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Hosch Brothers Store may be saved

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com

Historic structure offered to City of Hoschton

This month’s Hoschton City Council work session and meeting proved to be sleepy and devoid of official action.

Despite the lack in items on the agenda, important progress has been made regarding the demolition of the historical Hosch Brothers Store, located on the grounds of the former Hillcrest-Allen Clinic on the corner of Hwy 53 and Peachtree Road.

When the demolition permit application was received by City Hall on April 6, community uproar and action began in an effort to preserve a structure that is a cornerstone of the history of Hoschton. Historic Preservation documents filed in 1985 identify the two-story frame building as first being Hosch’s Store, then a Post Office and later a dormitory for the nurses of the Allen Clinic.

The structure is now owned by the Scott

The structure on Peachtree Road is thought to be among the oldest buildings in Hoschton. Coordinated efforts are now under way to save it from demolition.

Hudgens Family Foundation and managed

by Hog Mountain Properties, LLC. Bruce Williams of HMP recently contacted Councilman Scott Butler to inform him that the store can be donated to the city and has requested an extension on the demolition permit to give the city more time to study the feasibility of the project.

Members of Hoschton’s Historic Commission and council members Scott Butler and Theresa Kenerly have worked with City Administrator Cindy George to research a new location for the building.

While the project is still in a stage of question, support from the community and the city council appears solid.

With the recent actions of Joy Turner and Brownie Troop 11919, officials at the city and higher levels have caught wind of the importance this structure has to the community and

See BUILDING, page 2A

Hometown Community Bank agrees to consent order terms

Portrait perfect arts festival

From staff reports

Ramona Grace Evans The Paper

Re’gie Kennedy, an artist and council director of the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council, showcased her talents this weekend as she participated in the new organization’s Hoschton Heritage Arts Festival by demonstrating her portrait work with Martha Martin, another council director, as her model. Kennedy will be the instructor for a Focus on the Features Portrait Class to be offered this summer. She will also be teaching a Color Theory Class. See more on the festival on Page 3B and more on the council and its class offerings at www.hoschtonheritageartscouncil.com

The board of directors Hometown Community Bank is now operating under a consent order with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance.

The bank consented to the order on March 28 without admitting or denying any unsafe or unsound banking practices.

Hometown Community Bank in Braselton is among the dozen financial institutions on the Official Problem Bank List with a consent order being entered in April. Also added to the list was Legacy State Bank in Loganville and Affinity Bank in Atlanta.

According to the FDIC, Hometown Community Bank has troubled assets of $137 million while Legacy $74 million. Affinity more than those two combined at $285 million.

The Official Problem Bank List now stands at 772 institutions with assets of $292 billion, according to the FDIC. Under the consent order, Hometown Community Bank Board of Directors will be increasing involved in the bank’s affairs, “taking full responsibility for the approval of sound practices and objectives” with a committee of directors overseeing the compliance. Additional education is also being provided for board members.

The bank is to “retain qualified management” including a chief executive officer, senior lending officer and chief financial officer to operate the bank in a safe and sound manner, and restore the bank to a safe and sound condi-

See CONSENT ORDER, page 3A

Bear Creek Reservoir won’t see lengthened ramp

By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com If the level of the Bear Creek Reservoir drops four and a half feet from full pool of 695 feet, boat fishing will not be permitted.

Last year at Labor Day when the reservoir dropped to that level, fishermen attempting to launch boats at the boat ramp were getting their trailers stuck in the mud.

A possible solution – extending the boat ramp further into the reservoir – has been discussed for nearly a year but the Upper Oconee Water Basin Authority has determined that the investment would not likely be worth it.

From a safety standpoint, there are concerns about underwater

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structures and stumps which could pose hazards when the water level drops.

Bob Snipes of Athens-Clarke County asked about benefits of extending the boat ramp. Hunter Bicknell of Jackson County questioned if getting two additional weeks of fishing would be worth the investment into a 20-foot extension of the boat ramp. Elton Collins of Jackson County said he thought the extension would be of benefit to the public.

Authority members said they would not want to encourage boaters to be on the reservoir if such hazards existed.

Extension of the boat ramp was determined not to be in the best interest of operation of the lake.

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responsible for the recreational aspects of the lake operation.

For years, there was no fishing on the lake although the Georgia Department of Natural Resources stocked the reservoir with visions of championship bass potential.

In the aftermath of terrorist fears, security of the water source was the primary focus so bank fishing was initially an angler’s only access to recreation at Bear Creek Reservoir.

Related to the possibility of drought, Myron Garrett of Barrow County pointed to the weekly report generated for authority members which compares rainfall from the past three years.

The trend is a drop in rainfall, he

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Bear Creek Reservoir Water Plant Manager Ken Moore is pictured with maintenance manager Jimmy Cofer, George Calhoun, Charles Mann and Tim Smith were recognized for their efforts which garnered Plant of the Year honors from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals among plants that produce 15 to 50 million gallons of water a day. Calhoun was named Plant Operator of the Year.

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POLICE REPORTS Braselton Police ■ A 53-year-old Louisiana woman who became intoxicated at the pavilion at Chateau Elan created a disturbance on May 28 and refused repeated requests to stay quiet and remain in her vehicle. Security guards called police. The woman, who was bleeding after walking through a rose bush, continued to yell at her husband and got into a physical altercation with him inside the vehicle prompting the responding Braselton office to intervene.

After the woman grew more combative, she was placed under arrest for disorderly under the influence. She struck the officer in the head and attempted to bite him.

Another officer arrived at the scene to assist and the woman was transported to the Gwinnett County Jail.

■ A 2002 Mustang GT was scene traveling at a high rate of speed at 3 a.m. on May 28 when an officer pulled into SafeLite on Braselton Parkway to check the building. The car’s speed was estimated at 82 mph but the driver put on brakes when it passed the stopped patrol car. The officer got back into his vehicle and found the car in the parking lot of Carter’s with all four tires flattened and the passenger side and rear windows shattered.

The vehicle had left the roadway, struck the curb and then a tree before coming to rest in the middle of the parking lot. The occupants were outside the car; one female was bleeding from her arm and two other females complained of injury. EMS was called.

The driver said he lost control of the car in the curve due to water from the irrigation system, however, the officer noticed the odor of alcoholic beverages. Med 2 and 3 transported the female patients to Athens Regional Medical Center and the 20-year-old make driver was transported to the Gwinnett County Jail on charges of reckless driving and driving under the influence (under 21).

■ An 82-year-old resident was contacted May 21 about a Las Vegas Mega Millions sweepstakes and was asked to send a $50 money order which was picked up at a Lithonia location.

The woman has since received more than two dozen calls from a man identifying himself as David Washington and John Williams. The man had become verbally abusive and threatened to come to her home.

When police called, the man hung up. She was advised to notify police if the calls start again.

■ An employee at a Highway 124 business called EMS and his wife May 29 after he said he re-injured his back while answering the phones.

He was already on light duty from a previous on-the-job back injury.

His employment had just been terminated after it was determined he had falsified his timesheet and had not gone to physical therapy after clocking out early.

Neither had he been to recent doctor’s appointments.

■ Six juveniles are possible suspects in damage to the Liberty Estates Pool reported May 29. An outdoor table with umbrella, four

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Structure would require relocation to a new site to the history of the city. The recent support of the Scott Hudgens Family Foundation and Hog Mountain Properties has given the council hope that there will be a favorable solution in the matter.

“This project will build some momentum in Hoschton during this economic downturn,” said Councilman Butler. “And it shows that the city council cares about the history and survival of Hoschton.”

Cindy George added, “I would like to thank Rep. Tommy Benton, Jackson County Manger Kevin Poe, Parks and Recreation Director Rick Sanders, as well as Charlotte Mealor of the Jackson County Historical Society for their support, enthusiasm and expertise up to this point.

This shows that we can work together with developers and other government entities to

make good things happen for our city.”

Hoschton’s administration is still reviewing the project, gathering prices and scouting locations.

If the project moves forward, a public hearing will be announced in the next few weeks. Please contact Cindy George at City Hall at 706-654-3034 if you have any questions or comments.

In the administrative report for May from city hall, one business license was issued for Super Septic Services, Inc. on Highway 53 and two bulding permits.

One was issued for Sprint on Cabin Drive and another to Jamie Robards on Doe Ridge was issued.

Sixty-eight locations have unpaid water bills amounting to $4,629 with three total disconnects made by the city for nonpayment.

poolside lounge chairs, a first aid kit, a trash can and pool cleaning equipment had been thrown into the pool.

Human feces were found in the kiddie pool and three used condoms were found in the ladies’ restroom.

■ A verbal dispute was reported May 30 at a White Walnut Way location. Police returned to the same location on June 1 after the woman complained her soonto-be-ex-husband had taken her cell phone and refused to return it. The phone was retrieved.

■ A Volvo tractor driver reported damage to his vehicle May 30 while it was parked at Pilot Travel Center. The other driver failed to report the damage.

■ A new company’s driver gave all his information to the clerk and then pumped $1,300 in diesel fuel on May 30 at Pilot Travel Center. He then drove off without paying. His company attempted to make payment by credit card over the phone but the company representative refused to take the payment and insisted someone come to the store to pay.

■ A Braselton resident reported her Oxycodone and Percocet were taken from her vehicle May 31 while she was inside the Pilot station.

■ Four vehicles parked at The Spa at Chateau Elan were entered June 1 and a witness said a possible suspect ran from the vehicles and into the wooded area. An iPad was taken from a Mazda CX9 and purses were taken from GMC Yukon and Nissan Frontier. Nothing was missing from a Chrysler Cirrus.

The front passenger side windows were broken in three of the vehicles while the driver’s side door was broken out of the Nissan.

■ The clerk at Golden Pantry heard a loud noise against the side of the building on May 31 and saw a tractor-trailer turning onto Zion Church Road.

■ On June 2, the driver of a Dodge Ram who gotten tired of waiting for a traffic light to turn ran

the red light at Grand Hickory Drive and Highway 211. An officer on patrol was watching and followed the truck which the driver was having difficulty keeping in the right lane. At the traffic stop, the driver smelled of alcohol and said he had been at Jeffery’s. He first denied drinking but testing showed otherwise. The driver then admitted he had been drinking and just wanted to get home. Instead, he went to the Gwinnett County Jail on charges of DUI, failure to maintain lane and the traffic signal violation.

■ A person reported missing from Cherokee County was located June 2 when an officer was using an Automatic License Plate Reader on Interstate 85. A vehicle associated with the missing person was identified and stopped.

The driver said he had left and driven to Virginia without notifying anyone and his parents reported him missing. His family was notified that he was returning home.

■ On June 3, a driver was charged with making an improper u-turn, driving in violation of limited permit and open container of alcohol after a traffic stop on Tuscany Drive at Highway 211.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office ■ Deputies responded May 24 to a Braselton address where a woman said her husband, from whom she is separated, has been harassing her with phone calls and text messages. He said he was coming to the home of a family member where she is staying and he arrived while the deputy was on the scene.

The man was advised he was not to return to the property.

■ A vehicle made a sudden turn onto Curk Roberts Road in front of a deputy on May 24. The action prompted the deputy to check the license plate which returned to a person wanted on a probation warrant out of Jackson County. The vehicle had pulled into a driveway but was attempting to leave when the deputy was pulling

up. The driver was transported to the Jackson County Jail.

■ A peeping tom report was filed May 24 after juveniles were looking into the window of a Lamar Lane residence.

■ A deputy attempted to assist a disabled motorist just before midnight on May 24 on Interstate 85 near mile marker 131. The driver and a passenger were awaiting the arrival of AAA. The passenger was uncooperative.

■ Checking on a suspicious vehicle at Wilhite Road on May 23, a deputy took the passenger into custody on a warrant from Stephens County.

■ A suspicious persons report was filed May 23 from an April Lane location where a white Chevy Blazer had been pulling into driveways of homes where no one was home.

■ Three persons were reported in a golf cart on Jackson Trail Road on May 23. The caller notified deputies since there had been a recent report of persons on a golf cart attempting to steal copper from a residence that had been damaged by fire.

■ A shop on Carruth Road had been entered, according to a May 23 report. The complainant was unsure who owned the shop. A door had been pried open.

■ A deputy stopped to assist a motorist who was stopped off the roadway on Highway 53 at New Liberty Church Road on May 22. The driver, who had run off the roadway and gotten stuck, walked out into the middle of the roadway. The woman smelled of alcoholic beverages and an open container of beer and an unopened can were found in the vehicle. The driver was transported to the Jackson County Jail and then to Athens Regional Medical Center to be medically cleared. Once cleared, she was returned to jail on charges of DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane.

■ A Jefferson resident

reported harassing calls.

An ex-girlfriend may be the suspect.

■ A dispute was reported on Brockton Road on May 21 after an attempt was made to stop a person who had been drinking from driving away in a neighbor’s vehicle.

