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State Librarian honors Rep. England

By LEANNE AKIN

pressed pride in the Barrow County native and said Dr. Veatch, who “lives at the State Capitol while the Georgia General Assembly is in session,” would be making the presentation.

“We are very proud of him,” said Veatch, who noted that England serves as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. He also said that England worked closely with Jefferson City Manager John Ward, Jefferson Library manager Amy Carlan, Piedmont Regional Library regional director Beth McIntyre and other city, library and regional staffers to secure $2 million, the largest award of bond funds this year for new library, to be used to expand the Piedmont

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State Librarian Dr. Lamar Veatch was on hand at the July 22 meeting of the Piedmont Regional Library System Board of Trustees to make a special presentation to State Rep. Terry England.

Regional board chairman Kathy Ash called the meeting to order and welcomed elected officials who attended. She also acknowledged the trustees on the regional board who volunteer their time to serve and represent their communities and the interest of their libraries.

Ash introduced Rep. England and ex-

Regional Library System’s Jefferson branch in Jackson County. Following construction, the facility will also serve as the system’s headquarters.

The Jefferson City Council’s final vote on the Jefferson Station project was pushed to Aug. 12 when the draft 2014 General Fund budget will be presented.

When the announcement of the state funding was made in March, McIntyre said, “This is a busy public library at the heart of Jefferson, where our programs often draw hundreds of children and adults. Turnover rate of materials is also the highest in the region, and computer use is constant. The current 4,500-square-foot facility outgrew its capac-

ity many years ago.”

McIntyre explained that Mayor Jim Joiner and Jefferson City Council placed a separate new police department and a new library – estimated with a price tag of $6 million to $8 million – among their top priorities but the purchase of the former Food Lion building will be getting new life as the city develops a 17,000-square-foot library as well as the city’s police department to provide for an entire municipal complex. Ward, who was also at the meeting, credits the partnership with the state and the library system for making “the really neat reuse project” possible.

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BLOCK WATCH HONORED School start

for Jackson Co. students nears

Summer filled with changes with much to be celebrated

By DR. APRIL HOWARD

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Reunion community’s neighborhood watch committee accepting national recognition for its neighborhood block watch program. From left to right: Ron Scroggins, Dave Crumbley, Deputy Chad Mann, Sheriff Gerald Couch, Pattie Price, Karen Berry, Eric McNair, Tom Dibble, and M.L. Loudermilk.

Reunion receives national award

By Dana Towns

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The community of Reunion received national recognition, July 27, for its neighborhood block watch group.

Reunion’s neighborhood watch committee was presented a 2013 national award of excellence in neighborhood watch on behalf of the National Sheriff’s Association and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch presented the award.

“Out of the thousands of neighborhood watch programs across this country, Reunion was chosen to be number one,” said Couch. “It’s a pretty phenomenal award.”

According to information provided by the National Sheriff’s Association, groups eligible to receive the award are those that are innovative, demonstrate excellence and are exemplary in their approach to involving citizens and/or the community in volunteerism. Actions taken that may have prevented criminal activities and made the

community safer are among eligibility requirements.

Tom Dibble, neighborhood watch coordinator, agreed that the award is an honor and said that the community is very proud of the accomplishment. “We won the award based off of our collective efforts with our committee, our block captains, our watchers and our residents,” said Dibble.

Reunion resident M.L. Loudermilk founded the block watch

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Nothing great is ever achieved without challenges along the way, and overcoming adversity makes us stronger and more determined. Jackson County Schools, like most school districts across the state and nation, have been faced with financial woes. However, steadfast stakeholders with a committed spirit know the jewel that lies within.

While recent challenges and changes the district has experienced took center stage, the real story is in the successes of our students and the continuous improvement of our schools’ performances. So in light of our transition, “watch out” because challenges are nothing more than opportunities to problem solve through creative thinking, collaboraHoward tion and teamwork.

Jackson County Schools are bursting with committed teachers, passionate leaders and outstanding students and families who are vested in the commitment to excellence. Our first priority is to ensure the trust of our community through transparent communications and a genuine commitment to the success of every child we are entrusted to educate. In the words of John Maxwell, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

Our community’s most important investment is our children. We have a personal and professional responsibility to ensure partnerships and relationships with every single person and organization privileged enough to enrich the life a child. Our homes, churches, businesses and community agencies play a vital role in this investment. However, we recognize and appreciate the grand responsibility of providing children, families and the entire community with the highest quality schools.

Student Success through Leadership, Character and Performance is the vision and commitment of the Jackson County Schools.

Student Success through Leadership begins with the belief that every individual in our school system is a leader therefore empowered to make decisions and accountable for performance outcomes. From the kindergarten student who leads his parent conference to the superintendent who is accountable for performance goals, leadership is not a “role or position;” it is an expectation.

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Troy Johnson is working to make WJIS ‘awesome’

By FARAH BOHANNON

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West Jackson Intermediate School principal Troy Johnson is focusing on making his great school awesome.

“We cannot let being a great school stand in the way of being an awesome school,” Johnson said. He is looking forward to working with and getting to know the students, faculty, staff and parents while maintaining a positive attitude and always striving for success.

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Johnson has been warmly welcomed to the team.

“We are really excited.

Troy is so passionate about West Jackson Intermediate School. I’ve even received text messages from teachers this summer saying that they believe this year is going to be the best year ever,” said Laurie Hitzges, WJIS’ assistant principal. “I couldn’t agree more. We’re ready.”

Johnson has marked 18 years in education, all of which have been in the Jackson County School System.

For the last six years, he

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served as the assistant principal, instructional coach and secondary science learning facilitator at East Jackson Comprehensive High School.

Johnson’s duties included academics, data analysis, instructional support, professional learning, testing and 9th/11th grade discipline.

The first 12 years of his career were spent at Jackson County Comprehensive High School where he was not only a teacher, but a coach, science department chair and National Beta Club sponsor.

Johnson says his 18-year

teaching career in the Jackson County Schools has been extremely rewarding and successful for him, and he knew the experience would only get better with his acceptance of the principal position at West Jackson Intermediate School.

“First of all, West Jackson Intermediate School is a great place, so the decision to become principal was a no-brainer,” said Johnson.

“Having lived here in the community for the past 12

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As the new principal of West Jackson Primary School, Troy Johnson is looking forward to the Aug. 8 open house.

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Continued from 1A Veatch said there had been plans to make the presentation in front of library directors from across the state but, “I think this is even better to have the community acknowledgement,” said Veatch, who stressed that the recognition comes with the full support of Piedmont Regional Library regional director Beth McIntyre and all the 62 other directors.

Veatch said England’s efforts over the past two years have made it possible for almost $5 million in appropriations to come to libraries across the state. He reminds that the General Assembly’s budget included $3,995,000 for Major Repair and Renovation (MRR) grants for public libraries. That figure included $2 million specifically for the purchase of new public-access computers to replace aging and

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Continued from 1A As we embark upon the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year, there is tremendous excitement within Jackson County Schools.

A great sense of hope and clarity permeates the essence of our work! It is humbling to think of the amazing commitment that teachers, leaders and support staff have invested to ensure a “Wow Factor” for our students when they arrive on Aug. 9. A few happenings that have taken place this summer include: • Hundreds of boxes have been moved.

Kings Bridge and East Jackson Middle Schools have been combined with the 8th grade teacher teams now based at East Jackson Comprehensive High School.

• Kings Bridge Middle School has been transformed to South Jackson Elementary School and South Jackson is ready for renovations to begin.

• Gordon Street Center has been phased out and all Jackson County Comprehensive High School Programs have been moved to the main JCCHS campus.

• Jackson County Comprehensive High School’s Panther Project is complete and JCCHS students will begin the year with a new state-of-the -art gymnasium and choral/drama facility.

• East Jackson Comprehensive High School has a new leadership team led by Mr. Jamie Dixon, a new football coach Mr. Gary Hughes and a new baseball coach Mr. Clarke Drennin.

• West Jackson Intermediate will be led

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“Things just fell into place both professionally and personally and I knew that this is where I needed to be,” he said.

Shortly after he accepted the position, he Johnson made visits to the school to talk to each teacher individually.

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ementary will be starting with a new leader, Mr. Todd Nickelsen.

• Performance Leadership Teams have developed high quality and vertically aligned curriculum and assessment tools for teachers, students and parents. They will be available digitally.

• The district ended the year with a $1.4 million fund balance despite significant financial challenges.

• The Board of Education continues to be proactive and thoughtful in their planning with some important decisions. As we kick off the 2013-2014 school year, district and school leaders wish to thank every student, parent, and community stakeholder for your loyalty and support. Our commitments to you, we will: • Be transparent partners in the work of educating our children.

• Embrace innovation and explore creative ways of teaching and learning.

• Promote customized learning more than standardized teaching and testing.

• Expect more of our students and ourselves than ever before.

• Support teachers, leaders, coaches, and sponsors so they can provide high quality programs for our students.

• Lead as servants privileged to be a part of students’ lives.

• Work as teams honored to serve families of Jackson County.

Lastly, as interim-superintendent, I want to personally thank the teachers and leaders for their relentless commitment and cooperation. Because of their authentic team work and dedication, we enter the 2013-2014 school year with a renewed sense of vision knowing….the best is yet to come.

WJIS was not just a school, but a very special place that is genuinely passionate about the success of its students.

The teachers and staff of West Jackson Intermediate School take their motto, “Every Child, Every Day, Whatever It Takes” to heart.

“I think each and every child can achieve excellence. Excellence is not just about their test scores and grades, but it’s also about the impact the teachers leave on the children,” said Johnson. “They teach them about good character, integrity and confidence.

“Kids may not remember

Open house plans for Jackson County Schools For the opening of school, Jackson County Schools will be welcoming students and parents to attend open house sessions.

East Side Community Families Elementary: Benton, East Jackson, Maysville and South Jackson Wednesday, Aug. 7, 4-6 p.m.

Middle: East Jackson Middle School 8th Grade at EJCHS Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4-6:30 p.m.

(2-1/2 hour program) 6th Grade at EJMS Wednesday, Aug. 7, 5-7 p.m.

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obsolete equipment statewide. Nearly 4,000 computers are being replaced. He noted that these computers are heavily used.

Earlier this year, Veatch said, the $2 million will allow for replacement of the obsolete computers that have been in use for as long as seven years.

“Based on the current state average, each of those computers has seen about 12,200 hours of use. Replacing these machines with updated models is vital to our libraries’ ability to deliver the digital services that are essential to our citizens,” he said.

Veatch said it was learned that England had an appreciation of trains so a he was presented with a copy of “Southern Railway.”

A copy is also being placed in the Piedmont Regional Library System and labels inside the books commend England for his efforts in support of libraries.

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sive High School Grades 9-12 at E.JCHS Thursday, Aug. 8,4-6 p.m.

West Side Community Families Elementary: Gum Springs, North Jackson, West Jackson Intermediate, West Jackson Primary Thursday, Aug. 8,4-6 p.m.

Middle: West Jackson Middle School Thursday, Aug. 8, 5-7 p.m.

High: Jackson County Comprehensive High School 9th Grade, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7-9 p.m.

10th-12th grades, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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certain facts they learned in school for the rest of their lives, but they’ll remember that relationship they had with their teachers,” said Johnson. “Teachers are a significant part of a child’s life, no matter what. They change lives forever.”

Johnson said he believes the teachers at West Jackson Intermediate School are just what the students need.

They pour everything they have into these students and do whatever it takes to achieve success which was one of the reasons Johnson is so motivated and excited to take on his new role.

“Our teachers are committed to helping every student succeed. You cannot teach that. You have to truly feel this and I know that they do,” said Johnson.

Students at West Jackson Intermediate will have opportunities to be a part of a news crew, learn how to garden, boost their selfesteem by leading their own conferences, become peer mentors or a “Panther Helper” to name a few. The school teaches the students to become leaders, which will benefit them as they get older and are presented with more responsibility.

Johnson and the West Jackson Intermediate School staff are excited and ready for a new school year. The first official day of school for students is Friday, Aug. 9.

Stacy Halstead was all smiles when she saw the cartoonists’ artwork that will be decorating Tripp’s new room.

John Sheppard, who chairs the Southeast Chapter of the National Cartoonist Society, coordinated the donations and recently made the delivery to the Halstead home.

Cartoonists donate art for Tripp Halstead’s room

By KATIE GRIFFIN

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John Sheppard, a professional cartoonist and chairman of the Southeast Chapter of the National Cartoonist Society, met with Tripp Halstead’s mother, Stacy, at the family’s new home in Jefferson July 24 to give her a collection of more than 10 original drawings from artists all over the country.

Tripp is the youngster whose medical struggles have captured the hearts of thousands following the family’s saga on Facebook. Tripp sustained a head injury when a tree struck him outside his Winder daycare center last October. Halstead welcomed Sheppard and reported that Tripp had just returned from therapy and was taking a nap.

