The Paper July 31, 2014 Edition

CMYK Thursday, July 31, 2014

Get updates during the week at ClickThePaper.com | 50 ¢

Luke Bryan plans for Oct. 9 concert . 3B

Corps grants permit for new reservoir

Long-awaited Parks Creek project approved

By LEANNE AKIN

lakin@clickthepaper.com

JEFFERSON – Parks Creek Reservoir has its 404 Permit from the U.S. Corps of Engineers, meaning the water supply project which has been on Jefferson’s planning table for years can move forward.

Jefferson Mayor Roy Plott made the announcement at the close of Monday’s council session that the long-awaited permit, a necessary federal document authorizing construction of the dam for the reservoir, had been approved.

Final documentation must be signed by Plott and returned to the Corps which will then transmit the formal permit.

Public Works Director Jeff Killip said notification of the permit came to City Attorney Ronnie Hopkins and it means the city has crossed all the hurdles.

“Now the real work begins,” said Killip.

“This is where the rubber hits the road.”

At council work sessions when Killip provided his public works update, he would often generate laughter as he repeated month after month that all the documentation had been submitted to the Corps for final approval and

that approval was being anticipated any day.

In September of 2011, Killip reported from the consultant that “the city’s permit application package to the Corps of Engineers is essentially completed. There are no major outstanding items that we are aware of. The city is beginning the next phases of monitoring in the North Oconee and lower Parks Creek areas. Preliminary estimated and inquiries for state funding for planning and construction have been made. We are optimistic that a fill permit will be achieved by late summer or early fall.”

Killip said the process now will take time with mitigation coming first.

“It could be five years before we see any water from the lake,” said Killip.

WET & WILD WONDERLAND

Council to offer former library to Jefferson BOE

The Jefferson City Council voted Monday to make an offer to the Jefferson School System on the former Jefferson Public Library building.

With last week’s grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting of Jefferson Station where the new library and Jefferson Police Station are located, the council determined the former library building was surplus property.

See JEFFERSON, 2A

Courthouse reopening to be Aug. 10 The grand reopening of the Jackson County Historic Courthouse will be celebrated during ceremonies planned for 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10.

The celebration will feature distinguished guests, a short program, tours of the newly restored first floor and light refreshments.

A brief program, sponsored by Friends of the Historic Courthouse, will include keynote remarks, acknowledgment of special guests, musical tributes, prayer and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Tours of the welcome center and archives/research and memorial center will be available.

RSVP by calling 706-621-0489 or emailing historic.committee@jacksoncountygov.com At Tuesday’s work session of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, County Manager Kevin Poe asked for consideration of a 20-hour staffer to assist at the welcome center.

GEORGIA SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT

LeAnne Akin The Paper

Water Day at Braselton Park is an annual rite of passage marking the close of the Summer Reading Program at the Braselton Library and the approaching start of the new school year. Held July 25, Water Day again found an engine from the West Jackson Fire Department pumping gallons of water high into the air to fall onto the awaiting youngsters looking for a cool way to spend some time.

After programs including a magician, a petting zoo, a juggler, learning about the importance of clean water and more, Braselton Library summer reading program participants enjoyed some wet and wild fun. See more at ClickThePaper.com

Recount in race requested Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp has ordered a recount in the Republican state school superintendent primary runoff.

Kemp said in a statement Tuesday the recount was requested by candidate Michael L. Buck, who currently serves as chief academic officer of the Georgia Department of Education.

Unofficial tallies after the July 22 race showed Irwin County educator Richard Woods earned just more than 50 percent of votes and the two were separated by less than 1 percent of total votes.

The secretary of state’s website shows Woods with 199,453 votes to 198,740 for Buck, a difference of 713 votes, or 0.18 percent, out of almost 400,000 ballots cast in the race.

Kemp said the recount would be conducted by each election superintendent and is expected to be completed before noon Thursday.

Jefferson Station is celebrated

By FARAH BOHANNON

fbohannon@clickthepaper.com

With more than 150 people in attendance, it’s safe to say that the July 23 dedication and ribbon-cutting for the brand new Jefferson Station, which includes the Jefferson Police Department and the Jefferson Public Library, was a huge success.

Residents, employees and even people from neighboring cities are thrilled to see such a nice, new upgrade happen in Jefferson and were ready to explore both places. Both the police station and the library, which also houses the Piedmont Regional Library offices, were open for business and ready to officially celebrate

INSIDE Church Entertainment Events Features Forum

3A 8B 6B 4B 8A

the grand opening.

An afternoon open house for the community was also held for families to visit the library as well as the police department.

Jefferson Mayor Roy Plott served as the main speaker for the morning

See JEFFERSON STATION, 2A Farah Bohannon photographed Mayor Roy Plott during the celebration and LeAnne Akin captured Robbie and Emilee Simmons, who will be attending Gum Springs Elementary School, during the afternoon open house celebration at the Jefferson Public Library.

Volume 8, Number 40 Obituaries Puzzles Schools Sports

and enthusiastically shared the history of the project, the ins and outs of the project itself and recognized those that made the project possible.

He mentioned that without the help of these particular individuals from certain organizations, the project

9A 8B 4A 1-2B

Got a news tip? Call 706-658-2683 or e-mail editor@clickthepaper.com Want to advertise? Call 706-658-2683 or e-mail dpurvis@clickthepaper.com Delivery questions? Call 770-532-2222 or e-mail circulation@clickthepaper.com

The Paper P.O. Box 430 Hoschton, GA 30548

ECRWSS CURRENT RESIDENT

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 13 GAINESVILLE, GA

2A

local

The Paper | Thursday, July 31, 2014

Farah Bohannon The Paper

A large crowd including Jefferson elected officials and staffers, Jefferson Police, Jefferson Public Library and Piedmont Regional Library staffers, architects and engineers who worked on the project and community members were at the July 23 celebration.

JEFFERSON STATION would have been very difficult to complete.

Plott recognized individuals from the legislative delegation including State Sens. Frank Ginn and John Wilkinson and State Rep. Tommy Benton, city council, city staff, Piedmont Regional Library staff, architect and construction management firms including BM&K, Wakefield Beasley & Associates and Ascension Program Management; Jefferson Police Department, Jefferson Public Library, Friends of the Library, Jefferson Garden Club and Jefferson Woman’s Club. Each person was given a framed award and some had a small explanation of what they did to help make the project finish smoothly.

When it came to upgrading some of the city’s facilities, employees had to think outside the box – instead of just building new facilities from scratch, it was decided that the old Food Lion on Washington Street was going to serve as the new library and police station after a huge remodel and renovation. This decision was critical because the library is the most visited library within the Piedmont Regional System and was struggling to handle its daily usage. Its former location was only 5,000 square feet.

The old police station was in deplorable condition -- it was a county hand-me-down jail with a leaky roof and asbestos. Officers and police department employees did not have a proper workspace either. Plott noted they deserved something bigger and better so they could complete their jobs to the best of their abilities.

Both facilities were in dire need of an upgrade which happened thanks to BM&K Construction & Engineering and firm principals were among those who received recognition and awards from Mayor Plott.

“The City of Jefferson used a little ‘big box’ thinking to replace some aging facilities,” said Plott. “Now that they are complete, the library and police station are designed for a 20-year life.”

Friends of Georgia Libraries president Kathy Ash did a quick special presentation about John Ward. She thanked him for making the project possible and helping things to run so smoothly.

Things went so well due to his diligence and positive attitude. Since he has a 5-monthold son, Ash presented two children’s books to Ward, who was touched by the gesture.

After the dedication, attendees gathered outside the

facility for a ribbon cutting and several photo opportunities. The ribbon cutting represented the official grand opening of Jefferson Station and a new beginning for the Jefferson Police Department and the Jefferson Public Library.

There were several tables of refreshments for attendees to enjoy following the ribbon cutting, which included fresh fruit, punch and a stunning cake from Jefferson’s own Ferranti’s Cakery -- the cake was an exact replica of Jefferson Station which featured chocolate, vanilla and strawberry cake on the inside. It was a huge hit among the attendees and showcased amazing talent from Ferranti’s Cakery.

Employees from the Jefferson Police Department also offered free and informative tours of their new workspace. There were several groups that meandered through the brand new facility each with an employee of Jefferson Police Department, so they could ask questions and learn the ins and outs of the space. Detective Sergeant James McNatt served as one of the tour guides during the dedication and ribbon-cutting event, and his enthusiasm about the new police station was contagious.

“What I particularly like about the new facility is that there is room for us to grow,” said McNatt. “As a Detec-

JEFFERSON

not accepted and no resolution can be reached within 60 days, a public auction of the property will be scheduled.

The property will retain its current OI (Office Institutional) zoning.

Plott also welcomed Councilman Mark Mobley back after his recent heart attack.

Plott noted that Mobley was “going so great and had a wonderful prognosis.”

The council approved the partial refinancing of 2007 and 2007B bonds through Merchant Capital. Also approved was the resolution and agreeing providing the allocation of city bonds through the Jefferson Building Authority as well as an allocation of bonds being refinanced by Jackson County to also go through the Jefferson

Building Authority.

A 2008 and a 2009 Crown Victoria from the Jefferson Police Department fleet were declared surplus.

A drainage study will be conducted in the Lee Street area to determine how to further address the storm drain issues in that area. The council had earlier approved funds for an emergency repair after a pipe collapsed in the area of the Ford dealership.

City Manager John Ward explained the project scope would begin at Mitchell Hardware and examine pipes down to the Ford dealership. The hydrology will be studied so flows collecting and volumes flowing can be assessed. Short-term and long-term solutions will

Continued from 1A

Continued from 1A Several city uses of the building had been discussed with city staffers making pitches for the facility during the council retreat held soon after Mayor Roy Plott took office. The facility was also on the discussion list at the mini-retreat the council conducted while at the Georgia Municipal Association annual conference this summer.

In a motion by Councilman Mac Gramley, the council voted unanimously to offer the building to Jefferson County Schools under the conditions proffered in a Monday executive session related to land. If the offer is

Ballare

• Dancewear • Dance Shoes • Gymnastic Wear • Workout Wear • Accessories & More • Bloch • Bodywrappers • Capezio • Danskin • Motionwear • Leo • Mirella • Sansha • SoDanca

be among the recommendations expected from the study which will cost $11,500 and be financed with Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax dollars.

Responding to questions from Councilman Steve Quinn about the amount of money already invested in storm drain infrastructure in the area, Ward said the situation is compounding by the fact that a reservoir was previously located at the site of the previous collapse. Water from that reservoir was pumped to Jefferson Mills.

When the reservoir was piped, it was legally done at that time but the method is proving problematic years later. Sanborn maps found at the Crawford W. Long Museum show where the reser-

voir was located.

Ward said he is hopeful concrete pipes can be reinforced to extend the lifespan of the existing infrastructure. If reinforcement is not possible, replacement will have to be considered.

The appointment of Beth Laughinghouse as a trustee to the Woodbine Cemetery Association was approved.

She replaces Harry Bryan on the association. Mayor Plott said there would be no conflict with Laughinghouse, who serves as manager of

Main Street Jefferson, serving. In fact, Plott said because the cemetery is such a huge cultural resource, it would be a benefit for Laughinghouse to represent the city from the standpoint of the Historic Preservation Commission, the Downtown Development Authority and Main Street.

At the request of Councilman Steve Kinney, discussion was also held in executive session about disposition of the former police department building.

Saturday February 2nd :wheel, 9 AM 5 PM Includes: outside, vacuum, glass, outside tire to dressing

3rd : 10 AM$35 to 4 PM Cars Sunday $25 -February SUV/Trucks

Breakfast &adLunch served Angie’s Cafe Mention this for $5 OFF Expiresby 8-9-14

Hamilton Mill Rd. Kroger

www.ballaredanceshop.com

son. It is the perfect time to take the children to the new library before school starts.

During Monday’s meeting of the Jefferson City Council, Plott also complimented Main Street Jefferson manager Beth Laughinghouse on the amazing job she did on putting together the celebration of Jefferson Station.

“I thought it went really well,” said Plott. “And the open house… I didn’t believe all the children that wanted to go through the police station, get a badge and have their picture made with a police officer.”

Ward had high praise for the police officers who stepped up and volunteered to lead tours. “There were lots of big smiles,” said City Manager Ward of the officers who were proud to show off their new police facilities.

Plott also announced at Monday’s council meeting that all further meetings of the council and other city meetings would be held in the meeting room at Jefferson Station.

For more information about the new Jefferson Police Department, visit www.facebook.com/pages/ Jefferson-Police-Department/132355386871029. For more information about the Jefferson Public Library, visit www.facebook.com/ jeffersonpubliclibrary.

Friday February 1st : 9 AM to 5 PM REGULAR WASH SPECIAL

HAMILTON MILL PLAZA

770-831-3997

quickly to any situation.

Other new and improved areas of the police station include large evidence storage, CID and K9 area, locker rooms, records storage, muster room, a section for administration, a full kitchen and a multi-purpose room for storage and other miscellaneous items. As Detective Sergeant McNatt said, there is plenty of room to grow and the space is much nicer and newer than the old station.

As for the library, there is a lot more room to spread out and enjoy everything it has to offer. Library staffers have a large work room while adults, young adults and small children have their own sections with a wide variety of reading material.

There is even a large and open story room with a projector screen to play movies for children. It is the perfect place for little imaginations and minds to listen and play with a lot of space to roam free.

Piedmont Regional Library was also able to relocate to the new library complex, so they have their own area located in the back right section upon entering.

This is only a small description of Jefferson Station -- city employees, Mayor Plott, the council members and those who made this project possible encourage local residents to go see the new facility and all that it has to offer for the city of Jeffer-

Tired of taking your Vehicle, RV or Boat to get detailed?

Make an appointment today... and WE COME Collectibles TOAntiques YOU,Show: SAVING YOU TIME, GAS & MONEY. Join us for these dates:

DANCEWEAR & ACTIVEWEAR

Across from Kroger on Hamilton Mill Rd. 3421 RIDGE ROAD • BUFORD, GA 30519

tive Sergeant, I interview people on a regular basis. At the old building, I had to sit with them at a conference table. Now we have proper interview rooms that we use depending on the situation.”

There are now “hard” and “soft” interview rooms at the new Jefferson Police Station.

“Hard” interview rooms for suspects and “soft” interview rooms for people such as witnesses. There are cameras in these rooms so everything can be recorded; there weren’t any cameras in the old facility. There is also a separate interview room for children that contains toys, books and colorful paintings on the walls so they will feel comfortable in an otherwise intimidating situation.

Each officer has his or her own cubicle, complete with a computer and abilities to decorate -- everything from college football paraphernalia to family photos. The employees with higher rank, such as the Police Chief, Assistant Chief, Major and Lieutenant each have their own large offices with flat-screen televisions, which serve as a way to keep an eye on every inch of the police department. They can also easily review traffic stops and interactions between officers and citizens if needed. This system is much more convenient and wasted time is minimal since it is critical that law enforcement officers are always ready to respond

Family Owned & Operated by Emanuel Esteves Full Services at: www.completecardetail.com Email: Service@CompleteCarDetail.com

See more scenes at ClickThePaper.com

BEST KEPT SECRET in Hall & Forsyth County

Flowery Branch Auction & Antiques

Every Monday Night at 6:30pm See this week’s featured items Follow our auction preview link at flowerybranchantiques.com 770-967-9080

5540 Atlanta Highway Flowery Branch, GA 30542

Ridge Rd.

Ballare

10% Off Purchase Not valid on clearance. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 9-8-14

Complete Car Detail References available upon request

770-744-5070

Come visit Let MY Gift Store become YOUR Gift Store!

• Garden Décor • Windchimes • Statuary • Outdoor Rugs • Lanterns • Silk Floral Stems • Cards and Much More

Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm (Closed Sunday) 6323 Grand Hickory Dr, Braselton, GA 30517 770-967-2055

•HOW TO CONTACT US• 9924 Davis Street, Suite 8 Braselton, GA 30517 P.O. Box 430, Hoschton, GA 30548 News: 706-658-2683, editor@clickthepaper.com Display Advertising: 770-598-1869, dpurvis@clickthepaper.com Classified Advertising: 770-535-6333, cellem@gainesvilletimes.com Circulation: 770-535-6354, bclaar@gainesvilletimes.com Office hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday – Friday

General Manager: Norman Baggs

Advertising: Debbie Purvis

Editor: LeAnne Akin

Sports Editor: Charles Phelps

•Getting Published• To submit items for publication, please provide complete information plus a contact name and number. Information cannot be guaranteed for publication on a specific date. Photos should be in focus and all people pictured clearly identified.

49 $ 50 $

AIR CONDITIONER TUNE-UP

Standard price of tune up is $89.00. Can use multiple times.

Coupon required at time of service. Void if copied. Exp. 08/14/14

OFF ANY REPAIR

Extra 10% for Senior Citizens Valid with minimum of $200.00 worth of repairs or more.

Void if copied. Exp 08/14/14

678-379-2665 • Family owned and locally operated • Licensed and Insured • Senior Citizen Discounts • 24 hour emergency service

www.clarksheatingandair.com Lic#CR110086

local

3A

The Paper | Thursday, July 31, 2014

Returning to college easier for 1.1 million Georgians ‘Go Back. Move Ahead.’ announced Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Hank Huckaby and Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Ron Jackson announced Georgia’s “Go Back. Move Ahead.” campaign on Tuesday. The campaign will encourage many of the more than one million Georgians who have completed some college to return and finish their degrees.

“In order for Georgia to remain economically competitive, we must have an educated work force, and focusing on college completion is one way we intend to do that,” said Gov. Deal. “’Go Back. Move Ahead.’ provides resources for prospective

students and makes it easy for any Georgian who has started college to go back to school and earn a degree or certificate.”

