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Agreement OK’d with Atlantic Wood Pellets

Atlantic Wood Pellets has agreed to pay up to $100,000 toward improvements of the roadway on the former Louisiana-Pacific plant property on Highway 441 which it intends to close on this month should the road be deemed to be a county road.

While the county has maintained the road for years, representatives of Enova Energy, current owner Louisiana-Pacific and the Athens Line LLC, owner of the railroad, have provided information to Jackson County officials which indicates the road and the crossing are private holdings. Athens Lines intends

to enter into an agreement with Atlantic Wood Pellets Athens related to the crossing.

L-P has been paying for improvements to the crossing.

The rail crossing located on the parcel and gravel roadway into the property are a point of contention with a neighboring property owner, Athens Stonecasting, which has utilized the road and crossing for nearly 20 years.

A development agreement was approved Monday by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners which will allow Atlantic

Wood Pellets to get development plans and permits approved to start construction. If the agreement was not reached, the company spokesman said the property purchase would not be finalized and Jackson County would lose out on the jobs which would be created by the opening of the new plant which is projected to generate 72 railcars of traffic every three days.

Commission Chairman Tom Crow noted that there have been no objections about Athens Stonecasting and others using the crossing from the railroad during the previous two

decades.

Commissioners Dwain Smith said he was satisfied that each company would be able to use the railroad crossing after receiving assurances from the Atlantic Wood Pellets representative that there was no intention to deny use of the road or the crossing once the plant is operational.

The question of the road and crossing being private may find resolution in a court setting but Atlantic Wood Pellets can begin redevelopment efforts on the property once the real state transaction is completed. The company will be able to get county permits to do necessary work on the former L-P plant which was constructed in 1989.

Jefferson Schools to hold charter petition meeting

Fireworks and flag-wavin’ Fourth of July in Braselton Photographer Doug Chellew captured the brilliant flashes of colors which filled the skies over Braselton during the Fourth of July fireworks display which closed out a day of patriotic fun. The day began with the Star Spangled 5K which found Klayton Rose Collinsworth, Miss Star Spangled Banner, (R) as the official starter for the race. which benefited Operation One Voice, a nonprofit that provides assistance to military families of wounded and fallen Special Operations Forces. Candidate Jody Hice (L) was waving an American flag as he walked in the patriotic parade. A festival in Braselton Park included musical entertainment and vendors.

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A charter petition community meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, in the Jefferson High School cafeteria.

The Jefferson City School System Board of Education has made the decision to file a petition with the Georgia Department of Education to become a charter school system.

A charter system is a local school district that operates under the terms of a charter contract between the state Board of Education and the local Board of Education.

Like the Barrow County School District, the system could receive flexibility in the form of waivers of certain state laws, rules and guidelines in exchange for great accountability for increased student performance and an emphasis on school-based leadership and decision-making.

Becoming a charter system will enable Jefferson City Schools to have more flexibility in providing innovative educational programs and experiences that lead to higher standards of academic performance.

Community input is an important part of the process in seeking approval to become a charter school system.

GED leaders honored with retirement reception

By Katie Griffin

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The Jackson County Certified Literate Community Program and Lanier Technical College hosted a recent retirement reception for Joy Bates, Lead GED Instructor, and Irma Johnson, administrative assistant.

“I’m simply overwhelmed. All of the kind words and the awards, I was just not expecting this,” said Joy Bates.

Donnie Weaver, Warden at the Department of Corrections, presented Bates with an award and Lanier Tech named one of their hallways after Bates as well. She has worked as the Lead Instructor for 13 years and was with the program when it was located in Jefferson at the Gordon Street Center as well.

As Lead Instructor, Bates worked well coordinating with the other GED programs that are offered in Jackson County.

“Joy was so good at what she did. She will certainly be missed by us and by her students.

I don’t know what we will do without her,” said Sandra Fite, Executive Director, Jackson County Certified Literate Community

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Irma Johnson was also given several awards for her service and her hard work.

She began there after the program moved to Commerce and joined the Lanier Tech campus. Johnson quickly became the “goto” person as well as the one who dealt with testing schedules, state and Lanier Tech reports and any other office or classroom work that would pop up. The students knew if they asked for her help, she would give it to them.

“The reception was awesome. I couldn’t think of a better place to retire from and I will always have a heart for this program. I loved my work and I will miss it, but I’m looking forward to my retirement!” said Irma Johnson.

There were posters that employees, students and friends could sign to congratulate the two on their retirement. Many of the attendees had funny stories to tell about working with Bates and Johnson.

“Irma has such a fun-loving personality that she brought to this program. She was al-

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The retirement reception was a chance to celebrate the contributions of Joy Bates and Irma Johnson. Pictured are: Sandra Fite, director of the Jackson County Certified Literate Community Program; Dr. Howard Ledford, Dean of the Jackson Campus of Lanier Tech; Joy Bates and Irma Johnson; Dr. Linda Barrow, Lanier Tech Vice President of Adult Education; Brenda Thomas of Lanier Tech; and Billie Izard, state executive director for the Certified Literate Community Program through Technical College System of Georgia.

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BRIEFLY Church celebrates road progress Celebration Church is doing as its name suggests when it comes to the Georgia Department of Transportation opening a portion of the new Ga. 347 in South Hall County.

The road improvements especially will benefit the church’s busy preschool.

“What we’re excited about, with that four-lane in place, is we’ll have them (enter the church) by the fourlane and exit onto Thompson Mill (Road),” said Mike Day, pastor. “Our traffic nightmare will be gone.”

When the two-lane Thompson Mill Road in front of the church was the old Ga. 347 and the only access to the campus, “we counted each day a blessing when we didn’t have a wreck,” he said. “It would just logjam right there at our preschool.”

Otherwise, with expected growth along the road, “we’re in a great place to be,” Day said.

A new driveway from the church to Ga. 347 and a new sign could be in place by Labor Day, he said.

The new segment runs in four- and six-lane stretches between Spout Springs Road and Ga. 211/Old Winder Highway. It is part of an overall 8-mile project with a completion date of Jan. 12, 2016. When the entire road is finished, motorists will be able to travel on four- and six-lane stretches of Ga. 347 between Interstate 985 and Ga. 211.

Gas leak closed Ga. 347 on July 2 All lanes of Ga. 347 reopened hours after a ruptured pipe spewed gas up through the center lane of the highway at Deaton Creek Parkway on July 2.

Parts of the roadway had been closed from Spout Springs Road to Ga. 211 due to damage from the gas main break.

Asphalt in a 20-foot by 12foot area in the center lane of Ga. 347 was damaged, requiring a massive repair, said Teri Pope, spokeswoman for the Department of Transportation. Crews must remove the asphalt down to the base layer and possibly down to the dirt before building back up with new material, Pope said. All three levels of pavement were damaged.

Pope said a contractor for the city of Buford hit a Buford gas line

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“Barrow County again, has been one of the most charitable counties in the state when it comes to giving money to the Boot Drive,” said Lt. Ernest Weant, Boot Drive coordinator for Barrow County Emergency Services. “We would like to thank all of our citizens for their generous support.”

In its first 24 years, this event raised more than $13 million statewide for the GFBF. Funds collected through the boot drive will be used to help support the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation’s mission of partnering

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Leadership Jackson graduation is July 24 The Leadership Jackson Graduation Dinner set for July 24 recognizes and honors the graduates of the current class and announces the incoming class. It is also an opportunity for Leadership Jackson alumni to connect again and congratulate new graduates.

Class of 2014 graduates and one guest are complimentary. All other guests may attend the dinner for $20 per person. Space is limited so sign up now.

The dinner will be held starting at 7:15 p.m. at the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center, located at 2020 Clean Water Drive in Buford.

Vineyard Fest is Aug. 24 at Chateau Elan On Sunday, Aug. 24, the focus will be on the tastes, sights and sounds of the 18th annual Vineyard Fest. Allinclusive 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.

In keeping with Château Élan’s desire to provide a comfortable, enjoyable experience for attending guests, only 2,000 tickets are on sale.

Since 2004, the event has been a complete sell-out with tickets being sold on an advance ticket basis only.

Guests must be 21 years or older to participate.

Call 678-425-0900 ext. 41 to book by phone or book at www.chateauelan.com.

David Perdue, candidate for the U.S. Senate, will be in Jefferson, for a “meet-and-greet” event with area citizens at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16.

This stop-over event will take place a Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Restaurant.

The event is being coordinated locally by the Tea Party Patriots of Jackson County and will include other area-wide co-sponsoring and participating groups. It is a part of the Perdue “RV Tour of the State of Georgia.”

Perdue’s goal is to try to meet and talk with each attendee on a one-on-one, face-to-face basis. He also says he wants to hear concerns and answer questions of citizens of Georgia.

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the George W. Bush administration, saying the Republican brand had been damaged during his presidency. And he believes things have only gotten worse since.

“I believe we have a full-blown crisis,” he said, pointing to the nation’s debt as the No. 1 culprit. “If you’re as outraged as I am … help me take the country back.”

Perdue’s opponent, U.S. Rep Jack Kingston, also met with the group at its June 2 meeting. It was his third stop in the county since May’s primary election.

“I want you to know that I’m very, very committed” to Hall County, Kingston said during the June event.

“I’m very happy to have the support that I do in Hall County and we’re going to work hard to make sure that we continue to grow that (support).”

Kingston pulled 25.8 percent of the vote statewide in May’s Republican primary, while Perdue led with 30.64 percent.

Drug-related arrests made by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Walter Howard Leachman Jr., 40, of Nicholson, on drug-related charges on July 7.

After receiving information of possible drug activity at Leachman’s residence on Jim’s Lane, Jackson County investigators were able to obtain a search warrant for the home and discovered a quantity of methLeachman amphetamine, marijuana and tools commonly used for the consumption and sales of these type drugs.

Leachman has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of tools for the commission of a crime.

Leachman is currently incarcerated in the Jackson County Jail.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Orenthius Franrickus Brightwell, 38, of Athens, on drug-related charges on July 2.

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CANDIDATES IN SOUTH HALL Perdue visited with the South Hall Republican Club during its meeting July 7.

