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Process for hiring attorney questioned

By LEANNE AKIN

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Jackson County Commission Chairman Tom Crow’s request to add discussion and hiring of a county attorney to Monday’s board agenda drew Commissioner Chas Hardy’s question about sticking to the board’s established procedure for securing professional services.

In the July 29 letter of resignation from Hulsey, Oliver & Mahar LLP, Julius Hulsey wrote advised commissioners of his firm’s immediate resignation,“but we intend to continue to serve and be available on a temporary basis until a county attorney can be employed.

“We have been fortunate to serve as Jackson County’s attorney for over the past eight years and have come to appreciate many fine individuals who have served Jackson County

Request for proposals for professional services had been procedure, says Hardy and Yates with distinction,” he wrote. “I wish for this fine county all the best in the future.”

Although the resignation was tendered July 29, the county attorney item was not on the original published agenda. Hardy said he was on the way to the commission meeting when he learned information had been placed in commissioners’ county boxes on Friday related to the attorney situation.

Commissioner Bruce Yates said a procedure had been established when the county was identifying the firm with which it would work on bond refinancing and he wondered why that same process was not being used.

Yates said he had no problem with the firm which Crow was presenting but was question-

ing the process. Previously bond firm representatives provided written proposals and made presentations to the board before the selection was made although requests for proposals are not required for securing professional services.

The commission, at the behest of thenCommissioner Crow, had previously undertaken the process to provide a more transparent method of selection.

“I ask that we not take action until we have more information so we can make an informed decision for the citizens of Jackson County,” said Hardy, who requested additional time for proper discussion. He said he had not been advised of the matter until he

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was talking with County Manager Kevin Poe while en route to the meeting.

A motion to place the discussion and possible action on a new county attorney on the agenda passed by a 3-2 vote with Hardy and Yates opposed. Commissioner Jim Hix noted if someone was uncomfortable making a discussion, he did not oppose a delay in the vote.

Crow said Hulsey’s firm had submitted a letter of resignation and he had contacted the office of attorney Ken Jarrard, who has taught a number of seminars for the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia related to governmental operations and state law. Commissioners had seen the firm represented at a booth at their conference in Savannah earlier this summer and Crow requested copies of the firm’s flier for commissioners.

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Drought status uncertain with state at Level 1 Bye LEANNE AKIN

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Jennifer Kimbel was putting the finishing touches on her second-grade classroom at South Jackson Elementary at Kings Bridge earlier this week in anticipation of Wednesday’s open house and the first day of school on Friday. It is back to school time across the region with Jackson County students returning Aug. 9, Jefferson City Schools students back in class on Aug. 2, Gwinnett County and Barrow County students having their first day of class Aug. 7 with the first day of the school year for Hall County students coming Aug. 12. See more on Jennifer Kimbel and more back to school news on Pages 6-9B. See more back to school scenes at ClickThePaper.com

The Athens-Clarke County Commission was set to formalize the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority’s planned Aug. 8 move to a non-drought status, however, members of two of the authority’s committees learned Georgia’s official drought status remained at Level 1.

It had been previously discussed that the state had gone to a non-drought status, and the authority and its membercounties would move to the nondrought status today.

The Bear Creek Reservoir, like most water bodies in the state, are at full pool as rainfall tallies have continued to rise during the summer. So much rain has fallen that there has been fallout in gardens, fields and beyond. See Page 8A. In making preparations to alert customers of the nondrought status, it was learned that in spite of the abundance of rainfall experienced across the state, there has been no motion to relax the state’s drought status.

That came as a surprise at a Monday called meeting of the Operations and Engineering committees so efforts were made to contact the Environmental Protection Division for clarification. Apparently, the matter had not been considered until the UOBWA began questioning the ongoing Level 1 status.

Efforts were being made to get direction from the state in advance of Tuesday’s planned vote by Athens-Clarke officials and before a Wednesday called

meeting of the UOBWA. Athens-Clarke, Jackson, Barrow and Oconee counties are part of the authority with Athens-Clarke participating in the reservoir portion of the project. Only Jackson, Barrow and Oconee are participants in the water plant aspect of the Bear Creek project.

Authority members and legal counsel will be participating in a settlement conference today with Senior Judge Bob Adamson in an attempt to reach an agreement in the ongoing legal fight which pits Jackson County against the other authority member-counties.

Jackson County contends the capacity of the reservoir has been overestimated, allowing Athens-Clarke to draw more than its allocated share of raw water from the reservoir. During the drought period, the issue became a major issue for Jackson County.

The reservoir’s capacity is projected at 58 million gallons a day while Jackson County is maintaining the capacity or closer to 24 million gallons a day.

The outcome of the case could mean millions of dollars to Jackson County in the coming years.

Jackson County is being represented by Balch & Bingham with Jim Hollis and Michael J. Bowers working on the case which hinges on a hydrologist’s study which counters the findings of the reservoir’s designers and managers.

Both sides will be seeking summary judgment later this month, and an October trial date is anticipated if no judge’s ruling comes before then.

Construction is on schedule for community’s new hospital

BY LISA LASKEY

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Progress on the new Braselton hospital has been inconvenienced by the heavier than average summer rainfall but is continuing on schedule, according to North Georgia Health System’s Rudy Lonergan, director of facilities development.

“The rain has been a nuisance,” said Lonergan. “But, overall, it has not yet impacted the construction.

Site and utilities work were most affected, according to Lonergan, but contractors worked around the rain, often sitting out

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showers and working split shifts or into the evenings on drier days.

Construction on the new hospital’s framework is well under way and on time. “Steel is moving at a fast pace,” said Lonergan. “We expect to finish the steel in about six weeks or so.”

The 100-plus bed hospital remains on schedule for a spring 2015 opening. “We’re hoping to see patients in May 2015,” Lonergan said.

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Crow said the firm gets high marks on work, speed and billing, and suggested a decision needed to be made this week. He also noted Jarrard & Davis is the only firm in Georgia which specializes in government services.

Hardy said when the professional services of BM&K Engineering was reviewed, there were line item costs provided. He questioned if the attorney selection was being handled according to protocol and how the expense would compare with that the county is now paying.

“I don’t doubt your research,” said Hardy. “It’s the method. I don’t think there is a dire situation as Mr. Hulsey has indicated in his letter that his firm would continue to represent us until a replacement is found.” He

also expressed his concern that the county manager had not been actively involved in seeking requests from potential county attorney candidates.

Commissioner Dwain Smith said, “It’s the county commission not the county manager who hires the county attorney.”

Hardy commented that the commission could be “heavy handed or act with grace” and that Smith could “gather two more votes and do whatever the heck you want to do.”

Crow said he had requested that Poe investigate the firm. Poe reported he contacted the Cherokee County commission chairman and the county managers for Forsyth County and Barrow County, the three major governments for which Jarrard & Davis, with offices in Cumming, serves as county attorney. He noted the firm gets very good refer-

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Hulsey asked to make a comment and he thanked the commission and the past commissioners “for the past eight years which were a wonderful experience.”

He said Jackson County has some wonderful employees to work with and he pledged “our cooperation and assistance” to make for a smooth transition. He said the county would not be left without representation.

Crow told Hulsey that Jackson County “has benefitted greatly from your advice through the years.”

Hardy made the motion to have the vote at the next commission meeting with County Clerk Ericka Johnson providing additional information to commissioners for consideration by Friday.

Yates provided the second and the motion passed 3-1 with only Crow opposing.

Smith did not show a sign of a vote.

Man charged in stalking case

Two facing burglary charges

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Commerce Police Department and the Banks County Sheriff’s Office, responded Aug. 1 to a domestic dispute in the Commerce area.

Witnesses observed the vehicle in question, driven by a male and occupied by a female, driving recklessly and disregarding stop signs. One witness saw the male subject grab the female, in what the witness described as an attempt to keep the female in the vehicle. Another witness told officers he heard the female, at one point, scream for the male to let go of her.

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office made contact with the vehicle and the driver, Grayson Trace Newsome, 24, of Nicholson, who was detained on the scene because of an outstanding warrant.

Further investigation and statements from witnesses led to charges of aggravated stalking, false imprisonment and reckless conduct by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Newsome is currently incarcerated in the Jackson County Jail without bond.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office charged two men with burglary on Aug. 2 following an incident in which the men entered a Braselton residence.

Numerous guns, ammunition and cash were taken from the victim’s home.

Jeffrey Kyle Walker, 23, of Braselton, and Randall Lamar Peppers Jr., 28, of Winder, have been charged in the burglary. Walker is currently incarcerated in the Jackson County Jail while Peppers has not yet been arrested on the outstanding warrant.

Jackson County staff will study Traditions building permit issue Jackson County District 3 Commissioner Bruce Yates asked at Monday’s commission session that the county manager direct county staff to research the surety compliance and the process for Traditions of Braselton for only Pods C and H. Yates cited citizens and homeowner association concerns over the non-issuance of building permits within these pods.

Yates and Senior Planner Toni Smith attended a July 30 informational meeting held at Traditions of Braselton and attempted to address incorrect information contained in a letter to property owners within the development. It as asserted that Jackson County was seeking a special tax district to address the noncompliance issues of some of the lots which were foreclosed on, according to the letter.

On the contrary, citizens must request the special tax district of the commission if the property owners desire to pursue the option for addressing the noncompliance such as insufficient

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Continued from 1A according to Georgia Department of Transportation’s Mohamed Arafa, communications officer for northwest Georgia. “We have not had much cooperation from Mother Nature,” Arafa said.

“Work on the portion from Deaton Creek to the new hospital entrance is in progress.

This portion does have curb and gutter and GAB (graded aggregate base) placed on it.

“Crews are primarily focusing on the area between Spout Springs Road and state route 211 because of an intermediate completion date,” said Lonergan, because this area must be completed first.

“The area from Deaton Creek to State Route 211 will be the section that first has asphalt placed on it, as this area also has an intermediate completion date. The rain has definitely slowed progress.”

The current completion date for the entire road project is July 31, 2015, said Lonergan, but the DOT is currently reviewing a time extension request from the contractor, ER Snell Contractor Inc. “We will know what the new completion date will be once our review process is completed.”

Celebration Church, located at 5560 Thompson Mill Road, is front row on the new hospital and associated road construction. Pastor

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Yates also announced the next District 3 town hall meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Hoschton Depot. Jackson County Tax Commissioner Don Elrod wil be on hand to discuss the new Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax and its impact. Bayne Smith of Georgia Department of Transportation will also be on hand as speed limits on Highway 124 at 332 will be discussed. The county budget and citizen concerns will also be addressed.

During the citizen comment portion of the Monday meeting, William Carlyle, who lives on Murphy Road, appeared before the commission to appeal to the board to pave a stretch of road for which he and five other property owners have already provided right-of-way.

Carlyle said he talked with previous road superintendent Larry Guthrie in 2008 about the road project and had assurances that the paving would be ahead. Since Guthrie left the county “for better things,” Carlyle said he later talked with road superintendent Jeff

Mike Day said that when the church originally purchased the property in 1999, “We were informed that a new four lane road would eventually be coming through our property. Years went by and the road continued to be delayed.”

Now that the construction is well under way, Day said that his church family is enthusiastic about the area’s ongoing metamorphosis.

“The construction of the hospital and the road bring a lot of excitement to our area,” he said.

“We completed our new children and youth building last summer in order to be prepared for the continued growth we are seeing. With the upturn in the economy, we believe our area is positioned for exciting years ahead.”

“There’s been quite an increase in activity from developers,” said commercial and residential real estate broker Tony Funari, whose office is headquartered near the new hospital. According to Funari, interest in retail properties is up and he’s also seen a renewed interest in the residential sector.

According to Melissa Tymchuk, public relations and marketing director for NGHS, community support has been strong from the beginning about the first brand-new hospital in Georgia to come out of the ground in 20 years. And, now that it’s well under way, Tymchuk

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Bridges, District 3 Commissioner Bruce Yates and County Manager Kevin Poe. Since the project was already on the work list and, at one time, had been the only project with right-of-way already submitted, Carlyle was advised the project had the chance of getting done some time this year.

Wanting to followup, Carlyle made his case before the commission. He said this year’s rainfall has created some issues for the road since there is no drainage for water. The road is the former trackbed from which the former Gainesville-Midland track was dug up. He said the roadway is a cut-through off Highway 60 and crossing Fairview Road.

Commission Chairman Tom Crow said he was not aware of the project and noted there is now a lengthy list of similar requests. He asked if the county is maintaining the roadway which is just over half a mile in length. He also asked if school buses were using the road. He said he would check with the road department and contact Carlyle.

said that she continues to see a lot of excitement about the project.

NGHS held three public meetings this past spring, in Flowery Branch, Braselton and Dacula to showcase plans for the hospital and answer questions, which included queries about hospital access, connectivity and road construction. “We had tremendous attendance,” said Tymchuk. “Over 100 (people) attended at each one.

In addition to those community meetings, said Tymchuck, NGHS representatives have been attending and fielding requests for hospital updates from area community groups. A direct mail piece is under way, she said, that will brief residents unable to make earlier meetings.

Tymchuk also encouraged those with in interest in keeping in the construction loop to follow progress on the NGHS Facebook page. The hospital also maintains a web cam at the site that will allow viewers to view not only specific days but create a time lapse effect.

The hospital itself is part of the 119-acre River Place campus, which now features an already-bustling medical office building.

A second, five-story medical building will be attached to the hospital, and the patient tower could grow to accommodate as many as 350 to 400 beds, depending on future need, said Anthony Williamson, vice president of Greater Braselton Development for NGHS. Plans call for a third medical building next to the one standing now — which is near the vast Village at Deaton Creek neighborhood — and there have been talks about connecting that area to the hospital campus via a bridge.

“When we open the hospital, we’re anticipating roughly 300 jobs,” Williamson said in talking about the project’s economic impact.

“I think it may go ... in the 350 range. That’s going to grow over a few years to 500 or 600.”

That would result in about $70 million a year in worker pay.

“When you think about the incremental impact — all the physician offices, all the other businesses that are going to be opening in the area — we’re anticipating about another 800 jobs, so that’s about $100 million in employee compensation there,” Williamson said.

Citizens are encouraged to notify their local law enforcement agencies of any suspicious persons, crimes or other relevant information by calling 911 or the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 706-367-8718.

Also please remember that you can provide information without being involved or identified by contacting the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office’s anonymous tip line at 706-367-3784 to report any criminal or suspicious activity.

Jefferson Police make arrests in burglary of storage units, link suspect to more cases Investigating the July 3 report of the burglary of 15 storage units at Jefferson Self Storage on Sycamore Street, Jefferson Police obtained a search warrant for one of the storage units, No. 89, because of items placed there.

Of the 15 victims, 11 were able to receive some of their stolen property back after the items were retrieved from the searched unit.

The unit’s owner, identified as Kelly Spinks, was charged with making false statement to officers, theft by receiving stolen property and party to the crime of burglary. Her boyfriend, Chad Berggren, was arrested in Gwinnett County and is also being held in connection with a motor vehicle theft.

Berggren is also connected with several burglaries in Walton County.

“In speaking with Walton County Investigator Simmons, I was able to link several of his burglaries to Berggren,” said Jefferson Police Investigator Chris Foster. “I was able to return stolen items from our case to several Walton County victims.”

Berggren is facing several charges in Walton County in addition to the 15 warrants from Jefferson Police.

Jefferson Self Storage will be seeking the cost of damages caused by the offenders including damage to unit doors and the camera system.