“Go Back. Move Ahead.” is a part of Gov. Deal’s “Complete College Georgia” initiative, which launched in 2011. It is projected that by 2020, more than 60 percent of jobs in Georgia will require a college certificate or degree. Presently, however, only 42 percent of the state’s young adults have earned a college credential — creating a need for an additional 250,000 graduates.

The University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia serve more than 300,000 students each year and are

a major component of Georgia’s economy. Gov. Deal and higher education administrators recognize that Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Hank Huckaby and Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Ron Jackson announced Georgia’s “Go Back. Move Ahead.” campaign today. The campaign will encourage many of the more than one million Georgians who have completed some college to return and finish their degrees.

This group includes approximately 1.1 million working-age adults, or 22 percent of the state’s population, who attended college for some time but did not finish.

The initiative will offer Georgians a simpler enrollment pro-

cess, more flexible ways to transfer earned college credits, additional course schedule options and a personal academic advisor.

Options for returning to college in Georgia include enrolling on campus, taking classes at a satellite location or using the online options available at many of Georgia’s public institutions.

The USG and TCSG are collaborating on the effort, which will Include unprecedented public outreach to every part of Georgia.

A significant media buy will purchase billboards, radio, video, print and online digital media.

There will also be grassroots community outreach and operational improvements at key campuses to make it easier for Georgia adults to return to college and earn

their degrees.

Interested students can be connected to a college representative online at www.gobackmoveahead. org or by calling 1-844-GOBACKNOW. “Many Georgians choose not to return to college because they believe it is too difficult, too expensive or simply inconvenient,” said Gov. Deal.“I have challenged our University System to make it easier for these Georgians to go back, and I’m pleased with the response. Regardless of individuals’ personal or financial situations, we are committed to making it possible to go back, move ahead and make college work.”

For more information on the campaign,visit www.gobackmoveahead.org

Jackson County Community Outreach awards 15 scholarships totaling $16,000 to 2014 graduates The Jackson County Community Outreach (JCCO) awarded scholarships to 15 graduates from high schools in Jackson County and the Jackson County Adult Learning Center (GED) totaling $16,000.

The 1998-2014 total scholarship awards is $132,000.

Thirty-five applications were received and all qualified applicants were interviewed by the citizen interview team after the applications were processed by the JCCO Scholarship Committee.

According to JCCO president Jim Scott, the committee held interview sessions in Jefferson and Commerce during April. Committee members include Mary Dixon as chairman, Melissa Morris, Charlotte Johnson, Betty Scott and Alice Rucker. The citizen interview team included retired nurse Sarah L. Kidd, Brenda Walker of Wayne Foods, Carly Jo Smith of Northeast Georgia Medical and Dr. Pat Stueck, retired principal at East Jackson Comprehensive High School and a JCCO advisory member.

The 2014 scholarship awards, considering the increased cost of tuition, books and associated fees, has had a positive impact in assisting students to each their educational goals, said Scott.

The Rev. Dr. Tom Lewis Leadership Scholarship Award of $2,000 was awarded to Xavier Harper, a Jackson County Comprehensive High School graduate who will be attending Kennesaw State. A 4500 portion of the award was provided

by Community Bank & Trust, now South State Bank.

This year’s $1,000 scholarship recipients are Sydney Cook, Jefferson High School grad who will attend Brenau University; Hayley Nix, a Jackson County High grad who will attend Georgia College & State University; Chakayla Green, an East Jackson High grad who will attend Georgia Gwinnett College; Nahum Mendoza, a Commerce High grad who will attend the University of North Georgia; Chelsey Holland, an East Jackson High grad who will attend Brenau University; Matthew Martin, a Jackson County High grad

who will attend Georgia State University; Commerce High grad Antonio Pattman who will attend Lenior-Rhyne University; Torie M. Jones, an East Jackson High grad will be attend Georgia Gwinnett College; East Jackson High grad Haven Sears who will attend Athens Tech; Dyeravis Johnson, a Commerce High grad who will attend the University of North Georgia; Commerce High grad Daniel Streetman, who will attend Emmanuel College; and Zach Bloomquist, a Jackson County High grad who will attend Georgia State University.

Jackson County GED recipients are Sheila Ayers of Commerce and Crystal Leon of Talmo, who will be attending Lanier Technical College with plans to major in the healthcare field.

“The JCCO extends our appreciation to the entire Jackson County community for their continuous support or our charitable and civic work in Jackson County,” said Scott. “The JCCO members and advisory committee are dedicated and seeing more opportunities to ad-

by Aug. 7.

Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., and Bell Avenue behind City Square. Contact Pastor Marvin Mason at the church office at 706654-1422. sss

Center at 125 Merchants Park Drive in Hoschton.

These will be family services; no children programs will be provided on Aug. 10.

New Community Church normally meets on on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium of Lawson Funeral Home at 4532 Highway 53 in Hoschton. Join in gathering together as a faith community Loving

church news Northeast Church will be offering a Fall Ladies Bible study, “Children of the Day” by Beth Moore, on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings starting in August.

The Bible study will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, and from 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The cost for the book is $16.

If you attend on Wednesday evenings, there will be activities for children ages 3 through high school.

Childcare is provided on Tuesday mornings upon reservation. Contact Kim at 706-654-3205 to reserve a place for your child. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11 a.m. on Aug. 3.

The church is conducting its annual Back-to-School Supplies project for primary and elementary schools in the area. Supply lists are available at area WalMarts and other stores.

Suggested supplies include backpacks, paper, tape, pencils, markers, erasers, crayons, notebooks, scissors, rulers, etc. Please bring supplies

New Community Church announces a service change for Sunday, Aug.10. Services will be at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in the Student

vance the cause of education and skillsets in our community.”

According to Scott, JCCO continues to solicit contributions and donations for the JCCO Endowment Fund, established for future longrange scholarship awards.

“Our goal is to build this fund to exceed a $75,000 fund balance, allowing us to create some special scholar-

ships in 2015,” Scott said.

Your participation and attendance at the 16th annual Achievement Awards Banquet on Dec. 13 at the Jefferson Civic Center is welcome.

Reserved tables of eight are $300 and single unreserved seats are $30.

Banquet details are still being finalized and ticket packets will be available in September.

“Again our banquet goal is $20,000, allowing us to accommodate the increasing supplemental scholarship need,” said Scott.

Tax-deductible donations to the Jackson County Community Outreach can be sent to P.O. Box 746, Commerce, GA 30529. For more information, contact Jim Scott at 706-335-3367.

Great Careers Begin Here!

See CHURCH NEWS, 9A

B&B

BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICE, INC Specializing in small business since 1972.

Family Owned & Operated

JORAY LOCKRIDGE, OWNER

• CPA on Staff • Individual Taxes • Corporate Taxes • Book Keeping • Payroll Services • Quarterly Payroll Reports • Sales Tax • Online Payroll Taxes • Free Pick Up & Delivery

115 Town Center Pkwy., Suite 116 Hoschton, GA 30548

770-279-0488

Your Home & Garden Place

Apply Now!

Fall Semester • Over 40 Majors Begins August 19th!

• Low Tuition Rate • 100% Placement Rate • Education Guarantee • HOPE Grant Available • Day, Evening, Online

www.ssacehardware.com 2 Convenient Locations to Serve You:

3740 Village Way Braselton, GA 30517 770-867-2340

4300 Buford Dr. [Hwy 20] Buford, GA 30518 770-932-1458

www.laniertech.edu A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia

EOI

4A

schools

The Paper | Thursday, July 31, 2014

Input sought on future West Jackson schools

Open house for Jackson County Schools is Aug. 6 In advance of the first day of the 2014-15 school year for students of the Jackson County School System set for Aug. 8, open house events will be held at each schools on Wednesday, Aug. 6.

For the East Side Community, elementary schools will conduct open house from 4-6 p.m. with middle school open house from 5-7 p.m.

Jackson County Comprehensive High School will have open house on Aug. 6 to give students an opportunity to pick up their schedules, complete important paperwork and meet their teachers.

Between 5-8 p.m., 10th12th grade JCCHS students and their parents are invited to attend. Upon arrival, students should report to their 4th period classes to pick up their schedules and complete their paperwork. Students will find lists of their 4th period teachers posted throughout the school.

Nintth grade students and their parents should plan to attend a special meeting for 9th graders at 6:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. after the

session, students can pick up their schedules, complete important paperwork and meet their teachers.

For the West Side Community, elementary schools will conduct open house from 3-6 p.m. with middle school open house from 4-7 p.m.

East Jackson Comprehensive High School will hold open house from 5-8 p.m. on Aug. 6.

On the first day of school for students on Aug. 8, first period will begin at 8 a.m. and the dismissal bell will ring at 3:10 p.m. each day.

Performance Celebrations will be Aug. 7 and Aug. 11 The Jackson County School System will be connecting with the community in two special sessions being held on Aug. 7 and Aug. 11.

The West Jackson Community Schools Perfor-

mance Celebration will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Jackson County Comprehensive High School fine arts facility.

The Jackson County Board of Education will also conduct its work session.

The community meeting and school configuration plans will be discussed. A survey has been under way to gauge community input on posssible changes to the west side schools and their feeder plans.

On Monday, Aug. 11, at East Jackson Comprehensive High School, the East Jackson Community Schools Performance Celebration will be held at 6 p.m. The board of education will convene for its regular monthly session. Also a community meeting and feedback session will be held to conduct planning conversations.

Survey available for community comment on proposal to reconfigure westside schools Jackson County Board of Education members are urging the West Jackson community to participate in the ongoing survey to help direct how capacity needs will be best met on the west side.

Found on the school system’s website, the survey asks for comments on configuration options which would best serve the needs of students of the West Jackson Community.

Participants are asked to rank their preference of having West Jackson Primary School remain a a Pre-K through grad 2 school and have West Jackson Primary School, which is expanding with a new two-story addition, add sixth grade to its existing grades 3-5.

Another option under consideration is to have West Jackson Intermediate became a Pre-K through 5th grade facility and convert West Jackson Primary into a middle school for grades 6-8.

A third possibility could be to have West

Jackson Intermediate become a Pre-K through fifth elementary school with West Jackson Primary becoming a sixth-grade academy for all West Jackson sixth graders from Gum Springs, North Jackson and West Intermediate.

The survey also provides for additional alternatives to be suggested. Other comments are also welcomed.

Superintendent Dr. April Howard has indicated the survey results will be reviewed and a recommendation may be made to the board this fall. Any changes would not take place until the following school.

More information about the proposals for future configuring the school populations of West Jackson schools can be found on the Jackson County School System’s website and the survey can be found at www.jackson.k12.ga.us/morenews-articles/826-west-jackson-schoolsconfiguration-options

CLIP AND SAVE

LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR

GO PANTHERS Cindy Phillips, Agent 4977 Hwy. 53 Braselton, GA 30517 Bus: 706-658-2329 cindy@inshelpforyou.com

STATE FARM IS THERE. ® Providing Insurance and Financial Services

statefarm.com • State Farm Insurance Companies • Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois

Jackson County Schools earns Gold Award for transportation Jackson County Schools was honored last month at the Georgia Association for Pupil Transportation’s (GAPT) 50th annual Conference & Trade Show at Jekyll Island, when the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) presented Jackson County Schools with the GaDER Gold Award.

The GaDER Gold Award is awarded to school systems that have reduced emissions in 26 percent to 74 percent of their school bus fleet through: Early Replacement, Installation of Emissions Control Equipment and/or the Use of Alternative Fuels. David Farmer, Director of Transportation, Jackson County School System accepted the award.

EPD representatives attended this year’s GAPT Conference to present the Georgia Diesel Emissions Reduction (GaDER) Awards to school systems who reduced diesel emissions pollution in school bus fleets. Emissions reductions are achieved through the early replacement of older buses, the use of alternative fuels, or by installing emissions control devices on the buses. The GADER School Bus Program assists Georgia school systems by offering grants, technical assistance and education. Learn more about the GaDER Program at www.gaderprogram.org/ .

William Cook, EPD En-

vironmental Engineer and Manager of the GaDER Program says, “Older diesel buses emit a high amount of particles in the exhaust. New buses and those that have been retrofitted with diesel particulate filters reduce these particulates by more than 85 percent, which results in a significant improvement in the air quality inside and around the school bus.

Transportation Directors and their staff who receive a GaDER award should be celebrated for their hard work and dedication to ensure that school children are riding in the safest and cleanest buses available.”

GAPT is a professional organization comprised of school transportation associates throughout the State of Georgia whose vision statement is as follows: “GAPT will serve as the leading resource for pupil transportation professionals in the State of Georgia and inspire a culture of continuous improvement.” The organization’s mission statement has become their focus: “GAPT will build capacity in pupil transportation professionals by providing information, promoting innovation and serving as an advocate for those professionals while they partner with their community to meet the needs of their students.” This year’s conference celebrated the organization’s 50th year.

2014-2015 JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

SCHOOLS

The Paper | Thursday, July 31, 2014

5A

Gwinnett Schools’ projected enrollment: 172,383 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), the largest school system in Georgia, will welcome approximately 3,200 new students to its classrooms in 2014, bringing the system’s total student enrollment to more than 172,000 students.

Two new schools brings total number of facilities to 134 As the school district welcomes new students, two new schools will open their doors for the first time in 2014. One of the new schools is a middle school and the other is a charter school serving students interested in the performing arts. With the opening of these two new schools, the school district will operate 77 elementary schools, 27 middle schools, 19 high schools, five charter schools and six special entities.

210 new instructional areas ready for student learn-

ing in 2014 As Gwinnett students start the 2014-2015 school year on Tuesday, Aug. 5, many of them will attend class in new classrooms. In addition to two new schools, projects at three existing schools will provide additional learning areas. The project at Rockbridge Elementary is opening a year ahead of schedule.

Additional instructional programs winnett County Public Schools (GCPS) will implement two new programs to help ensure students have the knowledge and skills to compete in today’s growing global economy. The school district will pilot a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program at three elementary schools and launch College and Career Academies at five of the district’s tradi-

tional high schools.

Dual Language Immersion Program: Approximately 200 of Gwinnett’s kindergarten students will participate starting this fall in the school district’s new Dual Language Immersion program. Through the program, students will develop proficiency in both English and a new language, while ensuring both academic achievement and intercultural competence.

English-Spanish programs will launch with about 50 kindergartners at Annistown Elementary and 100 students at Bethesda Elementary, while Trip Elementary will offer an English-French program for approximately 50 students. In addition to providing language skills and increasing achievement and a better understanding of other cultures, the program will better equip students to meet global business needs.

As students enter the international business climate in the years ahead, the ability to communicate and collaborate with global partners

will become an increasingly valuable skill.

The program will expand each school year thereafter to the next grade level as the cohort of students move through elementary school.

A team of two teachers – one fluent in the target language – will work together with students in the program.

High School Academies: Gwinnett students enrolled at five of the district’s traditional high schools will make better connections between what they are learning and the real world as the participate in new College and Career Academies. The five schools launching the academies this fall include Central Gwinnett High, Lanier High, Meadowcreek High, Shiloh High, and South Gwinnett High.

The school district has worked with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) to prepare for the launch, ensuring that schools and teachers have the support and structure they need to provide quality programs.

Each of the participating

schools will offer several Academies that focus on specific career pathways selected based on student and community interest as well as the needs and opportunities in high-demand fields in the region and state. The Academies at each of the high schools are: • Central Gwinnett High: Business and Entrepreneurship; Fine Arts and Communications; Law, Education, and Public Service; Medical and Health Care Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

• Lanier High: Multimedia and Fine Arts; Public Service and Leadership; Life and Health Sciences; Global Business and Entrepreneurship, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

• Meadowcreek High: School of International Business, School of Communication & Arts, School of Information Technology, School of Health and Hospitality, and School of Science, Technology & Engineering.

(Meadowcreek’s Academylike programs are funded through a School Improvement Grant.)

• Shiloh High: Arts, Media, and Entertainment; Health, Wellness, and Education; Marketing and Leadership; and Science and Technology.

• South Gwinnett High: Business & Entrepreneurship; Health and Human Services; Media Arts & Communications; Public Service, Law, and Leadership; and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

As students in these five high schools enroll in the Academy of their choice, they will participate in small learning communities much like what occurs when one chooses a major at a college campus. Much of their learning will be project-based, bringing the real world into the classroom and lessons to life as students use what they have learned in class to solve real-world problems. Students also will have the bene-

See gwinnett, 2A

For The Paper

Photo L-R: Brent McInnis, Assistant Director for Fleet Maintenance, Gwinnett County Public Schools and William Cook, EPD Environmental Engineer and Manager of the GaDER Program.

Gwinnett County School’s Transportation Department gets EPD award Gwinnett County Schools was honored at the Georgia Association for Pupil Transportation’s (GAPT) 50th Annual Conference & Trade Show at Jekyll Island, when the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) presented Gwinnett County Schools with the GaDER Gold Award.

The GaDER Gold Award is awarded to school systems that have reduced emissions in 26 percent to 74 percent of their school bus fleet through: Early replacement; Installation of emissions control equipment; and/or the Use of alternative fuels.

Brent McInnis, assistant director for fleet maintenance for the Gwinnett County School System, accepted the award.

EPD representatives attended this year’s GAPT Conference to present the Georgia Diesel Emissions Reduction (GaDER) Awards to school systems who reduced diesel emissions pollution in school bus fleets.

Emissions reductions are achieved through the early replacement of older buses, the use of alternative fuels or by installing emissions control devices on the buses.

The GADER School Bus Program assists Georgia school systems by offering grants, technical assistance and education.

Learn more about the GaDER Program by visiting www.gaderprogram.org/ .

