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Superintendent to be announced The new superintendent of Jackson County Schools will be announced at a 7 p.m. Thursday meeting convened in advance of commencement ceremonies at Jackson County Comprehensive High School.

The Board of Education will meet in called session in Room E18 at the high school before the graduation ceremonies get under way to announce who will fill the post being vacated with the retirement of Dr. Shannon Adams.

Finalists for the superintendent position are Dale Gaddis, area assistant superintendent of Cobb County Schools, and Dr. John

Green, principal of James Clemens High School in Madison, Ala. Lynne Massey-Wheeler, chairwoman of the Jackson County Board of Education, had indicated it was hoped the new superintendent would be in place by July 1. Dr. Adams had been hopeful he would have some transition time with his successor.

Dr. Adams’ final graduation ceremonies as superintendent will be Thursday when graduation is held at 8 p.m. for the Jackson County High’s Class of 2012 and on Friday when the East Jackson Comprehensive High

School Class of 2012 will graduate in Eagle Stadium during 8 p.m. ceremonies.

The new superintendent is also slated to speak at the May 22 End of the Year System Celebration being held at 8 a.m. in the auditorium of East Jackson County Comprehensive High School. The celebration is being held for the second year as a time to recognize the accomplishments of the year.

At the school board’s meeting on Monday, a number of student recognitions were made.

Among them was acknowledgement of the school system’s first Platinum Award for im-

provement on standardized test scores.

Rise Hawley announced that East Jackson Middle School was honored for Greatest Gain for Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards on the Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT).

Also honored was Alanna Dorsey, first place winner in the Junior Division of the State Science & Engineering Fair. She received the UGA Poultry Science Department Excellence in Research Award and has a Broadcom Masters nomination. See more the recognitions at ClickThePaper.com

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Engineering firm picked for Town Green

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com Following the completion of the roadwork in Braselton this month, the Town Green Project is ready to begin construction.

On Monday night, Mayor Bill Orr and Twon Council named Mulkey Engineers & Consultants, in coordination with JB&A Planning & Landscape Architecture, as the firms to complete the project that has been a decade in the making.

With 13 RFPs received, the town interviewed the top five choices, recommending this particular firm be given the project.

“All five would have done a good job but Mulkey seem to understand the space we have and the number of things we want to occur in this space. They understand Braselton and they have experience working with these types of projects,” presented

Gates Millennium Scholars honored As Gwinnett County’s Class of 2012 gets ready to walk across the stage and receive their high school diploma, 11 graduating seniors have learned that their college tuition will be paid in full for their entire college career.

One of those students is Seung Kwan Baek, the valedictorian of the 2012 graduating class of Mill Creek High School. He plans to attend Harvard University and earn a degree in International Relations.

Baek, whose American nickname is Bryan, was among the 2012 Gates Millennium Scholars honored at a Monday afternoon reception. Ryan J. Davis, Relationship Manager for Outreach for the Gates Millennium Scholars program, was on hand to welcome the scholars and make special presentations.

In addition of the full scholarship for undergraduate work, the Gates Millennium Scholars also qualify for selected graduate and doctoral work.

The program, funded by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and administered by the United Negro College Fund, promotes academic excellence for outstanding minority low-income students.

In order to earn the scholarship, the seniors participated in a lengthy and competitive application process. Honorees were selected based on a review of their academic record, community involvement and extracurricular activities, and their families’ need for financial assistance. The program recognizes highachieving African American, American Indian/Alaska Native (must provide proof of tribal enrollment), Asian/Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students.

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program was established in 1999 by a$1.6 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Founda-

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By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com

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Gwinnett School Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks was among those congratulating Seun Kwan Baek on this selection as a Gates Millennium Scholar. tion. In order to reach and support its constituents, the organization has partnered with the American Indian Graduate Center Scholars, the Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and the United Negro College Fund.

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Eighteen tons of white sand is waiting to be dumped in Braselton Park for this Saturday’s Braselton Beach Bash.

Featuring bounce houses, a petting zoo, bungee jumping and face painting, the community is invited to the park to celebrate summer the Braselton way.

Tanner Still, a seventh grader at Bethlehem Christian Academy, drew the winning design that will be showcased on the event T-shirts. The festival is free and is promised to afford lots of entertainment to those in attendance. Below is the event schedule:

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Dwayne Ansley is honored as Mentor of the Year

By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com Dwayne Ansley is a vocal advocate for the Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring Program because he knows the value of a mentor in the life of a student.

Lisa Stephens, Program Director of Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring, says Ansley often talks with others about mentoring and the positive impact it has had on his life.

Because of his commitment to mentoring, his advocacy for the program and the im- Stephens pact he has had on his longtime mentee, Ansley, was is the 2012 say’s Legacy Mentor of the Year.

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Ansley, an employee of Jackson EMC, has devoted countless hours as a mentor with the friendshipbased, in-school mentoring program which pairs a student in need of a caring, adult role model and friend with someone like Ansley.

Volunteer role models are carefully matched with selected students, says Stephens.

For a seventh grader, Ansley was the match that helped enrich the life of a student who will soon be a graduate of Jefferson High School.

Drequan Sewell is a gifted athlete, according to his mentor, who, along with his parents, takes pride in Drequan’s accomplishments.

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Drequan could have opted for a chance to continue this athletic career at the next level, but instead he will be entering the United States Army to build the skills which will become his life work.

“I couldn’t be more proud,” said Ansley.

While Drequan was unable to attend the lunchroom, his remarks were featured on an award-winning documentary about the Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring Program presented at the May 9 Mentor Appreciation Luncheon held at the Jefferson Civic Center.

The banquet room was filled with mentors, their mentees, school counselors and board members of the Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring Program.

Students who are mentored were joined by their mentors as they shared some thoughts about their

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Dwayne Ansley was honored as the 2012 Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring Program Mentor of the Year at a May 9 luncheon held at the Jefferson Civic Center. Program Director Lisa Stephens presented the plaque to the Jackson EMC employee.

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Distribution centers hiring Two new distribution centers are offering hundreds of jobs to Jackson County.

Carter’s Inc., a children’s clothing manufacturer, will open its 1 million-square-foot distribution center in Braselton in June and is looking to hire 250 people immediately.

The company expects to hire 1,000 employees by 2015.

The company held job fairs last week at its Braselton facility at 625 Braselton Parkway.

They are looking to fill positions in warehouse, shipping, receiving, picking, packing and inventory control.

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is also opening a distribution center in Pendergrass.

The company is looking for an initial 250 employees to fill positions, including lift drivers, inventory control, supervisors and facility maintenance.

Bed, Bath & Beyond held job fairs at its Pendergrass facility on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The company expects to hire some 900 people in the next four years.

Both companies accept applications electronically through their websites.

“Even during these trying economic times, it is projects like this and job creation of this magnitude that we are reminded of the economic strength of our community and the state of Georgia,” Hunter Bicknell, chairman of the Jackson County Commission, said in a written statement.

Courtney Bernardi, director of economic development for the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, said the job fairs provide an awesome opportunity to job seekers in the area.

“Hopefully this will provide some opportunities to people who are looking. We’re just thankful they chose Braselton and Jackson County,” Bernardi said.

POLICE REPORT Braselton Police ■ A speeding white SUV was stopped on Interstate 85 on May 13 and the driver was detained until Banks County authorities could arrive.

A lookout had been placed for a white SUV involved in an armed robbery. A black suspect dressed all in black with a black ski mask was described and the driver of the Saturn Vue with a South Carolina tag was wearing a black pullover. The officer could also see a black cap of some type in the driver’s pocket.

A check of the talkative man’s name and date of birth showed his license was suspended.

He said he had been to see his mother in South Carolina and was returning to Atlanta where he had left his driver’s license.

Officers from the scene of the robbery reported stolen items had been placed in a black plastic bag and a black bag could be seen.

Also spotted through the windshield was what appeared to be the butt end of a semi-automatic pistol in the passenger seat. With permission to search the vehicle, police found the weapon was a plastic gun.

The driver, Jumarkus Lee Miller of Clemson, S.C., who is facing speeding and suspended license charged by Braselton Police, was turned over to Banks County authorities and the vehicle was towed as a part of the investigation.

■ A traffic stop on Highway 53 on May 7 found Braselton Police taking a Braselton woman into custody on Hall County warrants related to stolen property. Shirley Ann Motes, 44, was transported to the Hall County Jail where she was turned over to authorities in that jurisdiction.

■ A driver who was unable to maintain his lane while driving on Thompson Mill Road just after 2 a.m. on May 9 was charged with failure to maintain lane, driving under the influence and open container. The

driver told police he was returning home from playing with a band in Atlanta. He also said he had been drinking.

■ A driver stopped for going 88 mph in a 70 mph zone on Interstate 85 on May 10 was charged with driving while unlicensed as well as speeding. Assistant Chief Lou Solis was needed to translate for the driver and passenger since everyone in the vehicle spoke Spanish.

■ A Kirby demo kit valued at nearly $2,800 was reported stolen May 10 after a former salesman failed to return the equipment after leaving the company as his signed agreement stated.

■ A driver reported damage to his vehicle that occurred May 10 when a tire and wheel from a dump truck came off Highway 211 and struck the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country.

The dump truck was located and the driver was informed that his tire could be located in a wooded area behind the BP. ■ An unknown type of card was used by the driver of a red GMC truck with a tank in its bed to activate the pump at Pilot Travel Center on May 8 and May 10 and obtain a large quantity of diesel before driving off without paying. Photos of the truck were provided to police.

■ A Braselton man working out at Anytime Fitness on Highway 211 on May 10 reported the theft of his iPhone 4S. ■ A driver involved in an accident in a Spout Springs Road parking lot was taken into custody and transported to the Gwinnett County Jail. No injuries were reported.

Charges of driving under the influence were filed.

■ A Mossy Oak Landing resident was taken into custody May 12 for disorderly under the influence after a suspicious call complaint was called in to authorities.

A woman came onto a neighbor’s residence and began yelling and cursing. When police responded, the woman became aggressive with police and ac-

Senior development gets approval

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com BRASELTON - NorSouth’s senior living development, Braselton Court, was given final approval by Mayor Bill Orr and Town Council on Monday night.

The gated apartment complex will provide an affordable living space with amenities for residents over age 55.

Its independent living aspect, with no provided meals, sets it apart from other senior developments.

“It meets a very specific need of an unmet segment of the population which is the seniors who are out providing them affordable rent and utilities,” promises project architect Bill Foley of Foley Designs.

The group will utilize 4.87 acres along Beaver Dam Road in Braselton to create a three-story complex with amenities such as a community garden, walking trails, a fitness center, salon, community rooms and more. Leases will be signed for 12-month periods providing no meals or shuttles. With a population of about 80 percent senior fe-

cused police of placing video cameras inside her residence. The woman cursed police and did not heed repeated requests from police and her boyfriend at the scene to quiet down and go inside her residence.

Police were told the woman drank four Blood Marys at a bar.

■ A Braselton resident reported May 12 she was being harassed by an employee of a moving company with which she had an issue the previous week.

■ A Hoschton man wanted on charges by Braselton Police was turned over to Braselton authorities at the Jackson County Jail after he was released from that facility. Christopher D. Jackson was then taken to the Gwinnett County Jail and booked in.

■ Two tires were flattened May 13 on a vehicle parked at Country Inn & Suites. Witnesses reported the damage being made to the 2011 Toyota Scion.

■ A customer returned to Cracker Barrel on May 13 half an hour after realizing a $400 Coach purse, containing a cell phone and a $30 gift card, had been left behind. The manager said the purse had not been turned in and asked the victim and another person to leave when they began asking customers at tables about the purse and reportedly created a scene.

Jefferson Police ■ A 12-year-old girl who had been kidnapped from Charlotte, N.C., by a relative was able to run from El Jinete restaurant, where they had stopped, to a customer leaving Arby’s on May 5. That customer called police who responded.

The girl said the relative tied up her aunt and then tied her up and put

Braselton Court, a three-story development for those 55 and older, will be constructed beginning this fall on Beaver Dam Road off Highway 211. males, their other developments have reached capacity in less than six months of being open.

“We are really trying to promote a lifestyle here; we build quite a few event areas to engage social enrichment and physical activity.

We want to connect to the broader community. What we are offering here is another option to the fasted growing demographic in our country. It is a flexible housing option with a 12-month lease term, it is affordable and it is truly independent,”

said Brendan S. Barr, Vice President of Development.

The town council’s main concern was in keeping with that of a recent Hoschton proposal. With one unit devoted to an on-site maintenance employee and a fulltime management office, Braselton Court will strictly enforce the 55 and older age restraint by allowing overnight visitors by application to the office. Should a resident be in violation of their lease agreement, it would be grounds for eviction.

Councilwoman Peggy

Slappey made the motion to approve with conditions for “an 80 unit maximum independent living apartment complex that will be limited to occupants’ age 55 years or older… Notice of said age restriction in compliance with the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) shall be set forth as a deed restriction on the conveyance deed for the underlying real property.”

The application was unanimously approved by the council and the development is scheduled to begin construction this fall.

her in his car and drove away.

While the Department of Family and Children Services said they could not take custody of the child, an interview was conducted by Becky Lee of The Tree House and a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE).

The girl said her uncle had touched her and attempted to assault her on more than one occasion. Police transported the child to a law enforcement investigator from North Carolina who reunited the child with her mother.

■ A child molestation complaint was lodged May 13 after a 7-yearold told her family that a man at Pendergrass Flea Market had touched her inappropriately at his booth.

■ A minor self-inflicted injury was reported May 12 at an Academy Woods Drive location.

The patient was transported to Athens Regional Medical Center.

■ A Sycamore Street resident reported his cat had been killed by some dogs running at large on May 13. Animal control was to be notified.

■ A dispute over loud music was reported May 11 at a Lee Street location.

■ The suspect in a battery incident on May 12 at a Mayberry Lane location left the scene with a bag of clothes as the victim was calling police. The victim said she would see a doctor about her arm which was twisted by the suspect in an attempt to prevent her from calling authorities.

■ Two students from Dublin High School reported items stolen from their school bus while it was parked on Old Swimming Pool Road for the state track competition on May 10. An Acer laptop computer and an iPhone were taken by

someone who entered the bus through the emergency exit door.

■ A domestic dispute was reported at an Ashley Way location May 11 after an 18-year-old threw a toaster on the floor. A picture frame was also damaged in a previous tantrum, reports show.

■ Items were found in a Mill Road yard on May 11 by a resident who said the electric blower, nail gun, Coleman lantern, hammer drill and knife did not belong to him. The items were taken into evidence by police for safe keeping.

■ A boat towed last May to an Athens Street business after it was abandoned on Otis Gooch Road was stolen from Gwinnett County and stripped. Recently, Wright’s Wrecker Service ran a check of the boat which had been on the lot since last year and found the VIN had been incorrectly recorded last year when the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office made the report on the boat. Running the correct VIN revealed the boat had been reported stolen.

■ A Jefferson businessman checked with police after he was contacted by a man claiming he was a Jackson County Sheriff’s deputy acting on behalf of a customer.

The businessman was working on a vehicle for the customer who reportedly wanted to pick up his unfinished vehicle without paying for work which had been done since the man’s last payment.

■ A Melvin Drive resident reported her vehicle had been entered, possibly on the same evening others in her neighbor-

hood had been entered.

The display for a built-in radio/DVD/GPS/rear camera monitor had been violently removed.

■ A Ford Focus abandoned May 8 on Interstate 85 at the 136 mile marker was towed since it posed a safety hazard.

■ A May 8 burglary was reported at Ernst Concrete on New Salem Church Road. Two suspects were seen in the act by the arriving officer and the men ran off into the woods. The padlock which had been cut off was located in the nearby grass. The officer had a description of the suspects.

■ An Oak Street resident reported a male had entered an Oak Lane address on May 6 and a juvenile was involved in permitting the male in the house.

■ A vehicle traveling 70 mph in a 55 mph zone on Damon Gause Parkway was stopped May 8 and the driver was charged with speeding and was taken into custody for failure to appear in Athens-Clarke and Washington counties.