Perdue, former CEO of both Dollar General and the Reebok brand, will face Rep. Jack Kingston of Savannah in a runoff July 22; the winner of that race will face Democrat Michelle Nunn and Libertarian Amanda Swafford of Flowery Branch in the November general election to fill the state’s Senate seat being vacated by Saxby Chambliss.

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ter a successful undercover operation in which Brightwell delivered drugs to a prearranged location. Investigators put Brightwell into custody and located an assortment of narcotics inside the Brightwell vehicle he was driving. Brightwell was transported to the Jackson County Jail and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, possession of Schedule II drug, possession of Schedule III drug, possession of Schedule IV drug, use of a communication device to facilitate a drug transaction and driving while license revoked.

Tonya Maria Smallwood, 37, of Athens, was also arrested. Smallwood, the passenger in Brightwell’s vehicle, is facing charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of Schedule IV drug, possession of Schedule II drug and possession of Schedule III drug.

Hit and run complaints result in arrest The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to several reports of hit and run accidents in the area of Highway 441 on July 1.

Several calls were received by the 911 Center in reference to a subject that had struck vehicles on Highway 441 and left the scene. One driver was transported to a local hospital.

The Georgia State Patrol, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and AthensClarke County Police Department were involved in the investigation.

As a result, the Georgia State Patrol has arrested Matthew Kerry Gossett, 53, of Athens. Gossett was charged with driving under the influence, failure to maintain lane, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, following too close and no proof of insurance.

Citizens are encouraged to notify their local law enforcement agencies of any suspicious persons, crimes or other relevant information by calling 911 or the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 706-367-8718. Also please remember that you can provide information without being involved or identified by contacting the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office’s anonymous tip line at 706-367-3784.

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During the last week of June which was observed as Georgia Farmers Market Week, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black made several visits to local farmers markets including Braselton’s held from 4-7 p.m. market on Fridays.

Here, Black talked with Farmer Cass of Finch Creek Farm.

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ways saying or doing something to make us laugh. We will certainly miss that around here,” said Fite.

Both Bates and Johnson expressed their gratitude for the years of service and friendship that they have gained from working there. They both also agreed that they will miss their jobs, but look forward to being retired and spending more time with family and traveling.

There are part-time classes offered in

Jefferson at the First Baptist Church, the Potter’s House and the Jackson County Correctional Institute. A full-time class is offered in Commerce from Monday through Thursday. There are two part-time programs also offered at the Commerce learning center: English as a second language class, citizenship class.

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by Martha Chambers.

For more information about the Jackson County Certified Literate Community Program, visit www.jacksoncountyclcp.org or contact Sandra Fite, director of the Jackson County Certified Literate Community Program, at 706-367-8574.

Dr. Nikki Tobias is Peace Place executive director Peace Place, Inc., a domestic violence program and shelter serving Banks, Barrow and Jackson counties since 2000, has announced the selection of Dr. Nikki Tobias as its new executive director.

The selection was made after a regional search and selection process, during which Nikki served as the interim executive director for the agency.

“The board is pleased to announce Nikki’s appointment. We are excited about the direction the agency is headed under Nikki’s leadership and support her vision for the future of Peace Place,” said Dock Sisk, Peace Place’s board chairman. “Nikki’s passion for and dedication to the success of Peace Place over the last few years is evident and unmatched.”

Tobias holds a bachelor’s degree in education, a master’s degree in counseling and college student personnel and a doctoral degree in counseling and human development services with a concentration in college student affairs administration. Her professional background includes nine years of administrative and supervisory experience and 10 years of retail management experience.She served as a volunteer for Peace Place before being recruited to the Board of Directors and serving as the Board’s vice chairwoman. She is also the current vice chairwoman for the Domestic Violence Task Force of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit.

“I am thrilled and proud to have the opportunity to serve

Tobias Peace Place, our clients and the community in this new capacity,” Nikki said.

“Peace Place provides valuable services to the victims

and survivors of domestic violence and works to raise awareness about the effects of relationship violence throughout the community.

We pride ourselves in working with local law enforcement and other community partners to improve the lives of our clients and to reduce the incidents of domestic violence in our service area and beyond.”

Peace Place, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, outreach, legal advocacy and community awareness for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit and operates a thrift store to help fund the programs and services.

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Oncology, hematology services in Braselton July 17 open house slated at Medical Plaza 1 The Cancer Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is now offering comprehensive medical oncology and hematology services in Braselton at Medical Plaza 1.

Timothy Carey, MD, an oncologist with the Longstreet Cancer Center, and Christina Saurel, MD, an oncologist with Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic, are now providing comprehensive care to patients with cancer or blood disorders, including chemotherapy and infusion services.

“We are excited to offer these services to the Braselton community,” says Todd Sigmon, executive director of Oncology Services at NGMC. “Our patients can now receive the same great care they had before, but without having to travel to Gainesville.”

The community is invited to attend an

GOP to donate sports chair to vet With help from local Republican organizations throughout Georgia, the GAGOP Veterans Committee will donate another sports wheelchair to a disabled veteran this weekend at the Jackson County Republican Party meeting.

Under the leadership of 2nd Vice-Chairman Ron Johnson, the Georgia GOP Veterans Committee will donate a wheelchair to an American hero, Army Sergeant First Class Carl Morgan, during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Jackson County GOP. Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle will serve as the keynote speaker.

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The meeting will be held from 7:30-9:15 a.m. at the Jefferson Club House, located at 302 Longview Drive in Jefferson.

The following counties donated money for SGT First Class Morgan’s wheelchair: Bacon, Ben Hill, Carroll, Coffee, Columbia, Irwin, Floyd, Gilmer, Greene, Houston, Franklin, Jackson, Laurens, Madison, Newton, Oconee, Pike, Rabun and Rockdale.

State Rep. Terry England and four private donors also contributed funds. Donations are still being accepted. Contact Ron Johnson at 770-310-4515.

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OBITUARIES Annie Blanche Daniels Borders

Died July 2, 2014 Annie Blanche Daniels Borders, 77, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

Born on July 4, 1936, in Jefferson, she was a daughter of the late Nathaniel and Annie Blanche Daniels.

Mrs. Borders was employed

by Wayne Farms and was a member of the Jones Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Agnes Rucker and Mera Jackson, and brothers, Charles Daniels and Bobby Daniels.

Survivors include her husband, Joseph Borders of Winder; daughters, Yvonne Borders of Jefferson and Jackie Joffrion of Louisiana; sons, Andrew Borders and Alfred Borders, both of Commerce; sisters, Mary Bell of Gainesville and Katherine Green of Jefferson; brothers, Horace Daniels Sr., and Tony Daniels, both of Jefferson; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held Saturday, July 5, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Julius Mack officiating. The burial followe in the Evans Memory Gardens with Jermaine Strickland, Brian Dudley, Hendrix Nicely, Andrea Borders, Zackary Daniels and Eric Tate honored as pallbearers.

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Elizabeth Cathcart

Died July 6, 2014 Miss Elizabeth Cathcart, 99, of Winder, died Sunday, July 6, 2014.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs.

Miss Cathcart retired from the accounting department at Alcoa Aluminum Company in Atlanta and was a member of Loganville United Methodist Church.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

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Sarah Frances Dailey

Died July 6, 2014 Sarah Frances Dailey, 84, of Nicholson, died Sunday July 6, 2014, at Athens Regional Medical Center. a daughter of the late Robert and Jesse Sisk Hardy, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Lee Hansel Minish, and her second husband, Edgar Coleman Dailey, and a daughter, Linda Jean Crumley.

Survivors include her sons, Jerrell (Michele) Minish of Athens, Thomas Minish of Nicholson and Eddie (Carolyn) Dailey of Macon; daughters, Jimmie (Ronnie) Hulsey of Buford, Brenda Boring of Hull, Jackie (Tommy) Griffith of Homer, Connie (Mickey) Archer of Nicholson, Vickie (Chris Leach) Kittle of Athens and Jean Thomas of Nicholson; brother, Leroy (Maggie) Hardy of Commerce; 45 grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and six greatgreat-grandchildren.

Services were held Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Stowers officiating. Interment followed in the Nicholson City Cemetery.

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Gerald Michael Donovan

Died July 1, 2014 Gerald Michael Donovan, 62, of Winder, died Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

A native and former resident of Toledo, Ohio, he had resided in Winder for the past eight years. He was pre-

ceded in death by his father, Jerry Donovan. Mr. Donovan was a former employee of The Kiemle-Hankins Company.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Donovan; children, Melissa Donovan of Atlanta and Gerald Brian Donovan of Auburn; mother, Bettie Donovan of Richmond, Ind.; sister, Kathy Smalley of Richmond, Ind.; brother, Dennis Donovan of Muncie, Ind.; and grandchildren, Ani, Sophie and Aubrie Donovan.

A funeral service was held Sunday, July 6, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

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David Warren Duck

Died July 6, 2014 David Warren Duck, 56, of Clayton, formerly of Braselton, died Sunday, July 6, 2014.

Born in Gainesville, he was a son of the late Eugene Preston Duck and the late Berthaleen Parten Duck. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. He was an equipment operator with the City of Jefferson for several years and was a member of Zion Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jack Duck; and nephew, Mark Duck.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Allen Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 10.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Pam Duck of Hoschton; nephews, Terrell Duck and Matt Duck; niece, Shane Cronic; and a number of other relatives.

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Jessie May Edmondson

Died July 2, 2014 Jessie May Edmondson, 46, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 5, 2014, at the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.

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Frances G. Giles

Died July 4, 2014 Frances G. Giles, 94, of Winder, died Friday, July 4, 2014.

She retired from Empire Manufacturing after 40 years of service, and also was employed by Superior Garment. Widowed at 38 years old, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer V. Giles, in 1958.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Cliff Watrous of Statham and Connie and Ricky Hopper of Winder; grandchildren, Christine (Mark) Whiddon, Cliff Watrous Jr., Tracie H. Jones and Shane (Ashley) Hopper; and great-grandchildren, Emily and Mathew Whiddon.

The funeral service was held Tuesday, July 8, 2014, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Jim Stephens officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder.