■ A 1997 Dodge Intrepid was abandoned in the middle of the roadway at Brockton Oaks at Brockton Road on May 21.

■ A harassing calls complaint was logged May 21 from a Hoschton resident. The calls are continuing in spite of a court order.

Jefferson Police ■ A simple battery was reported May 29 at a Silverbell Road location where a woman said her live-in boyfriend threw an object at her after she confronted him about lies and conning her out of money. He left the premises when she said she was calling the police.

■ A Rosewood Court resident was charged with furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors at a party in the basement of his home on May 30. Police learned of the party after questioning two young men walking in the neighborhood where a number of entering auto cases have been reported. The youth had the smell of alcohol on their breath and said they had been to the party. They were cited for underaged consumption of alcohol.

■ An 18-year-old who was en route to the party was charged with DUI under 21 and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana.

■ A Jefferson resident reported a theft by deception in which she paid $1,229.96 for an engine for a 2003 Saturn Vue which was to shipped from the Acadia, Fla., company. When the engine did not arrive, the purchaser was advised the person who took the order had been fired for embezzlement.

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Signal set for June 12 BRASELTON – The Georgia Department of Transportation announces a new traffic signal in Braselton at the intersection of State Route 53 and Davis Street.

The new signal is flashing in test mode now. If weather permits and testing goes well, the signal will be operational the afternoon of Tuesday, June 12.

“Once the signal is operational, please use extra caution until you get familiar with the new signal location. Remember to watch out for other drivers until they get used to the new signal too,” said Georgia DOT District Traffic Engineer Brent Cook.

The intersection met the Federal guidelines for the installation of a traffic signal.

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Dr. Calvin M. Terrelonge, his wife, Dr. Wezyann Gayle and their 4-year-old daughter Camari were joined by Barrow County Chamber of Commerce representatives, fellow medical professional and community members for Monday’s grand opening.

Opening of Braselton Primary Care celebrated From staff reports The Barrow County Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Dr. Calvin M. Terrelonge and his staff at Braselton Primary Care to the community during a Monday open house with a ribbon-cutting.

“We are looking forward to serving the community,” said Dr. Terrelonge, who noted he has learned his office is in a strategic location.

His goal is to “make us all healthier.”

The practice manager is Brandy Wingo. Jennifer White is also assisting at the office.

Vanessa Emrick is the Medical Assistant who assisted in stocking the office and Lydia Davis is also a Medical Assistant for the practice. Pa Moua is serving as office coordinator and Crystal Williamson is front office coordinator.

Chamber President Tommy Jennings welcomed the board of directors in attendance including Sammy Hale and Stephanie Sorrells, who assisted in organizing the event as Director of Marketing & Business Development at Barrow Regional Medical Center. Chamber ambassadors were also thanked.

Barrow Regional Medical Center CEO Todd Dixon and State Sen. Frank Ginn also at-

tended.

Dr. Terrelonge introduced his wife, Dr. Wezyann Gayle and 4-year-old daughter, Camari.

They also have a 2-year-old daughter, Cayden.

Dr. Gayle also practices family medicine and is currently affiliated with Georgia Clinic in Lawrenceville.

The family currently resides in Grayson but will be relocating closer to Dr. Terrelonge’s practice.

Dr. Gayle said her husband’s geriatric fellowship adds another dimension to the care he is able to provide for families. With Americans living longer, physicians find that caring for older patients is a bit different and some medications may be better for seniors. She said she consults often with her husband about care for her older patients.

“It is so nice to have a spouse in the same field,” said Dr. Gayle.

Family is the center of the home so Braselton Primary wants to have the feel and caring of a home environment, said Dr. Gayle, who hopes that one day she will

Contingency to sell, merge required tion related to asset quality, capital adequacy, earnings, management effectiveness, risk management, liquidity and sensitivity to market risk.

The senior executive officer must meet with the approval of the regional director.

The consent order calls for a written capital plan and spells out that the bank shall have 8 percent of more of Tier 1 Capital among its total assets and 12 percent of its risk-weighted assets as Total Risk-Based Capital. A Leverage Capital Ratio of 8 percent and a total Risk-Based Capital Ratio of

12 percent will be required.

An internal loan review process was also ordered along with an external loan review and credit limitations were placed.

Part of the capital plan is the contingency to sell or merge should the bank become undercapitalized.

The consent order is similar to the provisions made by The Peoples Bank prior to the FDIC seizing that financial institution.

Community Bank & Trust and Freedom Bank were also casualties in the recession’s turndown.

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be joining her husband in a combined practice.

Dixon said the community is fortunate to add Dr. Terrelonge’s expertise, especially since he is fellowship-trained in geriatrics.

“We are pleased with what Dr. Terrelonge brings to this part of the market,” said Dixon. “This is a good location for him. And we are pleased to have a presence here.”

For patients, Dixon said there are advantages to a new practice including the fact there is no wait. For now, same-day appointments are often available.

Barrow Regional Medical Center will also be welcoming another primary care office in the Shoppes of Mulberry Park on Fence Road in Dacula.

noted, from 60.2 inches in 2009 to 47.66 inches in 2010 and 36.78 inches in 2011. Thus far in 2012, there had been 11.31 inches.

Garrett said the yearly totals give him cause for concern.

Snipes said the continued drought measures are wise for the four counties involved in the Bear Creek Reservoir project. The local rainfall is not the only factor in the reservoir’s health. He reminds that the rainfall within a 45-50 mile radius has significant impact on the flow into the reservoir.

The reservoir is currently at full pool and 6.74 million gallons of water a day is being processed at the water plant which recently received recognition.

The Georgia Association of Water Professionals honored the Bear Creek operation as Plant of the Year among 15-50 mpg plants and the operation earned a Platinum Award for the seventh straight year of 100 percent compliance. In addition, employee Georgia Calhoun was honored as Water Plant Operator of the Year.

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CHURCH NEWS Corner-Stone Church Preschool is serving the West Jackson area with classes for ages 2-5.

Visit www.corner-stone.org/ preschool or contact Director Kimberly Rewis at 678-5246986. Registration is open for Fall 2012. Call to schedule a tour. sss Center Union Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School from 7-9 p.m. through June 8 featuring Sonlight Express and snacks will be served.

Center Union Baptist is at 302 Ednaville Road in Braselton. sss Auburn First Baptist is hosting Vacation Bible School from 6:30–9 p.m. through June 8.

The theme is, “The Egypt File,” decoding the mystery of LIFE. Auburn First Baptist Church is at 1385 Sixth Ave.. in Auburn. Reach Pastor Chris Parkin at 770-962-1807 or visit www.auburnfirstbaptist.com sss Bethabra Baptist Church continues to bring “Amazing Wonders” to the community and surrounding areas through Summer Day Camp / Vacation Bible School through June 8, from 9 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

There will be fun, food, and excitement for ages 2 years through high school. Family night is Friday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. with free food and a carnival immediately following the program.

Van routes are available to those needing transportation.

You may pre-register your child at www.bethabra.org. Call

770-867-3755, The pastor is Landon Frymire. The church is at 1054 Old Thompson Mill Road (Hwy 211). sss Vacation Bible School at Bethlehem First UMC is being held this week 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. The Rev. Parker Benson can be reached at 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. through Sept. 2 (Labor Day) at the Campground Amphitheater at Fort Yargo State Park. sss Bethlehem First United Methodist Church hosts four worship services weekly. A communion service is held at 8:30 a.m. in the church chapel, followed by contemporary celebration at 9:30 in the fellowship hall, with a traditional service at 11 a.m. in the main sanctuary. The church has a second service at 11a.m. on Sunday mornings in the Worship Center. This service is called The Edge. Sunday school classes are available for all age groups beginning at 9:30 and 11 a.m. The church is at 709 Christmas Ave., in Bethlehem. The Rev. Parker Benson can be reached at 770-867-3727 or visit www.

bigwhitechurch.com sss Bush Chapel AME Zion will celebrate its 150th anniversary this year beginning with a banquet on June 8 at 138 Park Ave., in Winder. Tickets are available by calling 770867-1200. In addition to the banquet, a commemorative souvenir book is being printed.

The anniversary celebration will culminate on Sunday, July 8, with a program at the church. Bush Chapel was started in 1862 with a group of dedicated Christians who wanted to have church services. The current building was built in 1922 and has served the spiritual needs of the citizens of Barrow and surrounding counties since before the end of slavery making it one of the oldest churches in the county.

Bush Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is at 181 Horton St., in Winder, phone, Contact the Rev. Lynn E. Hill at 770-867-1200. or visit www.bushchapel.org sss Calvary Baptist-Statham is hosting Vacation Bible Schoolfrom 6-8:30 p.m. June 25-29.

The theme is “The Bug Zone,” and its for ages 3-13.

The pastor is Dr. Ronnie Healan. He can be reached at 770-725- 5164 or visit www. calvary baptiststatham.org.

Calvary Baptist is at 1975 Highway 82 in Statham. sss NGM (Neighbor Gospel Mission) camp for kids age 8 and up will be held July 9-14 at Calvary Baptist-Statham.

This week-long overnight camp is a Baptist sponsored camp for children to learn more about God and have fun doing so. For information and applications, call John Aaron at 770-725-5221 and leave a message . The fee is $130 per camper. sss Carter Hill Christian Church will dedicate its recently completed pavilion on Sunday, June 10, after the morning church services. Pastor Ben Parker and the congregation will dedicate the pavilion and then enjoy a covered dish luncheon under the roofed pavilion. The new structure will afford ample space for many enjoyable activities for the congregation and the community. Carter Hill extends an invitation to the community to attend the worship and dedication service that Sunday.

Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday morning worship at 10:30. Wednesday night Bible study is at 6:45.

The Minister is Ben Parker.

Carter Hill Christian Church is at 361 Punkin Junction Road in Winder. Call 770-307-1278 or visit www.carterhillchristianchurch.com sss Chapel Christian will host Vacation Bible School June 24-29 from 6–9 p.m. each evening. The theme is “Promises on Adventure Island.” The school is for children in preschool through middle school.

Friday evening will wrap up with a family night dinner and a show.

The church is at 776 Chapel Church Road (across from

Smith Funeral Home). Contact the Rev. Jim Stephens at 770867-2937. sss An End Time revival is planned by Church of God of Prophecy for June 8- 10 with services on June 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. and services on Sunday, June 10 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Rev. John Huff will be the speaker and there will be prayer for healings and deliverances. All are welcome.

The church is at 333 E. Wright St., on the corner of East Wright and King streets.

The pastor is Bobby Swafford. sss “Amazing Wonders Aviation” is the theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School being held at First Baptist Winder continues from 6-8:45 p.m. through June 8. Children from 4 years of age to 5th grade students are welcome. On Friday, June 8, there will be a huge family night with games and food.

Come be a part of this amazing aviation adventure. sss ReWinders meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at noon. The group is sponsored by First Baptist Church, but is open to anyone in Barrow County who is over 50, regardless of church affiliation. Attendees should bring a vegetable, salad or dessert to share, the entree will be provided. Lunch is served promptly at noon with a program to follow. sss See CHURCH NEWS, page 5A

OBITUARIES Ellen Marie Brooks

Died June 1, 2012 Ellen Marie Wiggins Carlise Brooks, 54, of Nicholson, died Friday, June 1, 2012.

Born in Atlanta, she was a daughter of the late Edward Wiggins and Estelle Carlise.

She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Jane Brooks, sister, Sandra Brock, and brother, Michael Carlise.

Survivors include her husband, Alfred Brooks; daughter, Ellie Mae (Roger) Martin of Nicholson; son, Don (Jami) Brooks of Villa Rica; sisters, Beverly Walls of Arcade and Susan Carlise and Melinda Carlise, both of Winder; brother, Lee Carlise of Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Jade Brooks, Jacob Martin, Hailey Martin, Dylan Martin and Molly Martin; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday June 7, 2012, at Revival Baptist Church with the Rev. Joel Shadburn, the Rev. Lloyd Hopper and the Rev. Larry Lee officiating. Jeremy Ray, Donald Brooks, Dwight Brooks, Jeremy Sullivan, Dale Ray and Bobby Skinner will be honored as pallbearers. Interment will in the church cemetery.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Revival Baptist Church 2269 Highway 332, Hoschton, GA 30548

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, June 7, 2012

Doug Bruce

Died May 30, 2012 Doug Bruce, 50, of Winder, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

Born in Ravenna, Ohio, he was a son of Katherine Villars of Ravenna, Ohio.

Suvrivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Cindy Bruce; son, Dan (Briggette) Phillips of Winder; daughters, Casey (A.J.) Barnette of Winder and Brittany (Chipper) Newberry of Statham; grandchildren, Gavin and Dakota Barnett, Brantley Newberry and Chloe and Jacob Duncan; brothers, David Bruce and Rusty Bruce, both of Ohio; and sister, Rosie Walters of Ohio.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Al Garvin officiating. The family receive ed friends at the funeral home on Saturday prior to the service.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, June 7, 2012

Dorothy Jean Garner

Died May 31, 2012 Dorothy Jean Garner, 75, of Winder, died Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral

Home, 35 First St., Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-654-0966,www. lawsonfuneralhome.org The Paper, June 7, 2012

John Patrick Green

Died June 5, 2012 John Patrick Green, 53, of Braselton, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012, Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-654-0966,www. lawsonfuneralhome.org The Paper, June 7, 2012

Eric Grayson Hollifield

Died May 23, 2012 Eric Grayson Hollifield, 52, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

Born in Asheville, N.C., he attended DeVry University and graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. He had a rewarding career in satellite communications with SPC Electronics American. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend whose work in the field of air defense technology has earned him the status of “Unsung Hero,” saving the lives of countless military aviators due to his career contributions. He touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Hollifield; son, Tyler Grayson Hollifield and daughter-in-law, Rachael, of Dacula; mother, Bonnie

Cagle and husband Thomas of Winder; and brother, Perry Hollifield and fiancée, Wanda Barker, of Covington.

He was preceded in death by his father, Grayson Hollifield. He maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Our world is a much better place because he lived. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society.

Smith Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

The Paper, June 7, 2012

Willie ‘Colonel’ King

Died June 3, 2012 Willie “Colonel” King, 69, of Winder, died Sunday, June 3, 2012.

He was preceded by his wife, Florence King and parents, Luther and Sallie Mae King. Mr. King attended Midway Christian Church and was a heavy equipment operator with Republic Services.

Survivors include his son, Steven King of Winder; siblings, Larry King of Athens and Robert King, Clyde King, Barbara King, Shirley Sleeper, Louise Wiley, Annette Kennedy, Annie Krieger and Cora Mae Wilkins, all of Winder, and Susie Nichols of Jefferson.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in

the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Hal Tapp officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, June 7, 2012

Teresa Mary Kull

Died May 31, 2012 Teresa Mary Kull, 84, of Lawrenceville, died Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Teresa loved her family and friends with all her heart and especially loved and enjoyed her grandchildren.

She enjoyed playing Bingo and crotcheting. She liked being a third of the Golden Girls with Mickey Landry and Marie Welisek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Kull, and grandson, Brandon J. Kent.

Survivors include her son, Joe Kull (Kathy) of Braselton; daughters, Terry Heath of Loganville, Anne Adams (Ron) of Lawrenceville and Linda Kent (Robby) of Lo-

ganville; brother, Tommy Hamilton (Marilyn) of Paoli, Penn.; sister, Mary Pizzi of Paoli, Penn.; grandchildren, Raechel Kull, Jamie Kull, Axel Almgren, Kyle Heath, Michelle Mathis, Ronnie Adams Jr., Lee Pierce, Steven Kent and SF4 Kevin Kent; great-grandchildren, Desiree, Adam, Tiffany, Emily, Kylie and Khloe; great-great-grandchild, J.J. Walker; nieces, Michele Walton, Mary Jane Hanson and Mary Pizzi Sewell; and a host of other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 4, 2012, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with the Rev. Juan F. Areiza and Father Albert Jowdy officiating. Memorials may be made to the Fisher House Foundation or St. Lawrence Catholic Church.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, June 7, 2012

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CHURCH NEWS from page 4A

Vacation Bible Schools abound during June sss First Christian Church will host Vacation Bible School June 25-29 beginning each evening at 5:30 p.m. with dinner.

Activities will continue until 8 p.m. The theme is “Babylon, Daniel’s courage in captivity.”

First Christian Church is at 275 N. Fifth Ave., in Winder, across from Winder-Barrow High School. Contact Pastor Jim Brooks at 770867-9056 or visit www. winderfcc.org sss First Presbyterian Church will host a music and art camp on Mondays from 9 a.m.

– 1 p.m. for ages 4-12 through July. The camp began June 4. Call 770867-2424 or visit http:// home.bellsouth.net/p/ PWP-fpwinder, through which interested parties can reach the church office any time day or night to leave a message or receive information and updates. The church is at 239 W. Candler St., in Winder. sss Vacation Bible School at First UMC of Winder continues from 9 a.m.

– noon through June 8.

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

The Rev. Terry L. Tippens can be reached at 770867-4594 or visit www. winderfumc.com. sss A summer craft and gift fair at First UMC of Winder will be held Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. More than 100 craft vendors are scheduled. Kid’s items, food vendors and new for 2012 – live music by The Oswald Brothers.

The proceeds will go towards FaithFest, which is Oct. 6. The church is at 280 N. Broad St., in Winder. sss New Hope Baptist Church, located at 211 Stapler Drive in Nicholson, will host a benefit gospel singing for pastor Kelby Maxwell of the Community Chapel Church who was injured in an auto accident. The singing will be on Friday, June 15, at 7 p.m. The featured singers will be The Michells and Gerald Sweatman. Call 706658-6545. sss Barrow County Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers for its 14th home being built in the Lochwolde subdivision. Habitat needs carpenters, plumbers, painters, dry wall workers, electricians or anyone willing to help. Workdays are on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 9 a.m. The address of the house is 921 Lochwolde Lane off Highway 81 in Bethlehem. The Habitat sign marks the spot.

Visit www.barrowhabitat. org or call 770-2777997. sss The House of Refuge Church of Winder is sponsoring a “Kick off the summer with The Next Generation day” at Fort Yargo State Park on Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Located in the Pioneer camp grounds of Section B, activities will include games, food, a scavenger hunt and ice cream. Children aged 4 – 12 years are welcome and may want to bring a change of clothing.

Everything is free, but there is a parking fee at the park. sss

Mt. Tabor Baptist Church will host a Bible School Explosion from 1–5 p.m. on Saturday, June 9. There will be crafts, games and entertainment by a special guest. A hot dog supper will be served after 5.

Everyone is welcome.

Mt. Tabor Baptist Church is on Ga. Highway 330 in Statham. Call 770-725-5564 for Pastor Blake Foster. sss Northside Presbyterian Church will host its annual Vacation Bible School fun week June 18-22 from 9 a.m.

– noon. All rising K4Rising 6th graders are welcome. Come join us as we seek to solve “The Case of the Puzzling Parables.” To register, call 770-867-4220.

Northside Presbyterian Church is located in Winder on Hwy. 11 North. Visit www.northsidepcaonline.com. sss Pleasant Hill Presbyterian will host Vacation Bible School June 24-28 from 6–8 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring food for the food bank each night. Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church is at 260 Pleasant Hill Church Road in Statham. Call 770-725-2404. sss St. Matthew Catholic Church will host Vacation Bible School June 11-15 from 6–9 p.m.

There will be activities, crafts and snacks and there is a $10 fee per child. Ages are 4-12.

Call 770-867-4876.

Six Masses are held each weekend – Saturday Vigil in English is at 5 p.m. and in Spanish at 6:30. Sunday masses in English are at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and a Spanish mass is held at 12:30 p.m. LifeTeen mass is offered at 6 p.m. Weekday mass is at noon on Monday; 7 p.m. on Wednesday; and at 9 a.m. on Thursday and Friday. Confessions are heard on Saturday at 4 p.m. or by appointment. Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is held in the chapel 24/7. All are welcome. St. Matthew is on Ga. Highway 8, three miles south of Winder.

The website is www. saintmatthewcc.org sss The Church at Winder will host Vacation Bible School June 11-15 from 6:30-9 each evening.

The theme is, “Babylon – Daniel’s Courage in Captivity.” The Church at Winder is at 546 Treadwell Road in Bethlehem. Call 770-8678888. sss Tyrus Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School June 11-15 from 6:30-9 p.m. All ages are welcome. Call 706-3511221. The church is between Commerce and Jefferson on the ThytiraBrockton Road. sss Union Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School from 6-9 p.m. through June 9. “Amazing Wonders,” will be the theme and the school is for ages 5 through 8th grade. Register online at www.winderubc.org.

Union Baptist Church is at 527 Union Church Road in Winder. Call 770-867-7273.

sss Winder Wesleyan Church is hosting “Amazing Wonders Aviation,” Vacation Bible School from 6:15-8:30 p.m. through June 7 p.m. Call the church office at 770-867-5629 to register. Winder Wesleyan Church is at 64 E. Midland Ave., in Winder.

Visit www.winderwesleyan.com sss

Maysville Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School from 6:30-9 p.m. on June 1014 for children from age 4 through fifth graders.

Register online at www. maysvillebaptist.net sss

Walnut Fork Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School, themed Amazing Wonders Aviation, from 5:458:15 p.m. through June 8 with dinner provided for ages 3 through fifth grade. Call 706-6543904 or visit www. walnutforkbc.org sss

Abundant Life Fellowship Church is hosting Vacation Bible School from 6:30-8:30 p.m. through June 8 for ages 3 through teens. “Adventures on Promise Island” is the theme. Food, fun and Bible lessons will be offered with a Friday night filled with special activities. Abundant Life Fellowship is located on Arcade Park Road. Call 706-543-0913. sss

Faith Baptist Church in Jefferson is hosting Vacation Bible School from 6:15-8:45 p.m. through June 8. The theme is Bug Zone. Call 706-367-8554. sss

Maysville United Methodist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School from 6:30-9 p.m. through June 8 with the theme as “Adventures on Promise Island.” sss

Nicholson Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School from 6-9 p.m. through June 7 for ages Pre-K through 12th grade. June 7 is Family Night with hot dogs and the trimmings being served for families. “Amazing Wonders Aviation” is the theme.

Sign up by calling the church office at 706757-3412. sss

Solid Rock Baptist Church in Maysville is hosting Vacation Bible School from 7-9 p.m. on June 4-8 for ages 2 through teens. The theme is “Sonlight Express, Jesus & Me.” Call Robin at 706-654-8257. sss

Jefferson Presbyterian Church, located at 243 Washington St., in Jefferson, will host Vacation Bible School from 6-8 p.m. through June 7. The theme is Super Heroes of the Bible.

Contact Meredith Bilow at mbilow@windstream. net or 706-372-0035 or visit the website at jeffersonpc.org. sss

Arbor Pointe United Methodist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on June 18-22.

The theme is SKY! Mark 10:27 comes to life as kids learn that everything is possible with God. In return, kids will learn to trust God. Bible School is for ages 3 (with parent chaperone) through 4th grade. Fifth grade and up can come

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The church property is at 489 Skelton Road in Hoschton; get directions on the website adn register online at www. arborpointe.org Contact Libby Christiansen at Libby@arborpointe.org sss

Center Union Baptist Church on Ednaville Road in Braselton will be having Vacation Bible School from 7-9 p.m. through June 8 featuring Sonlight Express as the theme. Snacks will be served. 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 from 6-8:30 p.m. through June 8 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. Contact 404-444-0072 or visit www.hoschtonumc.org sss

First Baptist Church of Jefferson is hosting Vacation Bible School June 10-15 from 5:30-8 p.m. with June 15 ending at 7 p.m. Amazing Wonders Aviation is the theme. Register online at www.fbcjefferson.org First Baptist Church is located at 246 Washington St. in Jefferson.

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Nice gesture helps justice make history Every now and then, you hear a story about someone who does something exceptionally nice for someone.

I just believe that there is a place in heaven for folks who provide activities like summer camps for children with chronic illness or physical challenges.

The same is true for folks who do nice things for people in the twilight of their careers.

This is one of those stories.

Carol Hunstein has served for the past few years as the chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. Serving alongside her is Justice George Carley, who was first appointed to the Court of Appeals by Gov. George Busbee. His colleagues elected him as chief judge of the appeals court.

In 1993, Gov. Zell Miller appointed him to the Georgia Supreme Court.

Next year, Carley will reach the mandatory retirement age of 75 and would have to step down. He has decided to do so later this year.

Hunstein and the other five justices decided to give Carley a parting gift. They elected him to serve as chief justice for the next month.

As a result of their action, Carley will be the only person in Georgia history to serve as the chief judge of both the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court.

I think that’s just a nice thing to do.

A few weeks ago, I was down in Glennville for a law enforcement appreciation supper. Justice Hunstein was there and we chatted for a moment. She seems like a genuinely kind person and I enjoyed our conversation.

What she did for Carley made me like her even more.

I don’t know Carley, but his resume sounds impressive. He’s a member of an

Harris Blackwood outfit called the Old Warhorse Lawyers Club. I don’t know what that is, but it sounds good.

From his picture, he looks like the guy that Hollywood would pick to play the judge, if you were casting a role.

I don’t know much about being a judge, but the folks who serve on the higher courts of our state become almost anonymous, accept among lawyers and judges.

A Superior Court judge has juries of local folks who come in and hear cases.

Their courtrooms sometime become places of high theater, as lawyers take center stage.

The appeals process is rather sterile. A light comes on and a lawyer makes his argument. He has limited time, so most choose to cut to the chase, so to speak.

