday, July 3rd 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm Saturday, July 4th Closed

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

Jackson County Government will be closed July 4 for holiday.

Administrative Offices closed July 3rd, Transfer Station & Compactor Sites closed July 4th

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Construction COMMERCIAL ROOFING Full Time, Plus Overtime. $12 to $18 per hr.

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General Sales Agents Greene Ford: Seeking motivated Sales Professionals. Contact: William or Bobby at 770532-5620 SALES, inside business to business phone sales positions immediately available in Cumming.

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Please call Cori, 770205-1000

Management Gold City Personal Care Home Seeking experienced PCH Manager.

Must have knowledge of GA PCH and CCSP Rules and Regulations.

Please fax resume to 478-974-0043 or apply in person at 222 Moores Dr, Dahlonega, GA.

Medical Mature, Responsible CNA needed for Live-in Positions to care for up to 5 seniors located in Flowery Branch-Hall Co. 678-315-3339 or email lolac@laboroflove adultcare.com MDS Coordinator Current RN or LPN license State of Georgia.

One (1) Year experience in Long Term Care.

Possess knowledge with MDS 3.0 guidelines.

Competitive salary and company offers Health Benefits. Please email resume to bethc@ reliablemgt.com or apply in person: 161 Friendship Rd., Cleveland, Georgia Equal Employment Opportunty Noela Healthcare Services is seeking an LPN to provide nursing care for a client in Dawsonville. Hours: 9A9P on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Also seeking an RN for supervisory home visit (8hrs a month). Send to info@noelainc.com or fax: 1-866-679-8786.

PRIVATE DUTY LPNCornelia area. 706-7768399; 706-983-0996 Rescare Home Care is looking to hire qualified individuals for Hall county& surrounding areas. Must have experience, reliable transportation and be able to pass a criminal background check.

Please go to: www. rescarehomecare.com to apply.

Misc. Help Wanted

CIRCULATION DEPT is seeking prospects for future route delivery in Northeast Georgia.

Must be 18 or older w/ valid driver’s license & insured vehicle. Must have reliable vehicle & backup substitute.

Areas Available: •Dawsonville •North Hall •Forsyth (Browns Bridge) •Chateau Elan For more information, please call our carrier hotline: 770-535-6347. or e-mail: dbeckwith@ gainesvilletimes.com At Home Or Office Pt/Ft $200/$600 Wkly Phone, Cust. Svc Exp. Pd Trng. Buford Office Dental Care Rx 770-271-1115

Avita Community Partners is expanding its outpatient Behavioral Health services throughout Northeast Georgia, and is currently accepting applications for the following positions: *Licensed and unlicensed Behavioral Health Counselors in Demorest, Gainesville, Cumming, Hartwell, and Dahlonega *Certified Substance Abuse Professionals * Bachelor’s level Paraprofessional staff We are also opening a Women’s Treatment and Recovery Support Residence in the Gainesville area and need part time technicians to staff this 24/7 program.

We are also recruiting for a Developmental Disabilities Professional, PT Developmental Disability Technicians (a.k.a.

Community Resource Coordinators),a Licensed Regional Behavioral Health Administrator and a Licensed Clinical Team Leader in Gainesville.

Additionally, we are recruiting for a Licensed Clinical Team Leader in Demorest for a new in-home, community support/crisis team.

Find these and other open positions on our website www. avitapartners.org/ career.php or for more information email jobs@ avitapartners.org. EOE. CLEANING CO. Seeking help. Exp a must.

770-535-4616 DRIVER POSITIONS Morgan Concrete in Buford, Jefferson, Athens. Start now. Paid orientation and training to be concrete delivery pro. Great starting pay/ benefits. Must have 2yrs exp using CDL. See morganconcrete.com careers tab or call Mel at 800-448-2830 Local family owned lawn care company is seeking a FT spray technician. In this service & sales position, you will enhance our customer’s lawns by keeping them green & weed free. Apply online: http://www.got-bugs. com/about-us/careers.

R&D Maintenance Services, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Laborer Position - Grass.

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 Dam Rd, Buford, GA 30518.

EEO Employer.

Seeking a Safety Professional that also has verifiable experience operating a commercial motor vehicle. Requires excellent written and verbal skills, computer literacy, and public speaking. Will work with managers, professionals, and CDL drivers to maintain a safe work environment, while meeting federal and state safety regulations.

Some college preferred, but not required. Competitive pay and excellent benefits package.

