The Paper April 12 2012

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Enterprise Pain at the gas pumps Today’s edition of The Paper includes two special sections devoted to a closer look at Business, Health & Recreation and Government, Education & Public Safety.

While some may argue that it is difficult to look around and find a lot of Progress, the Jackson County area is getting national attention with several recent successes in attracting major employers to locate here. A look at the hot spot for investment includes Northeast Georgia, and Jackson County is one of the counties in the region that can boost multiple new companies.

The theme of these Progress sections is Enterprise. That could refer to an undertaking that is especially difficult – such as 2012 being an election year with lots of potential for controversy from the national level down to the local arena.

This year, our governments are looking at LOST, SPLOST, T-SPLOST – special tax collections on which the budgetary health of communities depend. A new 1 cent on the dollar for transportation will be a July 31 ballot question.

These sections are enterprising – a means to bring readers more about what is on the horizon.

– Editor

County taking a look at saving money, gaining productivity

By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com

Jackson County’s road crews are now working four 10-hour days as County Manager Kevin Poe seeks to save the county money on fuel and gain greater efficiency.

The new schedule has only been in place for a couple of weeks so Poe doesn’t have a feel for what the impact will be on spending for gasoline.

He does anticipate the crews will be able to be more productive at the job site with longer time to work with the 10-hour days.

Pain at the pump is something that all drivers are feeling, and the county’s

road department is the second highest fuel user. The Sheriff’s Office is tops but utilization of propane is helping to keep that department’s spending in check.

“It will be interesting to start looking at usage,” said Poe, who noted there has not been a system for monitoring fuel usage and that is something he is addressing.

But he points out if gas prices go to $4.25 a gallon, it really won’t matter if usage is cut by 10 percent. “We’ll still take a budget hit,” Poe said.

On the Monday county commission agenda, the board will consider: ■ Approval of a Tax Levy Resolution for the Jackson County Board of

Sheltering Hands Garden

Education for the refunding of the 2005 General Obligation bonds.

■ Authorization of an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Commerce for the transportation of citizens to the Jackson County Senior Center.

■ Authorization of a five-year contract with Health EMS for software updates to meet the state mandates that were effective Jan. 1, 2011.

■ Authorization of the annual renewal application with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Department of Transportation, United States of America for Public Transportation Assistance under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Laws.

BULLI is coming to Braselton

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com

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On March 31, members of the Keep Jackson County Beautiful Board of Directors, CASA’s Annette Bates and Three County Master Gardeners met at the Jackson County Courthouse to plant The Sheltering Hands Garden. Benches were to be added and, in coming weeks, there will be additions of plants, bird feeders and other items. The garden is going in as spring is in full force and Keep Jackson County Beautiful readies for upcoming events. See more on Page 3A.

Since October, more than 30 volunteers from the surrounding communities have been collaborating to bring continuing education to Braselton.

With the growing popularity of the Brenau University Learning & Leisure Institute (BULLI) in Gainesville, many have hoped for the opening of a second location. Classes will begin this summer in Braselton as pledges of support are being accepted.

BULLI will offer day and night classes for mature adults who aim to expand their knowledge.

Current classes being offered in Gainesville are calligraphy, yoga, technology, religion, wines of Eastern Europe and more.

Class offerings for the new location will be dependent upon enrollment and financial support. The Community Room at the Braselton Police & Municipal Court is proposed location for some classes.

As the Town of Braselton makes efforts to increase commerce, officials are excited at the possibility for the growth this program can bring.

“I think it’s an important initiative not just for the educational opportunities it provides, although that is important but also to help with the revitalization of downtown and bringing a

See BULLI, page 2A

Former Hosch’s Store slated to be demolished In spite of its placement on National Historic Register, community may be unable to preserve piece of history

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com A significant regional landmark is to be demolished with the issuance of a demolition permit filed this past week at the City Square in Hoschton.

Situated next to the historic, neoclassical-styled Hillcrest/Allen Clinic on Peachtree Road, the former Hosch’s Store and Dormitory is scheduled to be removed by the current owners, Hog Mountain Properties. The owners say the structure, which has survived into its second century, is in an unsafe condition.

The National Historic Register (NHR) recognizes that the structure was built shortly after the Civil War to house the Hoschs’ store and was later a post office in 1878. During the hospital era, the building was moved across the street to its current location so that it could serve as a dormitory for the nurses.

Not only is the structure rich in city

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heritage, its construction predates the founding of the City of Hoschton as well as the historic Depot.

Despite being placed on the National Historic Register on June 17, 1985, there is nothing that the city can do to stop the demolition, according to city hall.

Hoschton has an official Historic Commission which has worked on the Darby Building adjacent to the Hoschton Depot, but the City of Hoschton has not dewsignated a specific Historic District, which is necessary to maintain significant structures. Had the store had been inside of a protected district, the owners would likely have been unable to continue with the destruction.

City Administrator Cindy George says her hands are tied on the matter.

“I cannot stop the demolition of the building,” she said with regrets. “But if the owners insist on proceeding, I hope that I can at least gain access to the inte-

See DEMOLITION, page 2A

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The condition of the former Hosch Brothers Store is cited by Hog Mountain Properties as the reason for requesting a permit to demolish the structure on Peachtree Road. The building was moved to its current location to serve as a dormitory for nurses when the Hillcrest/Allen Clinic was meeting the healthcare needs of the surrounding area.

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Jackson County would benefit from more buying into Shop Local Economy is evolving, not necessarily recovering, says Norton

By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com

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Edna Sell, a longtime member of the Board of Assessors, was honored April 2 by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. District 3 Commissioner Bruce Yates, right, read the proclamation. Sell was joined at the meeting by her husband, Bill Sell.

Edna Sell is honored by commissioners From staff reports For her service and dedication to the citizens of Jackson County, Edna Sell, a long-time resident of Jackson County, was honored by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners at the April 2 meeting, A proclamation was read by District 3 Commissioner Bruce Yates, who asked that Sell be “commended and recognized publicly for her dedicated and untiring efforts of public service to the Jackson County community.”

Sell was honored for her “proven a desire to be a part of her community and throughout her spirit of volunteerism worked to improve its quality of life.

“Feb. 2, 1978, she was appointed and volunteered to serve on the Jackson County Industrial Development Authority and in 1980, she served as Chairman of the Community Affairs Committee representing various mayors, realtor, fire departments and the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce; and during that time she requested that the Board of Commissioners to construct a countywide water system; “Edna Sell has always gone above and beyond her call of duty to assist the citizenry of the county; she was appointed to the Jackson County Board of Assessors on March 14, 2000; “Throughout her career, Edna Sell exuded leadership qualities and through her hard work and dedication, she was designated Chairman of the Jackson County Board of Assessors ion March 14, 2003.

“The citizens of Jackson County have benefited greatly from Mrs. Sell’s leadership and dedication through her 34 years of public service, it is only fitting and proper to recognize her and extend sincere appreciation for her continuity of service to the Jackson County community.

See more about Edna Sell in Farah Bohannon’s column on Page 3B.

For more than two decades, Frank K. Norton Jr., of The Norton Agency, has presented an economic forecast outlining growth and business trends for the Northeast Georgia region.

As president of the holding company, he manages a network of 49 associated businesses and managed assets an excess of $180 million dollars.

Norton spoke April 4 to the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce to share the good, the bad and the ugly and present the opportunities which are out there. He shared some of the outlook for 2012 and suggests how shopping in and investing in the local community will provide greater dividends.

“I am Frank and I am 24-7,” said Norton. For The Norton Agency, business is good with an increase in residential sales for the third straight year. But it’s hasn’t come without pain of some layoffs. When people ask when things are going to get better, Norton assures they are improving but not as some would like to see.

“This is not going to be a recovery,” said Norton, predicting that it will never get back to the way it was in 2004, 2005 and 2006 when anyone could get a loan of the back of someone’s pickup truck.

“It will not go back as it was since the economy has fostered savings and hoarding but there are still homebuyers out there,” he said. Our perspectives have changed, however.

“We have evolved,” said Norton, pointing to the combining of jobs and being able to produce more with less.

With the economy as the driver, restructuring has made companies more efficient.

The economy also finds home values down and owners appealing their property valuations. With that comes a shrinking tax digest, and Norton said expect more appeals this year as “everybody is questioning everything.”

In Jackson County, $1 billion of real estate was sold in 2006-07, and last year, there were 22 annualized starts. The county has 6,100 vacant lots ready for development, meaning there is a 3,327month supply. Norton said he wouldn’t live that long but he anticipates some changes in how those lots will develop.

With 85 percent of the builders evaporated and people desiring something other than the four-sided brick homes on quarter-acre lots found in the Hoschton area, for example, some rethinking is expected.

And some action is already taking place here and elsewhere. Consider that the purchaser of what was to be a subdivision applied to have the property rezoned back to agriculture. The area will provide more greenspace and give

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Mark Valentine, Chamber chairman-elect and General Manager of Tanger Outlets in Commerce, welcomed Frank Norton Jr., as the guest speaker for the April 4 Chamber business breakfast. Valentine liked what Norton had to say about the importance of shopping locally. Spring Fashion Week is going on at Tanger Outlets through April 18 with a spring runway fashion show on Saturday at 1 p.m. For more details, visit www.tangeroutlet.com/commerce/events the owner the experience he wants to provide horses for his grandchildren.

Jackson County will also need to examine the size homes in the inventory.

Currently average people with average credit are buying average homes of $150,000 and under. While the big-boy mansions at the $675,000 price tags will still sell, although possibly for less in these economic times, the price point of homes between $150,000-249,999 and $250,000-399,000 are abundant.

Those aren’t moving although Norton suggests the prices will be coming down and sales may start.

What Norton points to is the labor force that is here and what is coming to Jackson County with the recent announcements of economic development successes. This is a labor force that can afford the build and permit the average house.

Homes are selling, Norton said, noting that Jefferson City Manager John Ward advises him that there is only one spec house available in Jefferson. That means when the inventory goes down, the price will begin to go up as people want to move to Jefferson, attracted by the location and the school system.

Norton shared an example to show how the market is beginning to tighten up when a piece of property he was attempting to secure for a client brought multiple offers. The location in the wedge across Highway 400 and onto Interstate 85 where economic development projects are being announced

DEMOLITION from page 1A

Soon only photographs may remain of the structure rior to photograph it before it is gone.”

What has survived two centuries is to be remembered only through photographs. The designation as a structure on the NHR affords the owners several tax incentive programs that assist in maintenance and operating costs, something that is not being taken advantage of.

Members of the community and historical enthusiasts are to get their last looks at a structure that acted as a vehicle in the founding of Hoschton.

Last fall, Ralph Freeman Jr., a member of the Hoschton Historical Commission, said, “We need to preserve as much of it as we can.”

Freeman was among the appointees to the commission when the ordinance establishing the historical commission was signed in May 2005.

The commission’s first meeting was Feb. 20, 2006.

Its members are charged with helping the city From the National Historic Register tackle “matters of historic significance.”

Joining Freeman on the commission is Dianne The structure is a piece of Hoschton history that may be gone.

Blankenship, Carol Tanner, JoAnn Howe and but much remains to be done, said Tanner. Blankenship Robbie Bettis. The commission joined with the Hoschton said an exterior back door is needed with dimensions of 2 Heritage Arts Council recently in the Auction Extravaganza feet, 6 inches-by-6 feet, 8 inches. An antique potbelly stove fundraiser. The commission is still seeking funds to com- is needed as well, said Tanner. Additionally, the building’s plete the restoration work on the Darby Building. That proj- interior must be refurbished, baseboards stabilized and reect was hampered by funding and a property line dispute paired and the paneling and window trim also repaired. A which meant two moves for the structure which an original porch might also be rebuilt. building just off the square.

Preserving Hoschton’s history is important to Tanner and Several exterior repairs, including installing a new roof, Freeman because their family grew up in the city. Both are have been made since the building was moved last year, related to the Hosch family; Freeman is Tanner’s uncle.

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finds Jackson County in a prime spot.

With 6,100 lots in Jackson County, the lot to per capita is too high compared to Hall County’s 6,000 lots for its current 189,000 population or the 800,000 people of Gwinnett with 17,000 lots available.

Norton said combining lots will be one way Jackson County’s lot inventory will go down.

“People want land,” said Norton.

“The average person wants an acre and Jackson County has some beautiful rolling property.” He said to expect downzoning.

Norton stresses shopping locally and he touts the $3 million of tax revenues that a Walmart generates in a community on an annual basis.

Norton also reminds of the two votes which everyone has: the vote at the ballot box and the vote you make with your pocket when make purchases.

“I’m a big proponent of buying local,” he said. “Invest at home.” He suggests shopping at the Publix in Jackson County rather than leaving those Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) dollars at the Kroger in Hall County.

He encourages support of local business to get the 13x ripple effect as the money turns over in the economy.

Norton jokes that you may ask county officials to spray paint a line around the county so residents will know to stay within the line when it comes to spending money at home for the biggest bang to the local economy.

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Registration is May 17 steady stream of people to the district,” Town Manager Jennifer Dees states.

The program cannot move forward without community involvement and financial pledges. Individuals and businesses who contribute are able to reap the benefits of tax deductions and recognition from the Brenau University giving program.

Full donations and pledges are being welcomed as they raise money for instructors and class materials, as well as various other expected expenses.

This summer will mark the start of classes as registration is set for May 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room in Braselton. More information can be found by contacting

the Town Manager Jennifer Dees at jdees@brasleton.net or by phone at 706-654-5720.

About BULLI The Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute offers non-credit classes for mature adults looking to stimulate their thinking and expand their knowledge. Many adults are retiring early or are able to take daytime classes and wish to continue their education, so in 1994, BULLI was started to service the community’s citizens.

BULLI offers a wide diversity of courses from the academic to the technical, from recreational to the arts. No college experience is needed or required for membership in BULLI.

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The Sheltering Hands Garden is now gracing the grounds of the Jackson County Courthouse to give a gathering area for people and birds. Additional hardscape and softscape will be added in the coming weeks.

Planting for special healing place For The Paper Bright ideas and dots on the horizon can start with just a comment, a short visit while picking up recycling items from someone or at lunch. That’s how Sheltering Hands Garden, the newly planted garden in honor of victims of crime at the Jackson County Courthouse, was planted and grew.

Three years ago, Keep Jackson County Beautiful (KJCB) Executive Director Susan Trepagnier picked up items from Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Executive Director Annette Bates for a recycling event.

“We were just talking about how stark the courthouse landscape looked as I took plastic bags of clothing from Annette. Annette remarked it would be nice to have a garden to sit, commune with the birds and nature, eat lunch or just have a place to sit before or after a courtroom visit.”

It went from there – well not really. It seemed a good idea, but when county cutbacks arrived and Trepagnier’s hours were cut, the halfbaked garden idea stayed that - just an idea.

“I really had hoped to get the garden planning out of the way last year, but I quickly found out 20 hours a week wasn’t enough to get all my classroom and recycling planning done. The program kept growing, my hours needed to be shortened and I had no time for new proj-

ects,” she said.

Late 2011KJCB went back to full time and one of the first projects became the garden.

Bates and Trepagnier pulled Chris Smith from the Department of Juvenile Justice into the mix, and then Donna Hut, Three County Master Gardeners, joined the KJCB Board and Sheltering Hands planning. Others included Shannon Willis, Peace Place, Sam Ingram, Jackson County 4-H and Becky Lee of The Tree House.

At that time it was known as the Victim’s Garden, but Trepagnier said after Hut present the plan, Willis commented the design reminded her of sheltering hands

covery in Toccoa and the Jackson County Historic Courthouse Committee donated 10 stepping stones.

“Charlotte Mealor, chairman of that committee, said she really liked the idea of the stepping stones joining the two courthouses,” Tre-

around the victims and “we had our name.”

The goal was to give those in court a place to sit and think or recover from something they were unhappy about. It will also give folks a place to sit and relax during lunch. “There is to be no smoking in the garden. It’s not good for people, nor is it good for plants,” Trepagnier said.

The blueberry and beauty berry plants will encourage birds to visit and bird feeders are going to be placed in

the garden as well as the two butterfly bushes that were planted. “We’ve tried to encourage as much wildlife as possible,” Trepagnier said also commenting Joe Dalton and his crew of inmates recently completed trimming all the Crape Myrtles at the county complex which had not been pruned since their planting in 2003. There are 244 Crapes in the Courthouse median.

