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Resolution addresses county UDC issues Responding to concerns from residents and property owners in the Traditions of Braselton, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners Monday approved a resolution to change two articles of the Unified Development Code.

The commission desired to provide exemptions to certain restrictions on issuance of building permits. The resolution calls for clarification of requirements for a nuisance involving overgrown vegetation and provides for a building permit to be issued when an existing structure is damaged in a noncompliant subdivision.

The Monday meeting also included the commission’s approval of its consent agenda items:

· State-mandated readoption of building codes and optional codes. · The Urban Redevelopment Plan designating commissioners as an Urban Redevelopment Agency. · The annual cost-sharing intergovernmental agreement with Barrow County and with Banks County for respective portions of Juvenile Court services for Fiscal Year 2014. · A contract with the Correct Health to provide inmate medical services at the Jackson County Jail and the Jackson County Correctional Institution. · A contract with Trinity Services Group Inc. to provide meals for inmates at the Jackson County Jail and the Jackson County Correctional Institution.

The commission also approved the alcohol license renewal for Corleone’s Pizza at its Traditions Walk shopping center location.

The board had approved other 2014 renewal applications listed below at its Nov. 18 meeting: · Country Corner Texaco, 2715 Highway, 124 West, Jefferson · Jackson Trail Food Mart, 4001 Highway 124 West, Jefferson · D’s Food Store Inc., 10141 Commerce Road, Athens · Jackson Food Mart, 8444 Jefferson Road, Athens · Traditions of Braselton Golf Club, 350 Traditions Way, Jefferson · Publix Super Markets Inc. #1188, 6055

Highway 124 West, Hoschton · Double Oaks Golf Club, Inc. 3100 lIa Road, Commerce · CVS Pharmacy #7637, 5848 Highway 124 West, Hoschton · Gresham Motorsports Park, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson · BP Food Mart, 1406 Jackson Trail Road, Jefferson · Quick Shop, 6007 Highway 124 West, Hoschton · Laguna Mexican Grill, 55 Freedom Parkway, Suite 107, Hoschton · Our Store, 5241 Holly Springs Road, Pendergrass · KAR Food Mart LLC, 8033 Jefferson Road, Athens

Hoschton budget plans presented

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Jennifer Dees, center, was the recipient of the Community Leadership Award. She was congratulated by State Rep. TommyBenton, Braselton Councilman Tony Funari, Jefferson Mayor Jim Joiner and Jackson County District 3 Commissioner Bruce Yates.

Jackson County Community Outreach

Jennifer Dees honored for leadership in the community

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his desire for serving others is driven by his compassion for others.

“The call to serve is so unique because you don’t The non-profit, Jackson County Community Out- get to choose who you serve. Public servants dedicate reach, held its 15th annual Achievement Awards their lives to serving strangers,” said Thurmond.

Banquet which honored several community leaders He then asked all the school staff and adminison Saturday night. tration to stand up for applause, saying The banquet was a huge success, the atwhat makes a school successful isn’t just tendance was great and the food was dethe teachers and administration, it’s the licious. Mr. Lee Bryan, president of Tencafeteria workers, the bus drivers and Cate Geosynthetics thanked JCCO for its all the behind the scenes workers, too. He service. thanked everyone who stood for their serBryan explained they have many people vice in Jackson County. He then explained ask for TenCate’s support in the commuthat as a teacher, he has learned you teach nity but they consider three things before children but you also are called to love they choose to give their resources to them. He said that when he is in the classan organization: 1. Are they in Jackson room with his kindergartners, he doesn’t County and are they benefitting this comcare about who they are or what color their munity? 2. Are they focused on helping skin is or how much money their parents Gina Roy children and the youth of this county? 3. Is have, because, at the end of the day, all the leadership dedicated, passionate and they really want is a hug anyway so as a organized? teacher, he quickly learned to teach with He then answered with, “TenCate’s relove, giving each student the opportunity to sources and assets are well used at JCCO improve himself or herself. as they celebrate longevity and the good “We are to serve with a heart full of love works going on here,” said Bryan. and a soul generated by grace,” said ThurLindsay Slayton, 2012 recipient of JCCO mond.

Scholarship and Tom Lewis Leadership He then repeated the above statement Award, spoke about her success at North and paused, letting the audience absorb it.

Georgia College and State University. A He then explained he was raised by a man graduate of Jackson County Comprehenwho did not know how to read or write, sive High School, Slayton said she is now a and now he is the interim superintendent sophomore at North Georgia and lives on for the third largest school system in the Thurmond campus, but would have never been able to state. He urged the leaders and teachers afford living on campus had it not been for in the room to remember his success story the JCCO Scholarship she received. so that each of their students and children Brooks Benton then sang a beautiful can also dream big and work their way into Christmas song, transitioning the event to a life of success.

Janet Adams, former director of Gordon After Thurmond’s speech, he received Street Regional Evening School. Adams ina standing ovation. Mrs. Mary Dixon, who troduced the keynote speaker saying that chairs the JCCO Scholarship Committee, she has known and worked with Michael presented awards to the leaders in the Thurmond in Jackson County for years community. The awards and their recipiand said that you learn very quickly after ents are: Community Leadership Award: meeting Mr. Thurmond, that he is a very Jennifer Dees; Humanitarian Award: Anintelligent man. nie M. Hughey; Young Adult Award: Jef“I’ve worked with Mike directly and inferson High School ROTC Honor Guard; directly and it’s very clear that he cares Bryan Certified Nursing Assistant Honor Awards: about people. We are blessed to be served DeShawn Reeves and Sophia Johnston of by him in the state of Georgia,” said Adams.

Northridge Medical Center; and Award for ExcelThurmond’s speech was not only down to earth lence: Michael Thurmond. and full of inspiration for every county and state department there, but his speech made it obvious that See LEADERSHIP, 7A klgriffin@clickthepaper.com

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For 2014, the water and sewer revenue fund budget for the City of Hoschton is separate from the general budget.

The Hoschton City Council held the first of two budget meetings on Monday. The next meeting is at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30.

Garbage collection and water and sewer sales in the services portion of the income section of the budget are budgeted at $705,202.34 for 2014.

Garbage collection is set at $98,500 while water and sewer is at $606, 702.34.

Installation fees, reconnection fees and late fees are anticipated to add up to $78,300, an increase since there have been several disconnections and reconnections lately.

Total income and gross profit, which includes all of the above, comes to $783,502.34.

The expenses portion of the water and sewer budget include administrative, wages and benefits, maintenance, utilities and operations of $676,210.88.

Administrative expenses will include professional fees which will be $20,000 – a number given directly from Jerry Hood of EMI that will be available for repairs of connection systems.

Legal fees, insurance, workers compensation (GIRMA), prop-

erty and casualty, advertising, dues and subscriptions, continuing education for employees, postage, office supplies and uncollectable water and sewer accounts complete the administrative expense section of the 2014 water and sewer budget, which adds up to $56,338.

Wages and benefits include salaries and wages, which includes that of wastewater manager Jim Sawyer and utilities clerk Karen Butler. Sawyer’s salary is set, while Butler has just received a 10-percent raise.

This portion of the budget also includes Social Security, Medicare and retirement (city portion), adding up to $106,275.08.

As for maintenance, a large portion must be set aside for repairs for items such as sewer repairs, testing and assessment of the sewer collection system, smoke testing, etc., as well as for vehicle and additional lab testing. Maintenance totals at $195,972.

Utilities include electricity as well as cellular and telephone communications which comes up to $46,260.

Lastly, operations includes several parts – PCS maintenance contract, contracted services, operating supplies, drinking water program, water purchases, garbage collection, waste container, gas, oil

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Local company claims its trade secrets stolen

Design infringement by Nissan alleged in Jackson Co. lawstui A Jackson County motorsports company is seeking to bar Nissan from using vehicles with a design which company officials claim resulted from “theft of confidential and proprietary information, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contracts, unjust enrichment, fraud and negligent misrepresentation.”

Delta Wing LLC, owned by Chip Ganassi, and Delta Wing Project 56 LLC, of which owners include Ganassi and Don Panoz, filed a lawsuit in Jackson County Superior Court late last month seeking damages and injunctive relief against the consortium’s former designer Ben Bowlby, now Nissan’s director of motorsport innovation, and others at Nissan.

The complaint contends that

the Bowlby-designed Nissan Zero Emission On Demand Racing Car (ZEOD RC) Le Mans-style racecar and the Nissan BladeGlider concept vehicle, among other items, resulted from pirated trade secrets. The DeltaWing design is intellectual property, the suit maintains.

In September, Autoweek reported that Panoz, founder of the American Le Mans Series, was talking with legal consultants about potential litigation related to alleged patent violations on the DeltaWing design.

Named in the lawsuit in addition to Bowlby is Nissan global motorsports director Darren Cox, Nissan Motor Company Ltd., Nissan Motorsports Inter-

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Continued from 1A and other operations. Water purchases have decreased significantly because there will not be a water line open all the time and there has been an increase in waste containers due to pressing solid waste. The pressed waste will now go to landfills, which will save the city a considerable amount of money. Total operations will be $271,365.80.

Total expenses add up to $676,210.88, and net ordinary income is $107,291.46.

The final portion of the water and sewer budget for 2014 is other income/expense. Other income includes interest income, transfer from Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), fund balance

LAWSUIT

Continued from 1A national Company Ltd., Nissan International S.A., and Nissan North America Inc. Sought is “temporary and permanent injunctive relief, interlocutory injunction and damages.”

According to the lawsuit which totals 116 pages with exhibits, the defendants conspired and “caused plaintiffs damages and irreparable harm.”

The complaint says, “Defendants have misappropriated the trade secrets owned by DW and exclusively licensed to DWP56 and used such information and opportunities to compete with DW and DWP56, causing irreparable and ongoing injury to Plaintiffs. Defendants have further breached their contracts with DWP56

reduction and transfer from other funds (in this case, the general fund) which all adds up to $321,000.

Other expenses include capital, capital projects planned, debt, two Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA) loans and bonds.

The city is looking for an alternate source of drinking water so it does not have to rely solely on Jackson County and Jim Sawyer has requested updates to the wastewater plant. Sawyer said he needs quality outdoor lighting and other basic improvements.

Total other expenses would add up to $93,000, and other net income totals $335,291.46.

Information on the General Fund budget under consideration at the Dec. 30 meeting can be seen at ClickThePaper.com and engaged in fraud and negligent misrepresentation directed toward DWP56, which have caused DWP56 significant damages.”

A public relations representative told the publication RACER, “The Nissan ZEOD RC is a new design.

Nissan does not green light any projects which it believes will contravene third parties’ intellectual property rights.”

The complaint says, “With complete disregard for the intellectual property rights of DW and DWP56, Bowlby, Cox and Nissan openly implemented proprietary technologies owned by DW and exclusively licensed by DWP56 in Nissan’s ‘delta’ shaped ZEOD and BladeGlider.

Bowlby, Cox and Nissan based the design for the ZEOD on information that Bowlby directly derived (or simply took) from his prior work at DWP56.”

POLICE REPORT Braselton Police ■■ A Braselton resident reported a lost wallet on Dec. 10. He determined the wallet, containing $200 in cash, driver’s license, several credit cards and a Medicare card, was missing after he left the UPS Store. Outside the store, employees located a stamp from the wallet but were unable to find the wallet.

■■ A man who gave police a false name and date of birth on Dec. 10 because he thought there may be a child support warrant for him was charged with a city ordinance violation of disorderly conduct. Police were checking a house on Highway 53 into which a man fleeing from Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies ran. The man was told to leave and he ran from the house. When police asked to search the home, the other man, who identified himself but struggled to provide a correct date of birth or age, later told police he couldn’t lie and gave his correct name.

■■ A driver stopped for traveling 88 mph in a 55 mph zone on Highway 124 on Dec. 10 was taken to the Gwinnett County Jail for reckless driving.

The driver also did not have his license with him and was cited for that offense.

■■ A driver involved in a traffic accident on Mayfield Dairy Farms property was charged with suspicion of driving under the influence on Dec. 11 and taken to Barrow Medical Center for a blood test and then to the Gwinnett County Jail. The driver had been discharged from the hospital the previous evening and was not to be working. He was disoriented and slow to respond to requests.

■■ A customer returned to Waffle House on Spout Springs Road after 4 a.m. on Dec. 13 after he and his wife left without ordering and began yelling and throwing and breaking plates and glasses. The man said

no one was going to disrespect his woman.

An employee had been unable to understand the woman when she asked a question. The man, who owns a nearby establishment, yelled that he hated the place because of people like that employee.

■■ A Community and Southern Bank customer reported the theft of her debit card on Dec. 13.

The theft was discovered when she attempted to pay for her breakfast at Cracker Barrel. The card was used at Cracker Barrel and the Vineyard gas station as well as Home Depot at Hamilton Mill.

An attempt was made to use the card at Kohl’s at Hamilton Mill and the two suspects were caught on camera in that store. The complainant’s husband was meeting with Gwinnett County Police while the victim was talking with Braselton Police.

■■ A Chevron gas station clerk notified police Dec. 13 after receiving a phone call from someone who told him to have his sleeves rolled up because he was on the way to get some gas. The clerk told a Jackson County deputy inside the store about the call and learned the call was made from a Martin Luther King Jr., Drive address in Jefferson.

■■ A man told police just after midnight on Dec. 14 that he broke up a fight outside Bottom of the Cup between a relative and others who had been in the bar. He said when he went back inside, the owner of the establishment grabbed him and pushed him into the wall. A fight broke out and a mirror was broken.

The man said his glasses fell off and he wanted to retrieve them but the owner refused. The owner and witnesses said the man pushed the owner and a fight broke out.

Both men sustained some injury but both declined medical treatment. An officer looked for the man’s glasses but did not find a pair. Both men were

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BUSINESS NEWS diAna Huckins will chair Jackson County Chamber board of directors diAna Kunz Huckins will be serving as chairwoman of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Incoming chairman is Shawn Watson. Other officers include Bill Cornell as secretary and Larry Cole as Treasurer.

Also serving on the Board of Directors will be Marshall Acree, Matt Benson, Karen Bouchard, Tina Brooks, Tom Crow, Jennifer Dees, Jill Elliott, Andy Garrison, Josh Griffin, Doug Haynie, Joe Hicks, Clark Hill, April Howard, Emily Howell, Tracy Jordan and Theresa Kenerly.

