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Input sought on westside schools’ future

By LEANNE AKIN

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The timing of the May 8 meeting to discuss potential changes to the configuration of Jackson County Schools’ west side facililties relative to a series of bomb threat hoaxes found a number of questions being fielded about school safety concerns.

The Jackson County Board of Education, along with Jackson County School System officials, held an hour-long meeting in advance of the May 8 school board work session.

Superintendent Dr. April Howard convened the meeting in the gym of West Jackson Primary School, one of the schools which will be impacted by decisions on the horizon.

Related to the bomb threats found written on restrooms walls at several schools in recent weeks, Howard said she is working closely with Jackson County Sheriff Janis

Mangum. She said the schools welcome the presence of adults and she urged parents to contact their children’s principals about volunteering to be at the schools. She fielded a number of other questions and comments about the threats and their impact on schools.

She thanked the crowd in attendance. “You have been part of this journey,” said Howard, who noted that Jackson County Schools has some beautiful facilities but a priorization plan is needed to cope with growing pains.

Howard explained the population growth on the county’s west side finds the school system facing unique challenges. Three priorities have emerged which include reducing the overall enrollment of West Jackson Middle School and organizing the school feeder pattern to best serve students and their families. In addition, efforts must be made to

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West Jackson Intermediate School addition approved; groundbreaking set for May 22 The Jackson County Board of Education Monday authorized Superintendent Dr. April Howard to issue the notice to proceed on the proposed addition to West Jackson Intermediate School.

The two-story addition which will include two flexible spaces for instructional, science labs and an activity field has a total projected price tag of $5.7 million including architectural fees, $400,000 in contingency and $192,000 in alternates.

The project is anticipated to take 11 months.

Bowen & Watson will again by working with Jackson County Schools on a school addition.

“We are thankful to the Board for allowing us the opportunity to build the West Jackson Intermediate School addition,” says Kendall Dutton, Vice President / Pre-construction for Bowen & Watson.

“This project is more than just bricks and mortar; it’s for the benefit of the future children in this community,” said Dutton. “Our partnering with the Jackson County School District and Southern A&E has demonstrated the ‘Power of Pre-construction’ to deliver another project on budget including several bonus items this client wasn’t sure was even possible to attain.

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Jefferson Library closing for relocation

Braselton lets bid for Highway 53 widening

By LEANNE AKIN

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The Jefferson Public Library will be closing on Monday, May 19, in preparation of the move to the new facility in Jefferson Station.

The City of Jefferson purchased the shopping center which had formerly anchored the Food Lion grocery store when the vision was developed for its future use to provide space for a new library as well as a new police station.

City Manager John Ward said utilizing a project manager in BM&K has allowed the city staff to continue with daily operations and other projects.

“We are progressing and anticipate we will be able to move in during June,” said Ward, who notes the project is underbudget and proceeding without any issues.

The project – which has a total price tag of $4 million in local funds compared to constructing two separate facilities for as much as $8 million in local dollars – got under way in September of 2013. With its concept in hand, the city was able to secure $2 million from the state for expansion of the Piedmont Regional Library System’s Jefferson branch. Following construction, the facility will also serve as the system’s headquarters which is currently inside the Winder Library.

As compared to new facilities construction, the Jefferson Station project is a success story because the city was able to save millions of dollars including more than $1 million on site work, said Ward, who notes the revenue from existing leases are financing payments on the property.

Flag folded, candles lit During Tuesday’s law enforcement memorial service to honor five heroes who gave all, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office color guard folded the American flag as Jefferson Police Chief Joe Wirthman explained the symbolism of each fold.

The seventh annual memorial to pay tribute to those who lost their lives while protecting citizens included candles being lit to remember Sheriff Clifford Barber, Deputy Eddie Roe Evans, Braselton

Police Officer Todd Helcher, Pendergrass Police Officer Chris Ruse and State Prosecutor Floyd Hoard whose son, Richard Hoard, lit the candle honoring the memory of the district attorney who was killed in a 1967 car bombing. A school project which won a Daughters of the American Revolution award resulted in recognition of Hoard’s sacrifice being added to the service. See more from the special service at ClickThePaper.com

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Farmers market will open Friday

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General Primary is Tuesday, May 20 Advance voting is continuing through Friday with the Tuesday’s General Party Primary of May 20 finding polling locations open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Advance voting in Jackson County continues through Friday at the following locations: Jackson County Administration Building, located at 67 Athens St., in Jefferson; the Braselton Municipal Building, located at 5040 Highway 53 in Braselton; and Commerce Parks and Recreation, located at 204 Carson St., in Commerce.

For Hall County voters, advance ballots can be cast at the Government Center, located at 2875 Browns Bridge Road, in Gainesville.

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The bid for the Highway 53 widening and signalization project in Braselton was awarded to Vertical Earth with an agreement Monday from all members of the Braselton Town Council members.

The project, which will bring the widening of Highway 53 from Interstate 85 to Johnson Dfive and include signals at Braselton Parkway and Chardonnay Trace, was advertised for bid. Five companies submitted bids which ranged from the low bid of $1,143,552,24 from Vertical Earth to $1.4 million.

Bids were also received from Pittman Construction, ER Snell, GP’s Enterprises and CMES Inc. The project will provide additional travel lanes and improve the operational characteristics of noth intersections, according to Don Clerici of BM&K Construction & Engineering, who developed the original concept while working as capital projects consultant with Jackson County. He was able to gain approval of the Georgia Department of Trans-

Barrow County voters can vote in advance at the Elections office in the Barrow County Administrative Annex, located at 233 E. Broad St., in Winder. Barrow voters of the Bethlehem Church precinct will be voting at Barrow County Leisure Services for thee May 20 and July 22 run-off election due to construction.

If you vote in person whether in advance or on election day, remember to bring a photo ID with you. Also, for the General Primary, voters must select whether they want to receive a Republican or a Democratic ballot. If you vote in the Republican Primary, for example, you would vote in that party’s runoff election if one is required.

Volume 8, Number 29 Pastor’s Pen 5A Police report 2A Puzzles 6B Schools 7A Sports 1-2B

To see your ballot, visit www.sos.ga.gov and click on Elections on the top bar. Click on the bottom right-hand box, “My Voter Page” to be taken to a page where you will enter your first initial, last name, county of residence and date of birth. Answers to most election questions can also be found on that site.

For those not registered to vote, you can now utilize My Voter Page (MVP) on the Secretary of State’s website for Online Voter Registration (OLVR referred to as “Oliver”). While the deadline has passed to be eligible to vote in the General Primary, you can register to be eligible to vote in the General Election in November.

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The Braselton Farmers Market will open for the season from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, May 16, on Harrison Street between Davis Street and Frances Street.

Serenity Gardens from Buford will have homegrown, handmade canned goods and dry mixes The Back Forty from Statham will be offering In season fruits and vegetables, homegrown, heirloom tomatoes and cut flowers and herbs.

Hoschton’s Randy Williams will have tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, peppers, zucchini and summer squash.

Legacy Bakers of Lawrenceville will be participating with their offerings of biscotti, loaf cakes, cookies, butterhorns and egg bread rolls.

Red Dust Ranch of Toccoa will have pastured raised chicken, pork and eggs, fresh vegetables and potted herbs.

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Continued from 1A The police department will be able to relocate once Internet and computer systems are up and operational. Ward said at Monday’s work session that City Clerk/ Assistant City Manager Priscilla Murphy is working with Windstream to get the needed equipment and service in place for law enforcement’s needs.

It is anticipated the library will be closed through Saturday, June 7, with the projected opening day in the new facility at 1000 Washington St., being Monday, June 9, according to Librarian Amy Carlan.

“During this closing, patrons are encouraged to use the other branch libraries in the Piedmont Regional Library system for all book returns, checkouts and all other library services,” said Carlan.

The closest branches are in Commerce, Braselton, Nicholson, Winder and Maysville. For a complete listing and phone numbers of Piedmont branches visit prlib.org. For more library information, visit jefferson.prlib.org or the Jefferson

SCHOOLS

Continued from 1A align plans to the future high school to be constructed on already purchased property off Highway 332.

Howard showed a PowerPoint outlining the options currently being reviewed. She said feedback from the community was being sought and a survey can be found on the school system’s website where the presentation can also be found. No changes will be made for the 2014-15 school year.

Option 1 may find West Jackson Pri-

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“One such bonus item will be a new playfield. Dirt will be needed in the construction so it will be taken from land owned by the school (a borrow pit) and a new playfield created in that borrow spot,” said Dutton.

“Other bonus items include energy-saving LED lights.”

According to Dutton, the Bowen & Watson “Local Participation Plan” works. The firm held a subcontractor open house prior to receiving subcontractor proposals and had a great turnout at the meeting.

“We believe it led to the success of ac-

Public Library Facebook page.

Ward said he and Mayor Roy Plott have been asked to make a presentation about the Jefferson Station project at the Georgia Municipal Association convention in June.

MLK sidewalk project In an action item at Monday’s council session, the largest sidewalk project in the city’s history is being undertaken. J&K Utilities of Jefferson was awarded the $655,381.05 bid on the Martin Luther King Jr., Drive project.

Engineering Management Inc. (EMI) reviewed the bids and made the recommendation to accept J&K Utilties’ bid.

Jerry Hood, Chip McGaughey and Corinne Valentine of EMI served as the bid team.

The city received a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant to put toward the project and two years of state road funds, some Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax dollars and additional general fund money will make up the complete cost.

The motion to approve the resolution authorizing the project was made by Councilman Steve Kinney and seconded by Councilman Steve Quinn. It got unanimous council support.

mary School serving Pre-K through grade 2 student with West Jackson Intermediate School housing third, fourth and fifth graders. West Jackson Middle School would be for grades 7-8. For that option, there would be consideration of the sixth grade band and connection science labs at the elementary level. This option could find North Jackson and Gum Springs elementary schools keeping sixth grade.

Option 2 would convert the primary school into a middle school and Option 3 would make the intermediate school a PreK-fifth grade campus and put sixth graders into an academy at the primary school.

quiring a great turnout of local sub proposers,” said Dutton.

Fifty-six percent of the subcontractors who submitted a proposal are from within 50 miles of the project, and the work packages of the 23 local proposers totaled $3,761,419.67 – 69 percent of the Guaranteed Maximum Price. Dutton said, “This is phenomenal.”

Dutton said he is looking forward to the future and is pleased to be back building on Jackson County’s next project.

Andy Ricks, who lives 10 minutes from the project site, will be the superintendent for the project which will get under way with an official ground-breaking ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22.

POLICE REPORT Jackson County Sheriff’s Office ■■ A verbal dispute was reported May 11 at a Duck Road address where a person was yelling, cussing and creating a problem. The suspect was refused access to a phone to call a ride but then was permitted to make the call.

■■ A verbal dispute resulted in a woman being put out of a vehicle along Highway 53 on the afternoon of May 9. The woman got into an argument with her boyfriend who ordered the driver to stop the car and he made the woman get out. A deputy saw the crying woman walking along the highway. She was walking to Waffle House to wait for someone to come and pick her up.

■■ A 22-year-old driver stopped for speeding on Highway 441 at Old Kings Bridge Road on May 10 was also charged with driving under the influence after she was unsteady on her feet and unable to complete any of the field sobriety test.

■■ The driver of a vehicle stopped for an improper turn on North Broad Street in Commerce on May 9 said he was unfamiliar with the area and got lost. He appeared nervous so the deputy asked for consent to search the vehicle. The driver agreed and said he did not use drugs. His prescription bottle for Methadone was located and the driver said he got lost while driving around waiting for the pain clinic to open. He acknowledged he had a pill addiction. A warning was issued for the traffic offense.

■■ A driver making a uturn in the middle of Highway 53 at 3:15 a.m. on May 11

was charged with driving under the influence, improper u-turn and a tag light violation. The driver said she was driving from Road Atlanta looking for her hotel.

■■ A driver who repeatedly failed to maintain his lane on Highway 441 on May 11 was also charged with driving under the influence.

Smelling of alcoholic beverages, the man acknowledged he had too many but lived just a short distance away.

In fact, the man had passed his residence several miles before the traffic stop.

■■ A 73-year-old resident of a retirement home in Maysville was located May 8 after he apparently followed the night employees out the door and no one noticed him.

He has slipped out of Southern Pines previously and was not injured.

■■ The mother of an 18-year-old contacted police because of a verbal dispute. The daughter said the mother was attempting to take her tax money away and she was tired and wanted to leave but her mother refused to let her go with friends. The deputy told the mother the 18-year-old could leave if that was her choice.

■■ A possible shoplifting was reported at the Levi Outlet at Tanger Outlets on May 8. When an employee asked a man who had gone into a dressing room with several items of clothing how the items fit, one of the theft sensors feel off a garment and hit the floor. He handed her that pair of jeans and left. The dressing room was empty so the man may have taken some clothing. A description of the suspect and his vehicle plus a tag number was provided to deputies.

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ported threats being made to him by one of two individuals who have been coming into his yard at night. The complainant said he fears his home will be broken into while he is away. Extra patrol was requested for the area.

■■ A Hoschton man who loaned his vehicle to a woman on May 3 to pick up a friend in Buford had not returned the vehicle by May 5.

The man contacted authorities fearing something may happen to his vehicle.

■■ A neighbor dispute was reported May 5 in the Mt. Oliver Church Road location where a man reported his neighbor fired a shotgun and turned lights on in his direction while he was working in his garden. The dispute is related to use of a driveway.

■■ A dispute was resolved at Dan’s Food Mart in Nicholson after a customer’s bad check was made good. The customer attempted to explain the bank had erred in indicating there were insufficient funds for the $10 check and he had the documentation to show but the store owner refused to talk to him.

The owner complained the man was creating a disturbance in the store.

■■ A man who had reported his phone as stolen was able to recover it when a Commerce resident reported the phone was found on the side of Spring Street in Commerce.

■■ A harassing phone call report was filed by a woman who received information

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Jackson County graduates at the May 8 ceremony included Andy Garrison, Don Kupis, Theresa Kenerly, Malcolm E. Gramley and Jim Shaw pictured with Pat Merritt of Georgia EMC and Rope Roberts of Georgia Power Company.

Economic development graduates include locals The Board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development announces Jackson County graduates from the 2014 Region 5 Multi-Day Training Program. Class participants represented a number of professional and non-professional economic development fields, including elected officials, public servants, business leaders, educators and social service providers from 12 counties in Region 5 Georgia.

The Academy provided each of the graduates an opportunity to gain a unique understanding of the complexities of economic and community development on the local, regional and state levels.

Jackson County graduates at the May 8 ceremony included Andy Garrison, Don Kupis, Theresa Kenerly, Malcolm E. Gramley and Jim Shaw.

Created in 1993, the Academy assembles a cross-section of economic development professionals and resources to provide this training in all 12 service delivery regions in Georgia. The Board of Directors of the Academy represent public and private economic development organizations and agencies from across Georgia. Since its organization, the Academy has provided training for thousands of professional and non-professional economic developers around the state, and since 1998 the Academy has been offered annually. Georgia EMC and Georgia Power provide facilitators for the program, and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs

that her daughter had been killed in a car chase with police in Tennessee. The daughter, who is the subject of an open Department of Family and Children Services investigation, was to contact her mother to let her know she was OK. The call may have been an attempt to evade the pending case.

