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Work on EMS station is halted by court

BY LEANNE AKIN

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Motes’ order, filed in the office of Jackson County Clerk of Superior Court Camie W. Thomas, enjoins the county from any and all work on the station until further order of the court.

Although work has been under way on the site since September, there remain those who want the station moved closer to Jefferson while others argue that the West Jackson area is an area of population and commercial growth that needs the enhanced public safety protection.

The Board of Commissioners and staff have fielded questions about the siting of the station but another considered option was located near Highway 60.

Although the location for the county’s EMS Station #3 had already been approved

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The petition by four Jackson County men to force relocation of the EMS station in West Jackson will be heard in Superior Court on Dec. 10 and, until that time, no further work can be done on the station.

Keith Hayes Construction has already begun work on the project Albon E. Gilbert, Jerry Tate, James Lyle and Douglas C. Waters Sr., are the plaintiffs in the civil action which names the Jackson County Board of Commissioners are defendants. David C. Jones Jr., of Homer, is representing the four men.

The mandamus to halt construction work on the facility off Lewis Braselton Boulevard was signed Nov. 20y by Judge T. David

in a Nov. 7, 2011 meeting, Commissioner Tom Crow said the following month that he would still like the board to consider placing the station nearer to Highway 60.

In a 3-2 vote at a late December 2011 meeting, Chairman Hunter Bicknell was authorized to execute a supplemental agreement for $57,612.68 with E.R. Snell for graded aggregate base, curb and gutter, paving and striping at EMS Station #3. E.R. Snell was already working on the Zion Church Road rerouting project and with a 45-day extension and a check for $57,612.68, work got under way to prep for the station.

Crow expressed a desire for reconsideration of the site, but that did not come. Crow was joined by Commissioner Dwain Smith in opposing the contract amendment, but Commissioners Bruce Yates, Chas Hardy and

Hunter voted to proceed with the additional site work. Crow had previously supported the site on the donated land.

Crow contends the current new station location leaves too many Jackson County residents out of the 5-mile response radius which the American Heart Association suggests provides the best survivability for a heart attack patient.

Crow provided a breakdown of calls from 2006 and 2007 included in a memo from thenDepartment of Emergency Services Chief Chad W. Hope to then-County Manager Crandall O. Jones. “The data clearly indicate both on a partial year and complete year analysis — the potential to decrease response times and reach a greater geographical services

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Barrow hopes to tap Jock Connell as first manager

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Shown receiving the $500,000 Georgia Department of Community Affairs Community Development Block Grant check from DCA Commissioner Mike Beaty at a recent grant award ceremony are, L-R, Jackson County Manager Kevin Poe, Jackson County Commission Chairman Hunter Bicknell, Jackson County Boys & Girls Club executive director Michael Williams, Commissioner Beatty and Jim Shaw, a member of the Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors.

Jackson County Boys & Girls Club gets $500,000 DCA grant check The Georgia Department of Community Affairs recently awarded the awaited $500,000 Community Development Block Grant check to the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County.

The block grant will be used to help fund a new facility for the club in Jefferson.

The construction of the new Boys & Girls Club in Jefferson is a joint effort of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, Jackson County Board of Education, the City of Jefferson and the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County.

Along with the $500,000 block grant, the

Jackson County Board of Commissioners will provide most of the site work for the project and also finance the grant administration.

The Board of Education is providing the site which is adjacent to the existing Gordon Street club facilities, and Jefferson is providing the local inspection.

The balance of the funds for the construction, the design and construction observation services will be financed by the Boys & Girls Club.

“The Board of Commissioners is excited about being able to assist the Boys & Girls

Club in their endeavor to replace the existing facility that they currently operate their club out of so the children they serve from the commuinty can have a better environment in which to learn and play,” said Bicknell.

The Boys & Girls Club is hosting its annual Steak & Steak fundraiser at the Jefferson Civic Center on Thursday, Dec. 9.

Mike Beatty, a Jackson County native, will be the featured speaker.

For tickets to the Steak & Steak or more information, contact Michael Williams at 706-367-8553.

Jock Connell, former county administrator for Gwinnett County who is current consulting with Hall County, is the top pick of the Barrow County committee tapped with selecting that county’s first county manager.

Barrow County voters approved the move to a county manager Connell form of government, which also changed the role of commission chairman to be less involved in day-to-day operations as current Chairman Danny Yearwood as been during his four-year term which wraps up at year end.

Braselton’s Pat Graham, who will be taking the oath of office as the new commission chairman, was on the selection committee which released Connell’s name as the top selection.

The committee, which also included the six members of the Board of Commissioners, had until Nov. 27 release the names of the job’s top candidates but the other finalist for the post withdrew his name from consideration on Monday.

Human Resources director Charlie Feltshas been directed to enter into negotiations with Connell related to his required compensation package. Should an agreement be reached, approval of Connell’s appointment could come at the commission’s Dec. 11 meeting.

A University of Georgia graduate, Connell worked with the Gwinnett County government for 23 years, including five years as county administrator. His service with Gwinnett County concluded with his resignation in 2009.He has been serving as part-time consultant for Hall County since late 2011.

Studivant is Jackson County’s Woman of the Year for 2012

BY LEANNE AKIN AND ROXANE ROSE

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Annette Studivant makes her light shine whether she is on the job with the Jefferson Police Department, volunteering with the Jackson County Boys & Girls Club or Piedmont CASA or is busy with her work at Paradise AME Church.

The difference Studivant makes in the lives of others factored into her selection as Woman of the Year.

She was honored Nov. 14 by the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business luncheon held at the Braselton-Stover House.

“She holds a special piece of her heart dedicated to the advancement of women and children,” said Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Member Services Linda Foster, who introduced the Woman of the Year nominees.

Twyla Davis, Jennifer Dees, Tracy Jordan, Dallas Longworth, Tricia Massey, Deborah Mockus, Stacey Ramsey and Sarina Roth were also nominated. Davis, who has been assistant manager of Tanger Outlet in

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Commerce, was unable to attend as she was being transitioned into a management role in Texas.

As one of the judges, Foster said she and others on the panel were impressed by Studivant’s comment made at her interview: “Win or not, I feel I have already won because the work I do outside this room will continue.

I will continue to let my light shine and make a difference.”

The judges included Foster, 2011 Woman of the Year Emily Howell, 2010 Woman of the Year diAna Huckins, 2009 Woman of the Year Dee Lavender, 2008 Woman of the Year Martha Martin, Nicole Parker of Legacy Landscape and a member of the current Leadership Jackson class, and Chamber board member Kathy Wilbanks.

“When we started this program a few years ago, we had no idea how difficult it would be to select a winner each year,” said Foster, who said everyone was a winner because of what they mean to the community and especially to the Chamber.

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Annette Studivant has been honored as the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Woman of the Year. The recognition was announced at the recent Women in Business luncheon.

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With the City of Jefferson, Studivant’s administrative role includes city court and she is a member of the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council.

Studivant is a foster parent for two nieces and also serves as a member of the Adoptive and Foster Parent Association.

Involved with Women in Business and serving on the steering committee of Leadership Jackson as a Leadership Jackson alum, Studivant also “works tirelessly with young women in helping them develop into productive and successful citizens of Jackson County. She takes an open mind approach to continuing her education and training not only to be efficient in her job, but sets an exemplary direction for those she mentors.

“She feels it is important to be a model by her every day actions, which include respect, honesty, thoughtfulness and deep compassion for children and women,” said Foster.

U.S. Army Captain Caitlin Hinterman was the keynote speaker for the luncheon.

She commended the role of women in getting things done in society.

“I think every woman is a woman of the day, woman of the month, woman of the year. We all have our own obstacles and challenges,” said Hinterman. “It is amazing the loads we take on…but it’s not about the hours, it’s about the respect you earn.”

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Nominated for the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Woman of the Year award were Sarina Roth, Deborah Mockus, Tracy Jordan, Dallas Longworth, 2012 Woman of the Year Annette Studivant, Stacey Ramsey , Tricia Massey and Jennifer Dees. Twyla Davis is not pictured. Below, U.S. Army Captain Caitlin Hinterman was the keynote speaker of the luncheon. old when she was deployed to Iraq, and she had a number of challenges to face. First was being given a different assignment – postal – than she was trained for and then finding herself in charge of 23 others. She was one of four women in the platoon and the third to youngest in the group.

“I said to myself I can’t change these things, but I have to find a way to (be successful). So the goals I set were: Don’t let anyone get killed, accomplish the mission and earn the respect of the soldiers,” said Hinterman.

She spoke of how for a while she took charge, barked orders and got the job done but realized she didn’t have the respect of her platoon. She took a different approach and got in-

terested in hearing from her fellow soldiers and what they were going through. One was a mother of a young child.

Hinterman said she realized those soldiers were also people with lives back home.

Then she talked about her next challenge: Dealing with a culture that doesn’t acknowledge women in charge. Hinterman discussed how she maintained her command, with a male sergeant repeating everything she said to the foreign man who would only spoke to the man. Nonetheless, she said she would not allow herself to be deterred.“It was very degrading. A hard lesson to learn” [about how women in other countries are treated,” said Hinterman.

“What my soldiers know now is Captain Hinterman means business,” she said.

Airport manager may be in place by first of year Updated Capital Improvement Plan submitted

By KATIE JUSTICE

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The job of Jackson County Airport Manager has been posted and applications are rolling in.

According to County Manager Kevin Poe, who spoke at the Nov. 13 meeting of the Jackson County Airport Authority, the job was posted Nov. 9. During the first four days, it had been listed the county had already received more than 20 applications.

“We’re getting a little bit of everything. I’m not even sure if they all even know where Jackson County is,” said Poe of the wide range of applications. “But there’s some good ones in there. We’ve definitely got some good selections.”

The job will remain posted through the end of November with interviews to take place in December.

“We’re hoping to have somebody by the first of the year – best-case scenario,” said Poe. In addition to an update on the search for a new airport manager, the airport authority passed a vote to adopt revised minimum

standards. The minimum standards were previously discussed and changed to better promote and facilitate business with future and current airport users and tenants.

Lastly, representatives from Talbert and Bright, an airport engineering consulting firm, spoke with the Airport Authority about the process for submitting the airport’s Capital Improvement Plan, or CIP, to the Federal Aviation Administration and the Georgia Department of Transportation.

“Every year, the FAA requests a Capital Improvement Plan that is due Dec. 31, and in the case of Georgia now, GDOT Aviation requires the CIP as well,” said Brian Salyers, a representative from Talbert and Bright.

Once Talbert and Bright has the modified CIP, which was anticipated to be completed the following week, it was to be submitted to the FAA and GDOT. “Your representative here, we’ve been working with for a while so he knows a lot about these projects,” said Salyers, about how easy it should be to submit the modified CIP in place of the old one. “He’s still familiar with what’s going on.”

Hoschton businessman among holiday fatalities The 102-hour Thanksgiving holiday travel period ended at midnight with 19 traffic fatalities reported across the state. The Georgia State Patrol investigated 11 of the 19 fatal crashes that occurred between 6 p.m.

Wednesday and midnight.

State troopers investigated a total of 622 traffic crashes during the period that resulted in 263 injuries. Of the 11 traffic deaths investigated by troopers, alcohol is suspected as a contributing factor in four of the crashes, and 7 of the victims were not using seat belts. There was one fatal pedestrian collision investigated by troopers.

Almost all of the fatal crashes involved either speed, alcohol, or the victim failing to use a seat belt.

Local law enforcement agencies investigated eight of the fatal crashes.

Two fatalities took place in the Hall County area, including one early Sunday which killed a Hoschton businessman.

Robert D. Barnett, 44, of Commerce, was traveling west on Ga. 326 when he lost control of his pickup truck in a curve. The vehicle left the roadway and turned onto its top, said Gordy Wright, Georgia State Patrol spokesman.

Barnett operated Wing-

slingers in Hoschton Towne Center.

The vehicle hit a culvert, ejecting Barnett, then caught fire and burned. Barnett was not wearing a seat belt and “alcohol is suspected as a contributing factor,” Wright said.

The wreck occurred at 2:25 a.m. about six miles east of Commerce.

“But they also know if they need to just talk, I am there to listen.”

What she said is important to her about judging her success revolves around some questions: Have I mentored someone today, have I helped someone today, have I made a difference in someone’s life.

Representing the Presenting Sponsor, Gwinnett Federal Credit Union, was Michelle Peterson, who announced the Peach State Federal Credit Union lip moisturizer on the table signals the upcoming name change for Gwinnett Federal.

“Thank you ladies for all you do for the Chamber and for the community,” said Peterson.

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Woman of the Year nominees Jennifer Dees, Braselton Town Manager, is involved with the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County, the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the Braselton Community Improvement District, Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority, Relay For Life, March of Dimes and Hoschton Heritage Arts Council.

Tracy Jordan, pharmacist/owner of West Jackson Medicine Center, is a supporter of Jackson County youth sports and a number of local fundraisers and organizations. She is a member of Humane Society Fur Ball committee, the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, the Hoschton Business Alliance and the Hoschton Planning and Zoning Commission. She is a graduate of Leadership Jackson.

Dallas Longworth, training manager for Gwinnett Federal Credit Union, has volunteered for community holiday dinner, participated in Relay for Life and supports Jackson County Humane Society, Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors and is a 2012 graduate of Leadership Jackson. She has received several work recognitions.

Tricia Massey, marketing director for Northridge Medical Center, is on the Commerce Schools PTO, Board of Direc-

tors of the Jackson County Boys and Girls Club, and is active at First Baptist Church of Commerce. She is a member of several civic clubs and the Commerce DDA. She is a Leadership Jackson graduate.

Deborah Mockus, city administrator for Arcade, was nominated by every city clerk in the county. She guided the creation of first Veterans Memorial in Jackson County and is involved with Lindsay’s Legacy, the Arts Council, the Humane Society and Turtle Trek. A graduate of Leadership Jackson, sheis involved with the Tourism Council.

Stacey Ramsey, the Commerce Unit Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County, is a youth leader at Jones Baptist Church and serves on the Parent Advisory Board at Commerce High School. She organizes and schedules step team for performances throughout Jackson County.

Sarina Roth, owner of Never the Rock Photography, is an active member of the Chamber and Women in Business, Hoschton Business Alliance, and Jefferson Area Business Association and Friends of the Library. She teaches a weekly Bible study for women in the Hoschton area. She is actively involved with the Humane Society of Jackson County and is a graduate of Leadership Jackson.

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it had been made clear to the community; they did not understand the impact of the station location.

At that time, Public Safety Director Steve Nichols said land was the deciding factor in his recommendation of the Zion Church Road site location. The county does not have property in the area favored by Crow and the county has no assurance that the proposed interchange at Interstate 85 and Highway 60 will be built. That project had been on the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST) list, however, last July voters overwhelming rejected collection of another penny of sales tax to be earmarked for T-SPLOST projects such as the new interchange. The tax was to have been collected over a 10year period.

