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Sheriff Janis Mangum honored by State House

By Katie Griffin

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Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum was honored Jan. 23 before an assembly of the Georgia House of Representatives.

The House Invite Resolution to honor Sheriff Mangum was proposed by Rep. Regina Quick, R-Athens, and Rep. Tommy Benton, R-Jefferson, who were given the honor of introducing Sheriff Mangum to the House of Representatives.

“We are here today to recognize Janis Mangum, who has the unique distinction of being the only elected Republican female Sheriff in Georgia, and she’s only the second female elected to the Sheriff’s office in Georgia,” said Benton.

Benton went on to say that Mangum is a lifelong resi-

dent of Jackson County and her law enforcement career started off at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office as a radio operator and the I.W Davis Correctional Facility. She also worked at Georgia State Patrol for a while and then returned to Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in the Criminal Investigation Unit where she worked until she was elected as Sheriff.

“Sheriff Mangum has brought great pride to Jackson County,” said Benton.

The House of Representatives welcomed her with a standing ovation. Sheriff Mangum thanked everyone there for giving her the honor of such recognition.

“I’m very humbled and blessed to be here, and I want to thank all of my friends and family for being here. It’s been very humbling to be Sheriff of Jackson County

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State Rep. Regina Quick and State Rep. Tommy Benton presented Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum with a resolution recognizing several accomplishments during her law enforcement career, including being the first elected female Republican Sheriff in the State of Georgia.

RED CARPET HONORS

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The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated Jackson County Stars at the Jan. 23 “Roll out the Red Carpet” awards banquet. Jim Joiner was honored as the William H. Booth Achievement Award winner; Josh Aaron accepted the Small Business Award for The Savory Spoon; diAna Kunz Huckins, who received the gavel as the incoming chairwoman of the Board of Directors, was named Volunteer of the Year; Mark Bradley was honored as Citizen of the Year; Mike Walker and Eddie Cartee accepted the Large Business of the Year recognition for Huber Engineered Woods. Not pictured: Ambassador of the Year Charlie Schrauth was unable to attend the banquet due to surgery.

Jackson County Area Chamber honors ‘stars’

By LEANNE AKIN

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Former Jefferson Mayor Jim Joiner’s lasting impact on the community has been recognized by the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce.

At the Jan. 23 “Roll Out the Red Carpet” awards dinner banquet held at the Jefferson Civic Center, Joiner was presented the William H. Booth Achievement Award,

which is given to an individual who has achieved a life-long distinction in their professional field and has a history of community involvement in Jackson County.

Outgoing Board Chairman Mark Valentine, who presided at the gathering held at the Jefferson Civic Center with Buhler Quality Yarns as presenting sponsor, said, “This person is distinguished in his or her career field, demonstrated a history of achievement and leadership in service to

the chamber of commerce and to the Jackson County community through consistent support of community endeavors that enhance the quality of life.”

Joiner served the Jefferson and Jackson County community as an elected official for the past 14 years, including two years on the Jefferson City Council prior to being elected as mayor. He served as Mayor of Jefferson for a total of 12 years. He concluded his mayoral service at the close of

Wintertime is here With winter weather arriving Tuesday afternoon, Jackson County Schools sent students home early and no classes were held on Wednesday.

Approaching inclement weather conditions also prompted Commerce City Schools to close at midday and after-school activities were cancelled by Jefferson City Schools.

Barrow County Schools also released students and staff early on Tuesday, and closed Wednesday.

Gwinnett County Schools as well as Hall County Schools opted to close on Wednesday.

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Jackson County governmental offices closed at noon on Tuesday and the Jackson CountyArea Chamber of Commerce also closed early.

Although Severe Weather Awareness Week is not observed until Feb. 3-8, some words of winter weather safety advice were being dispensed early. On Monday, Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) urged Georgians to be prepared for the winter storm. Ken Davis, Public Affairs Director for GEMA, directed families to GEMA’s Ready Georgia campaign information at www.ready.ga.gov

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last year. He previously owned and operated a local State Farm Insurance Agency for more than 20 years.

Joiner said he was humbled by the honor since he knew the man for whom the award is named and appreciates the contributions Mr. Booth made to the nation and the state as well as the local community.

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STAR PERFORMANCE Lou Solis, assistant chief of the Braselton Police Department, and his professional dance partner Ashley Ware were awarded the Mirror Ball Trophy for the Best Dance Team in Saturday’s Dancing with the Stars – Jackson County Style! The judges picked their performance for top honors.

The event was a fundraiser for the Jackson County Arts Council as well as the nonprofits for which the teams were competing.

Solis and Ware competed for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County. See more on Page 3B and more scenes in Farah Bohannon’s photo gallery at ClickThePaper.com

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Sheriff Janis Mangum said she was humbled to be recognized by the Legislature when a Jan. 23 resolution invitation was presented by Reps. Tommy Benton and Regina Quick. The Jackson County group and other official gathered with Secretary of State Brian Kemp. See more at ClickThePaper.com

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Continued from 1A and I love Jackson County and the public servant part of being Sheriff,” said Mangum.

Mangum says that it is very ironic that it was Children’s Day at the Capitol. Since she worked crimes involving children for 19 years, she said it was very special to her that her recognition comes the same day. She concluded her address to the House members by thanking them again and by saying that it was an honor to be there.

Sheriff Mangum was also surprised by a group of Jackson County officials. The Jackson County Republican Party secretly arranged a van to travel down to the State Capitol to show their support for their beloved Sheriff.

The group arrived shortly after the Sheriff and upon seeing the familiar faces, she smiled and hugged

everyone and kept thanking them, saying she was fighting back tears of joy.

“It was a shock hearing about the resolution, but seeing all these Jackson County folks here is an even bigger surprise,” said Mangum.

The supporters sat in the Gallery during the meeting. They were given a tour of the Capitol and enjoyed lunch with Sen. Frank Ginn, Sen. John Wilkinson and Rep. Quick and Benton. Some great discussion was shared during lunch about the Georgia General Assembly as well as issues that are being faced in Jackson County.

“It’s a great day seeing your Sheriff honored like this and having all these people show up to support her.

Sheriff Mangum deserves this and has worked very hard for it,” said Ron Johnson, chairman of the Jackson County Republican Party.

The group of supporters included: Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Major Daniel Thomas, Captain Rich Lott, Captain Jim Askey, Captain

Chuck Ledford, Captain Chris Smith, Cpl. Cindy O’Barr and Lt. Steve Smith. Sheriff Magnum had photographs (at right) made on the Capitol steps with those attending from the Sheriff’s Office.

Others from Jackson County joining to watch Sheriff Magnum being honored under the Gold Done included Commission Chairman Tom Crow, Commissioner Dwain Smith, Commissioner Bruce Yates, Probate Judge Sherry Moore, Magistrate Judge Billy Chandler, Republican Party Chairman Ron Johnson and his wife, Judy, Treasurer Larry Ewing and Mrs. Ewing, Jackson County Board of Education member Celinda Word Wilson, Nicholson Mayor Ronnie Maxwell, The Paper reporter Katie Griffin and other members of the Republican Party.

“It took my breath away that so many showed up and that they were able to keep this a secret from me.

God bless each of you and God bless the people of Jackson County,” said Mangum.

Arrest made in school threat The Jackson is currently incarCounty Sheriff’s Ofcerated at the Jackfice arrested Chrisson County Jail with tian Alan Saavedra, no available bond.

18, of Nicholson, on Citizens are enJan. 24, in conneccouraged to notify tion with postings their local law enon a social media forcement agencies website. of any suspicious Saavedra is Saavedra persons, crimes or charged with one other relevant inforcount of terroristic threats mation by calling 911 or the and one count of dissemina- Jackson County Sheriff’s Oftion of information relating fice at 706-367-8718. to a terroristic act.

“Also please remember The Sheriff’s Office re- that you can provide inforceived information con- mation without being incerning postings about acts volved or identified by conof violence toward students tacting the Jackson County at a local school and one of Sheriff’s Office’s anonymous the Atlanta television news tip line at 706-367-3784 to stations. The Sheriff’s Office report any criminal or suspiwas able to preserve the post- cious activity. ings.

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FIRE REPORT ■■ Units from Jefferson Fire/Rescue and Jackson County EMS responded at 5:15 p.m. on Jan. 23 to Athens Street near Buhler Quality Yarns in Jefferson where a head-on collision between two vehicles had person entrapped. The patients were freed by Jefferson Fire and one person was transported to Athens Regional Medical Center by Jackson County EMS in stable condition.

A second victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Georgia State Patrol and the Jackson County Coroner’s Office. are investigating.

■■ Units from Nicholson Fire/Rescue and Jackson County EMS responded to 5426 Highway 441 South in Nicholson just before 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, on a report of a person burned.

A female patient, who suffered second and third degree burns to 30 percent of her body, was listed in critical condition and transported by helicopter to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta for burn unit treatments.

The cause of the fire was clothing worn by the patient igniting from a space heater at the location.

■■ Units from Jefferson, Arcade and the Jackson County CI Fire Departments responded to 95 Ivey St., in Jefferson, on Saturday afternoon on a structure fire.

The fire at the single-family residence was quickly extinguished but was heavily damaged.

The occupants were home at the time of the fire but no one was injured. The American Red Cross Northeast District was contacted for assistance to the family.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Jefferson Fire Department.

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Trail, Jefferson and the Jackson County CI Fire Departments responded to 2499 Old Winder-Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, on Jan. 27 where a greenhouse was fully involved. It was a total loss.

The cause is under investigation by the Jackson Trail Fire Department.

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Continued from 1A “During his time as mayor, Jim was instrumental in saving the Crawford W. Long Museum and the Pendergrass Store. He also lead the efforts in the restoration of the Jefferson Civic Center, the Downtown Jefferson Streetscape and the purchase of new state of the art equipment for the Jefferson Fire Department that went on to earn them an ISO rating of 3,” said Valentine.

“He was also instrumental in the construction of the city’s recreation center, the development of the central city wastewater mechanical plant and the city’s second reservoir,” said Valentine.

