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Budget hearings: Millage to be set soon The countdown is on for millage rates in Jackson County to be set, and the Jackson County Board of Commissioners will be convening a 6 p.m. Thursday public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2014 budget proposal.

Currently, the commission is considering the need for a .25-mill increase to help balance the county budget.

If the board determines the millage should be increased by a quarter of a mill, the millage rate for property owners in the unincorporated area would go to 8.860 and those in the incorporated areas would see their millage rate rise to 10.120 mills.

County Manager Kevin Poe, Finance Director Logan Propes and the county staff had drafted a budget proposal which would maintain the current budget but leave the county critically low on reserves. The county

would need to drain its fund balance below recommended levels with yet another year of declining tax digest values to weather.

However, commissioners discussed the financial outlook and Chairman Tom Crow made the motion to raise the millage rate by a maximum of .25 mills. Commissioners Jim Hix, Chas Hardy and Dwain Smith joined in supporting the motion. Commissioner Bruce Yates was not in attendance at the Sept. 16 meeting.

The Jackson County Republican Party is already taking aim at elected officials who may support a millage rate increase by asking for individuals to consider seeking elective office. However, Chairman Crow said on Sept. 26 that he has only received questions about the proposal. He said he had gotten no negative comments. “Overall very positive,”

he said in an email.

Commissioner Hix indicated on Sept. 25 that he had gotten only limited feedback.

“Most agreed that it may be necessary to maintain needed services,” said Hix, who indicated he has gotten “no feedback on curtailing any services.”

When contacted last week, Commissioner Hardy also indicated he had not yet gotten any citizen feedback.

Another public meeting on the county budget will be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10 so the millage rate can officially be set.

Other entities will also be convening to set their millage rates on which ad valorem taxes are based.

The Jefferson City Council, which has conducted several budget briefings, had been expected to consider the budget and millage

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rate during meeting next Monday, however, a 5 p.m. Thursday called meeting will be held.

According to City Manager John Ward, Mayor Jim Joiner will be out of town on Monday and he requested the meeting to be held when he can attend. Ward also noted that in Joiner’s absence, the mayor pro tem would preside, meaning the number of voting members would be only three since the District 5 post is currently vacant.

Jefferson is proposing that its millage rate remain the same.

The Jefferson City Schools Board of Education is proposing a millage rate hike and the Jackson County School System leadership was continuing to work with its budget to avoid an increase which may be inevitable due to state funding cuts and the impact of rising costs, most related to personnel.

JABA debate for Jefferson candidates set for Oct. 8 The Jefferson Area Business Association will host an Oct. 8 political debate for the contested Jefferson city elections.

Candidates for mayor, city council District 2 and District 5 and board of education District 4 have been invited to participate.

“The Jefferson Area Business Association is proud to be a part of Jefferson’s election process by hosting a political debate,” said Shawn Watson, president of JABA. “As the coordinator, it is my intention to host a fair and unbiased debate.”

According to Watson, Tom O’Rourke has been selected as the moderator and no candidates have objected.

Two candidates will have their names on the Nov. 5 Jefferson ballot for the District 5 post vacated by Roy Plott, who has qualified to run for mayor, with another individual being a certified write-in candidate.

Don Kupis and Doug Turco qualified with City Clerk and Election Superintendent Priscilla Murphy while Stan Beeco will be campaigning for Jefferson voters to write in his name for the council position.

Plott will be on the mayoral ballot with Darren E. Glenn.

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Authority taps former member as owner rep

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Hoschton welcomed in the fall season in festive style during last weekend’s Hoschton Fall Festival.

The popular Saturday morning parade, with Jeremy Maddox as grand marshal, drew a record number of participants and viewers. The festival included lots of musical entertainment, vendors peddling products as well as food, a Jump Right In 5K and competitions for people as well as pets. See more scenes including phtoos galleries from the Hoschton Fall Festival at ClickThePaper.com and on Page 7A.

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The Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority has retained a longtime authority member as its new owner’s management representative.

Bob Snipes, who served as deputy manager of Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County until his retirement last September, has been involved with the multi-county water supply reservoir project since the beginning. He was chairman of the original basin group which began exploring the possibility of a regional reservoir to meet future water needs.

The authority has talked about having its own representative in the past but never followed through on the idea.

Elton Collins, who chairs the finance committee of the authority and is the Resource Management Commission’s representative to the authority, made the motion on behalf of the finance committee to enter into a contract with Snipes.

Snipes, who will no longer be an Athens-Clarke County representative on the authority, will be responsible for protecting the authority’s interests and will serve as a liaison with the contract operator, currently Jacobs Engineering with Hill Baughman as the primary manager.

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Continued from 1A “He has the time now,” said Collins, referring to Snipes’ retirement. “He would not be an employee; he would be an independent contractor.”

Snipes will attend the authority’s meetings as well as committee meetings, and Snipes will be the authority’s primary contact with the Environmental Protection Division (EPD), the state regulatory agency.

Using his engineering background and skills and experience in management, he will review purchase orders and billings prior to submission to the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission for payment.

The contract also calls for Snipes to “monitor existing engineering, operations, construction and repair contracts for compliance” and “review staff activities associated with such contracts, and evaluate the potential for and recommend contract revisions to improve effectiveness and efficiency.”

It was noted by RDC executive director Jim Dove that Snipes had been a key component in the negotiation of the most recent Jacobs contract and saved the authority half a million dollars. He also reviewed the five proposals for a replacement chlorine piping project estimated to be as high as $750,000 which was reduced to $355,000 through additional efforts by Snipes and the engineering and operations committees.

“It will be good to have a direct link,” said authority chairman Melvin Davis, chairman of the Oconee County Board of Commissioners. He said having Snipes working weekly on administrative duties and consulting with Dove and comptroller Evans Brinson will help resolve issues before they reach a crisis level.

The contract was developed in a series of meeting that involved Jackson County Commissioner Dwain Smith, Barrow County Commission Chairman Pat Graham, Oconee County appointee Amrey Hardin and Collins.

“This is nothing against Jacobs,” said Collins. “We have looked at this a long time and this authority needs a representative. We have finally gotten around to it.”

From Davis’ perspective, the time has come to look at future needs of the authority’s facilities, including the potential for high-rating the filters and examining repairs and replacement.

“An owner’s rep is very, very appropriate,” said Davis.

“We can get serious about it now because Bobby is available,” said Collins. “He is the right fit.”

It is expected that Snipes would be working eight hours per week. He will have an office at the Bear Creek water plant facility.

Snipes and the chairman will provide the authority with an annual good faith re-

port showing the cost savings and other positive results made possible by the efforts of the owner’s management representative.

Harden noted that the annual report would let the authority know if inefficiencies are being eliminated and money is being saved, in effect justifying the investment in the owner’s rep.

The initial contract was effective Oct. 1 and goes through Dec. 31, 2014, with provisions included for intent to renew. Snipes will be compensated at $100 an hour and must have prior approval if weekly hours are to exceed eight. He will also get a bi-weekly allowance of $75 for supplies and expenses and mileage reimbursement for traveling on authority.

Snipes grew up in Commerce and spent most of his career in local government.

In other business of the Sept. 25 meeting, Harry Sims, chairman of the Recreation Committee, reported on the committee’s budget proposal and an activities report prepared by Ricky Sanders, director of Jackson County Parks & Rec. For operation of the Bear Creek boat ramp, the participating counties evenly pay to make up deficits.

Sims explained the fishing activity has always been subsidized although the amount of money each county is putting in continues to drop. Currently, the counties will only owe $674 each, down from $1,277.75 for their 25 percent share through the end the August.

Because of rainy weather conditions, the number of fishermen on the reservoir was down from 2012 numbers. April was the high month with 431 visitors while there were only 209 during August. A total of 2,124 visitors and 296 permitted visitors were at the reservoir boat ramp between March and August. A total of 1,367 boats were launched.

The total expenses for the boat ramp operation and bank fishing for the first eight months of the year total $18,709. In the designated bank fishing area, Jackson County personnel opens and closes the gate and maintains port-a-potties.

The 2014 recreation budget being proposed is $28,542 with anticipated revenues from the boat ramp and bank fishing fees are projected at $21,000. That budget will be considered at the Nov. 20 meeting when the complete authority budget will be considered. Additional funds have been added into the budget proposal for the owner’s rep contract and for additional legal fees as the lawsuit filed by Jackson County against the authority is prompting more expenses.

An Oct. 21 trial date has been set if Judge Joe Booth declines to accept either of the ruling recommendations drafted by attorneys for both parties.

The budget is being redrafted and sent to authority and RMC members for comment by Oct. 11.

3 arrests are reported The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals on Sept. 18 for their involvement in theft and drug activity within the county.

Joshua Kevin Stuart, 18, of Woodland, Ala., Ray Henderson Jordan, 21, and Maximilliano Espino, 19, both of Athens, were arrested and charged with theft by taking.

Stuart is also facing charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of methamphet-

amine with the intent to distribute, and Jordan is also facing burglary charges.

The arrests led to the seizure of a quantity of methamphetamine and two vehicles used in the crimes. As the investigation continues, the same three individuals are also suspects in other incidents involving more thefts within the area.

BRIEFLY District 3 town hall meeting is Oct. 8 Bayne Smith, District Engineer for the Georgia Department of Transportation, will be speaking at the Oct. 8 town hall meeting coordinated by Jackson County District 3 Commissioner Bruce Yates.

Smith will be discussing traffic issues along Highway 124 and 332 as a followup to his previous discussion.

The meeting will be at 7 p.m. in the Braselton Public Safety Building.

Also topics for the meeting will be the county budget, the millage rate and the county’s Unified Development Code.

Tea Party Patriots meeting set for Oct. 10 “What is wrong with the Common Core Standards?” is the subject of the meeting of the Tea Party Patriots of Jackson County. The meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 10, at Northeast Church in Braselton. The speaker is Jane Robbins.

A graduate of Clemson University with a juris doctorate from Harvard Law School, the speaker is an attorney and a Senior Fellow with the American Principles Project (APP) in Washington, D.C. In her position with APP, she has crafted federal and state legislation designed to restore the Constitutional Autonomy of States and parents in education policy and to protect the rights of religious freedom and conscience.

She has spoken throughout the country on the Common Core Standards, and has testified before seven state legislatures on the subject. Her essays have been published in several print and online media. With Emmett McGroarty, she co-authored the APP/Pioneer Institute Report, Controlling Education from the Top: Why Common Core is Bad for America.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Northeast Church is located in the Braselton Tech Center at the junction of Interstate 85 and Highway 53 at Exit 129. The address of the church is 2001 Cherry St., in Braselton.

The public is cordially invited to attend the meeting.

The Tea Party Patriots of Jackson County is a grassroots group of citizens of Jackson County. It adheres to the National Tea Party Patriots core principles of Constitutionally Limited Government, Free Markets and Fiscal Responsibility.

Taste of Jackson to showcase business The annual Taste of Jackson & Business Showcase, Jackson County’s premier food and beverage event, will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Commerce Civic Center in Commerce.

According to new director of membership Melissa Britt, the annual event promises to tickle taste buds and kickoff the holiday season with this year’s theme.

Attendees will also have an opportunity to see what holiday products and services are being offered this holiday season by other business and non-profit vendors.

Sample scrumptious cuisine from restaurant vendors, fill your event bag with giveaways and get a jump start on your holiday shopping.

Tickets to the event are $10 for adults and $5 for ages 13 to 18. Children under 12 years of age are free. Admission includes event entry, drink tickets, entry into the door prize raffle and an event bag.

You can purchase tickets at the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce in Jefferson. For a list of other locations where tickets can be purchased, visit www. jacksoncountyga.com and view the upcoming events section.

Event sponsors for the Taste of Jackson include the City of Commerce, Commerce Civic Center, Jackson EMC, The Savory Spoon and Tanger Outlets. Drinks will be provided by Sprecher Brewing Company.

For more information, visit www.jacksoncountyga. com or call 706-387-0300.

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Christopher J. Hamilton, a partner with the firm of Jarrard & Davis LLP of Cumming since 2007, is now providing legal counsel to Jackson County.

Christopher J. Hamilton is serving as Jackson Co. legal counsel Christopher J. Hamilton, a partner with the law firm of Jarrard & Davis LLP in Cumming, is now serving as attorney for Jackson County.

An attorney for 19 years, he joined Jarrard & Davis in 2007. Hamilton’s practice includes various facets of local government law with a particular emphasis on eminent domain law, ad valorem taxation and land use issues.

Hamilton also serves as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia and represents the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health, Office of Emergency Management Services and Trauma.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Florida and his Juris Doctor from Georgia State University. Prior to joining Jarrard & Davis, he was a solo practitioner and also served as counsel to Carothers & Mitchell LLC in Buford.

A member of the State Bar of Georgia since 1993, Mr. Hamilton is licensed to practice in all courts in the State of Georgia, including the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, the Northern District of Georgia and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.

The firm of Jarrard & Davis has also been serving as county attorney for Barrow County. Recently, Barrow County Commission Chairman Pat Graham had suggested Barrow County would need to have other counsel to represent Barrow in the ongoing litigation Jackson County has brought against the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority, of which Barrow is a member with Jackson, Oconee and Athens-Clarke. Jarrard & Davis is not representing Jackson County in that lawsuit which is challenging the yield of the reservoir and maintaining Athens-Clarke has been taking more than its allotment of water. Michael J. Bowers and Jim Hollis with the firm of Balch & Bingham LLP represents Jackson County while the UOBWA is represented by Kirby Atkinson and Chip Ferguson of the firm of Atkinson & Ferguson LLC. Jarrard & Davis specializes in local government and serves as attorney for four counties and for the City of Milton.

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Historic Courthouse Heritage Celebration with auction is Oct. 19 Would you like to spend four days and three nights at Landsong, a private retreat nestled in the midst of 200 acres of undeveloped land in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains?

At the Jackson County Historic Courthouse Heritage Celebration set for Oct. 19, you’ll have a chance to make a bid on the stay during the live auction segment at 8:30 p.m. A silent auction featuring gift certificates, books, art, furniture antiques and collectibles opens at 6:30 p.m. with the dinner at 7 p.m.

The third annual Heritage Celebration, a fundraiser for the Jackson County Historic Courthouse Restoration Committee, will be held at the Jefferson Civic Center.

Located in Sautee, the cabin is built overlooking a 100-foot waterfall that can be viewed from the large patio which features an outdoor fireplace. The land has more than 2 miles of walking trails, expansive vistas, a mountain-top pond and fire pit and natural support for retreat and relaxation.

