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Enrollment grows at Jackson Co. schools

By KATIE GRIFFIN

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Jackson County Schools, Jefferson City Schools and Commerce City Schools have reached their 10th day enrollment mark and all of the numbers are either higher than last year or have stayed the same.

This is good news, considering that out of all the schools located in Jackson County, none of them have decreased enrollment.

In other school news, all school systems as well as Jackson County government are awaiting word on the Jackson County tax digest to determine what kind of revenue implications can be expected.

Jefferson City Schools had the biggest increase in enrollment. The overall enrollment number this year is 3,062 compared to last

Student numbers at Commerce, Jefferson and Jackson County school systems show increase year’s enrollment of 2,907.

Jefferson City Schools are preparing for continued growth in the future. A new wing on the Jefferson Elementary School opened and is in use this year. The system’s new gym, which is under construction, should be open next fall.

In the City of Commerce schools, enrollment numbers are also up from last year.

“We are excited to see the enrollment numbers increase from last year. Normally, growth has been in the primary grades, so we are also excited to see the numbers growing on a secondary level as well,” said Dr. Joy

Tolbert, interim superintendent of the Commerce City Schools.

Below is the list of schools and the number of students enrolled:

Jackson County Schools: East Jackson High School: 962 Jackson County Comprehensive High School: 1043 West Jackson Middle School: 915 East Jackson Middle School: 792 West Jackson Intermediate School: 340 West Jackson Primary School: 345 Gum Springs Elementary School: 747

North Jackson Elementary School: 314 South Jackson Elementary School: 484 Benton Elementary School: 297 East Jackson Elementary School: 472 Maysville Elementary School: 317 Jefferson City Schools: Jefferson Elementary School: 741 Jefferson Academy: 724 Jefferson Middle School: 723 Jefferson High School: 874 Commerce City Schools: Commerce Primary School: 411 Commerce Elementary School: 211 Commerce Middle School: 466 Commerce High School: 428

Qualifying continues in city contests Qualifying to seek office in municipal elections which will be on the Nov. 5 ballot is continuing through Friday.

While in Jackson County the county’s Office of Elections & Voter Registration will be conducting the majority of city elections, qualifying procedures are being handled by election superintendents in each municipality. A list of qualifiers will appear in the Sept. 5 edition of The Paper and at ClickThePaper.com At Monday’s meeting of the Jefferson City Council, Ward 5 Councilman Roy Plott announced he was resigning his office in order to seek the mayoral post.

A special election will be called to fill that post.

Mayor Jim Joiner, who has served for a dozen years, announced he would not seek re-election Plott so Plott said he would qualify to seek the post in order that the positive direction of Jefferson can be continued.

“The council and staff has put in too much to let us go back so I am going to run for mayor,” said Plott.

Councilman Steve Quinn said Joiner is certainly appreciated for all he has done for Jefferson.

“I am sure well say it over and over again,” said Quinn.

Joiner commended the council for their efforts and he acknowledged the team which City Manager John Ward has put together.

Joiner credited the city’s forward motion to “this group and especially our staff that John put together. We have a terrific staff.” Joiner jokingly commented that he had even complimented Jefferson Police Chief Joe Wirthman when he told someone that the city had “hired a halfback – a New Yorker who moved to Florida and then came halfway back.”

A Monday event to show support for the ongoing effort to restore the Jackson County Historic Courthouse found nearly 50 people joining hand to reach around the structure in downtown Jefferson. See more on Page 2A.

Braselton StreetScape project is celebrated The Town of Braselton celebrated another chapter in its longrange visioning process by hosting a traditional groundbreaking ceremony for its StreetScape project.

For the Aug. 22 event, Congressman Doug Collins was the town’s featured guest along with Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Keith Golden and Georgia Department of Transportation board member Jamie Boswell.

The special guests joined with city and county officials in ceremoniously tossing dirt into the air with shovels. The project has already gotten under way so that some of the work near West Jackson Primary School could be completed before the start of school.

Mayor Bill Orr commented, “This is another step in our visioning process which began 20 years ago. We’ve partnered with the Georgia Department of Transportation to realign the state highways

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through downtown and now partner in this StreetScape project to build safe sidewalks, signage, pedestrian plazas, public parking and what is described as our ‘sensitive makeover’ downtown.”

Braselton Downtown Director Amy Pinnell was on hand to make a special presentation to Congressman Collins, who was also interviewed by two Jackson County Comprehensive High School students, Kristin Betz and Patrick Kral of Denise Wilbanks’ class.

City Manager/Clerk Jennifer Dees provided an overview of the StreetScape project. She thanked the congressman for the Transportation Enhancement (TE) grant which is allowing the town to provide much-needed sidewalks to some areas including from the school to the Braselton-West Jackson Library, a well traveled route.

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Celebrating the Braselton Streetscape project was Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Keith Golden, Jackson County Commissioner Bruce Yates, Councilman Richard Mayberry, Mayor Bill Orr, Congressman Doug Collins, State Rep. Tommy Benton, Georgia Department of Transportation board member Jamie Boswell and general contractor Don Clerici.

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Melissa Britt joins Chamber as director of membership ‘Hug the Courthouse’ is kickoff for Heritage Celebration promo

By LEANNE AKIN

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State Rep. Tommy Benton said those whose hearts were broken when Jackson County moved operations out of the historic downtown courthouse will be celebrating the impending start of renovation on the structure’s interior.

Benton spoke at Monday’s “Hug the Courthouse” event which was coordinated by the Jackson County Historic Courthouse Restoration Committee, chaired by Charlotte Mealor.

Mealor welcomed a crowd of nearly 50 who arrived to show support for the historic structure and the ongoing restoration effort. She said the event was serving as the kickoff for the upcoming Oct. 19 Heritage Celebration. Reservations are now being taken for the fundraising celebration.

District 3 Commissioner Bruce Yates said the Jackson County Historic Courthouse represents the past of the community and its future will be important because of the restoration efforts now taking place.

Yates said the county found funds to stop the deterioration of the historic structure and the committee is leading the community foward in the effort to be a part of the continuing work.

District 4 Commissioner Dwain Smith also attended.

“Since the new courthouse was built in 2004, the historic building has remained empty, but maintained by the Building and Grounds Department.

Early in 2007, the Board of Commissioners voted to set aside $2 million in bond funds for restoration/renovations,” the county’s website says.

Now the next chapter in the renovation will be getting under way.

County Manager Kevin Poe provided an update on the bids currently being received on the first interior renovation phase. Architect Gene Barrington and Don Clerici of BM&K are working with the county on the project.

For Barrington, it’s been a six-year wait to move forward on the interior work. Delays in state funding and projects approvals have held up work.

Poe said bids will be opened Sept.

13 and it is hoped that a recommendation will be made to the Jackson County Board of Commissioners at the first meeting of October. By keeping that schedule, a contractor could be at work inside the courthouse by the end of October.

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Charlotte Mealor, who serves as chairman of the Jackson County Historic Courthouse Restoration Committee, touches the courthouse wall as others in attendance held hands and wrapped around the building which has already gotten its exterior restoration. Now work will move inside to begin the multi-phase interior restoration. Top: Those participated gathered on the steps for a group photo. Below: Committee member Len Sturkie put “I Hugged the Courthouse” stickers on the youngest participants, 7-year-old Cap Benson, and 4-year-old Ford Benson. Bottom: The participants turned for a photo.

Melissa Britt, currently programs and events manager for the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce, has been named Director of Membership for the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce.

Britt will be starting in her new capacity on Sept. 16, according to an Aug. 21 announcement by Jackson County Area Chamber President/CEO/Economic Development Director F. J. “Josh” Fenn.

Britt joins the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce after working eight years at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.

A Georgia native, she graduated from Georgia College & State Britt University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. Upon graduating, Britt joined the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and held a variety of roles, most recently as programs and events manager. In this role, she had responsibility for planning and executing a number of events in support of the Chamber membership and the community in general. She managed several awards programs, monthly membership meetings, the annual trade show and several other special events.

Her role also focused on connecting chamber members with opportunities to develop their business and connect with potential partners and customers in the community.

Britt obtained her Institute of Organization Management certification in 2012 from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

“Melissa is a great addition to our staff here at the Chamber. Her experience and training will help us add value to our programs for our membership to take advantage of,” said Fenn.

The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit business member organization serving the needs of the community in the Jackson County area.

Through Access, Opportunity and Relationships, the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce can help grow local business. The Chamber serves as the official economic development arm of Jackson County and its nine municipalities. Visit jacksoncountyga.com or call 706-387-0300 for more information.

OSHA fines Braselton firm

Dayton Superior cited for repeated safety violations

A workplace complaint prompted an investigation by the U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) which resulted in fines being proposed for Dayton Superior Corporation in Braselton.

During a July inspection of the facility, located on Jesse Cronic Road, OSHA investigators reported seven safety violations including two repeat violations with $66,000 in proposed penalties and four serious health and safety situations with $14,025 in penalties.

The report of the repeat violations indicates the employer failed to provide machine guarding against ingoing nip points on the press machine and on the point of operation on several pieces of equipment throughout the facility, according to a release from OSHA. The company received a citation for these same violations in 2011.

The four serious safety and health violations include allowing the presses to have an opening greater than the maximum allowable width given the distance between the openings to the point of operation. The company also failed to protect workers against sparks; perform periodic inspections of the energy control procedures with authorized workers; and complete the required information on the confined space entry permit including the name of the attendant, method of communication between entrants and attendants, personal protective equipment and the equipment that needs to be locked out upon entry.

A serious violation occurs when there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard about which the employer knew or should have known.

One other-than-serious violation involves not maintaining a certification of inspection for the presses. No monetary penalty has been assessed. An other-than-serious violation is one that has a direct relationship to job

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Congressman Collins compliContinued from 1A mented town officials for the vision and beautification, indicating both are key elements She noted that a previous joint applicaof economic recovery and long tion for a Safe Routes to School project term progress in many small with Hoschton was not funded but the towns of northeast Georgia.

StreetScape effort is addressing some of Dees also said Jackson County the pedestrian needs. is a Camera Ready Community, Dees also updated the congressman on and Collins said he is seeking the restoration under way on the Braselinput on how to better promote ton Brothers Store. With town funds and what the cities and counties have a Community Development Block Grant available to attract the film indusfor job creation, the town will be adding Congressman Collins received a framed draw- try to Northeast Georgia. six new tenant spaces.

“There is currently no place to rent ing of the historic home which houses Brasel- “We want to know what we can in our downtown,” said Dees, who noted ton Town Hall. Downtown Director Amy Pin- do to help our communities better,” said Collins. the council has approved completion of nell made the presentation.

A reception, which included interior space of another town-owned Mayfield ice cream, was held.

“After all, Mayfield’s back,” building which will provide for another space. “Downtown said Dees. is doing well.”

General contractor BM&K estimates the completion date Dees also said the town is making application to become a for StreetScape to be late fall.

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POLICE REPORT Braselton Police ■■ An entering auto was reported Aug. 20 on Wallace Falls Drive where a new resident was moving in. A 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche was entered and a 20-inch TV which had not yet been taken into the residence was taken.

■■ On Legislative Lane on Aug. 20, an entering auto was reported. A Garmin GPS was taken from a Volkswagen.

■■ A Kilchis Falls resident reported two vehicles were entered on Aug. 20. A Chevy Traverse and a Nissan Quest were entered and an empty Gatorade bottle and a pack of gun were left behind.

■■ A Loowit Falls resident reported a Ford F-150 was entered between Aug. 1921. Nothing was missing but someone had gone through the contents of the unlocked truck.

■■ A Dodge Ram and a Dodge Durango parked at another address on Loowit Falls was entered Aug. 21 and a Springfield semi-automatic pistol was taken from one of the vehicles. Surveillance video provided an image of the suspect described as a white male wearing glasses, a hoodie and a ball cap. Police are obtaining a copy of the video for evidence in the break-in.

■■ A Democracy Drive resident reported an Aug. 19-20 entering auto after a Dell Inspiron laptop in a leather case was reported missing from an unlocked Buick LaSabre.

■■ The driver of a 1995 Jeep Wrangler involved in a traffic accident just before 8 a.m. on Aug. 19 on Spout Springs Road at the Hall/Gwinnett county line was charged with driving on the wrong side of the road, too fast for conditions and driving under the influence. The driver was transported to the Gwinnett County Jail.

When the Jeep was pulled from the woods, a 12-pack container of Ice House beer was in the front passenger floor board.

The bottles which were not broken were still cold to the touch.

■■ A reckless conduct case was reported Aug. 19 at a Reisling Drive location after a complaint was filed about gunshots being fired. A woman outside a residence said she had not heard any gunshots but confirmed her brother did have a gun and she didn’t want him to go to jail.

The officer found Michael Lawton Cox, 56, in the garage with numerous empty Bud Light cans and a full can on the table with a handgun. Cox acknowledged he had been drinking for much of the day and wanted to see how the bullets would impact the ground. Cox was taken to the Jackson County Jail where he refused a breath test. He was charged with reckless conduct and discharging a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.

■■ A Home Depot rental truck struck a construction dumpster on Fisk Falls Drive on Aug. 20 after the driver jumped from the moving vehicle.

Sgt. Adam Garrison was assisting the Hall County Sheriff Office with a warrant service on a man be driving the rental truck who was meeting someone at Holiday Inn Express. Garrison saw a Home Depot rental

vehicle passing along Highway 211, got into his patrol car and attempted to follow the truck which turned onto Liberty Church Road and then onto Fisk Falls Drive. The driver jumped from the truck and ran. Residents attempted to point the officer to the fleeing man but he eluded police including a K9 unit.

■■ Police were called to a Legislative Lane location on Aug. 20 by a college student who thought he would be prevented from leaving the residence. He was involved in a verbal dispute with a family member and another family member wanted to know why he wanted to leave.

■■ A simple battery charge was filed Aug. 21 against a man involved in an altercation at The Inn at Chateau Elan. The man said he had attempted to help an obviously drunk and passed-out man asleep in the hallway into his room and the man became upset and got in the other man’s face and took a swing at him.

The “good Samaritan” said he pushed the man who then fell and hit his head on the door, causing a laceration above his eye, but when the man attempted to get up, he said he struck him in the back of the head. Hotel security then arrived. The man also admitted that he had been involved in an earlier altercation with the same man. When the man was advised he was under arrest, he became verbally abusive to the officer and threatened to sue him. He was taken to the Barrow County Detention Center and booked in.

■■ A financial transaction card fraud complaint was filed Aug. 21 by a Loowit Falls Court resident. A $70 charge was made on the victim’s Wells Fargo card at Duluth Family Medicine.

■■ A Braselton woman notified police that a pornographic website had personal information about her and demanded money to remove the information. She said after she responded to the email demands for money, her laptop froze and she went to make the report with police.

When she returned, the computer was no longer frozen. She was advised she may now have a computer virus.

■■ A Braselton resident notified police after he received a collection notice from a Florida bank on an account he did not authorize. He suspects he is the victim of financial identity fraud.

■■ Another Braselton resident reported her husband is a financial identify theft victim after discovering that a number of debts have been charged to her husband for services he has not received including a bill from Clarke County Ambulance Service.

The victim is out of the country.

■■ A father and son at the drive-thru at McDonald’s on Spout Springs Road on Aug. 23 reported a black male in the pickup truck behind them in line began honking and yelling. The son got out of his vehicle and looked back at the man who yelled at him and called him a name. When he approached the truck, the man showed a shotgun.

After yelling the man had a gun, he attempted to

step to the back of the truck and take a photo of the truck but the offender backed up toward him and then drove off.

■■ An investigation is under way after two juveniles were seen running from a residence on Climbing Rose Street on Aug. 24. The suspicious activity got the attention of neighbors. One of the juvenile had already been warned not to return to the area.

■■ An 18-year-old and a 19-year-old seen leaving a closed Braselton business after midnight on Aug. 26 were taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct and possession of an alcoholic beverage under 21 years of age after the pair initially denied having consumed any alcohol.

Both showed evidence of being under the influence and an empty container was located near where the pair said they had been smoking in a swing at the business.

Jefferson Police ■■ A shoplifting was reported Aug. 22 at Family Dollar after an employee confronted several females who placed merchandise into a large brown purse. When they were questioned, they tossed two other items down on the ground and said they were not stealing. After they left the store and got into a red, four-door passenger car of which the clerk got a tag number, two skirts valued at $20 were found missing.

■■ A driver stopped for speeding on Highway 129

on Aug. 22 was taken into custody when marijuana was found in the vehicle.

Officer Chris Baldwin questioned the driver about the smell of burnt marijuana but the man denied having anything illegal in the car. A glass pipe and marijuana as well as a Crown Royal bag containing marijuana and several pills were located. The Lawrenceville man was charged with speeding, possession of a drug-related object and possession of marijuana.

■■ A Jefferson man reported financial identity fraud after finding that someone had made three charges at Walmart.com and picked up and signed for the merchandise. The charges for $400, $200 and $447 were made while he was hospitalized out of state for a double lung transplant.

■■ A man whose ex had taken out a temporary protection order was making contact with him.

He wanted it documented that he was not making the contact.

■■ A tractor trailer driver who parked his trailer at Quik Trip on Aug. 23 reported someone had broken into the trailer.

Missing was 45 boxes of Vicks Day/Night Quill valued at $675. Another truck which was parked next to the trailer had also been entered but had already left the scene.

■■ A complaint was lodged that a dog was kicked at the mobile vet at Pendergrass Flea Market on Aug. 24. The individual at the location said the yelp from the dog occurred when blood was being drawn.

■■ One of the persons involved in a dispute on Gordon Street on Aug. 24 struck a window and injured his hand. Police were called to the scene of the fight but only found a large group of people in the roadway. The incident reportedly began when one man disrespected the other man’s girlfriend but neither party would provide a statement to police. The hand of the injured man was checked

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■■ A man reported he was bitten on the hand and scratched on the leg by a dog at a Peachtree Road location on Aug. 23.

The man, who was on the dog owner’s property, said he and his family have been previously harassed by the unleashed dog.

■■ A Washington Street resident reported a criminal trespass on Aug. 23. An unknown man opened the back door of the residence with a key and walked in. He left when he was ordered out.

The landlord suspects the man is a relative of a former resident who was asked to leave because of suspected drug activity including sales.

■■ A warrant has been obtained for an Atlanta man who reportedly cashed a $1,240.56 check at Mountain Valley Bank in July. Checks had been stolen from the mailbox of a Suwanee business and washed. The Suwanee Police Department is involved.

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CHURCH NEWS The ReUnion is being held from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Braselton Tabernacle of Praise, located at 2260 Davenport Road in Braselton.

It doesn’t matter if we have known each other forever or if we haven’t even met. We are all family, created by God to fellowship and encourage one another, lifting up Jesus name, for His Glory.

Braselton Tabernacle of Praise will hold its first homecoming with a covered dish dinner and some good old-fashioned family fun. Come as you are or participate in our pioneer dress up contest. Among the activities will be sack races, three-legged races and buggy rides. The activities are free. Bring a dish and a smile. We look forward to sharing a wonderful evening together, say organizers. sss The Primetimers will have monthly Lunch Bingo at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, at Hoschton United Methodist, located at 12 Mulberry St., and Bell Avebue in Hoschton, three blocks behind City Square. Call 706-654-1422 or email Hoschtonumc@ windstream.net. sss Arbor Pointe Church invites you to come and worship at West Jackson Middle School at 10:30 each Sunday morning.

A new message series began in August called “Amazing Grace” and will explore the nature of God’s love and grace, along with what it means for us to live gracefully.

In September, worship will center around the theme of “GET REAL: Authentic Relationships in a Facebook Culture” with the Sept. 8 service being a celebration in the new church location at Hoschton

OBITUARIES Kennie Buice

Died Aug. 24, 2013 Kennie Buice, 56, of Winder, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013.

He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sara Still Buice.

Survivor include his wife, Jeanette Buice; father, Bill (Betty) Buice of Bogart; son, Kevin (Monica) Buice of Winder; daughter, Carrie (Keith) Kennedy of Winder; brothers, Larry Buice of Buford, Randy Buice of Commerce, Tim Buice and Mac Buice, both of Athens, Jack Buice of Nicholson and Scott Buice of Hull; and grandchildren, Jacob Kennedy, Cierra Kennedy, Daniel Buice, Addison Buice and Kensleigh Buice.

The funeral service was held Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Pirkle officiating.

Burial followed in Gwinnett Memorial Park in Lawrencevile.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 29, 2013

Sara W. Edwards

Died Aug. 20, 2013 Mrs. Sara W. Edwards, 88, of Winder, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013.

A native of Walton County, she was a daughter of the late Macon and Pearl Thompson Wiggins. She was the widow of W.C. Edwards.

Mrs. Edwards was a retiree of Barrow County Child Development Center and was a member of Winder First Christian Church.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Reba and Sonny Boss of Auburn, Betty and Byron Sanders of Sandersville and Bonnie and David Page of Winder; sisters and brotherin-law, Ruth and Melvin Stapp of Eatonton and Mary Evans of Monroe; seven grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren.

A funeral service was held Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. David Moore officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to The Bread of Life Ministry, Midway United Methodist Church, 215 Kilcrease Road, Auburn, GA 30011.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 29, 2013

Towne Center. The sanctuary will be in the former Opry House with two suites being transformed for other church uses. (See the Sept. 5 edition of The Paper for a feature story on Arbor Pointe Church’s plans.)

A nursery is provided along with agespecific teaching for children and youth through 12th grade. Visit the website at www.arborpointe.org. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church is offering a Wednesday night Bible study for adults with a meal at 6:15 p.m. and Bible Study at 7 p.m. The Rev. Mason will be leading the study on The Book of Daniel, which will subsequently lead into Revelation. This will be a different perspective than the last program on the subject, so please join in. The Bible study will be held in the fellowship hall, located at 12 Mulberry St. and Bell Avenue in Hoschton, three blocks behind City Square.

Call the church office at 706-654-1422 or email Hoschtonumc@windstream.net sss The Church of Hoschton would like to invite you to come worship with them.

Sunday School/Bible Study starts at 9:30 on Sunday mornings with worship starting at 10:30. Sunday evening worship is at 6 p.m. Wednesday night services start at 7 p.m. with prayer service and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesdays, the book of Revelation is being studied.

The Church at Hoschton, which is also hosting is “Two-sdays” Bible Study at two times on Tuesdays through December, is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton.

