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Municipal elections determine mayors

Roy Plott, who resigned from his post on the Jefferson City Council to help lead the city along the positive path he says it has been on, was elected mayor by a margin of 57.59 percent to 42.21 percent over former police chief Darren Glenn.

Plott received 775 votes to Glenn’s 566 votes.

In the special election to fill the council seat vacated by Plott, Don Kupis was the winner with 207 votes. Doug Turco received 36 votes and write-in candidate Stan Beeco got 40 votes.

District 2 incumbent councilwoman Kathy DuBose lost her re-election with Malcolm “Mac” Gramley receiving 201 votes. DuBose received 145 votes.

Mark Mobley, who was unopposed in his

re-election bid to District 4, received 139 votes.

One Jefferson School Board race was a contested race and Darrell Crowe was elected to that District 4 post. Crowe received 88 votes while Blanche McCreary got 66 votes.

Ronnie Hopkins, who was unopposed in his re-election bid for Jefferson school board chairman, received 1,125 votes while Janice Wilbanks, the lone candidate for the District 2 post, got 313 votes.

Of the 4,805 voters in Jefferson, 1,321, or 27.49 percent, cast ballots in Tuesday’s election.

This was the first municipal election in which the Jackson County Elections & Registration handled elections. Elections Supervisor Lori Wurtz said the day went smoothly.

The only major complaint she received Tuesday was related to the volume of campaign sign holding people along downtown streets of Jefferson.

In Flowery Branch, incumbent Mike Miller will retain his seat as mayor, earning 360 votes, or 75 percent of the votes cast over challenger Shanon Lutz, who received 119 in the Nov. 5 city election. In the race for Council Post 5, Tara Richards earned 322 votes to 152 for challenger and former council member Chris Fetterman.

In Commerce, a recount is likely in the Ward 2 race for the city council with a onevote margin separating incumbent Darren Owensby, who got 78 votes, from Donald Wilson’s 79 votes. Wurtz said a recount is expected.

In another contested race in Commerce, Nathan E. Anderson was the top vote-getter in the District 1 race. Anderson received 40 votes and Kevin Tate got 25 votes.

Two alcohol referendums were on ballots in Jackson County on Tuesday. Pendergrass, which has 253 registered voters, approved Sunday sales in a 20-14 vote, meaning 58.8 percent of the voters favored Sunday sales.

In 2011, Pendergrass voters had rejected Sunday sales with 55.1 percent saying no.

Nicholson voters rejected the alcohol question on that city’s ballot by a margin of 69.1 percent to 30.1 percent. Of the 707 registered voters, 94 said no to alcohol while 42 voted yes.

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BRASELTON

Subdivision divided on rezone plan

By LEANNE AKIN

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Officer Donald Moon remembered During a memorial ceremony, the AthensClarke Police Deparment paid tribute to a fellow officer who died 50 years ago

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By FARAH BOHANNON

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Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line as they work to support themselves and their families. This is exactly what Officer Donald Moon did every day while working with the Athens Police Department for 19 short months before he was shot and killed by a juvenile seeking revenge against him.

Moon was off duty when he was murdered on Nov. 3, 1963. Exactly 50 years later, New Hope AME Church in Hoschton held an official memorial service for him on a gorgeous autumn day. Even though

it’s been half a century since his death, he is not forgotten and is still honored as a hero.

Roughly 75-100 people attended the service for Moon, which included his family, friends, loved ones and several fellow police officers. Even 50 years later, he is still greatly missed.

“There are no words to express the hurt and the loss in my heart. I was 10 years old and have lived my entire life without my father. He was and will always be my father, my hero,” said Sandra Moon Scott, his only daughter.

The service began with a welcome and eulogy from Chief Joseph H. Lumpkin Sr.,

Poe’s job as county manager praised

By LEANNE AKIN

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Jackson County Manager Kevin Poe was thanked Monday

by Commissioner Bruce Yates for a good well done.

At the Board of Commissioners’ meeting, Yates made the motion to enter into a new employment agreement with Poe, effective Dec. 11 and ending Dec. 31, 2014.

The agreement will now coincide with the calendar year.

Commissioner Dwain Smith provided the second and the mo-

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Riverstone Park residents showed up en masse at the Oct. 28 meeting of the Braselton Planning Commission and, while some suggested the community was close to a consensus that the proposal was in their best interest, others contend that is not the case.

The planning commission held a public hearing without planning board member Edd Price, who bought the property four years ago. He left the room for the discussion and the vote.

The plans presented by applicant Randall W. Herron, who was representing Friendship Road Properties, include rezoning 11 residential lots to commercial to provide a transition between existing homes and the commercial plans which include office facilities. The 20.45 acres on which 196,900 square feet of development is planned is adjacent to the new hospital property.

of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. It was a heartfelt speech that had many attendees in tears.

“Officer Moon was truly a leader. We all say ‘thank you’ from the bottom of our hearts for keeping us safe,” said Lumpkin.

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department Honor Guard carried out the wreath-laying ceremony with a beautiful bagpipe performance by Dan Bray of the Georgia State Patrol.

The Rev. Karen Bennett, pastor of New Hope AME Church, gave the very heartfelt and beautiful invocation. Rev. Bennett

Braselton is ready to usher in an All-America holiday season, and Saturday will bring the annual lighting of the town’s holiday tree.

The festivities begin with a morning run/walk benefiting Braselton-Hoschton Relay For Life.

The 5K “T’is the Season to Run for A Reason” Jingle Jog and 1-mile fun run will begin at 9 a.m. at Braselton Park with check-in at 8 a.m. Raceday registration is $25.

An all-day “business hunt” is also planned.

The tree-lighting event will begin at 5 p.m. in front of the Braselton Brothers Store where the Rotary Club of Braselton, assisted by Jackson EMC crews, decorated the tree Wednesday.

Lady Liberty and Chief Warrant Officer Doug Kirkland will light the traditional tree during Saturday’s festivities.

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Barrow Fire lieutenant is Fire Educator of the Year For The Paper

Barrow County Fire Lt. Scott Dakin, center, was honored as Fire Educator of the Year during a recent ceremony at which Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens, right, and Georgia Chief State Fire Marshall Dwayne Garris presented the award.

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tion was unanimously approved after Commissioner Jim Hix echoed Yates’ praise.

“We appreciate what you do, Kevin,” said Hix. Chairman Tom Crow said Poe stated he would not accept a raise because other employees have not gotten raises.

“I applaud him for that,” said Crow.

While the agreement calls for the annual base salary of $140,000, Poe is subject to taking

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commission goals and objectives and review activities.” There has not yet been a retreat Continued from 3B conducted.

Under the agreement, in the event Poe is furlough days. His salary is adjusted accord- terminated before expiration of the aforeingly, therefore, since he assumed duties as said term of employment for reasons other county manager, he had not made the agreed than cause, then in that event, the county has agreed to pay him six months aggreupon salary. gate salary, six months expense al“We will be having furlough days lowances and six months of COBRA next year also and again my salary continuation. Accrued annual leave will be reduced based on the nine up to 240 hours and paid holidays furlough days we have scheduled would also be provided. for 2014,” notes Poe. Should Poe voluntarily resign bePoe is providing his own autofore expiration of the new employmobile and is being an additional ment agreement, a 60-day advance monthly $700 in lieu of an automonotice is provided for, however, the bile allowance. parties can otherwise agree. The An annual performance review county may waive the notice and is to be conducted by the county in Poe have the resignation become effecJuly of each year. The evaluation purpose shall be to openly and freely discuss tive immediately. In that event, no severance performance, expectations, and goals and ob- will be paid.

The county commissioners also agreed to jectives of all parties. Poe is to receive merit raises in accordance with the merit pay plan budget and pay for the reasonable profesadopted by the county for all other employ- sional dues and subscriptions for Poe’s “continuation and full participation in national, ees.

The agreement also spells out that the regional, state and local associations and orcounty “should endeavor to at a minimum ganizations necessary and desirable for his conduct at least one planning retreat dur- continued professional participation, growth ing the course of the year, preferably at the and advancement,” and for the good of Jackbeginning of the budget process to identify son County.

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The Braselton Town Council will conduct a public hearing at 4 p.m. today, meaning there will be two public opportunities for citizens to be heard. However, some within the subdivision are opposed to the plans (above) presented by Herron, who said there would retail on the corner with multi-story medical offices and outparcels for restaurants, shops and perhaps a pharmacy. Some residents are contacting council members and getting signatures on petitions in an effort to secure more time to explore their options.

Several speakers indicated the neighborhood would like additional time to explore available avenues since all the property owners had not been involved in the process unlike late in the game. The sign about the potential zoning matter was posted on the property which sits on a cul de sac which doesn’t get much traffic.

Former city planner and economic development professional Mike Dominey spoke in favor of the proposal. He said Edd Price, a friend since 2000, had asked him to comment. With high-end medical possible for the development, he said there is the prospect for best use of the land from an economic development perspective. He said there would be benefit in tax revenues from the property developing as office rather than residential.

Jodi Klorhor, who lives in the subdivision, said the project will take away 11 bad comps which would have resulted in negative impact on her property value. With people complaining about more traffic and more people putting a strain on amenities, having the lots develop commercially would address those concerns.

Resident Don Wilson said a continuance was requested so legal counsel could be sought. A delay would allow time for the residents to get advice. Grave concerns about property values and loss of the $7,700 per year in assessments from those 11 lots were also expressed. He reminded the homeowners had been left with footing the bill for amenities “when the developer left town several years ago.”

Attorney Gregory Jay said even if the planning board granted a delay, the town council ultimately makes the decision.

Josh Lord, a resident since 2007, said he was the father of two small children and was more concerned about the safety of his children than revenues for the town.

Scott Cowen said most of the community was blindsided by the proposal which would find “commercial property infringing on our residential property.” He said, “How is this in the best interest of the community? It is not in my best interest as a property owner.”

He also asked for a continuance to “level the

playing field.” He said the plan was “affecting our lives and property values.”

Braselton planning and development director Kevin Keller presented the staff recommendation for approval with 11 conditions or modifications which included a 50-foot opaque buffer of four rows of trees which would stand 20 foot tall at maturity. A fence would be required between the project and residential, and the project would also have to comply with the 211 Overlay District The board in a 3-1 vote decided to recommend approval of the planned unit development (PUD) master plan amendment and concept approval with the presented conditions. Tony Price voted no.

Although Edd Price recused himself, residents question if a conflict of interest exists which puts the homeowners into the position of feeling they must accept whatever bone is thrown their way.

In another public hearing, conditional use approval requested by Tim Jones for 7311 Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch, the site of Elite Auto Service, his current auto repair business, is being recommended for denial.

Jones said he has been asked about having good used cars for sale and he wanted to meet the need for those parents seeking for a good used car for their children.

Ken Gary spoke in support of Jones as the owner and operator of a trustworthy and helpful shop. He said adding an honest used car lot would be a benefit to the community.

Jones said he would not add more signage to the property but would improve the esthetics of his current sign which must be relocated since it sits on the right of way. He said he would use only 15 of his 62 parking spots for used cars which would be advertised online. It it would not be a “buy here, pay here” site, he said.

“It doesn’t seem like a benefit to the community,” said Tony Price, who noted the response he has gotten from constituents is that they oppose to a used car lot in that location.

“It could be a deterrent to nice development” where high-end businesses and an apartment complex will be. “I can’t get around the fact that it’s a used car lot.”

The staff report from Keller recommended approval with five conditions including no additional signage, storage only in the existing lot and building and additional landscaping.

The planning board voted 3-2 to recommend the town council deny the request for the sale of used automobiles at the business location.

The town council will conduct a public hearing on Jones’ conditional use request during its 4 p.m. session today. The meeting will be held in the Braselton Police and Municipal Court Building, located at 5040 Highway 53.

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precinct workers for the upcoming federal and state election. Anyone interested Jackson County GOP is asked to please attend this The Jackson County GOP Saturday meeting or contact monthly meeting will begin chairman Ron Johnson at with a meet and greet at 7:30 770-310-4515 or chairman@ a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at windstream.net the Jefferson Clubhouse. BeBiscuits and coffee for the ginning at 8 a.m., speakers meeting are being provided will include David Perdue, by State Reps. Regina Quick candidate for U.S. Senate, and Tommy Benton. and Matt Schultz, candidate The Jefferson Clubhouse for State School Superinten- is located at 302 Longview dent.

Drive in Jefferson.

The Jackson County GOP Party Patriots Angie’s is open forTea Breakfast & Lunch is looking for Cafe volunteer Niki Broun, the wife of

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U.S. Congressman Dr. Paul Broun, will speak at the Nov. 14 meeting of the Tea Party Patriots of Jackson County at Northeast Church in Braselton. She has campaigned for Dr. Broun in his successful congressional campaigns and is doing so in his campaign for the U.S. Senate.

City of Winder suspends police chief, 2 officers during test investigation

By Lona Panter

Regional staff

The Winder Police Department was shaken Friday with the suspension of three of its highest-ranking employees.

Police Chief Dennis Dorsey, Maj. Jim Fullington and Lt. Frank Farr were all suspended by Mayor David Maynard on Friday after he learned the results of a test within the department had yielded irregular results.

Winder Mayor David Maynard on Monday initially refused to comment on the investigation, but Tuesday morning released a statement to media.

“I have been informed of some alleged irregularities in the way a test was administered within the police department,” he said. “I take these allegations very seriously and have instructed the city attorney to procure the services of David Archer, to conduct an investigation. During this investigation I have placed Chief Dennis Dorsey, Maj. Jim Fullington and Lt. Frank Farr on administrative leave with pay. Lt. Rob Curott is acting as chief for the time being. None of the allegations made to me were of a criminal nature.”

City officials have refused to make any comment on what sort of test showed irregularities, but Winder resident and city council candidate Nicole Tobias posted on an online media outlet on Monday, saying she knew of individuals within the Winder Police Department who had been made inactive because of a physical fitness test. She then referenced a 2000 article from Florida’s St. Petersburg Times, which covered New Port Richey and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, where Winder City Administrator Donald Toms was once employed. In that article, Toms discussed the test, which involved running, climbing, crawling and dragging a 150-pound dummy and was planned to be an annual assessment. This is very similar to the test that Winder put in place more than a year ago.

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If the employees in Florida could not pass the test, they could be reassigned or terminated.

