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Jackson County Commission OKs tax hike

By LEANNE AKIN

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Jackson County ad valorem tax bills will be due Dec. 30 as the Board of Commissioners Monday accepted the proposed budget and set the county millage rate.

Boards of education and fire boards have set their rates on which taxes will be assessed for the 2014 tax year.

Tax Commissioner Don Elrod was taking the tax digest and corresponding paperwork this week to the Georgia Department of Revenue for acceptance so that bills can go out next week.

Approval by commissioners came after Monday’s third public hearing.

County Manager Kevin Poe provided a summary of the 2015 fiscal year budget proposal as he had done at the earlier public hearings convened on Oct. 10. He noted the county had experienced a net property tax loss each year since 2009. Also, 24 percent of the total general fund was going toward debt service, meaning less than 5 mills is actually

being used for maintenance and operations.

The county’s total budget is projected at $65.34 million with the general fund budget at $37.2 million.

District 3 Commissioner Bruce Yates carried his message from the earlier hearings into the final, and best attended, gathering.

He has continued to ask for a self-study of individual departments. He reminds that the analysis provided to the commission by theninterim county manager Leonard Myers had resulted in efficiencies at the Jackson County Correctional Institute which saved the county hundreds of thousands of dollars since that time.

“It is hard to ask for a tax increase without guaranteeing that we are doing all we can to ensure we are running the county as efficiently as possible,” said Yates, suggesting a lack of planning and study reflects that the county “is not operating at the best standard.”

He again questioned the priorities which include a $20,000 capital expenditure for a boat for the volunteer dive team which would likely serve as a body and evidence recovery

craft rather than a rescue vessel. While he acknowledged “public safety is our No. 1 priority,” he questioned where the priorities were placed if some residents had a 25-minute wait for an emergency medical unit to arrive at their north Jackson County location between Talmo and the Hall county line.

Yates asked Poe to give a rundown of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) collection which had $23.7 million earmarked to pay down the jail debt. Satellite EMS stations are to receive $1.2 million and $2 million is earmarked for recreation. Other funds are going toward roads and bridges.

“People are already paying additional taxes for our debt,” said Yates. Back to the public safety priorities, Yates said, “I want to make sure we cover all the bases for all citizens.”

District 4 Commissioner Dwain Smith said Jackson County has come a long way from Aug. 1, 1974 when he was on the first ambulance unit the county deployed. There was a single ambulance in Jefferson and one in Commerce. “I am proud of our services,”

said Smith, who also shared that Sheriff Janis Mangum has collected $100,000 in back fi fas and brought in $108,000 thus far in 2014.

Salaries are being held $181,000 below budget when previous spending was overbudget due to overtime. Utilities are being held $17,000 below budget and the department has offered nine gun safety classes and 71 career days in schools at no charge to citizens.

“And it’s not just the Sheriff,” said Smith, suggesting that other departments were also holding the line on spending. “They are busting their tails the best they can and doing things the cheapest way they can.”

Yates said the Sheriff had done her own check within her departments, her own self study, and he commended her for her efforts.

With the Sheriff’s office and jail as at the CI, the self-study had netted monetary savings.

Yates said the commission owes it to the taxpayers to spend taxes to the best of its ability by setting a plan. He urged citizens “to pay attention where your dollars are going.”

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Braselton busy with festivals and more

Faces from Jefferson’s past revive for Haints & Saints Local figures from the Civil War to the early 20th century are telling their stories this week as the Crawford Long Museum Association and Jefferson Community Theatre presents the third annual Haints and Saints cemetery tour Oct. 24-26. Tommy Benton (top, left) is portraying G.J.N. Wilson with Jani Taylor (top, right) sharing her sorrow as Mary Jane Patrick, a widow of a Civil War soldier. James Mauldin, who returned from the War Between the States to live out his days in Jefferson, is being portrayed by Dr. James Jackson (at right). Scenes were captured by LeAnne Akin during the Oct. 19 dress rehearsal. See more scenes at ClickThePaper.com or make plans to go one of the tours. Also in the cast of Haints and Saints will be Dr. Crawford W. Long being portrayed by Andy Garrison with Lurline Collier portrayed by Christine Dalton. Matthew Cheatham is bringing Alexander McCoy to life in Woodbine Cemetery. Character sponsors for Haints and Saints are Jackson and Coker, Premier Dental, Howell Orthodontics, Anesthesia Associates of Gainesville, Al and Anita Westmoreland and Newell Orthodontics. Reserve your tour times and purchase tickets ($15 for adults and $10 for children ages 6-12) at the museum or by calling 706-367-5307.

Get ready for a weekend of fall fun filled with antiques, holiday happenings and more as Braselton becomes Ground Zero for an busy calendar of activities for the whole family.

From the Friends of the BraseltonWest Jackson’s book sale on the porch of the Braselton Library which begins on Thursday to Friday evening’s trick or treat and more for kids called “Carnival of Shadows” at the library, downtown Braselton will be alive with activity. The Friends are also hosting a Friday book debut for a Braselton family history book.

Expected to attract 10,000-plus people to town is the Braselton Antique & Holiday Festival, the 12th show coordinated by Donna Cannella which will find more than 130 booths of vintage, salvage and rustic treasures including antique and custom furniture, primitives, repurposed pieces, yard art and more. And the vintage also includes jewelry and tools.

Local plant nurseries and artists including folk potters, and holiday crafters will also be involved along with the producers of jellies and honey and locally grown veggies. And there will be food and beverage options galore This weekend is going to be a big one in downtown Braselton, according to Robbie Bettis of Braselton Antique Mall and Auction Ventures.

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Families getting technologysmart with support from WJIS

By FARAH BOHANNON

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The Jackson County School System is always looking for ways to enrich the lives of not only their students, but parents as well. Schools also emphasize the importance of learning with technology yet still teaching children that learning can still happen without the latest and greatest gadgets.

West Jackson Intermediate School’s (WJIS) Principal Troy Johnson, Assistant Principal Laurie Hitzges and Media Center Specialist Meg Barber saw a need to reach out more than they already are and keep the media center open until 6 p.m. on Mondays. This allows the

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use of the school’s technology after hours.

Barber spends her days in the media center and sees the benefits that learning resource has on the children, so she hopes that keeping it open late one night a week will increase these benefits for both students and their parents. WJIS also stays on top of the latest technology that can be utilized in the classroom while maintaining a love for learning without constantly using devices — working in groups, reading books, participating in group discussions with peers and teachers, playing learning games and much more.

“We thought this would be a great option for families who may not

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have access to computers and internet on a regular basis,” said Barber.

“We really want to focus on where the world is going in terms of technology. Technology is so important today, so we have to either jump on board or get left behind. That is why offer this opportunity for both our students and their parents.”

Barber said students and parents are also allowed to bring their own devices and use the wireless network as well as using school-provided computers. The WJIS media center has a handful of Mac and PC computers available for use. There is also a SMART Board, SMART Table and SMART Clickers.

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Chairman Tom Crow then opened the hearing to public comments.

Ron Johnson, chairman of the Jackson County Republican Party, questioned the spending at the Jackson County Airport and asked how much total debt was outstanding. He attempted to compare the financial condition and aircraft activity at several surrounding airports including facilities in Habersham County, Hall County, Athens-Clarke and Winder. He said Habersham and Winder are doing things right. He commented that the commission appoints airport authority members and “It’s a boys’ club out there… you need to rethink that airport and your priorities.

“And no, offense, Mr. Smith, it’s not 1974,” said Johnson, who told them commissioners they were five years behind their own public safety plan. Johnson, who chairs the citizens SPLOST oversight committee, cautioned that it SPLOST money earmarked for EMS stations was being used for something else, the law was being broken.

Johnson contends that a $74.7 million abatement of taxes provided to a company locating to Braselton has negatively impacted the tax digest including the West Jackson Fire Department and those being impacted were not informed of it. He pointed to the Industrial Development Authority, appointed by the commissioners, which is “not doing the right job.”

Attributing some of the drop in the tax digest to incentives and inducements, Johnson said, “You are in trouble (with taxpayers) because of that big tax abatement...and you are about to rise their taxes by 10 percent.”

Johnson, who said he was a strictly a consumption tax guy, asked how many of the 600 jobs promised by Carter’s were actually going to Jackson County residents.

“You need to know what is going on in your county and you don’t,” said Johnson, who garnered “Amen, brother” and applause from the audience.

The next speaker, Rock Feeman, acknowledged that the tough economic times still have families hurting.

He said as a member of the United Way advisory board, he knows that more than one million pounds of food has been distributed to more than 6,000 Jackson Countians through the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, a United Way agency. But he said, building permits are up and the growth trends are pointing up for next year.

“Let’s hope things continue on a positive trend,” said Feeman, who asked why Jackson County can’t attract a new hangar like the Zaxby’s corporate hangar

being constructed at the Barrow County Airport (WDR).

Feeman said last year he asked the Jefferson City Schools to remember its 1 mill increase and to revisit that hike a year later and dial it back if things had improved. He encouraged commissioners to do the same.

“Do us a favor and don’t just continue to find a way to spend it,” said Feeman, who noted that “money in citizens’ hands increases economic growth.”

Dwight T. Ware, who took note of the comments about Sheriff Magnum and said, “We have an outstanding county sheriff,” told commissioners he wanted to talk about the “tax heist” as he calls the proposed tax hike.

He said people he went to school with have moved to Oconee, Oglethorpe and Madison County to escape rising taxes. He appealed to the board “to use the advice and sympathy God gave you.”

Isaac Weathers urged commissioners to take a look at departments in considering whether elimination of furloughs was warranted.

He asked if the county had quantified the impact of furloughs. An across-the-board look is not what a sound business does, he suggested.

Chairman Crow said public safety as well as road maintenance had suffered as a result of furloughs. He said the county was planning for 2016 and anticipating a growth in the digest.

“We don’t need to keep using reserves and drop below the recommended 15 percent or it could impact our credit worthiness,” said Crow.

“We shouldn’t be spending as much,” said Weathers. “You have to think long term. I bet there will be a tax increase next year, too.”

Crow said the loss and pending loss of very valuable employees in whom the county has invested considerable training prompted the commission to eliminate furlough days. He also noted that the savings from furloughs is also found in the closure of facilities when all employees are furloughed on the same days.

“They are still not getting a pay raise in this budget,” said Crow, who noted that debt and mandated expenditures account for the majority of the county budget. He looked to Manager Poe who said that less than a quarter of the budget is discretionary.

Yates said that speaks to priorities and Poe has done a good job in preparing the budget proposal based on the commission-set priorities. He said if citizens did not like the priorities, they should take that up with their commissioners.

Up next, Michael Goodwin commented on the “tremendous amount of money spend on the courthouse” which was financed and noted that Gwinnett County got a new court facility for consider-

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ably less money. He also pointed to other governmental entities whose spending for facilities leave him asking questions including Jackson County Schools building a new high school and the City of Jefferson purchasing the former Food Lion and renovating it for a library when the old library could have been expanded.

Goodwin also noted that a comparison of what his .57-acre parcel is assessed at (over $17,000) to the $12,000 an acre assessed on all Lakeshore Woods subdivision properties makes him say it “sounds like someone is not doing their job.

“I don’t like the idea of paying more taxes,” said Goodwin, who noted he was a fixed income. “I don’t think it’s right. You all need to do something other than raise taxes.”

Jackson County Board of Education member Celinda Wilson said the school board has cut all it can in an effort to cope with a still-declining tax digest and she urged research get under way to determine what can be done.

She expressed concerns about abatements going to business and industry which may depart when those abatements expire. She also asked that agricultural exemptions be examined as some of those tax rates are being abused. She also requested a consistent formula across the board for determining residential assessments.

Also speaking at the hearing was Tom Branch Jr., James Garner, Elizabeth Swanson, Robert Farmer and Ben Stephens, fire chief of the West Jackson Fire Department. Stephens said value was taken from the tax digest when an existing structure sitting on land for which taxes were being paid saw an abatement granted.

“I am all for giving an abatement for building something new but when it’s backdated to 2009 for a new customer, that is taking away from the tax base,” said Stephens, who commented the fire district and the county is losing out on a lot of revenue.

“This was a poor choice by whomever makes those decisions.”

As a result, Stephens has noted that the service being provided by the West Jackson Fire Department will be negatively impacted with the number of firefighters on duty being reduced at a time when the department is looking to construct a second station requested by citizens seeking a higher level of ser-

vice. Response times may also suffer.

The county commission voted 4-1 to approve the budget resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget for all funds. Commissioner Yates opposed the motion.

In another 4-1 vote, the board then approved the 2014 Tax Levy Resolution and Yates again voted no.

“I’ve said my piece on it,” said Yates, as it cast his “no” vote.

The board then authorized Chairman Crow to sign the county millage rate certification for Tax Year 2014.

