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Training center will house inmate crew

BY LEANNE AKIN

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A proposal to house inmate firefighters from the Jackson County Correctional Institute at the Jackson County Fire Training Center was among the agenda items prompting some firey exchanges between Jackson County commissioners on Feb. 18.

The ongoing matter of the new EMS station being constructed in West Jackson also provided a bit of banter, however, a called 6:30 p.m. Monday meeting will be dedicated to that subject which includes litigation and finger-pointing.

The inmate firefighter housing issue was on the agenda at the request of Chairman Tom Crow, who was taken to task by Commissioner Chas Hardy. He was critical of the lack of advance information provided to comissioners.

At Monday’s meeting, Jackson County CI warden Johnny Weaver and Fire Chief Terry

Board votes 3-2 for correctional firefighters to be separated from others in custody Shadburn said Terrell County has had a similar housing situation in place for five years with success. The change would enhance response time and also provide needed separation of the 10-man team of CI firefighters from other inmates.

“Let’s have a professional meeting and discuss the pros and cons and let’s make a good decision,” said Hardy, who said he didn’t think the citizens built a $4.5 million fire station to be a prison. “We are not having an intelligent discussion on this; it’s a dog and pony show.”

Hardy said there was nothing in the packet on the agenda item. He and Commissioner Bruce Yates questioned why a staff report with recommendation was not included as a part of the agenda package as is usually the

case. Yates said he would like to see the procedures in writing before voting.

“Don’t insult my intelligence,” said Hardy, who looked to Crow, saying he didn’t like having Crow decide the arrangement was what he wanted so you “ram it down my throat.”

Hardy said he supports the firefighting team at the CI but also recalls when the CI fire department was shut down because of issues while the department was running a neighboring county’s fire station.

Poe said background information had been gathered and some research has been done but he had not compiled a formal report. If a policy decision is made by the commission to proceed, Poe said there would a cost of a couple of thousand dollars for surveillance cameras and some staffing changes to provide

for the 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. shift to provide the hourly inmate count required by the state.

Chairman Crow said the CI fire crew serves as a benefit to the fire departments and would be of great aid if they arrived sooner to help with extinguishing a fire in addition to mop up and cleanup duties.

Several county fire chiefs were in the audience to speak to the importance of the CI firefighters arriving on the scene of a fire to assist volunteers. Having the guard at the training center with CI firefighters rather than being dispatched from home to come and pick up the CI firefighters would put the crew at a fire scene quicker.

“They are totally invaluable to us,” said Parker Griffin of the Arcade and Jefferson stations. In his 20 years with Arcade, he said the CI crew has been used a lot and without a single problem.

“We’ve been waiting since the 1990s for

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Taking the cold plunge

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Leadership Jackson jumping in for animals with shelter fundraiser

BY KATIE JUSTICE

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The time is nearing for 12 brave Jackson County officials to take the plunge into the freezing waters of Crow’s Lake to help “Raise the Woof.”

The Plunge for Paws is scheduled this Saturday at Crow’s Lake in Jefferson. The event, hosted by the Leadership Jackson Class of 2013, will benefit the Humane Society of Jackson County’s “Raise the Woof” campaign to build the county’s first animal shelter.

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The first steps are being taken to building the shelter, with a recent issue over proximity to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office’s shooting range being resolved.

“It definitely slowed progress while we waited to meet with the new sheriff, but she’s on board with the shelter,” said Human Society President Roxane Rose, who said the site of the shelter was changed only slightly.

On Tuesday, Jackson County Manager Kevin Poe met with representatives from Urban Design Group and Clark Patterson Lee, the architect and civil engineers who have donated their services for the shelter.

“We’re really going to get in high gear this year,” said Rose.

Over a week before Plunge for Paws was to be held, more than $10,000 had already been raised. Donations will continue to be accepted through the event, and 100 percent of money raised during Plunge for Paws and the upcoming Fur Ball will go toward the “Raise the Woof” campaign.

“We still have a large amount to raise,” said Rose, although she appreciates the community’s help.

Members of Arbor Pointe Church and other volunteers braved Tuesday morning’s cold rainfall to work the mobile food pantry.

Pastor Brad Greene said his challenge to his church resulted in almost four truckloads of food being sponsored.

Volunteers, local families in need brave weather for first mobile food pantry

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Umbrellas helped keep the rain at bay as families waited to get boxes of food including potatoes and other vegetables, peanut butter and other items.

Arbor Pointe Church and iServe Ministries partnered with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and The Emergency Food Assistance Program for the first mobile food pantry outside the Pendergrass Flea Market.

Envisioned as a monthly outreach to families in need, the mobile food bank effort was held Tuesday morning in the cold, rainy weather.

Arbor Pointe Pastor Brad Greene said, “It’s conceivable that we provided food today for 600-800 people.”

Each month, a local church or organization will sponsor the $800 for a 48foot trailer containing 30,000 pounds of food.

“We are a mobile church, currently meeting at a school, so this ministry is a perfect fit,” said Greene.

Sherry and Jeff Grant and friends Jason and Kristen Ellis are the forces behind iServe Ministries.

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Citizen committee, technical group to review SPLOST

BY LEANNE AKIN

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Members of a Jackson County citizens advisory committee formed to be the community’s eye on spending of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) dollars convened for the first time on Feb. 13.

The committee is composed of a representative appointed for Jackson County and for each of its municipalities will be reviewing the reports from the Joint Technical Committee of finance directors and make periodic reports to the county commission. Both bodies

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were appointed in accordance with the intergovernmental agreement related to the 2010 SPLOST referendum which was approved by voters on Nov. 2, 2010, but The agreement spells out responsbilities and promises of all parties related to the procedures for the $47.5 million SPLOST V which will be collected over a six-year period. No meeting was ever convened of the citizen group and required annual reporting commenced late.

County Manager Kevin Poe served as the facilitator for the session convened in the auditorium of the Jackson County Administration Building. He said the county will be pro-

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viding staff report for the committee, which elected Ron Johnson, the appointee for Nicholson, as chairman and Adam Pethel, representing Talmo, as vice chairman.

Also attending the meeting was Arcade representative Debbie Gammon, Braselton representative Peggy Kriegel, Hoschton representative Tom Walden, Pendergrass representative Jerry Cooper, Maysville representative Vance Holifield and Jackson County representative Elton Collins. Also serving on the committee is Allen L. Lacey for Commerce and Ralph Brooks for Jefferson.

The committee is expected to have a key

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role with questions about some previous SPLOST spending for the new EMS station under constructed in West Jackson have been questioned by Commission Chairman Tom Crow and Commissioner Dwain Smith.

A Feb. 25 called commission meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson County Courthouse in response to requests by Commissioners Chas Hardy and Bruce Yates to convene a session to clear the air and present the facts surrounding the EMS station since the civil case filed by five citizens related to

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County commits to help fund dive/rescue team

By LEANNE AKIN

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A request from the Jackson County Dive/ Rescue Team for $20,000 to properly outfit four divers with professional gear to safely mount a rescue or recovery effort was granted Monday by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners.

However, while half of the funds will expend all the funds from the Emergency Management Agency’s 2013 equipment budget, coming up with the remaining money will be tasked to County Manager Kevin Poe and the 19 volunteers who make up the team which formed two years earlier. The team has already held a barbecue fundraiser.

A presentation by the dive team put dive boss Larry Stevens, an engineer with Georgia Power who volunteers with Jefferson Fire, and Parker Griffin, who is affiliated with Sandy Springs, Arcade and Jefferson Fire and Rescue, before the commission making a presentation.

Stevens told commissioners an emergency in Arcade in which a boy removed from the water could not be revived prompted a renewed effort at a dive team. There was an original dive team formed in the 1990s.

“We started asking for volunteers and were ready to go,” said Griffin, who shared that team of dedicated volunteers impressed divers and instructors with the Georgia State Patrol so the teams trained together monthly.

“We need some professional equipment.” He said what is currently in use is team members’ recreational equipment “which we can get by with but it’s not safe.”

A number of the dive team members who represent a diverse group of law enforcement and fire and rescue personnel, both full-time

and volunteer, as well as other fields of work, including a doctor at Northridge Hospital, were in the audience.

“We have a very diverse group made up of different professions throughout Jackson County,” said the men.

Training includes 120 hours of class, Public Safety I and II, plus the monthly training and annual checkout swims.

Four sets of gear and a list of needed equipment would total $19,830.54, according to an estimate from Lake Jocassee Dive Shop in Salem, S.C., supplied as a part of the dive team’s presentation package which also had photos of the old ambulance EMA director Steve Nichols was able to supply for the team to adapt to carry its gear, training exercises and a checkout dive at Bear Creek Reservoir.

Commissioner Bruce Yates said it was his hope that municipalities would also step up to help make up the remaining $10,000.

Poe said the team’s request for an annual $5,000 budget for maintenance of the program could be included in next year’s budget planning process.

Chairman Tom Crow made the motion to approve the $10,000 from the EMA equipment budget with the team reporting back next month on progress to secure the remaining funds. Yates provided the second and the motion got a unanimous nod.

In other business, the board approved in a 3-2 vote payment of $7,590.99 to Keith Hayes Construction toward the EMS facility construction and add another 90 days to the project timeline resulting from an initial architectural design delay and the impact of the temporary restraining order. That brings the county’s cost of the ongoing litigation to $52,000. Monday’s called meeting will likely highlight the cost to taxpayers.

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this,” said Maysville Area Volunteer Fire Chief James Lyle, who noted the CI crew may be his only backup at a fire scene.

Weaver said there have 300 firefighters trained at the CI and he knows of only two who have recommitted crimes. He said inmates must meet certain criteria before they can be considered for the training assignment.

Some current CI firefighters have been abused by other inmates as they are in the regular population, said Weaver. Previously at the other facility, the CI firefighters were in different quarters. Two firefighters have been lost from the crew because of the treatment from other inmates.

“But they are there because they have committed a crime,” said 20-year Commerce Fire Department veteran Hardy, who reminded about problems with contraband the county has had with other inmates on work details. He said he was concerned about supervision.

“I would like to see more information to make a better informed decision,” said Hardy, who requested to also meet with the firefighters association.

Yates was concerned about the lack of a plan. “This is just a request,” he said.

“This has been planned for years,” said Commissioner Dwain Smith, in making the motion to authorize the housing change for the CI firefighters. “We need to get the ball rolling.”

The motion, which was seconded by Chairman Crow, passed with Smith, Crow and Hix voting yes with opposition from Hardy and Yates.

Commission will continue two meetings per month for now At least for now, the commission will continue to meet on the first Monday of the

month for its work session with the business meeting coming two weeks later. For Commissioner Chas Hardy, that gives time after initial discussion at the work session to come up with compromise and solutions.

The board was considering Chairman Tom Crow’s proposal to have only one meeting a month. He suggested a work session to be held 30 to 45 minutes before the regularly scheduled meeting on the third Monday of the month for discussion of the agenda items in advance of voting session. Items not ready for a vote would be delayed until the next meeting or a called session could be held.

“I kind of like the schedule we have now,” said Hardy, who pointed out that press coverage of the work session often prompts citizens to contact him with input which he finds valuable.

Commissioner Bruce Yates said the two meetings give citizens the opportunity to have additional contact with the entire board. He said the transparency that commission currently has may be diminished if there is less contact with the citizenry.

Commissioner Jim Hix made a motion to postpone a decision since some commissioners have concerns about reducing the number of meetings.

In other business: ■ In a motion by Crow which was seconded by Yates, the economic development services agreement with the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce was unanimously approved.

The county will provide the chamber with $100,000 in quarterly installments for economic development activities. Poe said he had met with chamber board chairman Mark Valentine and some minor changes were made in the service agreement.

The county will be receiving a detailed budget which spells out how the county money is spend, a copy of monthly financials and a copy of the annual audit.

