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Jefferson hires Jason Tinsley as manager By LEANNE AKIN
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W. Jason Tinsley, who has served as county administrator of Wayne County since March of 2013, will be the new city manager of Jefferson. In a Tuesday afternoon called session, the Jefferson City Council voted to approve the employment contact negotiated between Mayor Roy Plott and Tinsley, who will report to his new position on March 2. Tinsley has submitted his resignation in Wayne County with his last official day there on March 1. The motion to accept the contract with the new city manager was made by Councilman
Steve Kinney and was seconded by Councilman Mark Mobley. The motion was unanimously approved with Councilman Don Kupis absent. Mayor Plott said the negotiation process, which was authorized by the council during a Jan. 9 called meeting held after both finalists had been interviewed by the council on Jan. 8 and 9, went smoothly. A search committee had narrowed the field of qualified applicants to two. The other candidate was Ben C. Andrews III, community development director of Americus. Plott said Tinsley is anxious to begin his work in Jefferson. The 10-page employment contract spells out the terms of employment as well as sal-
ary, vehicle expenses, relocation expenses not to exceed $8,000 and other matters including residency. Tinsley shall become a Jefferson resident within 12 months of his start date and he must remain a resident during his employment. The contract is through Dec. 31, 2016 and is automatically renewable for an additional year. His annual salary of $93,000 and $600 per month vehicle expense will fit into the budgeted salary for former city manager John Ward although some housekeeping budget adjustments will be required, according to interim city manager Priscilla Murphy. The contract specifies that the city will support Tinsley’s professional development and pay for some professional memberships and
reimburse him for registration fees, travel and expenses related to that professional enrichment. A question from Councilman Steve Quinn about accrued vacation and comp time was fielded. The council may review its policy and procedure manual on those issues. Tinsley, a Cleveland, Tenn., native, earned a Masters degree in City Management from the Graduate School of Business at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) where he also received a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He previously served as assistant county manager and finance director of Habersham County for more than six years. He and his wife Mary Lynn curently live in Jesup. They have three sons.
Prologis Park I-85 OK’d for phase two By LEANNE AKIN
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Hitachi officials and Braselton Mayor Bill Orr put the finishing touches on the planting of a new Japanese Flowering Cherry outside Hitachi Koki USA’s North American headquarters during grand opening festivities held Jan. 15.
Braselton celebrates Hitachi opening By FARAH BOHANNON
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The Town of Braselton celebrated with Hitachi on Jan. 15 as the company has recently moved its North American headquarters to a 540,000-square-foot facility located on Highway 124. Hitachi, a Japanese multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, is a highly diversified company operating 11 business segments including Information & Telecommunication Systems, Social Infrastructure, High Functional Materials & Components, Financial Services, Power Systems, Electronic Systems & Equipment, Automotive Systems, Railway & Urban Systems, Digital Media & Consumer Products, Construction Machinery, and Other Components & Systems -- highly diversified and always growing. The celebration’s happenings for Hitachi Power Tools included speeches by
Braselton Mayor Bill Orr as well as Hitachi executives Kiyoshi Kato, Chairman of the Board & Director; Kazuo Sunaga, Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; Hiro Yumoto, Chief Executive Officer; and Joe Leffler, Vice President, Sales & Marketing. Kato flew in from Japan to attend the event while the remainder of the speakers already reside in Georgia. Yumoto was up first and, with a grin from ear-to-ear, he scanned the audience and thanked them for their attendance and support. All Hitachi employees were present in the audience as well as Braselton town officials, Hitachi customers, builders and contractors who helped renovate the inside of the building and Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco, meaning there were more than 100 people there. In fact, there were attendees who stood at the back and around the sides of the outdoor pavilion because the seats were full. The weather was cold and drizzly but, with an insulated tent in the building’s parking lot, attendees
stayed warm and dry. “I want to give a warm welcome to everyone here,” said Yumoto. “It is my pleasure to introduce the new Hitachi headquarters in Braselton which is seven times bigger than the old building.” Yumoto joined Hitachi in 1988 and has worked in the United Kingdom and Canada before he was hired as the company’s CEO in 2007. Mayor Bill Orr thanked the Hitachi executives for selecting Braselton as the new North American headquarters. “Braselton truly is a great place to live, work and play,” said Orr. “I believe that you all will figure that out while you are here, and I am happy about that. We are mindful and very grateful of the corporate responsibility around the world that Hitachi represents. Myself and the Braselton town officials share that corporate responsibility with Hitachi. The company has a
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A distribution facility project found to be in the best interest of the state in 2007 will be moving forward with Monday’s approval by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners to rezone 184.02 acres from agricultural to light industrial. The application by Greg Bentley Prologis of Atlanta to rezone the Radlo Family Trust acreage on Toy Wright Road was recommended for approval by the Jackson County Planning Commission. Prologis the largest provider of logistics and distribution facilities in the Americas, according to its website. Bentley said a 700,000-square-foot building on an adjacent 114-acre parcel is already under way and the Toy Wright Road project with two building would be phase two of Prologis Park I-85. “We hope to continue to invest in Jackson County,” said Bentley. After a public hearing was conducted with no comments, the commission unanimously approved the rezoning request in a motion by District 1 Commissioner Jim Hix which was seconded by Chairman Tom Crow. A condition requires that Toy Wright Road be upgraded to county standards for an industrial roadway from Wayne Poultry Road to Valentine Industrial Parkway to address safety concerns identified in a traffic study. A Jackson County authority is getting a new member and an advisory board is seeing a reappointment. Donna Geiger, an attorney and member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, was appointed to the Jackson County Airport Authority. She was nominated by District 3 Commissioner Ralph Richardson Jr., and the nomination was seconded by Chairman Crow. Richardson also placed the name of
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Rotary flag plaza at new hospital now dedicated By LEANNE AKIN
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Just days after Medical Plaza B opened on the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton campus, a special ceremony was held to dedicate the Braselton Rotary Flag Plaza. Hospital president Anthony Williamson said the flag plaza “is a very special destination at our hospital” which was made possible through the generosity of the Rotary Club of Braselton. “From the time we broke ground and construction began on the hospital, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking at meetings a number
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of times to provide ‘hospital updates’ and answer questions. I was very humbled by your decision to give, but not at all surprised that you were among the very first to make a signature gift,” said Williamson at the Jan. 15 dedication ceremony. “From the beginning, the Rotary Club of Braselton welcomed the hospital with open arms. You have served as great ambassadors who made sure others heard what you heard and became educated about plans for the hospital and the impact of our work on the community.”
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Volume 9, Number 13 Obituaries 4A Police report 2A Puzzles 5B Schools 6A Sports 1-2B
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Mike Raderstorf, director of security and safety services for Northeast Georgia Health System, and Juan Garcia, security coordinator for the hospital campus, prepare to raise the American flag as Braselton Rotary Club President Howard Hardaway stands in the flag plaza, the club’s signature gift to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Foundation.
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tions. A 15.5-acre site will be developed as a recreational area which the school system and Parks & Rec will share with the county financing the improvements and maintenance an operation and the school system addressing the need for additional parking. The agreement is similar to the existing agreement for Hoschton Park, according to Parks & Rec Director Ricky Sanders. ■■ Awarded the contract for the purchase, installation, and start-up of a new air-cooled chiller with scroll compressor at the Jackson County Correctional Institute to Martin Mechanical Contractors of Athens in the amount of $68,400. Bids were also received from Conditioned Air Systems of Gainesville and Carrier Corporation. ■■ Authorized Chairman Crow to execute a one-year food service contract with Correctional Resource Group to provide inmate meals at the Correctional Institute starting Feb. 1. After what Poe described as much displeasure with Trinity Services Group, a new food service contract was put out and submitted proposals were reviewed by a team from the Sheriff’s department and the CI. Both teams selected Correctional Resource Group as their top pick and the Sheriff’s office has already entered into a new service agreement. As a part of the add-on contract for the CI, a negotiated set price was determined at $1.975 per inmate meal and $2.50 for correctional officer meals. ■■ Approved a lease agreement with One Ring Networks to allow them to utilize space on Jackson County’s Gordon Street Communication Tower to install, maintain and operate communications equipment. The provider of fixed wireless Internet service will give the county an alternative Internet service for businesses in and around the Jefferson area. By providing the tower space, the county will receive 50MG of dedicated bandwidth monthly along with 10 static IP addresses. According to Poe, the service would provide an emergency failover circuit for Internet service in the event the county’s main provider was offline. Jackson County Director of Information Technology Justin King told commissioners at their work session that service outages were frequent. ■■ Agreed to fund and add GPS tracking capabilities to the county’s current E-911 system to allow for up-to-minute tracking of all radios associated with the Jackson County Radio System. When the system was originally installed in 2010, the county did not purchased the software and equipment needed to utilize the GPS feature. Public Safety Director Steve Nichols said a negotiated $32,000 proposal with Motorola will include installation of software for 1,000 user radios. At the work session, Chief Deputy Daniel Thomas said Sheriff Janis Mangum supported the availability of the GPS tracking. All agencies in Jackson County would be included but each agency would determine whether to utilize the feature.
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Jay Phillips to continue serving on the Jackson County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Both nominations received unanimous approval. A proposed text amendment which has been under discussion for a number of months was unanimously voted down. William Butler said many of the concerns of the existing Unified Development Code had been addressed but he still had a concern about the residential and agricultural separation requirement for horse riding arenas which pose no real issues. A 300-foot distance requirement for active poultry houses of three or more birds remained a concern for several commissioners and the 150-foot distance requirement for designated riding areas remained problematic. The matter had been postponed from December. On its consent agenda, the commissioners: ■■ Amended the Fiscal Year 2015 budget for the Jackson County Transit Program, also known as the Section 5311 Transit Program, with an increase of $143,070 to match the Georgia Department of Transportation’s transit budget. Due to growth in the county’s transit program with an increase in ridership, another driver has been added. No additional county funding is needed as the county will be receiving its full share of program reimbursements. ■■ Approved an ordinance adopting new rules and regulations regarding tourist accommodations, onsite sewage management systems and portable sanitation contractors as requested by the Jackson County Board of Health. The measure will allow for enforcement in magistrate court. Chairman Tom Crow noted this is another unfunded state mandate which is putting the enforcement and expense of that enforcement onto the county. ■■ Approved a new intergovernmental agreement with Jackson County Board of Education for the joint use of facilities at West Jackson Middle School for recreational purposes. The agreement is an update of the existing agreement for facilities at West Jackson Middle School. Special Purchase Local Option Sales Tax 5 funds will be used to update the football field as a multi-purpose field with special sports turf and a paved track around the field which, along with the softball field, will be getting additional lighting and seating. The 10-year agreement spells out responsibilities for the facilities which the school system will utilize during school hours with the county Parks & Rec using the facilities at other times. ■■ Approved an intergovernmental agreement with Jackson County Board of Education for the joint use of property adjacent to Gum Springs Elementary School for recreational purposes and other school func-
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Cutting the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of Hitachi’s USA headquarters in Braselton was Mr. Kazuo Sunaga, Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; Mr. Yoichiro Tanaka, Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd, Vice-President & Director, visiting from Japan; Braselton Mayor Bill Orr ; Mr. Kiyoshi Kato, Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd – Chairman of the Board & Director, visiting from Japan; and Mr. Hiro Yumoto, Hitachi Koki USA Ltd CEO.
