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President Obama wins re-election From staff reports Jackson, Barrow, Hall and Gwinnett voters fell into line with the Georgia trend of supporting Mitt Romney in Tuesday’s presidential balloting but the national numbers mean a second term for President Barack Obama.

In Jackson County, 80.79 percent went with Romney while 17.9 percent voted for Obama and 1.32 cast ballots for Libertarian Gary Johnson.

On Election Day in Jackson County, Election Supervisor Lori Wurtz said, “There were long lines in some precincts but voters were not complaining about the wait.

“None of us here in the elections office were surprised by the turnout because we

saw the high number of folks registering to vote before (and after) the deadline, phones ringing nonstop with people checking to be sure their registration was still active and to find out where to vote,” said Wurtz, who said Tuesday was a smooth day.

At the Hoschton Depot, assistant manager Michelle Carter saw a larger turnout than she anticipated. “Today I’m really surprised. We usually don’t have this many the whole day,” said Carter. By 12:30 p.m., Carter had seen 258 voters, almost the amount of total turnout during the primaries.

At Braselton, the Porter precinct, manager Sandy Elrod said by lunchtime the turnout seemed more brisk than previous elections.

“It seems heavier to me. I think there’s a

lot of new people that have registered,” said Elrod, about turnout compared to previous years.

Braselton had 526 voters come in by 12:30 p.m. During early voting at the same satellite location last week, more than 2,000 people came to cast their early ballot in person.

State Sen. Frank Ginn will serve another term in his redrawn district, winning 67.45 percent of the vote to Tim Riley’s 32.55. In Jackson, Ginn got 81.15 percent of the vote to Tim Riley’s 18.85 percent. In Barrow, Ginn received 75.52 to Riley’s 24.48. Ginn also ran well in Madison County, taking 76.95 percent to Riley’s 23.05 percent, but in Clarke County, Riley received 63.4 percent of the vote to Ginn’s 36.6 percent.

In Barrow County, Sheriff Jud Smith easily won re-election, taking 78.48 percent of the ballots while Democratic challenger James Scott got 21.52 percent.

The two constitutional amendments passed, including the charter school measure which was approved statewide by a 57.95 to 420.5 margin, with 139 of 159 counties reporting.

In Public Service Commission races, Chuck Eaton and Stan Wise were re-elected to their statewide posts.

In the 9th Congressional race, Doug Collins had 76.22 percent of the vote with 19 of 20 counties reporting. Jody Cooley had garnered 23.78 percent.

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Braselton welcomes the holidays

Hoschton budget gets first glance

It’s holiday time in the Town of Braselton as Saturday’s annual tree-lighting ceremony in front of the Braselton Antique Mall will start the celebration of the season.

The Braselton Rotary Club has decorated the 20-foot tall tree and helps to sponsor this event each year.

The theme for this year’s events is “The Holidays are Going to the Dogs.”

For the tree-lighting which will begin at 5 p.m. with musical entertainment, bleachers will be provided but lawn chairs are welcomed.

Luminaries will be available from the American Cancer Society, which is sponsoring the 3 p.m. “Tis the Season to Run for a Reason 5K.” RLF 2013 kicks off tonight. See Page 3B.

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LifePath is proceeding

By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com A wide swath of concrete is going in alongside sections of Highway 211, and once completed, the LifePath will be providing safe, multimodal connectivity for the area. The multi-use path has been the focus of the Braselton Community Improvement District (CID) and activity is now taking place.

Workers from ICS, the construction contractor on the LifePath, have been at work on the phase of the project which is bringing a wide path from the entry of The Falls of Braselton,

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from Jackson County Schools to assist in putting on a fall festival atmosphere for veterans who make their home at the center.

COL (Ret) Mike Phipps, Senior Army Instructor (SAI), and Battalion Commander C/LTC James Roberts lead the East Jackson Comprehensive High School contingent while U.S. Army (Ret) LTC ELizabeth J. Higgins, Senior Instructor of the JROTC

In her first meeting as acting mayor, Theresa Kenerly prayed that God would help the city to be the best city it can be. She asked for wisdom to make the right decisions.

At the Nov. 1 work session, the council, with Post 1 Sandie Romer and Post 4 David Poteet absent, conducted its first budget hearing during which City Administrator Cindy George said efforts were being made to get to a balanced budget.

A $200,000 transfer from the General Fund, hasn’t been able to yet overcome the city’s $477,884.44 debt payments.

Hoschton has two Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA) loans, one with a payment of $215,976 and the other of $248,908.44.

The remaining debt is $13,000 bond interest.

The Water and Sewer Revenue Fund is anticipated to generate $798,370.64, far lower than the city expected to be receiving. However, the economic downturn meant the city has not been able to collect tap fees and water and sewer usage fees to recoup its investment in infrastructure improvements.

Hoschton expects to collect $549,996 in water and sewer sales, and will pay an estimated $166,816.80 to the Jackson County Water & Sewerage Authority for water for customers. The cost of wholesale water which Hoschton pays is remaining the same.

An increase in water and sewer fees are figured into the budget but the revenues are still short of where the city needs to be to get out of the red in the water and sewer fund. Last year, the city opted not to put an across-the-board rate hike in place but changed its base rate.

There had been a projection that a 4 percent to 6 percent increase would be needed, however, a 10-percent increase would bring the budget closer to the black. Because water usage was

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Veterans and cadets help, serve veterans In advance of Veterans’ Day, the American Legion Post 56 in Jefferson and Junior ROTC cadets from Jackson County Schools helped pay tribute to and entertain veterans at the Community Living Center in Decatur. See more at ClickThePaper.com

By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com Veterans serving veterans was the purpose of the Oct. 26 trip made to the Veterans Affairs Community Living Center in Decatur by members of the Albert Gordon Post 56 of the American Legion.

Commander Gene Bennett also enlisted the help of Sons of the American Legion (SAL) and Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets

Judge Mingledorff focusing on personal accountability

By KATIE JUSTICE kjustice@clickthepaper.com Married 30 years with 10 children and eight grandchildren, Piedmont Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Currie Mingledorff is quick to say his family comes first in his life.

“The most important thing you need to know about me is my family; I consider my role as a judge to be second to my role as a husband and father. The rest is just window dressing,” said Mingledorff.

But this Athens native, and member of Piedmont Judicial Circuit, which serves Banks, Barrow and Jackson counties, isn’t exactly lacking in work ethic as

a result of his family values.

Mingledorff has been practicing law for 22 years and has been serving as a judge since 2009.

“I think service to our fellow man is the highest calling, and the legal profession provided me with an opportunity to serve,” said Mingledorff.

“As a lawyer, folks come to you, and they’re really in a pickle. They’re facing a very serious situation in their lives, to be in the right place to really help someone in those circumstances is a very wonderful thing.”

That desire to help people is what led Mingledorff to push for the

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Judge Currie Mingledorff stands beside a bookshelf displaying his proudest accomplishment, his family.

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HOSCHTON from page 1A

Next hearing will focus on addressing deficit lower than projected, last year’s enacted increase did not generate as much additional revenue as originally thought.

Hoschton contracts with the authority for service in the amount of $123,144 for the 2013 year. The contract amount has seen an increase.

Another expenditure projected in the budget is a new water line on Maddox Road which would provide another connection to the Bear Creek transmission line. That new line would likely become the primary connection as it

would provide enhanced water pressure for customers.

The existing Jackson Trail Road line will become the secondary, or backup, connection.

A $50,000 earmark for the tank project was not used last year and the cost estimate for the work has since risen to an estimated $110,000.

The council discussed the possibility of setting aside funds another year and perhaps having money on hand to tackle the project.

Another capital project has also been deferred. Replacement of windows in city hall

could become a safety issue and price estimates are being collected by Councilman Jim Cleveland, who said the project may require a phasein effort.

Efforts to seek more costeffective ways of addressing problems found the city getting a $158,000 project tackled for $54,000, thanks to Cleveland’s suggestion on a gravity flow lift station option whether capacity existed rather than replacement of a failing old system.

The $80,000 savings on that project and George’s diligence in keeping the line on spending and finding other savings options have resulted in what the council called a great job.

City hall will likely be replacing its utility billing software as the current system is described by a consultant as “barely adequate.” George

said there will be no startup cost and a monthly fee which will assist in providing needed backup and better data management.

What the city is now using is free, but a council member noted that you get what you pay for.

Paying bills is one concern on the horizon if the debt isn’t brought under control.

Cleveland asked if the city was nearing the time when the decision must be made to determine who is to eb paid when bills come in.

The council will be studying the budget proposal in an effort to find additional means of trimming expenses. Dues and subscriptions of $3,915 will be examined but the $5,000 permit fee for the Department of Natural Resources is an unfunded federal mandate that is

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Family enriches life of Superior Court judge establishment of an accountability court in Jackson County. The first accountability court in Jackson County was the drug court.

This is a program to help drug-addicted individuals in the place of typical jail time. Participants face a strict curfew, pay $150 to participate, establish and maintain a job, attend treatment sessions two to three times a week, attend court to account for how they are doing and participate in frequent drug tests.

“As they’re coming in, they’re the scourge of society,” said Mingledorff, who says they upon graduation participants are able citizens with employment and transportation, and they are paying taxes.

Mingledorff was also a big part of the establishment of the first mental health court in the Piedmont Circuit.

Mental Health Courts are another

branch of accountability courts. They function similarly to drug courts, except the individual participating has some type of mental illness rather than an addiction. Also, unlike drug court, participants do not have to pay to be in the program.

“A lot of folks commit crimes because they are mentally ill and not stable,” said Mingledorff. He also said that in cases such as this the individual would continue to commit crimes without treatment because the true problem wasn’t treated.

Being a judge wasn’t Mingledorff’s original goal. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia and planned on working in transactions law or business transactions.

Mingledorff learned to speak Japanese on a two-year church mission to Japan, and Mingledorff thought the ability to speak Japanese would help

him work with businesses doing trade with Japanese companies.

However, after graduating Mingledorff began working with a firm in Winder that didn’t haven any Japanese clients. The firm was a general law practice.

“I found that in this area, the Piedmont Circuit provides a quality of life, and I decided was more important than other things,” said Mingledorff.

That quality of life is the result of a system of balance between family and work.

“To me, life’s greatest challenge is figuring out how to balance. There are a lot of important things, but only a few are essential,” said Mingledorff, who admits that family is essential.

“I feel like I’m the richest man in the world,” said Mingledorff, of his family.

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Additional lighting will luminate the new path around the corner at Highway 211, in front of Liberty Village where S&S Ace Hardware is located, and in front of another section of The Falls.

Windstream was to have began work Monday on relocation of utility poles in the Lifepath’s expanded stretch, said Guy Herring of McFarland-Dyer & Associates. Herring assists in administration of the CID’s operations.

Herring reminded the Lifepath is being constructed in phases, with permitting and then construction taking place with the Georgia Department of Transportation’s approval and as easements are obtained. The CID is currently permitted to take the project to Independence Bank.

When the Highway 347 project is undertaken by GDOT, the LifePath will extend to Al’s Tavern at the new crossroads that will be constructed. The next phase will be from Woodlands to Deaton Creek.

Utlimately, the path system will stretch along Highway 211 and Highway 347 and Thompson Mill Road to connect The Village at Deaton Creek and Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s River Place to Chateau Elan, Mulberry Walk and the Town of Braselton River Walk.

At Monday’s meeting, authorization was provided to pay ISC $34,735.50 toward work already completed. Anticipated cost of the project is $347,000, and the Town of Braselton, through an intergovernmental agreement,

will be providing $128,000 toward phase one expenses and $140,000 toward phase two. The funds are Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) revenues from Gwinnett County and are being used on the project in Gwinnett County for the benefit of Braselton and Gwinnett residents.

The intergovernmental agreement, which was approved by the Braselton Town Council two months earlier, got the nod from the CID board.

“This is the perfect place to spend the [Gwinnett SPLOST] money,” said member Peggy Slappey.

The CID will submit invoices to the Town of Braselton and the town will provide a check to the CID for payment of the contractor. In effect, the town will be drawing down SPLOST dollars as the town serves as a funding agency for the project.

“The town supports our efforts,” said CID chairman Scott Snedecor.

The CID also authorized payment of invoices from McFarland Dyer for administrative services, engineering and surveying in the amount of $11,801.81 for September and October.

Herring noted that lighting should be a consideration of the board as the LifePath extension will have some area between Mulberry Walk and Liberty Village which will not be lit. New development at front of the Liberty Village is prompting installation of additional poles for lighting there but Herring said

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three additional poles along the LifePath would help provide the lighting needed to make use of the LifePath safer even after darkness falls.

Snedecor said he has seen usage of the existing sidewalk pick up and he expects more people to utilize the LifePath once it is completed in this phase.

Mary Neuman said lighting the path seems the best way to make the LifePath safe to use.

The board agreed to pay $2,500 per pole plus installation for the three needed light poles. The order will be made at the same time the lights are ordered for Snedecor’s project to save money on shipping costs.

The Town of Braselton will then assume the expense of operation.

On Monday, the board convened into executive session related to acquisition of property but no action was taken when the board returned to regular session.

Terry Evans and Mary Neuman are the newest members elected to the board of directors of the Braselton LifePath Community Improvement District.

Evans, a career banker, is president and CEO of Independence Bank in Bra-

selton. He earned a BBA in banking and finance at the University of Georgia and graduated from the School of Banking at Louisiana State University. Formerly with the Citizens Bank of Gwinnett and the First National Bank of Gwinnett, he was an organizer and is the president of Independence Bank. He is a graduate of Leadership Gwinnett.

Neuman’s corporate career includes professional responsibilities in risk management, financial systems, private consulting and is a principal partner in the Mulberry Walk Center of Braselton. She earned degrees from DeKalb Technical College and Georgia State University.

Braselton LifePath CID was chartered by the General Assembly and is governed by a volunteer board.

Its principal mission is to design and construct safe and convenient pathways connecting neighborhoods to local commercial districts in western Braselton.

Serving on the CID board is Scott Snedecor, Terry Evans, Phil Christian, Denzel Wasson, Peggy Slappey, Jennifer Dees and Mary Neuman.

necessary for water system operation, Attorney Thomas Mitchell noted.

“If GEFA wants their money back, someone will have to forego theirs,” Cleveland commented.

There are some bright spots in the budget planning process. Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) revenues are up.

The next budget hear-

ing will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29.

At the council’s brief Monday regular session, the consent agenda, which included authorization for the city attorney to proceed with a proposed charter change to reflect the city’s boundaries and approval of a request for an April wedding in the grassed area adjacent to Little Hootie’s, was approved.

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‘Arthur Christmas’ is Friday’s featured movie The tradition started by the Braselton Brothers of providing children and senior citizens with a bag containing an apple, an orange and some candy will continue. A few other prizes will be given away between 6:30-7 p.m.

The tree will be lit by a special guest.

“The guest will be a surprise and the method used to light the tree will also be a surprise but will delight the children and adults,” say organizers.

“Arthur Christmas” is the free movie in the park under the holiday stars beginning at 8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

The Braselton holidays continue on Saturday, Nov. 17, with the Christmas parade at 10:30 a.m. The parade will feature marching bands from Flowery Branch High School and Winder-Barrow High School. Grand marshal will be Double G Dogg of Winder, younger cousin to UGA Hairy Dog. The 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. festival in the Braselton Park will feature booths, food, music and activities.

At 2 p.m., Cookies with Santa will be held at the Community Room in the back of the Police & Municipal Court building.

