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Braselton may pursue eminent domain

By LEANNE AKIN

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The Town of Braselton may be forced to ask the court system to intervene related to an easement needed to construct a driveway connection for Pilot Travel Center to feed onto Chardonnay Trace at the new traffic control device.

The traffic light at Highway 53 and Chardonnay Trace remains dark and traffic remains a nightmare, according to one resident of the nearby subdivision. The light was part of the improvements on Highway 53 to handle additional traffic capacity anticipated in part with the addition of Carter’s distribution center on Braselton Parkway. The project was a partnership between the Georgia Department of Transportation, Jackson County and the Town of Braselton.

The potential for a serious accident involving tractor-trailers entering and exiting the

New Highway 53 traffic signal remains dark as verbal agreement with Pilot awaits signature Pilot parking lot is a concern with several near-misses are prompting the resident to speak out for quick resolution.

Pilot was to have constructed the needed driveway in order for the truck exit which currently empties onto Highway 53 to be closed. Until that drive is no longer in operation, the Georgia Department of Transportation will not allow the new signal to become operational.

While the signal at Braselton Parkway has been operational since early April when the road project was completed, the Chardonnay Trace/Commons Drive signal arm is ready to go but no red, yellow or green lights are illuminated.

As site preparation is now under way at the corner of Commons Drive for the new RaceTrac convenience store and station, the town has continued its push for Pilot to follow through on its new driveway.

While efforts continue to work toward a resolution with Pilot as attorneys for the town and the company talked, no progress had been made on Pilot’s driveway construction.

As a result, the Braselton Town Council on July 9 authorized acquisition of the necessary easement by whatever means necessarily, including seeking exercise of eminent domain.

In the ongoing attempt to resolve the issue, a July 13 onsite meeting was held to attempt to get Pilot to handle the necessary work

while the town continued to work toward a plan should the town be forced to tackle the project itself, according to Town Manager Jennifer, who indicated Tuesday that the town now has a verbal agreement with Pilot.

Town attorney Gregory D. Jay confirmed the verbal agreement.

“Although we certainly remain hopeful that an agreement will be reached between the town and Pilot that will result in the activation of the traffic signal and the re-routing of truck traffic in the near term, we do not have a signed agreement at this time,” said Jay. “The town is very cognizant of the frustration and difficulties it is causing its citizens especially those that live off Chardonnay Trace. Absent an agreement in the next several days, the town is committed to exercising its powers of eminent domain to forge a solution,” said Jay.

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As tractor-trailers file into and out of Pilot Travel Center on Highway 53 in Braselton, the intersection of Chardonnay Trace/Commons Drive and SR 53 is an even greater concern as site work is now under way for the new RaceTrac at the corner of Commons Drive.

Braselton CID sets Gwinnett millage

School bells set to ring For whom the bells tolls – first for teachers and staff and then students as the 2015-16 school year is fast approaching.

For Jefferson City Schools, the action got under way this week with yesterday’s community breakfast and open houses for students at Jefferson Elementary, Jefferson Academy, Jefferson Middle and Jefferson High in advance of the first day of class on Friday, July 31.

Friday is open house for Barrow County Schools facilities and the opening day of class will be Tuesday, Aug. 4.

Jackson County Schools and Commerce City Schools will open for the new school year on Friday, Aug. 7.

Open house for Jackson County elementary schools will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5; middle school open house will be from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 5; and Jackson County Comprehensive High School will hold open house from 5-8 p.m. on Aug. 5. East Jackson Comprehensive High welcomed ninth and 10th graders for open house on July 28 with juniors and seniors had open house on yesterday.

Gwinnett County Schools, including Mill Creek High School, will welcome students back to class on Monday, Aug. 10.

Visit the system websites for details about school-specific information.

Celebrity and ice cream cones

Mayfield Dairy Farms’ visitors center in Braselton hosted Ice Cream Day on July 28 to celebrate National Ice Cream Month and Scottie Mayfield, a fourth generation of the Mayfield family who is best known for his bowtie and friendly, wide smile, was on hand as crowds continued to visit during the day. They enjoyed plant tours, shopping at the visitoprs center and tasting a free scoop of Mayfield ice cream on a cone or in a cup.

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Gwinnett County properties in the Braselton Community Improvement District will be assessed at the same 5 mill tax as was levied for 2014 with Monday’s unanimous decision.

In a motion by Mary Neuman which got a second from Peggy Slappey, the millage rate for Gwinnett County was set at 5 mills. That rate is expected to generate $23,728.

The Braselton CID is a public-private partnership created to provide improvements within a defined area for the purpose of promoting commercial businesses, providing amenities and facilities to area residents and business owners to boost economic development. The LifePath has been the CID’s focus since its creation in 2008.

Citing safety concerns at LifePath crossings, CID members hope to ask the Georgia Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic study to determine to lowering the speed limit is advisable.

Hoschton Fall Festival 2015 to include Kids Zone

By FARAH BOHANNON

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The 2015 Hoschton Fall Festival will be here before we know it, and there is a lot on the agenda for people of all ages to enjoy Sept.

25-27.

This year, the Fall Festival committee decided to gear more activities toward children, so they can have fun and get the wiggles out while mom or dad shops. Kids Zone is what this new feature of the Hoschton Fall Festival will be called, and it is sure to be a hit for the kids.

The Kids Zone at the Hoschton Fall Festival will include a petting zoo, spider jump, a crazy hairstylist, ring toss, duck pond, arts

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and crafts and much more. Hoschton’s event coordinator Jennifer Kidd said she is excited to see the Kids Zone “boom” this year, and hopefully attract more families and children to the city’s biggest event which find “Let’s Dance” as this year’s theme.

Sara Cauley of Bethlehem is a frequent festival-goer and says has enjoyed visiting both the Hoschton Fall Festival and the Braselton Antique Festivals in years past. She said she believes a Kids Zone will be a great addition to this year’s festival. Her children, 6-year-old Ava and 3-year-old Mattox, do not last long in the summer heat while shopping with mom, so they will enjoy spending time in an area just for kids.

“I think a Kids Zone is a great idea,” said

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Cauley. “My kids get antsy and bored after shopping for antiques and home décor, so it will be convenient to spend some time in an area where they can play and release some energy. That way, I can hopefully stay at the festival longer and explore all of the booths with frequent trips to the Kids Zone.”

Kelsey Hall and her family recently moved to Jefferson, and say they are excited to participate in more Jackson County events and festivals now that they are close to a lot of great happenings. Hall has four children under the age of 5, so a Kids Zone is crucial.

“A Kids Zone always makes an event more family-friendly, and will attract more people to the festival,” said Hall.

The Kids Zone will not disappoint since

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there will be plenty for children of all ages to participate in. Kidd said hopefully they will remember the great times they had, and they will look forward to each year at the Hoschton Fall Festival.

“We want the Kids Zone to attract more families to the festival this year, so that way we have something for everyone to enjoy,” said Kidd.

For more information about the 2015 Hoschton Fall Festival, visit www.cityofhoschton.com/fall-festival.html where you can find applications for vendor participation as well as for the Sept. 26 parade and the Scarecrow 5K Run also on Sept. 26 which benefits Food2Kids Jackson County. Sponsorship information is also available.

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OBITUARIES William Scott Allen

Died July 23, 2015 William Scott Allen, 46, of Winder, died Thursday, July 23, 2015.

Mr. Allen loved the Lord.

His hobbies included music, NASCAR, fishing and spendAllen ing time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Lee Allen; grandparents, Woodrow and Gaynell Allen and Tom and Louise Knight; and nephew, Aaron Gaddis.

Survivors include his sons, Brandon Allen, Josh Allen and Sean Allen; mother, Susie Allen; girlfriend, Debra Hayes; sister, Tracey Cooper; nephews, Jeremy Cooper and Caleb Cooper; greatnephew, Tyce Gaddis; and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 26, 2015, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with Joe Allen and the Rev. Ken Andrews officiating.

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Kimberley Crosby Barker

Died July 23, 2015 Kimberley Crosby Barker, 44, of Homer, died Thursday, July 23, 2015.

Born in Atlanta, she was a daughter of Virgil and Melinda Gruber Crosby of Norman Park. She was a secretary for B and S Enterprises Inc. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her husband, Patrick Barker; son, Zac Crosby of Hoschton; daughters, Blaine Townsend of Sumter, S.C., and Makayla Kiley of Jefferson; sisters, Montie Crosby (Allen) Anderson of St. Simons, Lisa Crosby Dills of Jefferson and Lisa Crosby Stroud of Stone Mountain; and brother, Kevin R. (Angel) Crosby of Athens.

The funeral service was held Monday, July 27, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. John Batusic and the Rev. Sam Maves officiating. The burial was held Tuesday, July 28, 2015, in the Deep Bottom Cemetery at Norman Park.

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dergrass and Lynn (Lisa) Beck of Commerce; sister, Bobbie Bryant of Jefferson, brothers, James Peek of Commerce and Ralph Peek of Gainesville; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

The funeral service was held Monday, July 27, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Peek and the Rev. David Smith officiating. The burial followed in the Pendergrass Baptist Church Cemetery with Woody Gustafan, Jared Tanner, Ken Beck, Chad Beck, Trey Beck and Kevin Beck honored as pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 Source Code:IIQ040799001.

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James Rollins Brazeal

Died July 23, 2015 James Rollins Brazeal, 78, of Braselton, died Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Bell Minor Home in Gainesville following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 26, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. Pastor Gary Osteen officiated.

Born Oct. 14, 1936, in Hobbs, N.M., he was a son of the late Clifford Allen and Doris A. Brazeal. He was of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness faith, served in the United States Air Force and retired from the City of Shreveport, where he was an inspector.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Ava Voisin Brazeal; son and daughterin-law, Patrick and Patricia Brazeal of Braselton; grandchildren, Patrick J. and Angel Brazeal, Payton Brazeal and Parry Brazeal; great-grandchild, Klayten Brazeal; sister and brotherin-law, Dianne and Barry Kern of California; and two nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346, www.alz.org.

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Dorsey Brooks

Died July 15, 2015 A much loved husband, father and grandfather, Died July 23, 2015 Martha Robinson Barnett, Dorsey Davis Brooks, 100, 76, of Winder, died Thurs- of Hoschton, passed away peacefully at his home on day, July 23, 2015.

The family will not be Wednesday, July 15, 2015, with family present. He was holding memorial services.

Lawson Funeral Home, a faithful follower of Christ 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, devoting many years to GA 30548, www.lawsonfu- teaching Sunday school at neralhome.org, (706-654- First Baptist Church of Jefferson. and 0966) had charge of arrange-Antiques Dedicated to the pursuit Collectibles Show: ments. of higher education, Join The Paper, July 30, 2015us for these dates: he finished high school at The Friday February 1st : 9 AMMartin to 5 PM InIrene Saturday Beck February 2nd : 9 AMstitute, to 5 PM his Died July 24, 2015 February 3rd : 10 AMundergradSunday to 4 PM Irene Beck, 91, of Penderuate degree Breakfast & Lunch served by Angie’s Cafe grass, died Friday, July 24, at Abraham 2015.

Baldwin AgBorn in Gainesville, she ricultural was a daughter of the late College H.K. and Cordelia Stover Brooks (ABAC) and Peek. A homemaker, she re- earned a master’s degree at tired from Wayne Poultry. the University of Georgia.

