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Braselton council delays cemetery vote

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Braselton Town Council members officially voted Monday to postpone a decision in the proposal by prominent Gainesville businessman Jack Frost to build a cemetery and funeral home at the corner of Jesse Cronic Road and Broadway Avenue, adjacent to the Braselton Family Cemetery.

Council member Peggy Slappey said that at least another month is needed to fully discuss the pros and cons of this project with Frost and with town residents, so a decision will be made during the March 9 voting session at 7 p.m. Mayor Bill Orr agreed.

“I would hope that by doing that, that the two parties can come together regarding a plan for the cemetery that is being proposed,” said Orr, regarding those who are for the cemetery and those who are opposed to it.

“As a council, we all feel like what we learned

Time provided for more discussion between Jack Frost, concerned community members of this matter in a very short amount of time.

It is a very emotionally charged issue, and we would like to take the next 30 days to discuss all of the parts and the concerns that were raised.”

With more time, Slappey mentioned there will be opportunities for Frost, the council and concerned residents to delve into the details of this project. She said the council believes it is a quality project but, due to the concern of many residents and those involved with the Braselton Family Cemetery, the extra time to think and discuss will be worthwhile.

“This is a very nice plan that is before us,” said Slappey. “We have had much community opposition, and I want to ensure that the community and Mr. Frost had the time

to get together to look at the options and see the business plan. I struggled with this, and I think each council member has as well. This is a multi-generational decision that is very important, and it deserves our time and attention.”

Slappey also said there are many pros and cons involved with this project, so a 30-day window should be enough time to decide what the best option would be.

Frost is owner of Memorial Park Funeral Homes and Cemeteries and was the first recipient of the lifetime achievement award presented by the Southern Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association.

Council member Rhonda Stites said the residents in her district are willing to look

into this project with the extra time and have showed concern with how Frost’s cemetery will affect the Braselton Family Cemetery as well as what the economic benefit will be to the community.

“More information will help them feel comfortable in supporting a decision,” said Stites.

Council member Richard Mayberry said he agreed with what everyone had to say about postponing the decision, and said that it is important to not implement anything too quickly because there is no going back after a decision is made.

“We want to ensure this is the right decision not just for this year, but for many years to come,” said Mayberry.

During the Feb. 5 work session, many opinions were stated. Frost’s attorney John Stell said that the cemetery will have quality

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Jackson County School SYSTEM

Feedback sought on calendar for 2015-16 school year

By LEANNE AKIN

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Marlena Pearson and sons Leland Pearson, 7, who attends Benton Elementary, and Lucus Cheatum, 12, a Benton alum who is now in seventh grade, were showing their support for Benton Elementary remaining a K-5 facility. They were joined by her husband, John, as they displayed signs at the driveway entrance for Monday’s school board meeting.

Benton Elementary remains open

By LEANNE AKIN

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After two community meetings at which public input was received about the possibility of Benton Elementary School being repurposed for another education-related use, Jackson County Board of Education chairman Michael Cronic announced Monday that Benton would remain open.

“We are going to leave Benton open but we are going to need your help,” said Cronic, who pointed out that keep-

ing Benton open will come at a price which has yet to be determined. Redistricting of students will likely be ahead to help even out the student population between the east side where classrooms are sitting empty and the crowded and growing west side.

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School fine arts auditorium erupted into cheers and shouts from Benton Elementary supporters.

“Put your money where your mouth is, Ronnie. We need your help, buddy,”

said Cronic, who called out Nicholson Mayor Ronnie Maxwell, who had been openly critical of Superintendent Dr. April Howard and school board members for considering a possible Benton closure.

Benton Elementary is one of three elementary schools in the system which are below state-recommended student population numbers and Benton is also in need of costly renovations which are

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Two preliminary calendars for the 2015-16 school year are being reviewed by the Jackson County Board of Education, and community input is being sought through an online survey.

A decision on a final calendar is anticipated at the March meeting, however, calendar reduction days could again be under consideration with Monday’s decision to keep Benton Elementary School open.

At one of the community meetings held on the Benton matter, it was suggested that teachers would support a return to calendar reduction days to help keep Benton open as an elementary school.

There had been consideration of utilizing Benton as a site for Foothills Charter High School, which will allow high school dropouts to complete their education and give other students another option for completing high school.

Another repurposing option was for Northeast Georgia Regional Education Services Agency (RESA) to lease the facility, but that could have hindered the potential of ever reusing the

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Town of Braselton gains its status as Classic Main Street Community The Town of Braselton was recognized at the annual Georgia Main Street luncheon as one of 17 communities that are graduating from the Georgia Main Street Start-up Program in 2015 to receive the national designation of a Classic Main Street Community.

In 2013, Braselton was selected, out of 25 applicants, to participate in the largest Main Street Start-up class in the history of the Georgia Main Street program.

Over 14 months, the town worked closely with the Office of Downtown Development at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to prepare the community, downtown business owners, volunteers and elected officials for the journey ahead.

Through downtown development trainings, community visioning sessions and ca-

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Billy Peppers, director of the Office of Downtown Development, reflected that “Each of the communities recognized here today worked hard to earn the distinction of calling themselves a Main Street city. They join an expansive statewide network now comprised of more than 100 designated Main Street communities.

“We know that no matter what challenges lay ahead, each of these cities worked hard to build a solid foundation upon which a successful Main Street program can be built,” said Peppers.

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landscaping and will include a beautiful funeral home. He noted all cemeteries must be regulated in Georgia and that Braselton is the largest town in Georgia without a proper funeral home. Even with these comments, there were still concerns about the location.

“This will be a first-class project,” said Stell. “This cemetery and funeral home will contribute to the economy. The Braselton Family Cemetery as well as its serenity and beauty will be protected by this development. In fact, a member of the management team includes a Braselton family member.”

Stell said there will be a natural buffer that consists of trees that will protect the family cemetery. He also said that Frost’s cemetery will serve as a much better view from the family one than a residential property or a general commercial property.

“We think that our use of the land will be much better than anything else,” said Stell. “Our cemetery will also serve as better protection to the Braselton Family Cemetery. Our project will cause no hindrance to the cemetery and our building will be 12,000 square feet which is a much better size for the amount of land that is there.

A large warehouse or commercial strip mall will not be appropriate for that size

Storey Street in downtown Jefferson to be closed, detour planned over the weekend

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Mayor Bill Orr and the council listen to information presented related to the proposed plans a funeral home and cemetery on Jessie Cronic Road at Broadway Avenue, also known as Highway 124. Action is being delayed until the council’s March 9 voting session. of land.”

In support of Frost’s cemetery was Braselton resident Ken Gary. Gary and his wife relocated to Braselton from Commerce and he said they want Frost’s cemetery to be their final place of rest.

“We have not done much planning in regards to our final resting place,” said Gary.

“We do know that we want Braselton to be that place for us. Jack Frost has some of the best cemeteries in the area. We encourage everyone to think about this.”

Sean Brandenburg, a Jefferson resident, spoke up in opposition. He and his wife, Tracy, co-own Artistic Expressions Salon located in the historic Braselton Brothers building. Brandenburg said he and Tracy were thrilled to relocate their business from Hoschton to Braselton, but

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historic school as a public school because of its proximity to the railroad tracks and Highway 441.

The online survey for the calendars says, “Jackson County Schools has two calendars for stakeholders to review.These calendars do not take into account the potential need for calendar reduction days. Should the budget require calendar reduction days, it is anticipated that up to two teacher work days would be reduced but student instructional days would not be impacted.

Please choose the calendar you prefer for the 2015-2016 school year.”

Option A would have preplanning as Aug. 3-6 with the first day of class on Friday, Aug. 7. The Thanksgiving holiday would be ob-

served Nov. 23-27 and winter holidays would be Dec. 21 through Jan. 1. Classes would resume for students on Jan. 5, 2016. Spring break would be observed March 28 through April 1, 2016 with the final day of class for students being May 24, 2016. Postplanning for staff would be May 25-26.

Option B for the 2015-16 school year would have preplanning on July 30 through Aug. 4 and school starting for students on Aug. 5. Thanksgiving holidays also being marked Nov. 23-27 and winter break the same of Dec. 21 through Jan. 1, 2016.

While Option A provides for a teacher-student holiday or weather makeup day on Feb. 15, 2016. Option B would add Feb. 12 and March 25, 2016 as teacher-

they are not thrilled about the proposed location of the cemetery.

“We have a lot of festivals and downtown events in Braselton,” said Brandenburg.

“The parking situation in the town is not ideal, and this would make things worse.

If we have a large festival and funerals happening on a Saturday, it would just be too much.”

Brandenburg said he is not opposed to a cemetery in town, but does not agree with the proposed location.

Mike Stowe, owner of Braselton’s Jarfly Station, disagreed with the proposed cemetery plans as well.

“I think this is a poor use of the few pieces of property in the downtown area,” said Stowe. “I am highly questioned that this will be an asset to our town. I agree

with the fact that Braselton needs a cemetery, but I do not believe that the proposed spot is the right one.”

Stowe said that Braselton is in dire need of more things to do and places to go. He believes that more restaurants, dry cleaners, night life and shops will be a better use of the space.

Bob Braselton Cook, a descendent of the Braselton family, spoke up in opposition as well, and read a letter as if his grandfather wrote it.

Due to the large amount of resident concerns, the council will make their decision on March 9 at 7 p.m.

In other business, the council voted to allow Scott Selleck with Tapps Ale House, located at 6750 Highway 53, to obtain an alcoholic beverage license.

student holidays or weather makeup days.

In other business, the board of education approved the list of recommended personnel actions which includes the resignation of Benji Harrison from Jackson County Comprehensive High School.

School officials are in talks with Jackson County Magaer Kevin Poe and Rick Sanders of the Jackson County Parks & Rec Department about a possible partnership to utilize the Gordon Street School after learning it is not financially feasible for the Foothills Charter High School to occupy that Jefferson facility. The entire site inspection process would be problem-

atic as well as expensive so the school system is changing gears, said Dr. Howard.

The rec department is excited about the possibility of having a gym and well as the fields.

The grant application process for a proposed College and Career Academy at East Jackson Comprehensive High School is being pushed back, however, the Foothills Charter High School is expected to utilize space at East Jackson High.

At the work session, Director of Finance Annah Dodge shared some positive financial news. Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax revenues are up, the third highest since 2007.

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Davis is a past commander of the Air Force JROTC Program and a graduate of the American Legion Boys State Program. He was awarded $350 for his first-place finish and will advance to the Legion’s 10th District competition to compete against the winners from other American Legion post winners.

This district contest will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, at the American Legion Post 56, located at 309 Lee St., in Jefferson. The public is invited to attend.

