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Tornado warning impacts area schools

By LEANNE AKIN

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Dark clouds were swirling and wind was picking up as the emergency siren sounded in Braselton and around the region on Monday.

What had been a tornado watch for much of the morning as threatening weather entered Georgia became a National Wather Service warning for central Gwinnett, Jackson, Barrow and Hall counties.

Emergency notification systems for local communities went into alert mode but, fortunately, the weather situation proved to be more of a practice of response to the threat of severe weather.

“The Jackson County officials are urging you to seek shelter immediately and tune into your local news station for more information,” said the Jackson Emergency Notification System (JENS) contact made with those registered for the service. Barrow County alerts also went out as students.

Communication between families and co-workers was active by phone and social media as videos and photos of the ominous cloud-filled skies were shared.

At Hebron Christian Academy in Dacula, students were in the hallways with heads covered as the weather pressed toward the area with Braselton in the path.

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until the weather emergency passed, and Jackson County Schools called all buses back and held students until the all-clear was sounded by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, reported Superintendent April Howard.

While some schools had already released their students before the weather system neared, many schools went into lockdown mode for the protection of students and staff but most made the best of the inconvenience.

At Gum Springs Elementary School, those in the car rider line were urged to come inside the school where students were safely tucked away downstairs. Thick dark clouds rolled through with some hail – including

some 3/4-inch size pieces for a short time – and heavy rain accompanying the windy conditions. After another round of rain came through, the sun began peeking out but it was after 4:30 p.m. before the buses had reloaded students and left Gum Springs.

The storm moved into Jefferson and appeared to be worse as schools hunkered down for the worst. It would be two hours of lockdown before the all-clear was sounded for city schools.

Most schools received appreciation from guardians for the response to the weather emergency. “Thanks for keeping the kids safe today,” said a parent on the West Jackson Intermediate School’s Facebook page.

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Antique and Garden Festival is this weekend

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Braselton town officials, State Sen. Frank Ginn and staffers of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) joined dignitaries of the Georgia Consulate Corps for a photo in front of the fountain at Chateau Elan winery during the 2015 International VIP Tour. See more at ClickThePaper.com

Braselton hosts VIP tour-goers Three wineries, including Chateau Elan Resort & Winery, were on the 2015 International VIP Tour held last week as the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) showcased Northeast Georgia.

The Town of Braselton served as one of the hosts for the April 15-17 tour. Also spotlighted on this year’s tourism and economic development tour was Dawsonville, Dahlonega, Young Harris, Sautee Nacoochee, Cornelia and Gainesville.

On Friday, Braselton Mayor

Bill Orr, Braselton Town Council members Tony Funari and Peggy Slappey and State Sen. Frank Ginn posed with GDEcD staffers as they dignitaries representing 28 countries of the Georgia Consulate Corps before they stepped inside the winery for a special luncheon.

Also on hand was Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Josh Fenn and Randall Pugh, who serves on the board of directors of GDEcD. Welcomed by Mayor Orr and Doug Rollins, Marketing Vice President of Chateau Elan Resort

& Winery, the group enjoyed a three-course luncheon which featured chef-prepared cuisine accented by Chateau Elan wines including Muscadry 2013, Les Petits 2013 or La Barbera 2013 and Port Riserva or Moscato D’Asti 2014.

Paul Glesson, Consulate General of Ireland and the longest serving at Atlanta location, had high praise for fellow Irishman Don Panoz, founder of Elan Pharmaceuticals and Chateau Elan, whose investment in the region was sparked by two tickets to the Masters, said Rollins.

The Braselton Antique and Garden Festival is just days away – taking place Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26. Enjoy the festival on Friday from 2-7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This is the 12th semi-annual Antique and Gardening Festival, and each year it seems to grow and change a little bit more. There is no cost to enter, but it is important to bring wallets because there will be so many unique and beautiful items for sale — antiques, vintage, collectibles, local artwork, outdoor gardening, ironworks, statuaries, primitives, advertising, pottery, woodworking, folk art, jewelry, glassware, pottery, folk art, jewelry, glassware, textiles, rustics, up-cycle, salvage, furniture, shrubs, annuals, perennials, rare and unusual plants and more.

This year marks the first year vintage clothing will be sold.

Fur Kids will also offer pet adoptions during the weekend, says Donna Cannella, now the organizational brains behind the event.

Anytime is a good time to shop — Friday is the first day meaning everything is in stock — Saturday, too. Sunday is the final day, meaning booths may become a little bare, but vendors are more likely to mark down items to sell them before the festival ends.

As for food, there will be several options — Fatty’s of Atlanta and food trucks making funnel cakes, hot dogs and more will be on hand. Canella says there will also be a cake pop truck as well as an option to enjoy alligator on a stick and ice cream.

Due to Braselton’s tremendous growth and the popular-

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Holly Canup is finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year

Media resource specialist focuses on technology

By FARAH BOHANNON

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East Jackson Comprehensive High School’s (EJCHS) media resource specialist Holly Canup, who is Jackson County’s Teacher of the Year, is a finalist for Georgia’s 2016 Teacher of the Year.

The 10 state finalists were chosen from a pool of 151 applicants who were selected as the Teacher of the Year in their school districts, and tate School Superintendent Richard Woods announced the Georgia Teacher of the Year earlier this month.

A panel of judges conducted video observations and interview each of the finalists who also gave a speech at a luncheon sponsored by Georgia Power. The winner will be announced at the Georgia Teacher of the Year conference during the luncheon on May 8.

“I congratulate these 10 finalists for 2016 Georgia Teacher of the Year,” said Superintendent Woods.

“I’m looking forward to working

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with this extraordinary group of teachers to ensure our policies are child-focused and classroom-centered.”

Canup’s selection is no surprise due to her dedication to each and every one of her students and her passion for teaching as well as making a positive impact on her students’ lives, both personally and academically.

She values not only her students but her fellow teachers as well and she helps with anything technology related. Both parents and students of EJCHS have indicated they believe the Jackson County School System is lucky to have someone as dedicated as Canup to prepare students for college and beyond as well as for those who are new to high school.

The TOTY award is a very prestigious recognition that Canup deserves after working for the Jackson County School System since 1991 with her top priority being her students and her teaching career in general. She is a teacher who believes that technology is important

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in today’s society and ensures that her students and co-workers are up to speed.

EJCHS Principal Jamie Dixon says that she is very proud of Canup and believes this honor is well deserved.

“I am so proud of Holly,” said Dixon. “She clearly exemplifies the best of the teaching profession. This is a well-deserved honor. I am thankful for her service.”

Canup began her teaching career in 1991 in Jackson County when she was hired as a science teacher at Jackson County Middle School. She continued her science and history career when East Jackson Middle School (EJMS) opened in 1994 where she taught eighth grade for the next 10 years. She then decided to attend the University of Georgia for her School Library Media degree and took a job as the Media Specialist at EJMS for the next five years until transitioning to EJCHS in 2010.

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Holly Canup, Jackson County’s Teacher of the Year, is among the finalists for the 2016 Georgia Teacher of the Year recognition. Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce board chairman Shawn Watson presented her with recognition as the countywide and East Jackson Comprehensive High School Teacher of the Year at a recent reception.

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Jefferson names three finalists for Jefferson Parks & Rec director Jefferson City Manager Jason Tinsley released the names of the three candidates selected as finalists for the Parks and Recreation Director opening with the City of Jefferson.

The finalists include Keith Hammond, former director of the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Department; Wayne Maddox, athletic manager for Forsyth County Parks and Recreation; and Fenton Morris, director of parks and recreation for Habersham County.

“We were fortunate to receive 68 applicants for the position,” said Tinsley. “After careful review, I am pleased that we identified three candidates who have a wealth of professional experience in developing and administering quality recreation programs for citizens of all ages.”

In the upcoming weeks, finalists will participate in the last phase of the consideration process consisting of a panel interview. The panel will be comprised of elected and appointed city leaders, members of the recreation board and other community leaders.

Feedback from the interviews will be provided to the city manager for a final decision on a successful candidate.

“I would like to personally thank the community leaders selected to participate in the panel interview process in advance for their time and valuable input,” noted Tinsley, “The incoming Parks and Recreation Director will be responsible for an array of services for the citizenry at-large, so community involvement as part of the consideration process is an important step.”

Throughout his career, Hammond has held several positions in the field of parks and recreation. It is through his extensive background that he has gained experience

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Continued from 1A ity of this festival, there will be a free shuttle service on Saturday for shoppers who park in the nearby YearOne lot which can be accessed along Highway 53.

Cannella says parking always is the most congested on the Saturday of the festival and, fortunately, YearOne stepped forward

to help. With Saturday usually the most popular day for this festival, the extra parking and shuttle service will be a great help to making everyone’s experience wonderful.

“We are excited for the festival,” said Cannella.

“There will be so many booths with a great selection of items to purchase. We are grateful for our sponsors and for YearOne’s willingness to offer additional

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Continued from 1A Expanding her horizons and receiving additional education was important to Canup.

At EJCHS, she is now the Media Resource Specialist and oversees the online education program for students taking online classes through the Edgenuity program.

Edgenuity is a research-based video course curriculum, which offers more than 185 semester-equivalent core and elective online courses for students, grades 6-12.

For more information about this online program that is used at EJHS, visit www. edsurge.com/edgenuity.

Canup says she enjoys helping students find good books in the media center, as well as helping them reach their goals by supervising their online classes for credit. This process can be difficult for students who are not used to utilizing the web for coursework so she ensures everything is done correctly and smoothly. She is the person who is by

BRIEFLY Braselton zoning board holds hearing The Braselton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a 7 p.m. public hearing on Tuesday, April 28, on two applications, one a stream buffer and setback variance and the other a varianc request for Jackson County Habitat for Humanity.

Lexes Homes, owner of Jackson County Tax Parcel B02 037 located on Davis Street, is seeking a variance on the required a 50-foot undisturbed buffer and a 75-foot impervious surface setback on each side of all streams as measured from the top of bank outward.

in planning and administration, operating and capital budgeting, personnel oversight and other related activities. Hammond holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Recreation Administration from Georgia Southern University and resides in Woodstock.

In his current position, Maddox is charged with the management of the Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Department’s (FCPRD) athletic division. At Maddox’s direction, the division effectively administers various youth and adult athletic programs. Maddox holds a Bachelor of Science in Recreation from the University of West Georgia and resides in Commerce.

As Habersham County’s Parks and Recreation Director, Morris is responsible for execution of all recreation programs and service offerings. Under his leadership, Morris oversees the department’s personnel, operating and capital budgets, athletic and non-athletic program development and forecasts future community park and leisure service needs. Morris holds a Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Education from Georgia College and State University and a Master of Science in Physical Education from Pittsburg State University. Morris resides in Mt. Airy.

“I applaud the city manager and the chairman of the Recreation Advisory Board for their efforts in securing three strong final candidates to vie for the opportunity to lead our city’s award-winning recreation program,” said Mayor Roy Plott, “A robust recreation program is an important component in providing a positive quality of life for our citizens, and I look forward to the outcome of the city manager’s search.”

A final decision is expected no later than mid-May.

parking on the busiest day of the festival weekend.”

Sponsors include A Flea An’tique, Braselton Gallery, Jarfly Station, Braselton Antique Mall, Countryside Antiques, Auction Ventures and Two Ladies in the Attic.

The Antique and Holiday Festival is already on the calendar for this year— Oct.23-25. Booth spaces are still available, so call 706824-7204 for more information.

her students’ sides when they need support in figuring out what to do during and after high school. It can be an intimidating time for a lot of kids, so Canup ensures that they are confident and ready to take on the real world, especially when technology is constantly advancing. It is so important that students become familiar with changes in technology so when it is their time to enter the real world, they are ready for whatever challenges they may faced.

“I believe that a vital part of education today is technology skills and learning how to use the information from the Internet in an effective manner,” said Canup.

Not only does Canup provide student instruction, but she provides many professional development opportunities for teachers throughout the year. Topics for teachers and students range from utilizing free tech tools to making webpages. Her willingness to always lend a helping hand and her passion for teaching are reasons why she won the overall Jackson County TOTY award.

Canup and husband Ken and two children, Cole and Allie Kate, live in Commerce.

The property is approximately 1.73 acres and zoned R-1.

The applicant is proposing to construct detached single-family dwelling units.

At the recent meeting of the Braselton Downtown Development Authority’s economic development committee, Town Planner Kevin Keller said the recommendation on the request would come from the town engineer since it relates to stream buffers.

The state requires a 25-foot undisturbed buffer.

Habitat for Humanity is hoping to construct a 1,400-square-foot home with no garage on a 1.58acre lot on Lakeshore Drive (Jackson County Tax Parcel B02 057) which is owned by

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Braselton Brothers Store project earns ‘Excellence in Rehabiliation’ honors from The Georgia Trust Braselton Mayor Bill Orr and Town Manager Jennifer Dees accepted the prestigious “Excellence in Rehabilitation” award from The Georgia Trust at its annual awards gala held April 17.

The award was earned by the town’s vision and leadership in the renovation of the Braselton Brothers Store in its historic downtown.

“We are honored to be recognized by The Georgia Trust for this project and realize the economic and historic benefits the renovation has on our town,” said Mayor Orr. The building was renovated by BM&K of Brasel-

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One of the Excellence in Restoration winner was the Chattahoochee Park Pavilion in Gainesville.

Among the Excellence in Preservation winners was the Chesser-Williams House at the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center in Buford.

For more than 35 years, the Trust has recognized preservation projects and individuals throughout Georgia who have made significant contributions to the field of historic preservation.

Awards are presented on the basis of the contributions of the person or project to the community and/or state and on compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Stan-

Blue Bell recall hits locally

By LEANNE AKIN

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Jackson County Schools is no longer offering a supplemental dessert option in its lunchrooms after Blue Bell Ice Cream’s voluntary recall of its products, said Debra Morris, director of school nutrition for the Jackson County School District.

The company, headquartered in Brenham, Texas, announced the recall of “all of its products currently on the market made at all of its facilities including ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and frozen snacks because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.”

On Tuesday, Morris said Blue Bell provided the frozen desserts which were offered to students as a supplemental dessert.

“We have discontinued serving all Blue Bell products in our schools until further notice.

“Blue Bell is picking up all of their product from our buildings and issuing a credit for merchandise.

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The 38th annual Preservation Awards at Seney-Stovall Chapel celebrated the state’s top preservationists and projects.

“This year’s winners represent a tremendous dedication to restoring and revitalizing Georgia’s historic buildings and communities,” said Mark C. McDonald, president of The Georgia Trust. “We are proud to honor such deserving projects and individuals.”

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Ice cream was one of the few supplemental items that we offered to students, as of today, we are not offering a supplemental dessert,” said Morris, who notes it would be difficult to switch to another frozen dessert provider with such short notice.

“We are currently exploring our options,” said Morris.

The recall is also affecting local businesses.