Toms was then the coordinator of the test for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in Tallahassee and after controversy caused the department to halt tests, Toms said in a news article that the test was “legally very susceptible to challenges.”

The test was initially reimplemented in Florida.

In a June 9 article in the Barrow County News, Winder Police’s new plan for physical fitness was discussed.

Described then as a months-long project at the law enforcement agency, the department created a fitness test that current officers — and new hires — must undertake.

The fitness assessment is the first of its kind for any Barrow public safety agency.

The test was initially run for officers in September of 2012, and then again in March and the department planned to implement the test on a regular basis so the department can be sure that officers can meet the physical demands of their jobs.

Following the six-month schedule, the timed test would have also been taken by Winder officers this fall.

The hiring of Archer, a Cartersville attorney who has been retained by other local governments for similar personnel issues, means that the police department will have no hand in the investigation itself.

A longtime Winder officer, Dorsey, who lives in Jackson County, was named chief in March 2011 when then-Police Chief Stanley Rodgers retired.

Fullington was hired by the department at the beginning of the year, after a 27-year career as a lead investigator at the Athens branch of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Farr also is a long-term employee with the Winder Police Department.

Mayor Maynard said he is hopeful the investigation into the allegations will be completed this week.

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of businesses as shown on the form between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. At each business, the participant must have the business stamp or initial showing they visited.

Winners of the hunt will return their completed form to the Lighting of the Tree contest tent in front of the Braselton Brothers Store on State Route 53 no earlier than 4:30p.m. but prior to 6 p.m. on Nov. 9.

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What: Braselton Business Hunt When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. for competition, prizes awarded between 4:30 and 6 p.m.

Where: Entry forms available Saturday morning at the following locations: -Best Friend Veterinary Hospital, (open from 9-4), 1210 Tuscany Drive - Jarfly Station, 10101 Davis Street, Suite 300 - Aspire Pediatric Therapy, 7367 Spout Springs Road, Suite 125 - Eclectics, 7433 Spout Springs Road, Suite 106 Prizes awarded to first 100 winning entries received between 4:30-6 p.m. at the Lighting of the Tree event located in front of the Braselton Brother Store.

Choirs from Northeast Church and Galilee Christian Church will present holiday music in front of Local business owners the store beginning at 5 will participate Saturday in p.m. an all-day “business hunt” A collection of gifts planned for attendees to for area youth and a free identify and visit the town movie under the stars will businesses in competition also usher in the All-Amer- with each other. The first ican themed event.

100 winners will receive The town is partnering prize packs at the annual with Jackson County Fam- Lighting of the Tree event ily Connection to encour- that evening. age patrons and visitors to Braselton business ownbring unwrapped gifts for ers have signed up to be children and families to part of a fun for the whole the tree lighting. New toys family event where indior new clothing items are viduals can compete to needed for children up to visit businesses in the hours age 18 to ensure that all between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. families in need of assis- and beat the other contestance receive help during tants back to the Braselton the holiday season. Gift Brothers Store to receive cards, stocking stuffers or their prize pack. monetary donations are Entry forms can be obalso being accepted. Con- tained on Saturday morntributions are tax deduct- ing from four locations: ible, and further details Best Friend Veterinary are available by calling Hospital,(open from 9 a.m.

706-367-3021. to 4 p.m.), located at 1210 The evening concludes Tuscany Drive, Jarfly Stawith another family- tion, Eclectics, located at themed movie under the 7433 Spout Springs Road, stars in Braselton Park. Suite 106, and Aspire Pedi“Monster University” is an atric Therapy at 7367 Spout animated adventure com- Springs Road, Suite 125. edy featuring the voices of Each participant must Billy Crystal, John Good- visit the requisite number man, Helen Mirren and others. The 104-minute feature is rated G and is being presented by the Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority.

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The meeting will be held at 7 p.m.

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A salute to our veterans

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Pictured are American Legion Post 56 Legionnaires Tim Walker and ROTC cadets having a conversation with a nursing home veteran and Legionnaires and Sons of the Legion members serving the BBQ meal.

American Legion treats veterans to October Fest The Jefferson American Legion Post 56 recently sponsored October Fest for the Veterans Home located at the Atlanta Veterans Medical Center in Decatur.

Gene Bennett, Commander of Post 56, said the Oct. 17 October Fest was the second year the Post has sponsored the event which was again requested by the VA Home Administrators. The Legionnaires were eager to sponsor the event again for the 60 permanent residents of the Home.

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 56 and the ROTC cadets from the Jefferson High School Air Force Program and the Jackson County Comprehensive High School Army Program were asked to assist Post 56 members.

The program consisted of live music which was provided by the “Sunroom Gang” band members Sally Stites, Bill Long and Clyde Beck.

Post 56 members provided all the necessities for the BBQ meal which was prepared

by Cabin Creek BBQ of Nicholson. Legion members and their spouses cooked and provided numerous desserts and drinks. Commander Bennett especially thanked Jeanie Wilkes and Dee Simbro for their dedication and hard work for veterans.

He further said that the day’s success could also be attributed to the JROTC cadets who took a big part in entertaining and conversing with the veterans. Additionally, there were a number of the resident veterans’ family members in attendance who indicated their appreciation of Post 56 efforts to make a brighter day for their loved ones.

Commander Bennett had high praise for the VA Nursing Home staff. He said, “They are a very professional and caring group which makes me feel confident that our veterans are being cared for in a good way.” He also said, “it was a very special day for us to be able to give back to our veterans who gave and sacrificed so much for all of us and our country.”

Veterans Day activities on tap Benton Elementary wraps up Operation Sandbox collection Benton Elementary School is collecting items for Operation Sandbox Georgia to ship to soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, with the collection wrapping up on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Benton will be honoring veterans during a Nov. 11 program at 11 a.m. with lunch being served.

Jefferson High hosts two programs Jefferson High School will hold its 12th annual Veterans Day program at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, in the school auditorium.

Special seating will be designated for veterans and their families.

The two programs are school-wide assemblies and will be followed by a reception in the media center for veterans and their families.

Veterans who will be attending area asked to contact Rae Jackson at the school at 706-367-2881 or 706-367-2884 prior to Nov. 11.

Legion Post 56 invites vets to celebration American Legion Post 56 in Jefferson will host a Veterans Day celebration from 2-6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11.

“Join us as we honor our veterans,” said Commander Gene Bennett.

The program will include a special flag ceremony and a 21-gun salute. There will be displays from wartime and more.

The Albert B. Gordon Post is located at 309 Lee St., in Jefferson, across from the

This Veterans Day, and every day, we should honor our military veterans and remember the sacrifices they have made and the courage it takes to defend honor, duty and country. Many served in combat, others did not, but every one of them is a patriot who proudly did his or her duty for their country.

American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen and coast guardsmen are today continuing to fight against hostile enemies in Afghanistan, Africa and around the world. They are risking life and limb to protect the freedoms that you and I cherish just as service members before them have done.

More than 48 million Americans have served the country since 1776. Whether they served in time of war or peace, American veterans share a common bond and a belief so strong they are willing to give their lives in defense of our country.

Sadly, over a million have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Veterans are our nation’s real heroes.

Our veterans have missed much -- the births of their children, weddings, anniversaries and graduations. They have spent Christmas and other holidays in Korea, the soggy rice paddies of Vietnam, the stinging sands of the Iraq desert or the rugged mountains of Afghanistan.

We have awarded medals to veterans, put their names on monuments and buildings have been named for them in an

effort to honor their service and bravery. Nothing, however, can replace the hole left by a fallen service member and no act to honor them with medals and ribbons can sufficiently comfort the ones left behind.

Gene Castagnett, director of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii, once said, “A veteran is someone who wrote a blank check, payable to the United States of America, for an amount up to and including his own life.”

On this Veterans Day, and I hope every day, all Americans will reflect on the blessing of our liberty and strive to be faithful stewards of the freedom we have been granted. Let us never forget that we cannot rightfully celebrate the joy of our freedom without remembering the great price paid for that freedom. We owe a great debt to the untold numbers of American veterans who chose to set aside their personal ambitions and dreams to assure the well being of our great nation.

We are beneficiaries of those who made the sacrifices for the freedom and liberty we enjoy today.

As a veteran, I would like to say to my fellow veterans, “thank you for your service to our country.”

For God and Country Gene Bennett Commander, American Legion Post 56 Jefferson, Georgia

Squadron seeks members We are indeed lucky in Jackson County to have this organization which honors those men and women who gave of themselves for the freedoms we now enjoy in America. As Squadron Commander, I am pleased to announce we are accepting applications for our Squadron. To be eligible for membership you must have a parent or grandparent who served and is eligible to be an American Legionnaire.

We hold monthly meetings the first Tuesday of every month at the Albert Gordon Legion POST 56 in Jefferson. Meeting time is 7 p.m. Today we enjoy the freedoms secured by brave American Men and Women, many of which many gave the ultimate sacrifice for Our Country. As a SAL member we honor those and in particular, we honor our parents who gave of themselves that we may be free. Come out and attend a meeting. Honor those who served. Once you shake a veteran’s hand, especially those who are in retirement centers and nursing homes and see them swell with pride as you thank them for their service … you will be rewarded.

We are looking for a Few Good Men… and We Want You! Andy Garrison Commander Squadron 56 Sons of The American Legion www.albertgordonpost56.org/#!sal-officers/c4ec SAL History: Founded in 1932, Sons of The American Legion (SAL) exists to honor the service and sacrifice of Legionnaires.

SAL members include males of all ages

whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion membership. Members of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion comprise the Legion family, which has a combined membership of nearly 4.2 million.

Although Sons has its own membership, the organization is not a separate entity.

Rather, SAL is a program of The American Legion. Many Legionnaires hold dual membership in SAL. The Sons organization is divided into detachments at the state level and squadrons at the local level. A squadron pairs with a local American Legion post; a squadron’s charter is contingent upon its parent post’s charter. However, squadrons can determine the extent of their services to the community, state and nation. They are permitted flexibility in planning programs and activities to meet their needs, but must remember SAL’s mission: to strengthen the four pillars of The American Legion.

Therefore, squadrons’ campaigns place an emphasis on preserving American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation’s children, caring for veterans and their families, and teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship.

Since 1988, SAL has raised more than $5 million for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. SAL members have volunteered over 250,000 hours at veterans hospitals and raised over $915,688 for VA hospitals and VA homes. The Sons also support the Citizens Flag Alliance, a coalition dedicated to protecting the U.S. flag from desecration through a constitutional amendment.

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Gwinnett County to host ceremony The public is invited to Gwinnett County’s Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, at the Fallen Heroes Memorial on the grounds of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville.

This event is held each year to celebrate our county’s military veterans and public service personnel.

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CHURCH NEWS Union Baptist Church of Flowery Branch invites members of the community to its 2013 Fall Fun Fest on Nov. 9.

The fun kicks off at 3 p.m. with games and hay rides. Enjoy burgers, hot dogs, drinks for all.

The evening will finish up with a bonfire and marshmallow roast. Bring the family out for a fun-filled evening. All events are no charge with donations welcomed. The church is located at 5115 Union Church Road in Flowery Branch. sss

The Church of Hoschton is busy doing God’s work and would like to invite the community to join them. We are proud and blessed to say that we have called a children’s pastor. Tim Hilton and his wife, Candice, joined The Church at Hoschton a couple weeks ago and are eager to get started with some of the plans they have for the children’s department. Welcome Tim, Candice, Clint, Kaylen, Carter and Christopher.

Tuesday, Nov. 12, continues the “Two’s Day Bible Study.

There are two sessions beginning at 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Continental breakfast is served prior to each session.

This month, the study will be in chapter 4 of the Book of James.

The next Hoschton Jubilee will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Lawson’s Auditorium.

On Sunday, Nov. 24, Richard Vance from Macedonia World Baptist Missions in Hoschton will be at the church for a combined Sunday school class.

He will also speak for a few minutes during the morning service and will present his “chalk art” during the evening service.

OBITUARIES Mark Kevin Barrett

Died Oct. 29, 2013 Mark Kevin Barrett, 44, of Winder, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at his residence.

A native of Middletown, Ohio, he was preceded by his father, Ronald David Barrett; and brother, Michael Barrett Sr. He was a repair technician at Don’s Collision of Lawrenceville.

Survivors include his wife, Tracy Barrett; sons, Ryan Barrett of Monroe and Justin Barrett, Brandon Barrett and Robbie Barrett, all of Winder; four grandchildren; mother, Marie “Cricket” Garton of Auburn; and grandfather, James B. Harris Sr., of Florida.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, from The Church at Winder with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating.

Interment will be in the Carl Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 7, 2013

Werner Bieri

Died Nov. 2, 2013 Mr. Werner Bieri, 60, of Maysville, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013.

Born in Winterhur, Switzerland, he was a son of the late Ernest and Lydia Baltensberger Bieri. He was educated in Switzerland, where he graduated with a degree in Agriculture from the Agro technical school in Lausanne and also holds a degree in business and economics from the Business School in Winterthur.

He spent three years in the Swiss Army where he rose to the rank of captain. After his military experience, Werner worked for six years with a consulting firm in Winterthur. He built strong contacts with numerous Swiss based manufacturing companies, such as the national air carrier Swissair, chemical manufacturer Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz, machinery manufacture’s Sulzer Corporation, Rieter Corporation and others. He then worked four years in an agricultural equipment import company before joining Hermann Buhler AG in 1984. Mr. Bieri had recently formed New Shores Inc., of which he served as owner/CEO. Survivors include his wife, Astuti Sari Bieri; daughters, Carolina Sari Bieri and Cassandra Dewi Bieri, both of Maysville; sisters, Heidi Bieri, M.D., and Marlies Rubin, both of Switzerland; and brother, Ernest Bieri of Canada.

A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the noontime service. A reception will be at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, located at 246 Washington St., in Jefferson, at 1 p.m. immediately after the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Nov. 7, 2013

Philip Wayne Birchall

Died Oct. 29, 2012 Philip Wayne Birchall, 50, of Lawrenceville, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013.

Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at Oakwood Baptist Church in Flowery Branch. Interment was held at Broad Lawn Cemetery in Buford. Pastor Brian Evans officiated.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hemophilia of Georgia, 8800 Roswell Road, Suite 170, Atlanta, GA 30350.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Nov. 7, 2013

Bobby Lee Collins

Died Nov. 1, 2013 Bobby Lee Collins, 79, of Pinson, Ala., originally from Winder, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2013.