Yates and Crow had been poised to face off against each other for the commission chairman’s post as current Chairman Bicknell was making a Congressional bid. Public safety was likely to be a point of contention between them as Crow was a longtime volunteer firefighter. When Bicknell withdrew from that race and instead began campaigning for re-election, Yates opted to remain in his District 3 commission post.

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area exist at the Highway 124 location. It also has the distinct advantage of increasing the in-county geographical coverage; thereby increasing the resources and efficiency of those resources available to Jackson County.”

Crow will be moving into the chairman’s chair in January, and there is speculation that the mandamus’ timing could find the EMS station’s location back before the board in spite of the funds already expended on the project.

Commissioner Yates, who represents the West Jackson area, had contended the placement of the station closer to Jefferson as Crow desires does not take into consideration the high volume of activity in the West Jackson area. When the economy does turn around and development begins anew, another station between the West Jackson and Jefferson areas may be required to give added coverage for the more dense residential character the area will take on.

Last December, Crow said it didn’t think

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POLICE REPORT Braselton Police ■ A Nov. 19 hit and run accident was reported on Interstate 85. According to the victim, an 18-wheeler came into his lane and struck the driver side mirror causing damage.

■ On Nov. 20, a theft was reported by a man building a home in Stoneridge Cove.

According to the victim, two air conditioning units were stolen from a house during the previous night.

■ A driver headed south on Interstate 85 on Nov. 21 was placed under arrest for driving on a suspended license, theft by receiving and theft by bringing a stolen item into this state. The vehicle had a stolen North Carolina license plate.

■ On Nov. 23, at about 2 a.m., a Highway 211 a burglary alarm sounded.

The glass front door was shattered and around $1,500 worth of alcohol was stolen.

■ On Nov. 24, a control burn which had gotten out of control was reported on Lakeshore Circle.

Jefferson Police ■ A Bethlehem resident who left his 2011 Freightliner for repairs at the Freightliner location on Dry Pond Road reported Nov. 20 that items were missing from his truck. The pillowcase had been removed from his bed and a 26-inch Panasonic TV, Garmin GPS and an electronic inverter were missing. The

FIRE REPORT ■ On Nov. 12, an EMS call was placed for a patient at a Muscogee Drive residence. The woman was transported to Barrow Regional.

■ On Nov. 14, an EMS call was placed for a New Liberty Church Road resident who was having difficulty breathing. The woman was transported to a nearby medical facility.

■ On Nov. 14, a motor vehicle accident was reported along Jackson Trail Road when a woman had flipped her car off the side of the road. The driver was OK. ■ A fire alarm sounding at a Jesse Cronic Road address turned out to be an unintentional sounding on Nov. 14.

■ On Nov. 14, firefighters assisted a patient off the floor of a Highway 124 residence.

■ On Nov. 15, an EMS call was placed for a patient at a Hancock Avenue residence. The patient was transported to a nearby medical facility.

■ On Nov. 15, an EMS call was placed for a patient at a New Cut Road residence. The patient was having difficulty breathing and was transported to a nearby medical facility.

■ On Nov. 16, an EMS call was placed for a Bill Watkins Road resident. The patient was transported to Barrow Regional Medical Center.

■ On Nov. 16, firefighters responded to an authorized controlled burning at a Highway 53 address.

■ A vehicle accident was reported Nov. 16 on Jesse Cronic Road. The subject was transported to Barrow Regional Medical Center.

■ An unauthorized burn was reported at a New Liberty Church Road address on Nov. 16.

Empty Stocking Firefighters with Barrow County Emergency Services will be joined with members from the Barrow Emergency Support Team/ Community Emergency Response Team in hosting their annual “Empty

truck was in a secured lot overnight and Freightliner employees said the only way someone could have accessed the truck was to have climbed over the fence. The missing property is valued at $770.

■ Someone reported suspicious activity at a Dixie Red Avenue location on Nov. 20. Several men were seen unloading lawn care equipment and landscaping items and placing them under the porch of a home.

■ A cruelty of children and aggravated child molestation complaint which also involved false imprisonment and enticing a child for indecent purposes is under investigation. The report was filed Nov. 20 at Northridge Medical Center. The alleged perpetrator was identified to police.

■ A 27-year-old Jefferson man was taken into custody on Nov. 19 at a Jefferson Station Road location after a criminal trespass and simple battery case. The family violence complaint was filed after a family member fought off an attack by the suspect.

The suspect was pepper sprayed by the victim and law enforcement could detect the strong odor of the spray upon entering the house. The man claimed he had argued with, but had not touched, the victim.

■ A Tifton resident reported his driver’s license was missing in order to obtain a replacement license. He recalled last having the

license when making a purchase at TigerDirect on Nov. 18.

■ A River Mist Circle resident reported her family has been harassed by a neighbor for nine months. A threatening phone call was reported on Nov. 19 as a part of the terroristic threats and acts complaint.

■ On Nov. 23 just after 5 p.m., a fire was reported on the field behind the Jefferson Rec Department on Old Pendergrass Road.

An employee heard a boom and found flames coming from the field. The Jefferson Fire Department responded and the Georgia Forestry Service was called to assist.

■ A driver whose license was suspended and who had the wrong tag on the 2010 Ford Escape she was driving was taken into custody on Nov. 24.

The driver said she was aware her license was suspended but she was driving to a friend’s house.

■ A man was taken into custody Nov. 22 for criminal trespass, battery and terroristic threats and acts at a Melvin Drive location. The situation was fueled by alcohol. Police reported the suspect was unable to walk in a straight line and slurred his words. He also smelled of alcohol. He was taken to the Jackson County Jail.

■ A Skyline Drive home was struck by a car Nov. 21 when a visiting friend arrived in her Ford Taurus.

The driver’s foot slipped off the brake and hit and accelerator and the car accidently struck the side of the house.

■ A rock thrown up off the roadway by a garbage truck on Brockton Road

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on Nov. 21 damaged the windshield of an approaching Isuzu Trooper driven by a Jefferson resident.

■ A grass fire was reported Nov. 21 on Lee Street near Red Hound Antiques and Officer Anthony Harris was able to put out the small grass fire with the fire extinguisher in his vehicle.

■ A two-car wreck was investigated on Nov. 19 and a two-car mishap on the same day on Lee Street near Borders Street injured three persons who were treated on the scene.

■ A Nov. 21 one-car mishap was reported on Skyline Drive.

■ A two-car wreck was reported Nov. 24 at the Pendergrass Flea Market.

■ A Nov. 20 two-vehicle accident was reported at Athens Street and Lee Street. No injuries were reported.

■ A one-car accident was investigated on Nov. 21. No one was injured.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office ■ On Nov. 25 around 2:30 a.m., a vehicle heading northbound on Highway 129 was pulled over for failure

to maintain lane. The passengers admitted to being on their way home from a club and having consumed alcohol.

One of the passengers was only 20 years old and was placed under arrest for the underage possession of alcohol by consumption, and the driver who was 21 was arrested fro driving under the influence of alcohol.

■ On Nov. 24, a man driving along Highway 129 was pulled after failing to use a turn signal and improperly entering a turn lane. The driver was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest.

■ A dispute was reported at a Hoschton restaurant on Nov. 23 between a manager and customer.

■ On Nov. 23, a random Georgia Crime Information Center inquiry about a car traveling on Highway 129 resulted in the arrest of the driver. The driver had a suspended license with a limited DUI. The driver stated he was going to pick up a friend to hang out, which was not allowed by his permit.

He was arrested driving in violation of his limited

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permit and for having a suspended registration on his vehicle.

■ On Nov. 22, a dispute was reported at a Jackson Trail address between a business employee and customer over the purchase of a reportedly out-of-date newspaper.

■ According to a Jefferson man, a dispute with his brother led to his brother hitting the bumper of his vehicle as he left a family gathering on Nov. 22.

■ An accidental 911 call was placed from a Rouse Road residence on Nov. 20.

■ On Nov. 20, a man reported his cell phone stolen after he loaned it and his vehicle to his ex-wife so she could go to the grocery store. She never returned, and his vehicle was located the next day at his place of work without the phone in it.

■ On Nov. 19, an officer recognized the driver of a vehicle traveling on Highway 124 from a previous traffic stop.

The driver’s license was suspended for child support, and the driver was placed under arrest for driving with a suspended license.

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Primetimers Senior Group will meet at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 30 for Lunch/Bingo at Hoschton United Methodist Church, located at 12 Mulberry St., in Hoschton. There will not be bingo in December. Contact the church at 706-654-1422. sss The annual Chicken Stew & Chili Dinner at Hoschton United Methodist Church will be from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Tickets are $6 per quart or dine-in per person for allyou-can-eat. Tickets sold in advance or at door.

Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., in Hoschton, three blocks behind the City Square. Contact the Rev. Luis Ortiz at 706-6541422. 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 “Back-pack” ministry. Email jah1996@aol. com. HUMC is located at 12 Mulberry St., in Hoschton.

A Call To Salvation has Christmas trees available each Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

A Call To Salvation is located at 1295 Jackson Trail Road in Jefferson at the intersection of Highway 11 and Jackson Trail Road. The senior pastor is Arlene Smith. Call 706-367-9612 or visit www.acalltosalvation. org sss The Church of Hoschton would like to invite you to share-a-chair, pack-a-pew, overflow-a-row with us. If you don’t have a church home, come worship with us and be a part of our family. Bible study starts at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays with worship at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday’s prayer meeting starts at 7 p.m. with Bible study at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 3849 Highway 53, Hoschton in the West Jackson Min-e Shops. Contact the Rev. Cory Sexton at 678-234-9408. sss Mark your calendar, it’s “The

Springs Church Christmas Extravaganza” from 5-6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1. Join in for a fun evening. This Christmas variety/talent show will be followed by a time of food and fellowship. This event is free and will be held at The Springs Church located at 6553 Spout Springs Road (in front of Flowery Branch High School).

Call Jeannette Peterman at 770-965-9506, email childrens@thespringschurch. org or visit the website www. thespringschurch.org. sss Covenant Baptist Church is a group of called-out believers who are committed to following Jesus Christ as Lord. We do this by sharing the good news of the gospel to those who are separated from God; and by teaching Believers how to be fully devoted followers of Christ. Please join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at the Depot in downtown Hoschton.

Nursery and children’s church is provided. Pastor Todd Coble can be reached at 678-316-0273.

God bless you and “See you at the Depot!” sss

Northeast Church announces a new ministry, The Caring Place, to 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 is held the first Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Northeast Church. The entrance into The Caring Place is located on the Hwy. 124 side of the building, at 100 Broadway Street, Braselton.

Northeast Church is at 2001 Cherry Drive in Braselton.

Contact the church at 706654-3205 or email admin@ mynortheastchurch.com. Visit www.mynortheastchurch.com. sss Auburn First Baptist will host its Christmas musical program at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16. A Christmas Eve candlelight service is also planned.

Auburn First Baptist Church is at 1385 Sixth Ave., in Auburn.

Pastor Chris Parkin can be

OBITUARIES Robert Darrell Barnett Jr.

Died Nov. 25, 2012 Robert Darrell Barnett Jr., 44, of Commerce, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012.

Survivors inBarnett clude his wife, Pamela Barnett; sons, Chase Barnett and Chance Barnett, both of Commerce; mother, Linda Barnett of Commerce; and sisters, Trudy Cobb of Commerce and Penny Carlan of Lula.

The funeral service was held Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial followed in Grey Hill Cemetery.

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Harry Lee Brock

Died Nov. 24, 2012 Harry Lee Brock, 69, of Bogart, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012.

Born in Nicholson, he was a son of the late Fred and Lizzie Hooper Brock. He was a retired farmer.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from noon until the service.

Interment will be in Gray Hill Cemetery in Commerce.

Survivors include his children, Davy and Debra Brock of Statham and Douglas Brock and Daniel Brock, both of Danielsville; grandchildren, Briana Brock of Statham and Trent Brock of Lavonia; and brothers, Oscar Brock of Gainesville and Wiley Brock of Commerce.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 29, 2012

Kyle Bryant

Died Nov. 25, 2012 Samuel “Kyle” Bryant, 64, of Alto, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012.

Born in Dublin, he was a son of the late E.K. Bud Bryant and Callie Simmons Bryant. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Bryant. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served in Guam during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Buford Masonic Lodge #292 and also a member of the Peace Officers Association of Georgia.

He was Commander of the Mountain Judicial Drug Task Force and the Narcotic and Criminal Suppression Team.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, in the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Stewart officiating.

The interment followed in the Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Braselton, with Rick Bridgeman, Heath Migliore, Rick Kloog, Brian Rickman, Sam Beard and Herman Roscoe Cronic honored as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Rich McCrillis, Ralph Crumbley, Charles Chapman and John Cody.

Survivors include his daughter, Callie Bryant of Braselton; lifetime compan-

ion, Carmen Adams of Alto; former wife, Debra Bryant of Braselton; and stepson, Steve Stewart of Gainesville; brothers and sister, Kenneth (Hazel) Bryant of Buford and Larry (Connie) Bryant of Macon and Wanda (Ralph) Crumbley of Gray; sister-inlaw, Diane McCrillis of Buford; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Open Arms Food Ministry at Cornerstone Assembly of God, 3622 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Nov. 29, 2012

Red Cantrell

Died Nov. 26, 2012 Charles Dennis “Red” Cantrell, 71, of Pendergrass, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2012.

Born in Buford, he was a son of Mary Clyde Henderson Cantrell of Commerce and the late Coleman Cantrell.

He was the owner of Cantrell Logging Company for more than 54 years.

Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Mary Elizabeth Cantrell; daughter, Wilma Rena’ Cantrell of Pendergrass; sons, Wayne Dennis and Linda Cantrell, and James Edward and Stacy Cantrell, all of Pendergrass; grandchildren, Tyler, Tori, Megan and Callie; four brothers; four sisters; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, in the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Keith Reems officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, located on Highway 255 South in Cleveland. The family will receive friends on from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the funeral home.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Nov. 29, 2012

J.T. Chambers

Died Nov. 25, 2012 J.T. Chambers, 87, of Homer, died Sunday morning, Nov. 25, 2012.

A son of the late Janks M. and Mellie Chambers, he was also preceded in death by four sons, Larry, Jerry, Dennis and Wesley Chambers.

Survivors include his wife, Imogene Irvin Chambers; daughters, Judy Chambers Miller and Rita Chambers McNatt (James), both of Homer; daughter-in-law, Sharon Chambers of Commerce; sister, Lila Duckett of Alto; grandchildren, Stephanie Miller, Brian Miller (Angie), Chris Chambers and Amy Chambers; and two great-grandchildren, Owen and Ethan Miller.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Scotty Poole and Jerry Stowe officiating and James McNatt speaking. Burial will be in the Homer Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral home from 68 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Nov. 29, 2012

Priscilla Edwards

Died Nov. 27, 2012 Priscilla Edwards, 89, of Braselton, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012.