This is a ticketed event at $15 per child and tickets must be purchased in advance at the Braselton Town Hall. Space is limited to 30 children.

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Veterans’ Day to be celebrated Jefferson High School will be hosting its 11th annual Veterans Day Honor Assembly at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 9. All Jackson County veterans and their families will be honored at these assemblies, and all veterans are invited as special guests.

There will be speakers, music and a reception after the ceremony. sss West Jackson Middle School is extending an invitation to veterans throughout the community to serve as special guests at their Veterans Day Celebration at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, in the school’s gymnasium. A Wall of Honor will be set up in the school’s atrium of those who are or have served in the Armed Forces. sss The annual “Salute to Veterans” will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Nicholson Civic Center with Commerce Police Chief John Gaissert as the keynote speaker. The Veterans Day event will honor Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine and Coast Guard veterans, with special commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam Conflict. sss The American Legion Post 56, the Albert B. Gordon Post 56, is hosting an open house from 2-6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12, at the post at 309 Lee St., in Jefferson. The event will include a special flag ceremony, military displays from various U.S. wars, and a 21-gun salute in honor of veterans. Hot dog dinner combos will be sold for $1.50. The event is open to all, especially veterans. Visit www.albertgordonpost56.org or call 706-757-2288 or 404-310-7177.

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Cadets, Legionnaires served up BBQ lunch, added to fall festival fun Jackson County Comprehensive High School, and Battalion XO Deryk Soonah oversaw assignments for the 19 cadets attending.

Oktoberfest was the fall festival being celebrated when the American Legion members and the JROTC cadets visited.

Commander Roberts and Battalion XO Soonah led their respective school’s JROTC cadets and divided the cadets into groups to assist with the games to be played. The activities were coordinated

by Rosemary McGinty and recreational therapist Jayna McGhee.

Residents had a chance to win prizes as they bobbed for apples using a hand grabber, pitched small basketballs into a large bucket, putted the golf balls or tossed rings.

There was also a wheelchair relay with CD players going to the winners. Music played in the background as some veterans played chess with the cadets and others shared stories from the military experience with Legion members and cadets.

“I enjoyed hearing from the World War II guys,” said Senior Vice Commander Wayne Bowen. “It was good to see how happy everybody is.”

The center has 48 residents ranging in age from their early 20s into their 90s. Eight are female and more than a dozen are bedbound. Some of the residents have traumatic brain injury from their service in Iraq while others are World War II veterans dealing with dementia.

Sarah Myers of the Department of Veterans Affairs said renovation of the nursing home got under way five years ago beginning with the third floor living area. The first floor renovation was completed about 18 months ago and provided a more home-like environment for the dining area where residents now get their option of select menus.

Spa bathing areas have taken the place of the formerly institutional-type bathrooms and the nursing stations have been transformed into more of a living room type area.

“It’s just more home like,” said Myers, of the change of focus for the nursing home.

Now it’s a community living center where veterans are residing. Outside the center’s dining area is the Gardening for Wellness area where residents can play in the dirt. The summer flowers were being changed out to make way for the fall planting of flowers and vegetables which will last through the winter weather.

McGinty said many of the residents come from small farms so they like the opportunity to do some gardening.

The Legion members and JROTC cadets prepared plates for the veterans to be enjoyed after the games were wrapped up.

Picnic tables under the pergola were where cadets and Legion members brought barbecue plates to the veterans and sat down to enjoy talking with the veterans.

Dreamland Bar-B-Que delivered tasty pulled pork, pulled chicken and ribs which were complemented by beans, cole slaw, buns and sliced bread as well as banana pudding. The Legion members also brought along cookies, brownies and sliced cake to be enjoyed.

George Wilkes, Junior Vice Commander of the post, said, “This is the first year we’ve done it and I think it’s a good thing.” Wilkes said the post’s mission is a help veterans and young people and the event is bringing together both groups. “It was good to see everybody enjoying themselves.”

“The Army JROTC cadets were great. They looked sharp in their uniforms and the veterans and staff really enjoyed having them there,” said Bennett.

COL Phipps had seven EJCHS cadets on the trip.

C/LTC James Roberts, C/ CPT Anton Mejias, C/CPT Jeffries Priest, C/CPT Yeng Xiong, C/CPT Ben Stephens, C/SSG Meghan Hertzog and CDT James Maddox spent the day with the veterans.

“The cadets were all very pleased that they got to

participate and help out the veterans,” said COL Phipps.

“They were also fascinated with the veterans that opened up to share ‘their stories’ with them. In fact, they are looking forward to the next time they get to go to the VA and intermingle.

“A couple of the cadets asked me if it would be OK for them to write notes/letters to them,” said COL Phipps.

LTC Higgins said the experience was a great one for the cadets. She thanked the American Legion for including the cadets in the Octoberfest event.

Representing Jackson County Comprehensive High School was C/LT Christopher Lawrence, C/MAJ Deryk Soonah, C/CPT Callon Tolbert, C/CPT Jakob Skelton, C/LT Jessica Rogers, C/1SGT Joseph Lindquist, C/1SGT Stephen Gowen, C/ CPT Dylan Thomas, C/SSG Jenna Funderburke, C/SFC Spencer Taylor, C/CPL Dan Moua and C/CPL Christopher Hansen.

“The cadets really got a lot out of the trip. They really enjoyed trying to make a difference for those in the center,” said Higgins. “We would love to help again in any way we can.”

Representing the American Legion Post was Bennett, Mike Buffington, Mack Cates, Fred Simbro, Jim Wofford, Tim Walker, Bob Stites, Wayne Brown and George Wilkes. SAL Commander Chris Foster also participated.

“It was a great event and the time, effort and funds spent were well worth it,” said Bennett. “I’m not sure who was the most pleased our members, the veterans residing at CLC, the JCCHS/ EJCCHS Army JROTC cadets, SAL members or the VA staff.

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The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets, leaders and members of the American Legion and Sons of the American Legion spent much of the day visiting with veterans at the VA Community Living Center.

“We enjoyed good BBQ, sides, desserts and drinks with plenty for all,” said Ben-

nett.

“The CLC staff members were just great. I for one feel good about the care provided by them. The veterans residing at the CLC and the staff asked that we do the same again soon,” said Bennett. “I feel comfortable that what we did was the right thing and that we should plan to do it again in the future.”

A special thanks to Jeanie Wilkes and her helper for desserts and drinks, said Bennett, in expressing appreciation to the Legion members

and other volunteers taking part in the special day for the veterans.

“The 10th District Commander John Ruckdeschel dropped by and had BBQ

with us,” said Bennett. “Hopefully, next time, we can make it bigger and better.”

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OBITUARIES Harvey H. Chandler

Died Oct. 30, 2012 Harvey H. Chandler, 83, of Maysville, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2102.

Loving known as Sonny Boy, he was a United States Army veteran who served in the Korean War. He was awarded a Bronze Star. He retired from American Mutual Insurance Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jobe P. and Mary P. Chandler; brother, Clement Chandler; and sisters, Mildred Steed, Jody Smith and Evelyn Dial.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Jane B. Chandler; sons, Harvey H. Chandler Jr., of Duluth and Andrew P. (Barbara) Candler of Gainesville; daughters, Peggy Chandler (Paul) Steinichen of Duluth and Elizabeth C. (Mark) Rhines of Huntersville, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; and sister, Reba Robinson of Winder.

A memorial service was held Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at Gainesville First United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Bowen officiating. Memorials may be made to Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church, 1015 E. Rock Spring Road, Atlanta, GA 30306.

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Teresa Irene Cronic

Died Nov. 5, 2102 Teresa Irene Cronic, 61, of Abbeville, Ala., died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.

She was of Christian faith and attended church at Gulf Beach Baptist in Panama City Beach, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Rosie Mae Bryant.

Survivors include her husband, Terry Cronic of Abbeville, Ala.; sons, Darrell (Melissa) Rodgers of Atlanta, Dale (Mary) Rogers of Oxford and Denton (Dora) Rodgers of Athens; daughter, Angel Cronic of Royston; brother, Michael Bryant of Abbeville, Ala.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Brad Miller officiating.

The interment will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder.

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Linda Rose Easterly

Died Oct. 31, 2012 A celebration of life and memorial service for Linda Rose Easterly, who died peacefully at home on Oct. 31, 2012, was held at Decatur’s Annunciation of the Lord Catholic Church on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. A subsequent funeral mass will be held in her hometown at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at St. Peter Catholic Church, located at 6161 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights, Ohio. The Rev. Earl Simone will officiate. The family will greet friends one hour prior to this service. Her final resting place will be at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park near Carbondale, Ill. The beloved wife of Glenn Easterly was born on March 22, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio, to loving parents Richard and Mary (Schmid) Wiggenhorn.

She grew up and attended St. Peter School in Huber Heights, Ohio, and was a 1976 graduate of Wayne High School where she especially loved her participation in Wayne’s marching band and various music programs. She graduated from Wright State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and also received masters degrees from both Georgia College & State University and from Mercer University.

Nursing was her calling and passion throughout most of her professional career.

After a brief stint as a pediatric nurse in Columbus, Ohio, she joined the Nursing Corps of the United States Air Force. While at her first duty

station, Robins Air Force Base, she met and married her husband. She subsequently transferred from the nursing career field and became an Air Force line officer, serving in various capacities as an administrative officer. She was honorably discharged from the Air Force as a captain after seven years on active duty and followed her husband, also an Air Force officer, to several more assignment locations. She returned to nursing career as a manager at a hospital in Montgomery, Ala. Following that, she served multiple times as the chief nursing officer of various hospitals, including her last position as the Chief Nursing Officer of Parkway Medical Center in Decatur, Ala. At each location, she was active in the community and served on charitable boards and in service organizations.

Among those included service as a Rotary Club President. She was a member of the Rotary Club of Braselton during the time she worked at Barrow Regional Medical Center in Winder. She served as President of the Georgia Nursing Association, a member of the Georgia Board of Nursing and a member of the American Nursing Association’s PAC Committee.

She was recognized for her contributions to the nursing profession by being selected as Georgia’s Nurse of the Year, and as a Wright State University School of Nursing Alumni of the Year.

Survivors include her husband, Glenn; stepdaughter, Elizabeth (Adam) Auden; step granddaughter, Katie Auden; parents, Richard and Mary Wiggenhorn; sister, Jan (Bob) Wedig; and brothers, John (Luann), Michael and David (Tammy).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley at 240 Johnson St, P.O. Box 2745, Decatur, AL 35602 or The Annunciation of the Lord Catholic Church at 3910 Spring Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35603.

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Jim Eller

Died Oct. 30, 2012 James Harvey “Jim” Eller Jr., 44, of Cleveland, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012.

Born July 31, 1968, in Fairbanks, Alaska, he was a son of Mrs. Joyce Sheppard Beck and the late Mr. James Harvey Eller Sr. He worked as a security manager for AJ’s Food, Fun and Friends in Gainesville. He was a certified EMT and former volunteer firefighter for White County, and a former police officer. He also worked as a bounty hunter and personal protection agent. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his son, Jared Eller of Cleveland.; stepson, Chance Stroud of Braselton; godmother, Sonya Bryan of Douglasville; mother and stepfather, Joyce and John Beck of New Baden, Ill.; half-sisters, Stephanie and Janelle; half-brother, Stephen; stepmother, Pauline Blakney; special cousin, Shanda McConnell; and several other cousins and friends.

Memorial services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at Amy’s Creek Baptist Church in Clarkesville. His remains will be buried alongside his father.

Jones-Wynn Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Douglasville The Paper, Nov. 8, 2012

James Lewis Greeson

Died Nov. 4, 2012 James Lewis Greeson, 72, of Auburn, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012.

A lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Eugene S. and Agnes Wright Greeson. He was a maintenance engineer with Nix and Miller Metal Fabricators of Buford. He was a retiree of the Georgia Army National Guard and was a member of Nazareth United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Everett Greeson; daughter, Jenny Ward-Johnstone of Gainesville; grandchildren, Joe, Emily and Brock; sister and brother-inlaw, Runette and W.L. Stinchcomb of Watkinsville; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Irene Holman of Bethlehem and Royce B. and Annette Greeson of Danielsville.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Wesley Jones officiating. Interment was in Nazareth United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 8, 2012

Y.D. Maddox

Died Oct. 31, 2012 Young (Y.D.) Maddox Jr., 77, of Jefferson, and of Marietta since January of 2006, left this life for his heavenly home on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

Born Jan. 4, 1935, in Jefferson, he was a son of the late Y.D. Sr., and Eloise Moseley Maddox. Y.D. professed his faith in Jesus Christ at a young age and was an active member of Bethany United Methodist Church where he served in various leadership roles. A mission trip to Jamaica was a very rewarding experience for him. Following graduation from the University of Georgia, he continued and further developed his father’s meat processing business. In later years, he worked until retirement as a meat inspector for the State of Georgia.

Survivors include his sisters, Reid Coons (Frank) of Marietta and Clara Segars of Knoxville, Tenn.; children: Beth Schuler (Bob) of Roswell, John Maddox (Suzette) of Pell City, Ala., Michael Maddox (Teresa) of Sherrills Ford, N.C., Elizabeth Mitchell of Douglasville and David Maddox (Ruth) of Woodstock; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Evans Funeral Home in Jefferson with the Rev. Glenn Ray of Marietta officiating.

Interment was in Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson.

Memorials may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 4659 Brockton Road, Jefferson, GA 30549 or the Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Nov. 8, 2012

Hoyt Freeman Martin Jr.

Died Oct. 30, 2012 Hoyt Freeman Martin Jr., 74, of Winder, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012.

Hoyt loved to fix things, work in the yard and go fishing. He went peacefully to his Heavenly home.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Reba Holliday Martin; son, Leslie Martin of Winder; daughter, Lori Giles of Winder; sisters, Agnes Brown of Winder and Ellen Skinner and Myron of Bethlehem; sister-in-law, Susan Martin of Winder; grandson, Seth Giles; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church in Statham.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Nov. 8, 2012

Kevin Ray Meis

Died Nov. 5, 2012 Kevin Ray Meis, 43, of Jefferson, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.

Born in Edmonds, Washington, he was a son of Mrs. Margie Nemnich of Washington State. He was a short order cook who was employed with Shoney’s until he became disabled.

Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his companion, Kimberly Bagley of Jefferson; daughters, Danielle Vorack of Washington State and Alexis Meis and Ashley Meis, both of Waycross; wife, Sherry Meis of Waycross; and a number of other relatives.

A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Kevin Meis Fund, P.O. Box 234, Jefferson, GA 30549.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Nov. 8, 2012

Montene Mae Morgan

Died Nov. 4, 2012 Montene Mae Morgan, 81, of Flowery Branch, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012.

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

The Paper, Nov. 8, 2012

Janna Sue Palmer

Died Nov. 4, 2012 Janna Sue Palmer, 48, of Lula, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012.

She loved her church and family and cooking and crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Clark; grandparents, T.J. and Corrine Spain of Hoschton and J.B. and Rosa Clark of Jefferson; and uncle, Bobby Clark of Jefferson.

Survivors include her husband Steve Palmer; son, James Palmer of Gainesville; daughters, Jackie Gail Palmer of Hoschton and Maria Faith Palmer of Gainesville; stepdaughters, Nancy Palmer and husband Matt and Debbie Roberts and husband Jeffery, all of Cleveland; mother, Rosyln Clark of Hoschton; and five grandchildren.