She attended the Church of He continued his passion for God in Braselton formerly education by devoting his 32 called Peek’s Chapel. She year career to serving as a was also preceded in death teacher, coach and adminisby her husband, Leroy Beck; trator. After retirement, he son, Ronnie Beck; and grand- continued his commitment son, Greg Beck. to public education by estabSurvivors include her sons lishing and personally fundand daughters-in-law, Har- ing an educational program old Beck of Pendergrass, for “at risk” children at JefJohnny (Cathy) Beck of Pen-

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ferson Middle School.

He served his country three years in the United States Navy during World War II as an aircraft mechanic and received an honorable discharge.

In addition to Dorsey’s scholastic and military accomplishments, he had a passion for athletics. During college, Dorsey played guard and forward for ABAC where his team won the state title in 1937. He continued his passion for athletics by coaching. To many he was known as D.D. Brooks but to many more he was affectionately called “coach.”

And coached and mentored hundreds of students during his career.

Because of his commitment to education and athletics, Dorsey’s baseball teams won numerous district championships. In 1956, the Tucker High School baseball team earned the school’s first ever state championship in a major sport under his leadership. He was also instrumental in beginning the Tucker Little League baseball program. He was acknowledged as ABAC’s “Teacher of the Year” in 2008 and inducted in ABAC’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009, and also inducted into Tucker High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009. Finally in 2014, Dorsey was again recognized by Tucker High School in the naming of their baseball field as Dorsey Brooks Field.”

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Davis Brooks and Martha Ann Moore Brooks; and nine siblings; his first wife, Gippie Cofer Brooks – the mother of his four children; and his second wife, Inez Carlan Brooks.

Survivors include his present wife, Nancy Dianne Brooks; and four generations of descendants including his children. Gary Brooks (wife Roberta) of Palmer, Ark., Gail Brooks Harden (husband Jack) of Carrollton, Larry Brooks of Hoschton and Tim Brooks (wife Tina) of Hoschton; step-children, Nathan Turner (wife Jennifer) of Cumming and Kristen Richardson (husband Nick) of Louisville, Ky.; seven grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Donna Baker of Cleveland, Sharon Hickox of Clayton and Elizabeth Cofer of Lawrenceville.

Dorsey brought 100 years of joy and blessed life to his

POLICE REPORT Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum announces that 50-year-old Jackson County man is missing and possible endangered. Samuel Lee Farmer, who has medical issues and needs weekly medication, was last seen leaving his residence mid-afternoon on July 14 in a red 2000 Chevrolet GMT pickup bearing tag number PZR1762. He is described as 5-foot-11 weighing 210 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Information about Farmer can be directed to Investigator Steve Smith at 706-367-8718.

Braselton Police ■■ A driver who witnesses said was found passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle at the intersection of Friendship Road and Spout Spring Road on July 14 was charged with driving under the influence of drugs (refusal), improper stopping in roadway, impeding the flow of traffic and open container because of the cup of

beer found between his legs. He was transported to the Gwinnett County Jail.

■■ A threats report was responded to at Carter’s on July 15, the day a man who had been employed through a staffing company had set as he last day or work. He had reportedly told co-workers he would return and “shoot the place up.”

■■ A Nissan Pathfinder was towed July 17 from an Interstate 85 exit. Police checked for the possibility of the body of a man reported missing by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, however, the man was not found. The Georgia Crime Information Center also did not list the man as missing.

■■ A man who had been working on the job site next to Cracker Barrel left a note on an employee’s vehicle informing her she was being watched and he provided his phone number for her to call him. His employment was terminated so police were unable to criminally trespass the suspect from Cracker Barrel.

CHURCH NEWS New Community Church has Sunday service at 10:30 a.m.

New Community Church is located at Merchants Park off Highway 53 in Hoschton.

Wild Discoveries: A Children’s Event for those entering first through fifth grades will be presented from 6-9 p.m. July 29-31 at the New Community Church student center. Discover godly character through high-evergy games, music and teaching.

Learn more by calling the church office at 706658-0300 or visit www. newcommunityonline. com sss Crossroads Church will hold its groundbreaking ceremony at its property at 828 Highway 124 in Jefferson on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 12:30 p.m.

Come celebrate this wonderful event, together with us.

The church will be providing the meal and drinks, but please bring a dessert to share that won’t melt in the hot sun (brownies, cookies, cake, etc.). Beth Martin is coordinating the food, so text or call her at 706-224-4853.

Crossroads Church meets Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at

Jefferson Middle School at 100 Dragon Drive in Jefferson. sss Galilee Christian Church is hosting Back 2 School Prayer Sunday on Aug. 2.

Galilee will be starting LiveWire, a new Wednesday night program for ages 2 through fifth grade.

Midweek services for adults will resume Aug. 12 with a sermon series, Authentic, studying 1 Peter for a look at living out authentic lives for Jesus in w world of falsehoods.

Galilee Christian Church is located at 2191 Galilee Church Road in Jefferson. Contact the church office at 706-3678072 or visit galilee.org sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, with First Sunday Communion. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. with children in the church classrooms and adults in the fellowship hall.

School supplies are being collected through Aug. 2, and Women of

Faith will meet at 2:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Bible study will resume on Aug. 19 with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and Bible study at 7.

The study with Pastor Marvin Mason will be 1 Corinthians.

Support the Jeremiah Project with taxdeductible donations of diapers, wipes, formula, bottles, gently-used clothes and cash donations. sss Arbor Pointe Church in Hoschton invites all to come and find your story in the midst of God’s great story.

Over 31 weeks, the congregation will explore God’s Story as told through the Bible, from Genesis through Revelation. Small groups will be forming for all ages, and the children and youth will be learning about the same material so that families can continue learning together. “The Story” begins on Aug. 9 with a special pre-worship tailgate party beginning at 8:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30.

Visit www.arborpointe. org/thestory for more information.

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Outgoing Hoschton Area Business Alliance president Andy Garrison congratulated Holder and outgoing vice president Don Adams congratulated Contreras.

The Hoschton Area Business Alliance recently elected new officers and Mark Holder will be serving as president with Rita Contreras as vice president.

During the officer transition in June, outgoing president Andy Garrison congratulated Holder and outgoing vice president Don Adams congratulated Contreras.

Other officers include Susan Tuggle serving as treasurer and Tom Murphy serving as secretary.

Also at the June meeting, Garrison and Adams were thanked for a good well done.

The Hoschton Area Business Alliance generally meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m. and meets currently at Country Inn & Suites, located on High-

way 124 in Braselton. The next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 18.

For the July 21 meeting, the speaker was Gregg Burkhalter, an active networker who understands the importance of extending business relationships into the digital realm. He has trained hundreds of professionals on how to effectively market themselves and their businesses on LinkedIn. He shared some insights on how business professionals can find their “digital voice” by using LinkedIn.com Membership is $50 per year. For more information, visit the HABA website or Facebook page.

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It was a red, white and blue celebration on July 24 as Independence Bank of Georgia, with locations in Gainesville and Braselton, marked the official launch of its new website look at ibankga which is ready for mobile banking. You can download at the AppStore or get it on GogglePlay. MSN named Independence Bank of Georgia one of the strongest, most secure banks in the United States. “We pride ourselves on the reliable and efficient banking system we have in place and our passion for the local community.,” said President Terry Evans. “ibankga will continue to lay the groundwork for how banking should be done and help our customers forge the path for their financial future.”

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Tanger Kids Day: Back-to-school fashions and fun The Back-to-School shopping season kicked off last weekend at Tanger Outlets Commerce with lots of fun activities for the kids, beginning with Kids Day. The $5 tickets for Saturday’s Kids Day benefitted the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County, and some club members participated along with existing Tanger Teen Fashion Panel to model TangerStyles during the big back-to-school fashion shows.

Each Boys & Girls Club model was required to meet with a panel of judges, comprised of Boys & Girls Clubs board members and volunteers, for an interview and modeling demonstration.

Participating from the Commerce club was Ava Lyle, Cahley Langford, Ka-

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Back-to-school shopping tips to spark future buys All parents backpacks, and see know about the if there are any coustress of back-topons available to school shopping. pair with the sale.

At the beginning At this time of of summer break, year, Publix will it seems like there put various school is plenty of time supplies on a buy to gather supplies one, get one free for the upcomFarah Bohannon sale — everything ing school year, rings up half-price, Columnist and the focus so there is no need is primarily on to buy more than spending days one item. Pair that at the pool or enjoying a sale with manufacturer much-needed vacation. coupons from the Sunday The thought of markers, newspaper and save even binders, notebooks and penmore money. cils are a distant memory, Luckily, there are several and visions of watermelon, Publix stores nearby so fireworks and Popsicles are check out the sales before fresh in everyone’s mind. In they end as many cannot the blink of an eye, June and be beat. Some of this merJuly pass by and it is time to chandise will end up costing meet new teachers and gear more than 50 percent off of up for a new school year. the regular price if coupons During the final days of are factored in.

July and even the first days Kroger is another store in August are spent searchthat carries a decent selecing for that back-to-school tion of school supplies, list and scurrying to shop and the Jefferson location with the rest of the world to never disappoints with purchase everything on that their general selection and list. It can be overwhelming sales. Kroger is famous for parents to see a long list for their wonderful clearof items that children must ance section, and as the have before the year begins, school year starts, lots of and the cost of said items leftover back-to-school can turn into a massive exitems will make their way pense. to this section with hefty Luckily, there are ways discounted prices. Look to lower the cost of back-tofor lunch storage items, school shopping, even after school supplies, teacher the school year has already gifts and much more. The begun. The effort will be Jefferson Kroger even worth it in the end. carries a small selection One of the most important of children’s clothes, so ways to save on back-tokeeping an eye out for school items is to take the clearance deals is benefitime to look for sales. Scour cial. Kroger does accept store ads to look for what is manufacturer coupons, so needed, whether it is school those will bring the price supplies, clothing, shoes or down even lower on your

Just in time for back-toschool purchases that matter

back-to-school merchandise.

CVS Pharmacy is a great place to shop as well, and luckily there are several conveniently located nearby. Shopping CVS sales is a great way to save money, as well as participating in their rewards program. It is easy and free to join, and all it takes is signing up for an ExtraCare card. (Check with a store employee to see how this can be done.) The deals change every Sunday, and CVS is generous enough to send store coupons to customers. The great thing about these coupons is they can be stacked with manufacturer coupons for an even greater savings. School supplies are available at CVS, but it may also be the one stop shop for medicines and vitamins to combat inevitable sicknesses that are brought home from school.

CVS is also a great place to purchase cosmetics and beauty products because of

their Beauty Club, which is also easy and free to join.

Again, check with a store employee to see how to sign up. For every $50 spent before coupons, a $5 reward will trigger. To find these rewards, log in to your CVS. com account or scan your ExtraCare card at the CVS coupon center at the front of the store. Use those rewards to save money on items that are needed as the school year passes by.

As for apparel, Tanger Outlets Commerce is a great place to shop. It is conveniently located, has a great selection of brand-name items and their Facebook page is updated regularly with coupons, happenings and notices about great deals that cannot be beat.

All parents know that children’s growth can happen overnight sometimes, so last-minute shopping trips are necessary. Tanger Outlets Commerce offers everything from Nike to Ralph Lauren and much more.

are not and neither are computer bags or other cases for electronic devices. Hard drives, computers, scanners, data storage devices, modems and printer cartridges are exempt but surge protectors, game controllers, cell phones and TVs are not.

School supplies for noncommercial use with a sales price of $20 or less per item will be exempt. Also lunch boxes, pencils and sharpeners, reference books, paper, paints and paintbrushes for artwork are exempt but briefcases, envelopes and medical or janitorial supplies are not.