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

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Rodney Gober

Died Nov. 23, 2012 Rodney Gober, 49, of Winder, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2012.

Survivors are his wife of 30 years, Penny H. Gober; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Allison Gober of Winder and Roger and Rachael Gober of Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie Gober Wilson and Chris Wilson of Winder; grandchildren, Bradyn Wilson, Alivia Gober, Peyton Gober and Reid Gober; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Patricia Gober of Canton and Ryan and Shelby Gober of Cumming; five nieces; a nephew; and innumerable family members and friends.

He was a member of White Plains Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon. He was employed by Smith Funeral Home for more than 20 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emily Allene Gober. Founder of Gober Music Ministry, he was founder of the Blue Ridge Gospel Music Association and a songwriter with BMI Music.

Services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel.

Interment will be in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Gober Ministry, P.O. Box 561, Winder, GA 30680.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 29, 2012

Harold Godfrey

Died Nov. 21, 2012 Harold Godfrey, 88, of Pendergrass, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at his residence following a brief illness.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Hicks and the Rev. Raymond Latty officiating.

Born Nov. 23, 1923, in Gainesville, he was a son of the late Charlie Godfrey and Fannie Mae West Godfrey.

He was retired from Hartley & Slay Construction Company and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Harold was also preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Mildred Lou Seabolt Godfrey; his second wife, Lena Mae Durham Godfrey; son, Wayne C. Godfrey Sr.; brother, Carlton Godfrey; and sister, Ethel Toney.

Survivors are Lorene (Godfrey) Hammond of Gainesville; daughters, Lois Elane Woods of Buford and Ann Godfrey of Pendergrass; son, Ronald L. Godfrey of Pendergrass; grandchildren, Rachel and Shane Smith, Valorie and Tim Allen, James Hendrix, Jennifer Sanchez, Wayne Godfrey Jr., Christe Grzehowiak and

Jessie Mills; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-greatgrandchildren; brothers, Claude Godfrey of Sugar Hill and Oscar Godfrey of Conyers; and sisters, Edith Collins of Gainesville and Myrtle Evans of Leesville, S.C. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Building Fund of New Haven Congregational Holiness Church, 615 White Sulphur Road, Gainesville, GA 30501, or Calvary Baptist Church, 1370 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville, GA 30507.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Nov. 29, 2012

Helen Nadine Johnson

Died Nov. 18, 2012 Helen Nadine Johnson, 93, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center after undergoing an operation and the start of therapy for a broken hip.

Born in Helen on May 29, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Lee Dye and Winifred Mitchell Dye. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Donald “Jack” Dye, Garnet Lee Dye and Kermit Andrew Dye; and sisters, Dorothy Mitchell Parsons, Geraldine Carlisle and Iris Smith.

In 1962, she and her husband Ed moved to Gainesville where they joined St. Paul United Methodist Church, where they have been members for the past 50 years.

Survivors include her husband, George Edward “Ed” Johnson; son, George Edward Johnson Jr., and wife, Mary Dixon Johnson of Hoschton; daughter, Helen Johnson Elliott and husband, Danny Silas Elliott of Gainesville; brother, Arthur Hugh “Buster” Dye of Newnan; sister-in-law, Willene Johnson Williams of Newnan; grandchildren, Christopher Elliott and wife, Kara Elliott of Flowery Branch; Amanda Johnson of Atlanta; Shanna du Mont and husband, Justin du Mont of Mobile, Ala.; Lindsay Mahoney and husband, Ryan Mahoney of Marietta; Mary Elliott of Warner Robbins; stepdaughter, Kimberly Reignier of Flowery Branch; step-granddaughters, Sydney Roach and Mackenzie Reignier of Flowery Branch; and greatgrandchildren, Andrew Elliott of Gainesville, Corinne du Mont and Natalie du Mont of Mobile, Ala., Ava Elliott of Flowery Branch, and Allison Mahoney of Marietta.

McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan The Paper, Nov. 29, 2012

Toni Kopp

Died Nov. 24, 2012 Mrs. Sara Jane “Toni” Prescott Kopp, 91, of Winder, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012.

A native of Fitzgerald, she was a daughter of the late Albert Eugene and Irene Woolvin Reese. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, P.M. Prescott, and her second husband, Charles Kopp. Mrs. Kopp was a retired high school teacher with the DeKalb County Board of Education. She was a former member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in the chapel of

reached at 770-962-1807. Visit www.auburnfirstbaptist.com sss Bethabra Baptist Church will host its ladies Christmas tea at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30.

The Hanging of the Green will be Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The Adult Christmas musical presentation is set for Sunday, Dec. 16, during the 11 a.m. worship hour. That evening, the Children’s Choir will present “The Secret of Snowflake Country at 6:30. A Christmas Eve service will be held.

The church is at 1054 Old Thompson Mill Road (Highway 211) in Hoschton. Pastor Landon Frymire can be reached at 770867-3755. sss East Side Baptist Church will meet to decorate the church for Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 1, beginning at 4 p.m. Afterward, a ham and egg supper will be served at 6 p.m.

The Christmas mailbox will begin Dec. 2. The week of prayer for Lottie Moon is Dec. 2-9.

The church is on Bert Day Road and Ga. Highway 8. The Rev. Darrell Gilmer is the pastor.

Carter Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will be in Dublin. Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to Prince Avenue Baptist Church, 2131 Ruth Jackson Road, Bogart, GA 30622.

Survivors include her children, William (Cherie) Prescott of Winder, Sally Prescott Battle of Anderson, S.C., Susan Prescott (John) Taylor of Atlanta; eight grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 29, 2012

Linda Anna Nerad

Died Nov. 22, 2012 Mrs. Linda Anna Nerad, 80, of Winder, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.

She was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Bradenton, Fla., where she loved to play bingo. She also loved bird watching.

Survivors include her son, Barry Newton White and Angie of Dickson, Tenn.; daughters, Lynnette Isley and Glenn of Causey, Ill., Elizabeth White of Winder, Bonnie Shaw and Christopher of Downing Town, Penn., and Mary Van Den Heuvel of Greenbay, Wisc.; brother, Harold Lavachek and Betty of Orlin, Ind.; 16 grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Nov. 29, 2012

Joe Travis Sears

Died Nov. 25, 2012 Joe Travis Sears, 72, of Danielsville, formerly of Jefferson, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012.

Born in Jackson County, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Annie Sue Lockman Sears. Mr. Sears was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation and was a member of the Community Chapel Baptist Church in Jefferson. Mr. Sears was also preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Sears, and brothers, Jerry Sears and Roy Sears.

Survivors include his wife Brenda Frances Chandler Sears; daughters, Joann (Fess) Parker of Jefferson, Mary Sears of Dawsonville and Reney (Terrell) Stinchcomb of Homer; stepdaughters, Shaprelle and Dan Gunnells of Franklin County, Stacey Parker of Braselton, Trandum and Sabrina Howington of Jefferson; stepsons, Gregory and Elaine Howington, and Hoodie Howington, all of Commerce; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Community Chapel Baptist Church in Jefferson with the Rev. Kelby Maxwell

officiating. The burial followed in the Maxwell Cemetery in Nicholson.

In lieu of flowers those who wish may make memorials to the Joe Travis Sears Memorial Fund (in care of Evans Funeral Home) P.O. Box 234 Jefferson, GA 30549.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Nov. 29, 2012

Rebecca Knight Smith

Died Nov. 26, 2012 Rebecca Knight Smith, 48, of Jefferson, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2012.

She loved life, her family, animals and nature. She was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Grady Lee Knight, and brother-in-law, Danny Jackson.

Survivors include her husband, Sandy Smith; daughters, Doria Gantt and Pete of Jefferson and Sandi Smiith and Barrera of Statham; mother, Louise Knight of Hoschton; brothers, Ronny Knight and Diane of Commerce, Melvin Knight and Debbie of Lawrenceville and John Knight and Fiona of Daytona Beach, Fla.; sisters, Connie Knight Beers and Terry of Loganville, Judy Adams and Mark of Toccoa and Sharon Jackson of Hoschton; grandchildren, Rayane Gantt, Carlin Smith and Khloe Barrera; seven nieces; eight nephews; four great-nieces; and three greatnephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at White Plains Baptist Church with Pastor Corey Pittman officiating. The body will lie in state one hour prior to services at the church.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Nov. 29, 2012

Gail Watson

Died Nov. 26, 2012 Gail Watson, 67, of Winder, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2012.

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

The Paper, Nov. 29, 2012

Jason Dwayne Wilson

Died Nov. 21, 2012 Jason Dwayne Wilson, 29, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012.

He loved his family, reading and drawing.

Survivors include his sons, Adrian Griffin and Zack Griffin; daughter, Katie Griffin; parents, Dwayne and Kathy Slocumb Wilson; and brother, Don Wilson and Lisa of Maysville.

A memorial service was held Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at Lawson Funeral Home.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Nov. 29, 2012

CMYK Schools

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Dr. Markham receives Foundation Partner in Education Award

By KATIE JUSTICE

kjustice@clickthepaper.com

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First grade teacher Chrissy Joiner is showing how her document camera works in conjunction with her Mimio board.

JEFFERSON: BRING YOUR OWN TECHNOLOGY

Parents get hands-on lesson about technology new to the classroom

By KATIE JUSTICE

kjusitce@clickthepaper.com

The students in Jefferson schools have been bringing their own technology to school for three months, and now Jefferson Elementary and Jefferson Academy are taking steps to introduce parents to BYOT in a classroom setting.

On Nov. 15, a group of Jefferson parents were able to take a step into their children’s classes and see exactly how the technologies are used. Members of the school council and PTO were invited to spend an hour visiting classes interacting with the technologies including iPads, laptops and Mimio boards.

Thanks to the efforts of the elementary school’s PTO and the annual Fun Run, every class room has a Mimio board, which is an interactive white board.

“You can do so many things with the Mimio. You can do math, language arts. You can do social studies, you can do science,” said Amanda Corkery, a kindergarten teacher at JES, who says she uses the Mimio board in both small groups and whole class activities.

“They want to come up here, and they want to use this,” said Corkery, of the students enthusiasm to use the device.

After learning about Mimio, parents were educated on how iPads and iPods are used.

At JES, only the pre-kindergarteners and kindergarteners use the iPads, but all students are able to use the iPods.

“We don’t just tell the kids, OK, here you go pick out a random app and play. We try to give them direction and something that goes with our standards, but right now at their age,

a lot of the apps are what we call drill and kill. They’re drill apps like sight words, letter sounds or math facts. That kind of just practicing something through a game,” said Angie Chapeau, a teacher at JES. Parents also go to experience Moodle, and online course management software.

Through it teachers can post information for students, students can have forum type discussions, and students can even submit work.

First grade teacher Chrissy Joiner demonstrated how her in class document camera works and is able to interact with Mimio.

Joiner also told of how she and another teacher received nooks with the help of donorschoose.org.

“We each wrote a project to try to get two nooks for our classrooms, two cases, and headphones. Some of the funding came from parents, some of the funding came from people we didn’t even know from across the country, and within less than two months they were funded and our nooks were sent to us,” said Joiner.

The final technology the visiting parents got to experience was Mimio vote, which enables students to interact with the Mimio board via remotes. First grade teacher Jodi Stephens showed how Mimio vote uses remotes to register individual student’s answers to questions. The answers can then be compiled to create a graph based on answer choices.

“As a teacher it’s great for me because I can get immediate feedback,” said Stephens.

JES Principal Annette Beckwith plans to eventually invite all parents to participate in such an event, with the event serving as a test run.

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A group of parents using the laptops to access Moodle and participate in a forum discussion during the Nov. 15 technology

Thanks to the efforts of the elementary school’s PTO and the annual Fun Run, every class room has a Mimio board, which is an interactive white board.

In the past six years, the Mill Creek Cluster Education Foundation, MCCEF, has given more than $100,000 in grants to supplement classroom instruction and enhance learning in its nine member schools.

This year’s grant recipients were announced at the third annual MCCEF Community Breakfast on Nov. 13.

The MCCEF serves Duncan Creek Elementary, Fort Daniel Elementary, Harmony Elementary, Ivy Creek Elementary, Patrick Elementary, Puckett’s Mill Elementary, Glenn C. Jones Middle School, Frank N. Osborne Middle School and Mill Creek High School.

Faculty from each of those schools are able to apply for grant money to support additional instructional costs. The MCCEF then evaluates grant application and chooses who receives grant money.

This year, four teachers from Mill Creek High School received grant money. For example, Beth Autrey, who teaches Food, Nutrition and Wellness and Food Science received more than $700 for “Enhancing the Food Science Classroom,” and Kevin Rodg-

ers, who teaches mathematics, was allotted $1,250 for the “integration of the TI-Nspire Navigator system across the mathematics curriculum.”

The MCCEF depends upon donations and an annual fundraiser to raise grant money.

A gala dinner and auction was held at Chateau Élan on Oct. 13 and raised more than $16,000.

Also honored at the breakfast, Dr. Jim Markham received the MCCEF Partner in Education Award.

“You, Dr. Markham, have brought this sense of accomplishment to our cluster with your strong leadership and promoting good school government and a positive learning environment, to this extent, we will always be grateful,” said MCCEF President Steve Agee, as he provided Markham with the award.

“I’ve met a lot of principals, I’ve worked with a lot of principals over the years and I’ve never met a principal that is any more student-centered than Jim Markham. Behind that rough image that he sometimes projects, there’s a heart of gold,” said Gwinnett Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks of Markham.

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Mill Creek Cluster Education Foundation President Steve Agee acknowledged Dr. Jim Markham’s leadership and promoting a good learning environment for Mill Creek.

Lunch fun at WJIS

By KATIE JUSTICE

kjustice@clickthepaper.com

On Nov. 16, the lunch lines at West Jackson Intermediate School were more than twice as long when it came time for the fourth grade to eat lunch.

Fourth-grade parents and grandparents joined their students for a lunch in the school cafeteria that included chicken tenders, salad and even carton of milk.

“I love it. Sam was most excited this morning about me being able to come have lunch with him,” said Malynde Weaver.

However, for some of the students the most exciting part was the possibility of leaving early after a meal with their special guest.

“I’m just glad she gets to come and that she gets to check me out,” said Weaver’s son Sam.

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Marcia and Emily Lassiter enjoyed sharing lunch at West Jackson Intermediate on Nov. 16. See more scenes of the pre-Thanksgiving fun at ClickThePaper.com

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Carols that really clank at Christmas It’s official: The Christmas holiday season is under way. Although many tried to push it forward, I don’t think you can begin to celebrate Christmas until Santa Claus makes his way into New York’s Herald Square during the big Thanksgiving parade.

The radio stations that change format during the holiday season are now playing Christmas favorites on the radio.

I find it interesting that stations will play artists like Andy Williams, Dean Martin and even Gene Autry at this time of year.