Little Hootie’s in downtown Hoschton will be refilling its ice cream cooler with products from Mayfield Dairy Farms on Friday.

Cathy Patrick, owner of Little Hootie’s, said Tuesday she is well pleased with the response of Blue Bell’s corporate office as well as all the representatives she had worked with after the voluntary recall.

“They were as nice as they could be,” said Patrick. “they called from the corporate office and wanted to know if there was anything

else they can do.”

The company picked up its product and assured her a refund check is being send

by Federal Express.

Patrick said she has confidence the 108-year-old family company will rebound.

“They treated me like I’m family and that’s important,” said Patrick, who will have Mayfield products in on Friday.

The company is investigating the source of the listeria which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.

Only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea are likely to plague healthy individuals who consume affected products.

Five patients in Kansas and three in Texas were treated after testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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The Hoschton community yard sale attracted shoppers to the Satursday event in spite of the threat of rainfall which held off until later in the day.

For Hoschton, focus is on community events

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The Hoschton community yard sale was even better than expected, even with the April showers that have lingered around for the past week. Every day included rain and thunderstorms, but Saturday morning’s dark, ominous clouds never produced any precipitation at all. In fact, the cloud cover was pleasant with temperatures in the 70s — perfect weather to shop outside without getting overheated or too cold.

Jennifer Kidd, Hoschton’s event planner, was the brains behind the community yard sale this year, and said she is thrilled with the success. There were a lot of shoppers who were eager to find some great deals. Many of the vendors sold everything at their booths by noon, and the sale began promptly at 8 a.m. Some had packed up and left before the sale was even close to ending.

“I think the yard sale went better than expected considering the bad weather we have been having,” said Kidd. “I believe we had around 200 or so shop throughout the morning. I think this event benefits Hoschton because it shows that we are truly focused on our community either by those that sold or those that bought.”

Kidd said that one of Hoschton’s goals is to be community oriented. By hosting a yard sale, it helps locals earn some extra money while offering great deals to the shoppers. It is a winwin situation, and an event that is a lot of fun. It is also a great way for the vendors to do some “spring cleaning” and get to know others in the community.

Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly attended the sale as well, and purchased a few items for herself for great prices.

Kidd promoted the event on Facebook, in the local newspapers and by word of mouth. Since the sale took place at the parking lot of City Square, people driving by on Highway 53 saw the sale from the road and stopped to shop and browse.

It could not have been a better location.

City Square Pizza opened for the day during the sale, and an employee said that he noticed some of the shoppers wandering in to grab a bite to eat. The smells of fresh pizza wafted through the air during the sale, so it was an easy choice to choose a local spot for lunch. Kidd said that she visited Little Hootie’s, and noted its employees said the exact same thing — that shoppers stopped in to eat lunch.

The prices of the items sold were very reasonable and affordable for the shop-

Whether one chooses a big-name chain pharmacy or one that is independently owned for prescription medicine, customers will receive benefits either way. Both are excellent options and are available to help customers obtain the prescriptions that they need.

However, according to a Consumer Reports article (independently owned pharmacies are the better way to go because of impeccable customer service and less out-of-pocket costs. Again, utilizing a chain pharmacy for prescription medications is not a bad choice, but there may be additional benefits associated with an independently owned pharmacy. Benefits can range from exceptional customer service to lower out of pocket costs for medication as well as food items, drinks, over the counter medications, and much more.

Independently owned pharmacies are just that — independently owned, meaning the lead pharmacist is usually the owner as well. That makes it easier for customers to establish a meaningful relationship with their pharmacists, who are always accessible and knowledgeable in both a medical and business sense. Most customers are also much more comfortable discussing medications, side effects and other personal topics with pharmacists rather than clerks or technicians. Clerks and technicians are well respected, but many people are private when it comes to medications and may feel better talking with someone they know very well. Keith Chapman, Pharmacist and Owner of Jefferson Drugs agrees with this.

“Over the years, I have developed meaningful relationships with my customers,” said Chapman. “We promote a friendly atmosphere and take the time to offer the best customer service.”

Chapman recently experienced firsthand how beneficial it is to provide great customer service. A customer was experiencing issues with Medicare and Medicaid, and believed that she would not receive the medication she desperately needed. She spent hours on the phone, being placed on hold and told to wait. She explained her predicament to Chapman, her pharmacist, who listened and offered a helping hand during a time of need. He filled her prescription one more time to give her at least 30 more days to settle her coverage issues without the worry of not having her medication handy. Chapman said that moments like that are why he does what he does — providing exceptional service to customers who need medication, and helping them when things take a turn for the worst.

“It can be extremely difficult to deal directly with insurance companies as well as Medicare and Medicaid,” said Chapman.

“It is difficult to get someone on the phone, and surely there are thousands of people calling every hour with issues that need resolving as soon as possible. My goal is to provide what my customers deserve — quick, exceptional service and of course their medication.”

Independently owned pharmacies are also conscious of their customer’s time — anyone can say that long waiting periods are not convenient, especially if one is sick or ready to be at home recovering from a medical procedure. Many pharmacy owners worked in a chain pharmacy prior to starting their own business, and have seen customers wait for an unnecessary amount of time for their medication. It is important to them that wait time is minimal and customers can get what they need and head home.

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pers. Karen Butler, the city’s utility manager, mentioned she purchased some clothing items for one dollar a piece.

Many of these clothing items were brand new, with tags on them. This beats many thrift store prices for used clothing — many of their items are around $4 or $5 a piece, so stocking up at the Hoschton community yard sale is a viable option.

Local vendors brought a beautiful couch as well, and that sold within the first hour of the sale. Some of the most popular items were clothing and home décor.

A young family sold children’s clothing at their booth, and said that they wanted to sell these for a great deal since children grow so quickly and seem to always need a bigger size.

Parents should not have to pay full price for children’s clothing when they will most likely wear something one or two times, then grow out of it.

A group from New Community Church sold various household and clothing items to raise money for a mission trip to Guatemala in June. Trip team members each donated items to the sale, and they talked to shoppers about where the money was going. The team all agreed the Hoschton community yard sale was well worth it, and they are much closer to their financial goal

after Saturday. When they said this, the sale still had four hours left, so they were eager to see how much more they could raise. Raffle tickets were also available for sale. To donate or help this team from New Community Church, visit www.newcommunityonline.com Habitat for Humanity ReStore brought a truck that was full of items for sale. By noon, there was one rug and a handful of clothing items remaining, meaning their items were extremely popular and sold quickly. When the yard sale concluded, the truck gathered everything that the vendors did not want, and took it to the ReStore to sell there. That way, the vendors did not have to worry about hauling their leftover items back home or to a thrift store — the work was taken care of for them.

“We had a great outpour from our community and many asked if we were going to have it again in 2016,” said Kidd. “This assures me that this was a great event and many enjoyed having it. We are certainly ready to see this event come again in April 2016.”

Stay tuned for the 2016 date of the Hoschton community yard sale. To view an upcoming event calendar for the city, visit www.cityofhoschton.com/city-events. html.

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Obituaries Died April 14, 2015 Clayton Smith “Smitty” Anderson, 87 of Winder, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015.

A native of Elberton, he was the son of the late Sanford Guss and Ollie Brown Anderson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Andy Lee Anderson. He was a U. S. Army veteran and was a retired machinist with F.M.C. machinery manufacturing.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Sue Anderson; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Leigh Anne Anderson of Winder; and sister, Dot Anderson Hoover of Elberton.

A private service will be held at a later date.

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Rufus Pharr Bradshaw

Died April 17, 2015 Rufus Pharr Bradshaw, 71, of Jefferson, died Friday, April 17, 2015.

Mr. Bradshaw loved his family and gospel music.

Survivors include his sons, Stanley Bradshaw of Monroe, Frankie Bradshaw B r a d s h a w and wife Jackie of Jefferson and Dwayne Wilson and wife Tiffany of Winder; daughters, Diann Duren and husband Paul of Jefferson and Tracy Bradshaw of Winder; sister, Ellen Scroggs of Tennessee; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the funreal home from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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Fred Luther Carter Jr.

Died April 20, 2015 Mr. Fred Luther Carter Jr., 83, of Flowery Branch, died Monday, April 20, 2015,, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton, following a brief illness.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at McEver Road United Methodist Church with interment following at Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Clermont. The Rev. Bob Bruce officiated.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Blackwell Carter; daughters by Elaine Sensabaugh Carter, Roma Carter Sayer (Stan) of Hartwell and Anna Carter Bowen (Tommy) of Clermont; stepson, Lee Shinaberger (Jennifer) of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and grandchildren, Marisa and Keith.

Born in Old Hickory, Tenn., he was a son of the late Fred Luther Carter and Odell Lee. One of his earliest memories was of selling newspapers to servicemen on an Air Force base at the end of World War II with his brother Bill on V-E Day. They sold all their papers and the service men were throwing money at them in excitement at the war’s end. The news office made an emergency delivery by plane with more papers.

He attended high school in Albany and later joined the Navy to see the world.

He was trained at the Combat Information Center and served for four years on the destroyer Borie during the Korean War. He participated in the evacuation of troops and civilians at Hungnam in late 1950.

Upon release from the Navy, Fred entered the Foreign Service School at Georgetown University and later George Washington University on the G.I. Bill.

He supported himself during those years teaching ballroom dancing and eventually working at the FBI. At one time, he confronted J. Edgar Hoover regarding a disciplinary action over a parking ticket, which led to a temporary posting filing in the Russian Division. To be clear, this was not a promotion.

He moved away from the Washington, DC area and settled in Atlanta where he became the youngest manager for the J.C. Penney Company at that time. He worked to establish a credit bureau in Atlanta and held other credit related positions. While in Atlanta, he met and married Elaine Sensabaugh and they

had three children: Frederick III, who preceded him in death, Roma and Anna. The family moved to Cleveland, and his children attended White County High School.

He bought a farm, raised cattle and operated a saw mill.

Fred and Elaine divorced.

He was member of the Yonah Mountain Masonic Lodge# 382 for 39 years.

Fred’s last position was a business manager for the Appalachian Wilderness Camp of the Georgia Outdoor Therapeutic Program (OTP) in Cleveland. One of his major contributions there was creation of the 45-acre lake that eventually became the White County Water Authority’s reservoir. As OTP grew, he was asked to oversee the construction of facilities for the Roosevelt Wilderness Camp in Warm Springs. The two camps in Cleveland and Warm Springs helped to rehabilitate hundreds of emotionally disturbed children over the years. At OTP, he met and married Dorothy Blackwell.

Fred retired from OTP in 1994 and he and Dorothy relocated to Flowery Branch.

One of his main joys has been quietly supporting the Friends of the Hall County Library System. He enjoyed buying and reading as many books as possible, frequently buying them by the box full.

His family wishes to express their thanks to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton for their support and caring during Fred’s brief illness.

In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Friends of the Hall County Library System, 127 Main St NW, Gainesville, GA 30501, (770-532-3311) or the Masonic Home of Georgia, 1417 Nottingham Drive, Macon, GA 31211, (478-743-5154).

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Michael Culberson

Died April 14, 3015 Michael Culberson, 64, of Flowery Branch, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at his residence, surrounded by family.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.

Born Oct. 28, 1950, in Marietta, he was a son of the late Eugene and Wilma Culberson. He had served in the United States Marines and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Debra Culberson; sons and daughters-in-law, Derek and Elaine Culberson of Marietta and Stephen and Stacy Culberson of Buford; grandchildren, Jacob, Alicia, Alex, Ty and Kaitlyn; brothers, Ricky Stubbs of California and Eddie Stubbs of South Carolina; sister, Sonya Sears of Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews.

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Howard Edward Dale

Died April 17, 2015 Howard Edward Dale, 71, of Cumming, died Friday, April 17, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment following in New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Wayne Hicks and the Rev. Donny Nix officiated.

Born July 31, 1943, in Gainesville, he was a son of the late Pratt and Katie Franklin Dale.

Survivors include his daughter, Kay McIntosh of Jackson County; granddaughter, Kimberly Allen of Jackson County; grandson, Justin Dale of South Carolina; nieces, Eva, Joyce, Sheila, Trudy, Charlotte and Barbara; nephews, Bobby, Eddie and Donnie; a number of great-nieces and nephews.

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Marilyn Gossage Donnell

Died April 17, 2015 Marilyn Gossage Donnell, 76, of Braselton, died Friday, April 17, 2015.

Arrangements are being handled by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.

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James Lee Flesher

Died April 14, 2015 James Lee “Tip” Flesher , 77, of Hoschton, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015.

Born in Ellwood City, Pa., on July 6, 1937, he was retired from Case International in Rascine, Wisc.

Flesher Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Gisela Flesher; 10 beloved tractors; sons, Randy and wife Cissy Flesher of Pinson, Ala., Richard and wife Laura Flesher of Auburn Robert and wife Debra Flesher of Hopewell, Va.; daughters, Sharon and husband Stephen Williams of Lawrenceville and Tamara and husband Ernie Norsworthy of Hoschton; sisters, Jean McCay, Vivian Rue, Cindy Loccisano and Lindy Flesher; grandchildren, Matthew Flesher, Candis Silver, Steven Flesher, Julianne and husband Carl Thrasher, Kristin and husband Brent Luthi , Rebecca and husband Shawn Lackey, Bethany and husband Justin Russell, Jennifer Carrion, Caitlyn and husband Jeff Berry, Ryan Williams, Jessica Carrion, Jordyn Carrion; great-grandchildren, Alex Marin, Lilly Luthi, Laney Luthi, Henry Lee Russell; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were held Saturday, April 18, 2015, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.

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Mary Aikens Franklin

Died April 14, 2015 Mary Aikens Franklin, 91, of Hoschton, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015.

Born in Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late James Edward Aikens and the late Elsie Blackwell Aikens. A homemaker, she was a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Gainesville.

She had worked for Standard Coosa.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Franklin; son and daughter-in-law, Lucky and Sandra Franklin of Hoschton; grandsons, Tim (Marie) Franklin of Commerce and Tracy Franklin of Cleveland; granddaughters, Courtney (Alex) Yun and Payden Franklin, both of Hoschton, and Melissa (Allen) Holland of Commerce; and six greatgrandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Shiflett officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson with Johnny Brookshire, Tim Franklin, Tracy Franklin, Billy Pruitt, Alex Yun and Andy Howington honored as pallbearers.

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Bobby Alan Garrett

Died April 13, 2015 Bobby Alan Garrett, 67, of Nicholson, died Monday, April 13, 2015, at his residence.

Born in Commerce, he was a son of the late Henry Allen and Edna Stewart Garrett.