Sheppard first handed her his own artwork that he mounted to a matching canvas.

He then handed her each piece of framed art from several other artists and watched as each piece brought a smile to her face.

“Thankfully, the design team left several walls in Tripp’s room blank so that we can hang some of these up in there and in the game room,” said Halstead.

The Halstead family got a home makeover through the efforts of Sunshine on a Ranney Day. The renovation will enhance Tripp’s life as he grows up in the home which is completely accessible to him.

The art presented to the young boy was donated from several of Sheppard’s National Cartoonist Society friends. One special piece included a personal note and drawing from Marcus Hamilton, the artist who draws Dennis the Menace. Most of the drawings were of characters from the

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program in 2006. The committee dismembered shortly thereafter and then reconvened in 2010. “We had it; then it went away. Then, within a two-year period of time, we’ve grown it,” said Dibble. “That’s something to be proud of.”

The master planned community of Reunion contains approximately 500-plus homes and is broken down into 19 block watch sections, each overseen by a block watch captain or “watcher.” Block watch committee member Ron Scroggins said that watchers are encouraged to notify the block captain of any suspicious behavior.

When notified, a committee member will then alert police and the community of suspicious activity.

The block watch committee consists of six members and one police officer.

Reunion also has an off-duty Hall County deputy that patrols the area during the summer, as well as the Georgia State Patrol who come out to monitor when available. “It says a lot about the concern that we have for our community,” said Dibble.

“We have been very successful,” continued Dibble. “We have reduced crime and incidents, within the community, because everyone knows that we are here and that we are serious about what we do.”

Reunion residents Barbra Hasaka and Nancy Scroggins said that they are thankful for the neighborhood watch. “I had an

movie “Cars” since that is Tripp’s favorite.

Another special treat for Tripp was a drawing and a signed book from Andy Smith, the artist who draws Superman. The artist of Cartoon Network’s “Nacho Bear” also donated an original drawing which featured the bear riding in a car.

Sheppard, who lives in Hoschton, said he felt moved after hearing about Tripp’s accident and drew a black and white sketch of Lightning McQueen, Tripp’s favorite “Cars” character. He then contacted his NCS friends and told them about Tripp and they sent their artwork to Sheppard so that he could give it to the family. Other artists who donated to Tripp include Jack Cassidy, Murphy, N.C.; James Lyle, Asheville, N.C.; Greg Cravens, Memphis, Tenn.; Kevin Williams, Memphis, Tenn.; Donnie Pitchford, Carthage, Texas; and John Rrad, Madison, Miss.

The NCS truly has a heart to give to others.

“Several times a year cartoonists from our group as well as other regional chapters visit VA and children’s hospitals to draw for the patients. The NCS has also sent groups of cartoonists to Europe, Iraq and Afghanistan to entertain our troops,” said Sheppard, a Vietnam War veteran.

NCS also has an annual original art auction and donates half of all proceeds to local charities.

This is not the first time these artists have donated art to help someone special and it certainly will not be the last. To learn more about the National Cartoon Society, visit www.reuben.org. And to learn more about Tripp Halstead and his progress, visit www. facebook.com/TrippHalsteadUpdates.

incident last weekend,” said Hasaka. “A delivery man came to my house to deliver something. I told the manager of the store that we would not be home and he apparently never changed the date in the computer.

“The delivery men showed up, in an unmarked truck and were shining flashlights through the front of my house.” Hasaka said that after neighbors reported the incident to the block captain, the block captain notified the police promptly. “I was very grateful,” said Hasaka. “Even though nothing happened, I was happy to see that my neighbors were looking out for me.”

“That’s what the neighborhood watch is all about, watching,” said Scroggins. “We aren’t nosey, we just watch out for people.”

Dibble said that the neighborhood watch communicates “actively and often” to ensure the safety of its residents using social media and the community’s newsletter.

“We do that so that we make sure that they are aware of what we are doing,” said Dibble. “And we make suggestions to them on what we feel they should be doing to help us.”

The group and members of law enforcement meet monthly to discuss ideas and changes to secure the community.

“The key to success is when you have a community that cares,” said Couch. “Hall County Sheriff’s Department and Reunion have had a long standing relationship, and a long standing neighborhood watch, and we will continue that partnership for many, many years to come.”

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LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS Jefferson Police ■■ A Jefferson man reported an aggravated stalking involving an individual who is in violation of a Superior Court order after a negotiated plea to a criminal charge. The suspect, for whom a warrant is being sought, continues to attempt to contact the victim, who also pursued civil action against the suspect. The contact began in April and continued while the victim was reporting the

situation to police on July 25.

■■ Edward Le Vandiver, 63, also known as Moose, was taken into custody July 27 on charges of public drunkenness and disorderly conduct after he created a scene inside Subway. He was yelling about his bag.

Apparently he located his bag and got a slice of pizza and a salad and was eating when Officer Carmen Ivan arrived to investigate the complaint.

He had alcohol on his breath and said nothing happened in Subway.

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS The Jefferson Farmer’s Market in downtown Jefferson is open from 7-11 a.m. each Saturday through September. sss

The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Business & Breakfast on Aug. 7 will feature Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler as the featured speaker.

The 7:30 a.m. breakfast meeting is being sponsored by Commerce City Schools, Jackson County Schools, Jeffersonn City Schools and Lanier Technical College. sss The Tree House, the children’s advocacy center serving families of Jackson, Barrow and Banks counties, is hosting a new fundraiser on Aug. 24 at Crow’s Lake. A Primal Rush Obstacle Course Race is planned. Visit the website for the race at www. primalrushocr.com. sss The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic, presented by Precision Planning, will be held Aug. 23. Get more information about putting your team together by visiting the chamber website at www. jacksoncountyga.com sss Mark your calendar for Aug. 17 for Run the Vineyard, a 5K road race through the challenging hills of Chateau Elan, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Braselton. This year’s 5K will also featured a challenge for cross

country teams from area schools. Check out the club’s page on Facebook for details. sss

Family Connection and Communities in Schools of Barrow County announces its BBQ to be held Saturday, Aug. 10.

BBQ plates include deliciously roasted pork, sauce, slaw, baked beans and bread for $8. Pints of BBQ are $10.

Pickup is at the Winder First United Methodist Church, 280 N. Broad St., in Winder, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To purchase tickets, contact Meg Loggins or Melinda Shealey at Family Connection/CIS at 770868-2910 or contact any board member. sss The Jackson County 4-H Love of Llamas program is seeking new members. A new member orientation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, at Chelian Farm in Jefferson.

Youth must be 9-19 years of age. Club meetings are normally scheduled for most Fridays from 4-8 p.m. at Chelian Farm in Jefferson. This program is a 4-H structured program geared toward learning animal science, interaction with exotic animals, community service, showing and much more. Youth and parent who are interested in learning more about the program are welcome to attend the new member orientation for details about the program. Reservations

Later, the man was yelling for the officer to come out, screaming profanities and making obscene hand gestures. He was taken into custody. His bag contained a half empty gallon jug of wine and two prescription medications which are not to be mixed with alcohol.

■■ A criminal trespass case was reported July 23 at a Pine Street location where a 20-year-old reportedly punched out a window in a Chevrolet Cavalier because he was upset that the victim had contacted child protective services on him. The must be made by contacting Kim Kyst at kim@kyst.org. Visit www. caes.uga.edu/extension/ jackson/4H/index.html sss Aug. 31 is the date of the 2013 Miss Hoschton pageant, the proceeds of which support Georgia National Guard soldiers.

Sponsored by Ritzi Reruns Consignment & Gift Shop, the pageant is for ages from birth up to 39. Attire is Sunday best or pageant wear.

The pageant will be held at New Community Church, located at 3955 Highway 53 in Hoschton.

On Aug. 31, the doors will open and check-in will begin at 9 a.m. Admission is $5 and children under 2 are admitted free.

Contact Nancy or Reneé at Ritzi Reruns onsignment & Gift Shop at 706-654-1983 or 678-4426499. sss The 2013-14 BraseltonHoschton Relay For Life year will begin with a Sept. 13 Masquerade Ball being held at the Braselton-Stover House.

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

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

Relay team members are selling the 200 tickets, and tickets are available at Hoschton City Hall and Independence Bank.

Contact Jennifer Kidd at jenniferdkidd62@gmail. com or Jessica Worley at jess0985@gmail.com. sss

victim denied she had contacted authorities.

■■ Burglary and theft by taking charges are being pursued against a Jefferson woman who broke into a Jefferson Walk Circle residence on July 24. The suspect told police she had permission to be in the house but the homeowners disputed the claim. The woman, who said she had lost her car keys, was given a ride home and police later went to the location to serve a criminal trespass notice that she is not to return to the Jefferson Walk Circle address.

■■ A co-worker of a Johnny’s Pizza employee was attempting to use a screwdriver to enter a vehicle July 23 after the keys were locked inside. The car owner asked the fellow employee to stop several times, however, the person continued and did break the window.

■■ A 61-year-old vendor at Pendergrass Flea Market was taken into custody on battery charges July 28 after a mother complained the woman had slapped her daughter’s hand for touching a bike. The vendor said the previous

week other children had taken some of her bikes and she was tired of it.

She acknowledged she slapped the child’s hand but not that hard. Another vendor witnessed the slap and the mother wanted to prosecute.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office ■■ Four traffic stops resulted in drug charges against four individuals.

Curtis Paul Sieverding, 24, of Lawrenceville, passenger in a vehicle with an expired tag on July 20, had outstanding warrants in two different jurisdictions and was placed under arrest.

Sieverding was Tench then requested that his vehicle be searched in case Sieverding left possible contraband in the vehicle. A quantity of methamphetamine and other items commonly used to ingest and distribute methamphetamine were found on the passenger side.

Vera Lou Bateman, 43, of Talmo, passenger in a vehile stopped July 25 in the Talmo area, was arrested and transported to the Jackson County Jail.

At the jail, female officers located a larger quantity of methamphetamine on

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Bateman’s person.

Bateman is currently incarcerated at the Jackson County Jail on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of drugs by an inmate.

At a July 19 traffic stop, Jan Curtis Petersen, 61, of Pendergrass, advised deputies that he had drugs in his pocket and there were more drugs in the vehicle. Officers located methamphetamine and other drug-related items and transported Petersen to the Jackson County Jail.

Jason Allen Hutchins, 32, of Jefferson, was charged July 21 with failure to maintain lane, driving with a suspended license, possession of marijuana and possession of meth. Hutchins is being held in the Jackson County Jail as seizure proceedings are under way for the vehicle. A Jackson County deputy observed a vehicle commit a traffic offense and watched as the driver threw something from the vehicle as the deputy was attempting a traffic stop.

A quantity of methamphetamine, marijuana and tools commonly used to ingest the drugs were located

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OBITUARIES Lucille Garrett Barber

Died July 25, 2013 Lucille Garrett Barber, 73, of Nicholson, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Northridge Medical Center in Commerce.

Born in Jackson County, she was a daughter of Flora Nix Garrett of Nicholson and the late Victor Garrett.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Barber.

Survivors, in addition to her mother, include children, Charlton Barber of Carnesville, Bruce Epps and Gloria Booth, both of Madison County; brother, Ralph Garrett of Jackson County; sisters, Janice Tacto, Linda Barber, Ann Fields and Joyce Harrison, all of Nicholson, Mary Scroggs of Madison County and Doris Morris of Athens; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Saturday, July 27, 2013, at New Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Clark Kesler and the Rev. Zack Hawks officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

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Vera Estelle Bowles

Died July 22, 2013 Vera Estelle Bowles, 92, of Winder, died Monday, July 22, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Anderson and Lula Jane Ewing Bowles; sisters, Parilee Bowles McDaniel, Flora Bowles McDaniel, Willie Mae Bowles, Desma Bowles Day and Louise Bowles Bryant; and brother, Jessie Bowles.

Survivors include a host of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and -nephews; and great-great-nieces and -nephews.

The funeral service was held Thursday, July 25, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Stephens officiating.

Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder.

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Robert Keith Boyd

Died July 22, 2013 Robert Keith Boyd, 59, of Braselton, died Monday, July 22, 2013.

Keith loved to sing and play the guitar. He also enjoyed the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jeanette Boyd Survivors include his sons, Robert Keith Boyd II, Adam Jason Boyd (Kristal) and Evan Seth Boyd (Heather McClain), all of Winder; daughter, Kea Brianna Boyd (Daniel Jimenez) of Winder; siblings, Kevin Wiley Boyd (Denise)and Phillis Brown, all of Winder; grandchil-

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dren, Jordan, Bailey, Jaelyn, Hayden and Ava; and a host of other relatives all of Winder.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 26, 2013, in the Lawson Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Kevin Burgess officiating. Interment was in the Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery, located at 1054 Old Thompson Mill Road in Hoschton.