William Cook, EPD environmental engineer and manager of the GaDER Program, says, “Older diesel buses emit a high amount of particles in the exhaust. New buses and those that have been retrofitted with diesel particulate filters reduce these particulates by more than 85 percent, which results in a significant improvement in the air quality inside and around the school bus.

Transportation Directors and their staff who receive a GaDER award should be celebrated for their hard work and dedication to ensure that school children are riding in the safest and cleanest buses available.”

GAPT is a professional organization comprised of school transportation associates throughout the State of Georgia whose vision statement is as follows: “GAPT will serve as the leading resource for pupil transportation professionals in the State of Georgia and inspire a culture of continuous improvement.” The organization’s mission statement has become their focus: “GAPT will build capacity in pupil transportation professionals by providing information, promoting innovation and serving as an advocate for those professionals while they partner with their community to meet the needs of their students.” This year’s conference celebrated the organization’s 50th year.

Gwinnett County Public Schools 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

6A

schools

The Paper | Thursday, July 31, 2014

Be Barrow BOLD: Message from Barrow County Superintendent It’s that time of year again! Back to school!

In just a few short days Barrow County’s most precious resource, our children, will be filling classrooms and school buildings as the 2014-2015 school year gets underway. Soon our school buses and car rider lines will be full again each morning. Our energetic group of outstanding teachers is preparing to greet them with warm smiles and a full slate of planned learning opportunities. Our maintenance, nutrition, technology, and transportation departments are checking and double checking our facilities and vehicles in order to provide the very best experiences possible for our young people. New students are registering every day. The pace is quickly becoming fast and furious at all of our schools.

One of the places in our system where things are currently the fastest and the most furious is within the newly erected walls of the Sims Academy of Innovation and Technology. This state of the art facility and the programs it will house for our students will be unrivaled in the entire area. From mechatronics to culinary arts, Barrow County’s high school students will be afforded every opportunity to learn and grow with a focus on career and college preparedness.

Impressive does not even begin to describe this program. If you have not taken a look into what we will be offering at the Sims Academy please check out the school’s website at www.simsacademyit.org and prepare to be blown away!

The mission statement of the Barrow County School System is “Boldly Committed to Student Success”. We take this very seriously. We are challenging our staff to be “Barrow BOLD” this year in moving teaching and learning forward across the district by Building Our Learning Differently.

I recently had the pleasure and honor of meeting with the school district’s leaders in a 2-day long planning meeting. I am firmly convinced that there is no group of people on the planet more committed to seeing students and teachers succeed in a challenging, inviting, safe, and caring school environment. At the end of one of the days I asked this group to ‘tweet’ about the upcoming school year and the jobs we all love. Here are a few of those statements from your school leaders: Defining Barrow BOLD: Give students the best 7 hours of their life. Every day.

Dreams and goals become attainable when everyone works together!

GWINNETT

Continued from 5A benefit of learning from the experience of experts in the field as they participate in internships and interact with Academy advisory boards made up of professionals from the various fields. These are just a few of the innovative practices of the Academy model that will help ensure students

Dr. Chris McMichael is leading the Barrow County School System and urging the community to be Barrow BOLD in support of education in the county.

Together we can be Barrow BOLD by listening to our most important asset. Our students.

It takes all types of leaders and leadership styles working together to support a highly effective school system.

Together, we can be Barrow BOLD by having high expectations for ourselves and others.

Reflecting on our practices and collaborating with others leads to continued growth.

Collaborative leadership is a bridge to overcome barriers.

Together we can be Barrow BOLD by listening to new ideas.

Beyond blessed and excited to be BOLD for Barrow County students and teachers with these Barrow BOLD Leaders!

Barrow BOLD means being proactive rather than reactive.

Together we can be Barrow BOLD by expanding our focus to include all our students K12.

We can be Barrow BOLD by working together and trusting that we all have the best interests of children at the core of our decisions.

I’m truly committed to the “GG” but even more to Barrow County Schools!

Barrow BOLD and ready to make a difference!

The Sims Academy staff is ready to be Barrow BOLD! I can be Barrow BOLD by collaborating with others to tap into their strengths for accomplishing the task of student learning.

Together we can be Barrow BOLD by communicating effectively, building positive relationships, and putting students first.

RMS is committed to being Barrow BOLD! I am committed to collaborative leadership and teamwork in providing the best support services to Barrow’s educators.

Together we can be Barrow BOLD by focusing on the positive, eliminating the negative, and striving for success!

Together we can be Barrow Bold by developing a cohesive team who truly cares about all our students As you can see, the leadership of the Barrow County School District,

your school district, is up to the challenge! My challenge to our parents and community as we move into this school year is this: Be Barrow BOLD for your children and your school system. Support their teachers and their schools in any way you

receive the highest levels of education and exposure to postsecondary education, career opportunities and real-life experiences.

If, for some reason, a child does not get off his or her Gwinnett County School bus at the scheduled bus stop, parents or guardians should call their local school. If they can’t reach the school, they may call transportation at 770-513-6686.

possibly can. Without the support of our parents and community, our schools cannot be as effective as they need to be. Likewise, without our schools, our community cannot thrive and reach its full potential. Please never hesitate to provide us with vital constructive feedback and ideas. We may not always be perfect, but we have each promised this community to work as hard as we can to provide our students with outstanding academic and school programs to help them grow into the best citizens and people they can be.

On behalf of our teachers, staff members, and Board of Education, thank you for sharing your children with us each and every day!

All the best, Chris McMichael

Back-to-school tax-free holiday set for Aug. 1-2

Oct. 3-5 is also tax-free days for appliance purchases, more In April, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed House Bill 958, legislation that will make shopping for back-toschool supplies this year just a little bit easier.

The bill extended the statewide back-to-school tax-free holiday and ENERGY STAR and WaterSense appliance tax-free holiday weekends for an additional two years.

The bill is a direct result of the Governor’s Competitiveness Initiative and is a continuation of the Georgia Jobs and Family Tax Reform Plan originally signed into law in 2012.

“The sales tax holidays will allow Georgia’s families to save money on those nec-

essary items for school and on appliances that will help conserve Georgia’s energy resources,” Deal said. “This tax reform package has made our state a better place to work and raise a family, and I will continue my commitment to maintaining our status as having one of the lowest per capita taxpayer burdens in the country.”

Over the two-year time period, the two-day back-toschool holiday, taking place this year on Aug. 1-2, will save Georgians up to $143 million and the energy efficient household appliance tax holiday, taking place this year on Oct. 3-5, will save taxpayers $2.6 million.

AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • COMMERCIAL

Call us today and find out why our clients love Bingham Insurance Group

706-684-0040 • info@binghaminsurancegroup.com 6454 Highway 53, Braselton, Georgia 30517 www.binghaminsurancegroup.com

Commerce City Schools 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

schools

The Paper | Thursday, July 31, 2014

7A

Feedback sought on Jefferson City Schools ‘overreaching’ federal begin classes on Aug. 1 government regulations School hours change governing nutrition In response to new federal school nutrition regulations, State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge and the State Board of Education recently initiated the rulemaking process to amend the state board rule to comply with the federal Healthy, Hunger-free Kids Act of 2010.

Federal regulations require these new standards were effective on July 1.

The proposed amended rule will include provisions that require local school systems to have policies regarding the sale of competitive foods during school and school-related activities (fundraisers). The rule will also contain new definitions for “competitive foods”, school campus and school day.

The initiated rule will allow schools to hold 30 fundraisers per school

per school year that are food-related and that do not meet the nutrition standards established by federal law.

The GaDOE will also develop a procedure for school districts to obtain a temporary exemption from the SBOE approved fundraiser limit (30) on a case-by-case basis.

State Board of Education Chair Helen Rice and Superintendent Barge stated, “These new federal guidelines limiting food and beverage fundraisers are an absolute overreach of the federal government. Tough economic times have translated into fewer resources and these fundraisers allow our schools to raise a considerable amount of money for very worthwhile education programs. While we are concerned about the obesity epidemic, lim-

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta experts offer back-toschool tips When it is time to go back to school, your kids’ focus should be to learn important things like reading, writing and arithmetic. Your focus, as a parent, should be to keep your kids healthy so they can learn and grow.

To help you do that, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta offers some back-to-school tips centered on common school-related issues: • Pack Smart – Backpacks are a very handy way for your child to carry his books and other school materials, but they can also put strain on his back muscles and joints and cause back pain if used incorrectly. When fully loaded, your child’s backpack should weigh less than 15 percent of his body weight.

• Keep Bullies at Bay – Fifty percent of students report having bullied someone in the past. Bullies often pick on someone over whom they think they can have power, and they act this way to gain attention. There are several signs that a child is being bullied and ways to deal with those situations.

• Curb the Germs – Exposure to germs can be a big problem as children go back to school. Germs can be found in all kinds of places and can be spread by any child, adolescent, teen or adult. Addressing the spread of germs in schools is essential to the health of your child. Nearly 22 million school days are lost in the U.S. each year due to the common cold alone.

• Fuel for School – A new school year means getting your kids back into a routine of smart eating so they can perform their best while learning. Whether your child gets food from the school caf-

eteria or brings something from home, it is important to ensure they are eating a wellbalanced meal that provides them with the proper daily nutrients.

• Get Sleep Savvy – Getting enough sleep is important to a student’s physical health and school performance, yet many kids are still in their summer sleep patterns. Children’s experts provide parents quick and simple tips to get their kids back on a school sleep schedule.

For more detailed information about Children’s Back-to-School tips, please click on the links above.

These tips are intended for media use. Please credit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a not-for-profit organization, is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Our specialized care helps children get better faster and live healthier lives. Managing more than 850,000 patient visits annually at three hospitals and 24 neighborhood locations, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. With generous philanthropic and volunteer support, Children’s has impacted the lives of children in Georgia, the United States and throughout the world. Visit www.choa.org for more information.

iting food and beverage fundraisers at schools and school-related events is not the solution to solving it.

“We have faith in our local schools to make good decisions on behalf of children. That is why we have initiated this rule that gives schools the maximum flexibility in determining how many food and beverage fundraisers they choose to hold. We welcome the public’s feedback during this review period,” said Rice and Barge.

If you would like to provide feedback, send an email to policy@doe.k12. ga.us.

Some students in the Jefferson City School System are getting to sleep a little later in the coming school year.

The Jefferson Board of Education approved changes in its school start times for Jefferson Middle School and Jefferson High School.

Both Jefferson Elementary School and Jefferson Academy will start classes five minutes earlier than last year, with students at Jefferson Middle and Jefferson High beginning class 30 minutes later.

The new start and end times for each school are: •Jefferson Elementary: 7:35 a.m., 2:25 p.m.

•Jefferson Academy: 7:25 a.m., 2:40 p.m.

•Jefferson Middle: 8:20 a.m., 3:35 p.m.

•Jefferson High: 8:20 a.m., 3:25 p.m.

Two bus routes will be run this school year The Jefferson City Schools buses will be

running two routes for its four schools beginning the 2014-2015 school year. The first routes will be only for Jefferson Elementary and Jefferson Academy students. The elementary route will start at 6:30 a.m. with the last pick-up around 7:10 a.m.

The Jefferson Middle and Jefferson High routes will begin at approximately 7:20 a.m. and end around 8:10 a.m.

Students will only be allowed to ride the route for their specific school: Jefferson Elementary and Jefferson Academy students will ride the first routes – Jefferson Middle and Jefferson High students will not be allowed on these buses. Jefferson Middle and Jefferson High students students will ride the second routes – Jefferson Elementary and Jefferson Academy students will not be allowed on these buses.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to have their children students at the bus stop at the appropriate time(s). If you have any questions, contact your child’s school or the transportation department (706-367-1787 or email bustransportation@jeffcityschools. org).

The community breakfast was held July 30 with Jefferson High alum Pat Williamson as guest speaker.

AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • COMMERCIAL

Call us today and find out why our clients love Bingham Insurance Group

706-684-0040 • info@binghaminsurancegroup.com 6454 Highway 53, Braselton, Georgia 30517 www.binghaminsurancegroup.com

Jefferson City Public Schools 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

Thursday, July 31, 2014

forum

8A

Singing praise for a friend’s ideal funeral Death is the one event in life that will eventually happen. It is also the one in which we are least prepared.

I find it particularly sad when someone who has died leaves instructions they want no funeral service.

While the departed person is the guest of honor at a funeral, it really isn’t for them. It is for their friends and family to grieve and celebrate a life.

I read a book a few years ago called, “Being Dead Is No Excuse: The Official Southern Ladies Guide To Hosting the Perfect Funeral.” The book suggests the two biggest events of a Southerner’s life are a wedding a funeral. You have a year to plan a wedding, while a funeral must be put together in a matter of days.

Asa Autry died a couple of weeks ago. He lived two months shy of being 96 years old. He was a World War II Army veteran. For 27 years, Asa and his wife, Grace, hosted a reunion for Asa’s Army outfit. For years, they filled up hotel ballrooms with veterans from all across the country.

Sadly, as the Greatest Generation began dying off, so did the Army reunion.

Asa spent many years as a USDA poultry inspector. Grace worked for the old Gainesville Midland Railroad. They had friends everywhere.

I doubt Grace Autry has read the guide to good funerals, but she may have succeeded in throwing the closest thing I’ve seen to a perfect funeral.

Grace sings alto in the First Baptist Church choir and everybody loves her.

She is petite, cute and never has a hair out of place. As someone once said, she looks like she just stepped out of a bandbox. A bandbox was a type of box used by nicer clothing stores a couple of generations ago.

So when Grace asked if a few choir members would

Harris Blackwood sing for Asa, it was really no surprise 71 of us showed up.

Mark Green, the Alabama-born piano master who leads our music, played and sung “It Is Well With My Soul,” like it ought to be played and sung. I am pretty sure all 88 keys were used.

Then, Mildred Carpenter, who is one of my favorite people on the planet, played and sang “Amazing Grace” as only she can. Mildred has been playing for funerals since she was in grade school. She has played so many times she didn’t need a note of sheet music.

Several folks, including Bill Coates, Bruce Fields and Kent Murphey of the First Baptist staff, offered their remembrances of Asa, as did former Sheriff Steve Cronic, Asa’s nephew.

Sometimes, preachers get a little carried away with trying to scare folks into making professions of faith at funerals. I’ll hear about this, but I think that’s wrong.

The Bible says, “You’ll know a tree by the fruit it bears.” Asa Autry’s life was a tree filled with lots of lowhanging fruit. I want to live a life like that.

Asa’s funeral was a service of worship for God, respect for a man’s welllived life and an outpouring of love and comfort for his family.

Perfect? Somebody else will have to decide that. But I left with a lot of love in my heart for the man and the God who made him.

It doesn’t get much better than that.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

Steve Kelley Creators Syndicate

Wise parents who kept the faith There are few who cannot say truthfully that they miss their parents after death has laid claim to those loved ones. The parents who taught us, scolded us and, at times, annoyed us are never forgotten, never put away on a shelf to be remembered no more.

There are many things I miss. Unconditional love, for one. The knowledge that no matter how badly I misbehaved, I would always be loved. Reprimanded, yes. Taken to the backyard and instructed to “pick a switch” for a dose of “hickory tea,” for sure.

But always loved.

I miss how Mama or Daddy never saw favor in one person over the other, believing fervently that in God’s eyes, there are “no big I’s and little you’s. We’re all the same.”

Now, they did take exception to those who laid up drunk and didn’t provide for their families, always calling them “sorry” or “no account.” And, there was always certain to be an eyebrow or two raised over

Ronda Rich those who “never darkened the door of a church” with both of them allowing to how there would come “a day of reckonin’ because there always does.”

“Sooner or later, every knee shall bow,” Daddy would say. “I’ve never seen it fail — everyone realizes a need for the good Lord sooner or later.”

He would frown sadly.

“Problem is some are too proud to reach out and take hold of the outstretched hand.”

It is a grave loss, that of their calm assurance in times of uncertainty and tribulation. Daddy liked to call Mama “Doubtin’ Thomas” hearkening back to the Biblical disciple who struggled to have complete peace during difficult

Everyone realizes a need for the good Lord sooner or later... some are too proud to reach out and take hold of the outstretched hand.

times. Truth, though, is while Mama’s faith, like many, was pierceable, she worried far less than most.

She prayed, stood on her faith and sallied forth.

I shall never forget the day that Mama, at 84, was being transported to the operating room for a triple bypass (the mention of her devotion to Crisco during this time would raise her blood pressure significantly), and I followed the gurney to the last possible step. Just outside the swinging doors to the operating room, the nurses stopped and said, “This is as far as you can go.”

My eyes filled with tears.

It was a tricky operation for a woman of her age. Mama took my hand, she kissed it and then smiled beatifically.

“Don’t worry about me.

Whatever happens, I’m a winner either way. I either get to come back and see y’all or I get to see your daddy.”

She smiled again. It was not false bravado. She meant it. Albeit that when she opened her eyes after hours of surgery, I think she might have been a bit disappointed that it was me and Louise that she saw, not Daddy and St. Peter.

I cling to the pieces of wisdom they left behind.

Some simple, some com-

plex, but all accurate and smart. Take, for instance, the other day when Tink and I were almost home and he noted that the car was on empty.

“Do you want to fill it now or do you want me to do it tomorrow?”

I smiled remembering how Daddy always filled his tank when it got to half a tank. “Don’t ever park a car empty in the driveway. What if you had an emergency in the middle of the night and needed to get there and you couldn’t find an open gas station or you didn’t have the time to waste?”

Twice I can recall emergency calls that came in the dark of night when, out of the blue, death beckoned and I had to jump from bed, grab clothes and head for the car. Both times, gratefully, the tank had gas.