Funeral sevices were held Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at Lawson Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Holmes and the Rev. Michael McIntyre officiating.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Nov. 8, 2012

John F. Schroeder

Died Oct. 31, 2012 John F. Schroeder, 82, of Winder, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of the late Clifford and Agnes Malley Schroeder. Mr. Schroder was a retired advertising sales representative with 20 years of service with W.R. Grace Co. He was a United States Army veteran and was a member of Hope Baptist Church.

A funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Stephen Smallwood officiating. Interment was in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors.

Survivors include his wife, Claudia Schroeder; children, Cynthia Lewis, Gregg Schro-

eder, Rachel Cash, Mark Schroeder, Matthew Schroeder, John (Jan) Schroeder and Steven Schroeder; sisters, Kay (Bob) Poorman and Rosemary Dodson; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 8, 2012

Ivan Cecil Stovall

Died Nov. 3, 2101 Ivan Cecil Stovall, 80, of Gainesville, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at his home following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, in the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home with Don Elrod officiating. Interment followed in Alta Vista Cemetery.

Born March 22, 1932, in Cleveland, he was a son of the late Paul Henry Stovall and Lucy Allison Stovall. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Herman Stovall. He began his career as secretary and treasurer of the Gainesville Midland Railroad from 1951 to 1960. He started his accounting-tax practice in 1955, known as Stovall Bookkeeping & Tax Service. He later incorporated, and then added his real estate practice as Stovall Associates LTD in 1976. He was instrumental in establishing the book mobile in Hall County, and served on the Hall County Library board in the early 1960s.

He was also instrumental in the establishment of Gainesville Academy, later known as Lakeview Academy.

Survivors include his wife, Ferria Stovall; daughters and sons-in-law, Vivian and Gilbert D. Martin, Anita Webb and Janet Stovall, all of Gainesville, Vickie and Bill Nash of Lawrenceville and Joan and Jason East of Clermont; grandchildren, Laurie and Tommy Chapman of Braselton, Christina Kelley of Chattanooga, Whitney and Danny Young of Buford, Lance Cpl. Anthony Belladonna of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Haley Nash of

Lawrenceville, Ryan Camp of Tuscaloosa, Ala,; Melissa Martin of Gainesville, Scott and Nancy Martin of Athens and Taylor East and Braelyn East, both of Winder; four great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jean Stovall of Gainesville; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association , 1925 Century Blvd. Northeast, Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 303453315.

Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Nov. 8, 2012

Brandon Harrison Trotter

Died Nov. 3, 2012 Brandon Harrison Trotter, 34 of Hoschton, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012.

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

The Paper, Nov. 8, 2012

Colena Wright

Died Nov. 4, 2012 Mrs. Colena Wright, 86, of Winder, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012.

A Jackson County native, she was the daughter of the late Alton and Bessie Mae Matthews Adams. Mrs. Wright was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. She had resided in Barrow County for most of her life.

Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Wright; children, Myra and Chip McEver of Talmo, Ronald and Jean Wright and Gary and Penny Wright, all of Winder; four grandchildren; and 13 greatgrandchildren.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 8, 2012

White Plains Baptist marks note-burning A special ceremony was held on Oct. 28 at the White Plains Baptist Church to praise the Lord and celebrate the payoff of a loan taken last Spring for purchase of 4 acres to expand the church’s property for future development.

According to the church’s pastor, the Rev. Cary Pittman, “It was truly a humbling experience to see all of God’s people celebrating together by burning the note to this property,” said the Rev. Cary Pittman. “God has provided His people with the funds to see this paid off in less than six months. Faithfulness and sacrificial giving by members of today’s congregation will insure room for the church’s growth to fill tomorrow’s needs.”

We invite you to come experience with us what God is doing at 3650 Highway 124 West in Jefferson.

Deacons of the church, pastored by Cary Pittman, include Jeffrey Bell, Larry Banks, Raymond Church, Rodney Gober, Dutch Holland, Clenton Kiley, Keith Ledford, Archie Mulkey, Bobby Yancey and Roger Cash.

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It’s a time for neighbors to help neighbors I don’t know if television has really given us more than a glance at the damage that occurred as a result of Superstorm Sandy.

Every time I see a home that has been leveled or water flowing through places it isn’t supposed to, I want to do something.

Instilled in many people is the desire to respond in some way. I’ve seen it all my life. I’ve known neighborly women who started preparing a covered dish only moments after finding out that a friend or relative had died.

It is not a Southern thing, but some folks don’t get it.

We had a neighbor in Social Circle who passed away. He was originally from somewhere else. I don’t know where “somewhere else” was, but it was not a neighborly place.

My dad, who was a great cook, prepared a platter of sliced ham and made some potato salad and took it to the man’s home. His widow tried to offer my dad a tip, as if he were a delivery man from a catering service.

That was troubling to my father.

Beyond that one example, there are countless families who have been blessed by the demonstrated caring of others. To me, a plate of fried chicken is as much an expression of love and sympathy as the most beautiful arrangement of flowers.

A man I know came across another man seeking help one day. He noticed that the other man did not have a decent pair of shoes.

“What size shoe do you wear?” he asked the needy man. Finding out he wore the same size, he took off his shoes, gave them to the man and went home in his socks.

It is one of those examples of human compassion that I love.

I have collected canned goods and bottled water for disasters before and filled up multiple tractortrailer rigs. The truth is, on the receiving end it is a nightmare. You have to

Harris Blackwood have a place to load in all of that stuff and distribute it to people in need. That is easier said than done.

It is human nature to see someone cold and in need and feel the urge to give them your blanket or the coat off your back.

There are many agencies who are responding to the crisis in the Northeast.

There are Red Cross and Salvation Army volunteers who will provide thousands of people with a nutritious meal in the days ahead. In addition, they will be giving vouchers for victims to go to a store and buy the personal items they need.

The North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention is now the third largest responding agency in disaster relief.

In addition to providing food, they also have facilities where people can get a warm shower in a portable trailer.

They also have trailers equipped with washers and dryers where people who are living in shelters can wash their clothes for the first time in days. There are folks who will go in with shovels to remove mud and debris from flooded homes.

I know that somebody will start collecting stuff to take up North, but the fastest way to give those folks some help is by making a donation.

Online with a credit card gets help there soon, but if you want to write a check, there is information on how you can do that.

This is a major disaster and we need to help our neighbors.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

How to help storm victims American Red Cross: www.redcross.org, locally 770-532-8453 Salvation Army: www.salvationarmyusa.org, locally 770-534-7589 North American Mission Board (Southern Baptist): www.namb.net, 866-407-6262

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Men always come to the rescue Nicole and I were working out together one day and for some reason, she brought up a self-help, faith-related book we had both read. The thesis, basically, is how men are born with wild hearts, which should be admired not restrained by women.

“What did you learn from that book?” she asked as I attempted arm curls with weights too heavy.

“That every woman wants to be rescued,” I took the opportunity to rest. I can’t talk and work out, too.

“That is not what that book said,” she retorted.

I put my now-unencumbered hands on my hips.

“Yes, it is. Every woman wants to be rescued.” I smiled. “That would be me.”

She rolled her eyes.

“That is not you. You’re the last who wants to rescued.

Where do you think I got it?”

Seeing a chance to interrupt the endlessly cruel workout that Nicole puts me through, I expounded more.

“That is exactly what it said – women want to be rescued. Men, who have warrior hearts, want to be the rescuers.”

Ronda Rich I started giving examples. Later, over the next couple of days, I thought about that a lot. Here is my conclusion: Who – man or woman – wouldn’t want to be rescued? Life is hard. Who of us would turn down the chance to have life easier?

Who would put a foot down and say, “No! Don’t do something for me that takes worry away! That problem is mine! All mine!”

Who, in their ever loving right mind, would do that?

OK, I have said those words. It’s true. I have had others offer help and I said, “No, it’s my problem, my responsibility. I have to handle it.”

But that’s not because I didn’t want the help. It’s because I realize that I’m a grown-up and I can’t hide behind mama’s apron anymore. I have also learned it’s easier to depend on myself than on someone else.

Other people get tied up in their own problems so they have trouble getting to my problems.

One of my treasured friends was reflecting on her life. Her children and grandchildren are grown now. She, of all the people I’ve known, has had the loveliest life: A solid, happy marriage, a husband who has provided well and protected her from as many troubles as possible, and she has traveled the world.

As the children were growing up, she had a full-time housekeeper who took care of the children and the cleaning.

As I listened, I couldn’t resist. “You have had the best life of anyone I know.

You’ve lived a dream life.”

She smiled and nodded.

She has such a great sense of humor that I knew I could tease her without offending her. “But let me ask you something – what exactly have you done with your life?”

She took no offense. She settled back comfortably in her chair, pressed her fingertips together and smiled angelically.

“Well,” she began, her light-colored eyes twinkling merrily. “I am a nationally

accredited flower show judge.”

Her husband rolled his eyes comically. I doubled over laughing. She continued, “It takes a lot of work and it’s the highest honor in the garden club world.”

I don’t want any letters from feminists who protest mightily, unless you’re writing after you have just walked in at midnight and found a water heater that has sprung a leak and emptied its entire load throughout your house or your lawn mower broke in the middle of knee-high grass. I hate to call anyone a liar but …

However, I realize that my independence, forced or not, has made me who I am. Tink, bless his heart, goes above and beyond to make my life easier and so often, I protest. I don’t want to be a burden.

I guess I talk a better game than I play it. But give me time. I think I can get used to “easier.”

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of the forthcoming, There’s A Better Day A-Comin’. Visit www. rondarich.com to sign up for her newsletter. Her column appears weekly.

When ol’ Bubba had a fool on his back The Atlanta Falcons are undefeated, the Georgia Bulldogs are still in the national championship hunt and both my sons are in the throes of their respective youth football seasons.

The fact that I can’t find my lost remote control doesn’t seem such a concern anymore.

Being in the midst of this glorious gridiron season reminds me of my oldest son’s first foray into football, and my attempt to teach him Football 101 about five years ago.

The physical part was relatively easy. We went out in the yard and worked on the basics, although he seemed much more interested in perfecting his touchdown dance than learning any blocking techniques, of which I know nothing about anyway.

Teaching him the rules and terminology of the game was, well, not so easy.

I discovered quickly that, to a 5-year-old, Xs and Os on a chalkboard look just like ... Xs and Os on a chalkboard. He couldn’t really imagine them being players. So, thinking myself clever, I got out some old football cards and placed them on the coffee table.

I then put the players in position according to their card – I put Lyle Alzado

Len Robbins at one defensive end, Joe Klecko at the other. I had Ron Jaworski at quarterback and Bubba Bean at tailback and so on, 11 on each side, the offense lined up in the I-formation.

“See, you have 11 on each side of the line of scrimmage,” I said as we surveyed our mini-field in the living room. “There are 11 on offense and 11 on defense.”

“What’s a line of scribblage? I don’t see a line,” my son said, leaning over the imaginary playing field, looking for a line of some sort.

“Well, it’s not a real line. It’s sort of an invisible plane,” I said.

“A plane that’s invisible?

On the football field?”

This got him very excited, and way off track.

“Just forget that. Let’s focus on the cards and their positions,” I said, trying to get his mind off an invisible plane.

“Hey, look, this guy plays for the Pirates,” he said, picking up the card

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of the Buccaneers’ Dewey Selmon.

“No, don’t touch the cards yet,” I said, seizing it from his hand. “We need to learn the positions.”

“Let’s start with offense, this side of the ball,” I said, pointing to the offensive side of the coffee table with my pointer, a broken-inhalf pool cue. “Here you have your quarterback.

He takes the snap from the center and he either throws or hands it off.”

“Why do they call him the quarterback?,” he said, very close to picking up John Hannah’s card and messing up the whole offensive line.

“Uh, hmm, I don’t really know,” I replied. “That’s just what they call him.”

“So, behind the quarterback is the fullback, and behind the fullback in the I-formation is the tailback,” I said, pointing to each with my cue.

“Why do they call them that?”

“Because, ah, well, I don’t know,” I stammered.

“It doesn’t really matter.

Anyway, in front of the backs are the offensive linemen. They block for the backs. Now, the one in the middle is the center and the ones ...”

“I know why they call them that,” he said in an in-

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terruption of inspiration.

“OK, why?”

Pointing to the cards individually, he said, “They call him the quarterback cause he’s got a quarter on his back. They call this man a fool back cause he’s got a fool on his back. And they call this man a tail back because he has a tail coming out of his back.”

I chuckled, then said, “No, no, no, that’s not why.

The fullback and tailback are running backs. They run with the ball. That’s why they call them that.

The quarterback, well, he’s, they call him that, see, he’s ... well, that’s something you can look up later. Let’s move to the wide receivers.

They line up outside and catch passes thrown by the quarterback.”

“I gotta question,” my son offered, brow furrowed, pointing at Bubba Bean’s card. “Can you tackle that man by grabbing his tail?”

At that moment, I felt a close kinship with all the coaches in the history of the Atlanta Falcons football franchise.

“Yes, son, you can tackle him by grabbing his tail.”

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

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POLICE REPORT Jefferson Police ■ A motorist on Interstate 85 on Oct. 29 reported a large amount of debris in the highway which he was unable to avoid striking because of the flow of traffic. The driver’s right passenger tire was punctured and flattened by the metal debris.

Another driver also reported two flat tires after striking metal on the interstate. An officer located a tractor-trailer with a South Carolina tag on the Exit 137 ramp which had had its load shift and part of the load landed in the highway.

■ A family violence incident was reported at a Railroad Street apartment on Oct. 31 after two teens got into a dispute over tobacco dip.

An 18-year-old was taken into custody for battery and the younger teen was reported as a runaway after he threatened another person at the location. The runaway, who was carrying a book bag with a black bb gun that looked like a real weapon, was located by another law enforcement officer. The teen also had two cell phones containing gang-related pictures.

■ A father reported he was in the Jefferson Police Department parking lot to pick up his children on Halloween, according to his custody agreement, but the children’s mother did not deliver the children.

■ A driver on Damon Gause Parkway was taken into custody Oct. 31 after an officer spotted the registration of the vehicle was suspended.

The man was also cited

FIRE REPORT Fire units from West Jackson, Jackson Trail, North Jackson and the Jackson County Correctional Institute Fire Departments responded just after 3:30 a.m. on Monday to Larry’s Garage, located at 29 W. Broad St., in Hoschton, on a reported structure fire.

Upon arrival, they found a vehicle repair shop with smoke showing from the roof area. The fire was quickly contained and extinguished with minor fire and smoke damage.

No one was present at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the West Jackson Fire Department.

Fundraiser Pam Romano of Jefferson and her husband are in the process of adopting two special needs brothers in Russia.

They are 5 and 6 years old and live in a special needs orphanage. The Romanos began the adoption process 14 months ago and are more than ready to meet their precious sons for the first time.

They leave for the first of three trips on Nov. 16. There is still a great deal of fundraising to do, so Cream and Shuga has offered to host an event to benefit the Romano’s adoption on from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9.

Former lead singer of Echoing Angels, Chris Peevy will provide entertainment and there will be an assortment of wonderful giveaways with an auction. There will be hundreds of dollars in items up for bid including, but not limited to: Chickfil-A for a year, a fly fishing expedition, $500 travel certificate, jewelry, passes to Elachee Nature Center, gift baskets, a gift from Polished Chic, a $20 gift certificate to Best Party in Town, some Lady Gaga Drumsticks, a photography session, an autographed Casting Crowns flight jacket, a Jeep baby stroller, dog training classes, a home theatre installation and more.

All proceeds benefit the adoption. See more at ClickThePaper.com

for no insurance.