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Jordan Ian Bracken-Howley

Died July 22, 2013 Jordan Ian Bracken-Howley, 17, of Winder, died Monday, July 22, 2013.

BornMarch9,1996inUtica, N.Y., Jordan was a very bright light in the lives of all who knew him and he will be remembered for his kind heart, witty sense of humor and sly smile. He was an advanced placement student, dedicate football player and former band member at Apalachee High School. He was involved in Cub Scout Pack 750 where hereceivedtheArrowofLight.

He was an employee at Stevie B’s Pizza.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Bonny and Robert Babiarz of Winder; father and stepmother, John and Tracy Howley of Alabama; brothers, Paul Koltz of New York and Rian Babiarz of Winder; maternal grandmother, Mary Jane Tinkler of New York; paternal grandfather, John D. Howley of New Jersey; step grandfather, Robert W. Babiarz of Lawrenceville; aunts, uncles and cousins, Kathy and Keith Jones of Florida, Sherry Bracken and Sharon Putnam of New York, Randy Tinkler of New York, Cindy and Glenn McGilvray of Lawrenceville, Bill and Missy Babiarz of Buford, Suzanne and Jeff Kearse of Lawrenceville, Ed Babiarz of Lawrenceville, Michelle Griffin of Lawrenceville, Ann and Mike Poorman of New York, Jennifer and George Nemo of Virginia, Kevin Howley of Texas, Steven Howley and Brett Santoli of New York, Aisling Howling of New Jersey, Beth Santarsiero of Texas, Amanda and Josh Bracken, Gage Tinkler, Emily, Nick and Duncan McGilvray, Zachary, Jacob and Sarah Babiarz, Braeden Kearse, Katie and Julie Poorman, George, Justin and Quinlin Nemo, Abrielle Howley and Archer and Beatrix Santoli; and Jordan’s best friend, Lindsey Smith.

A memorial service was held Saturday, July 27, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Spencer Breedlove officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at Community Bank & Trust for the Robert “Rian” Babiarz College Savings Fund.

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Died July 26, 2013 David Lewis Bray Jr., 75, of Athens, died Friday, July 26, 2013, at his home after an extended illness.

A native of Banks County, he was the son of the late Cora Lee Dodd Bray and Lewis Bray, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, James Bray, Herbert Bray, Charles Bray and Rosa Lee Tice. He retired as a Sergeant First Class after 28 years in the United States Army. He was a former director of Banks County EMS as well as employed with Jackson County EMS for a number of years. He eventually retired from Athens Material Handling in 2006 after 21 years of service.

Survivors include his wife, Eileen Fortson Bray; daughter, Renea Fortson Anderson and husband Dan, of Athens; son, Randall D. Fortson and wife Rhonda, of Fredericksburg, Va.; son-inlaw, Chris Brock of Homer; sister, Brenda Bray Roberts, Homer; brother, John (Danny) Bray, Toccoa; 10 grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Services were held Sunday, July 29, 2013, at Trinity Baptist Church in Athens.

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Dorothy Watkins Chastain

Died July 26, 2013 Dorothy Watkins Chastain, 76, of Jefferson, died Friday, July 26, 2013.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Conway and FrankieWatkins;brother,Ellis Watkins;andsister,GailBishop.

Survivors include her daughter, Judy Chastain (Randy Wright); sons, Glenn Chastain and Michael Chastain (Judy); brother, Tom Watkins (Regina); sisters, Marie Queen and Janie Hill; grandchildren, David Oglesby, Brandy Douglas (Darrell), Nicol Martin (Brian), Shayne Sizemore (Chasity), Naomi Chastain, and Tony Wallace; 11 greatgrandchildren; and a host of other relatives.

No arrangements have been made at this time.

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Bob Garrett

Died July 28, 2013 Bobby “Bob” Gene Garrett, 81, of Winder, died Sunday, July 28, 2013.

A son of the late Dewey and Bertie Cruce Garrett, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Phillips Garrett; and brothers, James Garrett, Harold Garrett and Jessie Garrett. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was

the former owner of Garrett Construction and retired as a carpenter from the University of Georgia. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Ken Grindle of Athens, Connie and Michael Graves of Lawrenceville, Christy and John Coddington of Winder and Cindy Royal of Winder; grandchildren, Amy Colson, Garrett Coddington, Jackson Royal and Kaylin Royal; great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Kassidy Colson; brothers, Duane Garrett and Donald Garrett, both of Winder, and Donald Garrett of St. Louis, Mo.; and sisters, Colleen Winkler of Cleveland and Carolyn Crane of Jefferson.

The funeral service was held Wednesday, July 31, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. J.L. Yopp of Brother Steve Roberts officiating.

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Tom Hancock

Died July 25, 2013 Thomas Knox “Tom” Hancock, 64, of Jefferson, died Thursday July 25, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Atlanta, he was a son of Mrs. Elwyn Warburton Hancock of St. Augustine, Fla., and the late Mr. Knox Hancock. He was a devoted employee, who loved his job every day for 20 years at Kraft Foods. Mr. Hancock was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Flippen Methodist Church in Flippen, and attended Pendergrass Baptist Church.

Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Joy Hall Hancock; daughter, Elizabeth (Rick) Pittard of Athens; son, Ross (Lorie) Hancock of Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Breannah, Spencer and Reese; and sister, Jo Masuret of Jacksonville, Fla. The funeral service was held on Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Pendergrass Baptist Church with the Rev. Ervin Goss officiating. Interment was Tuesday, July 30, 2013, in the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church Cemetery in Virginia.

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Dorrie Elizabeth Kelley

Died July 26, 2013 Dorrie Elizabeth Kelley, 62, of Bethlehem, died Friday, July 26, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Calvin Hendrix Sr., and Janie Elizabeth Carroll Davis.

Survivors include her husband, Colin “Abe” Kelley;

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Dot Nabors

Died July 30, 2013 Doris “Dot” Gee Nabors, age 88, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013.

A daughter of the late William Beatty Gee and the late Mae Lou Smith Gee, she was a homemaker and a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Nabors was known for her cooking skills for family and friends and was devoted entirely and wholeheartedly to her family. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Oscar “Bubber” Nabors; sisters, Ola Bell Arthur, Lois Elrod Sorrells, Nelle Culpepper, Wilma Dodd, Cindy Mae Gee and Woodie Cole; and son-in-law, Fred Redman.

Survivors include daughters, Jan (Donald) Elrod and Gail Redman and Cindy Nabors, all of Jefferson; son, Michael (Bobbi) Nabors of Jefferson; sisters, Sylvia (J.A.) Underwood and Bette Sosebee, both of Jefferson; brother, Herman Gee of Jefferson; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, at Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike McLemore and the Rev. Johnny Ray officiating.

The body will lie in state at the church from 10:30-11 a.m. before the service.

The burial will follow in the Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery with Chris Cotton, Jimbo Elrod, Josh Nabors, Kelby Fite, Scott Phillips and Donny Evans honored as pallbearers.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to the loving staff of the Sil-

verleaf Assisted Living and Silverleaf Hospice of Athens.

Flowers are optional, memorials may be made to the Bethany United Methodist Church General Fund, 4659 Brockton Road, Jefferson, GA 30549.

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Maurice Stancil

Died July 23, 2013 Charles Maurice Stancil, 68, of Hoschton, died Tuesday, July 23, 2012.

M a u rice loved his family and church where he served as treasurer and played Stancil the bass guitar. He also played with The Band of Gold, New Hearts, Changing Tides and The Taxman Air Force Band and Change of Tides. He was a member of the Dixie Cruisers Street Club and the American Street Rodders. He was a United States Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Sarah Irene Stancil.

Survivors include his loving wife of nine years, Sharon Phagan Dodd Stancil; son, Charles Ryan “Chuck” Stancil of Flowery Branch; daughters, Lisa Stovall (Ernie) of Hoschton, Tina Hayes (Dwayne) of Braselton, Lisa Campbell (Tony) of Winder and Kay Davis (Jacob) of Pendergrass; sisters, Winona Young (Warren) of Atlanta and Sylvia DeLong of Hoschton; seven grandchildren; special niece, Rita McDaniel (Phil) and their daughters, Charley, Chelsey and Cambrey; nephew, Danny DeLong; and other relatives.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at Center United Methodist Church with the Rev. Blane Spencer, the Rev. William Clayton and the Rev. Glenn Parrish officiating.

Contributions may be made to Center United Methodist Church, 7641 Jackson Trail Road, Hoschton, GA, 30548.

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church news Kickoff the start of the school year at Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church on Aug. 11 at 10:30 a.m. with a family friendly worship experience your whole family will love. Come and see how HMPC engages parents as partners to develop the faith and character of kids.

Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church is located at 5152 Braselton Highway in Hoschton.

Contact the church office at 678-714-3344. sss Union Baptist Church will hold Homecoming 2013 starting at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 11.

The Rev. Edward “Bish” Creel and the Rev. Rusty Newman will be preaching.

Lunch will be served immediately following services so bring a covered dish.

A nursery will be provided.

The church is located at 527 Union Church Road in Winder. Visit www. unionbaptistwinder.org or call the church office at 770-867-7273. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will have Wednesday night Bible study for adults starting on Aug. 14. The meal is at 6:15 p.m. and Bible Study at 7 p.m.

The Rev. Mason will be leading the study on The Book of Daniel, which will subsequently lead into Revelation. This will be a different perspective than our last program on the subject, so please join us.

The Bible study will be held in the fellowship hall, located at 12 Mulberry St. and Bell Avenue in Hoschton, three blocks behind City Square.

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

Sunday School/Bible Study starts at 9:30 on Sunday mornings with worship starting at 10:30.

Sunday night we begin at 6 pm and are currently studying Colossians.

Wednesday night services start at 7 p.m. with prayer service and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesdays, we are in the book of Revelation. The Church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton. For more information, contact Pastor Cory Sexton at the church office 706-6548415 or on his cell at 678234-9408. sss Arbor Pointe Church invites you to come and

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Steve Stevens

Died July 26, 2013 Lloyd Frank “Steve” Stevens 93, of Winder, died Friday, July 26, 2013.

A native of Colorado Springs, Colo., and a former resident of Stuart, Fla., he was a Pearl Harbor survivor, serving 20years in the United States Navy as a submariner and machinist.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Irene Sullivan Stevens; and a grandson, Jonathan Paul Stevens.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Conway Stevens; and son and daughter-in-law, John and Connie Stevens of Winder.

A service with military honors was held Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton with the Rev. Shuford Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mr. Stevens’ memory may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

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worship at West Jackson Middle School at 10:30 each Sunday morning.

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

In September, worship will center around the theme of “GET REAL: Authentic Relationships in a Facebook Culture.”

Nursery is provided along with age-specific teaching for children and youth through 12th grade.

For more information, visit the website: www. arborpointe.org. sss A friendly and inviting Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Braselton Library.

The current topic is the Book of Acts. Contact Rev. Brad Greene of Arbor Point Church at 770-272-6778 or brad@ arborpointe.org. sss Yoga is available at 7 p.m. on Mondays at Hoschton United Methodist Church. The class is free but please bring a food donation for “Back-pack” ministry.

Email jah1996@aol.com.

HUMC is located at 12 Mulberry St., in Hoschton. sss There will be a monthly southern gospel singing at New Beginning Baptist Church at 6 p.m. on Aug. 4.

New Beginning Baptist Church is located at 4403 Winder Highway inFlowery Branch.

The artist will be “The Maxwells.”

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call 770-597-7742. sss Feeding Jackson County Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Pendergrass Flea Market on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

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

Anyone interested in volunteering or sponsoring a food truck should contact Sherry Grant at 706-367-3704. sss Submit your church news by sending to editor@clickthepaper. com, mailing to P.O. Box 430, Hoschton, GA 30548 or dropping off at the office in Hoschton Towne Center.

Everyone is invited to help make scarecrows at the Hoschton Depot from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15. Everything to make a scarecrow will be provided but bring items to make a special themed scarecrow(s).

Members of the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center will be on hand to help.

Participants may take the scarecrow home or place it in competition at the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center for the upcoming House of Scarecrows to open during the Jump Right In Fest on Sept. 27-29.

The House of Scarecrows will host a scarecrow reunion where tourists can visit and learn about the year Hoschton became the Scarecrow Capital of the World in 2008.

“The HHAC will accept contributions of old jeans, overalls, long sleeve shirts, hats, gloves, yarn, 2-liter plastic bottles and old newspapers (for stuffing) and milk jugs and white T-shirts or white pillow cases (for heads). Tubes of glue, hot glue guns w/ glue sticks, Arrow T-150 staplers w/lot of staples, twine or cord would also be appreciated. Christmas tree stands help secure the scarecrow while working to dress and make the head,” says the HHAC Board of Directors.

