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Close gunfire prompts calls for safety By LEANNE AKIN
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Five Maysville area property owners voiced concerns Monday that gunfire in their neighborhood is posing a serious safety issue which needs to be addressed in some way. Speaking to the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, the men explained the change that has taken place in the area of Panhandle Circle and Golden Nuggett Way which has them appealing for some attention to what they suggest is unsafe shooting practices. “I am pro gun but I also pro safety,” said Charles Retkofsky, who first broached the subject of individuals taking target practice with a variety of weapons including some high-caliber firearms. The result has been bullets traveling onto the property of others generating worry about children and grand-
children as well as horses on the surrounding property. The men say they have not have trouble with hunters but, in the last two years, target practicing has become more frequent and hazardous. A map was provided to the board which showed the directions in which the shooters are firing toward houses. “They have changed people’s lives,” said Retkofsky, who indicates that he fears for family members. He suggests the possibility of restricting target practice from taking place a certain distance from a residence. He said targets hanging from trees or placed on two posts without the protection offered by a berm presents a dangerous scenario. Adrian Ardeleanu, who lives in Braselton but owns farmland where he has quarterhorses and paints including a prize stallion, said he too is pro gun and pro safety as well as
pro life. He pleaded for the county or law enforcement “to stop the outrageous shooting.” With the firearms pointed in the direction of his property, Brian Kelch says there is documentation of six trees well into his property with bullet holes. A report related to the complaint has been sent to Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Capt. Rich Lott at the request of Sheriff Janis Mangum. Concerned, Kelch said he went and talked with the individuals involved and was told a retired Army sergeant has been hired by the landowner to provide “prepper-style” weapons training to people coming to the property. He said there are plans to construct a firing range on the property. “I am pro safety but these people are not,” said Kelch, who reports three incidents in which ammunition has been fired onto his property. In one case, the bullet went through his house and into his middle bedroom.
Larry Peek said he had a round go through his barn. He also said he and his brother were forced to take cover behind his truck while they were harvesting firewood on the back of his property and shots were fired directly toward his house. “I’ve got grandchildren playing in the yard but it’s dangerous,” said Peek. Another neighbor, Billy Mack, said some limitation on how close to shoot to people’s homes should be considered. He said he was in his yard when a bullet came buzzing by. “Something has got to be done before someone is killed,” said Mack. District 4 Commissioner Dwain Smith, who was presiding at the meeting in the absence of Chairman Tom Crow who had a death in the family, thanked the men for bringing the matter to the commission’s attention. “We don’t know until someone comes forward,” said Smith.
Hospital chapel to memorialize Henry Edward Braselton, his service to area
Sights and sounds of the season Saturday morning’s temperatures had those lining Highway 53 for the annual Celebrate the Holidays in Braselton parade bundled up but ready to see the sights and hear the sounds of the season. The Christian Life Center chapel float (R) received the Blue Ribbon Award as the Judges’ favorite for overall best in show. The Spirit Award was presented to New Liberty United Methodist Church for the float entry entitled “The Gifts of Christmas.” Earning the Theme Award for the best reflection of this year’s parade theme, Victorian Christmas, was Northeast Church with “David’s Dynasty.” The Jackson County Comprehensive High School Band (below) provided some holiday tunes along the parade route. See more scenes on Page 3A and at ClickThePaper.com.
When Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton opens its doors on April 1, 2015, patients and visitors will be able to find respite in a chapel named in memory of a pillar of the local community – all thanks to a donation from his family. Jim Moore, chairman of The Medical Center Foundation board, made the special announcement about the new signature gift from the family of Henry Edward Braselton during a Nov. 13 celebration attended by hundreds including members of the family. Mr. Braselton served as mayor of Braselton from 1988-2001 and was a member of the Braselton town council for more than 40 years, a visionary businessman and a beloved member of the community which bears his family name. He passed away in 2009. “Henry served on Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s advisory board and was at the table developing plans to prepare NGMC for future growth,” says Anthony Williamson, president of NGMC Braselton. “Before his passing, he participated in the cornerstone ceremony on the grounds of the new hospital. He was so very proud about future access to healthcare for Braselton and surrounding communities.” The chapel will be completed when NGMC Braselton opens in the spring of 2015. Prominently situated along the ground floor main corridor amidst the
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Law enforcement’s new home is now open in South Hall Co. By CARLY SHAREC
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With the snip of a ribbon, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office has a permanent presence in the South Hall area. “This is a monumental change in the way that we do business at the sheriff’s office,” Sheriff Gerald Couch said. “We’re moving our base of operations out into the communities we serve.” The department opened its South Hall headquarters Nov. 14 on Cody Drive in Braselton. It’s the first fullservice complex of the sheriff’s office Couch south of Gainesville, according to information from the sheriff’s office. The 10,000-square-foot building formerly housed a day care. Hall County bought the building for $700,000 with special purpose local option sales tax VI funds.
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Construction costs were around $130,000, according to Couch. “This is a great investment for right here in our South Hall community because nearly twothirds of our population in Hall County live in South Hall,” Couch said. “Hall County’s beautiful. It’s got a lot to offer and we’re going to see an influx of people over the next few years. This is one step, I believe, in the right direction to prepare for that.” Work on the project began in April 2014, and is just wrapping up. “We looked at it and decided this was the kind of building that we wanted,” Commission Chairman Richard Mecum said. “The sheriff and his staff have just done a tremendous job in getting this ready and prepared. I think it’s going to be a great asset for us here in the south end of Hall County.” The new headquarters is near several major intersections as well as Flowery Branch High and
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Friendship Elementary schools. It’s a full-service building, with the exception of firearms permitting and sex offender registration. “But if you need to come down and speak with a deputy in any manner, file a report, pick up a copy of a report or any other business that you want to do, you can do it right here in South Hall,” Couch said. Walking in, guests are immediately greeted by the community service officer. The building also houses a training area, fitness room and investigators’ offices. In total, there will be more than 60 employees based in the location. In the days leading up to the grand opening, construction workers and employees are scrambling to finish last-minute details. “It is quickly coming together,” said 1st Lt. Brian Pearson days prior to the opening. Pearson will serve as the precinct’s com-
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Hall County Sheriff’s Office color guard members Mark Newberry, left, and Michael Mount raise the flag at the Nov. 14 grand opening of the South Hall precinct. Visitors to the grand opening were able to tour the new facility.
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Braselton town hall session says Keep the charm By FARAH BOHANNON
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Braselton Downtown Director Amy Pinnell announced the results from the community town hall meeting, hosted by the Braselton Downtown Development Authority, that took place in early October. While only four visitors actually signed in, DDA board members disagreed with this number and said there were more attendee who simply did not sign in. Participation was not ideal, but Pinnell said that the meeting was well organized and the individuals who attended and volunteered enjoyed themselves. The visitors enjoyed Town Manager Jennifer Dees’ station the most because of the hands-on activity of placing colored stickers that represent “needed growth” on specific areas of the town map. It was a great way to see a large view of the town while Dees provided answers to questions information about Braselton. One of the most influential comments from a visitor was “keep the charm, but do not forget the small stuff.” DDA Secretary Cindy Green provided a great example: if the town were to add a beautiful park, forgetting things like trash cans have the potential to be detrimental. The small things are what people will remember, so they should not be overlooked. “The gentleman I talked to about keeping the charm and not forgetting the small stuff said that the vision of new town developments is great, but it is crucial to remember the small things that will provide a great experience for our residents. Those are the things that people will remember and take away from our town,” said Green. DDA members said they will not forget this conversation as they continue to plan events in Braselton. DDA member Robbie Bettis was in charge of the surveys during the community town hall meeting, and Pinnell distributed more during the Braselton Antique & Holiday Festival to solicit comments from locals. Several people noted that downtown Braselton needs more coffee shops, fine dining options, apparel stores, connecting sidewalks, more efficient traffic flow, another public restroom near the Braselton Brothers Store and adult concerts. Responses regarding what the town is doing “right” included a wonderful collection of antique stores, 4th of July and Christmas activities and the farmer’s market. All survey participants but three said they support local businesses in Braselton and mentioned that this is another wonderful aspect of the town — an appreciation
for shopping local. Facebook is the most popular form of communication while email and newspapers were next. Pinterest was also something that was mentioned while Twitter was not. Pinnell had considered opening a Twitter account, but now knows she will not do so since it was not asked for during the meeting. Pinnell announced the National Main Street Conference to the DDA members which is slated for March 30-April 2, 2015, in Atlanta. She encouraged all members to attend. DDA vice chair Clay Eubanks announced the cancellation of the December Economic Development Meeting and said the next one will meet Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at 9 a.m. DDA member Cheri Huff confirmed the Seat Yourself fundraiser while Peggy Kriegel reminded the group of the drawing of the quilt on Nov. 15. The final report was announced for the Toast to Braselton fundraiser. The ticket prices were raised $10 per person, which has been beneficial regarding the amount of tables sold. Green says they seem to always do better when dealing with donations. Pinnell then mentioned Small Business Saturday slated for Saturday, Nov. 29. This is a day to honor the many local businesses in Braselton and urge residents to support these businesses instead of mega-stores in regards to holiday shopping. Pinnell also mentioned there will be a specific hashtag related to this event, so check the Work, Live & Play in Braselton for more information at https://www.facebook. com/BraseltonGA. There will be a handful of food trucks available on this day as well. There are two 5K races on the books for 2015 in March and October, but the exact dates are still to be finalized. February will mark the first official Chocolate Walk that will take place on Feb. 12. “I think the chocolate walk is a great idea,” said Huff. “Anything to get people walking around and visiting our local businesses is great for our town.” Pinnell said the local businesses will be open late and will distribute chocolate and business information to visitors. DDA members are still brainstorming more events for 2015 which include mill tours, an art show, a sidewalk chalk contest and more. The farmer’s market will now occur at the very end of Frances Street — a spot that allows the market to be visible from Highway 53. There will not be a farmer’s market the Friday after Thanksgiving but vendors are invited to set up for Small Business Saturday.