It was also noted that Joiner represented Jefferson and Jackson County as chairman of the Northeast Regional Commission Council.

“Jim has made a lasting impact on the community

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presiding as mayor during Jefferson’s largest period of population, commercial and industrial growth.”

A year in review PowerPoint presentation highlighted some of the events and programs presented by the Chamber.

Valentine acknowledged

he was happy, happy, happy to be turning over the gavel of leadership to diAna Kunz Huckins, who was honored as Volunteer of the Year.

In addition to her otehr community volunteer work, she also chairs the chamber’s Women in Business committee and is the 2014

Vote online for Avery Elrod in ‘Big Hearts’

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Jefferson’s very own Avery Elrod, a school-aged girl with a genetic condition called Williams Syndrome, will participate in Extra Special People’s “Big Hearts” event at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8.

This event will be a fun, heartwarming talent show at the Classic Center in Athens that will celebrate everything these special people are all about, not about what they aren’t. Each person participating in Big Hearts can receive votes, which are $1 each, and the one with the most votes

will win the People’s Choice Awards. All proceeds go toward Extra Special People’s cause. Tickets are $12.

“This is an event that we hold close to our hearts,” said Marisa Elrod, Avery’s supportive mother. She says that votes for her daughter can be placed at www.extraspecialpeople.com/ store/bh-contestants/avery-elrod for only $1 per vote. Tickets can be purchased at www.classiccenter.com Extra Special People also has a Facebook page that is updated regularly with sneak peeks of the talent show participants. Visit www.facebook.com/ExtraSpecialPeople.

HeArt for Chocolate, Heart for Children Gala benefiting Piedmont CASA is set for Feb. 8

By Katie Griffin

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The Piedmont CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) benefit, Heart for Chocolate, Heart for Children Gala, will be held from 6:30-11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the BraseltonStover House in Braselton.

This exciting event will include: live entertainment, featuring a classic rock band Line 6, a buffet catered by Cornbread and Caviar, a live auction by Nathan Cagle, a silent auction featuring art from local artists and a dessert competition involving

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Outgoing Chamber Board Chairman Mark Valentine Outgoing members of the Chamber Board of Directors were thanked for their years of service. passed the gavel of leadership to his successor, diAna They included Kathy Wilbanks, Ronnie Hopkins, Roxane Rose, Keith Johnson and Jim Joiner. The Kunz Huckins, also honored as Volunteer of the Year.

2014 Board of Directors were recognized by incoming Board Chair diAna Kunz Huckins.

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Tickets can be purchased online at www.PiedmontCasa.org. Contact Annette Bates at 706-387-6375.

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Chair of the Board of Directors for the chamber. “diANa went above and beyond as a volunteer for the chamber in 2013. She helped manage the office, answered phones, greeted and helped guests and members, supported the staff and helped with programs and events,” said Valentine. “diAna truly understands what being a volunteer is about and inspires others around here to give back to the community in the same way.”

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OBITUARIES Jerry Lynn Adams

Died Jan. 23, 2014 Jerry Lynn Adams, 71, of Jefferson, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014.

Born in Toccoa, he was a son of the late J.B. and Alma Jean Brown Adams. He was retired from Mack Berry Construction Company, where he was a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Arcade Community Church. Mr. Adams was also preceded in death by his brother, Olin Adams, and sister, Frances Roach.

Survivors include his wife, Sarah Brock Adams; son, Timothy “Willie” Wilson of Jefferson; daughter, Lisa Baxter of Pendergrass; sisters, Peggy Hardigree of Jefferson and Betty Cody of Maysville; brothers, Ricky Adams of Commerce and Bob Adams of Martin; and grandsons, Terry “Scoot” Baxter Jr., and Nicholas “Wormdog” Baxter.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Palmer Pace and the Rev. David Maddox officiating.

The burial followed in the Howington Cemetery in Nicholson.

Memorials may be made to the Jackson County Humane Society, P.O. Box 567, Jefferson, GA 30549.

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Jesse B. Brock

Died Jan. 25, 2014 Mr. Jesse B. Brock, 76, of Winder, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at his residence.

A native of Hendersonville, N.C., he was the son of the late George Sr., and Verdee Burnham Brock and was a former resident of Lawrenceville. He was also preceded in death by a brother, George Brock Jr. He was a retiree of General Motors and was a United States Army veteran. Mr. Brock was of the Baptist denomination.

Survivors include his wife, Louise Thomason Brock; children, Steven (Dawn) Sheriff and Robert Sheriff, both of Winder; and five grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Gaddis officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

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Arie Ann Bryant

Died Jan. 22, 2014 Mrs. Arie Ann Bryant, 50, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014.

Born in Louisville, Ky., she was a daughter of and Mrs. Patricia Jean Schmidt Barnes of Panama City Beach, Fla., and the late Bennie Franklin Barnes. She was self-employed, owning several consignment stores in and around Jefferson.

She enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, flea markets, casinos and being with her friends and family. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Jean Saucier.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Survivors, in addition to

her mother, include her husband, Greg Bryant; children, Alexandrea Bryant and Christopher Bryant, both of Jefferson; brother, Kevin Barnes of Panama City Beach, Fla.; mother-in-law, Jacquelyn (Jim) Armstrong of Jefferson; father-in-law, Delane (Debra) Bryant of Jefferson; and a number of other relatives.

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Howard Carlisle

Died Jan. 23, 2014 Howard Carlisle, 70, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014.

Survivors include his sister, Mildred Jones of Dawsonville; and brother, Homer Carlisle of Flowery Branch; and several nieces; nephews; and cousins.

Born Sept. 29, 1943, in Flowery Branch, he was retired from Peachtree Doors Company. He was a member of Mulberry Baptist Church in Hoschton.

A funeral service was held Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis West and the Rev. Mike Pruitt officiating. Interment followed at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens.

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Max John Churchill

Died Jan. 21, 2014 Max John Churchill, 54, of Winder, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014.

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

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James Davis Crow Jr.

Died Jan. 26, 2014 James Davis Crow Jr., 52, of Winder, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014.

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

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Phil Hembrey Sr.

Died Jan. 24, 2014 Phil Hembrey Sr., 77 of Winder, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at his residence.

He was the son of the late Cam and Carrie Young Hembria. A native of Barrow County, he was a retired Chief Petty Office in the United States Navy.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Mr. Bill Banks officiating. Interment with full military honors was in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Ann Wells Hembrey; children, Suzanne (Jimmy) Hawk of Rutledge and Jennifer Roberts and Philip Hembrey Jr., both of Winder; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and siblings, Emily (Chuck) Winkleman of Bull Head, Ariz., Faye (Charles) Howell of Clarkston, Ark., and Harold Hembria.

Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 1700 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033.

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George Edward Kinney

Died Jan. 25, 2014 George Edward Kinney, 76, of Barrow County, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at his residence.

Mr. Kinney was the owner of Kinney Custom Homes.

He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He loved watching his grandchildren play sports and enjoyed going on vacation to the beach with his family. He built custom homes and did remodeling for more than 30 years. He would do anything to help someone in need. His family was his whole world and he was his family’s world. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Mary Kinney; sister, Elizabeth Smith; and brothers, Jimmy Kinney and James Kinney.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Kinney; daughters, Mary (Chris) Brooks and Pam (Doug) Daniel; son, Joshua James Kinney; brothers, William (Terry) Kinney, Henry (Patsy) Kinney; three granddaughters and seven grandsons who were his heart; three wonderful greatgrandsons; and a lot of loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at the funeral home.

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Wilburn Lee Martin

Died Jan. 27, 2014 Wilburn Lee Martin, 95, of Maysville, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2014.

Born in Union Point, he was a son of the late Lee Oliver and Leila Tolbert Mize Martin. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the African and European Theater. He was self-employed as a carpenter and a farmer. He was a member of Oconee Baptist Church. Mr. Martin was also preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Wilda “Bill” Wheeler Martin; sister, Hazel Martin Spencer; and brother, George Martin.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Jean M. and Charles Wheeler of Maysville; grandson and wife, Andrew and Mandy Wheeler of Maysville, great grandchild, McKenzie Lynn Wheeler of Maysville, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday Jan. 31, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Carlan officiating. Interment will follow at Oconee Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-2 p.m. on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oconee Baptist Church, 4554 Hwy 82 N, Maysville, GA 30558.

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Robby Robertson

Died Jan. 25, 2014 Bobby G. “Robby” Robertson Jr., 52, of Flowery Branch, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, while surrounded

by family and friends.

Born in Gainesville, he attended Gainesville High School. He went to work for Metropolitan Government in Nashville, Tenn., in 1998 and enjoyed the team that he worked with at McCabe Golf Course until a heart condition caused his early retirement in March 2009. Bobby lived life to the fullest, enjoying his golf, football games and many friendships. He never met a stranger and had a captivating smile for all.

During his illness, he made many special friends at St. Thomas Hospital-West in Nashville, Tenn. He was able to make his journey back to Gainesville recently and enjoyed reconnecting with longtime friends and school buddies.

During the past few weeks of Bobby’s declining health, the family is very grateful for the wonderful care from Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Robertson; maternal grandparents, Hoyt and Stella Bennett; paternal grandparents, Fred and Mary Lucy Robertson; brother-in-law, Randall Lee Bruce Sr.; and nephew, Randall Lee Bruce.

Survivors include his father and wife, Bobby and Angela Robertson of Lula; sisters and brother-in-law, Sheryl and Chuck Reed of Flowery Branch and Susan Robertson and Beth Robertson, both of Gainesville; brother, Justin Robertson of Lula; nieces, Tiffany Reed of Flowery Branch and Tabatha Bourchier of Winder; and many friends and other relatives.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, in the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home. The Rev. Rusty Newman officiated.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502.

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Savilla Sanders

Died Jan. 26, 2014 Savilla Mardell Sanders, 77, of Statham, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014.