The GCUA survey revealed that 51 percent of respondents prefer to buy school supplies as needed while 42 percent stock up when they run across a bargain. Stephen Smith, president and CEO of Fulton Teachers’ Credit Union, recommends that whether a parent or educator, when it comes to back-to-school shopping consumers should shop wisely and not wait until the last minute.

“The tax-free holiday is a great time for members to save additional dollars,” said Smith.

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Bring in your seasonal clothing items.

There’s a rumor goeral weeks can become ing around that schools a time for building some are starting back up. Oh great lasting memories. the joy and celebration Here are a few suggesof a fresh new school tions to make the most year for our commuof the fresh start. First, nity. These times can you get to choose your also be filled with other Dr. Rusty Newman own attitude, so make it kinds of emotions as a good one. A good attiThe Pastor’s Pen well. Nerves, fears, tude will take a long way trepidation, and tiredto success. Second, you ness maybe felt in your have a fresh start on this household. adventure in life. Take this opportu“At times like these” Paul Harvey nity to build on past success and learn said, “it’s good to remember that from past failures. Third, set some there have always been times like realistic challenging goals for your these.” It is amazing how real it can student. Make a goal that is attainbe if it’s in your home. The next sevable, trainable and admirable.

Let’s consider one last and best item that will set your school year off in the right direction. Make prayer a priority for your family. Bless your children through praying over them for faith, family and friends. Pray for your teachers and administrators to have the best school year ever. Set a specific time everyday to pray and keep this appointment. You just may discover that this is the start to an amazing school year that your family needs.

Dr. Rusty Newman is pastor at Walnut Fork Baptist Church in Hoschton.

He can be reached at pastorrustyn@ gmail.com

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year and start early. Write down a list and make it easily visible so it is not forgotten. Every time marked down items are seen in a store, purchase them and save them for the following school year, whether it is clothing, shoes, school supplies, and much more — do this throughout the summer, and even throughout the school year. For some, it may seem pointless to purchase something that is not needed at the moment, but it will help in the long run — less money spent out of pocket and necessary items are already stocked up and ready to go. Save yourself the stress of last-minute shopping and a huge dip in your bank account and hunt for deals — it will be worth it.

Going back to school the right way

July 31 and Aug. 1 – sales tax holiday in Georgia is here Nearly half of Georgia consumers schedule their back-to-school shopping around tax holidays. According to the Mid-Year 2015 Consumer Survey conducted by the Georgia Credit Union Affiliates (GCUA), 46 percent of respondents plan to take advantage of a tax-free holiday.

That means Friday and Saturday could make for a busy shopping time for families getting ready to outfit their children for school and college with clothing and school supplies including computers.

On July 31 and Aug. 1, clothing, including footwear, with a sales price of $100 or less per item will be exempt from sales tax. But there are exceptions such as jewelry, handbags, eyewear, watches and sewing materials. There are also other exceptions which can be found on the Georgia Department of Revenue website.

Computers, computer components and prewritten software for noncommercial home or personal use with a sales price of $1,000 or less per item will also be exempt.

Batteries for a computer are exempt but regular batteries

Zulily.com is also a great choice for back-to-school.

At Zulily, an online retailer focused on helping customers discover special finds every day, their fashion buyers and experts noticed a trend in what our vendors are selling, what consumers are buying and what their very own kids want to wear.

Experts examined the top kids clothing and accessory purchases and determined that popular trends from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s are definitely are coming back around. The results for purchases in Georgia included overalls, leggings, tunics, leg warmers, and skinny jeans are some of the most popular items—why not purchase what is currently in style for a great deal? Zulily also sells a wide variety of home décor and accessories as well as apparel.

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family and those who knew him. He will be missed and remembered as a Christian, educator, coach, mentor and father. While we will miss him greatly, he wouldn’t want us to focus on the sadness of his death, but instead focus on the happiness in our lives. He would want us to appreciate each other and our future. His guidance and love will carry us through to the end of our days when we will again be reunited.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 18, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Jefferson Interment followed in the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery on Rosebud Road in Grayson.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, July 30, 2015

Ruth Sharron Bush

Died July 23, 2015 Ruth Sharron Bush, 70, of Braselton, died Thursday, July 23, 2015.

Born in Dade City, Fla., she was a daughter of the late Hubert P. and Pauline B. McKendree. She was a God loving woman, who believed in and practiced intercessory prayer. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she worked in home healthcare, where she practiced her gift of serving others. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Arthur H. “Tubby” McKendree; and a great-nephew, Lachlan Underwood.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Melinda “Mindy” Dennington and Daniel Dennington of Pendergrass, son and daughter-in-law, Ryan T. Bush and Regan L. Wilks of Lawrenceville; sister, Elaine Benjamin of Zephyrhills, Fla.; grandchildren, Dylan Dennington, Tyler Wilks, Connor Wilks, Colton Bush, Rowan Bush, Kelly Whitley, Teryl McLane, Lori Portillo and Leslie Underwood; and numerous other loved ones.

The funeral service was held Sunday, July 26, 2015, at the Call to Salvation Church in Jefferson with Pastor Arlene Smith officiating. The burial followed in the Evans Memory Gardens with Daniel Dennington, Keith McLane, Joel Bush, Dylan Dennington, Wayne Morrison, and Ray Morrison honored as pallbearers.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, July 30, 2015

Barbara Nichols Carter

Died July 25, 2015 Barbara Nichols Carter, 67, of Winder, died Saturday, July 25, 2015.

Born Dec. 17, 1947, in Pendergrass, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Edward “Nic” and Lillian “Gertie” Reynolds Nichols. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Vonda Kay Carter.

She was the retired office manager for Dr. Joe Souther.

Survivors include her husband, Tommy Carter; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Sara Nichols of Pendergrass; and niece and nephew, Tony Nichols and Selina Barene.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 29, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Dr. C.B. Skelton officiating. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 30, 2015

John David Crimmins Jr.

Died July 19, 2015 John David Crimmins Jr., 65, of Athens, died Sunday, July 19, 2015.

Born in Falls Church, Va., he was a son of the late John David Crimmins Sr., and the late Ruby Hancock Crimmins. He was a retired commercial truck driver.

Survivors include his wife,

Rebecca Crimmins of Athens; sons, Michael Crimmins of Clarksville, Tenn., Chris Crimmins and Joseph Crimmins, both of Athens; and sister, Connie Morhead of Virginia.

A memorial service was held on Friday, July 25, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, July 30, 2015

Joan Shirley De Wilde

Died July 25, 2015 Joan Shirley De Wilde, 72, of Jefferson, died Saturday, July 25, 2015.

Born in Chicago, Ill., she was a daughter of the late Rudolph and Virginia Gary De Wilde.

Survivors include her loving companion of 23 years, Royal Hills of Jefferson; son, Val Stechly of Jefferson; daughter, Denise M. Stechly of Jefferson; brother, Billy De Wilde; half-sisters, Karen Gary, Mary Lou Gary and Melanie Gary; half-brothers, Kenny Gary and Dennis Gary; and grandchildren, Julia Stechly, Amanda Stechly and Dan Stechly.

A memorial service was held Monday, July 27, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Deacon John Burke officiating.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, July 30, 2015

Waymon Eugene Gaines

Died July 19, 2015 Waymon Eugene Gaines, 60, of Jefferson, died Sunday, July 19, 2015, at his residence.

Born in Anderson, S.C., he was son of the late Hubert Gaines and Genell Fitzgerald Kesler. He worked at Wayne Poultry.

Survivors include his wife, Glenda Nixon; son, Daniel Gaines of Athens; granddaughter, Shae; brothers, Tommy Joe Gaines of Stephens, Hubert Lonnie Gaines, Jr., of Tennessee and Thomas Martin Kesler of Nicholson; and sisters, Mary Nell Ivie of Covington, Emma Louise Martin of Dahlonega, and Eva Marie Humphries of Nicholson.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Antioch United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rick Lewis officiating, Interment was in the church cemetery.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, July 30, 2015

Allison Paige Davis Harrison

Died July 22, 2015 Allison Paige Davis Harrison, 38, of Dacula, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015, following an extended illness.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel with Pastor Kevin Queen officiating.

Survivors include her children, Jackson Harrison and Hudson Harrison, both of Dacula; parents, Michael and Christina Davis of Dacula; sister, Holly Townsend and husband Jeff of Dacula; niece and nephews, Cameron Townsend, Payton Townsend and Jake Townsend; and grandmother, Laura M. Davis of Winder.

Born in Gadsden, Ala., she had lived in the Atlanta area the past 27 years. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree and was director of marketing for Steak-Out. She was a member of 12Stone Church at Hamilton Mill.

Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford The Paper, July 30, 2015

Kim Hardy

Died July 19, 2015

Kim Hardy, 39, of Winder, died Sunday July 19, 2015.

A native of Hall County, she was a daughter of the late Jerry Joiner and was the wife of the late Russell Daniel Hardy Jr. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 23, 2015, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Terry Hawkins officiating, Burial follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include her children, Russell D. “JJ” Hardy III and Caitlyn Alexis “Lexi” Hardy; mother, Sandra (Leon) Epps Gusek; motherin-law, Nancy Hardy; fatherin-law, Russell D. Hardy Sr.; sister, Deanna (Adam) McWaters; brother-in-law, Clint (Summer) Hardy; nieces, Breanna Skinner, Brooke Hardy, Abby Hardy and Hannah Wood; and nephews, Austin McWaters, Bryson Hardy, Ryan and Jordan Szendel and Gabe Gusek.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 30, 2015

Dawn Lovil

Died July 20, 2015 Dawn Lovil, 60, of Winder, died Monday, July 20, 2015.

A daughter of the late Earl and Wanda Jester Lovil, she was a former resident of Phenix City, Ala., and De Queen and El Dorado, Ark. She was an elementary school educator, and most recently employed by the Muscogee County Board of Education in Columbus. She was of the Baptist denomination.

Survivors include his son, Dr. Brenton Prather of El Dorado, Ark.; daughter, Courtney Prather of Winder; brother, Jerome Lovil of Arizona; uncle, Bervin Laurent; and cousins, Johnny Ellis, Diane Ellis, Cathe Bowman and Cindy Wilson and their families.

A memorial service was held Saturday, July 25, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Leftover Pets, 610 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, GA 30680.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 30, 2015

Kristin Morahan

Died July 16, 2015 Kristin Ann Morahan, 30, of Buford, died Thursday, July 16, 2015.

A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. Father Eric Hill will officiate.

Born May 14, 1985, in Howell, N.J., she was a daughter of Carol Guadango Morahan and the late Oweny Morahan.

She moved to Lawrenceville in 1991 and was a graduate of Central Gwinnett High School. She was a former member of St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church in Lawrenceville. She attended the University of Georgia and Georgia State University and holds a certificate to

teach Early Childhood Education. She attended Gwinnett Technical College and holds Associates Degrees in Business Marketing and Hotel Management. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and loved her dog Libby very much.

Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her sister, Dawn Morahan of Buford.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, July 30, 2015

Andrew Scott O’Kelley

Died July 22, 2015 Andrew Scott O’Kelley, 37, of Maysville, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

Born in Commerce on July 22, 1978, he was a son of Emory and Linda Gail Austin O’Kelley of Maysville.

He worked in construction, and loved playing his guitar.

Music was a passion that Andrew enjoyed.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Jill O’Kelley; daughterr, Anna O’Kelley of Villa Rica; stepdaughter, Victoria Coleman; stepson, Tommy Coleman; brothers, Eugene O’Kelley of Texas, Dusty O’Kelley of South Carolina and Anthony O’ Kelley of Commerce.