“Get gas now,” I said.

“For Daddy’s sake. And ours.”

There’s one thing that pricks at me still: Did I hear it all? Did I lay claim to all the wisdom they had?

I hope so.

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

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.

Letters policy Send letters to editor@clickthepaper.com; fax, 706-658-0177; or P.O. Box 430, Hoschton, GA 30548. Please include name, hometown and phone number. Letters should be limited to 300 words on one topic and may be edited.

P.O. Box 430 Hoschton, GA 30548 www.clickthepaper.com

General Manager Norman Baggs Editor LeAnne Akin

Einsteins line up alphabetically by height One of my favorite college football coaches is LSU’s Les Miles.

I don’t particularly like LSU, or think Les Miles is a great coach, for that matter. The reason he’s one of my favorites is that you never know what’s going to come out of his mouth, be it during a halftime interview, a lunch, or at last week’s SEC Media Days.

Asked about his recent family vacation in Austin, Texas, the “Mad Hatter” said: “It was miserable. I hated it. But it was great fun.”

That reminded me of some of my favorite sports quotes I’ve encountered over the years. Some are from famous coaches and players, some infamous.

Some smart-alecky, some ignorant. Some, well, it’s hard to tell. You be the judge.

New Orleans Saint running back George Rogers, when asked about the upcoming season: “I want to rush for 1,000 or 1,500 yards, whichever comes first.”

Upon hearing Joe Jacoby

Len Robbins of the Washington Redskins say “I’d run over my own mother to win the Super Bowl,” Matt Millen (then of the Raiders) said, “To win the Super Bowl, I’d run over Joe’s mom, too.”

Football commentator and former player Joe Theismann, in 1996: “Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein.”

Former major league baseball player Tito Fuentes: “They shouldn’t throw at me. I’m the father of five or six kids.”

Bill Peterson, former FSU football coach: “You guys line up alphabetically by height.” He also said, “You guys pair up in groups of three, then line up in a circle.”

Boxing promoter Dan Duva on Mike Tyson hooking up again with promoter

Your government officials U.S. government Sen. Saxby Chambliss, 416 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-224-

Don King: “Why would anyone expect him to come out (of prison) smarter?

He went to prison for three years, not Princeton.”

Shaquille O’Neal, on whether he had visited the Parthenon during his visit to Greece: “I can’t really remember the names of the clubs we went to.”

Chuck Nevitt (whom I saw play in high school in Marietta), when he was at N.C. State, explaining to Coach Jimmy Valvano why he appeared nervous at a practice: “My sister’s expecting a baby, and I don’t know if I’m going to be an uncle or an aunt.”

Steve Spurrier, telling Gator fans (when he was Florida’s football coach) about a fire at Auburn’s football dorm that destroyed 20 books: “But the real tragedy was that 15 hadn’t been colored yet.”

NBA broadcaster, and former coach and player, Doug Collins: “Any time Detroit scores more than 100 points, and holds the other team below 100 points, they almost always win.”

3521, 770-763-9090; chambliss. senate.gov Sen. Johnny Isakson, 131 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-2243643, 770-661-0999; isakson. senate.gov

Lincoln Kennedy, former NFL offensive lineman, on his decision not to vote: “I was going to write myself in, but I was afraid I’d get shot.”

The late, great Frank Layden, coach of the Utah Jazz, on a former player: “I told him, ‘Son, what is it with you? Is it ignorance or apathy?’ He said, ‘Coach, I don’t know and I don’t care.’”

Torrin Polk, then a University of Houston receiver, on his coach, John Jenkins: “He treats us like men. He lets us wear earrings.”

Shelby Metcalf, former basketball coach at Texas A&M, recounting what he told a player who received four F’s and one D: “Son, it looks to me like you’re spending too much time on one subject.”

Former major league baseball outfielder Oscar Gamble, on something: “They don’t think it be like it is, but it do.”

I agree. Maybe.

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

U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, 513 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, 202-225-9893; 111 Green St. SE, Gainesville, GA 30501, 770-297-3388; dougcollins.house. gov

local

The Paper | Thursday, July 31, 2014

9A

Obituaries Donald William Carlson

Died July 12, 2014 Donald William Carlson, 93, of Alpharetta, formerly of Daytona Beach, Fla., died Saturday, July 12, 2014.

Born in Tonawanda, N.Y., he was a son of the late Elmer and Margaret Swansfeger Carlson. He was a retired salesman, was of the Methodist faith, a Navy veteran of World War II and past commander of American Legion Post 264.

Survivors are his wife, Naomi Joyce Minor Carlson of Alpharetta; sons, William Donald Carlson and his wife Suzanne of Jefferson and James Gunnar Carlson and his wife Cindy of Longneck, Dela, brother and sisterin-law, Robert and Carole Carlson, Victor of New York; sister, Gloria Clark of North Tonawanda, N.Y.; grandchildren, Tracy (Mark) Sadowski, Dawn (Giorgio) Giovinazzo, Trevor Carlson (Laura), Denise Carlson, Erik Carlson (Victoria) and Laura Crawn (Justin); and several great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at noon on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Deacon John Burke and the Rev. Dale Jones officiating. The family will receive friends after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, Georgia Chapter,, P.O. Box 49416, Atlanta, GA 30359.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, July 31, 2014

Vivian Healan

Died July 27, 2014 Mrs. Vivian Healan, 74, of Hoschton, died Sunday, July 27, 2014.

She was a daughter of the late Norman C. and Bertha Mae Elder Dangar. She was also preceded in death by siblings, LaVerne Shedd, Mary Ann Siple and Charles Dangar. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Horace J. Healan of Hoschton; children, Denise Smith of Carnesville and David Healan and Jeff Healan,

both of Hoschton; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sister, Jean Shoemaker of Winder.

A graveside service was held Tuesday, July 29, 2014, in Hoschton Cemetery.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 31, 2014

Phillip Marion Howard

Died July 25, 2014 Phillip Marion Howard, 60, of Jefferson, died Friday, July 25, 2014.

Phillip enjoyed camping and had a passion for cars. He was a devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather. He was preceded in Howard death by his parents, DL and Frances Howard; brothers, Donald Howard, David Howard, DL “Buster” Howard and Carl Howard; and sisters, Tempy Humphries and Frances Cagle.

Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Cleda Howard; sons, Phillip L. Howard and Nicholas Howard; daughter, Candace Howard; brothers, William Howard and wife Dawn, and Joe Howard; sister, Cathy Jones; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at Rocky Grove Baptist Church in Tiger. Interment will follow at Rocky Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Jimmy Howard officiating.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, July 31, 2014

Kenneth Johnson

Died July 18, 2014 Kenneth Lawrence Johnson, 62, of Hoschton, died Friday, July 18, 2014, at Agape Hospice following a long battle with cancer.

Born in Jacksonville, Fla., on July 9, 1952, he was a son of the late George and Madge Johnson. He was a loving husband, father and Pop. Survivors include his wife, Diane; children, Amber and

CHURCH NEWS Continued from 3A

sss First Baptist Church, located at 246 Washington St., in Jefferson, will host Men’s First and Goal: Life Coaching for Men from 6:15-7:15 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 4.

All men are invited to eat breakfast in thefellowship hall and hear guest speaker Ron Link, Basketball Coach for Athens Christian School.

Bring a friend.

Coach Link has been a basketball coach and teacher at the high school, junior college and Division-1 level for 40-plus years. He has coached and been a guest speaker in summer camps and clinics around the south. He is known for his optimism and enthusiasm, and is

also affectionately called the “Quote Man” by many of his former students and players.

He is the author of three books: “50 Characteristics for Completing the Puzzle of Life,” “Rebuilding the Heart: Piece by Piece” and “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made.”

He is a member of the International Speakers Network and uses his ability to motivate and inspire young people in the “game of life.”

He was selected to coach the Atlanta Team in the famous “Boston Shootout,” and his Atlanta Team won this national tournament five times.

Coach Link was inducted into the “Boston Shootout Hall of Fame” for his successes as the Atlanta coach. During this period,

Kayla; grandson, Colin; sisters, Susan (Lamar) Thornbrough and Jan (Paul) Fann; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate Ken’s life was held Saturday, July 26, 2014, at Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church in Dacula. A reception was held following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the family at 1165 Smoke Hill Lane, Hoschton, GA 30548, to offset medical costs.

Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford The Paper, July 31, 2014

John Marion

Died July 28, 2014 John Marion, 82, of Flowery Branch, died at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 28, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. The Rev. Dave Channell will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2.

Born Oct. 26, 1931, he was a son of the late Grace Hughes and Duke Marion. When his father passed away prematurely, John left school in the eighth grade to help support his mother and brothers. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1950. As a machine gun unit leader, he served his country in the assault and seizure of Inchon, the capture and securing of Seoul, the Wosan-HungnamChosin campaign and operations against the enemy in South and Central Korea.

As a Purple Heart recipient and earning the rank of sergeant, John returned to the United States and served an additional four years in the USMC Reserves. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 1959.

His professional life began as a salesman for E.J. Smith & Sons in Charlotte, N.C. With George and Wayne Smith as mentors, John rose in the company ranks until he became president of Sedco Inc., a subsidiary of

he coached more than 100 Division-1 players and 20 of them went on to play in the NBA. He has been selected as the “Coach of the Year” 25 times and has won more than 75 percent of his games throughout his career.

Link has led the Eagles of Athens Christian to four straight region titles, with a 19-0 record. Last year, his team won 20 out of 24 regular season games and advanced to the final four of the state tournament.

Link’s major goal in life is to tell others what Christ means to him.

He uses the phrase “Our Mission is Transition” for his teams to get up and down the floor.

Call Senior Pastor Dr. Michael Helms at 706367-8332. sss Jackson County Baptist Church is now offering a new addictions

E.J. Smith & Sons, founded in Atlanta. After retiring, John remained active on the board of directors and as a consultant for Sedco Inc., until his death.

John was also preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph Gene Marion and Duke (Buck) Marion; and daughters, Lynda Anne Marion and Lisa Carol Marion Parker.

Survivors include his beloved wife and best friend of 40 years, Cathy Elkins Marion; daughter, Sharyn Eleanor Marion; grandchildren, Matthew Parker (Kelsie), Jonathan Parker (Alania), Olivia Marion Rothgeb and Sydney Marion Rothgeb; great-grandchildren, Brody Parker and Max Boyles Parker; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Ross Elkins; brotherin-law, Dell Elkins (Debbie); sister-in-law, Mildred Yandle Marion; and many devoted nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family wishes to extend special love and appreciation to Dr. Range, Dr. Ballard and Emily Barnes, RN. Everyone who knows John is asked to celebrate his life in their own way. Raising a glass of their favorite beverage in his memory would be appropriate. John wished that any memorials be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (Woundedwarriorproject.org) and Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center Inc. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, July 31, 2014

Amanda Cheyenne Martin

Died July 23, 2014 Amanda Cheyenne Martin, 35, of Winder, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014.

Amanda was known for her cheerful, outgoing personality. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jackie Culver Johnson.

A funeral service was held Saturday, July 26, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Gober and the Rev. Hal McElhannon officiating. Interment was in the Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery.

program. Reformers Unanimous will be meeting at 7 p.m. each Friday at Jackson County Baptist Church, located at 79 Memorial Drive. Call 706-367-1838.

The goal at Reformers Unanimous is to reject the glamour of addictive behavior and reveal its true destructive nature to those who are bound. Family members and others who are attempting to help others are invited.

Those completing the program have an 80 percent success rate, according to Pastor Jack Lawson.

The addiction helpline is 866-733-6768 (866-REFORMU) or visit reformu.com

To submit your Church News or special happenings, contact editor@clickthepaper.com

Survivors include her husband, Stan Martin; daughter, Amber Martin of; father, Larrell Johnson of Winder; sister, Cindy Pourron of Winder; and brother, Dwayne Johnson of Winder.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 31, 2014

Steven J. Melnick

Died July 27, 2014 Steven J. Melnick, 65, of Hoschton, died Sunday, July 27, 2014.

Steven was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend.

He served in the United States Air Force during Melnick the Vietnam War and was employed for more than 25 years for Motorola of Gwinnett. He and his wife Helena were married in 1970 in Bloomfield, Conn.

Survivors include the love of his life, Helena Melnick; daughters, Tracey Slack and husband Paul of Miami, Fla., and Sandra Rack and husband Chris of Braselton; brother, George Melnick and wife Elaine of Conn.; sister, Cindy J. Melnick-Hahne and husband Ron of Fla.; granddaughters, Alyssa and Brianna; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org/donate.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, July 31, 2014

Perry Louis Mote

Died July 24, 2014 Perry Louis Mote, 62, of Talmo, died Thursday, July 24, 2014.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Allie Mote; brothers, Jessie Mote and James Mote; and sister, Ruby Mote.

Survivors include his sons, Chasen Mote and significant other Cory Firestine, Frankie Mote and wife Jamaica and Leon Mote; daughters, Sandra Hinkelman and Tanya Robinson and husband Shane; brothers, Terry Mote and wife Alma; three grandchildren; and a great grandchild.

A memorial service was held Monday, July 28, 2014, at Lawson Funeral Home.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, July 31, 2014

Theresa Motes

Died July 27, 2014 Theresa Motes, 55, of Gainesville, died Sunday,

July 27, 2014.

Arrangements are being handled by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highwayy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

The Paper, July 31, 2014

Bobby Parks

Died July 23, 2014 Bobby Parks, 84, of Hoschton, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014.

A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was a son of the late Howell and Lois Mauldin Parks. He was also preceded by a sister, Geraldine Berryman.

Mr. Parks was a member of Auburn Masonic Lodge #230 F. & A. M. and Sharon Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon. He was employed for 32 years at E. V. Camp Steel Works in Decatur and 18 years with Ninth District Opportunity in Gainesville as Weatherization Director. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Thompson Parks; children, Kay (David) Laws and Darryl (Anita) Parks, all of Hoschton; grandchildren, Carly Melin, Hillary Beaulieu, Dustin (Jessica) Parks and Hannah Parks; greatgrandchildren, Jonah Melin, Huck Melin, Eli Melin, Benaiah Melin and Fox Beaulieu; and brother, Jarrell Parks of Auburn.

A funeral service was held Friday, July 25, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Melin and the Rev. Bobby Brown officiating.

Interment was in Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Le Gibson officiating.

Memorials may be made to Sharon Baptist Church, 1059 Dee Kennedy Road, Auburn, GA 30680 or the American Stroke Association P. O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 31, 2014

Houa Yong Xiong

Died July 23, 2014 Houa Yong Xiong, 72, of Oxford, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014.

The graveside service and interment will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, at Laurel Hills Memory Gardens in Hiawassee.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, until 7 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, July 31, 2014

SOUTHFuneral Home and Cemetery

Sparks Bowers/Funeral Director

The Area’s Only Full Service Funeral Home 4121 Falcon Pkwy, Flowery Branch Located just 1/4 mile North of Atlanta Falcon Training Complex

770-967-5555

We Accept All Pre-Arrangements

Peace of mind you deserve...

The Oaks at Braselton

Live Music Wednesday Nights!

Open Sun – Thur 11am-10pm: Fri & Sat 11am – 10:30pm

Tuesdays - $1.00 12 oz draft beer Wednesdays - $2.75 12 oz Margaritas Mixed Drinks, Beer & Wine Served Everyday 55 Freedom Parkway, Hoschton 30548

706-824-0209

www.lagunamexicangrill.com

Buy 1 Lunch Combo with 2 soft drinks and get 1 FREE No substitutions Mon. - Sat.Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Expires 9/30/14

1 FREE Small Cheese Dip with the purchase of 2 Dinner Entrees and 2 soft drinks Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Expires 9/30/14

Horizons is uniquely designed for those with Alzheimer’s and other related dementia. Our Programming enables our residents to live with encouraged dignity and individuality, while being provided the special comfort care they deserve.

The Oaks at Braselton is a different kind of Assisted Living community - a difference which comes from the many extra things that we do every day. The love, compassion and understanding that can only come from a dedicated family staff.

Come visit The Oaks at Braselton and experience what true family ownership of an Assisted Living community means.

Committed to serving with faith, knowledge, compassion and love! ~ The Salabarria Family

www.oaksseniorliving.com 5373 Thompson Mill Road • Hoschton, GA 30548 • Phone: 770-965-7003

10A

The Paper | Thursday, July 31, 2014

Milton Martin Honda Advantage

Huge Selection • Low Price • Great Buying Experience • More $ For Your Trade

QUALITY PRE-OWNED SPECIALS 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CONVERTIBLE STK#29677A, LEATHER, MP3/CD MULTI DISC, RED RAVE PEARL, 53K MILES

14,388

$ 2012 HONDA CIVIC

STK#P9360, PRICED BELOW MARKET, ONE OWNER, MP3/CD, 23K MILES, HONDA CERTIFIED

15,788

$

2012 HONDA ODYSSEY

STK# P9330, ONE OWNER, CRYSTAL BLACK PEARL, MP3/CD, 33K MILES, HONDA CERTIFIED

28,288

$

2013 FORD ECONOLINE VAN STK#P9212, PRICED BELOW MARKET, WILL SELL FAST! 14K MILES

19,388

$

2012 HONDA CRV LX

STK#P9446, MP3/CD, ONE OWNER, BLACK CRYSTAL PEARL, 23K MILES, HONDA CERTIFIED

20,988

$

2011 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING

15,288

20,688

$

17,688

28,788

$

$

13,888

$

$

2014 CHEROLET CRUZE

2013 HONDA CIVIC SI

2011 TOYOTA CAMRY LE

STK#29766A, NAVI & ENT SYSTEM, LEATHER, ONE OWNER, 43K MILES HONDA CERTIFIED

STK# P9240, MP3/CD, ONE OWNER, EXCELLENT FUEL ECONOMY, 16K MILES

STK#P9428, NEW TIRES, ONE OWNER, SUNROOF, MP3/CD, 18K MILES, HONDA CERTIFIED

2013 FORD FOCUS

STK#P9223, ONE OWNER, MP3/CD, STK#P9241, LOW MILES, SUNROOF, EXCELLENT GAS MILEAGE, 36K MILES MP3/CD, ONE OWNER, 21K MILES

2007 FORD MUSTANG GT

STK#P9487, LEATHER, MULTI DISC, VISTA BLUE METALLIC, 96K MILES

16,488

$

2008 NISSAN QUEST

STK# P9227, ONE OWNER, PRICED BELOW MARKET, 65K MILES

11,488

$

2012 HONDA CRV EX

STK#P9438, ONE OWNER, EXCELLENT CONDITION, WILL SELL FAST, 29K MILES, HONDA CERTIFIED

21,988

$

Don’t Drive a Car You Hate!