■ An Athens Street resident reported someone removed two wicker rockers from her front porch during the day of Oct. 29. The pale green chairs are valued at $200.

■ The two involved in a disorderly conduct situation at a Railroad Street apartment on Oct. 29 were taken into custody.

The couple said they wanted to permanently separate and were given information about available resources.

■ A harassment by telecommunications was filed Oct. 29 after the complainant received 200 text messages and other calls and emails from the suspect, who threatened to plant drugs in her car and call police so she would be arrested.

■ An Athens Street business operator ,who allowed an employee with nowhere to go a place to stay for a short time, reported Nov. 4 that the employee had taken several hundred dollars from the cash drawer. A man arrived at the business demanding to see the woman whom he said owed him money for drugs she bought.

The suspect still has a key to the complainant’s property.

■ A simple assault was reported at Monte Lane location on Nov. 4 after a dispute.

■ A vehicle parked at the Pendergrass Flea Market on Nov. 4 was scratched, according to the owner.

■ A Rivermist Circle resident was transported to Athens Regional Medical Center on Nov. 3 after reportedly taking a quantity of Xanax.

■ A Jett Roberts Road resident reported a Nov. 2 theft by taking of $20 in cash and $500 in household goods. The resident also found that Gorham silverware valued at $3,000 was also taken.

■ A vehicle parked at a Cooley Street address on Nov. 2 was damaged when a tree limb fell from a neighboring property and busted the windshield. The vehicle was also scratched and dented by the falling limb.

■ A Pine Street apartment resident told police that 49 Hydrocodone tablets were taken from his home while he was at the post office on Nov. 2. The door was left unlocked during the 10 minutes the complainant was gone.

■ Another Pine Street apartment resident reported a jar containing $25 in change was tkane from his locked home on Nov. 1.

■ A Jefferson family reported a harassment situation on Nov. 1.

The suspect, who faced criminal charges several years ago which were later dropped, is attempting to re-enter the family’s life but he is not welcome.

■ A woman, who apparently became intoxicated and began striping and dancing at a Washington Street address on Nov. 4, was transported to Barrow County after police were called.

■ An altercation was reported in the parking lot of Fitness Factory on Nov. 1, however, no charges were filed.

■ The theft of $20 was reported by a complainant who said her sister had the money taken

prior to Homecoming.

■ A Silver Bell Court resident reported a neighbor’s child had thrown rocks at her vehicle resulting in damage to the rear bumper.

■ Two automobile accidents were investigated on Oct. 29. No injuries were reported.

A Nov. 3 two-car mishap was investigated and no injuries were reported.

Braselton Police ■ On Oct. 29, a wanted person was apprehended at a Highway 53 gas station.

■ On Oct. 29, a driver headed southbound on Interstate 85 was found to be driving with a suspended license, suspended registration and no proof of insurance.

The driver was also wanted on outstanding warrants, and was thus arrested.

■ Two men traveling northbound on Interstate 85 were arrested for the possession of a controlled substance, cocaine and trafficking marijuana on Oct. 31.

■ On Oct. 30, a guardrail was damaged by a driver on Golf Club Drive.

■ On Nov. 1, a driver on Moss Springs Road was pulled over for speeding and was additionally charged with disorderly conduct.

■ Suspicious activity was reported at a Mossy Oak Landing residence on Nov. 2.

■ On Nov. 2, the driver of a car traveling southbound on Interstate 85 was placed under arrest for driving without a license, with a suspended registration and no proof of insurance.

■ On Nov. 2, a driver traveling on Highway 211 was charged with

a suspicion of driving under the influence, a hit and run and leaving the scene of an accident, driving on the wrong side of the road and failure to maintain lane. She was placed under arrest.

■ On Nov. 4, a driver traveling on Thompson Mill Road was charged with failure to maintain lane, the possession of marijuana and driving under the influence. He was placed under arrest.

■ Damage to property was reported to a vehicle on Highway 211 on Nov. 4.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office ■ On Nov. 4, a Ryan Way resident discovering multiple bullet holes around his property and residence. A neighbor admitted to shooting in that direction to scare away two dogs attacking his cat. One of the dogs was killed, and the shooter was placed under arrest for reckless conduct and cruelty to animals.

■ A man attempting to pick up his last paycheck from a previous employer on Jackson Trail Road was placed under arrest for a valid warrant on Nov. 3. When attempting to pick up his check, the man became upset, saying he worked more than he was paid for.

When he became upset, the business called the police who discovered he was wanted in Hall County.

■ On Nov. 4, a verbal dispute was reported between a South Apple Valley Road couple, when the wife refused to allow her husband to leave.

■ On Nov. 3, a man was arrested at a Cooper Bridge Road residence

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for a warrant out of Barrow County.

■ On Nov. 4, a verbal dispute was reported at a Whitney Road residence when a woman, believed to have been drinking, became upset when she could not find her pocketbook.

■ A man driving a vehicle with an expired tag on Highway 332 was also found to be driving with a suspended license on Nov. 1. The man was placed under arrest.

■ On Nov. 1, a verbal dispute along with road rage was reported between two drivers along Highway 332, near Ward Drive. One driver claimed he was traveling the speed limit, yet the other driver was following him extremely closely and aggressively. The second driver admitted to following to closely to the first, but he claimed the first driver was driving too slowly and not using turn signals. The dispute was mediated and the drivers were separated.

■ On Nov. 1, a Highway 82 resident reported a verbal dispute with her grandson, who left her residence in a hostile manner.

■ On Oct. 30, a Cardinal Ridge Road resident reported that as she was driving home her neighbor was following her too closely and almost hit her vehicle. She also claimed her neighbor’s vehicle was loud and rattled the windows in her home. Her neighbor told officers he was sorry and would be more considerate of his neighbors.

■ A P.J. Roberts Road resident reported receiving harassing phone calls from her ex-boyfriend who was recently released from jail on Oct. 29.

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CHURCH NEWS Union Baptist Church will be hosting its annual chicken stew on Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m.

The chicken stew is open to the public and free for dining in. Contact the church office at 77-867-7273 or visit winderubc.org sss Yoga is offered on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Hoschton United Methodist Church. The class is free but please bring a food donation for the “back-pack” ministry. If you have any questions, email jah1996@aol.com.

HUMC is located at 12 Mulberry St., in Hoschton. sss A singing will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 11 at Mulberry Baptist Church, located at 5970 Thompson Mill Road in Hoschton. The Trammells will be the guest singers. Call 770534-0023. sss Crossroads Church of Jackson County will be hosting a 6:30 p.m. tent worship service on Nov. 11 held followed by a

chili cookoff. Donations are being accepted for Braden’s heart transplant. The events will be held at the C-house located at 828 Highway 124 in Jefferson. sss

100 Broadway St., Braselton.

Contact Northeast Church at 706-654-3205 or admin@ mynortheastchurch.com. Many thanks to Juanita Duck for coordinating this ministry.

New Grove Baptist Church will celebrate its anniversary on Nov. 11 with the Rev. Ronnie young, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Dewey Rose, was guest speaker for the 2:30 p.m. service. New Grove Baptist Church is located at 256 Brock Road in Jefferson. Call 706-367-2910.

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Northeast Church’s new ministry, The Caring Place, will provide assistance to those in need and meet physical and spiritual needs in the community. This is the combined ministry of Hope for the Hungry and Duds and Spuds, and offers food, clothing and free haircuts monthly, thanks to a host of volunteers. It will be held the first Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Northeast Church.

The entrance into The Caring Place is located on the Highway 124 side of the building, at

A free seminar on Public Safety, designed for parents of young children, will be held Sunday, Nov. 11, in the Narthex at the First Baptist Church of Winder from 5:30 p.m. to 7. It will cover topics including home invasion, gang recruiting and safety on the road.

The seminar will be led by Officer Bill Cain, a member of the Public Safety Coalition. sss

A free health fair, for people without health insurance, will be hosted by the Baptist Nursing Fellowship of First Baptist Church in Winder, in cooperation with the Georgia Baptist Convention, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, and Saturday, Nov. 17. Licensed physicians and dentists will be on hand for health and dental examinations.

Shoeboxes being collected for Operation Christmas Child

By KATIE JUSTICE kjustice@clickthepaper.com Operation Christmas Child is looking to surpass 100 million shoe boxes packed and distributed since the program began in 1993, and three area churches are helping to meet that goal.

Operation Christmas Child, or OCC, is an effort started by Samaritan’s Purse, a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization.

OCC invites volunteers to fill a shoe box with toys, school supplies and other items to be distributed to be delivered to a child in need countries around the world.

“Samaritan’s Purse is a very effective and compassionate organization. Operation Christmas Child is a project that almost anyone can be involved with, that will effectively show love and kindness to children

around the world,” said the Rev. Chris Parkin, pastor at Auburn First Baptist Church.

CrossView Church on Highway 124 in Hoschton and First Presbyterian Church on West Candler Street in Winder, will be accepting filled shoebox donations during national collection week, Nov. 12-19.

CrossView Church will have be accepting boxes from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12, 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov 13, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, 5-7 p.m. on Friday, and then from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Nov. 17, through Monday, Nov. 19.

First Presbyterian Church in Winder will be accepting shoeboxes from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Sunday, and 9-10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 19.

To make and donate a shoebox, one must first choose what age child the box will go to and whether the box is for a boy or girl. A label listing these choices can be printed at www. samaritanspurse.org.

Next, the box is filled with suitable gifts, a list of which can be found on the website. A $7 donation should be included to help cover the cost of shipping and cover other project costs.

If that donation is made online, shoebox donators can follow their shoebox to its destination through the website.

Lastly, the box should be secured with a rubber band and dropped off.

The gifts will be given to needy children throughout the world, who will also be taught about Jesus Christ and the gift which God gave to mankind.

An artist at work Jesus loves the little children All the children of the world...

Have you ever had one of those moments?

A moment when, suddenly, you realized that you were in the midst of something profound?

A moment when your focus was so sharp on a person or thing that the “outside” world seemed to blur, slow down, or drift away altogether?

A moment when the truth and mercy of God broke into your everyday?

I had a moment like that about a week ago, and I just can’t shake the memory. It continues to play in my mind, as if it’s God’s way of saying, “Be sure to practice what you preach.”

The scene went something like this: My daughter’s school had a fall festival in the evening, and our family went to be a part of the fun. My wife and I spent the bulk of our time wandering and watching, making sure that our kids weren’t getting in trouble or taking too much candy or any of those other things that your kids might do. The sun had set, and I began to look at my watch thinking that it was almost time to go. And then the moment happened.

My daughter has a great new friend in her class that happens to have a different skin color than we do. We’ve heard all about how they play together, how they like to sit together, how they just generally get along well. This little girl was at the fall festival with her family as well. The two girls had joined up and had been enjoying some of the fun together - bouncing on inflatables and petting critters in the petting zoo. At one point, my daughter’s friend had to tie her shoe. I knelt down to help her, and out of the blue, she said: “People at school sometimes say mean things to me and make fun of me because I’m black.”

There it was. Everything else around me screeched to a halt.

I was suddenly in one of those moments.

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As I began to tie her shoe, I believe that God placed a few short sentences on my lips. I looked at this beautiful little girl and said to her, “Wow...that’s too bad that they think that way. Because I’m looking at you right now, and do you know what I see? They may say you’re black...but I say that you’re beautiful!”

She smiled a sweet, innocent smile.

I asked her if she ever liked to color or paint pictures. She said that she did. And so I told her that I believe that God is sort of like a master artist. In His wisdom and creativity, God knows that the picture that He paints only gets more lively and beautiful as more colors are added.

I invited her to think about how much more fun it is to color when you have a LOT of colors to choose from, versus how boring it would be if you could only color something white...or black...or whatever other single color you might choose. I finished by telling her that I’m glad we’re different skin colors, because it reminds me of just how amazing God is.

I looked at her again and asked her, “When I look at you, do you know what I see?”

And she responded through a smile, “Beautiful.”

Amen. That’s just the way it should be!

Jesus loves the little children All the children of the world...

Brad Greene is the Lead Pastor at Arbor Pointe Church. You are invited to worship with Arbor Pointe on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at West Jackson Middle School. Contact Pastor Greene at brad@arborpointe.org or 706367-8358.

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Seniors dominate in 49-0 victory The Hawks forced their third shutout of the season in a big way for their fourth year players

By LATRICE WILLIAMS lwilliams@clickthepaper.com There’s no better way to celebrate Senior Night than not allowing your opponent to score, and the Mill Creek High School football team got a big win in a sensational way.

The Hawks forced their third shutout of the year in a 49-0 win over Habersham Central High School.

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Senior running back Jacorey Lewis has 2,000-plus rushing yards in his career at Mill Creek and finished his night against Habersham Central High School with 155 yards and two touchdowns.

The matchup between Mill Creek and Habersham marked the first meeting between the two schools but Head Coach Shannon Jarvis has a little bit of history with the Raiders, as he competed against HCHS as a quarterback in 1991 for Elbert County High School. Jarvis got the best of the Raiders two times that season; once in the regular season and a 27-6 win in the post season.

Not too much has changed since then between Jarvis and the Raiders. Mill Creek took a 42-0 lead before the half and scored another in the second half but didn’t keep the scoreboard busy in the third and fourth quarter.

The Hawks had a nice group of seniors honored for their efforts and dedication to the Mill Creek football team. Running back Jacorey Lewis, defensive tackle Kelsey Griffin and wide receiver Matthew Pursell were among the Hawks recognized before the game. Jarvis said he was pleased to send his seniors out with a win.

“I’m proud of them. I’m proud we were able to get a lot of them in tonight in games like this. You come off a bye week and you still want to make sure you execute,” said Jarvis. “I was pleased in that first half. We wanted to get a shutout. “I’m proud of Michael Cheeks.

He had two big plays,” said Jarvis.

“We knew we wanted to get him going a little bit. The last couple of games, we were running the ball a lot but we wanted to try and get Michael going.”

Cheeks’ first touchdown of the game was a spectacular one, as the defender couldn’t get close enough to Cheeks to bring him down before he reached the end zone. His second score of the game was reminiscent of the first one.

Again, Cheeks had a defender just a couple of yards away but, was still able to hit the end zone courtesy of a nice dish by quarterback Daniel David.

One area the Raiders can be proud of is their punting game, in which they had a few that had a high sail. Unfortunately, no matter the distance of the punts, it was difficult for them to keep MCHS out of the end zone. The Hawks had an opportunity to run another one in but a penalty took them too far away from their intended destination.

However, Mill Creek responded when Cheeks was light years away from a defender and torched him straight to the end zone – a play that probably made Jarvis forget about the chance they had earlier to take one to the house.

Up 35-0, the damage was already done, but the Hawks continued their scoring rampage with a nice

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Sam linebacker Wesley Simonton Jefferson High School The senior is known for stopping offensive playmakers dead in their tracks and made 15 tackles against Riverside Military Academy. The win helped Jefferson earn the region title, giving Simonton two in his career with the Dragons.

Looking ahead to regular season finale

By LATRICE WILLIAMS lwilliams@clickthepaper.com There is a lot to look forward to tomorrow night as Jackson County Comprehensive, Jefferson and Mill Creek High School finish out the regular season.

The Hawks (6-3) and the Panthers (6-3) will have two significant road tests; they are both playoff eligible but, another win could secure a higher

playoff seed.

Jackson County will face off against Morgan County High School (7-2), a team that suffered a loss to Elbert County High School.

The Dragons (8-1) are pretty cozy and don’t necessarily have to beat Union County High School to make a statement. Jefferson can breathe a little easier knowing they will be able to compete at home come Nov. 16 no matter what happens tomorrow.

run to pay dirt by Devosea Felton.