The next step was donations with compost coming from Wilbros Organic Re-

pagnier said. Benches and blueberry bushes have also been donated. Grants have been applied for and money for plants came from the KJCB budget allotment for community promotions.

“We still have some steps

to complete at the garden, but we are well on our way.

We’d like to do another few gardens at the courthouse.

The building is large, but it is a beautiful structure and we should make the grounds just as beautiful,” she said.

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CHURCH NEWS Mark your calendar to come shop “The Springs UMC Annual Community Yard Sale” from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5.

Proceeds for this church wide yard sale will benefit The Springs UMC Children’s Ministry.

There will be clothes, small appliances, knick knacks, furniture and lots of other items.

The Springs Church is located at 6553 Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch.Visit www. thespringschurch.org sss The Bethlehem First UMC Men’s Fellowship will host a catfish fry on Saturday, April 21, with seating times at 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children and may be purchased at the church office or from any of the UMC Men’s Fellowship. sss Bethlehem First United Methodist Church will host Vacation Bible School June 3-7 from 6:30-8:45 nightly.

Register online at www. bigwhitechurch.com.

The church is at 709 Christmas Ave., in Bethlehem. Contact the Rev. Parker Benson at 770867-3727 or visit www. bigwhitechurch.com sss Carter Hill Christian Church will host a yard sale and a youth car wash on Saturday, April 14, beginning at 8 a.m.

Carter Hill Christian Church is at 361 Punkin Junction Road in Winder.

See the website at www. carterhillchristianchurch. com sss A Women’s Seminar will be held at the Church of God of Prophecy on April 13 from 7-9 p.m. and April 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The seminar is titled, “Learning to Love.” Lunch will be served that day.

There will be workshops on how to get out of debt, several crafting workshops, door prizes, gospel singing and inspirational speakers.

All women are invited to attend. For more information, contact Bobby Swafford, Pastor at 770307-0214. The church is at 333 E. Wright St., on the corner of East Wright and King streets. sss Benefit singings at Dove Creek are held every other Saturday.

Three groups will be scheduled to perform, both local and out-oftown talent. Call or text Sister Linda Dillard at 678-425-4499. The church is located at 1570 Sims Road SE in Winder. sss The Crusade at Carl tent revival will begin Friday, April 27, and continue through Sunday, April 29. Services Friday and Saturday are at 6 p.m. and Sunday morning service is at 10:30.

Friday is youth night, Saturday is family night and Sunday is Celebration Sunday.

The church is at 1588 Carl-Bethlehem Road at the corner of CarlBethlehem and Kennedy Sells Road. The Rev. Tom Ham can be reached at 770-8679588. sss The Lyric League will present a benefit concert on Friday, April 13, at Winder FUMC. The concert will be held in the fellowship hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. and all donations will go toward Relay for Life. sss

Cub Scout Pack 700 will host a chicken barbecue at Winder FUMC on Saturday, April 14, from noon to 5 p.m. The plates will be $7.50 and include half a chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, roll/corn bread, dessert and drink.

The church is at 280 N. Broad St., in Winder.

Visit www.winderfumc. com. Contact the Rev. Terry L. Tippens at 770867-4594. sss The Gloryroad gospel singers and Going One Way will perform at Coffeehouse night held at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 62 Pearl Industrial Drive in Hoschton on Friday, April 13, at 7 p.m. Call 706768-3129.

The Mitchells will be singing at Joyful Sounds Gospel Music Hall, located on South Madison St. in Monroe, on Saturday, April 14, at 7 p.m.

Call 706-202-7957.

Trust God – He’ll lead you home My family recently got back from a I couldn’t let him stay on that road by vacation. We had a himself. blast, but being gone “Where are you going, had its disadvanlittle boy?” I asked. He did tages, too. We went not reply. He looked dazed to a strange place, and out of sorts. slept in strange beds “Where is your home?” and didn’t know our I continued. He answered way around very in gibberish that I could not well. As much fun understand.

Rod Zwenke as we had, we all Without any other options, The Pastor’s Pen agreed – it sure feels I decided to lead him down great to be home. Or a side road that was nearby. as Dorothy of Kan“When you see your house, sas made famous the phrase, “There’s point to it,” I instructed him. no place like home.” When you are Taking his hand, we began to homesick, there is only one cure – get walk down the road together. Sure home! enough, a couple of houses down the That is essentially the message road he pointed to a home. We went of the Bible - the story of God that to the door. This early on a Sunday culminated in the life, death and resmorning, I knew these people were urrection of Jesus is about bringing either going to love me or hate me for men, women and children home to ringing the bell. It tuns out that it was their Heavenly Father. God wants his house and his parents were both you to come home to him and he has shocked and relieved to have their provided a way for you to come home. child returned to their home.

Let me illustrate with an experience As I turned to go to my car, it hit that happened to me ... me. That is what Christ has done for I was driving to church early one us. The reality is that without Christ, Sunday morning down a busy twoall of us are spiritually lost, just like lane road when I noticed the strangthis little boy. Apart from God, we are est sight – a small child clothed only confused. We are lost. We are dirty in a diaper was walking along the and naked. We are painfully alone. white line of the road all by himself. I Worst of all, we are inches away from barely missed the child. My heart was destruction. pounding.

The answer is to come home. At “What if I had hit him?” I thought. home, you are not alone. At home you I jumped out of my car to help him. have a Heavenly Father who loves

you. All you need to do is come home.

Jesus is the one who will lead you there. No amount of religion or ‘clean living’ can get you there. We are all hopelessly lost and need God to bring us home.

This is what the scripture says: Christ also suffered. He died once for the sins of all us guilty sinners although he himself was innocent of any sin at any time, that he might bring us safely home to God. – 1 Peter 3:18, NLT Jesus died for you. He died that you can come home to God. His resurrection proves that he is able to take you there. He conquered death so that when we die, we’ll get to finally come home.

There is a catch. You have to be willing to let him lead you there. To do that, you have to admit that you can’t get there yourself. You have to believe that Jesus was God in the flesh. You have to ask him to take you there. You are putting your faith in Christ.

Are you willing to ask Jesus to lead you home? You’ll be homesick until you do.

Rod Zwemke is pastor of Crossroads Church of Jackson County. Visit www.crossroadsjacksoncounty.com.

You can contact him at 706-6580243 or by e-mail at rod@check-outchurch.com. Visit www.crossroadsjacksoncounty.com

Obituaries Marshall Wayne Capps

Died April 3, 2012 Marshall Wayne Capps, 51, of Winder, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012.

Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., Hoschton GA 30548, 706-654-0966,www. lawsonfuneralhome.org The Paper, April 12, 2012

Reba Viola Casper

Died April 9, 2012 Reba Viola Casper, 85, of Winder, died Monday, April 9, 2012.

Born in Winder, she was a daughter of the late Henry Russell and Jessie Freeman Paige, and was also preceded in death by sons, Larry Joe Casper and Michael Lee Miller, and sister, Lenora Harrison.

A former member of Winder Wesleyan Church, she attended Winder Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Survivors include her sons, Donnie “Don” (Diane) Miller of St. Cloud, Fla., Wayne (Vicki) Casper of Poulsbo,Wash.; daughters, Carol (Bobby) Weathers of Winder and Cathy (Yaron) Lissack of New York; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 13, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with Pastor Tommy Baker and Steve “Bo” Roberts officiating.

Interment will be in the Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery in Hoschton.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, at the funeral home.

Smith Funeral Home The Paper, April 12, 2012

Shereline Christian George

Died April 8, 2012 Shereline Christian George, 62, of Hoschton, died Sunday, April 8, 2012.

Born in Surgionsville, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Asa and Vergi Smith Christian. Mrs. George was a member of the Red Hat Society, Northeast Church of Braselton and was a retired produce manager with Publix. Mrs. George is preceded

in death by her husband, Joe George, son, Lee George, three brothers and one sister.

Survivors include stepchildren, Beth Ann and Dano Stone, Randy George and Dale George; sisters, Frankie Woods, Rosie Waterpool (Kent), Sara Dobbs, Clyde Stanifer, Marie Russell; brothers, James Christian (Magdalene), Stewart Christian (Jenny), Darrell Christian (Lynda); and sister –in-law, Brenda Christian.

Memorial services were held Monday, April 9, 2012, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Russell Harbin officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of one’s choice.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, April 12, 2012

Charles Jones

Died April 8, 2012 Charles Jones, 55, of Gainesville, died Sunday, April 8, 2012.

Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35, First St., Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome. org The Paper, April 12, 2012

James A. McDonald

Died March 31, 2012 James A. “Speed” McDonald, 72, of Sumner, died Saturday, March 31, 2012, at his residence as a result of an accident.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at the McDonald Family Cemetery.

Born in Worth County on Jan. 13, 1940, he was a son of the late Dan and Ethelma Paulk McDonald. He was a self-employed electrician.

Survivors include his wife Karen Hawkins McDonald; son, Greg McDonald (Merreann) of Bainbridge; grandchildren, Taylor, Grant and Brandi McDonald; brothers, Thomas McDonald (Ginger) and Glen McDonald (Doris), all of Sumner; sisters, Linda Adams of Hoschton, Melba Knight (Clark) of Tifton and Karen Roberts (Lee) of Albany.

Memorials may be made

to the American Cancer Society or to your favorite charity.

Banks Funeral Home, Sylvester The Paper, April 12, 2012

Phyllis Clayton Moreland

Died April 4, 2012 Phyllis Clayton Moreland, 86, of Statham, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012.

Born in Paducah, Ky., she was a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Lela Mae Baker Collins. She attended Hebron Christian Church and was a self-employed beautician.

Survivors include her husband, Leonard Ray Moreland Sr.; son and daughterin-law, Leonard Moreland Jr., and Betty Higgins of Dalton; daughter and son-inlaw, Judy and Wayne DeLay of Statham; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 5, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Gordon Griffin officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, April 12, 2012

Roy E. Parks

Died March 27, 2012 Roy E. Parks, 90, of Auburn, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

Born in Jackson County, he was a son of the late John W. and Eula Cruce Parks.

He was a retired restaurant owner and served in the United States Army. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Ernest Parks and Howell Parks, and sisters, Sammie Hutchins, Pauline Banks, Johnnie Smith and Jennie Mae Sloan.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Mae Helton Parks; sons, Terry (Charlotte) Parks, Billy (Diane) Parks and John Rickey Parks, all of Auburn; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;

adn sister, Lourene Baird of Braselton.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 30, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Lee Sass and the Rev. Chris Parkin officiating. Interment was in the Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to Auburn First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 4, 1385 Sixth Ave., Auburn, GA 30011.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, April 12, 2012

Carl Wayne Vanzura

Died April 2, 2012 Carl Wayne Vanzura of Blairsville died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta on April 3, 2012.

Born May 8, 1942 in Compton, Calif., he was preceded in death by his dad, Edward John Vanzura and Vanzura his mother, Florence Maxine Bridges Gregory Vanzura.

Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Patricia Anne Smith Vanzura; children, Jon Jeffrey (wife Jessica, who is expecting grandchild #6), of Blairsville and Daniel Wayne (wife Kristen) of Longwood, Fla.; grandchildren, Nicole, Justin, Kai, Luke and Grayson, and and sister, Wilma Jean Gregory Vanzura Donley (husband Ralph) of Lakeland, Fla.

He attended All Souls Parochial School in Sanford, Fla., and graduated from Seminole High School, Class of 1961, in Sanford, Fla. He was an avid sports fan who covered hundreds of motor sport events ranging from local and regional dirt and asphalt tracks to NHRA Drag Racing and NASCAR events.

Carl was one of a group of young racers who pioneered the Seminole Timing Association at the Osceola Drag Strip in the early 1960s. Carl was also a Little League baseball coach for more than 16 years and had the opportunity to coach a team of 13- and 14-year-olds in the Pony League World Series in Lafayette, La., in the early 1980s. Carl retired as the editor of the Towns County Herald in Hiawassee after 14 years. Carl worked at the Tri-County Racetrack in Brasstown, N.C., in public relations for more than 10 years. Before relocating to Blairsville in 1991, Carl was a sports reporter for the Sanford Herald in Sanford Fla. He also worked for Hostess and Wonder Bread for 14 years. Carl was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Blairsville. He was a dedicated husband, loving father and loyal friend to many; he will be missed.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Blairsville.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, April 12, 2012

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The Paper | Thursday, April 12, 2012

Happy Easter

Debbie Purvis The Paper

New Liberty United Methodist Church hosted a Saturday Easter egg hunt and children had a chance to visit with the Easter bunny. Easter egg hunts were held across the community and the weather make for a perfect hunt.

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2 lost local souls left a lasting legacy It is hard to be sad when we lose folks who have lived a long and productive life.

Last week, we lost two.

One was Dr. Leila Denmark, who lived 114 years.

She practiced medicine until she was 103 and lived by herself until she was 106.

There are all sorts of amazing things about her life. When she was born in 1898, the average life expectancy for a woman was 49.

For a man it was 47.

I met Dr. Denmark in Forsyth County in 1998, when she turned 100. She was a no-nonsense woman who had an incredible grasp on what was best for children.

Madia Bowman, the mother of 11, spent eight years writing down all she could and the result was a book called “Dr. Denmark said it.”

It is filled with many pearls of wisdom.

“If mothers would just use their brains and take responsibility, they would know what to do with their children,” said Dr. Denmark in the book.

Leila Denmark became a physician when there were few women in the field. She was the only woman in the 1928 class of the Medical College of Georgia.

She was humble enough to think that her way of thinking was not perfect or exact, but she backed it up with 75 years of medical practice.

Phill Bettis, a good friend of mine in Forsyth County, told the Forsyth County News that his father built the little house that was Denmark’s medical office.

“She loved practicing in that little house,” Bettis said. “I don’t know that she ever locked the doors and you were welcome to come see her ... she might have three or four generations of folks that would come to her sequentially. That’s remarkable in itself.”

She had some strong beliefs about diet and medicine.

“She did not believe in milk products,” Bettis said.

Harris Blackwood “She didn’t believe in bubble gum medicine. It was a very austere look compared to how we think of medicine today. I think her mindset in that was medicine shouldn’t be that attractive to us.”

He also said that Denmark ate little meat, loved vegetables and thought good eating habits should be passed down from one generation to the next.

We also said goodbye to Gene Bobo, who was 94. In the business world, Bobo will be remembered for patenting the fiber that led to modern pantyhose.

But for a generation of men, now in their 60s or older, Bobo was their Scoutmaster. Along with the late James Mathis, he was the leader of Boy Scout Troop 26 of First Baptist Church.

His former Scouts still speak of both Bobo and Mathis with a measure of reverence and respect that is uncommon in today’s world.

When he moved away for a few years to Charlotte, he was involved with Scouting there. He continued his service to the Northeast Georgia Council until his death.

It’s not often that someone devotes nearly three-quarters of a century to shaping the lives of young men.

He was sharp and quickwitted and continued to drive himself to an office in Norcross until just a couple of years ago.

Like many of the Greatest Generation, he perpetuated a love of country and community among his Scouts.

That is his greatest legacy.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

letter to the editor

Day of prayer May 3 seeks blessings for our nation The Tri-County Ministerial Association will sponsor the annual National Day of Prayer event on May 3 at the following cities: Commerce Spence Parks, Maysville, Nicholson, Jefferson and Homer. Specific locations for each event will be announced later.

The Rev. John Webber, Ministerial Association chaplain, is serving as the event coordinator.

In this 225th year of the signing of the United States Constitution, we solicit and

invite the participation of local government leaders as well as civic and religious leaders and all private citizens in these events as we pray for God’s continued blessing on America in 2012 and beyond.

For further information, contact, the Rev. Troy Herbert, president of the Tri-County Ministerial Association, at 706-335-5691, or Deacon Jim Scott, publicity coordinator, at 706-335-3367.

Jim Scott Commerce

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King James, Will color language Perhaps you’ve heard.

It’s been the source of newspaper, magazine and television stories as they all pay tribute to the anniversary of the King James Bible. It’s a sprightly 400 years old.

On one point do all writers and reporters seem to agree: It’s old but not particularly cherished because few people read that version of the Bible these days.

It’s once solid popularity has been eclipsed by the wildly successful New International Version (NIV).

Now I, lover of beautiful words and lilting cadences that I am, do read it, almost exclusively, but I admit that I am definitely in the minority among my friends and family.

