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Crow, Smith question spending reports

BY LEANNE AKIN

New EMS station still a controversial subject

Jackson County Commission Chairman tom Crow and District Commissioner Dwain Smith are questioning the financial reporting on the EMS station under construction in West Jackson.

In a statement issued Tuesday, Crow and Smith expressed their concern about what they call an effort to hide spending on the EMS station under construction along Lewis Braselton Boulevard.

“Who is hiding the money? And why?”

Crow and Smith are asking. They point to the lawsuit filed in an effort to stop work on the station. Work was stopped by court order, but Judge David Motes authorized work to begin again when the attorney for the plaintiffs did not appear for the hearing. Commissioner Crow asked to speak on behalf of the plain-

tiffs although he, as a commissioner, is a defendant. The judge rejected his request.

Crow said he is motivated by his campaign promise to be a good steward of the taxpayers’ money.

“We know that many citizens have asked questions about the lawsuit filed against the Board of Commissioners concerning Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax projects,” say Crow and Smith, who contend “the intent of the lawsuit was to stop overspending.”

Armed with information provided by citizens, Crow and Smith say they have been asking questions and researching the spending of SPLOST 4 and 5 funds including the required annual accounting reports which have not been published.

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“After receiving the information, we verified by asking questions. We did not feel comfortable bringing the results to the citizens until now,” said Crow and Smith’s statement.

“The last time that we brought forth information from an employee about a questionable paving project, that employee was fired.”

At issue is the reporting that $453,881 is amount being reported as spent on the West Jackson station.

Collection of SPLOST V is to include $1.2 million to go toward construction of EMS station with the West Jackson, Plainview and Commerce areas on the board for stations.

Commissioners also voted to allocate nearly $820,000 from SPLOST IV funds remaining for public safety toward the EMS stations.

Crow and Smith suggest that the $1.2 million split between the three stations should mean the budgets are $400,000 each. However, commissioners knew the prototype design brought the anticipated cost to $630,000 when Keith Hayes Construction was awarded the West Jackson station contract. At that time, Crow was unsuccessful in his effort to get commissioners to rebid the project to bring the cost down.

Crow and Smith suggest that more than $1.3 million has been encumbered toward the project.

County Manager Kevin Poe says different ways of accounting are being used in compiling project costs but will be providing additional information to this writer later this week. What Poe says he can offer is “ the amounts as we have officially accounted for them.”

Jackson County Teachers of the Year Sarah Cosey fills classroom with language lessons

BY KATIE JUSTICE

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When walking through the halls of West Jackson Middle School, guests to the school may hear laughter coming from a classroom just beyond the library. That classroom belongs to sixth grade Language Arts Sarah Cosey.

“It’s pretty fun in here,” said student Breann Bragg. “I think she’s one of the best teachers I’ve ever really had.”

Cosey’s peers shared students’ viewpoints, when they chose her to represent her as the WJMS Teacher of the Year (TOTY), and later the Jackson County School System TOTY. Cosey, who has been teaching since 2006, currently teaches advanced content language art to sixth graders; although she has also taught regular sixth and seventh grade language arts and social studies.

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Jackson County Teacher of the Year Sarah Cosey is describing to her students how they an identify sensory language in their readings.

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Teachers appreciative of recognition of professional colleagues, school system and community

BY KATIE JUSTICE

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Each year, Jackson County School System recognizes teachers from each county school that have been chosen by their peers as their school Teacher of the Year, TOTY. In western Jackson County, five schools are recognizing their Teachers of the Year.

For West Jackson Middle School, sixth grade teacher Sarah Cosey is not only the school TOTY, but has also been named Jack-

son County TOTY. Cosey has been teaching for seven years and believes the kids are the best part of her job. However, another fun aspect of teaching is that “that no two days are alike. Things are never boring, and while that can be stressful at times, most days it means work is incredibly fun.”

West Jackson Primary School is recognizing first grade teacher Rebecca Nemeck as their TOTY. Nemeck has been teaching since 1998, when she got her start in Cleveland,

Ohio.

“I decided to become a teacher because I wanted to help all children be successful in school. I grew up with family members that struggled through school and that motivated me to want to make a difference in children’s lives,” said Nemeck who believes every child needs a teacher who believes and motivates them to reach their fullest potential.

“It is heart-warming to be voted TOTY. WJPS has phenomenal teachers and to be selected by my colleagues is an honor,” said

Nemeck. “Without the help and support of the staff at WJPS, I would not be the teacher I am today, so I am eternally grateful to them.”

Third grade teacher Wendye Hendley is the TOTY at West Jackson Intermediate School.

“I felt very honored that my colleagues would think so much of my teaching abilities and character that they would choose me to represent them and West Jackson Intermedi-

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Sign of revitalization up in downtown Braselton

BY STANLEY DUNLAP

Regional staff

A new year means taking several steps forward for economic development in Braselton.

The city of around 8,000 citizens has several major infrastructure projects underway or planned as officials hope improved infrastructure will help overcome a shortage of downtown property available for businesses.

Over the last year the city has seen a number of buildings undergo renovations including the Braselton Brothers Store that the city will use to attract more tenants. Currently, three businesses occupy the century-old city-owned building as work continues to update areas such

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as heating and making it handicapped accessible.

The renovations are being paid for through a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant and the city is pitching in $250,000.

“We need more inventory, which is what we are trying to create in the Braselton Brothers Store,” said Town Manager Jennifer Dees.

Also, a $500,000 streetscape project stretching from Highway 53 of Hoschton to the Braselton Brothers Store will be sent out for bid in the next 30 days, and permits for the town green project will likely be approved in around 12 months.

Around $250,000 would be used to create

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Jewelry heist suspects are jackson county board of education Sixth grade center to be linked to Jefferson crime considered for system

By Alyssa LaRenzie and LeAnne Akin

Regional staff

The last of 11 suspects involved in a September 2011 jewelry heist pleaded guilty in Forsyth County Superior Court on Monday, the day their jury trial was slated to start.

Sentences for the defendants ranged between 10 and 20 years depending on their involvement in the heist, during which about $2.5 million in jewelry was stolen from Milano Fine Jewelry on Buford Highway.

According to the Jefferson Police Department, the defendants were part of a ring of gang members from Atlanta involved in a series of burglaries involving the same scenario. One such burglary occurred 18 months ago at the Pendergrass Flea Market in Jefferson, a case which Jefferson Police Detective Chris Foster and Sgt. J.H. McNatt been investigating.

Eight of the 11 defendants entered their pleas before Judge David Dickinson on last week and Monday. The other three pleaded guilty in November and December. All of the remaining suspects would have been tried together had the trial, which was expected to take weeks, gone forward.

Jefferson Police Chief Joe Wirthman informed the Jefferson City Council at its Monday work session of the sentencing of the suspects in Forsyth County. He noted the suspects were tied to the Pendergrass Flea Market burglary through sound investigative skills which he called “good, old grunt work.”

Foster and McNatt point to the collaboration between multiple jurisdictions for the outcome which will find the suspects, thought to involved in a nationwide gang which focused on jewelry stores and flea markets where jewelry was targeted, behind bars.

Officials arrested the 11 suspects as a result of an investigation that found evidence linking them to similar crimes across the state, which may have totaled more than $22 million in property damage and theft.

Ten men and one woman were charged with two counts of felony theft by taking, one count of burglary and one count Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organiza-

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a town square atmosphere that’ll be surrounded by commercial properties.

“We’re willing to wait as long as we have to [in order] to get what the citizens’ want,” Dees said.

Those projects were a major goal when the budget was approved last March.

City officials will begin in the next few months to work on the new fiscal budget as this year’s budget winds down.

“This year we are actually seeing the work we’ve done come to fruition,” she said.

The city’s population increased 350 percent between 2000 and 2010, although growth over the last two years has become more manageable. Dees attributes the city’s ability to attract businesses due to a mix of the high-income level of many residents, the location along main thoroughfares and the vision that officials had for the city.

“We’ve been very lucky,” she said.

In November the city also added a part-time employee, Amy Pinnell, to coordinate economic development functions for downtown.

Pinnell, who is working to complete the new webpage and already has a Facebook

tions Act, or RICO. At the Pendergrass Flea Market, entry was gained through the roof of the structure which had apparently been well scouted out, Foster said. Entry was attempted through an exterior wall but that was abandoned for the roof. Once inside, the suspect used concrete saws to access safes and the ATMs. In addition to the damage, an estimated $675,000 in jewelry and $10,000 in cash from the ATM was reported as missing. Likely the jewelry was taken to a stash house, possibly in south Georgia, where the gold was melted down.

“This has been a long time coming,” said Foster, who said the evidence collected at the crime scene helped wrap up the suspects with the gang. One of the saws left behind by the crew was traced to a New England theft.

Foster credits law enforcement’s success in the case to the coordination between multiple local, state and federal authorities. He said he was overwhelmed by how the agencies came together at a meeting in Forsyth County and put all their collective evidence on the table.

That sharing of information about crimes in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and beyond brought about the arrests.

Foster said footprint casings and DNA evidence obtained from items the suspects left behind provide ample evidence to connect suspects to the Jefferson break-in.

The gang’s operation was professional and well timed.

“They were very comfortable inside the building,” said Foster. The suspects used inside information to cut phone lines and remove surveillance equipment. By viewing some video obtained in a Gainesville crime, police did have some images of the suspects.

Mike Burrows, owner of a Gainesville store that was targeted is a retired law enforcement officer, was able to assist police with some good information, according to Foster.

“A whole lot of hours went into this investigation,” said McNatt.

Assistant District Attorney James Dunn was pleased with the outcome. “They got what they deserved,” he said. “I think it sends a strong message to people all over Atlanta that are involved in these types of crimes that they won’t come here.”

presence, is making plans for a networking breakfast to connect with Braselton businesses in order to better support them.

In providing her report at the Jan. 10 meeting of the Braselton Downtown Development Authority, Pinnell updated the board on the new initiative.

“I want to be their cheerleader,” said Pinnell, who announced that Breakfast in Braselton would be held for the first time on Feb. 15 and be held on the third Friday on the month. She envisions mingling and networking in a casual setting with breakfast and an interesting program on matters pertinent to business.

In other business of the DDA meeting, Marvin Stover was re-elected as chairman, Peggy Kreiger was re-elected vice chairman, Cindy Green was named secretary and Cindy Phillips was re-elected as treasurer.

Save the date The Downtown Development Authority set Thursday, Nov. 7, as the date for its annual Taste of Braselton fundraiser.

Cindy Green offered the suggestion of a test mailer to seek donations to the downtown redevelopment effort including the Town Green.

After discussion about what the DDA’s role is, additional

research will be conducted to determine how the authority can help support the future development of the Town Green, which is still in the design phase.

New member needed Applications are now being accepted for a seat on the Braselton Downtown Development Authority.

The appointment will be for an unexpired term running through June 2017.

Applicants must be the owner or operator of a business located in the Downtown District.

Meetings are held at 11 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month. There are also special events and training throughout the year.

The Braselton Downtown Development Authority works to assure the long-term economic stability of Downtown Braselton by maintaining the small town character of the district and supporting the fundamentals that assure Braselton is a great place to live, work, play, invest, and do business.

Applications will be accepted through Jan. 31.

For an application, email Amy Pinnell at apinnell@ braselton.net or download at http://braselton.net/dda. html The post was held by Kathryn Cooper Robinson who moved her business.

By KATIE JUSTICE

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The Jackson County Board of Education is considering the creation of a sixth grade center to serve as a transitional school between fifth and seventh grades.

“Sixth grade has been identified as a crucial time for the transition of child development to child independence,” said Superintendent Dr. John Green at last Thursday’s Jackson County Board of Education work session.

The establishment of the sixth grade center would allow a focus on student development, while also helping Jackson County become one step closer to the building of a new high school.

However, focus would remain on student success.

“Our first priority is maintaining a safe, risk-free environment,” said April Howard, Jackson County Director of Instruction and Improvement, at the Board of Education meeting Monday night. “There’s a big difference between just having turned 12 and turning 14 years old.”

“Rather than re-zoning or expenditures on portable classrooms, grade configurations should be considered that increase opportunities for students as well as improve academic performance,” said Green, who says that West Jackson Middle School (WJMS) currently has five portable classrooms and is expected to need another five next year if nothing changes.

The proposed sixth grade center would be located at what is currently Kings Bridge Middle School. Students from the Maysville, Benton, South Jackson and East Jackson Elementary zones would attend the sixth grade center. Students in this area would attend the

Rather than re-zoning or expenditures on portable classrooms, grade configurations should be considered that increase opportunities for students as well as improve academic performance.

Dr. John Green Superintendent, Jackson County Schools current East Jackson Middle School for seventh and eighth grades.

Those from West Jackson Intermediate, North Jackson and Gum Springs would have the choice of attending the sixth grade center or remaining at West Jackson Middle School, which will continue to house sixth through eighth grades.

Jackson County currently allows students to choose which schools to attend through school choice, and this would continue with the sixth grade center.

In addition to helping improve sixth grade success, the creation of a sixth grade center is expected to help expedite the process of funding and building the new West Jackson High School.

“There’s approximately $12 million of capital outlay funds that exist at the state level that are earmarked for Jackson County schools.

We’re not allowed to access that $12 million until we have 100 percent capacity at our existing schools,” said Green.

“I know this can change. If there’s money sitting somewhere and it’s not being used, or there’s not a plan to use it, sometimes legislators will find a way to move it,” said Green. “So I’m not saying that I don’t fully trust our legislators at the gold dome, but we’re about to go into a legislative session and so at

least I would want us to have a plan submitted.”

The establishment of a sixth grade center would help Jackson County schools on the east side reach capacity more quickly, which would enable the school system to access the capital outlay funds.

“The construction of a West Jackson High School would complete a community-centered grouping of schools to serve the families on the west side of the county,” said Green. “This would complete the transition from one centrally located high school to two community-centered high schools. This would also provide flexibility of use of facilities that are centrally located.”

The Jackson County Board of Education’s February work session and meeting will be held at schools within the community, and be followed by a community meeting to further discuss the concept of a sixth grade center.

The work session on Thursday, Feb. 7, will be held at Kings Bridge Middle School at 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. community meeting to follow.

Then, the Board of Education meeting will take place Monday, Feb. 11, at the East Jackson High School Theater at 6 p.m. with a community meeting to follow at 7.

vices as a result of unforeseen items.

Additional field work was required after it became apparent that some demolition work would disturb areas of the building with lead based paint so the demolition drawings were revised and an abatement company was needed to address the hazardous materials. Other work was self performed.

In order to complete the final design and construction documents, the company should only need an additional 75 man hours at a cost of $4,500, according to County Manager Kevin Poe. In order to complete construction administra-

tion activities an additional amount of $12,500 is recommended. The $12,500 will be used as owner’s match for the two Federal Grants.

Poe recommends the commission authorize Chairman Crow to execute a supplemental agreement with BCB for $17,000 for the interior renovations to the Historic Courthouse.

Also on the agenda of the Jan. 21 will be re-adoption of existing building code as amended with the updated State mandated mandatory codes and optional codes.

The Board of Commissioners last adopted this ordinance on Jan. 16, 2012, and the State last adopted the Georgia Minimum Standard Codes in Dec. 3, 2012.

BOC agenda The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will be asked at its Monday, Jan. 21, meeting to authorize Chairman Tom Crow to execute a contract with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce to provide economic development services to Jackson County.

The Chamber will continue to provide services to recruit and promote economic development in Jackson County. Such economic development provides jobs and enhances the tax base.

The Chamber would receive $100,000 for the services to be paid in quarterly installments on Jan. 1, April 1, July 1 and Oct. 1.

The commission will also consider a recommendation to amend the Design Services Agreement for Barker, Cunningham & Barrington, PC in the amount of $17,000 for additional ser-

Search is on for man, 5-year-old son

By KATIE JUSTICE

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Local authorities are searching for an Iowa man that is possibly “suicidal and homicidal,” after he was sighted in Gwinnett County, and his personal belongings were found by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.

Jeremiah E. Johnson, 33 years old, and his 5-year-old son Jonnathan Johnson were stopped by a Gwinnett police officer in Buford when the man ran a red light. When the officer ran Johnson’s license it showed he, along with his son, was missing from Iowa.

Johnson disappeared with his son

during a custody dispute with the boy’s mother. Information from Iowa indicated Johnson could be “suicidal and homicidal.”

When the officer told the man to exit his car, he drove off and eventually eluded the officer.

Johnson’s personal belongings were found by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities are concerned that Johnson may harm himself and the boy or is trying to start a new identity.

Johnson is wanted out of Gwinnett County on charges of fleeing or eluding police, two counts of obstructing a law enforcement officer, reckless driving,

cruelty to children, failure to obey a traffic control device and reckless conduct.

Johnson is described a white man with blond hair and green eyes. He is about 5-foot-9 in height and weighs about 230 pounds. Officials are also on the lookout for Johnson’s 2003, silver Volkswagen Passat with the Iowa tag 608ZBD. The car has a carrier extending behind the car, and has a large-screen TV attached to the back of the front seat.

Anyone who sees the car or may have information is asked to call 911 or the Gwinnett County Police Department at 770-513-5000.

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Jackson EMC President/CEO Randall Pugh and Gov. Nathan Deal following Jan. 8 swearingin ceremony for new Georgia Department of Economic Development board members.

Jackson EMC CEO Pugh appointed to Economic Development Board From staff reports

Randall Pugh, President/CEO of Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) has been appointed by Governor Nathan Deal to the Board of Directors of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD).

