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Superintendent search continues Hitzges named as assistant superintendent; Howard returning as head of curriculum

By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com The Jackson County Board of Education has interviewed four applicants to succeed Dr. Shannon Adams as superintendent of the Jackson County School System.

Interviews with the four candidates under consideration as the new superintendent were held April 19. The session was the next step in the process to identify Adams’ successor. He had announced last fall he would conclude his educational career at the close of this school year because of health concerns.

After the interviews, Chairwoman Lynne Massey-Wheeler said she thought the interviews went well.

“Today went well — we have some good candidates and we had good conversations,”

said Wheeler. “We need some time to digest and think about our next step which may or may not include additional interviews.

“It was incorrectly reported [in another publication] that our attorney told the judge on Tuesday other interviews would be held,” said Wheeler. “Our attorney told the judge that we may or may not have additional interviews. We would only know that after the interviews…”

Also at the April 19 gathering, the Jackson County Board of Education accepted Dr. Adams’ recommendations for two new central office staffers.

North Jackson Elementary School Principal Jamie Hitzges has been named Jackson County Schools’ Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Information Services, effective June 1.

He will replace Dr. Jeff Sanchez, who is retiring.

On the North Jackson Elementary website, Hitzges has posted a note to parents, students and the school community. While he said he was making the announcement with sadness, “I have had the good fortune to be the principal at North Jackson Elementary over the last year and a half and I have learned a great

deal. There are so many faculty, parents and students that I have grown to love, even in my relatively brief time here,” said Hitgzes.

“Frankly, North Jackson is a great place. “...I appreciate all of the support that I have received while at NJES and will hold many memories near and dear to my heart. My hope is that our paths cross again and that I see all of our students walk across the JCCHS stage for graduation. That will be the ultimate reward,” said Hitgzes.

Also approved by the board was the recommendation of April Howard as Director of Curriculum and Accountability. She will fill the position being vacated by the retirement of Kathy Miller, although Miller will stay on

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Rivers Alive & roadside cleanup Site wrong for 55

and better villa

Planning board to recommend rejection of change of conditions

By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com

HOSCHTON – A 55 and better community proposed within an undeveloped single-family residential subdivision along Ga. 53 will not be recommended by the Hoschton Planning and Zoning Commission.

Now one resident asks what is going to be built if this project doesn’t happen. “Are we going to be looking at a dirt pit for the next 10 years?” asked Barbara Ezell.

The Beverly Searles Foundation of Duluth proposes to take 14 acres of the 119-acre subdivision parcel for the construction of 72 multi-family residential units for persons 55 and older.

Duplexes and quadplexes with one- and two-bedroom units are envisioned to be rented for a monthly average of $560 for single-bedroom units and an average of $625 per month for two-bedroom styles in the onestory villa design.

Hoschton Senior Village would need a change of conditions since the multi-family proposal does not adhere to the city’s Land Use Plan nor the Comprehensive Plan, according to consultant Guy Herring of McFarland-Dyer & Associates.

Phillip Searles said he is applying for low-income tax

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Teams of volunteers tackled duties along several locations on Saturday as a part of a Barrow-Jackson Rivers Alive cleanup effort. The coordinated effort included trash pickup around highway bridges, along highways and along Mulberry Walk.

These group of workers including WinderBarrow High Key Club members handled cleanup along Ga. 124 and along the Mulberry River. The goal of the effort was to keep debris out of the Mulberry River. See more at ClickThePaper.com Other chances to cleanup will come during the May 12 Spring into Recycling Day sponsored

by Keep Jackson County Beautiful.

credits provided by the federal government through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the states based on population. He said the village would be attractive to the parents of those living in the area who want to be closer to their grandchildren. He described a secure and agreeable community which would likely be managed by Fairway Management of Missouri, a component of the equity investors in the project.

Searles made note of a USA Today article in which analysts suggest it will take a generation for the housing market to come back. Currently, the only projects being built are multi-family and senior housing.

The property is adjacent to Hoschton Park and near West Jackson Primary School, so traffic was a major concern expressed by residents and planning board members. With a YMCA proposed to be an amenity for the project, that could mean added traffic generated along already-busy Ga. 53. Several residents said the lack of a police department added to the traffic worries.

“I’m not sure 53 can handle that as a two-lane highway,” said board member Chuck Fisk.

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District Engineer honored at Braselton reception

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com Politicians clad in business attire flocked to the Braselton Town Hall last Wednesday to honor Bayne Smith, the newly named Georgia Department of Transportation District Engineer.

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In an effort to celebrate Georgia Cities Week, themed, “The Magic of Cities,” the Mayor and Town Council of Braselton chose to celebrate Smith’s new title.

In attendance were familiar faces such as Hoschton Town Clerk Cindy George, Oakwood City Manager Stan Brown and Winder Mayor David Maynard.

As Smith will coordinate initiatives of the GDOT in 21 counties, officials from each jurisdiction made their way to Braselton to show their support. Other influential politicians present were Gwinnett County Commissioner Mike Beaudreau and State Senator Frank Ginn.

Smith began his career with degrees from rivaling schools the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. Following college, he took his first position at the GDOT developing the state’s intelligent transportation management system, the Georgia Navigator. In 2001 he joined the URS Corporation to act as an engineering, construction and technical services consultant.

Recently he was given the title of District One Engineer covering Northeast Georgia, of which

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Braselton Councilman Tony Funari, left, welcomed District Engineer Bayne Smith and Deputy GDOT Commissioner Todd Long to the reception.

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Commissioner Crow seeking chairmanship

Guy Spicer announces for BOC’s District 1

From staff reports

From staff reports

Jackson County District 1 Commissioner Tom Crow announces his candidacy for chairman of the Jackson County Commissioners.

A lifelong resident of Jackson County, Crow has served as District One Commissioner for the last seven and a half years. He lives on a family farm that has belonged to his family for 70 years. He now works at Crow’s Lake Family Farm along with my brothers.

“Following the example of my parents of giving back to the community, we open our farm to events such as trail runs to raise Crow money for The Tree , Alzheimer’s, Williams Syndrome, school booster clubs, the 4-H Club and churches,” said Crow.

He and his wife, the former Nadine Morgan, a school teacher for 42 years, will celebrate their 42nd anniversary in June.

Their son Brian is married to the former April Hembree from Rockmart and they live in Atlanta with their children, Garner 7, and Greer, 5. Daughter Jennifer and her husband Sam Moore and children, 3-year-old Tripp 3 and 10-month-old Maddie, live in Jefferson.

Crow list his community service involvement to include the Jackson County Area

Chamber of Commerce of which he is a past Chairman, Scout Master for Troup 158 in Jefferson and the Jackson County Farm Bureau of which he is a past president.

Crow spent more than 25 years as a member of the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department and he was a charter member of the Jackson County Fireman’s Association.

Crow previously served on the Jackson County Water & Sewerage Authority and was a member of the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Board and the Jefferson Little League. Crow has also been a supporter of Jefferson and Jackson County FFA, Jackson County 4-H and Jefferson Athletics.

Crow attended Jefferson High School, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia.

“I am also a member of Jefferson First Baptist Church and am actively involved with the Food Bank Ministry,” said Crow.

“As Chairman, I would make our government more transparent and work with the citizens to have the kind of government that they deserve,” said Crow. “As in the past years, I would continue to support the Chamber of Commerce and the Industrial Development in their efforts to bring jobs to Jackson County.”

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Traffic was major concern related to multi-family Chairman Richard Shepherd noted that a traffic study had been conducted when the original proposal was made four years ago that included the involvement of the YMCA of Georgia’s Piedmont.

Jean Beck said her concern extends beyond transportation infrastructure.

She said the lack of business, including a grocery store, would be a negative. Searles said his residents would shop locally, especially at the Dollar General.

Residents asked about a guarantee of the Y’s participation now. Shepherd said negotiations are under way but there is no guarantee.

Searles said if the Y did not participate, a community center with a library, exercise gym and other features would be built for the villa residents. He also is talking with Jackson County Transit

to provide a fixed route to and from the Y from other locations in the county.

The Monday session was the second public held on the request. More than two dozen residents attended the hearing and several offered comments relating their concern about traffic.

Board member John Schulte said Searles had provided a high-quality presentation but he considers the current zoning – low density residential – to be the proper zoning for the property.

Board member Tracy Jordan said she had received considerable feedback from citizens and said her opposition to the proposal would be based on that feedback.

The board voted unanimously not to recommend the change in condition to the Master Planned Development project to the city council.

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SEARCH from 1A in a part-time position to administer a grant program.

Adams said he has received positive comments about the appointments.

See more on those comments at ClickThePaper. com Since March 2, the field of Superintendent candidates was narrowed from more than three dozen.

Sound fiscal and personnel management are desired with classroom experience and upper level management experience.

The Georgia School Boards Association is assisting the board in seeking, evaluating and determining potential candidates for the position but the decision from here is up to the board members.

Guy K. Spicer of Jefferson recently announced his candidacy for District 1 Jackson County Board of Commissioners.

In 1996, Spicer purchased land in Jefferson and in 2000 moved his family from Gwinnett County after their house was completed. He has been married to Faye Chastain Spicer for 30 years and together have three children, Kristen Rae Spicer Wyre, 26 (married to Dr. Hadley Wyre), Russ Spicer, 23 and Kevin Spicer, 21. All three children Spicer were graduates of Jackson County Comprehensive High School and each has studied at the University of Georgia.

Spicer is a licensed and practicing professional engineer gaining 33 years of experience in various aspects of design and control of public water and wastewater treatment and/or distribution. During this tenure, he was awarded two United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) patents designed to provide optimum operational efficiency, one for water production facilities and their distribution systems and the other for wastewater treatment facilities.

For 18 years, Spicer has as well gained legal experience as a licensed and practicing attorney in various aspects of Georgia law.

He says he believes his legal and engineering experience provide a unique base upon which appropriate decision making can be

made while serving on the Board of Commissioners. He has served for the past two years on the Jackson County Planning & Zoning Commission and continues to do so.

Guy is an elder at Hope Crossings Church in Jefferson. He is a past chair for the committee for Jackson County Young Life on which he and Faye served for more than eight years to help introduce and build the Young Life ministry in the Jefferson and Jackson County school systems.

Spicer says his reason for running for county commissioner is to bring transparency and accountability to the citizens of District 1. Also, he wants to insure fiscal objectives are managed like any household budget by not confusing “desires” with “needs,” and prioritizing essential needs over desires.

Spicer says he believes the county needs to insure essential services like law enforcement and fire/EMS are adequately funded and supported.

Consistent with Spicer’s fiscal views, he is an advocate of individual freedoms and believes that these freedoms abound in taxpayers’ ability to keep as much of their pay checks as possible. This also means that government needs to side with the individual taxpayer whenever possible instead of finding legal ways for county government to be justified in reducing individual rights, whether directly or indirectly. He is a strong believer in the Bill of Rights, including the right to bear arms.

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Area welcomes GDOT’s Bayne Smith he is a native.

“It was our honor to introduce Bayne to elected officials throughout the region,” Braselton Mayor Bill Orr said.

Area offices that Smith covers are Athens, Gainesville, Lawrenceville, Cleveland, Clarksville and Carnesville.

GDOT Deputy Commissioner Todd Long was also among those attending the reception to recognize Smith.

As GDOT road construction continues throughout downtown

Braselton, it was understandable that Mayor Orr and Town Council would want to honor someone with whom they will be working

so closely. This partnership has a strong future as Braselton continues their efforts to improve the town streetscape.

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Jefferson Police search for dogs that killed goats Jefferson Police

POLICE REPORT

■ On April 26, a pack of four dogs entered the enclosure at Jefferson Academy where seven goats were on loan. Several goats were killed ■ On April 27, the owner of pet goats on Lawrenceville Street reported three goats had been shot as had several birds. Several weeks ago, his cat has also been shot.

■ On April 29, a goat owner complained a pack of wild dogs attacked one of her goats and killed it. She describes the dogs she has seen as a black dog and two brownish-colored dogs.

■ As of April 30, the pack of dogs remained at large in spite of large-scale efforts to track the animals. Because of the proximity of the attack of goats is so near school playgrounds and residential areas, efforts have been stepped up to locate the dogs.

■ A burglary and theft by taking was reported April 29 from a Cobb Street location. Two tool boxes and a University of Georgia Sanford Stadium replica were taken. The victim recovered the replica from a man who had the item in his possession.

■ Black Velvet Whiskey was located in a vehicle stopped after reports were made of dangerous driving. The car almost struck another vehicle headon. After seeing the failure to maintain lane, the 2006 Toyota Corolla was stopped and the driver was charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane.

■ The driver that drove away from On the Run with a gas nose nozzle still in her white BMW agreed to pay for damages on April 27.

■ Two vehicles parked at a Westmoreland Drive address were entered April 29. More than $700 was taken from a Ford truck along with several prescription pills.

■ On April 26, a pedestrian was struck by a tractor trailer driving in the Quick Trip parking lot just after 8:10 p.m. The pedestrian was bleeding from the back of his head and his movements were limited. He was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for treatment. The truck driver said he did not see that man walking through the parking lot.

■ A simple battery incident was reported April 25 when parents were exchanging their child at Country Inn & Suites.

■ A vehicle was damaged April 23 at a Bryanwood Drive location when vandals sprayed the windows of a vehicle.

■ The air conditioning unit from a Jett Roberts Road residence was taken April 24.