A homemaker, she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Jessie Rowland Gilreath, and husband, Paul Sanders.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Renee and Chris Everett of Statham; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Evelyn Gilreath of Bethlehem and Roy and Sylvia Gilreath of Statham; sister and brotherin-law, Brenda and James Jones of Bethlehem; and grandchildren, C.J. Everett and Heather Everett.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Healan officiating. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

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Sara Thompson Tuck

Died Jan. 20, 2014 Mrs. Sara Thompson Tuck, 96, formerly of Sulligent, Ala., died Monday, January 20, 2014 in Katy, Texas.

Born in Sulligent, Ala., on Aug. 2, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Archer Russell and Susie Horton Gilmore.

A resident of Sulligent for most of the first 60 years

of her life, following the death of her husband, Troy Thompson, she married Claude Tuck Jr., and lived in Winder for the following 30 years. For the past five years, she lived in Niceville, Fla., and Katy, Texas, with her daughters. She retired as a school teacher where she taught sixth grade and junior high science in Sulligent. She graduated from the University of Alabama.

She loved the church and was an active member of the United Methodist Church, both in Sulligent and Winder.

Survivors include her daughters, Liz Hayden of Katy, Texas, Jane Wood of Winder and Priscilla Kelly of Niceville, Fla.; son, David Tuck of Atlanta; sons-in-law, Earl Hayden, Ted Wood and Dwight Kelly; grandchildren, Breanna John, Bryan Hayden, Claudia Strow, Crystal Stevens, Michael and Darrell Kelly, and their spouses; 11 great grand-children; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A private graveside service and burial was held at the Sulligent City Cemetery on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, for family members. A public “Celebration of Sara’s Life” followed the private graveside service and burial at Sulligent First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Blake Thompson, her greatnephew, officiated.

Memorials may be made to Winder First Methodist Church.

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Mama’s china and lessons in fine dining My mother made sure I had an extensive education about china. Not China, the country, but china, the good kind that went on a properly dressed Sunday table.

Mama grew up dirt poor on the outskirts of Monroe.

She once said they were so poor they didn’t know about the Great Depression until it was nearly over.

No good china was in that sharecropper’s house. The closest thing to a tabletop heirloom was a sugar dish that belonged to her granddaddy, Atticus Dillard.

When he died, she got the sugar dish.

It was a silver-plated thing that had hooks that held spoons around the body of the container. There was a little silver bird on the lid.

It was in pretty rough shape and she had it restored. It was a treasure from her childhood and she wanted my brother, her oldest, to have it when she was gone. I hope one day to tell his boys how much it meant to her.

I think doing without during her childhood made Mama appreciate fine china and silverware. We pulled it out on Sundays and holidays and dined at the big dining room table, which doubled as the place to hide underneath when there was a storm.

At our house, we now have Mama’s good china. A Japanese company made it.

Some pieces are stamped as being made in occupied Japan of the post-war era. She worked hard to buy it and it was special to her.

I also have eight settings of the good silver. Mama had 16 and we split them up evenly when she died.

We don’t use the old good stuff that often, but when we do, I think of her.

When I was 12, I was invited to a very fancy dinner.

The people who invited me offered only one ticket and my Daddy sat in the car for

Harris Blackwood nearly three hours while his boy dined inside a fancy Atlanta hotel ballroom.

Mrs. Edwin Eckles was our next-door neighbor and she brought me over and showed me a place setting with all kinds of extra forks, knives, spoons and plates.

After a hour of training, I knew the finer points of bread plates, butter knives and dessert spoons. I also learned how to turn over a coffee cup to say I’ll have none.

My education never seemed to stop. Just a few years ago, my friend Duncan Johnson Jr. showed me how to make the letters “B” and “D” by making a circle with my thumb and third finger. That will show you which one is your bread and drink. I thought it was pretty smart.

I write all this to say that in many homes there is china and silver that no one knows its backstory.

No one knows it was grandmama’s and that she worked extra to pay for it. No one knows granddaddy bought it overseas and shipped it home after the war.

Today, young couples are content to have everyday dishes from a discount store. It doesn’t have the same meaning it did to our grandparents, who thought Sunday best included a welldressed family table.

Whatever the story, we need to preserve them.

Some of our best memories are those we create in fellowship around the table.

I think doing without during her childhood made Mama appreciate fine china and silverware.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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‘Precious Memories’ take us back In the tiny country church where I spent most of the first 22 years of my life, where I found the Lord at the age of 11, where without fail I had the leading part in every Christmas pageant and where my daddy laid down the law in more ways than one, we sang hymns from a brown songbook and a green one, both filled with the haunting melodies that have penetrated the Appalachians for many decades.

I can close my eyes and still hear those mournful ballads like “Angel Band” or “Just As I Am.” With either my eyes closed or open, I can see the tearyedged look in Daddy’s green eyes as he sat on the front pew and sang, “Precious Lord, Take My Hand,” a heart-wrenching song written by Thomas Dorsey, a black blues singer from Atlanta, who wrote it after suffering the loss of his wife and son during childbirth. It was Daddy’s favorite song so we sang it at his funeral.

One day a few years ago, I heard Darrell Waltrip, a NASCAR great and a longtime friend, singing that song in the kitchen when I

Ronda Rich was visiting him and wife Stevie. Darrell sings a lot.

He loves music, especially country and gospel. “That was my daddy’s favorite song,” I said quietly, softened by the memories it evoked.

He smiled. “It’s mine, too. My favorite hymn.”

So now whenever I hear that song, I think first of Daddy and then of Darrell, and then I recall that it wasn’t just Daddy’s funeral where we sang that song.

We sang at my brother’s and then at Mama’s six weeks later. The melody is woeful but the words are full of promise and, even on a sad occasion, they are comforting.

In that little church of my childhood was a woman named Eunice Edge who wasn’t a regular churchgoer but came plenty enough. She was, in the most amusing, likeable way, a character. She

favored flowing dresses or skirts which she often paired with a long, wellworn cardigan and always, without fail, with white bobby socks and loafers.

She loved to let out a big belly laugh while she slapped someone on the back with a powerful arm that would send a kid like me flying several feet forward.

She and her husband, Bartow, had an old black pickup truck from the 1940s that hiccupped and jerked as Eunice, who always drove, put it into gear and took a nice roll down the long, very steep driveway of the church.

And though I remember her vividly and fondly, what I remember most is Eunice’s favorite church song: “This World Is Not My Home.” Page 16 in the brown book. Whenever Eunice was at church, she would speak up in her long, country drawl and say, “Sing my song. ‘This World Is Not My Home’ because it ain’t.”

That is the power of songs. They stick to the memory like a piece of chewing gum stuck to the underneath of a table. It

would take some powerful doing to pull them away.

They can take us back to a first date, a memorable prom or a raw emotion.

Or a little white clapboard country church surrounded by piney woods and oak trees.

My husband hears me tell a story in which I mention a perennial funeral favorite of the Appalachians: “Precious Memories.”

He had never heard it.

When he asked for a good album of hymns he could download to his iPod, I suggested country singer Alan Jackson’s album. Every day as he dresses, I hear that album playing loudly and now he sings along. He, who spent his childhood in Connecticut and most of his adult life in California, knows every word. More often than not, he comes down the stairs singing “Precious Memories.”

And I realize it is, indeed, for now and forever a most precious memory.

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..

A guide to skimping with caution I love to skimp. I get giddy with delight when I save some coin.

Like when I drink out of the neighbor’s garden hose rather than buying a $1.49 bottled water. Or when I drink out of the neighbor’s garden house rather than drink out of my own garden hose, which is riddled with holes and inoperable – probably because it cost $1.49.

Therein lies the rub.

Some items you can skimp on, others you can’t.

Most of us learn about the unskimpable the hard way: through embarrassing failure.

That’s where I come in.

As is my custom, I am using this space to help my fellow man, or woman or reading dog, by recounting what is not safe to skimp on when searching for a bargain, based on my own experiences or what I’ve personally witnessed on “Sanford and Son.” Pay attention, please.

This column could save your life, if you sky-dive of-

Len Robbins ten, or have been charged with a felony, which basically covers everyone I know.

That said, don’t skimp on: ■■ Trash bags.

Just last week, I bought a box of no-name bargain brand tall kitchen trash bags rather than the reliable brand-name variety.

I figured I could use the 10 cents I saved on something else, like a single Tic Tac. This judgment came into question Sunday morn, when my wife asked me to take out the garbage from the kitchen, complaining that “it smells.” Indeed it did, as I learned when the thin veil of a bag burst into smithereens as I was carrying it out the door.

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My Sunday clothes became immersed in all its funky glory, an odd olfactory mix of coffee grounds, onions, sour milk, and apparently, a skunk’s small intestine.

■■ Tires.

If you don’t understand the importance of having quality tires on your vehicle, try driving on the interstate in Atlanta when it’s pouring down rain on some bald ones.

■■ Parachutes.

Like a trash bag, there’s little room for value shopping when it comes to parachutes. Buy a discount parachute, and the results could be just as bad as spilling a stinky trash bag on yourself, or even worse.

■■ Diapers.

Having three children, I know the folly of purchasing cheap diapers too well.

Thankfully, none of our children are still in diapers, and I haven’t worn one in months. Trust me, when one of those cut-rate ones falls apart at 3 a.m., you’ll be cursing your penny

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pinching ways.

■■ Flashlights.

I own about 14 flashlights. None of them work.

None cost over $3. That’s $42 I have spent on flashlights, and when the lights go out, I have to stumble in the darkness out to the grill to find some matches.

If I would just spend $25 on a high-grade flashlight, I would have saved ... well, uh, $7, $8, a bunch of dollars by now.

■■ Criminal defense attorneys.

When you’re facing life in prison, it’s probably not wise to hire an attorney whose law office also doubles as a TV repair shop, and a van.

By the way, they won’t — despite my pleas — sell single Tic Tacs. You have to buy the whole dang box.

Another area where you can’t skimp.

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HAWKS REPEAT AS COUNTY CHAMPS

Kara Powell For The Paper

The Mill Creek High School swim team used its depth to defeat North Gwinnett, a team on the rise as of late and Brookwood, a team with a storied traditiona.