GDEcD is the state’s sales and marketing arm. As the lead agency for attracting new business investment, it encourages the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, develops new domestic and international markets, attracts tourists to Georgia, and promotes the state as a location for film, video, music and digital entertainment projects, as well as plans and mobilizes state resources for economic development. The board of directors meets quarterly.

Pugh began his career in the power industry at Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) in Monroe in 1968, where he held various management positions and served as General Manager from 1977-1984. He be-

came head of Jackson EMC in August 1984.

Pugh earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with a major in Accounting, from the University of Georgia.

He also serves on the boards of directors of the Oglethorpe Power Corporation (OPC), the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia System Operations Corporation (GSOC), and is a member of the Northeast Georgia Council Boy Scouts of America’s executive council and member and past president of Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member and past president of the Jefferson Rotary Club.

Jackson (EMC), the second largest electric cooperative in the nation, is headquartered 50 miles northeast of Atlanta in Jefferson.

The cooperative serves nearly 207,900 meters and more than 195,400 individual accounts in 10 northeast Georgia counties, with 86 substations and more than 13,500 miles of energized wire.

a Chamber member who has demonstrated a high level of service through community involvement in Jackson County.

Other awards will include Large Business of the Year, for an employer of 26 or more which excels in their business field and is a model employer, an innovator and serves the community to enhance quality of life; Small Business of the Year, for an employer of 25 or less; and Chamber Volunteer of the Year.

The William H. Booth Lifetime Achievement Award will honor an individual who has achieved life-long distinction in their professional and has longtime involvement in Jackson County.

Contact the Chamber at www.jacksoncountyga.com or 706-387-0300 for tickets.

Deadline nears for scholarship applications JEFFERSON —There are only a few days left to apply for any or all Jackson EMC’s three scholarship opportunities.

Students interested in applying should contact their high school guidance counselors/office or complete the application online at www.jacksonemc.com/scholarships or at www.ngcf.org. The deadline for applications is Jan. 24.

Jackson EMC offers three scholarships, the A.T. Sharpton Restricted, the A.T. Sharpton Unrestricted and the Walter Harrison Scholarship. A.T. Sharpton applicants may also apply for the Walter Harrison Scholarship as long as the requirements are met.

Winners will be chosen by a scholarship committee, which will carefully review each application to select the most qualified can-

England: Budget will be challenge of session

By Stanley Dunlap

Regional staff

Chamber of Commerce awards banquet is Jan. 24 The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet, presented by Buhler Quality Yarns Corporation on Jan. 24, will be the Chamber’s 40th anniversary celebration.

When the Chamber was incorporated in 1973, Richard Nixon was President, everyone was watching “All in the Family” and “The Waltons” on TV and sporting Big Hair and wearing bell bottoms.

This year’s banquet will celebrate the Chamber’s 40 years of accomplishments and honor some in the community who have made significant contributions to the Chamber and to Jackson County.

Recognitions to be presented at the banquet include Citizen of the Year, to be awarded to

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Gov. Nathan Deal conducted swearing-in ceremonies Jan. 9 for Putnam County State Court Judge R. Richard Gailey Jr., and Piedmont Judicial Court Judge Wayne D. McLocklin in the North Wing of the Georgia State Capital. Family, friends and fellow Superior Court Judges were in attendance for McLocklin’s swearing-in. Among those on hand was State Rep. Terry England, pictured below with Judge McLocklin and Gov. Deal.

didates, based on academic ability, extra-curricular activities, autobiographical sketch and recommendations.

All scholarship recipients must be a customer of Jackson EMC or the son or daughter of a customer and must also be a resident of the home served by Jackson EMC. Other criteria for each of the three opportunities are available on the website.

Multiple $1,000 scholarships will be awarded throughout Jackson EMC’s service territory.

For more information about Jackson EMC’s scholarship programs or to learn more about the company’s commitment to the community, please visit the websites for all the details and FAQs, or contact Callie Flack at cflack@ngcf.org.

State Rep. Terry England says the primary focus as a new legislative session begins will be tackling additional cuts to the current budget.

England said that budget amendments for an additional three percent of statewide cuts offers a challenging issue as legislators returned to Atlanta this week. Focus won’t turn to the following budget until this fiscal year’s financial issues are resolved, said England, who last Tuesday attended a meeting with Governor Nathan Deal and Deal’s staff about the budget concerns.

“He deals with his economists and they come up with what they think is a prudent or a safe estimate for what they think the revenue for the upcoming year will be,” said England, who is beginning his ninth year in the state House of Representatives.

Almost any area could be affected by the three percent cuts from this year’s budget as well as cuts to the 2013-2014 budget. Each state department head is looking at avenues for savings, he said.

Legislators have tried to be mindful on cuts made in education, such as the austerity funding that school systems receive for each student.

“We would love to be able get them back to full funding, but right now we’re running about $1.1, $1.2 billion in austerity cuts,” England said. “What we’ve done is held the austerity reduction over the last several years and not deepened it any.”

The new budget could include a 5 percent reduction in Medicaid, which was spared cuts for several of the recession’s worst years, England said.

“There are some (Medicaid) services that we offer through the state that are not mandated by federal government… it becomes a huge balancing act,” he said.

One Barrow County project that’ll be affected by the upcoming budget will be the issuing of bonds for equipment for the new Lanier Tech campus.

“We’re very fortunate in Georgia that we have a AAA bond rating from all three (rating agencies), which means we can borrow bond money at an incredibly low rate,” he said.

Not as many local people are seeking funding for certain projects because of the economy, England said.

“Everybody pretty well understands how tight the budget is,” he said. “County and city budgets are tight, school budgets are tight so they understand that the state is in the same circumstance.”

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Resolve to live a holy life Scripture: I Peter 1:14

we do.” Holiness means being totally devoted and dedi“So you must live as God’s cated to God, set apart for obedient children. Don’t slip his special use, and set apart back into your old ways of living from sin and its influence. to satisfy your own desires.”

We cannot become Holy The return of Christ should on our own, but God will give motivate us to live for him. We us his Holy Spirit to help us should be mentally alert, disobey and will give us power Julia Demory ciplined and focused, living as to overcome sin. We must The Pastor’s Pen God’s obedient children. rely on God’s power to free us God is not warlike, adulterfrom sin, so we can live holy. ous or sinful. He is a God of mercy and jus- Why not make living holy our first resolutice, who cares personally for each of his tion this year? followers. Our God expects us to imitate him by following his high moral standards Pastor Julia Demory is Pastor of Wesley Chaby being merciful and just. pel United Methodist Church in Hoschton.

God is a jealous God; he wants us to put She is a candidate for Ordained Ministry in him first in all we do. Peter tells us “to be the North Georgia Conference of the United like our heavenly Father, holy in everything Methodist Church.

OBITUARIES Tony Armistead

Died Jan. 6, 2013 Robert Anthony “Tony” Armistead II, 54, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013.

Born in Mobile, Ala., on Sept. 1, 1958, he was a son of Robert Anthony Armistead I and Martha Sirmon Armistead. He was a member of the Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of South Carolina and was a national account executive with Xpedx. He loved his family more than anything. He was an avid fisherman, fishing from childhood through adulthood, loved gardening, where he would spend hours in the yard, coached baseball for 20 years and football. He loved college football – Go SEC – Go Dawgs! and was active in the theater pre-college days.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Marguerite Armistead; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Anthony Armistead III and Ashlyn Armistead of Charlotte, N.C.; sons, Lance James Armistead of Atlanta and Landon Thomas Armistead of Hoschton; daughter, Michelle Armistead of Atlanta; granddaughter, Isabelle Armistead; parents, Robert Anthony and Martha Sirmon Armistead of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Ruth Armistead of Blythewood, S.C.; sisters and brothers-inlaw, Julie and Wayne Cape of Alpharetta, and Alison and Tann McKenzie of Alpharetta; and mother-in-law, Carol Brackley of Houston, Texas.

Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery.

David Lee Davis officiated.

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James Tyree Boone

Died Jan. 10, 2013 James Tyree Boone, 82, of Commerce, formerly of Hoschton, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.

Born in Tennessee, he was a son of the late Cecil and Myra Boone. He was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation where he was a motorpool foreman. Mr. Boone was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, serving as a paratrooper.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Lucille Paschal Boone; and grandson, Brian Boone.

Survivors include his children, James Allen Boone of Hoschton, Debbie Boone (Douglas) Miller of Winder, Wayne (Alethia) Boone of Danielsville, Donna Boone (Randy) Beck of Maysville; grandchildren, Bryan Boone, Christy Miller, Jesse and Amber Boone, Heather Beck Haynes, Jeremy Beck, Keith Boone; and great-grandchildren, Zachary and Dakota Hroma, Bryan W. Boone and D.J. Byrd.

A visitation was held at the funeral home on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Jan. 17, 2013

Clara June Call

Died Jan. 10, 2013 Clara June Call, 79, of Hoschton, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.

Survivors include her son, Gary Dergarabedian and Lori of Hoschton.

Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-6540966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

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Paul Emil Cameron

Died Jan. 13, 2013 Paul Emil Cameron, 91, of Bowman, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013.

During his lifetime, he worked as a truck driver for Imperial Van Lines. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the Church of Christ and attended church at Fork Creek Baptist Church in Bowman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marie Boresky Cameron; brothers, Tony Cameron and Everrett Cameron; and sisters, Amy Scheu and Lillian Anderson.

Survivors include his son, Paul Richard Cameron of Tennessee; daughter, Mary Sue Cameron Weakley of New Johnsville, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Elaine Cameron of Winder; grandchildren, Darrell Gibbs of Nashville, Tenn., Chad (Lisa) Weakley of Ashland City, Tenn., Timothy Richard Cameron of Winder and Terri Rebecca (John) Black of Millen; great-grandchildren, Sara Jo and Kayla Gibbs and Ely and Isaiah Weakley; and caregivers, James and Ann Bryant of Bowman.

The funeral service was held Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Bill Vaughn officiating. Burial followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tripp Halstead fund or the Methodist Home for Children, P.O. Box 2525, Macon, GA 31203.

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Robert Jason Conner Funeral services for the Rev. Robert Jason Conner, 61 of Jefferson, were held Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Cleveland Road Baptist Church in Bogart, with Dr. Chuck Herring officiating. The burial followed at Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson.

A son of the late Benjamin Arren Conner and the late Julia Mac Franklin Conner, he grew up as a dairy farmer at Conner Farms until he was called into the ministry.

A graduate of the University of Georgia, he was an avid Dawg fan who studied history and the Bible. Rev. Conner coached many sports teams through the years and also served as a counselor and mentor. Ordained into the ministry 30 years ago, he last served as the pastor of Legacy Baptist Church in Jefferson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jane Conner.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Sasser Conner; daughters, Jennifer (Ritch) Bray and Mary (Allen) Hanson, all of Jefferson; sons, Jason (Amy) Conner and Sasser Conner, all of Jefferson; grandchildren, Madison, Conner, Arren and Brayden; brothers, Ben A. Conner of Savannah, Franklin Conner of St. Simons and Al Conner of Columbia, S.C.; sisters, Beverly Cole of Dalton and Vickie Kennedy of Dunwoody.

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Michael Joseph Fredette

Died Jan. 5, 2013 Michael Joseph Fredette, 64, of Bethlehem, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013.

Survivors include his loving wife, Carol Ann; mother, Mrs. Marian Fredette of Rutland, Vt.; brothers, Billy Fredette, Bobby Fredette and Gary Fredette, all of Rutland, Vt.; and sister, Susie Heidelmark of Earlgon, N.Y. Born Oct. 1, 1948, in Rutland, Vt., he was an employee of Georgia Pacific for

32 years. He was a longtime parishioner at St. Catherine of Siena in Kennesaw and more recently at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Winder.

After an eight-year relationship, Carol Ann and Michael were married on May 18, 2012, and had been attending Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Smith Memory Chapel handled cremation arrangements.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Britt officiating. His ashes will be flown to Rutland, Vt., for a mass in April at this boyhood school and parish, Christ The King Catholic Church.

He will be sorely missed by all his family and friends who loved him so dearly. His kindness, thoughtfulness and the way he never complained though in pain, will be remembered by those fortunate enough to have known Michael Joseph Fredette.

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Leo Francis Hollar Sr.

Died Jan. 11, 2013 Leo Francis Hollar Sr., 92 of Hoschton, died Friday, Jan.11, 2013 at Embracing Hospice in Snellville.

Born Aug. 26, 1920 in Midland, Va., he was a son of the late Ward B. and Lulu Belle Miller Hollar. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Stella DeGrange Hollar, and a brother, Charles.

Mr. Hollar had served in the U.S Army and had worked as a machinist in the aircraft industry for Melpar.

In later years, he worked as a maintenance worker for Maryland National Capital Park Planning Commission.

Survivors include sons Leo F. Hollar Jr., of Mt. Airy, Md., and Herbert Lynn Hollar of Hoschton; sisters, Alice Burke and Pauline Hunsberger of Midland, Va.; brother, Harold A. Hollar, Lauderhill, Fla.; grandchildren, Stephanie Lynn Hollar, Herbert Lynn Hollar Jr., and Leo F. Hollar III; and three great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at Moser Funeral Home where services will be held at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Billy Tatum officiating. Interment with military honors will be at Oak Dale Baptist Church Cemetery in Nokesville, Va. Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, Va. The Paper, Jan. 17, 2013

Casey Lanier Jackson

Died Jan. 10, 2013 Casey Lanier Jackson, 32, of Winder, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.

Casey loved life and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her parents, Mike and Kay Parten of Winder; husband, Matt Jackson of Winder; sons, Trenton Parten and Colton Jackson, both of Winder; brother, Tobye Payne of Danielsville; sister, Tayler King of Ila; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Smith Memory Chapel. Interment was in the Mt. Tabor Church Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made for her children to: 216 Rainey Brook Drive, Winder, GA 30680.

Smith Funeral Home,

CHURCH NEWS

The Church of Hoschton has relocated to the former Hoschton First Baptist Church at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton, and would like to invite the community to join them. Sunday services begin with Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m.

This Sunday, we will be observing communion during the morning service. Sunday night we begin service at 6 p.m. and are currently studying Psalms. Wednesday night service begins with prayer meeting at 7 and Bible study at 7:30. We are finishing the study of Daniel.

On Sunday, Jan. 27, we will have a Restoration Service with special guests and music. Come and join us for any or all of these services. For more information, contact the Rev. Cory

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Debie McDaniel

Died Jan. 12, 2013 Debbie McDaniel, 64, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.

Debbie is preceded in death by her father, Charles N. McDaniel.

Survivors include her mother, Hassie Lee Stewart McDaniel of Winder; sisters, Cheryl McDaniel (Hank) Hilderbrand of Jackson and Marsha McDaniel (David) Gooch of Jefferson; nephews, Henry and Cassie Hilderbrand of Johns Creek, , Jeremy and Lynne Hilderbrand of Stockbridge and Chuck and Maureen Gooch of Bethlehem; niece Kellee Gooch of Nashville, Tenn.; and five great-nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Winder Library, 189 Bellview St., Winder, GA 30680.

The Paper, Jan. 17, 2013

Neil Milford

Died Jan. 13, 2013 Neil Milford, 81, of Lawrenceville, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013.

Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-6540966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

The Paper, Jan. 17, 2013

Jewell Melvin Murphy

Died Jan. 9, 2013 Mr. Jewell Melvin Murphy, 91, of Pendergrass, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013.

Born in Jackson County, he was a son of the late Bill and Eliza Skelton Murphy.

Mr. Murphy was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II. He was retired from the Gainesville-Midland Railroad where he was a foreman. He was a member of Mt. Creek Baptist Church.

Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Ash Murphy; sisters and brothers, Woodrow, Sprout, Ernest, Floella, Florence, Flossie and Ethel; and granddaughter, Kathy Brooks Yearwood.

Survivors include his children, Ellis Murphy, A.J. Murphy, Ted and Nancy Murphy, Frances and Mike Brooks, Dorothy and Steve Moon, Jimmy and Debbie Murphy, all of Pendergrass; sisters, Clara Thomas of Thomaston, Lilly Evans of Pendergrass and Bunnie Buffington of Gainesville; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was held Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Leroy Gooch officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Honored as pallbearers were Wesley Moon, Jeremy Murphy, David Murphy, Scotty Buffington, Greg Evans and Gary Buffington.

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Harold Michael Norton

Died Jan. 13, 2013 Harold Michael Norton, 65, of Nicholson, died on Sunday, Jan, 13, 2013.

Born in Woolsey, he was a son of the late Harold and

Sexton at 678-234-9408. sss Covenant Baptist Church is a group of called-out believers who are committed to following Jesus Christ as Lord. We do this by sharing the good news of the gospel to those who are separated from God; and by teaching believers how to be fully devoted followers of Christ. Join us at 9:30 a.m. for Sunday school followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m. at the Depot on Highway 53 in downtown Hoschton.

Nursery and children’s church is provided. If you don’t have a church home, looking for a new church home or if you are lost and looking for a way back home, come see if God speaks to your heart. Contact Pastor Todd Coble at 678-316-0273. God bless you and “See you at the Depot! On Sunday!”

Archie Jones Norton. He was an estimator for Shumate Mechanical and was a member of the Nicholson Baptist Church. Mr. Norton was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce King.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanie Deeson Norton; daughter and son-inlaw, Michelle and Jay Maiers of Buford; stepson and daughter-in-law, David and Christa Naylor of Sarasota, Fla; stepdaughter and sonin-law; Samantha and Page Brooks of Jefferson; grandchildren, Reis Brooks, Ivie Brooks and Caleb Brooks; and sister, Betty Johnson of Sharpsburg.