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Jackson County GOP county convention is March 14; District convention is April 18 The Jackson County Republican Party will hold its county GPO convention at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the Hoschton Depot on Highway 53 in Hoschton. At the meeting, officers, district and state delegates and alternates will be elected and riles will be adopted. Also, other necessary business will be transacted.

The Ninth District Convention will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the Jefferson Civic Center, located at 65 Kissam St., in Jefferson.

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“Storey Street will be removed and rebuilt from the dirt up. The current roadway is not up to standards. By closing the road around the clock, we hope to minimize impact to the community. Signs alerting motorists of the detour are up now and detour route signs will go up as Storey Street is closed. Thank you for your understanding as this detour occurs,” explained Harold Mull, Georgia DOT District Construction Engineer.

This work is part of the project in Jefferson to rebuild the intersection of SR 15 Alternate and SR 82, create a one way pair of parallel streets along Kissam and Storey Streets, built a new bridge over Big Curry Creek and a new multi-use trail in Big Curry Creek Park. This $6.9 million construction project was awarded to Pittman Construction Company, of Conyers, Georgia. The project completion date is Aug 31, 2016.

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CHURCH NEWs New Hope AME Church is celebrating its 125th anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 15, and Associate Pastor Dr. Oleida Bell will be the speaker.

Everyone is invited.

New Hope is located on Highway 53 in Hoschton. sss New Community Church says Together We Make A Difference.

Join in awesome worship and scripture teaching at New Community Church located at 126 Merchants Park Drive in Hoschton.

Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m. Service time on Sundays is 10:30 a.m.

IMPACT Student Ministry is held in the Student Center at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Elementary Fun Night will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, with food, games and a movie in the Student Center.

Contact the New Community Church office at 706-658-0300. sss First Baptist Church of Jefferson has resumed small groups for adults on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

“Connect Run Club” (CRC) began Feb. 11 with a special guest speaker.

There will be four groups: men’s run, men’s walk, women’s run and women’s walk. Please come and join us as we work on our physical and spiritual bodies at the same time.

Nursery through middle school will meet at 6:30 p.m. and high school students will meet at 7:45 p.m.

Senior pastor Dr. Michael Helms is also continuing a sermon series inspired from Robert Fulghum’s “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” each Sunday.

On Feb. 14, the church is having a Valentine’s

banquet from 6-8 p.m.

Call the church office for more information.

On Feb. 18, the church will have an Ash Wednesday service at 6:30 p.m.

The church food bank is open from 1-3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week except for major holidays.

The church is located at 246 Washington St., in Jefferson. Visit www. fbcjefferson.org. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will be updated on Pastor Marvin Mason’s mission trip to Eleuthera during the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, Feb. 15. Sunday school will be at 10 a.m. with the adult class in the fellowship hall and children’s class in the church classroom.

Ash Wednesday service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 18.

Prime Timers lunch and Bingo will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27.

“Come Home to Hoschton United Methodist Church where YOU have People.”

The church is located at 12 Mulberry St., in Hoschton. Call the church office at 706-654-1422. sss Cross Pointe Mill Creek meets weekly at Mill Creek High School.

Join us on Sundays for our 9:15 a.m. or 11 a.m. service, including energetic programming for children and students.

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“Basic” group on Thursdays. Join Pastor Brad Greene in this sevenweek study group that uses short video clips to explore the nature of the church according to how the Bible describes it. This series speaks equally to those who have questions about the church and those who may have lost interest in the church.

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While members of the Nicholson community have said they would assist in raising funds to help finance Benton’s needed renovations identified by the state, Cronic noted Tuesday that the school system’s hands are tied. A structural engineer would be required. Donations are not certain and there are some restrictions related to donations.

Cronic said the superintendent and board members had been “disrespected and called liars”but always had the best interest of the entire student population in mind during the process which relates to development of the system’s five-year faciltiies plans which is due to the state next month.

Central office personnel had been preparing the community for the financial realities in the wake of a tax digest which declined rather than showing the 2 percent to 3 percent growth they were told to anticipate.

“It takes a village to raise a child and we believe that,” said Cronic, who encouraged citizens to contact their legislators and ask that the way the state funds education be changed to provide more money to the local school systems. “We need our state to kick in and do more.”

Cronic said the voucher bill which is back up for consideration this legislative session is problematic.

“We can’t operate (just) with the local dollars we are collecting,” said Cronic.

On Tuesday, Cronic said the board is weary but with staff will be going back through the budget yet again.

“Remember that last year we cut 42 jobs to make up $1.5 million,” said Cronic, who notes that the central office has no fat left anywhere and added state and testing mandates make further reductions there questionable. Superintendent Howard has said further cuts to the classroom will be harmful.

“I am worried about losing good teachers,” said Cronic. Other surrounding school systems are not utilizing furlough days but Jackson County Schools will likely see a return to two or three calendar reduction days.

Another option for reducing payroll could find schools losing their assistant principals and technology, although required for online student teaching, could see a hit in funding.

With Gov. Nathan Deal’s budget for education still uncertain, Cronic said the recent trip by Jackson County officials to the state capitol left him with the impression that there would be no money coming for curriculum. Instead, some of the initiatives favored by the governor would see funding.

According to Cronic, the school board will likely wait to take a good look at student numbers next year when West Jackson Elementary School opens but anticipates that some redistricting will have to take place for next year to get more students attending schools on the east side.

At Monday’s meeting, Bryan Bullock, who three children attend Gum Springs Elementary School, said he was not pleased to hear that his children may find themselves going to South Jackson Elementary which is 11.1 miles from his home or North Jackson Elementary which is 12.4 miles away rather than attending Gum Springs, which is only 4.4 miles from their home.

“I want to voice my opposition (to redistricting),” said Bullock, who noted he feared his children would not get the same attention as they receive at Gum Springs where teachers identified his son’s learning disability early on and have helped him succeed.

“I pray that you will do what is right for all the kids of Jackson County,” said Bullock.

Cronic said the Benton Elementary decision will have negative impacts on the county’s west side which will likely need additional elementary classrooms which cannot be built until the east side schools get closer to capacity.

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Obituaries Dean Watson Beatty

Died Feb. 4, 2015 Mrs. Dean Watson Beatty, 85, of Pendergrass, died Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Born in Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Bud and Dessie Cannon Watson. She was a homemaker and was a member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, A.J. Beatty; and nine brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her daughter; Sue Linn of Zebulon; granddaughter, Deana Smith and her husband Raymond of Macon; great-grandchildren, Madison Grace and James Cooper; sister, Betty Boyd of Pendergrass; and a dear friend Lisa.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at Mountain Creek Baptist Church with Jason Hollis and Doug Pinion officiating.

Burial followed in the Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Michael Cox, Bill Cook, Glenn Martin, Clelle Kinney, E.D. Jameson and Roy Evans honored as pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to the Mountain Creek Baptist Church Freedom Fund, 1116 Mountain Creek Church Road, Pendergrass, GA 30607.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Feb. 12, 2015

Shane Taylor Carnes

Died Feb. 6, 2015 Shane Taylor Carnes, 28, of Lawrenceville, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2015.

Survivors include his daughters, Taylor Carnes, 3, and McKenzie Prince, 5, both of Hoschton; parents, Kevin and Laura Carnes of Lawrenceville; sister, Shawna Carnes of Lawrenceville; grandmother, Hilda Taylor of Melbourne, Fla.; fiancée, Sarah Walling of Lawrenceville; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Born March 2, 1986, in Melbourne, Fla., he was a 2005 graduate of Collins Hill High School in Suwanee. He was a HVAC mechanic with Triad Mechanical in Lawrenceville.

A Celebration of Life service was held Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 260, Duluth, GA 30097.

Flanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Buford The Paper, Feb. 12, 2015

Margie Smith Chappell

Died Feb. 3, 2015 Margie Smith Chappell, 83 of Jefferson, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015.

Born in Wiley, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Maude Jones Smith.

She was a homemaker and a member of Yellow River Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James G. Chappell Jr.; grandson, Christopher Joseph Chappell; and six brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her sons, Cliff and his wife Becky Chappell of Suwanee, Brad and his wife Lisa Chappell of Talking Rock and Greg and his wife Vera Chappell of Snellville; daughters, Karen and her husband David Jaskolski of Jefferson and Dene and her husband Randy Martin of Hoschton; sisters, Evelyn Scarnato of Oldforge, Pa., Ellaine Chappell of Cleveland and Carol Pickens of Clayton; brother, Myles Smith of Clayton; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-

grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, in the chapel of Tom M. Wages Funeral Home in Snellville with the Rev. Mark Davis officiating. Burial followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Snellville with Jason Chappell, Clay Chappell, Shane Martin, Josh Chappell, Pate Sheppard and Charlie Willett honored as pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association of Georgia, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Feb. 12, 2015

Robert Frank Chitwood

Died Feb. 7, 2015 Robert Frank Chitwood, 93, of Jefferson, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.

Born in Anderson, S.C., he was a veteran of the United States Army and fought in World War II. He retired from Scientific Chitwood Atlanta after many years of employment. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Chitwood; and daughter, Linda Savage.

Survivors include his son, Ken Chitwood of Buford; grandchildren, Brian Chitwood of Buford, James Culpepper and wife Susan, Angie Iler and Lesley Huckeba; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chris Gaddis officiating.

Interment followed in Hog Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, located at 1971 Hog Mountain Church Road in Dacula. James Culpepper, Tim South, Jacob Huckeba, John Huckeba, David Wiley and Tony Burnsed were honored as pallbearers.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Feb. 12, 2015

Barbara Alice Dale

Died Feb. 9, 2015 Barbara Alice Dale, 75, of Commerce, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at Pruitt Health Athens Heritage.

Born in Maysville, she was a daughter of the late Tom and Alice Brown Veal. She was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Liberty National Insurance Company.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Howard “Billy” Dale.

Survivors include her sons, Derek Dale and Clay Dale, both of Jefferson, and Todd Dale of Commerce; daughters, Kim Cochran of Maysville and Kay Hardy of Jefferson; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, in the chapel of LittleWard Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Manus officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Feb. 12, 2015

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Fournier

Died Feb. 5, 2015 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Fournier, 69, of Commerce, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015.

He was the son of the late A.P. Fournier and Velma Norred Fournier.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ann Lee Fournier; sons, Winston (Sherry)

Fournier of Banks County, Johnny (Misty) Campbell of Gainesville and David (Ruby) Campbell of Augusta; daughters, Robin (Tiny) Sargent of Habersham County, Rose (Jeff) Whitlock of Banks County, Deborah (Joseph) White of Habersham County and Angela Trealoff of Banks County; and 20 grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Feb. 12, 2015

Debra Ann Gaddis

Died Feb. 3, 2015 Debra Ann Gaddis, 53, of Gainesville, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015.