Autry retired from show business 48 years ago and died in 1998. His biggest hit, “Rudolph, the Rednosed Reindeer,” was an accident. It was recorded as a throwaway flip side to “Here Comes Santa Claus,” a song Autry wrote.

But every year, radio stations do the electronic equivalent of dusting off their Gene Autry records.

Little Brenda Mae Tarpley, better known as Brenda Lee, will turn 68 this year.

She was 13 when she recorded “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” which is one of the classic Christmas tunes. Incidentally, Johnny Marks, who also wrote the Rudolph song, wrote it.

Most of the Christmas songs we hear this time of year are a half-century old or older, but we sure love them.

I don’t know if there is really any “new” Christmas music. I haven’t heard anything by Justin Bieber or Taylor Swift that has the makings of a Christmas classic.

There are only so many Christmas songs and stations even throw in a few awful ones along the way.

The worst all-time Christmas song is the horrendous “Grandma Got Run Over

By A Reindeer.” A guy named Elmo and his wife, Patsy, recorded it. According to the best information I can find, Elmo holds a de-

Harris Blackwood gree in veterinary medicine from Auburn and made a bunch of money from recording that annoying song.

It is followed closely by the dogs barking “Jingle Bells” and the Harry Simeone Chorale singing “The Little Drummer Boy.” There are people in this world who are convinced that the whole drummer boy thing is in the Bible. I am pretty sure it is somewhere near the verses that say “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” and “God helps those that help themselves.”

The only thing worse that the Simeone version is the one recorded by William Hung, the horrible contestant that somehow became famous from “American Idol.”

It is followed closely by a version recorded by Johnny Cash. Cash never sang a better song than “Ring of Fire,” but I find myself wanting to jump into the aforementioned ring when I hear him sing about the drummer boy.

While I’m on the subject of bad, the worst Christmas album cover belongs to the Ray Charles album, “The Spirit of Christmas.” It was a great injustice to a blind man. The cover features Ray, wearing a blue dinner jacket with a blue tuxedo shirt standing in a sleigh.

All that is seen is the back end of the horse and Ray looks like a fool.

I hope the guy who made that picture gets run over by a reindeer driven by a little drummer boy.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jackson schools thriving, succeeding in 2012 Dear students, parents, staff and community members: It is hard to believe we have completed almost half of the 2012-13 school year.

Our students are having a great year thus far. We are witnessing leadership and performance at all levels within our system that is worthy of recognition.

For example, we have just completed the first meeting of the Jackson County Student Leadership Team. This is a great group of young men and women from both East Jackson and Jackson County high schools who are being equipped and educated on becoming contributing stu-

dent leaders and citizens in Jackson County.

I would like to congratulate North Jackson Elementary and East Jackson Elementary on being identified by the Georgia Department of Education as top achieving schools.

We would also like to recognize the EJCHS FFA for two North Region winners, and the JCCHS FFA Chapter for taking second place in the Opening Ceremony Competition.

Jackson County High School had two students pass the Statesman test at the SkillsUSA Fall Leadership

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The untold history of Charlie Tinker His name is Charles Almerin Tinker and he was the great-great-grandfather of my beloved.

“Charlie Tinker,” I sometimes hear my husband say as he passes the large framed photo. “You’re spinning in your grave. Your picture is hanging in the home of a Confederate.”

The stunningly clear portrait is of four distinguished, gray whiskered men dressed in suits with vests, ties and winged-collar white shirts gathered around a heavy, round mahogany table.

Three are seated and one — Charlie Tinker — is standing, his lips tight but a kindly smile illuminating his eyes. As in the tradition of the mid-1860s, his vest is decorated with the chains of a pocket watch.

If you had asked any of my mountain ancestors back then, they would have called him the “enemy,” snorting out the word righteously and haughtily in much the same way that evangelicals utter the name “Satan.”

Our people — mine and Tink’s — fought on opposite sides of the bloody war that divided America with that first shot at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861. His fought mainly against slavery;

Ronda Rich mine — free men, some destitute, some desperados — fought against excessive interference from the government, especially when it came to extreme taxation, particularly when it was applied to the whiskey they were making.

They were free in body but enslaved to dry, rocky ground that refused to cough up enough food to keep them fed well and their taxes paid. Some of my people fought just for the sake of fighting — that’s how those wily Scotch-Irish were — they hated to miss out on a good fight.

And why not? They could starve in the Confederate army as well as they could starve on their farms plus on the battlefield, the ammunition was free.

It is not family lore nor is it one bit embellished — Tink’s people stick strictly to the facts, something that my people abhor — that Charlie Tinker and the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, were

close friends.

The pair met when they both lived in Illinois and Lincoln had become fascinated by a new-fangled invention that Charlie had become an expert at — the telegraph.

In today’s age of advanced technology, it is hard to imagine a time when a machine that was able to relay messages across a distance by tapping out a code was cutting edge, a phenomenal break-through.

Until then, people relied on pony express and trains for communication with a letter taking weeks or months to travel.

Tinker and Lincoln hit it off, with Lincoln spending much time in the telegraph office with him. Their friendship and admiration for each other grew and, eventually, they would work together at the White House — Lincoln as president, Charlie Tinker as one of four men in the telegraph office of the War Department.

It was Charlie Tinker who hand delivered the news to Lincoln that he had been renominated as his party’s choice for president. Celebratory news, mostly unexpected, since the Civil War had driven down Lincoln’s popularity making it doubtful that he would have a second term.

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

The next generation in pursuit of trivia The notes passed to me at church by my children usually fall into two categories: The most popular is: “Daddy, can we go to Dairy Queen after church?

Please?”

Second-most popular is: “I need to go to the bathroom.”

This one, delivered by my 10-year-old son at the start of the sermon, was a different breed.

“Did you know that in a town in New Mexico a dog was mayor for like 11 years?”

I silently laughed, and nodded that, no, I didn’t know that.

The next one continued the theme.

“Somewhere in Colorado, you can’t have an ice cream cone in your back pocket.”

The third note veered from obscure, small-town eccentricities.

“More than 117 women have been governor.”

Apparently, my son has been reading, when he hasn’t been memorizing college football statistics. And the mascots of every Divi-

Len Robbins sion 1-A athletic team. And the capitals of every state.

And ... well, you get it. I do too, because that was me 30something years ago.

I was, and am, an expert in expendable knowledge, the emperor of the arcane, able to deliver the starting lineup of every major league baseball team in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, and ABC’s Tuesday night lineup of the same time period as well.

But all this wealth of worthless knowledge never paid off in any tangible way (except for providing this column topic). In fact, it was probably a hindrance of sorts. This proficiency never delivered any cash prizes, any awards, any girl, any job.

“What about that Robbins

guy for this job?”

“Robbins? Oh, you mean Rain Man? The guy who recited every starter for the 1976 Cincinnati Reds in the interview, but wore mismatched socks and had a moth in his hair? I think I’ll pass.”

The problem with filling your brain with useless information is that it’s, well, useless, except for playing Trivial Pursuit, which no one will play with me anymore (I’ve never been beaten at the ‘80s edition, for what it’s worth, which is nothing. See my point).

But, as I get older, I find that my brain no longer retains as much as it did when I was younger. My theory is that my noggin became filled to capacity in my early 30s, which, coincidentally, is when my wife and I started having children. I tried to learn something new a couple of years ago and immediately forgot how to subtract. This is why I refuse to learn anymore.

That’s my excuse, and I’m sticking to it.

The First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

I’m sure that they were delighted with that telegram, even uncharacteristically slapping each other on the back and smiling broadly for much of the news that Charlie delivered to the president was grim and heavy-hearted: increasing numbers of men slaughtered, battles lost to the genius of General Lee and the taunting possibility of the Royal Empire joining the Confederates in order to save England’s cotton industry.

One morning while in Los Angeles, I was having coffee in bed and checking email when Tink walked in, his arms loaded with dozens of yellowed books. He dropped them on the bed. Puzzled, I picked one up.

“What’s this?”

He tilted his head. “Charlie Tinker’s diaries.”

History buff that I am, I trembled with anticipation.

Just wait until you hear some of the stories my new friend, Charlie, told me.

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This is where my son’s love of all things trivial is beneficial. Instead of learning anything new, or remembering anything old, I can just ask him.

“Well, son, the last time Georgia played for the national championship was in, uh ...”

“1983,” he finished for me. “Georgia lost to Penn State, 27-23.”

“Yeah, that’s right. That was in the Sugar Bowl. When was the last time Georgia played in the Sugar Bowl?”

“2008,” he replied. “They beat Hawaii, 41-10. You were there.”

“Oh, yeah, I remember some of that.”

That’s not useless information, my friends. That’s useful. And knowing all those U.S. capitals will come into play one day in a class I can’t remember the name of right now. So there.

Len Robbins is editor and publisher of the Clinch County News in Homerville.

His column appears weekly.

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LETTERS from page 7A

‘Thank you’ thoughts from state school chief, Braselton cleanup Rally (this was the first two JCCHS students to pass the test in the last 10 years). Governors Honors interviews have been completed for both high schools and we look forward to recognizing those student when they are chosen. We are very proud of the JCCHS fast-pitch softball team that finished in the final four last week.

Teachers of the Year have been announced at each school, and next week interviews will be held to select a Jackson County Teacher of the Year.

Recently, we have also recognized the 2012 College Board Advanced Placement Scholars, EJCHS FFA National finalists and Rotary Students of the Month.

I know this brief list of accomplishments only “scratches the surface” for the many that have been achieved. These students and staff members, along with others, will be recognized for their accomplishments during upcoming board meetings throughout the year.

While there is much work to do to continue our current year of success, significant planning and preparation for the 2013-14 school year is already taking place. Our intent is that the students and our partnership with parents continue to be our No. 1 priority.

Thanks for your continued support of Jackson County Schools.

John Green Superintendent, Jackson County School System

A ‘thank you letter’ to Georgia’s parents The school year is in full swing, and the fall is upon us.

November is Parent Engagement Month in Georgia, and schools across the state are highlighting the role parents play in a student’s education. Nov. 15 was National Parent Involvement Day, a time for all parents to consider how they can get more involved in the education of their children, regardless of the grade level.

So far, it’s been a busy year with many changes, from the implementation of the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards to the continued rollout of the state’s new teacher and leader evaluation system.

We want to challenge our students and elevate our teaching methods to meet the demands of the 21st century economy. We want to not only test knowledge, but teach students how to apply it in real-world situations.

We are also working hard to get our new College and

Career Ready Performance Index ready. The index will let teachers put their focus back on the child in the classroom instead of just worrying about the test, because there’s so much more to accountability than a test score.

We want to put the focus back on the children, which will ultimately lead to improved student achievement.

The only way we will be successful with these initiatives is if parents are actively involved in them. Please become involved in your child’s school and encourage your friends who have children to do the same. Engaged parents can make the difference between a school that’s barely getting by and a school that’s thriving.

When it comes to parent engagement, the research is clear: When schools, families, and communities support each other, students of all backgrounds and ability levels achieve at the highest levels.

As the father of a teenage daughter, I know how challenging it is to stay engaged in the lives of our children.

Life is demanding, and there is almost never enough time to get everything done, but being involved in your child’s education is arguably one of the most important roles we play as parents.

Anyone can be an involved parent by just showing up, but I challenge each parent to become more engaged in the process by asking questions, getting the facts and getting more connected to your child’s education.

To assist parents in the process, the Georgia Department of Education provides resources for parents and schools to encourage parent engagement. One of the resources is a Parent Engagement Month calendar that provides specific ways parents can find out about school activities and get connected with other parents and school officials. While the calendar is designed to be used in the month of November, parents can also use it to find ways to engage in meaningful conversations and positive interactions with their children throughout the year.

To access an electronic copy of the calendar or to learn of other parent engagement resources provided by the GaDOE, contact our Parent Engagement office at 404-656-2633 or visit our website, public.doe.k12.ga.us.

Parents, the strength of your support is immeasurable. When we educators hit a bump, help us plow through it. We simply cannot succeed without you and your support.

On behalf of our schools and school systems, I want

to thank all the parents and families who have taken on the full-time job of being engaged in your child’s education. Throughout this month, I hope you will take time to become more involved, but do not stop there. When November is over, please continue being a part of your child’s education. With actively engaged parents and families, our vision of making education work for all Georgians will become a reality.

Dr. John Barge State School Superintendent

Volunteers, sponsors aided river cleanup I’m writing this letter to share with you my appreciation to all the wonderful people who assisted us with our recent Rivers Alive cleanup.

We had 49 attendees and collected 1,440 pounds of trash from the Mulberry River and adjacent roadsides.

On Oct. 27, Barrow County and Jackson County along with the town of Braselton joined forces for our second trash pickup event. I’d like to thank Matt Treeter of Barrow and Roy McHaney of Jackson County for all of their help in organizing and pulling together our resources so we could have such a successful turnout.

It’s great to work with two individuals who share my passion for keeping our environment clean.

We couldn’t have done it without the support of all the volunteers and generous sponsors that donated a variety of door prizes, give always, snacks, drinks and lunch. With such positive community support and involvement I hope to continue to hold these events in the future.

The following list represents all the local businesses that gave donations to share with our participants: Ace Hardware Highway 211; Al’s Tavern; A.W.S. Grading; Athens Stone Casting; Barrow County; C.E.R.T. of Jackson County; Chateau Elan; Corleone’s Pizza; Cracker Barrel; Domino’s Pizza; Eclectics Consignment; El Centinela; E.M.I.; Foxhole Military; Georgia Power; Georgia 811; Keep Jackson County Beautiful; Jackson County; Jackson EMC; Lowes; Never the Rock Photography; Stonewalls; and Whole Foods.

If anyone has any suggestions or ideas for future events, please feel free to contact me at ywise@braselton.net.

Yvette Wise Town of Braselton, Environmental Specialist Volunteers, including this crew which filled bags with trash collected along the Mulberry River, are important to the Rivers Alive effort. Also valued are the sponsors supporting the cleanup efforts with donations of food and door prizes and more.

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Mill Creek shuts down Broncos stampede 56-21

BY BRANDON RICHARDSON

For the Paper

There aren’t too many times that a football team gets to extract revenge but the Mill Creek High School football team got its turn against the Broncos of Brookwood High School last Friday night.

The Hawks defeated Brookwood by a score of 56-21 in the second round of the state playoffs. The Hawks had fallen to Brookwood, 3121, during the regular season, and Head Coach Shannon Jarvis said he believes his team has matured since that loss. “[Brookwood] was better than us at that point. Our kids have grown in confidence as the year has progressed,” said Jarvis.

The Broncos are the defending champions from two seasons ago but had a hard time finding pay dirt against a strong Mill Creek defense.

The Hawks knew what they were up against when they challenged the Broncos the first time around and they made the necessary adjustments to move on to the next

round in the playoffs.

“Brookwood’s a very, very good football team and a great program.

When we first opened, there [were] a lot of things they do that I tried to emulate here at Mill Creek,” said Jarvis.