During his life, Bob served in the United States Navy for 14 years. He retired from Asplundh where he worked as a hydraulics mechanic for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Lucy Mae England Collins; daughter, Debra Collins; and brothers, R.L. Collins and James Collins.

Survivors include hiw sons, Robin (Kendra) Collins of Pinson, Ala., Stacy John Collins of Oneonta, Ala., Christopher Shane (Donna Marie) Collins of Vancouver, Wash., Daniel Shawn Collins of Birmingham, Ala., and Jeremy Don Collins of Bessemer, Ala.; sister, Nellie Edge of Gainesville; and eight grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, with a graveside service to follow at 2 p.m. in the Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery in Hoschton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alabama Head Injury Foundation (www.ahif.org/ fundraising).

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 7, 2013

Jonathan Todd Graham

Died Nov. 1, 2013 Jonathan Todd Graham, 32, of Flowery Branch, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, in Oxford, Ala. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. Dave Channell officiating.

Born March 3, 1981, in Framingham, Mass., he was a son of Todd and Linda Graham of Flowery Branch. He was of Baptist faith and was a line haul driver for FedEx Freight. He served two tours of duty to Iraq in Marine Unit MSSG-24 and was part of the peace-keeping missions in several regions worldwide.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jack and Hazel Garrison.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Kristi Graham; son, Jack Graham of Flowery Branch; brother, Scott Graham of Flowery Branch; brother and sister-in-law, Andrew and Jennifer Graham of Auburn; paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Beverly Graham of Clifton Park, N.Y.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 3343 Peachtree Road NE #M20, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404)974.9234 or www. woundedwarriorproject.org.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Nov. 7, 2013

Elsie Juanita Gunter

Died Oct. 30, 2013 Elsie Juanita Gunter, 77, of Lula, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at her daughter’s residence following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, in the chapel of Jennings Funeral Home in Jamestown, Tenn., with the Rev. Tim Reynolds officiating.

Born Oct. 1, 1936, in Jamestown, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Hollis L. Davis and Susie Beaty Davis.

She was a homemaker and a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church. Elsie was also preceded in death by her husband, Buster Gunter; brother, Charles Davis; and sister, Bessie Smith.

Survivors include her

daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Mike Purcell of Mount Airy; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Gwenn Gunter of Lula, Pat and Wendy Gunter of Winder and Steve Gunter of Lula; sisters, Effie Reynolds of Pall Mall, Tenn., and Jean Stewart of Jamestown, Tenn.; grandchildren, Michelle and Jennifer Purcell of Mount Airy, Leana and Joseph Barrett of Mount Airy, Zachary Gunter of Parris Island, S.C.; and Benjamin Gunter of Lula; and a number of nieces; and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501 or Timber Ridge Youth Group, c/o Curtis Black, 7690 Pea Ridge Road, Lula, GA 30554. Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville The Paper, Nov. 7, 2013

Clifford George Kayser

Died Nov. 3, 2013 Clifford George Kayser, 81, of Loganville, formerly of Connecticut, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013.

Clifford retired from the State of Connecticut DMR and formerly owned and operated Surry Mountain Campground in New Hampshire.

Survivors include his wife ,Jane Kayser; sons, Clifford Kayser Jr., and wife Kathleen and David Kayser and wife Dina; daughters, AbbyLee Kayser, Brenda Kayser Fiandra and husband Gary and Ronda Kayser Serafin and husband Michael; brother, John Kayser and wife Mary; sisters, Hazel Kayser Bogues and Patricia Kayser Ferriss; seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Danbury, Connecticut.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Nov. 7, 2013

Tom Lehmer

Died Nov. 4, 2013 Tom Lehmer, 76, of Gainesville died Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

A funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with inurnment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery.

Father Eric Hill will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Tuhresday, Nov. 7, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m.

Born April 25, 1937, in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Oscar and Mable Lehmer. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He was retired from Continental Baking, where he was the general manager. He also retired after driving a Hall County bus for 10 years.

Survivors include his wife, Kitty Lehmer; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Amy Lehmer of North Canton, Ohio; daughters and son-in-law, Lori Ann Lehmer of Flowery Branch, Sherry Kay Crandell of New Braunfels, Texas, and Susan Beth and Doug DuBose of Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Amy, Brooke and Todd Lehmer, Ben, Tyler and Will Peckinpaugh, Ryan, Caleb, Shane, Aaron, Joseph,

Services times are as follows: Bible Study starts at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday followed by morning worship at 10:30 and evening services at 6. Wednesday service begins with prayer time at 7 p.m. and Bible study at 7:30 p.m.

The church is located at 99 East Jefferson Street in Hoschton. Pastor Cory Sexton can be reached at the church office at 706-654-8415 or on his cell phone at 678-234-9408. sss The Primetimers Senior Group will meet at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, for Lunch/Bingo at Hoschton United Methodist

Robert, Wesley and Eric Crandell and Zach, Kristina, Sam and Paige DuBose; five great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Jerry Ravelin of Hudson, Fla. and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 6439 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Nov. 7, 2013

Evelyn Owsley Moreman

Died Oct. 31, 2013 Evelyn Owsley Moreman, 81, of Braselton, formerly of Opelika, Ala., died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013.

She was a member of First United Methodist of Opelika.

She was the past president of The Pilot Club of Lee County and worked for Social Security for more than 30 years.

She was preceded in death

by Red Owsley and Drake Moreman.

Survivors include her daughters, Teresa Funari and husband Tony of Braselton and Phyllis Lucas and husband Ralph of Knoxville, Tenn.; brother-in-law, Art Owsley and wife Juanita; sisters-in-law, Linda “Sister” Stewart, Judy Owsley, Cynthia Owsley and Julia Moreman, all of Opelika, Ala., and Christine Owsley of Montgomery, Ala.; grandson, Adam Funari of Honolulu.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Opelika, Ala. Interment was in Garden Hill Cemetery in Opelika, Ala. Richard A. Owsley, nephew of Mrs. Moreman, will be officiating.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Nov. 7, 2013

Tina Darlene Parks

Died Nov. 1, 2013 Tina Darlene Parks, 49, of Winder, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2013.

Tina loved to sing karaoke, had a passion for her job at a Home Health Care facility and loved her dogs.

Survivors include her husband Tim Parks; daughter, Kara Austin of Winder; stepdaughter Michelle Stewart and husband Jeremy of Hoschton; stepson, Lee Parks of Lula; brother, Steve Harris and wife Wanda of South Carolina; sisters, Teresa Griffin and husband Steve of South Carolina and Doris Lawghter and husband Bill of North Carolina; and grandchildren, Abigail and Alyana.

In charge of arrangements is Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton (www.lawsonfuneralhome. org, 706-654-0966).

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Carolyn Lau Porter

Died Nov. 2, 2013 Carolyn Lau Porter, 77, of Hoschton, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and sister, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at the Fountainview Center in Atlanta, surrounded by immediate family.

The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, at Celebration Church in Hoschton with Pastor Mike Day presiding.

Born and raised in York, Pa., but spending her last year of high school at Northside High in Atlanta, she was an art major at the University of Alabama and had a very successful career as a watercolorist and print-

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Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Robert L. Porter; daughters, Kimberly P. Cook of Anderson, S.C.; Rebecca Diane Porter of Lawrenceville and Joyce P. Mitchell of Hoschton; siblings, Brenda Prosser of Bloomington, Ind., Andrea Westby of Arlington Heights, Ill., Doris Gilchrist of Glassboro, N.J., Curtis Lau of Hayesville, N.C., and Jeffery Lau of Lebanon, Pa.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and more than 40 surviving nieces and nephews of various generations.

Please send no flowers.

The family suggests instead contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia, 41 Perimeter Center, East Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346.

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Al Reynolds

Died Nov. 1, 2013 Al Reynolds, 84, of Statham, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, in Winder.

A Baptist, he was a member of Barrow Worship Center. He retired as a welder for Atlantic Steel and was a former union representative for the United Steel Union.

He sang gospel music for 64 years, with the Canaan Bound and New Spirits. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Albon and Ruby Fulton Reynolds; and a brother, Bobby Reynolds.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria Reynolds; son, Steve Gerald Reynolds of Nicholson; daughters, Daryle Reynolds of Douglasville and Melanie Reynolds of Bold Springs; brother, Bill Reynolds of San Antonio, Texas; sister-in-law, Dottie Reynolds; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was held Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Reese officiating.

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Ryan Glen Rutherford

Died Oct. 31, 2013 Ryan Glen Rutherford, 18, of Braselton, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013.

Survivors include his parents, Dean and Christie Rutherford of Braselton; brothers, Evan Rutherford and Christian Rutherford, both of Braselton; grandparents, Joan and Glen Floyd of Oakwood and Ralph and Doris Rutherford of Lavonia; uncle and aunt, Glen and Maria Floyd of Grayson; aunt and uncle, Dawn and Chester Ingram of Birmingham, Ala.; and cousins, Amanda Floyd of Brookhaven and Olivia Floyd of Athens.

Born Jan. 31, 1995, in Snellville, he was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a 2013 graduate of Mill Creek High School where he was on the baseball team. He enjoyed sports, fishing and boating. Ryan was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. His generous spirit and loving heart will always live on in our hearts.

The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday,

Nov. 5, 2013, at Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church in Dacula. Dr. Dave Davis will officiate. Interment will follow in Memorial Park South Cemetery, Flowery Branch.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4. Flowers accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Mill Creek High School Baseball Program in memory of Ryan.

Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford The Paper, Nov. 7, 2013

Margie Taylor

Died Nov. 1, 2013 Margie Taylor, 81, of Statham, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2013.

She was a member of Statham First Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star 316 in Statham. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Dee” Holliman Taylor; parents, Harrison and Rose Wheeler Savage; brothers, Milton, Dorsey, Gaston and Ralph Savage; and sisters, Wilmont Savage, Dot Ferguson and Reece McCarty.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Mike (Vickie) Taylor of Dublin and Mitch (Angie) Taylor of Statham; sister, Bea McDonald of Statham; grandchildren, Terry Brantley, Jami Lee Taylor and Harli Taylor; and great-granddaughter, Cierra Brantley.

The funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Ned David officiating. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Statham First Baptist Church, 1914 Broad St., Statham, GA 30666.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 7, 2013

Bernadine Annmarie Wilson

Died Oct. 30, 2013 Bernadine Annmarie Wilson, 45, of Hoschton, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013.

She was a very compassionate person and loved gardening. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Wilson.

Survirors include her father, Lambert Wilson; sons, Jory Wilson, Jovoy Wilson, Jide Wilson and Cory Wilson Hooker, all of Hoschton; brother, Orville Wilson and wife Darkita of Florida; sisters, Ionie Ifill and husband Keith of Florida, Audrey Wilson of Hoschton, Verona Ekwerekwu and husband George of New York, Maria Shelton and husband Roy of Florida and Maxine Wilson Simmonds and husband Michael and Pauline Samuels, all of Hoschton; six nieces; seven nephews; a greatniece, two great-nephews; and a host of other relatives.

The funeral service will be held at noon on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, at Auburn Seventh Day Adventist Church with family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9.

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Barrow Fire lieutenant receives state recognition

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Barrow County Emergency Services Lt. Scott Dakin was honored Oct. 25 as Fire Safety Educator of the Year at the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office 21st annual Fire & Safety Awards Luncheon.

“This is a very appropriate recognition for Lt. Dakin,” said Interim Chief John Skinner. “He works hard developing a great working relationship with the Barrow County School System and numerous agencies and organizations throughout Barrow County. This relationship allows us numerous opportunities to get our fire and life safety education to our citizens.”

This award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions in the reduction of fire and its consequences by promoting fire safety education. Lt. Dakin spends countless hours working with the schools

and organizations making sure the department gets its fire and life safety messages out to as many citizens as possible. He handles scheduling all department public education events and works with department personnel to make sure they have what they need when delivering these messages.

This includes firefighters going out to all the elementary schools with the Barrow County Schools system and teaching all pre-through third grade students about fire prevention. The department also teaches at several private schools and churches throughout the year.

Lt. Dakin started as a volunteer firefighter with Barrow County in 1996 and now serves as company officer as well as the Public Information Officer. He is also a member of the Northeast Georgia Critical Incident Stress Management Team, which offer stress management to public safety agen-

POLICE REPORT

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■■ Simple battery, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct charges in addition to obstruction were filed against a Cheatham Bluff resident after a domestic situation was reported Oct. 30. Alcohol was a factor in the incident.

■■ A driver whose Mitsubishi Montero Sport was parked in the Racetrac parking lot on Oct. 28 reported damage to the vehicle. Several long scratches on the bumper and a reddish color pain transfer was noted.

■■ A false imprisonment was reported Oct. 30 by a family who had taken their child to be treated at Regional First Care. The parents said the doctor got “smart” with them and seemed more interested in going home at closing time than in seeing about the child’s ailment.

When they said they would take the child elsewhere, the doctor rolled his chair in front of the door and said they were still responsible for the co-pay and could not leave until he told them what he had to tell them. When the father said he was a law enforcement officer and would charge the doctor with false imprisonment, they left and

CHURCH NEWS Continued from 4A

meet at 7 p.m. on Mondays. Call the church office at 706-654-2406 for more information. sss Union Baptist Church in Winder will host a chicken stew beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 27. The event is free.

Union Baptist Church is located at 527 Union Church Road in Winder. Visit www. unionbaptistwinder.org or call the church office at 770-867-7273. sss Ebenezer UMC, located at 1368 Ebenezer Church Road in Jefferson, will host a church-wide yard sale beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, in the church yard.

On Saturday, Nov. 9, the yard sale will continue with lunch to be served beginning at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. There will be no charge for those eating in and takeout will be available. There will be bounce houses and a mechanical bull for kids of all ages on Saturday.

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sought treatment elsewhere.

The parents were unable to provide the name of the doctor.

■■ An Oct. 31 burglary was reported at a Spratlin Drive home which is under renovation. Entry was made and attempts were made to remove light fixtures. The suspect left behind a screwdriver and a flashlight which have been entered into as evidence in the case.

■■ A chain link security fence at Scad Oaks Apartment complex was cut, according to a report filed Oct. 30.

■■ A simple battery complaint was filed Oct. 29 from a Birchmore Trail location where a domestic was reported. The woman reported she had asked her children’s father for more child support for the month and he said no.