Form PT-35 is the official document which the tax commissioner will deliver to the Department of Revenue.

Related to the concerns expressed about the decline in the digest and specifically comments from Board of Education member Wilson and the letter from the entire Jackson County Board of Education requesting a call for an external audit, District 2 Commissioner Chas Hardy asked that Manager Poe be tasked with assembling the concerns to let the Board of Assessors have an opportunity to answer questions and respond to the issue.

“We need to look at it thoroughly,” said Smith.

“This is causing us all heartburn when we were anticipating a 2 percent growth when actually there was a reduction,” said Crow.

The commission also received letters from Commerce City Schools Superitendent Dr. Joy Tolbert and the board of education and the Municipal Association of Greater Jackson County requesting the commissioners call for a performance audit of the tax assessors office.

Commerce Mayor J. Clark Hill also wrote a letter asking Jackson County “to hire an independent assessor to review residential properties located in the city. Based off of recent research, it is very apparent there seems to be many discrepancies with property values and exemptions. We feel this should be separate from an overall performance audit and is a crucial and immediate need ... one of which we cannot afford to delay.”

Commissioner Hardy asked that the board of assessors have the chance to respond to questions “to get everyone understanding what’s going on.”

While Crow said nothing could be done to improve this tax year, Poe was asked to move forward to bring together officials with the tax assessors.

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The SMART Board projects lessons on a board that can be accessed from the computer or from hands on the screen. The SMART Table allows children to stand around it and participate in enrichment and learning activities by subject. The clickers are hand-held, so students each take one while cozying up on a chair or beanbag to answer various questions that will help them with their studies.

“Since technology is becoming so important in terms of student learning, we want to do anything we can to expose our students and parents to the technology we have available at the school,” said Barber.

“However, we still want to ensure that our students have a good balance between learning with technology and participating in traditional learning styles.

We cannot let our students forget how important it is to just sit down with a good book.”

Barber says that not constantly using technology is also beneficial because it ensures that children do not lose their ability to interact with others and their sense of creativity by only using their imaginations and mind — no help from any source of technology. A good balance will yield children who are up to date on the latest technology while still

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To demonstrate this healthy balance between the use of using and not using technology to learn, Barber hosts a class a few times a week where the class is placed into small groups. Each group contains either a technological device, books or brain activities for the groups to participate in. The students rotated during the hour lesson so they could learn at each activity with a handful of their peers— SMART Board, SMART Table, SMART Clickers, brain games and book reading.

In late September, a group of fourth graders participated in Barber’s media class where each one of the groups dealt with reading genres. The students stay engaged and focused the entire hour because they were able to rotate every 10 minutes or so and switch back and forth between using technology and learning in different ways.

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Braselton DDA town hall nets input about citizen desires for downtown

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Braselton Downtown Director Amy Pinnell and the Braselton Downtown Development Authority (DDA) hosted an Oct. 9 community town hall meeting to inform the community about what the appointed organization does to benefit the community.

There was also a great deal of discussion about the future of the town and what improvements can be made.

The event took place in the Braselton Community Room where attendees could visit stations headed by Town Manager Jennifer Dees, Pinnell and the DDA board members. Marco’s pizza, soft drinks and bottled water were served.

The first station was an introduction to Main Street.

“This is the station to learn all about the Main Street program and the four-point approach,” said Pinnell. “Here we will find out what we as a town have already done and it will give participants a chance to help plan for next year.”

Over the past 34 years, the Main Street movement has transformed the way communities think about the revitalization of their historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts. It has also helped put historic preservation back in the community revitalization conversations. The four points of the Main Street approach work together to build a sustainable and complete community revitalization effort — organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring.

Pinnell headed up station one with a video slideshow explaining Main Street and the four-point approach as well as the vision and mission statements for Braselton and the official plan of work. The plan is to keep Braselton’s

historic touches while constantly growing and thriving. There are several small, historic towns similar to Braselton that have fallen apart and completely lost their ability to thrive, but Pinnell and the DDA are determined to not let this happen and allow Braselton to succeed in every way possible. Historic buildings have been slightly updated and improved so that businesses can use them and flourish.

Station two allowed the meeting participants to meet the board members of the DDA. Serving on the board is Clay Eubanks, Cherie Huff, Cindy Phillips, Robbie Bettis, Cindy Green and Peggy Kriegel. The members mingled and got to know Braselton residents while providing contact information and information about when the DDA meets and what they discuss at their meetings.

The second station served as a great opportunity to understand what it takes to be a DDA board member and what all they do to improve and serve Braselton. An outline of the scheduled meetings was provided so that potential board members and volunteers have a clear idea of how many meeting times there are.

Town Manager Dees manned the third station that showcased an interactive map of the downtown district. Braselton residents placed colored dots on the map to help locate areas for improvement and development and were able to hear Dees explain the answers to any questions they had.

While this may have been the most popular station because throughout the first hour of the meeting as attendees surrounded the interactive map with Dees explained where future projects would take place, how the town has improved so far and much more, additional

input is desired.

The interactive map brought past, present and future projects to life and made the resident’s vision easier to see because everything was laid out in clear view on the map.

Bettis provided surveys for attendees to complete at the community input station.

The surveys were detailed in that it will help the DDA and its board members make important decisions for the town. The survey asked the following questions: how residents prefer to receive downtown happenings information; what events they would like to see; what type of businesses the town lacks; if they support any downtown businesses; what the biggest attraction is; worst features; and what the town is doing right and wrong.

Several of the questions were open-ended, so the meeting attendees could write whatever was on their minds.

Bettis explained that surveys are a great way to receive honest feedback about something.

“The survey is anonymous, so we will get a lot of accurate thoughts and answers to help us improve as a town,” said Bettis.

Station five closed out the meeting for those who participated by sharing how to get involved with the DDA. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer and stay involved with the town of Braselton whether it be a regular thing or something that happens every once in a while. There is a lot that goes on in Braselton and there is always a need for helpers and volunteers.

The fall and winter are packed full of fun happenings as well as for 2015. Visit www.braselton.net to find a full list of town events and happenings.

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The town hall session gave citizens an opportunity to share ideas about what they would like to see in downtown Braselton. Your input about new additions or desuired changes can be expressed to Downtown Director Amy Pinnell at apinnell@braselton.net

meeting is a productive way to gain feedback, ideas and concerns from Braselton residents who are also passionate about improving the city while holding onto its historic charm.

If you were unable to attend, your input is is still welcome. Relay comments to Braselton Downtown Director Amy Pinnell at P.O. Box 306, Braselton, GA 30517. Her office, located at

65 Frances St., in Braselton, can be contacted at 706-6840369. You can email her at apinnell@braselton.net. Visit www.downtownbraselton. com or follow Downtown Braselton on Facebook.

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CHURCH NEWs The Knights of Columbus (Council #1212) at St. Catherine Laboure Church will be sponsoring the fall fish fry at Crow’s Lake with proceeds going to fund Knights of Columbus projects supporting both the church and the community. Join in each Friday afternoon before the ball game to enjoy a delicious fried fish dinner.

Available from 4:30-7 p.m. on Fridays through Oct. 24, the meal will include fish, french fries, hush

puppies, cole slaw and ice tea or lemonade. Dine in or carry out. All major credit cards and cash accepted for the $8 per plate meal. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will Church will hold worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Dinner is at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, followed by Bible study in the fellowship hall at 7 p.m.

Prime Timers Bingo and lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall on Friday, Oct. 31.

The All Saints Service and First Sunday Communion will be at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2.

On Saturday, Nov. 15, a fundraiser for Pastor Marvin Mason’s mission trip will be held at 11 a.m.

Nancy Little is hosting a combined Pampered Chef and Origami Owl Jewelry party with 15 percent of the proceeds going toward the mission trip. If you can’t attend but would like to place an order to assist with the

fundraising effort for the February 2015 mission trip in conjunction with Bahamas Methodist Habitat, contact the church at 706-654-1422 Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., and Bell Avenue behind City Square. Contact Pastor Marvin Mason at 706-654-1422. sss A revival with the Whole Body of Christ Alliance is under way at 7 p.m. daily through Oct. 26 will be hosted at the tent.

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OBITUARIES Brenda Adams

Died Oct. 20, 2014 Brenda Adams, 62, of Braselton, died Monday, Oct.20, 2014.

A memorial service will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at The Fisherman’s Net, located at 120 Garrison Shoals Road in Lula.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

Floyd Newman Bennett

Died Oct. 16, 2014 Floyd Newman Bennett, 81, of Winder, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014.

Born in Gainesville, he was a son of the late William Lonnie and Ethel LeMaster Bennett. Mr. Bennett was retired from Siemens Energy and Automation, was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church in Hoschton, a, ordained deacon and choir director. Mr. Bennett loved people, music, had a heavenly voice and enjoyed working on genealogy. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bennett was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Patricia Stanley Bennett; daughter, P. Diane Frederick and her husband Frank of Hoschton; son, F. Richard Bennett and his wife Frankie of Bay Springs, Miss.; daughter, Catherine Bennett of Pensacola, Fla.; sister, Callie Bennett Pullen of Boston, Ga.; brother, Benny Bennett of Gainesville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and another soon to be born great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Andy Atkinson officiating.

Burial followed in the Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Hoschton.

Memorials may be made to the Walnut Fork Baptist Church, 557 Highway 60, Hoschton, GA 30548.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

Barbara Boone Crews

Died Oct. 18, 2014 Barbara Boone Crews, 74, of Winder, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.

Born Dec. 28, 1939, she was a daughter of the late G.M. “Dan” and Verda C. Boone.

Mrs. Crews was a member of Winder First Baptist Church and the Gideon’s Auxiliary.

Survivors include her husband, Jim Crews; children, Debbi Smith of Longview, Texas, and Todd (Angie) Smith of Thompson Station, Tenn.; stepson, Mark (Nanette) Crews of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister, Frances (William) Riley of Greenville, S.C.: seven grandchildren; a great-grandson, Jake; and sister-in-law, Johnnie Smith of Springhill, La. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Irby Stanley officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

Jimmy Crow

Died Oct. 15, 2014 James “Jimmy” Edwin Crow, 88, of Flowery Branch, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following a brief illness.

A celebration of his life service was held Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with a Masonic graveside services following in Memorial Park Cemetery.

The Rev. Paul Wade and the

Rev. Boone Strickland officiated.

Born Sept. 8, 1926, in Gainesville, he was a son of the late George B. Crow and Leona Cain Crow. He served in the U. S. Navy and retired from General Motors. After retirement, he worked at Mooney Manufacturing Company and was a member of Flowery Branch Masonic Lodge #212, where he was a Master Mason for 64 years. He received two awards from the Masonic Lodge, for 50 and 60 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Flowery Branch and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Harry Crow and Frank Crow; sister, Dorothy Hudlow; and brothers-in-law, Ben Williamson and Charles Thornhill.

Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Margie Crow; son, Jerry Crow of Flowery Branch, daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Larry Gilleland of Gainesville; granddaughter, LeAnne Gilleland of Gainesville and her beloved dog Bailey; sister, Evelyn Nix of Gainesville; sisters-in-law, Marlene Williamson of Flowery Branch and Mary Thornhill of Lilburn; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

Daniel Joseph Curtin Jr.

Died Oct. 16, 2014 Daniel Joseph Curtin Jr., 68, of Auburn, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014.

Arrangements are being handled by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

Daisy Day

Died Oct. 13, 2014 Rilla Irene “Daisy” Day, age 87, of Winder, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2014.

She was a member of Chapel Christian Church.

She was a lab technician for Northeast Georgia Medical Center for 35 years and St. Mary’s Hospital for 11 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cliff and Montine Deaton Day. Survivors include her brothers, Jack Day and Lewis Day, both of Winder; sisters, Helen Baxter, Ruby Nell Helton and Carol Greeson, all of Winder; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, in the Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Jim Stephens officiating. Interment was in the Chapel Christian Church Cemetery.

Smith Memory Chapel, Winder The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

Dorothy Anne DeLaPerriere

Died Oct. 19, 2014 Miss Dorothy Anne “D.A.” DeLaPerriere, 63, of Hoschton, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014.

Miss DeLaPerriere was a daughter of the late Herman and Dorothy Chambliss DeLaPerriere, and was a member of the Hoschton Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Renee DeLaPerriere Clark.

Survivors include her brothers, Dwight DeLaPerriere and Herman DeLaPerriere III, both of Hoschton; two nieces; and three nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Hoschton City Cemetery.

Evans Funeral Home, Jef-

ferson The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

Ray Payton Duncan

Died Oct. 16, 2014 Ray Payton Duncan, 68 of Flowery Branch, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Mike Taylor and the Rev. J.L. Yopp will officiate.