Memorial services were held Tuesday, July 28, 2015, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with Jeff Fountain and the Rev. Gary Thompson officiating.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, July 30, 2015

Red Penland

Died July 23, 2015 Emerson “Red” Penland, 72, of Winder, died Thursday, July 23, 2015.

Mr. Penland retired from DeKalb Steel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Penland Loyd and Ellen Penland; daughter, Denise Sheppard; and sister, Jeanette Myers.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Patricia Sailors Penland; sons, Jonathon W. Penland and wife Stephanie and Anthony Blaine Penland and Krista Waite; daughters, Melinda Coffey and husband Phillip, and Meloney Siriani; brothers, Tex Penland and wife Judy, and Horace Penland; sisters, Joan Bennett, Wanda Williamson, Martha Fowler, Judy Tidwell and husband Clinton and Mae Fielden; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

A memorial service was held Monday, July 27, 2015, at Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Lawrenceville with Pastors Billy Crocker and Jerry Crocker officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to the family.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, July 30, 2015

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Died July 23, 2015 Douglas Arthur Schad Sr., 68, died Thursday, July 23, 2015.

Born Jan. 19, 2947, he was the son of the late Charles William and Virginia Christoff Schad. He worked for Coca-Cola Company, and was retired from the United States Air Force.

A funeral mass was held Tuesday, July 28, 2015, in Smith Memory Chapel with burial in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.

Survivors include his wife, Ann Schad; children, Douglas Arthur (Sonja) Schad Jr., Tonya Phillips and Virginia (Shayne Hogenmiller) Feiner; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Schad; sister, Joan Ventrone; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 30, 2015

Mattie Smith

Died July 23, 2015 Mattie Smith, 60, of Winder, died Thursday, July 23, 2015.

Born in Jefferson, she was a daughter of the late L.C. and Betty King McDaniel.

Mrs. Smith was a member of the New Haven Baptist.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Smith of Winder; daughter by love.

Jennifer Hudson of Gainesville; sisters and brothers, Faye King of Gainesville, Janie Andrews of Iowa, Helen Morrison of Commerce, Louise Smith of Nicholson, Junior McDaniel of Cartersville, Carolyn Perry of Jefferson, Paul McDaniel of Commerce and Margie Kemper of Danielsville; and three grandchildren.

A graveside service was held Monday, July 27, 2015, at Walnut Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Smith officiating.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, July 30, 2015

J.A. Underwood

Died July 22, 2015 J.A. Underwood, 91, of Gainesville, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015.

Born and raised in Pendergrass, he was a son of the late Paul and Sarah Underwood. He was retired from Jackson EMC. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Hall County. He was also preceded in death by nine siblings.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Sylvia Gee Underwood.; sons and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Underwood and Keith and Lisa Underwood of Gainesville; grandsons, Jonathan Underwood and Justin Underwood, both of Gainesville; granddaughter, Kelli Rogers of Lawrenceville; brother, Henry Underwood of Pendergrass; sister, Sarah Nell Bruce of Pendergrass; seven great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and

nephews.

A graveside service was held Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Hall County with the Rev. Brian Malcolm officiating.

Hillside Chapel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gainesville The Paper, July 30, 2015

Dessie Mae Walker

Died July 25, 2015 Dessie Mae Walker, 93, of Gainesville, died Saturday, July 25, 2015.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 29, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment in Alta Vista Cemetery. The Rev. Stacey Phillips and the Rev. Drewery Loggins officiated.

A daughter of the late Claude and Stella Forrester Landers, she was one of the oldest members of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Walker; sister, Nell Lancaster; and brothers, Luther Landers, Troy Landers and Junior Landers. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Roger Broom of Gillsville; son and daughterin-law, Kenneth and Martha Walker of Chestnut Mountain; sisters and brother-inlaw, Ora Murphy, Ella Holcomb, Ruth Stinchcomb and Beatrice and Dean Rockmore; sister-in-law, Louise Landers; grandchildren and spouses, Teresa Shubert of Winter Park, Fla., Scott and Shanni Walker of Gainesville and Brandon and Allison Walker of Chestnut Mountain; great-grandchildren, Blake Joiner, Colton and Karah Walker, Garrison and Dawson Walker; and a number of nieces, nephews and other family members.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 3650 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30504.

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Died July 8, 2015 Mary Lou Williams, 64, of Gainesville, died Wednesday, July 8, 2015.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, at Central Baptist Church with Pastor Earl Pirkle officiating. The family asks that everyone wear pink, her favorite color.

Born Aug. 8, 1950, in Vernon, Texas, she was a daughter of the late Thomas David and Verna Nancy Mitchell.

She was a food inspector for the United States Department of Agriculture.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, James and Kathy Williams of Carlton.

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hen our country experiences the loss of life of a member of the Armed Services or a public safety agent in the line of duty, it makes us angry.

As the anger subsides, we grieve.

On many occasions during the past four years, I have stood with grieving widows, parents and friends who have lost a loved one from the law enforcement ranks in the line of duty.

Sometimes, we share a handshake, but more often it is an embrace. I have left many funeral settings having held a grieving young widow as she openly sobbed for the loss of a husband.

Grieving is not easy.

When we are kids, we play “house” or “mommies and daddies.” The roleplaying does not evolve into a situation of death or loss. Nobody really teaches us about that.

I think some people take extraordinary steps to shield their children from death. We shouldn’t.

Death is a part of life.

Depending on your beliefs, you either see death as the finale of this chapter or the complete ending of a life.

We use a lot of terms with children to oversimplify death.

“Papa has gone to a better place.” “Grandma went to sleep and has gone away.” “Aunt Sue is now together with her dog, Rover.”

We offer too many softsell ideas that really don’t convey someone is gone and they are not coming back. I know it is a fragile time, but kids are more resilient than you think.

You can tell this when a high school student is suddenly killed. Teens struggle at how to express their grief.

One of the expressions in the past few years is the impromptu memorial.

It starts with a couple of balloons, a little sign and before you know it there is an avalanche of stuff.

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Harris Blackwood mate expressions of grief.

I’m afraid others show up in hopes of getting on TV. Impromptu memorials are great fodder for TV stations.

Perhaps if we thought about this a little more, we might serve a more noble purpose. If you took the $10 or $20 you spend on balloons or teddy bears and gave it to a soup kitchen or a food bank, somebody might have a night without hunger. If you gave it to a charitable medical clinic, somebody who might do something crazy could get the medicine they need to function normally.

Most of the time, the receiving charity will send a notice to the loved ones of a friend that you have given a living gift in their honor or memory.

I know some people have to send flowers to a funeral to express their grief. I wouldn’t want to ever tell someone they can’t do that, but I hope they might think what the money could do in a living memorial gift.

I have lost many folks I love and for the life of me, I can’t remember a single arrangement of flowers sent. Yes, they were beautiful flowers and helped make a sad place brighter. But, I can recall many gifts given to end cancer, help the needy or fill another community need.

I’ll take that over a teddy bear and a balloon any day.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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Threads of family’s life never break Something the other day took me back to a time, many years ago, when I followed the tight, winding roads of the mountains to present myself at the door of my maternal grandmother’s house.

She was happily surprised to find me on the porch of the humble house which was far from where I lived since I was living several hundred miles away. There she stood in the attire I will always recall as hers: A simple cotton print dress that fell in length almost to her ankles, flat black shoes, a fresh apron with a pocket and her long gray hair pulled back into a tight, neat bun. She carried the look of the Appalachians all over her — lean, bony body, calloused hands and a thin face with finely sculpted, high cheekbones and lines written by worry but eased by prayer.

“Come right on in!” she said merrily. In her hand, was a magazine-sized paperback book. I settled in on the worn sofa beside her. “I was just workin’ a crossword puzzle.”

My grandmother, born and bred in the backwoods of the mountains, had the

Ronda Rich average education of that region. She could read, write and quote the King James Bible verbatim and at length. It was a credit to her longing to better herself intellectually and mentally that she was a serious devotee of crossword puzzles. Those books of puzzles became her favorite gift to receive.

“Oh, I’m sorry I interrupted you,” I said.

“I’m nearly finished,” she responded. “Got just about every one of them.

Just studyin’ on a couple I’m troublin’ with.”

“Let me see.” I took the book from her, then puzzled myself when I saw that there was nary a square filled in. “But Maw-maw, this is blank. I thought you were almost finished.”

She snatched the book back and, with wide eyes, declared emphatically,

“Oh, I never write in the spaces. That way, I can use them over and over.”

I laughed. I still, after more than 20 years, laugh when I recall that. It revealed two key insights about her: She was frugal, made so by the hard times that salted and preserved her memories and, most importantly, she was so smart that she didn’t have to see it written down. She could remember which words went where so she could figure out which words were missing.

Her attributes were many. She was kind, hardworking, smart and particularly gentle to those who were troubled and had lost their way. Daddy adored his mother-in-law in a strong, unyielding way because she had loved him when he was at his most unlovable in his wayward years and helped, with kind words and prayers, to mold him into the strong man of the Lord’s that he became.

“God never made a finer woman than Lizzie Miller,” he often said.

She had a passel of grandchildren which is wrought to happen when you have eight children so

my quality time with her was limited. But during spring break when I was in the second grade, I went to stay with her for a week.

She lived in a creaky, fourroom, non-insulated house with a tin roof and no indoor plumbing. Living that kind of hardship life for a week was the best gift that I could ever receive. A person’s value, I came to realize, is not determined by what they have but who they are and what wisdom and knowledge they have.

That week, Maw-maw taught me to crochet.

Folks who worked at the carpet mill brought her scraps of wool yarn from which she knitted unbearably itchy sweaters. She liked free. She needed it.

I recently bought soft yarn to crochet a baby blanket. As I crochet, I think of that woman and how the yarns of her life are so deeply knitted into those of mine.

They are threads that never break.

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

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During wreath-laying ceremony, Korean War vets remembered 62nd anniversary of armistice is celebrated at State Capitol The America-Korea Friendship Society hosted a July 27 commemorative observance at the Georgia State Capitol Building rotunda in Atlanta as the date marked the 62nd anniversary of the armistice of the Korean War. The ceremony was to remember the 740 Georgians killed in the Korean War, and to honor all Korean War veterans who reside in Georgia.

Wreaths were laid by fellow Korean War veterans, Korean Government officials, Korean-American Association of Greater Atlanta members and the Atlanta Rotary Club.

Among attendees were Sunny Park, president of the America Korea Friendship Society; Frank Blake, retired chairman of Home Depot; Georgia Department of Veterans Service Commissioner Mike Roby; Col. (retired) Ben Malcom, a 2014 inductee of the Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame and a Korean War veteran; General (retired) Larry Ellis, chairman of the American Korea Friendship Society; Brigadier General Joseph Jarrad, Adjutant General, Georgia; Brigadier General David Turner, Commander, South Atlantic Division, Army Corps of Engineers; and Colonel (Retired) Rick White, Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall

of Fame board chairman.

The Hope Johns Creek Korean

American Youth Orchestra provided musical interludes.

From L-R: Sunny Park, Frank Blake, Georgia Department of Veterans Service Commissioner Mike Roby, Ben Malcom, Larry Ellis, photograph of the Korean War Memorial listing the names of the 740 Georgians that were killed in Korea; State Adjutant General Joseph Jarrard, David Turner and Rick White.

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Sports JHS volleyball ready to contend for the region crown as the 2015 season looms

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The Dawn Of A New Season

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Jefferson’s Lindsey Nilsen during a recent volleyball practice.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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JEFFERSON – The Jefferson High School volleyball team came close to winning the Region 8-AAA championship tournament last year, but a close loss to

Morgan County sent the Lady Dragons to a third-place finish and a tough first-round matchup against Blessed Trinity in the Class AAA state playoffs.