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Owen Gresham

Died July 2, 2014 Owen “Pancho” Gresham, 75, of Statham, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoke and Ora Wall Gresham; and son, Dennis Mitchell Gresham. He was a retired engineer with the Georgia Department of Transportation and a mem-

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ber of Midway Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Joanne Gresham; daughters, Michelle (Jeff) Lipscomb and Pamela Foster; grandchildren, Alex Foster, Ian Lipscomb and Scott Lipscomb; brother, Philip Gresham; and sisters, Sarah Peeples, Syble McDaniel and Pat Thornton.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. John Burchfield officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 10, 2014

Jim Matthews

Died July 7, 2014 Oliver (Jim) Dean Matthews, 92, of Nicholson, died Monday, July 7, 2014, at his residence.

Born in Nicholson, he was a son of the late Milton Homer and Lillie Mae Greene Matthews. He was retired from Gold Kist an was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church. He was a United States Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Addie Lucille Cowart Matthews.

Survivors include his son, Larry Matthews of Nicholson; sisters, Vera Jackson of Commerce and Opal Fields of Ila; and five grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Antioch United Methodist Church with the Rev. Marshall Bruner officiating.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, July 10, 2014

Randal R. Mayo

Died July 4, 2014 Randal R. Mayo, 52, of Jefferson, died Friday, July 4, 2014.

Born in Saginaw, Mich., he was a son of the late Charles and Juanita Lyon Mayo. Mr. Mayo served in the United States Air Force for 10 years. He was a truck driver for many years and was presently employed with Walmart.

Survivors include his son, Joshua Thomas Mayo of Valparaiso, Fla.; brothers, Danial Gene Mayo, George Warner Mayo and Charles Russell Mayo; sister, Audrey Mayo Montle; foster brother, Mark Buchloz; and best friend, Ross Pelletier.

A service will be held at a later date.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, July 10, 2014

Ernest Mitchell Minish

Died July 4, 2014 Ernest “Bugfuzz” Mitchell Minish, 71, of Commerce, died Friday, July 4, 2014, at his home surrounded by loving family and friends.

A native of Madison County, he was born Oct. 2,

1942, a son of the late David Roland Minish and the late Reba Hanley Minish. He served in the United States Marine Reserves and was retired from the University of Georgia where he was employed as a brick mason.

He was a member of Erastus Christian Church. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Shirley Lackey, Jeanette Ford and Sylvia Cochran, and nephew, John Michael Bellew.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Betty Minish; daughter and son-in-law, Deanna and Mike Richards; daughter, Debbie Huxford; grandchildren, Micah and (Kaley), Caleb and Titus Huxford,all of Jacksonville, Fla., and Rachel and Jared Richards of Jefferson; brother and sister-inlaw, Leon and Peggy Minish of Commerce; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Jane Cadwell of Commerce, Helen and Tommy Adams of Hull, Naomi and Andy Denton of Charlotte, N.C., and June and John Bellew of Nicholson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 7, 2014, at Erastus Christian Church with Pastors Ric Huxford and Steve Parker officiating. Burial was in the Minish Family Cemetery.

Pallbearers were his six grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia or the Minish Perpetual Care Fund, 494 Minish Cemetery Road, Commerce, GA 30530.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, July 10, 2014

Billy Dean Shallenberger

Died July 5, 2014 Billy Dean Shallenberger, 78, of Jefferson, died Saturday, July 5, 2014.

Born in Champagne, Ill., he was a son of the late Orville and Jane Brockett Shallenberger. Mr. Shallenberger was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Navy. He was a police officer with the University of California and the city of Santa Barbara and was a member of the Jefferson Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Mr. Shallenberger was a Helping Hand at the Jefferson Elementary School for several years.

A private Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Survivors include his companion, Shirley Bradshaw of Jefferson; daughters, S’ea Ryan of Apollo Beach, Fla,, Amber Shelly Harris of Bandon, Ore., Carolyn Longmire of Fort Collins, Calif., and Susan Gomez of Buellton, Calif.; brother, Dan Shallenberger, of Mainville, Ohio; sister, Mary Windsor of Fort Wayne, Ind.; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Flowers are accepted of donations may be made to the Jefferson, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 38 Darnell Road, Jefferson, GA 30549.

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

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

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, July 10, 2014

Ralph Simmons

Died July 3, 2014 Ralph Simmons, 71, of Bowman, died Thursday, July 3, 2014.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 8, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Keith Truelove officiated.

Born April 28, 1943, in Douglasville, he was a son of the late Sylvia Clarence and Lois Simmons. He was of the Baptist faith and a truck driver.

Survivors include his son, Stanley Simmons of Chatsworth; daughter, Tammy Simcox of Norcross; grandchildren, Callie and Dustin Brown of Gainesville, Alyssa Simcox of Gainesville and Marie Simmons of Chatsworth; brothers, Leroy Simmons, Junior Simmons and Johnny Simmons, all of Carrollton; sisters, Pauline Bryson of Cumming, Dot Ledford of Homer, Gladys Jiles of Rome, Juanita Brannon of Maysville and Sarah Terrell of Bowman; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, July 10, 2014

Norma Jean Taylor

Died July 3, 2014 Norma Jean Taylor, 82, of Braselton, died Thursday, July 3, 2014, at her residence with her family.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 8, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with entombment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Jeff Benefield officiated.

Born March 18, 1932, in Clay County, Ala., she was a daughter of the late Grover and Mamie Thomas. She attended Chestnut Mountain Church and had been a restaurant manager at the Pro Shop in Decatur. Mrs. Taylor was also preceded in death by son, Wayne Linton; brothers, Roy Thomas and Dewey Thomas; and sister, Margie Thomas Collins.

Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Samuel Taylor; sons and daughter-inlaw, Jimmy and Trisha Linton of Kennesaw and Tommy Linton of Buford; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Bryan Howes of Braselton; grandchildren, Tracy Kyle, Scott Linton, Laura Adams, Brooke Fondell, Tonya Kerr, Tommy Linton Jr., Josh Campbell, Brandy Emmett, Brittany Howes and Phillip Travis Howes; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Road, Suite 114, Gainesville, GA 30501, www.cancer.org or the American Heart Association, 1101 Northchase Parkway, Marietta, GA

theme: We Are All At Home in God’s House. All children are welcome.

PrimeTimers Bingo and lunch will be held at 11:30 a.m. on July 25 in Fellowship Hall.

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 706-654-1422.

30067, www.heart.org.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, July 10, 2014

Randy Thompson

Died June 27, 2014 Randall Morris “Randy” Thompson, 64, of Statham, died Friday, June 27, 2014.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late James Lamar and Johnnie Francis Lee Thompson. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked in public service as a law enforcement officer. He was with the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office and retired from the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office as chief deputy and major. Mr. Thompson was a member of the VFW. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julie Thompson, and son, James JR Thompson.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday July 13, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Robby Black officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 12:30 p.m. until the service.

Survivors include his sister, Peggy Price of Americus; brother, Johnny Lamar Thompson of Clinton, Miss.; nephews, Christopher Thompson and James Taylor Price; nieces, Beverly Susan Thompson and Melissa Jean Scearce; and great-nephew, Jessie Scearce.

The family asks that donations be made to Hospice Advantage, 2470 Daniels Bridge Road, Bldg 100, Suite 171, Athens, GA 30606 Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, July 10, 2014

Jimmy Wright

Died July 3, 2014 James A. “Jimmy” Wright, 87, of Winder, died Thursday, July 3, 2014.

A Barrow County native, he was a son of the late Clarence D. and Sally Orr Wright.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Colena Adams Wright, on Nov. 4, 2012.

Mr. Wright was the retired owner of Wright’s Garage and was a U.S. Army veteran. He had attended the Winder First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his children, Ronald (Jean) Wright and Gary (Penny) Wright, both of Winder, and Myra (Chip) McEver of Talmo; four grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Sunday, July 6, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Dr. Ronald Hewatt officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to the Winder First United Methodist Church, Local Missions, 280 N. Broad St. Winder, GA 30680.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 10, 2014

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Heat sparks summer’s memories Summer is the season that gives us so many good memories, especially from our childhood.

There were annual events such as summer revivals and vacation Bible school.

We used to print posters with the picture of the revival preacher. Usually, he was holding a big Bible and pointing directly at the camera, as if to say, “You better listen to me.”

We didn’t have prepackaged, homogenized Bible school, either.

Today, they come with spaceships and cowboys and detective sets. I just can’t grasp the whole notion of finding Jesus in outer space, out on the range or lurking in the shadows.

I remember lots of KoolAid and little butter cookies with a hole in the middle. A contest was among the boys to see who could take the most bites off of a cookie without it falling off your finger.

Swimming happened in the summer. When we were kids, Uncle Harry had a pool. I learned to swim there with my cousin, Bill.

We spent many an hour at the pool and I thought it was wonderful.

One of our other swimming options was the pool at the Alamo Plaza Motel on Stewart Avenue. My mama or daddy knew somebody there and we went there several times.

The Alamo later became a major center for the world’s oldest profession and drug dealing. Stewart Avenue was so bad they changed the name to Metropolitan Parkway. I remember the Alamo, when it was good.

One of the great things on Stewart Avenue was Funtown. It was a wonderful amusement park. Unfortunately, the opening of Six Flags led to its demise.

My cousin, Mike, and his wife, Marsha, took Bill and me to Six Flags on the first

Harris Blackwood day it opened. Bill and I went back many times. One year, we had season passes and rode the Dahlonega Mine Train about 75 times in a single day.

That was about 40 years ago and I still treasure those memories.

There were other summer things such as riding go-karts and trying all sorts of tricks to make our bicycles go faster. We were convinced oil, grease and just the right amount of air made them better.

And, oh, if someone got a new appliance, it meant we got a new fort. We could play with a box until it was in tatters. When it was no longer useable as a fort, it became a target for BB guns.

When I was 11, I went to 4-H camp at Rock Eagle.

I met the cutest little girl from somewhere else. We slow danced to a song by a new group called “The Carpenters.” She wrote down her address, but I lost it. It’s still a good memory.

I remember waking up one morning and the cartoons we normally watched were not on. A senator named Robert Kennedy was shot and later died. He had kids my age and I remember feeling sad for them.

The next summer, I remember staying up late one night to watch a man named Armstrong take the first steps on the moon.