Ford F250s being targeted by thieves The Gwinnett County Police Department Motor Vehicle Theft Unit is investigating a series of car thefts. Since June, there have been eight Ford F250s stolen from hotel parking lots in Gwinnett County. These thefts have occurred in all parts of the county and at different hotel chains. Most of the thefts targeted construction workers from out of the area. It is likely this series extends into other metro jurisdictions. GCPD detectives would like F250 owners and hotel management to be particularly aware of this series and take precautions. Very few of these vehicles have been recovered. Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to call detectives at 770-5135300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment.
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These renderings depict how commissioned stained glass windows will be integrated into the chapel which will honor the memory of Henry Edward Braselton and “serve as a tribute to the love he had for his family, his community and His creator,” said Nancy Colston, president and chief development officer of The Medical Center Foundation.
West Jackson Crossing sold The 68,649-square-foot West Jackson Crossing, which is anchored by Publix, was sold on Nov. 14. Located Northeast of Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, the center finds itself in a solid demographic and is well positioned to maintain its current marketing leading sales volume status for years to come. Among the other tenants are Verizon Wireless, Pizza Hut and Great Clips. Crossman & Company’s Senior Vice President, John Zielinski, and Managing Director, Mark Thompson, exclusively represented the seller to the market. Mark Thompson states, “The property saw tremendous activity from both the regional and international buyers.” John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company adds, “This is the 11th Publix anchored center that we have sold this year in the southeast United States. I am proud of our team and the service they provide to clients.”
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100-bed hospital’s full service café and atrium dinning space, the Braselton family’s gift will make possible a reverent destination of hope and healing for patients, their families and staff. The chapel will include beautifully custom made light filtering stained glass windows, craftsman bench seating, a custom water feature, Georgian stone and wood floors and accent paneling throughout. “The Medical Center Foundation is grateful and humbled by the Braselton family’s decision to give this meaningful gift, which will make a difference in the lives of others for generations to come,” adds Nancy Colston, president and chief development officer for The Medical Center Foundation. “They are creating a very heartfelt legacy for someone who meant so much to them. The chapel will be a lasting tribute to the love Henry Braselton had for his family, his community and his Creator.” For more information, contact Maggie James, Signature Gifts Officer, at 770219-8099 or visit www.TheMedicalCenterFoundation. org.
The new South Hall presence joins the sheriff’s office’s North Hall precinct in Clermont as the department expands its reach throughout the county. “Long gone are the days where we could base all of our operations out of the city of Gainesville, and go out into the outlying areas,” Couch said. “Well, those areas are becoming more urban as well.”
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Celebrate the Holidays in Braselton included a parade filled with cars, trucks and tractors, Scouts, Shriners, bands and floats including the Theme Award winner, Northeast Church for “David’s Dynasty” (L) honored for the best representation of the parade theme, Victorian Christmas, and Braselton Christian Academy’s (above.) See more at ClickThePaper.com
Sweet treat in Braselton: Cookies with Santa Claus By FARAH BOHANNON
year. “Cookies With Santa is one of our favorite events,” said Dees. “It is such a relaxed, fun way for Wilder to get some one-on-one time with Santa, and I always get fabulous photos.” This type of event is great for families who do not want to fight crowds and don’t
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Santa came to Braselton last weekend and helped several children decked out in their cutest holiday attire eat delicious sugar cookies. Santa also sat in his chair, surrounded by a stunning mantle display, and called families up one by one to sit on his lap and discuss potential Christmas presents. Sarina Roth, owner of Never The Rock Photography, captured the sweet memories by taking photos. The Braselton Community Room was packed full so chalk it up as being another success holiday event. Not only did families have opportunities to eat cookies and spend time with Santa, there were several Christmas crafts to participate in as well as face painting. Each table was full of families making memories, crafting, getting a sugar fix and watching the very authentic Santa visit with all of the other
want to feel rushed while seeing Santa, which can happen at places like malls. The children get a lot of private time with Santa which leads to an unforgettable experience. “This is one of my favorite projects of the year,” said Sarina Roth. “I have photographed several precious
children with Santa for a couple of years in a row, so it is really fun for me to see how they have grown. I am already looking forward to next year.” For more information on holiday happenings in Braselton, visit www.facebook. com/BraseltonGA
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Kimberly Hurst was among the youngsters enjoying some time with Santa Claus during the Cookies with Santa event. families. The process of each family visiting Santa was very organized — each received a number, and Santa called each one out throughout the afternoon so there was no need to wait in a long line. Crafting and cookie eating
was much more enjoyable than waiting in a never-ending line at a crowded mall. Braselton Town Manager Jennifer Dees attended Cookies With Santa with her son, Wilder. This event is a favorite for her family and they are sure to attend each
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Died Nov. 12, 2014 Kathleen McDaniel Banks, 83, of Flowery Branch, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014. Born March 28, 1931, in Dacula, she was a retired dietary worker and a member of Open Door Baptist Church in Flowery Branch. She was a writer and enjoyed painting pictures. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Bunyan F. Banks; and brother, Leon McDaniel. Survivors include her children, Judy Banks of Flowery Branch, Joel and Darlene Banks of Gainesville and Jennifer and Doug Beaver of Braselton; seven grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; eight greatgreat-grandchildren; sister, Carol Bannister of Flowery Branch; sister-in-law, Ruby McDaniel of Flowery Branch; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Joel Shadburn officiating. Interment followed in the Open Door Baptist Church Cemetery in Flowery Branch. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Ruby B. Cartee
Died Nov. 12, 2014 Ruby B. Cartee, 90, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014. This Southern lady was known for her commitment to her family and friends. Born June 18, 1924, in Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late Foster and Myrtice Baker of Oconee County. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Doris Martin and Johnnie Shedd; and brother, James Baker. She and her late husband, George Cartee, were married 63 years and attended the Church of Christ in Bogart. They had one child, Charles Larry Cartee of Lawrenceville, and she lived with her son and daughter-inlaw, June, for the past seven years. Celebrating her life will also be grandchildren, Chuck Cartee, Kristen Culberson, Chad Robertson and Jennifer Simcox; and greatgrandchildren, Avery, Sam, Evan, Brantley, Cayley and Coleman A funeral service honoring her life was held Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Arbor Respite at Lawrenceville United Methodist Church where she spent many days singing, laughing, making crafts and being loved. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Pat Clinton
Died Nov. 13, 2014 Gloria (Pat) Clinton, 62, of Commerce, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, at Northridge Medical Center. Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late Carl Parks Faulkner and Dorothy Jean Ayers Hill. She was a homemaker and was also preceded in death by her sister, Gina Hill. Survivors include her husband, Bob Clinton of Commerce; daughter, Tammy Williamson of Nicholson; son, Robert Clinton of Commerce; four grandchildren; brothers, Obie Faulkner of Homer and Bill Hill of Atlanta; sisters, Cindy Baird of Jefferson, Jennifer Wright of Conyers, Marsha Sullivan of North Carolina and Christy Phelps of Commerce. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Charles Payne Corbett
Died Nov. 15, 2014 Charles Payne Corbett, 83 of Jefferson, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. Born in Hartwell, he was a son of the late Virgil Payne Corbett and the late Georgia Welbourn Corbett. He was a member of Galilee Christian Church and was the retired owner and founder of Safety Service of Georgia. He was a lifelong entrepreneur. He grew up in Sugar Hill, attended Buford High School and the University of Georgia and served in the U.S. Army at Fort Sam Houston. He enjoyed most all outdoor activities with his large extended family to include hunting, fishing, swim-
ming and gardening. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Corbett; and sister, Marguerite Parris. The family thanks Serenity of Jefferson and Northeast Georgia Hospice for the compassionate care given during this difficult time. Survivors include daughters and their husbands, Celeste and Arnold Corbett of Hickory, N.C., and Robyn and Dewey Johnson and Sandi and David Flint, all of Jefferson; sons and their wives, Tommy and Christy Corbett, Tim and Brandy Corbett and Todd and Marsha Corbett, all of Jefferson; the mother of his children, Hilda Crow Corbett of Jefferson; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. Memorial services were held Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating. Memorials may be made to Outdoor Dreams, 220 Arnold Drive, Anderson, SC 29621 Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Melanie Reynolds Edmondson
Died Nov. 17, 2014 Melanie Reynolds Edmondson, 52, of Dacula, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in the First United Methodist Church Chapel, at 280 N. Broad St., in Winder. Dr. C. Tracy Reynolds will be officiating. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
William Evans
Died Nov. 9, 2014 Otis William Evans Jr., 70, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. A native of Walton County, he was a son of the late Otis William Evans Sr., and Lelia Adel Evans. He was retired from Westinghouse and devoted many years as a volunteer and officer with the Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include his children, Chris Evans, Barry (Lynn) Thomas, Shelby Rogers and Penny (Billy) Clack; sister, Mary Kirk; six grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Ray K. Fumea officiating. Burial followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
June Margaret Clark Fiorito
Died Nov. 15, 2014 June Margaret Clark Fiorito, 83 of Hoschton, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. Born in Patterson, N.J., she was a daughter of the late John and Beatrice Gilcrest Clark. She was a retired supervisor within the military electronics industry. She was also preceded by her husband, Frank Fiorita. Survivors include her sons, Thomas Fiorita and Frank Fiorito; daughter, Linda Roccanova of Susquehanna, Penn.; brother, John Clark of Florida; sisters, Flossie, Gloria and Bobbie; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, at Evans
Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Brigham & Women’s Hospital Development Office, Shapiro Center, 116 Huntington Avenue, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02116. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Albert M. Gilleland
Died Nov. 16, 2014 Albert M. Gilleland, 83, of Snellville, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, in Georgia National Cemetery in Canton with the United States Army honors. The Rev. Russell Harbin will be officiating. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Alvin Ross Hogg Jr.