The MCHS defense struggled to stop the Bronco offense early on. North Carolina State University commit Ky Priester caught a 35-yard touchdown pass on their drive. MCHS responded with a 60yard touchdown pass from Daniel David to wide receiver Michael Cheeks for 60 yards. The Broncos offense scored on the following drive but David responded with a touchdown run of his own, tying the game at 14.

“They made some big plays on the first two drives. We knew we had to stop [Priester] and start to get a great pass rush,” said Jarvis.

Running back Jacorey Lewis began to make his impact on the game.

His first carry of the drive went for 28 yards and his eighth of the drive was a 16-yard touchdown run.

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commit and star defensive tackle Kelsey Griffin recovered a Brookwood fumble and David capped things off by scrambling 24 yards into the end zone for his second rushing touchdown on the night.

Up by 21, defensive back Zac Turner provided MCHS with their second straight interception and third straight turnover. A 1-yard sneak by David would be his third rushing touchdown on the night.

That score would extend the Hawks’ lead to 42-14.

“The turnovers really hurt them.

I told our kids whoever makes the most plays wins and our kids made the plays. They made play after play on both sides of the ball,” said Jarvis.

Lewis rushed for 195 yards in the first half along with two rushing touchdowns. David provided the other four touchdowns in the half as the offense went a perfect 6-for6 in that half.

The Hawks saw a comfortable lead in the second that allowed the veterans to rest. The other half of the troops were sent in.

JHS moves on to quarterfinals in big win over the WHS

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Kody McDonald is nearly topsy turvy while making a tackles against Westminster High School but will do whatever it takes to get the job done.

BY DANIEL WOOD

For the Paper

It was history in the making Friday night as the Jefferson High School football team advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time since 1977. They will play host to the Purple Hurricanes of Fitzgerald High School (10-2) tomorrow night.

The Dragons rode the feet of quarterback Bryant Shirreffs and a stingy defense to advance to the next round.

Shirreffs rushed for 243 yards and three touchdowns for the game. He also added 80 passing yards and one touchdown pass. In total, the Dragon offense rushed for 397 yards and outgained the Wildcats, 474-179.

Down 7-0, Jefferson quarterback Bryant Shirreffs found his receiver on a slant pass for a gain of 12 yards. However, a Wildcat defender stripped the ball out and Harrison Fiveash picked up the loose ball and returned it to the Dragon 22-yard line. Four plays later, Cameron Seward bullied his way into the end zone, giving the Wildcats the early lead.

Jefferson responded with a 13-play drive to tie the game up with 3:44 left in the first quarter. After the Dragons’ defense forced a punt, the offense put together a 10-play drive capped by a 12-yard touchdown pass from Shirreffs to Dalton Hill. Leading by just seven

points, Shirreffs broke off for a 71-yard run, taking the ball down to the 4-yard line. On that play, Shirreffs took the snap from the shotgun, rolled to his right and found nothing but open field.

Sammy Williams scored two plays later to make it a two-touchdown advantage for the Dragons.

The second half saw Shirreffs add to his outstanding performance. He scored twice and picked up great blocks from his offensive line, receivers and backs.

Westminster was held to only 67 rushing yards while quarterback Jake Forte only had 8 rushing yards or the game. He did add 112 passing yards to eight different receivers. All night long, Dragon defenders Wesley Simonton, Kody McDonald, Tay Stevens and Micah Carpenter stuffed of Wildcat offense.

If it wasn’t for the performance of Shirreffs and the rest of the Jefferson offense, the story of the night was certainly the way the Dragon defense contained and held a very good Wildcat offense. Coach T McFerrin added, “It was a great night for Jefferson and a great night to be a Dragon.”

The Dragons will need another impeccable performance by the defense as well as a strong running game by Sammy Williams and Tristen Jackson.

Williams finished the night 82-yards on the ground and one touchdown.

Lewis finished the game with 252 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns, giving him 46 rushing touchdowns in his career.

“Jacorey [did] another great job. Our offensive line had another great game.

Offensively, we are very pleased,” said Jarvis. “I’m extremely proud of every facet of the game. Our kicking game, defense, offense -- I’m just proud of our kids’ physicality tonight,” said Jarvis.

Next week in the state quarterfinals, Mill Creek will play at North Cobb High School, which defeated the Panthers of Langston Hughes High School in the second round. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

North Cobb is 10-2 on the year. Look for Jacorey Lewis to be the workhorse yet again for the Hawks and linebacker Patrick Dike to set the tone on defense.

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Daniel David scored three touchdowns in an epic win over Brookwood High School last Friday night. His three trips to the end zone were on a 23-, 17- and 1-yard run.

JCCHS looks to make a big impact in new conference

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

It’s been a long time coming but, it looks as though the Jackson County Comprehensive High School boys’ basketball team is on the verge of having more of a respectable name within its region; the rise of the program could happen in the Panthers first season in the 8-AAA region.

They will most certainly be battle tested but Jackson County has an opportunity to do the unthinkable with all of the talent they have.

The Panthers went 6-16 overall and 3-10 in region play with wins over Banks County, East Jackson, Fannin County, Hart County, Oconee County and Oglethorpe County High School.

“We had five games that we lost by less than five points so it was a tough season. We should have had double figures [in wins]. We had some key wins but we definitely want to improve on that,” said Head Coach Britt Beaver.

The Panthers went 11-13 in 2010-2011 season and even pulled the upset over rival Jefferson High School, who went 15-12 that year. It’s been a while since the Panthers have won more than ten games in a season but this squad has a chance to exceed all expectations.

Jackson County lost less than five starters from a year ago and they will be replaced with guys that are not familiar with playing time; however, this year’s starters should rack up a ton of minutes, which will help them gain the skills they need for the long haul.

“We lost four starters. Those four really got a lot of the minutes. We don’t have a lot of experience coming back. We have more depth because we have some good guys that we worked hard last year [and] they were able to play some varsity minutes. We have two guys coming back that have some varsity [experience],” said Beaver.

The Panthers will have the luxury of having a complete team now as half of the roster consists of members of the football team. The Panthers went 6-4 and with their entrance into the postseason, Beaver was forced to compete with only half of his team.

“I’m used to having all of the football guys for a couple of weeks before the first game.

[We were missing half] of our team. That makes a difference because there’s a lot more excitement with 24 guys but the 12 out there are really focused and

working really hard. I think the football players [that are on this team] will carry the momentum of them doing well into our season. Those guys are coming off of a good year and they are confident,” Beaver said.

While it may take some time to see where guys will fit in on the court, Beaver certainly knows each athlete’s style of play. If each one can display their unique qualities on court, there should be a lot of noise in the stands coming from Panther fans.

“Kevin Lineberger will play the four and the five and Xavier Harper [will be] coming back as a two-guard and a slasher; they are both team captains,” Beaver stated.

“Mo Wade is our point guard.

He had to play [on the junior varsity team] last year because he transferred but we are really excited about him coming up.

He is a senior. He’s really quick and he shoots the ball well,” said Beaver.

“Hakeem Sanders didn’t play any varsity for us last year but he is a junior and I think he will provide some presence in the paint.

Andrew Fogarty is a junior and he got some minutes last year as a shooter. He’ll be more of a key role for us this year,” stated Beaver.

Reno Messler, who was one of the starting offensive lineman for the football team is another key addition that will make them more flexible.

“What’s really different about our team is that we have three or four [guys playing] post but they are so different. Reno has such a big body and plays really physical down low and Kevin has a great jump shot,” said Beaver.

“I think this year we will be more versatile. We’re kind of a half court team but this year we [will] try to push a little because we have the speed. Mo gives us the speed,” stated Beaver.

The Panthers will have tougher challenges this season as they will take on at least three teams that are coming off of strong seasons and will look to duplicate what they did last year. Morgan County High School went 25-5 overall (15-1 in region play) a year ago and has Davon Gibbs and CJ Turman as a part of the ESPN’s Recruiting Nation Basketball conversation.

Elbert County High School went 17-8 overall and 11-1 in region play and Franklin County High School finished 20-9 overall and 7-3 in the conference.

“There will only be a couple of new schools. When we moved, some of the other schools moved

as well. It’s pretty tough on the boys’ side. Morgan County is a newcomer and they have a post player that’s ranked in the nation. They are very strong.

Elbert County returns almost everyone and they are very athletic. North Oconee will return all but one. The region is tough but we are going to get the guys ready. It doesn’t matter who we are playing,” Beaver said.

Every year ESPN hosts Midnight Mania where collegiate basketball teams hold an open practice for fans to take part in.

The event started back in 1971 at the University of Maryland by Head Coach Lefty Driesell. The Panthers have taken hold of a long time college basketball tradition that allows them to bond, reconnect with alumni and get some advice from members of the University of Georgia’s men’s basketball team. It’s a big privilege that most high school basketball players don’t get a chance to have.

“It’s an open gym and we bring in the alumni. They hang out with the guys. We put the guys on a bus and we go up to the University of Georgia and the coaches meet with us and our guys get to meet a player. We go out to eat and then come back, practice, do some different contests and stay in the gym all night. It’s a lot of fun for the guys,” Beaver said.

The Bulldogs have to go up against some of the toughest opponents in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), which also happen to be some of the most prominent teams in the country (the University of Kentucky, the University of Florida and the University of Tennessee).

“I hope they hear from [them] about how hard they have to work. When my kids say they were in the gym for two hours on Saturday, I tell them, ‘well some one else was in there for three,’” stated Beaver.

“One thing the college coaches do a great job of is talking to the kids about how important their grades are. You can be the best kid in the world but you’ve got to have [good] grades. Then they talk to the kids about how competitive [the sport] is,” Beaver said.

Despite the number and wins and losses, Beaver is content knowing he has a great group of guys that care about him.

“The best part about my job is we have great kids. I probably get 22 text messages on Father’s Day. They are so good to me,” said Beaver.

JCCHS will take on Eagles Landing High School on Nov. 30 at ELHS at 6 p.m.

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Area teams move on to the next round

Basketball season is here

Check out swimming and wrestling action

Jefferson High School (11-1) defeated Westminster High School (5-7) last Friday night at Memorial Stadium. The win over the Wildcats propelled them to the next round and they will host the Purple Hurricanes of Fitzgerald High School tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The Dragons made history by becoming the first team to make it ito the semifinals round since 1977.

Mill Creek High School (9-3) will travel to Kennesaw to tackle North Cobb High School tomorrow night. The Warriors are 10-2 on the year and were just 5-5 a year ago. North Cobb has wins over McEachern and Lassiter High School. Playoff tickets are $12.

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School girls’ basketball team will compete against Winder-Barrow High School on Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. WBHS will be the host of the game.

The boys’ team will also compete against the Bulldogs on Dec. 1; however, a time has not been announced yet. The Jefferson High School girls’ team will host West Hall High School tomorrow at 7 p.m. while the boys will compete against WHHS at 8:30 p.m. at home as well. The Mill Creek High School girls’ squad will take on Meadowcreek High School on Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. followed by the boys at 7:30 p.m. Both games will take place at Meadowcreek.

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School wrestling team will host the Panther Invitational at 5 p.m. tomorrow.

The Jefferson High School swim team will compete on Dec. 14 at Frances Meadows Aquatic Center in Gainesville. The Dragons wrestling team will compete in the Panther Invitational at JCCHS. The Mill Creek High School swim team will compete at West Gwinnett High School on Dec. at 7:15 p.m. against North Gwinnett and Mountain View High School. The wrestling team is set to compete at Walton High School on Dec. 1 at 9 a.m. in the Walton Duals.

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Jefferson Dragons notch five awards in softball

By LATRICE WILLIAMS

for the Jefferson High School softball team.

Five players from the Dragons Softball season may be over but squad were named to the All-Rethe awards have begun rolling in gion Team. Morgan McKinney (Pitcher of the Year), Ashley Boyd (First-Team Catcher), Lindsey Miles (First Team Outfield), Cason Anderson (First-Team Outfield) and Megan Faulkner (Honorable Mention Infield) were honored for their accomplishments this season.

A few of the Dragons plan to play collegiate ball and Head Coach Melissa Mullis said she is proud to say she has athletes who will be continuing their career after high school.

McKinney and Miles will take their talents to Georgia Highlands College and Boyd has made an early decision to play for the Mountaineers of Appalachian State University.

McKinney “finished with an overall ERA of.84, and an ERA for region play of .24.

She did a great job of consistently coming out strong, Doug Chellew The Paper playing her best and giving us Pitcher of the Year receipient Morgan a chance to win,” said Mullis.

McKinney helped lead the Dragons to the Miles was the one who usually sets the tone by stepping second round of the state playoffs. up to the plate first but also lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

greatly contributed in the outfield as well. Anderson and Faulkner will be missed next season.

“Lindsey consistently hit .350 or above for us. She was our leadoff batter and she did a great job of offensively setting the pace for us each game,” Mullis said.

“Cason played her heart out each game and gave a consistent effort.

Her batting average was .297, and she was a strong leader for our team this year,” Mullis said.

“Meagan has consistently been a threat offensively as well as defensively. She hit .500 in region play and .280 for the whole season.

We look forward to two more great years from her,” said Mullis.

The opportunity to continue playing the sport you love doesn’t come around too often but Mullis said she is mostly grateful that members of her team have the chance to earn a degree.

“Lindsey and Morgan are very competitive and knowledgeable. I am proud for these girls that they are having an opportunity to continue to play after high school [as] so few have that opportunity,” said Mullins. “They have been working hard for a long time to achieve this, and I am proud that someone recognized their worth and is giving them that chance. I am most proud that they are continuing their education. Georgia Highlands are getting

JCCHS ready to rise as wrestling state champs High school wrestling is under way and the Jackson County Comprehensive High School wrestling team is on the verge of being at the forefront of it all.

JCCHS lost their state champ from a year ago but has a strong core returning that should give challengers a good look.

“We finished sixth as a team at the traditional state tournament last year. We had one state champion and two other placers,” said Head Wrestling Coach Jason Powers. “We lost our state champion, Zach Moore, to graduation and we lost a state placer, Bryan Burnette, due to a move out of the state. We have one state placer, Daivon Ledford, returning this year. He is a two-time state placer and is a senior this year.”

“We are also returning a couple of state qualifiers this year in JT Wood, Michael Shekey and Conner Andreasen. Michael is out of the line-up due to a pre-season injury but we are hopeful that he will be back before the area tournament in February,” said Powers.

The Panthers seem to have a lot of depth coming back this season and Powers says he believes these guys can take the stadium at the end of the season.

“JT is a junior and Conner is a senior. We are looking for great things out of both of these wrestlers and hopefully they will climb on the podium at the end of the season,” said Powers. “We are also returning a sectional qualifier in Lane Robertson.

Lane is off to a good start this year and we are looking for him to make the state tournament and hopefully find the podium.”

Every match will be a shootout; one could pose more significance than the other as the season progresses and each match will more than likely be more intense than the first.