Born March 1, 1960, in Winder, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Annie Sue Gaddis. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her son, Matthew John Henry Caldwell of Gainesville; special friend, Gary “Wizard” Caldwell of Cleveland; sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda Gaddis and Joyce and Lamar Palmer, all of Gainesville, and Jean and Gary Samples of Lula; brothers and sisterin-law, Bo Gaddis of Gainesville and Tracy and Amber Gaddis of Maysville; nieces, Amanda Loggins of Winder and Heather Smith of Lula; nephews, Christian Gaddis and Regan Gaddis, both of Maysville; great-nieces, Savannah Smith and Baylie Smith; and several aunts and uncles.

A memorial service was held Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, Living Mission United Methodist Church in Lula with the Rev. Deron Crocker officiating.

Flanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Buford The Paper, Feb. 12, 2015

Jeanette Thompson Gordon

Died Feb. 6, 2015 Jeanette Thompson Gordon, 82, of Dacula, died peacefully at home on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015.

A native of Jackson County, she has lived in Dacula and been an active member of Hebron Baptist Church since 1958. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommie R. Gordon.

Survivors include her children, Debbie Burgamy (Mike) and Mark Gordon (Judy), all of Dacula; grandchildren, David Gordon (Tanya) of Atlanta and Daniel Gordon (fiancee Carrie) of Duluth; great-grandchildren, Easy and Lucy Gordon of Atlanta; sisters, Barbara Chandler of Dacula, Vera Bishop (Artry) of Ila and Faye Gibson (Chester) of Carrollton; brother-in-law, James Gordon (Linda) of Commerce; and a host of nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 8 at He-

bron Baptist Church Chapel with the Rev. Larry Wynn and the Rev. Mac Palmer officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville The Paper, Feb. 12, 2015

T.O. Hall

Died Feb. 7, 2015 Command Sgt. Major Tile O. Hall, 86, of Jefferson, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.

Born in Bowman in Elbert County on Nov. 11, 1928, he was a son of the late John Brooks Hall and Eunice Booth Hall. T.O. attended Bowman High School. Soon after graduation, he joined the United States Army.

During his military career, his overseas assignments included Tokyo, Japan, various locations in Korea and Heidelberg, Germany. He served as Inspector General of the Army for the State of Alabama. While in Heidelberg, he was stationed at the USAREUR Headquarters and retired from his military career in 1967. At that time, he returned to Jefferson and worked at the Department of Agriculture Experiment Station in Athens. Later, he became the assistant administrator of BJC Hospital, now Northridge Medical Center, in Commerce. He was manager of First Federal Savings Bank, currently Wells Fargo, in Jefferson. He helped to organize the Harrisburg Volunteer Fire Department and served as treasurer of this organization for many years.

He was an active member of Bethany United Methodist Church where he served as chairman of the finance committee, chairman of pastor parrish, senior adult Sunday school teacher and leader of M.Y.F. He was preceded in death by two of his sisters, Sara Jo Hall of Bowman and Charlotte Hall Gaulden of Rock Hill, S.C.; and brother, Johnny Hall of Rock Hill, S.C. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Lavenia Wier Halll; sister, Faye Hall West and her husband H.E. West of Bowman; special niece, Rayne Maxwell of Bowman; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and friends.

Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home.

Interment with full military honors followed in Evans Memory Gardens. Honored as pallbearers were nephews, Weston Maxwell, Hall West, William Howington, Danny Wier, Phil Thurmond, Gene Harper, Doug Thurmond, David Wier and Dwight Wier. Members of the American Legion Post 56 served as honorary pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to Bethany Methodist Church, 4659 Brockton Road, Jefferson, GA 30549 Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Feb. 12, 2015

Died Feb. 6, 2015 Raymond Harrison Higley, 66, of Hoschton, died at his home Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Higley was an United States Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He was retired from Georgia Power as an engineer.

He loved to shoot pool and invenHigley tions.

Survivors include his wife, Nino Higley; and his son, Michael Higley of Hoschton.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Feb. 12, 2015

Alan Jeanes

Died Feb. 4, 2015 William “Alan” Jeanes, 53, of Auburn, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William “Bill” and Mazie Jeanes.

Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Janet Jeanes; brother-in-law, Duane Dial of Covington; niece, Taylor Dial; nephew, Justin Dial; uncles, Gene Branch and Gary and Audrey Carter, all of Dublin; first cousins, Libby and Mike Young and Leigh and Tim Howard, all of Dublin; and other relatives.

Born Feb. 21, 1961, in Macon, he was a son of the late William “Bill” and Mazie Jeanes. He was a 1979 graduate of Chapel Hill Academy in Macon. He was a bank officer for Regions Bank in Winder. He made a career in insurance sales and banking.

He was an avid reader, giving him a plethora of both useful and trivial information. He also enjoyed working and training dogs and gardening.

He was a member of McKendree United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville.

A celebration of life service was held Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at Midway United Methodist Church in Auburn with the Rev. Gary Carter officiating.

Flanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Buford The Paper, Feb. 12, 2015

Anne Kathleen Langston

Died Feb. 7, 2015 Ms. Anne Kathleen Langston, 47, of Gainesville , died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at her residence.

A memorial mass will be hel at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch with Father Victor Galier officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m.

on Thursday, Feb. 12.

Born Sept, 26, 1967, in Winter Park, Fla., she was a daughter of Daniel J. and Ellie Simon of Gainesville. She was a member of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church and a retired truck driver.

She was a beloved daughter, who loved people and enjoyed photography, astronomy and mathematics.

Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her sons, Daniel Lieberman of Potomac, Md., and Daniel Langston of Union City; brother, Larry Simon of Flowery Branch; sister, Danielle Simon of Gainesville; sister and brother-in-law, Suzie and Mark Rutkowski of Atlanta; and nephew, Nico Simon.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Catholic Relief Services.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Feb. 12, 2015

Marion Quinton Lee

Died Feb. 4, 2015 Marion Quinton Lee, 64, of Winder, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015.

Mr. Lee was full of life.

Survivors include his sons, Mac E. Lee and Myron Q. Lee, both of Winder; daughter, Sharon L. Wilson and husband Larry of Winder; brother, Freddie Lee and wife Sandra of Winder; sisters, Ruby Nell Birt and husband Billy of Winder and Betty Thompson and husband Jack of Lula; grandchildren, Kayla, Hailey, Mikey and T.J.; great-grandchild, Bryton; three nieces; and eight nephews.

Memorial services were held Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Feb. 12, 2015

Lorna C. Miles

Died Feb. 8, 2015 Ms. Lorna C. Miles, 74, of Royston, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, at Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center.

Memorial services will be he;d at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. The Rev. Kennedy Smartt will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service.

Born Nov. 17, 1940, in Kingston, Jamaica, she was a daughter of late Cecil Arthur and Helen Margaret Lindo in. She was of the Presbyterian faith.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Fred Thornton of Charlotte, N.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Brenda Miles of Hoschton; four grandchildren;

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Forecasting the weather is tricky business Georgia provides us with four distinct seasons and I’m partial to spring and fall

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orecasting the weather is a job I wouldn’t want. If you predict rain and it doesn’t, folks chuckle and go on their way. If you predict a blizzard and it doesn’t happen, folks will stop just short of calling for a lynch mob.

I have a couple of meteorologists who are friends of mine and I trust them. They do a good job.

They have access to all sorts of computers, radars and technology that has made weather forecasting more accurate than ever.

Why, then, do we pay so much attention to a rodent?

The lowly groundhog has become synonymous with the prediction of the remainder of winter. The groundhog has put Punxsutawney, Pa., on the map and made Feb. 2 a day media from around the world converge on the little town in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Punxsutawney Phil, the grand master of groundhogs, has a record of accuracy somewhere around 39 percent. I’m not sure where that qualifies in the world of prognostication, but it doesn’t sound too impressive.

Folks use all sorts of signs to forecast the severity of winter. Some folks believe a high number of fogs in August can be a warning of a bad winter. Others count the number of woolly worms, a type of caterpillar, as a sign of bad winter.

Others look at things such as the number of acorns produced by an oak tree.

Still others base their predictions on how early the squirrels start putting the acorns away.

The bottom line is, the beginning of winter is Dec. 21 and it is supposed to last until March 20. Those are just the calendar dates.

I’ve been freezing in November and we had our worst snowstorm ever just

Harris Blackwood seven days before the beginning of spring.

Regardless of what happened in Punxsutawney, don’t put your coat away this week. I don’t think winter is through with us.

If I’m wrong, it’s no big deal. I’m ready.

I love this part of the country. We have four distinct seasons. I’m rather partial to spring and fall, but some days during the winter and summer I can do without.

A lot of people move to places where it is warm all year. I think it could be rather boring. I visited San Diego and I think every day is sunny and in the mid-70s.

Being a meteorologist there must not be fun.

On the other hand, I visited the home of a friend in Utah. He has a snowblower waiting and ready in his garage. I’m glad I don’t have to master that skill.

I know we can have some ups and downs in our weather patterns and I think that’s great. I like a little thunder and lightning to spice things up. I’m also content to be greeted by a beautiful sunrise or sunset.

So, let the groundhogs, woolly worms and squirrels do their thing. Right or wrong, we can just sit back and enjoy the wonderful daily display we have been given.

It just doesn’t get much better than what we have right here.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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Publisher Charlotte Atkins General Manager Norman Baggs Editor LeAnne Akin

Life just goes by way too quickly A friend said something the other day that has clung like mist to the crevices of my mind. She’s soon to turn 70 and this is what she said: “Sometimes, I lie in bed and think — in 10 years I’ll be 80.” A worried look crossed the face as pretty as it was when I was a toddler and she would let me sit beside her on the piano bench as she played for Sunday church service.

“That makes me so sad,” she continued. “How did it all go by so fast? It just seems unreal.”

The early part of our lives seems to drag. Christmas and birthdays are too slow to come and are the only days that pass too quickly. High school math class is a preview of eternity and a week of being grounded for some teenage infraction feels like six months.

College years pass, usually easier than those high school days, and jobs come. The bad ones linger or rather malinger while the good ones with the nice bosses vanish like an ice cube in the Mississippi sum-

The early part of our lives seems to drag. Christmas and birthdays are too slow to come...

Ronda Rich mer. Young adults struggle to juggle bills, children and build toward retirement.

“One day,” we have all said at one time or the other about one thing or the other, optimistic for easier times and dreams to come. We have no idea, no conception that when the transmission of life’s hours finally shifts, the speed will pick up more dramatically than we want.