Braselton Police ■■ When a truck was being stopped May 6 on Spout Springs Road when an officer saw that the front seat passenger was not wearing a seat belt, the driver caused an accident when the truck struck another vehicle in the front bumper. The driver had sped up and turned into a gas station parking lot when the mishap occurred. The driver was cited for driving on a suspended license and no insurance and the passenger was wanted on warrants from Florida and in Gwinnett County. When she was told she was being taken to jail, she wanted to leave her personal property with the man. She took off her shoes and the officer saw a small marijuana joint and folded dollar bills. Inside the bills, which were also found in the other shoe contained a small, clear plastic bag of suspected methamphetamine. She was taken to the Hall County Jail.

■■ A man reported his Canadian passport missing during a stay at Chateau Elan on May 6. The man said he had the passport in his possession at Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport on the previous day.

provides staff support to this important program.

“One of the goals for the multi-day regional Academies is to encourage multi-county cooperation,” says Corinne Thornton, director of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development. “Many times the participants discover the issues facing their community are the same as those facing other communities in their region, and can then combine limited resources to address the issue.”

The Academy’s multi-day program, taught one day a month over a four-month period, includes training in the basics of economic and community development, plus specialized segments on business recruitment and retention, tourism product development, downtown development, planning and other essentials for community success. In addition, the curriculum features specific leadership skills such as consensus building, ethics in public service, collaborative leadership and other segments needed for effective community leadership in economic development. Local elected officials may receive certification training credits through the Association County Commissioners of Georgia and the Georgia Municipal Association for completion of this program.

The next Region 5 Georgia Academy for Economic Development will begin in February 2015. For more information on the next session, contact Kathy Papa at 770-362-7078 or by email at Kathy.papa@dca.ga.gov

■■ Owners of Kirin Asian restaurant contacted police after being repeatedly contacted by Yellow Pages USA about an agreement which they did not sign or authorize. The Better Business Bureau has been contacted.

A domestic violence incident became physical outside a Jessie Cronic Court resident on May 8. A former boyfriend who was extremely drunk arrived at the home and he was permitted to stay overnight. The following day, he became angry when he saw messages on her phone which he did not like and began to argue with her inside the car in the garage. A roommate came out and the woman got out of the car to go to neighbors when she was chased down by the man and thrown to the ground. The man left when police were being called.

The woman sustained injuries which were documented by police.

■■ A driver stopped along Interstate 85 on a window tint violation on May 9 told police when asked that he had marijuana in his vehicle.

The marijuana was seized as

evidence.

■■ Someone entered a 1999 Ford truck parked in the Publix shopping center on Highway 211 around noon on May 9 and took a purse containing $500 cash, a checkbook, driver’s license and a cred card.

■■ A juvenile suspected of taking pills in a possible suicide attempt on May 9 was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center by Hall County EMS from a Mulberry Park Drive location.

■■ A man reported he had misplaced $252 in cash at Waffle House on Highway 53. He was unsure if he left it on the counter or dropped it in the parking lot.

Jefferson Police ■■ Two vendors at Pendergrass Flea Market got into an argument April 27 after one asked two men praying outside on the ground as a part of their religion. They said they were Muslim and praying to their god. The two vendors have had conflicts in

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Beach music, sand & fun What do you get when you combine a sandy beach, pails and shovels and lots of kids?

A day of fun at the Braselton Beach Bash held May 10. Vendors filled Braselton Park with food from BBQ to cotton candy and ice cream, peanuts and snow cones, from hot dogs to jerk delights and a variety of clothing, jewelry, bags, services, and more. There was face painting and a magic show with Ron Vedder, pictured left, plus fun to be had on inflatables, a climbing wall and bungee jump. Musical entertainment included the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County, Lisa Martin and the evening’s highlight with A1A. See LeAnne Akin’s photo gallery from the Beach Bash at ClickThePaper.com

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portation for the design after the Town of Braselton had attempted three previous times to get the nod from GDOT for similar work.

The project should be substantially completed without 180 calendar days of the start date.

During discussion of the project at the May 8 work session, Town Manager Jennifer Dees said the first attempt to make the needed improvements along Highway 53

date back 11 years. Dees said Clerici is to be credited for innovative ideas .

“I am very excited about the project,” said Dees.

The town is serving as the lead agency on the project through an intergovernmental agreement with Jackson County. The Georgia Department of Transportation will provide 90 percent of the total project cost or $914,841.76 with Braselton and Jackson County each contributing 10 percent. With the bid coming in below the engineer’s projections, the amount to be paid by the town and the county will be $114,710.44

FARMERS MARKET Continued from 1A

Herbs by Deb from Winder will have, in addition to herbs, annuals, perennials, blueberry bushes and vegetable plants.

B&B Enterprises from Flowery Branch will have honey, creamed honey and honey pots while Slice of Georgia Corp from Zebulon will have dips and dressings, fruit and nut butters, jams and jellies, pickles and relish, fruit fillings plus salsa and sauces. Some of the products are certified organic and/or gluten free while most are all natural.

Finch Creek Farm just over in Barrow County will be offering organic vegetables.

Green Acres of Braselton will have local, natural and organic produce, farm products and canned goods.

Parking is available on Frances Street, in the vacant lot across from the market, at the Braselton Library

or in the back of Northeast Georgia Bank. Please leave spaces next to building for bank customers during banking hours.

Public restrooms are available at the Braselton

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At Monday’s brief business meeting, Dees mentioned the Braselton-Stover House is now being operated by Mary and Marvin Stover’s son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Lauren Stover. Since the elder Stovers have moved out of the town limits, there has been a new appointment to the Braselton Urban Redevelopment Agency to replace Stover.

The council members voted to accept the nomination of Indria Bashley to serve the town on this agency.

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Braselton Downtown Director Amy Pinnell invites visitors to downtown Braselton early to check out the shops of the area.

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the past but management still places their booths side by side. Management was called to the scene and agreed to talk with both parties later.

■■ A Jefferson woman told police someone was unsuccessful in an effort to open a Sears charge account in her name between April 29 and May 7.

■■ Police units responded to a May 7 bomb threat at Jackson County Comprehensive High School. Units stood by from just before 2 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. Police returned to the school the following morning for another bomb threat. Personnel assisted in securing the exists until the all-clear was given just before 11 a.m.

■■ A suspicious vehicle was reportedly parked on Skyline Drive on May 7 and the law enforcement officer responding to the scene was greeted by a man who said he was being harassed by police because the person who made the complainant was a police officer with another jurisdiction. The man grew loud and refused the officer’s request to calm down. The officer’s attempt to calm the man to get information about why he was there were unsuccessful and a supervisor arrived at the scene. He witnessed similar behavior from the man who said he was waiting to pick up his grandson at the school bus stop and was tired of being harassed.

He said he would file a complaint with the GBI. ■■ A driver sustained a broken side mirror when a soccer ball cleared the cross bar at the Jim Joiner Recreation Center and struck the car traveling along Old Pendergrass Road on May 6.

■■ A customer of a Jefferson Junction pet store returned a $250 puppy within 24 hours of purchase per the owner’s agreement after having the dog checked out by a veterinarian who said the animal was very sick. The clerk at the store refused to honor the owner’s agreement without his permission.

■■ A woman who got into a fight with her boyfriend took a bunch of the boyfriend’s pills, according to her mother who reported a possible drug overdose.

The woman was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital by Med 5.

■■ A possible drug overdose victim refused transport on May 6 when police were called.

■■ An Athens Street businesswoman contacted police after a man came to the business on May 6 saying his children were hungry and begging for food. The woman said she wanted to help if the children were in need. An effort to locate the man at the address he provided were unsuccessful.

■■ A Silver Bell Road resident reported the theft of a wedding ring on May 4.

■■ A criminal trespass was reported at an Athens Street address where a surveillance camera captured the image of a suspect in a

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■■ A financial transaction card case was reported May 5 at Dollar General after a man attempted on two occasions to load money onto a VISA gift card using half a dozen credit cards.

■■ A man driving an ATV on Spinner Drive was advised May 5 that he could not operate the ATV on the roadway.

■■ A Jefferson resident reported May 5 he had lost his Glock after placing it on the back of his truck and forgetting it was there when he drove off. A search of his route to Commerce was retraced but the weapon has not been found.

■■ A domestic disturbance was reported May 9 at a Fairlane Drive home where a woman said her husband was prohibiting her from getting her purse so she could leave for a while. The man said he wanted her to go after they argued over small stuff and he was not keeping her from leaving.

■■ A criminal damage as reported May 11 at a Highway 124 location where a man said his property had been thrown outside the house as the lease was expiring. A TV was busted during the incident which may have involved the other tenant.

■■ A possible burglary was reported May 10 at an Indian Springs Drive location and two juveniles were questioned. The owner of the property was contacted and will address the situation.

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church news Hoschton United Methodist Church invites everyone to worship with them at 11 a.m. on Sundays. Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., in Hoschton.

Contact the church office at 706-654-1422 sss The Church of Hoschton announces several upcoming events. On Saturday, May 17, a ladies brunch entitled “A Bouquet of Blessings”

will be held at the Braselton Community Room. Guest speaker will be Capricia Williams with special music by Charity Williams. Tickets are $7 and available at the church office.

On Saturday, May 31, the Ladies Faith and Fellowship will be having a yard sale at the home of JoNan Warwick at 8422 Pendergrass Road in Hoschton.

Proceeds from both the brunch and yard sale will go toward the building fund. The church also invites the community to

worship with them. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. with the morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening worship at 6. Wednesday night prayer and Bible study is at 7 p.m.

For more information, contact Pastor Cory Sexton at 678234-9408 or 706-654-8415.

The church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton. sss Center Union Baptist Church at 302 Ednaville Road in Braselton will hold a singing beginning at 6 p.m. on May 18 featuring The Homeland Boys.

OBITUARIES Ed Abeling

Died May 11, 2014 Edward “Ed” Abeling, 78, of Jefferson, died Sunday, May 11, 2014.

Ed lived in Jefferson for 14 years. He loved yard work, his family and church family. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Flowery Branch for more than 12 years where he was a member of the Amazing Grace Sunday school class.

Ed was a Mr. Fix It and attended trade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, for printing. He was preceded in death by a son, Eddie Michael Abeling.

Survivors include his wife, Edna Abeling; son, Danny Abeling and wife Connie of North Carolina; daughters, Brenda Crosby and husband Jackie of Kathleen and Theresa Hildreth of Jefferson; brother, John Abeling and wife Betty of Kentucky; sister, Carolyn Seimer and husband Ron of Kentucky; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Zion Hill Baptist Church, located at 4100 Falcon Parkway in Flowery Branch. The Rev. Scott Wilson will be officiating. Interment will be held following services at Jackson Memorial Park Cemetery in Commerce.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, May 15, 2014

Sarah Austin

Died May 8, 2014 Sarah Austin, 78, died Thursday, May 8, 2014.

A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late ODell Gray and Dora Kellum Gray King.

Mrs. Austin was retired from Food Service at the University of Georgia. Mrs. Austin was a member of Midway Christian Church.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Midway Christian Church with the Rev. John Birchfield officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Wayne (Sherryl) Austin and Keith (Elizabeth) Austin; and grandchildren; Caleb Austin, Colton Austin, Desiree Middlebrooks and Bethany Austin.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 15, 2014

Mary Lourene Baird

Died May 9, 2014 Mrs. Mary Lourene Baird, 90, entered into rest Friday, May 9, 2014.

Born in Barrow County, she was a daughter of the late John Williamson and Eula Mae Cruce Parks. A graduate of the Winder High School, she was a charter member of the Hoschton Church of God of Prophecy and held many positions in the church for many years.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Talmadge Baird; brothers, Ernest Parks, Howell Parks and Roy Parks; and sisters, Pauline Banks, Jennie Mae Sloan, Sammie Hutchins and Johnnie Smith.

Survivors include her son and daughter- in-law, James Harry and Joanne Baird of Flowery Branch; daughters,

Wanda and the late R.B. Stinchcomb of Braselton and Sara Lewis of Winder; grandchildren, Chuck Stinchcomb of Braselton, Eddie and Kim Butler of Hoschton, T.J. and Angie Stinchcomb of Concord, Chip and Christi Stinchcomb of Flowery Branch, Gary and Dawn Compton of Flowery Branch, Marty and Gena Baird of Gainesville, Brian and Jennifer Freeman of Winder and Anthony and Karee Fleeman of Winder; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, May 11, 2014, at the Hoschton Church of God of Prophecy in Hoschton with Brother Thomas Holmes and Brother David E. Smith officiating.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, May 15, 2014

Marie Andre Bullwinkle

Died May 8, 2014 Marie Andre Bullwinkle, 96, of Flowery Branch, died Thursday, May 8, 2014.

Born in New York, she was a longtime resident of Sarasota, Fla. A graveside service will be held in New York at a later date.

Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

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Maida Johnson Forrester

Died May 6, 2014 Maida Johnson Forrester, 89, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

Born and raised in Canton, she was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Canton.

Mrs. Forrester retired from Southern Bell after 40 years with perfect attendance. She was preceded in death by her husband Lamar Forrester.

Survivors include her sisters Mary Glenn Johnson Mitchell and Rachel Johnson Christy, both of Hoschton; and 10 nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, May 9, 2014, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Morris officiating. A private interment was held at Cherokee Memorial Gardens in Canton.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be to Paws4Vets, 1121 C- 324 Military Cut Off Road, Wilmington, NC 28405 or Homestead Hospice, 1561 Lenru Road , Suite A, Bogart GA 30622.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, May 15, 2014

Rudene Maddox

Died May 6, 2014 Rudene Maddox, 89, of Winder, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

She was a daughter of the late June and Flora Simmons Cooper and was a Barrow County native. Mrs. Maddox was a member of Duncan’s Creek Congregational Church and was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Grover “Jack” Maddox.

Survivors include her husband, Walter Ford of Winder; children, Sara Ann Ford of Winder and Donald

Dean Maddox of Panama City Beach, Fla.; brother, Lewis Cooper of Destin, Fla.; six grandchildren, a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held Friday, May 9, 2014, in the Duncan’s Creek Congregational Church Cemetery with the Rev. Dee Dillin officiating.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 15, 2014

Tammy Lynn Hall Moore

Died May 10, 2014 Tammy Moore, 47, of Barrow County, died Saturday, May 10, 2014. Tammy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and daughter.

She is preceded in death by grandparents, Clarence and Hattie Bradley Hall and Gerald and Essie Dailey Hammond. Tammy was a woman of faith. She was a dedicated member of The People’s Baptist Church in Jefferson where she held many jobs.

She taught Sunday school, volunteered to coordinate Vacation Bible School and helped with many other activities. Tammy loved her church family.

Survivors include her husband, Dennis Moore; daughters, Jessica Cheek, Kayla Cheek (Allen) Brand and Hali Cheek; stepdaughters Jessica Moore and Paige Moore; grandson, Jaxon Lewis; parents, Nathaniel and Linda Hammond Hall; sister, Patti Hall (Timmy) Powell; brother, Rex (Anita) Hall; and special friends, Rosa and Grady Higgins.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Smith Funeral Home in Winder with burial in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 15, 2014

Helen J. Motes

Died May 11, 2014 Helen J. Motes, 82, of Jefferson, died Sunday, May 11, 2014.