The funeral service was held Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Stuart Lang officiating. The burial followed in the Evans Memory Gardens with Bob Siemer, David Naylor, Billy Johnson Jr., Jay Maiers, Page Brooks and Greg Hart honored as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Hollingsworth, Pete Dills, Charles Pittman, Mickey Whatley, Doug Lee, Rufus Vascuu, Charlie Brown, Chris Gregory and Pat Patterson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Odyssey Hospice, Wounded Warriors, WRAF Radio Stations or the David Jeremiah Ministries.

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Dorothy Ann Osborn

Died Jan. 10, 2013 Dorothy Ann Osborn, 78, of Winder, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vasco and Clara R. Osborn; sisters, Novean Lowe, Gleen Wallace and Sue Montgomery; and brother, W.A. Osborn.

Survivors include her sisters, Clarice Perkins and Juanita Perkins; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Services were held Friday, Jan. 12, 2013, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Gordon Griffin officiating. Interment was in the Hebron Christian Church Cemetery.

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Mary E. Spooner Phillips

Died Jan. 14, 2013 Mrs. Mary E. Spooner Phillips, 84, of Hoschton, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013.

A native of Decatur County, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late James and Sadie Mitchell Spooner.

Mrs. Phillips was preceded also preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Gerald Phillips Sr. She was a member of Bethabra Baptist Church and was a retired elementary school teacher with the Atlanta Board of Education.

Survivors include her children, Winfred G. “Jerry”

Phillips Jr., of Hoschton, Lola Phillips Frost of Warner Robins and David M. Phillips of Hoschton; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at Bethabra Baptist Church with Dr. Austin L. Phillips and the Rev. Landon Frymire officiating. Interment was in the Hoschton City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 449, Winder, GA 30680 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 41 Perimeter Center East, Atlanta, GA 30346.

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Joseph “Tank” Slaton

Died Jan. 11, 2013 Joseph “Tank” Slaton, 50, of Comer, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013.

Mr. Slaton enjoyed fishing, hunting, spitting for deer and playing cards. He is best remembered as someone who loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Slaton.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Slaton; mother, Jean Slaton of Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, William and Brenda Finley of Comer, Billy and Lisa Finely of Colbert and Jason White of Wilmington, Va.; daughters and sons-in-law, Misty and Scott Finley of Athens, Monti and Jason Head of Arnoldsville and CeeJa and Alfred Darsey of Cherry Point, N.C.; and nine grandchildren.

The funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, in Smith Memory Chapel with Pastor Kyle Savage officiating.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Jan. 17, 2013

Dora Parazada Smith

Died Jan. 11, 2013 Dora Parazada Smith, 74, of Jefferson, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013.

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

The Paper, Jan. 17, 2013

Sandra Joyce Steele

Died Jan. 10, 2013 Sandra Joyce Steele, 60, of Auburn, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.

She was a daughter of the late Hollis and Emma E. Sheppard.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Steele; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Frank Denlinger of Auburn; brothers, Steve Sheppard of Huntsville, Ala., and David Sheppard of Lemon Tree Passage, Australia; sister, Jeanie Keeler of Lawrenceville; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at Smith Funeral Home. No services are planned.

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POLICE REPORT Jefferson Police ■ Three men were taken into custody on charges of trafficking methamphetamine and a fourth suspect is at-large after a Jan. 8 traffic stop on Interstate 85 at the Exit 137 ramp. Officer Johnny Wood saw a white Ford F-250 with an improper driveout tag and dark-tinted windows which had trouble maintaining its lane. As the truck was stopping, a white male jumped out and ran. Backup was called for and other law enforcement arrived. The driver, Jeffrey Rudolph Dyer, 46, of Hoschton, gave consent to search the truck. A passer-by told authorities they witnessed something being thrown from the truck during the stop. Located was a glass smoking device, a set of scale and a clear plastic bag with a clear crystal substance inside.

The driver and the two passengers denied the dope was theirs but one passenger indicated that all four men had used meth prior to the start of their work day. Also charged with trafficking is Cory Franklin Davis, 32, of Hull, and Isaiah Timothy Carter, 24, of Pendergrass.

Wanted on a warrant is Anthony E. Miller, 32, of Buford, identified as the man who ran from the truck.

■ A mother living in Florida who shares joint custody of her 17-year-old child with the father who lives in Jefferson, notified police after learning her daughter had been seen in Florida. She requested a welfare check. Contacting the father, police learned the daughter had been withdrawn from school so she could enroll at a Florida school. The girl had moved to live with a family friend with the permission of her father. The mother said she would contact law enforcement in the area where the daughter is living since she is a custodial parent.

■ A harassment by telecommunications was reported Jan. 9 by a Jefferson resident who is receiving calls calling her a “whore” and “bitch.”

The situation may be a childish game involving two juveniles.

■ Police made a welfare check at a Storey Porter Road location where a caller was concerned about injuries sustained by a person who said she injured herself while working on a vehicle.

■ Warrants are being sought against a Jefferson woman who reportedly wrote two checks totaling $550 on the account of a man who died in August.

The family of the man contacted the woman and requested she return the money which she claimed was to be paid to her for work on a car to provide transportation to the widow. At issue is the fact that the suspect signed the widow’s name on the checks without permission.

■ Suspicious activity witnessed Jan. 9 resulted in the arrest of Phillip Cornelius Howard, 36, of Athens, for possession of Schedule I, II, III, IV controlled substances and drug-related conspiracy.

Officer Johnny Wood observed possible drug activity after seeing

money Howard hand over money to a female in a white truck and drive off. A female in the other vehicle entered Jefferson Drugs and exited with a bag. Other law enforcement was called and Officer Jay Parker conducted a traffic stop on Howard’s black Corvette which had overly dark window tint and dark covers on the rear taillights. Howard told police he was on probation for selling cocaine. A search netted a prescription bottle with someone else’s name on it, an oxycodone pill in Howard’s pocket along with $7,000 in cash.

Suspecting the money was obtained through the sale of prescription drugs, the money was seized.

A check of the man’s cell phone revealed numerous contacts related to sale of prescription meds.

The woman, who picked up oxycodone and morphine patches, was also questioned and is suspected in illegal prescription pill sales.

She told police Howard loaned her money to get the prescriptions filled because she didn’t have enough money and she confirmed she was one of the contacts. The woman, Nancy Nadine Redd, 46, was taken into custody after questioning. Howard is also a suspect in other jurisdictions, reports show.

■ A 25-year-old was taken into custody Jan. 10 on a child support warrant.

■ A driver of a rental car traveling too closely on Interstate 85 on Jan. 8 was also charged with driving while license suspended after a traffic stop. The passenger, who did not know the name of the driver, was given a ride to QuikTrip.

■ Another driver was charged with driving while unlicensed after a Jan. 8 traffic stop on I-85.

■ A father contacted police to report his exwife has again interfered with custody after she failed to have their child available for courtordered visitation on Jan. 8.

■ Terroristic threats and acts charges were filed against Mohommed Abdus-Saboor Shamsuddeen, 18, of Jefferson, after an incident at Glenfield Drive location on Jan. 8. A man claimed the suspect threatened to kill him with a kitchen knife which he had in his hand. The suspect said he was threatened first and threatened back.

■ Charges of theft by taking of a motor vehicle were filed against a Jefferson woman who left a Washington Street location after being told by the victim of a family violence situation not to leave in the truck.

Police were called to the scene on Jan. 8 after the argument which involved throwing of items and damage to property.

The woman returned to the scene and the complainant told police he decided not to pursue charges. The office of the district attorney or solicitor will determine if the charges are pursued.

■ A man was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital Jan. 8 after he reported he planned to jump in front of a vehicle.

He complained of injuries

WEst Jackson FIRE REPORT ■ A building fire was reported Jan. 6 on Becca Drive.

■ An EMS call was answered on New Liberty Church Road on Jan. 6.

■ A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was responded to on Jan. 7, and a Jan. 9 accident on Highway 60.

■ EMS calls were answered at an Ednaville Road location on Jan. 7; on Broadway Avenue on Jan. 8; on Lexington Court on Jan. 9.; and on Hawthorne Way on Jan. 11.

■ A cat in a tree call was answered on Jan. 9.

from a previous suicide attempt. He said he was despondent after learning of his girlfriend’s affair.

■ A Jefferson resident contacted police after a poem was posted on Facebook by a new bride for whom she served as an attendant several weeks earlier. The complainant said she was falsely accused of taking a plane ticket but the posting renewed the issue.

■ A 1997 Honda Accord was reported stolen from the Pendergrass Flea Market parking lot on Jan. 13.

■ A person wanted in Rabun County was taken into custody Jan. 13 after a traffic stop on Damon Gause Parkway.

■ The mother of a 16year-old who didn’t want to go to school contacted police Jan. 14 about talking to her son.

■ A simple battery incident was reported at a Mahaffey Street location on Jan. 13. The parties were separated and, because of conflicting stories, no arrests were made.

■ Charges were filed in connection with a Jan. 13 family violence situation on Laurel Oaks Lane. The aggressor was charged with battery and cruelty to children.

■ A situation involving an unruly 17-year-old was responded to on Jan. 13 on Maria Court. The juvenile desires to live with her father in another city.

■ A motorcyclist clocked at 105 mph in a 70 mph zone on Interstate 85 was cited for reckless driving and speeding after a Jan. 12 traffic stop.

■ A vehicle clocked at 73 mph in a 55 mph zone on Damon Gause Parkway on Jan. 12 failed to stop for blue lights but was stopped a short time later at Holder Siding Road.

The driver was charged with felony fleeing and attempting to elude and speeding.

■ A driver sitting in the Kroger parking lot contacted police Jan. 12 after she said another driver passed by her slowly and mouthed a possible threat. She provided a description of the vehicle.

■ A Jefferson man contacted police after learning someone had filed a 2011 federal tax return using his Social Security number. He was advised by the IRS to contact the FTC and to notify police.

■ A man and woman came into the police department with differing stories about an incident.

She claims domestic violence and the man contends the woman is under the influence of drugs and will not leave him alone.

■ A man contacted police Jan. 12 after his former live-in girlfriend told him he could not pick up his belongings but could send someone for his things.

■ A fraud case was reported Jan. 12 after a Jefferson resident learned someone had opened accounts in her name. She learned of the identity fraud after being contacted by World Financial Bank that her account was delinquent although she never opened an account with them. Someone had used

her name, Social Security number and old address to fraudulently open the account. Accounts had been opened at Macy’s and Children’s Place.

■ A Jan. 9 accident was reported on Dry Pond Road at Aldi. No injuries were reported.

■ A two-car wreck on Jan. 7 was investigated on Gordon Street. No injuries were reported.

■ Two Jan. 11 wrecks involving two vehicles were investigated. One occurred on Holder Siding Road at Washington Street in which a vehicle struck the rear of a stalled car. The other occurred in the parking lot of Family Dollar on Washington Street. No injuries were reported.

■ A Jan. 13 two-car mishap on Lake Court was investigated. No injuries occurred.

Braselton Police ■ On Jan. 7, a tractor trailer parked at the Pilot of Highway 53 had its airline connecting the trailer to the truck cab cut.

The driver of the truck said another driver didn’t like how and where he parked, but he told the driver it would only take him five minutes to run into the store. After the drivers exchanged words, the man continued to the store before being called to by other drivers. He returned to his truck to find the line cut.

■ A Davis Street store reported 29 collectible coins and a ¼-ounce gold piece stolen from a display case on Jan. 7.

■ Two passengers of a car parked along Tuscany Drive Jan. 7 claimed to be making out. However, the officer noticed a strong smell of alcoholic beverages and found the driver to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

■ A vehicle headed northbound on Interstate 85 on Jan. 7 was pulled over for a broken tag light.

Officers noticed marijuana seeds on a passenger’s lap and found marijuana in the passenger’s pants, both occupants of the car were issued a citation for the possession of marijuana.

■ On Jan. 8, a Red Mulberry Lane resident reported her vehicle stolen sometime between midnight and 7 a.m. The vehicle was recovered on Jan. 11 at her sister’s friends home in Loganville. Her sister is also on the title for the vehicle, and is believed to have taken it from the woman’s residence.

■ On Jan. 11, a Braselton salon reported damage to property when several clay pot holders were thrown on the ground and tipped over spilling plants and dirt. Similar damage was reported at two nearby businesses.

■ An intoxicated man was reported lying behind a Highway 211 restaurant on Jan. 11. He had obviously consumed an excess of alcohol and repeatedly gave officers a fake name. The restaurant’s manager said the man came by earlier seeking a job, and was told to come back.

The man returned in an intoxicated state, and was eventually arrested for disorderly conduct and public intoxication.

■ On Jan. 13, a vehicle exiting Interstate 85 at Highway 211 was stopped for failing to maintain

lane. The driver was found to be intoxicated and didn’t have a valid driver’s license.

■ Damage was reported Jan. 13 to a camper behind a Davis Street residence. Several individuals had caused damage to the camper believing the resident had stolen their property.

■ On Jan. 13, a man driving 93 mph on Thompson Mill Road where the speed limit is 55 was arrested for reckless driving and speeding in excess of maximum limits.

■ A man reported damage to his vehicle on Jan. 13 while it was parked outside a Spout Springs Road business.

■ On Jan. 8, a vehicle traveling northbound of Interstate 85 was pulled over for a window glazing or tint violation. The smell of marijuana led to a search of the vehicle in which officers found a marijuana cigarette and a narcotic pill. The driver was issued citations for window glazing and marijuana possession.

■ On Jan. 9, a man driving along Autumn Maple Drive reported damage to his vehicle after a tractor trailer struck a branch and it fell on the driver’s windshield.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office ■ On Jan. 10, a man reported someone forged his signature on an application to the City of Commerce Utility Services. The man said his ex-girlfriend’s mother had the gas turned on at his old residence, but he didn’t give her permission to use his information or sign his name.

■ A cattle farm on Jett Roberts Road reported a wench stolen from the property on Jan. 10.

■ On Jan. 10, an officer traveling on Highway 11 saw two cars parked at the intersection of Highway 11 and Highway 124. The driver of one vehicle was outside his car yelling at the other vehicle with his brother holding him back from reaching the other vehicle. He was eventually placed under arrest for disorderly conduct.

■ A Johnson Mill Road resident reported someone filing federal income taxes under his name on Jan. 8. The man said when he tried to file his own taxes he was advised someone had already filed in his name and had received a refund of more than $400.

■ On Jan. 8, a Hoschton business owner reported someone attempting to steal change from a vending machine by attaching a clear strip of plastic to a $5 and then inserting it in the machine with the intention of pulling it back out.

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■ On Jan. 9, a vehicle backing out of a Jefferson parking lot hit another vehicle causing damage because it had no brakes.

■ An officer saw two vehicles traveling bumper to bumper on Highway 82 on Jan. 10. The drivers stated one of the vehicles had torn up and was being pushed by the other. However, one of the drivers had a suspended license and was placed under arrest.

■ On Jan. 8, a woman reported tax fraud by a man with whom she filed her taxes in 2010 and 2011.

■ On Jan. 8, a Jackson Trail Road business owner reported a laptop stolen from her business.

■ A man reported deer stands stolen from his Windy Hill Road property on Jan. 8.

■ A dispute was reported between a man and his wife at an Elliot Smith Road residence on Jan. 8.

■ A Jan. 8 verbal dispute was reported at the Jackson County Health Department when a woman who had the flu was not allowed in the building. The woman called and said she had the flu and wanted to get her son a flu shot and was told people with the flu aren’t allowed inside the health department.

The woman tried to come inside anyway and became irate when she was told to leave.

■ On Jan. 8, a woman reported receiving harassing phone calls from an unknown caller.

■ A woman reported another driver attempting to run her off the road on Jan. 8. The woman believes the other driver is a woman whose husband she works with, and that the other woman thinks she is having a relationship with her husband.

■ A suspicious person was reported at a Viper Lane residence in Braselton on Jan. 8.

The resident said a man knocked on the door and said her husband had told him to come get their truck. The woman told the man he had the wrong house, but he again told her he was there for the truck. However, when the woman’s brother-in-law came to the door, the man walked off.

■ On Dec. 31, a fraud was reported at Jackson EMC when a man’s girlfriend called and had her balance transferred to her boyfriend’s account. She was told her boyfriend would need to verify, and a man later called back giving the Social security number of the man to verify. The man receiving the bill did not verify the transaction and suspects his girlfriend’s brother called pretending to be him.

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Would elderly Elvis still have his same hips?

One of the mental games I often play is something I call “What if ...”

Sometimes, when I think of those I love who have gone on, I think about how old they would be and sometimes wonder what they would look like.

I wonder in my mind how my mother would look at age 86 or my dad at 95. I look at elderly people who are the same age as my parents and do a little mental imagery.

Occasionally, I think the same thoughts about famous people.

Elvis Presley, for example, would have turned 78 this month. It’s just hard to imagine Elvis as an elderly man.

James Brown was 73 when he died six years ago.

But the Godfather still had his trademark moves almost to the end.

Elvis, had he lived, might have replaced one or both of the hips that generated so much controversy when he appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Those hips were so controversial that the censors only allowed young Elvis to be shown from the waist up.

Would he still be in the jumpsuit or would he have found another fashion statement?

Sadly, Elvis is frozen in my mind as the sad, bloated man we saw in his final appearances.

This November, it will be 50 years since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He was young and handsome. It is hard to imagine that this year he would turn 96.

Several years ago, some really outlandish tabloid suggested that Kennedy was living on a secluded island and had a cover image of an elderly JFK. Bear in mind, this was the same tabloid that carried headlines like, “Monkey Performs Brain Surgery.”