Times get better, money becomes less of a worry and we enjoy the moments more.

The vacations are better than they once were but they disappear much faster.

Once, when I was working a job I hated for a person I hated, I lived for the weekends. On Monday morning when I awoke, I set my sights on the following Friday.

It makes me reflective, even sad, to think of the periods of time I wished would hurry by and leave just a memory if it needed to leave anything behind at all.

During a Wednesday supper with Mama during that reign of terror, I sighed heavily. “Oh, I wish it were Friday night,” I opined.

Mama straightened herself in the kitchen chair and stopped folding a paper napkin which was her lifelong habit of hers: folding, unfolding and refolding napkins whenever she talked at the dinner table.

“Listen, little girl, you better stop wishin’ for life to go by. You’re just wishin’ your life away. You’ll be sorry one day.”

I pursed my lips, and then smiled brightly. “OK, then.”

I nodded. “I wish it were last Friday.”

Even Mama had to laugh at the wisdom of that. It makes me reflective, even sad, to think of the periods of time I wished would hurry by and leave just a memory if it needed to leave anything behind at all.

A friend of mine died at 94 and even he was not ready to go. “There’s so much more I could do,” he said. “If only time were on my side.”

When I think of that comment, I always think of a line from a Tennessee Williams play where a mother is consoled because her son died

as a young man.

“All men, regardless of age, die too young,” she said.

And isn’t that true? For few, if any, die having done all they wanted.

After her daughter’s wedding, my friend Stevie smiled bittersweetly, remembering the baby now grown and married. “It all went by so quickly.”

Miss Virgie worked for weeks preparing for a big soiree she was having outside on their patio. The night before the dinner party, a huge storm blew in and brought havoc. Her glass top tables were turned over and shattered, lanterns blown away, potted plants and shrubs destroyed.

“I had everything just like I wanted, all perfect,” she lamented. “Then, in a flash of a moment, it was all gone. All that hard work and preparation for nothing.”

And so, too, is life. Seems like we get everything set just like we want and then we’re called away.

Life goes by so quickly.

Ronda Rich is the best-selling author of several books.

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GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Taking care of Georgia citizens The eighth day of the 2015 legislative session saw a significant piece of legislation pass through the Georgia State Senate. I am proud to say that with unanimous consent, Senate Bill 1 passed the Senate and is now headed for consideration in the House. Specifically, the legislation seeks new guidelines for the coverage of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in children up to 6 years old, including diagnostics and medically necessary treatments or therapies. Georgia will become the 36th state in the nation to require some form of autism insurance coverage if SB 1 receives final approval by the General Assembly and the Governor. I believe there is a huge payback to our citizens for the small cost of coverage. This early diagnosis and intervention can help a child to become a productive citizen instead of becoming a ward of the state.

In order to remain nationally and globally competitive, as well as maintain the safety of our roadways, Georgia must take immediate and significant steps to fund transportation investment. This week, our House counterparts unveiled legislation that will help fund future transportation infra-

Sen. Frank Ginn structure. Our economy is mobility driven — we have the busiest passenger airport in the world, as well as the fourth largest container port in the country. I plan to spend time analyzing this proposal, while also considering other legislative options. I would love to hear from my constituents about how you would like to address our transportation needs. Creating a responsible transportation plan is of utmost priority to lawmakers under the Gold Dome during the 2015 legislative session. What we do — perhaps more importantly, what we don’t do — will echo throughout our state for decades to come.

Some of you have contacted me about Governor Deal’s budget recommendations, in particular, eliminating coverage for approximately 11,500 school cafeteria workers, bus drivers, and other employees who work less than 30 hours per week.

In response to the Governor’s proposal, the House

passed their version of the amended FY 2015 budget last week; specifically including language supporting the idea of keeping health coverage for these valued staff members.

These individuals play a vital role in the quality of our children’s education, and should be compensated for their important jobs.

Bus drivers safely transport our children to and from school, and cafeteria workers feed our children. Our school systems could not operate without these employees. I know many of these employees are working for the ability to access the State Health Benefit Plan. Most of our citizens don’t realize that the state subsidizes the cost of this coverage for all participants. Keeping these jobs attractive for employment is a priority of mine in the Senate. The benefits provided are a very important piece of that package, and will certainly be a point of discussion as the Senate works through the budget process.

I look forward to continuing this conversation with you throughout the 2015 Legislative Session.

I encourage anyone with questions or comments to contact my office at any time. I will be happy to talk

In order to remain nationally and globally competitive, as well as maintain the safety of our roadways, Georgia must take immediate and significant steps to fund transportation investment. with you and address any concerns you may have. As always, it is an honor and a privilege to represent District 47 at the Georgia State Capitol.

Frank Ginn’s District 47 Capitol office address is 121-I State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334. His capitol phone number is 404-656-4700.

Reach him by email at Frank.

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after morning worship.

Come back at 6 p.m. for a free concert featuring the Joymasters, a local Southern Baptist quartet.

A love offering will be taken. For the children,

Pastor Tim Hilton, children’s pastor at The Church of Hoschton, has a special evening planned.

“I (HEART) Jesus” so bring your children and grandchildren. Call the church office at 706-6548415 or Pastor Cory’s cell phone at 678-234-9408. sss

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and six great-grandchildren.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Feb. 12, 2015

Valerie Clark Newton

Died Feb. 3, 2015 Valerie Clark Newton, 52, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015.

Born Nov. 3, 1962, in Florida, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Laura Clark. She was also preceded in death by two grand angels.

Survivors include her son, Daniel (Crystal) Newton of Colbert; daughter, Laura Newton of Colbert; grandson, Brantley Newton of Colbert; brother, Billy (Deborah) Clark of Florida; and three nieces from Florida.

A memorial service is to be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest in Florida with her parents.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, GA The Paper, Feb. 12, 2015

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Betty J. Hanson Shell

Died Feb. 6, 2015 Betty J. Hanson Shell, 79, of Jefferson, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2015.

Born in Rome, she was a daughter to the late Leander and Luona Burnette Hanson.

She was retired from IBM, where she worked as a secretary. She was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Clifford P. Shell III; sons, Edward Shell and Steven A. Shell, both of Jefferson; brother, Tom Hanson of Dade City, Fla.; sisters, Ann Brewster of Chickamauga and Helen Willingham of Dallas; and grandchildren, Nicholas, Joshua and Shawana.

The funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Wright and Mrs. Diane Wright officiating. Burial was held Wednesday, Feb.

11, in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Feb. 12, 2015

Mary Lou Lord Shepherd

Died Feb. 5, 2015 Mary Lou Lord Shepherd, 88, of Athens, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015.

Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Ollie Tanner Lord. Mrs. Shepherd was a retired seamstress and a homemaker. She was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Shepherd; brothers, Jack Lord and Bobby Lord; sister, Geraldine Tucker; and one great-great-grandchild.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Diane Hollis and her husband Wayman and Janice Ray and her husband Steve, all of Athens; sons, Billy L. Shepherd and James E. Shepherd, both of Athens; brothers, C.P. Lord, Tom Lord and Henry Lord, all of Madison; sister, Lois Armour of Madison; grandchildren, Tony Shepherd, Sheila Jordan, Christopher Hollis, Erica Smith, Jonathan Ray and Andrew Ray; 13great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and

15, 2014, and survived but may never be able to return to work. The church and the community will be helping to raise funds for the family. Buy tickets in advance and pick up the day of the benefit or stop by to purchase your plates and stew on Feb. 28. Plates will include

meat, beans, chips and a cookie for $8 with chicken stew for $6 a quarter or five quarts for $20. For tickets, call Calvin at 678410-3074 or Tabitha at 678-654-4868. The church is located at 302 Ednaville Road in Braselton. sss

Winder First United Methodist Church children’s consignment spring sale in the fellowship hall will be held from 4:30-8:30 a.m. on Friday, March 27, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 28, when items will be marked halfprice.

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Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at Crooked Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Miles, the Rev. Jesse Mealor and Dr. Bill Carpenter officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens. Honored as pallbearers are Tony Shepherd, Christopher Hollis, Jonathan Ray, Andrew Ray, Kyle Nunley and Mark Jordan.

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passed died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015.

She was a member of Winder First Baptist Church and The Faithful Workers Sunday School Class. She worked for Little and Jennings CPA firm. She loved to garden and loved her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Fred and Bessie Lee Tarpley Wood; and her husband, Maurice Sims.

Survivors include her sons, Mike Sims (Pat) and Randy Sims (Lynn), both of Winder; daughter, Debbie Thrasher (Dr. Doug) of Woodstock; brother, Douglas Wood of Gainesville; sisters, Betty

Ann Segars and Sara Chandler, both of Winder; grandchildren, Matt Sims, Brianne Miller, Jordan Thrasher, J. R. McDaniel, Jena Sims and Hannah Sims; and six greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at Winder First Baptist Church with Dr. Douglas Thrasher, the Rev. Mike Walston and the Rev. Jordan Thrasher officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Winder First Baptist Church Building Fund.

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She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Ben Sargent, Frank Sargent, Wallace Sargent and Robert Sargent.

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SWIMMING TO GOLD

Left: Mill Creek junior Katherine Parker won gold in the 100-yard backstroke at the Class 6A state swim finals last Saturday. Right: Katherine Parker receives her gold medal.

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Parker wins gold in 100-yard backstroke, Lady Hawks finish 5th overall at state swim finals; Jefferson’s Camille Porter has strong showing

BY CHARLES PHELPS

in the 100-yard backstroke the “icing on the cake.”

“I’m very happy for her because she’s worked so hard and she wanted it so badly.

Well deserved,” he said.

Parked beat Brookwood’s Devan Sweeney

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by .28 seconds to win the 100-yard backstroke state title.

“Coach Creed kept telling me to ‘work my under waters’ because that’s what I’m really good at,” Parker said. “So, I was just working every wall and I was just really trying to get

first.

“Maddy (Cohen) and Devan did amazing and everyone else in that heat. If I didn’t have them next to me, I probably wouldn’t have done what I did.”

She thought Sweeney beat her to the finish, she said, but she looked up at the big scoreboard overlooking the competition pool and saw she had indeed won the race by the slimmest of margins.

“I basically started crying,” Parker said when she saw she had won. “I looked up and I thought Devan had me because I saw her the whole time.

“I was in awe. I didn’t think I could ever achieve that goal really. I’ve always had plans to do it, but I never thought I could actually do it…It’s a great feeling to know that all your hard work has paid off and (my parents) have supported me through all of it and they were the ones to push me and my coaches, so it was a great feeling.”