The cabin has a living room with wood burning fireplace, dining room, kitchen, full bathroom and laundry room on the first floor. The second floor has a large living room with wood burning

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In the District 2 council race, incumbent Kathy DuBose will be on the ballot with Malcolm E. Gramley II. The Jefferson ballot will also include Jefferson City School Board races, however, only one is a contested race. Darrell Crowe and Blanche McCreary will be vying for the District 4 post. Ronnie Hopkins is seeking re-election as school board chairman and Janice Wilbanks is unopposed on the District 2 ballot.

“Mr. O’Rourke is from the Gwinnett area and has no interests in the Jefferson area,” said Watson, who also consulted with the candidates on the format for the debate.

“The candidates from all four contested races have been invited, and as of Oct.

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1, about half of the candidates have confirmed participation. We expect more confirmations this week.”

JABA is soliciting questions from everyone with an interest in the elections. Questions can be sent to Shawn@LegacyLawn. com or submitted to 706-693-2686.

The debate will be held from 7-9 p.m. next Tuesday in Ballroom C of the Jefferson Civic Center “JABA welcomes all interested parties to attend,” said Watson.

If you are not already registered to vote, to be eligible to vote in the Jefferson municipal elections you must register no later than Monday, Oct. 7.

Early voting begins Oct. 14 at the Jackson County Administrative Building and continues through Nov. 1. Votes will be cast on Nov. 5 election day at the Jefferson Civic Center.

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A stay at Landsong, a private retreat in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, will be among the special auction items featured at the Historic Courthouse Heritage Celebration fundraiser on Oct. 19. fireplace and a large internet television, a master suite with a balcony overlooking the waterfall, two additional bedrooms and two additional full bathrooms. The third floor has three bedrooms, a full bathroom and a yoga studio.

The cabin has beds to sleep 14, and there is wireless Internet throughout the cabin. Firewood is provided.

A cabin of this size and amenities would rent for $500 per night. Available

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Continued from 2A Oct. 26 Rivers Alive cleanup.

“Did you know that the Mulberry River that flows through Braselton is the headwaters of the Altamaha River Basin that flows into the Atlantic Ocean?” asks Yvette Wise, Braselton environmental specialist.

On Saturday, Oct. 26, volunteers from Braselton, Barrow and Jackson counties will be conducting the third Rivers Alive event along the Mulberry River and adjacent roadways and bridges to pick up trash.

“This event brings people in our community together to raise environmental awareness and assists us in keeping our river, streams and roadways cleaner for everyone to enjoy,” said Wise. “In addition

dates for the stay are between Nov. 3 and March 31, 2014.

The menu for the Heritage Celebration will consist of delicious dishes popular in 1908. Tickets are $35 each or $250 for a table of eight.

For more information on the Heritage Celebration or to order tickets, call 706-6210489 or e-mail historic.committee@jacksoncountygov. com. You can also follow the committee’s happenings on Facebook.

Join in a “Celebration of Fall” with the Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library to support the Braselton Library.

On Thursday, Oct. 24, a fundraising event will be held at the Braselton-Stover House. Funds from the evening with live entertainment by Sally and the Sun Room Gang, raffle prizes throughout the evening, tapas/hors d’oeuvres by One Blue Duck and a cash bar will be used to build the library’s large-print book collection, purchase e-books, fund children’s programs in October and Christmas. In addition, a self-serve PC reservation and print management system.

The grand prize raffle item is a queensize quilt donated by Quilting Friends.

Tickets for the celebration are $50 per person and are available at AFTERWORDS Store & Café inside the Braselton Library. You can also contact Friends pres-

ident Dan Aldridge at friendsbwjlibrary@ gmail.com or visit braseltonfriendsprlib. org Classes offered at Braselton Library The Braselton Library is hosting free citizenship preparation and English (ESL) classes at the meeting room.

Those interested to learn the skills needed to pass the U.S. Citizenship Test are welcome on every 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 5 to 7 p.m.

Attendees will learn U.S. history, government, politics, civics, geography and customs. They will also be taught basic English skills necessary to pass the naturalization interview.

In addition, the library is offering ESL classes every Wednesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

to volunteers, we are looking for businesses or individuals that may want to donate to our event.”

Donations could be in the form of monetary donation to purchase door prizes, food and beverages for the volunteers, gift certificates or gift cards, iTunes, Gamestop as there is lots of youth participation, bird feeders, bird houses, garden art, etc., miscellaneous promotional items featuring company logos such as key rings, flashlights, pens, umbrellas, etc.

“Any donation will be greatly appreciated,” said Wise.

If you are interested in contributing or just helping out the day of the cleanup, contact Yvette Wise via email ywise@braselton. net or call her office at 706-654-3915 ext.

1012. You can also contact Roy McHaney at rmchaney@jacksoncountyga.org or Matt Treeter at mtreeter@barrowga.org

The City of Hoschton would like to THANK the following sponsors for making the Hoschton Fall Festival 2013 a HUGE Success. Without your SUPPORT the Success of the festival would not have been possible.

Hayes Automotive Family, Kenerly Family Farms, The Church of Hoschton, Dixie Ammo, Lawson Funeral Home & Cremations, Phil-Mart Transportation, WDUN AM 550/ 102.9 FM, Paul Maney Developments, Georgia Power Co, Cardiovascular Group –Lawrenceville, Supreme Outreach, West Jackson Medicine Center, The Paper of Braselton, Chateau Elan, Hoschton & Jackson County, Griz Graphics, Auction Ventures, Artistic Expressions, B & B Bookkeeping & Tax Service, Inc., Frederick’s Jewelers, Hoschton Area Business Alliance, Hoschton Heritage Arts Council, Wilco Printing, Engineering Management, Inc., Ace Truck Body and Trailer Repair, Inc., Roll-Off Systems, Waste Pro, Bar Code Depot, Golden Jubilee Grocery, Inc., John & Kay Schulte, Liz & Tom Walden, Richard & Linda Shepherd, P & G Superette, Carothers & Mitchell LLC, EMI Emergency Management Inc., Tri-County Shriners, Cork & Keg, Restore-Pros Construction & Environmental Services, Hamilton State Bank and Hoschton Women’s Civic Club

SPECIAL SUPPORT from West Jackson Fire Department, Larry’s Garage, CERT, Barrow-Jackson Civil Air Patrol, DJ Scottie (Just 4 Fun Radio), Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Andy Strange Grading, Piedmont Engraving, Northeast Georgia Motorsports.

We will be planning for 2014 soon so make plans now to attend or to be a part of the festival or parade in September 2014.

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CHURCH NEWS Hey, youth: Oct. 6 is Camo Night at White Plains Baptist Church’s AWANA program.

AWANA is held from 5-7 p.m. on Sundays for children ages 2 through high school seniors.

Sunday night service combines the youth of AWANA and Adults for “Council Time” (preaching).

This year, a special needs class is available. If transportation is needed, contact the church at 706-367-5650. (Psalm 139:14) sss The Church of Hoschton is having a chicken-que on Saturday, Oct. 12. Tickets are

$8. Tickets can be purchased from any member or the KlipSo Beauty Shop. Also, the Ladies Faith and Fellowship group will be having a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginning at 4 p.m., The Greenes will be performing at an outdoor concert (weather permitting).

Check them out at http://www. thegreenesmusic.com/, then check them out in concert.

A love offering will be taken during the concert. Come do some shopping, bring your lawn chairs, buy a chicken dinner and stay for the concert.

Oct. 19 is the next Hoschton Jubilee at the new location Lawson’s Auditorium. Tickets

OBITUARIES Betty Patton Davis

Died Sept. 26, 2013 Mrs. Betty Patton Davis, 85, of Pendergrass, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013.

Born in Gainesville, she was a daughter of the late J.M. “Melvin” and Mary Whitsel Patton. Mrs. Davis retired from Dutch Quality House as a packaging supervisor with many years of service. She was a member of Talmo Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dub Davis; son, Sammy Davis; son-inlaw, Danny Glenn; and several brothers and sister.

Survivors include her daughter, Gwen Davis Glenn of Jefferson, son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Kathy Davis of Gainesville; grandchildren, Toby Davis, John Davis, Ryan Davis and Kayla Davis; three great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Spence officiating. The burial followed in the Talmo Baptist Church Cemetery.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Oct. 3, 2013

Betty Edgar

Died Sept. 28, 2013 Betty Edgar, 69, of Winder, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013.

During her life, she was a member of Midway Christian Church in Winder and attended the adult Sunday school class. She retired as an inspector for Barrow Manufacturing Company.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Weldon George Wallace and Mary Pauline Dunagan Wallace.

Survivors include her husband, James Dennis Edgar; daughter, Denise (David) Carey of Winder; sister, Virginia “Jennie” Allen of Winder; and grandson, Dakota Carey.

The funeral service was held Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. John Burchfield officiating.

Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Midway Christian Church, 1406 Hog Mountain Road, Winder, GA 30680 or the American Cancer Society.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Oct. 3, 2013

Alice Josephine Everson

Died Sept. 30. 2013 Mrs. Alice Josephine Everson, 84, of Flowery Branch, died Monday, Sept.

30, 2013 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, at Memorial Park South Cemetery with the Rev. Dwayne Welborn officiating.

Born Sept. 19, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Wilford and Althea Brown in Grafton, W.Va. She was of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Randy Greathouse of Braselton; son and daughter-in-law, Allan and

Linda Everson of Enon Valley, Penn.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Oct. 3, 2013

Willie Gearin

Died Sept. 28, 2013 William “Willie” Boyd Gearin, 69, of Braselton, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, at his residence following a brief illness.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Eddie Hazelgreen officiating. Interment followed in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Born July 22, 1944, in Braselton, he was a son of the late Boyd and Louise Gearin. He served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. After serving his time in the Army, he was employed with Crystal Farms for 32 years and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Diane Addison Gearin; sons and daughter-in-law, Dean and Lisa Gearin of Lula and Dennis Gearin of Braselton; granddaughters, Celia Gearin of Maysville and Miranda Gearin of Maysville; grandson, Jacob Gearin of New York; brother and sister-inlaw, Wayne and Debbie Gearin of Augusta; and sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Ray Palmer of Braselton.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Oct. 3, 2013

Donny Gordy

Died Sept. 27, 2013 Alton “Donny” E. Gordy Jr., 65, of Braselton, died early morning on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013.

Donny had several health issues, heart problems and had been on hemodialysis for the past six months. He had been doing very well but he had not been feeling well recently. He was born and raised in Griffin.

He was a career land surveyor and draftsman. He worked for Land Developing Company in Lilburn as a project manager for several years. Donny loved to deer hunt with his good friend, Tim Poole, and would hunt for days at a time. His hobbies were collecting knives, coins and other items. He was a member of the West Jackson Lions Club and Northeast Church. He loved the Lord and was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Donny loved people and would have the Sunday school class over for cookouts and a game of dominoes.

He also enjoyed having Tuesday night Bible study at his home with close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton E. Gordy Sr., and Harriett Vaughn Gordy; son, Alton E. “Trey” Gordy III; and brother, Bill Gordy.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, B. Gordy; daughter, Heather Kersting (Clay); granddaughter, Hope Gordy; and grandson, Chase Kerst-

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Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at Northeast Church with the Rev. Russell Harbin and the Rev. Jack Chalmers officiating. Interment was held at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Northeast Church Building Fund.

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Donice Greeson

Died Sept. 25, 2013 Donice Greeson, 61, of Winder, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013.

A son of the late William and Doris Page Greeson, he was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Ann Greeson; son, Travis (Taylor) Greeson of Winder; daughter, Mandie Greeson of Winder; brothers, Tracy Greeson and Terry Greeson, both of Winder; sister, Penny Howard of Winder; grandchildren, Ethan Casper, Graycee Greeson and Sarabelle Greeson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Heath Kennedy officiating.

Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Mikey Jackson Died Sept. 30, 2013 Michael Lee “Mikey” Jackson, 60, of Bogart, formerly of Jefferson, died Monday, Sept. 30, 2013.

Born in Winder, he was a son of the late Hoyt Campbell Jackson and the late June Marie Strausser Jackson.

Survivors include his sister, Lajune Boleman of Bogart; brothers, Roger Jackson and Warren Jackson, both of Jefferson, and Steve Jackson of California; and nieces and nephew, Ashley Jackson of Bogart, Tracy Jackson of Jefferson and Steven Jackson of California.

A private family memorial service will be held on a later date.

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Jim Palmer

Died Oct. 1, 2013 James Rush “Jim” Palmer Jr., 74, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.

Born in Chattanooga, Tenn., he was a son of the late James Rush Palmer Sr., and the late Mary Katherine Wood Palmer. He retired from Johns Manville as an industrial electrician with

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be held from 10-11:30 a.m. in the office suite immediately adjacent to the Worship Center.

The community is invited to a church yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 489 Skelton Road from 8 a.m. to noon.

In October, our worship theme will be (un)Common and will explore how we can dedicate our ordinary things – our schedules, our finances, our homes, our relationships – to extraordinary purposes when we place them in God’s hands.

Arbor Pointe Church is now at 115 Towne Center Parkway in Hoschton Towne Center.

Call 770-ARBORPT (272-6778).

Fall is here and it’s the perfect time of year for free family outdoor movie night. Join us at The Springs this Saturday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. to see “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.”

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Visit www.thespringschurch.org sss On Oct. 9, Arbor Pointe Church will begin a seven-week study on the Old Testament book of Amos. This class will

many years of service. Mr. Palmer was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy “Dot” Kesselberg Palmer; and a sister, Rose Palmer.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Greg Winn of Jefferson; grandchildren, Fallon and Shane Metcalf of Athens, Heather Butler of Carnesville and Rush Winn of Jefferson; great-grandchildren, Max and Luke Metcalf and Destiny and Serenity Winn; sister, Carolyn Benton of Hixson, Tenn.; brother, Kenny Palmer of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a number of nieces nephews; and a very special friend, Brenda Craig of Jefferson.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Minister Tom Plank officiating. Interment will follow in Evans Memory Gardens with Robert Phillips, Fulton Wilson, Bill Thompson, Gary Black, Chad Black and Jake Davis honored as pallbearers. Johnny Beatty, Johnny Cannon, Nicky Peppers and Earl Carithers will be honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday.

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Lona Ruth Stewart

Died Sept. 24, 2013 Lona Ruth Stewart, 85, of Madison, died Tuesday, Sept.