Mr. Garrett was a retired salesman and of the Holiness faith.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Brenda Thomas Garrett; sons, Wayne Garrett (Ellen) of Homer, Randy Garrett (Dee Dee) of Jefferson and Johnny Garrett (Becky) of Homer; stepson, Chris Bowen (Michelle) of Nicholson; stepdaughters, Melba Brock (Carey) of Royston, Sheila Patrick (John) of Danielsville and Joy Cowart (Lamar) of Gainesville; brothers, George Garrett of Royston and Roger Garrett of Carnesville; sisters, Irene Welch of Crawford and Joyce Marsbeen of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 16, 2015, in the chapel of LittleWard Funeral Home with the Rev. Jason Flanagan and the Rev. Marty Smith officiating with the interment following at Nicholson Cemetery.

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Nella Garvin

Died April 18, 2015 Nella Garvin, 71 of Winder, died Saturday, April 18, 2015.

She was a member of Winder Wesleyan Church and the Barrow County Senior Center. She retired as a cosmetologist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guiford and Lila Bailey Culbreth; and a sister, Peggy Prickett.

Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Alvin E. Garvin; sons, Michael Prickett (Betty) of Winder and Kevin Prickett (Tara) of Canton; daughter, Dana Prickett of Athens; stepdaughter, Paula Sutherland (Rev. Aaron) of Eugene, Oregon; stepsons, Ryan Garvin (Frelyn) of Rainer, Wash., Darren Garvin of Tacoma, Wash., and Kyle Garvin (Krystal) of Snogualmie, Wash.; sister, Bitsy Colter of Boynton Beach, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; five nephews; and one niece. Her dog Happy and cat Joy also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2015, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Moore officiating. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.

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David Hardigree

Died April 14, 2015 David Lee Hardigree, 60, of Stone Mountain, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his father, James E. Hardigree.

Survivors include her sister, Diane Nash (Norris) of Loganville; brothers, Lamar Hardigree (Eileen) of Woodstock, Don Hardigree (Amanda) of Hartselle, Ala., Dennis Hardigree of Pendergrass and Melvin Hardigree (Marion) of Winder; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held Thursday, April 16, 2015, in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

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Lidy Juanita Hartley

Died April 19, 2015 Lidy Juanita Hartley, 72, of Hoschton, died Sunday, April 19, 2015.

Ms. Hartley enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, going to yard sales and shopping.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Wanda LaNelle Sparks.

Survivors include her daughters, Paulette Lubs and husband Mike and Christina Lynn Bonner, all of South Carolina; sisters, Catherine Jones and Elizabeth Nash, both of North Carolina; nine grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706654-0966.

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Curtis E. Jarrard

Died April 20, 2015 Curtis E. Jarrard, 84, of Braselton, died Monday, April 20, 2015 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Cory Sexton will officiate.

Born on July 9, 1930, he was a son of the late Jason Jarrard and Martha Dodd in Murrayville. He was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church and had worked in construction for Baker & Baker Construction Company. He was also preceded in death by wife, Arylene Jarrard and brother, J.W. Jarrard.

Survivors include his son and daughter- in-law, Jimmy and Sara Jarrard of Braselton; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Steve Dodson of Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Jason and Joey Jarrard, Michael Dodson and Amy Dodson Smith; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Humphries; and several nieces and nephews.

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Jamie Michael Lynn

Died April 19, 2015 Jamie Michael Lynn, 32,of

Jefferson, died Sunday, April 19, 2015.

Born in Gainesville, he was a son of James Michael Lynn and Sheryl Marlow Martin. He was preceded in death by a brother, Scott Nix. Survivors include his father Mike Lynn and his wife Connie of Jefferson; mother, Sheryl Marlow Martin of Jefferson; sons, Jasper Lynn and Milo Lynn of California; and sisters, Alisa Roberts of Commerce, Julie Fletcher of Talmo and Ashley Wells of Jefferson.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2015, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Norris officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home fromm 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 23.

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Jonathan Nathallen Ladon Nix

Died April 17, 2015 Jonathan Nathallen Ladon Nix, 25, of Pendergrass, died Friday, April 17, 2015, at Barrow Regional Medical Center in Winder following an auto accident.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 20, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment following in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Janelle King officiated.

Born Oct. 12, 1989, in Commerce, he was a son of James Edward Ladon and Catina Charlene Hull Nix. He graduated from Jackson County High School in 2009 and worked at McCarthy Electric.

Survivors include his mother, Tina Nix and her fiance, Jason Bailey of Pendergrass; father, James Edward Nix of Pendergrass; brothers, Christian Nix and Justin Bailey, both of Pendergrass; sisters, Ariel Nix of Gainesville, LaDonna Nix, Ansley Bailey and Makaya Bailey, all of Pendergrass; niece, Kirstan Kidd of Pendergrass; nephew, Kylor Nix of Gainesville; and grandparents, Sandra Dixon of Pendergrass, Frances and Jess Rhodes of Gainesville, Jim Hull of Tennessee and James Myers of Cleveland.

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Sara Lord Roberts

Died April 14, 2015 Sara Lord Roberts, 90, of Braselton, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Melwood Cemetery, located at 5170 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., in Stone Mountain. The Rev. Stephen Cox will be officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association at act.alz.org or Alzheimer’s Association, National Office, 255 N. Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

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Juanita Carter Simpson

Died April 19, 2015 Juanita Carter Simpson, 90, of Buford, died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at her residence, surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Chuck Nation will officiate.

A reception will follow at First Baptist Church of Flowery Branch.

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Smitty Anderson

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 23.

Born March 18, 1925, in Cleveland, she was a daughter of the late Loveless and Gertrude Carter. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Flowery Branch, a World War II bride and Rosie the Riveter. She was retired from Bressler Brothers, where she had worked in Human Resources. She was a volunteer with Northeast Georgia Medical Center for 17 years;. She was a member of the Gainesville Pilot Club and the Homemakers Club of Flowery Branch.

She was the 2015 Georgia Homemaker of the Year and known as the “Orange Cake Lady.” She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Simpson Sr.; and sister, Salena Morrow.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Robert & Laura Simpson Jr., Lt. Col. USAF (retired) of Buford; daughter and son-inlaw, Mary and Warren Kay of Ocala, Fla.; granddaughter and partner, Karen Simpson and Eric Thompson; grandson, Robert Lee Simpson III and wife, Becky; seven greatgrandchildren; brothers and sister-in-law, Lee B. Carter of Buford and Lewis and Tona Carter of Dahlonega.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502, www.eagleranch.org or Juanita Simpson Scholarship Fund c/o Pilot Club of Gainesville, Inc., P.O. Box 2704, Gainesville, GA 305032704.

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Wanda D. Sloan

Died April 13, 2015 Wanda D. Sloan, 62, of Nicholson, diedpassed away Monday, April 13, 2015.

Arrangements are being handled by Lawson Funeral Home, 4352 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

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Beulah Garland Smith

Died April 13, 2015 Beulah Garland Smith, 94, of Cumming, died Monday, April 13, 2015.

Survivors include her son, Wayne H. Smith and wife Linda of Sugar Hill; daughter, Hazel S. Katz and husband Dennis of Hoschton; brother, Eugene Garland of South Carolina; sisters, Ruth Quirk of South Carolina, Betty Saunders of Augusta, Barbara Dillson of Tennessee and Nell Knight of Marintez; grandchildren, Greg Hutcheson, Wendy Bridges Dekowski, Jessica Smith Reese, Elizabeth Hutcheson Spivey and Jared Smith; great-grandchildren, Jake, Victoria, Kaitlyn, Cody, Ryann, Grady and Brennan; and a host of other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmer H. Smith; and daughter, Karen Smith Bridges.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 17, 2015, in the chapel of Lawson Funeral Home. Interment was held Saturday, April 18, 2015, in the Pleasant Plains Baptist Church Cemetery in Harrison. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 1957 Lakeside Pkwy, Suite 500, Tucker, GA 30084 or www.crhcs.org.

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POLICE REPORTS Drug charges filed after traffic stop The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested David Garland Thompson, 47, and Debra Elaine Wurtz, 36, both of Maysville, after an April 15 traffic stop on Hale Road.

Thompson has been charged with violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act for possession of methamphetamine, obstruction and giving false name and date of birth.

Wurtz has been charged with obstruction.

Thompson, the passenger in the vehicle, gave deputies a false name and date of birth and, when confronted, fled the scene on foot. After a brief foot chase, she was apprehended. During the course of the investigation, several ounces of methamphetamine were located in the vehicle.

Braselton Police ■■ An identity theft was reported April 13 by a Braselton resident after a large QVC purchase was made using her credit card and the merchandise was shipped to another address in Braselton.

■■ A harassing telecommunications complaint was filed April 13 by a woman whose ex-husband continues to send text messages.

She was advised that a restraining order could be obtained from the Hall County authorities.

■■ A female who attempted to cut herself with a razor blade was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for treatment on April 14.

■■ A Braselton man notified police after he learned from the Internal Revenue Service that someone had filed a tax return using his Social Security number which prompted his return to be kicked back.

■■ A tractor trailer was reported missing on April 15.

It was last seen in Smyrna, Tenn., according to the Averitt Express employee filing the report.

■■ Damage was reported to a Town of Braselton well house along the Mulberry River on April 16. The well house off Madrid Falls sustained damage to the door and roof vents. Writing was found on the door including the word “Gamer.”

■■ A verbal domestic dispute was reported April 16 at a Berkshire Trace address.

■■ A missing person was located April 18 at the Pilot Travel Center. The woman from Oconee County was found and a family member arrived to pick her up.

■■ Two vehicles in the Kroger parking lot were damaged April 18 when one driver backed out and struck a buggy which then rolled into a parked truck.

The driver said she did not see the buggy until she struck it.

■■ An officer on patrol located a 1997 Ford Ranger pickup parked April 18 in the back parking lot of Hometown Walk shopping center which was stolen from Greenville, S.C., and the tag was stolen from Hall County.

Jefferson Police ■■ A truck driver notified police April 10 when he discovered someone had cut the seal on his trailer and opened boxes of lawnmower parts while he was parked at QT. The man said he was asleep in the cab of his truck when someone entered the trailer. Nothing was reported missing.

■■ The parent of a Jefferson Middle School student reported April 10 that her daughter’s iPhone was sto-

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■■ A domestic dispute was reported April 10 at a Cypress Drive location. The man agreed to leave the residence for 24 hours.

■■ A driver reported damage to her Ford Mustang on April 10 after it was struck by a rock thrown from a lawnmower along Athens Street.

■■ A harassment complaint was filed April 10 from a Pine Street location.

The situation is an ongoing one between two individuals.

■■ A harassment complaint was filed April 11 by a woman who told police her ex-boyfriend continued to call her at work in spite of a no contact order between them. Police were unable to confirm such an order.

She was advised to notify law enforcement in her home county since the exboyfriend said he would be waiting at her subdivision entrance when she arrived home.

■■ Police went to QuikTrip on April 11 on a welfare check requested by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. A man whose family said he had said he wanted to harm himself was located.

The man denied he wanted to harm himself but indicated he could not go home since his wife had obtained a temporary protective order against him.

■■ A 48-year-old Jefferson woman was arrested April 11 on an outstanding warrant from Walton County after she was seen operating a vehicle with suspended registration and defective equipment. The driver was also cited for driving while unlicensed.

■■ A driver who left the scene of a minor traffic accident on April 12 on MLK Drive was located and placed under arrest.

■■ Police were called to a Melivy Court address on April 12 on a custody dispute situation. A father said his ex-wife is interfering with his visitation with his son.

■■ A family member was served a criminal trespass warning on April 12 when he was located sleeping in a vehicle in the driveway.

■■ A man reported to police that another man was making obscene gestures at his family when they turned onto Spratlin Drive.

■■ A domestic dispute was reported April 1 on Lee Street and the man was advised he would be taken to jail if he continued to follow and harass the female. Previously the pair had been at the Washington Street scene of a disturbance where the man had been attempting to gain entry into the house where the female was.

The man also reportedly busted the windshield out of a Dodge Intrepid. The vehicle’s owner, who was advised home to secure a warrant against the suspect, was taken into custody on a probation violation and taken to the Barrow County Detention Center.

■■ Three persons were questioned April 11 outside Family Dollar after clerks became suspicious of their behavior when clothing tags were found on the floor.

They were inside the store for two hours and one was back and forth to the vehicle where officers found an open container of beer and two empty cans. The man was cited for open container and all three were criminally trespassed from the store.

■■ Warrants have been issued for the suspect in a domestic disturbance on Banks Road on April 13.

The suspect left the home on foot and was heard y officers running through the woods after a glass bottle was thrown from the woods.

■■ Battery-family violence charges were filed against a suspect in a dispute at a Spratlin Drive address on April 14. The victim was scratched on the face during an argument.

■■ A financial transaction fraud complaint was filed April 13 by a man who took his truck for restoration work at a local body shop for $6,000 with a $1,500 deposit. The complainant said four charges totaling nearly $3,754.95 had been made to his credit card and he was attempting to see if the body shop had made the charges.

The truck matter is a civil issue.

■■ A structure fire was reported at a Railroad Street business location on April 13 and the fire department was called to extinguish the fire.

■■ Police were called to the Division of Family and Children Services on April 13 and again on April 17.

■■ A simple assault incident was reported April 12 at a Peachtree Road address.

■■ A battery and cruelty to children arrest was made April 17 at a Mayberry Lane.

■■ A criminal trespass was reported April 16 at the Pizza Kitchen.

■■ A cell phone was reported stolen April 19 at the Pendergrass Flea Market and another person reported a lost phone.

■■ Several pieces of jewelry were reported missing by a resident of Bentley Assisted Living on April 11.

■■ A 42-year-old Statham woman was arrested on theft by taking charges April 13 when surveillance video from Burger King showed she took $80 at her workplace. When police

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Died April 17, 2015 Oliver “Pete” Swords, 87, of Winder, died Friday, April 17, 2015.

Born Feb. 16, 1928, in Barrow County, he was a son of the late Clyde Lorenzo and Bertha Rouse Swords. He was a veteran of the United States Army, the United States Air Force and the United States Navy. He was a retired maintenance supervisor with Thrall Car Manufacturing of Winder. He was a member of Whistleville Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Deweylene Swords; daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Larry Hunt of Winder; two granddaughters; and three greatgrandchildren.

A funeral service was held Monday, April 20, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Linwood Smith and Rev. Ray Fumea Sr., officiating.

Interment with military honors followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

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Died April 15, 2015 Runelle “Nell” Young, 75, of Winder, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

A native of Monroe, she was a daughter of the late Hurst and Margaret Adcock Broach. She was the CEO of The Hurst Corporation which owns and operates Barrow Memorial Gardens, Jackson Memorial Park, Franklin Memorial Park North, Franklin Memorial Park South and Nancy Hart Memorial Gardens. She had resided in Winder for the past 52 years and was a member of Mt. Vernon Christian Church.

Survivors include her husband, George Young; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Deidra Young of Winder and Russell and Amy Young of Loganville; grandchildren, Hannah Young and Hurst Young; step-grandchildren, Jesse, Sawyer, Armendy and Jaron; and sisters, Linda Broach Sellers of Social Circle and Dorothy Broach Carithers of Monroe.