On the team’s success, Parker said it was “improvement that matters.”

“Our team has been amazing this year.

Everyone supported each other,” she said.

“I’m really happy that we placed fifth. It was good.”

Parker also finished 10th in the 100-yard flystroke.

Powell brought home a seventh-place Doug Chellew The Paper finish in the 50-yard freestyle A final. She

ATLANTA – Mill Creek High School swimming head coach Rick Creed said at the start of the Class AAAAAA Swimming and Diving State Championship finals that a top-10 finish was the goal for the girls’ squad.

After all the swimming was over, the girls shattered that goal and snagged a fifth-place finish as a team.

The Lady Hawks ended the season strongly against the best swimmers in Class AAAAAA including junior Katherine Parker’s state championship-winning swim in the 100-yard backstroke.

“We had so many girls step up and swim a lot of our best times this weekend,” Creed said with jubilation.

“I’m so proud of all of them. They worked so very hard all year and just really stepped up when they needed too. (They are) a great group of girls.”

He said the seniors, both from swimming and diving, went out with a “bang.”

“I’m real proud of them,” Creed explained. “They wanted very badly to make a statement for the program. It feels so good to be back in the top five.

“I had no dream we would finish top five.

I was really, honestly, seventh through 10th would have been very, very satisfying, but to finish fifth is just a wonderful feeling.”

Left to Right: Mill Creek swimmers Anna Guynes, Erin Lenius, Katherine Parker, Kara Powell and Kelsey He called Parker’s first-place victory Bouwman.

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Jackson Co.’s Petey Yang starts new groove

Klemm takes 1st place at wrestling sectionals

BY KYLE FUNDERBURK

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Doug Chellew The Paper Jackson County’s new dance team Fresh Identity.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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Jackson County junior Petey Yang works hard at his craft. No, it isn’t a stickand-ball sport he is getting better at.

His passion goes beyond swinging a bat, catching a pass or shooting a ball.

But, like those sports, it requires a lot of practice to yield the best results possible. Precision and timing is a must.

Yang’s passion is dancing, however, Jackson County did not have a dance team two months ago. But, that all changed thanks to Yang and assistant co-ed cheerleading coach Christina Schuster as Jackson County started its first-ever dance team in December.

“I’ve been dancing for about three years now,”

Yang said. “I’ve always loved dancing. I’ve always thought, ‘Man, this is the coolest thing ever.’

“Afterwards, when I actually got into a studio I was like, ‘I like this. I really do like this.’ And, so ever since then I’ve loved dancing. The reason I dance is because I can express who I am with it. I feel that I (had a) hard time when I was younger, you know,” Yang explained.

“Just with dance I can show who I am and be the person I really am. Dance is my passion. This is what I want to do when I grow up, too.”

The squad is comprised of 12 members: Yang, Sadondra Wells, Summer Nake, Rebecca Taylor, Molly Pass, Solyvanna Pignon, Alba Villapranca, Chole Westhafer, Princess Thomas, Caryn

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HOSCHTON – Highlighted

by Bobby Klemm’s firstplace finish in the 285-pound weight class, Mill Creek had four wrestlers qualify for the Class AAAAAA State Traditional Wrestling Tournament at the East Sectional tournament last Saturday.

“He’s made a habit of having close matches, but he always comes out on top by doing what’s necessary to win,” Mill Creek head coach Rodney Potter. “That’s what he’s good at. He had two tough matches here in the semifinals and finals, and he pulled through.”

The other qualifying wrestlers are freshman Alan Andrzejewski (113 pounds), sophomore Justin Blough (120 pounds), who each placed eighth, and sophomore Chandler Miele (138 pounds), who placed sixth.

“We really didn’t know what are expectations were, especially out of the younger guys, but a couple of those young guys pulled through and have made it to the state tournament,” Potter said.

Klemm won all four of his matches, ending the day with a win over Walton High School’s Georgia Humphreys.

Miele opened up the tournament with two wins, but dropped three after that to

finish in fifth place.

“He’s one of our more solid kids despite being young. He has learned what that next level of wrestling is like,” Potter explained. “He met a few wrestlers today that are at the level that we want him to be at.

“Hopefully he can learn from that and use it next week at state.”

Andrzejewski and Blough both lost their first match of the tournament, but won the next two before dropping their last two matches to settle for eighth.

“Both of them are young and somewhat inexperienced,” Potter said. “They did enough to squeak into the state tournament and they’re going to get some tougher kids in the first round.

“Hopefully they can get a couple of (matches) for us.”

The four wrestlers will join Class AAAAAA’s best in Macon for the state finals, which begins today and ends Saturday.

Jefferson-East Jackson Basketball

Doug ChellewThe Paper Top: The Jefferson Lady Dragons defeated the East Jackson Lady Eagles 69-33. Bottom: The East Jackson Eagles defeated the Jefferson Dragons 55-40 last Friday.

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Jackson County Parks & Recreation Soccer Totz registration is open. Registration is $60 and is open until April 3. A $15 late fee will be added if registered after March 20. The co-ed program is for kids ages 2-3. A parent must attend and participate in the training sessions. The program meets for six Saturdays beginning April 4 at Lamar Murphy Park. For more information, call 706-367-6350 and visit www.jacksonrec.com.

The GHSA State Traditional Wrestling Tournament begins today and ends on Saturday. Jefferson is going for its 15th consecutive state championship, first in Class AAA. Jackson County competes in the Class AAA level as well. Mill Creek goes for the Class AAAAAA title.

Region basketball tournaments conclude Saturday night. Region 8-AAA plays the semifinals, consolation and first-place game at Emmanuel College. Region 7-AAAAAA plays its entire tournament at Duluth.

Registration is open for the North Georgia Travel League for 10-and-under and 12-and-under baseball and 14-andunder softball. The cost is $500 per team; fee includes umpires, scorekeeper, 12 games, one practice slot per week during the season beginning March 2. Play begins March 23. Games will be played at Lamar Murphy Park at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Rick Sanders at 706-367-6350 or rsanders@jacksoncountygov. com.

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SWIMMING

Continued from 1B also finished ninth in the 100yard freestyle A final.

Guynes finished 10th in the 50-yard freestyle A final.

The three relay squads brought home an eighth, ninth and 10th-place finishes.

All were A finals’ races.

Bitner finished 10th in the one-meter dive final.

On the boys’ side, Christopher Pierce led the way for the Hawks, picking up a fourth-place finish in the 500yard freestyle A final and a fifth-place showing in the 200-yard freestyle A final.

In the Class 1A-5A swim finals, the Jefferson Lady Swim Dragons (44 points) finished 24th overall.

As a team, both boys and girls, the Dragons sent 12 to the state preliminary races and five made it to the finals last Saturday.

DANCE

Continued from 1B Achaibar, Jaylene Zapata and Isabel Alacron. The team name name is Fresh Identity.

The background of each individual is different, Schuster explained. Exchange students, band and color guard members, cheerleaders and non-athletes make up the group.

Yang helps everyone learn the choreography, some of which is his own creation.

“If it wasn’t for him (Yang), there really wouldn’t be any dance team,” Schuster said.

“He’s a great athlete, great kid and makes great grades.

“We want it (dance squad) to get to where people know about it and parents are getting involved and encouraging others to try.”

At the moment, dance isn’t viewed under the sports umbrella, but it is an extracurricular activity. They performed their first routine during halftime of both Panther home basketball games on Jan. 17.

Yang said he was “surprised” to see how quick the others learned the routine.

“There were some people who were like, ‘I’ve never danced before, but I want to dance,’” he explained.

They wanted the first performance to take place sooner, but it didn’t happen, leaving outsiders doubting its authenticity.

“I feel like everyone was like, ‘This dance team isn’t going to happen,’” Yang said.

“I told them, ‘No, this dance team is for real.’ Then, we put something together…After we performed, I (thought), ‘This team has grown so much in one month.’

“We literally learned the routine in two days because we only practice (on) Wednesdays. We only had two Wednesdays to get the routine together. To see from the beginning of it, we were all just getting used to each other and coach being flexible with us and to not be shy to show off what we have,” Yang continued. “From there to now, we’ve all connected with our bonding and we can trust each other. So, we literally have grown so fast.”

As an outsider viewing the group’s practice, you can’t help but notice the smiles on each dancer’s face. The camaraderie is very prevalent.

The laughter and fun filled the cafeteria where they practice.

Schuster told the group, “I don’t think I’ve ever laughed as hard with a team. Y’all are so funny. I love it.”

Yang wants to one day start his own dance studio and teach the next generation all the different dance styles.

But, he’s still in the moment about this group and the potential it has to grow going into his senior year.

In acting on his vision and chasing his dream, Yang

Camille Porter finished 11th in the state after winning the 50-yard freestyle B final and finished 12th after finishing second in the 100yard freestyle B final.

The 200-yard freestyle relay team comprised of Porter, Haley Bartoletta, Falon Bell and Ryan Childress finished 12th in the state. Bartoletta, Childress and Porter, along with Bree Hanson finished 17th in the 400-yard freestyle relay.

“Well, two years ago, we had two state qualifiers, Camille and Jacob Musgrove,” Jefferson head coach Lane Guzman said. “And, neither one made finals. Last year, we sent six and none made finals.

“This year, we had 12 state qualifiers and five of them made finals, so it has been a very good year...So, next year we hope to have (even) more make finals. I’m just of proud of everyone.”

joined the co-ed cheerleading squad last fall. He didn’t have much support from his family, but he persevered past it, and when the notion of starting a dance team became a distinct possibility, he acted on it.

He had the support and help of Schuster. She helped him not give up, even if the odds seemed slim of a dance team becoming a reality.

“For her to help me with my passion that I want, it just helps so much,” he explained. “She’s just an amazing person and it just feels amazing that I have someone who actually cares, too.”

Yang hopes to encourage others to chase their dreams, just like Schuster encourages him.

“If you give up on it (your dream), it’s not going to happen then,” he said. “You should never give up on your dream.

“The harder you work for it, the closer you’re going to get to it. That’s what happened with me. I never quit and my light was Schuster herself…Do what makes you happy. Don’t do what doesn’t make you happy,” he continued, “because at the end of the day, you’re going to be like, ‘I’m doing this for somebody else and not for me.’ Be happy and just express yourself with what you love to do.”

I don’t think I’ve ever laughed as hard with a team.

Y’all are so funny.

I love it.

Christina Schuster Jackson County dance team instructor

Phillips, Lady Hawks fly past North Gwinnett in regular-season finale

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SUWANEE – The Mill Creek Lady Hawks downed region foe North Gwinnett, 55-38, in their final game of the regular season.