Also, Howard Ledford, Martha Martin, Scott Martin, Tricia Massey, Ronnie Maxwell, Jonathan Milford, Tom Murphy, Bill Orr, Jerry Pennington, Steve Perry and Roy Plott.

Other board members include Richard Presley, Charles Schrauth, Jim Shaw, Monk Tolbert, Mark Valentine, Dylan Wilbanks and Van Yath.

Outgoing members are Roxane Rose, Ronnie Hopkins, Cindy Patterson, Keith Johnson and Kathy Wilbanks.

Courtney Bernardi leaves Newton Co. for new economic development post Newton County’s head industrial recruiter, Courtney Bernardi, who was formerly director of economic development for the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, resigned her role Friday to take a job with the economic development arm of the city of Johns Creek.

Hunter Hall, president of the Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber has already begun its search for a replacement but isn’t putting a timetable on hiring one because the county doesn’t have a lot of vacant land or many vacant buildings to offer.

In an interview Friday evening, Hall said the chamber is working the contacts it developed during the last two searches for industrial recruiters

advised they could pursue charges in magistrate court.

■■ A driver whose 2003 Ford Explorer did not come to a stop at the stop sign at Grand Hickory Drive and Bald Cypress Drive was cited for driving under the influence on Dec. 14. The man said he running home from interning at Chateau Elan to get cigarettes. With the odor of alcoholic beverages on his person, the driver said he had two glasses of wine to drink but could not explain how large the glasses were.

■■ A person who appeared to be passed out or asleep at the gas pump at the Pilot Travel Center on Dec. 16 confirmed the odor coming from her vehicle was indeed marijuana.

The woman, who was cited for possession of marijuana said she had a marijuana cigarette in her ash tray and a small baggie and a glass jar of weed in her trunk.

■■ A woman reported her vehicle was taken without permission on Dec. 2 and was damaged. Although she and the suspect had worked out an agreement for him to pay for the repairs, they had argued and he now refuses to pay for the work so she reported the incident.

■■ A man stopped for riding a bicycle on the rainy and dark evening

of Dec. 3 along Highway 124 without proper lights.

The man was wanted on a Banks County warrant but was also a work release participant who was only to be at his work around the Mall of Georgia area.

The man told police he was returning to Gwinnett County from his girlfriend’s residence.

He was transported to the Gwinnett County Corrections Complex and Banks County authorities were informed of his location.

■■ A 1993 Lincoln Town Car was located in the media of Interstate 85 on just after 10 p.m. Dec. 3. The car was stuck in the mud and the tear of a rear tire was off due to extensive spinning. Police located a half empty beer can between the front seats but no driver was located. An effort was made to locate the owner for the vehicle which had no valid registration or insurance. The car was towed.

■■ A driver reported her vehicle windshield was damaged by a rock falling from a truck on Interstate 85 on Dec. 4. The truck driver provided a business card but declined to wait for law enforcement and she would not go to the next exit.

■■ The driver of a vehicle stopped on Interstate 85 for a window tint violation on Dec. 6 acknowledged

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the marijuana and bong located in the car belonged to her. She was cited for marijuana possession and the window tint. She did not have a license on her person but said she was going to South Carolina to get it.

■■ Two vehicles parked at a Climbing Rose Street address in Braselton were entered Dec. 5.

Missing was money, a Coach wallet, a Garmin GPS, a black brief case and a red Fuji camera.

Another Climbing Rose Street resident reported the theft of a prescription medication taken from his vehicle. A Whitebeam Trail resident also reported an entering auto. Taken from that vehicle was a Hewlett Packard laptop belonging to his employer.

■■ A driver stopped on Interstate 85 on Dec. 6 for a suspended registration confirmed there was marijuana in his vehicle after an officer told him the smell of burnt marijuana was probably cause for a search.

The man was cited for possession of marijuana after a small amount of pot and a glass smoking pipe with residue was located.

■■ A driver stopped for speeding on Highway 211 on Dec. 7 was also charged with driving under the influence.

When the driver became

uncooperative and later combative, she was also cited with disorderly conduct at the Gwinnett County Jail. The woman’s husband called 911 looking for her and said she sometimes goes out for drinks after work. He learned she would be at the Gwinnett County Jail.

■■ A number of coins were reported stolen from Countryside Antiques after an open house on Dec. 7. The door of the coin case was open and two sheets of silver dollars, half dollars and an assortment of 1800s coins were missing. A German coin was also taken.

■■ A driver who was traveling at a high rate of speed through the Publix shopping center parking lot around 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 was cited for reckless driving, open container of alcohol and driving under the influence. The driver lost control of the 2003 Chevy Trailblazer which struck standing water and spun, hitting a large landscape boulder. The Trailblazer sustained serious damage on the front and passenger side. Statements were obtained from witnesses and passengers. One passenger said she should have told the driver to slow down.

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and is searching for both in-state and out-of-state candidates. If the right fit is found, a hire will be made, but Hall said the chamber won’t rush the process.

“I think the byproduct of Courtney’s work in our community will come to fruition in the near future,” said Hall.

Apart from Baxter International’s announcement in April 2012 to build a $1 billion plant in Stanton Springs industrial park on the Newton/Walton county line, Newton County hasn’t had any new industries locate here since late 2011.

Bernardi, who was the chamber’s Vice President of Economic Development, will take the position of President and CEO of Johns Creek Advantage, the recently-formed, nonprofit economic development arm for Johns Creek, a city northeast of Atlanta with a population of around 80,000.

She was hired in Newton County in April to be that county’s top industrial recruiter. During her last three years in Jackson County, Bernardi oversaw seven large relocations to and expansions there, totaling more than $650 million in investment and the creation of more than 2,500 new jobs. However, Jackson County benefited from its wealth of available land and buildings.

“The decision to leave Newton County was a very difficult one. With a change in my husband’s career, putting him on the northwestern side of Atlanta and a new baby on the way, the desire to be in close proximity to both of our places of employment and to do what is best for our growing family became paramount,” Bernardi said in the press release.

“Newton County is a progressive community with the desire for success, which makes this community an economic developers dream; I will always be a huge fan and supporter of Newton County. Newton County, with the 2050 Plan in place, our rich history, and incredible quality of life, is perfectly positioned for planned and progressive growth,” she said.

Hall said understood Bernardi’s decision.

“Starting a family is one of the greatest decisions a couple can ever make and we support her whole heartedly,” said Hall.

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CHURCH NEWS Hoschton United Methodist Church will present its Christmas Cantata entitled “Bethlehem Morning” during the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, Dec. 22. Pastor is Marvin Mason. The church is located at 12 Mulberry St., in Hoschton.

Contact the church office at 706-654-1422. sss Jefferson First United Methodist Church will hold three Christmas Eve services. A family service will be held Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. with a 7 p.m. traditional service. A candlelight service with communion will be held at 11:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to the services.

The church is continuing its December sermon series, “Christmas is not your birthday” on the true joy and meaning of Christmas being overshadowed by commercialism and consumerism. Sunday services are at 9 a.m. for the praise service and 11 a.m. for the traditional service.

A church bus is providing transportation from the Jefferson Civic Center to the church as the parking and playground project continues. sss Galilee Christian Church will host its Christmas Eve service on Dec. 24 in the worship center. On Sunday, Dec. 22, at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Nick Vipperman will be speaking on the hope and peace of Christmas. sss Holly Springs United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas Even candlelight service at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 24.

The church is located at 7441 Holly Springs Road in Pendergrass. The Rev. Jerry Cameron is the pastor. sss First Baptist Church of Commerce will hold a Christmas Eve service with communion at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 24. sss Victory Baptist Church will present its Christmas cantata, Glory to the Newborn King” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, and at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22. The church is located at 4030 Danielsville Road, Athens. sss The Church of Hoschton invites the community to its services.

Service times are as follows: Bible Study starts at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday followed by morning worship at 10:30 and evening services at 6.

Wednesday service begins with prayer time at 7p.m. and Bible study at 7:30 p.m.

The church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton. Pastor Cory Sexton can be reached at the church office at 706654-8415 or on his cell at 678-234-9408.

“Two’s Day” Bible Study are continuing. There are two sessions beginning at 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Continental breakfast is served prior to each session. This month, the study will be in chapter 4 of the Book of James. sss Auburn First Baptist Church will host a candlelight service on Christmas Eve beginning at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Auburn First Baptist Church is at 1385 Sixth Ave., in

Auburn. Pastor Chris Parkin can be reached at 770-962-1807. Visit www. auburnfirstbaptist.com sss “Winter’s Grace,” a cantata for Christmas, will be presented Dec. 21, and 22 by the Music Ministry of Winder First United Methodist Church featuring the Chancel Choir, instrumentalists and soloists.

The cantata will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, and at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, in the sanctuary of the church, located at 280 N. Broad St., in Winder. sss New Liberty United Methodist Church extends a warm welcome to all visitors. Please join us for the season of Advent as we anticipate the coming of the Christ Child and learn of the blessing God is giving the world in Jesus. The worship service is at 11 a.m.

Everyone is invited to the Celebration of Christmas on Dec. 22, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the covered dish dinner, a visit from Santa, the children’s pageant and our Lessons and Carols Service. This will be a great time for family and and friends to celebrate together the birth of Christ.

Bible study this month features the book of Romans. There are two classses to choose from: 9 a.m or 6:30 p.m. The classes are led by Pastor Whit Martin.

The youth meet on Sundays at 5 p.m ; Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m with coffee and biscuits. For additional information about the Children’s Ministry and the Youth Ministry, call the church

office 706-654-2406.

Community groups that meet at the church: The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, Troop 146 and Pack 146 meet at 7 p.m on Monday; The Braselton Yarners meet at noon on Tuesdays. sss Come one, come all to The Springs on Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. for a casual and contemporary worship service celebrating our Savior. May God be with you as we celebrate the birth of Emmanuel. This family friendly service will be led by Pastor Jamie Hudgins. Child care is also available for little ones.

The Springs is located at 6553 Spout Springs Road in front of Flowery Branch High School. For more information, visit www.thespringschurch. org or email children@ thespringschurch.org sss A Candlelight Communion Service beginning at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, will be hosted by Chapel Christian Church.

Everyone is invited. The church is at 776 Chapel Church Road (across from

Smith Funeral Home). The Rev. Jim Stephens is the pastor. Call 770-867-2937 sss Communion/ Candlelight service will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, at Eastside Baptist Church. There will be snacks afterward.

The church is on Bert Day Road and Ga. Highway 8 next to Smith Funeral Home. Contact the Rev. Darrell Gilmer at 770-867-5774. sss White Plains Baptist Church will hold Christmas communion at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22. The church holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by the morning worship at 11. Children’s church is also at 11.

Sunday night worship is usually at 6. but there will be no evening service on Dec. 22 and no AWANA. Wednesday night adult Bible study is at 6:30 p.m.

A New Year’s Eve service is planned for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31.

White Plains Baptist is located at 3650 Highway 124 West in Jefferson. Call 706-367-5650. sss

Church space is for lease at Merchants Park in Hoschton. The beautiful 1500 square feet space is ready to move into and will seat 80 people.

Nothing is needed; has great lighting and upgraded A/C. Call Doug Buchanan at 678-6149361. sss Covenant Baptist Church is a group of called-out believers who are Committed to following Jesus Christ as Lord. We do this by sharing the good news of the gospel to those who are separated from God; and by teaching Believers how to be fully devoted followers of Christ.

Why are we here? How can my life have meaning, value and significance?

What is my purpose?

These are questions we all face at one time or another.

Come and join us as we study the Gospel Project in Sunday School and learn how sin robs us from experiencing the reason we have been made – to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

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OBITUARIES Pamela Bailey

Died Dec. 13, 2013 Pamela Bailey, 60, of Hoschton, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.

Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

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Thelma Beatrice Bell

Dec. 10, 2013 Thelma Beatrice Bell, 79, of Braselton, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013.

Mrs. Bell served 25 years as a secretary/bookkeeper in Jackson County Elementary and High Schools and for five years at Chateau Elan for the Panoz family as a personal secretary.

She was a member of Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Etta Mauldin; son, Donnie Bell; brother, Gene Mauldin; and sister, Ruth Brewer.

Survivors include her son, Johnny Bell and wife Linda of Braselton; daughter, Terri Hales and husband Bill of Hoschton; sister, Grace Yaughn of Braselton; and granddaughter Chelsey.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at Lawson Funeral Home.

Tim Strickland and Russ Harbin officiate. Interment was held in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Braselton.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Dec. 19, 2013

John E. Bowen

Died Dec. 12, 2013 John E. Bowen, 63, of Winder, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013.

Born in Hall County, he was a son of the late Earl and Ruth Morrison Bowen.

He was preceded by his wife, Martha Wilson Bowen; and children, Sharon Ruppel and Marshall Bowen.

He was a 1968 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School as received a B. S. degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Tech. He was the former manager of Hill’s Ace Hardware & Lumber Center. Mr. Bowen was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church and had attended Hebron Baptist Church.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Chris Antonakos of Cumming; grandchildren, Marti Antonakos and Sam Antonakos, both of Cumming; siblings and in-laws, Gloria and Dan Drawdy of Blackshear, Edward and Carol Bowen of Dewey Rose, Joe and Debra Bowen of Atlanta and Bobby and Connie Bowen of Winterville.

A funeral service was held Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The First Baptist Church of Cumming, Greater Things Campaign, 1597 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Dec. 19, 2013

Barbara Bottoms Carr

Died Dec. 12, 2013 Barbara Bottoms Carr, 63, of Thomaston, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013.

A native of Atlanta, she was a charter member of St. Anthony Episcopal Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Nell Bottoms; and daughter, Stacy Coffey.

Survivors include her hus-

band, Donald Carr; sons, Corey (Heidi) Coffey of Winder and Jeremy (Margaret) Coffey of Woodbridge, Va.; brother, Louis Bottoms of Winder; sisters, Sheri Bottoms of Atlanta and Donna (Ron) Coates of Thomaston; grandchildren, Johna, Liam, Josslyn and Miranda Coffey; and nephew, Chadd (Julie) Allen.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Dec. 19, 2013

Rachel C. Dunagan

Died Dec. 13, 2013 Rachel C. Dunagan, 97, of Winder, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.

A native of Talmo, she was a daughter of the late J. W., Sr. and Elizabeth Ivey Carlyle. She was the widow of James Earl Dunagan. She was a retiree of R&R Manufacturing Company and was of the Baptist denomination.