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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The Lady Hawks didn’t have one first-place finish to its name in the county championship – and they didn’t need it. Mill Creek High School used its talent-laden depth chart to secure its consecutive county title at 945 points.

The Hawks downed its

Gwinnett County foes with top five finishes – including two

by Anna Guynes and Katherine Parker. Guynes finished third in the 50 free and fourth in the 100 free. Parker took third in the 100-yard butterfly and in the 100 backstroke.

Cadie Crow, Corinne Dalley, Kara Powell and Maddie Wrolson also played a strong role in the team’s perfor-

mance, capturing third place in the 100 free (Parker), fifth in the 50 free (Wrolson), fifth in the 100 butterfly (Crow) and fifth in the 100 breast (Dalley).

“Winning the county meet was a team effort. We had great seeds going into finals Saturday night because everyone stepped up and performed well Thursday night at prelims,” said Powell.

“We were so ecstatic to win the county meet for the second year in a row; it was a great feeling and accomplishment to hold that first place trophy knowing how hard we worked for it,” Powell said.

North Gwinnett, a team on the rise, finished in second place with 913.5 points. Brookwood, which won 11 out of the last 14 titles, finished in third

with 873 points.

Once again, the Hawks won by a margin that was too high for other teams to outdo.

“We are extremely proud of how well every swimmer and diver stepped up this weekend. It took a tremendous team effort to repeat as Gwinnett County Champs,” said head coach Rick Creed.

“We were able to win with

depth. It’s a tribute to the senior leadership on the team.

“We discussed how great it felt last year when we won and we wanted to experience the same emotions. Every girl was focused on the task at hand and performed admirably. We are extremely proud of the entire team,” stated Creed.

Panthers battle through injuries at Bowden Invite

RULING THE COURT

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

Madison Hahn longs for a state title for MC

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The Jackson County Comprehensive High School wrestling team wrapped up its regular season at the Bowden Invitational Jan. 24-25.

The Panthers didn’t have a lot of manpower but head coach Jason Powers said his wrestlers gave nothing short of their best effort.

“We only took eight wrestlers with us due to injuries but were able to place six out of the eight wrestlers that went,” said Powers. “I am proud of the way they wrestled.”

Trevin Sweat captured the teams only first-place finish, a feat he’d been working hard toward since he transitioned from basketball to wrestling a couple years ago.

It was a truly a weekend of the underdog rising as Antonio Messineo clawed his way through the bracket.

“Trevin did an amazing job picking up his first tournament win title of his career,” said Powers.

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BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Madison Hahn is ready to carry the Hawks far this season.

Singles tennis athletes in Region 7 know if they have to face Madison Hahn, it might not be a fair fight.

A senior for Mill Creek High School, Hahn has a powerful arm that she developed relatively quickly when she first learned the sport at the age of 12.

Tennisrecruiting.com has Hahn rated as a 2-star athlete but Hahn says rankings go out the door when she faces her opponent.

“Being a ranked player does feel great on the inside but, on the court, it doesn’t mean a thing. When I’m facing an opponent, I can’t focus on [rankings or who is ranked higher than me. If I did that, it would] affect how I play,” said Hahn.

The Lady Hawks have always been a solid team but have had its ups and downs against North Gwinnett and Peachtree Ridge High School.

Their history against the Bulldogs and Lions always make for a great show but Hahn said she is ready to take down her rivals in her final go-around.

“I want to go out with a bang. I hope to pull my team through victories over teams we wouldn’t be expected to beat,” Hahn said. This year, like every year, our biggest competition will be Peachtree Ridge. They’ve won the region for the past three years and, this year, I hope my team can meet them in the finals once more and pull of an upset.”

It was a tight race to the finish line last year and Hahn felt helpless as she battled an illness and wasn’t able to help her team.

“I was out a whole week with the flu and missed an important match that decided where we stood in the region tournament,” Hahn said.

“If I had not been sick, we would’ve gone into the tournament on a different side of the bracket and would’ve had another shot against North Gwinnett. I’m hoping this year I will stay perfectly healthy and be able to give my team the push to conquer our rivals.”

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Schulte leads Mill Creek past Peachtree Ridge 66-32

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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The last time Peachtree Ridge and Mill Creek High School met, the Lions prevailed in a 54-50 game that was missing junior Meredith Schulte for the Hawks.

This time around, however, MCHS came out firing on all cylinders and made plays at both ends of the floor to earn a defiant 66-32 win. The Hawks scored early and often which was part of the game plan according to Schulte.

“Our [head coach Ashley Phillips] wanted us to come out strong because we lost to them earlier this season and he wanted us to come out and put the game away early,” said Schulte.

Schulte suffered an injury in the first quarter against the Lions earlier this season and said it felt good to score 18 points against them.

“I felt like I needed to redeem myself because I wasn’t there to help my team out the first time,” Schulte said.

Madison Phillips has been very strong as of late and is usually the first to put up points for Mill Creek. That didn’t change against the Lions as she drilled two shots from the charity stripe to open up the stat sheet.

Lady Lion Marissa Bowman evened the score but Anna Basile knocked down a 3-pointer that changed the momentum of the game as the Hawks led 18-11 at the end of the first quarter.

Basile has been used sparingly this season but

finds a way to nail shots at the most inopportune time for the other team.

“She really came off the bench and hustled down the court. She’s really improved as of late and has transitioned well from junior varsity to varsity,” said Schulte.

Midway through the second half, MCHS continued to have its way offensively, leading by 15. Unfortunately for Peachtree Ridge, things got out of hand in the fourth quarter where the Hawks led as much as 30.

One area that was lacking for the Hawks was rebounds. Luckily for them, the Lions didn’t appear to be a team that was strong in second chance opportunities but Schulte says she knows they’ll have to clean up their act in that depart-

ment moving forward.

“Ashley Gayle step up and get more boards for us but others need to step up as well including myself,” Schulte said.

The boys’ team, however, controlled its destiny against the Lions until the third quarter where Peachtree Ridge pulled away by 20.

The Hawks got off to a 9-2 start but shots by Aaron Augustin and Connor Heyward tied the game up at 9. Romello White added a 2-pointer for the Lions first lead of the game but the Hawks held on to keep the game knotted at 16 at the break.

Mill Creek scored just six points in the third while the Lions put up 16 three quarters straight en route to a 61-44 win.

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Two-man scramble and Super Bowl party

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Track and field registration

Info on rescheduled games

The season opener at Reunion Golf is set for Feb.1 as they host the two-man scramble. Entry fee is $25; green fees vary. Prizes will be awarded based on the number of participants. There are specific qualifications needed in order to be eligible for play. For more information, contact Reunion at 770-967-8300. Reunion will also host a Super Bowl party Sunday starting at 5 p.m. complete with food and drinks. The game is set to kick-off at 6:25 p.m.

For more info, call 770-967-8300 ext. 78. Reunion asks that you do not bring any outside beverages.

Those interested in running or field events will have an opportunity to register with Jefferson Parks and Recreation.

Registration will run until Feb. 19 and the season will run March 3 through May 17. The age control date is Dec. 31, 2014. The cost is $80; non-city residents will be charged $115. The team uniform will be provided. A parent/team meeting will be held on Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. and practices will be held on Mondays and Thursdays. For more information, visit jeffersonrec.com or call at 706-367-5116.

Area teams were forced to reschedule Jan. 28 games to today. Jackson County Comprehensive High School will host Morgan County in a Pink Out. Check jcpantherathletics. com for times. A silent auction will also be held by the basketball booster club. Jefferson will travel to Union County; the Lady Dragons will compete at 6 p.m. and the boys game is set to tip-off at 7:30 p.m.

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RISING TO THE TOP

Jefferson remains undefeated in region play; Lady Dragons continue to develop youngsters

BY KYLE FUNDERBURK

For The Paper

A double-double by Tay Taylor and an 18-point night for Roc Young was more than enough for the No. 7-ranked Jefferson High School boys’ basketball team Friday night.

Jefferson (15-5, 6-0) led 16-1 after the end of the first quarter against Social Circle High School and that dominance continued until the final whistle for a 71-27 win.

“I thought we played really well, especially the starters,” head coach Bolling DuBose said. “They did a great job on both ends of the floor attacking the baskets. I was interested to see, after our last meeting with them, if we were going to get after them on defense and I think we did.”

The Dragons opened the game scoring 10 points before Social Circle could get on the board. The Redskins made a free throw with 3:23 to go in the first quarter but that would be their last point until the 6:55 mark in the second quarter. By halftime the Dragons led 36-11 after Social Circle snapped a 36-7 run in the final two minutes of the first half.

Social Circle was never able to get closer than that. In the second half, the Dragons outscored the Redskins 35-16.

Jefferson’s starters only played about 16 minutes of the game together.

In that time, Taylor was able to record a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Roc Young led the team in scoring with 18 points.

“Tay always does a good job offensively. There are times where he is our best rebounder and there are times where he’s not but tonight I think he did a really good job on the boards,” DuBose said. “I felt like Roc Young played a good game, too. He shoots three pointers really well so he was able to get guys to back off of him and he did a good job attacking the basket,” he said.

Twelve different players ended up scoring for Jefferson behind Young and Taylor.

Conner McCollough scored nine points and had four steals. Satchel Turpin scored eight points and grabbed six rebounds with four steals.

“We spread the scoring around tonight and we had a lot of guys make shots,” DuBose said. “They played hard and sometimes when you put the

guys in that don’t get to play a whole lot it can get sloppy.”

They return home this Friday against Riverside Military Academy at 7 p.m.

LADY DRAGONS The outcome was never in question for Jefferson High School’s girls’ basketball team Friday night. The Dragons led 18-0 after the first quarter against Social Circle High School and won by a final score of 65-10.

“We didn’t expect the game to get out of hand that fast,” said head coach Jason Gibson. “We wanted to work on things that we want to get better at and not get caught playing at a lower level of intensity.”

Jefferson (14-7, 4-1) started the game with a 21-0 run before Social Circle finally scored 59 seconds into the second quarter. The Lady Dragons ended the first half with a 16-2 run to take a 36-4 lead into halftime.