In other Jefferson Police reports: ■■ A truck, whose driver hit the brakes hard to avoid striking the vehicle he was following which was stopped suddenly on Highway 129 North on Aug. 1, spilled its load of chicken waste products on the roadway. While there was no accident, a lane of traffic had to be closed to allow for cleanup of the spill. The Georgia Department of Transportation also responded to assist Jefferson Police with safety issues.

■■ A death investigation was conducted Aug. 4 at a Martin Luther King Jr. Drive residence where the body of a man was found just before 6 a.m. The call was of a possible cardiac arrest but the scene was turned over to investigators.

■■ A baby was born in the parking of McDonald’s on Highway 129 on Aug. 2 and an EMT carried the baby to the Med 5 ambulance. The mother and baby were taken to Athens Regional Medical Center.

■■ A person staying at a Railroad Street apartment identified two men who had stolen her 9mm handgun.

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School system’s seamless summer meal program triples its numbers

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The Seamless Summer Food Program of Jackson County has more than tripled the amount of meals served this summer compared to last summer.

Breakfast and lunch are served at several local high schools and other locations throughout the county including the Boys and Girls Clubs of Commerce and Jefferson. The meals are available for any child under the age of 18. There are no income requirements or registration and the children are not required to live in Jackson County.

“Our inspiration for this program was wondering what happens to all the hungry children once the school year ends. A few specific months of the year doesn’t change whether or not many parents can afford to buy all their children’s meals,” said Debra Morris, Director of School Nutrition for Jackson County. “It’s a win-win situation for our community, parents are not overwhelmed about having to buy so many meals, employees of SSFP and bus drivers and the food industry are all given work because of the program so it helps everyone,” said Morris.

The federally funded SSFP began last year and has done much better this year because of their bus delivery system which consisted of four buses that take four specific routes each weekday. Each route and the location of the bus stops were advertised in the spring so that everyone who needed help could obtain it this summer. “We’ve been blessed with good drivers who really care about our kids and make sure the kids at each stop have enough to eat,” said Morris.

“We deliver or serve an average of one thousand meals per day,” said one of the SSFP managers, Dan Morris. “The bus route is working well this year so we can’t wait to see how much more we grow next year.”

“Because of the fliers and announcements that were given throughout the schools and community, the families knew what time and where each bus would be delivering so they could be sure not to miss them,” said Jennifer White, another SSFP manager.

“Any child under the age of 18 can have a meal, no questions asked. The only requirement is that the

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This summer workers filled cups with fruit which was included as part of the summer meal programs served up at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Commerce , right, and delivered to individuals in the community . See more scenes from the program’s success at ClickThePaper.com meal has to be eaten either on the bus or on the picnic tables or pavilions nearby.

No meals can be taken home with anyone,” continued White. There were 14 stops total made by the four buses across Jackson County.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Jefferson and Commerce are delivered their meals

by Jackson Creative Center.

JCC volunteered their time and gas and even allowed their vans to be used to transport the 75 meals and cartons of milk to The Boys and Girls Club in Commerce and the 95 meals to the Boys and Girls Club in Jefferson.

“Jackson Creative Center has been a phenomenal asset to our program. They have been the primary transportation for meals to the Boys and Girls Club and to the City of Commerce High School,” said Dr. Morris.

Jimmy Usher, Community Resource Officer, has worked at JCC for 11 years and volunteers his time and effort to help SSFP reach as many mouths as possible.

“This gives our clients the opportunity to integrate into the community as well. I enjoy what I do and being a part of their (clients) lives,” said Usher.

Dr. Morris could not say “thank you” enough to both Jackson Creative Center and the SSFP kitchen staff.

“Summer work is much harder than working the cafeterias during the school year. There is a very short delivery window of time and there are more meals served in one day than in any school building during the year.

These workers are helping to provide a fundamental need in our community,” said Dr. Morris.

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The Seamless Summer Food Program ended July 31. The new school year is under way this week and the students will then be able to continue eating breakfast and lunch at school.

One interesting fact about the upcoming school year is that the Jackson County School System has decided to opt out of the Community Eligibility Option, a brand new feeding program that has been opened to Georgia schools if each administration approves. The main reason Jackson County Schools opted out of this program is because some school buildings would have it and some wouldn’t because of the difference in demographics.

“The greatest factor for not choosing this new program is the great divide in demographics. There are certain parameters in each child’s life that qualifies

them Free/Reduced Lunch.

One of the main requirements for the program is that 50 percent or more of the students are eligible for Free/ Reduced Lunch. There are

some schools in this county that have as low as 39 percent of students and some as high as 80 percent of students on the Free/Reduced Lunch program,” said Dr. Morris.

She plans to review the percentages again in October to see if maybe some changes need to be made for next year’s nutrition program.

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church news Mulberry Baptist Church will host a singing featuring The Mitchells as guest singers at 6 p.m. on Aug. 11.

The church is located at 5709 Thompson Mill Road in Hoschton. Call Doug at 770-5340023. sss “Two-sdays” Bible Study beginning Aug. 13 and continuing through December on the second Tuesday of each month. Sponsored by The Church of Hoschton and led

by Pastor Cory Sexton and other local pastors, there will be an expository query into the Epistle of James, examining one chapter per monthly session in order to discover corporately a daily application of the truths contained therein. Business Persons Special is at 6:30 a.m.

with coffee and continental breakfast served at 6 a.m. and Bible Partisan Social for seniors and stay-at-homers is at 10:30 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts served at 10. The gatherings will be in the Sunday school department of The Church of Hoschton located in the rear of the brick building at 99 E. Jefferson St. This is a way to have an open discussion Bible study looking for understanding and applications of prescribed texts. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Cory at the church office at 706-654-8415 or on his cell at 678-234-9408. sss Kickoff the start of the school year at Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church on Aug. 11 at 10:30 a.m. with a family friendly worship experience

your whole family will love.

Come and see how HMPC engages parents as partners to develop the faith and character of kids.

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

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

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

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

A nursery will be provided.

The church is located at 527 Union Church Road in Winder.

Visit www.unionbaptistwinder. org or call the church office at 770-867-7273.

sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will have Wednesday night Bible study for adults starting on Aug. 14. The meal is at 6:15 p.m. and Bible Study at 7 p.m. The Rev. Mason will be leading the study on The Book of Daniel, which will subsequently lead into Revelation. This will be a different perspective than the last program on the subject, so please join us. The Bible study will be held in the fellowship hall, located at 12 Mulberry St. and Bell Avenue in Hoschton, three blocks behind City Square.

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

9:30 on Sunday mornings with worship starting at 10:30.

Sunday night we begin at 6 pm and are currently studying Colossians. Wednesday night services start at 7 p.m. with prayer service and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesdays, we are in the book of Revelation.

The Church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton.

For more information, contact Pastor Cory Sexton at the church office 706-654-8415 or on his cell at 678-234-9408. sss Arbor Pointe Church invites you to come and worship at West Jackson Middle School at 10:30 each Sunday morning.

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OBITUARIES Michelle Diane Baxter

Died Aug. 2, 2013 Michelle Diane Baxter, 32, of Maysville, died Friday, Aug. 2, 2013.

Born in Alabama, she was the daughter of Lisa Darlene Sanders of Maysville and Harold Joseph Baxter of Jackson. She was preceded in death by a sister, Stacy Marie Baxter. She was engaged to be married to Tim Cook of Hall County.

Survivors also include her children, Marion Grant Wright and Bailey Wright, both of Jefferson, Carlie Dockery of Lexington and Breanna Shea Dockery of Maysville; siblings, Jeffery Baxter of Jefferson, Joseph Angel Jr., of Arcade and Kelly Huskin of Ila; maternal grandparents, George and Shirley Sanders of Talmo.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, at the Cave Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Chad Rising and the Rev. Bo Whisnant officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

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Geoffrey Wayne Catledge

Died July 31, 2013 Geoffrey Wayne Catledge, 47, of Dacula, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Northside Hospital – Atlanta, following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with full military honors following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Scott Wilson officiated.

Born May 16, 1966, in Greenville, S.C., he was a son of Norman Scott Catledge and Pamela Kelly Juarez.

He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He was retired from the United States Army National Guard, where he had served for 28 years, and represented Georgia in one tour of service to Afghanistan and one tour of Bosnia. He was a member of Veteran Affairs and Family Readiness Chairman. A 1993 graduate of Gainesville College with a Human Resource degree, he graduated from Brenau University in 1995 with a Bachelors of Science.

He was an avid traveler who enjoyed Karaoke and was a champion of Scrabble.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Pamela Kelly and Policarpio Juarez of Gainesville; father and wife, Norman Scott and Pafra Catledge of Orlando, Fla.; fiancé, Rebecca Han-

cock of Dacula; son, Jonathon Wayne Catledge of Dacula; daughters, Paige Catledge of Flowery Branch and Lacey Kelly Catledge of Buford; grandchildren, Bailey Catledge, Ava Catledge and Charlie Catledge; brothers, Michael Catledge and Kelly Catledge both of Gainesville; sister, Tanya Mallach of Gainesville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Carlton Leroy Gray

Died Aug. 4, 2013 Carlton Leroy Gray, 50 of Jefferson, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013.

Born Oct. 6, 1962, in Concord, N.C., he was a son of Ms. Geraldine Driver Gray of Jefferson and the late Leroy Gray. Mr. Gray was of the Baptist faith. He was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Georgie Pickler.

Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his sister, Dania Holder of Jefferson; nephews, Andrew Holder and Devan Holder, both of Jefferson; grandfather, Odie Pickler of Blacksburg, S.C.; and a number of other relatives.

Memorial service was held Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. with Mrs. Beth Kellum officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jackson Creative Center, 106 Industrial Park Way, Commerce, GA 30529.

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Anthony Allen Ivey

Died Aug. 1, 2013 Anthony Allen Ivey, 63, of Dawsonville, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013.

A lifelong resident of Hall County, he was born on Aug. 9, 1949. He was the son of the late Carl E. and Annie Helton Ivey. He was an electrician.

Survivors include his sister, Hortense Brewer of Gainesville; brothers, Ralph Ivey of Gainesville, Lee Roy Ivey of Augusta, William C. “Jim” Ivey of Dawsonville, Jeff Ivey of Braselton, David Ivey of Gainesville and Jerry Ivey of Young Harris; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at Wahoo Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Philip McQueen officiating.

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Cal McClure

Died Aug. 1, 2013 Louis Calvin “Cal” McClure Sr., 88 of Braselton, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness and complications of Alzheimer’s.

The family has scheduled a graveside service to honor Mr. McClure was held Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in the Veteran’s Valor Section of Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Scott Crook officiated.

Born Dec. 30, 1924 in Cooter, Mo., he was a son fo the late Louis H. McClure and Lola Terry McClure. He served four years in the U.S. Army during World War II as an electronic engineer. Mr. McClure worked for Hughes Aircraft as a contractor to NASA Space Center, Edwards AFB, Calif., and in electrical maintenance with U.S. Borax Corporation at the Boron, Calif., facility.

Mr. McClure moved to Fort Smith, Ariz., upon retirement and was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years. He held five patents, three for the early development and pioneering of today’s slide out/expandable features of RV and mobile homes, a patent for the first mechanism that controlled the pitch, tone and rhythm selection for early electronic keyboards and his latest patent for an exponential folded horn speaker design that is currently being produced for use in high end speakers for home and auditorium applications. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, two sisters and son, Gregory Smith of Red Bluff, Calif.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 40 years, Hattie Mae Bynum Smith McClure; sons and daughters-in-laws, Louis Jr., and Angie McClure of Braselton, Mark and Beth

McClure of Decatur, Ill., and Larry and Debbie Smith of Lawndale, Calif.; many wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved very much.

The family asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to 2013 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Gainesville, GA Team McClure/Satterfield, ID: 7786885, www.alz.org.

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Ian Dickson Mwangi Muriu

Died July 29, 2013 Ian Dickson Mwangi Muriu, 33, of Bethlehem, died Monday, July 29, 2013.

He was the owner and chef for Spitfire Grill Restaurant.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Loise Mumbi Gatunbu.

Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Muriu; father, Solomon Muriu Mjeru of Kenya; brothers, Joseph (Mercy) Muriu, James (Josephine) Muriu and Charles (Margaret) Muriu, all of Kenya; and sister, Carolyn (Chris) Munene of Kenya.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon until the service on Saturday.

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Geneva Reed Rucker

Died Aug. 2, 2013 Geneva Reed Rucker, 76, of Commerce, died Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at Hill Haven Nursing Home.

Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Thelma Davis Reed. She was a member of Jones Chapel Methodist Church. She was retired from Harmony Grove Mills.

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Herman Allen Spivey

Died July 26, 2013 Herman Allen Spivey, 58, of Braselton, went to ride with the motorcycle Gods on Friday, July 26, 2013, following a sudden illness.

A memorial service was held aSaturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. The Rev. Billy Watkins officiated.

Born Aug. 12, 1954, in Birmingham, Ala., to Herman Dolphus Spivey and Carolyn Allen Spivey Singletary. He was self-employed and was of the Baptist faith. Herman was preceded in death by his father, Herman Dolphus Spivey.

Survivors include his wife, Constance Watkins Spivey; sons, Seth Herman Spivey and Sloan Allen Spivey, both of Braselton; mother, Carolyn Spivey Singletary of Birmingham, Ala.; sister, Janet Spivey Rabon of Birmingham, Ala.; sister and brother-in-law, Synthia Spivey and Dr. Richard Morgan of Birmingham, Ala.; father-in-law and mother-inlaw, Ken and Jean Watkins of

Birmingham, Ala.; brotherin-law, Danny Watkins of Nashville, Tenn.; aunt, Pat Spivey of Birmingham, Ala.; nine nieces; three nephews; several cousins; and numerous friends across America.

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Kay Lynn Trigg

Died July 30, 2013 Kay Lynn Trigg, 66, of Winder, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013.

She loved her family, dogs and crocheting.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Trigg; sons, Anthony Trigg (Mena) of Virginia and John Trigg of Winder; daughters, Susan Trigg of Florida, Laura Cooper of Commerce and Sandra Cooper (Eddie) of Winder; sister, Diane Cardina (Tom) of Texas; 14 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Trigg.

Memorial services were held Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at A Call To Salvation in Jefferson with Pastor Arlene Smith officiating.

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William L. Wilborn

Died Aug. 1, 2013 William L. Wilborn, 63, of Winder, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at Winder First United Methodist Church.

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Ebenezer UMC to host ‘Blessing of the Backpacks’ A “Blessing of the Backpacks” will be held at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Jefferson at 11 a.m. on Aug. 11. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The “Blessing of the Backpacks” is a way to show our support for all involved in the education of our children, says the Rev. Tim Taylor, pastor of Ebenezer UMC. “We encourage all related to the educational system whether in the classroom, administrators, janitorial staff, support staff, or transportation. We want to see students of all ages and grades along with their families.

“For decades we sat idly by while God was removed and kept out of our schools. We have been afraid to bow our heads in prayer before school and meals,” said Taylor. “It is time that we who love the Lord begin to take Him back in to the schools. Let’s start by fill-

ing the backpacks with the Love of Christ and praying a hedge of protection around our educational system. The enemy has had unfettered access for way too long. It is time for another great awakening.

“We don’t need to force feed our doctrine to those that feel differently. I pray protection for all regardless of their beliefs. However, we don’t need to cower in the corners any longer. Let us stand up and be counted,” said Taylor.

Please come and join us as we do our part to create a safe and wholesome environment for the education of the minds that will soon make the world’s most important decisions.