Died Nov. 12, 2014 Alvin Ross Hogg Jr., 90, of Royston, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Detroit, Mich., he was a son of the late Alvin Ross Hogg Sr., and Maretta Leona Hendon Colquitt. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Commerce and was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. He was a jet mechanic for Delta Airlines. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sue Culverhouse Hogg. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Larry Meadows of Commerce, Vicky and Mike Hand of Ooltewah, Tenn., and Laura and Kevin Phillips of Royston; and grandchildren, Jason (Brandi) Meadows, Jeanan (Greg) Martin, Russ (Sophie) Meadows, Jennifer Hand, Michelle (Todd) Humbert, Joshua Phillips and Caleb Phillips; great-grandchildren, Tori Meadows, Emma Meadows, Joey Meadows, Marietta Martin, Anna Beth Martin, Taylor Beatty, Rylee Meadows, Alex Humbert, Hope Humbert and Abigail Humbert. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at First United Methodist Church of Commerce with Dr. David Bowen and Rev. David Bryan officiating. In-
terment followed in Roberta City Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Cameron Lee Miller
Died Nov. 11, 2014 Cameron Lee Miller, 19, of Winder, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014. Cameron had resided in Winder all of his life and was a member of Liberty Bible Church of Oakwood. He was a 2013 graduate of WinderBarrow High School and was a student at Lanier Tech. Survivors include his parents, Gretchen and Dana Miller of Winder; sisters, Natalie Miller and Hannah Miller, both of Winder; maternal grandparents, Charles and Deanne Unger of Buford; paternal grandparents, Eugene Miller of Rogersville, Tenn., and Mickii Ruscoe of Knoxville, Tenn.; special cousin, Matthew Unger of Dacula; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration of life service was held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Bill McKinney officiating. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Braxton Eli Morales Services for Braxton Eli Morales, infant son of Steven Morales and Brie Lee, were held Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Pastor Phillip Slaughter officiated. Survivors, in addition to his parents, are his brother, Breydon Morales; grandparents, Cecil and Margie Morales, and Lori Lee; aunts and uncles, Donnie Morales, Diana Cronic, Stacey Coverly, Rodney Morales, and Tracey Wheeler. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Annie Moss
Died Nov. 12, 2014 Annie L. Moss, 69, of Auburn, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014. A native of Gwinnett, County, she was the daughter of the late Hughes and Catheryn Virginia Mills Davis. Funeral services were
held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, in the chapel at Smith Funeral Home with the Revs. Jerry Barrett and Kenneth Barrett officiating. Burial followed at Barrow Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband; James Moss; children; Sammy Lee (Maria) Clark, Jimmy (Nickie) Clark, Dewayne (Tracy) Moss and Timothy Darrell (Alishia) Moss; brothers; George Davis, Ray Davis, Porter Davis and Lee Davis; eight grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Billy D. Palmer
Died Nov. 11, 2014 Billy D. Palmer, 85, of Bethlehem, formerly of Douglasville, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, W. D. and Mabel R. Palmer; sister, Claudie Mae Palmer Grainger; and brother-in-law, Frank Grainger. Survivors include his great-niece and caregiver, Tabatha Grainger; special nephew, Anthony Grainger; special niece, Sally Payne; other nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews; several cousins including Brenda Palmer of Newnan and Willene Anderson; his extended family, Connie Goins, Ronnie Colburn, Bonnie Brioso, Johnny and Alice Colburn, Marie Cash, Sabrina Colburn, Pam McKnight, Angie Tucker and Heather and Chris Gunn. Born Dec. 7, 1928, in Douglasville, he was a retired store clerk and member of
Second Baptist Church in Douglasville. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, at Second Baptist Church in Douglasville with Pastor Fred Blalock officiating. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford TThe Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Bobby Patterson
Died Nov. 16, 2014 Robert William “Bobby” Patterson, 76, of Flowery Branch, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Jory Sherwood officiated. Born in Atlanta on June 24, 1938, he was a son of the late Clerance and Alene Patterson. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and was a mechanic for C&M Auto. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Patterson was also preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Brenda Morris. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ann Patterson; sons and daughter-in-law, Billy Patterson of Flowery Branch and Dewayne and Barbara Patterson of Richmond, Va.; stepson, Joe Morris of Gainesville; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nine brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
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Dorcas Scroggins Saunders
Died Nov. 16, 2014 Dorcas “Dot” Scroggins Saunders, 90, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Just two months shy of her 91st birthday, she joins her husband of 59 years, Robert Lawrence Saunders, who died in 2002. We are all so grateful and appreciative of the thoughts and prayers the last few weeks as she completed her journey to Heaven. Per her prearranged wishes, her body will be donated to The University of Alabama in Birmingham Medical School for medical research. A memorial will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at First Presbyterian Church in Gulf Shores, Ala., In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Dr. Dorcas Scroggins Saunders Scholarship, Auburn University Foundation, 3084 Haley Center, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, or to the Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35805, or to a charity of your choice. Surviviors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Kathy Saunders of Winder; daughter and sonin-law, Penny and Sonny Eilert of Gulf Shores, Ala.; 92-year-old brother Robert Scroggins (Irene) of East Tallassee, Ala.; and grandchildren, Lee Robert Eilert and Robbie Elizabeth Eilert, both of Memphis, Tenn., and Foster Hyatt Saunders of Winder; and brothers-in-law Leon Mack of Pensacola, Fla., and Charles Saunders of Troy, Ala.; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Broadus Fred Smith
Died Nov. 16, 2014 Broadus Fred Smith, 88, of Jefferson, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Born in Pompano Beach, Fla., he was a son of the late William Edward Smith Sr., and the late Mary Frances Smoak Smith. He was a member of the Jefferson First Baptist Church and was a member of the Baraccas Sunday school class. He was retired from the United States Post Office and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William Edward Smith Jr. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Pat Smith; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Katherine and Dan VanNus, Ann and Bryan Jackson, all of Jefferson; grandchildren,
Dana VanNus (Ryan) Doss, Erin VanNus, Greg (Alexis) VanNus, Caroline Jackson (Thomas) Mott, Zachary Jackson and Hannah Jackson; great-grandchildren, Vann Doss and Ava VanNus. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Dr. Michael Helms officiating. Burial followed in Evans Memory Gardens in Jefferson. Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Sara Barnette Smith
Died Nov. 10, 2014 Sara Barnette Smith, 75, of Murrayville, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, after a long illness. Survivors include her husband, Johnny B. Smith Sr.; children, Bill, Valerie, Bo and Sally; stepchildren, Laura, Gail, Brad and Georgia; and two brothers and a sister. Born in Winder, she had lived in Athens for many years before moving to Lake Lanier upon her husband’s retirement. She was educated at Winder High School and the University of Georgia. She was a member of Gainesville First United Methodist Church. Sara retired from Nestle as a sales consultant. She was known throughout Northeast Georgia as the “Candy Lady.” A private family memorial service will be held later. In lieu of flowers, those desiring to may make their contributions in her memory to Yellow Creek Community Club, P.O. Box 166, Murrayville, GA 30564. Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Bert Haines Swor
Died Nov. 9, 2014 Bert Haines Swor, 63, of Statham, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the American Legion and the Marine Corps League. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam Roscoe and Dorothea Dunlap Swor. Survivors include his wife, Kim Glander Swor; sons, James Swor of Auburn and Shane Swor of Atlanta; brothers, Sam Swor, Don Swor and Mick Swor; and sister, Vickie Scribner. The family will host a private memorial at a later date. Smith Funeral Home,
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Mickey Ward
Died Nov. 12, 2014 Oley Milton “Mickey” Ward, 77, of Commerce, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014. Survivors include his sons, Oley Ward Jr., and Ray Ward, both of Panama City, Fla., and Robert Ward of Oklahoma; daughters, Donna (Kenny) Hooper of Commerce and Shawn (Ken) Abundez of Statham; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, with the Rev. Bill Trotter officiating. Interment followed in the Howington Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Hub Williamson
Died Nov. 17, 2014 Herbert Cleveland “Hub” Williamson, 76, of Oakwood, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a sudden illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Calvin Chatham and the Rev. James Ransom officiated. Born Feb. 18, 1938, in Jefferson, he was a son of the late Homer Williamson and Lillie Martin Williamson. He was a truck driver by profession all his life and retired from Fieldale Farms. He was a member of Chattahoochee Baptist Church, and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Williamson and Gene Williamson; and sisters, Laura Dean Williams
and Betty Davenport. Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 59 years, Sylvia Williamson; sons and daughters-in-law, Mitch and Debbie Williamson of Flowery Branch and Chad and Catherine Williamson of Oakwood; son and friend, Tim Williamson and Shelia Smith of Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Chris Hall of Flowery Branch; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Bradley and Joanne Williamson of Gainesville; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Larry Orin Wilson
Died Nov. 11, 2014 Larry Orin Wilson, 67, of Hoschton, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014. Born in Fort Payne, Ala., he was one of 13 siblings and a son of the late Charles Rayburn Wilson and the late Julia Vester Hill Wilson. He was a well-known folk artist specializing in pottery. He attended New Beginnings Pentecostal Outreach Church in Jefferson. He was also preceded in death by six siblings. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Wilson; daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Russ Tanner of Dacula and Stephanie and Devin Snapp of Braselton; grandchildren, Laci Tanner, Joshua Tanner, Destiny Snapp and Tristan Snapp; six siblings; and a number of other relatives. A memorial service was held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at New Beginnings Pentecostal Outreach Church in Jefferson with the Rev. Wayne Norris officiating. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Cross Pointe Mill Creek is a new church in the community with people just like you that meets at Mill Creek High School Sundays at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Lead Pastor James Merritt is launching a new sermon series entitled, “Thankful” starting this week. Cross Pointe Mill Creek offers compelling programming for infants, pre-school, children and student ministries during both worship hours alongside an engaging adult worship experience. Come experience a new church where you will feel at home. You can find more information at cpmillcreek.org, or www. facebook.com/cpmillcreek. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23. The first Sunday of Advent will be at 11 a.m. on Nov. 30. On Dec. 6, a chicken stew and chili dinner fundraiser will be held from 4- 7 p.m. Dine in and enjoy all you can eat for $7. Take out a quart for $7. First Sunday Communion will be Dec. 7 with the worship service at 11 a.m. An open house will be held at the parsonage. See CHURCH NEWS, 7A
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TV crews come out for weather Somewhere in grade school, I learned water freezes at 32 degrees. If the temperature outside is below 32 degrees, there is a good chance that if there is precipitation, it may be or become frozen. How easy is that? The people at television stations don’t think we are that smart. As I wrote this, really cold weather was being forecast. I can predict if there is a snowflake or a frozen droplet of sleet between Macon and the North Carolina line, a live TV truck will be there to show it to us. The newest toy in the TV station arsenal is a van with one camera mounted facing forward and another pointed at a TV reporter sitting in the back seat. The crews will drive until they find the elusive snowflake. I love when they decide to drive the van around despite warnings from the transportation people that the roads are icing and dangerous. The rules don’t apply to the people in the action alive mobile Doppler snow-seeking van. Every year, it gets cold. When it gets cold, you turn your furnace on. If it doesn’t work, you call somebody to fix it. If the wait is a few days, you go down to the big-box store and buy a heater. Chances are, some man or woman from a TV station will interview you if you walk out with a box emblazoned with the word “heater” on it. It is the same interview every year. If you put the heater too close to your blanket, your draperies or something else in your house, you may catch your home on fire. If you think TV stations like snowflakes, they really like fires. There is a blog about news coverage in Atlanta called “Live Apartment
Harris Blackwood Fire.” An apartment fire is the holy grail of TV news coverage. The other passion of a TV station is a dog. I believe if the moon landing took place today, they would cut away from a live shot from the moon to show something about a dog. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love dogs. If there is a tripleaxe murder and police arrived and found three dead people and one live dog wandering around, the dog will become the story. Who will take care of the dog? Will he be put up for adoption? Don’t let us be bothered about the three victims; let’s focus on the dog. Why do these things happen? Because they will generate viewers, and that’s the mother’s milk of the TV business. Folks know water will freeze, pipes will burst, roads with ice and snow are slick, but we want to hear somebody on TV tell us again and again. If there is the slightest hint of bad weather or a lonesome dog, you can expect the crew from one of the stations to be headed your way. If the Doppler Superduper radar has the first hint of some kind of adverse weather, they will interrupt programming to bring you flake-by-flake coverage. OK, remember, water freezes at 32 degrees, put another log on the fire and take a nap. Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.