Poe had also wanted to meet the new chamber president, however, a selection had not yet been made but phone interviews with candidates were scheduled.

After arrests, citizens urged to report suspicious activity

By KATIE JUSTICE

cation and having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle.

After recent arrests, the The drugs and vehicle Jackson County Sheriff’s Of- were seized. fice is encouraging citizens Ashley Virginia McElto alert law enforcement of roy, 31, of Winder, was any suspicious activities. arrested Jan. 30 on drugAccording to a Feb. 12 related charges after she press release from sold a Schedule III Sheriff Janis Mancontrolled substance gum, two drug-reduring an underlated arrests were cover drug operareported in Jacktion. She was found son County. to be in possession Benjamin Jefof a large quantity ferson Findley, of the substance and 52, of Buford, was was charged with arrested Jan. 26 on Findley the sale of Schedule multiple charges III controlled subincluding being in stance, possession of possession of methamphet- a Schedule III controlled subamine. Findley was stance with intent to found passed out in distribute, posseshis car at Dry Pond sion of a schedule Store after a 911 III controlled subcall. He was awakstance, use of a comened and found to munication device be under the influto facilitate a drug ence of alcohol and transaction and poshad been driving session of pills not with a suspended in the original conMcElroy or revoked license, tainer.

He also had an open The Jackson container of alcohol within County Sheriff’s Office is the car. encouraging citizens to noDuring Findley’s arrest, tify local law enforcement methamphetamine was of any suspicious persons, discovered. Findley was crimes, or any other relevant charged with possession of information by calling 911 or methamphetamine, diving the Jackson County Sheriff’s while license was suspended Office at 706-367-8718. or revoked, public intoxikjustice@clickthepaper.com

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Joint investigation finds six charged in alleged assault

Arrests made after explosive device reported in Commerce

A joint investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation had resulted in the arrest of two 18-year-olds, a 17-year-old and three juveniles.

An alleged sexual assault of a juvenile was reported Jan. 29 by the victim’s mother who told investigators that several teenage boys drove the juvenile victim to a Jackson County residence where the alleged crimes occurred. A forensic interview and evaluation was conducted with the victim, and during the execution of a search warrant, Jackson County investigators, the assistance of the GBI, recovered several pieces of evidence to corroborate the victim’s statement.

Arrested and charged with child molestation, aggravated child molestation and cruelty to children in the first degree was Joshua Lee Saucier, 17, and a juvenile, who was also charged with enticing a child for indecent purposes.

Charged with enticing a child for indecent purposes, child molestation and cruelty to children in the first degree is 18-year-old Nicholas Wayne Joiner.

Montel Eugene Reynolds, also 18, is facing charges of enticing a child for indecent purposes, party to the crime of child molestation and cruelty to children in the first degree.

Two additional males, who were juveniles at the time of incident, have also been arrested and charged with enticing a child for indecent purposes, child molestation, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery and cruelty to children in the first degree.

COMMERCE – Three arrests were made Sunday by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in an incident involving an explosive device. Catherine McClaine Martin, 17, of Commerce, and two juveniles were arrested and charged with reckless conduct after an explosive device was thrown from their Martin vehicle. For Martin, a property bond was posted on the misdemeanor charge within four hours of her booking into the Jackson County Jail.

On Sunday shortly after 10 a.m., Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a Harris Lord Cemetery Road address after witnesses reported an explosive device had gone off in the front yard of the residence. Upon arrival, a plastic bottle and pieces of aluminum foil were located

where the explosion had occurred.

After a lookout for the suspect vehicle and the driver’s went out, a vehicle matching that description was spotted by a deputy, who made a traffic stop on Highway 441 near Commerce.

At the stop, the driver admitted involvement in the incident. She also said she was familiar with the persons living at the address where the device was found. The incident remains under investigation to determine if further charges will be filed.

“Citizens are encouraged to notify their local law enforcement agencies of any suspicious persons, crimes or other relevant information by calling 911 or the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 706-367-8718,” said Sheriff Janis G. Mangum.

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Apathy is school safety concern for Jefferson Police

By KATIE JUSTICE

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Parents of Jefferson High School students may have noticed some changes at the school lately. In effort to be more secure, JHS has implemented several revisions to the school safety plan.

A letter outlining the new safety policies was sent home with students on Feb. 11, and a meeting was held for parents on Monday. Only about 10 parents attended.

“I do want to say this, first and foremost, “said Principal Dr. Kevin Smith at the meeting. “None of this revision is because we feel like we are a very unsafe school. We are a safe school, we are as safe as we possibly could be, but you’ve read the news and you’ve heard the events.”

Some of the biggest changes in school security involve new policies regarding locking doors.

All classroom doors are to be

closed and locked except during scheduled class changed. Most entrances to the school are now to be locked during school hours.

The main entrance will remain open, and all visitors are expected to check into the office and get a visitor’s pass. Student dropoff and pickup in the morning and afternoon has been limited to the front senior parking lot. For students who drive to campus, no loitering will be allowed in the parking lot before or after school. Also, students are not allowed to check out and leave campus for the sole purpose of getting lunch.

“We’re not going to turn this campus into a fortress. We’re not going to put a 20-foot fence around the perimeter of campus with barbed wire on the top of it,” said Smith, who went on to say he still wants the community to feel welcome at the school.

“We want you out here, we want you to come in and we want you to

POLICE REPORT Braselton Police ■ On Feb. 11, the driver of a vehicle that got into an accident on the Interstate 85 exit ramp at 211 was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was arrested. He charged with driving under the influence, failure to maintain lane, and driver to exercise due care.

■ A Feb. 11 altercation was reported by two men at the Highway 53 Pilot travel center. One man claimed the other hit him as he walked in front of his truck. Each man had witnesses, but they gave conflicting statements.

Thus, the men were advised to stay away from each other.

■ A driver reported damage to his vehicle after returning from within the Pilot travel center on Highway 53 on Feb. 13.

■ A Hancock Place resident reported receiving harassing text messages from an unknown number on Feb.

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SPLOST spending is still pending, according to County Attorney Julius Hulsey.

Poe said the committee was appointed prior to his employment with the county and he was “picking up the pieces and running with it.”

The Joint Technical Committee is requesting SPLOSTrelated information from the cities and county by April 5 for the period ending March 31 so that reports can be re-

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Continued from 1A “It’s the support from the community that is really amazing.”

The Plunge for Paws will begin at 2:30 p.m. with the plungers taking to the water at 3:30 p.m. There will also be a bounce house and face painting for kids and food and drinks for sale.

In addition to donations for the shelter, Leadership Jackson will also be accepting donations of other items for Jackson County Support

be a part of our schools,” he said, adding he hopes parents can understand the need for stricter rules.

“We have a very safe school system here,” said Jefferson Police Chief Joe Wirthman at the meeting.

“We’re trying to work together with the schools and the other agencies in the community so that if, gosh forbid, something happened we’d have the proper response.”

Wirthman says one of the biggest problems with both students and the community is apathy.

“We just did a little thing the other day in the lunchroom and some of the feedback I got was, ‘Well it’ll never happen here,’” said Wirthman. “When I came here six years ago, we had a kid with a live bomb strapped to himself over at [Jackson County Comprehensive High School] – so it can happen here,” said Wirthman.

Chief Wirthman also attributes the lack of attendance at the meeting to apathy.

Students have three options if somebody was to God forbid come in: run... sit there – become a victim; or go on the offensive.... “don’t just sit there and be a victim.”

Joe Wirthman Jefferson Police Chief “I’m very disappointed,” said parent Karen Roberts of poor turnout for the information gathering.

“I really thought it was going to be full because Jefferson is always supportive.”

Additional efforts by the school are monthly safety drills, including fire and lock-down drills.

Chief Wirthman and Police Major David Hill also met with students to discuss their safety and actions,

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■ On Feb. 13, a driver failing to maintain lane and littering on Highway 124 was placed under arrest for driving under the influence.

■ While in the process of arresting a drunk driver on Highway 124 on Feb. 14, officers saw a vehicle a short distance away turn out of an empty parking lot with its headlights off. The car accelerated quickly enough to lay drag. Officers attempted to flag the driver down, but he continued driving.

The driver later wrecked in Barrow County and was cited for laying drag, speeding, speeding in a work zone, reckless driving, driving without headlights and resisting arrest.

■ On Feb. 14, a woman working at McDonalds at the Highway 53 Pilot travel center reported damage to her vehicle that occurred while she was inside.

■ On Feb. 15, a Reisling Drive resident called to report her neighbor’s dog

jumping the fence and attempting to attack her dog as she walked the canine in her backyard.

Braselton dispatch had received 11 calls pertaining to the same dog getting loose prior to the incident.

■ On Feb. 15, a mechanic at a Highway 53 business reported a motorcycle not being picked up and the repair bill not being paid by a customer. The bike was found to be stolen out of Clayton County.

■ A Feb. 17 dispute was reported between two brothers at a Weeping Oak Drive residence. One of the brothers wanted keys to a vehicle, which the other had locked in his room. The man claimed his brother attacked him and threatened him with a weapon.

■ On Feb. 17, a suspicious person and vehicle were reported on New Liberty Way. When officers arrived, the driver was slumped over the steering wheel with the vehicle running. The man was found to be under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested for driving

under the influence, driving on a suspended license and also had a warrant pending in Gwinnett County.

■ A woman driving on Interstate 85 on Feb. 17 got into an argument with her husband. He then began to assault her and threatened her and her family with a pistol. The man was arrested, and transported to the Barrow County Detention Center.

viewed the week of April 12.

That body will get updates on active projects including the status of budgets and completion timelines. A standardized reporting form has been developed to help determine if expenditures are being allocated to the proper category The citizen committee will be provided copies of the reports and is expected to meet May 1 to review the documents together. Representatives from the jurisdictions may be on hand to respond to questions.

Of the $47.5 million, Jack-

son County’s pro rata share is expected to amount to $33.7 million, the majority of which is earmarked for payment of bond debt service for the Jackson County Jail. Other county projects include satellite EMS facilities, roads, streets and bridges and parks and recreation.

Each municipality also has its pro rata share with a list of project areas for which fund can be expended. For example, in Hoschton, an estimated $923,481 can be spend on improvements to water and sewer, roads, streets and bridges and parks

and recreation.

Jefferson’s $4 million SPLOST proceeds are earmarked for public safety facilities, bonded debt reduction on cultural, historical and recreational facilities, water and sewer facilities and roads, street, stormwater management and sidewalks.

Agencies including: pet food for the Humane Society; office supplies for Piedmont CASA; laundry detergent for Peace Place; games and toys for Tree House; children’s clothing for Jackson County Family Connection; and snacks for 100 children for the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County.

Rose, one of the dozen plunging into Crow’s Lake, will be doing so alongside one of her dogs, Jake.

“I’m kind of terrified. I had this wonderful person offer to let me use her wetsuit, but I decided if I’m going to

do, I’m really going to do it,” she said. “I’m going to get some strength from my dog Jake — he loves the water this time of year, so I’m going to try and embrace what he likes.”

For more details or to support a plunger visit www. facebook.com/plungeforpaws or contact plungeforpaws@live.com.

Jefferson Police ■ A customer at On the Run reported a Feb. 17 commotion when a vehicle drove into a vacant storefront. The victim gave a description of the car and a Jackson County Sheriff’s deputy located Saint Paul Kue, 21, of Jefferson. He said he was on his way to anger management class and stopped for a beverage and on Feb. 17. When he attempted to back out in his 1998 silver Lexus, he said he mistakenly had the car in drive. He fled the scene but faces charges of hit and run and a driver’s license violation

particularly in areas such as the lunchroom or crowded theatre.

“I tried to break through to the kids. There’s 400-500 students, they’re packed in like sardines.