2010 HONDA CIVIC LX

STK#P8991, MP3.CD, GREAT GAS MILAGE, POPULAR COLOR, 64K MILES

12,688

$

2012 FIAT 500

STK#P9389, LEATHER, SUNROOF, MP3/CD PLAYER, 48K MILES

11,688

$

2011 KIA FORTE LX

STK# P9266, MP3/CD, GREAT MPG!, POPULAR COLOR COMBO, 67K MILES

9,988

$

All vehicles subject to prior sale. Sales tax and tag fees not included.

NEED CREDIT?

YOUR JOB IS YOUR CREDIT!

• BAD CREDIT • NO CREDIT • BANKRUPT

• FIRST TIME BUYER • OPEN CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCIES WELCOME

Come By or Call Audra Bachman at 678-989-5462

Milton Martin Honda

WELCOMES MARK GITTENS TO OUR STAFF. MARK BRINGS 24 YEARS EXPERIENCE SERVING THE GAINESVILLE AREA!

2420 Browns Bridge Road Gainesville, GA

HOURS: Monday- Friday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

770-534-0086 www.miltonmartinhonda.com

CMYK Thursday, July 31, 2014

Sports

B

Gresham Motorsports gets TV time slots From The Paper staff reports

Carolinas Production Group announced on Tuesday the first flight of air dates for the Sunoco 125 presented by Schoenfeld Headers. The Super Late Model event was taped at Gresham Motorsports Park on Saturday, July 12.

Headlining the initial group of Sunoco 125 broadcasts will be a Sunday, Aug. 3 telecast on FOX Sports South at 2 p.m. Eastern time.

According to the initial flight, FOX Sports South will show the event a total of four times

including in prime time on Sunday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m.

FOX Sports South will also telecast the Sunoco 125 presented by Schoenfeld Headers on Sunday, Aug. 17 at 3 a.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 5 p.m.

Also included in the first round of television are eight dates on Untamed Sports Television Network – a national digital sub channel – and a pair of Comcast Network dates.

In all, the Sunoco 125 presented by Schoenfeld Headers will be beamed into more nearly 110 million households.

Watch your local listings and visit www. racegmp.com and the GMP Facebook page for the day and time the race will be shown in your area.

You can also follow Gresham Motorsports Park on Facebook and on Twitter at GreshamMP. Finally, you can view dozens of videos featuring various GMP events – including the entire Larry Fleeman Memorial 100 taped earlier this year - by accessing YouTube and typing in GreshamMP. Additional GMP YouTube race videos are available on the GMP

website.

In 2014, GMP will host four nationally televised Pro and Super Late Model events - including the 31st annual World Crown 300. It also features eight Stockerama events where seven divisions - Outlaw Late Models, Trucks, Renegade Street Stocks, Sportsman, FWD’s (Front Wheel Drives), Legends and Bandoleros - will compete on both the GMP half- andquarter-mile ovals all in one night.

See GRESHAM, 2B

FAMILY TIES

Mill Creek siblings sharing lacrosse honor: Both named to the Team Georgia roster

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

Sports has a unique way of bringing families closer together. Whether it is cheering for the same team, or giving each other grief because one person’s team beat the other’s.

The bond of a relationship and sports can always have close ties for families and their memories.

For Zach and Meredith Roper – a brother and sister duo from Mill Creek High School – lacrosse is the bond that ties them together.

Both made Team Georgia for the Brine National Lacrosse Classic held in Maryland, June 30 through July 3.

Zach – a rising junior – made the high school 2015-2016 graduating class team. Meredith – an incoming freshman – was selected to the middle school team.

“Lacrosse has been in my life since I was about 11 years old and is extremely special to me because it has always been my favorite thing to do,” Zach said. “When I was younger, I played multiple sports, but as I got older, I loved lacrosse so much that I wanted to shift all of my attention to it alone.

“It got even better when my sister started playing also and she immediately loved it just as much as I did.”

He said it was “awesome” to teach his sister how to play the sport in the backyard of their home.

For The Paper

Mill Creek High School siblings Meredith and Zach Roper both made the Team Georgia roster for the Brine National Lacrosse Classic held June 30 through July 3 in Maryland. Zach is a rising junior, while Meredith will be a freshman.

Now, they practice in the backyard together and are able to point errors out to each other because they are used to the others’ skill set, he added.

Zach said he was “fortunate” to make Team Georgia for a second time, as he was also selected to last year’s team.

“Being able to put on that Georgia uniform – along with Meredith – is a memory that we will have forever. Being able to represent my state – along with my team from back home – was an

See FAMILY TIES, 2B

Jackson Co. baseball players reunite for alum game Celebrating with walk-off, 2-run homer for 10-9 win

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

Reunions are a time for individuals to catch up on years gone by.

People want to find out what has happened in one’s life and reminisce on memories that everyone remembers with great fondness.

For the Jackson County Comprehension High School baseball team, their reunion took place at a spot they are all familiar with – the baseball diamond.

Former and current Panther players gathered Saturday at the Jackson County baseball field for an alumni game and home run derby.

“This is about (past players) coming back and having a good time,” said Jackson County head coach Tommy Fountain. “We ended up having 17 of them come back and play (this year).”

The alumni game was a landslide for six innings, but an 8-2 lead evaporated to a 9-8 deficit for one team.

However, in the seventh and final inning, a walk-off, two-run home run secured a 10-9 victory. The teams were mixed with coaches, current and former players.

Patrick Overstreet smashed two home runs during the game.

“It’s a great way to end the summer going into the school year,” Fountain said.

He added that it’s great to see where the players are at in life that are out of college, as well as have players come back and play that are currently playing college

See ALUMNI GAME, 2B

Doug Chellew The Paper

Players celebrate a two-run, walk-off home run during the Jackson County Panthers’ baseball team’s alumni day. The final score of the game was 10-9.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

YOUTH GOLF

local BASEBALL

Jackson County Area Chamber Golf Classic

Reunion junior camp

Junior Panther Travel Ball tryouts

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s Golf Classic will be held Friday, Aug. 22, at Traditions of Braselton Golf Club. This annual event welcomes teams and individuals of all skill levels using a four-man scramble format with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost for a foursome is $500. Mulligan packages for entire team is $120; individual mulligan packages are $35.

Sponsorships are available. For information, contact the Chamber office at 706-387-0300 or email mbritt@jacksoncountyga.com.

Reunion Golf Club will host a junior golf camp for boys and girls ages 7-15, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 4-7.

It includes course time, games and instruction. The cost is $275 for a member/resident and $300 for a non-member/non-resident.

Visit reuniongolfclub.com, or call 770-9678300.

The Jackson County Junior Panther Travel Baseball Program will host an open tryout for its 2015 10-and-under and 12-and-under teams on Sunday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. at the Jackson County High School baseball field. Anyone with questions may contact Jason Youngblood at 678-859-0714. The Jackson County Junior Panther Baseball Program is a United States Specialty Sports Association feeder program for Jackson County Comprehension High School, and is endorsed by the JCCHS coaching staff and JCCHS Baseball Booster Club.

2B

sports

The Paper | Thursday, July 31, 2014

Ready to go after Barrow Bash

Lady Panthers’ volleyball team set to begin new season of action

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

For The Paper

Mill Creek High School siblings Meredith and Zach Roper made the Team Georgia roster for the Brine National lacrosse tournament held June 30 through July 3 in Maryland. Meredith will be a freshman at Mill Creek High while Zach is a rising junior.

FAMILY TIES Continued from 1B

amazing feeling,” Zach explained.

“It was a huge honor to make Team Georgia after seeing the talent at tryouts.”

Zach’s team went 2-2, beating Team Indiana and Virginia, and losing to Team Maryland and New Jersey. The team’s record wasn’t enough to put them in the playoffs, but he said they “played great.”

“Overall, it was an amazing experience and a great chance to measure my skill against some of the best players from around the Zach Roper Mill Creek High junior country,” he added.

Meredith has played lacrosse since she was in the sixth grade, saying she was “hooked” the minute the stick hit her hand.

One of the main reasons she gave lacrosse a chance was Zach, because it was his “true passion” after playing it for a few years, she said.

“He and I used to throw around in the backyard and I really credit him for my love of the game,” she explained.

“He’s an awesome role model for me…He’s literally my best friend.”

She called her experience with Team Georgia “like no other,” and it was more special to be there with her brother.

She met great lacrosse players and was “in awe of all the talent” surrounding her during the tournament.

“Given that I will just be entering high school this fall, my hopes for lacrosse for now are just to continue to improve my game and have fun,” Meredith said. “I really do love this game and feel certain I will want to continue on at some point and play in college Meredith Roper if I’m ever presented the Mill Creek High freshman opportunity.”

It was a huge honor to make Team Georgia after seeing the talent at tryouts.

My hopes for lacrosse for now are just to continue to improve my game and have fun.

GRESHAM

Continued from 1B Here’s a list of the TV schedule

Television schedule – Sunoco 125 presented

by Schoenfeld Headers Friday, Aug. 1 Untamed Sports, 10 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 2 Untamed Sports, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 3 Untamed Sports, 9:30 p.m.

FOX Sports South, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 5 Untamed Sports, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 6 Untamed Sports, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 10 FOX Sports South, 8 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 11 Untamed Sports, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 14 Untamed Sports, 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 17 FOX Sports South, 3 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 19 FOX Sports South, 5 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 22 Untamed Sports, 9 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 24 Untamed Sports, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 27 The Comcast Network, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 30 The Comcast Network Mid-Atlantic, 4 p.m.

Additional air dates will be posted as various network viewing schedules are announced.

The Jackson County Comprehension High School volleyball team has practiced and conditioned all summer, looking forward to the start of a new season.

They lost seven seniors from last year’s team and have a new coach at the helm.

But, even amidst a rebuilding year, optimism seems to be percolating within the team.

The girls went head-tohead last week with some of the biggest and best schools from across the area and state at the 2014 Barrow Bash.

They played the likes of Apalachee, Flowery Branch and Mill Creek.

“It was good for us to see that we could hang with teams that big and still make some big plays against them,” said first-year head coach Debbie Hayes.

“Our defense steadily improved as we made adjustments throughout the week.

We had a mini-camp (last) Tuesday and Wednesday.

That brought a great ex-

Charles Phelps The Paper

Jackson County senior Kieanna Ledford goes up to attack the ball during last week’s Barrow Bash volleyball tournament at Apalachee High School. citement to our team as we learned new things and got to apply them in the games we played.”

With many departures, Hayes said some players have emerged to be part of the Lady Panthers’ starting lineup.

“All the (upcoming) seniors have a chance to start.

It is up to them who starts,”

she explained. “Those who work hard and show they want it more will be starting.”

She added that she has full “confidence” in any player she puts on the court and when one player was injured the first day of the bash, others stepped up and made some “great plays.”

Hayes said the team has a good rapport, and even though the coaching aspect is new for her, she taught most of the players while she was teaching at the middle school, she said.

However, she is bringing

something different that some players have not seen in season’s past – responsibility.

Hayes wants the team to be vocal and encourage each other, whether it is those playing, or those sitting at the given time.

“They just aren’t used to a coach that feels you have a responsibility on the bench as well as on the court,” she said.

Charles Phelps The Paper

Left: Jackson County Lady Panthers’ first-year volleyball head coach Debbie Hayes talks to her players during a timeout at last week’s Barrow Bash volleyball tournament at Apalachee High School.

Right: Jackson County senior Kelsey Zimmer serves the ball during last week’s Barrow Bash volleyball tournament at Apalachee High School.

ALUMNI GAME Continued from 1B

ball.

“I was joking with (Coach) Vance in the second inning, I looked at him and said, ‘It’s funny, every year, our alumni games get a little more competitive because the guys are a little better and better each time,’” Fountain said with a laugh.

“It’s fun, and again, today is a day to have fun. Today is a day to celebrate what we do.”

Andrew Fogarty took the home run derby crown, smashing two final-round home runs to clinch the victory against Overstreet.

“It’s a lot of fun to get out here and mix it up with the guys that used to be here and get out here and relive the old days,” said assistant coach Brian Vance.

“It’s cool to be able to come out and play when (normally) you have to sit there and coach, and you

Doug Chellew The Paper

Former Jackson County Panther baseball player Patrick Overstreet takes a swing during the home run derby as part of the Jackson County Panthers’ baseball team’s alumni day on Saturday. don’t really have control of the game. Then, you actually get to get out there and play, it’s a lot of fun. It’s good to see the guys back, too,” Vance continued. “This is probably

the biggest turnout we had and I think this shows the program has turned around and you have a lot of guys coming back. I think that’s a good thing for the program.”

He added the college players coming back helps the current crop of players “drive” harder to want to get better.

Mill Creek boys’ cross country busy reloading for 2014 season

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

After winning a state championship in 2012, the Mill Creek Hawk boys’ cross country team had a slight drop-off last season, finishing seventh in state.

Some of the runners were on the Hawks’ 2013 track and field state championship team and now have big-meet experience.

The Hawks’ squad is younger going into this 2014 season; however, the returning squad is very talented, according to head coach Andy Christie.

Returning runner s include sophomores Sam Costa, Jordan Ashwood and Delaney Moore; juniors Noah Hollis and Gavin Childers; and seniors Ethan LoCicero, Daniel Smith, Zane Rimmer and Steven Young.

“We are a young team, and might only have two seniors in our top seven,” Christie said. “This bodes well for the future and whatever we accomplish this season will hopefully be a stepping stone for future years.

“But, we are fully focused on this season and reaching our potential.

It might not be as high as the team has reached recently, but as a coach, I just want to see them improve, no matter where they are.”

They have been improving during summer runs together, Christie added.

“Summer training has been great so far,” Christie explained. “This group has a more unified feel than we’ve had the last few season – not that the other groups weren’t unified – but, there’s just something different about this group.

“They are getting together more on

days we don’t meet and they just seem a little more close-knit. They’ve put in the miles but in a smart way, which makes me really optimistic for the season.”

He added that the team can get closer during the season.

“Runners bond during the course of all the hard training they do together,” he explained, “so the camaraderie and work ethic of this group has really impressed me so far.”

He said the fifth man, or last scorer for a team in a cross country meet, is where he sees the team needs to improve on most, but that it’s too early to tell who that will be, or how big of a gap it will be from the fourth to fifth runner.

“Other than that, we have a lot of guys stepping up from junior varsity (JV) and they will need to get ready to race at the varsity level,” Christie said, “which is obviously more intense and more of a challenge, but I think they’ll be ready.”

Mill Creek opens the season Aug. 23.

The boys will be at the Stage Races in Duluth.

The Paper | Thursday, July 31, 2014

3B

CMYK Thursday, July 31, 2014

features

4B

Primal Rush obstacle course race is changing up for second year

By FARAH BOHANNON

fbohannon@clickthepaper.com

For The Paper

Part of Luke Bryan’s sixth annual Farm Tour will be an Oct. 9 concert at Meldon Farm in Jefferson.

Luke Bryan ‘Farm Tour’ planning Jefferson concert

By FARAH BOHANNON

fbohannon@clickthepaper.com

Country music artist Luke Bryan, who just performed in Atlanta over the weekend of July 25-26 on his “That’s My Kind Of Night” tour, will perform in Jefferson on Oct. 9 at Meldon Farm, located at 168 Hardeman Road in Jefferson.

Announced July 28, the Jefferson concert will be a part of his sixth annual Farm Tour.

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will be holding a 5 p.m. called meeting on Thursday, Aug. 21, to conduct the required public hearing for the Oct. 9 event’s malt beverage license for catering. During the commissioners’ Tuesday work session, Public Development Director Gina Roy requested the board set a called meeting so the public hearing could be properly advertised and required signage posted on the property.

Because of the economic impact from the tourism dollars, approval by the commission is anticipated.

Bryan is originally from Leesburg in south Georgia and has won several music awards, one being the 2013 Academy of Country Music Award for Entertainer of the Year. Some of his most popular songs are “All My Friends Say”, “That’s My Kind Of Night”, “Play It Again” and “Crash My Party.”

Last year, Bryan performed at eight farm locations which doubled from the previous year. This year, he adds two more stops in the southeastern region. The tour is scheduled to begin on Oct. 1 in Knoxville, Tenn., and conclude on Oct. 11 in Macon.

A portion of the proceeds made from the concerts go to local college scholarships to students that come from farming families within the communities in which he performs.

The Fan Club ticket presale for the Jefferson concert will begin at 10 a.m. on Aug. 5 while public ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. on Aug. 8. For more information about purchasing tickets for the Luke Bryan Farm Tour, visit www.lukebryan.com/ farmtour.