For more information, contact Pastor Cory Sexton at the church office 706-654-8415 or on his cell at 678-234-9408.

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Ronald Eugene Faith

Died Aug. 21, 2013 Ronald Eugene Faith, 66, of Auburn, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013.

Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-6540966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

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Stephen Lee Lawrence

Died Aug. 22, 2013 Stephen Lee Lawrence, 49, of Jefferson, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013.

Born in Decatur, he was a son to J.W. and Gail Leming Lawrence of Comer. He was a truck driver for Interstate Distributing Company.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Lawrence; daughter, Lauren Lawrence of Columbus; stepsons, Kevin Kissell and Tyler Kissell, both of Canton; parents, J.W. and Gail Lawrence of Comer; grandson, Jason James Lawrence of Columbus; and brother, Jeffrey James Lawrence of San Diego, Calif.

The memorial service is pending.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 29, 2013

Jerri Loggins

Died Aug. 22, 2013 Mrs. Geraldine Elizabeth “Jerri” Westberry Loggins, 81, of Lake Worth, Fla., formerly of Gainesville, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, in West Palm Beach, Fla. A Florida native, she was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. She was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Elsie Waldron Westberry and was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard William Loggins; son-in-law, Robert Fitzgerald; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Carol Fitzgerald, Lake Worth, Fla., and Grace and Tony Ashe of Hoschton; son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Pam Loggins of Dahlonega; sisters, Sondra Snow of Winder and Joy Kidd of Lake Worth, Fla.; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, at the Banister Funeral Home Chapel in Dahlonega with the Rev. Curtis Moose and the Rev. Tim Griffin officiating. Interment followed in the St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery in Lumpkin County.

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Ricky Mobley

Died Aug. 25, 2013 Richard “Ricky” Edward Mobley, 56, of Winder, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013.

During his life, he worked as a machine operator for Strickland Pipeline. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erastus Junior and Golden Ervin Mobley.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Mobley of Winder; daughter, Tonya Sturkie of Good Hope; stepdaughters, Bonnie Brown and Sonya Stephens, both of Winder; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, at the Monroe Church of Christ with the Rev. Richard Allen officiating.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 29, 2013

Ed Morgan

Died Aug, 25, 2013 Ed Morgan, 79, of Atlanta, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, at Southern Pines in Maysville.

Born in Atlanta, he was a son of the late Edward Carter and Catherine Geraldine Zant Morgan. He was a traffic engineer with the City of Atlanta.

Survivors include his daughter, Mary Hart of Maysville; son, Ed Morgan of Tucson, Ariz; brother, Ted Morgan of Forest Park; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, at Westview Cemetery.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Aug. 29, 2013

Gertie Nichols

Died Aug. 23, 2013 Mrs. Lillian Reynolds “Gertie” Nichols, 92, of Pendergrass, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2013.

Born in Braselton, she was a daughter of the late Johnny and Ava Martin Reynolds.

Mrs. Nichols was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edward “Nick” Nichols.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Sara Nichols of Pendergrass; daughter and sonin-law, Barbara and Tommy Carter of Winder; and grandchildren, Tony Nichols and Selina Baerne.

A graveside service was

Celebration Academy to host birthday event

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The dream and vision of Celebration Academy is rooted in the vision of Celebration Church, which was started in 1997.

Even at that time, the leadership placed children’s ministry as a top priority. With the completion of the church’s first building in May of 2002, a preschool ministry for the community developed and the preschool opened its doors in September of 2003.

“We have continued to grow each year adding additional classes to our program,” said Dayna Smith, director of Celebration Academy.

Celebration Academy will mark its 10th birthday on Thursday, Aug. 29, with a Celebration Birthday Bash from 6-8 p.m. “It will be a great night,” said Smith.

Activities planned for the celebration include a petting farm, pony rides, bounce houses, carnival-type games, the Chick-fil-A cow, the tooth fairy. Play ball sports and enjoy creative movement dance. There will be birthday cookies and snow cones and there will also be food to purchase.

“We will end with a video presentation,” said Smith. “We are inviting students from the past and those currently enrolled to attend. We are inviting past and present staff members.”

“The purpose of Celebration Academy is to provide quality Christ-centered early childhood education. Celebration Academy is designed to provide a fun, safe and nurturing Christian environment to all children,” said Smith.

held Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, in the Hollysprings United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Johnny Ray officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the charity of one’s choice.

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Elizabeth Castellaw Eberhardt Shankle

Died Aug. 22, 2013 Elizabeth Castellaw Eberhardt Shankle, 99, of Commerce, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013.

Born in 1913 and raised in Maysville, she was the daughter of the late Dr. George Otis and Pauline White Castellaw. She attended school in Maysville and later attended Brenau University in Gainesville. She spent her married life traveling the country.

She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Guy Eberhardt and Seaborn Shankle; sister, Mrytle Earl; and brothers, Wilburn Castellaw and Otis Castellaw.

She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Commerce and the Commerce Garden Club. Mrs. Shankle had also spent many years delivering Meals on Wheels to those in need.

She was known as “Liddy” to family and many friends.

Mrs. Shankle spent lots of her time doing things she enjoyed such as gardening, traveling, cooking, playing Bridge and helping others.

She was a gift from God and will truly be missed.

Survivors include a sister, Geraldine Eberhardt of Commerce; and many nieces and nephews that she adored.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Commerce with Dr. Carlton E. Allen and Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Interment followed in Jackson Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, 1345 S. Elm St., Commerce, GA 30529.

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Trey Uhlman

Died Aug. 17, 2013 Trey Uhlman, 42, of Atlanta, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013.

Survivors include his parents, Lou and Sandra Uhlman; brother, Tracy Stephens; sisters, Lisa Anglin (David) and Michelle Bearden (Shannon); nieces and nephews, Natalie Dorsch, Trevor Anglin, Kelly

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In addition to developmentally appropriate academics, the children attend chapel, music and Spanish weekly.

Celebration Academy has expanded its program to include kindergarten.

“It is our goal to provide a wellrounded experience pursuing excellence in academics and spiritual growth for your child,” said Smith. “We are a Christian-based school. We begin each day in prayer.”

“I opened the school in 2003 with about 70 students and, this year, we have more than 200 enrolled,” said Smith.

“We have 28 on staff and we are a 9- to-1 school. I have children ages 15 months through kindergarten at the school.”

Celebration Academy occupied its new building on May of 2012.

The birthday party will be a festive atmosphere and those families still seeking a placement for their child can contact the academy as a few spots remain open. Families can also stop by the birthday party and check out the facilities and locate Smith for information about space availability.

An open house is slated for 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday. In advance of the first day of class on Sept. 3, students already registered and parents are invited to come and see the facility, meet their teachers and take care of paperwork.

Then they are encouraged to come back for the birthday party.

Celebration Academy is located at 5560 Thompson Mill Road in Hoschton.

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Anglin, Kathryn Anglin, Jennifer Sexton, Jessica Elliot, Bryan Stowe, Heather Hamilton and Haylee Joanne Cure.

He is preceded in death by a sister, Heather Joanne Cure.

Memorial services was held Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, at McCormick & Schmick with Susan Bell officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Providence Ministries, 711 S. Hamilton St., Dalton, GA 30720.

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Peter Walton

Died Aug. 22, 2013 Peter Walton, 71, of Auburn, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013.

During his life, he served in the United States Army as a Sergeant First Class.

He was a member of First Christian Church of Winder and he enjoyed Michigan sports, bird watching and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mort and Naomi Proper Walton.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Anne Walton; sons and daughters-in-law, Peter Jr., (Camille) Walton of Acworth and Michael David (Diane) Walton of Durham, N.C.; and grandchildren, Tori Walton, Ali Walton and Cole Walton.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at First Christian Church of Winder with the Rev. Jim Brooks officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Christian Church of Winder Benevolence Fun, 275 N. Fifth Ave., Winder, GA 30680. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29.

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Edna Earl Wofford

Died Aug. 22, 2013 Mrs. Edna Earl Wofford, 84, of Gainesville, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment following in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev.

Steve Fenlon and the Rev. Edwin Taylor officiated.

Born on Nov. 29, 1928, in Oakwood, she was a daughter of the H.L. Leckie and Katie Belle Stewart Leckie. She was a retired cosmetologist and was a member of Oakwood First Baptist Church.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Wofford; and by a number of sisters.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Lenny Dec of Braselton; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Carole Wofford of Gainesville; grandsons, Stephen McDonald of Gainesville and Brad Wofford of Gainesville; granddaughter, Amber McDonald of Oakwood; sister, Frances Puckett of Gainesville; brother, Larry Leckie of Flowery Branch; greatgrandson, Trey Hufstetler of Oakwood; great-granddaughter, Destiny Powell of Oakwood; and special caregivers, Shirley McDonald and Margie Patrick. Special thanks from the family to the staff at Morningside Assisted Living.

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Woody Wood

Died Aug. 21, 2013 Larry Joe “Woody” Wood, 66, of Talmo, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013.

Born in Talmo, he was a son of the late Joe and Mae Bell Gee Wood. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and served as mayor of Talmo for 24 years.

He was the founder of Etcon Staffing Services and Walnut Creek Turf Farm. He served as treasurer of J Buck Trail Hunting Club, was owner of Gum Log and Talmo Partners, and was a member of Talmo Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Danny Wood.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Macie Leeann and Taylor Gary of Talmo; and sister, Bonnie Wood of Gainesville.

Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, at Talmo Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Spence officiating. Interment followed in Talmo Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Primal Rush course was obstacle to be overcome to help reduce impact of child abuse in circuit

By FARAH BOHANNON

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As I opened my eyes after a too-short six-hour snooze, the golden sunlight streamed through the window. I laid there for what seemed like 10 seconds before the extremely loud iPhone alarm began beeping and ringing.

It was go time.

My selfless husband rolled out of bed early on a Saturday morning alongside me even though he was not participating in Primal Rush, the 4-mile obstacle course race that took place at Crow’s Lake in Jefferson on Aug. 24.

I convinced him to be my moral support since this was my first obstacle course race. I was more than ready for this new experience.

I fueled up with a light breakfast, laced up my shoes and stepped outside. The air was cool and crisp, which is very rare for an August day in Georgia.

After a short drive, we pulled into Crow’s Lake.

The energy was high as the second wave of runners prepared to begin the race. They were bouncing up and down, laughing and taking “before” photos with friends. I was glad to see such a laid-back yet energetic atmosphere since I am no where near an advanced runner.

I was impressed with the check-in system because it was very organized, and the volunteers were nothing short of encouraging. When I was handed my race bib, Becky Lee, executive director of the Tree House,told me “good luck and have fun” with a big smile on her face.

Her cheery attitude toward the race eased my nerves and gave me the boost of confidence that I needed.

I thought to myself, “Primal Rush is going to be a fun and unique experience. It doesn’t matter if I come in last place because it is my first race, and it supports a good cause.”

Primal Rush benefits the Tree House, a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the impact and occurrence of child abuse.

Once 9:30 a.m. rolled around, it was time to make my way to the start line. I took a few “before” photos like everyone else was, and before I knew it, I was off.

The first portion of the race was the best part. I felt strong, and conquered the first handful of obstacles with no issues. I ran while holding a large wooden beam, ran through muddy puddles and jumped over and through wooden walls.

In fact, I felt so strong that I even passed a group of young men that were probably much stronger and faster than me. This really boosted my confidence and I never felt the need to stop and walk.

Everything was going well until I realized my solitude on the trail for at least three to four minutes. Why hadn’t I passed anyone else? What happened to the guys that I passed a few minutes back?

I kept going because I looked down and realized that I was on an obvious trail, and I did not want to turn around and risk losing valuable time.

Suddenly, I approached an opening in the woods and ran over to two teenage boys passing out cups of water.

“Uhhh you went the wrong way,” one of them said. I looked over to my left and saw the group of guys that I had passed earlier about 100

Photographer Doug Chellew captured scenes from the Primal Rush Obstacle Course Race held at Crow’s Lake on Saturday.

The fundraiser for The Tree House, the children’s advocacy center serving Jackson, Banks and Barrow counties, included a mud walk and swim, several climbing obstacles, running and more.

A kids’ festival was also held in connection with the obstacle course race.

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Farah Bohannon, a staffer for The Paper, took the challenge for The Tree House event held at Crow’s Lake on Saturday. feet away, crawling through black tunnels and realized this kid was absolutely correct. “How did this happen,” I asked. “I was on a trail the entire time and there was no sign directing me where to go.” He informed me that I wasn’t the first person to make the mistake and told me how to backtrack. I was livid since I lost a significant amount of time running the wrong way, but I hoped to catch up.

It was difficult to backtrack because I had to squish my way through large mud puddles without slipping.

Once I arrived at the black tunnels, I was back on track, but very behind. Maybe even last. I wasn’t happy about it, but there was no way I would give up.

This is when I started to become very fatigued. I no longer could keep a continuous running pace because my lungs felt like they were about to collapse and I could feel my heart beating violently in my ears. Walk breaks became necessary, which wasn’t fun for me because I knew that running was the only way I’d catch up to the others, but sprinting the entire way would most likely not go well for me.

As I approached one of the small ponds, that is when I saw it. I caught up! I passed a handful of people and immediately jumped into the water for the “wade across” obstacle. It was a lot harder than I thought to catch up to the group of guys I had originally passed in the beginning because my feet felt like they were sinking as I walked through the pond in thigh-

deep, murky water. Unfortunately, they were off to the next obstacle while I was still in the water. At least I wasn’t in last place anymore.

I continued to run and power walk through the woods until I reached other obstacles such as hopping through tires, climbing over massive walls, crawling under wires, carrying a bucket full of mud up and down a hill, and lastly, the swim.

I figured the “wade across” obstacle was considered the “swim” obstacle, but I was wrong. I had to swim across a dark, murky lake with my sneakers on my feet. That felt extremely odd, but I laughed the whole time as the firefighters told jokes about calling 911 under water.I didn’t understand, but I laughed anyway because they were floating in the middle of a lake with scuba gear preventing possible drowning incidents.

After pulling myself out of the water, volunteers cheered me on as I climbed an angled wall with a rope. It was the final obstacle!

I managed to muster up enough energy to run until I arrived at the finish line, and I’m proud to say that I was successful. It was a great feeling to finish – I felt accomplished and proud of myself for completing my first muddy obstacle course race.

I even received a medal, which is a new experience for me!

Thank you, Primal Rush for providing such a fun and exciting day for me and the other participants! I cannot wait until next year’s race and will spread the word.

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’60s crooning still leaves the gals swooning Arnold Dorsey is going to appear in concert in Atlanta next month. Arnold is now 77 and apparently still a pretty good singer.

Somebody in the music business told Arnold his name might hold him back from great success, so he changed it to Englebert Humperdinck.

The original Englebert Humperdinck wrote the German opera “Hansel and Gretel.” Apparently, the original Humperdinck’s family doesn’t take too kindly to Arnold using his name. When he appears in Germany, he can’t use the last name, only Englebert.

Englebert, the latter, burst on the U.S. music scene when he recorded “Release Me,” a song first released as a country hit by Ray Price and as a rhythmand-blues ballad by Little Esther Phillips. Englebert’s U.S. debut happened about the same time as Tom Jones, the Welsh wailer who was a bit more up tempo than Englebert. Comedians used to joke Jones sold more records than Humperdinck because it took so long to ask for his record at the store.

The last sentence reminds me some people do not know what I’m talking about. We used to play music on 45 rpm single records and 33 rpm albums. When you wanted to hear a single, you would go to the record store and give it a listen. In Monroe, it was the Music and Camera Shop owned by Edward Peters. You could look at the latest charts and

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Harris Blackwood Mr. Edward would give your tune of choice a spin. If you liked it, you could buy it for about a buck.

But Englebert’s popularity was not among the teen set. It was largely among women in their 30s and 40s.

Jones and Humperdinck were handsome and the ladies turned out in droves to see them.

Doing a little math, I realized we are about 45 years past the high-profile days of these two singers from across the pond. That means their fan base is some where between ages 75 and 85. In their heyday, women threw panties on stage for Tom and Englebert. The thought of a woman of 80 doing such a thing ... well, you can draw your own conclusions.

Women also used to scream at the two stars.

Once again, an elderly woman screaming at a concert might be a bit disconcerting. I hope the fan base for Englebert may have expanded to include folks from the ensuing generations. Or at least they might go along to chaperone their screaming, panty-throwing mamas.

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The joy of being independent Back years ago when Mama was widowed, it became suddenly and shockingly clear that she wasn’t completely capable of being on her own. This was news to us because she had always stepped up and did whatever it took to look after our family. She was quite ingenious and hardworking.

“Ronda,” she said one day. “I need you to call the doctor’s office and make my annual appointment.”

“Why can’t you call?” I asked.

“Because I’m afraid to. I get nervous and I’m afraid I’ll say something wrong.”

This, of course, was a complete fib. My mama never worried about saying anything wrong which is why she said whatever she wanted to say whenever she wanted to say it.

As I recall it now, and I’m sure I recall it correctly, this erupted into a fuss between us. I complained that I didn’t have time to do it while all she had was time. We both firmly stood our ground. She, as usual, outwitted me by calling my sister and getting her to do it. There was a lot of time and disagreement put into

Ronda Rich what amounted to a threeminute call, which included the time it took to look up the phone number.

Things like that kept popping up. “Can you call the insurance company?”

“Could you write the check for my house taxes?” “Will you write a note to Sarah and thank her for the gift?”

“Mama, what is wrong with you? You have plenty of time to do all this. All you do is eat, sleep and read the newspaper. And go to church on Sunday.”

Finally, she told the truth, and I know it was a piece of truth hard to tell.

“Well, I’m just not good at doin’ these things. Your daddy always took care of everything and I never had to look after things. I don’t know what I’m supposed to do.”

I nodded, smiling. “OK, then I’m goin’ to teach you how to be a grown-up. It’ll

benefit both of us.”

Little by little, Mama, somewhat begrudgingly, learned to do a few things on her own. One day, I dropped her off at the front door of the doctor’s office for some blood work.

“Go in that door, turn to the right and go to the waiting room. I’ll park and be right in,” I said.

A few minutes later, I went bopping in, passed Mama, who was already seated, and headed straight to the sign-in sheet. As I picked up the pen, Mama called out, “I’ve already signed in.”

I’m telling you that no mama has ever trained a child out of diapers who was more proud — or more shocked — than I was. I dropped the pen. A look of happy delight spread from cheek to cheek. I clapped loudly and did a happy dance.

“Oh, Mama, I’m so proud! You’re such a big girl now!”

Mama, her posture always perfectly erect, lifted her head and grinned beatifically while the rest of the elderly ladies in the waiting room looked bewildered.

Mama clasped her hands together triumphantly and said, “Thank you.” She was proud, too.

Over lunch recently, Maggie told me that when her daughter was 7, the girl’s godmother died suddenly, which gave Maggie an epiphany. “I told my daughter, ‘OK, I’m going to teach you as much as I can as fast as I can because if I die, I want you to be able to take care of yourself.’”

She showed her where the Christmas card list was, how to wash dishes, call for appointments and to cook.

By the time, she was in the fourth grade, Hailey was practically in charge of the house.

“Independence,” Maggie said, “was the most important gift I ever gave her.”

Having helped raised Mama to independence, I agree. Be it teenagers or elderly mothers, independence is a good thing for everyone.

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.

Real or fake? On Twitter, I can’t tell About two years ago, I made the mistake of mentioning my newspaper’s Facebook page in front of my daughter, who was 12 at the time.

“Facebook? Hmmph,” she scoffed. “That’s for old people. You need to use Twitter.”

Realizing she was my target audience in a decade, I took her advice and opened a Twitter account. At first, I had no idea what to do with it. Eventually, I started to utilize Twitter to pass on local sports scores, link to news items and tease stories for our print edition.

I also found Twitter valuable in keeping up with headlines from other news and entertainment sources.

On Twitter, you “follow” other Twitter accounts, and they basically post headlines of their stories or videos, and you can then link to whatever interests you. Some folks use their Twitter for social interaction. I don’t.

For whom I follow on Twitter, I stick to the basics to keep me informed of what’s important in the world: The New York Times, the Atlanta JournalConstitution, ESPN, the local school system, The

Len Robbins Huffington Post, other local news sites, comedian Jim Gaffigan, Seth Emerson’s Bulldog Blog, newspaper blogs and The Onion.

Let me explain something first. The Huffington Post is an online news aggregator that covers news, politics, business, entertainment, etc. It’s supposed to be real. The Onion is a satirical, fictional news site. It makes up news for the sake of comedy. And on Twitter, you can’t tell The Huffington Post from The Onion -unless you look at the icons next to their posts, which I obviously don’t, having read numerous hilarious stories only to find out they are fabricated by The Onion, or real, as reported by The Huffington Post.

But I’ll let you be the judge. Here are some headlines from both sites I lifted from just one day. On each of these, try to guess which one is real (Huffington

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Post) or fake (The Onion).

At the end of this exercise, I’ll tell you the answers.

1. Controversial Target ad likens breasts to pieces of meat 2. Florida is running out of sand 3. Opening strains of ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ bring surge of caucasians to wedding dance floor 4. Kim Kardashian discusses eating her placenta 5. BREAKING: Middle East conflict not solved today 6. College football player under scrutiny after backstage meeting with Lil Wayne 7. Narrow gaps in bathroom stall doors to be widened 8. How sleep can help you be a better piano player 9. Russian mayoral candidate proposes gay blood ban, free conversion therapy for gays 10. Refuge plans to euthanize the threatened species it was created to protect 11. Washington’s Hobby Lobby lobbies to strengthen hobbies 12. Ford develops new SUV that runs purely on gasoline

13. Hundreds dead in Egypt’s inspiring march toward democracy 14. RV crashes into boring bar 15. Watch the cute way this man and his dog yawn together 16. Bald eagle soars over students, smacks into window 17. Economists advise nation’s poor to invent the next Facebook 18. White House increases security after man shows up at Oval Office looking for Obama 19. “Expendables 3” cast requests to be paid in steroids, meat 20. The awkward reason this man needs to sell his Harley quickly Can you tell the difference? Answers: 1. HP; 2.

HP; 3. Onion; 4. HP; 5. Onion; 6. HP; 7. Onion; 8. HP; 9. HP; 10. HP; 11. Onion; 12.

Onion; 13. Onion; 14. HP; 15.