They have three options if somebody was to God forbid come in: run – try to get out through an exit somewhere; sit there – become a victim; or go on the offensive and attack the shooter,” said Wirthman, who said they told students “don’t

of his instruction permit.

■ A simple battery incident was reported at Taco Bell on Feb. 17 after an employee started a fight with a co-worker. The employee who started the fight was fired.

■ A man whose vehicle was damaged in the parking lot of Pendergrass Flea Market on Feb. 17 found a note that said “Call Me Sorry.” However, when the phone number was called, the person from Arizona knew nothing of the incident and was not familiar with Jonathan H, who signed the note.

■ A driver was charged with driving under the influence, speeding and a taillight violation after a Feb. 16 traffic stop on

Lee Street at Athens Street. The driver said he wouldn’t have been speeding if he wasn’t drunk.

■ Criminal trespass and shoplifting charges were filed against Sandi Dermessiah Hill, 41, of Jefferson, after she returned again to Family Dollar and was stopped by a customer after she attempted to run after being confronted about shoplifting. Merchandise totaling $147.23 was taken by Hill, who was also found to have a clear pipe in her possession.

She promised she would return even after being repeated asked not to come back to the store.

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OBITUARIES Estelle Irvin Abernathy

Died Feb. 16, 2013 Estelle Irvin Abernathy, 92, of Jefferson, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Willow Wood Nursing Home.

Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Born Dec. 2, 1920, in Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Jessie and Mandy Clemmons Irvin. She retired from the Chicopee Manufacturing Company, and was a member of Bethel Tabernacle Church.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Robert Phillips of Jefferson; daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Odell Kidd and Peggy and the Rev. James Kanaday, Gainesville, all of Gainesville, Vicki and Billy Martin of Commerce and Wanda and the Rev. Lee Ayers of Dawsonville; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Dale Abernathy of Jefferson; Doug Abernathy of Athens and Kenny and Kay Abernathy of Flowery Branch; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; sister, Eva Voyles of Jefferson; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Feb. 21, 2013

Winnie Aleene Harbison Adams

Died Feb. 14, 2013 Winnie Aleene Harbison Adams, 89, of Braselton, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at her residence.

Local survivors include her son, Larry Adams of Braselton.

Inurnment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Feb. 21, 2013

Herbert Brown (Kit) Braselton Sr.

Died Feb. 15, 2013 Herbert Brown (Kit) Braselton Sr., of Braselton, died at home on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013.

Born Feb. 16, 1920, in Braselton, he was the youngest son of Green Braselton and May Duncan Braselton. He graduated from Braselton High School in 1937, having not missed a day in school for 12 years. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1942, after which he was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. He trained as a communications officer and served on five Naval ships, rising to the rank of Lieutenant. In 1945, he was assigned to the battleship U.S.S. Pennsylvania on which he sustained injuries when the ship was torpedoed by a Japanese Plane at Okinawa, Japan.

Following the cessation of the Pacific hostilities, he returned home in May 1946, and joined his father’s firm, Braselton Brothers, as manager of the hardware department. He was elected as Town Councilman and served in that capacity for 33 years and served as Mayor in 1998.

Upon coming home in 1946, he received an invitation to attend a function at Brenau’s Delta Zeta Sorority during which he met the love of his life, Peggy Lee Watlington of Gretna, Va. In July 1948, they were married Peggy’s hometown of Gretna. Since their wedding, they have resided in Braselton.

Along with his brother Herman, he was joint manager of the Braselton Improvement Company Hardware and Building Materials (member ACE Hardware group) and he was a Director of the Braselton Banking Co. He was a faithful member of Zion Baptist Church (now Northeast Church of Braselton) where he was Chairman of the Deacons and a teacher of Joy in Evangelism.

pectation, both of Jesus and what happens. Jesus adds just a few verses later that when you fast in secret, God will reward you (Matthew 6:18).

That’s the third reason to fast.

The greatest reward is that when you deny yourself of food during that meal and replace it with some spiritual exercise like Bible study, prayer or worship, you have greater focus on the presence of God in that moment.

Fasting also rewards you by revealing things upon which you are dependent for sustenance and strength. That’s why Jesus responds to temptation to eat with these words from Deuteronomy 8:3, “Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” The practice of abstaining from something during Lent ultimately is about leading a person to greater dependency upon the presence of God in his/her life.

During these next few weeks of preparation for Easter, I want to personally invite you to abstain from something, maybe even a complete meal or meals in order to focus your dependency on God that God has made personally available to all who have faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

David Walters, pastor of The Vine in Hoschton, can be reached at david@connecttothevine.org.

He was preceded in death by siblings, Harrison Franklin (Brazzie), Leta, Herman, Nell, Rosalyn B. Gillespie and Allene B. Laird. His only surviving sibling is 99-yearold Green Jr., of Conyers.

Other survivors include his wife, Peggy; their daughter, Rebecca Gerald and husband Mike; son, Herbert B. Braselton Jr., and his wife Shannon; grandsons, Charles Silva, Justin Braselton, Westley Braselton, Herbert B. (Cody) Braselton III, John Gerald and Windy Brown; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Northeast Church of Braselton. The Rev. Russell Harbin and the Rev. Jack Chalmers officiating. Interment followed in the Braselton Family Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Northeast Church of Braselton.

Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Feb. 21, 2013

Spud Gooch

Died Feb. 14, 2013 Spurgeon Ray “Spud” Gooch, 50, of Jefferson, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Donald and Doris Toney Gooch, He attended Attica Baptist Church and was a truck driver.

Survivors include his daughter, Lauren Rae Gooch of Nicholson, stepdaughter, Dawn Fleming; sister, Donna “Allie” (Jeff) Wright of Lawrenceville; brother, Sid (Karen) Gooch of Olive

Kit Braselton remembered Longtime Braselton help and share his vast Town Council member knowledge. He will be Kit Braselton died Feb. greatly missed.”

15, 2013, the day before Current Braselton his 93rd birthday.

Mayor Bill Orr said, He was the youngest “Kit Braselton is part son of one of the three of the fabric of our Braselton Brothers, town. He will be missed called the 3 Bs, who dearly. I will personfounded Braselton Bros. ally miss him and his Store, a three-story brick contributions.” structure built in 1920 Braselton A man of faith and now being renovated by a lover of history, Kit the Town of Braselton with help Braselton had shared the history from a $500,000 Community De- of his family and the town in talks velopment Block Grant. Built on to civic and community groups. some of the land settled in 1876 The Rotary Club of Braselton dewhen William Harrison Braselton veloped a video of his memories relocated his family from Hall and stories in 2010 and a copy will County, the department store be presented to the Braselton Liprovided for most all the needs of brary in his memory. the community – from banking, Tracing his ancestry to two clothing, furnishings to coffins. Revolutionary soldiers, Jacob The store’s origin dates to 1887, Braselton and Gen. George Washand the Town of Braselton was ington, he became a member of incorporated Aug. 21, 1916 with Gainesville Lyman Hall ChapWilliam Henry Braselton as the ter of the Sons of the American first mayor, beginning a tradition Revolution in 1993. He served of the family being in leadership as president of the chapter for roles of the town. two years. From 1997-99, he was Kit Braselton served on the president of Georgia Sons of the town council for 33 years and also American Revolution and served served as mayor in 1998. as a trustee of the national organi“Mr. Braselton was a remark- zation from 1999-2000. As a memable man that truly loved his com- ber of the State Color Guard, he munity. I was fortunate to have wore a duplicate of Gen. George had the opportunity to know him,” Washington’s uniform. said Pat Graham, who formerly A faithful member of Zion served as mayor of Braselton. Baptist Church, now Northeast “He was a wonderful resource for Church of Braselton, he was historic information on the Town chairman of the Deacons and a and was always willing to listen, teacher of Joy in Evangelism.

Branch, Miss.; uncle, Dover Gooch of Jefferson; aunt, Dot Craven of Gillsville; and a number nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends on from noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at the funeral home.

A graveside service will be held after the visitation in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lauren Rae Gooch Scholarship Fund, c/o Community Bank & Trust, 71 Memorial Drive, Jefferson, GA 30549.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Feb. 21, 2013

Jimmy Parr

Died Feb. 12, 2013 James “Jimmy” Wesley Parr Jr., 50, of Colbert, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013.

Born in Clearwater, Fla., he was a son of Carolyn Herbert Burghoff of Jefferson and the late James Wesley Parr Sr. A veteran of the United States Navy, he was owner and operator of Accurate Plumbing and Drain Cleaning in the Athens area for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Anita Parr; sons, James “Jimmy” Wesley Parr III of Hull, Andrew Parr of Athens and David Parr of Colbert; daughter, Melissa Parr of Colbert; mother and stepfather, Carolyn and Raymond Burghoff of Jefferson; brother, the Rev. Chris Burghoff of Graceville, Fla., Victor G. Burghoff of Stanley, Ind., and Raymond Charles

Burghoff of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; sisters, Stephanie Gale Lovell of Clewiston, Fla., and Kathy Sue Herbert of Powertan, Va.; aunt, Viola Parr of Arabi; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services were held Saturday Feb. 16, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with interment in Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Feb. 21, 2013

Maggie Paulette Stewart

Died Feb. 15, 2013 Maggie Paulette Stewart, 55, of Jefferson, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013.

Born in Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Paul and Maggie Ruth Martin Pressley.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Stephanie Dale Jones of Athens and Diana and Edwin Lee of Panama City, Fla.; sons and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Michele Dale of Suwanee and Judson Stewart of Jefferson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elaine and Ben Martin, Barbara Cochran, Diane and Gene Hewell, Kathy and Doug Norris and Debra and Kenneth Johnson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sammy and Belle Pressley, Stanley and Rosie

Pressley, Ray Pressley, Ronnie and Pam Pressley and Eddie and Angela Pressley; six grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home with interment in the Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson.

Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Feb. 21, 2013

Morgan Wages

Died Feb. 14, 2013 Morgan Wages, 18, of Winder, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013.

Born in Clarke County, he was a member of Winder First Baptist Church and a 2012 graduate of WinderBarrow High School.

Survivors include his mother, Susan Wages; grandmother, Carolyn Wages; aunts, Nan Fortner and Lucretia Carder; uncle, Perry Wages; and cousins, Nicholas Fortner and Camden, Jeremy and Courtney Fortner and Gavin, Dylan Carder and Dalton Wages.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Winder First Baptist Church with Dr. John Talley officiating. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Feb. 21, 2013

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Greco? Games need some real rasslin’

I was surprised to hear that the folks who run the Olympics are doing away with wrestling.

With all due respect to gymnasts, I would not have been surprised if they did away with that activity where you dance around with a ribbon on a stick.

Jumping on parallel bars and turning all sorts of somersaults is a sport. Dancing around with a ribbon-clad stick is not.

I think wrestling didn’t make the cut because the Olympics didn’t change with the times.

Greco-Roman wrestling debuted at the games of 1896. It hasn’t changed very much.

What the Olympics need is rasslin’, the real kind.

There are some countries that participate in the Olympics that don’t get along. Some of them have, at times, been at war.

What better way to settle the score than with a good ol’ no-nonsense rasslin’ match?

You can send Bob Costas back to the hotel. You would need announcers in the great style of the late Gordon Solie, with help from Freddy Miller or Ed Capral.

Those, my friends, were rasslin’ announcers.

There wouldn’t be any stretching and warming, there would be some oncamera trash talking before they entered the ring.

And there would be a ring, complete with turnbuckles.

For the finals, there would be a chain-link fence for the cage match.

You would also need some folding metal chairs, so they could hit each other.

OK, hit each other gently (wink, wink).

I know someone is saying that this doesn’t exactly match up with the international diplomacy that goes the Olympics.

Let me tell you that I once saw Ronnie “Hands of Stone” Garvin leave a wresting match with his archenemy, Jake “The Snake”

Harris Blackwood Roberts walking right beside him. Of course, there was that time that Garvin knocked Ox Baker’s dentures out and then stomped on them.