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Continued from 1A remarkable way of building relationships and communities, and we look forward to having that here in our town and in the area.” Orr said that with gratitude, on behalf of the entire town, he welcomes Hitachi with open arms. “We look forward to the future with you,” said Orr. “I will always offer my help, as well as the help of the town council and Braselton residents. We have helping hands. Thank you for choosing our town.” A Hitachi’s Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Joe Leffler said he believes that this journey in Braselton is a new beginning for the company. “I believe that the opportunity in Braselton is a new beginning,” said Leffler. “It will serve as a chance for us to improve on our performance of where we came from and where we are going. I am thrilled to call Braselton our home. This is an incredible facility that will meet our growing needs. Braselton is an ideal location for our business, and we have been received with open arms.” Leffler joined Hitachi in 1994 and offers extensive knowledge of the industry. Special guests Kato and Sunaga expressed
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During the grand opening celebration, Mayor Bill Orr said, “We look forward to having that here in our town and in the area. “We look forward to the future with you.” their gratitude to the town officials of Braselton for welcoming Hitachi while Orr welcomed them to Braselton. After they addressed the audience, the speakers officially cut the ribbon, followed by a ceremonial planting of a Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree. These trees are planted all over the country and are much more than just a tree. In Japan, the cherry blossom represents the fragility and beauty of
life. It is a reminder that life is overwhelmingly beautiful, but short. The cherry blossom trees are a sight to see when blossoming but they are only like this for a short time during the year. They serve as a visual reminder of how short life is, and how it should be enjoyed, just like the beautiful trees. The meaning is a deep, cultural Japanese tradition that will be carried on at Hitachi. The employees look forward to when the tree will bloom. After the ceremony concluded, group photos were taken and tours of the newly-renovated facility commenced. The brief tours were led to the building’s break room where guests enjoyed cake from Sweet Delights as well as other sweet treats and drinks. Hitachi’s Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications Abby Levy served as one of the tour guides and mentioned that the workspaces were renovated based on Japanese work traditions. “Our employees all work in open spaces,” said Levy. “This way, communication flows freely. Additional windows were added for more natural light, so it really is a great space to work.” For more about Hitachi, call 770-925-1774 or visit www.hitachi.com.
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Williamson said, “Destinations like the Braselton Rotary Flag Plaza only happen with donations like yours.” He also noted the club has “helped create a one-ofa-kind destination where every day we will proudly display the U.S., State and health system flags and salute generations of service men and women who made great sacrifices to serve our country and ensure freedom for all. “Thank you for making this wonderful patriotic outdoor plaza available to patients, their families, visitors, staff and the community,” Williamson said. “Your generosity speaks volumes to your leadership and true commitment to partner with NGMC Braselton and The Medical Center Foundation to improve the health of our community.” Williamson then introduced Rotarian Tony Funari, who is chairing the Braselton Campaign Cabinet for The Medical Center Foundation. Funari called the flag plaza “a place that now serves as a permanent legacy representing Rotary’s mantra of ‘service above self.’” He noted this is the first time the flags will be flying above the new hospital
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Continued from 2A an attic access door and the suspect threw a large piece of wood nearing striking Lt. Arwood when the attic door was pulled down. After a lot of discussion some of which was witnessed by two deputies who arrived on the scene, the suspect, who said he wanted “suicide by cop” and would point this weapon at police so they would fire on him, finally came down from the attic when promised a cigarette and was allowed to speak with her mother. He was taken into custody without further incident. Hanna is also facing charges of home invasion, possession of a firearm dur-
which will be opening this spring. He said Rotary’s partnership with the Foundation and the hospital is a proud one. Funari welcomed Rotary past president Jim Joedecke, current president Howard Hardaway and presidentelect Leigh Carroll to present flags to Mike Raderstorf, director of security and safety services for Northeast Georgia Health System, and Juan Garcia, security coordinator for the hospital campus, and participate in the flag-raising ceremony. “Both Mike and Juan are military veterans and especially proud of the flag plaza and being a part of today’s ceremony,” said Funari. The American flag was raised followed by the Georgia flag and then the health system flag. Hands went over hearts and others saluted as D.I. Brunson, band director at Johnson High School, played the national anthem on the trumpet. Mike Day, senior pastor of Celebration Church and a Braselton Rotarian, offered a prayer of dedication asking that the flags and garden be a reminder “of those who have gone before us” and honor those who come after us to the hospital which he called “a place of hope and healing.” He said let us remember the hours and the lives sacrificed for our free-
dom and he asked that the flag plaza be a blessing to all. The large gathering, which included Braselton Mayor Bill Orr and Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly, then moved inside the rotunda for a photo on the staircase before heading to the facility’s education center for breakfast. Northeast Georgia Health System president and CEO Carol Burrell expressed her appreciation and said the event was the first of many upcoming firsts for the new facility. Thinking back to the groundbreaking for Medical Plaza 1, Burrell said, “Today is really surreal.” The Medical Center Foundation chairman Jim Moore then thanked the Braselton Rotary Club for its signature gift. “Your club is the first civic club in the history of The Medical Center Foundation to make possible a permanent naming opportunity,” said Moore. “My late friend and longtime board chairman, Woody Stewart, proclaimed, ‘philanthropy is the difference between a good hospital and a great hospital.’ He was right. And, The Rotary Flag Plaza is the first of what we hope to be many philanthropyfunded outdoor spaces on the NGMC Braselton campus that will help transform this beautiful piece of property
ing commission of a crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, fleeing and attempting to elude, driving while license suspended, obstruction and reckless driving. The victim was transported to a medical facility for a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner evaluation.
During the investigation of the burglary scene, Sheriff’s office investigators were able to obtain a blood sample from a piece of metal at that time. The sample was sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Crime Laboratory for analysis. After recently receiving the results from the Crime Lab, investigators were able to identify Mees and obtain a burglary warrant for the man who is currently incarcerated in the Riverbend Correctional Facility on unrelated charges from Walton County. ■■ An unruly juvenile report was filed Jan. 14 from a Elm Street location where the teen had been hitting the walls to express his anger. The family is talking through the issues.
JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Investigators with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office secured an arrest warrant Jan. 20 for John Christopher Mees, 29, of Dawsonville. Mees is being charged with burglary from an incident which occurred on North Jackson Loop in October of 2013.
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Taking part in the dedication of the Rotary Flag Plaza at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton was Nancy Colston, president and chief development officer of The Medical Center Foundation; Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton president Anthony Williamson; Braselton Rotarian Paul Maney; Braselton Rotary president-elect Leigh Carroll; Braselton Rotary president Howard Hardaway; past Rotary president Jim Joedecke; Braselton Rotarian Tony Funari, who serves as Braselton chairman of the Campaign Cabinet for The Medical Center Foundation; Northeast Georgia Health System president and CEO Carol Burrell; and Medical Center Foundation chairman Jim Moore. See more scenes at ClickThePaper.com into a destination of hope, healing and wellness for the entire community,” said Moore, who also thanked Funari for joining The Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees in such an important leadership role. Nancy Colston, president and chief development officer of The Medical Center Foundation, said, as the flags were being raised during the ceremony, she was reminded “of the many sacrifices that have been made for all of us and the extraordinary opportunities and freedom that we have. What an incredible place of honor you have created,” she said. “It will serve as a reminder for generations to come of your dedication and commitment. “You have certainly lived out Rotary’s motto of ‘Service Above Self,’” said Colston. “Today marks a very special
day and celebration of your dedication as community volunteers. Many, many thanks for your generosity and all that you do.” Braselton Rotary president Howard Hardaway used the special occasion to present Rotarian of the Quarter honors to a charter member, past president and Paul Harris Fellow who serves on the scholarship committee, is a tireless fundraiser and is one with a passion for children. Martha Martin was presented a Rotary clock for the Rotarian of the Quarter recognition. Hardaway said the Braselton Rotary Club is pleased to be able to leave a lasting legacy and he acknowledges that the flag plaza comes as a result of hard work since the club was chartered 11 years ago. A project of this magnitude is made possible by the club setting aside funds since
the beginning and he recognized the club’s founding members including Brenda Branch, Bill Caiaccio, Pam Dunlap, Martha Martin and Dennis Still. He also thanked the club’s past presidents for their support of the project. He also credited Paul Maney and Tony Funari for bringing the idea of the flag plaza to the club more than a year ago, and thanked Rex Gallogly, who learned of the project as a Rotary Club guest and gave the first $1,000 toward the Foundation endeavor. And there are anonymous donors as well who have joined the partnership between Rotary, the hospital and the Foundation, Hardaway said. “I also want to thank the community for its continued support and that of the guests here today who have supported our club,” said Hardaway.