Ebenezer is a United Methodist Church located at 1368 Ebenezer Church Road in Jefferson. For information, go to www.EbenezerUMCJefferson.org or call 706-367-4269

Flowery Branch UMC reaches out to families

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Flowery Branch United Methodist Church will host a family festival, revival series and homecoming Aug. 10-18, to bring the community together for fellowship, to experience worship and meet the FBUMC parish family.

All events will be held at the church at the corner of Spring and Church streets.

“The purpose of the festival,” said parish member Phil Stewart, is to get better acquainted with families in the greater Flowery Branch area.” Stewart said the church is extending its reach to those who may not yet have a church to call home.

The festival will include family-friendly games and music as well as hot dogs, chips and soft drinks free to festival-goers. It will

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to live gracefully.

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

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

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

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

Email jah1996@aol.com.

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

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

The artist will be “The Maxwells.”

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

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

Anyone interested in volunteering or sponsoring a food truck should contact Sherry Grant at 706-367-3704. sss Northeast Church announces its ministry, The Caring Place, to provide assistance to those in need and meet physical and spiritual needs in the community is held on the first

kick-off a week-long revival with pastors invited from around North Georgia.

The revival series will end with a Sunday homecoming service and picnic-style lunch afterward in the parish’s fellowship hall.

“I would encourage anyone to attend our festival because it’ll be a lot of fun,” said parish member Kathy McCole. “We will have face painting and colored hairspray for the kids, with good food and conversation for the adults.

“I’m really looking forward to meeting our neighbors,” said McCole. “Last year’s homecoming event was so much fun. Our church congregation sure knows how to put out a great spread of food. Jesus said, ‘Love thy neighbor.’ We’re a group with lots of love to share. So please, stop by.”

Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is the combined ministry of Hope for the Hungry and Duds and Spuds, and offers food, clothing and free haircuts monthly, thanks to a host of volunteers.

Northeast Church began

the ministry last October.

It is provided on the Highway 124 side of the building, at 100 Broadway St., in Braselton. Contact Northeast Church at 706-654-3205 or admin@ mynortheastchurch.com. sss

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Continued from 2A ■■ Police responded to a verbal dispute between a couple working at El Centinela restaurant on Gordon Street on Aug. 1. The woman wanted to take the day off but her husband would not give her a ride. He said she was needed at work. A check of the woman revealed a failure to appear warrant from White County so she was transported to the Jackson County Jail.

■■ A warrant has been issued for a man accused of punching an 18-year-old in the face several times on Aug. 1 after a recording played on her iPhone as a joke about another person being a crack head was not taken as being funny. While the joke was erased at the request of the person, the suspect accosted the victim, struck her and left her with a swollen face and a damaged iPhone. The incident occurred in the Gordon Street area.

■■ A driver who reported he was being followed by several vehicles which attempted to box him in as he was returning from working in North Carolina on Aug. 1 was taken into custody for driving while unlicensed. The Suwanee resident said he was followed to the BP on Sycamore Street in Jefferson but the vehicles were gone when law enforcement arrived. The driver showed evidence of being under the influence and he indicated he had smoked marijuana earlier in the day and used cocaine a couple of days earlier. The man’s license was suspended but he acknowledged he had been driving.

■■ Suspicious activity was reported in Bryan’s Mill July 30 when a white truck sitting at the end of the subdivision at midnight flashed its lights. An individual walking on the sidewalk then ran to the truck and jumped into the back of the truck which then drove away.

■■ The description of two men who used a stolen credit card to buy a carton of ciga-

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rettes at Race Trac on July 30 was provided to police. The fraud was found after the receipt numbers did not match the card numbers.

■■ Households items valued at more than $3,000 were taken from on Old Pendergrass Road residence during July. The executor of the deceased resident reported the theft.

■■ The driver of a vehicle with the wrong tag and expired insurance was taken into custody July 31 after a traffic stop on Highway 15. The driver, who smelled of alcoholic beverages, was also cited for driving while license is suspended and open container when a cup of cold beer was located.

Also found was a set of scales with some white powder residue. The driver and the passenger who owns the car pointed to the other as the owner of the scales.

■■ A Ford Explorer was left at On the Run on Aug. 2 after complaints of the driver nearly causing an accident were investigated. The driver, who said she was taking “Prozac and Prozac, “ was confused and unable to follow simple instructions. The officer provided the driver and her passenger a ride home as she was unable to safely operate a motor vehicle.

■■ A Jefferson resident documented an incident involving family members who live in another county at the request of that county’s Department of Family and Children’s Service. The resident said she was concerned about the welfare of the children, who had lived with her and other family members for several months.

■■ A man who told police Aug. 30 he had dropped his medication when he was chased from Pine Street Apartments declined to return and identify his chaser.

Instead, he requested a ride home. The officer accommodated the request and then returned to the apartment complex and retrieved the man’s pain medication.

When he was unable to locate the man, the medication was placed into evidence for safe keeping.

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Schools days used to roll around later

I miss the days when school started after Labor Day. I don’t have kids in school anymore and it has been a long time since I was there myself, but there are school systems in our state where classes actually started this year in late July.

I’m not saying that it is wrong. I just miss the way things used to be.

We used to have revivals in August. We would always have a revival preacher on a flier that would be posted in the windows of the barber and beauty shops, on the door of Hale’s Grocery and other businesses throughout town. The flier was in black and white and usually featured a picture of the revival preacher holding a really big Bible and pointing at the camera.

It was sort of like those recruiting posters for the military that had a picture of Uncle Sam pointing with the message, “I want you.”

I don’t know if a pointing preacher picture is going to persuade anyone to come to church or not. Folks usually came on the nights when young people were assigned the task of packing a pew.

You had to recruit folks who didn’t go to our church to accomplish the assigned task.

But revival was just one part of that final month of summer. We knew that the clock was ticking on our final days of carefree living.

In the early days, there was always the summer project, either a fort, a hut or some kind of treehouse that needed to be finished.

I don’t know that we ever completed one all the way, but we were busy for a lot of days.

One summer, Sonny Bray and I used his wagon and got into the drink business.We had an assortment of beverages on ice available for sale in front of his house. For the discerning customer, we had Coca-Cola. But for those

Harris Blackwood on a budget, we had noname store brands of cola and several flavors.

I don’t remember how much money we made, but neither of us chose it as a career.

This was also about the time I convinced my daddy to take me to a pawnshop in Atlanta where I bought a change dispenser that I wore on my belt.

This was at the time before self-service gasoline and I thought guys who worked at gas stations and had change dispensers and a wad of bills in their shirt pocket were really cool. I wanted a shirt with my name embroidered over the pocket.

This was also at the time I thought carnival barkers were also cool. They got to live at the fair and had a pretty decent looking travel trailer.

It wasn’t long before both of these professions lost their luster for me. I’m glad.

August also meant backto-school shopping. This was a ritual that included a new pair of tennis shoes, usually high-tops, and a few pairs of blue jeans.

The blue jeans were called “husky” because I was a husky boy. Some things don’t change. They came with a “double knee,” which was a patch that was sewn in to make the knees extra durable. We were rough on our knees.

Those days are long gone and will never come back.

I think of them often when the calendar rolls around to August.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

August also meant back-to-school shopping ... a ritual that included a new pair of tennis shoes, usually hightops, and a few pairs of blue jeans.

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She was first spoiled, then ruined The way she was was a long way from what she became. I can’t help thinking about how life veers so far away from the beginning of the journey and how the destination can vary drastically from where it all started.

To begin with, she was a beautifully made young girl, with curves, a tumbling mass of blonde hair and bright blue eyes that danced with endless joy.

Her laugh was contagious and her stories endlessly entertaining.

To state emphatically, she was spoiled. Terribly spoiled. Her daddy was wrapped hopelessly around her cute little pinky finger and her mama, despite her best intentions, could never say “no” to her.

To illustrate properly, they were rich. It wasn’t a case of giving in to her whims and depriving her of earthly possessions but rather one of showering her with an abundance of material things and letting her do as she always pleased.

To be completely honest, at times I envied the easiness of her life. If she didn’t want to do her

Ronda Rich school lessons, her mama wrote a note to excuse her.

If she wanted the fastest, one-of-a-kind sports car, it was delivered on an ordinary summer day — not a birthday or special occasion — with a big red bow wrapped around it. She bought many pretty clothes that many never worn, the tag never removed because there weren’t enough hours in a day to wear all those clothes.

Worries were a stranger to her. She was shielded and protected in a way that I yearned for because teenagers like easy much better than hard. I thought how grand it would be to awake every morning with the biggest decision being where to lunch and which beautiful outfit to wear. I worked three jobs and had to study, too.

What I didn’t know then that I know now is that

the easy way out always becomes the hardest. For life is like that, you know.

No one can escape life’s challenges forever. There always comes a payday.

For her, the path to difficulty began so gradually that no one could see that the trouble-free path was veering slightly toward the road that no one would choose. Ever. Her father died and what had seemed to be a bottomless pit of money began to prove different.

But when you have spent a life spending like there is no tomorrow, it is hard to accept that a tomorrow truly exists. She refused to believe it and her mother, well-intentioned and unaware that she was throwing her daughter toward a pit of lions, spent years trying to protect her. She sold off whatever possible so that her daughter could continue to have boats, Rolex watches and plenty of something that she had no idea she was buying: drugs.

The kind of hard drugs that will turn a wealthy man into a beggar. Then, her mother died and left her with no experience of life.

I’ll spare you the details

of years of rapid decline and sorrow. There is no prettiness to it. The last time I saw her about 15 years ago was in a shoe store where she was browsing and I was shopping for workout shoes. By that time, she had grown rather plump and there was a dazed look in her eyes that I did not recognize, for I have never known much, if anything, about drugs.

She fell out of sight until one day two years ago when she showed up at the home of a friend of mine.

Kathy said she didn’t recognize her when she opened the door. The once pretty girl was dirty, toothless and looked far older than her actual years. She was begging for food, asking for a place to sleep.

Six months later, she was dead, found lifeless in a dirty alley somewhere.

And though it took 25 years, I envied her no more.

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Remembering a dad’s quiet patience I was 10. My sister was probably 7. We were hungry for “Burger Chef,” which was a popular fastfood restaurant near our home back in the day.

The second our father walked in from work, as he was still in the doorway, we started shouting “Burger Chef! Burger Chef! Burger Chef!”

His face contorted, and he screamed angrily at us: “Shut up!” Then he stomped upstairs to his bedroom.

We were shocked. We had never seen our father angry. He had never yelled like that at us. He had spanked us when we were bad, expressed disapproval and disappointment, but never rage.

We quietly huddled to assess the situation.

“I don’t think that was him. That was someone else that looks like him,” my sister said.

“Yeah, I saw that in a movie once. It’s probably an alien that took our father’s skin to pretend he was a human,” I added.

We waited about 10 minutes to see what this foreign creature would do next.

We heard nothing. So we

Len Robbins bravely went upstairs and peeked around the corner into his room. He was taking off his work clothes and putting on some tennis shoes when he noticed us.

“Come here, kiddos,” he said with that familiar, gentle voice. “I’m sorry.

I’ve had a bad day.”

We came in and hugged him. “So, let’s go to Burger Chef,” he said to smiling faces.

Our faces weren’t so smiling last Sunday when we buried our father. He was 69.

I bring up the “Burger Chef” anecdote because, for some reason, I think it encapsulates, to some degree, what kind of man he was. I saw him get mad maybe three times. I get mad at my kids three times a day. He seemed to be able to control all of our worst human qualities: envy, jealousy, vindictiveness, anger, greed, pettiness.

I considered not writing this, considered replacing it with my usual attempt at humor. It hits a little too close to home, the emotions still raw. I can’t do the subject matter justice. But that never stopped me before.

When I was a kid, he was a banker, then an insurance agent. In his mid-30s, he gave that up to come back to his hometown to teach English at his alma mater, Clinch County High, and coach. As a basketball coach for the varsity Panthers, his teams won eight region titles and two state championships, in 12 years.

He wasn’t the highstrung, demonstrative coach you see sometimes on the basketball sidelines.

He avoided calling timeouts.

“If you call a timeout, you have to talk to your players,” he said, jokingly.

That wasn’t his way. He wasn’t a lecturer. He didn’t like bringing attention to himself. He taught quietly, with a gentle nudge, dry wit and intelligence.

Nine years ago, he had a stroke, which limited the use of his right arm and leg.

He went through months of therapy, learning to write

with his left hand, and walk with a cane. While I’m sure he found it frustrating, I never saw it. I never saw “woe is me.” All I saw was a determination to make the best of the situation in front of him. He became more active, more involved in the community, after the stroke.

The day I left for college at the age of 18, I thought the parenting lessons I would receive from my father were over. They weren’t. The last nine years of his life may have been the best parenting he ever did, by his example.

He died July 24, after complications from back surgery. July 24 is the same date his father, my grandfather, died 48 years earlier. What does that mean?

I don’t know, except that I’ll be hiding in a bunker, wrapped in a protective bubble, on July 24 from here on out.

I’ll miss my Dad. I’ll miss the best friend he became.

But woe isn’t me. Nor was it him.

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

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One Blue Duck serving up culinary experiences

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Welcome, One Blue Duck!

“This is what we’re all about — I want to have everything on one menu.

Mediterranean, a little Thai, Greek, French, American.

It is a little bit of everything that is always made from scratch. We bring the quality and passion into each and every one of our dishes,” said Matt Martin, One Blue Duck’s chef and owner.

Hoschton and neighboring cities now have a casual and family-friendly restaurant with high-end fare available.

One Blue Duck is guaranteed to be an unforgettable dining experience because of the unique menu, fresh and flavorful ingredients and eclectic atmosphere. It is located in the Hoschton City Square in a charming 100-year-old building, near the Saucy Noodle, another restaurant which has opened, Dollar & Up Store and Office on the Square.

Upon entering, guests are greeted with beautiful wood floors, exposed brick on the walls, interesting mismatched chairs and a friendly staff. The clientele ranges from local businessmen and women to mothers and children enjoying a late summer lunch to a group of

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friends enjoying each other’s company. This is a place where anyone can dine and find something they love on the restaurant’s unique menu.

Martin says he wants the community to know that One Blue Duck will serve reasonably priced upscale eats, and he wants guests to feel at home.

“I want people to feel comfortable coming in to dine even if they’ve been out working on a boat all day or are dressed in the best clothes they own,” he said, emphasizing the restaurant’s casual yet eclectic atmosphere.

Locals can have their palates “wowed” without fighting traffic and paying rising gas prices to dine somewhere in Atlanta or Athens. Thanks to One Blue Duck, an amaz-

One Blue Duck, new to downtown Hoschton, partnered with Green Acres Farm Market to offer a summer wine tasting and food pairing class on Monday. The restaurant was packed as the class featured certified Sommelier and educator Ray O’Mara, left, providing the lessons on the wines which were paired with Chef Matt Martin’s culinary creations, above.

ing dining experience is right down the street.

“I want the community to know that we want to serve them. We gladly serve groups, children, business meetings or people who just want to enjoy a nice meal,” said Martin. “When you come in and dine at One Blue Duck, I want you to forget that you’re in a small town, but, when you walk outside, you’re glad that’s where you are. That is exactly what I want to evoke.”

Martin is passionate about high quality ingredients and makes everything on the menu from scratch with his partner, chef Greg McCormick.

“There isn’t a single microwave in this place and we don’t believe in the freezer to fryer method,” said Martin about his cooking proce-

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The exterior of One Blue Duck as well as the interior is accented with brick. The name was selected to be unique.

dures. They grow their own herbs, only serve grass-fed and hormone-free meat, provide fresh, seasonal and local produce and have fresh seafood flown in daily.