Donations can be dropped off to Auction Ventures, located at 3880 Highway 53 in Hoschton, prior to Aug. 15.

Practice making a scarecrow for the upcoming Jump Right In Scarecrow Team Competition. Businesses, nonprofit groups or families made up of three to five members will compete to make the best scarecrow vignette or decorative design. Teams will have an hour to complete the task and a team of judges will determine the best design based on creativity, theme, originality and design. Entry fee is $15 and the competition will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

28, in front of the big stage on the Hoschton Square. The winning team of each division receives a trophy and $75.

“All of the scarecrow events are inexpensive ways for local businesses to advertise,” says Robbie Bettis, board president.

“The scarecrows can have a business shirt or cap, a sign, anything to advertise a business and would be viewed by hundreds of visitors to the Arts Center during October.”

Information and registration forms are located on www.hoschtonheritageartscouncil.com or you can email hhac55@yahoo.com or call 770-540-1099.

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The pastor who still puts up with me During my half-century and a little change on this planet, I have been a member of 12 churches. I was a member of one of them twice. I moved away and then came back.

Each one of the churches had a pastor and I have fond memories of each of them.

Church has been a part of my life since I was born. As soon as I was a few weeks old, my Mama signed me up in what was called the Cradle Roll. Nobody uses that term today, but it worked for me. I have had successes and failures in this life, but the constant place of refuge and strength has been God’s church.

For the past 14 years, Bill Coates has been my pastor.

Next week, he will celebrate 15 years in the pulpit of First Baptist Church of Gainesville. He has been my pastor longer than any of the others. I don’t know whether that requires prayer, sympathy or forgiveness. The best I can offer is a heartfelt thanks.

What’s really great about Bill is that not only is he a great pastor, but he is a great preacher.

He has that head full of snow-white hair that earned him senior citizen discounts before he turned 50. It gives him an air of distinction.

But when he speaks, it is an aw-shucks voice that was honed on a simple, frame house at RFD route 2 in Kershaw County, S.C. It is a voice that speaks from the heart of a boy raised by Godfearing mill workers who also took their baby to the Cradle Roll department at Thorn Hill Baptist Church.

It is also a voice that speaks from the experience of both successes and failures in life. His life has taken him to the mountaintop and in the valley and he talks freely about both.

But it is a voice that on any given Sunday may quote Shakespeare, Gandhi, Faulkner, Graham or his grandmother. Both seminary training and a doctorate in English literature from the University of South Carolina temper his wellchosen words.

In the summer of 1998, Bill Coates answered the call of First Baptist to become its pastor. Seeing South Carolina in his rearview mirror did not come easy, but Gainesville has become home to Bill and Claire, his wife of 37 years.

They met 39 years ago at Coker College in Hartsville, S.C. She would follow him to Southeastern Seminary

Harris Blackwood at Wake Forest, where they would both earn their masters degrees.

He makes no bones about his wife’s role in his ministry.

“She’s everything,” he said. “She does not seek attention, but I know she is there.”

Claire Webber was everything Bill was looking for, aside from the fact that she was a Methodist. “I didn’t think my grandmother, Nan, was going to get over that.”

Not only did she become a Baptist, she became a Baptist preacher’s wife, which generally means that life can take some unpredictable turns.

Bill is also a great pastor.

He has been there for me when I grieved, but also when I celebrated. A decade ago, he officiated at the Sunday morning wedding of my wife, Allison, and me. So far, so good.

He has a wonderful sense of humor and puts up with my periodic abuse.

When we have traveled, I have introduced him to strangers as my heart surgeon, the governor of South Carolina (not the one who “hiked” the Appalachian Trail), a TV weatherman and any number of noted theologians.

His favorite story involving me was when we went together to see an ailing church member who was recuperating at a Catholic hospital. I showed up wearing a clerical collar, which will get you a better parking place at a Catholic hospital.

Unlike the other 11 pastors in my life, Bill Coates has become one of my dearest friends. I am not alone in that distinction. He and Claire are beloved by so many in this community from First Baptist and many other churches.

I showed up at First Baptist on a Sunday morning in 1999 and couldn’t imagine being anywhere else. I was at home.

The first 15 years have been wonderful. I hope the next 15 are just the beginning.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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Where Charlie Tinker lies buried (This is the first installment of a second three-part series on Charlie.)

It was during mid-flight, perhaps somewhere over Virginia, that a thought hit me and I turned suddenly, excitedly toward Tink.

“Let’s visit Charlie Tinker’s grave while we are in New York!” I exclaimed.

The notion sank into his brain and washed slowly across his face. Silently, he nodded in agreement.

For all of the hundreds of columns I have written, nothing has struck the fancy of readers as did the three-part series I wrote from the diaries of my husband’s greatgreat-grandfather, Charlie Tinker, who worked closely with Abraham Lincoln in the White House.

I was surprised, even stunned by the reaction of readers who wanted to know more about this man who had touched the black cloth of history and had been diligent enough to record what he saw and heard. As one of four telegram dispatchers in the War Department, Charlie had a front row seat to a war that devastated our nation and a shoulder-toshoulder friendship with the president. In our safe

Ronda Rich deposit box are two handwritten notes from Lincoln to Charlie proving the closeness of their friendship.

So it was that on a cold, rainy winter’s day, we took a cab from Manhattan to the historic cemetery where Charlie is interred.

The cab driver dropped us at the grand stone entrance, a place that looks like it would sit most comfortably among England’s ancient buildings. As the cab drove out of sight and the rain gained intensity, the guard searched the directory of Green-Wood Cemetery, a place where famous men like Samuel Morse (ironically, the inventor of the telegraph that gave Charlie a place in history) are buried.

“Follow this road,” the guard began, proceeding to give us the names of streets we were to follow. “It’s a 45-minute walk.”

Thunderstruck and

chilled, Tink and I gaped at each other. Forty five minutes? There was no choice, though. Like the children of Israel, we had come too far to turn back now.

I pulled my hat closer to my ears, Tink drew his jacket hood over his head and, together, we carried forth. Had anyone ever told me that I would walk in the cold winter’s rain for 1« hours to visit a dead Yankee, I would have retorted, “Right. And Sherman never owned a pack of matches, either.”

But there I was, journeying to see the final resting place of a man whose 30 diaries have been entrusted to our care. The graveyard was filled with monuments of all types, from simple markers to high rising statues and grand, enormous tributes to those who there lie buried.

“What kind of grave stone do you think Charlie will have?” Tink asked.

Charlie, as I know him from his own words was man of class, dignity and humility so it made it easier to venture a guess. “He’ll have a towering monument. One that will honor his family but not seem arrogant or overdone.”

Lo and behold, that’s

exactly what we found. In the center of the section of Green-Wood where Charlie and his immediate family lie was a 12-foot high monument sitting beneath the shadow of towering oaks, some with limbs broken and scattered on his grave.

As I dragged them away, I thought of my own greatgreat-grandfather buried in the cemetery of a tiny church within hollering distance of where the Appalachian Trail begins in North Georgia. His plain stone is small and leans precariously to the side. It is smudged in black from 150 years of weather and now is hard to read. I am surprised my family was able to afford that much.

It is an interesting thing about a man’s gravestone because it can tell so much yet leave so much more untold. What we read on his monument that day would drive us back to his diaries to learn more.

And, oh what we discovered.

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

A test most men will fail miserably A disgruntled reader recently forwarded the following to me.

I have edited it a little, taking out parts that weren’t fit for printing in a family newspaper, and also inserting parts that aren’t fit for printing in a family newspaper.

If you find it offensive, sexist or not funny, I accept no responsibility. If you think it’s hilarious, I take full credit.

Basically, the below is a guide for men to teach them how to keep women happy, using an easy-to-follow point system of merit/ demerit that I don’t understand at all. You will be graded at the end of class.

Simple duties ■■ You make the bed: +1 ■■ You make the bed, but forget to add the decorative pillows: 0 ■■ You throw the bedspread over rumpled sheets: -1 ■■ You leave the toilet seat up: -5 ■■ You replace the toilet paper roll when it is empty: 0 ■■ When the toilet paper roll is barren, you resort to Kleenex: -1 ■■ When the Kleenex runs out you use the next bathroom: -2

Len Robbins ■■ You check out a suspicious noise at night: 0 ■■ You check out a suspicious noise and it is nothing: 0 ■■ You check out a suspicious noise and it is something: +5 ■■ You pummel it with a 6-iron: +10 ■■ It’s her cat: -40 At the party ■■ You stay by her side the entire party: 0 ■■ You stay by her side for a while, then leave to chat with a college drinking buddy: -2 ■■ Named Tiffany: -4 ■■ Tiffany is a dancer: -10 ■■ With breast implants: -18 Her birthday ■■ You remember her birthday: 0 ■■ You buy a card and flowers: 0 ■■ You take her out to dinner: 0 ■■ You take her out to dinner and it’s not a sports

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Tom Murphy congratulates Shawn Watson on the opening of Swirlee’s; Fellow Chamber members celebrated at the July 23 ribbon-cutting for the downtown Jefferson shop.

Downtown Jefferson welcomes frozen yogurt shop

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Jackson County has finally opened its first self-serve frozen yogurt shop, Swirlee’s, located at 98 North Public Square in downtown Jefferson.

The grand opening for the new business will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. In addition to forzen yogurt, there will be door prizes, face painting, karaoke, airbrushing and balloon artists. And get ready for a brain freeze as there will be a speed-eating FroYo contest.

“Frozen yogurt fans no longer have to drive to Athens, Buford or Gainesville to fill their cups,” said Shawn Watson, one of the owners of the shop. His wife Pam and daughter Jenie are also owners alongside him. They researched the self-serve yogurt business for 18 months and visited several shops along the eastern United States to ensure success with their business.

“We’ve seen both good and bad yogurt shops. We’ve asked other owners for ad-

vice and seen how important quality product, customer service and cleanliness are,” said Shawn Watson, a Jackson County native who is an active member of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce and Jefferson Area Business Association.

He owns and operates a landscaping business but told fellow Chamber members who joined in for the July 23 ribbon-cutting ceremony that he and Pam have three daughters so another business was explored.

“My family attended classes hosted by the largest yogurt producers in the country where they taught us about proper handling, storage and use of frozen yogurt and toppings,” said Watson.

The family put a lot of thought into opening Swirlee’s and are passionate about what their business will bring to Jackson County.

The beauty of a self-serve yogurt shop is that customers can choose exactly what flavors and toppings they want, as well as how much, since payment is by weight.

Customers are also able to decide how healthy or unhealthy their cups will be — toppings range from fresh fruit to brownie and cheesecake bites.

Frozen yogurt has the same flavors as real ice cream as well as a similar texture, but it offers several more benefits such as healthy probiotics and fewer calories, fat and sugar. It tastes great, too.

“We offer a bright, fun and family-friendly environment for citizens of all ages.

Our business is designed to offer the community a very positive and uplifting experience,” said Watson.

The shop includes a party room where birthday parties and other celebrations as well as meetings can take place.

Watson’s goals are to maintain a quality, customer friendly facility that people of all ages can visit and enjoy while growing the business and hopefully opening more shops in the future.

The Jackson County natives wanted to future en-

hance the community’s business development.

“The recent streetscape enhancements, the success of Main Street Jefferson and businesses located downtown and the downtown atmosphere lured Swirlee’s Frozen Yogurt to the Jefferson Square,” said Watson.

His parents, Gary and Elaine Watson, were also on hand to help celebrate the ribboncutting.

The business is also fueling employment in downtown with 14 part-time employees in addition to two full-time managers and two part-time managers. All local contractors were utilized to ready the downtown space for the new business, said Watson.

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SwirleesFroYo.com and join them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date. You can also email SwirleesFroYo@gmail.com Swirlee’s Frozen Yogurt is hosting the Aug. 29 Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Business and Social Hour. RSVP to the Chamber for the evening of

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BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Ashley Henderson Huff was skilled in a Sept. 19, 2006, suicide attack just six weeks before she was to return home.

On Sept. 11, 2011, the Twin Towers crumb On Sept. 11, 2011, the Twin Towers crumbled, as did our hearts. Many were confused and wanted answers. When it was time to go to war, Ashley Henderson Huff saw an opportunity to take a stand for her country.

“Ashley decided to join the Army after seeing what happened on Sept. 11. She told me that she wanted help fight for this country. I was very proud of her decision,” said Mark Henderson, Ashley’s father.

Nearly six weeks before she was scheduled to return home, Huff was killed in a suicide attack on her convoy on Sept. 19, 2006. Many have said that she was wise and had a great impact on her fellow comrades.

Huff had leadership oozing out of her. The American dining hall in Zaytan, Iraq, has been renamed in her honor and she even has a 20-foot statue as a memorial in Iraq as well.