The run went all the way through the third quarter as the Dragons had another shutout quarter, giving them a 49-4 lead.

Social Circle wouldn’t score again until the 5:40 mark in the fourth quarter. Jefferson extended their run at that point to 29-2.

From there, Jefferson remained dominant and outscored Social Circle 16-6.

Twelve different players scored for the Dragons. Throughout the game, Gibson kept the strategy of switching out the entire lineup in the middle of each half and the production never ceased.

“I feel like we have a lot of different kids that could be labeled as a starter,” Gibson said. “We tell them all the time to not get caught up in who starts.”

The teams leading scorers were a part of different sets - they are also both freshmen. Abbie Franklin, who started the game, had 10 points and five steals.

Hope Forrester came off the bench as part of Jefferson’s second lineup and had 10 points with five rebounds.

The two scorers behind them were also part of the Dragons second lineup.

Allison Patrick scored nine points and grabbed five rebounds while Chandler Bragg had eight points.

The Lady Dragons return home this Saturday against AAA North Hall at 6 p.m.

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Allison Patrick attempts an open shot against Social Circle.

GWINNETT BRAVES HAVE STRONG PITCHERS FROM FARM SYSTEM LOOKING FOR STARTING ROLE

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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The Gwinnett Braves open the 2014 in April on the road and the team has a number of high-profile athletes working their way up the system for a spot on the roster.

The strength of any good baseball team usually comes from its pitching staff and the Braves will have a tough decision to make as they have a talent laden pool of athletes to choose from to lead them on the mound.

Lucas Sims of the Rome Braves has been nominated as one of the best pitchers in the minors. A first-round pick in 2012, Sims allows a homerun every 36 innings, making him one of

the best prospects for Atlanta. He’s nearly perfected the curve and fastball, although there is room for improvement in his changeup. He has the potential to reach 97 mph but usually makes his money in the lower 90s.

Gus Schlosser has been noted as one of the most underrated players in the league and is finally starting to get the recognition he deserves. For starters, Schlosser is a sidearmer, which is a rare. Schlosser has proven he can deliver; he was used as a reliever in 2011 and struck out more than one batter per inning while keeping a very small percentage of walks.

Schlosser was rewarded as a starter full time in 2012. In 2013 he remained in the driver’s seat, this time in the

High-A Carolina League. Typically he is better at striking out right-handed pitchers but has had his fair share of success with the lefties. Some scouts believe he could see the bullpen of a major league organization but are indecisive on whether or not he will be able to compete as a starter with the big boys.

Kyle Kubitza has been watching his stock rise over the last two years.

He went from 73 walks in 2012 to 80 in 2013; he’ll be valuable guy who can load the bases when needed. With 12 home runs last year, Kubitza could add more value to his game if he adds more home runs. He is also pretty solid on defense which adds more oomph to his game.

HAHN

Continued from 1B Hahn was also selected as a member of the Super Six by the Gwinnett Daily Post last year.

Despite her talent, Hahn has chosen to forgo playing tennis in college in order to focus on her academics at the University of Georgia. Although she won’t pick up a racquet in college, she’ll have plenty of memories to relish in, including battling back in the semifinals her sophomore year against North Gwinnett as her grandfather passed away.

“I was playing line one singles and my first set didn’t go so well. I wasn’t having a good day and my parents were out of town visiting my grandfather

who was ill. I fought back in the second set and it was another close one. My coach came out and told me to do it for my grandfather and I had no idea what he meant,” Hahn said.

The next thing I knew, I won the third set 3-2 fairly quickly and we pulled out of that to go to the finals. Little did I know my grandfather passed away during the second set. I played for him and that was a match to remember.”

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Antonio was able to make it to the finals for the first in his career,” Powers said. “They are both wrestling really well when it matters the most.”

Charles Allen and Messineo finished second while Connor Crump placed third, Zak Evans finished fifth and Jacob Love finished in sixth place.

JCCHS will rest up for a long area meet Friday and Saturday and the stakes will be high to make it to sectionals. Powers said they’ll key in on a few things during practice to make sure each wrestler is well prepared but likes their chances no matter how tough the competition is.

“I have no doubt that we’ll perform well this weekend. It’s our goal to advance eight wrestlers out of area. This is a tall task in our area but I believe it’s achievable. We just have to wrestle mentally and physically and we’ll be fine,” Powers said.

The Panthers’ busy week on the mat started Jan. 23 when Evan Breakspear, Aaron Sosebee and JT Wood were honored for senior night.

“Aaron and Evan both picked up wins but JT was unable to compete due to injury. All three will truly be missed and their accomplishments will not be forgotten,” said Powers.

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CHURCH NEWS First Baptist Church of Jefferson announces the addition of a Sunday morning contemporary worship service called REACH. The REACH services will begin on Sunday, Feb. 2, and shall begin prompting at 10:50 a.m.

Services will be inside the church annex of First Baptist Church of Jefferson, located at 246 Washington St. Dress is casual and is a worship service designed for everyone.

Come and join the many who have embraced this exciting new worship service that begins Sunday, Feb. 2, at 10:50 a.m. sss What does faith look like?

Beginning Feb. 2, Arbor Pointe Church in Hoschton invites you to join them on Sunday mornings in a study on the Biblical book of James. “Faith + Action” will be a five-week series that focuses on the instruction to accompany beliefs with actions. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in the Worship Center, located at Towne Center Parkway. For more information, visit www. arborpointe.org. Download the worship message podcast from iTunes.

Arbor Pointe Church is located in Hoschton Towne Center.

For more information, visit www.arborpointe.org or contact the Rev. Brad Greene at brad@arborpointe.org or 770272-6778. sss The Primetimers Senior Group will be having lunch Bingo at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan 31, in the Fellowship Hall of Hoschton United Methodist Church, located at 12 Mulberry Street. Call the church office at 706- 654-1422 or visit www. hoschtonumc.com sss Arbor Pointe Church invites middle and high school students to the church each Wednesday night from 6-7:30 p.m. This is an energetic, engaging time to grow closer to God and one another. For more information, contact the church at 770-272-6778 or email youth@arborpointe.org. sss The Senior Adults of Northeast Church will gather for the first covered dish luncheon of 2014at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6. Country gospel music artist Freddie Smith will present the program.

The Senior Adult Planning Committee of Jack and Shirley Chalmers, Mike and Becky Gerald and Barbara B Gordy has also lined up other luncheon dates and special activities.

Contact Jack Chalmers at 706654-3205 or 404-321-1330.

Northeast Church is located at 2001 Cherry Drive in Braselton. sss The Church of Hoschton extends an open invitation to all children birth through 5th grade. On Feb. 9 at 6 p.m., The Church of Hoschton Kidz will have a special service for all these kids. We will talk about how God has shown His love to us. We hope you will join us to learn about the most special love there is. We will have great music, snacks, a craft and an awesome Bible study. Tuesday, Feb. 11, is the next Tuesday’s Bible study. We will be studying Galatians chapter 2 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 16 is Love Thy Neighbor, Pack a Pew and High Attendance Day in Sunday School. Everyone is invited to join The Church of Hoschton for these events. For more information, contact Pastor Cory Sexton at the church 706-654-8415 or on his cell at 678-234-9408. sss New Liberty United Methodist Church extends a warm welcome to all visitors.

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Farah Bohannon The Paper

Tammy Babb and Bruce Yates were announced by master of ceremony Jeff Killip as the People’s Choice Award during Saturday’s Dancing with the Stars – Jackson County Style! Below: Emily Wilbanks and Andy Garrison danced to an Elvis Presley tune.

Dancing with the Stars – Jackson County Style! entertains appreciative and enthusiastic crowd

By FARAH BOHANNON

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An event that can entertain hundreds of people and raise funds for organizations that benefit the community can easily be considered a success. Fortunately, the first Dancing With The Stars – Jackson County Style! event was a win-win situation thanks to the talented dancers, charming Master of Ceremony and judges, generous sponsors and eager spectators who donated to not only the Jackson County Arts Council but also to participating nonprofits.

Partnering with the arts council were dancers who competed on behalf of their charitable organizations: Main Street Jefferson, Habitat for Humanity, Jefferson High School Marching Band, Jefferson Community Theater, Jefferson Lions Club and the Jackson County Boys and Girls Clubs.

Bruce Yates and Tammy Babb were the People’s Choice winners while Ashley Ware and Lou Solis were the winners according to the judges. A great time was had by all.

Tickets had sold out fast, so the Jefferson Civic Center was bustling with individuals old and young, ready to be entertained by some of Jackson County’s finest. Thanks to Jan Webster Catering, attendees enjoyed a delicious buffet with various cheeses, breads, vegetables, spicy meatballs, pork tenderloin and bite-sized desserts. Beer, wine and coffee were also available.

Once everyone completed their meals and mingling, Teddie Lohmeier warmly welcomed everyone to the Dancing With The Stars – Jackson County Style! event. Lohmeier was thrilled to see the room full of people eager to watch the show and she said is excited to see where the funds will take the Jackson County Arts Council.

“The Jackson County Arts Council will use their share to fund the free, county-wide middle and high school art show ‘Celebrate The Arts’ in March,” said Lohmeier. She also mentioned that the other organizations involved in this event will use their funds to continue serving the community.

Lohmeier then introduced the Master of Ceremony Jeff Killip, who then introduced the judges. Linda Foster, executive director of the Jackson County Family Connection, Greg Perry, head of Commerce’s Perry Law Firm, and Cathy Skidmore, owner of Jefferson’s Broadway Arts Center, served as the judges.

Foster was a professional dancer and dance instructor for many years of her life until she retired, while Perry is a veteran judge of beauty contests. Skidmore has more than 20 years of dance and choreography experience so the trio was all highly qualified to judge the dancers based on their moves, expressions, transitions and more.