“But do you really understand what it says?” Nicole asked, raising an eyebrow, skepticism filling her big brown eyes.

“Yes,” I replied firmly.

She narrowed her eyes. She didn’t want to call me a liar.

She didn’t even want to say in the more poetic way of the King James Bible: The truth’s not in you.

Before the King James Version, there was no Bible in a common language to be read. Until the Protestant Christian king assem-

Ronda Rich bled his experts in 1607 and demanded that the Bible be translated from Greek into English, people had to rely on priests to tell them what was in a book that had been written 1600 years earlier.

Or, they had to be able to read Greek.

It took four years but the KJV was released to the public in 1611. It was, without a doubt, the most significant event in Christian history since Christ’s resurrection.

All that aside, I have to disagree with those who say its popularity has fallen to the wayside. After all, every one of us quotes the King James Bible regularly. And the thing is, you probably don’t even realize many phrases that are commonplace in our lexicon come from that Bible.

Without the King James Bible, we wouldn’t have these sayings: “drop in a bucket,” “my cup runneth over,” “see eye to eye,”

“wit’s end,” “the powers that be,” “in the twinkling of an eye,” “fell by the wayside,” “root of the matter,” “labor of love” and “fight the good fight.”

Whenever Mama thought someone would try to overcharge for something or take undue advantage, she said, without fail, “You better watch him. He’ll set your field on the fire.”

Mama’s people in the mountains often used phrases from the King James to describe modern day situations. Still, I was surprised when I ran across that Scripture one day in II Samuel.

Absalom’s servants stole Joab’s barley by “setting his field on fire.” It’s really quite clever if you think about it — KJV readers translated ancient words to cover everyday situations like theft. Who says it’s too hard to understand? After all, Mama’s people were mostly uneducated but they grasped it with seeming ease.

At the same time the King James’ scholars were scurrying to translate the Bible, famous bard William Shakespeare was scribbling away, using the same words now considered antiquated

— those sentences that use “thy, thee” and words that end with “th” as in cometh.

Many of the phrases that ole Will created through his quill, have, too, become an integral part of our everyday conversation.

From Will’s quill came these expressions: “Bated breath,” “all the world’s a stage,” “neither a borrower or lender be,” “a brave new world,” “fair play,” “foregone conclusion” “come full circle,” “give the devil his due” and “good riddance” to name but a few.

So, the question becomes this, at least “in my mind’s eye” (Shakespeare’s words not mine): If the King James Bible and Shakespeare are ancient relics then why do we continue to use their words daily?

Why can’t we find modern words that say it as well or even better?

I guess because, as the KJV says, “There’s nothing new under the sun.”

Ronda Rich is the Gainesville-based author of several books, including “What Southern Women Know About Faith.” Sign up for her newsletter at www. rondarich.com. Her column appears weekly.

Salute to dads, and their naked clothes When our children were younger, we would let them choose books for us to read to them at bedtime.

One of their frequent selections was “Me and My Dad,” compiled by Stuart Hample. The book chronicles the observations of children ages 7 to 11 — in their own words — about their fathers.

I dug up the book the other day, and thought it would be fun to revisit some of the wit and wisdom gleaned from these sons and daughters on their dads.

Enjoy: Even if I’m bad, my dad has to still like me because I am in his family. I think it’s a law.

Alison I saw my dad in his naked clothes. It was very interesting.

Natalie When my father pays the bills, he says “Darn it.

Everything is getting more expensive these days!” I guess you have to be rich to be a father.

Denis I can talk to him about

Len Robbins a lot of things I can’t talk about with my mom about.

But I’m not going to write it down because we’d get in trouble.

Sanford He always tells me I can do anything if I stick with it and really try. What if I try to walk up the outside of the Umpire State Building?

Naomi When I say “I’m bored,” my dad says, “no, you’re not. You’re Annie.” When I fall down, my dad makes me tell the sidewalk I’m sorry. When my dad sees chocolate, he goes CRAZY! Annie When me and my dad walk our dog, I tell him what’s bugging me. He listens very good but I wish he’d come to school with me. Then Jimmy Ryan couldn’t bug me.

Ralph My dad does things like make the beds and clear the table, but he never, ever cleans the cat box! He says he comes from royal blood, so he doesn’t have to do litter boxes.

Steven M. I love him very much. If he will raise my allowance, I will love him even more.

Seth Every time we shoot a video he dances all around and makes these weird faces. You’d never know in real life he’s just this normal boring dad.

Alvin My dad has to be in a wheelchair, but he can do most everything. Except walk and play sports. But I wouldn’t trade him for anybody, even Mark McGwire!

Paul When I get married, I want to find a man like my dad. Only younger.

Vonetta My dad could beat up anybody. He doesn’t ever do it because he’s very gentle. But I just know he could.

Max

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General Manager Norman Baggs Editor LeAnne Akin

My father made up this song for my birthday. It goes like Yankee Doodle.

Freddy Barlow just turned 10.

He’s never been a bother. He’s the best kid every born.

I know cause I’m his father.”

Freddy B. When I’m in church sitting next to my dad, it’s one of the best times in life. I wish we could do it every day instead of just on Sundays.

Lisbeth I love my Dad because he’s my only father and I have lived with him for all of my life. Also, he’s going to take me to see “Godzilla.”

Ross While Father’s Day is still a couple of months away, it’s never too early to start the celebration – but not in your naked clothes.

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

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FIRE Units from Jackson Trail, North Jackson, West Jackson and the Jackson County Correctional Institute responded just before 5 p.m. April 3 to 348 Summer Hill Drive in Hoschton where a structure fire was reported.

Responders found heavy smoke and fire showing from the roof area of a single-family residence. The fire was reported during a thunderstorm with heavy lightning in the area, according to Jackson County Emergency Services Director Steve Nichols.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Jackson Trail Fire Department.

At 7:15 p.m., units from Jefferson, Jackson Trail, Arcade and the Jackson County CI Fire Departments responded to another lightning strike at 933 Ebenezer Church Road in Jefferson.

Smoke was coming from the single-family residence where the occupant advised lightning had struck the power system.

The fire was contained to the electrical system and no injuries were reported. Minor damage was reported.

Firefighters were called at 5 a.m. April 5 to an 1800 square-foot single-family Hoschton residence. Smoke was showing when units from Jackson Trail, North Jackson and the Jackson County CorrectionaI Fire Departments arrived at 679 Skelton Road.

The fire was quickly extinguished. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Jackson Trail Fire Department.

The homeowner complained of chest pains and was transported Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Public safety and public works gain knowledge in Barrow Co. For The Paper During the week of March 26, firefighters with Barrow County Emergency Services were joined by firefighters from Winder Fire Department and personnel from Winder Public Works learning about all the safety measures in place with Colonial Pipeline.

“When it comes to safety, Barrow County and its emergency responders are on the same team as Colonial Pipeline,” said Robert West Colonial Pipeline Operations Manager for Georgia In all, 48 men and woman took the training over three days, and they learned about many of the safety programs that Colonial Pipeline have throughout the 5,500 miles of pipeline. Colonial Pipeline transports more barrels of refined petroleum products more miles than any other pipeline in the nation. With that comes a lot of responsibility to operate their pipeline system both safely and efficiently. They operate each and every day keeping safety and the environment in mind.

The instructors also talked about how crews should respond in the event of a pipeline leak. This included how to set up a perimeter to keep citizens out of the danger zone and when to evacuate homes and businesses if necessary. Instructors also taught them how to contact Colonial Pipeline if a leak happens in order for them to quickly contain the leak.

Working together in that event both firefighters and pipeline personnel will handle the situation as quickly and safely as possible.

“They are the experts we depend on,” said West.

“These relationships are so important to cultivate because, no matter what color your uniform, on this team we have two goals: serve the public and protect their safety. We can’t thank Barrow County enough for the dedication they bring to this.”

The training was held at the Winder Cultural Art Center. It was organized through Barrow County Emergency Services.

“We want to thank Colonial Pipeline for sharing this opportunity with us,” said Emergency Management Agency Coordinator Penny Clack. “We also want to thank the Cultural Arts Center for allowing us to use their great facility for this training.”

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Community Emergency Response Team classes begin May 5; Train to serve The Jackson County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) will start a new class for volunteers on Saturday, May 5, at the Braselton Planning and Utility Building, located behind town hall.

Classes will be held for three consecutive weekends with a drill scheduled on the fourth weekend.

Classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Volunteers will learn disaster preparedness, first aid, CPR, search and rescue, terrorism in CERT, fire safety, hazmat and disaster psychology. Training and equipment is provided for free.

Jackson County CERT also has

trained members in the community and needs an additional 20 for this class.

Those interested are asked to visit www.jacksoncert.org for more information and an application to send to the group. For additional information, call Mike Strong at 770654-7066.

POLICE REPORT Jackson County Sheriff’s Office ■ A Highway 124 resident was cited April 4 after her dog attacked a 19-year-old Pomerarian.

The injured dog’s owner said he intends to sue for the $30,000 value of his pet.

■ A traffic stop was conducted April 4 at Brockton Road and Shepherd’s Crossing after a deputy witnessed a driver unable to keep his truck in its lane.

The driver was chewing on something and swallowed it but denied he had swallowed any contraband. He and his passenger, both who were carrying knives, had borrowed the truck from a man staying at the hotel where the passenger works. The driver’s license was suspended for failure to appear and he was cited for failure to maintain and taken to jail. Since the passenger’s license was revoked, the truck was towed.

■ A Jefferson resident reported a financial transaction card fraud case in which 10 $100 charges had been made

to a card at Walmart in Washington state.

■ Approximately $2,500 in repairs will be needed at Little Country Church on Old Airport Road after it was discovered that someone had removed copper lines under the building. The burglary was discovered when someone noticed a vibration in the floor of the fellowship and that the air conditioning was not functioning properly. An air conditioning repairman was called April 3.

■ A disorderly conduct report was filed April 2 from a Thurmond Road location where a relative recently released from jail was acting aggressively toward family and neighbors and there was concern he may injure himself. The person left the scene and the deputy was unable to locate the vehicle in which the man reportedly left.

■ A dispute at a Jackson Trail Road business was reported April 3 after a customer pumped gas at two tanks for $45 and $40. While the business said only one transaction when through on a credit card, the credit card company

said a $85 charge was made. The customer was advised to check with the bank and return to the store and settle the account if the proper charge did not post.

■ Two men and a woman attempted to use counterfeit money when making a purchase at Rue 21 at Tanger Outlets on April 2. The clerk told the shoppers he was unable to take the fake hundred dollar bills with the head of Abraham Lincoln. The ink did not look right, the clerk said.

■ Graffiti was reported at Habersham Oaks on April 2.

■ A Cambridge Farms resident complained of fishermen trespassing onto her property. The complainant was advised to have an email sent out from the homeowners’ association. A man was advised April 2 to check with the homeowners’ association to see where the boundaries are for fishing. He said he thought he was able to fish all around the lake.

■ While people were swimming at the river on Brooks Road at Highway 60 on April 2, someone

broke into a vehicle and took $60 in cash and a Samsung Smartphone.

A possible suspect was identified to deputies.

Jefferson Police Department ■ A Dixie Red Avenue resident reported an April 3 dispute and was afraid the other party would dispose of her property as he threatened to do. The complainant was assured she would return at any time to pick up her remaining clothing and furniture but her family members were not welcome.

■ A window in a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee was broken out April 3 while the vehicle was parked in the Bells Shopping Center. Nothing was missing but damage amounted to $300 to replace the window. Extra patrol was requested for the area.

■ A one-vehicle wreck was reported April 3 on Highway 335 at Sycamore Street. When a dog ran into the path of the driver, he lost control of his Ford Ranger,

ran into the ditch and the truck overturned.

The driver was not injured.

■ An Athens Highway resident was on a ladder cutting a limb off a tree April 2 when the ladder shifted. The man fell onto a metal rod and hit the ground. Someone across the road heard the man’s yells for help and notified 911. The injured man was taken to the hospital.

■ A domestic dispute was reported at an MLK Jr. Drive location April 2.

The man left the home after he confronted the female about calls he received about her doing “stuff” while he was away at work. She declined to elaborate on the “stuff.”

■ A vehicle traveling 71 mph on the 55 mph zone of Damon Gause Parkway at Old Swimming Pool Road on April 3 was stopped. The driver had no license and was cited for both offenses.

■ A child molestation complaint is under investigation. The March 31 report is alleged to involve a 7-year-old victim and a 15-year-old perpetrator.

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Long overdue?

Some readers can’t wait to check out the next e-book, but not everyone is sold

By BRANDEE A. THOMAS Regional staff Her classmates called her a bookworm. Her mom referred to her as “voracious reader.”

For as long as Lenora Luke could remember, she couldn’t get her hands on new reading material fast enough.

Some libraries — including those in the Piedmont Regional Library System — are doing their best to help out the Lenora Lukes of the world with an e-book lending service.

“Once I start a good book, I have a hard time putting it down. When I was in school, it used to get me in trouble.

Now that I’m retired, it’s not a problem,” said Luke, a Gainesville resident.

“The only trouble is that as soon as I finish one book, I want to jump right into the next one.”

Since she reads so many books, Luke says it’s more practical for her to borrow them from the library versus purchasing them from a bookstore. Previously, readers like her would’ve had to wait until the library opened the next day to feed their book addiction. Now they can download new titles for free from their local library.

“We have 400 copies of books in our (electronic) collection now,” said Beth McIntyre, director of the Piedmont Regional system serving Banks, Barrow and Jackson counties.

“You go to our website, click the icon for library e-

books and download the title you want. Most people download the book to their computer or laptop, then transfer it to a reading device like an (Amazon) Kindle or Nook (by Barnes and Noble).

“The default lending period is two weeks, but you can choose seven or 21 days.

The books are automatically returned to the library, so there are never any fees involved.”

According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, one-fifth of American adults have read an e-book in the past year. The survey also reports the average ereader owner reads 24 books yearly, compared to 16 books read by nonowners.

Since launching the e-book lending program two months ago, McIntyre says the system has had more than 1,000 checkouts. The average wait time for a listed title, when there is a wait, is about nine days.

“We aren’t surprised by the program’s popularity,” McIntyre said.

“We’d been getting a lot of requests for this service from our patrons through the library help desks. They were asking when we would be adding it.”

The Piedmont system was able to launch the service through a grant from Jackson EMC. Even though the e-book program is free to use for Piedmont library cardholders, the library has to purchase individual checkout licenses for each copy of the electronic books.

“We’ve been purchasing

best sellers. Those choices are usually based on the big reviewing sources,” McIntyre said.

“Right now, the No. 1 checkout is ‘Witch and Wizard’ by James Patterson, ‘Escape’ by Barbara Delinksy is No. 2 and ‘Explosive Eighteen’ by Janet Evanovich is No. 3.”

“When we asked patrons to complete a survey at the end of 2011, they were mostly interested in checking out books for adults, as opposed to kids or teens. Within the adult demographic, they were mostly interested in mysteries. The surprise was that nonfiction — such as biographies and cookbooks — also ranked highly.”

Not everyone is completely sold on e-books.

“I’m just not a fan,” said Greg Brooks, a Gainesville resident.

“When I want to read, I want to turn a page, not stare at a computer screen.”

The Hall County Library System is also on the fence when it comes to the fees associated with borrowing titles from e-book distributors.

“If I am only going to rent a collection, I want it from a provider that will not be gouging the pocket to access the material,” said Adrian Mixon, director of the Hall system.

“This is not just about providing a service but one that can be counted on and is affordable. I have not invested library money in e-books until I am comfortable with the (Digital Rights Manage-

Friends of the Library hosts e-vent to remember

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com What began as a necessary step for the Piedmont Regional Library has now become a community supported effort.

Funded by Jackson EMC’s Operation Round Up, the eBook program jumpstarted in February offering more than 250 top selling titles to library card holders. Various sources have since contributed to the funding for the growing list of titles, including the Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library who presented a check for $1,000.

This week, the Piedmont Region Library System reported reaching more than 1,200 eBook checkouts since the program’s launch on Feb. 1. It is apparent that eBook device and tablet based reading are on the rise.

A study based in the nation’s capitol released on April 5 shows that one-fifth of Americans have reported reading an eBook this year.

The Pew Research Center saw an increase in this number following the holiday gift-giving season. Not only has the number of eBook consumption risen, but the numbers of books being read have as well.