I think the Olympics could stop at denture stomping.

That just wouldn’t work.

I hope there would be some raucous fans, like the late Ruth Young of Macon.

She broke her hip one night at the Macon Coliseum when she tripped over a TV camera cable. You can’t make all this stuff up.

When they started hanging those medals around their necks, you could turn some loose cannon loser on them and let him grab that medal and head to the ring for a little grudge match.

That would generate some TV ratings.

Oh, by the way, there wouldn’t be any bouquets of flowers. No sir. We’d have some girl in a nice T-shirt and blue jeans handing out a bottle of Aqua Velva aftershave and a fresh plug of Bull of the Woods chewing tobacco.

And we wouldn’t be playing the national anthem, either. We’d have some multilingual country singers who could belt out Merle Haggard’s “Fightin’ Side Of Me” in their chosen language.

After reading this, I’m sure the Olympic folks will be calling me to ask me to come to Rio de Janeiro to consult with them.

Join us back in this space next week, when we will talk about another Olympic sport: fencing.

Barbed wire or chainlink?

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

What better way to settle the score than with a good ol’ no-nonsense rasslin’ match?

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Danny proved we all have strengths Little Danny McGuire was the scrawniest kid in class. He was so frail, so downright skinny, that his dungarees clung to his bony hips, only thanks to a well-worn brown belt that was pulled tight to the last notch, causing the fabric to gather in folds. What a sight he made with blue jeans cinched to the waist and little ol’ legs hidden somewhere in the yards of material.

Whenever we chose teams for Red Rover, he was always, without fail, the last one chosen. He took it good-naturedly, shaking that shock of haylike blonde hair and displaying his buck teeth in a wide grin as he shuffled over to the unfortunate team that was stuck with his services.

The team captain would appoint Danny to stand at the end of the line, figuring his weak-wristed grasp could only be broken from one side instead of two.

Then, too, without fail, the first one from the opposing team would head straight to Danny’s microscopically small hands and break through without trouble.

More often than not, Danny would fall to the

Ronda Rich ground, holding his wrist as through it was broken and writhe in agony for a few moments. Athletic prowess was not his strong suit.

But still he laughed. He always laughed. I admired him so much, enamored by someone who could take a licking and keep on laughing.

Danny, though, had his mighty attributes. The good Lord always sees that the score is evened somehow.

Some are pretty, some are smart, some are witty, some are talented, some can throw a football. Danny could wrestle a math problem and pin it in a second with both hands tied behind him and his eyes shut tight.

He never lost a spelling bee that I know of. He was always the last kid standing. And in victory, just like Red Rover defeat, he was good-natured, shrugging his shoulders as though his

brilliance was just a fluke.

Me? I was always in the middle of the pack. Never picked first for Red Rover but somewhere halfway down the line in selection.

I guess the best I ever did in the spelling bees was maybe fifth and that only happened one time. I was champion reader, though.

One year — it was the fourth grade — I read more books than the entire class combined. Like I said: The good Lord makes us all good at something.

When graduation from high school and college came, I was somewhere in the middle. Again. I never thought of being the best at anything, just doing decent at everything I tried. In that, I mostly succeeded.

Lately, I’ve been thinking that there’s too much pressure on kids to be the best at everything. The parents of my generation in my little country school didn’t push us to overexcel.

They preached values, discipline, kindness and courtesy. They encouraged us to play and enjoy childhood.

My parents cared only that my homework was done and they never became overwrought if

I didn’t make a perfect score. I rarely did.

Whenever I brought home a C in math, Mama would sigh as she signed my report card or test paper and say, “You’re just like me. I was never any good in math.” She knew economics, though. She knew how to make a dollar and she knew how to save one.

I’ve been thinking about kids in the middle like me.

They usually do pretty well in life. For the most part, if you consider it, the middleof-the-roaders have pretty good existences. No one expects too much from us so there’s not a lot of pressure. Then, if we happen to do well at something, people are pleasantly surprised and slap us on the shoulders, praising an unexpected accomplishment.

Middle-of-the-road people like me live longer, I believe. Danny McGuire?

He died years ago. Too much stress and not enough Red Rover.

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.

A call to arms against private-school funding My county’s DFCS office is now open just three days a week.

Sorry, the state says. We don’t have the money to keep the office that serves needy families and protects the elderly and children from abuse open for a full work week. Our hands are tied by the budget.

My county’s school system has had $3.2 million in “austerity cuts” from the state in the last four years.

That’s the equivalent of 12 mills here.

Sorry, but we just don’t have the money in the state coffers to fund poor, rural school systems like we used to.

State funding for paving roads, infrastructure improvements and public safety has also dried up in recent years for counties across the state.

Safety, schmafety. Local taxpayers need to pick up the tab. The state doesn’t have the money anymore.

Scholarships for private school students?

Sure, the state says.

We’ve got money for that.

Georgia’s state legislature is currently considering House Bill 140, which would raise the annual cap for tax credits that go to student scholarship organizations. Currently, Georgia law allows for $51.5 million a year to be claimed under this program. HB 140 proposes making the annual cap $80 million.

In 2008, our state legislature passed House Bill 1133,

Len Robbins which created the SSOs. Under this law, individuals and corporations can make donations to an SSO and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit. The SSO then provides scholarships to private schools for students previously “enrolled” in public schools.

Since the law was enacted, more than $170 million in Georgia tax dollars have been set aside for this purpose. That means, $170 million that would have been in state tax coffers has been diverted for these private school scholarships.

When the original law was proposed, it was sold as a way for poor children to escape underperforming public schools. Has that happened since the legislation became law?

Uh, no. Or maybe.

See, these scholarships have no transparency or accountability, no public documentation of who is receiving the scholarships, if they come from lowincome homes, how the scholarship money is spent, if they put all that money in a bonfire and set if aflame: nothing.

Then, there’s the reason I put “enrolled” inside quo-

tation marks.

According to a story in the New York Times, published in May, the legislation uses the term “enroll” instead of “attend” as an intentional loophole, where private school parents can “enroll” their children in a public school (but not attend) to be eligible for the scholarship.

“I’m telling you, we deliberately put the wording in there for that,” said state Rep. David Casas, in remarks caught on YouTube.

Oh, by the way, Casas is a co-sponsor of HB 140.

There have also been complaints of private schools using the scholarships as a slush fund to recruit star public school athletes to private schools.

HB 140 would further change the requirements for a private school scholarship by dropping the “enrollment” wording in favor of having it apply to all students “eligible to enroll” in a public school. Meaning, all current private school students would be eligible.

In a nutshell, this is a scam.

The $80 million a year (or $170 million for that matter) these legislators want to spend on these private school scholarships could be spent on clearing the waiting list for little kids wanting to attend Pre-K. It could be used to supply more public safety officers for our schools. It could be used to properly fund our public schools, of which

90 percent of our state’s school-age children attend.

It could be used to keep our DFCS offices open five days a week. You know, the Department of Family and Children Services, the agency that investigates claims of sexual and physical abuse of children. It literally could be used for a million things more vital to our state and its citizenry.

What kind of people are we, what kind of state do we live in, where we can find state funding for a corrupt private school scholarship program and not for protecting the most vulnerable of our citizens?

I understand the budget process is complicated, and that it’s not as easy as trading one pot of money for another. What I don’t understand is how good people can support such a measure that affects so few when there are more dire needs that affect so many.

I’m contacting my state legislators about HB 140, and I hope you will as well.

You can find contact information for them online at www.legis.ga.gov.

Poor children — the most obvious victims of these shenanigans — don’t make campaign contributions. You are their only voice. Please use it.

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

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‘Champions’ sought for cancer prevention study

BY SAVANNAH KING

Regional staff

Every generation wants to improve the lives of the next, but what if you could save the lives of future generations right now?

The American Cancer Society, in partnership with Northeast Georgia Medical Center, is offering the community a chance to take a proactive role in cancer prevention.

The ACS is looking for “champions” in the Gainesville area who are interested in participating in an upcoming cancer prevention study. Champions will also help spread the word throughout the community to encourage others to get involved.

The Cancer Prevention Study-3 is a nationwide effort designed to help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer.

This generation’s exposures are very different from the past in a lot of ways.

New environmental pollutants, changes in overall lifestyles, changes in diet and other factors could play an important role in discovering the reasons why some people do or don’t develop cancer.

The study will enroll a diverse population of 300,000 people from across the U.S. between the ages of 30-65. Participants will provide a waist measurement and a small blood sample and will complete a comprehensive survey about their lifestyle and other health factors. Participants will be asked to commit to a follow-up survey every few years for 20 years.

The NGMC will host a kickoff event for the study at 7:30 and 9 a.m. Feb. 26, in the Walters Auditorium at the hospital.

Those interested in becoming champions can attend the breakfast to learn more about the study and how they can help encourage others in the community

to get involved.

“Our goal is to recruit 40 or more CPS3 champions and enroll a total of at least 400 participants during this time,” said Rachel Joiner, mission delivery manager with ACS. “In order to reach these targets we need passionate people who are committed to fighting cancer.”

Cancer has found a formidable foe in champion Lori Kopesky whose father was diagnosed with terminal cancer in April of 2010. She is now his caregiver. Over the years she’s watched as her friends’ and family’s lives have been rattled by the disease.

“I’ve definitely been affected by cancer in many areas,” Kopesky said.

She said she’s ready to put an end to that for future generations, no matter how long it takes.

“I don’t care if it takes 20 years to find what they need to find,” Kopesky said. “I don’t care what kind of time; if it saves a life, that is what is most important to me.”

Todd Sigmon, executive director of oncology at NGMC, said the study is a great opportunity for the people of Gainesville to help countless others down the road.

“It’s not going to help people right now, but it is going to help future generations,” Sigmon said.

He said cancer, by its very nature, is individualized and could be caused and prevented by any number of factors. Helping researchers find out what those factors may be will have a huge impact on curing and preventing the disease.

“Cancer affects all of us,” Sigmon said.

“If it doesn’t affect us, it affects our families. Any opportunity to learn more about the disease and what may cause the disease is an opportunity for us all to be a part of something bigger than we are.”

How to help: Kickoff breakfast for possible champs When: 7:30 and 9 a.m., Feb. 26 Where: Walters Auditorium, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Contact: 1-888-604-5888 or rachel.joiner@cancer.org For more information: www.cps3gainesville.com Scott Rogers Regional staff

Lori Kopesky is involved with a study for the American Cancer Society. Her father, Wayne Lovett, was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2010, and Lori has become his caregiver.

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Jane Smoot was among the Northeast Georgia Health System volunteers handing out red carnations on Valentine’s Day. She gave out 175 flowers to visitors at Medical Plaza 1.

Health system volunteers spread Valentine’s cheer

By KATIE JUSTICE

kjustice@clickthepaper.com

Visitors to the Northeast Georgia Health System’s Medical Plaza 1 got a Valentine’s Day treat.

Jane Smoot waited in the lobby with 175 red carnations to give to anyone entering the hospital’s doors.

“People come here, and gong to the doctor isn’t the most fun thing you’re going to do that day,” said Smoot, although she said she likes being able to help. “I think just

someone here to welcome them and make it a comfortable atmosphere – by being able to smile and say hello, makes it better.”

According to Smoot, reaction to the carnations ranged “from hugs to tears to just awe.”

“It’s a small token. Our

patients are sort of like our partners in health care,” said Smoot. “We make it a special day.”

“I love it, it makes me feel so special, especially being a senior,” said Geraldine Johnson. “It’s just a lovely gesture and it just makes me happy – it makes me feel great.”

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Jefferson’s Tim Corbett is top director

BY KATIE JUSTICE AND LATRICE WILLIAMS

kjustice@clickthepaper.com and lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

From a state championship in football to another state wrestling title last weekend, Jefferson High School is having a busy year with athletics. However, the athletes are not the only ones receiving statewide attention.