I keep those memories in my mind. It feels good to get them out and dust them off every now and then, especially in the summer.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose column appears weekly.

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The parable of the apple tree That apple tree. Oh my goodness. Something told me it wouldn’t turn out well.

It happened last spring.

Or rather, it started then.

Like many Southern women, I celebrate spring with a bounty of colorful flowers. I’m just like Mama in that. I plant begonias, petunias, diamond frost, lantanas, marigolds and azaleas in the window boxes, garden paths and fill the porches with planted pots and hanging baskets.

It’s cheerful and homey. I love it.

So last spring as I shopped in the garden center and filled two carts with flowers, three small trees and flowering bushes, Tink sidled over to me.

“Can we get an apple tree?” He grinned and pointed to a very tall apple tree.

I did a double take.

“Why?” “So, we can have our own homegrown apples.”

He nodded his head eagerly like a little boy. I smiled and shrugged.

“If you want.”

We lugged the apple tree home and set it in the backyard with the smaller

Ronda Rich trees to await planting.

A couple of weeks later, Brandon, who has helped me around the house for several years, came over to dig holes. Since Tink was working on a script, I didn’t want to interrupt him so I hired Brandon. We planted the other trees. Brandon began digging a hole for the apple tree at the top of an embankment behind our house.

Suddenly, Tink threw open an upstairs window and stuck his head out.

Now, I don’t know what he was doing on that side of the house because he was suppose to be in his office working which is on the front side of the house.

Nonetheless, there he was.

“You’re not going to put the apple tree there, are you?”

Brandon’s shovel stopped. I looked up. “Yes.” He shook his head. “If

you put it there, the apples will roll down the hill.”

“So?” I don’t arbitrarily pick places to plant trees.

I put thinking time in it. “It will be pretty here.”

Thus, began the discussion where Tink wanted to plant it elsewhere though he didn’t know where, while I insisted it needed to be planted right then while Brandon was there to do it.

“I’ll plant it tonight when I finished working.”

That’s when I gave him that look every wife knows well. A “really?” look with hands planted on my hips.

“No, you won’t.”

“I will. I promise. Just leave it.”

Brandon looked at me. I sighed. “Fill the hole back in.” He laughed and that’s what he did.

The tree didn’t get planted that night or the next or the next. He claims it’s because I didn’t tell him where to put it but I had told him, “Anywhere but over the septic tank.”

Besides, I had already picked a place. Spring blew into summer and the dry days came. I toted bath water — for I am both frugal and environmentally conscious — buckets at a

time, to water my flowers and that apple tree that was lonely and forgotten, trying to hold on until a better day.

Summer drifted into fall and Tink found himself in Los Angeles, working on a new television show, commuting home for the weekends. The apple tree, still somewhat hopeful, waited for a permanent residence.

“When are you going to plant that apple tree?” I asked over the phone one day.

“One weekend when I’m home. Don’t let it die.”

Autumn, colder than usual, frosted its way into winter and when winter’s bitter freezes came, the apple tree could take no more. Just as something told me, it did not end well.

Or maybe it did. In a way. I learned a lesson. Or perhaps it’s better to say that I earned a right.

Next time, I will not stop a man who is digging a hole for a tree in favor of a man who is digging a hole for himself.

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of several books. Sign up for her newsletter at www.rondarich.com. Her column appears weekly.

Labor Day? How about Larry’s Day? Christmas was easy to explain.

Thanksgiving was, too.

“See,” I explained to my youngest son. “The Pilgrims invited the Indians over to eat turkey to celebrate what they were thankful for, and then when the Indians took their turkey-induced nap, the Pilgrims stole all their land.”

I could also (sort of) explain why we celebrate the July Fourth holiday. I described the events leading to our country’s independence from Britain and how the revolution started with “a shot heard around the world.”

“How could a shot be heard around the world?”

Good question from the young lad.

“Well, son,” I offered.

“You must understand that the world was flat then and sound carries farther on a flat surface.”

But when he asked me about why we have a national holiday in September called Labor Day, I was flummoxed. And when I’m flummoxed, I write a col-

Len Robbins umn about it, every week.

From what I know, which, as you realize from the previous paragraphs, isn’t much, there is no famous person in history named “Labor” the holiday is named after, unless it’s Jonathan Labor, who sat next to me in second grade.

I doubt, though, that they’d name a national holiday after a kid whose chief claim to fame was sticking an eraser so far up his nose that the school had to call the fire department. Sure, it’s a splendid accomplishment, but not worthy of a day off. Maybe a couple of hours.

Nor does the first Monday in September denote any significant date in history. In my research, all I could find is that “S.W.A.T.” premiered

Your government officials U.S. government President Barack Obama, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500, 202-456-1111, 202-4561414; www.whitehouse.gov Sen. Saxby Chambliss, 416 Russell Senate Office Building,

on the first Monday in September 1975, and that Elizabeth Taylor was married on the first Monday in September – three different times.

Nobody seems to know why we take Labor Day off every year. I asked three people: the guy with no shirt on at the convenience store; the woman next to him in line, also not wearing a shirt; and the guy outside the convenience store sleeping next to the newspaper rack. The only response I got was from the sleeping man, who woke up and said “I don’t understand those words in your sentences. They’re messing up my thoughtsicles.”

Further research at the convenience store magazine rack revealed the origins of Labor Day, and why we celebrate it by not going to work.

A guy named Larry started Labor Day. According to my research, Larry didn’t show up for work the first Monday in September in 1953. A big professional football fan, he had stayed up late celebrating a vic-

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tory by his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers the previous night and slept most of the day. When he showed up for work Tuesday, his irate boss asked him why he didn’t come to work Monday.

Larry told his boss that the first Monday in September was “Labor Day,” a holiday where you aren’t supposed to “labor” at all.

Larry’s boss then asked Larry why he didn’t call in to tell him about Labor Day. Larry said that picking up a telephone would violate the strict “no-labor” holiday edict.

The boss bought Larry’s story and started letting all his employees off on Labor Day. Employees here told employees there and the holiday took off in popularity.

Shortly thereafter, in an unrelated development, the Japanese started kicking our butts in everything.

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

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Georgia Public Safety Memorial Wall to add name of Douglas Clark Waters Jr. Former City of Jefferson firefighter Douglas Clark Waters Jr., who passed away on April 29, 2003, has been approved for inclusion for the Georgia Public Safety Memorial Wall, located at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth.

Waters was a firefighter and EMT at the City of Jefferson Fire Department and held the posi-

Waters will be honored at the Sept. 6 memorial service.

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life (July 13), darkness to light (July 20), and self to service (July 27). Worship services meet each Sunday at 10:30 at 115 Towne Center Parkway in Hoschton. Find out more at www.arborpointe.org.

Arbor Pointe Church: a group of imperfect people seeking the one who is perfect. sss New Community Church continues its series on “I AM, Exploring the Nature of God.” Join Pastors Mike McGuire and Joey Durmire on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium of Lawson Funeral Home at 4532 Highway 53 in Hoschton.

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

Sontreasure Island VBS is for children who have completed kindergarten through 5th grades. Call Sherry Grant at 706-3672289 to register. sss Jackson County Baptist Church will begin offering a new addictions

program starting July 11.

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 for more information.

There are a lot of people with all kinds of addictions, and not just alcohol, gambling and drugs. Some are addicted to Facebook now. And this program in particular – for those who complete it, have an 80 percent success rate. It’s very good and it’s a completely free program provided by our church, said Pastor Jack Lawson. “There is a real need in our area.”

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 can learn lot from this program, said Lawson.

The addiction helpline is available at 866-7336768 (866-REFORMU) or visit reformu.com sss

tion of Training Officer. He also worked for the Cherokee County Fire Department where he held the position of Sergeant prior to his death. He was a member of multiple organizations. Waters also served as a Senior Structural Fire Instructor with the Georgia Fire Academy.

Waters had numerous other accomplishments including being a National Professional Board of Qualifications Fire Instructor III as well as being a

located between Wehunt Roadd and Marshall Clark Road at 7641 Jackson Trail Road in Hoschton.

The church van will be available each night to pick up children if they need a ride. Those needing a ride should call the church phone at 706-654-4862and leave your name and phone number. You will get a call back. The pastor is Blane Spence. sss Mulberry Baptist Church will host a singing at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, with Frankie Wilson as special guest.

The church is located at 5970 Thompson Mill Road in Hoschton. For more information, call Doug at 770-534-0023. sss A Call To Salvation will host Dr. Brian Simmons as guest speaker during a special service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 13.

Dr. Simmons has more

member of the prestigious Georgia Smoke Divers Association.

He was also a high level rope rescue trainer as well as being a certified public safety diver and an evaluator for the Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council and the National Professional Board of Qualifications Certification Program.

Waters was also a veteran and served proudly in the United States Marine Corps.

According to the City of Jef-

than 35 years of ministry experience. He has been a jungle missionary, an outstanding senior pastor, a published author and an Apostolic Father to 30-plus ministries and organizations both in the USA and internationally.

With an apostolic and prophetic anointing, his teachings have been described as nothing short of revelatory. Dr. Simmons is currently working on The Passion Translation, a dynamicequivalent translation of the books of the Bible from ancient Hebrew into modern English. A Call to Salvation is located at 1295 Jackson Trail Road in Jefferson at the intersection of Highway 11 and Jackson Trail Road.

For more information, call 706-367-9612 or visit www.acalltosalvation.org sss First Baptist Church, located at 246 Washington St., in Jefferson, will host

ferson Fire Department Deputy Chief Darrell Chaisson, “Waters was a dedicated member of City of Jefferson Fire Department and was an inspiration and great example to others in the fire profession.”

The 2014 Georgia Firefighter Memorial Service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center Auditorium, located at 1000 Indian Springs Drive in Forsyth.

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 our fellowship hall and hear our guest speaker Ron Link, Basketball Coach for Athens Christian School.

Bring a friend.

Call Senior Pastor Dr. Michael Helms at 706367-8332. sss

cell at 678-234-9408 or visit our website www. thechurchofhoschton. com. The church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton. sss Everyone is invited to come to First Baptist Church of Jefferson and shop for jewelry, toys, stationary, Christmas items, women’s accessories and home décor in our fellowship hall during the WorldCrafts Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2.

