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By LEANNE AKIN

Public hearing on caterer license is today at 5

If country music artist Luke Bryan’s Oct. 9 concert announced to take place at Meldon Farm in Jefferson as a part of his sixth annual Farm Tour concert is to have malt beverages flowing, an application for a catering license must be approved.

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will be holding a 5 p.m. called meeting on Thursday to conduct the required public hearing for the malt beverage license for catering for the concert for which tickets went on sale Aug. 5.

The concert was announced and ticket information placed on Bryan’s website at www. lukebryan.com/farmtour as the application was being submitted to the office of Jackson County Public Development Director Gina Roy.

During the commissioners’ work session held July 29, Roy requested the board set a called meeting so the public hearing could be properly advertised and required signage posted on the property. The commission agreed to a scheduled Aug. 21 hearing date.

According to information provided by Roy’s office, BRGR of Milledgeville, doing business as 119 Chops, is seeking a Class D-2 Caterer-Malt Beverages by the drink, on premise consumption for the Bryan concert to be held at Meldon Farm, located at 168 Hardman Road in Jefferson. The property is owned by Melvin S. Porter.

James B. Stafford, the contact for BRGR which was incorporated Sept. 23, 2010, has a license for 119 Chops, a full-serve restaurant in Milledgeville which serves beer, wine and

distilled spirits as does his other corporation, Chrysha Inc., doing business as Rumrunners in Statesboro. Rumrunners has been in business since 2002 and 119 Chops has been operational since 2010.

The county’s $500 license fee for a Class D-2 Caterer license has been paid.

The public will have an opportunity to comment on the consumption-on-premises-only license request. The called session will be convened in the auditorium of the Jackson County Administrative Building, located at 67 Athens St., in Jefferson.

While Roy said her office is dealing only with the application for the caterer license, another county office has been contacted by a local resident who is questioning whether the commercial use of the property is a viola-

tion of the county’s Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA).

Ron Johnson of Hoschton contacted the Jackson County Assessors Office and, apparently not satisified with the response he received, sent the following to Chief Assessor Valerie Thornton along with a copy to The Paper: “Looking at Luke Bryant’s Farm Tour website, it is apparent that the Board [of Assessors] will be turning a blind eye to the fact that it is a clear violation of CUVA. To give Meldon Farms a 30-day letter after the fact would be useless. This Board is clearly one of the most unethical Boards in the State...

“As a taxpayer in Jackson County and someone that saw the County Commission, School Board and all the Fire Districts raise taxes this year, I find it appalling that this Board would not breach the property owner for this blatant violation,” Johnson wrote.

Community invited to join schools’ strategic planning Low crawlin’ & haulin’

A district-wide meeting is set for 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, to engage community members in the Jackson County School System’s strategic planning process.

The meeting will be held at East Jackson Comprehensive High School.

“The vision and voice of our parents and community stakeholders is vitally important,” said School Superintendent Dr. April Howard, who issued an invitation to the planning session at two previous community meetings held after recent eastside and westside school performance celebrations.

“At this meeting, we will have a brief overview and break into small focus groups where parents and stakeholders will be asked to provide candid feedback on their experiences and expectations for Jackson County Schools as we plan for the next five to 10 years,” said Howard, who also informed the community of the upcoming gathering on the system’s website and in her backto-school commentary published in The Paper.

Forty-five teachers, including Angie Konarski of Gum Springs Elementary, have received training as conversation facilitators to help the school system gain the most feedback possible from the community.

“Our community’s voice and vision are valued and needed. Please plan to join us and encourage your friends and colleagues to invest in our community through our schools,” said Howard.

Primal Rush obstacles are conquered

By LEANNE AKIN

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As the fog lifted off the water at Crow’s Lake in Jefferson on Saturday morning, the first wave of competitors left the starting line of the Primal Rush obstacle course race which included trekking up and over wooden obstacles, low crawling under stretches of barbed wire, running and treading water.

The second annual Primal Rush was a fundraiser for The Tree House, the children’s advocacy center which serves families of Barrow,

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Hero’s Ball honors public safety officers, military

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Brian Perrin, West Jackson Fire Department Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO) Joel Keith and Braselton Police Department Officer Daniel Britt were honored as Public Safety Officer of the Year award winners at the fourth annual Hero’s Ball. The ball took place at the Braselton Stover House on Friday, Aug. 15.

The Hero’s Ball is a fundraiser for Operation One Voice, an organization that supports the families of wounded or deceased soldiers. According to founder William F. Stevens, the Hero’s Ball serves two purposes: one, to raise funds for these families; and two, to honor the Braselton Police Department, West Jackson Fire Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. Funds raised through the sale of tickets, alcoholic beverages, a gun raffle and silent auction will be used to support Operation One Voice.

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As the Gwinnett County Honor Guard stands nearby, Braselton Assistant Police Chief Lou Solis participates in a ceremony which pays tribute to those servicemen and women who have given their all in the service of their country.

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do, especially since he served under the United States Special Operations Command in the 1st Ranger Battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment. He understands the importance of protection, which was the topic of his speech that evening.

“I remember Sept. 11, 2001, because it was the day that I realized I wanted to protect my country,” said McGarry. “I was 18 years old. I fulfilled a promise to my mother and went to college first but, as soon as I finished a difficult finance exam my senior year, I immediately went to an Army recruiting station to sign up.”

McGarry spent several McGarry years and deployments protecting others during his time as an Army Ranger, and he was sure to thank the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, West Jackson Fire Department and the Braselton Police Department for their service to the community and the protection they offer.

“I understand the sacrifices you all face daily,” said McGarry. “Thank you all so much for your service.”

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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Brian Perrin was honored by Sheriff Janis Mangum as her department’s Deputy of the Year award winner at the fourth annual Hero’s Ball.

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McGarry has since left the Army and is now CEO of his own business, Live The Ranger Creed. He is also in the process of writing his memoir that will be published next January.

Perrin, a local hero, was given the Deputy of the Year Award

by Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum. Mangum says that she is grateful for everyone that is employed under her and that “a Sheriff is as good as the people that work for her.”

“Cpl. Brian Perrin takes personal pride in his job and has excellent interpersonal communication skills.

He has the unique ability to communicate to both perpetrators and

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West Jackson Fire Department Fire Aparatus Operation (FAO) Joel Keith was announced as Public Safety Officer of the Year recipient by West Jackson Fire Chief Ben Stephens.

victims alike. Perrin is highly dedicated and is an invaluable team member to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. It is a distinct honor to award Cpl. Brian Perrin as the Deputy of the Year for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office,” said Mangum.

Perrin has been with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office since 2006.

West Jackson Fire Chief Ben Stevens announced the Public Safety of the Year recipient in his department, Joel Keith. Stevens said that Keith was the catalyst to make the West Jackson Fire Department a better place — a more professional department that was not purely volunteer.

“Not only has Keith made our department a better place, but he has also taught myself and many of our guys how to rescue someone who

is trapped in the car or what to do when there are only two firefighters who arrive on scene at a fire,” said Stephens. “He has been with the department for 20 years.”

Keith started out as a volunteer firefighter and now works parttime at the department while also working a full-time job.

Daniel Britt, who has been an officer with the Braselton Police Department for over a year now, was awarded that department’s the Officer of the Year honors by Braselton Chief Terry Esco.

Britt received a Life Saving Award in January 2014 after resuscitating a Chateau Elan resident after he slipped into cardiac arrest.

“The Chateau Elan resident is alive now and can tell the story of how Britt saved his life,” said Esco.

“Britt also helped solve one of our

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Braselton Police Department Officer Daniel Britt was presented by Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco as his department’s Officer of the Year award honoree.

big cases a few months ago when one of Braselton’s businesses was robbed.”

The Gwinnett County Honor Guard was in attendance as well as Kathy Solis, wife of Braselton Assistant Chief Lou Solis who made a presentation honoring deceased military individuals. Solis drew attention to the unattended table at the front of the room, explaining the meaning of its presence with a group of veterans.

“Tonight, we are privileged to have our veterans here to explain to us the significance of the empty table and the various items on it,” said Solis.

Amber Chatham, who has helped make the Hero’s Ball possible for the past four years, said she was thrilled with the turnout and thankful for the sponsors.

“I am so grateful for our loyal sponsors that keep coming back each year,” said Chatham. “It shows that they care about Operation One Voice’s cause and the military families who need help.”

All in all, the 2014 Hero’s Ball was a success and fulfilled its goals to support Operation One Voice and to honor the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, West Jackson Fire Department and Braselton Police Department.

Learn more about Operation One Voice by visiting www.operationonevoice.org where you can make an online donation. You can also send a tax-deductible donation to OOV, P.O. Box 704, Hoschton, GA 30548 See more scenes from the Hero’s Ball at ClickThe Paper.com

Family outdoor expo spotlights issue of human trafficking

By Katie Griffin

For The Paper

The Taking Aim at Human Trafficking Committee has put together a Family Outdoor Expo for Aug. 23 at Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, located at 1855 Calvary Church Road in Gainesville.

The expo will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All funds from this event are being donated to StreetGrace and Beloved Atlanta,

local non-profit organizations that will help in the rescue and restoration of the victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

“I know this event will provide the awareness and the funds needed to truly bless the victims that have had their childhood and innocence stolen through the acts of human trafficking,” said Mike Queen, founder of Taking Aim at Human Trafficking and owner of Mike Queen Handgun Training.

Millions in opium seized by Barrow Sheriff’s Office Barrow County Sheriff’s officials executed an Aug. 5 search warrant at 301 Oak Ridge in Auburn which netted a large quantity of opium.

Sheriff’s deputies seized more than 5,500 grams of opium which was packaged in 200-plus individual packets (below).

The street value of the opium is approximately$2.2 million.

The search warrant was the product of a “controlled delivery,” where Sheriff’s officials were notified by the Department of Homeland Security of a suspicious package being shipped from a province in Laos to the address in Auburn.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protected scanned the package during transit in Chicago, Ill., and detected the presence of the package’s illegal contents. Customs then notified the Department of Homeland Security, who in turn notified the Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff’s officials obtained a search warrant and worked with the U.S. Postal Service to deliver the package to the Auburn address. The resident, De Yang, a 38-year-old female, accepted the package and its contents.

The Sheriff’s Office then executed the search warrant and located the package, which had already been opened by Yang.

Yang is charged with possession of opium, possession of opium with intent to distribute and trafficking in opium, which is a Schedule I controlled substance in Georgia and is also the primary ingredient in heroin.

Yang, who remains in jail at this time without bond, will have to appear before a Superior Court Judge to obtain a bond on the charges.

The investigation is ongoing at this time with the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office continuing to work with federal authorities, and more information will be released when it becomes available.

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This initiative and many others are working to stop the growing problem of child prostitution in this country, which has been successful thus far because the FBI and its task force partners have rescued more than 3,400 children from exploitation.

The Family Outdoor Expo is the only vendor event that is exclusively for raising awareness and funds for human trafficking in the state.

For the expo, good food, informative speakers, live

music, games and entertainment for the whole family is planned. Food vendors will include barbecue, philly cheese steak, hamburgers and hot dogs and boiled peanuts and there will be snow cones, ice cream, funnel cakes and cotton candy for dessert. There will be many jewelry, purses, makeup and skincare vendors available for the women. There will be outdoor stores includingThe Outdoor Depot, The Foxhole and Shooters there selling

BRIEFLY Braselton appeals board to hear variance request The Braselton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a 7 p.m. public hearing today on an application for a stream buffer and setback variance from Ridgeline Property Group on property owned by A&B Real Estate Partners, LP. Case # 14-02VAR relates to Jackson County Tax Parcel 112 001 for the 114.86 acres which is zoned M-D (Manufacturing-Distribution).The proposed use of the property is a warehousedistribution center.

The public hearing will convene in the Braselton Police and Municipal Building at 5040 Highway 53 in Braselton.

Tanger hosting KidSTYLE fashion camp

The Tanger Outlets in Commerce is kicking off back to school in style with Tanger’s first ever KidSTYLE Fashion Camp on Aug. 23-24, where children of all ages can participate in a variety of entertaining onsite activities to get them excited about going back to school.