JHS Athletic Director Tim Corbett has been named the State AA Athletic Director of the Year by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association. Corbett, who is a JHS graduate

himself, was previously named the Region 8 AA Athletic Director of the Year, but only recently received word of his state recognition. “[The] word is leaking out now, statewide,” said JHS Principal Kevin Smith, of what he said Jefferson has known for a while. “We have an outstanding athletic director,” said Smith.

“As they say, the hits keep coming for our school and for our program, and our athletic program has enjoyed great success,” said Smith.

“It had great leadership and that’s Tim Corbett.”

The Dragons’ most notable win-

ning tradition comes from the wrestling team which just earned its 13th consecutive traditional title. The track and field team has something to brag about as well as they have nine state championships of their own. JHS just finished their inaugural swimming season and saw two athletes at the state meet. The Lady Dragons softball team was the region champ and hosted the first two rounds of the state tournament. The boys’ basketball team also earned a region title last weekend. Corbett says his award is a testament to the entire school system. “[Corbett] does a tremendous

job in handling the things that need to be handled in our athletic program,” said Smith. “I appreciate his dedication, hard work and [how] he handles things. That’s really one less thing I have to worry about.”

Corbett said, “It’s a great honor to be recognized by your region [and] recognized by your peers who see you throughout the year and what you do.

“Once you go to the state level, they really examine your program over time and it’s kind of what I see – a sustained quality over time and that’s a reflection of everybody from our middle school program

Corbett all the way up to our high school programs,” said Corbett.

STATE MAT CHAMPIONS

Al McLeod For The Paper

Chase Piperato takes down Kyler Allen from Lovett High School in the finals on Feb 15.

The Jefferson wrestling team had 10 wrestlers on the bracket and sent five wrestlers to the semi-finals round.

Roxane Andreasen For The Paper

Head Coach Jason Powers said Andreasen “set himself apart from the fourth-, fifth- and sixth-place finishers,” and it truly showed as he turned his day around by finishing in third place at the state competition held at the Macon Coliseum.

Ledford earns state title, Panthers finish eighth

Dragons get 13th straight state wrestling title; 4 are champions

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

The Jefferson High School wrestling team captured its 13th consecutive traditional state title last weekend in Macon at the Macon Coliseum, the site of the festivities where Ben Kelly, two-time state champ Tyler Marinelli, Jace McClosky and Chase Piperato earned state titles in their respective weight classes.

Piperato, who represented the 106 weight class, defeated Easton Mathis of Armuchee High School in round one, then beat Hunter Hemmings from Greater Atlanta Christian School and Kyler Allen from Lovett High School in the finals. Piperato said he took a peek at the bracket but did not get intimi-

dated by the lineup.

“I did [see] a little bit [of the bracket] however, our coach tells us not to get too caught up in who we have to wrestle against,” said Piperato.

Pre-match jitters set in but he remained confident in his ability to compete at his full potential.

“I was a little nervous,” said Piperto. “I had expectations this whole year and the moment was finally here to show and prove all you’ve done and try to get the big win.”

Piperato managed everything from his nervousness to his diet in order to stay ahead of his challengers.

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Tanner drives Mill Creek’s offense, signs with UGA

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

Lauren Tanner and her parents on Feb. 6 at Mill Creek High School for National Signing Day.

When shots are fired on Markham Field, you can rest assure that Lauren Tanner is the culprit. Many teams this season will become the victim of her fiery darts.

The Mill Creek High School soccer standout had two goals against Etowah High School, giving her four on the season.

It’s no secret that she orchestrates the Hawks’ of-

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

Daivon Ledford has been one of the most competitive challengers for the Jackson County Comprehensive High School wrestling team and this weekend he solidified his status by earning a state title.

Ledford, who competed in the 170 weight class, has broRoxane Andreasen For The Paper ken records this year and has Daivon Ledford celebrates his state title win with head kept a very significant streak coach Jason Powers. alive in the Panthers’ wrestling program.

“Daivon has had a season that will go down in the record books. He dominated his opponents all season, accumulating 17 technical falls on the year,” said head coach Jason Powers. “He gave up less than 30 points in his 48 matches this year and only lost one match, which was to an eventual 6A state champion.

He has had one of the most dominate, possibly the most dominate, season in school history and he was able to top it off with a state title.

“Daivon is now the fifth wrestler in Jackson County history to be a three-time state placer,” said Powers.

Ledford has been the contributing factor in keeping JCCHS a name to remember in the high school wrestling realm.

Jason Powers “Daivon kept the streak alive of having a state finalist

“Daivon is now the fifth wrestler in Jackson County history to be a three-time state placer.”

JCCHS head wrestling coach

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Jefferson 11U is tournament runner-up

Road Atlanta will be the site of the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series on April 19-20. This will be an attractive race to give race fans a chance to see the track heat up before the Petit Le Mans. The Aston Martin, BMW and Corvette among others will highlight the array of models at the series. If that’s not enough, cars straight from the showroom will be showcased in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting www. roadatlanta.com or call 800-849-RACE.

The team that wins the Super Bowl is always invited on a trip to the White House and the Jefferson High School football team is having a similar treat as they were invited to the State Capitol. The Dragons will head there on Feb. 26. Rep. Tommy Benton will recognize the team for their outstanding efforts this year. The Dragons finished the season 14-1; their only loss of the season came against Commerce High School but their last made a much bigger statement as they took down powerhouse Calhoun High School in the 2AA state championship game.

The Southern Soccer Academy hosted one of the most competitive tournaments in the state for youth soccer and the Jefferson 11U recreation league soccer team made their presence felt in more ways than one. They pulled out a big win over 99th-ranked SSA/Chelsea Central in a 3-2 win after trailing 2-0. The Dragons tied the ball game at 2 apiece against the 57th ranked team in the state, SSA/Chelsea North. Jefferson went on to be runner-up in the tourney. Their performance in the tourney catapulted them from a 97th to 57th ranking. See ClickThePaper.com for the full story.

Dragons headed to the Gold Dome Feb. 26

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Continued from 1B “You have to keep your diet right and you have to be ready for every single match; you can’t take your opponent lightly because if you do, you may not make it back the next day,” stated Piperato.

The team was well aware that Bremen High School would be in the running for the title and stayed close to Jefferson yet the Dragons were not ready to relinquish their winning streak.

“It means a lot. Our team [knows the] pressure of keeping it going,” said Piperato. “No one wants to be the team to break the streak. We had a little bit of a scare Friday. Bremen was [starting to] get a little bit closer [to us].”

Piperato, who fell just shy of the title last year, sought redemption by sailing through the tournament and earned his ring in just one day.

“It means a lot. There’s a lot [of good competition] out there. [I] came up short last year but I put in a lot of hard work this season. It would have been nice to have the opportunity to be a four-time state champion but [I’m glad I won this year],” said Piperato, a sophomore.

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Jefferson Dragons wrestling team kept the championship string alive with 13th straight state titles.

Jefferson looking to shake up new region on the diamond

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

The Jefferson High School baseball team defeated Clarke Central High School 13-4 in a scrimmage meeting last Thursday.

While the game won’t be recorded in the books, it’s a sign the Dragons team can keep a tally high and the team is doing so without some players who are still on the hardwood.

“Every year we deal with this and it depends on how long basketball season lasts,” said head coach Tommy Knight.

“They have missed 10 or 12 games before. They haven’t thrown a lot and they haven’t hit a lot. It takes them a couple of weeks to get in baseball shape. We’ll take them as soon as we can get them and get them in shape as soon as we can.”

The Dragons will be competing in a tough region and facing off against new teams because of region realignment.

“With this region being new, there

are some teams that we are not familiar with. Just going off of what I know, I think Rabun County High School is going to be one of the top teams,” said Knight. “Oglethorpe High School may surprise some people this year. Of course, I think we are going to be pretty decent as well.”

The Dragons have a few teams from their past on their schedule in non-conference matches to start the season.

North Oconee High School went 22-7 last year and ended their season in the Sweet 16. Elbert County High School also notched 20 wins last year.

“We’re coming out of a really strong region. We had Elbert, Hart and North Oconee High School in our region last year, and they were three really good teams,” said Knight. “We’ve played in some pretty tough regions. If I had to guess, I would think this year is not going to be quite as strong as the past couple of years have been as far as our region goes.”

Knight has high expectations for ev-

ery one of his players but has his eye on one in particular who could emerge from the underdog role.

“One guy that I think is really going to have a good year for us is Hanon Price,” said Knight. “He plays football and he plays center field for us. He played defense last year but he became one of our better hitters. He’s played really well.”

Knight is preaching a very specific message to his team, especially since there are many former young players turning into veterans.

“One of the things we tried to stress is not really the length of the season but our youthfulness. We have been really young the past couple of seasons. We’ve played a lot of freshman and sophomores and it’s time for some of them to take more ownership,” said Knight.

“Accountability is something we have been talking about a lot.”

Jefferson will return to action today against North Oconee at 5:55 p.m. The game will take place at NOHS.

Basketball season ends for Lady Panthers, Lady Hawks

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

It wasn’t the ending they were hoping for as the Lady Panthers fell to Elbert County High School in the first round of the region tournament. The loss eliminated Jackson County Comprehensive High School from a chance to compete in the state tournament.

One of the toughest duties for a head coach is delivering the last speech of the season, especially when it comes sooner then they’d hoped.

“I reminded them that they should be proud of the effort and hustle they displayed against Elbert County, [other teams] all season and to guard themselves against excuses. It was just one of those nights where the ball was not going in on any level. I really liked the way we competed all the way to the final whistle,” said head coach John Hawley.

The Lady Panthers have had six losses by less than 10 points. Their close matches are a testament to how hard players worked all year long.

“There is no quit in this bunch. I really hated the way the season had to end for our team and especially for our seniors,” said Hawley. “They were very focused as a team coming into this game and did the things they needed to do.

Sometimes things don’t go the way we want.

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Continued from 1B fense and her strive for perfection is what makes her such a dominant player.

“I just want to be the best I can be. Going out and playing well is the way to get better and that is my motivation,” said Tanner whose talent has earned her a spot on the roster at the University of Georgia.

“It was really home away from home. I took visits to a lot of other schools [but] I felt like Georgia was the choice for me. I don’t know how to describe it but I feel like it was the best decision,” Tanner said.

Last year, the Hawks fell to Collins Hill High School in the season finale of region play. The win would have given Mill Creek the region

“This is a very special group of young ladies and they were willing to do whatever it took to benefit the team. I have truly been blessed to share this season with an outstanding group of young ladies,” said Hawley.

Hawley noted the positive things he took away from the season as well as the biggest highlight of the year. “[I appreciated] the family atmosphere the team created and their continued positive effort to get better each and every day,” said Hawley. “Our overall team offensive execution and team defensive has been the most consistent in the last three years I have been here. The one area that was spotty was finishing around the basket. The ladies did a much better job of executing from years past.”

The Panthers grew up on the court every night. Two of Jackson County’s most efficient play makers came from the hands of an upperclassman and a freshman.

“Victory Woods, who is a junior, had some outstanding moments in critical times for us this year and Shelton Kendrick really stepped up big for us this year as a freshman,” said Hawley.

“I am really proud of how our seniors grew this year.

They have worked tirelessly to improve, had a willingness to learn and developed into outstanding team leaders,” he said. “They will be missed.”

title but instead they finished fourth in the region as the Hawks lost to the Eagles 6-1. Tanner says she is fully confident the Hawks will be playing their best soccer this season, which could potentially lead them to home field advantage during the postseason.

“I definitely want to go to state and win the state championship. I think after our win tonight it really showed

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

If you were an unbiased fan, watching the Bears and Hawks battle it out for rights to see their name on the state bracket was entertaining.