Survivors include her daughters, Evelyn Dunagan and Shirley Browning, both of Winder; granddaughter and spouse, Tracy and Vadood Noutash of Sugar Hill; great-grandchildren, David Thompson of Spain, Jade and Jeffrey Duane of Winder and Rachel Thompson of Houston, Texas; great-greatgrandchildren, Arlo and Jack Duane of Winder; and sister, Sadie Teal of Auburn.

A funeral service was held Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Soop officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Dec. 19, 2013

Martha N. Gataway

Died Dec. 13, 2013 Martha N. Gataway, 69, of Winder, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.

Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

The Paper, Dec. 19, 2013

Jean Butler Gazaway

Died Dec. 11, 2013 Mrs. Jean Butler Gazaway, 85, of Winder, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013.

A native of Marietta, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Emma Estellee Jackson Butler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Gazaway Sr. Mrs. Gazaway was a member of the Winder Church of Christ. Prior to retirement, she was a teacher at The Church of Christ School in Smyrna.

Survivors include her children, Julie Williams of Winder, Tom Gazaway Jr., of Boyce, Va., and Jeff Gazaway of Austell; four grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; and sister, Carol Butler of Austin, Texas.

A memorial graveside service was held Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Dec. 19, 2013

Bertha Gordon Died Dec. 11, 2013 Mrs. Bertha Gordon, 90 of Winder, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013.

A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late John Washington and Lonnie Greer Mathews.

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Surviving is her sister, Margaret Greenway of Winder.

A funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Stephens officiating. Interment was in Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Dec. 19, 2013

Kevin Eugene Hogan

Died Dec. 14, 2013 Kevin Eugene Hogan, 50, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013.

He was a member of Bethlehem Church.

Survivors include his parents, Almond E. and Joyce L. Autry Hogan; brothers, Gary M. Hogan of Auburn and Ricky Lee Hogan of Bold Springs; a niece and two nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Revs. Jason Britt and Mike Peavey officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Church, 548 Christmas Ave., Bethlehem, GA 30620.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Dec. 19, 2013

Mac Lentz

Died Dec. 13, 2013 Walter McRay “Mac” Lentz Sr., 68 of Cashiers, N.C, formerly of Jefferson, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.

Born in Albemarle, N.C., he was a son of the late Herbert J. and Mamie Hancock Lentz. He was a member of the Jefferson Lions Club, the First Methodist Church of Jefferson and was a retired wildlife biologist with the University of Georgia. Mr. Lentz received his Bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State and a Masters from the University of Georgia. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joe Lentz; and beloved aunts Clara V. Lentz and Albertine Lentz.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Charlotte Lentz; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte Lentz Sims and Chad of Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Walter McRay Lentz Jr., and Haley of Tifton; grandchildren, Walter McRay Lentz III, Madison Claire Lentz, Katherine Brynn Sims and Walter Jackson Sims; and brother, Sam Lentz of Winston-Salem, N.C. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Warnell School of Forestry at the University of Georgia, 180 East Green Street, Athens, GA 30602-2152.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Dec. 19, 2013

Mary Nell Smith Martin

Died Dec. 15, 2013 Mary Nell Smith Martin, 84, of Flowery Branch, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, after a period of declining health.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. David

Matthews and the Rev. Larry Allison officiated.

Born Jan. 18, 1929, in Gainesville, she was a daughter of the late George Smith and Lillie Ola Skinner Smith.

She was a graduate of Sardis High School and a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her son, David George Martin.

Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, Ray Martin; daughters, Jean (Terrel) Strickland of Chestnut Mountain; Jane (Jim) Hawkinson of Slidell, La., and Judy (Ed) Cato of Hoschton; son, Tony (Rena’) Martin of Hoschton; daughter-in-law, Jeanne Irvin Martin of Gillsville; grandchildren, Allen Castleberry, Lori Cato Clarke, Carla Cato Mitchell, Courtney Strickland Smith, Kaylee Martin, Matthew Hawkinson and Scott Hawkinson; five greatgrandchildren; and many extended family members.

The family would like to extend a special thank you for Northeast Georgia Hospice for their love and compassionate care during her sickness.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Dec. 19, 2013

Doug Meeks

Died Dec. 14, 2013 Doug Meeks, founder of Doug’s Drive In, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Summers Landing Assisted Living on Limestone Parkway in Gainesville, where he had accumulated many more friends over the last several months.

Services will be at held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at Memorial Park Chapel. Visitation will be at the funeral from 1-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, and from 1 p.m. until the service on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery and there will be a military and Masonic graveside service.

Born Oct. 6, 1929, to Roy M. and Violet Woodall Meeks, his parents gave him the name Roger Douglas and called him Doug. He was raised in Gainesville, and was a graduate of Lyman Hall High School. He joined the U.S. Army in 1948 and fought for his country in Korea. He spent time in Japan while in the Army and, when he was discharged in 1952, he came back home to open a little grill named Doug’s Drive In. He also attended Southern Tech. He worked hard and the business grew and expanded to a family restaurant through the years.

He became famous around town for his slaw dogs, chili dogs and hamburgers as well as hamburger steaks smothered in grilled onions and double battered fried chicken and those fresh cut, homemade french fries and gigantic onion rings that were so good.

He found the love of his life after returning home from Korea, but it took him a year or so to convince her to give him a date and after finally getting a date with her he asked her to marry him. On Aug. 6, 1957, Martha Rich Canup became Martha Meeks and together they raised Martha’s daughter, Nancy, who was 7 when they married. Nancy said, “The man I met at age 2 and came to love became my ‘Daddy’ and I loved him dearly.

Daddy was a man of God and a good husband, father and grandfather. He raised me to love and respect people and give it all I had when I undertook any project, always telling me I could do anything and be anything I wanted to be. He worked hard and was respected by many people that knew him and those that worked for him as well.

He treated everyone with dignity and kindness, giving many travelers a hot cup of coffee, a hot meal and a place to sit and wait on a bus or wait out of the rain, when hitchhiking up what is now Old Atlanta Highway. I’ve seen him feed them, take them to the bus station, buy them a ticket to their destination and hand them a bag of burgers or sandwiches to eat on their journey.”

He worked at Lockheed Aircraft years and also worked alongside his wife at Doug’s. He also opened a little produce store at the Farmers Market on Browns Bridge Road in 1962 and sold it to his brother-in-law, Don Rich, in 1964. He sold Doug’s Drive In, in July of 1967, to his brother and stayed on at Lockheed until a layoff took lots of jobs away. He then went to work carrying the mail as a substitute rural mail carrier and helping his brother-in-law at Rich’s Produce at night after he got off the mail route. He later became a full-time rural mail carrier and worked out of the Gainesville Post Office until his retirement.

During all these years, he and Martha also operated concession restaurants for the local cattle auction and for the North Georgia and Oakwood Auto Auctions. After retiring from the post office and realizing full retirement just wasn’t in his blood, he went to work in the metal shop at Gainesville Mechanical Inc. for his son-in-law, Bob Gravitt, and grandson, Rusty Gravitt, where he worked until retiring again in 2001. Doug was a member of the Gainesville Masonic Lodge. He spent his remaining years taking care of his wife that he loved more than his own life and attending sporting events for his greatgrandchildren.

His prayer was that God would let him live one day longer than Martha so he could care for her. He became disabled after a 2006 stroke and then breaking a hip in 2009. He and Martha spent their remaining years together. Martha passed away on March 1, 2012, and, after promising he would stay here a little longer if God would let him, God let Nancy keep him a little longer than the one day he had asked for.” I will miss my daddy and have spent the last year and a half spending as much time as possible with him, she said.

Survivors also his brothers, Durward, Howard (Fuzz), Jerome (Frog), Kenneth and Roy M. (Junior) Meeks; and a sister, Helen Meeks Martin.

Survivors include his daughter and “son,” Nancy and Bobby Gravitt of Braselton; stepdaughter, Frances Smith of Oakwood; grandchildren, Robie Gravitt Collins and Jimmy Collins of Cleveland, Rusty Gravitt and Crystal Gravitt of Gainesville, Rynna Gravitt Kidd and Jason Kidd of Flowery Branch, Richalle Gravitt Ward and Brent Ward of

Senoia, Linda Smith Bailey of Waynesboro, John B. Smith of Lincolnton, Edward C. Smith of Social Circle and Anne Smith Saul of Augusta; great-grandchildren, Brittany Collins Demore, Cashen Philyaw, Samuel Thomas, Bennett Philyaw, Ellie Gravitt, Evan Gravitt and Anderson Thomas, Kelly Rhodes-Rosales, Andrew Bailey and John Warren; step-great-granddaughter, Erin Smith; three step-greatgreat-grandchildren, Emmaline Cooper, Annabelle and Harper Smith; and his best friend from childhood, Buck Cooper of Lawrenceville. His caregivers and very special family friend, Dedi Olmstead are also remembers and there are too many caregivers to mention here that loved him so very much.

He was a giant among men and was loved by everyone who met him.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Dec. 19, 2013

Bobby Gene Mowen

Died Dec. 14, 2013 Bobby Gene Mowen, 80, of Dawsonville, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park South with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. David Walters officiated.

Born in Perry, Missouri, he was a son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Leta Mowen.

He was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Phoenix Acoustical as a general contractor superintendent.

He was also preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Doris J. Mowen; sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Cathi Mowen of Gainesville, Kevin and Melanie Mowen of Kennesaw and Kelly and Sabrina Mowen of Flowery Branch; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Dec. 19, 2013

Susan F. Northington

Died Dec. 15, 2013 Susan F. Northington, 51, of Flowery Branch, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Northington; daughter, Rebecca Northington of Flowery Branch; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Traci and Adam Moore of Grayson; grandchildren, Miranda DuBose, Faith Moore, Vincent Moore and Samantha Moore; and brothers and sisters-in-law; Rusty and Raquel Greer of Woodstock and Michael and Colette Greer of Louisiana.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30501, or www.cancer.org.

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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office ■■ A vehicle abandoned at the 144 mile marker on Interstate 85 on Dec. 14 was towed.

■■ A man who has been in the United States for 20 years was arrested for driving without a license on Commerce Road on Dec. 14. The vehicle he was driving had a tail light violation.

■■ A deputy questioned two men at the corner of Oak Crest Lane and Holly Springs Road on Dec. 15 after one man kept reaching into his back pocket. The deputy was suspicious and asked if the men had anything illegal. One man was taken into custody on a Clarke County warrant.

The other man was released.

■■ Deputies were called to a Dec. 14 dispute at the Bed Bath and Beyond warehouse on John B. Brooks Road where a group of women were reportedly attempting to get a male employee in trouble. The man indicated the females had him confused with

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Sunday mornings at 10:30 at the Depot in downtown Hoschton. A nursery and children’s church is provided.

Pastor Todd Coble may be reached at 678-3160273. God bless you and “See you at the Depot!” sss Arise Church will host a Christmas Eve candlelight and communion Service at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 24.

Bring your family for a night of candles, great music and reflection to rediscover the hope and joy of celebrating the true meaning of Christmas.

Refreshments will be provided after the service.

The church is located at 6028 Spout Springs Road.

Call 706-768-3705. sss First Baptist Church of Flowery Branch will have Christmas communion service at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 22. The church is located at 5106 Spring St. Call 770-967-6212. All are invited. sss Flowery Branch United Methodist Church will hold its Christmas service at 7 p.m. on Dec. 23.

The church is at 5212 Spring Street. Call 770967-3441. sss Holy Trinity Anglican Church will hold its Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24. The church is at 7049 Spout Springs Road. Call 678-316-6964.

There will be prayer, readings, carols, followed

by Holy Communion. Holy Trinity will be worshipping with a candlelight service for the Feast of the Incarnation on Christmas Eve. We are a parish which seeks to be grounded in the faith of the early Church, yet relevant for the needs of those living

The Paper | Thursday, December 19, 2013 another man but were attempting to fight with him the previous day. A family member intervened but one the females was continuing the harassment. Several of the women said the man threatened to get a gun out of his vehicle.

The vehicle was searched and there was no weapon.

Company officials will be reviewing the surveillance video.

■■ A dispute was reported at a Margie Court residence on Dec. 15 when a family member began creating a disturbance and was asked to leave. The individual left the scene on foot.

■■ A South Carolina resident reported she lost her wallet while shopping at Tanger Outlets on Dec. 14. The wallet contained a debit card and $600 in cash.

■■ A Birch Street resident returned home and was unable to find his dog.

Apparently the dog got off his rope and was struck by a vehicle on Highway 441. The injured animal managed to get back into his yard but died under the front porch.

■■ A man seen walking from the woods along Highway 82 toward Dry

Pond was questioned Dec. 12. The man said he was going to get transmission fluid at the store after his car broke down. A check of the man’s license revealed it should be suspended but there was no serve date. He was officially served with suspension notification and was given a courtesy ride to the store.

■■ A Links Boulevard resident contacted authorities Dec. 7 after receiving a text message from his landlord that he considered a threat.

■■ A man contacted deputies Dec. 10 after the woman he is divorcing left their residence in his truck with a four-wheeler and trailer. The man said she is attempting to sell other property. He was advised to seek the advice of an attorney because it is a civil matter.

■■ A deputy was called to a Links Boulevard location where a civil dispute was reported Dec. 9. The landlord was outside wanting rent money and had served the tenant with some type of eviction paperwork. There was also an issue with a garage door remote control. The deputy stood by but advised the matter likely required legal

counsel.

■■ A driver who failed to yield for an oncoming deputy’s vehicle on Highway 129 at Highway 82 was stopped on Dec. 6. The man was wanted on a transaction account fraud warrant and was transported to the Jackson County Jail.

■■ A driver stopped Dec. 8 on Highway 441 in Nicholson on a tail light violation was transported to the Jackson County Jail for driving while unlicensed and the brake light requirement. The man said he had lived in the United States for 13 years and never bothered to get a driver’s license.

■■ A car stopped Dec. 8 on Highway 441 in Commerce on a headlight violation was being driven by a person with a suspended license.

The woman said she was driving intoxicated friends home from Athens. A sober licensed driver was called to the scene and the driver was taken to jail.

■■ A dispute was reported Dec. 6 at an Ivy Creek Drive location from which a man who had been drinking drove off in a blue Monte Carlo.

The parked vehicle was located in a nearby cul

in the 21st Century. We will be celebrating and singing the traditional and modern carols for Christmas, as well as through prayer, followed by the Eucharist. It would be wonderful to see as many as can come and enjoy worshipping Jesus the Christ, the Savior of the World. sss

Night on Tuesday, December 31st from 8 p.m. – midnight at the church. Singing will be Steve Pruitt, Frankie D and the Arcade Church Singers.

