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Eastertime egg hunts and more abound

By Katie Griffin

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Jackson County can be a very exciting place to live, especially for kids around Easter time. There are several Easter egg hunts and Easter egg drops going on that will bring smiles to the faces of many children and will be an opportunity for families to have fun and eat and enjoy the Easter season.

The first event on the list of many is the second annual Easter Egg Helicopter Drop on April 12 from noon to 2 p.m. at Crossroads Church of Jackson County, located at 828 Highway 124 in Jefferson. The main event will be 10,000 eggs being dropped from a he-

licopter but there will also be a separate egg hunt for toddlers. This is a free event for all families. There will be food, inflatables and games for everyone. The event was a huge success last year as 350 people came to watch the egg drop.

“We had heard of other churches not in our immediate area doing this event and we loved the idea. It really fits with who we are as a church,” said Rod Zwemke, pastor of Crossroads Church of Jackson County.

Last year’s event did not offer food, so this year they decided to change that. They will be serving lunch and providing drinks and dessert. Crossroads created a Facebook event too so interested parties can view the event

Easter egg helicopter drop on facebook.com.

“One way our church wants to demonstrate God’s love to our community is by providing high-quality, totally free events that add value to people’s lives. We envision our 95-acre campus as a place where the whole community gathers for recreation, family time and building relationships. That’s what this event is all about,” said Zwemke.

Another exciting event will be the Easter egg hunt at CrossView Church located at 1219 Highway 124 in Hoschton. This event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 19.

“We are excited to invite all of our neighbors to be our guest and enjoy the Easter egg

Unveiling ceremony for ‘Highway 98’ set

The State of Georgia is preparing to take the final step toward declaring its first song ever to be recognized as the official song of any state roadway.

In 2012, State Rep. Tommy Benton introduced Resolution HR1642, which declared a particular stretch of Georgia Highway 98 as the “Highway 98” By Ricky Fitzpatrick Highway. With great public approval, the resolution passed, and local award-winning singer and songwriter Ricky Fitzpatrick became the first Georgian ever to receive such an honor.

Commemorative road signs are slated to be erected by the Georgia Department of Transportation on April 8 – the 98th day of the year – each indicating beginning and ending points of the designated highway.

One sign will be posted outside of Commerce, as Georgia Highway 98 crosses the Highway 441 Bypass. The other will be posted at the crossing of Georgia Highway 98 and Gen. Daniels Avenue North, outside of Danielsville.

Fur Ball-goers learn contract signed for new shelter location

By LEANNE AKIN

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Welcome to the Great Catsby

The Humane Society of Jackson County has a lot to celebrate with the Friday night announcement of a 30acre parcel being under contract for Jackson County’s first ever animal shelter, a goal of the group of volunteers for several years.

Society president Cheryl Iski made the announcement that the 2014 Fur Ball banquet, which saw West Jackson Medicine Center as presenting sponsor.

The sounds of 1920 tunes as well as hip classics from other decades brought the Braselton-Stover House to Speak Easy life on Friday for “The Great Catsby.” The Fly Cats provided the music for the evening.

The Humane Society of Jackson County fundraiser found babes decked out in their feather boas, headbands, beaded frocks and pearls and the guys sporting classic threads from gangster days.

Emcee Andy Garrison, who introduced himself as Andy Capone, welcomed the packed house to the Speak Easy. He also introduced “Champagne Cheryl” Iski and Ralph “Right Back” Collier. He jokingly welcomed guests to responsibly imbibe in the joy juice

hunt, the food, the entertainment and the drawing for prizes,” said Danny Ashworth, pastor of CrossView Church. There will be games, jumpers, free food and drinks and lots of fun. Contact 678-425-9831 with any questions.

CrossView Church will also be holding a Sunrise serviceat 6:50 a.m. on Sunday April 20.

“Please join us, rain or shine, as we celebrate our Risen Christ,” said Pastor Ashworth.

Arbor Pointe Church is also hosting a very exciting and fun-filled event. They will be

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Through the perseverance and hard work of countless friends, fans and family, this has come to pass.

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Cheryl Iski, president of the Humane Society of Jackson County and a member of the 2014 Fur Ball committee, announced a contract has been signed with the Industrial Development Authority to locate Jackson County’s first animal shelter during the March 28 Fur Ball which featured Ralph Collier as auctioneer.

The Great Catsby theme meant getting decked out in 1920s attire and seeing some flapper style floor show entertainment.

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Purple scarves worn to show passion for combating child sex trafficking

By Katie Griffin

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Lobby Day to stop Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST) was held at the State Capitol on March 13. There was a press conference that morning at the Historic Freight Depot featuring more than 250 lobbyists and volunteers.

Everyone who pre-registered was asked to wear all black so that the purple scarves provided would stand out – and they did just that. There was a wave of black and purple as volunteers from all over the state joined together to raise awareness and to provide aid to the victims of human trafficking.

“We pray that the Lord comfort the victims and give them hope that they will overcome

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Lobby Day brought attention to problem their past and that they will have a future,” said guest speaker, Leonce Crump, who is pastor of Renovation Church in Atlanta and ex-NFL player for the New Orleans Saints.

The event was sponsored by Street Grace, Wellspring Living and youthSpark, three churches and non-profits in the Atlanta area that focus on the rehabilitation of the victims.

The legislative priorities for the day were to advocate for the voiceless victims of DMST in an effort to end DMST in Georgia by continuing to strengthen Georgia laws and ensure continued funding needs in the Georgia

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“We strongly commend Georgia’s legislative leaders for previously passing legislation to strengthen Georgia laws to help in the fight against DMST, including significant increases to penalties and fines against those purchase and sell, protection and services for the victims, educating and training for law enforcement, and funding for victim services in Georgia’s state budget,” said Cheryl Deluca-Johnson, CEO of Street Grace.

For the 2014 legislative year, they hope to see continued funding priorities in the state budget for services which directly benefit the victims of DMST as well as various services that benefit and protect the vulnerable popu-

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Jackson County Sheriff issues appeal to citizens in fight against crime

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“As I’ve always said, this whole event is one of the most unbelievable things I could imagine,” says Fitzpatrick. “Through the perseverance and hard work of countless friends, fans and family, this has come to pass. Not because of me, but because of the people around me. People who believed in this.”

He continues, “This is a dream-come-true for any songwriter, but it’s even more special for me, because it’s all happening in the only place in the world I would want to live. This is my home. It’s our home. And I think this all helps people understand, who aren’t from here, why our home is so worth singing about.”

Weather permitting, an unveiling ceremony will take place at the Commerce location at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. The sign will be uncovered. Fitzpatrick will make a brief statement, make a few public thanks and conduct an informal question and answer time for the local press.

Responding to the increasing number of people who want to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Sheriff Janis Mangum announced today that Jackson county citizens are being invited to become Honorary Members of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association.

Membership invitations go out in the mail shortly. Individuals who choose to join the voluntary program can do so for as little as $20, while businesses can show their support for a $50 contribution. The contributions provide critically important technical resources, training, and legislative support on key criminal justice issues.

Contributions are tax-deductible and unlike other organizations in our state, the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association does not solicit membership by telephone.

The membership program was formed to provide citizens with an opportunity to lend their support to more effective law enforcement and to help local law enforcement officers protect the lives and property of citizens.

“As the need for building stronger publicprivate law enforcement partnerships in this country continues to escalate, programs such as this continue to grow in importance,” said Sheriff Mangum. “I encourage everyone receiving a membership invitation to consider joining forces with us by becoming an Honorary Member. It is a valuable investment in our future.”

Individuals that do not receive a membership invitation by mail and would like more information can do so by visiting www.georgiasheriffs. org or contacting the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association, P.O. Box 1000, Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: 770-914-1076.

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Continued from 1A having a covered-dish lunch and egg hunt on Sunday, April 13, at the Hoschton Depot starting at noon. There will be fun, food, games and more for the entire family. The Easter egg hunt will begin shortly after noon and the children will be divided into different age groups. They will then have lunch together and enjoy the beautiful spring weather. To RSVP or sign up to bring a covered dish to share, visit www.arborpointe.org and follow the link under the event.

Arbor Pointe Church will also have special Easter services starting Thursday, April 17, they will host a “Living Last Supper” event that will bring to life DaVinci’s famous painting. This service will begin at 7 p.m. in the Worship Center.

And on Sunday, April 20, all are invited to Arbor Pointe’s special sunrise service at 6:45 a.m. The church asks that you bring a folding chair or blanket to 115 Towne Center Parkway in Hoschton to celebrate Easter as the new day breaks. Arbor Pointe will hold its regularly scheduled worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Easter. A nursery is provided and Sunday school is offered through the fifth grade.

The Church of Hoschton will be hosting a community wide Easter egg hunt with festivities beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. The Church of Hoschton is located at 99 E .Jefferson St., in Hoschton. There will be hot dogs with all the trim-

mings, eggs to hunt and great fellowship.

They will also be hosting a sunrise service and a breakfast starting at 7:30 a.m. on April 20 at their new property located at 380 Sam Freeman Road in Hoschton. The Easter cantata will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Jefferson Street location. The choir will be performing the “I Will Rise” Easter Cantata. T he community is always invited to regular services which are as follows: Sunday - Bible study at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30, evening service at 6; Wednesday - Prayer service at 7p.m., Bible study at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Pastor Cory Sexton at the church office at 706-654-8415.

Other happenings The City of Jefferson will host its egg hunt on Saturday, April 19.

Fort Yargo State Park is also hosting an Easter egg hunt set for 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 19, at Turtle Creek Trail which begins at the tennis court area. There is a $5 ParkPass fee.

The Healthy Kids Day, a nationwide YMCA event, is held every April that is hosted for the community to show children that being healthy is fun. Set for April 12, at the YMCA of Georgia’s Piedmont in Winder, it is coordinated with an Easter egg hunt, a collaboration between Bethlehem First Baptist Church and the YMCA. Community children come out to meet the Easter bunny and hunt eggs for prizes.

Common Core, foreign affairs get Tea Party time

By KATIE GRIFFIN

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Common Core and foreign affairs were the featured topics at the March meeting of the Jackson County Tea Party Patriots.

The guest speakers were Rep. Tommy Benton (R-Jefferson) and Commerce Chief of Police, John Gaissert. The issue of Common Core was discussed by Benton and the topic of foreign affairs was discussed by Chief Gaissert.

“We care about our nation and our people, we always want to be respectful of people when they speak, but we also want to voice the concerns we have for Common Core, because there are many concerns,” said Sam Letson, chairman of the Jackson County Tea Party.

Rep. Benton then took the floor to explain that he is a retired teacher for 10 years now, and that education has and always will have a special place in his heart.

“The thing I miss the most about teaching is the kids. But I do understand that education and teaching has changed a lot since I retired,” said Benton.

He explained that the

biggest change in the past decade has probably been the budget. Due to the challenging economy, there have been more restrictions placed on budgeting and school systems have had to balance their budget to the penny. Benton says the state does not have the ability to print money so in the last few years, the school system has seen some major cuts to spending and employees.

“Georgia has seen a 25 percent decrease in state employees in the last five years,” said Benton.

After explaining the effects of the budget cuts, Benton then explained that the House of Representatives has to be willing to work with the Senate and many times there are major compromises that have to be made in order to get legislation passed. For example, the House has voted four times on a gun bill and Senate has yet to vote once on a gun bill.

The House even tried placing the bill on a different table to ensure it would be voted on and it has not.

“You can’t win every battle. If we can’t reach a consensus than we have to give a little here and there,” said

Benton.

Benton says the House disagreed on the budget so they sent it back to the Senate. They have voted on two constitutional convention bills but very few bills have passed both Senate and House. He said there must be five passes before a bill goes to the Governor’s desk to be signed or vetoed. All of this is to say that there is a lot going on at the State Capitol, many issues are being discussed, not just education.

“As far as the Standards in Curriculum or Common Core Georgia Standards goes, it is a Senate bill, but when I saw it, I said that I’m going to read it thoroughly to make sure there are no unintended consequences,” said Benton.

He explained there were some flaws that concerned him. The House offered a substitute but then realized the substitute needed more work. The Senate then brought their substitute and only allowed the House one hour to view it online during the session. The House could agree with the Senate on about 90 percent of their bill but that was not good enough; the Senate wanted complete

agreement.

The part that the House disagreed with was removing Georgia from any national standard. Benton says that a while back Georgia developed a policy of isolationism. This is unfair to the kids because they have to be prepared to compete against any state or any country in order to be successful in this world. There are standards in education that were adopted years ago under Gov. Perdue, some of those standards include Common Core. Forty other states also adopted the standard and agreed that this standard includes the most important things that kids need to know.

The one thing Benton said he is for sure about is that the federal government will not be able to access data from students in Georgia school systems.

The bill also stated that no third party testing will be included, which is SAT, ACT etc., which are necessary tests in the education system.

“That’s a big reason why I voted against the bill. And if it comes up again, I will vote against it again,” said Benton.

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Tea Party to focus on helping parents with kids’ homework “With changes in Georgia educational standards and curriculum, what do parents need to know to Assist their children with questions about homework?”

That question will be the topic of discussion at the regular monthly meeting of the Tea Party Patriots of Jackson County taking place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, at the Jefferson Club House.

Retired public education teachers will address the topic and respond to questions from the audience.

Jackson County School Superintendent Dr. April Howard is involved on that evening in a work session with the county Board of Education but her office has been contacted requesting that someone in the school system who is familiar with

current Georgia Education Standards and with changes in curriculum who can attend the meeting to discuss the topic and to respond to questions.

It is not the purpose of the meeting to look back at what might have been, but rather to provide positive answers and suggestions to concerned parents as they move forward with their children in the changing educational environment, say chairman Sam Letson.

On June 1, 2009, the National Governors’ Association (NGA) issued a press release in which it was stated that the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) were developed in order “to provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn so teachers

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lum standards will be set by the State and the curriculum is set by the local school district.

“You can’t get any more local than that,” said Benton.

Benton explained that the Jackson County Schools encouraged their teachers to email him from their home emails so they could be honest with him about the issue and not have to worry about the schools finding out what they said. Benton received 30 emails from 30 teachers and 22 were completely in support of Common Core, only three were opposed to it, and five or six said it didn’t apply to their classroom because they were kindergarten teachers.