■ A fraud report was filed May 8 from a Jefferson resident who said someone attempted to use his Regions card in Alabama.

■ The theft by taking of a phone was reported May 8. The phone was taken while the victim was swimming at the Comfort Inn pool with friends. The name of a possible suspect was provided to police after the man offered to return the phone for $400 cash.

■ Seven accidents with one injury were investigated by Jefferson Police last week.

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The crowd lounged on the field to listen to music and testimony from those participating including David Green.

FCA, represented by Ron Prescott, presented Evan Conway with a football signed

by Johnny Diaz and David Green.

Field of Vision concert combines music, ministry

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com Students and families with foldable chairs and blankets quilted the field at Panther Stadium Friday night for fellowship and worship through music.

Over a year ago, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Y-Club met to begin planning an event that they hoped would put Jackson County on the map for community spirit.

Kyle Daniel, JCCHS football captain and President of the FCA, opened the concert with remarks and a prayer. Christian musicians the Jefferson Highway Band, Britt Jones and Johnny Diaz took the stage to honor the coach who coached not too long ago on the very same field.

Proceeds from the concert were placed in a fund for Evan Conway, the 2-year-old son of Joel Conway who lost his life last year to a tragic vehicle accident.

Ron Prescott, FCA Adviser, presented Evan with a football autographed by Johnny Diaz and David Green.

“During one memorable conversation with Coach Conway, he said, ‘I love football and I love coaching students but that boy (pointing to Evan) means more than everything else in this world,’” remembered Prescott.

Coach Conway’s father spoke on the family’s behalf.

“If there was one thing I could urge you to do, it would be not only to tell the people you love that you love them everyday but also do what you can to show them. Thanks to all of you, Evans’ future is in good shape and we cannot thank you enough.”

David Green, former quarterback for the University of Georgia, gave a testimonial to the students highlighting his experiences as

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David Green now serves on the Geinnett FCA Board and ministers to young athletes across the southeast. an athlete and Christian. Shaun Alexander, former running back for the Seattle Seahawks and teammate of Green, played a pivotal role in his walk with Christ.

Now on the Gwinnett FCA Board, Green uses his testimony to minister to young athletes all over the southeast.

“I have seen and been around men who had all the possessions and money to make them happy but they were broken inside.

There is a void in our heart that only God can fill and it is amazing the peace you can find when you welcome him into your heart,” he professed.

A good time and fellowship was had by all ages at the Field of Vision Concert in honor of Coach Conway. This event was just the beginning for the vision that the JCCHS FCA has for Jackson County. In the hopes of making this an annual tradition, they aim to put the county on the map for a place of community love for the Lord.

BASH from page 1A

Sand will set the tone for day at beach On Stage Performances:

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lisa Martin featuring Doug Thompson

3-6 p.m. The Joe Olds Band

7-10 p.m. The Hit the Beach Band Performers in the Park:

10 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Mr. Ron’s Magic Show

10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mr. Ron & birds will be available for free photos

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Noon - 3 p.m. Free face painting

3-6 p.m. Free petting zoo

6-9 p.m. Doodle the Clown will be available for free face painting and balloon animals Also this Saturday is the Year One Car Show/Braselton Bash featuring the end to the Bandit Run that began May 12 in Arizona. Beginning at 9 p.m., an outdoor community movie will be shown. Fast Five, rated PG13, is to light up the screens.

Tanner Still, a seventh grader at Bethlehem Christian Academy, drew the winning design that will be showcased on the Braselton Bash T-shirts.

TOWN GREEN from page 1A

Timing plays a part in lowering price of project to enhance downtown Braselton Town Manager/Clerk Jennifer Dees.

With the Town Green on the books since 2003, this progress could not have come at a better time or price. In an act of luck, once the staff chose to move forward with Mulkey, they were pleased to find out that the pricing for this project would be less than expected.

“I have reviewed their plan with other engineering firms [that] did not bid and Kevin (Kevin Keller, Town Planning & Development Director) has talked with a number of other cities and the fees are very much in line and actually a but lower than projects of this scope,” Dees added.

With a total price of $197,500, the Town Green will account for lower than 20 percent of the million dollar budget for the downtown.

Normal pricing for these projects land at around 22 percent to 33 percent, leaving Braselton officials with room for flexibility.

The timeline for the project is 24 months to absolute completion, however, the

town hopes for sooner.

“I don’t think it will actually take that long but it depends on the public process and they are proposing three public meetings,” said Dees.

“We have a lot of different concerns in this area. Tenants are concerned about being able to conduct their businesses during the construction, locals want to use this area on an everyday ba-

sis, we have special events we want to be held there and we have civic groups who want input. They have maxxed out the time so they can be sure to meet it.”

JB&A were a part of the planning process for the Braselton Brothers Store and their familiarity and partnership with the engineers are aimed to speed up the phases.

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Britt Jones was among the entertainers participating in the Field of Dreams Conert held on the Jackson County Comprehensive High School football field.

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Graduation ceremonies

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JACKSON COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL The graduation ceremony at Jackson County Comprehensive High School is set for 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, in Panther Stadium.

JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL Jefferson High School will hold its graduation ceremony at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 18, in Memorial Stadium.

WINDER-BARROW HIGH SCHOOL Graduation for W-BHS is Thursday, May 24, at 8 p.m. in the W. Clair Harris Stadium.

COMMERCE HIGH SCHOOL Commerce High School graduation for the Class of 2012 will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 18, in Tiger Stadium.

EAST JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL The Class of 2012 at East Jackson Comprehensive High School will hold its graduation ceremony at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 18, in Eagle Stadium.

MILL CREEK HIGH SCHOOL Mill Creek High School’s Class of 2012 will graduate Thursday, May 24, at 8 p.m. in the Mill Creek High School Stadium.

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Mill Creek High School - Salutatorian Phung Thien Phung Daughter of Thanh Phung and Thanh Dam She will be attending Emory University and majoring in Biology. As a Liberal Scholar, she receives $13,000 and $500 from Maxxis. She plans to pursue a degree in Biology.

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languages, as well as the culture of Spanishand Portuguese-speaking countries), as well as a double minor in Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. After I receive my Bachelor’s degree from UGA, I plan to go on to complete a Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. It is my hope that this degree will afford me many opportunities to travel and teach English in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries. I will also be able to teach English to non-native speakers domestically in language schools or colleges around the country.

I would tell underclassmen that they should take the academic aspects of high school seriously, as the type of grades you get and the extracurricular activities in which you participate directly affect the college you will attend, and therefore the type of career you will have

and the life you will eventually build for yourself.

However, I would also tell them to keep in mind that the social aspects of high school are only important in the moment. In 10 years, the type of social life you had in high school won’t matter, so it is important to move on from the little daily struggles and just focus on making yourself a well-rounded, happy person.

My mother has been the biggest influence in my life and my education. My mother has always supported me, no matter what I wanted to do or become. She always encouraged me to do what would make me happy, whether that meant starting at UGA in my junior year of high school, or changing my career aspirations when I found a new passion. I would also say that Mr. Lepzelter was a huge influence in my education. He was the person who suggested I try to become a dual-enrollment student at UGA. See more at ClickThePaper.com

Jackson County Comprehensive High School - Salutatorian Betsy Lyle Daughter of Alice and Robert Lyle She will attend North Georgia College and State University and major in middle grades education.

Student organization activities/leadership positions, including sports or academic team involvement: Beta Club President; National Honor Society Secretary; Student Council Secretary; Class Treasurer; Panther Pathfinder Mentor; Tri-M Member; Band Member (Drum Major for 2 years) Community organizations/activities: 4-H (President); Play trumpet and hand bells at Galilee Christian Church.

I have participated in various outreach ministries through Jefferson First United Methodist Church, Galilee Christian Church and my school’s clubs.

High school provides a multitude of opportunities for involvement. Take them. Get involved, meet people, embrace challenges and enjoy the life you’ve been given.

My family has always been supportive and is a huge influence in my life. I have had several influential teachers, but I’d have to say that Miles and Helen Adams top my list. They have always gone above and beyond their duty as band directors and have taught us how to be better people and leaders.

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Students share what their mentors means to them mentoring experiences.

Ray Booher, who serves on the advisory board for Lindsayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legacy, provided some background on the man whose work as a pastor and businessman also involved in community service inspired a group in the community to continue fostering his love and passion for reaching young people in the community. Booher said Jack Lindsay would take groups of young people to his farm and spent time sharing and

caring for them. He was serving as a mentor to countless children and friends wanted to see his legacy of enriching the lives of children continued. His reach still positively influences the lives of Jackson Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young people as adults in the community serve as mentors to students through Lindsayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legacy Mentoring Program.

Booher thanked all those who have given of their time as mentors. Plaques were presented to those mentors

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Mentors who have been involved with Lindsayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legacy Mentoring Program for five and more years were honored at the reception with a plaque and a T-shirt. who have been with the program for five or more years. T-shirts were also presented.

While the program started with a handful of volunteers, now there are more than 200 mentors in the three schools of Jackson County. Booher said the luncheon was an opportunity to recognize

those adults and celebrate and remember the man who continues to inspire mentors, Jack Lindsay.

Booher also recognized the support the program has received from retiring Superintendent Dr. Shannon Adams, who was greeted with applause.

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Ray Booher announced Dwayne Ansley as the Mentor of the Year and said the lnucheon was a chance to celebrated Jack Lindsay, the man who continues to inspire mentors like Ansley, at left.

the youth what having a mentor in their lives has meant is moving, and knowing that a mentor is reaching far beyond just that one student is inspiring. When that student marries and has a family, that mentorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s influence is reaching the next generation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you for your faithfulness and dedication to this program,â&#x20AC;? said Booher, who also thanked Lisa Stephens, whom he calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;the engine of our program.â&#x20AC;?

To fellow mentors, Brad Johnson, a Lindsayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legacy Mentoring board member, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mentees look to their mentors for the counsel that only you can provide.â&#x20AC;?

He said his heart was touched when he entered his menteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classroom just a short time after having met the student. All eyes turned to him and his mentee stood up and proudly said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Also recognized by Board chairwoman Christy Queen were special guests and Gold Sponsors including Jackson County School System, TenCate, Jackson EMC and Chick-fil-A of Commerce and Silver Sponsors including Jefferson City Schools, Hometown Community Bank, Commerce City Schools and Jefferson Drugs.

Lindsayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legacy Mentoring is now a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, so all donations are tax deductible.

The mission of Lindsayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legacy Mentoring is to guide children and youth toward personal and academic success through mentoring and friendship.

New training opportunities will be in the fall. Visit www.lindsayslegacymentoring.org/ More scenes can be viewed at ClickThePaper.com

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Congressman Broun with Kelsey Thomas and her winning entry, entitled Dandelion.

Kelsey Thomas takes first place, Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award in district EVANS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; U.S. Representative Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) unveiled the winning entry for the 2012 Congressional Art Competition during a district ceremony at Augusta Mall held April 28.

Congressman Broun announced that Kelsey Thomas, a student at East Jackson Comprehensive High School, won First Place and the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award.

Kelsey received $150 in gift cards from Augusta Mall, an invitation to attend a national reception and two Southwest Airlines tickets to Washington, D.C. Her artwork will be on display for one year in the Cannon Tunnel that leads to the U.S. Capitol, and she is eligible to receive the Artistic Honors Scholarship from Savannah College of Art and Design. Kelseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scholarship at Savannah College of Art and Design is valued at $6,500.

Additionally, Congressman Broun announced that Abby Lauren Edwards from Grovetown High School won Second Place, Ilene Ea from

Tallulah Falls School won Third Place, and Ava Zilke from Augusta Christian School won Honorable Mention. Art professors from Augusta State University judged the entries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m extremely proud of all the students who contributed to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Congressional Art Competition, especially Kelsey Thomas,â&#x20AC;? said Broun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is a talented young woman, and I am excited to see her artwork displayed among the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best in the U.S. Capitol.â&#x20AC;?

Thirty-seven high school students from the 10th Congressional District participated in the 2012 Congressional Art Competition.

At the Monday meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education, Kelsey was honored for her recent achievement. She had previously displayed her Dandelion art at an earlier board recognition. For this meeting, she displayed The Creative Mind, a through-envoking piece by an accomplished artist, said her art instructor Nancy Akin.

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CHURCH NEWs The Church of Hoschton is happy to announce that Rev. Cory Sexton has accepted the position of pastor for the church. The Rev. Sexton, along with his wife, Karla, and children, Kayla and Carter, reside in Hoschton. An open invitation is extended to the community to come and worship and meet the Rev. Sexton and his family.

Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. with worship at 10:30 a.m. with the church currently meeting at Lawson Funeral Home, located at 35 First St., in Hoschton. sss Jefferson Presbyterian Church, located at 243 Washington St., in Jefferson, is hosting Vacation Bible School, themed “Super Heroes of the Bible” from 6-8 p.m. June 3-7.

To pre-register, contact Meredith Bilow at mbilow@ windstream.net or 706-372-0035 or visit or website: jeffersonpc.org. sss St. Catherine Labouré Catholic Church, located at 180 Elrod Road, Jefferson, is hosting Vacation Bible School from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 11 through June 15. The theme will be Wilderness Adventures. Contact 706-367-7220 or visit www. stcatherinelabourega.org sss Adventures On Promise Island is the theme for Vacation Bible School to be held at Hoschton United Methodist Church June 5-8 from 6-8:30 p.m. with a VBS Jamboree from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 9.

Meals will be included. The church is located at 12 Mulberry St., in Hoschton. For registration, contact 404-444-0072 or visit www.hoschtonumc.org sss Walnut Fork Baptist Church is having a Spring Revival. Life got you down? Please join us for our spring revival May 20-23. Special guest preacher will be Rusty Newman, pastor of True North Church in Jefferson.

Services will be at 6 p.m. on May 20 and 7 p.m. on May 21-23.

Walnut Fork Baptist Church is located at 557 Highway 60 in Hoschton. Visit www.walnutforkbc.org for more information. sss Transformation Life Center in Winder is hosting a free movie event with the movie, “Grace Card” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 19. There will be free sodas, water and popcorn.

Transformation Life Center, a new church in the Winder area, will hold its official launch on Sunday, May 20. A church series entitled “Grace Card” will begin on Sundays. Marquis L. Robbins is Senior Pastor of Transformation Life Center, located at 403 Matthew School Road, Suite 200, in Winder. Call 678-963-5267 or marquis@transformationlife.org.

You can also visit www.transformationlife.org sss Auburn First Baptist will host Vacation Bible School June 3-8. The theme is, “The Egypt File,” decoding the mystery of LIFE. Auburn First Baptist Church is at 1385 Sixth Ave., in Auburn. Contact Pastor Chris Parkin at 770-962-1807 or visit www. auburnfirstbaptist.com sss Bethlehem First United Methodist Church plans Vacation Bible School for the week of June 3 from 6:30-8:45 nightly. The theme is “Dare to go Deep with God.” Register online at www.bigwhitechurch. com. The church is at 709 Christmas Ave., in Bethlehem. Call 770-867-3727 or visit www.bigwhitechurch.com sss The GO Team (missions) of Bethlehem First United Methodist Church will be sponsoring a Worship Service every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. from May 27 (Memorial Day), through Sept. 2 ( Labor Day) at the Campground Amphitheater at Fort Yargo State Park. sss The Church of God of Prophecy will host a Memorial Day cook-out and yard sale on Saturday, May 26, beginning at 8 a.m. Veterans can eat free. The church is at 333 E. Wright St., on the corner of East Wright and King streets. The pastor is Bobby Swafford. sss New Pentecost United Methodist Church will host a singing featuring The Proclaimers Quartet on Saturday, May 19, beginning at 6 p.m. A covered dish supper will begin at 5 in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited. The church is at the corner of Ga. Highway 211 and Pleasant Hill Church Road. sss East Side Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School June 4-7 from 6-8:30 p.m. The theme is “Amazing Wonders.” Pre-registration forms may be picked up at the church. Family night is Thursday.