Bryan has quickly become one of the hottest country artists — his current “That’s My Kind Of Night” tour across the United States and Canada has had concerts completely sold out. He has sold 6.4 million albums, 24.9 million digital tracks from his four studio albums and placed 10 singles at No. 1 since his first album’s debut in 2007. Luke’s current single “Roller Coaster” is the from his Crash My Party album, which has sold two million copies and was the best-selling country album in 2013. The album contains four back-to-back No. 1 hits including “That’s My Kind of Night,” “Crash My Party,” “Drink A Beer” and “Play It Again.”

Just this year alone, Bryan has been awarded Top Country Artist and Top Country Song for “Crash My Party” at the Billboard Music Awards.

He has won several awards since 2010 at the American Music Awards, American Country Awards, CMT Music Awards, Country Music Association Awards, and Academy of Country Music Awards.

For more information about Luke Bryan, visit www.lukebryan.com.

New promotion will be involve downtown visits

Mystery mugs will hold pieces of puzzle; more hints to come

BRASELTON – During August, downtown businesses in Braselton will host its “Mystery on Main Street” family-themed campaign.

The downtown promotion will feature a puzzle to the solved, said Braselton downtown manager Amy Pinnell.

Free entry forms are available at the businesses or at the Downtown Development Office on Frances Street, next door to Northeast Georgia Bank.

Patrons will receive

an entry form, map of the downtown and the mystery phrase. At each of the 20 business locations, visitors will find the mug and receive a puzzle piece. Collecting all puzzle pieces will solve the mystery phrase.

The campaign begins Aug. 8 and ends Aug. 22. A winning entry will be drawn and receive a fabulous gift basket which includes $50 gift certificate and much more.

Visit www.downtownbraselton.com for details.

It can be easy to get into an exercise rut. While some never get tired of their tried and true running route or weightlifting routine, some need to shake things up due to boredom and monotony.

Exercise is a crucial component to healthy living so when motivation is lacking, it’s important to change things up and try something new.

Luckily there is a plethora of exercise opportunities in Jackson County and the surrounding areas -- Zumba, yoga, spinning and even trail running, just to name a few.

Last August, The Tree House hosted its first Primal Rush Obstacle Course Race at Crow’s Lake in Jefferson. It was a huge success that was not only a way to raise money for The Tree House, but it was a blast for the participants. There is no need to make the long drive to the Atlanta area to participate in a race like this. It’s local and right in the backyard of Jackson County residents.

Now this isn’t a typical race: it takes place in the woods and there are several obstacles that are challenging yet fun. It is a great way to step out of your comfort zone and try a new form of exercise. Who knows, it may strike up an interest for trail running or a love for obstacle course races.

There is nothing monotonous, boring or slow about this race. The new obstacles will keep participants on their toes and challenge them in the best ways.

The second annual Primal Rush Obstacle Course Race will take place on Saturday, Aug. 16. This year’s race promises to be a bit longer with more

For The Paper

Braselton Assistant Chief Lou Solis and his daughter Olivia Solis participated last year in Primal Rush together as a father/daughter team.

See PRIMAL RUSH, 5B

Doug Chellew The Paper

These competitors in last year’s race make their way out of a shallow section of Crow’s Lake, venue of the event.

Mystery of the vintage wooden ice chest waits to be solved LeAnne Akin The Paper

The Doug Hyde household has held this treasure in the basement for years since it belonged to an uncle.

By LEANNE AKIN

lakin@clickthepaper.com

Since the 1970s, Coca-Cola has said “It’s the Real Thing” and Doug Hyde of Braselton has what may be a real one-of-a-kind thing now on display at Braselton Antique Mall.

This vintage wooden ice box was possibly commissioned to sit in the break room of the Coca-Cola plant in downtown Atlanta in the mid-1920. The Coca-Cola company has no records of the wooden design which looks similar to later metal versions.

Rick Dale of American Restoration has seen pictures and suggests the ice box could net $90,000 if restored.

More on the story as the mystery unfolds.

features

The Paper | Thursday, July 31, 2014

5B

Aug. 4 is opening day for NGPG West Jackson

Marissa Marcado, MD, will be joined by Scott Ellis, MD, before Oct. 11 grand opening event

By LEANNE AKIN

lakin@clickthepaper.com

Marissa Mercado, MD, will be moving her Hoschton practice to the new Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) West Jackson on Monday, Aug. 4.

According to Jonathon Hecht, who is the regional administrator for the 17 locations of the NGPG south area of primary and urgent care services,Dr. Mercado recently saw the new facility and selected her corner office.

The new facility, which took seven months to build with Jack Enloe as project manager, includes 12 exam rooms, a procedure room, on-site lab and x-ray and separate waiting areas for well and sick appointments.

There is a even a space for pint-sized visitors complete with small tables and chairs.

Enloe utilized local builders and landscapers to complete the building, a practice which is also being integrated in construction of the new Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton, slated to open in south Hall next spring.

With the Aug. 4 opening date nearing, NGPG West Jackson is already scheduling patients for routine and preventive health evaluations, immunizations, physicals, EKG, women’s health, x-ray and laboratory services. When the facility is digitally connected to Northeast Georgia Medical Center,

PRIMAL RUSH Continued from 4B

LeAnne Akin The Paper

The new North Georgia Physicians Group West Jackson facility located at 26 West Jackson Commons Drive off Highway 124, will open Aug. 4 for Dr. Marissa Mercado. She will be joined by Dr. Scott Ellis and a grand opening will be held Oct. 11. The interior of the 9,000-square-foot building echoes the hand-chiseled stacked stone, wood and colors of other new NGPG buildings as well as Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton which is under construction in south Hall County. The West Jackson practice is the first of the physician group’s branded look. See more scenes at ClickThePaper.com

LeAnne Akin The Paper

Jennifer Nicholson is the practice administrator for the NGPG practices of West Jackson and Jefferson and Jonathon Hecht is the regional administrator for the NGPG’s south primary and urgent care facilities. Hecht also oversees the Hamilton Mill location which is opening Nov. 3 and the Dacula location opening in January of 2015. a RAD tech will be added.

Registered nurses serve as care managers to help patients move toward wellness, said Jennifer Nicholson, practice administrator for NGPG West Jackson and NGPG Jefferson where Dr. William Grimsley practices.

Dr. Mercado, who has been with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group for twoyears, will be joined in early September by Dr. Ellis, who is relocating from Jacksonville, Tenn., where he helped to open Onslow Primary Care. Drs. Mercado

and Ellis will have three nurses working with them and the care managers.

There is additional space for two other physicians or rotating specialists or an internal medicine doctor may be integrated according to health needs of the community.

NPGP physicians and staffers are involved in providing support to their communities by providing speaking appearances and resources in addition to providing health care services.

Call 706-658-2452 to schedule appointments between

race brought in $17,400 from sponsors and more than $17,000 to benefit The Tree House. Bentley says she is

enthusiastic about this year’s race since there are already at least 70 people signed up. The race team hopes

obstacles that will be sure to surprise the participants. It is nearly 5 miles this year.

According to the race flier, there will be “water, dirt, mud and obstacles to trip you up at every turn.” Wall climbing, pond wading, and log carrying are a few examples of obstacles – nothing too difficult, but definitely a challenge. There will be water and aide stations throughout the course as well as areas for spectators to cheer and watch participants.

Last year, several participants dressed up – some in hillbilly attire, some who made matching shirts, some in camouflage. This makes for great photo opportunities and memories that will last a lifetime.

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Same day appointments will be available when the practice opens with enhanced efficiency being the goal to better serve patients.

The office, which is poised for patient growth, is located

at 26 West Jackson Commons Drive in Hoschton, off Highway 124 near West Jackson Crossing where the Hoschton Publix is found.

The GPS location for NGPG West Jackson is 6289 Highway 124 West in Hoschton. Get directions and

see more at ngpg.org/westjackson.

NGPG is an affiliate of Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville – Georgia’s #1 Hospital (Care Check) and one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals (Truven Health Analytics).

to double the 250 runners who participated last year.

Children are also welcome to participate in their own race, which is separated into three different waves – ages 3-5, 6-9 and 10-12. It is $15 for children and $35 for law enforcement, EMTs, students

and fire safety.

There will be several booths and activities available for those who do not participate.

Participation in the Primal Rush Obstacle Course Race will break any exercise rut that may be in the way of

fitness and health goals. It is different, challenging, fun and is a chance to get outside and try something new.

Look for me out there again this year.

For more information, visit www.primalrushocr. com

6th Annual

Run the Vineyard 5K Race The first competitive wave will begin at 8 a.m., followed by non-competitive waves every 15 minutes until 10:45 a.m. Runners are able to select their time of choice when they register.

It is $68 to register, but will increase on race day. All proceeds from the race go to benefit The Tree House, the nonprofit child advocacy center whose mission is to “strengthen communities by reducing the impact and occurrence of child abuse and neglect through counseling, educating, supporting and nurturing families in Barrow, Banks and Jackson counties.”

Race chairman Chance Bentley said that last year’s

Sponsored by

Doug Chellew The Paper

Tackling one of the obstacles, Farah Bohannon participated in last year’s Primal Rush obstacle course rush and she plans to compete again this year. She will be joined by her husband, David. Her co-worker, Sports Editor Charles Phelps, also plans to participate.

MONDAY & THURSDAY

Great Food in a Casual Family Atmosphere

KIDS EAT FREE! (1 PER ADULT)

5.00 OFF

$

Ticket of $20 Or More. Valid with coupon Mon-Thurs only.

La Hacienda Braselton La Hacienda Commerce 5391 Highway 53 173 Steven B. Tanger Blvd.

706-654-0070 706-335-7458 The Original Mexican Restaurant! Not affiliated with any other restaurant.

Rotary Club of Braselton Saturday, August 9 at 7:30am Location: Chateau Elan Winery/Paddy’s Pub Chateau Elan Winery & Resort 100 Rue Charlemagne Drive Braselton, GA 30517 Benefit: Jackson County Boys and Girls Club High School Cross Country Booster Clubs Braselton Rotary Partner Charities

T- Shirt: Official Run the Vineyard Dry-fit shirt to all pre-registered contestants Packet Pick-up: Chateau Elan Pavillion (Near Patty’s Pub) Friday, August 8th 4:00pm -7:30pm or on race day beginning at 6:30am

Awards: High School Cross Country Team Challenge (Top 3 teams with most participants) Top male and female overall; top male and female masters, top 3 male and female finishers in 13 age groups.

Information: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2130761 Mail in registration before August 1, 2014 Race day registration begins at 6:30 am Come Join us for the SCCY Experience Friday & Saturday, August 1st & 2nd 11am – 5pm at 7429 Spout Springs Rd. Suite 101

Flowery Branch, Ga. 30542 770-967-4444 www.triggertime.org

Come see and handle the new SCCY “Generation 2” now in stock! August 1st & 2nd ONLY visit us to test fire the SCCY handguns at no cost! We will also have PREMEAR Hearing in-house on Saturday to fit customers with custom hearing protection.

Drawing for a Special pricing on all SCCY models August 1 & 2 only!

12-month Enter the drawings for a FREE 12-month annual membership and a membership

set of custom earplugs from PREMEAR Hearing to be given away! *special event pricing not to be combined with any other offer.

Special pricing $249.95

Entry Fee: Pre-Registered: $20 Race Day: $25 Mail Registration: Make Checks Payable to Rotary Club of Braselton Mail to – Pam Dunlap PO Box 262 Braselton, GA 30517

Race Sponsor: Rotary Club of Braselton For more information contact: Shawna Anderson (678) 866-4104 sanderson@AndersonPT.biz

6B

EVENTS

The Paper | Thursday, July 31, 2014

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS BULLI registration. Fall term registration for Braselton BULLI at Brenau University, an organization for mature adults who enjoy learning, connecting with peers, staying active an having fun, will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Mayfield Dairy starting with ice cream. An information session will be held at 6 p.m. to share information about the fall courses. The event is being sponsored

by Mayfield Dairy Farms and the Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority.

Farmers Markets. The Braselton Farmers Market is from 4-7 p.m. on Fridays in downtown Braselton on Harrison Street while the Jefferson Farmers Market is from 7-11 a.m. on Saturdays in downtown Jefferson.

Winder-Barrow Community Theatre production. “Anything Goes,” a Cole Porter musical, will open on Friday, Aug. 1, at 7:30 p.m. and run for two weekends at the Winder Cultural Arts Center. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at the Customer Care Center for the City of Winder at 770-867-3106 and also at Pam Veader’s State Farm Insurance Office at 41 S. Center St., in Winder (770-867-1679). If you purchase tickets in advance, they are only $10 for seniors (ages 55 and older), students and teachers and $12.50 for adults. Tickets purchased at the door are $13 and $15. For more information about this show and other upcoming WBCT events, visit the website at www.winderbarrowtheatre.org.

National Night Out cookout.

Aug. 5 is National Night Out and the Braselton Police Department will be hosting a cookout at The Falls of Braselton, the town’s latest Neighborhood Watch location. The happenings will be at the amenity center starting at 6 p.m.

Huge neighborhood yard sale in Chadwick Farms. Located near the Hoschton Publix on Highway124, the neighborhood will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 (rain dayte of Aug. 9). Assorted kitchen items including china, antiques, Barbie Doll collectables along with children’s clothing and shoes designer clothing, plus tools, furniture, books, electronics, sports and exercise equipment.

Movie in Braselton Park.

Movie fans will delight in the animated adventure comedy, The Lego Movie, on Friday, Aug. 8, at dusk in the Braselton Park. The movie was rescheduled after being rained out on July 19. Concessions and baked goods are available as movie patrons are invited to bring chairs or blankets for a family-friendly eve-

ning. Braselton Park is located on Harrison Street in the town’s historic downtown. The movie series is presented by the Braselton Visitors Bureau. Visit www. downtownbraselton.com for additional information.

The 6th annual Run the Vineyard 5K Race. The Rotary Club of Braselton is hosting its Run the Vineyard 5K Race at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort. Sign up at www.active.com or see the ad in today’s issue of The Paper. The 5K fundraiser is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Braselton to benefit Jackson County Boys and Girls Clubs, High School Cross Country Booster Clubs, Braselton Rotary Partner Charities including the new scholarship program and the Braselton Rotary International Flag Plaza at Northeast Georgia Health System.

Glow in the Park 5K. A Glow in the Park 5K is planned for Fort Yargo State Park on Saturday, Aug. 16, starting at 8:30 p.m. Presented

by Anytime Fitness and Chick-fil-A of Winder, the Glow in the Park 5K will provide awards to the top overall male and female, overall masters male and female and top three in age groups from 14 and under to 70 and up. Registration at www.glowintheparkwinder.com. Sponsorships are available. Get information by contacting Rob Goldsmith at 678-985-3921 or emailing fundracers5k@ gmail.com Low cost, spay/neuter.

Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries at the clinic located at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder. Clinic days are generally Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Prices are $85 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $65 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $55 for a male dog or for a female cat, $35 for a male cat. There is 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.

We do not add fees for in heat or pregnant animals.

Financial assistance is available for any low income Barrow County resident.

For more information on clinic services, visit http:// www.leftoverpets.org. Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-978-5226.

Vineyard Fest at Château Élan. On Sunday, Aug. 24, the focus will be on the tastes, sights and sounds of the 18th annual Vineyard Fest. All-inclusive tickets are $85 per person.Ticket price includes parking, wine glass and wine tasting, educational seminars on wine, delicious cuisine within our Harvest Food Tent prepared with locally grown produce, live music, dancing and grape stomping.More than 75 domestic,

international, and regional wines will be available for tasting along with beers from select craft breweries.

Tickets being sold on an advance ticket basis only.

Guests must be 21 years or older. Call 678-425-0900 ext. 41.

Volunteers are needed for AFTERWORDS Store. AFTERWORDS Store located in the Braselton Library is staffed by dedicated volunteers called Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library Inc. It takes about 70 Friends volunteers per month to keep the store open for all of the shifts.

Volunteers are asked to work two hours per month.

The Store sells gently used items donated by the community, such as books, magazines, CDs, tapes, videos, toys, knick knacks, greeting cards, jewelry, home décor (anything except clothing). All proceeds benefit the library. If you would like to volunteer or have items to donate, contact Marilyn Deal at 770-965-3319 or Gail Zeeb at 770-965-3845.

Piedmont CASA volunteer training. Be the difference in a child’s life: Find out how you can by coming to the first session of the new Piedmont CASA volunteer class beginning in Barrow County on Thursday, Aug.14, beginning at 6 p.m. The class will be offered at St. Anthony’s Church, located at 174 St. Anthony Lane in Winder.

For information, call 706387-6375 or visit www. piedmontcasa.org Free square dance lessons.

“Square Dancing is Friendship set to Music” that’s the square dance motto. This fall, the Jug Tavern Square Dance Club is giving free dance lessons beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Winder YMCA. Come join the fun and meet some new friends. No partner required. For more information, contact Tommy or Elouise at 770-307-7377 or 770-307-6036 or visit the website at jugtavernsquares.org.

40th Hoschton Fall Festival.

The Hoschton Fall Festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary Sept. 26-28 with the No. 1 song and name of the Best Picture of 1974 – “The Way We Were” – as a theme. The No. 1 song from 1973 – “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree” – will also be part of the theme to encourage businesses and residents to display ribbons of any color around trees, mail boxes, fence posts or any place in their yard. The Dock Dogs will be coming to dive into a festival of fun happenings and a lineup of musical entertainment promises to be a winner.

For more information on vendor registration, parade registration, sponsorship opportunities and schedule of entertainment, visit www.cityofhoschton.com.

Adopt me!