However, for fans of Mill Creek High School, it would be the last time they’d see their team play this season.

With 0.9 seconds left to play in regulation, the Lady Hawks would have to pull off the unimaginable. As Madison Phillips took the final shot which could have resulted in a buzzer-beater thriller, the ball hit the rim and the celebration began for Mountain View High School as the Hawks fell 52-51.

The teams closed their regular season with in a 45-40 overtime loss for Mill Creek.

This time, no overtime was needed.

The Bears won the tipoff but didn’t get to convert on opening possession as Shannon McCrosson stole the ball and the Hawks notched their first shot of the game courtesy of Meredith Schulte. Senior Nadiya Miller drilled a shot from behind the arc and Kathleen Haxton made her presence felt with an open 2-pointer.

Schulte added two more to her stat sheet. Miller notched three 3-pointers in the first quarter alone to seal a 15-9 lead for the Hawks. Mountain View pulled within two at the charity stripe.

Shortly after, the Bears climbed back into the action with two consecutive shots

that we can beat a good team and I think we can do it this season and make it all the way,” said Tanner.

“I think we are a stronger team this season and I think we are going to have more success against the region teams and since we have come together as a team I feel as though we’ll be able to overcome those tough challenges,” said Tanner. “I’m excited for it.”

and steals to take an 18-15 lead. Miller responded by tying the game up at the freethrow line.

Phillips hit a 3-pointer to tie the game yet again but MVHS regained the lead.

Down by five with less than two to play until the break, Phillips made an impressive floater to pull the Hawks within three. Paige Orangio got a 2-pointer to trim the Hawks’ deficit to one. Schulte tied the game at 27-all going into halftime.

The Hawks defense pressured the Bears right out of the break but MVHS returned the favor and got a 2-point gain. Malayshia George evened the battle at 30 apiece. Mill Creek took a 5-point lead but led by three at the top of the fourth.

Mountain View went back on top by one with less than seven minutes to play in the fourth quarter. McCrosson made a tough bucket to pull within one while Miller continued to stay hot behind the arc to tie the game at 40 each.

Haxton regained the lead for the Hawks with a 3-pointer.

The battle for the lead continued to go back-and-forth until MVHS sealed a 1-point lead with just seconds left.

In the Lady Hawks’ nine seasons, this is the second losing seasonas the Hawks have been a powerhouse with two trips to the Final 4 and three to the Elite 8.

Things were almost identical on the boys’ side as the Hawks were in a win-or-go home situation. Collins Hill High School forced turnovers all night long but Mill Creek stayed close by for the majority of the matchup.

However, the Eagles pulled ahead by four and the Hawks needed more than just a few seconds to tie the game.

Collins Hill went on to win 52-48.

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Continued from 1B each of the last six seasons and [is] the fifth state champion in the last six years and the third state champion in a row,” said Powers.

The Panthers sent four wrestlers to the state tournament with three making it to the next round.

Conner Andreasen and JT Wood joined Ledford for a chance to get a medal, however, Andreasen and Wood’s route to the finals was difficult. Wood could not seem to get a break and ran into an old foe who sent him home early but will be returning next year.

“JT came up short in his consolation semifinals match and then suffered a very narrow 5-4 defeat in his fifth/sixth place match to the same wrestler that he lost to in his first match,”

said Powers. “JT is only a junior and has one more year at the state tournament. I expect that he will have a great offseason as well and will be ready to take on the state tournament next year.”

Like Wood, Andreasen’s day on the mat was no walk in the park. After losing in the semifinals, he turned the major setback into a major comeback and finished the day in third place.

“He had his eyes set on the state finals but ran into the eventual state champion in the semifinals and lost,” said Powers. “He then was able to wrestle his way back to a third-place finish which is a great accomplishment.

“I am very proud of what he accomplished not only this year, but over the past three years as well,” said Powers of Andreasen.

Hawks seal shutout win over Eagles

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

In the battle of the birds soccer contest, the Lady Hawks of Mill Creek High School earned their second win of the season in a 4-0 win over the Eagles of Etowah High School.

The offense was sparked

by Kristin Gomez who got Mill Creek’s first goal.

Lauren Tanner sealed two goals on the night and Mill Creek was able to utilize other players to score.

Tanner is the focal point of the offense, but the Hawks don’t put all their eggs in one basket.

“We definitely want to get more goals from more players. We don’t want Lauren to have to do all the work,” said head coach Brent Leitsch. “Good teams will be able to shut her down so having other players able to score can allow us to punish other teams who keep their attention on Lauren.”

The Hawks moved to 2-0 with the win over Etowah.

“It feels good. We have some injuries we are dealing with but we are getting better. When we get healthy, we are going to be a tough team to beat,” said Leitsch.

The Hawks had their hands full with Etowah’s Caroline Waters, a speedster who was hard to defend. However, Mill Creek’s goalkeeper Caroline Youngblood was on top of her game.

“We were aware that she was a good player and that she was strong physically but, there was no way we could prep for that kind of speed. We had to make some adjustments,” Leitsch said.

“We like to keep a clean sheet,” said Leitsch fo the shut-out win.

The Hawks will return to action tomorrow at home against Northview High School at 5:30 p.m.

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‘Cutting a rug’ at The Village of Deaton Creek

The Village of Deaton Creek in Hoschton is a spectacular place to call home — beautiful places to live, convenient location and a tight-knit community that will always welcome newcomers.

Residents enjoy the close location to I-85, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Farah Bohannon – Braselton, now under conColumnist struction, and the shopping, dining and entertainment options that are close by.

There is one thing that makes the Village of Deaton Creek Unique. Just ask Cheryl Vassiliadis about the dance opportunities available, and she’ll let you know that dance experience is not required.

Cheryl is the dance instructor at the Village of Deaton Creek and she is passionate about dance.

She truly believes that dance is beneficial for everyone. Dance is an enjoyable form of fitness that people of all ages can benefit from as dance improves balance, flexibility and coordination as well as relationships. Cheryl has also read and noticed that dance can improve the mental conditions of Alzheimer’s patients. The social camaraderie it offers is absolutely wonderful — who doesn’t like making new friends?

Cheryl says she is very proud of her students because they have even taken the knowledge she has given them and performed for the community and for outside groups such as the East Hall Community Center and The Oaks Assisted Living in Braselton.

The Village of Deaton Creek offers a Flowing Rhythm Dance class, which was introduced by Cheryl.

“When I was still living in the New Smyrna Beach, Fla., area, I started a dance class for several of my friends – all of who professed to having ‘two left feet.’ I told them that they needed a class designed specifically for them with no jumping, no stomping or other harsh impact movements. So Flowing Rhythm was born and this follow-along dance class was a huge success. Everyone who tried it was able to dance with us,” she said.

This is a class meant for anyone, no matter what your age or experience. It is meant to be fun and enjoyable. Check out the class at www.youtube. com/watch?v=z39pwRb0aiw Cheryl takes advantage of the wonderful dance and aerobics studio at the Village of Deaton Creek and teaches Flowing Rhythm to more than 35-40 students between the ages of 60 to 85-plus. Students will enjoy music from older decades and even current popular music, such as PSY’s “Gangnam Style,” Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” and Katy Perry’s “Firework.” Other dances they have done are with props to ABBA’s “Money, Money, Money” and “One” from “A Chorus Line.”

Cheryl not only teaches at the Village of Deaton Creek, she also teaches a bi-monthly Flowing Rhythm-type class at The Guest House Adult Day Care Facility in Gainesville.

“The residents there range in age from the 40’s up to 98, and they to love to move to the music.

Many are in the earlier stages of Alzheimer’s or other diseases, but they become so engaged in moving to the music – again it is inspiring to see,” she said.

Please visit http://www.delwebb.com/communities/ga/hoschton/village-at-deatoncreek/12167/index1-about-the-area.aspx for more information about what the Village at Deaton Creek Offers.

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

“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.”

Martha Graham Called “the Mother of Modern Dance”

You’ve Got Mail

BY KIMBERLY REWIS

For The Paper

Who doesn’t love to receive something special in the mailbox? We all do, but how did that special something get in there?

Well, recently Corner-Stone Preschool students learned all about the mail system. They were taught the important job a mail carrier has and how our mail is sent and received.

There is no better time to send mail than Valentine’s Day. And the Corner-Stone Preschool students did just that. They practiced their writing and craft skills by creating a Valentine card for a loved one. They placed it in an envelope and sealed it with a kiss.

Students were shown how to properly address and stamp their letters.

Once they were all finished, the students took a walk to the school mailbox, placed them inside and raised the red flag. They were reassured the mail carrier would know just what to do next.

It took a couple of days, but the students were delighted to find that the Valentine’s arrived at their very own mailbox. They had brought joy to a loved one by mail.

If you would like to be a part of the fun learning taking place at Corner-Stone Preschool, please join us on March 6 as we begin registration for the Fall 2013 school year.

Valentine messages created by CornerStone Preschoolers

Kimberly Rewis is director of Corner-Stone Preschool located at 6933 Georgia Highway 11 in Jefferson. Learn more about the offerings for ages 2-4 by visiting www.corner-stone.org/preschool.

Hear about and register for BULLI BULLI at Braselton is growing, and registration for Braselton BULLI’s spring term and membership sign-up for the remainder of the 2012-2013 academic year will be held Tuesday, Feb. 26.

BULLI is Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute.

Beginning at 6 p.m. in the courtroom in the Police and Municipal Court Building located at 5040 Highway 53, a meeting will allow even working individuals to attend and hear about the spring term from the teachers who will be teaching the classes.

Braselton’s spring courses, set for March 25 through May 3, will include “PURSE: Put Up Resistance, Safe Escape” will be instructed by Braselton Assistant Police Chief Lou Solis on Monday afternoons.

Paul Jolie, a health and fitness instructor and owner of Vibrant Life Fitness, will be teaching “Take Charge of Your Health” on Monday evenings.

Martha Moore, who is currently instructing an art class for BULLI, will present “Using Multimedia to Express your Creativity” on Tuesday mornings.

Tai Chi is the perfect exercise and Bruck Barnes will be the instructor for a Tuesday evening class.

Guidance and family counselor Sheri Reaves will be instructing “Your Best Life Regardless: 2013” on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

“Strategies for Living More Sustainability” will be a Wednesday course taught by Tom Mills, owner of Greenshortz, a website that promotes environmental sustainability.

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Free stroke awareness event is this Friday

February is National Heart Awareness Month. All Eyes On Deck shares a few interesting facts by asking some questions on issues of the Heart. Did you know…?

• Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, but most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort • Women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms when having an attack, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

• #1 killer of women is heart disease • Even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, have it checked out (tell a doctor about your symptoms). Minutes matter. Fast action saves lives. Don’t wait more than five minutes to call 9-1-1 or your emergency response number.

• AHA recommends that heart attack prevention begin by age 20.

This means assessing your risk factors and working to keep them low.

For those over 40, or those with multiple risk factors, it’s important

to calculate the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years. Many first-ever heart attacks or strokes are fatal or disabling, so prevention is critical.

The sooner you begin comprehensive risk reduction, the longer and stronger your heart will beat.

• A real-life broken heart can actually lead to cardiac consequences. There are established ties between depression, mental health and heart disease.

The loss of a loved one can make this time of the year unbearable for some. Broken heart syndrome, also called stress-induced cardiomyopathy or takotsubo cardiomyopathy, can strike even if you’re healthy.

Women are more likely than men to experience the sudden, intense chest pain — the reaction to a surge of stress hormones — that can be caused by an emotionally stressful event. It could be the death of a loved one or even a divorce, breakup or physical separation, betrayal or romantic rejection. It could even happen after a good shock (like winning

the lottery.)

