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Deaths at Commerce facility investigated The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is continuing its look into the operations of the Alzheimer’s Care Center of Commerce with the spotlight now on three deaths that occurred at the facility. On July 2, the GBI, assisted by other law enforcement agencies, conducted a search warrant at the Commerce facility in connection with a three-month investigation into allegations of abuse and neglect of Alzheimer’s patients there. Seventy-two charges, including cruelty to a person 65 years of age or older, abuse, neglect and financial exploitation and failure to report under the Protection of Disabled Adults and Elderly Persons statute, were filed against 21 former and current employees of the center. Among those charged is Donna Wright,
owner of the facility. Wright’s attorney, Morris H. “Mo” Wiltshire Jr., of the firm of Prior, Daniel & Wiltshire, has said his client in no way authorized any mistreatment of residents and she has done nothing wrong. Last week, affidavits were filed in Clarke County Superior Court as GBI agents are seeking additional evidence in the case. Three deaths at the facility which were originally recorded as stroke-related are being investigated as possible homicides. Medical records for the deceased persons are being sought, prompting the GBI to seek search warrants for medical records at the center as well as from Athens Regional Medical Center and a private physician’s office. The investigation is attempting to determine if there were suspicious circumstances surrounding the deaths of three patients who
died in the past two months. Allegations have been made that the patients may have been overmedicated. More charges are possible in the investigation, said Mike Ayers, Special Agent in Charge of the GBI office in Athens. When the search warrant was executed, 35 five law enforcement officers were at the facility with 35 staffers of social services agencies plus volunteers. Medical professionals conducted patient evaluations which prompted the hospitalization of three patients. After a press conference held July 2 as the search warrant was being conducted, several people who had family members at the facility said they were shocked by the allegations since all their loved one’s experiences with Alzheimer’s Care Center of Commerce had
been positive. A caring and loving environment was what those families knew of the facility which they researched before placing their parents there. Another picture of the facility was described by GBI Director Vernon Keenan and others when talking the initial investigation which was prompted by complaints of mistreatment including physical abuse and neglect to the Commerce Police Department filed March 28. Commerce Police Chief John W. Gaissert said his department began receiving multiple complaints of elder abuse at the facility, and department investigators found sufficient cause to request the GBI assume the investigation after an employee of the center attended a meeting which was recorded and provided to authorities.
Hoschton hires manager for its water and sewer
Hoschton Jubilee
The consultant who has been handling Hoschton’s water and wastewater operations in coordination with the Jackson County Water & Sewerage Authority has entered into an employment agreement with the city. The council voted to terminate its contractual agreement with the authority and bring Jim Sawyer on manage the water and wastewater operations. An employment agreement, which will pay Sawyer $20 to $25 an hour, was approved at a Tuesday called meeting. The City of Hoschton recently brought on Engineering Management, Inc., (EMI), represented by Jerry Hood, to help diagnose the city’s sewer system woes and provide solutions. The city’s debt is a mounting concern. Hoschton has significant bonded indebtedness related to infrastructure improvements made in anticipation of residential development which failed to come in the economic downturn. Also at the meeting, a $1.50 an hour raise was also given to the city’s maintenance employee who handles repairs and grounds.
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A knee-slapping good time was enjoyed Saturday at The Opry House at Hoschton Towne Center as the Hoschton Jubilee returned. Freddy Smith and Robin Harrison are among those participating in the variety show that The Church of Hoschton puts on for the community. Great music and good clean fun in a family atmosphere are provided. Hoschton Jubilee is held the third Saturday of every month through December. At left, Matt Dibler was decked out in overalls as a part of his gig to bring contestants to the stage for a contest. The winner of the Heart for Hoschton Christian singing competition, being sponsored by The Church of Hoschton as a part of the Hoschton Fall Festival, will be on stage for the Oct. 19 Hoschton Jubilee. See more scenes from Hoschton Jubilee on Page 3A and at ClickThePaper. com
Efforts under way to support child’s needed heart transplant By FARAH BOHANNON
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Katie Testement, the daughter of James and Kerri Testement of Jefferson, is a sweet, 6-year-old girl who is in dire need of a heart transplant – even after three major heart surgeries. The Testements, as well as local businesses, organizations, families and other supporters, are working hard to raise the funds for a new heart for this spunky little girl. On July 19, Swirlee’s Frozen Yogurt in Jefferson donated 10 percent Katie Testement
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Jamie Dixon leading EJCHS By KATIE GRIFFIN
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Jamie Dixon is the new principal at East Jackson Comprehensive High School. He has been in the office for about 10 days now and has already motivated his staff for the upcoming year. Dixon was the assistant principal at Cambridge High School for the past five years. He was asked to transfer there from Milton High School, where he worked 11 years, to help get Cambridge High off to a good start. At Milton, he worked as a School Resource Officer and was then asked to teach one new course in Criminal Justice. Dixon already had a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice so he went to Georgia State College and got his teaching credentials and, by his second year of teaching, he had six classes. His other posi-
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tions at Milton included coach of football, women’s basketball and softball, athletic director and administrative assistant. He got his Master’s degree in 2009. Before he worked in the school system, Dixon spent six years in the United States Marine Corps and worked for 17 years at Fulton County Police Department and Fire Department. “I’ve done everything there is to do at a high school. I’ve got a lot of experience in this,” said Dixon. He has been happily married to Teri Laine Dixon for 24 years and they have three children, a 23-yearold daughter, an 18-year-old son and a 16-year-old son. “I’m very happy to be here. I’ve already met with my staff and we are motivated and ready to go,” said Dixon.