“There is not necessarily one match that we look forward to during the season other than Area and State Duals and the Area, Sectional and State Tournament. We prepare all season for these postseason tournaments and look at everything as [far as our] progress toward these tournaments,” Powers said.

“Outside the postseason tournaments, the only regular season event I would say our wrestlers look forward to is the Panther Invitational wrestling tournament that we host on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. It is a very tough, early season test and is an awesome tournament for our wrestlers as it is their home tournament,” Powers said.

It’s been five years since students broke off from

“The key to our success this year is for us to pull together as a team and stay away from injuries. We are going to have to grow as a team and as individuals each week of the season to accomplish our goals. We are going to have to make every practice and every match count this year.”

Jason Powers Jackson County Comprehensive High School JCCHS to attend East Jackson High School and the two have exchanged plenty of wins and losses in their respective sports. That rivalry rings true amongst the wrestlers but it is more of a friendly one as opposed to the usual love-hate relationship displayed between other schools.

“I guess we could say that we have a natural rival against East Jackson since

they are our cross-county rival, but outside of that I wouldn’t say we have any consistent ‘rivals.’ Our rivals are the teams that stand between the state tournament and us every year so they change quite often,” Powers said.

Oconee has two wrestlers returning that made an appearance in the state tournament and both return to give the Panthers more fits this season. Junior Cory Collins fell in the second round but senior Marshall Brown finished in second place after falling short in the championship match. North Hall High School saw two wrestlers at state but both fell in early rounds,” said Powers.

“This year, Banks County, Oconee County and North Hall will definitely be teams that we keep an eye on as we will need to beat them to make it to the state tournament this year,” Power said.

Powers likes to keep an eye on his players safety and mental state throughout the season but there is only so much he can control when it comes to both aspects. Yet, he said he does his best to see his players have a season that allows them to not wear themselves out in both facets before the most important part of the year approaches.

“This sport does cause a lot of wear and tear on the body and mind. We have to make sure that we are taking care of both throughout the year and that is going to look different from one athlete to the next,” Powers said.

“As a coach, I have to make sure that we are getting the right type of matches at the right time throughout the year. That is a scheduling thing at it plays a very important role in preparing our wrestlers for the state tournament,” said Powers.

The Panthers look to be on the brink of reaching a state title and hope to surpass both finishes from last season.

“We missed state duals last year with a fourthplace finish in area duals.

However [we] had a good showing with a sixth-place finish at the individual state tournament,” said Powers.

High school wrestling has become extremely competitive and, while it is hard to win them all, the Panthers will have to put forth their best performances every time they set foot on the mat.

“The key to our success this year is for us to pull together as a team and stay away from injuries. We are going to have to grow as a team and as individuals each week of the season to accomplish our goals,” said Powers. “We are going to have to make every practice and every match count this year.”

When it comes to taking the state title, the Panthers are knocking on the door.

They don’t have to far too go but the heavy-hitters that stand in their way enjoy being at the top. Although JCCHS has a couple of veterans returning, the Panthers need a few more encounters on the mat to really establish the squad in what will be a very competitive season.

“We have a lot of good wrestlers that just need more experience this year. I think if we can stay focused on building for the post-season tournaments in January and February, then we should do well when that time of the season rolls around,” said Powers.

The Panthers will be in action tomorrow as they host the Panther Invitational beginning at 5 p.m.

two jewels.”

Although Mullis will lose three valuable athletes, she will have another year or two with other all-stars including Boyd and Faulkner.

“We would be a different team without Ashley out there. She is a very strong catcher who does a great job being aggressive and blocking balls. She hit .400 in region play and .311 for the whole season,” Mullis said.

“I am proud that Ashley is able to commit early. I think that it will allow her to relax and play to the best of her potential knowing that she has a road set before her and it is what she wants.

The girls may not have the same stress and pressures that we see amongst high school football recruits to sign a letter of intent but, it is always lingering in the background and the players tend to feel better when they are able to get that out of the way.

“It is hard playing and not knowing if and where you will end up. It puts a lot of pressure on athletes and impedes their performance at times. I am very happy that she has accomplished one of her dreams and is able to go into her senior year with a clear plan. She has worked tremendously hard and Appalachian is fortunate to be getting such a great athlete,” said Mullis.

Jefferson had a remarkable year

in which they started 5-11 but two significant win streaks helped turn their season around.

From Aug. 30 to Sept. 14, Jefferson went on a six-game winning streak and hit another high note toward the end of the regular season; they forced two shutouts over Social Circle High School in the opening round of the region tournament and went on to defeat Union County in the region championship game.

From there, the Dragons hosted Manchester and won the double header (15-0, 14-0) in the opening round of the state playoffs. However, Jefferson ran into trouble when they took on Dade County High School, which went on to win the state title. Dade County took the first match 3-0 but the Dragons bounced back with a 7-4 win in the second game. In a critical game three, Jefferson fell 3-1.

“I am very proud of our girls. I always hope and pray that they get to see the fruits of their labor,” said Mullis. “These girls start working in January individually, and then as a whole team on June 1. So to see them have these rewards makes me happy for them.

“It shows that spending that time, working day in and day out, makes a difference. I am so proud to watch them [each] grow as an athlete and person,” said Mullis.

Babineaux gives back through Driving Magic

By Latrice Williams

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Atlanta Falcon Jonathan Babineaux has been giving back to the community in a tremendous way, as he helps support more than 70 charities. The defensive tackle brought his passion for riding horses to a group of kids who are suffering either from an illness or have special needs. He partnered with Driving Magic, located in Hoschton, which allows children and adults with disabilities to drive horse carriages, which serves as therapy.

“I try to interact with a lot of different organizations throughout Atlanta and try not to limit myself to one certain organization [but] make sure that I’m bringing awareness and AricDreamPhotographyThompson/CherryBañezPR /For the Paper [shed light] on them and Jonathan Babineaux has been a key contributor on the defenthe things they do on a day- sive side of the ball for the Atlanta Falcons. to-day basis that people really don’t get to see,” said Babineaux stated.

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Certain organizations have to go out and The kids went from horse riding to taking search for help but, Babineaux showed up part in an educational experience where they learned the basics of everyday life, from go- with open arms and offered Driving Magic ing bowling to recognizing items you’d find at his services to give back. Babineaux noted that many of these places need funds but, a super market.

“There’s a trail back there [where] they get they also need people willing to be generous the chance to bowl and they may have some in other ways besides their money.

“We approached them. I reach out to all can goods and a grocery list back there so they can try to understand things and try to of the organizations [I] work with. [They] eninteract and become fluent with things they courage me to come out, donate, and give do on a day-to-day basis; it will help them and back. What I want to do is [put] the credit and [the] trauma they endure during their lives. spotlight on these charities and their needs.

It’s basically [a way] to get them back to nor- [They need donations] but it’s certainly not just about money. It’s about time [as well]. Evmal speed,” said Babineaux.

Babineaux does not ride horses profession- erybody needs to donate time to make these ally in his spare time and won’t be making an things work,” Babineaux said.

“Whenever you have time to donate to appearance in the Kentucky Derby; however, special things like this, there are people that his passion for horseback riding stems from his childhood in his native of Texas where he really need it. I would definitely encourage people to give back. We’re all blessed; not hopped on a horse every chance he could.

“Growing up as a kid I always loved horses, just in the sense of having money or being fiespecially coming from Texas. You get to nancially stable but the gift of life and being see a lot of horses. I did get a chance to ride able to do the things that we do on a day-tohorses if there was some type of program up day basis without any help. There are a lot of at the school where there was a carnival. I people in this world that really do need help was always the one that wanted to ride the with the things they do. They want to be norhorses. I’ve always had a love for horses. I mal just like we are. Giving back is a big thing still do and maybe one day I will own one,” and I hope people do it more and more,” said Babinueax.

player of the week

Running back Jacorey Lewis Mill Creek High School The Broncos were not strong enough to slow Jacorey Lewis down the second time around.

Lewis racked up 255 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns for the Hawks in a big win that gave catapulted Mill Creek into the next round against North Cobb High School.

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Judy Dienell and Reggie Shepard were part of the comedic evenings.

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Polly Kain, Patsy Price, Raynerd Chisim and Sally Austin were involved in the Deaton Creek production.

Better than merry, ‘Christmas Belles’ makes holidays hilarious at Deaton Creek

BY KATIE JUSTICE

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Where’s the fun in Christmas without some Southern home-cooked drama? For, that’s exactly what viewers got with this year’s production of “Christmas Belles” at the Village at Deaton Creek.

A cast comprised of Deaton Creek residents filled the house for two straight nights of Nov. 9 and 10 with their production focused on the Futrelle sisters of Fayro, Texas, and

VDC Synchronettes kicked off the holidays the annual Christmas production at “The Tabernacle of the Lamb.” With an Elvis impersonator, making a visit to the manger, hilarity was bound to ensue, including a bout of food poisoning that almost put an end the entire performance.

The production, co-directed by Judy Dienell and Dale Green, is the second part of a trilogy that began last November, and will

continue the year after next.

The cast performed for three sold out shows to an audience of almost 150 people each show.

“That was a record turnout for us,” said resident Sean Austin. “We didn’t turn anyone away.”

Also, hosting their annual holiday production were the VDC Synchronettes, the syn-

chronized swimming group of the Village at Deaton Creek.

The group, which has grown from five to ten members over the last year, held their second annual show, “Kicking Off the Holidays,” Nov. 16 and 17.

The group was joined by the resident signing group Singing for Fun, and the VDC Landsharks, an all-male swimming group from the community.

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The Synchronettes presented their second annual show Nov. 16-17 and dedicated their performance to Kitty Ruberti who is recovering from a knee injury.

Hoschton Animal Hospital vet improving quality of life for pets through use of stem cell therapy

BY KATIE JUSTICE

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Chili cookoff is one fundraiser for little Braden Dec. 7, 2009, was a magnificent day for Matt and Michelle Knebel of Jefferson — it marked the birth of a beautiful, strong little man named Braden, the light of his parents’ lives.

He had 10 fingers, 10 toes and was ready to take on the world.

Farah Bohannon However, much to the Columnist Knebel’s dismay, Braden was diagnosed with serious congenital heart defects. He underwent two heart surgeries within the first six weeks of his life, followed by a g tube/nissen fundiplication surgery at 3 months old, which was a significant digestive tract surgery. His third heart

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Boomer, a 7-year-old Mastiff, was experiencing pain every time he stood or tried to walk just a few months ago.

Now he is running and jumping just fine, thanks to the stem cell therapy performed by Dr. Kevin Chapman, DVM, at the Hoschton Animal Hospital.

“I’m always looking for the most advanced techniques to bring into my practice. I know there’s better ways of treating different diseases,” said Chapman, who has been performing stem cell therapy for years. He recently switched to this new technique after it was established last year.

The Hoschton Animal Hospital is one of only a few animal clinics in the state offering the MediVet America Adipose Stem Cell Therapy. This cutting edge therapy involves the use of an animal’s fat tissue to generate stem cells, which are then injected directly within arthritic joints.

“It’s exciting. A stem cell can become any cell. It’s an undifferentiated cell, that means it doesn’t know what it is. So when I inject into an arthritic joint, it can become a synovial cell, so that it makes more joint fluid. It can become a ligament. If there’s a ligament in there that’s loose or not attached, it can help with that. If there’s a bone defect, it can become that,” said Chap-

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Dr. Kevin Chapman injects stem cells into a dog’s joints in a procedure that can be completed within a couple of hours to provide improved quality of life. man.

The entire procedure can be completed within just a couple hours. The pet arrives in the morning and is anesthetized only for the removal of the fat cells, which are either removed from

behind the shoulder of the pet or the pet’s abdomen.

A technician then goes through the

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Stan Cheekoway leans away from the shotgun that Ellen Stetler has in her hands. At right, Betty Geiger and Curtis Finney were sporting a special holiday look.

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The performance ventured through the holiday season beginning with Thanksgiving and ending with New Year’s.

The show kicked off with “Singing for Fun” performing “Over the River and Through the Woods,” followed by the Synchronettes decked out in festive fall costumes, completing an ensemble to “Sleigh Ride.”

The highlight of the VDC Landshark’s performance was the laugher evoking dancing to a medley for the “Nutcracker.”

The five members of the Landsharks donned antlers and played some reindeer games, including a tail-shaking number, leaving the audience filling the room with laughter.

“It’s very colorful this year. Last year, we just had navy swimsuits and a patriotic cap. This year we have a number of different costumes,” said Sally Austin, a member and leader of the Synchronettes.

The show sold out both nights with about 140 people in the audience each night.

“It was much better than I anticipated,” said Peg Tansey, a VDC resident. “I thought they were great.”

“There’s good support in the community for it,” said Austin.

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Sally Austin lifting Donna Finney during the VDC Synchronettes’ performance to “Christmas Eve Sarajevo.”

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Continued from 3B process of growing the stem cells and separating them from the fat, which takes about two hours. At the Hoschton Animal Hospital, this part of the procedure is performed by technician Heath Parr.

“At that point I have pure stem cells, and I give them into whichever joints I have determined in a prior appointment are arthritic,” said Chapman.

Chapman said he also gives the pet an additional amount of stem cells through its IV. “We may not know every joint that’s arthritic, and the stem cells will seek out wherever there’s inflammation, which is what arthritis is. So the ones given in the bloodstream will go to perhaps the ones I didn’t know were arthritic from my physical exam and x-rays.”

The end results of the procedure can be seen in about six months, although Chap-

The Landsharks from Deaton Creek named left to right are: Steve Ember, Mark Gregg, Bob Dienell, Chuck Pierce, and Mitch Cohen

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Dr. Kevin Chapman injects stem cells into a dog’s joints. man says improvement in the pet’s ability to move can be seen within a couple weeks.

“The price is somewhat expensive, but when you compare it to one year of being on Rimadyl, which is an arthritis pill, it’s comparable,” said Chapman, who also highlighted the lack of adverse reactions to stem cell therapy in comparison to arthritis medications.

Currently, Chapman and Dr. Mandy Roberts, DVM, are both certified to perform stem cell therapy through MediVet. Hoschton Animal Hospital has performed two stem cell therapy procedures since February, and there are already plans for more pets to undergo the procedure.

“Two owners are going to use it as Christmas presents for their dogs,” he said.

The holidays can mean a trip out of town to stay with family or friends, and it’s not always an option to take animal companions along for the ride. Rather than cancel your plans or have your dog boarded at a kennel, one local man is offering an alternative.

John Goforth is a local man who operates an inhouse pet sitting business.

Goforth provides care for any type of animal while their owner’s away.

That care is done at the pet’s own home.

“It is less stressful on most pets to not change their routine, and they are most comfortable in there own surround-

Keeping pet healthy includes watching weight

By KATIE JUSTICE

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November is Pet Diabetes Month, and diabetes is a growing problem regarding pet health.

According to local veterinarian Dr. Kevin Chapman, DVM, of the Hoschton Animal Hospital, it is directly related to a pet’s weight in the majority of cases.