■ A financial transaction card fraud situation was reported April 23. Three unauthorized charges were made on

a Jefferson resident’s debit card. A possible suspect was identified to authorities.

■ An entering auto was reported April 30 on Public Square. A female’s purse was taken from the unlocked car but a cell phone was left behind.

Braselton Police ■ An entering auto report was filed April 24 from the Shell Station on Thompson Mill Road. The victim reported her cell phone and a key was taken.

Through AT&T, she was able to locate the phone at a Hoschton address.

■ On April 30, a driver reported his vehicle had been damaged when another vehicle’s tire blew. Tire tread damage the victim’s passenger side and knocked off the passenger side window.

■ A stalking case was reported April 25 from a Broadway Avenue location.

Police advised the victim to seek a temporary protective order from the Jackson County Courthouse after she recounted several of the situation in which the suspect, a former boyfriend, came onto the property of her employer and other locations.

■ A customer who purchased several plants at S &S Ace Hardware on April 26 loaded another flat of plants valued at $84 into her vehicle and drove away.

Efforts are being made to contact the customer to return and pay for the additional plants.

■ Scratches and dents were reported on a trailer parked outside the Pilot Station on Highway 53 on April 26. The driver went inside and returned to find the damage.

■ A teenage employee of Kroger is being harassed by a man who always tries to talk with her as she retrieves buggies from the parking lot. On April 27, police advised the store to maintain the recordings it has of the 40-year-old balding man approaching or watching the teen.

■ A driver speeding 88 mph in a 70 mph zone was stopped April 28 along I-85 near mile marker 129. The driver was nervous and had a lot of ash and marijuana seed on his shirt. Asked if there was marijuana in the car, the drive opened the plastic cover of the door switch to reveal a baggie that had a strong smell of marijuana. The driver was cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and speeding.

■ Gas was stolen from a vehicle parked at Braselton Antique Mall on April 29. The suspects damaged the gas tank to obtain the fuel and also took glassware, tools and pottery from the back of the van.

Seeing and experiencing some of the firearms training that law enforcement officers undergo was one part of the Citizen’s Police Academy 10-session training concluding this week.

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Citizen’s Police Academy taking aim at the range

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com The Jackson County Citizen’s Police Academy, led by Andy Garrison, set their sights on the Braselton Police Department Shooting Range during last week’s session.

With the 10 sessions already eight under way, the participants have gained a wealth of knowledge on crime scene investigation, jail operations, terrorism awareness and more.

The eighth session on April 24 afforded the class the opportunity to shoot two of the weapons used by the Braselton Police, focusing on use of force and firearm safety.

On site were multiple officers who assisted the citizens in targeting and shooting the Kimber tactical .45s and the M-4s.

These weapons, as well as the vehicles driven by officers, are funded solely on seized drug money, leaving the annual budget of $1.2 million for salaries and adminis-

trative costs. Also outfitted in 70-pound protective vests, the department is fortunate to have four SWAT-qualified officers and one paramedic on staff.

In conversation, Sheriff candidate hopeful Andy Garrison said he feels there is a need for more support of the Braselton Police.

“There is so much potential, with the addition of a drug enforcement sector along K-9 officers, the funds acquired by the team could afford the department more gear and resources to better take care of the community,” he added.

As more businesses and individuals make the move to Braselton, there is a need for a stronger police department. With certification behind them, they have utilized their resources to provide for community outreach. Alongside the Braselton Police, the Jackson Citizen’s Academy was enlightened on proper firearm use and earned an overall good time at the range.

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CHURCH NEWS New Beginning Baptist Church, located at 4403 Winder Highway in Flowery Branch, will host Homecoming on May 6 with special singing by “The Wilson Sisters” from Cleveland.

There will be food after the morning worship service. Everyone is welcome. Call 770-5977742. sss The Kingsmen, gospel music’s most predominate Quartet, will be performing at White Plains Baptist Church at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. The group has

been uplifting listeners with their unique style since the conception of the group in 1956. They have countless records, Grammy nominations, four Dove Awards, induction into the “Gospel Music Hall of Fame” class of 2000 and “The Christian Music Hall of Fame” in 2008. The church is located at 3650 Hwy 124W, Jefferson, Georgia Everyone is welcome.

Call 706-367-5650. sss The Athens-Elberton District Older Adult Day of Fellowship will be hosted at Bethlehem

First United Methodist Church on Thursday, May 17 with coffee and registration at 8:45 a.m.

Dr. Gary Whetstone

will be the keynote speaker and there will be music, prizes and a catered lunch. sss

Union Baptist Church is planning a community outreach event for May 4-6. A free parent’s date night out is set for Friday. Enjoy a free Italian dinner and then a night of comedy, magic and music while your kids enjoy games, snacks and movies in the upper building. Or you can drop the kids off while your go out for an evening on the town. Call to reserve a spot. A special service honoring public servants is also planned that night.

On Saturday, car repairs, a car wash, free hair care and a free financial workshop will be offered. The free car

wash is from 10 a.m.

– 2 p.m. and the financial workshop is from 3 – 4:30 p.m.

A free concert and cook-out is planned for Sunday, May 6, from 1-4 p.m. Free music, BBQ, hot dogs and blow-ups will be on hand. Bring the entire family for food and fun. sss

a daughter of the late James Emory and Mary Wright Nalley. Mrs. Skelton retired from Jackson County Board of Education where she was a high school teacher for many years. She also was a teacher with Jefferson High School. Mrs. Skelton was a member at Victory Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Sunday April 29, 2012, in the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Mobley, the Rev. Swayne Cochran and the Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. Interment followed in Evans Memory Gardens. Those honored as pallbearers were Jesse Fowler, Jay Fowler, Clay Fowler, Trey Beck, Trent Beck, and Chuck Tolbert.

Survivors include her husband, David V. Skelton; son, Mark Fowler of Jefferson; stepdaughter, Jessica Rogers of Hoschton; stepson, Chad Skelton of Jeffersonville; grandchildren, Clay, Jesse, Jay and Summer Fowler; stepgrandson, Lucas Rogers; sisters, Maggie Hutchins and Joyce and Buster Covington, all of Jefferson; and a number of other relatives.

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ated from the University of California at Berkeley with a B.S. degree in Electrical EngineerUeberschaer ing.

He worked for AT&T’s Bell Labs in Murray Hill, N.J., where he met his future wife, Janet Marie Gargiulo. He completed a M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering at New York University. Fred and Janet moved to Boston, Mass., where he worked for Mitre Corporation. In 1965 the family moved to Madison, Conn., where Fred first pursued a Ph.D. degree at Yale University, then took an engineering job at General Dynamics in Groton, Conn. He changed careers to become a stock-market day trader and the family moved to Dunwoody in 1979. In 1988 Fred became a Professor of Electronics at DeVry University in Decatur. He retired in 2006 and shortly thereafter, he and Janet moved to Hoschton. Fred was an avid competitive tennis player and also enjoyed skiing, bicycling, swimming, gardening, playing duplicate bridge and chess and listening to classical music. His good nature and friendship will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Ueberschaer, and brother, Werner Ueberschaer.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Janet Ueberschaer; son, Ron Ueberschaer; daughters, Karen Schnur and Audrey Callahan; grandchildren, David Carley, Stephanie Schnur, Sarah Schnur, Grace Callahan, Megan Callahan; and sister, Renate Benjamins.

Flowers will be appreciated or contributions may be made to Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation, P.O. Box 547, Tenafly, NJ 07670 www.childrenscardiomyopathy.org.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Patterson’s Arlington Chapel with Deacon Ray Egan officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 4, at H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.

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Ron and Claudia Henderson will be in concert at Cedar Creek Baptist Church at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 6. Everyone is encouraged to come to hear this dynamic team. Cedar Creek Baptist is at 403 Cedar Creek Road in Winder.

OBITUARIES Tony Michael Bowen

Died April 22, 2012 Tony Michael Bowen, 48, of Braselton, died Sunday, April 22, 2012.

Memorial services were held Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at Lawson Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Cline officiating.

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Olia Phillip Brown

Died April 24, 2012 Mr. Olia Phillip Brown, 66, of Hoschton, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Memorial Services will be held at a later date at Georgia National Cemetery in Brown Canton.

Arrangements will be announced

by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., Hoschton, GA 30548,www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

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Helen Ruth Collins

Died April 29, 2012 Helen Ruth Collins, 76, of Braselton, died Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Born in Barrow County, she was a daughter of the late G.J. and Essie Allen Stinchcomb and she was married to the late Edward Alton Collins. She was also preceded in death by a son, Harold Dean Collins; and siblings, Joe Allen, Robert, A.J. “Junebug” Stinchcomb and Runell Pursley. She retired from Landers and Smith and was a member of Braselton Church of God of Prophecy.

Survivors include her sons, Steve (Debbie) Collins and Lynn (Dena) Collins, all of Braselton; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; brothers, Gene Stinchcomb, Tommy Stinchcomb and Randolph Stinchcomb, all of Winder, and W.L. “Bill” Stinchcomb of Watkinsville; and sisters, Lona Mae Sanders of Statham and Martha Bell Garrett of Gratis.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 2, 2102, at Braselton Church of God of Prophecy with the Rev. Danny Peek and the Rev. T.E. Flowers officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

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Shirley Clark Deaton

Died April 24, 2012 Shirley Clark Deaton, 72, of Winder, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

Born in Atlanta, she was a daughter of the late Dallas and Irene Deaton Clark. She retired from Barrow County Schools where she was a paraprofessional. She was a member and faithful worker of Winder First Baptist Church. She was a member of the Red Hat Society.

Survivors include her husband, Billy Ray Deaton; son, Kevin Deaton of Buford; daughter, Robin (Rickey) Bailey of Winder; grandchildren, Leigh and Brad Boggs

of Winder and Whitney Bailey of Harrogate, Tenn.; great-grandson, Landon Boggs; brothers, Darrell (Martha) Clark of Bogart and Tim (Pam) Clark of Carlton; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 27, 2012, with Dr. John Talley officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Relay For Life (Bev’s Babes), Barrow County Cancer Society, 352 Holsenbeck School Road, Winder, GA 30680 or First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 340, Winder, GA 30680.

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Wesley Dove

April 18, 2012 Wesley Dove, 21, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., formerly of Winder, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012.

Born in Winder, he was preceded in death by his grandchildren, William Felton.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Jennifer and Jay Huzzie of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; father, Bill Dove of Carnesville; brother, Dakota Huzzie of Shelbyville, Ind.; sister, Heidi Dove of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; and grandparents, Peggy and Wayne Hardegree of Winder, Virginia Taylor of Gainesville, Anne Huzzie of Shelbyville, Ind., and Debbie Dove of Statham.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 27, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with interment in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

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Frances M. Hammond

Died April 18, 2012 Frances M. Hammond, 85, of Winder, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012.

Born in Bishop, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Tiny Pinion Magness.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin Hammond, whom she married in 1948. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church. She was a seamstress for Statham Garment.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 21, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with interment in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 25, Statham GA 30666.

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Larry Michael Haynes

Died April 27, 2012 Larry Michael Haynes, 66, of Hoschton, died Friday, April 27, 2012.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Lawson Funeral Home. Interment was in the Chapel Christian Church Cemetery in Winder.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton

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Dottie Renee Kelly

Died April 22, 2012 Dottie Renee Kelly, 21, of Monroe, died Sunday, April 22, 2012.

She loved to shop and going to the lake. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Billy and Dottie Harrison. Survivors include her husband, Dough Kelly; mother, Linda Arwood; a special person in her life, Herbert Arwood; father, Kenneth McIntyre; stepsons, Trent Kelly and Trey Kelly; brother, Bradley Arwood; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

A graveside service was held Friday, April 27, 2012, in the Mt. Zion Church Cemetery, located at 1525 Scenic Highway in Snellville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Renee Kelly at SunTrust Bank, 1990 W Spring St., Monroe, GA 30655.

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Charlotte M. Mau

Died April 28, 2012 Charlotte Nelle McDowell Mau, 67, of Nicholson, formerly of Cordele and of Perry, died Saturday, April 28, 2012.

A native of Vienna, Mrs. Mau was a daughter of the late Charles Adamson and Mary Nelle King McDowell.

She was the personnel manager for the City of Cordele from 1985 until 1997. She was the secretary at Bethany United Methodist Church in Jefferson, where she was also a member. She had previously been a member of Lake Blackshear Baptist Church in Cordele and First Baptist Church of Perry. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Willard Mau. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike McLemore officiating. Interment will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday May 3, 2012, in the Penia Baptist Church Cemetery in Cordele with the Rev. Phillip Streetman officiating.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Steve Collins of Nicholson, Wanda and Tim Stratton of Soap Lake, Wash., and Beth and Kevin Weigand of Perry; brother, Charles McDowell of Cordele; grandchildren, Mitch and Jennifer Collins, Marshall Collins, Stephanie Stratton, Zachary Stratton and Katie Weigand; and great-grandchildren, Jacob Collins and Cassy Collins; and a number of other relatives.

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Maggie Odom

Died April 26, 2012 Maggie Odom, 82, of Winder, died Thursday, April 26, 2012.

Born in Patterson, she was a daughter of the late Ethan A. and Maggie Bernard Walker.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Harden Odom; brothers, Earl and Junior Walker; and sisters, Mattie Bell DeLoch and Agnes Westberry. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Episcopal Church. She graduated from Gainesville College with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Odom and Becky (Kenneth) Rogers, all of Winder; grandchildren, Rusty Rogers and Casey Rogers; and sisters, Jo Osteen Tuten of Blackshear and Dolly Yeomans of Bristol.