The KidSTYLE Fashion Camp will also feature a variety of outdoor activities such as a kids fashion show and in-store sale events. The fashion show, scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m., will feature the new Tanger Outlets Teen Fashion Board consisting of 22 local students who auditioned for the opportunity to learn about modeling back in May. In the show they will feature some of the hot fall fashion trends currently available in Tanger Stores. On Sunday, there will be fashion

items in booths with free prizes for the men. There will be camping and hiking equipment and an ATV booth for the outdoorsmen and women.

There will be bouncy houses, games, Smokey the Bear, face painting and balloons, a youth archery tournament and there will be fire trucks and police cars for the children to sit in.

Also, Revved Up Kids and Tough Chicks( from Atlanta) will be doing self-defense

workshop presentations made by professionals beginning at 1 p.m. on age-appropriate make-up and also on hair styling trends. The fashion show, teen board training and the workshops have been coordinated by Michelle Lynch with Poshe Productions out of Atlanta.

The weekend will also be filled with all kinds of additional free fun things to do.

See ClickThePaper.com for a schedule of the happenings.

The weekend will also feature live professional entertainment on stage as well, including: Kenzie Symone and the Georgia Dance Alliance from noon

demonstrations at noon.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources will be there with a booth and free prizes.

There will also be a silent auction and live music.

Dustin Wilkes will be singing live from 3-4 p.m.

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to 2 p.m, on Saturday; singer Krysta Nick performing from 3-4:30 p.m. on Saturday 3-4:30 p.m.; and singer and guitar player Lance Mapp performing from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday.

As part of the KidSTYLE Fashion Camp, all Tanger shoppers are eligible to win a 5-day, 4-night vacation to either Walt Disney World Resort in Florida or Disneyland Resort in California.

Vacation includes travel, hotel, Disney Theme Park tickets, a $500 Disney Gift Card and a Tanger Back to School Gift Pack. Entries can be submitted through Aug. 31 at any Tanger Outlet Center.

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Getting sweet exposure to BULLI in Braselton Mayfield Dairy Farms visitors center hosts fall registration kickoff for leisure learning classes

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Braselton’s Brenau University Learning & Leisure Institute (BULLI) fall term registration kicked off on Aug. 12 at Mayfield Dairy.

Braselton Town Manager Jennifer Dees welcomed those who were in attendance to register and gain more information about BULLI. She distributed the fall 2014 BULLI-tin as well as a registration form that contained basic information about the organization. Registration will continue until Friday, Aug. 29. Stop by Braselton Town Hall or call Dees at 706-654-5720 to register.

BULLI is open to mature adults who want to be a part of a vibrant learning community and make friends along the way. It is supported through its membership fees — each member pays $130 for the full year plus $40 per course. Some courses have small supply fees. Membership fees are adjusted if you join in winter or spring but

you could miss out on some great class offerings.

A BULLI membership gives its members exclusive access to a variety of interesting courses as well as other benefits. These benefits include newsletters, a discounted membership at the Brenau Fitness Center, Brenau library privileges, social events at minimum or low cost, as well as local and international field trips.

Helen Leith, an avid BULLI member and Braselton resident, says this organization has been one of the best things she has ever done for herself.

“I have made so many amazing friends through BULLI,” said Leith. “It has been one of the best things I have ever done.”

Leith said she looks forward to enrolling in the Feng Shui course that is offered this fall and enjoys exploring North Georgia during the BULLI hiking club meet-ups that gather on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.

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Kathy Amos, executive director of the Center for Lifetime Study/BULLI provides some details about registration.

BULLI courses are noncredit, have neither exams nor prerequisites. It’s a way to educate the mind and energize the body without the stress of making a grade. The instructors are a mixture of university professors, community experts and qualified BULLI members who enjoy sharing their knowledge and skills with others. Courses are held at various locations on the Brenau campus and Braselton town facilities.

The registration event began with an ice cream social where BULLI members and those who are seeking additional information ordered a cup or cone of their favorite ice cream. All flavors were available which included vanilla, butter pecan, blueberry cream pie, strawberry cheesecake and Moose Tracks to name a few. The social hour served as a great opportunity to socialize, enjoy a cold treat and brainstorm BULLI activities and courses. Many people were already filling out their registration forms to ensure a spot in their desired courses during this time.

Following the ice cream social, there was an information session that highlighted more important facts about BULLI and allowed the instructors to briefly discuss the courses they will teach.

Braselton BULLI will offer classes Monday-Thursday at various times throughout each day. Mondays will offer Beginning Yoga with certified yoga trainer Brenda Jones and Intermediate Bridge with expert Dale Hoberg while Tuesday’s opportunities are for Geocaching with teacher Anne Poe and Underground World (Caves) with caving extraordinaire Joel Sneed. Wednesday will offer classes about U.S. Special Ops/Counterterrorism with Commander, USN

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The Mayfield Dairy Farms visitors center was filled with individuals seeking information about the upcoming offerings of Brenau University Learning & Leisure Institute (BULLI). (retired) Corey Brown and Contemporary Issues with physicist Jim Smith. Feng Shui with practitioner Katha-

rine Deleot is the only class slated for Thursdays for the fall term.

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extra-curricular activities and BULLI in general, visit www.intranet.brenau.edu/ bulli or call 770-538-4705.

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The ice cream social attracted individuals interested in learning about and registering for fall sessions courses through Brenau University Learning & Leisure Institute (BULLI).

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CHURCH NEWs New Community Church will be hosting a back to school bash from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday,

Aug. 23, at Braselton Park.

Bring your whole family out for carvel games, free food, bounce house, plus

Obituaries Jean Rupple Anderson

Died Aug. 17, 2014 Jean Rupple Anderson, 81, of Hoschton, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014.

Jean was a professional model and worked as an airline stewardess for United Airlines.

Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, Richard E. Anderson; son, Terry R. Anderson and wife Bonnie of Hoschton; grandchildren, Pamela Anderson, Richard Anderson, Jada White and Tara White.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at Lawson Funeral Home with Pastor Cory Sexton officiating. Interment was held in the Hoschton City Cemetery.

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Ruby Doska Hughes Blessing

Died Aug. 15, 2014 Ruby Doska Hughes Blessing, 99, of Gainesville, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment following in Memorial Park Cemetery.

The Rev. Matthew Baker officiated.

Born June 10, 1915, in Gainesville, she was a daughter of the late Richard Clarence Hughes and Annis Jane Tatum Hughes. She was a homemaker and attended Oakwood Baptist Church.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rex Claude Blessing; daughter, Myrtle Jane Blessing; greatgrandson, Ian David Benton; sisters, Pluma Crow, Ethel Hemphill, Mae Reed, Mertie Ree Sizemore and Nella Braselton; and brothers, Lee Hughes, R.C. Hughes, Claude Hughes and Tatum Hughes.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Steve Dixon of Gainesville and Mary and Phillip Payne of Flowery Branch; son and daughterin-law, Emmett and Virginia Blessing of Jefferson; son, Leonard Blessing Sr., of Gainesville; sons and daughters-in-law, Ben and Judith Blessing of Guatemala and Bill and Janice Blessing of Gainesville; grandchildren, Sherry Hayes, Randy Hayes, Carl Blessing, Jeff Blessing, Ted Denney, Beth Denney, Leonard Blessing Jr., Larissa Thames and Ruby Blessing; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

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Pam Burel

Died Aug. 15, 2014 Pam Burel, 58, of Auburn, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2014.

Beloved wife, mother, Nana, daughter and sister, Pam graduated from Winder-Barrow High School in the Class of 1974. She was employed as assistant principal at the Chestnut Mountain Creative School of Inquiry,

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Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 21, 2014 having taught in both Hall and Barrow counties for 24 years. She was a member of Delta Kappa Pi at Brenau University, and had also worked as a hair dresser and real estate professional.

Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Ernest Burel; daughters, Adrian (Brian) Dunegan of Auburn and Hannah (Christopher) Croy of Winder; grandchildren, Phoebe, Peyton and Paige Dunegan and Eden and Jennings Croy; parents, Eugene and Mary Nash of Winder; sisters, Teresa Marsh of Winder and Melanie Black of Jefferson; brothers, Greg Nash of Winder and Tracy Nash of Tellico Plains, Tenn.

The funeral was held Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, in the Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Kevin Craig and the Rev. Bobby Bear officiating.

Interment followed in the Auburn CIty Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society , Barrow County Chapter.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 21, 2014

Sandra S. Campos

Died Aug. 15, 2014 Sandra S. Campos, 72, of Winder, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2014.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Campos; parents, Charles Smith and Pearl and Elmer Ingram; brothers, Morris Smith and Larry Smith.

Survivors include her daughters, Judith (Wesley) Cox and Allison Marr, both of Winder: three grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn Tiller, Joan Floyd and Becky Smith; brothers, Billy Ingram and Johnny Ingram.

A graveside service was held Sunday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder.

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Betty Joyce Anthony Collins

Died Aug. 14, 2014 Betty Joyce Anthony Collins, 78, of Commerce, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014.

Born in Jackson County, she is a daughter of the late George and Lois McIntyre Anthony. She was a retired LPN and a member of Brockton Road Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughter Deborah Herndon of Social Circle; granddaughter, Beverly Lance of Commerce; sons, David Murphy of Cleveland and Scotty Murphy of Pendergrass; brother, George “Larry” Anthony; sisters, Barbara Krause and Judy Payne; great-grandchildren, Zachary Lance, Michaela Lance, Breanna Murphy and Madison Murphy.

Funeral services was held Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Jesse Mealor and the Rev. Karl Mealor officiating. Burial followed in the Braselton Church of God of Prophesy Cemetery.

James Lamar Ford

Died Aug. 18, 2014 James Lamar Ford, 75, of Winder, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2014.

He enjoyed woodworking and was a very successful gardener.

Survivors include his wife, Sara Ford; sons, Donald Ford and James Ford and wife Theresa; stepson Wayne Aaron; brother, Frank Ford and wife Mary Ann; sisters, Clara Thomas and husband Donald and Sara Skinner; 11 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.

Arrangements are being handled by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

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Gary George Hall

Died Aug. 18, 2014 Gary George Hall, 67, of Commerce, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2014.

Mr. Hall was born in Duluth, Georgia a son of the late Dillard and Vera Modene Gann Hall. Mr. Hall retired from General Motors with 36 years of service, he was a Millwright Welder. Mr. Hall was a member of Living Word Worship Center in Jefferson and was the Pastor at Clements Chapel Church in Lula for 3 months. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his nephew, Stephen Hall.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Chapman Hall of Commerce, children, Cindy and David Holcolme of Jefferson, Cassandra and Tim Gorisek of Hoschton, Cheryl and Chris Hanson of Commerce, Catie Allen of Commerce, brothers, Royce and Carol Hall of Lester, Alabama, Kenneth and Marcia Hall of Loganville, sisters, Betty and Don Smejdir and Lou of California, Joann and Bob McChristian of Fayetteville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Becky and Crystal Holcombe, Thomas and Timothy Gorisek, Wyatt, Madalynn and Clayton McCurry and Mary Hanson, Felicia Taut and Joey Allen, mother-in-law, Retha Chapman, and in laws Carol and Ricky Knight, Judy Chapman, Mike and Sandy Chapman.

The funeral service was held on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Mobley and the Rev. Johnny Ray officiating. The burial followed in the Sugarhill Baptist Church Cemetery in Sugar Hill with his grandchildren honored as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, make memorials to the Gary Hall Family c/o Janice Hall P.O.Box 1731 Commerce, GA 30530 or the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605.

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Mark David Hartman

Died Aug. 16, 2014 Mark David Hartman, 44,

raffling off prizes. sss Northeast Church will be offering a Fall Ladies Bible study, “Children of the Day” by Beth Moore,

of Braselton, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014.

Arrangements are being handled by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

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Randall Joe Lee

Died Aug. 12, 2014 Randall Joe Lee, 58, of Flowery Branch, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.

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Died Aug. 16, 2014 Geneva Blalock Dodd, 75, of Winder, died Saturday, Aug. 16 2014.

She retired from JohnMansville after 31 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Monroe and Kate Gilstrap Blalock; and a sister, Fran Myers.