Submit resumes to jobsnortheastga@gmail. com. EOE M/F/H/V/D Unique Opportunity to learn Pet Grooming Trade. 30+ hours per week. Experience with dogs helpful but not necessary. Call for interview 770-536-0602 Workers needed for vaccination crew in Braselton, Ga. Must have transportation. 5AM ~ 2PM. Call before 7:30 pm @ Anita 706-654-8318 or email nitaduck@ me.com.

Office/Clerical Assistant Cleveland: Seeking a self-starter with excellent organization skills, very detail oriented with 5-10+ yrs exp required in typing, proofreading, grammar skills, proficient using Microsoft Office products, exp with Peachtree Accounting a plus, excellent phone and people skills a must, accounting support with A/P and A/R, non-smoker. Mail resume and salary requirements to: P.O. Box 2599, Cleveland, GA 30528

City of Lula Assistant City Clerk/ Administration The City of Lula, has a Level 2 position seeking qualified applicants for Assistant City Clerk, providing Clerical support for city operations, utility billing, data entry and customer service.

Qualified applicant shall have knowledge of data entry procedures and computer functions, techniques for establishing and maintaining files, general bookkeeping practice, knowledge of state and federal laws and reporting requirements as related to payroll and personnel functions are helpful; skill in operating a data entry terminal with speed and accuracy, above average organizational skills; skill in basic mathematical calculations; maintaining accurate financial records; preparing reports; operating a calculator, and personal computer; skill in oral and written communication.

Qualified applicants must also have sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having held a similar position for one to two years. Position is posted until filled.

This is a full-time position Monday through Friday and emergency hours.

Compensation is based upon experience and budgetary limits.

Applications are available at the Lula City Hall. Applications and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of Lula is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Please submit cover letter, resume and salary history to: Dennis Bergin, P.O. Box 99, 6055 Main Street, Lula Georgia 30554. or fax information to 770-869-1299 or e-mail lulacity@bellsouth.net.

Please no phone calls.

Posted January 22, 2014 Reliable, customeroriented person needed for part time hours at new Braselton business. Apply in person, TuesdaySaturday, 11-6, at Olive Basket, Suite 5, located in the Braselton Bros.

Complex. 706-308-6457.

Part-Time Help Wanted Immediate Employment Delivering phone books.

Make Xtra money in Cumming-Dawsonville, GA. Great pay and flexible hours. Must have: Drivers License, Auto Insurance, Own Transportation.

Call Now! 1 (888) 6932587 or Apply online: www.dda-se-sw.com

Production Local Manufacturing Co seeking Quality Control Technician. Candidates must be able to read & interpret blueprints, read mechanical micrometers, calipers, & tape measure.

Proficiency in Word & Excel is a must. CMM experience a plus.

Email resume & salary requirements to cindy. fendley@mpequipment. com.

Truck Drivers

CALL OR APPLY IN PERSON. SAM CLIFTON 678-730-6752.

DRIVERS HOME WEEKENDS WWW.ILG-CO.COM CDL CLASS A DRIVERS needed. Local & OTR positions. Benefits, exc. pay. 2yrs exp., clean MVR. 770-887-6117 CDL DRIVERS needed, A & B, Dahlonega, Cumming, Gainesville area. Competitive pay & benefits. Call Billy 770-536-9956 CLASS A CDL DRIVERS needed for local trailer spotting company.

Must have clean MVR. Top pay and benefits.

Home everyday/night.

Please call 678-771-2930 or go to our website at www. lazerspot.com DRIVERS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY A growing Georgia corporation is looking for a qualified and experienced Class A CDL licensed driver. This position is for product pick-up in the State of Georgia.

This is a full-time position that includes major medical and dental insurance also including a 401K retirement plan.

Candidates for the position must have a valid CDL driver’s license, valid med. Cert., and clean MVR. DOT drug screen and physical required. Must meet other requirement s outlined in our application.

May apply in person at 2459 N. Broad St., Commerce, GA 30529 or call 678-936-7823 for interview appointment.

This company is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.

DUMP TRUCK DRIVER Gainesville area work..

2yrs exp. Clean MVR. 770-536-2112 FT/PT CLASS A-CDL DRIVERSto haul live chickens in Gainesville, GA. $1500 Sign On Bonus Must have 2 years verifiable experience, good MVR. Night Shift, local positions, home daily, benefits. Call Johnny, 770-530-3157 or 804-784-6166 Trantham Services, Inc. needs Local Drivers in Gainesville, GA. Class A CDL required. 2yrs driving experience required. Feed hauling experience a plus.

Top pay and benefits.