HP; 16. HP; 17. Onion; 18.

Onion; 19. Onion; 20. HP. Now my daughter tells me I have to learn how to use Instagram. Hmmph.

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Tres Tex Mex offering family-friendly dining as well as entertainment

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Highway 53 already boasts several welcoming restaurants, but you can never have too many places for families and friends to gather. Braselton and the surrounding cities are warmly welcoming Tres Tex Mex to the community.

J.P. Moreno, general manager of Tres Tex Mex, located at 6750 Highway 53 in the Hometown Walk retail development, says this new, eclectic restaurant is in Braselton for just that reason.

“We are a family-friendly restaurant that serves fresh food and offers fun and entertainment for everyone,” he said.

Moreno, along with the owners, Ketam Patel and Felipe Nava are excited to serve the community and bring it a “twist to TexMex.” Tres Tex Mex opened its doors in April and the restaurant has been wowing customers to the point of visiting the restaurant three times a week.

“There are some locals who love the food so much that they come at least three times a week and eat at Tres Tex Mex. Our waiters and waitresses know their drink and menu choices before they even sit down,” Moreno said.

People traveling on Interstate 85 have stopped in for a bite to eat and have also raved about the food by telling the staff that Tres Tex Mex served “the best brisket we’ve ever had” and “the most delicious chimichanga ever.” It is an honor to the manager and owners to receive these comments after only being open for three short months.

“Tres Tex Mex is not your usual tex mex restaurant. Our food is different from the other typical Latin restaurants because we make every item on the menu fresh daily.

For example, we bake our own shells for

taco salads, smoke our brisket and pork for 12 hours and we also let our wings smoke for two hours. Everything tastes perfectly fresh and flavorful,” said Moreno.

Special and unique drinks on the menu include a “Margarona” – a margarita served in a giant fish bowl with a Corona bottle sticking out of the top. Others include a red, white and blue drink as well as the “Caribbean Sunset” which is Moreno’s signature drink.

Moreno said the decor of the restaurant is not like a typical Latin restaurant either. The plan is to hang colorful murals and unique art on the walls in the next few months.

There is something fun and entertaining to participate in almost every night at Tres Tex Mex. Kids eat free on Mondays, and adults are able to enjoy poker night.

On Tuesday nights, customers can order one dollar beef or chicken tacos while on Wednesday nights DJ Heat hosts karaoke night. Trivia night is on Thursdays and Friday’s entertainment is live music or a DJ. There is even something to look forward to on Sunday for motorcycle enthusiasts – bike night. Show your motorcycle helmet and receive 10 percent off your meal.

Tres Tex Mex has a party room and a pool table room and has already hosted several meetings for various homeowners association groups and for the Mustang Car Club. Contact the restaurant at 706-6540101 for information on renting the party room.

“We plan to host beer pong and cornhole tournaments as well as pool tournaments on Sundays,” said Moreno.

Tres Tex Mex has a lot to offer to the community, whether it be their fresh food or entertainment. Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates at https://www. facebook.com/TresTexMexBarGrille

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General manager JP Moreno, center, with owners Felipe Nava, left, and Ketam Patel, right, tout Tres Tex Mex as a unique, eclectic restaurant with fun and entertainment.

JarFly Station relocates After opening earlier this year in the vintage service station at the corner of Highway 53 and Peachtree Road, JarFly Station soon found the business had outgrown its space.

Mike Stowe, who opened the showplace for antiques, artwork and collectibles with his wife Jackie, is relocating to a space six times as large to be better able to meet the needs of the growing customer base.

JarFly Station is moving into Suite 300 of A Flea An’tique’s building at 185 Broadway Ave., in Braselton.

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“Employers need to be proactive in identifying and removing workplace hazards rather than waiting for OSHA inspectors to address them,” said Bill Fulcher,

signment will also be possible in the new space along with the addition of outdoor furniture such as swings and picnic tables.

“We will also have a new line of paints that we’ll be selling.”

A woodshop for handling in-house repairs will also be available.

“We can’t wait to reopen,” said Stowe.

“Business has been so great and we’ve reached a point that we needed to expand to have the opportunity to serve more customers. We have had so much support.”

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As head chef, Amanda Lorentz is cooking up much more than just Italian at the Saucy Noddle located on the square in Hoschton. Jeremy Lorentz and Chris Choquette are handling the business aspects of the business which will be introducing beer and wine as well as more desserts popular because of Just Desserts Bakery’s popularity.

Hoschton’s Saucy Noodle now cooking up varied cuisine ‘from the heart’

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One of Hoschton’s newest dining establishments, Saucy Noodle, is a place that is sure to please anyone.

Owners Jeremy and Amanda Lorentz, as well as Chris Choquette, are passionate about what they do and strive to please their customers with homemade, fresh menu items.

“We want to show the community that we’re all about cooking from scratch. There are other Italian restaurants in the area, but this is from the heart,” said Amanda, head chef at Saucy Noodle. “I come from an Italian family where I have learned to make ‘feel good’ food that’s good for you. Nothing is made from a box or comes from the freezer, and it’s affordable, too.

“Everything we make is high quality and tastes great,” said Amanda, who handles the chef duties while her husband, Jeremy, and Chris Choquette handle the business aspect of the restaurant.

All of the menu items are Amanda’s specialties, and again, are all made from scratch.

Some examples include the Chicken Alfredo Pizza, Goulash, BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza and Bruschetta. Everything – from the dough to the sauces – is completely homemade.

“We also want the community to know that we don’t just serve Italian food,” said Chris Choquette. “We want Saucy Noodle to be a go-to place for families, so we offer a little something for everyone. Our barbeque pulled pork is excellent and we host a Friday night fish fry.”

Saucy Noodle has even more non-Italian ideas that will make an appearance on the menu within the next few months.

Saucy Noodle isn’t just known for the delectable main courses food – the desserts are also something to rave about. Amanda makes a creamy and sweet red velvet cheesecake as well as a traditional Italian cannoli. There

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“I hope to introduce more desserts at the restaurant since so many people come in and ask for them,” said Amanda.

The owners say their beer and wine license will be in place by the time the Hoschton Fall Festival rolls in in late September.

Saucy Noodle offers catering for special events as well.

“We always create the best product for the least amount of money,” said Jeremy. “We serve high quality food that is affordable and strive to provide multiple options for our customers. We do have a good customer base right now and we hope to continue to grow it.”

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For Jackson Co. students, the best is yet to come Nothing great is ever awesome responsibility of achieved without challeading children by modlenges along the way, eling sound moral characand overcoming adverter and hard work! Paul sity makes us stronger Tough writes in his book, and more determined.

How Children Succeed; Jackson County Schools, Grit, Curiosity, and the like most school districts Hidden Power of Characacross the state and nater, that student success tion, have been faced with depends more upon a financial. child’s ability However, to persevere, steadfast exercise stakeholdself-control, ers with a be optimistic commitand curious ted spirit than it does know the on intellect jewel that and pure lies within. cognitive deWhile velopment.

Dr. April Howard recent chalStudent lenges and Jackson county schools Success changes the interim superintendent through Perdistrict has formance experienced took center is the ultimate core stage, the real story is purpose of our schools. in the successes of our Students must be prestudents and the continupared to perform in the ous improvement of our classroom, on the field/ schools’ performances. court/mat, on the stage, So in light of our transiand most importantly.... tion, “watch out” because in life. College and Cachallenges are nothing reer Readiness begins more than opportunities the day a pre-k student to problem solve through walks across the school creative thinking, collabo- threshold. A focus on ration, and teamwork. performance for students, Jackson County Schools teachers, administrators, are bursting with commit- and support staff will be ted teachers, passionate foundational to our work leaders, and outstanding every single day. A new students and families who tradition of highlighting are vested in the commitschool performance will ment to excellence. Our begin in September 2013. first priority is to ensure A Community School Perthe trust of our commuformance Celebration will nity through transparent be held for East Jackson communications and a on Thursday, Sept. 5, and genuine commitment to West Jackson on Monday, the success of every child Sept. 9. we are entrusted to eduAs we embark upon cate. In the words of John the beginning of the 2013Maxwell, “People don’t 2014 school year, there is care how much you know tremendous excitement until they know how much within Jackson County you care.”

Schools. A great sense of Our community’s most hope and clarity permeimportant investment is ates the essence of our our children. We have work! a personal and profesAs we have kicked off sional responsibility to the 2013-2014 school year, ensure partnerships and district and school leadrelationships with every ers wish to thank every single person and organistudent, parent, and comzation privileged enough munity stakeholder for to enrich the life a child. your loyalty and support.

Our homes, churches, Our commitments to you, businesses and commuwe will: nity agencies play a vital ■■ Be transparent partrole in this investment. ners in the work of educatHowever, we recognize ing our children. and appreciate the grand ■■ Embrace innovation responsibility of providand explore creative ways ing children, families, of teaching and learning. and the entire community ■■ Promote customwith the highest quality ized learning more than schools. standardized teaching and Student Success testing. through Leadership, ■■ Expect more of our Character and Perforstudents and ourselves mance is the vision and than ever before. commitment of the Jack■■ Support teachers, son County Schools. leaders, coaches, and Student Success sponsors so they can prothrough Leadership bevide high quality programs gins with the belief that for our students. every individual in our ■■ Lead as servants school system is a leader privileged to be a part of therefore empowered students’ lives. to make decisions and ■■ Work as teams honaccountable for perforored to serve families of mance outcomes. From Jackson County. the kindergarten student Lastly, as interimwho leads his parent consuperintendent, I want ference to the superintento personally thank the dent who is accountable teachers and leaders for for performance goals, their relentless commitleadership is not a “role ment and cooperation. or position”; it is an expec- Because of their authentic tation. team work and dedicaStudent Success tion, we enter the 2013through Character begins 2014 school year with a with positive role models. renewed sense of vision Every person who interknowing....the best is yet acts with a student has to come. the privilege of molding the future by sculpting Dr. April Howard is with care. Therefore, our serving as interim Superteachers, leaders, and all intendent of the Jackson support staff accept the County School System.

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At the Jefferson City Schools and Lanier Tech agreement signing, seated, L-R: Angela McKinney, Janice Wilbanks, Mrs. Guy Dean Benson; Standing, L-R: Jeff Ftizpatrick, Randy Gambrell, Dr. Howard Ledford, Steve Schingler, Dr. Linda Barrow, Dr. Ray Perren, Derrell Crowe, Willie Hughey, Ronald Hopkins, Dr. Kevin Smith, Dr. John Jackson.

Dual enrollment agreements with Lanier Tech enhance educational options for high school students

Jefferson City School System Superintendent Dr. John M. Jackson and Lanier Technical College President Dr. Ray Perren signed a Dual Enrollment Agreement at the recent Board of Education Meeting.

Dual enrollment is the process through which a high school student takes courses from a state public or private college while still enrolled as a high school student and receives credit both at the high school and at the college. Through dual enrollment, high school students can have several college courses completed before high school graduation.

Dual enrollment increases the classroom options available in a high school and encourages students to continue their education. Students also experience the rigor of college courses and get a jump-start on college and a career.

Ronald Hopkins, chairman of the Jefferson City Schools Board of Education, and Willie Hughey, vice chairman, also attended.

Other BOE board members attending included Mrs. Guy Dean Benson, Derrell Crowe, Angela McKinney, and Janice Wilbanks.

Also present at the signing event was Dr. Kevin Smith, principal of Jefferson High School, assistant principal Randy Gambrell and Dr. Donna McMullan, associate superintendent.

Steve Schingler, a member of the Board of Directors of Lanier Technical College, also represented the college at the agreement ceremony.

Lanier Technical College was further represented by Dr. Linda Barrow, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Howard Ledford, Dean of the Jackson Campus; Jeff Fitzpatrick, High School Coordinator; and Dave Parish, Director of Marketing and Public Relations.

Dr. Perren said, “We look at this agreement as a winwin-win; a win for school district, the college and, most importantly, it’s a win for the students that go into this program. Statewide, 98 percent of high school students in a dual enrollment program will graduate from high school statewide.

“Dual enrollment has a great track record of success. Also these students have a jump-start on college and their careers because they have already earned college credits when they successfully complete the program,” said Dr. Perren.

“We look forward to working with you for years to come.”

Dr. Jackson remarked, “We’ve had a great association with Lanier Tech over the years, and I’m sure that it will continue to improve.”

Dual enrollment provides an opportunity for the Jefferson City School System to expand the curriculum at no extra cost and enables high school students with an opportunity to jump-start their college education and career skills.

Starting this year, Lanier Technical College will exempt the portion of the tuition and fees that are not covered by the HOPE Grant for students that qualify for the HOPE Grant. This exemption is designed to help to remove any financial barriers that students might have in order tto help them dual enroll.

Jefferson High School Dual Enrollment students can choose to study several of Lanier Technical College’s programs including Nurse Aide, Criminal Justice, and General Studies. Students interested in dual enrollment should see their guidance counselors for more details, or they can visit www.laniertech.edu/dualenroll.

Lanier Technical College has a 98.6-percent job placement rate and offers more than 40 programs of study in some of the nation’s fastestgrowing career fields including healthcare, energy, business and industry, and public or private service.

More information about Lanier Technical College and Dual Enrollment may be obtained by calling 770531-6300 or by visiting www. laniertech.edu. Lanier Technical College is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia.

Other area school systems have also recently signed agreements with Lanier Tech.

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Dr. Ray Perren signs the agreement with Jefferson City Schools as Dr. John M. Jackson looks on.

Wanda Creel, and Dr. Perren recently signed a Dual Enrollment Agreement as the Barrow County Board of Education looked on.

Barrow County BOE chairman Mark Still and board members Connie Wehunt, Dr. Garey Huff, Sr., Rickey Bailey, Will Dunn, Randall Holland, Lynn Stevens and Mitch Churchill were also on hand at the Barrow signing as were Apalachee High School principal Glenn Wilson, Barrow County College and Preparatory Academy principal Dr. Chris Wood, CTAE Director Dr. Pam McGee and Dr. Chris McMichael, Executive Director for Teaching and Learning.

Allyson Summerour, a member of the Board of Directors of Lanier Technical College, also attended the signing ceremony.

Lanier Tech was also represented by Dr. Barrow, Fitzpatrick and Parish along with Lisa Maloof, Dean of the Barrow Campus, Chip Reynolds, Evening Programs Coordinator, and Nancy Stephens, Student Affairs Assistant.

Dr. Creel remarked, “We are excited that the dual enrollment numbers have grown from 40 last year to 71 dual enrollment students this year – almost double in one year. The agreement is a tremendous opportunity for our students to expand. This

agreement is the opportunity that we’ve been seeking for them to have opportunities at no extra cost to them. As we both look forward to moving into our joint campus, we are really bridging some gaps for our students with dual enrollment and look forward to more opportunities. ” Banks County Schools Superintendent Chris Erwin and Lanier Technical College President Dr. Perren signed a Dual Enrollment Agreement at the Banks County Board of Education meeting on July 22. Members of the board of education and other Lanier Tech representatives were on hand.

“Let’s continue the good relationship that we have that helps our students. We see that on a daily basis here at Banks County Schools.

We are thankful that Lanier Technical College wants to be a part of what takes place in Banks County Schools,” said Erwin.

Dr. Perren said, “This agreement is a win-win, a great opportunity for the Banks County School System, for your students, and for Lanier Tech. We are happy to announce that for this school year the college will exempt any fees or any tuition for your students that are not covered by the HOPE Grant. Hopefully that will reduce some barriers for your students.”

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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office offering program at local high schools

Safety message about underaged drinking and other potentially hazardous issues to be shared Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has been working for several weeks on a program on underage drinking to be presented to area high school students before Homecoming.

“This is a video re-enactment and two speakers,” said Sheriff Mangum. “I have met with the school officials and have set this up for mid-September. We will be presenting at four schools in two days.”

Shane Godfrey with X-Team Videos is featured to spotlight underage drinking and drugs and related consequences. The Sheriff’s Office has been targeting education and prevention of tragedies such as alcohol and drug addiction, traffic accidents resulting in fatalities and injuries and sexual activity leading to teenage pregnancies and sexuallytransmitted diseases.

“We have to try to reach our kids. If we can save one, then it is worth it,” said Sheriff Mangum. “This program will be at no cost to the school and we will be funding it through drug seizure money earmarked for education purposes.”

Jefferson High School will have backto-back assemblies starting at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The assemblies last 45 minutes to an hour.

Jackson County Comprehensive High School will have back-to-back assemblies starting at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Commerce High School will hold an assembly at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12.

East Jackson Comprehensive High School will have a 10:30 a.m. assembly on Thursday, Sept. 12, followed by a second assembly staring at 1 p.m.

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Back packs were presented for East Jackson Middle students. From front to back: Counselor Linda Archer Maddox, Sheriff Janis Mangum, School Resource Officer Joe O’Kelley, Corporal Cindy O’Barr, Principal Heidi Hill and Quartermaster Larry Phillips.

Food 2 Kids program gets backpack donation Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum and Quartermaster Larry Phillips recently presented East Jackson Middle School Principal Heidi Hill and Counselor Linda Archer Maddox with 102 drawstring backpacks which will be used for the Food 2 Kids Program.

For each bag donated, a child will receive enough food for the weekend for the entire school year.

Scholarships from WIKA Instrument Corporation awarded to area students

Sydney Bain of Braselton and Timothy Cha of Winder are winners in the The Ursula Wiegand Scholarship Fund. The program is sponsored by WIKA Instrument Corporation.

Bane A daughter of Ted K. Bain, Sydney attends Jackson County Comprehensive High School and intends to continue her education at the University of North Georgia.

Sydney’s school and community activities include Venture Crew, National Honor Society, Beta Club, Tri-M and Habitat for Humanity.

Timothy, the son of Joua Cha, attended Winder Barrow High and intends to major in Undeclared at University of North Georgia.

He was actively involved in the Beta Club.

The Food 2 Kids Program is designed to alleviate hunger on nights and weekends when other food is not available. The Food 2 Kids Program provides approximately six meals and two snacks each weekend that school is in session. The program provides for previously identified school children in Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Habersham, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Oglethorpe, Rabun and Stephens counties.

Osborne Middle is a School of Excellence

The Ursula Wiegand Scholarship Fund was established to recognize sons and daughters of WIKA employees who have outstanding academic records and who are active in volunteer school and community activities.

Applicants to the Ursula Wiegand Scholarship Fund must be children of WIKA employees who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time program of undergraduate studies.

The winners are chosen competitively on the basis of academic record.s and personal achievements.

All phases of the scholarship competition are independently managed by Scholarship Managers, a division of Career Opportunities Through Education, Inc. Cha (Cote).

Four Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) communities are celebrated recently as they learned that the Georgia Department of Education named their schools as 2012 Georgia Schools of Excellence.

Osborne Middle in the Mill Creek Cluster is the Gwinnett middle school named as a 2012 Georgia Schools of Excellence The honor also recognizes the three elementary schools as being among the state’s top schools for the work their teachers and communities have done to help students achieve their highest potential. Other schools honored are Harris Elementary in the Duluth Cluster, Head Elementary in the Brookwood Cluster and Mulberry El-

ementary in the Dacula Cluster.

The Gwinnett schools are part of a group of 28 schools recognized by State Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Barge.

In congratulating this year’s honorees, Dr. Barge said, “These schools are the epitome of excellence. With our new, more rigorous accountability system, these schools really shine. Their focus on areas that impact student success is evident across the board.”

This year, the Georgia Department of Education evaluated schools using the state’s new College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).

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Coming off their first playoff appearance in 20 years, the Jackson County Comprehensive High School football team is entering a new era. Last year was filled with high hopes that they’d play beyond the regular season. Now they want it to become the new normal.

“The community is excited. I think we have people thinking about Jackson County football. We set an expectation last year,” said head coach Benji Harrison. “We don’t want the kids to play with pressure, but there is an expectation now and we have to be mature in how we handle that.

“We want to keep building this program and keep it going in the right direction,” said Harrison.

Jackson County’s most notable challenge is its offensive line. The

Panthers won’t have Reno Messler and Josh Ingram and company to hold it down on the front lines. Yet, Harrison says he believes in his team and remains patient as they continue to grasp the knowledge they need to thrive at the position.

“We’re young upfront. We’re replacing four starters offensively,” said Harrison.

“Two of the guys on last year’s offensive line have gone on and are playing college football. Reno is at the University of West Georgia and Josh is at Albany State University. There is a learning curve that has to happen with the new guys, but they’ll be

fine.”

Running back Dustin Scott was the face of the running game last year, and now Panther fans may see Malik Tuck, who was on the junior varsity team last year, tote the

football this season. Harrison noted they were sitting in the same situation last year so it’s not as scary as it may sound.

“Last year during the spring, we weren’t doing [very well] in the running game and then we turned out to be pretty good last year. What those guys need is a lot of reps,” said Harrison.

One area that isn’t lacking any depth is the wide receivers position. They have four wideouts that have the potential to be big contributors.

“I feel like we have some really good guys at receiver. We [had] some playmakers [last year] so they have to be playmakers again this year. We have a quarterback that can move around pretty good and throw the football but we have to run the football. I think what we do offensively in terms of spreading people out will allow us to run

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the ball effectively.”

Harrison says he doesn’t believe the team feels stressed about winning more ball games this year; he simply wants them to go out and perform to the best of their ability because there are enough hassles that come with playing this game.

“Anybody that plays the game wants to win,” said Harrison.

“There’s enough pressure in itself.

This team is not last year’s team.

They have a different identity; it’s a different make up of kids.

We [searched] for the identity of this team this summer. It’s a good group. They don’t complain. They just handle their business.

“We don’t have to beg them to get on the field or finish drills. This is hard-working group of kids,” said Harrison.

The Panthers open the season at Winder-Barrow High School on Aug. 30.

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Senior wide receiver Xavier Harper had more than 1,000 Evan Breakspear lit up the Spartans offense in the scrimreceiving yards last year. mage against Athens Academy.

Many refer to the secondary as the last line of defense and the Panthers couldn’t have got the job done last year without Todd Woodring. Then a sophomore, Woodring wasn’t afraid to draw first blood and didn’t back down from making a tackle. In fact, one of Woodring’s biggest plays came last year against Oconee High School where he ran down Chase Major and brought him down at the 1-yard line.

The Warriors coughed up the ball on the next play.