Benton was asked several questions about the philosophy of control, added stress of more tests for children, added stress to teachers and data sharing. He answered each question well and then left.

Foreign Affairs Gaissert then spoke about the crisis in Ukraine and how it affects the rest of the world.

As an ordained minister, He believes that no major events in history occur without being first mentioned in the

Bible. He goes to the bible to look for wisdom in all things, so in the big scheme of things, Gaissert says that Israel is the major country that the future depends on.

The Crimea is important because the port there controls the majority of grain and oil for Western Europe, so it is very strategic for Russia to want to control that.

“Control the Crimea and you control 50 percent of the oil and energy for Western Europe, the grain and gas supply in the Ukraine makes it very strategic to own,” said Gaissert.

He then spoke about the upcoming Blood Moons which occur on Jewish holidays, because the Lord operates on the Jewish calendar, not the Gregorian calendar.

Gaissert said that he will soon be publishing a book about the signs of the end times that will encourage Christians and give them things to look for in preparation for the return of Christ. He is very excited about his new book and hopes that it will help many people, not just people of Jackson County.

For more information about the Jackson County Tea Party meetings, contact Sam Letson at 770-265-9029.

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Tree House’s ‘Night of Hope for Children’ is Friday evening The Tree House children’s advocacy center is finalizing details for the 16th annual “Night of Hope for Children” live and silent auction on April 4 at the Winder Community Center.

This is the center’s biggest fundraiser of the year with more than 20 live auction items including sports memorabilia, trips and parties. There are more than 100 silent auction items ranging from golf packages to jewelry and home décor.

Another plus this year is a raffle for two University of Georgia season football game tickets on the 40 yard line for every 2014 home game.

Members of the Tree House event planning committee say they can’t thank Brad Akins and Akins Ford enough for continued support and the donation of such a desired raffle prize.

Raffle tickets are $10 each and you don’t have to be present to win.

Tickets to a “Night of Hope for Children” are $35 and can be purchased by calling 770-868-1900, visiting www.thetreehouseinc.org or stopping by The Tree House at 173 Highland Drive in Winder.

For more information, contact Becky Lee at becky@thetreehouseinc.org

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The committee working om the 16th annual “Night of Hope for Children” to benefit The Tree House is pleased with the quality and quantity of live and silent auction items which will be available at the Friday night special event. Becky Lee, executive director of The Tree House, said the $10 raffle tickets for two University of Georgia home football game tickets on the 40-yard line are still available and you don’t have to be present to win.

Community needs to come together for a solution

By BECKY LEE

Guest columnist

I’ve been fortunate enough to work in the child abuse field for about 13 years now. I say fortunate because I get to see how incredibly resilient children can be when they have the right support systems in place. During this time, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Child Abuse is one of those social ills that is completely preventable. One in 4 girls and one in 6 boys will be sexually abused before their 18 birthday. Ninety percent of the time sexual abuse occurs from someone you know and love – a close friend or family member.

Seventy-five percent of all high school dropouts have a history of abuse. Children who experience child abuse and neglect are more than twice as likely to be arrested as juveniles. More than 60

percent of individuals in drug treatment reported being abused or neglected as children. Forty-five percent of abused children become adult alcoholics. One-third of all individuals who were abused or neglected as children will subject their own children to maltreatment.

It’s a sobering thought, but

a necessary reminder that the need for child abuse prevention is real if we want stronger, safer communities in which to live.ww As you drive through the downtown area, notice the pinwheels blowing in the spring breeze. They are the

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The Rotary Club of Braselton, represented here by immediate past president Jim Joedecke, is a supporter of The Tree House. Executive Director Becky Lee, also a Braselton Rotarian, accepted a monetary donation to The Tree House.

chosen symbol for children who suffer abuse because they represent the carefree playful spirit of childhood that abuse seeks to destroy.

Each pinwheel represents a silent victim of abuse in the county. A child whose innocence was stolen or simply not important enough in the lives of the adults charged with caring for them.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. A time for the community to come together and create real solutions to combat this epidemic.

The only solution is a community of adults educated to recognize, prevent, and respond responsibly to child abuse. The old proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” is completely true.

Especially in a society where families are scattered and support systems are at times non-existent.

First and foremost, know the signs of abuse, but also understand that they are not always obvious. Children are great at hiding things, especially if they feel shame about what’s happening to them. They most often reveal things through behavior rather than words.

Second, listen to them.

Children often try to tell what’s happening without saying exactly what’s going on. Third, when you see a family struggling, offer to babysit. How many times recently have we heard that a child has died at the hands of Mom’s boyfriend?

When leaving a child with someone, make sure you know that the person has the ability to cope especially when it’s a small child. Children under 5 are the most vulnerable when it comes to physical abuse and death.

Most important, seek out opportunities to learn more about protecting not only your own child but those around you. Call The Tree House and request a child abuse training session such as “Stop It Now” or “Darkness 2 Light.”

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CHURCH NEWS Mulberry Baptist Church will host a singing starting at 6 p.m. on April 13 with guest singers, Georgia. For information, call Doug at 770534-0023. The church is located at 5970 Thompson Mill Road in Hoschton. sss

For Easter Sunday, a sunrise service will be held at 7:15 a.m. and the worship service will be at 11.

Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., and Bell Avenue behind City Square. Contact Pastor Marvin Mason at the church office at 706-654-1422. sss

Northeast Church in Braselton will host an AARP Smart Driver Course from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on April 12. The course is open to any driver.

Cost to non-AARP members is $20 and cost to AARP members is $15. Please bring AARP card to course. This course may enable participants to be eligible for a reduction on their car insurance. If interested, please call B. Gordy at 678-5161137. sss

The Knights of Columbus Council #15212 at St. Catherine Labourne will be sponsoring a Lenten fish fry each Friday during Lent from 4:30-7 p.m. Dates are April 4 and 11.

The annual fish fry will be held at Crow’s Lake at the intersection of highways 129 and 11 in Jefferson.

Adult plates are $7 and a child’s plate is $3. Plates include fish and tartar sauce, French fries, hush puppies, cole slaw and choice of tea or lemonade.

Dessert can be added for a nominal charge. Dine in or carry out will be available.

Proceeds from the fish fry go to the funding Knights of Columbus projects which support both the church and the community. sss

A community Easter egg hunt will be held at CrossView Church, located at 1219 Highway 124 in Hoschton, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. Come and enjoy the Easter egg hunt, games, jumper and free food and drink.

Sunrise service at CrossView Church will be held at 6:50 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. Please join us, rain or shine, as we celebrate our Risen Christ.

For more information, call 678-425-9831. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will host an Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, on the church lawn to begin Holy Week activities.

On April 13, Palm Sunday services will begin at 11 a.m.

On Thursday, April 17, a service to commemorate Maundy Thursday and Good Friday will be held at 6:30 p.m.

The Primetimers Seniors group will have lunch/bingo at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 28, at Hoschton UMC fellowship Hall. HUMC is located at 12 Mulberry St., and Bell Avenue behind City Square. Contact Pastor Marvin Mason at the church office at 706-654-1422. sss Join The Springs on Palm Sunday for a joyous celebration of Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem on April 13.

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OBITUARIES Mary Whitehead Alexander

Died March 30, 2014 Mary Whitehead Alexander, 89, died Sunday, March 30, 2014.

A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late L.P. and Lizzie Wood Whitehead. Mrs. Alexander was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Alexander; and son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Jane Alexander.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Barrow Memorial Gardens wiht the Rev. Bobby Sellers officiating.

Survivors include her son Wayne (Donice) Alexander; sister; Lucy Sellers; four grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

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Rodger Lee Bucy

Died March 26, 2014 Rodger Lee Bucy, 89, of Gainesville, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at his residence surrounded by family.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 29, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Steve Fenlon officiated.

Born July 28, 1924, in Puryear, Tenn., he was a son of the late Willie Brooks and Irma Bell Bucy He was a member of American Legion Post 7 in Gainesville and retired from the truck refrigeration business. Like so many of the Greatest Generation, he was proud of his service in the United States Army during World War II and was a Purple Heart recipient for wounds received in France on Jan. 4, 1945.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Betty Hames Bucy; son, David Bucy of Gainesville; daughter, Angela Chandler of Gainesville; brother and sister-in-law, William D. and Lucy Bucy of Puryear, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; and extended family, Angie Wood, Taylor Wood and Erin and Clark Williams.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Honor Flight, P.O. Box 81122, Conyers, GA 30013, www.honorflightconyers.com.

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Marcilee Maughan Clements

Died March 27, 2014 Marcilee Maughan Clements, 61, of Gainesville, died Thursday, March 27, 2014, at her residence.

Born Nov. 15, 1952, in Logan, Utah, she was a daughter of the late Clarke and Ruth Maughan. She was the owner and president of Pro Contractor Supply Inc. Marci Clements was a one of a kind spirit that loved her family and friends very much. She was avid about the outdoors, especially boating on Lake Lanier, golfing, water and snow skiing, traveling the Utah Mountains and watching her Atlanta Braves. She also enjoyed “Happy Hour” with all her close friends.

Survivors include her husband, Mark Clements; sons, Colby Clements and Travis Clements, both of Gainesville; brothers, Allan Maughan of St. George, Utah, and Brian Maughan and Glade Smith, both of Wellsville, Utah; sisters, Marilyn Smith, Phoenix, Ariz., Michelle Lyle of Wellsville, Utah and Janice Reese of Benson, Utah; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of her life will take place at a later date on Lake Lanier.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, April 3, 2014

Bobbye Jean Dodds

Died March 29, 2014 Mrs. Bobbye Jean Dodds, 74, of Jefferson, died Saturday, March 29, 2014.

Born in Coffeeville, Miss., she was a daughter of the late James and Louise Keyhole Pittman. Mrs. Dodds retired from Standard Coosa now Buhler Quality Yarns in Jefferson after several years of service.

Survivors include her husband, Derald Dodds of Arcade; daughter, Sandra Garrison, Oklahoma City, Okla.; son, Stan Branson of Utah; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

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Alma B. Donald

Died March 23, 2014 Alma B. Donald, 93, of Winder, died Sunday, March 23, 2014.

She was a member of Bethlehem First Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Alma Carol

whole family. Palm Sunday service will be held at 11 a.m. and will be immediately followed by a children’s Easter egg hunt, an outdoor family picnic with chicken, great sides and desserts. Childcare provided for children ages 0-3 during church service.

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Contact Jeannette Peterman at 770-335-9073, email office@ thespringschurch.org or visit www.thespringschurch.org Easter weekend is full of wonderful worship opportunities at The Springs.

On Good Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m., there will be a Tenebrae Service contemplating the Cross of Jesus for the entire family. On Easter Sunday, April 20, there will be two Easter services available to celebrate the risen Savior – a special outside sunrise service at 6:45 a.m., and the 11 a.m. service.

Childcare is provided for ages 0-3 during our 11 a.m. Sunday service.

The Springs is located at 6553 Spout Springs Road, in front of Flowery Branch Highway School. sss Join the Hoschton United Methodist Church Relay For Life team, The Joyful Jelly Beans, in an early celebration of National Jelly Bean Day from 5-7 p.m. on April 16.

Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served accompanied by a Jelly Bean appetizer. The price is $6 per person. An assortment of Jelly Bean items will be available for purchase with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. In addition, luminary bags will be available for purchase and decorating to honor survivors and caregivers and to memorialize those who See CHURCH NEWS, 5A

Stripling Beasley; husband, John Wesley Donald; and sister, Katherine Rogers.

Survivors include her sons, Thomas Wayne Bishop of Las Vegas, Johnny Donald Jr., of Winder and Terry Donald (Mickey) of Bethlehem; sister, Betty Douglas of Dallas; grandchildren, Todd Simonton and Tracy Hughes; and great-grandchildren, Timothy Simonton, Randall Forehand, Jeremy Ramsey, Hunter Ramsey and Mason Simonton.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Parker Benson officiating.

Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

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Ronald Washington Ellington Jr.

Died March 23, 2014 Ronald Washington Ellington Jr., 49, of Winder, died Sunday, March 23, 2014.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Washington Ellington Sr.; grandparents, Lucius “Luke” and Elmer Abner; aunts and uncles, Lura Lee Abner Cronic and Harry N. Cronic Sr., Billy Abner and Phar and Mary Lawson Abner; and cousin, Brian D. Abner.

Survivors include his parents, Barbara Abner Ellington Bowen and Richard Bowen of Winder; sister, Marsha Ellington Bryant of Winder; aunts and uncles, Flora Abner Shedd and Billy Shedd, David and Barbara Ellington and Anne and Herman Mote; and numerous cousins.

The family will have a private service at a later date.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, April 3, 2014

Tom Evon

Died March 25, 2014 Thomas “Tom” Stephen Evon, 77, of Flowery Branch, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014.

Science reveals God exists: Again!

I just love it when scientists continue to prove the existence of God. The headline of a much distributed March 17, 2014 article from the Science channel of FoxNew.com reads “Scientist find cosmic ripples from birth of universe”. The article begins with the presentation of what is supposed to be a Robert Siple three dimensional diagrammatic timeGuest columnist line model of the creation and expansion of the universe within what I am assuming is supposed to be a black void of non-existence. In actuality, it looks more like a tumbler of soda water has just been spilled over. Although, I find it intriguing that the origin point is vaguely similar to my own mental vision of the light of the glory of God. Notwithstanding any deliberation of timeline, even the logical and learned mind must ask - other than a Creator (God), how does anyone “believe that the universe exploded from a tiny speck and hurled itself out in all directions in the fraction of a second”? From a tiny speck? Really? Isn’t that akin to creating something from nothing? Okay then, fine, from whom or where did the speck come from?

Oh, and then there is that pesky issue of who lit the spark? But then, the author does admit that “Scientists still don’t know who kicked the ball.”

It seems that the challenge for scientists, their Achilles heel, is not so much their ability to detect or generate scientific proofs for the origin of the universe which fit neatly within the finite model of the generally accepted Big Bang theory. For which I am still struggling to ascertain a practical application for improving lives of mankind.