24, 2013.

During her life, she attended church at New Life Fellowship in Statham. Ruth loved to cook, garden and spend time outdoors. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Adams and Maude Clack Adams; five children; and three sisters.

Survivors include sons, Chester Hill of Statham, Joe Hill of Winder, Clarence (Vickie) Hill and O.B. Hill, both of Greensboro; daughters, Janie (Hugh) Wilson of Madison and Stacey Stewart of Winder; brothers, Clint Adams of Winder and Luke Adams of Calhoun, S.C.; 18 grandchildren; and numerous great- and great-greatgrandchildren.

The funeral service was held Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Ministers Fred and Sherry White officiating. Interment followed in the Bethabra Baptist Church in Winder. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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James O. Tarrant

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Died Sept. 30, 2013 James O. Tarrant, 65, of Hoschton, died Monday, Sept. 30, 2013 at his residence.

A native of East St. Louis, Ill., he was a son of the late Orval James and Doris Lauerman Tarrant. Mr. Tarrant was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a retiree of General Motors.

Survivors include his children, Jaime Schaffer of Gastonia, N.C., Deanna Hall of Winder, Brigitte Bowen of Monroe and Brian Allen of Braselton; grandchildren, Tyler Hall, Thomas Hall, Brooke Bowen, Brandon Bowen, Abigail Allen, Ariana Gibson and Braxton Johnson; and brothers, Dennis Wayne Tarrant and Timothy Mark Tarrant.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Patrick Williams officiating. Interment will be in Georgia Memorial Park.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Oct. 3, 2013

Elizabeth Maxwell Williams

Died Sept. 23, 2013 Elizabeth Maxwell Williams, 88, of Fayetteville, N.C., died Monday, Sept. 23, 2013.

She spent the last two years living with her daughter in Winder. Elizabeth attended church at First Baptist Church in Fayetteville. She was active in church work and the Nurses Association.

She loved working with her flowers and continuing to exercise her nursing skills by night sitting. Elizabeth loved her family dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar B. Maxwell and Alice T. Sessoms Maxwell; and granddaughter, Keli Tunnell.

Survivors include her daughters, Sue Williams McNally of Winder and Elaine Williams Tunnell of Richardson, Texas; brother, Jeff Maxwell of Stedman, N.C.; sister, Emma Maxwell Deneen of Wilmington, N.C.; grandchildren, Gwynn McNally, Shawn (Casey) McNally and Dustin (Maggie) McNally, Kristin Casner and Carson Tunnell; and great-

grandchildren, Kade, Lauren and Ryan McNally and Ava and Lane Casner.

The funeral service was held Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, at the First Baptist Church of Fayetteville, N.C., with the Rev. Ed Beddingfield officiating. Interment followed in the Cross Creek Cemetery in Fayetteville. Memorial donations may be made to the Special Olympics.

Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home is in charge of North Carolina arrangements with Smith Funeral Home in Winder in charge of local arrangements.

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Cecilia Williamson

Died Sept. 30, 2013 Cecilia “Cece” Williamson, 82, of Hoschton, died peacefully at her residence on Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, surrounded by her family.

A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with entombment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. Father Richard Vu will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday.

Survivors include her loving husband of 44 years, Travis T. Williamson; her daughters, Karen Olive and Kathleen (Gary) Johnson; grandsons, Steven Cabezas Jr., and Brek Lowery; granddaughter, Megan (Chuck) Meyers; younger brother, Joe (Marian) Myles; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Born Nov. 4, 1930, Cece and Travis relocated to Georgia from Virginia in 2004 and loved every day spent here.

A devout Catholic, Cece was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch. Cece was preceded in death by her only son, Steven Cabezas.

It is difficult to contemplate life without Cece. She was in all ways the matriarch of our family. She was our strength and our guiding light. Her steady resolve was inspiring to all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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Eric Thurmond takes first place in Heart for Hoschton contest

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Anna Graham, Amelia Wright, Kayla Graham, Kendra Roell, Josephine Petersen, Harper Hodge, Martha Robbins, Kylie Bush, Julie Clark, Eric Thurmond and Joey Jarrard competed in the Heart for Hoschton singing competition, sponsored by The Church of Hoschton. For first place, Thurmond is invited to participate in the Hoschton Jubilee on Oct. 19.

During the Sept. 29 Heart for Hoschton singing competition held during the Hoschton Fall Festival, Eric Thurmond’s original song, “Perfect,” edged out Martha Robbins by one point in the judges’ eye.

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At The Springs, join in the fun each Saturday this month. On Oct. 12 from noon until 2 p.m., enjoy a famous BBQ pulled pork sandwich plate for only $5. On both Oct. 12 and Oct. 19 from noon to 6 p.m., take in some “Pumpkin Chunkin” with prizes awarded for most accurate and longest throws after the two competitions.

Finally, on Oct. 26, The Springs will host its annual fall festival from 4-7 p.m. with kids’ activities, Trunk or Treat, costume contest, chili cook-off and hot dogs enjoyed for free.

Questions? Visit www. thespringschurch.org or call 770-965-9506. Plus, The Pumpkin Patch is open Oct. 6-31.

The Springs is located 6553 Spout Springs Road (in front of Flowery Branch High School). sss The second annual craft fair at Saint Matthew Catholic Church in Winder is set for Saturday, Oct. 5. The craft fair will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact Sherry Aquino at slaquino@hotmail.com or 770-656-6028 for more information. sss Redwine United Methodist Church will be holding its Fall Fest from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 27 with games, food, cake walks, a petting zoo, pony rides and more. The event is free to the public.

Redwine United Methodist Church is located at 3285 Poplar Springs Road, “Between the schools” in Gainesville.

Call Denise or Celeste at 770-536-5164 Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m. or email office@ redwineumc.org. Also visit www.redwinumc.org sss Crooked Creek Baptist Church is hosting its annual World Missionary Conference on Oct. 6 and Oct. 9-13. The theme is “Giving Light to a Dark World.” Sunday morning services are at 10 and 11 with the evening service at 6. Weekdays services are at 7 p.m. Following the Oct. 6 morning service will be an international dinner.

The conference’s main speaker will be Dr. James Ray of Baptist International Missions.

Veteran missionaries who have served around the world will also be speaking.

Crooked Creek Baptist Church is located at 6202 Jefferson River Road in Athens. Call 706-5484233. sss Bethany United Methodist Church will host an arts and crafts show and sale from 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Applications for vendor space are available with vendors supplying their own tables and chairs. Booth spaces (10x10) are $25 with another $10 for electricity.

Entertainment will be provided in the gym and there will be a concession stand. There is no admission or parking fee.

The church is located at 4659 Brockton Road in Jefferson. Call the church office at 706-367-8042, email bethanyumcalive@ gmail.com or visit www. bethanyumcalive.org sss St. Gabriel’s annual Fall Festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 2920 Landrum Education Drive in Oakwood.

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the competition which attracted 11 competitors. Pastor Cory Sexton introduced each competitor as they took the stage.

Worship leader at Covenant Baptist Church, Thurmond accompanied himself on the guitar. He received $75 cash.

accessories. New this year is a jewelry boutique. sss Talmo Baptist Church is hosting a Food Bank 5K and Walk beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 475 Main St., in Talmo.

An average of 164 people is feed by the food bank each month.

The 5K and walk preregistration is $25, and registration packets can be obtained at Swirlee’s in Jefferson, Doggie Days in Pendergrass .You can also get a packet from 3-7 p.m. on Oct. 18 at the church and beginning at 7 a.m. on race day (no T-shirts for race-day registration of $25).

Contact Clarke Rainwater at 706-6932252 or Stephanie Rainwater at 678-8584815. sss Calvary Baptist Church will have its First Friday singing at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4. Southern gospel comedian and

Martha Robbins of Hopewell Baptist Church sang “Just As I Am” and “I Surrender All”for second place and $50.

Kylie Bush sang “Broken Wing” for third place. She won $25.

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songwriter Aaron Wilburn and the Calvary Baptist Church Choir will be in concert. A love offering will be taken. The church is located at 1975 Highway 82 in Statham.

Call Matt Dibler at 770876-7426. sss Yoga is available at 7 p.m. on Mondays at Hoschton United Methodist Church. The class is free but please bring a food donation for “Back-pack” ministry.

Email jah1996@aol.com.

HUMC is located at 12 Mulberry St., in Hoschton. sss

Feeding Jackson County Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Pendergrass Flea Market on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Gates open at 7 a.m. and volunteers begin handing out food at 8 a.m. First come, first serve.

Anyone interested in volunteering or sponsoring a food truck should contact Sherry Grant at 706-367-3704.

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No milestone at 23, just a girl grown up Life gives us moments forever etched in our minds.

It was 23 years ago today that a baby girl came into the world and changed my life forever. I realize 23 is not a milestone birthday, but this one occurs on column day, so I decided I would write about it.

I remember Dr. Thomas Jenkins commenting as she made her debut: “Look at those shoulders, Harris; you’ve got yourself a linebacker.”

About five seconds later, he corrected that to “cheerleader.”

Ashton Elizabeth Blackwood has very petite shoulders, and while she was only a cheerleader in her elementary school days, I have enjoyed being a cheerleader for her.

Just two months ago, she walked across a stage at the University of West Georgia and became a college graduate. A few weeks later, she got a job.

A friend and I were talking the other day over lunch about children growing up.

There are moments when the words or actions of your offspring make you realize your work as a parent is pretty much done.

Oh, don’t get me wrong.

I’ll never stop being her daddy, but you see those signs that they are ready to fully take the reins. You see the poise and confidence that has become a part of their adult personality. The trouble is sometimes you see this and in the same moment flashback to a time when the shy little girl clutched her daddy’s hand tightly and hid behind his leg.

My mother grew up in the Great Depression and I think that influenced her love of a good bargain. I don’t know if that is in the gene pool, but her grand-

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Harris Blackwood daughter loves to brag about a treasure found at a discounted price. It’s one of those subtle reminders that while her paternal grandmother died when she was just 6, she made quite an impression on her only granddaughter.

I thought about Mama on graduation day. She would have found a bargainbasement dress and would have been there front and center. I made sure I wore a coat and tie because Mama would have wanted it that way.

Folks now try to tell us 50 is the new 30, or 60 is the new 40. Fortunately, 23 is 23.

While there are many things during the past 23 years I would like to do over, I’m glad we don’t have to revisit growing up.

I have to give credit to her mother and stepfather, who had a tremendous influence on Ashton. However, there are those moments when I see actions or hear words that are a clear indication this young woman is definitely mine. She has a way with words and has her old man’s sense of humor.

So there it is, an ode to 23. The next chapter in this chronicle of a life is likely to be a big one, perhaps the one that involves white lace and promises. I need a little time to prepare for that one.

I wrote this one without shedding a single tear. The next one promises to be a gusher.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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We choose: Be a pig or a possum Mama had great stories.

My favorite was the only one I asked often for her to repeat. It has become something of an anthem in my life.

She grew up in the 1930s Appalachians where life was remote and simple but meaningful. She told the story of a simple-minded cousin named Henry who was sent by his parents to visit other members of the family. It was a journey of several hours on foot that required him to stop and have a meal with another family. In a burlap sack, Henry toted a baby pig that his daddy had instructed he should give to Henry’s aunt and uncle as a gift.

At the house where he stopped for a noontime meal, a couple of mischievous boys slipped around, got the sack and exchanged a possum for the pig. A little bit later, one of the boys said, “Henry, what you got in that sack?”

Henry grinned. “I got a pig. Wanna see?” When he opened the sack, the smile slid from his face. It was a possum not a pig. Puzzled, he scratched his head.

Ronda Rich “Well, it was a pig when I left home.”

Before Henry continued on his journey, the prankplaying boys slyly switched the piglet back. When Henry arrived at his destination, he said, “Papa sent y’all sumpin’.” He opened the sack and found a pig.

Now Henry was aggravated. In a chiding, stern voice, he said to the piglet, “Make up your mind whatcha gonna be! If you’re gonna be a pig, be a pig. If you’re gonna be a possum, be a possum.”

I still laugh at that story but, more important than that, it has become a life’s truth for me. Know what you are and be what you are. Don’t switch back and forth. Stick to who you are.

Whenever Tink or I am working on a creative project and it starts to veer from a clear path, I’ll say

comically, “If you’re gonna be a pig, be a pig. If you’re gonna be a possum, be a possum. Make up your mind what you’re gonna be.”

It brings forth a good laugh and it redirects us.

One morning, I walked by the kitchen window just in time to see a black Angus bull wandering down the hill behind our house. We don’t have Angus cattle any longer. We have horses.

Tink was up in the office so I dashed to the foot of the stairs and called up, “Come quick! There’s a cow in the yard.”

Unbeknownst to me, Tink was on a call with his agent, discussing an upcoming conference call on a pending project.

Nonetheless, he ended the call, clattered down the stairs and followed me out into the yard. There in the driveway stood the wayward bull, staring at us with defiance.

“We need to put him in the pasture,” I said.

“But it’s not ours,” Tink replied.

“It’s the code of the country: When a neighbor’s

cow is out, you put it in your pasture and the farmer will eventually find him.

C’mon.”

Tink stood still, a bit baffled. “What am I suppose to do? I’m from L.A.” Well, it turned out that Tink was not much help in getting up a cow so he returned to his office for a call with the head of production for a major studio while I chased the bull. From the window, he watched the adventure.

Later he explained, “I was conflicted between joining the chase or taking my phone call. I didn’t know if I was a television writer or a farmer.” He sighed. “I didn’t know if I was a pig or an opossum!”

I had to laugh. Then, I explained that if he was going to be a real Southern farmer that it’s “possum”, not “o-possum”.

But he’s learning. He’ll make a great pig one day.

Or possum.

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

Everybody loses in political football Since the beginning of preseason drills, they had been pitted against each other.

Offense vs. defense.

Coaches of the college football team ridiculed the offensive players when the defensive players made a great play. Players on defense were scolded when the offense scored. It went on and on until the players started forming hostile alliances.

No longer did the offensive players socialize with the defensive players.

Formerly friends, they now detested each other, despite having so much in common. And if you were from one unit, and were caught talking pleasantly with a player from another unit, you were quickly brought in line, and told that fraternizing would not be tolerated. They were your enemy.

Then came the first game, against the college’s biggest rival.

Hours before the game, the defensive captain called his unit together for a players-only meeting – meaning, only defensive players.

“Listen, guys, we want the offense to look bad.