The menu changes according to what’s available seasonally and locally.

Some examples that have been served up thus far to One Blue Duck’s guests are the Mediterranean Lamb Burger, Open-Faced Eggplant Pita, Grilled Beet Hoagie, Wild Mushroom Soup, Cherry Duck Breast, Hummus and Grilled Cinnamon Bananas to name a few.

One Blue Duck provides various homemade des-

serts, including an in demand banana pudding, and refreshing drinks as well.

The changing menu is sure to bring back customers who enjoy trying new items and even returning for the “staples” that have evolved into favorites. Meals range from $8 to $30.

Visit One Blue Duck’s Facebook page for upcoming events, hours of operation, contact information and more.

Matt Martin says he and his wife, Grace, are thrilled to begin this journey in Hoschton and are eager to serve the community with their culinary talents.

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When it rains, it pours Rainfall amounts have turned gardens to bogs and lawns into swamps

By Judith Wojcik Ashley

UGA Cooperative Extension

The recent abundance of rainfall may have you ready to build an ark. When it comes to the soggy soils and boggy beds in your landscape, a few tips from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts will help your plants recuperate.

During rainy periods like we have been having this spring and summer, our lawns seem to need cutting way too often. Be diligent about not letting the grass get too tall.

The rule of thumb is to never cut off more than a third of the leaf blade or it could stress the plant. And If possible, let the grass dry before you mow. However, lately it has been hard to find a time when the lawn is dry.

Don’t let grass grow too high The advantages of cutting a wet lawn outweigh the disadvantages of letting the grass grow too tall. If you must cut wet grass, make frequent stops, allow the blade to stop completely and remove clumps of grass clippings from the mowing deck. It also helps to mow half rows so the cutting blade is halfway over the cut grass and halfway over the uncut grass. This lessens the amount of grass clippings coming out of the side of the mowing deck during each pass.

The lawn isn’t the only issue in wet weather. Vegetable gardens can have issues, too. Hot humid wet weather contributes to an increase of disease in the garden.

There are also some systemic fungicides as well as organic fungicides available to help protect plants. Contact your local UGA Extension office for specific recommendations.

Stay out of wet gardens Never work in or walk in your garden while the soil is wet. This will cause compaction around the roots of the plants. If you see standing water in the garden, you may need to dig a small, temporary trench to direct the water away from the plant roots.

If you garden in containers, remember to empty saucers frequently. This will prevent the plants roots from standing in water. Standing water is also a prime breeding ground for mosquitos.

Succulents do not like wet conditions. They are native to dry, arid desert like areas, not the southern rain forest like conditions that we have been experiencing lately. Keep them out of the rain until the weather pattern shifts.

Inconvenient but beneficial Keep things in perspective. The recent rains have replenished our water table, we haven’t needed to spend as much money on irrigation, and landscapes are green and lush.

Nonetheless, keep our farmers in your thoughts. These relentless rains affect their livelihood. Ruined wheat crops lay melting in the fields and many other crops never got planted because the fields are too wet. Hayfields are producing pleny of forage, but it can’t be cut if there is no sunshine to dry it first.

So, in comparison, should we really be complaining about our landscape plants?

Mosquito numbers rise

By WILLIAM TYSON

UGA Cooperative Extension

The recent rains have reinvigorated Georgia’s mosquito population. As a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent, I have received numerous calls about mosquito control and what can be done to get relief from the biting when outside.

It is impossible to eliminate all the mosquitoes around your home, but you can make your yard more enjoyable by getting rid of mosquito habitats around your property.

Mosquitos love standing water and use anything that holds water as a breeding ground. Still or stagnant water less than an inch deep will support mosquito growth. Look for and empty clogged gutters, leaf-filled drains, drain outlets from air-conditioners, plastic wading pools, dog dishes, soft drink cans, plastic bags, old tires, birdbaths and potted plant saucers. Even tire ruts, rotting stumps, old tree holes and puddles also need to be addressed. The goal is to eliminate as many sources of standing water as possible.

Bodies of water that cannot be permanently drained, such as bird baths or other landscape water features, can be treated by using “Mosquito Dunks” to control the mosquito’s larval stage. Most of these larvicidal briquettes will last for several weeks and are safe to use around pets and animals.

Eliminating mosquito breeding habitats is only part of the battle. This will cut down on mosquito larvae becoming adults, but adult mosquitoes from other areas can fly in and cause you pain.

Mosquitoes will hide in tall grass, shrubbery and other dark and shaded areas. Keep grass mowed and shrubbery trimmed. In addition, use an insecticide labeled to kill mosquitoes on shrubbery and perimeter areas of your home. Products containing the active ingredient bifenthrin, carbaryl, cyfluthrin,

permethrin or malathion can be used to kill mosquitoes that land in these areas.

Wet surfaces uniformly, carefully treat vegetation, trying to coat bottom surfaces of shrubbery leaves.

Read and follow pesticide label directions carefully.

For a quick but temporary solution, aerosol foggers can be used as well as electric, propane, and gas-powered foggers. These can be found at home and in garden stores.

Also, be sure to follow label directions for their use.

Here are some recommendations from UGA Extension on how to reduce mosquito breeding.

■■ Clean out eaves and gutters.

■■ Remove old tires or drill holes in those used for playground equipment to allow them to drain.

■■ Cover stacked tires with plastic or store them under a shelter to avoid rain filling them with water.

■■ Check boats for standing water. Be sure to clear drain holes, turn the boat over, cover it or increase angle to aid drainage.

■■ Check tarps on boats or other equipment/items that may collect water in pockets or indentations.

■■ Remove vegetation or obstructions in drainage ditches that prevent the flow of water.

■■ Turn over or remove plastic pots.

■■ Dispose of broken, unused or discarded toys that can hold water.

■■ Pick up all beverage containers and cups.

■■ Replace water in birdbaths twice a week.

■■ Replace water in pet and other animal feeding dishes or troughs at least twice a week.

■■ Fill tree holes (hardwood trees) that hold water with sand.

■■ Dispose of broken or unused kiddie pools.

■■ Pick up plastic wrappers used for food or other products; mosquitoes can breed even in a discarded potato chip bag that has collected water.

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■■ Don’t leave garbage can lids lying around upside down.

■■ Change water in bottom of plant containers, including hanging plants, at least twice a week.

■■ Fix dripping outdoor faucets that create pools of water.

By reducing breeding sites and taking a few simple precautions, you can reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and the number of mosquito bites on you.

Well water testing likely required to close sale With several calls coming sample. Our basic test gives in this week about needing the pH, hardness and mineral a well water test to “close” content, while the E.coli test on a home sale, I thought gives you the level of E. coli in it would be a great opporyour water. As long as these tunity to let those in the percentages are below the county know what to expect EPA acceptable levels, you from a well water test and are in good shape and will be Sam Ingram also that they are probably able to proceed with selling Jackson County always going to need a well your home.

Extension Agent water test to close on a And even if you are not home sale if they operate looking to sell your home it is off a well. always good to have a basic It seems like every time we have a call test performed annually on your well to for a water test for a home sale, the people make sure all the mineral levels, pH and are on a strict timeline and are usually hardness are within the acceptable levels. already stressed from the sale. The easiThis could alleviate larger issues down est thing to do is once you put your home the road if you are able to see a problem on the market, take a water sample. This arising from the test. gives you plenty of time before closing and ensures you have allotted enough Sam Ingram is the Agricultural and Natural time for the results to come back from Resources Agent for Jackson County Cothe lab. Or, if there are any problems with operative Extension, 102 Cloverleaf Circle, the water you can correct them without Jefferson, GA 30549. Call 706-367-6345. extending the closing date.

The University of Georgia Cooperative ExThe majority of the tests required are tension - Learning for Life. Agriculture and what we call the basic test and an E. coli Natural Resources, Family and Consumer test. This is not always the case though, so Sciences, 4-H Youth. An Equal OpportuI would suggest asking your lender which nity/Affirmative Action Institution. tests are required before you submit the

Recent rainfalls have created septic problems for some homeowners

By Frank M. Watson

UGA Cooperative Extension

Recent rains left some homeowners tackling septic tank problems. Saturated soils aren’t able to take up additional water from drainfield lines.

Hopefully, conditions will improve as soils dry out. Some soils, like those in Wilkes County where I am the county agent, have problems with drainage. Quite often septic tank problems in our area are caused by poor soil drainage. In these cases, problems may occur even during times of normal rainfall.

To solve this problem, the homeowner may have to lengthen the septic system’s drainfield lines. In the worse case scenario, another site may have to be selected for the drainfield.

Over-the-counter additives are not the solution. Several manufacturers of septic tank additives claim household cleaners cause improper functioning to residential septic tanks. They claim bacterial additives are needed to resupply the bacterial population required for anaerobic digestion in the septic tank.

Actually, bacteria responsible for diges-

tion in septic tanks are commonly found in the domestic wastewater entering the tank as well as in the soil of the drainfield. As long as the septic tank is being used and maintained properly, incoming wastewater from the residence will supply the septic tank with enough bacteria to properly carry out digestion.

Research conducted over the past several years has concluded that, with normal use, household cleaning products do not adversely affect septic tank operation.

Normal use of household cleaning products is considered to be the amount recommended by the manufacturer.

With normal use, household cleansers and disinfectants will destroy bacteria in homes without harming the bacterial digestion required for a septic tank to operate properly. This is because the cleaning products are diluted once they enter the tank, and because of the absorption capacity of the tank’s organic material.

To learn more about septic tanks, refer to Extension bulletin 1242-4: “On-Site Wastewater Management Systems and Their Environmental Impact” at pubs. caes.uga.edu. edu/?public=viewStory&pk_id=4826

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Leadership Jackson Longabaugh relocates Class of 2013 graduates, legal office in Hoschton new members welcomed

By FARAH BOHANNON

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The Leadership Jackson graduating Class of 2013 was honored and recognized at a July 25 dinner and reception held at the Country Inn and Suites in Braselton.

Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce board chairman Mark Valentine opened the evening with remarks followed by a recognition of the Leadership Advisory Board, Chamber Board of Directors (Linda Foster), Leadership Jackson Facilitator and Leadership Jackson Alumni. A reception was followed by a dinner catered

by Papa Jack’s.

Leadership Jackson alumni including Nicole Parker, Tracy Jordan, Theresa Kenerly, Roxane Rose and Tom Murphy attended and gave their testimonials. Each past member described what leadership means to them and the impact it made on their personal leadership skills.

“This group has a lot to be proud of,”

said Sharon Anderson, manager of administrative affairs at the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce. “The 2013 graduating class raised $13,734.53 for the Humane Society of Jackson County’s new animal shelter. They did this by planning a successful ‘Plunge for Paws’ event where community leaders and residents jumped into Crow’s Lake back in February to raise money.” The Class of 2013 was passionate about bettering the community in every aspect.

Linda Foster and Jeff Killip proudly presented the Leadership Jackson Class of 2013 with their graduation certificates.

Foster and Killip thanked the graduates for their time dedicated to the organization and for everything they did for Jackson County.

Joe Godfrey, a member of the Class of 2013, showed a “Year In Review” video that

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BUSINESS NEWS Best Hiring Practices Workshop set for business start-ups seminar is offered The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center will host a lunch and learn seminar on best hiring practices from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 14.

Ralph Cimperman of Marathon HR will discuss how to create hiring practices that will find good employees and protect your business.

He will discuss effective screening techniques, behavior based questioning, and topics to avoid.

The new I-9 form and advice on Social Media policies will also be covered.

The lunch and learn will be held at UGA’s Chicopee Complex, located at 1180 E. Broad Street.

The program costs $29 to attend and includes lunch. Those interested in registering can visit www. athenssbdc.org or call Sara Spinks at 706-542-7436 for more information.

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offices and Small Business Development Centers are collaborating to offer workshops across the state to help individuals think through the decision to start a homebased business.

The “Is Starting a Business for You?” classes will be held from August through October in locations across the state. Participants in the 90-minute workshop will learn how to identify frauds and scams billed as business opportunities, to consider space and time needs and other factors that contribute to success.

There is no fee for the class, but registration is required. Some counties require a refundable deposit.

Some of the dates, UGA Extension office counties and UGA Extension agent contact names are as follows:

■■ Sept. 10, Elbert County, Christa Campbell, (706) 283-2037, christaa@ uga.edu ■■ Sept. 12, Clarke County, Denise Everson, (706) 613-3640, deverson@ uga.edu ■■ Oct. 17, Forsyth County, Michele Melton, (770) 887-2418, msmelton@ uga.edu ■■ For more information on the workshop nearest you, call your local UGA Extension office at 1-800-ASKUGA1.

Attorney John H. Longabaugh, who has practiced law for 20 years in Gwinnett County, has returned home to his roots.

In July, he relocated his office to 4397 Highway 53 in Hoschton. His family roots run deep in Jackson County. His mother and all her siblings reside in Jackson County and have worked in the county for more than 40 years.

His new office is two blocks from his uncle Larry Stancil’s garage and wrecker service which is a prominent establishment in the community.

His goal in opening a new law office in Hoschton is to provide competent representation to the citizens of Jackson County at affordable rates.

Over the last two decades, Longabaugh has represented thousands of clients in civil, criminal, personal injury and traffic-related matters.

He graduated from Mercer University in 1988 with a BA in Political Science and from Atlanta Law School in 1991 with a Juris Doctorate degree.

A member of the State Bar of Georgia since 1993, he is admitted to practice law in the Georgia Court of Appeals; Georgia Supreme Court; and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

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John H. Longabaugh is glad to have his office in Hoschton.

“I welcome the opportunity to meet with the citizens of Jackson County and handle the representation of their legal needs,” said Longabaugh, who says he wants to become an active business partner in the community.

Longabaugh’s office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and weekends and evenings by appointment. Longabaugh may be contacted at 770-685-1071 or by email at JOHNL859@ aol.com.

DISTRICT 3 TOWN HALL MEETING Tuesday, August 13, 2013 • 7:00 p.m. Please join Commissioner Bruce Yates at a town hall meeting to receive information and updates on the following topics.

Budget Report New Title Ad Valorem Tax Speed Limits along SR 124 and SR 332 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Citizen Concerns Hoschton Depot • 4272 Hwy 53

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highlighted the successes of Leadership Jackson, including Plunge for Paws.

Lisa Stephens, one of the graduates of the Class of 2013, said, “Working with Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring for the past eight years has allowed me to be an involved citizen within my community. I felt like I knew a lot about Jackson County but was pleasantly shocked at the wealth of information I learned about our community through Leadership Jackson. I enjoyed each session, working together on our class project ‘Plunge for Paws’ and, most importantly, I made impactful and lasting friendships with other business leaders.”

Another class member also appreciates her experence. “Relationships are an important component of successful professional lives,” said grad Beth McIntyre, director of Piedmont Regional Library. “Leadership Jackson provides an opportunity to cultivate professional relationships with a cross-section of community leaders. This benefits not only the individual, but the community as a whole.

“I gained much from Leadership Jackson. In addition to knowledge about business, education, and government in Jackson County, I walked away with newly formed professional relationships with community leaders that I wouldn’t have known otherwise.”

Also in the Class of 2013 was Alex Branch, Diontia Cornell, Robin Daniel, Chris Foster, Joe Godfrey, Claibourne Jordan, Erin Moore, Priscilla Murphy, Nicole Parker, Kevin Poe, Scott Rodgers, Jeremy Smith and Vicki Starnes.

The Humane Society was presented with a check and Sharon Anderson introduced the Leadership Jackson Class of 2014, and Josh Fenn, Chamber President/ CEO, wished the Class of 2014 his best.