Instead, it is that their finite theory does not consider any time prior to the milliseconds of the initial Big Bang. If there was a “tiny speck” from where did it come? Consider the expanse of space itself. Even if there were nothing, a void, from where did space itself come? Further, the very notion that an explosion occurred from nothingness, or from even a speck within this nothingness, without some causal influence flies in the face of our understanding of elementary physics. Remember Isaac Newton – an object at rest tends to stay at rest. Thus, something caused the supposed explosion and something exploded.

Nonetheless, while science continues to offer contributions to our human understanding of our physical existence, it fails to fully offer an explanation of origin. Simply having the ability to calculate an origin point in a timeline does not explain the creation of the universe.

It only alludes to a beginning. The tools of science are incapable of penetrating the event horizon prior to its own Big Bang point of origin. This is because the tools of science are finite and thus designed to work within our finite existence and are therefore incapable of measuring the existence of an infinite Creator. No, this is the province of the soul.

Robert Siple is a freelance writer, social media blogger, and Christian singer; his more recent work has appeared on FaithWriters.com and MyDailyArmor.org.

He often takes on popular topics and arguments within popular media providing challenging discourse in support of practical faith. For more information, please visit www.RobertSiple.com.

Born on Nov. 21, 1936, in Ashtabula, Ohio, he was a son of the late Stephen Joseph and Cecelia Lucille Pankowski Evon. He graduated from Ohio University in 1954 and retired from Reliance Electric in 2003 after 43 years of service. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Theodore M. Evon and Robert J. Evon.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn McSweeney Evon; sons, Stephen T. Evon of Easley, S.C., David E. Evon of Clermont, John M. Evon of Birmingham, Ala., and Thomas J. Evon of Buford; daughter, Christina M. Tamasovich of Braselton; five grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A funeral service was held Friday, March 28, 2014, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch with Father Eric Hill officiating. Interment was in Memorial Park South Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 6439 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.

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Mildred Brown Gathright

Died March 27, 2014 Mildred Brown Gathright, 77, of Jefferson, died Thursday, March 27, 2014.

Born in Jefferson, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Foster and Jessie Mae Hardman Brown. She retired from Wayne Farms with more than 30 years of service and was a member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Gathright Jr.; sisters, Addie Bell Jackson, Virginia Daniels, Willie Mae Rucker and Mittie Ree Brown; and brother, John Brown.

Survivors include her son, Douglas Gathright of Jefferson; nephew, Tim Norwood of Hoschton; sisters, Florine Griffeth of Jefferson and Bessie T. McIntosh of Gainesville; brother, James Franklin Brown of Gaines-

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Funeral services were held Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Jones Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Patman and the Rev. Theodore Braswell officiating.

Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials are requested for Jones Chapel Baptist Church.

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Kenneth Jay Urich

Died March 28, 2014 Kenneth Jay Urich, 86, of Hoschton, died Friday, March 28, 2014.

Survivors include his wife, Yong Ki Urich; sons, Todd Urich of Florida, Yong Woo Kim and wife Sam of Norcross and Gregory Kim and wife Sugie of Suwanee; daughters, Linda Oh and husband Seong of Duluth, Carol Park of Texas and Joyce Armstrong and husband Chris of Texas; sister, Patty Ann of Illinois.

Funeral services were held Sunday, March 30, 2014, at Lawson Funeral Home in Hoschton.

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Sheila Annette Willard

Died March 30, 2014 Sheila Annette Willard, 62, of Winder, died Sunday, March 30, 2014.

Sheila was a good woman and was loved by her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Earnest and Doris Earnest Kelley; husband, Richard Willard; sisters, Jean Summers and Vicky Patterson; and sisterin-law, Peggy Earnest.

Survivors include her significant other, Otis Lee; sons, Jody Willard and Cheryl Barnes, Billy Willard and Jaymie Watson;

daughters, Angel Willard and fiancee Jeff Bradshaw, Dianna Legrand and fiance Mike Mason; brothers, Lamar Earnest and wife Janice, Marshall Earnest and wife Debra, Bobby Earnest; brother-in -laws, Bucky Summers and wife Sandra and John Patterson; and 14 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2014, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Bobby McClure will be officiating. Interment will be held at Oakland Community Cemetery, located at 607 Paden Drive in Lawrenceville.

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Thomas Alexander Woodroffe

Died March 23, 2014 Thomas Alexander Woodroffe, 86, of Flowery Branch, died Sunday, March 23, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. Pastor A.B. Stewart will officiate.

Born Feb. 5, 1928 in Guyana, South America, he was a retired security guard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Berta Woodroffe.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Garfield and Karen Woodroffe of Flowery Branch, Edgar and Olive Woodroffe of Norcross, Seymour and Rhonda Woodroffe of Queens, N.Y., and Leslie and Michelle Straker of Guyana; daughters, Carol Richardson and Larissa Rose, both of Queens, New York; and 17 grandchildren.

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lation of children who may become victims of DMST. In hopes to protect the future victims of DMST, lobbyists urged the consideration of future safe harbor legislation.

“We want the safe harbor legislation to advance the proposition that children in prostitution are not criminals or delinquents but victims of a brutal form of child sexual abuse who need special services,” said Johnson.

One of the many lobbyists present was Mike Queen, a sergeant at the Hall County Correctional Institution and a Range Safety Officer for Department of Natural Resources. He met with Johnson and Stuart Griffin, executive director of Fathers Against Child Exploitation (FACE). FACE is a new initiative that is a part of Street Grace and is in the process of launching a website, videos and a speaking program that allows fathers across the state to join together and educate their sons about respecting women and not viewing them as sex objects.

“I don’t believe that young men just wake up one day and decide to purchase a child or teenage girl for sexual exploitation. I believe that type of mentality starts at a very young age and is encouraged by fathers, uncles and friends. It is my calling in life to teach fathers how

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have lost their lives to cancer. The bags are $5 each. These luminaries will be used to light the track at the Relay For Life celebration beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at Hoschton Park. sss CROSSTALK: THE LAST STATEMENTS OF JESUS is an ongoing worship series at Arbor Pointe Church. These worship experiences that began March 9 are focusing on the last seven sayings of Christ from the cross.

You’re invited to worship every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 115 Towne Center Parkway in Hoschton.

Nursery is provided, and Sunday School is offered through fifth grade. For more information, visit www.arborpointe.org. sss A ladies’ Bible study called “He Speaks to Me”

by Priscilla Shirer is being offered on Wednesday nights at Northeast Church. The cost of the book is $11. Childcare is provided or all ages. Susie Larkin and Linda Fisher will facilitate the study which began March 19.

This is great way to make new friends and get to know other women in our community. Contact Northeast Church at 706654-3205. sss Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 19. The

The Paper | Thursday, April 3, 2014 to stop this mentality in their sons so that girls and women are respected, not exploited,” said Griffin.

FACE offers a training class that interested people can take about learning how and what to say when speaking at events or churches about DMST and child exploitation. This rigorous training process helps people become certified so that they can then be mobilized in their own communities to speak out against DMST. Officer Queen will be taking the training class and is already speaking at local churches about gun safety and human trafficking. Queen’s gun safety courses have picked up as he prepares for his upcoming vendor event. There have been many vendors and speakers already signed up for the Aug. 23 event at the Chicopee Agricultural Building located at 1855 Calvary Church Road in Gainesville.

The event opens at 10 a.m. and will feature all kinds of food, a surprise guest speaker and Holly Lynch from Seeds of Hope Homes will be flying in from Costa Rica to speak.

Street Grace and FACE will also be helping with the vendor event. Johnson and Griffin plan to meet next month and discuss partnering with Officer Queen as they move forward together in the fight against human trafficking. This is a great accomplishment for Queen considering that Street Grace helped educate more than 5,000 concerned, or-

dinary citizen about DMST and assisted hundreds more to become involved with at-risk children and children presently entangled in DMST so that more lives can be restored and healed.

There are also currently 23 trained speakers, as a part of the Street Grace Academy.

Street Grace’s goal for 2014 is to reach 32,000 people and to have 30 trained speakers.

Their newest opportunity is that they have been given the authority to educate and certify corporations, communities, teachers, Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and other community leaders on the front lines to recognize and respond to DMST activities in their scope of influence. This is very exciting for Street Grace as they hope their efforts will prevent and protect many children and young adults from entering the brutal cycle of DMST. The other organizations involved in Lobby Day are Wellspring Living and youthSpark. Wellspring Living offers a program that securely houses and serves girls who are survivors of DMST with a focus on trauma therapy, education, life skills and confidence. The program provides services for 11-13 months and has 15 beds. The other program is called Empowered Living Program and is for women ages 17-25.

This is a residential program for survivors of DMST that offers continued educational, therapy and life skills training towards independence.

This program is also an 11-

13 month program and has 11 beds. Wellspring Living also has three upscale resale stores called Treasure Stores that feature high-end clothing, quality furniture and goods and one thrift store that offers more affordable options. These stores are located in Duluth, Peachtree City and the Virginia Highlands area of Atlanta. These stores are not just a revenue source for the restoration programs, but they also provide a hub for communities to engage with their work and be a part of the solution to help restore lives.

The other sponsor for Lobby Day, youthSpark, has several programs which include: A Future, Not a Past campaign which disables demand by providing research, legislative advocacy, education and training; youthSpark Voices which provides direct service programs for young girls who are at extreme high risk for becoming victims of child sex trafficking; youthSpark Igniters which is a student-led advocacy movement in schools and other community groups; Court Services which is based at the Fulton County Juvenile Court and they bridge the gap between the services provided by the Court and the needs of the children and families under its jurisdiction. They understand the series of events that happen before exploitation and provide resources and education to prevent this form of abuse from being any child’s reality. They will be hosting a

Church of Hoschton will host a community wide Easter egg hunt with festivities beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 20 join us as we celebrate Easter sunrise service and breakfast starting at 7:30 a.m. The Easter cantata will begin at 10:30 a.m.

The community is also invited to regular services which are as follows: Sunday - Bible Study at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 10:30 a.m., Evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday - prayer service at 7 p.m. and Bible Study at 7:30 p.m.

The church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton. For more information, contact Pastor Cory Sexton at the church office 706-6548415 or on his cell at 678234-9408. sss

teaching and communion is on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

For more information, call the church office at 706-658-0300 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

New Community believes that if we can move people along in their faith journey to passionately love God, then consistently loving others will be the result. Our vision is that everyone who comes to New Community will be accepted, loved, and encouraged to connect with what God is doing at New Community and in Jackson County. As Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13, we can be all kinds of great things, but if we don’t have love, we are only noise (paraphrase). If there is one thing that will define New Community, it will be LOVE. Join Pastors Mike McGuire and Joey Durmire as we gather together as a faith community. sss

famous painting. This service will be at 7 p.m. in the Worship Center.

On April 20, you’re invited to a special Sunrise service at 6:45 a.m. Bring a folding chair or blanket to 115 Towne Center Parkway and celebrate Easter as the new day breaks. Arbor Pointe will hold its regularly scheduled worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Easter morning. sss

The Senior Adults Group of Northeast Church will hold its next monthly covered dish luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 3.

The luncheon will be in the Northeast Church fellowship hall. Come and join the fellowship.

Another upcoming luncheon will be May 1.

For information, contact Minister to Seniors Jack Chalmers at 706-654-3205 or 404-321-1330. sss New Community Church is now meeting at in the auditorium of Lawson Funeral Home, located at 4532 Highway 53 in Hoschton. Sunday service for worship,

Arbor Pointe Church invites the community to a covered-dish lunch and egg hunt on Sunday, April 13. The fun will begin at noon at the Hoschton Depot. Fun, food, games and more. See www. arborpointe.org. sss Arbor Pointe Church plans special Easter Services: On Thursday, April 17, Arbor Pointe Church will host a special “Living Last Supper” that will bring to life DaVinci’s

Covenant Baptist Church is now meeting in West Jackson Primary School on Highway 53 in

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People stood with purple scarves during the prayer offered as a part of the lobbying day event. duathlon, featuring a 5K run, and 15-mile bike and then a 5K run (or just run a 5K).

This event is called “Route 2 Change” and will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center on Oct. 18 starting at 7:30 a.m. Registration can be done at gamultisports.com.

The above organizations are always looking for volunteers or opportunities to speak at local churches or events to raise awareness.

There are many events and happenings in the Atlanta area but organizations like these encourage and welcome the involvement of Jackson County residents.

There is always work to be done in the above non-profits so volunteers are encouraged to contact Street Grace, youthSpark or Wellspring Living to see how they can get involved to either raise awareness or to help the victims of DMST in Georgia.

Below is the contact information for the organizations: ■■ Street Grace can be contacted by phone at 678809-2111, by email at info@ streetgrace.org and online at www.streetgrace.org and facebook.com/streetgrace.

■■ Wellspring Living can be contacted by phone at 770631-8888, and online at wellspringliving.org and facebook.com/wellspringliving.

■■ youthSpark can be contacted by phone at 404612-4628, by email at info@ youth-spark.org or online at www.youth-spark.org or www.facebook.com/youthsparkinc.

■■ And to contact Mike Queen about his gun safety class or the Aug. 23 vendor event, call 706-969-1917 or visit him online at www. facebook.com/officermikequeenhandguntraining or www.officermikequeen. com.

Braselton.

Covenant Baptist Church is a familyintegrated, gospel centered church whose mission is to make disciples of Christ and equip families to grow in Him. We invite you to join each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for Bible class and 10:30 a.m. for worship service.

Nursery and children’s church is provided. Todd Coble is the pastor and you may reach him at 678316-0273. To learn more, visit covbc.org.

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Jesus Christ as Lord, Covenant shares 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.

Our culture is changing.

Always has been, to be honest, but we are seeing some major shifts in the culture of our day. Long time beliefs are being jettisoned. Affiliations from birth are being abandoned. What was once hidden is now mainstream. What was once accepted is now rejected as intolerant.

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No one alone speaks with Jesus’ voice When I was a kid, they had pictures of Jesus hanging in our Sunday school rooms.

He was usually doing good stuff, like healing the sick or feeding the hungry. Most of the time he had a very content look on his face.

Sometimes, I wonder if Jesus looks at us, furrows his brow and offers some expression of exasperation.

A frustrated Jesus is not hard to imagine.

Unlike the governor or president, Jesus does not have a designated spokesman. But it seems a lot of people claim to be speaking for him. Some of them will tell you how he feels about issues of the day. Others will tell you he wants you to be happy and prosperous.