While the story about Kennedy had no credence, it still made me think about

Harris Blackwood how the 1960s would have been different if Kennedy had not been killed.

There are so many people who are forever frozen in our minds at a young age.

Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and Patsy Cline are just a few that come to mind.

They have achieved legendary status, but all died much too young.

The after-life Elvis has been a financial success.

Folks plunk down anywhere from $30 to $70 to tour Graceland mansion. The Presley estate has licensed everything from clocks with swiveling hip motion to mouse pads, something that had not been invented when the king left us.

He still sells a ton of music, including new packages of his old hits.

Michael Jackson has eclipsed Elvis as the “Highest Earning Deceased Artist,” according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Unlike the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the King of Pop’s family is still fighting like cats and dogs over his money.

Jackson was reportedly having financial problems when he died. His estate is now worth in the neighborhood of $1 billion. He was trying for a comeback when he died of an overdose of medicine they are only supposed to give you during surgery.

It’s ironic that a person who was often associated with botched surgery died that way.

I don’t ever play the “What if ... ” game involving Michael Jackson. If I did, I would hope he got his nose back.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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We don’t own home; it owns us One evening back in late spring, I returned home from two weeks of flitting through major airports and hurrying bare-footed through security sensors.

I was bone-weary from cramped planes — the center seat too many times — and delayed flights.

Home never felt, smelled or looked so good. The cows bawled a hello, the two cats joyously bounced around the garage and a lickhappy, shivering Dixie Dew danced with delight. The world felt perfectly right and cozy. And the funny thing is that I hadn’t even realized it was askew until I stepped from my car.

The next morning, I awoke to the chirping of birds and a rabbit zigzagging across the backyard.

I stepped out on the porch and felt a gentle, warm breeze and inhaled the fragrance of blooming confederate jasmine and honeysuckle. I listened. But I heard nothing ’cept for those creatures of nature and a dog in the far distance beyond the sunrise.

No traffic, no voices, no television, no video games, just the Lord’s sweet sounds. It was music to my

Ronda Rich ears.

I decided upon my annual ritual of cleaning the back porch, of turning it from winter’s dark, dirty gray to bright and washed down with Clorox. I gathered the brushes and buckets and began. I scrubbed the red dirt from the floor that had been tracked in by Mississippi the cat. What a mess she had made since the autumn.

Every year it is such a rite of passage for me to prepare the porch, the swing, the rockers and the wicker for several months of sitting with books, coffee and friends. On nights when the moon is full and the crickets sing, the back porch swing is the best seat in the house.

Dressed in shorts, a T-shirt and barefooted, I padded through the grass to the spigot when, suddenly, the air lifted just a bit and, at that moment, the smell

and feel of it was such that it transported me back to all those summers long ago when I was kid. Years melted away and though it would seem that I have come so far, I realized I was back where it all began.

The ground beneath my feet these days is the same dirt of my childhood. In the front yard is a stream where my cousin and I fished with poles made from sticks and string.

In those days, it was all pasture but now there is a house and a fence made of wood instead of barbed wire.

It is home. Then and now.

I can’t explain what it is about the land of our raising that imprisons us, but Southerners are held in bondage to our native soil, whether it is the orange dust of Alabama, the rich black dirt of the Mississippi Delta or even the stubborn, red clay of Georgia. That ground wraps itself around our ankles like kudzu-covered shackles and holds us captive to that place called “home.”

Country singer Marty Stuart, a Philadelphia, Miss., native, once ex-

plained that when he needs to center himself and find his true creativity that “I always go back to the dirt roads of Mississippi.”

This I know: In the South, we do not possess the land.

It is too strong and mighty of a force to be held by any deed holder. The land, instead, possesses us. Try, though we might, we cannot escape its hold.

So, now I find myself plunked back down amidst the kudzu, blackberry bushes and maple trees of my childhood. Many days I swing on the porch, completely entertained by the simplicity of the memories that lie embedded in the hard clay or the quietness of a world far removed from city intrusion.

Truman Capote, the Alabama-raised writer, often said, “Every Southerner goes home sooner or later, even if in a pine box.”

I’m glad I didn’t wait for the pine box to bring me.

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of several books, including “There’s A Better Day A-Comin’.” Sign up for her newsletter at www.rondarich.com. Her column appears weekly.

Let’s make Wednesday the new Monday My work week would be a whole lot easier if it started on Wednesday.

Mind you, I’m not one to complain much about Mondays. Every Monday, I don’t get up and post on Facebook about how much I hate Mondays. I usually reserve my Monday Facebook postings for blaming Obamacare on something that happened bad over the weekend, like the Falcons almost losing a playoff game.

I really have no issue with Monday other than the fact that it’s the day that starts the work week.

For instance, I had no issue with Monday, Sept. 3, 2012.

Since that was Labor Day, I didn’t work, so it seemed like a Sunday. That week, for some reason, I had a problem with Tuesdays, but got over it by the next Tuesday, which didn’t seem all that bad.

In the weekly newspaper business, which I admit to being in when I’m not pretending to be an architect, Monday is our busy day.

It’s the day we write almost all our stories. It’s the day

Len Robbins we lay out our newspaper.

It’s the day we make sure all our advertisements are proofed and ready. And it’s the day people call me when they want to chit-chat or sell me life insurance.

And my body has also become accustomed to sleeping until 8:30 a.m. for two days straight.

I can’t wait until the day when I’m so rich — or unemployed — that Mondays don’t bother me.

But instead of complaining about Monday, I think it’s time to explore options of what to do about it. Here are some alternatives I’m considering to make Mondays more palatable: ■ Start the work week on Saturday.

This would immediately make Monday seem more like Wednesday, which would also rid Monday

of that negative stigma that has to be bothering its psyche. So, under this schedule, the work week would start on Saturday and go five days through Wednesday. Then, the weekend would be Thursday-Friday.

Wait. That would mess up college football being played on Saturday. Forget it.

■ OK, we can’t start the work week on Sunday (Sabbath), so how about Tuesday?

Under this scenario, Tuesday would be like our current Monday, and the work week would go five days, from Tuesday-Saturday, with Sunday and Monday being the weekend.

Dang. That still screws up college football Saturdays and NFL Sundays, and high school football on Fridays. Next.

■ Who said we had to have a five-day work week anyway?

Why not do this: Start the work week on Wednesday.

Work from Wednesday-Friday. Weekend goes from Saturday until Tuesday.

Publisher Dennis L. Stockton General Manager Norman Baggs P.O. Box 430 Hoschton, GA 30548 www.clickthepaper.com

Editor LeAnne Akin

This would accomplish a number of goals: 1. Make Monday much more enjoyable and unsmirch (new word I just made up) its good name; 2. Keep college football Saturdays intact; 3.

Allow me to stay up late to watch Monday Night Football; 4. Cut my work week down to three days, which would be very beneficial to my golf game; C. Keep the Sabbath holy, because sometimes I have to work on Sunday so that my Mondays aren’t so hectic; and D. Transfer the blemish that has blotted Mondays far too long to Wednesdays, which have enjoyed the “Hump Day” moniker far too long.

Plus, nothing really gets accomplished on Wednesdays anyway.

Mondays should be like any other day in life’s rich pageant. I think that’s in the Bible. If it isn’t, we should add it.

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

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after sandy hook

Gum Springs turns attention to safety

By KATIE JUSTICE

kjustice@clickthepaper.com

Gum Springs Elementary School (GSES) principal Alisa Hanley has a history of focusing on student safety, and after last month’s shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut, school security is back at the forefront of attention at GSES. When GSES students returned to class last week, parents and school staff faced stricter security and structure within the building.

According to Hanley, there were two notable changes in regards to safety. The first is any and all visitors to the school must sign in upon entering the building. This applies to parents walking their students to class in the morning. “We want to have a good count of who’s in the building and a sense of security,� said Hanley, who acknowledges she doesn’t want to keep parents out. “Parents can still walk their kids in; they just have to sign in first.�

Additionally, all classroom doors will remain locked throughout the

day, and idea that Hanley says was suggested by GSES staff members. “It doesn’t cost anything and gives a sense of security,� said Hanley.

The principal also spoke with the GSES School Resource Officer about the idea. “That might now stop a gunman, but it would slow him down,� said Hanley, suggesting the added time could have emergency responders on the way to help.

Also, all visitors are expected to enter through the front doors of the school only, and intruder drills will be conducted periodically. “We had a good plan in place, but there were a couple things that at the time we weren’t stressing,� said Hanley, who also says several current rules with be enforced with new vigor. “It’s not a perfect world, and we want to make sure to do everything we can,� said Hanley.

The new safety procedures at GSES are available for viewing on the school’s website at www.jackson.k12.ga.us/gses/.

Jackson school board makes new hires

By KATIE JUSTICE

kjustice@clickthepaper.com

The Jackson County Board of Education hosted a called meeting during the Jan. 10 work session to discuss the hiring of three new school system officials.

The positions of Jackson County School System coordinator of safety, security and activities, the principal of East Jackson High School and the principal of South Jackson Elementary have all been filled based on recommendations by Superintendent Dr. John Green.

Bill Stewart will be serving as the coordinator of safety, security and activities beginning Feb.1. While recommending Stewart, Green said, “I hate to use the word perfect, but Bill is pretty close.�

Beginning on Feb. 1, Tim Stowers will assume the role of principal of East Jackson County High School. Stowers has spent more than 30 years in education and coaching and has served as Head Coach of Georgia Southern University and the University of Rhode Island. He fits the position that opened with the retirement of Dr. Pat Stueck.

Then, effective July 1, Todd Nickelsen will begin serving as the principal of South Jackson Elementary School. He is currently the director and regional coordinator for the Oconee River Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center and the system liaison between the Northeast Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency and Barrow County, Jefferson City and Oconee County Schools.

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COSEY

Continued from 1A up who really modeled what it was to be an excellent teacher. They made me see that education is a noble pursuit,� said Cosey, who believes her love of learning naturally led her to a profession that constantly surrounds her with opportunities to learn and grow. “There are a lot of people who have helped shape the teacher I am today, so I feel like I should share this title with them. The only reason I’m a good teacher is because I have been led and mentored by many great teachers,� said Cosey. “I love my students. Really and truly, I love getting to wake up every day and come watch my kids change and thrive. They are the absolute best part of this job,� said Cosey. “I was incredibly surprised. It is one of the most humbling experiences of my life. I’ve learned a great deal ffom the people I work with over the past seven years,� said Cosey. “I know so many wonderful, talented and kind teachers in this system, and the fact that they chose me to represent our county is a tremendous honor,� said Cosey. “I still get a little overwhelmed when I think about it.�

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Cosey is helping sixth grade Language Arts students at West Jackson Middle that have questions about their work.

I know so many wonderful, talented and kind teachers in this system, and the fact that they chose me to represent our county is a tremendous honor.

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Continued from 1A ate School,� said Hendley.

Hendley has earned three degrees in education: an undergraduate degree from Georgia State University; a master’s degree in education from Brenau University; and a specialist degree in teacher leadership from Piedmont College. However, she says her most important accomplishment is her three children.

Gum Springs Elementary School is honoring special education teacher Michele Kitchens, who is in her third year teaching at GSES. Before becoming a certified teacher, Kitchens worked as a paraprofessional. “I loved being in the classroom, working with the students and assisting the teachers. Several of the teachers that I worked with as well as my administrators noticed how much I enjoyed my job and encouraged me to go back to school to get a teaching degree. With their encouragement and the support of my family, that is exactly what I did, and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made,� said Kitchens.

Kitchens says one of the most rewarding parts of her job is watching the students grow. “Witnessing the excitement they experience as they learn and accomplish new things is wonderful.

Knowing that I am teaching my students skills that will help them succeed in life is the reason I teach,� said Kitchens.

At Jackson County Comprehensive High School, Bonnie Roberts has been named as TOTY. Roberts

currently teaches theatre, although she is certified in language arts, speech and debate as well. “I started teaching in 1989. I had originally intended to be an actress; actually I wanted to be the next Carol Burnett,� said Roberts. “I was in a car accident and while I was recovering a friend asked me to help with his high school’s musical. After working with the students and watching them perform and enjoy and grow and glow with confidence, I decided that I wanted to be the person that could help other young people grow and learn.�

Helping students succeed is one of Roberts’ favorite parts of her job. “My favorite moments are when a student will come rushing up to me and say ‘I did it!’ What an absolutely glorious feeling when you see a young person succeed and grow and gain confidence in themselves after having the courage to try,� said Roberts.

For Roberts, the strength of JCCHS teachers is their ability to work together. “Sometimes I will hear someone belittling the teaching profession and that can be very frustrating. If I could just get a few of those people into our classrooms to see what we can and do accomplish on a daily basis I think they would better understand the challenges and joys of being a teacher,� said Roberts.

The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, business sponsors and three local school systems will recognize the academic excellence of students and passionate dedication and commitment to excellence of teachers in Jackson County at the STAR and Teacher of the Year reception set for Feb. 25.

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SPORTS

JEFFERSON CLAIMS 12th DUALS TITLE

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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The dynasty continues for Jefferson High School’s wrestling team which achieved its 12th consecutive Duals Championship. The Dragons owned the Macon Coliseum where they defeated Calhoun and Monticello and went on to defeat Bremen High School 47-16 for the Duals title.

While the score against Bremen may look like an easy defeat, the Dragons were up against a few wrestlers with some bragging rights of their own.

“They had four state champions coming back,” said Head Coach Doug Thurmond. “We put ourselves in the finals [and they] did well with that.”

The demand for Jefferson

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to win another state title was definitely something they could not run away from.

“We talked about that with them. They want to keep the streak going. There’s a lot of pressure there,” Thurmond said.

The preparation leading up to the duals was business as usual but the Dragons had more of an edge after competing against some of the best teams in the country.

“We pretty much stayed on course. They were pretty much ready. A lot of that preparation came with the matches we did out of state, [such as when we went] to Minnesota and Pigeon Forge,” said Thurmond.

“I’m extremely proud. That Al McLeod For the Paper was a tough dual and they did a great job. They really stepped Left: Chase Piperato nails a pin against Bremen in the finals of the Duals. Right: Josh Harris represented the 126 weight up to the challenge,” he said. class for Jefferson and helped the Dragons achieved their twelfth straight Duals Championship at the Macon Coliseum.

Shaw scores 24 in statement Lady Panthers fall win over NHS Blue Devils to MCHS, rebound against East Jackson

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

The House of Blue turned into the House of Doom for region foe Norcross High School. The Hawks of Mill Creek High School took care of business on the road with a 63-55 statement win that sent a message to the rest of the 6A region: the Hawks are back.

“We just wanted to come back and make sure that everyone knows Mill Creek is still here,” said TJ Christopher.

The Hawks evened the series at one apiece this season and while Christopher isn’t keeping track, Trevon Shaw is well aware of the past, present and future.

“We want to beat everybody. It doesn’t matter who they are,” Christopher said.

“This was my first time winning here. Last time we beat them two out of three times. This year we are tied [at] 1-1. We hope to see them later on down the road; it’s going to be a dogfight. I feel like we are the better team in the end,” stated Shaw.

Shaw set the tone early for the Hawks, which propelled them to 14-7 advantage late in the first quarter. However, the Blue Devils fought back to tie the game at 14 apiece.

MCHS captured the lead after a deadly 3-pointer, courtesy of Eric Ritland. Norcross handed the Hawks two points due to a goal tending call, putting them up 21-20. Mill Creek continued to execute with great poise. Ball control, finesse and agility on both ends of the floor secured a 26-24 lead at the break.

They continued the momentum out of the half with a shot from behind the arc by Elijah Bryant.

Shaw responded again for MCHS with a long three to go up 32-23. Shaw continued to drill deep shots which ignited a seesaw battle with Norcross at the 3-point line.

The Blue Devils took a 3-point lead at the top of the fourth but Ritland responded when he spun a defender out of his shoes for a lay up. Mill Creek went on to take an 11-point lead by creating turnovers along with great transitions down the court.

With four minutes left to play, fouls committed by the Hawks should have given Norcross the edge yet, they couldn’t benefit from the freebie.

A lane violation forced NHS to yield its free throw attempts but Norcross would not go away as they pulled within three toward the bottom of the fourth.

The final two minutes pushed Mill Creek to govern offensively and Bryant had no problems in that department. He made an effortless move to the basket and that momentum shifted through the rest of the Hawks who pulled away late from Norcross.

Bryant delivered an offensive attack like no other; he drove the ball down the court single-handedly and was superb in 1-on-3 situations. Bryant finished with 19 points.

Christopher once admitted they were not playing up to their full potential; anyone from the outside looking in may not have any more reservations about the Hawks yet Christopher isn’t fully satisfied.

“We’re almost there. I feel like we could have beaten them better. We executed on offense and now all we have to do is get better on defense. That’s all I’m asking,” said Christopher.

Shaw had an outstanding night on the floor and led the pack with 24 points.

“Shooting from the 3-point line is what I do best.

They need me to shoot about eight a game. I tried to do my best [with that to] lead my team to victory [that night],” said Shaw.

Shaw embedded encouraging words to his teammates prior to the start of the game and it certainly paid off.

“In the locker room, I told them we can’t be

scared. I know we’re a young team but we have to work hard, get every loose ball and have confidence. Coach tells us, ‘You’re better than the man you are guarding.’ He tells us that in practice. We worked hard and never gave up,” Shaw said.

“One time in practice, we didn’t even have a ball for 30 minutes. We just kept going at it. I guess that paid off for us. In the long run, we are going to be a successful team,” said Shaw.