We want the other team to score 100, and them score none,” he told his squad. “So, we need to do everything we can to make

Len Robbins them look horrible. That means putting our offense in positions where it’s about impossible to score.”

One of the defensive backs looked puzzled – “How do we do that?”

“We let the other team score every time they have the ball,” the defensive captain said.

“Won’t that make us look bad?” the defensive back asked.

“I’m not worried about us looking bad,” the captain retorted. “After the game, we’ll put the blame on them.”

Meanwhile, the offensive players were meeting with their starting quarterback.

“Our strategy is to make the defense look like they’re the worst defense in the history of college football,” he said.

One of the offensive linemen raised his hand.

“I’m confused. Are we wanting to make the other team’s defense look bad, or ours?”

He was quickly told to shut up and stick to the plan.

When the game started, the offense fumbled the first snap, giving the other team the ball on the 5-yard line. The defense then let the other team’s offense score.

On the offense’s second possession, the quarterback purposely threw an interception. When the defense took the field, their players whiffed at every halfhearted tackle attempt.

The college’s football team was down 14-0 within the first two minutes. At halftime, it was 66-0.

The fans were irate.

They yelled at their team.

Booed. Hissed.

The offense didn’t care.

The defense had given up 66 points in a half. The defense also seemed pleased.

The offense hadn’t produced a single point.

The head coach was absolutely aghast when he congregated his team in the locker room. But he had figured out what was up.

“All right, I see what’s going on here,” he said to the team. “The defense is purposely doing nothing. The offense is turning the ball over every time, also doing nothing. You think you’re making the other unit look bad, right?”

The players didn’t say anything for a minute, then the quarterback said, “It’s their fault,” which sparked a flurry of finger-pointing

and accusations.

“Listen, you complete idiots — YOU’RE ON THE SAME TEAM!” the coach screamed. “The offense isn’t one team, and the defense another. You’re on the same team! The other team is the one you’re facing out there, and they’re killing you because you won’t work together. Offense, you’re not winning anything, accomplishing anything, if your entire goal is to make the other part of your team look bad. And vice versa.

“The goal isn’t to beat up on ourselves. The goal is to work together to beat your opponent. You’re on the same team! Don’t you get that?”

College athletics actually does get it. And that’s why you’ll never, ever see this scenario play out on any team, in any sport, anywhere. Even little kids can understand teamwork, and that, no matter what “unit” we are aligned with, we’re all on the same team.

And our goal isn’t to make our teammates “look bad,” which is pathetic.

College football is a game. Government isn’t.

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

Even little kids can understand teamwork, and that, no matter what “unit” we are aligned with, we’re all on the same team.

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More scenes from the Hoschton Fall Festival The Jackson County 4-H Love of Llamas took the Mayor’s Choice Award and grand marshal Jeremy Maddox received special recognition in Saturday’s parade. Fireworks capped Saturday’s festivities.

House of Scarecrows open through October The House of Scarecrows at the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center will open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and from 1-5 p.m. on Sundays during October.

Nearly 500 people visited the house during the Hoschton Fall Festival last weekend. Visitors were very complimentary and some came back more than one time since tickets were good for the whole day, said Robbie Bettis of the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council.

You can see the Evolution of Scarecrows, color scarecrows, see a miniature doll-house size replica of the Hunton General Store, travel the Scarecrow Maze, see hundreds of photos of previous scarecrows, learn how Hoschton became the Scarecrow Capital of the World, buy Scarecrow Hat cookies and T-shirts and other scarecrow items.

You will also see the winners of this year’s scarecrow competitions. Charles Livingston was the winner of Individual category, Hoschton Animal Hospital won the Business category for the Frisbee-catching canine and the Braselton Rotary Club’s Run the Vineyard 5-K entry was the Nonprofit winner. The Team Competition winners are also on view for the West Jackson Fire Department, the Hoschton Women’s Civic Club and the winners, the Town of Hoschton under leadership of the Mayor Theresa Kenerly.

The House of Scarecrows is for all ages. Kids love the photo area while adults appreciate the creativity throughout the House. This is almost the only place to see scarecrows this year so tourists who come to the area looking for scarecrows should be directed to 74 White St., on Saturdays and Sunday afternoons.

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Top: Carolyn Martin, her granddaughter Makayla Thompson and her daughter Amy Thompson posed for scarecrow photos; Above: The City of Hoschton’s winning entry featured a UGA player attempting to flush a LSU player.

Winners of Hoschton Fall Festival competitions

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Woffie, one of three long-haired German Shepherds, was the biggest dog while 7-weekold Berkley was the smallest dog. The biggest and smallest each get a free bath.

Sadie won the best kisses contest – she continued to run back to Dog Gone Cute Grooming owner Tonya Akin for more kisses between other contestants. The friendliest and happiest dogs were also prize winners and a raffle drawing was also held.

Other participants included Chase wearing Little Red Hiding Hood’s cape – apparently he was portraying the wolf.

Proceeds from the event will go the Humane Society of Jackson County, and Akin

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Jefferson cruises past Greene Co. 55-10

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Dalton Hill (7) leaps over a Greene County defender taken down by tight end Donnie Hatfield (8). Hill finished the night with 45 rushing yards, 56 receiving and one touchdown.

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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The Jefferson High School football team showed other region teams exactly what could happen to them if they don’t play good defense. The Dragons defeated Greene County High School 55-10 in its region opener.

Quarterback Evan Shirreffs threw for 200 yards and went 11 for 18.

He also threw three touchdown passes. Shirreffs now has 953 passing yards in just four games.

Running back Tristen Jackson had a big night as well as he scored on three rushing touchdowns and

ran for 108 yards on 16 carries.

TJ Skelton was a major threat at the wide out position, capturing 118 yards off of four catches. He averaged 29.5 yards on the night and finished the job with two touchdown catches.

There were tons of great plays on the highlight reel but head coach Ben Hall said they just simply want to score.

“Offensively, we want to control the ball and move the chains. We don’t consider ourselves a ‘big play team,’ however, the goal of each offensive possession is to score points,” said Hall.

In the first quarter, the Dragons succumbed to two

penalties worth 15 yards but Greene County gave Jefferson five off a penalty of its own. After three penalties and only one play run, Skelton picked up the first down for Jefferson on a 20-yard run.

Then Shirreffs aired out a 41-yard touchdown pass to Skelton. The Dragons made good on the extra point and Jefferson led 7-0 with 8:14 left to play in the first quarter.

On its second possession, Shirreffs teamed up again with Skelton, but this time with a short dump off that turned into a 19-yard run for a score.

Later, the Dragons stuffed the Tigers at the

1-yard line, forcing them to settle for a field goal.

On the ensuing kickoff, Isaiah Blake bolted his way through the Greene County special teams and put Jefferson at the 18-yard line.

Then, Jackson scored on a 2-yard touchdown run, giving Jefferson a 20-3 lead.

Midway through the second quarter, Blake punched in the fourth touchdown of the night on a 19-yard run, putting Jefferson up 27-3.

JHS kept the points coming quickly on the scoreboard when Hanon Price made an interception and returned the ball to the 1-yard line. Jackson finished the drive with a 1-yard run. JHS held on to its 34-3

lead going into the break.

In the top of the third, Jackson pummeled his way through Tiger defenders for a nice gain and finished the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run, giving JHS a 41-3 advantage.

Darrian Hill scored from 39 yards out to lift Jefferson to a 48-3 score, putting the game far out of the reach for Greene County.

“Darrian is our junior varsity fullback. It was nice to see the younger guys have some success Friday night,” said Hall.

Antonio Strickland capped off the scoring-barrage for the Dragons with a 4-yard run, giving JHS a 55-3 lead.

The defense gave up just one touchdown on the night as the Tigers scored in the fourth.

The only question mark on the Dragons is special teams. For the most part, they haven’t been too shabby but in a league where every point after attempt and field goal is critical, Hall says he wants to make sure that phase of the game is not lacking.

“We have been inconsistent at times at the place kicker position. There are three first-year players splitting time. Each are soccer players and have a lot of potential. Consistency will come with more experience,” said Hall.

Hawks fall late Garland believes JCCHS JCCHS to NHS 27-13 can win AAA state title goes 1-1 at home

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BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

Jackson County has five seniors on the team and Gar-

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The past three matchups between Mill Creek and Norcross High School have been the same story: Norcross takes the lead, Mill Creek attempts a comeback but falls short in the fourth quarter.

That scenario didn’t change last Friday night when the Blue Devils hosted the Hawks in a pivotal region game that both teams needed to win.

MCHS led Norcross 13-10 at the break but NHS stormed back, scoring 17 unanswered points in the second half to rally past the Hawks 27-13.

Both teams exchanged field goals in the first half but Norcross reached the end zone first off a 17-yard touchdown pass.

Andrew Sciara, who spends most of his time at the linebacker spot, settled into his second role as running back nicely with a 1-yard touchdown run, putting Mill Creek up 10-3.

Then, he showed just how versatile he is by recovering a fumble at the 49-yard line. MCHS drove the Norcross defense down to the 2-yard line but couldn’t reach pay dirt. They instead finished the drive with a 19-yard field goal by Bryson King just before half time.

With less than nine minutes to play in the third, Josh Boyd of Norcross scored on a 59-yard scamper.

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School softball team is controlling its own destiny and looks to be on track to win another region title.

On Sept. 24, five Lady Panthers were honored on senior night and went out Latrice Williams The Paper with a bang in a 9-3 Mason Garland will play softball at win over Hart County High School. Senior the University of Georgia.

Mason Garland, who leads the team in RBIs with land said they have become 33 as of Sept. 30, said their veterans in terms of how path to success is attributed they support each other on to a change in the culture of and off the diamond. the team.

“We definitely lead the “Overall I’ve seen our team; those who don’t play team progress and come as much are vocal and those closer like a family. We all who are quiet lead with the love each other and joke way they play,” Garland around but we still get our stated. work done,” said Garland.

Garland, who is commit-

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ted to play at the University of Georgia, said she definitely wanted to step up her game now since she’ll be competing in the Southeastern Conference.

“I’ve worked really hard over the past couple of years.

Now that I am committed to play at the University of Georgia, I’m going to be work harder than ever,” said Garland.

The Panthers stared the season 5-0 before Union Grove High School ended its five-game winning streak.

Since then, they’ve hit some pot holes but, for the most part, the team has played up to its potential.

“We started off very well [but] then we had a lull; however, we are regrouping. It’s better to have losses in the beginning of the season and that woke us up,” Garland said.

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BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Players on the Jackson County Comprehensive High School volleyball team knew they’d need to have their best showing against the Hart County High School volleyball squad.

Strong hitting at the top of the net kept Jackson County in the game but missed assignments that would have eliminated a good bit of Hart County’s kills kept the Panthers from taking the win in the first set.

The second set was a much closer contest. The Panthers pulled within one with back-toback kills, including one from Haley Passmore. Moments later, the Panthers tied things up at 9-all after an out-of-bounds shot by Hart.

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Jefferson’s “We Believe” is hot off the press

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From Oct. 4-6, Road Atlanta will host the Western Eastern Roadracing Association. This race highlights motorcycle drivers and is great for motorcycle enthusiasts. This will be WERA’s second trip to Braselton as they appeared at Road Atlanta at the beginning of June. Camping is free.

Three-day tickets are $30, two-day tickets are $20 and one-day tickets are $15. Visit roadatlanta.com or call 1-800-849-RACE for more information.

“We Believe” chronicles the history of the Jefferson football program from 1947 through the State Championship game in the Georgia Dome in 2012.

It consists of 128 pages of Jefferson football history, All-State players, the 2012 cheerleaders, band, players and a chapter devoted to each game in the 2012 season. The cost of the hard cover book is $49 while the soft cover is $39. Detailed information about the book can be found at www. webelieve2012.com. The book is for sale in Jefferson at Crawford Long Pharmacy, Downtown Interiors, Beef O’Brady’s and Porter Insulation. You can also order the book online or call Amy Cole at 706-367-9876.

Road Atlanta’s most attractive race will appear in Braselton from Oct. 16-19. The Petit Le Mans, 1,000 miles (or 10 hours) of racing, consists of multiple class divisions with some even having multiple drivers. The winner of each class with will be automatically entered into the 24 Hours of Le Mans. For more information, visit roadatlanta.com or call 1-800-849-RACE.

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FBHS sprints past Salem 38-7

MILL CREEK Continued from 1B

The Blue Devils added a 33-yard field goal with 7:08 left to play from Blake Bingham.

Again the Hawks found themselves in a hole to deep to dig themselves out of near regulation as NHS scored with 1:46 left off a 13-yard run by quarterback A.J. Bush.

Norcross, the defending 6A state champions, started the season with a 55-0 loss to Booker T. Washington out of Miami, Fla., while the Hawks started off the season off strong with a 3-0 record but fell by 1-point in a fourth quarter thriller against Peachtree Ridge High School. It’s hard to determine which needed the win most as both teams were facing a 0-2 start in conference play.

Now that it’s all said and done, the Hawks will need to win out the rest of the season but will have a tough contender when they travel to take on North Gwinnett High School on Oct. 11 in a 7:30 p.m. game.

GARLAND

Continued from 1B “I think we will get back to state and hopefully this time we’ll make it past the Final Four,” Garland said.

One thing the Panthers couldn’t run away from was schedule, which included three 6A schools. From the outside looking in, it didn’t seem like the Lady Panthers would have a fair shot at winning any of those games - but they did, including one against the

three-time back-to-back state champs.

“I think now we can actually do it and we have talent. We beat Collins Hill this year and that helped us realize we are a good team and we have the mindset that no one can stop us,” said Garland. “Whenever a small school [like us] plays a bigger school, we have to remember that we have nothing to lose.”

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FOOTBALL

VOLLEYBALL

JCCHS 27, North Oconee 62

JCCHS 2, East Jackson 1

JHS 55, Greene Co. 10

JHS 2, Johnson, Gainesville 0

MCHS 13, Norcross 27

MCHS 1, North Springs 2

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Please note volleyball game scores are noted by games won, not the actual score of the game itself.

JCHHS 9, North Oconee 3 MCHS 11, Peachtree Ridge 0

By Brent Holloway

Regional staff

Flowery Branch’s 38-7 win over Salem on Friday night served as a microcosm for the Falcons’ season thus far. They absorbed a couple of punches early, but it was far from enough to knock them off their feet.

After Salem took a 7-0 lead into the second quarter, Flowery Branch responded with quarterback Jackson McDonald accounting for three touchdowns before the half, and the Falcons cruised to the victory from there.