That gave the Hawks a 42-0 lead.

All of this madness for the Raiders occurred before half time, but fortunately, they didn’t have to suffer through another rough half. A running clock was set in place and the Raiders didn’t have to worry about playing the first team in the second half. A new crew of black and gold took the field for Mill Creek. The absence of the Mill Creek veterans allowed Habersham to show their running game and how stingy their defense can be but they still had a tough time getting a lot of yards down field.

Jacorey Lewis had another stunning night on the ground for the Hawks and Jarvis noted how special and talented he is.

“He’s the best back I’ve ever coached. To see how he can make people miss at the line of scrimmage and get into the secondary is unbelievable,” said Jarvis.

The Hawks know they need a win over Collins Hill to get a better seeding for the playoffs and Jarvis says he is fully aware of it.

“We are trying to get that first seed. I can guarantee it will be a hard-fought game. We’re looking forward to it and I know they are, too,” said Jarvis.

Griffin is anxious to close out the year and was delighted to see the

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Senior linebacker Patrick Dike ended his last home game as a Hawk with five tackles and a quarterback hurry against Habersham Central High School. way everyone on team contributed.

“I’m proud of my team and how we played. We’ve come a long way.

I’m very excited and I can’t wait to finish up the season,” said Griffin.

Griffin has 272 tackles in his career, not including the tackles against Habersham, making him the title holder of that category.

Griffin also holds the record for solo tackles with 153. Mill Creek will finish the season at Collins Hill High School on Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m.

JHS dubbed region champs

By LATRICE WILLIAMS lwilliams@clickthepaper.com Last week before Jefferson High School’s match against Riverside Military Academy, Head Coach T. McFerrin noted how pleasant it would be to see his seniors win another region title. His wish was granted as the Dragons took a 35-7 win over the Eagles.

With the win, the Dragons moved to 8-1 on the year.

Tristen Jackson drew first blood with an 11-yard touchdown scamper for JHS. Jefferson had a chance to put three points on the board later on but, their field goal attempt was no good. The Eagles escaped the Dragons’ defense and produced a 77-yard touchdown run.

Surprisingly, the game was tied at seven apiece at the top of the second, but JHS has been in that same situation before and knows how to put their foot on the gas later in the ball game.

Jefferson responded when Bryant Shirreffs broke the tie with a 17-yard run to pay dirt, and threw two touchdown passes before the end of the half, giving JHS a 28-7 lead. This is a team that

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Sophomore defensive back Micah Carpenter lands an interception in Jefferson’s title win over the Riverside Eagles. usually doesn’t get comfortable when they have a nice gain, and didn’t do so against the Eagles.

One more score would be just enough, as Jackson scored his second touchdown of the game in the third quarter. With that, Jefferson went up 35-7. Jackson finished with two trips to the end zone and 66 yards by foot.

Shirreffs finished his running

game with 88 yards and threw for 186. On the defensive side, Wesley Simonton notched 15 tackles.

The Dragons will finish their twogame home stand and their final game of the year against Union County High School, which might actually be a test for the big blue.

Union County is 6-3 and has wins over Oglethorpe County and Towns County High School.

Sixth win ends 20-year playoff drought for JCCHS

By LATRICE WILLIAMS lwilliams@clickthepaper.com Senior Night at Jackson County Comprehensive High School may just go down in history as the best of all time.

Senior running back Dustin Scott delivered another big run for the Panthers late in the game to seal a 33-28 win over Elbert County High School, the old stomping ground of Head Coach Benji Harrison.

Once again, Scott punched in a muchneeded touchdown in the fourth quarter.

The defense had an outstanding night as well, forcing two turnovers and just allowing just one score after half time.

The Panthers opened their scoring drive with a 35-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kyle Daniel to Ben Brissey. Scott drove the Panthers home on a 1-yard run to pay dirt later in the game. Scott continued to be the workhorse for Jackson County, as he went on to score two more times before heading into Doug Chellew The Paper the locker room.

JCCHS will close out Senior running back Dustin Scott will go the regular season away in down in the record books as one of the at Morgan County High Panthers that helped achieve a post seaSchool (7-2) tomorrow at son bid in 20 years.

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In less than two weeks, local teams will be hitting the hard wood. The Jackson County Comprehensive High School boys’ team will host midnight mania in a red and black scrimmage game set for Nov. 13. The girls’ team will kick their season off in a scrimmage meeting against Apalachee High School at AHS on Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. Jefferson High School will host the Tabo Tip-Off set for Nov. 19. Times have not been announced yet. The Mill Creek High School boys’ and girls’ teams will compete on Nov. 15 in a scrimmage match against Flowery Branch High School at FBHS. The girls will compete at 5 p.m. while the boys will compete at 6:30 p.m.

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School boys’ basketball team will host a toy drive on Nov. 17. The event will be held in the gym of West Jackson Middle School from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will serve kids ages 5-8 from 9-11 a.m. and children 9 and older from noon to 2 p.m. Come with the spirit of giving as all of the toys will be donated to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundatin. Please bring all toys unwrapped. The day will also serve as a coaching clinic. For registration and more details, contact the JCPR office at 706-367-6350 or send an email to crobinson@jacksoncountygov.com.

Jackson County Comprehensive High School (6-3) will finish the season at Morgan County High School (7-2). Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. MCHS is a strong team but stumbled against Elbert County High School, which JCCHS defeated last week.

Jefferson High School (8-1) has already claimed the region title, but has one more game on the schedule and will host Union County High School (6-3) on Senior Night. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. Mill Creek High School will have an away match against Collins Hill High School at CHHS. Show time is set for 7:30 p.m. Both teams are (6-3).

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Dragons introduce swimming to athletic program

By LATRICE WILLIAMS lwilliams@clickthepaper.com In just two days, Jefferson High School will debut its first ever swim team. It has been in the works for quite some time and the JHS team will make its first splash Nov. 10 at Frances Meadows Aquatic Center in Gainesville.

Assistant coaches Tricia Bartoletta and Tammy Kelley are not only excited about being a part of history but watching the team progress and mature in the sport. Lane Guzman is the head coach and team members are also instructed by a veteran.

“They are coached by Coach Jim Young who has swum 40 years and has a wonderful reputation. He’s with Lanier Aquatics,” said Bartoletta.

“I think it’s very exciting. We both have children that have swum in the community for several years and we know that the need and want for a swim team has been there,” said Bartoletta. “The kids have been excited and I am excited for them.”

While Jefferson is known for their winning culture, both assistant coaches agree that they are more concerned about the athletes bettering themselves in the sport first.

They say they are hopeful the wins will follow and don’t feel any pressures to keep up with the tradition of the other athletic teams.

They aren’t necessarily looking for a team of experts. They have a variety of swimmers, those in the intermediate stages to those who are well-rounded in the sport.

“Most of them do have rec league experience. We’re excited about the sixth graders that don’t have any experience; to think about if they stick with the program through high

school [and] where they could be,” said Bartoletta.

“I think we’re just excited to build from what we have. We have some great swimmers. We have some new swimmers that are showing incredible progress. We have two new boys on our team that have never swam before, and Coach Jim commented to us the other day that he can’t believe how far they’ve come in two weeks,” said Bartoletta.

“We really want them to focus on their time. We’re not worried about school ranking. We’re just getting into this [and] we want them to improve their time,” said Kelley.

“We don’t want to discourage them with it being their first year [going] into the pool and feel like they have to get first or second place.

We want them to understand that while this is a team sport, it’s also an individual sport and if they go in [and] focus on [improving] each time, that’s really all we are looking for,” said Bartoletta. “We want them to stick with it and not get frustrated.”

The idea of putting together a swim team has been in motion for some time but approval had to come from the athletic director and transportation and a host of other things that went along with this putting the venture together had to be determined.

“For years, we’d been asking [Athletic Director] Tim Corbett about a swim team,” said Kelley.

“Once the summer sports started and got more popularity, we realized that more of our kids were traveling to Athens, Gainesville and Winder to swim. Then [we] realized if we had something here to bus them or where there was more support from the school to get them excited about it, [it could be possible],” said

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The Jefferson High School Dragons swim team will be competing for the first time.

Bartoletta.

The Dragons will have two hours of travel time for each day of practice because the city does not have a swimming facility to practice or host meets in, but it is definitely something that is on the radar. Having that type of venue would allow Jefferson to have more supporters show up, lessen their travel time and give the athletes a place to call home.

“It’s really nice to consider the aspect that we may have a swimming pool locally because we travel an hour a day back and forth to practice,” said Bartoletta.

While the wait has been long, Kelley noted they are actually way ahead in terms of getting the swim team up and running. With the support of Corbett, who predicted when the team would come into existence, they were able to put the team together sooner than expected.

“This is happening two years before we thought it would. Tim kept saying by the time

our girls got to high school, he was almost positive we’ll have a swim team. Our girls are on the middle school team. He was very instrumental. He wants to have a swim team.

The drawback is we don’t have a pool,” said Kelly.

While there is never really any certainty about how a new team will compete, they have been able to note the swimmers’ strengths individually and, are very pleased with their talent and mindset.

“We’ve been watching them at practice.

They’ve only been officially practicing since Oct. 22, so they haven’t been with us very long.

We have some really strong swimmers. [They have] really good attitudes [and] they are so willing to contribute,” said Bartoletta.

“I think it’s going to be exciting for them to be making history in Jefferson City Schools.

It’s exciting for us to see them so excited. I think its going to be fun,” said Bartoletta.

McCann and Jones team up for charity rally game

By LATRICE WILLIAMS lwilliams@clickthepaper.com Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann, along with recent retiree Chipper Jones, teamed up for the McCann Rally Softball Charity Event Nov. 3 at Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves.

McCann’s charity raises money to help fund research to help fund cancer research for children.

“My agent and I came up [with the idea] to do a golf tournament or a softball game. It’s a huge part of what we get to do. We have a platform to speak [and] my wife and I chose this foundation

to support,” said McCann. “It keeps getting bigger and better,” said McCann.

The day kicked off at 11 a.m. with events on the field and many children hungry to get a picture and autograph from Jones and McCann.

At noon, a mixture of veterans in their respective sport and others took the field for the home run derby in which the youngsters were a part of the outfield crew.

Children fighting cancer were honored before the start of the game as the announcer listed their names and the type of cancer they are fighting. The first pitch took flight shortly after 1

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Brian McCann and Chipper Jones greet youngsters for autographs and pictures at the charity softball rally.

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In terms of his career in Atlanta, catcher McCann, who’s been with the Braves since 2005, is coming off of surgery to his right shoulder and, while he walked around with his arm in a sling, he noted his recovery is going well.

“I’m excited to be back.

I’m doing all right for being two weeks out. I can’t really do a whole lot. I have a sling on half the day so I am resting up,” said McCann.

McCann is a native of Athens and was pleased to be so close to home.

“I’m excited to be back.

This is where I grew up [and] the place I know,” said McCann.

McCann and his wife welcomed their first child this past July and McCann admitted that he spends a little bit of time playing Madden once his fatherly duties are done for the day.

“When my kid goes to sleep, I’ll play [Madden],” said McCann.

Since his retirement, one might think that Chipper Jones would want to go into hiding and, even if chooses to do so, McCann is one of the lucky ones that gets to hear from Jones every now and then.

“I talk to him a couple of

times. He’s enjoying himself.

He’s spending time with his kids and he’s loving it,” McCann said.

McCann spent seven years as a teammate of Jones and admitted it has not hit him yet that Jones will not be on the roster in a few months.

When asked about the reality of the Jones retirement, McCann said, “I don’t think it will set in until we get to spring training.”

Jones started his career with the Atlanta Braves in 1995, which was perfect timing as the Braves went on to win the World Series that year. Jones had a fast-paced career and he hasn’t slowed down too much since he took off his cleats. “[I’ve been] doing a little bit of hunting and I’ve been hanging with the boys. I was at a flag football game right before this. It’s been a lot of fun. It’s been relaxing. I didn’t actually think I’d be strapping on these spikes again but here we are,” Jones laughed.

The world has witnessed the replacement referees make controversial calls but Jones admitted that he doesn’t get rowdy or uptight if a bad call is made.

“I coached a little bit today. I try to stay away from it as much as I can. I sit up in

“My agent and I came up [with the idea] to do a golf tournament or a softball game. It’s a huge part of what we get to do. We have a platform to speak [and] my wife and I chose this foundation to support. It keeps getting bigger and better.”

Brian McCann Atlanta Braves Catcher the press box and kind of get away from everybody. My two youngest ones are 7 and 8 and they don’t even keep score. We’re concentrating on discipline and having a good time,” Jones said.

When asked why he joined McCann in his philanthropy, Jones said, “I think we all try to scratch each other’s back when it comes to our personal causes. [We want to] raise some money, raise some awareness and find a cure for cancer.”

The dust has settled on the mound but once it’s cleared off, it will really hit Jones that he is no longer playing for the Braves. However he’s been the face of the organization for so long that he can’t

stay completely away from the Braves and, he will give it a few more months before he shows up to see his old team. “[It will] probably [be around] spring training. That will probably be when I need to go on a trip, just kind of let them get started without me.

I’m sure I’ll make an appearance during spring training,” said Jones.

Jones may be retired but that didn’t meant he was going to take it easy at the plate, although he wasn’t too certain about how strong his performance would be at the softball charity event.

“I’m going to play. I don’t know how good it’s going to look,” Jones laughed.

Panthers seek strong season in rebuilding process

By LATRICE WILLIAMS lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

Hawley.

The reshuffled regions will present the Panthers with new teams to compete against yet the Panthers will see a couple of familiar faces from last season, including Oconee County High School.

The only team in their region from a year ago that stood in their way was North Oconee High School. Therefore, Jackson County will have to get adjusted to new competition but can be one of the newcomers to make a statement early on.

“Oconee has everybody back and they have a Florida State University signee so they are a solid group. Our objective is to be one of the final four teams in the region and make it to the state tournament. We are going to have to win some region games to make that happen to put us in a good position,” said Hawley.

The Panthers went just 1115 in the regular season, but their competition shouldn’t

be fooled by their number of wins and losses. Jackson County suffered just two losses in region play and will Reconstructing a team can look to match or exceed those be hard to do and the Jacknumbers this year. son County Comprehensive “We were 8-2 in the league.

High School girls’ basketball We placed second in the team is in the process of startleague last year, which was ing over after losing a strong the best finish probably in lineup from last season.

10 years. We lost our first The Panthers moved to reeight games but, we lost probgion 8-AAA and will break into ably 70 percent of our scoring the season with a scrimmage from the year before. All of game against Apalachee High the games were really close,” School at AHS at 5 p.m. on said Hawley.

Nov. 13, and will open region “It’s just a matter of us getplay against Elbert County ting all the pieces together.

High School in a 6 p.m. home I think we’ll always kind of game on Dec. 11. start behind because I have Jackson County will be so many kids that play softknocking off the rust for a ball and volleyball and that little while due to the fact that kind of thing so it kind of takes none of their athletes play us a little longer to get all of basketball year round. This is the pieces together. We’re exa team that is not expected to tremely happy with the way come out too fast, but not too we finished last year,” Hawslow either. ley said.

“None of our kids play Hawley doesn’t shy away basketball outside the seafrom stiffer competition. In son. Their shooting is going fact, he prefers his team play to improve as the year goes tougher games in hopes of on,” said Head Coach John them getting stronger within their division.