Mill Creek will return to the hardwood tomorrow night when they host Duluth High School. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

The saying, “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish,” doesn’t always ring true in the game of basketball. The Lady Panthers of Jackson County Comprehensive High School found that to be spot on after falling 59-53 to Morgan County High School. “[It was] another slow start on the offensive end of the floor,” said Head Coach John Hawley. “[The] ladies did a great job [in] the second half and pulled within two with 1:39 [left] in the game.”

The region tournament is just a month away but there are no signs of this team growing weary.

“I truly believe if the girls will continue to battle and stay positive, they will be ready for the region tournament. Sometimes the battle scars make you better and more focused and I believe this group of young ladies is up for the challenge .We just need to be more consistent on the offensive end of the floor for four quarters,” said Hawley.

Victoria Fontana earned a double with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Mason Garland scored 12 points and grabbed

eight rebounds. Katie Phillips followed with 11 points and seven rebounds.

The Panthers returned to action against cross town rival East Jackson High School and survived with a 1-point win. Savannah Roncadori achieved 11 points, seven rebounds and six steals.

Fontana finished with 10 points. “[I’m] really proud of how the ladies battled tonight. [It was] not our best performance but [there were] some outstanding moments by all the Lady Panthers at times. The highlighted performance [was by] Victoria Woods down the stretch [who scored] a big left hand drive lay-up and [got] a big foul [shot]. [That was] followed [by] Fontana [who took] a big offensive charge with 6.1 [seconds] left in the game to secure the win,” Hawley said.

“We still need to finish around the basket and do a better job of taking care of the basketball. I really like the teams’ unselfish attitude, work ethic and [I] really feel with their continued positive outlook it will all come together. Credit [goes] to East Jackson and their effort all night long,” said Hawley.

The Lady Panthers will take on Elbert County High School tomorrow night at 7 at ECHS.

Hall replaces Coach McFerrin at Jefferson The Dragons announce new head coach that to the way next year at Jefferson

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

Foster Peters For the Paper

Trevon Shaw nails the pull up jumper against North Gwinnett High School on Jan. 5 at home.

Shaw became the workhorse and led his team with 24 points against the Norcross Blue Devils.

“You don’t replace T. McFerrin.

You just try to carry on and conduct business the way he did.”

Those were the words of Ben Hall, who was officially named the head coach of the Jefferson High School football team.

For the past four years, he was the offensive coordinator and helped the Dragons become one of the most dangerous offensive teams in the country.

Jefferson is known for having a potent offense with plenty of weapons and will look to keep that going into next season.

“I hired him four year ago and he did a great job for us as an offensive coordinator. He wanted the job and I was glad to recommend him,” said McFerrin.

Hall helped the Dragons have countless achievements, including five games with 40 points or more and three with 50 or more.

Jefferson accumulated 3,483 rushing yards along with 2,638 yards. JHS

established themselves through a number of different offensive schemes, including the triple option, which is thought to be among some, the most difficult offense to run. With those kind of numbers that Hall helped establish it’s safe to say the Dragons will be left in good hands. Check the sports edition of The Paper next week for the full story.

LOCAL BASEBALL

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Jackson County hosts baseball clinic

See which teams are hitting the hardwood

Swimming and wrestling teams in action

Youth baseball players can take part in a baseball clinic at Jackson County Comprehensive High School. The clinic will take place in the JCCHS baseball facility. Children 9 years old through seventh grade are eligible to participate. $20 is the cost per clinic; however if the athlete wants to participate in both it is $30. For more details, please contact Tommy Fountain @ tfountain@jackson.k12.ga.us. He can also be reached at 770-530-8975. Athletes may register on the day of the clinic and payments will be due upon arrival.

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School girls’ team will take on Elbert County High School tomorrow night at 7 at ECHS. The boys will take the court at 8:30. The Jefferson High School girls’ squad will compete against WashingtonWilkes High School at WWHS tomorrow at 7 p.m. The boys will square off against Washington-Wilkes at 8:30 p.m. Mill Creek will have consecutive home games this weekend. Tomorrow night the Lady Hawks will challenge Duluth High School at 6 and the boys will play at 7:30. The girls will compete against Dacula High School the next day at 5 p.m. and the boys at 6:30 p.m.

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School wrestling team will compete at Alcovy High School this weekend. The Jefferson High School wrestling team will compete at Habersham Central High School in the Sham Slam Invitational Jan. 18-19. Times have not been announced yet.The swim team will compete Jan. 18-19 at Dalton High School. The Mill Creek High School swim team will compete against Norcross and South Gwinnett High School on Jan. 19 at 8 a.m. The meet will take place at the West Gwinnett Aquatic Center. The wrestling team will hit the mat this weekend at Brookwood High School on Jan. 18 and 9 a.m. on Jan. 19.

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JHS falls despite 25 point Mill Creek takes down total in fourth quarter Bears, falls to Norcross by charles phelps

Regional Staff

After securing a 27-25 lead after three periods of play against Greene County High School, the Lady Dragons of Jefferson High School were disrupted by a 12-7 scoring run that erupted into a backand-forth battle for a close win for the Tigers.

The madness occurred in the second half where Celine Andrews hit a 3-pointer to give the Lady Tigers a 33-29 lead.

After the Lady Dragons scored five points to regain a 34-33 advantage, Andrews drilled a 2-pointer to take the lead. Jefferson continued to rally but fell short.

Kellie Goza led the Lady Dragons with a game-high 17 points and 12 rebounds. She was also 5-of-9 from the freethrow line.

Even before the boys’ game began, the Dragons found themselves in a 2-0 hole due to a technical foul and that deficit grew to 19-7 after the first period of play.

Unfortunately, it turned into something they couldn’t overcome and JHS fell 67-61 to Greene County. “[We got] off on the wrong foot,” said Head Coach Bolling DuBose.

The Tigers’ Kejuan Robbins, who is just a sophomore, led all scorers with 25 points.

Travon Cosby added 12 points and was a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line. Brad Evans added 11 points as well.

“I thought Greene County played (really) well. They’re real athletic. They’ve got some shooters,” Dubose said. “Robbins [is] a heck of a player. We just didn’t have an answer for him.”

Being down 19-7 after the first period, the Dragons were able to get back in the game by scoring 17 points in the second quarter. At one point, JHS went on a 13-2 scoring run with under three minutes to play until halftime.

The Tigers’ offense grew and they were able to keep the lead by nine going into the half; coming from behind is something Dubose said is becoming a habit.

“We’ve kind of had a bad habit of getting behind early in a lot of games. I mean, [we have to play] catch up the rest of the game. We keep preaching to (the players) ‘you can’t get behind good teams over and over again, and expect to comeback every time.’

I thought we made a great comeback late in the first half. I’m proud that we just kept playing hard. We didn’t

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

It wasn’t the most attractive region matchup between Mill Creek and Mountain View High School yet it was a pivotal game MCHS needed as a momentum booster going into the tougher portion of its schedule. However, the Lady Hawks won’t be focused on the records of their competitor. Instead, they’ll stick to doing what they do best.

“We try to focus on ourselves rather than our opponent. We play a very tough schedule, both in and out of our region, in order to prepare us for the postseason,” said Head Coach Ashley Phillips. “The tough schedule also helps us to identify our weaknesses and work to be the best team we can be.”

The Lady Hawks led 30-17 at the half; the Bears went on a 4-0 run to start the third

quarter but a 3-pointer by MCHS allowed the Hawks to soar to a 10-point advantage. With 2:39 left to play in the third, the Hawks saw a thirsty Mountain View team attack the basket. Mill Creek had trouble responding and continued to nurse its shooting woes.

Shannon McCrosson became the aggressor offensively for the Hawks as she used her fancy footwork to shift the Bears defense.

Her ability to drive the ball inside and find a chance to make an assist adds to her feisty attitude on the court.

“Shannon has done a great job this year of learning how to initiate the offense and create opportunities for her teammates. She is very aggressive as she has gained experience. The whole team has benefitted from her tough, unselfish play,” Phillips said.

The Hawks continued to remain quiet until Nadiya

Miller - doing what she does best - nailed a shot from the behind the arc which lessened the Bears’ chances from climbing back. Mill Creek went on to win 53-43.

The next battle was not so easy for the Hawks, who squaring off against Norcross High School. Mill Creek got off to a great start that could have earned them the win but a daunting shooting slump allowed the Blue Devils to have their way against MCHS. Their start was highlighted by Kathleen Haxton, who dialed one up from long distance. The Hawks evened the score at the free throw line and brought a strong presence in the paint that gave them a 1-point lead. However, their lead diminished as the Blue Devils rose to a 7-point advantage. From there, the Hawks deficit continued to plummet with Norcross dishing out a 61-34 loss.

Jefferson Dragons have high achievements in a competitive conference

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Top: Satchel Turpin scored 14 points, and was 3-of-4 from the free throw line. Bottom left: Tay Taylor had a stellar night on the court with 21 points that included two 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and eight points in the second quarter. Bottom right: Jeshua Kidd contributed 18 points for Jefferson. lose the game in the second half…we lost it in the first half,” said Dubose.

After three quarters, the Dragons trailed 51-36, and scored 25 points in the fourth period, but the Tigers began matching baskets late in the period.

After Taylor’s first threepoint shot fell with 40.4 seconds left, the Dragons only trailed 64-58, but the Tigers

added another basket to stretch the lead to eight points.

Taylor sank his next three, but the clock wasn’t on the Dragons’ side, and their rally fell short.

“We’ve got to get better and we will. We’ve still got a long way to go,” Dubose said.

Jefferson will take on Washington-Wilkes High School tomorrow night. Showtime is set for 7:30 p.m. at WWHS.

In its first year, the Jefferson High School swim team is finding plenty of success.

The Dragons already have a few swimmers qualified for the state meet and are looking forward to having more compete at Georgia Tech next month.

In the second half of their season, Jefferson will be entering into its tougher portion of the schedule and Assistant Coach Tricia Bartoletta is optimistic that those who are on the brink of making it to state will pull out all stops for a strong finish.

“We are heading into the final month of our season

with some important meets coming up. We already have a couple of state cuts and we really hope for some more.

Jacob Musgrove, who has already qualified, is close to several more cuts; our girls 4x100 free relay team [which consists of] Falon Bell, Heather Perry, Victoria Swaim and Camille Porter is on the cusp of a state birth,” Bartoletta said.

The Dragons opened 2013 with a meet against host Greater Atlanta Christian and the Spartans came in with a lot depth. Nearly every team at the meet saw more swimmers on its roster. Despite challenging teams with a larger roster, Jefferson was prepared for the challenge and placed in

the top five.

“The boys placed a very close fourth and were respectable taking almost six seconds off their 200 relay.

As a combined team, we finished third. GAC and Padeia were large enough to have two relay teams in each of the events,” Bartoletta said.

“I’m very proud of our swim team. We had a very good meet at Greater Atlanta Christian this past Friday. Padeia and Providence Christian also competed.

Our girls placed second overall and the boys were fourth. GAC had diving and a big team which kept their points quite a bit higher. In fact, all had bigger teams,” stated Bartoletta.

Jackson County Lady Panthers fall to MCHS, rebound against EJHS JCCHS goes 1-1 in region battles against teams they may see in the region tournament By latrice williams

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The saying, “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish,” doesn’t always ring true in the game of basketball.

The Lady Panthers of Jackson County Comprehensive High School found that to be spot on after falling 59-53 to Morgan County High School. “[It was] another slow start on the offensive end of the floor. [The] ladies did a great job [in] the second half and pulled within two with 1:39 “I truly believe if the girls will continue to battle and stay positive, they will be ready for the region tournament. I believe this group of young ladies is up for the challenge.We just need to be more consistent on the offensive end of the floor for four quarters.”

Head Coach John Hawley Jackson County Comprehensive High School

[left] in the game,” Hawley said.

The region tournament is just a month away but there are no signs of this team growing weary.

“I truly believe if the girls will continue to battle and stay positive, they will be ready for the region tournament. Sometimes the battle scars make you better and more focused and I believe this group of young ladies is up for the challenge,” said Hawley. “We just need to be more consistent on the offensive end of the floor for four quarters.”

Victoria Fontana earned a double with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Mason Garland scored 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Katie Phillips followed with 11 points and seven rebounds.

The Panthers returned to action against cross town rival East Jackson High School and survived with a 1-point win. Savannah Roncadori achieved 11 points, seven rebounds and six steals. Fontana finished with 10 points. “[I’m] really proud of how the ladies battled tonight. [It was] not our best performance but [there were] some outstanding moments by all the Lady Panthers at times. The highlighted performance [was by] Victoria Woods down the stretch [who scored] a big left hand drive lay-up and [got] a big foul [shot]. [Then] Fontana [took] a big offensive charge with 6.1 [seconds] left in the game to secure the win,” Hawley said.

“We still need to finish around the basket and do a better job of taking care of the basketball. I really like the team’s unselfish attitude, work ethic and [I] really feel with their continued positive outlook it will all come together.

Credit [goes] to East Jackson and their effort all night long,” said Hawley.

JCCHS has seven games left on its schedule and all are critical conference games they will need to win.

The Lady Panthers will take on Elbert County High School tomorrow night at 7 at ECHS.

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Top: Sophomore Jacob Musgrove is leading the way for the Jefferson boys swim team and is a state qualifer. Bottom: Freshman Avery Mixon competes in the 100 fly for Jefferson. JHS will return to action this weekend at Dalton High School.

Times have not been announced yet.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Shining on the hardwood Trevon Shaw - Mill Creek High School Trevon Shaw scored 24 points against Norcross High School last weekend. The House of Blue turned black after Shaw helped silence NHS at home in a big region win for the Hawks.

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Farah Bohannon Columnist

Craft your own history with HHAC For those of you who are not familiar with the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council (HHAC), it is a non-profit organization with a mission to educate and enhance visual and performing arts as well as to preserve the rich history of Hoschton.

The HHAC offers classes for community members as well as seasonal events, such as the HHAC Holiday Market.

Currently, there are two classes available at the HHAC, and the board is trying to increase support for them. The HHAC is privately funded through the generosity of community members, HHAC members, foundations and corporations, so help is needed to provide everything for these classes.

The first available class is “Create Your Own Heirloom Quilt.” Instructor Susan Rice will start the class with the basic skills to create a quilt top making a four patch block.

The block will then be transformed into a 4x9 patch. Students will learn hand and machine methods to piece the top and will be taught how to actually handmake a quilt. This is a four week class that will run from Jan. 23-Feb. 13 on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until noon. The class fee is $75 for members and $85 for non-members. For more information, please email Susan Rice at susanrice1951@ windstream.net The second available class is called “Learning to Read a Knitting Pattern,” where instructor Karen Beckstine will teach students to read knitting patterns and create individual items. This class will take place on Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. and will run from Jan. 22 –Feb. 12. The fees are the same as the quilting class. Please contact Karen Beckstine at www.kbeckstine@windstream.net for more information.

Karen Beckstine has always had an interest in knitting, especially when she acquired alpacas and angora goats. She hopes to show others how relaxing and therapeutic knitting can be and she wants her students to feel confident.

“For me, knitting is more that making a scarf – it often becomes a spiritual adventure. As I’m knitting each stitch it becomes a prayer for the person that I am making it for. In my classes I have become friends with my students. Before long we are all laughing, learning and joking with each other, sharing our trials, mistakes and accomplishments. I would love to bring an evening knitting group together at the HHAC. This could become an ongoing adventure, where we could do charity knitting and just learn from each other. I think this would draw our community together and everyone could benefit,” said Karen. She has high hopes for the HHAC. In order for the HHAC and its wonderful classes to be possible, there must be adequate support. Lack of community support leads to disappointment for the instructors and board members. For the HHAC to stay afloat, there must be enough students to warrant the efforts of the teachers. There are ways to help the HHAC — it is open on Wednesday mornings for artists to share time with others. Sandra Stephens or Carol Tanner will be present to assist attendees. Please bring a small donation to support the HHAC, it would be much appreciated.

Other fundraising ideas include a Bingo night on Jan. 19 and a chili dinner on Jan. 26.

‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ coming to Jefferson stage

BY KATIE JUSTICE

kjustice@clickthepaper.com

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The Jefferson Community Theatre (JTC) is bringing Neil Simon’s semiautobiographical and Tony Award-winning play “Brighton Beach Memoirs” to the stage of William Duncan Martin Performing Arts Center tonight through Sunday.

The play focuses on the life of Eugene Jerome, a 15-year-old with a love of baseball and a growing sexual interest. Eugene details growing up in Brooklyn in the late 1930s in a poor Jewish family with a house too full of people.

Eugene lives with his parents, brother and his aunt and two cousins who came to live with them after his uncle died.

“You see why I write this all down — so if I grow up all warped and twisted the world’ll know why,” is Eugene’s take on his family and life.

“Many of the jokes in the play deal with the struggles of puberty, so it may not be appropriate for very young children, but it is a very

Top: Nora (played by Katie Vickery) informing family of her decision to drop out of high school to dance in a Broadway play Above: Ashley Ware (a new comer to JTC) as Blanche Morton spends her days at a sewing machine trying to help out her sister’s family, with whom she is living.

Below, left: Alex Dye as Stanley Jerome after losing his job “You don’t get fired temporarily. It’s a permanent lifetime firing.”

Below, right: Eugene’s parents Jack (Rick Bennett) and Kate (Jennifer Dolezal) worrying about making ends meet after Jack found out he was losing his second job. funny script,” said director Keith Johnson The cast consists of several JTC veterans with newcomers Katie Vickery and Ashley Ware joining the group. Eugene, the baseball loving lead is played by John Aquino who was the Scarecrow in last summer’s “The Wizard of Oz.” Stanley Jerome, Eugene’s older brother, is played by Alex

Dye who played the Tin Man in last summer’s production.