Broken heart syndrome may be misdiagnosed as a heart attack because the symptoms and test results are similar. In fact, tests show dramatic changes in rhythm and blood substances that are typical of a heart attack. But unlike a heart attack, there’s no evidence of blocked heart arteries in broken heart syndrome.

In broken heart syndrome, a part of your heart temporarily enlarges and doesn’t pump well, while the rest of your heart functions normally or with even more forceful contractions. Researchers are just starting to learn the causes, and how to diagnose and treat it.

The bad news: Broken heart syndrome can lead to severe, short-term heart muscle failure.

The good news: Broken heart syndrome is usually treatable.

Most people who experience it make a full recovery within weeks, and they’re at low risk for it happening again (although in rare cases in can be fatal).

What To Look For: Signs and

Symptoms The most common signs and symptoms of broken heart syndrome are angina (chest pain) and shortness of breath. You can experience these things even if you have no history of heart disease.

Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) or cardiogenic shock also may occur with broken heart syndrome. Cardiogenic shock is a condition in which a suddenly weakened heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs, and it can be fatal if it isn’t treated right away. (When people die from heart attacks, cardiogenic shock is the most common cause of death.)

Heart attack and broken heart syndrome: What’s the difference?

Some signs and symptoms of broken heart syndrome differ from those of heart attack. In broken heart syndrome, symptoms occur suddenly after extreme emotional or physical stress. Here are some other differences: • EKG (a test that records the heart’s electric activity) results don’t look the same as the EKG results for a person having a heart

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• Blood tests show no signs of heart damage.

• Tests show no signs of blockages in the coronary arteries.

• Tests show ballooning and unusual movement of the lower left heart chamber (left ventricle).

• Recovery time is quick, usually within days or weeks (compared with the recovery time of a month or more for a heart attack).

For more information on this topic and great resources for Heart Attack Tools and Resources, visit www.heart.org . There can be more to a broken heart than meets the eye.

All Eyes On Deck recommends a free Stroke Awareness Event from 1-3 p.m. on Feb. 22 at Mulberry Park Clubhouse, located at 2730 Bald Cypress Drive in Braselton. To register, contact Catherine at cjcosenza@bellsouth.net

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Veteran motivates with lessons of ‘Leading with Honor’ learned as POW

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Braselton head librarian Bev Adkins thanked Rotary President Jim Joedecke for the recent book donation. The club makes an annual presentation to honor its guest speakers.

Rotary honors speakers with library donation

By LEANNE AKIN

lakin@clickthepaper.com

The Braselton-West Jackson Library has added to its youth and teen reading collection plus placed some more adult books on the shelves thanks to a donation from the Rotary Club of Braselton.

Rotary President Jim Joedecke recently visited the library to see the books which Head Librarian Ben Adkins had on display with a sign announcing the Rotary contribution. Twice a year, the club provides approximately $500 which is donated to the library to enhance its materials budget.

The Rotary Club’s literacy effort includes placing a book donated in honor of individuals who speak to the membership at Thursday 7:30 a.m. meetings held at The Legends Clubhouse.

For example, Manya Stojic’s “Rain” was placed in honor of Dave Rusk, Hall County Master Gardener who leads the Junior Master Gardener program at the Braselton Library and Nannie’s Children’s Garden next door. In honor of Annette Bates, director of Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), “20th Century Children’s Poetry Treasury” was selected. Nameplates are placed in each book honoring speakers.

Adkins said books purchased with these Rotary dollars went primarily toward beefing up the availability of books on school reading lists. Most area teachers provide summer reading lists to keep students engaged during their break and the book lists include the most requested selections for checkout.

“Our budget is very small so these dona-

tions are so appreciated,” Adkins told Joedecke, who was visiting the library for the first time. When the library budget is reduced, the first cuts are made to materials purchases so the Rotary donation means additions can be made to the library’s collections which include eBooks, books and tape and even movies which can be checked out. The library also has computers to assist students with research and to help adults on job searches and educational ventures. For the little ones, a new educational computer is available.

Joedecke, the father of a youngster who will be discovering the library as she gets older, was pleased to learn about storytime.

Cocoons, storytime for babies up to age 2, is at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays with toddlers 2-4 enjoying Inchworms at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays.

For preschoolers or homeschoolers ages 46, Bookworm’s storytime is at 11:30 a.m. on Fridays.

“We try to foster a sense of community,” said Adkins, who notes the library is much like a community center for mothers to connect while their children enjoy storytime together. Friendships develop and new people to the community are welcomed in.

Joedecke said Rotary would be interested in furthering its assistance to the library, possible serving as a sponsor for a summer reading program or prize.

For information on how you or your business or group can help the Braselton-West Jackson Library and its programming, contact Bev Adkins at 706-654-1992 or email badkins@prlib.org. You can stop in at 15 Brassie Lane, just west of the intersection of Highways 53 and 124, for a visit.

The reality of surviving for over five years as a prisoner of war has allowed Col. Lee Ellis to draw on his experiences and offer inspirational lessons for others to follow.

He will be the featured speaker at a Feb. 28 event being sponsored by the Village at Deaton Creek Military Support Club. The general public is invited.

A native of Commerce and a graduate of the University of Georgia, Ellis is founder and president of Leadership Freedom, a leadership and team development consulting and coaching company headquartered in Atlanta.

For more than 15 years, he has served as an executive coach and a corporate consultant in the areas of hiring, team building, leadership development and succession planning for Fortune 500 companies and other nationally recognized organizations in telecommunications, healthcare, military and other business sectors.

Early in his career, Lee served as an Air Force pilot flying 53 combat missions over North Vietnam.

Ellis In 1967, he was shot down and held as a POW for more than five years in Hanoi and surrounding camps.

For his wartime service, he was awarded two Silver Stars, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star with Valor device, the Purple Heart and the POW Medal.

Upon repatriation, Lee

About leadership What: Col. Lee Ellis When: 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28 Where: Celebration Church, located at 5560 Thompson Mill Road in Hoschton

resumed his Air Force career by serving in positions of increasing responsibility including graduate studies at the Armed Forces Staff College and Air War College, Commanding Officer of a flying squadron, Vice Commandant of the Squadron Officer School and, at the completion of his Air Force career, Professor of Aerospace Studies and Commander of Air Force ROTC at the University of Georgia.

Col. Ellis’ presentation draws heavily on the unbelievable challenges he faced in those POW camps, as described in his newest book, Leading with Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton. He relates gripping stories of courage, innovation, persistence, sacrifice and belief in God and country that enabled him and fellow prisoners to survive with honor and dignity.

The Village at Deaton Creek Military Support Club invites the community to hear Col. Ellis at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, at Celebration Church, located at 5560 Thompson Mill Road in Hoschton. A book signing and opportunity to meet Col. Ellis will follow.

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Door for a discussion about autism has already opened Dear Margo: I’m in my late 20s and have a brother with severe autism.

Having grown up with him, I recognize the signs and symptoms in other people or their kids. That being said, I have a friend who has an almost 2-year-old son.

He acts exactly like my brother did as a child. He barely speaks, has minimal vocabulary, won’t maintain eye contact, etc.

The boy’s parents have expressed concern about his lack of language usage, but have not suggested autism.

Is there any way I could open up a conversation with them about the possibility of their son having autism?

I’m not a doctor, but having seen it firsthand daily for more than 20 years, I can tell there is likely something wrong with this little boy.

I’d like to bring it up with them so that they can begin to get him the therapy and help he will desperately need, rather than waiting until he is in school and a few years will have been wasted.

— Want To Help Dear Want: Because your

afflicted. — Margo, supportively

Dear Margo friend has expressed concern about the little boy’s development, or lack thereof, the door has been opened for discussion.

The easiest way to broach the subject is to advise this mother to take up the matter with the child’s pediatrician.

I think it would be proper, in addition, to level with her about what you think the trouble may be.

Autism, like AIDS before it, is no longer the unmentionable and, to some people, shameful disease it once was. In fact, it is seemingly everywhere. The DSM-5 recently acknowledged that there is a wide spectrum of deficiencies that fall under the rubric of autism. The hopeful news is that there have been great strides in helping children who are

Dear Margo: I’ll keep this short. What does someone do when they find out they are responsible for fixing up someone with a child molester?

I was best friends for years with both parties.

They never met before I introduced them, which was four years before his arrest (in late 2010). The charge was molesting his two oldest nieces, and in the two years since, my friendship with the woman has been quite tense.

We don’t talk as often as we used to, and when we do, it feels forced.

Needless to say, I’ve apologized, and of course this was the last thing I ever saw coming.

My problem is that this girlfriend isn’t the only person I introduced him to.

There were others, as well -- though not in a “matchmaker” way. I was just trying to expand his social circle. How does someone trust their own judgment af-

ter this? -- Disheartened Dear Dis: Oh, my. Without meaning to, you have become a kind of Typhoid Mary in your social set.

Although you had no inkling of this man’s perversions, the introductions did come through you, which makes it hard for people not to associate you with him.

In your friends’ minds, you now have an unfortunate Pavlovian connection to this pedophile.

I suggest you let the friendship with the unlucky woman wither on the vine, until she can get over it, if she ever does.

I hope you recognize that in this situation, her changed feelings are understandable.

What happened was just rotten luck. — Margo, acceptingly Dear Margo: My new in-laws, whom I admire and like, are seriously religious.

Before a meal, they maintain an unwavering practice of joining hands to say grace aloud.

Oftentimes these prayers are quite lengthy and spe-

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cific, comprising a whole catalog of the family’s present issues and those of their friends and acquaintances.

In the privacy of their home, or even in ours, this doesn’t bother me. I join hands, listen and am careful not to begin eating until I’m sure they are finished.

The problem for me is when the ritual carries over into public places.

We are even expected to hold hands and pray at fastfood places, fancy restaurants, charity benefits, etc.

No place or event is exempt.

I’m not overly religious, though I was raised Catholic and sometimes attend church, but I am frankly embarrassed by these public displays of faith.

I find myself looking around apologetically and hoping no one is listening.

I love my new family and would hate to have this issue create a rift. Can you help me think of an inoffensive way to opt out?

Compounding the problem is that my parents are planning a visit, and they

have already vowed to absolutely not participate, so I am dreading an uncomfortable scene. -- In a Bind Dear In: Good Lord, no pun intended. These people sound rather presumptuous.

What they do at home is fine with me, but to be at Burger King or a charity event with strangers and expect them to participate in your religious observance is to be a quart low.

I suggest that you or your spouse mention to them that not everyone believes as they do, and it is rude and audacious, when not in your own home, to expect participation in grace. (Not to mention that their version of grace sounds like a short novella.)

And whatever happened to “O Lord, we thank you for the gifts of your bounty which we enjoy at this table,” anyway? — Margo, appropriately

Dear Margo is written by Margo Howard, Ann Landers’daughter. All letters must be sent via the online form at www.creators. com/dearmargo.

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS The annual Friends of the Jefferson Library Book Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Jefferson Civic Center. Thousands of adult and children’s hardbacks and paperbacks will be available at low prices. A special preview night will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, for Friends of the Library members. For more information on the book sale or joining Friends of the Library, call the library at 706-367-8012. sss

will hold their annual strategic planning session from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 1, in the Community Room located at the rear of the Police & Municipal Court building at 5040 Highway 53.

From 2-4 p.m., the council has invited members of the Braselton Downtown Development Authority, Urban Redevelopment Agency, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Visitors Bureau Authority for discussions about visions and goals from each group’s perspective. sss

Jackson County Habitat for Humanity will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the 10th Habitat house in Jackson County at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24.

In partnership with the Desmond Sturdivant family, ground will be broken at 931 Lavender Road in Jefferson.

“Come and welcome another family into our Habitat family,” said executive director Paul Brown.