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Chainsaws not meant for everyone My husband is like a relentless teenager. When he wants something, he persists until it’s easier for me to say “yes” just to get him out of my hair. So it was with the chainsaw he set his heart on. It is the one I wrote about previously. Like any parent of a relentless teenager, I said “no” firmly at first. This is what I do when I still have the energy to resist his persistence. As the months wore on and he wore on my nerves, I took to saying nothing. I ignored it and left the room. After a year of his constant campaign, I tried a different tack. The one parents used when they are knowingly warning of potential disaster. After all, I am a Southern country girl and I was taught early to fear God and a chainsaw. “My friend Charlie’s neighbor was cutting up a tree in his yard that fell during a storm. The chainsaw kicked back on him, hit an artery in his leg,
Ronda Rich and he bled out before the paramedics could get there.” I paused for a beat. “He was only 48.” He rolled his eyes. “I know to be careful,” he said. This is what all teenagers tell their parents just after they have rolled their eyes. So, Tink, being as wily as a teenager, decided to reroute his path around me and get my family on his side. This isn’t hard to do. They always take his side and, usually, they all begin sharing stories of my unreasonableness. But this time was different. “I want to get a chainsaw,” he said to Rodney, knowing his brother-inlaw is his No. 1 ally. Like teenagers do, he threw a
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Thanksgiving is here and Christmas is just around the corner. As we approach this time of year our crime rate seems to go up. Thieves know that people are buying Christmas gifts and placing them under the Christmas tree. We probably will see a rise in residential burglaries. Packages are being delivered and placed on front porches, easy pickings for thieves. Some areas have neighborhood watch programs, where neighbors look out for one another. You don’t have to be in a program to do this. If you see suspicious activity, please call 911 and report it. You don’t have to meet with a deputy, but describe the suspicious nature of the call and request a deputy be sent to your area. Get a good description of the vehicle or person to report to 911. If you will be away for the holidays and you need extra patrol around your residence, call us and we can assist with this. Be aware of telephone scams, letter scams, computer scams, etc. These incidents occur multiple times daily to people. Don’t be scammed by someone telling you that you will be locked up because you didn’t answer a subpoena. Don’t be scammed by someone calling you and representing themselves to be the IRS and you owe them money, when you know you don’t owe them money. Don’t be scammed by a letter telling you that you owe college loans to a college you have never heard of. Don’t be scammed by someone asking you to get a Green Dot Money Card and put money on it and give them the code. These are just a few examples of different scams we have took reports on. When shopping or even when home, keep your vehicles locked. Don’t leave pocketbooks, cell phones, wallets,
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your side. Now I know why Tink likes it so much. That toned him down for a couple of days, but he started back up again. And like any worn-out parent would do, I caved. “OK. But it has to be a small one. A training chainsaw.” We walked into our local hardware store. Miss Hazel said, “Well, hello there! What are you two lookin’ for today?” “Tink wants a chainsaw,” I said. Her smile vanished. “Ohhh, they’re dangerous,” she said. “You gotta be careful with them things.” Tink got the message. “I’m going to be really careful,” he promised as he studied the instruction book. We should be this fortunate with all teenagers. Still, y’all pray for us. 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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look at me saying, “Dadah!” No sooner were the words out of his mouth than Rodney grabbed his pants leg, pulled it up, and said, “Let me show you the scars I have from a chainsaw. Here’s one, there’s one and, oh, that one? That one was a really bad ‘un. That ‘un should’va killed me.” Like any smart teenager, Tink retreated quickly. If he couldn’t have reinforcements, he definitely didn’t want me to have any. A couple of days later, he said to Louise, “She won’t let me have a chainsaw.” Louise stands by Tink like Billy Graham stands by the Bible. “Rodney!” Louise hollered. “Come here and show Tink all your scars from a chainsaw.” Tink’s face paled. “They’re dangerous,” she said. I clapped my hands with joy and laughed. It feels good when everyone’s on
cash, guns or other valuables in your vehicles. Even if you lock the doors, thieves will bust the windows to get to those valuables. Also, ladies if you are at the mall shopping, be aware of your surroundings as you go to your car. Ask Mall Security to watch for you to get to your car if you are uncomfortable. Keep your car alarm where you can activate it if you see something that is not right. Most of the time, the alarm will draw attention and the bad guy or girl won’t hang around. I have written other articles in reference to being victimized and you probably get tired of hearing this. However, I share these things with you again because we don’t want you to become victims. These thieves have nothing to do but figure out how to steal from someone, they sure don’t work. We will continue to educate our citizens in an attempt to prevent that victimization. Share this information with your friends and relatives who may not read the paper. On a more positive note. Let me share with you some of the things we have accomplished for the past two years here at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. We offered six gun safety courses in 2013 and five gun safety courses in 2014 to the citizens of Jackson County. We start the morning in the classroom with Probate Judge Sherry Moore talking about carry permits and the law. Then our instructor talks about guns, gun safety and we eventually go to the firing range to practice shooting. We offer these classes free of charge to the citizens, you just have to furnish your weapon and ammo. We will start these classes back up in the spring of 2015. Call to get on the waiting list. With the help of certified instructors from State Probation and State Parole, we have hosted two women’s self-defense classes – one in 2013 and one in 2014. We will offer this class again in 2015.