With the win, the Lady Hawks (18-7, 11-3 Region 7-AAAAAA) won seven of their last eight games to close out the season. All were region wins and four came on the road.

Mill Creek senior Madison Phillips scored a team-high 14 points including six points in the first and fourth quarter. She also connected for three 3-pointers. Meredith Schulte added 11 points and Aizha Ross dropped nine points.

As a team, the Lady Hawks connected on nine 3-pointers.

“We moved the ball well,” Mill Creek head coach Ashley Phillips said. “They (North Gwinnett) were playing a zone most of the game, so that allowed us to get our shooters to spot-up.

“And, I think we did a good job of being patient, getting

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MADISON – Having a lot of wrestlers qualify for sectionals is nothing new for the illustrious programs of Jefferson and Jackson County, and there was no shortage again this year.

Jefferson sent 13 wrestlers to the Class AAA East Sectionals, while Jackson County added 11.

With both schools looking to send as many wrestlers to the state tournament as possible, the stage was set at Morgan County High School last Saturday.

By the end of the day, Jefferson completed its goal of qualifying all 13 competitors for state, while Jackson County was right behind them with seven qualifiers.

Of the 13 qualifiers for Jefferson, seven finished in first place. Eight will compete for a state title.

As for Jackson County, five wrestlers finished in second place, good enough to compete in the state finals as well.

Jackson County head wrestling coach Jason Powers summed up his thoughts in two words, “very pleased.”

“Putting five in the finals and qualifying two others puts us in great position in the team race,” he said.

In what has been a tremendous battle between Jefferson’s Mitchell McGhee (113 pounds) and Jackson County’s Luke Gonzalez all year long, they found themselves battling it out in a finals’ matchup once again.

McGhee came out victorious as result of a pinfall 2:44 seconds into the match.

“It feels good to go out and get a win,” McGhee said.

“This was my first time wrestling at sectionals, so that makes it feel even better.”

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The Lady Hawks outscored the Lady Bulldogs 30-12 in the second and third quarters.

Phillips added six points in the fourth quarter to put the game away including her third and final 3-pointer of the night. She also connected for a basket and plus-one free throw.

“We had a really good game (last Tuesday), so we just wanted to keep it going to give us momentum (going) into the region tournament,” Phillips said. “And, I think we did pretty well with that, even though they caught up a little bit, but I think we did pretty well.

“They were playing a zone the whole time, so we got a lot of shots off…It’s good when you can get them because some games you can’t get them (at) all.”

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it’s a different player every night. It might be Aizha. It might be Madison. It might be Tatum (Ragsdale). And, really all of them had their moments in that game. Anna Basile hit a couple of threes.

Tatum hit a couple of outside shots, so it was just good team basketball.”

Schulte got the Lady Hawks on the board first, hitting a 3-pointer to give the Lady Hawks an early 3-0 lead. After the Lady Bulldogs responded with a three of their own, Phillips connected for a three of her own and gave the Lady Hawks the lead at 6-3.

The Lady Bulldogs gained the lead 7-6, but Basile connected for three and propelled the Lady Hawks back to the lead. She finished the game with eight points.

The Lady Bulldogs were able to tie the game at 11-11, but Phillips connected on her second 3-pointer of the quarter to break the tie and end the first quarter with a 14-11 lead.

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the open three and that leads to better percentages, so it was good job of team work for getting the three to whoever was open.”

Not only did the Lady Hawks’ offense catch fire, but the defense did its job as well. After giving up 11 points in the opening quarter, the Lady Hawks smothered the Lady Bulldogs’ offense in the second and third quarters, allowing only 13 points combined in both quarters.

“The first quarter we felt like our defense was not where it needed to be,” Phillips explained. “Gave them a couple of transition opportunities, a couple of offensive rebounds, second and third quarter we definitely cleaned that up on the defensive end.”

With the quantity of scorers, he said, “We definitely liked to see that balanced scoring. There are going to be nights where Meredith has matchups to her advantage and she’s going to score 20 or 25, but we like to see that we have some other capable scorers, and usually

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Jackson County’s Brian Carranza (120 pounds) and Jefferson’s Ben Kelly battled in the finals of their respective weight class.

Jefferson came out victorious again with a decision victory, 16-6.

Then, stand-out wrestler Tanner Thurmond (132 pounds) of Jefferson battled Jackson County’s Connor Crump for the first-place crown.

Up until this point, Jefferson had walked away with three first-place finishes to Jackson County’s two secondplace finishes.

The trend continued as Thurmond won via pinfall over Crump 3:59 seconds into the match.

“We put ourselves in a good position for state,” Thurmond stated. “I wrestled pretty well today and I think the team is ready for state.”

All-in-all Jackson County squared-off with the Dragons five times in the finals.

They lost all five meetings.

But, five second-place finishes are nothing to take lightly.

“I think it is the small things that got us today,” Powers added. “Headed into state we will continue to focus on the things we have been doing all year and work as much as we can to get ready.”

The five wrestlers of Jackson County vying for a shot at a state title are Gonzalez, Carranza, Crump, Zak Evans (152 pounds) and Chuckie Allen (182 pounds).

The only finals’ match that the Dragons did not come out on top of was the 126-pound weight class. Price Joiner lost via decision, 4-2, to give Jefferson its lone second-place finish.

Jefferson head wrestling Coach Doug Thurmond stated, “We didn’t do exactly what we wanted today, but it all starts over next week.

“We just need to sharpen up some things that seem to be a little dull next week and we have a couple days to do it, but we’re proud of the way we competed today. Sending all 13 qualifiers to state is great.”

The eight wrestlers the Dragons will send for a shot at a state title are Dawson Bates (106 pounds), McGhee, Kelly, Joiner, Thurmond, Chase Piperato (145 pounds), Will Ballard (152 pounds) and Caleb Little (182 pounds).

The Traditional Wrestling State Tournament starts today in Macon and ends Saturday.

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‘Stewards of Children’ is part of statewide effort to protect our youngsters

HeART for Chocolate Heart for Children

By Ellen Petree

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Foster parents from Jackson, Barrow and Walton counties attended the “ Stewards of Children” training on Saturday, Jan 31. The training is part of a state-wide effort to train more than 800 foster parents and 5 percent of each county’s adult population.

“Stewards of Children” is an adult-focused training that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Every child is at risk for child sexual abuse, and 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before the age of 18.

In addition to the Stewards of Children training, the foster parents also received additional training about the linkage between child sexual abuse and the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC.) Close to 100 percent of children sold in the sex industry were sexually abused as a child.

Today’s parents face significant challenges in providing protection for children and we want to work as a community to prevent exploitation of any child. The foster parents who attended the training said it was very helpful and powerful. If you would like information on the Stewards of Children training for your organization, contact Linda Foster at the Jackson County Family Connection at 706-367-3021 or Steve Collins at Adults Protecting Children at 770-789-3879.

The Saturday training was a great example of a community coming together to deal with a major social issue. DFCS hosted the training for their foster parents.

Adults Protecting Children provided the trainer. The Tree House provided their space for child care for the foster children of the adults who attended, and CASA volunteers watched and played with the children during the training. Jackson County Family Connection provided the snacks and lunch for both the children and adults.

The issue of child sexual abuse is too large for any one organization to address, but when multiple agencies work together as happened here we can change our culture and make this a safer place for children.

Our community has several collaborative agencies helping children and families, and more foster homes and volunteers are needed. If you’re interested in finding more information on foster parenting, call 1-877-210-KIDS (5437). If you’re interested in becoming an advocate for foster child in Barrow, Jackson or Banks, call Piedmont CASA at 706-387-6375 for more information.

If you’re interested in joining a collaborative group in Barrow County they meet on the first Wednesday of the month at noon at the Winder Library. If you’re interested in joining a collaborative group in Jackson County, they meet on the third Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at Certus Bank in Jefferson.

Together we can make a difference in the lives of children!

... when multiple agencies work together as happened here we can change our culture and make this a safer place for children.

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) hosted the third annual HeART for Children Heart for Chocolate Gala on Feb. 7 at the Braselton-Stover House and the chocolate-filled event raised excitement for the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday while simultaneously raising money for CASA. According to Piedmont CASA executive director Annette Bates, the event was completely sold out and she cannot express her gratitude enough to the CASA supporters, sponsors and anyone who has helped out to support the children.

CASA is an organization of volunteer advocates who stand up for abused and neglected children to help them find safe, permanent homes. The Piedmont Circuit serves foster children in Barrow, Banks and Jackson counties. So many children in the community are vulnerable and their voices are never heard, so this is where CASA steps in.

“It was a very exciting gala this year,” said Bates. “We were sold out by the beginning of last week, and that was a first. We are so grateful to our sponsors, especially title sponsor Polaris Aviation/Higher Grounds Coffee Shop, for supporting our kids. CASA Volunteers are the lifeline for their assigned children, making sure their voice is heard and bringing vital information to the judge as their parents’ cases go

through the court system. HeART for Children, Heart for Chocolate will be back in February of 2016.”

Former CASA child Kimberly Key as well as her CASA advocate DeAnna Williams and father Keith Key shared their experience with the organization, which was nothing but positive. Key said that one of the most memorable parts of her experience with CASA were the cards she received. Simple gestures such as sending cards at unexpected times is one way that CASA volunteers show their support for the children they look after during difficult times.

“I will always remember the cards I received,” said Key. “Not just the Christmas or birthday cards, but the ones that came at unexpected times. They always made me truly feel like someone was on my side and looking after me.”

Key’s speech perfectly summarized what CASA’s mission is: Stand up for and be a voice for children who do not have anyone else. CASA volunteers ensure that abused and neglected children do not get lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish in inappropriate group or foster homes. Volunteers stay with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. For many of these children, their CASA volunteer is the one constant adult present in their lives.

To learn more about CASA, visit www.casaforchildren.org. For more information about the Piedmont division or volunteering, visit

www.piedmontcasa.org or call 706-387-6375.

Other happenings from the HeART for Chocolate, Heart for Children included a live and silent auction, art display, cash bar, live music

by Line 6, a dinner provided by Cornbread and Caviar as well as a wide variety of sweets from local bakers—Cream and Shuga, Ferranti’s Cakery, Nix Confectionery and Sage Advice.

Susan Quinn, owner and baker at Ferranti’s Cakery in Jefferson, offered mini fluffy pastry towers with a light chocolate cream. Cream and Shuga offered chocolate pecan bar bites while Nix Confectionery provided mini chocolate donuts, and Sage Advice offered a large selection of mini cupcakes.