All applicants should apply online @ www. tranthaminc.com or call 1-800-648-2017

Warehouse Northeast Sales Dist., Co. is accepting applications for experienced forklift operators. Excellent benefits. Apply in person at Northeast Sales 840 Ronald Wood Rd., Winder, GA 30680.

M-F 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 678-963-7700 or email resumes to lharalson@ nesdi.com.

Restaurant Help EXP. BARTENDER. Apply in person: Holiday Inn, 400 EE Butler Pkwy, Gainesville.

ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS.

Trades Forestry & Ag Eq. $25-40 DOE. Own Tools Maysville 678-809-2788 MIG WELDERS/ FABRICATORS wanted in Dawsonville, GA. Please email resume to: rhouston@ lcg welding.com or put in an application at LCG Welding, 139 Hightower Parkway, Suite 200, Dawsonville, GA 30534

COLLECTIBLE CARS, 1/18th, 1/64 & 1/32nd in scale, over 2,000 cars.

Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning, Matchbox, 770-889-1797

For Sale: 2 - Mac Xserver G5 each has 80Gb + 500Gb hard drives, 1GB Ram (Upgradable to 16GB!), 2GHz CPU, etc. Both work fine. Sale as-is. This is a STEAL!! $200 for both or best offer.

Contact: dwoodard@ gainesvilletimes.com

Stuff

POOL, 12x24 above ground pool, 1.5 hp sand filter and pump Inside steps no ladder full and working Price $650 for everything.

770-530-4989 770-530-9854 Refrig- Hotpoint, side by side, dbl door. $175; Smooth top Electric Stove. $200/obo.

678-232-2843 SNAPPER RIDING MOWER, $350; Pullbehind CART, $75/V.G.C. PRESSURE WASHER $100. 770-630-6048

Furniture ELECTRIC FIRE PLACE with hot air blower, 1500 watts, remote control, space for glasses/ bottles, 2 side doors. w 47 h 42 d15. $175. 770538-0164 OLYMPIC KILN- 240v, octagon with furniture kit, top loading, As New. Outside dim: 31.5wX36.5h, Inside dim: 17.5wX22.5deep.

Cap: 3.29cuft. Comes with full documentation & user guide. $575. 770538-0164

Lawn Equipment CRAFTSMAN RIDING MOWER- 26hp, 48” cut, Very Good Cond. $500 Cash Only.

SNAPPER RIDING MOWER- 14hp, 33” cut, Good Cond. $400 Cash Only. I buy Snapper Riding Mowers Not Running. Flowery Branch, 678-617-5012

Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com

Mobile Homes For Rent

GREAT PYRENEES Puppies CKC.. 1st shots & wormed. $250 female $300 males. 770-8555124 JACK RUSSELL Puppies, w/ color, 1st shots & wormed, 706-892-6853 JACK-UAHUA Puppies Very tiny breed, great with children, tails docked, wormed, new home pkg. $250/ea.

Text/call 678-457-9782 PEKINGESE PUPPIES, CKC, females, 12 wks old. Will deliver to Gainesville. 828-8379100 828-361-9317 Southern Pup’s Professional pet grooming at a reasonable price.

References upon request 770-503-4531

Huge Garage Sale- Fri & Sat, June 19 & 20th, 623 Old Collins Rd., .

Hoschton, GA. 8-3pm.

Household items, furniture, baby crib, glider, household decor & Much More!

MOVING SALE- June 20th, 8-4, 16 Addison Lane (Jackson Park Sbdv) Hoschton,GA. Home decor items, dining room table/chairs w/china cabinet, coffee table, chair/ottoman, treadmill and ab glide.

Great accessory items, linens, lawn equipment

Homes-Rentals ApartmentsUnfurnished 1BR. Nice. In City $650/mo.

404-252-3325

3/2 White/Hall Cnty line. $150/wk; $400 dep.

2/1 Lumpkin Cnty $120/wk; $300 dep.

678-617-9085 3BR/2BA $135/per wk.

No pets.

678-936-1643 Gainesville, S/N Hall 1-3BR $85 & up, per wk No app fee. 1 week free 770-534-7596

Roommates Wanted

MEN- Be$t, Pvt home, Furn BR, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwood. 770-530-1110

Homes & Real Estate Acreage For Sale

Business Property For Rent

491 Bradford St. $13.00-$15.00 p.p.s.f Professional office space - Divisible—1,800 s.f, or 2,450 s.f or entire floor 4,500 s.f. for lease Great Build-out and central Gainesville location.

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

Boats & Marine

ACURA 2012 TSX, 42K miles, $19,987.