This year, we are proud to say we started our CHAMPS Program in our schools. CHAMPS is Choosing Healthy Attitudes and Methods Promoting Safety. These classes are taught to all fifth grade students in the County Schools and we would hope eventually to expand this to the city schools. This CHAMPS Program is offered at no cost to the School System. Drug funds are used to pay for this education for our kids. We recently hosted a Church Safety Program to prepare congregations for possible disruption in their church. This class was attended by not only people from churches in Jackson County, but we had request from neighboring counties to also attend this meeting. We have had two major events in 2013 and 2014, assemblies in our high schools and a program in the community to educate our young people about Choices and the consequences of Choices, such as using drugs and/ or alcohol. We are currently planning another event for our schools for 2015. We have participated in several drug take back days with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and also Keep Jackson County Beautiful. Remember, we have a drug drop box located in our jail, right inside the first set of doors. You can drop unused medication in this box 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No one will approach you and no questions will be asked of you. All classes that are offered through the Sheriff’s Office are available to the citizens of Jackson County at no cost. As your Sheriff, it is our duty as law enforcement to educate our citizens about what we do and also what goes on in our County. As public safety employees, we work for you, the taxpayers. I will remind you all that we have an anonymous tip line at the Sheriff’s Office. You can dial 706-367-3784. On behalf of the Sheriff’s Office, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Be safe always and God Bless! Janis
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The church Christmas party will be held Dec. 10 in the fellowship hall. Orders for the fundraisers for Pastor Marvin Mason’s mission trip are being taken online or given to Nancy Little through Nov. 29. 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 Feeding the Multitude, an annual community Thanksgiving dinner and holiday giveaway, is Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Jefferson Civic Center, for those from Jackson, Barrow, Banks and surrounding counties who may be struggling to make ends meet and carrying out certain duties for their children and families. Hot, delicious meals will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and there will be clothes, health products, toiletries and other supplies available for those who are in need. New Beginnings Church is located at 708 State St., in Commerce, is helping sponsor the Feed the Multitudes event. Contact organizers Regina Bush at 706-247-1984 or Porsha Williams at 678-763-8525. sss A women’s study group is now meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Arbor Pointe Church to read and study Lysa TerKeurst’s book “The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands.” Arbor Pointe Church is located in the Towne Center Plaza at 115 Towne Center Parkway, Hoschton. For more
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information, visit www. arborpointe.org or email admin@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. With Pastors Mike McGuire and Joey Durmire, the congregation is currently meeting in the chapel of Lawson Funeral Home, located at 4532 Highway 53 in Hoschton. Contact the church office at 706658-0300 . sss Union Baptist Church in Winder will host a chicken stew starting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The event is free and open to everyone. Union Baptist Church is located at 527 Union Church Road in Winder. Call 770-867-7273 or visit www.unionbaptistwinder. org sss First Baptist Church will have a Thanksgiving Day 5K race on Nov. 27 to raise funds for the church’s food pantry. All proceeds from the Turkey Can Run will go to help feed those in need in Jackson County. The race starts at 8 a.m. with packet pickup starting at 7 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The entry fee is $10 plus five canned good items collected the morning of the race (recommended canned items: green beans, jelly, corn, pasta sauce, peanut butter and peas). Late registration after Nov. 21 is $15 plus 15 canned good items. Payment by Nov. 21 guarantees a T-shirt. To register, go to the church office or register online at www. fbcjefferson.org. Send Church News to editor@clickthepaper.com
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National Collection Week for gift-filled shoeboxes being assembled for Operation Christmas Child — the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind — is continuing through Nov. 24, and Crossview Church in Hoschton is one of the relay sites for the Samaritan’s Purse project. On a recent Saturday morning, volunteers at Crossview Church began stuffing shoeboxes with the toiletries, toys and other
items which the congregation has been collecting all year. Participating was Buster and Edith Puckett, Janet Ashworth, Louise Childers, Vivian Youngblood, Claudine and Ellinburg. Pat Veal, church coordinator of the effort again this year, becomes emotional when talking about how children in foreign countries gather for the distribution of the shoe-
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Tippin’ Off: Mill Creek boys and girls strong in tune-up games BY KYLE FUNDERBURK
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HOSCHTON -- The Mill Creek girls’ basketball team hosted Parkview for a preseason scrimmage game, last Thursday. Instead of a full game, the scrimmage was split into four 8-minute long games. Parkview won the first game 15-7, but Mill Creek won the last three 12-4, 13-9 and 8-6. Game one was tight for the first four minutes with both teams exchanging points until Mill Creek’s Madison Phillips tied the game at 7-7. The rest belonged to Parkview as they finished on an 8-0 run to win 15-7. Game two was more one-sided. The Lady Hawks jumped out to an early 4-0 lead with a layup by Katie Kenerly and a pair of free throws by Anna Basile. Parkview fought back to tie the game at 4-4 with only a few minutes left. Then, Kenerly took the game over, scoring the final eight points of the game, capped off with a steal and layup to extend the lead to 12-4. She led the team with 10 points for the entire scrimmage. Mill Creek continued the good play throughout most of game three as they opened up with a 9-2 run led by Meredith Schulte and Aizha Ross. HowCharles Phelps The Paper ever, the Lady Hawks weren’t able to put the game Mill Creek’s Tatum Ragsdale takes a shot against Parkview High School away quickly as Parkview outscored them 7-5 in the game’s final minutes to make it a close 13-9 during the Lady Hawks’ scrimmage game last Thursday. Lady Hawks’ win.
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Mill Creek opened with a similar run in game four. Scoring was more scarce but the Lady Hawks still had a big 8-1 lead late in the game. But, Parkview scored the last five points including the last one on a buzzer-beating shot to make the score closer than the game seemed at 8-6. Behind Kenerly’s 10 points, Schulte scored six points while Phillips and Tatum Ragsdale scored five for the entire scrimmage. Mill Creek 57, Parkview 49 The Mill Creek boys’ basketball team gained a lot of closegame experience during its preseason scrimmage game against Parkview last Thursday. The game was close the entire way until the Hawks finished on an 8-0 run to win 57-49. Until the final minute, neither team led by more than six points and the game featured 13 lead changes. Mill Creek began the game with four quick points, but once Parkview started scoring, the Hawks couldn’t keep much separation between themselves and the opponent. The Hawks managed to open up a six-point lead late in the first quarter after a 3-pointer from Ryan Debos, but Parkview had a five-point swing to end the quarter down 15-14. Parkview gained its first lead in the second quarter, but it quickly faded and was followed up with nine lead changes. A 3-pointer by Shaheim Powell gave Mill Creek a 25-23 lead and some breathing room during the exchange, but it lasted
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Jefferson bounces Franklin Co., 38-7, host Dodge Co. in round 2 showdown tomorrow BY CHARLES PHELPS
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JEFFERSON – With freezing temperatures, it took a little time for the Jefferson Dragons’ offense to warm up during its Class AAA state playoff opener against the Franklin County Lions. But, once it was primed, it showed it wasn’t going to be stopped. The Dragons’ offense scored on its first six possessions en rout to a dominant 38-7 first-round victory, last Friday at Jefferson Memorial Stadium. The No. 1-seeded Dragons (11-0) host the No. 3-seed Dodge County Indians from Region 1-AAA tomorrow night in the second round. Jefferson head coach Ben Hall said the offense was a “little rusty” coming out of the gate. After a few incompletions and a holding call, which negated a Sammy Williams 26-yard touchdown run, the Dragons settled for a Gage Lawson 32-yard field Doug Chellew The Paper goal and a 3-0 lead on the game’s Jefferson wide receiver T.J. Skelton leaps for the end zone during last Friday’s 38-7 opening possession. After that, the performance first-round victory over the Franklin County Lions. was near perfection. “We had a few drops and that’s much in the first half. drive and it was a good win.” to be expected,” Hall said. “That’s the “The defense played well. The ofThe Dragons’ offense picked up first time we’ve thrown the ball that fense started clicking after the first 19 first-half first downs, and finished with 21 for the game. Jefferson was led by senior quarterback Evan Shirreffs’ 200 passing yards and two touchdowns. He threw the ball 23 times in the first half. “We definitely did what we wanted to do besides that first little mishap on the first drive,” Shirreffs said. “We wanted to put it to them quick and make a statement for the rest of the playoffs and the teams we play.” He connected with senior wide receiver T.J. Skelton five times for 78 yards and two touchdowns. Like Williams, Skelton had a 26-yard touchdown called back in the first half. “It was in Coach Hall’s game plan to pass the ball a lot because of how the defense was playing at the beginning of the game,” Skelton explained. “So, we just executed well.” He said the cold weather didn’t affect any passes his way, instead, it’s just about “pass and execute.” “We just (didn’t) let the cold affect our focus,” he said. “We just stayed focused and (caught) the ball. That was about it.” Senior Dalton Hill hauled in three catches for 42 yards and Rodney Carr snagged four catches for 44 yards. Doug Chellew The Paper
Jefferson running back Colby Wood runs in a touchdown during last Friday’s 38-7 first-round victory over the Franklin County Lions.
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The Commerce Tigers’ cheerleading squad celebrates after winning the state championship in Columbus. BY CHARLES PHELPS
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COLUMBUS — For firstyear Commerce cheerleading head coach Beverly Mansfield, last Saturday’s Class A Public Finals for the state championship was the culmination of her squad’s dedication, hard work and perseverance paying off after a grueling 2014 season. The Commerce Tigers’ cheerleading squad outlasted and triumphed over the state’s best, bringing home the Class
A Public state championship, posting a score of 272, besting second-place Trion High School by 30 points. “As we were waiting for them (the judges) to call out the top-four teams, I was thinking about how much these girls worked this season,” Mansfield explained, “and that even if we didn’t win, I was so proud of them and their performance. “When they announced that we had won, all I could
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Hawks bounced by Grayson BY COLIN HUBBARD
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HOSCHTON – Mill Creek has arguably had its best year in team history, yet it wasn’t good enough to get past the Grayson Rams, as the Hawks went down 24-6 at home in the first round of the Class AAAAAA state playoffs, last Friday. Grayson (10-1) entered the game allowing just eight points and 56 yards on the ground per game. Mill Creek (7-4) came in averaging a league-leading 308 yards on the ground and nearly 47 points per game. On paper, it was set to be an outstanding matchup, but from the first snap it was the Rams’ defense that had the edge. The Rams held the Hawks to just 70 yards of total offense through three quarters. Mill Creek star running
back Jonathan Hawkins was held to just 37 yards on 10 attempts. Hawkins suffered an apparent lower-leg injury right before halftime, which limited him to just one carry in the second half. Grayson standout defensive end and University of Georgia commit Justin Young wreaked havoc with the Mill Creek offensive line, recording a sack which improved his season total to 17. He also added eight solo tackles, two for a loss. “This was a team effort,” Young said. “It wasn’t just me contributing, it was our entire team working hard and fighting for every yard. I played [OK] but I still have things that I need to work on moving forward. Mill Creek is a really good football team, so to come out here and beat them the way we did, I feel very happy
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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.
Jefferson, Jackson County, Mill Creek and Commerce High School all begin the 2014-15 basketball season this weekend. Jackson County begins the season Friday night at home against Madison County High School. Jefferson host its annual Tabo Tip-Off Tournament beginning this Saturday. Jefferson plays Cambridge High School at 8:30 p.m., while Mill Creek plays Riverwood High School at 5:30 p.m.The Lady Dragons play at 7 p.m. Commerce boys and girls open the season at Habersham Central High School on Saturday at 6 p.m.
Reunion Golf and Country Club is hosting its annual Toys for Tots charity tournament on Saturday, Dec. 6 with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Registration for the four-person team event closes Monday, Dec. 1 at noon, $25 for annual pass holders, or $49 for a non-annual pass holder. All players must bring a new unwrapped toy for donation to the local Toys for Tots charity. Online registration only. Contact John Greene at John.Greene@Reuniongolfclub. com to register your team.
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Continued from 1B Freshman running back Colby Wood carried the ball five times for 37 yards and two touchdowns. And Williams picked up 42 yards on six carries and one touchdown. After the Lawson field goal to start the game, the Dragons got on track as Shirreffs found Skelton on a 31-yard touchdown strike to extend the lead to 10-0. The duo wasn’t finished as Shirreffs then connected with Skelton for a 20-yard passand-catch touchdown on the Dragons’ next possession with 1:49 left in the first quarter to bump the lead to 17-0. The second quarter belonged to the Dragons’ ground attack as Williams found the end
zone from a yard away to propel the Dragons’ lead to 24-0 with 8:37 left until halftime. Then, Wood scored on back-to-back 11yard runs to set the score at 38-0 headed in to halftime. After a scoreless third quarter, Franklin County got on the board when Dylan Smith scored a 32-yard touchdown with 10:24 left in the game. Franklin County was led by running back Conner Williams, who rushed for a game-high 93 yards on 21 carries. Quarterback Tyrique David rushed for 64 yards on 12 carries. “They (Dodge County) are a physical football team and we have to work hard to get through another round,” Hall explained. “It is survive and advance for us now, and our kids our excited for the opportunity to play another game.”