Survivors include her son, Steve Dodd (Tina) of Bethlehem; daughter, Karen Thomason (Randy) of Winder; brothers and sisters, Charles Blalock, Rena Harbor, Jo Garrison, Annette Greeson, Donald Blalock, Jimmy Blalock and Marie Kennedy; grandchildren, Justin Dodd(Melissa), Jessica Jackson(Nathaniel), Misty Moon(Dustin) and Krista Carroll; great-grandchildren, Anzion, Cyrus and Elijah Jackson, Dillon Moon, Austin Carroll, Eris and Kyde Dodd; and former husband and caregiver, Tyre Dodd.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Frankie Green officiating. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

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Rosie Lee Griffin Martin

Died Aug. 15, 2014 Rosie Lee Griffin Martin, 77, of Jefferson, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2014.

Born in Lexington, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Kim and Dorothy Canup Griffin. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Roy Martin; daughters, Helen Martin and Paula Irvin; four brothers; and a sister.

Survivors include her daughters, Brenda Faulkner and Arlene Martin, both of Jefferson, and Wanda Jones of Statham; son, Johnny Martin of Commerce; eight grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Segars officiating.

Burial followed in Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce with Alan Faulkner, Brian Ridling, Dustin Ridling, Scott Martin, Grant Henderson and Bill Brewer honored as pallbearers.

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Died Aug. 16, 2014 Mrs. Willie Ruth Moak, 90, of Jefferson, formerly of Oak Ridge, Tenn., died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014.

A daughter of the late Melvin and Neva Redding Glover, she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and an avid gardener. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Charles Dexter Moak; and her brother, Dr. Abner Glover (wife Jenny Lynn Glover of Knoxville, Tenn.)

Survivors include her sons, John Stephen Moak (wife Mary Lee) of Jefferson and Daniel Stuart Moak of Tulsa, Okla.; grandchildren, Linda Chinn (husband Kevin) and David Moak (wife Raygan); and great-grandchildren, Davis and Sarabeth Moak.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, at the First Presbyterian Church of Oak Ridge, Tenn., with the Rev. Sharon Youngs officiating. The family will receive friends after the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideons International (P.O. Box 755, Jefferson, GA 30549) Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 21, 2014

Died Aug. 13, 2014 John George Schmidt IV, of Flowery Branch, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, at the family’s residence; adults only.

Born Dec. 24, 1965, in Altoona, Penn., he was an electrical engineer with SKF for more than 20 years. He was a beloved husband, son and brother, and was well-liked by all his friends and very well respected by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Dr. Erika Schmidt of Flowery Branch; beloved dog, Rubi; mother, Trudy Ott and husband James of Gainesville; sister and brother-in-law, Erika and Trey Childress of King, N.C; mother and father-inlaw, James and Pricillia Anderson of Murrysville, Penn.; and five nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hall County Humane Society, 845 W. Ridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30501, (770-532-6617).

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Aug. 21, 2014

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Died Aug. 15, 2014 Randall Nash, 74, of Auburn, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, at his residence.

A native of Barrow County, he was a son of the late Crawford and Ruby House Nash.

He was also preceded in death by siblings, Ralph Nash, Mattie T. Stinchcomb, Maeopal Roberts, Geraldine Garrett and Blanche Cronic. Mr. Nash was a U.S. Army veteran and a retiree of the Stepan Company. He attended Trinity Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Dianne Thompson Nash; son, Steve Nash of Gainesville; grandchildren, Tyler Blake Nash and Jacquelann Nash; sisters, Louise Barnette and Virginia Moulder , both of Winder; and brothers, Eugene Nash of Winder and Scybron Nash of Elberton.

A funeral service was held Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens with military honors.

Died Aug. 16, 2014 Mary Ann Stinchcomb, 80, of Winder, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014.

A native of Maysville, she was a daughter of the late James Henry and Grace King Reidling. Mrs. Stinchcomb was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. She was a homemaker.

Survivors are her husband, Randolph Stinchcomb; children, James Randy Stinchcomb, David Paul Stinchcomb, Karen Denise Goodwin and Sharon Ann Rooks; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and brother, James Reidling.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at The House of Refuge, formerly Faith Baptist Church on Sarah Street in Winder.

Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery with military honors.

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Banks and Jackson counties.

Harrison Florence of Roswell was the overall male winner in the Primal Rush obstacle course race. The 23-year-old completed the series of obstacles along the course which winds through the Crow property in a time of 42:22. The second-place male finisher was Roger Wilhelm, 35, of Jefferson, in a time of 43:04 with 34-yearold Casey Camp of Atlanta finishing third with a time of 43:14.

For the female overall win, Renee Jackson, who finished seventh in the total field, had a time of 47:08. The 29-year-old is from Atlanta.

The second-place overall female finisher was Danielle Simms, 26, of Atlanta, at 51:43. In third place was Paige Young, 35, of Commerce, with a time of 52:39.

Becky Lee, executive director of The Tree House, presented awards to the top competitors.

Nathan Galloway of Jefferson, who runs on the cross country team for Jackson County Comprehensive High School, was the first-place finisher in his 1-19 male age group. He was running along with his father, Dwight Galloway, who had a camera strapped to his head to video the event, and brother, Lane, and cousin, Drew.

Some teams hung together along the course while others pushed their fastest competitors to get to the finish line where three muds pits separated by piles of dirt to climb over and a fire jump were the final obstacles that came after a swim in Crow’s Lake.

Walton Development and Management was the presenting sponsor for Primal Rush. Walton also fielded a team for the event.

“Walton is proud to be the presenting sponsor for Primal Rush, a great event benefitting The Tree House, an organization that strengthens the community and rebuilds families,” said Paul Beidel, Regional President, Walton Development and Management, Southeast. “I had the opportunity to watch my son and his friends participate, along with so many

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Competitors had to tackle several obstacles that involved use of their arms as well as legs. See Doug Chellew’s photo gallery at ClickThePaper.com

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Teams found ways to work together on the cargo rope obstacle as well as others. See more scenes from Primal Rush in LeAnne Akin’s photo gallery at ClickThePaper.com. The overall male winner, Harrison Florence of Roswell is pictured below with Chance Bentley and Victoria Patrick of the Primal Rush OCR committee. Roger Wilhelm, below top, took second and Casey Camp, below, bottom, finished in third place overall.

members of the community, and support this fun event and worthy cause.”

Competitors came from Johns Creek, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Forest Park, Athens, Powder Springs, Warner Robins, Cornelia, Canton, Watkinsville, Gillsville and Athens as well as closer-by cities of Jefferson, Winder, Commerce, Bethlehem, Hoschton, Comer and Auburn.

The course was 5 miles with 16 obstacles.

“We wanted it to be a lot harder than last year,” said race director Chance Bentley, and some of those who competed last year agreed and newcomers delighted in the challenge.

“My wife, Jennifer and I thoroughly enjoyed this

race,” said Jefferson firefighter Alton Lee. “I’ve run the Warrior Dash in the past, and Primal Rush was definitely more challenging. This was Jennifer’s first race and she won for her age group, so we were really excited about that. The obstacles were a lot of fun, but I think carrying the bucket of sand up and down the hill was the most challenging.”

Several Jefferson firefighters competed while others were on public safety duty for the event.

Charles Phelps, sports editor of The Paper, was a firsttime competitor.

“It was an awesome event,” said Phelps. “I’ve never run a race before, so I think this was a great introduction for me. It was fun

because it was much more entertaining than just a plain street race. The obstacles were challenging. It is always good to participate in an event that benefits a local charity.”

Race director Chance Bentley said, “It was a great day. We had a total of 259 runners by the end of the day and lots of good feedback from our participants.

Many of them have emailed or called me to say that the course was much more challenging than anticipated and they had a blast running it. “ “We had a great time at Primal Rush,” said Galloway. “My nephew and younger son could not keep

up with my very fast older son, but we finished and were happy with our results. It was fun to play with my GoPro camera and watch the footage after the race. That was the first time I had used this camera at a race like this, and I am looking forward to getting better footage at future races. We especially loved the fire truck at the end where we could get cleaned up.”

Dwight Galloway and his boys enjoy participating in races and events where they can be active as a family. Younger son, Lane, is 12 and is on a junior triathlete team out of Athens —Dream Team. Galloway’s 13-yearold- nephew, Drew, joined in on the fun.

“The kids’ race was really a lot of fun for the participants,” said Lee. “The kids had fun, too,” said Bentley. “They loved that they were times this year and had some tough obstacles on their course.

One little boy told his dad he would have like to have gotten dirtier so we will have to work on that for next year!”

Sandra Holliday on behalf of the organizing committee, said, “I would like to say a special thank you to our media sponsors – The Paper, Barrow County News, The Jackson Herald, Barrow Journal, Athens BannerHerald, WNGC 106.1, Power 100.1, WJBB 1300 AM – for the tremendous publicity promoting the Primal Rush.

They were a key to our having a most successful event.”

“I asked several runners what they thought and every one of them said it was awesome,” said Lee. “We

had some good constructive criticism as well which we will discuss at our wrap-up meeting. We took last year’s feedback and incorporated it into this year’s race.

“None of this would be possible without the support of the Crow family allowing us to use their land and Steve Power and Todd McCain with Power Thru for laying out the course for us,” said Lee. “This event brings awareness to The Tree House and the awesome work they do for abused kids and their families not only to those in our area who don’t know what Becky and her staff does but also to those runners who come from the Atlanta area and surrounding states who came to run with us,” said Bentley. “Every county needs an advocacy center and staff like The Tree House to help these children and families who have been put in unthinkable circumstances.”

Last year, Primal Rush raised $17,000 for The Tree House.

“I don’t have all of our numbers yet for this year but I think we are close to that again and hopefully a little better. We could not have done any part if this race without our awesome sponsors like Walton Development and the many others, our Primal Rush Committee, our board,” said Bentley.

“I would also like to thank our many volunteers – we had well over 100 from the surrounding communities and high schools. We are looking very forward to next year’s race being even better,” said Bentley.

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Bonding over Buicks with a wrench in hand We were never people with fancy cars. Our first family car was a 1955 Chrysler with lots of chrome. It was a big thing.

As the guy who promotes car safety for Georgia, I remember the Chrysler didn’t have seat belts. When we went on vacation, one of us slept in the back window and the other on the seat. If we had been in a crash, I don’t know if I would have made it through the front window.

Dad drove station wagons, but they were work cars. He built houses and had lots of stuff in them.

We later had a 1965 Dodge Dart. It also wasn’t air-conditioned. It was a plain car, but it served us well.

When my brother started driving, he was saddled with an old pickup. Then, we went through a bunch of Buicks. Dad liked the Buick Special, a boxy car that was not pretty. It was under the hood of Buicks that I learned about taking apart engines, taking out radiators and doing all sorts of things that kept those old cars running.

I had cousins who had sporty cars. One drove a Corvette Stingray. It was a beautiful thing in gleaming white. I never rode in it; I just admired it from afar.

My cousin, Mike, who has never lost his cool swagger, had a Plymouth Road Runner. It was a fast car with the distinctive rumble of a powerful V-8 engine. I don’t know what Mike drives today, but it couldn’t touch the Road Runner in the cool car department.

My cousin, Wayne, still has a Corvette he bought about 40 years ago. He let me drive it when I was about 15. I can remember how powerful it felt and the way it handled. It’s a memory that won’t go away.

There was something about boys and cars. We

Harris Blackwood were always trying to make them louder or faster or both. We wanted girls to notice us. It was something we liked to talk about. It was a bonding device that brought fathers and sons together.

Dad may have hated rock ’n’ roll, but he would always talk about cars and engines.

I heard a report on the radio the other day that said computerized cars might have brought all that to an end.

I spent many an hour holding a flashlight while my dad worked on a car. I was a terrible flashlight holder, because I always found other things under the hood I wanted to look at.

We worked on cars under the pecan tree. We turned wrenches on hot summer nights and in the dead of winter. I learned how to set the gap on spark plugs and points. I remember taking engine parts to the machine shop. Now, cars don’t have the same kind of spark plugs and they haven’t had a car with points and condenser in 40 years.

The cars of that era often had four-barrel carburetors that would make a loud noise when the air filter cover was turned over. My friend, Del Taylor, got a whipping for doing that on his mama’s Buick.