Born Nov. 30, 1945, in Dawsonville, he was a son of the late Payton Thomas Duncan and Lula Bolton Duncan, and was raised by his special sister, Hazel and his late brother-in-law, J.D. Edwards. He was retired from Duncan Exterminating Company and was a member of Pine Crest Baptist Church. Ray was also a former longtime member of Westside Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Ruby Robertson, Nell McRae and Ethel Davis; and brothers, Fred Duncan, James Duncan, Lee Duncan and Johnny Clyde Duncan.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Betty Ladd Duncan; sons and daughters-inlaw, Peyton Thomas and Carol Duncan of Hoschton and Joseph Wilburn and Heather Duncan of Flowery Branch; grandson, Payton Andrew Duncan of Flowery Branch; sisters, Hazel Edwards of Montgomery, Ala., Minnie Davis of Forest Park and Belle Sirmans of Savannah; special nephew, Stan Edwards; mother-inlaw, Mrs. Azalee Ladd; and a number of nieces and other nephews.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

Ramon Gonzalez

Died Oct. 18, 2014 Ramon Gonzalez, 16, of Gainesville, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Noe Diosdado will officiate.

Born Nov. 10, 1997, in Brownsville, Texas, he was a son of Luis and Yolanda Sepulveda. He was a student at Gainesville High School.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his brothers, Jordy Gonzalez, Ashton Sepulveda and Luis Sepulveda, all of Gainesville; sisters, Haylee Sepulveda and Ashley Sepulveda, both of Gainesville; paternal grandparents, Hermelinda Alonso and Israel Sepulveda; maternal grandparents, Velino and Yolanda Jarquin; paternal grandmother, Graciela De La Garza; and maternal grandfather, Jose Luis Ibarra.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

Tara Leigh Gunter

Died Oct. 16, 2014 Tara Leigh Gunter, 41, of Lula, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014.

She was the daughter of Alvin Lowell Gentry and Angelia Merritt Gentry.

Survivors include her husband, Todd Gunter; son, Anthony Drake of Commerce; daughter, Valerie Drake of Lula; and brother, Patrick Gentry of Fitzgerald.

Services will were held Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home at with the Rev. Rick Lewis officiating.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

Yudel Jarquin

Died Oct. 18, 2014 Yudel Jarquin, 21, of Gainesville, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Noe Diosdado will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service on Thursday.

Born July 11, 1993, in Mante, Tamaulipas, Mexico, he was a son of Velino and Alvina Morales Jarquin. He was a line worker at Cargill.

Survivors include his parents, Velino and Alvina Jarquin of Matamoros, Mexico; and sister, Yolanda Sepulveda of Gainesville.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

James M. Knight

Died Oct. 17, 2014 James M. Knight, 87, of Auburn, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2014.

Born July 15, 1927, he was a son of the late J.T. and Birdie Mitchell Knight. He was also preceded in death by his son, Keith Knight.

Survivors include his wife, Mae Knight; daughter, Deborah Segars of Auburn; sons, Anthony and Deborah Knight, Wayne Knight and Steve Knight, all of Auburn, and Kim Knight of Riverdale; grandchildren, Tony Knight, Stephanie and Jamie Farmer, Landon Knight, Colby Knight and Sabrina Knight; and great-grandchildren, Morgan Knight, Brylie Knight, Jessica Farmer, Joshua Farmer and Hannah Farmer.

The funeral service was held Monday, Oct. 20, 2014, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Matthew Butler officiating. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Smith Memory Chapel, Winder The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

Mary Carol Bushnell McRoberts

Died Oct. 20, 2014 Mary Carol Bushnell McRoberts, 79, of Gainesville, died, Monday, Oct. 20, 2014, after an extended illness.

Born Dec. 13, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Howard Vincent Bushnell and Helen DeLong Bushnell.

She was a retired Registered Nurse and entrepreneur. In the early 1970s, Mary was working a shift in the Emergency Room when a young boy came in after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle. The boy had no form of identification on him and therefore, the doctors could not perform a life-saving operation without parental consent. Mary was very distraught when the young boy passed away. The very next day, she somehow was able to find a company that fabricated a machine for her to use to make identification necklaces and bracelets.

She made contact with the Nabisco Company and they made a deal to offer her I.D. necklaces and bracelets on the back of their Cream of Wheat cereal boxes, where they were sold for $1 plus two proofs of purchases from the cereal. Quite to her surprise, she was notified by the post office that she would have to pick her mail up at the post office because there were several satchels there waiting for her. What she thought would be a side job while she continued to nurse, became a full-time job with employees, because the satchels

on the Whole Body of Christ Alliance or the upcoming revival, contact Rick Hempton at 706-4997976. sss New Community Church will be offering free Flu shots to the first 40 people (18 years or older) who do not have medical insurance during a 9-11 a.m. event on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the New Community Church Office, located at 123 Merchants Park Drive in Hoschton. A registered pharmacist will be administering the shot.

continued coming for the next 12 years. Mary was a very strong lady and took everything that came her way with a wonderful attitude.

She was an inspiration to many people that she came into contact with as she survived two brain tumors in the late 1980s, overcame breast cancer in 2004, lung cancer in 2010 and seven miscarriages in her 20s. Everyone who met her loved her….and her beautiful red fingernails.

Mary was also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Thomas Allen McRoberts; and brother, Thomas Bushnell of Albany.

Survivors include her son, Allen C. McRoberts and his wife, Vicky C. McRoberts, of Winder; daughter, Susan McRoberts Sexton and her husband, Charles J. Sexton Jr., of Gainesville; grandsons, Donal H. McRoberts of Houston, Texas, and his wife, Priscilla, Daniel C. Sexton of Gainesville and his wife, Shanda, Thomas M. L. McRoberts of Winder, and Steven T. Sexton of Gainesville and his wife, Ashley; granddaughter, Cady G.M. McRoberts of Winder; great-grandsons, Kaleb R. Sexton of Gainesville, Luke F. McRoberts of Houston, Texas, and Ryan A. Sexton of Gainesville; sister, Betty Hamblen of Green Mountain, N.C.; brother-in-law, Ridge Hamblen; and sisterin-law, Bettye Sue Bushnell During her last year and a half of her life, Mary was lovingly cared for by Guardian Angel personal care home in Winder.

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

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

Linda Sue Massey

Died Oct. 18, 2014 Linda Sue Massey, 46, of Talmo, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014.

Survivors include her father, Fred Barton; daughters, Tanuly Carter and husband Junior and Amanda Massey and boyfriend Jerry Ellenberg; brothers, Randy Barton and Donnie Barton; sisters, Judy Langston and husband Robert and Karen Barclay and husband Marty, sister-in-law, Sandra Barton; grandchildren, Brooklynn Womack, Alisa Massey, Kaylynn Carter and Haylee Ellenberg; and a host of other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Massey; mother, Freda Barton; brother, Broadus Barton; and grandson, Ethan Womack.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Russell Page officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

Ronnie T. Phillips

Died Oct. 13, 2014 Ronnie T. “Rooster” Phillips, 68, of Buford, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, after an extended illness.

Snacks offered. sss Fall is here, so come get your pumpkins at The Springs Pumpkin Patch. The Patch is open weekdays from 2-8 p.m., from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and from noon to 8 p.m. on Sundays. The Springs is located at 6553 Spout Springs Road, in front of Flowery Branch High School. Proceeds benefit single parent and foster families in the area, as well as Hall Family Promise.

See CHURCH NEWS, 5A

A funeral service was held Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, in the chapel of Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel with Pastor Joey Grizzle and the Rev. Charles Pirkle officiating. Interment followed in Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde T. and Annie Mae Phillips; and brother, Don Phillips. Born in Flowery Branch, he lived his entire life in the Buford/ Flowery Branch area. He was a 1964 graduate of Buford High School. Ronnie owned and operated Car Repair & Emissions in Buford and was well known for his mechanical ability. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, especially the trips to Disney World.

Ronnie enjoyed auto racing and attended the Buford Church of God. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Deborah Rolin Phillips; daughter, Jodi Pendley and husband Brett of Buford; grandchildren, Erin Pendley and Jay Pendley; brothers, Bob Phillips and wife Billie and Wayne Phillips and wife Theresa, all of Flowery Branch; sisters In-law, Bobbie Phillips of Gainesville and Sandra Everett of Sugar Hill; brother In-law, Stanley Rolin and wife Linda of Sugar Hill; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

Charles Reddish

Died Oct. 18, 2014 Charles Reddish, 74, of Winder, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014.

Arrangements are being handled by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

Ruby Lucille Stringer

Died Oct. 18, 2014 Ruby Lucille Stringer, 88, of Winder, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014.

She was a member of Winder First Baptist Church.

She worked with her husband at Stringer Insurance and Realty. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Joe and Bessie Chapman Shelton; and her husband of 49 years, Tom Stringer.

Survivors include her sons, Steve Stringer (Erin) of Bethlehem and Scott Stringer (Amy) of Hoschton; daughter, Kathy Holdredge (Danny) of Winterville; brother, Charles Shelton of Fayetteville; sister, Isla Caraway of Grayson; grandchildren, Katie and Sean Holdredge, Josh Holmes, Danielle Madrano, Morgan and Matthew Stringer; and great-grandchild, Georgia Madrano.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct.21, 2014, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Memorial donations can be made to Developmental Disabilities Ministries, 6300 Amherst Court, Norcross, GA 30092.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Oct. 23, 2014

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sss The Hoschton of Hoschton is now selling tickets for a Chicken Q from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Tickets are $10 per plate and include a chicken half, baked beans, cole slaw, bread and a dessert.

Drinks will be available to purchase. Buy your tickets, then come and bring your kids to the Fall Festival, being planned as an annual event. There will be hayrides, pumpkin carving, inflatables, games and lots and lots of fun and, best of all, it’s all free.

Also mark your calendar for Trunk or Treat from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Hotdogs, chips and all the trimmings will be available. For information, call the church office at 706-654-8415 or Pastor Cory Sexton at 678-2349408. All events will take place at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton.

The Church of Hoschton is hosting Bible study for ladies in the community on the third Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the classroom at the rear of the church building.

Call the church office at 706-654-8415 or Pastor Cory Sexton at 678234-9408. The church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton. sss New Liberty UMC invites you to its annual chili cook-off and trunk ‘r’ treat on Sunday, Oct. 26.

The chili dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and the trunk ‘r’ treat begins at 6:30 p.m.

Bring a crockpot of chili to enter for a trophy prize or just come to taste and cast your vote for the best.

Costumes are encouraged and everyone is invited to decorate your car with a family-friendly game and treats for the little ones to visit. Everyone is welcome and the event is free.

Beginning Thursday, Oct. 23, a women’s study group will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Arbor Pointe Church to read and study Lysa TerKeurst’s book “The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands.”

For more information, visit www.arborpointe. org or email admin@ arborpointe.org. sss Union Baptist Church in Winder is hosting Trunk or Treat from 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 26. Union Baptist Church is located at 527 Union Church Road in Winder. Visit www. unionbaptistwinder.org or call 770-867-7273. sss Winder Church of God will host KidsFest 2014 from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25.

The church is located at 476 Jefferson Highway in Winder. Enjoy free food, bounce houses, carnival games, face painting, giveaways, costume contest, Wheels of Hope and much more.

Everything is free. Come join in the fun for the whole family. For more information, call 770867-4123. In the event of rain, the festival will be postponed to Saturday, Nov. 1. sss A new ladies’ study group will begin meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays starting Oct. 23 at Arbor Pointe Church. The focus of this study will be a new book by Lysa TerKeurst titled, “The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands.” Cost for the book is $10. For more information, contact the church at 770-272-6778 or admin@arborpointe. org. Arbor Pointe Church is located in the Towne Center Plaza at 115 Towne Center Parkway, Hoschton. Visit www.

arborpointe.org. sss The Gordon Street Fall Festival will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26. Everyone is invited to come to the Fall Fest at V.S. Hughey Park on Gordon Street in Jefferson. There are going to be hot dogs, popcorn, games, inflatables, face painting and more with fun for the whole family. This event is co-sponsored by FBC Jefferson and Sardis Presbyterian Church. For more information, contact First Baptist Church Senior Pastor Dr. Michael Helms at 706-367-8332. sss White Plains Baptist Church is hosting its annual Fall Festival from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the Family Life Center.

There will be games, hay rides, moonwalk, food, candy and much more. Everything is free.