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Local swim teams making waves early in the season BY CHARLES PHELPS
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GAINESVILLE – Jefferson junior Camille Porter finished second in the 50-yard freestyle (26.28) and 100-yard freestyle (56.81) to lead the Jefferson Dragons’ swim team to a strong showing, last Saturday at Frances Meadows Aquatic Center. She was also part two third-place finishing relay teams (400-yard freestyle and 200-yard medley) for the Dragons. Freshman Haley Bartoletta finished second in the 500-yard freestyle race (5:42.74), fourth in the 200-yard individual medley (2:22.34) and was part of the third-place finishing 400-yard freestyle relay team. Sophomore Ryan Childress finished second in the 100-yard backstroke (1:06.22) and ninth in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:23.96), two spots behind teammate Heather Perry. Childress was part of both third-place finishing relay teams as well. The Dragons’ boys squad also flexed its muscle as senior Jacob Musgrove took first place in the 500-yard freestyle race (5:25.51). Sophomore Cole Holbrook (5:45.65) finished in sixth place. Musgrove also finished fourth in the 200-yard individual medley race (2:11.76).
Holbrook notched a fifth-place finish in the 100-yard butterfly race (1:01.28) as well. Freshman C.J. Guzman finished in eighth place (1:02.66). Guzman also finished in 12th place in the 200-yard individual medley race. The boys’ relay teams finished in fourth place in the 400-yard freestyle relay race and placed seventh in the 200-yard medley relay. Haley Reinhardt led the first-year Jackson County Panthers’ swim team, racking up a pair of fifth-place finishes (500-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke). Devon Reinhardt finished two spots behind her sister in the 500yard freestyle (6:47.75). The Panthers’ relay team finished 17th in the 200-yard medley relay race. The Commerce Tigers’ swim team also put together a strong showing, led by Kate Massey. She picked up a fourth-place finish in the 100-yard fly stroke (1:05.45) and a fifth-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle race (2:13.05). She was also part of the relay teams which finished in ninth and 12th place. Ashley Harold finished in 12th and 14th place in the 100-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke. Jessie Pritchett finished 15th in the 100yard breaststroke race.
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TOP: Mill Creek senior Kyle Beverly dawns his Young Harris College gear after signing his letter to play lacrosse for the college beginning in the fall of 2015. BOTTOM: Flanked by her parents, Jackson County senior Ashlyn Loudermilk signs her letter to play college basketball at Emmanuel College. Congratulations to all the local players on their signings.
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Continued from 1B think about was how amazing it feels to be on top and know that all the long hours we put in practicing every day was worth it. I also thanked God for giving these girls the ability to do all they do, and for giving my assistant coach Katlin Flint and I the knowledge to coach them to a victory.” Before the squad took the floor, she told them to “go out there and have fun.”
“I kept telling my seniors over and over to ‘enjoy every moment of it’ because this would be the last time they performed on the state floor,” Mansfield said. “I told them that ‘we had already put in the hard work and now it was time (to) have fun and perform.’” In the Class AAA finals, the Jefferson Dragons’ cheerleading squad finished in sixth place, 39 points behind winner Calhoun High School (277). In the co-ed competition finals, which is a mixture of all classifications throughout the state, Mill Creek High School finished in seventh place with
The Grayson Rams’ defense sacks Mill Creek quarterback Daniel David during the Hawks’ 24-6 loss, last Friday, during the first round of the Class AAAAAA state playoffs.
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Continued from 1B with the way we played.” After the Hawks held the Rams to a field goal, they came out flat on offense and quickly punted the ball right back to the Rams’ offense. The Hawks’ defense, led by senior Tyler Vernon, stiffened up, forcing a short drive by the Rams. The Hawks were in prime position to convert a fourthand-1 deep inside Rams’ territory, but a costly false start backed them up five yards making it a tough fourth-and-6. The Hawks elected to keep the offense on the field, but failed to convert as Young sacked quarterback Daniel David. On the ensuing drive, the Rams were driving in Hawks’ territory when Mill Creek safety Chase Turner picked off Chase Brice on a miraculous one-handed interception at the Hawks’ own 10-yard line. Mill Creek failed to convert the turnover in to points and punted the ball back to Grayson’s Jordan Hayes who took the punt 72 yards for a touchdown to put the Rams up 10-0 with 8:27 remaining in the second quarter. Two drives later, after a Tyler Voyles’ sack, the Rams were forced to punt from their own 10-yard line, but the Hawks squandered the opportunity for great
SCRIMMAGE temporarily as a Mill Creek defender fouled Parkview’s Brian Edge on a layup. Edge made the foul shot to complete the three-point play and regain the lead. The game continued to be back and forth until the halftime buzzer went off with the Hawks up 29-28. Parkview kept pace with Mill Creek early in the third quarter, but the Hawks were able to capitalize on a few mistakes to jump out to a 37-31 lead. Parkview didn’t stay down and after tightening the game, Edge made a 3-pointer in the final seconds of the quarter to shrink the Hawks’ margin back one point. The game remained close for the opening moments of the fourth quarter and a Parkview layup tied the game at 49-49. Then, the Hawks took over and were perfect the rest of the game. Christian Mancillas scored six points on the Hawks’ game-ending 8-0 run to seal the victory. Powell led the Hawks with 11 points with
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won the special teams battle. Jordan Hayes’ punt return touchdown really set the tone for us early. I couldn’t be more proud of the way we played tonight.” The Hawks’ offense came to life in the fourth quarter, but it was too little, too late. The Hawks got on the board late in the fourth as David got the offense down to the 6-yard line on a 47yard completion to Braden Canamare, which set up a 6-yard touchdown run by senior running back Brian Efianayi on the ensuing play. “Grayson has a very good team, and to beat a team like this, you have to bring your ‘A’ game,” Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis stated. “We had some miscues early on and could just never recover from them. “Too many mental mistakes against a good football team is a recipe for disaster. I have to give credit to Grayson. It just wasn’t our night.” David finished the night connecting on 13 of 33 passes for 139 yards and an interception. He also added 29 yards on the ground on 16 attempts. “We, the offense, did not execute whatsoever,” David explained. “The defense did their job and kept us in the game to give us opportunities to put points on the board, and we couldn’t do it. “Its been more than an honor to play at Mill Creek. These coaches have done everything to me. I just cannot believe it’s all over.”
Mancillas was right behind him with 10 points. Chase Lochran added nine points, while Scotty Chaowick and Davion Clark each scored eight. The boys’ team begins the regular season on Saturday in Jefferson as part of the Tabo Thanksgiving Tip-off Tournament. They play Riverwood High School at 5:30 p.m. The tournament goes through next Saturday and the Hawks will play next Tuesday and next Saturday as part of the tournament. The girls begin the regular season in South Forsyth next Monday, Tuesday and Saturday as part of the South Forsyth Thanksgiving Tournament. They play Douglass High School on Monday at 2 p.m. They play Tuesday at noon and Saturday at 4:30 p.m. with the opponents to be determined. After the tournaments, both squads go on the road in region play against Duluth and Collins Hill High School. The first home game for the Hawks will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. when Mill Creek takes on region rival Meadowcreek High School.
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field position by muffing the ball at midfield, which gave the ball back to Grayson. The Hawks’ defense held the Rams on the drive, keeping the score 10-0 at halftime. After a quick three-andout series by Mill Creek, Brice connected with wide receiver Cedric Asseh three times on the Rams’ drive before finding him for a 14-yard touchdown strike, giving the Rams a commanding 17-0 lead midway through the third quarter. “We just took what the defense gave us and executed,” Brice said. “I could have made a few more smarter decisions with the ball, but overall, I feel like I played good enough to win, and that’s exactly what we did.” Brice led Grayson, completing 11 of 20 passes for 101 yards. He also ran the ball for 40 yards and a touchdown. “It was a tough draw, having to come out here and play a really good Mill Creek team,” Grayson head coach Mickey Conn said. “We have a lot of size and speed on our defense, and they came out and dominated the line of scrimmage, and that’s what you have got to have to win. “Offensively, we made big plays in the second half. In the third quarter, I felt like we settled in to the game and attacked some of the defense’s weaknesses and made plays. We also
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Learning salute for stage Jefferson Community Theatre actors instructed in military ways By FARAH BOHANNON
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United States Army Sgt. Johnmicheal French, out of the Commerce recruiting office, took the time out of his busy schedule to instruct the young men who are performing in the upcoming Jefferson Community Theatre play, “Biloxi Blues.” Sherry Aquino’s son, John, is one of the actors in the play so the Jefferson Community Theatre board member and proud mom took things a step forward to make this play as authentic as possible. Aquino is in charge of the publicity at the Jefferson Community Theatre and she works to ensure the plays are entertaining and accurate. “Biloxi Blues” is a semi-autobiographical play by Neil Simon that portrays the conflict of Sgt. Merwin J. Toomey and Arnold Epstein, one of many privates enlisted in the military stationed in Biloxi, Miss. It is seen through the eyes of Eugene Jerome, one of the soldiers. “Biloxi Blues” is the second chapter in what is known as his Eugene trilogy, following “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and preceding “Broadway Bound.” Aquino said that ensuring the young men in the play are acting out what life was really like while stationed at boot camp is important, especially for the audience members who may have experienced it themselves. She wants those watching the play to directly relate to the performance and not see it as inaccurate. “I decided to call the Army recruiting center in Commerce to see if we could borrow someone to show the boys some salutes and other moves that are common in the Army,” said Aquino. “We are so grateful for Johnmichael’s willingness to walk them through a few things since he knows what he is talking about.” Sgt. French watched the boys act out a scene from the play where the sergeant has his soldiers lined up, and is giving them a tough reminder about the lack of luxury and relaxation at boot camp. Many of the soldiers were nervous and did not answer their senior officer with an appropriate “HO”, so the scene was very intense. There is a lot of cursing, yelling and correction during this scene, and French said that the acting was on point.