The Leadership Jackson Class of 2014 includes Sarina Roth, owner of Never the Rock Photography.

“I am so excited to be a part of this Leadership Jackson class. It has already been a wonderful experience, and I can only anticipate the program for the rest of the year making a significant impact on me and my relationship with our community. I’ve already made new friends, learned about unspoken needs within our commu-

Leadership Jackson Class of 2014 ■■ David Boring – Woodtec Millwork, Inc. – Operations Manager ■■ Ralph Brooks – Edward Jones Investments – Financial Advisor ■■ Paul Brown – Habitat for Humanity –Executive Director ■■ Leigh Carroll – Supreme Sales & Marketing, LLC – Program Director ■■ Maura Cobb – Northridge Medical Center – Chief Nursing Officer ■■ Judy Davis – Jackson County Water & Sewerage Authority – Finance Director ■■ Mike Faulkner – Legacy Landscape Management – General Manager ■■ Wayne Garrison – Community Bank & Trust – Vice President ■■ Jim Hix – Jackson County Board of Commissioner – Commissioner District 1 ■■ Ross Kesterson – Restore Pros –Owner ■■ Chris Lane – Southern Power Company – Operations & Maintenance Manager ■■ Janis Mangum – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office – Sheriff ■■ Flint McCullough – Georgia Power Company – Local Manager ■■ Terri Parker – Gwinnett Technical College/ Emory Health – Clinical Coodinator/CT Technologist ■■ Amie Pirkle – City of Jefferson – Finance Director ■■ Logan Propes – Jackson County Board of Commissioners – Finance Director ■■ Nancy Rhodes - Adornare - Owner ■■ Sarina Roth – Never the Rock Photography – Owner ■■ Katie Rowell – Express Employment Professionals – Business Development Manager ■■ Russell Stafford – Southeast Toyota Distributors – Operations Manager ■■ James Wascher – City of Commerce – Finance Director

nity, and I look forward to serving in ways I’ve never served before.

“I am thrilled that I am able to participate this year and will finally have the opportunity to experience what so many of my colleagues have been raving about!

“I am really looking forward to having the opportunity to work with other leaders in our community to make a difference in a specific area of need in Jackson County. There are always so many ways to serve and give and contribute, but working together with other like-minded people that have other strengths, ideas and resources will make it very successful.

For more about Leadership Jackson, visit www.jacksoncountyga.com/Leadership-JacksonCounty.839.0.html

business Members of the 2013 Class of Leadership Jackson: Alex Branch, Diontia Cornell, Robin Daniel, Chris Foster, Joe Godfrey, Claibourne Jordan, Beth McIntyre, Erin Moore, Priscilla Murphy, Nicole Parker, Kevin Poe, Scott Rodgers, Jeremy Smith, Vicki Starnes and Lisa Stephens.

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Falcons scrimmage in the Ville

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Friday Night Lights usually consists of a clash between two high school heavy weights. Last Friday, Gainesville High School students and others got the ultimate experience to start their weekend but it didn’t involve the Red Elephants.

The Atlanta Falcons took the field at City Park Stadium for a scrimmage game, and head coach Mike Smith said it was nice to have a change of scenery.

The Falcons have a practice field in Flowery Branch.

Fans were anxious to see the Falcons and lined up outside the gates hour before the players arrived to get a good seat.

Every athlete in attendance will not be on the Falcons’ final roster as Atlanta will trim its roster down to 75 on Aug. 27 and then cut it down again to 53 four days later.

The Falcons preseason schedule starts today as they host the Cincinnati Bengals at 8 p.m. The game will be shown on ESPN.

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From left to right: Freddie the Falcon signs autographs for fans who waited anxiously to see the Falcons scrimmage. Darius Johnson, a rookie out of Southern Methodist University, makes the touchdown grab. Johnson helped the Mustangs reach a 7-6 record.

RUNNING FOR A STATE TITLE

Jackson County and Mill Creek will hit the ground running soon

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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JACKSON COUNTY Things are looking bright for the Jackson County Comprehensive High School cross country team.

On the boys’ side, they’ll return one of their best and an underclassman that could contribute early.

J.T. Wood, who is also on the Panther wrestling team, anchored the running attack for JCCHS last season.

“I feel like we have a boys’

team with a known No. 1 [runner] in J.T. Wood and then a lot of good runners behind him.

We need six guys to want to be really good or great if this team is going to move into contention for a state qualifying spot,” said head coach Joseph Brubaker.

“Jake Dearman, Zack Sears, Aaron Sosebee, whom I saw the most this summer, Anthony Allen, Bryce Hughes, Corey Ramey and Trevin Sweat all have potential to do that. I am also excited for newcomers to really push for varsity spots. Tyler Rutledge

Equestrian comes to Jefferson

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Starting Sept. 3, Jefferson Parks and Recreation will offer Equestrian sessions for eight weeks. Shannon Thompson, whose been in the business for more than 30 years, will instruct the youngsters on things such as a grooming, barn safety and of course, the art of riding horses.

Her resume speaks for itself.

“My students compete with success at the local level as well as regional and national level competitions. We brought home three state champion titles at the recent 4H state horse show and just brought home top place at the regional 4H show in Louisiana. Teaching children is my passion and something that is just a part of who I am,” said Thompson.

Thompson was attracted to the peaceful country lifestyle and the school district in Jefferson. So she packed her bags and moved from Woodstock three years ago and enjoys calling Jackson County home.

Thompson is excited about introducing Equestrian to the community as some have had to travel great lengths to get lessons or compete.

“Many Jefferson and Jackson County residents were traveling to other counties for riding lessons and they are happy to find they can learn right in their own backyard,” Thompson said.

The competitions are separated by age as well as categories from beginners to advanced riders. Those who are 4H members have to either lease or own their own horse six months before the state competition. There are also competitions for those who need to borrow a pony.

“We show at local shows in Dressage, jumping and western classes where they do not need to own or lease a horse for those competitions. I am a huge advocate for children competing in horse shows. I believe there are life lessons they will learn along the way.

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is a freshman to watch,” said Brubaker.

Each team lost one of its top runners out of the top seven; Brubaker said there might be a spot available to fill that role.

“Our main goal is to motivate this 2013 team to compete with each other but more so to fight to lower the times,” stated Brubaker.

The girls finished 11th at state last year and third in the region championships. They have quite a few runners returning that can help them get a top 10 finish come November.

“The girls return a good mix of upper and lower classmen.

The team should be led by Monica Jimenez and Maddie Newton. Monica could have a breakout season for us. Kourtney Axelberg will be the glue for the team and she has had a really good summer,” said Brubaker.

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Allison Freeman will help the Lady Panthers running attack.

G-Braves fight to stay alive in ILS

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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The month of August is crunch time for Triple-A baseball teams wanting to close out the month strong and stand on top of their division. As of Aug. 5, the Gwinnett Braves were last in the International League South.

They’ve been in an uphill battle to get the offense and defense clicking in the same game but they managed to pull away with two wins in a recent road swing.

In a two-game stand against the Charlotte Knights, Gwinnett split the series with a 7-5 win game one and an 8-2 defeat game two.

In its first meeting, Gwinnett scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning after Charlotte took a 2-0 advantage.

B.J. Upton, who is on a rehab assignment with Gwinnett, doubled in his first at-bat; later he drove in the first run of the game off a single by Alden Carrithers. Philip Gosselin scored

off a sacrifice fly by Ernesto Mejia. After a stolen base by Carrithers, he brought in the third run of the game, courtesy of a ground out by Brandon Boggs.

Gwinnett continued its scoring barrage with two runs in the second and one in the fourth and fifth. Matt Pagnozzi, Upton and Dewayne Wise all contributed to the scoring drive.

Steve Tolleson belted a homer with one runner on base in the eighth to put the Knights away for good. Starting pitcher David Hale went six innings and gave up just three runs.

The G-Braves left Charlotte for Durham but got off to a slow start against the Bulls.

Durham had their way at the plate all night long. They started off with three runs in the bottom of the third, two in the fourth and slammed Gwinnett with four in the fifth.

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Payton Abercrombie, a student of Shannon Thompson, is all smiles as she wears her red ribbon medal after a competition.

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Matt Pagnozzi had two of out the three runs in the G-Braves 11-3 loss in the first of a two game series against Durham.

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Gwinnett Braves host Lehigh Ironpigs

GMP hosts World Crown 300

JCCHS baseball travel team tryouts

The Gwinnett Braves return home tomorrow for a four game home stand against the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs. The first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. Lehigh is currently fourth in the International League North out of six teams. On Aug. 13, Gwinnett will host the Durham Bulls for four nights.

The Bulls are sitting at the top of the leader board in the International League South. For more information, including ticket prices and promotions, visit gwinnettbraves.com or call them at 678-277-0300.

On August 10, Gresham Motor Sports Park will host the Slack Auto Parts World Crown 300. The event will kick off at 7 p.m. and will feature Sportsman/Renegade, Mini Stock and more. Pit passes are $35. General admission is $30. Senior citizens will be charged $25; students and teachers can get in for $15 and kids 12 and under will get in free. For more information, check out greshammotorsportspark.com or call them at 706.367.9461.

On Aug. 18, tryouts will be held for the Jackson County Junior Panther 11U and 12U travel teams. This will be the final tryout. It will take place at Jackson County baseball facility at 2:30 p.m. The Panthers are sponsored by the JCCHS baseball coaches as we all as the JCCHS Booster Club. For more information, contact head coach Tommy Fountain at 770-530-8975 or Jason Youngblood at jmyblood@bellsouth.net.

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JHS not intimidated by road game schedule

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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At first glance, the Lady Dragons schedule seems unfair. The Jefferson High School softball team has just four home games so they won’t have the luxury of having the Dragon faithful cheering them on as much as they’d like, however, firstyear head coach Zach Black said that won’t deter how they play.

“I am sure the girls will handle it great and hopefully compete and be excited to play softball no matter where the game is held,” Black stated.

Jefferson finished 20-16 overall and 8-1 in region play last year. They earned the right to host the first two rounds of the 2A softball state playoffs. The Lady Dragons defeated Manchester High School in a double

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Showing horses teaches children self-confidence, hard work and the all-important life lessons of winning and losing graciously.

Watching my students compete at the state, regional and national level with such confidence brings joy to my heart,” Thompson said.

Equestrian is one of the most peaceful yet adventurous sports and it has no limits. Thompson wants young people to know they don’t have to stop riding horses once they graduate from high school. Schools like the Oklahoma State University (reigning national champs) and the University of South Carolina (2013 Southeastern Conference Champions) have notable equestrian programs.

“People don’t automatically think when their child starts riding that someday that could help pay for college but, that is very much a possibility for any student who dedicates themselves to this sport,” Thompson said.

For the kids and parents who are skeptical, Thompson believes they’ll feel relaxed around the horses once they get the proper training.

“Usually once they meet the ponies they’ll feel comfortable allowing their child to try it,” Thompson said.

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Continued from 1B Starting pitcher Kameron Loe lasted four innings and gave up five runs and six hits. Juan Cedeno took over for one inning but the run fest continued for Durham who added four more runs while Cedeno was on the mound. Joe Beimel was able to hold off the Bulls in the ninth after reliever Mark Lamm let two get away from him in two innings pitched.

It was an ugly 11-3 loss for the Gwinnett but they turned things around in game two with a 4-1 win, evening the series.

Sean Kazmar’s double in the top of the third got the ball rolling for the first run of the day. Carrithers and Joe Leonard each added a run in the top of the fourth, giving Gwinnett a 3-1 advantage. Yohan Flande was lights out on the mound as he went a long eight innings and gave up just one run.

As of Aug. 5, Flande is 7-6 on the year. Ryan Buchter earned the save.

Gwinnett will return home tomorrow for a fourgame home stand against the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs.

header before falling to Dade County in the best of three in round two.

The reigning region champions hosted Buford High School two days ago.

But, that wouldn’t be considered his “head coaching debut,” and for now, he is enjoying his new role at the helm of JHS softball.

“It’s exciting to begin my first season as the head coach. There is a lot that goes into it but I am fortunate enough to have a great staff and administration here at Jefferson. Everyone has been great in making the transition as smooth as possible,” Black said.

The Dragons open the season against Madison County High School. The 4A Red Raiders finished 34-8 and fell 2-1 in the state championship game against Northwest Whitfield High School. If you think that rat-

tles the Dragons dungeon, think again. Black is fully confident that the strength of their schedule will be just what the doctor ordered.

“We play a tough nonregion schedule which is good. It will prepare us for the tough region we play in.

I have not gotten caught up in who we play or anything like that. We are just taking things one day at a time and we’re working on things we can control,” said Black.

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Sophomore Emily Doeding finished eighth in the second annual Bob Roller Invitational last year and trimmed off three minutes and seven seconds from the Jefferson 10th annual Mainstreet News Meet, where she placed 20th.

It’s those improvements that could make Jackson County very competitive.

“Emily Doeding, Allison Freeman, Nikki Fowler, Bailye Hendley and Savannah Shaw all had really good moments last year. We are looking for them to be more consistent and for all of them to greatly improve for this year. If that happens, it will be exciting. We could have a great group fighting to form a fantastic pack,” said Brubaker.

Cross country is all about the numbers. At state last year, some of the top finishers came in under 18 minutes on the boys’ side and 20 minutes on the girls’ side. Brubaker said he’s not sure where the Panthers stand in terms of its timing; right now, he’s just basking in the joy of another year.

“We will find out really fast due to the amended schedule. I will know when we see them during that first week and workouts.

I look forward to seeing the team get out in its entirety and beginning a new season with these athletes,” Brubaker said.

MILL CREEK Last year, the Mill Creek High School boys’ cross country team dedicated its season to former member Tajay Hoppines, who died in a drowning accident. If Hoppines were here, he’d surely be proud as the Hawks brought home a state championship.

Some athletes shy away from talking about a two-peat but, all the chatter could be the driving force that helps Mill Creek bring back the hardware.

“Last year was amazing and a dream come true,” said head coach Andy Christie. “The boys have been talking about repeating since last year since we return five of our top seven runners from that team.”

Mill Creek kicked the season off right by claiming the Gwinnett County championships behind the strength of Eric Westog,

Matt Tippins, Sven Hope and Tyler Woodrome, who all placed in the top 10.

The Hawks will not return Hope and Tippins, who have graduated and are now running at the collegiate level.

“Both of them were in our top five at state.

Sven plans on running at North Georgia Technical College and Matt will run for Georgia College and State University,” said Christie.

However, Westog and Woodrome have a great deal of experience. Woodrome won an individual state track and field title in the 1600 meter run; he also helped lead Mill Creek to the overall team title and was part of the winning 4x400 meter relay team.

Needless to say, the Hawks will have a superb runner in Woodrome. “[Some of our key runners will be] seniors Josh Arceneaux, Eric Westog and Tyler Woodrome. Trevor Mitchell and Ethan LoCicero will represent the juniors and Jonathan Westog and Sam Costa are sophomores,” stated Christie.

Just because the Hawks won the state title last year, doesn’t mean it will be handed to them this season. Christie admitted the schedule is harder so they’ll need to have their best performance day in and day out. In particularly, the Broncos may have painted a bull’s eye on Mill Creek’s back as they were interrupted from claiming a fourth consecutive title.

“I do think it will be harder [to repeat] because everyone will want to knock off the defending champs. In particular, Brookwood High School should be stronger than they were last year. They won state from 20092011 so we know they want to be back on top of the state. Hopefully, we will be up for the challenge,” Christie stated.

Christie has laid out his expectations for his squad. Now it’s just a matter of how they execute it.