The church is located at 171 Highway 82 South in Jefferson. Contact Pastor David Maddox at 706-2027321. sss

13, we can be all kinds of great things, but if we don’t have love, we are only noise (paraphrase). If there is one thing that will define New Community, it will be LOVE. Join Pastors Mike McGuire and Joey Durmire as we gather together as a faith community. sss

12Stone Church’s Christmas service will be at 5 p.m. and at 7 p.m. on Dec. 22. The church is at 4256 Martin Road. Call 678-990-9522 This campus extends the mission into neighboring Oakwood and Hall County. Flowery Branch has a 500-seat worship space that hosts three services on Sundays at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. sss

New Community Church will be moving to a new location on Jan. 5, 2014. We invite you to Sunday service for worship, teaching and communion at Lawson’s Funeral Home, located at 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton (between Church Street and West Jackson Street). Service is on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. New Community believes that if we can move people along in their faith journey to passionately love God, then consistently loving others will be the result. Our vision is that everyone who comes to New Community will be accepted, loved, and encouraged to connect with what God is doing at New Community and in Jackson County. As Paul says in 1 Corinthians

A Call to Worship now has a new location in the meeting room of Country Inn & Suites on Highway 124 in Braselton.

Services are at 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. Call 706983-0449 or visit www. call2worship.org sss Arcade Community Church presents Praise

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de sac and a man was walking back to the residence. The man acknowledged he was drunk and should not have been driving. An open beer was found in the vehicle so charges of driving under the influence, open container and driving while license is suspended were filed against him. Witnesses confirmed the man had been driving.

■■ A Brockton Loop Road resident notified deputies about a domestic dispute on Dec. 5. The complainant returned home from and her intoxicated boyfriend wanted the number for the real estate company to complain about bugs in the house. The man left the location.

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■■ A Johnson Drive resident complained Dec. 4 after shots being fired at Duck Road address. The complainant expressed concern about children in the area. The deputy went to the location where a woman, who complained about a squirrel problem, was target practicing. She was advised about safety issues and indicated dirt would be hauled in to create a berm for shooting.

■■ The driver of a vehicle stopped Dec. 2 on Highway 326 at Highway 441 was taken into custody on a probation violation warrant. The woman, who said she was pregnant, became argumentative and threw up in the back seat of a patrol car.

Standoff ends peacefully and man taken into custody Sheriff’s deputies from Barrow County and Jackson County arrested Christopher Marshall Adams, 23, of Bethlehem, on numerous outstanding Barrow County warrants after he barricaded himself inside a Jackson County residence.

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous tip shortly after midnight on Friday, Dec. 13, indicating that Adams was at 2098 Highway 330, a Bogart address in Jackson County. Barrow deputies responded to the scene where it was suspected Adams was hiding but Adams refused to come to the door after numerous requests.

Sheriff’s officials had information that Adams may be in possession of weapons, but none were ever brandished or pointed at anyone. However, with this information, the Barrow County Sheriff’s S.W.A.T. team responded and attempted negotiations.

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Holiday specials of the past are faded memories Once upon a time, there was a phenomenon called the Christmas TV special.

The biggest stars on television would host other TV stars in an hourlong holiday variety show.

The biggest was probably Bob Hope, who often sang a duet of “Silver Bells” with female guest stars such as Olivia Newton-John, Barbara Eden and Brooke Shields. The song, incidentally, was made famous in Hope’s 1951 film, “The Lemon Drop Kid.” Hope would ham it up with other guest stars in skits often featuring Hope as a wise-cracking Santa. For two years, 1970 and 1971, Hope’s Christmas specials were filmed in Vietnam in front of military audiences during the Vietnam War. They remain among the most watched TV shows of all time.

Hope also introduced the Associated Press All-American Football Team and made humorous comments about the muscular players who towered over him.

Other entertainers, including Bing Crosby, Dean Martin and Perry Como, had season holiday shows that were TV staples for years. We seldom missed Andy Williams Christmas specials, which featured a group of lads known as the Osmond Brothers. Little Donny was too young for the first appearance, which took place in December 1962.

The shows had their perennial features, such as Williams in a festive Christmas sweater singing “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” which was specially written for the broadcast.

The song remains one of the most played Christmas songs on radio each year.

Other favorites included the “Lawrence Welk Christmas Special,” which included his singers and their children. The Irish tenor, Joe Feeney, had about a dozen kids and it took a while to introduce them all.

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Harris Blackwood I guess the thing that made these specials really special was these entertainers seemed like old friends.

We saw them on TV and in the movies and they were good people who presented quality entertainment.

I can remember hurrying home to be there in time for the special. It ran only once and the VCR was a few years from introduction. The shows were clean and the only mildly tawdry reference usually centered around Christmas stockings.

They ran their course.

At the end, Hope suffered from eyesight problems and couldn’t see his cue cards.

The others could not find a place of popularity among an increasingly younger audience and the Christmas variety shows faded to black.

In doing a little research for this piece, I found many of them, including Williams, Crosby, Hope and Martin, are available on DVD. There are also many clips from these great shows on YouTube.

The thought of those great, old shows bring back memories of a simpler time, when we gathered as a family around the one TV in the house and spent time together. For those who came after this era, I must seem like an old fuddyduddy. But for those who lived through the days of the classic TV shows, I hope there is a rekindling of good memories of time well spent in the midst of wholesome laughter.

It was a nice walk down memory lane for me.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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The encouragement of Juan Thousands of days filled with clouds, rain, snow or sunshine have passed, yet one lesson sticks stubbornly to my heart.

For two years, I spent Tuesday afternoons volunteering as a mentor in an elementary school where every child was poor. An astounding 96 percent of them qualified for free or reduced-price lunches. The vast majority had traveled with their families from a desperate country where, though it’s hard to imagine, they had been even poorer than their lives in America.

I took myself weekly to a second-grade class and found students who were eager for affection, time and attention.

One boy, in particular, captured my heart. He was tiny almost to the point of being frail, with thick black hair and a cowlick forcing strands to stand straight up from his crown. His black eyes were huge and combined with a large smile covered most of his face.

His name was Juan.

From the kindly teacher, I learned Juan lived with many family members in a rundown trailer mostly devoid of windows. When the winter’s stunning cold roared into town, the only warmth Juan found was in the classroom where heat was plentiful from 8 in the

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One day when we were on the playground for recess, it was a particularly bitter, windy day. I watched as Juan shivered intensely, dressed only in a long-sleeved, thin cotton shirt. Looking around, I saw most of the children were without coats or sweaters.

With the help of friends, and J.C. Penney which generously offered a 25 percent discount on outerwear, we distributed brand-new coats and heavy sweaters to every child in the class.

But this story goes deeper than the outside of a child’s body. It goes clear to his soul.

Juan was mostly smart but well behind the schooling of a normal secondgrader because his parents could speak little English and therefore couldn’t help him. Every Tuesday when I arrived, Juan jumped from his seat, risking the teacher’s reprimand, and would fly across the room to throw his arms around

Juan was mostly smart but well behind the schooling of a normal second-grader because his parents could speak little English and therefore couldn’t help him.

my legs and hug me tightly.

He then took my hand and led me to a seat next to him where he asked to be helped with his reading.

“Juan is very bright,” his teacher said. “With a little encouragement and individualized help, he could do well in life.”

I set about helping him in such a way and he flourished. Once, I encountered him and his mother in the parking lot of Kmart. He ran to me and hugged me tightly, speaking rapidly in Spanish to his mother. She smiled broadly, hugged me and said, “Gracias.

Gracias.” She reached over and patted Juan’s head, smoothing down his cowlick in the process.

Eventually, Juan disappeared. His teacher and I surmised the family returned to a country where warmth is more plentiful than cold. But, for a period in time, he had found what his soul craved: encouragement.

It had been years since I thought of Juan until the

email arrived from the reader who forcefully criticized me for the column that had encouraged those who wanted to write a book.

He said I had cruelly given hope to people, that only one in a thousand might be published.

“Ludicrous,” said this man named Robert.

It’s sad to see such harshness.

Encouragement is the milk of kindness. To give warmth to a person’s body is admirable but to warm his soul with hope is a gift everlasting. It isn’t for us to decide what the odds are for success or who should have it because every person has potential to accomplish in big and small ways.

Please encourage someone today. There is no greater kindness.

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

The underappreciated 8th-grade teacher No offense to eighthgraders (I was one myself — physically from 1981-82; mentally from 1981-present), but eighth-graders are the worst behaved people on the planet.

I base this indisputable statement on the following scientific evidence: During my eighth grade year, my class prompted not one, but two different teachers to have nervous breakdowns during class. Both subsequently went on some type of hiatus/vacation/sabbatical/hospitalization and weren’t seen or heard from again until the next school term, after we safely graduated to ninth grade.

But two teachers that year didn’t seem to be affected by our eighth-grader buffoonery — our math teacher, Mrs. Harris, and our history teacher, Mr. Shirk.

On the first day of class, Mrs. Harris made us line up outside her classroom, in the hallway, in alphabetical order, against the wall. When the ball rang, we were instructed to walk into her classroom, in a single line, and sit down in our assigned seat, which was also designated alphabetically. We had to do this

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Educational philosophers, take note. That woman, not once, had any type of behavioral problem from any child in that class for the entire year. This is the same group that made two teachers quit. Why were we better behaved in her class? I think it’s simply because of the tone set from standing in line and walking in single file.

Subconsciously, we felt that this woman was all business and misbehavior wouldn’t be tolerated.

Her teaching style was also very direct. You were expected to know how to work certain pre-algebra problems. She would call you to the blackboard to complete a problem out of the book. If you didn’t know how to do it, she would pepper you with questions, basically ridiculing you in front of the entire class.

I loved it. It was hilarious

to watch my classmates squirm. Me, not so much.

I got caught by Mrs. Harris unprepared once, and only once. I felt like such an idiot after she was done with me that I always came to class prepared.

I was never keen on math, but being prepared, and terrified, in Mrs. Harris’ class was integral to surviving high school algebra, calculus and trigonometry.

Mr. Shirk wasn’t a disciplinarian. He was a showman.

He taught his eighthgrade American history class like a college professor — he lectured and you took notes. Remember, this was a bunch of wild 13-year-olds. But he was so entertaining, and so genuinely loved the content, that I grew to love it as well. He described our country’s history like a big, winding, engrossing story — which it is.

Probably one of the world’s greatest stories.

Due to Mr. Shirk’s energy and passion for history, I developed a great interest in it as well, which led to the mistake of being a history minor in college.

If only Mr. Shirk had taught “Latin American Civilizations” when I was at the

University of Georgia.

In just a few months, we’ll be celebrating the annual rites of high school graduation. In our newspaper, we do a special grad section, where seniors remember their educational experiences, and often note the teachers that have had an impact on them. They always mention high school teachers, but rarely mention those who taught them in the middle grades. Out of sight, out of mind.

My point is: Those teachers in the middle grades can make a big impact on our lives. On your children’s lives. Those grades — roughly sixth through eighth — are often where our personalities are shaped, our interests are set, our identities formed.

I have no idea where Mrs. Harris or Mr. Shirk are now, but I’d like to thank them, and all middle grades teachers, for answering this difficult calling. And for not quitting in the middle of the year.

That in itself is something worth lauding.

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

Why were we better behaved in her class? I think it’s simply because of the tone set from standing in line and walking in single file.

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LEADERSHIP Continued from 1A

JCCO president James Scott then gave his closing remarks expressing his sincere appreciation to everyone who has helped and served Jackson County. He said that the past 15 years have been successful only because of people and businesses who have given toward the success of the county’s youth.

Brooks Benton ended the event by singing America the Beautiful.

Everyone congratulated the award winners after the ceremony and gathered around Scott to thank him for his hard work.

“This was probably one of the most inspiring events I’ve ever been to. It brought a lot of people together and I saw determination and a true sense of community spirit,” said Scott.

None of the award winners knew about their awards before the banquet, so all of them had the same response of “I’m shocked!”

“I’ve known Mr. Scott since working with him in the year 2000,” said Jennifer Dees,who

serves as Braselton’s town manager. “He is a dear friend of mine and I am very honored to have won the Community Leadership Award.” Dees, who is pictured below with Jim Scott, is actively involved with the Jackson County Boys & Girls Club and the Braselton-Hoschton Relay For Life.

“I was so surprised that I was chosen for the Humanitarian Award. You know, you just do what you do and you don’t ever expect anything like this,” said Annie M. Hughey.

Jackson County Community Outreach is currently accepting members and board members. They have exciting new goals for next year and they have set their goals even higher for the year 2015, according to Scott.

For more information about JCCO or to become a member, contact Jim Scott at 706-335-3367.

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Jackson County Community Outreach president Jim Scott presented the Humanitarian Award to Annie M. Hughey.

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Lindsey Slayton, a 2012 Scholarship Award recipient, shared how the scholarship is furthering her education.

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These cadets accepted the Young Adult Award on behalf of the Jefferson High School Air Force JROTC Honor Guard.

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Brooks Benton, sang three songs, including America The Beautiful. See more scenes at ClickThePaper.com

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DeShawn Reeves, one of the two winners of the Certified Nursing Assistant Honor Award, with Jim Scott.

Sophia Johnston, one of the two winners of the Certified Nursing Assistant Honor Award, with Jim Scott.

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worked with the Waterloo, Iowa Police Department.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Wyant; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Kimberly Wyant of Riverside, Calif., and Aaron and Darla Wyant of Menifee, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Dave King of Flowery Branch; nine grand-

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Died Dec. 10, 2013 Miriam Janeive Scogin, 79, of Hill, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013.

A homemaker, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Felton Scogin; and her parents, Simon Ray and Viola Lee Fulcher Casper.

Survivors include her sons, Gary Greeson (Angie) of Abbeville, S.C., and Keith Greeson (Cissy) of Winder; daughters, Vicki Peace of Colbert and Deborah Sutherland

(Claude) of Abbeville, S.C.; brothers, Harold Ray Casper of Watkinsville and Thomas Casper of Statham; sister, Merita Austin of Winder; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Ben Parker officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Memorial Park.

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Sports DRAGONS EARN POSTSEASON HONORS Members of the Jefferson High School softball team received postseason awards from the Gainesville Times.