“I think my track speed will help me because I can chase down my opponent. My best game last year was against Oconee where I ended up in a footrace. After they fumbled, Dustin Scott ran it back and we won the game,” said Woodring.

Last year, he played defensive back; this season he’ll be in a new role and although he’ll be an upperclassman, he’s still able to find ar-

eas of his game that need to be tweaked.

“I will be playing corner this year. The defense is still strong this season. I think I’m becoming a veteran but there is still a lot I can do to improve emotionally and physically,” stated Woodring.

Woodring gets his speed from the track as he is also a member of the Panther track team.

He is the reigning county champion in the 200 and the 400 meter dash.

Woodring’s game is pretty solid all-around and with the kind of speed he has, opponents will have a hard time getting past him.

2013 Jackson County football roster Tuck Youngblood Tuggle Caraballo Lewis Lewis Woodring Vincent Brissey Latty McElvery Parsons Matthews Clark Wingfield Harper Ladd Alford Griggs Custer Gonzalez Quinton Curry Giles Giroux Shawa Carter

Malik 1 10 RB Logan 2 9 QB/DB Easton 3 10 K Luis 4 11 K Austin 5 10 DB/WR Jacob 6 11 QB Todd 7 11 DB/RB Micah 8 9 WR/LB Ben 9 12 WR Jace 10 10 DB Griffin 11 10 LB Adrian 12 11 WR Caleb 13 9 QB Kyle 14 10 QB/WR Anthony 15 9 DB Xavier 16 12 WR Caleb 17 9 WR/DB Cole 18 10 DB/WR Chris 19 9 DB/RB Noah 20 10 DB Luke 21 10 RB Daniel 22 9 RB/DB Keyshaw n 23 11 DB/RB Layson 2 4 12 WR Preston 25 10 DB Alex 26 9 WR/DB Will 27 9 DB/WR

Stow Tuten Shawa Combs Ellis Brandon Mershon Davis Smith Sipper Griffis Sanchez Breakspear Todd Griffin Cronic Harris Williams Evans Fuller Monzon Sanders Burks Britt Walker Gown Swaim

Dylan 28 12 DB Blake 29 12 DB Nick 30 11 LB Brian 31 10 DL Joel 32 10 DL Archer 33 12 LB Mitchell 34 10 LB Jesse 35 9 WR/DB Jaydon 36 9 RB Zachary 37 9 WR/DB Robbie 38 10 DB 39 Luis 10 K Evan 40 12 LB Chandler 41 12 LB Nick 42 11 DL/WR Jake 43 9 WR/DB Donovan 44 12 DL Mason 45 9 DL/LB Zack 46 11 LB Kyle 47 10 DL Jorge 48 10 DL Luke 50 10 OL Michael 51 9 OL Matthew 52 9 LB Corey 53 10 OL Stephen 54 12 DL Kennon 55 9 OL

Butler Elijah 56 9 DL Denton Tristin 57 11 OL Sartain Tyler 58 10 OL Emmett Ethan 59 9 OL/DL Vincent Silas 60 11 OL Clayton Devon 61 9 OL Hall Dalton 65 10 OL Standard Alston 70 12 OL Whit Alex 71 11 OL Stover Craig 74 12 DL Everett Connor 75 10 OL Bailey Justin 76 10 OL/DL Kelly Patrick 78 10 OL King Stephen 79 9 OL/DL Hancock Skylar 80 9 DL McCollum Brock 81 9 WR/DB Bloodsaw Ronald 82 11 WR Tanner Jake 83 9 DB/WR Corley Zane 84 9 WR/DB Tanner Jake 85 9 WR/DB Torrez Hector 86 9 RB/DB Jennings Davie 87 9 RB/DB Ellingwood Hunter 88 11 WR/DB Ponce Oscar 89 9 RB/DB Monzon Andreas 90 9 OL

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A MONSOON IS COMING

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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New starters will be seen on the defensive line this year, including that of Jorge Monzon, who will anchor the line of scrimmage at the defensive end position.

Monzon played on both the junior varsity and varsity team last year but is entering his first season as a starter on the varsity squad.

He grinned from ear-to-ear at the thought of being one of the 11 guys on the field for the first defensive play of the season.

“There’s a lot more pressure but I enjoy the thought of knowing that people will be cheering for my brothers and I on Friday nights. It’s inspires me to want to play better,” Monzon said.

No disrespect to last year’s defense but Monzon says he feels as though this year’s crew is more advanced. Their willingness to go hard on every down and pay close attention to detail leaves Monzon feeling pretty confident about his teammates.

“I see a lot of hope. Our defense listens much better than we did last year. I think we are smarter. We may not be bigger but we are stronger,” Monzon said.

Just like the offensive line, the defense is lacking in size but “Monzon the monsoon” knows this year’s crew is more advanced and the torrential downpour he brings this year will be felt no matter who he’s up against.

“I take the David and Goliath approach: sometimes the biggest guys don’t win. I use my hips to get low, stand to the ground and force their weight against them,” said Monzon.

Monzon has taken complete ownership of his role knowing his coaches expect the most out of him.

“The coaches always tell us that defense is the key to winning games. We have a really strong defense. We may not be as big as the guys last year, but we are better in my opinion,” said Monzon.

Monzon is adapting to the new look of defensive ends. Long gone are the days of wide linemen. He’s going for a more slender build along with working on his agility.

“I need to improve a lot in the weight room. I want to be 285 pounds by the time I’m a senior.

Defensive ends should be leaner.

They shouldn’t be as big as a defensive lineman,” Monzon said.

Monzon is also on the wrestling team and uses some of the tech-

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niques he learned on the mat to handle the 300-pounders in front of him.

“I think that technique is important. During wrestling season, I may not have been the biggest guy out there but I have good technique and that’s why I had more of an edge on my competitors,” said Monzon. “Another key tactic is making sure you have enough space. In wrestling, you want to stay close to the guy, but in football you need [to leave] a little bit more room.”

Jackson County can’t help but think about the postseason and, for the players, the thought of getting there isn’t so far-fetched anymore.

“I feel like the coaches want to make it but we feel as though we are going to make it. We loved what we did last year and we want to do it again this year,” Monzon stated.

“The feeling of what we did last year was amazing. To know that I was part of that as a freshman and being able to letter in the sport was amazing. The adrenaline was pumping. [One day] people will ask, ‘Hey, were you on the team that broke the 20-year playoff drought?’

And my response will be, ‘Yep and I did it as a freshman. Words can’t describe how good it felt.’”

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THE BIG GAME - oCT. 1 Last year’s match against Franklin County High School turned into a shootout; each team switched leads multiple times and the Panthers powered their offense behind four touchdown passes.

Ben Brissey issued the heartbreaking loss when he caught a touchdown pass from then starting quarterback Kyle Daniel with 13 seconds left to play in regu-

lation., giving them a 32-29 win. That win surpassed the Panthers win total from 2011.

The Lions have not forgotten about that game and neither have the Panthers and the meeting this season could be just as thrilling as year’s, especially since Jackson County will host Franklin County on Homecoming night.

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Head Coach Benji Harrison spoke highly of junior offensive lineman Alston Standard.

He, along with the other offensive linemen, will play a crucial role in how much production the fans see out of JCCHS offensively.

Telling them they are undersized is nothing new to them.

Standard could have a breakout season for the Panthers and can help them put up big numbers.

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EAST JACKSON EAGLES SOARING HIGH

The EJHS Eagles are looking forward to a year of restoration and are ready to let of the past

BY KYLE FUNDERBURK

For The Paper

Tumultuous is a word that could describe the time the seniors on the East Jackson High School Eagles football team have had. They come into the 2013 season on a 16-game losing streak, led by their third head coach in four years.

Gary Hughes takes over at East Jackson following Brian Smith’s resignation earlier this year. Hughes was brought in by Smith in the spring and was present for 10 spring practices so he already had the chance to meet the players before becoming their head coach.

Before coming to East Jackson, Hughes had stints as defensive coordinator at Dacula High School, North Forsyth High School and Etowah High School. “[Hughes] is really committed to us,” said senior center Justin Aiken. “He spends more time here than anywhere else. He is definitely committed to stay here and make us successful.”

Hughes brings in a two-back offense to

East Jackson. It’s similar to the spread option scheme the Eagles have been running; they’re just adding new dynamics with a few new formations. “[Expect to see] points on the board,” said DeAngelo Moore in reference to the offense this season. Moore is a running back, safety and kick returner.

Defensively, the Eagles are undergoing major changes. Coach Hughes scrapped the 3-3-5 scheme from last year and brought in a 4-3 defense. The change calls for another safety and defensive lineman on the field for East Jackson. Hughes says the defense will be more dynamic and able to adjust to different offenses.

“Hard nose, getting to the football and giving back to our offense,” said Aiken and Moore on what fans of East Jackson should expect from the Eagles defense. “We’ll be hustling to the football every snap.”

Senior linebacker and running back Austin Beauchamp claims the team has a better attitude this pre-season.

“There is a lot more intensity in practice,” Beauchamp said. “We’re working harder than last year; there is not as much walking around.”

Moore credits Coach Hughes for much of that. “[Hughes] pushes to do better,” said Moore.

Hughes has set three goals for his East Jackson team: no quitting; competitiveness; and make it to the playoffs.

Hughes promises the Eagle faithful that the team won’t have any quit in them.

“The No. 1 thing to us is that [we] don’t want any quit [from] them,” said Hughes.

Hughes said the fastest way to get the team back on track is to be competitive. If he can get the Eagles back on track, Hughes says he believes the team can slip into the playoffs.

He highlights the rivalry matchups against Banks County, Commerce High School and Jackson County Comprehensive High School.

However, he calls every game for the Eagles a “red-letter game” and they’ll treat every game like it is critical.

This Eagles team is fairly balanced in terms of their maturity. There are 13 seniors on the team and Hughes says he believes they’ll dominate the team. However, he also says it’s possible that some underclassmen could start.

A few players will play both ways for the Eagles, including the two starting running backs, Moore and Beauchamp, who play safety and middle linebacker. Hughes also said that Aiken, who is primarily a center, can be used on the defensive line as well.

EJHS has a new coach, new defense, a renewed commitment and intensity. This East Jackson team looks to be completely different from last year. The only question is: will it translate to wins on the field?

The senior leaders on the team seem to believe so. “[We’re] coming out 100 percent,” said Moore.

And when asked what the fans of East Jackson should expect out of their Eagles, Aiken simply said, “winning.”

SPARTANS WIN THE BATTLE OF OAKWOOD

BY ED HOOPER

Regional Staff

The Spartans opened their 2013 campaign in convincing fashion Friday night at Spartan Field, routing the archrival Johnson Knights 35-0 in the 20th all-time meeting between the two schools.

“I am just so happy for the faculty at West Hall, the students at West Hall and the community,” Spartans’ coach Tony Lotti said.

“I am happy. I am happy for our student body, they packed it out tonight. This is what it is about.”

Now the Spartans have bragging rights over their neighbor

for the next 12 months. More importantly for the West Hall seniors, they have bragging rights over a close rival forever.

“It is definitely something I am going to hold on to,” West Hall senior quarterback Zach English said. “I just give the glory to God; without Him we can’t do anything.”

West Hall’s defense, which allowed over 34 points per game a season ago, was stingy Friday night.

The Spartans held the Knights to just 108 yards of total offense

and forced two turnovers, while setting up the offense with great

field position throughout the contest.

With an increase in defensive intensity, the Spartan offense started five of its nine drives inside Johnson territory, and just one inside its own 30-yard line.

“One of the things we’ve had hanging over our heads all offseason, unfortunately, was the 34 points,” Lotti said.

“And one thing we took a hard look at, as a staff, was the stats that mattered, like 34 points against.

“Our defensive staff, they have

done such a great job. I am so happy for them.”

Plenty of players got into the action for the Spartan offense, which finished with 333 yards.

Senior running back Antonio Pittman led the way with a gamehigh 72 yards on the ground and two rushing touchdowns. English finished with 64 yards rushing and 62 yards through the air with two total scores.

Sophomore Tyquan Statham finished with 29 yards rushing and added a third-quarter score.

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DISCIPLINED AND DETERMINED

BILL MURPHY

Regional Staff

Winning it all again has not been a topic of conversation, even though the 2012 Class AA state title made for plenty of fond memories for those on board at Jefferson last season.

Rebuilding is the main task at hand for the Dragons (14-1 last season), especially considering quarterback and Class AA Offensive Player of the Year Bryant Shirreffs (2,369 passing yards in 2012) and Defensive Player of the Year Wesley Simonton (189 tackles, 7 1/2 sacks a year ago) have both moved on.

However, continuing a winning tradition for first-year coach Ben Hall, who is in his fourth year on Jefferson’s staff, is something he feels is absolutely within reach.

This year, the Dragons return 11 starters and are especially talented in the defensive secondary, running

game and along the offensive line.

Stepping into the big shoes left vacant at quarterback is junior Evan Shirreffs, the younger brother to Bryant, who is now a freshman QB at North Carolina State. “I think it’s great that our players haven’t shown any signs of complacency,” Hall said. “Everyone on this team is excited to do the best they can to make this season special.”

To take the pressure off playing a new quarterback, the Dragons can rely on an experienced running game. Back in 2013 are fullback Tristen Jackson (704 yards, 18 touchdowns in 2012) and tailback Isaiah Blake, a 5-foot-9, 180 pound senior. They’ll be counted on to lead the running game after Bryant Shirreffs also led the team in rushing last season with 1,372 yards and 20 scores.

Hall is confident that his new quarterback, Evan Shirreffs, will grow into the role of team leader.

At 6-4, 175, Evan Shirreffs is much

leaner than his brother Bryant, who is 6-3, 220. Hall says his new quarterback is much more of a pure pocket passer.

“Evan’s a really intelligent player and stands No. 1 academically in his class,” said Hall.

His leading returner at receiver is senior tight end Donnie Hatfield,

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Hanon Price said he has unfinished business against cross town rival Commerce.

a senior, who caught 30 passes for 398 yards and six touchdowns last season. Shirreffs has four leading targets to throw to at wide receiver: Dalton Hill, Chandler Thompson, T.J. Skelton and Rodney Carr. On the offensive line, senior Jordan Tyler is the leader as he enters his second year starting at center.

Rufus Whitfield has moved to offensive tackle after playing on the defensive front in 2012. Eli Griffin, Ethan Hix and Ethan Garner comprise the remainder of the starters on the offensive line for the Dragons.

Jefferson’s returning starter on the defensive line is Tyler Bowen, who will rotate between end and tackle. The remainder of the defensive line includes Cole Stanfill, Michael Paolozzi and Hunter Gatlin.

The linebacking group has a steep task in having to replace Simonton and Kody McDonald (173 tackles in 2012). The Dragons’ starting linebacking rotation this season in-

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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At the start of last season, you probably didn’t know who Hanon Price was. Seniors Wesley Simonton and Kody McDonald were usually the names called from the press box when a tackle was made, however, they couldn’t be everywhere at once.

That’s where Price came in.

He burst onto the scene late in the year and racked up 100 tackles, three tackles for loss, seven pass breakups and one fumble return.

“I saw my stats at the end of the season and I saw how much I improved,” said Price. “I stepped up in those last few playoff games and really started making tackles.”

Who could forget the three overtime thriller with semi-final rights at stake? Former head coach T McFerrin always told

cludes Maverick McKinney, Trent Sorrells and Cooper Young.

The defensive secondary is the strength of the defense, according to Hall. Jefferson’s starting cornerbacks are Hanon Price and Kendrick Robinson, while Tradd Porter is the starting safety.

Kicking field goals for Jefferson this season is senior Austin Pankevich, while Dalton Hill will do the punting. Carr and Blake will do the bulk of the kick and punt return work.

Jefferson has been one of the best in the state at making the playoffs with 12 postseason berths since 2000. That trend will likely continue. The Dragons have such solid depth at running back and on the offensive line that will greatly diminish the pressure on starting a first-year quarterback.

Also, expect Jefferson to be in the running to repeat as region champion as the regular season winds down.

the Dragons they would be the underdog in terms of size and speed, but no one could prepare them for the wrath of the Purple Hurricanes whose running back had a field day at Memorial Stadium.

“The [coaches] told us they were going to be big and fast. That was probably the most physical team we played all season. They were big and they knew how to play the game,” Price said. “I was surprised at how fast they were.”

Oddly enough, the Dragons biggest test of the year was the very thing that allowed Price to perform in one of their toughest games.

“Fitzgerald High School played a closed offense and that really contributed to my growth,” Price said.

Now that McDonald and Simonton have departed, there is room for Price and others to step into the leadership role. Those are

shoes Price says he wants to fill no matter how big the task may be.

“It’s my senior season. All the seniors have stepped up and become leaders. We had great leaders last year and we need to carry that on to this year,” Price stated.

The Jefferson defense allowed no more than 200 points during the course of the season, forced seven fumbles, nine interceptions and 37.5 sacks. Those are numbers the Dragons want to mimic this year.

You won’t see giants on the front line or a host of speedsters in the back field.

But what you will see is a team that is extremely disciplined.

“During practice, it’s 11 hats to the ball. We take pride in playing defense.

We function as a team; it’s not about individuals,” Price said.

2013 Jefferson High School football roster 1 Howard Jackson 11 2 Williams Sammy 11 3 Stancil Cole 10 4 Porter Tradd 11 5 Robinson Kendrick 11 6 Mixon Austin 12 7 Hill Dalton 11 8 Evans Chaz 9 8 Hatfield Donnie 12 9 Sorrells Trent 11 10 Wester Chase 10 11 Strong Brodhi 11 12 Jones Taylor 11 13 McCrary Tyler 10 14 Skelton, T.J. 11 16 Shirreffs Evan 11 17 Jones Ethan 9 18 Thompson Chandler 12 19 Strickland Antonio 10 20 Joffrion Jacob 10 21 Price Hanon 12 21 Sorrow Lane 9 22 Blake, Isaiah 12 23 Hill Darrian 10 24 Bougher Kade 11 25 Wilkes Taylor 10 26 Carr ` Rodney 11 27 Goza Michael 11 28 Young, Cooper 11 29 Wells, Luke 11 30 Jackson, Tristen 12 30 Mason, Alex 9 32 McCaslin, Hunter 10 33 McKinney, Maverick 11

34 Chapeau, Walt 10 35 Holcombe, Vance 11 36 Boobas, Zach 9 37 Pankevich, Austin 12 38 Wright, Blake 9 39 Hankinson, Kevin 12 40 Nguyen, Stephan 12 41 Gatlin, Hunter 11 43 Perkins, Jason 10 45 Randolph, Joseph 10 46 Wood, Dawson 9 47 Bowen, Tyler 12 48 Glockson, Robbie 10 49 Harkins, Blake 11 50 Paolozzi, Jonathan 9 51 Tillman, Chazz 11 52 Wilson, Dontae 9 53 Barber, Zach 10 54 Norman, Will 10 54 Paolozzi, Michael 11 55 Porter, Kyle 12 56 Holman Nick 9 57 Dale Will 12 58 Lester Deshon 10 59 Tyler Jordan 12 60 Hix Ethan 12 60 Swank Charlie 10 62 Kimmel, Daniel 12 63 Dyer, Michael 11 64 Bowman, Zach 11 65 Hollifield, Bryce 9 65 Whitfield, Rufus 12 66 Patridge, Cody 11 67 Richards, Tucker 10

68 Camacho, Frankie 10 69 Hernandez, Michael 10 70 Griffin, Eli 12 71 Corbett, Alex 10 73 Carson, Brett 10 74 Myers, John Henry 11 75 Bowen, Jackson 10 76 Andrews, David 9 77 Dyer, Jackson 10 78 Garner, Ethan 11 79 Kellum, Will 9 80 Mobley, Evan 10 81 Ferrell, Brandon 9 82 Cole Josh 10 83 Gibson Jackson 9 84 Stanfill, Cole 11 85 Loven, Alex 10 86 Ferguson, Andrew 10 87 Swilley Hunter 12 88 Warnock McKae 9 89 Berryhill Kayne 9 90 Cazares Angel 10 91 Davis Will 11 92 Blackard Lane 11 93 Humphries Devin 10 94 Free Christopher 9 95 Snow, Kylaun 10 96 Faulkner Hunter 9 97 Blakely Alex 9 98 Wade Canaan 11 99 Malone Devin 10 Giles Douglas 12 Tello Diego 10

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Jefferson High School’s Tristen Jackson knows how to respond under pressure. He did so in the semi-final game against Fitzgerald High School last December. by latrice williams

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Jefferson High School’s third leading rusher from a year ago returns for another breakout season.

Senior Tristen Jackson pummeled his way through defenders with ease and played a major role in the Dragons’ ground game, racking up 704 yards. Jackson met the end zone 18 times last year and would like to put up those same numbers or exceed them.

Jackson is a big and sturdy back but is regularly underestimated.

He carries his weight well and wreaks havoc on those who try to bring him down.

Jackson said he feels as if Jefferson has a target on their back, especially after having to dodge bullets during summer play.

“I can tell people are out to get us from the 7-on-7 tournaments we played. Each team played us harder than any other team we have faced,” said Jackson.

Anyone who is on their regular season schedule better believe the Dragons will bring the heat because there are those who don’t want them to repeat as state champions.

“We have to play each game hard because you never know what can happen in a game,” stated Jackson.

Jackson noted getting bigger and stronger can be found on his priority list. The Dragons averaged 38.6 points per game, and if Jackson accomplishes his goal, Jefferson’s

running game could be untamable.

Also, JHS is sticking with the same offense despite getting a new head coach. Jackson said having the same system in place will allow them to focus on other things.

“Having the same offense helps because everyone knows what they are doing. It saves time because we don’t have to teach anyone anything new,” said Jackson. “Also, we are able to move at a fast pace because everyone knows what to do.”

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There were so many players that emerged late in the year that it’s hard to keep up. Micah Carpenter played an intricate role in the playoffs and adds depth to the defensive side of the ball for Jefferson He recorded a fumble recovery against Westminster and an interception in the AA state championship game against Calhoun High School.

Then he finished the season with 56 tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, nine pass break ups, three interceptions, two fumbles caused and one fumble forced.

To this day, the Jefferson Dragons believe that their 22-7 loss to Commerce made them better. But, this time around they don’t need a loss to make them stronger.

This is a win JHS wants and needs. You never want to let your biggest rival beat you two years in a row.