Reunion Golf in Hoschton put together the Georgia

Armed Forces Open last Friday to honor not only fallen soldiers but the families who lost loved ones. The golf event was postponed from earlier in the month due to rain.

Steve Durling, one of the board members for the charity Run for the Fallen, spoke adamantly about making sure we do not forget the families of soldiers who have died fighting for our freedom.

“It started as a way to honor and remember these soldiers who gave their last full measure. We can never forget what they did for us. If we do, they will be forgotten and that would be a huge problem,” Durling said.

“The idea to host the Georgia Armed Forces Open came from Jamie Wood and John Greene of Reunion.

They thought of the tournament and contacted me. I live in Flowery Branch and we [help] charities that honor fallen soldiers. My dad served and other men in my family served so this is my way of giving back. Everyone needs to do their part,” Durling said.

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Panthers have a new attitude

Former assistant coach Julie McCutcheon is implementing a new rule book at Jackson County

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Doing things the “Panther Way” has become the new motto at Jackson County Comprehensive High School and Julie McCutcheon, the new girls’ head basketball coach, has her own style of coaching. It may sound intimidating but it’s exactly what the Lady Panthers need to be successful in 3A basketball.

McCutcheon spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach on the Panthers varsity team.

“I expect a level of commitment from the girls and they have shown it. It has been rewarding to see them come out and work hard.

They are hungry to play. We took them to an FCA camp and they had a chance to bond with another,” said McCutcheon. “That is extremely important.”

A native of Tennessee, Mc-

Cutcheon got her first head coaching job in Valdosta and served as the leader at Valdosta High School. While Title Town is mostly known for high school football, McCutcheon will be quick to tell you that the basketball team got the respect they deserved.

“Our team was fortunate enough to get help from the football boosters as well as others. That meant a lot to me, especially coming from a town where football means everything. There are thousands of people at those games. Words can’t describe it. You’d have to see it to believe it,” said McCutcheon.

The Panthers will have a new style of offense, more height and an eager group of underclassmen ready to win.

All that makes for a team that should be very competitive.

“We have some girls that have a lot of height and we’ll need that,” said McCutcheon. “We have some under-

classmen that have the potential to start. I’m not going to put someone on the varsity team just because they’ve been there the longest.”

McCutcheon also saw time as a coach at 6A Berkmar High School. The intensity level and competitiveness is just a couple of things she’ll bring as she steps up into her new role.

“I think I’ll be able to bring some of my 6A experience and apply it here. When I was at Berkmar, we took a JV team to the state tournament and that was amazing,” said McCutcheon.

Last year’s team achieved 11 wins with the help of leaders Victoria Fontana and Savannah Roncadori. With the departure of five seniors, including Fontana and Roncadori, JCCHS will be under reconstruction but that doesn’t mean they’ll be below .500.

“We are in a rebuilding period and we feel like the girls have bought into the new sys-

tem. There will be some new rules implemented but we feel as though it will be beneficial in the long run. For example, each coach will be assigned certain things to deal with, such as offense and defense. So if a defensive play goes wrong, the player will know which coach to talk to,” said McCutcheon.

There have been quite a few changes at JCCHS as of late but they’ve been made in an effort to get the athletic program headed in the right direction. McCutcheon says she is grateful to be part of it.

“I love it here. This is such a great community. I wanted my kids to grow up in a place where there was a really good community atmosphere. It’s a great time to be a Panther. We have a new gym; it’s actually a great time for Panther basketball in general as both teams have new head coaches,” McCutcheon stated.

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Coach McCutcheon will break in the new gym this fall.

Samuals talks JCCHS hoops Skelton settles into the Jefferson family

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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At first glance, you’d think it takes a lot to get Hakeem Samuals pumped up. That is, until he dunks the ball over a defender in front of the home crowd.

For the most part, Samuals wasn’t a vocal leader.

He led with his actions by challenging opponents coast to coast with his agility and mean jump shot.

But that is the old Samuals. He said he’s being a lot more vocal which will be exciting to see coming from a guy that was relatively silent last year.

In terms of numbers, however, he made a lot of noise.

He was one of the leading scorers on the team and has returned for his final go-around with the Panthers. He says he wants to go out with a bang.

“In that past, I was timid to speak. However, this year I have been a lot more vocal and I feel like I’m becoming a leader,” said Samuals.

It’s hard to believe Samuals is just turning into a stellar basketball player. He looks like a natural on the court but it wasn’t too long ago that he was struggling to become the player he knew he could be.

“As a freshman, I was awful. It was rough for me.

In the last couple of years, I have gotten a lot better.

Before I couldn’t even dunk, but now I can. Before I wasn’t athletic, but now I am,” stated Samuals.

The Panthers have no choice but to get faster as first-year head coach Mark Defoor has them work-

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first two seasons with the Red Raiders, the team won a total of three games.

Up-downs, sprints and tackling in “I wanted more [for] myself. the blazing heat; The school was going there just a few downward in Madison of the basic drills County,” said Skelton. football playThe Jefferson High ers go through School football team during summer has seen an increase in practices. its numbers after winIt may sound ning the 2A state title last like torture at year. Skelton was shopthe moment but ping for a new home and, when the season after watching Jefferson starts, they know play in person, he was it will pay off. Or sold. will it?

At that point, he had For T.J. Skelno clue they’d win a state ton, the move title but he knew he Latrice Williams The Paper to Jefferson is wanted to be a Dragon. more than just Skelton will experience all “I didn’t know too a new address. the hype in the season open- much about them prior Skelton means er against Commerce. to my arrival. I came to business when a game and visited the he steps on the school,” said Skelton. football field but he wasn’t getting the most out of his career playing at See SKELTON, 2B Madison County High School. In his lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

ing on their speed every day. The team has one-onone sessions and team sessions and they haven’t neglected the weight room.

“Overall we’ve been doing well. We’ve been working out aside from the summer workouts,” Samuals stated. “Our coach wants us to practice at a high level during these summer workouts.

Coach [Britt] Beaver expected the same from us but Coach Defoor has us moving at a faster pace.”

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The first day of fall is not until Sept. 22 but a popular race that celebrates the end of summer is approaching. On Aug. 10, the 31st annual Summer’s End race will take place in Winder. The last day to register is Aug. 7. There will be a 5K and 10K race.

The 5K will begin at 8 a.m. and the 10K will start at 8:45 a.m. There will also be a fun run that will take place at 7:30 a.m. Visit active.com or call the YMCA of Georgia’s Piedmont at 770-868-2917 for more information.

On Aug. 10, the Slack Auto Parts World Crown 300 will make its way to Gresham Motorsports Park. The event will feature Sportsman/Renegade, Mini Stock and more. The event is set to kick off at 7 p.m. General admission is $30. Senior citizens will be charged $25; students and teachers can get in for $15 and kids 12 and under will get in free. Pit passes are $35. Check out greshammotorsportspark.com or call 706-367-9461 for details.

Reunion Golf will hold its annual Reunion Junior Golf Program starting Aug. 7. The Young Juniors Session will take place every Wednesday and Thursday of the month through the end of October.

Reunion asks participants to choose either Wednesday or Thursday to participate. Kids ages 6-9 will play from 5-6:15 p.m. and kids ages 9-12 will play 6:15-7:30 p.m. Times will change for the month of October. There is also an Elite Juniors Session for kids ages 13 and up.

Contact John Greene at John.Greene@Reuniongolfclub.com or 770967-8300. Reunion also has golf and various tournaments for adults.

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Paul taking JHS Lady Dragons to new heights

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Last season, the Lady Dragons of Jefferson High School didn’t have a complicated system. With many youngsters on the volleyball squad, head coach Mike Paul wanted to keep things simple.

But this year, he is taking things up a notch with the varsity volleyball team in hopes that his team will be able to hang tough defensively.

“Our system we ran last year was very basic because we had a young team. We’re moving into a sophisticated offense. We’re going from a 4-hitter offense to a 6-hitter offense and hopefully that will help us block better,” Paul said.

Practice officially started today and they have just eight days to put in as much work as they can before their game against Gainesville High School. Although it’s only a scrimmage game, it will give the Dragons a chance to get its new offense going.

“It really puts pressure on you to get things done during the summer. I make a point to emphasize that summer workouts are voluntary but we want the players to be here,” said Paul.

Under the Georgia High School Association regulations, mandatory practices are prohibited. Therefore, it takes a very driven athlete to show up knowing they don’t have to. So far, Paul said he is pleased with the numbers. ”I don’t take role in the summer time.

If they have family vacations and things of that nature, I’m completely fine with it.

They understand that we have less than two weeks of practice and the ones that are the varsity players know that. We’ve had a good turnout all summer. We’ve only had 13 days in the month of July [to get ready],” said Paul.

The Dragons will not return Sarah Wood who now plays at Reinhardt College. She had more than 500 kills on the year, annihilating the previous record which was 358.

“We lost a big piece of our puzzle with Sarah graduating. She led our team in six

different categories,” Paul stated.

While she can’t be replaced, Jefferson still has a solid core returning and they’ll know what to expect not only from area opponents but from other teams on the schedule they faced last year. Paul purposely scheduled tougher teams with the intent to get his squad the experience they need without getting hammered.

“Mallory Goodenow, Daniela Franco, Lindsey Nilson, Avery Mixon, Paige Watson and Grace Williamson are returning.

We have a lot of people coming back that played a lot of minutes. With the new system, we have people changing positions and we have some new kids that look pretty good. There are some young kids that will challenge for playing time,” said Paul.

Paul said Goodenow will be one of the few players to actually keep the same position; many have moved to a new role.

“Daneila Franco, who played outside hitter last year, is moving to the right side of the court. It doesn’t sound like a big deal but it is if you are used to hitting on the left side of the court. It’s almost like changing from second base to shortstop. It’s a huge transition,” said Paul.

There are four teams making up the area: Greater Atlanta Christian, Jefferson, Rabun County High School and Wesleyan School.

JHS reached nearly 30 wins last season, finishing 28-16. While they stayed well above .500, they want to get past their area foes and make a deeper run in the postseason.

The season opener is set for Aug. 15 at home against Habersham Central High School and Hebron Christian Academy.

JHS will take on Habersham Central at 5 p.m. and the Hebron Christian Lions at 7 p.m.

The season opener is set for Aug. 15 at home against Habersham Central High School and Hebron Christian Academy.

JHS will take on Habersham Central at 5 p.m. and the Hebron Christian Lions at 7 p.m.

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Continued from 1B Reunion Golf planted signs in the ground at every hole of soldiers who lost their life fighting for our freedom, including one of Ashley Henderson Huff and Noah Harris, a friend of hers. It also served as a constant reminder that their families are still healing and we can’t put them on the back burner.

“I’ve come to know some of the fallen soldiers through their families and it’s an honor to represent them and get to know their families. It’s great to know the families that were left behind because often times they are forgotten. We honor the soldier, but we can’t forget about the families. Once a soldier passes away, the family is left to grieve,” Durling said.

The Run for the Fallen Charity also hosts a charity run to honor troops and their families.

“Earlier this year, we had the run at Lake Lanier Islands and we had 160 family members of the fallen participate. The families are encouraged to stand with or by their loved ones signs. It was great,” Durling said.

For more information about the Run for the Fallen charity, including charity events, visit fallenheroesofgeorgia.com.

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“After that, I pretty much fell in love with it,” stated Skelton.

Other than the difference in student population, Skelton said the move has been smooth. The classrooms are a lot smaller but the tradeoff will be winning a lot more games.

“Coming from a 4A to a 2A school is different because 2A schools are smaller, but I like it.

“I am enjoying the transition,” Skelton said. “I am hungry to win.”

There are so many new faces in the Dragon locker room that the returning players are still trying to get to know everyone but Skelton said he is starting to get a good feel of the brotherhood.

“It’s going good. They welcomed me with open arms and I did the same to them.

As long as we respect each other, we’ll be good to go,” Skelton said.

Skelton saw limited time at quarterback in the Select 7-on-7; he is vying for the starting role as wide receiver but believes his versatility will allow him to help out under center when needed.

“Hopefully, I will start at receiver and then I would like to help out at the QB position if I need to,” Skelton said.

Last year, the Dragons finished 14-1, had a celebration parade, beat one of the best teams in the state and have a dedicated fan base. Skelton has taken note of those accolades. It would be an understatement to say this season will be different for him.

He’ll be in a completely different world but a good one.

“I’m looking forward to the exposure, the fans, the school, community and the experience as a whole,” stated Skelton.

The best athletes say their teammates make them better and that’s the motto Skelton says he believes in.

“For me personally, I think I can be one of the top players in the state and I think playing at Jefferson will help me get to that point,” Skelton said.

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Hakeem Samuals goes in for the jumper against North Oconee.

The Panthers finished 4-20 a year ago; they lost five games by 10 points or less and being that close to winning showed them that they don’t have to do anything fancy finishing close games.