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Athletes take on triathlon at Crow’s Lake

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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JEFFERSON – Biking, running and swimming, those three exercises/sports can be a grueling challenge, even for the most fit persons. Imagine doing all three in the spirit of competition.

Last Sunday, 191 participants did just that as triathlon enthusiasts from across Georgia participated in Georgia Multisports Productions’ sixth annual Crow’s Lake Triathlon in Jefferson.

“It was a great turnout, numbers were up, which we were excited about,” race director Lee Elrod said. “It was a beautiful day. It rained hard one year we had it here, but today, we couldn’t have asked for a better day.”

Participants started off by swimming 400 yards. Once they were out of the water, they biked 15 miles and finished the last leg off by running a 5K (3.1 miles). John Gedney finished in first place with a time of 1:06:29.16.

“That’s pretty fast. That’s smokin’ fast. I really can’t comprehend it either,” Elrod said about Gedney’s blistering firstplace performance.

Mark Maclachlan (1:09:04.31) finished second and Keith Marshall (1:10:26.64) finished in third place.

“Some are here to race, some are here to just compete,” Elrod said. “Being at the Finish Line and seeing them (the participants) cross the Finish Line and (to) see the look on their faces, I can’t ask for anything better than the feeling you get, knowing that I was here building this and helped finish it.

“I think everybody had a great time today.”

Some participants competed in the duathlon and aquabike competitions.

The duathlon was made up of two 5K’s and a 15-mile bike ride wedged between them. Aquabike combines swimming and biking.

Kimberly Daniels (2:02:49) finished first in the women’s duathlon, while Troy Hohl (1:36:40) won the men’s race.

Terri Lyde (1:20:30) finished first in the women’s Aquabike competition and Greg Bowers (1:01:36) won the men’s competition.

Elrod added it is “nice” to be welcomed into a community, like they are when event weekend rolls around in Jefferson.

“You’re always worried about how the community will accept you, but Mr. Crow, we couldn’t ask for a better host here,” Elrod stated. “We had dinner downtown at Johnny’s Pizza (Saturday) night and they were great.

“We were loud, making all kinds of racket and the crowd loved us.”

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Commerce High School softball head coach Pam Canup at last week’s practice. The Lady Tigers begin the season Aug. 7.

Mullis, Lady Tigers ready for the 2015 softball season to begin

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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COMMERCE – The Commerce Lady Tigers’ softball team spent two days in Carrollton last week, taking 28 players, playing four games each day, but more importantly, they learned what needed to be improved ahead of the 2015 season.

They are working off of a new motto this season, “Work done is greater than work said,” head coach Pam Canup said.

The Lady Tigers start the season Aug. 7 against Pepperell High School at the Lanier Point High School Invitational. Their first region game is Aug. 11 at Towns County and first region home game is Aug. 13 against Athens Christian.

Some of the returning players from the 2014 team includes Mattie Canup, Savannah Mullis and Morgan Partin. The team has seven players that are juniors and seniors that are taking different leadership roles throughout the team, Canup explained.

“We came to practice with a goal in mind of going to the state tournament, like, the first day off,” Mullis said.

“We’ve just bonded a lot this summer, more than I think we did last year.

“We’ve goofed around

a lot. Most of us, the older (players), took a player under our wing, like, when we went to Carrollton, we had the four youngest girls in the senior room, messing around with them and all that. We are trying to keep

them (younger players) from feeling like they don’t mean anything.”

Mullis added the goal is to make the team a “family.”

“We’ve been (working) a lot more in the offseason than we have in the past,”

the Mullis said. “I feel like I’ve got more confidence in how I play, because I’ve been able to work on it (my skills)

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Commerce’s Savannah Mullis fields a ball during practice. The Lady Tigers begin the season Aug. 7.

Jefferson Advanced Tennis Camp

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(Left) Jefferson girls’ tennis player Rheagan Wessels returns a shot at last week’s Jefferson Advanced Tennis Camp. (Right) Jefferson boys’ tennis player Blake Lathrop prepares to serve.

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Regular season begins Aug. 21

The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) returns to Road Atlanta this weekend, July 31 through Aug. 2. Cost is $10 and kids 12-and-under are free. NASA features High Performance Driver’s Education (HPDE) and semipro racing from American Iron to SpecMiata. There will be a Teenage Survival Driving School for new drivers to take. For more information, visit: www.roadatlanta.com or www.nasa-se.com.

The 2015 Jackson Chamber Golf Classic takes place on Friday, Aug. 21, at Traditions of Braselton Golf Club. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Fee is $500 per foursome. Mulligan packages for the entire team are $120; individual mulligan packages are $35. Packages includes two mulligans, one tee buster, two raffle tickets and entry into the putting contest. For more information, visit: www.jacksoncountyga.com, or call 706-387-0300 and e-mail info@jacksoncountyga.com.

The 2015 high-school football season kicks off with preseason scrimmage games, beginning Thursday, Aug. 13.

Jefferson hosts West Hall, 7 p.m.; Mill Creek hosts Archer, 7:30 p.m. On Friday, Aug. 14, Commerce hosts Franklin County, 8 p.m.; East Jackson hosts Johnson, 7:30 p.m.; Jackson County hosts Loganville, 7:30 p.m. The 2015 regular season begins on Friday, Aug. 21, with Commerce, East Jackson and Jefferson in action. Mill Creek plays Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Georgia Dome as part of the 2015 Corky Kell Classic.

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SCCA ACTION AT ROAD ATLANTA

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Scenes from last weekend’s Sports Car Club of America action at Road Atlanta. The two-day event featured multiple races for the different classes of cars on the 12-turn road course.

LADY TIGERS Continued from 1B

more than I have before.”

Several Lady Tigers competed on travel softball teams during the summer and went to specialty camps, like throwing and hitting, Canup said. When they came back to the team to start summer practice, everybody was ready to go.

“We’re getting better,” she said. “A lot of them (were) doing a lot of different things, working on different aspects (of their game).”

Injuries are the biggest concern, Canup said. She currently has several injured players and it may be late August before the Lady Tigers’ lineup is at full strength.

Even with the injuries, the expectation for this season is, “Get to Columbus,” she said.

Columbus hosts the state championship series.

“You never know what’s going to happen there,” she said. “With the power ranking, we have to take every game, not just the region games, as very important.

“We tried to schedule people that had winning records last year, so every game counts. Only the region winner is assured a home (playoff) game.”

Panoz to display Esperante Spyder GT, original DeltaWing Roadster at Monterey Car Week in August

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ATLANTA – Panoz, the Georgia-based manufacturer of exclusive luxury sports cars, will once again kick off Monterey Car Week with an exhibit at the exclusive Gordon McCall’s Motorworks Revival, to be held Aug. 12, 2015, at the Monterey Jet Center.

This year, the company will display the Panoz Esperante Spyder GT, its supercharged 560-horsepower, two-passenger aluminum-intensive sports car. Panoz will make no more than 25 Esperante Spyder and Spyder GT sports cars, ensuring these hand-built, American-made sports cars remain special and exclusive.

The Spyder GT features the car’s namesake Spyder opencockpit configuration with its visually dynamic carbon fiber panel that conceals the functional twin roll hoops, and an allnew, low-slung carbon fiber windshield frame with tubular steel reinforced A-pillars. It sits on a strong and light aluminum chassis and wears the proven and lightweight SPF (Superplastic Forming, commonly referred to as ‘super formed’) aluminum and composite body revolutionized on previous Esperante models, but in a wide-body configuration.

Other upgrades include exterior styling reminiscent of the Le Mans-winning Panoz Esperante GTLM race car; side exhausts like the Panoz Esperante GT2 race car; carbon fiber front splitter, rear diffuser, side skirts and exterior trim; 19 x 10.5-inch and 19 x 12-inch front and rear wheels; and Brembo® brakes on all four corners.

The Esperante Spyder and Esperante Spyder GT are available for order. Prices are $179,120 and $204,750, respectively.

Panoz will also display the Esperante Spyder GT along with the original DeltaWing Roadster and international endurance race-winning GTLM and Le Mans Prototype Panoz race cars at Concorso Italiano. The event will be held Aug. 15, 2015, at Black Horse Golf Course in Monterey, Calif.

Don Panoz, chairman of DeltaWing Technology Group and founder of Panoz Motor Sport Group and the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), will also receive the La Bella Macchina Award at Concorso Italiano in recognition of his contributions to the automotive and motorsports industries.

According to Tom McDowell, president of Concorso, Panoz is the embodiment of an automotive enthusiast and is recognized for furthering the passion and creating artistic and technological leaps forward in the motorsports and automotive industries. Upon receiving the award, Panoz will be inducted into the Concorso Italiano Hall of Fame.

The DeltaWing Roadster, like the Claro/Tracfone DeltaWing Racing Cars DWC13 Coupe competing in the IMSA-sanctioned 2015 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship, proved in 2012 as the inaugural Garage 56 entrant at the 24 Hours of Le Mans that it could compete with technology and not just brute horsepower.

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The result didn’t end in the Lady Dragons’ favor as Blessed Trinity swept Jefferson 3-0 to knock them out of the playoffs. But, the two losses to Morgan County and Blessed Trinity, and the experience of playing in a big game is what the Lady Dragons will draw on entering the 2015 season.

According to head coach Mike Paul, the team hasn’t forgot about the stinging losses from 2014.

“These girls remember getting the third seed and having to go down to play the No. 1 team in state in the first round and getting knocked out of the state tournament in the first round, that’s fresh on their minds still,” he said.

“That’s a bad taste. Their team goal has already been put in place to compete for the championship in the area and host a state tournament match.”

Paul expects defending region champions, Oconee County, and region runnerup, Morgan County, to have good teams this season.

The Lady Dragons’ returning experience includes Bre Arbanas, Mary Carson, Madison Corbett, Lindsey Nilsen, Olivia Przybysz and Abby Wood.

“We’ve got a good core group coming back,” Paul said. “Got some nice young people who have developed in the offseason that are going to push for some varsity minutes, so I’ve been excited about the offseason, we’ve had a good summer so far.”

Paul says the four seniors, Carson, Corbett, Nilsen and Przybysz are in different

leadership roles and have shown the new players what it takes to be a Jefferson volleyball player.

The team will also make history when it hosts the firstever athletic event inside the Arena at Jefferson High School on Aug. 13 against Loganville and North Oconee.

“It’s going to be interesting. We won’t have any junior varsity games that night, so we’ll set up on the main court, all the bleachers will get pulled out,” Paul said.

“I’m sure the school will do some kind of ceremony with this being the first official athletic event in the building. Hopefully it’ll be a nice night and we can perform accordingly.”

Jackson County Wrestling Youth Camp

These girls remember getting the third seed and having to go down to play the No. 1 team in state in the first round and getting knocked out of the state tournament in the first round, that’s fresh on their minds still.

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School wrestling team hosted its annual youth camp last week. Led by head coach Jason Powers, wrestlers and coaches taught campers the rules and the proper techniques and holds of the sport. In the pictures, (top) Powers (left) helps two campers try to execute a hold correctly.

(Bottom) Two campers grapple on the mat.

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Mike Paul Jefferson volleyball head coach

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Relay For Life of BraseltonHoschton set for Aug. 15 Are you ready to Relay? Are you ready to celebrate survivors and support fundraising efforts so that more birthdays can be celebrated?

On Saturday, Aug. 15, the community will be celebrating cancer survivors during the Braselton-Hoschton Relay For Life being held from 2-8 p.m. at Braselton Park.