Hanon Price made it very clear that he was

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the triple overtime thriller against Fitzgerald High School in which he caught the game winning touchdown in the back of the end zone.

Jackson said he approaches this season differently and, if he has to come up with another clutch moment to extend Jefferson’s season, he’ll be up to the task.

“I know that this is the last season I’ll be playing high school football.

I want it to be memorable and I want to go out with a bang,” stated Jackson.

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not going to lose to the Tigers his senior year.

In the past six years, the Dragons have torched the Tigers five out of the last six times.

The Dragons will be at home in their own environment and the Jefferson faithful will keep the stands rocking.

But, if they should lose, that could be a sign of another championship.

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From left to right: Offensive lineman Jordan Tyler and tight end Donnie Hatfield already garnered post season honors but they post noted the biggest honor they’d like to earn is winning another state title. Their goal is to not get too ahead of themselves but keep their on the prize which is getting to the the Georgia Dome in December.

Trojans seek another deep run BILL MURPHY

Regional Staff

North Hall isn’t going to be able to sneak up on anyone this season. With a talented running game, big and athletic offensive line, and a fearless quarterback who has breakaway speed, everyone expects the Trojans to be right there deep in the postseason again this fall.

North Hall coach Bob Christmas sees the same thing as everyone else.

“I like the team we have this season,” Christmas said. “The potential is there to make a run.”

After a three-game non-region tuneup to the season, North Hall, a state semifinalist last season, will likely run the table against the rest of Region 7-AAA, setting up a battle against defending state champion Buford for the region crown on the final night of the regular season at The Brickyard.

Working in North Hall’s favor is the return of now full-time quarterback Andrew Smith, who shared the duties last year with Bradley Brown, and garnered all-state honors as a defensive back in 2012. The offense will likely look much the same, after rushing for more than 4,600 yards in 2012, the only exception to that being it will feature more elements of a triple-option to accentuate the 5-foot-7, 150 pound Smith’s speed and playmaking ability.

“Andrew’s the smallest quarterback I’ve ever coached,” Christmas said.

“But he’s such an explosive kid and a winner.”

In 2012, the Trojans capped a great postseason with a 42-point win over highly-ranked Peach County in the

quarterfinals, before falling to St. Pius X the following week in the semifinals.

North Hall has an offensive line that has rare athletic ability for its size.

Christmas says they all fit well into the wishbone scheme, with the four starting guards and tackles averaging about 275 pounds each. According to Christmas, the starting center role is a battle between three players.

North Hall’s two starting tackles are the biggest with senior tackle Russell Gillespie tipping the scales at 303 pounds, while at the other side of the line Justin Bacus is 6-3, 285. At guard, it’s going to be Dylan Truelove and Thomas Marchman. The three candidates to start at center, according to Christmas, are Cole Strickland, Avery Rogers and junior Hayden Hughes.

“I’ve never coached an offensive line with this kind of size and ability to run,” Christmas said.

At tight end, Nolan Tucker, Devon Motes and Dalton Lavender are the leading candidates to play, while Lee Shelton will play both wide receiver and tight end.

Despite losing a pair of 1,000-yard rushers from last season, Christmas still feels very good about his running game. David Epps and Destin Bennett, both seniors, will play fullback; while Zac Little, Brannon Dyer, Will Cape and Isaac Seid will all share carries at running back.

The quarterback Smith is North Hall’s leading returning rusher with 605 yards and 10 touchdowns last season.

The Trojans’ offensive linemen are also going to comprise the defensive front. Christmas says he’s got six players all ready to play there.

Bacus and Gillespie are both defensive tackles. Marchman, Truelove, Motes and Strickland are all defensive ends.

The inside linebacking group is strong with the return of Bennett (119 tackles in 2012) and Epps (55 stops last season) both returning. Also playing at inside linebacker are Bobby Mendenhall, Colby Krepcio and Darrien Ingram. North Hall’s outside linebackers are Little, Hughes, Tucker, Lavender and Austin Perry.

In the secondary, Smith (138 tackles in 2012) and Cape (66 tackles) are the safeties with Shelton. Dyer, Stephen Murray and Seid are the leading candidates at cornerback.

Sophomore Chris Dennis will kick field goals for the Trojans, while Little will do the punting. Returning kicks and punts are Smith, Dyer and Seid.

North Hall has firepower all across the field this season. With a highlytouted offensive line, and stingy defense, the sky’s the limit.

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Continued from 3B “We were real focused on this game,” Lotti said. “We felt like it was important that we come out and try to establish up front like we did. And we had solid field position all night.”

After both teams lost fumbles on their opening possessions, West Hall took a 7-0 lead on its second possession of the game when English connected with fellow senior Hunter Atkinson across the middle of the field.

Atkinson made the catch and bullied his way into the end zone to cap the 16-yard scoring connection.

The Spartans were back in the end zone a few drives later when Pittman plunged his way into the end zone on a 5-yard touchdown run. The senior’s first touchdown run of the season capped off an eight-play drive that made the score 14-0.

West Hall failed to take advantage of an onside kick recovery on the ensuing kickoff, but the Spartan defense came through and forced another Johnson punt.

Then, with the first half winding down, the West Hall offense took over possession on its own 44. That’s when the Spartans broke the game open with their third touchdown of the half on a 26-yard scoring run from English.

“The line did great, offensively and defensively,” English said. “What they do, we do.”

In the second half, West Hall scored on its first two possessions. Pittman capped the Spartans’ first drive, which started at the Johnson 26, with a 6-yard rush, making the score 28-0.

Following a Johnson punt, the Spartans took over at the Knights’ 48 and needed just six plays to score their final touchdown of the night, an 11-yard run by Statham.

Johnson’s offense struggled throughout the night. The Knights fumbled on their opening possession and followed it with three consecutive punts before having their fifth possession be cut short by halftime.

The second half wasn’t much better. The Knights lost a fumble on their first drive before punting the ball away later in the third quarter.

They finally crossed the 50-yard line for the first time of the game on their final two offensive possessions, both in the fourth quarter.

Luis Hernandez led the Knights with a team-high 58 yards rushing, while quarterback Kavin Hopkins finished with 33 yards on 16 carries. Hopkins was 2-for-4 passing for 17 yards.

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J-LEW IS ON THE MOVE

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

His friends and coaches know him best as J-Lew but when he steps onto the field, he’s known as Jacob Lewis, the mobile quarterback. His name may not ring a bell too many yet but, the rising junior is striving for the starting quarterback position on the Jackson County Comprehensive High School football team.

“Those are big shoes to fill.

Kyle Daniel had a great season last year. I feel like I need to step [up] and be even better than he was last year,” said Lewis.

If he adopts the “Panther Way” motto head coach Benji Harrison and other JCCHS coaches have been preaching to their athletes, it’s possible he could achieve that goal.

“You have to be nasty,” he laughed. “You have to work hard in the weight room and have a lot of intensity. Coach

Harrison wants us to be big, fast and tough. We have a small line this year so we have to be tough,” Lewis stated.

Lewis is a mobile quarterback at heart but he wants to be sound in all areas of the game.

He noted there is still one area of his game that he needs to brush up on and has been working tirelessly to get it done.

“I need to work on my mechanics and my footwork.

Coach Harrison and me come out here and work on that every day,” said Lewis.

Being mobile is what defines him as of right now but he still wants to be able to mimic what Daniel did last year.

“I like to get out of the pocket a lot. I’ve been working a lot on staying in the pocket and making those throws that Kyle made. I’m a little bit more mobile thanw Kyle was.”

A quarterback that can extend plays can be a nightmare for opposing defenses and that’s something AAA schools

will just have to deal with when it comes to Lewis.

“I think my biggest strength is being able to move, getting out of the pocket and throwing on the run. [I’m also] able to move the defense a lot,” Lewis said.

Lewis caught balls from Kyle Clark on the junior varsity team last year but is ready to move back to his normal position.

“I was a quarterback my freshman year and then I moved to receiver last year so I couldn’t play quarterback,” said Lewis.

Lewis has a host of wide receivers he can throw the ball too which could make his job that much easier.

“It’s great. I can just throw it up and they can go get it,” Lewis said.

When asked if he was in any way timid about being the leader of the team, Lewis said, “Not at all. I’m ready for it.”

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Jacob Lewis considers himself to be a dual threat and will that to his advantage.

DCHS beats East Hall

BY BILL MURPHY

Regional Staff

Dawson County struck big in crucial situations to open the season Friday against East Hall in Gainesville. Leading by a small margin with five minutes left to play, Tigers (1-0, 1-0 Region 7-AAA) quarterback Zack Buchan hit running back Cody Lamar in the open field on a third-and-long at the 30 and ran 70 yards for the score, propelling Dawson County to a 29-27 win.

Buchan, starting his first time for the Tigers, made plenty of plays all night. It seemed the Vikings (0-1, 0-1) found a way to answer to keep it a hotly-contested battle until the very end.

Buchan completed 13 passes for 246 yards, including a pair of long touchdown throws in the fourth quarter. The first of his touchdown throws in the final period was a 46-yard pass to Dalton Edwards, who led Dawson County with three catches for 85 yards.

“Our confidence is building,” Tigers coach Jeff Lee said. “When everybody graduated last year, that was the question: coach what are you going to do now?

We’re going to line up and play football.

And these seniors have been all-in.

“Those plays we called were designed to do just that. We didn’t expect Cody to take that one 70 yards, but most of that was expected. Zack still has a little way to go in

his reads and progressions, but he’s got a chance to be pretty special.”

East Hall’s success down the stretch was on the arm of junior quarterback Devin Watson, who threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter to junior wide receiver Junior Lee, and finished the night with 235 passing yards.

“He’s (Watson) a player,” Vikings coach Bryan Gray said. “And he’s only going to get better.”

Despite the loss, Watson was clutch all night for the Vikings. Trailing 22-12 midway through the fourth quarter, Watson kept the first touchdown drive alive with a 24-yard completion to Milton Whelchel, who also had a second-quarter touchdown catch.

In addition to his big night passing, Watson ran it in for a 21-yard score in the second quarter. Shortly after, he intercepted a Buchan pass from his spot in the secondary.

Whelchel’s 6-yard touchdown catch after the ensuing drive started at the Dawson County 10 and put East Hall ahead 12-7, its only lead of the game.

Once Buchan got settled in the second half, he showed precision throwing the ball. In the third quarter, Dawson County went back ahead with a 12-yard catch for a touchdown by Jackson Putnam.

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DAVID EMBRACES SECOND YEAR AS QB

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Not too many people can say they were the starting quarterback three out of four years on the varsity football team but Daniel David is headed in that direction.

David, a junior, earned the starting job last year after projected starter Eric Ritland went down with a foot injury, and he didn’t miss a beat.

Mill Creek High School fans had nothing to worry about. David helped the Hawks squad achieve its first nine-win season in school history.

And he did it as a sophomore.

Now the stakes are higher. Mill Creek has gotten over the seven-win hump and David said he expects to uphold what they started a year ago.

He was all smiles when asked about returning as the guy under center.

“I’m excited about starting a new year with a new team. We should be just as good as last year,” David said. “I’m very blessed to have this opportunity.”

Last season, David threw for more than 1,800 yards and accumulated 411 in the ground game. The passing game was a no brainer; it was his rushing attack that left him stunned.

“I’ve never been much of a rusher. That was surprising,” said David.

David says he doesn’t think he’ll double his numbers in his running game but has been preparing just in case he needs to.

After all, that’s what being a duel threat quarterback is all about.

“I worked on it during practice and got experience during the season. I got a lot better toward the end of the season,” David stated. “I think [I’ll be running] just as much as last year. It will all depend on how the opposing defense goes after our running backs and me.”

Speaking of running backs, the Hawks replenished their stock after losing Jacorey Lewis to graduation.

David said he knew exactly the level of talent he was getting in Johnathan Hawkins since the two played football together in middle school.

“Getting Johnathan was a huge addition.

I think we’ll be fine. Jacorey was amazing but we have Devozea Felton coming back.

We have a great line and our receivers are really good, too,” David said.

The Hawks have always been looked at as a mid-major in its region. Much of that is because Norcross High School has been standing in their way.

While the defending champs from 2012

have had their hands full against Mill Creek as of late, the Blue Devils had the final say and that doesn’t sit well with David.

Of course, he’d love to beat them during the regular season but gave a big grin at the thought of beating them in the state title.

Last year, David threw for 258 yards against NHS and scored three touchdowns, but Norcross escaped with a 49-41 win.

“For the past two seasons, we have been a touchdown short of beating them. I think the past two years we could have beaten them but we killed ourselves with turnovers,” stated David.

Norcross won’t be his main focus; David has his eyes fixed on every team on the schedule. It doesn’t matter if he won or loss to them last year.

Winning every game this year is what matters. David noted that he’s more accurate and he decreased his 40 [meter dash] time; that means everyone else will have to be a lot quicker Doug Chellew The Paper to catch him and a lot more skilled to Junior Daniel David will know what to expect defend his passes.

And he will be ready for the chal- from some of the toughest teams in the state. lenges that come his way.

Flowery Branch Falcons optimistic about 2013

BY MITCH BLOMERT

Regional Staff

Within an eight-day period in 2012, Flowery Branch experienced two extreme tugs on the football heartstrings.

One week, the Falcons were celebrating their firstever region championship after a 35-34 nail-biter win over county rival Gainesville, closing out the regular season with high hopes of a deep postseason run.

The next, that optimism came to a screeching halt.

Their season came to a premature end in the first round of the state playoffs, when North Paulding stunned them in a 63-43 upset.

Nearly 10 months later, Flowery Branch players are bringing the roller coaster of emotions experienced during those two weeks back to the field this year: Motivation to not only defend their

region title, but to avoid another postseason stumble in 2013.

“They think about it,” Falcons coach Chris Griffin said. “... Sure, it motivates them.

They don’t like to lose.”

Typically one of the last Hall County teams to deal with depth issues, the Falcons are thinner this year after losing several key seniors from last year’s lineup. Four them ended up at Division-I programs. Another important piece moved out of state.

But for a team that hasn’t missed the playoffs in seven years, a younger lineup doesn’t lower expectations for anything less than another bid for a region title and a solid showing in the state playoffs.

Historically, the Flowery Branch quarterback is nothing short of a general to his offense.

Jackson McDonald aims

to assume that position just as prominently as the four signal callers that came before him, all of whom ended up with Division-I teams.

The 6-foot, 180-pound senior presents a dual threat to opponents, with 819 yards and 17 touchdowns on the ground to compliment his 15 passing touchdowns last season.

But with the Falcons’ running game still without a goto back, he’ll likely see an increase in passing numbers this year.

“A year ago, we were trying to get a feel of what his strengths were and what he would be able to do,” Griffin said. “This year it’s different. We know what he can do. Now we’re trying to maximize that and put him in situations to be successful.”

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HIGH EXPECTATIONS SET AT THE CREEK

by latrice williams

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Last year, Mill Creek achieved its first nine-win season under head coach Shannon Jarvis since the school opened in 2004. The Hawks have one of the most dedicated fan bases in the state as fans pile into the parking lot hours before the game to tailgate and decorate themselves with maroon and gold.

The Hawks had a lot of weapons on offense, including two stellar running backs who were hard to contain. Jacorey Lewis, who signed with Hutchinson Community College, ran for more than 2,300 yards and scored 31 touchdowns last year. HCC is a junior college known

as one of the nation’s best feeder programs.

Many might be wondering what the Mill Creek running game will look like without Lewis but there’s no need to panic.

The Hawks return Devozea Felton, who accumulated 798 yards on the ground. Felton was a member of the Hawks track and field team and he’ll use the agility he gained from that sport to make as many trips to the end zone as possible. Felton finished third in the 100-meter dash in the Gwinnett

County championships with a time of 10.98.

Mill Creek will continue to be sharp at the running back spot as

DEFENSIVE DEPTH

The Mill Creek High School football team is fully loaded on the defensive side of the ball

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

Some might say the departure of Kelsey Griffin has left a big hole on the Mill Creek High School football team but the defense doesn’t see it that way and neither does head coach Shannon Jarvis.

“We want to be the best defense we know we can be,” said linebacker Andrew Sciara.

“Kelsey isn’t here anymore so it’s important that we step up and play fast and physical. We were a great defense and we want to continue to play at a high level because we don’t have him to fill that hole,” said defensive lineman Darnell Augustin.

Sciara is stalwart as a

linebacker. He’s made up of more than 200 pounds and carries his weight well. He proved it in the scrimmage game against Parkview High School during which he seized the ball in midair from the Panther offense.

And if you think he’s limited to just the defense, think again.

“We have plans for him offensively as well. He is very athletic kid,” said Jarvis. “He changes direction well and has great explosiveness. He’s 15 pounds heavier than he was last year.”

Augustin has been one of the hidden secrets on the line. His goal is to wreak havoc along the offensive line. He may not make a living racking

up big stats in tackles but he’ll have his hands full this season with some of the county’s best offensive linemen and that alone could get him the attention he deserves.

Griffin, who is now at the University of South Carolina, definitely made a name for himself, but now it’s time for others to have their name called.

“Cole Ford caused a fumble in the Parkview game. Coming from the scrimmage, I’m probably pleased with the linebackers as a whole,” Jarvis stated.

Just when it looked as though the Hawks wouldn’t have a lot of depth on defense, certain athletes immediately stepped their game up. It

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Darnell Augustin looks hungry for a sack. Mill Creek 21-13 with 14 points coming from the varsity team and seven scored in the fourth by the junior varsity team.

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Central Gwinnett High School transfer Johnathan Hawkins joins the team. ESPN has Hawkins rated as a four-star running back and MaxPreps. com listed as one of the top 40 athletes in the state.

Defensively, the Hawks have so many guys that contribute it’s almost unfair to say who is a starter and who isn’t. But, Jarvis pointed out a few players who have separated themselves from the rest of the pack, including Ty-

THE BIG GAME - NOV. 8 Everyone in the stands got their money’s worth when Hawks competed against the Hill in the regular season finale.

The showdown ended when the Collins Hill High School football team lined up to kick the game winning field goal. Both teams were already playoff eligible but, each needed the win to be placed higher on the bracket.

So, B.J. Harmon and Brandon Holley teamed up and blocked Collin’s Hill field goal attempt.

It was one of the best thrillers in high school football last season and it makes for good television this time around.

lon Craighead.

“He brings a lot of chemistry to the unit. He really turned it up a notch. Last season, he was behind Michael Leonard. We tell the kids ‘don’t wait for your turn, create your turn.’ We have seen a change in him in terms of his attitude and his playing ability,” Jarvis said.

In terms of the kicking game, MCHS can relax knowing they have junior Bryson King who sealed the game winning field goal against Alpharetta High School in the first round of the state playoffs last year.

When it comes to pressure, King certainly knows how to handle it.

He went 51 for 53 in point attempts and missed just one field goal.

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TOUGH AS NAILS

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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If you ask Kyle Stepherson what people should know about the Mill Creek offensive line, he’ll tell you they’re as tough as nails.

That could be an understatement for a group of guys who played banged up last season.

“We had a lot of injuries. They played through it though. It looked painful at times but they made it through and we got results,” Stepherson said.

The linemen had somewhat of a separate summer workout experience. Since they are excluded from 7-on-7 tournaments, they spent a lot of time in the weight room.

“We’ve been practicing extremely hard. We’re the strongest we’ve ever been and the biggest we’ve been in a while. We play physical and we play through pain,” Stepherson said.

Offensive lineman coach Josh Lovelady organizes the Offensive Lineman Camp which takes place at the Flowery Branch High School every year. Area linemen participate in a number of drills, some of which are for bragging rights such as tug-a-war. The Hawks like to take advantage of those types of ac-

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tivities to perfect their craft.

“The linemen practiced three days a week; we did lifting and running. We had a one-day camp and a three-day camp at Flowery Branch,” Stepherson said.

One of the guys who will protect quarterback Daniel David this season is junior Bobby Klemm, who is also on the wrestling team and was a state qualifier this past season.

Head coach Shannon Jarvis encourages the football players to participate in two sports, and that has paid off for Klemm.

“We had a very productive offensive line. This line could be one of the better lines at Mill Creek. Bobby Klemm is 6-foot-4 and he’s 310 pounds,” said Jarvis. “He’s the most proportioned and is a big athletic kid. He had to grow into his size.

“Head [wrestling] coach Rodney Potter and I talk throughout the season and participating in another sport has helped him. We push our kids to play two sports. Coach Lovelady has done a great job with the linemen and is adamant about finishing the [defender] off.”

The Hawks offensive line will be tested in its season opener against Dacula High School tomorrow night at DHS. Doug Chellew The Paper

Kyle Stepherson said injuries couldn’t stop the Hawks from moving defenders.

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2013 Commerce Tigers CHS focuses on depth and staying healthy

Kelsey Williamson

Regional Staff

The Commerce Tigers hope to change a few things from last season to this year: Fewer injuries and illnesses, and more wins.

After former coach Marvin Justice stepped down at the end of the 2012 season, the Tigers’ offensive line coach was called upon to fill his shoes.

In his first season as head coach, Mike Brown plans to keep some things the same, such as the offensive and defensive schemes, but hopes to improve upon others, such as staying healthy and team chemistry.

“Being a Class A program, we don’t have a lot of depth, so we have some key positions where, if we lose our starters, it’s a big deal, and it’s been an epidemic for us the past few seasons,” Brown said.

But the team has certainly gained some things during the offseason, such as size, strength and speed, and with a number of returning players, the Tigers should be poised to make changes on the field as well.

“These kids have been working hard in this program for three years, and they’re getting stronger and with 11 seniors they have a

lot of emotion to play with,” Brown said.

Brown believed that the offensive line will be the strength of this season’s team, with experience spread throughout the team’s triple option offense.

“Several starters from last year are returning,” Brown said. “We’ve got three-year starters Aaron Kyle and Morgan Flint, and we’re moving four-year starter Chance McClure from the line to full back, where he played his sophomore year.

Along with strength along the line, the Tigers also have returning quarterback Drew Whitfield taking snaps.

Whitfield led the team to four straight wins to start the 2012 season before Commerce fell in Week 5. The following week, Whitfield was sidelined due to illness and missed the final six games.

“He is one of the guys we consider to be a leader on this team, as we do with all of our seniors,” Brown said.“When he went down (last year), we lost a guy that played with a lot of heart, and he is able to do a lot of things offensively that we couldn’t do when he went down.”