A funeral service was held Saturday, April 18, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Rodney Queen officiating. Entombment was in the Chapel Mausoleum of Barrow Memorial Gardens.

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Drug possession charges were also filed.

■■ A Jefferson resident learned someone used her Social Security number to file income taxes when her H&R Block representative contacted her that her return was rejected. Another Jefferson resident learned her 10-year-old son’s Social Security number had been used by someone for tax filing purposes. She suspects the identification was comprised in the Blue Cross Blue Shield breach. Another identity theft incident was also reported by a Jefferson resident whose Gainesville tax preparer notified her that her Social Security number was used for a prior filing.

■■ A man was taken into custody for simple battery and disorderly conduct on April 14 after an incident at the Jefferson Post Office.

The man, who had been drinking, was rude and argumentative in the post office and his girlfriend told him to go wait outside. A witness to the inside tirade also saw the man repeatedly hitting the female when she returned to the vehicle. The witness, a retired law enforcement officer, intervened and held the man until police arrived.

■■ A report of a fight was investigated on April 14 on Ivey Street.

■■ A man was taken into custody for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana on April 14 and criminally trespassed from a Washington Street location.

■■ An April 15 burglary was reported at a Springbrooke Court home from which a large-screen TV and two guitars were among the items missing. Entry was gained by busting out the back door.

■■ A driver was taken into custody April 15 for driving while license suspended.

■■ Vehicle damage was reported on two vehicles on April 16. One involved the possible keying of a car parked at Kroger and the suspect is an ex-boyfriend of the victim who just returned from her honeymoon.

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or more than four years, a young fellow named Josh Turner has accompanied me on my ride to Atlanta.

Josh is a colleague and a friend. We spend a lot of hours in a car, more when traffic is bad.

He has heard nearly every story I know. Sometimes, the glazed over look in his eyes are a plea for them to end soon. In the last year or so, he has reached the point if I launch into a repetitive story, he looks at me and says, “Heard it.”

We were talking about things the other day and he gave an incredible compliment. He told me he wished he had known my mama.

He’s heard her story a time or two.

My mama was a character.

She always used “double” before repeating letters in a word. Sometimes she would share some news event with me and I would ask where she heard it. “C-double-N,” she would reply.

She would spell my name H-a-double-r-i-s B-l-a-c-k-wdouble-o-d.

We were driving past CNN the other day and Josh pointed it out.

“There’s C-double-N,” he said, laughing.

I thought about Mama this week. I spoke to a group of Hall County folks who are cancer survivors. I wish she could have been there. Not because I made a profound speech, but I wish she was a survivor.

Some folks there are just a few months cancer-free. And one woman’s battle with cancer was 63 years ago.

Cancer survivors have endured painful surgery, blistering radiation and chemotherapy that rendered them weak and sickly.

The good news is, it worked. The treatment that sometimes is as bad as the disease did what it was supposed to do.

On May 15, this brave group of people will walk around the track at the Oakwood campus of the University of North Georgia to lead off the 2015 Relay for Life.

Harris Blackwood It’s not called the Relay for Cancer or the Relay for a Cure, but the Relay for Life.

A cancer diagnosis once was a death sentence. Now it may be curable because of research sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

I saw dozens of people this week who are living proof research works. Sometimes their bodies bear the scars of surgery or treatments, but those cancer cells have gone, and they are now living life to its fullest.

Some were younger than 10 and others were older than 80. They are beautiful people who not only were infused with medicine, but with hope.

I’ve spent a lot of time on the road of cancer. I didn’t get to take a turn onto a better road. My route took me to the end, where I had to say goodbye to my dad, my mother and my only brother.

My mama was a beacon of hope. She believed orange juice, Vick’s salve and aspirin could cure most any sickness.

She believed in her heart my daddy would make a comeback until the moment he took his dying breath.

By the time we found out she was sick, cancer was already working its way through her body. A little more than three months after she was diagnosed, we were standing at her graveside.

But because of the faith she instilled in me, I have hope for the future. I’m going to light a memorial luminary for her at next month’s relay.

I hope they ask me to spell her name: B-e-double-t-y B-la-c-k-w-double-o-d.

I can’t even write it without smiling.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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Importance of collecting stories Southerners tend to collect stories. And, we tend to talk to anyone who will talk to us. The latter tends to lead to the first.

“In New England, we don’t strike up conversations with strangers,” Tink pointed out. “We mind our own business.”

“That’s boring,” I replied to this observation that was made after a 15-minute conversation with two sales clerks while my husband paced nervously, his hands thrust deep into his pockets. He doesn’t like to be impolite and my questions, he thought, were bordering close to being — get this — nosey.

But we were in Nashville, a proud Southern city, so the young ladies thought nothing of it. In fact, they participated enthusiastically. It started this way: It was spring, ambling toward Easter. I, as usual, was trying to find a hat. Now, this is a chore every year but I had recently come up with a rather smart idea: If you live long enough and learn enough, you can figure out how to solve a repeated problem.

“That’s beautiful,” said the sales assistant as I tilted my head from side to side, closely examining the broad-brimmed nat-

Ronda Rich ural-colored, sheer straw trimmed in deep fuchsia pink with a matching flower. It looked remarkably like a Derby hat.

I smiled and turned to her. “I think this will match one of my potential Easter dresses.” That was leading line into a tale of all the years that I have picked one dress in one color, then tried to find a matching hat.

“But this year, I have three dresses in three colors so when I find a hat in one of those colors, that will be the dress I choose!”

She agreed that I was rather smart so that led to deeper conversation.

Soon, another sales assistant joined us and, before long, we were talking about their colleges, what they majored in, what they hoped to accomplish in their careers and how one grew up in Nashville but one had moved there from Mississippi.

I paid for the hat, finished the conversation then

trailed behind my husband who was rolling his eyes and shaking his head.

“What?” I asked, unperturbed, as I stopped to look at lip glosses.

“Was that all necessary?” he asked, leaning against the glass counter as I dabbed a pretty pink on my hand.

“Yes.” “Why?” “Because, first, I like to talk. Second, I am a storyteller so I need to collect stories. This is how you learn about people. Their stories, their journeys. It’s all so fascinating.”

He shrugged. “Well, it must work. You certainly have a lot of stories to tell and they’re all pretty good.”

A grin spread from ear-toear. “Stick with me and I’ll teach you all I know about being nosey.”

Several weeks later, I went over to the backside of the Rondarosa to meet someone who was going to do some work.

“I’ll run over there and open the gate,” I said.

Two hours later, a worried Tink showed up to check on me and discovered the two of us sitting in the shade, talking. He walked toward us, an anxious look shading his face.

“Is everything all right?”

His brow was furrowed.

Southerners know that all good stories have an end and most of them have a good ending of some sort.

I laughed and made the introduction. “Yes, it is. I’m just listening to some great stories.”

And, terrific stories they were. That night, I told a couple of them during dinner with Tink and my friend, Debbie. They laughed at one and was awed by the other.

I was triumphant.

“See?” I said to Tink. “I was working. Gathering some story gems.”

He just shook his head.

What was there to say?

Southerners know that all good stories have an end and most of them have a good ending of some sort. So, with that mind, here’s how the first story ends: The hat matched the dress perfectly.

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

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Humane Society of Jackson County is committed to remain debt-free Cheryl Iski, president of the Humane Society of Jackson County, is “I just met with Jason (Tinsley), the new city manager for Jefferson and gave him a tour of the land,” said Iski,who said she then took him to the Humane Society’s Jefferson office to show him the shelter design which Ken Rhyne of Urban Design Group has done for the organiation.

“He loved it,” said Iski. “We will get a hold of Ken and begin working on the master plan and then put it out to bid so we can get some hard numbers for cost projection.”

The Humane Society closed on its new acreage in October 2014 and is debt free, which is HSJC’s goal to remain this way.

“Our preliminary plan is to have retail space at the road frontage to rent and this will offset our costs to run the facility,” said Iski.

The organization previously had a retail space adjacent to its downtown Jefferson office but a flooding issue prompted its closure.

“Our goal is to start small and grow, perhaps starting with the dog park/ walking trails first,” said Iski, and Tinsley liked the idea of a dog park.

“We met with District Attorney Brad Smith who has agreed to serve on our shelter committee so we can create an atmosphere of safety when it comes to animals, children and families,” said Iski.

“Our vision is to create a ‘go to’ place for Jackson County with multiple attractions at this campus,” she said. “A pet friendly lodge style cafe, bringing the ReTail store back, dog grooming,

Cheryl Iski, president of the Humane Society of Jackson County, is promoting the vision for the organization’s property to become the “go to” place with multiple attractions. pet day care, specialty independent animal care facilities, walking trails, dog park, soccer park for children and commercial kitchen for local celebrity chefs to give cooking classes for animal treat recipes as well as keeping people healthy, too, are envisioned.”

The Humane Society of Jackson County’s mission is to prevent neglect, cruelty and exploitation of animals.

“We assure that their interest and well being are fully, effectively and humanely protected by providing care, shelter, spay and neuter and education,” she said.

The vision is to be the model hu-

mane society shelter of the state that shall provide for the well being animals of Jackson County.

“Our ultimate goal is to one day have an adoption location, but in the interim we save animals by means of our foster license through the Georgia Department of Agriculture,” said Iski.

“HSJC is committed to our community – people and animals,” said Iski, who encourages anyone in the community to be a part of any of the committees: Communication, Animal Rescue, Outreach, Campus, Finance and Events.

“Our structure is set up with six committees that are dedicated to various causes and programs,” she said.

Each committee meets monthly to discuss current events and future planning, brainstorm sessions and how to keep improving. Each committees chairperson is an active board member and recruits volunteers to help. See more at ClickThePaper.com “I am personally committed to finding homes for people (Bulldog Brokers/Cabana Brokers) and animals (through the humane society),” said Iski. “There is nothing more rewarding for me to seek the happiness in others by being a helping hand in a transitional period. We all go through ups and downs in life, finding caring souls to help should be easy to find.”

The new date for Pet Fest (postponed from April 18 due to weather) has not been set but you can support Pounding for Paws 5K Run/Walk starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, at Arcade City Hall in conjunction with The Encore Azalea Featival.

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New medical campus planned on Friendship Road Center to be located across from hospital; first practices could open in May or June 2016

By JEFF GILL

Regional staff

The newly opened Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton in South Hall will have a large healthcare neighbor across the street in the next year or so.

Grading is underway on the first phase of Highpoint Medical Center, a project being developed

by Gainesville-based The Norton Agency.

The eventual 22-acre campus off Ga. 347/Friendship Road will be in Braselton on the Hall-Gwinnett line.

The $75 million project will feature several buildings totaling 250,000 square feet, trails built around a man-made pond, waterfalls, walking trails and dining areas, according to the real estate firm.

The pond “will be used for water circulation and some stormwater runoff,” said Frank Norton Jr., the company’s CEO. “In essence, we are building a small lake that will be fed by our own water source, a deep-water well. ... It’s part of our green program.”

The first phase involves construction of Building 100, a twostory, 40,000-square-foot home for the Braselton offices for The Longstreet Clinic and Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic, Norton said.

Upon opening, Building 100 will provide pediatric, obstetrics and gynecological, orthopedics, general surgery, neurosurgery, internal medicine, endocrinology, rheumatology, nephrology, pulmonary disease and imaging services.

Future expansion will include a full-service pharmacy and other health care services. A limited amount of additional space in Building 100 will be available to lease for other tenants.

The center’s first practices are expected to open in May or June 2016.

“We are excited about the Highpoint Medical Center’s development and its strategic position to serve our existing client base in this area of North Georgia,” said Mimi Collins, Longstreet CEO. Emmett Forrester, CEO of

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The Highpoint Medical Center is planned on a 22-acre campus off Ga. 347 in Braselton on the Hall-Gwinnett line. The $75 million project will feature 250,000-square-feet of space for medical offices.

Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic, said, “The Braselton market area is ripe for quality health care services and (the clinic) is excited to become an active player in this region.”

Economic and real estate observers predict a building boom, medical and otherwise, along Ga. 347, spurred by the April 1 opening

PHARMACIES Continued from 3A

“People usually come to the pharmacy after sitting at the doctor’s office for several hours sometimes, so they are tired of waiting and ready to be home by the time they arrive,” said Chapman.

“We are conscious of that, so we ensure that our customers can get in and get out.”

Cost is another issue that typically draws people to independently owned pharmacies. Taylor Bridges, owner and pharmacist of Jackson Pharmacy in Hoschton says that with a few exceptions, such as some Medicare plans, co-pays will be the same at his pharmacy as anywhere else. Keeping prices affordable is a priority to Bridges.

“Also, if someone does not have insurance, our prices are very competitive with the chains, and often much better,” said Bridges. “Jackson Pharmacy will also synchronize medications for free and automatically refill it every month to ensure our customers stay on track. We also make it extremely easy for people to transfer their prescriptions to Jackson Pharmacy because we handle everything.”

Pharmacies that offer synchronization coordinate with doctors to ensure all medications are ready for pickup once monthly, or in some cases, every 90 days. Apparently only 10% of pharmacies offer this service, so it is a great feature to find in an independently owned pharmacy. Synchronization keeps pharmacy customers on track and ensures that they receive medication to take since it is important to do so once a doctor has prescribed it.

Bridges and his staff also believe in exceptional customer service that can sometimes be difficult to find in chain pharmacies. Indepen-

West Jackson Medicine Center owner Tracy Jordan says her staff, pictured here, makes taking care of families throughout the community easier. dently owned pharmacies do not short staff their employees to ensure that customers are helped in a timely manner, especially during busy times of day.

Tracy Jordan, owner and pharmacist at West Jackson Medicine is yet another independently owned pharmacy that believes in exceptional customer service and the other benefits of choosing a locally owned service.

Jordan says that as an independently owned pharmacy owner, she is the corporate overhead instead of a massive corporation. She can ensure that the prices are great in her store and that her customers are being taken care of instead of just being seen as a number.

“Typically my prices are better,” said Jordan. “For example, Flomax is $65 at my pharmacy whereas at a chain it will be $120. We may not be giving away anything when a customer uses my services, but we are offering a fair price.” Jordan refers to chain pharmacies that may offer a giveaway of

some sort, but in reality they are making up for that somewhere else — overcharging the customer for their medication. Jordan and her staff prioritize the well-being of their customers and always ensure they are taken care of in all aspects.

Jordan worked in a chain pharmacy prior to opening her business, and said that employees are kept very busy which does not give them the time to spend forming relationships with customers and offering them the service they deserve.

She said that her customers enjoy working with pharmacists and employees that they know, consistency, honesty, and much more.

“As for my employees, I let them do what they are good at,” said Jordan. “This leads to a very smooth, flowing circle of activities.”

Chapman agrees, and said that fair treatment of employees is crucial. The Jackson County independent pharmacy owners believe that chain pharmacies do not mistreat their employees by

of the 100-bed Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton. Also fueling growth is the widening of Ga. 347 between Ga. 211/Old Winder Highway and Spout Springs Road.