We want to provide our community with a safe night out for the whole family. White Plains Baptist Church is located at 3650 Highway 124 W., in Jefferson between Hoschton and Jefferson. sss Arbor Pointe Church will host Trunk or Treat and chili cookoff on Oct. 26. The community is invited to stop by 115 Towne Center Parkway in Hoschton from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, for a fun night of costumes, candy and cooking. Visit www.arborpointe.org. sss New Community Church = Loving God, Loving People. Come learn how you can be one of the UNSTOPPABLE FORCE at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. The congregation is currently meeting in the chapel of Lawson Funeral Home, located at 4532 Highway 53 in Hoschton.

sss A new worship series at Arbor Pointe Church is Parables: Rediscovering the stories of Christ. This new series will cover some of the best-known stories that Jesus himself told to illustrate the nature of God. These stories meet us where we are and invite us to know God better. You’re invited to (re)discover these stories at Arbor Pointe Church every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school and a youth class are offered at 9:15 a.m.; Children’s Sunday school is offered through fifth grade as a part of the worship time. Visit Arbor Pointe on the web at www.arborpointe.org, like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter (@ ImperfectAPC). sss Living Word Worship Center in Jefferson

conducting a collection drive for toiletries and other items for the homeless through the month of October. Thank you to everyone who has already donated toys. Donations can be dropped off in the foyer of the church located at 267 Mahaffey St., in Jefferson.

Call 706-367-5317. sss First Baptist Church is having a Trunk or Treat during the Jefferson’s downtown walk on Oct. 31. The church will have several cars lined up with candy for kids. The church will also have hot dogs, the fixings, drinks and popcorn to all who come while supplies last. The time is from 4-6 p.m. All candy and food is free to the public. Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the church parking lot while enjoying the downtown Jefferson

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Walk. sss White Plains Baptist Church would like to invite everyone to its first Hog Wild For Jesus Car and Bike Show from 2-6 p.m. on Nov. 1. The show is being planned as an annual event. A whole hog will be cooked for all to enjoy. The car and bike show entry is free and plaques will be awarded in several categories including Best of Show.

Drawings for prizes are planned each hour and there will be live music, a moonwalk and hayrides.

Everything is free. “We hope you will join us for this fun filled day in Jesus,” said Pastor Cary Pittman.

For more information, contact the church office at 706-367-5650. White Plains Baptist Church is located at 3650 Highway 124 W., in Jefferson between Hoschton and Jefferson.

Fall festival time for area schools

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Local schools have officially gotten themselves into the fall spirit and have been celebrating all month with festivals and fun activities. It is a great way to kick off this beautiful season that serves as a transition from summer to winter. Whether it is fall festivals, pumpkin carving and costume wearing, both students and teachers are having a blast. Parents are involved as well, so these fun times serve as a great way to bring teachers, students and parents together.

West Jackson Primary School will celebrate fall on Oct. 24 with Zaxby’s chicken and several fun activities for the children including a bounce house, petting zoo and games galore. Both parents and children will make the perfect fall dessert — s’mores and participated in a cupcake walk if they please.

It is a great way to get together as a school body and enjoy the gorgeous weather.

Both East and North Jackson elementary schools are participating in the fall fun as well with a trunk-or-treat on the east side and another fall festival on the north side.

North Jackson Elementary’s fall festival was also known as the “Panther Fest” took place on Oct. 17 with games — wheel of fortune, sand art, football, and win a fish. There was also a moonwalk, bungee run, Jacob’s ladder and the mechanical ball for students to participate in as well as Bingo. There was

also a delicious cake walk featuring donated baked goods and even a silent auction with several great prize baskets — family movie night, family night out, spa, sports and more.

East Jackson’s trunk-or-treat will happen on Oct. 25 where children will don their Halloween costumes and receive candy and prizes.

West Jackson Intermediate School is incorporating their scientific studies into their fall fun by hosting a Spooktacular Science Night on Oct. 30. Students are encouraged to attend in costume, and they will participate in Halloween-themed science experiments. There will also be numerous activities and games to participate in, as well as a portable planetarium in the gymnasium for students and parents to enjoy. Assistant Principal Laurie Hitzges is in charge of this event and says she is thrilled to host a fun evening for students and parents that’s different from the typical fall festival.

Gum Springs Elementary School also incorporated their studies into fall and Halloween fun by decorating pumpkins as their favorite storybook and movie characters. The teachers participated as well, and the participation and talent was incredible. There were Olaf pumpkins, Harry Potter, Cat in the Hat, Very Hungry Caterpillar and much more.

The pumpkins were displayed in the Media Center for all to see and admire for several weeks — at least until the pumpkins started giving off unpleasant odors.

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Chance to meet Ga. first ladies Being the first lady of any state is an interesting job.

Sometimes you entertain famous people from all walks of life. Other times, someone wants to tell your husband something and tries to get you to relay the message. Still other times somebody comes up to you who is an absolute nut and you have to smile and be pleasant.

A downside of being first lady is you live in public housing, albeit very nice public housing. If it is Tuesday and you want to go down to the kitchen and enjoy a little coffee in your robe and slippers, you might meet a gaggle of garden club gals on the public tour.

This week, the Northeast Georgia History Center is hosting a luncheon with five of Georgia’s first ladies, including the current one, at the First Baptist Church banquet hall. It sounds like a great event.

I don’t know if anyone is going to reveal any dark secret pillow talk, but you might hear something about one of our governors that would be rather interesting.

The group includes Betty Russell Vandiver, whose late husband Ernest was governor during the integration of the University of Georgia. She comes from one of Georgia’s most famous political families.

Her uncle, Richard B. Russell, was a former governor and served for nearly 40 years in the U.S. Senate.

Also scheduled to attend is Betty Foy Sanders, wife of Gov. Carl Sanders. Mrs. Sanders was instrumental in the site selection and design of the current governor’s mansion, but she never got to live there as it was completed after her husband’s term.

In our state Capitol building, only two first ladies are in their husbands’ official portrait. Mary Perdue is standing next to her husband, Sonny. Virginia Maddox has a more subtle role in her husband’s portrait. A black-and-white

Harris Blackwood photo of Mrs. Maddox sits behind her husband on a credenza. Also on the credenza is a fish wrapped in a copy of The Atlanta Constitution. Gov. Lester Maddox called the newspaper “the fish wrapper” and often suggested that was all it was good for.

I have known several of the first ladies and found them charming, even when their husbands were occasionally not.

I know the current first lady better than any of the others and spent a lot of time with her during my extended stay four years ago at Camp Nathan Deal.

Sandra Deal and I traveled across the state campaigning for her husband.

Between stops, we ventured down some long roads. Along the way, we acquired a CD of gospel songs such as “I’ll Fly Away” and “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder.” We played it often and sang along with her on alto and me on tenor. Somehow in the privacy of the car, we just cut loose and sang. While we thought we sounded pretty good, no talent scouts have been beating down our doors with a recording contract.

Our state has been blessed with wonderful first ladies who have been gracious hosts and served our state well. I hope you’ll take the opportunity to come and hear what they have to say.

A limited number of tickets are available by calling the History Center at 770-297-5900.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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The American dream does thrive You may be surprised to learn that people sometimes disagree with me.

You may be equally surprised that sometimes I see their point in the disagreement. Sometimes I agree with that disagreement.

But that would not be the case with a reader named Lois who took me to task for a column on the American dream. I lamented that we’re not doing enough to extol it. I asked, “Why aren’t we celebrating the opportunities of a country where the poor can rise mightily?”

Lois thought I was an idiot. She is not alone. Others think this, too. Most, though, don’t bother to tell me but she wrote, “I just read ‘Living the American Dream’ and wonder where you have been the last few years. With people losing their jobs and homes, jobs being sent out of the country and billionaires protecting their billions at the expense of the middle class — and you wonder why people aren’t talking about the American Dream?”

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tune, it’s a stab to the heart because I have long been one of those Americans.

I come from people who knew more misfortune than good fortune. We live in the country. Not a neighborhood or a subdivision.

We live where common, hard-working people survive by the turn of their hands and the sweat of their brow.

We attend a small, country church where, when one is in need, we pass the collection plate and empty our pockets to help with house payments, children who are sick, natural disasters and gardens that don’t grow. Lois insinuated that I am out of touch with people who struggle. It hit me hard so I thought hard.

I disagree with her disagreement.

Not for anything having anything to do with me but for this reason: America, as

my Daddy’s credit, charging more to Daddy’s good credit than he could make in three years.

Hand in hand, they stepped up to the line, looked fear squarely in the eye and did not blink.

Mama went to work in a sewing plant to help. They overcame and came back.

Though no one would ever call them wealthy, by the time they died, they had acquired — fully paid off — a farm, a home with several acres, Daddy’s business and they had accumulated a bit of money in the bank.

Neither one ever held a credit card in hand.

From those trying times, I learned. And when my own tribulations came, I did what they did: the American Comeback.

Where have I been? asked Lois. The answer is simple: I’ve been THERE and now I’m here.

God bless America.

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of several books. Sign up for her newsletter at www.ronda rich.com. Her column appears weekly.

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a land of opportunity, is at her best when the chips are down. That’s what America does best — turns a blind eye to whether you’re poor, rich, down on your luck or homeless. America throws open her arms and offers not just this country but the world if you work hard enough, believe long enough and trudge through enough muddy no’s.

America is the land of the comeback for those who won’t step back after they’ve been stepped on.

What could be more wonderful than to live in a land like this?

To know this is true, I have to look no further back than my own parents from the Appalachian foothills. They both grew up with nothing. Nothing.

They started their adult lives with nothing. But from nothing, they made something.

Neither had parents who died with anything to leave as an inheritance. So, every penny they had they earned with calloused hands and by the grace of God. At one point, when I was six years old, they stood on the edge of losing everything when an employee ran up debt on

Tens of thousands of Georgians live with life-long disabilities due to brain and spinal cord injury. As medical technology, safety and trauma care have improved, more people survive traumatic injury, but many then face a lifetime of physical, behavioral and cognitive impairments requiring ongoing support services.

On any given day in communities all across Georgia, survivors of brain and spinal cord injury and their caregivers gather together in support groups to share the struggles they face living with these lifelong impairments. Astoundingly, there are over 75,800 newly injured Georgians each year and close to 50 percent of those injuries are caused by motor vehicle crashes. Many times, those crashes are not caused by error of their own, but by other reckless drivers.

As early voting kicks off across Georgia this week, Georgia voters have an opportunity to extend a helping hand to victims of traumatic brain and spinal cord injury that are left to deal with the aftermath of reckless acts.

As proposed on the November ballot, Amendment B would allow the Georgia Constitution to be amended to allow a surcharge to be applied to reckless driving fines that would provide much-needed grant monies for survivors left to cope with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries.

Those funds will be directed to Georgia’s Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund who will judiciously consider applications from qualified applicants and award funds to those who need it most. Since its creation in 1998, the Trust Fund has granted over $20 million to eligible applicants that have resulted in more than 4,600 grant awards to

You can vote this Saturday Early voting for the Nov. 4 General Election wraps up on Oct. 31.

In Jackson County, early voting will be at the Jackson County Administrative Building in Jefferson weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 31 and on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early voting at the two Jackson County satellite locations will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 27-31. Those sites are

Georgians in need.

To date, Trust Fund revenues have only been generated from a surcharge on DUI fines, but as more and more DUI offenders plead down to reckless driving charges, the funds have significantly waned through the years. Over the last five years, the Trust Fund revenues have dropped more than 25 percent, which has caused a tragic wait list for applicants. DUI plea-bargaining has taken vital funds away from Georgians who need care and rehabilitative services.

Amendment B will allow us to fold reckless driving fines into the mix, which will in turn help rebuild the funds that provide much-needed resources to Georgians with brain and spinal cord injuries.

It’s important to realize that this is not a tax on lawabiding citizens. This fee is only charged to reckless

the Braselton satellite in the Municipal Building and the Commerce satellite which is the Parks & Rec Department.

On Election Day, the Jackson County Administrative Building will not be a polling place as each voter will have to go to their respective home precinct to cast a ballot.

Early voting for Barrow voters is being held at the Barrow County Administration Building at 233 E. Broad St., in Winder, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Oct. 31. Saturday voting will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 25.

In Hall County, early voting will be at the Hall County Board of Elections

driving offenders. This is one easy way we can ensure that reckless drivers share the cost of their reckless actions and give back to those whose lives will never be the same.

Please go to the polls and vote yes for Amendment B. Share this information with your family, colleagues and friends across Georgia. Post a note of support on your social media pages. Anything you can do to help educate others about the important need to pass Amendment B makes a big difference to so many.

To learn more about the work of the Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund, visit www.gatrustfund.org. For more on Amendment B, visit www.braininjurygeorgia. org or Georgia Votes Yes for Amendment B on Facebook.

Paige Havens Director, programming and development, Brain Injury Association of Georgia, Atlanta

and Voter Registration office at 2875 Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Oct. 31. Saturday voting will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 25.

In Gwinnett County, the Voter Registration and Elections Main Office is at 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, in Lawrenceville where there will be balloting from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Oct. 31, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18. A number of other voting locations will be available on Saturday, Oct. 25, and from Oct. 27-31.

Go to www.mvp.sos.ga.gov to see your the sample ballot.