Funeral services were held Sunday, April 29, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. John Burchfield officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery.

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John Pitts

Died April 23, 2012 John “Rosie” Pitts, 79, of Conyers, died Monday, April 23, 2012.

Born in Atlanta, he was a son of the late John Robert Pitts and Margaret Bentley Pitts. He retired from Lucent Technology and was a member of Communications Workers of America (CWA).

He was in the United States Army, serving in Korea.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Joyce M. Pitts; son, John D. Pitts of Conyers; daughter, Linda (Tim) Ball of Covington; and grandson, Matthew Ball.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 26, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605.

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Hubert James Roper

Died April 25, 2012 Hubert James Roper, 75, of Pendergrass, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., Hoschton, GA, 706-6540966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

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Rebecca Lynn Shoemaker

Died April 30. 2012 Rebecca Lynn Shoemaker, 44, of Bethlehem, died Monday, April 30, 2012.

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

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Jeanette N. Skelton

Died April 27, 2012 Jeanette N. Skelton, 66, of Jefferson, died Friday, April 27, 2012, at her residence following a period of declining health.

Born in Jefferson, she was

Dickie Smith

Died April 25, 2012 Dickie Smith, 61, of Winder, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012.

He was a son of the late T. H., Jr. and Elma Mathews Smith and was also preceded in death by a sister, Diane Smith. He was a 1968 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School and operated Dickie’s Country Store.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Don and Suzanne Smith of Matthews, N.C. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home.

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Fred Ueberschaer

Died April 29, 2012 Manfred “Fred” Heinz Ueberschaer, 78, of Hoschton and formerly of Dunwoody, died Sunday, April 29, 2012.

He was born in Breslau, Germany in 1933. At age 19, he immigrated to the United States and was drafted into the U.S. Army. He gradu-

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Paddling through life in FCA, Y-Club teaming search of right direction up for May 11 concert A few years ago I decided to I do believe pulling take my son canoeing. Since I away from life’s busyness did not own a canoe, we went and noise is important. to one of those river adventure Too many days, I feel places where they provide like the ball in the pinball everything. We watched a machine bouncing around quick video about the safety reacting to every situapractices of canoeing and then tion that comes my way. we walked down a marked Rather than charting a Mike Day pathway to where a collegecourse, I’m just trying to The Pastor’s Pen age young man had our canoe weather the storm. By callwaiting. Stephen stepped in ing a personal time out, first going to the front of the canoe. I took I move to a quiet place where I replace my position in the rear prepared to guide hustle and bustle with reading and reflecif necessary. tion. My prayer is not for an answer to my The current of the river set our pace question, but for an alignment with God’s and we enjoyed viewing the wilderness way. My Bible reading is not a scavenger from the inside of a canoe. Since it was a hunt where I hope to find the quick anweekday, we had the river to ourselves. swer and swiftly get back to life. Instead, Rather than having to hear the conversaI read the Bible to catch a glimpse of the tion of other river traffic, we were able heart of God and to observe what Jesus to absorb the sounds of the birds, the did when he walked down here. whistling of the wind and the ripple of the As I look back on my adult years, I realsmall mountain streams flowing into the ize that I have been more like my son in river. the front of the canoe as I move through We were 10 minutes into a three-hour life. Rather than enjoying the moment canoe adventure when I noticed Stephen and trusting God with my life, I have frananxiously looking around. “What’s wrong tically been looking around trying to figson? Are you OK?” I asked. Stephen ure out if I’m going in the right direction. placed the oar inside the canoe and While I still have some major decisions glanced back at me with a puzzling look to make in my future, my day-to-day decion his face. “Dad, are you sure we are sion making will begin first with the sound going in the right direction?” he asked. wisdom found in the Psalms: This is the While I have had many times in my life day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice when I was not sure if I was going in the and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24) right direction, in this case I was 100 perBy starting with that new outlook on cent certain. Attempting to ease his coneach day, I will then move to hang out cern, I responded, “Son, it’s OK, the river with the kind of people Jesus sought after. only goes one way.”

Jesus spent a lot of time with people shut I have wished several times that all deout by the religion of his day. Rather than cision making was as simple as canoeing loading more guilt on them, he showed downstream in a river. Some people have them the heart of God, a heart of grace told me that when you become a Christian and love. you always know exactly which way to go I figure if I’m rejoicing in the day God and what to do. That’s not been my experi- has given me and intentionally spendence. ing time with those people outside the I understand in the Bible Jesus refers church, then I can keep my eyes looking to himself as the way. And in another con- forward downstream and enjoy the adversation, he directs others to follow him. venture.

Now, the practice of following Jesus and going along the way with him is whole lot easier if he is right here with us; I mean flesh and blood walking right in front of Mike Day, who holds a Master of Divinity us. But that is not the case. So how do I go and Ph.D. from Southern Seminary in Louthe way and follow Jesus, when I can’t see isville, Ky., is pastor of Celebration Church, him? located on Thompson Mill Road near ReI know the religious answer, “Mike, you union, Deaton Creek and Chateau Elan must pray and the Holy Spirit will speak to Subdivisions. In addition to his responyou and tell you what to do.” While I agree sibilites with Celebration, he works with in principle, this practice does not always Positive Management Leadership Inc., a lead to clear answers. In fact, if I’m not leadership development company that mocareful, the voice of the Holy Spirit sounds tivates and inspires leaders in many of the a lot like my voice whispering what is safe top Fortune 100 companies. Reach him at and makes sense for me. mday@celebrationfamily.com

Rather than enjoying the moment and trusting God with my life, I have frantically been looking around trying to figure out if I’m going in the right direction.

Mike Day Pastor, Celebration Church

Let us know about Vacation Bible Schools, special camp offerings Summer is fast approaching and families will be looking for activities for their children.

The Paper will be spotlighting Vacation Bible Schools and other special summertime happenings offered by area churches and youth organizations.

Also to be featured are summer camp events and special programs aimed at children, youth and families.

Submit information about your Bible school, camp or other event to Editor@clickthepaper.com, mail it to P.O. Box 430, Hoschton, GA 30548 or call 678-658-2683.

JCCHS Panther Stadium hosting ‘Field of Dreams’

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS

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Students from Jackson County Comprehensive High School have been busily preparing a first-of-its-kind concert to be held from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, May 11, at the school’s stadium.

What began as an idea over a year ago is now being executed by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Y-Club, led by Ron Prescott and Andrea Waldrip, club advisers.

In reviewing the annual FCA “Field Day” every spring, Prescott said he felt the urge to do something more this year.

“This year I felt led to take this to the next level and bring a concert to the stadium where it would bring more of our community together. We also decided to combine our efforts with the Y-Club since we have similar visions,” he said.

“The purpose is to bring students and families together from all walks of life and to hear some awesome music being presented that will give them hop and share with them the greatest gift they could every receive — a relationship with Christ,” said Prescott.

No event is planned without jumping through some hoops. In the early planning stages, the clubs questioned if the event could be successfully funded. Through an act of community support, businesses and churches stepped quickly up to help in August. Jackson EMC has donated the power needed for the stage and, following suit many volunteers offered to lead publicity, concessions and ticket sales.

Other student organizations have joined

such as the broadcasting club in filming a promotional video.

Perhaps the biggest accomplishment is when the school administration agreed wholeheartedly to allowing Panther Stadium to be the venue.

“It is amazing how many things have happened to help the event get to this point and we are indebted to so many businesses and churches for their support to date,” Prescott said. “This would not be possible without everyone’s support and I am thankful that in Jackson County you can find people that really care about one another.”

There was a question on what to do if any profit was made from ticket sales after paying the musicians and vendors. The student leaders in both clubs decided without hesitation that the proceeds will be put into a trust fund for Evan Conway, 2-year-old son of the late Joel Conway, a beloved coach that lost his life last year in a fatal car wreck.

Members of the community are invited join the expected crowd of over a thousand for the “Field of Dreams” concert featuring Jonny Diaz, well-known Christian musician, former UGA quarterback and motivational speaker David Greene and other local artists Britt Jones and the Jefferson Highway Band.

Andrea Waldrip, Y-Club Adviser, said she hopes this will be the first of many events to establish Jackson as a place to live in and visit. The advisors agree: “We really think this is the vision of what is to come in Jackson County.” Tickets are on sale for $10 and are available through the school and various churches.

WHITE PLAINS HOSTS CRYSTAL RIVER Crystal River, a group of unique young men in their 20s will be performing at White Plains Baptist Church during the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, May 6. Come and hear these young men as they continue their ministry-oriented performances and to change lives everywhere they go. The church is located at 3650 Hwy 124 W. in Jefferson.

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Grads, there’s no telling what awaits in future I think all adults have thought at one time or another that it would be fun to go back to our high school or college years. The caveat is that we would want to return with our current level of knowledge.

I don’t envy the Class of 2012, either college or high school. These are challenging times and deciding a career path isn’t easy.

But it wasn’t in my day, either.

When I graduated high school, the space program had brought a boatload of new technology. I remember paying $40 or $50 for a calculator that they now give away as a promotional item.

A friend of mine got a degree in computer science.

He learned on the latest and greatest computers of the early 1980s. I remember seeing computer rooms that had giant cables and computers that were the size of refrigerators.

Every computer he trained on in those days has been sent to the scrap yard.

The computer I’m writing this on can do more than a room full of computer hardware of a couple of generations ago.

My friend went on to get an MBA and told me it was his writing skills, first honed in high school that helped him advance with the major telecommunications company where he began his career after college.

We knew computers and modern electronic marvels would be coming our way, we just didn’t know how fast they would be invented and become obsolete.

My parents had a hi-fi, a record player that would play multiple albums, but it only had a single speaker.

I saw the evolution of stereo. We listened to music on big speakers. Now, a higher quality of sound can be attained from a device no bigger than your palm with tiny earplugs smaller than your thumb.

In my lifetime, I have

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Harris Blackwood seen phonograph albums virtually disappear. I saw the debut and demise of 8-track and cassette tapes.

Compact discs, thought to be the greatest in sound, seem to be on their way out.

I entered the news business at a time we were excited about getting an electric typewriter. The first computer I used has long been discarded, but we thought it was such a vast improvement over the lowly typewriter. Now, we think of that computer as so pitifully slow and antiquated.

The point of all this is that we live in an age of change.

When those graduates turn their tassels, they will get on a moving ship that has already left the dock. It left the dock before they were born.

I hope they leave their respective schools armed with a good measure of the basics: the ability to write, complete mathematical computations, and know a thing or two about history.

Those are things you should be able to do without the latest computer. It is best stored in the computer that rests between your ears.

We are still in the early days of this century. I sometimes think about what those who lived a century ago were thinking. The car and the airplane were in their infancy. The telephone had not reached many homes and it would be a decade before the first radio stations begin broadcasting.

They couldn’t image what would take place in the next 100 years.

And neither can we.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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Glamour of Southern grammar Someone wrote to complain about my grammar.

This isn’t new, though it doesn’t particularly irritate me. This gentleman was especially kind in his admonishments, noting first and foremost how much he enjoys my writings.

“I would never presume to edit your excellent work,” he wrote. “But I would like to recommend a book for you.”

It was a book on proper grammar. He was so gentle in his suggestion that I took the time to write back and explain that, basically, I know better than I do. I just choose not to do better.

It’s a lot like 3-year-old Tyla who was staying with me one morning because her mama was absolutely out of anywhere else to leave her. I am always the last choice for baby sitter, so when any of the kids come to my house then you know that the parents have scrapped the bottom of the barrel.

Anyway, being the naive baby sitter that I am, I was sitting on the step from the kitchen down into the living room and was talking to a friend on the phone. I watched as Tyla contented herself with piling pillows

Ronda Rich onto a new, butter yellow love seat. She hauled a poker over from the fireplace and it never occurred to me there was anything wrong with that. Until that is, I saw all the black smut ground into my lovely sofa.

“Oh no, Tyla!” I exclaimed. After an emergency call to my sister, I began frantically cleaning as Tyla, wide-eyed, watched.

Later when the crisis had passed, she said with a big smile, “Ronda, I didn’t know it was dirty or I would not do that.”

That’s when I realized that those kids usually know better than they do.

Same with me. I could do better. If only I would.

As I explained to the kind gentleman, I decided when I began this journey of stringing words into sentences and stories that I would write authentically in the voice of the South and I would not make it stiff by making it gram-

matically correct. For I know few Southerners who speak properly 100 percent of the time. Even the most educated enjoy lapsing into words and expressions that are uniquely our own.

One friend, who has an advanced college degree, often says, “Now, I ain’t for believin’ that.”

Many of the great works of literature — Mark Twain, Harper Lee for example — are written in similar fashion since perfect grammar is rather boring and so infrequently used. It is my desire to write in a more compelling fashion and even reach back to pull out somewhat imperfect Southern phrases and words such as “fixin’ to” and “drekkly.”

I want to write genuinely in the language of the common man — those who are my people — and not an Oxford scholar who probably never heard of Yazoo City, Miss., Lebanon, Tenn., or Ellijay, Ga. Since he had been so kind to suggest a book for me, I offered one in return. I had recently read a review of “The Glamour of Grammar” in the New York Times and thought he might enjoy it. Being

the sport that he obviously is, he promptly bought the book, read it and wrote to give his opinion.