Ga. 347 widening between Spout Springs and Interstate 985 is set to be completed by Jan. 12.

Tim Evans, the chamber’s vice president of economic develop-

any means, but an independently owned pharmacy allows more flexibility and less micro management.

“We have low turnover and work with our employees in regards to their schedules,” said Chapman. “For instance, if we have students who need to come in in the afternoons or mornings only we can work with them. It leads to much happier employees.”

Jordan agrees.

“I do not micro manage my employees,” said Jordan.

“The great thing about owning my business is that I have hired a staff that I love and trust, and I am confident that they will manage West Jackson Medicine successfully.”

Jordan is also a realtor with Funari Realty, so she spends a majority of her time during business hours at the real estate office, but still makes the time in her schedule to maintain relationships with her customers. She was awarded Business Woman of the Year in 2014, so her business strategy has given her, her employees and customers great success.

Chapman mentioned that many people think that independent pharmacies are not up-to-date with the latest technology, but he says they are wrong.

ment, has said, “Not only will you have medical facilities (in the area), but also retail businesses that follow along right around them — pharmacies, restaurants, you name it.”

Norton agreed, saying the hospital “is a catalyst for long-term growth in the overall area.”

“We always keep up with the latest technology, so we are not behind in that aspect,” said Chapman. “Jefferson Drugs actually had the first talking robot in Jackson County.”

The other locally owned pharmacies in Jackson County are at the same level in terms of technological advances as well.

Jackson County is fortunate to have a handful of independently owned pharmacies — West Jackson Medicine, Crawford Long Pharmacy, Jackson Pharmacy and Jefferson Drugs.

All are wonderful options for obtaining medications, and have fantastic owners who are eager to offer the best experience possible.

Financial Advice That’s Too Good To Be True This paid advertisement written by Jeff Cutter, Investment Advice by Scott Moore.

continue until death; even if the “cash” account is depleted.

I tell my Kids that if something seems too good to be true, it usually is. That logic surrounded a discussion I had in my office last week with a very nice couple from Gainesville, Don and Kathy. They had read an article I wrote on variable annuities highlighting questions to ask before purchasing one. These questions help to determine if a variable annuity is an appropriate investment and income strategy.

Don and Kathy are retired and moved to Gainesville about nine years ago. Their current advisor suggested they purchase an annuity. They were told they would have a guaranteed 6% return, no matter what. They were also told that the cash value would be transferred to their kids upon their death.

Hmm … sounds too good to be true.

Upon review, I discovered that Don and Kathy’s advisor suggested a variable annuity (VA) with an income rider attached. Let me explain what an income rider is.

An income rider attached to a VA ensures that once the annuity changes from the accumulation stage to the distribution stage (once it is annuitized), the income stream will

When a VA is issued with an income rider, the carrier will essentially keep two sets of books, one for the cash account and one for the income account. The cash account is real money. This balance reflects the initial premium plus credited interest or investment returns from subaccounts, minus any fees for riders, investment accounts and/or administration costs.

The cash account is the account the annuity owner can take withdrawals from and the amount that would be transferred upon death of the owner.

I looked at Don and Kathy’s current policy and determined that their cash account absorbs a costly 4.85% in fees.

I explained to them that they pay those fees whether their cash account rises or falls depending on market performance.

The fees are paid no matter what.

The second set of books that I mentioned above for the income account is phantom money. It does not exist. It is only a formula used to calculate what is referred to as the income base.” Don and Kathy’s income rider has a 6 percent simple interest step-up. This means that the income base is the initial premium plus 6 percent per year.

At any point in time, the cash account and the income base can be two different numbers. When an owner is ready to begin taking lifetime withdrawals from his policy, the company will compare the two account values and apply the greater of the two to the specified payout factor; this is the lifetime income amount. For example, if the initial premium is $200,000 and at some point in the future when the owner annuitizes the contract, the cash account has grown to $225,000 and the income base has grown to $250,000, the income base (the larger of the two) would be applied to the payout factor.

If the payout factor is 4 percent, the owner would receive $10,000/year ($250,000 x 4 percent) for life.

Once lifetime income is triggered, the income base vanishes but the cash account continues to operate as usual reflecting market gains and losses.

However, in addition to all the fee deductions, the annual payout is also deducted from the balance of the cash account.

Until the cash account is depleted, it is available for emergencies and is transferred to a beneficiary as a death benefit. Once the cash account goes to $0, the insurance company continues the annual payment for the life of the owner.

I explained to Don and Kathy that a strong accumulation “engine” will maintain cash much longer than a poorly performing “engine.”

Unfortunately, their “engine” is loaded with expensive mutual funds demonstrating significant losses in past bear markets … not good. Secondly, I explained that their cash account initially funds the annual payments.

Therefore, a higher income base just means they are spending their own money down faster, which could significantly impact any type of legacy planning for their kids.

Lastly, I explained to Don and Kathy that there are three primary parts to an income rider; the fee or cost of the rider itself, the accumulation benefit (often referred to as the step-up) and the payout factor. While there are an overwhelming number of additional factors to consider when analyzing these riders, for the sake of this discussion, we will focus only on these three.

Rider fees are essentially the cost to “insure” the income stream. We determined that the income rider on Don and Kathy’s variable annuity is 1.5 percent. The insurance company charges such a steep fe because they must cover the potential for significant market losses in the cash account.

The accumulation benefit, or stepup, is usually the sales pitch for a VA with an income rider. As I explained above, Don and Kathy’s VA has a 6 percent accumulation benefit.

The payout factor is the least visible of the income rider variables, often buried somewhere in the policy fine print. Because fees and step-ups are fairly visible rider features, payout factors can be compromised at the expense of a large step-up.

Don and Kathy now understand that they do not in fact have a “guaranteed” 6% return on their cash value and that in this case, it was too good to be true.

Know the facts, educate yourself about your options, you deserve better.

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

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

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TWISTS AND TURNS: Motorcycle Racing returned to Road Atlanta

Doug Chellew The Paper

The MotoAmerica motorcycle racing series invaded Road Atlanta last weekend. It was the first professional motorcycle race to be held at Road Atlanta in two years. LEFT: Rider Cameron Beaubier (No. 6) won two races during last weekend’s MotoAmerica event at Road Atlanta. RIGHT: Riders take on one of the 12 turns at Road Atlanta during last weekend’s race.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

Doug Chellew The Paper

Riders in the MotoAmerica motorcycle racing series took on Road Atlanta last weekend.

The riders competed in the Superbike, Supersport and Superstock divisions.

TENNIS: Dragons finish second at Region 8-AAA tournament

Charles Phelps The Paper

Jefferson’s Jackson Howard

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

WATKINSVILLE – Coming into the 2015 tennis season, the Jefferson High School

boys’ squad had “many unknowns,” according to head coach Allen Thompson.

After last week’s Region 8-AAA tennis tournament, the unknowns became known, and the Dragons know they have a really good team.

The Dragons finished runner-up in the Region 8-AAA tennis tournament, losing to host and champion Oconee County High School 3-0.

The Dragons were a No. 2 seed for the Class AAA state playoffs and hosted West Hall in the first round.

“I’m so proud of our seniors and our senior leadership,” Thompson said, “to persevere, to get used to a new coaching staff, a new way of doing things and to be able to handle all of that and persevere, and also overcome some injuries and some losses earlier in the year, we all came together at the right time and made a push here for the region (championship) against a very talented Oconee (County) team, that should have the opportunity to go very far in the playoffs.

“They were great competition, so I couldn’t be prouder of our team and what we’ve accomplished so far.”

The Dragons swept Hart County in the first round (3-0) behind senior Jackson Howard’s 6-1, 6-1 straight sets win over Chase LeCroy.

Blake Lathrop defeated Dalton Farrow 6-1, 6-1 and the duo of Tim Deremer/Caleb Tyler dispatched Wrafi Rucker/Carson Sander 6-1, 6-0.

The Dragons carried the momentum into the semifinals against Morgan County, putting together another 3-0 performance to advance to the finals against Oconee County.

Deremer/Tyler picked up their second win as they defeated Will Owen and Sam Jones 6-4, 6-3. Lathrop grabbed his second win after Charles Baldwin retired during their match (6-4, 2-3). Senior Justin Harrison brought home the final point for the win, beating Mat-

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BRASELTON – No amount of rain could dampen the spirit of competition that took place last weekend at Road Atlanta.

For the first time in two years, professional motorcycle racing returned to the 12turn road course as the MotoAmerica racing series brought some of the best riders in the world for Superbike, Supersport and Superstock racing action.

Rain halted part of the racing activities on Sunday, but once it quit, the action picked up.

Cameron Beaubier swept both Superbike races. The first race was his first victory in the series.

“It’s really, really cool to get out of here with my first Superbike win,” said Beaubier.

“To get two wins in the sketchy wet was really good for my confidence.”

He beat second-place finisher Josh Hayes by 4.699 seconds.

In the second Superbike race, Beaubier beat Jake Lewis by 3.789 seconds.

“I’m really happy with today,” Lewis said.

He acquired the lead on lap 11 after thenleader Roger Hayden crashed with the race seemingly in hand. He led only one lap before Beaubier made the go-ahead pass.

“I want to be up front. I wasn’t too nervous about it, I was calm,” Lewis said about leading his first-ever lap.

Garrett Gerloff grabbed his first victory

on Sunday, too, besting Josh Herrin by nearly nine seconds in the Supersport SSP race No. 2.

“I didn’t really know what to do on the cooldown lap,” Gerloff said with a smile on his face. “It’s good to finally get one out of the way. I knew I could do it, whether it was wet or dry.”

Herrin beat Gerloff in race one by .428 seconds. Gerloff said he and fellow rider, JD Beach, who finished third in both races, hung out during the rain delay and and it helped him “mentally” when the race did start.

With the win, Gerloff becomes the third different winner in three races this season in the Supersport class.

“The track was wet and it was slick, but it wasn’t too bad,” third-place finishing Beach said. “Glad we had that little delay we had.

There were a couple of spots where it seemed like a slight river a little bit, but it wasn’t bad.

“I think MotoAmerica made perfect calls all weekend, especially (Sunday) with the rain…I felt both races the track conditions were good.”

Joe Roberts swept both Superbike 600 races.

“Today was really where I had the most pressure on me and the situation with the track drying out and us on rain tires, you had to really keep your focus,” Robert said. “I had a great weekend. I think I was first in every session, so you can’t get any better than that.”

Jake Gagne won the Superstock 1,000 race.

Golf: Lady Dragons, Lady Panthers advance to sectionals

Charles Phelps The Paper

Jefferson’s Madison Cornes hits a tee shot Monday at the Region 8-AAA girls’ golf tournament. The Lady Dragons finished second with a team total of 300.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

HARTWELL – Monday’s Region 8-AAA girls’ golf championship at Hartwell Golf Club had all the adverse conditions to give any golfer fits.

There was wind, wet conditions and an extended weather delay.

In the end, the Jefferson Lady Dragons and Jackson County Lady Panthers survived and made it one step closer to the Class AAA state championship in Roswell next month.

Jefferson finished second with a score of 300, four strokes behind winner Oconee County (296). Jackson County finished third with a score of 302. Both teams will play in

the state sectionals on May 4 in Blackshear.

“We had set of goal to try and break 300,” Jefferson head coach Tom Parker said. “We felt like if we could get around are scoring average of 290-300 that we would have a chance today to compete in the top three.

“This is a tough region. This is our first year in this (Class AAA) region and we knew there were some good teams in here. Oconee (County) has got a great program and Jackson (County) has got a great program, so we knew it would be tough today.”

Jill Pratt led the Lady Dragons, carding a 98. Caroline Martin shot 100 and Madison

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Road Atlanta hosts Classic Motorsports Mitty

Four-day gymnastics camp

Upcoming high-school sports action

Classic Motorsports Mitty comes to Road Atlanta from April 24-26. Ticket prices are $25 for Friday only and Sunday only; $35 for Saturday only; a weekend pass is $60; and a supereticket, which includes all three days plus parking, is $70. Infield parking is $15 and RV camping is $35. BMW is the featured car for the weekend, and over 300 cars are slated to be in competition. Spectators will enjoy car corrals, vendors and a hospitality tent. For more information, visit www.roadatlanta.com.

A four-day gymnastics summer camp takes place June 1-4 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jefferson Parks & Recreation Department gym. Cost is $85. The camp is for kids ages 6-12. Registration is open until May 29. The participants will learn new skills and brush up on old skills. Each participant will be instructed at their own individual level. Beginners are welcome to join. For more information, visit: www.jeffersonrec.com, or call 706367-5116.

Track and Field: Jefferson High School hosts the Region 8-AAA region finals and Mill Creek High School hosts the Region 7-AAAAAA. Both events take place Friday, April 24.

Lacrosse: The Mill Creek High School boys’ squad hosts Duluth High School on Monday, April 27 at 6 p.m. They play at Marist High School on Tuesday, April 28.

Baseball: Jefferson High School hosts Elbert County for a doubleheader on Friday, April 24 at 5 p.m. Jackson County plays at Morgan County on Friday, April 24.

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The Paper | Thursday, April 23, 2015

JACKSON COUNTY YOUTH WRESTLING

Mill Creek Soccer: Seniors shine on senior night

Charles Phelps The Paper For The Paper

The Jackson County youth wrestling program had a successful East Coast National wrestling tournament on April 11.

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The Jackson County Panthers’ youth wrestling program continues to blossom as spring kicks into high gear.

Jackson County hosted the East Coast National wrestling tournament as part of the American Crown Series on April 11. Kaden Andreasen, Robert Spry, Donovan Spry and Marc Sutton each finished first in their weight class. Luke Gonzalez finished second in his weight class.

“I am very proud of all the Jackson county wrestlers that wrestled this past weekend in a very tough tournament,” youth wrestling coach Allen Spry said. “There’s kids that (work) very hard (throughout) the year and to see it pay off in national tournament is great to witness that hard work does pay off.

“To see Kaden Andreasen and Robert Spry capture their first national championship is huge. Also, as a father, to have Donavon, who captured his third national championship and to win the triple crown and to be received as the youngest American Crown winner in the nation and in the history of the American Crown Series, is a huge honor.”

The tournament hosted wrestlers from 14 different states.

“With Donovan’s third American Crown Series National Title, (he) is now recognized (as) an American Crown Series Triple Crown Winner. This is a huge honor for Donovan and represents Jackson County wrestling in

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“When we made the turn, a lot of the scores were a little bit higher than the girls had normally been shooting, so it kind of made all of us a little tense and all that,” said Parker.

“Our girls persevered through the weather, the threatening, the rain delay and going back out there in the wet conditions and I just thought it was good they were able to pull it out. I know it wasn’t exactly what they wanted (for) personal scores, but as a team, we accomplished our goal. We get to move on to the next level of the sectionals, and hopefully, qualify to go to state.”