“There is a lot of cursing and a lot of yelling, so that part is very accurate,” said French. “He really does sound like a sergeant.” The first Army stance that French taught the boys was “at ease.” This position is between “attention” and “standing easy.” It allows no relaxation, but can be maintained without strain for a longer time than the position of attention. Heels are 10 inches apart, the arms are behind the back, stretched to their full extent, and the back of the right hand is in the palm of the left. The thumbs are crossed right over left and the fingers are together and extended. Weight is distributed evenly on both feet. “Attention” was also taught by French, where the soldiers are ready for commands. Soldiers must be alert and exactness in this position is important. Heels must be together and in line, where the feet are turned to make a 30 degree angle. The body is alert and square to the front. “Stand easy” is a more relaxed position where the soldiers are able to move, but still not allowed to talk. There is also a scene in the play where the soldiers must drop and perform several push-ups. French showed them how to look coordinated while dropping to the ground and how to perform a correct push-up. He emphasized the importance of not slouching the hips too low or holding them up too high. French also taught them how to salute correctly. The proper way to salute is to raise the right hand until the tip of the forefinger touches the outer edge of the right eyebrows. He also taught those who wear glasses to allow the right forefinger to touch the headgear slightly above and to the right of the eye. The fingers are together, straight and the thumb is snug along the hand and in line with the fingers. It is important not to slap the side of the leg after saluting — it is a sharp, quiet move. French then showed the actors how Army soldiers walk and which foot to lead with depending on the situation. On Monday, Nov. 24, the young men will receive militarystyle haircuts for the play which will be presented Jan. 15-18, 2015, at Jefferson High School’s William Martin Duncan Performing Arts Center. For more information about the Jefferson Community Theatre, visit www.jeffersoncommunitytheatre.com or call 706-367-5714.
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From left to right: Jake Rosenberger (playing Don Carney), Dylan Gearin (playing Joseph Wykowski), Ethan Strong (playing James Hennessey), John Aquino (playing Eugene Morris Jerome), First Class Sergeant Jonmichael French, Alex Dye (playing Arnold Epstein), Brian Willis (playing Roy Selridge) and William Martin (playing Sgt. Merwin J. Toomey).
‘Friends of Olivia’ toy drive gets support from Heritage Academy Heritage Academy is known for its students working and serving in the community. At the beginning of each year, the Beta Club and National Honor Society work together to choose a charity to benefit from their annual fall costume party. Headmaster David Douglas and club sponsor Amy Pace help
Ill teenagers, who may be hard to buy for, are being helped them choose a charity in the local community. Mrs. Pace appreciates the students and how they want to give back and serve. This year they chose the “Friends of Olivia Toy Drive.” David Wenaas, Beta
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L-R: Amy Pace, National Honor Society and Beta Club sponsor; David Wenaas, Beta Club president; Olivia King, Beta Club member and Founder of Friends of Olivia; and Cydney Opolka, National Honor Society president
Club president, and Cydney Opolka, National Honor Society president, along with the other officers worked diligently to support this project. Through the event, the students collected two large totes full of toys as well as $275 to purchase additional gifts. Cydney helped collect donations and distribute toys for last year’s drive. She had the chance to hand out presents to the children at Northeast Georgia’s Pediatric Floor so this year it was easy to choose the charity that she had so enjoyed being a part of the year before. The charity was started by Olivia King, a senior at the school and a member of Beta Club. She is aware of how hard it is to be in the hospital over Christmas. Olivia has Cystic Fibrosis and has received two liver transplants at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Many of her Christ-
mas seasons have been spent at the hospital. She started the charity three years ago to help all kids but mostly teenagers. “It’s easy for the little ones to have presents but teenagers aren’t always so easy to buy for and are missed on the list,” says Olivia. The charity took off the first year and the toys are distributed for Christmas to the various pediatrics floors at five of the local regional hospitals. She says she is honored that her charity was chosen this year. “I am amazed at the heart of people that want to help but I am always amazed at the heart of my friends that want to be a part and share my vision,” said Olivia. For more information on Heritage Academy, visit the website at www.heritagea. org or email sreed@heritagea.org. For more information on Friends of Olivia Toy Drive, visit her Facebook page at Friends of Olivia or email at Oliviaking17@bellsouth.net
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Jefferson High School Theatre is state one-act champ By FARAH BOHANNON
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The Jefferson High School (JHS) theatre department won its first ever Georgia High School Association oneact play AAA State Championship on Saturday, Nov. 8, in Milledgeville at Baldwin High School. The theater department is led by Tammy Fisher, who said she is very proud of her students who worked very hard to win this prestigious award. The competition was tough, but that did not scare JHS away — it only motivated them more. Chandler Stephenson, a junior, won the award for Best Actor in AAA while portraying the main character of The Diviners, Buddy Layman. The Diviners is a play by Jim Leonard Jr., and it takes place in the fictional town of Zion, Ind., during the Great Depression era. The Jefferson High Theatre is presenting an encore production of the show at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20. Admission is free but please bring a toy or donation to be provided to Toys for Tots. The announcement of the encore showing was made during the Nov. 13 meeting of the Jefferson City Schools Board of Education during which the cast and crew was recognized along with drama teacher Tammy Fisher Stephenson said The Diviners has been his favorite show in which he has participated. The Diviners is the story of a disturbed young man, Layman, and his friendship with a preacher during the 1930’s. As a young boy, Layman almost drowned, which explains his fear of water. His mother passed away around the time of his tragedy, which only added to his dysfunctional personality. The two take a liking to one another and the play showcases their adventures together — which include attempts to break free from a long line of Kentucky preachers and even more attempts from Layman to eradicate his fear of water. Stephenson said he was pleasantly surprised when his name was announced as the winner of Best Actor and, due to his humble spirit, said that he would have never even come close to winning this award without his fellow cast. He said he could not stop smiling. “I told my parents that I could not stop smiling for hours after I received the award,” said Stephenson. “I honestly was not expecting to win. I saw the performance as a job that I needed to complete — a job that I love because I absolutely love drama. I never thought that I would be talented enough to win Best Actor, but I am very honored.” This was his third show, but his first official competition show. Winning Best Actor at his first competition has been a huge honor for Stephenson, even though he says his fellow cast was his backbone during the performance. This particular competition starts out where the actors must “set their set,” perform and “strike their set” in under 55 minutes. If the actors fail to meet these requirements, they will face point deductions. JHS completed everything in the al-
lotted time, so they did not undergo any issues. Stephenson said JHS was one of the smaller departments who participated in this competition. JHS followed Calhoun High School and the Davidson Fine Arts School, which Stephenson said were “fantastic” and “scary good.” He also said that everyone questioned whether those two schools were college groups due to their prowess. Instead of being intimidated and afraid to perform, Stephenson said he and his fellow cast members got into “the zone” and performed to the absolute best of their abilities. The other extremely talented groups gave JHS the motivation they needed to win. Everything went smoothly as JHS performed, and Stephenson obviously stood out to the judges who
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The cast and crew of The Diviners will present a Thursday encore of the championshop production; at L, Best Actor Chandler Stephenson with drama teacher Tammy Fisher.
were wowed by the performance. “They should have just given out a ‘Best Cast’ award instead,” said Stephenson. “Without the cast, I am nothing. I feed off of them and could not play my part without each one of them. Drama is a huge part of me, I just love it. I cannot wait to see where it takes me.” Stephenson says he is humble thanks to his mother, and says he got his sense of humor and wit from his father. Together, his parents
and brother have supported Stephenson throughout his journey in theater, and Stephenson says that their support has been priceless. Stephenson’s brother helps him practice his lines as well. Stephenson also said other inspirations have been his drama teacher, Tammy Fisher as well as Scott Price, the former JHS drama teacher. Together, these teachers have instilled something in Stephenson that inspires him to always better himself and others around him. Fisher’s enthusiasm
alone could inspire anyone off the street who walks into her classroom, so it is wonderful to think how much of a positive impact she has on her students who she interacts with on a regular basis. She is a professional, but is always sure to get onto her students’ levels to help them succeed. “Ms. Fisher is an amazing drama teacher,” said Stephenson. “If something bad happens, she knows how to pick us up and tell us to keep on going. She is extremely talented and educated in the drama field.” Fisher says that she is proud of Stephenson and is inspired by his humble spirit as well as his positive outlook on everything. “I am so excited for Chandler and the rest of the cast,” said Fisher. “The Best Actor award is such an honor and Chandler honestly deserved it. I am just so proud of him. He is a talented young man who works hard and will succeed in life. I enjoy teaching him and am excited to see where drama takes him.” The JHS theater department plans to perform the popular Broadway musical, Hairspray, in the spring of
2015. The advanced drama class will perform The Little Mermaid, junior edition, for the Jefferson students in elementary school in the spring as well, so there is a lot on the agenda for Stephenson and the other talented drama
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Workplace violence session. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office will present a Nov. 20 discussion about violence in the workplace. The session will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the training room of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals and company representatives interested in attending are asked to RSVP by calling 706-367-6001. Braselton Farmers Market. 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 Nov. 28. Visit www. downtownbraselton.com. One Stop Holiday Shop. The City of Hoschton is hosting a One Stop Holiday Shop from 4-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, at the Hoschton Depot. Stop in for some cider and samples as you shop for gifts and holiday décor. Participating in and being promoted at the special holiday shop-athome event will be Rodan and Fields, Adored Jewelry, Better Embellished, TeeTiny Designs, Simple Truth Designs, Creative Touch, Detorra Essential Oils, Origami Owl and more. “The City of Hoschton is excited to present their first One Stop Holiday Shop inside the Depot,” said Jennifer Kidd, who is coordinating special events for Hoschton. “We have a great group of vendors this year with some really neat gift ideas. The vendors will also have hot cider, finger foods and Christmas music to get you in the spirit.” Ribboncutting celebration. The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate with OC Roofing Systems from noon to 1 p. m. on Monday, Nov. 24. OC Roofing Systems is located at 3340 Highway 53 in Merchants Park in Hoschton. Christmas celebration. The Hoschton Women’s Civic Club will be hosting its annual Christmas event for area children on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Hoschton Depot. Rotary Reverse Raffle. The
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Time to insist alcoholic wife confronts, fixes problem Dear Carolyn: I understand what you often say with regard to always disapproving of your partner’s habits. But, what if your wife is a functional alcoholic? She drinks bottles of vodka every week (the jug bottles) and is drunk and passed out six nights out of seven. Guess what? I disapprove and I let her know it. We have three small kids so it’s not like I’m going anywhere. What am I supposed to do? I’m not going to tell her it’s OK. I’m not going to leave. So I tell her it’s wrong and it falls on deaf ears. I don’t harangue her about it. But when she complains about not being able to get up or always being tired (or whatever else), I am more than happy to remind her about the eight shots she did last night. She drinks alone, by the way.