June 7, at 6 p.m. The children will be sharing what they learned during VBS through song, DVD and more. There will be snacks following the program.

A Vacation Bible School training day, for everyone helping with VBS, is planned for Sunday, May 20, at 4 p.m. The church is on Bert Day Road and Ga. Highway 8 next to Smith Funeral Home. Call 770867-5774. sss The First Baptist Church annual church picnic is set for Wednesday, May 30, beginning at 6 p.m. The church will provide the meat, drinks and rolls. Members are asked to bring a side dish to share. sss Re-Winders will meet at Winder First Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 22, at noon. The guest speaker is Ashley Henderson, the Guest Services and Volunteer Coordinator for Camp Twin Lakes WillA-Way at Fort Yargo. ReWinder meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month at noon. The group is sponsored by First Baptist Church, but is open to anyone over 50. Bring a vegetable, salad or dessert to share, the entree will be provided.

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Needed for successful leadership I have been outlining six practices of successful leadership. We have noticed that we must Practice a Divine Perspective. We must Pursue with Divine Purpose. We need to Possess a Divine Persuasion. And we should Persevere with Divine Priorities.

With these four tools, we are preparing for success but they are not yet conclusive to achieving success.

As we continue studying Joshua’s life, we will see that there are times when he fails. There are also times when he is unsure in direction, unstable and in decisive and uncomfortable with certain difficulties, but he seems to always be unified with Deity.

(Please pardon the obvious alliteration.) Notice these verses in Joshua chapter 1.

Joshua 1:5 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

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end of the earth. (paraphrase mine) So why are there times when we feel alone, or unsure, or bewildered? In my opinion, we must perfect this feeling of Divine Presence. I do not believe it is natural or automatic. I am sure that we must work at it.

In January 2010, I was in Haiti with a group of brothers, constructing a church building when an earth quake took place. In less than a minute, hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Americans lost their lives. The capital of Port O Prince was destroyed. The slums of Carrefour were destroyed.

Christians and nonChristians lost their lives. It was horrific. But, it was also edifying. Because, the group that I was with was unharmed. We were never seemingly in harm’s way. We were well fed, and had everything we needed until we could be extracted.

The point of this illustration can only be comprehended by one of the 15 who were with me on this trip, and

that is that we had a very real, experiential Divine Presence with us.Our families and friends in the states were terrified; they were worried; they were in constant prayer but God was with us. It was surreal . It was his presence in a way that I have never experienced before.

I am convinced that in order to have real success, true achieving success, we must Perfect this feeling of a Divine Presence. This comes by prayer and the study of God’s word.

The Apostle Paul says in Romans 10:13 that Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. True faith will bring about this understanding of Divine Presence. Divine Presence will develop within us a level of confidence that will define us as true leaders.

Seeking his Path, and learning to lead as I serve, and serve as I lead.

The Rev. Cory Sexton is the Senior Pastor of the newly formed Church of Hoschton as well as the Dean of Gwinnett Hall Baptist College. He has Cory Sexton Ministries, a Christian growth and leadership ministry. This column is from his blog. Sexton says, “The Church of Hoschton is our new home, our new ministry and our new mission.

It is our prayer that God will do great things through this new work and that He will receive honor and glory.

OBITUARIES Joyce Anthony

Died May 12, 2012 Joyce Anthony, 78, of Bogart, died Saturday, May 12, 2012.

Born in Watkinsville, she was a daughter of the late Royce and Willie Jackson Harris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James “Bobby” Anthony, and sister, Gail Ridgeway.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Mark H. and Frances Anthony of Athens; daughter and sonin-law, Tracy and David Harris of Brentwood, Tenn.; and grandchildren, Mckenzie and Marci Anthony and Braden Harris.

No services will be held.

The family has requested memorial contributions be made to The Humane Society.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 17, 2012

Smiley Brock

Died May 9, 2012 Melvin “Smiley” J.T. Brock, 35, of Braselton, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012.

Smiley loved to work and ride motorcycles and helping others.

Survivors include his parents, Melvin and Katie Brock of Braselton; wife, Brenda Brock of Braselton; stepson Brad Hosch of Jefferson; stepdaughters April Edwards of Comer, Amanda Doster (Bobby) of Carnesville, Molly Manning of Maysville and Natasha Crotsley of Braselton; sisters, Christy Perez (Philipe) of Braselton, Della Collard (Kevin) of Beacon, Ind., and Taylor Brock of Braselton; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Hoschton First Baptist Church.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, May 17, 2012

TaBu Chriswell

Died May 5, 2012 Tabatha “TaBu” Yvonne Chriswell, 45, of Conyers, died Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Born Jan. 8, 1967 in Lawrenceville, she was a daughter of Melvin Green of Conyers and the late Evelyn Green.

Survivors, in addition to her father, are her son, Manuel Spear and wife Michelle of Loganville; daughters, Tamisa Spear of Brunswick and Jessica Knight of Jackson; brothers, Scott Chriswell of Loganville and Jerry Harrison and wife Michelle of Monroe; sisters, Wendy Genske and husband Matt of Loganville and Tracy Garner and husband Johnny of Oxford; five grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, May 17, 2012

Dorothy Marion Detrick

Died May 11, 2012 Dorothy Marion Detrick, 95, of Winder, died Friday, May 11, 2012.

Born in Detroit, Mich., she was a daughter of the

late James and Kathryn Stumm Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Detrick.

She attended Winder First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her sons, Kitchel Ludy of California, Md., and Virgil Ludy Jr., of Boynton Beach, Fla.; daughters, Dora Jean Tudor of Otto, N.C., and Kathryn Herrin of Winder; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at a later date.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 17, 2012

James Thomas Gaddis

Died May 8, 2012 James Thomas Gaddis, 64, of Nicholson, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

He loved to work on cars, listening to music and playing word games with the grandchildren. His favorite word was “EERPIDOODLE.” Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Wisenbaker (Michael) of Georgia; brother, Gerald Gaddis (Connie) of Dacula; and grandchildren, Gregory Brooks Jr., Daniel James Ledford and Felicia Nicole Lawson.

Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome. org The Paper, May 17, 2012

William J. Hutchins

Died May 12, 2012 William Jackson Hutchins, 63, of Winder, died Saturday, May 12, 2012.

Born in Buford, he was a son of Dorsey and Louise Thrash Hutchins. He graduated from Winder-Barrow High School, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Husbandry from the University of Georgia. He held an FFA Farmers Degree and was on the livestock judging team at UGA. In the 1980s, he received National Pork Producer of the Year honors. He served in every local office with the Georgia Farm Bureau and was serving as the 4th District Director, a post he had held for the past six years. He helped organize and was actively involved with the Barrow County Cattleman’s Association. He also served on the Barrow County Board of Commissioners. He was a member of Midway United Methodist Church. He was a father figure to his nephews and great-nephews and –nieces.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, are his brothers and sister-in-law, Dorsey Hutchins Jr., and Joe and Cindy Hutchins, all of Winder; nephews and their wives, Joey and Lee Hutchins and Jason and Sara Hutchins; and greatnephews and -niece, Jackson, Will, Emily and Blake Hutchins.

Memorial services were held Monday, May 14, 2012,

at Midway United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Moore and Dr. Robert Hoffman officiating. The family has requested memorial contributions be made to Midway United Methodist Church building fund, P.O. Box 719, Auburn, GA 30011.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 17, 2012

Nancy Saunders Maughon

Died May 8, 2012 Nancy Saunders Maughon, 90, of Winder, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

Born in Barrow County, she was a daughter of the late James Wiley and Juliet Bracewell Saunders. She was married to the late Howell Samuel (Jake) Maughon and was also preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. She was a member of Morningside Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son, Kerry (Cherry) Maughon of Winder; daughters, Pat (Donald) McKay Jr., of Columbus and Kay (Randall) Wages of Bethlehem; seven grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; and sisters, Josephine Moon of Winder and Caroline Wallace of Seagrove Beach, Fla. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 10, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Tom Aaron officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to Morningside Baptist Church, 580 Miles Patrick Road, Winder, GA 30680.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 17, 2012

Marguerite Cox Mooney

Died May 13, 2012 Marguerite Cox Mooney, 93, of Winder, died Sunday, May 13, 2012.

Born in Taliaferro County, she was a daughter of the late Fred E. Cox and Mary Austin Cox. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Morgan Mooney; brothers, Lamar, Paul “Red”, Fred, Reese and Ralph Cox; sisters, Irene Morris, Montine, Inez, Myrtie and Hazel Cox; granddaughter, Vonda Carter; and son-in-law, Joe Carter. A homemaker, she was a member of Midway Christian Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Reba Carter of Winder; grandson, Tommy (Barbara) Carter; sister-inlaw, Alice Cox of Benson, N.C.; nine nieces; two nephews; and several cousins.

Funeral services were

held Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with Dr. C.B. Skelton and Pat Cox Penny officiating.

Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 17, 2012

Lona Mae Sanders

Died May 9, 2012 Lona Mae Pursley Sanders, 92, of Statham, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012.

Born in Barrow County, she was a daughter of the late G.J. and Essie Stinchcomb.

She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Emory Dr. Pursley, and her second husband, Robert L. Sanders. She was retired from Carwood Manufacturing Company.

Survivors include her daughters and son-inlaw, Lou Epps Wilson and Winfred Wilson and Faye Sanders, all of Statham; daughter-in-law, Savilla Sanders of Statham; sonin-law, Chandler Aaron of Statham; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Gene Stinchcomb, Tommy Stinchcomb and Randolph Stinchcomb, all of Winder, and W.L. “Bill” Stinchcomb of Watkinsville; and sister, Martha Bell Garrett of Gaddis.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Bob Bray officiating. Interment was in the Bethabara Baptist Church Cemetery in Statham.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 17, 2012

Allen Eugene Wilbanks

Died May 10, 2012 Allen Eugene Wilbanks, 76, of Jefferson, died Thursday, May 10, 2012.

Born in Jefferson, he was a son of the late B.H. and Dessie Turk Wilbanks.

Mr. Wilbanks was retired from construction and was a member of the Brockton Road Baptist Church. His sister-in-law, Iris Carter, also preceded him in death.

Survivors include his sisters, “Dottie” Addie Dills and Joyce Fowler, both of Jefferson, and Sue Dalton of Bowman; brothers, Benny Wilbanks, Wayne Wilbanks and Jarrell Wilbanks, all of Jefferson, and Jimmy Wilbanks of Monroe.

Graveside services were held Friday, May 11, 2012, in Jackson Memorial Park with the Rev. Jesse Mealor officiating.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, May 17, 2012

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I’d play that one song again just for Mama I’m not sure how we acquired our first piano; it just showed up one day. My mother had visions of me being an accomplished pianist. That just didn’t happen.

I think in all of my piano studies, I never got far beyond the beginner book.

But Mama thought it was beautiful.

Turns out, I was destined to play by ear.

The first song I learned by ear was a ragtime tune called “Down at Papa Joe’s.” A neighbor taught it to me.

I didn’t know the name of it until recently. It’s a song about a place in New Orleans that serves fried chicken with turnip greens and has a piano player named Papa Joe. For a long time, it was my one song piano repertoire.

One day, we were at the home of a classmate, a girl.

Mama suggested I go over and play my one-song concert. At first I resisted, but finally gave in.

It is one of the moments I would like to erase from the story of my life.

When I finished, the girl went over and played the piano. She played beautifully and gracefully and, with every note, I sunk lower in the sofa cushion.

Mama had a knack for creating embarrassing moments, like mispronouncing the names of pop music figures in front of your friends.

But when she set her mind to something, you had best get out of her way.

When I was 3, a doctor said that I urgently needed my tonsils removed. Somehow, I was not given a full dose of anesthesia, and flinched when the surgical implement was in my mouth. My palate was damaged and the doctor said I would be left with a speech impediment.

“It may be difficult to understand him,” one doctor said.

Mama was going to have

Harris Blackwood none of that.

She took me to the Atlanta Speech School, where I began working with a therapist. When I reached school age, I had a weekly visit with a school system speech pathologist.

If they thought I needed to say words with a certain consonant sound, we did it for hours. Something worked.

This is the 16th Mother’s Day that I have been without her. Somehow, her determination gave out when it came to a battle with cancer.

She saw her boy, who doctors said would have problem speaking, grow up and make a living on television and radio. Oh, how I wish she could see what I’m up to now.

Both of my folks are gone and it makes me madder than heck when I hear people gripe about going to see their parents. They won’t be here forever and it sure is tough when they’re gone.

I can close my eyes and think of the way her hands looked or the wrinkles that rolled upward when she smiled. I occasionally reach for the phone when bad weather is heading toward her former home. I still remember her phone number like it was yesterday.

I might not have cared for those command piano performances, but I’d play “Down at Papa Joe’s” all day, if I had the chance.

I hope you see your mama today. I’ll see mine in my dreams.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

government contacts U.S. Rep Rob Woodall, 1725 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, 202-2254272, 770-232-3005; woodall.house.gov.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss, 416 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-2243521, 770-763-9090; chambliss.senate.gov Sen. Johnny Isakson, 120 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-2243643, 770-661-0999; isakson.senate.gov Sen. Butch Miller, District 49, 2420 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, 30504, 678-989-5301; butch.miller@senate. ga.gov Rep. Emory Dunahoo Jr., District 25, 4720

Walnut Lane, Gainesville, 30507, 770-534-0314; emory.dunahoo@house. ga.gov Rep. Tommy Benton, District 31, 177 Martin St., Jefferson, 30549, 706-367-5891; tommy. benton@house.ga.gov Sen. Frank Ginn, District 47, P.O. Box 1136, Danielsville, 30633, 706680-4466; frank.ginn@ senate.ga.gov Rep. Mike Dudgeon, 10075 Normandy Lane, Suwanee, 30024, 770490-7983; mike.dudgeon@house.ga.gov Rep. Terry England, District 108, 1060 Old Hog Mountain Road, Auburn, 30011, 770-867-1601; englandhomeport2@ windstream.net

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Let’s keep the snail mail a-comin’ We all need to be worried about the health of the postal service and, as good neighbors, we all need to pitch in and do what we can to keep the mail comin’.

In full disclosure, my sister is a postmaster. She does not know about this column so she has neither encouraged nor influenced it. Secondly, I have keynoted at national postmasters conventions across the country from Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale to Las Vegas to Anchorage. As far as I see it, this only makes me more an expert on what I’m about to say. Trust me.

There’s a story in it.

Most Americans are guilty of thinking that the postal service is supplemented by taxpayers’ dollars. It is not. It functions financially independently of the government, relying on its own stream of revenue to survive.

If losses aren’t cut then post offices will be closed, jobs will be lost, delivery days will be trimmed and — gasp — we will all suffer.

You may not think losing Saturday delivery is a big deal but wait until that backlog causes your credit card payment to be late and you get a big whopping

Ronda Rich late fee laid on you.

Don’t worry, though. I have a solution. You’re too good of a friend for me to bring you a problem without providing an answer.

We can help the post office, help humanity and, in the bargain, help ourselves all in one fell swoop. We need to mail more letters such as handwritten, thoughtful notes that cheer a person’s day or remind them how much they mean to us.

In a fireproof box are several beautifully handwritten letters from Mama, sent to me when I lived 800 miles away and was homesick for her homemade potato soup and some of her petting. In those letters which I reread from time-to-time, her stories are meaningful, her advice is prudent and the imagery she conjured up is nothing short of powerful.

“Hearing your voice on the phone on Sunday

night,” she wrote, “was as welcomed as rain drops would be in this terrible drought.”

Now, trust me on this: Not one of your children or grandchildren is going to print out a typewritten email and lovingly save it for years. Or put it in a fireproof box. When they move on to another computer or laptop, your emails will most likely be lost.

That means that you need to sit down now — don’t delay — and write a letter of love and admiration for each of your children and grandchildren.

Make it a weekly task to write at least one family member and share your wisdom or recall a piece of your childhood that will inform them of their heritage.

Here’s a novel idea: Thank-you notes. I still receive them — though not as many as I should — and I know how much a wellworded thank you means.