She left the children with their father for a few minutes and he called police to report she had abandoned the children when she returned to ask for more money but then left again. The mother returned and the father left.

■■ A Jefferson resident reported a harassment by telecommunications by an ex-boyfriend who is calling all day and night even though she blocked his number.

706-367-4269 or go to the website for more information. Everyone is invited. sss Why are we here? How can my life have meaning, value and significance?

What is my purpose?

These are questions we all face at one time or another.

Come and join us as we study the Gospel Project in Sunday School and learn how sin robs us from experiencing the reason we have been made – to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

Covenant Baptist Church is a group of called-out believers who are Committed to following Jesus Christ as Lord. We do this by sharing the good news of the gospel to those who are separated from God; and by teaching Believers how to be fully devoted followers of Christ.

Please join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 at the Depot in downtown Hoschton. A nursery and children’s church is provided.

Pastor Todd Coble may be reached at 678-3160273. God bless you and “See you at the Depot!”

cies after a critical incident.

Lt. Dakin is a certified instructor through the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation as well.

He is also a founding member of a coalition that developed and operates the Children After the Fire program, which works to reduce the emotional and psychological effects on children that have been affected by a fire in their home. The program offers counseling and education to help children deal with the trauma of having a fire. This is all offered to the families at no cost.

Lt. was also one of the first certified instructors for the Barrow County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). He still instructs each class and assists the team on numerous details.

The CERT classes teach citizens how they can be better prepared for potential disasters and what they can do after a disaster strikes.

Outside his role with

BCES, Lt. Dakin is president of Hope for the Future of Children in Haiti, which operates a local orphanage in Port Au Prince, Haiti. They also offer numerous other services to hundreds of Haiti’s children that lost homeand family in the January 2010 earthquake. As a member of River Hills Church, he continues to do mission trips to Haiti. In July, Lt. Dakin,

along with another church member, led a 13-member team to Haiti, where they held a weeklong Vacation Bible School for more than 300 children. While there, he also helped teach more than 75 children and adults simple first aid.

Lt. Dakin is also vice president of the Barrow Ministry Village, which helps foster families meet the needs of

the foster children in Barrow and he is past president of the Family Connection Communities in Schools of Barrow County.

“To receive this award and recognition is very humbling and an honor,” said Dakin. “However, this award is truly a reflection on the great work this department does to educate our citizens in the area of fire and life safety.”

■■ A Jefferson resident reported the theft of a weed trimmer from his garage and a chain saw and gas can from the tool box of his truck.

Value of the items taken in the burglary and theft totaled $795. A former employee is suspected in the case.

■■ A man whose live-in girlfriend of three years moved out on Oct. 31 and took his property including a bedroom suite, TV stand and refrigerator was advised he would need to pursue civil action.

■■ A Sycamore Street resident reported possible damage and attempt to enter an unoccupied building on Oct. 31.

■■ A man wanted on warrants was taken into custody Nov. 2 after a woman who had been drinking reported a verbal dispute at the loca-

tion. She said she had been locked out of the house by the man.

■■ A woman who said the father of her child struck her in the head several times on Oct. 28 when he wanted to meet with her off Interstate 85 in order to give the child a present. The woman and child are moving out of state but she wanted to incident involving her ex-boyfriend documented by police.

■■ The driver of a Jeep Cherokee reported Nov. 2 she was rear-ended by a black sport motorcycle which left the scene near the 129 flea market. A vehicle parked at the Pendergrass Flea Market was also damaged on Nov. 3.

■■ A probationer at Sentinel Probation was taken into custody on Oct. 28 after failing a drug test, thus violating

her probation.

■■ A truck which was blocking the road at Brockton Road and Sycamore Road on Oct. 28 was towed when no driver could be located.

■■ A driver who reportedly left the scene of an argument on Pine Street at a

high rate of speed an almost struck several children on Oct. 29 was cited for reckless driving, failure to have license of person, no proof of insurance and operating a motor vehicle without registration or valid license plate.

■■ Nine traffic accidents were investigated.

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Interim Barrow County Emergency Services Chief John Skinner, Lt. Scott Dakin, Department Chaplain Spencer Breedlove and Interim Deputy Chief Alan Shuman.

Braselton man faces drug charges The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, along with Georgia State Probation Officers, arrested Billy Wayne Gooch, 52, of Braselton, on drug-related charges after a Nov. 4 search of Gooch’s home and property.

Officers located a quantity of methamphetamine and tools commonly used to ingest the drug.

Gooch has been charged with possession of methamphetamine and also had an outstanding warrant for violating his probation. He is currently incarcerated at the Jackson County Jail.

sss New Hope AME Church will host a college planning fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23. A GA 411 representative will be present to provide information about college and technical schools financial aid. In addition, the strategies of planning for college and filling out college applications will be addressed.

Lunch will be provided and door prizes will be awarded. High school youth, parents and others interested in college planning are welcome to attend.

New Hope AME Church is located at 2512 Georgia Highway 53. The Rev. Karen L. Bennett is the pastor. sss A Call to Worship now has a new location in the meeting room of Country Inn & Suites on Highway 124 in Braselton.

Services are at 5:30 p.m.

on Sundays. Call 706983-0449 or visit www. call2worship.org sss Raymond Church Promotions announces the 50th anniversary singing to be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, at White Plains Baptist Church. The Carolina Boys and The Pine Ridge Boys will provide great southern gospel music.

Contact Raymond Church at 706-658-6545 or 7066564-2967. sss Feeding Jackson County Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Pendergrass Flea Market on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

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 or visit www.iserveministries. com

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genuinely felt the emotion that Moon’s family and friends were feeling and spoke from her heart.

“I truly believe that God is in sync with this glorious day,” she said. She said she believed that God was with everyone at the service by the blessing of gorgeous sunshine and scenery.

Then came the ceremonial honors, which included the 21-gun salute, Taps, Amazing Grace on the bagpipe and the flag folding. All were carried out by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department

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The memorial service concluded with the presentation of the ceremonial flag by Chief Lumpkin and refreshments at the Mobile Command Vehicle.

Officer Donald Moon’s memorial service was definitely one to remember, even though he has been gone for 50 years. The service truly showed how significant each and every law enforcement officer is to the community they are a part of. Their jobs should never be taken for granted and they should always be appreciated.

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Fall’s splendor is painted by hand of God Television now offers repeats of the same shows, sometime in the same week.

If that’s not enough, service providers offer all sorts of repeat plays of everything from sporting events to sitcoms.

Outside of television, reallife events only play once and that’s all there should be.

This weekend is likely to be one of the most beautiful displays of fall color this season. Some say our plentiful rain will result in a lessthan-spectacular showing of fall foliage. However, any hint of this wonder of nature is worth seeing.

If you are reading this in a real, printed newspaper, you don’t have to go far to see the fall color show. But if you’re able to drive a few miles, this state offers some vistas worth capturing in your memory banks.

This is my favorite time of year. I have been to the fair and smelled those wonderful aromas indicating the start of fall. It is a signal to my mind that the debut of nature’s handiwork is not far away. Now it is here.

I find it interesting this incredible collection of golds, browns, yellows and reds, with the punctuation of green pines, shows up now — and then, almost as quickly as it arrived, it is gone.

I love the cool morning air and the freshness it brings. It is a season like no other, and I’m glad it comes to visit us once a year.

When I look across the mountains that can be seen from here on a clear day, I just can’t understand how anyone can doubt their creation was not the handiwork of a benevolent God. I can’t subscribe to the notion this was the result of a big bang that happened one day.

Earlier this year, I drove

Harris Blackwood more than 3,000 miles across eight Western states.

I saw some of the most majestic sites I’ve ever seen.

I was in awe of the God I believe in and what he did in those wide-open spaces.

Digital photography has made it easy to capture hundreds of images and store them forever. But the incredible sites I saw out West are etched in my mind.

I can close my eyes and see the cascading waterfalls, the bright reds of the Grand Canyon and the countryside covered with herds of bison.

By the time you read this, I hope to have mentally replenished the annual show of fall in the North Georgia mountains. What’s really nice is that the sight of this extraordinary beauty comes with the touch and smell of the autumnal splendor. Crunchy leaves, fried apple pies and the fragrant aroma of a campfire wafting through the trees all await me.

Many shows on TV introduce us up-close to nature’s most splendid sites all over the world. But nothing compares to standing on a fall day, just a stone’s throw from here, and seeing it for myself.

I know there are those who because of age and circumstances can’t go and see it for themselves. I hope they have a lifetime of great memories they can close their eyes and find once more.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

What’s really nice is that the sight of this extraordinary beauty comes with the touch and smell of the autumnal splendor.

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The little girl with red dirt feet Most husbands, if they carry a photo of their wives, like for it to be one of glamour and beauty. That would not be my husband.

On his iPhone as his screen saver, the image that comes up every time he turns on or opens his phone, is a photo he found tucked away one day. It is a little redheaded, frecklefaced 3-year-old with laughing eyes, chubby cheeks and a big smile. I am seated barefooted on the front porch of our little brick house with a stubby arm thrown around my bushyhaired collie mutt, who weighed more than I did.

Of course, I have on tiny, dark-blue shorts and a coordinating plaid shirt.

My clothes are homemade

by Mama. I can tell by how tiny the buttonholes are, that the buttons are white and not dark blue (she used whatever she could find) and the plaids are perfectly matched. Mama never sewed plaids or stripes that did not match up at the seams, which is the trademark of an expert seamstress.

At least a few times a

Ronda Rich day, he will say happily when the photo comes up, “Look at that little Satterfield girl. Oh, how I love that little girl.”

Sometimes I will laugh and reply, “That little girl is going to grow up to marry a handsome Hollywood producer.”

We both chuckle thinking of that innocent country child and how she will one day glimpse a world so different than her simple upbringing among chickens, cows, hogs and horses.

Tink is joyous over that photo. He treasures it. Eagle-eyed as he is, he noticed that my little feet are tinged red from the clay of our Georgia hills and that there are similar red stains up my legs. I spent most of my childhood summers running barefooted and have a couple of scars to show for it, having run into a rusty

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a lot of yard work. I cut the grass, trim the hedges, fight the thistle in the pasture and plant flowers.

I was doing a photo shoot in New York City once for the cover of a book and I mentioned my yard work while in the makeup chair.

The makeup artist, a guy from Texas, pulled back in horror and said, “No, Honey, ladies garden. They don’t do yard work.”

“Trust me,” I replied levelly. “What I do is hard yard work. Gardening is much too gentle a word for that.”

Not long ago, Tink was working in LA and I sent a photo of my red-stained feet just to remind him that I am, undeniably, still that same little girl.

About the only thing that has changed is that Mama doesn’t make my clothes any more. And that is both a good thing and a bad thing.

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

Remembering Clinch’s ‘triple crown’ year This week, my community is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the “Triple Crown.”

That year, our local high school, Clinch County High, did something never accomplished in state athletic history, and not accomplished since: Win state titles in football, boys’ basketball and baseball in the same academic year.

The Panther football team won the state title in 1988, and the basketball and baseball championships were won in 1989, but we’re recognizing all three teams at homecoming this week.

That year seems like yesterday, but was actually 9,125 yesterdays ago, which is precisely how many pounds I’ve gained, and lost, since then – mostly gained.

For those of you who remember 1988, a brief refresher. For those who don’t, a learning experience. In 1988, 25 years ago: ■■ Crack was a new drug.

■■ Ben Johnson of Canada won the gold medal in

Len Robbins the 100-meter dash in the Seoul Summer Olympics, then was disqualified for testing positive for steroids.

■■ The antidepressant Prozac was introduced to the pharmaceutical market.

■■ The Los Angeles Dodgers were that year’s World Series Champion.

A limping Kirk Gibson hit a dramatic home run to win Game 1 of the series against the Oakland A’s.

■■ The Washington Redskins won the Super Bowl that year. Doug Williams became the first AfricanAmerican quarterback to win a Super Bowl.

■■ Notre Dame won the NCAA national football championship. Kansas won the NCAA basketball tournament.

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can or two and one broken Coke bottle.

“How did you get dirt on your legs?” He has to know all facts.

“I suppose I was sitting cross-legged in my sand pile (there was no “box” to it, just a bunch of sand Daddy dumped in the backyard for me to play in), making mud pies.” I said with a smile. “I made the best mud pies around. I used old pie tins that Mama gave me and I would decorate them with holly berries or green leaves or wild blackberries. I was quite a mud pie-maker.”

Just so you know, and just so you’ll see that I haven’t gotten above my raising, not a lot has changed for that little redheaded girl.

I live within hollering distance of that front porch.

I still spend much of my summer days at home going barefooted. I have a dog as a best pal, and the rusty but trusty red clay of the North Georgia hills still stains my feet and sometimes my legs, which take a lot of intensive scrubbing to remove. No, I don’t make mud pies any more but I do

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■■ The top movies of 1988 were “Rain Man,” “Who Framed Roger Rabbitt?,” “Big,” “Die Hard,” and “The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad.”

■■ A gallon of gas was 91 cents.

■■ A U.S. Postage stamp was 24 cents.

■■ Microsoft released Windows 2.1.

■■ The average price for a new car was $10,400.

■■ Michael Dukakis was the Democratic nominee for president. Crack, apparently, wasn’t new to the Democrats in 1988.

■■ Wrigley Field held its first night game ever.

■■ Doppler radar was invented by Christian Andres Doppler. Today, 25 years later, no one still knows what it is.

■■ The most popular TV shows of that year were: “The Cosby Show,” “A Different World,” “Cheers,” “The Golden Girls,” “Growing Pains,” “Who’s the Boss?,” “Night Court,” “60 Minutes,” “Murder, She Wrote” and “Alf.”

9090, fax, 770-226-8633; chambliss. senate.gov Sen. Johnny Isakson, 131 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-2243643, fax, 202-228-0724; One Overton Park, 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Suite 970, Atlanta, GA 30339, 770-661-0999, fax, 770-661-0768; isakson.senate.gov U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, 513 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, 202-225-9893; 111 Green St. SE, Gainesville, GA 30501,

■■ A note: “60 Minutes” is still ticking. “Alf” and “Who’s the Boss?” quickly fell out of popularity when the public realized that both “Alf” from “Alf” and Tony Danza from “Who’s the Boss?” were puppets.

Another factor in the invention of crack.