“Star” Don Lohmeier and “Pro” Kelly Loggins (at right) were up first and wowed the crowd with a dance that was both sweet and elegant. The judges all agreed that Lohmeier kept up quite well with Loggins, who teaches dance at the Broadway Arts Center. The pair donned huge smiles as the judges continued to complement their performance, and it seemed as though the audience enjoyed this dance to kick-off the evening. They were dancing for the Jefferson Lions Club.

“I’m impressed that a guy as old as you kept up with an experienced dancer like Ms. Loggins,” said Perry, jokingly.

Lohmeier retired as a major in the United States Marine Corps and then added careers in teaching and aerial photography. He is a hus-

band, fathe, and grandfather and is an active member of the community. Loggins is a professional event planner and experienced dancer.

“Star” Paul Brown and “Pro” Kim Sellers, dancing for Jackson County Habitat for Humanity, (at right) were up next with a dance that started out slow and ended with a bang. It was a huge hit with the audience and judges because the transition from the slow song and dance to the fast-paced song and dance was unexpected and a lot of fun.

“At first I thought that the dance was a little slow.

But when you all did the quick costume and song change, the pace really picked up and it was a lot of fun to watch. It was great,” said Foster.

Sellers said she was proud of her partner because of how far he came.

“When we first started practicing, we had a few awkward moments from time to time, but Paul really grasped all of the moves and has done great,” said Sellers.

Brown has been a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity for 18 years. He is currently the director of the Jackson County Habitat for Humanity program, so he danced to support affordable housing in Jackson County. He is a proud husband, father and grandfather.

Kim Sellers has an extensive dance and film background and owns Commerce School of Dance with her husband.

“Star” Andy Garrison and “Pro” Emily Wilbanks were third in line with a fun-loving dance to one of Elvis Presley’s popular songs.

Garrison has theatrical background and talent, so the judges were blown away by the performance. Their dance told an adorable story of a man attempting to sweep a woman off of her feet.

“Your theatre background really showed in your dance,” said Skidmore.

“Your facial expressions were incredible and I enjoyed the story that your dance told.”

Garrison is a very active community volunteer and member of the First Baptist Church in Jefferson. He is also President/CEO of the Garrison Company, a consulting group. As president of the Jefferson Community Theater, he is committed to promoting the performing arts in Jackson County. He also participates in the Haints and Saints Halloween event.

Wilbanks is an experienced dancer and choreographer as well as director of dance at Claudia’s Dance Academy in Flowery Branch. She graduated from Brenau University with a degree in dance performance.

“Star” Lou Solis and “Pro” Ashley Ware, winners of Dancing With The Stars -- Jackson County Style, began their performance with a jail jumpsuit-clad Ware entering the stage from a different angle.

Their dance to “Jailhouse Rock” also told a story – which was a huge hit with the judges and the audience – which began with Ware as the jailbird and ended with Solis handcuffed to a small wooden chair. It kept the audience and judges laughing and waiting for the next thing

to happen.

“Lou, I see a whole new side to you. You’ve now got a ‘dancing face’ that you’ve got down pat. The dance was wonderful, the expressions were awesome, and the costume change was a great touch,” said Foster.

Solis is a U.S. Army veteran and has an extensive background in security and law enforcement. He is Braselton’s assistant chief of police and supports the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County. He is also a proud husband and father.

Ware is an experienced dancer, actress and educator.

She is the dance and drama instructor at the East Jackson Comprehensive High School as well as an instructor at the Broadway Arts Center. She and her husband, Keith, are also independent AdvoCare distributors.

Up next was “Star” Tammy Babb and “Pro” Bruce Yates. Their dance won the People’s Choice vote and included lots of adorable props such as sparkly hearts and a kissing booth. They began with an elegant waltz and sped things up at the end with a more fast-paced song.

“Tammy, as someone with absolutely no dance experience, you did a great job. You kept up with Bruce and really impressed me,” said Foster.

Babb is a proud wife, mother and grandmother as well as an active member of the Living Word Worship Center. She is the branch manager and administrative assistant at the Mountain Valley Community Bank.

Yates is a champion shag dancer and retired administrator from the Jackson County School System. He also currently serves on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners.

Last but certainly not least, “Star” Joe Godfrey and “Pro” Lianne Killip (at left) finalized the couples dances with a hiphop routine with strobe lights and glow sticks. It was a great finale that had the audience dancing, clapping and swinging around their glow sticks.

“I thought this was a really fun dance and it made myself and the audience want to get down and party with you guys,” said Skidmore.

Godfrey is co-owner of Restore Pros and Indoor Comfort in Jefferson. He is a proud husband and father and danced to support the Jefferson High School marching band.

Killip is a senior at Jefferson High School and a four-year veteran of the JHS Marching Band Color Guard. She is an avid dancer and teaches at Dancefx in Athens. She will attend Valdosta State University in the fall.

After a brief intermission, the audience was seated for the entertainment portion of the evening. This included dances and performances by some of the community’s most talented -- Commerce School of Dance Senior Company, EJCHS Dynamite Dancers, Jackson County Boys & Girls Steppers, Jim & Charlotte Williams and Broadway Arts Center Dancers.

It was an excellent mix of styles that had the audience dancing in their seats and on their feet.

The evening concluded with the awards ceremony where the judge’s choice winners, Lou Solis and Ashley Ware, were presented with their beautiful trophies as well as the people’s choice winners, Bruce Yates and Tammy Babb.

All in all, it was a night to remember. Stay tuned for next year’s date as the arts council is already committed to making Dancing with the Stars – Jackson County Style! an annual event.

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Sweet treat tips

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Lunch and learn slated at Crawford W. Long Museum

Savory Spoon to showcase art Lisa Doster is dedicated to promoting small businesses.

The Jefferson artist and owner of Art for Paws is well known for her pet and people portraits. Her work can be seen at Braselton Gallery on Frances Street in Braselton and she does a thriving business in commissioned portraits.

But she wants to do more.

She has teamed up with five local businesses to promote them and the arts in Jackson and Clarke counties.

The businesses are Braselton Gallery, Dog Gone Cute Grooming in Hoschton, Pawtropolis in Bogart and Athens, Mama’s 5 Sons Restaurant in Jefferson and The Savory Spoon in Jefferson.

The work of Braselton Gal-

lery artists will be on rotating display at both restaurants and patrons of the other businesses will find deals and discounts made possible by the group effort.

To kick off the partnership, The Savory Spoon will host a Valentine Celebration from 5-9 p.m.on Saturday, Feb.1. The community is invited to come and enjoy the delightful dishes created by Chef Josh Aaron and experience the offerings of Braselton Gallery artists. Paintings, pottery, jewelry and more will be on display and diners will have the opportunity to talk with the artists about their work.

For more information or reservations, contact Lisa Doster at 706-983-0891.

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Lisa Doster is helping promote the arts and local small businesses with a Feb. 1 kickoff at The Savory Spoon.

Special discounts will be offered to customers of Dog Gone Cute Grooming and Pawtropolis offered solely

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Community Happenings Braselton Library hosts ‘Reading with Ringling Bros. Learn what it takes to soar on the flying trapeze or just what goes into those cream pies that the clowns throw by joining Rob Ringling, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Ambassador of Laughter, for some serious fun from 4-5 p.m. on Jan. 31, at the Braselton Municipal Building located at 5040 Highway 53. He is no class clown, but is certain to add amusement to a special 30-minute circus storytime, which will encourage children not only to read, but also to discover, dream and learn.

The library event is free and open to the public. The library reading program is easy and fun for kids to participate. The best part is that kids can earn a free circus ticket by simply doing their library reading. Children from ages 2-12 enroll with the librarian, who will give kids everything to start their library reading.

Visit www.ReadingwithRingling.com.

Second annual Shadow Shuffle 5K. West Jackson Intermediate School is having the 5K on Saturday, Feb. 1, starting at 2 p.m. All proceeds will be used to purchase instructional materials for West Jackson Intermediate School classrooms. To register for the race, runners can go to the school’s website at http:// www.jackson.k12.ga.us/wji/. Adult registrations are $20 each and students are $5. There is a small processing fee since all registrations will be online this year. Sponsors are also needed; Call the school at 706-654-2044.

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Braselton Woman’s Club. The community club will meet at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Country Inn & Suites, located at 925 Highway 124 in Braselton.

Guest speaker will be Debra Swantek, owner of the Braselton Gallery, located at 36 Frances St., in downtown Braselton. Debra will be introducing several artisans who will have their work on display. Everyone is invited to attend and light refreshments will be served.

Questions? Call Jo Longo at 706-6549266.

The annual Friends of the Jefferson Library book sale. The book sale will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Jefferson Civic Center. Thousands of adults’ and children’s hardbacks and paperbacks will be available at low prices. A special preview night will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, for Friends of the Library members. For more information on the book sale or joining Friends of the Library, call the library at 706-367-8012.

Winter Wine Fest. Jefferson Downtown Development Authority is hosting Winter Wine Fest from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Crawford W. Long Museum. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 per couple. Your ticket purchase enters you in a drawing for a Bed & Breakfast Escape to Chateau Elan. The package includes an overnight stay at

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Crawford W. Long Museum is offering a “Sweet Treat Tips” Lunch and Learn program for the community on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Sue Quinn, owner of Ferranti’s Cakery, will demonstrate cake decorating techniques. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample the cake after decorating is completed. The event will be held upstairs at the Museum from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the program beginning at noon.

Ferranti’s Cakery, located on the public square in downtown Jefferson, just celebrated a one year anniversary having officially opened on Dec. 3, 2012. The Cakery is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Saturday hours will be expanded beginning in March. The small family named bakery utilizes award winning recipes from a late aunt. Everything is baked from scratch at the shop and custom orders are available. Cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pastries, coffee, tea and other beverages are available for purchase. Valentine specials include ganache hearts, heart cookie pops and chocolate covered strawberries.

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The Cakery hosted the Historic Cemetery tour and the Winter Wine Fest last year and will be competing in the 2014 CASA event and providing desserts for the second annual Winter Wine Fest again this year.