“Even though our record doesn’t show it, last year we did have an outstanding year, especially in our league. We always play really tough people in the tournaments. I like to play tougher competition. I want to get the kids ready for their league play. There was only one team we didn’t beat and that was North Oconee, who won our league last year,” Hawley stated.

For the Paper It’s never easy to Junior Victoria Woods will add her experience to the court and replace veterans from the previous season, should be one of the leaders for the Panthers.

but Hawley has a group of all-stars returning that should have a great impact on the floor. “[A couple of starters that are returning are] Victoria Fontana, who played softball and, was a first team league player last year. She averaged about 12 points a game. We have Mason Garland back, who played softball. She [averaged] about five rebounds a game last year.”

Last season, the Panthers nearly garnered a spot in the state tournament, but came up just one game short. However, Hawley knows he has a team of fighters who will bring their a-game this year.

“They really get after it.

They are aggressive kids.

They play hard. We were one game away from being in the state tournament last year,” said Hawley.

Jackson County is not a team with a lot of height, as everyone is less than 6 feet tall; however, they will look to utilize their collective talent in other ways to set the tone for their game.

“Our biggest player is 5’9.

We just don’t have the size.

We’re going to be an up-tempo team this year. If we have to play a half court game, it’s going to be a disadvantage for us because of our size. We need to try and create turnovers in the open court,” said Hawley.

Despite not knowing what the season holds, Hawley says he is ready to see his team take the court and fight for a top finish in their conference.

“I’m always excited. I’m a basketball junkie. I just relish all the moments that go along with the season,” said Hawley.

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Senior Victoria Fontana, a First-Team All-League player, averaged more than 10 points a game last season and will need to secure double-digits in each game for JCCHS this year.

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Junior Mason Garland will be looked to for second chance points as she averaged five rebounds a game last season for the Jackson County Panthers.

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Holiday season: A time for families to gather Now that Halloween is over and November is in full swing, it is time to gear up and get excited for the holiday season.

At the end of November, we’ll celebrate Thanksgiving, Farah and shortly thereBohannon after, Christmas Columnist will be upon us.

These are two special months that revolve around family, love and festivities.

This past weekend, Nov. 2-4, the Jefferson Civic Center was the host site of the kickoff of the holiday season.

The Jefferson Holiday Market was chocked full of vendors who sell holiday-themed items such as artwork, food items, jewelry, candles, furniture and more. It was a great way to kickstart the holiday season as well as benefit those in our community who need help. Admission proceeds benefit Wellspring Camp, which is a camp designed for adults and children with special needs and disabilities.

The men and women who shopped at this festive market were particularly excited about the approaching holidays. Genevieve, of Braselton, is the most excited about decorating her home.

“I love the warmth the decorations give to my home. The decorative turkeys and pinecones around Thanksgiving and the sparkling tree at Christmas time make my family excited and motivated to celebrate these holidays,” Genevieve said. “It is not just the decorations that my family loves, but the act of decorating the house together as a family. It is a great way to spend quality time together while making our home festive for the holidays.”

Melissa, of Hoschton, is particularly fond of cooking during both Thanksgiving and Christmas.

“I love cooking for my family over the holidays. I enjoy spending the day in the kitchen making everyone’s favorite things with love. However, the best part about spending long hours in the kitchen is when my daughters are by my side, helping me. We laugh, joke, make a huge mess and taste test everything. It is a special time for me since they are in college and are not living at home with me anymore. We have plenty of time to catch up and discuss everything under the sun,” she said.

Sarah, of Winder, loves having a beautiful Christmas tree in her living room during the holiday season.

“I absolutely love my Christmas tree each year. My family and I place it in our living room on Nov. 1 and it does not come down until after New Year’s Day. We spend an entire evening adorning it with lights, candy canes and sentimental ornaments. I love seeing my children’s faces light up as they go through the ornaments every year and remember the special memories from each one.

“We sip my husband’s famous hot chocolate, listen to Christmas carols, decorate the tree and just enjoy each other’s company. It truly is magical,” Sarah said.

Each attendee of the Jefferson Holiday Market loves the holidays for different reasons, whether it be decorations, cooking or a Christmas tree.

Some mentioned they were fans of eating a lot of turkey and desserts. Some love the shopping and giving of gifts to loved ones.

They may all be different reasons, but all had the same theme — being together with loved ones. Genevieve loves decorating for the holidays with her family. Melissa loves cooking with her daughters. And Sarah loves decorating the Christmas tree with her children and husband.

It truly is a beautiful thing to see so many people in the community excited about spending quality time with loved ones this holiday season. Just walking around the holiday market and talking with people about their special holidays got me even more excited about the holidays ahead.

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

Ho-ho-holiday market

By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com Boo’s Beads & Bunnies is the name of the entrepreneurial efforts of 10-year-old Emma “Boo” Meadows of Commerce.

She was perhaps the youngest participant in the Nov. 2-4 Jeffer-

son Holiday Market held at the Jefferson Civic Center.

With her hot glue gun and her inspiration, the youngster was at work with her mother Brandi at her side.

After catching a bunch of beads in New Orleans, Emma said she decided to put her creative side to

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Emma Meadows, top L, works on a piece; top, R, Sara Harness shows off a gourd creation; above, Santa talked about his busy workshop and greeted visitors young and old.

Santa Claus and sales at the Jefferson Civic Center

work, crafting designs in frames that would show off the colorful beads. She said her mother had gotten a small framed bead picture from a friend and she decided she would try her hand at the business world.

She also has some baby Angora bunnies which she is raising to sell.

For Ellen Rodgers, soft drink and beer bottle tops are the components in her designs of desktop caddies, wall hangings in fish shapes and even earrings.

Living in Athens, Rodgers also has a Christmas tree design that uses green bottle tops for the tree background. Other color bottle tops service as ornaments.

When Sara Harness’ house began filling with the sculpted and painted gourds she fell in love with, her daughter suggested she try selling her work at the Jefferson Holiday Market four years ago. When her hobby of taking pieces of nature and bringing it indoors for a purpose such as a candle holder, a carved box or a fruit basket had become addictive, Sara’s Studio in Winder became a chance to market her

creative designs. With husband Tom assisting her at the booth, she found this was another successful year. Sara’s Studio is at her home in Winder.

Mike Morrison was talking up some Crack on a Cracker from Redneck Brands. Redneck Chefs offered an array of salsas, sauces, jams and more. Morrison said he’s the chef and his son is the redneck, although the younger Morrison may tell the story a bit different. Morrison was full of short stories and one-liners aimed at getting folks to separate themselves from their cash. “One taste and you’ll be handing over your money,” said Morrison of the Cajun Candy, which he swears is highly addictive.

Opa’s Workshop brought over a number of handcrafted barn board furniture pieces made by Stephen J. Ferm of Winder. He gets his wood from Mt Yonah Lumber and uses the pre-beam one-eighth inch yellow pine boards to make chests, tables and even custom designed pieces.

See more from the Jefferson Holiday Market at ClickThePaper.com

Relay For Life kickoff: Seeing purple Let’s get purple!! Dress in as much purple as you can and join us as Relay For Life of BraseltonHoschton, sponsored by Northeast Georgia Health Systems, kicks off its third season of fundraising in the fight against cancer on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Braselton Community Room.

“We have two terrific new chairpeople, Jennifer Kidd of Braselton and Jessica Worley of Hoschton,” Smith says Kellie Scott, Community Manager of the American Cancer Society.

“Both of these volunteers are tremendously passionate about bringing cancer awareness to our communities and getting people on board in the fight against cancer. They are ready to bring the Relay For Life of BraseltonHoschton to the next level,” she said.

Scott also announced honorary chairs for

the 2013 Relay will be Martha Martin and Jacob Smith. The honorary chairs will be presented at the kickoff event and are also participating in the Nov. 17 parade festivities. Relay For Life will have a float.

Scott and members of the Relay commit- Martin tee have already spent a considerable amount of time in the community and have been thrilled with the reception received from both businesses and schools alike.

“Very few can say they have not been affected by cancer,” said Scott. “It’s a common thread that brings a community together while raising awareness and funds to eradicate a merciless disease.”

Everyone is encouraged to attend the 2013 Relay For Life kickoff.

“Dinner will be served as we recap 2012, hear awesome survivor stories, give away door prizes and have an all around great time,” said Scott. “2012 Teams, come join us as we celebrate your accomplishments. New teams and prospective teams, please come and learn what the purple craze is about.

“Most importantly, please join us as we Celebrate. Remember.

Fight Back.”

Team registration is now open online.

Teams registered prior to Nov. 8 will be recognized at the kickoff celebration. Simply go to relayforlife.org/bhga and get set up.

The person dressed in the most purple will win a special prize, according to Scott, who announced purple bows will be sold in 2013.

Celebrate at Mayfield visitors center

By KATIE JUSTICE kjustice@clickthepaper.com

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Mayfield Dairies Visitors Center closed last fall and Zoey Keber and her mom were among the final tour-takers. When the center reopens on Friday morning, Scottie Mayfield will be on hand to provide the first tour for the reopening celebration.

After a year long hiatus, the Mayfield Dairy Visitor Center in Braselton is holding its grand reopening on Friday, Nov. 9.

Beginning at 9 a.m. the visitor center’s doors reopen to the public with the official ribbon cutting scheduled for 10:05 a.m.

From then on, the day will be filled with fun, games, and ice cream of course. A variety of Mayfield flavors will be available for sampling including seasonal ice cream favorites, such as Peppermint Stick and Snow Cream®.

The games begin at 10:15 a.m. with the tallest ice cream cone contest, in which local elected officials will compete to out-scoop each other with the height of their cones.

Also, ice cream eating contests, milk “chug-a-lug” contests and even frozen T-shirt contest will take place throughout the day.

At 10:40 a.m., Scottie Mayfield will host the first tour. Additional tours will be held throughout the day.

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Hoschton arts council hosting holiday events Have you accumulated a lot of items around your house or inherited a lot of stuff you don’t know what to do with?

Consider taking Robbie Bettis’ upcoming class offered through the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 15, Bettis takes the participant through the steps of planning an estate sale or having an on-site auction and other options for this problem. She emphasizes the important of knowing the value of items to get the most money for your items.

Participants are encouraged to bring items for our own “Antique Road Show.”

Lunch is included in the registration fee of $40 for members of the HHAC and $50 for nonmembers.

Another upcoming offering at the center is a Fall Leaf Class, especially designed for children between the

ages of 7-10. Astra Graham has worked with children for years on numerous art projects. The fee for the noon to 4 p.m. class set for Nov. 17 is only $25 which includes supplies and a drink.

Terri Estes will get each participant ready to go home with a wisteria vine and reed basket at the end of a threehour class, which begins at 10 a.m. on Nov. 17. This is a unique object that you will enjoy for years to come or give to someone as a handmade Christmas gift. The cost of the class is $65 for members and $85 for nonmembers and a $5 supply fee is paid the night of the class.

To register for any of these classes, call Robbie Bettis at 770-540-1099 or call Donna Bailey at Auction Ventures at 706-654-2693 Tuesday through Friday.

Visit www.hoschtonheritageartscouncil.com for more information on joining

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The Braselton-Hoschton Plein Air Event, held for the first time in October, included a dinner held for artist participating in the event at the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center. Standing, back, L-R, Tamara McElhannon of Atlanta, Lynn Page of Hoschton, Bobbie Austin of Social Circle, Susan Wilkerson of Jefferson, Carol Tanner of Hoschton and Teddy Lohmeier of Jefferson. Seated, front, L-R, Robbie Bettis, Persident of the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council, Sandra Stephens of Hoschton, Tina Nocera of Winder and Braselton Town Manager Jennifer Dees. See more on Plein Air at ClickThePaper.com or other classes offered and events scheduled at the Arts Center, located at 74 White St., in Hoschton.

Holiday market is planned in Hoschton

Braselton Gallery sets Nov. 10 grand opening

By KATIE JUSTICE kjustice@clickthepaper.com

The Braselton Gallery opened its doors at 36 Frances St., in historic downtown Braselton, to its first visitors on Saturday, Oct. 27, and Debra Swantek Brooks is the woman behind the gallery.

“We have so many master artists in this community. I really just wanted to shed some light on Jackson County,” said Brooks.

The Braselton Gallery contains work from Brooks, along with Terri Estes, Astra Graham, Lillian Hicks, Lynn Wallace Page and Martha Moore.

Paintings, drawings, ceramics, jewelry and handwoven baskets by these local artists are all on display.

“I want this to be a very collaborative space where people can come and do work and hang out, very low key,” said Brooks, who

just wants visitors to have a good time.

The Braselton Gallery will host a variety of activities and classes, which is listed on its website at braseltongallery.com.

Brooks is also seeking additional local artists to add to the collection. Interested artists are encouraged to stop by the gallery or email Brooks at debra@BraseltonGallery. com. Visit www.BraseltonGallery.com The Braselton Gallery is open to the public from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

The gallery’s grand opening will be on Saturday, Nov. 10, after the lighting of the Braselton Christmas tree, with wine and cheese and other snacks.

Artist Lillian Hicks will be hosting Introduction to Jewelry Beading demonstration all day Nov. 10, and, for $5, Braselton Galery visitors can make and take home their own beaded bracelet.

A holiday market, featuring items from artists and artisans, is planned for Dec. 1-2 at the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center. The market will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, and from 15 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2.

Interested artists and ar-

tisans are invited to rent a table for only $15 and will be limited to one table or area equivalent to a 6x6 space.

Only handmade items are accepted. Email hhac55@ yahoo.com to obtain a form or to get more information.

Space is limited.

General admission for the public is free. Holiday items will be located on the first and second floors and handicapped accessibility is limited due to the historical home of the Arts Center, located at 74 White St., in Hoschton.

Unveiling, open house event

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Hoschton artist Re’gie Kennedy, owner of Beaux Art and Design Academy in Hoschton, unveiled the family crest she created for Lynn Page, R, winner of the crest and research of the Page family tree by Kennedy’s historian husband, William G. Kennedy. Below, Kennedy presented Page with the family history he put together as a part of the Hoschton Heritage Art Council fundraiser. Her academy is located at 4188 Highway 53, Suite 102, in Hoschton. She is currently offering eight art classes including beginning and advanced painting. Check out Beaux Art and Design Academy on Facebook and see ClickThePaper.com.

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Visit Debra Swantek Brooks at Braselton Gallery where she and other artists are displaying their work and instruction is being provided.

COMMUNITY EVENTS In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center is hosting basket weaving class at McDaniel Farm on McDaniel Road in Duluth.

The class, set from 10:20 a.m. until noon

on Saturday, Nov. 17, will help participants gain insight into the early Creek and Cherokee people.

The cost is $10 per person, and pre-registration is required. Register at www.gwinnettEHC.org or by call 770-904-3500. sss

The next District 3 town hall meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the Braselton Community Room. sss The Braselton Downtown Development Authority is hosting A Toast

to Braselton on Nov. 13 at the Braselton-Stover House.

A wine tasting with a master wine steward and wines from the Chateau Élan and a dinner buffet catered by Cornbread and Caviar will be enjoyed along with live and silent auctions.

Tickets are available at

the Braselton Town Hall or from any DDA member. Raffle tickets are also available for threeday, four-night cruise to the Caribbean. Tickets are $5 each or six for $20. sss On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Crawford W. Long

Museum invites children ages 5 to 12 to participate in a miniature gingerbread house workshop from 1-3 p.m.

The cost is $5 a child for museum members or $7 for nonmembers.

At 4 p.m., the annual Jefferson Christmas Parade will begin in downtown Jefferson.