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CHURCH NEWS New Community Church asks “What Will You Do In 2015?” Together We Make A Difference. Join us for 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. sss First Baptist Church of Jefferson continues the Celebrating Our Lives on Wednesday nights
through Feb. 4. The series interviews some of our senior adults to gain pearls of wisdom. Nursery through middle school meets at 6:30 p.m. and high school students gather 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. Coming up on Feb. 18, the church will have an Ash Wednesday Service at 6:30 p.m. The
OBITUARIES Robin Lacy Book
Died Jan. 13, 2015 Robin Lacy Book, 52, of Commerce, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015. Born in Kingsport, Tenn., she was a daughter of Charlene Johnson Lacy of Tucker and Richard R. Lacy of Wilmington, N.C. She was a facilitator for Cry For Me... No More, an organization that helps families through the loss of a child or sibling. She was preceded in death by her son, Jacob Book. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her husband, Charles Book; daughter, McKenna Book of Commerce; sisters, Lauri (David) Blaine of Social Circle and Cathi (William E.) Book of Commerce, brother, David A. (Melanie) Lacy of Dallas, Texas; sister-in-law, Kristie Lacy of Lilburn; nieces, Hannah Gravitt of Social Circle and Ashlyn D. Lacy of Lilburn; and nephew, Jonathon Book of Athens. A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Blake Carter officiating. The family requests memorials be made to the Cry For Me... No More organization, 3563 Silver Creek Drive, Gainesville GA 30507, www.cryformenomore.com. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Jan. 22, 2015
Addie W. Dills
Died Jan. 17, 2015 Addie W. Dills, 82, of Hoschton, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at Hill Haven Nursing Home. Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late Bee Hawks and Dessie Evelyn Turk Wilbanks.She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Dills; daughter, Debra Pressley of Commerce; sisters, Joyce Fowler of Jefferson and Sue Dalton of Danielsville; brothers, Benney Wilbanks, Wayne Wilbanks and Jarrell Wilbanks, all of Jefferson, and Jimmy Wilbanks of Snellville; grandson, Donald Pressley of Hoschton; granddaughter, Stacey Smith of Commerce; and three greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Jesse Mealor officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Jan. 22, 2015
Ed Dove
Died Jan. 14, 2015 Henry Edward “Ed” Dove, 84, of Lula, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born Feb. 5, 1930, in Lula, he was a son of the late John
Milford and Nonie Abernathy Dove. He was a poultry farmer for a number of years and was a longtime member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Thelma Benton and Billie Hewell. Survivors include wife of six years, Jerolene Jordan Dove; son and daughter-inlaw, Brant and Cindy Dove of Lula; daughter and sonin-law, Sherree and Carl Martin of Istanbul, Turkey; grandchildren, John Dove of Lula, Tiffany Henderson of Jefferson, Weston Martin of Lynchburg, Va.;, Kendall Martin of Clemson, S.C., and Dove Martin of Istanbul, Turkey; great-grandchildren, Cameron Dove of Gainesville and Molly Henderson of Jefferson; sisters, Margie House of Lula and Johnnie Gowder of Lula; and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at Liberty Baptist Church in Lula with the Rev. Chad Buffington, Mr. Dustin Porter and the Rev. John Wayne Abernathy officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Dr. James Hatcher officiating. Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Jan. 22, 2015
Norman Edward Dowdy
Died Jan. 15, 2015 Norman Edward Dowdy, 64, of Hoschton, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. He was the son of the late Bernice and Hazel Parham Dowdy. He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Russell Dowdy. Survivors include his sons, Jonathan (Latasha) Bishop of Commerce and Curtis Dowdy of Iowa; brother Jerry Randall Dowdy of Blairsville; and grandchildren, Trenton Bishop, Brent Bishop, Nathan Dowdy, Wyatt Dowdy and Kyle Porter. Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Williams officiating. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Jan. 22, 2015
Kenneth Royce Floyd
Died Jan. 14, 2015 Kenneth Royce Floyd, 67 of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. He retired as a pipefitter for the Plumber and Steamfitters Local # 72. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Austell and Bertha Maude Jackson Floyd. Survivors include his wife, Linda Freeman Floyd; daughters, Daphe Shaw, Lisa Lovell of Winder and Errin Skinner of Watkinsville; sisters-in-law, Virginia Floyd of Loganville, Susie Huff of Winder and Ann Singleton of Virginia; six grandchildren;
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church food bank is open from 1-3 p.m. 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 is observing a Week of Prayer for Christian Unity through Jan. 25. Dinner and Bible study will be Jan. 21 with dinner in the fellowship hall at 6:15 p.m. and Bible study of the Book of Romans
and one great-grandchild. A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Walston officiating. Memorials may be made to Guardian Angel Personal Care Home, 178 Green St., Winder, GA 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Jan. 22, 2015
Jeannette Sexton Harris
Died Jan. 14, 2015 Jeannette Sexton Harris, 86, of Hoschton and formerly of Marion, N.C.,, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. Survivors include her son, Jimmy Harris of Hoschton; daughter, Shirley Harris Robinson and husband Kenneth of Marietta; grandchildren, Sherri, Natalie and husband Jeremy and Casey; greatgrandchildren Emily, Lizzie, Robin, Matt, Kenney, Tessie and Neely. She is preceded in Harris death by her husband, Marvin Earl Harris; daughter, Janet Lynn Harris; brothers, John Sexton and James Sexton; sisters, Nina Mathis, Frances Whiting, Geneva Webb, Colleen Wright; grandson, Matthew; and granddaughter, Cindi. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Kirksey Funeral Home in Marion, N.C., with the Rev. Phillip Stepp and Jeff Whitmire officiating. Interment followed in the Montford Cove Baptist Church Cemetery. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Jan. 22, 2015
Bobby Leon Hosch
Died Jan. 18, 2015 Bobby Leon Hosch, 83, of Gainesville, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. Born on June 25, 1931, he was a son of the late Isaac Herman Hosch and Odessia Roberts Hosch. He was retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Hosch loved to quail and rabbit hunt and has walked many miles in both Hall and Jackson counties with many of his friends that have gone on before him. He was an avid gardener who loved to share his vegetables with family, friends and neighbors, and loved spending time with his family. He was also preceded in death by his son, Bobby Hosch; and broth-
begins at 7 p.m. Prime Timers Bingo and lunch is at 11:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall on Jan. 30. First Sunday Communion is Feb. 1 and the Women of Faith Valentine celebration is 2:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. “Come Home to Hoschton United Methodist Church where YOU have People.” sss
at Mill Creek High School on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. with programming for all ages. Come experience a church where you and your family will feel at home and make a powerful difference in our community. You can find out more information at www.cpmillcreek.org or facebook.com/cpmillcreek The Rev. James Merritt is lead pastor. sss
Cross Pointe Mill Creek is a church in the community for the community that meets
Arbor Pointe Church, located at 115 Towne Center Parkway in Hoschton, plans to offer
ers, Carl Winfred Hosch, Ottis Hosch and Charles Huel Hosch. Survivors include his loving and dedicated wife of 65 years, Mary Lou Brewer Hosch; son and daughter-inlaw, Gary and Donna Hosch of Athens; daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda and Alvin Bagwell of Gainesville and Cathy and Terry Roper of Hoschton; grandchildren, Darian and Leslie Hosch of Ball, La., Shanda and Alan Farmer of Winder, Casey and Mike Weiner of Cape Coral, Fla., Angela Driver of Warner Robins, Megan Bagwell of Gainesville and Michael Brent Bagwell of Brookton.; great-grandchildren, Kayla, Hannah and Dara Hosch, all of Ball, La., Anna Kate Farmer of Winder, Braxton, Maddox and Makinley Weiner of Cape Coral, Fla., and Briauna Driver of Warner Robins; brother, Garlon Hosch of Gainesville; sisters, Christine Deaton, Martha and Leroy Pass and Virginia Ivey, all of Gainesville; sisters-in-law, Wilma Hosch of Doraville and Barbara Hosch of Athens, Ala.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. Grandson, the Rev. Darian Hosch, officiated. Memorial donations may be made to Mountain View Baptist Church Building Fund. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Jan. 22, 2015
dren, Jeff Pugh of Buford and Amy Elizabeth and James Johnson of Winder; stepchildren, Emily and Ryan Roy and Caine and Cathy Jackson; grandchildren, Ansley Johnson and Aidan Johnson; step grandchildren, Zeb Cain, Xavier Roy and Brooklyn and Harper Jackson; mother and stepfather, Kathleen Pugh Burel and husband, Winston Burel of Sugar Hill; sister, Dawn Pugh Gober of Sugar Hill; brothers and sister-inlaw, George Pugh of Buford and Barry and Cindy Pugh of Suwanee; stepbrother, Ronnie and Bonita Burel of Buford; and stepsister, Judy and Danny Austin of Winder; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Born Nov. 23, 1949, in Buford, he was a 1967 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, where he played basketball, baseball, football and ran track. He retired from General Motors Assembly Plant in Doraville, after 30 years of service and was a member of the U.A.W. Local 10. He also worked at Sears for eight years. He was an active member of the original Sugar Hill Volunteer Fire Department. He was a Mason and member of the Buford Masonic Lodge No. 292 F. & A.M. where he was a former senior deacon. He was a sports enthusiast and was an avid bowler, golfer and Georgia Bulldog football fan. He was a member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church in Sugar Hill. He was preceded in death by his father, George Olton Pugh. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Rex Richards officiating. Interment followed at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford with Masonic graveside service. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association , the Buford Masonic Lodge Widow’s Fund or the Masonic Home for Children in Macon.
Grace L. Murphy
Died Jan. 16, 2015 Grace L. Murphy, 73 of Auburn, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, after an extended illness. No service is planned at this time. Survivors include her daughter, Gail Moore; nieces, Avis Christopher of Auburn, Vickie Christopher and Peggy Sorrells, both of Lawrenceville, Phyllis Stone and Elizabeth Ramey, both of Douglasville and Lisa Love of Ballground; sister, Blanche Seabolt of Milledgeville; and brother, James Frazier. Born in Atlanta, he was a lifelong resident of the area. She was retired from Waffle House and a member of Faith Baptist Church. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford The Paper, Jan. 22, 2015
Michael L. Pugh
Died Jan. 18, 2015 Michael L. Pugh, 65, of Buford, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015. Survivors include his chil-
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John Christopher Skidmore
Died Jan. 13, 2015 John Christopher Skidmore, 62, of Winder, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015. The family held visitation with friends on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966. The Paper, Jan. 22, 2015
Linda Westbrook
Died Jan. 15, 2015 Maria Herlinda “Linda” Westbrook, 57, of Jefferson, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. Born in Monterrey, Mexico, she was a daughter of the late Silvino Guzman and the late Herlinda Guzman. She was a homemaker and a member of Free Chapel in Gainesville. She also volunteered at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Maria Guzman. Survivor include daughters and sons-in-law, Dawn (Phil) Smith of Watkinsville and Kay (Victor) WestbrookContreras of Jefferson; grandson, Kaden Westbrook; siblings, Pedro Guzman, Beatriz Guzman, Janie Borderlon, Maria Elena Guzman, Yolanda Nash, Jose Luis Guzman, Isabel De Los Santos, Maria Esthela Pirkle, Maria del Consuelo Guzman, Charlene Ruth Pedraza, Martha Elva Guzman, Rosa Leeke and Maria Eugenia Guzman; and 48 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Katie Franklin officiating. The burial followed in the Clemons Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Lula. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Jan. 22, 2015
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The times are always changing I remember the night Martin Luther King Jr. was killed. Television was still at the stage that the first news was voiced under a graphic slide stating, “Bulletin.” There were no portable videotape or digital cameras, and it would be later before the first film pictures were dispatched from Memphis. Martin Luther King Jr. would be 86 this week. His contemporaries in the civil rights movement are now old men. It made me think how more and more events that have changed the course of history in my lifetime are quickly becoming events of history books or the material we look up on the Internet. As a teen, I remember hearing a World War I veteran talk about being a doughboy, a member of the Army. We have lost all of our World War I vets, and the number of World War II vets is quickly declining. I heard my mother talk of her hardscrabble upbringing during the Great Depression. Many of her generation are gone and the stories are found primarily in books and on TV history shows. In my lifetime, a president has been assassinated, man has walked on the moon and we have ended racial segregation. I have also seen radical changes in technology going from a dial phone we identified by only the last four digits of the number to a telephone that can call anywhere in the country without a longdistance charge and fits in your pocket. I have seen things come and go. I have seen audio and videotape come into vogue and then become a dinosaur. I have watched televisions go from a giant box to a flat screen. The thing that is amazing is we have the ability to record our own history and sadly are failing to take advantage of it. The use of so-called smartphones has rendered the conversation almost obsolete. I
Harris Blackwood regret, with the early generation camcorders of my era, I failed to record the voices and stories of my parents. While my father didn’t talk much about his early life and military service, I would have tried to learn more about the events that shaped his life. Most people have a device at hand that can record the words and remembrances of those now living. A generation from now, we’ll be trying to recall stories from an earlier time. Few people remaining can tell us about life before electricity and running water. Then, some people like me can remember when TV was a fuzzy black-and-white picture and researching a subject involved using encyclopedias or making a trip to a library. The mature generations that are still with us could easily enlighten today’s youngsters by simply sharing their stories of lives well lived. Telling a story isn’t hard. Just start at childhood and begin from there. Some things that we take for granted could one day be a learning experience for a future generation. My remembrance of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. was hearing he had little children who were about my age. I found it hard to understand why a person would kill someone’s daddy. I hope a future generation will read this and understand this moment in history was a time of change and uncertainty for us all. Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.