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“Around 150 booths filled with antiques and so much more will be located at the park and down Francis Street to the old mill,” said Bettis. “We’re anticipating 10,000-plus people and we hope they will also stop by the Braselton Antique Mall where you will find a few dealers outside, 10 percent to 60 percent off booths, and you might take home an item marked free.”

Braselton Antique & Holiday Festival will be offering free parking with shuttle service from the parking lot of YearOne for two days of the festival From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, you can park at YearOne and be transported to and from the Braselton Antique & Holiday Festival at no charge.

A new addition to the festival weekend will be the Braselton Antique Festival for Charity on Davis Street involving the shops on Brassie Lane – House of Clay, Kristi’s Country Store & Cafe’, Ivy Cottage, The Garden and Elements A Day Spa. The inaugural charity festival has designated proceeds from its booth rental and a percentage of sales of “Peace for All” specialty T-shirts to Peace Place, the shelter for battered women and their children.

Peace Place will have a booth at the event to provide information with October being

observed as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Festival entertainment along Brassie Lane and Davis Street will include young violinist Grace Tingelhoff, a square dance exhibition and live music in the festival venue. Art demonstrations will include watercolorist Linda Griffiths and potter Sue Compton at House of Clay.

Food and beverage will be highlights with Kristi’s Country Store and The Fillin’ Station serving up eats and libations with beer wagons and concession trailers also available. See more at ClickThePaper.com On the morning of Oct. 25, volunteers will be taking part in Rivers Alive, the sixth joint river cleanup event, so be on the lookout for orange-vested volunteers cleaning up along area roadways. (See more in Events on Page 7B.) Also during the Braselton Antique & Holiday Festival will be express paint workshops. Classes will be offered all three days – Oct. 24-26 –with a limit of four per class. Participants will leave with a completed project and the knowledge of using chalk and clay paint. This workshop is a great base from which to build your painting skills. Go to weatheredpieces.com and click on the shop paint tab to sign up.

Classes are only $20.

Also the Braselton Antique & Holiday Festival, Fur Kids will be showcasing adoptable pets, and Life South will be hosting a community blood drive all weekend.

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Braselton family history book will debut Friday A unique history of the storied Braselton family and the development of the town is chronicled in a coffee-table sized book which will debut Friday, Oct. 24, and be autographed by its author.

Dr. Joe Braselton Cook, grandson of one of the town’s founders, lived each summer at his grandparents’ home in Braselton. “We had supper around sunset and when we finished supper, we went to the front porch which had about a dozen rocking chairs. The adults got the chairs, and we children sat around on the floor and listened with fascination to the conversation. With the darkness of the night coming, I began to experience a picture of my family as people,” he writes.

“The Braselton Family and the Develop-

ment of the Township and Community” is a genealogical treasure and a labor of love.

The 192-page, hardbound book features the family’s colonial roots, its move south and more than one hundred years of progress and progeny. Family trees, photos, interviews and personal knowledge make for an outstanding collector’s item.

Dr. Cook, a retired academician, began his book outline in 2010. “I was developing a backdrop to my own life,” he says, “and what a joyous ride I have had.”

Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library will host Dr. Cook for an exclusive book signing from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at the Braselton Library in its historic downtown. The book sells for $50.

1st BI-ANNUAL

Braselton Festival for Charity ON DAVIS STREET ~ OCTOBER 24TH-26TH

Twice a year The Shops on Brassie Lane- House of Clay, Kristi’s Country Store & Cafe, The Braselton Fillin’ Station, Ivy Cottage, The Garden, & Elements A Day Spa along with Jarfly Station will host a Festival on Davis Street. All of the booth rentals for these events will be donated to a local charity. The recipient for October’s event is Peace Place. They will have a booth set up at the festival, so stop by and show your support. “All for Peace” custom made shirts will be for sale, with a portion of the monies going to the charity as well. The Davis Street event will feature many unique vendors with a wide range of items for sale ... Amish Goods, Bakery Products, Antiques, Collectibles, Up-Cycled & Re-Purposed Items, Pottery, Gifts, Artwork, Local Honey, Beeswax, Handmade Jewelry, Crochet Gifts, Hand Turned Ink Pens, Hand Cut Steel Fire Pits, Rhinestone Shirts & more. Food vendors along with Kristi’s Country Store & Cafe’ will be serving lunch during the Festival. Don’t forget to stop by The Braselton Fillin’ Station located inside Kristi’s Country Store to pick up your Growler of Craft Beer to Go.

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DON’T MISS THESE EVENTS! 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Grace Tingelhoff (Violinist) in front of Ivy Cottage & The Garden 11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Live Music - In front of Kristi’s Country Store & Café 11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Linda Griffiths will be creating Watercolor Masterpieces 3:00 - 4:00 pm: Square Dancing exhibition Next to House of Clay (parking lot) ALL DAY: House of Clay – Ornament Painting on the Porch

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“A gift from the heart should be unique and given with genuine love” Baby Gifts • Hand Crafted Jewelry UGA Memorabilia • Art by Local Artists and Much Much More!

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Vintage, Antique Furniture & Unique Home Décor Come Visit Us Today & Register for a

FREE CUSTOM CRAFTED ENTERTAINMENT CENTER! (Register in the park or at the store during festival hours. You do not have to be present to win, drawing will be held Sunday at the close of the festival.)

Facials & Massage starting at $45

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Visit Jarfly Station and see our selection of Home Ready Furnishings and Home Décor.

Our on site Custom Wood Shop will be happy to build, paint, modify or repair your special piece.

Look on Facebook for our newest merchandise!

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KRISTI’S COUNTRY STORE & CAFÉ

Amish Deli & Market *Antiques *Home Décor *Chocolate Bar & More Join us for Lunch, served Daily in our Café from 11am – 4pm

Craft Beer on Tap...14 different taps to choose from. So stop by and fill your 32oz or 64oz Growler with your favorite Beer!

Growlers to Go. The Braselton Fillin’ Station is located inside Kristi's Country Store!

Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-8pm

108 Brassie Lane, • Braselton, GA 30517 • 706-824-9917

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COUNTRY STROLL: Kennedys, Eagles take 1st place at Crow’s Lake Chase and Chandler Kennedy lead Eagles in win with region title race looming, Lady Dragons finish 2nd overall in girls’ race

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

JEFFERSON —The East Jackson Eagles’ cross country team showed last Thursday it is ready to make a strong push for the Region 8-AAA championship and have a shot at the Class AAA state championship.

The Eagles downed in-county rivals Jefferson and Jackson County, as well as region foes Hart and Elbert County and six other schools from around the area to take the first ever Jackson County Invitational at Crow’s Lake.

The course featured a new configuration as oppose to past meets held on the same

property.

The Eagles were paced by Chase (17:15.65) and Chandler Kennedy (17:17.41) who finished first and second overall, respectively, in the race.

“We’ve (the Eagles) really been working hard this year,” Chase Kennedy said after the win. “We’re really closing the gap on our top five.

“We have a really good chance to win state this year. We just (have) to run smart, we can’t go out too fast and we have to work as a team. The win today was good. We ran smart and learned some things for the state meet,” he continued.

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East Jackson Lady Eagle freshman runner Sue Anne Moralis passes Banks County runner Makayla Hewell during the first ever Jackson County Invitational held last week at Crow’s Lake. Moralis finished second overall.

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East Jackson runners Chandler Kennedy and Chase Kennedy compete during the first ever Jackson County Invitational at Crow’s Lake last week. Chase finished first and Chandler second. The Eagles finished first as a team.

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Williams and Dragons fly past EJCCHS Eagles

BY KYLE FUNDERBURK

two touchdowns.

“The kids came out focused,” Jefferson head coach Ben Hall said. “We played our game. We played fundamental football. We were able to get a lead and the younger kids maintained it.

“You want to play a clean, efficient ball game. We challenged our kids to play our game to our level and they did that.”

Jefferson didn’t waste any time scoring on its opening drive. They began on the Eagles’ 45-yard line and ran only three plays, finished off by a 9-yard touchdown run by Williams.

The next possession was slightly longer but it yielded the same result. This time it was an 8-yard pass from Shirreffs to senior wide receiver T.J. Skelton to put Jefferson ahead 14-0.

The Dragons’ next time out began at the Eagles’ 27-yard line after a Josh Adair pass was intercepted by Kendrick Robinson.

Two plays was all that was necessary for Williams to score from 10 yards out and ex-

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JEFFERSON—Most of the starters for the Jefferson Dragons were pulled before halftime during last Friday night’s game against the East Jackson Eagles.

That normally means one thing: a dominant performance.

The Dragons posted its second-largest margin of victory in school history, crushing the Eagles 63-0.

Jefferson senior running back Sammy Williams was one of the first starters removed from the game in the first half. He finished the night with 135 yards on 11 carries and four touchdowns.

Jefferson senior quarterback Evan Shirreffs completed nine of his 11 pass attempts for 110 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game as well.

Jefferson (8-0, 4-0 Region 8-AAA) outgained East Jackson (1-7, 0-4) 375-113 total yards. The Dragons running game picked up 203 yards. Three different Jefferson quarterbacks combined for 172 yards and

Teammates Noah Hulett finished fifth with a time of 17:34.99. Ethridge Chaisson came in 14th place at 18:26.53 and Vladik Staples finished in 18th.

“We are just trying to get ready for region,” East Jackson head coach Tomy Sitton said.

“We are trying to close the gap between one and five. Today, we had a minute and 10 seconds, so we want to try and get it under a minute at the state meet.”

Sitton said the new configuration was “challenging.”

“I think the challenge for them was and the hope was that they only had to run hill one time. This time, they had to run the hill twice,” he said. “That’s the main reason I

wanted to run here today is to get on a hard course with some hills.”

As a team, the group collected 40 points, besting second-place finisher Gainesville High School by 25 points.

“Looking forward to region and state.

Hopefully we keep them (the team) healthy,” Sitton explained.

The Jefferson Dragons finished in seventh place. Sophomore Addison Cochran finished sixth overall. Jackson County finished in eighth place. Sophomore Oscar Ponce finished in 24th.

In the girls’ race, the Jefferson Lady

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Bulldogs take bite out of Panthers; JCCHS drops to 1-7

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Jackson County junior linebacker Griffin McElvery returns an interception for a touchdown during the first quarter of the Panthers’ 43-7 loss against the Hart County Bulldogs last Friday.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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Jefferson senior running back Sammy Williams hurdles an East Jackson Eagle defender during the Dragons’ 63-0 rout against the in-county rival last Friday. The Dragons are undefeated.

HARTWELL—In what has been a disappointing and tough 2014 campaign, the Jackson County Panthers looked to turn its luck around last Friday and put a second “W” in the win column.

The only problem with reaching that goal was one of Region 8-AAA’s best teams, and it wasn’t the Jefferson Dragons.

The Hart County Bulldogs upended the Panthers 43-7 in Hart County.

The Panthers (1-7, 0-4 Region 8-AAA) managed only 180 total yards of offense.

Jackson County senior quarterback Jacob Lewis passed for 154 yards.

Sophomore wide receiver Zane Corley hauled in two catches for 59 of Lewis’ 154 yards.

The Bulldogs (7-0, 3-0) were led by senior quarterback Cameron Fouch who passed for 245 yards and four touchdowns, all of which came in the first half.

Hart County junior wide receiver Zach Maldonado caught six passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns.

“We had the start we wanted,” Jackson

County head coach Benji Harrison said. “We played the first quarter, we were all even there.

“But, then they are a good football team.

We are struggling in some areas right now. So, you compound that and make a few mistakes against a good football team and usually, the end result will be what it was (tonight).”

The Panthers started the game with a three-and-out series on offense, but junior linebacker Griffin McElvery got his squad on the board first, intercepting Fouch’s first pass attempt of the game and returning it 70 yards to put the Panthers ahead 7-0 with 9:55 left in the first quarter.

That mistake woke the Bulldogs’ offense up as Fouch connected with senior running back Keenan Dillon on a 16-yard touchdown strike to tie the game at 7-7.

Dillon finished the game with 47 yards on the ground and two touchdowns as well.

Two possessions later, Fouch found Maldonado on a 37-yard strike to give the Bulldogs a 14-7 lead with 10:08 left in the second quarter.

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Youth basketball sign-ups

Co-ed indoor soccer sign-ups

Reunion Golf and Country Club is offering junior golf academy and lessons through December. The lessons are divided into groups, from beginners to advanced junior players. Beginners meet on Thursdays from 5-6 p.m., intermediates meet from 5-6 p.m. on Fridays, and advanced juniors meet on Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. Cost per month is $100. Contact the golf shop at 770-967-8300 and online at www.reuniongolfclub.com.