Born in Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Roy J. Motes Sr. and the late Mae Belle Bradbury Motes.

Ms. Motes was a member of the first graduating class of Jefferson High School and graduated from Perry Business College. She was retired from the Georgia Department of Labor after 34 years of service in the Gainesville area and retired from the Jackson County Board of Commissioners as executive assistant to the county manager. Ms. Motes was also a member of the Victory Baptist Church in Jefferson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, R.J. Motes Jr., and her son-in-law, Harry M. McDonald Jr. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, David and Pam Motes of Nicholson; daughter, Elizabeth Motes of Jefferson; grandchildren, Rebecca Motes (Asa) Poole, Robert Motes of Jefferson and Katie McDonald (James) Bowen of Jacksonville, N.C.; and nephew, Chris (Gail) Motes of Jefferson.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Mr.

Contact Calvin at 706-654-3674. sss Arbor Pointe Church began a new worship series, entitled “Make Or Break” on April 27. The five-week series is focusing on building – and keeping – healthy boundaries in relationships. The church will also host a couples’ enrichment class on Monday nights called “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage.” For more information or to register for the class, visit www.arborpointe.org. You’re invited to worship every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 115 Towne

Charlie Howington officiating. The burial followed in the Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson.

Memorials may be made to the Ronnie Green Heart Center, 743 Spring St., Gainesville, GA 30501.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, May 15, 2014

Leonard Powers

Died May 8, 2014 Leonard Powers, 86, of Flowery Branch, formerly of Yonkers, N.Y., died Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Father Eric Hill officiated.

Born May 19, 1927, in Yonkers, N.Y., he was a son of the late James and Viola Glosque Powers. He moved from Yonkers to the area 13 years ago and was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Mr. Powers had worked for the Westchester County Government and had been supervisor at the Yonkers Racetrack where he loved talking with all the patrons. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Powers and Jack Powers.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Rita Powers; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Cheryl Powers of Queensbury, N.Y.; daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Bernie Wolcott of Flowery Branch; and grandson, T.J. Wolcott of Flowery Branch.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, May 15, 2014

Ricky D. Pruitt

Died May 12, 2014 Ricky D. Pruitt, 53, of Jefferson, died Monday, May 12, 2014.

Born in Winder, he was a son of Linda Faulkner Gregory of Pendergrass and the late George Henry Pruitt.

He was self-employed as a carpenter and mechanic. In addition to his father, Ricky was preceded in death by his grandparents, Perry Faulkner, Ina Mae McDonald, Bertie Lee Pruitt and Clarence Pruitt.

Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his brothers, Tony Pruitt and Tommy (Lisa) Pruitt, all of Pendergrass; nieces, Melinda and Jennifer Pruitt; great-nephew, Taylor Lee Pruitt-White; aunt, Mary Meadow; stepbrother, Robert (Brandy) Gregory; stepnieces, Kaitlyn Gregory and Chelsea Moore; and greatnephews, Johnathan and Silas Gregory.

The funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Page officiating. The visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 5 pm. on Thursday.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, May 15, 2014

Doris Ivey Pulliam

Died May 7, 2014 Doris Ivey Pulliam of Duluth, formerly of Winder, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014.

A native of Gainesville, she was a daughter of the late George and Carrie Whiting Ivey. She was also preceded

Center Parkway in Hoschton.

Nursery is provided, and Sunday School is offered through fifth grade. Visit www.arborpointe. org. sss Covenant Baptist Church is now meeting in West Jackson Primary School on Highway 53 in Braselton.

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in death by her husband, the Rev. Ray H. Pulliam. Mrs. Pulliam worked for many years as an LPN at Russell Nursing Home and was a member of the former Garden Heights Baptist Church.

Survivors include her children, Joe H. and Angela Pulliam of Winder and John Pulliam and Rick Weaver, both of Duluth; grandchildren, Victor Blaine Pulliam, Mary Alice Pulliam and Carrie Elizabeth Pulliam; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Lou Nell Justice and Madge Stone, both of Gainesville.

A graveside service was held Saturday, May 10, 2014, in Barrow Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Fred Plate officiating.

Carter Funeral Home of Winder The Paper, May 15, 2014

Robin Lynn Rabun

Died May 9, 2014 Robin Lynn Rabun, 30, of Loganville, died Friday, May 9, 2014.

Survivors include her son, JD; mother, Lynn Dove; grandfather, Jerry “Pop” Rabun; aunts and uncles, Allison and Daniel Flis and Cris and Van Rabun; cousins, Amanda and Shawn Flis, Jacob and Beverly Rabun andAdam and Leah Hubbard; and other loving, caring family and friends.

Robin accomplished a lot in her time with us; she wrote and published a children’s book “Just Little” as well as being a talented artist. Her greatest triumph in her life was the birth of her son JD and being an amazing, loving mother. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Margie Rabun.

A private ceremony will be held by family and friends.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, May 15, 2014

William Bruce Rainey

Died May 6, 2014 William Bruce Rainey, 46, of Auburn, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Rainey.

He was a lifelong resident of Barrow County and was a member of Midway United Methodist Church. He was employed as a diesel mechanic with Gwinnett County and was a former Barrow County volunteer firefighter.

Survivors include his wife, Lorhetta Rainey; children, Mary Elizabeth Thompson and William Benjamin Rainey, both of Auburn; mother, Carolyn Harrison Rainey of Auburn; and brother, Keith Rainey of Carl.

A funeral service was held Friday, May 9, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation or the American Cancer Society.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 15, 2014

Tommie Jean Ray

Died May 6, 2014 Mrs. Tommie Jean (Satterfield) Ray, 74, of Gainesville, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth.

Memorial services were held Friday, May 9, 2014, at Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel with the Rev. Darin Cain officiating.

Born April 30, 1940, she was a native of Hall County and the daughter of the late Hoyt Lee Satterfield and Fannie Lou (Allison) Satterfield. She was a member of Dewberry Baptist Church No. 2 and was retired from Second Debut in Gainesville.

Survivors include her husband, Larry Ray; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Karen Peck of Fitzgerald, Greg and Lisa Peck of Hull and Chad Peck of Gainesville; stepchildren and spouses, Deidre L. Ray, James L. and Janice Ray and Michael D. Ray, all of Canton, and Bri Dickson of Gainesville, who was a special granddaughter of the home; brother and sister-inlaw, Larry and Rita Satterfield of Dahlonega; Bobbie and Charlie Conner of Lula; sisters, Betty Spardling of Seneca, S.C., Sonja and Ray Freeman of Braselton, Connie and David Garrison of Gainesville and Carol Bennett of Commerce; 15 grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Tommie’s name to Peachtree Christian Hospice, 3430 Duluth Park Lane, Duluth, GA 30096, or your favorite charity .

Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel, Gainesville The Paper, May 15, 2014

Nick Ryscamp

Died May 10, 2014 Nicholas “Nick” Eli Ryscamp, 19, of Hoschton, died Saturday, May 10, 2014.

He was a graduate of Jackson County Comprehensive High School. He loved the Lord and his friends and lived life to the fullest. He was loved by a lot and known by many.

Survivors include his parents, Jeff and Diane Harris Ryscamp of Hoschton; grandparents, Roy and Patricia Ryscamp of Jacksonville, Fla., and James and Joann Harris of Winder; brother, Timothy Ryscamp of Hoschton; sisters, Kayla Smith (Justin) and Amber Silva (Kyle), both of Woodstock; nieces and nephews, Tyler and Denver Smith and Daniel, Noah and Jonathan Silva; and several aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2014, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Dave Wilson officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 15, 2014

Marilyn Ann Taynor

Died May 5, 2014 Marilyn Ann Taynor, 74, of Auburn, died Monday, May 5, 2014.

The family will hold a private memorial at a later date with arrangements to be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548. www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

The Paper, May 15, 2014

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Promise land and glorious plans abound

Cory Sexton

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On Sunday, May 4, THE Church of Hoschton enjoyed our second annual Homecoming services, and while all homecomings should be special this one was most special indeed because we were able to celebrate them at our future home on Sam Freeman Road.

We are always excited about commemorating another year of God’s blessings upon our church family and there are always too many blessings to list, but this year we were able to look back and see how God guided and provided through the purchase of property that we never imagined owning.

In December, we were able to complete the purchase of 29.65 acres at what we all feel is an ideal location. We began cleaning and clearing and planning in January and we worked (sometimes feverishly) right up until the last weekend before Easter in order to have sunrise service and breakfast there at our future home. As soon as Easter services were complete, we began working again preparing for homecoming and revival services which we have just completed. What a tremendous blessing to work together and see the hand of God move as we follow His lead!

As we work with engineers and architects and bankers and the like, we are reminded of how Big our God is and how small we are in comparison. We have wonderful plans, which we will detail at some later time, and believe that God will provide and the community will profit from and be blessed by. That is enough bragging for the moment, even though our boast is upon God. In our development efforts and plans we have found a kindred spirit and encouragement from the historical books of Ezra and Nehemiah as well as the prophetical books of Zechariah and Haggai. In the event that you are unfamiliar with the history contained in these writings, I want to summarize them and hopefully apply them in just a few words.

The year is approximately 536 BC, Babylon has fallen to Persia and the captivity of Israel is coming to the end. A small remnant of the nation of Israel have a desire to return to their homeland and begin their rebuilding process.(Sounds Familiar to THE Church of Hoschton) When they arrive they have very little money, the Temple is gone, the walls of the city are gone, their houses are gone, and they are now surrounded by folks who are unconcerned, but through trials and difficulties, test and delays, outside attacks and the occasional internal failure this remnant perseveres and completes that task. The new city wasn’t as big, the new walls not as high, the new temple not as ornate but God spoke and said “you build it and I will fill it with my Glory!”

We very much identify with these things. We have nearly 30 acres of promise land, without any structures. We have glorious plans, without gobs of money.

But we read how God enabled them to rebuild in very difficult conditions and with less funding and we become encouraged. We serve the same God and He is a God of promise. We are in a great community that has been supportive of our every move. We have great neighbors who seem to be excited about our plans.

And we have a wonderful Church family that is in lock step with one another to accomplish what God has called us to do!

We also notice in these passages that as they were in need God would send help, either in a decree from the King, money from the coffers, or help in the form of new visionaries that could see the value of the project they were involved in. And we are further encouraged knowing that as needs arise God will provide for those needs as only He can. THE Church of Hoschton will someday (soon) call Sam Freeman Road our home, but until then we are happy to serve and wait upon the Lord. Do you have a Church Home? Are you apart of something bigger than yourself? Has God called you for a purpose? I sincerely hope so and if not, come see us, we will gladly share our plan and purpose with you!

– Rev. C The Rev. Cory Sexton is pastor of the Church of Hoschton, which meets at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton.

Dean of Gwinnett Hall Baptist College, he also has Cory Sexton Ministries, a Christian growth and leadership ministry. Contact him at 678-234-9408 or revcsexton@ gmail.com

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Him. We invite you to join each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for Bible class and 10:30 a.m. for worship service.

Nursery and children’s church is provided. Todd Coble is the pastor and you may reach him at 678316-0273. Visit covbc.org. sss New Community Church has a new series, The Starting Point, which began April 13. Church starts at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays at 4532 Highway 53 in the auditorium of Lawson Funeral Home.

Join Pastors Mike McGuire and Joey Durmire as we gather together as a faith community. Call the church office at 706-6580300 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

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Lifeline of Northeast Georgia Medical Center offers new option A Navy veteran is just one of many people maintaining their independence thanks to the added safety, confidence and security of a new product offered by Lifeline of Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Lifeline’s HomeSafe service, which was installed in P.G. Caudell’s home in Banks County earlier this year, is a new wireless emergency medical alert system.

“I am able to spend my time taking care of my 25 acres of land and planning an annual naval ship reunion without worrying,” says Caudell, “I am comforted to know I have the ability to call for help 24 hours a day, with the touch of a button.”

Caudell was born in 1925 and grew up in Banks County before joining the Navy.

Shortly after being honorably discharged, he married Ruby Roberson in 1947 and returned to his hometown.

During the next 10 years, they had three daughters: Carolyn, Debbie and Kathy.

Caudell worked for Johnson & Johnson until the late 1970’s, when he was forced to retire earlier than planned due to back problems from injuries sustained during World War II. After many surgeries, he now has advanced neuropathy in his legs from nerve damage.

Ruby passed away in Au-

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Navy veteran and Banks County resident P.G. Caudell has peace of mind knowing he can call for help 24 hours a day with Lifeline’s new Homesafe service, a wireless emergency medical alert system. Lifeline volunteer Steve Wentz (right) installed the system in Caudell’s home earlier this year. gust 2008, after 62 years of marriage. Caudell lived alone for several years after her passing, but, due to his age and increasing weakness in his legs, his daughters began researching options for a medical alert device so he could get help in an emergency.

Mr. Caudell and his daughters met Dianne Appling, Lifeline coordinator at Northeast Georgia Health

System, at a local health fair, where they learned about the Lifeline system.

“Many seniors today have given up their landlines and only use cell phones,” says Appling. “In the past, we were unable to provide Lifeline for those without a home phone, but now HomeSafe gives access to help with no landline needed.”

If you are 65 years or older and live alone, Lifeline can

provide fast access to help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for just $50 per month.

Seniors who do not have a home phone can experience increased peace of mind with the HomeSafe Wireless System, though Lifeline also offers standard service for those who have landlines.

For more information about Lifeline services, call 770-219-8899 or visit www. nghs.com/Lifeline.

Appling shared latest news about Lifeline at health fair Billy and Shirley Mundy, residents of Chadwick Farms, were among those at the recent health fair hosted at Medical Plaza 1. The Mundys have been married for 59 years and he served in the United States military for 24 years, serving in 27 states and 16 foreign countries.

They talked with Dianne Appling of Lifeline, which is marking its 31st anniversary this year. Appling said her volunteers who go into the homes of clients to ensure their equipment is properly installed and functioning to connect them with needed potentially life-saving contact that gives them and their family peace of mind offer time, touch and talk.

“We make that personal-

ized contact with each of our clients,” said Appling.

One client of 23 years is a disabled man who credits Lifeline with saving his life.

Stories like that are why Appling says she has a heart for what she does. “We take care of you.”

Peace of mind is what Lifeline provides and has been providing for decades.

A new product will soon be debuting to provide that same level of peace of mind outside the home for people who are on the go.

For more information on Lifeline, contact Dianne Appling at 70-219-8899 or Dianne.appling@nghs.com.

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A mama can be more than just a mother There are names for parents in the animal world that are periodically used. In horses, you have a mare and stallion, sometimes referred to as the dam and sire. Donkeys have parental terms like jack and jenny, which are really not fair to people named Jack or Jenny. In deer, you have a doe and a buck.

I have often wondered why our vast English language has such limited terms for human parents.

In official terms, we have mother and father. It doesn’t matter if she was only a birth mother and the father was only a contributing male. Those names often appear on a birth certificate as just mother and father.

Of course, we carry that over to other breeds. In the Walt Disney classic, “Bambi,” we always called the older female deer Bambi’s mother. When a hunter shot her, we cried about Bambi’s mama, not Bambi’s doe.

I have a friend who was adopted. His real mama is the woman who raised him and is still a vital part of his life.

Another friend recently reunited with her birth mother after her adopted mother had died. The birth mother is now a vital part of her life.

That’s not always the case.