Pitcher Olivia Husted was named to the First Team. She finished the season with a .484 batting average, 37 RBI’s, 10 doubles, five home runs and three triples.

Outfielders Emily Dufty and Erin Jackson, as well as infielder Savannah Snapp and catcher Ashley Boyd received honorable mention.

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Hawks down Lions 54-51

JACKSON COUNTY STILL SEARCHING FOR BREAKTHROUGH ON THE COURT

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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The Lady Panthers always seem to find a way to rally in the second half; however it’s their first half performance that prevents them from owning teams throughout the entire game. Head coach Julie McCutcheon said the Jackson County Comprehensive High School girls’ basketball team is a talented bunch that must find a way to have a consistent showing day in and day out.

“One word to describe our season would be inconsistent which is to be expected with a young team. We have had improvements but there are areas we still need to improve on,” said McCutcheon. We came out firing on defense but then we had to make a transition for nearly two weeks on offense because of the coaching change so they could get adjusted to what we are trying to teach.”

A 2-5 team as of Dec. 16, the Lady Panthers are still looking for its offensive firepower. Most of those losses were by slim margins to teams like Elbert and Oconee County High School. It’s been a work in process for a team that didn’t have a full roster until October.

“In nearly every game we’ve gotten behind in the first half. Against Oconee County, we were up eight at the half and played a good consistent game. When we came out the break, Oconee outscored us 14-2 in the third quarter,” McCutcheon stated.

One thing JCCHS can harp on is its defense.

They have the length to defend and block shots.

Offensively, they’ve relied heavily on top scorers Mason Garland and Shelton Kendrix who each average 15-16 points per game.

“The inconsistency is what is getting us right now. We did better offensively as we showed against Oconee and our defense is still pretty good.

We’ve held a couple of AAAAAA teams to scores in the forties and those girls, along with ours, play an up-tempo game,” McCutcheon said. [Defense is our strong point but we need to balance things out] on offense and I think we are getting closer to doing that.

The Panthers will travel to White County tomorrow night for a non-region matchup set for 7:30 p.m.

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Milz Tatum (12) challenges Keetone Glover defensively in a big region game between Mill Creek and Peachtree Ridge.

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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He’s only 5 feet 8 inches tall but Keetone Glover has had arguably the biggest impact for the Mill Creek High School basketball team.

Last Friday, the Hawks defeated Peachtree Ridge 54-51 in a heated region matchup that saw three ejections.

Despite losing Scotty Chadwick, who was the team’s leading scorer at the time, Glover said they never panicked.

Glover is swift, agile and maintains good control of the ball. While many see him coming, they have trouble defending his shot.

“Our coach told us to keep our composure and continue to play together as a team,” said Glover.

Miles Riley opened the

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scoring drive with a twopointer and, from there, the Hawks jumped out to a 19-8 lead with Chadwick and Christian Mancillas leading the charge. Mill Creek continued its fast-paced start as Glover went coast to coast through multiple defenders accompanied by Ryan Dobbs for a 24-17 lead at the break.

The second half saw a different look from the Lions who had struggled immensely on offense in the first half. A back and forth battle for the lead ensued and Peachtree Ridge looked as though as they were going to make a comeback win as they maintained a five-point lead in the third quarter.

Yet, Mill Creek made an impeccable run in the fourth after being down seven points.

Glover kept the crowd and

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Atlanta Falcons award McFerrin with Lifetime Achievement Award

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T. McFerrin (right) was celebrated last Saturday at a luncheon in the Georgia Dome during the A-Public game between Marion County and Charlton County.

Former Jefferson High School head coach T. McFerrin retired last year but his impact on the game and the Dragons haven’t been forgotten.

Last week, the Atlanta Falcons announced McFerrin was selected as the Lifetime Achievement Award winner for “having a significant impact on the state of Georgia in football.”

McFerrin said he had no clue he’d been nominated for the accolade but was honored to be the recipient.

“I did not know anything about it until I got the phone call. Obviously I was very flattered and very proud of the honor and very appreciative to Coach Mike Smith and the Atlanta Falcons,” said McFerrin.

McFerrin went 39-9 in his tenure at Jefferson, including two region championships, three trips to the postseason and one state title. McFerrin also has one another state championship when he was at the helm at Elbert County High School in the 1990s. A former athlete himself, McFerrin enjoyed teaching and said life wouldn’t be the same if wasn’t coaching.

“I played football in high school and two years at Millsaps College. I also coached Little League baseball for five or six years in my home town of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and I loved sports and didn’t think I would be happy just teaching History in high school without coaching,” McFerrin said.

When asked what the biggest lesson he learned from coaching, McFerrin said, “With proper motivation and great work ethic, young men can sometimes achieve far more (in football and in life) than anyone thought possible.”

After nearly four decades at the helm of various football programs, McFerrin said it’s the success he saw off the field in the kids he coached that made his job that much more enjoyable.

“Seeing 15- and 16-year-olds mature into both fine football players and fine young men and become responsible citizens [is a pleasure]. Also, seeing what a successful and/or a championship football team means to a community that has never experienced success,” McFerrin said.

the game alive with a shot from beyond the arc and Riley sunk four shots from the free throw line with just seconds remaining.

“A win like this gives us a lot of confidence because other teams in our region will be able to see we can win games like this,” said Glover.

The Hawks return to action in another region showdown tomorrow on the road against North Gwinnett at 7:30 p.m.

Lady Lions pull off upset over Hawks The Lady Hawks and Lions turned the ball over multiple times but Peachtree Ridge had a little bit more luck on its side and took down Mill Creek at home 45-41.

PRHS jumped out to an 11-8 lead at the end of the first quarter. While the Lady Hawks didn’t have any trouble grabbing offensive rebounds, it was a slow day on the court for both squads offensively.

MCHS was without 6-footer Meredith Schulte whose height and scoring was greatly missed.

With less than four minutes to play in the third, Ashley Gayle trimmed Mill Creek’s deficit to one but the Lions evened the score at 41all before adding four more before the end of regulation.

Phillips led the pack with 11 points and Kathleen Haxton finished with 10. Lorrie Cruse finished with 19 points for the Lady Lions. Mill Creek will return to the court tomorrow at North Gwinnett at 6 p.m.

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JCCHS 38, Franklin Co. 46

JCCHS 55, Oconee Co. 64

JHS 64, Commerce 13

JHS 71, Commerce 38

MCHS 41, PRHS 45

MCHS 54, PRHS 51

Otiwu awarded Hawks’ Win for Wyn Scholarship Mill Creek honors Ben Otiwu

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Mill Creek High School football player Ben Otiwu was awarded the Win for Wyn Scholarship. The scholarship was developed seven years ago by defensive coordinator/strength and conditioning coach Tommy Scott and his wife Stephanie in honor of their son Wyn who passed away after 25 days of life.

Otiwu has become the twentieth recipient of the award.

“Ben Otiwu was so deserving of the Win for Wyn Scholarship.

He is the epitome of the strength, determination and character we stand for,” said Scott.

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The Gwinnett Braves are running a special promotion through Dec. 28 where everything is 20 percent off. Some of the items include Braves T-shirts, hats, baseball cards and more. Gwinnett also has special holiday packages on sale that can be used at any home game and include on-field batting practices and merchandise. 2014 season tickets are also available. They open the season April 3 on the road against the Durham Bulls. Visit gwinnettbraves.com for the promo code and for more information call 678-277-0300.

The Touchdown Club of Gwinnett handed out hardware to some of the area’s finest athletes last week, including several to members of the Mill Creek High School football team. Offensive lineman Kaleb Kim was named to the AllCounty first team list. Josh Fannin was selected to the second team. Running back Devozea Felton was given the Kevin Maloof award. The Cecil Morris award was given to running back Carter Governale and Andrew Sciara earned the Scholar-Athlete award.

A host of youth girls’ basketball teams will be in action today. The Barrow Bulldogs will take on EJ Rouse at 7 p.m. in the Kings Bridge gym. Commerce Simpson vs.

Commerce Sorrells will kick off at 7 p.m. at Commerce. The Barrow Comets vs. WJ Hollis will tip-off at 7:30 p.m. in the North Jackson gym. Visit jacksonrec.com for more information.

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Hawks place four wrestlers in top five of South Forsyth’s Santa Slam

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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The Mill Creek High School wrestling team couldn’t have asked for a better day at South Forsyth High School in the Santa Slam last Saturday.

The competition was stiff, complete with wrestlers that finished in second place at state last season. The brackets saw teams such as Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Lakeside, Northview and Westminster.

Shane Downard, Matthew Felbaum, Bobby Klemm, Wesley Peterson and Ardy Velez lived to fight on day two with Klemm and Peterson going undefeated day one.

Klemm, who competes in the heavyweight division, captured the team’s only first-place finish. Klemm pinned Julian Escobedo of South Forsyth before defeating Kmaron Patterson of Mountain View High School

in the finale.

Peterson saw two victories on day one and opened the day with a win over Tyler Anastasia. Yet, he ran into trouble against Josh Powell of Lakeside who knocked him out of contention for first place. Still he rebounded in the finals for a third-place finish.

After cruising through each round, Downard and Velez both fell victim to the competition in the finale.

Velez started his day with two rounds before two consecutive wins over Michale Banks of Centennial and Derrick Walker of Mountain View. Downard defeated Nick Schlottman of Newnan and, after a forfeit by his opponent in the semi-finals, he finished the day in fourth place.

The Hawks have been up and down this season but seek to keep momentum on its side as they head into the Gwinnett County Invitational at Dacula tomorrow.

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Ardy Velez was one of two wrestlers to finish in fourth place in the Santa Slam.

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Continued from 1B Like the Lady Panthers, the boys are dealing with issues of its own, especially in turnovers and free throws. Head coach Mark Defoor stressed the importance of scoring but is also patient knowing he’s only had his entire team for a month.

“We got a bunch of guys from football late and we knew that coming in. We tried to prepare for that the best we could. We started off a little rusty. We didn’t have much continuity on offense but our defense was pretty solid,” Defoor said.

Through the last couple weeks we’ve improved in certain areas but our biggest concern is turnovers and free throws.”

JCCHS has a strong schedule that will force the team to learn how to compete with some of the best talent in AAA basketball.

“Most of the games we’ve been in have been close.

Every game is going to be a battle. The guys know going in every night that they are going to have to play really well in order to be competitive and I wouldn’t want it

any other way,” Defoor stated.

The Panthers have multiple guys on the team that can score and it’s become a luxury for Defoor who knows someone will step up and get the job done.

“Nathan Robards has stepped up and we are trying to make him our 3-point shooter. He’s our best shooter and we have guys step up every night. We like to have balanced scoring. It doesn’t matter to me who scores, just as long as somebody does it,” Defoor said.

With more production on offense, Defoor believes the future looks bright.

“I love our team and I love where we’re headed,” stated Defoor.

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BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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The 9U Jefferson Dragons football team didn’t have any issues shutting teams out, so much so that the youngsters haven’t allowed opponents to score for the past two seasons. Head coach Jason Gibson and defensive coordinator Chris Aldridge agreed that it wasn’t necessarily a goal of the team to force a shutout; the ultimate goal was simple – win ball games.

“As a coaching staff we have never really made a big issue of the shutouts. We have stressed to our kids that the goal is to win the football game and to be prepared to do whatever it takes to make that happen. The shutouts have just been a byproduct of everyone’s hard work,” said Gibson.

“Believe it or not the shutouts were never made into a big deal or really talked about much. We always coached

that our goal was to just win our games.

The shutouts just became a pride factor with our defense,” Aldridge said.

Although just 9 years old, the Dragons wake up on game days with the motivation to compete like professional athletes.

Their precise attention to detail on the defensive side of the ball and chatter from parents and spectators further motivated Jefferson to keep its opponents from scoring.

“It was a regular topic that people loved to talk about. We as a coaching staff never pushed for the shutouts but rather a complete game on both sides of the ball. I think the motivation just came from our aggressive kids,” said Aldridge.

“I think midseason last year our park was buzzing about the shutouts but it’s not something that was discussed as a weekly goal. I think the kids started to realize it and as a defensive unit, they continued to work even harder in practice to make

sure no one scored,” stated Gibson.

Elijah DeWitt loves his role at the outside linebacker position, saying he [likes] to tackle people.”

And he has his fingers tightly crossed about next season.

“I was excited [about what we did this year] but wondering if we can do it for a third year,” said DeWitt.

While the defense was busy stopping its competition, the offense was hard at work as well, averaging 33 points per game and totaling 724 points over the course of the last two seasons.

“Our offense is awesome and hard to stop. Coach Gibson does an unbelievable job running our offense and having them ready each week,” Aldridge said. “This group of kids has always had a tremendous work ethic, they understand the game and know that it takes 11 kids on the field doing their assignment in order to be successful.”

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From left to right: Defensive coordinator Tommy Scott, Ben Otiwu and Stephanie Scott.

“He is also one of the finest young men I have ever had the privilege to know. I am humbled and honored to have been able to award him with this Win for Wyn Scholarship in our son’s memory,” Scott said.

The senior defensive end was awarded $1,000 to be used toward college.

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Head Coach Jason Gibson gave much of the credit to the 9U team who have been lights out on offense and defense.

MC swimmers climb up Gwinnett County charts

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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The Mill Creek High School swim team has put together impressive numbers and as they approach the midway point, they’ve climbed the chars of the Gwinnett County polls, giving them much needed confidence as they enter the second half of the season.

The Lady Hawks opened the season with wins over Westminster and Collins Hill. Kara Powell is ranked fourth in the 50 free behind Archer’s Alexi Smith, Parkview’s Morgan Fleming and Brookwood’s Maddy Cohen.

Anna Guynes of Mill Creek is ranked sixth. The Lady Hawks are in a tight race for first in its relays. They are currently ranked third in the 200 medley behind Brookwood and Peachtree Ridge, second in the 200 free relay behind Parkview and second in the 400 relay behind Peachtree Ridge.

Garrison Bemis has consistently been ranked in the top five in Gwinnett County in the boys 50 free. He’s currently in fifth place as of Dec. 9 behind Alex Taylor (Brookwood), Reed Wynn (Peachtree Ridge), Tomas Peribonio (North Gwinnett) and Eric Strickland (Norcross). The boys are ranked fifth in the 200 free relay.

The Hawks return to action tomorrow at the Collins Hill Pool against Dacula and Lanier High School.