EDITOR’S MAILBOX TO THE EDITOR: I don’t like the mockery of our democracy implied by the cartoon of Jan. 15. In a democracy we elect our legislators to exactly do the job of determining the amount of money necessary to run the community and to make sure that money is made available for that. Unless you live on a desert island, you have to accept to participate in paying the bills necessary for operating a modern society. I would prefer to see a cartoon
making fun of those (e.g.the tea party people), who refuse to realize this simple fact. Jens Houken Hoschton
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The legacy of Nashville’s Light Many people have crossed the path of my life but only one crossed it from three different directions. Don Light, one of Nashville’s most admired powerbrokers and star makers, was meant to be part of my life. I said this repeatedly because I encountered him through friends in country music, Southern gospel and NASCAR racing. For almost 30 years, going back to my young college days, he was my friend and mentor. One of the wisest people I ever met. We all meet many people with knowledge, experience and education but the ones who manage to sift all of that into nuggets of memorable wisdom are few. Don Light — by the way, most of his friends like me called him by his first and last name — had the ability to turn experience into wisdom that he willingly shared with others. It was a sad call that came to tell me that my treasured mentor had passed from this world of trial and tribulation at the age of 78. As my longtime friend, Judi Turner, says, “No one throws a funeral like Nashville.” It wasn’t just the memorial
Ronda Rich service I wanted to see but I felt a deep, unexplainable need to be there to finish the book on three decades of friendship. The service was held at the Country Music Hall of Fame, fitting since Don Light was chairman of the Hall of Fame board and served for many years on the board of the Country Music Association. Judi was right. About 200 people gathered for a ceremony hosted by superstar Ray Stevens, probably Don’s second best friend ever, the first having been the legendary Chet Atkins whom Don always called “Chester.” There was incredible music by Daly and Vincent, the Happy Goodman Family Revival, the Issacs and the remarkable harmonies of the Oak Ridge Boys. Grand
Ole Star, Marty Stuart, an unmatched storyteller, Steve Wariner, Bill Gaither and a few others, including Jimmy Buffett via video, spoke. Then, Vince Gill sat down on a stool with guitar in hand, told a Don Light story then sang his classic, “Go, Rest High on That Mountain.” The stories they all told were exactly the man I knew, a gentle man who did not cuss and acted with honor and integrity every moment. They told the same stories in the same way I had talked of him. I looked over at Tink and smiled, thinking, “Now, he’ll know that I don’t embellish.” Even in death, Don Light helped my credibility. When the service ended, Tink said, “Wouldn’t you want people to say those things at your memorial? Every person spoke of his integrity.” Yes. Of course. But while Don Light leaves behind an admirable reputation, he leaves a legacy to those of us touched by his wisdom. I wrote about him in my last book when I told the story of the young singer he discovered but who he could not convince record labels
that the guy was a start. For over three years, they faced repeated rejection. “I knew that one day if we kept trying, we’d find a label executive to say ‘yes,’” he told me. “I knew they couldn’t all be that dumb.” Finally, one gave a tentative, uncertain “yes” but it was enough to launch that artist, Jimmy Buffett, into the highest realms of super stardom. They had plowed through years of rejection to find acceptance. That story and his wisdom became the foundation for a philosophy that has served me well, especially in the book publishing business: It only takes one “yes” to wipe out a thousand “no’s”. If you keep going, you will get that “yes” that you’re looking for. It is a legacy of teaching that Don Light leaves behind and that will serve many people for a long time to come. That’s even more admirable than a remarkable reputation. Ronda Rich is the best-selling author of several books. Sign up for her newsletter at www.rondarich.com. Her column appears weekly.
General assembly is under way On Jan. 12 we began the look at how to update 153rd Legislative Session the 30-year-old Qualof the Georgia General ity Basic Education Assembly. That was the (QBE) school-funding beginning of the 2015-2016 formula created by term, and the 180 memthe General Assembly bers of the Georgia House in 1985. of Representatives were The governor sworn into office. We then Rep. Terry England said he also suggests elected leaders to guide us amending the Constithrough the next two years. Speaker tution of the State of Georgia to creDavid Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) and ate Opportunity School Districts. This Speaker Pro-Tempore Jan Jones (R- model, which has been successful in Milton) both were reelected. other states, would authorize the state Gov. Nathan Deal also held his in- to step in to help rejuvenate failing auguration in the House Chamber that public schools. day, and two days later delivered his In another area of the budget diannual State of the State address in the rectly affecting children, Gov. Deal House Chamber before the joint leg- said he is including more money to imislature, judiciary, special guests and prove the services of the Department the public. of Family and Children Services and During the speech the governor to help the department recruit and talked about the current condition of train foster parents. our state government and his goals for And to help some of the state’s most this year. vulnerable children and their famiHe said the state of our state now is lies, the governor said he hopes to sign strong and getting stronger. More than new legislation this year decriminal319,000 private-sector jobs have been izing the possession of cannabis oil created over the past four years, and legally purchased in other states so the state’s Rainy Day Fund also has that Georgia families with sick chilgrown by 643 percent — from about dren could come back home. To ad$124 million in 2011 to more than $800 dress the larger issue of legal access million now. to the oil in this state, he called for the The governor also outlined continu- establishment of a legislative study ing needs the General Assembly will committee. address in the coming months. Another top priority addressed by At the top of the list is the improve- the governor is the legislature’s need ment of Georgia’s schools. Gov. Deal to address diminishing transportasaid with large funding increases in tion funds. Now that Georgia is the both FY2015 and FY2016, the annual 8th most populated state in the nation, funding level for schools would be at it is critical that we provide a more least $1 billion higher than it was just adequate transportation system and a year earlier. better maintain our roadways and He also called for two education ini- bridges. However, the fuel efficiency tiatives. The first would be an Educa- of vehicles has drastically cut the tion Reform Commission comprised state’s revenue from the excise tax, of legislators, educators and other key which is a per-gallon flat fee on gasostakeholders to study issues such as line to fund transportation projects. increasing access to Georgia’s early- So the legislature will work with Gov. learning programs, recruiting and re- Deal over the next few months to fill taining high quality teachers, and ex- transportation budget gaps. panding school options for Georgia’s Two days after his State of the families. The commission also would State address, Gov. Deal released his
budget proposals. For the amended budget for the current fiscal year, he designated $8.3 million in additional mid-year funding to go directly to local school systems and an additional $35 million in grants to help classrooms across the state gain greater access to broadband Internet. In his proposed budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, he set aside more than $500 million in new funding for Georgia’s K-12 education, including $280 million to help local school systems increase instructional days, eliminate furlough days and enhance teachers’ salaries. I hope to provide you more budget information next week after my colleagues and I review the governor’s recommendations in our Joint Budget Hearings with the Senate. You can watch these hearings and other House action during the session by going to our website at www.house.ga.gov. Please feel free to reach out to me and share your thoughts as we move through this legislative session. I can be reached via email at englandhomeport2@windstream.net or by phone at 404-463-2245. It was 10 years ago this month that I first became your representative in the Georgia House of Representatives, and I am pleased to announce that Speaker David Ralston has reappointed me to continue serving the next two years as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. I thank you for giving me this incredible opportunity. I remain committed to serving you honorably and with distinction. May God bless you and your family and our great State.
State Rep. Terry England represents District 116, which includes most of Barrow County. He serves as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. His address during the session is 245 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334.
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C.H.A.M.P.S. honors first set of Jackson County grads The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Jackson County School System are pleased to announce the completion of the C.H.A.M.P.S. (Choosing Healthy Activities & Methods Promoting Safety) Program. These are the first presentations of this program to be presented to all fifth grade students in Jackson County schools. The three classes were presented to fifth grade students in North Jackson Elementary School, Gum Springs Elementary School, and West Jackson Intermediate Schools. The 12-week program is designed to teach students the importance of making good choices in life, including the choice of friends and other choices that effect their lives. Completion of the program led to their graduation which consisted of students being awarded a certificate of completion, as well as a Georgia Sheriffs’ Association CHAMPS T-shirt. Each school had a student chosen as “CHAMPS Student of the Year.” Chosen as 2014 Session One Students of the Year
CHURCH NEWS Continued from 4A
information on the content, visit basicseries.com. Find out more at www.arborpointe.org or listen to the worship messages from Pastor Brad Greene on iTunes. sss If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, this invitation is for you. Our faith community misses you and is incomplete without you. We want to welcome you home. Please join us at Catholics Returning Home on Monday nights at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch. The session started Monday, Jan. 12, and will be held through March 30, every Monday, from 7:30-9 p.m. in Room 1. Call Robin Johnson at 770330-4105. sss
West Jackson Intermediate School, North Jackson Elementary School and Gum Springs Elementary School fifth graders completed C.H.A.M.P.S.
were: Gum Springs Elementary School – Katie Hitt; North Jackson Elementary School – Caleb Griggs; and West Jackson Intermediate School – Maisy Martin Additionally, every student participated in an essay contest whereby a winner was chosen from each school. 2014 Session One first-place sssay winners
were: Gum Springs Elementary School – Ethan Coghlan ; North Jackson Elementary School – Katelyn Howard ; and West Jackson Intermediate School – Fatima Esmerio Beginning Jan. 26, the C.H.A.M.P.S. Program will be presented to the remaining Jackson County Schools to include Maysville Elementary School, Benton
Elementary School, East Jackson Elementary School and South Jackson Elementary School. This program was developed by the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association and is considered to be one of the most successful programs for this age group. The classes are funded by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
A benefit gospel singing will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Trinity Baptist Church to benefit John Wayne Maddox, a devoted member of the field of gospel music who was hospitalized in September with stage 2 kidney failure and heart failure. He is in need of medical assistance that he can’t afford. He spends most of his ministry helping those in need, so during this time of need the community is coming together to help him The Mitchells along with Divine 3 Ministries will be singing at John’s home church, Trinity Baptist Church, which is located at 1434 Cronic Town Road in Auburn. For more information, contact Jerry Mitchell at 706-353-1977 or 706-202-7957.
Deadline nears for Walter Harrison Scholarship applications Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is currently accepting applications for the Walter Harrison Scholarship, a program sponsored by Georgia’s 41 electric cooperatives. The fund will provide $1,000 scholarships to local students who plan to pursue a postsecondary education in Georgia. The $1,000 Walter Harrison Scholarship can be applied to academic expenses at any accredited two- or four-year university, college or vocational-technical institute in Georgia. Full- or part-time students who apply for the scholarship must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program, a customer of
Jackson EMC or the son or daughter of a customer and a resident of the home served by Jackson EMC. In 2015, Walter Harrison Scholarships will be awarded to nine students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance. Factors for consideration include grade point average, test scores, academic standing, scholastic honors and community involvement. A scholarship committee comprised of EMC directors and managers judge blind applications and select recipients who exceed in these areas and demonstrate a financial need. Created in 1985 by the board of directors of Georgia EMC, the scholarship
pays tribute to the late Walter Harrison, a pioneer in the rural electricity movement and a leader at local, state and national levels in the electric cooperative program. Students interested in applying should contact their high-school guidance/ counselor’s office or visit www. jacksonemc.com/scholarships for an online application and complete details. Completed application packets must be received at Jackson EMC by 5 p.m. on Jan. 28. Since 1985, Georgia’s electric cooperatives have awarded more than $162,000 to students through the Walter Harrison Scholarship program.