If someone can’t be bothered to say a proper “thank you” then it’s this simple: Don’t take a gift if you can’t give thanks.

Send a card to encourage someone. One Sunday at dinner, my brother-in-law,

Rodney, disappeared then returned with a handwritten card which he passed around the table. Friends had clipped out a paragraph from my column where I had written admiringly of Rodney, pasted it into a card and written, “We agree!”

Rodney’s eyes watered.

“It meant the world to me when I opened the envelope. It made my day for them to send that.” Of course, I didn’t refrain from saying, “Well, what about me? I’m the one who wrote the column in the first place.”

If you’re looking for an edge in courtship, try a love letter. It’s cheaper than a dozen roses and lasts a lot longer.

The point here is this: We can bring love, family history, gratitude and cheer to others and, at the same time, save the postal service.

Let’s get busy writing.

Ronda Rich is the Gainesville-based author of several books, including the forthcoming “There’s A Better Day A-Comin’.”

Sign up for her newsletter at www.rondarich.com. Her column appears weekly.

‘Real’ news: Alpo sandwiches and dogfights The call was from an old friend.

He doesn’t live here anymore and calls periodically to get the skinny on his hometown – the scoop not printed in his hometown newspaper.

“So, what’s been going on in the ‘Ville?”

“Well, we’ve had a lot of excitement around here lately,” I said while kicked back in my chair at the office. “This morning, those two beagles got into a fight again behind my office. We about had to call the cops this time. Had to shoo them away with a broom. Then, ol’ Jasper escaped from the nursing home and came by and sang us a medley of tunes.”

“What did he sing?”

“Hmm,” I responded to his excited query. “I think he started off with “Clementine,” then went into something resembling “The Star Spangled Banner,” then closed with a

Len Robbins rousing chorus of “Good Night, Lady.”

There was a pause on the line.

“What else? What else is going on?”

“Well, Johnny’s got a new mustache. Looks like Burt Reynolds now, except that he doesn’t have a toupee or wear a shiny jacket.

“Oh yeah. I went down to the post office this morning,” I continued. “Saw Robby down there. He’s got a new nickname.”

“I thought his nickname was Stinkbug,” my ill-informed friend said.

“It is, but now they are calling him Rover.”

“Why?”

“Well, Buzzy and Robby went fishing a couple of weeks ago and Buzzy brought some sandwiches – two of which were actually Sloppy Joes and two of which were made with Alpo dog food disguised as Sloppy Joe meat. After a while, Stinkbug – I mean, Robby – asked for one of Buzzy’s sandwiches and Buzzy said ‘OK’ and gave Robby the Alpo sandwich and took the actual Sloppy Joe and started eating it.

“Robby started eating the Alpo sandwich and didn’t say anything.

Later, there was only one sandwich left – one of the Alpos – and Robby asked if he could have it. Buzzy said that the next one who caught a fish got the sandwich. Luckily for Buzzy, Robby caught the next fish.

So Robby gobbled down another Alpo sandwich.

“Buzzy never said a word, never snickered until the next day at work. He

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told everybody, and people started calling Robby ‘Rover’ and barking every time we walked by.”

My friend was cackling.

“You mean Stinkbug never even noticed?”

“No,” I replied. “Never ever noticed he was eating dog food. And asked for seconds.”

Just to be cordial, I asked what was going on in the big city with my friend.

“Nothing,” he said. “Just got back from Chicago yesterday. Have to go to Dallas tomorrow.”

Another pause. “So, anyone have a new truck?”

You can take the boy out of the small town, but you can’t take the small town out of the boy. Or grown man.

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

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Employee of the Year and other Funding for workers honored by health system more LifePath Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) named Sheila Rosencrantz, RN, as 2012 Employee of the Year and recognized other employees for their tenure of service during the organization’s annual employee appreciation luncheon, which was held recently at First Baptist Church in Gainesville.

“Sheila’s attitude has been described at inspirational, always positive and friendly,” said Carol Burrell, President and CEO of NGHS. “Not only does she deliver excellent service to her patients in PreSurgical Testing as charge nurse, but also to physician offices, other departments in need and visitors in our hospital.”

Sheila has worked for Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) for 28 years.

She is known through the organization for her dedication to patient safety initiatives and creating innovative ways to educate staff. Sheila’s recent efforts with operational improvement projects have helped lead to more efficient payment collections, decreased patient wait times and increased teamwork between departments. When she’s not working, she enjoys being outdoors and learning self-defense techniques.

The Health System held three celebration events recognizing 701 employees for their tenures: 355 for five years of service; 193 employees for 10 years of service; 59 employees for 15 years of service; 34 employees for 20 years of service; 31 employees for 25 years of service; 20 employees for 30 years of service; 5 employees for 35 years of service; three employees for 40 years of service (Otis Blake, Martha Freeland, Wanda Trigg); and one employee for 45 years of service (Liz Lyle).

areas could be T-SPLOST Independence Bank President Terry Evans added to CID board

Carol Burrell, President and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System, presents Sheila Rosencrantz, RN, with the organization’s 2012 Employee of the Year award.

Braselton seeks Main Street director

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com With the Town Green and Braselton Brothers Store Revitalization projects under way, the Braselton Downtown Development Authority has eyed the need for an additional staff member.

To be hired is a Downtown Economic Development Director/Main Street Program Executive Director.

“The director coordinates activities within the Braselton downtown or commercial district revitalization program that utilizes historic preservation as an integral foundation for downtown economic development,” the job posting describes.

As Braselton officials aim towards receiving a Main Street Designation, one of the requirements is having a staff person of more than 30 hours per week devoted to the Main Street Program.

The new town employee is slated to begin part-time with 20 or more hours a week as the first title. Once the town receives the designation, there will be a transition into the fulltime workload with the new title.

The position is without benefits and will range from $17-27 per hour depending upon qualifications.

The on-site staff person will be responsible for the development and execution of the Main Street Program as well as for coordinating program activities and volunteers.

The Downtown Director will represent the community on a local and large scale. With a major duties list exceeding a page length, the new director is sure to be both busy and

beneficial to the town’s future.

The DDA and Braselton Human Resources office say they are hopeful they will find a candidate with education and experience in commercial district management, economics, finance, public relations, historic preservation and more.

“The director must be entrepreneurial, energetic, imaginative, well organized and capable of functioning effectively in an independent environment.”

Should the budget for the new fiscal year be approved and funds are available, the town aims to hire by Oct. 1. A cover letter, resume, application and three professional references will be accepted by email, hand delivery or mail to the Braselton Human Resources office once the job is posted online at Braselton.net.

The director coordinates activities within the Braselton downtown or commercial district revitalization program that utilizes historic preservation as an integral foundation for downtown economic development.

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com

The Braselton Community Improvement District (CID) Board of Directors met recently to discuss the status of the LifePath design and construction.

With approval from District One of the Georgia Department of Transportation, the project is slated to begin as soon as final approval is given by Braselton Town officials.

As comments trickle down to the project heads about signal permits and concerns in increasing road intersection work, the two groups are looking forward to coming to an understanding on all aspects of the project in the near future.

Following this final approval, bids for the project will begin in the same order that others do, advertisement, collecting of bids and a bid award.

Only one property easement is left to be obtained for the entire stretch of the LifePath on Thompson Mill Road.

Guy Herring of McFarland-Dyer and Associates said work is continuing. At the current time, the land owner is unable to meet with them. They are in the hopes that they will gain this easement but, should it take longer than expected, the CID is ready to move forward with constructing separate sections of the LifePath.

As the town seeks funding for the project, an opportunity to be a part of the Transportation Investment Act which will be voted on by residents on July 31 is a hopeful avenue.

Gwinnett citizens will have the opportunity to vote on a referendum that will allow a 1 percent sales tax that will provide $8.5 million toward transportation updates, sidewalks, repaving, etc. Each city will receive 15 percent, which will amount to about $26,000 for Braselton. The CID is aiming to allot this money toward two portions of the LifePath that are in Gwinnett County, one stretching from The Gates of Braselton to the county line on Thompson Mill Road and the other between the Hall County line and the Barrow County line on Hwy 211.

If the T-SPLOST is approved, this money would come available after Jan. 1, 2013 and is one option of many for funding this project. Because the CID cannot spend money outside of the town limits, this would provide a good way for the group to afford those portions.

As the quest to connect The Village at Deaton Creek to downtown Braselton moves forward, the CID voted in Terry Evans, President of Independence Bank, to fill the vacancy in Member Post 5.

At the meeting, Evans completed the oath and took his new title.

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high school soccer — girls class aa state playoffs

Jackson County’s historic run comes to end at Buford

By MATT MAUNEY mmauney@clickthepaper.com BUFORD — Jackson County saw its season come to an end in the Elite Eight Saturday with a 9-1 loss to Buford. The Lady Panthers advanced to the quarterfinals of the Class AA girls soccer tournament after qualifying for the state playoffs for the first time in program history.

“We’ve got a great group of young ladies and have great senior leadership that will be tough to replace, but our girls know that we’ve started a strong program here and

that we’re a part of something special and all we can do is try to keep moving forward next year and be a dominate program,” said head coach Joe Ridgway.

The Lady Panthers will lose senior starters Rachel Pasko and Kelsey Turner but will return the bulk of this year’s historic squad, including goalkeeper Victoria Fontana and rising junior forward Katie Phillips, who led the team in goals this season, including scoring five in one game.

As the No. 4 seed from Region 8AA, Jackson County won its first ever

state playoff game over Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe 2-1 May 4. The Lady Panthers then traveled down to south Georgia to face Pierce County, which they dominated 5-0.

In the quarterfinals against Buford, the Lady Wolves jumped out to a 5-0 lead going into halftime and scored four more goals in the second half after having 11 shots on goal.

Senior Lindsay White had three three goals and one assist for the Lady Wolves.

“They were just a better team,” Ridgway said. “They’ve got a great program and I think we’re headed in the right direction

and will get there pretty soon,” he added.

Phillips picked up the only goal of the game for Jackson County with just over 10 minutes to play in the game when the sophomore broke through the Buford defense and beat the keeper to finish the ball in the right corner of the net. That goal was the first time Buford had given up a score in the state playoffs, as the Lady Wolves enter the Final Four outscoring opponents 26-1 this postseason.

“We’re going to work hard and try to make next year even better,” Ridgway said.

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Mill Creek finishes 3rd at Georgia Olympics

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Rising senior quarterback Kyle Daniel (1) hands the ball off to running back Dustin Scott on a read option in a team scrimmage Monday night at Panther Stadium in Jefferson. For more photos from Monday’s spring game, visit ClickThePaper.com.

Jackson County shows glimpse of new system in spring game

By MATT MAUNEY mmauney@clickthepaper.com Fans of Jackson County football had the opportunity to get a glimpse of what the future might be for the program Monday when the team competed in a spring scrimmage at Panther Stadium.

The scrimmage marked the first time the team got to showcase the new system under the new coaching staff, led by head coach Benji Harrison (right).

After just two weeks of spring practice, there were plenty of mistakes and sloppy plays made, but the scrimmage allowed coaches to evaluate talent and determine where things will go moving into summer

workouts.

“They’re learning,” Harrison said.

“We threw a lot at these guys in a short period of time and for the most part, I think they responded.”

Harrison stands by the mantras of uptempo offense and playing physical.

“We want to play with great tempo, and we’re still learning how to do that and at times we’re physical, but we’ve got to be physical at every snap,” he said.

The Panthers will now turn their focus to the summer, with three workouts a week in June and four in July. Harrison said workouts will consist heavily of weight training, along with speed, 7-on7’s and package installs.

JEFFERSON — Mill Creek came into the boys state track meet with enough entries to make a run at the 5-A state title.

The Hawks fell short of that goal, but a third place finish is an accomplishment in itself.

Mill Creek finished with 33 total team points, placing them in a tie with Wheeler for third place at the Georgia Olympics Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Jefferson. Coffee High School finished just ahead with 34 points to take second, while Brookwood kept the state championship in Gwinnett County with 40 points.

“We knew that it would be a long shot, but I couldn’t ask for more with the way the guys performed today,” said MCHS head coach Rik Moore. Moore said that nearly every performance from Saturday were new personal records or close to it.

Three Mill Creek individuals and two relay teams qualified for session III Saturday. The 4x100 relay team finished fifth, running a 42.14. The 4x400 team finished up the meet with a fourth place finish, setting a new school record with a 3:19.27.

Tyler Woodrome ran an impressive 1:53.96 in the 800, finishing fifth. Zac Davis placed seventh in the 400-meter dash, running a 48.82.

“We’ve got a large group returning next year and some that are coming off their first state appearance,” Moore said. “We’re getting where we want to be and have to just keep working at it and before long we can be that team that everyone is trying to rise up to.”

A strong showing in the field events Thursday was essential to put Mill Creek in good position to make a run at a 5-A

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high school track & Field — class aa pole vault

Hamrick falls short of repeat

By MATT MAUNEY mmauney@clickthepaper.com

Foster Peters The Paper

Mason Hamrick placed third in the Class AA pole vault. He cleared 13-feet-6 but it took three attempts to clear 13 feet, costing him second place.

JEFFERSON — It was a lofty goal, but Mason Hamrick still has plenty of time to leave a legacy as one of the best pole vaulters to ever come through Jefferson High.

Hamrick placed third in the Class AA pole vault Thursday at the state track meet, otherwise known as the Georgia Olympics, held at Jefferson’s Memorial Stadium. That didn’t accomplish his goal of repeating as

the state champion, but even more emotionally tolling was the fact that sophomore will miss out on one of his long-time goals.

“I’ve worked through my entire career to be that four-time state champion everybody has been talking about, and I knew that if I could get it done this year that it would be a breeze, but I just couldn’t do it,” an emotional Hamrick said after his final attempt at 14-feet.

The top three finishers Thursday were all from Jefferson’s Region 8AA. Hart County’s Jared Scotland won

the event with a vault of 14-feet, while North Oconee’s Isaac Toney cleared 13-6 like Hamrick, but took second after clearing the previous jump (13feet) on fewer attempts. After taking the title, Scotland went on to set a personal best of 14-7.

Hamrick cleared 12-feet and 12-6 on his first attempt before struggling with 13-feet. It took three attempts to clear 13, eventually costing him second place. He then cleared 13-6 on his first attempt before failing to clear the bar

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High school soccer

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Mill Creek’s playoff run comes to an end

Early goal difference in Lady Hawks loss Mill Creek girls ousted by No. 1 Milton

The best season to date for the Mill Creek boys’ soccer team came to an end last Friday with a 3-1 loss to Centennial in the quarterfinals of the Class AAAAA state playoffs. Centennial was led by Connor Davis, who scored all three goals for the Knights. Mill Creek found itself down 2-1 at the end of the first half and within striking distance, but Davis’ hat-trick goal with less than 20 minutes to play was too much to overcome for the Hawks (15-5). Tajay Hoppines scored Mill Creek’s only goal on a corner kick in the first half.

The Mill Creek girls’ soccer team was the subject of a controversy last week that went the Lady Hawks way.

Unfortunately, the quarterfinal match with Harrison — which was moved to earlier in the day Saturday to accommodate Mill Creek’s prom at the Gwinnett Center that night — did not. Harrison got an early goal less than two minutes in from Jessica Sperry, as the host Hoyas advanced to the state Final Four with a 1-0 win. Mill Creek, which entered the game ranked No. 7 in the state, ends the season 14-5-1 overall.

The Mill Creek girls’ lacrosse season came to an end last Friday against top-ranked Milton. The Lady Eagles ran away with a 21-3 victory at home in the second round of the Class AAAAA state playoffs. Mill Creek’s goals came from Alexis Ordini, Emily Halberg and Nicole Gump. The Lady Hawks close out the season 17-3 overall in just their second year competing as a varsity program. Mill Creek advanced to the state playoffs for the second straight year and picked up its first ever playoff win in a 13-5 win over Hillgrove.