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Continued from 1B If he can stay healthy, Whitfield is poised and experienced enough to lead the Tigers back to a winning season, especially with the improvements he has made recently.

“His numbers are pretty impressive for a guy that weighs 170 pounds,” Brown said. “He’s more comfortable running our offense now, and his mechanics have gotten a lot better.”

Tony Patman is back as the starting tight end for Commerce after finishing last season as one of the team’s best receivers, along with college prospect Jamir Walton.

Along with being a key player on offense, McClure will be the returning leader

Continued from 1B on defense, as he led the Tigers in tackles last season.

The defensive line also boasts experience with the return of Patman, McClure and Kyle. Jamir Walton returns to the secondary, and newcomers Brevin Knox, Derek Benoit and Grant Mayberry are expected to be contributors.

“We’ve got some depth on the defensive line that we haven’t had in a couple years, and we have some young guys that are hopefully going to step up in the secondary,” Brown said.

Nahum Mendoza will be the primary kicker for the Tigers. Brown described him as “a soccer-style kicker with a lot of potential.”

Experienced players and increased speed, size and strength should help the Tigers compete, even against tough teams like Jefferson in the beginning of the season. If Commerce can stay healthy, the Tigers can make their 17th straight postseason appearance and have a shot at a run in the playoffs.

The game against Jefferson is set for 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers will be out of their comfort zone as Jefferson fans will be amped and ready for such a hyped game. The Commerce Tigers want to get consecutive wins over the Dragons but, Jefferson doesn’t want their foe to have that pleasure.

Flowery Branch’s offense took a hit with the departure of running back Justin Curry, who moved to Arkansas with his family during the offseason.

He takes with him the talents that led to a breakout sophomore campaign of more than 1,200 rushing yards in 2012.

The Falcons are also missing his brother, Oklahoma State freshman Darius Curry, as well as 2012 leading receiver Jamaad Stephens. To the rescue is newcomer A’lencio Graham, a transfer from Loganville who is expected to pull down a majority of McDonald’s passes.

Cameron Davis will also contribute to the team’s growing receiving game while taking carries at running back. Flowery Branch has a committee-based rushing game that also includes freshman Jeremiah Goss and senior Jemon Randolph (5-7, 145).

The offensive line is anchored by UAB commit Andrew Miles, a massive four-year starter. Rashaan Doleman (6-1, 320) is also a standout on the line.

The Flowery Branch defense will be without several familiar names that headlined the unit for several years.

The Falcons lose all-

time leading tackler Jacob Allen, who piled up more than 400 career tackles as a four-year starter, as well as hard hitter Kristopher Smith. Two leaders of the secondary, Darius Curry and Noel Padmore, are also gone.

It leaves the team somewhat short-staffed on experienced defenders, but not without a few remaining standouts. Defensive end Thor Smith returns to anchor the defensive line, and the linebacking corps is led

by Kellen Clark (5-11, 205) and Davante King (6-2, 210).

Jeremy James is expected to provide sound pass coverage at cornerback.

RIDIN’WITH A NEW SHIRREFFS

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

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Quarterback Evan Shirreffs knows what it takes to be a leader on this team. He just wants a fair chance to prove he can do it.

There may be nothing worse than having to follow in your older brother’s footsteps. The community may want Evan Shirreffs to but he has his own game plan in mind. Part of that plan will force people to give him the respect he deserves by not referring to him as “Bryant’s little brother.”

Shirreffs is ready to make a name for himself that doesn’t have his brother’s stats attached to it.

“It’s stressful at times. He is seen as the greatest player in the history of Jefferson football,” said Shirreffs. “Everyone says stuff [to me] and it puts pressure on me. Bryant led us to a state championship.”

Anytime the Dragons were running away with a game last year, Evan Shirreffs saw time at the quarterback position. He finished the season with 248 passing yards and two touchdowns.

He’s already passed his

statistics from last year in a scrimmage game against Morgan County High School where he threw for 260 yards and five touchdown passes.

It looks like he’s good to go.

“We’re all ready for the season. We’ve been working hard. We’re not looking back on last year at all,” Shirreffs said.

Surprisingly enough, the Dragons are putting their 2012 AA state title behind them. They don’t want to focus their attention on what they did a year ago. They are hungry for another ring but, with so many questions surrounding if they can repeat as state champs, they’ll need to keep the same mentality they had last year: prove everyone wrong.

“If we get stuck in what we did last year, then we’ll think we’re better than everybody. We have to remember that we still haven’t proven ourselves this year,” said Shirreffs.

“We have a couple of new guys at wide receiver and tight end and they’ve

grasped the offense well.

We’re putting some new formations in that should work well,” Shirreffs said.

Up until last season, Jefferson never really struggled much against Commerce High School. Prior to 2012, the Tigers had beaten Jefferson in 2006 by a score of 1513. It took the Tigers six years to get a win over the Dragons but if Jefferson wins tomorrow, the Dragons would like their win streak to last much longer.

“After last year, they’re definitely an important team to beat especially since they are our arch-rival,” Shirreffs said.

While it’s unlikely Shirreffs will rush for more than 1,000 yards, he is getting his running game together just in case.

“I’m most comfortable in the passing game right now but I’ve been working on my speed during the offseason to improve myself in the running game. I need to be ready to run if needed,” Shirreffs said.

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volunteers with the United Way of Northeast Ga Jackson County Volunteer of the Year Rock Feeman is working to connect business & industry leaders to help the 29 United Way service agencies

By KATIE GRIFFIN

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Rock Feeman of Jefferson was honored as Jackson County Volunteer of the Year by United Way of Northeast Georgia earlier this year, and now he is reaching out to other individuals and leaders of area businesses and industries to be a part of United Way efforts.

Live United is the nonprofit’s current slogan and Feeman said more people coming together can help benefit the service organizations which are supported through the United Way. While the United Way award ceremony took place back in February, Feeman hasn’t stopped proving his dedication to volunteering for this county since. He is determined to link more volunteers with the United Way. “This award was certainly a surprise. I didn’t see it coming. But my mentality has always been that of Ephesians 2:10 that says that we are created by Christ to do good work,” said Feeman.

Feeman and his wife, Diane, and

daughter, Laura Leigh, have lived in Jefferson for eight years. He has been a volunteer for United Way of Northeast Georgia for more than three years.

Some of Feeman’s duties include meeting with local businesses and trying to get them to participate in donating money toward United Way. One interesting way they offer companies to donate is by using a pledge card. Each employee can fill out the pledge card and select an amount of money to be deducted from their pay checks and how often as well. If upper management is cooperative, then the payroll at each business will send each check’s deductions directly to United Way, where 99 cents of every dollar go directly toward benefitting someone in need in Jackson County.

The mission, as listed on the website of the United Way of Northeast Georgia, is “To increase the ability of people to care for one another through the combined efforts of volunteers and service providers, and to be an effective catalyst in a community-wide effort to provide a

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Rock Feeman is actively promoting volunteer opportunities with the United Way of Northeast Georgia and also sharing the “pay it forward” initiative of Jackson Creative Center. He is pictured with Jackson Creative’s Operating Secretary Kim Roach and Jackson Creative’s Social Services Program Manager Diana Brown. quality of life for all.”

The United Way of Northeast Georgia currently supports 29 human service agencies in an eight -county area that includes: Barrow, Clarke, Franklin, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oglethorpe and Oconee. It is locally managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, and is one of more than 1,300 local United Ways in the United States.

One of the 29 United Way agencies is Jackson Creative Center, located in Commerce. The center’s mission statement is “To provide support to persons with developmental disabilities so that they will lead safe, healthy, happy lives in the community as good neighbors and productive citizens.”

One way Jackson Creative helps clients is by teaching them onthe-job training skills. They set up booths and allow their clients to give presentations and to practice their skills at the Center. Their

clients work jobs throughout the community in several businesses, including Wal-Mart and Pizza Hut. Jackson Creative teaches their clients that they’re here to lend a hand, not here for a handout.

“We want to give back to the community for the help they provide us with through United Way. We volunteer over 1,000 man hours in Jackson County every year,” said Diane Brown, Social Services Program Manager at Jackson Creative.

Brown says that her job is to make sure her clients are able to go out and get real jobs with real benefits. She and her co-worker, Kim Roach, teach skills to obtain and keep a job such as interview skills,

what to wear and say at an interview and on-the-job training skills.

Roach explained that back in April they began thinking of a way to visually show how many times the staff and clients at Jackson Creative “pay it forward” or do a random act of kindness. They began a paper chain and each time someone there did something nice for someone else or someone did something nice for them, they added a link.

“Some ways our clients get to add a link to the chain is by volunteering without complaint, showing kindness or helping out,” said Roach.

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The Jackson Creative staff standing in front of the “pay it forward” chain that starts in one hallway and run through another hallway and into the activity room. Jackson Creative Center provides support to persons with developmental disabilities so that they will lead safe, healthy, happy lives in the community as good neighbors.

Sept. 7 is next HHAC concert A night of classic country music will be presented at the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center beginning at 7 p.m. on Sept. 7.

“Hundreds of people have turned out this summer for the free concerts with tributes to Elvis Pressley, Travis Tritt and Patsy Cline,” says Robbie Bettis. “So we invited Stephen Van Sheridan (L) and Lisa Martin (R) to return to headline a great evening. Doug Thompson is booked in Memphis so we have room for one more person who does good tributes to great performers such as Roy Oberson, Waylon Jennings, Kenny Rogers and others. Please contact me at 770-540-1099 or send an email to hhac55@yahoo.com.”

BBQ plates with pork BBQ, baked beans, cole slaw, chips, and bread will be sold from 5-8 p.m.

The plates are $8 each and tickets are for sale by HHAC members. To get tickets, phone or email hhac55@yahoo.com.

“Don’t miss this event! Great BBQ and Country Music just go together and you won’t hear anyone better than Stephen and Lisa and it’s free. Come on over,” says Martha Martin, HHAC treasurer.

Humane Society won’t build shelter on county’s land

BY LEANNE AKIN

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The Humane Society of Jackson County is pursuing other location options after the board of directors recently voted to decline the offer of acreage from the Jackson County Board of Commissioners.

The humane society and the commissioners had previously entered into an agreement operating agreement.

Humane Society president Roxane Rose said the board’s decision to reject the location offered by the county hinged on several issues. One early concern of the site offered by the county was its close proximity to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office shooting range Noise and safety concerns had been voiced but Rose said

there was also a sticking point in the agreement which was the final weighing point in the humane society’s decision.

After the lease agreement was studied, the humane society was not comfortable raising funds for construction of a $750,000 facility on land which the commissioners could later take back. The humane society would not have the assurance that the property would be needed in the future for other county uses.

There was also concern that the community would think the county’s support with the land would also mean county money would be forthcoming for the shelter. While the county will be looking to the humane society to assist with animal

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS The Reunited TV Series has a casting call for 70 people ages 25 to 45, all ethnicities for a high school reunion scene being filmed at the Commerce Opera House on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 4p.m. The extras will not receive pay but will receive full credit and copy in the IMDB database for the series.

Anyone interested should email a recent picture and contact information to reunitedtvseries@yahoo. com . Those interested should have their photos and information sent in

by Aug. 27. Links: www. reunitedtv.com & www. facebook.com/Reunited.

ASouthernTouch sss A monthly gardening series with Hall County Extension agent Michael Wheeler and Horticulture Assistant Wanda Cannon will be starting on Wednesday, Sept. 4. They will speak on ideas and tasks to keep your garden in tip top shape every month. This class is in conjunction with UGA/ Hall County Cooperative Extension and Gardens on Green. The series will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays at Gardens on Green in the Hall County Board of Education Building on Green Street in Gainesville. The series is free and no registration is required. Call the Hall County Extension Office at 770-535-8293. sss Friends of the BraseltonWest Jackson Library will host a Sept. 11 lunch and learn featuring Sally and the Sunroom Gang.

The event gets under way at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room of the Braselton Municipal Building on Highway 53. The cost is $6 forthe homemade soups, salad, breads, dessert and tea.

Make reservations be calling Debbie at 678-963-

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“There are those who thought the county involvement may hinder fundraising if people thought the county was supporting the shelter beyond just with the land,” said Rose. “Giving for the facility may improve if people understand the humane society’s goal of having a low-kill shelter.”

Governmental involvement in other communities has made the no-kill or low-kill mission harder to achieve.

After the decision was made, Rose said she was asked by Roy Stowe of Jackson EMC about the shelter’s progress. She told him the humane society was looking into the possibilities of 15 to 20 acres of private land for the new shelter to be built.

He connected Rose with a Jackson EMC co-worker Scott Martin, who chairs the Industrial Development Authority which has land in Central Jackson Industrial Park located off Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Some of the IDA acreage will not be suitable for industrial expansion due to proximity to residential property and transmission lines. With water, sewer and roads already in place and the industrial park being centrally located, exploring the potential of the site was pursued.

Martin indicated the property had not been surveyed in some time so a proposal to conduct a survey was on the agenda of the IDA’s recent meeting. A two-week window was requested to allow for the survey’s completion.

“The pieces seem to be falling into place,” said Rose. “We’ve had a fantastic year and brought in a huge amount of money with events. Fur Ball and Plunge for Paws generated $40,000 and that’s a huge step forward.

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sss The Jug Tavern Squares (JTS) will be giving free Square Dance Lessons starting Sept.

10, Tuesday nights from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Winder YMCA. If you are interested in joining the fun, fellowship, taking lessons or just learning about JTS, contact Rainger or Twila Buehler, at 706-693-1922 or at raingerbuehler@yahoo. com More information about the club can be found on the Internet at jugtavernsquares.org. sss The Jackson County Historical Society will meet for a hot dog picnic at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 12, at the Pat Bell Conference Center, located at 7020 Highway 82 in Maysville, off the Highway 82 Spur between the two entrances to Hurricane Shoals Park. After refreshments, there will be a tour of the Heritage Village. The newest addition to the Village is the Cross Roads School recently moved from the Nicholson Community where it had served as the African American school house as early as 1881.

Call Tina 706-207-6889. sss

Hospital for evaluation, will be held Oct. 5 at the Galilee Church Family Life Center in Jefferson.

The ages will be from 1-17. It is open to all boys and girls. At the pageant, children and adults will be honored that is living with and or has passed away form epilepsy or any other brain related illnesses.

Emery can be found on FaceBook at Find a Cure for Little Emery or on his website at Emerytoddevans.weebly. com Donations can be made through PayPal at emerytevans@yahoo. com or at Community Bank and Trust: Fund Emery Evans, P.O. Box 495, Jefferson, GA 30549. sss Darrell Huckaby will be the featured speaker at the March 8, 2014, Jefferson Mill Reunion.

People bring memorabilia including old photos to share with others. The reunion will be held in the fellowship hall of Living Word Worship Center on Mahaffey Street in Jefferson. People gather on between 10-11 a.m. with the covered dish lunch at noon. Contact Sandra Howington at 706255-0358. sss

A pageant benefiting Emery Todd Evans, a Jefferson child who suffers from seizures and will be going to Le Bonheur Children’s

The Crawford Long Museum will be offering for the first time a Victorian Tea program, “Naughty Women, Lovely Tea” from 4-6 p.m. on Sept. 28. Wear your best hat and enjoy tea time while learning about Mary Mallon (aka Typhoid Mary) and Madame Bovary. The program is being presented

by Sloane Thompson Meyer of Literature to Life. Tickets are $15 for Museum members and $20 for non-members.

Enjoy scones with lemon curd, tea sandwiches, fruit and a choice of blended teas. Each guest will receive a small favor

“On the flip side, the land has been up in the air,” said Rose. “Government moves slowly and perhaps that was a good thing although it did impact our active fundraising.”

Rose said fundraising was almost at a standstill although “we were still getting our message out there that programs were still under way,” she said.

Day-to-day rescue cases, the spay-neuter program and pet therapy continues.

Also, the humane society was bringing onboard Shannon Ferguson as the operations manager.

The humane society has indicated the desire to fundraise construction costs as well as the first year of operating expenses.

“It’s been frustrating not to be able to pick a true figure,” said Rose, pointing to the uncertainty of the actual site. The humane society has been fortunate to secure architecture services pro bono from Urban Design Group so that will not be an expense.

“We certainly want a continuing relationship with the county since it is almost essential to successfully addressing animal overpopulation,” said Rose.

County Manager Kevin

Poe, who was directed by commissioners to work with the humane society, has expressed the county’s desire to change the operating agreement with the new information about the property lease not being an aspect of the county’s participation.

The commission would then reissue a new agreement with the humane society.

The humane society continues its commitment to help as many animals in Jackson County as possible, and that means a push for more foster families to care for homeless animals until adoptive homes can be found.

“If we had more foster families, we could take more animals in,” she said. “We could do so much more if we had more foster homes.”

The next fundraising event on the humane society calendar is Mimosas for Mutts which is being added to with involvement for felines with Margaritas for Meow-Meows. Rather than just a brunch, a Mexican fiesta twist is also being added. There will be a Mimosa focused buffet as well as a Mexican lunch. Tickets are $35 each or $25 for tickets purchased as a table for eight.

“Sunset on the Square” will be held from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, in downtown Jefferson.

The concert will feature Alex Hall and Connor Pledger. Sponsors are Main Street Jefferson and Community Bank & Trust.

Corporate sponsorships are available. Contact the Main Street Jefferson office at 706-367-5714. sss

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to commemorate the museum’s first Victorian tea. For more information and to make reservations, contact the Museum at 706-367-5307. Space is limited to 24 attendees. sss The 2013-14 BraseltonHoschton Relay For Life year will begin with a Sept. 13 Masquerade Ball being held at the Braselton-Stover House.

The dress code for this event will be semi formal with masks encouraged.

Tickets are $50 each and include dinner, dancing, a live DJ, silent auction and more. Checks should be made payable to American Cancer Society Masquerade Ball.

Contact Jennifer Kidd at jenniferdkidd62@gmail. com or Jessica Worley at jess0985@gmail.com. sss Registration applications for the fall Junior Master Gardener class are now available at the Braselton-West Jackson Library. Students ages 7-14 are eligible for the program.

The classes will be held on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. until noon at the library, beginning Sept. 14. Other class dates are Sept. 28, Oct. 12, Oct. 26, and Nov. 9.

The application fee for first-time students is $15, with checks made payable to the Braselton Junior Master Gardeners.

Class size is limited, so register prior to Sept.

6. For questions, contact Dave Rusk at 678-3165560. sss Be the Voice for a child as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. A training class begins on Sept. 26, meeting one evening a week for seven weeks, 6-9 p.m. and one Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 706-387-6385 for details. sss

for Lindsay’s Legacy mentors will be held from 9-10:15 a.m. on Aug. 29 at Jackson EMC. RSVP for training at www. lindsayslegacymentoring. org. Contact Lisa at lisa@ linsdayslegacymentoring. org or 706-410-5525. sss The sixth annual Jackson County Paramedic Relief Fund Golf Classic will be held at Double Oaks Golf Club in Commerce on Friday, Aug. 30.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners with $1,000 going to the first-place team in the four-player scramble.

The hole-in-one prize is $10,000.

Entry is $320 per team. Entry fee and team information can be sent to Jackson County Paramedic Relief Fund, P.O. Box 609, Jefferson, GA 30549. Call Chris Hensley at 706-658-5177, Phillip Mabry at 706-215-2703, Randall Reed at 706-6547221 or Steve Shelton at 706-248-1284. sss Jackson County Habitat for Humanity is hosting orientations for families interested in becoming partner families. Meetings will be held: Thursday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. – Living Word Church, located at 267 Mahaffey St., in Jefferson, near the Jefferson Police Department; and on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m. – New location of the Habitat ReStore, located at 611 S. Elm St., in Commerce, near

Lanier Tech and Badcock Furniture An overview of Habitat for Humanity will be given, and all questions will be answered at the meetings.

For more information, go to the website at www. jacksoncountyhabitat. org, or call 706-336-0061.

“Like” Jackson County Habitat on facebook – jacksoncountyhabitatfor humanity. sss AFTERWORDS Store & Café at the Braselton Library is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Day and Ice Cream Social from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

All volunteers and substitutes are invitedto the Library Porch for a special afternoon.

We will be recognizing six retiring officers and board members will be recognized and you can meet the new officers and board members, the volunteer chairman and other AFTERWORDS volunteers.

Light refreshments, provided in part by Mayfield Dairy, will be served. A free raffle drawing for a free Kindle HD Fire will be held and you must be present to win.

Please RSVP by Sept. 6 , however, reservations are not required to attend.

A sign-up sheet is in the three-ring notebook in AFTERWORDS or contact Marilyn Deal at 770965-3319 or mmdeal@ bellsouth.net or Gail Zeeb at 770-965-3845 or gaze787@bellsouth.net.

Early DEaDlinEs for labor Day Because of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, ‘The Paper’ will alter its ‘advertising’ deadline as follows:

Retail & Classified display Publication Thursday The Paper 9/5/13: Deadline will be Fri. 8/30/13 at 9:00 a.m.

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New mentoring training Community meetings will begin later this year.

Other funds are raised at the Humane Society Thrift Store beside the Humane Society office, located at 98 College St., in Jefferson.

All proceeds from the thrift store go to the Humane Society and the spay and neuter program. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Shoppers and volunteers as well as donations are welcome.

Adoption days at Kroger in Jefferson are held every third Saturday of each month.

For more information about volunteering at the thrift store or becoming a foster family, contact Shannon Ferguson by phone at 706-367-7791 or email Shannon@hsjc.com. Visit www. hsjc.com.

Labor Day Holiday Schedule Jackson County Transfer Station hours of operation during Labor Day are: Saturday.......08/31/13.......7:30 am – 2:00 pm Monday.......09/2/13.......7:30 am – 12:00 noon

Compactor sites at New Kings Bridge/Jefferson River Road and Yarborough Crossing hours of operation during the Labor Day are: Saturday.......08/31/13.......7:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday.......09/02/13.......Closed The Jackson County Transfer Station is located at: 100 Landfill Drive in Jefferson, GA 30549 Phone: 706-367-5253

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Engagement gone bad taints prospect of new relationships Dear John: About three years ago, I had a crushing breakup of my engagement.

From time to time, I still get angry about what happened. As a result, I made a decision to focus on my own advancement and not get involved in another relationship. But then I see others in great relationships, and I wish I could find love too.

Then again, I think about how well I’m doing professionally and I convince myself that I’m better off without the hassle of a relationship.