“I enjoyed it tremendously,” he wrote. “There was one section I fear applies to me: ‘Politely ignore the language crochets of others. Otherwise, one may get crotchety, or perversely stubborn and judgmental.’ I reread that section a couple of times!”

The author, he pointed out, had talked about how many successful writers, especially Southern authors use dialect to add flavor to their work, thus making their work so enjoyable to read.

I have a copy of that book. Somewhere. As you might suspect, I have not read it. But I’m gonna find it and share that passage with anyone else who complains about my grammar.

Now, where did I put that book?

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

Penguin kidnapping; bad idea gets worse Who knew “The Hangover” was a documentary?

And happened three years after the popular comedy film was released?

This, from Reuters: “Three UK men are facing criminal charges after they allegedly stole a penguin from Australia’s Sea World while drunk, and then boasted about their bird-brained exploits on Facebook.”

According to the story, three men from Wales – ages 18, 20, and 21 – were shocked to wake up after a night of partying to find a penguin in their apartment.

They named him Carlos.

“Can’t believe there’s a penguin in our apartment,” one of the men says in a video of their discovery (Bad Idea No. 33).

Not remembering how they came in possession of the penguin (who’s real name is Dirk), they first checked its collar for identification. Finding no collar on the penguin, they then

Len Robbins unraveled the mystery by discovering a video of them swimming with dolphins in Sea World. “Let’s go get a penguin,” one of them screams in the video (Bad Idea No. 20).

According to police in Queensland, Australia, the three-man wolfpack unlawfully entered the marine park at night (Bad Idea No. 9), slipped past security, swam with the dolphins in nothing but their underwear (Bad Idea No. 13), then decided to steal the penguin, who had never been outside of captivity.

Not knowing how to return the penguin (Wikipedia was absolutely no help), and not knowing where they left their car keys,

or pants, the three cottonmouthed Brits decided to release Dirk/Carlos in a nearby estuary (Bad Idea No. 42), which happened to be infested by sharks (Bad Idea No. 43).

The following day, the frightened penguin was chased out of the water (probably by sharks) and returned to Sea World.

At that point, law enforcement had no idea who kidnapped the penguin.

Then, one of the wolfpack (we’ll call him Alan) made a Facebook post (Bad Idea No. 49), bragging “about a ‘bird’ he’d brought home for the night,” according to the Reuters story. The clue led police to the penguinnappers, who face charges of trespassing, theft and unlawfully keeping a protected animal, according to the story.

The men released the videos of the penguin in their apartment and them cavorting in their undies with the dolphins after they

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tried to sell the videos “to pay for an attorney” (Bad Idea No. 54).

In an interview with an Australian television station (Bad Idea No. 59), one of the men, Rhys Jones, said “Still a bit fuzzy about the whole thing, but on behalf of the three of us, we are very sorry, and it was just a prank which went way too far.”

So, in conclusion, of all the lessons to be learned from this sordid tale (No. 1.

Don’t let Alan prepare your drink; No. 2. Don’t go to a closed marine park; No. 3.

Don’t steal a 1992 Pontiac LeBaron; etc., etc.), the one that should resonate with most everyone internationally is this: Watch what you post on Facebook – especially if you’ve kidnapped a penguin.

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

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Year One car shows getting under way

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com Antique Models and Hot Rods were spotted cruising the streets of Braselton last Saturday as Year One Inc., hosted its first community car show of the year.

With a successful turnout of more than 130 participating cars, the winner, Gary Dyck with a 1970 BOSS 302 Mustang, took home a $250 gift certificate.

As a town landmark, it is only fitting that the events are entitled “Braselton Bash.”

Entry fees are $5 per car and the event is free for spectators. Incentives include a tire drawing for the burnout contest, multiple gift certificate giveaways, food vendors, local church and organizations fundraisers and inflatables for children.

It was a strong start to more than seven events the company will host this year.

As the sunshine increases they expect more visitors, especially for the Chip Foose Show in September to benefit the Hot Rodder’s Childrens Charity.

The next Braselton Bash/

Bandit Run is from 5-9 p.m. on May 19 with the $5 car entries. Special to this event will be a community movie showing, Fast Five, rated PG-13.

Other Braselton Bashes will be Oct, 20 and Nov, 17.

Braselton Cruisings will be held July 21 and Aug. 18 with the time and details to be determined. Check back at the website, www.drivinithome. com.

The highlight of the year will be the Chip Foose Braselton Bash on Sept. 15 at Year One. Special guests usually include musician Kenny Wayne Shepherd, wrestler Goldberg and more.

Foose select cars will be limited to the first 100 cars at a fee of $100, earning the participant a photo with their car and Chip Foose.The winner of this group will have a drawn picture of their vehicle by Foose as well as dinner the following night.

Regular participant fees are $25. Spectators are free and able to participate in a silent auction; all proceeds go to the Hot Rodder’s Childrens Charity.

Visitors from all over the nation gather in Braselton to celebrate antique cars and good family.

The Braselton Woman’s Club sells cookies to raise funds for the scholarships provided to area high school graduates.

A total of 130 entries participated in Saturday’s Year One car show which included a tire drawing for the burnout contest, multiple gift certificate giveaways, food vendors, local church and organizations fundraisers and inflatables for children.

Photos by Ramona Grace Evans

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Jackson EMC seeking bits of history to celebrate 75th anniversary in 2013 For The Paper

Jackson EMC Jefferson District Manager Scott Martin (far left) and Jackson EMC Foundation Board Chairman Shade Storey (far right) present a $15,000 Foundation grant check to (l-r) Lindsay’s Legacy Treasurer Brad Johnson, Executive Director Lisa Stephens and Board Chair Christy Queen, that will help fund the program that provides adult mentors to work with students in Jackson County, Commerce City and Jefferson City schools.

Round Up grants total $37,000 for area agencies From staff reports The Jackson EMC Foundation, a charity funded by the electric cooperative’s members through their donations to the Operation Round Up program, has awarded grants totaling $37,500 to five agencies serving area residents.

Recent awards included: ■ $15,000 to Lindsay’s Legacy in Jackson County to help fund the coordinator’s position for a program which recruits and trains adult mentors to work with students kindergarten through 12th grade in all three school systems within the county, helping to ensure those young people become healthy, educated and employable.

■ $10,000 to Gwinnett Coalition for Health & Human Services to make upgrades in technology infrastructure supporting the Gwinnett Helpline, a one-stop referral resource for Gwinnett County residents seeking assistance for a diverse range

of needs, to speed response time to clients.

■ $5,000 to the Boy Scouts of America Northeast Georgia Council to provide uniforms, handbooks and summer camp fees that will help underprivileged youth participate in scouting, teaching them to make ethical choices and promoting citizenship, leadership, mental and physical fitness.

■ $5,000 to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Jackson County to provide emergency financial assistance for rent/ mortgage assistance, food, transportation, education and medical expenses to families in crisis in Jackson and Banks counties.

■ $2,500 to the Community Based Mentoring Program of the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation to recruit and train mentors who provide guidance and caring support to at-risk young men in middle school, a group that makes up the largest percentage of

students who fail to advance and fail to graduate.

Since the Jackson EMC Foundation began in 2005, it has funded 622 grants to organizations and 228 grants to individuals, putting more than $6.4 million back into local communities. The Operation Round Up program which allows participating electric cooperative’s members to have their monthly electric bills rounded up to the next dollar amount.

Any individual or charitable organization in the 10 counties served by Jackson EMC (Clarke, Banks, Barrow, Franklin, Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison and Oglethorpe) may apply for a Foundation grant by completing an application, available online at http://www.jacksonemc.com/Guidelinesfor-Funding.106.0.html or at local Jackson EMC offices.

Applicants do not need to be a member of Jackson EMC.

JEFFERSON – In 1938, a small group of Northeast Georgia residents who were determined to bring power to their homes, farms and businesses were granted an electric cooperative charter.

Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) was born and began life by serving around 1,000 meters more than 349 miles of energized wire.

In 2013 the cooperative will celebrate a milestone anniversary and is seeking stories, photos and other materials from the three quarters of a century that it has provided electricity to the people who own it.

“Jackson EMC powered its lines for the first time in 1939, bringing what many considered the miracle of electric light to the area and making a tremendous difference in the lives of residents,” notes Jackson EMC President & CEO Randall Pugh. “Rural families went from cooking, heating water and irons with wood stoves to using electric appliances that made their life easier and safer. Farmers found electricity increased their output and quality, functioning like an unpaid hired hand. The service we take for granted today has been instrumental in shaping our region over the years, and we’d like to celebrate that contribution on our 75th anniversary.”

The cooperative is seeking any memo-

rabilia associated with Jackson EMC, from documents to photographs, promotional items to stories about the difference electricity has made over the years. Jackson EMC will archive donated items with the University of Georgia’s Russell Library or will return items if requested. Those who would like to share information or items may contact Bonnie Jones at bjones@jacksonemc.com or 706-367-6114.

“For several years before we were chartered, in an act of sheer faith, local residents put down $5 – a pretty significant sum at that time – for membership in an organization that did not yet exist, for a service many did not know how to use and some had never seen, “ Pugh says. “And 75 years later, we’re still here, doing what our members – who still put down $5 to join the cooperative – count on us to do for them.”

“And 75 years later, we’re still here, doing what our members – who still put down $5 to join the cooperative – count on us to do for them.”

Jackson EMC construction crew set a pole by hand.

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high school golf — boys region 7-AAAAA championship

Martin’s 71 leads Mill Creek to region title

By MATT MAUNEY mmauney@clickthepaper.com SUWANNEE — If his round was half as good as his showing in the practice round the day prior, Taylor Martin was destined for a memorable performance in the Region 7-AAAAA boys golf tournament.

Martin didn’t quite match the eight straight birdies he shot in that practice round at The River Club in Suwanee, but the Mill Creek senior did put on a show, taking low medalist honors with a oneunder par 71 last Thursday to help guide his team to the region championship.

“I was just concentrating on hitting greens, because they are in great condition

and real fast, so I wanted to hit fairways and the greens and then two-putting,” Martin said.

Martin’s only off hole on the day was the first, as he three-putted, but he would recover to shoot one-over (39) on the front nine. It was the back nine that things really came together for Martin, as he birdied on holes 14-17. His 71 fell just two shots shy of tying the course record of 69, accomplished

by PGA Tour pro Matt Kuchar.

“These are probably the best greens I’ve played on so I think that helped and I came in hitting the ball real well,” Martin said.

Mill Creek head coach Bob Nelson knew what Martin was capable of after his practice round, but was impressed

nonetheless by his performance Thursday.

“With these conditions, to put a 71 on the board is awesome,” Nelson said.

Martin’s score was well ahead of Peachtree Ridge’s Zach Pritchard, who shot a 78, earning his way to state as an individual. Emerson Newsome shot an 81 for Mill Creek, despite three-putting on 17 and having to shoot three shots out of the bunker on 18. Dylan Pence and Brian Kim each shot an 84 for the Hawks, rounding out the team’s top four scores. Teammates Hyun Choi and Justin Grimaldi each shot an 85 on the day.

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New Jackson County head football coach Benji Harrison instructs Panther quarterbacks on proper footbwork and drop-back techniques during spring practice Monday. Harrison built a resume molding quarterbacks during his time at Flowery Branch.

Jackson County football holds first practice under new coaching staff

Other area high schools have been holding spring football practice for several weeks now, but Jackson County’s first day of spring drills Monday held greater significance. It was the first practice under the new JCCHS coaching staff, including new Panther head coach Benji Harrison.

Players put on pads and helmets for the full practice on a hot spring day Monday, separating in groups by desired

or previous positions. Harrison said that he was pleased with Monday’s showing, addressing that the team still has a long way to go but noting that the overall effort of the players was high.

“The players are excited to be out there and this coaching staff is eager to get this thing rolling and turn this program around,” said Harrison, who came to JCCHS after serving as the offensive coordinator at Flowery Branch High School last season.

Spring practice for football was is allowed by the Georgia High School Association as early as Feb. 1, but because

high school baseball

Jefferson takes No. 3 seed, faces Coosa Friday From staff reports ELBERTON — The rain prevented a full game from taking place last Friday in the consolation round of the Region 8-AA baseball tournament, but Jefferson did enough to lock up the No. 3 seed out of the region, beating host Elbert County 2-0 in a rain-shortened affair.

Micah Carpenter got the win on the mound for the Dragons (14-11, 10-8 Region

8-AA), who will visit Coosa High School in the first round of the Class AA state playoffs Friday, May 4.

Carpenter pitched 5.6 innings, allowing just two hits while walking just one and striking out seven Elbert County batters.

Elbert starter Trenton Allen suffered the loss, allowing two runs on five hits through six innings of work.

Jefferson struck first in the second when

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Different team, same result for Mill Creek

See golf, page 2B

Starting a new era

By MATT MAUNEY mmauney@clickthepaper.com

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of the unique situation at Jackson County, Harrison wanted to wait until April 30 to begin practice and drills.

“We wanted to make sure we got our new staff in place and our plan down,” Harrison explained. “I always felt that by starting spring practice later, there is an easier transition and carry over into the summer.”

The biggest transition will be learning the new offensive system the Panthers will run next fall, similar to the high-powered

See new era, page 2B

Matt mauney

Sports Editor mmauney@clickthepaper.com With 12 seniors on the 2011 team, most of which were returning talent, not many were surprised when the Mill Creek baseball team laid claim to the Region 7AAAAA championship last season.