The Lady Panthers were unbeaten coming into the region tournament. Once the results were made final and they had suffered their first blemish on the season, the feeling was “very disappointing,” according to head coach AJ Sibcy.

“We just came out here and laid an egg today,” said Sibcy. “But, congratulations to Jefferson, congratulations to Oconee (County), they played really good today in these conditions and they deserved it. We didn’t.”

Cierra Gunnin led the Lady Panthers with a 96. Katie Fife shot 97 and Hattie Sewell carded 109.

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Thompson said the team had to get back to work to prepare for a “very talented” West Hall team and his team is going to take things “one round at a time.”

Lady Dragons’ season ends with loss against Hart County Senior Olivia Yates did her best to keep the Lady Dragons’ season alive in her round-one matchup against the Hart County. With the match tied at 2-2, Yates was down a set and trailed 5-2 in the second, but she wasn’t going down without a fight.

Yates won three straight games to tie the second set at 5-5 before falling 7-5 to Gabby Garringer.

a great way on the national stage,” Jackson County varsity head coach Jason Powers said.

“I am very proud of Donovan and all that he has accomplished this year. He is an extremely talented young wrestler. He has a lot of natural instincts which combines with good technique for a dangerous combination.

“I am very proud of all of the Jackson County wrestlers that competed in this tournament, especially all of the top-2 finishers.

Any opportunity to get on the mat in the offseason is a huge plus and extremely important to the upcoming season. I hope this is the first of many tournaments these wrestlers will be entering between now and next season,” Powers continued.

“It was a great honor for us to be able to host this tournament. I think it is awesome that our high school and wrestling program was put on (the) national stage through this tournament. Any positive publicity is always fantastic. The planning phase has already begun on hosting the tournament again next year. Our goal is to make it even bigger and better next year.”

Jackson County also hosted the opening tournament of the Freestyle / Greco season.

Medaling were Gonzalez, Tyler Sosebee, Davey Jennings and Joey Sosebee.

“Again, even though this is a different style of wrestling than we do in high school, the mat time is invaluable. It all transitions nicely back on the mat next winter,” Powers said.

Sibcy said the message will be “focus” leading into sectionals.

“Play every hole out; focus, because every shot matters,” he said. “We lost by two to second place and six to first place, I can guarantee you every single girl can find six or seven strokes. So, we’ve got to keep our focus on every shot. Every shot matters.”

The East Jackson Lady Eagles finished seventh with a score of 387. Hailey Sanders shot 122, Marley Palmer a 130 and Carlie Howington shot 135.

Oconee County’s Mady Wiley finished as low medalist with an 88.

Mill Creek Lady Hawk senior Megan Welch attempts a shot during last Friday night’s game against Roswell High School. The Lady Hawks won 3-1.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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HOSCHTON – No amount of rain could put a damper on senior night for the Mill Creek High School boys’ and girls’ soccer teams. It only added to the fun of it.

Both squads went out as winners in the front of the home crowd. The boys picked up a 2-0 victory over Hebron Christian Academy after Hebron forfeited the game in the 21st minute due to one of its players receiving a red card.

“Obviously, the field conditions were awful,” Mill Creek boys’ coach Sean Garnett said. “I really didn’t think we were going to play.

“I wanted our seniors to get a chance to play on senior night, but you want make sure everyone is staying healthy and no one gets hurt. They (Hebron) talked and they decided to play, and so, I was fine with it. We kind of came to (an) agreement of no sliding, just try (your) best to keep your feet and make sure nobody gets hurts,” Garnett continued. “That was the main thing, I don’t think anybody got hurt on either team. I hate it for the red card for their player…It was kind of crazy. This is a first for me, crazy field.”

Both Mill Creek goals came via penalty kicks. Matthew Miller booted the first one home in the sixth minute and Esteban Mondragon snagged the Hawks’ second in the 21st minute. Hebron forfeited after the second penalty kick.

Lady Hawks 3, Lady Hornets 1 Seniors Lauren Navas and Melissa Hanken

each scored a goal in their final home game at Mill Creek.

“We’re fortunate, all of seniors are really, really good players, they’re good kids, they lead the way for us,” Mill Creek girls’ head coach Vince Hayes said. “Navas in the midfield, Hanken and (Madison) Steimer on the wings tonight were awesome.

“I played Megan (Welch) a little bit out of position just to give her a little more run about, but she does a great job in back, and anywhere to be fair. She’s a bit of a luxury.

And, Brooke Wilson is ‘Ms. Consistent’. So, all of them were our key players for us all season, but tonight they showed what they were all about.

After the Lady Hawks’ offense attacked multiple times, they finally got on the board in the 18th minute off the foot of McClaine Logsdon ( 1-0).

“McClaine is one of those forwards that her work rate is punishing for defenses to deal with,” Hayes said. “When she’s not the one scoring, she’s going to be the one that creates the goals, and that’s one of those things that makes her really important to our team and how we work.

“That’s what we do, we outwork you whenever we can and she’s the tip of the spear.”

Navas scored on a penalty kick in the 31st minute to bump the lead to 2-0. The score remained the same at halftime.

Roswell battled in the second half, cutting the deficit to 2-1 in the 63rd minute, but Hanken’s goal in the 88th minute put the Lady Hawks back up by two (3-1) and secured the win.

Beef-O-Brady’s Dragon Invitational

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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JEFFERSON – If the Jefferson High School track and field teams were looking for tough competition to how they measured up heading into this week Region 8-AAA championship meet, they found out last Saturday where they stand.

With a mixture of schools from Class A to Class AAAAAA, the boys’ and girls’ squads competed in the Beef-O-Brady’s Dragon Invitational at Jefferson Memorial Stadium last Saturday.

The boys finished in second place with 110 points, 16 behind winner Parkview High School. The Dragons beat the likes of Collins Hill, Norcross, Archer, North Gwinnett and Gainesville.

The girls finished sixth with 52 points.

Parkview won, scoring a whopping 189.50 points. Collins Hill finished second with 121 points and Norcross rounded out the top three with 84.50 points.

Dalton Hill and Tradd Porter were the only two competitors for either squad to bring home first-place finishes. Hill won the 300-meter hurdles (40.48) and Porter won the triple jump (41-04.00).

The squads combined for seven secondplace finishes. Girls: Mackenzie Wells (100-meter dash), Mariah Starks (100-meter hurdles), 4x400 meter relay; Boys: Max Higgins(800-meter run), Addison Cochran (3,200-meter run), Alex Mason (300-meter hurdles), Taylor Jones (pole vault).

East Jackson’s Robin Adair finished second in the girls’ 300-meter hurdles (48.31).

Chase Kennedy finished fourth in the boys’ 800-meter run (1:59.96).

Mill Creek girls’ tennis finishes 4th in region

Play every hole out; focus, because every shot matters.

AJ Sibcy Jackson County girls’ golf coach

“We went into the season with everyone back except for one senior,” Thompson explained. “We felt very confident about our lineup.

We had some changes that went on early on, but once we finally came together, we made a push there (last Thursday).

“We played a really, very resilient Hart county team that was ready to go and my hats off to them and the way they played. They were the better (last Thursday) and they won and they advanced.”

Yates and fellow senior Charley Beatty have been with the program for seven years, and in losing them, the team is losing leadership on the court and in the classroom, Thompson said.

“They had tremendous careers,” he said. “They were two of the winningest tennis

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The Mill Creek Lady Hawks’ tennis team finished fourth in the Region 7-AAAAAA tennis tournament last week. They were eliminated from the state playoffs on Tuesday. players to ever play at Jefferson.

“So, now, we’ve got to continue to develop our youth programs and our girls and get back to work this summer and in the fall and get ready for next January.”

Beatty defeated Meg Carlton 6-1, 6-1. The team of Kadi Perry/Rheagan Wessels snagged the Lady Dragons’ second and final point of the season.

Jackson County falls in round 1 The Jackson County boys’ and girls’ seasons came to an end last Thursday. The girls lost 3-0 to the Elbert County Lady Blue Devils, while the boys fell to Morgan County 3-0.

“I think all the players grew a lot from January to now, especially being new players, a majority of them,”

boys’ head coach Natalie Peterson said about the 2015 season. “Some disappointing losses, but they did, they did fight hard.”

Girls’ head coach Andy Gentry said, “We started off (2015) strong, but we had a lot of injuries come up and some things happen with the weather and some issues like that, that just kind of devastated us. We’ve had a good season. We just couldn’t pull them out at the end.”

East Jackson Both Eagles’ squads lost in the first round. The boys nearly advanced past Elbert County, but lost 3-2. Kaleb Sosebee (6-1, 6-1) and Zach Lounder (6-2, 6-1) picked up the two victories for the Eagles.

The Lady Eagles were swept by the Morgan County Lady Bulldogs 3-0.

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90 years of service

A day in the life of a DFCS case manager: Safety of the children ByJessica Moller

A typical day in the life of a DFCS worker is there is no typical day. Many veteran workers recognize this and arrive early to get a head start on the day before the rest of the world opens their doors.

Like any normal parent, I get my kids off to school and kiss my husband goodbye and am at the office by 7:30 a.m. When I arrive, I catch up on documentation, involving all of the conversations with families, community partners and home assessments that I do each day to determine child safety. In the process of catching up on the documentation, I meet with my supervisor to discuss any new information on my caseload from the day before and create a blueprint of next steps to be performed to help ensure safety for the family and provide any needed resources or services.

Halfway through the staffing, I am assigned an immediate response time with allegations of physical abuse regarding an elementary school-aged child. Per policy, I contact law enforcement based on these allegations. Barrow County Protocol states I must contact law enforcement to make a report with any and all allegations involving physical or sexual abuse. I must meet with the child, siblings and any other individuals that can help paint a picture of how the family functions. In this instance, I found there to be signs of physical abuse and the child is reporting being afraid to go home. Given that the evidence is pointing toward substantiated physical abuse, I then coordinate with parents/caregivers of the child and law enforcement and set up a forensic interview with the local child advocacy center.

Forensic interviews are conducted by specially trained interviewers to ensure less trauma tfor the child while allowing the child to disclose any abuse in a safe place. DFCS and law enforcement watch the interviews from a separate room so we can conduct our investigation and determine the level of maltreatment.

It never gets easy hearing a child disclose abuse, but the picture that the child paints helps in assessing the situation. Sometimes, based on the child’s disclosure, it is deemed that they are no longer safe in the home.

My role as their case manager is to discuss the concerns with the parent and determine if there are any safe family members or friends that the child can stay with while I provide services to the family. This is called a safety resource, and is meant to be short-term to allow the family time to begin addressing safety concerns.

The home and all household members of the safety resource must be assessed by me before any child goes to

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Kiwanis Governor Jimmy McCorlew presents the Model Club honors to Winder Kiwanis president Mike Bentley.

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the home. After the child is left with the safety resource, the next step would be to bring all family supports, caregivers, children and the safety resource to the table to make a case plan.

There are times where safety resources are not a viable option. When this happens, I staff the case with my supervisor and the DFCS attorney. We then petition the courts for a shelter care request, which, if granted, the state of Georgia obtains custody of the child. Within 72 hours, myself and the parents attend a court hearing to determine if the child will remain in DFCS custody or go home with a plan of care.

All the while, I am still getting new cases, returning phone calls and setting up evening appointments with other families to ensure safety in their homes. Sometimes I work a typical eighthour day, but more often than not, I am working late in to the evening seeing families when it is convenient for them because I understand that they may work or have other daytime responsibilities and I do not want to make any situation worse.

At the end of the day, or evening, I go home to make dinner with my family and catch up on their day. While spending time with my family, I am aware of my cell phone at all times due to being on-call. When I am the on-call worker for the night, I must address any emergencies that happen, whether I get the call at 7 p.m. or 3 a.m.

People always say to me, “I couldn’t do the job you do” and I understand that sentiment. This job is demanding but is easily the most rewarding field to work in. It may be my job to ensure child safety, but I also feel as a community we all play a role in making sure a child is safe.

Some interesting statistics regarding why I do the work I do: Based on the 2014 fiscal year, Barrow County received a total of 951 intakes regarding child abuse and/ or neglect. Of those intakes, only 309 were screened out, meaning there was no alleged maltreatment to the child. A total of 642 cases were assigned to a case manager, with 319 of those being investigations and 323 as family support cases. Of those 642 cases, 110 were substantiated for maltreatment. DFCS served a total of 110 children in the foster care system during the same fiscal year.

By the end of March 2015, there were 74 children in foster care. Of these 74 children, only 22 are placed in county, while the remaining 52 are placed out of the county. This number is a huge indicator of the need DFCS currently has for foster parents in the Barrow County area.

By LEANNE AKIN

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The decorated cake was cut and served up April 16 as the Winder Kiwanis Club celebrated its 90th anniversary.

It was also an occasion to also mark 100 years of Kiwanis International, and Kiwanis Governor Jimmy McCorlew was on hand to join in the celebration. He also presented Winder Kiwanis Club President Mike Bentley with the Model Club recognition to recognize the club for its community efforts for children in addition to its commitment to being a part of The Eliminate Project, the initiative aimed at eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus. The initiative, in partnership with UNICEF, replaced the global elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) effort of the 1990s.

McCorlew was introduced by club treasurer Darryl Gumz, a past lieutenant governor, introduced McCorlew.

“Happy 90th birthday,” said McCorlew, noting the club’s key number is 1377. “Your club is only 10 years younger than Kiwanis International.

You have a very old Kiwanis Club.”

He shared some of the history of the formation and early years of Kiwanis International. He also spoke of mile-

stones including the 2005 adoption of a new motto, “Serving Children of the World” from “We Build” which had been the motto since 1920.

McCorlew said although the club currently has only 18 members, “You really do a lot.”

Reading Around the World, scholarships to Winder-Barrow High and Apalachee High graduates, the Bringing Up Grades (BUGS) recognition for students who have shown academic improvements an Key Club sponsorship are among the club’s local efforts.

The club also annually recognizes Peace Officers of the Year.

The club has been making its mark on the local community since it was sponsored by the year-old Monroe Kiwanis Club in 1925, according to John Mobley, who reflected on some of the club’s historic highlights. He noted that one of the club’s most famous members was the late U.S. Sen. Rich-

ard B. Russell.

He noted fathers and sons of the community, including Dewey Bentley and Mike Bentley and Bob Settle and Thomas Settle, have shared the Kiwanis connection. He also mentioned that Ronald Tucker, who was a part of the club’s 50th anniversary celebration, is now the club’s most senior member. Mobley also recognized the club’s first female president, Drucilla Gregg, who attended the celebration.

“This is such a distinguished club and there is still much to be done,” said Mobley, who commented that “we should take the opportunity to do what we can especially for the children of the world.”

Also joining the club to mark its 90th anniversary were members of the Athens Club and the Commerce Club, including 90-year-old Gil Jensen, a Kiwanian for 60 years and his club’s Kiwanian of the Year for last year.