■■ Popular songs from that year included “Got My Mind Set on You” by George Harrison (now dead), “Man in the Mirror”

by Michael Jackson (also dead), “Where Do Broken Hearts Go,” by Whitney Houston (dead), “Never Gonna Give You Up,” by Rick Astley (career dead), and “Kokomo,” by the Beach Boys (which caused no deaths, only nausea).

It’s going to take another 25 years to get “Never Gonna Give You Up” out of my head.

Thanks a lot, 1988.

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

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MULBERRY WALK CELEBRATIONS Dr. Kenny Flint of Braselton Chiropractic Center, his family and staff welcomed Braselton Mayor Bill Orr and councilmembers Tony Funari and Peggy Slappey to join them for a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Community members, including Dr. Flint’s youngest patient Valentina Paige, pictured with his daughter Katie Mae, also attended the open house held in conjunction with Lavish Consignment Boutique.

Frederick’s Jewelers also participated in the event and had lots of sweet treats to go along with all the sparkly and shiny jewelry which can be purchased. Inside Lavish, owner Betty “Bling” Hambrick welcomed guests into the spacious and well organized boutique. She had a number of models showing off some of the fashions available. See more scenes at ClickThePaper.com

Operation Round Up Foundation awards $81,941 in recent grants The Jackson EMC Foundation Board of Directors awarded a total of $81,941 in grants during their October meeting, including $78,441 to organizations serving area residents.

■■ $14,941 to the Infant Car Seat Safety Program, a service of the Gwinnett Hospital System, to purchase 192 approved, rearfacing car safety seats for infants born in system facilities whose parents cannot afford to purchase them. Pictured, right, Jackson EMC Gwinnett District Manager Randy Dellinger (r) presents a $14,941 Jackson EMC Foundation grant check to Jason Chandler, president of the Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation.

■■ $10,000 to the St. Vincent de Paul Society – Flowery Branch for its Aid Hot Line program, which provides emergency aid to families in crisis for rent, mortgage and temporary housing to prevent homelessness and disrupted lives.

■■ $10,000 to the St. Vincent de Paul Society – St. Michael Church in Gainesville to help fund direct aid for housing assistance, including rent, mortgage and temporary housing, for families in crisis.

■■ $10,000 to the St. Vincent de Paul Society – Jackson County for its St. Catherine Laboure assistance program which provides funds to families in crisis for rent, mortgage, food, transportation, gas, repair and insurance premium, education assistance and medical assistance.

■■ $10,000 to Family Promise of Gwinnett County to help fund a part-time staff member that will allow its SaltLight Center temporary shelter for homeless women to expand its operations from five nights a week to seven.

■■ $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Jackson County to purchase plumbing, electrical equipment, HVAC and cabinets for its eleventh house, being built for the single mother of two young children.

■■ $6,000 to Family

BUSINESS NOTES Braselton breakfast slated for Nov. 15 Breakfast in Braselton will be held from 7:30-8:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, in the Braselton Community Room, located at 5040 Highway 53.

All local business owners/ operators and any potential businesses are invited to this networking and informational meeting. There is no cost to attend. Please RSVP to Amy Pinnell at 706-6840369 or apinnell@braselton. net

South Hall Business Coalition meeting is Nov. 19 at Lanier Tech

Promise of Hall County to purchase four desktop computers and Microsoft licenses for the day center to provide families with a computer lab to use for applications and job searches, resumes and cover letters, as well as signing up for TANF, food stamps, birth certificates and other necessities.

■■ $5,000 to the Boy Scouts of America Northeast Georgia Council to provide uniforms, handbooks and summer camp fees that will help underprivileged youth participate in scouting, teaching them to make ethical choices and promoting citizenship, leadership,

mental and physical fitness.

■■ $2,500 to the Spirit of Joy Food Bank in Flowery Branch to purchase food for the more than 30 families they serve in an average month.

The Jackson EMC Foundation has put more than $8 million back into local communities since it was founded in 2005, funding 791 grants to organizations and 278 grants to individuals. Cooperative members participating in Operation Round Up have their monthly electric bills rounded up to the next dollar amount, with the “spare change” going to the Foundation.

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The program will be in the Lecture Hall of Building 300’s lower level.

Sponsored by Milton Martin Honda, Red Clay Interactive, WDUN Radio, the cost is $5 for Chamber members and $15 for non-members.

Dr. Ray Perren, President of Lanier Technical College will be making the presentation.. For details contact Kara Tate at 770-532-6206 ext. 116, or email ktate@ ghcc.com

SunTrust Bank to open new branch SunTrust Bank recently announced it will open a new branch in Atlanta in February 2014. This new location will increase the SunTrust footprint in Georgia to more than 255. SunTrust has more than 1,500 full-service branch locations in the south-

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SunTrust will also be placing new automated teller machines (ATMs) within Atlanta to provide even more client touch points for added convenience. Boasting the most up-to-date and newest ATM fleet in the industry, these machines are more intuitive with touch screen technology, envelope-free deposits with a copy of the deposited check on the receipt, ability to set consumer preferences and same day credit for deposits made before 9:00 p.m. SunTrust has more than 2,800 ATM locations within its footprint to serve client needs.

“As customer banking preferences change, we want to ensure a wide range of options – from strategicallylocated branches, to online and mobile channels, and efficient and user-friendly ATMs,” said Brad Dinsmore,

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Hawks earn third straight region title

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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They were tired, feeling under the weather and had to perform at a high level in the blistering cold, but the Mill Creek High School boys’ cross country team dug deep to defend its region title from a year ago.

The Hawks’ dominating performance didn’t go unnoticed and it wasn’t in vain as Mill Creek came out as the overall victor, defeating Peachtree Ridge High School by two points and earning its third straight region crown. Head coach Andy Christie said he couldn’t have asked for more from his troops who paced themselves very well throughout the course at Scott Hudgens Park in Duluth.

Coach Christie aided the runners with encouraging words as they tried to stay ahead of the pack.

“Hopefully that spurred them to keep running and gave them that extra push they needed, especially since they were not feeling well,” said Christie.

Tyler Woodrome was the favorite to finish second behind Kevin Mills of Peachtree Rdige but teammate Eric Westog surpassed him after the midway point.

“This was a huge race for Eric.

He has struggled this year but that was by far his best race of the year and maybe the best of his [career].

I’m happy for him and I know it feels like redemption for some of the struggles he’s been through,” Christie stated.

However, Woodrome stayed close, exchanging the third and fourth spot with Daniel Ellis from Collins Hill. Woodrome was one of the Hawks that wasn’t feeling his best but managed to finish in third

place, allowing Mill Creek to keep its point total low.

“Tyler has been dealing with an injury and this was his first race back from the injury. I’m proud of him for toughing it out [on such a big stage],” Christie said.

You’re always No. 1 until someone else knocks you off. If everyone is healthy for Mill Creek and other runners continue to step up, they could very well be crowned as backto-back state champions.

Other than Peachtree Ridge, Parkview High School is another team that could threaten the Hawks at state this weekend. They won its region and finished with an overall score of 36; the Hawks earned a 39.

“Hopefully this win will do a lot for our confidence. Our goal is to be in the top four but if we can walk away as state champs then that would be even better,” said Christie.

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Left: Tyler Woodrome of Mill Creek edged Daniel Ellis of Collins Hill for a third place finish. Bottom left: Josh Arceneaux clinched the No. 18 spot that rounded out the top 5 runners for Mill Creek. Bottom right: Eric Westog jumped ahead of teammate Tyler Woodrome knowing getting two Hawks into the top five would be pivotal.

Win or go home JHS vying for No. 2 seed in playoffs

JCCHS must beat Morgan Co. in order to keep its season alive

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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At this point of the season, some high school football teams have already earned its bid to the playoffs while others are in a win or go home situation. The Jackson County Comprehensive High School football team isn’t familiar with this scenario but they like their chances against Morgan County High School at home tomorrow night.

The message head coach Benji Harrison will give to his team might sound blunt but,

it’s very clear. If you win, you live to fight another day. If you lose, you’ll have to put away your pads for good.

“They know they have to beat Morgan County to get in.

The winner of this game keeps playing and the loser takes up equipment. It’s a great opportunity to play a huge game in week 10 and control your own destiny,” stated Harrison.

Last week, Jackson County kept its game close against Elbert County throughout the first half.

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Jefferson High has handled injuries to key players about as well as could be expected.

On Friday, quarterback T.J. Skelton, who has started since Evan Shirreffs went down with a broken finger last month, passed for a pair of touchdowns and 210 yards, while rushing for a long second quarter touchdown as the Dragons beat Riverside Military Academy 62-23 at Maginnis Field in Gainesville.

The win moves Jefferson to 7-2, 5-1 in Region 8-AA and keeps its hopes alive for a No. 2 seed to the play-

offs and home game to open the postseason. The Dragons have already secured a playoff berth and wrap up the regular season at Union County (6-3, 4-2) next week in Blairsville.

“Next week will be a huge game for us,” said Skelton, who scored on a 46-yard run during a 35-point second quarter for the Dragons.

The Eagles were led by another impressive showing from senior quarterback Collin Pettell, who threw for 295 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Riverside’s Raleigh Beougher returned a kickoff for a 91-yard touchdown — and had four receptions on the night — as Jefferson

took control of the game with five touchdowns in the second quarter.

However, turnovers were critical as the Eagles turned the ball over three times, along with the blocked punt for a Dragons score.

Meanwhile, the loss moves Riverside Military to 4-5, 2-4 and ended any chance of making the postseason. The Eagles wrap up the regular season Nov. 8 at Greene County.

At running back, Jefferson’s Sammy Williams carried 11 times for 82 yards, including a pair of secondquarter touchdowns.

Williams and Isaiah Blake (seven carries, 37 yards) picked up more of

JHS named region champs

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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Going into the region tournament, the Lady Dragons were the favorite to win but the boys surprised the competition and the crowd with a first-place finish, earning the region championship.

Addison Cochran led the pack and finished in second place with a time of 17 minutes and 49 seconds.

From there, four more Dragons finished the long and hilly course, rounding out the top 11. Alex Parrish finished fifth, Kyle Kashuba finished eighth, Jacob Adams finished ninth and Taylor Hitt finished eleventh. JHS won by a whopping 35 points, a 33 point margin of victory to second place Riverside Military Academy.

the carries against Riverside Military as senior Tristen Jackson missed the game with what their coach Ben Hall described as an ankle injury.

And tight end Donnie Hatfield, who caught one pass in the first half, went down with a knee injury that will require further evaluation, according to Hall.

“Early in the season we had really good chemistry and with the injuries it felt like we were starting over,” Hall said. “The silver lining is that we feel like we’re developing some depth at these positions.”

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The region meet was held at Riverside Military Academy but the Dragons spoiled the Eagles chances of winning on their own course. The Dragons stayed close together at the start of the race but broke off later, yet they didn’t separate from each other too much. Union County, Oglethorpe County and Social Circle rounded out the top five.

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This Saturday, Coolray Field will host the 5th annual Brian McCann Rally Celebrity Softball Game in an effort to raise money for childhood cancer research. Rally is a non-profit organization that brings awareness to cancer research for kids in hopes that a cure will be found. This is one of a two part event as the Delta Air Lines Double Play will be held the night before and has raised more than $1.8 million for research. McCann, his wife Ashley and other celebrities will be attendance. Tickets for children 10 and under are free; students can get in for $5 and adults for $10. Go to RallyFoundation.org to purchase your tickets. The gates will open at 11 a.m. and the first pitch is set for 12:45 p.m.

Any youth interested in the art of golf or want to sharpen their skills should take advantage of the Reunion Junior Golf Program set to kick of Nov. 9. Kids ages 6-10 will tee off at 10 a.m. and kids 11 and up will start at 11 a.m.

Lessons will be held periodically throughout November, December and January. For more information, contact Reunion at 770-967-8300 or visit their website at www. reuniongolfclub.com.

Road Atlanta will round out its final race of the year with one more appearance from the National Auto Sport Association. Tickets can be bought online and are $10 for members. For more info, visit roadatlanta.com.

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Hawks fly past Raiders easily; miss postseason

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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The Mill Creek High School football team will not have a shot at the postseason this year but that didn’t slow them down one bit when they traveled to Mount Airy, Ga. to take on Habersham Central High School.

The Hawks got its scoring-barrage started early with a 29-yard touchdown pass from Daniel David to Daniel Curry.

The two hooked up again later in the first quarter with a 30-yard strike. Up 13-0, Carter Governale added a 9-yard scamper to pay dirt, lifting Mill Creek

up 20-0.

Mill Creek relied on the running game in the second quarter and did not disappoint.

Jordan Sylvain opened up the second quarter with a 16-yard touchdown run and David added a 27 yarder to give MCHS a 34-0 advantage. Johnathan Hawkins reached the end zone on an 11-yard run with 5:19 left to play before the break.

After the break, Mill Creek kept the ground game alive with short runs for three more scores.

Andrew Sciara crept into the end zone for 5 yards and Brian Eefianayi and Evens Fontaine each

scored from one yard out.

A collective effort on both sides of the ball showed just how dangerous the Hawks can be.

Sidney Otiwu led the pack with six tackles, one tackle for loss and one quarterback hurry. Hawkins clinched his first 100 yard rushing game of the season.

The Hawks will face Collins Hill High School tomorrow night on Senior Night. While they may not be contending for a playoff seed, these two schools have a lot of history and will be playing for bragging rights. If the Hawks defeat the Eagles, they will finish the season 7-3.

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Malik Tuck runs through a gaping hole against Franklin County earlier this year.

JCCHS and Elbert scored 14 points in the first quarter but the Panthers couldn’t match the second set of 14 put up by ECHS in the second quarter. Instead, JCCHS settled for six points but trailed just eight points going into the break.

Jackson County’s biggest struggle was not being able to match the Blue Devils point total. Elbert County scored 13 in the third and 7 in the fourth. The Panthers were held scoreless in the fourth and scored seven in the third.

Last year, the Panthers weren’t relying on a win from the Bulldogs last year but the landscape in AAA football has changed. Harrison said it’s going to take a collective effort from every guy on the field to get the job done.

“All 11 players on the field have to do their job to the best of their ability. If we are able to do that, then we have a good chance,” said Harrison.

When asked what it would mean to him to take the program to consecutive playoff appearances, Harrison said, “It would be huge for our program to go to the playoffs back-to-back. I want nothing more than to send our seniors off by doing something that has not been done here in a long time and that’s making the playoffs in consecutive years.”