Is it the resentment that is making me feel this way? — So Confused in Ocala, Fla. Dear So Confused: Yes, you are still hurt over your previous breakup.

Nowhere is it written that one has to sacrifice a happy relationship for a successful career, or vice versa.

Your career is giving you an outlet for accomplishment and self respect, so enjoy the professional kudos and financial rewards you’ve earned.

As for your personal life, give yourself time to heal.

John Gray When you are ready, open yourself up to dating others but don’t fixate on the potential of one relationship.

Determine what personal traits you seek in others, and make these part of your attraction criteria.

If the picture you put out to others is as confident as the one you demonstrate in business, you’ll attract many wonderful potential partners.

Dear John: I’m a 26-yearold female who is dating a 35-year-old divorced man with two children.

We are four months into the relationship and I have yet to meet them, although he spends a lot of time with my 2-year-old son.

He works out of town often. I’ve gone with him on

several occasions and that seems to be the only time we spend together.

Some of my friends feel he may still be with his wife.

I try not to believe that, but sometimes I wonder about this myself.

Not only has he avoided introducing me to his children, but I’ve yet to meet any of his family or friends.

I’ve only been to his “house” once, which he shares with a roommate, who is the only person he has introduced to me.

What should I do to prove to my family (and myself) that he is indeed single? — Growing Doubts in Canton, Miss.

Dear Doubts: For this relationship to be right for you, it is important that you feel comfortable with his personal circumstances.

You have an important concern, and only he can alleviate it.

Be honest with him about your theory. Ask to be introduced to his children since they are an important part of his life and, because of this, that makes your rela-

tionship to them important to you.

Should he balk at this idea without giving you a reason that makes apparent sense, you’ll have the real answer you need.

Dear John: Do you think it is possible to be engaged for five years? Do you think it makes sense? — Troubled in Plano, Texas Dear Troubled: It depends on the circumstances.

A long engagement is more desirable in a couple under the age of 25.

Why? Because commitment to higher education or professional commitments is important to us at this time in our lives, and a long engagement gives us a chance to determine if the personal traits being demonstrated by our loved one is indeed the foundation on which to build a lifetime of love.

However, as we move into our late 20s and our 30s, we usually hope to have met enough people to know what we want for ourselves and for our relationships, and we can determine if potential

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mates share these ideals without a long engagement.

On the other hand, if your engagement has been lengthened based on your fiance’s reluctance to commit, take it as a blessing in disguise.

If he has doubts, perhaps he is not right for you in the first place. If you are ready to get married, let him know that you have plans for your future and you will understand if these do not coincide with his own.

By releasing him from an obligation that concerns him, you’ll be free too. You’ll be able to find someone whose life goals align with your own.

Out in Joplin, Mo. Dear Time Out: I’m sure you appreciate the fact that he is doing all he can to live up to his financial obligations to both families.

If so, you should acknowledge this to him. Then, instead of generalizing with him your hope that he makes time with you and the family, go ahead and make specific requests of his time.

For example, set a standing “date” night. Initiate the planning of the first one, and possibly subsequent ones, until he is comfortable with the idea and realizes how much this will mean to both of you. Also, set aside a specific morning or afternoon each week that can be a “family event,” for a movie, picnic, hike or bike ride.

To get what you want in life, you have to ASK. Trust in your relationship that he will come through with helping satisfy your need for his attention.

Dear John: For the past two years, my husband of 20 years has been working two jobs because he claims that child support payments take all of his money from his primary job.

Of course, this means he is not spending any time with our family or me. He sees us only when it is convenient for him. I am thinking of separation or divorce. — Time

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

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Buford High School’s cross county booster club received $750 from the Rotary Club of Braselton for having the most participants in the Run the Vineyard 5K on Aug. 17 at Chateau Elan.

Left: Josh Thompson, 17, of Buford, was the overall male winner with a time of 17:20; Right: Megan Ward, 16, of Dacula, was the overall female winner with a time of 21:54.

Rotary Club 5K draws nearly 250 The Rotary Club of Braselton hosted its fifth annual race Run the Vineyard 5K on Aug. 17 at Chateau Elan.

A light rainfall came during a portion of the race but the majority of the 246 registered runners braved the possibility of precipitation and showed up to take on the course’s challenge.

“We were hoping for it to be our largest, and it was,” said Howard Hardaway, president-elect of the club and race coordinator.

Josh Thompson, 17, of Buford, was the overall male winner with a time of 17:20, and Megan Ward, 16, of Dacula, was the overall female winner with a time of 21:54.

The masters male winner was Chip Kiel, 58, of Flowery Branch, who finished 13th overall with a time of 20:54.

Beth McCurdy, 43, of Dacula, was the female masters winner with a time of 22:23. She finished 25th overall.

Proceeds from the race will support Jackson County Boys and Girls Club, Braselton Rotary Club charities and The Boys & Girls Clubs received a check for $5,000 which will be matched by Southeast Toyota Distributors, according to club director Michael Williams, a Braselton Rotarian. He was joined by several club members who assisted with traffic control on the course.

Williams said the funds would likely go toward the computer room at the new Jefferson club which is now under construction. Fundraising is continuing toward the project.

Three area cross country team Booster Clubs were also the beneficiary of club support through the “Cross Country Team Challenge.”

Hardaway said, “The challenge is not to see who can run the race the fastest, but to see which team can get the most runners to our race. Runners for their high school team can also include friends and families. Last year we gave $500 to the team from Jackson County Comprehensive High School for having the most runners at the race, and this year we

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“It’s the small, simple things that add up to make a difference in people’s life,” she continued.

The chain now begins in one hallway and runs through on both sides to another hallway and has started into the activity building.

“So many nice things have been done in just a few short months,” said Feeman.

“It’s nice to give recognition where it is needed and the clients here love recognition,” said Brown.

Another way that Jackson Creative integrates raising money and teaching skills is their paper wreath fundraiser. They use old books, hymnals that the library or churches would throw away and tear out pages and roll them up and make beautiful wreaths that can be painted any color for any occasion.

One of their favorite wreaths is the University of Georgia themed wreath that features a small football in the center. Christmastime is their busiest season but they enjoy making Thanksgiving and fall wreaths as well.

“United Way is run by volunteers and a very small number of staff members,” said Feeman. He encourages volunteers from Jackson County to call the office in

Braselton Rotary Club president-elect Howard Hardaway, who served as chairman of the race committee, presented the overall male winner Josh Thompson with his plaque.

Michael Williams, director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County, pictured with Rotary Club President David Gussio, far right, explained the Rotary Club’s $5,000 donation will be matched by Southeast Toyota Distributors. The $10,000 will likely go toward computer equipment in the computer room of the new facility being built in Jefferson. He was accompanied by club members who assisted with traffic control for the fifth annual race which got off to a fast pace. (below). See more scenes at ClickThePaper.com

Megan Ward, the overall female winner, received her plaque from Braselton Rotary Club president-elect Howard Hardaway, who served as chairman of the race committee.

have added an additional two levels of prizes so we can include more high schools.”

Buford High School had the most runners competing and received a check for $750. The Jackson County Comprehensive High School cross country team received a $500 check for second place. Flowery Branch High School’s cross country boosters got a $250 check for third

place.

Rotary President David Gussio thanked all the participants and the sponsors of the 5K. Sponsors included Paul Maney, Liberty World Beverage, Howard Hardaway State Farm, Wilco Printing, the Town of Braselton, Supreme Foods, Anderson, Tate & Car, Anderson Physical Therapy, Braselton Christian Academy, Inde-

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United Way’s annual campaign, Live United, was having its fall kickoff “Day of Caring” on Aug. 28 at the Classic Center in Athens. The Live United campaign’s honorary chairman, Chuck Dowdle and Campaign Chair, Jim Jones of Wells Fargo led the event. Last year, Jackson County alone, raised $107,361 for United Way. “Last year was our best year yet but we hope to do even better this year,” said Feeman.

There are a lot of other businesses in Jackson County that United Way hopes to reach this year. One important way that businesses can help is to join the loaned executives program where employees can leave their work on designated days and for a designated amount of hours to go volunteer this fall during the Live United Campaign. Loaned executives also are welcome in the springtime to help with the annual “audit” process, a very formal process in which United Way of Northeast Georgia goes through all 29 agencies and makes sure that all of the funds are used properly.

“Gerry Taylor [in the Athens office] helps us a lot with the county’s campaign. If we had an advisory chairman, he/she would help us with

this, too,” said Feeman.

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on the advisory board.

If interested in volunteering, enrolling in the loaned executive program or if you are a business leader in Jackson county who is interested in being on the Advisory Board, call Gerry Taylor at the United Way office in Athens at 706-543-5254.

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BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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You don’t have to have your eyes on the field to know when Savannah Snapp steps up to the plate. Her walkup song title, “Oh Snap” by Fergie of the Black Eye Peas, alerts everyone when she is about to take the stage.

Now a starting pitcher for the Jefferson High School softball team, Snapp said she wants to tighten any loose screws on the defensive side of the ball.

“I am trying my hardest to focus on my game defensively. I want to be more aggressive on the bases and I need to step up my pitching game as well,” stated Snapp. “I want to fill in the holes I didn’t have last year.”

Offensively, she is on the right track as she turned in the only run in the team’s scrimmage game against Buford High School and didn’t allow any runs against Mountain View High School in the Hawk/Bulldog tournament.

“We were much more comfortable as a team [in the tournament] because we had more practice with each other. We’re still kind of in the stage where we are still getting to know each other but there is still a lot of confidence there. There is more team compatibility,” stated Snapp.

So what did Snapp learn from last year’s team?

“We learned to stay confident. We were definitely more able,” said Snapp. “We have the ability to do it this year. We just have to believe in ourselves.”

Snapp said she is on the fence about whether or not she has fully tapped into “pitching mode” and stresses the importance of being ready to play wherever she is needed.

The Dragons finished 20-16 last year. There were many highlights throughout the season and Snapp is hoping for a rematch against a particular team, along with adding a crosstown rival to the schedule in the future.

“The game against [Union County High School] was great. We played them for the region [title] last year.

The game was very close and they are such good competition,” said Snapp. “If we had an opportunity to play Jackson County, I’d like to play them as well.”

Every game that passes this season is one less game Snapp will have in a Dragon uniform. When it’s all said and done, no matter the outcome of the season, she wants to be remembered for her efforts off the diamond.

“I want to be remembered as someone who was always optimistic about things. I want to be the positive role model for the team,” said Snapp.

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Craighead energized for 2013

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

It’s hard to believe inside linebacker Tylon Craighead used to shy away from physical contact. After all, he laid the lumber down on a few athletes from Parkview High School in Mill Creek High School’s football scrimmage game.

Ironically, the very action that could lead him to become a household name is the very thing that drove him away from the game years ago.

“I started playing football in Pittsburgh; I was introduced to the sport by my dad and my uncle.

At first, I didn’t like it. I hated the physical contact,” said Craighead. “Then I came down here and started playing and realized I was pretty good. I continued to play ever since sixth grade.

They always told me to play sports. I used to play basketball but then I [decided] to go back to football and I enjoy it.”

Craighead said he wanted to make his presence felt early on and, with so many talented players going for only a few linebacker positions, it was very important for him to solidify his work ethic during practice and against Parkview.

“I was really into the game. That was my first start as a varsity player. I knew I needed to go out and show the coaches what I’m made of if I want to keep that spot,” Craighead said. “I want to be one of the best inside linebackers in the county. I’ll do anything I can. I’ll get up early and run or do whatever I have to do to get to that point.”

Head coach Shannon Jarvis describes Craighead as a kid full of energy. If there’s one thing Jarvis can rely on, it’s knowing Craighead will Magic Moment Photography For The Paper fly around to the ball because liveliness is someTylon Craighead has emerged into one of the top linebackers on the thing he doesn’t lack.

“I love that kid. Last year, he was backing up team for the Hawlks.

Michael Leonard. We had a suggestion from a coach to move him into another inside linebacker “I have a lot of different characteristics. Sometimes I’m loud spot. He responded very well. He plays with so much passion,” and sometimes I talk a lot. Sometimes I talk trash on the football Jarvis said.

Craighead wakes up every morning amped, loud and ready field but not to the point that I’d get kicked off the field,” said to get his day started. He says it doesn’t take much for him to Craighead.

So what drives a guy like Craighead who is such a fireball on get going.

“I’m a very energetic person -- even in the morning. When I and off the field?

“I’m energetic and that motivates me. The crowd motivates wake up, I’m loud and trying to get everyone up,” stated Craigme as well. Also, if the team isn’t playing well, then I will motihead.

Craighead noted his different personality is what makes him vate the team to try and play to the best of its ability,” Craighead said. unique but he knows when to turn it on and off.

Watson, Williamson ready to step into leadership role for Jefferson

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

Latrice Williams

Savannah Snapp said she is thinking about playing softball in college.

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Head coach Michael Paul describes Paige Watson and Grace Williamson as Siamese twins -- the only thing separating these two is their positions on the court. They’ve been playing together since sixth grade and it shows as they finish each other’s sentences and feed off of each other on the court.

You can’t help but notice the Lady Dragons don’t have a lot of stature but what they lack in height they make up

for with character, heart and a deep love for the game. In fact, when people talk about how small they are it is almost laughable to Watson who isn’t offended by any negative remarks.

“It doesn’t offend me because I would probably think the same thing if I saw a team with our size.

We definitely try to use it to our advantage. We try to get lower and do things other teams may not be good at,” Watson stated.

Williamson says, “We are small and have trouble on

offense sometimes but our younger players have really stepped up. Abby Wood and Breanna Arbanas are freshmen and they’ve done a wonderful job. They are aggressive and they don’t get cold feet.”

Jefferson relied heavily on former Lady Dragon Sarah Wood as their leader with Wood setting the school record for kills. But now that Wood is gone, Watson and Williamson agree that they want to be the next group of motivators.

“Sarah Wood took the reins

but, now that she is gone, we really didn’t have anyone else to do that. Even though we’re juniors, we had to step up and become leaders and gain the respect from our team,” Watson said.

“We are trying to put the passion in the [underclassmen] that we have for the game. We’re very aggressive and we hate losing. We tell them to push themselves and keep a positive attitude,” said Williamson.

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Panthers fight for Olympic wrestling Columbus wins series

BY KYLE FUNDERBURK

For The Paper

The Jackson County Takedown Club hosted the Countdown 2020 Takedown Tournament on Saturday to help support Olympic Wrestling.

The Tournament raised over 1,000 dollars from entry fees, gate fees, concessions and a silent auction.

Back in February, the International Olympic Committee announced that they would be cutting wrestling from the 2020 Olympics to much surprise and criticism. Most of the surprise comes from the fact that wrestling was a part of the ancient Olympics and was one of the first sports chosen for the modern Olympics in 1896.

Wrestling beat out eight other sports in May in a vote to be included in the 2020 Olympics and is now against baseball-softball and squash for inclusion in the 2020 games. That vote will be on Sept. 8.

Donations from the 2020 Takedown Tournament is for USA Wrestling’s effort to convince the IOC to keep wrestling in the Olympic Games.

The tournament was held for kids as young as kindergarteners to seniors in high school with nearly 50 participants. The rule of the

tournament was takedowns only, whoever scored the most takedowns in a set time won the match.

“I thought that this was an amazing event to help support USA Wrestling and Olympic Wrestling” said Jason Powers, head coach of the Jackson County High School Wrestling Team.

“It was also a great event to get some early season wrestling done” Powers said. “We had about 10 kids from our program participate and they got in some great mat time.”

The 2020 Takedown Tournament was also the first event held inside of Jackson County High School’s new gymnasium which was completed last month.

“It was awesome being able to open the doors of the wrestling room and roll out the mats onto the gym floor” Powers said. “The facilities that we have now are amazing and everybody was complementing the new gym all day.”

“We are very privileged to have the wrestling room that we have now as well as the beautiful new gym” Powers said.

The Jackson County wrestling team has a beautiful wrestling facility that can’t be mistaken for any other team as the bright red and black colors plastered all around

give a clear sign that the building belongs to the Panthers.

But more importantly, the Panthers were proud and honored to be able to raise money in an effort to keep one of the most oldest and respectable sports in the Olympics.

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The G-Braves give up 3 significant games

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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A home run fest broke out from the Columbus Clippers batting staff as they easily came out as the victor in Game One of a four-game series against the Gwinnett Braves. The Clippers slammed Gwinnett with 11 runs, including six in the sixth inning.

The G-Braves led at the top of the fourth thanks to runs by Todd Cunningham, Alden Carrithers and Stefan Gartrell. With one runner on base, the Clippers answered with a home run by Matt Carson, trimming the deficit to one.

In the sixth, Columbus really found its rhythm

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The Gwinnett Braves are still in the hunt for a top finish in the International League South. Gwinnett is in the middle of a three-game home stand against the Durham Bulls. The Durham Bulls are at the top of the International League South. The first pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. today and 7:05 p.m. tomorrow. Then, the G-Braves will head to Charlotte for a three-game stand against the Knights. Visit gwinnettbraves.com for promotions and call 678-277-0300 for ticket pricing.

Jackson County Comprehensive, Jefferson and Mill Creek High School open their respective seasons tomorrow. All games are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The season opener for all teams will be rivalry week. The Panthers will compete against Winder-Barrow at W. Clair Harris Stadium in Winder. Jackson County finished the season 6-5 last year. Jefferson will host cross-town rival Commerce High School. The Dragons were region champions and won the AA state title. Mill Creek will travel to Dacula to take on Dacula High School. The Hawks ended its season last year in the quarter-finals.

The National Auto Sports Association will make its second appearance at Road Atlanta Sept. 13-14. NASA is made up of host of divisions including the popular Spec E30. Eric Palacio went home as the victory when NASA recently held an event in Braselton in the beginning of August. For more information, including ticket prices, call 770-967-6143. For more information about car divisions and competitions, go to nasaproracing.com.

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PANTHERS SET THEIR SIGHTS ON WINNING The Jackson County volleyball team is saying out with the old attitude and in with the new

If someone would have told the Lady Panther volleyball team they’d be above .500 to start the season, they would actually believe it.

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School volleyball team has a new found confidence.

Long gone are the days when they point the finger at each other or place all the blame on one person. They were so tired of having so many struggles on the court. They knew they needed to make some changes but it would have to start with themselves.

“I think the season is going really well. Last season, we struggled

a lot. Over the years, we lost communication. The chemistry wasn’t there. We’ve gotten better in terms of playing together. [Head coach Cora Andrews] has helped us a lot.

Were’ much stronger offensively and I think that helps a lot,” said Kelcie Zimmer. “We have each other’s back when something goes wrong.”

Hayley Nix agrees. “There was a lot of hostility and tension on the court. If one person made a mistake, there was such a bad energy and we’d get mad at each other.

Now we just tell the other person to shake it off,” said Nix.

Even if they lose, the Lady Panthers find a way to pick themselves up by the bootstraps. In their loss against Morgan County High School, everyone agreed they faced a squad that played a little bit better than they did but, that just means they’ll have to even the score next time around.

“We want to fight harder. The game wasn’t far out of reach. It could have been better. It makes us want to come together even more and beat them next time,” said Zimmer.

Haley Passmore said there is a lot of motivation stemming from

the fact that there are seven seniors on the team and they want to win more than 11 games. That number is significant as the Panthers posted two 11-win seasons in 2010 and 2011.

“This year we’ve come together as a team. Most of played together but, on a personal level, we weren’t as close. I don’t know if it’s because we have a new coach but it feels like we have a fresh start,” said Passmore.

“We have a bunch of seniors and we’ve pretty much played together for four years. We didn’t have enough positive energy,” said Jay-

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Continued from 1D Unfortunately, the G-Braves defense paid for it. Jeremy Hermida notched an RBI single, followed by scores by Juan Diaz and Carson. They saved their best play of the inning for last with a homer by Ted Fedroff with two runners on.

Gwinnett scored one run in the top of the sixth but trailed 8-4 going into the seventh.

The G-Braves were left in a high pressure situation to come up with a huge scoring drive but couldn’t get anything going offensively to dig themselves out of the hole. The Clippers, on the other hand, continued it scoring barrage with two runs in the seventh and one in the eighth.

In the second contest, the G-Braves clinched a 4-3 win as starting pitcher David Hale owned the mound for seven innings, giving up just three runs and eight hits. After a double

cee Caylor.

The football team’s motivation to succeed definitely rubbed off on the Lady Panthers. The gridiron Panthers haven’t been to the postseason since 1995 where the squad went undefeated in the regular season.

“Last year there was so much hype surrounding the football team because they went to the playoffs.

I think it would be awesome if we did the same thing,” said Zimmer.

“It would give us a chance to prove ourselves. It’s been 18 years. We want to go.”

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by Jose Constanza in the third, he finished off the drive he started off a single by Phillip Gosselin. Then in the fourth, Joe Leonard added one to the scoreboard with an RBI as Ernesto Mejia; Mejia has 55 runs on the season as of Aug. 25.

Two more scores in the ninth sealed the deal for Gwinnett.

The score from game two flip-flopped in game three but in different fashion. The teams needed ten innings to finish the game, with Columbus taking a 4-3 win when it was all said and done.

Then in game four, the G-Braves fell in a one point loss.

Gwinnett has more than 30 1-point losses on the season. They return to action tonight against the Durham Bulls at home at 6:30 p.m.

JHS achieved nearly 30 wins last year and, while that number looms large, they’d gladly trade it in for a shot at state.

They gave Calhoun High School all they could handle but an injury to one of the top players took away the momentum they needed to finish off the Yellow Jackets.

However, that game doesn’t haunt them.

They say they are taking what they learned and are applying it to every game, especially the games that will come down to just one more kill.

“It was a close game. It went all the way to the fifth game.

[We lacked] communication toward the end and we needed to stay together as a team. We were a little frustrated with each other and then Sarah got hurt on the court. We had to keep ourselves together,” Watson.

“It was a devastating loss in general because we played five games and we were neck-and-neck the whole time,” said Williamson. “We want to live up to what we did last year and go above and beyond and do well in the state tournament. We are trying to make that goal more realistic.”

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All-Star first baseman Ernesto Mejia has 55 runs on the season as of Aug. 25.

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From top to bottom: Grace Williamson and Paige Watson said last year’s loss to Calhoun made them stronger.

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Jared Love was one of the young Panthers that took a stand against the removal of wrestling from the Olympics.