WorldCrafts develops sustainable, fair-trade businesses among impoverished people around the world.

Proceeds of items purchased directly benefit the women who make them.

First Baptist Church is located at 246 Washington St., in Jefferson. Call 706-3678332.

The Church of Hoschton invites the community to join them for any or and all of their regular services as well.

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

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

For more information about any of these events, contact Pastor Cory at the church office 706-654-8415 or on his

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Gresham Motorsports Park announced Monday that Sunoco Racing Fuels and Schoenfeld Headers have partnered to support the Southern Super Series stock car race at GMP this Saturday, July 12.

The Sunoco 125 Presented By Schoenfeld Headers will feature some of the country’s top Super Late Model drivers and teams in a 125-lap battle on the Gresham Motorsports Park half-mile oval.

Saturday’s 125-lap headline event will be joined by 30-lap features in the GMP Outlaw Late Model and GMP Pro Truck divisions.

“We are so fortunate to have Sunoco Racing Fuels - and its Green Oil Company Sunoco

Motorsports park getting new dance partners distributor in Fairburn, Ga. – be the title partner of the first Southern Super Series race to ever be broadcast on national television,” said GMP general manager John Close.

The event will later be featured in a onehour tape-delayed television broadcast and beamed into more than 107 million homes nationally on multiple cable, network and satellite outlets.

“Sunoco has been a great partner to racing for decades and their support of the Southern Super Series in recent years has propelled that division to one of national importance as well. Any recognition or benefit Sunoco

and Green Oil Company get from this new association with GMP has already been well earned.”

As part of an expanding partnership with Gresham, Green Oil Company has agreed to add a barrel of Sunoco 110 Racing Fuel to the $5,000 first-place prize money for Saturday’s Southern Super Series event.

Sunoco Racing Fuel and Green Oil Company will also be featured as the presenting partner of the starting line-up scroll in both the tape-delayed national television broadcast of Saturday’s Southern Super Series race and the 31st annual World Crown 300 at GMP

on Aug. 9.

Meanwhile, Schoenfeld Headers will serve as the presenting partner of Saturday’s Sunoco 125.

“This isn’t the first time that Schoenfeld Headers has been the presenting sponsor of a race at GMP,” Close stated. “They’ve been a great partner to us since Gresham Motorsports Park swung open the gates on our new facility in 2009. You can’t have too many good partners and with companies like Schoenfeld Headers, Sunoco Racing Fuels and Green Oil Company, we’ve definitely aligned ourselves with three of the best.”

For more information, visit www.greshammotorsportspark.com.

Honorary achievement

Maddie Beck is Gwinnett lacrosse Player of the Year

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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Madeline Beck didn’t expect to add another Player of the Year trophy to her mantle at last month’s All-County Lacrosse Banquet.

But, once her name was called, she had to make room for it.

The rising Mill Creek senior was named Gwinnett County POY for the second straight year, beating out great players from within the county.

“It is such an outstanding honor,” she said.

The tough competition the Hawks competed against this past season helped her improve her game, she said, as the Lady Hawks not only played teams from all over Georgia, but also Florida and Tennessee.

“I worked out at CES in Duluth all winter, focusing on strength, speed and stick skills,” she said. “That was key for me to hit the ground running when the season started.”

The Lady Hawks went undefeated in region play this past season.

Beck said head coach Brian Williamson let her know she had made the allcounty team and needed to attend the awards banquet, but that was it.

“I didn’t find out (I had been named POY) until they

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Rising Mill Creek girls’ senior lacrosse player Madeline Beck is committed to playing lacrosse at the University of Louisville. She was named Gwinnett County Player of the Year in June for the second straight year. Right: Madeline Beck takes a shot on goal against Hutchison High School last season. called my name,” she said.

“If coach knew about it, he didn’t tell me. It was such a great surprise.”

Three other Lady Hawks were honored that night, too, she said. Rachel Gann, Emily Halberg and Maddie Peek were given first-team honors and Williamson was

named Coach of the Year.

“We did well as a team,” she said.

Even though it’s summer, rest hasn’t been part of Beck’s schedule, as she has stayed busy working on her craft headed toward her senior season.

She played on Team Geor-

gia National, which was comprised of 40 of the best girl lacrosse players from Alabama and Georgia.

The 40 players were divided into two teams, Beck said, an “A” team and “B” team. She made the “A” team and played in the Brine National All-Ameri-

can Showcase in Baltimore, Md., over the Memorial Day weekend.

“It was another awesome experience,” she said. “We had formal tryouts at Lassiter High School and I was blessed to make the team.”

Beck called the tournament “intense,” saying

many college coaches were in attendance including the University of Louisville coaching staff, where Beck committed to as a sophomore.

“We played great, too. We had huge wins over New Jer-

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Mill Creek High School OL Josh Fannin makes his college decision

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

Rising Mill Creek senior and offensive linemen Josh Fannin will trade in his Hawk colors for something blue when he gets to college next year.

Fannin announced June 30 that he will play his college football at Middle Tennessee State University. “(I’m) very excited,” he said. “They are building something really special up there.

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Josh Fannin will play collegiate football at Middle Tennessee State.

I love the coaching staff and their focus on success.”

“My expectations are to develop myself, earn a starting position, become a leader on and off the field, and, of course, win championships that (head) coach (Rick) Stockstill is building to win” He added that he is looking at majoring in business or education while attending, because he may want to become a college coach one day.

However, the 6-foot-3, 290-pound senior isn’t letting his new-found commitment overshadow his upcoming senior season with the Hawks.

He said already announcing his commit-

ment “most definitely” takes the pressure off and allows him to focus on his team, teammates and their commitment to the goals they have set for the 2014 season.

“I’m really excited! We (Mill Creek) are ready to take our new level of focus and intensity to (the) field,” he said. “Also, it’s going to be cool because my brother Tyler is a sophomore and will be on (the) o-line with me.”

Middle Tennessee is located in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and is part of Conference USA, which includes school such as University of Alabama at Birmingham, Louisiana Tech University and The University of Southern Mississippi.

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

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

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

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

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 fourman 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 sponsorship info or to register, contact the Chamber office at 706-3870300 or email mbritt@jacksoncountyga.com.

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Kennesaw State University Catcher and former WinderBarrow standout Maxwell Pentecost Jr. was selected with the 11th overall pick in Major League Baseball’s first-year player draft by the Toronto Blue Jays. He officially signed with the team July 2.

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Living a dream

Local player is taken in first round of MLB draft

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

In 2011, former Winder-Barrow High School baseball standout Maxwell Pentecost Jr. was taken in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Texas Rangers.

He wasn’t taken at a high pick due to elbow surgery.

He opted to forego chasing his dream to get an education at Kennesaw State University and show that his elbow would be 100 percent and ready for play if drafted again.

However, he was left wondering if that selection was his only chance to achieve his dream of playing on some of baseball’s most hallowed diamonds.

On June 5, he got his answer.

Pentecost was taken with the 11th overall pick in the first round of MLB’s first-year player draft by the Toronto Blue Jays.

“I never dreamed that I would get the opportunity to go that high in the draft, but I am truly blessed that I did,” he said.

When he received the life-and-careerchanging news, he was in Louisville, Ky., with his KSU teammates, coaches and family, playing the Louisville Cardinals in the superregional round of the College World Series.

“My dad wouldn’t let me take the phone calls from the teams because he wanted it to be more of a surprise when the opportunity arose,” he said. “The feeling is truly indescribable. The best part of (being selected)

BY CHARLES PHELPS

When starting a non-profit organization, there is always a risk.

You rely on the generosity of others to help it grow and become sustainable.

Not only is the generosity through monetary donations but it’s also the donation of peoples’ personal time and effort that is required.

For Driving Magic Inc. in Hoschton, the risk of starting such a helpful organization has paid off as it celebrated its 10-year anniversary on July 1.

Driving Magic is a non-profit organization that provides therapeutic and recreational equine-assisted activities for both children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities.

The activity site is located at 269 Indian Creek Road in Hoschton and includes therapeutic driving lessons, riding lessons, ground and care lessons, and it addresses the physical, cognitive and emotional needs of children through horse-assisted therapies and activities.

“It has been quite a while and seems to have gone by rather quickly,” Executive Director of DM Jennifer Lindskoog said.

Originally started in Duluth, she said the idea and inspiration to help those with

disabilities by using horses came from Roger Warden.

They bought the first wheelchair-accessible carriage needed, all they needed then was horse, and in came a horse named Clyde.

Then her and husband brought in the first students.

Several years later, they

ple give their hearts and time for this mission,” Lindskoog said.

She said it was her “personal mission” and “personal conviction” to start the organization and help those with the different types of disabilities.

Some students learn how to drive the carriage from their wheelchair while others physically get on a horse and learn how to ride on one of the farm’s many trails.

When she pondered the next 10 years, Lindskoog said, “What I would like to see is for us to continue in our mission (of helping), regardless of the economy, or things going on in own lives.

“I would also like to see more involvement by the local community, like high school students volunteering and becoming inspired by one of these students.”

needed a bigger place due to the growing amount of people coming. So they moved operations to Steadfast Farm in Hoschton.

Today, the program is still thriving.

“We have had lots of peo-

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Maddie Beck Repeat Lacrosse Player of the Year

was being able to have the privilege of sharing that moment with not just my family, but the other people (coaches and teammates) that supported and pushed me to achieve this experience.”

Not only was he drafted high, but the 6-foot-1, 190-pound junior was honored with 2014 Johnny Bench Award as the nation’s top catcher.

His 2014 campaign included a nation-leading 113 hits and a batting average of .422, second in the nation.

He is also KSU’s highest-drafted player in school history.

He said he was able to “prosper” as an athlete while at KSU, but the greatest lessons he learned to help him with this new chapter in life didn’t come on the field but off of it.

“I feel that I became a better person and realized that I was to going to have to take initiative and push myself to get better,” Pentecost explained. “Using the time I spent at KSU to mature and become a better person is what will prepare me for the future.”

Coming from a smaller area where dreams of playing a professional sport may not seem feasible, Pentecost said, “you can achieve any goals that you put your mind to.”