Some tried to convince us Jesus was OK with them living in a big mansion. That didn’t work out well.

Fred Phelps was the pastor of the Westboro Baptist Church in Kansas. He claimed to speak for God. In Phelps estimation, God was mad at pretty much everybody, except for Phelps and his followers. He wanted to tell you about people God hated and were going straight to hell.

Phelps died recently and the reality is, he now knows if he was right or wrong.

Then, there was Kentucky pastor Jamie Coots, who had a very literal interpretation of a Bible verse that speaks of handling snakes. He was holding a rattlesnake that bit him; he refused medical attention and later died. An ambulance was brought to Coots’ house, but he declined the ride.

I do not profess to speak for God or Jesus. But in my prayers and meditation, I’ve never felt the urge to either pick up a snake or a protest sign, especially one with a message about God hating anyone.

I’ve always thought of Jesus as a man of grace.

He showed loved to a lot of people who others found

Harris Blackwood undesirable. The words I think of are love, forgiveness, peace, kindness and understanding.

One of the first songs I ever learned was “Jesus Loves Me.” Now, folks get excited when their little babies sing along with the latest from Miley Cyrus. I’ll put “Jesus Loves Me” up against “Wrecking Ball” any day of the week.

(I don’t own, nor do I plan to own a Miley Cyrus album, I just saw that “Wrecking Ball” was one of her big songs.)

Insurance companies run lots of ads on television about people cutting tree limbs that fall on cars and destroy them. There is always the car owner who looks at the mess in disgust.

That’s the mental picture I get of a frustrated Jesus.

Nearly every generation since Jesus left the earth has been convinced their time was the end. It happened when folks started dancing the Charleston in the 1920s and listening to Elvis in the 1950s. Most people couldn’t find Liverpool on a map, but folks were convinced four young guys from there were a sure sign the world would stop turning any minute.

I’m not happy Fred Phelps or Jamie Coots are gone. In fact, we should be sad they left the earth espousing such misguided theology.

I’m listening out for Jesus.

When he speaks, it won’t be from a guy on TV, a protester or a snake handler. It will be a personal message in my heart.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly

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How to balance pride, humility It has become somewhat of an art for me, that of studying Southern culture and deciphering what makes us different from others as well as downright peculiar among ourselves.

One thing I have found to be mostly true, as true as any rule can be, is that in the South, you are either proud or humble. There is very little in-between.

My people, those of the poverty-ridden Appalachians, fall into the humble category, an attitude that was both chosen as well as learned and devoutly practiced for many generations. For those who stay in the mountains, it is passed down like an heirloom of a cast iron skillet or an ancient plow.

“He’s so humble,” said my cousin, educated well in the science of biology which has made her a high-paid executive, about someone the other day. She is from the mountains and, though really “book smart” as our people would say, she pronounced it “umble,” dropping the “h” as mountain folks do. I smiled for it is soothing to my ears to hear such words spoken as Mama and Daddy used to

Ronda Rich say them.

But humbleness — they never knew the word “humility” — can bite your hand off and steal the food from a baby’s mouth.

One to another, many of my ancestors said often, “The good book says ‘pride goeth before destruction.’”

So that’s that. Enough said.

If the good book warns against it, they intent themselves on following it.

But what I have come to learn, though it has taken a few decades, is that humility, while noble, can be as destructive as pride. In its own way, it will kill you or set you back or just plain hold you back.

You see, there were lots of my beloved people who believed that whatever life gave you is what you got. You took hold of what you got, held on firm and prayed that what you got didn’t get gone.

“Until I saw what my children could do, it never occurred to me that simple people could go out and have big lives,” Mama said once. “I just always was of the mind that you took what the good Lord gave you and worked hard to do your best with that.”

Now, I wouldn’t want to call Mama a liar or hint that the truth wasn’t in her, but she and Daddy both built a small footbridge between humility and pride.

They didn’t stay in those mountains. They didn’t accept that life. They individually left and sought a better life and they found it. When their lives ended, they owned property and had a modest sum of money in the bank. In short, they didn’t settle.

Don’t get me wrong, though. There was still a lot of humbleness in those two. You heard in Daddy’s quivering voice when he dropped to his knees to pray and saw it in the calluses on their hands. I was taught that warm shelter, good food and enough dollars to pay the taxes were blessings that went over and beyond what we deserved. No one over-

reached or overstepped.

We were to stay where God put us.

That kind of thinking seeps deep into the marrow of one’s bones and holds one captive. A few times over the years, I have pulled myself up short and stopped just past something wonderful. I refused to step closer to downright spectacular because I would say, “This is far more than I deserve. I am so blessed.”

Like my people, I rarely considered myself “worthy” of anything great.

But lately, I took to pondering on the limits that our self-imposed humility has wrought on us and how it has held us captive.

This is what come to me: Too much humility produces some form of pride and the longer you hold onto it, the prouder you become.

That’s not a good thing, either.

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

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We were an hour into our conversation when I realized it.

It was the same group of friends I’ve been conversing with for over 25 years – since high school, in fact.

“I went in for this sleep study the other day ...” was how it began. For the next 60 minutes, my friend regaled us with stories of his restful nights and weight loss since he was diagnosed with, and treated for, sleep apnea. Apparently, you can lose weight just by sleeping more deeply, which, although I’m no doctor, seems like a healthier alternative than the “Smoke Yourself Thin” diet I was considering.

I was in the middle of quizzing him about how many hours of sleep he was now getting when it hit me like a kidney stone attack – we are now officially old.

Of course, being at my friend’s 45th birthday party should have given me an indication that we were no longer young whippersnappers, but I were never that goodish at math, or English, for that matter.

I shared my epiphany

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“You know, we’re sitting around here talking about sleeping,” I stated loudly, interrupting the cushy vs. firm pillows debate. “What has happened to us? Not that long ago, we would be sitting around talking about women or the latest music or movies or sharing crazy stories. And at least two of us would be drunk. Are we really that old?”

My question/declaration/question was met with stunned silence, as the five middle-aged men just stared blankly at me.

Finally, someone spoke up.

“Yes, Len, we are old,” he said. “’Not that long ago’ to you was 25 years ago to a calendar.”

I replied with the witty “oh,” and the conversation turned to the best way to get rid of nose hair.

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As I myself turn the corner on middle age, I have started noticing the kinds of things that indeed make me old.

Among them are: --I have chosen a fashion ensemble and I’m sticking to it, no matter what.

My uniform is a buttondown shirt and khakis. During the summer months, golf shirt and khaki shorts.

Like my father’s generation, whose members still cling to the Member’s Only jacket, I’m sticking with this no matter how garish it looks in 20 years, or five years ago.

--I am actually in bed most nights before 10 p.m.

When we received a phone call the other night at 10:30 p.m., I actually awoke and caught myself saying, “What kind of people are up at this hour?”

And I meant it.

-I had a discussion with someone about lawn mowers recently.

And I almost knew what I was talking about.

--I have not lost any hair from my body in the last 20 years.

It has merely moved

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from the top of my head to my nose, ears, back and arms. It’s a transfer I did not approve.

■■ What people will think of me is no longer a concern.

■■ Usually, that sign of seniority kicks in during the sixth decade of life. I’ve unconsciously adopted it now.

■■ I’m very concerned with weather, and keep up with it hourly.

■■ I know all the lyrics to music in elevators.

■■ I saw a lunchbox I had in the fourth grade recently — in a museum.

■■ My daughter hears someone mention a “dime store” and she asks, “What’s a dime store?”

■■ And, most currently, I know I’m officially old when I write a column about how I’m officially old.

I think that officially makes it official.

I think I’ll take a nap now and lose some weight.

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

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Continued from 1A while keeping in mind that law could come and bust up the party. “Let’s get our wiggle on for the love of animals,” said Iski.

During the evening, it was noted the humane society has provided placement for 1,200 animals and the Sally Stites’ coordinated pet therapy program is bringing smiles to older citizens. The lost and found network is also reuniting families. The announcement of the agreement to purchase acreage from the Industrial Development Authority means the humane society, which Urban Design Group (UDG), an award-winning architectural firm, volunteered services to design an animal shelter. The design meets a conservative budget, allows for flexibility and accommodates future expansion. The facilities will also be environmentally sensitive. With the location nearly secured, the renewed capital campaign to raise additional funds needed for construction will soon begin.

Dwight Bearden and Ken Martin were manning the still to showcase the Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery. Wendy Warrick was among the event-goer having their photo made with the pair of moonshiners which fit in nicely with the evening’s theme. The pair said a 1,500-pound copper pot still is used in the crafting of the ‘shine made from locally grown corn. Dawsonville Moonshine is available at 600 liquor stores in Georgia and you can get a sample when you tour the distillery.

The distillery is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Learn more at www.dawsonvillemoonshinedistillery.com. Call 770401-1211.

Presenting sponsor was West Jackson Medicine Center. Champagne level sponsors were Bulldog Brokers, SPEC and Dr. Douglas and Janna Cleveland.

Gift sponsors were Jackson EMC and Takeuchi. Serving as entertainment sponsors were Newel Orthodontics, Community Bank & Trust, American Pest Control and M&J Enterprises.

In the live auction, Melissa Britt got the bidding up to $800 for a seven-day stay at a Destin, Fla., townhome with a $50 gas card to help get to her destination.

Brenda Stancil was the winner of the grand prize raffle which included an

Tracy Jordan of West Jackson Medicine Center, the presenting sponsor (above) was decked out for the party; (below) Brenda Stancil was the winner of the big raffle which included merchandise valued at $1,385.

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Andy Capone, aka Andy Garrison, was the emcee for the Great Catsby-themed 2014 Fur Ball. assortment of items including certificates from Real Deals, Doggie Stylers, the PGA Tour Superstore, Bentley’s Butcher Shop, a jug of Dawsonville Moonshine and golf for four at Traditions of Braselton. Value of the prize was $1,385.

Ralph Brooks was the successful bidder for a bottle of apple brandy made from Ellijay apples and JoAnne Santiago won a jug of moonshine, a night stay at Amicalola and a trip to Dawsonville to tour the distillery. Two tickets to the Petit LeMans were also auctioned off.

Other prize drawings included an anti-prohibition basket for Kay Schulte and the American Pest Control basket to Roy Stowe.

But who won tonight, asked emcee Garrison. “The animals of Jackson County,” he said as the audience chimed in.

Special thanks were ex-

tended to Lauren Stover of The Braselton-Stover House, Jane Eikenberry of Cornbread & Caviar Catering, The Fly Cats with band members Dave Zibman, Glenn Tocci, Reece Harris and Bart Smudde, Robbie and Michele Baxley with Best Party in Town, Gina Dee Barker of Wilco Printing, donors Fred Gurley of Crawford Long Pharmacy and Best Friends Veterinary Hospital, Karl and Kathleen Lamb of David Scruggs Photography, Daniel Kitchin of Cork & Keg, auctioneer Ralph Collier and emcee Andy Garrison.

Also, thanked were bartenders Jay Bowen and Tatim Kilosky, hostesses Jessie Stapler and Abigail Cooley, Cheryl Wood of Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery, Sloane Meyer of Jeffer-

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Wendy Warrick got her picture made with Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery “moonshine makers” Dwight Bearden and Ken Martin. Ralph and Candace Brooks were sporting the bottle of apple brandy crafted at Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery which Brooks won in the live auction; Sloane Meyer performed with Paige Martin and Katie Barnett and talked about the upcoming “A Night in the 1920s” being presented by the Jefferson Community Theatre; Margaret Lang and Bernice Mauzey, members of the Humane Society of Jackson County board of directors, sold raffle tickets as well as tickets for drinks including some Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery specials. son Community Theatre and Kim Sellers of Commerce School of Dance.

The Fur Ball committee for 2014 included Laura Collier, Cheryl Iski, Margaret Lang, Sherry Aquino, Jessica Beck Pugh and Billy Glasby.

Humane Society board members were also introduced. They included Becky Davis, Bernice Mauzey, Elizabeth Parker, Joe Wirthman, Josh Barrett, Jude

Preissle, Margaret Lang, Mel Berzack, Mike Cotton, Sherry Aquino, Vicki Rosenbaum, and Cheryl Iski.

Floor show entertainment was provide by Sloane Meyer and dancers Paige Martin and Katie Barnett and the dancing ensemble of Melody Nelms, Cheyanne Pitts, Katie Barnett, Katie Sikes and Lillie Watson.

Meyer shared some information about the Jeffer-

son Community Theatre’s upcoming “A Night in the 1920s,” an evening filled with incredible entertainment starting at 7:30 p.m. on April 19. The Jefferson Civic Center will be the venue for Act One, a live performance direct from the 1920s, and Act Two, a special viewing of Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid. General admission is $10 and students and seniors pay $7.

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How about teaming up to be a Litter Getter?

By SUSAN TREPAGNIER

Guest columnist

My grandmother would have said this week I was on a tear.

As I walked down the steps of a Jackson County Government Building, I glanced down at the ground – cigarette butts – they were everywhere. I knew the Facilities Maintenance guys had just the day before used a blower to get all the trash off the ground and there were white and white and brown cigarette butts all over the ground.

This brought one thing to mind – people don’t think cigarette butts are litter.

Let me tell you this is litter.

You are committing a crime each time you throw one of the things on the ground!

I have always felt it was someone’s right to smoke if that is what they want to do. Not inside a building, it shouldn’t affect our insurance costs and not where the smoke will affect other people, but it’s their right to smoke. There are designated smoking areas at most buildings with the correct receptacles for extinguishing the cigarettes and placing the butts into.

Some counties have eliminated all smoking on their campuses and outside their buildings, but not all counties do this. They believe by placing a designated smoking area they are helping their employees do the right thing. Evidently not in this case since that area is less than 100 yards from the littered ground.

Cigarettes are the number one piece of litter found on highways. Why? Why won’t people pick up after themselves? I asked the question on Facebook recently, what is the No. 1 piece of litter found on highways? All except one answer was cigarette butts. Many answering

You’ll also get a Litter Getter Shirt for volunteering to be part of the Rivers Alive cleanup in the Braselton area on April 12. Contact Yvette Wise to volunteer. were in the same position in their county I am – director of a Keep Georgia Beautiful affiliate.