Celebrate the Arts showcases talents of Jackson Co. students The awards reception for “Celebrate the Arts” was held March 27 at the Commerce Civic Center.

Guests were treated to refreshments, great art work and a wonderful musical treat from the West Jackson Middle School Band.

“Celebrate the Arts” is a free, county-wide art show for middle and high school students and was sponsored by the Jackson County Arts Council and the Commerce Civic Center.

Plaid Enterprise generously provided art supplies for the middle and high school student winners and for the art instructors who participated.

Belinda Harris, vice president of the Jackson County Arts Council, presented the awards in both the middle and high school divisions.

Harris, who recently retired from Plaid Enterprises, is a local artist, art instructor and advocated for the arts.

Teddie Lohmeier, president of the JCAC, also thanked the school systems’ art teachers who are not only talented artists, but instructors who can inspire and cultivate the creativity in their students.

The teachers participating were: Jeff Kyse, Commerce High School; Tamara Manchester, East Jackson Comprehensive High School; Crystal Colley, Jackson County Cohprehensive High School, Deanne NealDwyre, Commerce Middle School; Fran Sullivan, East Jackson Middle School; Suzanne Caylor, West Jackson Middle School.

Winners for the High School division

Peoples’ Choice – Kayla Beauchamp Best in Show – Angela Mandzyuk Drawing First – Ashley Fincannon; Second – Patricia Alarcon; Third – Kendall Youngblood; Fourth – Alexandria Vaquera Painting First – Georgieanne Vang; Second – Kayla Beauchamp; Third – Georgieanne Vang; Fourth – Morgan Pyrzenski Three-Dimensional First – Rhiannon Kennedy; Second – Savannah Arant; Third – Madison Waldrop; Fourth – Desiree Green Other First – Isabella Alacon; Second – Madison Daves; Third – Hope Cronic; Fourth – Angel Anderson Winners for the Middle School Division Peoples’ Choice – Cohen Brown Best in Show – Catherine Cook Drawing First – Lynnoska Gamez; Second – Sharon Merlos; Third – Cameron Ford; Fourth – Catherine Cook Painting First – Yarez Antunez; Second– Isabel Zengel; Third– Remy Walton; Fourth – Jissel Garcia Three-Dimensional First– Nate Vincent; Second – Arron Kurm; Third – Cheyenne Evans; Fourth – Savannah van Buren Other First – Abby Joseph; Second – Kyla McCook; Third – Isabel Zengel; Fourth – Nicole LeBlanc

Art by Kayla Beauchamp picked as Peoples’ Choice

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Winning artwork was on display at the Commerce Civic Center as the Jackson County Arts Council hosted the Celebrate the Arts awards reception. Below: Nicole LeBlanc was among the Celebrate the Arts winners recognized by the Jackson County Arts Council. See more scenes at ClickThePaper.com

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Fewer than half of the children in state custody are living in foster homes within their county. More foster homes are needed statewide.

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Speak to sis about childless people opinions Hi, Carolyn: Two weeks ago, my sister and brotherin-law said some horrible things about childless people — apparently forgetting my husband and I, who have no children, were in the same room.

Collective jaws dropped.

My husband and I excused ourselves. Other family members came to our defense and let them know how crappy they were being.

My sister and brother-inlaw texted an apology a few days later, but my husband and I are having trouble forgiving them. The comments they made were not of the joking variety and cut particularly deep because health issues have made pregnancy a bad idea for us.

How on earth do we get over this? We live less than a mile apart and can’t avoid them forever. — Sibling Why are you avoiding them at all?

Carolyn Hax Why did you leave instead of saying, “I can’t believe you just said that, especially knowing our situation?” If you just weren’t quick on your feet, then why didn’t you respond to their text later, after some reflection, with: “A text won’t fix this.

We need to talk?”

This is your sister. Talk to her. Either school her on the myopia of her opinion, or, if she chooses to defend instead of revise her view, make it clear you find it deeply hurtful and unworthy of her.

If this is just the latest chill in a cooling trend between you, then all the more rea-

son to take it on.

Maybe this and other hostile encounters have pushed you to your limit, despite earnest attempts to make peace. You still speak up, though, to let them know you can’t abide spending time with them knowing how they feel about you. Declare it.

The alternative is to withhold how you really feel, and that’s one leg of the journey toward smug opinions like your sister’s. Intimacy in our primary relationships is the root system for empathy.

Plus, going silent behind a wall of anger may be understandable at first, but over time it can inflict even more damage, to even more people, than the cause of the anger itself.

Dear Carolyn: Six months ago I married my husband knowing his employment contract would not be renewed and we’d have to move. (He is a physician

with a very specialized practice.) After a short job search, he accepted a new position, and we made an offer on a house.

After a couple of drinks last night, I told him I didn’t think he put much effort into his job search, and I didn’t want to go forward with the move. We could have gone just about anywhere, and he chose the place where it snows eight months out of the year!!

If I am not willing to follow my husband to the ends of the earth, was I wrong to marry him? — Regretful Newlywed Maybe, maybe not. I don’t think there’s a fixed line that tells you what a “good” spouse will or won’t freely do out of love or duty to the marriage. That line is not only in different places for different people, but also it can move over the course of a marriage, based on how

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each of you has grown and changed.

The regret I hope you’ll explore first, though, is in waiting this long to speak up. If you really need the pressure of an imminent move and the permission of ethanol to say what you actually think, then I wouldn’t like this marriage’s chances even if you viewed following him to the tundra as the height of romance.

Situations like this are why various iterations of “love yourself first” have become stock romantic advice. When you know yourself, trust yourself and aren’t so terrified that telling your truth will make you unlovable that you need to be half in the bag before you can share an honest opinion, then you can actually communicate with your partner.

And communicating is how a marriage lives or dies.

If you talk openly, you can learn each other’s needs and

wants, and whether you’re willing and able to meet them.

If you’re not communicating except to shout, “Look out! Impending doom!” after you’ve already submitted a written offer and earnest money on a little piece of that doom, then you’re inviting a situation where what you expect and what you actually have are related only by chance.

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Jefferson High School presents The Wiz. Performances of The Wiz will be presented at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 23-25, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, at the William Duncan Martin Performing Arts Center at Jefferson High School. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students with $5 for all seats for the Sunday matinee.

Art gallery open. The Georgia Piedmont Arts Center held its “Color of Spring” gallery show last weekend to kickoff activities at the new location, 122 W. May St., in Winder. The gallery is open on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday from noon to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The mission of Georgia Piedmont Arts Center is to cultivate, facilitate and promote a community in which all forms of art can thrive cooperatively to enrich all citizens through excellence in cultural education, participation, appreciation and enjoyment. If you would like more information or an application to participate, go to the website at www.georgiapiedmontartscenter.com Braselton Antique & Garden Festival. On Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26, the Braselton Antique Festival Association will host this spring festival which fills Braselton Park as well as has vendors around the Harrison Street area and beyond. The festival begins at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and 9:30 a.m. on Sunday.

UGA Vet Clinic for llamas and alpacas. Kim Kyst’s Chelian Farm in Jefferson will be hosting a UGA Vet Clinic starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 24, with Dr. Lisa Williamson with UGA Field Services overseeing the day’s activities and procedures which are by appointment only. Contact Kim Kyst at kim@kyst.org or 678481-3759 to schedule animal procedures.

Sheriff’s golf tournament. The Jackson County Sheriff’s second annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Homes will be held Friday, April 24, at Doubles Oaks Golf Club in Commerce. Cost to enter is $100 per person or $400 per team. There will be a closest to the pin prize as well as for longest drive.

A 50/50 raffle and a hole-inone chance is also offered.

For details, contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 706-367-8718. You can provide information about suspicious persons, crimes or other relevant information without being involved or identified by contacting the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office’s anonymous tip line at 706-367-3784.

Spring Into Recycling. Keep Jackson County Beautiful is hosting a recycling day at the Jackson County Transfer Station in Jefferson from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be document shredding, e-cycle, recycling and drug take back opportunities. Some items such as paint and TVs will require a free. Call 706-7087198 for details.

Earth Day Celebration. Whole Foods Market’s Braselton distribution center is hosting its sixth annual Earth Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25.

The event, which includes hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and soft drinks as well as a community car wash, door prizes and open house tours, benefits the Whole Planet Foundation. A kids’ zone area will features inflatables, games, planting classes and more. You can enjoy live music and watch the folk life rodeo competition for Whole Food employees.

Encore Azalea Festival. The City of Arcade is the Encore Azalea City and this year’s Encore Azalea Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, (rain or shine) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Arcade City Park. Singer Kristin Tinsley

will headline a full day of music at the park, along with more than 30 arts and crafts vendors, festive food and kids’ fun. Other performers include Tracy Maxwell, Colin and Chloe Chandler, Patti and Daddi and the Hooch Holler Band. Best of all, the festival is free. Call 770-9653340.

Relay For Life fundraiser. The Mill Creek 5K Color Run and Fun Run/Walk benefiting Gwinnett County Relay For Life will be held on Sunday, April 26, at Mill Creek High School. Registration is $25 for the 5K Color Run which begins at 3 p.m. The Color Fun Run/Walk, which begins at 2 p.m., has a $15 registration fee. Register through www.MyPaymentsPlus.com and see www.millcreekhs. com for instructions if you do not already have an account on www.MyPaymentsPlus. com or email helen_cheery@ gwinnett.k12.ga.us If you cannot participate, you can still make a donation.

Relay For Life community meeting. Relay For Life of Braselton-Hoschton will host an April 27 community meeting beginning with a 5:30 p.m. social at Braselton Park and the adjacent community center with the session under way at 6 p.m. Amy Richardson, senior manager with Relay For Life, is assisting committee chairman Joanne Gentile with this year’s Relay. You can volunteer, form a team and be part of another successful Relay year to benefit the American Cancer Society. This year’s theme is Lights! Camera! Relay! so think movies and TV for your campsite and team theme. The date for Relay was changed to Aug. 15 in part to tie the theme in with the Town of Braselton’s Movies Under the Stars. Contact Amy Richardson at 678-2327610 or amy.richardson@ cancer.org or Joanne Gentile at 770-789-1972 or jgentile62@gmail.com.

After-hours reception at the Crawford W. Long Museum. On Tuesday April 28, the Crawford Long Museum will hold an after-hours reception to unveil the Witness Tree Collectibles hand crafted from the remnants of the Mulberry Tree which once stood outside the office of Dr. Crawford Long. The reception is free and open to the public from 7-9 p.m. Meet Belinda Harris of Belinda Harris Arts (glass etching), Ed Jones (wood artisan) and Gary Amrozowicz (laser engraver). Through collaboration these artists have jointly produced many unique pieces which include hand turned ball point pens, limited edition numbered letter openers and ornaments and etched apothecary bottles encasing slivers of the mulberry tree. View the unique piece of history which will be raffled off on Oct. 24 at the 200th birthday celebration planned for Dr. Long. Raffle tickets will go on sale for $10 each for the one-of-a-kind large burl piece of the mulberry tree. For further information or to Confirm your attendance at the reception by calling the museum at 706-367-5307.

Jefferson Garden Club tour.

The Jefferson Garden Club

tour will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. This year’s tour features five area gardens.

Tickets are $15 advance, $20 day of tour with children under 12 free. Tickets available at Jefferson Public Library or call 706-367-8704.

Race for Williams. The fifth annual Race for Williams will be held at Crow’s Lake in Jefferson on Sunday, May 3.

The 5K fundraiser will raise money for the Williams Syndrome Association while also raising awareness about this rare genetic disorder. There will be lots of activities for an afternoon of family fun by the lake. You can participate in the Fun Run/Walk 1-mile event at 2:30 p.m. or the 5K trail race at 3 p.m. or donate if you want to contribute, but can’t attend. Come out and enjoy all of the free kid activities that will begin at 1p.m. such as face painting, fair hair, bounce house, inflatable slide, dunking booth, balloon clowns and more.

The concession stand will be available from 1-5 p.m. so come out for lunch. Go online now at www.williamssyndrome.org/jefferson to guarantee your T-shirt with registration.

Come and learn square dancing.

Jug Tavern Squares Dance Club is offering free beginner square dance lessons from 7:30-9:30 p.m. beginning May 5 at the Winder YMCA. No Y membership is required. The first three lessons are free and then donations are appreciated. To sign up, contact Buddy or Sharon Davis at davisrm11@att.net or 678-471-7274 or Boyd and Teresa McLocklin at 770-5403341 or bmclock@bellsouth. net The YMCA is located at 50 Brad Akins Drive in Winder.

Celebrating mentors. Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring will hist its 10-year Mentoring Celebration Luncheon on May 6 at the Jefferson Civic Center. Learn more about the role mentoring plays in the Jackson County community and volunteer opportunities, visit www.LindsaysLegacyMentoring.org or call executive director Lisa Stephens at 706-410-5525.

BULLI in Braselton summer term registration. On Tuesday, May 5, Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute (BULLI) will kick off summer term registration with an ice cream social at Mayfield Dairy Farms starting at 5:30 p.m. An information session will be held at 6 p.m. to provide information on the courses being offered for the summer term. BULLI: Where intellectual curiosity meets friendship and fun. Learn more about BULLI at www. brenau.edu/lifetimestudy Spring Jam. The Jackson Spring Jam, set for Thursday, May 7, at Bouchard Farms, will boast a $10,000 for one lucky winner, dozens of raffle prizes, networking opportunities, food, drinks and music. General admission is $10 and raffle tickets for the $10,000 prize get you into the event. Sponsorships are available.

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the back porch of Braselton Gallery. Following up on the success of two successful teas last year, Braselton Gallery is hosting another just in time for Mother’s Day. To be served will be several varieties of teas including four organic herbal teas made

by Braselton Gallery artist Jackie White, who will also share information about her teas. Lisa Dempsey’s “Tea Bag” pottery -- tea pots in the shapes of hand bags -- will be on display as well as tea inspired art by other Braselton Galley artists. A variety of pastries will also be served. Reservations are required and seating is limited to 16 guests. Tickets are $16. Contact Debra at 678-960-8977 to reserve your seat. Braselton Gallery is located at 36 Frances St., in Braselton.

Historic Courthouse tour. The Jackson County Historic Courthouse is celebrating National Preservation Month. On May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free tours of the courthouse including the upstairs courtroom will be offered. An archive specialist will also be onsite to offer free advice and minor repairs to preserve your precious documents and books. Reserve a tour time by calling 770-387-7685 Visit www.jacksoncountyhistoriccourthouse.com for more information.

Banks County Speedway driver reunion and car show. This track, located at 325 Springs Road in Baldwin, saw the greatest drivers of the era.

Come out from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, and see a part of racing history (1955-1970). There will be vintage cars, race cars, show cars and Rat rods on display. All cars welcome and there is free admission.

BBQ chicken plates and concessions will be available. Contact Bobby Irvin at 706-201-8762.