All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 carriagenissan.com

2001 Crestliner Boat and trailer. 2005 60 HP Mercury .Boat and Motor are both in great condition.

New batteries, new trolling motor , new Bimini Top and more This boat was garaged from day one. Now it will not fit into my new home’s garage, it has been professionally cover out side for on year. $5,500 404-3843642 2012 Pro Guide Tracker Fishing Boat, PGV16SC;16’.Mercury Engine 60 ELPT, with trailer. Red with gray interior; excellent condition. Includes depth finder, troll motor, and live well. Bought new in 2012, one owner.

Less than 40 hours total use. $14,500. Contact Jim at 770-654-7454.

STEEL DOCK- 24x24.

Party deck, 10’ wide slip 30 amp electric, cleats, swim ladder, safety gates, encapsulated floats, newly stained. $4000. 404-693-4066

HONDA 2010 Accord Coupe, EXL, $15,987.

All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 carriagenissan.com LEXUS 2001 RX300.

143k, 2 owner vehicle.

New battery. $5500.

770-540-6219

NISSAN 2007 Altima, $8,987.

All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 carriagenissan.com

NISSAN 2012 Maxima, low miles, leather and roof, $19,987.

All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 carriagenissan.com

RV’s/Travel Trailers

Hall County 46 +/- acres of pure heaven - North Oconee River frontage - Pond - Pasture - Woods – numerous access roads Owner financing available, $359,000.

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

Business Property For Sale

3 - 8.39 acres next to Gainesville Wal-Mart (will divide) Have site plan for 15,000 s.f. retail facility.

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

5,600 s.f. Restaurant Fully furnished Flowery Branch.

Easy and quick way to open your restaurant $325,000.

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

Daycare/ Office For Sale Limestone/Clarks Bridge area. 9,000 s.f. on 2+ acres. Easily renovated for office/medical/ senior care and other special use facilities.

Substantially reduced $735,000.

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

Farms & Farm Land FOR SALE BY OWNER 2 heavy breeder HEN HOUSES. Good money earner. Call 706247-3820 for details

House For SaleSurrounding

Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $690$740. 678-357-5044 OAKWOOD - 2BR/ 1.5BA. $650mo.

770-833-9437

Recreation

Import Cars

2BR/1BA $140wk $200 dep. No pets. 770912-0999

Pets & Supplies

Yard Sale

Memorial Park- 2 plots in Maple section, 2 vaults, 1 bronze Memorial. Worth $17,000; Sell For $10,000 770-532-4283

12 acres +-, 10 acres under pasture, fenced, city water, hwy frontage, 2 rental houses. Call 706889-3262

Price Rd. Furnished and attractive room in private fenced home.

Private entrance w/ Dish & internet serv. for Working single. $395mo 678-464-4611 .

WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507

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

3/2.5, $1,000/m + $1000 dep. Fl. Branch Schools.

770-540-2720

PIERCE’S PINE STRAW - 1507 Martin Luther King Blvd. would like to announce at my regret slash pine straw will soon be a thing of the past. Government will not pay farmers to plant the slash pine anymore only long needle to be replanted. We now have only long needle straw for sale. To pick up- straw price per bale $4 under 50 bales, 50 bales or more $3.75, delivered $4.25. Call me 678-617-0403 or call 678-677-6352 Thank-You!

Appliances

Cemetery Lots for Sale

Investement Property

3 Indiv. Rooms w/bath per person. Fully furn’d +cable No dep/util $115 -$125wk. 678-328-9980

WANTED TO BUY: ANTIQUES A little or a lot. Fair price.

770-532-6756

(2) HUFFY MOUNTAIN BIKES-(1) 18 spd, (1) 15 spd. Your choice, $75 each. Like New. Treadmill- Pro-Form, space-saver. $60 770630-6048

Houses For RentUnfurnished

Hybrid DAYLILIES blooming now. Up to 10” blooms. Must see!

Pricing from $1.

Japanese Maples, Burning Bushes, Butterfly Bushes and more! 678-316-8077

Wanted To Buy

Bicycles PRODUCTION WORKERS NEEDED Mission Foods is hiring experienced Production Workers for its Pendergrass location.

Company offers pay above market average, Full Benefits Package, Immediately Vested matching 401K, Shift Differential pay. We have openings on 2nd and 3rd shift. Apply in person at 225 John B. Brooks Rd, Pendergrass, GA 30567 or E-mail resume to: adriana_ herrera@ missionfoods.com Mission Foods is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer

Misc. For Sale Beauty Salon Equipment for Sale: dryer seats, shampoo bowls, salon chairs, work stations, mirrors, rubber floor mats, showcase, and desk. Call for more info: (770)983-1050.