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Sports

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Hoschton resident Ranus signs with ABAC

Matt Mauney The Paper

Three seniors from the Jackson County Comprehensive High School baseball team signed with colleges last week during a signing ceremony held at the school. Catcher Trey Sorrells (left) will attend Andrew College, outfielder and pitcher Jalen Banks (middle) will attend Maryville College (Tenn.) while pitcher Kolin Zimmer (right) will play for Oglethorpe University. The trio were part of this year’s 16-10 team, the most successful season in program history. Visit ClickThePaper.com for more on these signings.

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Trevor Joyce rebounds for second in discus state track title, and while that wasn’t the case Thursday at the Georgia Olympics, there was plenty of highlights for the Hawks.

Senior thrower Trevor Joyce led the way finishing fifth and second in the shot put and discus, respectively. Joyce started the day with a fifth-place showing in the shot put, which was disappointing for the senior, who came into the state meet ranking second in the event in Class AAAAA. Joyce threw back-to-back throws of 51-01 to qualify for the final eight.

He then threw 48-11, 50-08 and faulted on his final attempt to settle for fifth.

Joyce rebounded in a big way, taking runner-up honors in the discus after competing in the event for the first time at the state meet.

He took second while setting a personal record on his final throw of 161-2. That throw was well ahead of Dacula’s duo of Alex Armah Jr. (14910) and Durum Alarms (149-08). Tift County’s Shaquille Bryant took first with an impressive throw of 164-10.

“He had a good day at shot, but a good day today was fifth place,” explained Mill Creek throwing coach Josh Lovelady about the highly competitive field Joyce faced. “A 511 is a very competitive throw, but to come back in discus and throw nine

past his (personal record), especially on his last throw that he’ll ever wear a Mill Creek uniform in special.”

Joyce admitted that his finish in shot was dissapointing, but was happy to perform so well in discus.

“I always seem to struggle with whatever my first event is, but I always do a good job coming back doing well in the second event, whether it’s shot or disc,” Joyce explained.

Joyce said that he knew when the throw left his hand that he set a new personal record.

“It just felt right leaving my hand and I knew it was a good one. I’ve thrown long ones like that in practice, but it feels good to be able to do it in a meet,” he said.

The other Mill Creek athlete scoring on the day was pole vaulter Christian Wilson, who gave the Hawks 3 valuable points with his sixth-place finish with a vault of 13-feet even. Long jumper Jacorey Lewis, a Mill Creek football standout who was competing in his first state meet during his first year of track, failed to qualify for the finals.

JCCHS’s Reynolds takes seventh in hurdle events Johan Reynolds, the only member

Carson Newman places fifth in discus Jefferson High senior Carson Newman finished fifth in the Class AA discus throw with a throw of 14404, just behind Gordon Central’s DJ Prather, who threw 144-10.

Sonoraville’s Josh Bowling took third (148-10), while Albany High’s Roscoe Byrd placed second with a throw of 152-06. Pierce County’s Quayvon Hicks won the state title with a throw of 155-03.

Newman was one of two athletes to qualify for Jefferson, with sophomore pole vaulter Mason Hamrick also scoring with his thirdplace finish.

Mill Creek soars into Elite Eight bunt. That set up catcher Tyler Boldt, who belted a double down the right field line to tie things up 3-3.

Starting pitcher Cody Pugh then hit a grounder that was mishandled by the second baseman, who recovered before throwing the ball high over the the head of the first baseman, scoring the go-ahead run and allowing Pugh to reach second safely.

The Hawks added an insurance run two batters later when Brandon Harmon picked up an RBI on a twoout squeeze that he beat out for a single.

Pugh gave up three runs on five hits early on, but settled down to allow zero runs in the final four innings, giving up just one hit while striking out three. Pugh had four total strikeouts in the complete game win.

Mill Creek wasted no time building a lead in Game 2, putting up seven runs in the first. The Hawks had just three hits in the inning, but capitalized on two walks, two hit-by-pitches

Trio of MCHS basketball standouts sign

of Jackson County to qualify for the Georgia Olympics, brought home two seventh place finishes Saturday in Jefferson.

Reynolds placed seventh in the 110(15.73) and 300-meter (40.73) hurdles.

It was the first state track meet for the senior.

“For my first time ever competing at state, I’m happy with the result,” Reynolds said. “I just enjoy track and enjoy competing and it really doesn’t matter what position I get, I just like running and competing.”

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HOSCHTON — Mill Creek battled back in Game 1 and jumped out to a 7-0 lead in Game 2 to never look back and sweep the series with East Coweta Wednesday night in the second round of the 5-A state playoffs.

The Hawks (25-8, press time) hosted Camden County Tuesday for a double header in the Elite Eight, with the “if-game” set for Wednesday. These games occurred after press time. For recaps and coverage, visit ClickThePaper.com.

“It always feels good to sweep the series, so we’ll take that every time,” said head coach Doug Jones, whose team is coming off a three game scare against Shiloh last weekend.

Mill Creek fell behind 3-1 in Game 1 of the series with the Indians, but put up four runs in the fourth on just three hits and held on for the 5-3 victory.

Tim Hernandez walked to leadoff the fourth, before Tad Newman singled and Dillon Kokinos moved both runners over on a sacrifice

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Annie Ranus of Hoschton signed a softball scholarship with Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College May 9 at Hebron Christian Academy. Seated: Annie Ranus, standing left to right: ABAC head coach Chuck Scarborough, HCA coach LeAnn Mitchell and HCA coach Bob Cole.

and one error by East Coweta. Logan Mosley, Newman, Kokinos and Ben Crowder all tallied RBIs in the inning.

That was all starting pitcher Shane Seckinger needed – and then some.

The junior right-hander notched 10 strikeouts and gave up just one run on three hits in the 10-1 complete game win. Seckinger’s only rough inning came in the second when Bryce Gemmel singled and was driven in off a double from Blake Lorow.

“Shane did what he’s been doing all year,” Jones said. “We got that lead and he was lights out.”

Mill Creek added two runs in the third off a 2-RBI double from Bryan Hudson and one more in the sixth when pinch hitter Jesse Thomas got an RBI double to extend the lead to nine.

“We had some good clutch hitting tonight and did some good things on the base paths. We just have to turn our focus to whoever we play next and keep working at it,” Jones said.

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Three Mill Creek boys basketball standouts recently committed to play in college. Paul Evans (pictured sitting left), a three-year starter, signed with the University of Virginia-Wise. Teammate Daniel Loudermilk (right), also a three-year starter, signed with Emmanuel College while Jalen Bracey (not pictured) has committed to Brevard College (N.C.).

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Refocused on record on three attempts at 14.

Hamrick won the state title as a freshman and set the goal of winning four state titles, a feat never accomplished by the long line of successful Jefferson High pole vaulters.

Hamrick’s odds to add state titles to his resume looks favorable, as the Dragons will remain in Class AA next year, while the schools that annually produce the most competition – including Scotland and Toney, a senior – will be moving up classifications.

Hamrick battled through a foot injury and surgery this season, but said that it “just wasn’t his day” Thursday.

“If I had to lose to two guys, it would be those two guys,” he said of Scotland and Toney. “I have a lot of respect for them and I’m happy for them.”

According to Jefferson vaulting coach Gary Porter, Hamrick has plenty of time to perfect his craft and add accomplishments to his still young career.

“He’s young and he’ll come back and with all the schools moving on next year a lot is going to change, so he’ll just have to get over it

and come back ready next year,” said Porter.

Porter’s son, Tyler, a University of Tennessee vaulter, holds the JHS and state record at 16-7.

Hamrick’s personal best is 14-feet, but the sophomore said that he would like to try and get as close to that record before he graduates as possible.

“Now that I can’t get four, I’m just going to shoot for that record and hopefully get it and just kind of brush this one off,” Hamrick said.

“I’m going to be out here next week working hard and getting at it and will do some camps over the summer to try and get better.”

Jefferson’s James Howard, also a sophomore, capped off a great season with a fourthplace finish clearing 13-feet on his first attempt to beat out Buford’s David Curry, who also cleared 13, but did so on more attempts.

“He increased his vault by a foot this year, so we’re excited about that,” Porter said. “They have to understand that they both have two more years, so they’ve got time.”

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FEATURES PAGE 3B | Thursday, May 17, 2012

Brownie troop rallying to save Hosch Store

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com

“This Place Matters’ according to the gils in Brownie Troop 11919. The Brownies. led by Joy Turner, have written letters of appeal to representatives of Hog Mountain Properties, seeking for a stay of execution for the Hosch Brothers Store, which also was a post office and a nurses’ dormitory in Hoschton’s early history. The Brownies had studied a lesson about important and historic sites in their community and soon learned that the structure located on Peachtree Road was scheduled for demolition in June.

Upon reading the news that the Hoschton Brothers Store is to be demolished on June 1, local Girl Scout leader Joy Turner decided to take action.

Inspired by a lesson she gave about a fictional Brownie troop who wrote letters to save a tree in their neighborhood, nine second graders she leads joined together to do what they could to stop this demolition.

Recently on a mission to earn the “Celebrate Community” badge, Turner chose a part of earning the badge to study the historic nature of buildings in the community.

“We took a day to learn about the founders of Braselton and Hoschton and pointed out the importance of preserving such places,” she explained.

Turner said she knew that her troop needed to do something to preserve what they had just learned. One of her scouts asked, “Why would they do that? How can we see it if it is torn down?” This is a hard question that Hog Mountain Properties has yet to answer.

The troop contacted the National Register of Historic Places and was answered back immediately, advising them to write letters to the property owners and involved parties.

(See contents of the letters.) Turner also placed a flag on the “This Place Matters” website for the store.

“I hoped that the trustees would find compassion to perhaps find a better solution than simply destroying something with such local significance if they heard it from children,” she said.

The nine girls of the troop signed a letter to the property owner and to State Rep. Tommy Benton, who represents District 31. They attached a photograph of the girls at the store with signs stating, “This Place Matters.”

More troops from the Girl Scout Council have joined the effort in sending letters as well.

Joy Turner and her troop haven’t gotten any response from representatives of Hog Mountain Properties or Rep. Benton.

The store is still scheduled to be demolished on June 1.

The letter Brownies sent as a plea for the structure:

We are local Brownie 2nd grade Girl Scout Troop whom heard about the Hosch Store in Hoschton GA that is slated for demolition in June 2012. This culturally and historically significant piece of Hoschton history listed on the National Register of Historic Places would be heartbreaking to lose, considering it predates the majority of the current town’s structures.

So many of us are sad at the prospect of this demolition and wish there was time to find a way to save Hosch’s Store/ nurses dormitory for preservation.

Even though we are young girls we felt compelled to write because of what we study in Girl Scouts and our community’s history we just learned about. We hope the trust will reconsider the demolition until a better solution is found.

$55,000-plus is raised at Braselton-Hoschton Relay On the unseasonably warm days of May given by Mike Day of Celebration Church.

4-5, Hoschton Park was buzzing with enThere were a few more speakers who exthusiastic cancer survivors, friends, family pressed their appreciation and gave warm and supporters of Relay for Life. Victoria welcomes including Hoschton Mayor Erma Patrick, Community Manager for the South Denney as well as Braselton Town ManAtlantic Division of the American Cancer ager/Clerk Jennifer Dees, who served as Society, was absolutely thrilled because this year’s Relay for Life’s co-chairs. there was a much bigger crowd than last One of the most exciting moments of the year’s event. There were 315 participants night was the survivor lap around Hoschton who even stayed late into the night, thanks Park. There were 70 cancer survivors with to the warm weather and fun their families who walked proud. activities.

They introduced themselves and There was delicious barbecue shared how many years they have served for cancer survivors been survivors, with some sharfrom Jack’s Old South BBQ as ing what type of cancer they have well as ice cream and other battled or are currently fighing. desserts for those with a sweet This was an excellent opportunity tooth. The team of volunteers to show support for these incredibly eagerly served everyone and strong people who have overcome a were happy to support such a horrible disease that takes so many great cause and a successful lives. event.

The caregiver and team laps folFarah After the fun entertainment, lowed the survivor lap which gave Bohannon which consisted of the “Begeveryone the opportunity to share Columnist ging Baby Buggy” parade, the slogans, enthusiasm, spirit, support colors of the United States were and love for those with cancer and presented by the Jackson County Comprethe survivors. There was entertainment by hensive ROTC, the national anthem was the amazing Lisa Martin, Northeast Church, beautifully sung and the invocation was Jordan Rager, Steel Dreamin’ and Kim

Armstrong.

The Rotary Club of Braselton sponsored the luminaria ceremony, which symbolized those who lost the battle with cancer. It was a great way for everyone to remember loved ones who are no longer on this earth and that we get closer every year to completely eradicating this horrible disease with wonderful and successful events like Relay for Life.

Bob Kindelberger and his team, Spring For Life, were top fundraisers for Relay For Life.

The mood lightened as the fun fundraising began. There was a “best dressed” contest as well as raffle drawings and delicious food. There were also plenty of games for children to play while everyone enjoyed the warm night, fellowship, friends and continuous support. There was also a midnight breakfast to hold everyone over until the closing ceremonies in the morning.

Groups were honored as well. Congratulations!

Farah Bohannon is a freelance writer living in Winder. She loves to utilize her writing and marketing skills with inspiring stories. Reach her at farah.bohannon@

RELAY RECOGNITIONS Best Banner – Georgia Kids Academy Best T-shirt – West Jackson Middle School Best Campsite - Northeast Church Best Theme – Gum Springs Elementary Cancer your Fired!!

Best Walking ID – I-85 Board of Realtors Best Costume – Spring For Life Silver Spoon Award – I-85 Board – Midnight Breakfast Spirit of Relay – Gum Springs Elementary Overall Team – Hometown Community Bank - $7,445 and Top Dollar Business – Hometown Community Bank Top Dollar Online Team, Top Dollar Online Individual, Top Dollar Overall Individual & Rookie Team (new Team) – Spring For Life - Bob Kindelberger Top Dollar Small Church – Center UMC- $6,435 Top Dollar Large Church – Northeast Church - $2,405 LeAnne Akin The Paper

Faithful Fighters raised more than $4,000 to be the Top Dollar Family Friend Team at the 2012 Relay for Life of Braselton-Hoschton, held May 4-5 at Hoschton Park.

Top Dollar School – West Jackson Primary School- $2,757 Top Dollar Family Friend Team - FaithfulFighters – $4,565

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Events

The Paper | Thursday, May 17, 2012

Danny Kofke inspires Braselton Women’s Club about survival

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com

The Chattahoochee Chain Gang will be one of several performing artists featured at this year’s Hoschton Heritage Arts Festival at Towne Center.

Arts Festival to feature performing artists, more A new young bluegrass group from Habersham County will perform two 1-hour sessions at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Hoschton Heritage Arts Festival on June 2.

The Chattahoochee Chain Gang will be one of several performing artists featured at this year’s festival at Towne Center.

The Chattahoochee Chain Gang began in 2011 in Cleveland, GA. They integrate traditional blue grass instruments including a banjo, harmonica, base fiddle and washboard to create a Blues, Americana, Folk and Country sound.

Their website www.ccgband.com offers the viewer an opportunity to hear the band perform such tunes as “Old Number 7”, “Down Home Girl”, “Wagon Wheel” and “Sweet Potato Blues.”

“We are so excited about this young group because their website is great and their sound

is delightful. They should be appearing on America’s Got Talent, but we got them first,” states Robbie Bettis – an organizer.

The Arts Festival is sponsored by the Ho schton Heritage Arts Council. Booths for artist and artisans are available. “Only a small number of inside booths are still available,” according to one of the organizers, Astra Graham. “We have all of our select food vendors including a BBQ wagon, Sandwich X Press, Boiled Peanuts, Crepes and Shaved Ice.” Interested artists or artisans should download an application form from the website www.hoschtonheritageartscouncil.com and send it as well as the registration fee to HHAC, PO Box 577, Hoschton, GA 30548.

If you are not sure if the items you produce will fit the criteria of the arts festival event, phone Robbie Bettis at 770-540-1099.

Cruise-along is planned for Gala at Opry House The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council will host a Gala aboard the maiden voyage of the HHAC Cruiseline at the Towne Center Opry House at 6:30 p.m. on June 1.