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Streak-enders: Hawks use 2nd-half surge to snap Eagles’ 13-game win streak
Charles Phelps The Paper Left: Mill Creek’s Keetone Glover drives for a layup against Collins Hill last Friday. Right: Charles Botchway, who scored a team-high 14 points, attempts a free throw last Friday. Mill Creek won 49-47.
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HOSCHTON – The Mill Creek Hawk boys’ basketball team showed its resolve and determination last Friday against region-foe Collins Hill High School. The Hawks overcame a 14-point deficit twice in the second half en route to a 49-47 come-from-behind win. The victory snapped the Eagles’ 13-game winning streak. Mill Creek’s Charles Botchway scored a team-high 14 points including six points in
a row in the fourth quarter. Davion Clark added 11 points including the go-ahead bucket with 1:14 left in the game (48-47). He added the game’s final point by connecting on a free throw with 29 seconds remaining. Scotty Chadwick added seven points. Five came in the fourth quarter. “We had to move the ball,” Mill Creek head coach Chad Rogers said. “We had a little bit here and there. If we’ll move the ball, we’re hard to play when we move the ball.” The Hawks’ defense allowed only six fourth-quarter points.
“Defensively, we adjusted and did a little bit better job on that. Great team effort. I thought Keetone (Glover) coming off the bench was huge,” Rogers said. “I thought Charles made some big baskets right there going to the rim. We started getting offensive boards. We started playing a little bit more tougher.” The Hawks and Eagles exchanged the lead eight times in the first quarter. The final exchange came when the Eagles took the lead at 11-10 as part of an 11-1 run to finish the opening quarter (20-11).
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BY KYLE FUNDERBURK
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JEFFERSON – Last Friday’s game between Jefferson and Oconee County had everything a spectator could ask for, especially if you were rooting for the Dragons. There was a pretty large comeback, three player ejections, two overtimes and a multitude of exciting moments. In the end, the Dragons stood with their hands raised, beating the Warriors 53-44 in a double- overtime thriller. “It feels good to be because our kids needed this...We finally found out what gives us the best chance to win,” said Jefferson head coach Bolling Dubose. Jefferson had an ugly first quarter as they allowed Oconee County to jump out to a 17-5 lead. The Dragons settled down in the second quarter and didn’t allow the Warriors to pull away, but they still found themselves trailing 25-14 going into halftime. The second half was where the game became interesting. Jefferson had a hot start to the third quarter, cutting the lead to 25-21. The run was ended by two sets of free throws by Oconee County giving them a 29-21 lead. Then a scuffle between players from both teams led to technical foul calls; however, Oconee County’s James Howard continued to be the aggressor which led to his ejection from the game. Both teams made their technical foul shots and Oconee County held a 3123 lead heading into the fourth quarter. With one of Oconee County’s starters off the floor, the Dragons continued fighting back, cutting the deficit slowly. Then, Chris Nable made a shot to tie the game at 40-40 and sent the game into overtime. “We never got away from the game plan, even when we were down,” Dubose said. “We were down by 12 at the end of the first quarter. We outscored them by a few points in the second and I think we made some really big plays late in the game that gave us a chance to tie it back up.” The first overtime was low-scoring as each team scored two points.
The second overtime was where the Dragons finally gained the lead. After a Warriors’ free throw, Hunter Thompson scored four straight points for the Dragons and Roc Young added one more to take a 47-43 lead. Then, an Oconee County player fouled out but didn’t leave the floor, which resulted with a technical foul against the Warriors. Thompson went to the line and made both shots to extend the Dragons’ lead to 49-44. He finished the game with 15 points including 14 in the second half and overtime. “In the second half and overtime, Thompson really stepped it up. He did a good job picking his spots to drive and made some big free throws,” Dubose said. Another scuffle between players led to more ejections. Oconee County’s Andrew Shuford intentionally fouled Nable to stop the clock, but he continued to hold on until Nable went to the floor, leading to his ejection. Nable was ejected for retaliating. That sent Jonathan Ray to the line, where he made both of his shots to seal the game for the Dragons. Lady Dragons 52, Lady Warriors 45 With Abbie Franklin having somewhat of an off night, McKenzie Tyner and Lauren Wagner came off the bench and picked up the slack for the Lady Dragons. Tyner led the game with 14 points. Wagner added 12 points and Franklin pitched-in with 10 in the Lady Dragons’ victory. Jefferson was poised to take the game over in the beginning when Tyner put them ahead 7-3 halfway through the first quarter. However, the Lady Warriors went on a 6-1 run and ended the quarter with a buzzerbeating 3-pointer to take a 9-8 lead. Their run continued to start the second quarter, but Tyner tied the game with a 3-pointer (11-11). The lead went back and forth until the Lady Dragons went on a 7-0 run to take a 29-24
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OT THRILLER: Dragons down Warriors in 2OT for much needed win
Doug Chellew The Paper Jefferson’s Hunter Thompson goes to the basket for a layup against Oconee County last Saturday.
The Hawks outscored the Eagles 12-7 in the second quarter to cut the deficit to four points (27-23) at halftime. The Eagles started the second half with two quick scores and extended the lead back to eight points at 31-23. Clark stopped the bleeding as he connected for two points, but the Eagles extended the lead all the way 39-25 behind an 8-0 run halfway through the quarter. The Hawks rallied with an 8-2 run of their
COMMERCE – East Jackson Eagle head coach David Boyd said last Friday that the 2014-15 Morgan County Bulldogs team might be the best team he has ever gone up against. That’s hard to argue against. The Bulldogs shot 68 percent from the field on their way to a 59-point road win against the East Jackson Eagles ,100-41, behind 30 points from star point guard Tookie Brown. Deshaven Reynolds added 19 points for the Bulldogs and Jermaine Alexander helped his way to 16 points. East Jackson freshman guard Drue Drinnon showed flashes of brilliance in the first half, but the devious Drinnon struggled in the second half, leading to his departure via foulout early on in the fourth quarter. Drinnon finished the contest with 18 points on seven of 10 shooting and 3-for-4 from three-point range. Drinnon managed only four shot attempts in the second half and made only one basket before fouling out. “They did a good job of double-teaming me in the second half,” Drinnon said. “I couldn’t get a shot off. “Morgan has a lot more athletes than we do. They outplayed us tonight, hands down.” The game started off very promising for the Eagles as Devonte Tuggle grabbed the defensive board and dished it off at the other end to Sydney Henderson for the easy bucket to give East Jackson a 2-0 lead. The Bulldogs answered with two quick buckets to put them on top for the first time, 4-2. Drinnon regained the lead for the Eagles
as he buried a 3-pointer (5-4). After another easy score for Morgan, Drinnon took the ball coast to coast, getting past Brown for a hard- fought layup to go up 7-6. After a missed shot by Morgan, Drinnon called his own number again, drilling another 3-pointer to go up 10-6. Later in first quarter, down 12-10, Drinnon found his way to the basket one more time to tie the game at 12-12. With seconds remaining in the first quarter and the Bulldogs up by two, Brown connected on a long 3-pointer attempt to give Morgan County a 17-12 lead going into the second quarter. Drinnon connected on all four of his shot attempts in the first, giving him a game-high 10 first-quarter points. Halfway through the second, the Eagles found themselves down nine points, but Drinnon found his way to the basket to cut the deficit to seven. The Eagles trailed by nine again when Drinnon caught a pass from Tuggle and buried a 3-pointer to cut the lead to six with five minutes remaining in the quarter. Later, Henderson knocked down a midrange jump shot to cut the lead to one, 29-28, but with four turnovers in the remaining three minutes, the Eagles found themselves down nine with just seconds remaining. Brown connected on another 3-pointer as time expired to give the Bulldogs a 12-point lead going into halftime. Drinnon and Brown had 15 points each at halftime. Seven Bulldogs scored in the third quarter
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Lady Dragons finish 2nd in Dalton; Panthers, Tigers fight hard at Tallulah Falls BY CHARLES PHELPS
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The Jefferson Lady Swim Dragons finished in second place with 169 points at the North Georgia Regional Championship in Dalton last Saturday. Junior Camille Porter finished first in the 50 and 100-yard freestyle race. She also dropped her times in each event. Freshman Haley Bartoletta dropped time en route to winning the 200-yard individual medley race. She also finished second in the 100-yard butterfly. Freshman Addison Kelly won the diving event in just her third attempt. She also qualified for the state swimming and diving meet. Sophomore Sara Rogers also qualified for state in diving over the weekend in Athens. The girls 200 and 400-yard relay teams dropped times in each event, respectively. The boys’ swim team finished in fifth place and qualified for its first state relay. Jacob Musgrove, CJ Guzman, Cole Holbrook and Nic Aquila comprise the state-qualifying relay team. They also dropped their relay time to qualify for state. The Commerce Lady Tigers competed at Tallulah Falls High School last Saturday and finished in third place with 248 points. They took first place in the 200-yard med-
ley relay race. Ashley Harold, Kendall Moon, Kate Massey and Anna Caroline Hardy comprised the winning team. They also won the 200-yard freestyle relay race. Massey racked-up two individual wins, the 500-yard freestyle and 100-yard breaststroke. Hardy won the 200-yard individual medley race and finished second to Massey in the 100-yard breaststroke. Moon finished second to Hardy in the 200yard individual medley and fourth behind Massey and Hardy in the 100-yard breaststroke. Harold and Jessie Pritchett finished third and fourth, respectively, in the 50-yard freestyle race. The Jackson County Lady Panthers finished in fifth place at Tallulah Falls with 142 points. They were led by the Reinhardt sisters, Devon and Haley. They took first and second place in the 100-yard backstroke race (Haley, first; Devon, second). Haley finished second in the 200-yard freestyle race, while Devon took third place. The Lady Panther relay teams finished in fifth and sixth place. Chase Reinhardt scored the lone points for the boys’ squad in the 50-yard freestyle race.
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Dragons, Tigers win state duals title
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 Jefferson Dragons compete at home Friday and Saturday against Rabun County and Apalachee High School. Mill Creek plays at region-rival Peachtree Ridge on Friday night. Also playing Friday night is Jackson County. They host Morgan County. East Jackson travels to Elbert County on Friday night Commerce travels to Athens Christian for a Saturday showdown.
The Jefferson Dragons’ wrestling program notched its 14th straight state team duals championship in Macon last Saturday. It was the first in Class AAA. They defeated McNair, Rockmart and Spencer before dispatching Sonoraville 51-22 in the finals. The Commerce Tigers notched its second straight state team duals championship, defeating Mt. Zion-Carroll 5424 in the finals.