“Growing up, I would never have dreamed that I would get this opportunity, but I have to thank the people in my life that God has blessed me with and made me a better athlete and person,” he said.

He officially signed with the Blue Jays on July 2.

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sey and Pennsylvania, and finished the tournament 3-2. We represented Georgia well,” she said.

She added this summer wasn’t as busy previous summers, but she will be looking forward to a break once her Louisville Elite Camp ends this week.

She’s excited about her future at Louisville but that’s still a year away. Beck is staying in the moment and knows there’s still business to take care of at Mill Creek.

“I definitely can’t wait to step onto campus (at Louisville) next summer, so ready to play against the best in the ACC,” she said.

“But, I want to finish up at Mill Creek stronger than ever and enjoy my senior year first. Next year’s team will consist of a lot of new players. We graduated our goalie and several (other) great players, but coach (Williamson) will have us ready.

For us to be able to get to the state championship, it will (take) lots of work and patience.”

She added the addition of the recreation team, which helps younger players become better at their craft, will only make the future better for the Lady Hawks.

Being a senior, Beck also knows she is looked up to as the veteran and leader, and is ready to embrace that role for the younger players.

“Being a leader to the younger girls is such an awesome feeling. It pushes me to give it my all in practice and on the game field because I know that they’re watching me at all times,” she explained.

“I always try and help them out in practice, whether it be a change in how they hold their stick, or a little confidence pep talk to let them know they are capable of doing something. Everyone is so open to learning more about the game and each player wants to get better, and that’s what makes it so exciting for me. With a team that is so coachable, it makes it so much more fun and easier for me to help out, and I know we’re going to make it big sooner (rather) than later.”

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Rising senior and Mill Creek girls’ lacrosse player Madeline Beck was named Gwinnett County Player of the Year in June for the second straight year.

The Rotary Club of Braselton supports the Braselton area community as members put the Rotary motto of Service Above Self to work...

Braselton Rotary Club members joined with Nancy Colston of The Medical Center Foundation and Anthony Williamson, VP Greater Braselton Development for the Northeast Georgia Health System, to celebrate the recent donation by the Rotary Club of Braselton for the flag plaza at the new Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton which is under construction in South Hall County The Braselton Rotary Club Flag Plaza will greet visitors as they arrive at the hospital’s rotunda entrance with an expansive 37-foot stone wall and specialty paving. It will be home to three flags – The United States of America, the State of Georgia and Northeast Georgia Health System.

Braselton Rotary Club’s generous donation creates a special legacy for the civic organization that is known for “Service Above Self.”

The Rotary Club of Braselton has welcomed several new members in recent months including (front, L-R) Tracy Jordan of West Jackson Medicine Center, Aimee Souto of Independence Bank and Abbey Love of Funari Realty; (back, l-R) Mike Skobba of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Nathan Hriczo of Lanier Financial Group, Robby Monk of Blue South Media and Chad Bingham of Bingham Insurance Group.

Rotarian of the Year LeAnne Akin was honored with a scholarship in her name to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County where a young man will be a club member for the upcoming year. Akin is pictured with Michael Williams, executive director of the club and a fellow Rotarian, and outgoing president David Gussio, who will also have several youth sponsored in his honor at the new Jefferson Boys & Girls Club which receives ongoing support from the Braselton Rotary Club.

Rotary Club of Braselton meets every Thursday at 7:30am at Chateau Elan

Find us on facebook at Rotary Club of Braselton Individuals interested in learning more about the Rotary Club of Braselton can contact President Howard Hardaway at howard.hardaway.gsb6@statefarm.com or President-Elect Leigh Carroll at 770-778-9788 or lcarroll@jacksoncountyga.com

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Patriotic artist Frances Byrd makes her home in Commerce

By Katie Griffin

klgriffin@clickthepaper.com

The first week in July always seems to bring about a heightened sense of patriotism across this country. People will wear their American flag T-shirts and will coordinate their outfits and home décor to match the famous symbol of freedom and liberty. There is one Jackson County resident who resonates this heightened sense of patriotism year-round.

Her name is Frances Byrd, a nationally-renown political artist who recently moved here from Atlanta.

“Everyone in Commerce has been very welcoming and people here seem to have the same patriotic values as I do,” said Byrd, who graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in Illustration.

She began dabbling in other areas of art and could not find her “niche,” that one thing she was passionate about that would allow her to tell her story. She soon realized that the conservative movement was her passion and that she would combine the conservative world with the world of art.

This combination is rare because the art community is often dominated by the liberal mindset.

“As Conservatives, what should we be promoting through our art? Self-reliance, personal responsibility, a return to the principles of individual liberty and limited government. Freedom over tyranny,” said Byrd.

She has been painting political art for 11 years now.

She also has a booth at Our Town Antiques in Commerce where her paintings and signs can be purchased.

Her paintings include famous “liberty” icons like the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, an eagle and stars and stripes. She has a Political Figures Series which include paintings of John Kerry, Hillary Clinton and George Bush.

Many of her paintings also feature a black crow as the center of the painting. Her crow paintings, while subtle, describe and depict famous liberals and/or the situations that surround some of their decisions.

“I needed an icon for the progressive movement. I did some research on crows and how they eat trash and other birds’ babies and well, they are not nice birds, so that is why I chose the crow as the symbol for the larger movement that wishes to control

this country,” said Byrd.

Her American Crow Series features several colorful and contrasting themes and characters. This series includes paintings entitled “Harbinger,” “Revolutionary Halo of (Social) Justice,” “The Grapes of Wrath,” “Let Them Eat Cake,” “The Bread and Circus Crow” and several more. One example of her crow-themed paintings is the “Revolutionary Halo of (Social) Justice,” which is a conceptual portrait of Saul Alinsky’s political philosophy as described in “Rules for Radicals.” This painting is on display on Our Town Antiques. Her concept of using crows as an icon has blossomed into another concept of the crows being used as foot soldiers for another bird – the vulture. She will soon be expanding on this as she continues to research and wrap her mind around the new concept.

Byrd says that people often ask her why she got involved with the liberty movement and her answer is always the same – as a libertarian, individual liberty and the founding principles of America have always been important to her. The older she gets and the more she educates herself on history and philosophy, the more she sees those core values being torn down by the selfserving elite. The idea is to start engaging conservatives and libertarians to do something to change this self-serving culture and to create an alternative culture. But in order to do that, she says it has to be treated as a business as money is exchanged for the time and work put into it.

This alternative culture will take time and a lot of effort.

“You have to build it and support it from the ground up,” said Byrd.

There has to be community support, and just by the response she’s received in Commerce and Jackson County, there is a desire for an alternative culture so there also needs to be support for the artists, writers, musicians, actors and actresses, and all the other tools that conservatives can use to create change. But, there is also a call to conservatives who are not artists but can support this conservative political art movement by buying art, becoming patrons, collectors and connoisseurs. You can also help by spreading the word of this movement. Byrd says

Jefferson Community Theatre presents...

LeAnne Akin The Paper

Ariana Loing is playgin the lead role in the Jefferson Community Theatre’s production of “Annie” which is under the direction of Jennifer Dolezale and Keith Johnson. It opens July 11.

“Annie” is being presented by the Jefferson Community Theatre at the Jefferson High School William Duncan Martin Performing Arts Center beginning Friday, July 11, and Saturday July 12, with a 7:30 p.m. curtain time. A Sunday matinee will be presented at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. The July 13 special Sunday performance is $5 admission at the door. For tickets and more information, call 706-367-5714.

Other show dates will be at 7:30 p.m. on July 18 and 19 and 2 p.m. on July 20.

Under the direction of Jennifer Dolezal and Keith Johnson, who are being assisted by Sarah Copeland, with Wendy Oesterle and musical director and Diana Norton-Bagwell as producer, “Annie” showcases the talents of a large case of local perform-

ers who bring the favorite Broadway musical to life.

Some of the performers in the show have been making appearances to bring attention to the upcoming production. Cast members participated in the Celebrate Braselton Parade on July 4 and were at the June 28 Freedom Festival in Jefferson. Dress rehearsal began July 7 and a special pajamas rehearsal was held July 2 to get the cast enthusiastic about the upcoming production which promises to wow and entertain the community.

Annie will be portrayed by Ariana Loing and Oliver Warbucks will be portrayed by Jay Holl.

Other cast members will include April Johnson as Grace, Ashley Ware as Miss Hannigan and Case Kellum as Rooster. Emaline Newbury will play Lilly, Kaylan Hopewell will play Molly and Jordan Mooney will be

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Ann Watkins to be celebrated July 12

by Center UMC, Sells community

Katie Griffin The Paper

Frances Byrd’s work including her Liberty and political figures can be seen at Our Town Antiques in Commerce.

Ann Watkins, who marked her 90th birthday on July 9, will celebrate with family and friends at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 12.

Her long life and her commitment to Center United Methodist Church and the Sells community will be celebrated at the church.

As one of Center UMC’s eldest members, “Ms. Ann” has lots of memories of the people that have been in this community for the past 70 years. She is holding a portrait of herself with her late husband, Bill Watkins.

Although she recently had a fall, broke six ribs and needed surgery, Ms. Ann insists she will be there to celebrate and visit with the community.

Questions can be directed to her daughters Jean at 770-5276059 or Robbie at 706-654-7903.

Duffy.

July will be played by Katie Barnett, Tessie will be played by Evelyn Dolezal, Kate will be portrayed by Logan Knight and Drake will be portrayed by Laura Pityer.

Patti Bennett will play Mrs. Greer with Olivia Smith as Mrs. Pugh, Emma Timms as Cecille, Lauren Caldwell as Annette and William Martin as Bert Healy, Abigail Timms will portray Ronnie Boylan, Christine Faglier will be Connie Boylan, Marion Mealor will portray Bonnie Boyland and Shelby Parker will be Wacky.

The ventriloquist dummy will be portrayed by Alex Dolezal, Hannah Sirmans will be Johnson and Will Knight and Jacob Oesterle will be cue card boys.

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Cooperation with chores more likely when socks run out Dear Carolyn: My 20-year-old son (Son 1) is a kid who has never given us any trouble with breaking rules, drinking, drugs, etc.