After winning a second consecutive region title last week with that class long gone, the Hawks are gaining a lot of attention.

Mill Creek came into the year with one returning starting pitcher (Cody Pugh) and two returning position players/hitters in Tim Hernandez and Nick Tillman.

They had a few others that dressed with the varsity last year and saw limited, if any, time on the field.

The Hawks compiled a 18-8 overall record this year with a 13-5 showing in region play. They lost a heartbreaker last week when they fell to Peachtree Ridge after Cole Reeves gave the Lions the 54 win when he led off the bottom of the seventh with a walk-off home run.

The Hawks came into the game with the magic number at one, needing a win or a North Gwinnett loss to clinch the region title. They didn’t get the win that night, but Norcross helped them out with a 2-1 win over North. With nothing other than beefing up their record to play for, Mill Creek made a big statement in the regular season finale Friday with a 9-1 win over North.

“These kids had a chip on their shoulder all year,” head coach Doug Jones said.

“People were predicting us not to do well and maybe not even make the playoffs.

We didn’t talk about it much but in their hearts I think they knew and they just kept working hard and grinding and bought into what we were trying to do and it paid off.”

It sure did. Without taking anything away from the senior-laden team last year, what the Hawks were able to accomplish this season is simply remarkable.

It’s a testament to the coaching staff and the players for believing in themselves. It wasn’t that there wasn’t talent or potential coming up in the ranks, but to be able to show up in big games and big moments to win one of the deepest, most talented and most competitive regions in Georgia 5-A baseball is a memorable feat.

The Hawks now look to make another deep run in the state playoffs, beginning with a home series with Shiloh Friday.

Former Jefferson football standout drafted by Giants From staff reports EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants filled a need on the offensive line taking Auburn offensive tackle Brandon Mosley, a Jefferson High graduate, with their second pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft Saturday.

The choice came just four picks after the Super Bowl champions grabbed Cincinnati tight end Adrien Robinson with the 127th pick overall.

After spending two seasons at junior college in Kansas, Mosley played his final 27 games with Auburn, starting the last 24.

Mosley played on the defensive line and as a tight end for Jefferson and in junior college.

The Giants have not signed veteran starting right tackle Kareem McKenzie. That leaves veterans David Diehl and Mosley Will Beatty as the starters and recently signed veteran free agent Sean Locklear as the backup. Second-year player James Brewer and Matt McCants, taken in the sixth round out of UAB, also will compete for a job.

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Drift Atlanta returns to Road Atlanta

Area teams qualify for state tourneys

Area teams advance to Sweet 16

The Formula Drift Series will return as the feature event to Braselton’s Road Atlanta May 11-12. An expanded Vendor Village area and car show will also be part of the event. Drifting is a high-skill, highpowered motor sport that calls for drivers to control a car while it slides sideways at high speed through a marked course. It is similar to rally racing, but is done on a closed, paved course. It is judged on execution and style rather than just time. For more information on Drift Atlanta and for tickets, visit roadatlanta.com.

The Jackson County girls’ soccer team will travel to Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe Friday while the Jefferson girls travel to River Ridge in the Class AA state tournament. This year marks the first time Jackson County or Jefferson has qualified for the state playoffs. The Mill Creek girls’ soccer team headed to Lilburn Tuesday to take on Parkview in the first round of the 5-A state tournament, while the Mill Creek boys hosted Central Gwinnett. Visit ClickThePaper.com for scores and recaps.

Both Mill Creek tennis teams and the Jefferson High boys’ tennis team advanced to the Sweet 16 of the state playoffs with wins last week. Jefferson played host to Decatur High School Tuesday at in the Sweet 16. The Dragons, the No. 3 seed from Region 8-AA, picked up a 3-2 win over Calhoun in the first round of the Class AA state tournament last week. The Mill Creek boys’ and girls’ teams cruised to 3-0 wins at home last week and faced Walton Tuesday. Visit ClickThePaper.com for scores and recaps.

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Brenau University cheer squad Jefferson sends ranks 2nd nationally in first year eight to state

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Brenau freshman Bralee Griffin, a fashion merchandising major from Jefferson, was a member of the Golden Tigers team that placed second nationally to cap its inaugural season.

For The Paper GAINESVILLE — Brenau University’s newest Golden Tigers intercollegiate team set out to make a good impression during its inaugural season and did exactly that, placing second in the nation in National Cheerleading Association Collegiate Cheer and Dance

Championships competition in Daytona Beach, Fla. Competing in the AllGirl intermediate division for smaller schools April 12-13, Brenau finished less than half a point behind the Vikings from Ocean County College in Toms River, N.J. Others that competed in the category included teams from Bridgewater State

University in Bridgewater, Mass., The University of Texas at Dallas, and Queens University of Charlotte, N.C. “The Tigers showed great teamwork, communication, mental preparedness and focus during the whole competition,” said Cheer Coach Krista Britt. “I could not have asked for a better performance – the definition of teamwork. It was definitely the highlight of my coaching career.”

Not only were the Tigers performing at the championship level in their first year, but they also had to perform outside at Daytona.

All previous competitions had been indoors.

The Golden Tigers qualified for the competition through a video submission of the team tumbling, partner stunting, pyramids and basket tosses, along with a 45-second piece of the team’s leading the crowd at a Brenau University basketball game this past season. Because of the submission, the team headed to the championship competition ranked third.

Highlights of the NCA Championships will be shown on CBS Sports Network on

April 29 and May 6 at 12 p.m.

Eastern Daylight Time.

NCA is a private company that, among other things, manages existing cheerleading competitions for college, university and high school teams around the nation. Most Brenau teams compete intercollegiately in the women’s division of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Although the NAIA has sanctioned competitive cheer as a varsity sport in its members institutions, it has yet to authorize a championship tournament or series.

Ironically, Brenau President Ed Schrader attended a meeting of the NAIA president’s council in California advocating an NAIA-sanctioned tournament in the sport the same weekend the Tigers competed in the NCA event.

“We’re very optimistic that there will be an NAIA national competition soon,” Schrader said. “This is one of the fastest-growing sports in the national and at Brenau it is destined probably to be our largest intercollegiate squad.”

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Team focusing on fundamentals leading up to May 14 spring scrimmage at Panther Stadium and up-tempo spread attack Harrison ran at Flowery Branch under Lee Shaw, now the head coach at Rabun County.

“The biggest thing right now is working on the fundamentals and getting those in place to help us get where we want to be. As with any new system and when a new staff comes in, we’re a little behind the curve because we’re starting from scratch in a way.”

Harrison pointed out that the groups players were split into on the first day Monday are no indications that that’s the positions or even the side of the ball that they will play come Friday nights this fall.

“We want to evaluate everyone and put the guys in the best positions to succeed,” Harrison explained.

“I told the guys from day one that where they want to play or where they played last year might not be where they play this year.”

Most coaches will use the strategy of playing the most talented players, but Harrison stressed that philosophy,

stating that there might be some guys that are used in different roles.

“Our system is all about tempo.

We want to come out fast and keep the pace high, so we want to put the best players on the field to do that successfully,” he said.

Harrison mostly worked with the quarterbacks Monday when the team was broken into individual positions. A former quarterback at Presbyterian College and a coach that has worked with several talents behind center at the high school level — including South Carolina starting quarterback Connor Shaw and 2011 Flowery Branch standout Kanler Cocker, now at North Carolina — Harrison knows a thing or two about the position and feels confident in the potential of QB talent at JCCHS. “They’re going to be fine,” he said.

“With this system, everything goes through the quarterback, so there is a lot to interpret and learn, but the guys we have are hard workers and I think it will make for a good competition at that position.”

The Panthers return rising senior Kyle Daniel, who has started the majority of games the last two seasons. Rising sophomore Jacob Lewis saw sparse playing time last season as a freshman, but was highly regarded by the previous coaching staff – some of which remains on the new staff – for his talent and potential at the position.

The Panthers will work on fundamentals and getting acclimated to the new offensive system for the remaining weeks of spring and then transition into summer conditioning.

Fans will have the opportunity to get a rough preview of the team shortly, when the Panthers participate in a spring game scrimmage Monday, May 14, at Panther Stadium.

“We want to establish the base stuff by then and have that scrimmage help use in evaluating who will play what,” Harrison said.

For photos of the Panthers first practice under the new regime, visit ClickThePaper.com.

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Jefferson preparing for Coosa High in round one Trent Sorrells knocked in Andrew Bartek, who led off the inning with a hit-by-pitch.

The Dragons scored their second run of the game in the third when Bartek doubled and scored on back-to-back errors by the Blue Devils’ defense.

The win was the first of the year for Jefferson over Elbert, which swept the Dragons in the two-game regular season series.

Jefferson will now look to the Class

AA state tournament, as they head to Rome Friday to take on Coosa, the No. 2 seed from Region 7. The Eagles lost to No. 6 ranked Calhoun in the Region 7 championship, losing the best-ofthree series 0-2.

Coosa 15-6 compiled a 15-6 record this season with a 10-2 mark in region play, losing only to Model and River Ridge after spliting the two-game regular season series with those teams.

The Eagles did not face Calhoun in the

regular season.

Jefferson comes into the series averaging 4.5 runs per game, while Coosa averages 6.9 per game. Both teams have had similar defensive outputs, with Coosa averaging 3.8 runs allowed per game while Jefferson averages 3.5 runs allowed per contest.

The series kicks off Friday with a double header beginning at 2 p.m. If needed, the deciding Game 3 will be played at Coosa Saturday at 1 p.m.

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Hawks looking to come together at state believes with the right combination of players coming together on the same day, the school could get its first boys state golf championship.

“There are just so many good teams in Georgia that it’s always tough, but hopefully we can peak at the right time and bring home some more hardware,” Nelson said.

The Hawks took second at region a year ago and placed fifth at state, but Martin is hoping for a much better showing this time around.

“We didn’t play very well last year, but hopefully we can come together and we’ll see what happens,” Martin said.

Lady Hawks repeat as region champs Matt Mauney The Paper

Mill Creek’s Taylor Martin tees off at hole one at The River Run in Suwanee during the Region 7-AAAAA Championship tournament last week.

Norcross finished second in the team standings with a score of 323, just behind Mill Creek’s 320.

“We told the guys that in your first six holes, you might have a tough hole here or there but to not get down, because if you stick with it your 82, 83 or 84 could count and it turns out two 84’s counted,” Nelson explained.

Now the Hawks turn to the state tournament, held May 7 at the Champions Retreat Golf Club in Augusta.

With four seniors, Mill Creek has had sights on a state title this year.

While Nelson said that was a lofty goal, he said that he

TUCKER — The Mill Creek girls’ golf team got a standout performance from junior Katie Plummer April 24 at the Heritage Golf Club to help lift the Lady Hawks to their second straight Region 7-AAAAA title.

Plummer’s 83 took low-meadalist honors on a cold and windy day for golf. Plummer returned for the region tournament after missing the last three weeks of the season due to a strained MCL. Mill Creek tied with Peachtree Ridge over the first 18 holes, with each team shooting 177. That led to a playoff on hole one, where Plummer closed out the win with a putt to give her team a 12-13 advantage.

Both teams advance to the 5-A state tournament, which will take place May 7 in Augusta at Westlake Country Club.

Garnett Glaser and Laney Hudson shot a 94 and 97, respectively, for Mill Creek to bring home the region title.

The Lady Hawks accomplished the feat without standout sophomore Ari Roberts — the co-region champ last year — who had to pull out of the match with an injured oblique.

Reynolds qualifies for JCCHS From staff reports BARNESVILLE — In the first year that sectional track meets are being held at the Class AA level, Jefferson High put together a solid showing Saturday at the East Sectional at Lamar County High School, sending eight athletes to the state meet.

Jefferson excelled as usual in several field events, especially the pole vault. On the boys’ side, Mason Hamrick – the reining Class AA pole vault state champion – vaulted 14 feet to take first Saturday, followed by teammate James Howard taking second with his vault of 13 feet. On the girls’ side, Rebecca Stoudenmire took second in the event with a vault of 8-06, while Abby Carson also qualified for the state meet this week in Albany with her seventh-place finish (7-06).

Carson Newman qualified for the boys’ state championships, otherwise known as the Georgia Olympics, with a fifth-place showing in the discus with a throw of 133-11.

Jefferson did not qualify for any sprinting events, but will send several runners to the state meets in distance running events. Reese Bowles led the way with secondplace finishes in the girls 1600-meter (5:45.19) and the 3200-meter run (12:32). Sasha Parker also qualified for state in the 3200 with a sixth-place finish (13:28.20).

Holly Baron qualified in the girls 800 with a sixth-place showing. Josh Reid just barely missed the cut in the boys 800 with his ninth-place finish.

Johan Reynolds was the only Jackson County team member to qualify for the state meet. Reynolds finished fourth in the 110 hurdles (15.52) and third in the 300 hurdles (39.97), just behind Region 8-AA rival runner Tevin Flemming (39.86) from Elbert County.

The girls’ state track meet begins today and goes through Saturday in Albany. The 2012 Georgia Olympics begin next week at Jefferson High School’s Memorial Stadium.

Mill Creek to be represented well at state From staff reports TIFTON — After the Mill Creek boys’ and girls’ track teams took first and second place, respectively, at the Region 7-AAAAA championships, a strong showing at the East Sectionals was to be expected.