“The average reader of eBooks says they have read 24 books in the past year, compared with an average of 15 books by a non-eBook consumer,” the study reported.

The majority of device readers continue to participate in print version reading,

a number right at 88 percent.

Some prefer the traditional book-in-hand reading but the bulk of readers have embraced the quick access, portability and wide selection provided by the eBook format. Reasons for sticking to print versions are the accessibility in reading to children and sharing books with friends.

What some thought would be the death of reading, has actually increased books being read on the whole. It is clear that as eBook reading increases, the book storefronts are noticing a decline in sales. Authors and publishers have taken the necessary steps to produce material for device consumption.

As the popularity climbs, the Piedmont Regional Library is continuing to grow their list of titles.

On May 2 at the BraseltonStover House, the Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library will hold their “event to Remember” to raise money for more e-books.

With a Kindle Fire giveaway and the popularity of the program, a large attendance is expected.

A live and silent auction will be conducted and raffle prizes will be awarded.

Melvin Banks will provide live entertainment and A BoKay Catering will provide the buffet. There will be a cash bar.

For tickets, contact Diane Stephens at dianestephens@ hotmail.com or 770-9320246.

Afterwords extends hours Afterwords now has extended hours, staying open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday, with extended hours until 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.

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The Piedmont system was able to launch the service through a grant from Jackson EMC. Even though the e-book program is free to use for Piedmont library cardholders, the library has to purchase individual checkout licenses for each copy of the electronic books. ment) provider.

“The only e-books we offer are through Galileo and netLibrary.”

Even among e-book users, there are still some instances when print versions are preferred over electronic. According to the Pew poll, 81

percent of users prefer using printed books when reading with a child and 69 percent preferred printed copies when sharing books with others.

Although they are embracing the new technology, don’t look for libraries to

turn a blind eye to traditions just yet.

“This is an additional service,” McIntyre said.

“In no way does it impact our print circulation at this point. We are not going to reduce any funding to purchase print materials.”

“We’ve been purchasing best sellers. Those choices are usually based on the big reviewing sources. Right now, the No. 1 checkout is ‘Witch and Wizard’ by James Patterson, ‘Escape’ by Barbara Delinksy is No. 2 and ‘Explosive Eighteen’ by Janet Evanovich is No. 3.”

Beth McIntyre, Director, Piedmont Regional Library System

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Guest commentary by shane short

Economic development successes gives new hope It probably goes without saying that the past few years have been tough on many businesses and families in our community and beyond. The recession took a hard toll on many. However, in recently months, there seems to be a new hope for America and our area.

Within the past six months, Jackson County has been very fortunate to be the new home for many companies and expansions.

The first announcement was Bed, Bath & Beyond’s new e-commerce facility located in Pendergrass creating up to 900 new jobs.

On the same day came the announcement of Toyota AutoShort motive Compressors of Georgia (TACG) expanding and adding 40 jobs.

Then there was Kubota who is building a new tractor manufacturing facility in Jefferson creating 200 new jobs. Soon thereafter was the announcement of Toyota Industries of America that will build a new automotive parts manufacturing facility in Pendergrass creating another 250 jobs.

Subsequently was the recent announcement of Carter’s which will open an e-commerce facility in Braselton creating up to 1,000 new jobs for our area. All total, the announcements within the past six months by the Chamber create a total of 2,390 additional jobs for Jackson County.

These new jobs will bring a number of other great benefits to our community. Besides putting people back to work, the new companies will invest around $523 million in Jackson County. This greatly adds to the tax digest.

But, there is even a greater benefit to the community. It’s called the multiplier effect.

For every new job created, on average, it is estimated that another 1.8 jobs will be created from other suppliers, service and retail jobs needed to fill the demand of the companies and its employees. So, in theory, the area could expect nearly 4,300 jobs created over the next few years. That’s good news

for all of us.

Jackson County is fortunate to have a strong economic development team. Leading the effort is the Chamber of Commerce, serving as the one point of contact for new business considering Jackson County. At the helm of the Chamber’s economic development is Courtney Bernardi, who serves as the Director of Economic Development.

But it’s the team that really makes the effort strong. The Jackson County team consists of the Chamber’s Economic Development Council (EDC) and The Alliance for Economic Development, the cities of Braselton, Commerce and Jefferson and the Development Authorities of Jackson County and the City of Jefferson. The leadership of the various groups is very strong and committed to a better and growing Jackson County.

Recent numbers provided by Frank Norton with the Norton Agency point to a speedy recovery for Jackson County and Northeast Georgia. The housing market has improved greatly and there are far less homes on the market today than there were prior to the recession. With a greater demand and less to choose from, housing values may start to increase over the next couple of years, barring any future economic meltdown.

With the new companies locating in the area and the positive news on the housing front, there is a renewed hope for a better tomorrow and a renewed hope for a stronger Jackson County.

Shane Short is President and CEO of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce.

He can be reached at shane@jacksoncountyga.com or at 706-387-0300.

With the new companies locating in the area and the positive news on the housing front, there is a renewed hope for a better tomorrow and a renewed hope for a stronger Jackson County.

Shane Short President/CEO, Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce

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Carter’s will invest $50 million in new facility For The Paper Carter’s, the largest branded marketer of baby and young children’s apparel in the United States, has selected Braselton as the home of its new multichannel distribution center.

Last week, Gov. Nathan Deal and Michael D. Casey, Carter’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, announced that the company’s million-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in June, creating an immediate need for 250 full-time employees with more than 600 new full -time jobs in Georgia by 2015.

The company expects to invest more than $50 million in its new distribution facility located at 625 Braselton Parkway in Braselton.

A job fair will be held May 9-12 at the new facility in Braselton. Interested candidates can visit www.carters.com/DCjobs to learn more and apply.

“Carter’s new distribution center will have an immediate, positive impact on the lives of Jackson County residents,” said Deal. “Encouraging job growth in the state is of the utmost importance, and we are pleased Carter’s has chosen to invest in Georgia and its workforce.”

Braselton Mayor Bill Orr said Gov. Deal’s announcement is confirmation that “It’s Better in Braselton,” as the town’s slogan says.

“Braselton offers prime logistics space along one our nation’s busiest highway corridors, which is an obvious advantage,” said Orr. “When combined with our talented labor pool and our recent designation as ‘re-

cession resilient’ by a national demographics data firm, Braselton is a good place to locate a business. Our reputation as a business-friendly town is well known.”

“Carter’s has been doing business in Georgia for nearly 90 years and our global headquarters is based in Atlanta. We’re proud to expand our presence in our home state,” said Casey. “This new facility is intended to allow us to support growth in our Carter’s and OshKosh B’Gosh brands, improve the efficiency of our operations and better serve our customers.”

Georgia QuickStart, the state’s oldest and most successful job training program, will support Carter’s in developing a high performance workforce for the new facility.

The company will begin its hiring process in early May to fill positions in operations, engineering, inventory control, human resources and additional support roles.

“The new distribution center is a welcome addition to Jackson County’s economy, and represents a great opportunity for our workforce,” said Courtney Bernardi, Director of Economic Development for the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce. “We work hard to attract strong global companies like Carter’s to our community and look forward to contributing to their success.”

“We look forward to Carter’s becoming a valued member of the Braselton business community,” the mayor said.

Scott McMurray, director of the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Logistics industry team, managed the project on behalf of the state.

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Gwinnett Medical Center

Only 100 hospitals in America have this award.

One is in Atlanta.

Gwinnett Medical Center, with locations in Lawrenceville and Duluth, holds the distinction of being the only hospital in Atlanta* to be named to the HealthGrades® list of America’s 100 Best Hospitals™ for 2012. This is just another example of how Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville and Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth are transforming healthcare.

To learn more about this prestigious award, visit gwinnettmedicalcenter.org. *Atlanta is defined as the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA Census Bureau Statistical Area as defined by the federal government’s Office of Management and Budget.

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motorsports

Local racing venue on right track

By BILL MURPHY Regional staff

Tom Reed Regional staff

Darin Cronin, left, crew member for Chase Miller, and Terry James, crew member for Colt James, prepare their drivers cars for a practice session at Gresham Motorsports Park last Friday.

JEFFERSON — Despite the number of years that Dan Elliott has been involved in racing, he’d never before seen what caught his eye last Thursday as he drove through the infield of Gresham Motorsports Park in Jefferson.

Elliott, the track’s general manager, looked out of his truck window to the right only to see drag racer John Coughlin taking advantage of the warm spring weather by riding his skateboard down the bottom of the straightaway.

Coughlin was on hand as his teenage son, Cody, was testing at the track.

“I’ve never seen that before,” Elliott said with a smile. “I’ve got to get my daughter to come down here and get a picture of this.”

With all the hard work that Elliott’s put into the overhaul at the 45-year-old facility of Gresham Motorsports Park, formerly known as the Peach State Speedway, he’s not going to neglect the lighter moments that came along with such a comprehensive project.

“The work’s tough enough,” Elliott added. “If you can’t have fun along the

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way, it’s going to be a short life.”

And now that the nearby Lanier National Speedway, in Braselton, has ceased racing under current ownership, Gresham Motorsports Park in Jefferson is the only show in town for racing fans in Northeast Georgia.

And Elliott hopes that fans can enjoy the racing product that Gresham produces, including the season-opening Beau Slocumb Memorial 208 that took place Saturday night, the first of eight events planned before the season schedule wraps on Oct. 13.

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high school lacrosse

Heading down south Mill Creek girls’ looking to learn, gain exposure from out-of-state trip

By MATT MAUNEY mmauney@clickthepaper.com The Mill Creek girls’ lacrosse program is in just its second year of varsity play, but the Lady Hawks will get the chance to test themselves against opponents from outside the peach state this weekend, as they travel down to Gainesville, Fla., to face two metro high schools.

According to head coach Brian Williamson, the trip will be both a chance to expose his team to new competition and to build team unity.

“This is a new experience for a lot of the girls,” Williamson explained. “A lot of them play travel lacrosse during the offseason, but this is a trip six hours away from their homes, so it should be a good experience.”

The team will take a charter bus down to Gainesville Friday morning and will

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Scott Rogers Regional staff

Jefferson High senior wrestler Forrest Przybysz took home his third individual state championship this year and was ranked No. 16 in the country, going 56-1. He is committed to wrestle for the United States Naval Academy.

Jefferson wrestling standout admits winning ‘doesn’t get boring’

By DAVID MITCHELL Regional staff It could have been just another year for Forrest Przybysz.

For a senior Jefferson wrestler who had already taken home individual titles at the state traditional tournament in his sophomore and junior seasons, winning a third was expected.

And yet, when time ran out on his championship match, and Przybysz had sealed a 9-2 win over Morgan County’s Austin Ross at the Gwinnett Arena in Duluth, the wrestler had his arms outstretched and

a look of jubilation etched across his face.

“It doesn’t get boring,” he said nearly a month later. “It doesn’t get old. It’s just as exciting as the first time. Being in the Gwinnett Arena — it’s exhilarating.

“If you watch the clock, it just seems like an eternity. So, I tried not to look at the clock. As the time ticks down, it’s unreal.

It’s exciting.”

With his title, Przybysz helped the Dragons claim their 12th consecutive team traditionals title. For the season, he compiled a 56-1 record, losing only to the nation’s No. 2-ranked wrestler, and was ranked No. 16 in the country.

Despite the success Przybysz experienced throughout his first three years at Jefferson (he took home sixth place at state as a freshman in addition to his two titles), he said he experienced more pressure as a senior.

For one, he was now counted on as a leader for the younger wrestlers on the team. It was a role that wasn’t entirely natural to him to begin with.

“It was pretty weird being a senior and having to step up as a leader,” he said. “We’ve always had a good group of seniors, so there was a lot of pressure to step up and fill their

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Emily Hallberg defends a Johns Creek opponent earlier this season.

high school tennis — Region 7-AAAAA tournament

Both MCHS teams aim for state bid after No. 2 seeds

By MATT MAUNEY mmauney@clickthepaper.com The boys’ and girls’ tennis teams at Mill Creek look to be in good position to make another run at a top two region tournament finish and a state bid, but the way the two teams got here is different than the state playoff teams a year ago.

While Mill Creek featured some top talent last season — especially on the girls’ side with Navy commits Kristy and Michelle Yau

— this year’s teams have more depth in all five spots (three singles and two doubles).

The girls’ team takes a No. 2 seed into the Region 7-AAAAA tournament next week.

The Lady Hawks are led by No. 1 singles player Madison Hahn, but have flexibility with their other singles spots and two doubles teams. Allison Weaver, Mallory Kolts, Abbi Jordan and Lauren Atkinson have each rotated into singles spots this year, while Kolts, Jordan and Atkinson regularly are put into doubles pairings with

Cailey Stevens and Natalie Martinez.

“I know that we’ve got five positions that we can count on any day that we walk on the court,” head coach Tim Schroer said.

“We’re not heavily reliant on one or two positions, so that’s nice.”

The Lady Hawks are 16-2 overall this season and hold a 7-1 mark in region play, with their sole loss coming against Peachtree Ridge.

The boys’ team also holds a No. 2 seed and are led by their singles players Quentin

Lavender, Adam Gonterman and Tyler Abbott. The Hawks are 14-4 overall and also 7-1 in the region, with their only loss coming against Collins Hill.

“Our three singles players have been consistent all season on the boys’ side and now it’s time for one of the doubles teams to step up and get a win,” Schroer said.

The boys open the tournament April 17 against Mountain View while the girls face Duluth April 18. Mill Creek is hosting both tournaments.

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ZOOMA run scheduled at Lake Lanier

Big Kahuna returning to Road Atlanta

Annual JCCHS alumni game set

The ZOOMA Atlanta Half Marathon and 5K debuts at Lake Lanier Islands Sunday, April 22. The event is for walkers, joggers and runners and is open to men and women. An after-party expo and live music will be a part of the finish-line celebration. The cost of the half marathon is $95 while the 5K is $55.

This year’s event supports the The Orange Duffel Bag Foundation. Participants will receive a goody bag with a ZOOMA performance shirt and a Muscle Milk Light beverage. For more info, visit zoomarun.com.

The AMA Pro Racing series will return to Road Atlanta in Braselton April 20-22 with the Big Kahuna. The event ran at Road Atlanta from 1998-2002 and the AMA Pro Racing Series last raced the track in 2010 with Blake Young sweeping the National Guard SuperBike doubleheader weekend. Fans can expect to see their favorite AMA riders and bikes attacking Road Atlanta’s 2.5-mile course at speeds up to 190 mph. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased by calling 303377-3278 or visiting m1powersports.com.

The annual Jackson County High School baseball alumni game will be Saturday, April 14, at 2 p.m. at JCCHS. A homerun derby will start at 1 p.m. If you are a former player and interested in participating or would like to find out more information about this event, contact JCCHS head coach Tommy Fountain at tfountain@jackson.k12.ga.us or call him at 770530-8975. The cost to enter either or both events is $15. The fee will include a commemorative Tshirt.

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GHSA ready to take up power ratings system for Class A

By ZAC TAYLOR Regional staff At least one thing is certain about the Georgia High School Association’s switch to a Class A power ratings system: There’s going to be a new top-10 list to follow.

Move over polls, the ratings system is about to be a must read for coaches and fans every time it comes out, because it’s those ratings that will determine if, and in what position, each team is seeded in the state tournament for baseball, softball, basketball and football starting with the 2012-2013 school year.

“Right now teams are looking at top-10 polls,” said Towns County girls basketball coach Jim Melton. “Now they’re going to have to have a power rating poll almost daily.

“All season long you’re going to be able to keep up with who you’re going to be paired with at the tournament.”

At least that’s the way it’s done in Louisiana, the state whose power ratings system the GHSA used in part when they adopted the current plan at the March executive committee meeting.

While Louisiana uses the system throughout all classifications, in Georgia it will be limited to the smallest classification as a means to separate public and private schools for the split state tournaments, yet another change for the upcoming school year that was adopted during the GHSA’s implementation of the new realignment.

The split was enacted at the January executive committee meeting to ratify the new realignment after about 30 Class A public schools, mainly in South Georgia, planned to secede from the GHSA if something was not done about what they saw as the athletic inequity between public and private schools.

The two Class-A public schools in this area, Towns County and Commerce, were not a part of the group that had planned to

split. Now the coaches at the two schools, the only two public schools in Region 8-A, are trying to figure out just how the split and the new ratings system is going to work.