Carley has been a lawyer for more than half a century and has spent 33 years on the higher courts.

For Georgia history buffs, he now becomes an answer to a trivia question. He joins the late Justice George T. Smith in that regard. Smith was the only Georgian who was elected to office in all three branches of state government. He served as a state representative, lieutenant governor and on the Supreme Court.

Interestingly, Busbee, who he lost to in the 1974 race for governor, first appointed Smith to the court.

I like it when people just do something nice.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear on the Sunday Life page and on gainesvilletimes.com/harris.

GOVERNMENT CONTACTS U.S. Rep Rob Woodall, 1725 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, 202225-4272; 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045, 770-232-3005,; woodall.house.gov.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss, 416 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202224-3521; 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1340, Atlanta, GA 30339, 770763-9090; chambliss. senate.gov Sen. Johnny Isakson, 120 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202224-3643; One Overton Park, 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Suite 970, Atlanta, GA 30339, 770-661-

0999; isakson.senate. gov State legislators District 45 Sen. Renee Unterman, P.O. Box 508, Buford, 30518, 770-9451887; renee.unterman@ senate.ga.gov District 47 Sen. Frank Ginn, P. O. Box 1136, Danielsville, 30633; 706680-4466; frankginn@ senate.ga.gov District 49 Sen. Butch Miller, 2420 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, 30504, 678-989-5301; butch.miller@senate. ga.gov District 25 Rep. Emory Dunahoo Jr., 4720 Walnut Lane, Gainesville, 30507, 770-534-0314; emory.dunahoo@house. ga.gov

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Scotch-Irish are set in their ways A couple of years ago, when I deemed it absolutely necessary to cross the big pond and investigate my heritage that had been seeded in Northern Ireland, I had the good fortune of being introduced to a renowned historian who, through greater good fortune, has become a friend.

Dr. David Hume is all eat up, as my people like to say, with the history of those wily Scotch-Irish, and from his post in Belfast continues to research, write and lecture on what some see as an odd collection of humanity.

After all, the ScotchIrish, historically, have allowed few rules of society, man or king. Especially king. Mostly, we make them up and call them the law as according to us.

Several months after I had spent a day in Belfast learning at the foot of a master of the history of my people, David wrote to ask if I would please consider endorsing a book he was writing.

Would I? Absolutely. I considered it quite a privilege. I have drawn both the admiration of many and the wrath of some because I adhere to the historically correct usage of “ScotchIrish” rather than the new-

Ronda Rich fangled (since the 1970s) use of Scots-Irish. As a result, in Northern Ireland, I am both loved and not.

Same as here. But that’s another story for another day.

I gladly wrote the endorsement. Recently, I received a copy of David’s fine work entitled “Eagle’s Wings: The Journey of the Ulster Scots and the Scotch-Irish.” Now we all know that academicians and most historians can be dry in delivery and overly intellectual in their telling of facts. Happily, David is not that way. This book is quite engaging and, at times, I laughed out loud.

He carries on in the finest tradition of Scotch-Irish storytelling.

For instance, the book is titled after the name of the emigrant ship, The Eagle Wing, which was named from Exodus 19:4: “Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagle’s wings,

and brought you unto myself.”

He writes that the ScotchIrish — a name they gave themselves because they were a race comprised of marriages between Scotland transplants with the Irish — left Northern Ireland for America’s Appalachians to “avoid oppression, to shun persecution and to be enabled to worship God according to their consciences.”

As any who know us know, we are one stubborn bunch. Odd. “Quare” as we call each other but rarely ourselves. We are set in our ways, often to a point of unattractiveness. But this pronounced trait served well their new country land when the men lined up with enthusiasm to fight against the king in the Revolutionary War. “A combination of strong faith, obstinacy and tenacity would lead them to achieve much during the revolution,” David writes in Eagle’s Wings.

And truly it did, for these immigrants were central to the colonies’ battles and wins in the Southern region. Without them, the British might well have been able to prevail despite the trouncing they had

received in Gen. George Washington’s North.

For this much is true: No Scotch-Irish worth his upbringing ever backed down from a good fight.

He points out that President Andrew Jackson and his vice president, John Calhoun, both descended from this opinionated bunch of transplants and in typical Scotch-Irish style, “they fell out.”

I laughed out loud at that passage. Oh, I wish I could tell you the number of times I heard that as I was growing up, “They fell out with each other.” We tend not to be reasonable in accepting a view different from our own.

This all helps to explain why I don’t cotton to those who criticize my continued, stubborn — and correct, I staunchly believe — use of the term of Scotch-Irish. As a result, I just fall out with them.

Ronda Rich is the bestselling 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.

Dreaming of Heather Locklear, and ice My wife likes to tell the story of how she woke me up one night by punching my arm.

We had just returned from a visit to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, and that was still apparently fresh in her mind when she slugged me.

As is sometimes the case when physically assaulted while sleeping, I awoke.

“Wh- ... why did you hit me?”

My eyes were barely open, but in the darkness of our bedroom, I could clearly see the red of her eyes.

“You know!” she harshly bellowed, then immediately went back to sleep.

I didn’t, of course. So, a little gunshy, I got out of bed, found a broom, and from a safe distance, tapped her gently on the shoulder with the broom’s edge.

“Uh hum, wake up, please, and explain why you struck me,” I softly suggested.

After brushing her a couple of times, she awoke and

Len Robbins offered an explanation.

She was dreaming that I was the coach of the U.S. Olympic basketball team, and, in her dream, I had succumbed to the advances of Heather Locklear. In the dream (and also, ironically, in real life), Heather was a spy for the Russian basketball team, and was trying to get our “team secrets.”

In our brief 2:35 a.m. conversation, my wife didn’t detail what secret or secrets I had given HeatherLocklear. I assume it was something like: “Hey, Heather, we have this player on our team. His name is Shaquille O’Neal.

We’re going to pass him the ball a lot. Be on the lookout for that.”

Anyway, we got a laugh about her absurd imagination.

“Next time you have a crazy dream, don’t punch me please,” I said as I eased back into my pillow.

“You interrupted a good dream of mine.”

“What was yours about?”

“Ice,” I said as I drifted back into the Land of Nod. While she was having a nightmare about betrayal and international espionage, I was fantasizing about ice – which brings me to my belated point (you’re welcome). Here it is: I like ice.

But as was the case in the interrupted dream of over a decade ago, ice satisfaction eludes me.

Two years ago, when we bought a new refrigerator with an icemaker, I thought my ice needs would be met for years to come. Not so.

Since we plugged in the refrigerator, the icemaker has produced frozen cubes of water very haphazardly.

One week, the tray will be full with cubes, then it will go on vacation for two weeks. We have had repairmen look at it. We have checked this, checked that.

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Can’t find anything wrong with it.

A couple of months ago, we figured out its wily ways.

Frustrated by the lack of edible ice, I went down to the local convenience store and purchased a bag. Then, I brought back the storebought ice and placed it in the refrigerator freezer, next to the empty ice tray.

Within an hour, our icemaker miraculously started working again.

Fast forward two weeks.

Same scenario. No ice in the tray, go down to the convenience store and purchase some store-bought ice. Voila! Ice starts flowing like wine into the tray.

In athletics, and in ice, the best motivation is competition.

Please don’t punch me.

Even with spending a dollar for a bag of ice once a week, I’m enjoying living this dream.

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

Send letters to editor@ clickthepaper. com; fax, 706658-0177; or P.O. Box 430, Hoschton, GA 30548.

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Saturday was the opening day at the Jefferson Farmer’s Market which provides local growers and producers with a location for selling their goods, including tomatoes and other produce, jellies and jams and handmade items.

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By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com Main Street Jefferson celebrated the opening of the Farmer’s Market on Saturday with a good turnout.

The eight vendors went home happy having made a profit over their $20 vendor fee. More vendors are expected to book booths in the coming Saturdays as more produce ripens.

Visitors went home with delicious breads, produce and homemade jams. The most anticipated item was fresh vine-ripened tomatoes.

One vender had enough to

sell and sold out quickly.

Main Street Director Beth Laughinghouse said, “I anticipate each week the number of vendors will increase as the gardens begin to come in. I had my first tomato sandwich of the season on Saturday for lunch and I am really looking forward to the second one!”

From now until September, people seeking fresh, Georgia grown produce and delicious baked items are invited to downtown Jefferson every Saturday for the Farmer’s Market from 7-10 a.m. Call the Main Street Jefferson office at 706-367-5714 for more information.

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Fishing and Boating Week is promoting recreation From staff reports The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation declare boating and fishing as unmatched leisure activities that help make a true connection with family, friends and the natural environment. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division encourages people of all ages to reconnect with their families during National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW), June 2-10.

“Outdoor recreation strengthens the family as a unit and children as individuals,” says WRD Chief of Fisheries Management John Biagi. “National Fishing and Boating Week is an opportunity to remind all outdoor enthusiasts to teach their children and others the importance of natural resource conservation while introducing them to an exciting activity that could last a lifetime.”

NFBW began in 1979 as National Fishing Week and was created to recognize the

tradition of fishing, to broaden the spirit of togetherness and to share the values and knowledge of today’s anglers with tomorrow’s anglers.

In the spirit of introducing new family members or friends to the sport of angling, Georgia is offering another free fishing day on Saturday, June 9. Georgia residents do not need a fishing license or a trout license in order to fish. Residents can fish on any public waters in the state including lakes, streams, ponds and public fishing

areas (PFA). Plus, residents do not need to obtain a WMA license to fish on a PFA or on Waters Creek on these days.

Free kids fishing events are scheduled across the state during the week to help introduce children to fishing. These events offer a healthy form of entertainment for kids and provide an excellent opportunity for beginning anglers to learn from experienced volunteers. Visit the WRD website at www.gofishgeorgia.com or call a WRD Fisheries Management Office.

High school tennis

A career complete Jefferson High’s Bost closes out high school career with single loss

By BILL MURPHY Regional staff Jefferson’s Zach Bost left quite a lasting first impression against any of his opponents on the high school tennis court when he chose to do so this season.

With a toss of the ball into the air and a powerful follow through with his right arm, Bost could deliver a serve that could register 125 mph on the radar gun.

Even though he often stayed away from muscling up on his power serve, in order to keep the ball in play and work on other portions of his game, it was always right there in his bag of tricks.

“My serve has always been one of my biggest weapons,” said Bost, an Appalachian State University signee.

Bost completed his senior season nearly perfect, losing only one match all year and twice in his career. For his efforts, Bost is The Times’ Boys Tennis Player of the Year.

Bost’s 6-foot-3, 180-pound frame can account for some of the velocity he can put on the tennis ball. Long arms and legs give him plenty of time to wind up and explode on the ball on impact.

Bost’s only loss as a senior was against North Oconee’s No. 1 singles player early in the season, just days after Bost had his wisdom teeth removed. Bost won the rematch when they met in the Region 8AA tournament at the end of the regular season.

Three years earlier was his first high school loss when, as a freshman, Bost lost to Athens Academy’s Scott Foster.

“Zach’s an athlete that only comes around only once or twice in a coaches career,” Jefferson coach Mike Paul said.

“I’m real proud of everything Zach’s

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Jefferson’s Zach Bost is The Times’ Boys Tennis Player of the Year.

been able to accomplish.”

However, the bulk of his ability comes down to the amount of time he spends working on the game, most of those hours with his private instructor Murphy Payne at the St. Ives Country Club in Johns Creek.

Each afternoon during the school year, Bost makes the drive toward Atlanta for a few hours of instruction from Payne. Now that school is out, training takes up about seven hours every day, and includes plenty of matches and tournaments.

Payne says that much of Bost’s ability with his serve comes not just from speed, but also from the way he shapes his shot so carefully. He equates changing up serve selection as to how a pitcher tries to get ahead of the hitter from the mound.

Payne says that Bost has the ability to hit 130 mph comfortably on his power serve. For the sake of comparison, that speed’s in the same range as six-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer.

“Zach’s a very talented tennis player,” Payne said. “As talented as they come.

“And covers the court very well.”

Bost credits Payne for all of his development. He says that having Payne as a private coach for more than a year now has not only sharpened his physical abilities and learned the total picture of becoming a great tennis player, but also helped with the mental side of the game.

“His coaching has been tremendous and is the reason I am the player I am now,” Bost said. “I dedicate my success to him.”

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“His coaching has been tremendous and is the reason I am the player I am now. I dedicate my success to him.”

Zach Bost about his private instructor, Murphy Payne

motorsports

Slack Autoparts 150 returns to Gresham Motorsports Park From staff reports NASCAR is returning to Gresham Motorsports on Saturday with the Slack Auto Parts 150 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East.

Opening ceremonies will be at 6 p.m. with the Mini Stock to be followed by the Sportsman/ Renegades, then Trucks and Outlaw Late Models.

Drivers in the NASCAR

K&N Pro Series will get their instructions just prior to the 8:10 p.m. start of the 150 lap race.