“We have to be a lot more disciplined and work hard at practice. Our coach always tell us to finish. Every shot doesn’t have to be a 3-pointer. Layups [can get the job done], too,” Samuals said.

The new Panther gym definitely gives the school a great look. The floor glistens as the high voltage light bulbs

shine down on the floor and freshly painted seats that reads “Panthers” when the bleachers are closed. Jackson County will feel pretty good playing in a gym that could rival other schools but Samuals said he doesn’t want the new gym to be the highlight of the season.

“As long as we get more wins, we’ll be fine. That is was it’s going to take. We have a new gym but we want to win in it and show people that we deserve what we have. We can’t have good facilities and continue to lose,” Samuals said.

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The Olive Branch celebrates Ol’ Time Religion and opening of second personal care home in Oakwood

By LEANNE AKIN

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The creek in the wooded area behind The Olive Branch Personal Care Home in Braselton offers a peaceful and serene setting.

Rocky and Kathy Stone, who are celebrating the opening of the newest Oliver Branch location in Oakwood with an open house this week, have been pleased to make Holy Holler available to area churches for revivals, baptisms and other gatherings.

“How we have been blessed by this endeavor,”

says Kathy Stone. “People, including one of our own caregivers, have been saved at the Holy Holler and baptized in the creek. Rocky and many men gathered and prayed and dedicated our land back to the Lord. The Lord blesses us every day, in so many ways. We are blessed with wonderful caregivers and residents. We are blessed with wonderful volunteers that truly care. We are blessed with the greatest families that love us and appreciate our work and that sees and feels the Lord in all we do.”

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Kathy Stone raises her hand in praise as songs are sung during a recent revival service put together by Brother Loy Reed, a member of The Ecnouragers, conducted at Holy Holler, located at creekside behind The Olive Branch Personal Care Home in Braselton.

Olive Branch opens in Oakwood Located at 4804 Flat Creek Road in Oakwood, the new location of the Olive Branch is offering the same warmth, dedication and personal touch the caregivers and owners provided at the Braselton personal care home located at 639 Davenport Road.

The open house at the Oakwood home will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 2. Light refreshments will be served, and entertainment is being provided. The Encouragers, volunteers at The Olive Branch for more than six years, sang on Wednesday.

Mary Kay facials are planned or 1-3 p.m. on Thursday. On Friday, Midnight Blue will perform and The Olive Branch’s beautician will be on hand Friday.

Tri-County Shrine Club, Tri-Ettes helping the community Brenda Mahan, whose husband men, but the women and wives of the Lonnie Mahan is president of the TriShriners have important roles as well.

County Shrine Club, share one story “We recently donated $1,000 to that shows what the Shrine is Tripp Halstead. We ladies all about. have hosted yard sales to “My husband got a phone raise money, sold high quality call one time from a gentlekitchen knives and we plan man who said he had just to create a cookbook to sell,” been discharged from the said Mahan. hospital. He had arrived The Lady Shriners will host home and said he had notha beauty pageant fundraiser ing, not even air conditioning for girls ages infant to 14 in during the hot summer.

October. The date, post“Lonnie investigated Farah Bohannon poned from an earlier anthe situation and realnounced August date, is to Columnist ized that this person be announced. was in need of help. He The Tri-County Shrine purchased this gentleman two fans so Club is very active during the holiday he could keep cool and not feel miserseason as well. They find families who able anymore,” said Brenda Mahan. aren’t able to provide their children This is what the Tri-County Shrine with presents and relieve them from Club is all about — helping both adults this stress. and children in the community who “We get a list and go shopping for are in need. It is a fraternity based on them,” said Mahan. “We buy the fun, fellowship and the Masonic princi- presents the children want and we do ples of brotherly love, relief and truth. whatever they want us to do with the This organization consists of a group of gifts. Sometimes we wrap them, some-

times we don’t. It is rewarding to know that these children will receive gifts and the parents will not have to worry about it.”

The Tri-County Shrine Club is also involved with The Tree House, which is an organization that reaches out to abused children in Barrow, Jackson and Banks counties. They have donated a wide variety of snacks and drinks for children who come in the afternoons after school.

“We are always trying to get the word out about the Tri-County Shrine Club and what we do for the community. We have people’s best interest at heart and are always willing to help,” said Mahan.

For more information about this organization, visit yaarabshrine.net

Farah Bohannon is a part-time staffer for The Paper. Reach her at fabohannon@clickthepaper.com

Tri-County Shrine Club officers: Warren Tobin, treasurer; Damon Murrell, secretary; Lonnie Mahan, president; John Caldwell, First Vice President; and Kelly Edwards, Second Vice President.

Tri-County Shrine Tri-Ettes officers: Johnnie Caldwell, treasurer; Clare Godfrey, secretary; Sandra Walker, Vice President; Brenda Mahan, president.

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4-H pansy preorders being taken Jackson County 4-H is currently taking preorders for the Fall Pansy Flower Sale.

You can place your order by calling 706-367-6344, visiting the Extension Office in Jefferson or e-mailing dafowler@uga.edu. The deadline for placing your preorder will be Thursday, Aug. 16.

Pickup will be at the Jackson County Extension Office at 102 Cloverleaf Circle from 1-5 p.m. on Monday, Sept.30, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, and Wednesday, Oct. 2.

The cost is $2 per cup.

Money from this fundraiser will help fund 4-H fall activities.

“Pansy flowers are a great way to add more color to your yard at home or your business during the fall and winter months,” says Dawn Fowler.

4-H Fun Camp hosted July 8-10 was an exciting week with Jackson County 4-H with daylong camps making up “4-H Fun Camp.”

A Baby Sitting Class was held and the 4-H’ers earned certificates on July 8.

On July 9, it was “Farm to Fork” with tours of The Veggie Patch and Jaemor Farms vegetable farms. Youth then prepared their next day’s lunch with the food from their visits.

“Fun with 4-H Day” was July 10 with a variety of activities lead by the 4-H Certified Teen Leaders. Activities included making tie-dyed shirts, such as one shown off

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making their own personal pizzas, Robotics, singing songs, making marshmallow guns, playing outdoor games, making hydrogels, sand art and many other activities.

The previous week, 4-H’ers attended a farm tour and fishing rodeo and the Certified Teen Leader Training. During the farm tour sponsored by Jackson County Farm Bureau, the group toured Chelian Farms, Johnson Farms and Billy Burdette’s Farm. They ended the Farm Tour Day with fishing at the Burdette Farm.

The Jackson County 4-H Club is very appreciative of

all of the farm owners, Jackson County Farm Bureau and adult volunteers who helped make all of these events successful.

To inquire about additional 4-H activities, please feel free to call the Extension office at 706-367-6344.

Show winners event planned The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council will host a Quick Draw winners art show and sale on Aug. 17-18 at the arts center, located at 74 White St., in Hoschton.

The event, which will feature the winners of the Quick Draw competition held on June 15 at Arts Fest, will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 17 and from 2-5 p.m. on Aug. 18.

The featured artists will be Susan Wilkinson, Karen Strum and Linda Tilden, all who live in the vicinity. All three work in different mediums of painting – pencil, water coloring and acrylics respectively – and the show and sale is free to the public.

The event is one of the many projects of the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council whose theme is Preserving Art & History in Hoschton.

Refreshments will be served.

Woman’s Club to celebrate On Jan. 21, 1921, the Braselton Women’s Civic League was founded. This small group evolved into the present Braselton Woman’s Club which is celebrating the last 82 years of community service. Being sought are pictures and videos of former members, as well as memorabilia from the past to display. Many original and former members will be honored at this special day of recognition.

The Braselton Woman’s Club is an active community organization supporting the Braselton Library, providing scholarships for deserving senior students living in the area and giving back to the community when the need arises.

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“Jane” had never met them before, and I was hoping she’d like them, so it was quite a nervous time for us both. Anyway, she inadvertently upset me, and I then unfortunately upset her and retreated into my “cave.”

The evening went from bad to worse, and so did the rest of the weekend. That next week, I returned from work to find a note on the stairs, along with my keys, explaining that she did not want to see me any more.

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Since then, we have talked but there was still no emotion on her side.

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— Frustrated in Seattle, Wash.

Dear Frustrated: Your chances are slim. Men have a tendency to shut down in an instant with little cause and open up immediately, many times, with even less thought.

However, when women shut down it’s because they’ve built up evidence for months that the relationship from their perspective is not working. This recent event gave her the catalyst she needed to end it.

At this point, if she has a change of heart, she’ll let you know. Should you want to pursue her, you’ll first have to rebuild her love and trust in you.

I salvage this, if at all? — On Edge in Allentown, Pa.

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Dear On Edge: Your email may have made him feel pressured to commit to you before he was ready to do so.

When dating a man who is not yet sure of his feelings, it is not wise to use the phrase, “I love you.”

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Dear John: I met a man on the Internet. I loved his answers to my “top 10 questions” on life and love, but I didn’t tell him this.

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Scarecrow photos, more sought for celebration

Some of the thousands of scarecrows which put Hoschton on the world record map were these NACAR racers. A House of Scarecrows is planned and a scarecrow workshop is set for Aug. 15.

HOLY HOLLER Continued from 3B

Rocky Stone said another huge blessing is meeting so many wonderful fellow Christians.

It was Rocky and their children who fostered the idea for the venue out of love for their Savior.

“Rocky and the boys were visiting a local church several years ago in search of a church for our family,” says Kathy. “During the service, Rocky shouted praise and raised his hands. A deacon came to him and told him the congregation there did not agree with that behavior.

“Rocky came home that day very bothered by what had happened. He prayed about the situation and the Lord revealed to him that the beautiful creek bank in our back yard could be used to serve the Lord. Thus, the name Holy ‘Holler’ came to be.

“People assume the name is Hollow but it is Holler to praise the Lord. This was a perfect way to involve Ol’ Time Religion with the elders that are cared for at The Olive Branch Personal Care Home,” says Kathy.

Those who love the Lord and the King James Bible are welcome to use the land for gatherings, dinners, revivals, baptisms, weddings, etc.

A recent revival was organized by Brother Loy Reed of Commerce. The singers were The Encouragers, which includes Brother Reed.

“The Encouragers have been volunteers at The Olive Branch for more than six years. They come the third Tuesday of each month to bring the ol’ time gospel music and fellowship to our home,” says Kathy. “You talking about a good time, I mean the Holy Spirit is there.

They are another blessing that has come out of all of this. We appreciate their time and dedication.”

Holy Holler is a rustic retreat with benches and pulpit being made by Rocky using old slab lumber left over from the previous owners.

“In the future, we would love to have volunteers help with more benches, altars, etc. Rocky would love to have an ol’ time brush arbor on the creek bank for gatherings. This would be wonderful when we have bad weather, the gatherings could continue right on,” said Kathy.

The sawdust on the holler floor comes with a wonderful story the Stones enjoy telling that also makes the place special.

“We have a friend in her 70’s that we went to church with for years. We heard her testimony a hundred times of how she gave her life to the

Lord on an old sawdust pile,” said Kathy. “The first event at the Holy Holler where the land was dedicated back to the Lord, she was invited.

Rocky surprised her with the sawdust everywhere to remind her of that special day.”

Rocky made a changing room from a tarp nailed to trees for use after baptisms, electricity and well water are available and chairs were donated by local churches.

“There’s a great sense of peace when you are praising God outdoors and seeing and feeling His creation all around you,” said Kathy.

“That’s as good as it gets.”

The Stones say Holy Holler is part of God’s plan for

The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council is seeking photos and other paraphernalia from 2008 when the town of Hoschton was named the World Record Holder for having the most scarecrows in one location by the World’s Record Academy. The items will be used to decorate the House of Scarecrows (Arts Center) which begins Sept 27.

“One room will be specifically designated to this world record account with news release, photos, the proclamation from the governor’s office as well as the World Record Certificate from the WRA,” states Robbie Bettis, organizer.

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their life and their service to His glory.

“Why stop at just caring for the elderly when there is so much more that we can be doing for Him,” said Kathy.

“We take our residents down to the Holy Holler on the ‘Mule’ (golf cart) to enjoy fellowshipping, singing and praising the Lord. We meet such great folks and make new friends all the time.

“One young man that gave his life to the Lord at the old wooden altar, and shortly thereafter went to be with the Lord. Many have been saved and baptized,” says Kathy.

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The House of Scarecrows will feature handmade scarecrows, scarecrow art for sale, a scarecrow photo area, a scarecrow maze, a tribute to the world’s most famous scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz and more. The fee will be $2 and plans are to open the House of Scarecrows on weekends in October where tourists as well as locals can visit and bring their friends. Organizations are welcome to bring van loads. Parking for such vehicles is located behind the Arts Center.