“We play so many private schools,” said Commerce football coach Marvin Justice.

“So in Commerce, we’re in a unique situation.”

What has Justice concerned is that the Tigers will be playing six of their 10 games against private schools next season, including all region games. And yet come playoff time, Commerce would go to the public school bracket.

The Tigers coach said he had hoped the GHSA would’ve realigned the regions so as to create regions of all public and all private schools to make it simpler. But he is, nonetheless, ready to play the new game.

“We’re just going to have to win as many games as we can,” he said. “Anytime you do something for the first time your going to have some problems, that’s why it’s called a rough draft.”

Most area coaches agree that a wait and see approach is best before determining once and for all if the new system will be beneficial.

Still, Melton admitted that, had the rating been in place earlier, Towns County would have benefited.

“Three of the last five years, we’ve been knocked out of the state tournament by the eventual state champion,” he said. “And those were all private schools.”

Melton said he agreed in part with the decision to split public and private to create an even playing field, but he still wants to maintain the cohesion of the mixed region he is in.

In the regular season, teams will still play a regular region schedule. And, as before, the region champion will get an automatic berth to the postseason.

The power ratings, which vary from sport to sport but come down to getting credit for wins as well as playing quality opponents, determine the wildcard teams in both the

Baseball: Mill Creek drops out of first with loss Monday SUWANEE — Cody Short became the hero Monday night when his RBI walk-off single in extra innings gave North Gwinnett a 4-3 win over Mill Creek at McDaniel Field in Suwannee.

The eighth-inning win gives North sole possession of first place in Region 7-AAAAA. The Bulldogs are now 9-2 in region play, while Mill Creek falls to 8-3. The two teams faced again Wednesday in Hoschton.

Mill Creek (12-6, 8-3) outhit North 11-10 in a game that saw five lead changes. The Hawks tied things up at 3-3 in the top of the seventh when Bryan Hudson led off the inning with a single and was moved to second on a bunt by Brandon Harmon before advancing to third on a wild pitch. Hudson scored the tying run on a RBI double from Nick Tillman.

Bunting at crucial times has been a staple of Jones’ teams in recent years, but the small ball game really came into play Monday, as seven of Mill Creek’s 11 hits on the night came on balls that stayed in the infield. The Hawks executed three successful bunts in the fourth when they took a 2-1 lead. Tyler Boldt executed a squeeze play to bring in Tim Hernandez for the first run before Logan Mosley picked a pinch-hit RBI single.

“That’s part of our deal,” said Mill Creek head coach Doug Jones. “We’ve got some kids that can put the ball on the ground and put some pressure on the defense with their speed,” Jones explained.

The Bulldogs (15-4, 9-2) had an opportunity to win it in the seventh when Ryan Hagan

singled before being thrown out by Boldt, the catcher. Pitcher Kevin Kirk then struck out Michael Haynes before an Alex Kimble single and a Ben Carswell groundout to end the threat.

Kirk entered the game in the fifth to relieve starter Kane Fraser. Kirk received the loss after walking Noan Ford — the winning run — in the eighth before Ford was moved to second on a sacrifice bunt.

Starting third baseman Tim Hernandez came into the game in relief as the Hawks brought up one of their outfielders to the infield to try to jam up Short and force an out. Instead, Short found a wide open rightcenter field to bring in the winning run.

“I thought it would be easy for them to come inside on him and the first pitch was nice, but you know we just didn’t execute and that’s okay,” Jones said. “(Hernandez) gave his best effort and I’d run him out there again if I had to do it over,” he said.

Danny Perry picked up the win for North after relieving starter Tucker Baca. Baca came into the game with a perfect 4-0 record and a 0.75 ERA, but gave up three earned runs on 10 hits to Mill Creek Monday.

While the loss puts the Hawks out of first place, Jones said that there is no need to panic and that his team must learn and move on to Wednesday’s home game with the Bulldogs.

“They’re all big but with the records the way they were I think our guys weren’t nervous but maybe anxious to get out here,” he said. “We’ll learn from it. We battled and they just beat us and we didn’t beat ourselves.

We’ll learn from it and try to get better.”

Golf: Both Jefferson teams notch victory over Banks County Senior Blair Cain shot a 39 as Jefferson beat Banks County 198-232 Monday. Daniel Kimmel shot a 49 for the Dragons while Eli Griffin (51) and Hunt Hayes (59) also scored.

Anna Alexander shot a 47 for the Lady Dragons and teammate Victoria Mulvey added a 53 as the Jefferson girls’ team edged out Banks 100-101.

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Senior comes close to upset win shoes.”

And while Jefferson coach Doug Thurmond said Przybysz isn’t the most outspoken person on his team, he was nonetheless up to the task.

“He’s not a real outspoken guy, but he leads by example,” Thurmond said. “He does the job of a leader by doing his part, by showing he’s willing to pay the price to win.”

A lot of that comes with his work ethic, which Thurmond said was relentless.

The coach stressed his ability to not just put in 100 percent at team practices, but to do the extra work on his own, at camps and in the offseason.

Przybysz credited Thurmond for helping to instill that willingness to go the extra mile.

“I’ve always been a pretty hard worker,” he said. “I try to challenge myself and not take shortcuts. Wrestling for (Thurmond), though, he’s like that himself. He doesn’t stand for shortcuts, and he preaches that hard work pays off in the end.

“I didn’t know how hard I could work until my sophomore year, when my coach showed me how hard I needed to. He’d wear me out every day, and I’d keep coming back for more.”

Thurmond said a lot of that ability also comes from maturity. Even as a younger wrestler, the coach was impressed with Przybysz’s willingness to learn from mistakes without being consumed by failure on the rare occasions that he’d drop a match.

“He’s so mature for his age,” Thurmond said. “He only had one loss this year, but he’s had some losses in the past. And he’s very mature in how he handles both.”

His one loss this year came at The Clash, a wrestling tournament in Minnesota which features the top individuals and teams from around the nation. It was a 3-2 decision in which Przybysz came up short on a near takedown at the end of the match that would have given him the win.

“It was close, but I couldn’t

Louisiana, which put the ratings system in place for football in 1999 and many other sports in the following years, did it primarily to keep undeserving football teams, that may have still finished second in a down region, out of the playoffs.

While Hallman has seen a 3-7 team from his region make the playoffs based on strength of schedule, he said that for the most part the system has worked as expected.

Georgia’s implementation will, of course, be different for a variety of reasons, but it’s on its way.

For many of the GHSA schools it’s below the radar, but it will change the face of Class A for the foreseeable future, which is why the coaches have been burning up phone minutes discussing with one another.

Melton has been talking with Lakeview boys basketball coach Seth Vining, who faces a much different path to a state title than the public schools.

“It’s going to make winning a region tournament definitely more important than it has been,” said Vining, whose squad finished second to Athens Christian in 8-A this season.

“But until we go through it for a few seasons, it’s hard to know what to expect.”

As the GHSA said when Melton asked about the new format, ‘we’re headed into uncharted waters.’

Still, the teams will still be playing the same game, and a win still speaks the loudest, regardless of how the opponent is rated. While the new ratings system may determine the wildcard teams and the seedings, beyond that the games will still be settled on the field, just how Justice said he wanted.

And the Commerce coach, for one, would be just as happy to win a state title, even if its just against the other Class A public schools.

“I think there’s 41 or 40 public schools that play football in Class A,” he said. “So best out of 40’s still pretty good.”

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high school recaps

By MATT MAUNEY mmauney@clickthepaper.com

public and private 16-team brackets as well as the seeding for the region winners, which could vary in number by bracket.

So, depending on how often the ratings are updated, teams could very well get a game-by-game update of whether or not they are in playoff position. In Louisiana, the advent of the ratings system has spawned a website which updates ratings in all of the participating sports daily. The official Louisiana High School Athletic Association ratings come out once a week in some cases, and at least once every two weeks.

(New Orleans) Times Picayune high school sports writer Joseph Halm has dealt with both the ratings system in Louisiana and without it in Arkansas.

“It’s worked pretty well,” he said. “Of the two options, it’s better than non-power ratings.

“I don’t think Louisiana would ever go back.”

Freddie Hallman, the football coach at Holy Savior Menard (Alexandria, La.) said the change has been good for the state.

“There’s no doubt, I think it does put the top 32 teams in the playoffs,” he said. “For the most part, I think it’s the best way to go.”

Hallman did say that, in football, which gets credit for playing teams in a higher classification, most every school tries to play up as much as possible out of district.

“We try to play above any way we can if possible,” he added. “It’s always better to play up.”

The ratings have also been a source of interest and excitement for the fans, he said.

“Every week its posted and definitely the fans are excited to keep up with it,” Hallman said. “It’s pretty exciting and it definitely keeps you on your toes.”

Because of how much emphasis the ratings put on strength of schedule, players, coaches and fans are rooting nearly as much for their team’s opponents to win as for their team.

quite seal the deal,” he said. “But it was exciting to wrestle someone so tough.

It kind of put my name on the map, nationally.”

Now, after a season in which he recorded the most pins and wins of his high school career, Przybysz will move on to the Naval Academy, where Thurmond expects more of the same success.

“He understands that if you’re going to get somewhere, you’ve got to work hard,” Thurmond said. “And that’s what we expect from him up there.”

And Przybysz knows that nothing comes easy.

Even after winning titles in consecutive years, he never expected a third.

“It’s the pressure,” he said. “Who wants to be the guy that wins twice and then comes up short on the third?

It’s no easier than the first time you win. You think it might be, but it’s not like that at all. But I’m happy I was able to end my time here on top.

“It’s pretty cool to know what I’ve been a part of here.”

Unique opportunity provided head back to Hoschton Saturday night.

While the trip is meant to be enjoyable, the Lady Hawks will stay busy throughout the short trip, as they prepare to take on Gainesville-Eastside High School Friday at 6:30 p.m. and will face Buchholz High Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

Mill Creek will also get a unique opportunity to take in a major women’s college lacrosse game as the University of Florida hosts Vanderbilt at noon Saturday.

“The girls are excited,” Williamson said.

“They’re feeling like they’re doing something that’s a little bit bigger than who they are, traveling on a big time bus, going to another state and playing some lacrosse.”

Williamson said that the trip is being funded by team dues and offseason fundraising and the that total cost of the trip is around $4,000, with the majority of that going to the charter bus. Georgia Public School buses are not allowed to cross over state lines.

With a school that is still very new to the sport of lacrosse and to be in an area of the state where the sport is quickly gaining

popularity — especially at the youth level — Williamson believes that this trip will be good exposure for his team and Gwinnett County lacrosse.

“The sport is getting bigger and our success helps with that and vice versa,” he said. “The girls are excited to have the opportunity to play in another state. We’ve beefed up the schedule a lot this year just to prepare the girls for the playoffs and the kind of teams we’re going to see.”

The Lady Hawks are 8-1 overall this season and 4-1 in Area 4-AAAAA. They are coming off their only loss of the season, an 8-6 loss to Peachtree Ridge that ended their two-year unbeaten streak against in-county opponents.

Mill Creek will return to area play April 18 when they travel to Grayson before visiting Duluth April 21.

“I want them to come out and not be nervous and not be afraid to play anybody,” Williamson said. “I want them to take the intensity they have in practice and show these Florida teams how we play lacrosse in Georgia.”

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Elliot name attached to track helps attract big NASCAR names The long hours and never-ending projects are the trade-off for staying so closely involved on a day-to-day basis in racing for Elliott, whose brother Bill Elliott is a former Winston Cup Series champion and two-time Daytona 500 winner.

“I know I’m truly blessed to have a job in a sport that I love so much,” Elliott said.

“When I look at this, I’m just reminded how awesome God is.”

Drivers appreciate not only the attention to detail that has been put into the track, but also that the 1/2-mile track is also known among drivers as one of the fastest. However, speed also comes with the danger of more damaging collisions to vehicles, says Elliott.

“It’s pretty prestigious racing at Gresham Motorsports Park since everything is all so new,” said Russell Fleeman, a Late Model driver from Dacula that frequents the venue. “They took a facility that was nice and made it top notch.”

Upon purchase of the facility by the track’s namesakes, Jim and Tony Gresham, a father-and-son pair with deep roots in the racing community, Elliott steered a nearly year-long renovation that cost millions to upgrade facilities before it reopened under its new name in the fall of 2009. Elliott says that all renovations were centered around making it as fan-friendly as possible, and eventually a premier destination for ARCA and Camping World Truck Series events.

Some of the major projects that went into restoring the track included purchasing new grandstands and flipping them to the opposite side of the track from where they previously stood — as to avoid the glare of the late-afternoon sun — re-inforcing the bottom of the track to support the cars, trackside parking, lowering the infield by 6 1/2 feet, and placing large billboards opposite the grandstands to promote sponsors.

They also got as detailed in the renovations as to have a pristine restroom facility in the infield. Now, Gresham Motorsports Park can accommodate

seating for 6,000 fans in the grandstands, trackside and infield all combined.

“We want this to be as fan-friendly as possible and a place people will want to bring the entire family,” Elliott said.

However, no amount of planning can guarantee that such a massive overhaul to the aesthetics and an equally financially steep project on a seasoned track can guarantee success.

“It’s the ultimate gamble,” Elliott said.

“We’ll know we’ve been successful when we’re at full capacity for every single race.”

Of course, having the Elliott family name attached to the track has helped.

Some of the biggest names in NASCAR have all tested at the track since Elliott took over as general manager in 2009.

Ryan Newman, Jimmy Johnson, Kurt Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick, Ken Schrader, Bobby Labonte, and even comedian Ron White have all run laps at the track.

To remember visits from NASCAR drivers and celebrities, alike, a wall in the pit-row tech building has slowly evolved with all their autographs acquired during trips to the track.

Now the million-dollar question is whether this track, that is lauded by drivers, will continue to thrive. Elliott knows that the timing of the track’s rejuvenation in 2009 couldn’t have been worse. The economy was in the tank at the time.

Most of those in the construction industry, which is the heart of the racing drivers and fanbase, were lacking disposable income to spend on the weekend at the track.

Now, they hope any upswing in the economy and a couple years of a proven track record of performance under their belts will lead to a successful summer of 2012. Location also works into Gresham’s favor with a track set just one mile off Interstate 85 and about a 30-minute drive from Gainesville and Athens, and only about 45 minutes from Atlanta.

“I feel like this track has about a 100mile radius that it’s convenient for people to come visit,” Elliott said.

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Planting seeds of learning Corner-Stone Preschool helping West Jackson families laid a good foundation

By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com

a niche in the community especially for those mothers who, like her, had a son with an August birthday which prompted her to consider preschool at 5 and kindergarten at 6. For her son, it was a great decision that meant her son wasn’t the youngest in his class. Her personal experience showed that the added maturity enhanced his experience once he got to school.

Rewis said the preschool has given her the chance to help some families going through difficulties in these tough economic times. Being a shoulder to cry on, being able to provide support and guidance and providing a place where a child can grow and learn about the foun-

dations needed for school as well as the foundation for life which Jesus Christ provides has been a blessing.

The staff of Corner-Stone Preschool is like a family of certified teachers coming together to lay that foundation for a good start in a child’s next educational experience whether it’s public school, private school or homeschooling. Corner-Stone is also family oriented, with all ages coming together for some activities including the garden planting.

Corner-Stone Preschool offers a developmentally-appropriate faith and

See PRESCHOOL, page 6B

Kimberly Rewis For The Paper

Goodness grows at Corner-Stone Preschool, which is approaching the completion of its first year.

On a recent day, students at the preschool for children ages 2-5 were able to experience digging a hole, placing a seed, cover it and water it in so that they can nurture and watch their garden grow. The planting of the seed of child’s education in a Christian atmosphere is the foundation of the mission of CornerStone Preschool, according to preschool director Kimberly Rewis.

The preschool is an outreach of Cor-

ner-Stone Church, which is in its sixth year. Rewis, wife of lead pastor, Darrel Rewis, said she felt called to impact the future of children of the West Jackson area through a preschool ministry which is approaching the completion of its first year.

Last fall, the preschool began serving families of Corner-Stone as well as families of those who attend church elsewhere or haven’t found a church home.

Its mission is: To further God’s calling upon Corner-Stone Church, to serve our community in ways that meet real needs, and to open hearts to the gospel of grace.