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Wire-to-wire victory: Panthers cruise past Patriots at home Lady Panthers dominate behind Love’s 33 points BY CHARLES PHELPS
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JEFFERSON – In what looked like an easy victory early in the third quarter, the Jackson County Panthers had to stave-off a late Oglethorpe County Patriots’ rally to pick up a 65-56 victory on Saturday. Joel Ellis led the Panthers’ scoring with 19 points including six in the fourth quarter. Malique Wade had eight fourth-quarter points en route to a 17-point performance. The Panthers never trailed in the wire-towire win and also snapped a seven-game losing streak. The Panthers jumped out to a 10-3 lead and led by eight points, 18-10, to end the first quarter. They came out with more offensive firepower in the second quarter, starting with a 6-0 scoring run. They outscored the Patriots 17-10 in the second quarter and held a 35-20 lead at halftime. They built their lead to as much as 18 points in the third quarter (41-23), but the Patriots trimmed it down to 13 (45-32) after finishing the quarter with a 9-4 run. The Panthers snagged two quick baskets in the fourth quarter and built a 15-point lead, 51-36. But, the game was from over. The Patriots rattled off a 10-0 run halfway through the quarter, cutting the Panthers’ lead down to 51-46. Wade ended the Patriots’ run when he connected on a pair of free throws. He added another basket and the Panthers’ lead grew
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including nine from Brown, who led all scorers in the third on their way to 24 third-quarter points. Drinnon struggled in the third as he was swarmed by the Bulldogs’ defense. The Eagles scored just 10 points in the third and found themselves down 64-38 headed into the fourth quarter. “We had to send three guys at Drinnon the entire second half,” Brown said. “He is their best player and we needed to get the ball out of his hands. “We did a great job of slowing him down in the third quarter with a lot of on-ball pressure.” Just three minutes into the fourth quarter, Drinnon fouled out. The Eagles made just one field goal in the fourth quarter, shooting just 11 percent from the field. Brown added another six points in the fourth to give the Bulldogs 36 for the quarter. Morgan County scored 60 points in the second half to East Jackson’s 13, to give the Eagles its biggest loss of the season. This was the second time the Bulldogs scored over 100 points on the Eagles this year. “They dominated the game and completely out played us tonight,” Boyd said. “We didn’t convert or play good defense in the second half. Give all the credit to Morgan County. They are a phenomenal basketball team.” Boyd added his squad needs to stay the course and finish games to continue to build on the year as the season continues. Lady Bulldogs 61, Lady Eagles 31 In what started off as a fantastic game for East Jackson, which saw them shoot from over 50 percent from the field in the first half, came to a screeching halt in the second half. The Lady Eagles were outscored 38-10 in the final two quarters and lost by 30 points. “We just fell apart in the second half,” East Jackson head coach Matthew Gibbs stated. “We had way too many turnovers and I felt as if the officiating changed significantly in the second half, but I don’t blame that for the outcome of the game.” The first quarter went well as the Lady Eagles found them-
back to nine, 55-46. The Patriots cut the lead down to seven points two separate times (57-50, 59-52) before Ellis and Wade hit the Panthers’ final two buckets to put the game away. Lady Panthers 68, Lady Patriots 39 Jackson County sophomore Brianna Love scored 33 points including 17 points in second half, 14 in the third quarter in the Lady Panthers’ dominating performance over the Lady Patriots. Ashlynn Loudermilk scored 12 points including eight in the third quarter. The Lady Panthers scored 20 points in the opening quarter en route to a 20-5 lead as the second quarter began. They extended their lead to 32-16 at halftime and once the buzzer sounded to end the third quarter, they carried a 28-point lead into the final quarter, 54-26. Love connected for two 3-pointers in the Lady Panthers’ 22-point quarter. The lead went to 31 points (57-26) when Love connected for another 3-pointer to start the final quarter. It was her final basket of the game. Junior Kelsey Gooch scored five points in the fourth quarter. Sophomores Skyyla Strickland and Logan Cook scored three points each to finish the Lady Panthers’ scoring.
11 points early in the fourth quarter, but the Lady Warriors fought back. With the lead at 50-40, Jefferson surrendered a 5-0 run to slim the margin to 50-45 with less than 25 seconds left to play. Franklin managed to break the Warriors’ press defense and Tyner was fouled after receiving the pass, putting her on the freethrow line, where she made both shots to put the game away. “I think Oconee took advantage of anything we gave them,” Gibson said. “If we left someone open, they made the shot. If we turned it over, they did a good job in transition.”
selves down just two points with eight seconds remaining, but a costly turnover allowed the Lady Bulldogs to get a much-needed layup and a four-point lead (18-14) going into the second quarter. Both teams struggled to make shots in the second quarter. The Lady Eagles managed only three of eight shooting from the field in the second, but outscored the Lady Bulldogs 7-5 to cut the lead to two at halftime, 23-21. Libbi Lance went 3-for-3 from the field to lead East Jackson with seven points at the break. Morgan County’s Pumpkin Brown led the way with 11 first-half points. The third quarter was rattled with turnovers and missed shots for the Lady Eagles. They managed only one field goal and shot just 12 percent from the field. They were outscored 18-3 in the quarter with their only made shot coming on a Lance 3-pointer. The fourth quarter saw East Jackson go 0-for-6 from the field, but they made seven free throws. Morgan County scored 20 points in the final quarter to seal the deal. Brown finished with 21 points, while Lance finished with 10 points, respectively. Anneka Cozzens added seven points and eight rebounds for the Lady Eagles as well.
Doug Chellew The Paper Jackson County’s Malique Wade dribbles past an Oglethorpe County defender last Saturday.
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own and cut the deficit to eight points (41-33) headed into the final quarter. After surrendering an early basket, the Hawks’ defense came alive and Botchway rattled off six-consecutive points to cut the Eagles’ lead to 43-41. After a free throw and a basket from Collins Hill, Chadwick drained a 3-pointer to pull Mill Creek back to within two points of the lead, 46-44. Collins Hill missed a free throw with two minutes left in the game and Miles Riley made them pay for it as he tied the game at 46-46 with 1:48 left to play. Collins Hill hit one of two free throws with 1:28 left and regained control of the game at 47-46. After Clark hit the go-ahead basket for the Hawks, the Eagles missed a go-ahead shot and Clark came down with the rebound and was immediately fouled. He made the first of the two free throws. The Eagles snagged the rebound when the second attempt missed; however, as they drove to the basket at the other end for another go-ahead basket opportunity, they were called for a charge. They had one more opportunity as they snagged the inbounds pass away from the Hawks and were fouled. The free throw missed and Mill Creek snagged the rebound to seal the two-point victory.
three quarters including one first-half point. Mill Creek’s Meredith Schulte scored a team-high 11 points, seven coming in the second half. Tatum Ragsdale added nine points, seven in the second half as well. Madison Phillips added six points. Schulte scored the first four points of the game and Phillips closed out the first quarter with bucket of her own as the Lady Hawks held an 8-0 lead going into the second quarter. After the Lady Eagles connected for one free throw, Ragsdale and Phillips scored baskets and Anna Basille added her lone bucket of the game to send the Lady Hawks to a 14-1 lead at halftime. The Lady Hawks continued to roll in the third quarter as they outscored the Lady Eagles 13-7 en route to a 27-8 lead going into the final quarter. Five Lady Hawks scored in the third quarter. The Lady Hawks added 11 points in the final quarter. Schulte and Ragsdale score four points each in the final quarter.
Lady Hawks 38, Lady Eagles 17 The Lady Hawks dominated from tip-off to the final buzzer. Defensively, they gave up only eight points through the first
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Leadership Jackson donates toward ESP and plans for Camp Wellspring’s future By LEANNE AKIN
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Extra Special People (ESP), a Watkinsville-based non-profit that provides programs for children and young people with special needs in nine Northeast Georgia counties, including Clarke, Banks, Barrow, Jackson and Madison, will soon be turning some of its focus toward Wellspring Camp in Jackson County and Leadership Jackson will be assisting. ESP purchased the Wellspring Camp property which is located on Lindsay Lane in Jefferson and closed the deal on Dec. 17. A new 501-c-3 will be established under the current ESP umbrella. “There will be a separate account for the Jackson County property,” said ESP executive director Whitaker, who shared the future vision for the camp with members of the Leadership Jackson class which had Wellspring Camp as its project. “ESP provides children with developmental disabilities the gifts of acceptance, hope, and the opportunity to thrive through recreational therapy, community involvement and the arts,” says Whitaker. “ESP provides more than just programs, but a way of life. Unfortunately we can serve a very limited number of local children and families due to lack of space; for every two children ESP serves, one child must be turned away.” To expand its services, ESP is conducting a $3.4 million, threeyear capital campaign to build a new facility in the Watkinsville area. Plans call for a fully-accessible facility with classrooms, recreation areas, a swimming pool, kitchen and bathrooms designed for disabilities and wheelchairs and rooms for physical therapy equipment, sensory therapy and
accessible technology. With the availability of Wellspring Camp, which was founded and owned by Josh and Tammy Griffin, ESP is now updating its strategic plan to include the Jackson County camp in its future offerings. The formal announcement of the acquisition of the facility is forthcoming in conjunction with a major ESP fundraising event. “In the future, we will be coming here to camp rather than going to Camp Twin Lakes,” said Whitaker. Founded in 1986, ESP serves children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Autism, Asperger’s, fetal alcohol syndrome, spina bifida and many behavioral problems through program such as after-school activities and summer camp, while also providing therapy and activities for their families. A number of Jackson County families are involved with ESP and more are now connecting with ESP for participation in offerings in Watkinsville. In preparation for what is on the horizon, Michael and Brianne Baine, longtime supporters of ESP, are now part of the ESP staff are moving onto the Wellspring Camp from Athens to serve as the property management team. The Baines have seven children who are homeschooled and will be part of the effort. Once the Watkinsville capital campaign wraps up, the spotlight will turn to Wellspring Camp. No decision had been made whether than Wellspring name will be retained. “This is new territory for us,” said Whitaker. “We will be putting together a plan for the property.” While the property will be used in the meantime for outdoor excursions including fishing, bonfires and day outings and dances in the
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Sharing the vision for Extra Special People in Jackson County are alumni members of Leadership Jackson who presented a check for $17,000 for the camp which is benefiting from last April’s Tug of Love held at Crow’s Lake and other fundraising. Leadership Jackson alumnus Mike Faulkner with property manager Brianne Baine, ESP director Laura Whitaker, and Leadership Jackson alumni Jackson County Sheriff Janis Magnum, Ross Kesterson and Paul Brown with Jack the dog, who belongs to Wellspring Camp founders Josh and Tammy Griffin. ESP acquired the Wellspring property in December. conference center, the vision is to add more cabins so that 70 campers and 45 staffers who now camp at Camp Twin Lakes can utilize the Jackson County property. “We want to expand to have more space for kids,” said Whitaker. “We want to know what we can do to reach out to the community. This is a big gift and an honor; it’s a God thing” as she noted the connections which brought the Wellspring Camp property to ESP. “This was not in our plan but when our board walked foot on the property, it was meant to be.” The Watkinsville project was scaled back from a 25,000-squarefoot facility to 13,500 square feet to still accommodate the after-school
Hundreds of pieces of artwork featured in weekend’s juried show ‘Not Your Run of the Mill’ art show inside Sell Mill to showcase structure’s heritage and talent By LEANNE AKIN
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More than 200 pieces of art will be on display at the “Not Your Run of the Mill” juried art show being held inside the historic Sell Mill in Hoschton this Saturday and Sunday. Nancy Rhodes, who is coordinating the show for the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council’s (HHAC) H’Artist Open Studio group, says said the venue inside the mill, a Jackson Country historical and heritage site, pays tribute to the organization’s focus on art as well as the community’s rich heritage. The art show will feature seven categories: landscape/still life, pottery/3D, mixed media, jewelry, photography, portrait/figure and wildlife. The show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday and will not be limited simply to viewing the variety of artwork entered by artists – both local and from out of state. The Best of Show prize, sponsored by Higher Grounds Coffee House, will pay out a $250 cash prize. The People’s Choice award, sponsored by Adornare Salon, is $150. First place in seven categories will pay $100 with second, third and honorable mention receiving ribbons. Other sponsors include Howard Hardaway State Farm, Paul Maney, Funari Realty, Braselton Antique Mall and Phil-Mart Transportation. Two additional sponsors can be added. Awards will be announced at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Rhodes said the planning for the show has introduced the H’Artist Open Studio group to others in the community who share their love of creating artwork. She and other open studio members hope the show also connects the group with more participants to their Monday sessions which are held in the fellowship hall of Hoschton United Methodist Church. The hall is transformed into an art studio for much of the day starting at 10 a.m. This weekend’s art show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday and will not be limited simply to viewing the variety of artwork. Show-goers will be invited to try their hand at art through interactive experiences – from Budda board to zentangle. “This will be an opportunity for people to
Sell Mill, captured in this previous HHAC photo contest entry submission, will be the site of this weekend’s juried art show. visit the mill and come inside if they have never seen this piece of history,” said Rhodes of the opportunity to mill around and see the art on display while also learning more about the history of the mill itself. Guests will also be able to enjoy hot beverages. It was Rhodes’ idea to incorporate the art show inside Sell Mill which is located in the Jackson Trail Road park operated by the Jackson County Parks & Rec Department. “[Recreation director] Ricky Sanders has been really helpful in helping us. He has gone above and beyond,” said Rhodes, who notes the unique name for the art show, “Not Your Run of the Mill” was the idea of open studio member Susan Gwaltney. The postcard invitation for the art show features the creations of several open studio members including Rhodes and Gwaltney as well as Linda Tilden, Heyward Barnett, Carol Tanner and Gail Partain. Other members include Sandy Kernen, Mary Hall, Lynn Page, Viviana Navarrete and Sandra Stephens. To learn more, you can join in on Monday open art sessions in the fellowship hall of Hoschton Methodist Church. You can also call Rhodes at 404-444-0072 or stop by the art show and talk with an open studio member.