“I want us to feel like we are improving week to week. The obvious goals are to defend our county, region and state titles. But, I also hope we can stay humble, handle adversity well and see if we can soar even higher than we did last year,” said Christie.

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Sandro Espinosa said Road Atlanta offers a thrilling course.

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Road Atlanta hosted the National Auto Sports Association race event this past weekend and some of the top drivers in the division gathered to fight for quality points. NASA was formed in 1991 and its sole purpose is to provide amateur and professional drivers a way to showcase their talent while giving race fans the thrill they want.

Eric Palacio finished as the victor but had some very stiff competition.

Sandro Espinosa, who was in second place before and after the race, said consistency is key if you want to be successful in this league.

“Each driver in the competition is awarded a certain amount of points based on their position at the end of the race. In other words, it pays off to be consistent in your performance on the track,” said Esponisa.

Esponisa finished third out of 17 drivers which leaves him in good standing.

Esponisa competes in the Spec E30 class and it’s definitely not a walk in the park.

“Spec E30 is known as the most competitive class in NASA due to the equality

of cars based on the specific criteria that is sanctioned

by NASA for each car in the competition. Hence it comes down to the skill of the driver,” said Espinosa.

Espinosa said he is familiar with the track at Road Atlanta but that doesn’t necessarily give him an edge.

“Road Atlanta is world renowned and we are really lucky to have it in our backyard. The track is very challenging due to its elevation changes and its super-fast turns,” Espinosa said.

Like most race events, drivers spend two to four days in Braselton with a hectic schedule that consists of time trials, car maintenance and actual competition. But, Espinosa said the best thing to do is put all your worries aside and focus on doing what you love.

“It’s always a busy weekend for us between setting up and making sure your car is at 100 percent. Not to mention the weather plays a big role in your level of exhaustion and performance of the car,” said Espinosa. “However, when you are passionate about racing, all those things seem to be minimized and it’s always an enjoyable experience.”

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Farah Bohannon Columnist The Hero’s Ball is a night to show support for the men and women who risk their lives every day to keep our community safe as well as support for Operation One Voice, an organization that benefits families of wounded and fallen soldiers.

The third annual Hero’s Ball, which recognizes the West Jackson Fire Department, Braselton Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, will take place on Friday, Aug. 23, at the Braselton-Stover House.

The 2013 Hero’s Ball Guest of Honor will be Col. (Ret.) Jeff Cairns USA, SF. Hors d’oevres and dinner courtesy of Cornbread and Caviar will be served and drinks will be available with a donation. Guests will also enjoy live entertainment

by Nelson Brownstone, a bar, gun raffle and a silent auction Attire is black tie/dress blues for men and formal gowns for women.

Tickets are $100 per person. There are two options for sponsorship as well.

A Silver Level Sponsorship is specifically for “Table Sponsors” which are $1,200 each. Table sponsorships include a table with your business or personal name displayed. It will provide eight seats plus four additional seats for service members and their dates.

Table sponsorships will have a full page ad in the Hero’s Ball publication and a special gift for the table as well.

A Gold Level Sponsorship is a minimum of $2,500 donation or the sponsorship of a table and/or items equaling $2,500. This includes a table with your business or personal name displayed as well as 12 seats. Gold Level Sponsors will have a full page ad in the Hero’s Ball publication, a special gift for the table and a special recognition at the event.

Current sponsors include Cornbread and Caviar, Funari Realty, Georgia Kids Academy, Independence Bank of Georgia, Lawson Funeral Home, Liberty World Beverage, Mr. Smith Corporate Concierge, Safelite Auto Glass, Slice Graphics, Standard Press, Whole Foods Braselton Distribution Center and Wilco Printing.

For tickets or table sponsorships, contact Amber Chatham at 706-224-5493 or amberchatham@me.com Farah Bohannon is a part-time staffer for The Paper. Reach her at fabohannon@clickthepaper.com

The Hero’s Ball, which benefits Operation One Voice, recognizes the West Jackson Fire Department, Braselton Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff ’s Office.

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Danny Kofke and his wife Tracy are teaching their daughters from a young age about the importance of sound money management. The experience of the Kofkes management of their financial lives provides Danny with material he can share in his books and appearances.

It’s class time as Danny Kofke bestows additional wisdom with latest book

By Katie Griffin and Farah Bohannon

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Hoschton teacher and author Danny Kofke recently published a new book, “A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom” in which he discusses the various ways to focus on saving now to enjoy the benefits later.

He and his wife, Tracy live an interestingly frugal lifestyle that has earned attention from all across the country. He has become more and more popular because of his frugality in the midst of a recession.

He is scheduled to appear on Fox News America’s News Headquarters on Aug. 11.

Danny and his wife and their two daughters, Ava and Ella, live a debt-free life (other than their mortgage) on his teacher’s salary of $39,000. He is the author of “Living on a Teacher’s Salary and Other Financial Advice.”

His most important piece of financial advice is “You have to have a plan. If there’s no destination in mind, then you never know where you’re going,” said Danny.

He offered much encouragement to teachers returning to work this month in Jackson County, saying that with 10 furlough days, it will be a somewhat difficult year, but as long as they spend less than they earn and be sure to build their emergency fund, they too can live debt -free on their salary.

Danny encourages people to “build up your

emergency fund” first and foremost because in this economy and job market, you always want to be prepared for the worst and you never want your family to go without.

“An emergency fund brings peace of mind and you know that if you lose your job, you will still be able to survive,” said Danny.

He realizes that not everyone thinks financially like he does, so he encourages those who don’t know where to start a frugal lifestyle to carry a notepad and track every dollar you spend for an entire month. He and Tracy did this and were able to pin point and eliminate a lot of extra spending. They noticed they ate out for breakfast three times one week and bought coffee out four times another week and ate dinner out twice that month, so they were able to make a commitment to living more frugally than they were and it has certainly paid off.

Danny and Tracy had a reality check when they taught in Poland after they married and lived in a 500-square-foot apartment. They thought it was such a small space and couldn’t believe they had to live like that and then they realized that there were families with three kids living in the same size apartment. “Stepping out of the country helped us be thankful and more content with what we have here,” said Danny.

Another important task Danny and his wife have taken on is teaching their two daughters how to manage money.

“This country is creating a generation of kids who don’t know how to handle money.”

“We are teaching our children to spend wisely,” said Danny. “We’re (this country) creating a generation of kids who don’t know how to handle money.”

He gives his daughters chores and an allowance and encourages them to save but lets them spend their money on things so they will be able to appreciate it even more since they worked and saved for it. There’s a saying that Danny always uses with his girls when teaching them to be content: “Want what you have and you will always have what you want.”

He also encourages teachers and everyone to change their thinking when it comes to money. If you focus on how much you’re going to have in retirement, saving it now seems much easier. He says you have to teach yourself to think positively about money because 85 percent of spending is emotional. There are all kinds of emotions that drive spending shame, guilt, fulfilling a need, stress, etc.

His motivation for saving money is financial freedom. He wants to work the job he en-

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Ham operates marks Braselton founding On Saturday, Aug. 10, the Tri-County Amateur Radio Club conducted a special on air event to commemorate the anniversary for the Town of Braselton.

Braselton will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2016 and the club will be conducting this special event each year, with the 100th anniversary being the final year.

The club has prepared a special certificate to be given to each amateur radio operator contacted during the special event period. Each year the certificate depicts a different landmark from within the town.

Last year, the certificate featured the William H. Braselton home which is currently the town hall. For 2013, it will be the John Oliver Braselton home which is the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Edward Braselton, located at the corner of Highway 53 and Brassie Lane.

“Amateur Radio operators from across the nation will be collecting these attractive certificates each year to display on wall of the ham shack,” said club president Al Mieger.

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Community Happenings Lisa Martin will entertain the crowd at the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center on Aug. 10 in another free concert as part of the summer Concert on the Veranda series for the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council. The concert is 8 to 10 p.m. and everyone should bring a lawn chair.

The arts council will have refreshments for sale including drinks, hot dogs and sweets. sss The Jefferson Farmer’s Market in downtown Jefferson is open from 7-11 a.m. each Saturday through September. sss Spout Springs Library Farmers Market is open each Thursday from 4-7 p.m. through Oct. 31. The market is located in the library parking lot at 6488 Spout Springs Road Flowery Branch.

The 31st YMCA Winder annual Summer’s End Road Race – a 5K, 10K and a fun run – will be held Aug. 10. For full race information, directions, start times and online registration, visit www. gapiedmontymca.org or www.active. com. sss Sterling on the Lake presents band, “Slippery When Wet” at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The cost for residents is $3 and for non-residents, the charge is $15 per car. All ages concert. Food and concessions available. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for outdoor amphitheater seating. sss The Tree House, the children’s advocacy center serving families of Jackson, Barrow and Banks counties, is hosting a new fundraiser on Aug. 24 at Crow’s Lake. A Primal Rush Obstacle Course Race is planned.

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bread for $8. Pints of BBQ are $10.

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

To purchase tickets, contact Meg Loggins or Melinda Shealey at Family Connection/CIS at 770-868-2910 or contact any board member. sss The Jackson County 4-H Love of Llamas program is seeking new members. A new member orientation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, at Chelian Farm in Jefferson.

Youth must be 9-19 years of age. Club meetings are normally scheduled for most Fridays from 4-8 p.m. at Chelian Farm in Jefferson. This program is a 4-H structured program geared toward learning animal science, interaction with exotic animals, community service, showing and much more. Youth and parent who are interested in learning more about the program are welcome to attend the new member orientation for details about the program. Reservations must be made by contacting Kim Kyst at kim@kyst.org. Visit www.caes.uga.edu/ extension/jackson/4H/index.html sss Aug. 31 is the date of the 2013 Miss Hoschton pageant, the proceeds of which support Georgia National Guard soldiers. Sponsored by Ritzi Reruns Consignment & Gift Shop, the pageant is for ages from birth up to 39. A The pageant will be held at New Community Church, located at 3955 Highway 53 in Hoschton. On Aug. 31, the doors will open and check-in will begin at 9 a.m. Admission is $5 and children under 2 are admitted free.

Contact Nancy or Reneé at Ritzi Reruns Consignment & Gift Shop at 706654-1983 or 678-442-6499. sss

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

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

Featured will be Susan Wilkinson, Karen Strum and Linda Tilden. The show and sale is free to the public, and refreshments will be served. sss

The 2013-14 Braselton-Hoschton Relay For Life year will begin with a Sept. 13 Masquerade Ball being held at the Braselton-Stover House.

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

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

Relay team members are selling the 200 tickets, and tickets are available at Hoschton City Hall and Independence Bank. Contact Jennifer Kidd at jenniferdkidd62@gmail.com or Jessica Worley at jess0985@gmail.com. sss

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

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Heart for Hoschton is part of fall festival plans “A Heart for Hoschton” Christian singing competition will be held Sunday, Sept.

29, as a part of the Hoschton Fall Festival.

The Christian singing contest for soloist and groups (no choirs please) is being sponsored by The Church of Hoschton and the Hoschton Jubilee.

On the stage in downtown Hoschton, each entry will have five minutes including setup. A profession sound system will be provided.

Three judges will determine the winner in four categories of performance, and monetary prizes will be awarded to the top three finalists. Winners will perform at the Hoschton Jubilee on Oct. 19. Hoschton Jubilee is held the third Saturday of each month at the Opry House located in Hoschton Towne Center. \Online registration deadline is Sept. 15 and the fee is $25 and includes a T-shirt.

Onsite registration ends at 2:30 p.m. on the day of the event and is $25 with no T-shirt.

There are only 50 slots available so register early.

Any questions should be addressed to Pastor E. Cory Sexton at 678-234-9408 or 706-654-8415 or email revcsexton@gmail. com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Practice making a scarecrow for the upcoming Jump Right In Scarecrow Team Competition. Businesses, nonprofit groups or families made up of three to five members will compete to make the best scarecrow vignette or decorative design.

Teams will have an hour to complete the task and a team of judges will determine the best design based on creativity, theme, originality and design.

Get details about the Hoschton Fall Festival by visiting the City of Hoschton’s website at www.cityofhoschton.com

Run the Vineyard is Aug. 17 The Rotary Club of Braselton is readying for its fifth annual race Run the Vineyard 5K on Aug. 17.

“We are hoping for it to be our largest,” said Howard Hardaway, president-elect of the club and race coordinator. “We are anticipating about 250 runners.”

Proceeds from the race will support Jackson County Boys and Girls Club, Braselton Rotary Club charities and three area cross country team Booster Clubs through the club’s “Cross Country Team Challenge.”

Hardaway said, “The challenge is not to see who can run the race the fastest, but to see which team can get the most runners to our race. Runners for their high school team can also include friends and families.

Last year we gave $500 to the team from Jackson County Comprehensive High School for having the most runners at the race, and this year we have added an additional two levels of prizes so we can include

more high schools.

“We are hoping to give out as much as $1,500 to the three schools depending on participation,” said Hardaway.

The course will start at Chateau Elan Winery and wind through the winery and equestrian area and into the Chateau Elan neighborhood.

“The course is very rolling, and will challenge most runners,” said Hardaway.

The race will start at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. Packet pickup will be from 4:30-7:30 a.m. at the Pavilion next to Paddy’s Pub or on race day starting at 6:30 a.m.

All pre-registered runners will receive a dry fit shirt, and there will have awards for the top male and female overall and master’s runners and top three male and female finishers in 13 age groups.

For questions about the race, call Howard Hardaway at 770-354-7553.

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Win back trust by being worthy, acknowledging issues Dear John: I met the woman of my dreams in a nightclub at a time when I wasn’t ready for a relation‑ ship: I had no job, no savings, no credit.

We fell in love within months. I finally got a job, but I was still very irresponsible with money. She began to lose faith in me.

Now we’ve been apart for four months. She’s the most important person in my life, and I don’t want to lose her.

How can I win back her love and trust? — Ready To Commit in Houston, Texas Dear Ready: The best way to win back trust is to first be worthy of it, and second, apologize.

Write a letter to her ex‑ pressing what you think she probably feels; acknowledge her disappointment in you.

Next, let her know that her anger is justified. Then reassure her that her feel‑ ings were valid: You were inconsiderate. You were insensitive, and you were untrustworthy.

With Venusians, your per‑ sistence will send the clear message that you really care.

John Gray By expressing your feelings sincerely in writing, you are opening the door to regaining her trust once again. Be cer‑ tain that you will be worthy of that renewed trust.

Dear John: My husband and I have been married for three years. He used to regu‑ larly suggest what we would do on a night out. But lately it’s usually left up to me, even if it’s as simple as a movie or going out to dinner.

Since we’ve settled into such a routine, I guess I’ve let him off the hook in the dating department.

How can I let him know that I think he’s let me down?

—Disappointed in Denver, Colo.

Dear Disappointed: In thousands of relationships, the guy stops planning dates

because he is trying to avoid making a mistake.

What he doesn’t know is that his inaction is an even bigger mistake: He is taking some of the romance out of the relationship.

Men are quick to take credit for success. They love to hear things like, “That was a great dinner” or “What a fun film.”

Quite often though, a man will take you out on a date and, quite innocently, you might share your dissatisfac‑ tion with something.

In telling him these things, you were not trying to imply that his choice made for a lousy date. Still, there is a good chance this is how he interprets your criticism.

Women need to remem‑ ber that Martians thrive on approval. If the movie is a dud or the dinner a disap‑ pointment, you don’t have to pretend that you liked it but it is very important to let him know how much you appreci‑ ate the fact that he wanted the evening to be a success.