Eugene’s father who Jack Morton is “a real hardworker” that was “born at the age of 42” is played by the JTC familiar Rick Bennett.

Kate Jerome, Eugene’s mother, is played by Jennifer Dolezal who codirected “The Wizard of Oz.” The role of Eugene’s Aunt

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Farah Bohannon is a freelance writer living in Winder. She loves to utilize her skills to write inspiring stories. Reach her at farah. bohannon@gmail.com

Kind-hearted girls enlist neighbors to help animals

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Alyssa Bradley and Emily Thompson assisting Ron Roberts with his selection while neighbor Landon Attaway awaits for his donation to purchase goodies.

Far right: Lisa Bradley with Angel (dog), Alyssa Bradley, Holly Fleming, and Bern Fleming holding their dog Roc. Also blocked in picture is Emily Thompson and Landon Attaway.

9-year-olds spurred to raise money animal welfare So many times we hear of the not so good news but when two little girls decide to do something good they deserve to be recognized for their good intentions and giving hearts.

Alyssa Bradley and her friend Emily Thompson both have a love for animals of all kinds. Both

girls are Jackson County residents of Hoschton and Braselton and attend West Jackson Intermediate School. They are 9 years old and in the 4th grade. Alyssa takes riding lessons and has a pas-

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New Community’s vision comes together under two new pastors

By LEANNE AKIN

lakin@clickthepaper.com

New Community now has two co-lead pastors who have been praying, reading the Bible, brainstorming and formulating a direction which God has for the Hoschton church.

While a co-leadership structure may be a bit unusual, it fits New Community right now, according to Mike McGuire, who brings a quarter-century of experience to combine with Joey Durmire’s 10 year of following God’s call in his life.

“This is a great opportunity for us to collaborate and put our hearts and mind to what God has in store,” said McGuire.

The two pastors have been sharing an office as they get to know each other and explore how God will use them to take New Community to the next level.

New Community got its start on Feb. 25, 2007, at West Jackson Primary School and relocated into its permanent facility, located at 3955 Highway 53 in Hoschton, in September of 2008. The church undertook an eight-month process to bring McGuire and Durmire in as co-lead pastors.

Mike McGuire, a Columbus, Ohio native, attended college in Ohio and then began his ministry in Louisville before relocating to Georgia where he worked with youth in Stone Mountain for 10 years. He then planted a church in Buford and grew the church over a 14-year-period.

After 25 years in the fulltime ministry, McGuire said he needed to step away and take a sabbatical. During that time, New Community

Community’s outreach as well an its internal nurturing.

“It is exciting to see,” said Durmire of the volunteer spirit at New Community.

Also exciting is the vision which is coming together as McGuire and Durmire are exploring what is that God wants for New Community.

“We have different preaching styles and things are just falling into line as we are planning our sermon series,” said McGuire of how the co-leadership is preparing as God leads people to hear His word and to worship.

LeAnne Akin The Paper One of New Community’s Pastor Mike McGuire and Pastor Joey Durmire are now strengths is its community outreach, and that is someleading New Community in Hoschton toward its future. thing that McGuire and Durneeded an interim to preach Fla., until the arrival of their mire hope to expand. and provide pastoral care. daughter, Addison, pulled While the focus will conWhile the church was con- them closer to their metro tinue outward to serve a ducting its pastor search, Atlanta home where grand- hurting community, DurMcGuire served in a part- parents could be greater in- mire said there will also be time capacity to help New volved in their lives. It was a spotlight turned on maturCommunity as he was con- time for a new phase of their ing the members in their tinuing his own healing. life to begin and New Com- walk with Christ. DiscipleMcGuire and his wife munity is a part of that. ship is an important part of Carla have a son, Jesse, in Bringing new people and being a Christian and New college at Johnson Univer- winning them to Christ is Community is a place to consity in Knoxville, Tenn., and the passion in our heart of nect and grow and a place to a son, Garrett, a seventh hearts, said Durmire, but hear The Word and have it grader at Twin Rivers Mid- there must also be a nurtur- growing within you, said dle School. ing of those who are already McGuire.

While Durmire was be- part of the New Community “God has a purpose for ing interviewed, the team family.

New Community,” said Durconcept began to reveal itNew Community is mire, who together with Mcself and the two men found unique in its leadership as Guire has been praying for themselves excited about active volunteers have been God to move the church in the possibilities of combin- serving the church. For ex- the right direction. ing their strengths, submit- ample, in the youth minis“God has come through” ting themselves to each try, there are volunteers in revealing that direction other for God’s direction who truly love the students which McGuire and Durand collaborating for New they serve. There were so mire will be unveiling in a Community’s future. many people when above vision casting on Jan. 27.

Durmire grew up in Clay- and beyond during the time New Community Church ton County and met his wife, without a full-time pastor, is located at 3955 Highway April, at Atlanta Christian and McGuire said he and 53 in Hoschton. Services College. Since their gradua- Durmire are committed to are Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Call tion in 2003, they had been meeting the needs of those the church office at 706-658serving a church in Tampa, who want to be a part of New 0300.

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Elizabeth Grace Brown Jamey and Katie Brown of Winder announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Grace Brown, who arrived Nov. 30, 2012, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Elizabeth weighed 6 pounds and 11 ounces and measured 18-1/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Clint and Teresa Heath of Braselton, Dorothy and Chad McKnight of Nicholson and Todd Brown of Hillsboro. Great-grandparents are Ronnie and Marie Hughes of Nicholson and Larry and Sherry Brown of Hillsboro.

Students are CPR trained

By KATIE JUSTICE

kjustice@clickthepaper.com

Four Jefferson Middle School students earned cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification as an addition to their eight grade health class.

Brooks Beddow, Hannah Healan, Ally Petering and Sam McClure became CPR/ AED certified in November.

“The CPR/AED certification process came about as an idea for my Health class,” said teacher Andy Fowler. “We were covering CPR/First Aid in class one day, and I asked the students if they would be interested in learning CPR on mannequins.”

A student in the class has a father who is an EMT with

the Hall County Fire Department, and asked him if the class could use the CPR mannequins.

“He said we could use the mannequins, and if anybody was interested in becoming CPR certified, he could get the Hall County EMT instructor to come down and certify the students,” said Fowler.

Students volunteered to participate and went through a four-step process that included demonstrating the steps of CPR on the mannequins. After completing all the steps, the students were officially CPR certified, and received their CPR cards in the mail.

“I thought the entire process went well and it was a great learning opportunity for our students,” said Fowler.

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“I am very pleased with Continued from 3B my cast and crew,” said Johnson. “I directed JCT’s Blanche is performed by second show, Odd Couple, a Ashley Ware, and Nora, Eu- few years ago. We were just gene’s older cousin, is played getting started and I had to ask some friends to be in the

by Katie Vickery.

The role of Laurie, Eu- show because not enough gene’s younger cousin is per- people auditioned. I was formed by Ashley Moore, fortunate to assemble a fine who had the starring role cast, but it was a little nicer of Dorothy in last summer’s this time to have more than enough people audition so that I could have some choices to make.”

The play will be performed Jan. 17-20. Thursday through Saturday shows will be held at 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for the Thursday night show. For Friday through Sunday tickets are $10 or $7 for seniors.

John Aquino in the role of Eu- On Saturday, pay $30 per person and enjoy dinner gene who says he’ll turn to writ- at Mama’s 5 Sons, a ticket ing if he can’t make it in base- to the show and post-show ball, but “I’ll never make it to the dessert at Ferranti’s CakYankee’s. All the great Yankees ery.

For more information are Italian. My mother makes or to purchase tickets call spaghetti with ketchup – what 706-367-5714 or visit mainchance do I have?” streetjefferson.com.

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Continued from 3B sion for horses, dogs and cats.

Both girls would spend their free time watching Animal Planet 24/7 if they could.

A couple of weeks ago Alyssa’s mom received a notice in the mail for donations to the Athens Animal Shelter. Alyssa read the news letter front and back, word for word and it was all she could do to hold back the tears. Alyssa asked her mom where her wallet was and proceeded to get her own money to send to the animal shelter.

Both girl’s hearts just break to see the commercials and TV shows on animal neglect and cruelty and decided to do something on their own.

Earlier this week while at school, they came up with the idea to have a bake sale with all donations going to an animal shelter. When Alyssa approached her family with the idea, her mother suggested the Barrow County Animal Shelter as it is directly across from her place of employment.

“I went by their facility and they were happy to give me brochures and business cards to give out to their potential customers,” said Lisa Bradley.

“We decided we would throw something together for Saturday, Jan. 12, since it was going to be such a warm day expecting plenty of neighbors to be outside in the subdivisio,” said Bradley.

Friday evening, Emily spent the night with Alyssa and they proceeded to bake both Friday night and Saturday morning and afternoon with moms’ and dads’ help: Cake Pops, Cup Cakes, Cookies, served with sausage and biscuits for the early risers, hot dogs, chili, Cokes, Pepsi, Mt Dews, Sprite, Dr Pepper, Capri Sun, Water , GatorAide, Fanta Orange and Ice Pops for the ones who wanted something a little cooler on a spring-like weather day.

“The day was a success,” said families.

Family, friends and local residents as seen in the pictures came out even with their four-legged friends to celebrate and help support the cause.

The girls successfully collected $75.50 for their benefit project.

Proud parents are Lisa and David Bradley along with Jennifer Thompson and Rainer Amrein.

“We just want to thank all of those who came out and supported our girls with such a loving and giving heart,” the families say. “We appreciate all of you.”

Yaarab Shrine Hospital entered the winning Christmas village entry; also participating was the Humane Society of Jackson County and Peace Place. Funopolis also welcomed theJefferson High School soccer team for a fundraising event.

Funopolis hosts fundraisers

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During the month of December, Funopolis hosted a ChristmasVillage for nonprofits. Several nonprofits built houses and brightly decorated them for the Christmas Season and set them up on Funopolis Main Street. Visitors at Funopolis bought votes for their favorite house and the money went to that nonprofit. Participants were The Humane Society of Jackson County, Yaarab Shrine Hospital, Commerce Library, Jackson County Habitat for Humanity and Peace Place. The winner was the Shriners House and they received a $200 check from Funopolis as their prize. The Peace Place house was donated by 129 Motor Sales and

the other houses were built with donations from several local businesses including Home Depot and Commerce Hardware. There was also a Santa’s village that was set up with sponsorship

by North Georgia Heating and Cooling.

Here visitors could have their pictures taken with Santa and enjoy the large display of miniature Department 56 Dickens Village houses.

Mary Greenwood, the owner of Funopolis, said, “We saw a Christmas Village set up in Utah and are replicating the same concept here in Georgia. The park in Utah had more than 150 houses and brought many visitors to the city park. We hope to keep growing our Christmas Village by adding houses each year. The intent is to bring aware-

ness about local nonprofits, businesses and organizations. We hope it will become a yearly tradition for families to visit the Village and play with Santa on Funopolis attractions. Next year, we hope to add fireworks to celebrate a special festival day.”

In addition to the Christmas fundraiser, Funopolis also supported the local Jefferson High School Soccer team by having players work as actors during Fearopolis in the haunted laser tag, hayride and haunted house. The group made more than $1,000. They had lots of fun performing and were able to use the money to help pay for expenses for the team.

For more by visiting the website at funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com

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WJMS Band’s Kilgore among 50 directors ‘making a difference’

By KATIE JUSTICE

kjustice@clickthepaper.com

It’s obvious upon walking in Band Director William Kilgore’s office at West Jackson Middle School (WJMS) that he has passion for his job and is good at what he does. He has a wall solely dedicated to awards and plaques of recognition from such organizations as the National Band Association and the Georgia Music Educator’s Association.

Recently, Kilgore earned national recognition by making School Band and Kilgore Orchestra Magazine’s list of “50 Directors Who Make a leagues I really respect.”

Kilgore was nominated Difference,” representing by his peers and then sent the state of Georgia.

“I’m obviously honored, in an application and biogand I’m humbled,” said raphy, which was reviewed Kilgore, of receiving the at the magazine.

Kilgore currently teaches award. “There’s a lot more deserving teachers out about 40 percent of WJMS’ there; I have a lot of col- enrollment and has 354

students. He teaches about seven classes a day, some with more than 50 students in them.

He has been a band director for 18 years, with the last 12 years being at WJMS. “Teaching is a noble profession, and you have an awesome opportunity to inspire young people to achieve their dreams,” said Kilgore.

According to Kilgore, his greatest successes can’t be found in any magazine or with the receiving of any award. Instead, his success lies with his students.

“I think it’s the biggest compliment to teach the first child in a family, and then have the next brother or sister, and then the next brother or sister,” said Kilgore. “It’s an honor because you can choose to be a part of my class.”

Comments sought on new science standards

By KATIE JUSTICE

kjustice@clickthepaper.com

A new set of standards regarding science education in Georgia and 25 other states are in the midst of their final period of public review. The second draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will be available for review and public input until Jan. 29 and can be viewed at www.nextgenscience.org.

The NGSS are being established to help make American students more competitive in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

According to a recent U.S. Department

of Commerce study, the growth of STEM jobs was over three times greater than nonSTEM jobs. The report also states that these jobs are expected to continue to grow at a faster rate than non-STEM jobs.

The state-led process aims to provide all students K-12 with an internationally benchmarked science education, and it is being managed by Achieve, a non-partisan education non-profit.

According to the Georgia Department of Education, public feedback is welcomed.

To learn more or provide comments visit the NGSS website at www.nextgenscience. org and follow the links labeled “Go to the NGSS Survey.”

Sophomore Alicia Guereca, left, and junior Holly Hasenauer, right, scored well on the test.

SkillsUSA Statesman honors for 2 at JCCHS For the first time in the last 10 years, Jackson County Comprehensive High School had two students participate and pass the SkillsUSA Statesman Test.

Junior Holly Hasenauer and sophomore Alicia Guereca each scored above

an 85 percent on the test.

“The Statesman test is a test covering SkillsUSA knowledge, professional development and parliamentary procedures,” said the JCCHS SkillsUSA advisor Scott Holtzclaw.

The test consists of 25 to

30 questions that evaluate knowledge about SkillsUSA facts, history, programs and ceremonies. The questions range from reciting and interpreting the SkillsUSA pledge to discussing the parts of the SkillsUSA Professional Development Plan.

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Katie Fife and her show heifer Rue. Caring for and showing Rue is part of her Supervised Agricultural Experience at Jackson County Comprehensive High School.

Hands-on experience adds to agricultural education

By KATIE JUSTICE

Jackson County Wrestling showcased their talents at the East Jackson Wrestling tournament with 13 wrestlers placing. They brought home four first-place wins, three secondplace finishes, two third-place wins and three fourth-place finishes.

They are coached by Coach Allen Spry.

Participating was Robert Randolph, 40 pounds, 1st Place; Noah Linz, 35 pounds, 1st Place; Parker Garrison, 70 pounds, 1st; Tyler Sossebee, 128 pounds, 1st; Wilson Davis, 50 pounds, 2nd place; Joey Sossebee, 65 pounds, 2nd; Allen Ferizovic, 90 pounds, 2nd; Jacob Allen, 55 pounds, 3rd; Jesse Cronic, 65 pounds, 3rd; Hunter McNatt, 90 pounds, 4th; Colton Boone, 85 pounds, 4th; Luke Darling, 40 pounds, 4th; and Connor Aitken, 50 pounds, 4th place.

University of North Georgia now a reality Oakwood has been an academic home to many, over the years, as the now University of North Georgia methodically grew in academic offerings and campus size.

With the approved consolidation last week of Gainesville State College and North Georgia College by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, UNG is poised to move forward as a cohesive institution.

“We are excited to have reached this stage in our consolidation and the ability to now move forward as one institution,” UNG President Bonita Jacobs said. “Our goal is to provide new and enhanced pathways for students to pursue higher education and to complete their college degrees in an educational environment that will foster their development and success as leaders.”

UNG includes four campuses – in Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee County – and a student population of about 16,000 students, making it the seventh-largest public university in Georgia.

“UNG will be one of the few universities in the country, if not the only one, to offer such a broad range of degrees and educational opportunities,” Jacobs said.

“Individually, our institutions have been leaders in our sectors. Combined, the scope of our degree programs – from certificates and associate’s degrees to doctoral level programs, along with other elements of our mission, like the Corps of Cadets and multi-campus sites, create a new and rare educational experience.”

UNG is designated by the University System of Georgia as a state leadership institution and is designated by the Georgia Legislature as The Military College of Georgia. It is one of only six senior military colleges in the United States and its Corps of Cadets numbers more than 750 students.

The Board of Regents approved a new mission statement and name for the University of North Georgia in May 2012, and in December 2012, consolidation was approved.

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Some may say that a high school is like a zoo but, at Jackson County Comprehensive High School, it’s more like a farm.

The Agricultural Science classes have a garden, a greenhouse and even a barn. Plus, on Thursday, Dec. 6, students in Robbie Buchanan’s class got to visit with a beautiful bovine by the name of Rue. Rue is a show heifer owned by Katie Fife, a JCCHS sophomore student whose family raises cattle.

Tending to the heifer and participating in cattle shows was part of Fife’s Supervised Agricultural Experience, or SAE. The SAE is a culminating project for Buchanan’s class and is worth 20 percent of a student’s grade.

“It’s a project that students choose, but it has to be some way agriculture related,” said Buchanan.