Habitat’s motto is “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.” sss

The second annual Fight Back 5K Run/Walk will be held starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, at Braselton Park. The race is sponsored by the Relay For Life of Braselton-Hoschton and all proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. Register at register. runnersfit.com/ sss

The Braselton Town Council

church news Arbor Pointe Church invites you to join them each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at West Jackson Middle School for an inviting, warm and contemporary service of worship. From now through Easter, the focus is a series called “Going Up” that will look at times when Jesus “went up” and what happened when he did. For more information, visit www. arborpointe.org or contact Rev. Brad Greene at brad@arborpointe. org. Worship messages from Rev. Brad Greene are also available for download at iTunes and at arborpointechurch. blogspot.com. sss Free Beginning Lessons on Learning the Bible in Spanish, at Hoschton United Methodist Church, taught by Rev. Luis Ortiz, on Wednesday nights starting on Feb. 20 and continuing until May. Community welcome.

Join us for a free dinner at 6:30 p.m. and study from 7-8 p.m. every Wednesday. Along with learning a new language, the goal of the class

BULLI

Continued from 3B Writer Jaclyn Weldon White returns as a BULLI instructor for “Writing Fiction: A How-To-Guide” being offered from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Thursdays.

“Great Decisions” is a Thursday evening course taught by Pail Slovin which will include discussion and debate on some of the most important global issues of our time.

BULLI is a member-led, member-driven organization and help is needed to develop courses and locate instructors to teach the courses. You can help plan special events for BULLI members and assist in getting the word out about this lifelong learning opportunity.

“The Braselton Curriculum Committee has done an excellent job of recruiting superb teachers for the Braselton spring term,” said Kathy Amos of BULLI. “BULLI students have found it quite helpful to attend the registration meetings to learn more about the courses. Students often add additional courses when they hear the fantastic

Arbor Day at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, with volunteers arriving at the Old Fort at 9 a.m. to assist in planting 30 fruit-bearing trees and other plants from the 18th Century era.

Volunteers are asked to bring shovels and gloves and come ready

will be to learn how to recite Bible scriptures in Spanish. The church is located behind City square at 12 Mulberry Street and Bell Avenue.

Phone: 706 654-1422 email: hoschtonumc@ windstream.net sss The Springs Church hosts Wednesday Night Downpour with a potluck dinner 6-6:30 p.m., followed by an adult church service focusing on prayer from 6:30-8 p.m., and Bible lessons and activities for youth and children, too. The Springs Church is located at 6553 Spout Springs Road, in front of Flowery Branch High School. Email office@thespringschurch. org , call 770-9659506 or visit www. thespringschurch.org 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.

line-up.

“You are not required to register for BULLI or sign up for classes at the meeting, but we certainly hope that you do,” said Amos.

If you are unable to attend the Braselton Campus registration meeting, you may register at the Braselton Town Hall, located at 4982 Highway 53, or contact Braselton Downtown Director Amy Pinnell at 706-684-0369 or Jennifer Dees at 706-6545720. You can also register at the Gainesville BULLI office at 406 Academy Street or call 770-538-4705. Official registration lasts through Tuesday, March 5. Online registration will also be open through that date. Those registering after Tuesday, March 5, will only be able to register for those classes not closed out.

Registration in Gainesville is at 4 p.m. today at Thurmond McRae Auditorium for Gainesville registration.

In Braselton, the registration meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the Braselton court room in the Braselton Police and Municipal Court Building.

“We look forward to seeing you at one or both,” said Amos.

to help enhance the Fort Yargo Living History Society area.

Apple trees, pear trees, crabapples, plums, blackberries and blueberries will be planted. Hickory nuts will also be planted. Trees will be in 5-7 gallon containers.

Water will be provided and some volunteers may assist with cleanup along Birdberry Trail and the front entrance gardens. The Three County Master Gardeners will have some work going on with flower beds around the office area.

Work will wrap up by noon. sss The Hoschton Women’s Civic Club meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Hoschton Depot.

“All local women are encouraged and welcome to join us,” announces president Betsy Ryan. sss Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring, Inc. is friendship-based, in-school mentoring program which matches volunteer adult role models with carefully selected students in need of a mentoring relationship. A lunch and learn training session will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on March12 at the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce. Lunch is provided with RSVP to www.

LindsaysLegacyMentoring.org Visit ClickThePaper.com

Please join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 for Sunday school and 10:30 for morning worship at the Depot in downtown Hoschton. Nursery and children’s church is provided. Pastor Todd Coble can be reached at 678-316-0273. God bless you and “See you at the Depot!” sss Yoga is available at 7 p.m. on Mondays at Hoschton United Methodist Church. The class is free but please bring a food donation for “Back-pack” ministry.

Email jah1996@aol.com.

HUMC is located at 12 Mulberry St., in Hoschton. sss Primetimers Senior Group of Hoschton United Methodist Church will be held Friday, Feb.. 28, with Lunch/Bingo at 11 a.m. in the church Fellowship Hall, located at 12 Mulberry St. Contact the church at 706-654-1422.

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SkyWarn class offered Feb. 26 With the threat of severe weather always a possibility many citizens are turning their eyes on weather forecasts and on the sky around them. The question becomes do citizens know what to look for in the sky in regard to severe weather. Banks and Jackson County Emergency Services is hosting a class that can help citizens know what the signs are and how to prepare for the potential of severe weather.

If you are interested in learning more about what causes severe weather and how to be better prepared, this is an excellent class to attend.

The Storm Spotter Training Class will teach you a lot about how severe weather happens, and even what signs are given in the sky that severe weather is on the way.

The Storm Spotter training class is presented by Meteorologist Barry Gooden of the National Weather Service.

Skywarn is a volunteer organization comprised of over 230,000 trained severe weather spotters. These volunteers help to keep their communities safer by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service. Upon completion of this class you will have the option to become one of these volunteers.

During the Storm Spotter training, attendees will learn such topics as the basics of thunderstorm development, basic severe weather safety, and how to identify potential severe weather features. You will also learn the fundamentals of storm structures as well as what to report to the National Weather Service and how to report it.

The class will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Jackson County Fire Training Center, located at 64 Fowler Drive in Jefferson. The class is open to anyone that wants to attend, however; in order to ensure adequate training materials citizens are required to register for the class.

Register by emailing jacksoncoskywarn@gmail.com or calling 706-654-0923.

“This is a great opportunity for citizens to learn more about severe weather and severe weather preparedness,” said Ed Gilbert, who can be reached at 706-654-0923 for more information. “The more we all understand severe weather the better we all can be prepared for it.”

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The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: Payroll Clerk (Experience with ADP payroll products specifically ADP HR/Benefits Solution and Enterprise eTIME is required along with experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word) Business Office Gainesville Ultrasonographer (P/T; 2-1/2 days/per week. Obstetrics and/or perinatology exp req’d) Perinatology Gainesville MLT (8am-1pm; Mon-Fri; Rotating weekends.)

Family Medicine Oakwood LPN or MA General Surgery 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 LPN or RN (F/T. Tues-Fri; 8a-5p.

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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 Caremaster Medical Services is seeking LPN's for the Gainesville, Ga. area.

LPN's receive competitive pay, access to benefits, employee referral bonus program, Verizon cell phone discounts, free direct deposit and free checking through Suntrust.

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305-Antiques & Collectibles

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Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

710-Antique Cars/Trucks CADILLAC 1986 Sdn DeVille 89k, Exc 1 owner. $4000/obo.

Possible truck trade 770-967-0751 770-841-4548

715-Auto Parts

MAZDA 2008 3 Touring, 2.3L, 4 cyl., 81K miles, $12,555.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

Air Filter Assembly Complete- for 2005 KIA Sedona. Brand New in box. $300.

770-906-5133

735-Autos for Sale BUICK 2006 Lucerne. Serviced & ready for delivery. $6900. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

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3BR/2BA-on priv lot, Hwy 129N. $650mo.

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445-Lake Homes for Rent 4809 Zephyr Cove Pl. Flowery BR 30542. 2br/2.5ba Twnhome. Great community/schools.

5mins to FW985. 5 mins from Lk Lanier $850. 714-353-3649

2/1, close-in. $125/wk 678-936-6791 770-532-0032 2/1- Single wide, Lula & E. hall , $120/wk 706-654-0958 2BR/1BA $120/wk We pay $100/utils No pet 770-289-9142 CLERMONT 2br/1ba $145/wk. Free heat/ water. 770-654-4073 E. Hall 2/1, lrg paved patio, water/lawn care incld. $200/dep; $120wk. No pets!

770-654-6859 N. HALL, 3/2. W/D, air, $170/wk.

678-936-3658

465-Roommates Wanted Lowe$t Men Fur Hse BR, All Priv + Xtras Oakwd. 770-530-1110 Room For Rent Private bath. Flowery Branch. $600/mo.

678-617-8809

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755-Sport-Utility Vehicles CHRYSLER 2004 Pacifica. Silver w/gray cloth. A dream. $599dn. Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 FORD 1999 Expedition, sound too good to be true? Not if you call Dan. $1,750.

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FORD 2011 Escape, 2.5L, 4 cyl., 23K miles, $21,999 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

HUMMER 2003 H2.

Fully loaded with all the goodies. One owner. Fully Chrome Package inside and out. Three 7-inch Headrest Monitors.

10-inch Roof Mount Monitor. Back-up Camera System. Four Wireless Movie2Go Headsets. Sunroof.

Bose Sound System.

A MUST SEE!!!!!

18,999.00 Call 706-429-6810

765-Trucks CHEVY 2004. SSR. Like New! Only 4800 miles. Priced below Kelly Blue Book price. Buy before Mar. 1st and save nearly $2000 on sales tax.

770-533-2921

CHEVY 2006 Colorado, 3.5L, 5 cyls., 23K miles, $18,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 CHEVY 2007 Colorado, 1 owner, exc. cond., 44K miles, $9,500.

770-869-3305 FORD 1972 F-350.

(1 ton) Dump Truck.

Runs & Dumps good, $3000.

770-532-7203 FORD 1992 F-250.

7.3. Diesel. Great Cond. $4000.

706-219-2621 FORD 1997 F-150 XLT Red, V-6, 5 speed, Air, everything works, clean $2800 678-414-3880 or 706-654-2567

MERCEDES 2008 C350, 3.5L, V6, 67K miles, $22,999 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 NISSAN 2004 Altima, 3.5 V6. Beautiful! $999 down.

Ask for Dan. Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 SAAB 2002 95, gray w/ gray leather and all the goodies, $599 down. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

CADILLAC 1993 Deville, 4.9L, V8, 91K, $3,999.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

750-Motorcycles

CADILLAC 2000 Deville, 4.6L, V8, 79K miles, $9,555 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

HONDA 2000 Valkyrie Interstate Trike. Runs Great!

Always garaged. One owner. $16,500.

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

3-5BR’s finished bsmt, lakefrt. Great location. $1250-1375.

770-539-4400

460-Mobile Homes for Rent

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

3BR/1BA Candler Rd at I-985. $425/mo 706-974-3360

877-826-4605

470-Rooms for Rent

770-533-9220 LUXURY 3BR/2.5BA 1900sf. 820 Park St. $900m. Refs reqd.

Near Brenau & Hospital 770-534-3577

435-Houses for Rent Unfurnished

We are currently hiring for the following:

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678-779-2687

706-776-5275

250Offices/Clerical Fast growing Finance Company seeking individual for Front Office. Too many benefits to list.

Being bilingual not a must but helpful. To set appointment call Wesley at 678-450-0400

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FORD 1998 F-150 Crew cab, LB. Great Cond. $3950.

770-540-1215 FORD 1999 Ranger, white w/ gray cloth, ready for delivery, $5,950. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 MITSUBISHI 2008 Raider Pickup, 12,000 miles, $13,000.

770-534-9658

770-Vans HONDA 2003 Odyssey, white w/ gray lthr, ready to go, $499 down. Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 PONTIAC 2005 Montana Van, champagne, tan seats, $499 down. Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

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