Carburetors? This generation will only know them as antiques. I miss those old days under the pecan tree.

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The world’s view of being cool My parents, according to the world’s definition of “cool,” were not. Neither drank nor did either ever possess a credit card. Groceries and clothing were paid for in cash, utilities paid by check and the only monthly payments they ever allowed themselves were a mortgage for a house, a short-term loan for another farm, and a couple of cars bought over time and paid for quickly.

They also prayed fervently and believed that the money to make any payment would be provided by the good Lord.

They did not care what the world considered was cool.

They stood for what they believed and never once in either of their long lives did one of them back down or apologize for their lack of cool.

Once, when I was about 13 or 14, the bank made a mistake and bounced a check that Mama had written. Oh. My. Gosh. From around the corner, I eavesdropped as Mama had an unforgettable come-toJesus meeting via a phone call with the institution foolish enough to mistak-

Ronda Rich enly bounce a check on her account.

First, she got someone on the phone. She was not happy for she had been embarrassed. She bought only what she could afford and not one penny more.

When it became clear that the bank recognized its error and would quickly fix it, Mama pulled the phone by its long cord from the kitchen wall into her bedroom while she laid down on the bed and, while she twirled the cord with her fingers, she talked.

Seems like it was half an hour that she talked.

Once Mama laid down on the bed with the phone in her hand, it was going to be a lengthy conversation.

It was a young woman, I suppose, on the other end. I could tell by the things that Mama said. “You’re young and just starting out but let

me give you this advice: Don’t ever get yourself in debt. It’s a miserable life when you owe more than you can afford to pay.”

Then Mama went into a pronounced story of how Daddy went off to fight in the war and she kept the home fires burning, how Daddy sent home every check he received as a young Navy man, how she took in sewing and such to pay for her upkeep during that time, how Daddy ironed and cooked for officers on his ship and gave haircuts — she never knew that he knew anything about cutting hair, she said; it was a complete surprise to her but then he could always do whatever he set his mind to do. When Daddy returned, she had banked every check he sent home.

Proudly, she declared, “For over 28 months he was gone and I never had to use a dime he sent home.

Now, I’m tellin’ you, that’s somethin’ to be proud of.

Does that sound like someone who would foolishly bounce a check?”

On the other end of the line, the woman who had innocently taken the call,

allowed that, “No ma’am, not at all. I’m so sorry we have put you in this position.”

The young woman was either intrigued or she preferred talking to working so she asked Mama questions about her life and the way she looked at money and Mama happily supplied the answers.

When, at last the conversation ended, the bank had promised to send a letter to whoever had received the bounced check and explain — which they did — that they had never had a more upstanding customer than Mama and the returned check was a bank error.

They sent Mama a copy of the letter and she kept it for decades.

“I told them off to a farethee-well,” she declared.

She took nothing that wasn’t hers but she didn’t give up anything, either.

Kinda cool, don’t you think?

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Setting new goals for football season I have found, after nearly four decades of watching football, that there is no scientific proof that how I wear my hat, or if I’m wearing one, or what I do with my hat, will affect play on the field.

Obviously, the time I threw my hat on the field during the 1994 Georgia/ Vanderbilt game at Sanford Stadium, which a referee slipped on, causing him, and all the other game officials, to go temporarily blind, is the lone exception.

My credo is: I can only control what I can control.

That, and: It was like that when I got here.

So, with that in mind, I have established a set of goals for this football season. I will seek to accomplish these goals during the season; with high school games on Friday nights; college football Saturdays; pro football Sundays; and ACC football Thursdays.

In no particular order, my goals this football sea-

Len Robbins son are to: ■■ Not make a casserole dish of buffalo chicken cheese dip and consume all of it during the course of one game.

Two games, fine. But consuming it all in one game means I usually am physically unable to watch any more games.

■■ Get any chores or “honey-dos” around the house done before noon Saturday.

If that means waking up early Saturday morning to get it done, or forcing my children to wake up Saturday morning to get it done, so be it.

■■ Boycott any weddings or social engagements on

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Saturday, or Fridays for that matter, between the times of noon and midnight.

Add Sunday to that. And Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday now that I think of it. That’ll show ’em.

■■ Not allow my head to explode when Georgia runs a draw on third-and-17.

■■ Dress up for every game I watch.

In previous years, when I was watching a football game, I would dress casually — shorts and a t-shirt.

Shoes optional. My attire would then unwittingly promote a casual approach to my behavior, casually throwing of pillows, hats, children, etc.

My thinking is more formal apparel will prompt a more dignified response from myself during games.

“Excuse me, Mister Bobo, but I beg to differ on your choice of play calling on that particular series,” I envision saying while sitting on my couch,

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drinking warm tea with my pinky out, looking like Mr. Peanut. “I fancy something entirely more effective and logical.”

Also, my teams have traditionally lost when I dressed casually, so wearing a suit to watch a game in my living room, or at Sanford Stadium, could bring better karma.

■■ Only keep up with games that matter.

In the past, my scope of games I would stay up late watching was wide and deep. I would watch any football game. From now on, I’m sticking to only football games that matter: NFL, college football, high school and Lingerie Football League games.

■■ Have fun.

That’s my goal every year. And every year, I accomplish it. I’m ready for kickoff. How about you?

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Keep Jackson County Beautiful’s Fall into Recycling features $20 TV recycling charge To The Editor: A mistake has been made in our advertisements. We have had to raise the price of recycling televisions to $20.

Our electronics waste company, Atlanta Recycling Solutions, receives the money. There is only one company in Georgia that handles televisions and they are in South Georgia. Atlanta Recycling Solutions must transport the televisions to them and as with everything else, transportation costs have risen. We apologize for the mistake.

Fall into Recycling will be held Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. until noon at 16 Hendrix Drive in Jefferson (in the Jackson County Transfer Station/Landfill area). Trash will cost the same to dispose of on Sept. 13 as it always does.

We will be taking e-waste, auto oil and batteries, paint (first 2 cans free, $2 per can after that), fluorescent light bulbs, household batteries, clothing, shoes and household goods, aluminum cans, plastic drink bottles, eyeglasses, books, DVDs and CDs. Document shredding is offered, but will we limit each person to two copy paper sized boxes. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office will be on hand to collect over-the-counter and prescription medication that is out of date or no longer needed.

For more information, contact Susan Trepagnier at 706-708-7198 or shoot an email to strepagnier@jacksoncountygov.com Again, we apologize for the mistake in the ad.

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CHURCH NEWS Continued from 4A

on Tuesday mornings upon reservation. Contact Kim at 706-654-3205 to reserve a place for your child. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will host Ralph Freeman in concert for the 11 a.m. worship service on Aug. 24. Come and invite friends and family for this special event.

An Atlanta native, Freeman is a world-class musician and evangelist who sang with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for five years. He has also been the featured soloist at conferences, events and mission tours around the world. Norcross United Methodist Church is his home church and he now travels around Georgia sharing his song sermon ministry.

Bible study will be held Aug. 27 with dinner at 6:15 p.m. followed by Bible study at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

PrimeTimers Bingo and lunch will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 29 in fellowship hall.

Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., and Bell Avenue behind City Square. Contact Pastor Marvin Mason at the church office at 706654-1422. sss The Church of Hoschton is hosting Bible study for ladies in the community on the third Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the classroom at the rear of the church building.

The study in August will be on Rebekah.

Sunday, Aug. 31, is Youth Sunday and Singing beginning at 10:30 a.m. with Elevation 3:30, The Church of Hoschton Youth Band, bringing praise and worship through music.

Micah Vickery, a former missionary to Southeast Asia, will bring the message.

That evening at 6, Omega, a southern gospel group from Dahlonega, will be in concert. Omega has won many awards and honors.

For more information on any of these happenings, call the church office at 706-6548415 or contact Pastor Cory Sexton at 678234-9408. The church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton. sss Arbor Pointe Church to celebrate one year in new location: On Sunday, Sept. 7, the congregation of Arbor Pointe Church in Hoschton invites you to join them as they celebrate one year in their new location at 115 Towne Center Parkway in Hoschton. The Rev. Richard Chewning will be the guest preacher, and a covered-dish lunch will be held following the morning worship service. To find our more about Arbor Pointe, visit www.arborpointe.org or connect with them in Facebook. You can also follow on Twitter: @ ImperfectAPC. sss Jackson County Baptist Church is now offering a new addictions program. Reformers Unanimous will be

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4-H archers attain national title Jackson County 4-H archers brought home the national title of Junior Division Champion 2014 of the Buckmaster’s 4-H Invitational this weekend in Montgomery, Ala. Six members competed as they shot three tournaments over two days. The team claimed 15 place awards in the Junior Division and five overall place awards.

Kaycie Malcolm, a 7th grader at East Jackson Middle Schools, was awarded the second high individual shooter, followed by Bethany Arnold, 8th grader at Commerce Middle School, claiming 3rd; Bree Reynolds, 8th grader at EJMS, claiming 4th; Marissa Fullard, 8th grader at EJMS, placing 7th; and Maddie Fowler, 7th grader at EJMS, claiming 8th overall. Lillie Woodall, 6th grader at West Jackson Middle School, took 8th individual in the FITA competition.

Jackson County 4-H will kick off their 2014-15 archery season with a parent and youth orientation on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 7-8:30 p.m. All 5th-12th graders are invited. For more information, contact Keri Hobbs, Jackson County Extension Coordinator and 4-H Agent at (706)367-6344, ugaextension.com/jackson or visit us at 102 Cloverleaf Circle in Jefferson.

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National Junior Division Buckmaster’s 4-H International Champions are: Standing (L-R) Coach Michael Reynolds, Maddie Fowler, Kaycie Malcolm, Lillie Woodall, Coach Chuck Malcolm, Marissa Fullard; Front (L-R) Bree Reynolds, Bethany Arnold

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Mill Creek wins gridiron tune-up

Hawks soar past Tigers in scrimmage at Archer

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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With Colquitt County lurking for this Saturday’s Corky Kell Classic, the Mill Creek Hawks wanted to face an opponent who would give them a similar look to what looms for its game-one showdown.

The Hawks found that in the Archer Tigers and came out on top in the scrimmage game, 27-20, on Aug. 15.

The starters didn’t play long in the tuneup game, but they showed good things, Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis said after the win.

After giving up a big play in the first series, the Hawks’ defense dug in and didn’t allow a game-opening touchdown.

“Even when we gave up the big play to start the game, we held them. At the end of the day, our ‘ones’ didn’t give up a touchdown,” Jarvis said. “And, Archer has as good of players as

anyone in the state.”

He added, though, there’s enough to fix from the scrimmage game heading into the stern test that awaits from Colquitt.

“If you scrimmage, potentially, against a team that maybe doesn’t have the speed and physicality that you are about to face, you can really get (a) false sense of how good you are,” Jarvis said.

“We’ve always scrimmaged quality opponents, Parkview in the past, South Gwinnett when they were ranked highly in the state, so we always want to play good teams in the scrimmage so we know what we have to address moving forward. We usually have a tough game first game, whether it was Dacula in the past or now it’s Colquitt being this first game.”

The Tigers got on the board first, taking their first drive downfield and coming away with a 3-0 lead.

The Hawks’ defense stepped up the intensity, forcing and recovering a Tigers’ fumble to give the offense its second possession.

Mill Creek’s senior kicker Bryson King booted through a field goal to tie the game at 3-3.

King added a second field goal at the start of the second quarter to give the Hawks a 6-3 lead.

Less than a minute later, Mill Creek junior defensive back Stanley Otiwu intercepted a Tigers’ pass and returned it for a touchdown to extend the Hawks’ lead 13-3.

The Tigers cut the lead to 13-10 after scoring a touchdown one minute until halftime.

The third quarter was a defensive struggle until Archer connected on a field goal to tie the game at 13-13 with 4:01 left in the quarter.

On its next possession, the Tigers’ offense found the end zone when junior quarterback Will Bearden connected with junior wide re-

Even when we gave up the big play to start the game, we held them.

Shannon Jarvis Mill Creek High head football coach ceiver Hunter Emmons for a touchdown and a 20-13 lead.