The person who gives you life is not always the person who impacts your life. We call them both mothers, but only one generally fulfils that role.

A mother, or a mama, is a person who kisses hurt places, makes sandwiches, drives you to choir practice, hugs you when you needed it most and has an unconditional love for you.

This is the time we collectively honor them.

If you whine, gripe or moan about honoring a mama who loves you, then shame on you.

A month from now, we

Harris Blackwood can heap praise on daddies, but this is the time for mamas and today we salute and show our love for you.

If your mama is in a nursing home and doesn’t recognize you anymore, go see her anyway. Your words of love may penetrate through crusty layers of a hell called Alzheimer’s disease.

If your mama can’t see, go and let her touch your face with her hands. Tell her you love her.

I have a friend who was robbed of her sight nearly half a century ago. She gave birth to a daughter she has never seen, but the truth is, she has more vision than most folks. She is a mama.

Hallmark makes pretty cards, but write down your own words. Tell you mama how much you liked the way she made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or sewed on your Scout patches. Tell her you loved the way she loves you.

I realize that in today’s world, we can’t always be present with our mamas.

Folks are spread out all over this country.

If all else fails, there is the telephone. We don’t live in an era of expensive long distance anymore. Call your mama and give her the words of your heart and listen to the words of hers.

As the late great Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant once said in a TV commercial for the phone company: “Call your mama. I wish I could call mine.”

Amen, Coach.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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Merle’s treasure trove of stories Lately, I’ve been thinking about the treasure trove that can be found in life’s challenging times — the wisdom, the victories, the emotional muscle built and, of course, the stories.

As those who know me well often say with a smile, “It’s always about the story with her.”

It fascinates me to see what the journey of life will drill into our souls and our minds and how it can turn so effortlessly into songs, books, poetry, movies and kitchen table stories that will entertain, provoke and evoke.

Recently I watched a PBS documentary on country music legend Merle Haggard and was so captivated by that installment of “American Masters” that I saved it on the DVR and said to Tink when he returned home, “You must watch this and I will watch it again with you. It’s fantastic.”

He, too, knows the power of personal experience and how it can translate into phrases, dialogue and paragraphs that will enable others to look into a life so different and feel its drama. To any kid wishing to make a living one day as a storyteller, I say this:

Ronda Rich “You cannot write anything special until you have lived special.”

A college dorm, a summer spent hanging around with the same friends in the same places or a life of no adventure, tribulation or overcoming will result in no stories to tell. There are no stories of consequence to be found in safe or predictable.

When the documentary ended, Tink agreed with me; some of country music’s most enduring songs were born from Haggard’s unique perspective. His adored father died suddenly when Haggard was young, sending him into a spiral which put him in reform schools and eventually in San Quentin prison.

He had about 10 years of really hard living and poor decisions that would erupt from his soul in the form of No. 1 hits. Sitting in the audience at a Johnny Cash show at San Quentin, Hag-

gard made up his mind he would turn his life around and follow his passion for music.

From those few years at the nation’s top security prison came story songs of remarkable depth that I could never imagine or think up, for I never had that experience. An inmate led past Haggard’s jail cell toward execution later became the solemn hit, “Sing Me Back Home,” and the lament over the trouble he caused his praying mother was documented in “Mama Tried.”

A few years after his release from San Quentin, he became the youngest man in California history to receive a full pardon, thanks to Gov. Ronald Reagan.

He is exceedingly proud of the success he has had and even respectful of the decadelong detour that poured forth a bounty of material that made him a star then turned him into a legend.

Many years ago, I met Haggard. I was backstage at a Nashville television taping with a friend. We walked by his dressing room and since the door was open, my friend stopped and said, “Merle, I want you to meet someone.”

Surprisingly small in stature, he stood, gently took my hand and gallantly gave a small bow.

After a few courtesies, I remarked, “A music professor told me that opera singers consider your baritone to be pure and perfect.

You’re used as a training example.”

Never have my words flattered anyone more. He pulled back his shoulders and lifted his chin while his chest visibly expanded to puff out with pride.

“Really? Opera singers train to my voice?” He grinned from ear to ear.

“How about that!”

I thought about that day in his dressing room when I watched that documentary. His voice may be an example to operatic baritones but I believe that he is a teaching example for turning sorrows and hard times into remarkable storytelling.

May all storytellers learn from such an American master on how to turn our own lives into art.

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

Sleepwalking: The way to get things done I have sleepwalked twice in my life.

The first time, I was 9.

I got out of bed, walked downstairs, passed my parents watching television in the den, and went into the laundry room. As I reached into the dryer, my parents asked me what I was doing.

“I’m getting something to drink,” I responded vehemently. I then walked upstairs and went back to sleep.

My second sleepwalking episode happened about a couple of years ago. My wife tells me that she woke up in the middle of the night to find me standing at the foot of the bed, muttering and gesturing.

“What are you doing?”

I then turned to her and said plainly, “You don’t have to worry about me ever playing cards with you again.” I then rolled back into bed, or so she says.

The next day, when she told me of my nocturnal declaration, I didn’t remember it at all – or a dream where I vowed

Len Robbins to never play cards with someone.

Although I’ve never been much of a sleepwalker, I’ve known a few. A friend of mine used to sleepwalk nightly, and actually do things while he was sleepwalking. I would be at his apartment, hanging out with his roommate, and sleepwalking Daniel would come out of his bedroom and sometimes actually clean up or do chores. If you spoke to him, he would scream at you, usually something nonsensical like: “I’ve never been to Finland, dummy!”

And then he would wander off into the bathroom to scrub the toilet.

This sleepwalking talk got me to thinking, which

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I rarely do while awake.

Why can’t I get myself to sleepwalk and do all the things I don’t like to do while fully conscious? It would be the ultimate in multitasking. If I could accomplish at least 90 percent of my daily tasks while sleepwalking, I could get done almost half of what a normal person does while they are awake.

For instance, Sleepwalking Me would do all the things I don’t like to do: Take out the trash, replace blown light bulbs, change diapers, wash clothes, balance the checkbook, drive the kids to school, go to work, talk to people, etc.

Awake Me would then be able to concentrate on the things I need to do, but don’t currently have enough time to do because I sleep 10 hours a night.

Things like: Read a book (all of it), waterski, watch more of “The Simpsons,” finish that sequel to “Big Trouble in Little China” I’ve been writing, spend more time with the kids,

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figure out how to stop that timer on the VCR from flashing 12:01 all the time, and finally learn to breakdance.

Problem is, it’s hard to find someone to hypnotize you into becoming a sleepwalking multitasker.

I’ve tried. Right after I concocted this brilliant scheme, I went to a hypnotist, got hypnotized, but nothing has changed – other than I start quacking like a duck and jump into water whenever someone says “tornado” (or so the police officer said).

I can’t let the dream of the industrious Sleepwalking Me die, though. If you know a hypnotist that doesn’t revel in cruel practical jokes, let me know.

I’m putting off mowing the grass in hopes that I’ll realize my dream soon.

Awake Me just isn’t up to it.

Len Robbins is editor and publisher of the Clinch County News in Homerville. His column appears weekly.

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SCHOOLS

The Paper | Thursday, May 15, 2014

Area schools faring well on 2013 CCRPI scoring

By Katie Griffin

klgriffin@clickthepaper.com

Jackson County is listed as one of Georgia’s leading school districts, according to the state’s new scoring guidelines. The state Department of Education recently released the results of the 2013 College and Career Ready Performance Index, or CCRPI. CCRPI is a comprehensive school improvement, accountability and communication platform for all educational stakeholders that will promote college and career readiness for all Georgia public school students.

Implemented last year, the new accountability system reports school ratings on a scale of 0 to 100.

The Jackson County school district fared well in the overall scores and system scores.

The schools are scored generally for three categories: Elementary, Middle and High Schools. The Jackson County Elementary School score is 85.1, the Middle School score is 83.4 and the High School score is 78.6, which puts the district score at 83.3.

“We have carefully analyzed our schools’ CCRPI scores and will use them as a part of our continuous improvement cycle. The data used in calculating the CCRPI is information we have always carefully analyzed.

However, we will use it to strengthen the process,” said Dr. April Howard, Superintendent of Jackson County Schools.

The state average in Elementary Schools is 78.5, Middle Schools 75 and High School average is 72. Jackson County Schools clearly scored higher than the state averages, which is good news.

“We are still concerned that the while it supports a growth model, the majority of the elementary and middle grades score based on one assessment (CRCT). The most important aspect now is for the formula to be stabilized so there can truly be an ‘apples to apples’ comparison over time. If we change the formula again, our stakeholders will be even more confused and are likely to lose confidence in the validity of the index,” said Howard.

Other local school systems also scored above the state average. Commerce Primary School got 97.8 and the Elementary School scored 94.1, Commerce Middle School (5th grade) scored 75.1 and Commerce Middle School (grades 6-8) got a 82.9 and Commerce High School 82.2. Since the grade levels at Commerce Schools are configured differently in the buildings, the fifth grade gets a separate elementary score because the fifth grade is housed at Commerce Middle School.

“We still have a lot to learn about the revised CCRPI to better understand the ‘behind the scenes’ calculations. Our plan is to have our system and school administrators trained on the revised CCRPI in order to better explain the scores to teachers, parents and the community. We understand and appreciate that our scores would not be possible without our classroom teachers and paraprofessionals who are dedicated to seeing achievement growth with every student,” said Dr. Joy Tolbert, Superintendent of Commerce City Schools.

Jefferson City Schools also scored above

We still have a lot to learn about the revised CCRPI to better understand the ‘behind the scenes’ calculations. Our plan is to have our system and school administrators trained on the revised CCRPI in order to better explain the scores to teachers, parents and the community.

Dr. Joy Tolbert Superintendent, Commerce City Schools the state average. Jefferson’s Elementary School score is 93.6, Middle School score is 89.9 and High School score is 80.8.

“Overall, we are happy with being above the state average, although I would like to see all scores in the 90’s,” said Dr. John Jackson, Superintendent of Jefferson City Schools.

“We understand there is a new way of doing things and we are still getting in line with the new system requirements. We are doing the best we can and it shows. So where there are problems, we will be open and honest with the situation and work in the direction we want to go.”

Jackson said that for some reason, the higher the grade, the lower the score. He does not have an explanation for this, but would like to see the upper grades scoring better in the near future.

About Georgia Georgia is one of 10 states initially granted a waiver in February 2012 from the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Once granted, Georgia began work on the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), a new statewide accountability system based on 2012 school year data that was launched as a “study year” in May 2013. Since that first “study year,” after receiving valuable feedback from our education partners and the public, DOE staff members have revised and refined the CCRPI to make a more meaningful report. The new CCRPI will be calculated from 2013 data reflecting the new calculation, and the 2012 scores will be recalculated applying the new calculation methodology to the same 2012 data. The updated calculations require schools and districts to meet greater expectations to earn high scores.

Comparisons between 2012 and 2013 results will only be valid using the recalculated results. Any comparison to the “study year” will not compare “apples to apples” and will be invalid. The new CCRPI reports display a single score for the state, local school districts and schools with non-traditional configurations (K-12, K-8, 6-12, etc.)

Appeal made for teacher

Jessica Cook, the parent of one student in the Jackson County School System whose son will enter kindergarten next year, appealed Monday to school system officials and the board of education on behalf of a teacher.

She urged the board not to accept the resignation of one devoted teacher of eight years with the system who holds three degrees.

The parent said fellow teachers and administrators request to have their children in her classroom and her peers at East Jackson Elementary School nominated her as Teacher of the Year in only her third year of teaching.

Because of allegations made against her, the teacher, who was not identified in Cook’s presentation, is not currently in the classroom. When the parent of a 5-year-old student found a bruise on the child, the school was contacted. The teacher was charged with battery after allegedly grabbing two kindergartners in early March with enough force to cause bruising.

Cook said she always thought she lived in a country where you were presumed in-

nocent until proven guilty but she sees that the teacher has been presumed guilty. “She has gotten no support” and the system has not conducted its own investigation, deferring instead to the Sheriff’s Office.

Cook urged rejection of the teacher’s resignation, which comes as other teachers are being forced out by a Reduction In Force prompted by budgetary issues. She asked that the teacher be offered a contract as soon as the allegations her have been deemed false.

Cook said she is hopeful the teacher would accept a contract offer at that time.

“We can’t afford to lose this gifted teacher,” said Cook, whose comments drew applause of support from members of the audience.

Outside the meeting, another supporter said Helen McKown is devoted to her students and she has support of fellow educators who cannot speak on her behalf. Her dreams of being a teacher were sparked as a young girl and that dream is now being jeopardized by allegations which supporters say will be found without merit.

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Dennis Patrick, Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Transportation, introduced himself to Pete Jones, R, who was hired as principal of Jackson County Comprehensive High for the next school year. The retiring Scott Smith was thanked for his service to the school system by Dr. April Howard.

Jackson County Schools Personnel Actions - May 12 School BOARd session New Hires Tammy Bray, Custodian, West Jackson Middle School William Earnest, Custodian, East Jackson Comprehensive High School Pete Jones, Principal, Jackson County Comprehensive High School Retirements Deborah Dobson, Pre-K Teacher, Maysville Elementary School (effective end of 2013-2014 SY) Transfers David Farmer, Special Education Teacher at South Jackson Elementary School to Director of Transportation Kelly Banks, Special Education Paraprofessional, West Jackson Intermediate School to West Jackson Middle School Taylor Brown, CTAE Teacher, East Jackson Comprehensive High School to Jackson County Comprehensive High School (effective 2014-2015 SY) Alan Bunn, Chorus Teacher, EJCHS to EJCHS/JCCHS (effective 2014-2015 SY) Chuck Butler, Health/PE Teacher, WJIS to JCCHS (effective 2014-2015 SY) Robert Camp, Special Education Teacher, JCCHS to EJCHS (effective 20142015 SY) Joyce Cook, EIP Teacher, North Jackson Elementary School to Teacher, Gunm Springs Elementary (effective 2014-2015 SY) Carmen Daniel, Special Education Teacher, JCCHS to WJMS (effective 20142015 SY) Kelly Davidson, Pre-K Teacher, WJPS to NJES (effective 2014-2015 SY) William Dodd, 5th Grade Teacher, MES to WJMS (effective 2014-2015 SY) Tracy Eye, 6th Grade Teacher, WJMS to MES (effective 2014-2015 SY) Angie Furney, Media Resource Specialist, EJCHS to WJP (effective 2014-2015 SY) Andrew Garner, Health/PE Teacher, EJCHS to EJMS (effective 2014-2015 SY) Stacey Hanley, Driver’s Ed Teacher, JCCHS to Special Education Teacher, EJES (effective 2014-2015 SY) Blaine Jenkins, CTAE Teacher, EJM/ EJCHS to EJCHS/JCCHS (effective 20142015 SY) Kathy Jones, CTAE Teacher, JCCHS to WJMS (effective 2014-2015 SY) Charley Langley, 3rd Grade Teacher, WJIS to MES (effective 2014-2015 SY) Debbie Mintz, Special Education Teacher, EJCHS to JCCHS/EJCHS Parrish Myers, 7th Grade Teacher, EJMS to WJMS (effective 2014-2015 SY) Stephanie Orrill, Kindergarten Teacher, GSES to Pre-K Teacher, MES (effective 2014-2015 SY) Shawanna Stevens, Special Education Teacher, WJMS to NJES (effective 20142015 SY) Andrea Waldrip, Media Resource Specialist, JCCHS to NJES (effective 2014-2015 SY) Josh Whitworth, Young Farmer