He works full time when he’s home from college and is extremely responsible in his job. His money is his own and he tries to save as much as possible.

Son 2 also recently started working full time for the summer. Our expectation is that everyone share the household chores.

We provide Son 1 with a vehicle and insurance, cellphone, plus a roof over his head and meals when he is at home.

We are happy to provide these things, but also expect respect and cooperation in return.

Son 1 leaves his clothes and belongings wherever he happens to be — in the kitchen, the bathroom, the hallway, etc.

He has never unpacked from coming home and our garage is still full of stuff from the dorm.

Carolyn Hax We have laid out our expectations, but he seems to feel that he can do the chores whenever he chooses, or apparently not at all.

He says I am the only one getting stressed about housework not being done. This is not true because my husband gets angry and frustrated about this also.

Son 2 claims it is not fair that he has consequences when he doesn’t cooperate, although this rarely happens. Son 2 has also mentioned that his brother gets by without doing anything and he’s stuck doing more because he cooperates. We agree: Unfair.

I have told Son 1 that if he cannot cooperate without

constant reminders and nagging, he will have to make other living arrangements next summer.

He claims this would be “kicking me out because I won’t clean a bathroom.”

I say that “kicking him out” would be to give him 30 days to find other living arrangements, but we are giving him the opportunity to change his attitude.

At this point, what should we do? We feel stuck between a rock and a hard place. — S. He’s a rock, but you’re no hard place.

He thinks he scored points with his “kicking me out because I won’t clean a bathroom” calculation because you responded by quibbling over the definitions of “kicking out” versus confronting the laugher at the heart of his argument.

That validated his whine as legitimate.

The response he deserved to hear instead was this: “When you don’t clean a

bathroom, your brother, father and I do it for you. So, yes, you’re being kicked out for not valuing our time and comfort as much as you do your own — your brother’s in particular. But call it what you will. You have X weeks to turn this around.”

Don’t remind, nag, warn, badger or argue with him again. If he doesn’t start doing his share on his own, then follow through with the consequence by notifying him of it early next spring.

In the meantime, let him know that any belongings he deposits in common spaces stay right where they fall if you can stand it, or, if you can’t, get moved to a box in the garage. As is.

When his last pair of socks ends up in there, he can fish them out — and wash them — himself.

This is as deeply as I recommend engaging. In fact, please think of these steps as calculated disengagement.

You are his parents and you clearly have one more important lesson to teach

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(his future cohabitants beg you), but he’s also the product of many good lessons well-learned: He’s working hard, he’s saving, he’s not self-destructing at a crossroads where too many do.

To hold the line on abandoned socks is necessary, but to declare war over them?

That risks squandering an apparent 20-year run of good will.

Dear Carolyn: After we broke up, my ex and I remained friends on Facebook. I think I did it because I’d always hoped we’d get back together and being Facebook friends prevented a formal severing.

Now, I continually see this barrage of photos and status updates of her with someone else, and it really rubs salt in my wounds.

Should I unfriend her now to spare myself the drama, or should I hold off, just in case she breaks off the new relationship someday? I’ve tried to date other people,

but she’s still my first choice. If I do unfriend her, should I tell her I did so, or just do it and move on?

Thinking of Letting Go to Save My Sanity For the love of psychic housecleaning, pull the plug.

No explanation.

In the time you won’t be using anymore to watch her status updates, or date people you only measure against her, or strategize the rekindling of your relationship, consider doing this: Be your own first choice.

If you’re not sure what that means, then use the time to figure out what it means for you.

Better things come when you do.

Email Carolyn at tellme@ washpost.com, follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/carolyn.hax or chat with her online at noon Eastern time each Friday at www.washingtonpost.com.

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Boating safety course. Flotilla 29 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Lanier, announces a oneday seven-lesson “About Boating Safely” course on Saturday, July 12. This course also serves as a PWC certified course for children under the age of 16. This course will be given at the Coast Guard Operations Center, 6995 Lights Ferry Road in Flowery Branch.

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Bulldogs Business After Hours.

The Jackson and Barrow counties chapter of the UGA Alumni Association are having a Bulldogs After Business Hours on July 24 at Top Dawg Tavern in Bethlehem. Located at a family-friendly venue, UGA alumni and friends, including children, are welcome.

Attendees are responsible for the cost of their own food and beverage purchases. Top Dawg Tavern is located at 656 Exchange

Circle in Bethlehem. Contact Glen Ramsey (BSES ‘07, MS ‘09) at Gcramsey@ gmail.com 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. 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.

Adopt me!

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

Meet Seven Seven is a year-old Bull Mastiff mix. She can sit and lie down on command. A sweet girl who likes to play. If you would like to make Seven a member of your family, please fill out an application at www.hsjc.com so we can learn a bit more about you. Adoption fee for canines is $150 and includes upto-date vaccinations, microchip and spay.

Application: http://www.hsjc.com/forms/ adoption_application

Meet Gideon ANNIE

Continued from 3B Alex Dye will portray FDR while Rick Bennett will be Kaltenborn in the radio, David Wortham will play Ickes, Kendall Matthews will be Perkins, Jeanne Atchely will be Hull and Faith Tomack will portray Morganthau.

Howe will be played by Dylan Gearin while Brendan Cook will play the cop and Rick Bennett will be Mr. Bundles. The apple seller will be played by Emma Timms and Victoria Comfort will be the assistant dog catcher with Dylan Gearin as the dog catcher.

Sandy is being portrayed by Larianna Johnson with Brendan Cook also playing Judge Brandeis. Paige Smart is the star to be and Kendall Matthews will be the usherette. Portraying the kid will be Ella Blakely, Judy Smith will be Sophie and Dylan Gearin will also portray Eddie.

ARTIST

Continued from 3B that the left’s control of the culture has allowed them to change our culture but it is possible to take that control back.

“We are raising our voices for liberty, limited government and the preservation of our country and culture. We will no longer stand idly by and watch the destruction of our culture through the unchallenged spread of liberal propaganda. We will produce our own in equal measure,” said Byrd.

This movement has the support of many artists already. Byrd and co-founder Chris Cook created Liberatchik, an art movement devoted to liberty, in 2011.

Liberatchik now has the full support of 40-50 artists nationwide. These artists are featured on the website, liberatchik.com. Byrd is the national director for Liberatchik.

“We are conservatives and libertarians who un-

Portraying men in the cast will be Alex Dye, Rick Bennett, William Martin and David Wortham. Jenna Atchley, Kendall Matthews, Olivia Smith and Faith Tomack will portray women.

Playing in the orphan roles will be Kaitlin Brookshire, Eden Gilley, Sara McMullin, Mary Young, Meredith Cameron, Lauren Henderson, Charlotte Oesterle, Lisa Cook, Tess Holloway and Mallory Ware.

In the chorus will be Rebecca Allen, Kellan Cook, Carlyn Johnson, Rachael Langford, Abigail Nilsen, Auldyn Walker, Ella Blakely, Morgan Clerici, Sophie Crum, Katie Dollar, Ava Nilsen, Malachi Walker, Ellison Caldwell, Mary Morgan Collier, Gracen Dutton, Will Knight, Grace Mealor, Jacob Oesterle and Natalie Wortham.

Also involved with the production is Cathy Skidmore as choreographer, Christy Walker as accompanist, set designer Jay Holl, scenic designers Billy Knight and Vicky Spencer and Steven Carroll, who designed the show poster.

derstand the power of art.

We know it has the power to move people with its intrinsic value, but it also has the power to gather people into movements for a cause. That is our focus,” said Byrd.

Byrd has been working toward a shift in the art world for many years. She is now a member of the Jackson County Arts Council and is on the planning committee for the Folk to Fine Arts Festival and Expo. She currently works in her home studio and she paints in her booth at Our Town Antiques on Thursdays.

“Since moving to Commerce, I’ve seen more support here than anywhere I’ve lived,” said Byrd.

She has donated several pieces to charity with one of her paintings entitled “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” being purchased

by Rudy Guiliani. She has recently agreed to paint a piece to be donated for the Taking Aim at Human Trafficking Family Outdoor Expo. She hopes that this piece will generate a

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large donation at the silent auction and that it will raise awareness for both her art and the need to stop human trafficking, specifically in Georgia. Byrd will also be purchasing a booth to sell her work at the event on Aug. 23 at the Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center in Gainesville.

Her husband and author, James Byrd, has family that resides in Commerce so that was another reason they decided to move there.

“We moved here for the rural history and to be closer to family. Being here, away from the city, has done wonders for my creativity,” said Byrd.

Frances and James have a son, Avery, who is 10 years old. She encourages all conservatives to stop by Our Town Antiques and see her work or visit her website www.machinepolitick. com.

Gideon a sweet boy. He is approximately 12 weeks old. If you want to make Gideon a member of your family, please fill out an adoption application at www.hsjc.com so we can learn more about you. If you have additional questions, please call the office at 706-367-1111. Our adoption fee is $100.

Application: http://www.hsjc.com/forms/ adoption_application

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

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.

Museum hosts July 17 party

Fun art – not fine art

The Crawford Long Museum will hold the second after hours Painting Party from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, with instruction from Krista Goodrich of Masterpiece Mixers.

Uncork your inner artist and create a 16x20 canvas with step-by-step instructions while enjoying a glass of wine and appetizers. No experience necessary. This is fun art, not fine art. The painting will be a summer themed, “Colors of Paradise.”

Pre-registration required and space is limited. All supplies, food and beverage included. Cost is $40 for Museum members and $45 for non-members.

For further information and to make reservations, contact the museum at 706-3675307. Museum operating hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

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SCHOOL NURSE CLINIC POSITION Hall County Schools: RN or LPN Only 6.5 hour day on school calendar with benefits. Prior experience (preferably pediatric) required.

Also Hiring for Substitute Clinic Nurses. Fax resume to: Mamie Coker, RN, BSN@770-533-4015

Misc. Help Wanted Get Paid Daily! Now Hiring Drivers.

5 great attitudes needed. Must be 21 and have a Valid License. You can make up to $200 Daily. Come in to apply.

Call Tommy, 678-4569190 Maintenance Supervisor & Tech Positions available for Gainesville and Buford area. HVAC exp. a plus. Bilingual a plus.