“Same with Adopt-AHighway litter,” said Scout Troop 173’s leader of their mile on U.S. Highway 129 in South Jackson. “Consistent evidence confirms the most environmentally irresponsible people who drive through our mile are: 1) cigarette smokers; 2) lottery scratch-off losers; and 3) beer drinkers who drink and drive.”

That statement says a lot about the people who live, work and travel through Jackson County, but let me stress – it’s not just Jackson County. That same statement could be said of pretty much any county in the United States. Some citizens just take more pride and would never think of throwing something out the window or tossing it on the ground. Some sheriff’s deputies stop a car or truck every time something flies out the window and that person learns from having to pay a fine that littering is something they really don’t want to do.

Jackson County is a beautiful area and economic development has been very successful in this county, bringing jobs to citizens. But, ask any economic develop-

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Hall County Master Gardener Penny Stowe captured these images from last year’s Spring Garden Expo.

Spring Garden Expo is Friday, Saturday at Chicopee Woods For The Paper

Georgia’s biggest two-day plant sale returns in April as the Hall County Master Gardeners present their Spring Garden Expo Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 at Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville, GA 30507!

Friday the gates open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What an appropriate time to celebrate Spring as gardeners recover from the monsoon summer and arctic winter. Last year, the Master Gardeners welcomed hundreds of eager shoppers.

Regular Expo visitors will recognize many returning vendors. We are lining up a varied cast of vendors so the public can have plenty of varieties of plants from which to choose, including native plants which many gardeners agree are hardier and at-

tract beneficial insects such as pollinators. Also available will be just plain fun stuff, too. Who doesn’t love yard art?

There is a $2 per adult admission fee. Children are free, but pets have to stay home.

There will also be speakers with two free presentations each day. Food vendors will be there as well. Carts will be available to borrow.

There is a holding area for shoppers whose eyes are bigger than their carts in which to place their goodies while they head back into the shopping arena with a newly empty cart to fill.

Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center is located at 1855 Calvary Church Road in Gainesville.

And why not plan ahead for the Fall Garden Expo – Sept. 26-27. Information is available at 770-535-8293 or http://www.hallmastergardeners.com/.

ment professional and they tell you -- litter could be a problem.

Do we want to end up like one South Georgia county?

After a ride around the community, a multi-billion dollar company decided citizens didn’t care enough about that community to keep it clean and therefore wouldn’t care about the equipment and investment their company would make if they located there? They located in another town.

Don’t we want to be better than other areas? Don’t we want people to look at Jackson County as they ride through and say, “Wow, these people really care about where they live. Their roadways are clean and their yards are well kept.”

Just last week Jefferson Mayor Roy Plott awarded Betty Moses and Ollie Appleby for organizing a cleanup in their Jefferson neighborhood. Phillip Appleby, Tommy Harrison Jr., and Bernard Swift also received certificates for participating in that cleanup.

Those people cared enough about their community to get out and clean.

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Get one of these limited edition Litter Getter T-shirts by signing up for the GREAT Jackson County Cleanup. Dillon Faulkner, Leah Johnson, Madison Childs and Kelsey Childs wear new Litter Getter Shirts for the GREAT Jackson County Cleanup.

Keep Jackson County Beautiful is looking for answers on how to eliminate trash from our roadways.

Tell us what you think and at the same time participate in the GREAT Jackson County Cleanup. We are asking citizens to become Jackson County Litter Getters.

On May 3, we’ll gather together to clean our roadways, parks, school campuses, county campuses and anywhere that needs cleaning and sprucing. You’re encouraged to plant flowers and spruce-up your neighborhoods.

Volunteers are asked to choose their area and we’ll award them with a really cool T-shirt, trash bags, a few other goodies and lunch at Hurricane Shoals Park.

Bring your filled trash bags and we’ll collect them on a large truck so we can see how much was collected that day. If a group can’t

clean on May 3, another time can be set.

Another community clean-up opportunity to be a part of is the April 12 Rivers Alive. Rivers Alive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. Volunteers can meet in the Braselton Community Room to be a part of this cleanup effort which is conducted twice a year with help from Jackson County and Barrow County. Volunteers get out in the Mulberry River and local streams as well as the along the roadways to clean up trash. The program is one of the many developed

by Georgia EPD watershed protection branch. It is a statewide volunteer program that aids in creating and raising awareness of local watersheds and the impacts that pollutants can have on them. It is a great opportunity for youth groups to get outside and

conduct a community service while learning more about the watershed they live in. For more information, contact Yvette Wise at ywise@braselton.net with Rivers Alive in the subject line or call 706-654-3915 ext.

1012.

So get your family, neighbors, classmates, coworkers or just yourself together to become Jackson County Litter Getters. We would like to have more than 500 volunteers scattered throughout the county cleaning and sprucing up.

Give KJCB a call at 706708-7198 or shoot an email to strepagnier@jacksoncountygov.com and you’ll soon receive a form to fill out with sizes of T-shirts and the area you’d like to clean.

Susan Trepagnier is executive director of Keep Jackson County Beautiful.

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LOCAL TEAMS CLAIM COUNTY TITLE The Jefferson Lady Dragons and the Jackson County boys’ golf team had a solid day on the green

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Despite losing a talent laden group of seniors, the Jackson County Comprehensive High School boys’ golf team claimed a four peat in the county championship March 27.

“It was a great feeling to win the county championship for the fourth straight year in a row,” said head coach Warren Standridge.

And for the fourth straight year, they’ve produced the low medalist athlete. Panther York Delloyd shot a 39 to lead all scorers.

“As much of an honor it is to be the low medalist, I’m more happy about the fact that I did my part to help the team win because in the end, it’s about us not about me,” said Delloyd.

“We’ve played well from the top down in all four championships and the hard work we put in beforehand really shines at this point. We’ve also been really fortunate to have the low medalist come from our school all four years also,” stated Delloyd.

The Panthers won by a whopping 26 shots despite playing in conditions that weren’t favorable for anyone on the green but that didn’t stop Jackson County from bringing its A-game.

“The greens were not in the best shape and the wind was blowing pretty good. We still need to improve. We have to find ways to lower our score each week. We are using spring break as an opportunity to relax and get ready for the region tournament next week,” stated Standridge.

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far. It’s my first year playing in high school and it’s a very different experience,” said Pratt.

This year’s county title may hold more significance as Jefferson’s team prevailed without any upperclassmen.

“Our team has five sophomores and I’m a freshman so we are very young; we are not experienced with competition,” Pratt said.

Pratt noted she was familiar with some of the other golfers and knowing how well they play kept her on her toes.

“There were some very good competitors from each school. You have to watch out for them and [step your game up],” Pratt said.

“I was so excited for our girls’ team on Thursday,” said head coach Tom Parker.

“They did a fantastic job competing against a very tough Jackson County team.”

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The Jefferson High School girls’ golf team wowed the competition March 27, capturing its third county championship in as many as four years. The team won by three strokes.

Like the boys, the girls didn’t have the best course to play on or weather to compete in but they didn’t use that as an excuse.

“It was very windy, cold and hard to play on. We did the best we could do,” said Jill Pratt.

A freshman, Pratt stepped up to become the No. 2 golfer for Jefferson and was surprised but ecstatic about what the Lady Dragons accomplished.

“It’s a very big honor to be able to step up and go in as the No. 2 golfer on the team. We didn’t think we were going to make it that

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Hawks ranked in top 10 in state; enjoying spotlight

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The Mill Creek High School boys’ soccer team, led by head coach Sean Garnett, say they believe they have what it takes to win the AAAAAA state championship.

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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It’s been a long time coming but the Mill Creek High School boys soccer team feels like they are at the pinnacle of its game, according to Chris Schuetz. After winning seasons and postseason play in years past, the Hawks truly believe this could be their year to bring home the

hardware.

“We’ve got the talent and the heart to call ourselves state contenders,” said Schuetz.

It all started with a win over the defending AAAA state champs in Lambert.

Then Collins Hill, a major power for years, was dethroned by the Hawks, putting the rest of region VII on alert.

“I think beating Collins Hill let the rest of the region know we’re a force to be reckoned with. We’re a powerhouse this season; were not going to let anyone come into a game against us thinking it will be easy to take us,” Schuetz said.

And the win certainly helped them in the polls.

The Hawks are ranked No. 3 in the state and are at the top

of the region standings.

“It’s a good feeling but we know we deserve it,” Schuetz stated.

The Hawks are averaging 2.2 goals per game and have scored as many as five in one. But despite its early season wins, Schuetz said the offense struggled early on but long gone are the days where Mill Creek struggles to score.

“The leading scorers are

JHSreachesdoubledigitwinstreak

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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The Jefferson High School baseball team’s season is beginning to look reminiscent of last year’s where they piled on the wins, downed all region opponents and nearly won 20 games in a row.

Now the Dragons have opened up a double-digit win streak and head coach Tommy Knight said the guys on the mound have taken care of business and can take part of the credit.

“We have had several good points to this team but the most consistent part of our team this year has been pitching. Our pitching has given us a

chance to win almost every game,” Knight said.

It all started after Jefferson lost the series to Tift County and split the series with North Oconee two days prior. But since then, they’ve kept the bats rolling, especially with the help of Jake Franklin, who leads the team in RBI. “We have several players who are having a great year [hitting]. Along with Jake, there is Max Ford, Christian Hutch and several others. Lately, the majority of the team has been swinging the bats well,” said Knight.

The Dragons are the favorite to win the region and, while a two-peat would cement them as one of the best

in AA, Knight reminds us that there is still a lot of baseball left.

“We are in a good spot right now to repeat but there is a lot of the season to go as we are only halfway through the region schedule,” Knight stated.

The Dragons put their win streak on the line March 20 in a game against Wesleyan. The Wolves captured the second round playoffs series against Jefferson last year and, while Knight didn’t label it as a rematch, it certainly felt good to beat a playoff caliber team.

“That was a big win but a playoff series win against them would be much more meaningful,” Knight stated.

Jake Creech, Billy Johnson and Ernando Manrique. It’s nice to have multiple players who can put the ball in the back of the net,” said Schuetz. “I like the way we’re starting to connect up top. At the beginning of the season, we had some trouble scoring but we’ve really picked it up during these last few games.”

The Hawks are 8-2 as of

March 31; it’s a record the whole team is proud of but the Oglethorpe University commit admitted they let one of those losses get away from them. “[If we could have any game back, it would be] Duluth, plain and simple. If it weren’t for that mental lapse we would be the only undefeated team in our region,” stated Schuetz.

MORGAN COUNTY HANDS PANTHERS FIRST REGION LOSS

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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It was tough for the Jackson County Comprehensive High School girls’ soccer teamtoscoreagoalinitsfirstregionlossoftheseasonMarch28.ThePantherswere 0-16 with shots on goal as they lost their first region game of the season to Morgan County 4-nil.

Jackson County managed to keep the ball on their side of the field for much of the game but missed shots kept them from scoring as several assists didn’t go as planned.

MorganCounty,however,madethemostofthetimetheyhadwiththeball.The Bulldogs only took seven shots at the goal and were successful on four of them.

“They outplayed us in critical moments. They got a few great chances and executed;wedidn’texecute,”saidheadcoachJoeRidgeway.“Theyhadahardteam.

They were physical and it was a good fight; we just didn’t score.”

The first 10 minutes of the game went back and forth with both teams missing a few opportunities to score. Then on the 28:17 mark, Morgan County’s Anslyn Stamps drew first blood.

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Chipper Jones to throw out first pitch

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There is just one week left before former All-Star Atlanta Brave Chipper Jones throws the first pitch at the home opener for the Gwinnett Braves April 11. Jones had his No. 10 jersey retired last year after a remarkable 19-year career. The three-game home stand will showcase old and new members on the team, including former Georgia Tech player Brandon Boggs and Joseph T. Terdoslavich, who both saw time in Atlanta last season. The G-Braves have single game tickets on sale as well as other promotions, including free T-shirts to the first 2,000 fans opening night. Call 678-277-0340 or visit gwinnettbraves.com.

There are a host of baseball games headlining the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department today. The 7U Banks Red Sox vs. Banks Pirates will play at 6 p.m. as well as the 10U Banks Nationals vs. Banks Braves. At 7:15 p.m., the 7U Banks Angels will compete against Banks Royals and the 10U Banks Cardinals team will square off against Banks Royals at 7:30 p.m. In softball action, the 10U Bank Braves vs. Banks Jays will go head to head at 6 p.m. followed by the Banks Phillies vs. Banks Cardinals at 7:30 p.m.

The deadline to register your child for the Jefferson Sea Dragons swim season is right around the corner. The deadline is April 18, however, space may be available afterward.

Jefferson began registering swimming athletes March 17. The cost is $125 per person; $160 for non-residents. The season will start June 7 and will end July 26. Additional space may be available after April 18 which is the deadline.

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The Paper | Thursday, April 3, 2014

Close upgrades GMP schedule; gets TV time

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

“Our facility wasn’t been utilized enough; not from a practical standpoint or from a business standpoint.

General Manager John Close has a We needed to have more events to jusvision for Gresham Motor Sports Park tify having a facility like this and you and he’s living it out this year with a new have to be open to make money. This schedule that will keep the track hot all year, we’ve concentrated on more racspring and suming events because mer. The park will we’re a racetrack at host 21 events, 17 heart,” stated Close. more than a year Close brings a ago, including strong sports exwith ever so popupertise; the former lar World Crown Associated Press 300. Close said he sports editor, NASwanted to have CAR media and more events this marketing specialyear and believes ist and NASCAR having nearly race day spotter has three dozen has a passion for sports made the track and his aggressivemore attractive. ness to upgrade the “We wanted to park has landed give local racers Gresham a nationadditional opporally televised packtunities to comage. Close said the pete and our fans events will be aired the ability to enanywhere from 10joy their cars in a 14 days after the acsafe and legal way. tual event because That led to the it will be on a tapecreation of eight delayed basis. The Stockerama and For The Paper races will be held on eight Street Drag John Close wants Gresham Motor May 3, July 12, Aug. / Shown N’ Shine 9 and Sept. 13. events,” said Close. Sports Park to have a very busy sched“NASCAR teams Those 16 events ule. test here all the time alone would be a and by having Carofull schedule by themselves but we still lina’s Production Group film distribute have our traditional four big regional our races on national television, we’ll be touring events and a drifting program. able to showcase GMP, our events and No doubt it’s ambitious and way more our competitors to fans and viewers all races than we’ve offered in the past.” across the country,” Close said. “CurClose said the push to have more ac- rently, the syndication package they’ve tion at the track was simple. With the secured will put our races on more than largest center in the Northeast, the park 20 network, cable and satellite outlets in has the resources and facilities, so beef- more than 100 million households across ing up the schedule was a no-brainer. the country. That’s amazing exposure.” lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

PANTHERS EAGER FOR REGION TOURNAMENT

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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The Jackson County Comprehensive High School boys’ tennis team can rest easier knowing they’ll enter the region tournament with a different outlook and seed than last season.