Diabetes in pets is similar to diabetes in humans. It’s a disease caused by a lack of insulin that affects a pet’s blood sugar levels.

The symptoms of diabetes in pets are lethargy, exces-

sive thirst, frequent urination, excessive hunger while losing weight, thinning hair, cloudy eyes in dogs, and lack of grooming for cats.

According to Chapman, the best way to prevent diabetes in pets is to keep them within their ideal weight range.

Chapman said that he only sees around four or five cases of pet diabetes per year, but he is also proactive with pet owners about keeping animals at healthy weights.

“We try and make sure that the animals that come in are kept as slim as possible and in good body condition,”

said Chapman.

However, like in humans, some pets have a genetic disposition for the disease, but that doesn’t guarantee they will suffer from diabetes.

“If you can keep your pet in its ideal weight, you can usually delay or even prevent a genetic disposition to the disease,” said Chapman.

ings, so what better place than their own home,” said Goforth.

He says he does whatever is necessary to provide care for the pet including visiting to feed and provide water for the pet, clean up and exercise it.

“I go as often as the owner wants, and it is a per trip charge. The best example would be a dog that needs to be feed twice a day and taken out to use the bathroom-- I would go as close to the time the dog is used to getting feed, so not to cause the dog any stress from change in it normal routine,” said Goforth.

Goforth also says that he collects newspapers and mail for the owners if they wish.

Rates for Goforth’s pet services vary depending on the situation.

“One animal, one trip per day would be around $20 dollars within a 20-mile radius. For more animals, it would be prorated out at a discounted price based on time and distance and amount of time to carry out the owner’s instructions,” said Goforth.

For more information, contact Goforth at jcg@ windstream.net or call 770656-0447.

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Friends provide early literacy station for Braselton Library

By LEANNE AKIN

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Thanks to the Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library, children are having fun as they learn through a new Early Literacy Station.

Ideal for ages 2-8, children can sit at the computer station at the library and learn on their own.

George Tuttle from the Piedmont Regional Library arrived recently to install the station for preschool and elementary ages. The Friends’ fundraising of $3,000 made possible the purchase.

Travis Hughson and Cannon Beck were eager to see how the new system would operate as was Jeremiah Perez.

Judee McMurdo, president of the Friends which supports the Braselton-West Jackson Library through volunteer efforts, advocacy and fundraising, said libraries are being encouraged to

purchase the Early Literacy Stations which do not need an Internet connection or assistance from staff for youngsters to learn while enjoying the interactive experience with math, science, geography, spelling and more.

McMurdo was joined by several Friends members for the recent unveiling of the system including Dorothy Drake, Kay Schulte, Marilyn

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Jeremiah Perez checks out the new station just as George Tuttle got the station set up and Cannon Beck and Travis Hughson waited for a chance to see it in action. Tuttle showed some Friends of the Library members how the station can easily be operated by children. ing needs.

Friends of the Library welcomes members and volunteers to be involved at AFTERWORDS store and café, located in the library.

Marilyn Deal serves as volunteer chairman and can be reached by calling 770-289-

Teams can register for Relay For Life Gum Springs Elementary School, Georgia Kids Academy and West Jackson Primary School are Relay For Life teams already on their fundraising way to help the American Cancer Society.

Involved with the Relay For Life of Braselton-Hoschton, the teams are hoping to soon by joined by other teams registering through the Relay website.

Angie L. Konarski is chairing the Gum Springs Elementary team while Jessica Worley is leading the charge for Georgia Kids Academy.

Tanya L. Butler is the team chair for the West Jackson Primary team. Worley is also serving as chairman of the Braselton-Hoschton Relay, which is in its third year.

Relay For Life of Braselton-Hoschton will be held April 26, 2013, at Hoschton

Deal and Roy Fulkerson.

Library manager Bev Adkins and assistant manager Lori Hayes said they were pleased with the new addition to the library’s offerings. While addition stations are hoped for as the Winder Library obtained three of the stations through a grant, Adkins says she wants children to try the station for its suitability to meeting their learn-

Park, and Kellie Scott, community manager for the American Red Cross, is talking up the goal of having more teams involved in the largest spend-the-night party to honor the long, lonely nights of a cancer patient.

Cancer doesn’t sleep, she reminds, and neither should those committed to raising hope and money so that there are more birthdays to be celebrated.

Get your Relay For Life team registered by going to cancer.org or relay.acsevents.org and got to “Get Involved” and then “Find an Event.” Search for Braselton-Hoschton and sign up.

You can also reach Kellie Scott at 706-549-4893 at her Athens office or call 706-7143518 for more information about getting involved with Relay For Life

7224 or emailing mmdeal@ bellsouth.net Donations to the Friends, which donated more than $20,000 to the library through June, can be directed to treasurer Roy Fulkerson.

Memberships of $10 annually, $100 lifetime or $500

for corporate can be sent to Friends of BWJ Library, in care of Hector Iglesias, 9032 Lexington Court, Braselton, GA 30517.

You can also reach Iglesias by calling 678-963-5423 or emailing hectoriglesias50@ msn.com

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Both parents should explain divorce reasons to teenage son Dear Margo: I am a now single father looking for some assistance.

Several months ago, my wife of 17 years asked for a divorce, and I recently learned she was three months pregnant by another man by the time the divorce went through. The question I am now facing is whether or not to tell my 17-year-old son that she left us to have another child.

After the divorce was final, my son spiraled into a depression and attempted suicide. (This was not entirely due to the divorce, though it was a factor). He has undergone treatment and is currently on three types of medication and seeing a therapist.

I’m still afraid that telling him his mother’s true motives might push him back into his downward spiral.

Should I let him know why she left? And if so, what is the best way to do it? — On the Fence Dear On: I hope you

Dear Margo can revise your own idea that your ex-wife left the marriage “to have another child.” She left because she fell in love with someone else, and then there was a pregnancy.

I hope you will consult your son’s therapist (with his permission). My hunch is that the counselor will advise you and your ex to tell your son, together, about the developments ... emphasizing that your marital difficulties and the subsequent pregnancy had nothing to do with your love for him.

With luck, your son’s mother will step up to the plate and remain a mother to her teenager. I hope there are better days ahead.

— Margo, optimistically

Dear Margo: I don’t want to be a crybaby, but I am very upset with my husband of 11 months. Prior to our marriage, he was very loving and sexual.

We are seniors, and this relationship was everything I wanted. But since we got married, he hasn’t touched me. I am a little overweight, and I’m very self-conscious about it. When I try to get close to him and maybe have some togetherness, he says I am a sex maniac.

Recently, he got some Viagra, but when he took it, he expected it would do everything. I explained that we have to do our share to stimulate the sexual feelings. He hasn’t taken any of it since then.

I feel I have tried everything. After 10 months, we still haven’t had sex, and I am at my wits’ end. In the meantime, I am beginning to hate my body and feel that no one can love me. I have never felt that way before.

I don’t want to run around

on him; I want the man I married back. I hope you have some ideas for me.

— Needy Nancy Dear Need: You don’t say how senior you are, and whether or not you were overweight when you were courting.

If you were slender until you married, and then somehow the pounds got packed on, that could send the message that “mission accomplished,” so what the hell? If you’ve always been the same weight, the sexual activity on his part was to close the deal.

I would suggest a weight loss program of some kind just because the self-image you have is not to your liking. This matter between you two (or three, meaning a counselor) definitely needs to be pursued and dealt with.

As for what he expects Viagra to do — beyond the obvious — I would be most curious. Good luck getting this straightened out. — Margo, restoratively

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Dear Margo: A reader of yours recommended installing monitoring software on a spouse’s computer. I am a computer tech, and I can tell you that installing monitoring software or key loggers on another person’s computer without their knowledge or consent violates federal law and possibly state laws, as well.

The federal government has enacted laws that make it illegal to covertly intercept electronic information.

The United States Code, title 18, states that interception of wire and electronic communications is illegal.

This means that using a key logger in order to spy on one’s spouse is a violation of federal law.

Furthermore, state regulations may carry additional penalties for those who use key loggers on unsuspecting people.

In order to install a monitoring application, you must be the owner of the computer, or obtain the consent

of all the users of the monitored machine.

Parents can legally install the software on their minor child’s computer. (Covert computer monitoring of a child over the age of 18 is illegal.) When installed on a computer that does not meet the above criteria, monitoring software technically becomes spyware. Spyware is illegal. — Ken Dear Ken: Thanks for the info. I do not mean to be a scofflaw, but if a woman catches her husband (or vice versa) getting up to no good on the computer (a not infrequent occurrence), my guess is that the spouse who’s caught is not going to respond to this situation by bringing charges for employing spyware. Just sayin’.

— Margo, intuitively

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

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business & Breakfast of Dec. 5 is a networking event with area nonprofits setting up table displays to share information about opportunities for involvement as a volunteer or donor.

The breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Jackson EMC Auditorium and will be sponsored by the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Contact Linda@ jacksoncountyga.com to reserve a non-profit table. sss On Friday, Nov. 30, Santa Claus will be making his way into downtown Jefferson on a horse-drawn carriage.

Photos with Santa will be available at the Pendergrass Store, part of the museum, after his 5:30 p.m. arrival. Color 5x7 inch photographs will be available for $7.50 or parents can use their own cameras to get a photo for $5. sss On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Crawford W. Long Museum invites children ages 5-12 to participate in a miniature gingerbread house workshop from 1-3 p.m. The cost is $5 for museum members or $7 for nonmembers. sss The annual Jefferson Christmas parade will wind its way through downtown Jefferson, beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. sss The Friends of the Jefferson Library will host the third annual Jefferson Public Library

Speed Read 5K Run/ Walk on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 1:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Civic Center. The entry fee is $15 per pre-registered participant and $40 per family of four. New this year will be a one mile Junior Jog for kids. All pre-registered participants will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt. Entry forms can be picked up at the library or go to www.facebook.com/ jeffersonpubliclibrary or www.jeffersonfriends. prlib.org. Call the library at 706-367-8012. sss A Flea An’tique, located in Braselton, will hold its holiday open house will be Dec. 8 and 9. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. sss Flowery Branch Christmas Tree Lighting & Roll ‘n Stroll will be from 2-6 p.m. on Dec. 1, in downtown Main Street at the Depot in Flowery Branch. Santa photos will be $7.

More details and registration for Roll ‘n Stroll - http:// flowerybranchga.org/ event-calendar.html Contact Charlotte Cornett at 678-698-1387. sss The Shopping Extravaganza and Holiday Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Hoschton Hertiage Arts Center, located at 74 White St., in Hoschton. sss Breakfast with Santa will be hosted from 9-11 a.m. on Dec. 15 at the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center The cost is $2 per child and $4 per adult.

sss Westbrook Academy and Braselton Prep will present “The Yule Mule,” a Christmas musical

by Ray Lombardi, at 7 p.m. on Dec. 13, in the gymnasium building.

Tickets are $5 with coffee and dessert are included. sss The Jefferson Downtown Development Authority and Main Street Jefferson will be hosting a “Candlelight Tour of Historic Jefferson Churches.”

This event will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2, and begins at 5 p.m.

Transportation will be provided from the First Baptist Church of Jefferson parking lot.

The churches chosen for the tour are among the oldest in Jefferson and Jackson County.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Jefferson City Hall, PrissEllie’s or the Crawford W. Long Museum. Questions may be directed to 706-3675714. sss The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center will present its first Women’s Business Expo, a perfect opportunity to with Georgia SBDC Network’s Social Media Marketing Expert Kyle Hensel discussing how to market your business through Facebook and Pinterest. A holiday lunch will be served and door prizes will be raffled.

The expo is Friday, Nov. 30, at the Athens SBDC, Chicopee Complex, located at 1180 E. Broad St., Athens, GA 30602.

The cost is $39. Online registration at www. athenssbdc.org, call 706-542-7436 or e-mail kmurray@georgiasbdc. org.

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surgery was in January of 2011. The surgeries led doctors to diagnose him with Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), which refers to the weakening of the heart muscle. The weakness causes the heart to fill poorly, squeeze poorly or both.

Doctors told Braden’s family that the only way for him to survive is to receive a heart transplant and that he would need one sooner than anyone thought. Braden has experi- Braden enced more than many adults ever will — he truly is a little fighter! The Knebels hope to gain support, prayers and positive thoughts from the community and to inspire others with a strong little boy who has fought for his life since day one.

It may seem easy to just say “let’s do it” when doctors say that a little boy’s only means of survival is to receive a heart transplant.

Unfortunately, since heart transplants are extremely complicated and significant, they will sometimes exceed $500,000, which is not an amount most people have waiting in their bank accounts. The Knebels are thrilled to have the help of their caring Jefferson neighbors who are dutifully helping to raise funds for Braden’s life-saving surgery.

Johnny’s Pizza in Jefferson has already hosted a benefit where a portion of the proceeds, which included pizza, subs and garlic knots, went to

Braden.

On Nov. 4, Crossroads Church hosted a successful benefit as well. Lead Pastor Rod Zwemke reports that at least 80 people attended this chili cook-off event and enjoyed delicious food, fun and good company. Attendees brought their own chili and first, second- and thirdplace winners were awarded prizes. Donations were taken up for the chili and $150 was raised to go toward Braden’s heart transplant.

See more scenes from the chili cookoff at ClickThePaper.com Even smaller events like this chili cook-off will help the Knebel family tremendously. It will not only help to raise funds, but will hopefully spread the word about Braden. He and his family will appreciate each and every supporter, no matter what.

Another fundraiser will be held this Friday, Nov. 30, at the Winder Waffle House on West May Street. From 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., 20 percent of the sales will go toward the Children’s Organ Transplant Association, or COTA, in honor of Braden. All profits will go toward transplant-related expenses.

For more information about Braden Knebel or to find ways to help him get the heart he needs, please visit www.cotaforbradenk.com 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

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The cast for Brighton Beach Memoirs, the next production of the Jefferson Community Theatre, has been announced by director Keith Johnson and rehearsals are under way. The cast includes Katie Vickery as Nora Morton, Ashley Ware as Blanche Morton, John Aquino as Eugene Jerome, Ashley Moore as Laurie Morton, Jennifer Dolezal as Kate Jerome, Alex Dye as Stanley Jerome and Rick Bennett as Jack Jerome. “We are currently in rehearsal for the show which will be performed Jan.17-20, 2013, at the Jefferson High School William Duncan Martin Performing Arts Center,” said director Johnson. Brighton Beach Memoirs was a production Jackson acted in as a college student. Jennifer Cain is Assistant Director.

For ticket information and to learn more about the Jefferson Community Theatre, call 706367-5714 or go to the website at www.jeffersoncommunitytheatre.com. You can also find the Jefferson Community Theatre on Facebook.

Hoschton arts center hosting holiday market Twenty-four participants will be involved in the Dec. 1-2 Hoschton Heritage Art Center’s Holiday Market, with individuals securing tables both upstairs and downstairs “The Holiday Market is going to be extremely nice,” said Hoschton Heritage Arts Council board chairman Robbie Bettis.