The quarterly lunch and learn program is a free program for the community. Those who attend may bring lunch or pre-order a bag lunch for $5. Call the Museum at 706-367-5307 to order lunch or confirm attendance no later than Tuesday, Feb. 4. Lunch can be pre-paid with a credit card over the phone or stop by the museum at 28 College St., to pay with cash or check.

Peace Place Fire & Ice annual Ball . Set for Feb. 8 at the Winder Community Center, the event is a fundraiser for Peace Place, the shelter serving victims of domestic abuse. The event is a dinner buffet with silent auction and a 50/50 raffle as well as a jewelry raffle. Enjoy dancing and a cash bar. Admission if $50 per person or $90 per couple.

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Food distribution for Barrow families. The Barrow Ministry Village will be hosting a food distribution for the County’s children and families in need at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9., at River Hills Church at 416 Argonne Road in Winder. Income and eligibility requirements apply, no documentation needed. Bring your own bag/box. Contact Matt Guthas at mguthas@barrowministryvillage.org.

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Fiance’s honeymoon expectations turn into a turnoff Dear John: My fiance makes sexual comments in every conversation we have.

Lately, I am so uninterested in sex, mainly because of his preoccupation with it. He also thinks our honeymoon is going to be a 24hour “you-know-what” fest, which it’s not.

After all, there is so much else we can do on our honeymoon. Can you tell me how to gently ask him to quit mentioning sex every two minutes?

It’s not like he doesn’t get enough already. — Hoping He’ll Cool Down, in Seattle Dear Cool Down: Like many grooms, he is making the assumption that both of you will perform indescribable feats of fancy never before tried by other humans.

He forgets two things.

First, the emotional stress that takes place in the weeks preceding the wedding will take its toll on both of you, whether he wants to admit it or not.

Second, as you already know, most men talk the talk but few have the

John Gray physical stamina to walk the walk: In other words, the duration of his lovemaking may extend to no more than two or perhaps three times on any given night.

Your real issue with him is how to get him to keep his fantasies to himself, and then share them with you behind the closed doors of your bridal suite.

Suggest to him that he not give away his dreams for the two of you, but that each day prior to the wedding, he write them down.

Then, on your wedding night, you can read them together — and determine which ones will become a reality.

If he still doesn’t get it, let him know that the nonstop sex chat is a turnoff. Say it in this manner: “Honey,

I love being with you, and it’s more of a turn on to me if you talk about sex when we are about to be intimate.

If you talk about it a lot at other times, it makes it less special for me.”

A man invariably is going to take a woman’s lead on issues of intimacy because his primary goal is always to satisfy her romantic needs.

Dear John: I have a single lady friend in her 50s who is seeing her second cousin who is married.

She is confused about whether to continue this relationship. They only see each other a couple times a year and don’t live in the same state.

I don’t want to see her get hurt. What should she do?

— Hoping to Help, in Hartford, Conn.

Dear Help: Your friend may want to consider the fact that when someone starts an affair before ending his or her current relationship, everyone has the potential of getting hurt.

It’s never good to leap into another relationship before

first taking the time to consider what one truly wants from a primary partnership.

By taking this essential first step, he can then make a heartfelt decision to either separate from his current partner so that both of them may be freed up to find the happiness they seek, or they can reestablish the relationship under terms that they both agree upon.

If they choose to separate, he then needs to take the time to date many people so that he can fine-tune his relationship needs and also determine areas in which he may have to compromise.

Finally, should he then realize that your friend is indeed his soul mate, he can come to her with a clear conscience and an open heart.

Dear John: I’m a 17-yearold girl with an 18-year-old boyfriend.

Alan’s friends are losers. By this, I mean they all drink excessively and do drugs. I want better for us than that.

Our most recent argu-

WORKING IT OUT

ment was over whether Alan and I should go with them to get drugs. I threatened to leave him.

He called me a name that made me so mad that I spit in his face. He then put his arm around my neck and choked me so hard I almost blacked out.

To make long story short, I went to the police and reported it. Now I’m not supposed to talk to him, but I do.

Should I stay and work this out, or will the violence just get worse? — Any Hope? in Philadelphia Dear Any Hope: OK, let’s put things in perspective: The guy you love hangs with people you consider losers, he shows you little or no respect, takes illegal drugs, calls you names and tried to strangle you.

Hello? What makes you think you deserve this? I think you know that you deserve better.

If he hangs with losers, it’s because he doesn’t have the self-esteem to move beyond them. If you hang with him, this says a lot about you as well.

Please, do yourself a favor. Walk away from this situation.

If he indeed wants a loving, caring relationship with you, he will prove it — by treating you with the respect you deserve, and by associating with people both of you can respect, and those that can and will respect him.

The best relationships succeed when faced by real tests of endurance. This is one of those times. If he rises to the occasion, that’s great. If not, know that you can, without him.

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

If you have a question, write to John in care of this newspaper or by email by going to www.marsvenus. com. All questions are kept anonymous. To find out more about John Gray and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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*Home Improvement *Instruction *Landscaping *Misc Services *Painting & Papering *Plumbing *Pressure Washing *Remodeling & Repairs *Roofing *Welding

*Accounting *Adult Care *Carpentry *Catering *Childcare *Cleaning *Computer Services *Construction *Electricians *Firewood *Grading & Hauling *Handyman

The Paper Thursday, January 30, 2014

Jobs Accounting Adult Care, Help Wanted

Child Care, Help Wanted Construction Dental Domestic Education Financial General Sales Agents Maintenance Management Medical Misc. Help Wanted Office/Clerical Part Time Help Wanted Poultry Production Professional Restaurant Help Security Technical Trades Truck Drivers Warehouse

Stuff *Antiques/Collectibles *Appliances *Auctions *Bicycles *Building Supplies *Cemetery Lots For Sale *Christmas Trees *Coins & Jewelry *Computers *Furniture *Guns *Heavy Equipment *Household Items *Lawn Equipment *Livestock *Misc. For Sale *Musical Instruments *Office Equipment *Pets & Supplies

*Sporting Equipment *Tickets *Wanted To Buy *Yard Sale *Yard Sale - Out Of Area

Homes & Real Estate

Acreage for Sale Business for Sale Business Property for Sale Condominiums for Sale Farms & Farm Land House for Sale - Hall House For Sale - Surrounding Investment Property Lake Home for Sale Lake Property for Sale Lots for Sale Mobile Homes for Sale Mountain Property Real Estate Wanted Surrounding Counties Vacation Property

Homes - Rental Apartments - Furnished Apartments - Unfurnished Business Property For Rent Condominiums for Rent Duplexes For Rent Houses for Rent - Furnished Houses for Rent - Unfurnished Lake Home for Rent Mobile Homes for Rent *Roommates Wanted Rooms for Rent Vacation Property for Rent *Wanted to Rent

Wheels

*All Terrain Vehicles *Antique Cars/Trucks *Auto Parts *Auto & Trucks Wanted *Autos for Sale *Four Wheel Drives *Import Cars *Motorcycles *Sport-Utility Vehicles *Tractor Trailers *Trucks *Vans

Recreation *Boats & Marine *RV’s/Travel Trailers

Apr 2013

Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm

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

Email your resume and letter of interest including salary requirements to: hr@ gainesvilletimes.com No phone calls please.

EOE/M/H Aggressive Concrete Salesman Needed Email: andystrangegrading@ gmail.com Apply: 2820 Barrett Road Fax: 770-534-5361 Me Sell Cemetery Property?

Are You Crazy!

Let me show you how to make a great income and help people at the same time. Must have clean background, good transportation and drug free. Call Danny, 770287-8227

Office/Clerical

Restaurant Help

Administrative Assistant: Flowery Branch, GA Eagle Ranch, one of Georgia’s largest Christian children’s homes, is seeking a part-time (25 hours/week) administrative assistant for its Counseling Department. This position will include tasks related to assisting families visiting the Ranch for intake and counseling as well as helping counseling staff with scheduling, reporting and record keeping functions, Candidate should have excellent people management and relationship skills. Requirements include a high school diploma, proficiency in technology such as Microsoft Office and experience with, or ability to learn, database type software programs.

For a complete job description and application instructions, visit EagleRanch.org

8 FOOD SERVICE WORKERS needed for La Cabana Mexican Restaurant, Inc. #2, Helen, GA for temp. work from 03/01/201412/31/2014. 2 mo.

Mexican cuisine exp. required. $8.15 hr. no O/T, 9am-6pm, WedSun. Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, brewing coffee or tea, and serve customers. Send resume to Rodolfo Valadez@ fax 706-878-0079 or lacabanano2@ yahoo.com Job#GA8150099.

Ad paid by an E.O.E.

Maintenance Gen. Maintenance trim grass & weeds using motorized equipment; garbage disposal. $9.00/hr. Call 770-967-6143. FT & PT

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. SCHOOL NURSE CLINIC POSITION Lanier Elementary/Hall County Schools: RN/LPN Only 6.5 hours day/183 days on school calendar with benefits. Prior experience (preferably pediatric) required. Fax resume to: Mamie Coker, RN, BSN@770-533-4015 or online @Hallco.org

Misc. Help Wanted

THE TIMES SINGLE COPY & HOME DELIVERY DEPARTMENTS are seeking independent contractors for future route delivery in HALL & THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES. Must be 18 or older w/ valid driver’s license & insured vehicle. Must be able to work early morning hours. Must have reliable vehicle and backup substitute.

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

Cash paid daily. Call Mr. Lewis. 678-971-5302 Asplundh Tree Expert Co. seeks Exp’d. Tree Crew Foreman & Exp’d.

Tree Climber. Call George 706-466-5490 DO YA! DO YA! DO YA! Wanna Dance!! No Exp Needed. Call Sunny, 770-536-3759 Top of Gainesville FULL-TIME LOCAL ROUTE DRIVERS AND HELPERS! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!!

No Experience needed.

Company Vehicle Provided. Must be 21 and up w/valid License.

Make on Average $18.99/hr. Call for interview. 678-456-9190 ROUTE-SALES/ DELIVERY Clean driving record, hvy lifting, man. trans exp., local routes. Fax resume/work history: 770-534-0093 or email: cs@highlandmountain water.com

*Requires payment in advance.