The gala is a fund-raising event for the Arts Festival on June 2 at the same location.

Boarding tickets are $25 which includes food and a drink ticket. Phone 770-540-1099 or visit www.hoschtonheritageartscouncil. com to purchase tickets.

Michael Lorasa, a local saxophonist, is the headline performer. A duty free (silent) and live auction of art, jewelry and more will be held during the cruise.

Council members are seeking items from local artists and businesses. As a non-profit organization, the Hoschton Heritage Arts Coun-

cil is privately funded through the generosity of members, individuals, corporations and foundations and the HHAC actively conducts fund-raising events. No support is warranted from the city, county or state.

Artist and artisans are being sought for the arts festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 2 with indoor and outdoor booths. Only handmade items and art will be accepted for this event. See the phone number and website above for an application form.

All food vendor slots have been filled.

Entertainers include bluegrass and country band The Chattahoochee Chain Gang and Mal McEwen, an award-winning chainsaw artist.

See the website for a schedule of events.

Registration opening for BULLI summer courses The Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute (BULLI) is expanding into Braselton with summer short courses and sixweek summer courses.

BULLI members pay just $35 for the summer short courses which will include “Wind Without Pretense” taught by Randall Murray.

Summer term courses will include Street Smart - What you need to know as you retire; Introduction to Yoga; and Appalachian Culture – It’s Not an Oxymoron. Short courses will also be offered including Planning for an Estate Liquidation taught by Robbie Bettis, owner of Braselton Antique Mall and Auction Ventures.

Braselton campus registration will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, at the Braselton Community Room, below the Police Department and Judicial Building. Official registration continues through Wednesday, May 23.

Those who are unable to attend the Braselton campus registration can contact Braselton Town Manager Jennifer Dees at 706-6543033 or the BULLI office at 770-538-4705.

Below is a sampling of the offerings for the summer short courses: WINE WITHOUT PRETENSE - Ever wonder what makes a wine good; why you like one kind of wine, but not another? Is all that swirling and sniffing and sipping really necessary or just pretense? And how about all those complex “rules” for matching wine with food ... are they all necessary; and will the Wine Police haul you away for breaking those rules? The course will explore how wine is made, review a collection of winerelated definitions, taste a collection of red, white and sparkling wines and discuss why some wine rules really do make sense, and why some are just nonsense. Supply fee: $15 Monday, June 11–25, 2:30–4.30 p.m., Wine writer and educator Randall Murray has taught wine appreciation classes at colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, Florida and now with Brenau for the past five years. As a journalist, Randall wrote a wine column for nearly 30 years. He writes a monthly column for The Times in Gainesville. NON-MEMBERS $55 + Supply Fee HEALING ARTS FOR EVERYONE - Art is a term that describes a diverse range of human activities and the products of those activities. Healing is the restoration of damaged living tissue, organs or biological systems to normal function. That process where the cells in the body regenerate and repair. Interested in strategies you can choose to help the healing process? This course will discuss

immune system function and enhancing the immune system function through strategies such as aromatherapy, humor therapy, and music therapy. Tuesday, June 12,1-4 p.m., Peg Heckathorn recently obtained her Doctor of Education degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She practiced nursing in the Columbia-Jefferson City, Missouri area for 25 years. Providing cancer education in the public and private schools, community organizations and clubs, through her work as an outreach cancer educator, she also offered classes in humor therapy and aromatherapy. NON-MEMBERS $45 PLANNING FOR AN ESTATE LIQUIDATION - How do you liquidate a lifetime of “things”? Whether you are downsizing, moving or cleaning out a house, the decision to liquidate is fraught with questions. This course will guide you through the process of deciding what to junk and what to sell, how to determine the value of your items and who to turn to for help. Wednesday, June 13–27, 2:30–4:30 p.m., Robbie Bettis is a retired educator and owner of Braselton Antique Mall.

PUT IT IN PERSPECTIVE: A REALISTIC DRAWING WORKSHOP – It’s never too late or impossible to learn how to draw realistically! Join in for two days of fun, discovering the “secrets” of achieving depth and perspective in your drawings. You will be guided through drawing exercises that take the mystery out of terms like vanishing point, scale and eye-level. This course is designed to introduce students to fine art drawing methods and to address the typical problems students encounter when faced with the issues of perspective. July 9 – 10, Noon – 3 p.m., Elizabeth Stallings is a professional fine art artist/art instructor experienced in teaching, exhibiting, serving as a juror, demonstrating and providing workshops and lectures for the public and arts organizations. Elizabeth currently teaches Art History for Georgia high school students, is an art instructor for The Hudgens Center for the Arts in Gwinnett County (adults), and for the BULLI program in Gainesville. She enjoys sharing her extensive knowledge of both classical and experimental methods in two dimensional art mediums, making her an encouraging, enthusiastic instructor. She easily communicates her excitement and appreciation of fine art to her students of all ages. NON-MEMBERS $85 EXPLORING SOUTHERN LANDSCAPES – Take a walk through garden history. Beginning with the development of gar-

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The Braselton Woman’s Club has hosted many interesting guests at their monthly meetings and May’s event was no different.

Danny Kofke, Special Education Teacher at Gum Springs Elementary, took a short break from his busy school day to share his inspirations and the success of his two published books. The Women’s Club introduced him as an “amazing example of a young man with a family who is thriving on a teacher’s salary.”

How to Survive (and perhaps thrive) on a Teacher’s Salary has been recognized by Fox News, CNN and Clark Howard, just to name a few. As a master of living well on less and still having money to put into savings, Danny enjoys an eventful life with his wife and two daughters. His greatest accomplishment is teaching low-functioning students who help him to stay grounded and find joy in the littlest of things.

When his wife decided to stay home with their children for seven years, Danny did not fret. With an emergency fund in place and their only debt being a mortgage and retirement fund, he knew how to live frugally to allow his wife to raise their daughters.

“The key is that we don’t have to have it all and we know where every dollar goes,” he explains. He is able to be successful with money management by taking the emotional aspect out of spending money and not seeking the temporary satisfaction that comes along with it.

In 2007 his colleagues urged him to put his practices into words. With no intention of publishing he wrote his first book. After the success of How to Survive (and perhaps thrive) on a Teacher’s Salary he aimed to expand his audience and wrote what he be-

Because so many people are struggling right now, I wanted to give them hope. Yes, you might have to make some sacrifices and, yes, you might have to make some changes in your life but it is possible.”

Danny Kofke Author and school teacher lieves to be a better book, A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom in 2010.

“Because so many people are struggling right now, I wanted to give them hope.

When I turn on the TV I know that bad news sells, we are constantly bombarded with negative news and so many people throw in the towel and give up. I wanted a different message to show people that if this 36-year-old school teacher can do it, you can, too. Yes, you might have to make some sacrifices and, yes, you might have to make some changes in your life but it is possible.”

As his financial pointers and ways to live on less grow more popular in the down economy, he and his books gain more press. Many women at the meeting bought copies of his books for themselves and for their children. As jobs become harder to find and salaries grow smaller, financial wisdom is soon to be a treasured virtue.

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LIONS ESSAY WINNERS

Lit Blitz Group includes front row, left to right: Jay Morrison, Kate Scales, Olivia Boyd, Andrew Peacock, Ethan Peacock, Grace Tate, Kiersten Flannery; 2nd row: Ginny Keller, Louise Higgins, Lori McGarvey, Penny Galamba, Drake Rekston, Sarah Tate, Emma Timms, Maggie Dyer, Kenzie Sorrells; 3rd row: Stephen Galamba, Sandy Karr, Abigail Timms

Lit Blitz share enthusiasm of reading Lit Blitz children’s competitive book club has completed another successful year at the Braselton Library. The club has been meeting for four years and has expanded from a single group to three different levels. These are 2nd and 3rd grades, 4th and 5th grades and middle school 6th, 7th and 8th grades.

The students are lead by adult volunteers who share their enthusiasm for reading. The first meeting of the month the students bring their answers to questions that had been given to them to discuss along with vocabulary words from the chosen book. Two weeks later they meet again for a skirmish and will buzz in to answer the questions and definitions of vocabulary words to accumulate points. They also take a spelling quiz on the vocabulary words. This is an excellent program to work on comprehension and strengthening their vocabulary. The program starts in September and ends with a Final Blitzkrieg competition on all the books they read through the year.

The program is the creation of Pam Freed, a fifth grade

Grades 6 thru 8 include, starting left going counterclockwise Stephen Galamba, Kiersten Flannery, Maggie Dyer, Kenzie Sorrells, Abigail Timms.

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teacher at Duncan Creek Elementary School. The program is made possible by the dedicated work of the adult volunteer leaders and the financial support of the Friends of the BWJ Library.

If interested in joining as a student or as an adult volunteer you may get additional information at the Braselton Library 706 654 1992.

– From Sandy Karr

The West Jackson Lions Club sponsors an Essay contest at the two elementary schools each year. This week, on May 1, the club sponsored West Jackson Intermediate School. A little history: The club originally started sponsoring the high school, which at the time was located in Braselton. Around 1974, the High School moved to Jefferson and the club continued to sponsor an essay contest for the middle school.

Later in years, the club continued the essay contest for elementary school students and that effort continues today. Winners are Fourth Grade: 1st place: Bryce Hancock (far left), 2nd place: Chloe Bloomquist (middle); Fifth Grade: 1st place: Pepe Ponce (middle); 2nd place: Carson Jones (far right). They are pictured with President: Kathy Stone; Vice President, James Lawson; Secretary: Jane Holbrook; and members, Rocky Stone, Juanita Sanford, Bobbie Kinney, Barbara Hardman, Ralph and Shirley Sweat.

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AUDITIONS FOR THE WIZARD OF OZ

Elayne Squillace, Jennifer Squillace, Lori Parker, Jay Squillace and Stan Squillace competed on Family Feud. Their appearance will air next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday on Peachtree TV. Below, the Squillace family with Family Feud host Steve Harvey when the show was filmed last August.

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Jefferson Community Theatre held auditions for “The Wizard of Oz” on May 7 and 8 at the Jefferson Civic Center and 61 attended the auditions. :We ended up double casting the show with what we are calling a ‘Ruby’ cast that includes mostly adults in the main roles and an “‘Emerald’ cast that includes mostly youth in the lead roles,” said Keith Johnson, the show’s producer. “We’ve cast everyone who auditioned and added two performances so that each cast gets at least three performances. An overabundance of talent made our decisions difficult, but it was a great problem to have.”

Planned production dates for “The Wizard of Oz” will be mid July with Jay Holl and Jennifer Dolezal as directors.

Want to get involved with the production even if you don’t want to take the stage? Volunteer opportunities are available. Call 706367-5714, email info@ jeffersoncommunitytheatre.com or visit www. jeffersoncommunitytheatre.com or find us on Facebook.

CAPITOL TOUR Fifth-grade students at Gum Springs Elementary visited the State Capitol building on May 1. State Rep. Tommy Benton gave a personal guided tour of the capitol and the surrounding grounds. The fifth graders have been studying about government and how bills become laws. Students were able to sit on the floor of the Georgia House of Representatives to understand the process of speaking and voting from a first hand experience. Gum Springs would personally like to thank Mr. Benton for him time at the Capitol.

Family Feud will air Hoschton family’s show The Squillace family of Hoschton will appear on television May 21-23 as competitors on the game show, Family Feud.

Stan Squillace said his family was one of only six Atlanta families selected to appear on the show from the 200 families that showed up for tryouts. Along with his wife Elayne, son Jay, daughter-in-law Jennifer and daughter Lori Parker, Stan the experience was “great fun.”

Was the appearance on the game show profitable for the family?

“We were just lucky to be on,” said Stand, who says to tune in on Peachtree TV at noon and 12:30 p.m. weekdays. The family will be seeing the show for the first time when they watch the program which features Steve Harvey as host.

The shows were videotaped last August and the daily taping lasted from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to get the family’s segment shot.

“It was a neat experience,” said Stan.

This was the family’s first game show appearance.

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When you live on a one-way street, accept it and move on Dear Margo: My patience has run out with the three living members of my family. My father, his mother and my brother have gone through periods of not talking to each other or to me.

My brother wants nothing to do with my father or our grandmother, both of whom dissed him throughout his life because of the wrongheaded idea that he came from our abusive, alcoholic mother’s affair.

My brother, now a highfunctioning recluse, has social anxiety and has started snapping at me and pulling away. I finally told him he could seek me out for a change, and I haven’t heard from him since.

After seven years of estrangement, my father and I have been emailing for the past couple of years. (We bumped into each other in a store; if that hadn’t happened, we probably still wouldn’t be talking.) Unfortunately, he is passive-aggressive and capricious like his mother, whom I gave up

Dear Margo contacting a decade ago.

The pattern I’m seeing is that I’ve had to seek these people out, and if I don’t make the effort to call or email them, they feel no need to stay in touch with me.

When I’ve brought up how they’ve hurt me, the response is defensive — or they just don’t respond. (In contrast, I’ve listened to and apologized to them when they’ve brought up their grievances with me.)

I can’t believe these three are the same people who doted on my daughter when she was born and, for the first few years, were involved in her life and mine. I have been closest with my brother, who formerly treated my daughter and me with the

most affection, though he seems more and more like a stranger who doesn’t want me in his life. My question is: Should I give up on the idea that I might ever have real relationships with any of them? — Like an Orphan Dear Like: What can I say? You just didn’t win the lottery for loving, warm relatives, and it sounds unlikely that anything’s going to change. The handwriting is on the wall, and what it says is “Dysfunction Beyond Repair.” These people sound damaged, your brother especially. It seems to me that you should work at accepting the limitations you are up against and find succor from friends.

Acceptance, I believe, is the key here. These are the cards you were dealt. I hope you can internalize that it was a bad break, but that’s the way things are. — Margo, forwardly Dear Margo: Many years ago, I got a call informing me that my son was arrested and being held on $1 million bail.

That was when I first learned that he is a pedophile.

He has just completed his 20-year prison sentence, and during that time I learned a great deal about this insidious disease. Everyone hates a pedophile, and they’re unable to separate the person from the crime. As with any crime, when the person who committed the crime is a family member, you still love him or her.

Like alcoholism, no one chooses to be a pedophile.

Inside prison, it is awful for convicted pedophiles.

Inmates hate snitches and pedophiles. If they are not killed in prison, they are beaten up regularly. Inmates “clean the yard” by beating up a sex offender so badly that the person is transferred to another facility.

There is no cure for this illness, nor has a cause been determined. The only way a pedophile can survive is to hide the fact that he is one.

Until society finds a cure for pedophilia, we will create more pedophiles each day,

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only to warehouse the ones we catch in prison. Do you believe there will ever be hope for this particular mental and behavioral illness?

— Distraught Dad Dear Dis: Pedophilia has the “distinction” of being both a disease and a crime.

Alas, I don’t see a cure in the future because it is a mental aberration — much more serious, but on the order of pathological lying. The inclination is just there. The recidivism rate for pedophilia is high, even after therapy.

When you consider that so many priests have been revealed to be pedophiles — and they are servants of God, no less — that sort of gives you your answer. — Margo, historically Dear Margo: I work in a professional office as the office manager. Sometimes I get calls from people and can’t tell from their voices whether they are male or female. When the name is gender-neutral and I have to put the person on hold,

upon return what is a genderneutral greeting alternative to saying “ma’am” or “sir”?

I hate picking up the phone and saying, “Hey...” I don’t feel comfortable saying “Bobbie,” either, as I will not call a client by his or her first name unless they invite me to. Might you have any suggestions? — Shannon in N.C. Dear Shan: I salute you for not addressing people by their first names. I myself find it kind of weird, if not presumptuous, when a stranger is on the other end of the line using my first name. (I also sometimes cannot peg a voice as a man’s or a woman’s.) To get around your dilemma, you might begin your return to the call with, “Hello again. Let’s continue.” — Margo, practically 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.

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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Jackson County Relay for Life is June 1-2 The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Jackson County will be held June 1-2 at East Jackson County Comprehensive High School.