Ben Kennedy Racing is partnering with Slack Auto Parts Company for the race.

Slack Auto Parts and Ben Kennedy Racing began their partnership at the Super Late Model Race event at Gresham with Slack Auto Parts as the primary sponsor on the car to

promote this weekend’s Slack Auto Parts 150 at Gresham.

The event will feature many drivers who are the future stars of the sport.

“The Slack Auto Parts Company is very excited to be the primary sponsor of the #96 Chevrolet driven by Ben Kennedy,” said owner, Henry Slack. “Ben is one of the top

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Max Gresham’s No. 18 car leads the pack during last year’s Slack Auto Parts 150 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at Gresham Motorsports Park in Jefferson. Gresham won the event in 2011.

local softball

local golf

local soccer

First annual JHS softball alumni game set

$1 Million Challenge on at Legacy Golf

Local soccer academy holding tryouts

If you are a Jefferson High School softball alumni, you have the opportunity to take part in the first annual Jefferson Softball Alumni Game. Former players of slow or fast pitch softball at JHS are welcome and encouraged to sign up. The game is set for July 28 with a start time of 10 a.m. For more information, please contact Jefferson High School head coach Melissa Mullis at mmullis@ jeffcityschools.org.

Legacy on Lanier Golf Club will host daily qualifiers for the $1 Million Challenge running trhough June 21. The 25 players who shoot closest to the pin on Legacy’s Hole No. 10 during the qualifying period will be invited back to take part in the challenge on June 23 with a chance to make a hole-in-one for the $1,000,000 grand prize. In addition, contenders will also be in the running for prizes awarded to the Top 10 players. Call 678-318-7861 or visit www. lakelanierislandsgolf.com for more information.

The local Jefferson, FC Academy teams are continuing to host tryouts from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, at the Jefferson Parks and Recreation fields. The tryouts are for boys and girls in the following age groups: U9, U10 and U12. Players in the Academy are coming all the way from Hoschton. The local U10 Boys Jefferson, FC team recently conquered the runner-up trophy in the 2012 Extreme UFA Soccer Cup, held in Cumming.

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Focus on work ethic may find Bost playing as a pro And even though Bost was the best player for the Dragons, Paul didn’t see it as a conflict of interest having him train away from the team.

“I tell our athletes, if they want to seek private lessons, that’s OK,” Paul said. “Just as long as they are out there hitting.”

One goal Payne has for Bost is to improve his work ethic.

He says every day in practice is an exercise in “lighting a fire” under Bost to bring out the intensity he wants to see to match his physical ability.

“At the next level, if he improves his work ethic, I feel like he could play professionally eventually,” Payne said.

In college, Bost is leaving his options open to the coaches discretion as to whether he will play singles or doubles.

Appalachian State was eliminated in the second round of the Southern Conference tournament this season in Charleston, S.C.

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Chase Elliott finished 22nd at the Gresham track in ‘11 drivers in this action packed series and we know he will represent us well.”

In the parts business since 1928, Slack Auto Parts strives to provide the best service, with the best prices on the most recognized brand names in the industry.

For more information about Slack Auto Parts, visit www. slackautoparts.com. ”I am really excited to be returning to Gresham Motorsports Park for my third K&N Pro Series East

race,” explains Kennedy. “I am also very excited to have Slack Auto Parts on board for the race and would like to thank them and our fans for their support. We look forward to the weekend and hope to perform well with the #96 Slack Auto Parts Chevrolet.”

Kennedy’s consistent finishes thus far have him sitting second in points, just four points behind teammate Chase Elliott.

After partnering with the

Chris Beck picked 76th in draft The family of Jefferson High School alum Chris Beck is ecstatic with his Tuesday selection in the Major League Baseball draft – selected in the second round as the 76th pick by the Chicago White Sox. It’s his second time to be selected. In 2009, he was a Cleveland Indians pick in the 35th round.

The former Jefferson High pitching standout had the opportunity to play professionally after he graduated from high school in 2009, but decided to prolong the move by accepting a scholarship to play for Georgia Southern University.

While at Southern, Beck

has perfected the three pitches in his arsenal since his high school years. He was the 2010 Southern Conference Tournament MVP. Beck was named the Louisville Slugger’s National Pitcher of the Week

by Collegiate Baseball in April. Georgia Southern’s ace was named a preseason All-American by the same organization.

He had a career week which included his first save and 18 total strikeouts. The junior picked up where he left off in Atlanta and struck out a career-best 16 batters, including 10 of the first 14 batters he faced on Friday night, to up his total for the

Bill Elliott Racing Team earlier this year, Kennedy has added several late model races to his schedule.

Kennedy has competed in five late model features this year with the BER team and earned two top five and four top 10 finishes. Kennedy is a full time student at the University of Florida, and resides in Daytona Beach.

Another of the drivers expected to be part of racing’s future is Chase Elliott, son of Bill Elliott who will be driving the No. 9 Aaron’s/HendrickCars.com Chevrolet.

According to his biography, he was 6 years old, sitting on the No. 9 pit box at Indianapolis Motor Speedway when his father won the 2002

week to 18. He earned the win in the 4-2 victory over the College of Charleston after allowing just two runs in six innings.

During his senior year at Jefferson in 2009, Beck led the Dragons to a

Brickyard 400. With that victory, Chase’s heart was set on a career in racing.

He has a win and 11 top 10s in 17 career NASCAR K&N Pro Series East starts with his first victory coming at Iowa Speedway on May 19.

He is the only driver to finish in the top 10 in each race this year, and he finished 22nd at Gresham Motorsports Park last year. He has four wins in 11 career starts at Gresham in other series.

General admission will be $30 for adults, $25 for seniors 55 and older and military with children ages 12 and under admitted free. Pit passes are $40 and $45.

Find out more at greshammotorsportspark. com

Jackson Co. Rec

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com

School has ended and the Jackson County Recreational Department had geared up for summer sporting. With less than three months to the start of school and regular sports, multiple camps and tryouts have been scheduled.

The final U9-U12 Academy Players and U13-U14 Select Players soccer team tryouts will be June 12 at Lamar Murphy Park in Jefferson at 6:15 p.m. Call 706-207-8632 for information.

Also on June 12 is the final tryout for the U17 levels B&C Athena Girl’s soccer. It will be held from 7-8 p.m. at Hoschton Park. Email John Wells at jwells@ heilind.com for more information.

Kids looking to further their soccer skills can signup for two summer soccer camps. Hosted by Classic Soccer Academy, ages 4-14 are invited to attend for developmental training and ages 8-14 can also participate in the goal keeper academy. June 11-14 the camp will be held at Hoschton Park and July 16-19 at East Jackson Park. Call 706-693-0892 to register.

The North Georgia Elite Basketball Camp will be July 16-19. Cost will be $90 for pre-registration and $120 at the door. Grades 3-5 will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and grades 6-8 will meet from 4-8 p.m. Contact chelzeywatson79@gmail.com for more information and to preregister.

The Future Panther Football Camp, hosted by the Touchdown Club, will take place June 18-21 at JCCHS. Students in grades 1-8 are invited to attend and the cost with be $75 with checks made out to the JCCHS TD Club and mailed to P.O. Box K, Jefferson, GA 30549. Contact lianne.daniel@gmail.com for information.

Summer sports SOFTBALL camp calendar Lady Dragons Softball Kiddie

3-5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and grades 6-8 from 4-9 p.m. Contact Chelzey for more information and to pre-register: chelzeywatson79@gmail.com.

SOCCER

FOOTBALL

JCPR holding tryouts The Jackson County parks and recreation department will be holding U912, U13 and U14 academy tryouts for boys and girls June 4, 5 and 12. Call 706-207-8632 for more information.

JCPR to host camp A soccer camp will be held June 1114 at Hoschton Park and July 16-19 at East Jackson Park. The camp is hosted by Classic Soccer Academy.

Call 706-693-0892 to register. There will be a developmental camp for ages 4-14 and a goal keeper academy camp for ages 8-14.

Tavani Soccer Camp Coach Gregg Tavani will lead the annual Tavani Soccer Camp June 18-22 at the Jefferson Parks and Rec fields.

Entering its tenth year and third year coming to Jefferson, the camp is designed to be both intense and fun.

The camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day and is intended for boys and girls ages 6-15. Cost of the camp is $160 and includes a leather handstitched soccer ball, camp T-shirt and a personal player evaluation. Register online at www.tavanisoccer.com.

Camp at Jefferson High

The Jefferson High softball team will host a camp for young players June 11-14 from 8:30 a.m. to noon each day. College softball coaches, past college players and current high school players will assist in teaching softball fundamentals in a challenging but fun way. Cost is $60 until June 4 and $70 on the first day of the camp. For a registration form, email coach Melissa Mullis at mmullis@jeffcityschools.org.

Lady Dragon Middle School Softball Camp A softball camp for Jefferson Middle School students will be held June 11-14 from 1-5 p.m. each day.

College softball coaches, past college players and current high school players will assist in teaching softball fundamentals. The cost of the camp is $100 until June 4 and $115 on the first day of the camp. For a registration form, email head coach Melissa Mullis at mmullis@jeffcityschools.org.

BASKETBALL Elite Basketball Camp Chelzey Watson with North Georgia Elite will hold a summer basketball camp July 16-19. Camp will be broken into two divisions, with grades

Region 8-AA title and a 22-5 record. He finished the season with an 8-2 record, 0.68 ERA and 118 strikeouts in 61 1/3 innings pitched. He also excelled at the plate, hitting .338 with eight home runs and 26 RBIs.

Future Panther Camp Jackson County Comprehensive High School will host a Future Panther Football Camp June 18-21 for participants in grades 1-8. Cost is $75 per camper.

Make checks payable to JCCHS TD Club and mail to P.O. Box K, Jefferson Ga. 30549 or email lianne.daniel@ gmail.com for questions.

Mill Creek Youth Football Camp The Mill Creek High School football program will host of camp for elementary and middle school boys interested in learning the fundamentals and skills of football.

The camp will run July 9-12 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The cost of the camp is $85 and includes a T-shirt.

Camp registration is handled by Mill Creek Community School. Checks can be made payable to Mill Creek Community School, 4400 Braselton Hwy, Hoschton, Ga. 30548 or payment can be made in person.

Dragon Football Camp Jefferson High School will host the annual Dragon Football Camp July 16-20. Varsity high school coaches and players will share their secrets of success to the next generation of

Dragons. Ages 7-14 are welcome. This camp is strongly encouraged for all youth registering for the 2012 recreation season through Jefferson Parks and Rec. The cost is $60 (if registered for 7-12 Jefferson Rec tackle football).

Contact Colton Green at 706-3675116 or cgreen@jeffersonrec.com for more information or to sign up.

Apalachee High camp The 7th annual Apalachee football camp is set for June 18-21 for grades 1-8. Camp times are 9 a.m. to 11:30 and activities will be held at the AHS football field. Cost is $60 if registered before June 18 or $80 after June 18.

For information contact shane.davis@ barrow.k12.ga.us.

OUTDOOR Camp for the outdoorsy type The wild child who enjoys the outdoors would be right at home at the FFA Wildlife Camp, a weeklong residential camp for boys and girls. Held at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington, the camp has two programs-basic and advanced. See more at the website at www.georgiaffacamp.org.

Got info about a camp?

The Paper welcomes information about summer camps, summer team tryouts and other sports-related summer programs. Send information about the camp, tryout or program, including dates, times, age requirements and costs to sports@clickthepaper.com.

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All aboard for support of the arts in Hoschton

Popularity of eBooks grows at libraries

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com As the official start to summer approaches, the Piedmont Regional Library System, serving Jackson, Banks and Barrow counties, is noticing a significant increase in eBook patrons.

Whether for leisure, vacation or pool-side reading, residents are taking advantage of the popular program that has gained by more than 2,720 checkouts to date. Within the past week, the system has increased its number of available titles from 450 to 647, with a new familyfriendly twist.

Last month’s “eVent to Remember” hosted by the Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library raised an amazing $16,400, all to go toward the eBook program.

“With this generous donation, we will be able to expand the collection into books for all ages,” said Beth McIntyre, PRLS Regional Director.

“We now offer children’s and young adult titles as well. We are also able to raise the checkout limit from three to 10 eBooks. Patrons can have an additional five eBooks on hold, too.”

The PRLS hopes that the proceeds from the eVent will last the program through June 2013.

Because of the Friends’ generosity the average wait time per title is less than nine days, if there is a wait at all. Should two or more people be on the waitlist for a book, the system is able to purchase additional titles. Alongside this success, the system has expanded into an eBook Selection Committee that includes library staff throughout the region.

The most popular titles include “The Vow”

by Kim Carpenter, “Explosive Eighteen” by Janet Evanovich, “Witch & Wizard” by James Patterson. Other well-known titles on the list are “The Lucky One,” “The Litigators,” “Game of Thrones” and “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.”