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Quarterback Daniel David rushed for 70 yards and threw two touchdown passes. He also rushed for 25 yards and scored one touchdown by foot.

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Riverside Military’s John-Mark MacFarlane (55) tries to make a diving tackle on Jefferson running back Sammy Williams on Friday at Maginnis Field in Gainesville. Williams finished the night with 70 yards and two touchdowns.

Despite the setbacks, Jefferson took control of the game with opportunistic special teams play at the end of a backand-forth first quarter. Leading 7-3, Jefferson blocked a Riverside Military punt in the end zone, and Trent Sorrells recovered the ball in the end zone to take a 14-3 lead on the final play of the opening period.

From there, Skelton went to work in the second quarter distributing passes to his speedy receivers and creating a running lane for his own long touchdown score just three minutes before halftime. Sophomore Darrian Hill scored for Jefferson on a 1-yard run in the second quarter and a run of 52 in the third period. Williams scored on 30-yard and 1-yard runs in the second quarter.

Skelton’s first touchdown pass went to Blake on a 16-yard pass just before halftime, then a 53-yard toss to junior Rodney Carr in the third quarter.

The best sign for Jefferson’s offense on the night, according to Hall, was a 65-yard touchdown drive to open the game that included a 27-yard grab by Dalton Hill and finished with a 1-yard scoring run by Blake.

“I liked the way we started the game with that first drive,” Hall said. “That’s one of the better offensive drives we’ve had.”

Pettell had two touchdown throws of his own in the third quarter: a 7-yard throw to Avery Cagle and a 73-yard throw to C.J. Howard just two minutes after the first.

Howard finished with a team-high 95 yards on four catches for the Eagles, while Cagle had five grabs for 68 yards.

Legends to host golf tourney to benefit Sarazen family

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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On Aug. 13, Geoff Sarazen, grandson of former golf legend Gene Sarazen, passed away from a brain aneurysm.

In honor of his memory and a tribute to his family, The Legends Golf Club at Chateau Elan will host a golf tournament on Nov. 12. Proceeds will benefit Geoff’s wife and her three children.

When Geoff died, longtime friend Tony Funari of Funari Realty said it was automatic that several friends would come together and take action. Funari, Ken Scarborough and Judy Pennebaker teamed up to help fund the family through some hard times with a fundraiser.

A golf tournament seemed to be a fitting tribute to the Sarazen family.

“They are like family,” said Funari. “We feel so strongly about them that we decided to do something to help Chalise and secure the children’s future whether it’s for college or emergencies.

Sarazen spent a decade as a staff member at The Legends Golf Club and served as an assistant professional and the Director of Golf for the resort courses.

An account has been set up for the children at the Bank of North Georgia: Mary Chalise Sarazen - Sarazen’s Children Ac-

“Geoff was never too busy to help people with their golf game and he enjoyed being your friend and playing golf with members.”

count. Contact the bank at event,” said Funari.

678-714-3802. For more “But the second year, information on how to aswe opened up the sist the family financially, house for those putting contact Judy Pennebaker on the tournament and at 770-560-4590. threw a party for the There will be raffle residents of the area drawing periodically then.” throughout the day as well Funari said the Saraas a silent auction. The zen event was a very range opens at 9 a.m. and big event for the comthe shotgun start is set for munity and the neigh11:30 a.m. borhood so he has a Those wishing to particpersonal attachment ipate are urged to register to the event. quickly as they expect a Tony Funari “It was good for the heavy volume of partici- President of Funari Realty community with it beand committee member of pants. ing a worldwide event,” “I have known Geoff said Funari, who said and his wife Chalise for at the tournament gave least 19 years,” said Funari. “Geoff was an him an opportunity to get to know Gene assistant golf pro and Chalise was working Sarazen and his grandson Geoff very well. at The Inn.” “Gene’s family would come in from FlorWhile the Funaris were having their ida and come to our parties,” said Funari. house built, both Tony and Teresa were “It was a very proud event for the neighbortraveling for a living so he would often or- hood.” der dinner from The Inn to take to the villa Funari was on the tournament commitwhen he arrived home and saw Chalise of- tee, serving as director of pro services for ten when doing so. the event.

“During the first year of Sarazen World “I got to know Gene well through that Tournament, we were building our house and he always hit the first ball as one of The and actually had to stop work during the Legends at the Sarazen World Open,” said

Funari. “As soon as he finished in April teeing off at the Augusta National, he would come and spend time at Chateau Elan with the Panoz family and visit with the neighborhood. He helped design The Legends course with Sam Sneed and Kathy Whit- Sarazen worth.

“I wish the tournament was still here – it was a big deal,” said Funari. “And Geoff Sarazen was an incredibly nice young man, and Chalise was the daughter we didn’t have; we watched them grow up. Geoff was very respectful of his heritage and values associated with the game of golf. He was well loved in the community and a good golfer and ran the pro shops good. He was never too busy to help people with their golf game and he enjoyed being your friend and playing golf with members.”

Although Geoff would take a different career path and Funari said he didn’t see him as much, they remained friends.

Lady Dragons end season in Final 4 at Westminster

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

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After an impeccable playoff run, the Lady Dragons’ volleyball season came to a close last week against Westminster School. Jefferson High School spent the month of October on the road battling their way through AA teams as they did not have any home playoff games.

Size was an issue for other teams and, while the Lady Dragons don’t have anyone on the roster standing taller than 5 feet and 8 inches, they never used that as an excuse. The Lady Dragons threw everything that could hold them back out the window and focused on the things they could control this season.

“We spoke all season about not making excuses; we could have made plenty. We were young and small,” said head coach Michael Paul. “We had to travel every match in the post season, accumulating 1,400 miles. I told them not to listen to people when

they brought that up. I told them they are varsity players regardless of any of that. I told them to always play their best and if that is good enough so be it. Hopefully that was a lesson they will take with them long after volleyball is over.”

However, it was difficult to control the Wildcats offense as they used their height to its advantage.

“We were undersized all season but Westminster’s size was overpowering,” Paul said.

After opening the season 1-3, JHS went on a 15-game win streak and finished 34-12. Despite competing in a tough area where they finished 2-4, Jefferson went on to earn wins over AAAAA schools including Flowery Branch, North Forsyth and Winder-Barrow High School.

“It was a great year and we were very excited to reach the Final 4 knowing we were the only public school left at that point. It was quite an honor,” Paul said.

One can’t help but fast forward to next season as Jefferson has a legitimate shot at making it to the Final 4 again or, even better, making it to state. The Dragons will use its youth, who gained a lot of experience, to its advantage next season as they retire just one athlete.

“We lose one senior this year in Mallory Goodenow. Although she played sparingly, her leadership at practice, on the bench and off the court will be greatly missed. Her positive attitude and selflessness will take her far,” Paul said.

Achieving more than 30 wins and knowing his team will be loaded again next season has Paul feeling pretty good these days but rewriting the record book is listed as his proudest moment this year.

“This is easy. The biggest highlight was a five set victory at St. Vincent’s Academy in Savannah. That put us in the Final 4 for the first time in the programs history,” said Paul.

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Head Coach Michael Paul talks to his team during the break in the Final 4 game at Westminster School in Atlanta.

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Committee, friends asking community to rally around Saunders

By FARAH BOHANNON

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When a friend or loved one experiences something life-altering, such as an illness or any type of tragedy, it only seems necessary to step up and help in any way possible. Whether the help is financial or emotional, it is always appreciated and needed.

The volunteers of the Braselton-Hoschton Relay For Life (RFL) committee have organized a chicken plate sale for Georgia Saunders, a fellow member of the Braselton/Hoschton RFL committee and a member of Center United Methodist Church. Georgia recently was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer and gallbladder cancer.

“Several people in the community have come together to help raise money for her needs during this difficult time. She has been a great asset to the community and Relay For Life team,” said Jennifer Kidd, co-chairman of the RFL committee.

Georgia Saunders lost her husband of 36 years to cancer last December.

There is a talented crew of community members who have volunteered to prepare the chicken plates, so it is guaranteed that they will be delicious. The plates will include chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, bread, a bag of chips and a dessert for $10 each.

The pick-up location for the chicken plates is Center UMC. If a non-local group purchases 10 or more, delivery will be provided.

Please contact Jennifer Kidd for more information at jenniferdkidd62@gmail.com If you’re a Relay For Life team captain, be sure to add the Relay Rally on your calendar. The rally is at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, at Jackson EMC. The rally is for Barrow, Jackson, Banks and Braselton-Hoschton and will be a great opportunity to share ideas for the 2014 Relay For Life event. There will be a costume contest where winners with the most spirited, purple attire will be awarded a prize. There will also be food and games.

Please contact Mandy Ryan at 706-549-4893 or mandy.ryan@cancer.org to RSVP for the Relay Rally.

Food Bank plans for summer food for area students

The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia is already looking ahead to next summer when children on the school meal program won’t have breakfast and lunch at school.

According to John S. Becker, president and CPO of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, the loss of two meals a day once provided at no charge through the school lunch program can present an immense challenge to parents who are already squeezing every penny out of their budgets.

“Because these children come from families who are struggling to make ends meet, they are at a very real risk of going hungry next summer,” said Becker.

That is why the Food Bank, which serves 14 counties including Jackson and Barrow, is seeking donations to help provide meals during the summer. For every one dollar that is given, four meals can be provided. A $35 donation will provide 140 meals and a $25 donation will provide 100 meals.

The food bank has distributed almost 81 million pounds of food or 67 million meals to northeast Georgia residents who might not know where their next meal will come from since being founded in 1992.

Donations can be sent to Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, P.O; Box 48857, Athens, GA 30604-8857.

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Staff writer Katie Griffin visits with Daniel Walthers and meets KSU’s live mascot and other birds – up close

By KATIE GRIFFIN

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Daniel Walthers, owner of Winding Woods Ranch in Commerce, is the new proud owner and trainer of Kennesaw State University’s live mascot, a Great Horned Owl named Sturgis.

Sturgis hatched out on April 28, 2013, in New York and three weeks later arrived at Walthers’ residence.

The owl will grow to be about 6 pounds with a wing span of 5 feet.

He is trained by Walthers but loved by the entire Walther family.

“Sturgis is great around people and will even cuddle up to me if I pull him in close, we’re like family,” said Walthers.

Walthers started pitching the live mascot idea to KSU five years ago.

Every spring when some of the baby owls hatched out, Walthers would send KSU pictures. The athletic director at the time did not seem interested but Walthers kept sending the pictures anyway.

KSU’s new Athletic Director Vaughn Williams was talking to his secretary who had just opened the email from Walthers showing pictures of some baby owls and Williams immediately loved the idea and set up a meeting with Walthers.

The University had a contest in September to come up with a name for the hatchling. There were more than 700 entries which were narrowed down to seven and the name was announced at Flight Night on Oct. 19.

Sturgis is named after Kennesaw State’s President Horace Sturgis who led KSU from 1965-1980. Sturgis led the university in the transformation from a junior college to a four-year institution.

“This owl is only 6 months old, but for 6 months he didn’t have a name.

Now that they’ve chosen Sturgis, I love it. It’s perfect,” said Walthers.

Walthers has been training birds since he was 9 years old. He is licensed by the Department of Natural Resources to own, house and train ravens, crows, owls, parrots and several other types. Walthers is well known for training of the first live mascots of the Baltimore Ravens named “Rise” and “Conquer” in 2008 and 2009. He chose not to sign another contract with them because, unlike KSU, they required too much travel of Walthers and the birds.

“It’s so nice working with a school that truly has Sturgis’ best interest at heart. Vaughn Williams cares for Sturgis as much as I do and during Flight Night he kept coming and checking on him to make sure he was OK,” said Walthers.

Walthers said his partnership with Kennesaw State is truly refreshing.

He says he hopes it will continue as long as they are happy because KSU is doing more than just hosting a live mascot.

KSU is educating everyone on the importance of owls and how people can get involved in maintaining plenty of natural nesting habitats for them in the area and other areas as well.

“The education is the most exciting part to me.

We’re not interested in exploiting animals; our goal is to educate students and teachers in schools across the state on how to help owls in the wild and how to help the conservation of these animals,” said Walthers.

Walthers explains the Great Horned Owl is actually a perfect animal for a team mascot because the owls can be very vicious in their natural habitat. The spring

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Daniel Walthers works Sturgis, the Kennesaw State mascot, at Winding Woods Ranch in Commerce. He would like to involve the Great Horned Owl in area events as a part of his ongoing training. Below: Katie Griffin with a raven that recently appeared on “The Walking Dead.” is the owl’s nesting season and that is when the female owl has been known to attack people and go for their faces because they have ventured too close to her nest. These owls have been known to prey on dogs, cats and foxes and have even killed small deer.

“Most people think the owl’s beak is what makes them dangerous, but it’s actually their feet and talons. Sturgis’ feet are stronger than those of a bald eagle,” said Walthers.

While reporting on the ranch, Walthers let me hold both the owl as well as the raven that appeared recently in “The Walking Dead.”

The raven was much lighter to hold than the owl and was also much less intimidating. I walked up to Sturgis, held my gloved hand against his legs and said “step up” and he flapped his wings a little and stepped onto my arm. He turned his head and looked me right in the eye and started making a popping noise, which is a normal baby owl noise.

I then pulled him close and he cuddled up to my chest. He was calm and content the entire time. The Walthers’ cats even came purring on my leg and the owl didn’t budge.

I was amazed at how large his eyes were. They were golden orange and strikingly beautiful. This experience was one I will never forget and

just getting that close to the owl was a learning experience for me. But what is so neat about what Walthers does is that he offers this experi-

ence to the students and alumni at the KSU games. The experience of getting close enough to see Sturgis’ big glowing eyes and hear him pop his beak together and make baby noises is now available to hundreds.

And that initial experience is how the education of owl conservation begins because people, like me, see for the first time how magnificent these creatures are and begin asking how they can get involved.

Walthers and his family often take Sturgis into the Commerce community since he is so well behaved around crowds of people. Local feed stores and pet stores welcome Sturgis and enjoy his company.

“I would love to bring Sturgis to some local events so that the community can get to know him. I would not charge people or the event a fee because that is all part of his training,” said Walthers.

Walthers buys the meat he feeds Sturgis in Athens. He feeds him quail, rabbit and some beef and he mixes in the appropriate amounts of calcium and other nutrients he needs. Walthers and Sturgis have the same daily routine. Walthers flies him every morning and then feeds him so that he will associate flying as a positive thing. Walthers then feeds the many other birds on his ranch and does his daily chores.