Malayshia George stole the show for the Lady Hawks, as she qualified for three events at the state meet, beginning today in Albany. George took first in the high jump (5-08), second in the 400-meter dash (55.17) and third in the 200 (24.20). Her first-place showing in the high jump led a pack of three from Region 7, with Central Gwinnett finishing fourth, making it an all-Gwinnett County top four.

Jacorey Lewis placed sixth in the long jump (21-11.5) while Tara Mayfield qualified for the girls with a seventh place finish (16-04.25).

Senior Trevor Joyce came into the meet Saturday ranking fourth in the state in discus, but came away with eighth place at the sectionals with a throw of 13108, barley making the cut for the state meet. Joyce recovered with a first place showing in the shot put, with a throw of 50-07.75.

Kelsey Gray just made the cut in the girls’ discus with a throw of 105-11, taking eighth. Teammate Dami Agboola took third in the shot put with a throw of 39-01.

Mill Creek will send three pole vaulters to the state meets, with sisters Larsen and Quen Moore both qualifying and Christian Wilson taking third (13-6) on the boys side. Larsen finished second with a vault of nine feet, well behind Tift County’s Katelyn Utley (11-07) and just ahead of her big sister Quen (8-06).

When it came to running events, both Mill Creek teams had strong showings as well. Michael Cheeks and Eric Westog both barley missed the cut with ninth place finishes in the high jump and 1600-run, respectively, but redeemed themselves with a third-place showing in the 400 from Cheeks (49.73) and a first-place finish from Westog in the 3200. Westog ran a 9:36.51 to beat out Peachtree Ridge standout Josh Brickell, who placed second with a 9:40.05, well behind his personal best of 9:16.81 set at the Gwinnett County Championships March 24.

Jordan Marshall just missed the cut in a highly competitive 100-meter dash, but qualified for state in the 200 with a sixth place finish. Tyler Woodrome finished fourth in the 800 (1:59.54) and Zach Davis took fourth in the 400. The boys’ 4x100 team placed third (42.30) and the 4x400 team took second (3:21.61), just behind South Gwinnett (3:21.04).

The girls’ state track meet begins today and goes through Saturday in Albany. The boys’ state meet for all classifications, known as the Georgia Olympics, begins next week at Jefferson High School’s Memorial Stadium.

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LeAnne Akin The Paper

Jackson County District 3 Commissioner Bruce Yates, a retired educator, was invited to read to children at Elite Academy during the celebration of Week of the Young Child last week. Wednesday was character dress up day with pirates, firefighters, princesses and others accenting the classrooms with costumes.

Celebrating the Week of the Young Child Elite Academy celebrates accreditation from the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) From staff reports Elite Academy, located on the corner of Ga. 124 and Boone Road, recently earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals.

“We’re proud to have earned the mark of quality from NAEYC. This is a great accomplishment for Elite Academy and Jackson County to be recognized for our commitment to reaching the highest professional standards in the nation,” said Craig and Dawn DeWitt, onsite owners/ operators.

“NAEYC Accreditation lets families in our community know that children in our program are getting the best care and early learning experiences possible,” say the DeWitts.

Getting the community involved in their passion for the education of youth is what the Elite Academy targeted for this year, and the accreditation announcement comes as the Week of the Young Child is observed.

“The purpose of the Week of the Young Child is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs,”

says April Fortenberry, Curriculum Coordinator at Elite Academy.

“We are honored to be the only Child Development Center in Jackson County that has achieved this extraordinary accomplishment,” said Fortenberry.

To earn NAEYC Accreditation, Elite Academy went through an extensive selfstudy process, measuring the program and its services against the 10 NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and more than 400 related Accreditation Criteria.

The program received NAEYC Accreditation after an on-site visit by NAEYC assessors to ensure that the program meets each of the 10 program standards.

NAEYC-accredited programs are also subject to unannounced visits during their accreditation, which lasts for five years.

In the 25 years since NAEYC Accreditation was established, it has become a widely recognized sign of high-quality early childhood education. More than 7,000 programs are currently accredited

by NAEYC –approximately 5 percent of all preschools and other early childhood programs. The NAEYC Accreditation system raises the bar for child care centers and other early childhood programs. Having earned NAEYC Accreditation is a sign that Elite Academy is a leader in a national effort to invest in high-quality early child-

hood education.

As part of the Week of the Young Child celebrated across the country, Jackson County is honoring young children and all those who make a difference in children’s lives.

“All young children need and deserve high-quality early learning experiences that will prepare them for their educational future, and Jackson County has a great opportunity to do our part to help young children,” said the DeWitts. “Week of the Young Child is a time for Jackson County to recognize that Early Years are Learning Years for all young children.”

Elite Academy invited District 3 Commissioner Bruce Yates, a retired educator,

to be a special reader during Week of the Young Child events.

Elite Academy currently serves 175 children, ranging in age from 6 months to 12 years of age. It offers a safe and healthy academic learning environment that focuses on social skills, arts and crafts, literacy awareness, music and games, structured play and group activities.

Young children and their families depend on high-quality education and care, which help children get a great start and bring lasting benefits to Jackson County.

For more information about NAEYC Accreditation, visit www.naevc.orq/academy and www.eliteacademvqa.com for information about Elite Academy.

Love of a mother who doesn’t have her children yet Mother’s Day is right around the corner. New Horizons for Children, which allows It is a special holiday that celebrates all the families to temporarily host an Eastern Euwonderful things our mothers do for us. Our ropean orphan for around five weeks either moms cook and clean for us, as well as love in the summer or during the holiday season. and support us in whatever we do.

The program shows the children There are two little boys in Rusthe love of a family and immerses sia who are orphans and have never them in American culture. Mark experienced the love and warmth and Pam had all intentions to of a mother. This is a hard thing adopt Katya after hosting her beto hear, but unfortunately there cause of the sickening truth that are thousands of children who are most orphans enter the human parentless. On a positive note, these trafficking world after aging out two little boys are very lucky beof an orphanage. Unfortunately, cause there is one mama who wants she wasn’t able to be adopted — to call them her own. She is doing the Lord had different plans. The whatever she can so these fellows Romanos still consider Katya as a Farah can call her “mom.” daughter and continue to support Pam Romano, a local mother, is her financially and relationally.

Bohannon on an incredible journey to bring During that time, a friend of Columnist home and adopt these two Russian the Romano family was hosting boys, Bogdan and his little brother. a special needs boy from Russia Pam and her husband Mark first became in- — Bogdan. They adored him, but did not feel terested in adoption over 20 years ago when led to adopt him into their family. Pam felt they were told by infertility specialists that so sorry for this young man because in Rusthey would never be able to conceive. They sia, special needs children are placed into strongly researched adoption and even be- asylums for the rest of their lives after the came foster parents. Fortunately, they were seventh birthday. It’s a horrific truth because eventually blessed with three biological chil- the people in the asylums are forgotten and dren who are now 16, 13 and 12. The idea of severely mistreated and neglected. No one adoption or fostering resurfaced years after deserves to live like that and Pam wanted to the children were born, partly due to the num- make absolute sure that Bogdan’s future did ber of friends who had opened their hearts not include an asylum. to orphans from countries such as Ethiopia, She advocated as much as she could to see China and Ukraine. if there was the perfect family for him, but The Romanos decided to host a teenage girl never had any luck until she came to an amaznamed Katya through an organization called ing realization. “I could advocate for him all

I wanted to, but I would never find a family for him because we were meant to be his family,” Pam said.

The Romanos were overjoyed that they were on their way to a new son, but overwhelmed with the astronomical cost of Russian adoptions. They put all of their trust into the Lord, and eventually gathered all the money needed for Bogdan’s adoption from a friend who felt that she was meant to financially support them.

During this journey, the Romanos found out that Bogdan has a younger brother at the orphanage as well, so they had no doubts that he was joining the family, too. They had the funds for one adoption, so they began the fundraising efforts as soon as possible.

While they were visiting family in Texas, the Romanos discovered adorable Texas sock monkeys at a local convenience store.

Once they were back home, Pam visited the company’s website and found out they sell sock monkeys for fundraising purposes. She also partnered with a woman who crochets sock monkey koozies. Many people have purchased these sock monkeys to help the Romano’s raise an additional $15,000 for the adoptions.

Ali-V’s restaurant and gift shop in Jefferson has started carrying the sock monkeys, so go check it out. Pam has also created a Facebook page called “Monkey Business.” This will continue until the money is raised.

The Romanos eagerly await the arrival of these two blessings and believe that with God’s help, we can diminish the number of or-

Bogdan will be joining a new family. phans and bring them all into good families.

Pam firmly believes in the passage from the Bible in the book of James 1: 27: “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”

We may not all be called to adopt, but God’s call to each of us is clear. If you can’t adopt, then help those who are. You will be a blessing, and God in turn, will bless.

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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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Relay For Life of Braselton-Hoschton will step off Friday at 7:20 p.m. at Hoschton Park with the Survivors’ Lap, however, the festivities begin at 6 p.m. with the Begging Baby Buggy Contest. Arrive early and plan to spend all night helping to raise money for the fight against cancer so that more birthdays can be celebrated.

Come out and support the teams set up at campsites where you can enjoy fun games, purchase food and other goodies and watch as the track will have walkers on it all night. See Page 2A for a schedule of events. sss

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the new Flowery Branch location of Wilson Orthodontics, at 7316 Spout Springs Road, Suite 101. The open house festivities will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 5. Enjoy Mexican food, music and performances. Kids can enjoy miniature pony rides and inflatables.

Special offerings include manicures and pedicures and a chance to win braces. sss

Theresa Kenerly invites you and your family from 1-4 p.m. on May 6 at the Hoschton Depot as she announces her candidacy for the District 3 seat on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. “Come have a B-B-Q lunch with me,” invites Kennerly.

Call Theresa Kenerly at 770-617-9663 or email tkenerly@windstream.net sss

A big yard sale fundraiser will be held by the Barrow Democratic Party from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, at the

party headquarters, located at 114 E. Midland Ave., in Winder. Come buy some treasures and get to know your local Democrats. sss

The Birdhouse Studio & Gallery will be hosting an all-day open house on May 5. Mother’s Day gifts and cards will be available as well as original art from Curator Linda Griffiths, and mixed media artist, Anne Holifield. Also seee oil paintings by Nancy Rhodes, photography by John Griffiths and Never the Rock Photography, pottery by Stephanie Phelan and John-Paul Murphy, natural wood findings by Carol Holzhalb, jewelry by Jackie White, pine needle baskets by Teddie Forsyth and creations by Crescent Moon Primitives.

Call 678-707-9206. sss

The community is invited to the dedication of the Sheltering Hands Garden at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 7, at the garden located at the Jackson County Courthouse. sss

Jefferson Community Theatre announces auditions for “The Wizard of Oz” will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, May 7 and 8, at the Jefferson Civic Center.

Planned production dates for “The Wizard of Oz” will be July 19-22 with Keith Johnson as producer and Jay Holl and Jennifer Dolezal as directors.

Call 706-367-5714, email info@jeffersoncommunitytheatre.com or visit www.jeffersoncommunitytheatre.com or find us on Facebook. sss

Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries every other week at their clinic in Winder (610 Barrow Park Drive). May dates are 1, 3, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17 and 22. Prices are $75 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $60 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $50 for a male dog or for a female cat and $30 for a male cat.

All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. No fees are added for in heat or pregnant animals. For more information on clinic services, visit http://www. leftoverpets.org. Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-978-5226. sss

Commerce Middle School will hold its fourth annual Art and Music Fest at 6 p.m. on May 8 in the middle school gym. Local equestrian artist Bonnie McCarty will provide

a painting demonstration. Student artwork will be for sale and the CMS Tiger band will perform. Face painting for the young and young at heart will be available. Admission is free.

All proceeds benefit the Commerce Middle School Art Department.

Call 706-335-5594 for more information. sss

American Street Rodders hosts Cruise-Ins on the first Saturday of each month on the City Squarein Hoschton.

Join in at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, for the cruise-in benefitting Pin Ups For Soldiers. sss

The Jefferson Garden Club will host its second annual garden tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 12. The tour proceeds will benefit Friends of the Jefferson Library.

Tickets are $10 in

advance and $15 on the day of the tour. Tickets are now available at the Jefferson Public Library, PrissEllie’s Gift and Décor and from any garden club member. sss

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

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

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

Those who are unable to attend the Braselton campus registration

can call Braselton Town Manager Jennifer Dees at 706-654-3033 or the BULLI office at 770-5384705. sss

The Jackson County Health Department and the Commerce Veterinary Hospital will be offering rabies clinics. Rabies vaccines will be available for $9, and other vaccines and testing will be available. Get more details from the Commerce Veterinary Hospital by calling 706-335-5111.

On Friday, May 4, from 4-5:15 p.m., the clinic will be conducted at the Braselton Brothers Store and will be at the Hoschton Depot from 5:30-6:15 p.m. The Country Corner Store will be the site for a clinic from 6:30-7:15 p.m.

On Saturday, the clinic is at Jefferson Animal Hospital from 9-11 a.m. and at Jackson County Comprehensive High School from 1-3 p.m.

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You do not have to answer every question that is asked Dear Margo: Like many women, I don’t exactly see eye-to-eye with my husband’s family. He is from a large family where everyone (except him) still lives in the same zip code. Each “branch” of the family has at least four kids, even when there isn’t the financial wherewithal to support them.

My husband left at 18 and vowed not to live there.