If he knows that the fun of being together is more important than the steak be‑

ing overcooked, he’ll be a lot more likely to keep the sizzle in your dating.

Dear John: Most days I feel as if I am the sorriest man on this planet.

I hate my crummy job, which barely gives me enough to live on. It really makes me jealous to see oth‑ ers with so much going for them while I drive around in an old car and make do in a small, crummy apartment.

The girls I ask out reject me because they think I’m a loser — and who can blame them? I think I’m a loser too.

It’s always the guys with the great cars and the big houses that ride off with the great looking girls. How can I make that happen for me? — In A Rut in Irvine, Calif.

Dear In A Rut: Every day of our lives we are faced with the lure of material goods: cars, homes, new electron‑ ics, the wish to have greater financial resources and more material things.

Do these material things make you truly happy? No, not really.

You think of yourself as a

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“loser,” so unknowingly you project that thought out to every woman you meet.

How can you be happy and successful? First, be happy with yourself. Then let your desire bring you the focus you need to drive for the suc‑ cess that is the right fit for you.

Certainly everything really great happens with God’s help, but God ­­‑‑‑‑as the expression goes ‑‑‑‑helps those who help themselves.

They put themselves in the right place at the right time, and then it can miraculously happen.

In prior generations, peo‑ ple got married fairly early in life. However, in looking at divorce statistics today, we can see that early marriages — those made before the age of 25 — have the highest divorce rates.

Of course, you may be the exception to that rule.

Still, that’s why it’s good wisdom to take plenty of time, particularly now and into your 20s, to explore who you are prior to committing yourself to an exclusive rela‑ tionship. As your love grows, you are able to discern whether he is right for you , not because of his ability to be the perfect partner, but because you feel an uncondi‑ tional love from him.

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Commerce Schools set for first day Aug. 9

By Katie Griffin

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City of Commerce Schools will begin the 2013-2014 year Friday, Aug. 9. There are many exciting changes ahead for students and faculty this year. One major change is the new Interim Superintendent, Dr. Joy Tolbert.

“I am thankful to be part of Commerce City and its people. My personal belief is that ‘Failure is not an option.’ Not for those of us charged with educating our future leaders and certainly not for our students,” said Tolbert.

The Board of Education is excited about the upcoming year and looks forward to another successful year of moving forward in the City of Commerce.

“Everything seems to be falling into place. We are getting the year started off right and are headed in the right direction,” said Rodney Gary, chairman of the Board of Education.

According to the list of changes from Dr. Tolbert, “There will be three system initiatives which include full implementation of the new accountability measureCollege and Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI); initial training/implementation of the Teacher Keys and Leader Keys state approved evaluation instruments; and the conversion from a traditional public school system to a system of charter schools.”

Below is the list of changes that students/teachers can expect: Commerce Primary School (K-2) • Expansion of Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) in mathematics • Begin to explore STEM certification • Develop and implement a Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) • Extended learning time • New playground equipment • New computer lab for students Commerce Elementary School (Grades 3-4) • Implementation of Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) in mathematics • Begin to explore STEM certification • Extended learning time • Develop and implement a Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) • Federally funded tablets for all 3rd graders

• 10 computers (federally funded) for each classroom at CES Commerce Middle School (grades 5-8) • Math Coach (federally funded) for math teachers in grades 5-8 • Implementation of literacy courses in grades 5, 6, and 7 to focus on reading and writing standards in the content areas • Implementation of math literacy for struggling students in grades 5, 6 and 7 • Benchmark assessments/formative assessments (LDC/MDC model; FIP training) • Implementation of data teams with literacy teachers • Reading & writing instructional/assessment strategies for ELA & literacy teachers • Begin to explore STEM certification • Connections health course in grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 • Increased erosion control efforts on campus • Going green to save energy- Two new computer labs (federally funded) with virtual desktops • Classroom Performance Sets and slates for math teachers in grades 5-8 (federally funded) Commerce High School (grades 9-12) • Math Coach (federally funded) for math teachers in grades 9-12 • Expansion of Work Based Learning Program • Expansion of Dual Enrollment courses at Lanier Technical College • Contracted services for SAT Prep prior to administration of SAT at CHS • Begin to explore STEM certification

Jennifer Kimbel is ready to teach Jennifer Kimbel has been busy readying her second grade classroom in anticipation of a new crop of learners.

This year, Kimbel is among the South Jackson Elementary School teachers setting up their rooms at the former Kings Bridge Middle School. The sign out front welcomes you to South Jackson Elementary at Kings Bridge.

On Monday, Kimbel was working to maximize and optimize a larger space than she was used to in her former South Jackson school. When she first entered the former science lab room, she was a bit overwhelmed by the space and the number of boxes to be unpacked. While she acknowledged she had to determine where to begin, things were slowly coming together. By Monday afternoon, she had only to determine where she would put some remaining items such as photographs of her sons.

“The Lab” is where she will be displaying student work to tie in with the science lab fixtures which remain in the

Scouts seek new meeting location

By LEANNE AKIN

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Boy Scout Troop 146 and Pack 146 are searching for what if hoped to be a permanent home for its Monday night meetings.

Retired United States Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. (retired) R.A. “Dutch” Hut helps lead the 65-70 boys from the Braselton area involved in Scouting. The troop is being displaced again with the closing of Braselton Prep, which had opened its doors to the Scouts when the pastor of the church which sponsored the troop informed the leaders that the Scouts would no longer be welcome at the church.

For Hut, the opportunity at Braselton Prep provided a chance to return to the 52-year-old troop’s origin. However, the location would not last long after Westbook Academy Preparatory School, which was to be leasing part of the owner’s property, closed and the bank is taking back the property on Friday.

The old Zion Church was where many Scouts got their start and where Troop 146 and Pack 146 had returned to until now. The Scouts just completed their God and Country training “We want to make things work for the kids,” said Hut. “It’s all about the

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For Hut, the journey through the fallout of the national policy issues has been tough to weather but the individual units decide what standards to which they will hold. While some Scouts and their leaders across the nation have severed ties in the aftermath of the National Council action which made national headlines and divided communities, Hut said he remains committed to the troop. Local troops are feeling some impacts even though they had no say-so in the matter.

For Hut, it’s remains all about the boys. The troop took part in the Celebrate Braselton and carrying the American flag at the start of the July 4 parade.

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boys, boys, boys.” When he was in the Marines for 31 years, it was all about the men, men, men. Now his role as a Scout master is helping make boys into fine men who will be the leaders of their communities, their businesses, their organizations, their families and their churches. Scouts – ages 6-10 for Cub Scouts, ages 10-1/2 to 18 for Boy Scouts and to 22 for Venturers -- are trustworthy and committed.

“We also have some wonderful adult leaders who support the troop,” said Hut. Recruitment of new Scouts is ahead, and Hut says he is hopeful a new meeting location can be found soon. One large meeting room or a few smaller rooms would meet the needs for the Scouts, Hut said.

“We need somewhere to call home.

We would like it to be a permanent place,” said Hut, who notes that the troop has a 17-foot trailer in which some of the troop’s camping gear and other equipment can be stored. There is other troop property which could benefit from being stored in donated storage space.

The troop enjoys community support, and is hopeful there will be a sponsor in the area which would allow the troop to remain in the local area.

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classroom. The reading library is tucked away in the corner with books secured in plastic containers and placed into shelves. She’ll integrated seating cubes where students can pretend they are in a window seat gazing out a large window. Previously her students have had a loft for their reading time.

Kimbel began her teaching career in 2000. The past dozen of her years have been in Jackson County. While she taught third graders for eight years, she had been enjoying instructing second graders ever since. Her desire to be a teacher took root when she was a kindergartner and she remains passionate about instilling knowledge into young minds.

“They are so eager to learn and they are so sweet and eager to please,” said Kimbel, who is looking forward to seeing her classroom filled with youngsters. “I love what I do.”

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Georgia sales tax holiday: May be worth the wait

By LEANNE AKIN

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With school bells ringing, some students have been anxious for parents and guardians to make purchases of all the items on their school supply list, however, delaying until Friday and Saturday to make major purchases of computers or clothing could provide some sizable savings.

The Georgia sales tax holiday on Aug. 9-10 will provide a chance to save some on the expense of readying a student for heading back into the classroom or onto the college campus.

While stocking up on tissues, baby wipes and cleansing wipes, paper towels, glue sticks, storage baggies -- those things listed on the

Pre-K supply list for students at Gum Springs Elementary School – in advance of the sales tax holiday may not cost enough in sales tax to sweat it, if your investment in school supplies includes a new computer or a nearly complete wardrobe for a child who has outgrown most of their clothing over the summer, it would worth your wait to hold off for a day or two.

One local mom, who happens to be a school teacher, has already shopped for her daughter. Sally Anne Short is a seventh grade Language Arts teacher at West Jackson Middle School.

“When we went to buy Savannah’s classroom supplies, we spent about $70 at Target,” said Short, who inquired when the tax-free

Look for deals on electronic school supplies In the not-so-distant past, scientific calculators were the most technologically advanced school supplies students needed. But today’s students rely on technology more than ever. Thanks to mobile phones, e-readers and portable computer tablets, the average student’s back-to-school shopping list often includes at least one electronic device. But with such technological advances comes a higher price tag for supplies.

Parents faced with the task of paying for their student’s school supplies, including electronics, may wonder how they can save money. Electronics can range from the affordable to the very expensive, and the most expensive product is not always the best. Here’s how to shop smart for electronic school supplies. * Think about how the device will be used. Will your son or daughter be typing term papers or putting together reports? If so, a device that has a word processing function will be necessary. Although many e-readers and tablets have apps that function as wordprocessors, such apps won’t be as comprehensive as more traditional word processing software. And unless the student has an external keyboard for typing, using a touchscreen can be cumbersome when producing lengthy assignments. Some tablets also need to be connected to a wireless printer in order to print documents.

Keep these things in mind when shopping. If a student needs to jot down notes or go online to do research only, a hand-held device may be adequate. * Educate yourself. Log onto the Internet and read everything you can about the various devices available. Some parents who aren’t tech savvy may quickly learn that there is an entirely new vocabulary with regards to technology and it pays to be informed.

Having the information at the ready and being able to discuss what you want from a given product with a store employee will make you less likely to spend extra money

on things that you probably don’t need, such as accessories or upgrades. * Comparison shop. Electronics are big business, and different retailers provide different deals. For example, one retailer may not offer as good a warranty plan or tech-support as another.

Compare apples to apples when comparison shopping to find the best deal. Do not be bashful about bringing in a competitor’s price to a particular store you like and asking for them to match a lower price. Many stores will do so to keep your business. * Consider a refurbished item. Manufacturers like Apple offer refurbished items that are backed with the same warranty as fresh-outof-the-box merchandise. Because these machines were rebuilt, the cost is considerably lower than buying new.

Also, refurbished equipment is usually thoroughly tested before it is shipped out to a new owner. * Gauge your student’s level of responsibility. Is your son or daughter prone to dropping or breaking things? If so, you may not want to spend a fortune on a top-of-the-line device. The tablet market has become especially competitive, with many name- and off-brand manufacturers offering variations of Android-based tablets for considerably less than some better-known models. For example, Chinese manufacturer Ainovo offers the Novo 7 Basic tablet for around $99. That’s even less than some e-readers on the market. It may not offer as many features as other tablets, but it may be effective for basic Web browsing and email. * Determine if a new device is really necessary. For some students, peer pressure plays a heavy role in their “need” for a new electronic device. If money for supplies is especially tight, and there is already a fully functioning computer at home, you may want to postpone purchasing a new device until you’re more capable of paying for it. Electronics often go on sale during the holiday season.

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shopping would be. “I may go out and buy some supplies for my classroom.”

Savannah is excited to be a seventh grader this year.

“We were able to get the school supply list off of the West Jackson Middle website after student schedules were posted on Infinite Campus,” said Short. “We bought them the week Target was

stocking their back-to-school supplies several weeks ago, so it was nice to shop ahead of time and avoid the rush.”

That means Savannah already has her notebooks and backpack organized in advance of open house.

Short notes that schools in Jackson County certainly welcome any help they can get from the parents and the

community.

“Being an active PTO member and/or donating time is a great help to a school,” suggests Short, who also gives some advice for individuals and businesses who want to help out teachers with first-of-the-year supply needs.

“There are many supplies that teachers would

love to have donated, such as boxes of tissue, dry erase markers, copy paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer, baby wipes and sticky notes,” said Short. “Typically we teachers spend our own money on a lot of classroom supplies, so it is wonderful when parents check in throughout the year to see what classroom needs they could donate to help.”

‘The earlier, the better’ with financial lessons for children

By Erica P. Techo

University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

For the majority of American children, it pays to be a kid.

More than half of American parents — 61 percent according to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants — give an allowance to their children. While the average yearly allowance was $65 a month, or $780 a year, only 1 percent of parents reported their kids saving money.

An allowance can be an important tool for teaching the basics of financial literacy. By learning the importance of saving from an early age, children can avoid money troubles in the future, said Nolan McClure, a graduate assistant in housing and consumer economics at the University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

“It’s never too late to learn...[but] I think the earlier, the better because you could avoid more difficult consequences,” McClure said.

The AICPA reported that 54 percent of children received an allowance before turning 8. Age, however, shouldn’t be the deciding factor in who gets allowance, McClure said.

“As soon as you ask for money, you’re given an allowance,” McClure said.

Parents can teach financial responsibility through allowance and help their kids develop the mindset of “my money.”

McClure and Michael Rupured, a financial management specialist with UGA Cooperative Extension, are developing an educational program that teaches parents how to prepare their children for future financial responsibility.

The main goal of the program, McClure said, is to produce financially literate children and young adults.

“We’d like to teach, one, the idea of spending money wisely and, two, financial management in general,” McClure said.

Their program advocates parents teaching financial lessons through instruction on how to spend and save allowance. When parents provide an allowance, they should explain how to handle the money, McClure said.

“Give instruction on how to manage the money,” he said. “Say ‘save 10 cents per dollar,’ or tell them what they need to pay for with it.”

Parents should assign responsibilities according to age and allowance amount and emphasize the importance of saving at every age.

For example, a child in elementary school could have the responsibility of buying his or her school lunch each week. If all of the allowance is spent

before the school week is over, the child becomes responsible for making bag lunches at home.

This method, McClure said, provides a “teachable lesson,” with minor consequences, rather than a “hard lesson” with extreme financial consequences.

To gradually increase responsibility, McClure suggests parents increase allowance and financial obligations.

A child in middle school could be responsible for their lunches and backto-school shoes, for example. “[More money] comes with age and discretion,” he said. “Some kids are going to be more mature at a younger age ... But I wouldn’t say to give a third grader money and say ‘You have to buy your clothes and your shoes and your lunch with this.’”

As allowance increases, parents should encourage greater savings and explain the different means of savings.

This way, children can move from their piggy bank to a savings account.

The lessons can continue in this way until the child becomes financially independent.

“College students who can manage money are those on the same system,” McClure said.

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The Panther Project at Jackson County Comprehensive High School levels the indoor activity area between west and east. The old weight room doesn’t even compare with the new one.

New JCCHS sports facility to be celebrated Aug. 12

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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When you step into the new gym at Jackson County Comprehensive High School, you can’t help but become captivated by the red, black and white strewn from the court to the ceiling. It’s certainly a jaw dropping sight and a much needed addition not just for the student athletes but for the kids who will be taking health and physical education classes as well.

“I’ve been in the education business for 38 years and this is the best facility I have seen,” said Scott Smith, Principal at JCCHS. It would only be fitting the athletic department at Jackson County unveil its new gym after a superb year from its athletes. Smith was very pleased as to how the project was

handled.