Rewis said Corner-Stone is filling

Edna Sell’s passion for community, young people Edna Sell, a longtime resident of Jackson trip to our nation’s Capitol. She loves seeing County, is a dedicated woman who has a deyoung people grow, learn, flourish and be a sire to make our community a betpart of the community. ter place then it already is. She was Sell has also worked closely with recently given a resolution from the groups of troubled and abused Jackson County Board of Commischildren through her church. She sioners, recognizing and honoring absolutely loves bringing them her years of public service while joy. These children were able to serving on the Jackson County learn about God, love, healthy Board of Assessors. She has served relationships — they were even on various county boards and comable to learn about the little things mittees over the past 30 years. That like setting the table before meals. is true dedication.

Many children never had these Here are a few examples of her things until they learned about it Farah community involvement. Sell is a with Edna Sell. This shows her love Bohannon dedicated member of Hoschton and passion for not only the comColumnist United Methodist Church and munity, but the people in it and the serves on the Long Range Decision children that are the future of the committee. This committee discusses the community. future development of the church — it truly In her spare time, Sell enjoys spending time is great to see her concern for the church’s with her supportive husband, Bill. They have future. been married since 1959 and are still going Sell has also been a member of the Hostrong — true love! They are dog lovers and schton Women’s Civic Club. She served as the currently have one Weimeraner — this is chairwoman of elections and is also a past their favorite breed. They also love spending president. This group focuses on bringing time with their families and grandchildren. industry to the county and she is very proud of Bill and Edna Sell believe that Hoschton all the good it has brought. is an ideal place to raise a family and are Sell is also passionate about children. She extremely grateful to have lived here for so has formed a 4-H group, which is a positive long. youth development organization. It motivates young people to reach their fullest potential and become responsible members of society.

Farah Bohannon is a freelance writer living Sell has held several 4-H meetings in her in Winder. She loves to utilize her writing and home and was overcome with happiness marketing skills with inspiring stories. Reach when a couple of her kids were able to take a her at farah.bohannon@gmail.com

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Bill and Edna Sell were among those attending the March 30 Auction Extravaganza to support the fundraising efforts of the Hoschton Hertiage Arts Council and the Hoschton Preservation Commission.

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Features

The Paper | Thursday, April 12, 2012

Nannie’s Children’s Garden is abuzz with activity For The Paper Nannie’s Children’s Garden is the place where youth studying to be Junior Master Gardeners and their adult volunteers can put classroom lessons to work to net tasty and beautiful rewards.

Inside the foundation of a historic mule barn on the Henry Edward Braselton property adjacent to the Braselton-West Jackson Library, the original Nannie’s Children’s Garden began in honor of the late Ottis Blanche McDonald Braselton, Henry Edward Braselton’s mother. Henry Edward Braselton’s widow, Janice Braselton, gave her blessing to the community garden, a vision of Hall Count Master Gardener Dave Rusk.

Last year’s first-year successes are being built upon.

Plans for the community demonstration garden in-

clude the addition of several more perennial gardens, to be placed at the exterior ends of the mule barn foundation.

Two large raised beds will be placed adjacent to the foundation, one of which will be used for strawberries, and two large compost bins will be placed at the garden as well. The large vegetable garden will be continued inside the foundation walls, planted and harvested by the Junior Master Gardener students. The perennial garden started last fall will be expanded as well.

Walking paths will be extended and mulched, and a tool shed will be added.

An irrigation system for the perennial gardens will be installed this spring.

As last year, once the vegetables are ready for harvest, they will be sold by the Junior Master Gardener

students to raise funds for the garden plants. Some of the produce is donated to local food banks.

A number of adult volunteers will be participating again this year, and Wednesday mornings are scheduled for work at the gardens.

Gardening experience is not necessary to volunteer, as gardening techniques will be demonstrated at the beginning of each work session.

Those interested in volunteering are asked to register with Dave Rusk.

Local corporate teams and community organizations are encouraged to participate as well. Whole Foods has joined in to help.

Funding for this community demonstration garden has been and is provided by grants, donations and sale of fresh vegetables. Donations of resources are encouraged as well. The garden program and the Braselton Junior Master Gardener are sponsored by the Hall County Master Gardeners with the support of the Braselton West Jackson Library and Keep Jackson County Beautiful.

A Braselton Junior Master Gardener class got under way March 10 at the Braselton Library with classes held every second and fourth Saturday mornings of each month through May, and then continue two days a week on

Mondays and Fridays from June through July 13.

The class is for students ages 8-14, and includes inclass learning at the library as well as hands-on gardening at Nannie’s Children’s Garden. Students will learn about a variety of gardening techniques for both vegetables and flowers, including soil preparation, seed and bulb planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting.

On a recent workday, Junior Master Gardeners were mulching with newspaper.

Seven students were certified as Junior Master Gardeners upon their graduation from the program earlier this year.

The students certified were Aaron Brown, Dillon Brown, Stephen Galamba, Elias Gomez, Chris Mayfield, Logan Puhalla and Drew Ray. This certification is a national recognition program for those students who successfully complete their education and hands-on gardening experience through a locally-sponsored JMG program.

Adult volunteers are welcomed to assist in the garden, and donations of materials or funds is greatly appreciated.

For more information about Nannie’s Children’s Garden, contact Dave Rusk at dhrusk@msn.com.

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Authors and artists at The Birdhouse

By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com Linda Griffiths welcomed six authors and other artists to the Birdhouse Studio & Gallery for a March 29 special evening.

Authors Grace M. Collins, Jaclyn Weldon White, Robbie Bettis, Jeanne Webster, John Sheppard and Carol Holzhalb had their books available for purchase at the book-signing and books can still be obtained at the Birdhouse.

In addition to enjoying the beautiful weather and colorful flowers on the deck, guests enjoyed live background music while browsing through the art gallery, talking with artists and authors and sipping wine and munching on cheese hors d’œuvres.

The talented individuals shared stories of their writing experiences and admired the gallery’s display of a variety of mediums from watercolor and acrylics to Teddi Forsyth’s needle basket weaving and Donna Bailey’s jewelry.

The gallery, located at 1866 Highway 211 in Braselton, features original and award-winning art including pottery, photography, oil and acrylic paintings, multi-media pieces, natural wood art, baskets, and Curator Linda Griffiths’ watercolors.

For more information, please call Linda Griffiths at 678-707-9206.

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PRESCHOOL from page 3B

Family-oriented atmosphere is special academic-based curriculum for each class. In addition, weekly music class and Spanish class to enrich the educational experience for students.

One teacher said the intimate unique setting is part of what makes the CornerStone experience special.

Rewis said she knows God is blessing the program when a child shares that God really loves them. The friendships being made are with fellow students, teachers and God. As this school year is winding down, a look to fall will mean an opportunity to grow the staff. “We are always open to resumes,” said Rewis.

Any business in its first year has its challenges but Rewis said she is happy where this first year has gone.

One of the major challenges is getting the word out about the preschool offering. Signs dot the roadways around the West Jackson area which Rewis hopes to serve.

“We want to help meet the needs of the community and there is not another preschool environment like ours,” said Rewis. “We are not a daycare. Our students are learning and thriving from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.”

Rewis said her son was

playing at home with some blue Play-Doh and commented that blue is a primary color. “Where did you learn that,” she asked. “In Miss Tracy’s class,” he said proudly. Tracy Kofke is a 4year-old teacher at CornerStone and her classroom is alive with activity.

Registration is open for

the 2012-2013 school year, and you can tour the facilities by appointment. Contact Kimberly Rewis at 678-5246986.

Registration for next fall will remain open until classes are full.

More information is available by visiting www.cornerstone.org/preschool

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17 is too young for making such definite decisions Dear Margo: My mother just passed away, and I am the eldest of three brothers.

For some odd reason, we don’t communicate often due to how our family was structured.

I am not a perfect person, though I have tried to seek redemption for my past mistakes. I am the one, however, who is still perceived as having mental issues and no concept of the “real world.”

Everyone is entitled to perceive and interpret the world as they will, but it seems that once people have made up their minds, they only see what they want to see.

I am finding that you can’t restructure a family or avoid dysfunctional arguments.

Since the death of our mother, we’ve had some bonding, but there is still tension in the air. My question to you is: Should I just ignore them when they contact me?

Whenever they do, it is just to pick a fight. How would you handle the situation? — Uncertain

are an only child. — Margo, pragmatically

Dear Margo Dear Un: I would not ignore an overture, but should the conversation become argumentative or confrontational, I would respond that you don’t find such exchanges constructive, and for that reason, you are going to end the call.

You also might try writing a note to the brothers saying that they seem to be stuck in the past, and while you would hope for a collegial relationship, unless they can go forward without the old baggage, you are simply not interested.

I do not see the advantage in your being the whipping boy in a troubled situation, especially when you are trying for civility. If the old patterns continue, pretend you

Dear Margo: I just found out that my wife of 32 years has been playing me for a fool all this time. It started when we were dating.

On rare occasions, my girlfriend (now wife) would initiate sex and insisted we didn’t need protection. I didn’t complain, maybe because she usually had a very low sex drive.

Now, 32 years later, I find out that the motivation for her increased libido was that she would have unprotected sex with some other guy and wanted to ensure that if she was pregnant I would think it was mine.

On top of that, one of our kids was conceived right after one of her “lapses,” and everyone, including his brothers, knows I’m not the father.

It’s time to file for divorce.

The other kids are all adults.

What do I tell them?

I feel like such a fool. Why

did I marry this woman?

— Burned Up Dear Burn: I really have no idea why you married this woman, just as I have no idea why a woman with a low sex drive was stepping out on you, how everyone knew of her lapses, not to mention how it became common knowledge that one of the boys was not sired by you.

However ... your immediate question seems to be what to tell your children. Try this: “Your mother and I have decided to divorce.” Take the high road.

My hunch is that they will intuit the reason. As for feeling like a fool, I hope you can lay that burden down. It happens to many people and for many different reasons.

As Stella Adler told her acting students, “Don’t go back, go on.” — Margo, restoratively Dear Margo: I am 17 years old and have been dating my boyfriend (19) for 10 months.

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were friends for three years.

We know each other very well, and he’s probably the only person I can tell everything.

Last year, he moved to the United States. I live in Belize, and although I don’t really have a problem with the longdistance relationship, it gets hard at times. I have many male friends.

The problem is that I find myself having feelings for one friend in particular. We see each other a lot at school.

(We’re both in junior college.)

We talk and hang out and have become pretty close. This friend also has a girlfriend who ironically lives in the same area as my boyfriend.

I love my boyfriend, but sometimes I have sexual thoughts about this friend.

He’s one of the few people who can understand my situation (the long-distance relationship). Is this a sign of emotional cheating? — Confused

Dear Con: Time and distance at your age equals the chance to gain more experience. At 17, you should date different people, if only for the purpose of making comparisons. I hope, before you settle on a partner, you will have dated lots of people.

If you have an agreement with your boyfriend who’s moved to the States, tell him, given the circumstances, you think the two of you should have the freedom to date other people. (He may even feel as you do.)

I guess I don’t think someone your age should even be thinking about “emotional cheating,” because you are too young to have made the commitment of exclusivity in the first place. — Margo, historically Dear Margo is written by Margo Howard, Ann Landers’ daughter. All letters must be sent via the online form at www.creators.com/dear margo. Due to a high volume of e-mail, not all letters will be answered.

Tell us what you think Send an e-mail to editor@clickthepaper.com, call 706-658-2683, or send a letter to us at The Paper, P.O. Box 430, Hoschton, GA 30548.

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Events

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGs Barrow and Jackson Counties will join together to March for Babies, a March of Dimes event.The march will start at Russell Middle School on Friday, April 13. In addition to the 3mile walk, other festivities will include activities such as a bounce house, face painting by Doodle the clown, refreshments and more.

Registration starts at 6 p.m.and the walk starts at 7 p.m. sss Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries every other week at their clinic at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder . April dates are the 19, 23, 24, 26, 27 and 30. Prices are $75 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $60 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $50 for a male dog or for a female cat, $30 for a male cat. All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. No added fees for in heat or pregnant animals.

For more information on clinic services, please visit http://www. leftoverpets.org. Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-978-5226. sss Jefferson Community Theatre presents Talent on the Fly at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 20, at the Jefferson Civic Center. Some of the town’s best and brightest talent will be showcased in a jam-packed lineup of entertainment for the whole family. Whether you enjoy music, comedy or improve, this home-grown talented and seasoned professionals – with a few

surprises – are ready to entertain. To be a part of this relaxing evening, get tickets by calling 706-367-5714 or visit mainstreetjefferson. com sss The Braselton Antique & Gardening Festival will be held April 28-29 in Braselton Park.

Booth space is available in the park and sponsors will also have their stores open as well.

A Flea An’tiques, Braselton Antique Mall, Countryside Antiques and Our Nana’s Attic will be open. Another sponsor, Auction Ventures, is open Friday evenings.

The festival will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. Enjoy browsing and shopping and enjoy good food and beverages. For information, call 706-824-7204. sss A Plein Aire Painting class will be conducted by Sandra Stephens at Sell Mill from 9 a.m. to noon on April 26. Beginners to accomplished artists may attend and enjoy the camaraderie of participating in the first session offered by the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council. The fee is $145 for members and $165 for nonmembers.

Visit www.hoschtonheritageartscouncil.com. sss Banks County Historical Society and the Banks County Public Library present Finding Your Roots: Genealogy Day at the Library from

2-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. Guest speaker Dana Anderson will introduce you to both beginning and intermediate levels of how to conduct genealogical research. You will also have exclusive use of the library’s computer systems. Access will be provided to the AncestryPlus database, HeritageQuest Online and other resources in the library’s in-house and electronic collections.

Staff and volunteers will be available to assist.

In addition, there will be a photo scanner set up. You may bring your vintage photographs and 35mm negatives or slides and have them digitally scanned by our volunteers. There is no fee for the event.

To register or for information, visit www. bankscountyhistoricalsociety.org, email GDay@bankscountyhistoricalsociety.org or call Tabor McCoy at 706-677-3647. The Banks County Library is located on Highway 51 North in Homer. sss Winder Friends of the Library have been have been granted the firstever Friends of Georgia Libraries Author Appearance Grant and will host a multiple Georgia author book signing event from 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, April 29, at The Winder Community Center. Three local authors – Dana Wildsmith, Dr. C.B. Skelton and Missy Tippens – will meet and greet attendees.

Tom Vail, owner of The Corner Bookstore, will provide books for the authors to sign.

Light refreshments will be served.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Protecting the innocence of children of the circuit

By Becky Lee Guest Columnist I recently became a grandmother, one of those things that I just couldn’t wait for! My husband and I are having so much fun with her watching her grow, change, and learn.

Everything amazes her and we are amazed watching her marvel at the world.

This little child is so incredibly loved by her parents, grandparents, aunts, and cousins. For such a young child, she already has an incredible support system.

Something other children only wish for, dream of, and unfortunately many completely give up believing in.

Child Abuse is one of those social ills that is completely preventable if only everyone looked at them as a God given blessing instead of a burden or vulnerable commodity to exploit for personal gain either financially or physically.

Nearly five children die every day in this country from abuse or neglect. In 2009, 60 of those children were Georgia’s children.

One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before their 18 birthday. Ninety percent of the time sexual abuse occurs from someone you know and love – a close friend or family member. It’s a sobering thought, but a necessary reminder that the need for child abuse prevention is real.

As you drive by the YMCA in Winder, notice the pinwheels blowing in the spring breeze. They are the chosen symbol for children who suffer abuse because they represent the carefree playful spirit of childhood that abuse seeks to destroy.

Each pinwheel represents a silent victim of abuse in Barrow County.

A child whose innocence was stolen or simply not important enough in the lives of the adults charged with

caring for them.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. A time for the community to come together and create real solutions to combat this epidemic.

The only solution is a community of adults educated to recognize, prevent, and respond responsibly to child abuse. The old proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” is completely true.

Especially in a society where families are scattered and support systems are at times non-existent.

First and foremost, know the signs of abuse, but also understand that they are not always obvious.

Children are great at hiding things, especially if they feel shame about what’s happening to them. They most often reveal things through behavior rather than words. Second, listen to them.

Children often try to tell what’s happening without saying exactly what’s going on. Most important, seek out opportunities to learn more about protecting not only your own child but those around you. Call The Tree House and request a child abuse training session.