programming and other activities but the camping aspects will now focus on the Jackson County property. “This is such a beautiful property; in the future, the majority of our camping will be here,” said Whitaker. “Pulling Together for Camp Wellspring” and “Tug of Love” were among the fundraising efforts of Leadership Jackson which generated the $17,000 which alumni members presented to Whitaker on Jan. 13. Members of Leadership Jackson are considering a partnership with ESP to plan another “Tug of Love” event which could serve as a fundraiser and an introduction of the community to ESP’s future goals
for the Camp Wellspring site. “It will be good to be a part of your community,” said Whitaker, who noted that a subcommittee of Jackson County volunteers will be formed to assist ESP. “Many people have no experience with youth with special needs. I call it ‘crossing the bridge’ when you have that first opportunity to touch the life of one of these special children that we serve.” For information on Extra Special People, call 706-769-9333 or go to www.extraspecialpeople.com. For information on how to help sponsor, enter a team or volunteer to assist the Leadership Jackson alumni, call Ross Kesterson at 706-614-3411 or email ross@restore-pros.com
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Piedmont CASA volunteer training. Be the difference in a foster child’s life by speaking for their needs. Volunteers are needed for the important work of making sure the needs of foster children are met in the court system, school and other areas of their lives. Training is 30 hours and is free. The next class begins Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Episcopal Church, St. Anthony’s Drive in Winder. Anyone can come to this first session to see if this is right for them with no obligation to continue the training. Visit www.Piedmontcasa.org or call 706-387-6375. Lift up a child’s voice. A child’s life. Chamber of Commerce annual awards banquet. Boots and Bling will be the theme of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce’s awards banquet set for Thursday, Jan. 22. The black tie optional premier chamber event will host Jackson County’s finest and celebrate the accomplishments of 2014 and set the standards for a successful year to come. The banquet will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the Jefferson Civic Center. Awards to be presented at the banquet will include Ambassador of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and the William H. Booth Award. Platinum sponsor for the evening is Jackson Electric Membership Corporation with Georgia Power and Precision Planning as gold sponsors. For tickets, contact the Chamber office at 706-3870300 or visit www.jacksoncountyga.com New center open house. Sunshine Early Learning Center will be hosting on open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, in advance of the Feb. 2 grand opening. Sunshine Early Learning Center, located at 3955 Highway 53 in Hoschton, will serve infants through school age with before and after school programs. Visit www.sunshinegeorgia.org. Call 706-6840775. Winter WineFest. Winter Winefest at the Crawford W. Long Museum will be Saturday, Jan. 24. The fundraiser is sponsored by the Jefferson Downtown Development Authority. A variety of wines will be available for your tasting pleasure as well as fruits, cheeses and desserts from Ferranti’s Cakery. Your ticket purchase also enters your name in a drawing for the grand prize of a night’s stay in the penthouse at Bright’s Creek in Mill Spring, N.C., and a round of golf for four. Tickets are $25 per
person or $40 per couple. For ticket information, call 706-367-5714. Tickets can be purchased at the CWL Museum. Mentoring training. Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring is offering new mentor training opportunities on Jan. 27 from 9-10:15 a.m. at Jackson EMC’s Public Training Room located at 850 Commerce Road in Jefferson. Lindsay’s Legacy serves Jackson County, Jefferson City and Commerce City School Systems by providing caring adult role models who are trained, background checked and prepared for mentoring students in local schools. Lindsay’s Legacy mentors spend 30 minutes each week, during the school day, to encourage and build a mentoring relationship with their selected student. For more information about becoming a mentor, visit the website at www.LindsayLegacyMentoring.org Hoschton Women’s Civic Club. The January meeting of the Hoschton Women’s Civic Club will be held Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hoschton Depot. Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly will be presenting a program on the state of the city. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dates for other upcoming Hoschton Women’s Civic Club meetings are Feb.24, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 22 and Oct. 27. United Way annual meeting and awards banquet. The Board of Directors of the United Way of Northeast Georgia will host its annual meeting and awards banquet on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Athens Country Club. The reception with cash bar begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6. Tickets are $30 and available with RSVP to 706-5435254 or marketing@unitedwaynega.org. Live United: Support the United Way. See more at www.unitedwaynega.org WJIS Shadow Shuffle 5K. The West Jackson Intermediate School Shadow Shuffle 5K will be held on Saturday, Jan 31. The funds raised will assist in the purchase of instructional materials for WJIS students and teachers. Sponsors are being sought and participants can register for the 5K. Sponsorships range from $25 and sponsors can send financial support to WJIS ATTN: Shadow Shuffle , 391 East Jefferson St., Hoschton, GA 30548. Signup at www. runnersfit.com/shadowshuffle5k.html See HAPPENINGS, 4B
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The Jefferson Community Theatre cast of “Biloxi Blues” -– From L-R: Jacob Rosenberger as Don Carney, Dylan Gearin as Joseph Wykowski, William Martin as Sgt. Toomey, Olivia Smith as Daisy Hannigan, John Aquino as Eugene Jerome, Kathy Wortham as Rowena, Ethan Strong as James Hennessey, Brian Willis as Roy Selridge and Alex Dye as Arnold Epstein.
Jefferson Community Theatre’s ‘Biloxi Blues’ showcased young talent
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“Man, it’s hot. It’s like Africa hot. Tarzan couldn’t take this kind of hot,” said Eugene Jerome, one of the young Army recruits who had just arrived in Biloxi, Miss., during the sweltering summer for boot camp. Last weekend’s Jefferson Community Theatre production of Neil Simon’s “Biloxi Blues” was a huge success for the cast, crew and those who had the pleasure of watching it. It took place in the performing arts center at Jefferson High School. The play was about a group of young army recruits trying to survive boot camp during World War II and constantly dealing with being under the watchful eye of their obnoxious supervisor, Sgt. Merwin J. Toomey. The young men who performed in the play are all in high school, which was quite impressive due to their prowess on the stage — John Aquino as Eugene Jerome, Alex Dye as Arnold Epstein, Dylan Gearin as Joseph Wykowski, William Martin as Sgt. Toomey, Jacob Rosenberger as Don Carney, Olivia Smith as Daisy Hannigan, Ethan Strong as James Hennessey, Brian Willis as Roy Selridge, Kathy Wortham as Rowena, as well as Kaylan Hopewell and Kendall Matthews as USO girls. Keith Johnson, show director and vice chairman of the Board of Directors for Jefferson Community Theatre, said he could not agree more that the cast was impressive despite many of their young ages. “The actors and crew have worked very hard to bring the best performance possible,” said Johnson. Johnson directed “Brighton Beach Memoirs” two years ago and said he knew in the back of his mind he wanted to eventually direct “Biloxi Blues,” which is actually the second show in playwright Simon’s trilogy; “Broadway Bound” concluded said trilogy. Johnson said that the timing of “Biloxi Blues” was perfect because not much time has passed. His desire was for John Aquino, who portrayed Eugene Jerome in “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” to play him again in Biloxi Blues. “I wanted John to have the opportunity to portray Eugene at least one more time, and maybe twice if he
is willing, before he graduates from high school next year,” said Johnson. Alex Dye, who portrayed the skittish Arnold Epstein, was also an actor in Brighton Beach —he played Stanley, Eugene’s brother who was not in “Biloxi Blues.” Stanley actually reappears in Broadway Bound, as do most of the characters from the first play. Johnson hopes that the original cast will reprise their roles in the final play of the trilogy. It was the first time for the other cast members to appear in one of Neil Simon’s plays, and they truly did a fantastic job showing the audience what it was like to be a soldier during World War II. Each one of the character’s personalities were perfectly portrayed by the actors—Private Joseph Wykowski and Roy Selridge’s and their confidence, Private Don Carney and his witty and sarcastic comments, and Rowena and her sultry demeanor, to name a few. The acting was laudable, as well as the staging and costumes. The props and set made the audience feel like they were transported back in time to World War II while the costumes were very realistic and accurate. Sherry Aquino was the costume and props mistress for this show, as well as several other shows in the past. Her son, John, who portrayed Eugene Jerome, is the one who can be thanked for her involvement in theater. Mike Aquino, Sherry’s husband and John’s father served as assistant director for the first time. He was also the set designer. Aquino and Johnson worked well together. Diana Norton-Bagwell served as the producer and playbill designer while Wendy Oesterle was the stage manager and Jay Holl was the lighting designer. Other crew members included assistant stage managers Jeanna Atchley and Kaylan Hopewell, lights and sound helpers Kendall Matthews, Jennifer Dolezal, Kathryn Hopewell and Tommy Hopewell, and set crew members Jennifer Dolezal, Kathryn Hopewell, Tommy Hopewell and Amy Perella. Rick Bennett made the sound effects possible while Steven Carroll was in charge of poster design. The Girl Scouts of Jackson County sold concessions for the guests to enjoy.