Mill Creek’s Tyson Morgan tied the game at 20-20 after slicing through the Tigers’ defense and breaking away for a touchdown.

Morgan pounded in the go-ahead touchdown on the Hawks’ next possession.

“We’re just happy to be in this phase of our season and now we can get to film and start fixing what needs to be fixed on this football team and get into next week,” Jarvis added.

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Top: The Mill Creek Hawks tear through the banner before Friday night’s scrimmage game against Archer High School. Left: Mill Creek senior running back Johnathan Hawkins makes a long run during the first quarter of Friday night’s scrimmage game against Archer High School. Right: The Mill Creek Hawks’ defense celebrates junior defensive back Stanley Otiwu’s interception return for a touchdown during the second quarter of Friday night’s scrimmage game against Archer High School.

Johnson rolls by East Jackson in pre-season game

BY KYLE Funderburk

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It was rough start to 2014 for the East Jackson Eagles last Friday night as offensive miscues stalled momentum-building drives.

The Johnson Knights downed the Eagles 35-7 in a scrimmage game on Aug. 15.

“No one is going to be surprised if you lose when you’re stuck in third down and long all night,” said East Jackson head coach Gary Hughes. ““I thought our execution was OK. We had two bad pitches that we need to work on. We had a late-hit out-of-bounds penalty, that’s a mental error. I thought we played decently

on defense. If we fix some things offensively and defensively I think we’ll be fine,” he continued.

Hughes added nerves and the debut of the team’s new offense may have affected the team’s play.

“Of course, in the spring and summer, the team is going against themselves, then you come here and all of the sudden the speed of the game is a little bit different,” he said. “I think there were a lot of good things that happened. Our b-back did a decent job, but you can’t go forward and on the next play make a bad pitch. You can’t go eight yards forward and then 12 yards back.”

Johnson started the game with a 70-yard touchdown drive that culminated with a 5-yard run by Chase Sims.

East Jackson’s Taylor Murphy intercepted a pass on the Knights’ next drive after they made it into Eagles’ territory.

A couple of possessions later, Kavin Hopkins carried the ball three straight plays to extend the Knights’ lead to 14-0.

The woes continued for East Jackson as the Knights recovered a Cody Harwick fumble on the 27-yard line.

Seven plays later, Josh Henderson reached the end zone to extend the lead to 21-0.

Eric Gallardo scored on a 39-yard run,

breaking several tackles in the process to give the Knights a 28-0 lead.

Jeremiah Bonds finished the Knights’ scoring when he scored from five yards out.

East Jackson finally found the end zone in the fourth quarter when Devonte Browner scored on a 57- yard run.

Browner was the leading rusher for East Jackson with 57 yards and the lone Eagles’ touchdown. Murphy added 38 rushing yards and an interception.

Bonds tallied up 47 rushing yards and one touchdown for the Knights.

Sims finished with 44 yards on the ground and went 3-for- 4 through the air for 24 yards.

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Panthers pounce on SPARTANS

Jefferson’s Kendrick Robinson scores on a 32-yard touchdown pass in last Thursday’s 26-0 scrimmage win at West Hall.

Jefferson capitalizes on turnovers in scrimmage to beat West Hall 26-0

By CLARK LEONARD

Regional staff

Jefferson and West Hall players finally got to hit someone other than their own teammates last Thursday night, as they faced off in one of the area’s first scrimmages.

The Dragons came out ahead 26-0, but both teams made big plays while giving their coaching staffs plenty to chew on ahead of the regular season.

Here are a few highlights and the coaches’ observations from action in the Aug. 14 scrimmage: Defenses force turnovers: Each team had four takeaways.

Jefferson coach Ben Hall said his defense’s effort was important with his group having a young offense.

“We caused some turnovers,” Hall said.

“We were able to capitalize on what the defense gave us. We’ve been counting on them to do that.”

He credited an “11 hats to the ball” mentality for the Dragons’ defensive effort, which limited West Hall to one first down in the first half.

The defensive highlights began with West Hall’s Ty Statham stripping the ball from a Jefferson runner on the Dragons’ third play from scrimmage.

Also in the first quarter, Jefferson’s Trent Sorrells had an interception and a 31-yard return to set up the contest’s first score.

The Dragons’ Kendrick Robinson returned the first of his two interceptions 30 yards for a touchdown with 10:28 left in the second quarter to push it to 13-0 in Jefferson’s favor.

On the ensuing drive, the Dragons’ Deshon Lester recovered another fumble as Jefferson took over just outside West Hall’s 10 after a personal foul penalty.

West Hall’s Jacob Miller had an interception late in the first half and added another on the opening possession of the third quarter. Miller returned his second pick inside the Jefferson 5, but much of that return was negated by a block in the back penalty.

Robinson’s second pick came in the third quarter.

The Spartans’ Andrew Lilly recovered a fumble as Jefferson was inside the Spartan 10 in the fourth quarter.

Strong test: West Hall coach Tony Lotti said he scheduled a state power like Jefferson to give his team a good barometer in its scrimmage.

“I wanted to see if some kids could play under the lights,” Lotti said. “Some of them

did better than I thought they would.”

Lotti said Jefferson gave his team some defensive looks he was expecting, but he didn’t have his guys practice against those schemes.

“I wanted to see if we could adapt on the run,” Lotti said.

The contest provided him with plenty of material against a program he said is one the Spartans want to emulate.

Special teams: Jefferson missed an extra point in the first half after two guys ran off the field who were supposed to be part of the play.

“Those things are frustrating,” Hall said.

“But that’s why you scrimmage.”

Hall noted that the one missing aspect in Thursday’s scrimmage was live special teams play, as no defense was played against kicks or returns. That will be a point of emphasis in the Dragons’ upcoming practices.

Lotti, meanwhile, had his faith in West Hall’s kicking game confirmed. He said punter Anthony Lotti had averaged about 44 yards on seven first-half punts and had more strong kicks later in the scrimmage.

Defensive stand: West Hall’s defense stood tall after a fumble gave Jefferson a little more than 10 yards to drive. The Spartans held on fourth-and-inches at the 1 when Evan Shirreffs’ pass into the end zone fell incomplete in the second quarter.

Williams carries early load: Jefferson’s Sammy Williams carried the ball on five of the six plays on the lone offensive scoring drive of the first half.

Williams accounted for 25 rushing yards on the 23-yard drive, capped by his twoyard scoring run as Jefferson took a 7-0 lead late in the first quarter.

Other big plays: Robinson broke to the edge for a 32-yard touchdown on a short pass from Dragon backup quarterback Lane Sorrow in the third quarter.

Jefferson’s Shirreffs connected with Dalton Hill for a 40-yard pass on a first-quarter drive that ended with a missed field goal.

The Dragons’ Colby Wood had a 23-yard run in the fourth quarter that reaped an extra 11 yards for a horse collar penalty that moved the ball to the West Hall 11. He then added a 37-yard run before scoring a touchdown on a one-yard run with 55.8 seconds left.

West Hall’s Cooper Adams broke off a 24yard run in the game’s final minute.

The Dragons begin the regular season Friday by hosting Rabun County, while the Spartans open at Johnson on Aug. 29 in the Battle of Oakwood.

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The Jackson County Panthers opened 2014 strong, defeating Athens Academy 35-14 in a pre-season game on Aug. 15. Jackson County quarterback Jacob Lewis threw for three first-half touchdowns and rushed for one. Adrian Parsons, Caleb Smith and Antonio Strickland each caught a touchdown. The Panthers open the season on Aug. 29 at home against Madison County High School.

GIRLS’ SOFTBALL

Lady Dragons survive for first win of season

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@gainesvilletimes.com

The Jefferson Lady Dragons’ softball team suffered some gut-wrenching losses heading into Thursday’s game against Oconee County, losing two extrainning games on Aug. 13 to South Forsyth and Mill Creek, respectively.

They faced more adversity against region rivals Oconee County, but this time, the Lady Dragons did not let the adversity overtake them.

The Lady Dragons survived a late Lady Warriors’ rally and picked up their first win of the season, 5-4, on Aug. 14 at DeMaris Gurley Field.

They held a 4-1 lead heading into the final inning, but the Lady Warriors scored three runs to tie the game and force the Lady Dragons to have another at-bat.

Jefferson’s Olivia Husted and Erin Jackson both reached base with a pair of singles to start the bottomhalf of the seventh inning.

Caitlin Cantrell advanced them to second and third base on a groundout.

Then, Husted scored the game-winning run from third base off a Lady Warrior wild pitch.

“Another game where it was close the whole time and we faced some adversity,” Jefferson head coach Zach Black said. “Today, we overcame it. We didn’t panic and I’m proud of the girls for that.”

“Give our girls credit.

They didn’t give in, anything like that. They fought hard and found a way to win, which it’s all them. They did great.”

In the first inning, the Lady Dragons jumped out to

a quick 1-0 lead after Husted connected for an RBI double.

Emily Dufty extended the Lady Dragons’ lead when she drove Meagan Faulkner home during the second inning.

Oconee County’s Jessie Michael cut the Lady Dragons’ lead to one run when she connected for a home run in the fifth inning.

After building a 4-1 lead, the Lady Dragons surrendered three runs in the closing inning. Then, Husted scored off the errant pitch in the bottom of the seventh for the win.

“Give our girls credit.

They didn’t give in, anything like that. They fought hard and found a way to win, which it’s all them. They did great,” Black said. “I think it was important to get the first win for the girls to get their confidence going a little bit.

We played the two close, tough games (Wednesday night) and came out on the other end, but tonight on top, which is good. So, maybe we can build a little momentum and see what happens from here.”

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Jefferson junior Erin Jackson hits a single in the first inning of the Lady Dragons’ 5-4 win over the Oconee County Lady Warriors on on Aug. 14.

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Jefferson head coach Mike Paul talks to his team during a time-out against Prince Avenue High School on Aug. 14.

Lady Hawks down Dragons 2-1; tie War Eagles 5-5 in tri-match

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

JHS volleyball splits with Monroe Area, Prince Avenue

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

The Jefferson Lady Dragons’ volleyball team moved to 6-3 for the season after splitting a tri-match with Monroe Area and Prince Avenue at home on Aug. 14.

The Lady Dragons defeated the Lady Hurricanes 25-20, 25-16.

Bre Arbanas led the Lady Dragons with four aces.

Lindsey Nilsen racked up six kills, while Madison Corbett added eight assists and Paige Watson tallied up five assists.

Olivia Przybysz totaled seven digs and Abby Wood with five.

However, the Lady Dragons fell short in their second

match of the night, losing 19-25, 25-21, 9-25 against the Lady Wolverines.

“We didn’t finish very strong,” Jefferson head coach Mike Paul said about the match against Prince Avenue.

“They (Prince Avenue)

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Amid a chaotic summer where the Mill Creek Lady Hawks’ softball saw its head coach take a new position at another school, they were able to earn new head coach Brian Abernethy his first win of 2014, on Aug. 13 in Hoschton.

The Lady Hawks defeated the Jefferson Lady Dragons 2-1 in extra innings. They also had 5-5 tie against the South Forsyth Lady War Eagles before the win.

“Good win, we played

well,” Abernethy said of the win over Jefferson. “I’m trying to play as many people as I can in as many places as I can, like most everybody else is.

“We would have liked to hit the ball a little more, but overall we are pitching pretty well and playing pretty good defense, so I’m pretty pleased.”

After Jefferson tied the game in the seventh inning, Mill Creek’s Peyton Wilson knocked the game-winning hit that propelled the Lady Hawks to victory.

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Adams added a single and triple.

“We played pretty good in our scrimmage, but we didn’t play very well in our first game, and it was really just one inning,” Abernethy said.

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FUNDRAISING FOR COMMUNITY CAUSES Up for ‘The Challenge’?

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

America is enthralled with fads and trends.

The “Harlem Shake” dance was 2013’s biggest trend. Before that, the “Gangnam Style” craze swept many people off their feet.

They were fun to watch, and I can imagine, fun to make in the case of the Shake.

Now, a new craze is sweeping the nation, and one that goes beyond fun and into benefitting thousands upon thousands of people, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord, more specifically, motor neurons that reach from the brain to the spinal cord, and from the spinal cord to muscles throughout the body, the ALS Association website says.