In honor of all the children in the Piedmont Circuit who have experienced abuse, let us arm ourselves with knowledge and power to defeat this enemy of childhood innocence. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, but every day is an opportunity for hope and healing.

Becky Lee, LMSW, is Executive Director of The Tree House, Inc. For more on The Tree House, call 770-8681900 or visit online at www. thetreehouseinc.org.

Long Museum hosts April 17 special supper On April 17, the Crawford Long Museum opens a temporary exhibit “The Threads of the Civil War” featuring garments and accessories of the Civil War era.

The exhibition will offer a glimpse into the life of Mary Jane Merk Patrick, a woman who lived in Jefferson and whose husband, Miles Jefferson Patrick died in the Civil War. Mary Jane Merk and Miles Jefferson Patrick both grew up in the Dry Pond area of Jackson County and were married in 1852.

Miles served as Postmaster at Dry Pond in the early 1860s and was one of the first men to leave Jefferson to go to war as a volunteer in 1861. Serving as private and then corporal of Company G., 16th Regiment, Warfords Brigade, Georgia Infantry, Confederate States Army, Patrick died in Yorktown, Virginia in March, 1862.

The great-great-granddaughter of Mary Jane and Miles Patrick, Ceil Jarrett, is serving as Exhibit Project Consultant. Many personal family heirlooms will be on loan for the

exhibit which will run until Oct. 31.

The Threads of the Civil War exhibition is included in regular museum admission prices.

For further information, contact the museum at 706-367-5307. Museum operating hours, Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A special opening night preview of the new exhibit is included with the Supper & Substance program, “The Garden of Good & Evil” held Tuesday, April 17, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. featuring Susan Russell, Certified Arborist for the City of Jefferson. Lecture to include the vices and virtues of several types of plants, from delicious to dangerous, as well as medicinal uses.

Pre-registration required. $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Call the museum at 706-367-5307 to pre-purchase tickets no later than Thursday, April 12. Supper catered

by Sugar & Spice Café.

Earth Day to be celebrated

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com Earth Day’s national celebration and recognition began in 1970 and has pushed forward tremendous environmental protections such as the Clean Air Act. Terms seen everywhere like green, organic and environmentally-friendly are direct efforts of the Earth Day Nationwide Demonstration. The initiative has boosted recycling, enhanced environment awareness and allotted protections to natural resources.

In an effort to preserve nature and provide a healthy habitat for the future, Americans will join together around April 22.

The efforts of the national demonstration have not missed Braselton and Hoschton.

The annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 21, will be held at the Whole Foods Braselton Distribution Center. Activities will be provided for all ages including food and drinks, a community car wash, kid zone play area with inflatable games, planting classes, healthy eating demonstrations, open house tours, door prizes and a fork lift rodeo.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., members of the community are welcomed to enjoy the Whole Foods event that benefits the Whole Planet Foundation, a group aiming to halt world hunger.

Following this celebration, visitors are also able to visit Year One in Braselton for a public safety awareness car show from 3-8 p.m.

In Hoschton, City Hall is offering a unique opportunity to spring clean and benefit the environment. Karen Butler and City Administrator Cindy George have planned a community yard sale and electronic recycling event in City Square for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 21.

Spaces are still available for $15 a space and participants are asked to bring their own tables.

Should it rain, the event will be moved to April 28.

Most electronics are being accepted and a reusable shopping back will be given to the first 100 recyclers.

“We wanted to bring awareness of the different recycling opportunities available for no-longer-needed goods,” said George. “And having Peace Place and the Humane Society of Jackson County come by at the end to accept donations for their thrift stores, we can all feel good about cleaning up but keeping it all out of the landfills.

“It is a bonus that we can bring traffic to the City Square and give people a chance to score some bargains on gently used goods,” said George.

Other environment-healthy activities for households are planting a tree, going on a nature hike and making pine-cone bird feeders.

Both Braselton and Hoschton hope to see residents and visitors outside in the spring weather for a day of celebrating the Earth.

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Services 000 011-Adult Care Care-Giver Needs Work. Days, Nites, Wkend770-374-3369

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770-965-8998 I AM AN ADULT CAREGIVER. Work days/nights/ weekends. Good refs. in Gainesville & surrounding areas.

706-344-2793

Announcements 100 170-Notices ATTENTION CLASSIFIED CUSTOMERS The Times Classified Department asks that you verify and proof your classified ad(s) the first day that it is scheduled to print.

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

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

ROCK BAND forming. Need musicians for guitar, keyboard, drums, etc.

678-989-7270

Jobs 200 205-Accounting Accounting Manager for national homebuilder. 4-year accounting degree required. Resumes to resumehp!@gmail.co m

215-Child Care: Help Wanted Pre-School lead teacher wanted (for ages 3 & 4). CDA or TCC minimum requirements. Please email résumé & letter of introduction to gachildcare1@gmail.c om

230-General Sales Agents Carriage Nissan needs 2 SALES REPS We had our best month in 6 years.

If you are willing to work hard and would like to make $60k this year, come to Carriage Nissan, 2400 Browns Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA Ask for Jeff Brown or Carl Eunice

233-Maintenance Landscape Maintenance foreman and labor Needed.

Call 770.534.0041 fax 770.534.1344

240-Medical The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: MA/LPN (Rotating weekends & holidays) Pediatrics Buford Patient Serv Rep (M-F, 8a-5p) Perinatology Gainesville Patient Service Coordinator (M-F, 8a-5p) OB/GYN Gainesville LPN (M-Th, 8a-5p) Allergy & Asthma Gainesville MA/LPN Family Medicine Oakwood MA/LPN Internal Medicine Gainesville LPN (Must be available to work in all offices) OB/GYN Gainesville PA/NP General Surgery Gainesville Registration/ Check In (PRN only. Requires flexibility w/hrs & previous office exp) Revenue Cycle Patient Service/

240-Medical Interpreter (M-F, 8a/5p. Must speak English and Spanish fluently) OB/GYN Gainesville All positions are full time unless noted.

Full-time employees may be eligible for paid days off, health insurance and a generous retirement plan. Salary commensurate with experience. Previous medical office experience preferred.

Spanish/English skills desirable. Interested candidates may submit resumes via fax to 770-535-7445 Attn: Employment E-mail to: HR@longstreet clinic.com or complete an application at 725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., Suite 270, Gainesville, GA 30501. For additional info about the Longstreet Clinic., P.C., please visit our website: www.long streetclinic.com Hi-Tech Healthcare in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Full-Time RESPIRATORY THERAPIST Must be CRT or RRT & have current state license.

770-536-7670 Fax: 770-536-7640 502 South Enota Dr. NE, Gainesville, GA 30501 chandler.alan1@ gmail.com

245-Misc.

Help Wanted 5 DRIVERS Needed Make $600-$800/wk.

Must be 21 w/ valid DL, & drive 5 spd.

Call to set up interview. Start immediately. 678-456-9189 678-456-9190 Busy eyedoc office will train for technical position, 28 hrs/wk $10/hr, will pre test patients, filing, errands, light cleaning, answer phone... must have neat appearance, high energy level, appropriate phone skills...do not email resume...call Nancy at Dr. Ed Shannon, Jr. 770-535-1467 Gainesville State College is accepting applications for Student Center Night Manager PT in the Student Life Department.

Duties include: Monitor evening usage of Student Activities Building, assist with admin duties associated with Office of Student Life. Maintain organization and cleanliness of Student Life Office.

Evening work hours required. Qualified candidates must have enthusiastic customer service, experience using internet, electronic mail system and word processing.

Previous office experience in a college or university environment preferred. For full description and application procedure visit our website www.gsc.edu/admin/ hr/Employ.htm & link Staff Positions Application deadline is April 18, 2012 An AA/EEO Institution Gainesville State College is accepting applications for the FT, benefit eligible position of SKILLED TRADES ELECTRICIAN on the Gainesville campus. Qualified candidates will have experience in Electrical, Plumbing and Commercial HVAC trades. High school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, State of Georgia electrical or Conditioned Air license preferred. For full description and application procedure visit our website: www.gsc.edu/admin/ hr/Employ.htm & link Staff Positions Application deadline is April 20, 2012 An AA/EEO Institution

255-Part Time Help Wanted $$$ Telemarketing No Selling F/T Pay - P/T Hours Daily & Weekly Bonus 770-888-6058 Ask for Laura APPOINTMENT SETTERS - Base Pay, Commissions & Bonuses. 4 to 8pm weekdays. Leave info: 678-677-2317

265-Production STEEL ROLLFORMING operator. Exp. req. Gainesville area. 706-546-8153

270-Professional Immediate Opening for degreed & exp’d applicant for Process Development Engineer Send resume by mail & include salary requirements to: Melissa Tucker Human Resources Director Freudenberg-NOK 1 NOK Drive Cleveland, GA 30528

275-Restaurant POOR RICHARDS is taking applications for Exp’d, F/T Line Cooks & Server/ Bartender. Call to schedule interview, 770-532-0499

279-Technical

285-Truck Drivers CDL Class A Driver w/tank exp. Will be gone overnite. 3yrs exp. Clean MVR, Good references A Must. Apply: Leon Jones Feed & Grain, 4880 Leland Dr, Cumming, GA 30041 Driver

CDL Drivers

NETWORK AND SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR The Gainesville Times, a daily newspaper company about 50 miles north of Atlanta, is seeking an experienced professional to serve as network and system administrator. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including 401K. RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitor and manage network and systems. Perform systems backups and recovery procedures. Install and maintain network infrastructure.

Install and maintain network operating system.

Document network related policies and procedures.

Perform systems administration functions for the email system.

Troubleshoot laptops/workstations with Windows and MAC environment.

Maintain company VOIP Phone System.

EDUCATION: BS degree/higher with a major in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field and 5 yrs experience in network & system administration.

EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated competence in systems administration, network administration, systems documentation, project management, and various Information Technology related functions is required.

CERTIFICATION: Microsoft Certified Professional Program, Cisco certification program, or any other approved information technology certification is desirable.

REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS: Ability to leader while fostering a collaborative team approach.

Establish & maintain effective working relationships. Show initiative, work independently, resolve problems, and make decisions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

E-mail resume and salary requirements to: dwoodard@gainesvilletimes.com

280-Trades COMMER. CEMENT Epoxy Terrazzo help needed. Must have good driving record.

Background check & references req’d.

Buford. 770-904-6984

Looking for experienced welders, preferably with drivers' license, for weekend install work. Must be able to travel out of state and follow instructions. Temp to perm with good starting wage.

Please apply in person at PES, 434 High St. SW. Gainesville, GA 30501 Wanted Diesel Mechanic for Ambulance Fleet.

Please apply in person @ 129 Harrison Johnson Way Jefferson, GA 30549 or contact David @ 706-549-1188.

285-Truck Drivers Drivers GEORGIA DRIVERS HOME WEEKLY Regional Runs Up to $.44/mile Class A CDL + 1 Yr. OTR Exp. Landair Transport 1-866-879-6593 www.landair.com

Needed Tuition Paid by Federal Grants or VA Benefits.

770-614-6022 or 1-877-GET-A-CDL Call and see if you Qualify in 5 minutes! dtruckschool.com DRIVER Tango Transport has immediate openings for OTR Drivers! Top Pay, Excellent Benefits and Great Hometime. CDL-A and 15 mos OTR exp req’d.

Apply by phone 877-826-4605 Mon-Fri, 8-5 or on-line: www.drivefortango.com. Please email resumes to: recruiting@tangotransport.com Hiring CDL DRIVERS w/2+ yrs experience.

Good mileage, 2wks out, no forced dispatch, no north-east.

Call 404-509-1515.

DRIVER MANAGER Needed

Immediately Gainesville, GA Supervisory Experience in a T/T Operation a must!

Mechanical knowledge helpful.

Excellent Benefits Including: Health, Vision, Dental, Life and 401K Email Resume and Salary History: To Dennis.Atencio@jbss a.com OWNER OPERATORS +COMPANY DRIVERS NEEDED. for freight coming out of TX. All 53' dry van. Home weekley.

No hazmat, No slip seat, No North East, No touch freight.

Please contact Greg 678-343-7198 Se habla espanol!

MUST BE AT LEAST 23 YEARS OF AGE, VALID CLASS A CDL, 24 MONTHS OTR experience Owner Operators needed. Must have minimum 3yr OTR exp, good MVR. Contact Rita at Crane Transport 770-532-0057 xt 240

290-Warehouse

Find your next great job at Select Staffing!

JOB FAIR Tuesday, April 10th, 10am-12pm Wednesday, April 11th, 10am-12pm Select Staffing 304 Pearl Nix Prkwy Gainesville, GA 30501 Resume required.

Now Hiring: Production Assembly CNC Machinists HS diploma or GED required.

Apply online today! www.wegetpeople.co m EOE

Stuff 300 310-Appliances WASHER & DRYER, Kenmore, Exc cond $250. 770-983-1507

326-Cemetery Lots For Sale Side by Side Plots Memorial Park Sprucelawn Gardens $2500/negotiable.

770-967-6433 Side by Side Plots in Memorial Park Cemetery. Valor section. Vault included. $4,880.

256-734-0378

345-Furniture China Cabinetcherry wood with 3 top doors & 3 bottom doors.

Very Good Cond $250 770-869-0961 Pub Table & Chairs w/storage. Like New! $700. 770-532-3097 or 770-540-0451 QUEEN SETPillow-top, Brand New! $175. Still in plastic 678-617-7353

350-Guns CDL A OVER THE ROAD DRIVERS Birchwood Transport, Inc. is growing and is looking for experienced CDL A Over the Road Drivers.

If you have good work and driving records , We offer a competitive wage and a great beneifits package including a 401 K with match.

If you are interested please call Scott at 866-424-5644 x457 for more information.

EOE employer

BROWNING A-5 Belgium made, light twelve w/3 barrels. $750.

404-406-8981

357-Lawn Equipment

770-535-1199

360-Livestock

FISH DAY!!!

STOCK NOW!!

• 3-5” Catfish $35.00 Per 100 • 6-8” Catfish $55.00 Per 100 • Bluegill, Bass, Grass Carp, Minnows, Black Crappie (If available), Koi. Southern States in Gainesville, GA. Fri, Apr. 20 from 8-9am.

To pre- order call Arkansas Pondstockers

800-843-4748

365-Misc.

For Sale GOLF CART - EZ GO Electric head & tail lights, rear seats.

Good Cond $2100.

678-617-5286 GOLF CART- Club Car. Electric, new tires, new brakes, 1-1/2 year old batteries, lights. Exc Cond. $2100. 770-533-2921

POWERCHAIR Almost New!! $800.

770-869-0961 PROPANE GAS TANK, above ground, 500 gallon, $500; BUSH HOG, Hardee, 5 ft, $500; 770-967-8819 TRAILER - 2008. 40’ Goose neck. Car Hauler. Triple axle.

Exc Cond. $10,000/ obo. 770-654-5154

370-Musical Instruments Organ - Hammond w/bench $10k; Clavinova Yamaha. $2k. Both Never played. $10,000/both 770-869-7988

380-Pets & Supplies BEAUTIFUL Midsized, Mix Breed Puppies. $50 each.

770-532-1424 BOXER MIX- 1yr old, black male. Free To Loving Home. Sweet & Smart.

770-503-9738 GERMAN Short Hair- 10mo old male.

Trained on Quail, registered. $1500.

706-348-3180 Golden Retriever Pups- AKC. Shots & papers. Ready to go home today. $350.

678-696-5467 POMERANIANS, AKC, 2males, 1st shots & wormed. $550 & up. Parents on premises 770-815-8608 678-771-5751 ROTTWEILER- AKC Puppies, registered, shots to-date, $500.

706-356-2253 YORKIE/SHIH-TZU Mix. 6 weeks old. $275.

678-836-3605

397-Yard Sale SAT. ONLY! Garage Sale. Mulit-Family April 14, 8am-2pm Mill Brook Lane Hoschton GA

Homes & Rentals 400 410-Apartments Unfurnished $599 Moves U In! Brandon Place Apt 2BR/2BA $675 mo 2BR/1.5BA $675 mo Efficiency $475 mo Spring Valley Apt 1BR/1BA $600 up 2BR/2BA $725 up Brookwood Apts 2BR/1BA $650 mo 1BR/1BA $550 mo 678-779-2687 1, 2,3 BR ‘s starting at $495. inclds. pool 770-536-0508 1-4BR Oakwood, $525 & up. Visit us at www.callapartments. com 770-287-1770 1BR Apt. unfurn’d in Lake Home, $625mo 770-536-5377 Ga. RE#127363

410-Apartments Unfurnished

470-Rooms for Rent

2 BR 1 1/2 BA Duplex Apt off Browns Brg Rd. $570+dep.

404-643-8302

$120/wk, Furnished all utils & cable, W/D. 770-561-0781

Oakwood 2BR/1BA $550/mo + dep.