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E-mail resumes to: jharris@smpmgt.com TIRE TECH NEEDED The Tire Barn Energetic Person for High Volume Shop.

Mon-Sat., Company. benefits. Apply in person: 1522 MLK Blvd Gainesville 770-536-6021

Part-Time Help Wanted Gainesville business hiring one P/T Position to work Saturday and Sunday 8am to 4pm. Must have previous office/clerical experience, clean criminal history and clean driving record. Fax resume to 678-928-4548

Poultry

Poultry Farm Caretaker Summary of Reponsibilities: This position is responsible for caring of hens in laying houses, the inspection of eggs to ascertain quality and fitness for incubation, in care and movement of birds within the hen farm complex. Other duties may be assigned.

Job Benefits Listed below are standard benefit listings: Competitive wages Excellent benefits package Paid vacation 401k Stock Purchase Plan Apply in Person to: Cobb-Vantress 554 Collins Road Cleveland, Georgia Contact person: Jeff McGill

Professional The Georgia Mountains Regional Commission seeks highly motivated, self-starter with initiative for FT Adult/Dislocated Worker Case Manager position with the Workforce Investment Act Program. Min, Qual. 2 years post-secondary edu. or equivalent work experience. Ability to speak Spanish a plus. Excellent oral and electronic communication skills a must. Extensive BKGRD CK. EOE/Drug free wkplace.

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Restaurant Help Experienced kitchen help needed. Hard working, drug free. NO PHONE CALLS

Technical Attention: Roofers North Georgia Wild Life is now taking applications for Wild Life Tech.

Roof & ladder work required. We will train. Apply within or contact lland@ copperminepestcontrol. com Billy Howell Ford is currently seeking experienced Auto service techs. Ford certs. are a +. Must have min. 3 years exp.,own tools,and a valid drivers license.

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Trades Carriage KIA in Gainesville, GA. needs Lube/Oil Change Tech.

Apply in person to Carriage KIA or E-mail resume to: rtapp@carriageauto group.com Low Voltage Service Technician needed for security, fire, access control & cameras.

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E-mail resume to: secsysco1@yahoo.com Mig Welder/Fabricator Min. 5 Yrs Exp. Apply in person between 1-4 pm 978 Davis St. Gainesville Drug Screen Req’d TRIM CARPENTER Send qualifications to yeljohn@bellsouth. net as well as a reach number for further discussions. Must have transportation. Hand tools are a must. Only skilled and experienced Trim Carpenters should apply.

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Truck Drivers $1000 Sign-on Bonus DEDICATED DRIVERS *Starting pay is 35 cpm *Average 2,500 miles per week *Get Home EVERY Week! *CSA Friendly Equipment *BCBS Insurance & More! *Must have CDL-A & 4 months T/T exp CALL: 888-459-2115 AVERITT AverittCareers.com Equal Opportunity Employer - Females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Koch Foods of Gainesville currently has openings for OverThe-Road Drivers with Refrigerated Trailer exp.

Good driving record required. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits pkg. Contact Reid, 770-536-8819 EOE-M/F/D/V

Stuff Appliances WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507 Washer and dryer Frigidaire Gallery front load $200 OBO. CAN EMAIL PIC. Works and are stacked White 770-983-3003 Washer/Dryers Stoves & Refrig.

Mattresses.

Refrig $125-$550.

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

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Cemetery Lots for Sale 2 CEMETERY LOTS, side-by-side, Memorial Park, by lake, + one vault, Gainesville.

Reduced to $5000. 706969-1098 BURIAL PLOT, Memorial Park Cemetery, Valor III Section, Double depth, D-S15, D-S16, $4,100 nego. 770-889-1017

Furniture Antique coffee table (oak $300); brown leather sofa bed & matching loveseat (recliner) $800 total; Black desk, bookcase, coffee table+chair ($400 total); blue sofa+loveseat $400; Recliner $250; 2 tall tress $100/each; Tiffany lamp $75; 3 bed comforters ($30-$75); 8’ glass door $25; single bed springs $50 770-534-7400 STORAGE BIN #122 (MUST SELL) $3500 3 Piece Living Room Suite (Brown) Coffee Table, 2 End Table, 1 Foot Lounger (large), 2 Glass End table, 1 Dinette table with 4 Chairs and Wine Glass Holder, King Size Bed Head Boards, Rails, Footboard-Mattress & Box Spring - Dresser (Black), Lawn Mower 46”, Leaf blower, 60” Mitsubishi TV and ETC. Unit will be available for viewing on July 12, 2014 @ 9-2pm. 3939 Mountain View Rd., Oakwood, GA 30566.

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

Serious inquiries 404441-9963 jamesjr2472@gmail.com

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

Please Call 678-9436246 E-Z GO GOLF CART, electric; (3) Western SADDLES; (1) 18 ft BOAT w/ 25HP Evenrude motor w/ no trailer; (1) 18 ft BOAT w/ 60HP Johnson motor; many GUNS. 706-652-3362 770-540-6794 David or Randall FOR SALE- SEVERAL USED INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES with 110 motors.

Good to Fair Condition.

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

Call 678-943-6404 Ask for Linda Freezer Chest-18cuft Exc Con d. Cost $800; Sell for $250 706-969-1098

GO KART 2004 Foam padded bush bars, 2 seater w/seat belt & helmet. $1100.

Murray Riding Mower w/Cart $300. 770-9672367 HVY. Duty TRAILER 6’, 2” wide, 16’ long, with 2 hvy duty steel loading ramps, also new tires & spare. Tandem whls, emergency brakes for towing. For a 2” BALL. Has 12” high iron sides w/4x8’ stake body on front. Must See To Appreciate! $2200. 770983-1873

Yard Sale Yard Sale Fri, Sat, July 11 & 12th, 8am-3pm at 633 Wellford ave, Jefferson, GA . Westcott Place sbdv. Appiances, furniture & More!, cASH oNLY!

Homes-Rentals ApartmentsUnfurnished

Mobile Homes For Rent 2BR/1.5BA, Lula. $110/ wk A+ $300 dep. No pets. 706-654-0958 Gainesville, S/N Hall 1-3BR $85 & up per wk No app fee 1 week free 770-534-7596

Roommates Wanted MEN- Be$t, Pvt home, Fur Br, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwd 770-530-1110

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

Weather permitting .

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

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IVY MANOR Efficiency. $420. 770-614-8804 770-967-9823.

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

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

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2BR/2.5BA Brick triplex 1092 Alpine Street, like new! w/d, private, great location 770-309-0130

100 ACRES, Cleveland, 5 ponds, Mtn. Views.

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Pets & Supplies BULLDOG TERR MIX- 6wks. All shots & wormed , 5 fems, 4 males. $75 ea. 678-7760685 German Short haired Pointer- 4yr old male. $2500; 5yr old female. $800; 6 puppies. Solid black & solid liver $450 each. French Bull Dog Female, white. $2800.

2 male puppies. blackbrindle & fawn-tan $2800 ea. 706-348-3180 Jack Russells- $200 ea Tri colored. males & females. Pups.

Ready July 20.

Mini Australian Shep Reg. (9) males & females. Starting at $400 Ready July 13 Taking deposits now.

706-809-3787 MORKI POO Puppies fluffy, tiny, beautiful, 2 males, no shed, $250; Also FREE KITTENS 706892-6153 TOY POODLES- CKC Males. Various colors, shots/wormed. $350.

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Easy Ride golf cars is having a huge golf car sale new cars starting at 5.000 used cars 2011 48 volts 2.000 yamaha factory reconditioned 3.000 gas carts 1400 check out our website easyridegolfcars.com 770 737 2221

N. HALL - River Bend area. 2BR/1.5BA. Dep & Ref req’d. 770-540-1846 Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $645$725. 678-357-5044

Condominiums For Rent

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

Duplexes For Rent

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

Recreation Boats & Marine

1BR- $425; 3BR $745; In City. Very Nice! 678617-5073

Houses For RentUnfurnished 4BR/1.5BA- C/H/A. $825/mo + dep 678-316-6721 4BR/2.5BA Chestatee Schools dist. Avail 7/15. $1295. 770-621-9000 5808 Glen Burtz Road, 30564. 2BR/1BA, $500/m + dep. 678-615-4247 678-450-5990 Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com HOUSES & APTS. Avail in Gainesville & Hall Co. The Simpson Co. 770-532-9911 No Rent Until Sept. 1st Expires 7/30/14 3BR/2BA Homes Call Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com EHO WAC

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

404-384-3642

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

Very Good Cond. See For Yourself. $18,000. 770530-0049 FLEETWOOD 2007 Tioga. 30’, 450 Ford, sleeps 8, separate shower w/sky light, gen, day/nite shades, hitch, awning. Ready To Go! $28,000. 770-297-0115

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

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

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

Asking $7,500, willing to negotiate reasonably.

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

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

678-787-2539

Import Cars

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

770-503-0003 JET SKIS 1998 Sea Doo and 1989 Yamaha.

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

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

706-499-6898

Lake Home For Rent

RV’s/Travel Trailers

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

2005 Georgetown

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

HONDA 2006 Accord SE. Burgundy w/gray int.

Good cond. 4cyl, 2.4L , 187k . $7500. 706-2445179 2000 Volvo V40 191K Asking $2300 Minor interior cosmetic work needed Tires good.

Runs great Always been serviced by licensed Volvo specialist Call 404/358-7824

Motorcycles HARLEY DAVIDSON 2002 Road King, low miles, too many accessories to list, $7,500. 678-925-0178 HARLEY DAVIDSON 2006 Dyna Wide Glide, new tires, 2 seats, many extras, $7,900.

678-787-2539 HONDA 2005 Shadow Spirit VT 1100. New battery, gar kept. $4895 352-428-9114

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

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

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

Vans CHRYSLER 2005 Town & Country. Limited.

Wheel Chair accessible

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

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

MERCEDES 2001 E320, 4DR sedan, clean, nice, 87K miles, records, $6,000. 770-617-9037 VW 2006 Beetle Convertible, Love driving this car! Great fuel mileage. Too many teens in this household to keep. $7000 OBO Must sell. No dealers please. 678-617-3707 678-316-6708

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