When the motor neurons die, the brain loses its ability to initiate and control muscle movement and ultimately leads to death.

There’s no cure for the disease.

The Challenge has brought awareness like nothing before to the crippling disease and has raised more than $22.9 million since July 29, according to the association’s website.

Participating is simple: dump a bucket of ice-cold water over head and post the video to a social media, challenging three others to do the same within 24 hours or make a donation to the ALS Association.

Most people do both.

Athletes, entertainers and everyday people are taking part in the challenge.

I don’t know anyone personally whose been stricken with the disease, but do have a close friend who lost her husband because of it.

Tami Norris is her name. Her late husband, Forrest Pless, died of ALS on Sept. 27, 2000, living only six months and seven days after he was diagnosed, which fell on the couple’s seventh wedding anniversary. The couple’s daughter was only 2 at the time of his death.

Tami described the news of hearing his diagnosis and ultimate fate as “devastating, heart-wrenching” and “hopeless.”

Recently, she took on the challenge on with her family, daughter Olivia, who’s now 16, and husband Danny.

Her friends joined in, paying homage and honoring Forrest’s memory by taking the challenge and posting videos to Tami’s Facebook page, while also challenging others.

Even though it can’t change what has happened in the past, the words Tami now uses to describe the awareness brought forth by the challenge and those who honored her late husband Forrest are words that are uplifting.

“Thrilled – no other family should have to be told that there is no medicinal hope,” Tami said. “Until now, it has been the most under studied, unknown, untreatable and most desperate disease.

“Most do not even know what ALS is – only when you continue by explaining that it is Lou Gehrig’s disease do they get a sense of the gravity of the disease. Hopeful – that with so much new awareness being raised that not only will challenges be taken and passed along but that funds will be donated for a treatment to be found and ultimately lead to a cure,” she continued.

“Emotional – even as a Christian I can’t help but wish awareness, funds, treatment a cure had been pursued prior to the loss of my loved one. Thankful – that there is now a huge support team for those who are personally struggling with this hateful disease and those who are caring and loving on them there be a cure in their lifetime.”

When I said everyday people have taken the Challenge, I mean everyday people. Tami lives in Hall County, but every Challenge accepted affects her in a positive way.

So when sports team like the Jackson County Lady Panthers’ softball team calls out fellow competitors, the Jefferson Lady Dragons and the East Jackson Lady Eagles, or when Mill Creek athlete Meredith Roper proceeded to turn a back flip as the ice water was poured on her, that’s an effort that brings a smile to someone like Tami who has been personally affected by this terrible disease.

Jackson County Lady Panthers’ head coach Chessie Laird said her squad was inspired to take on the challenge after seeing a clip of Pete Frates’ challenge with ALS. She said they watched in “silence” seeing how fast ALS can change a life.

After that, they wanted to take the Challenge.

“It was a great experience for our team to take part in,” Laird explained. “We learned about ALS and its effects on people and their families and had an opportunity to do some team bonding.

“So many times we all get so caught up in the day-in, day-out routines that we forget what a blessing it is to have healthy loved ones, obtain an education, and to be able to put on our jerseys and play a game we fell in love with so long ago,” she continued.

“It will be something that sticks with me for a long time. I hope Pete’s Challenge will continue to grow in popularity and continue to raise funds to support ALS research,” said Laird.

Our local athletes may not realize but they are making a positive difference for Tami and countless others just by taking time to learn about what ALS is and challenging others to do the same.

For more information on ALS, visit www. alsa.org.

Blizzard blitz held at Dairy Queen

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Jefferson’s Dairy Queen raised close to $9,000 on Aug. 14 for the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). Between paper CMN balloon and Blizzard sales, this tally was something to celebrate, according to owner David Gillespie.

“We are so blessed to have such a great community here in Jefferson,” said Gillespie. “We love to help raise funds for good causes and support the local schools as well as those in need.”

Dairy Queen was full for the majority of the day with customers purchasing Blizzards and CMN balloons. Jefferson city officials, such as Mayor Roy Plott, Main Street Jefferson manager Beth Laughinghouse and City Manager John Ward also donned Dairy Queen aprons and got to work mixing Blizzards and serv-

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School teams competed for bragging rights as well as cash in the Blizzard-eating contests. See more scenes from Miracle Treat Day hosted Aug. 14 at the Dairy Queen in Jefferson at ClickThePaper. com. The community really supports the event, said DQ owner David Gillespie. ing customers.

Jefferson Elementary School and Jefferson Academy were given a challenge to see who could purchase the most Blizzards. They were given tickets at school which served as an invite to enjoy a Blizzard, and the challenge was to distribute as many as possible. The school which

had the most tickets turned in as customers bought Blizzards would win $500. Jefferson Academy was the winner with 337 tickets and Jefferson Elementary was not too far behind with 261 tickets. The school is able to use this money as desired.

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Bright Beginnings teacher gets support

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Employees and parents associated with Bright Beginnings of Jefferson

raised $1,875 for their beloved infant teacher, Robin Shumake, at their Aug.16 fundraiser at Chill Out Frozen Yogurt.

Shumake was recently diagnosed with stage 4 Leimyosarcoma, an aggressive

cancer that has advanced rapidly since doctors discovered it. This total does not include the portion of yogurt sales from Saturday; that donation is being awaited.

Donations are helping cover Shumake’s extensive medical bills as well as money for what the future holds for her family.

Saturday’s fundraiser was a lot of fun for the families. Children colored, jumped in the bounce house, face painted and had a chance to dunk Sheriff Janis Mangum in the dunk tank. Jefferson Pizza Kitchen donated pepperoni and cheese pizzas available for a donation of $2 a slice.

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Saturday’s fundraiser at Chill Out Frozen Yogurt is still bringing in funds to assist Robin Shumake’s family. See more scenes at ClickThePaper.com

Skin care specialist joins local salon

By FARAH BOHANNON

minds. She came to Braselton to beautify skin of all ages and hear more people say “my Artistic Expressions Salon skin is so soft” and “my skin in Braselton welcomed a new feels radiant.” It’s a unique and member to its team at the be- wonderful talent she says she ginning of July with the hope of is excited to use at Artistic Exoffering more services to Bra- pressions. selton residents and individuals O’Connor discovered Artistic in the surrounding areas.

Expressions through her uncle, Marissa O’Connor is a li- who is a regular at the salon. censed esthetician who moved He heard the news that owner to Georgia from Tampa, Fla. Tracy Brandenburg was in O’Connor offers many relax- need of an esthetician because ing and anti-aging treatments the salon was expandsuch as facials, peels, ing its services and microdermabrasion immediately thought and more. She says of his niece who had she hopes to expand recently graduated beyond these treatand was in the market ments as she gains for a new job. It was more experience in all history from there, the field of skin care and now O’Connor is a therapy. valuable member of Young and the salon’s fun-loving fresh out of school, team.

O’Connor says she Brandenburg says is ready to give her she is excited about clients soft, younger O’Connor what O’Connor has to looking skin. offer and cannot wait O’Connor graduated from The to see the success she will bring Salon Professional Academy to Artistic Expressions. in Tampa in January, mainly “We are so excited to have because she wanted to help Marissa on board,” said Branothers maintain great skin and denburg. “We are also so exbecause skin care has always cited to offer facials and other been an interest for her. skin care treatments to boost “I have always been in- our business and provide more terested in skin care,” said options for the community.

O’Connor. “I personally have A facial with Marissa is absoalways had bad skin, so I lutely lovely. You just lay back wanted to make a career out of and relax as she moisturizes helping others with their own and massages your face.” skin care.”

Several people have already She says she understands received facials by O’Connor, the struggle of uncoopera- and have left comments on the tive skin, so she’s ready to nix salon’s Facebook page stating these thoughts from her client’s quotes such as “It’s been a week fbohannon@clickthepaper.com

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Licensed esthetician Marissa O’Connor has joined the staff of Artistic Expressions Salon in Braselton. Writer Farah Bohannon experienced a facial to gain first-hand knowledge for this article. since my facial and my skin is still super soft.” O’Connor even mentions that a handful of her clients told her that she has helped them unwind from a stressful day at work. Comments like these are the reason why O’Connor chose this field of work — to help others feel relaxed and beautiful.

“It is really important to me that my clients can come to me and unwind from a stressful day and feel refreshed after a facial treatment,” said O’Connor.

O’Connor does a variety of fa-

cials which include a spa facial, anti-aging facial, teen facial, European facial and a chocolate facial to name a few.

She also does microdermabrasion, also known as “microderm” which is an easy, effective anti-aging treatment. It softens fine lines and wrinkles, helps smooth coarsely textured skin, decreases the appearance of scarring, decreases pore size and reduces superficial hyperpigmentation, also known as

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Adopt me!

Pets of the week available from the Humane Society of Jackson County

Meet Cooper Cooper is an adorable Australian Cattle Dog. Cooper is a real sweetheart and loves to lounge on the couch or chair. He is looking for his furever home. If you would like to make Cooper a part of your family, fill out an application at www.hsjc. com so the Humane Society can learn a little about you.

If you have any questions, call the Humane Society office at 706-367-1111.

Meet Lucy Lucy is a 3-1/2-year-old German Shepard. Lucy only has 3 legs (she was shot when she was 1-1/2 years old). She is well adjusted but doesn’t do good on hardwoods although she runs and walks everywhere else and can climb steep stairs. She is an alpha dog (only large males immune) and can be very protective. If you would like to make Lucy a part of your family, fill out an application at www. hsjc.com. Questions? Call 706-367-1111.

Pay tribute to your special pet at Sept.

13 memorial vigil On Sept. 13, the Humane Society of Jackson County will hold a candlelight memorial to lost pets. The event will be held from 7- 9 p.m. in Spencer Park in Commerce A slideshow of loved pets who are no longer with us will be shown.

If you would like to honor a pet that has touched your life, you can send a JPG to Sherry Aquino at slaquino@hotmail.com or to editor@ clickthepaper.com with information you would like indicated with the photo including name, dates and owner.

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Farmers Markets. The Braselton Farmers Market is from 4-7 p.m. on Fridays in downtown Braselton on Harrison Street while the Jefferson Farmers Market is from 7-11 a.m. on Saturdays in downtown Jefferson.

Enjoy music at the farmers market in Jefferson as The Sunroom Gang entertains Saturdays from 7:30-11 a.m.

Movie under the stars in Braselton. Movie fans can enjoy spectacularly familiar special effects in the animated adventure comedy of Rio 2 in Braselton on Saturday, Aug. 23. Rio 2 is presented under the stars of the Braselton Park on Harrison Street at dusk. Concessions and baked goods are available as patrons are invited to bring chairs or blankets for the free event which begins at dusk.

Movies under the stars are presented by the Braselton Visitors Bureau. Visit www. downtownbraselton.com for additional details.

Vineyard Fest at Château Élan.

On Sunday, Aug. 24, the focus will be on the tastes, sights and sounds of the 18th annual Vineyard Fest.

All-inclusive tickets are $85 per person.Ticket price includes parking, wine glass and wine tasting, educational seminars on wine, delicious cuisine within our Harvest Food Tent prepared with locally grown produce, live music, dancing and grape stomping. More than 75 domestic, international,

and regional wines will be available for tasting along with beers from select craft breweries. Tickets being sold on an advance ticket basis only. Guests must be 21 years or older. Call 678-4250900 ext. 41.

Book shepherding class. The Jefferson Public Library will host Athens-based publishers, Bilbo Books, for two progressive workshops on writing the book “you’ve been meaning to write for years,” Thursday, Aug. 21, and Thursday, Aug.28, at 1p.m. in the library’s meeting room. William Bray and Bowen Craig will lead the “book shepherding” class.

Bilbo Books specializes in “book shepherding,” guiding the author through the many, sometimes laborious, steps in the writing and publishing process. These workshops are free and no registration is required.

Sunset on the Square. This summer concert of the Sunset on the Square will be held in downtown Jefferson on Saturday, Aug. 23, with Abbey Road Live, a Beatles tribute band, in a two-set show. The happenings start at 7 p.m. and admission is free. No coolers please.