With the theme, “Lights! Camera! Relay!” it will be time to celebrate survivors as the stars of the Relay For Life production. The theme is a perfect tie-in to Braselton Movies Under the Stars which will follow at dusk with the animated “Home.”

Fundraising for the American Cancer Society is under way as teams have launched their efforts. For example, the I-85 North Board of Realtors is selling raffle tickets on a chance to win a 40-inch flatscreen TV. Tickets are $20 each or six for $100 and available from area real estate professionals, according to team captain Dianne Wright with Chapman Hall Realtors. Contact her at dianne.wright24@ gmail.com The drawing will be held at Relay on Aug. 15.

Team Papa Bear has $5 chances to win a lawn cut, blow and trim from Greener Environments of Jefferson. Danyell Cheponis and mother-in-law Karen are coordinating the family team honoring the memory of the family patriarch. Contact mygreenerenvironments@yahoo.com Is you are a cancer survivor, please contact Sara Gunter, community manager for Relay For Life, at sara.gunter@cancer. org or 706-731-0152 to register for the survivors dinner which is being sponsored by Jack’s Old South BBQ. You can also register at relayforlife.org/bhga The Braselton-Hoschton Relay For Life team captains’ meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, in the community room of the Braselton Police & Municipal Court Building on Highway 53.

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HHAC weekend exhibit showcases Lowell Crawford

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Lowell Crawford, a member of the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council and the Georgia Piedmont Arts Center in Winder, is being featured at an exhibit being held Saturday and Sunday at the Hoschton Depot. Crawford was among the HHAC member-artists and guests taking part in the July 27 open studio session. The group meets each Monday in the fellowship hall of Hoschton United Methodist Church.

The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council will celebrate the works of Lowell Crawford during a weekend exhibit at the Hoschton Depot.

From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, and from 1-7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, the seascapes and landscapes of this HHAC member will be showcased along with other HHAC works.

Originally from south Florida, Crawford and wife, Cynthia, moved to Winder from Fayetteville in 2011 and she died later that year.

Since 1974, Crawford, who has lived in Georgia for 47 years, has been painting in acrylics and oils and he added watercolor to his works in 1995. A loves of landscapes and seascapes, much of his work reflect his travels to Alaska, Europe and Australia.

In addition to being an HHAC member, he is a member of the Georgia Piedmont Arts Center in Winder an informal group that meets weekly at the Winder Library.

The HHAC’s H’Artist Open Session Group gathers together area artists for time on Mondays to inspire talents, share ideas and techniques and showcase works of art – whether it is mixed media, acrylic, pol, watercolor, photography and more.

HHAC holds open studio on Mondays in the fellowship hall of Hoschton United Methodist Church. Fellow artists are welcome to join in with a great group of friends for fellowship that will inspire your talents.

The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council (HHAC), which began in the fall of 2008, is

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Don’t miss the area farmers markets The Braselton Farmers Market is the place to be every Friday from 4-7 p.m. between now and Oct. 16. Located on Harrison Street between Davis and Frances streets, the market attracts a variety of vendors with fresh-picked vegetables, home-crafted jellies and jams and more.

The Jefferson Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8-11 a.m. in downtown Jfferson. Live music can be enjoyed and you can have your pick of produce and more including honey and peaches.

Yarn Junkees is state’s only Knitted Knockers shop

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Yarn Junkees owners Angie Conway (L) and Lisa Reichenberg have the only Georgia participants in Knitted Knockers organization which crafts prosthetic breasts for mastectomy patients from yarn.

Lisa Reichenberg and Angie Cowley, owners of Yarn Junkees in Hoschton, have become a part of a special organization for women who are post-mastectomy. Yarn Junkees has officially been added to the large list of yarn shops around the world which are a part of Knitted Knockers, an organization that provides prosthetic breasts for mastectomy patients. When placed in a bra, these knitted “breasts” take the shape and feel of a real breast. They are lighter and much more comfortable than silicone prosthetic breasts. The knitted fabric breathes and prevents the heat rash experienced by many women wearing silicone. Knitted Knockers is a 501 (c)(3) public charity.

As Reichenberg and Cowley went through the process of adding Yarn Junkees as a part of Knitted Knockers, they realized their shop was the only one in Georgia to be listed as a member of this organization.

“We were very surprised,” said Reichenberg. “Since breast cancer is so common, I figured there would be a lot of yarn shops involved with Knitted Knockers in Georgia.

Now that we know this, we want everyone to know how we can help women post-mastectomy.”

Reichenberg and Cowley said anyone is welcome to participate in the Knitted Knockers program — all of the yarn needed is available for purchase at Yarn Junkees.

They can be made in several different colors, and the yarn is stretchy and comfortable. Cowley said she has seen customized “knockers” that look like tattooed skin, mean-

ing that they are customizable. For those who are interested, please visit Yarn Junkees for the materials and instructions. Yarn Junkees is a drop-off location, so the products can be made at home and dropped off when completed.

“We love being a part of Knitted Knockers because it helps women to feel comfortable after undergoing a pretty serious surgery,” said Cowley. “I have heard that the prosthetic breasts can be uncomfortable and painful even. We want to do what we can for them to feel as comfortable as possible.”

The “knockers” are machine washable.

Knitted Knockers is not the only charity with which Yarn Junkees is involved. They also work closely with Sugar Hill Elementary School where Linda Martin, a regular Yarn Junkees shopper, is a teacher and hosts a knitting club for her students.

Thanks to Yarn Junkees, Martin taught 42 boys and girls how to knit

this past year. At the end of the year, each child chose a ball of yarn to take home for the summer to continue their skills. They started with two basic projects -- a ruffle scarf and a diagonal washcloth. Martin used the donated needles (7 and 9 straights) to give to the students who cannot afford to purchase their own. The other sizes are collected in our knitting library. After mastering their basics, students select their own self-directed projects and they check out the specific sizes they need. This allows them to explore different projects in a way their families can afford. When a student finds a project they really like, if they make more than one of a project, Martin lets them take the needles that fit that project. All of this would not be possible if it wasn’t for Yarn Junkees.

For more information about Yarn Junkees and Knitted Knockers, visit the shop in downtown Hoschton, go to www.yarnjunkees.com or call 706- 921-4116.

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Lisa Reichenberg and Angie Conway at work at Yarn Junkees.

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Drawing for Kindle. The Summer Reading Program supported by the Braselton-West Jackson Friends of the Library is winding down with the drawing for the Kindle on July 31 at 1 p.m. at the Braselton Library.

Booksigning. Renee Britt will host a book signing on the porch at Little Hooties in Hoschton beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1. The author of The Great Search For AWESOME, inspired by the connection between her children, Shae and Dawson, wrote the book as a way to remind her children how truly special they are. Dawson was diagnosed with autism at age 3.

Art exhibit. The open session art group of the Hoschton Heritage Art Council (HHAC) is having an art exhibit of one our members. Seascapes & Landscapes by Lowell Crawford will be on display at the Hoschton Depot from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, and from 1-7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2.

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

25-27.

Tug of Love for Extra Special People. On Saturday, Aug. 8, ESP will showcase plans for its new Jackson County camp property, formerly called Wellspring Camp.

Tug of Love, an event organized last year at Crow’s Lake by the Leadership Jackson Class of 2014 as a community fundraiser, will get under way with tugging at 10 a.m. Teams of five tuggers are now forming with two categories of competitors: the Lugs and the Lightweights. Team entry fee is $250 in advance and $300 on event day. Awards will go to the strongest team – both Lugs and Lightweights; and to the best dressed team. ESP participants will get special recognition.

Contact Ross Kesterson at ross@restore-pros.com or call at 706-614-3411. You can also get more information by contacting Brianne Baine at baine@extraspecialpeople.com or visiting www.extraspecialpeople. com/tug-of-love/ Volunteer Appreciation Day. Friends of the BraseltonWest Jackson Library will hold a Volunteer Appreciation Day on Sept. 21 from 1-3 p.m. at Higher Grounds Coffee House. This is for all volunteers and substitutes. Come join the fun.

Call Marilyn Deal at 770289-7224 or 770-965-3319 for reservations. There is also a signup sheet in the AFTERWORDS store.

Run the Vineyard 5K. The Braselton Rotary Club will host the seventh annual Run the Vineyard on Saturday, Aug. 1, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Sponsorships are available. Online registration is now available for $20 at www.active.com or see the club’s website and Facebook page. The 5K raises money for charities as well as a donation to the booster club of the high school cross country team with the most participants.

Packet pick-up is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 31, or from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on race day at Paddy’s Pavilion.

Third annual Primal Rush.

Benefiting The Tree House, the children’s advocacy centre serving families of Barrow, Jackson and Banks counties, the event, which will take place Saturday, Aug. 29, at Crow’s Lake in Jefferson. After two years as an obstacle course race, this year’s Primal Rush is a trail running event. There are various entry fees for

each race. Entry fees that are postmarked by Aug. 10 cost less than if runners wait until the day of the race. And for those unable to attend, they can still support the race by donating $20 and still receive a T-shirt. There is a kids’ run starting early that the children can come out and participate. Competitors can take on the 5K or the 10K or both. There are cash prizes for the top male and female runners in the half marathon. Learn more about sponsorship and signing up for the race at www.primalrushtr.com Superhero Run for Piedmont CASA. Grab your Superhero costume and join Piedmont CASA on Sept. 26 at Fort Yargo State Park for the fourth annual Superhero Run. The family fun run/1k begins at 8 a.m. at picnic shelter #2. The trail run begins at 8:30 a.m. from the same location on a course laid out by Classic Race Services. Register online at Active.com up until a few days before the race or come on race day at 7 a.m. To be guaranteed a T-shirt, register by Sept. 14.

All donations are tax deductible. Visit www.piedmontcasa.org or check them out on Facebook.

Arts council hosts Aug. 29 Martha Martin roast Martha Martin, a stalwart to the community, the county and the state will be recognized with a roast by the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Braselton-Stover House.

A member of several organizations, she is a major fundraiser for numerous events.

She serves on boards that make decisions impacting the state, county and local community. A famous statement around the area is if Martha, pictured with husband Max, is coming or is on the phone, you better get out your checkbook.

The owner of Phil-Mart Transportation for 43 years, she began the enterprise when it was unusual for a woman to be a business owner, especially of a trucking business.

She was the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce’s first Business Woman of the Year award in 2008.

Several roasters will salute the woman of the hour with testimonial stories and various shenanigans. Along those participating in the roast will be Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly, Shane Short, former president/ CEO of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, Bill LaPoint of Lanier Jewelry & Loan, Eatonton’s Brack Maggard, who is owner of Southern Pan Services and a race car driver, and Jim Joedecke, an attorney with Anderson, Tate & Carr of Duluth

and a member of the Braselton Rotary Club of which Martin is a charter member. Also assisted in roasting Martin will be Andy Belmont of Longhorn, Penn., a NASCAR driver; Shawn Childers of State Farm Insurance of previously with Hometown Community Bank for which Martin served on the board of directors; Ronnie Gress, director of transportation of Koch Foods of Gainesville; and Al Martineck from Chicago, Ill., owner of All Together Transportation System..

Tickets for the dinner-roast are limited and are $55 or two for $100. You can email hhac@

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a non-profit organization with the mission of education and enhancement of visual and performing arts and the preservation of history in Hoschton. In January, HHAC sponsored the “Not your Run of the Mill” Art

Show at Sell Mill Park.

For more information about the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council including membership details, visit wwww.hoschtonheritageartscouncil.com

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First-year showman, Keely Shultz, (above) exhibited her heifer in the Limousin breed division where she won her class and went on to be chosen as Grand Champion Limousin. Keely is pictured here with her heifer, Briella.