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Fit to run: Local experts offers new runner tips

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Jogging entered the American lexicon in the early 19th century and was used to condition athletes for other sports. But, ask any cave dweller in search of dinner, and it has been around since time began.

In the 60s, University of Oregon track coach Bill Bowerman became the leisure past-time and sport’s greatest champion. Today, nearly 36 million Americans participate in a running activity according to statistics from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, with the goal for many to participate in at least one road race.

Ryan Kyranakis, co-owner and manager of Runner’s Fit, a runner’s specialty store located in Flowery Branch, has seen an increase locally in those interested in running. And, he’s also noticed a greater number of inexperienced runners looking to train for races.

“We opened seven years ago and at the time there was one race that I can think of,” said Kyranakis. “Now there are more than I can count.

There are several at the downtown Flowery Branch course; there are several at the high school. Participation has grown throughout the years.”

Runner’s Fit hosts “Monday night track” workouts, allowing people of all ages and abilities to train together and gain running experience.

“You have to find a good plan,” said Kyranakis. The group meets on the Flowery Branch High School track at 7:15 p.m. The workout is free and open to everyone.

Kyranakis routinely answers questions from customers whose goal it is to participate in the different runs throughout Flowery Branch; most ask him about training techniques and gear he said.

He tells them, that beyond gear needs, the major thing people should avoid is over exertion.

“The biggest thing is making sure that you start off slow and work your way up.

Some people think that because you are running a 5K, you have to start off running three miles.” Kyranakis says that new runners who try to do too much, too soon, risk serious injury.

Injuries affect up to 85 percent of runners for every 1,000 hours a single person runs, according to research conducted by the International Journal of Sports Physical. And, evidence suggests that training errors cause 60 to 70 percent of those injuries. Among all those numbered bibs, a full 40 to 50 percent will experience at least one injury with running as the contributing factor.

Shoe selection can play a role in the promotion, or guarding against, such injuries. Different bodies, and body mechanics, have different needs. Terrain also plays an important role.

Running the increasingly popular trail races require a different shoe than one run

Co-owner and manager, Ryan Kyranakis, of Runner’s Fit in Flowery Branch advises all runners to get properly fitted shoes for their body mechanics, the type of terrain and distances they plan to run. on asphalt.

“It’s best to be fitted properly in your running shoes,” said Kyranakis. “You want to go to a place that can tell you what structure you need.”

When it comes to clothing, Kyranakis said to pay attention to the weather and dress accordingly.

Athletes are especially susceptible to heat- related illness while exercising in hot weather. “We are in the South,” said Kyranakis.

“You want to make sure you wear non-cotton fabrics that are really light and really breathable. Socks are important as well to make sure that you don’t produce blisters or hot spots.”

Kyranakis suggests that people who are serious about running in any race to prepare themselves beforehand in order to successfully avoid injury. “I always tell people that you want to pick out a goal to reach. You want to train towards something as opposed to just going running,” he said.

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Services Childcare Gainesville Academy 105 Carrington Park Dr., B/1- $165; 2/3 $145; 4 (Pri. Pre-K.) $125 678-971-5505 Kid’s World Child-Care 985/Jesse Jewell. $100/ wk. Great Staff!

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The Times will not be held responsible for any issues that may arise after the first day of publication. classifieds@ gainesvilletimes.com 770-535-1199 SALE UNDER POWER Rabbittown Mini Storage will hold a public sale to enforce a lien on said property described below (pursuant to the Georgia Self Storage Facility Act, Georgia Code Section 10-4-210 to 10-4-215) at 9 a.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at Rabbittown Mini Storage, 2423 Oconee Circle, Gainesville, GA 30507, 678.207.1906.

Management has the right to refuse any bid or withdraw any unit from auction.

Name, Unit, Contents: Brenda Savage, A3, Household Goods, Furniture; Jason Williams, A17, Household Goods; Sheila Peebles, A28, Household Goods; Michael Glenn Dyer, A29, Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes; Bobbie Jean Simmons, A38, Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes, Toys, Tools; Mark & Sherrie Cochran, A41, Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes, Sporting Goods. Terms of the sale: cash only, goods are sold as-is, and must be removed completely from the property on day of sale.

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Jobs Accounting Buford company is seeking a part-time accountant. This is a permanent position up to 25 hours per week.

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Construction PIPELINE CONTRACTOR looking for EXPERIENCED Foremen, Equipment Operators, Laborers, and Pipelayers.

Must have own transportation.

Excellent pay & Benefits-Medical Insurance, 401K, etc. All work in Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. Resumes can be faxed to 770-484-8046 or emailed to jobs@ mid-south buildersinc.com.

Applications can be completed at the office7057 Maddox Rd., Lithonia, GA. Ofc. Phone 770-484-9600

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

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Maintenance FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Great opportunity for a motivated individual to maintain facility and machines in proper working condition (includes building/ facility, equipment/ machinery, building lighting systems, CNC machines, production line equipment).

Knowledge of 480 volt 3-phase power; control circuits, relays, motor starters, pumps, gas burners. Must be able to weld, fabricate, operate pneumatics, compressors, lathe, mill, press. Ability to read engineering drawings and operate a forklift. Good working environment and good benefits. E-mail resume and salary requirements indicating “Facility-GT” in the subject line to xhr.d@deutzusa.com.

MUST indicate salary requirements to be considered. No phone calls or walk ins. EOE HVAC Job Post Leading Regional HVACR Company looking for qualified HVACR Service Technician 5 years experienced in HVACR service.

Installation a plus, vacation, health insurance, 401k and profit sharing.

We promote from within.

Contact Service @ 770-614-9214 Ext. 305 www.georgia mechanical.com

Medical Chestatee Regional Hospital is actively hiring staff for the following positions; Fulltime House Supervisor/RN 7p-7a ER RN 7p-7a MSP CNA Please apply at chestateeregional hosptial.com Employment opportunities for The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. are listed on our website at www. longstreetclinic.com.

All candidates for employment should submit information via the link posted on our website. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with The Longstreet Clinic, P.C.

Family Practice Nurse Practitioner needed for Internal Medicine office in Demorest, GA. Accepting resumes for full and part-time positions.

Salary negotiable. Please fax resume to 706-7545577.

Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville is seeking a part-time experienced Certified Medical Assistant.

Fax resume to 678-9972137 Help Wanted: LPNs & CNA- PT & FT. Weekends, various shifts. Apply in person at 4595 Cantrell Rd, Flowery Branch, GA. Attn: Therry 770-9672070 Immediate opening for a certified lab technician in busy medical practice in Buford. Must have either a BS or AA in lab science. Please fax resume to 770-533-7641 or call 770-297-7277.

Ophthalmology Tech needed for busy ophthalmology group, full time.

Bilingual preferred.

Please fax or email resume to 678-971-5155. vision5156@gmail. com

Misc. Help Wanted

Carpet Cleaning, Repair & Water Damage Technician Position Open.

Commission based salary & Bonus Incentives. Sales opportunities & Insurance benefits Company Truck provided Experienced applicants email resume to lisahale@ magic carpetinc.com or fax to 706-654-2368 www.magic carpetinc.com Simpson Trucking & Grading needs experienced: *Heavy Equipment Operators & CDL Drivers *Excavators *Dozers *Scrapers *Dump Trucks CDL, clean MVR and drug test req’d.

Apply in person: Simpson Trucking 136 4 Candler Rd 770-536-4731 EOE M/F/V/D CARRIAGE NISSAN is looking for motivated, quick to learn people to show interior features on our new vehicles to our new customers.

Must be prof, energetic & organized. Apply in person or submit resume: sseiter@carriage autogroup.com DO YA! DO YA! DO YA! Wanna Dance No Experience Needed Call Sunny or Hazel 770-536-3759 Top of Gainesville Hiring: Cemex, Inc. Cement Terminal Attendant Candidates should have basic mechanical skills, computer knowledge, welding and repair skills.

Experience preferred.

Competitive pay and benefits. Cemex is a drug free workplace and EOE. Apply in person: Cemex, 6891 McEver Rd., Buford, GA 30518 NEED TUTOR for 6th grade, South Hall Middle School student. Mon., Wed., Fri., after school for 2013-2014 school year. Need certified teacher. 678-316-8162 Pet grooming salon in Flowery Branch / Braselton in need of Experienced Groomer.

Non-corporate, bather on site, commission-based pay. 770-965-0192 www.pawsandpurr. com WASTE WATER/WATER OPERATOR ASSISTANT Duties: This position will assist in the daily operations of the Water and Wastewater treatment plants. This includes, but not limited to collection and testing of samples, general maintenance and repairs of equipment related to Water and Wastewater plants, process control and chemical adjustments and other duties assigned by supervisor.

Weekend work will be required. 90 day probationary period is mandatory. Competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications: Minimum - Georgia Certified Class III Wastewater License.

*Requires payment in advance.

A valid Georgia Driver’s License and dependable transportation.

Applicants may submit their resume by email to citywell@windstream. net or fax to 770-8691299 Attn: Dennis Bergin or send forward resume and salary history to City of Lula, Wastewater, P.O. Box 99, 6055 Main Street, Lula, GA 30554. Position open until filled. No phone calls please.

Successful candidates must pass a background check and drug screening prior to employment. The City of Lula is a Equal Opportunity Employer

Office/Clerical Front desk personEntry level position for full time person answering multi lines.

Candidate must be organized, dependable & can multitask. Assist staff with general office duties. Exp. with MS Word, Excel & Outlook preferred. Team player who has initiative, can prioritize & handle responsibility. Sugar Hill Location, $9 -10.50 start. Send resume to: resume.777345@ aol.com Lawson Trucking is accepting applications for F/T DISPATCHER Gainesville. Must have trucking exp, know Microsoft Office, able to learn computerized dispatch sys, good commun. skills, able to multi-task & work well with others. Call Billy @ 800-239-3877 Recruiting for an “experienced” receptionist.

Must have a great voice, org skills and the ability to multitask.

FT, M-F, 8-5, benefits available.

Fax or email 770-5369003 or lory@kinggreen. com

Part-Time Help Wanted COOK needed for weekly Church fellowship meals & special events. Apply at 234 Hawkins Street, Dahlonega, GA 706864-3676 Hair StylistDawsonville by outlets, flex schedule, 706-265-8074

Production STEEL COMPANY Immediate opening for operator of steel processing equipment.

Experience in roll forming a plus.

Some knowledge of computers required.

Gainesville area. 706546-8153

Professional Assistant Manager Leasing position available.

A+ Community in Flowery Branch, GA. Applicant must have experience.

Knowledge of Yardi Software a plus.

Please fax resume to 678-450-5759 or email at oakwoodmanager @unitedrp.com

Restaurant Help *Experienced Cashier *Dishwasher Full or Part-time positions. 770-561-0198 FIREHOUSE SUBS, 333 Shallowford Rd. is hiring motivated Team Members.

DAY SHIFT AVAIL

Trades PLUMBER WANTED - Licensed.

Experienced in commercial, resiential & industrial plumbing. Repair service, well pumps, septic and able to estimate.

Top pay. CDL a plus. Fax resume to 770-536-5023 or call 770-536-5083.

SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR Manufacturing company is looking for a sewing machine operator. Only experienced sewers need apply. Competitive wages and benefits.

Apply in person at 54 Breakstone Dr., Dahlonega, GA

Truck Drivers CDL DRIVERS Needed Tuition paid by Federal Grants or VA Benefits 770-614-6022 or 1-877-GET-A-CDL Call and see if you

Qualify in 5 minutes! dtruckschool.com CLASS A CDL DRIVER. Mostly day trips, reqs construction on some days. 770-560-2720 CLASS A-CDL DRIVERS Haul feed and/or live chickens, Gainesville.

2yrs. verifiable exp & good MVR req’d. Night shift, local, home daily, company benefits.

Call Bruce, 678-936-8279 FOOD GRADE TANKER DRIVERS Weekly Home Time 2500 Miles Average Good Pay & Benefits 2 Years Experience Acceptable Background Apply in Person at: Lawson Trucking 875 West Ridge Rd 770-535-8347 Growing Tow Co Hiring: Quality, Exp’d Drivers AND Repossession Agents. 678-943-8544 HURRY - CALL!!

Local Hall Cty Regional Carrier has 1 opening for CDL A Truck Driver that wants to be home often, 2013 Equip, Great benefits!

Minimum 2 years consistent OTR Exp. Required.

Call Dixie at 678-2070947 SEEKING 10 NEW DRIVERS. F/T Positions.

Be 21 & have valid driver’s license. Must have good MVR. Company vehicle furn., make around $500$800/wkly + bonuses.

Please call to apply 678-456-9189.

Warehouse SALES ASSOC. and DISTRIBUTION STAFF NEEDED. Sales assoc. needs customer service skills. Distribution staff must be able to lift 70 lbs. Both positions require computer/Excel skills. Send resumes to careers@ dorksbooks.com

Stuff Appliances

Amana Washer and Dryer- Like Brand New. Purchased last fall but rarely used.