The Jefferson Parks & Recreation Department is having signups for both boys’and girls’youth basketball. The cost is $60 for players ages 6-and-under and $80 ages 8-14. If you are not a city resident, an extra $35 fee will be added. Registration closes Nov. 1 for players ages 12-14. Evaluations will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 for players ages 8-10 and Saturday, Nov. 1 for ages 12-14. For more information, visit jrec.sidhelp.com, or call 706-367-5116.

The Jackson County Parks & Recreation Department is having sign-ups for co-ed indoor for players ages 17and-under. Players will be divided up by age including 10-and-under squads, 13-and-under and 17-and-under.

Registration is open until Nov. 14 with a fee of $60.

Late enrollment starts Nov. 10 with a $15 fee on top of the registration fee. For more information, visit www. jacksonrec.com, or call 706-367-6350.

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Continued from 1B tend the lead to 21-0.

The Jefferson touchdown party continued into the second quarter when Williams found the end zone on a 6-yard carry. He scored his fourth and final touchdown on the Dragons’ ensuing drive with another 10-yard run, which ended the offense’s longest drive of the night at 71 yards.

“We came into the game focused,” Shirreffs said. “We knew we could put it away early and get these younger guys some playing time in a varsity game.”

The backups came in and Jefferson didn’t skip a beat. Quarterback Lane Sorrow hit Robinson on an inside screen for a 40-yard touchdown.

After an interception by Cooper

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Young, Jefferson freshman running back Colby Wood carried the ball three straight times for 30 yards to score and gave the Dragons a 49-0 lead at halftime.

Jefferson made its only mistake of the game by ending its first possession of the third quarter with a fumble by Justin Cole. The defense reacted with its biggest play of the game, a 62-yard interception return for a touchdown by Alex Mason to extend the lead to 56-0.

The Dragons’ offense got the ball one more time in the game, and just like most of the other drives, it finished with a touchdown, this time on a 9-yard carry

by John Luchetti.

The Dragons are off this week before hosting Oconee County next week in a big region matchup. East Jackson hosts Jackson County.

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The Jackson County Lady Panthers advanced to the second round of the Class AAA state playoffs with a two-game sweep over Franklin County last week. Mill Creek swept Parkview to advance to round two of the Class AAAAAA state playoffs.

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win the last two games of the season, send the seniors out on the “right note” and “build momentum” towards next season.

“For us, it’s huge. It’s two games. It’s two opportunities to play football on Friday night,” he said. “We shouldn’t want to do anything but win those games.

“We have East Jackson (tomorrow night).

That’s an in-county school. I think our kids will be focused and prepared to play.”

Hart County is one of three undefeated teams (Jefferson and Oconee County) left in Region 8-AAA. “We threw the pick-six on the first series and got behind 7-0, but our guys really responded well,” Hart County head coach William DeVane said. “I mean, 43-unanswered (points), defense played lights out, again.”

Devane said it is fantastic to have two other undefeated teams in the region and that his squad is “fortunate” to be in the position it is in.

“We control our own destination. It is on us if we win it (region championship),” DeVane added.

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After a quick Panthers’ possession, Fouch needed just one play to cash-in on an opportunity to add more points to the Bulldogs’ total as he found junior running back Trae Stowers for a 25-yard touchdown to push the lead to 30-7.

Fouch added one more score before the half, finding Maldonado on a 6-yard pass to put the lead at 36-7 at halftime.

“It’s definitely a job. You have to know where everybody is at and you have got to stay in your responsibility, in your area and do your job,” Harrison said about defending the Bulldogs’ explosive offense.

“We talked about that, if everyone does their job, usually, you will be OK. They (Hart County) made some good individual plays when we felt like we had them covered. But, when you struggle a little bit like we have and we’ve had some bad luck, I think it’s really easy to get your confidence a little bit shattered early (on),” Harrison continued. “I think that’s what happened.

I thought our kids kept fighting.”

After a scoreless third quarter, Dillon ended the Bulldogs’ scoring, finding the end zone for the third time, this one coming on a 5-yard run to put the game at 43-7.

The loss ended any postseason hopes the Panthers had. Harrison said the goal now is to

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Jefferson defensive lineman Robbie Glockson makes a tackle during last Friday’s 63-0 victory against the East Jackson Eagles. The Dragons are undefeated.

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The Jefferson Lady Dragons, East Jackson Lady Eagle Freshman Sue Anne Moralis and the Jackson County Lady Panthers all competed in last week’s first ever Jackson County Invitational at Crow’s Lake. The Lady Dragons finished second overall.

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The Lady Dragons were led by Morgan Mitchell’s ninth-place finish at 23:02.79.

Sasha Parker finished 15th at 24:01.90 and Libby Dantonio finished 17th at 24:11.12.

East Jackson Lady Eagle runner Sue Anne Moralis finished took second place overall with a time of 20:32.43 and Jackson County’s Monica Jimenez finished seventh at 22:14.11.

The Lady Panthers finished fifth overall.

“The course, I wanted to run a little different to allow the spectators to cheer on a little bit more and see how they (runners) fed off of that,” Jackson County head coach Joseph Brubaker said about the course set-up.

“Two tough hills that I knew would challenge the runners and I think (we) did it.

“I thought it was fair but challenging.”

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features The good we ought to do Who are the “least of these”? Matthew 25:40, “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ While Jesus wants us to be compassionate and caring to all people, this passage is primarily about how we treat those the world seems to think are the least, but whom Jesus values as his disciples. The least, the last, and the left out become the primary ones who come to Jesus and find life, love, and lasting hope. Jesus’ promise is that as we care for those in Jesus’ community, no matter their circumstance, we are caring for him.

Mike McGuire What is the first word Pastor’s Pen a little baby learns to recognize? It would be so nice if it was “momma” or “daddy” but anyone who has been around children knows that it’s not true. The first word a child learns to recognize, and because it is an easy one to say, the first one they learn to say is usually “No.” Don’t you wish it wasn’t so? It seems like such a negative way to start them out with their first word being “no.”

Let’s say a couple I had their first child and they didn’t want their little baby to grow up being negative. The way they decided they would accomplish that was to not use the word “no” with their baby. That theory worked so well for the first couple of months while their infant “cooed” and gurgled in the baby blankets. How long do you think that theory lasted once the little guy started crawling around? After a broken lamp and a few near catastrophic mishaps, those parents and that baby learned just how important the word “no” really is.

No matter how much we hate it, the word “no” is a critical part of our learning how to get along in the world. Through it we learn the limits, we have defined for us the difference between right and wrong, between good and evil, between what is best for us and what is harmful to us. And quite honestly, a big part of preaching is helping people know what to say “no” to.

But unfortunately, sometimes we preachers never get past the word no. It’s a whole lot easier to teach people to “Just say no” than it is to help them understand what they need to say “yes” to. Consequently, over the years much of preaching, and a whole lot of what the Church is known for in our culture, has been what we are against rather than what we are for. You know the routine. So much of the church’s words tend to wind up sounding like “To be a good Christian you don’t drink, you don’t smoke, you don’t chew, and you don’t go with girls who do!” That’s an exaggeration, but you understand what I mean. Too much of our message can wind up teaching people what to say no to. Don’t misunderstand, learning to say no is very important, but it can be overemphasized. The church, and we preachers, have often been guilty of being so concerned about moral purity that we have ignored the command of Christ to get our hands dirty helping others. Avoiding sin doesn’t just mean learning how to say no, it also means learning when to say yes.

That is what James is speaking about in verse 17th of the 4th chapter of His letter. “Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” Sin is not just avoiding evil. It is coming face to face with evil in hand to hand combat. If you look at the passage in your Bible, you see that this sentence comes at the end of the paragraph about planning what you will do tomorrow. (Read James 4:13-17) As James highlights the need to turn every day over to God, he reminds us that God has a positive agenda for our lives. God has not simply told us what to avoid, He has told us and modeled for us what we should be doing.

It’s always a good thing to say “yes” to help people when you have the ability to do so.

You can give of your time, your money, your resources, your wisdom and the list goes on.

When someone has a need and you are capable of meeting that need, shouldn’t you? When a community is full of people who have needs, shouldn’t someone, like the church, try to meet those needs? The answer, using James words, is yes. When we know the good we ought to do, we should do it. Because when we opt not to, we sin.

Reach out and do the good you ought to do. We are closer to Jesus and our true calling when we become His hands and feet.

New Community Church is providing flu shots for up to 40 people, 18 years and older, who can’t afford or don’t have insurance. The event is from 9-11 a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 25, at our Student Center located at123 Merchants Park Drive, behind Northeast Georgia Motorsports/ Kawasaki on HIghway 53. The first 40 people will receive a free flu shot. We want to say yes, and do what we ought to do, when it’s within our ability to do so. Be blessed.

Pastor Mike McGuire is co-pastor of New Community Church with Pastor Joey Durmire. The congregation is currently meeting in the chapel of Lawson Funeral Home off Highway 53. The church will be relocating in December to 126 Merchants Park Drive. Services are at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Contact the church office at 706658-0300.

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‘Boxtop Mom’ banking on Boxtops and other rewards to help school

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Cyndi Smith, also known as the “Box Top Mom” at Gum Springs Elementary School (GSES), is at it again. Students know her as the Box Top Mom and even call her that when they see her at the school and out in public.

Smith says she sees it as endearing because she realizes students fully understand what she is all about and why she is the official Box Top coordinator and crazy for box tops — to help raise money for the school she has grown to love. Smith has two children who attend GSES, so she not only wants the best for them, but all of the students and teachers as well.

“Box Tops and the other programs similar to it is a really neat concept,” said Smith. “It is basically free money that the school can use for various things like equipment, supplies and much more.”

To help the students understand the importance of Box Tops, which are worth 10 cents each, Smith asks them if they would throw a dime in the trash if they found one on the ground. She said they always answer with a dramatic “no,” so she told them to think of Box Tops in the same way: always check packages and cut off the Box Tops before throwing them away. She also notes that cutting them off of the package will not affect the quality of the product, even with the perishable items.

Even though they are only worth 10 cents each, the totals can add up quickly and can reach into the thousands when each student brings in several Box Tops. A lot of learning material can be purchased with that amount of money. Learning materials have included paper and various tools that the students use.

Box Tops for Education is one of the nation’s largest school fundraising loyalty programs and has been helping schools succeed since 1996. It’s an easy and free way to help schools earn cash for necessities. There are certain products and brands that children or parents can clip from the actual box or container. Then, they collect as many as possible and turn them into the school.

For more information about the Box Tops program, visit www.boxtops4education.com/. There are indepth pages of information as well as a list of products that contain box tops, recipes, coupons and more.

There are other rewards programs that GSES is a part of such as Coke Rewards, Labels for Education, Community Coffee Rewards and the A+ Tyson rewards, but Box Tops is definitely the most popular among GSES. Smith says she wants to spread the word about other reward programs because the more benefits the school can receive, the better. In fact, drying racks for the art classroom were purchased with Labels for Education and musical instruments were bought from Mixed Bag Designs sales. Mixed Bags are beautiful reusable bags that are durable enough to haul

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Cyndi Smith, with her Box Tops T-shirt and sign, has a goal of $6,000 for this year. heavier loads.

Smith has bumped up the goal this school year to raise $6,000 after raising $5,000 last year.

“I believe we are well on our way to meeting our $6,000 goal,” said Smith. “We have already raised $1,299.99 and it’s only October. This is so exciting because all it takes is submitting Box Tops from typical products that can be purchased at any grocery store. This is the reason why we push it so hard. It is also important for our students to check grandparents’ houses for Box Tops as well as friends or family members who do not have children.”

Last year, a Pre-K student named Tessa walked door-to-door in her neighborhood with her mother and asked each home to look for Box Tops or any other type of rewards and donate them to her. Tessa actually was the winner who collected the most Box Tops and was awarded a sparkly shirt with their school’s logo. It is that kind of determination that wins. Not only did Tessa win something for herself, her large contribution helped raise a large chunk of money for the school.

Smith also reiterated that anyone can donate Box Tops and the other rewards, even those without children in school.

They can simply be placed into a zip top baggie and given to the school secretary who will then pass them on to be counted with the others.

The first batch of Box Tops were collected from the beginning of school until Sept. 26, and the students brought in an impressive amount. The incentive of a snow cone party surely helped. The winners were Carol Smitherman’s PreK class, Elizabeth Withers’ kindergartners, Crisy Holder’s first-grade class, Jennifer Wade’s second-grade class, the third-graders of Susan Bradley, Michelle Galloway and

Amy Myers, Stephanie Spooner’s fourth graders and Jennifer Ellis’ fifth-grade class. Honorable mentions also went to the classes of Alisha Atwell, Michele Kitchens and Sandy Hammock.

The next batch of Box Tops is under way with a “Batty For Box Tops” sheet that the students tape or glue their Box Tops to — the best part about this is that there is a giant bat on the piece of paper for Halloween. The fun themes for each collection period serve as fun incentives for the kids to keep their eyes peeled for box tops when they are not in school.