The Holiday Market will feature items from local artists and artisans will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center, located at 74 White St., in Hoschton. It is planned as an annual event.

The market will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, and from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2.

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.

Participants will include Donna Bailey – hand loomed bracelets, painted gourds; Sharon Barfield – wreaths, wood turned pens, ceramic coasters, etc; Karen Beckstein –knitted & crocheted items; Robbie Bettis – spoon ornaments, glass totems; Sue Compton – pottery; Sandra Cope – fleece items, quilted throws, pillows, children’s items; Terri Estes – etched glass, jewelry, scarves, prints; Astra Graham – stain glass; and Linda Griffiths – water color paintings .

Also taking part will be Pat Fisher – plates, cross stitch, dish cloths; Patsy Follett – stained

glass; Charlotte Hall; Sandy Jarrett – scarves & knitted items; Phyllis McClure – bracelets, key chains, necklaces, spoon bookmarks ; Susan Patillo – homemade soaps & bath fizzies; Stephanie Phelein – functional pottery; Susan Rice – quilts; and Karen Steeb – crochet & hand crafted ornaments, blankets, hats, scarves, etc.

Also involved in the holiday market will be Rick Stone – photos; Shelly Walling – stained glass: ornaments, panels, dragonflies, etc.; Stephanie Walling – painted art: glass, shoes, purses, wallets, etc.; Jaclyn White – solid silver jewelry & books; Susan Wilkinson – hand painted furniture; and Ann Zawacki – jewelry-stone & glass.

Find out more about the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council by visiting www.hoschtonheritageartscouncil.com Other HHAC happenings Breakfast with Santa will be hosted from 9-11 a.m. on Dec. 15 at the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center The cost is $2 per child and $4 per adult.

The Yoga class has moved to Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. You come to this weekly class and pay without registering.

The “What do I do with all this Stuff” (Estate Liquidations) class has been postponed until Nov. 29. This class is is 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and includes lunch for $40 for members and will be held at Auction Ventures.

Bingo is a monthly fundraiser.

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Services 000 011-Adult Care Adult Private Personal Care Home.

770-536-5102

CAREGIVER will travel day or night.

References.

706-768-5808

028-Child Care KID’S WORLD Christian Childcare Jesse Jewell/985 Now Enrolling 6wks & up. $100/wk.

770-297-1500

Thursday, November 29, 2012

230-General Sales Agents Primary duties include developing new business in tandem with the seasoned sales staff to exceed monthly territory sales goals.

Working knowledge of excel software, reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license/good driving record and ability to comprehend written and verbal instruction are required.

We offer you a start in sales culture with comprehensive compensation package to include competitive salary and health & time benefits.

Resumes and references to: hr@gainesvilletimes.com

Oakwood Daycare McEver Rd. Now enrolling Babies120; One & Up - 110.

770-536-4671

043-Firewood FIREWOOD For Sale- $70 per load.

Bill, 770-536-1635; 678-997-4641

FIREWOODSeasoned Oak. Cut & Split. Free Delivery.

678-630-2775 leave message POP’S FIREWOOD Proprietor: Dylan Robertson. Pick-up or Delivery. Best Prices In Town!!!

678-997-8737 770-540-5372

Announcements 100 160-Lost & Found $1000 Reward Lost- Brown Female Poodle (7lbs). Wearing pink shirt. Gwinnett/Hall on 11/19/12.

Please Help!

770-633-1994

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

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

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

Jobs 200

PRIMEdge, Inc. located in Elk Grove Village, IL is actively seeking a professional Territory Manager for our Southern Territory.

This territory is located in the south east portion of the country. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, meet and exceed current sales goals, be familiar with the Poultry Industry with proven experience.

Travel will be 60% 70% in this territory and will involve overnight stays.

We provide a comprehensive benefit package, competitive salary + commission and auto allowances. All of your travels are company paid.

Interested applicants can email a resume to the following email: kmelick@primedge.co m www.primedge.com

245-Misc.

Help Wanted GENERAL LABORERS IFCO SYSTEMS has opportunities in the Pendergrass area for General Laborers.

Physically demanding positions. Good pay and benefits available for all opportunities.

IFCO SYSTEMS requires that none of its employees are excluded from doing business with the Federal government.

In order to ensure compliance in this area, all applicants will be screened through the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). All newly hired individuals are promptly screened through the E-Verify electronic employment authorization program run by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration service Apply in person: Mon-Wed, 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm 6110 U.S. Highway 129 North Pendergrass, GA 30567 No phone calls please EOE/Drug-Free Workplace

225-Domestic 265-Production Executive Housekeeper: Dawsonville 400 Area. Professional family has immediate opening, part/full time 3-days per week; housecleaning, laundry, shopping, errands, food preparation.

Possible opportunity for full time with living quarters. Salary.

Must have references & experience. resume or letter to russ@teammonolith.c om

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 achievements.

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

280-Trades

•Welders •Assemblers •Warehouse •Forklift 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shifts Available Positions start at $10.25/hr We are now on-site at: Kubota Manufacturing of America Building 2.

Apply on-site at: 2715 Ramsey Rd., Gainesville, GA 30501 btw 9am and 3pm.

770-532-0038 ext. 2066

270-Professional Gainesville State College accepting applications for the FT benefit eligible position of ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR on the Gainesville campus. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university required and two years of admissions office experience preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred. For full description and application procedure visit our website www.gsc.edu and link Staff Positions.

Application deadline Dec. 17, 2012 An AA/EEO Institution

345-Furniture LEATHER COUCH, dark green w/ matching CHAIR, good cond., $160 delivered.

678-463-7006 QUEEN SETPillow-top, Brand New! $175. Still in plastic. Delivery avail 678-617-7353

365-Misc.

For Sale Now accepting applications for mechanics to do custom modification work on auto transport haulers.

Requires training or experience in automotive, motorcycle, or truck repairs.

Applicants need their own tools, and must have a clean criminal background. Apply with resume to Resume@BennettHall.c om

285-Truck Drivers ADVANCED DISPOSAL accepting applications for CDL-B Drivers Excellent pay/benefits. 7yr MVR needed.

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

Must have clean MVR, 2 yrs. exp.

Must comply with all Dot reg. Apply @ 4880 Leland Dr. Cumming, GA or Call 770-887-6117 Driver

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

770-614-6022 or 1-877-GET-A-CDL Call and see if you Qualify in 5 minutes! dtruckschool.com Exp’d CLASS A CDL DRIVER needed 678-997-3386

290-Warehouse WAREHOUSE Fast paced business is in need of a Warehouse Person/Driver.

Must have clean MVR and background check. Email resume sales@theindustrial depot.com. No phone calls please.

Stuff 300 305-Antiques & Collectibles ANTIQUE VICTROLAcirca 1913 w/original book, 120 records. in cabinet. Great Shape $700/obo. Call Bill, 770-536-1635; 678-997-4641

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

326-Cemetery Lots For Sale AXIOM STAFFING

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

2 CEMETERY PLOTS. Memorial Park. Hillside #2. $4000 each/negot 706-632-2573

327-Christmas Trees MADDOX CHRISTMAS TREE FARM, 10 miles S. of Gainesville, off Hwy 60, (Closed Sundays) Leyland Cypress, Sapphire, Blue Ice, Virginia Pines.

Starting @ $25.00 “Choose & Cut” 706-654-3250

(3) Tower Drive on Cheetah Frame Machine with all accessories. $12,500.

678-617-2216 ESTATE SALE. Antique furn., toys.

By appointment only.

770-744-8721 GOLF CART 2008 EZ GO. PDS. Completely recond. 1yr old batteries, lights & rear seats. $3250.

678-316-1051 LARGE ALUMINUM TOOL BOX For pickup truck. $150. 678-316-1051 POOL TABLE- Regulation size, slate bed, balls, 9 cues & cue rack. Good Cond. $650. 770-532-0849

380-Pets & Supplies

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 Furn Corp Apt $950 Jacky Mathis 678-779-2687 1 & 2BR Apts Special! No Dep, No Fees. Pets OK! No Stairs. Quiet. $480600. 770-883-8839 1 and 2 BD Apts Avail. $400-$500 + dep. Call 404-643-8302 1-2BR Oakwood, $535 & up. www.callapartments. com 770-287-1456 1BR- 4th Floor. Jackson Bldg. dwntwn on The Square. All utils & cable furnished.

Great views! $875.

Call Lanier, 404-202-7290

770-535-1199

425-Duplexes For Rent

460-Mobile Homes for Rent

710-Antique Cars/Trucks

1BR-$425; 2BR $595. 3BR- $695 In City. 678-617-5073

N. H. 2/1. Clean, priv, furniture, appls, water, W/D. $425mo No pets 706-864-8185

CADILLAC 1986 Sdn DeVille 89k, Exc 1 owner. $4000/obo.

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

465-Roommates Wanted

715-Auto Parts

Oakwood- Pine Forest. 2BR/1BA $660 www.callapartments.c om. 770-287-1456

435-Houses for Rent Unfurnished $0 Application Fee 3BR/2BA HOMES All Appliances included.

NO RENT until January 1st

SUN HOMES 888-246-2803 countrysidelakelanier. com EHO WAC 2BR/1BA, appls., No dp. $550/mo. No pets. 770-536-2906 3 & 5BR Lakefront Great Location. $1150-2250 770-539-4400 3BR/2BA 2 car gar, $650; $200dp. Sardis area. 770-540-0889 3BR/2BA- G’Ville C/H/A, $850; $800 dep. 770-561-8763 Clermont- 2BR/1BA C/H/A. $600mo 678-316-0505

445-Lake Homes for Rent

BEAGLE Pups for sale. Tri-color, male & female, mother on site, 8 wks old, $135.

770-532-0614

2BR/1.5BA Buford Apts. Fall Special! $550/mo no App Fee + Bonus for 1st 5 apps. 678-765-0262

LAKE, 3BR/2BA, fplc, $800 + $400 dep.

678-614-7607

BOYKIN SPANIEL PUPPIES: Just in time for CHRISTMAS. 12 weeks old. Two males available.

All vacc. current and ready to go. Litter is registered.

This SC state dog, great flushing/retriever sporting dog but moreover a great companion. Call 770.967.4041 for appointment. $ 300 each/ $500 for pair.

G’Ville- 1&2BR $550610. water/trash incld no pet 678-677-1898

Lanier- Cabin, guest hse. 2/2, dock 6mo $1000. 724-316-3925

CHIHUAHUA, Pups Beautiful! Born Oct. 15th. $200.

706-864-5331 COCKATIEL - Male.

Asking $57 770-967-2129 POMERANIANS, AKC, 3males, 1st shots & wormed.

Vet checked. Taking Deposits. Also female YORKIE AKC, 20wks old, all shots & wormed. $500/up 678-771-5751 770-815-8608 SHIH-TZU Pup. CKC Female. 8wks. 1st shots/wormed $350 YORKIE - Pup. Female 706-491-2436 706-599-6068 SIBERIAN HUSKYPuppies. 12wks old. $200 each 678-997-3386 TOY POODLE AKC. 2 tiny toys, 1 blk male, 1 parti female.

Shots/wormed. $350. 706-865-1640

385-Sporting Equipment *POWERTEC HOME GYM* Three station system.

Squats/calf raise, lat pull, bench press, tricep pulldown, leg extension, ab crunch, bicep curl, and more. Holds olympic size weights - NOT included. You must pick up. Retails for $1799. My price $650.

Excellent condition.

678-936-7385.

Can e-mail pics.

394-Yard Sale South Hall VACUUM CLEANER Simplistic. Used only a few times. $50; SWIVEL SWEEPER $10; PINE HUTCH. 82” tall, 50” wide. Good Condition. $400.

770-967-3491

397-Yard Sale HOLIDAY BAZAAR GIFT SALE: Friday Nov 30th.

9am-4pm The Barn at Jaemor Farms 5340 GA Hwy 365 Lula 30554.

Lots of great holiday shopping!

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

420-Condos For Rent 2/2 w/Garage, Quiet, 1 story, Sardis, lawn care. 770-313-1333

460-Mobile Homes for Rent 3BR/2BA, Water Included, 2 wks deposit, $150/wk North Hall Area, Call 770-540-5256 Reduced Rate Free Rent Starting at $85/wk. N. & S. Hall & Gainesville.

770-534-7596

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

Homes & Real Estate 500 523-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

Recreation 600 Wheels 700 705-All Terrain Vehicles

POLARIS 2006- 330 Trail Boss. 3000 lb. winch on front. New battery. 1 owner. $1500/ obo. Visa or M/C accepted.

706-344-7283

(4) 15”- 5 Lug Wheels for Chevy Z71; (6) Chevy 15” Spoke Hub Caps; (4) Chevy Rally Hub Caps; 2 sets Mustang Spinner Hub Caps; 4 sets Regular Mustang Hub Caps; Set of Rear Seats for ‘65 Mustang; 2 Fancy Door Panels from “65 Mustang; set of Regular Panels for Mustang; Misc Molding for Mustang; (3) Grilles for “91 Chevy S-10

750-Motorcycles

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2009 Heritage Softtail Classic. 1584cc, Vance & Hines Pipes, dyno'd, tuned and strong. Well below retail, SAVE!!!

11,000mi. $12,500 obo. Call Bob @ 770-654-5373.

755-Sport-Utility Vehicles CHEVY 2001 Tahoe LS. white with tan leather, 4WD, 275k.

Good Cond. $5500.

404-229-9042

$250/obo for All 470-201-0648

735-Autos for Sale CHEVY 2008 Cobalt LT. 4dr. Blue, electric wind/dr locks. 61k. $6800.

770-519-3123 770-534-8671 CHRYSLER 1994 Lebaron. Cnvt. auto, V6, green/gray. New top/tires. 157k. $1795. 770-262-8200 OLDS 2002 Intrigue.

Real Low miles, A/C wrrty. $4200.

770-536-5858 770-967-8411

745-Import Autos HONDA 2003 Odyssey EX-L, 210k mi. DVD, leather, heated front seats, dealer serviced, new trans. at 130k, 1-owner, garaged, $5,850, ph 770.561.2896.

MITSUBISHI 1996 Eclipse, 4cyl, 5spd, red/gray. 186k. New tires/clutch. $1795 770-262-8200

MERCURY 1998 Mountaineer NEW tires, brks, lines, plugs, wires, alternator, water & fuel pump, Etc. 110k. Bargain! 706-219-2933

765-Trucks CHEVROLET 2004 Silverado. 4x4, 52,200 mi. Exc Cond. 1 ownr loaded with options.

706-867-6806 CHEVY 1971 C-10.

LWB, 350 eng. ps/pb, auto. $2450.

770-967-7982

770-Vans

HONDA 2007 Odyssey EX-L Excellent condition, navigation, leather, towing pkg, DVD, $14K obo.

102K, service records.

770-561-6415