Thirty teams with 217 partic-

ipants are set to participate and are already busy fundraising Call the American Cancer Society office at 706-549-4893 or visit www.relayforlife.org

Why I Relay by Sandra Fite I am participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life because I want to make a meaningful difference in the fight against cancer.

Almost everyone has been touched by cancer, either through their own personal battle or through someone they love.

Every day, the American Cancer Society is helping us stay well by preventing cancer or finding it at its earliest, most treatable stages. They assist families in finding the best resources to help their friend or loved

one deal with a diagnosis and their journey to get well. The American Cancer Society is also rallying communities (like ours!) through events like Relay For Life, to fight back and find cures for this disease.

Please join my team or make a donation to help the American Cancer Society create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

Together, we can help make sure that cancer never steals another year of anyone’s life!

Sandra Fite is on the Cancer Fiters team.

Memorial Day ceremony will be held May 29 The American Legion Albert Gordon Post 56 in Jefferson will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 28.

The ceremony will be held next to the Jackson County Historic Courthouse in downtown Jefferson.

Col. Merritt B. Pounds, retired United States Air Force officer, will be the guest speaker. A decorated Vietnam veteran, he was a pilot as well as a University professor and head of the Air Force ROTC. The third generation of the Pounds family alums at UGA, he and

his wife, Evlyn, remain active in alumni affairs and in community affairs.

The program will also include the Jefferson Police Department Honor Guard, JROTC units and musician Brooks Benton.

The names of the Jackson Countians who sacrificed their lives while serving in branches of the United States military will be read and tribute will also be paid to all who have served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces.

The public is invited to the ceremony.

Breakfast and lunch will be available for youth, children Jackson County School Nutrition Program wants to make sure children do not go hungry this summer, even when they are not in class.

The United States Department of Agriculture has partnered with Jackson County Schools to provide free meals to children this summer.

As part of the “Seamless Summer Nutrition Program,” anyone 18 years old and younger can partake of one breakfast and one lunch daily, free of charge, regardless of ability to pay.

Meals will be served at several locations serving as “open sites” Monday through Friday at various times. There are no income requirements or registration

for the meals.

Meals will be offered at: • East Jackson Comprehensive High School, 1435 Hoods Mill Road in Commerce, from May 23 through July 31.

• North Jackson Elementary School, 1880 Old Gainesville Highway in Talmo, from June 11-29.

If you have a group of students, such as a mini camp group or a church group, that you would like to receive free meals, contact Debra Morris at dmorris@jackson.k12. ga.us This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 706-3675151 for more information.

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Registration begins for first Braselton courses dening in America, we will examine herb, formal and casual gardens. We will look at how great landscape artists such as Olmstead, Vaux and Downing influenced Southern gardening. We will end by walking a real Southern garden. Thursday, June 14-28, 9-10:30 a.m., Helen Person is a native of Winder and holds a Master’s degree in Historic Preservation. She is a columnist for Barrow Journal, Chair of the Barrow Preservation Society and is a member of the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board. NON\MEMBERS $55

CREATIVE NON-FICTION WRITING – Biography, memoir, self-help or true crime, everyone has a story to tell. Why not make your story interesting and fun to read? This course will include choosing a topic, research and interviews, as well as organization and writing. There will be plenty of class participation. Thursday, June 14–28, 6:30-8 p.m., Jaclyn White is the author of seven books, including biographies, true crimes and novels. She is one of Mercer Press’ best-selling authors and was named Author of the Year by Georgia Writers Association.

COMMUNITY EVENTS The grand opening and ribboncutting ceremony for Lewis Braselton Boulevard and Broadway Avenue, a part of the Zion Church Road construction project, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, at 2001 Cherry Drive in Braselton. sss

The Military Support Club of the Del Webb retirement community will hold a Flag Retirement Ceremony at its on-site garden club’s fire pit at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17.

According to Saul Levenson, individuals in the community who have damaged or discolored American flags in need of proper handling can contact him at slevenson@comcast.net sss

Flowery Branch Lodge No. 212 is hosting the Spring Walk & Run for Fun in downtown Flowery Branch starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 19.

Pre-registration is $20 per runner and $25 on the day of event and $5 for every paid runner will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project Online Registration at www. active.com or log on to www. flowerybranchlodge.com to print registration and mail to Flowery Branch Lodge No. 212, P.O. Box 624, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Runners can print out a form to mail from http://flowerybranchlodge.com/ Call 770-540-9470 or email bmroberts94@yahoo.com sss

Commissioner Tom Crow will launch his campaign for chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners at a Saturday event from 1-3 p.m. at Crow’s Lake. sss

A benefit motorcycle ride is planned for Saturday, June 2, for Julia Walker.

The ride will depart from the Lula train depot at 10 a.m., with registration starting at 8:30 a.m.

The cost is $25.

The 15-year-old Braselton youth has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and other health issues. The ride will provide funds to help finance a home hydrotherapy tub to assist with her muscle relaxation therapy.

See www.facebook.com/ events/3808686808931620 or call Vicki at 678-779-9085 or email juliasrodee@gmail.com sss

A 5K and fun run will be hosted at Traditions of Braselton on Saturday, May 19, to benefit the Byrnes family, who recently lost their home to fire.

The event will start at 8 a.m. with check-in at 7:15 a.m. Parking will be available in the West Jackson Middle School lot.

The fun run for runners 7 and under and the 5K will begin at the large pond at the Traditions of Braselton near the golf course entrance.

Registration is $10 for the 5K and $5 for the 1K. An April 22 fire destroyed the family’s Creekview Drive home and all proceeds from the event will benefit the family.

Register online at www.active. com searching for Byrnes Family Fun Run/5K. sss

The Tea Party of Northeast Georgia is making final plans for its June “meet and greet” events for candidates at a 7 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, May 22, at the Holiday Inn Express at Banks Crossing.

Contact Elizabeth Gailey at 706-654-8292. sss

New York Times best-selling author Karen White, whose new release “Sea Change” set on St. Simon Island, will be featured at a June 1 event at the Jefferson Civic Center.

Her southern women’s fiction has also been set in Mississippi, Louisiana and South Carolina.

The discussion and booksigning event, hosted by the Jefferson Public Library and the Maysville Public Library, is free and will begin at 6 p.m.

Visit www.karen-white.com or www.prlib.org. Call the Jefferson Public Library at 706-367-8012 or the Maysville Public Library at 706-652-2323. sss

Book donations are now being accepted for the June 14-16 Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library porch book sale.

The book sale will be from 1-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to Friday, June 15, and from and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 16.

Donations may be dropped off at the library, located at 132 W. Broadway St., in Braselton, during library hours.

The library is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday,

Wednesday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

For questions regarding the Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library, call Judee McMurdo at 706-654-4822. sss

The families of the late Marion and Dora Hogan will hold their annual family reunion on Sunday, May 20, in the White Plains Baptist Church family life center.

A covered dish meal will be enjoyed at 1:15 p.m. Family members are encouraged to attend and bring a favorite dish to share.

The church is located on Highway 124 between Braselton and Jefferson. sss

Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries every other week at their clinic in Winder.

May dates are 17 and 22. 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 and $30 for a male cat. All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination.

No fees are added for in heat or pregnant animals. Visit http:// www.leftoverpets.org. Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-978-5226. sss

The Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute (BULLI) is expanding into Braselton with summer short courses and sixweek summer courses.

BULLI members pay just $35 for the summer short courses which will include “Wind Without Pretense” taught by Randall Murray.

Braselton campus registration will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, at the Braselton Community Room, below the Police Department and Judicial Building. Official registration continues through Wednesday, May 23.

Those who are unable to attend the Braselton campus registration can call Braselton Town Manager Jennifer Dees at 706-654-3033 or the BULLI office at 770-538-4705. Also see ClickThePaper.com for more details about course offerings.

Submit your Community Events to editor@clickthepaper. com or contact The Paper at 706-658-2683. You can drop off items at the office at 169 Towne Center Parkway in Hoschton.

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Jobs 200 220-Dental PITTMAN DENTAL LABORATORY has an immediate opening for an Entry Level Day Shift Position in CAD CAM Dept.

Must have computer knowledge & be detail oriented.

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230-General Sales Agents TV SALES POSITION WUGA-TV, Northeast Georgia’s public broadcasting station is seeking a Contract/Freelance Sales Person to secure underwriting funds on a commissioned basis.

Prior media sales, fundraising experience required.

Send resume and introductory letter to: JImmy Sanders, Director of TV & Radio WUGA-TV, University of Georgia 120 Hooper Street Athens, GA 30602 or e-mail: jsanders@wugatv.org

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233-Maintenance Landscape Maint.

FOREMAN & LABOR needed.

2yrs exp. necessary.

Call 770.534.0041 Fax 770.534.1344

235-Management Experienced Lube Manager with a proven track record of developing and maintaining a high skilled staff. Responsibilities include: hiring/firing/training employees; management of inventory and controls; managing sales goals.

Compensation based on experience.

Car Wash Manager Retail Experience in a fast paced environment. Must be able to manage 30+ employees. Strong organizational skills.

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240-Medical DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: NUTRITIONIST MANAGER FORSYTH COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. For more info visit www.phdistrict2.org.

Deadline: 5/21/12 Nurse Practitioner (full time) and Registered Nurse (part time/possible full time) needed for busy Interventional Pain Center in Gainesville. M-F 8-5 Fax resume to 770-297-0356 The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: Patient Service/ Interpreter (Mon-Fri, 8-5pm.

Must speak Engish & Spanish fluently) OB/GYN Gainesville MA/LPN Family Medicine Oakwood MA/LPN Internal Medicine Gainesville PA/NP General Surgery Gainesville Scribe (PT, Prev medical office exp to include medical terminology & keyboarding) Orthopaedics 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

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Must be over 21 with good drivers license.

Must know how to drive 5-speed.

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Call for interview 678-456-9189 or 678-456-9190 PROFESSIONAL STYLIST Needed with clientele. Booth rental $125/week.

Only 2 spots left.

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250Offices/Clerical Professional Office in Gainesville is looking to fill 2 Staffing Coordinator Positions.

One position is for a bilingual Chinese/ English. Should have good computer and telephone skills, enjoy a fast pace environment and able to multi-task. Good customer service skills needed. Fax resume w/salary requirements to: 678-562-9117

255-Part Time Help Wanted $$$ Telemarketing No Selling. F/T Pay; P/T Hrs. Daily & wkly Bonus. Hrs. 9am3pm. 770-888-6058 Ask for Laura

265-Production EXPERIENCED SHEETFED PRESS OPERATOR for North Georgia shop.

In addition to operating press, must have ability to cut and fold, maintain print schedules, quote jobs, order paper and supplies. Dedication to quality printing with an awareness of cost containment and time management are prime requirements of the position. Basic computer and spreadsheet skills a must. Minimum five years experience.

Long established company with benefits including paid vacation, 401k, holidays, health insurance. Send resume, salary expectations to pressjobopening@yahoo.com.

265-Production Immediate Openings for •Assembly & Production Workers •Machine Operators •Material Handlers.

1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts available. Pay range $7.50-12.00/hr.

Please apply online at www.employmentplus.com then contact our office at 770-503-9911 Land O Lakes Purina Feed currently has two positions open. One night shift packaging/ palleter operator and one day shift Houskeeping operator.

Competive wages and benefits.

Apply in person at 1125 Purina Drive Gainesville Mon Thru Fri 9am to 3pm.

Land O Lakes Purina is an equal opportunity employer.

WAREHOUSE WORKERS Work hours 6am4:30p.m. Mon-Thurs, Fri is overtime. Production work, must know basic math and be able to lift up to 40lbs. Bilingual a plus. Apply at: 4322 McBrayer Rd., Oakwood GA 30566

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Must have own tools, pass drug screen, clean MVR, current medical cert. Call AM/PM Road Service 770-263-9980 or FAX resume 770-263-9983 or E-mail to: getampm@gmail.com

280-Trades COMM’L HVAC Helpers/Installers needed. Transportation is a must. Please call 678-824-5020 FABRICATOR Min. 10yrs exp. Submit your resume to: fford @mmwelding.com Drug screen req’d.

Looking for experienced TIG 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

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380-Pets & Supplies BOXER pups, 8wks, 1st shots, 4 males, 4 females.

2 White. $225.

678-776-1733 DACHSHUNDS Minature, CKC, shot/wormed, 6wks, S/H, red, 4F, 2M. $300. 706-864-7660 or 706-429-7402 English Bull Dog Fem, 3yrs old. Fawn color. Sweet. Full of energy. Not fixed. To Good Home. $650.

Cash 770-572-5145 PEK-A-POO, 8 weeks old. $275.

678-836-3605 ROTTWEILERS AKC $850. Parents on premises. Champ bloodlines. hmclark189@bellsouth.net 770-540-9448; 770-654-9593

SHETLAND- male puppies, CKC reg., parents on site. Will be ready for new home on 5/12. $350/ea. For more info, Email: randycrystalpeck@yahoo.com or 678-477-2604.

WASHER & DRYER Kenmore, Wht, $100 ea. FRIG $125. Can Deliver 678-546-9184 or 678-617-5560

TINY TOY POODLE AKC. Shots/wormed, various colors, females. $350.

706-865-1640

WASHER & DRYER, Kenmore, Exc cond $250. 770-983-1507

397-Yard Sale

325-Building Supplies TIN- USED. •21’ x 3’- $18/sheet •21’x2’- $12/sheet •2x4’s- $1/pc •2x6’s- $2/pc •Misc Tin- $.50/ft •4x6 Post- $5.

678-997-9437

326-Cemetery Lots For Sale 2 BURIAL LOTS Memorial Park Cemetery in the Singing Tower #1 section. $4600.

1-256-239-2710 2 SPACES for sale in Memorial Park Cemetery in the Cherry Garden Area.

Priced at $2500 each or Great deal for both at $4000.

Call 770-842-0878 CEMETERY LOTS (2) Memorial Park Cemetery, #162 Cherry Section. $1800 each or 2 for $3200. 706-746-5455 or 706-490-3159 FOR SALE BY OWNER-4 Cemetery lots at Memorial Park, priced well below current pricing, only $3,500 each.

Call 404-314-2773

345-Furniture 2 RECLINERS All Leather, burgundy.

Used 1 month. Like New! $300 ea.

770-297-8487 DINING SET $800; SECTIONAL SLEEPER, COUCH +3 Matching TABLES $800.

404-353-0355 QUEEN SETPillow-top, Brand New! $175. Still in plastic 678-617-7353

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, May 18 from 8am-9am.

To pre- order call Arkansas Pondstockers

800-843-4748

365-Misc.

For Sale

YARD SALEFri, May 18th, 8-2pm; Sat, May 19th 8-1pm.

515 Chardonnay Trace, Braselton, GA. Girls/boys baby clothes, baby stuff, clothes, furn & More!

Homes & Rentals 400 410-Apartments Unfurnished $399 Moves U In! 1month FREE RENT Brandon Place 2BR/2BA $675 Spring Valley 1BR/1BA $625 up 2BR/2BA $675 up POOLS - GATED Comfortable Living $399 Moves U In! Call Jacky Today 678-779-2687 1 Month Rent Free 1&2bd. $550-610. No pet 678-677-1898 1-2BR Oakwood, $525 & up. www.callapartments. com 770-287-1456 2 & 3 BedroomsStarting at $500.

770-536-7275 2BR, In City. $550.

Ownr/Agent No pets 770-315-8866.

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

Hurry-$99 Rent Move-In Special (wac). For details 770-533-9220 LUXURY 3BR/2.5BA 1900sf. 820 Park St. $900m. Refs reqd.

Near Brenau & Hospital 770-534-3577 Oakwood- 2/1.5,yrd, safe, C/H/A $605$645. 678-357-5044 STUDIO Avail. Now & 1 Bdrm Avail. July 1st. Gainesville dwntwn “On The Square” All utils & cable furn’d. Starting at $675. No pets.

Lanier 404-202-7290

420-Condos For Rent 2 BR 1.5 BA townhouse.