The JCT also gave a special thanks to United States Army Sgt. Johnmicheal French from the Commerce recruiting office for offering the actors insight about proper army lingo and stances as well as stylist Misti Elrod for giving the boys their real military haircuts. “’Biloxi Blues’ is a story about love, lust and war,” said producer Norton-Bagwell. “On behalf of our cast and crew, we dedicate this production to our veterans. Thank you for protecting our freedom. Without it, we could not be here today, doing this. Thank you.” Sponsors included Broadway Arts Center, Crawford W. Long Museum, Joel Harbin Allstate Insurance, Jackson EMC, Jefferson Tire & Battery, Newell Orthodontics, Advocare’s Doug & Theresa Turco, Swirlee’s Frozen Yogurt and Trinity Tire & Auto. The following businesses donated time, products or services to this particular production: Auction Ventures, Ferranti’s Cakery, U.S. Army’s SFC French, Jefferson Civic Center, Wahsega 4-H Camp, and Wilco Printing. For more information about the Jefferson Community Theatre, call the Main Street Jefferson office at 706367-5714 or visit www.jeffersoncommunitytheatre.com.
Friends of the Library member drive/appreciation. The 2015 Friends of the BraseltonWest Jackson Library membership drive/ member appreciation event is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. at Country Inn & Suites in Braselton. Georgia author Victoria Wilcox will present the program on her family’s Hollywood connection where one of her relatives starred in “B” Westerns alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest stars and share information about her restoration of the Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House Museum in Fayetteville and the connection between Doc Holliday, Margaret Mitchell and Gone With the Wind. Optional dress for the evening will be blue jeans, plaid shirts, boots, hats, bolos, etc. R.S.V.P. appreciated, but not required (friendsbwjlibrary@gmail.com). Call Dan Aldridge at 678-756-8136. Day of Encouragement. A Day of Encouragement will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, in the Colleen Williams Theater of the Winder Cultural Arts Center, located at 105 Athens St., in Winder. Sponsored by Encouraging Today’s Women, the free event for all women includes haircuts, refreshments, door prizes, a safety class led by Detective Sgt. Rachel Love with the Winder Police Department, special music and praise dance and words of encouragement from Cheryl and Annie Tabler. Each lady attending is asked to bring one personal hygiene item, For more information, contact Annette Herndon at 770-868-9847. CASA training in Hall/Dawson. This year, more than 400,000 foster children in
America will need a CASA volunteer. Join the Hall-Dawson CASA Program to help lift up the voice of every abused and neglected child. Volunteer training begins Feb. 3. Call 770-531-1964. Chocolate Walk. Downtown businesses will host a delectably unique opportunity for patrons and their valentines by hosting its inaugural “Chocolate Walk” on Thursday, Feb. 5. Braselton’s Downtown Office will host the fun promotion. Patrons are asked to stop by its office between 4-6 p.m. for a bag and map. Then stroll to the quaint nearby shops for discounts, chocolate, coupons and more chocolate You will be treated while you shop. Reservations are being taken at www.DowntownBraseltonChocolateWalk2015.eventbrite. com or call 706-684-0369. HeART for Children, Heart for Chocolate Gala. Piedmont CASA is hosting its fundraiser event on Feb. 7 at the Braselton-Stover House. Sponsorships are available and tickets are $55. Enjoy a buffet dinner by Cornbread & Caviar, chocolate creations by local bakers, dance music by Line 6, a silent and live auction as well as a showcase of children’s art. Call Annette Bates at 706-387-6375 or buy tickets at www. PiedmontCasa. org. 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. 11-16 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.
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Stop trying to repair rift since there is nothing to do Dear Carolyn: I have a long story and I need outside input. I’ve gone to family, friends, etc. — no one knows what to tell me. My older sister stopped speaking to me a year and a half ago. It all started because I asked her to come over earlier than she planned for me to do a practice run on her hair and makeup for her wedding. When I asked her to come over early she told me forget it. That was one of the last times we spoke. Prior to this, we were very close. I was her maid of honor and I was thrilled. She had gotten a higherpaying job a few months prior to that incident and, in hindsight, that’s where I see her pulling away. It was almost as if she was looking for a reason to hate me. A week after she stopped speaking to me, I was replaced as maid of honor by her friend who just happens to be a doctor. My whole
had when I was 18 (I’m mid20s now). This is still killing me. What do I do? I’ve approached her, I’ve apologized, I’ve done it all. — A Sad Sister
Carolyn Hax family was invited except me. I then realized I was not allowed in her life anymore. I sobbed and pretty much have been crying since it happened. I asked her what I did and I told her how sorry I was for whatever it was. She told me she just didn’t want me in her life. I now am getting married this summer. I don’t want her anywhere near me, but I am so heartbroken still that she wants nothing to do with me. Her reasons just seem illogical. She told me I said mean things to her and brought up an argument we
No one knows what to tell you because there’s nothing you can do. That is usually the point in situations like this — which are more common than you might think — where someone cuts another person off seemingly out of the blue. It is a statement: “I am in complete control here.” Sometimes, making that statement is a victory, for example, when an abuse victim stands up to an abuser. Seizing control of one’s own life and emotions and denying the abuser any further access is a triumph. Sometimes, though, it’s a form of abuse unto itself, say, when someone in a relationship that used to be a
loving give-and-take decides to end things without giving the other person any say in why or how that occurs. It is heartbreaking when that happens, as it appears to be happening to you. I’m sorry. There’s also a third case that’s a hybrid of the two: The cut-off party feels abruptly and mysteriously dumped, and the cutter believes he or she gave the other person ample opportunity to understand and fix what was wrong. Of course, one of them is necessarily wrong, but each thinks it’s the other. This, too, could be what happened to you. So here’s one thing you can do when someone won’t let you do anything: Ask yourself whether you missed something, whether you ignored signs you were upsetting her — a year and a half ago, when you were 18, whenever. Whether you have a habit of getting defensive instead
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of listening when she or anyone objects to something you’ve done. Whether you’ve made assumptions about her that you never stopped to examine. This last one is especially common in families, where people grow but impressions of each other often stay fixed. I’m not suggesting you look for reasons to blame yourself; just look at yourself, at her, at the context. Look for patterns. If there’s really truly nothing there, then widen the circle to your family. They all went to the wedding from which you were abruptly excluded? Did they even try to mediate? If not, wha?! Is cutting off a thing with them? Do they shut down when they get upset? If you come up empty still, then you still have two more options available: therapy and grief. The former is self-explan-
atory. Your anguish says there’s something you’re not seeing in her, in you, in your family, in human behavior, in all of the above. Getting it, whatever “it” is, helps. The latter, grief, means treating this loss not as damage you can somehow repair if only you get the right input from the right person, but instead as a death. That’s what your emotions think it is, because your sister is gone and there’s nothing you can do about it. But you’re bringing hopeful actions to a hopeless cause, and that’s torture. Please change your goal from figuring out how to repair the rift to figuring out how to handle the loss and accepting there are things you can’t know, can’t fix, can’t change. It’s a painful crossing, but peace awaits on the other side. Chat with Carolyn online at noon each Friday at www. washingtonpost.com.
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GUNS FOR SALE. Private owner. Pistols & rifles, new or new cond. 706-839-6095
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Misc. For Sale PIERCE’S PINE STRAW - Open Daily 8am-4pm. Weather permitting . We will Not Be Undersold. Quality For Quality! 1507 Martin Luther King Blvd., Gainesville, GA Across from The Tire Barn. We have Grade #1 for $3.25 per bale picked up. $3.50 bale delivered. New fallen Slash. Long needle avail. 678-617-0403 678-677-6352 POOL TABLE - Oak/ slate. 8’. $1000; Air Hockey- Dynamo 6’. $1000; 3 section wood Entertainment Center $850. Must pick up. 770654-6812 Quincy Air Compressor Dryer. 15hp, 3 phase. $2000. 770-532-2722 TV’s, 52” nice, can see playing, $275, owners manual & remote; 31” Flatscreen $150. 770533-2350
Musical Instruments PIANO- Baldwin. Solid oak Spinet. Attractive style, orig owner, well maintained. Used little. Would retail at $5000+. Asking $985. 770-6546237
Pets & Supplies Chihuahua/Jack Russell-Good combo, small breed. Tails docked. Good w/kids. $200-250. Call/text 678457-9782 MEOW! I’m a sleek, black and Egyptian looking Cat. I will snuggle & follow you. I will be your best friend. 678-350-5535 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 YORKIE- AKC . Full blooded, male, 4mos. old. $500 678-617-0569
Homes-Rentals ApartmentsUnfurnished
“CHECK US OUT” Brandon Place Efficiency $495 1BR/1BA $595 2BR/2BA $700 Townhome 2/1-1/2 $725 Spring Valley 1BR/1BA $600 up 2BR/2BA $750 up 1/1 Furnished $1100mo Jacky Mathis 678-779-2687 3/1. Chestatee H.S. area. $600/mo; $600 dep. No Pets. 770-532-9803 Cedar Springs2BR. $725; 770-287-1456 callapartments.com 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 Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $690$740. 678-357-5044
Business Property For Rent 2 & 4 Room Suites. Newly decorated. Oakwood. 770-532-4045 or 770-536-0117
Gainesville, S/N Hall 1-3BR $85 & up, per wk No app fee. 1 week free 770-534-7596
Roommates Wanted MEN- Be$t, Pvt home, Fur Br, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwd 770-530-1110
Recreation Boats & Marine BOAT DOCK 26 x 26 single slip 40 ft. gangway $1500.00 678-696-5158
RV’s/Travel Trailers RV LOT
Long-term. Full Hookups. $350/mo. includes utils. 678-2506465
Wheels Antique Cars/Trucks PONTIAC 1969 Firebird. Beautiful car! $25,000/obo. 706-2474750
Vendors and Consignors wanted 5000+ sq ft newly renovated space on the square of downtown Clarkesville. clarkesvilleclassics@ gmail.com 706-754-0052
Houses For RentFurnished No Rent Until February 1st Expires 1/31/15 3BR/2BA Homes Call Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com EHO WAC
Houses For RentUnfurnished 3/2 ranch style, Chateau Elan/Hoschton, $1,200. David 770-307-8045 Jerry 678-878-0316 Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt. 770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com
MYRTLE TERRACES Senior Independent Living Community 1bdrm from $660 2 bdrm from $765 Certain age & income restrictions apply! Water, trash and electric included in rent Call today for more info 770-538-0928
Mobile Homes For Rent
N. HALL- 3BR/2BA $900mo + dep. 678400-8003 OAKWOOD $800/mo. LULA $780/mo 770287-1456 callapartments.com Small Cottage. Close-in 706-864-6556
Autos For Sale CADILLAC 2003 Sedan DeVille. Best Offer. SATURN 2001 L300. Best Offer. 706-867-8623; Cell 706-974-5858 PONTIAC 2000 Grand am. 185k mi. Well maint’d. Look s & Runs good! $1500/obo 678622-0031
Import Cars NISSAN 2006 350Z Coupe. Auto, 1 owner, Pearl wht. $10,500. 678936-5374
NISSAN 2013 Altima silver/black 45K mi. $13,900 or best offer 770-536-1765 TOYOTA 1995 Camry. Low mi, Good Cond. $2700. 706-949-4688
Motorcycles HARLEY DAVIDSON 2005 Heritage, less than 12K miles, 1 owner, like new, sell due to health, $12,000 firm. 770-867-8244 404-435-6360
Trucks DODGE 2010 Ram 1500, Reg Cab, long bed, auto, PW, PL, 78K, $14,500. 770-540-1215