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LeAnne Akin captured these scenes of the Jackson County Comprehensive High School marching band during practice earlier this month. The band is now under the direction of Nicholas Golding and Jeffrey Willis.

See more scenes at ClickThePaper.com and be on the lookout for spotlights on half-time performances from the Marching Panthers and other bands from across the area.

Marching season is here: Nicholas Golding and Jeffrey Willis are new JCCHS band directors

By KATIE GRIFFIN

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The band program at Jackson County Comprehensive High School has two new directors this year. Nicholas Golding will be directing the JCCHS band with Jeffrey Willis as assistant band director. Willis will also be the assistant band director at West Jackson Middle School.

Golding and his wife, Erika and their two children, Caroline and Knox live in Commerce. He grew up in Mebane, N.C., and graduated from The Armed Forces School of Music in Little Creek, Va. He has multiple degrees including an associate’s degree in liberal arts from Excelsior College, a bachelor’s degree in music performance from Piedmont, a master’s degree in music education from Piedmont as well as an educational specialist degree in curriculum and instruction from Lincoln Memorial University.

Golding became an active performer in 1994 and has continued since to be an adjudicator, designer and educator in the band and drum corps.

Golding has seven years experience as a French horn instrumentalist and staff arranger in the U.S. Navy Bands. He also has three years of experience playing for the Appalachian Brass Orchestra and Atlanta Pops Orchestra.

Golding’s experience as a designer includes him arranging and composing for bands and drum corps across the country.

Groups performing his work have won state championships and placing in open class finals and world class quarterfinals at several Drum Corps International Championships.

Golding’s experience in educating includes his service as a technician and consultant for around 30 bands in the southeastern United States. He was an Instructor for the Univer-

sity of Tennessee’s “Pride of the Southland” for the year 2006-07.

Golding also has five years of experience as director of bands at Madison County High School. His concert and jazz ensembles received “superior” ratings at district performance evaluations. In 2011 and 2012, the MCHS Symphonic Band performed at The Kennesaw State University Concert Band Invitational as a guest. In 2011, the MCHS band also won a National Championship in the United States Scholastic Band Association’s Group IV. Golding clearly has the experience and education needed to excel at JCCHS. Jeffrey Willis, from Orlando, Fla., lives in Buford with his wife, Suzanne, and their dog, Warrick. He has a bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Central Florida and a master’s degree in percussion performance from Texas Christian Univer-

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Willis has been a music educator since 2004. He moved back to Orlando in 2007 to be the director of bands at Cypress Creek High School. There, the band became the 2007 Florida Marching Band Coalition Class 4A State Marching Band Champions. He then served as Director of Bands at Winter Park High School in Orlando, Fla., from 2009-2013.

His first year there, they were the Florida Marching Band Coalition 5A State Marching Band Champions. His Jazz Ensemble also got “superior” ratings for three consecutive years by the Florida Bandmasters Association State Jazz Festival.

JCCHS band rehearsals began July 16 and the showmanship from that practice schedule will be displayed during the 2013 football season.

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Send resume to: Circulation District Manager Forsyth County News 302 Veterans Memorial Blvd Cumming, GA 30040 Fax: (770) 889-6017 E-mail: classifieds@ classifieds@ forsythnews.com

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. Experienced CNA Position.

Part-time as needed.

Drug screen & background check req’d. Apply in person: Morningside of Gainesville, 2435 Limestone Parkway Need Nurse’s Aides and PSA’s to provide homecare in Hall, Dawson, Banks and Forsyth Counties.

Apply on line at: www. homenurse.net

Misc. Help Wanted Apply Today.

Start Tomorrow.

No exp. necessary. Cash daily, $60-100. Paid Training. Call for Appt.

Mr. Clark, 678-971-5302 DO YA! DO YA! DO YA! Wanna Dance No Experience Needed Call Sunny or Hazel 770-536-3759 Top of Gainesville Life Skills Coach needed for Youth Prog.

H.S. or GED, Life Skills Cert. req. Travel req.

See RFP at www.gmrc. ga.gov and email to jwilliams@ gmrc.ga.gov by 09/06/2013. Subj. to BKGD and Drug Screen.

EOE.

Office/Clerical Offi ce/Clerical Customer Care Associate Local Company is seeking an experienced individual with excellent communication skills. Answering phones, assisting walk in cutomers and all other general office office duties. Please email to Meagan@ georgia powdercoating. com CUSTOMER SVC/RECEP Energetix is a dietary supplement co. located in the Dahlonega/ Gainesville, GA area.

Interviewing for experienced Cust Svc/ Recep Assoc. F/T position 8:30-5:30, M-F. Must be organized, have great attitude & be proficient proficient with MS Office Office We Offer: Offer: *Dynamic prof env *Career advance opps *Comprehensive training *Competitive comp (Start at $9 to 11/hr) Send resume to: hr@goenergetix.com EOE Lawson Trucking is accepting applications for F/T DISPATCHER Gainesville. Must have trucking exp, know Microsoft Office, Office, able to learn computerized dispatch sys, good commun. skills, able to multi-task & work well with others. Call Billy @ 800-239-3877

Non-profitt agency, Non-profi located near Jefferson, Jefferson, Georgia seeks a full time, highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter to join our Customer Support Staff immediately. Excellent communications skills and extensive use of M/S Word and Excel are required. Great benefits benefits and atmosphere. Please send your resume to P.O. Box 399, Jefferson, Jefferson, GA 30549

Production

DEDICATED DRIVERS FLATBED •$1500 SIGN-ON BONUS! •Dedicated AccountGet Paid for the Miles you DRIVE *HOME WEEKENDS! *Home Multiple Evenings *Medical As Low as $18.62 •CDL-A Experience Required Call and Compare at 888-995-8207 AIM Integrated Logistics www.AIMNTLS.com

The Times has an entry level opening in the pressroom production department on the night shift. Duties include, but are not limited to: cleaning, preparing paper rolls for printing, plating the printing press along with plate removal, filling filling ink fountains and learning how to print as skill sets develop. This is a great opportunity for the right individual aspiring to learn how to run a printing press with plans of a long term future in the printing business.

This opening pays $10 per hour. It is a full time position that qualifies qualifies for health, dental and optical benefits, benefits, along with paid vacations. This position works various days and includes weekends.

E-mail resumes to hr@ gainesville times.com, or fill fill out an application in person at The Times, 345 Green St, Gainesville.

Immediate Openings Class A-CDL DRIVERS Dump Trailer & Tipper Trailer experience a plus.

Clean MVR and drug free. 404-597-8142 NO OVERNIGHTS! Immediate Openings: *Class A or B CDL/Ready Mix Experience a Plus *Excellent pay and benefit benefit package *Clean MVR required Apply in person: 4195 Friendship Rd, Buford, GA. or call: 770-813-8595 For more information E.O.E. ARGOS

Stuff Antiques/ Collectibles

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN Terra Botanica is a Dahlonega/Gainesville area manufacturer of dietary supplements & pharmaceuticals.

Qualifications: Qualifications: *Quality Control & cGMP exp a plus *HS Diploma or GED *Basic Math Skills We Offer: Offer: *Training *Opps to Advance *Start at $8-9/hr *FT M-F 7:30am-4pm *Paid Time Off & Holidays Resume to hr@ terrabotanica.com or fax 866-484-8071 EOE

Professional Publishers of Northeast Georgia’s premier telephone and website directories, internet solutions and websites is now accepting applications for YELLOW PAGE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES in the Gainesville area. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years experience in advertising sales.

Base salary plus commissions to start. High earnings potential! Please fax resume to 770-297-2842 or call 770-297-2840. You may send resume to marks@ypsouth.com

Restaurant Help LINE HELP- P/T 3pm-8:30pm. Tues-Sat. apply btw 9a-11a Johnny’s BBQ 1710 Cleveland Hwy Gainesville, GA

COLLECTORS & COLLECTORS & SAFE CRACKERS!!

NEVER BEEN OPENED, PURCHASED FROM GAINESVILLE COAL COMPANY YEARS AGO. ITS BEEN RECENTLY RESTORED/ REPAINTED ON THE EXTERIOR BUT NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO OPEN IT. IT CURRENTLY SITS AT BLAST OFF AT 761 GROVE STREET IN GAINESVILLE, GA 30501.

(770) 532-8010.

1ST PERSON TO BRING ANTHONY $375 CAN HAVE IT. HE WILL LOAD IT FOR YOU!!!!

Appliances Washer/Dryers Stoves & Refrig.

Mattresses.

Also Appliance Repairs. We Do Service Calls!

678-714-0493

Furniture BEAUTIFUL Inner springs Sunroom Wicker Settee with 2 Chairs, Ottoman & End Table.

Sacrifice! $575. 770-654Sacrifice!

3309 BED- Queen size, motorized, reclining with wood frame and mattress; Dresser &Nite Stand. $800. Computer Desk -L Shaped glass. $75 770-652-4412

NOW HIRING General Managers and Assistant Managers Cleveland, Flowery Branch and more.

Also Hiring: Smiling Faces with great attitudes.

Apply at all locations or apply online at subwaysubway64@ yahoo.com Don’t miss out with a great company with great environment

Like new metal framed Bunk Bed. Full size on bottom and twin on top. In excellent condition. $300. Call 931-338-4810

Truck Drivers

Misc. For Sale

Guns GUN COLLECTION Starting at $150.

Email for listing kfd1969@yahoo.com

CDL DRIVERS Needed Tuition paid by Federal Grants or Benefits VA Benefi ts 770-614-6022 or 1-877-GET-A-CDL Call and see if you Qualify in 5 minutes!

ESTATE SALE Household, antiques, wall art, Liadro, crystal, cut glass, tools, and misc. August 29, 30, 31.

Time 9:00AM to 6:00 PM All must go. Dealers welcome. 190 Reece Drive, Hoschton, GA 30548. Whitaker Downs Subdivision

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JUST MOVED IN: MOVING BOXESUsed Once. 77 total boxes of various sizes, including mirror packs, wardropes, dish packs, and small, medium and large boxes. Includes lots of heavy duty and padded wrapping paper plus one rug tube.

Heavy boxes bought from moving company.

Entire lot $160.

DISHWASHERWhirlpool. Model #WDF310PAAB. Black.

New, still in box. $290.

678-828-7293

CLASS A CDL Drivers-Local & OTR needed. Must have clean MVR, 2 yrs. exp. Must comply with all DOT reg.

Apply: 4880 Leland Dr. Cumming, GA or Call 770-887-6117 CLASS A-CDL DRIVERS Haul feed and/or live chickens, Gainesville.

2yrs. verifiable verifiable exp & good MVR req’d. Night shift, local, home daily, company benefits. benefits.

Call Bruce, 678-936-8279

Yard/Antique/Sale Thurs thru Sat, 8/29 thru Jefferson St. 8/31. 100 E. Jefferson off Hwy 53 in Hoschton

Musical Instruments GUITARS 3 acoustic Starting at $150. email for list kfd1969@ yahoo.com

Pets & Supplies BOXER - (4) Puppies 2 Males, 2 Females.

Ready 8/31/13. $250.

678-617-956-2 FREE KITTENS to good home. 770-292-8228 678-622-0030

The Paper Thursday, August 29, 2013

PRECIOUS MALTI POO Pups. Shots & wormed. Both parents on premises. $300 each.

706-892-6153 or 54 Puppy Needs Forever Home-8wks old Dorkie (Mini Dach & Yorkie Mix). Male.

Adorable! $250. 404454-7093 WEIMARANER Puppies, mother & father are registered, Vet ck, dew claws removed, tails docked. 1st shots/ wormed. Both parents on premises. Only 3 females left. Discounted price. Call for more info 678-897-7332 770-530-0799

Wanted To Buy Would like to buy used Lift Chair. ALSO like to buy dishwasher. 770287-5547

Homes-Rentals ApartmentsFurnished Lamplighter Apts. Best value in Gainesville!

Country living only 1 mile from city limits.

The nicest and cheapest 1 bed apts and 2 bed town homes. Easy app process. 770-536-6626 Upscale 1BR, Liv rm, dining area, lrg kitch, wshr/dryr, cable, water, alarm w/deck over looking lake $795/mo 404-202-0248

ApartmentsUnfurnished $ BEST VALUE $ Brandon Place Apt 2BR/1.5 BA Town Home $675/mo Spring Valley Apt 1BR/1BA From $650/mo 2BR/2BA From $725/mo Great Locations Pools- Close to town Ready To Move in Call Jacky today 678-779-2687 Basement Apartment, $150 wk, everything included, cable TV, WIFI Internet, washer & dryer.

770-548-1128 Flowery Branch- 1BR Efficiency, Efficiency, $450mo. inclds utils & wshr/dryr.

Large 3BR/3BA Appls incld. $900/mo. 770654-9338 Furnished & Unfurnished Apts.

Independent senior living. All inclusive with meals. No lease. Smoky Springs, 770-535-8390 Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $645$725. 678-357-5044

Condominiums For Rent 2/2 w/Garage, Quiet, 1 story, Sardis. Lawn care 770-313-1333

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

770-534-7596

Houses For RentUnfurnished 3BR, 2-1/2BA Very Nice English Tudor.

Walk to lake, minutes to shopping & restaurants. $860 mo. 678-230-1647

4BR/1.5BA- C/H/A. $775/mo + dep 678-316-6721 4BR/2.5BA, in City, $1,200/mo. 770-5347596 Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com Charming 3BR/2BA Great Location. Lake view. $975/mo. 770539-4400 House for Rent I- 985 at Exit 20. $550/ mo. 706-974-3360 NW Hall area. 3BR/2BA C/H/A, freplc, level lot, $825/mo; $825/dep.

678-873-6168

Lake Home For Rent LAKE APT- Large 2BR $250/wk. cable/utilities included. 770-539-2938

Mobile Homes For Rent “MOVE-IN SPECIAL” 2 & 3 bdrms with C/H/A on 1/2 acre. 706-8395684 or 706-968-1022

Rooms For Rent

Motorcycles

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

Harley Davidson 2008 105th Anniv. Ed. Electra Glide Ultra Classic.

Metallic copper & black.

Dual Screamin’ Eagle pipes, AM/FM, intercom, CB, Cruise, ABS, luggage rack, liner bags. $15,900 678-936-1563

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. For appt 706-865-6565

House For Sale-Hall County 3BR/2BA Modular Home. On priv 2.3 acres w/big garage, paved drive & decks. $129k.

770-945-1833

Mobile Homes For Sale FLEETWOOD 1996 16X65, 2BR/2BA. Must Be Moved. $8500. 770965-7498

2BR/2BA. $500/mo.

Total electric. . No pets.

770-530-8546

Roommates Wanted

Dream Ranch Reduced Dream Ranch in North Georgia, White County. 27 total acres w/stream. 22+ acres in fenced, rolling pasture. Small remodeled brick home, Rustic barn. Awaiting your call for more info. 706-864-5619 or 706-429-6494 www.Dahlonega Properties.net

Recreation Boats & Marine NORTHWOOD 1996 15’ Fishing Boat. 40hp Mercury outboard motor with Northland Trailer. 4 Capt pedestal Chairs, live well, Min Kota power drive electric trolling motor, automatic electric bilge pump. Good Cond. $3300. 770-965-2556 Single Slip Boat Dock $600/obo.

North Lake. 678-3168077

PRIVATE HOME- Bdrm w/priv bath. Must be neat. $450/mo. 678989-4412 Private Bdrm w/ use of entire house.

Completely furnished. $450/mo; $100 dep.

770-532-6527.

CADILLAC 2008 DTSWhite, beige int, 4.6L, V8, FWD Sedan. $21,891 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CADILLAC 2008 STS. REDUCED $19,700/OBO V6, 23,800mi, Very Good Cond. 678-316-8580

CHRYSLER 2006 300 AWD Sedan, 3.5L, V6. $12,899 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 CHEVY 2003 Corvette convt, Anniversary. Red, local 1 owner. Has won many awards. $19,900.

Jim Waters Motors Kevin, 770-530-1140 CHRYSLER 2008 Sebring. Hard top convt.

Nav., leather, loaded. $10,950. Call Kevin Jim Waters Motors 770-530-1140 KIA 2003 Optima SE. Auto, air, 113k. Good Cond. $2700; DODGE 1987 Dakota Pickup. Auto, air, 101k.

Exc Cond. $2200. 770967-6884; 678-346-6106 PONTIAC 2000 Grand Prix. GT. 4dr, Great Cond. $2500.

850-686-1267

SYLVAN 1987 Ski Tastic 260hp Chevy, Exc Cond.

Asking $4000. 770-8460400

PONTIAC 2008 Grand Prix. Silver over gray.

Perfect Family Car. Fin. Available w/$995 down.

Jim Waters Motors 770-530-1140

RV’s/Travel Trailers

Import Cars

Concord Camper- 1972 20’ Hunting Camp Hilton Good Shape! New dbl axle tires, cool sealed on top, 4 burner gas stove/ oven, 3 beds, dbl sink, full bath, frig & microwave. 2” ball to tow, lots of storage.

Comfortable, cozy refuge from the elements. Cash Only. $1950. 706-864-6216; 706-429-5108 FLEETWOOD 1998 Avion. 5th whl, 39ft, 3 slides, fuly loaded, 1 owner, non smokers, Pristine Cond. Very Little Use. $14,950. Details call 706-839-7106 FLEETWOOD 2005 Expedition. 38ft. , sleeps 6 comfortably. Slides, kitch, dining, liv rm & master BR, dbl door frig, micro-wave, oven, stove, 2 TV’s , full size corner shower, separate toilet area, wshr/dryr, dual heat & A/C, 7500 watt diesel gen, 300hp diesel engine. Satellite equipt sun awning, all leath int, carpet & vinyl flooring. flooring.

39,644 miles. Like New! $87,500. 706-677-3824; 706-318-0520 HURRICANE 2004MH. 33ft, gas Ford V-10, 2 slides, new tires and awning, sleep number queen bed, low mileage, in excellent condition, inside and out. $37,900.

Call 770-539-4301

HONDA 2007 Shadow 600, burgundy, 9K miles, good cond., $3,000.

678-630-6062 MOTORCYCLE SHADOW 600- 2006 (Honda). Silver, low miles, Good Cond. $3500. 706-491-9964

Sport Utility Vehicles

BMW 2006. 325i Gray, 3.0L, 6cyl, RWD Sedan. $13,455 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

HYUNDAI 2011 Sonata GLS, 2.3L, 4 cyl., 37K, $13,899 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

Antique Cars/Trucks PONTIAC 1980 TRANS AM 70K miles 2nd owner $3500 Firm. Call 706-778-4978

Autos For Sale

CADILLAC 2009 DTS Performance Edition (>50,000 Miles) 292 HP V8 NHP Engine. In pristine condition.

ONLY $22,000!!!!

Call 770-595-0318

FORD 2009 Mustang GT. 45th Anniversary. 5spd man, red, 14k, loaded.

Senior lady owner.

Exc Cond. $26,500. 706754-5514

FORD 2011 Escape XLT. 2.5L, 4cyls, FWD, SUV $18,899 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

LAND ROVER 2006 Sport. 4.2L, V8, 4WD, 85k. $25,455 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 HONDA 2000 CR-V. , 4cyl, auto, all power. leather, alloys, AWD. Exc Cond. $5250. 770540-1215 JEEP 1983 Grand Wagoneer - V8, 360eng AMC 1983 Concord.V6, 42k orig miles. Good motor. Best Offers!

Offers! 706968-3285

CHEVY 1988 Silverado.

4x4 Long bed. $1595 Call Kevin Jim Waters Motors 770-530-1140 DODGE 2003 Ram 1500 ST Cab. 126,250 mi, good condition, red, gray interior, manual, 2-door, air conditioner, power steering, driver airbag, passenger airbag, cd player, AM/FM radio, $3,500/ obo.

Contact Eddie Morris, 706-754-2556, EMo6651157@aol.com FORD 2001 Ranger Edge. Step side.

Super clean! $4995.

Call Kevin Jim Water Motors 770-530-1140

Vans MAZDA 2007 CX-7 Platinum Metallic, blk int, 2.3L, 4cyl $10,899 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

SUBARU 2012 Outback Gray metallic, 2.5L, 4cyls, 4WD wagon. $26,891 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

All Terrain Vehicles SUZUKI 1996 LT250 Quad Boss, runs good, new tires, $1,550.

770-364-0366

CHEVY 1998 Tahoe.

4x4, 5.7L, V8, 180k, 4x4, $4,000 obo.

770-718-9942

Trucks

Wheels

3 Privt Furn. Rooms w/ cable, No dep, no util fees. $120-150/wk.

Singles/females/males.

678-328-9980 MEN-BE$T Pvt home, Fur Br, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwd 770-530-1110

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2002. Factory red, Dana Wide Glide. Loaded w/ extras, chrome. $6950 Call Kevin, Jim Waters Motors, 770-530-1140

Mountain Property

2BR/1BA, pvt, Jackson Co., $125/wk + dep.

No pets. 770-561-0273 2BR/1BA; $130/wk.

We pay $100/utils.

3BR/2BA $125/wk No pets. 770-289-9142

BUICK 2011 LaCrosse 3.6L, V6, FWD Sedan. $23,677 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

ACURA 2006 RL. 3.5L, V6, carbon gray pearl, leath seats. $15,899 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

BMW 1987 CSI Blk/blood red leather.

Outstanding Cond. $5875. Call Kevin Jim Water Motors 770-530-1140 BMW 2004- Z4. Convt.

Power top. Leather, Auto, Excellent Cond. $9475. Call Kevin, Jim Waters Motors 770-530-1140 LEXUS 2000 ES300 White/tan, Mint Cond.

Leather, roof, new tires.

Call Kevin Jim Waters Motors 770-530-1140 LEXUS 2002 RX300.

Sunrf, gold w/tan leather int, 1 owner. Exc Cond. $8900/obo. 706677-1295 PORSCHE 1986- 944 72,000 miles. Guards Red, Black leather, original books and window sticker. $11,400 770-530-0330 SAAB 2003. Blue/black, leather, 50k, auto. Car’s Perfect! Fin. Avail.

Call Kevin Jim Waters Motors 770-530-1140 TOYOTA 1999 Avalon.

XLS. Sunroof, leather seats, $2800. 941-4830540

CHRYSLER 2005 Town & Country. Handicap ramp on right side. 75k. $16,000. 770-983-1848