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Healthy holiday tips

By FARAH BOHANNON

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As fun, joyful and delicious as the holiday season is, there can be one drawback to the excessive cookies, desserts and sweets – weight gain and a general negative feelings about it. There are still ways to enjoy the holidays on a healthier note and feel confident going into the new year.

Fortunately cooks both professional and not have started making traditional, heavy, and unhealthy recipes much lighter and figure-friendly, which has allowed people to still enjoy the food they love minus the fat and sugar. For example, instead of using several cups of sugar, multiple sticks of butter and a lot of oil, chocolate chip cookies can be made with unsweetened applesauce or mashed, ripe bananas instead of the heavy ingredients.

Cut the recommended sugar amount in half and the cookies will still be sweet enough.

For healthy chocolate chip cookie recipe ideas, visit www.babble.com/bestrecipes/25-healthier-twists-on-the-chocolate-chip-cookie/put-your-cookies-towork-for-you/ For other healthy dessert ideas, visit www.chocolatecoveredkatie. com.

Katie Mitchell, Director of Fitness, and Amanda Turner, Registered Dietitian, with Curves International Inc., the gym for women, came up with six tips to stay on track during the holiday season. They are simple enough to follow and are sure to keep weight gain at bay.

1. Eat before attending a party so you will not overeat the unhealthy and heavy dishes. Grab a glass of water or diet soda before making a plate.

2. Bring a healthy item so you know there will be at least one reasonable option. Veggies with hummus, fresh fruit, or a salad are good options. That way, you can fill up on those if the only options are heavy casseroles and desserts.

3. Measure portions by using measuring spoons and cups. If you’re out and unable to use these items, use these basic measurements: Fist = 1 cup.

Palm = approximately 4 ounces.

Deck of cards = 3 ounces.

Tip of thumb = 1 tablespoon.

Tip of pinky finger = 1 teaspoon.

Tennis ball = 1 fruit serving.

Golf ball = 2 tablespoons.

4. Keep a food and exercise diary to hold yourself accountable and to track progress. Sometimes it helps to purchase a brand new notebook to increase motivation. Track feelings and thoughts as well as food and exercise, or even jot down inspirational quotes or health and fitness ideas heard from others.

5. Avoid liquid calories. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks are high in calories and sugar. They will not satisfy your hunger as well. Aim for water, diet drinks, seltzer water or small servings of alcohol. If you’re a hot chocolate lover but don’t love the high sugar content, give yourself half a mug and mix it with skim or low-fat milk.

6. Stay active. Join a gym, take fitness classes, do home workouts or take your workout outside. Do what makes you happy.

Another way to stay on track during the holiday season is to make a deal with a friend or family member. Hold each other accountable and keep each other updated with progress reports. Don’t forget to inspire one another. It’s also great to involve children in this journey. Teach them about living a healthy and balanced lifestyle by showing them how it’s done.

Instead of watching television after dinner, take a family walk or play an active game. It will make a big difference and instill healthy habits in your children.

Encourage a big family walk during large gatherings on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day if the weather permits – it will leave everyone feeling refreshed and memories will be made.

If you work in an office for a majority of the day or have small children or an infant at home and cannot get to a gym, there are several ways to stay active. If you work at an office, take frequent walk breaks throughout the day – just 3 to 5 minutes at a time if you’re able to. Walk to the bathroom or break room and back. If you have a private office, take frequent breaks to do wall pushups, lunges, squats or even curls with light free weights if you can. Be sure to keep healthy snacks on hand like nuts, fruit, low-sugar yogurt, raw veggies and hummus or whole grain crackers since there tends to be a wide array of sugary and heavy treats available in offices during this time of year. Fill up on the healthy stuff so you don’t put yourself in a sugar coma from excessive cookies or peppermint bark. Drink lots of water as well.

Sometimes thirst and hunger cues can get mixed up. You can do the exercises listed above at home as well.

Remember that you don’t have to deprive yourself during the holiday season.

If you have the will power and self control, have a tiny sliver of grandma’s famous pie or a dollop of the buttery mashed potatoes along with your turkey breast and salad.

If you think that even a small serving will ruin your hard work, then avoid it and go for the lighter items – salad, vegetables and lean meats. Don’t go overboard on the heavy food items and be sure to stay active. You will feel confident come 2014.

Scouts share sweet smiles The Mill Creek Cluster Girl Scout Troop 3581 recently visited The Oaks at Braselton Senior Living Center for some special holiday fun. The fourth graders had a fabulous time making and decorating gingerbread houses with several of the residents. The sweet treats were created on Dec. 6.

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Keep safety in mind when gift-giving The National and be sure to select gifts that are Awareness focus appropriate for a child’s age and for December is on maturity. I still recall the time Safe Toys and Gift when we attended a party when Month and celebramy oldest son was seven. Every tion. While preparing child was handed a can of Silly your homes for the String. Silly String is a colorful CC festivities and having liquid polymer resin that is conAll Eyes On Deck family and friends tained under pressure within a in your home, especan. Also in the can is a coolant, cially small children, please make sure which serves as a propellant that shoots you’re aware of the potential of danger out a stream of resin when a button is delurking. Each year, many people suffer pressed. The coolant quickly evaporates, from eye injuries caused by unsafe toys and the liquid resin becomes solid, but still and celebrations. a bit sticky nearly immediately. AccordTop Toy Safety Tips: ing to E How online Warning, when the Regarding the children’s toys you may contents of Silly String are under pressure, be purchasing or receiving as gifts for your they can potentially combust if placed near home: Avoid toys with sharp, protruding an open flame. The contents are also flamor projectile parts. Most of us have been in mable as they exit the can. So if there are attendance when gift openings get so overany adults smoking cigarettes in nearby whelming to both the children and adults. proximity as the contents are dispersed, The child opens the gift with paper flying this could potentially be a dangerous comthrough the air and the next second they’re bination. The coolant that propels the Silly frantically running through the room String out of the can is very cold and also showing everyone what they got while the is capable of causing instant cold burn, or gift is flashed in front of this face and then frostbite, if the nozzle is placed too close to another. Toys with sharp and protruding the skin during use. You can imagine how I parts are a nightmare waiting to happen felt when I walked outside and saw my son with a gift like this one in an excited child’s frantically running excitedly throughout hands. the yard while trying to spray the other Read WARNING label on toys: it’s children in the face at close proximity and important children be supervised when they in return were doing the exact same playing with potentially hazardous toys thing to him. Other adults were supervisor games that could cause an eye injury. ing, but not one of them had educated the Check labels for age recommendations children on how to use the Silly String ap-

propriately before beginning their fun plan of attack. I probably scarred my son for life as I removed him from the situation in a flash and took his can of Silly String away from him as I went on to educate him on how not to use the Silly String. By the time I had educated him on how not to use it, the fun was all over. For more information on the hazards of Silly String, read more by accessing this site: http://www.ehow. com/about_4678964_silly-string-hazards. html#ixzz2mzJDzDU3 Regarding laser toy products: Ensure that laser product labels include a statement that the device complies with 21 CFR (the Code of Federal Regulations) Subchapter J.

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Tri-County Amateur Radio Club connects ‘Ham’

By BOB RICHARDSON

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It was Oct. 15 of this year, a Tuesday evening, and I decided to check my email.

There was a new name on one of the emails: Mike Tutt.

He was a Ham (amateur radio operator), and he had just recently moved here from California.

He was hoping to find some assistance in getting a basic wire antenna up so that he could get back on the air and had found information about the Tri County Club on the Internet.

I quickly replied that we would be most happy to assist him in this endeavor. Shortly thereafter, I forwarded his email to a number of the Tri-County Amateur Radio Club members asking for volunteers. There was an immediate response from club members willing and ready to assist.

Mike Tutt and his wife, Susan, were just moving into their home and, while it took a few days to schedule a few of us to go over and survey the site in to determine what was possible and consider some preliminary solutions, this task was completed by the end of October. That visit was followed up with a second to take measurements.

The backyard was quite wooded, which would help

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Mike Tutt at the controls of his amateur radio setup . in supporting a wire antenna, but some of the smaller trees could be an issue with running the antenna, however, a work-around plan was developed.

By now it was mid-November. A group of the club members spent several hours on a Saturday morning shooting lines up into the trees using a pneumatic launcher. This would be a crucial step in preparing to actually raise the wire antenna. The effort was successful, and final preparation steps could now move forward. Mike Tutt was able to order necessary materials, and the club do-

nated other items. The team of volunteers took a break for Thanksgiving, but even then they were assembling the materials into what was to become the antenna.

On Nov. 30, a cold morning, club members assembled at Mike and Susan’s home to raise the antenna into place.

Susan was working on their Christmas tree, and Mike was anxious to get his radio on the air. The antenna was pulled into position with the lines that had previously been placed in the trees.

With the antenna feedline connected Mike Gee, one of the volunteers who is an

Next BULLI in Braselton classes beginning Jan. 6 Registration is under way and forms are available at the Braselton Town Hall.

Each class costs $40 for BULLI members. Classes begin Jan. 6 and end Feb. 21.

From Advertising to Zoning - A Small Business Primer will be offered on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. This course covers the basics of starting a business, constructing a business plan, legal applications, funding sources, site selection and marketing.

Self Defense for Women is offered on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Myths and misconceptions regarding attack situations are discussed as well as avoidance techniques; the course is graded for women of any age and fitness level.

Masters of Impressionism fills the Wednesday learning opportunities at 10 a.m.

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Also on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. is Make A Needle Felted Doll. Students will learn the basics of needle felting and create a unique doll. This

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Steven Southerland, Roger Gibson, Paul Cheek, Mike Gee and Bob Richardson at work.

Below, L: Paul Cheek, Bob Richardson, Mike Tutt, Mike Gee, Roger Gibson, Steven Southerland. electronic whiz, took initial readings to tune the antenna for the frequencies that Mike Tutt wanted.

By mid-day, the team had the antenna connected to the radio and some sample readings where taken to ensure all was working as anticipated.

Finally everything was in place, Mike Tutt was able to

enter his radio room and listen to the sound of his radio on the air and distant hams reaching out for a contact.

You see, Mike Tutt is a blind ham who works his magic by touch and using some remarkable equipment that allows radio settings to be announced.

Later that day, we re-

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Continued from 3B Protective Eyewear: Along with sports equipment, give children the appropriate protective eyewear with polycarbonate lenses. Check http:// www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/living/ protective-eyewear.cfm to learn about protective gear recommended for your child’s sport.

Keep toys that are made for older children away from younger children.

This is sometimes really hard to do. My recommendations would be that any toy that is not age appropriate for the younger children, they should be kept in the older child’s room to play with. There is less risk of the smaller child coming into contact with an inappropriate age toy if it’s outside of their normal play range in the home. Taking this step could be lifesaving to a smaller child.

Battery operated toys: Many toy products are battery operated. Be careful to not allow batteries laying throughout the house for the children to accidentally pop

ceived email that he had been successful in making some contacts in the United States Spain and Ireland.

The antenna was a success!

The entire team on this productive day consisted of Mark Allman, Paul Cheek, Mike Gee, Roger Gibson, Bob Richardson and Steven Southerland.

them into their mouth. Because batteries are associated with toys, children feel very comfortable handling them. This is not a good thing. Exercise using batteries with caution in your home to keep your child safe. Keep them in a cupboard or drawer that has child safety locks in place.

Jingle bells at this time of the year: As cute as they are, supervise with caution when your child has one on a necklace, headband or is carrying them around.

They are way too easy to pop in their mouths. Remember, anything less than 2 inches in diameter is considered a choking hazard.

Keep these things in mind: In the event your child experiences an eye injury from a toy, seek immediate medical attention from an ophthalmologist, an eye medical doctor. For more information on Safe Toys and Celebration month, visit this site: http://www.geteyesmart.org/ eyesmart/eye-health-news/buying-safetoys.cfm You can contact CC through editor@ clickthepaper.com

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Santa is coming to the Braselton Library at 10 a.m. and at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19. sss

678-602-0976 or Albert Johnson at 770-851-2918. sss Relay For Life of Braselton-Hoschton will kick off the 2014 season at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, in the Braselton Community Center. A kickoff rally will launch the fundraising efforts. Register a team and get a first opportunity to select a campsite for the overnight event set for April 25, 2014, at Hoschton Park. Call 706-543-2240 or visit RelayForLife.org/bhga sss

Christmas Tours at the Governor’s Mansion will be provided through Dec. 20. Thursday and Friday tours are from 9:30-11 a.m.

For groups of 10 or more, call 404-261-1776.

Please note that the Governor’s Mansion is a Toys for Tots drop-off site. sss Fifth Row Center will be presenting “A Christmas Carol” through Dec. 21 at the Sylvia Beard Theatre at the Buford Community Center in Buford. For tickets and information, visit FifthRowCenter.com or call 770-945-6762.

Fifth Row Center is a non-profit, 501c3 community theater group, based in Flowery Branch. sss

SPLASH into 2014 by taking a plunge in Lake Lanier and supporting an Olympic legacy program for local youth. During the Lake Lanier Polar Bear Jump, you’ll compete for a number of prizes including best costume, biggest splash, oldest and youngest jumpers and best sponsored group jump. Prizes will also be awarded for the chili cook-off, which is free to enter.

Come join us for a quick cool down, followed by a dip in the hot tub and warm chili and hot chocolate. We look forward to starting the New Year with you at noon on Jan. 1, 2014, at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue at 3105 Clarks Bridge Road in Gainesville.

Register online at www. lckc.org/PolarBearSwim The cost is $25 for a single jump or $50 for a family jump.

Group sponsorship opportunities are available. sss

Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries at the clinic located at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder.

December clinic days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Prices are $85 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $65 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $55 for a male dog, $50 for a female cat and $35 for a male cat.

All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination.

There are no extra fees added for in heat or pregnant animals. Visit http://www.leftoverpets. org. Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-9785226. sss

The Winder Library invites children in grades 3-5 to join the Crazy 8s Club from 4-5 p.m. on Wednesdays starting on Jan. 8, 2014. Registration is limited to 20 children so sign up early.

The club will meet for eight weeks. It’s a highenergy, hands-on math program guaranteed to get kids fired up about math. Crazy 8s will feature one-of-a-kind activities including Glow in the Dark Geometry, Bouncy Dice Explosion and Toilet Paper Olympics.