In town.

770-534-3788

425-Duplexes For Rent 2BR Oakwood- $660 www.callapartments.c om. 770-287-1770

Antique Bedroom Set, $900; Murphy (white) Twin Bed Set $700; Faux Stone Coffee Table $135; Cookware & Decorative Items $15-125.

706-878-0164

Oakwood- 2/1.5,yrd, safe, C/H/A $605645. 678-357-5044

GOLF CART 2003 Yamaha. Gas, lift kit, mag whls, big tires, rear seats, llghts. $3500. 678-316-1051

3BR/2BA Homes

HAY BLOWER Bumper pull. Honda eng. 250hrs. $1600.

404-353-0355 LAWNMOWER John Deere 100 series w/wagon. $900; Treadmill- Nordic Trak $400; Play Set Creative Playthings $1000.

706-867-9904 SWIMMING POOL 46x24ft.

Above Ground.

Needs liner. $500.

678-936-0578

435-Houses for Rent Unfurnished $299 Moves You In! $0 Application Fee. Expires 5/31/12.

All appls. incld. Call

SUN HOMES 888-246-2803 countrysidelakelanier.com EHO WAC $395 + Deposit Studio/1BR. NE Hall 678-760-6999 4BR/2BA Awesome lake view. $1150/mo Great location!

770-539-4400 2BR/1BR $600/mo + dep. No pets.

706-482-8268 3/1 Nice- City. Wood flrs, tile, fncd yrd, $895. 678-637-4052

TV- 16in. Full size Samsung $19

3BR/2BA dblwide, Good cond. $650mo; $300 dep. 2920 John Bryant Lane. Turn off Hwy 129S at DOT, R on Jack Bryant, R on John Bryant Lane. 770-983-0601

VACUUM- Upright Eureka w/attachments $38;

Chestnut Mtn 4BR/ 3BA. Appls. $1100/ mo 770-654-9338

Air Purifier- Oreck $38

Clermont 2BR. Free heat/water/trash $650 770-654-4073

2 Pictures- French Cafe Sidewalk Scene. 42x17 $35

COTTAGE- Deposit, Clean, No Pets.

706-864-6556

TV- 19in, Vizio , flat screen, HD, Like New. $86

E.Hall/Gillsville2BR/1BA $500 + dep. 706-319-0654 770-718-9884 UTILITY TRAILER 16ft. with gate, dual wheels, heavy duty. $1500/Firm.

678-316-1051 UTILITY TRAILER, 5’ x 10’, 32” sides, swing gate, 15” tires, 2” ball, $800.

678-677-6408

380-Pets & Supplies CHIHUAHUA- CKC registered puppies.

Long & Short hair .

Parents on premises 1st shots & worming.

Ready now, $250; ALSO 1/2 CHIHUAHUA 1/2 CHINESE CRESTED puppy, $200. 678-897-7332 or 770-900-5115

G’Ville/Oakwood 3BR. $875 & up.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com LRG 3/2.5 on prvt lake in City. No pets. $850. 770-533-1770 OAKWOOD 3BD/2BA House, Garage, $775.

Plus Deposit.

PH: 678-438-4107.

Off McEver Rd- 3/1 No pets $650; $500 dep 770-532-7134

445-Lake Homes for Rent Lake Apt- Lrg. 2BR $250/wk. cable/utils. incld. 770-539-2938 NW Hall-3/2 deck & dock. $1300/mo/yrly Dep/Ref, No pets/ smke 404-457-3242

460-Mobile Homes for Rent

The Paper 610-RVs & Travel Trailers

3/2 RABBITTOWN $620 +dep. No pets.

770-714-1992 LRG. 3/2 dbl wide, 1 ac, Lula, fireplc. rent/lease purchase.

770-365-9610

LEXINGTON 2004 Class B+ w/slide, 27’ Ford 450 V-10, like new, loaded, low mi, 12mpg. $27,000.

706-745-1852

Murrayville 2/1. $550 includes water & yard upkeep. No pets 770-536-5377

WILDERNESS 2001 27ft. 1 slide, self cont’d, slps 6, king bed, central air/heat.

Shelter kept, Looks New! $9500. Great Deal! 706-318-0520

Starting at $85/wk 2&3BR, N. & S. Hall & Gainesville.

770-534-7596

465-Roommates Wanted 2 Rooms Avail. $110 & $120 per wk. No dep./util fees. Cable & Food incld. Lots of xtras. 678-943-5143 Furnished Room, full house privileges.

678-600-7501 MEN - BE$T. Fur Br, All priv + Xtras Oakwd. 770-530-1110

WINNEBAGO 2006 Itasca, Class A. Like New! Under. 10,500 miles, 2 slides, auto levelers, camera, generator, 2 TVs, many xtras. $85,000 New; Sell for $44,300 Flowery Branch 770-965-8900

Wheels 700 710-Antique Cars/Trucks

Twnhse- fem., nonsmoking, yr lease. $310/mo + 1/2 utils Move in June or July 1st. 770-540-2132

PONTIAC 1980 Trans Am. 70k mi, 2nd owner, runs, $4500 or Good Offer.

706-778-4978

470-Rooms for Rent

715-Auto Parts

$100/wk Furn. room utilities incl.

Gainesville(no bus line). 770-294-0216 $120/wk, Furnished all utils & cable, W/D. 770-561-0781 Efficiencies $115/wk & up incls. utils/ cable. 770-539-2938

Homes & Real Estate 500 510-Business Property For Sale 100 yr old Antique Village, Old house, outdr kitch, corn mill, corn crip barn, smoke hse, outdr toilet, 400’ frontage on busy Hwy 60N. zoned PCD. Perfect for Antique business.

Next door too one of the busiest Dollar General. $475/Firm.

770-540-1836

530-House for Sale - East Hall CLEAN DW on 1 acre in Lula, lease option, $1,800 down & $750/mo., $62,900.

770-366-4297

540-House for Sale - North Hall $89,900 3BR/2BA Reduced, Beautifully Remodeled. N. Hall.

100% Financing USDA. Mtg under $500/mo (with current int. rates) 770-718-8422 “A Creek Runs Thru It” 3BR/3.5BA. 5 acres, Colorado style, 5200 sf, under roof, 3000 ft heated, 20x30 MB w/jacuzi, 20x30 Liv, 2000sf (gar, rec. rm, Ect.), office, lrg den area, high ceilings, heart pine flrs, 5000 sf encl barn ( can be used for riding area or storage,) outdr riding ranch, garden spot, 2 outdr sheds, covered bridge, 10 mi from G’Ville, 10 mi to Dahlonega, 1 mi off Hwy 60, 5 mi to GA400. $485k/Firm.

770-540-1836

553-Investment Property 100 Unit Apartment Complex in Ideal Gainesville Location.

Call Southeast Apartment Partners (404)442-5600

565-Lots for Sale Harbour Pointe Lot in The Ridge section. $220k. 770-297-1561

TIRES, (4) brand new, Dodge Pickup truck, O.E. alloy wheels (mounted), 265/70R17, Goodyear Wrangler all season tires, less than 5K miles, $600.

404-917-5055 1965 CHEVY TRUCK CAB Custom.

678-617-4954 V8 MOTOR & TRANS. for 2006 Impala Super Sport, $800; V6 TRANS for 2006 Impala, $250; 770-519-3123 770-534-8671 PARTS CAR, Bill of Sale, 2006 Saturn Ion, run & drives, hit in left front, no frame damage, $1,500; 770-519-3123 770-534-8671 CHEVY COBALT, 4 dr, rear clip, $250; 5 lug TIRES & WHEELS, $250; 4 CYL MOTOR & TRANS., $250; 770-519-3123 770-534-8671 Late model S-10 4DR PICKUP BED, $400; S-10 STEPSIDE PICKUP BED, $300; S-10 STANDARD CAB, $100.

S-10 2DR BLAZER, frame, complete, $100; 770-519-3123 770-534-8671

735-Autos for Sale

Recreation 600 605-Boats & Marine BRYANT 1999 21.6 ft w/ cuddy cabin, I/O show cond., $7900 obo. 678-618-4319 LAKESCRAFT 1988 29ft. Pontoon.

Sundeck, 5.0, V8, all alum, new carpet, seats. $14,950.

770-560-4595 MALIBU 1984 Slingshot Bass Boat. 16’, 75hp Suzuki, trolling mtr, 2 fish finders, on board charger & Trailer. $2900.

678-943-2922

610-RVs & Travel Trailers 1/2 Price RV Lots.

For Sale. Elkmont RV Resort, Cleveland, GA. 770-503-5036 ALLEGRO 2000. 31’, WideBody Workhorse by Tiffin 454 Chevrolet Motor. $28,499. neg Excellent Condition 678-936-2280 CHEROKEE 2006 30ft, 2 power slides, awning, bath, sleeps 4, pictures avail. $13,500.

706-652-3132

COLEMAN 2003 Santa Fe pop-up camper. 12' box, 15' overall. King and double beds, swing galley, extra outdoor stove. Excellent condition, kept inside has all options. $4,200.

PH 404-626-6888 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 PALOMINO 2009 Pop Up camper.

Sleeps 6 nicely. One slide out. This is a very nice and in great condition camper. Heating/air, fridge, stove, oven, microwave, shower and bathroom. We are asking payoff which is $10,000.

PLease call 678-977-2951

755-Sport-Utility Vehicles

FORD 2009 Focus $10,918 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 Spring Clearance!

BMW 2008 X5 $29,876 50K miles CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

FORD 2012 Focus $16,776 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 Spring Clearance!

FORD 2012 Focus, SEL, black, loaded, Nav. $20,691 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 HYUNDAI 2011 Sonata GLS $16,987 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

JAGUAR 1998 XK8 metallic black w/ black top & interior. $11,900 Call Carey Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 MERCURY 1997 Grand Marquis $1,200 Total cost.

Call Carey Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 MITSUBISHI 2002 Lancer $4,787 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

PONTIAC 2007 G-6 GTP, white, this is a beautiful ride. $799 down. Call Carey Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 TOYOTA 2003 Camry Beautiful gas sipper $1,499 down.

Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 TRAILER - 2008. 40’ Goose neck.

Enclosed Car Hauler.

Race Car Trailer.

Triple axle. Exc Cond. $9900/obo.

770-654-5154

745-Import Autos BMW 2001 740 Low miles $9,087 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

BUICK 2001 Century Family car & good gas mileage. $499 down. Call Carey.

Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

KIA 2005 Sedona LX $5,637 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

CADILLAC 2005 STS, gold, sun roof, local trade. $14,999 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CHEVY 2003 Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition.

Torch Red 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 CHEVY 2003 Impala, 4dr, auto, CD, A/C, great running car $695 down.Call Mike Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 CHEVY 2007 Aveo, $5,557.

CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

CHEVY 2008 HHR $10,834 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

CHEVY 2011 HHR $12,987 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

CHEVY 2011 Impala LT, $14,987 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

CHRYSLER 2006 Pacifica Gold, Loaded,DVD $12,599 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 CHRYSLER 2008 PT Cruiser $10,487 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

FORD 1989 Mustang.

GT. 400 horse! A must see! Clean!

Blast to drive! $6000 obo. Call for details.

678-392-6244 FORD 1996 Mustang GT. Cnvt. Blk w/tan top, Exc Cond. $6000.

706-864-3377 FORD 2007 Freestyle $9,987 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

FORD 2003 Mustang, silver, convertible, auto, $6,777.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CHEVY 2005 Equinox $9,487 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

DODGE 2002 Durango, auto, lthr 3rd row seat, $795 down Call Mike Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 FORD 2003 Expedition 4x4 $5,987 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

FORD 2003 Expedition 4x4 $6,787 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

FORD 2007 Edge, black, grey int., $8,800. 770-519-3123 or 770-534-8671 JEEP 2004 Wrangler.

4” lift, Goodyear tires, hard doors, only 73K miles. Call Dan Jim Waters Motors 770-532-6988 JEEP 2006 Grand Cherokee $10,987 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

PONTIAC 2007 G-6 GTP, white, loaded w/ all the goodies. $799 down. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

HONDA 2004 Element, great gas saver, $795 down Call Mike Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

BUICK 2003 Rendezvous CX silver, local trade, 1 owner $7,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

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735-Autos for Sale

BUICK 1995 Regal, 3.8 V6, 92K, white w/ leather interior, well maintained, $3,000.

678-463-7006

575-Mobile Homes for Sale MUST BE MOVED Make Offer.

Very Good Cond!

770-503-6296 Mon-Fri, after 4:30p anytime weekends

Thursday, May 17, 2012

KIA 2011 Forte EX, $14,402.

CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

KIA 2011 Rio $12,654. Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

KIA 2011 Soul $15,595 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

MAZDA 2011 2, green, only 3800 miles, $12,991.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

MAZDA 2012 CX-9 Gray, grand touring, $31,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 NISSAN 2008 Altima $9,878 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

JEEP 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited, Black, lthr, $11,555 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 KIA 2007 Sportage $9,987 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

KIA 2011 Sorento LX $20,987 3rd row CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

NISSAN 2008 Xterra, $15,144 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

SATURN 2003 Vue CD, A/C, great gas saver SUV. $695 down Call Mike.

Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

765-Trucks CHEVY 1982 C-30 (1 ton), 12ft bed, V8 Auto, $2500/Sell or Trade.678-546-9184; 678-617-5560 CHEVY 2003 Z-71 4x4 pick up. Must see; cleanest truck in North GA. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 CHEVY 2004 Silverado. Ext Crew Cab. Spray in bed liner, 61k. $9500.

706-429-8969 CHEVY 2004 Silverado. Ext. Cab, loaded, 80k. $8500.

404-697-2564

CHEVY 2004 Silverado. V6, auto, 45k, fiberglass bed cvr. Serious inquiries.

Only. $14,500 770-503-7015

CHEVY 2004 Avalanche Black, only 33K miles. $17,999 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

DODGE 2007 Dakota white, 4wd, local trade. $15,999 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 DODGE 2008 Ram SLT 4X4 Quad Cab; Hemi; Loaded;Fbrglss Topper; Only 39,000 miles; $23,000 obo; 678-617-7266

NISSAN 2009 Maxima SV $22,887 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

FORD 2007 F250.

Turbo Diesel. Crew Cab, 2x4, red, 42k, Pulled camper. $25,000.

706-652-3132

NISSAN 2009 Murano SL $24,887.

CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

GMC 2009 Canyon Ext Cab $16,409 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

NISSAN 2011 Versa $12,748. Call 24/7.

CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

NISSAN 2011 Frontier KC, $18,987 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

NISSAN 2011 Versa 5dr. htchbk, 8k, Avalanche wht, graphite int, Great Car & mpg’s. $14k.

770-540-1836

NISSAN 2011 Titan SV Crew Cab $24,281 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

NISSAN 2012 Altima $17,987. 15K miles CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

TOYOTA 2010 Tacoma Prerunner 27K miles. $22,824 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 Spring Clearance!

TOYOTA 2011 Camry LE $16,787 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

750-Motorcycles

TOYOTA 2011 Tundra Double Cab, Factory work truck special.

5.7L, 4x4, 6spd shiftable, sliding rear window, 18in rims w/Michelins, hitch, 8100 mi. $28,700.

770-531-9738

770-Vans

HONDA 2000 Valkyrie Interstate Trike. Runs Great!

Always garaged. One owner. $16,500.

770-965-2268 Cell: 404-697-3362 HONDA 2005 CR85R Dirt Bike. Like New. $1400/obo.

770-654-5154 SUZUKI 2003 Intruder VL800, $4500. Very nice!

770-540-4178 YAMAHA 2007 Silverado. Black, 13k, loaded. $3500.

770-983-3170

FORD 2004 Freestar V6, loaded, auto., A/C, CD, $695 down Call Mike Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 FORD 2004 Freestar 3rd row seat, rear air, CD. Schedule a test drive. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 DODGE 2005 Caravan $6,287 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. Spring Clearance!

NISSAN 2007 Quest SE, lthr, entertainment w/ DVD, sliding pwr doors.Call Carey Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988