“Salem’s a good team,” Flowery Branch coach Chris Griffin said.

“They put 60 on the board last week, and we knew they’re not the old Salem. We knew it was going to be a battle. We knew years ago if they ever decided to go from the wing-T to the spread, they’d be a good team, and that’s what they’ve done.”

The Seminoles (2-3, 1-2 Region 8-AAAAA) showed flashes of offensive potency early, capitalizing on an interception with a 16-yard touchdown pass from Michael Peck to Kanome McIntosh with 2:18 left in the first quarter. After that, it was all Flowery Branch.

The Falcons (3-2, 3-0) have won three straight and are sitting pretty in the region after sustaining seasonopening losses to Northside-Warner Robins and West Forsyth.

In putting away Salem, they showed the same offensive balance and defensive tenacity that has put them on the course that last year ended with a region title.

McDonald, who overcame a pair of early turnovers, was the key component in Flowery Branch’s 370 yards of total offense. He completed 12 of 17 passes for 213 yards and two scores and led the team in rushing with 63 yards on 12 carries and two more touchdowns.

The senior quarterback put the

Falcons on the board with a 1-yard run with 8:44 left in the second quarter, and after the Flowery Branch defense forced and recovered a fumble, followed it with 5-yard scoring run two plays later.

With 2:17 left before halftime, he then found Cameron Davis for a 34yard touchdown toss. The Falcons were never threatened again.

“That fumble (in the first quarter), that’s (McDonald’s) first one of the year,” Griffin said. “That’s not like him, and I know he was sick

“With any team, you come out expecting them to do something, and (Salem) was doing something a little bit different than what we were expecting,” Griffin said. “So it took us a little bit of time to find our niche, find our groove, and when we did, I felt like we started playing ball.”

The Falcons extended their lead on a 23-yard touchdown pass from McDonald to Jemon Randolph on the final play of the third quarter and finished the scoring on Davis’ 8-yard touchdown run with 9:49 left

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Flowery Branch’s Jemon Randolph leaves the Salem defense behind on a 6-yard gain in Friday night’s game at Falcon Field. about it, but kids are kids and they’re going to make mistakes. The good thing about him is he came over, responded and we fixed those issues.”

Meanwhile, the defense did its part. With the help of 3 sacks, the Falcons held Salem to 12 rushing yards on 35 carries and just 150 yards of total offense on the night, 52 of which came on a long pass that was tipped by a Flowery Branch defender into the hands of Salem’s Jordan Scott.

in the game.

Davis finished with three catches for 75 yards, while A’lencio Graham added three for 58 yards and Justin Thomson had four for 54 yards for Flowery Branch.

Peck led Salem, completing 12 of 29 for 131 yards and one touchdown, and was picked off twice by the Falcons.

Flowery Branch hosts Apalachee next, while Salem hosts Clarke Central.

A maverick in his own way

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Maverick McKinney wraps up a runner from Greene County. McKinney finished the night with eight tackles and two tackles for loss.

At first glance, it’s hard to imagine linebacker Maverick McKinney as a football player. He has one of the most animated and energetic personalities around -- so much so that he has become the class clown and he may not always get the same repercussions as some.

“People have accepted that I am goofy; that’s my personality,” said McKinney.

However, he currently leads the Jefferson High School football team in tackles. The younger brother of former Jefferson softball player Morgan McKinney, he said he isn’t surprised that he leads the defense right now; it’s simply based off of what the other team’s game plan is.

“Two of the three teams we’ve played primarily run the ball,” said McKinney. “I feel like they put me in position to make those plays based off their style of offense.”

McKinney was relatively quiet last year. While he was glad to be a part of Jefferson’s storied tradition, he’s ready to have more experience and stats under his belt. That also means having a bigger role if the Dragons make it back to the Georgia Dome.

“I was here for two years [but I wasn’t starting].

I worked hard over the past two years and earned this position,” said McKinney. “The team wants to win another state championship for Jefferson,

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But the Lady Bulldogs pulled away and kept the momentum shift on their side. They finished the match with wins of the same score, 25-13.

“It is hard to stop a girl with that size and power who can spike/kill from the back line.

They are a good team and have developed together as a team.

We are a very young team. Many of our varsity players are just getting playing time this year as seniors. It is tough for us to compete against teams that have been playing together for years in club and recreation teams,” said JCCHS head coach Cora Andrews.

However, the Panthers bounced back with a 2-1 win over cross-town foe East Jackson County High School. Andrews said she saw a JCCHS team that limited mistakes and corrected errors they succumbed

to against Hart.

“There was more movement, better anticipation of where the ball was going and better placement,” said Andrews. “There was just much better play overall. Obviously, East Jackson is our big rival and we want to do well against them. The crowd was great and kept our players [excited].”

JCCHS will enter the region tournament later this month – hopefully giving them just enough time to gel as certain members have been off the court.

“We have several players who are just now playing due to injuries. We are coming together as a team and working the ball better. These girls have really worked hard this season and are just now seeing the benefits. It will be an interesting end to the season,” Andrews stated.

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The Panthers will travel to Oconee County next Tuesday.

JCCHS slips in road test

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Somewhere in the third quarter, the North Oconee High School football team stood on the sideline in disbelief that the Panthers were leading by seven.

Somewhere in the fourth quarter, things went downhill for Jackson County Comprehensive High School who came so close to pulling an upset over the defending AAA region champs. JCCHS gave up 42

unanswered points in the fourth quarter following a dominant performance in the third quarter of play.

North Oconee’s Kawon Bryant had a night that would make some college running backs look like amateurs.

He rushed for 372 yards on 33 attempts and had eight rushing touchdowns, five of those in the second half. He has more than 1,100 yards on the ground this season and 21 touchdowns. Before the drama unfolded in the fourth quarter, Jackson

but individually, I want to have something to do with it. I want to feel like I contributed more.”

While his lively personality is what makes him well known, McKinney said he is not all fun and games 24/7.

“I do have a serious side. I like to have fun on the field and I’m fired up most of the time but I know when it’s time to work and when it’s time to play,” stated McKinney.

Two of Jefferson’s biggest games of the season have come and gone but McKinney still has two more circled that will be a big test for the team.

“I am looking forward to playing WashingtonWilkes and Rabun County High School. Washington-Wilkes always say they are better than us.

Rabun County beat us in a 7-on-7 tournament so I am pretty sure they are still hyped up off of that,” McKinney said.

McKinney said he is very appreciative of his peers and their enthusiasm at the games. The Jefferson Revival runs down the home side of the track right before the start of the game and dominates the first few rows at Memorial Stadium.

They can be a rowdy group but it’s just what the Dragons need to get them fired up before they get under way.

“The students used to run around the whole track but they don’t let them do that anymore.

It looks kind of intimidating when they do that [in front of the visitor side],” he said with a smile.

Tigers earn big win over GWA Commerce gets revenge from last year’s 26-14 loss

BY KELSEY WILLIAMSON

Regional staff

Commerce defeated George Walton Academy 31-21 on Friday in Commerce.

A pair on interceptions

by Grant Mayberry and Cole Chancey changed the game in Commerce’s favor.

Mayberry intercepted a George Walton pass and ran it back 74 yards to the 6-yard line for the Tigers (3-2), who scored three plays later on a run

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Chancey intercepted a pass with under a minute to play, giving Commerce the ball. The Tigers ran one play before time ran out to earn the win.

Chance McClure scored a pair of touchdowns and ran for 145 yards on 21 carries for Commerce, and Jamir Walton tallied 118 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries.

Nahum Mendoza kicked a 37-yard field goal following the Brooks touchdown to give the Tigers the 10-point lead they finished with.

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Fall is here, and with it the rustle of corn husks and colorful pumpkins ripe for the picking. What better way to spend the day, than out on the farm amid a corn maze or pumpkin vines?

A number of corn mazes, pumpkin patches – and even a scarecrow showcase – are within an easy drive.

The Maize Quest, hosted by Jaemor Farms, is a cornfield maze adventure with a theme and games cut through a living cornfield. Visitors maximize their efforts by working together to meet the Maize Quest Challenge. This year’s corn maze is the shape of a Kubota tractor with the theme “World of Corn” celebrating American agriculture and corn. (See more on Jaemor Farms below) Just down the highway is the Buford Corn Maze, located on the corner of Friendship and Bennett Roads at Exit 8 off Interstate 985.

For five years, families have navigated their way through its 5-acre corn maze, and toured the surrounding woods by hayride. Those same trees become a haunted forest Thursday through Sunday nights.

For those who prefer a less frightful night, there are goats, pigs and chickens for the petting and a bounce house, face painting and pony rides. There is also a shelled corn-filled “sand” box for the little ones. On weekends, musical acts and Sunday evening karaoke take the stage.

And, how about a house filled with scarecrows? Saturdays throughout October, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council is displaying its Scarecrow Reunion. The exhibit features a chain saw artist rendition of a scarecrow; a photo area; the evolution of the scarecrow, school art and a room dedicated to Hoschton’s 2008 World Record for the most scarecrows in one location.

And, what home would be complete without a carved pumpkin or the scent of fresh pumpkin pie? Beyond crafty carving for decoration, most parts of the pumpkin are edible, including the fleshy shell, the seeds, the leaves and even the flowers.

Jaemor Farms offers guests the chance to see their pumpkins ripe on the vine as well as readied for sale. But, about an hour southeast in Watkinsville, families can visit Washington Farms with its 6-acre pumpkin patch. There is also an 8-acre corn maze, petting zoo, corn cannon and pumpkin slingshot, playground; the list goes on. And, of course, pig races.

Since each farm includes its own signature activities and attractions, plan on visiting several. And if you’ve never been “out on the farm,” head out this fall and create a family tradition.

The following is a list of area farms that include corn mazes and pumpkin patches among other activities in the Northeast Georgia area:

Jaemor Farm Corn Maze, 5340 Cornelia Highway, Alto. 770869-3999. www.jaemorfarms.com/corn-maze Buford Corn maze, Interstate 985, exit 8. Buford. 678-8357198. www.bufordcornmaze.com Southern Tree Plantation, 2226 Owltown Road, Blairsville.

706-745-0601. www.southerntreeplantation.com North Georgia Corn Maze, 559 Tom Bell Road, Cleveland.

800-959-1874. www.northgeorgiacornmaze.com Commerce Corn Maze, 40155 Highway 441 S, Commerce.

706-335-3866. www.funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com/ public/specials/events.cfm Bradley’s Pumpkin Patch, 55 Lawrence Drive, Dawsonville.

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Pirate’s Ball is PRCC fundraiser The Pirate’s Ball is coming to Winder.

The 21-and-over event, benefiting the Piedmont Rape Crisis Center now located in Hoschton, starts at 7 p.m.

Saturday at the Winder Community Center, and PRCC president of the board of directors Darryl Gumz is hoping 200 people show up.

The more the better, as the event is one of two major fundraisers that the PRCC holds throughout the year and is thus one of the biggest ways the organization is funded.

“We operate on a shoestring budget,” Gumz said, adding that the organization gets limited funds from the government, state and county governments and thus needs help from the community to continue its mission.

“This is very important for us.”

The PRCC serves victims of Barrow, Jackson and Banks counties, although Gumz said the organization, which has just one full-time employee, will even help victims of other counties if needed.

“Susan (Cash) will say she’s a pro-

fessional hand holder,” Gumz said.

“She’ll advocate for (victims) through the criminal justice system and provide counseling for victims and secondary victims.

“We also provide a lot of education to the community,” said Gumz.

Gumz adds the organization will even provide basic assistance to victims coming in for the first time, such as clothing and food. So much of that assistance is possible due to the money raised at events like the Pirate’s Ball, in its second year but first in Winder.

It was in Jefferson last year.

Gumz said the Winder Community Center venue works well for the event, and he hopes the PRCC can continue it for years and years.

The night will include dancing to the Highway 211 Band, a BBQ dinner, a silent auction and a boat load of frolicking and jocularity.

The price of admission is $40 or only $60 for a couple. Tickets are available by calling PRCC at 770-586-5423 or Darryl Gumz at 770-605-6656. At the ball, PRCC will draw the winning

Susan Cash and other PRCC supporters have been decked out in pirate attire to promote Saturday’s fundraising event including the raffle. tickets for their current ongoing raffle of a customized golf cart, 32-inch flat screen HD TV with a sound system and $100 gift card. Tickets for the raffle are $10 and can also be purchased by calling the same numbers.

White launches her newest book

By Catherine Cosenza

For The Paper

Does talent run in families? It’s hard to say, but Jaclyn Weldon White and her granddaughter Ashley White might just convince you that it does.

You’ll have a chance to judge for yourself on Saturday, Oct. 5. That’s the day Braselton Gallery will host the launch party for Jaclyn’s new book, A Southern Woman’s Guide to Herbs, and the first public show of Ashley’s paintings, drawings and sculpture.

Jaclyn White, who makes her home in Hoschton, has authored eight books and numerous magazine articles over the past 20 years. A former police officer, she’s spent most of her literary career writing about murder and mayhem, but her latest effort is quite a departure for her. The book is the result of her growing and using herbs for many years and White is looking forward to sharing her love and knowledge with others.

“I’m honored that Jackie White is releasing her new book here,” Debra Swantek, owner of Braselton Gallery, said. “There’s already been much excitement about it and we’ve taken quite a few pre-orders.”

Liberally illustrated with her own photographs, it includes everything herbal – growing tips, crafts, medicinal and cosmetic uses for herbs, along with many of the author’s favorite

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Jackie White will be signing her new book about herbs on Saturday at Braselton Gallery where her granddaughter’s artwork is being introduced to wider audience. recipes. There’s even a humorous chapter on herbal spells and potions.

“I’m really excited about the new book,” White said, “but what makes this such a special event is that Ashley will be there with me, exhibiting her wonderful art.”

Ashley, an 18-year-old student at

Georgia Gwinnett College, is already an accomplished artist. A Governor’s Honors participant and a prize winner in the Georgia Arts Honors Society, her work has been featured in a number of academic art exhibits. However this will be her first gallery show.

Swantek said she is excited to be able to introduce Ashley to a larger audience. “After seeing Ashley’s work,” she said, “I was surprised by her talent and maturity. I think it needs to be encouraged and nurtured. People are going to love it.”

Ashley works in all mediums and disciplines. In the Braselton exhibit, you’ll find a still life painting depicting artist supplies hanging beside a brightly-hued self-portrait and an etching of the artist and her grandfather. Nearby will be an ancient man’s face sculpted in clay and a multimedium rendition of a proud Native American.