Current student projects range from farm management to agricultural mechanics and

carpentry “We do weight it heavily because [students] can learn life skills,” said Buchanan.

While students do get to choose their own topics, they must be something to which students can devote time. At least18 hours must be invested during the experience, although many students far surpass that hourly minimum.

Then, the project culminates with a presentation.

Allie Duck’s presentation detailed how she helps her family to raise quail.

“This’ll be my fifth year I’ve raise bobwhite quail at my house,” said Duck of the 400 eggs she tended.

Shawn Strickland’s project highlighted his work on a local farm, including 130 hours working in a chicken house, 50 hours tending to show cows and 20 hours working on a tractor.

“I like that I get to work with livestock and be outside a lot and get paid to do what I like,” said Strickland.

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Making end-of-life choices and severing ties with loved ones Dear Margo: I live in Massachusetts, where a Death With Dignity initiative was defeated on the Nov. 6th ballot. Do you think physician aid in dying is really necessary when palliative care is available to patients who have terminal illnesses?

How do you feel about allowing patient choice at the end of life? Have you had any personal experiences with a dying relative or friend?

Help me sort through this stuff! — Undecided Dear Un: I, too, live in Massachusetts, and both my physician husband and I voted for the measure. I am pro-palliative care, but I also know that some illnesses do not respond to opioids. My mother, for example, had multiple myeloma, and no drug totally addresses bone pain. She said more than once that if she were able, she would bring down the curtain.

I, myself, have a little list of illnesses that I would not want to see through to their natural conclusion. When life is no longer life, when there is little function, great

Dear Margo pain and no pleasure, what is served by “letting nature take its course”? I have an aunt, now 95, who has had Alzheimer’s since the early ’90s. One can only imagine what the days are like for her and her family.

To answer your question, I think physician aid in dying would be a wonderful gift to suffering patients. Many of the older docs are steeped in Hippocrates’ “first do no harm,” but my hope is that the younger ones understand that oath to mean “let no one for whom life is a punishment suffer.” Theatrical merit aside, I very much agree with the title of the play, “Whose Life Is It Anyway?”

The states that have approved physician-assisted dying have shown no abuses

and rather low rates of people requesting help. An interesting side note is the emotional comfort of such a law being in place. Many patients secure the means but do not use them.

If the religious lobby succeeds in blocking this initiative, people need not feel helpless. There’s a wonderful group of dedicated people who have made common cause with “Compassion and Choices.” They are at www. compassionandchoices. org. They offer local phone numbers and provide, well, choices. Often it is guidance to hospice. I hope I have answered your question.

— Margo, compassionately Dear Margo: My son “Ben” and his wife, “Kay,” love being the center of attention. This has caused many scenes. My other son’s wife, “Carol,” lost her mother last year. After the funeral, family members gathered at our house. Carol spoke with everyone but soon needed privacy. As she was leaving, Kay demanded she stay. Ben then an-

nounced that Kay was pregnant. Carol gave congratulations, and then she and my other son quickly left.

My husband took Ben aside and explained that it was inappropriate to make their announcement just then. Ben argued that it was convenient since everyone was together. Since then, Ben has called us for money, but he has excluded us from everything. We only found out about the birth because Kay’s mother kindly sent photos.

Now they’ve sent an email saying they want no contact.

Kay wrote that we are an embarrassment and our values are not in sync with theirs. My husband wants to sue for visitation. I don’t want to be aggressive, but it seems the alternative is to just give up. How do we resolve this?

— “Embarrassment” Dear Em: Nice touch that Ben would ask for money and then inform you that they want no further contact.

That pair of showboats sound seriously off base, not to mention mean. I doubt that you can repair things with

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them, given the way they think, but depending on the state you live in, you may be able to sue for grandparents rights. You can research this on the Internet. — Margo, appallingly Dear Margo: I live in a town of 60,000 people. Many of us know each other because we grew up here. My son, who is in high school, has a buddy who is getting to look quite a bit like the man who is president of one of the banks. I mean, the resemblance is striking.

This boy’s parents, the banker and his wife, and my husband and I have all known one another since we were in middle school. I am really curious as to whether it’s possible that this child is the product of, shall we say, a brief indiscretion. Can you think of a way I could delicately solve this “mystery” without embarrassing anyone? — Madly Curious Dear Mad: You know what? You couldn’t even solve “this mystery” if you did embarrass someone.

Come to think of it, the per-

son you could most embarrass by pursuing this matter is yourself.

Let us assume, for the sake of argument, that your suspicions are correct. There would be no confirmation of this on the birth certificate, which leaves you the option of asking friends whether they remember any trouble in the marriages of X and Y. I would not recommend this, however, because your inquiries would become defamatory gossip quicker than you could say “lookslike-the-banker.”

And do remember, many people have doppelgangers.

That is the reason we often say to someone, “You look just like so-and-so who’s on television/in the movies/in the Senate, etc.” Please leave this alone and keep your suspicions to yourself.

— Margo, prudently

Dear Margo is written by Margo Howard, Ann Landers’ daughter. All letters must be sent via the online form at www. creators.com/dearmargo. Due to a high volume of e-mail, not all letters will be answered.

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COMMUNTY HAPPENINGS The next Jackson County Commission District 3 town hall meeting will be convened

by Commissioner Bruce Yates at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Hoschton Depot.

Topics on the agenda will include a budget report; an update on the EMS station; EMS Master Plan; 2012 SPLOST report; District 3 goals for the eyar. Citizens are invited to share their concerns. sss West Jackson Middle School FCCLA will be sponsoring a clothing drive to benefit the homeless.

The drive will run from Tuesday, Jan. 22, through Thursday, Jan. 31. Clothing can be dropped off at West Jackson Middle School between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Collected items will be donated to local shelters and organizations like Peace Place and TeensForJeans to aid their efforts to help the homeless in our community. Contact lkomanecky@jackson.k12. ga.us at WJMS with any questions. sss The Jefferson Downtown Development Authority, in conjunction with MainStreet Jefferson, will present Winter Wine Fest on Saturday, Jan. 26.

Some of the festivities will take place at the Crawford W. Long Museum and other events will be in the city building at 55 College Ave., which is currently being revitalized.

For tickets are $25 per person or $40 per couple.

Call 706-367-5714. sss Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries at the clinic at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder. January clinic days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The clinic will be closed Jan. 25 and 31.

Prices are $85 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $65 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $55 for a male dog, $50 for a female cat

and $35 for a male cat. All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. No extra 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 800-9785226. sss The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council will have Bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center, located at 74 White St., in Hoschton.

Come and win prizes and help the HHAC raise funds. Pizza slices and soft drinks will be on sale. sss A chili supper will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center, located at 74 White St., in Hoschton.

The supper will be from 5-8 p.m. and chili will be available to eat in or take out. sss Save the date.

Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is hosting HeART for Chocolate, Heart for Children, a chocolate and art gala, beginning at 7 p.m. on March 23 at the Jefferson Civic Center. sss The UGA Alumni Association and the Emeriti Scholars present the Founders Day Lecture at 2 p.m. on Jan. 30 in the Chapel on the University of Georgia campus in Athens.

In observance of the University’s 228th anniversary, Dr. James Cobb ‘69, ‘72, ‘75 will present the 11th Annual Founders Day Lecture, entitled “I Don’t Believe I’d a’ Told That!

Understanding the South Through Humor.” Charles Gowen Spalding ‘13 will give the student response.

The public is invited to attend. sss National Wear Red Day is Feb. 1, and

bringing attention to the statistic that finds heart disease as the No. 1 killer of women is the purpose for the observance which is marking its 10th year.

To highlight Go Red for Women, come and bring your heart out to Barrow Regional Medical Center at noon on Feb. 1 for a photo opp. “We need to bring awareness of this disease and what a better excuse than to wear our Georgia Red and support this worthy cause,” said Stephanie Sorrells of Barrow Regional Medical Center. “After the photo opportunity, you will have time to network with all who attends and perhaps take someone to lunch and continue building relationships. And yes, men can come out too and support this cause. A red tie will work.” sss West Jackson Intermediate School is hosting a Shadow Shuffle 5K on Saturday, Feb. 2. Funds earned from the run will assist in the purchase of instructional materials for students and teachers.

Sponsorships, ranging from $25 to $250 or more, are now being soliciting. sss Carl House will be hosting “Paws for a Cause,” a Feb. 8 fundraiser dinner with dancing and an auction to benefit Pup & Cat Co., an animal rescue organization headquartered in Winder.

Tickets are $20 per person and reservations are required by 4 p.m. on Feb. 4. Call 770-586-005 or email info@carlhouse. org. Learn more about Pup & Cat Co. by visiting www.pupandcatco.com The mission of Pup & Cat Co. is to place animals in a loving home and educate the public about the large population of unwanted pets and the importance of spay and neutering.

The organization operates solely on donations and has an all-volunteer staff. sss The Jackson County Adult Literacy Program “Leap Into Literacy” Spelling Bee is Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at Jackson EMC. Sponsors are needed and

‘A Novel Affair’ literacy gala set for Jan. 26 in Barrow Co. The Winder-Barrow Coalition for Adult and Continuing Education will hold its annual Literacy Gala “A Novel Affair” on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Winder Community Center.

Dance to the tunes of Atlanta cover band, “Band of Gold” while dining on delights prepared by “Cornbread to Caviar.”

Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6:30 p.m. with dinner following at 7 p.m. There will be a cash bar; you must be 21 years of age to attend.

This is the 20th anniversary of the Gala begun in 1993. Members of the Winder Women’s Club saw the need for a certified literacy program in Barrow County.

The Literacy Gala, formerly known as the “literacy ball,” was established to help fund the program. It now supports adult literacy instruction, GED exam scholarships, college scholarships for GED graduates, matching funds to secure grant funding and English literacy instruction.

You can provide support on several levels.

Individual tickets are $75 of which $57 is tax deductible.

Sponsorships include tickets to the Gala include a Bronze Sponsorship of $200 ($164 is tax-deductible and includes two tickets); Silver Sponsorship of $500 ($428 is tax-deductible and includes four tickets); Gold Sponsorship of $750 ($642 is tax-deductible and includes six tickets); and Platinum Sponsorship of $1,000 ($856 is tax-deductible and includes eight tickets).

To purchase tickets or sponsorships, contact Dr. Ron Saunders, executive director of the Winder-Barrow Coalition for Adult and Continuing Education, at the Winder-Barrow Campus of Lanier Technical College, 89 E. Athens St., in Winder, at 770-868-4089, or call Lynn Hammond, Gala chairperson, at The Principal’s Palette, 9 W. Wright St., in Winder, at 770-307-8450.

Shadow Shuffle 5K planned

by West Jackson Intermediate

By KATIE JUSTICE

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Whether or not Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, some area citizens will be scrambling through a 3.1-mile race to benefit West Jackson Intermediate School during the WJIS Shadow Shuffle 5K on Groundhog Day. Money raised from the will be used for classroom instructional materials and supplies, according to WJIS Assistant Principal Laurie Hitzges.

“At WJIS, we value community involvement, and we believe that we all play an important role in the lives of our students,” said Hitzges. “We would love for our community to come out and support our students and teachers so they can have the resources they need to be as successful as possible during the 2012-13 school year.”

The race will begin at 2 p.m. on Feb. 2. Preregistration and race packet pick-up will take place from 12:30-1:20 p.m., and race day reg-

istration will be available from 12:30-2 p.m.

The race begins and ends at West Jackson Park in Hoschton and weaves throughout residential Hoschton.

The top three male and female finishers in each age group will be given an award, as well as the overall top male and female finisher.

Walkers and those with strollers are also welcome to participate in the event, and anyone not interested in racing is encouraged to volunteer to help on the day of the race.

The cost during preregistration, which lasts until Jan. 18, is $15. Race day registration will cost $20, and students in pre-K through fifth grades cost $5. Those preregistering will be given a long sleeve race T-shirt.

Additional information is available at the WJIS PTO’s website at http://wjispto.shutterfly.com, and anyone interested in helping with the race can email wjispto@gmail.com or call Brian McCall at 770-294-1325.

three-member teams are being recruited.

For more information, contact Sandra Fite at 706-367-8574.

Proceeds from the fun evening will benefit the Jackson County Adult Literacy Program and the Jackson County Schools System’s Work Based Learning Programs.

Teams can pick a theme and wear costumes in keeping with their theme. sss “Plunge for Paws” in Crow’s Lake will be presented Feb. 23 by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce 2012-2013 Leadership Jackson Class.

The polar plunge event will benefit the Humane Society of Jackson County in their efforts to build Jackson County’s first animal shelter.

This event will begin at

2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, with 10 local leaders plunging into the icy waters at 3:30 p.m.

Sponsors are being sought. Three sponsorship levels are available: Tail Waggers ($50-$99), Furry Friends ($100-$249) and Top Dogs ($250+). All contributions are tax deductible. Checks should be made payable to Plunge for Paws and can be mailed to the attention of Nicole Parker at 2194 Old Gainesville Highway, Talmo, GA 30575. sss A Sustainable Agriculture Series will be starting Jan. 29 in Watkinsville. The series will take place at the J. Phil Campbell research center and topics will include Organic Insect and Disease Control, Food Safety, Grazing

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Please contact Jackson County Cooperative Extension at 706-3676344 if interested in this great series. sss Northeast Georgia Beef Cattle Shortcourse will be offered Feb. 1 in Athens. UGA Cooperative Extension will be hosting a great all-day course on minerals, weed control, reproduction, forage quality, etc. The cost of the program is $15.

If interested, please contact Jackson County Cooperative Extension at 706-367-6344. sss Girl Scouts are now taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies. Support this young entrepreneurs.

Heritage center offering art classes for children Sarah McGrath, the fine arts instructor at Elite Academy, will offer children’s classes at the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center beginning on Jan. 25 with KA 101 Mini Monets, a painting class for ages 3-5. Each child will be introduced to three well-known artists and will then replicate a painting to the best of his/her abilities all while listening to classical music. All artwork will be framed and displayed at a later art show.

This class meets three times on the last Friday morning in January, February and March at 10 a.m. at the Arts Center. The fee is $55 for members and $65 for nonmembers.

McGrath has a BA in Human Development & Early Childhood Education from Saint Mary’s College of Maryland and an AA degree in business information technology. She lives in Hoschton with her husband, Robert, and four children.

A Mommy & Me series will begin with two classes (KA 102 Mommy & Me Spanish Class & KA 103 Spanish for Pre K) offering Spanish to 2-year-olds and another for 3-5-year-olds. These are fun introductory classes teaching colors, numbers, salutations, family members and common vocabulary words. The classes are eight Tuesdays beginning Jan. 29 through March 19. The fee is $55 –members/$60 for nonmembers or $8 per class, if you can only attend a few times.

Close the laundry door and pack up your child for fun with music and movement.

Three 30-minute classes will be offered for various age little ones. KM 101 Mommy

& Me Nursery Rhymes & Story Time is for children ages birth to 1 year and will explore music through puppets, scarves, bubbles and books.

KM 102 Mommy and Me Music and Movement is for 2-year-olds who will sing and dance to classical nursery rhymes. KM 103 Music and Movement for 3-5-year-olds will offer even more fun activities with instruments, bubbles and surprises.

Each of the music classes are offered on Thursdays beginning Jan. 31 through March 21 at 11-11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 12:30-1 p.m. respectively. The fees are for eight classes - $55 for member and $60 nonmembers for each child. If you are only able to attend a few classes, the fee is $8 per class. Discounts only apply for preregistering.

For more information on each class, visit the website www.hoschtonheritageartscouncil.com and register online.

You may also email the instructor sarahmc7@windstream.net. If you need to speak to someone directly, call 770-5401099.

Other classes offered for winter quarter include F 123 Creating Your Own Heirloom Quilt - four classes on Wednesdays morning beginning Jan. 23 and C 107 Advanced Beginners Knitting-Learning to Read a Knitting Pattern - four classes on Tuesday evenings beginning Jan 22.

Visit the website for directions to the Arts Center, information on becoming a member or to register for classes.

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028-Child Care IN-HOME CHILD CARE Chateau Elan/ Braselton area.

678-338-0132 KID’S WORLD Christian Childcare Jesse Jewell/985 Now Enrolling 6wks & up. $100/wk.

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Announcements 100 160-Lost & Found $1200 Reward Lost- Brown Female Poodle (7lbs). Wearing pink shirt. Gwinnett/Hall on 11/19/12.

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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 Space Available for Personal Trainers, Aerobic Instructors, Cross Fit Instructors, Dance Instructors or even church groups!

Hoschton/Braselton area 3 mins from I-85. Nice location!

If interested contact Valarie 706-870-9137

Jobs 200 210-Adult Care: Help Wanted Bi-Lingual Aide wanted to assist the Elderly. Apply on-line at Rescare.com or call 770-297-9016 PHYSICALLY DISABLED MAN Needs Nursing Asst.

Friendship Rd/Buford area. Please call Kimberly: 770-572-0176

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POLICE OFFICER Full-Time (Entry Level) City of Suwanee Police Dept is currently accepting applications for Police Officers. All applicants must undergo background investigation, polygraph, drug screen, oral interview, medical examination, and psychological evaluation.

Must be 21 years of age w/High School Diploma/GED. For more information and to complete a public safety employment application go to: http://www.suwanee. com Equal Opportunity Employer.

Drug Free Workplace

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240-Medical CMA for busy medical practice. Gainesville office. Exp. preferred. Fax resume to: 678-343-2006 The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: MLT (8am-1pm; Mon-Fri; Rotating weekends.)