Rivers Alive cleanup. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, Rivers Alive will be conducted in the Braselton area. Volunteers are invited to participate in the cleanup effort. For information, contact Ywise@braselton.net What’s the buzz? A May 21 lunch and learn will be hosted at the Crawford W. Long Museum in Jefferson.

Bobby Chaisson, certified beekeeper of Blue Sky Honey, will be sharing information about the bees and the hive atop the museum.

Bring your own lunch or pre-order a sack lunch of a chicken salad sandwich, chips and tea from Sugar & Spice for $6 by calling 706367-5307 by May 20. Gather at 11:30 a.m. for lunch in advance of the noontime program.

Memorial Day parade. Planning is under way for the Jackson County Memorial Day Parade set for 2 p.m.

Monday, May 25, in downtown Jefferson. Contact Beth Laughinghouse at blaughinghouse@cityofjefferson.com or call 706-3675714.

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CHURCH NEWS Hoschton United Methodist Church will hold worship service in the sanctuary at 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, with children’s Sunday school in the church classrooms and adult Sunday school in the fellowship hall at 10 a.m. Women of Faith will meet at 2:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

PrimeTimers Bingo and lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 24, in the fellowship hall.

On Sunday, May 3, at 2:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall, Women of Faith invite you to Celebrate Moms with guest speaker Hilda Fletcher, a missionary who has traveled the world spreading His Word.

Refreshments will be served. sss Arbor Pointe Church Pastor Brad Greene is hosting a six-week video based study group which begins April 16. This study, drawn from Kyle Idleman’s book “Not A Fan,” seeks to draw people from being merely a fan of Jesus to being a completely committed follower. To sign up to be a part of this study group, visit the church’s website (www.arborpointe.org) and click the “Sign Up” tab.

The weekly worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School and a youth class are offered before the service; children’s Sunday School and nursery are offered during the worship time. sss Abundant Treasures Women’s Event. Come join New Community Church for an amazing night of encouragement with guest speaker ReAnn Ring, a Christian TV and radio host and entrepreneur. All women are welcome from high school on up. The event will be from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, April 20, at New Community Church, located at 526 Merchants Walk in Hoschton. sss First Baptist Church of Jefferson is continuing its sermon series “Prone to Wander” with wandering away from God when we get disillusioned. This Sunday, the church will also observe communion during worship. On May 2, the church will have its annual Relay For Life yard sale in the upper parking lot. Anybody wishing to donate gently used items may do so. On May 10, the church will have its annual Child Dedication Sunday. If you would like your child dedicated to the Lord, contact the church office by April 29. The FBCJ Preschool is taking applications now for August 2015. The church food bank is open from 1-3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Contact the church for more information on any of these events. Michael Helms is the Senior Pastor. The church is located at 246 Washington St., in Jefferson. Visit www.fbcjefferson. org. sss The Church of Hoschton will host a spring concert at 6 p.m. on May 2 with Squire Parsons in concert at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton. There is no admission, but a love offering will be taken.

Come to the church’s property at 380 Sam Freeman Road and celebrate Homecoming at 10:30 a.m. on May 3 with special music by Freddie Smith followed by Missionary Ron Barnes who will bring the message. Barnes is general director of Source of Light Ministries International, is a world-wide, disciple making, church planting ministry that uses Bible studies for all ages, not only written, but digital formats to reach its goals.

You are also invited to stay and join in for the dinner on the grounds immediately after the morning service. There will be plenty of food and fellowship. Brother Ron will return that evening at 6 p.m. and lead the spring Bible conference at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, May 4-6. Call the church office at 706-654-8415 or visit www. thechurchofhoschton.com. sss The Vine Church is launching the “Our Community Our Kids” initiative. An informational meeting will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, to bring attention to the foster care crisis. The program and open to everyone. Food will be provided. Contact Holly Avera at holly@connecttothevine.org or visit www. connecttothevine.org. The Vine, located at 1897 Highway 211 in Hoschton, holds worship services are at 9 :15 a.m. and 11 am. on Sunday. sss Galilee Christian Church, led by Minister Nick Vipperman, will be heading out into Jackson County on the morning of May 2 to take on a massive one-day service project meant to Serve the City. Contact Nick Vipperman at Galilee Christian Church at 706-367-8072 or email Nick@galilee.org

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Paint (5 gallons free, each additional gallon $2 each), Fluorescent Light Bulbs (6 free, additional $1 each), Auto oil & Batteries, household Batteries. good used clothing & Shoes, eyeglasses & hardback/Paperback Books. Vacuum cleaners, microwaves & Small metal will be taken to Transfer Station.

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UNIVERSITY of NORTH GEORGIA University of North Georgia is seeking applications for a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant for the Student Health Service facility under the direction of the University Physician.

This position provides quality health care to students. Functions without presence of physician according to mutually agreeable written protocols and in accordance with the Nurse Practitioner Act and rules and regulations established by the State of Georgia or the PA job description set forth by the Georgia Composite Medical Board. Position provides care and treatment for students with minor injuries and illnesses as well as consultations, physical exams and procedures in the Women’s and Men’s area. Facilitates referrals of those students whose illnesses or injuries are beyond the capability of the Student Health Services.

Qualified applicants must have Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant credentials from an accredited institution.

Minimum of five years’ experience in family practice/urgent care preferred; new graduates will be considered. Must be licensed in the State of Georgia For complete job description details and submit an application please visit our website at: https://ung.hire touch.com/job-details? jobID=17114&job= nurse - practitioner-orphysician-s-assistant Looking for CNAs to join a leader in the home health care industry. If providing compassionate, high quality care is your passion, BrightStar has an opportunity for you.

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Technical Hall County Government Building Maintenance Department is looking for a Building Maintenance Technician II/ Corrections Officer to oversee and assist inmate maintenance/ repair projects crew to perform preventative and predictive maintenance task and routine maintenance repairs on Hall County buildings and equipment as assigned.

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FISHER PRICE SPINNING BALL, with lights & sound, great shape, $5. Chestnut Mtn. area. 770-561-5308 PIERCE’S PINE STRAW - We now have fresh fallen #1 Slash Straw @ $3.25 per bale. Picked up $3.50 per bale delivered. We also now have #1 Savannah Long Leaf Straw. Pickup up $4 per bale. $4.50 delivered. Order while it is new & beautiful.

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1507 Martin Luther King Blvd. Gainesville, GA WIRE WELDER, $100; Spray rig, $150; Honda Garden Tiller, $400; Onan Generator, $400; Cement Mixer, $100; Pressure Washer, $50; Horse for sale, $200 2000 Toyota Camry, $3,000. 470-201-7833

Misc. For Sale

3/2, hilltop home, garage, 1 acre, pvt deck, great Hall Co. Schools. $144,900.

706-455-5900 FSBO- N. Hall. 5 acres, creek, good well, 3000 sq ft. Living space, metal roof, 2000 sq ft garage or rec space attached to house, 4 stalls, 5000 sq ft metal barn or indoor arena, 1800 sq ft outdoor shed, covered bridge, 10mi to Gainesville, 10 mi to Dahlonega, 5 mi to 400.

Call 770-540-1836 for appt or more details. $435,000 firm.

HOME GYM EQUIPT. FOR SALE All commercial quality Buy all or by the piece.

Octane Elliptical Trainer, New: $3400; Now: $1200 Pro formTreadmill.

New:$1500; Now $800 Hydraulic Stair Stepper New: $1500; Now $800 Deluxe Health Rider w/ custom seat, New: $225 now $100. Will deliver within 25 miles for $40.

Call Dennis, 770-8560579

Wanted To Buy Wanted To Buy: Timber of all kinds.

5 acres or more.

Paying Top Dollar. 770869-3909; 706-677-3585

Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $690$740. 678-357-5044

Investement Property

Boats & Marine BASS BOAT, Venture, 180 Tournament Pro Bass Boat, Mercury XR6 2.5L 150 HP, CMC Power Lift, Venture Trailer, showroom cond., like new, $5,100.

678-822-2653 BOAT TRAILER, Magic Loader, aluminum I-beam, single axle, $685. 678-822-2653 KAYAK BOAT TRAILER Equipped for 3 Kayaks, 17.5’. Asking $1200.

770-532-9778 lve msg Old town Canoe “Camper” 16 foot, red, durable light weight Royalex, flat bottom and straight sides, 2 nylon web seats and in-boat carrying handles, 59lbs plus 2 paddles, life vests & custom design storage rack. $650. Cash & Carry Only. 770-536-9555 PONTOON BOAT 1998 24’ , 125 Mercury eng, with Like New Trailer. $8,000. 706-878-6025 Single Slip Dock Good Condition $1000.00 OBO Ph. 678-696-5158 STEEL DOCK- 24x24.

Party deck, view windows, 10x10 cover top, storage boxes, cleats, newly stained. $5000. 404-693-4066

RV’s/Travel Trailers

3BR/3BA- All appls incld W/D, Swim, Gym, G’Ville College area. $850/mo 770-639-1201

2006 StarCraft Pop-up Camper model 2107.

Sleeps 7. A/C, heater, 3-way refrigerator. Great Condition. $4000. 678971-1501

Duplexes For Rent

CHEVY 2010 Impala, $9,987.

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CHRYSLER 2010 300 Touring, 23K miles, $14,987.

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DODGE 2010 Charger, $11,987.

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Bridgewater sbdv.

2 Story Home , 2BR/1BA $90k. 770-519-7318

Condominiums For Rent

Pine Forest- Oakwood 2BR/1BA $740/mo. 770287-1456 callapartments.com

CHEVY 2010 Cobalt, $6,987.

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House For SaleSurrounding

Recreation

Sporting Equipment

CHEVY 1988 Monte Carlo. Super Sport 350 eng. 400 hp, 700R4 trans. Midnite black. custom whls. Make Offer. 706-809-1145; 770-983-7810 ask for Kevin Butler

Import Cars

HONDA 2010 Accord, V6 EXL, $14,987.

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HONDA 2012 Civic LX, $13,987.

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HYUNDAI 2007 Accent, $5,487.

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House For Sale-Hall County

3 ADORABLE BLACK KITTENS - 1 male, 2 fem. 5wks old. Litter box trained. Needs good home. 706-367-7291

Wheels Antique Cars/Trucks

Houses For RentUnfurnished 4BR/3.5BA City. $1200 2BR/2.5BA Lake Condo $775. 770-533-2088

BED Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set-NEWstill in plastic. $200 706-347-4814 Can Deliver

Choice of master suite or 2bed/bath upstairs suite $600 a month, utilities and tv paid. Call or text 904-838-5525

Dawson Cnty. 9+ acres.

3 Homes. $259,900. 706216-1793

1BR APT, all utils incl., Chestnut Mtn. area, $750. 770-371-3372

54 in. Ariens COMMERCIAL RIDING MOWER, 25HP, Kohler, like new, 60 hrs, residential use only, Cost $3,200 new.

Must sell $1,800.

Please call 770-654-3694

Private Rooms w/bath.

Fully furnished w/cable) No dep/util fees. $125/ wk. 678-328-9980

Pets & Supplies

CKC BIEWER YORKIE15wks old, 1 Male $500; 1 Female $450. Call or text 706-809-9096

Autos For Sale

FORD 2010 Edge SEL, $14,987.

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

Homes & Real Estate

ApartmentsUnfurnished

Lawn Equipment

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

Rooms For Rent

Homes-Rentals

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER & TV has 2 doors & 3 shelves behind glass; TV is NON-flat screen 32” Sharp TV, still in great cond.) honey colored, Chestnut Mtn. Area, $85.

770-561-5308

Mobile Homes For Rent

Roommates Wanted

CDL CLASS A DRIVERS needed. Local only.

Home nightly. Full benefits. 2yrs exp., clean MVR. 770-887-6117

Whirpool black refrigerator $400 Whirpool black dishwasher $100 Kenmore black stove $100 All in good working cond $500 for all Call or text 678-3169768

Poultry

COLEMAN PORTABLE GAS GENERATOR10hp, 5000 watts, 6250 surge watts. Used less than 5 hours. $450. 770983-3239

Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com

1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Roadster. Silver, 2-dr Convertible V8.

New soft top, tires; Garaged auto; 109K miles. $9500. Call 571-527-9794.

S.E. Gainesville Country, 3/2, lrg yard, well, storage, total electric. $850+ dep + lease. No smoking/pets.

678- 462-3123

CHEVY 1970 Chevelle.

350 V8, auto, A/C, ps/pb, 4dr. In Like New Original Condition. $8500. 770503-5036

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There are more than 175 quality pre-owned vehicles listed with corresponding monthly payment amounts and financing options.

FORD 2005 Mustang, 68K miles, $10,487.

All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 carriagenissan.com FORD 2006 Mustang Convt. V6, auto, low miles, $7,800. 706-2654349 FORD 2007 Focus SE. Gold. 63,820mi 4dr auto, pwr wind/lcks, good tires. Maint rec. 1 owner $6800. 706-265-5106

FORD 2011 Fusion, $10,987.

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LINCOLN 2003 Town Car, $5,987.

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KIA 2014 Optima LX, 11K miles, $18,987.

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KIA 2014 Soul, 12K miles, $15,987.

All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 carriagenissan.com MAZDA 1997 Miata.

143k, new paint/tires, auto, Exc Cond. $3000/ obo. 440-309-6765

NISSAN 2008 Altima 2.5S, $9,987.

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GMC 2010 Terrain, $16,987.

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JEEP 2014 Cherokee, 7K miles, $21,987.

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KIA 2015 Sorento LX, 21K miles, $22,987.

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NISSAN 2011 Xterra, , 4x4, $18,987.

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NISSAN 2012 Pathfinder 3rd row, $18,987.

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Trucks NISSAN 2012 Altima 2.5S, $14,987.

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NISSAN 2013 Sentra, $14,987.

All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 carriagenissan.com SUZUKI 2007 Forenza.

4dr, burgundy, 5spd manual, Great Cond. $2800 770-540-1215

CHEVY 2012 Silverado, Ext Cab, $22,987.

All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 carriagenissan.com FORD 1987 Cab Over Grapple Truck. 17’ bed, Ready to work! $12,500.

678-316-8927 TOYOTA 1993 PICK-UP. 4 cyl. w/camper, white, 135K mi. $3900. Ask for Cliff 404-520-0933

TOYOTA 1996 Camry. lavender, 4cyl, 140K miles, $2,000. 706949-4688

TOYOTA 2012 Avalon LTD, $20,987.

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TOYOTA 2007 Tacoma, auto, $9,987.

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Vans

Motorcycles YAMAHA 2009- Touring V-Star 950 . 1 owner.

9500 mi. Garage kept, $4900. Serious Buyer Only! 770-855-4381

Sport Utility Vehicles

CHRYSLER 2007 Town & Country, $6,987.

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CHEVY 2008 Suburban LT. 1 owner, Blk w/tan leath int. Clean. New tires & batt, 101k miles. $18,500. 678-524-0424

NISSAN 1998 Quest, mini van, must sell, $1,500 obo. Call after 4pm. 770-771-2685.