The Panthers team is made up of all seniors who have developed a different mindset about the game and the way they play it in their final go around.

“All the players this year have been more invested in tennis than I’ve noticed in the past. They enjoy the game and made a point to play more throughout the summer and the off-season versus grabbing their rackets in January,” said head coach Natalie Peterson.

And after competing in tournaments against some of the athletes they face regularly during the season, singles players Blake Bingham and Dylan McDonald earned wins over three teams they suffered losses

“Their will to win has challenged other players on the team to find that spark in their game.”

Natalie Peterson Jackson County boys head coach to a year ago.

“They’ve taken what they’ve learned and channeled that into wins against Elbert, Franklin and Morgan -- teams we lost to last year. Dylan learned a new serve in clinic over the summer that’s proved to work better for him than his previous one,” Peterson said.

“Dylan and Blake are fighters; they hate to lose and that reflects in their game.”

Both joined the United

States Tennis Association, allowing them to compete at a more challenging level.

Then, their competitiveness spread throughout the rest of the team.

“Their will to win has challenged other players on the team to find that spark in their game,” said Peterson. “[Also], Nate Konarski and Grant Bennett all practiced and played consistently throughout the summer and made huge gains,” said Peterson. “Nate put so much time into tennis over the summer that his game simply improved. He plays more consistently than he did the previous season.

Grant, a newcomer last year (as were Dylan and Blake), takes the game seriously and works through his challenges.”

With everyone contributing to the dramatic turnaround, the Panthers can feel good about their 4-3 record and a shot at winning the region tournament.

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JCCHS is 9-1 on the year as of March 31 and the Panthers are a proud bunch who weren’t too sure how things would play out after losing some of their top golfers.

And while there are only four teams that compete for the title, Delloyd said it holds a lot of significance to the squad.

“This county competition has become a defining part of our team,” said Delloyd. “It means a lot to me personally as we’ve definitely played well as a team. It really signifies the hard work we put in from everyone from the players, coaches and even the businesses that help sponsor us.”

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Allison Avery hits a shot out of the bunker earlier this season.

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The Jackson County boys’ golf team has created a tradition of winning the county title.

LADY DRAGONS Continued from 1B

“We’ve been setting goals and scores to meet for each individual over the past several weeks and each member of the starting team was able to shoot below their goal for the county match.”

Madison Cornes, who has anchored the team this season, set the bar high and exceeded expectations. Her game as a sophomore is that of a veteran and it showed as she led all golfers with a 41.

“Madison Cornes had an exceptional day for a sophomore golfer. Her score was good enough for the low medalist and the lowest total for a girl in any of the four county

championships we’ve had in the county,” said Parker.

And while Cornes led the way, Caitlin Cantrell and Pratt aided Jefferson’s score by shooting personal records to clinch the win.

“Both Jill and Caitlin are new to the varsity golf program and have been working hard to develop their personal golf games and lower their scores,” said Parker. “Without them, Cornes’ performance would have only equated to an individual accomplishment; however, together they all had great individual feats that led to an awesome team effort.”

There fourteen teams in action at the Brookwood Invitational in Snellville March 29 but that didn’t intimidate the Lady Hawks golf team who came up just short of winning it all.

And the competition felt almost the region championship where Mill Creek High School saw many familiar faces, which gave the Lady Hawks a chance to fine tune their shots before the region tournamnet April 21.

“The competition showed us where we are at in our region. With Norcross, North Gwinnett, and Mountain View all in the tournament it showed us very closely where we need to get to,” said head coach Jeremy York.

The team finished with an overall score of 269, with Grace Choi leading the team with an 83. The Lady Hawks will returned to action March 31 where they picked up another region win over cross town rival Collins Hill 149-167. Choi, again, led Mill Creek by shooting a 46.

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Jackson County controlled the ball for the next several minutes until Morgan County cleared the ball and regained possession after the Panthers missed an opportunity to score up close to the goal. A minute later, Susanna Peppers scored to extend the lead to 2-0.

Later, the Panthers failed on a penalty kick and Morgan County’s Anna Bryant responded with the final goal of the first half with just 9.4 seconds left to take a 3-0 lead into halftime.

Peppers then began the second half much like the Bulldogs ended the first by scoring 88 seconds in, bringing the lead to 4-0.

That was the most points Jackson County has surrendered all season. The Panthers controlled the ball for the rest of the game but were still unable to find an open shot.

“We didn’t put the ball in the net. We had a lot of chances but it just wasn’t our night,” Ridgeway said. “We did a lot of stuff right - we just didn’t get rewarded for it [and] that changes game to game. We didn’t connect like we wanted to but the effort was there.

That was a good game that we can learn from.”

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Sports taught these athletes perseverance Ann-Perry Blank has been diving since she was 7 years old. She dove for the storied Moss Farms Diving Tigers in Moultrie, Georgia, Dr. Michael Helms a program that has The Pastor’s Pen produced 39 Georgia High School State Champions, 26 Junior Olympic National Champions, nine Senior National Champions, eight International Champions and 11 Cam-Am-Mex Champions. In addition, the program has sent dozens to major colleges on diving scholarships, producing SEC champions and NCAA champions.

Before last month’s Southeastern Conference Championships at the University of Georgia, Ann-Perry had not been on an award stand since she was 10 or 11 years old. Unlike her teammate Laura Ryan, Ann-Perry has rarely been in the spotlight at UGA, until now.

Last month Ann-Perry won the SEC’s onemeter championship and she placed second on the three-meter board. She did it in fine fashion, as her score of 325.50 was the highest women’s 1-meter diving score at UGA in a championship event.

After winning the championship, Ann-Perry went into the stands to find her mother, father and her brother Owen, who also dove for UGA. After hugging her father, Ann-Perry said, “Today is the first day all year I haven’t wanted to quit diving.”

Her comment reminded me of a conversation I’d had with 99-year-old Dorsey Brooks just a few days earlier. Dorsey is a sports legend himself. He is a member of the Hall of Fame at Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton, where he played on the 1936-37 championship basketball team. As a coach, he led Tucker High School to their first ever state baseball championship. The new baseball field at Tucker will be named for Dorsey on April 12.

Dorsey was a good athlete in high school, playing baseball and basketball. Ironically, it was the football program that attracted him to ABAC. The program had assembled an impressive group of athletes, good enough to have once beaten the University of Miami. Dorsey, though, had never played football, but he wanted to give it a try. He got his chance, but it was a brief one.

While he was there, on a Thanksgiving weekend, the building that housed all the football equipment burned to the ground and ABAC never played any more football.

However, he was there long enough to pick up some important life lessons from the sport. He wasn’t getting any playing time except in some of the junior varsity games and he didn’t like his chances of getting any playing time on the varsity team as the year dragged near basketball season. With sounds of balls bouncing in the gym, “Whiskers,” as his coach called him, began to feel the urge to quit one sport in order to play the other and he approached his coach with that idea.

Calling him by his nickname, the coach said, “If you do that, how can I know about the time baseball season comes around that I’ll be able to count on you to finish out the basketball season?

I’m not going to tell you what to do, but about tournament time in basketball, I don’t know whether I can count on you or not.” Those were convincing words coming from a coach that coached all three sports.

That day his coach taught him lessons about commitment, about dedication and about selfrespect, the same lessons Dorsey taught many other players that he coached through the years, coaching all three major sports himself in his career.

Not every person who perseveres to the end will end up in the Hall of Fame or stand on a podium and be awarded a gold medal. Ann-Perry got the storybook ending. However, even had she not been rewarded for her years of hard work in such a thrilling way, she would have left UGA with the kinds of lessons that Dorsey Brooks’ coach taught him.

While the medal will be a talking point, and while the championship will get Ann-Perry recognition throughout life, it’s the lessons of the sport that will serve her the greatest rewards. If life for her is like it is for most of us, there will be many days she will want to give up on a relationship, a job, a problem, or in trying to live her life as God has commanded through scripture.

This isn’t to say that there is never a time to quit something we’ve started, but we shouldn’t be so quick to quit just because things get a little difficult. Living a life of integrity, ethical standards and faith will be met by many with skepticism and ridicule. For this reason, Matthew encouraged his readers by telling them to “(stay) with it — that’s what God requires. Stay with it to the end. You won’t be sorry, and you’ll be saved.” (Matthew 24:13 The Message Bible).

Adversity is a part of every area of life and we shouldn’t be turned away from our goals just because we feel discouraged, disappointed or defeated.

Ann-Perry Blank is an SEC Champion, but even if she had not made the podium last month, she still would have been a champion, not just because she’s been a part of four consecutive SEC Women’s Championship Teams and a National Championship team, but because she has persevered to the end. She refused to quit and she built character along the way — and did I mention she got really good at diving in the process?

Dr. Michael Helms is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Jefferson. Reach him at michael@fbcjefferson.org

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Ray Vaughn, who made fast friends with Rhodes Williams at a recent Relay committee meeting, shared the story of his experience toward becoming a survivor.

Cheryl Witten is one of the honorary chairs for Relay For Life. Her daughter, Stephanie Westhafer, is serving as chairman of the Survivors committee.

Ready for Relay For Life in Braselton- Hoschton

Honorary chairpersons share stories

By LEANNE AKIN

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Look for West Jackson to be changing color – spring is the air but it’s Relay For Life season and supporters of the American Cancer Society will be painting the towns purple.

Be on the lookout for purple bows tied

by Town & Country Florist and purple and other colorful wreaths crafted by the City of Hoschton Relay For Life team to be going up during April.

The decorations and yard signs are in celebration of Relay For Life of Braselton-Hoschton set for Friday, April 25, at Hoschton Park.

With the countdown on toward the 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. fundraising at Hoschton Park, Relay For Life teams are busy with events and activities to raise money which will go toward research to find a cure for cancer and for assistance services for families coping with cancer. See more at ClickThePaper.com This year’s Relay For Life of Braselton-Hoschton has three honorary chairpersons whose stories were highlighted at a recent Relay team meeting.

Honorary chair Ray Vaughn When Ray Vaughn began suffering from shortness of breath in 2012, he chalked it up to being out of shape. He then began to wonder if he may be experiencing symptoms of a heart attack since his brother had undergone triple bypass surgery a year earlier. So when he saw no improvement, he decided a visit to his doctor was in order.

He called and spoke to the nurse. He mentioned his symptoms and said he guessed he needed a physical. There was a 3 p.m. cancellation so he had an appointment on Wednesday. That was the start of his timeline.

At the appointment, the doctor did an EKG, blood work and x-rays. From the blood work results received the following day, Vaughn got a call that he was anemic: The count which should be 15 was down to an 8. He was losing blood and was asked to come back in on Friday.

“Now, keep in mind that, at this point, cancer never crossed my mind,” said Vaughn. “I still didn’t think about cancer.”

Something was amiss with his digestive system and a colonoscopy was ordered. Did he have a preference on where to go, he was asked. His daughter works as office manager for a Gainesville medical practice and he called, saw a doctor for a Monday consultation and was told as quick as he could have the procedure was June – months away -- due to scheduling.

Again, he said cancer never crossed his mind. But he and wife Lynn hadn’t even crossed the parking lot before their daughter caught up with them with word that he was scheduled for a colonoscopy at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.

It was another twist in the timeline that would prove to be a lifesaver.

When he awoke from the procedure, he learned a growth had almost blocked his colon and had broken through the wall of the colon. It was straight to the hospital for surgery the following morning at 7:30. He would lose 10 inches of his colon but the surgeon said he was convinced he had gotten all the cancerous growth. After a couple of days in the hospital, he was back home and got a call from the doctor asking how he was.

“You tell me,” Vaughn said he asked

the doctor. The 18 lymph nodes were call cancer free but he would need to see an oncologist to determine if preventative treatment was recommended. A test was done to determine what type of colon cancer Vaughn had. One type responds effectively to chemotherapy while the other doesn’t. A two-week wait was required and Vaughn said he thought about chemo and his vision of sickness and hair loss and he talked with his wife. He didn’t think he would take chemo. “The doctor would have to be a hell of a salesman to talk me into chemo,” he said.

When he learned the type of cancer he had was not hereditary – the doctor said he just happened to you, and the type responded well to chemo and he recommended it. The preventative treatment was designed to reduce the chance of reoccurrence if a stray cell was missed. Without treatment, there was 46 percent chance the cancer would reoccur. If he took the treatment, the chance dropped to only 8-10 percent.

“He was a hell of a salesman,” Vaughn said.

Vaughn had 12 rounds of chemo and is now cancer free. He announced at the meeting that he was a 21-month survivor.

Vaughn said his timeline shows the importance of listening to your body and for early detection. If he hadn’t called his family physician for a checkup and lucked up on a cancellation that week or if he had postponed the colonoscopy until June, he said he is convinced he was likely close to death knocking on his door.

“Early detection is the key to surviving cancer,” said Vaughn. “And ladies, colon cancer is not a man’s cancer.” He urged colonoscopies and said you are asleep during the procedure and have no pain or discomfort. What you get is peace of mind about your health.

Honorary chair Cheryl Witten Cheryl Whitten is also an honorary chair. Her granddaughter, Chloe-Marie Westhafer, read her story that appears below.

As a hospital social worker for 30 years, I worked closely with the American Cancer Society arranging services for patients and their families. The American Cancer Society is such an impressive, caring agency providing services all over the nation.

My personal experience with cancer began in 2000 when my dentist discovered a malignant tumor on my palate. I had surgery and a prosthesis made for my mouth which allowed me to return to work and go about my normal activities. During the next few years God really blessed me as I continued to work with cancer patients.