Asked why she worked in so many different mediums, Ashley smiled. “I want to try everything. I like new mediums and seeing how they work and how I can manipulate them in different ways.”

The reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. at Braselton Gallery on Saturday, Oct. 5. All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Debra at 678-960-8977 or debra@braseltongallery.com . You can also visit BraseltonGallery.com.

Jaemor Farms opens new store in Commerce Corn maze celebrating Kubota connection

By KATIE GRIFFIN

klgriffin@clickthepaper.com

ALTO – A recent Saturday couldn’t have been a prettier day to open the ninth annual Jaemor Farm Cornfield Maze. The sun was shining, there was a nice breeze and, for the first time this year, it felt like fall.

The Maize Quest is a cornfield maze adventure with a theme and games cut through a living cornfield. Maize Quest’s goal is to provide top-notch entertainment and exciting educational opportunities to individuals, families and groups. Visitors maximize their efforts by working together to meet the Maize Quest Challenge.

This year’s corn maze is the shape of a Kubota tractor. The theme is “World

of Corn” and celebrates American agriculture and corn, which is the No. 1 field crop in the United States, harvested with tractors such as the Kubota brand tractor.

“There were about 500 people that visited the farm on Saturday. September isn’t our busiest month; October always is,” said Drew Echols, manager of Jaemor Farms. “But we did better this year than we did last year, so that’s always something to be proud of.”

The cornfield maze is open through Nov. 3. The cornfield hours are: September: Friday: 3-10 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday: 1-6 p.m.

October: Friday: 10 a.m.

– 11 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.

– 11 p.m.; Sunday: 1-6 p.m. *Last ticket is sold one hour before closing. October also

features Flashlight Nights from dusk until 10 p.m., no Flashlight Night on Sundays.

The cornfield maze admission cost is listed below: Adults (13 & older): $10; Children (3-12 years): $9; Under 3: Free. The farm features a $12 all-access pass which include the maze, hayride and any three attractions (age 3 and up). Groups of 20+ can call for special rates and scheduling.

Besides the cornfield maze, other attractions include the bridge over the cornfield maze that provides an overview of the maze, scenic hayride tours of the farm, the Pumpkin Train ride for kids, hand-pump duck races, mini maze for kids, an exciting 40-foot slide and apple cannons where visitors can test their skills and shoot apples at an old school bus.

“We want to encourage people to come experience our farm,” said Echols.

The farm featured an Employee Appreciation Day for Kubota employees on Sept. 21 that allowed any Kubota employee to go to Jaemor and experience the cornfield maze free of cost.

Kubota plays a huge role in this region’s agriculture.

Jaemor Farms is providing some fall fun including the Kubota corn maze and pumpkin patch rides, and also bringing fresh produce and other locally grown and locally made goods to its new location in Commerce (above).

Since Jaemor is a working farm, they like to give Kubota a shoutout as a way to recognize their appreciation for all that they do in that community.

The pumpkin patch opened the last weekend in September. This is special because most places just sell pumpkins, but Jaemor opens up their fields to allow people to see their pumpkins still on the vines. The farm has already picked more than 20,000 pumpkins, which is just three-fourths of their total pumpkin crop.

Jaemor Farms recently opened a new store in Commerce. The new location is on Highway 441 between Krispy Kreme and Walmart.

Echols said they are very excited about this opportunity to sell locally grown produce and baked goods to the Banks Crossing area. One feature they sell that they’ve had several customers ask about is the upcoming Christmas gift box, which includes jams, baked goods and produce. Since Commerce is already a well-known area for shoppers during the Christ-

mas holiday, Jaemor expects to sell a good many of these boxes since they have something the outlets don’t -- locally grown and locally made goods that make a perfect gift for the grandparents or families living out of state.

The popular “I am Georgia grown” T-shirts are also for sale at both Commerce and Alto locations.

For more information about Jaemor Farm, visit the website at www.jaemorfarms.com or “Like” them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jaemorfarms.

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Fundraisers on the horizon

On the hunt

Nat Christman locates ‘fox’ in Tri-County Amateur Radio Club’s first ‘sly fox’ exercise The Tri-County Amateur Radio Club held its first “Fox Hunt” on Saturday, Sept. 7.

The hunt also referred to as a Shy Fox, Lazy Fox or T Hunt, while having a serious purpose, is a fun and educational event that many radio clubs conduct.

“We hope to do this on a recurring basis,” said Al Mieger, K2ADM, club president.

The technical side of this event gives participants experience in locating an errant radio signal or someone purposefully misusing the amateur radio frequencies. The hunt begins as a radio transmitter (the Fox) is placed in an undisclosed location and begins transmitting radio signals at recurring intervals.

The participants start from a location at some distance from the “Fox” and, using handheld radios and directional antennas, try to locate the transmitter.

For the Tri-County event, the starting location was about 3 miles from where the transmitter had been located, and it took the team of seven members a couple of hours to narrow down the location by triangulation methods.

By the end, everyone was tired but enjoyed the hunt.

Tom Welty, N4TAW, said with what he learned this time, he will be able to better prepare himself for the next hunt and suggested the club do it again in the upcoming fall or winter season.

Nat Christman, K4NPC, was the first participant to locate the fox, which had been

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Nat Chrisman was first to locate the fox; Below: The team (L-R) Mike Gee, Tom Welty, Mark Allman, Bob Macken, Roger Cohen, Nat Christman, Al Mieger placed near the Publix Store on Highway 211, however, it was truly a team accomplishment. Other participants were Mark Allman, N4MKA; Roger Cohen, WB2EMD; Bob Macken, KK4TRF; and Bob Richardson, W4RBR. Mike Gee, W9QO, was the fox wrangler for the event.

Oct. 5 pageant for Emery Todd Evans A pageant benefiting Emery Todd Evans will be held Oct. 5 at the Galilee Church Family Life Center in Jefferson.

The ages will be from 1-17, and the pageant is open to all boys and girls.

At the pageant, children and adults will be honored that is living with and or has passed away form epilepsy or any other brain related illnesses.

The Jefferson youngster will be going to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital a minimum of seven days as doctors hope to find a cause and cure for his ongoing seizures.

The benefit will help with expenses while Emery is taking this journey to get well.

Emery can be found on FaceBook at Find a Cure for Little Emery or on his website at Emerytoddevans.weebly.com.

Donations can be made through PayPal at emerytevans@yahoo.com or at Community Bank and Trust locations to the Emery Evans Fund, P.O. Box 495, Jefferson, GA 30549.

Buddy Christian Memorial 5K is Oct. 5 The Buddy Christian Memorial 5K set for Oct. 5 will help raise money for the Buddy Christian Foundation which works to prevent line of duty deaths and assists the surviving family members of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Registration will take place in front of the Classic Center at 300 N. Thomas St., in Athens. The starting line and finish line will be behind the Classic Center Warehouse buildings.

Check-in is at 5 p.m. with the 5K Run/ Walk starting at 6 p.m. and the awards presentation at 7 p.m.

Awards will be made to overall Male/ Female, Masters Male/Female, and top three male/female runners in 5 year age groups beginning at 10 and under through 75 and over.

T-shirts will be guaranteed to all pre-registered participants as supplies last. Plenty of refreshments will be available after the race.

Registration is now $25. Register online at buddychristianfoundation.org/2013buddy-christian-memorial-5k-runwalk For more information, contact the Buddy Christian Foundation at 502-6942370 or info@buddychristianfoundation. org.

Fall festival, chili cookoff for Braden K The second annual fall festival and chili cook-off – a COTA for Braden K event – will be held Oct. 12 at the Jefferson Parks & Rec Department.

There will be lots of games, face painting, crazy hair, bounce houses, cake walks, food, fun and more from noon to 6 p.m..

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Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze, Highway 53 E, Dawsonville. 770-7726223. www.uncleshucks. com Buck’s Corn Maze, 1923 New Hope Road, Dawsonville.

706-344-8834. www. buckscornmaze.com Goofy Rooster Corn Maze, 7264 Highway 75 Alt, Helen. 706-878-1777. www.goofyrooster.com Hillside Orchard Farms Corn Maze. 18 Sorghum Mill Drive, Lakemont (Old US Hwy 441 S). 706-782-2776.

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Donations can also be sent by mail to the Children’s Organ Transplant Association, 2501 West COTA Drive, Bloomington, IN 47403. Checks or money orders should be made payable to COTA with “In Honor of Braden K” in the memo line. Credit Card donations are also accepted online at www.

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Princess Katie 5K is Oct. 13 The Princess Katie 5K, a COTA for Katie T. Fundraiser, will be held Sunday, Oct. 13, at Sandy Creek Park in Athens. A fun run will begin at 1:30 p.m. with a 5K starting at 2 p.m.

Katie Testement is the Jefferson youngster who underwent a heart transplant this summer.

The Gwinnett Gladiators will host two nights of fundraising for Katie with games at 7 p.m. on Oct. 18 and 19. From each ticket purchased using the online code: COTA4KT, $5 will be donated to COTA for Katie T. Purchase tickets on the Gwinnett Gladiators website.

A breakfast with Santa event is being scheduled for Dec. 7.

Geoff Sarazen family golf tourney set A Nov. 12 golf tournament is planned by a Chateau Elan committee so that net proceeds will help to support the family of former Legends staff member Geoff Sarazen.

“For those of us fortunate enough to know Geoff, we remember him as one of the friendliest and most helpful people we have ever met. Geoff was the grandson of Hall of Fame golfer Gene Sarazen,” said Judy Pennebaker, one of the organizers.

“Geoff worked as an assistant professional at the Legends Club and as Director of Golf for the resort courses from 1994 through 2004.”

The committee’s mission is to “develop and execute a fundraiser focused on raising funds for the family of Geoff Sarazen.”

The event at The Legends begins at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start. A dinner and silent auction is also planned.

For more information, contact Steve Lawson at 678-471-1149 or email kenscarboro@hotmail.com

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w-bct Donation goes to peace place

Boys & Girls Club Supporter

Winder-Barrow Community Theatre, represented (L) by Tery Overbey, recently presented a check for $300 to The Peace Place executive director Kelley Ondovchik (C) and Stanley Rodgers, (R) chairman of the Peace Place Board. This money was designated for Peace Place through the W-BCT continuing program of Community Service where a portion of the proceeds of each play is donated to a local non-profit group.

The last show that was done by Winder-Barrow Community Theatre was “Cotton Patch Gospel” in August. More than 1,000 people saw this show over the two weekends it was presented.

Peace Place was created as a safe shelter to assist battered women and their children as they rebuild their lives, independently and free of abuse. Their services are confidential and free. The philosophy is simple – break the cycle of domestic violence.

Peace Place opened its door to women and children survivors of domestic violence in June of 2000, and since then, it has provided safe shelter for more than 1,800 women and children.

Throughout the years following the establishment of Peace Place, the programs and services have continued to multiply. In 2007, Peace Place was able to expand its housing program to not only include an emergency shelter, but also to include transitional housing. Through the transitional program, Peace Place is able to offer safe housing, at a reduced rent, to women for one year. Peace Place offers an array of services including individual empowerment counseling sessions, support groups, case management, outreach advocacy, legal advocacy, financial assistance, and more. For more information about Peace Place, please contact them at 770-307-3633 or see their website at www.peaceplaceinc.org. The 24-Hour Hotline is 770-586-0927.

The Kroger Company has donated $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County as part of the organization’s capital campaign. William Chupp (center), manager of the Jefferson Kroger on Old Pendergrass Road, presents the contribution to capital campaign chairman David Varnedoe (left) and Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County executive director Michael Williams. Excavation on the site began in July, but Varnedoe said progress has been slowed by raining weather. The building is scheduled to be completed in January 2014. To see updates on the construction’s progress or to make a donation to the capital campaign, go to www.bgcjcga.org.

Jackson EMC Foundation board chairman Johnny Fowler (C) presents a $2,500 grant check to representatives of the Disabled Veterans-Chapter 92, who will use the funds to provide emergency financial assistance to veterans and their families in Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Franklin, Jackson, Madison and Oglethorpe counties. Representing the DAV were (from the left) Steve Warner, Paul Docka, Tom Cooke, Nancy Cooke, Frank Thornburg, Bill Turner, Betty Turner, Dortheann Metzinger and Earl Lively.

Round Up grants grow

The Jackson EMC Foundation Board of Directors awarded a total of $107,864 in grants during their July meeting, including $97,700 to organizations and $10,164 to individuals. Eleven agencies serving area residents received $95,200.

Among the July awards: • $15,000 to the Hi-Hope Service Center in Lawrenceville to help fund part-time nursing services for 24 developmentally disabled residents in Gwinnett County, providing services

such as daily medication, insulin, blood checks and specialized medical treatment to an increasing number of residents who require onsite nursing care.

• $15,000 to Our Neighbor, a Gainesville grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to assisting young adults with special challenges, to provide two developmentally disabled men with a year of rent at the organization’s fifth house, gro-

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Scouts at New Liberty UMC The search for a new permanent home for Boy Scout Troop 146 and Pack 146 has hopefully come to an end as a Monday meeting finalized the troop’s new charter with New Liberty United Methodist Church.

Retired United States Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. R.A. “Dutch” Hut, who helps lead the 65-70 boys from the Braselton area involved in Scouting, said the Scouts were overwhelmed by the community’s response to help locate a permanent home for Monday night meetings as well as for storage space for the troop’s equipment and other gear.

The troop was originally displaced from its church meeting location in the midst of the national organization’s posturing on gay Scout members and then lost another meeting spot when that preschool facility closed.

On Monday, New Liberty pastor Whit Martin, charter representative Lee Paine, committee chairman Jeff Welch, District Scout Executive Phil Nichols and Hut met.

“We’ll now have a great place for Scouts to do activities outside,” said Hut. The Scouts’ storage building, donated by Steve Payne, will be relocated and the troop’s bus is going to be

donated to Jackson County CERT for use as a radio communication vehicle.

“We had so much response – even people from Gainesville and Jefferson – offering us meeting locations and storage space,” he said.

Two churches offered to give the Scouts a new home, however, New Liberty UMC was better able to accommodate the Monday meeting date and also keep the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts together at one location.

Hoschton United Methodist Church had offered to give the Boy Scouts a home but the meeting date would

have required a change and the younger Scouts would not have had the mentoring opportunities from the Boy Scouts. The older Scouts would have to forego the weekly leadership interaction with the Cub Scouts.