Box Tops can be collected at any time during the year, but they are only submitted twice a year and the checks are sent to the schools in April and December.

“Box Tops and all of the rewards programs from various companies are so important for everyone to collect,” said Smith. “The students and teachers have benefited immensely from it all. I really encourage everyone to check their pantries, refrigerators and freezers for any type of school rewards. Just make sure they do not expire before they are donated because they do have expiration dates.”

Box Tops, Labels for Education, A+ Tyson Rewards — no matter what type of reward it is, GSES will benefit from it thanks to Smith as Box Top coordinator. She has been the brains behind the incredible organization that help raise funds for school and push the importance of Box Tops and other school rewards programs because she stresses that she knows what all those funds yield for students.

Smith volunteers at GSES several days a week and has close relationships with the teachers. Because of her involvement at the school, she understands what the teachers need in their individual classrooms.

Pumpkin pride: Jefferson Fall Fun Fest is showcase for carving talents

By FARAH BOHANNON

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The Jefferson Fall Fun Fest was hosted this year in downtown Jefferson for the first time and the highlight of the event was the pumpkin carving contest.

Pumpkins were carved into a variety of different shapes and Halloween-inspired pictures and the pumpkins were divided into three categories — adult, junior and pee wee — for the “judging.” Each pumpkin had a cup into which voters could place their quarters. Each vote was one quarter.

After all the coins were counted on Monday and vendor fees and Radio Flyer Cyclone raffle were tallied, the amount raised for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Jackson County totaled more than $500.

See the winners listed below.

Along with the festive pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns, there were several booths to enjoy as well as children’s activities.

The bounce house was the biggest hit amongst the kids dressed as super heroes such as Batman and Spiderman. There were also games like corn hole, mini basketball and more where children participated in some friendly competition with their friends and siblings. People of all ages had the opportunity to make homemade candles and explore the variety of booths in attendance — Tastefully Simple, Thirty-One and Swirlee’s Frozen Yogurt to name a few.

Another huge hit with the children was the face painting that was done at the Jefferson Living Word Church booth. After a short face-painting session, mini Batmen, Princesses, Spidermen and other super heroes emerged from the booth and fought crime throughout the remainder of their time at the festival with their friends and siblings.

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Some of the winners were not present so below is listed the names of the winners present/those representing winners, L-R: Angie Barry, Brandy Peebles, Wes Barry, Will Barry, Aaron Zadowski, Jessica Cook, After School Coordinator from the Jefferson Parks & Recreation Department representing the first- and second-place winners of the Junior Division, Michael Williams, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County representing the third-place winner of the Peewee Division.

Heather Head, front end manager at Jefferson Drugs, was the brains behind this event and was pleased with the turnout. She said she was also excited to donate the funds that were raised to an organization that is near and dear to her heart—the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County. Head even visited the Jefferson club in advance of the festival and got club members involved in the pumpkincarving fun.

“We had a better turnout than we expected,” said Head. “This was the first year that this fall festival was a community event, so we were pleased. We did have a great amount of pumpkins that were submitted to the contest, so that was exciting and a lot of fun for everyone to look at. Jefferson Drugs has done a lot for the Boys and Girls Club in the past, so we

really wanted to do something to benefit them again.”

Pumpkin carving contest winners

Peewee Division: 1st Place: 2nd Grade Class of the Jefferson Parks & Rec Department 2nd Place: Pre-K & Kindergarten Class of the Jefferson Parks & Rec Department 3rd Place: Robert Brooks Junior Division: 1st Place: Wes Barry 2nd Place: Will Barry 3rd Place: Aaron Zadowski Adult Division: 1st Place: Angie Barry 2nd Place: Brandy Peebles 3rd Place: April Shipwash

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Family relationships remain a secret, but easy to see Dear Carolyn: My father had several affairs, left our family and remarried another woman. We have confronted him about his sins, but he acts as though everything is fine and he has done nothing wrong.

I also have a maternal aunt who has a son, but we don’t know his father.

Our family believes our father is also his father because our cousin looks like my father when he was young.

My father calls him often and even attended his graduation.

We have asked our father and aunt about our cousin’s paternity, but they both deny it. Our aunt said she will tell the truth at the right time.

I’ve already written an advice columnist about this, and she said, “Let sleeping dogs lie.” We just want the truth. We know it will hurt, but it will set us free. — It’s Complicated

Carolyn Hax Free to do what — write to multiple advice columnists about something else?

Seems to me you’re already living as if your cousin is your brother.

Consider: You know your father is a cad. He will remain that in your mind if you learn your cousin is your brother, and if you learn he isn’t.

You apparently think your aunt is/was capable of getting involved with her sister’s husband. You will have to revise your opinion of her upward if she proves your cousin is just your cousin, but proof he’s your brother would leave the status quo intact.

Your dad and your cousin are close. Truth would be a wash here, I expect.

See where I’m going?

With the circumstances you present, will the truth have any impact at all?

You’re not imprisoned by a lie so much as your preoccupation with the possibility of one.

Yes, crossing the T or dotting the I or asking your cousin/brother if he has ever considered a DNA test (yoo-hoo ... ) would wipe out your motivation to find an answer, but so too would just accepting you already know everything you need to know.

It’s not letting the dog lie so much as inviting it to curl up next to you on the couch.

Dear Carolyn: I am 49 and have been separated from my husband for two years. I recently ended a nine-month relationship

with a man because I began to think he’s at best a heavy drinker and at worst a functional alcoholic, and to suspect he may have cheated on me. Often on weekends he would drink six to 10 drinks in an evening and regularly went to bars during the week, easily drinking five beers in an evening.

I am sad because I feel like I should’ve ended the relationship months earlier but also because he has some very attractive qualities too — he’s a good dancer, could be very warm, and he’s smart so we had good discussions.

How do I avoid making the same mistake in the future? When I raised my concerns about his drinking and possible cheating, he discounted them entirely, but the evidence was there.

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five- or even one-monther, I have trouble sharing your sadness or sense of urgency. You caught your error, such as it was, and so there’s no reason to think you won’t catch it sooner if you find yourself again on a similar path.

I think, for what it’s worth, you might flirt with the same problem again because you seem unsure of your own priorities.

Take Mr. Party (please!).

If what you want is a faithful pillar of moderation, then clearly this wasn’t your guy, and, yes, I’m all for figuring that out sooner rather than later. But if you wanted charm, humor, a few cocktails and a twirl on the dance floor, and were willing to see him as a good date vs. a good bet or liver donor, why not this guy?

There is just no downside to accepting people (or rejecting, of course) as they are, versus as you want them to be.

Starting, of course, with you: When you know what you want and are at peace with it, you can expect to spend precious little of your time feeling torn.

Had you been clear with yourself about the pillar of moderation thing, for example, then this guy’s attractive qualities may still have moved you, but probably not pushed you over for as long as they did.

Instead you would have had the confidence to boot him after watching the first 10-drink performance.

If you’re not ready yet to have this clear a sense of direction, that’s OK, too; two years out of a marriage isn’t that long. But in that case, I suggest you see this last problem relationship as not a problem at all, but instead just one more step toward finding out what you want.

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The Paper | Thursday, October 23, 2014

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS MOMS Club of Jackson County.

A sit down meeting will be hosted by the MOMS Club of Jackson County from 10:30-11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Jefferson Clubhouse. Enjoy light refreshments and informative conversation about using nutrition to boost your immune system.

The clubhouse is located at 302 Longview Drive in Jefferson. Also MOMS Club of Jackson County will be going on a hay ride farm tour at Green Acres Farm Market, located at 8865 Highway 53 in Braselton at the JacksonHall county line, at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24. Some animals will be on the property for children to visit. The cost of $3 includes a goodie bag. Members, visitors and friends are welcome.

on the wild bird supplies offered by Songbird Haven, call 770-932-4078 or email songbirdhaven@yahoo.com Low cost, spay/neuter. Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries at the clinic at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder. October clinic days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Prices are $85 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $65 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $55 for a male dog, $55 for a female cat, $35 for a male cat. $5 discount for any surgery patient no older than 5 months. All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. We do not add fees for in heat or pregnant animals. Financial assistance is available for any low income Barrow County resident. For details on clinic services, visit www.leftoverpets.org. Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-978-5226.

Peace Place thrift store. Peace Place wil hold the grand reopening of the Peace Place Thrift Store at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23. The store is located at the intersection of Highways 82 and 129. All of the proceeds from the Thrift Store support the activities of the shelter and the transitional housing program.

Angel Ride for Terry Wheaton.

The fourth annual Angel Ride will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Hoschton Train Depot with registration starting at 9 a.m. This year, Angel Ride will support Terry Wheaton, a former Jefferson resident who has had a return case of prostate cancer.

Wheaton was diagnosed in 2006 and underwent treatments, but the cancer is back and he is facing a new set of medical and financial challenges. Angel Ride is a motorcycle ride, so kickstands will go up at 10:30 a.m. sharp. The cost is $15 per rider and $10 per passenger.

All the proceeds will benefit Wheaton in his journey with prostate cancer. There will also be a variety of activities for children, live music, T-shirt sales, a $250 gift card raffle, door prizes, silent auction, bike games and lunch

by K Pope, so the event is family-friendly for those who will not participate in the bike ride.

Songbird Haven. A live birds of prey show is being hosted

by Songbird Haven at noon in Saturday, Oct. 25, at the family-owned and -operated shop at 2463 Hamilton Mill Parkway in Dacula. A live hawk, owl and bald eagle will be the store as Pete Griffin of the Charlie Elliott Nature Center brings these birds of prey to be seen up close. For more information

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Zipper cream peas, red okra, unique cheesecakes, yummy breads and assorted baked goods and homemade hot chocolate mix are featured fall fares as the Braselton Farmers Market continues on Fridays. Located on Harrison Street in the town’s historic downtown, the market hours will now be 2-5 p.m. on Fridays through Dec. 19 with the exception of Oct. 25 and Nov. 28. Visit www. downtownbraselton.com.

October happenings at the Old Fort at Fort Yargo State Park. The Friends of Fort Yargo and the Living History Society of Jackson County will host All Hallows Eve / Autumn Nights to be held Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 with games, food and a hayride for $5 (plus park entrance fee).

Children’s consignment sale.

Toads & Teacups seasonal children’s consignment sale is holding its holiday and winter sale at 123 W. Main St., in Buford, from Oct. 22-25. A preview sale is open for a $5 donation to the chosen holiday charity from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The sale is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, when many items will be half-price. To learn more or to register as a consignor or volunteer, visit www.toadsandteacups.com, or www.facebook.com/ toadsandteacups.

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Rivers Alive is Oct. 25. Braselton, Barrow County and Jackson County will host the sixth Rivers Alive cleanup event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. Volunteers are invited to meet in the Braselton Community Room in the lower level of the Braselton Police & Municipal Court Building located at 5040 Highway 53 in Braselton. Volunteers will clean along the Mulberry River and local streams and pick up trash along roadsides and then enjoy lunch and prizes. Contact Yvette Wise at 706-654-3915 ext, 1012 or email ywise@braselton.net and include “Rivers Alive event” in the subject line.

Carnival of Shadows. The Braselton Library will host a special event at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, with a shadow puppet show entitled “A Woggle of Witches” based on the Adrienne Adams book, spooky stories, games and more so wear your costume. Trick or treating and face painting begins at 7 p.m. It promises to be a haunting evening of fun for children to age 11 with adult caregiver accompanying the child. Call 706-654-1992.

The Braselton Antique & Holiday Festival is set for Oct. 2426. New vendors are being added with more than 130 booths to be found in Braselton Park and along Harrison and Frances streets. Lots of repurposed items including hand-forged jewelry will be joined by the works of local artists and vendors coming from as far away as Ohio.

Food galore will make the

12th show coordinated by Donna Cannella the best ever.

Express paint workshops.

Interested in taking a paint workshop but don’t have the time? I will be offering Express Paint Workshops during the Braselton Antique & Holiday Festival. Classes will be offered all three days – Oct. 24-26 –with a limit of four per class. Participants will leave with a completed project and the knowledge of using chalk and clay paint.

This workshop is a great base from which to build your painting skills. Go to weatheredpieces.com and click on the shop paint tab to sign up. Classes are only $20.

New festival. The Braselton Antique Festival for Charity on Davis Street involving the shops on Brassie Lane -House of Clay, Kristi’s Country Store & Cafe’, Ivy Cottage, The Garden and Elements A Day Spa – will debut Oct. 2426. Booth rentals are being designated to Peace Place for the inaugural festival.

Eentertainment and food and beverage will be highlights.

Hoschton Women’s Civic Club.

The next meeting of the club is Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hoschton Depot.

Come and learn about all the activities undertaken by club members to support the City of Hoschton.

Fall fun at Mulberry Walk.