A title that patrons should not expect to see on the Ebook list is the overly popular 50 Shades of Grey Trilogy. The erotic book that has taken the literary world by storm has become a refused title with the the Hall County Library System.

However, the PRLS has placed the trilogy, already with a heavy waitlist, on the shelves only.

Due to the eBook program now providing for all ages, the system felt that it would be better kept out of children’s hands if on the shelves of the adult section.

“It is easier for parents to monitor children’s reading when they can see the physical book,” McIntyre said on behalf of the PRLS. “We believe in intellectual freedom and in providing reading material that is requested by our patrons.

“We also believe that parents should be able to monitor what their children are reading. We thought offering this controversial title only in print was a good compromise,” said McIntyre.

Photos by Ramona Grace Evans

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council set sail for their Voyage & Gala Event to kickoff a weekend of community art appreciation and fun.

With a larger crowd than expected, the Opry House at Towne Center filled up with a crowd that enjoyed an Italian food buffet, musical entertainment by saxophonist Mi-

chael LaRosa and a silent and live auction.

Items up for bid in the silent auction included copper punch bowl sets, pottery, watercolor paintings, UGA memorabilia, gift certificates and more. With the live auction being a popular attraction, participants went home with a photography session, hall tree, large pottery pieces, a bear chainsaw art statue and a three-day cruise.

The most sought after item up for grab was a beautiful mosaic trash can which can

also serve as garden art or be adapted as a table around poolside or on a deck. The piece of art went for $305 and is planned to be converted into the base for a patio table.

More on the specialty item in an upcoming edition of The Paper.

Also at the Gala was the announcement was made of the Jackson County Shoot Out

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We now offer children’s and young adult titles as well.

We are also able to raise the checkout limit from three to 10 eBooks.

G.H. Kinney’s love of gardening, sharing still thrives

Farah Bohannon Columnist

G.H. Kinney has been fully supported and everyone enjoys the creations in the kitchen that he comes up with — some favorites being squash pickles, fried okra, squash relish, tomato juice and lots of canned veggies.

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G.H. Kinney shows off some of the small tomatoes which are among the items grown in the garden behind Bentley’s Assisted Living where he has lived and gardened for four years.

Bentley’s Assisted Living in Jefferson keeps its members active, healthy and busy by providing activities, games, social gatherings, holiday events, movies, dances and much more. Members are also able to express their own interests — this is true for G.H. Kinney, a loved and cherished resident who is an avid gardener.

In the backyard of Bentley’s Assisted Living, there are rows of green beans, tomatoes, okra, bell peppers, squash, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower and collard greens. This is Kinney’s main hobby and he grows to cook and serve others. It is an amazing sight to see all the lush greenery, landscaping and vegetation at Bentley’s .

G.H. says his knack for gardening started at the tender age of 5.

His mother was also a dedicated gardener, and he was always by her side when she worked. He remembers helping her pick different types of beans to include with that night’s dinner and he even had his very own cotton sack to store his produce while helping his mother.

By the time he was 12, he plowed a mule all day long. His secret to successful gardening was that he started young and never gave it up.

G.H was thrilled when he learned that he could continue to garden once he moved into Bentley’s four years ago. He has been fully supported and everyone enjoys the creations in the kitchen that he comes up with — some fa-

vorites being squash pickles, fried okra, squash relish, tomato juice and lots of canned veggies. He has even grown enough vegetables to distribute to Bentley’s staff so they can enjoy them with their families.

He truly cares deeply about others and is always willing to share his hard work.

Bentley’s staff is highly impressed with G.H.’s ability to grow some of the largest vegetables they have ever seen. He has grown cauliflower and broccoli that have been close to the size of a basketball! Staff members have also mentioned that the broccoli was so fresh that it lasted for several days — not to mention it is delicious and extremely healthy. He has also grown a collard that was so large that it fit into a 35-gallon trash bag — talk about vitamins!

Besides starting at a young age,

one of G.H.’s gardening secrets is planting marigolds around the vegetables to keep pesky pests such as geese, bugs, rabbits and birds away. He also puts fertilizer in the ground to start out. As the vegetables grow, he uses ammonium nitrate to help fertilization and growth.

If you did not grow up gardening like G.H. did, no worries — G.H. has a simple formula to produce delicious fruits and vegetables.

Plant it correctly, water with a soaker hose, not an overhead one, and lastly, do not over-water.

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@ gmail.com

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Entries in the Jackson County Shootout Photography Competition were on display and the winners were announced.

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A variety of artwork -- from woodworking to pottery – was displayed outside in Hoschton Towne Center and inside The Opry House at Towne Center.

Snapshot of the Arts was the theme for the newly-formed council’s first festival contest place winners.

Captured local scenes were the Hosch Brothers Store, Celestial Shoals, Little Hootie’s, Sells Mill, Ye Ole Station, Staghourn Chapel, the Braselton-Stover House, multiple courthouses including the Historic Courthouse, Hoschton United Methodist Church and more. Honorable Mention was presented to Adam Pace for his piece, “The Cauldron” from Hurricane Shoals, which was framed in rustic wood. Third place went to Charlie Parr for a snapshot of the “Hosch Brothers Store” and second went to Morgan Lytle for “The Original Jackson County Courthouse.” Also capturing first place was Adam Pace for his photograph of “Celestial Shoals at Hurricane Shoals.” Each matted and framed picture was for sale at the Gala and the Festival.

As auction winners and participants left the doors of the Opry House, many were

excited for the Festival on the following day. With a successful kick-off and fundraiser under their belts, the HHAC rested in preparation of a day of family fun, art appreciation and enjoyment.

HHAC Festival Vendors were in place to welcome the crowds for the Hoschton Heritage Arts Festival “Snapshots of the Arts” that begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday June 2.

When Kings Hill, a fourman Christian singing group, took the stage at 10 am, spectator numbers began to build. With five performers, three demonstrations, more than 50 vendors and four tasty food options, travelers both local and widespread enjoyed an array of activities focused on art appreciation.

Inside the Opry House, multiple artists displayed their work.

Throughout the day Re’gie Kennedy, Hoschton artist,

demonstrated acrylic portrait painting by capturing the likeness of her model, Martha Martin, with every stroke.

Other demonstrations were colorful melted crayon wax art by Margaret Threadgill, Alpaca wool dying with Kool-Aid by the Mockingbird Hilltop Farm and chainsaw art sculptures by Mal McEwen.

Visitors enjoyed and purchased many types of artwork to the tunes of Kings Hill, David Leon, country singer, Fiddler Danny Ray Cole, and the Chattahoochee Chain Gang Bluegrass Musicians. Some went home with pottery, tie-dye shirts, baskets, paintings, jewelry and more.

As the crowd that had remained strong throughout the eight hours fizzled down, the board of directors of the HHAC said they were proud of the immense success that both the Gala and Festival had drawn in their first

year.

Robbie Bettis, chairman of the HHAC Board, shared her enthusiasm and appreciation of all the work that the HHAC members had given toward the events.

With such tremendous support shown by the community, the council is excited

and ready for their future summer events.

The first Concert on the Veranda will be on June 9 and will continue to be on the second Saturday night of each month until October. Free to the public, the first event with have Doug Thompson as Elvis from 8-10

p.m. at the HHAC headquarters, located at 74 White St., in Hoschton.

Membership information is online at hoschtonheritageartscouncil.com and information on how to signup for upcoming art classes and meetings is available as well.

HSJC rehomes clothing, furniture, more at ReTail For The Paper JEFFERSON – Already in the business of rehoming homeless and abandoned animals, it was a natural fit for the Humane Society of Jackson County to open ReTail, a thrift store located in downtown Jefferson at 96 College St. Through its research of 15-plus shelters, HSJC found that a number of them have opened thrift stores to help with operating costs. To show its commitment to the future shelter, the Board of Directors opened the store last fall.

ReTail has quickly made a name for itself by offering thrift store prices at consignment store quality.

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Donors and local stores alike have helped with the success of ReTail by donating wonderful pieces of furniture, such as this dresser. Below: A four-legged customers checks out the finds in the pet section.

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Sometimes, unfairness is built into the culture Dear Margo: We are not originally from the U.S. We are from Asia. In our culture, the parents’ property goes to sons, and they give daughters whatever they can afford. Last time they went back home, they signed over all the property to their sons. One brother (the oldest and our mother’s favorite) was responsible for all of the finances of the house and other decisions.

When they came back, my mother lost her job.

I helped them buy a twobedroom condo. Now she is getting some unemployment, and they are just surviving financially and are extremely happy to be a burden on me. It was my mistake to sponsor my parents to come to the U.S. They don’t know any English, and I have to do all the bill paying, grocery buying, coordinating of medicines, etc.

My husband is unhappy about this, so it’s causing

Dear Margo stress in my personal life.

What bothers me is that they have given everything to their sons. They should have stayed with them. I have paid them back every penny they spent on my education and marriage. What should I do or not do? — Stuck in the Middle.

Dear Stuck: While it is an admirable part of your culture to look after the elders, I would say you have certainly done your share.

Given that you are now cross-cultural, I recommend that you encourage your parents to return home. It would be fair to tell them you are not able to support them any longer, and it is

harming your marriage.

Your brothers, according to custom, are their proper heirs and should be the ones to look after them.

Let your parents know that being adrift in a country where they cannot speak the language or even go shopping cannot be comfortable for them. If you withdraw from the situation, I think they will, indeed, return to Asia. I am not quite certain why they came. Do not let them guilt you into continuing with things as they are.

— Margo, equitably Dear Margo: I was in a terrible relationship with a man for seven years. That ended five years ago with our engagement and the birth of our child. In the time since, I have accepted that I made many willfully ignorant/naive decisions and have absolutely no desire to be with him ever again.

My reason for writing is that I feel stunted by this

past experience. It is the only one I have ever had, but I find myself sabotaging new relationships. I am a bit standoffish in general, but I’m taking things to extremes with a perfectly nice, decent guy by finding flaws in him that just aren’t there. I sometimes feel that expressing my hurt and disappointment to the old boyfriend might help me move past this. Is it something you would recommend?

— Road Blocked Dear Road: I doubt that confronting the old boyfriend who was neither good nor nice would be cathartic, or that you would even be “heard.” I don’t think exorcising that damaging experience would come from railing at the source of the damage.

The positive part of where you are now is that you seem able to examine, if not analyze, your patterns of behavior, and a therapist would be a better bet to talk

WORKING IT OUT

to than the bad boyfriend. I think you’ll be surprised at how successful you will be, with professional guidance, at putting the past behind you, understanding it and not letting it color a current relationship. — Margo, progressively Dear Margo: My fiancee, whom I’ve been seeing for five wonderful years, is moving into my house in a few weeks. Our wedding (first for both) will be in December, and I couldn’t be happier. I have four oil paintings that an ex made for me nearly a decade ago, and I think they are quite good. They’re all abstract, but they do represent places and memories specific to that relationship.

The relationship ended years before meeting my current partner, and I’ve had these paintings for so long that I no longer ascribe any special emotional meaning to them.

Before discovering their

connection with my past relationship, my fiancee always commented favorably on the paintings, but now that she knows their origin, she doesn’t want them displayed. I understand and respect her feelings, and I actually share her opinion.

Do you have any ideas as to what I could do with them?

— Looking for a Solution Dear Look: Your situation strikes me as being about maturity. In a perfect world, your intended would not have jealous or competitive feelings — but she does, so I will answer the question you asked. Offer the paintings to a not-for-profit in your town or a women’s shelter, or put them on Craigslist. — Margo, pragmatically Dear Margo is written by Margo Howard, Ann Landers’ daughter. All letters must be sent via the online form at www.creators.com/ dearmargo.

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will be asked June 11 at their 6 p.m. meeting to authorize county staff to negotiate a long term property lease with the Humane Society of Jackson County to allow for construction and operation of an animal shelter on property owned by Jackson County. The commissioners are also being asked to authorize staff to negotiate an agreement related to the County’s utilization of the Humane Society’s Animal Shelter once it is completed and in operation.

Humane Society supporters are being asked to attend the meeting in the jury assembly room of the Jackson County Courthouse.

sss Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries every other week at their clinic at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder. Upcoming dates are June 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 21, 11, 25 and 26 . 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 animals in heat or pregnant. Visit http:// www.leftoverpets.org. Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-978-5226. sss

Savannah River Productions will present “Love Letters” at 7:30 p.m. on June 8 and 9 and at 3 p.m. on June 10 aat Cultural Arts Center, located at 202 Cherry St., in Commerce.

Tickets are $15 adults, $14 seniors, $5 students/children and $12 for groups of 8 or more.

See www.savannahriverproductions.org sss Crawford W. Long Museum is offering Summer History Camps including Discoverer’s Camp, for rising 4th to 7th graders is Tuesday - Friday, June 12-15. Discover where the “Past is Still Present.” Explore local history and heritage through foods, games, history walks and crafts. Preregistration required and space is limited. Call

the museum at 706-3675307 for more details or go to www.crawfordlong. org sss All community members over age 21: Children in foster care need you to speak for them.