Email for pics/info: johnson76021@yahoo. com

The Paper Thursday, June 18, 2015

$469,900 1005 Renfroe Lake Dr., Auburn, GA 30011 Beautiful Executive Ranch on Full Basement with Master Suite and 2 bedrooms on Main Level in wonderful Auburn Estate neighborhood.

Large Gourmet Kitchen with granite Countertops and Professional Appliances.

Minutes from Chateau Elan & overlooks private pond on over an acre.

Basement is nearly finished with second master suite, laundry, 2 side fireplace in huge room & stubbed for kitchen and 2 baths.

Ready for your finishing touch! myauburnestate. com Thea Marcacci-Realtor Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners 678468-4500 678-318-5000

39’ 5th Wheel Trailer many cust. features Clean $5975.00 OBO 706/768-0113/778-0201 41ft 5th wheel bunk house with four slides, king bed in master, 4 bunks in rear with 2nd bathroom.

Additional outside kitchen, Like New! Private seller, no sales tax.

770-983-0833 or 770-519-1768 Like New! Must See! 1998 Jayco Eagle Camper 24 Ft. Long with 12 Ft. Slide Out New Tires. Call For Pricing & Details.

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Wheels Autos For Sale

BUICK 2002 Century Custom, A-1 cond., 1 OWNER, 145K miles, runs great: quiet, sound, & reliable. Very clean in/out, garage kept, everything works, $2,800. 678-200-0812 BUICK 2003 Regal LS. 128k, new tires/brakes, Great cond. $3500. 678316-7679

CHEVY 2012 Impala LTZ, $14,987.

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FORD 1991 Mustang LX Wht convt, wht top, 5.0, V8, auto, loaded. 37,000 actual mi $7500. Firm.

770-536-7263 aft noon FORD 2005 Taurus SE. Burgundy, cold air, elect winds, CD, Clean. $140k miles. $2900. 678-6979437

FORD 2011 Fusion SE, $12,987.

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FORD 2014 Mustang, 7K miles, $22,987.

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NISSAN 2012 Rogue 32K miles, $15,987.

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NISSAN 2012 Versa Sedan, $9,987.

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NISSAN 2014 Altima, 2.5S, 30 mpg, $16,987.

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SUZUKI 2007 XL-7, $6,987.

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TOYOTA 2011 Camry LE, $13,987.

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GMC 2010 Terrain, $15,987.

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MERCURY 2006 Mountaineer, $7,987.

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NISSAN 2007 Pathfinder SE, 3rd row, $10,987.

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NISSAN 2010 Armada SE, $17,987.

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NISSAN 2012 Xterra, $19,876.

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NISSAN 2015 Pathfinder SV, 10K miles, $27,987.

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TOYOTA 2010 Highlander, $14,987.

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Trucks

CHEVY 2012 Silverado, Ext. Cab, $21,987.

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NISSAN 2014 Frontier 4x4 Ext Cab, 6K miles, $25,987.

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Motorcycles HARLEY DAVIDSON 2008 Sportster- 3000 miles, $4700/obo.

HONDA 2008 Shadow 750. 2600mi. $4500/obo.

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Immaculate Show Quality Harley Davidson Fatboy - 2003 - only 7000 miles, 100th Anniversary Special Edition Numbered Paint Set on tanks and fenders. Special 5 spoke wheels and lots of Chrome added. Garage kept. $12,000 - Serious Inquiries Only - 770-2875249 SUZUKI 1980 GS1100 Lots of Parts For Sale 770-532-4283 TRIUMPH 2003 T-100 Bonneville. 5840mi, Immaculate. Lots of accessories. $7000. 770287-2790

Sport Utility Vehicles

CHEVY 2011 Tahoe LT, $35,987.

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NISSAN 2014 Frontier SV, Ext. Cab, 6 cyl., 18K miles, $22,987.

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4cyl, 5spd, 106k, blk, ext cab. $11,500/obo.

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TOYOTA 2013 Tacoma SR5 Crew Cab, $27,987.

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Vans FORD 1993 Econoline Van. Customized. One owner, 207k. $3000/obo.

770-536-2112 FORD 2007 E350.

12 pass Vam. int/ext, mechanical in Mint Cond. Mileage 68,839. $18,500/obo. carmi@ innobots.com

HONDA 2004 Odyssey EXL, $7,987.

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