The guests filled up their plates with chocolate treats as an appetizer before the dinner which was an unexpected treat, and they casted their votes after sampling from each chocolatier. Cream and Shuga won best taste and Ferranti’s Cakery was the winner of best presentation. The dinner included roasted chicken and pork, a fruity salad and a handful of tasty side dishes to complete the meal.

Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly welcomed the guests to the event and guided them to the buffet once it was time.

The art displays, which were located at the front entrance of the Braselton-Stover House, featured a wide variety of artwork by students from Jackson County Comprehensive High

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Browsing Braselton: Chocolate Walk

By FARAH BOHANNON

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The Chocolate Walk that took place in downtown Braselton on Feb. 5 was a huge success, according to Downtown Director Amy Pinnell. This event served as a great way to allow people to explore the town and everything it has to offer. It also gave participants opportunities to shop and see what types of services are offered in downtown Braselton.

A wide variety of businesses participated, showing the diversity that the town currently has and hopes to further.

“I was very pleased with this first time event,” said Pinnell.

“Each business that participated was very supportive and excited about it from the beginning.”

Pinnell said when she pitched the idea to the downtown businesses, it was welcomed with open arms, so she had no issues planning it alongside them. During a past Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meeting, she mentioned that she found the idea through the city of Monroe, who also holds an annual Chocolate Walk during the month of February. It has been a great event for Monroe, so she thought downtown Braselton would have the same outcome.

Participants started their walk at the downtown development of-

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Cheri Winham of Elements A Day Spa, where you can get gift certificates for massages and facial – perfect for Valentine’s Day giving – was sporting a heart bling blouse for the Chocolate Walk.

fice and received special bags to collect treats from each business.

They registered several weeks ahead of time when Pinnell released a registration page online.

It turns out that she had to open several more spots than she had originally planned since there were so many registrants from the start.

Pinnell and her hard-working volunteers greeted participants at the start and distributed maps with the specific locations of each business that participated. The businesses were divided up into three groups—group one consisted of Braselton Gallery, Countryside Antiques, Cindy Phillips State Farm, A Flea Antique and Jarfly Station. Group two consisted of Elements a Day Spa, Sweet Delights

by Vicki, Kristi’s Country Store and House of Clay while group three consisted of Naked South, Two Ladies in the Attic, Artistic Expressions Salon, Braselton Tile Shop and Braselton Antique Mall.

All of the business owners were enthusiastic and were thrilled to welcome the Chocolate Walk participants into their businesses.

“The Chocolate Walk has been so much fun,” said Tracy Brandenburg, owner and stylist of Artistic Expressions Salon. “I am so glad we participated and are able to meet so many new people.”

Brandenburg distributed chocolates that were in the shape of hair dryers—very fitting since she owns a salon. Artistic Expressions also handed out chocolate treats from Two Ladies In the Attic, also located in the Braselton Brothers Store complex.

Each business that participated offered a chocolate treat of their choice, some homemade and some not, and kept their shops

open until 7 p.m. to allow participants to shop and explore. Valentine’s Day chocolates, chocolate covered pretzels, peanut butter and chocolate truffles, peanut clusters, chocolate wine, pink champagne, dark chocolate truffles, homemade fudge, were a few examples of the treats that the “chocolate walkers” enjoyed.

Vicki Brackett, owner and baker from Sweet Delights by Vicki, distributed fresh, homemade cupcakes to every participant. They were chocolate with the addition of a single red heart at the top of the mound of frosting. Brackett even offset the sweetness of the chocolate and offered gourmet cheeses and crackers to sample in her store located on Brassie Lane.

Debra Swantek, owner of the Braselton Gallery, mentioned that the Chocolate Walk was a success in her opinion as well.

“We had some regulars come in, plus some locals who had never been in,” said Swantek. “I heard a lot of participants saying how excited they were to learn about all of the businesses in downtown Braselton. Our sales were OK, but a lot of people said they were excited to return to the gallery.”

Swantek said that she talked to participants from Gwinnett, Dacula and Deaton Creek subdivision, to name a few. She said that participants mentioned they heard about the event from the newspaper and on various Facebook pages. An excellent way to stay updated on Braselton events is to follow the Work, Live and Play Facebook page that can be viewed by visiting www.facebook. com/BraseltonGA. It is updated regularly and will provide viewers

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with the information they need on Braselton events and happenings.

Another aspect of the Chocolate Walk that excited Pinnell was the fact that more than 130 people were walking around downtown Braselton, which is something that is always brought up at DDA and town planning meetings. The idea of Braselton being a walkable town is a long-time goal of town employees, so seeing the sidewalks buzzing with people was a happy sight to see.

“There are many great events in Braselton throughout the year, but the Chocolate Walk was about showcasing our downtown businesses,” said Pinnell. “I estimate we had about 130 people walking around downtown yesterday and having a great time, and that always makes me happy.”

With the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, the Chocolate Walk was the perfect opportunity to get a kick-start on shopping or even to just get excited about the love-filled day coming up on Saturday. Along with regular merchandise, many of the shops offered items that are perfect for Valentine’s gifts, such as jewelry, homemade bath and beauty products and much more.

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Reading with Ringling Brosthers.

The Jefferson Library is participating in Reading with Ringling Brothers. Children ages 2-12 can earn a free ticket to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for reading any five books of their choice. Circus dates are Feb. 12-16 at Philips Arena and Feb. 19-March 1 at Gwinnett Center.

Pick up a Reward Card at the Service Desk and start reading, Visit www.readingwithringling.com for more information.

Historical Society meeting. The Jackson County Historical Society will meet at the Jefferson School System Foundation at 276 Martin St., in Jefferson at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15. Jerry Legg will present a program on the Martin Institute. Parking is in the back with a ramp on the left side. All interested are welcome to attend.

For information and directions, call Tina at 706-207-6889.

Peace Place Ball. A Night of Stars and Survivors will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Winder Community Center. The 15th annual Peace Place Ball, benefiting the battered women’s shelter serving Barrow, Banks and Jackson counties, will feature musical entertainment by Shaken Not Stirred and a silent auction. A cash bar will be offered by Top Dawg Tavern and the meal will be provided

by Delicacies by Amy. Tickets are $55 each or $100 per couple. Tables for eight are $450. For tickets, call 770-307-3633 ext.203.

Lanier Tech Foundation 5K. The second annual Lanier Tech Foundation 5K will be held on the Oakwood campus Saturday, Feb. 28, beginning with a one-mile fun run at 9:30 a.m. with the 5K following at 10 a.m. Registration for the event is currently going on at www.active.com, or you can click on the college website at www.laniertech.edu. Registration for the race is $25 and includes a goodie bag and race T-shirt.

Challenged Child & Friends 5K and fun run/walk. The 23rd annual 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk will be March 1 at Riverside Military Academy. Entry fee is $25 during pre-registration which ends Feb. 20. For teams of 10 or more, the entry fee is $20 per entrant.

After pre-registration ends and through race day, the entry is $30 for individuals and $25 per entrant for teams. Registration is available online at www.challengedchild.org or www.runnersfit.com. The 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk is set to start at 2 p.m. and the 5K at 2:30 p.m. Registration on race day starts at 1 p.m.

Are You Smarter Than A 10-Year-Old? The Jackson County Certified Literate Community Program is hosting the second annual “ Are You Smarter Than A 10-Year-Old” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, in the Jackson EMC auditorium. Teams of three people each will be competing to become the winning team for 2015. This is a fun, family-friendly event that will be enjoyed by all.

Admission is free but donations will be accepted to help the adult

Pinnell said she cannot thank her volunteers, participating businesses and town employees enough for their help. She said the positive response when she presents event ideas is priceless to her and helps create successful events in Braselton.

“I wanted to entice people to come to downtown Braselton, and the support from volunteers, participating businesses and town employees helped put it all together,” said Pinnell.

For more information about downtown Braselton events, visit the Work, Live and Play Facebook page, or call Amy Pinnell at the downtown development office at 706654-3915.

literacy programs in Jackson County. There will also be a silent auction. Call Sandra Fite at 706367-8574.

Rotary Day garage sale on Saturday, March 21, on Tuscany Drive in Braselton. A preview sale is also being planned. Look for more information to come, but for now, save the date.

Lunch and Learn. The Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library, are pleased and proud to have author Darrell “What the Huck” Huckaby and his humor as the March 11 Lunch and Learn program at 11:30 a.m. at the Braselton Municipal Court Building.

Bring $6 for soup, salad, rolls and dessert to the Community Room in the rear of the Municipal building. For reservations, call Debbie at 678-963-5423. Reservations are appreciated, but not necessary to attend.

Fur Ball 2015. A gala to benefit the Humane Society of Jackson County will be held March 21 at the Braselton-Stover House.

The theme is Viva Paws Vegas with dining, dancing, casino gambling, auctions, raffles and a Tribute to Elvis show starring Doug Thompson.

For tickets, got to www.HSJC.com or email FurBall 2015@windstream.net

Gwinnett Senior Games. The 2015 Gwinnett Senior Games will be held this spring with entry deadline on March 13. Applications are now available at Gwinnett County libraries, senior centers, various businesses as well as online at www.gwinnettsenior games.org. For more information, contact Shirley Snow at 678344-2277 or email sasnow427@ comcast.net

Shave-a-thon for childrehood cancer.

St. Baldricks childhood cancer Shave-A Thon will be held on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Artistic Expressions Hari Salon iatthe Braselton Brothers Store building.

Again . If you are interested in being a shavee or setting up a team, connect to this site www.stbaldricks. org and find Artistic Expressions Hair Salon.

Night of Hope for Children. The 17th annual Night of Hope for Children live and silence auction is scheduled on March 27 at the Winder Community Center. Tickets are $40 each. The evening of fundraiser for The Tree House, the children’s advocacy center working to reduce the impact and occurrence of child abuse through counseling, education, support and nurturing of children and families serving Barrow, Banks and Jackson counties, begins at 6 p.m. with the auction preview with a buffet dinner at 7. The live auction gets under way at 8.

If you are interested in auction tickets or in donating an item for the auction, call The Tree House at 770-868-1900. You can make a tax-deductible donation and send it to The Tree House, P.O. Box 949, Winder, GA 30680. Learn more at www.thetreehouseinc. org Seat Yourself. A “chairity” fundraiser for the Braselton Downtown Development Authority will be held in conjunction with the Saturday, March 14, Milling Around Downtown. Local artists and craftsmen have turned ordinary chairs and benches into works of art which willl be for sale on Frances Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 14. Proceeds from the fundraiser will help downtown programs. For more information, contact downtown director Amy Pinnell at 706684-0369 or apinnell@ braselton.net. Visit www.DowntownBraselton..com Rotary Day is March 21.

The Braselton Rotary Club will be hosting a

Happy Valentine’s Day to my dearest Chanda.