“The older Scouts have been helping with training of younger Scouts so the location at New Liberty works out for everyone,” said Hut. “We are extremely grateful for those who were so gracious with their replies to our appeal.”

For information on the troop, contact Dutch Hut at 706-654-2689 or 678-557-9961.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Moved in and now worried that we will not make it

Dear John: This is the first time I ever lived with a man.

I’m under 25, and I promised myself that I would never move in with a guy but instead be selfsufficient. In other words, I would have my own house pay my own bills and take care of myself.

I love my boyfriend very much, but since I broke this promise I am very uptight about everything.

Quite honestly, I’m scared that we aren’t going to make it as a couple. We’ve been fighting too much lately, and we’ve only lived together for about three weeks!

What should I do before things get worse? —Worried in Middletown, Ohio Dear Worried: You made the decision to move in before you had convinced yourself that this was truly what you wanted.

Your fear of being abandoned possibly rises from another experience in your childhood.

Consider this: Your current relationship is unique to any you’ve had in the

By doing so, you’ll soon realize you had nothing to fear after all.

John Gray past, or will have in the future. You owe it to your mate and yourself to get beyond your fears. Explain your fear to your mate.

Because he loves you, he will do his best to allay your fears.

Strong relationships are built on love, trust and compromise. For you to demonstrate these traits, you need to take his assurances to heart.

Don’t make big issues out of little concerns. We all have weaknesses. Remember what attracted you to him in the first place, and appreciate those traits.

Live the relationship one day at a time. At the end of each day, tell him three things that you appreciated about him and ask that he do the same.

Dear John: I’m currently struggling financially after the loss of a high-paying job.

I’ve been looking for new work for over six months, and I’ve found several positions paying well, but my wife insists that “we cannot live on this,” so I’ve foregone these new job offers.

Not only do I disagree with her, but I’m hurt by her unrealistic expectations.

We were planning on having children this year, but my job loss temporarily derailed our plans.

Obviously, this has also played into her emotions and mine. — What Now? in Fort Worth, Texas Dear What Now: Right now, you are both feeling the stress that comes with a loss of income.

But both of you need to remember that you are in this partnership together. As the Martian of the relationship, you’re going to be particularly sensitive to how your wife sees you at this time.

It’s very easy for a man to let himself feel inadequate when the right offer is not to be found, or far worse, no offer at all.

By immediately initiating an open dialogue, you can remind her that this is a very sensitive issue for you.

Validate her feelings by reinforcing to her that you, too, are deeply disappointed about postponing the pregnancy.

Ask her to verify your mutual decision to wait until your financial situation is more stable. In truth, she may not want to postpone it and just needed an opportunity to say this.

If this is the case, a paycheck — even one that does not reflect your full potential — may look more desirable to her, and it may encourage her to accept your rationale to temporarily take a job that pays less.

Nothing says you can’t later make a move to a position that better fits your financial criteria.

Whatever the game plan, it works if you go into it together with all eyes open

WORKING IT OUT

and with a willingness to accept what fate brings you — which of course can change at anytime.

Dear John: I’ve been married now for almost one year. I have a baby girl who is 1 month old.

From Friday to Sunday, my husband Ben “runs away.” This has been going on for seven months now, and I’m at the end of my rope about it.

Although I’ve expressed my concern, I haven’t yet put down my foot about his “lost weekends.” Should I? — Home Alone in Bridgeport, Conn.

Dear Home Alone: Both of you need to face up to some issues that have not yet been put on the table.

The fact that a baby has now entered the picture only adds to the importance that this be done.

When you open this discussion, do so without anger or blame.

Otherwise, you’ll be putting him on the defensive and you won’t get the results you want and need.

Start by validating his need to take time for himself on the weekends, but ask him to also consider participating in some specific activities with the baby, with you, and for just the two of you.

For example, ask him to help you bathe the child on Saturday mornings. Or ask him to rock the child in his lap for just 15 minutes each day.

Also, arrange for a friend or relative to sit with the baby once a week so that the two of you can reestablish a date ritual.

Most likely, he is just being immature or naive about his responsibilities as a partner and a father.

Commitment to a marriage and parenting requires maturity. If he is not up to that, you deserve someone who recognizes and appreciates you and your daughter.

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

Visit www.marsvenus.com.

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS The popular movie series under the Braselton stars continues Saturday, Oct. 5, with the 3D fantasy-adventure, “Oz the Great and Powerful.”

James Franco stars as a small-time circus magician who is hurled by a tornado away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. First he believes he hits fame and fortune then meets three witches who are not convinced he is the great wizard. As he attempts to restore order to Oz, he must determine who is good and who is evil. He puts his magic to work.

Movies are free of charge at dusk and sponsored by the Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority. Blankets and chairs are welcomed.

Vendors will offer treats along with the Braselton Lions Club which presents baked goods and concessions.

Braselton Park is located on Harrison Street in the down’s historic downtown. Visit www. downtownbraselton. com for additional family opportunities. sss The Friends of the Braselton West Jackson Library are sponsoring a special story time at the Braselton Library at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 11.

There will be a clown, face painting and balloon animals. Come join the fun. sss The Barrow County Historical Society

is selling tickets on a donated handmade quilt crafted by the Jug Tavern Quilters. The tickets are being sold for $1 each with all proceeds benefiting the historical society and the Barrow County Museum. The drawing will be held at the Oct. 22 fall meeting of the historical society.

The raffle is registered with the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office.

Twenty members of the Jug Tavern Quilters added their talents for the quilt which features Jug Tavern and other scenes which remind one of the past including vintage forms of transportation.

Tickets are being sold by members of the historical society. You can also call Sara Pope at 770-867-9253 or email bchistorical@gmail. com. The Barrow County Museum is open from 1-4 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. sss House of Clay is offering Clay Handbuilding classes. Participants will have the opportunity to create at least one clay project during the class scheduled from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, and Thursday Oct 24. Each class is $25 and includes a trip back to the studio to glaze the pieces. To register, contact House of Clay at 770-519-8900 or houseofclaybraselton@ gmail.com House of Clay is located at 5117 Highway 53 in Braselton. sss

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ceries and personal care items, as well as extra caregiving not currently covered.

• $10,000 to the Vision and Hearing Care Program, a service of the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, to help provide surgical procedures to restore sight, eye exams, and prescription eyewear for low-income residents in the 10 counties Jackson EMC serves, using Lighthouse medical equipment, volunteer doctors, staff and volunteers.

• $5,000 to the Gainesville/Hall County Fellowship of Christian Athletes to present the One Way 2 Play – Drug Free Program, which confronts the problem of drug use among students by instilling values, encouraging goal setting and establishing accountability through positive peer pressure in middle and high schools in Banks, Hall and Jackson counties.

• $4,200 to the Barrow County Special Olympics to purchase equipment and supplies for nearly 300 special needs athletes and athletes-in-training from 16 county schools so they can compete in basketball, bocce, soccer, softball, swimming, and track and field events.

• $2,500 to iServe Ministries, a Jefferson grassroots organization that helps churches recognize community needs and helps get those needs met, for backpacks and food for its “Bags of Love” program that sends students from disadvantaged families home each weekend with enough food for 4-6 family meals and snacks.

• $2,500 to Disabled American Veterans – Chapter 92 for its Veterans Relief Fund that provides assistance for emergency needs such as rent, medical bills, groceries, or a bus ticket home to veterans and their families in Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Franklin, Jackson, Madison and Oglethorpe counties.

During the August meeting, the Jackson EMC Foundation Board of Directors awarded a total of $87,998 in grants, including $76,800 to organizations and $11,198 to individuals. Four agencies serving area residents received $39,300.

• $15,000 to the Salvation Army – Gainesville, which serves Banks, Barrow, Hall and Jackson counties, to assist with the costs of providing Emergency Shelter to prevent homelessness and

community meals for families and individuals who are struggling; the agency provided 9,027 nights of shelter and 7,750 meals last year.

• $6,800 to the Hall County Library System to

The Jug Tavern Square Dance Club has been sponsoring Round Dance classes at the YMCA in Winder, and lessons will continue on Wednesdays beginning Oct. 9. The cost will be approximately $10 per couple, per lesson.

Singles are welcome.

Modern Round Dance is choreographed and cued ballroom dancing that progresses in a circular pattern around the dance floor. Round dancing differs from freestyle ballroom dancing in that each Round Dance has been fully choreographed ahead of time, and a “cuer” at the front of the room tells the dancers what steps to do.

Email marybrenda@ windstream.net or call 706-654-9847. sss Fall into Recycling, sponsored by Keep Jackson County Beautiful, will be from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Jackson County Transfer Station. The event will be collecting E-waste, documents for destruction, paint, fluorescent light bulbs, eyeglasses, auto oil and batteries and household batteries.

Call Susan Trepagnier at 706-708-7198 or email strepagnier@ jacksoncountygov.com for details. sss Join Piedmont CASA for its second annual Superhero Run which returns to Fort Yargo State Park on Saturday,

provide bilingual Awe Early Literacy stations, computers which have software and applications that promote six primary literacy skills, for the Blackshear Place and Murrayville Branches.

The Jackson EMC Foundation has put more than $7.9 million back into local communities since its founding in 2005, funding 776 grants to

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AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER • Minor surgeries & endoscopy of the urinary system • Lithotripsy • Laser prostate surgery • Painless prostate biopsy • Rapid stone treatment

Board certified physicians: Lawrence E. Lykins, MD, FACS Thomas M. Fassuliotis, MD, FACS David S. Woo, MD and Ryan N. Fogg, MD Hall County’s Only Female Urologist

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Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. The 1K is flat and great for families with children. 5K runners registering at www.active. com (“CASA Superhero Run”) will be guaranteed a T-shirt at the end of the race. Onsite registration begins at 1 p.m. at picnic shelter #5. The family fun 1K run starts at 2 p.m. and the 5K at 2:30 p.m.

Sponsorships are still available. Call 706387-6375 or visit www. piedmontcasa.org. sss The next fundraising event on the Humane Society of Jackson County calendar is the Oct. 26 Mimosas for Mutts and Margaritas for MeowMeows. There will be a Mimosa focused buffet as well as a Mexican lunch at the Jefferson Civic Center.

Tickets are $35 each or $25 for tickets purchased as a table for eight. Call 706-367-1111. sss “Day of Color 2013” benefiting the Hall County food pantry will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Langstons Salon, located at 3446 Winder Highway Suite 502 in Oakwood.

Every vote raises $2 for food bank. There will be door prizes, service giveaways and a free T-shirt for the first 50 to bring in four cans of food. The event will help prepare the food bank for the upcoming holidays.

Call 770-718-1430. sss The Flowery Branch Main Street Art Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday,

organizations and 274 grants to individuals. Participating co-op members have their monthly electric bills rounded up to the next dollar amount, with the “spare change” going to the Foundation.

Nov. 2.

Sponsored by the LakeView Art Center, the festival is a judged and juried art event benefiting Gentle Interventions.

A variety of artwork from local artists will be featured with fun for all ages. Admission is free. sss The community-wide Georgia vs Florida Tailgate Party will be held Nov. 2 starting at 2:30 p.m. at the Gum Spring Elementary School and West Jackson Middle School complex. The game will be shown live onsite along with many activities for all ages including hay rides and jump houses. At dusk, the tailgates become the largest Halloween Trunk n’ Treat in town. Grills and tents welcome. Invite your friends and neighbors to the party. sss Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry star Whisperin’ Bill Anderson returns to his “adopted” hometown of Commerce on Nov. 16, when he appears on stage with Joey+Rory and T.

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The show is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Bill Anderson Performing Arts Center, located inside Commerce High School, and all proceeds will go to benefit the Bill Anderson Scholarship Fund. Tickets for the Nov. 16 show in Commerce are on sale at WJJC Radio. Visit www. wjjc.net/billanderson.html or call 706-335-3155. sss SAVE THE DATES: Thursday, Nov. 14, will be the Taste of Braselton presented by the Braselton Downtown Development Authority.

The theme is based on American Pickers to showcase the town being on the map for antiques.

Friday, Nov. 15, is the Braselton Rotary Club’s ninth annual Reverse Raffle which raises funds to assist families identified through Holiday Connection.

Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, will be the Jackson County Arts Council’s fundraiser, Dancing with the Stars – Jackson Style!

JCAC has rounded up some of the most talented dancers in the county.

Flowery Branch Main Street

Arts Festival

Call to artists!

November 2nd • 10am-5pm Contact Karron Denaple

LakeView Art Center • 404-307-6405 lakeviewartcenter@gmail.com www.lakeviewartcenter.com

Applications available at: www.flowerybranchga.org LakeView Art Center features a children’s Art Class every Saturday - Call ahead to reserve!

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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

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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

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

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*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

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HEAVY EQUIPT OPERATOR/CDL DRIVER needed. Exp. only apply. Drug screen req. 770-869-3135

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Full time LPN needed for busy medical specialty practice. M-F with full benefit package. Must be professional and organized with positive attitude. Send Resume & salary requirements to: Practice Manager 1296 Sims St. , Ste. B, Gainesville, GA 30501

Misc. Help Wanted

Axiom Staffing will be conducting an ONSITE JOB FAIR at Kubota Industrial Equipment 1001 McClure Industrial Drive, Jefferson, GA. on October 2nd from 11am-4pm Please call 706-387-1068 with any questions A WHOLESALE CO. Accepting 30 people ASAP. Training provided. $300-$500 paid wkly avg. Call Mr. Baker. 678971-5302 Actively seeking to fill multiple positions.

Need Sales Reps Exp preferred but not required. Will train.

Also seeking Roofing Repairmen and Carpenters.

770-652-1983 to schedule interview DO YA! DO YA! DO YA! Wanna Dance No Experience Needed Please Call Sunny 770-536-3759 Top of Gainesville

*Requires payment in advance.

Office/Clerical

Warehouse

Pets & Supplies

CUSTOMER SERVICE Rapidly growing co. ready to open 2nd office. Seeking professional who can converse on a personal level. Advancement opportunities for those committed to excellence. Flex hrs FT/PT avail. $9.50/hr.

Gainesville location.

770-536-3386

Employment Plus has several openings in the Gainesville and Suwanee, GA areas.

Our clients are looking for experienced Transportation Dispatchers, Machine Operators, Production Associates and Forklift Operators. If interested, please apply online at www.employment plus.com and then call the local office at 770503-9911 to schedule an interview appointment

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES READY 10/31 WITH FIRST SET OF SHOTS & DEWORMED. 4 BOYS & 4 GIRLS**500**NATASHA 678-989-9522

RECEPTIONISTADMIN ASSISTANT Full-time.