Unfortunately, in 2009, there was a reoccurrence which mandated extensive surgery as well as radiation treatment. Due to the side effects of treatment, I became unable to swallow food which necessitated a feeding tube and i have difficulty communicating. I retired from my position at the hospital and moved to Braselton to be with my daughter and her family. Even with the struggles, my life has been blessed by family and friends.

This past summer the cancer reoccurred for a third time. I had some extensive radiation to treat tumors on my optic nerve in an effort to keep the cancer from spreading to my brain. I’m

not sure what my future holds but God continues to bless me. I love living with my daughter and am so proud that my entire family has chosen to do volunteer work with the American Cancer Society.

Honorary chair Georgia Saunders My name is Georgia Saunders and I am a 13-year breast cancer survivor.

But I was diagnosed last September with Stage Four liver cancer. After testing the biopsies, it was determined that it was gall bladder cancer that has metastasized to my liver. There is no cure for liver cancer and I am not a candidate for a liver transplant. I have already lived the average life expectancy after diagnosis and I am still feeling pretty good. I am taking two different kinds of chemo meds every three weeks. This has shrunk the cancer and actually makes me feel better.

I was first introduced to cancer in 1974 when my mother died five days they determined that she had lung cancer. She had been being treated for bronchial disease. She was only 54 years old.

In 1988 my husband, Ernie Saunders, had his lefty kidney removed due to a malignant tumor. That was the first of seven different cancers. He had two different melanomas, prostate, right kidney, one-third of his right lung removed and final Stage Four lung cancer in his left lung. In addition to those, he also had two strokes, a heart attack and Stage Four kidney failure. I was his caregiver during all of this. I lost Ernie on Dec. 15, 2012.

So when someone asks me how cancer affected my life, I say, “I know cancer up close and personal. And the more I am around it, the more I hate it.”

I am so thankful for Relay For Life.

We have come so far since 1974 but we still have a long way to go. Most of us have the opportunity to help or give so please do so.

Survivors can sign up Are you a cancer survivor? Register online at cancer.org and find the Braselton-Hoschton Relay For Life event set for Friday, April 25. You can also email bhrelaysurvivors@gmail.com.

Signups are needed so plans can be made to have enough survivor bags and T-shirts and sufficient food for the Survivors’ dinner being catered by Jack’s Old South BBQ. Stonewall’s BBQ is donating the bread pudding dessert.

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Rachel Xu, Best Over All winner for her painting “Elevate.” Shown here with her second place drawing,” Self Portrait.”

People’s Choice honors from Celebrate the Arts announced by council Celebrate the Arts, the student art show sponsored by the Jackson County Arts Council, closed March 19 and the People’s Choice votes were tallied.

The winner of the People’s Choice Award for the Middle Schools is Commerce Middle’s Haley Williams. The High School People’s Choice Winner, representing Commerce High School, is Brittany Malner.

The Georgia State Society, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently held their 116th State Conference at the Evergreen Resort at Stone Mountain.

More than 500 were in attendance with 87 Georgia chapters represented.

Sunbury Chapter NSDAR had five members in attendance for the business sessions, luncheons and two evening banquets.

Susan Gwaltney, scrapbook chairman for Sunbury Chapter, received the State Award of third place for her scrapbook on Sunbury Chapter.

Carol Tanner, Betty Marshal, Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal and Frances Johnson are pictured above at the business session. Mrs. Deal, a new member of DAR, spoke at the DAR School Luncheon.

The state theme for DAR is: “Find your gift and use it in service to God, Home and Country.” There are 7,563 Georgia members in DAR, an organization that promotes education, patriotism and historic preservation. DAR members volunteers more than three million hours of service to their communities in 2013.

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Brittany Malner, People’s Choice from Commerce High School

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Karis Harbin, Best Over All winner from WJMS with her entry, Peru High School for her painting “Elevate” and West Jackson Middle School’s Karis Harbin for the sculpture “Peru.”

All of the students received $50 gift certificates for art supplies provided by a donation from the Jackson EMC Foundation.

The Jackson County Arts Council wishes to thank all of the supporters of the annual middle/high school student art show: Jackson EMC Foundation, Jefferson Civic Center, Cleveland

Foundation, Sandra Seden, Crawford Long Museum and Main Street Jefferson.

All JCAC members and those interested in the Arts in our area are invited to the 2014 Members’ Business meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Braselton Community Center on April 25. We will elect new board members and plan the 2014-2015 year.

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Haley Williams, People’s Choice winner from Commerce Middle School Jackson County Arts Council also wishes to congratulate the Best Overall winners. The judges chose Rachel Xu from Jackson County Comprehensive

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Gum Springs Elementary School teacher LaShae Branton (C) accepts the donation to Nutrition on Weekends (NOW) from Higher Grounds Coffee House owner JoAnne Santiago (also below). They were joined by barista Regina Longabaugh. The donation of more than $450 was the first to a children’s charity to be made monthly.

Gum Springs Elementary School teacher LaShae Branton (C), pictured with her children Brice and Sara Beth, also accepted a $100 donation from Jackson County Republican Party treasurer Larry Ewing and chairman Ron Johnson, who learned about the backpack program while visiting Higher Grounds Coffee House.

Higher Grounds Coffee House supports children Customers of new Braselton business ‘tip’ toward charities

By LEANNE AKIN

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Gum Springs Elementary School’s backpack buddies got a recent boost from Higher Grounds Coffee House and its customers to the effort to provide at-home meals to 10 students as well as 17 additional students who get weekend snacks.

Nutrition on Weekends (NOW) is a community effort to provide needed support to students, particularly those receiving free and reduced meals at school, who need food items, particularly those they can prepare for themselves when they are not in school.

The backpack program received $442 not including the change.

LaShae Branton, a thirdgrade teacher at Gum Springs, says additional food items are provided to students for extended breaks such as spring break. Her church, Northeast Church, is a big supporter of NOW. When Branton and her children, Sara Beth, a West Jackson Primary School Pre-

K student, and Brice, a second-grader at Gum Springs, visited Higher Grounds to accept the donation from the business, its staff and customers, representatives of the Jackson County Republican Party were on hand. When Jackson County GOP chairman Ron Jackson and treasurer Larry Ewing learned that no tax dollars went to support NOW, they presented a check for $100 to the backpack buddies effort.

Sara Beth and Brice helped to collect the donations donated at Higher Grounds Coffee House to go toward children’s charities in the community in lieu of tips for servers.

Higher Grounds Coffee House owner JoAnne Santiago said she pays her servers a wage and did not want tips to be a factor in the type of service a customer receives.

High quality customer service is a goal along with high quality food.

The decision was made by the business owner and operator who grew up in Jackson County to give her customers the opportunity to

When she learned that more than $450 had gone to the backpack program, the first recipient of the giving, Santiago said, “Praise God. Thank you everyone for giving back to our community.”

To support the Nutrition on Weekend program at Gum Springs Elementary School, send a donation to the school at 600 Gum Springs Church Road, Jefferson, GA 30549.

Indicate NOW on the “For” line.

March donation help support a different children’s charity every month.

At the end of each month, the money donated will be presented to a nonprofit. Nutrition on Weekends was the first recipient.

“This is one way Higher Grounds, its staff and customers are giving back,” said Santiago. “We are living up to our Christian commitment to help others and we appreciate the support for our coffee house.”

Higher Grounds Coffee House made its March “tip jar” donation to Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum to support a special program.

Choices, a special program hosted last month by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Janis Mangum, was for students, parents, community leaders and any concerned individuals who wanted to become

Food2Kids also providing food and snacks for hungry students Another weekend nutrition program in Jackson is also doing well thanks to community support.

“Food 2 Kids Jackson County is going strong,” said Sherry Aquino, local coordinator. “We are currently sending 80 bags home with students.”

The Food 2 Kids program provides approximately six meals and two snacks each weekend that school is in session (40 weeks). Students being supported through the program, which is through the Food2Kids program with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, attend West Jackson Middle School, Jackson County Comprehensive High School, Jefferson Middle School, Jefferson High School, East Jackson Middle School, East Jackson Elementary School and East

Jackson High School.

Food 2 Kids Jackson County is planning three big fundraisers this year including Miss Summer Sweetie on July 21, the Scarecrow Run, in conjunction with the Hoschton Fall Festival on Sept.

27 and a Jackson County Texas Hold’em Championship in October.

To learn more about how to help Jackson County Food2Kids, contact Sherry Aquino at jackson.co.f2k@ hotmail.com or 770-656-6028 or Susan Dodson, Food 2 Kids Program Coordinator, at food2kids@foodbanknega. org or 706-354-8191.

Food2Kids also operates in Barrow County with the support of Barrow County Cooperative Benevolent Ministries. Donations can be mailed to BCCBM Inc., P.O. Box 1553, Winder, GA 30680.

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The program, which featured talks from females at the Lee Arrendale Correctional Institute, an inmate at Jackson County CI and family members of young people who made decisions which found them in prison or continuing to battle drugs, was videotaped.

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Dear John: I just recently found out that my husband had two sexual encounters with a co-worker and was planning a third.

The last encounter was eight months ago. The first was after the birth of our first son. He planned a third encounter as I recovered from a miscarriage.

We have only been married for two years, and he cheated on me while we were dating.

He swears it is only sex, and it doesn’t mean anything. What am I to believe?

Should I try to save my marriage just because we have a child together? — At the Door’s Edge, in Memphis, Tenn.

Dear Door’s Edge: Your husband’s behavior — both before and after your marriage — indicates that he is questioning his decision to marry and perhaps to have started a family.

What he did was hurtful, thoughtless and inexcusable: Whatever his concerns may be, his behavior has sabotaged the marriage and your trust in him.

John Gray You cannot have a happy marriage without trust.

Of course, you can cut your losses now and leave him.

Or, you can ask him to help you regain your trust by working with you and a marriage counselor on these issues.

I hope you give him this one last chance to salvage your marriage, and that he takes you up on it.

However, if he cannot be faithful, it is better you know now so that you and your son can get on with your lives.

Dear John: I am a married woman who is attracted to a man married to someone else. This man knows it but says, “We’d both have a lot to lose ... but it would be nice.”

What does he mean by this? — Thinking of Him, in Las Cruces, N.M. Dear Wistful: That is his way of saying, as much as he is flattered and appreciates your mutual attraction, he does not want to be the reason for the breakup of your marriage.

He’s a smart guy to pass on the opportunity.

You’d be smart to pass, too. Why? Because once you cross the line into infidelity, you break a trust that may never fully be restored, as many readers of this column — both men and women — can tell you through their own experiences.

Instead, please try your best to reconnect with your husband.

If this fails, then both of you can move on with your heads held high knowing that you gave your best efforts to save your marriage.

Dear John: My new husband and I are fighting over naming our unborn child.

We can’t seem to compromise! These are serious

fights in which we hurt each other’s feelings, and we end up not talking to each other for hours.

We are both very stubborn, and I’m afraid this is really hurting our relationship. Any suggestions?

— Mom Should Choose, in Fort Wayne, Ind. Dear Mom: Naming your first child should be something you both agree on.

After all, you were a team in creating this wonderful being, and you both deserve the honor of naming your baby.

And remember, there is not a parent in the world that can ever say with certainty that the child you love with all your heart will love the name he or she is given!

Here is my suggestion: Each of you should come up with three names.

Rate the ones suggested by the other as a first choice, second and third choice.

Then, starting with the two first choices, try them in combination as a first and middle name. If that combination doesn’t work, play with the other names until

WORKING IT OUT

a compromise combination made up of both partners’ choices is reached.

Remember, this isn’t a competition; it is the first of many compromises you will be making for and about your child. The sooner you learn to work as a team, the happier all three will be.

Dear John: About a year ago, I finally left an abusive relationship of nine years.

I have been seeing “Harry” now for about eight months. We recently moved in together.

I know adjusting to each other in our new home is something we have to work on. Still, I find myself feeling jealous of his female friends, and any female relationships he has, even those he has with relatives.

I can’t stand it when he doesn’t spend all his time with me and when he gets on the phone to talk to family and friends! I know he talks about us and our new life together. He has been inviting people to our housewarming party and tells them what they want to

know about me, but it drives me crazy.

When I have approached him about the past, he just thinks I’m overreacting and calls me nuts. — Insecure for Sure, in Santa Rosa, Calif.

Dear Insecure: He wants everyone in his life to appreciate you as much as he does. That is why he is introducing you to them.

Abusers do the opposite: They keep their partners from meeting or spending time with others.

Being jealous of his time and his other relationships, particularly his family, will soon have him running out the door.

Don’t do that to yourself or to him. Remember, he is not your ex, and you both deserve a shot at a happy, healthy relationship.

To have that shot, work hard to rid yourself of your fear that he isn’t worthy of your trust, because he is.

John Gray is the author of “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus.”

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Jackson County 4-H Love of Llamas youth compete in Hillbilly Show

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Cody Avery feeds Warrior and (below) trying to coax the llama to step into the hula hoop during competition.

The 4-H Love of Llamas team placed as follows: the obstacles.

Freidrich’s Ataxia (FA) is a rare genetic degenerative disorder which affects the nervous system and causes enlargement of the heart.

Community Happenings Relay For Life yard sale.

A community yard sale benefiting Relay For Life of Braselton-Hoschton will be held Saturday, April 5, at the Hoschton Depot from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Booths measuring 12x16 will be available for $15. Regional nonprofit groups with trucks will be waiting to receive unsold items vendors do not wish to take home. No food vendors and no retail sales will be permitted. Registration forms are available at www. cityofhoschton.com. You can mail or drop off forms with payment to 79 City Square, Hoschton, GA 30548.

Car show. American Street Rodders is hosting its monthly car show on Saturday, April 5, starting at 5 p.m. and invites any Relay For Life team to set up a booth for fundraising. Ray and Lynn Vaughn are involved with the American Street Rodders and Ray extended the invitation when he shared the story of his cancer journey.

See www.americanstreetrodders.net or check out their page on Facebook.

Relay for Life 2-Day Yard Sale.

Center United Methodist Church is hosting a yard sale benefiting Relay For Life of

sive damage to the cerebellum, the structure located at the back of the brain which helps plan and coordinate movement. Areas of the brain used for thinking, however are not affected.