P/T Office Assistant.

Responsibilities to include A/P, A/R, scheduling and provide back-up for office manager. Qualifications: must have accounting experience, be detail oriented and able to multi-task. Computer literate in MS Office, Outlook & QuickBooks.

Hours 3 days a week, 8-5. Drug screen/ background check required. Qualified only apply. Email cover letter and resume to pganyard@ protech-fire.net.

No phone calls please.

Production LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER IN 2014 Select Staffing is now hiring for several positions near you!

Production Warehouse Buford, Gainesville, Pendergrass and Winder areas Seeking several candidates for longterm, temporary assignments working in production warehouse environments. Must be willing to work various shifts. Pay: $7.50-$9/hr.

Several shifts available.

Bilingual Spanish a plus.

Call 770-271-1738 today!

Experienced Production Line Assemblers Gainesville area Assembly of power tools using pneumatic hand tools. Requires excellent quality workmanship, attention to detail, ability to speak, read, and write English, and ability to read assembling instructions.

Criminal background check and drug screen required. Employer participates on E-Verify Program. Apply online now at www. selectstaffing.com, then call 770-536-1122 to book an appt.

Pay: $10/hour. 304 Pearl Nix Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501 Machine Operators Flowery Branch area Requires at least 1 year exp, and warehouse manufacturing exp.

Must have ability to speak, read, and write English, lift up to 50lbs, work with high temperatures, and stand for full shift. 1st shift 7a4p, 2nd shift 4p-11p, 3rd shift 11p-7a. Weekend overtime available. Call 770-271-1738- Buford area, or 770-536-1122Gainesville area.

Chef Wanted Busy North Georgia Wedding Venue Chef or sous chef ready for new opportunity, growth and creativity Send resume and salary require to rwwc71@ gmail.com

Trades Commercial Cabinet co. seeks experienced CNC Operators 1st and 2nd shifts available. Contact Brannon 770-9322226 ext. 111 or email Tex_Bduncan@gmx.com Drug Free Workplace DIESEL/TRAILER MECHANIC F/T position. Must have own tools. Min 1 yr proven diesel/heavy equipt experience required. Salary based on exp. 770-853-8669

Truck Drivers Better home time.

BETTER PAY *CDL-A with Experience Req *Flatbed-Hauling Aluminum *$1500 Sign-on Bonus *Local/Regional Route *No Weekends *$55k Yearly Average *Full Benefits start at $25 Weekly AIM Integrated Logistics

Call 877-978-0256 Visit www.aimntls. com/25 Busy Concrete Company has Mixer Truck Driving Positions available for CDL Class B Drivers with 2yrs experience.

Local jobs in Jefferson and Athens with great starting pay and benefit packages.

Call Mel 800-448-2830

CDL DRIVER NEEDED. Clean MVR, local deliveries, truss delivery a plus. 770-271-1347 HIRING BLITZ – COMPANY EXPANDING: OTR REGIONAL DRIVING POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE! Seeking drivers with Class A CDL for OTR Regional driving positions.

Full benefits package offered along with vacation pay. All late model equipment, competitive wages, 24 hour dispatch, home most weekends and a $2000 sign-on bonus.

Call 270-733-4909 for more information or email your resume to Christina@ moormantrans.net to start your new career!!!

OTR TRUCK DRIVER Dahlonega, GA. pulling refrigerated freight in S.E. Home on weekends.

706-429-6116

Stuff Appliances WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507

WASHER/DRYER Whirlpool. Hvy duty.

Exc Cond. $250.

770-891-8574 Washer/Dryers Stoves & Refrig.

Mattresses.

Refrig $125-$550.

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

678-714-0493

Cemetery Lots for Sale 4 Cemetery Plots Memorial ParkFloral Garden section.

770-654-3048

Furniture Corner Bench solid oak with Table and lighted Hutch. $750/obo. 770532-6642

LIVING RM SUITE. 3 pc $700; Bdrm Suite- King. $600; Plus Other Items!

678-316-1392

Misc. For Sale PIERCE’S PINE STRAW - Open Daily 8am-4pm.

Weather permitting .

We will Not Be Undersold.

Quality For Quality!

1507 Martin Luther King Blvd., Gainesville, GA Across from The Tire Barn. $2.75 per bale.

Deliver $3.25 per bale Spreading Available.

We also have grade #1 for $3 per bale.

678-617-0403 770-536-4005 PORTABLE GENERATOR-6.5hp, overhead valves, 3250 watts, low oil alert, 120V & 12VDC. New, still in box. $250. 404-406-8981

Pets & Supplies

SHETLAND - CKC. 1 male, 2 fem. 7wks. old.

Parents on site. Ready for new home Jan. 31st. $400/ea. randycrystal peck@yahoo.com 770-533-3215; 678-4774508 YORKIES- Small, adorable, 2 males, 2 females. Registered.

Health guaranteed. 770539-9266

Sporting Equipment TREADMILL- Sears I-Fit, programmable, space saver. Exc Cond. $400.

706-867-5468

Homes-Rentals ApartmentsFurnished

Condominiums For Rent 3BR/2BA Lake Shadow Condo. $900/mo.

1BR $700/mo; 2BR /2BA $800/mo. All w/Gar. 404-216-6399

Duplexes For Rent 1BR $525; 2BR $645; 3BR $695. Super Nice!

In City. 678-617-5073 N Hall -2BR/1.5BA Covered deck. $625/mo.

770-540-7571 PINE FOREST in Oakwood. 2BR/1BA $695mo. 770-287-1456

Houses For RentUnfurnished $298 Moves You In! $0 Application Fee Free Rent until March 1st 3BR/2BA Homes From$699 a month Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com EHO WAC 2BA/1BA convenient to I-85 in Braselton. Gas/ heat & electric. $600/ mo; $600 dep. No pets.

Serious inquiries only.

Call Linda at 706-6545717 or Chris at 770374-4384 Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com HOUSES & APTS. Avail in Gainesville & Hall Co. The Simpson Co. 770-532-9911 S. Hall 3/2. $875mo.

Butch Hodges Properties, Inc . 770540-0417

Lake Home For Rent

3BR/1BA $135/wk . We pay $100 mo twrds utils.

No pets. 770-289-9142 REDUCED RATE Free Rent Starting at $85/wk. N & S Hall & Gainesville.

770-534-7596

for as little as

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

Rooms For Rent

COACHMEN 2006 Popup Camper, perfect cond., used 4 times in 5 years, Asking $3,500.

Wife wouldn’t go. 706968-1347

Wheels

Motorcycles HARLEY DAVIDSON 2007- Fat Boy. Less than 2k miles, Asking $11,500 obo. 678-316-1171.

YAMAHA 2005 V-Star, like new, 7K miles, buy now for $3,000. All offers considered due to medical bills for pancreatic cancer. 706968-1347

Sport Utility Vehicles FORD 1999 Explorer Sport. 6cyl, dark blue, AT, AC, PW, PL, cruise, CD. New tires. Runs Good. 770-534-2083

Trucks CHEVY 2002 Silverado.

Vinyl seats & floor, 158k, Good Truck! Asking $5795/obo. 770-5279359 Dodge 1998 Dakota SLT 176,000 miles PB, PS,PW,PDL, ext cab.

Some dents, runs great. $3200. 706-219-2094 or lhk350@windstream.net TOYOTA 2006 Tacoma SR5, dark blue, 4 door, 102K, beautiful, full hitch, $12,000. 941483-0540

Antique Cars/Trucks CADILLAC 1987 Brougham. 4dr.

Restored. Asking $4500 (Retail: $8000); PONTIAC 1963 Bonneville. 4 dr. hardtop. 98% restored. $7000 (Retail: $17,000) 706-864-6657

Autos For Sale

BUICK 2001 Park Avenue, collector’s item, $6,000 firm.

678-455-9640 FORD 1988 F-150 Pickup. 4WD, FixerUpper. $400. 404-4068981

Import Cars HONDA 2004 Civic 2dr, 5spd manual, red with black interior. $4600.

Exc Cond. 770-540-1215 MERCEDES 2000. S-430. silver w/blk int., sunrf. loaded. 180K, $6500.

678-315-8069

$95wk. Furnished, all utils & cable. W/D. kitch. 770-561-0781

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RV’s/Travel Trailers

TOYOTA 2001 Avalon XLS, 139K miles, exc. cond., $5,500 obo.

941-400-0517

FORD 2004 T-BIRD. Burgundy, low mi, new tires, both tops. Loaded.

Very clean. $16,500. 770718-7850; 770-869-0020

Roommates Wanted

Sell it 6 ways

Mobile Homes For Sale

BENTLEY 2005 20ft pontoon on Lanier.

90hp Mercury. Low hours. $8900 OBO. 770287-0106

Mobile Homes For Rent

Spring Valley Apt 1Bed/1Bath $625/month Free Water- Gated Ready to move in 1858 Thompson Bridge Brandon Place Apt 2Bed/2Bath $675/month 1425 Brandon Place Move In Tomorrow!

678-779-2687

FOR SALE 2 Mobile Homes on 2.13 acres. Crystal Cove area off Hwy 53. Price reduced. 828-479-2315

Boats & Marine

1BR fully furn’d- Utils, cable, on deep water Lake Lanier. N. Hall area.

Dock included $700+ dep. 515-571-5640

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

Investement Property

Recreation

3BR/2BA Spacious lake front w/fireplace, 2 car gar. A Great Location! $1250mo. 678-779-6977

Apt. Blowout- Studio3bd. Glenn Cove Apts 770-536-0508

Acreage For Sale 3.02 Acres. East Hall Rd. Heavily wooded. Close to town. Good building site. $59k./obo. 770654-8176

Land Home Package off Price Rd. $4500 down (wac); $650/ mo. Call Bob’s Family Housing, 706-864-8665

1Bedroom furnished.

North side, close-in.

770-561-2110

ApartmentsUnfurnished

Homes & Real Estate

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Drug Free Workplace.

E.O.E.

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