Proficiency in MS Office required.

Email resume to careers@optum const.com 770-287-3101

Production Axiom Staffing Immediate Openings Call a recruiter today 678-866-8800

Restaurant Help New Italian Restaurant coming to downtown Gainesville. Now acepting applications for: Exp’d Servers, Bar tenders, Hostesses, Cooks and managers.

Send resume to: cosanostraitalian kitchen@gmail.com or Call: 678-409-5867

Security SECURITY - Full & Part-time Gainesville & Cornelia areas.

Apply online only at: www.ekgsecurity.com No phone calls please

Stuff Appliances ATTN: LANDLORDS 3 Refrig- w/top freezer$100 ea or $250 all; Dbl door Refrig $150; Washer $100; Electric Water Heater w/pressure bladder $100, Electric Stove, $100. All works good 678-232-2843

Truck Drivers Simpson Trucking & Grading needs experienced: *Heavy Equipment Operators & CDL Drivers *Excavators *Dozers *Scrapers *Dump Trucks CDL, clean MVR and drug test req’d.

Apply in person: Simpson Trucking 136 4 Candler Rd 770-536-4731 EOE M/F/V/D CDL DRIVERS Needed Tuition paid by Federal Grants or VA Benefits 770-614-6022 or 1-877-GET-A-CDL Call and see if you Qualify in 5 minutes! dtruckschool.com Driver DEDICATED ACCOUNT Based In Gainesville, GA. Average $60,000/Year *Great Home Time *Medical Plans & 40K Avail CDL-A w/1 yr. T/T exp 800-879-7826 www.ruan.com/jobs RUAN Dedicated to Diversity EOE HIRING: CDL DRIVERS w/2+ years experience.

OTR, NOT going to north-east, up to 45 cpm good home time. Call Blue Sky Transportation 404-509-1515 to apply Hiring: OTR DRIVERS 2yrs Experience.

Weekend work req’d.

Call 678-989-0506 Part-Time Driver Needed!

Must have clean driver history and be able to lift 50 lbs. Email resume to: sales@theindustrial depot.com or come in and fill out an application at 3305 Cook Dr., Gainesville, GA 30507 Route Driver/ Developer and management trainees needed. Make $150 daily must have clean MVR and can drive 5-speed. drug screening on site. call 678-456-9190

GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups. AKC, 6wks, shots & wormed. Parents on premises. 4 males, 5 females. $600. 678-9368538 KITTENSFree to Good Home.

706-824-1885

Wanted To Buy

WASHERS $100; DRYERS $75; REFRIG $125. Will Deliver. 678-546-9184 678-617-5560

Homes-Rentals

Auctions BANKRUPTCY AUCTION Two Lots in Sidney on Lanier 2219 & 2223 AuctionsCt, Huntingdon Gainesville, GA Online Only Auction Ends 10/4/13 at 12pm EDT Call Amy Martin 404-734-3606 auctionEbid.com

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ApartmentsUnfurnished 1BR. Nice. In City $530/ mo.

404-252-3325 AVAILABLE NOW! 2BRt. Clean, quiet n’borhood. $595mo; $300dp 678-630-9019 WINDCLIFF APARTMENTS Located at 150 Gabriel Circle in Gainesville, GA is currently accepting names to add to our waiting list. Potential applicants must meet income requirements & be 62 years or older, or disabled. We offer spacious 1 & 2 BR Apts. with w/d connections, patios, community activities & much more 770-503-0568

TDD# 1-800-255-0056

Duplexes For Rent Ethan Allen Country Dining Room Table With Four Chairs, Table Leaf and Table Leaf Storage Bag. Table has a pedestal stand on four scrolled feet with rosette details. Table is 48 inches wide and has an additional single leaf of 18 inches. The twotone distressed hand finish gives the piece a soft look. All items are in mint condition and have been gently used by two adults. $1300. Call/Text 678-617-1261

Boats & Marine ALUMINUM BOAT 12’ - 5’ wide. heavy duty, Steering whl, Includes all pulley & cables. Asking $350. 678-617-5560; 678-546-9184546

Lake Home For Rent LAKE APT- Large 2BR $250/wk. cable/utilities included. 770-539-2938

Mobile Homes For Rent 2BR/1BA $125/wk. We pay $120 towards utils.

No pets. 770-289-9142

N &S Hall -2BR/1.5BA $625/mo.

770-540-7571

Houses For RentUnfurnished 3- 4 bdrm Homes. $1075-1250. Great loc.

2 car gar, Lake, freplc.

770-539-4400 3BR/2BA Ranch.

Gainesville.

Owner/ Agent.

Darlene 678-300-1275

Beautiful Dining Room Suite, 6 chairs, table, china cabinet with mirror & lights $1500. 770-6548749

3BR/2BA, 1022 Etta Vista Cir., $575 + dep.

770-531-1095

CLERMONT 2BR/2BA. $155/wk. Free heat/ water. 770-654-4073

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

770-534-7596

SEA RAY 1999230 Bow Rider.

260 HP, 5.7L, Mercruiser Motor, Magic Tilt Trailer, Bimini Top, Boat Cover, Snap In Carpet Liner, Low Hours. $7,500. Call Ray at 404-314-8822

Roommates Wanted

RV’s/Travel Trailers

Beautiful China Hutch.

Solid oak. Excellent Condition. $1500. 706693-4577

Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com

CHRYSLER 1994 Lebaron. Cnvt. auto, V6, grn/gray. New top/tires. 157k. $1395.

770-262-8200 CHRYSLER 2006 PT Cruiser, very clean, non smoker, 5 spd, 88K, easy on gas, $4,200.

770-503-5235 VOLVO 1998 -S70. Auto 142k, Runs Great plus mpg. $1500. N. Hall. 727742-8452

Import Cars

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

Deer Hunter Special!

Extra Clean, 16ft. $2500. Call 770-5363886

Homes & Real Estate

FLEETWOOD 2005 Expedition. 38ft. , sleeps 6 comfortably. Slides, kitch, dining, liv rm & master BR, dbl door frig, micro-wave, oven, stove, 2 TV’s , full size corner shower, separate toilet area, wshr/dryr, dual heat & A/C, 7500 watt diesel gen, 300hp diesel engine. Satellite equipt sun awning, all leath int, carpet & vinyl flooring.

39,644 miles. Like New! $87,500. 706-677-3824; 706-318-0520

Acreage For Sale LULA 2 acres $19,900/Now $15,900 ALTO 4.66 acres w/ creek. $59,500/Now $49,900 850-710-6480

Farms & Farm Land

WINNEBAGO 1999 Brave. 17k orig miles.

Stored. Great Cond $16,000/ negot. 706684-0340 lve msg

House For Sale-Hall County For Sale By Owner- Call 706-716-5300. 3BR/2BA 5023 Bird Rd. Zip 30506

Lots For Sale

Misc. For Sale LIVING ESTATE SALE Fair prices.

Also new in box Dell computer, 20” monitor , all in one model. $300.

Call for details.

770-744-8721

CHEVY 2003 Corvette Anniversary Collector’s Edition, Convt., 1 owner car. Call Kevin, Jim Waters Motors 770-530-1140 CHEVY 2010 Camaro RS navy blue w/silver stripe o n hood, 28k, Great Cond. Loaded with all latest upgrades. $24,500 Owner in failing health.

770-965-3494

FORD 1988-F-250. 7.3 diesel, 5spd, Ext Cab. VGC.. Trade possible. $5500/obo. 770-9670751

Trucks

TOYOTA 2005 Tundra. 53,000 mi. very good condition, white, brown interior, automatic.

2-door. Very well maintained $7850.

678-943-1375

JAGUAR 1983 Conversion. 350 Chevy engine, Like New upholstery, tires. Needs paint/windshield & gas tank. A steal at $900.

Harry, 770-503-6813 JAGUAR 2001 VDP 8cyl, Beautiful Touring Vehicle. Finaincing Available. Call Kevin Jim Waters Motor 770-530-1140 TOYOTA 2000 Solara, 167,000 miles, 2nd owner, 2 door, leather, moonroof, 6 disc. CD changer, loaded, $4,800.

678-617-4062

Vans CHRYSLER 2005 Town & Cntry Handicap equipt surnrf, 2 whl chrs. 75k. $16,000. 770-983-1848 TOYOTA 2004 Sienna XLE Limited, exc. cond., options galore, tow pkg, nav. system, single owner, non-smoker, asking $8,400 obo. 404405-0241

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2007- Fat Boy. Less than 2k miles, Asking $12,500 obo. 678-316-1171.

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2008 Sportster. 883XL, chrome & blk. 2650mi.

Like New! Lots of extras. $5500. 678-488-2521

Sport Utility Vehicles DODGE 1999 Durango SLT, outstanding cond., special financing avail.

Call Kevin, Jim Waters Motors 770-530-1140

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NORDIC TRACKElliptical. (New) Paid: $1200; Asking $450.

678-865-7222

ISUZU 2001 Rodeo For Sale.

Manual transmission, 2WD, 4cylinders, black. $3750.

Call 770-540-3391

Motorcycles

SINGLE WIDE 1996.

3/2. New metal roof. $15,000/ OBO. 678-9364321

for as little as

JEEP 2002 Sahara LX. 4x4. Exc Cond.

Call for Details!

Kevin, Jim Waters Motor 770-530-1140

H/D 2007 FX Softail Custom 9700 miles metallic blue w/black trim, mini apes, V&H stubby straight pipes, forward controls, new tires.

Come see and hear this beauty! $10,900.

678-936-1563

Livestock GOLDEN COMET PULLETS, Missouri Hatch, only 5 left, 3 months, $10/each.

Rooster $10. All for $50.

Gene/770-983-3070

HONDA 2000 CR-V. , 4cyl, auto, all power. leather, alloys, AWD. Exc Cond. $4,950. 770540-1215

LAND ROVER 2004 Discovery. Exc Cond.

3rd row. Completely serviced. $7995. Kevin, Jim Waters Motors 770-530-1140

BUICK 2004 Rendevous Wht, clean, 112,370 mi new tires. $6000. 770967-1864

2 Beautiful Wooded adjoining Lots on Cameron Circle near the boat launch area at Robinson Park. Approx 1/2 acre each. Can be sold separately or as one parcel. Flat land perfect for building. $15,000 each. 770-534-8864 or 770-536-6411

GMC 2002 Yukon Denali Lambs professionally owned. Custom display 4TV’s Must See. $12,900 Kevin- Jim Water Motors 770-530-1140

BMW 2003 Classic.

Convt, 2dr, SMG trans.

All serv records. Local doctor’s. $15,999. Kevin Jim Waters Motors 770-530-1140

Autos For Sale

In City- 4BR/3full BAFull bsmt. $176,900.

678-865-7222

GMC 2001 2500. Big Block. Great Work Truck. $2995. Call Kevin, Special financing avail.

Jim Waters Motors 770-530-1140

KIA 2011 Sorrento LX. 4cyl, Great mpg, Blue Tooth, aux,, slash card capable. Special C/U prog. Call Kevin Jim Water 770-530-1140

VOLVO 2004 S-80. Silver.

Great Cond. $499 down.

Special Financing avail.

Call Kevin, Jim Waters Motors 770-530-1140

Wheels

DODGE 1999 Durango SLT. Wht/tan int, 1 owner, 4WD, 187k, $2500. 678-450-0995

(3) TOYOTA 1999 Avalon XLS. Sunroof, leather seats, $2000 & Up. 941483-0540

CAMPER 20ft. Deer Hunter Special. Dbl axle, new tires, pulls good. 3beds, gas stove/ oven, frig & micro-wave. $1500. 706-864-6216; 706-265-9495

PVT, furn. room w/ Dish, no dep/utils. $115-$125/ wk. 5 mins to I-985. 678328-9980

Mobile Homes For Sale

4BR/2.5BA, in City, $1,200/mo. 770-5347596

NORTHWOOD 1996 15’ Fishing Boat. 40hp Mercury outboard motor with Northland Trailer. 4 Capt pedestal Chairs, live well, Min Kota power drive electric trolling motor, automatic electric bilge pump. Good Cond. $2,995. 770-965-2556 PRIVATE SALE Freedom Boat Club Membership at Holiday Marina. Call John for pricing 678-983-1709

HABERSHAM CO. 42+ acres with pole barn. $10,500 per acre.

706-768-7229

Furniture

CHEVY 2012 Sonic LTZ. White. Turbo charged, 4cyl eng, 4dr sedan.

38-40mpg, 13,500 mi. 5yr/100k warrty. keyless entry, remote start, pwr sunrf, Paid $20,270 in Apr 2012. Asking $14,000/Firm.

706-499-9991

Recreation

E. Hall Area. - 2BR, pvt. lot, fenced yard, no pets.

770-869-0530 770-6543767

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

INDUSTRIAL PIPE FITTERS - Expd. needed for Gainesville, GA project. $23/hr. Kevin Davis, 678-249-8135 MASONRY LABOR WANTED Transportation & references a must. Call Randy, 770-314-6137

FREE KITTENS, 6 wks old, 2 gray & white, 1 black & white, 1 white, Jefferson area. 706-9830850

WANTED: Wood Heater or Buck Stove for outside storage bldg.

770-503-7280

Trades Commercial Cabinet Co. seeking Exp’d CABINET BUILDERS Must have 2yrs exp working in a production shop.

Call Brannon.

770-932-2226 ext 111 Drug Free Workplace

Free Adorable Kitten to loving, safe permanent home. Male, 10 wks, white w/gray. Honest, sincere callers only. 706244-4808

HOMES FOR LEASE! $0 application fee 3bedrooms, 2 baths from $699/mo.

All Appliances Included.

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Queen Mattress - Pillow Top Sets. $205. New in plastic. Can arrange delivery. 678-900-0023 SEARS TRACTOR, twin cylinder, 27 HP, 48” cut, grass collector system, runs great, $900 obo; Eureka Carpet Cleaner, all attachments, like new, $100 obo; HP Laptop, exc., touch control mouse, $100. Wine Making equipment, $400 worth of equip., sell for $250.

706-693-4520

Renew for half price!

The Times Auto Kit moves cars and more!

TANNING BEDSunquest Pro. Like New. 24 bulbs. $650.

706-654-3064 WOOD FOR SALE. Call or text for pricing 678634-1780

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