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-Craig

Lights, Camera, Relay. The 2015 BraseltonHoschton Relay For Life will be held Saturday, May 16, in Braselton Park from 3-10 p.m. The theme is Lights, Camera, Relay for think movies and TV for your campsite and team theme. The change of location

and time frame is designed to make the day more familyfriendly with games and activities for children while still focusing on the reasons we Relay: survivors and continuing to raise funds and awareness and reflecting on those lost. For more information about forming a Relay For Life team or volunteering, contact Mandy Ryan at 706-543-2240, or visit RelayForLife.org/ BHGA.

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School, County Line Elementary School and a handful of Piedmont CASA children. Crystal Calley, JCCHS art teacher, has made this opportunity possible for her students for the past three years.

CASA board member Liz Elegreet said the JCCHS students see the importance of this organization as they get older so they happily oblige to provide artwork. CASA children see the advocates and support they have would not be possible without the money that is raised so they are also willing to help.

The live auction included the following items — a baseball signed by Madison Bumgarner, an exotic wood box made by local artist John Dionne, American flag artwork by local artist Terry Short, a UGA banner signed by David M. Pollack, two necklaces from Frederick’s Jewelers, a “super jump package” to Suwanee’s Sky Zone, a Holland gas grill and a week stay at Coosawattee River Resort.

All proceeds from the event went directly to CASA. For more information, visit www.piedmontcasa.org or call 706-387-6375.

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Address birthday wish with calm compromise Hi, Carolyn: I have a young baby, 4 months old. I also have a wife.

I expressed to my wife recently I might take a day off for my birthday. She said I am mid-30s and should grow up and save my personal days for important things like when the baby gets sick and vacations.

I reminded her I wasn’t able to use all of my personal leave last year (it is use-it-or-lose-it) and one day isn’t that big a deal. She remains disgusted with me on this topic.

I brought it up again and she said we aren’t paying for day care so I can go watch a movie (I really enjoy that, and my wife rarely has the patience to sit still for one).

I replied if the objection was paying for day care, then let’s have a discussion about whether I stay home with or without the baby on my birthday, but I really want to stay home.

She got mad. Now I feel

Carolyn Hax like it’s something I can’t even broach again.

I discussed it with my co-workers and boss, and their reply was, “You don’t work on your birthday,” and, “They’re your personal days.”

I don’t know what to do.

It isn’t a huge deal, but I am tired and would like a little break. I worked 10 days straight to make extra money.

I am the one who gets up most of the time during the night to soothe the baby.

My wife works four days a week and occasionally works weekends, but when she does she gets an additional day off that week.

Now I feel like I’m whining.

Can you suggest a way to approach this that won’t lead to a fight?

Generally, she is the one who keeps us on top of our responsibilities. I’m trying to be more that way, but I feel like all she thinks about is responsibility, and it makes me push more toward my natural inclination, to place value on funtime. I know this isn’t fair to her, though. — What do I think it is, my birthday?

After working 10 days straight, a day off is healthy.

That’s what personal time is for.

On the surface, I think you’re paying for an image problem.

“I don’t want to do X on my birthday!!!” sounds like a child’s foot-stomp; “I’m burned out from work and I need a day to rest” sounds like a reasonable assessment by a self-aware adult.

So why couldn’t your wife see through the word “birthday” to recognize the legitimacy of your need?

A mix of things, I’m guessing, which includes your different natures, that history you refer to, some residual immaturity on both your parts, and typical baby fatigue.

One by one: When two people bring vastly different temperaments and priorities to a relationship, you both need to love what the other brings and feel better for it, instead of burdened by it, for the pairing to work.

Say, she appreciates the way you lift her spirits, and you appreciate the way she grounds you.

You also need to work a little harder to give what the other likes to receive: She learns to let go a bit when she’d normally choose to stay home and do laundry, for example, and you learn to stay home and do laundry

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sometimes when you’d normally ditch for a movie.

Apparently — before you started pulling extra baby/ work shifts — you two didn’t always do these things for each other, leading to some calcification in your selfdefined Resident Grown-up and Resident Cutup roles.

For your marriage to get and stay healthy, you need to push through your prejudgments of each other and your natural default reactions.

That’s where immaturity comes in.

When you say, “it makes me push more toward ... funtime,” I hear, “adolescent.”

You’re rebelling against Mommy! And, she’s punishing her naughty boy by scoffing at his hobby and denying him earned leisure.

It means you’re both looking out for and protecting yourselves more than you’re tending to each other or to your mutual goals.

Breaking this habit will

require of you both: selfdiscipline, objectivity about your own frailties, forgiveness and a deliberate focus on each other’s strengths ... all of which are harder when you’re baby-whacked, because everything is harder when you’re babywhacked.

But it’s nowhere near as hard as things will get if you don’t address this now.

For starters, consider taking that personal day with your wife. Baby in day care, you two holding hands. Remind yourselves.

If “calm” eludes you — or if “disgust” is all she has — please consider a good marriage seminar or couple’s counseling. Lowcost version, the writings of the Gottman Institute (www. gottman.com). I hope she’s receptive this time.

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AKC Miniature Schnauzers. 3 Male, 1 Female Available, B/S, S/P and Black. $800 Males, $850 Female.

(770) 983-1968 Serious Inquiries Only. Ready for Valentines Day! SUPER SWEET and SMART Australian Shepherd/ Golden Lab Mix puppies. For sale to a loving home. $100. Call Lynn @ 770-654-9208.

Valentine’s Day Pups - Mini Dachshunds. 1 Choc male & 1 Red male.

All shots. Ready for great home. Pure breed, good temperament. $300.

770-823-4963

Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $690$740. 678-357-5044

Homes & Real Estate

Duplexes For Rent

Acreage For Sale

Pine Forest- Oakwood 2BR/1BA $740/mo. 770287-1456 callapartments.com

Houses For RentUnfurnished

Three Tracts of Land For Sale in Dawsonville, GA (5.2, 12.4 and 63 acres). Great for hunting, fishing, camping or building your dream home.

Please contact Jane at 678-522-6787.

Business Property For Sale

5BR/4BA. Very Nice $1000/mo; $500 dep.

706-767-0591 Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com

Preschool for Sale Hall/Gwinnett area Full Center over 125 Children Owner Moving Call Ms. Flowers 404419-6805

Minn Kota Power Drive V2, 12v, with variable speed foot pedal, with digital maximizer, 45” shaft, 42 lb thrust. New, not been in water yet.

New price:$400, sell for $300. (706)216-4674

Beautiful 3BR/2BA, 2 car gar, Avail now. Pets ok. $1250. 706-878-8887

House For Sale-Hall County

Stainless Steel Propeller, Rapture, made by Michigan Wheel. 13”x 19”. Fits several outboard applications, Mercury, Mariner, Force. 75hp thru 115hp. Excellent condition, like new.

Seldom used. Includes prop lock. $150.00.

(706)216-4674

No Rent Until March 1st Expires 2/28/15 3BR/2BA Homes Call Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com

Sporting Equipment

Cresswind - Home For Sale By Owner.

Lovely gated, active adult community.

3BR/2.5BA 2624 sq ft.

Upgrades thru-out.

Private patio with pergola. $379,700. For appt. call 770-846-8568 or 770-846-3286

N. HALL- 3BR/2BA $900mo + dep. 678400-8003

Recreation Boats & Marine

EHO WAC

SINGLE SLIP DOCK. w/Party Deck. Good shape, good wood, 40’ ramp, attached swim deck & anchor poles. $4500. 678-773-0589

Homes-Rentals ApartmentsUnfurnished

Mobile Homes For Rent Gainesville, S/N Hall 1-3BR $85 & up, per wk No app fee. 1 week free 770-534-7596

Roommates Wanted

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

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

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

Cedar Springs2BR. $740; 770-287-1456 callapartments.com

$105/wk. Furnd, all utils & cable. W/D, kitchen.

678-862-3033/Randy

HOUSES & APTS. Avail in Gainesville & Hall Co. The Simpson Co. 770-532-9911 LUXURY 3BR/2.5BA 1900 sq. ft.., 6 walk-in closets. 820 Park St. Refs req. Near Brenau & Hospital. 770-534-3577

Rooms For Rent

To all persons claiming an interest in: 1991 20’ 200XT - Vision David C Chapman will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft. If you have any claim to the watercraft, contact SCDNR at (803) 7343858. Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim of interest is made and the watercraft has not been reported stolen, SCDNR shall issue clear title. Case No: 20141126951077

Wheels Antique Cars/Trucks

PONTIAC 1969 Firebird.

Beautiful car! $25,000/obo. 706-2474750

Autos For Sale CHEVY 2008 Malibu Hybrid $6987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 FORD 2005 Taurus.

Excellent paint, am/fm/ cd, elect winds $3500. 228-254-6836 FORD 2011 Ranger EXT CAB $13,587 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 FORD 2014 Mustang $18,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

Import Cars 1986 Nissan 300ZX 5spd,T-top,Looks&Runs good $3000 or OBO 770-561-7032 ACURA 2011 TL $21,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 HONDA 2008 FIT $10,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

CADILLAC 1991 Eldorado. New frt tires, 100k. Good mpg. No wreck. $3900 678-943-8985

NISSAN 2012 Sentra SL Sunroof $13,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2014 Altima $9987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2014 Leaf $17,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2014 Versa $11,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 TOYOTA 1996 Camry.

Lavender. 4cyl, 140k. $2700. 706-949-4688 TOYOTA 2008 Corolla $7987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 VOLVO 2004 C70 Conv. $6987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

Trucks CHEVY 2005- 3500 Diesel, 4x4 $22,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

HYUNDAI 2012 Elantra $11,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

DODGE 2010 Ram 1500, Reg Cab, long bed, auto, PW, PL, 78K, $13,500.

770-540-1215

KIA 2011 Sorento 4cyl $12,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

NISSAN 2004 Frontier Crew Cab. $9987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

KIA 2014 Optima $17,9877 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

NISSAN 2011 Frontier Ext Cab. 6cyl $12,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

MAZDA 2001 626, auto, A/C, every works well, $3,850 obo. 706-6934520 NISSAN 2006 350Z Coupe. Auto, 1 owner, Pearl wht. $10,500. 678936-5374

Wanted To Rent Small House or Mobile Home on private lot.

Prefer Flowery Branch area. Must be Pet friendly. 770-533-3697

FORD 1965Galaxy. 352, 2 dr, complete car. Will trade. $1875/OBO. 770912-4557

NISSAN 2007 Quest $6987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

TOYOTA 2003 Tundra $6987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 TOYOTA 2010 Tacoma EXT CAB, 4cyl $15,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

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