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

Meet Pleasant Pleasant is a sweet girl who is good with kids and other dogs. Pleasant is around a year old and she is looking for her furever home. If you would like to make Pleasant a part of your family, fill out an application at www.hsjc.com so Humane Society volunteers can learn more about you. If you have additional questions, call the Humane Society office at 706-3671111. The adoption fee is $150.

Meet Cookie Cookie was found wandering down the road. She about 6 years young, spayed and up to date on shots. She’s let caregivers know that she once lived in a home...they seem to be pretty smart and are catching on...she longs to be a couch potato, weighing a svelt 35 to 40 pounds she won’t take up too much room on the bed or the couch. She loves chickens a little too much, so farm life may not be for her. Call 706-367-1111.

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

‘Fro Yo’ social slated for July 31 Remember ice cream socials from your childhood? Well, the Humane Society is bringing it back except it’s Frozen Yogurt now. A social is planned for 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, at Swirlee’s in downtown Jefferson.

Bring your favorite pooch and enjoy some frozen yogurt. Dogs must be on a leash. Bet a dog or two would like some froyo .

Clinic is Aug. 15 The Humane Society of Jackson County will host an Aug. 15 rabies and microchip clinic at the humane society office from 4-7 p.m.

The Humane Society of Jackson County is located at 98 College St., in Jefferson.

For the cash only event, a oneyear dog rabies vaccine is $10 with a three-year inoculation for $30.

Proof of previous rabies vaccine is required. All dogs must be on a leash.

Rabies vaccination for cats is $20 for one year. All cats must be in a carrier.

Other services provided will be microchip for $25 and $5 for a nail trim.

Candlelight memorial for pets planned On Sept. 13, the Humane Society of Jackson County will hold a candlelight memorial to lost pets. Further details including the location of the memorial will be announced.

A slideshow of loved pets who are no longer with us will be shown.

If you would like to honor a pet that has touched your life, you can send a JPG to Sherry Aquino at slaquino@hotmail.com or to editor@clickthepaper.com with information you would like indicated with the photo including name, dates and owner.

Publix conducts tools for school campaign

Publix Super Markets will offer the Tools for Back to School campaign through Wednesday, Aug. 13, the store recently announced. Customers and associates are encouraged to stop by their neighborhood Publix to donate $5, $7 or $10 which will be used to purchase much needed school supplies for local teachers, students and non-profit organizations.

More than 1,000 Publix stores will have a Tools for Back to School display near the registers. The display will include tear-off

tickets valued at $5, $7 and $10. Customers may tear off a ticket and give it to the cashier when they check out. The amount on the ticket will be added to their grocery order. Customers who donate will receive a specially designed reusable bag.

The school supplies will be shipped in bulk to non-profit organizations and schools. Items donated will include notebooks, crayons, color pencils, markers, #2 pencils, notebook paper, folders, scissors and glue.

Care-a-thon is July 31 through Aug. 1 The 14th annual WSB Care-a-Thon will broadcast live from the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta on July 31 through Aug. 1.

From 4:30 a.m. July 31 until 6 p.m. on Aug. 1, listeners to News 95.5 and AM 750 WSB will hear incredible stories of the children and families who have been impacted by the Aflac Cancer Center.

The Care-a-Thon will also feature special guests and give listeners the opportunity to make donations and participate in one-of-a-kind experiences.

Call 888-750-2772 or visit www.choa.org/careathon to donate to the Aflac Cancer Center.

Last year’s Care-a-Thon raised more than $1.5 million for research and programs to help children at the Aflac Cancer Center.

China Express

GRAND OPENING! Mandarin, Szechuan, Hunan & Cantonese Dine In • Carry Out

Lunch and Dinner Specials Starting at $6.25!

TAX FREE!

MSG

Now-8/21

Saturday, September 13 • 8 a.m. -Noon

Jackson County Landfill/Transfer Station, 12 Hendrix Drive E-WASTE

Computers, Monitors or Mice, Printers, Copiers, CD Players, Stereos, Microwaves, Scanners, Disk and Floppy Drives, Fax Machines & More.

We are taking TVs - $10 each.

to safeguard your documents and give you peace of mind.

Businesses and government agencies may be charged a small fee for the shredding service. ( LIMIT two copy paper sized boxes only)

AND HELP OTHERS DOCUMENT SHREDDING Fluorescent light bulbs (more Donate your good used

Everyone worries about Identity than 6, $1 each), ink cartridges, clothing, eye glasses, cell theft. KJCB and American household batteries, oil and phones and canned goods for Security Shredding offer a way latex paint (6 gallons from each local charities.

FREE

2 Lite Drinks with $30 or more purchase.

Must present coupon, Not valid for lunch. Offer expires 9/15/14.

Over 20 Years Experience

3885 Mundy Mill Road, Ste 104 (Wal-Mart Shpping Center) Oakwood, GA 30566

678-989-0601 • 678-989-0607

household - More? We’ll take them, $2 per gallon), auto oil, and auto batteries, aluminum, small metals, news, books & CDs and office paper. Auto & truck tires, $2 and $5 every day.

We would like to thank Atlanta Recycling Solutions, American Security and Legacy Landscape Management for helping with this event!

The Paper | Thursday, July 31, 2014

orth eorgia

7B

north georgia .com

.com

Introducing...

North Georgia’s premier directory for local businesses of all kinds!

• Local Business Descriptions • Contact Information • Location Maps & Hours • Business Website Information • Links to Social Media • Slideshows, Videos & Virtual Tours • Coupons & Promotions • Product Listings • Menus • Job Listings • Much, Much More!

Live local.

Shop local.

Showcase your business on North Georgia’s most robust digital business directory!

More results, for much less.

Promotes your business like no other marketing can!

It’s time to give your customers more!

• More chances to find your business • More ways to interact with you • Increased search engine visibility

• More opportunities to see your services • More details about who & where you are • Real-time site data by Google Analytics

Call or email an Account Executive today to get started Cindy Chambers • 770-535-6323 • cchambers@gainesvilletimes.com Ivie Hall • 770-535-6337 • ihall@gainesvilletimes.com

gonorthgeorgia.com

Brought to you by

CMYK 8B

The Paper | Thursday, July 31, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT

‘Plan B’ could make weak family links grow stronger Hi, Carolyn: I am 44 with five children, 12, 11, 10, 7, 6.

I am the youngest of four siblings. All of my brother’s and sisters’ children are 16-32, some with children of their own.

My dad passed away about four years ago and everyone sort of went their own way, even though we all live within 15 miles of each other.

My nephew is getting married on New Year’s Eve. They are inviting 80 people, but kids are not allowed.

The wedding is in the evening and takes away from my own family traditions.

I am very hurt my children are not invited.

My children were so excited they were going to a family wedding, but I had to tell them they were not invited.

I was thinking of just going to the wedding and then heading home to celebrate with my own family.

Carolyn Hax We have our own celebration with a fun dinner menu along with fireworks. Do you have any advice? — Aunt’s Feelings Are Hurt I can see why you’re so disappointed. It’s not just that your kids are excluded from a wedding they’d hoped to attend, but your family is drifting apart.

Those are two kinds of bad news.

Bad news doesn’t have to be the last word on this, though. And you’re in complete control of what that last word can be.

Specifically, instead of making this about a wedding, or about your siblings,

you can make it even more important: You can make it about raising your children well, which is surely the most important thing in your world right now.

To that end, you can model for your kids a great way of handling disappointment: by not taking things personally.

“I know you’re sad about the wedding, and I’m sad too. But couples have a lot of things to juggle when they’re planning a wedding, like where to have it and how much to spend and whom to include or exclude, since they can’t have everyone. Most of these decisions aren’t personal, and it’s not that they love all these adults more than they love you.”

And, you can teach them flexibility: You love your New Year’s tradition but, if it’s not feasible for you to get home in time for it, you can show your kids what it looks like to live without it.

“Things come up sometimes that we can’t control.

We’ll do our thing next year, but this year we need to go to Plan B.” Then you invite your kids to help you figure out a kidpleasin’, precedent-bustin’, EPIC Plan B as a family.

If you have any doubts on the value of this one, please recall all the times people struggle in this space with their family’s expectations: “I want to spend Christmas with my family, but my fiance has never missed a Christmas with his folks” or “I’m broke and exhausted and can’t face the long flight home, but my family is freaking out that I’m skipping Thanksgiving” or etc.

Having traditions is wonderful and important, but showing children family love transcends tradition is transcendent.

Now, you can also send your regrets and not go to the wedding. But that would shortchange you and your

kids of a fine opportunity to address the bigger issue than your kids’ exclusion.

Your family is drifting, and you’re sad about that, so do something about it.

Since pushing back on the wedding will only accelerate the family’s dispersal, open your arms and pull in: Go to the wedding without your kids and with a smile, and then do one better.

Tell the couple your kids are excited about the marriage and want to invite them over for a celebratory dinner. Have your kids help prepare and serve the meal.

Do this after the wedding so it doesn’t appear to be a ploy for an invitation, but don’t wait that long to reach out to your extended family in other ways.

In other words, turn this narrow exclusion into inspiration for a broader view of inclusion.

Your kids, and you, stand to carry away from it a lot more than memories of a

long pew sit followed by overdressed adults gabbing around a buffet.

Dear Carolyn: How do you have a non-awkward conversation with a past crush? — A. You don’t, because trying not to be awkward just piles it on, as everyone has figured out the hard way who has ever tried to be smooth, right?

If it helps, make the decision not to treat awkwardness as the worst possible outcome.

It often feels that way to the awkward person, but to everyone else it tends to range from not noticeable to mildly annoying to outright charming.

So, just say what you’re going to say, in all its ticinfested glory. Whatcha gonna do.

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

WORKING IT OUT Tell us what you think We want to know what you like about your paper. Send an email to editor@ clickthepaper.com, call 706-658-2683, or send a letter to The Paper, P.O. Box 430, Hoschton, GA 30548, or drop it off at The Paper office now located at 9924 Davis St., Suite 8, in Braselton.

You can submit community announcements, church news, school happenings and more to editor@ clickthepaper.com

JANRIC CLASSIC SUDOKU

SOLUTION

~Serving Hall County Since 1975~ • Durable Medical Equipment • Sales & Rentals • Wheelchairs • Canes • Crutches • Nebulizers & Medications • Blood Glucose Monitors & Supplies • Ostomy • Urologicals • Wound Care • Support Braces • Compression Hosiery • Bath Safety • Pillows & Support Surfaces • Orthopedic/Diabetic Shoes • Orthotics & More

5325 Atlanta Highway • Flowery Branch

770-967-3324

www.citizenspharmacy.com

Medicare accredited Provider

Accepting Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross, Medco & Other Prescription Cards Refills aRe easy with ouR RefillRX app oR via website

cmyk CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 770-535-1199 www.gainesvilletimes.com

The Paper

Classifieds Services

Announcements

770-535-1199 Toll Free 1-800-395-5005

Handyman General Handyman Service, Pressure Washing, Yard Maintenance, Gutter Cleaning. etc.

770-744-8721

Jobs Accounting Adult Care, Help Wanted

Management PROPERTY MANAGEMENT POSITIONS for Gainesville.

Bilingual a plus. Salary, Ins, Benefits pkg.

E-mail resumes to: jharris@smpmgt.com

Medical

PIANO LESSONS Established, experienced Piano Teacher seeking beginning students, Call 706-367-5179

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

Notice

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

All candidates for employment should submit information via the link posted on our website. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with The Longstreet Clinic, P.C.

ATTENTION CLASSIFIED CUSTOMERS The Times Classified Department asks that you verify and proof your classified ad(s) the first day that it is scheduled to print.

If any corrections need to be made, please contact our department, Monday through Friday, before 3pm.

The Times will not be held responsible for any issues that may arise after the first day of publication. classifieds@ gainesvilletimes.com 770-535-1199

Xtra Money for CNAs, LPNs &RNs. Long hours avail. 678-696-5079 or gail@trumarkhomecare. com

Situations Wanted

Misc. Help Wanted

Need someone to provide House keeping Services in exchange for rent & some pay.

706-335-6496 or P.O. Box 411 Ila, GA 30647

Jobs Accounting ACCOUNTING MANAGER Mount Vernon Mills, Inc., Alto, GA Desired Qualifications: *BS Degree in Accounting or similar degree *5+yrs. experience in Manufacturing Accounting Please submit resumes by mail to: Mount Vernon Mills, Inc. Attn: Kristy Brown, HR Manager, 2850 Gainesville Hwy., Alto, GA 30510 or by email to kristyb@mvmills.com

General Sales Agents

JOIN THE TIMES TEAM! Professional?

Prepared?

Producer?

We are looking for individuals who will impact our bottom line and provide solid customer satisfaction experience. You will work with a seasoned and award winning staff of dedicated and dependable team builders and team players.

Primary duties include developing new business while working to meet and exceed monthly sales quotas.

A working knowledge of Excel software, advertising layout and design is helpful, but more important is your desire to help our clients succeed. Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with good driving record are required.

Must have good written and verbal communication skills with external and internal customers, with a strong customer service/satisfaction drive. Need these skill sets to succeed: commitment, attention to detail, organization, teamwork, and ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.

Applicants should be experienced in online advertising, familiar with interpreting and explaining metric data, comfortable with softwares and technology, capable of sharing their knowledge with others and excited about selling one of the best news Web sites in the state.

We offer a competitive salary & bonus plan as well as comprehensive benefits package.

Email your resume and letter of interest including salary requirements to: hr@ gainesvilletimes.com No phone calls please.

EOE/M/H

Stuff *Antiques/Collectibles *Appliances *Auctions *Bicycles *Building Supplies *Cemetery Lots For Sale *Christmas Trees *Coins & Jewelry *Computers *Furniture *Guns *Heavy Equipment *Household Items *Lawn Equipment *Livestock *Misc. For Sale *Musical Instruments *Office Equipment *Pets & Supplies

9B

Classification Index

*Sporting Equipment *Tickets *Wanted To Buy *Yard Sale *Yard Sale - Out Of Area

Homes & Real Estate

Homes - Rental Apartments - Furnished Apartments - Unfurnished Business Property For Rent Condominiums for Rent Duplexes For Rent Houses for Rent - Furnished Houses for Rent - Unfurnished Lake Home for Rent Mobile Homes for Rent *Roommates Wanted Rooms for Rent Vacation Property for Rent *Wanted to Rent

Acreage for Sale Business for Sale Business Property for Sale Condominiums for Sale Farms & Farm Land House for Sale - Hall House For Sale - Surrounding Investment Property Lake Home for Sale Lake Property for Sale Lots for Sale Mobile Homes for Sale Mountain Property Real Estate Wanted Surrounding Counties Vacation Property

Wheels

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

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

Apr 2013

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

Instruction

Announcements

Child Care, Help Wanted Construction Dental Domestic Education Financial General Sales Agents Maintenance Management Medical Misc. Help Wanted Office/Clerical Part Time Help Wanted Poultry Production Professional Restaurant Help Security Technical Trades Truck Drivers Warehouse

*Business Opportunities *Financial *Happy Ads *Lost & Found *Notices *Personals *Situations Wanted

Place your ad today. Call

Services

of Braselton, Chateau Élan, Hoschton and Jackson County

*Home Improvement *Instruction *Landscaping *Misc Services *Painting & Papering *Plumbing *Pressure Washing *Remodeling & Repairs *Roofing *Welding

*Accounting *Adult Care *Carpentry *Catering *Childcare *Cleaning *Computer Services *Construction *Electricians *Firewood *Grading & Hauling *Handyman

The Paper Thursday, July 31, 2014

OPHTHALMOLOGY Medical Scribe Position Please fax resume to: 678-971-5155.

OPHTHALMOLOGY Surgery Coordinator Position Fax resume to: 678-9715155

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: •Gainesville •N. Hall •S. Hall •Habersham •Banks •White •Lumpkin •Dawson For more information, please call our carrier hotline: 770-535-6357. or e-mail: carriers@ gainesvilletimes.com At Home Or Office PT/FT $200-600 wkly Phone, Cust. Svc. Exp., Pd Training. Buford Dental Care Rx 770-271-1115 Auto Dismantle Tech needed to dismantle salvage vehicles, at Used Auto Parts Yard.

Inside work, experience preferred, must have own tools. Apply in person to Lance Used Auto Parts 375 Maltbie St. Lawrenceville Ga 30043 HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED Electricians, Foremen/ Lead men & Helpers for Comml/Indus - F/T Apply in person at: Wallace Electric Co. 678-432-7210 117 Park West Dr., McDonough, GA. 30253 Applications Only NO Resumes LABORER- $ 8-9 per hr to start. Non smoker w/ reliable transportation 404-786-7081 Route Driver/ Developer and Management Trainees for corporation. Must be 21, have valid license and clean MVR. No experience needed. Call Now! 678-456-9190

Office/Clerical Gainesville business Hiring: F/T, 12A-8A (night) position. Office experience, clean criminal history, clean driving record, required.

Must be able to show a proven ability to effectively work F/T night position. Fax resume to 678-928-4548 Jim Hardman Buick GMC has opening for Afternoon Cashier.

Contact Paul Fuller 770718-3140 Office/Clerical Contact Angela @770534-1417

Part-Time Help Wanted Youth Development Professional PT position.

Implementation & facilitation of programs with primary focus in areas of academics, healthy lifestyles, physical activities & social & character development.

Email resume to sandyebgchc@gmail. com BGCHC is a Drug Free Workplace.