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Mike Beatty receives CARE Award at Boys & Girls Clubs luncheon From staff reports Georgia Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Mike Beatty recently received the 2012 Children Are the Reason for Excellence (CARE) Award at the Alliance and Regional Council of Boys & Girls Clubs awards luncheon.

Joyce Stevens, Department of Community Affairs board member from the Seventh Congressional District, and member of the State Housing Trust Fund Commission, presented the award.

The Alliance and Regional Council of Boys and Girls Clubs of Georgia present this annual award to an individual, donor or corporation to recognize outstanding efforts that impact the lives of children who need us most. Over the years, each recipient has made a significant difference for Boys & Girls Clubs across the State of Georgia.

Commissioner Beatty, through Georgia’s Community Development Block Grant Program, has played a pivotal role in providing the seed capital to leverage private funds for the construction of Boys & Girls Clubs fa-

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cilities in Georgia communities. CDBG funds can be used to construct publically-owned facilities in low-to-moderate-income neighborhoods.

“I’m honored by this award,” said Commissioner Beatty, “but more importantly, I’m proud of the partnerships between communities and the Boys and Girls Clubs, working together to improve the lives of children in Georgia, and I’m proud of the department’s role in helping to fund these projects.”

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L-R: Dan Menefee, Boys and Girls Club of Chattahoochee Valley; Commissioner Beatty; Joyce Stevens, DCA Board member; Duane Hinshaw, Boys and Girls Clubs of America

The Oct. 20 Braselton Bash at YearOne raised $600 for Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring.

“Thanks to YearOne and the Hot Rodders Children’s Charity which raised $600 for Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring at the car show,” said Lisa Stephens, executive director of the friendship-based, in-school mentoring program which matches volunteer adult role models with carefully selected students in need of a mentoring relationship.

The mission of Lindsay’s Legacy is to guide children and youth toward personal and academic success through mentoring and friendship.

“In the United States today, nearly half of the youth population want or need mentors to help them reach their full potential, and many adults say they’re willing to become mentors,” said Stephens. “However, due to capacity limitations, there are still many

students waiting for formal mentoring relationships.”

According to Stephens, the average cost per child per year for a mentor match is $1,000 for a school-based mentor program.

“Lindsay’s Legacy has been able to serve students since 2005 in the Jackson County for much less than the national average,” said Stephens. “We can support a mentor/ mentee match for one year for approximately $250 for each match. We aim to increase the financial stability of our program in order to better serve more students effectively for years to come.”

“We sincerely appreciate the generosity of YearOne, and Hot Rodders Children’s Charity for their contribution to this local non-profit organization serving children and youth right here at home, in our community,” said Stephens.

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Two points with the same general meaning, skewed Dear Margo: I agree with you 99 percent of the time, but I think you gave only a partial answer concerning the possibly incestuous twins.

You wrote, “And really, it is their business. Should your worst fears be the reality, it is no reflection on your family.” That was the recent assertion of a Hollywood director making a movie about incest: It’s just an alternative lifestyle! No judging!

Yesterday I read an article by a psychiatrist saying that incest is not just an alternative lifestyle. Normal people do not fall in love with their siblings and express that love sexually. When incest occurs, it is because of deep childhood harms that occurred, and it’s always a sign that someone needs help. Fast.

I agree with you that just because they live together does not mean it’s incest.

Twins are very, very close, and I think the bonds are stronger than between singleton siblings, so she

Dear Margo shouldn’t jump to conclusions.

But if it is incest, it isn’t just a MYOB situation. Her siblings need help, and not to save the family’s image, but to save them. Incest is taboo for a reason. — Concerned Dear Con: I agree with most of what you say, but there is one key misunderstanding.

Either I didn’t make the point clearly enough or you extrapolated, but unlike the director, I in no way think incest is “an alternative lifestyle choice.” (Misinformed crackpots say the same of homosexuality.) I just said there is no proof, and to assume aberrational behavior

does a disservice to the twins when their living arrangement may have nothing to do with sex.

Should incest be verifiable, then you and I would see eye to eye that mental health help is indicated. We also agree that severe family dysfunction is at the root of such deviation, making it true that, like charity, incest begins at home. — Margo, illuminatively Dear Margo: I have little kids, two girls and a boy, ages 3, 4 and 6. The older two are starting to ask questions about the difference in their “wee-wees,” where babies come from, etc.

I believe in being truthful and straightforward with children, but I feel I need guidance as to what to say and how to say it. My own mother couldn’t quite manage “the talk,” so I learned from other kids, and I must say, later on, I wished the information had been trans-

mitted differently. Do you have any ideas about this?

— Jennifer in Chicago Dear Jen: There’s a wide selection of books geared to different age levels. Go to your library or browse online. I am for being direct — i.e., no nonsense about storks or angels bringing babies. There is, however, a limit to what young children can take in when it comes to details.

There’s an old joke that states the problem perfectly.

A youngster asks his mother: “Where did I come from?”

She starts explaining fallopian tubes, eggs, sperm, and the kid cuts her off and says, “No, I mean, where did I come from? Timmy came from Cleveland.”

So good luck discussing the birds and the bees. (As to why those two species became the euphemism for sex, I have no idea, since one lays eggs and the other makes honey.) — Margo, thoughtfully

WORKING IT OUT

Dear Margo: Most of my family members, with the exception of myself, are well to do and have successful careers and lovely homes.

They are in the habit of giving donations to charities rather than actual presents on gift-giving occasions, because if any of them needs anything, they can afford to go out and buy it.

The charitable contributions are a lovely and generous practice. However, recently a family member gave money, in my name, to a charity whose conservative values I do not agree with.

I came unglued, the stuff of real family legend. I was told I cannot dictate what “gifts” I get. But I think that if my name is to be associated with it, I should at least get to request a favorite organization. Do I, or should I, have any right to request that donations in my name not go to such organizations? — Katy Dear Kat: What an interesting question. I feel your

pain and understand your pique. Having such different values from the conservative organization that received “your” contribution would make Jesus want to drink gin from a cat dish, to swipe a phrase from Anne Lamott.

When it’s an occasion — birthday, anniversary, etc.

— you can’t really request where the donation will go.

The only time such direction is proper is in an obituary.

What you can do, however, when you hear from this organization (and you will, because now you are on their list) is to respond with a note asking that you be removed from their mailings because you are not in agreement with their goals. — Margo, decorously Dear Margo is written by Margo Howard, Ann Landers’ daughter. All letters must be sent via the online form at www.creators.com/dearmargo.

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

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Katie Justice The Paper

Evan Breakspear and York Delloyd practice approaching difficult conversations with the help of JCCHS teacher Natalie Smith.

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McKenzie Parr, Jose Alex Torres, Kelcie Zimmer and Kristin Betz discuss their strengths as leaders.

Learning leadership lessons

By KATIE JUSTICE kjustice@clickthepaper.com What’s a leadership mindset?

That’s exactly what 46 Jackson County high school sophomore and junior students learned on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

The students gathered at the Gordon Street Center to participate in the first of eight sessions designed to promote leadership and community involvement.

“A goal of our Jackson Student Leadership is to train student teams who will model, promote and facilitate leadership within their school and community,” said Todd Shultz, Jackson County Director of Career, Technical and Agriculture Education, or CTAE. Jackson County Comprehensive High School and East Jackson High School each chose 23 students to take part in a leadership training

program.

During the first year, student training sessions will include “Building a Leadership Mindset,” “Building Team Leaders,” “Building Leadership Habits” and “Building Leadership Change.”

In their second year, student will be taught lessons involving ethics, communication, vision and culture.

The students attended their first session, “Building a Leadership Mindset,” on Oct. 24.

School Superintendent Dr. John Green led the day’s lesson with a series of PowerPoint and video presentations, discussions and activities.

As he introduced students to the six concepts of a leadership mindset, courage, authenticity, service, truthfulness, love and effectiveness, he encouraged the students to recognize their own strengths and

weaknesses.

For JCCHS junior Evan Breakspear, figuring out his strength is effectiveness was easy, “because I try to get things done as best and as fast as possible.”

Students were also taught the importance of emotional intelligence, self awareness, self management, social awareness, understanding trust and reserve judgment.

“Students are very powerful resources if they have the tools to do things the appropriate way,” said Green.

The hope of the program is that those participating in it will take what they have learned and pass it along to their peers.

“We’re just getting started. As you build a significant number, the more kids become connected to leadership thinking and the more of an improvement we can make,” said Green.

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Jackson County Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Green discusses the values of emotional intelligence with the students.

“I’m interested to see how much we can change [our schools] in the three years we have in it,” said JCCHS sophomore Chelsey Bell.

“This program will empower students to positively lead others. The student leaders will be directly in-

volved in identifying areas of need and make recommendations for school improvement.

In addition, student will be committing to their peers to lead and foster leadership in others,” said Shultz.

Student Advisory Council includes Watson, McEachin, Walls

By KATIE JUSTICE kjustice@clickthepaper.com Three area high school students earned spots on the State Superintendent Dr. John Barge’s Student Advisory Council for 2012-2013.

Juliann Watson from Jefferson High School, Sheena McEachin of East Jackson High School and Allison Walls of Flowery Branch High School were chosen out of 750 applicants based on the strength of their answers to an the Watson question of what could be done to

improve Georgia’s schools. Applicants also included a list of extracurricular activities they participated in, as well as a list of honor they had received during high school.

“I applied to the Advisory Council because I thought it would be a great opportunity to meet with students from different parts of the state and discuss how we believe Georgia’s schools could be improved,” said Watson from JCCHS. “I know the superintendents aren’t always able to see what

goes on day to day,” she said. “So we’ll be bringing up things that they might not be aware of, not just with my school or even my community but the whole state of Georgia,” said Walls of Flowery Branch.

The three students are part of a 50 member council.

“I’m extremely honored that I was selected as one out of 750 students because those other 749 students were some of the best students in Georgia,” said Watson.

“It was very difficult to choose the members of the Student Advisory Council because there were so many great applications,” Superintendent Barge said in a news release.

“I’m excited about working with this group of students because I know they will be prepared to share their ideas to make education work for all students.”

“Education provides the foundation for the next generation,” said Allison Walls. “I know that may sound cliché but it’s true. What you learn now and what you’re applying now will stay with you for the rest of your life, so I think it’s important to build that strong foundation.”

The Student Advisory Council will have its first meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the Georgia Department of Education in Atlanta.

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Jobs 200 230-General Sales Agents

SALES REPRESENTATIVE The Times is seeking enthusiastic and eager professionals to join the established and experienced team in place.

Desire to sell in a team environment and seek new business is an absolute must. An individual with high energy and assertive work ethic along with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fluid environment daily will fit into our sales territory partnerships well. Dependable track record on attendance and attention to details will assure success.

Self-starter and self-motivated toward the senior account executive business plan will produce the highest

PROFESSIONAL SALESPERSON Southeast’s largest pre-owned Dealer seeking professional motivated person for immediate hire.

Experience required.

Pay while in training.

US AUTO SALES ofc: 678-450-0400 Call for interview

233-Maintenance Growing plastics co. needs maintenance technician for HDPE & PET blowmolding.

Plastics experience required. 15 min from Mall of GA. Good pay & benefits. Call for appt. PMI Hoschton, GA 800-562-3626

235-Management Asst. Marina Mgr. position available on Lake Lanier, Georgia.

Will assist in the day-to-day operations of one of the most famous marinas in the country.

Applicant should possess excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills as well as a strong ability to learn, adapt, and grow in a challenging and fun environment. Marina background and/or general boating knowledge a plus.

Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, 401k, paid vacation and sick leave. Email resume to info@holi daylakelanier.com or fax to 770-945-0857.

240-Medical The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: Physician Assistant Neurosurgery Gainesville Precert Financial Advocate (Precert & financial counseling exp reqd) Neurosurgery Gainesville Registered Vascular Tech Vascular Surgery Gainesville Check In (Mon-Fri; 8am-4pm) Oncology Gainesville Licensed Practical Nurse (2) (P/T; Pre-and Post op exp. Recovery exp.

IV exp) Vascular Surgery Gainesville RN (2) (P/T; conscious sedation, working in procedure room) Vascular Surgery Gainesville Radiology Tech (P/T or PRN; C arm and interventional procedures exp) Vascular Surgery Gainesville Check in/ Registration (Minimum 1yr exp.

Span/English a plus) Vascular Surgery Gainesville LPN (Minimum 1 yr exp Span/English a plus) Bariatrics Gainesville Frnt Off Supervisor (Previoius supervisory & coding exp req) Neurosurgery Gainesville LPN or Med. Asst Family Medicine Oakwood Registered Mammographer (Position is PRN) Imaging Dept Gainesville Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner (Surgical assist exp req’d) General Surgery Gainesville Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistnt (Exp with lasers, injecting Botox, Dysport, facial filler and other cosmetic procedures req. P/T1 day per wk) Laser & Aesthetics Oakwood Front Office Check Out

240-Medical (Mon-Fri, 8:30am5:30pm Must speak English/Spanish) Neurosurgey Gainesville All positions are full time unless noted.

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

Spanish/English skills desirable. Interested candidates may submit resumes via fax to 770-535-7445 Attn: Employment E-mail to: HR@longstreet clinic.com or complete an application at 725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., Suite 270, Gainesville, GA 30501. For additional info about the Longstreet Clinic., P.C., please visit our website: www.long streetclinic.com Hi-Tech Healthcare in Gainesville, is seeking a F/T Customer Service/ Intake Person DME exp a plus, but not required. Please fax resume to: 770-536-7640 or email to: chandler.alan1@gmail. com

LPN- Mon-Fri, F/T. Fast paced internal Med office, in Gainesville. Must have strong typing skills, be detail oriented, able to multi task and able to assess patient needs/symptoms based upon data collected. Must assist provider with exam & procedures.

Fax resume to: 770-503-0183 or E-mail: mkdwyer@ bellsouth.net Attn: Human Resources Busy medical practice is seeking phone receptionist for full time.

Interested candidates may submit their resumes via fax to 678-971-6065 or email to: nephrologymanager@ yahoo.com. Attn: Employment. For additional info about Kidney Care Center of GA, please visit our website: www.kidneycarega.c om

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RNs/CNAs/LCSW United Home Care a proud member of the UHS-Pruitt family of providers, invites healthcare professionals to join our team of dedicated quality caregivers as the best gets even better. We currently have the following openings available for Hall and Lumpkin county.

•RN Case Managers - FT •RNs -WE/S/S/M •RNs - PRN •LCSW - PT Home Health experience is required.

Electronic point of care documentation.

We are offering exciting new growth opportunities with competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package for full time employees.

To learn more, please email your resume to jmcconnell@uhs-pruitt .com Find More Career Opportunities Online at: www.URReady.com EOE/M/F/D/V

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Help Wanted

JOIN US FOR A JOB FAIR NOV. 10, 2012 9am-11am Free Chapel North Campus 1290 McEver Rd Gainesville, GA Now Hiring For The Following Positions: •Machine Oper.

•Forklift Operators •Maintenance (Building/Mfg) •Machinists •Material Handlers •Welders •Assemblers ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE Axiom Staffing Group 5857 Spout Springs Rd., Suite 302 Flowery Branch, GA. 30542 678-866-8800 axiomstaffing.com CDL Drivers Needed! Crystal Springs Suwanee needs Route Sales Reps; Safely operate company vehicle.

Heavy lifting required. Apply at www.water.com or call 770.277.4847 NOW HIRING FOR: •CNC Machinist Min 2yr exp.