We will be returning to the “nest” for his youngest brother’s wedding, and I know (from previous experience) that I will be hounded about why we have only one child, because only children are spoiled and we are harming our son by not providing a sibling.

The comments range from passive-aggressive snarky to direct attacks. It is emotionally exhausting. I resent knowing I’m going to have to explain and justify our decision, because it’s personal and, quite frankly, none of their business.

I’m hoping you can give me one or two sentences with

Dear Margo which to respond to the judgmental busybodies. — Already Dreading the Trip Dear Al: What you are calling “passing aggressive” is to me just “aggressive.”

Here are your sentences: “I am surprised you would ask such a personal question.

Why don’t we talk about your sex life, instead?” Should any of these clods persist, simply stare at them, silently.

— Margo, fittingly Dear Margo: I left for college at 17 and had a falling out with my folks, who, in retaliation, withdrew my school funding to get me to return home “where I belonged.” Fortunately, my best friend’s family welcomed me with open arms

and got me back on my feet.

Fast-forward 20 years. I am done with my BA and am working on the law degree I always wanted. My frustration is that both parents were mentally and physically abusive during my years at home.

My dad and I have been able to talk about my formative years and put the pain behind us. The problem is my mother, who is still trying to raise the 17-year-old who is no longer and is refusing to deal with the 40-something I am.

Phone calls with my mother become a barrage of “Why aren’t you married?” and “God wants you to have children!” and “Why can’t you be more like your brother?” (This brother, by the way, can’t hold a job but has five children.)

I recently moved and did not supply my new address or phone number; neither do I answer emails from her, because I wish to have nothing to do with that woman for the rest of my life.

I love my dad, but they only have one email address between them. They are so enmeshed that there’s no distinction between where one ends and the other begins.

Any letters, phone calls or emails will be read by both and answered by Mom. I know my dad would be hurt if I called to say, “Hey, I like talking to you, but I can’t stand Mom and won’t email or call if she’s around.” What is the best way to break up with a parent? — In a Bind Dear In: I salute your choice and suggest you phone your father, risk his being hurt and tell him you have, with much thought, chosen to be estranged from your mother. Tell him you’d love to be in touch with him if he understands the boundaries — and that the ones you’ve set do not include your mom.

Then the ball’s in his court.

My guess is that your father won’t be able to break the pattern of decades and will remain loyal to your crazy mother, which is perhaps as it should be. — Margo, as-

WORKING IT OUT

suredly Dear Margo: I have been sending my nieces and nephews birthday gifts for the past 20 years. They are now in their 20s and early 30s. I sent the gifts until they graduated college, and now I just send a card. The problem is that my children are young teens, and this practice is not reciprocated by one s-i-l. Money is not an issue for her. My children say, “Auntie forgot my birthday again,” and I tell them they should not expect people to send gifts, but it is nice when they do.

I am ticked and feel slighted for my children.

I have sent the offending aunt’s kids presents for birthdays, high school and college graduations, showers, weddings, and new babies. I feel she is rude and thoughtless.

Am I wrong to feel this way? I find myself upset and obsessing about this. Should she be confronted in some way?

— Feeling Slighted Dear Feel: I agree that Auntie is thoughtless, and

she’s certainly making no friends in the family. You cannot, however, make anyone send cards or gifts, nor can you enforce thoughtfulness. I am sorry your kids feel slighted. You might make this situation a teachable moment, as it were. One lesson is that you don’t give gifts to get them. Another is that not everyone behaves as you do, but being thoughtful is a lovely trait to have.

You’re not wrong to feel as you do, but by being upset and obsessing about someone else’s actions, you are the one who suffers. Auntie has no idea you are ticked. If it would make you feel better, you could mention that your kids would really appreciate a card on their birthdays — but be prepared for a defensive frost. — Margo, positively Dear Margo is written by Margo Howard, Ann Landers’ daughter. All letters must be sent via the online form at www.creators.com/dear margo.

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

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Antiques & more LeAnne Akin The Paper

The Braselton Antiques & Gardening Festival packed Braselton Park on Saturday and Sunday with booths offering all sorts of antiques and collectibles and gardening decor and plants and shrubs. Artists were also displaying their works to fill the eyes with beautiful scenes that could be purchased as food vendors were on hand to supply the stomachs. The springtime event was a big draw to the community.

RED DAY is May 10 Food drive set

Ramona Grace Evans The Paper

Keller Williams Lanier Partners is teaming up with Barrow County Cooperative Benevolence Ministries and the Northeast Georgia Food Bank for the Food Drive for Kids. Paper bags found inside the Red Day shopping bags can be filled with donations of food items to insure kids will have stocked pantries for the summer break. See more at ClickThePaper.com

Features

cmyk CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Services 000 011-Adult Care Caregivers w/ 16 yrs. exp. seeking position. Exc. Local Refs. Avail. Any shifts 770-532-3341 or 770-654-4101

085-Roofing RESIDENTIAL ROOFING Labor Only. $20 per sq to Put On; $20 per sq to Take Off. 25 yrs experience.

706-300-0029

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

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

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

Jobs 200 210-Adult Care: Help Wanted CNA needed for Level C5 Quadraplegic. 4 hrs, mornings.

Flex hrs. Call Mike, 678-316-7809

215-Child Care: Help Wanted Looking for modern day Mary Poppins for independent early childhood center in Braselton. Must have a minimum of CDA. Fun working environment, better than average pay and perks. Must be loving intelligent, hardworking, honest and a true kid magnet.

Email resume to: PreschoolForOurFuture@gmail.com

230-General Sales Agents AUTO SALES TRAINEE Salary, commission, 401k, & medical. 2yr degree & clean GA. driver’s record. For details call & leave message at 770-540-7298

245-Misc.

Help Wanted Experienced Auto Salvage Yard Parts Puller.

Apply In person at Lance Used Auto Parts, 375 Maltbie St. Lawrenceville GRAND OPENING 100 PPL NEEDED Due to high prod.

Demand, we need 100ppl for immediate Hire in All Depts. No Exp Needed/Training Prov.

Scholarships/Vacations/Advancement/ Fun Atmosphere $950/bi-wkly To Start Call 770-868-0266 ask for Personnel

HOUSEKEEPER Self motivated with pleasant personality and neat appearance. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and work steadily through an 8 hr work shift if applicable. Must have previous cleaning exp and able to help maintain a large facility. Comprehension of job responsibilities required.

Must be able to work weekend hours and pass background check. Please email inquiries to: custodialdepartment@ yahoo.com TRUCK WASHERS NEEDED. Contact Scott at Southern Pride Detailing, 770-533-2806 WORKING SUPERVISOR Flowery Branch area/Fulltime/2nd shift and responsible for 1st. 1 yr Janitorial and Janitorial Supervision Exp. Must know how to strip/wax/buff vinyl tile floors. Applicant must bring local criminal background to interview. Successful background & drug test conditions of employment.

Call 800-224-7302 leave name, message & number

250Offices/Clerical Brenau University’s Accounting Office is seeking a STUDENT ACCOUNTS CLERK Candidates may visit http://alum.brenau. edu/hr/jobs/default. cfm to apply. We practice and believe in equal opportunity for all.

250Offices/Clerical Customer Serv Rep/Clerical Asst: must possess effective oral and written comm. skills, be dependable, work well independently and on a team; inbound sales and customer maintenance; must be available aft/eve hrs.

HS diploma or equivalent req.

Associate’s or higher preferred.

Fax resume 770-889-9054 TELEMARKETERS & Collectors. Start immed. ALSO: Admin Asst. position avail.

Top pay & benefits.

Exp. reqd. Pls Call Doug 770-205-1000

255-Part Time Help Wanted PART TIME MAILER The Times has an immediate opening for part time mailers.

Nights & wknd hours: Apply at: THE TIMES 345 Green St. NW Gainesville, GA 30501

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Please specify Mailroom on application. EOE M/F/H

265-Production

Attention: WELDERS!!! *Immediate Openings* Come Apply Mon-Fri 9am-3pm at: 2251 Jesse Jewell Gainesville, GA 770-534-9490 or 5857 Spout Springs Rd., Flowery Branch 678-866-8800

MACHINE OPERATOR Penmac Staffing is now hiring for multiple openings at Baldor in Gainesville.

Must have 2 yrs work experience in a manufacturing or military environment that is no more than 5 yrs old. Requires good work history, verifiable HS/GED diploma, and ability to lift 50+ lbs repetitively. Must be willing to submit to drug screen and criminal background check.

Pay starts at $11.50/hr.

Please reference job #950428007.

Apply online at www.penmac.com.

DO NOT CONTACT BALDOR DIRECTLY. Questions? Call (770) 967-4200. EOE.

270-Professional Direct General Insurance is looking for licensed P&C individuals for full-time employment. Please send your resume to jeffrey.george@directgeneral.com or fax it to 615-564-4528.

FT STAFF WRITER Publishing company seeks FT staff writer/web editor.

Must be self-editing, with strong proofreading, interviewing and story construction skills.

Fast-paced environment; only self-starters with a strong work ethic. Prefer candidates with previously published articles in a professional publication.

Email cover letter, résumé and two clippings with byline to: editor@shelby publishing.com; subject: Staff Writer.

NO PHONE CALLS.

275-Restaurant Castaways Bar & Grill in Buford is seeking Line Cooks, Host & Hostesses and Servers. Please send resume or work experience to jeanmallory0143@att. net or stop by the Holiday Marina Office and pick up an application DOCKSIDE GRILL $ Servers - Cashiers $ Grill/Fry Cooks, Expo Call 404-216-4377

279-Technical

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

279-Technical network and systems. Perform systems backups and recovery procedures. Install and maintain network infrastructure.

Install and maintain network operating system.

Document network related policies and procedures.

Perform systems administration functions for the email system.

Troubleshoot laptops/workstations with Windows and MAC environment.

Maintain company VOIP Phone System.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Airbrush Manager.

Full time Year Round.

Great Pay. Helen, GA 706-244-2412

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

Background check & references req’d.

Buford. 770-904-6984 WELDER and FITTERS needed for manufacturing co. located in Cumming, GA. 1st shift: Mon thru Fri, 6:30am to 4:30pm.

Qualifications are as follows: Welder, Fitter and Blueprint Reader. Experience required. Must have own hand tools.

Please E-mail or FAX resume to: Brenda Cochran, Human Resources, Fax: 770-475-2336 or E-mail to: bcochran@blastec.com

285-Truck Drivers Immediate Openings Company Drivers CDL Class A w/hazmat. Flexible Hometime. Great Benefits.

877-893-9645 or apply: www.southernfreight.com Drivers GEORGIA DRIVERS Regional Runs HOME WEEKLY Up to $.44/mile Class A CDL + 1 Yr.

OTR Exp. 1-866-879-6593 www.landair.com 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.

CDL CLASS A DRIVERS needed.

Home every 3 days.

Hallco Transport 770-536-2332 Class A & Class B Drivers.

Minimum 4yrs exp.

Apply in person at: 1430 Calvary Church Rd, Gainesville, GA 770-536-1161 CLASS A CDL Drivers needed.

Must have clean MVR, 2 yrs. exp.

Must comply with all Dot reg. Apply @ 4880 Leland Dr. Cumming, GA or Call 770-887-6117 DRIVER - needed with 2yrs experience.

Clean MVR. Reefer.

706-864-2172

285-Truck 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 ROLL OFF & DUMP TRUCK DRIVERS needed. Please mail resume to: 1628 Old State Rd, Pendergrass, GA 30567

Stuff 300 310-Appliances WASHER & DRYER Kenmore, Wht, $100 ea. FRIG $125. Can Deliver 678-546-9184 or 678-617-5560 WASHER & DRYER, Kenmore, Exc cond $250. 770-983-1507

326-Cemetery Lots For Sale FOR SALE BY OWNER-4 Cemetery lots at Memorial Park, priced well below current pricing, only $3,500 each.

Call 404-314-2773

345-Furniture COUCH, LOVESEAT and ottoman for sale.

Great condition.

4 yrs old $650 770-630-0390/ 706-654-9219 QUEEN SETPillow-top, Brand New! $175. Still in plastic 678-617-7353

357-Lawn Equipment I BUY SNAPPER RIDING MOWERS Not Running.

ALSO REPAIR Snapper Riding Mowers 678-943-7436 SNAPPER RIDING MOWERS (2) Newer models, 12 Hp electric start, $450; 9 HP pull start, $350. Both very good cond., Flowery Branch 678-943-7436

365-Misc.

For Sale Collectible Barbie Dolls (5); Cabbage Patch Girl Dolls (2).

All in Perfect Condition and in Box. Cricket & accessories $125 for all.

2 Amish Heaters with remote. $100 ea.; 9-1/2 ft Xmas Tree. Paid $391 Used Once. Sell for $150. Pair of Tiffany style Lamps. $75/pair; Pair Tiffany style tulip shade Lamps. $40/pair.

All In Excellent Condition. 770-535-6718 or 770-789-4818 No Phone Calls After 8pm

GAS GRILL silver, with tank, 4 burners + side burner. Originally over $300.

Sell at $85.

770-718-9884 Generac 8000 watts, LP gas generator, $1300; Dining Set $800; Sectional Sleeper, Couch +3 matching tables $800. 404-353-0355 PROPANE GAS TANK, above ground, 500 gallon, $500; BUSH HOG, Hardee, 5 ft, $500; 770-967-8819 REEL MOWER $250; Push Mower $100; Gas Edger $75; Kangaroo Kaddy & Titiliest Staff Bag $100; Trek Bike $100; Girl’s Bike $75; Wood duck $100; Rainbow Trout $100.