770-654-5154 Oakwood- 2/1.5,yrd, safe, C/H/A $605$645. 678-357-5044 Quaint 1BR, newly remodl’d. priv prkng. $450. 770-532-1347 SPRING INTO The Columns At Chicopee - 1, 2 &3 Bdrms. Immediate Occupancy.

Ask About Our Specials!!

770-532-7200

420-Condos For Rent 1, 2 & 3BR Condos at Lake Shadow.

Features: elevators, keyed entry to bldgs, fitness center, pool & tennis courts. Call Today. 770-503-0696 Gainesville 2BR/ 2.5BA Hidden Cove Fin bsmt, Deck & Patio. $750mo; No pets. www.callapartments.com 770-287-1456

425-Duplexes For Rent 2BR Oakwood- $660 www.callapartments.c om. 770-287-1770 2BR-$645; 3BR in City, Nice! $745 678-637-4052 Myrtle St. 1/1 clean $150/wk $400/dep.

770-533-3029

435-Houses for Rent Unfurnished 3BR/2BA HOMES Lakefrt, dock. Great location. $950-1150 mo. 770-539-4400 2/3BR/1.5BA N. Hall, fplc, 3887 Trotter $650m 770-297-8819 678-429-7623 3BR/2BA- $900/mo.

Butch Hodges Properties, Inc. 770-540-0417 4/2 Murrayville, Imed occ. $1200m + sec. 302-353-0053 4BR/3BA Brick Ranch w/bsmt.

Sardis/Chestatee Schools- off Hwy 53.

Year’s Lease. Outside pet only. Credit Report. $1200/ mo +dep. Theresa, 770-532-7782 Cleveland Hwy. Completely Remodeled 3bd/2ba house.

Hardwood floors, new appliances.

Appr. 1,500 sq ft. $1,100 per month.

One pet considered.

Dock access to Lake Lanier.

813-714-5764 FLOWERY BRANCH 3BR/2BA. $1100/mo.

678-617-6801 IN CITY- 2BR/1BA $650/mo.; $400/dep.

678-776-1270; 678-776-1269 Oakwood & Flowery Branch 3BR/2BA. $900- 995 www.callapartments. com 770-287-1770 ONE MONTH FREE $0 Application Fee. Expires 4/30/12.

3BR/2BA Homes All appls. incld. Call

SUN HOMES 888-246-2803 countrysidelakelanier.com EHO WAC REMODELED Lake front. 2BR/1BA $650.

770-532-0811

DREAMY Lrg White House w/deep water dock. 678-804-2468

460-Mobile Homes for Rent 3/2 MH Browns Brdg & Lake, $675 + $500 dep. 770-530-1971 3/2 RABBITTOWN $620 +dep. No pets.

770-714-1992 3/2- Good Cond Near Lula. Banks cty. $600; $500dp. water incld 770-861-8202 LULA 3BR/1BA. $550 mo, Refs & bckgrnd ck req’d. No inside pets. 770-869-0193 Clermont 3BR/2BA. C/H/A $650/mo Free water. 770-654-4073

2BR/1BA Apt- Sardis area. $675/mo. Utils incld. 770-634-7099

LULA - 5114 Whitehall Rd. 3/2. $150/wk; 600dp. 678-316-8253 N. HALL, 3/2. W/D, air, $150/wk.

678-936-3658

CITY Nice-1BR APT, W/D Conn., $500/mo 404-252-3325 FLOWERY BRANCH 2/1.5BA Apt., $550.

404-775-9511 G’VILLE- Special!

1&2bd. $550-610. No pet 678-677-1898

I BUY SNAPPER RIDING MOWERS Not Running.

ALSO REPAIR Snapper Riding Mowers 678-943-7436

LampLighter Apartments 770-536-6626 1 and 2 Bedroom specials. W/D conn in all units. Total electric and water is free! $99 1st month rent.

Halbamos espanol

RIDING MOWER Snapper. 10hp, electric start.

Good Cond. $350.

Flowery Branch 678-943-7436

LIVE IN STUDIO In Dwntwn Gainesville “On The Square” All utils & cable furnished. No pets. Call Lanier 404-202-7290

$120/wk, Furnished all utils & cable, W/D. 770-561-0781 Efficiencies $115/wk & up incls. utils/ cable. 770-539-2938

Homes & Real Estate 500 520-Farm & Farm Land 35 Acre Cattle or Horse Farm. All in grass, 300x30 cattle barn, 2 other barns & shed, drill well.

Charles 678-943-7264

REMODELED Lake front 2BR/1BA $400/ mo. 770-532-0811 Starting at $85/wk 2&3BR, N. & S. Hall & Gainesville.

770-534-7596

465-Roommates Wanted

5bdrm/3bth. Almost 2 acres, Not in subdivision, Fireplace, 2 car garage, Built in 2007, $99,900 Call Ricky Lewallen The Norton Agency 770-654-7922

GILLSVILLE 4BR/ 2BA Brick, split level, dbl carport, well water, 6+ acres, w/workshop & shed, paved road, creek. $149,000 As Is. For info 706-745-7141

555-Lake Home for Sale LAKE BURTON: 3BR/2BA over unfinished basement, rock FP, 3.55 ac.

GPC lease lot. Boat house. $499,000.

Re/Max of Rabun Barbara Cantrell 706-490-1707 (C) 706-782-7133 (O)

RV lot for sale in White County in Riverside campground.

Chattahoochee River access. Power, water and decks.

Shady 40'X90' lot.

706-499-2802, $20,100 OBO

Recreation 600 605-Boats & Marine BAYLINER 1996 Capri LS, Good Family Boat- Mercruiser I/O V8. Less than 200 hrs. Bowrider, seats 10, Bimini mooring cvr. and trailer. Blue/white $10,200. Call Bill at 678-779-8871.

CIMMARRON 15ft.

Bass Boat. 50hp Yamaha, trolling mtr, depth finder & trailer. $2800.

678-936-9078

GO KART- lrg size.

Good cond. $300.

Flowery Branch.

678-943-7436a

710-Antique Cars/Trucks CORVETTE 1987Cpe. New complete Engine. Exc int/ext. $14,500/obo.

770-297-6203

725-Autos & Trucks Wanted PAY CASH FOR Junk Cars & Trucks 678-617-3075

735-Autos for Sale

BUICK 2003 Rendezvous Gray, local trade, 1 owner $8,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

BUICK 2006 Lucerne blue, chrome wheels, snrf, $13,999.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CADILLAC 2007 STS Blue/Gray, Moss’ demo $22,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CADILLAC 2008 SRX Gold, local trade, Nav, $22,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 CHEVY 2000 Z-28 Silver w/ black lthr, t-tops, cold air. $699 down Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

CHEVY 2003 Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition.

Excellent condition, low mileage. Corsa high-performance exhaust system.

Rear window security apron. Road trip bra. 4 new Michelin run flat tires 4 winter wheel savers included.

678-571-9276

MALIBU 1984 Slingshot Bass Boat. 16’, 75hp Suzuki, trolling mtr, 2 fish finders, on board charger & Trailer. $2900.

678-943-2922

FORD 1998 Taurus Only $2,300. This car will go fast! Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

SELL YOUR BOAT! Our “web”utation brings the buyer to you. No Listing Fees 706-897-8065

FORD 2002 Mustang black w/ tan lthr, 5 speed transmission. $599 down. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

610-RVs & Travel Trailers

745-Import Autos

CHEROKEE 2006 30 FT, 2 power slides, awning, bath, sleeps 4, pictures avail. $15K. 706-652-3132 HONDA 1995 Accord LX, 5 spd., white, 120K miles, $3,700.

678-913-4740 678-887-1408 DAMON 1997 Intruder 35ft Motorhome. Ford Gasoline engine, new tires, generator just serviced. Only 28,300 miles. Runs Great.

Asking $13,000. Call 770-654-5061 FLEETWOOD 2006 Prowler Travel Trailer, 250RKS 26’.

Very Clean.

Lightweight, easily tows with a half ton vehicle. Includes hitch, anti-sway, load leveler bars, and more.

One slideout, asking $8,500 Call 678-696-5055

HONDA 2005 Civic.

4dr, 130k. 1 owner, metalic blue, New timing belt.Great shape! $7,000/obo 678-897-8570 HONDA 2007 Odyssey EXL. Silver metallic, gray leather, Nav system, DVD, 8,700 miles. $22,950.

770-532-1344 JAGUAR 1991 XJE Classic. Sovereign. $2500.

770-965-9704

FLEETWOOD TERRA 2004- S32. Class A Motor Home. Triton V10 motor, 10,975 actual miles, 32’ length w/12” slide.

Queen bed, sleeps 6, Onan gen. Awning, dual air cond.

Back-up camera.

Non-smoker $39,000 770-530-7473

MAZDA 2007 CX-7, Gray, roof, Bose, local trade $15,333 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

MONTANA 2004. 5th Wheel. 32’, 3 slides Very Good Cond. $17,000. Willing to negotiate.

770-532-3972

750-Motorcycles

ROOMMATE Hwy 53 West Gainesville.

Cable/Utils incld. $350mo. No smkng 678-438-2886

SCAMPER LITE 2004- 25’ Travel Trlr.

Used Very Little.

Covered storage. $8400. 770-519-2910

$100/wk Rooms Furn. w/utilities incl.

1 person per room 770-294-0216

705-All Terrain Vehicles

580-Mountain Property

PROWLER 2006- 27’ Camper, slide, slps 6 Exc Cond. $14,500.

770-654-3692

470-Rooms for Rent

Wheels 700

530-House for Sale - East Hall

Men Only BE$T $400 Fur Br, all priv + xtras Oakwd. 770-530-1110

Roommate- widowed/divorced. Soc/ sec or disability OK. Split exp. Animal lover. Discount for right person.

678-943-0533

Thursday, April 12, 2012

521-House for Sale - By Norton

445-Lake Homes for Rent

2 & 3 BedroomsStarting at $500.

770-536-7275

2BR/2BA $685 3BR/2BA $785 Includes Water.

Hurry For $99 Move-In Special (wac). For details 770-533-9220

The Paper

SPRINGDALE 2006 26’ Sleeps 6. Covered storage. $8300 678-372-7786 WINNEBAGO 2006 Navion. 24ft.

Mercedes Sprinter diesel, 1 slide, 17mpg, 46,500 miles.

Like New! NADA: $84,284; Asking: $63,000 706-969-8199

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750-Motorcycles HARLEY 2001 SuperGlide Sport, under 7k mi. Many xtras.

Immaculate. See it at flickr.com/photos/bjp shots. $6500 678-617-8959 HONDA 2005 CR85R Like New. $1500/obo.

770-654-5154

755-Sport-Utility Vehicles CHEVY 2004 Suburban, leather, CD, 3rd row, rear air, $799 down. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 CHEVY 2004 Suburban, white w/ tan lthr, CD, rear air, $799 down. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 FORD 1998 Expedition, third row seat, blue, rear air. $499 down. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 FORD 1999 Exped Eddie Bauer V8, new tires & batt, 136K, $4900. 770-540-5782 HYUNDAI 2010 Tuscon GLS. Green/tan leath int. 22,750 mi.

Orig owner. $16,500.

770-287-8592 JEEP 1987 Wrangler, 350 engine, 10,000 mile rebuilt motor, $6,000. 678-316-4178

JEEP 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited, Black, lthr, $13,555 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

LAND ROVER 2006 Range Rover Sport, blue, $31,444.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

LEXUS 2008 GX470, black, 4wd, Nav., roof $33,333 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

LEXUS 2008 RX350, Blue, Nav., roof, alloy $25,222 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 NISSAN 2009 Murano LE. AWD, platinum gra, loaded all pwr, dbl moonrf, 20” whls. 64k + (100k 5yr wrrty). $23,900.

404-310-2488; 770-967-9090

765-Trucks CHEVY 1998Silverado. Z-71. 4x4, Navy-Tan, leath, CD, wind, Short WB, 195k. $3950/obo.

770-297-6203 CHEVY 2001 S-10 Stepside SS. V-6, cold air. Tricked out. $599 down. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 CHEVY 2008 Silverado for only $13,890. Ask for Dan to get this deal.

Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 FORD 1983 F-250, 4 spd, w/ Granny gear, 6 cyl., $1,295 obo. 770-967-8819 FORD 1999 F-150 cab red w/ gray cloth, like new Michelin tires. $599 down. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 FORD 2004 F-150, gray w/ gray cloth, CD, auto, cold air, $699 down. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 GMC 1999 Z71 XLT 4x4 Sierra 1500, 199k easy mi, 1 owner, Grt truck. 770-540-8246 $7,850 obo.

NISSAN 2006 Titan SE, 2WD King Cab, V8 Automatic, Bed Liner, Bed Cover, Bed Extender, AM-FM 6CD player, Red with grey interior. $7,900 770-289-6191

NISSAN 1991. 300ZX cpe. 5spd, t-tops, All records. Exc Cond.

High miles, well maint’d. $4500.

706-499-0807

HARLEY 2006 Deuce. 12k miles, adult ridden. Exc. Cond. $9500.

770-654-5676

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2003 Ultra Classic, 100th Anniversary centennial edition Black and Silver, RARE! Only 27,700 miles. Runs Great, Sharp! Asking $13,000. Call 770-654-5061 HARLEY DAVIDSON 2008 Low Rider, 8755 original miles, exc. cond., fuel injected, saddlebags, windshield, pearl white, $9950/obo 770-540-8626

TOYOTA 2003 Tundra SR5, 4.7L V8, 4x4, Access Cab, Stepside w/ liner & cover, PW, PL, CC, Steel Rims & New Tires, Tow Pkg.,90K - Call 770-503-1836 $7999

TOYOTA 2005 Tundra Limited, bed liner, roof. $16,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

770-Vans HONDA 2007 Odyssey Ex-L, Navigation, Dvd, leather interior, excellent condition.

90K. Call 678-450-7311 770-561-6415

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THE MILTON MARTIN HONDA ADVANTAGE Price: “...a better deal on a better car, YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!” -Butch Miller Inventory: most and best selection in state Service: We exceed the expectations of our customers Trade Value: More money for your trade

2012 Honda CiviC EX

2012 Honda aCCord LX

2012 Honda odyssEy EX

Purchase a new 2012 civic, accord or odyssey and american honda will make the first scheduled Payment for qualified buyers uP to $500. see milton martin honda for comPlete details.

2007 jeep grand cherokee

2008 Kia rondo

lx 4dr, wgn, v6, white, 61k, p7601

10,988

$

laredo, 4dr, 2wd, red, 76k, p7631

2008 mercedes-benz

2011 toyota sienna

5dr, 8-pass, van, v6, le, fwd, 54k, p7558

20,888

$

e-class, 4dr, luxury, silver, 68k, p7528

2010 honda fit

5dr, hb, auto, sport, w/navi, 16k p7686

limited, conv, fwd, 2dr, blk, 69k, p7657

15,988

$

2010 Scion tc

2dr, hb, auto, white, 17k, p7663

2009 lincoln mks

22,988

$

4dr, sdn, fwd, white, 38k miles, p7677

23,888

$

18,988

$

2dr, roadster, 3.0i, blk, 49k, p7662

21,988

2010 honda odyssey

26,988

$

ex-l, 5dr, dark cherry, 26k, 25925a

2008 saab 9-3

18,488

$

2dr, conv, laser red, 49k, p7619

2009 chevy tahoe 1500

25,988

$

27,988

$

lt, 2wd, 4dr, white, 37k, 24580a

2011 honda accord

$

4dr, i4, auto, se, black, 11k miles, 26170a

17,988

$

2008 bmw z4

2011 honda accord

2009 honda odyssey

5dr, ex-l, res, green, 44k, 25937a

13,488

$

2008 chrysler sebring

22,988

$

4dr, i4, auto, ex-l, blk, 31k, 25987a

2011 honda ridgeline

29,888

$

33,688

$

4wd, crew cab, rtl, w/navi, 22k, 26028a

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