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Open air market is Saturday

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Donna Cannella, owner of Countryside Antiques in Braselton, is ready to celebrate her 11th anniversary on Aug. 23 with an Open Air Market.

There will be 45 booths — everything from antiques, architectural, primitives, upcycling, salvage, furniture, jewelry, local produce, plant nursery, honey, jellies, chalk and clay paint demonstrations, live music, food and much more will be available for purchase.

“My open air market will be a smaller version of the big Antique and Holiday/ Garden Festival that take place twice a year,” said Cannella. “There will still be a lot to offer all around my property. Countryside Antiques will also be open, so items can be purchased from there as well.”

As for food, Cannella says that Southern Girls Funnel Cakes will offer sweet treats and there will also be Caribbean fare available. Mayfield Dairy will sell novelty ice cream as well. Wesley Lawrence and his famous boiled peanuts will make the perfect snack while shopping. Canella also says there will be mini-cheesecakes and -pound cakes.

Vendors include Lazy Goat Produce, South Hill Designs, Lucy’s Vintage Finds, Turner’s Treasures, Sweet Tea’s Soaps & Stuff, D & R Produce, My Vintage Heart, Pupcycled, to name a few.

“There will be chalk and clay paint demonstrations going on inside my store,” said Cannella.

Chris Hamrick of Auburn will provide live music and entertainment for all.

For more information, see Countryside Antiques

Jackson’s portrait will be on sale Lisa Doster of Art For Paws has donated her time and talent to create a portrait of Jackson, the stray dog found in Braselton that gained community support for his veterinary care through his “Help Jackson Get A Second Chance”Facebook page.

The portraits will be on sale starting Saturday during the Open Air Market at Countryside Antiques. Prints will be $25 or you can purchase a $5 raffle ticket for a chance to win a portrait PAWtigraphed by Jackson.

“This fundraiser will help us reach our goal of $700 for Jackson’s much-needed dental work,” said Cannella, who have given Jackson a home. He can often be visited with at Countryside Antiques.

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dogs featured in the book which Doster and Jackie White will be publishing filled with pet portraits by Doster accompanied by stories of the animals by White.

“Homeless No More” will feature six cats, three birds, a bunny and 36 dogs rescue stories.

Learn more about Art for Paws at www.artforpaws. net – Where art truly is for paws!

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Volunteer appreciation event.

Friends of the BraseltonWest Jackson Library will host its Volunteer Appreciation on Monday, Sept. 22, at Higher Grounds Coffee House from 1-3 p.m. Please RSVP by contacting Marilyn Deal at 770-965-3319 or mmdeal@bellsouth.net or reach Gail Zeeb at 770-9653845 or gaze787@bellsouth. net 40th Hoschton Fall Festival.

The Hoschton Fall Festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary Sept. 26-28 with the No. 1 song and name of the Best Picture of 1974 – “The Way We Were” – as a theme.

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household - More? We’ll take them, $2 per gallon), auto oil, and auto batteries, aluminum, small metals, news, books & CDs and office paper. Auto & truck tires, $2 and $5 every day.

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Jake Patterson, 24, a regular Braselton Library patron shown above, completed his entry form with excitement.

Come out to Kristi’s Country Store in Braselton on Saturday, Aug. 23, for the unofficial launch of new offerings including growlers.

“We will be selling craft beers and have a full Amish deli starting this Saturday,” said owner Kristi McCook. “Come in, have lunch and get a growler to go.”

Kristi’s Country Store, located at 108 Brassie Lane in downtown Braselton, is a place where customers can step back in time and reminisce about the “good old days.”

McCook has an extensive background in the food and restaurant world, and the food at her Amish deli/cafe is high quality and delicious. There are also antiques, women’s

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mailboxes, fence posts or any place in their yard. The Dock Dogs are also coming and a lineup of musical entertainment is planned.

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Continued from 3B age spots. Microdermabrasion also makes it easier for high-quality skin care products to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and help build collagen, which gives skin a youthful appearance.

Peels, eye treatments and brow/lash treatments are also available. O’Connor is certified in all of these treatments.

It was a very successful day (for CMN).

At 6:30 p.m., the real fun began when Jackson County and Jefferson high school students arrived to participate in a Blizzard eating contest. The purpose of the contest was to win money that would go directly toward each team participating. There were four members of various school teams such as Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC), band and cheerleading to name a few. The two most competitive teams, Jackson County football and Jefferson cross country were the two finalists battling it out for the grand prize of $200.

Tripp Halstead and Braden Knebel, two young community celebrities whose medical battles are being followed on Facebook, were in attendance as well as their parents who were the official judges of the Blizzard eating contest. They ensured that each teenager consumed the entire Blizzard be-

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The contest ends Aug. 22 and the winning entry will be drawn Aug. 26. For details, visit www.downtownbraselton.com

Growlers and more at Kristi’s

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clothing, collectibles, art work, handmade soaps, Amish food products and more to choose from.

Various craft beers will be sold from noon until 10 p.m. on Saturday, so it’ll be the perfect opportunity to see what is new at the Braselton Fillin’ Station inside where delicious, all-natural Amish food can be purchased.

New signage is also up outside Kristi’s Country Store.

For more information, call Kristi’s Country Store at 706-824-9917 and visit Kristi’s Country Store or Braselton Fillin’ Station on Facebook. A grand opening for the Braselton Fillin’ Station will be held at a later date.

For more information on vendor registration, parade registration, sponsorship opportunities and schedule of entertainment, visit www. cityofhoschton.com.

Fall Foliage Decor and more.

A treatment with O’Connor is a luxurious experience from start to finish. She has her own private facial room separated from the hustle and bustle of the hair salon.

Ear plugs are offered if the client desires complete silence. The room is spa-like with muted colors and lighting, soft music and a cozy bed for client relaxation.

There are shelves filled with the products that are used on the client by Bioelements which include a hydration solution, moisture

Crawford W. Long Museum will host a Lunch & Learn on Sept. 10 featuring Posy Henson sharing Fall Foliage Décor and wreath ideas.

The event begins at 11:30 a.m. Call 706-367-5307 for details about reservations.

positive cleanser, quick refiner, gel therapy, kerafole and delicate skin eye gel to name a few. O’Connor applies these products during her treatments and says they are a favorite of hers because they leave the client’s face soft and radiant. They also contain a subtle aroma that isn’t too overpowering.

During a facial, O’Connor also massages the client’s collar bones, arms and hands to release any tension that may be present. It’s an experience that is unlike any

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Continued from 3B There were “We Love You Ms. Robin” T-shirts for sale as well as a hefty raffle that included gift cards to local businesses and an autographed photo of University of Georgia football coach, Mark Richt.

Parents were emotional as they talked about Shumake, who spent every day with their children as infants. She rocked, fed and played with them.

A common theme between the parents was that they all felt that their babies were in great hands with Shumake. She is a nurturing, loving and gentle

other — relaxing, rejuvenating and peaceful.

For more about Artistic Expressions Salon, located at 9924 Davis St., Suite 6, in Braselton, in the Braselton Brothers Store complex, or to book an appointment with esthetician Marissa O’Connor, call 706-824-0224 or visit www.artisticexpressionshair.com. The salon also regularly updates its Facebook page with photos, specials and other happenings at www.facebook.com/ ArtisticExpressionsHair.

fore the next competitor could begin. A lot of cheering, chanting and clapping accompanied the brain freezes that night. The back porch of the Jefferson Dairy Queen was completely packed full, so spectators had to watch the contest from the parking lot.

Gillespie and his employees could not have been happier with the turnout and the amount of money raised for good causes.

“It was a very successful day,” said Gillespie. “We raised funds for Children’s Miracle Network and allowed local high schoolers to have a great time with their friends and raise money for their respective extracurricular teams. We are honored to help in any way we can.”

woman who loved the children in her classroom like they were her own.

Crystal Tolbert’s two boys have had a wonderful experience at Bright Beginnings, especially her toddler who was born 7 weeks premature.

“My youngest was 8 weeks old when he started daycare, and he was only 8 and a half pounds,” said Tolbert. “Ms. Robin spoiled him rotten.

My son was very attached to Ms. Robin and had a difficult time transitioning to his new classroom. She took great care of her kids. She loved them and even bought them presents. I genuinely felt comfortable leaving my kids at daycare in her hands.”

Tolbert said her boys would run into Shumake’s arms every morning at drop-

off.

Cristy Gaddy, a mother of two girls, said she feels the same way about Shumake.

“My youngest daughter is almost 2, and she joined Ms. Robin’s class at 8 weeks old,” said Gaddy. “She’s been with her for a very long time. Ms. Robin is the sweetest lady.”

Gaddy was the winner of the raffle.

Bright Beginnings owner Debra Autry says she believes that Shumake has been an irreplaceable asset to her team of teachers and will do whatever it takes to help her and her family.

T-shirts are still available, and the proceeds will go directly to Shumake. For more information, call Bright Beginnings at 706-367-5437 or see them on Facebook.

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Downtown Braselton Saturday, August 23rd 9am-5pm Antiques ~ Architectural Primitives ~ Up-cycling Salvage ~ Furniture Jewelry ~ Local Produce Plant Nursery Honey & Jellies Chalk & Clay Paint Demonstrations Live Music Free Admission Great Food & Fun Free Parking For more information visit us at www.countrysideantiques.net or Call us at 706-824-7204 I-85 to Exit 129 turn East on Hwy. 53 & follow the signs Mark your calendars for the Braselton Antique and Holiday Festival October 24, 25 & 26th

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Best to learn, not apologize, from long-ago misdeed Hi, Carolyn: I’m 40 with a wonderful family and fulfilling career.

Occasionally I am consumed with regret for past behavior.

In middle school, there was a boy who was different (a disability; thick glasses; blue collar in a neighborhood of professionals).

The students were not kind to this boy. Neither was I. I never engaged in any active teasing, but I ignored him as much as possible.

We used to “spray for cooties” and every time I had to touch something he had touched, I “sprayed”! I think I felt so out-of-place myself I thought if I associated with him at all I would also be targeted.

I deeply regret being such a little horror.

Would there be any utility in writing this man a letter to apologize? I see no reason to go into the specifics, except as they apply to me — my own insecurities, etc.,

Carolyn Hax led me to be awful. In other words, no point in saying, “I remember you were treated like a total loser and here are the things I remember doing.”

Is an apology worth attempting, years later?

Or does it just bring back painful memories for the recipient while the sender gets relief from the guilt? — E. No, it’s not worth attempting — though I’d tweak that. It’s not appropriate to attempt.

What could you say to make him whole? That you mistreated him because he looked different? Surely he knows that.

That you grew up enough to feel bad about it now?

I can’t imagine he’d care about that accomplishment.

My Puritanism is showing, but isn’t feeling bad about this a fitting punishment for the deed?

If you and he were faceto-face, I might answer differently; the chemistry of the moment is your best guide to whether an apology would heal or insult.

And had you been cruel to a friend, that would definitely change the answer, because a prior relationship introduces the possibility of misplaced blame: Your friend could still theoretically believe he or she did something to upset you.

In that case, your reaching back into the past to amend the record, to place all of the blame on your own shoulders, could (not would, there’s no certainty here) heal you and your victim.

There’s still some risk your old friend wouldn’t

care about a 25-year-old middle school grievance, but you clearly still do, so there’s that.

There’s also this: You can make amends in different ways.

The first is to stop rationalizing.

Yes, you’re admitting fault, but in the very same thought you’re making excuses such as no active teasing, I was insecure, “led me to be,” blah blah.

Come on. If you’re going to own it, then own it: You had in you, and no doubt still have, the capacity for such cruelty.

It’s not that you were weak, it’s that you stomped on someone weaker.

You’re not alone, of course. It’s all of us. We all have this inside.

Now you’re mature enough not to ostracize people. Well, maybe — subtle middle-school carryovers among adults pretty much keep me employed — but

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you insult this person all over again if you treat yours as the isolated mistake of a bygone self.

Instead, honor him by knowing your humanity, knowing this dark and selfish aspect of you, acknowledging it’s always going to be there and never forgetting our right to walk among decent people depends on our ongoing mastery over these impulses.

You mention a family, children? If so, then also serve this boy well through your teaching.

Ask your kids how they handle these situations.