FA is covered under the muscular dystrophy association’s category of neuromuscular diseases. Those who have Freidrich’s Ataxia become wheel chair bound and experience complications to the heart. Currently, there is not a cure for FA and there is little research on this disorder. Having FA does not stop Cody, especially if he has Warrior by his side. More information about Freidrich’s Ataxia can be found at the muscular dystrophy association’s website, http://mda. org While many may think llamas are bred only for fiber or as a pack animal there is a growing trend in getting them certified as therapy animals. “He’s real sweet and patient,” Cody says of Warrior. “I like him a lot because he always waits on me. I think he knows I can’t walk real good.” Cody did an incredible job taking Warrior through the obstacles with the assistance of Lauri Jones. He and Warrior did so well they brought home the prize of Grand Reserve.

Elizabeth Ingram and Bailey Jones both earned the highest placements in showmanship.

Braselton-Hoschton from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 11-12 in the fellowship hall. Rain or Shine. At 8 a.m., sausage biscuits and coffee will be $2.

For lunch, enjoy a slaw dog plate with chips, brownie and drink for $5. If you have something you would like to donate for the yard sale, pickup is available – This is community helping the community. You can also order a homemade cake for $20 for Easter. There will be furniture, electronics, clothing, toys, baby items, books, collectibles, household items, pictures, jewelry and some antiques. Center United Methodist Church is located at 7641 Jackson Trail Road in Hoschton. Church member Georgia Saunders is one of Relay’s honorary chairs.

Library Friends Lunch & Learn and annual meeting. The annual meeting of the membership of Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library will be held on Wednesday, April 9, at Road Atlanta, located at 5300 Winder Highway in Braselton, immediately following the Lunch and Learn Program that begins at 11:30 a.m. Geoff Lee, President and General Manager of Road Atlanta,

Ataxia, which means loss of balance and coordination, is what is most noticeable in people with this disease.

Walking becomes increasingly difficult due to progres-

Special Needs Division Cody Avery and Warrior: Pack: Pack ALSA 1st /2nd; Obstacle ALSA 2nd /2nd ; Public Relations ALSA 2nd /2nd; Showmanship ALSA 2nd /2nd

will speak about the facility and attendees will be able to look at several race vehicles and possibly get a tour of the 2.54-mile, 12-turn track.

volunteer program. Contact Yvette Wise at ywise@braselton.net with Rivers Alive in the subject line or call 706654-3915 ext. 1012.

Supper and Substance .The Crawford W. Long Museum will host Supper and Substance entitled “Summiting Everest” featuring DG Rodgers of Raleigh, N.C., from 7-10 p.m. on April 11. Call the museum at 706-367-5307 for reservations or visit www. mainstreetjefferson.com.

The fourth annual Race for Williams will be held Sunday, May 4, at Crow’s Lake. Registration for

Adult Easter egg hunt . Inside and outside the Brassie Lane businesses, an adult Easter egg hunt will be held April 19 with Kristi’s Country Store & Cafe’, House of Clay, Ivy Cottage, The Garden and Elements A Day Spa participating.

Rivers Alive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday April 12. Meet in the Braselton Community Room to be a part of this cleanup effort which is conducted twice a year with help from Jackson County and Barrow County.

Volunteers get in the Mulberry River and local streams as well as the along the roadways to clean up trash.

The program is one of the many developed by Georgia EPD watershed protection branch. It is a statewide

www.keepjacksoncountybeautiful.org

The Southern States Llama Association (SSLA) Hillbilly show took place the first weekend in March at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricultural Center in Perry. Llama enthusiasts from across the southeast attended the show where grooming is frowned upon and fun and hillbilly attire are required.

This was the first llama show of 2014 that four members from Jackson County 4-H Love of Llamas attended.

The Hillbilly show is an ALSA double point and ILR double point show which means that participants earn two - four scores for each class entered. The two show judges were Judge Mason, Mary Jo Miller from Kentucky and Judge Dixon, Beth Myers from Ohio.

The 4-H youth agree that this is one of their favorite llama shows. While the show is done in the spirit of fun there is the underlying seriousness of learning through competition and public interaction with animals.

“This show is great for those showing llamas for the first time,” explains Bailey Jones “because you don’t have the stress of having all of the requirements that you do at other shows. You don’t have to have your llama groomed, or wear showmanship attire.

That actually takes a little stress off of us. This is also the first show that new members attend and so not having to worry about a perfectly groomed animal is nice.”

Cody Avery competed this year with Warrior in the Special Needs division. Cody, who has Freidrich’s Ataxia, loves working with Warrior, a gentle llama who seems to sense his handler’s needs as they move together through

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Love of Llamas competitors: Elizabeth Ingram and Sandman. Below: Bailey Jones with Pineapple.

Intermediate Youth Division Andie Ellett and Onyx: Pack ALSA 5th /6th; Obstacle ALSA 5th /5th; Public Relations ALSA 5th /6th; Showmanship ALSA 4th /5th, ILR 4th /5th ; Non-Breeding, Adult ALSA 5th /4th; Elizabeth Ingram and Sandman: Pack ALSA 1th /2nd , ILR 2nd /3rd ; Obstacle ALSA 2nd /3rd , ILR 4th /5th; Public Relations

ALSA 3rd /3rd, ILR 5th /5th; Showmanship ILR 4th /4th; Non-Breeding, Adult ALSA 3rd /6th Bailey Jones and Pineapple: Pack ALSA 4th /5th, ILR 6th ; Obstacle ALSA 1st /2nd , ILR 1st /4th ; Public Relations ALSA 1st /1st, ILR 2nd / 3rd ; Showmanship ALSA 2st /1st , ILR 3rd /3rd ; Light Wool Adult Male ALSA ; Medium Wool Yearling Male (Toccoa) ALSA

the 5K trail run and a onemile fun run begins at 1 p.m.

The fun run starts at 2:30 p.m. and the 5K steps off at 3 p.m. Entry is $20 per individual and $50 for a family of four. Register by April 12 and get a free WSA walk T-shirt.

All funds raised will directly

enrich the lives of individuals and families affected by Williams Syndrome. Contact Marisa Elrod at 706-2960676 or raceforwilliams@ gmail.com Submit Community Happenings to editor@clickthepaper.com

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Jackson county Deputies will be on hand to collect prescription, over the counter, no longer needed and expired drugs.

For information, contact Susan Trepagnier at (706) 708-7198 or strepagnier@jacksoncountygov.com

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Stuff Antiques/ Collectibles BARBIE DOLL COLLECTION dated back to 1989.

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Appliances WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507 Washer/Dryers Stoves & Refrig.

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Yard Sale Community Yard Sale April 4, 5 & 6.

Kiley Korner off Jackson Trail COMMUNITY YARD SALE Rivers Edge Estates, Old Collins Rd., off Jackson Trail. Fri, Apr. 4th, 9-4pm and Sat, Apr. 5th, 9-2pm.

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Misc. For Sale MOVING SALE Antique ice cream table with four chairs $250 obo. Dining room table with extra leaf in good condition, $100.

6 antique cherry rush bottom straight back chairs in very good condition, $600. 18 large U-Haul moving boxes, mixed sizes, $40.

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4 Wheels -15” . $10 ea.

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1507 Martin Luther King Blvd., Gainesville, GA Across from The Tire Barn. Grade #2- $2.90 per bale. Deliver $3.50 per bale. We also have Grade #1 for $3.25 per bale picked up.

678-617-0403 770-536-4005 REI Piggyback Infant Backpack Carrier, great cond., very sturdy , $65.

770-561-5308 RIDING LAWN MOWERMurray. Industrial rated model, 12hp, 38” cut. $525/obo; Small Tiller12” wide cut. $100; 678-232-2843 -SALEChina Cabinet/ Hutch w.lights-4dr.Oak Good Cond.- Firm $495 Frigid./bottom freezer, Amana 20 cu. ft. bl. text.

Good Cond. $425 Call after 6 pm 678-522-4834 TENT 10X20 Craft-Hut with sides. Used for craft shows. Heavy duty. $1400. 770-967-2400 TONNEAU COVER for Toyota Highlander, ‘02, grey, exc. cond., nonsmoker, $65.

770-561-5308

Condominiums For Rent

Rooms For Rent Efficiencies $115/wk & up, includes utils/ cable. 770-539-2938

Homes & Real Estate Acreage For Sale

2BR /2BA . $800; 3BR/2BA $900 . Lake Shadow. 404-216-6399

LULA 2 ac. $14,500 ALTO 4.66 ac w/creek. $45K. I Need Cash!

850-710-6480

3BR/3BA- All appls incld W/D, Swim, G’Ville College area. $800/mo 770-597-2919

Businesses For Sale

Duplexes For Rent PINE FOREST in Oakwood. 2BR/1BA $695mo. 770-287-1456

Houses For RentUnfurnished $0 Application Fee $298 Moves You In No Rent Until May 1 Expires 3/31/14 3BR/2BA Homes From$699/month Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com EHO WAC

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Mobile Homes For Rent

MEN- Low$ Pvt home, Fur Br, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwd 770-530-1110

cub cadet sz 60 tank ztr mower low hrs. garage kept 31 hp. Kawasaki 60 inch deck young harris ga. 706-379-9671

3BR/2BA DW, extra room off master, appls furn., small deck, utility shed, S. Hall, $39,000.

678-765-0117

SARDIS AREA, 3BR/1.5BA, w/d, fridge, $900. 770-231-6886

REDUCED RATE Free Rent Starting at $85/wk. N & S Hall & Gainesville.

770-534-7596

Well established COLLISION CENTER in Gainesville. $600,000 in annual sales. Serious inquiries only. Please leave a brief message and your call will be returned.

678-997-7971

House For Sale-Hall County

Murrayville- Emory Stephens Rd. 3BR/2BA Single Family. Beautiful 1.71 acre lot, Floorto-Ceiling Windows. hardwood Floors. 877535-6274

ACURA 2005 TSX, Red, Automatic, Navi. 74,530 miles, Exc. cond. $7,500 (770)580-0452 CHRYSLER 2007 Pacifica, Dependable family car. All repairs and service done at dealership-records available! Recent tune up in March...just 86k miles. Repaired title/ price negotiable but no low ballers! $6200 678622-9238 Melanie

Mobile Homes For Sale

S. Hall -3BR/1.5BA No pets. $675mo; $500 dep. 770-532-7134

2BR/1BA, E. Hall, $110/ wk + $300 dep. No pets.

706-654-0958

to negotiate reasonably.

If interested, call or text 470-362-9997 or email prginn11@gmail.com

FSBO, 3BR/2BA, w/ bsmt, fenced in yard, 0.74 acres, $135,000.

White County.

No owner financing.

706-348-7630

Like New! Priv lot. 3/2 S. Hall $825/mo. Dep/ Ref. 770-532-0872

ApartmentsUnfurnished

Lawn Equipment

FSBO, 3BR/2BA, 1.03 acres, $115,000. White County. No owner financing. 706-348-7630

Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com

Furniture

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 1, 2, & 3 BR APTS. Starting at $570/mo.

(Move in by April 15 and get a $100 Gift Card) Gated community, Pool, Tennis, Fitness Center McEVER VINEYARDS 1240 Vineyard Way Gainesville, Ga. 30504 770-287-8292

House For SaleSurrounding

I Buy Houses Cash!

Quick Sale - Fair Price 470-208-3500

Vacation Property Mountain Lakes Resort Membership in Helen, GA. - Horseshoe Trail. 2014 dues have been paid. Take up membership is only cost. Call Dana, 706865-9801

Recreation Boats & Marine OUTBOARD MOTORS*3.5hp Sears $250 *3hp Evinrude $200 *18hp Johnson (1958) $600 678-765-6645 678-617-5560

TOYOTA Camry XLE White, one owner, Leather interior, Alloys, Roof, V6 engine, Fully loaded, 99k miles $4850 (678)374-9618

Import Cars HONDA 2004 Civic 2dr, 5spd manual, red with black interior. $3900.

Exc Cond. 770-540-1215

LEXUS 1999 GS400 Exc Cond. $5000.

941-400-0517 MAZDA 2001-626. Exc Cond. Needs trans work.

Sacrifice. $2150 706-693-4520 MERCEDES 2008 C-300 Blk, gray leath, auto, dual roof, heated seats, amg pkg, Exc Cond.

101k pampered miles. $14,000. Text or call 678617-7050

PROCRAFT Competitor 1750, Mercury Black Max 150, Hummingbird Fish Finder 597Ci-HD, motor guide trolling motor 12/24 Volts, $3,500. 770297-2869

TOYOTA 1998 Avalon XLS. Sunrf, leather, $2,900.

706-949-4688

Motorcycles

YAMAHA 1997 1100 & 1200 Wave Runners, (2) new seats & battery, double shoreline trailer, $3,700. 706-379-2634

Wheels Antique Cars/Trucks CHEVY 1963 Impala.

4dr. Has 350 eng to be installed. Good project car. $1500 or Trade. 678617-5560; 678-765-6645

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2009 Heritage Softail.

Blk, lots of chrome, 16k. $11,950. 678-779-6971

TRIUMPH 2011 3200CC, Rocket III Touring, 3500 miles, used but not abused, $11,000.

678-943-2908

Sport Utility Vehicles

Autos For Sale

FORD 2003 Explorer black, 136k, $4000.

Good Cond. Call David, 678-464-9066

Mint Cond 2006 Lincoln Towne Car Signature LTD. 68000 mil new tires $10,100 jnmco@aol.com 770-967-1596 appt only 2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6, 79,000 miles, very well kept with only minor wear and tear, no accidents or repairs. Lots of upgrades: cold air intake, HID headlights, 18” aftermarket rims with good tread left on the tires, window tint, and aftermarket audio installed including headunit, speakers, tweeters, amp and 12” enclosed subwoofer.

Asking $6,500, willing

Trucks CHEVY 2004 SSR. Red Hardtop convt pickup.

5.3L, V8. auto, 13,550mi. $26,500/obo. Call 9a-9p 770-534-0077 CHEVY Colorado 2012 4x4 with 20k. Loaded 23500. Call 678-7776791 FORD 2005 F150. Work Truck. Ext cab, long bed, p/winds/dr locks, alloys 165k miles. Great Cond! $5900. 770-654-1939

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