Teacher, JCCHS to EJCHS (effective 20142015 SY) Resignations/Terminations effective at the end of 2013-2014 school year Tammy Banks, 4th Grade Teacher, MES Amanda Barr, 8th Grade Teacher, WJMS Tim Beckham, 7th Grade Teacher, EJMS Keith Byrd, Driver’s Education Teacher, EJCHS Mark Capanigro, 3rd Grade Teacher, BES Dava Coleman, Science Teacher, JCCHS Sarah Cosey, 8th Grade Teacher, WJMS Jennifer Cox, 7th Grade Teacher, EJMS Nadine Crow, EIP Teacher, EJES Blakely Crumley, PE/Special Education Teacher, EJMS May Dartez, Remedial Teacher, EJMS Mark DeFoor, Math Teacher, JCCHS Dana Doss, Media Resource Specialist, NJES Clarke Drennen, Health/PE Teacher, EJCHS Kari Emerson, Kindergarten Teacher, MES Lindsey Erickson, 6th Grade Teacher, WJMS Joy Hacker, CTAE Teacher, EJMS/ EJCHS Jemele Hester, Special Education Paraprofessional, WJMS Heidi Hill, Principal, EJMS Ronald Jones, Counselor, EJMS Pam Lawson, 6th Grade Teacher, EJMS Ryan Maddox, Chorus Teacher, JCCHS Helen McKown, Kindergarten Teacher, SJES Jeff Miller, Intervention Specialist, BES Jackie Morgan, 4th Grade Teacher, SJES Adam Osborne, Math Teacher, EJCHS Becky Rainey, School Nutrition Assistant, BES Kim Reaves, 2nd Grade Teacher, MES Jennifer Shultz, Special Education Teacher, WJMS Joan Stevens, ISS/Special Education Teacher, EJMS April Toney, Pre-K Teacher, NJES Brian Turner, Graduation Coach, EJCHS Jeffery Willis, Assistant Band Director, JCCHS Other Resignations/Terminations Mike Wingfield, Special Education Paraprofessional, JCCHS (effective 4/23/14) Kenny Hall, Custodian, NJES (effective 5/16/14) Doreen Holliday, Bus Driver, SJES (effective 5/1/14) Mariann Murphy, Special Education Paraprofessional, JCCHS (effective 4/23/14) Tim Payne, 6th Grade Teacher, EJMS (effective 2014-2015 SY) Salli Pestell, English Teacher, EJCHS (effective 4/17/14) Karen Taylor, 2nd Grade Teacher, WJP (effective 2014-2015 SY)

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HEALTH

The Paper | Thursday, May 15, 2014

Poverty is major concern Trauma designation celebrated in Jackson County, shows Medical Center is busy health ranking report

By JEFF GILL

Regional staff

By Katie Griffin

klgriffin@clickthepaper.com

The fifth annual County Health Rankings by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute were recently released showing some improvements in the overall health of Jackson County residents.

Out of 159 counties, Jackson ranks No. 42 in overall health outcomes. The ranking is based on the overall quality and length of life and considers other factors like mental and physical health and low birthweight.

The county’s current ranking is significantly higher than in the past. Jackson County was ranked 53 in 2012 and 48 in 2013. This shows great progress in the overall health and living conditions of residents.

Forsyth County is ranked No. 1 and several neighboring counties ranked well with Gwinnett County as 4th, Hall County as 12th, Clarke as 16th and Barrow as 38th.

Other neighboring counties ranked lower with Banks County as No. 48 and Madison County as No. 113.

Jackson County is ranked No. 22 on Health Factors, which measures behaviors, physical environment, social and economic factors and clinical care. Poverty and education are also heavily factored into the ranking, which raises many eyebrows, but it is proven that poverty, health and education are directly related. The Social and Economic Factors ranking is No. 21 out of 159 which is fairly high. The good part about this factor is the percentage of violent crimes has improved with only 147 incidents as opposed to 2012 when there were 227 incidents. However, the issues that are worsening in the county are alarming. The Unemployment percentage is 8.7 and the Children in Poverty percentage is 21.

“Often times the poverty situations are not because of parents not working, it is when there are hard-working parents that just can’t seem to make enough or as much as they did before the economic downturn,” said Dr. April Howard, Superintendent of Jackson County Schools.

Howard explains that when a child is being raised in poverty, the child begins to worry about when his/her next meal is or if they will be able to keep the power turned on and there is a role reversal that takes place because the child worries about issues that should only affect the parent. This directly affects the child’s ability to think or focus in the classroom, therefore affecting the ability to learn and advance

properly. Howard is proud to say that the schools work hard to identify the children in poverty and offer services internally. The schools have also partnered with churches and non-profits to send food home on the weekends in the back pack program in an attempt to alleviate hunger on the weekends and therefore allowing the children to be able to focus on their schoolwork when they arrive at school on Monday morning.

“Poverty makes focus difficult,” said Howard.

Howard says Jackson County is still experiencing the effects of the economic downturn. She says she is proud of the progress the county has made but they are still not where they want to be. The graduation rates have improved and that is always something to be proud of. According to Howard, the schools are focusing on connecting students to more college readiness and meeting the needs of the individual students.

“Some students need engagement and encouragement to continue their education. We need to find those kids to find success. The high schools have done a great job in preparing the students for success,” said Howard.

One of the most influential organizations in Jackson County is the Jackson County Family Connection, a collaborative organization that links businesses, agencies and citizens together for the betterment of children and families in Jackson County.

Family Connection provides services for families and offers a gift program during Christmastime that is often times the only resource many families have to providing gifts for their children.

“Poverty is one of the main concerns we have in this community and is a major part of our annual planning process. The economy hasn’t been the best in the past few years and it has caused the already high poverty levels to increase,” said Linda Foster, executive director of Jackson County Family Connection.

Foster explained that Family Connection doesn’t want to just provide food and clothing but to try to solve the bigger problem and help families become self-sufficient for the future.

Yes, they do help with “at moment” situations and feed the hungry but Family Connection is also looking at long term solutions and providing the resources for the families to stand on their own. Career classes, job fairs, budget counseling, parenting classe, and adult education are several areas they need to focus on.

“Childhood poverty must be conquered through the parents and that is where we

must focus,” said Foster.

The health rankings also listed Jackson County as No. 52 in Clinical Care. This ranking covers issues of uninsured, the number of primary care physicians in the county, diabetic screening, the number of dentists in the county and mental health providers. This ranking has gone up and down significantly in the past four years.

In 2010, Jackson County’s Clinical Care ranking was No. 92 out of 159. In 2011, it went down to No. 76. In 2012 it was No. 48 and in 2013 it reached the highest ranking of No. 39. The yo-yo effect of clinical care in Jackson County can most likely be because of the number of residents that are uninsured as they experienced job loss and other economical factors and the number of primary care physicians in the county has remained inconsistent.

“We have many wonderful organizations that work together to help our families in need and to work toward healthy, strong and selfsustaining families. Along with the non-profit and civic groups, our faith based community is very strong and giving and reaches out and beyond their congregations to serve this whole community. Together, we can all make a difference in our families and our community as a whole,” said Foster.

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There’s no belittling a big celebration featuring the governor, food and the unveiling of a new sign.

But Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s May 5 festivities around its new trauma designation were mainly just that — a pause to recognize a milestone achievement in the Gainesville hospital’s history, officials said.

Afterward, it was back to business.

“It just gave us a title,” said Dr. John H. Adamski II, medical director of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. “It told us the state has seen we have the people and resources available, but the truth is we were practicing to that level before the designation.”

The hospital had to show it could treat serious trauma patients before it got the Level II designation in December from the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Emergency Medical Services & Trauma Office.

But since its trauma status became official, activity has picked up, and numbers are bearing that out. Between December and April, the hospital had 439 trauma cases, compared to 340 for the same period last year, said Deb Battle, director of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery.

Patients who, based on severity of their injuries, would have been flown to Level I trauma centers, such as Atlanta Medical Center and Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, now are being treated in Gainesville.

“We had something like six or seven gunshot wounds in the first month after official designation,” Adamski said during a recent interview with other trauma staff in one of the center’s two heavily equipped treatment rooms.

Georgia has four trauma designations, with the highest being Level I. Level I and Level II treat serious injuries of all types, with the biggest difference being that Level I centers must be teaching hospitals.

Even with a Level II designation, patients needing specialized attention could be sent to other hospitals. For example, burn victims would go to a designated burn center, and spinal-cord-injury victims would go to the Shepherd Clinic in Atlanta.

NGMC, which is part of Gainesville’s Northeast Georgia Health System, recognized some 15 years ago that the hospital

— as the home to one of Georgia’s busiest emergency rooms — needed to be able to treat the most serious of cases, keeping patients and their families closer to home.

A trauma study committee was later formed, “because we wanted to be sure, as we made this decision to move forward, that it was the right decision for the entire community,” said Carol Burrell, the health system’s president and CEO, during the ceremony that featured Gov. Nathan Deal, a trauma survivor and other dignitaries.

Battle was later named to her post, and she “began to work in earnest to put the processes in place to move us toward designation,” Burrell said.

Other key players were involved or later added, including Adamski, who joined NGMC in December 2012.

NGMC got the designation it had been waiting for on Dec. 16, and there was immediate jubilation among hospital officials.

“While we are extremely proud of what this means for our organization, we are even more aware of (the) designation’s true meaning — better access and higherquality trauma care for the patients we serve in Northeast Georgia,” Adamski said then.

Adding orthopedics to the trauma team proved a crucial link, and those pieces have been added since the designation.

“Whether it’s trauma or nontrauma, these are complicated fractures ... and now we have somebody who can handle it,” Adamski said.

The hospital is planning to add another orthopedic traumatologist and two more general/critical care surgeons later this year.

“When they arrive, that’s going to be an additional part of our (program) that will make things work even more efficiently,” Adamski said.

The emergency room often serves as “ground zero” for trauma cases, but it actually becomes “one of the smaller pieces” of a trauma program, Burrell said.

The effort involves many components, from emergency responders to home care services.

“It takes a full team of specialized professionals to successfully care for trauma patients ... and helping them get back to being productive members of society,” Burrell said.

Often times the poverty situations are not because of parents not working, they are hard-working but just can’t seem to make enough.

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Hall, Hamrick win individual state titles

BY KYLE FUNDERBURK AND LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Jefferson High School pole vaulter Mason Hamrick struggled at times this season but his 15-foot mark was good enough to 3-peat as the AA state champion in the AA state track and field championship held in Jefferson May 8-10.

“Winning was awesome but knowing I had the highest jump of everyone was even better,” Hamrick said. “It’s a year-round thing; you can’t just go out there one year and do it and expect that to carry on to the next year. You have to work your butt off constantly.”

Teammate James Howard earned a second-place finish, aid-

ing JHS to an overall second-place finish after Day One. But they weren’t the only Dragons that stepped up. Satchel Turpin, in his first year as a track and field athlete, nearly earned a state title in the triple jump but fell just short against Miquavius Searcy of Lamar County. Dragon Ethan Hix added a fifth-place finish in the discus and Turpin made good on his seventh-place finish in the high jump.

But the unsung hero was Dalton Hill.

After injuring his ankle at the end of a seventh-place finish in the 110 meter hurdles, Hill quickly recovered to finish third in the 300 meter hurdles. He finished the day as the third leg of Jefferson’s 4x400-meter relay team, fighting through pain the entire time.

“After the 110 hurdles, I bruised my ankle really bad on a hur-

dle. Then I hit the second hurdle in the 300 and my ankle almost gave out on me. I didn’t want to let my team down so I ran in the 4x400 and did the best I could,” said Hill.

“It was the state meet and everyone was relying on me to pick up points. My teammates motivated me to keep going and finish this last meet of the year. I knew I was ranked second or third in the 300 hurdles; after hitting that second hurdle my ankle was hurting really [bad] but I didn’t want to risk the points so I gave it all I had,” Hill stated.

And his efforts certainly paid off as Jefferson finished tied for fourth with Fitzgerald.

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Dalton Hill (Jefferson) runs through pain in one of two hurdles events. His strong performance helped the Dragons finish tied for fourth overall with Fitzgerald.

Hawks come up short in lacrosse playoff run

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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After losing in the first round of the state playoffs a year ago, the Mill Creek High School boys’ lacrosse team (10-9) found themselves in the same boat when they dropped a 13-9 decision to Johns Creek May 6.

Both teams looked to be evenly matched and played that way throughout most of the game. Mill Creek saw multiple ties, including at 2-2, 3-3 and 6-6. A goal by Zach Roper pulled the Hawks ahead 7-6 but, once the Gladiators pulled head by two, they never looked back.

The Hawks squad has had its fair share of ups and downs this season.

After giving up a few area games, all Mill Creek could do was simply fight for a playoff spot and they did just that.

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Mill Creek played its best lacrosse in April, clinching a six-game winning streak that included victories over Brookwood, Parkview and West Forsyth.

The Hawks opened the season with a close loss to Walton but punched in two wins over Duluth and Collins Hill. But a four-game losing streak plagued the Hawks, including two from two squads from Maryland in Archbishop Spalding and Severn School.

The Hawks will graduate a ton of seniors, including Will Bryan, Cooper Doyen, Andrew Eubanks, Kevin Maddox, Brandon Proctor and Michael Ward. But Mill Creek could return better than ever next season as they return some of their top players including Brine All-American Zach Roper, defensive playmaker Jake Hubbard and Sam Kibildis.

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Top: Hundreds of drift lovers piled in Road Atlanta in Braselton May 9-10 to watch drivers set the track ablaze in the annual Drift Atlanta race event. Bottom: Winner Vaughn Gittin (middle) is ecstatic over his Drift Atlanta win. For more photos, visit ClickThePaper. com.

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The Hawks gathered for a group shot before they loaded the buses for a trip to Maryland March 20.

LOCAL baseball

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LOCAL basketball

Panthers summer schedule

Jefferson to host baseball camp

Jackson County hosting hoops camp

The season for the Jackson County Comprehensive High School baseball teams may be over but May 28-31 the Panthers will be right back on the diamond as they compete in the Norcross/Wesleyan Summer Showdown.

Visit jcpantherathletics.com for the full summer schedule for the junior varsity and varsity teams.

Jefferson will host a baseball camp June 16-19 for athletes ages 6-13. The cost is $65 before June 13 and $70 after. Each camper will be given a T-shirt. The camp will allow future and current -Dragons to build on their skills while developing new ones. The camp will also receive instruction on base running, fielding, hitting and throwing from JHS coaches and players. Contest winners will be given a trophy. For more information, contact Tommy Knight at 678-313-9967.

Head coach Julie McCutcheon, along with assistant coaches Todd McCutcheon and Heather Bruce, will host a basketball skills camp from 9 a.m. to noon on May 27-29. The camp is open to girls entering second to seventh grade and will be held in the new gym.

The cost is $50 per camper. The cost includes a T-shirt, awards and refreshments on the last day of the camp. The application may be turned in on the first day of camp by 8:30 a.m. For more information, email McCutcheon at jmccutcheon@jackson.k12.ga.us or call 706-387-2006.