This trio (at L) did it again! Last year, Morgan McDaniel, Savannah Page, and Madyson McDaniel each won their showmanship classes at the Beef Futurity, and this year they repeated.

Cindy Cooper’s heifer was chosen as the Grand Champion High Percentage Simmental, and she went on to be chosen as the Overall Champion Heifer during the Georgia Junior Beef Futurity in Perry. See more at ClickThePaper.com

Jackson County show team competes in events The 25th Georgia Junior Beef Futurity was held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry on July 9-11. This annual cattle show is open to exhibitors from Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee.

The weekend began with showmanship and the steer show and ended with the heifer show.

During the showmanship classes, students competed against others in their same grade level. Cindy Cooper, senior member of Jackson County FFA, placed third in her class while Drew Brooksher, sophomore member of Jackson County FFA, placed eighth. Jackson County 4-H member Kayley Edwards placed third in the ninthgrade showmanship class, and East Jackson ninth grader Wyatt Chandler placed fourth. West Jackson Middle FFA member Charlie Brooksher placed 11th in seventh grade showmanship while East Jackson Middle FFA sixth grader Bella Chandler placed second.

One of the highlights of the weekend was West Jackson Middle FFA members Madyson McDaniel and Savannah Page and Jackson County 4-H member Morgan McDaniel all winning their grade level showmanship, seventh, sixth

and fifth, respectively. This meant that Jackson County students won three of the nine showmanship divisions.

What a wonderful accomplishment, said West Jackson Middle School FFA adviser April Davis.

The steer show immediately followed the showmanship classes, and Cindy Cooper placed first in her class.

The heifer show was held on Saturday, and Jackson Schieszer of East Jackson FFA and Keely Shultz of Jackson County 4-H both placed first with their Limousin heifers. Keely’s heifer went on to be chosen as Grand Champion Limousin, and Jackson’s earned Reserve Champion Limousin.

Savannah Page and Cindy Cooper both placed second with their Angus heifers.

During the Purebred

Simmental classes, Madyson McDaniel placed first in class and went on to earn Grand Champion Purebred Simmental. In the Shorthorn breed classes, Kayley Edwards placed second and fourth with her heifers while Jackson Scheiszer placed third. Drew Brooksher placed seventh with his High Percentage Simmental, Bella Chandler placed third and Cindy Cooper and Morgan McDaniel both placed first. Cindy and Morgan went on to be chosen as Grand and Reserve Champion High Percentage Simmental, respectively. Charlie Brooksher placed fifth with his Low Percentage Simmental.

In the Commercial heifer show, Carson Jackson placed sixth and Wyatt Chandler placed first in class with his heifer. Wyatt went on to take

home Reserve Champion honors in this breed.

During the Supreme Champion Heifer Drive, all breed champions and reserves entered the ring for the judge to make his selection of the Overall Top Five Champions. Cindy Cooper’s Champion High Percentage Simmental heifer was chosen as the Supreme Champion Heifer in this final drive – the highest award she could receive!

The Beef Futurity proved to be a successful start to the 2015-2016 show season, and we look forward to more exciting accomplishments

throughout the year, said Davis.

Junior Simmental Association show also held The Georgia Junior Simmental Association sponsored its round-up show on July 10 in Perry. It was held in conjunction with the Georgia Junior Beef Futurity.

During this annual event, heifers were put into High Percentage, Low Percentage and Purebred Simmental, and a champion and reserve were chosen for each division.

During the Purebred Simmental Show, West Jackson

Middle FFA member Madyson McDaniel placed first in class and went on to be chosen as Grand Champion Purebred Simmental.

Cindy Cooper, senior member of Jackson County FFA, placed second in class with her High Percentage Simmental while Morgan McDaniel of Jackson County 4-H and East Jackson Middle FFA member Bella Brook Chandler placed first in their classes. Bella Brook and Cindy went on to win Grand Champion High Percentage Simmental and Reserve Champion High Percentage Simmental, respectively.

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Instead of concessions, opt for counseling

Dear Carolyn: My husband and I are invited to a wedding that’s a cross-country plane ride. He doesn’t want to go because the whole experience will be a pain in the butt for people he doesn’t know.

Here’s the thing: I don’t ask for much in my marriage. We spend Christmas apart because he doesn’t enjoy my family, and I deal with the questions alone.

I go to dinner parties and work events alone because he doesn’t like the forced socializing. Again I deal with the questions of his absence.

I let him pick all the restaurants and vacation spots because it doesn’t matter that much to me. I give on all the minor things I can live with precisely because when something big comes along I feel I’m in a better position to ask for it.

I’m so ticked right now because the last time I asked him to do anything major was wedding-related and that was years ago. I really

Carolyn Hax want to go, and I don’t want to go alone. Going stag to a wedding in your 20s is fine.

In your 30s, singles are rare and couples shun you, and I swore I’d never go through that cold-shoulder crap again.

I have a feeling you’re going to tell me I should go alone. Am I right?

— I Don’t Ask for Much!

No, that’s not what I’m going to tell you. Quite the contrary.

Please don’t make another concession in a line of concessions that apparently stretches the full length of your marriage. Right? The last time you requested something “major” was for

your own wedding?

Instead, take a moment to reflect on these choices.

You spell them out as small investments you’ve made toward a projected payoff where he agrees to give you what you ask, based on your history of asking so little. I understand how you did this math.

But this isn’t a math problem and there is no sum; there are only years and years of your living without what you want because you know you’re not going to get it.

Yes, you can put your foot down on this wedding and say, “I ask you for nothing; I’m asking for this” — and he might even go with you, and he might not even sulk his way through the weekend or complain about not knowing anyone — but then what? Back to denying yourself as a matter of course as soon as you board the plane home?

Please revisit this marital strategy of denying your

needs until you really want them met. His participating isn’t just “for people he doesn’t know,” but also for you.

It might take counseling with a very good therapist.

And if he refuses that, yes — do go alone. nnn Dear Carolyn: My wife and I are newlyweds in our 60s. This is my second marriage. My first wife died after 20-plus years together. I had dated a few other women while in school and before meeting my new wife.

On the other hand, this is my wife’s third marriage in addition to a few relationships during the 15 years she was single.

I fear her eventually growing tired of me and leaving me. I feel like I’m always being compared to the other men in her past. What do I do to get past this?

— Insecure You’re looking to your romantic histories for a

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blueprint to your future, but please remember for a moment — as if you can forget — that you were a relatively young widower. As in, your life took you somewhere not foretold, presumably, by the number of people either of you had married or dated before.

“Number of past romances” is but one data point of an unknowable number of them who will affect your course.

Is it possible your new wife will leave you? Yes, of course it’s possible. It would be even if she had your same history down to the last detail.

It’s possible you’ll leave her. It’s possible you’ll get tired of her and not leave her, which to me is worse.

It’s possible your marriage will endure, too, but not as you’re experiencing it now; it could take an emotional turn for the better, the worse, the different or the weird.

Histories are useful when

deciding whether to commit, but that window has closed.

You obviously already chose marriage, so apparently you made the calculation you wanted her with you more than you feared her leaving you. Nothing wrong with that. Nothing wrong with trusting that.

Ultimately, though, the most important influence on the quality of your future is you. Can you remain true to yourself through whatever life drops in your path? Can you handle whatever comes, good or bad? Can you enjoy yourself in the moment, whatever the moment, even with the knowledge nothing is certain to last? Are you happy now?

These are much better guides than who did what, when or with whom. And, not coincidentally, they’re the part you can control.

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

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Medical Busy medical practice is seeking Certified Medical Assistant for full time position.

Position includes travel to Satellite Offices.

Interested candidates may submit their resumes via fax to 678450-0080 or email to: hr@kidneycarega.com, Attn: Employment. For additional info about Kidney Care Center of GA, please visit our website: www. kidneycarega.com Ophthalmology Technician Immediate opening. F/T experience preferred or will train the right person. Duties include pretesting patients for MD. Able to multitask, positive attitude, team player, strong computer skills. Some travel required. Fax resume to 678-971-5167 The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is seeking candidates for the following positions: Professional Recruiter/ Outreach Specialist Full-time position blending recruitment and marketing in support of TLC’s continued growth and expansion. Hone your skills in marketing, public relation and recruitment while developing relationships with physicians, patients and employees.

Candidates will have a bachelors degree with strong organizational and communication skills. This is a great opportunity to work with incredible people while expanding your skill set.

The Comprehensive Care program at The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is expanding due to the needs of our patients and the communities that we serve by opening a new location in Oakwood, Georgia.

We are seeking LPNs to support this expansion for Gainesville and Oakwood. Hours available will be day, evening and Saturday.

Previous experience in an urgent care facility or emergency department is highly desirable.

The Center for Women’s Health is seeking candidates for a certified medical coder. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is required. CEMC certification is preferred.

Prefer 2-5 years of OB/ GYN coding experience.

Previous Centricity Group Management/IDX experience a plus.

The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is one of the largest private medical practices in North Georgia. With over 600 employees, we offer competitive compensation and generous benefits.

Please visit our website at www.longstreet clinic.com to apply.

Click on the Careers tab to review a complete list of employment opportunities and to submit your application.

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

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

Areas Available: •Flowery Branch •Oakwood •Braselton •Chateau Elan For more information, please call our carrier hotline: 770-535-6347. or e-mail: dbeckwith@ gainesvilletimes.com Experienced Decal Application Specialists and Painters. $10-$14/ hour. Up to $20/hr for experienced crew leaders. Travel req’d.

Apply: 2054 Atlas Circle, Gainesville, GA, Position in Cumming pulling building material orders for shipment to residential home builders, loading/ unloading trucks, stock putaway, etc, as needed. .

Must be able to operate forklift and chainsaw. All outdoor work, overtime as required.

Please send resume to: jack.struve@ bvlumber.com

Office/Clerical Gainesville CPA Firm has an opening for an Exp’d. Administrative Assistant.

Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point a plus, and have the ability to multi task with strong communication and organizational skills. Please fax resume to: 770-287-7801

*Requires payment in advance.

Professional Financial Counselor needed at busy GI practice located in Gainesville. Interested candidates should visit our website at www. atlantagastro.com and apply in the ‘careers’ section.

Restaurant Help A fun place to work The Ridge Great Steaks & Seafood Now hiring Experienced Cook Work with 5 Star Chef. $12 - $15 per/hr depends on experience.

Cumming, GA. Hwy400 Exit 15. Apply in person 1035 Turner Rd. After 6pm. 770-886-9003

Technical Sawnee EMC is seeking a Mapping Technician.

Required: Associate degree or technical school certificate in GIS mapping or associated field. Prefer 1-2 years of related experience.

Must have: Strong computer and mathematical skills.

Prefer AutoCAD experience and electrical industry experience, but not required. Successful candidate will be responsible for operating mapping systems to produce electrical systems maps and maintain databases.

Applicants must submit a resume or complete an application prior to 5PM, August 18, 2015.

Apply online: www. sawnee.com or application forms are available at 543 Atlanta Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040 or email: HumanResources@ sawnee.com.

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veteran s and Disabled. Drug-Free Workplace.

Part-Time Help Wanted

TOOLING TECH 1st/2nd shifts at Okabashi Brands in Buford, GA. $25/hr based on exp. Accepting resumes at jobs@ okabashi.com 5+ yrs exp with injection molds req’d. Must pass BG and DT; EOE/e-verify

Parts Dept/Sales- at local Equipt Dealership 678-776-6868

Trades

MEDICAL COLLECTOR with excellent computer skills needed immediately. Please call Lisa, 770-205-1000

Part-Time Maintenance Person needed for Apt community in Gainesville. Must be knowledgeable in maintenance & repairs.