Braselton Chiropractic and Fredrick’s Jewelry is issuing an invitation to enjoy some fall fun at Mulberry Walk Shopping Center starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31.

Enjoy hayrides, a dunking booth, cake walk, face painting and more fall fun as 14 businesses will be handing out candy for trick or treaters in costume.

Auditions for “Biloxi Blues.”

The next Jefferson Community Theatre production, set for Jan. 15-18, 2015, will be the Neil Simon comedy, “Biloxi Blues,” and auditions will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 27 and 28 at the Jefferson Civic Center.

Candidates need only attend one audition night and don’t have to stay the entire audition time. Callbacks, if necessary, will be Oct. 30.

Needed: Six young men,

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one sergeant 40s or older, one young female,and one female at least in her 30s or older. Keith Johnson will be directing the production which, due to some mature language and content, may not be suitable for young children. Rehearsals will begin Nov. 3. Visit www.jeffersoncommunitytheatre. com for information and to download an audition form.

Braselton Woman’s Club.

The next meeting of the Braselton Woman’s Club will feature Susan Quinn, owner of Ferranti’s Cakery in downtown Jefferson, as guest speaker for the Nov. 5 meeting. The woman’s club convenes at noon on the first Wednesday at Country Inn & Suites in Braselton. Quinn was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and raised in Stone Mountain. She moved to Jefferson in 1987. An artist for Bellsouth for 18 years, she spent five years as a stay-at-home mom and began decorating cakes as a hobby. Ferranti’s Cakery was opened in late 2012 and she credits her business success to the recipes of her late aunt, Rosemary Wade. Carrot cake, Italian cream cake and Hummingbird cake are among the most in demand varieties. She has taken firstplace honors at the HeART for Chocolate, Heart for Children benefiting Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for the past two years. The date for the next HeART for Chocolate, Heart for Children is Feb. 5, 2015, at the Braselton-Stover House. She is married to Jefferson Councilman Steve Quinn, enjoying a combined family of seven.

Commemorative plaque to be unveiled. On Sunday, Nov. 9, the Braselton Woman’s Club will host the unveiling ceremony for the commemorative plaque at the Braselton Library. Organized in 1921, the Braselton Woman’s Club was instrumental in the founding of the West Jackson Library in 1974. It became the Braselton Library in 2003. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to the unveiling at the library located at 15 Brassie Lane in Braselton where the Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library will hold a porch book sale on Oct. 24-26.

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Grand opening of Revolution Athletics . The grand opening event for Revolution Athletics will be held Nov. 3. A ribbon-cutting has been planned for 3 p.m.

Invitations have also been extended to the Braselton mayor and council members as well as members of the Hall County Chamber of Commerce. Revolution Athletics is located at the corner of Spouts Springs and Thompson Mill and is a tumbling and competitive cheer facility servicing the children and young adults in our community. Grand opening festivities include ribbon cutting, giveaways, raffles, demonstrations, face painting, crazy hair, music, food, etc. Call 404-680-5524 or see more at www.revolutioncheer.com Braselton parade entries sought. The traditional holiday parade in downtown Braselton seeks entries for its Saturday, Nov. 15, event.

“A Victorian Christmas” is the official theme. Grand marshals are Scrooge and Tiny Tim, representing the most memorable characters of the Victorian era. The parade committee seeks entries from churches, businesses, schools, clubs or organizations for the 10:30 a.m. event. An entry form is available online at www. downtownbraselton.com or by calling 706-684-0369.

Cash prizes will be awarded to float entries in three categories – spirit award, representing the spirit of the holidays; theme award, representing the Victorian theme; and blue ribbon award, reflecting overall attractiveness and excellence in craftsmanship.

Pumpkin raffle at Green Acres.

Stop in at Green Acres Farm Market, located at 8865 Highway 53 in Braselton at the Jackson-Hall county line, and purchase tickets for a chance to win a large pumpkin complete with a black witch’s hat. Tickets are $1 each, six for $5 or 12 for $10, with the proceeds going to complete the kitchen at Green Acres so that preparation of Ola McNeil’s specialty recipes can begin onsite.

The drawing will be Oct. 25.

Call 770-861-3864 for details on the drawing and other special offerings.

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We are looking for someone who has an interest in business/ trade publishing and a passion for creating page designs for both print and online.

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Office/Clerical CUSTOMER SERVICE/ SALES SUPPORT Pendergrass area architectural metal fabricator seeks experienced Customer Service/ Sales Support Person.

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FT/PT CLASS A-CDL DRIVERS-$500 Sign On Bonus To haul feed or live chickens.

Gainesville, GA. Must have 2yrs verifiable exp., good MVR. Night Shift, local positions, home daily, company benefits 804-784-6166 OTR Drivers. 1 year experience, hazmat preferred. Earn $50K plus overnight incentives. Health Care, 401K, PTO. 2013 and Newer Assigned Equipment. Running all Eastern States. Running on average 2800 miles per week. Home for 7-10 days per month. Free lunch gift cards during first 30 days of work.

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Trantham Services, Inc. needs Local Drivers in Gainesville, GA. Class A CDL required. 2yrs driving experience required. Feed hauling experience a plus.

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Stuff Antiques/ Collectibles Estate Sale, Brenda Kornemann,432 Aberdeen Way,Winder, GA.30680; Thursday, Friday, Saturday; Oct. 23-25-9am-5pm. Go to estatesales.net to see pictures. Contact email: williamatkinson@ windstream.net, cell 770 846 8173.

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Cemetery Lots for Sale 2 CEMETERY LOTS, choice Cherry section, Memorial Park, $3,500 each. 678-971-7753 2 Plots 1 Vault, $5000.00 at Memorial Park, South Hall. 770-654-1616.

Furniture BEAUTIFUL FAMILY ROOM FURNITURE AND DINING CHAIRS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION (6) Dining Room Side Chairs $300, Burgundy Leather Creations Sofa $600, (2) Huntington House Upholstered Chairs & Ottoman $250, (3) Pulaski Tables (Coffee, End & Sofa) $450 678-234-4745 MOVING SALE Couch- Henredon $600-retailed $2400; Coffee Table $400; Wicker Chair $300; Refrig -Blk, Samsung; Glass top Table, 2 Chairs - Henry Link $500 Other Items! Make Offer. 770-718-6756

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352-322-6804 Enclosed Bldg/Garage Aluminum. 21’ long, 18.2’wide, 9’ high. No doors. $3000/obo Corrugated Steel Bldg 20’ wide, 12’ height, 20’ length. Double locking mounted gar. doors. Not enclosed. $1000 678-997-1510 678-887-8820 UPRIGHT PIANO, Chase & Baker, exc. cond., $350; 2 pc. SOFA SET,

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SECTIONAL, w/ pull out bed & 2 recliners, $300; PING PONG TABLE, $100. Call Elizabeth 636284-5888 UPRIGHT PIANO, Kohler & Campbell, mahogany, exc. cond., includes bench, priced at $350; Beautiful LIVING ROOM SET for sale. All manufactured

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3BR/2BA Handicap accessible. Detached garage. On 2 acres in N. Hall. $800 dep; $950/ mo. 1 year Lease. 770406-1429 Precious Malti-Poo puppies. (2M). 1st shots vet wormed. Have both parents. $275. 706-8926153 or 706-892-6154 FREE COCK-A-TIEL with /Cage.

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Sporting Equipment Title Boxing- Double Trouble Heavy Bag Stand with 2 Bags. $70. 404-641-8165

Yard Sale Creative Tag Estate Sale- Host a very large Estate Sale at 511 Riverbluff, Hoschton, GA. Thurs, Fri & Sat, Oct. 23, 24 & 25th 9am-4pm.

Furniture, sauna, hot tub, smalls, complete outdoor kitchen.

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MYRTLE TERRACES Senior Independent Living Community 1bdrm from $660 2 bdrm from $765 Certain age & income restrictions apply!

Water, trash and electric included in rent Call today for more info 770-538-0928 $ Check Us Out $ Spring Valley 1BR/1BA $600 up 2BR/2BA $750 up Furnished Unit 1BR/1BA $1100/mo Short Term Available Brandon Place 2BR/2BA $700 Townhome 2/1-1/2 $725 Jacky Mathis 678-779-2687 1 bed/1 bath apartment. washer/dryer $700/ month.call 678-9973760 Close In- Open Concept 1200 sq ft. $800mo+ dep. Appls, heat/air & cable included.

770-540-7068 Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $645$725. 678-357-5044

Condominiums For Rent 3BR/2BA Quiet, Sardis $820/m 770-654-1767 770-983-3579 Flwry BR. 4BR/3Full Bths, Bonus rm, no pets. Avail Nov 1. 770-277-7224

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Mobile Homes For Rent 2BR/1BA $140wk $200 dep 678-828-8623 678-697-7181 No pets Gainesville, S/N Hall 1-3BR $85 & up per wk No app fee 1 week free 770-534-7596

Roommates Wanted MEN- Be$t, Pvt home, Fur Br, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwd 770-530-1110 SHARE furn’d home in exchange for housekeeping. East of Dawsonville.

Ken/770-205-5370

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

Wanted To Rent An adult professional seeking to rent a single-family home with three plus bedrooms, two plus bathrooms and fenced yard in Gainesville or within 15 minutes of Gainesville.

Please telephone 340344-0272.

Homes & Real Estate Businesses For Sale 11 YR OLD BUSINESS FOR SALE. $15,000.

Sunglass & jewelry shop Best location in Helen dwtwn. 404-803-0348

House For Sale-Hall County 3BR/2BA, finished basement, living room, kitchen, East Hall area/ Gillsville. $120,000.

706-754-4563 CABIN -Elijay, GA. 2BR/2.5BA. with Loft.

Beautigul view. $129k 770-401-1131

Recreation Boats & Marine BOAT 1978- 18’ Fiber glass & trailer. $450.

Evinrude 85hp. mtr. 770905-3441 678-617-5560

Wheels Antique Cars/Trucks CHEVY 1930 Coupe. All original. Show quality.

Wooden wheels. Kept in climate controlled garage. Call for info 678943-1409

Autos For Sale CHEVY 2003 Malibu Wht. 166k, Very Good Cond. $3195. 770-5617597; 706-429-7821 CHRYSLER 2006- 300 $7987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 FORD 2002 Mustang.

V6, red, auto, 78k. convt.

Clean. Gainesville $4250. 678-859-6136

NISSAN 2011 Sentra $12,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2012 Cube $12,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2012 Versa $11,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2013 370Z Coupe. Blk, MSRP $37,413. Showrm Cond.

2000 miles. Priced below market at $27,500. 770535-9912 NISSAN 2013 Maxima 6k miles $20,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 TOYOTA 1993 Camry XLT. Low mi, V6. Cold A/C. Leather int. Exc Cond., $2,200 706-949-4688 TOYOTA 1993 Camry.

Low miles. Satellite radio sys, Michelin’s . $2500.

706-949-4688

Motorcycles KAWASAKI 2001 Vulcan 1500. 50k, Loaded. Great 1st bike. $3500. 770560-0449

MERCURY 2007 Grand Marquis LS. Leather, 86k, Clean. Exc Cond. $7600.

727-742-8452

Sport Utility Vehicles

VW 2012 Jetta SEexcellent cond, red, 38k mi, 5 sp manl, heated seats, blue tooth, Sirius. $12,500. 770-329-2539

CHEVY 2011 HHR $11,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

Import Cars

JEEP 2002 Grand Cherokee. 2WD, 6cyl, Pwr wind/lcks, 112k. $4500. 770-540-1215

HONDA 2009 Pilot EXL $13,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

NISSAN 2008 Pathfinder $10,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

HONDA 2012 Accord LX, 1 owner, 54K mi, well maintained, immaculate cond., loaded w/ extras, priced to sell at $14,900 firm. 770-654-5084 INFINITI 2003 G-35 Sedan $6987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 JAGUAR 1995 6, Beautiful, a minor mechanical issue, price nego. 706-264-9294 KIA 2010 Optima LX $10,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2008 Altima Coupe $11,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2009 Rogue $10,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2011 Juke.

14,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

Trucks DODGE 2006 Dakota EXT Cab. 58k miles $8987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 FORD 1988-F-250. 7.3 diesel, 5spd, Ext Cab. VGC.. Trade possible. $4,500/obo. 770-9670751 FORD 2006- F-150 XLT 4X4. Ext Cab $12,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 FORD 2008 F-150. 4x2 Super Crew, Lariat.

Style side, 5.4L, V8 w/ lower 2 tone paint.

Pwr moon roof, sliding rear window, trlr tow pkg., universal gar door opener, premium 6 CD w/mp3, bedliner, bed extender, 20” alum whls. leather, satellite radio, side rails. $20,900. 770561-0490 GMC 1998 Sonoma Ext Cab. 5spd, 4 cyl, custom whls/sound. New A/C, $2999. 678-910-3434

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