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SPORTS

The Paper | Thursday, May 15, 2014

Mejia departs from Gwinnett Braves; club seesaws

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

been missed in the G-Braves organization.

Mejia surpassed former G-Brave Stefan Gartrell as the all-time leader in home runs and RBIs. Often referred to as a defensive liability, no one can argue with his offensive numbers in the league. He ranked first in RBI’s, second in home runs, second in slugging percentage and second in batting average at .354. In three seasons, Mejia saw action in 287 games.

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A lot has happened in the Gwinnett Braves organization since the start of the season but the most notable is the departure of first baseman Ernesto Mejia who opted to play in Japan for the Seibu Lions. His presence will be felt against all of the Lions’ opponents and his absence has

In other news, Gwinnett got on a hot streak April 16-25 where they won seven out of 10 games. But after winning the series against Toledo, the G-Braves momentum came to a screeching halt when they dropped four games to Lehigh Valley.

The G-Braves are still looking to have an equal showing of offense and defense, which has been their Achilles’ heel multiple times

this season. Yet, they’ve had stellar pitching at times, in particularly from Cody Martin, who tossed 7.1 powerful scoreless innings while allowing six hits en route to a shutout win in game three of a four game series against Buffalo May 7.

Ryan Buchter and Wirfin Obispo have been solid as relievers and closers; Obispo is 2-0 on the year.

TRACK AND FIELD Continued from 1B

The Hawks of Mill Creek had a huge pole vault win as well in Jake Hall, who earned a state title in AAAAAA competition. Future Volunteer Tyler Woodrome finished third in the 1600-meter run.

For Jackson County, Todd Woodring had a great performance, finishing second in the 400-meter dash. A year ago, Woodring didn’t make it to state because of complications from a virus.

The Panthers finished in 16th place.

“I felt really good about the way I ran. I didn’t have anything else to give at the end,” Woodring said. “It was a hard race and there were definitely some good opponents. Quintaveon Poole beat me fair and square; he is a great athlete. It felt excellent to get on the podium; that was my objective.

I didn’t come in first but second is not too bad.”

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Todd Woodring, (in red and black) pushes for a strong finish at state.

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Area teams gear up for the golf state tournament

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

Harrison all have very strong teams this year and they will be ready,” said York.

Whether they qualified automatically or had to endure the test and trials of sectionals, local high school golf teams will be ready for a long state championship meet in Augusta May 19.

The team to beat in the girls’ match: “Lambert is the front runner for the state title. They are the defending champions and they shot 216 in their region tournament,” York said. “The good thing is that our group has continued to improve and in golf, anything can happen. I am very proud of the team chemistry with the ladies and very proud of their desire to want to get better.”

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Who: Mill Creek The coach’s perspective: “Our kids have been playing well and they are all excited about the opportunity that they have in front of them.

In practice, we are still competing every day to keep our game sharp,” said head coach Jeremy York. “The season has been a huge success with the leadership of the older players and the way the younger players have accepted their roles and performed. Everyone has bought into the team first mentality and the mentality to work very hard individually so the team can have the most success. We have had the mentality all year to “play for your teammates”.

The team to beat in the boys’ match: “In golf it is so hard to predict a winner. It is all about who plays well at that one day and which team putts well on that day. Peachtree Ridge, Colquitt, Johns Creek, Newnan, Lambert, and

Who: Jackson County The coach’s perspective: “We are looking to finish in the top 12. After losing six seniors last year, no one gave us a chance to repeat. We set goals and the men just keep working and improving each day. They are an awesome group to work with. We have had some ups and downs, but they continue to overcome the odds. I am so proud of them,” said head coach Warren Standridge.

The team to beat in the boys’ match: “North Oconee is the No. 1 team in the state in AAA,” Standridge stated.

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The Mill Creek Lady Hawks will be challenged in the AAAAAA state meet with powerful teams like Lambert. However the Hawks are riding a high note and as they pulled out all the stops to the win the Region VII championship game, defeating some of the states’ best to automatically qualify for the state meet.

JEFFERSON GETS BIG WIN IN SEMIFINALS

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The Jefferson Dragons hoist their semi-final trophies and are all smiles.

NEWS AND NOTES The Mill Creek High School baseball team pulled off the biggest upset in the state May 7 when they defeated Lambert 6-5 but the Longhorns got the best of them in the series, winning the final game to advance to the third round of the state playoffs.

In lacrosse news, multiple Hawks picked up postseason honors.

Brandon Savoie was named the Player of the Year; Zach Roper was named to the First-Team AllCounty list and Sam Kibildis, Andrew Eubanks and Jake Hubbard were named to the Second-Team list.

All six area teams (Jackson County, Jefferson and Mill Creek) have qualified both teams to the state golf meet which will take place May 19 in Augusta.

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features 2014 marks Jackson County Brevet’s finale

By Robert Wilhite

Gues columnist

If you know anything about the Jackson County Brevet, it’s probably that my bride Kelly was my inspiration and motivation to creating the event five years ago.

Now, for the same reason, I must announce that our 2014 event will be the final year of the Jackson County Brevet.

With the continual deterioration of my bride’s health, she is my #1 priority and therefore more of my time, energy and focus changes to taking care of her as best I can. Though the Brevet has created many positive outcomes, as a husband, my first priority will always be my bride.

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SCENES OF SERVICE Galilee Christian Church assembles volunteers for Serve the City Day A couple of hundred volunteers assembled in and around Jefferson on May 3 for Serve the City Day, and the results of the day of service are a more beautiful comunity.

Main Street Jefferson Director Beth Laughinghouse, city arborist Susan Russell, Public Works Director Jeff Killip, Councilman Mac Gramley and Mayor Roy Plott assisted in coordinating efforts with the volunteers.

“We set out to work on a number

of projects and it was absolutely great,” said Mayor Plott. “We got a lot done. I can’t thank Galilee enough.”

Photos representative of the work completed in downtown with the planting of flowers and placement of mulch, planting of creeping raspberry plants and placement of mulch on an eroding bank at the Jim Joiner Recreation Center and cleaning of gravestones and clearing of weeds at Woodbine Cemetery

were shown.

The downtown pocket park got a nice cleanup and beautification while Hughey Park, Marlowe Park and the playground at the Jefferson Clubhouse were also beautified.

At the council meeting, Galilee Christian Church Pastor Nick Vipperman was presented with a copy of the proclamation recognizing the Serve the City Day efforts of the congregation.

Robert Wilhite was inspired by his wife Kelly’s health issue to raise money for Aplastic Anemia research.

From the very start, you have supported our event in ways me nor anyone else could have ever imagined.

From more than 600 riders in our first year, to growing to in excess of 1,200 in our third year, this would have never happened without your support, our incredible volunteers and very generous sponsors. You helped us raise $225,000 in four years to help make a difference in an outdated treatment for Aplastic Anemia.

To each and every one of you, there are no words to express my incredible gratitude for rallying behind a humble little bike ride in Braselton.

If you have registered for our June 14 ride this year, I thank you. If you are undecided or chose not to participate this year, I hope you reconsider and join us for one last final ride through the fantastic roads of Jackson County. Having the privilege of George Hincapie attending our ride, makes it all the more special for our final ride.

We were limited to just 500 parking spots this year, and I hope you help us fill every one of them on June 14.

For more information, visit www.jacksoncountybrevet.com or check out the Facebook page.

Robert Wilhite is founder of the Jackson County Brevet.

The Jackson County Brevet has raised $225,000 since it began four years ago.

Jefferson proclamation WHEREAS, Galilee Christian Church is an inspiration and strong supporter of the City of Jefferson by porticipatinq in “Serve the City Day” on May 3, 2014; and, WHEREAS, Galilee Christian Church has been a pillar of strength durinq a time when our communities needed to know that we were not alone, and that we indeed have someone working on our behalf, not only caring but reaching out; and WHEREAS, Galilee Christian Church has led by example by going into the community in a powerful way by giving of their time and service to serve the community on numerous work projects; and W’HEREAS, Galilee Christian Church has shown a true example of Christian Love, and the volunteers who participated in “Serve the City” are a credit to the Galilee Church Family and their communities; and WHEREAS, The City of Jefferson proclaims many heart felt words of gratitude to the Galilee Christian Church family of volunteers for all the work projects on May 3, 2014 for the betterment of The City of Jefferson.

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Garden tour is Saturday

Community garden at the Village at Deaton Creek celebrated The Village at Deaton Creek celebrated the second anniversary of its Community Garden with a May 9 open house. The team headed up by Chuck and Leslie Johnson along with Dorothy Manning, Joy Werth, Lori McGarvey, Sara Heath, Kathy Ostermann, Larry Fitz, Jim Schnetzer and many others have transformed the area into a beautiful garden for the whole community to enjoy. Most recently, a butterfly demonstration garden was installed, and a wooden bridge, pictured here, was constructed by Chuck Johnson and Dave McKinney. Many plants donated by Master Gardener Dave Rusk have been added to the landscape. The gardeners were recently honored by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce with a Residential Award. See more scenes in LeAnne Akin’s photo gallery found at ClickThePaper.com

The Jefferson Garden Club is hosting its third Spring Garden Tour on Saturday, May 17, with five gardens to enjoy. Proceeds from the garden tour will be donated to the Friends of the Jefferson Library.

“You are welcome to visit the gardens in any order and to take photographs. Members of the Jefferson Garden Club will be present at all locations to answer questions and to provide assistance,” says president Betty Martin.

Featured on the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tour will be the Lister Garden which is on the family’s Higher Ground Farm; the Gramley Garden where you will be welcomed by their Bird Girl standing among re-blooming azaleas and golden threads which was purchased on a trip to Savannah; the Massey Garden has patio garden is that special tranquil area that is enjoyed throughout the year; the Wienges Garden which has a play area with and swing set and little playhouse for the enjoyment of children; and the Kupis Garden where the pool is the focal part of the backyard garden.

Because parking is limited, please consider car-pooling. Wear good walking shoes, as you walk at your own risk. There are no toilet facilities, and all houses are off-limits for the tour.

Children under 12 are admitted at no charge when they are accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are available at the Jefferson Public Library, PrissEllie’s Gifts and Decor, A Flair with Hair at Five Points in Athens, and from Garden Club members.

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FEATURES

The Paper | Thursday, May 15, 2014

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Cinco de Mayo was a reason to celebrate in Kristal Wilkes’ class at West Jackson Primary School.

It’s a Cinco de Mayo celebration

By LEANNE AKIN

lakin@clickthepaper.com

Mrs. Kristal Wilkes’ English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes at WJPS participated in a Cinco de Mayo celebration at West Jackson Primary School on May 5.

Students studied countries of which their parents are native during the month of April to celebrate diversity.

Each student received a paper passport and a stamp with the country flag for each stop made. The final destination was Mexico, where students learned the real reason of Cinco de Mayo.

Students made maracas, sombreros, ate authentic Mexican food, and listened to music provided by singer/ song writer, Dustin Wilkes of Nashville Star. El Centinela catered the food and parents also brought in covered dishes and a pinata.

“As a teacher, my goal is to work closely with parents to ensure that each student receives an impactful, authentic educational experience every day. I seek to acknowledge and embrace each family’s diversity,” said Mrs. Wilkes. “The bottom line is, I can’t do it alone. Everyone has a responsibility to bring up and train our children.

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Cinco de Mayo found parents bringing specialty dishes to be enjoyed. Dustin Wilkes provided music. See more scenes at ClickThe Paper.com

They are not only trained in academics at school, but trained in how to make good choices in life, how to treat others, how to question and wonder about the world around them.

“I am supported by parents who value the educational system and want to work with it to the benefit of their child. I am equally supported by community members, my administrators, colleagues, and school system.

There is not one piece of the puzzle that is not important when it comes to children.

We are all a team working together for a great purpose: the kids,” said Mrs. Wilkes.

During the month of April, the class took virtual field trips to Columbia, Korea, Honduras, El Salvador, Venezuela, and lastly, Mexico.

“These destinations were decided by the students in honor of April being a month to celebrate diversity and because their parents were born there,” said Mrs. Wilkes.

Parents were invited to come into the classroom to talk about their culture and to share recipes and artifacts. Parents came in to help students learn more about Korea, Columbia and El Salvador.

“The students enjoy these types of experiences and want to know what we will learn next. Parents are appreciative that I have invited them to come in and be part of our class,” said Mrs. Wilkes. “They also enjoy being able to answer questions and give their knowledge of their culture with the students.”

The excitement about learning and sharing is evident in Mrs. Wilkes’ classroom.

“Teaching is my passion in life. Children have a special place in my heart. Teaching is the one profession that touches all other professions.

Out of a classroom of stu-

Johnson is ‘Yes I Can Award’ recipient Chase Johnson, a junior at Jackson County Comprehensive High School is a recipient of the Yes I Can Award in the area of technology. Chase is known throughout Jackson County Comp r e h e n s i v e Johnson High School as a computer whiz and is the “go to” man when teachers and administrators have a problem with their computers.

In the computer world, there is a certification called CompTIA A+ certification that is the starting point for a career in IT and covers

the maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, laptops, operating systems and printers.

Chase has held this certification since he was 13 years old.

Chase not only built and maintains a home computer server; he created an artificial intelligence named Jarvis, which is also integrated into his home. In 2009 he started his own business, which is aptly named Mr. Technology, and spends most of his free time on computer and electronics projects.

One of Chase’s teacher’s

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notes that his expertise in computers has given him confidence and has helped him develops his communication and social skills. “We are proud of him and he has a great reputation with our students as the Computer Wiz at the school. They respect his ability and his passion.”

Not only is he a computer expert, but he’s always eager to help others. His classmates and teachers appreciate his expertise and his willingness to help them solve their computer-related problems.

dents, we teach future lawyers, doctors, accountants, cashiers, clerks, entrepreneurs and all other professions,” said Mrs. Wilkes. “We have an incredible opportunity and responsibility. It is the greatest privilege.”

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Celebrating with friends Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library celebrated being named “Fabulous Friends of 2013,” an award bestowed by the Friends of Georgia Libraries.

During a May 1 champagne celebration held at Higher Grounds Coffee House in Braselton, Friends president Dan Aldridge shared the crystal plaque with the membership and guests.

Among the guests were Beth McIntyre of the Piedmont Library System of which the Braselton Library is a member and Bev Adkins, manager of the Braselton Library.

“This award is given to the best friends’ organization in Georgia. Our organization was the unanimous choice of the Board of Friends of Georgia Libraries,” Aldridge said. “Our amazingly large cast of enthusiastic members and energetic volunteers, supported by the Piedmont Regional Library and many local businesses, made this achievement possible.”

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JoAnne Santiago, owner of Higher Grounds, surprised the Friends group with a generous donation of $432.40.

This money represented tips left by customers at Higher Grounds during the month of April. Each month, Santiago chooses a community organization which serves children to receive donations made by staff and customers tips. Friends of the Braselton-Wast Jackson Library was the lucky recipient for the April money.

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Make wishes come true For the 10th consecutive year, Olympic Steel employees from across the company will team up with The Make-A-Wish Foundation for our annual “Working for Wishes” campaign. During this month-long event, we will raise money to grant the wishes of children with life threatening illnesses.

Since 2004, Olympic Steel has raised more than $479,000 for this wonderful cause, giving us the great pleasure of granting the wishes of 77 very special children.

To help Olympic Steel continue this worthwhile partnership, your help is needed.