Hoses included. $450.

Buyer must pick up off Browns Bridge Road. Call or text 352-362-4417 Moving & must sell Washer/Dryers Stoves & Refrig.

Mattresses.

Also Appliance Repairs. We Do Service Calls!

678-714-0493 WASHERS $100; DRYERS $75; REFRIG $125. Will Deliver. 678-546-9184 678-617-5560

Cemetery Lots for Sale 2 CEMETERY PLOTSMemorial Park. $2,000/ obo. For Both.

770-654-5089

Furniture Bdrm Suite 6pc- Cherry. $600 ; Bdrm Suite 5pc cherry. $450; Couch $100; 2 Wing back Chairs $75 ea. ; Cocktail Table $50; Stair master $150. Excellent Condition. 706-216-1516 FURNITURE: L-shaped Sectional, Henredon Sofa, white, 98” x 98”; TV Armoire; 2 Kitchen Sets, 1 oak & 1 metal with laminate tabletop; Glass top desk; Glass top Cocktail Table 38”x38”; Lamps; 7’ lighted Christmas Tree in Frontgate storage bag. Good pricing.

770-535-2580 NEW- Sofas $249; Chairs $99; Head Boards $199; French Hutch $199; Decor.

50% below retail. 770983-3636

Livestock FISH DAY!!

Stock Now! *Channel Catfish, *Hybrid Catfish, Bluegill, Bass, Grass Carp, Minnows, Black Crappie (if avail), Koi Southern States, Gainesville, GA. Friday, August 9, 8-9am Arkansas Pondstockers 800-843-4748

Misc. For Sale DINING TABLE (53.5”X41.5”) with leaf & 4 chairs $60; Computer Table(desktop area: 58.5”x29”) 3/4” Particle Board Construction w/ formica finish, heavy duty. $25; Office Desk Chair $12; (2) 2 Drawer Sheet Metal File Cabinets $5 ea.; (2) 48” Dual Fluorescent Light fixtures -Lamps (4) included $5ea; Exercise Bike- Sears, Lifestyler 625 calorie monitor, includes electronic console & owners manual. $35 . 770-5321610 Electric Stove- Maytag Gemini, dbl self cleaning oven, almond color, $400; Refrig GE, 25 cu ft, sideby-side w/water & ice in door, almond color. $400; 770-535-6718 770789-4818 770-503-4035 Enclosed Trailer - Lark 2008 with tandem axle & ramp. White. $2200.

678-410-7600 GAS GOLF CART EZ- Go, Custom seats, new tires, good cond., $3,100. 678-617-5286 HUNT CLUB MEMBERSHIP Sandersville area trophy managed hunt club seeks 3 members to complete a 950 acre lease.

Property has a good population of mature deer and turkey. 2013-14 membership fees are $775 including minor children. A primitive camp is on the property.

Call Terry for details 678-943-1314 POOL TABLE, 4’ X 8’, Fischer. Solid slate bed with chrome trim. Over 700 lbs. $550. 678-316-7058 TUB - 4 claw, circa 1930 $300/obo.

STOVE- Electric. White.

Exc Cond. $125/obo 678-368-2912 YAMAHA 2000- 325 Wolverine, 4WD, ATV. In Good Shape, Runs & pulls really good. $1100 Construction Blower Heater - 175,000btu made by Toro on wheels.

Kerosene. $175 Solid Marble Fireplace.

2 tone. Marble & green. $500; Riding Mower Club Cadet 42” cut, 17hp Works Great! $400 706-344-7283

Pets & Supplies DACHSHUNDS, Mini, CKC, shots, wormed, 1 black/tan male, born 6/13/13, family raised, $200. 706-429-7402 706-864-7660 FREE: Family friendly full white, male German Shepard looking for home. He is 3 years old, shots are up to date.

Owners moving and will give him away for free. Call 404-913-3504 if interested.

WEIMARANER Puppies, mother & father are registered, 1st shots, 1st worming, tails docked & dew claws removed. Both parents on premises. 678-8977332 770-530-0799 YORKIE POO- $475.

Up to date on shots & worming. Cute Babies!

678-836-3605

Wanted To Buy WANTED: Heavy duty, manual Wheelchair, would prefer locating a Invacare Tracer 4.

Weight limit of 450lbs.

Needs seat 20 inches wide & 18 inches deep, needs leg rest, vinyl, Semi-phenematic tires.

706-282-5107

Business Property For Rent 3742 Old Flowery Branch Rd., Oakwood, GA. $800/mo, 8 rms, 1.5 baths, 12x30 ft add on, For business only, corner lot. 770-534-5939 678-617-5601

Duplexes For Rent 2/1.5, $600/mo. incls water. Butch Hodges Properties, Inc. 770-5400417

Houses For RentUnfurnished 2-3 BR/1BA. $800/mo+dep. 678400-8003 3BR/1.5BA- C/H/A. $750/mo + dep 678-316-6721 3BR/2.5BA Flowery BR. $900/mo + dep.

678-617-8809; email mdavisattiers@aol.com 3BR/2BA Gainesville Rent $1,000.00 per month. Bell & Co Realty.

Darlene 678-300-1275 4BR/3BA, just off Clarks Bridge Rd, bsmt, pvt. lot, $1,100. 770-983-3614 E HALL- 3/2, 2 story, porches, bsmt. $850+ dep. 678-316-0708

MAXUM SR 1995- 17’.

Bow rider. 135hp, stern drv, Bimini, Great Cond.

Always garaged. $3500.

706-265-1870 SEA DOO 1994 Bombardier Jet Ski & Trailer, good cond., $1,150. 770-534-5939 TAHOE 2005- Q4. Fish/ Ski. with trailer. 190hp, trolling mtr, 54lbs., fish finder, live well. Exc Cond. $12,000. 678-3867168

RV’s/Travel Trailers COACHMAN 2001Santara. Class A. 36’, 2 slides with toppers, side by side frig w/ice maker, new tires, new batt, backup camera, gen, new awnings. Like New inside. 9200mi. $43,000.

770-532-9419 FLAGSTAFF 2010 Classic Super Lite 34Ft Travel Trailer, exc. cond., no pets, no smoking, towed about 500 miles, super slide with topperday night shades-sofa queen bed, also queen bed in bedroom, 2 La-Z-Boy chairs, 32” TV, outside gas grill, spare tire with carrier, electric jacks, electric awning, $21,900.

ALSO, 16K Reese Fifth Wheel HITCH, like new, $350. 706-499-4331

NEW 3BR/2BA- W. Hall. $900m. 770-614-8804; 770-967-9823

FLEETWOOD 1998 Avion. 5th whl, 39ft, 3 slides, fulyl loaded, 1 owner, non smokers, Pristine Cond. Very Little Use. $19,095. Details call 706-839-7106

Mobile Homes For Rent

RV PARKING Long term.

Full Hookups. $350/mo. inclds utils. 678-2506465

BARNES MOBILE HOME PARK - New Ownership $350/mo. Special includes water. 770374-2536

Wheels

N. Hall 3BR/2BA, 5127 Shirley Rd. $800 + dep.

678-622-0349

All Terrain Vehicles

CLERMONT 2BR/1BA. $150/wk. Free heat/ water. 770-654-4073 E. HALL, 2BR, reasonable rates.

770-287-8736 PRICE RD. 1 BR Trailer, furn, fenced yard, $395+ dep. 770-666-7360 PVT, Flowery Branch area, no pets, 3BR/2BA. $700m + dep. Refs reqd.

770-654-5412

Roommates Wanted 2 quiet furn. rooms w/ cable, No dep, no util fees. $100-120/wk.

Singles/females/males.

678-328-9980

Rooms For Rent MEN-BE$T Pvt home, Fur Br, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwd 770-530-1110

Homes & Real Estate Acreage For Sale FOR SALE: Banks Co., 35.5 acres, paved road, long road frontage, 16 mi. from Gainesville, GA. Property located off GA 323. $7,500/acre.

770-539-3750 770-535-1035

House For SaleSurrounding 3 LOTS w/small A-Frame 1/4 mile from Lake Lanier. $40K/Firm. 843889-3151 DON’T MISS OUT! Large house, 3/2 w/ added Apt. Great terms!

Owner financing. 2 acres w/2 rental cabins. White cnty.

706-878-2428

Recreation

SMART 2009 Fortwo, 1.0L, 3 cyl., 42K $8,889 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 SUZUKI 2005 ATV 700 4wd-auto ITP Wheels + tires- Front Bumper -winch, 890 milesExc cond.

Adult ridden. $4500 770355-6587

Antique Cars/Trucks CHEVY 1957- 2 dr. Post.

210/Bel Aire. New glass installed/int/ Dolphin gauges/tilt wheel, ps/ pb, New 350eng, 350 trans, 10 bolt rear end, disc brake, body work all done. Door jamb trimmed in black. Real straight and ready for paint. Needs bumpers & grille. Floor Master mufflers, new floor pans installed, new fuel tank, reblt frnt end. Come & Look and Hear It Run!! $19,500. 706-864-2012

FORD 2009 Mustang GT. 45th Anniversary. 5spd man, red, 14k, loaded.

Senior lady owner.

Exc Cond. $27,500. 706754-5514

CADILLAC 2008 CTS, 3.6l, V6, 63K miles, $21,255 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

Homes-Rentals

$0 Application Fee No Rent Until August 1st Expires 7/31/13 3BR/2BA HOMES Now Available SUN HOMES 888-246-2803 countrysidelake lanier .com EHO WAS

INFINTI 2004 G35 3.5L, V6, auto, RWD sedan $11,455 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

3BR APT., appls & water furn., New Holland. $495. 678-316-5276 N. HALL- Lrg 1BR/1BA Apt. $650 + dep. 678622-0349 NEWLY RENOVATED Townhomes for RENT. $875 /Mo, 4BR / 3BA. Call (404) 812-8910 Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $645$725. 678-357-5044

Rayson Craft 1964 speedboat. Wood deck, 18’, orig prts/ ownr. No mtr, inclds marine con version for Ford 427. $5500.

770-540-2335 BAYLINER 1987 Avanti 34’ Cruiser. Twin Merc.

V8, 275hp, gen onboard.

New head, Good cond. $11,500/OBO. 770-967-9954; 404-9550102 Cobia 1991Bow Rider.

18’, Boat & Trailer. Lots of xtras. Great cond. $4200. 770-297-3310; 770-561-7747

MAZDA 2012- 3 Skyactiv 2.0L, 4 cyl., 32K, $16,455 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

TOYOTA 2007 Camry, 3.5L, V6, FWD Sedan. $12,455 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

VOLVO 2004 S80.White, 2.9L, 6cyls, auto FWD sedan. $8,899 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 SATURN 2006 ION 3.

Runs & Drives., Wrecked left front. Bill of sales. $1000. Also have Chevy Cobalt Parts. Motors, trans, misc body parts.

770-519-3123 VOLVO 2007- C70 Hardtop Convertible.

38,900 miles.

Excellent Condition.

Leather, Original Owner, nonsmoker. always garaged. $17,400/obo.

770-536-8568 VW 1998 Jetta TDI, 5spd, blk/gray, 40mpg, 267k. New T- belt & W- pump. $1595/obo.

770-262-8200

Motorcycles GOLDWING 2003 Illusion blue, 49k, many extras. Exc Cond. $12,500 . 404-372-9042; 706-525-9042 HARLEY DAVIDSON 1985 Shovel Head Sportster. 2061 miles, Asking $2900/ will negotiate 678-707-1389

Sport Utility Vehicles

CADILLAC 2008 SRX SUV 3.6L, V6 $16,891 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

Autos For Sale

Boats & Marine

ApartmentsUnfurnished

HONDA 2009 CR-V. LX 2.4L, 4cyls, auto FWD SUV $15,455 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CHRYSLER 1994 Lebaron. Cnvt. auto, V6, green/gray. New top. 157k. $1595/OBO. 770-262-8200 CHRYSLER 2008 PT Cruiser. Needs left 3/4 front end, $1500; I have front end. 770519-3123

Import Cars

BMW 2006. 325i Gray, 3.0L, 6cyl, RWD Sedan. $14,899 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CHEVY 2002 Trailblazer, 4.2L, 6 cyl., auto, 164K, $5,891.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 JEEP 1983 Grand Wagoneer - V8, 360eng AMC 1983 Concord.V6, 42k orig miles. Good motor. Best offers! 706968-3285

Trucks CHEVY 1984. C-10.

Silverado. Full size, V8, auto. $2500/Sell or Trade. 678-546-9184; 678-617-5560 FORD 1988-F-250. 7.3 diesel, 5spd, Ext Cab. VGC. Trade possible. $5500/obo. 770-9670751