Crazy 8s is a pilot program designed for libraries by Bedtime Math, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids learn to love math so they can become capable adults. Bedtime Math offers families a daily playful math problem at www.bedtimemath.org sss

The 2013 Community Christmas Dinner will be from 5-6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, at the Jefferson High School cafeteria. Bring the kids and family to share a Christmas meal, meet Santa and enjoy Christmas music. The event is free. sss The 12th annual Share the Blessing event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 25, at Winder-Barrow High School, located at 272 N. Fifth Ave., in Winder.

Free services available will include a hot meal, healthcare services, food pantry, Clothes Closet, a toy shop and haircuts.

There will also be information available about other services available in the community.

To volunteer or make donations, contact Towanna Johnson at

the Jan. 25 fundraising effort being hosted by the Jackson County Arts Council. The competition, which will have local “celebrities” paired with their dance instructors who are putting them through the paces of learning dance moves to make them stars.

Each team is raising money for their selected charity while also raising money for the arts council.

Go to the JCAC website, www. jacksoncountyartscouncil. com and follow the directions to vote for your favorite team. It’s a dollar per vote. You can follow the progress of the dance teams on our Facebook page, Dancing with the Stars – Jackson County Style! Be sure to reserve a table so you can be “up close and personal” with your chosen dance team.

To purchase tickets to the Jan. 25 event at the Jefferson Civic Center, call 706-757-3535. sss The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual awards banquet on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, at the Jefferson Civic Center. For ticket information, call the Chamber office at 706387-0300.

This premier chamber event attracts the region’s top business leaders and executives. This event’s purpose is to celebrate the accomplishments of the previous year and set the standards for a successful year to come.

It is an opportunity to honor those who have made contributions to the community, to help enhance the business, educational systems, healthcare and public service communities. The festivities include dinner, awards presentation and the installation of the new Board of Directors. sss Fifth Row Center presents Fiddler on the Roof, being directed by Myrna Feldman with musical direction by Billy Valentine.

Auditions for Fiddler on the Roof will be

held Monday, Jan. 6, and Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Buford Community Center Theater, located at 2200 Buford Highway in Buford.

Show dates are May 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, and 11, 2014, wtih rehearsals beginning Feb. 3.

See www. fifthrowcenter.com for more information or email info@fifthrowcenter.com sss Save the date of Feb. 8, 2013, for the HeART for

Chocolate, Heart for Children Gala to be held at the Braselton-Stover House in Braselton.

The event will benefit Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) with a showcase of children’s artwork, an auction, chocolate creations from local bakers and a buffet catered by Cornbread & Caviar. Line 6, a classic rock band, will provide dance music.

CASA serves abused and neglected children

by advocating for each to have a safe, loving and permanent home.

Tickets are $45 each, and sponsorships are available: Drizzled, $150; Dribbled, $250; Dipped, $500; and Drenched, $1,000. For information, call Annette Bates at 706387-6375. Tickets can be purchased online at www.

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W-BCT holiday show will benefit Food2Kids This holiday season, Winder Barrow Community Theatre Second Stage is showcasing the Christmas comedy “Dashing Through The Snow” at the Cultural Arts Center, two blocks from downtown Winder.

The show is a charity event benefiting the Food2Kids program in Barrow County.

All proceeds from ticket sales and concessions will benefit this much needed program. All those attending the show will be helping to keep a child fed this Christmas season and into the new school year.

For many children throughout Barrow County, school is much more than a place to learn; it is also the only reliable source of food in their lives. Consequently, weekends and holiday breaks become a time of uncertainty and hunger anxiety. From the time they leave school on Friday afternoons until they return Monday morning, these vulnerable children may not know when or even if they’ll be able to get a meal. The Food2Kids program aims to bridge the weekly weekend hunger gap by providing free sacks of child friendly and child specific foods that are easy to open, nutritious, and do not require any cooking.

The Food2Kids program here in Barrow County provides approximately six meals and two snacks each weekend that school is in session.

Show directors Léland Karas and Leslie Kimbell, along with their entire cast, hope to raise a significant amount of money with this production, however, they can only do so with the help of the community. This charity production is WBCT’s way of giving back to the community. Through their service of volunteering for the theatrical arts, the WBCT family is asking you to join them this holiday season for some good wholesome family fun and to help keep children fed in the community.

Dashing Through The Snow is brought to you by the playwright trio of Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten who also brought you many of your local raved about Southern comedy favorites such as “The Hallelujah Girls,” “Dearly Departed,” “The Red Velvet Cake War” and “Dearly Beloved.”

WBCT is proud to present for three performances only this side-splitting comedy, “Dashing Through The Snow.”

The play takes place in the fictional

town of Tinsel, Texas at The Snowflake Inn where it’s Christmas 365 days a year. It is only four days before Christmas, and a colorful parade of eccentric guests arrive at The Snowflake Inn and deck the halls with holiday hilarity. Trina, the harried yet upbeat innkeeper of this B&B, has more than she can handle coping with these nuttierthan-a-fruitcake lodgers.

Hoyt and his sister, Donna Jo, make the terrible mistake of trying to end a 30-year feud between their curmudgeonly aunts, Ennis and Della, with side-splitting results.

Ainsley and Lenora, two self-involved actors from a lower-than-low-budget touring production of A Christmas Carol, descend on the Inn, leaving comedic chaos in their wake. Add to this Yuletide mayhem an ill-advised romantic rendezvous between Mrs. Claus and one of Santa’s elves, a slightly demented and demanding guest who refuses to leave, a tipsy housekeeper and many more crazy Southern characters. It’s clear it will take more than a kiss under the mistletoe to keep Trina’s spirits merry and bright. But a spur-of-the-moment Christmas Eve wedding that brings together the fabulous Futrelle sisters — Honey Raye, Twink, Frankie and Rhonda Lynn — and their best friend, Raynerd, takes a surprising and delightful turn that leads to a laugh-’til-your-sides-ache climax, changing all their lives forever. You’ll swear this family-friendly Jones/Hope/ Wooten Christmas comedy is more fun than a joyride in a one-horse open sleigh!

Show times are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, and Friday, Dec. 20, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 33, for the matinee. There will be no Saturday performance. Tickets are only $10. You may purchase advance tickets from Winder City Hall Customer Care Center at 770-867-3106 and Pam Veader at 41 S. Center St., in Winder (770-867-1679) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Léland, Leslie and the entire cast of wacky characters are looking forward to seeing you, your whole family, your friends and your neighbors at the show.

Dashing Through The Snow is presented by special permission with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

For more information about WBCT and other upcoming shows and events, see the website at www.winderbarrowtheatre.org.

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Wife has had more than enough of husband’s teasing Dear John: My husband is the type of person who loves to tease people, especially me.

Some of the things he teases me about really hurt my feelings and make me feel unloved and insecure about our relationship.

He teases me in a variety of ways about divorce, having “girlfriends,” acting like he is single and much more!

He also teases me about these things in front of family and friends. What would be the most appropriate way to handle this? What should I say or do to have him stop teasing me like this? — Over It, in Gary, Ind. Dear Over It: There are times that Martian bravado can cross the line between good clean fun and simple abuse. It’s hard to say what side of that line your husband is on.

It’s not unusual for males to engage in verbal roughhousing with the woman they are most comfortable with.

In other words, you become one of the guys sharing some good-natured ribbing after a game of racquetball.

John Gray While many women would prefer not to be placed in that category, some are pleased their guys feel so comfortable around them.

On the other hand, you need to set your boundaries and make him aware those limits exist. Getting this message across can best be done in a nonconfrontational way.

Don’t explain yourself at a time of anger, or the focus will only be on your anger.

Rather, at a time when you can approach him in a direct, conversational manner, let him know that while you enjoy his humor, there are certain comments he makes that cause you discomfort and that you want this to stop.

Dear John: I have been dating “Sid” for six months

now. He was the best thing that had ever happened to me. He has been divorced for eight years. His 19-yearold daughter, however, will not accept anyone he has dated, and Sid just broke up with me because of her.

She had stopped visiting him when she was home from school because of me.

I don’t think she should control his life like this. I know we want our kids to be happy, but I think we should think of ourselves as well.

— Kicked to the Curb, in Tacoma, Wash.

Dear Kicked to the Curb: You are right in your assessment that your boyfriend’s fear of losing his daughter is greater than any other desire he has right now, including his desire to be with you.

Many children of all ages find it hard to accept the demise of their parents’ marriage.

This case is particularly sad because enough time has passed since the divorce, and his daughter is certainly of an age where she should be able to accept his need to get on with the rest of his life.

If she truly wants what is best for him, she should acknowledge this need and wish him her best in finding happiness.

You know this and I know this, but the one that has to realize this is your boyfriend.

Right now, he has decided not to test her with ultimatums.

Until he wakes up to the fact that her action and his reaction won’t fix things, he’ll miss out at another chance for love.

Get on with your own life and hope a day will come when he realizes he should do the same.

Dear John: I have just started dating a guy who recently left a four-year relationship.

Many friends have told me that he is on the rebound. He reassures me he is not and that he cares for me deeply.

I went through a similar situation when my exhusband left me for another woman. I presumed he was on the rebound, but they have been together for two years now, which makes me

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optimistic about my own situation.

How do I know if this will end badly? Or by chance, can we actually make this work? — Rebounds Are Out of Bounds, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Dear Out of Bounds: The only way we get hurt is by consciously ignoring signs of problems like a tendency to rebound. There are times in most of our lives when we so desperately want a relationship to succeed that we choose not to recognize problems in how we function as a couple.

But assuming this is not the case in your relationship, you are best advised to proceed, as we all must in the early weeks and months of any new friendship, with cautious optimism.

Dear John: In spite of the fact that “Jason” and I have been married for seven years, my family continues their attempts to break us up.

This has been going on since the early months of our marriage.

They finally persuaded me to leave him, but now I

want us to get back together.

At the same time, I don’t know if he wants me back.

He knows where to contact me but has made no attempt to do so.

How can I bring us back together and keep this from happening again? — Time to Reconnect, in Harrisburg, Pa. Dear Time: Frequently, spouses will discuss marital issues with their families, sharing problems, arguments and difficulties.

Later, however, they fail to explain when, how and why they kissed and made up. The family, therefore, is left with the last impression that the problems are continuing unresolved and that their son or daughter is trapped in an unhappy marriage.

If you want your family to understand the full story of your relationship, I’m sure they would be ready to listen.

J ohn Gray is the author of “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus.”Visit www. marsvenus.com.

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Must have good written and verbal communication skills with external and internal customers, with a strong customer service/satisfaction drive. Need these skill sets to succeed: commitment, attention to detail, organization, teamwork, and ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.

Applicants should be experienced in online advertising, familiar with interpreting and explaining metric data, comfortable with softwares and technology, capable of sharing their knowledge with others and excited about selling one of the best news Web sites in the state.

We offer a competitive salary & bonus plan as well as comprehensive benefits package.

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Primary duties include developing new business while working to meet and exceed monthly sales quotas.

A working knowledge of Excel software, advertising layout and design is helpful, but more important is your desire to help our clients succeed. Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with good driving record are required.

Must have good written and verbal communication skills with external and internal customers, with a strong customer service/satisfaction drive. Need these skill sets to succeed: commitment, attention to detail, organization, teamwork, and ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.

Applicants should be experienced in both online and telephone sales. Ability to develop long-term relationships with advertisers.

We offer a competitive salary & bonus plan as well as comprehensive benefits package.

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Medical Employment Opportunities for The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. are listed on our website at www. longstreetclinic.com.

All candidates for employment should submit information via the link posted on our website. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. FRONT OFFICE POSITION for busy internal medicine practice in the Buford/Sugar Hill area. Medical front office exp required.

Spanish a plus. P/T, Some evenings & some Saturdays required.

Fax resume: 678-745-4139 Nightingale Services Inc. - GA Mountain office location in Gainesville is recruiting LPNs, RNs, CNAs, and PCAs for the following counties: Hall, Banks, Franklin, Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin, Union, Towns, White, Habersham, Stephens, Rabun. Please email resume to: pnorris@ help-ga.com.

Personal Care Community seeking a Part-Time LPN Comparable pay and benefits. Please apply in person: Waterford at Oakwood formerly Peachtree Plantation, 4251 Hudson Dr., Oakwood, GA 30566 770-297-6900

Misc. Help Wanted THE TIMES HOME DELIVERY DEPARTMENT is seeking independent contractors for future route delivery in HALL & THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES. Must be 18 or older w/ valid driver’s license & insured vehicle. Must be able to work early morning hours.

Must have reliable vehicle and backup substitute.

For more information, please call our carrier hotline: 770-535-6357. or e-mail: carriers@ gainesvilletimes. com APPLY TODAY START TOMORROW Accepting 20 people ASAP. Training provided.

Cash paid daily. Call Mr. Baker. 678-971-5302 Hate Dirt but Love People? - Come Join the MERRY MAIDS FAMILY No nights or wkends, wkly pay, background check/drug screen req’d, paid mileage. Call to apply: 678-989-0800 MAKE HOLIDAY CASH! $100-$200 avg. daily.

Must be 21 & have a Clean MVR. Call 678456-9189

Office/Clerical Circulation Customer Service Representative/ Clerk The Times newspaper is seeking a customer service representative/clerk in our fast-paced circulation department.

Were looking for someone with superior customer service skills and experience working with the public in a courteous and professional manner. *High school diploma or equivalent *Ability to perform with minimal supervision *Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned *Ability to learn specific aspects of the Circulation DTI Information System, *Proficiency with a calculator, computer keyboard, copy/fax machine and printer *Ability to operate personal computer and MS Office Softwear *Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing *Cheerful and courteous voice.

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Part-Time Help Wanted NEED Part-Time Drivers. Must be 21 yrs of age or older, must have valid driver’s license. MVR req’d. Apply in person M-W, ask for Bob Konkle, Oakwood’s Arrow Auto Auction, 4712 Flat Creek Rd., Oakwood, GA 30566 Part-time weekend House Manager needed for domestic violence program. gatewaydvcenter.org SERIOUS INQUIRY ONLY! TIG welders wanted for out of town weekend work!

Call Ashley at (770)536-4315

*Requires payment in advance.

Production As a 2-Color Printing Press Operator with Navitor , you will be responsible for operating the Press to print single and multicolor copy. This will include understanding and troubleshooting printing issues, fixing minor mechanical issues.

High school education or equivalent required, Minimum two years experience in a printing related field preferred.

Mechanical skills helpful.

Basic math skills required. E-mail kjholcomb@navitor.com

Professional Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs is accepting applications for a Grant Writer.

Position is for FTE based in Cleveland.