The community raffle is Olympic Steel’s largest annual fundraising event, and it relies heavily on gift certificates, promotional merchandise and other items donated by businesses in the surrounding areas. Please consider supporting the Working for Wishes campaign with a donation in the form of a check made payable to The Make-A-Wish Foundation, gift certificates or merchandise that may be raffled as part of the fund-

raising efforts.

Why donate? It’s as simple as believing in the power of a wish. Olympic Steel and its employees believe strongly in the mission of The Make-A-Wish Foundation and their goal to “grant the wishes of children with lifethreatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.” You are encouraged to learn more about how The Make-A-Wish Foundation has touched the lives of children all over the country by visiting www.wish.org. Together with community support, Olympic Steel can make wishes come true.

Please know that all contributions are tax deductible, and they will positively impact children undergoing difficult medical treatments, their families and the communities in which they live.

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‘Georgia On My Mind’ marks the Peach State’s contributions to country music on May 20 Expect a hit parade at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville on May 20 when Jameson® Irish Whiskey proudly presents “Georgia On My Mind: Peach Pickers and Friends Host a Night of Georgia Music.”

Dallas Davidson, Rhett Akins and Ben Hayslip, who write collectively as the Peach Pickers, are gathering together other expatriates living in Nashville to celebrate their home state by performing songs written or made famous by Georgians.

Admission is $25 and proceeds benefit the Georgia Music Foundation, a non-profit organization chaired by Davidson that is celebrating 20 years of supporting programs that foster an appreciation for Georgia’s rich music heritage.

“It’s crazy how many musicians and songwriters on the charts are from Georgia and how many homegrown influences we have in common from Otis Redding and the Allman Brothers Band to Ray Charles and Gram Parsons,” Davidson said. “It’s really grounding to have a shared sense of identity around our state, the Flint, Tybee, the pecan trees, the Varsity, the Braves…I think it’s those authentic Georgia traditions and roots that have resonated with audiences over the decades and that will make this night like a family reunion.”

Musicians from Georgia have long been a vital part of country music. Early recording pioneers like Fiddlin’ John Carson and Gid Tanner & the Skillet Lickers set the stage for

artists like Brenda Lee, Bill Anderson, Jerry Reed, Pete Drake, Emory Gordy Jr., Ray Stevens, T. Graham Brown, Alan Jackson, Trisha Yearwood, Travis Tritt, Doug Stone, John Berry and more to make their marks.

Songwriters from the Peach State have also helped to shape country music, from Boudleaux and Felice Bryant to John Jarrard, Tony Arata, Pat Alger, Bruch Burch, Hillary Lindsey and more. Today, chart-toppers like Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Billy Currington, Florida Georgia Line, Brantley Gilbert, Thomas Rhett, Little Big Town, Kip Moore, Cole Swindell, Sugarland, Zac Brown Band and Lauren Alaina ensure that Georgia music is on the minds of country music fans all over the world.

“The state of Georgia couldn’t ask for better ambassadors than our country musicians and songwriters,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Chris Carr. “Whether it’s Alan Jackson singing about the Chattahoochee or Luke Bryan bringing Parade magazine to his hometown of Leesburg – Georgia artists are always talking about their Georgia roots. We hope this event serves to strengthen relationships and develop new mutually beneficial partnerships between Nashville and Georgia’s music industry.”

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ENTERTAINMENT

Maid of honor pulls out of wedding, destroys friendship Dear Carolyn: So eight years ago, my best friend of 15 years — my maid of honor — basically told me via email, no less, two months before wedding, that she had other plans on my wedding day.

Because I got upset by that information, she stopped talking to me.

I was not a bridezilla.

There were no bachelorette events or shower, no bridesmaids’ gowns or expectations.

This is not a wedding issue. This is a friendship issue. For what it’s worth, she once convinced ME to take an Amtrak from D.C. to Seattle for a wedding — it was post 9/11, and no flights were possible — because she argued that weddings were a big life event.

I begged, pleaded, left sobbing voicemails, emails, etc., with no response. Cut me off without explanation.

It felt like a death.

Unfortunately our mutual friends continue to be friends with her, go on vaca-

Carolyn Hax tion with her etc., despite her treatment of me. And this still drives me crazy because I’m a horrible person, and I know it’s been eight years and I should move on.

Given that such time has passed, how can I even expect our mutual friends to understand, much less take sides? But how do I move on?

I am at the point where I just want to unfriend everyone because they tolerate such behavior. Am I just getting older or am I unreasonable? — Too Old for This Crap What a terrible story, I’m sorry. It’s like a death with the added pain of intent — and without even the scant

comfort a simple “why” can provide.

I can also see why you’re pushing (flogging?) yourself to “move on,” yet I don’t believe time has the only say here.

An imperative to move on also comes from reaching the end of your options. I’m not sure you’ve done that.

Namely, you can ask a mutual friend what the heck happened. (Asking anyone to take your “side” is suspect under any circumstances.)

Yes, it’s ancient history, but that also means asking is much less charged.

You’re not guaranteed any answer, of course, much less a satisfying one. But just asking to fill in some blanks?

That’s within the bounds of friendship.

Plus, knowing you haven’t tried everything to find peace is often what keeps a past event alive in your present.

Some groups do manage to stay intact when two members have a falling-out

— when they’re held together by a lattice of strong and true individual friendships, and when the cause of the conflict is either gray enough for decent people to hold different views of what went wrong, or when it’s an oil-and-water issue, where there’s no mistreatment, there’s just incompatibility.

Your ex-best-friend’s actions seem too clear-cut and cruel to justify the continued loyalty of people who call themselves your friend — and even without filling in blanks, it does sound as if it would be therapeutic to unburden yourself of these people altogether.

First, though, at least consider whether any of these friends is one you can count on. Who’s the closest to you, the plainest-spoken, the least likely to run back to the rest with an account of your conversation? Who’s the mensch?

The answer to that question alone might suffice: If no one fits this description, then there’s your relief,

your permission to “unfriend everyone,” to say goodbye to people you can’t trust to care when you’re in pain, keep your confidences or tell you the truth.

If you do have a mutual friend sturdy enough to lean on, then just give it a shot.

You might still ultimately cut these ties — or your query might precipitate it — but the missing information has the power to bring a more profound kind of peace: Could anything justify what she did, shunning you without paying any price among people who ostensibly loved you both?

Again, no guarantees, but you can ask.

And I suggest you do, simply because both an answer and a non-answer have the power to set you free.

Dear Carolyn: I was given an invite to a wedding, where the bride and groom knew that I definitely could not make it. I am not close to either person, and I re-

ally only know the groom’s mother.

There was a birthday party for a nephew in the family recently, and I splurged and bought an expensive present. A few days later I got the wedding invitation.

It was a last-minute thought as the RSVP date on the invite had already passed, and the wedding was three weeks away.

What is the appropriate thing to do here?

Should I send a gift knowing that was why I got the invite in the first place? — Anonymous I agree there’s a cloud of suspicion around this invitation, but there’s no penalty for assuming the best. Do you want to give a gift, yes/ no?

That, and only that, governs whether you send the couple anything more than regrets.

Email Carolyn at tellme@ washpost.com.

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The Paper | Thursday, May 15, 2014

Community Happenings Braselton Bash car show. The Braselton Bash car show will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at YearOne. This month’s event will benefit the Hot Rodders Children’s Charity. Spectators are admitted free, and a $5 donation is requested to enter a vehicle in the show.

The Braselton Woman’s Club will again be at the event with a booth to sell cookies and other goodies for the club’s “cookie scholarship” which honors the memory of longtime club member Peggy Braselton. Two scholarships are presented annually to area high school seniors who are continuing their education at college.

This year’s honorees will be presented with their scholarship awards at the club’s June 4 meeting held at noon at Country Inn & Suites in Braselton. YearOne is located in the Braselton Tech Center on Highway 53, east of I-85 (exit 129). For more information, visit the YearOne website.

Braselton’s Movies under the Stars. The 2014 movie series under the Braselton stars debuts with “Walking with Dinosaurs” on Saturday, May 17, in the downtown park.

The popular movie series is free and begins at dusk.

Chairs or blankets are welcomed. Vendors will offer treats, and the West Jackson Lions Club will sell baked goods and concession items.

“Walking with Dinosaurs” is a 2013 release rated PG. The 87-minute feature is an animated family adventure.

For the first time in movie history, audiences will truly see and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the earth. It is the ultimate immersive experience to put audiences in the middle of a thrilling and epic prehistoric world, when an underdog dinosaur triumphs to become a hero for the ages.

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

Jackson County Historical Society meeting. The Jackson County Historical Society will meet at the Braselton Downtown Development Office and Heritage Center at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 18. The former location of the Braselton-West Jackson

Library at 65 Frances St., in Braselton. A program

by Tom Murdo will be presented on the Enterprise grist and roller mill, however, tours of the mill are no longer permitted due to liability issues. Parking is available adjacent to the DDA office, at Northeast Georgia Bank and along Frances Street.

Barrow County Historical Society meeting. Retired Winder Fire Chief Ray Mattison will be the guest speaker at the May 20 spring meeting of the Barrow County Historical Society. The 6:30 p.m. gathering will be held in the fellowship hall of First Christian Church, located at 275 N. Fifth Ave., in Winder. The Master’s Table is catering. the cost is $10 for members; $12 for nonmembers; and $15 at the door. Reserve your seat by contacting Dru Gregg at 770-867-3421 or Beth Whitehead at 770-867-5008.

Greeting Cards Galore . The Crawford W. Long Museum is offering a “Greeting Cards Galore” Lunch and Learn program for the community on Wednesday, May 21.

Diane Burrows, card maker extraordinaire will share tips and techniques for creating one-of-a-kind cards. Attendees will have the opportunity to make a sample greeting card to take home. The event will be held upstairs at the Museum from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the program beginning at noon. The quarterly lunch and learn program is a free program for the community. Those who attend may bring lunch or pre-order a bag lunch for $5. Call the Museum at 706-367-5307 to order lunch or confirm attendance no later than Tuesday, May 20.

Lunch can be pre-paid with a credit card over the phone or stop by the Museum at 28 College St., to pay with cash or check.

Low cost spay/neuter. Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries at the clinic located at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder. May clinic days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Prices are $85 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $65 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $55 for a male dog or a female cat and $35 for a male cat. All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. No fees for in heat or pregnant animals.

Visit www.leftoverpets.org.

Appointments are required

Personal safety class is May 15 The Albert Gordon American Legion Post 56 is hosting a three-hour Personal Safety Training Class on May 15 at the American Legion Post in Jefferson starting at 6:30 p.m.

How to be safe at home, work and while traveling...

What are the Gun Laws in Georgia... What gun should I buy for personal protection... and What should I do if attacked are but a few topics to be covered. Hands-on defensive moves, with and without weapons, will be

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demonstrated by Lisa Lacey of “Empowered Women.”

A 38-year veteran of law enforcement, Garrison and was the State of Georgia Police Academy Director in Athens. He has trained law enforcement personnel both nationally and internationally.

There is no age limited for this training.

The cost of the class is $20 and will benefit veterans and Sons of the American Legion.

Email Andy@andygarrison. com to register for the class.

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OFF ANY REPAIR

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

Void if copied. Exp 07/01/14

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Little Hootie’s 10th anniversary celebration. On Saturday, May 31, in the greenspace next to Little Hootie’s, a decade of serving the community will be marked. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Little Hootie’s si located at 73 City Square in downtown Hoschton. All ages are welcome. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served fresh off the grill with a low cost as well as a cake walk and “Big Hoot” sundae eating challenge. Proceeds from the cake walk will go to Driving Magic, a non-profit organization that provides therapeutic carriage driving and horsemanship programs and activities for children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities. For more information about Little Hootie’s 10th anniversary, call 706-654-2121 or visit their Facebook page.

Fitness in the Park. A free unique weekly event where local area fitness trainers present their craft. It is an opportunity to get out, enjoy some fresh air, meet some new people and sample the best fitness classes/training our area has to offer. You will also learn about the best nutritional supplement on the market – Zeal Wellness. You can find us every Monday at 7 p.m. in Braselton Park, located at 115 Harrison St. For more information, contact Elizabeth Stephenson at 706-254-4788 or email Elizabeth_stephenson@ymail. com. Visit www.fitnessinthepark.com Geocaching. Jackson County will be venturing into geocaching to boost tourism.

Join the Heritage Geo Trail.

The Tourism committee of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce is undertaking the promotional effort. The kick off will be at 9 a.m. on June 28 with breakfast, coffee, and juice.

Following a meet and greet, participants will receive their passport and all cache coordinates and the challenge will begin or information, contact the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce at 706-387-0300 or email Andy Garrison at AndyG171@gmail.com Submit your Community Happenings to editor@clickthepaper. com

The North Georgia Bluegrass Band will provide entertainment for the Bluegrass & BBQ fundraiser set for May 31 at the Hoschton Depot.

May 31’s Bluegrass & BBQ will be Heritage & Arts Fest fundraiser The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council will host Bluegrass & BBQ, a fundraising event at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at the Hoschton Depot. The funds support the Hoschton Heritage & Arts Fest on June 7. \The North Georgia Bluegrass Band will entertain while visitors eat great BBQ and all the fixings prepared by Frank Lamon.

Silent auction items will include gift baskets, art projects and more with a few special items for a live auction. \The North Georgia Bluegrass Band has played in the Athens area since 1975.

Performing for four decades, the group plays music with drive, spirit and vocal harmonies true to the bluegrass tradition while incorporating songs from other musical genres including folk, rock, jazz, and classic country. The band members themselves come from varied backgrounds and play for parties, barbeques, churches and weddings. The diversity of music that they perform, and the spirited energy with which they perform it, creates an enjoyable and interesting experience for all.

Chris White the lead guitarist and lead vocalist is credited with starting the group.

Larry Mule Saye plays rhythm guitar and does lead tenor vocals. Antoon Speters plays mandolin, resophonic guitar and

No other event like this has been held in Hoschton. We want to overfill the Depot and support the Arts Council.

Martha Martin Arts Council board member performs baritone and lead vocals. Phyllis Walls plays the upright bass and performs vocals. Bill David plays the mandolin and does lead and harmony vocals. All of the members make up a truly traditional yet retro sound that will entertain all who attend this event.

“No other event like this has been held in Hoschton,” says Martha Martin, HHAC Board member. “We want to overfill the Depot and support the Arts Council while enjoying a really great evening.”

Tickets are only $15 and can be purchased by emailing hhac55@yahoo.com or phone 770-540-1099. For information on Arts Fest, visit www.hoschtonheritageartscouncil.com.

770-967-4444 www.triggertime.org Closed on Mondays Tuesday - Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Trigger Time Indoor Gun Range is a family owned and operated gun store and indoor shooting range serving North Metro Atlanta, Hall, Gwinnett, Barrow and Jackson counties.

The range is extremely well lit and has a state of the art air filtration system providing you with a very enjoyable shooting experience.

Come on in and enjoy our family atmosphere and friendly staff. We have a total of 14 shooting lanes.

Seven of our lanes are 35 yards, the remaining seven lanes are 30 yards maximum distance.

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Adult Care-Help Wanted CARE-GIVER NEEDED CNA preferred but looking for a caring person to asist 3 hrs a dayi, mon thru Fri to help with a bedridden patient.