Carolyn Hax I used to drink but she ruined it for me. I’m sure I sound disapproving and bitter, but if your significant other were falling-down drunk and slurring their words six nights out of seven, you might feel the same. — Drinker’s Partner Wait — what? “It’s not like I’m going anywhere”?! There has always been a certain-harm exception to my advice to account for abuse and untreated addiction. You’re living one of those exceptions, and it’s time to do a lot more than throw words at deaf ears then accept your defeat.
You can’t save her unless she agrees to save herself, but you can save your children. You must insist: She either abuses alcohol or lives with you and the kids, but not both. I would probably feel the same as you do, yes — disapproving and bitter — but I’d need to shake that off. An alcoholic is ill, and your kids are getting exposed to your wife’s illness at great risk to their own health. You are, too; it’s in your word choice. Don’t falling down and passing out take the functional out of “functional alcoholic?” Please start by calling the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hotline at 1-800662-HELP (4357). I also recommend consulting with a family attorney, because ensuring the kids’ safety through this process is paramount.
You don’t want them in the sole care of someone getting her judgment from a shot glass. And, don’t forget selfcare; the hotline will have resources for you, too. You must act decisively, carefully, now. Dear Carolyn: Although I knew better, I dated a coworker for several years. Last year we broke up, as I had some major personal issues to deal with. Well, a year later, I’ve taken care of everything and am (almost) better than ever — the one exception, I lost my best friend. I tried opening communication six months ago, but Ex essentially told me to go pound sand. Well, Ex’s birthday is coming up. A dear coworker (the office mother hen) thinks I should try again to open up communication by wishing Ex a happy birthday and giving
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her the gift I didn’t give her last year. I honestly don’t think that’s a good idea because my “well wishes” would probably be a bribe to get her talking, with hope to reconcile. The ball has been in Ex’s court for more than six months without word. We rarely see each other in the office (thank God), and I don’t get a great vibe when we do. I think the best birthday present would be silence, but Mother Hen is making me reconsider. Any suggestions? — Ex-best friend Yes. Don’t accept guidance from anyone who fits the description of “office mother hen.” I say this, by the way, as a fan of big personalities, yentas, hopeless romantics, barnyard stand-ins and anyone else who shoots a bright thread through the tapestry of life.
But actually acting on what they say because it’s what you want to hear? Different story. Since you apparently left the door back into your life wide open, and since Ex has outright declined to use it, seizing her birthday as an excuse to push the idea is not a best-friendly thing to do. It would be about you, on a day and with a gesture that’s supposed to be about her. That’s tone-deaf enough to cost you whatever slim chance you’ve got. If getting in touch with her is ever a good idea — something you’ll know when the “vibe” improves — then it’ll be a good idea on a random Tuesday, not on whatever special day/holiday lends an air of “Once upon a time.” Chat with Carolyn online at noon each Friday at www. washingtonpost.com.
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Beautiful AKC Chinese Pugs. 8wks, 2 fawn females, 1 black male, $500 ea. 706-778-7565 GERMAN SHEPHERD AKC. Pups. blk & red. 2 males, 8wks, 1st shots, dewormed. $700. To see pics of puppies go to AJC Classifieds. For more info on parents go to pedigree database. 678-936-8538
Homes-Rentals ApartmentsUnfurnished
QUEEN SOFA- Green, burgundy, beige design. Like new!. Never used. Orig price $2000. Marked down 770-377-4871 Beautiful Rattan Sofa, Loveseat, Chair & Ottoman $600 Solid Oak Corner Cabinet (painted white) $100 Pulaski Marble & Iron Coffee & End Table $200 Can email or text pictures. 678-234-4745 BUNK BEDS, full over twin, metal & twin over twin, wood. New mattresses on both. 770-561-1444 MOVING MUST SELL! Hunter Green Sofa w/ Chair $150; L/R Tables $55; 5pc Pub Style Dinette $175; 5pc Glass top Patio Set $75; White Upholstered Chair $20. All In Good Condition!! Make Offer! 706-9946519
HP Designjet 1050c and 1050c plus Selling a working Designjet 1050c and a 1050c plus that powers on but hasn’t been tested to print. Both are setup for network printing with JetDirect. $1400 for both or your best offer. Extra ink & printheads included! dwoodard@ gainesvilletimes.com. Electronic Reclining Wheel Chair- Exc Cond. $3750/obo. Wine Making Equipt. Carboy, bottle corker, many extras. $175; Steel Utility Trlr 4x6, Exc Cond. $425; Canon Word Processor- Like new! Easy to use. $85 706-693-4520 PIERCE’S PINE STRAW - Open Daily 8am-4pm. Weather permitting . We will Not Be Undersold. Quality For Quality! 1507 Martin Luther King Blvd., Gainesville, GA Across from The Tire Barn. We have Grade #1 for $3.25 per bale picked up. $3.50 bale delivered. New fallen Slash. Long needle avail. 678-617-0403 678-677-6352 Several Framed & unframed Ben Hampton Prints. Negotiable. 770-5320643
Musical Instruments Give your family music this Christmas! Upright piano and upholstered bench. Excellent condition. $2490. Please call 770-967-4270 or email mrsbumpass@ bellsouth.net.
N Hall- 3BR/2BA. $800mo; $800 dep. 4016 Sutton Rd. 770-354-9505 No Rent Until December 1st Expires 11/26/14 3BR/2BA Homes Call Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com EHO WAC SARDIS AREA, 3BR/2BA, refrig, freplc, lrg deck, $1075. 770-231-6886
Lake Home For Rent Lake Home For Rent Gainesville. $1300/mo. 770-789-8758
Appliances WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507
Truck Drivers CDL CLASS A DRIVERS Local & OTR. Full benefits. Co. drivers only. 2yrs exp., clean MVR. 770-887-6117
Heavy Equipment
Pets & Supplies
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 Cedar Springs- 2BR. $725; 1BR $580 770-287-1456 callapartments.com Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $690$740. 678-357-5044
Duplexes For Rent
Mobile Homes For Rent 2BR/1.5BA, Lula. $110/ wk + $300 dep. No pets. 706-654-0958 3BR/1.5BA Priv lot. 770532-0032; 678-936-6791 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 Private rooms w/baths. Fully furnished (cable) $100-135/wk. Oakwood/ Flowery Branch area, No dep/util fee. 678-3289980
Rooms For Rent Efficiencies $115/wk & up, includes utils/ cable. 770-539-2938
2/1 Duplex- Oakwood, Updated. $695/mo 678-878-6710 Pine Forest- Oakwood 2BR/1BA $730/mo. 770287-1456 callapartments.com
Houses For RentUnfurnished 3/1Oakwood & Lula. $825/mo. 770-287-1456 callapartments.com
Recreation Boats & Marine SINGLE SLIP DOCK. Good shape, good wood, 40’ ramp, attached swim deck. $6500. 678-773-0589
Wheels
BUICK 2004 LeSabre. Leath seats, sunrf, 96k. Very Good Cond. $5200. 770-534-4922 CHEVY 2006 Cobalt. Copper/gold. Good cond. 90k, 5spd. $6250. 706-344-7382 FORD 2007 Focus. SE. 4cyl, 33mpg. leath seats. No damaqe. Nice! $4700 obo. 770-289-9093 NISSAN 1999 Altima GXE, 5 spd; looks & runs great; new clutch; Gold, AC, 189k miles, $2,500 obo. Call 706-865-2818
Import Cars KIA 2011 Optima EX. wht pearl, Loaded. 34k mi. $16,000. 706973-0613 MAZDA 2001- 626. Every thing works! Nice Cond. $4250. 706-693-4520 MERCEDES 2009 Smart Car. 23,000 mi, $7000/ firm. 706-265-7300 NISSAN 2004 Altima, 2.5SL, 1 owner, 47K, exc. cond., 4 DR, snrf, heated seats, Michelins, Bose, $7,850. 404-386-5772 NISSAN 2013 370Z Coupe. Blk, MSRP $37,413. Showrm Cond. 2000 miles. Priced below market at $26,500. 770535-9912
Motorcycles HD 2008 Fatboy Anniversary 17000mi. new tires, brakes, service. Book is 11500, make offer, must sell! 706-968-2637 bbenfiel@gmail.com KAWASAKI 2001 Vulcan 1500. 50k, Loaded. Great 1st bike. $3500. 770560-0449
Trucks CHEVY 2003 Silverado 2500 HD, auto, gas, high miles. $3200/obo. 678316-3492
Autos For Sale
3BR/2BA, bonus rm, off Hwy 129. $700/m + $500 dep. 770-815-1385 4BR/1.5BA- C/H/A. $825/mo + dep. 678-956-3666 Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt. 770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com
FORD 2000 Taurus SE. 141k miles, clean in & out, solid, reliable. Everything works. $2550 678-200-0812
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