You are invited to join a class for new CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) which begins Tuesday, June 26 and finishes July 24. Tuesday, June 26, will give you information about what it means to be a CASA and how you can get involved. This will be an accelerated class, with some online segments and four class meetings at the Community Center in Braselton.

See www.piedmontcasa. org or contact Annette@ piedmontcasa.org or call 706-387-6375.

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Humane society’s thrift store generates interest, funds “Our store is very inviting. It’s like walking into someone’s home,” said Lisa Doster, ReTail manager, noting that the most frequent comment she hears is how neatly arranged the merchandise is. Customers have a lot of good things to say about ReTail: “This store is a gem tucked away behind Crawford Long Museum in downtown Jefferson,” said one customer, posting comments online. “The prices are excellent and they carry a large variety of items for the home and clothing (including cocktail and wedding dresses).”

Comments from other customers are, “If you love shopping at thrift stores, you have got to check out ReTail! Great people and some great finds!” and “Great thrift store! Excellent prices and selection. I scored a great deal with the bag sale, too!”

A new customer told HSJC that her sister had shared with her “…the best kept secret in Jackson County.”

Local businesses have helped tremendously through donations, advice and by spreading the word including Countryside Antiques, Second Impressions and Ritzi ReRuns. Area veterinarians’ offices and other businesses are wonderful about putting out flyers.

“And the volunteers who help at the store are priceless,” Doster said.

ReTail offers both gently loved and new pet supplies and the store is pet friendly – customers are welcome to bring their leashed and friendly pets along with them to shop. And, customers can often visit with some of HSJC’s adoptables who help out at the store, too.

While the main reason for the thrift store is to raise operating funds to save animals, it also gives the organization a variety of other bonuses.

“In addition to offering treasures at an affordable low cost, we can also provide resources and information on spay/neuter, give people the opportunity to volunteer, assist people with working with their pets, give us a place to rehabilitate and socialize rescues or just plain showcase them, and more,” noted Doster.

“The community has been very encouraging and supportive of our efforts with this store and to get a shelter. I hear so often people thanking us for the work we do with and for the homeless animals of Jackson County.”

ReTail, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday-Saturday, is always looking for donations and volunteers. Call 706-224-

9133, or visit the web site at http:/hsjcretailthriftstore.weebly.com/ or follow the link from www.hsjc.com.

About the Humane Society of Jackson County Established in 1998, the Humane Society of Jackson County was the vision of native Marjorie Butler, who worked with Bob and Sandy Wells to make her dream a reality. A low- and no-cost spay neuter program for low-income families was started in 2006, and in February of 2007, the group got its Department of Agriculture License and began rescuing and placing homeless animals. In 2008, volunteers launched a courtesy placement program to assist with animals who needed re-homing that the group could not accommodate, since it currently operates through an all-foster home network. In 2011, the organization launched its capital campaign to raise funds for the shelter and opened the ReTail Thrift Store, located in downtown Jefferson behind the Crawford W. Long Museum. HSJC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and donations are tax deductible. Community meetings are held the second Tuesday of the second month of each quarter at various locations. Visit the web site at www.hsjc.com, call 706-3671111 or e-mail hsjc1111@gmail.com.

Buy a paw print for new shelter During the month of June, the Raise the Woof campaign is hosting a Paw Print Fundraiser in honor of Adopt-AShelter Cat month.

“We are asking local businesses to sell our preprinted Paw Prints for $1 and in return give their customer a Raise the Woof brochure,” said Claibourne Jordan, Shelter Campaign Director of the Humane Society of Jackson County.

“This is much more than a fundraiser – it will help to build awareness about the animal shelter project,” said Jordan.

The business that sells the most Paw Prints or makes the biggest donation will be awarded a prize. Also, businesses will be promoted through HSJC’s facebook page (www. facebook.com/HSJacksonCounty). With more than 805 “likes” on its page, a business should benefit from participating in this fundraiser.

If your business or place of employment would like to participate, contact Jordan at 706-424-4607. Visit www. raisethewoof.weebly.com or www.hsjc.com

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Services 000 011-Adult Care LIVE-IN ADULT CARE Full-Time.

15 yrs. Exp. Good Ref. 770-539-4805

055-Landscaping Irrigation & Landscaping Installation & Service C- 678-794-2701 O- 706-867-6666

063-Misc.

Services Stay Caught Up!!

Summer Tutoring 770-536-6898 Water Irrig & Landscape Installation and service C-678-794-2701, O-706-867-6666

Announcements 100 150-Instruction LINE DANCING Cha Cha’s Event Hall 5522 Hwy 129 South, Cleveland, GA. Tues Classes starting June 5th. 404-388-6632; 770-315-9131

160-Lost & Found LOST: DOG. 4 mos old female. Gold color with pink collar.

Gainesmill Rd. area, Friday. Name is Princess. Reward.

404-775-4443

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

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

The Times will not be held responsible for any issues that may arise after the first day of publication. classifieds@ gainesvilletimes.com 770-535-1199 YOUTH EXPLOSION REVIVAL at Gainesville Church of God, June 6-8 at 7pm. For more information please call 770-532-3211 or visit website at www.ggacog.com

Jobs 200 210-Adult Care: Help Wanted Experienced CNA or LPN needed.

Responsibie for daily care of a ventilator patient. Please send resume to: hdfurey@yahoo.com

240-Medical HOMENURSE INC. is seeking qualified individuals to provide personal in home care to patients in Hall, White, Dawson & Forsyth County areas. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older, have own transportation, be able to pass a CB, DT, MVR, & exhibit the ability to perform household chores.

For more information visit our website www.homenurse.net

Find it.

Buy it.

Sell it.

Automobiles Furniture Livestock Computers Jewelry

240-Medical

250Offices/Clerical

285-Truck Drivers

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 770-297-7564 (CORRECTED FAX# FROM EARLIER AD)

Administrative Assistant/ Bookkeeper needed.

Peachtree Software.

Respond to jobs@victory915.com

CANADIAN DRIVER NEEDED Local co. needs Long Haul Driver - US and Canada. Clean MVR, DOT physical, Background Check. Obtain passport. 5yrs OTR exp. Call Dustin 770-532-3181

245-Misc.

Help Wanted GENERAL CLEANERS Flowery Branch area.

Part-time, 5pm-9pm.

M-F and every other Sat. Experience helpful but will train.

Successful Background & Drug Screen Conditions of Employment. Please call 800-219-1405.

Leave Name, message & number

Are You Made for Aldi?

ALDI is HIRING: •Cashiers (starting pay $10/hr) •Shift Managers (starting pay $14/hr) •Assistant Managers (starting pay $20/hr) It takes a unique person. Someone who is dedicated, who excels in a supported, team-oriented environment and is ready to do what it takes to earn the rewards - like higher wages, generous vacation time and great benefits that come from a successful career at ALDI With more than 30 yrs in the industry, we are the leading select-assortment grocer and one of the largest food retailers in the world with over 4,000 locations.

HIRING EVENT: Thurs, June 7, 2012 from 7am-12pm & 1pm-6pm LOCATION: Aldi, 834B Dawsonville Hwy., Gainesville, GA 30501 BENEFITS: *Medical & dental Ins. *Generous vacation time *Paid Holidays *401k REQUIREMENTS: *HS Diploma/GED *Avail to work nec. hrs. & shifts between Mon- Sat, 5a-10p *Avail nights/wkends *Drug screening/ Background Check *Ability to lift 45lbs. *Position will average 25-30 hours a week ALDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No Calls Please Exp’d Commercial Landscapers needed.

678-873-0311

FRONT DESK CLERK NEEDED Hotel in Helen, GA. Rm & board +Salary Needs to live at Hotel.

706-892-9607 Gainesville State College accepting applications for the following F/T benefit eligible position CUSTODIAN (2nd shift) on the Gainesville campus. Duties include cleaning offices, classrooms and restrooms. High School diploma/GED required. Knowledge and floor cleaning experience preferred. For full description and application procedure visit our website www.gsc.edu & link Staff Positions Application deadline: 12pm, June 8, 2012.

An AA/EEO Institution IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! •Material Handler •Forklift stand-up & sit down, •Assembly •MIG Welders •Order Pullers.

Call today for an

Appliances Call and place your ad today in the Classifieds!

770-535-1199 or 1-800-395-5005

interview!

770-287-2406.

WE NEED YOU NOW!!

FT/PT, daily work, get paid in 72 hrs. Deliver the AT&T Yellow Pages in CummingsDawsonville area.

Must be 18yrs+, have DL, Vehicle & insur.

Call for info 800-422-1955 ext 1 8:00A-4:30P, Mon-Fri

Gainesville State College is accepting applications for FT benefit eligible Disability Services Specialist position on the Gainesville campus.

Duties include providing C-Print Captioning for hearing impaired and deaf students. Candidates must type 50wpm, good spelling and grammar, strong organizational and note-taking skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule and 1 day a week until 7pm. C-Print Captioning will be provided. For full description and application procedure visit our website http://www.gsc.edu/ employment & link Staff Positions.

Application deadline June 6, 2012 An AA/EEO Institution

255-Part Time Help Wanted Church Accompanist (Pianist/Organist) for Sunday worship, Wednesday evening choir practices. Education/experience important.

Passion to serve the Lord through music essential: firstpc@windstream.n et or 706-865-9796.

SAWNEE EMC: is seeking a General Clerk I (Custodial/Maintenance Support Worker) (part-time position) to perform janitorial and meeting set-up duties.

Requires some heavy lifting, high school diploma or equivalency and a valid GA driver’s license.

Related experience is preferred. Hours: Availability for alternate shift assignments and irregular work hours. Applicants must present completed Corporate application form prior to 5PM, June 11, 2012. Application forms available at 543 Atlanta Rd., Cumming.

EOE-M/F/D/V. Drug-Free Workplace (www.sawnee.com) The Title Exchange seeks Part-Time OFFICE HELP to assist Mgr. 2days per wk. Fax resume to: 770-531-7747

280-Trades MECHANIC needed to maintain fleet of Tractor/Trailers. Must be experienced, dependable, drug free and willing to work. Apply in person Mon - Fri, 8-4pm 875 West Ridge Rd, Gainesville,GA 30501 770-535-8347 WELDER- Exp’d.

Custom fabrication work w/artist. Bckgrd ck. 770-297-7733

285-Truck Drivers Rogers Cartage Company is looking for drivers 10-14 days out (no local or regional) Our drivers get paid: for 34 hr HOS resets $20 for every live load and unload an extra $50 for every Canada trip.

Applicants must have following: Minimum 6 months Class A Tractor Trailer Experience.

Tanker/HAZMAT endorsements.

Salary and benefits include: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Benefits ($16-$68/week) Paid Practical Miles - .43 loaded/.34 unloaded Call Brian at 800-507-8848 ADVANCED DISPOSAL accepting applications for CDL-B Drivers.

Excellent pay/benefits. 7yr MVR needed.

Apply in person: 8880 Old Federal Rd, Ball Ground, GA 30107. EOE. Drivers

Driver

CDL Drivers Needed Tuition Paid by Federal Grants or VA Benefits.

770-614-6022 or 1-877-GET-A-CDL Call and see if you Qualify in 5 minutes! dtruckschool.com OWNER OPERATORS +COMPANY DRIVERS NEEDED. for freight coming out of TX. All 53' dry van. Home weekley.

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

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

MUST BE AT LEAST 23 YEARS OF AGE, VALID CLASS A CDL, 24 MONTHS OTR experience

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

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 Cemetery Plots.

Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Garden of Masonic. Paid: $2148 Asking: $1300/negot 770-967-9367 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 Side by Side Plots Memorial Park Sprucelawn Gardens $2500/negotiable.

770-967-6433

345-Furniture DINING SET- New! Bistro metal, 36x36 glass top, 4 Chairs.

Including Round Oriental Rug & Pad. Retail: $600: Asking $300.

2 New Ballard 25” Backless Counter Stools. Leather, nail head trim., Retail: $560; Asking $250/ both. 770-965-6619 Formal Dining Room Hutch $1200; Buffet- cherrywood, marble top, $700; Sofa Table - cherrywood, marble top, $500; 2 End Tables- Cherrywood, $200; 706-599-6989 FURNITURE SALE. Everything must go.

All items in ex. cond.

Bedroom set, $1500; Sectional leather sofa $400; Dinette set, $1200; Wshr & Dryer, $250; Deep Freezer, $150 Gas Grill, $100.

678-943-3373 QUEEN SETPillow-top, Brand New! $175. Still in plastic 678-617-7353 TWIN BED- with box springs.

Good Condition. $75.

678-316-9100

350-Guns Heritage Revolver22 cal Convertible 22LR & 22 Mag. Made in USA (Rough Rider) 6-1/2 barrel with safety. New in Box. New Holster, New Hard Case.