Poultry FEDERAL JOB Help ensure meat, poultry and egg products that reach the consuming public are safe and wholesome! Become a Food Inspector with the USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service! Temporary (full time, not to exceed 1 year) and intermittent (on-call as needed) positions are currently available in Cumming, Gainesville, and Murrayville, GA. Starting salary $15.15 per hr. Apply online at: www.foodsafety jobs.gov For questions call 1-800-370-3747

Production Machine Operators 2nd & 3rd Shifts Maintenance Technicians 2nd & 3rd Shifts Dayton Superior Braselton, GA Drug testing and background check required. Apply online: www.daytonsuperior. com/careers EOE/M/F/D/V

Professional Artisan Trainee- onsite repair/design of leaded glass. 770-789-8758 Exp’d Stylist Needed.

Booth Rental $100/wk.

1st two weeks free.

770-531-1024

*Requires payment in advance.

Local trucking co. looking for OTR Drivers to run SE. Ins available.

Good benefits/pay, home often. Must be at least 23 yrs old and have 3yrs exp. CDL required.

770-531-0778 or 678450-6689

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

GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups. AKC, 7wks, shots & wormed. Parents on premises. 1 males, $600; 3 females $500.ea 678936-8538

Furniture

OTR DRIVER Clean MVR with at least 2 yrs exp. reqd.

For info call: Mitchell Reddick Trucking 404668-4554

BASSETT, tan leather SOFA & LOVESEAT, exc. cond., retail $4,500. Sell both for $1,500. 770287-9801

POMERANIANS, AKC, 2 males & choc/tan; 1st shots & dewormed.

Please call 770-815-8608

OTR TRUCK DRIVER Dahlonega, GA. pulling refrigerated freight in S.E. Home on weekends.

706-429-6116

Security SECURITY - Full & Part-time Gainesville/Pendergrass area. Apply online only www.ekgsecurity.com No phone calls please Security Officer - Must have clean background.

Call 678-989-7786

Technical LAWN SPRAY TECHNICIAN- F/T Experience preferred, but not required.

Benefits and health care available. Apply: http: // www.kinggreen.com/ about/employment.php MILL OPERATOR Experienced in operating a fiber spinning frame and tin drafter. Knowledge of animal fiber a plus.

Located in N. Hall/White County. 706-865-2471 Both part and full time position.

Trades MECHANIC Experienced Change oil, grease, lube trucks, change tires, Etc. Simpson Trucking & Grading 770-536-4731 Need Commercial Cabinet Builder Seeking builder highly skilled in all aspects of shop work and materials 678-482-9179

Truck Drivers CLASS A CDL DRIVERS needed for local trailer spotting company.

Must have clean MVR. Top pay and benefits.

Home everyday/night.

Please call 678-771-2613 or go to our website at www. lazerspot.com CLASS A- CDL DRIVERS- Full-Time, Local. 2yrs. experience & Clean MVR. Cumming, Gainesville areas. Home nightly. 770-887-6117 DRIVER POSITION available at Morgan Concrete. Must have 2 yrs of driving exp. using CDL. We will train you to be a concrete delivery professional.

Great starting pay & benefits. Jobs available in Athens and Jefferson.

Call Mel, (800) 448-2830 FLATBED DRIVERS $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS! Better Weekday Home Time NO WEEKENDS $53,000+ SALARY EXCELLENT FULL BENEFITS Text DRIVE to 51893 for info.

877-976-9682 www.aimntls.com/82

EHO WAC

Homes-Rentals Lake Home For Rent

ApartmentsUnfurnished

Gainesville 3BR/2BALakefront w/shared dock. 2335 Whipporwill Ln. $1250. 770-532-7545 Lake Home For Rent Gainesville 770-789-8758

Heavy Equipment

Warehouse Warehouse positions available in the Buford Area. Currently looking to fill a number of FULL TIME warehouse positions available.

Some benefits after one year. Monday - Friday.

Positions available include, but are not limited to: - Shipping and Receiving - Inventory - Product Assembly - Machine, Band Saw, warehouse equipment operation.

- Product Packing Requirements- Must be hardworking and dependable. Punctual.

Must have reliable transportation. Preemployment drug test is required. Random drug testing throughout employment. All employees will be E-Verified.

Call Maria for information 770-3688453.

Restaurant Help Now hiring for crew and management for new location 1615 Buford Hwy, Cumming. Apply at jobs.tacobell.com

Dining Room Set- Like New! 42x64 w/18” leaf, 6 Upholstered Chairs & Buffet (53-1/2 x17). $600. Also, glass top Coffee Table.

770-967-6299

Stuff Appliances Summer Special!

DRYERS $75; Elect Range-$75. Will Deliver.

678-765-6645 678-617-5560 WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507 Washer/Dryers Stoves & Refrig.

Mattresses.

Refrig $125-$550.

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

678-714-0493

Cemetery Lots for Sale 2 CEMETERY LOTS, side-by-side, Memorial Park, by lake, + one vault, Gainesville.

Reduced to $5000. 706969-1098 2 Lots and 2 Vaults.

Memorial Park Cemetery. Spruce Lawn Garden, 195A. Reduced to $5000. 706-754-0710 4 GRAVE PLOT- Hillside #2 section. Memorial Park Cemetery, Gainesville, GA. $5000./ negot.

770-540-4335

Caterpillar 259B3 Skid Steer: Low Hrs, Extremely well maintained,Very Clean, Must see to appreciate!

404-425-2290

Misc. For Sale Brand New Baby Car Seat Combinations (2) by Graco; Brand New Strollers; 6 in 1 Play Yard/Basinet

by Baby Trend. ; 2 Jogging Strollers-Baby Trend 3 Graco Strollers & 1 Disney $50-$100 Ask for Greg, 678-6875110

MYRTLE TERRACES Senior Independent Living Community 1bdrm from $690 2 bdrm from $790 Certain age & income restrictions apply!

Water, trash and electric included in rent Call today for more info 770-538-0928 MOVE IN TOMORROW!!

Spring Valley 1BR/1BA $600 up 2BR/2BA $725 up Brandon Place 2BR/2BA $700 Efficiency Apt $490 Swimming Pool Call today Jacky Mathis 678-779-2687

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

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

Condominiums For Rent

Pine Forest- Oakwood 2BR/1BA $730/mo. 770287-1456

METAL DETECTORS Fisher Gold Detector.

Bad knees. Must sell! $250. 706-949-4688

Houses For RentFurnished

Duplexes For Rent

MAYSVILLE -2BR/2BA wshr/dryr. $400m; $400 dep. 706-652-3362

WEDDING DRESSSize 26 . Brand New. Never worn. All accessories included.

Paid: $700; Asking $300.

770-530-1730

Houses For RentUnfurnished

Roommates Wanted 2 PVT ROOMS for 1 person each, $100/wk. & $115/wk. Near I-985 Oakwood/ Gainesville.

678-328-9980

OPEN HOUSESat, Aug. 2nd & Tues, Aug. 5th, 9-5pm.

New on market. Large house in Maple Forge. $189,900. 678-316-1791

House For SaleSurrounding

CLEVELAND GA. MTNS 3BR/2BA , 2 car gar, Cape Cod, 2008 sq ft, gas log FP, open living rm/kit., eat in kit, formal DR, Master bdrm (lg walkin closet), detached workshop. $166,500.

561-310-6438 3BR/2BA Excellent Cond. McEver school district. Frplc, wshr/dryr, freezer. $135k. 706-3870335; 678-936-5415 BRASELTON 3BR/2BA. $140k. or Lease for $1000/mo + dep. No pets. 75 acres lot. New A/C, paint/carpet. frepl, vaulted ceiling. 706654-2955

Recreation Boats & Marine 2005 Sea Ray Bow Rider 200 Sport with 5.0L 220 HP Mercruiser, Bimini top and trailer, VERY Clean and VERY Low Hours. $18,900.00 770-634-6304 WELLCRAFT - 20’, Run A Bout. 260hp Mercruiser, I/O, with trailer.

Very Good Cond. Orig owner. $7500/obo 770-538-0504

Rooms For Rent

3BR/2BA House. $1050 per mo. 1 acre, quiet sub w/swimming pool & tennis ct. Great schools.

Highland sbdv., Flowery Branch. 678-480-7945 Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com HOUSES & APTS. Avail in Gainesville & Hall Co. The Simpson Co. 770-532-9911

Wheels All Terrain Vehicles

$115/wk. Furnished, all utils & cable. W/D. kitch. 770-287-7830

Homes & Real Estate

3/2 with Bonus. $950. Butch Hodges Properties, Inc . 770540-0417

N Hall 4BR, 2.5BA, new kitch., fenced yrd., $1,500. 678-776-4474

Nice 2/2 on priv lot in N. Hall. $125/wk 770540-0800

Exquisite North Hall Home! Drastically Reduced! $55,000 under appraisal value.

Sophisticated 2 Story, 5BD/4.5BA, brick home with 3 Car Garage in prestigious gated neighborhood. Listed at $395,000. Contact Pat Burke 678-316-6262.

MEN- Be$t, Pvt home, Fur Br, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwd 770-530-1110

New Hot Tub CoverGray. 7ft x7ft. Paid $800; Will Take $500. 770-5360915

GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies, AKC, black & tan, 4 boys & 2 girls, $250. 404-918-9219

2BR/1BA Mt. Vernon school dist. No pets. $450/mo + dep. 770533-2784

3BR/2BA PVT, Flowery Branch area, no pets, $700m + dep. Refs reqd.

770-654-5412

KITCHEN HUTCH. Unfinished. $250.

706-348-8070

FREE TO GOOD HOME, 9 yrs old, 1/2 Jack Russell & 1/2 Corkie, great watchdog, prefer older couple. Moving...need to find home ASAP. 470-248-0323

2BR/1.5BA, Lula. $110/ wk + $300 dep.

No pets. 706-654-0958

3BR/2BA $130/per wk., large lot, No pets.

770-289-9142

3BR/3BA- All appls incld W/D, Swim, G’Ville College area. $950/mo 770-597-2919

CHIHUAHUA’s (2) Blk & wht, (1) speckled. 8wks. shots/wormed. No pprs. $200 ea. 706-348-8070

Mobile Homes For Rent

3BR/2 Full BA, Flowery Branch, Wade Orr Rd. $975/m. 678-480-7945

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

Hot Wheels, Johnny Lighting, Matchbox, large trucks.

770-889-1797

Pets & Supplies

No Rent Until Sept. 1st Expires 7/30/14 3BR/2BA Homes Call Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com

House For Sale-Hall County

Cub Cadet 2011 Volunteer. 4x4 Utility Vehicle. Red, 35hp Kohler, 80hours, loaded, Like New! $9,700. 706754-5514

Autos For Sale LINCOLN 2014 MKZ, fully equipped, showroom cond., only 3,500 miles, window price $48,000. Selling price $38,000. 120,000 ext. bumper to bumper warranty. 770-503-5055 MERCURY 2010 Grand Marquis LS. Light met blue, 43K miles, Exc Cond. $13,500.

706-482-0181

Import Cars HONDA 2006 Accord EX-L, 122K miles, 1 owner, garaged, nonsmoker, all maintenance records, new Bridgestone premium tires, nav. sys., $9,900.

770-718-9530 TOYOTA 1998 Camry.

Good cond. Must Sell! $2200.

678-517-7689 VOLVO 2001 Station wgn. AWD, Exc cond.

Sunrf & new tires, blue. $5500. 770-540-4254

Sport Utility Vehicles FORD 2004 Expedition, 4x4, new brakes, new tires, 220K, runs great, tow pkg, $4600. 706949-4688 TOYOTA 2002 Sequoia Limited, 2WD, white w/ grey leather, pwr sunroof, tow pkg, 161K, exc. cond., $7,790.

770-531-7441

Trucks CHEVY 2000 Silverado Ext Cab, LT. 3 door, 71,555 miles/ LTR, TW. PS, PB, heat seats & mirror, A/C, PM. Very Nice Cond! $10,200. 770536-4981 FORD 1988-F-250. 7.3 diesel, 5spd, Ext Cab. VGC.. Trade possible. $4,500/obo. 770-9670751

Vans CHEVY 2005 Express Van, 140K miles. Drives great, comfortable.

Would make a great church van or work van.

Windows down sides.

Wired to pull trailer.

Reason for selling, no longer needed, $9200.

404-502-2127 Lula, Ga.

7.69 acres on McEver Lake Road, Pendergrass, Hall County. Large 3/2 doublewide manufactured home (needs work) with 1500 square foot shop building and additional storage building. Very private with multiple garden spots and mature fruit trees. City water available $90,000.

Call Leslie at 470-2480323 or David at 678316-2870

Want to Sell?

CLICK

ON US. gainesvilletimes.com

Visit The Times to start your Classified Ad Today!

Classifieds

770-535-1199

10B

Hot Summer Savin

The Paper | Thursday, July 31, 2014

We Need Your Trade-In! Working harder for you!

akinsdodge.com

220 WEST MAY ST. WINDER

877-212-7977 MSRP AKINS SAVINGS MFR. REBATE

$

We are closer than you think!

2014 RAM 1500 TRADESMAN

$36,630 -6,500 -3,500

26,630 with Chrysler Capital

Big Horn & Express Crew Cab, 2WD's & 4WD's

10,000 OFF!

$

MSRP

STOCK# ES328960

$

MSRP AKINS SAVINGS MFR. REBATE

$

4WD

27,055

NO Trade Required NO Finance Required

$

MSRP AKINS SAVINGS MFR. REBATE

$23,040 -2,000 SE -2,000 AVP PACKAGE

$

$

Rebate with Ford

4,000 OFF! $

STOCK# ET281209

Financing

STOCK# EBA77567

MSRP AKINS SAVINGS MFR. REBATE

$

$

Rebate with Ford

4,000 OFF! $

STOCK# ER106790

Financing

STOCK# EUA57822

MSRP

MSRP AKINS SAVINGS MFR. REBATE

SE

$

$24,650 -3,000 -2,000

19,650

NEW 2014

FORD FUSION

SE & TITANIUMS

5,000 OFF! PLUS! Extra 1000 $

$

Rebate with Ford

6,000 OFF! $

STOCK# EN22703

Financing

STOCK# ER246485

45 TO CHOOSE FROM!

MSRP

MSRP AKINS SAVINGS MFR. REBATE

$

19,165

$20,730 -3,000 -1,500

16,230

NEW 2014

FORD FOCUS

SE & TITANIUMS Excludes Hybrid

4,500 OFF! PLUS! Extra 1500 $

JEEP PATRIOT

$

4,000 OFF!

Rebate with Ford

$

STOCK# ED752773

Financing

STOCK# EL190198

90 TO CHOOSE 46 TOFROM! CHOOSE FROM!

MSRP

TOURING

MSRP AKINS SAVINGS MFR. REBATE

$

25,255

$37,015 -4,500 -1,500

31,015 ALL NEW 2014

ALL NEW 2014

CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRYS

SE & TITANIUM

5,000 OFF! PLUS! Extra 1500

ALL NEW 2014

$

NEW 2014

FORD ESCAPE

$

$23,165 -2,000 SPORT -2,000 FWD

$32,755 -5,000 -2,500

$26,445 -3,000 -2,000

21,445

ALL NEW 2014

MSRP AKINS SAVINGS MFR. REBATE

24 TO CHOOSE FROM!

MSRP

16,580 DODGE AVENGER

SE, SEL & LIMITED

6,000 OFF! PLUS! Extra 1000

21,970

$22,580 -2,500 -3,500

NEW 2014 SE, SEL & LIMITEDS

FORD EDGE

$

$25.970 -1,500 SE, SXT -2,500

DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

$30,245 -3,500 -2,500

24,245

ALL NEW 2014

$

MSRP

MSRP

DODGE JOURNEY

MSRP AKINS SAVINGS MFR. REBATE

5,000 OFF!

$

14

READ TO GOY !

STOCK# E5308424

ALL NEW 2014

$

V6

19,190

4,000 OFF!

19,040

MSRP AKINS SAVINGS MFR. REBATE

STOCK# EFA49241

$24,190 -2,000 -3,000

$

STOCK# EL305806

$

12,000 OFF! MSRP

FORD MUSTANG

UNLIMITED

MSRP AKINS SAVINGS MFR. REBATE

$

ALL NEW 2014

JEEP WRANGLER

$

More than 55 pickups in stock

FORD XLT F-150

ALL NEW 2014

MSRP AKINS SAVINGS MFR. REBATE

New 2014 301 A XLT Crew Cab Chrome Package

$39,055 -9,000 -3,000

MSRP AKINS SAVINGS MFR. REBATE

$30,760 -4,000 4 DOOR,

26,760

855-888-9519

We are closer than you think!

NEW 2014

Plus! Extra $500 OFF

MSRP AKINS SAVINGS

220 WEST MAY ST. WINDER

7,500 OFF! $

STOCK# ER196016

MSRP

ALL DISCOUNTS FROM MSRP PRICES PLUS TAVT, TAG, GA LEMON LAW FEES. *Dealer retains factory rebates. Must take delivery by August 1, 2014 on in stock units only.

Must print or bring ad at time of purchase to receive ad prices.

FORD EXPLORER XLT & Limited

MSRP

STOCK# EGC54808 ALL DISCOUNTS FROM MSRP PRICES PLUS TAVT, TAG, GA LEMON LAW FEES. *Dealer retains factory rebates. Must take delivery by August 1, 2014 on in stock units only.

Must print or bring ad at time of purchase to receive ad prices.

Working harder for you!

Open 24/7 at

akinsdodge.com

Se Habla Español 20 Acres of Savings!

FORD•CHRYSLER•DODGE•JEEP•RAM

877-212-7977

220 WEST MAY STREET • WINDER ONLY ONE LOCATION IN WINDER, GA WITH 1,100 VEHICLES!

6,000 OFF!

$

Open 24/7 at

akinsford.com

Working harder for you!

Se Habla Español 20 Acres of Savings!

FORD•CHRYSLER•DODGE•JEEP•RAM

855-888-9519

220 WEST MAY STREET • WINDER