She is alert with a great mind and wonderful sense of humor. We are located in Braselton and if interested please call Theresa, 678-575-4383

Construction Experienced Heavy EQUIPT OPERATOR needed for local grading co. Drug screen required. 770-869-3135

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EQUINE PROGRAM: MANAGER: Flowery Branch, GA. Eagle Ranch, one of Georgia’s largest Christian children’s homes, is seeking a parttime (25hours/week) experienced person to manage all aspects of our horse program from caring for the horses to facilitating therapy sessions. Requirements include a high school diploma and valid Georgia driver’s license. For a complete job description and application instructions, visit: EagleRanch.org

Courageous Home Care is looking for QUALIFIED PCA’s & CNA’s in your area. We are looking for *Certified in CPR/First Aid *TB Skin Test Result For more information regarding job opportunities email courageousstaffing1@ gmail.com 478-477-7594 877-227-3402 Employment Opportunities for The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. are listed on our website at www. longstreetclinic.com.

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STAFFING Now Hiring 25+ Positions Call a recruiter today 678-866-8800 5857 Spout Springs Rd Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Axiomstaffing.com Call us now if you want to make $100-200 a day. Now Hiring: Route Drivers/and Helpers Must be 21 and have a valid license. Company Vehicle Provided. Call Tommy, 678-456-9190 Gainesville Apt. Community has positions available for ASST MANAGER, MAINT. TECH & GROUNDS Please email resume to normanberrymgr@nor south.com or fax: 404-767-3445 Drug Free Workplace.

E.O.E. Housekeepers Needed Apply in person: Holiday Inn, 400 EE Butler Pkwy, Gainesville.

No phone calls please Landscape Laborers & Masons needed. $10$12/per hr. Must have clean driving record & transportation. 770718-9958 Landscape Maintenance crew member and a Mason with concrete experience needed full time. Email nausborn@ fockelegardencompany. com, or come by 866 Athens Street, Gainesville, GA to fill out an application. Vacation and benefits.

New locally owned Spa seeking licensed Massage Therapist.

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CLASS 8 TRUCK & TRAILER MECHANIC Experienced with tractor & trailer maintenance.

This is not a training position. CDL & tools a plus. Full benefits offered. To apply contact Nathan at 770-8876117

Trades

Electrical-Commercial Lead Electrician, Electricians, Helpers.

Competitive wages.

Benefit package.

Permanent positions.

Metro Area #770-9451503 Fabricating company is looking for someone who has mechanical aptitude and good math skills. Will be using manual fabricating and machining equipment.

Email resume to automotive1999@ yahoo.com Full-Time Experienced Fleet/Heavy Equipment Mechanic needed for local construction company.

Komatsu experience a plus. We offer Benefits and Competitive Salary.

Please call 706-867-1774 or fax resume to 706867-1608. DFWP/EOE

Truck Drivers $1000 Sign-on Bonus DEDICATED DRIVERS *Starting pay is 35 cpm *Average 2,500 miles per week *Get Home EVERY Week! *CSA Friendly Equipment *BCBS Insurance & More! *1yr. verifiable T/T exp. in the past 3 years 888-WORK-4-US AVERITT AverittCareers.com Equal Opportunity Employer - Females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CDL DRIVERS Experienced Rolloff, Dump Truck Grading Equipment 953 LOADER OPERATORS Send Resume: resumeswithasg@gmail. com or Mail to: 2820 Barrett Road, Gainesville, GA 30507 CDL-A FLATBED DRIVERS $1500 SIGN-ON BONUS! Regional Route Hauling Alum NO WEEKENDS $52K Yearly Average Med, Vis, Den, 401K, STD, LTD ______________ Aim Integrated Logistics 877-978-0256 www.AIMNTLS.com/56 CLASS A CDL DRIVERS needed for local trailer spotting company.

Must have clean MVR. Top pay and benefits.

Home everyday/night.

Please call 678-771-2613 or go to our website at www. lazerspot.com CLASS A- CDL DRIVERS- Full-Time, Local. 2yrs. experience & Clean MVR. Toccoa, Clayton, Franklin areas.

770-887-6117 DRIVER POSITION available at Morgan Concrete. Must have 2 yrs of driving exp. using CDL. We will train you to be a concrete delivery professional. Great starting pay & benefits.

Job available in Athens, Jefferson, Lavonia, Demorest and Toccoa.

Call Mel, (800) 448-2830 DRIVER WANTED Class B. Experienced.

Residential Garbage Truck Driver 678-455-7819 ; Fax: 770-536-3288 Driver Southeast Regional Lanes!! *NEW BONUS PROGRAM *Great Hometime!! *Full Benefit Package *NO Northeast Lanes *CDL Class A w/hazmat SOUTHERN FREIGHT, INC 877-893-9645 or apply www.southernfreight .com Local CDL Driving Continental Express is currently hiring a CDL Driver to shuttle loads from Oakwood, GA to the Atlanta area. *Paid Per Shuttle *Benefits Available *Paid Weekly With Direct Deposit **PAID vacation Please call 1-800497-2100 & During Weekends/ Evenings-937-726-3994 or apply on line @ www. ceioh.com OTR DRIVER Clean MVR with at least 2 yrs exp. reqd.

For info call: Mitchell Reddick Trucking 404668-4554 Small company needs 2 CDL Drivers ASAP. Min 3 years exp. Send resume to kvtruckingllc@yahoo .com

*Requires payment in advance.

Stuff Appliances WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507 Washer/Dryers Stoves & Refrig.

Mattresses.

Refrig $125-$550.

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

678-714-0493

Cemetery Lots for Sale 4 Grave Sites together in Floral #1, Memorial Park. Beautiful lots. Gary Cell: 770-540-2415 for info. Thanks!

6 Cemetery Plots Block 4N, Lot 21 in Alta Vista. $950 each.

770-853-8351 SxS plots, Memorial Park, Negotiable, (770)965-5033

Furniture 2 Recliners LAZY BOY Pinnacle. 4yrs old. $350 for pair or $200 each.

770-536-2992 Entertainment Ctr- 3pc. dark wood. $350; 6pc Patio SetWrought iron $450/obo; 770-539-9266 FURNITUREMOVING SALE Sofa 90” , ivory color $175 ; 3pc Ent Ctr. holds 42” TV, antique white. $500; 2 Upholstered Chairs w/2 matching Ottomans.

Green $150 all 4 pcs. ; Desk w/Hutch- ivory w/ blue outline. $100; Twin Bed Backboard w/ivory & blue $30; Office Chairnavy fabric. $30. All Mint Cond! 770-377-5915

Guns 338 win mag. w/boss, 300 win mag, 270.

All with scopes, slings, rifle cases, reloading dies, some finished ammo & extra brass & bullets. $675, $625, $575 770-967-4277

Lawn Equipment Hustler Fastrak Riding Mower. Zero turn with side grass catcher. 42 inch cut. Good Cond. $1500 obo. 770-5403850 Snapper Riding Mower. Good Cond. $375. Snapper Self-propelled Push Mower. Good Cond. $200; Craftsman Selfpropelled Push Mower w/bag. Good Cond. $200.

Also I Buy Snapper Riding Mowers not Running.

Flowery Branch 678943-7436

Misc. For Sale CLUB CAR 2005- Gas. Good Cond. $2800.

678-316-1051 Electric Wheel ChairInvacare TDX SR. Used approx 1 yr. $3500; Elec WheelchairQuantum 600. $8000; Elect. Hospital Bed w/ Rails- Invacare $800; Micro Air Mattress.

Low air loss system.

Invacare. $1000; Elect.

Hoyer Lift/Chargers $2600; EZ Inflatable Bathtub. Never used. $650; Generator 20kw.

Generac 5875. $3800 770-967-5149 PIERCE’S PINE STRAW - Open Daily 8am-4pm.

Weather permitting .

We will Not Be Undersold.

Quality For Quality!

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

678-617-0403 770-536-4005 POOR MAN’S GOLD Cheapest Fertilizer in Town!

All natural bagged chicken manure.

Good for gardens, shrubs, trees & grass.

Located at you local feed stores: Little & Woodall’s, Shirley’s Feed & Seed, Howington Feed, Maddox’s Feed, Boling Farm Supply and Country Living Ace Hardware in Lula.

Pets & Supplies 2 males 4 female puppies available call or text for details 7703743752 BOSTON TERRIER4 Male Pups. Vet checked. $300. 770297-7634; 678-859-0648

FREE KITTENS6 weeks old. Free to permanent Home.

706-244-4808

Gainesville 3BR/2BALake view. 2205 Papp Dr., Gainesville. $925mo.

770-532-7545

SEADOO Bombardier w/trailer.

Seats 3. $800/Firm.

770-781-4427

free to good home male mastiff med size some training fearless 678617-0873

GROUP HOME. GB Zoning 4/1. HVAC, $700.

770-375-9585

SINGLE SLIP DOCK for sale. 26 ‘x 25’, $4,000.

770-718-0413

MINI DACHSHUNDSPups, 6wks old. 3 males, 1 female. $150 ea. 678943-6304 MINI DACHSHUNDPups. CKC reg. all males, blk/tan or red avail. $250. 706-809-8388 Mini Red Dachshund Puppies. Females & Males. 1st shots/vet checked. 6wks old, May 31st. Pets only. $250.

Call or text Kim, 706968-9165

Yard Sale Braselton/Remington Park Sbdv.

Annual Yard Sale Look for Signs & Balloons. Davenport RdEllison Farm Rd. Sat, May 17th, 8-3pm.

Rain or Shine!

Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $645$725. 678-357-5044

Wheels

Mobile Homes For Rent

2BD 1.5BA Apt near 369 $650pr/mo+Dep Call 404-643-8302 APT. SPECIALS! Glenn Cove Apts.

770-536-0508 KINGS WOOD in Oakwood. 2BR/1.5BA $725mo. 770-287-1456 OAKWOOD - 2BR/ 1.5BA. $650mo.

678-315-7051 770-833-9437

Business Property For Rent RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE $10/per sq ft. 1,000, 2000 or 3,000 sq ft.

McEver Rd. frontage.

Lake access both sides, adjacent elementary school & athletic fields.

Chevron Strip Center, Call for appointment 678-910-5615

Condominiums For Rent 2/2 w/Garage, Quiet, 1 story, Sardis. Lawn care $775/mo. 770-967-6599 2BR/1BA 1 level, ideal for handycap or elderly $750/mo, $500 dp. Ref req’d. 678-936-2266

Houses For RentUnfurnished $0 Application Fee $298 Moves You In No Rent Until June 1 Expires 5/30/14 3BR/2BA Homes From$699/month Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com EHO WAC Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

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TOYOTA 1995 Camry $2500; TOYOTA 1994 Corolla. $1500. JEEP 1989- 2dr. w/; 6in Lift Kit Monster Truck. Exc cond. $2000. 706-652-3362

Antique Cars/Trucks

TOYOTA 2007 Solara SLT. Convt.

Local Trade. $13,987 Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

CHEVY 1963 Impala.

4dr. Has 350 eng to be installed. Good project car. $950 or Trade. 678617-5560; 678-765-6645

2BR/1.5BA, Lula. $110/ wk + $300 dep. No pets.

706-654-0958

FORD 1988-F-250. 7.3 diesel, 5spd, Ext Cab. VGC.. Trade possible. $4500/obo. 770-9670751

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

Motorcycles

Autos For Sale

N. HALL- 3/2 dbl wide.

Private lot. No pets. $685mo. 770-536-3217

Roommates Wanted

SATURN 2002 LS-300 139k, V6, Runs Great!

Nice in/out. Sunrf, spoiler, CD. Hall Cnty/ No emissions. $2800.

678-200-0812

Roommate Wanted $450. Utils included.

Completely furnsh’d house. 770-532-6527.

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396, low original miles, 4 speed manual, $9500, stynsy51@ outlook.com / 678-7968951.

Homes-Rentals ApartmentsUnfurnished

SCION 2009 XB Local Trade $11,987 Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

Homes & Real Estate Acreage For Sale

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2008. Anniversary Edition. Soft Tail Heritage Deluxe. LED light upgrades, many extras, actual miles (2200). Always garaged, showroom condition.

1 owner. Selling due to illness. New: $29,000; Sell for: $15,900. 770503-7563; 937-604-3298

HONDA 1997 Shadow.

Good Cond. Low mi.

Runs Great! $1900 Roger, 770-823-3389

CHEVY 2008 Cobalt Local trade $8987 Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

1.58 ACRES in Hiawassee. Cleared, mountain view w/creek in back. Unrestricted.

No utils. $19k/obo.

770-639-1597 or 770630-0390

TRIUMPH 2011- Rocket III Touring, 2300cc, 5845 mi, gar kept.

Dealer maint. records. $11,000.

678-943-2908

DODGE 2007 Nitro Local Trade $8987 Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

House For Sale-Hall County

Sport Utility Vehicles

DODGE 2010 Challenger, 39K miles, local trade, $20,587.

Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

Great location! 5 bdr/4 bath, fireplace, built in 2007, 3382 sq. ft., full unfinished basement. $334,900. Call 423-5801257 for appt.

House For SaleSurrounding

FORD 2014 Mustang Convertible, local trade, $23,987.

Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

3 LOTS w/small A-Frame 1/4 mile from Lake Lanier. $40K. 843-8893151

PONTIAC 2004 Grand Prix SE, 224K miles, $1,500. Runs good. Solid body. 678-617-3797

FORD 2006 Explorer Local Trade $9987 Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 GMC 2005 Envoy.

Local Trade. $8987.

Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 JEEP 2006 Grnd Cherokee Local Trade $8987 Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

Import Cars

Recreation

BMW 2008 Z4 Roadster, 3.0SI, red/w blk top, 24k miles, $26,500/obo.

Cell 716-450-4964.

No Dreamers!

Boats & Marine 310 HP SeaDoo Speedter 200 Jet Boat + Trailer + Ski Equipment-$17,999.

2004 SeaDoo Speedster 200 Jet Boat, Trailer & Ski Equipment Included, Like New, Low Hours Call 706-429-8016

KIA 2012 Sorento, LX, local trade, $19,987.

Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

HONDA 2009 Accord EX. Sunroof. Local Trade $13,987 Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

Trucks

KIA 2013 Optima LX $16,987.

Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

PEDAL BOAT- $325.

2 pedals/holds 5.

Cushions/canopy.

Clean. Good Cond. 770532-6080 REGAL 1999 Bow Rider.

18ft. Volvo engine completely rebuilt. Make Offer. 770-503-7957 678-232-4096 SCOUT 1997- 18.5 Sports Fisherman.

130hp Yamaha.

Saltwater series, Minnkota troll mtr, live well, fish-finder, magic tilt, alum trlr. Clean! Runs Super! $8500/obo. 706968-1092

NISSAN 2006 Altima Local Trade $7987 Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2012 Altima 2.5S, many to choose, $14,987 Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

DODGE 2008 Ram. SLT. Crew Cab. Local Trade $14,987 Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 FORD 2009 Ranger XLT. Ext cab, blk, 85k. Good cond. 4cyl, $12,000. 770538-5123

NISSAN 2013 Altima 2.5S, many to choose, $17,787.

Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

FORD 2011 F150 short bed, 65K miles, mint cond., $14,900.

770-654-1939 NISSAN 2010 Frontier Ext Cab. 88k, Exc Cond.

4cyl, $12,000/Firm. 706878-1049

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