100 rounds of L.R. 100 rounds 22 Mag. All $300.

404-406-8981 M-1 Garand Rifle.

U.S. Springfield Armory. Brite Bore.

T/E-2MW1+, Mfg- Feb., 1942.

Serial #SN518292 .

Exc Cond. Original WWII Rifle. Certf. of Authenticity. Phil, 706-778-0206

357-Lawn Equipment IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: OTR TEAMS DEDICATED •All new 2011 & 2012 trucks: Cascadias and Prostars •Matching 401k •Pay Raises •Company Paid Life Insurance •CDL-A and 12 mos OTR exp •Major Medical & Dental Available after 90 day Apply By Phone Mon-Fri., 8am-5pm 877-826-4605 or online: www.drivefortango.com

BUSH HOG- DR Pro 15 Walk-behind.

Elect strt. Used 5x.

Selling due to health. $2000. 770-531-1463

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, June 8 from 8am-9am.

To pre- order call Arkansas Pondstockers

800-843-4748

770-535-1199

365-Misc.

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

706-878-0164 CAST IRON/MARBLE TABLE $100 Dryer; $75; 2 old Outside Benches $100 ea; Round Breakfast table & 2 Stools $100 or $200 for all 770-374-3369 HOT TUB- Less than 2yrs old. Seats 5.

Like New! $3500.

770-231-6886 MAILBOX - 16 door, Type 3. Apt or Mobile Home use. USPS approved. New! Never used! Orig cost: $1200; Sell for: $650/obo.

770-598-0243 SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIG., black on sides, chrome on front, 2 yrs old, $125; STRETCH GO-KART, $100 obo. 678-232-2843 TRAILER - Horton Hybrid Trailer. 8’wide x 16’ long. Enclosed V-nose. 4 wheel electric brake. White, Like New! New: $4195; Sell: $3000.

Call Terry at: 706-867-0018

370-Musical Instruments Electronic Organ Lowery G160. Upper & lower keyboards, bass & swell (volume) pedals.

Programmed rhythm & many treble & chord voices, Etc. Like New w/matching bench. $395.

706-352-4473 Organ - Hammond w/bench $8000; Clavinova Yamaha. $1500. Both Never played. $9,000/both 770-869-7988

380-Pets & Supplies AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD - Pups.

Registered. 4 males, 4 females, Ready May 21st. $350.

678-630-3761 CHIHUAHUA Puppies. 2 black, long coat males, 1 choc. male w/black mask.

Hand raised by Mimi and Granddaddy.

No puppy mill here!

CKC reg., shots, wormed, starter kit.

Parents on premises. $250 & up. Cash only Please. Call 706-677-5229 or 770-262-9957 DOG CAGE, large, 43x27x21, $85; Small DOG CAGE, 36x24x23, $45.

770-781-4427 FREE KITTEN To loving home. Boy & girl, grey & white. Do not want to separate.

(706) 244-4808 FREE KITTENS9 wks old, Yellow, Females 770-536-3717 FREE to good home, Lrg Male Cat. Neutered, all shots. No dogs. 678-316-1114 JACK RUSSEL pups white/Black spots, wormed, 1st shots, tails docked, $250 ea. 678-457-9782 MINI DACHSHUND Pups. $150 ea.

770-287-8392; 678-617-0117 TINY TOY POODLE AKC. Shots/wormed, various colors, females. $350.

706-865-1640

397-Yard Sale N’BORHOOD YARD SALE- Evanwood sbdv. at Lauren Marie Dr & Davenport. June 8 & 9th, 8 o’clock am.

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, $530 & 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.

410-Apartments Unfurnished

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

Hurry-$99 Rent Move-In Special (wac). For details 770-533-9220 IVY MANOR2BR/1.5BA. $575/mo.

770-614-8804 NEWLY RENOVATED Townhomes for RENT. $875 /Mo, 4BR / 3BA. BE THE FIRST TO MOVE IN! Call (404) 812-8913 Oakwood- 2/1.5,yrd, safe, C/H/A $605$645. 678-357-5044 OAKWOOD- Duplex. $565/m. 2BR, laundry rm, carpet. Prvt drive, nice yard.

678-997-9833

420-Condos For Rent 2 BR 1.5 BA condo.

In town. $700 / mo.

Call 770-534-3788 2BR/2BA- 1 Level. $750/mo. + dep.

770-534-1036 FLOWERY BR. 2/2.5 $850. 1 car gar. www.callapartments. com 770-287-1456

425-Duplexes For Rent 2BR- $645; 3BR $695. In City. Nice!

678-637-4052 Oakwood- 2/1.5,yrd, safe, C/H/A $605645. 678-357-5044

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

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

SUN HOMES 888-246-2803 countrysidelakelanier.com EHO WAC 2/1 $590/R $500/D paint, bsmt, no pets.

Appt. 770-536-4433 3BR/2BA Partially fin. bsmt. Lake-front $1150. Great location!

770-539-4400 2BD/2BA In City. all appl. fenced, $950.

770-616-8889 3/1 on 2 ac., 1 mi. from East Hall School, water, lawn care & some furn. incl. No pets. $795/mo + $500 dep. 770-654-6859 3BR/1BA, Sardis area. $700/mo, $700/dep. Lawn care included. No pets.

770-967-0099 4BR/2.5BA, like new, cul-de-sac., $1400. 770-781-4427 Lease To Buy- 5BR Colonial, In-law ste, lake sbdv. $1395/mo or $249,900. Owner/ Broker 770-621-9000 Oakwood 3/2. $850.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com Oakwood- 3/1.5, big fenced yrd, $850 770-374-2502 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

460-Mobile Homes for Rent 2/2, 1 acre lot, Nice, $100/dep. $500/mo.

E. Hall 678-316-0009 2BR/1BA $475mo. incld gas & water.

770-530-8547 3/2 RABBITTOWN $620 +dep. No pets.

770-714-1992 3BR/2BA- $550/mo No pets.

770-535-2035 Clermont 2BR/2BA $140/wk. Free heat/ water 770-654-4073 CLERMONT- 2BR/ 1BA. Private lot.

770-841-9974 FLWRY BR. 2BR/ 1BA, C/H/A $475mo; $200dp. Ref req. No pets. 770-967-3071 LRG. 3/2 dbl wide, 1 ac, Lula, fireplc. rent/lease purchase.

770-365-9610 Murrayville 2/1. $550 includes water & yard upkeep. No pets 770-536-5377 N. HALL, 3/2. W/D, air, $150/wk.

678-936-3658 NICE 3/2 on pvt lot in N. Hall. $150/wk (770) 540-0800 (770) 540-5978 Starting at $85/wk 2&3BR, N. & S. Hall & Gainesville.

770-534-7596

465-Roommates Wanted Braselton- Mature Female to share home. Private bath.

770-354-7348 Lrg Room with priv bath. Cable/computer access. No dep/Util fee. Free meals. $120/wk.

678-943-5143

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465-Roommates Wanted

610-RVs & Travel Trailers

735-Autos for Sale

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

TRAILER - 2008. 40’ Goose neck.

Enclosed Car Hauler.

Race Car Trailer.

Triple axle. Exc Cond. $9900/obo.

770-654-5154

FORD 2005 Free Star Ltd. Mini Van. 7 pass, Like New! 71,500mi.

Under wrrty.

706-865-9373

470-Rooms for Rent $95/wk Furn rooms w/ 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 500 515-Condos for Sale 2BR/2BA- 1 Level. $97,000.

770-534-1036 FOR SALE for Limited Time before LEASING 3BR/2BA, Candler Square Condos. $115k. 770-531-7707

VIKING Pop-up Camper. A/C, heat, sink, stove, portapotty, awning, 1 queen, 1 king & 1 twin size bed $2800.

678-634-3024 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

Wheels 700 710-Antique Cars/Trucks

FORD 2009 Fusion, black, local trade, $13,444.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 GEO 1995 Tracker $2,650 or 1998 4WD Geo Tracker, $3,200.

Both good shape OR 1972, 1 owner, Plymouth Valiant Duster, $2400. Dr. John Raber, Dahlonega 706-429-6767 HONDA 2007 Odyssey EX-L, 93K Desert Rock, Nav, DVD, fog, tow. 678-450-7311

745-Import Autos

540-House for Sale - North Hall

CADILLAC 19662dr, $7500 PLYMOUTH 19472Dr. $8500 Both Great Cond.

770-503-5036

$89,900 3BR/2BA Reduced, Beautifully Remodeled. N. Hall.

100% Financing USDA. Mtg under $500/mo (with current int. rates) 770-718-8422

CHEVY 1973 Nova.

Total restoration.

New Cond. 350ci, auto, A/C, leather, cust dash. Must See! $9000/Firm.

770-654-5974

750-Motorcycles

553-Investment Property

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

706-778-4978

HONDA 2000 Valkyrie Interstate Trike. Runs Great!

Always garaged. One owner. $16,500.

770-965-2268 Cell: 404-697-3362

For Sale By Owner: Commercial property $220K 102 Raven Street, Gainesville, GA Access to property by appointment only Contact:do_south@att .net

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

Very Good Cond!

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

735-Autos for Sale

YAMAHA 2007 Silverado. Black, 13k, loaded. $3300.

770-983-3170

BUICK 2003 Century, gold, lthr, local trade, 82K, $7,999 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

Recreation 600 605-Boats & Marine CAPE COD-Bullseye 15’8” Daysailer & trailer, newly refurbished. $6800.

770-503-1232 CHAPARRAL 2006.

Sunesta 216. Deck Boat. Xtra Clean.

Shallow cove must sell. $22,500.

770-531-1346 Cimmarron- 15 ft, 50hp Yamaha motor, trolling motor, fish finder, vest, boat cover, trailer.

Lake Ready! $3250.

770-718-7850; 770-869-0020 FLATS BOAT, 16 FT, 40 HP Johnson, galvanized trailer, $1800. 706-745-1852 LAKESCRAFT 1988 29ft. Pontoon.

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

770-560-4595 SILVERTON 1992, 34’ AC. newly decorrated, new bottom paint, 2 cabins & 2 baths, $61,500.

770-318-9777

610-RVs & Travel Trailers

BUICK 2003 Rendezvous CX silver, local trade, 1 owner $7,444 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CHEVY 2011 Cruze, black, LTZ, lthr, nicely equip, $17,656 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CHRYSLER 2006 Pacifica Gold, Loaded,DVD $11,999 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 FORD 1987 Crown Vic. Baby blue w/wht vinyl top, 127k, new tires, tint, Premium Sound. Very Clean. $2500/obo.

678-850-6944 FORD 1996 Mustang GT. Cnvt. Blk w/tan top, Exc Cond. $6000.

706-864-3377

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

VOLVO 2003 S80, very low mileage17,500 miles. Garage kept, clean cond., all records, $13,750.

770-533-2350

FORD 2003 Mustang, silver, convertible, auto, $6,555.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

755-Sport-Utility Vehicles

CADILLAC 2005 ESV, black, nav., DVD, snrf, $21,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 JEEP 1984- CJ7.

Incredible Jeep! $25,000 invested.

Too Much To List!

Call for details.

Asking $12,000.

706-867-9904

JEEP 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited, Black, lthr, $10,999 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

LAND ROVER 2006 Range Rover Sport, blue, loaded, $29,791 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

765-Trucks CHEVY 2004 Silverado. Ext Crew Cab. Spray in bed liner, 61k. $9500.

706-429-8969

DODGE 2007 Dakota white, 4wd, local trade. $15,555 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

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12,288

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4dr, sdn, se, gray, 67k, miles, p7712

17,288

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sdn, 4dr, auto, lx, blk, 10k miles, p7767

2010 honda element

2wd, 5dr, auto, ex, gray, 22k miles, 26119a

2wd, ex-l, auto, tan, 109k miles, p7797

13,688

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2008 jeep wrangler

17,588

$

4wd, 4dr, unlimited x, red, 62k, p7752

20,788

$

2008 honda accord

4dr, auto, ex-l, wht, 80k miles, 26500a

18,788

$

sdn, 4dr, v6, auto, ex, bronze, 22k miles, 25402a

5dr, ex, gray, 44k miles, 25612a

ex-l, w/res, & navi white, 34k miles, p7770

20,988

$

2009 honda civic hybrid

16,888

$

4dr, w/lthr, blk, 43k miles, p7766

2011 honda pilot

29,488

$

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2009 honda odyssey

22,888

$

2009 honda odyssey

$26,288

15,988

$

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2011 honda cr-v

4wd, 5dr, ex-l, black, 16k miles, 26368a

13,388

$

2011 honda civic

2010 honda accord

4dr, auto, lx-p, slvr, 22k miles, 26233a

2006 honda pilot

23,988

$

5dr, ex-l, w/res, green, 44k miles, 25937a

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27,488

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