HVAC helpful but not required. EOE. Send resume to: rbishop@mansermar. com or fax 678-330-2121 PH: 678-330-2131 Sawnee EMC is seeking a GENERAL CLERK II Customer Service to assist in high volume call center. Requires high school diploma or equivalency; computer, communication and general office skills.

Minimum: two years of related experience preferred. Position is part-time with flexible hours, to include Saturdays and holidays.

Applicants must present resume or complete an application prior to 5pm, August 18, 2015. Apply online: www.sawnee.com or application forms are available at 543 Atlanta Highway, Cumming, GA. 30040 or email: Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled. Drug-Free Workplace.

CABINET INSTALLER ASSISTANT- Buford Immediate Opening Willing to train. $13 to $15 per hr. Must be able to travel. Call 770-945-8078 or email: nicholsc@locinc.com Experienced Residential Electrician To over see subdivisions and light punch out work. Must have own tools and transportation.

Please email resume & contact info to: terrymc1@bellsouth.net MASONS & LABORERS Experinec necesary. transportation req’d. Call 770-534-4625

Truck Drivers CDL CLASS A DRIVERS needed. Local & OTR positions. Benefits, Exc. pay. 2yrs exp., clean MVR. Sign on Bonus.

770-887-6117 CDL DRIVER w/reefer exp. M-F w/occasional Sat. 706-265-1544 CDL-CLASS B DRIVERS 21 yrs or older, 3yrs driving exp & clean MVR 770-869-9030.

Class A Driver Associate Lumber Company in Cumming is looking for a lumber distribution driver. Some of the duties required are, but not limited to: Deliver building materials using tractor trailer or tandem axle flatbeds, or single axle flat bed dump,, ability to drive truck mounted lift used to unload or pick up materials from job site, load truck and secure load according to DOT guidelines.

Previous experience in lumber yards is preferred, but not necessary.

See our website , bvlumber.com for more information.

Please send resume to: jack.struve@ bvlumber.com

DUMP TRUCK DRIVER Local utility contractor has an immediate need of an Exp’d CDL Driver.

Top pay & benefits. EOE. Apply in person at 1551 Fullenwider Rd. between 9a-12p, MonFri. 770-535-2246 FT/PT CLASS A-CDL DRIVERSto haul live chickens in Gainesville, GA. $1500 Sign On Bonus Must have 2 yrs verifiable exp, good MVR. Night Shift, local positions, home daily, benefits. Call 770-530-3157 or 804-784-6166

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

Warehouse

Pets & Supplies

Hiring Full and PT Employee for Warehouse Support and Local Driving. Must be able to lift 50lb and enjoy working in a fast paced environment.

Send resume to sales@ theindustrialdepot.com

Stuff Antiques/ Collectibles Vintage Kimball Spinet Piano w/Bench.

Exc Cond. $650 Della Robbia China8pc settings, platter, bowls, cream/sugar, salt/ pepper. $325 678-616-3060

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

Cemetery Lots for Sale 2 Cemetery Lots & 2 Vaults in Sprucelawn Section of Memorial Park Cemetery, Memorial Park Dr. $4000 770.560.4268

Coins & Jewelry EMERALD RING- 1.65ct, emerald cut, .5 ct baguettes, 14ct white gold band. Official Appraisal: $5,950; Sell For: $2,380/obo.

770-297-9640

Furniture 2 Rocker Recliners.

Sand colored fabric. Exc Cond. $350 ea or both $600. 770-532-3097 770-540-0451 brand new tempurpedic ergo frame queen size, with remote. new $1500 asking $1250. call 706-949-0302 or 706499958

Lawn Equipment DR FIELD & BRUSH MOWER. 18.5 hp, Kawasaki Pro-XL w/26 inch deck, plus brush blade, chains, manual.

Approx. 25 hrs use. $2,850. 770-531-9738 Snapper Riding Mower- 8hp, 28 in cut w/extras. $225.

678-863-8878

Livestock Chickens, Ducks & 2 Cockatiels with cage.

770-983-0548

Misc. For Sale 6 x 8 winder built trailor heavy duty axle with ramps and spare—$400 H/p roof luggage rack for jeep cherokee—$150 Samsung sound bar and sub woofer—$125 Cannon EOS digital SLR with two lenses—$100 after 3:30 678-576-8096 BUY the book “Truly First Omnibus” about cheating the fates.

Buy at amazon.com.

770-534-8625.

CHAIN SAW- Poulan with case. 16inch blade and accessories. $90.

678-828-7416

For Sale: 2 - Mac Xserver G5 - each has 80Gb + 500Gb hard drives, 1GB Ram (Upgradable to 16GB!), 2GHz CPU, etc. Both work fine.

Sale as-is. This is a STEAL!! $100 for both.

Contact: dwoodard@ gainesvilletimes.com Golf Cart 2008 - EZ-Go 4 seater, head lights & tail lights, new batteries, $2700. 678-316-1051

FREE KITTEN- Beautiful short hair, gray with gold eyes, 1 fem. 8wks old. Litter box trained.

Needs good home.

706-367-7291

Sporting Equipment Bait Casting Reel - Abu Garcia. with pole. $25 Cross Bow Cover $30 New Luggage Duffle Bag $20 Redline Fishing Wadders. Size #11. $40 678-828-7416

Homes-Rentals ApartmentsUnfurnished Basement Apartment, 150/week, includes utilities, TV, Internet, washer/dryer - call 770-548-1128 Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $690$740. 678-357-5044

Business Property For Rent STORE- Available Now. 2950 sq ft. $600/mo +$500 dep. E. Hall area.

No calls after 8pm.

678-687-5180

Houses For RentUnfurnished Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com S. Hall. 3/2, 1 acre, + block bldg. $900. Dep & ref. 770-532-0872

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

Roommates Wanted MEN- $400. Furn Pvt home, BR, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwood.

770-530-1110

Rooms For Rent $115/wk. Furnd, all utils & cable. W/D, kitchen.

678-862-3033/Randy

Homes & Real Estate House For Sale-Hall County 4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2600 sq ft Cape Code home. Many extras, Cane Crossing off Poplar Springs Rd. $178,000 Serious inquires only 706-499-4961, leave message if no answer.

REDUCED $10,000 9 room home, 3BR/2BA, frplc, 2 car w/attached 1BR/1BA Apartment.

Single family area of Duckett Mill.

Asking $214,900.

For appt: 770-297-8685 or your agent.

House For SaleSurrounding

22 acres (dense hardwoods), Wauka Mtn, family room w fireplace, dining room, new carpet/laminate, secluded, great view from covered porch, unf. basement, drilled well, elec heat $224,900 (770) 286 1256

Investement Property 6 miles S. of Helen, GA 12 acres + -, 10 acres under pasture, fenced, city water, hwy frontage, 2 rental houses.

Excellent for horse farm and income. Call 706-889-3262 Dawson Cnty. 9+ acres.

3 Homes. $259,900.

706-216-1793

Lake Property For Sale

ONLY $38,000 – MUST GO NOW! 250+/- ft of pristine shoreline with amazing views of Lake Hartwell. Easy walk to water and adjoining Lake Front Park. Fish, boat and relax!

Additional acreage available. (was $250,000) Call 770-362-1092

Recreation Boats & Marine KAYOT PONTOON 24’ Aluminum. 35 Chrysler outboard. $950.

678-696-8532

RV’s/Travel Trailers SUNVALLEY 2006 Ultra Light. Exc Cond.

Has shower, A/C, all appls, Perfect for small family, couple or hunter.

Smaller tow vehicle. $5700. 678-546-9129

Wheels Autos For Sale 2 CADILLACS 2001 Sedan DeVille, 88k. Very Clean. $6000; 1990 Sedan DeVille Executive Very Clean, 24k acutal miles. $5000 706-654-6376 BUICK 2012 LaCrosse$15,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 CHEVY 2011 MALIBU$11,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 FORD 1967 DUMP TRUCK- Steel bed, dbl cyl. $2500 Toyota 2000 Camry- low miles, new eng. $2500; GEO 1994Metro New eng, alum radiator, new tires, Billet wheels $1000; 943 Bobcat Skid Steer, 1991. $5000.

Many Items For Sale.

Commercial Mowers, Equipment & Tools.

Randall Edwards 706-652-3362; cell: 470-201-7833 FORD 2005 Taurus SE. Burgundy, cold air, electric windows, CD, Clean. 140k miles. $2900. 678-697-9437

FORD 2009 Focus $7987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 PONTIAC 1993 Firebird, LT1 Corvette engine, 5.8L Formula package, runs great, ex. cond., Serious collectors only.

706-499-6778 SEE MORE CARS AT CARRIAGENISSAN.COM 24 HOURS A DAY

JEEP 2006 Grand Cherokee $7987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2009 Murano LE. AWD. $14,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

Trucks

Import Cars AUDI 2012 Q5. Premium Plus. 49,900 mi. 1 owner, 4cyl, Navi pkg, 18” whls, gray w/gray int., upgraded sound sys, dual rear DVD player. garaged. Exc Cond. $27,800. 706-308-2371 KIA 2010 Soul Exclaim $9987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

CHEVY 1985 Silverado.

350 auto, new tires& battery. $4000.

770-540-0894 FORD 1988-F-250. 7.3 diesel, 5spd, Ext Cab. VGC.. Trade possible. $3,500/obo.

770-967-0751

NISSAN 2007 Altima $7987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

FORD 2014 F-150.

Crew Cab. 18k miles $27,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

NISSAN 2008 Pathfinder LE. 3rd Row $13,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

GMC 2013 Sierra Crew Cab, 4x4 $28,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

NISSAN 2012 Altima $13,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

MAZDA 2007 PICKUP 47k miles $10,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

NISSAN 2013 Rogues 8 To Choose $16,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2014 Sentra S 9k miles. $12,987 All Credit OK Call carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 TOYOTA 2013 Corolla $12,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

Sport Utility Vehicles CHEVY 2002 Trailblazer $175 bi-weekly. No credit check.

678-429-1311 call or text FORD 2011 Escape $10.987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 GMC 2006 Denali $10,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

NISSAN 2013 Frontier Ext cab, 4cyl, 12k miles $17,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

NISSAN 2015 Frontier Crew Cab sv $25,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

Vans Handicapped Equipped CHRYSLER 2013 Town & Country w/Scooter Lift & hand controls, only 43K miles w/ protection plan through 2019 or 100,000 miles. $23,000, Lula.

770-519-2690 HONDA 2008 Odyssey $10,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

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The Paper | Thursday, July 30, 2015

Community-Wide

FOR

STUDENTS K-5 4 PM • AUG 1

AT GRACE PAVILION, 380 SAM FREEMAN RD., HOSCHTON FREE SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVE AWAY INCLUDING BACKPACK TO THE FIRST 100 CHILDREN K-5 Inflatable’s, Pony Rides, Food and much more!!!

SUNDAY SERVICES: Sunday School 9:30 am | Morning Worship 10:30 am | Evening Service 6 pm WEDNESDAYS SERVICE 7 PM P.O. Box 92 | 99 East Jefferson Street | Hoschton, GA 30548 | Office: 706-654-8415

Pastor E. Cory Sexton

Children’s Pastor

Cell: 678-234-9408 Home: 706-654-6625

Tim Hilton

Karla Sexton

Cell: 770-601-3052

Cell: 404-405-1805

Choir Director

www.thechurchofhoschton.com Future Church Site

380 Sam Freeman Rd., Hoschton, GA Ride by & see our progress!!! www.facebook.com/TheChurchOfHoschton