Share with them that your unkindness a quarter century ago nags at you still.

Hi, Carolyn: My ex and I broke up about two months ago, and not on the best terms. I adored his family, though.

His sister and brotherin-law recently had a baby, which I saw via social me-

dia. What are your thoughts on sending a quick Facebook message congratulating them?

I sincerely just want to wish them well and have no desire to connect with my ex.

It feels so weird to have been at their baby shower this spring, and to not even acknowledge the child’s birth. — Anonymous You’re family till you’re not: The saga of the serious squeeze.

I highly doubt they’re feeling weird, but I’m also a sucker for no-stringsattached good will, so it’s a wash. Trust your gut.

Except: If you mistreated your ex, or have an agenda?

Stay in the sunset you rode off into.

Chat with Carolyn online at noon each Friday at www. washingtonpost.com.

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West Jackson Middle FFA named in top 5 of nation’s middle school chapters

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The West Jackson Middle School Officer team is (Front): Hannah White, Savannah Van Buran, Peyton Puckett and Kate Schultz. (Back): Marin Davidson, Marissa Swenson and Kevin Velez.

Local FFA officers attend leadership training

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COVINGTON – The officers of the West Jackson Middle School FFA Chapter were part of the 250 chapter officers representing 37 FFA chapters from across Georgia that attended one of two sessions of the 2014 Chapter Officer Leadership Training Conference (COLT).

The two sessions of COLT were held at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center near Covington, Blue COLT on July 14-16 and Gold COLT on July 16-18. This year’s COLT theme was “Leading down the Blue & Gold Road.”

Chapter officers were challenged to create a set of standards for their team and write down goals for the year. Participants attended workshops that focused on community service, social media, strengths and weaknesses, teamwork and personal productivity. The students also began planning their chapter’s Program of Activities for the coming year and learned strategies for time management, creativity and communication.

Officers were encouraged to make an impact in their school and community and

Hannah White, shown here leading the WJMS FFA Officer Team across the catwalk, stated, “My favorite part of COLT was the mud course. I enjoyed working with my team and bonding more as chapter officers.” The mud course is an essential part of the COLT Conference and offers a different way for officer teams to learn to communicate and work together. gained ideas for member recruitment, fundraising and promoting the FFA. “COLT Conference is an excellent way for chapter officers to kick-off their year of service,” says State FFA President Callie Warren.

“It’s amazing to watch them grow and form friendships that will last a lifetime. We challenge these officers to work together and empower the other members of their chapter.”

The officers from the West

Jackson Middle School FFA chapter who attended COLT were: President- Peyton Puckett, Vice PresidentKate Schultz, Secretary- Savannah Van Buren, Treasurer- Marissa Swenson, Reporter-Kevin Velez, Sentinel- Marin Davidson, and Historian- Hannah White.

“COLT was inspiring. It taught me how to be a better person and what it meant to be a chapter officer,” said Swenson. Van Buren, shared, “It was great to get to know the other officers from all over the state.”

The Georgia FFA Association is the third largest state association in the nation with more than 37,000 members.

After a year of events and activities, FFA chapters from across the nation have the opportunity to fill out the National Chapter Award.

The National Chapter Award is an application of the activities a FFA chapter has completed within the year in the areas of student development, chapter development and community development. After earning a gold ranking at the state level, West Jackson Middle FFA went on to be ranked a three-star chapter, which is the highest ranking a chapter can receive.

The National FFA Organization identifies five National Finalists for the Outstanding Middle School Chapter based on the National Chapter Award program. West Jackson Middle FFA was chosen as one of the top five finalists and was the only middle school chapter in Georgia to receive this distinction. Other middle schools receiving this honor were Altha Middle, Fort White Middle, Lincoln Middle and Oakleaf Middle, all of Florida.

Under the leadership of West Jackson Middle School Agriscience Teacher and FFA Advisor April Davis, the West Jackson Middle FFA Chapter will be recognized at the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo in Louisville, Ky., on Oct. 29 - Nov 1.

WJMS FFA will compete for the honor of the nation’s most outstanding middle school FFA Chapter. Each of the five outstanding middle school chapters will give a 10-minute presentation that will include

The 2013-2014 West Jackson Middle FFA Treasurer Shea Corley and WJMS FFA Advisor April Davis received the award for Gold Emblem Chapter at the 86th Georgia FFA Convention in May. an introduction of the members, the chapter and an overview of the chapter’s activities. The presentations will be judged and a winner will be announced during the Second General Session of the National FFA Convention at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct.30.

Check out RFDTV to see coverage of the convention.

“Even though we are celebrating a great accomplishment from last year, the West Jackson Middle FFA Chapter is gearing up for a new year full of exciting activities,” said Davis.

Any student at West Jackson Middle School can become an FFA member.

Contact April Davis (adavis@jackson.k12. ga.us) or check the website www.wjmsffa. wix.com/wjmsffa for more details.

WHO: Ralph Freeman in Concert WHAT: Evangelist to conduct the worship service WHERE: Hoschton United Methodist Church WHEN: August 24th TIME: 11 a.m.

Mr. Ralph Freeman is an Atlanta native and for 5 years sang with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. In 2010, he was the guest soloist at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., World Methodist Conferences in Hawaii and England. Mr. Freeman was the featured soloist on Friendship Force tours in West Germany, England and S. Korea. He has also gone on mission tours to Mexico, Ghana, West Africa and Brazil. Mr. Freeman’s home church is Norcross First UMC and is traveling around the state and has shared his talent at Dunwoody UMC, Free Chapel in Gainesville, St. Paul UMC in Dahlonega and First UMC in Eatonton. Please come and join us as Mr. Freeman will be conducting the entire service with his God-given gift of music.

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Truck Drivers DRIVER POSITION available at Morgan Concrete. Must have 2 yrs of driving exp. using CDL. We will train you to be a concrete delivery professional.

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Stuff Appliances Kenmore Washers $125; DRYERS $100; Will Deliver. We take trade-ins 678-617-5560 770-905-3441 WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507

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PAYROLL CLERK This position is full time with benefits in Gainesville. Experience with ADP payroll products specifically ADP HR/Benefits Solution and En terprise eTIME is required.

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2 CEMETERY LOTS, Barrow Memorial Gardens, Winder, GA. Lot 228, Space 1 & 2. $1,950/ both. 770-307-0314 2 Lots and 2 Vaults.

Memorial Park Cemetery. Spruce Lawn Garden, 195A. Reduced to $5000. 706-754-0710

Furniture Dressers, three knotty pine, 2 dark, one light finish. 57h 30w 21d. excellent condition. 75 dollars each or BO Can text pics 770-535-7829

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Lawn Equipment Kubota Riding Mower 20hp, 46” cut. Good Cond. $400; Murray 18hp, 46” cut. Good cond. $400; Snapper Riding Mower 8hp, elect ric start. Good Cond $300; Snapper Riding Mower- 8hp, pull start. Good Cond. $250 Garden Digger- Good Con d. $150 I Buy Snapper Riding Mowers Not Running.

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LAWN TRACTORJohn Deere X500 Residential/Commercial, 48” cut, 24hp Kawasaki eng, hydrostatic drive, 900hrs of use, 2 bag bagger, extra oil filters & belts. $4000/obo. 770826-7123

female boxer 9 weeks old all shots and current veterinary visits wormed and ckc registered very smart and outgoing will be about 55lbs. when mature. fawn with black mask some white pictures available.706-379-9671

WALK BEHIND MOWER, 47 inch, Toro, 15HP Kohler engine, belts are new, just out of the shop from tune-up, asking $1,500 neg. 770598-6597

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WORKING BUSINESS COPIERS New ones in and old ones out! We need the space. Practically GIVING these printers away.

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COLLECTIBLE CARS, 1/18th & 1/32nd in scale, over 2,000 cars.

Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning, Matchbox, large trucks.

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Mini Australian Shepherd Reg. (5) males. $200 706-809-3787

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1BR. Clean, quiet n’borhood. $495mo; $300dp 678-630-9019 LUXURY 3BR/2.5BA 1900 sq. ft.., 6 walk-in closets. 820 Park St. Refs reqd. Near Brenau & Hospital. $900/mo 770-534-3577 MOVE IN TOMORROW!!

Spring Valley 1BR/1BA $600 up 2BR/2BA $725 up Brandon Place 2BR/2BA $700 Efficiency Apt $490 Swimming Pool Call today Jacky Mathis 678-779-2687 No Rent Until October 1st Expires 8/30/14 3BR/2BA Homes Call Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com EHO WAC SARDIS AREA- 1BR/1BA. All appls. No smoking/ pets. Rick, 770-654-4559

Condominiums For Rent 1BR /1BA. $700/mo; Lake Shadow. 404-2166399

Duplexes For Rent 1BR- $425; 2BR-$645; 3BR $745; In City. 678-617-5073

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Rooms For Rent $115/wk. Furnished, all utils & cable. W/D. kitch. 770-561-0781

Recreation Boats & Marine 2 MAN SAILBOATEscape. New sail. $300 770-616-6005 2005 Sea Ray Bow Rider 200 Sport with 5.0L 220 HP Mercruiser, Bimini top and trailer, VERY Clean and VERY Low Hours. $18,900.00 770-634-6304 BOAT 1978- 18’ Fiber glass & trailer. $500.

Evinrude 85hp. mtr. 770905-3441 678-617-5560 OUTBOARD MOTORS*3.5hp Sears $150 *3hp Evinrude $150 *85hp Johnson $400 678-765-6645 678-617-5560

RV’s/Travel Trailers MONTANA 2000- 30.5FT. Travel Trailer. 1 owner, Kept under shelter, lrg slide out, $7500. 770540-2289

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E. Hall. 4BR/3BA. Full bsmt w/kitch. $1200/mo 678-617-6829

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HUGE MOVING SALE Fri, Aug 22nd, 8-5pm, Sat, Aug. 23rd, 8-2pm Chateau Corners sbdv. 5893 Alpine Ct, Hoschton, GA. btw Reunion & Deaton Creek

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Gainesville, S/N Hall 1-3BR $85 & up per wk No app fee 1 week free 770-534-7596 Hall Cnty/Habersham Line. 4/2. 1495 Yonah Post Rd. $1100mo+dep.

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TOYOTA 1995 Camry.

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Import Cars ACURA 2008 TL -4dr sedan w/navi system, backup camera, sunrf, CD player, leather seats, heated frnt seats, new Sears Life battery, Very Good Cond. Carbon bronze color, tan int,. less than 85k miles. $14.5k. 404-392-1583

Motorcycles HARLEY DAVIDSON 2006 Dyna Wide Glide, new tires, 2 seats, many extras, $7,900.

678-787-2539 YAMAHA 2000 Road Star. Custom paint, performance eng. Show cond. $6800/obo.

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STARCRAFT 1988 Astoria. 30 foot. $3000.

678-615-4247

2/1 - appls, Hwy19 North. No pets. $650 mo. 706-864-8185

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FORD 2010 Shelby GT500, red w/ black interior, 25K miles, $15,000 in performance options. Asking $37,000.

678-787-2539

FORD 1999 Taurus. SE 98k orig miles. 1 owner, Very clean in/out. Runs good! Only $2600. 678200-0812

FORD 1999 XLT F350.

Super Duty. 7.3 Diesel, 190k easy miles, 5TH Wheel, VGC. $7800. 706200-2051 706-348-7197 CHEVY 2000 Silverado Ext Cab, LT. 3 door, 71,555 miles/ LTR, TW. PS, PB, heat seats & mirror, A/C, PM. Very Nice Cond! $10,000. 770536-4981

Vans CHEVY ASTRO - Work Mini Van. Runs Good. $2000. 770-616-6005

HOUSES & APTS. Avail in Gainesville & Hall Co. The Simpson Co. 770-532-9911 P/T Property Manager for established high end property mgmt firm.

678-779-6971

MYRTLE TERRACES Senior Independent Living Community 1bdrm from $660 2 bdrm from $765 Certain age & income restrictions apply!

Water, trash and electric included in rent Call today for more info 770-538-0928

Mobile Homes For Rent 2BR/1.5BA MH in Alto, $125/wk. $250 dep. 678300-3915 2BR/1BA. $399 per month. Water included.

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