770-540-8246 TOOL BOX- 6ft tall, 5ft wide. 6 Boxes, 40 drawers, $8500 Invested; Asking $900/obo for Boxes & Tools.

678-677-6408

380-Pets & Supplies Australian Shepherd- Pups. 7 wks. old. $125.

706-864-5331 GERMAN SHEPHERD CKC Pups, 6 wks old. 1st shots & wormed.

Parents on premises 3 Fem, 2 males, $400/each.

678-936-8538 770-540-7072 KITTENS- Precious 4 males. Orange & wht; 1-Tabby. 7 wks old. $20 Adoption fee. 770-297-8741 TINY TOY POODLE AKC. Shots/wormed, various colors, females. $400-500.

706-865-1640 YORKSHIRE TERR. AKC. Pups. Males & Females. 8wks old.

Ready now! $500 ea.

706-652-2517

397-Yard Sale GARAGE SALE Hoschton, GA. 230 Durham Dr in Tanglewood sbdv.

Sat. Only, May 5th, 8am-12 noon. Cleaning Out Basement and have a Variety of Items To Sell!

770-535-1199

397-Yard Sale WHITAKER DOWNS Huge Neighborhood Garage Sale- Sat, May 5, 8am-2pm.

McNeal Rd between 332 & Hwy 60

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 Apts.

MOVE IN SPECIAL Pets OK! Quiet community W. of Gainesville $500-620. By appt. 770-883-8839 1-2BR Oakwood, $525 & up. www.callapartments. com 770-287-1456 2 & 3 BedroomsStarting at $500.

770-536-7275 2BR Apt. Close In. No drinking, smoking/pets. $400mo + utils. 770-532-7297

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

Hurry-$99 Rent Move-In Special (wac). For details 770-533-9220 BRIGHT, redone, all elec, 1BR, cozy porch, $500. 770-532-1347 CITY Nice-1BR APT, W/D Conn., $500/mo 404-252-3325

435-Houses for Rent Unfurnished G’Ville/Oakwood 3BR. $875 & up.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com Murrayville 3BR/1BA $650mo; $500dp No pets 706-864-7566 N. HALL- CABIN Quiet. 1BR/1BA. $500+ dep+ utils & Ref. No pets. 770-536-5509 N. Hall- Lrg 3BR/2BA Family rm & den, DR, 2429 Thompson Mill Rd. $950/mo.

770-536-2169 NEW- 4BR/2.5BA LR, DR, den, Kit, Brk Rm, Yard Main, Swim Comm, 1st mo Free If Qual. $1240.

770-967-3230 ONE MONTH FREE $0 Application Fee. Expires 4/30/12.

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

SUN HOMES 888-246-2803 countrysidelakelanier.com EHO WAC S. Hall 3BR/2BA. No pets. $725mo; $500 dep. 770-532-7134

445-Lake Homes for Rent DREAMY Lrg White House w/deep water dock. $1150mo 678-804-2468

460-Mobile Homes for Rent 2/1, singlewide, East Hall.

706-654-0958 2BR/1BA Rent to OWN Mobile Home.

Shope Park Lot B11. $450/mo.

770-630-1834

3/2, E. Hall, pvt lot, perm. found., total renovation, wrkshop, Refs. $775/m. + $500 dep. 770-536-7654 3/2- Good Cond Near Lula. Banks cty. $600; $500dp. water incld 770-861-8202 LULA 3BR/1BA. $550 mo, Refs & bckgrnd ck req’d. No inside pets. 770-869-0193

IVY MANOR- 2BR & Efficiency. $400-575.

770-614-8804

Clermont 3BR/2BA. C/H/A $600/mo Free water. 770-654-4073

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

770-654-5154 Oakwood 2BR/1BA $550/mo + dep.

770-654-5154 Oakwood 2, 3 & 4 BR Townhomes from $755. Pool, total electric/770-365-6782 Oakwood- 2/1.5,yrd, safe, C/H/A $605$645. 678-357-5044 SPRING INTO The Columns At Chicopee - 1, 2 &3 Bdrms. Immediate Occupancy.

Ask About Our Specials!!

770-532-7200

420-Condos For Rent 3/3- All appls incl, W/D, Swim. G’Ville College area $750 770-597-2919

425-Duplexes For Rent 2BR Oakwood- $660 www.callapartments.c om. 770-287-1770 3 BR/2 BA Top Floor -Street Level $725 month Chestatee School District 770-540-2926 Myrtle St. 1/1 clean $150/wk $400/dep.

770-533-3029 New Home 2BR/ 2BA Flowery Br. $600m 678-977-8135

435-Houses for Rent Unfurnished 4BR/2BA Awesome lake view. $1150/mo Great location!

770-539-4400 3BR/2BA Lake home $800mo; $400 dep.

678-614-7607 3/1-$450 Candler Rd & Old Candler at 985 706-974-3360 3BR/2.5BA bonus room, screened in porch, wood heater. $995/mo + dep 770-534-5786 3BR/2BA Home, Lrg yard, attch’d gar w/remote opener, freplc, walk-ins.

Very clean, new floors. 148 Blanc Way, Braselton, GA. $850mo; $850 security. 706-387-7482 3BR/2BA- $900/mo.

Butch Hodges Properties, Inc. 770-540-0417 CLEAN 3BR/2BA Forsyth County off Pilgrim Mill Rd. ACROSS THE STREET FROM LAKE. $1800 deposit, $950/month 770-887-1328 Farmhouse 1BR/2BA CHA, refs & dep.

NO PETS, $700/mo.

770-532-1203 FLWRY BR. 3/3 with bsmt. $950mo + dep 770-654-5154

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

BRYANT 1999 21.6 ft w/ cuddy cabin, I/O show cond., $7900 obo. 678-618-4319 MALIBU 1984 Slingshot Bass Boat. 16’, 75hp Suzuki, trolling mtr, 2 fish finders, on board charger & Trailer. $2900.

678-943-2922 Riviera Cruiser - 30’ Pontoon Boat. 3.0 L, 120hp Mercruiser, I/O. Exc Cond. $9500/obo.

678-725-4322 SEARAY 1999 210 BR 5.0 ltr new covers w/ trailer all in excellent cond $17,500.

706-216-9805

610-RVs & Travel Trailers

E. Hall- 3BR. priv lot, remod’ld. No pets.

770-869-0530 770-654-3767 Large 3BR/2BA $125/wk. No pets.

770-289-9142 Murrayville 2/1. $550 includes water & yard upkeep. No pets 770-536-5377 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 Furnished Room, full house privileges.

678-600-7501 MEN ONLY BE$T. Fur Br, all priv + xtras Oakwd. 770-530-1110 New Room For rent $120/wk. No dep, No Util fees. Fully furnished. Lots of Xtras.

678-943-5143 ROOMMATE Hwy 53 West Gainesville.

Cable/Utils incld. $350mo. No smkng 678-438-2886 ` Roommate- widowed/divorced. Soc/ sec or disability OK. Split exp. Animal lover. Discount for right person.

678-943-0533

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

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

770-540-1836

523-House for Sale CLARKESVILLE6BR/6BA. Brick Traditional.

Gated community 14,000 sq ft, sits on 20 acres. Marble & hardwoods, custom cabinetry, priv lake in bckyrd. Beautiful landscape. Reduced to $1.5 million.

704-365-5700; 704-361-5837

CHEROKEE 2006 30ft, 2 power slides, awning, bath, sleeps 4, pictures avail. $13,500.

706-652-3132

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

PH 404-626-6888 FLEETWOOD 2006 Prowler Travel Trailer, 250RKS 26’.

Very Clean.

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

One slideout, asking $8,500 Call 678-696-5055 FORD 1995 Montara Tioga. 27ft. Asking $13,500.

770-503-5023 LEXINGTON 2004 Class B+ w/slide, 27’ Ford 450 V-10, like new, loaded, low mi, 12mpg. NADA $42k.

Sell $29,000.

706-745-1852 SPRINGDALE 2006 26’ Sleeps 6. Covered storage. $8300 678-372-7786 WILDERNESS 2001 27ft. 1 slide, self cont’d, slps 6, king size bed, central air/heat. Shelter kept, Looks New! $9500.

706-318-0520 WINNEBAGO 2006 Navion. 24ft.

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

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

Wheels 700 710-Antique Cars/Trucks

CADILLAC 1978 Eldorado, white, 32K miles, $6,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 CORVETTE 1988 Convt, Dk blue, 87k.

New: top, carpet, door panels, weather stripping, radio, Much More! Receipts on-hand. Asking $11,000/obo 770-534-2568; 770-540-8310

735-Autos for Sale

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

CADILLAC 2003 CTS, white, heated seats, snrf, $10,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CADILLAC 2005 Deville, silver, heated & cool seats, $10,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

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745-Import Autos

BUICK 2004 Rainier, 1owner, loaded, Very Good Cond. KBB: $9700; Sell: $8500 770-534-2568; 770-540-8310

NISSAN 1991. 300ZX cpe. 5spd, t-tops, All records. Exc Cond.

High miles, well maint’d. $4500.

706-499-0807

CADILLAC 2005 SRX, white, V8, snrf, $13,555 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

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

770-540-1836 TOYOTA 2000 Corolla. 194k. Good Cond. Great MPG. $3300/obo.

470-262-8261 TOYOTA 2005 Highlander V6, all power, 2WD, 4DR, 24 mpg, exc. cond., original owner, $14,950.

706-864-0202

CADILLAC 2007 CTS, white, local trade, $14,555 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 CHEVY 1998 Malibu Burgundy w/ gray cloth, A/T, & more. $399 down. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

750-Motorcycles HARLEY DAVIDSON 2006. Fatboy. 6700 mi, WS, light bar, Eng. guards, Python exhst, Power Commander, luggage rack w/backrest, turn signal conversion.

Very Clean! $11,000.

770-534-2568; 770-540-8310

CHEVY 1999 Cavalier 4-dr, auto., gas saver. $1950 cash deal. Call Mike Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

CHEVY 2003 Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition.

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

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

678-571-9276

HONDA 2000 Valkyrie Interstate Trike. Runs Great!

Always garaged. One owner. $16,500.

770-965-2268 Cell: 404-697-3362 SUZUKI 2003 Intruder VL800, $5000. Very nice!

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

770-983-3170

755-Sport-Utility Vehicles

DODGE 2004 PT Cruiser. Sliver edition, fully loaded. $799 down. Call Mike Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 FORD 1989 Mustang.

GT. 400 horse! A must see! Clean!

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

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

706-864-3377 FORD 2000 Taurus Hunter green w/ gray interior. $499 down.

Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

FORD 2003 Mustang, silver, convertible, auto, $7,888.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 PONTIAC 2003 Grand AM GT, 2-dr, lthr, $499 down/$135 bi week. Call Mike Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 PONTIAC 2003 Sunfire, 2-dr coupe, gas saver. $699 down.

Call Mike Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 TOYOTA 2003 Camry Beautiful gas sipper $1,499 down.

Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 VOLVO 1999 V70, Red, Dependable car. Some damage to driver door, window relay needs replaced. Great a/c heat. Interior good, High miles but great car. $2,000 OBO..CASH..

678-316-1586

745-Import Autos

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

770-540-1836

Thursday, May 3, 2012

1/2 Price RV Lots.

For Sale. Elkmont RV Resort, Cleveland, GA. 770-503-5036

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

770-714-1992

FLOWERY BRANCH 2/1.5BA Apt., $550.

404-775-9511

LOFT STUDIO APT In Dwntwn Gainesville “On The Square” All utils & cable furnished. No pets. $675. Call Lanier 404-202-7290

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MAZDA 2011 2, green, only 3800 miles, $13,777.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

NISSAN 2004 Sentra, black, 5 spd., very clean, 99K, $6,888 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CHEVY 2009 Tahoe, blk, LTZ, 4WD, DVD, $40,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 FORD 1999 Exped Eddie Bauer V8, new tires & batt, 136K, $4900. 770-540-5782 GMC 1999 Suburban white w/towing pkg including hitch. Good Cond. 175k, $4500.

706-994-3627 JEEP 1987 Wrangler, 350 engine, 10,000 mile rebuilt motor, $6,000. 678-316-4178 JEEP 2004 Wrangler.

4” lift, Goodyear tires, hard doors, only 73K miles. Call Dan Jim Waters Motors 770-532-6988

765-Trucks CHEVY 1982 C-30 (1 ton), 12ft bed, V8 Auto, $2500/Sell or Trade.678-546-9184; 678-617-5560 CHEVY 1982 S10. V6, auto. $1500 TOYOTA 1991 PU. 5spd. $1500 404-886-8176

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

Only. $14,500 770-503-7015 DODGE 1998 Dakota, 62K miles, great truck, $3,000.

770-540-4178 DODGE 2002 Ram. Quad cab, 2WD, 140 k, needs eng. $3200.

678-780-8782 lv msg FORD 1983 F-250, 4 spd, w/ Granny gear, 6 cyl., $1,295 obo. 770-967-8819 FORD 2002 F-150, 4-dr, auto., CD, A/C great work truck . $699 down. Call Mike Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 FORD 2004 F-150, silver w/ gray cloth, 4.6 Triton V-8, A/T, $699 down. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 FORD 2007 F250.

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

706-652-3132

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