“The budget was done on time and it came in under budget,” Smith said.

Fans will enter from the second floor and can immediately visit the concession stand which is directly in front of the entrance.

Upon entering the gym, there’s a great view of the workout facility complete with brand new equipment. Smith said it’s getting rave reviews from the fans, community and others.

“I had a coach from Brenau University tell me that this was one of the best gym’s he’s seen,” Smith said.

The Panther Project will be officially celebrated on Monday, Aug. 12, when the Jackson County Board of Education conducts its monthly meeting.

The new gymnasium will be officially celebrated during a Monday BOE gathering.

Concussion management policy under study for 30 days The Jackson County Board of Education has received the recommendation from Bill Stewart, who is coordinating athletics and safety for the system, for a concussion management policy.

Stewart was previously athletic director and football coach for James Clemens High School in Alabama and is familiar with the need to protect student-athletes.

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exhibits symptoms of having a concussion, he or she shall be removed from the activity and be examined by a health care provider,” the policy reads.

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JCCO connecting grads with funds for further studies The Jackson County Community Outreach awarded scholarships to 14 graduates of area high schools and the Jackson County Adult Learning Center in May and June.

The recipients had been interviewed and selected based on their need for assistance, their strong desire to further their education, academic achievement and community and school involvement.

Funds for the scholarships were raised from the JCCO’s 14th annual achievement awards banquet held Dec. 8, 2012.

“The JCCO interviewed 25 qualified student applicants this year and the JCCO Scholarship Committee carried out a series of four interview sessions in Commerce and Jefferson,” said JCCO president Jim Scott.

Serving on the committee was Mary Dixon, who served as chairwoman, Betty J. Scott, Charlotte Johnson, Patrick Lee and Alice Rucker. Citizen interview team members included Sarah L. Kidd, a retired nurse; Brenda Walker, who works in the office of Wayne Farms; Carley Jo Smith of Northeast Georgia Medical Center; and Patrick Lee, a JCCO board member and supervisor at Safelite Auto Glass.

Scholarship awards for 2013 totaled $14,500.

“With the increased cost of tuition, books and fees, these scholarships are the ‘boost’ that students need as they start their educational careers,” said Scott.

The prestigious Rev. Dr. Tom Lewis Leadership Scholarship Award for $1,500 went to Mark A. Weaver Jr., a graduate of Jefferson High School who is attending Athens Technical College.

Scholarships of $1,000 were awarded to Brianna Davenport, an East Jackson Comprehensive High School graduate who will be attending the University of Georgia; Ashley Bassett, a Jackson County Comprehensive High School graduate who will also attend UGA; Jake C. Smith, a JCCHS grad who is attending the University of North Georgia; JCCHS graduate Cody Ledford who is attending Armstrong Atlantic College; Joseph Hollis,

an East Jackson Comprehensive High School graduate who will be attending Kennesaw State; Danika Bookout, a Commerce High School graduate who is attending the University of North Georgia; Commerce High School grad Bhavan B. Patel who is attending Georgia Gwinnett College; Rachel Moon, a Jefferson High grad who is attending UGA; Jefferson High grad Anna Alexander who is attending the University of North Georgia; Katherine Roche, a Commerce High grad who is attending the University of North Georgia; Elizabeth Kelley, a Jefferson High grad who is attending Georgia College and State University; Citlali VacaPonce, , an East Jackson Comprehensive High School graduate who will be attending the University of North Georgia; and Martha S. Nalley, Jackson County GED, who is attending Lanier Technical College to pursue a major in Accounting.

“The JCCO extends its appreciation to the entire Jackson County community for its ongoing support of our charitable and civic work in our county,” said Scott. “Assistance to advance the educational ambitions of our deserving and needy student citizens will significantly contribute to the future economy and leadership of Jackson County.”

The JCCO continues to solicit contributions and donations to the JCCO Endowment Fund established for the future long-range awards.

“We invite your participation and attendance at our 15th annual achievement awards banquet on Dev. 14 at the Jefferson Civic Center,” said Scott.

Tickets for the banquet will be available this fall but you can prepurchase tables and seats in advance by contacting Jim Scott or any JCCO board member. Prices for reserved tables of eight are $300 and single unreserved seats are $30.

“Again this year, our banquet goal is $20,000, allowing us to handle the anticipated increase in applicants due to the new HOPE Scholarship revision,” said Scott, who can be reached at 706-3353367.

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Katie Griffin The Paper

Mrs. Richards’ nautical themed class is an eye-catcher at East Jackson Middle School. She will be teaching seventh grade social studies but previously taught at the elementary school level. She is new to teaching at the middle school, and has gone above and beyond setting up her classroom.

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joys and spend as much time with his family as possible and not be tied down by debt and a higher paying, but miserable, job. He says that saving money and living a frugal lifestyle is a lot like losing weight; it doesn’t happen overnight and it is mostly about changing your thinking and taking baby steps that will build your confidence and encourage you to keep going.

Danny has published two books with another being looked at by publishers and another book in progress.

He enjoys writing because he feels that his books are a way he can help people gain financial freedom like he has. He likes seeing his name on the cover of a book mostly because it gives him a sense of permanence.

“Those books are going to be here when my greatgreat-grandchildren are here,” said Danny. He says it’s comforting to know that even when he is no longer living, he will still be able to offer advice to his family and their loved ones.

Danny’s wife, Tracy, is also a teacher. She has been a stay-at-home mother for the past nine years, but is returning to work this year.

“There is something special and particularly rewarding about being responsible for skills that an individual possesses. It is truly amazing to see someone who is completely clueless about a subject become confident about it,” said Tracy, who also owns her own textile business, Tracy Kofke Designs. She has been teaching previously. She used to work part-time at Tipsy Canvas in the studio and then began traveling for them for six months before they officially closed. The owner of the studio saw Tracy’s amazing potential and ability to connect with students and strongly encouraged her to “keep at it” and make it her own. This idea led to the birth of Canvas Creators.

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Tracy travels with Canvas Creators and does private parties, kids’ classes at the Jefferson Recreation Department and regular classes at Chateau Elan and Chattahoochee Country Club. She is a natural at what she does and enjoys helping her students create beautiful masterpieces.

“I was a first-grade teacher for 12 years and have been a stay-at-home mom for nine. I have always loved painting and crafting, so teaching these classes was a natural fit,” Tracy said.

Tracy particularly enjoys the “wow factor” aspect of the classes she teaches.

“Both adults and children begin classes saying they cannot even draw a stick figure. At the end of the class, they are always amazed with what they created and cannot believe the gorgeous artwork they’ve just painted,” she said. It is very rewarding for Tracy to see the confidence instilled in her students after attending one of her classes.

Tracy says she has loved meeting so many new people in the community through Canvas Creators, one being through the Jefferson Recreation Department.

“The Jefferson Recreation Department has given me a wonderful avenue to reach out to kids and provide them a fun alternative to other types of activities they offer,” said Tracy. The kids’ summer camp expanded from one week in 2012 to two weeks in 2013.

Some days, there were 30 kids — it was a huge success.

Tracy has also taught a SilverSneakers group a few times. “I love that I can teach people of all ages that they are able to paint — no talent required,” she said.

The Kofkes are such a talented couple and have so much to offer our community. For more information about Danny and his books, visit www.dannykofke. blogspot.com or send him an email at kofketd@windstream.net. And for more information about Tracy, visit www.canvascreators.com or send an email to tracy@canvas-creators.com

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Homes-Rentals ApartmentsFurnished In Lake Home- No smoking/pets. bckgrnd ck. 770-539-9266

ApartmentsUnfurnished $ BEST VALUE $ Spring Valley Apt 2BR/2BA Ready To Move in $725-$775 Gated - Pool Great Location Close To town 1858 Thompson Bridge Road Call Jacky 678-779-2687 $0 Application Fee No Rent Until August 1st Expires 7/31/13 3BR/2BA HOMES Now Available SUN HOMES 888-246-2803 countrysidelake lanier .com EHO WAS NEWLY RENOVATED Townhomes for RENT. $875/mo, 4BR/3BA. Call 404-812-8918 Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $645$725. 678-357-5044

2/1.5, $600/mo. incls water. Butch Hodges Properties, Inc. 770-5400417 REDUCED RATE Free Rent Starting at $85/wk. N & S Hall & Gainesville.

770-534-7596

Houses For RentUnfurnished 2-3 BR/1BA. $750/mo+dep. 678400-8003 3BR/1.5BA- C/H/A. $750/mo + dep 678-316-6721 3BR/1BA $550/mo; $350/ dep. No pets. 678614-7607 3BR/2BA Gainesville Rent $1,000.00 per month. Bell & Co Realty.

Darlene 678-300-1275 Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com Charming 3BR/2BA Great Location. Lake view. $975/mo. 770539-4400 E HALL- 3/2, 2 story, porches, bsmt. $850+ dep. 678-316-0708 Oakland Heights 3BR/ 1BA. $675mo. $500 dep.

No pets. 770- 532-7134 Small 2BR House on lake.$700mo; $700 dp 770-536-5349

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

Mobile Homes For Rent 2BR/1BA Priv Lot. No pets. $100/wk; $100/ dep 678-614-7607

Truck Drivers

Pets & Supplies

CDL DRIVERS Needed Tuition paid by Federal Grants or VA Benefits 770-614-6022 or 1-877-GET-A-CDL Call and see if you Qualify in 5 minutes!

KING CHARLES CAVALIER SPANIEL AKC, female, 5yrs old, $600/obo. 678-997-1298

CLERMONT 2BR/1BA. $150/wk. Free heat/ water. 770-654-4073

DEDICATED DRIVERS FLATBED •$1500 SIGN-ON BONUS! •Dedicated AccountGet Paid for the Miles you DRIVE *HOME WEEKENDS! *Home Multiple Evenings *Medical As Low as $1862 •CDL-A Experience Required Call and Compare at 888-995-8207 AIM Integrated Logistics

WEIMARANER Puppies, mother & father are registered, 1st shots, 1st worming, tails docked & dew claws removed. Both parents on premises. 678-8977332 770-530-0799 YORKIE POO- $300.

Up to date on shots & worming. Cute Babies!

678-836-3605

Wanted To Buy Wanted: Good Used Restaurant Equipment.

Stove, Fryer, Freezer, Frig, Booths & Tables.

Call 770-601-2997

Yard Sale www.AIMNTLS.com

Exp’d CLASS A CDL DRIVER S&S Trucking & Truck Repair. Call Mickey Self 678-997-3386

GARAGE SALE- Fri & Sat, Aug. 9 & 10th, 7am1pm at 1924 Hampton Creek Lane, Hoschton, GA 30548. Lots of furniture, excercise equipt, lumber scraps, & much more.

Boats & Marine

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

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

V8, 275hp, gen onboard.

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

MAXUM SR 1995- 17’.

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

Always garaged. $3500.

706-265-1870

SEA DOO 1994 Bombardier Jet Ski & Trailer, good cond., $1,150. 770-534-5939

TAHOE 2005- Q4. Fish/ Ski. with trailer. 190hp, trolling mtr, 54lbs., fish finder, live well. Exc Cond. $12,000. 678-3867168

CHEVY 1957- 2 dr. Post.

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

PONTIAC 1980 TRANS AM 70K miles 2nd owner $3500 Firm. Call 706-778-4978

Concord Camper- 1972 20’ Hunting Camp Hilton Good Shape! New dbl axle tires, cool sealed on top, 4 burner gas stove/ oven, 3 beds, dbl sink, full bath, frig & microwave. 2” ball to tow, lots of storage.

Comfortable, cozy refuge from the elements. Cash Only. $2150. 706-864-6216; 706-429-5108

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

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

3BR/2BA Private.

No Pets. $130/wk.

770-289-9142

Lrg 3Br/2BA Dbl wide. $150/wk . Carport. No pets. 770-289-9142

Roommates Wanted ROOMMATE Hwy 53 West. Gainesville Cable/Utils incld. $365mo. No smkng 678-438-2886 ROOMMATE Wanted. Must love cats.

678-943-0533

Rooms For Rent Lake Side Lanier- Furn rm, priv ent, bath n kit, Bckgrnd ck required. $150/wk. 203-668-7262 MEN-BE$T Pvt home, Fur Br, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwd 770-530-1110

Homes & Real Estate House For Sale-Hall County GILLSVILLE 4BR/2BA Brick, split level, dbl carport, well water, 6+ acres w/workshop & shed. Paved road, creek. $149,000 ASIS. For info 706-745-7141

INFINITI 2006 FX35, black, heated seats, moonrf, $16,899 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

LEXUS 2005 LS430, 4.3L, V8, 95K, $17,455 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

Autos For Sale

CADILLAC 2009 DTS Performance Edition (>50,000 Miles) 292 HP V8 NHP Engine. In pristine condition.

ONLY $22,000!!!!

MAZDA 2007 CX-7 Platinum Metallic, blk int, 2.3L, 4cyl $10,899 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

Call 770-595-0318

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

Senior lady owner.

Exc Cond. $27,500. 706754-5514

RV’s/Travel Trailers CADILLAC 2007 DTS, Cotillion white, leather seats, 4.6L, V8. $12,898 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

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

CHRYSLER 2008- 300 RWD Sedan, 3.5L, V6. $14,891 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

MAZDA 2006- 3. Silver, blk int, 2.3L, 4cyls, 4dr Hatchback. $8891.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

Motorcycles Harley Davidson 2008 105th Anniv. Ed. Electra Glide Ultra Classic.

Dual Screamin’ Eagle pipes, AM/FM, intercom, CB, Cruise, ABS, luggage rack, liner bags.

678-936-1563 HARLEY DAVIDSON 1997 Ultra Classic, Electra Glide. Colorblack. Exterior exc., much added chrome, runs perfectly, only 57,000 miles. Includes helmet, rain suit, battery tender & more. $6,800.

Baldwin, GA. 706-7769986 HONDA 2006 Shadow 600. Silver, low miles, Good Cond. $3500. 706491-9964

Sport Utility Vehicles

CHEVY 2002 Trail Blazer, V6, auto, 144K $4500.

770-540-0894

Import Cars

Lake Home For Rent

Upright FreezerKenmore $150; RefrigSide by side, 2 door $100; Built-in Oven w/ micro-wave insert $100; Dryer $100 678-232-2843

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Recreation

Antique Cars/Trucks

Duplexes For Rent

F/T OPENING for Exp’d Tractor & Trailer Mechanic. Must have own tools. Pay based on exp. Apply by phone 770-287-1900.

PIT BULLSFull blooded puppies Call David, 706-968-0714

Totally Remodelled.

Gorgeous 4BR/3BA, 3500 sq ft. Close to city, on 2 lots. Entertaining sunroom, large kitchen w/island. Offered at $369k. For appt. call 770-503-5431

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

RV PARKING Long term.

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

BMW 2006. 325i Gray, 3.0L, 6cyl, RWD Sedan. $13,455 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

Wheels All Terrain Vehicles SUZUKI 2005 ATV 700 4wd-auto ITP Wheels + tires- Front Bumper -winch, 890 milesExc cond.

Adult ridden. $4500 770355-6587

CHEVY 2010 Equinox.

3.06, V6, 56k miles, 6 speed, auto, $17,455 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 JEEP 1983 Grand Wagoneer - V8, 360eng AMC 1983 Concord.V6, 42k orig miles. Good motor. Best offers! 706968-3285

Trucks HYUNDAI 2011 Sonata GLS, 2.3L, 4 cyl., 37K, $14,899 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CHEVY 1984. C-10.

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