He often lets Sturgis ride on his perch on the golf cart as he rides the ranch to feed all the animals.

Walthers’ two kids, Christina and Matthew, are very good with Sturgis and the rest of the birds. Walthers and his wife, Teresa, originally from Minnesota, have been happily married for 24 years.

They enjoy living in Commerce and look forward to introducing Sturgis to the community.

For more information about Winding Woods Ranch, visit the website at www. danielwalthers.com.

And for more information about Kennesaw State University and the live mascot program, visit www.kennesaw.edu and use the search box to find articles on the live mascot.

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Rivers Alive held

Forty-three volunteers, including little James Hansen, held by organizer Yvette Wise, participated in the Oct. 26 Rivers Alive cleanup which focused on the Mulberry River and nearby roadways. More than 320 pounds of trash was collected. During the cleanup, the Barrow County 4-H participants located a bag which contained a Smith & Wesson .44-caliber revolver and three bags of ammunition. notified police but a check showed no match for the gun. Assistant Chief Lou Solis also talked with the Rivers Alive group.

See more scenes from the Rivers Alive cleanup at ClickThePaper.com

21st annual Literacy Ball set for Jan. 25 in Winder The 21st annual Literacy Ball will be held on Jan. 25, 2014, at the Winder Community Center.

This is an annual event dedicated to eradicating illiteracy in our area. The Ball is the primary fundraiser to generate dollars to support GED scholarships and the Adult Literacy Program.

Earlier this year for 20th anniversary, the committee met its goal of $20,000, and is upping the ante with a goal of $25,000.

Tickets are $75 each ($57 of which is tax deductible) and may be purchased at Lanier Technical College, Room 101, 89 E. Athens St., in Winder, or The Principal’s Palette Gallery & Gift Boutique, 9 W. Wright St. in Winder.

For more information, call Dr. Ron Saunders, executive director, at 770-8684089 or Lynn Hammond, ball chairperson, at 770-307-8450, or contact any volunteer member of the Ball Committee. Anyone over 21 years of age is invited to purchase a ticket, and tickets to the Ball make a great holiday gift.

“It’s also a great way to relieve the stress and have a fun evening after the hectic holiday season,” said Hammond.

Only 300 tickets are available, so be sure to reserve your tickets soon. A ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner and music. Cornbread and Caviar will again cater the event, and Band of Gold will provide the music. A beer and wine cash bar will be provided by Top Dawg Tavern. Staged photographs at the Ball may be purchased through Photographic Creations.

The 1990 Census indicated that 42 percent of Barrow County adults over age 25 did not have a high school education. Members of the Winder Woman’s Club led by Beth Caldwell began a movement to correct this problem, and the Winder-Barrow Coalition for Adult and Continuing Education evolved as they

partnered with Lanier Technical College, Barrow County schools, the cities of Winder, Auburn and Statham, the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce, Piedmont Regional Library, Family Connection/Communities in Schools, local businesses and industries.

By 2000, illiteracy in Barrow County had dropped to 27 percent, and by 2009, that number had dropped to 24.5 percent. The effort continues. There is no person or business in Barrow County that is not affected by this cause. It is important that the entire community become involved.

Businesses (and individuals) may also purchase sponsorships that entitle them to tickets to the event and promotion of their business (or the individual) in print media promoting the event based on the level of sponsorship:

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These included gift baskets and gift certificates to artworks to signed footballs and baseballs to bed and breakfast packages and golf packages and services. In 2013, a signed football by Alabama Coach Nick Saban and weekend bread and breakfast packages garnered much interest. Local artists contributed several high value items.

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Jug Tavern Squares danced it up to entertain residents of Winder Healthcare.

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Friendship set to music

The Winder Square Dance Club, the “Jug Tavern Squares” (JTS) is working hard to make a difference in the community.

The motto for square dancing is “Square Dancing is Friendship Set to Music” so this year, JTS is working hard to make this happen by doing its part.

This summer JTS spent some of their time entertaining at the Winder Health Care Center by putting on a small dance for the patients and staff. JTS also delivered gifts that were donated at their Christmas in July dance to the patients.

JTS also raises money to help the YMCA with the children’s summer program and again this year will have a Can-a-Thon Dance for the food bank and during the holiday season will hold a “Christmas Toy Dance” to gather toys for the Winder Fire Department’s

Christmas charity.

“Square dancers are a generous group and are always trying to make a difference in the community, while having fun dancing,” said club president Rainger Buehler.

On a recent weekend, JTS received “Honorable Mention” in Macon, as JTS supported the Georgia State Square Dance Association by having 24 members in attendance.

Square dancing is experiencing a resurgence locally, the current square dance class has 14 students and JTS has just added Round Dance Classes to its agenda with a new instructor.

If you are interested in joining the club, taking dance classes, making friends and making a difference, visit www.jugtavernsquares. com or contact Rainger or Twila Buehler at 706-693-1922.

The Tree House’s Supervised Visitation program, in both Barrow and Jackson counties, is in need of volunteers. Evening positions available, must be 18+, and training will be provided. Please contact Ida Segars at 770-868-1900 for more information. sss

on Friday, Nov. 15. The fundraiser provides an evening of fun and assists the club in its annual Christmas support provided to children identified through Holiday Connection. For information, contact a Braselton Rotarian. You can connect with them on Facebook. sss

The Braselton Woman’s Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at noon at Country Inn & Suites, located at 925 Highway 124 in Braselton.

This is a new meeting location. Light refreshments are served and all are welcome to attend.

The Braselton Woman’s Club is a diverse and supportive group of women who unite in fellowship to serve their community by promoting education and civic responsibility.

Look for us on Facebook/Braselton Woman’s Club. If you have any questions, contact Jo Longo at 706654-9266. sss

A book-signing event will be held from 11a.m. to 1p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at The Ivy Cottage with local author Christine Martinello, author of Atlanta’s Real Women and The Momagers Guide. Call 706-362-5711. The Ivy Cottage is located at 84 Brassie Lane in Braselton.

The Jackson County Historical Society will meet at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Commerce Public Library for a program on the History of Jackson County Theatres to be presented by Boniface McDaniel. All are welcome to attend. The library is located at 1344 S. Broad St. sss

Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries at the clinic located at 10 Barrow Park Drive in Winder. Clinic days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Prices are $85 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $65 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $55 for a male dog, $50 for a female cat and $35 for a male cat. All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. No extra fees are added for in heat or pregnant animals. For more information on clinic services, visitwww.leftoverpets.org.

Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-978-5226 sss

The annual Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year luncheon will be held Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Braselton Stover House in Braselton.

Peach State Federal Credit Union is again presenting the Woman of the Year luncheon Ronda Rich, best-selling author and syndicated columnist, first exploded on the national stage over a decade ago with the wildly successful What Southern Women Know (That Every Woman Should), a book now in its 32nd printing.

Her novel The Town That Came A-Courtin’, will be a television movie for Valentine’s, 2014. It stars Lauren Holly and the much beloved Valerie Harper.

The annual Woman of the Year luncheon is a wonderful time to celebrate the hardworking and successful women throughout Jackson County. sss

Celebrate the Holidays in Braselton. The annual Lighting of the Tree in front of Braselton Brothers Store will be Nov. 9 with a Movie Under the Stars to follow in Braselton Park.

The T’is the Season to Run for A Reason Jingle Jog is a 5K and 1-mile fun run benefiting Braselton-Hoschton Relay For Life will begin at 9 a.m. at Braselton Park with check-in at 8 a.m.

Registration is $25 on race day.

The tree-lighting program will get under way at 5 p.m. with musical entertainment and holiday prizes being awarded to youngsters. A special guest will be on hand to help light the tree and – who knows, there could be snow….

A business hunt is also planned to give participants a chance to win prizes. See Page 1A for details.

The following weekend, the excitement of the holidays continues on Nov. 16 with a festival atmosphere in Braselton Park where vendors will be set up from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A 10:30 a.m. parade with the theme – “An American Christmas”– will find floats, walking units and other entries making their way through town. sss The Rotary Club of Braselton is hosting its ninth annual reverse raffle

(Top) The Christmas in July dance included collection of gifts for patients at Winder Healthcare.

(Left) Jug Tavern Squares presented check for the Summer Program at the YMCA of Georgia’s Piedmont to YMCA employees.

The Jackson County 4-H Club will be raffling off a youth bicycle on Monday, Dec. 16, and club members are selling raffle tickets from Monday, Nov. 11, through Friday, Dec. 13. You can purchase raffle tickets for $1 per ticket at the Jackson County Extension Office in Jefferson. Purchase as many tickets as you would like. You can view the Mongoose Freestyle 20-inch youth bike in person at the Extension office.

The proceeds from this raffle will go to support the Jackson County 4-H Club. To inquire about additional 4-H activities, call the Cooperative Extension office at 706-367-6344. sss Fifth Row Center will be presenting “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 6-21 at the Sylvia Beard Theatre at the Buford Community Center in Buford.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Household budget woes put this marriage on the rocks Dear John: My husband and I have always had lots of fun just being with each other.

Recently however, he’s been worried about job security, and I’ve been worried about our household budget.

I think all the worry has put a drag on an otherwise happy relationship. Is there anything we can do to reduce the stress and remember our love for each other? — Stressed Out, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Dear Stressed: You’ve got money worries; he has job problems and that can create a kind of tension between you and your loved one.

Still, that’s no reason not to share a special day in which you take a break from it all.

As it pertains to most of our daily lives, issues that concern you are only temporary. On the other hand, the things that the two of you do together on this special day can help get you out of your rut.

John Gray Just one day can help give you a new perspective on your lives together.

Taking a breather allows you to break the cycle of stress and put you both back on track with what really matters in your lives and what truly lasts through good times and bad.

You guessed it: What endures is the love you feel for each other!

Dear John: My husband and I separated after four years of marriage, and I’m wondering what ever motivated us to become a couple in the first place.

He’s a terrific guy, but we have virtually nothing in common. I thought opposites attract, but I guess it didn’t work in this case.

We’re both still young,

having just turned 30. I guess I’m wondering if I will I find love again. — He’s Out There Somewhere in Chicago, Ill. Dear Out There: It sounds like what you have experienced is a “starter marriage.”

When you read all these statistics about the high failure rate of marriages, that rate would be cut almost in half if not for these so-called starter marriages.

Not for a moment should you blame each other. You were, I’m guessing, about 25 when you decided to marry, and it can be tough to know what we really want in a life partner that early in life.

That doesn’t mean there are not loving couples who meet at 19, marry at 20, and spend 60 happy years together. There are exceptions to every rule.

But marriages of twentysomethings fail far more often than not because one or both partners don’t realize what is really needed for a relationship to go the distance.

Yes, you will find love again. So that it is one that lasts a lifetime, take time to better know yourself and who would truly fill the role as your soul mate. Chances are very good that in the future you’ll learn that you can indeed be lucky in love.

Dear John: My wife and I have been together for six years, and we’re talking about starting a family. I’m 38 and she’s 34.

I think we’re ready, but I keep thinking that I want to hold off.

Having kids will change all that we now do and enjoy as a couple. There’s a lot about being a dad I would like, but a lot that scares me as well.

How can I share this with my wife without upsetting her and making her feel like she’ll never be a mom? — Not Ready, in Nashville, Tenn.

Dear Not Ready: The first thing you should know is that there are a lot of men and women who are hesitant about taking that big step into being a parent.

WORKING IT OUT

It is a great responsibility and a decision that, I’m sure you both know, should not be made lightly.

Second, on a subject of this much importance, you must feel free to express your open and honest opinion.

Voice your fears and concerns. To do anything less would be a disservice to your wife and to yourself.

The very process of giving voice to your fears may help you to work through these concerns.

As a parent and a grandparent, I know what a big step this can be. I have never regretted my decision to become a parent, and I suspect that you won’t either.

But you don’t want to have this decision made for you.

So let it all out.

Talk it through with your life partner openly and lovingly and, in the end, follow your heart.

Dear John: My wife interrupts me all the time. She’s a great partner and there is so much I love about her, with

the exception of this one annoying trait.

In truth, I know at times I interrupt her as well. — Tired of the Interruptions in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Dear Tired: This is a very common complaint, especially for couples that have shared many years together.

Try this: Lead by example.

Do your best to never interrupt her and you’ll be surprised to see that, in most cases, your partner will pick up on what you are doing.

Discipline yourself to hold a thought, be patient and let her say what she wants to say before you speak.

Give that four to six weeks and I think you’ll be pleased with the change it will make.

John Gray is the author of “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus.”If you have a question, visit www.marsvenus.com.

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Education TODDLER TEACHER needed. ECE credential required. Fax resume to 770-535-7220

Financial Mortgage Banker hiring experienced Mortgage Loan Officers for leads from Realtors and builders in expanding Georgia market. FHA/VA experience and bilingual preferred.

Send resume to gmsjob@gbmail. com EOE

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Acreage for Sale Business for Sale Business Property for Sale Condominiums for Sale Farms & Farm Land House for Sale - Hall House For Sale - Surrounding Investment Property Lake Home for Sale Lake Property for Sale Lots for Sale Mobile Homes for Sale Mountain Property Real Estate Wanted Surrounding Counties Vacation Property

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Maintenance THE TIMES SINGLE COPY DEPARTMENT is seeking independent contractors for future route delivery in HALL & THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES. Must be 18 or older w/ valid driver’s license & insured vehicle. Must be able to work early morning hours. Must have reliable vehicle and backup substitute.

For more information, please call our carrier hotline: 770-535-6357. or e-mail: carriers@ gainesvilletimes.com ServiceMaster Expert Cleaning is now accepting applications for janitorial positions, floor technicians and sales representatives. Pay rates start at $7.25 and up DOE. Call 770-531-9307 to apply.

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

FRONT & BACK OFFICE COORDINATOR needed for busy psychiatric practice in Gainesville, GA. The successful candidate will have strong medical office and communication skills along with exp in front office, billing and a working knowledge of IT Five or more years of hands on medical practice exp is required.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit pkg.

If interested, email resume to: ssslacy@ aol.com

PRIVATE DUTY HOMECARE NURSES NEEDED. LPN & RN IN GAINESVILLE AREA. 12hr SHIFTS. RESUME: EMAIL employment@ csshealthcare.com FAX 770-210-0653

Misc. Help Wanted APPLY TODAY START TOMORROW Accepting 20 people ASAP. Training provided.