Family Medicine Oakwood Front Office Check in/Check out (Monday-Friday) OB/GYN Gainesville LPN or MA General Surgery Gainesville Medical Lab Technician (PRN; primarily weekend hours) Central Laboratory Gainesville Practice Management Systems Coordinator (M-F, IDX experience required. Coding and/or CPC certification preferred) Gainesville Cytotechnologist CT (ASCP) (Part-time; 24 hours per week) InterLab Gainesville Registered Vascular Tech Vascular Surgery Gainesville Licensed Practical Nurse (P/T; Pre-and Post op exp. Recovery exp.

IV exp) Vascular Surgery Gainesville Clinical Assistant (Part time or PRN; C-arm exp pref’d) Vascular Surgery Gainesville Check in/ Registration (Minimum 1 yr exp.

Span/Eng a plus) Vascular Surgery Gainesville LPN (Minimum 1 year exp.

Span/Eng a plus) Bariatrics Gainesville Clinical Coordinator (LPN preferred.

Leadership & supervisory skills) Family Medicine Oakwood Registered Mammographer (Position is PRN) Imaging Dept Gainesville Physician Asst/ Nurse Practitioner (Surgical assist exp required) General Surgery Gainesville Clinical Assistant (LPN or CMA) OB/GYN Gainesville LPN or CMA (Rotating weekends/holidays) Pediatrics Gainesville LPN or CMA (Prev OB or GYN exp) OB/GYN Gainesville Medical Asst.

(1 day per week Mon; 8:30am-5pm) Oncology Gainesville LPN or CMA Family Medicine Oakwood All positions are full time unless noted.

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

Spanish/English skills desirable. Interested candidates may submit resumes via fax to 770-535-7445 Attn: Employment E-mail to: HR@longstreet clinic.com or complete an application at 725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., Suite 270, Gainesville, GA 30501. For additional info about the Longstreet Clinic., P.C., please visit our website: www.long streetclinic.com

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Help Wanted Landscape Contractor looking to hire someone with a GA Low Voltage General or Unrestricted License for installing low voltage lighting.

Must have valid GA DL & clean MVR. Criminal background checks performed.

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Related experience preferred.

Applicants must present completed corporate application prior to 5pm.

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Application forms available at 543 Atlanta Highway, Cumming. EOE M/F/D/V Drug free workplace. www.sawnee.com

SPA HOUSEKEEPER Spa on Green Street (Gainesville) offers luxury spa svcs in upscale environment. PT job (25-30 hrs/wk) involves housekeeping, laundry etc. Must be organized, personable, have great attitude & work ethic.

Must be available on Fridays, Saturdays & some evenings til 7pm. $8.00/hr to start. Send resume to hrmanager@spa ongreenstreet.com EOE TREE CLIMBER w/ 3 yrs exp. & drivers lic. 678-617-9152

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Busy Commercial HVAC company looking for Part-Time OFFICE HELP E-mail resume to: sales@proairsystems. com Fax: 678-947-1226 Phone 678-947-1222

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We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Interested candidates may send their resume and salary requirements to: The Times Attn: Receptionist/ Clerk Position P.O. Box 838 Gainesville, GA 30503 or e-mail hr@gainesvilletimes.co m

270-Professional BODY WRAP TECH. w/Master Cosmetology or Aesthetic Lic. for weight loss clinic.

Motivational skills needed to help people to get in and stay in shape. Must be a positive example.

Call 678-971-9799 DISPATCHER POSITION Must have CDL-Class A. Must have knowledge of mechanical workings of trucks & trailers & experience in Dispatching.

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275-Restaurant Buford Mfg./ Service Co. seeks exp Office Manager/ Exec. Asst. Proficient in all aspects of day to day operations incl: Bookkeeping, Quikbooks, Microsoft Excel, Word (able to type min. 60 wpm), Outlook, tax reporting, insurance & renewal, adjusting webpage content, marketing startegy, etc. This is a F/T position offering exc. compensation & benefits. Please e-mail resume to gccinc1@bellsouth.net

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP RWH Logistics, Inc. has an immediate opening for a CSR in our brokerage division in Oakwood, GA. Primary duties include communicating with customers by phone and email, entering loads into dispatch system and scheduling appointments. Desired skills include interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, team player, typing, working knowledge of PC and Microsoft Office, experience with online TMS systems a plus. High School Diploma required. Qualified applicants send resume to: cody.arnold@rwhlo gistics.com Gainesville construction company is seeking full time office assistant.

Answer phones, filing, computer work, light accounting.

M-F, 8am to 5pm.

Pay based on experience but somewhere in the $10-$12 per hour range.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Drug Free Workplace. Benefits including paid vacation, medical/dental/ disability/life. Fast paced environment.

Job available immediately. Submit resumes to: tdqs123@yahoo.com Must have exceptional computer skills especially Microsoft Office.

Must have a friendly, helpful and positive personality. Must be a team player. Must have a sense of quality. Must be self-motivated & able to work without constant supervision. Must have good communication skills. Ability to read and comprehend work instructions. High School Diploma or GED. Work experience in an office environment. Resume required. Email as attachment to mablack@albert international.com to be considered.

No phone calls accepted. $9. hr DOE M-F.

770-535-1199

JIMMY JOHN’s Gourmet Sandwich Shop, Gainesville, GA Hiring: Drivers; In Shop; & Shift Leaders. jhobbs215@yahoo. com

279-Technical Field Installer wanted. Extensive travel, expenses paid. Visit www.slsilabs.com/jo bs for details and application instructions.

285-Truck Drivers NEED A NEW POSITION FOR THE NEW YEAR? START YOUR SEARCH HERE. •$1500 SIGN-ON BONUS! •Medical As Low as $28.62 Family $18.12 Individual/wk •Dedicated Accounts -Get Paid for the MIles you DRIVE •Home Weekends •EVERY Friday is Payday •24/7 Live Driver Support •No Out of Pocket Expenses •CDL-A Experience Required Call and Compare

at 855-818-2956 **Get Paid $500 for Referring a Friend** www.AIMNTLS.com 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

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

345-Furniture BEDRM SET- 5pc Queen. $600; SOFA & LOVE SEAT $200 706-244-5179 Large Overstuffed Chair Green w/small gold dots. $25; Yellow OverStuffed Chair with flowers. $25; 2 old NCR Cash Registers.

Best Offer Maple Table w/3 Chairs- 23x34, drop leaf extends to 43in. $50 Turguois Leather Love Seat, 52in. wide. $50 Foot Stool, green leather $8; Dresser -no mirrow, dark maple . 33in high, 58in wide, 6 drawers $40 770-536-3917

350-Guns Mossberg ShotGun. 12 gauge, model 930 Tactical.

Black matte finish.

New in box. $500.

770-654-3438

353-Heavy Equipment

9N Ford Tractor.

1939. Good working condition. 48"Bush hog, 48"blade, 8 disc harrow. PTO & hydraulics work.

New wiring, one new rear tire. 25hp.

Reliable. $6000.

678-326-8650.

365-Misc.

For Sale Antique Dining Tables, Antique Sewing Machines, Many Toy Cars, China, Hand Painted Dishes.

Call For Details, 770-744-8721 DELL COMPUTER W/PRINTER, Lrg. Wood Computer Center w/3 shelves and space for printer. WILL SELL ALL $525; Cherry Coat Rack w/lrg mirror & 2 shelves $225 All in Excellent Cond. 770-532-3093; 770-861-8230 JOHN DEERE LAWN TRACTOR 19HP 42” cut, very good condition $1,050. 678-576-6917 Pop up Camper $500; 4 Chevy Wheels $150; Outdr Patio Set $125; Pottery $50 & up; Leaf bagger $30 & More Items 770-983-7384

380-Pets & Supplies JACK RUSSELL/ YORKIE MIX. $150.

678-836-3605 TOY POODLE AKC. M/F. various colors, shots/wormed Ready 2/15/13. $350 706-865-1640

390-Wanted To Buy GOT GOLD OR SILVER? Not Sure Who To Trust?

Ethical private buyer will help you understand exactly what you have and it’s value. Selling to me is optional. It’s my pleasure to help.

Craig, 404-729-6692

Homes & Rentals

Drivers

400 410-Apartments Unfurnished We are hiring for the following:

OTR• Teams• Dedicated ******************* •CLASS A CDL & 12 months OTR experience required •All new 2012 & 2013 trucks: Cascadias and Prostars •401K •Pay Raises •Company Paid Life Insurance •Major Medical & Dental ******************** Apply By Phone Mon-Fri., 8am-5pm

877-826-4605 or online: www.drivefortango.co m

**1/2 bed apt. clean, quiet, safe enotagardens apartments.com 678-318-1990 1 to 3BR‘s starting at $495. Move-in Specials! 770-536-0508 2BR. $695. Pool/ Gym avail. Butch Hodges Properties, Inc. 770-540-0417

Oakwood- 2/1.5,yrd, safe, C/H/A $605$645. 678-357-5044 Oakwood- Cedar Springs. 1-2BR $550/ 675. 770-287-1456 www.callapartments. com See our new Web Site GainesvilleGa Apartments.com $599.00 Moves U In!!

SPRING VALLEY 1BR/1BA $575 UP 2BR/2BA $675 UP BRANDON PLACE 2BR/2BA $675 $599 MOVIES U IN! JACKY MATHIS

678-779-2687

415-Business Property for Rent 2 Bay Warehouse 500 SF, $175/mo 770-540-5339

420-Condos For Rent 55 or Older Comm: 2 Bdr/2 Bth, lg kitchen, lvgrm, Dngrm, Sunrm/Office, laundry, Lots closets, 1 Car Garage. Immaculate. MUST SEE. Available Now. 770-535-1020 Mon-Fri

425-Duplexes For Rent Oakwood- 2/1. $675/mo. www.callapartments.c om. 770-287-1456 OAKWOOD- 2BR/ 1.5BA. $595mo.

678-315-7051 770-833-9437

435-Houses for Rent Unfurnished $0 Application Fee 3BR/2BA HOMES Starting @ $599mo All appliances incld NO RENT until Mar. 1, 2013

SUN HOMES 888-246-2803 countrysidelakelanier. com EHO WAC 1BR/1BA $500/mo + dep. Total electric.

Water furnished.

770-654-5353 2/1 HOUSE on 1/2 acre, $675, near Lake Lanier, 770-530-6870 2BR/1BA. Candler Rd at I-985. $425 706-974-3360 3 BR/2 BA S. Springs area. Renovated. No Smoking.

No Pets. $900/Mo. 1st and Last + $1,000 Deposit.

(404) 606-5296.

3BR/3BA finished bsmt, lakefront.

Great location! $1250. 770-539-4400 4BR Total electric.

5872 Glen Burtz Rd., Murrayville. $800 mo.

770-534-2722 CITY- Remodeled.

4/3. Xtras. $1000. No pets. 770-533-2088 HOUSES & APTS Avail. in Gainesville & Hall Co. The Simpson Co. 770-532-9911 LAKESIDE SPRINGS sbdv.

4BR/2.5BA. 1717 Sawgrass Cove.

Jacuzzi tubs, tile/ hrdwd flrs, hard surface counter tops, Etc $1100/mo 208-401-5828 LK LANIER 9340 Ann Arbor Dr. off Browns Bridge Rd Gainesville Small house 3/1.5 Frplc, hrdwds, dock access. $825/mo.

404-405-1138 N. HALL area 3BR/1BA. $600/mo. $250/dep. No pets.

770-983-7653

Efficiencies $115/wk & up incls. utils/ cable. 770-539-2938

480-Wanted to Rent Efficiency or Studlo Apartment.

Unfurnished. Senior, non smoker.

772-321-4892

Homes & Real Estate 500 505-Acreage for Sale

Off Browns Bridge Rd. 3BR/1.5BA. No pets. $650mo; $500/ dep. 770-532-7134

445-Lake Homes for Rent Gainesville, 2+2 private dock. $1,500 monthly.

770-503-7253

460-Mobile Homes for Rent 2BR & 3BR $500 & $600. No pets. 770-532-0080 2BR Priv lot. $100/wk. $100 dep. No pets 678-614-7607 2BR/1BA- Single wide, Lula.

706-654-0958 CLERMONT 2br/2ba $155/wk. Free heat/ water. 770-654-4073 E. HALL- 3BR. No pets. 770-869-0530 770-654-3767

465-Roommates Wanted

2BR/1.5BA Buford Apts.

Ask about Specials!

678-765-0262

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

G’Ville- 2BR $610/mo water/trash incld. No pets 678-677-1898

ROOMMATE Hwy 53 West Gainesville.

Cable/Utils incld. $365mo. No smkng 678-438-2886

DODGE 2004 Neon, $5,878.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 FORD 2006 Freestyle, $8,388.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335

LULA 2 acres. $19,900 ALTO- 4.66 ac w/ creek. $59,500.

Make An Offer!

850-710-6480

523-House for Sale

Real Estate Auction

LEXUS 1997 LS 400.

152k, Well Maint’d & Clean! $5500/obo.

706-654-7378. No calls after 7:30pm

Sells: 3:30PM Wed., Jan 23 on site

MERCURY 1999 Sable. 6cyl, auto, Exc Cond. 188k, leather seats, A/C, heat, new tires. $2200/ obo. 770-532-3003

Online Opening Bid: $500 390 NE 293RD Avenue, Old Town 3BR 2BA 1,760sf+/Bidding starts January 18 williamsauction.com 800-801-8003 Many properties now available for online bidding!

Williams & Williams FL Broker: Daniel S. Nelson Re Lic BK3223097; Williams & Williams Re Lic 1032049 Auctioneer: Tony Langdon Auc Lic AU3928; Williams & Williams Auc Lic AB2784

VOLVO 1995 - 850 Wagon. Auto, good tires. Good Cond. $1800.

678-346-6106; 770-967-6884

BMW 2006 325i, 3.0L, 6 cyl., 73K miles, $15,455.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

553-Investment Property GAINESVILLE 2 all brick duplexes side by side, 2BR/1.5BA each. Convenient to shops & restaurants.

Excellent investment due to location/ comm’l development potential. PRICED TO SELL at $130k for each bldg. Nick 678-549-5014

HONDA 2010 Civic 1.8L, 4cyl, FWD, auto 30k miles. $17,491 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

OAKWOOD 2BR/ 2.5BA Townhouse.

Crawford Oaks sbdv. $70K. 678-668-5288

Wheels 700 710-Antique Cars/Trucks CADILLAC 1986 Sdn DeVille 89k, Exc 1 owner. $4000/obo.

Possible truck trade 770-967-0751 770-841-4548

735-Autos for Sale

BUICK 1998 Park Avenue. 3.8L V6, 88k, FWD. $5,799.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 CADILLAC 2007 CTS exc. cond., 39,400 miles, $16,500.

770-532-6955

CHEVY 2011 Impala, 3.5L, V6, 16K miles, $15,677.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

TOYOTA 2006 Avalon, $13,987.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 TOYOTA 2008 XB, $9,787.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335

755-Sport-Utility Vehicles CHEVY 1989 Silverado K-5 Blazer, nice cond., complete history file, $4,650.

770-532-1424 DODGE 2007 Durango SLT, $12,987.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335

JEEP 2011 Wrangler Sport, manual trans., 4x4, 3.8L, 17k $22,791 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

KIA 2009 Borrego LX. Exc Cond. 54k, V6, seats 7, Trailer Hitch. Non-smoker. $16,750/OBO. Call 678-928-1853

745-Import Autos

HONDA 2000 Accord EX. Silver coupe, automatic, loaded, sun roof, CD, Alloy wheels, leather.

6cyl., excellent cond., New Michelins. 194,000 miles. $4,500. Call 678.975.2337.

Pendergrass, GA

545-House for Sale - South Hall

SUBARU 2001 Legacy Outback. 86k, AWD, lthr. Exc cond, $6500 770-530-5477

FORD 2008 Fusion, 2.3L, 4 cyl., 21K miles, $14,555 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

Nominal Opening Bid $25,000 12991 NE 100th Street, Archer

N. Hall- 3/2. C/H/A, non smkrs, $800mo.

678-316-8209.

Nice 3BR/2BA. Quiet Chestatee schools, $795. 770-532-0966

CHRYSLER 2007 300C, $11,987.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335

745-Import Autos

HYUNDAI 2011 Sonata 2.4L, auto, 37k, $16,122 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

LEXUS 2005 LS430.

4.3L, V8, 95k, 25mpg Hwy. $17,677 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

MAZDA 2008 3 Touring, 2.3L, 4 cyl., 81K miles, $12,891.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 NISSAN 2004 Maxima SL, loaded, $7,987.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2005 Altima 2.5S, $6,987.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335

KIA 2012 Sorento 3.5L, V6, auto, 11k. $21,333.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 TOYOTA 2005 4-Runner LTD, 4x4, $13,987 All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335

765-Trucks DODGE 1998 Ram Magnum V8 Auto.

2wd 2dr w/backseat.

Longbd. A/C stero/ dvd 131kmi Manual wind/locks.. $3300 obo. 678-780-0959 Great Cond.

DODGE 2006 Dakota Crew Cab, 4x4, $9,777.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 FORD 1989 Ranger Ext cab, silver, V6 auto, Fair tires. $1000.706-864-3584 770-654-7502 FORD 2000 F150 Ext Cab, $3,987.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 GMC 2002 Sierra Ext. Cab, 4x4, $8,469.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 MITSUBISHI 2006 Raider Crew Cab, $10,987.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2006 Frontier, KC, $11,987.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2007 Titan Ext. Cab, $11,987.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335

770-Vans DODGE 2006 Caravan, $8,637.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335