•Robotic & MIG Welders •Forklift Drivers •Credit/Collections Clerk Submit resume to: gbugg@hcwagner.ak ken.com

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Help Wanted TECHNICIAN/LUBE TECH. needed F/T. Apply in person at: Carriage Kia, 2815 Browns Bridge Rd. Gainesville, GA. No phone calls please!

250Offices/Clerical Customer Service Representative Wanted Experienced CSR wanted for small local publishing business. Temporary/ seasonal to start, but could turn into year-round position depending on needs/ performance. Must be a strong multitasking person, have excellent communication skills (phone & person), highly detail oriented, significant computer usage skills, a genuinely positive attitude, and a strong track record & work history with references to back up your qualifications.

E-mail resume/cover letter to: hr@ladcustompub.com

255-Part Time Help Wanted SAWNEE EMC is seeking a GCIL (Laborer Support) (part-time position) for support to our Operations- Equipment testing and other departments as needed. Candidate will be responsible for the disposal of metering equipment and related tasks. Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs., and occasionally 100 lbs. Requires high school diploma or equivalency; valid GA driver’s license.

Applicants must present completed Corporate application form prior to 5pm, November 13, 2012.

Application forms available at 543 Atlanta Rd., Cumming. EOE M/F/D/V. Drug-Free Workplace (www.sawnee.com)

270-Professional Executive Staff Position The Northeast Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America, has an immediate opening for an Executive Staff position.

Candidates must have good communications skills, be goal-oriented, and have at least a Bachelor's degree.

They must be willing to live and work in either Hall or Gwinnett County. This is an entry-level position that requires some travel and some night and weekend commitments. Salary is $36,000 per year plus benefits.

Experience with volunteer relationships, fundraising, and public speaking are preferred.

Please send a resume and cover letter to: Human Resources P.O. Box 399 Jefferson, Ga 30549 tselman@bsamail.org Gainesville State College accepting applications for the FT benefit eligible position of Foreign Language Lab Tutor on the Oconee Campus. Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or in another language with strong academic preparation in Spanish is preferred.

Tutoring and/or teaching experience preferred. For full description and application procedure visit our website www.gsc.edu and link Staff Positions.

Application deadline Nov. 20,2012. An AA/EEO Institution

280-Trades COMM’L HVAC Helpers/Installers needed. Transportation is a must. Please call 678-824-5020 ELECTRICIANS Must have minimum 5ys verfiable exp.

Tools, speak English & valid Driver’s Lic. Mon thru Fri, 9-4pm.

770-535-5544 WELDER/ FABRICATOR 3-5yrs Experience. Stainless Tig & Mig Welding.

Winder, GA Plant.

Send Resume to: carabay@yahoo.com

285-Truck Drivers Drivers REGIONAL RUNS GEORGIA DRIVERS HOME WEEKLY Start at .38/mile Class A CDL + 1 Yr.

Exp. 1-866-879-6593 www.landair.com AIM Your Career in the Right Direction Flatbed Drivers •$1500 SIGN-ON BONUS! •Weekends Off! •Hauling Aluminum to midwest& northeast •Avg 2500 Miles/Wk •Full Benefits & Top of the Line Equipt.

CDL-A & Flatbed Experience Required AIM INTEGRATED Call Now!

855-818-2956 www.AIMNTLS.com Driver

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

770-614-6022 or 1-877-GET-A-CDL Call and see if you Qualify in 5 minutes! dtruckschool.com Local Truck Drivers Class A-CDL. Weekend work required.

Hourly pay w/ overtime, some benefits.

Doraville company.

Need clean MVR and 3+ years experience.

770-409-8994

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

326-Cemetery Lots For Sale 3 PLOTS, near 401B & 402B in Rose Garden area of Memorial Park.

At $1400/each.

Linda 864-980-1773 or Lisa 770-287-8227 at Memorial Park.

345-Furniture 1930’s BEDROOM SUITE, 6 pc ornate, twin beds, box spring & mattress included, $2000 obo; (2) adjustable iron CANDLEABRAS, $100 ea or $175/pair.

678-200-8815 ESTATE SALE Fully Furnished Home.

Appliances, Pool Table, Etc. All must Go! 770-654-2834 KITCHEN TABLE, natural color wood table top and seat tops, black legs, 60”x36”, about 10 yrs old, good cond., $75.

South Hall area 770-561-5308 QUEEN SETPillow-top, Brand New! $175. Still in plastic. Delivery avail 678-617-7353 SUEDE SOFA (NEW) Country cupboards, headboard, much more. Were $399$499. Now $149$249. 770-519-7301

• Seasonal Retail • Servers • Cashiers • Cooks •Dishwashers Finally a job that pays you what you’re worth!!!

Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, Paid Vacations Weekly Pay Apply in person at: Buford location Friendship Rd. off I-985 www.cracker barrel.com EOE

280-Trades WELDER POSITION Local mfg seeking Welder w/min 5yrs exp. in Mig, Tig, Stick for welding of stainless steel and/or carbon steel.

Position requires the reading of drawings, basic math, use of hand tools including hand grinder.

Education: High School diploma.

Benefits: 401K, health ins., paid vac, 40 hr. work wk & competitive hourly rate.

Apply in person: 5635 Thompson Bridge Road Murrayville, GA 30564 770-536-3679

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435-Houses for Rent Unfurnished

605-Boats & Marine

Kerosene Heater Toro. 100,000btu.

Floor model with NEW plug. $200/obo Generator 5000 watts. Like New. Only used 24 hrs. 2120 plugs & 2220 plugs. $300/obo Visa or M/C accepted 706-344-7283

$0 Application Fee 3BR/2BA HOMES All Appliances included.

NO RENT until January 1st

CIMMARRON 50 gallons of free gas when you buy the bass boat below!

15 ft, 50hp Yamaha mtr, trolling mtr, fish finder, vest, boat cvr, trailer. Lake Ready! $2,250. 770-718-7850 770-869-0020

Lumber- Yellow Pine Rough or dressed & tongue & grooved; •Rough Hardwood Lumber •Pine & Hardwood & Compost Mulch.

Retail or Wholesale.

Mt. Yonah Lumber Co., Cleveland, GA 706-865-2422

380-Pets & Supplies DACHSHUND Puppies, 6 Weeks old $250. Call Kim 706-968-9165 Sold as "Pets Only"no papers GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies, AKC, with first set of shots. $500. Call 678-989-9522 SHIH-TZU Pup. CKC Female. 8wks. 1st shots/wormed $350 YORKIE - Pup. Female 706-491-2436 706-599-6068 WEST GERMAN SHEPHERD AKC Pups, 7 wks old. 1st shots/wormed. Parents on premises 3 Fem, 1 male, $500 cash. 678-936-8538

353-Heavy Equipment NH 2004 LS 180.

Skidsteer. 670 hours with equipt. Good Cond. Lula, GA. 770-869-0852

365-Misc.

For Sale

$40 each 678-780-6392 BIG SCREEN TV, 63 inch Magnavox, exc. cond., $250.

770-374-1937 Electric RangeAmana self-cleaning, smooth surface; (2) Propane Tanks 50lbs & 30lbs $150/both; Treated Lumber- Finished 1x6x8’. $2.10/board Firewood- hardwood/kindling woodWill deliver small loads. 706-693-4520 ESTATE SALE. Antique furn., toys.

By appointment only.

770-744-8721

888-246-2803 countrysidelakelanier. com EHO WAC 2BR/1BA, appls., No dp. $560/mo. No pets. 770-536-2906 3/2 CITY, all brick, total elect. $875. 2 car gar/770-983-7040 3BR/2BA- Sardis w/2BR In-law suite. $1200. 770-714-1992 4031 Oliver Dr. 3/2, $800 + $800 dep. N. Hall. 770-354-9505 E. Hall- 3/2 Cute clean, full bsmt, paved drv. $850+ dep 706-201-9544 Lrg 5BR/3BA bsmt.

Great n’borhood.

Special at $1285/mo 770-539-4400 Maysville 3/2 ranch. all appls,. Handicap access. Option to buy. $950mo. Ready Now. 706-652-3366 or 706-340-3495

445-Lake Homes for Rent Lanier- Cabin, guest hse. 2/2, dock 6mo $1000. 724-316-3925

WE BUY TIMBER 706-865-2422

2BR/1BA $125wk We pay $100 toward utils.

No pet 770-289-9142

RELAY FOR LIFE BOOK, DVD & CD SALE Help “Team Times” Raise $ For The Cure Nov. 16th, 10a-4p.

Open to the public at The Times 345 Green St., NW Gainesville. 30501.

All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

No phone calls please

397-Yard Sale Yard & Moving Sale Fri & Sat, Nov 9 & 10, 9am-4pm., at 190 Doe Ridge, Hoschton GA. Furniture, Xmas decor, baby items, books, clothing, toys, tools, Etc.

Homes & Rentals 400 410-Apartments Unfurnished

$599.00 MOVES U IN!!

Brandon Place 2BR/2BA $675 Efficiency Apt $450 Spring Valley 1BR/1BA $575 up 2BR/2BA $725 up Call today- Dont delay Jacky Mathis 678-779-2687 1 & 2BR Apts Move in Special. Pets OK! Quiet community W. of Gainesville $480580. 770-883-8839 1-2BR Oakwood, $535 & up. www.callapartments. com 770-287-1456 2 BD 1 BA Apt Brwn Brdg Rd $480 + Dep Call 404-643-8302 2BR/1.5BA Buford Apts. Fall Special! $550/mo no App Fee + Bonus for 1st 5 apps. 678-765-0262 APT. BLOW OUT SPECIALS!!

1-3bdrms $495 1st 10 apps get bonus!

770-536-0508 DUPLEX APT in E. Hall behind YMCA, unfurn., $650. No pets. 770-539-9134 G’Ville- 1&2BR $550610. water/trash incld no pet 678-677-1898 NEWLY RENOVATED Townhomes for RENT. $875/Mo, 4BR / 3BA. Call (404)812-8913

415-Business Property for Rent 2 Bay Warehouse 500 SF, $175/mo 770-540-5339 3 Offices w/Conf. rm.

Great Central Loc. off Jesse Jewell Pkwy next to Advance Auto Parts.

Multiple mixed uses Handicap accessible.

Immed. occupancy $950mo David Pierce 770-530-2771

420-Condos For Rent 3/2 Quiet, Sardis $795m 770-654-1767 770-250-0174 3Bd 2Bth Clean, near N.Hall Sch. Nice area $800mo+sec dep. 2Bd 1 1/2Bth $685mo+sec dep.

Call 770-297-1691

425-Duplexes For Rent

610-RVs & Travel Trailers

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

770-714-1992 3BR/1BA, Water Included, 2 wks deposit, $150/wk North Hall Area, Call 770-540-5256 EAST HALL: 2br/2ba private lot, level yard $600 mo and $300 dep 770-536-5101 Reduced Rate Free Rent Starting at $85/wk. N. & S. Hall & Gainesville.

770-534-7596 LULA -2BR/1BA 5158 Whitehall Rd. $500/mo, $500/dep 678-316-8253 N HALL, 2BR/2BA, 2 storage bldgs, no smoking/pets. $140/wk; $300 dep Lease & Ref req’d 770-532-7226 N. HALL 3/2 DW very clean, no pets, 2 acs $170/wk; $350 dep.

770-536-3217

465-Roommates Wanted MEN-ONLY. Fur Br, All priv + Xtras Oakwd. 770-530-1110 ROOMMATE Hwy 53 West Gainesville.

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

470-Rooms for Rent Priv. Furn’d Room w/cable. No dep/util fees. $115 week.

678-943-5143

Homes & Real Estate 500 515-Condos for Sale Moving to Athens 2 CONDOS FOR SALE. ATHENS, GA 2BR/2BA, 1st floor, brick, close to campus, both are contracted until July 2013, great investment.

706-769-0413 706-255-5043 No agents

523-House for Sale BANK OWNED ON-SITE R.E. AUCTION GAINESVILLE Single Family Home 3900 Rosedale Cir 3BR/2BA, 1575 s/f.

Sale: Sat, Dec.1, 11am FREE BROCHURE 1-800-229-9793 AuctionServicesIntl. com 5% Buyers Premium Bruce Miller, CO-2488 ASI.FM-CO.02852

545-House for Sale - South Hall Open House Sell/Rent Fri/Sat/Sun, 12-4pm.

3804 Hilldale Rd. Oakwood, $119k/ $1100. 386-503-3933

575-Mobile Homes for Sale 3BR/2BA Mobile Home in Shope Park Rent to OWN $550 mo. TOTAL. Stove, frig, W&D hookup.

770-630-1834

Recreation 600

1BR-$425; 2BR $595. 3BR- $695 In City. 678-637-4052

605-Boats & Marine

FILL DIRT AVAIL. Mundy Mill Rd area.

770-540-3800

Myrtle St. 1/1 clean $150/wk $400/dp No pets 770-533-3029

GENERATORColeman. 3000 watt, 5.5 hp. $350.

770-967-3115

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37MPG. $9400 OBO. Call 706-776-5467 anytime.

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678-622-6050 Harley Davidson 1985. Low Rider FXSB-80. Low mileage and excellent cond. $4500. Call Jerry, 706-865-4664 HARLEY DAVIDSON 2002 Sportster XL. Limited Ed. 3200 orig miles. Mint Cond.

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Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 CHEVY 2005 Tahoe Z-71. 4x4, 1 owner. serv records, loaded.

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All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2010 Pathfinder LE, loaded, $23,988.

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765-Trucks CHEVY 1994 S-10, runs great, $3,488.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 DODGE 2007 Dakota.

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Exc Cond. 19,900 miles, $11,000.

770-983-3554 NISSAN 2003 Frontier Crew Cab, local trade, $8,988.

CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2012 Titan Crew Cab, $22,988.

All Credit OK CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335

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The Paper   | Thursday, November 8, 2012

Unemployment Insurance benefit “checks� phased out in Georgia All unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in Georgia are now being paid electronically. Paper checks are no longer being issued, according to the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL).

The GDOL has been mailing new UI Way2Go Debit MasterCardÂŽ to current recipients of UI benefits paid by paper checks. The debit cards became

effective Nov. 2. The continue to have that final paper check option. payments was made Nov. 1.

The complete transition to elecFor several years, UI tronic payment of recipients in Georgia unemployment benhave had the option efits will provide a of using direct bank faster, more reliable, deposits, rather than and more customerreceiving paper friendly method of checks. Currently, paying benefits, while there are approxi- significantly reducmately 118,000 UI ing the department’s recipients and about expense of distribut70 percent of them ing the payments.The use direct deposit. material and postal Those who prefer expense alone of direct deposit will issuing paper checks

is currently about Recipients will have the option of $19,000 per week. registering for elecElectronic payment tronic alerts when offers several benefits deposits are made to to recipients. They their accounts. They have access to the will be able to monifunds more quickly tor their accounts since mail delivery online to check baltime is eliminated. ances and review There is no risk of transactions. They can also speak directstolen or lost checks. ly with UI Way2Go The debit cards can customer service repbe used to make pur- resentatives, who are chases or get cash available around the back, just as with any clock. debit card. There is no merchant charge The UI Way2Go to the recipient for Debit MasterCardÂŽ use of the card. is operated by the

Go ProgramÂŽ and issued by Comerica Bank. The cards are accepted anywhere MasterCard is accepted and cash may be obtained with no fee from any MoneyPass ATM. The UI recipients will get instructions on how to activate the UI Way2Go Debit MasterCardÂŽ when they receive it. Complete information about the program is available at www.dol.state.ga.us.

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