Experience required, degree preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume to 877-287-6081. No phone calls please. www.aceloans.org PROFESSIONAL TAILOR WANTED 770-503-9777

Restaurant Help COOK, WAITRESS, SERVSAFE Big Bear Cafe, M-F, 8a-7pm. 893 Main St., Gainesville, GA

Trades NEEDED EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS and HELPERS: Commercial Full Time Position - Call Wallace Electric Co (678) 432-7210.

Washer/Dryers Stoves & Refrig.

Mattresses.

Refrig $125-$550.

Washers/Dryers from $125. We do Appliance & Service Calls!

678-714-0493 WASHERS $100; DRYERS $75; FRIG $125.

Range $125 Will Deliver.

678-546-9184 678-617-5560

Furniture

Chippendale style sofa, reupholstered for display as model only, never used. Excellent condition $1,200. Phone 678-943-2922 A+ DINING SET (quality+almost new) 2 leaves, table pads, 8 chairs, china cabinet, $2,200; TIFFANY LAMP, $150; (770) 534-7400 ANTIQUE OAK TABLE, dark, round, $50; Antique white BEDROOM SUITE, $250; Antique Coffee Marble TABLE, 40” $70; New teenage DESK, $30. All in good condition.

678-943-8985 ARMOIRE- White, wooden; Changing Table; Convertible Crib $400/obo. Lve msg. 770355-5762.

Guns Unfired DPMS AR EMAIL KFD1969@ YAHOO.COM

Misc. For Sale

888-WORK-4-US AverittCareers. com Equal Opportunity Employer CDL DRIVERS Needed Tuition paid by Federal Grants or VA Benefits 770-614-6022 or 1-877-GET-A-CDL Call and see if you Qualify in 5 minutes! dtruckschool.com CLASS A- CDL DRIVERS 2yrs. experience & Clean MVR. 770-887-6117 CLASS A CDL DRIVERS needed FT/P/T/Wknd to haul feed in Gainesville.

Local, home daily, benefits. Must have good MVR and 2yrs verifiable experience.

Call Bruce 678-936-8279 Driver The Perfect Run...

Southeast Regional Lanes!!

SOUTHERN FREIGHT, INC *NEW BONUS PROGRAM *Great Hometime!! *Full Benefit Package *NO Northeast Lanes *CDL Class A w/hazmat 877-893-9645 or apply www.southernfreight .com Local trucking company needing 2 OTR Drivers with Reefer exp. to run the southeast. Must have 3yrs OTR exp w/ clean MVR. Home most wkends. Call 678-9361698 for appt.

OTR DRIVERS ILG in Buford, GA is hiring OTR Drivers: CDL Class A, at least 2yrs experience, No DUI last 5 yrs, No felonies last 10 yrs. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation & 401K. Call 678-730-6740 or 678730-6764 ask for Bob

Stuff Appliances Kenmore Elite 30” Double oven, convection, selfcleaning, white, excel. condition, rarely used $350, 925-640-5821 WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507

Outstanding Black Lab Puppies. AKC reg.

4 males, 6 females left. $800. Will hold for Xmas.

404-314-3737 YORKSHIRE TERRIER Puppy, female, registered, $300.

Sweet Christmas Gift!

706-864-5655

Sporting Equipment BILLIARD TABLE 7.5ft. Like new! $275.

470-208-8081

Homes-Rentals ApartmentsUnfurnished $ BEST VALUE $ Close To Town Ready to move in Spring Valley Apt 1BR/1BA from $600/mo 2BR/2BA from $725/mo Brandon Place Apt 2BR/2BA Flats $675/mo Great Locations Call Jacky today 678-779-2687 2BR Apartments Quiet & Clean! $595/mo; $300/dep.

770-648-4123 2BR/1.5BA. Oakwood. $720-$730.

770-287-1456 callapartments.com 3BDRM. BLOWOUT 1st mo. Free 770-536-0508

Truck Drivers AVERITT Local CDL-A DEDICATED DRIVERS *Starting pay is $18/hr *Average 55-65 hrs/wk *Local & some over night runs *CSA Friendly Equipment *BCBS Insurance & Much More! *Must hve CDL-A & 1yr T/T exp

LABRADOR RETRIEVER Puppies. 10 beautiful AKC puppies. Taking deposits now. Puppies will come with 1st shots, de-worming & vet checked. Yellow, black chocolate & white. $400. Ready Jan. 4th.

Call or text Kim, 706968-9165

Peace Sport 2013 Scooter, like NEW! 81 miles. Only asking $550! Wendell 770-241-1464 Bernina Activa 220 Sewing Machine. Little usage. Many accessories.

Exc Cond. $750/firm.

Boston Acoustics Sound Bar with wireless sub woofer. Used 3mos. $125; 770-532-0045 L-SHAPED OFFICE DESK & REGULAR DESK both glasstop, stainless steel. L-shape can be converted into 3rd desk. $200 for both.

Unique Russian Over & Under Rifle/Shot gun, 22mag over 410. $250 Crossbow- top brand. $100; 1918 Round Ice box . Antique. $200 678-971-7725

-MOVINGChina Cabinet/ Hutch w.lights-4dr.Oak Good Cond.- Firm $565 Frigid./bottom freezer, Amana 20 cu. ft. bl. text.

Excellent Cond. $525 Teeter/Hang-up Like New $155 55g fresh.w. Aquarium all access.-used $90 Call after 6 pm 678-522-4834 PIERCE’S PINE STRAW - Re-Opening Nov. 18th.

Open Daily. We will Not Be undersold.

Quality For Quality!

1507 Martin Luthe r King Blvd., Gainesville, GA Across from The Tire Barn. For Nov & Dec. $2.90 per bale.

Deliver $3.50 per bale Spreading Available.

678-617-0403 678-677-6352 POWER WHEEL CHAIRShop Rider, medical powered. Streamer Sport Model 888WA. New! Wrrty. All access. $1500/firm TREADMILL Image 10.0 Inclines. $250. Teresa. (770) 5030822; 789-7107

Musical Instruments (3) ACOUSTIC GUITARS Inquire at kfd1969@ yahoo.com

Pets & Supplies CHIHUAHUA, CKC, long hair, female, very tiny, parents on premises, 7 weeks old, $250. Will hold for Christmas.

678-897-7332 770-530-0799 Dog Obedience Classes Starts Jan. 20th.

Great Xmas Gift!

Info call 770-536-0419; 967-6604; 534-3205 ENGLISH MASTIFF pups. $500, AKC reg 678-960-6919

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

Business Property For Rent RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE- $10/per sq ft. 1,000, 2000 or 3,000 sq ft. McEver Rd. frontage. lake access both sides. Chevron Strip Center, Call for appointment 678-910-5615

Condominiums For Rent 2BR Condo. Riverside Dr. Furnished. $700/mo.

706-531-4110 3BR/2BA Quiet, Sardis $820/m 770-654-1767 770-983-3579

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

770-534-7596

Houses For RentFurnished HOUSES & APTS. Avail in Gainesville & Hall Co. The Simpson Co. 770-532-9911

Houses For RentUnfurnished $199 Moves You In! Pay No Rent Until February 1st, 2014 $0 application fee Expires 12/31/13 3BR/2BA Homes From$699 a month Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com EHO WAC 2/1 On Priv lot, Hwy 129 N. $600. Ref & dep req’d.

No pets 770-540-3800 3/5 BR HOMES. Dock, freplc, swim/tennis.

Great Loc. $875-1975.

770-539-4400 3BR/2BA- 1 car gar. $900mo. 770-287-1456 callapartments.com 3BR/2BA Gainesville. $975/mo Owner/Agent.

Darlene 678-300-1275 4007 OLIVER DR. 3/2. $800mo + $800 dp.

N. Hall. 770-354-9505 4BR/2.5BA, in City, $1,200/mo. 770-5347596 Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com

I-985/Exit 20 $550/mo.

706-974-3360

Antique Cars/Trucks

Sardis Area2 renovated rental homes. $900 & $1100 Pat/ 678-316-6262

Mobile Homes For Rent “MOVE-IN SPECIAL” 2, 3 & 4 Bdrms with C/H/A on 1/2 acre lots.

706-839-5684 or 706968-1022 3BR/2BA. $120/wk.

No pets.

770-289-9142 Brand New 2BR/2BA, vaulted ceilings, C/H/A, lake access. Water/trash included. $800/mo. 404759-4976

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

FORD 1967 F-100 Ranger.

Classic Truck for Sale.

Has 352 V-8 with C-6 Automatic Transmission.

This popular short bed truck was re-painted several years ago with the light blue and white color combination. The bench seat, carpeting, and inside door coverings were also redone by previous owner. Showing just over 37,000 miles but speedometer cable is not working. Converted to dual exhaust with the rumble of glass packs. PRICE REDUCED$9,250.00. Reasonable offers considered.

Call 863-594-4747 or 863-594-4748

Autos For Sale

$110wk. Furnished, all utils & cable. W/D. kitch. 770-561-0781

Homes & Real Estate Condominiums For Sale FOR SALE BY OWNER 2BR/2.5BA , full bsmt, freplc, deck, completely renovated thru-out, new appls. Close in. Lake access. $62k. No owner financing. For appt 706-865-6565

House For Sale-Hall County Foreclosure available. I just rec’d property back at auction last week. Any offers considered. I will finance potential buyer.

Call (949)836-3345.

BUICK 2012 Lacrosse 16000 mi $21850.00 Showroom condition.

Bought new at Hardmans Non smoker Call Mike 678-410-1375.

CADILLAC 2004 EXT Top Cond, 247k road mi. Must sell. All Extras. $10K. 404-401-6589 See By Appointment CADILLAC 2011 DTS Platinum. Gray/ ebony. 27k. $39,950.

Certified. Will finance 770-531-1309. See pics Auto Trader car ID AT13EOF61B FORD 2004 T-BIRD. Bergundy, low mis. new tires, both tops. Loaded.

Very clean. $24,500, 770718-7850; 770-869-0020 PONTIAC 2002 Firebird. white with gray cloth. $599 down.

Call Dan Jim Waters Motors 770-530-3309

Import Cars

DUTCHMAN 2008 Denali. 31ft. Travel Trailer. 1 slide out, Almost new cond. Slps 6. Many Extras. Asking $17,500/negot. Can be seen at Kamper Korner, 3158 Hwy 129, Cleveland, GA 706865-9591For further info call owner, Larry in Gainesville at 770-5314341 JAYCO 2008- Eagle. 32’ on leased river lot in Cherokee, N.C. Front kitch, 3 burner stove w/oven, micro-wave, 2dr refrig, 2 slides w/ topper, king size bed, sofa hide-a-bed, electric awning w/deck, LCD TV, adobe sound system, Near casino, downtown Cherokee, Maggie Valley & Gatlinburg. $19,500.

770-531-1716 or 770530-5526

Wheels All Terrain Vehicles POLARIS 90cc 4-Wheeler, ideal for kids, recently serviced, new battery, $1,200. 770-8275365

KAWASAKI’S “RACE READY” 2-STROKE MOTORCYCLE COMES FROM THE FACTORY READY FOR THE MOTOCROSS TRACK. FULLY ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION & SHOCKS, 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, ITS A HANDFUL AND NOT FOR A BEGINNER. ORIGINAL TIRES, STOCK, HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED OR RACED, SON HAS “OUT GROWN” THE BIKE. LESS THAN 50 HRS ON IT. $1999.00 EMAIL ME: thalomid1@ yahoo.com

CHEVROLET 2010 HHR. $699 down (wac) Call Dan Jim Waters Motors 770-530-3309 FORD 1999 Explorer Sport. 6cyl, dark blue, AT, AC, PW, PL, cruise, CD. New tires. Runs Good. 770-534-2083 FORD 2000 Explorer Burgundy with gray cloth Drives Like new. $499 down. Call Dan Jim Waters Motors 770-530-3309 FORD 2005 Explorer.

3rd row seat. $699 down Call Dan Jim Waters Motors 770-530-3309 GMC 2000 Jimmy 4x4. $3995 plus fees.

Call Dan Jim Waters Motors 770-530-3309 HONDA 2003 Odyssey $599 down.

Call Dan Jim Waters Motors 770-530-3309 KIA 2006 Sorento.

77K miles. Excellent Condition. Asking $7000. 706-864-2039,

Recreation RV’s/Travel Trailers

KAWASAKI KX65 2-STROKE YOUTH MOTORCYCLE!

Sport Utility Vehicles

Roommate wanted.

Ranch style home, 3 bdrm, private baths.

Teresa 678-997-4810. $425.00 total. No kids.

Rooms For Rent

Motorcycles

Trucks TOYOTA 2008 Avalon XLS. Exc Cond. Loaded.

No accidents. $14,995/ OBO. 706-754-8472 or 706-968-4033 HONDA 2004 Civic 2dr, 5spd manual, red with black interior. $4950.

Exc Cond. 770-540-1215 MAZDA 2006 Miata, white w/ black int., black top, 102K, auto, $8,500 obo. 678-447-6716 TOYOTA 1995 Avalon XLS $2000. Also 2001 Avalon XLS. $4900. 941-483-0540 TOYOTA 2001 Avalon XLS, 139K miles, exc. cond., $5,000.

941-400-0517

CHEVY 2005 Colorado Good engine. 4dr Ext Cab. Exc Cond. auto, pwr lcks/wind/ steering/ brakes. good heat/air. tilt, running board, cargo & tow pkg, bedliner & cover, dual air bags, am/fm & CD player, On star. $10,500. 770-535-6718; 770-789-4818 CHEVY 2005 Silverado Super Cab. White with tan cloth, drives like new. $7000. Call Dan Jim Waters Motors 770-530-3309 DODGE 2003 Ram. 1500 Loaded, auto, 20” whls. $599 down.

Call Dan Jim Waters Motors 770-530-3309 FORD 2008 F-150 $599 Call Dan Now Call Dan Jim Waters Motors 770-530-3309

Vans HONDA 1998 Odyssey. $1450 plus fees Call Dan now 770-530-3309 Jim Waters Motors

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DEI-101817760

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250

$

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44

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Rebel T3 DSLR

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200

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99

P15-1002/4

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249

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ea.

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99

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54

$

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$

HM300 Bluetooth Headset

V261-1800/2/12

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$

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ea.

List $39.99

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†

2999

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20

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60

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$

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99

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349

$

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4K 39"

99

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VSU-101819071

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70

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$

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4GB

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OCE-101804436

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99

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D1 Security System

4

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