Cash paid daily. Call Mr. Baker. 678-971-5302 Call Today/Start Tomorrow Drivers/ Helpers Immediate Hire. $16.95 Average/ Good MVR/21 or Older.

Management positions available.

678-456-9190 EARN EXTRA MONEY Deliver the YP Real Yellow Pages Gainesville, GA Area FT/PT, Daily work, get paid in 72 hrs Must be 18 or older, have driver’s license and insured vehicle 800-422-1955 Call for more info MonFri, 8am-4:30pm or email us at deliverphonebooksse@ directrac.com Mention “Gainesville” Help

Hate Dirt but Love People? - Come Join the MERRY MAIDS FAMILY No nights or wkends, wkly pay, background check/drug screen req’d, paid mileage. Call to apply: 678-989-0800

WATER WELL DRILLER WANTED Looking for experienced Well Driller. Must have Class a CDL. Experience with or willing to learn submersible pumping systems. Competitive wages according to ability. Contact Paul at 404-310-9333

*Requires payment in advance.

Office/Clerical FT/PT Veterinary Receptionist needed.

Must be able to multitask, handle fast paced work environment, have great phone skills, enjoy people & pets. Customer service experience required. Apply: 1363 Thompson Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA

Production

AXIOM STAFFING Now Hiring: ASSEMBLERS WAREHOUSE FORKLIFT $10.25/per hour 50+ Positions Available Lots of Over-Time Available!!

Apply on-site, 9am-3pm at: Kubota Manufacturing 2715 Ramsey Rd., Gainesville, 30501 770-532-0038 ext. 12066 Production Planning/ Purchasing Manager Remanufacturing operation in Pendergrass has an opening for a qualified individual to manage production planning and purchasing for all activities inside plant. Individual will manage production planning with inventory substitution analysis and procure available parts to build product within scheduled delivery dates and maintain procedures for acquiring items needed in production and operations.

Qualified individual MUST have extensive SAP skills that support production planning and purchasing activity; minimum five years previous experience in remanufacturing, manufacturing or assembly operations.

Individual will manage daily production and inventory needs, warehouse and inventory. Knowledge of manufacturing processes w or remanufacturing concepts is a must.

Good benefit package and comfortable working environment.

We are an EOE. Send resume with salary requirements to XHR.D@deutzusa.com.

Subject line should read: PP-GT. Resumes without salary requirements and applicants without extensive SAP experience will not be considered.

WELDER/MILLWRIGHT Industrial engine manufacturer in Pendergrass. Position will be responsible for welding various metal parts used in assembly of diesel engines, and general machine shop duties.

-Determine and perform best repair procedure for various parts -Weld various parts according to specifications -Fabricate tools and fixtures -Ensure high safety measures while working -Maintain safe and clean work environment at all times Qualified candidate will have technical training in various welding methods and procedures; skilled in use of mig and tig welding equipment; ability to use various pieces of equipment (welders, pneumatic tools, lathes, mills, drills, hand and power tools, measuring devices, gauges, etc.) Ability to read and follow specifications, verbal and written instructions; ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, and schedule work in order to meet production goals.

Good working environment and good benefits. E-mail resume and salary requirements indicating “Welder-GT” in the subject line to xhr.d@deutzusa.com.

MUST indicate salary requirements to be considered. No phone calls or walk-ins.

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Knowledge of online advertising programs and softwares will make you stand out from the others. The ideal candidate would be able to oversee construction, placement and monitoring of online advertising as well as designing print ads that stand out from the crowd.

Organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines are essential to the job.

Email resume to hr@ gainesville times.com or deliver to 345 Green St., Gainesville.

Trades Experienced Plumbers and Plumbers Helpers needed.

Valid GA Drivers License required. Must apply in person. 2426 Hilton Way, Gainesville, GA 30501 FORK LIFT OPERATORS needed. Must have experience. Evenings & nights. Apply in person at: 4515 Cantrell Rd., Flowery Branch, GA.

Truck Drivers CDL DRIVERS NEEDED. Flatbed and Dump Truck positions available.

Good equipment, competitive pay. OTR drivers are home most weekends. Benefits and bonuses offered.

Newsome Trucking 770-479-1086 x-2 CDL DRIVERS Needed Tuition paid by Federal Grants or VA Benefits 770-614-6022 or 1-877-GET-A-CDL Call and see if you Qualify in 5 minutes! dtruckschool.com CLASS A CDL DRIVERS .

Evenings & nights. Must be exp’d with clean MVR. Apply in person at 4515 Cantrell Rd. Flowery Branch, GA. CLASS A CDL DRIVERS needed P/T on weekends to haul feed in Gainesville. Local, home daily, benefits.

Must have good MVR and 2yrs verifiable experience. Call Bruce 678-936-8279 CLASS A CDL Drivers-Local & OTR needed. Must have clean MVR, 2 yrs. exp. Must comply with all DOT reg.

Apply: 4880 Leland Dr. Cumming, GA or Call 770-887-6117 Driver The Perfect Run...

Southeast Regional Lanes!!

SOUTHERN FREIGHT, INC *NEW BONUS PROGRAM *Great Hometime!! *Full Benefit Package *NO Northeast Lanes *CDL Class A w/hazmat 877-893-9645 or apply www.southernfreight .com Need Experienced Class A CDL Driver with clean MVR. Must be available to work night/day and weekends. We are a family oriented business that transport automobiles. Serious inquiries only. 678-6547455 between 10-6.

RUAN DEDICATED ACCOUNT Average$60,000/ Yr BASED IN GAINESVILLE, GA *Great Home Time *Medical Plans & 401K Avail CDL-A w/1 yr. T/T exp. 800-879-7826 www.ruan.com/ jobs Dedicated to Diversity EOE

WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507

Furniture Beautiful Solid Oak Dining Room Furniture Excellent condition. Table (42in x60in, 2 extentions to 96in), 6 side and 2 arm chairs - $850.

Lighted China Cabinet (45”w, 82”h 17”d) - $450. Sold together - $1200.

Antique Bronze Crystal Chandelier 6 lights - $220.

Colorful kitchen chandelier - $120, 2 Pendants- $40/ both. 2 large (37in x 28in) vanity mirrors, $40 each; both for $75. Pick-up only-Flowery Branch, no delivery.

Email for pictures.

678-362-3289. dawn731@ bellsouth.net MOVING-BR SUITE, exc. cond., Full Mattress Set, hdbrd, triple dresser, mirror, night stand, $150. Call 678-943-5917

Misc. For Sale

Trailer- V Nose. $1650. Will consider trade! Call Wendell 770-241-1464 HUTCH-Beautiful med. color solid Oak 4 dr. hutch w. lighted China Cabinet-Great Cond. $565; Med. Solid round Oak Table-Good Cond. $90; Amana-Black textured 20 cu. ft. frigid.& bottom freezer-Great Cond. $525; Teeter/Hang-up-like new $155; Craftsman Rotary Lawn Mower with catcher-selfpropelled 6.75 H.P-22” cut-Good Cond. $185; Kitchen aid Grey Standup Mixer-Like new $ 120; 678-522-4834 Call after 6pm Moving - Furniture For Sale-Living room suite; $1500; Washer & Dryer. $500. 706-461-0707 RANCH MINK COAT, dark, finger tip length, like new, $500; Many other items at great prices. Call Mike 770744-8721 Sears Garden Tractor 27hp, Twin cyl., 48” cut.

Runs Great! $800; Epson Printer/Scanner, 5 new color ink cartridges included, $30; Kodak EZ Share 5300 All-in-One Photo Scanner PrinterExc. Cond., $100/obo; 5 cu. ft. Freezer, exc. cond., $100; ELECTRIC MOBILITY SCOOTER, 4 Wheel, like new cond., heavy duty, 500 lb. capacity, directionals, rear view mirrors, headlight, basket, reclining, foldable, swivel seat, front & rear suspension, $1,800. 706-693-4520

Pets & Supplies AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES 500 WITH 1ST SHOTS/ DEWORMED. NATASHA 678-989-9522 YORKIE Puppy.

Male. All shots. $475.

678-836-3605

Homes-Rentals ApartmentsUnfurnished $ BEST VALUE $ Close To Town Ready to move in Spring Valley Apt 1BR/1BA from $600/mo 2BR/2BA from $725/mo Brandon Place Apt 2BR/2BA Flats $675/mo Great Locations Call Jacky today 678-779-2687 3BD BLOWOUT 1st mo. Free 770-536-0508 Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $645$725. 678-357-5044

Business Property For Rent RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE1,000, 2000 or 3,000 sq ft. McEver Rd. frontage. lake access both sides.

Chevron Strip Center, Call for appointment 678-910-5615

Condominiums For Rent 2/2 w/Garage, Quiet, 1 story, Sardis. Lawn care $775/mo. 770-967-6599

Duplexes For Rent N. Hall- 2/1 near White Sulphur Rd. Private setting. Like New! $650/ mo. No pets.

Call Tabb (Chestatee Brokers) 770-539-9134

Houses For RentUnfurnished 2BR/1BA in LULA. $550/ MO. $500 NDEP. 770861-8202 3BR/2BA - $1085 Unfin bsmt. Great loc.

2 car gar, Lake, fireplace 770-539-4400 3BR/2BA Small house in Braselton. Nice yard, fireplace, ceiling fans, 2 car gar. Available Now! No pets. Good credit. $875/mo & $800 sec dep. 706-387-7482

4BR/2.5BA, in City, $1,200/mo. 770-5347596

Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

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HOUSES & APTS. Avail in Gainesville & Hall Co. The Simpson Co. 770-532-9911 No Rent Until November 1st $0 application fee Homes From $699 a month Expires 10/31/13 Call Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com EHO WAC Quiet 3/2. w/yard, bsmt, new paint. $850+dep.

678-316-0708

REDUCED RATE Free Rent Starting at $85/wk. N & S Hall & Gainesville.

770-534-7596

Sardis Area- Hall Co. 3/2, completely renov., 2650 Walnut Dr., $925 Pat/678-316-6262

Lake Home For Rent 3/2, cbn 10 acres.

6 mn, dock, furnsd. 724.316-3925 $1,000/mo

Mobile Homes For Rent 3BR/2BA $130/wk. iNCLDS WATER. No pets.

770-289-9142

Roommates Wanted 1 Person, furn. bed & bath, w/ cable & internet, no taxes, dep. or utils. Extras. $115$125/wk. GainesvilleOakwood. 678-328-9980

FORD 1988-F-250. 7.3 diesel, 5spd, Ext Cab. VGC.. Trade possible. $5500/obo. 770-9670751

Autos For Sale

MEN- Low$ Pvt home, Fur Br, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwd 770-530-1110 roommate wantedPriv home $400/mo.

Oakwood , GA near 985.

770-912-3531

Homes & Real Estate Investement Property RENTAL POTENTIAL 2 Mobile Homes on 2.13 acres. Crystal Cove area off Hwy 53. 828-4792315

FORD 1999 Contour SE. Great economy car.

Looks & Runs Good!

Everything Works! Solid transportation. $2150.

678-200-0812 CHEVY 1999 Corvette.

C-5 Cpe. Pewter, auto., 111k, new tires/ wheels. $13,000. 678-455-5629; 770-374-2129

Import Cars

Recreation Boats & Marine REGAL 1999 Bow Rider.

18ft. Volvo engine completely rebuilt. $5000. 770-503-7957 678-232-4096

TOYOTA 2008 Avalon XLS. Exc Cond. Loaded.

No accidents. $15,495/ OBO. 706-754-8472 or 706-968-4033

RV’s/Travel Trailers

HONDA 2004 Civic 2dr, 5spd manual, red with black interior. Exc Cond.

770-540-1215

DENALI 2009- 31ft.

All the bells & whistles!

Exc Cond. Great price!

770-531-4341 JAYCO 2008- Eagle. 32’ on leased river lot in Cherokee, N.C. Front kitch, 3 burner stove w/oven, micro-wave, 2dr refrig, 2 slides w/ topper, king size bed, sofa hide-a-bed, electric awning w/deck, LCD TV, adobe sound system, Near casino, downtown Cherokee, Maggie Valley & Gatlinburg. $19,500/ obo. 770-531-1716 or 770-530-5526

Wheels All Terrain Vehicles POLARIS, 4 Wheeler, forward & reverse, 4WD, good cond., $2,500 770532-3953

Antique Cars/Trucks

FORD 1967 F-100 Ranger.

Classic Truck for Sale. Has 352 V-8 with C-6 Automatic Transmission. This popular short bed truck was re-painted several years ago with the light blue and white color combination.

The bench seat, carpeting, and inside door coverings were also redone by previous owner.

Showing just over 37,000 miles but speedometer cable is not working.

Converted to dual exhaust with the rumble of glass packs.

Asking $9,750.00.

Reasonable offers considered.

Call 863-594-4747 or 863-594-4748.

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TOYOTA 1995-2001 Avalon & Camrys. 941483-0540

Motorcycles HARLEY DAVIDSON 1999. Dyna wide Glide FXDWG, lots of xtras, 4,300 miles, $6500. 770652-3385

Trucks CHEVY 1990 S-10, 4.3 eng., 68K original miles, new paint, new tires & wheels, exc. cond., $4,500 firm.

706-215-0238 CHEVY 2004 SSR. Red Hardtop convt pickup.

5.3L, V8. auto, 13,550mi. $26,500/obo. Call 9a-9p 770-534-0077 CHEVY 2005 Colorado 5cyl, 3.5L, 4dr Ext Cab. Exc Cond. auto, pwr lcks/ wind/steering/ brakes. good heat/air. tilt, running board, cargo & tow pkg, bedliner & cover, dual air bags, am/fm & CD player, On star. $11,000. 770-535-6718; 770-789-4818 FORD 2006 F350, 4X4, red, DRW, diesel, auto trans., new tires, 81,279 mi, bought new in N. GA, this is one of the cleanest trucks you’ll find. $16,500.

770-540-4705 YAMAHA 1996 ATV 4wheeler, 4WD w/front mounted winch; JEEP 1985- CJ7. 6cyl. w/ hard top & doors. FORD 1990 F-250. dual tanks.

770-530-9988

Vans CHRYSLER 1997 Town & Country. Everything works. Good tires. $2400. 770-983-9134

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