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Open house plans for Jackson County Schools For the opening of school, Jackson County Schools will be welcoming students and parents to attend open house sessions. Interim Superintendent Dr. April Howard and the leadership team are now referring to the system by communities. The East Side Community families will be having special gatherings because of the changes in where students are attending school on the east side. The eighth grade East Jackson Middle School students, who will be attending school at East Jackson Comprehensive High School, will be having a special two-anda-half-hour program beginning at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The session for sixth and seventh grade students and teachers will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7. East Side Community Families Elementary: Benton, East Jackson, Maysville and South Jackson Wednesday, Aug. 7, 4-6 p.m.
Middle: East Jackson Middle School 8th Grade at EJCHS Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4-6:30 p.m. (2-1/2 hour program) 6th Grade at EJMS Wednesday, Aug. 7, 5-7 p.m. High: East Jackson Comprehensive High School Grades 9-12 at E.JCHS Thursday, Aug. 8,4-6 p.m.
A prayer vigil for Joshua Scott Adams will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Church at Southside with the Rev. Jeff Williams officiating. The family of the 25-yearold white male who was last seen on May 21 is requesting the presence of the news media in hopes of getting more information out. According to Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum no additional leads have been developed to assist in locating the Nicholson man. Law enforcement continues its investigation and a private investigation was hired by the family. A report that Adams was seen at the Waffle House in Winder but a review of videotape showed it was not him. The Church at Southside is located at 100 Crooked Creek Road off Highway 129. Everyone is invited.
West Side Community Families Elementary: Gum Springs, North Jackson, West Jackson Intermediate, West Jackson Primary Thursday, Aug. 8,4-6 p.m. Middle: West Jackson Middle School Thursday, Aug. 8, 5-7 p.m. High: Jackson County Comprehensive High School 9th Grade, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7-9 p.m. 10th-12th grades, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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Continued from 1A According to Dixon, things are certainly going to change with him as principal. He said he looks forward to bringing stability and motivation to every classroom there. He also says that he will be a different and unique kind of principal. He believes in being seen by students and teachers, not just staying at his Dixon desk all day. He wants to be involved so that he can reach every student and teacher who needs help. EJCHS has almost 1,000 students. And with Dixon’s past experience in a position of authority, he doesn’t seem intimidated at all about starting somewhere new and earning respect from every student and teacher there.
“My mission is to engage and understand each student. And from there, we will educate them, then we will get them involved in athletics and get them excited to be an Eagle so we can bring back Blue Pride,” said Dixon. He says that academics are his first priority, but athletics and extra- curricular activities go hand in hand with academics. “Every student here is capable of academic success,” said Dixon. His good attitude and enthusiasm have been contagious for everyone in the office was all smiles and looking forward to a new year under new leadership.
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of all sales between 6-9 p.m. for Katie, and it was a huge success. Pam Watson, who with husband Shawn welcomed the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce to a Tuesday ribbon-cutting ceremony, said nearly 500 people came through the new downtown Jefferson shop during the threehour event. The self-serve yogurt shop “We were packed and it was non-stop,” said Watson. Swirlee’s grand opening will be at 5 p.m. on Aug. 3. Another business, Canvas Mixers in Braselton, has also stepped up and planned an event to help Katie and her family. The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) fundraising event will be from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. This is an adult only event — don’t forget to bring your own beverage. This event is $35, and $15 of the price will be donated to Katie for her new heart and post-transplant expenses. There are 40 spots available, so sign up by visiting http://shop.reservations.cmbraselton.com/KatiesHeart-Journey-aug3-7.htm If all 40 spots are reserved, $600 will go straight to the heart transplant. Participants will paint a custom “HOPE” canvas in honor of Katie. Contact Canvas Mixers for more information about this event at 770-296-2506. See more on Canvas Mixers on Page 4B.
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Commission hears concerns about Our Store selling alcohol
Opportunity Zone designated to foster economic development potential of area
By FARAH BOHANNON
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The Jackson County Board of Commissioners’ appproval of the July 15 consent agenda means the county will have another tenant in the Jackson County Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The ReStore will be relocating into space currently occupied Badcock Furniture which will move next door into a larger space in the Commerce Service Center. The commissioners were all in favor of the items on the consent agenda, which included authorizing the agreement with Georgia Department of Transportation, the resolution for participation in the Joint Development Authority of Northeast Georgia, the ability to aid the Jackson County Certified Literate Community Program, lease agreement with Badcock Furniture and Jackson County Habitat for Humanity, intergovernmental agreement with the City of Jefferson and the Jackson County LGIP/Georgia Fund 1 Resolution. Two public hearings were conducted, and the Board of Commissioners approved a request to construct a 1,600 square foot garage to store personal vehicles, since any accessory building or structure in a residential district development that exceeds 1,000 square feet must be approved by the BOC. “The garage will be identical to his home and will have the same type of shingles rather than a tin roof,” said County Attorney Jane Range. The second public hearing was in regard to the approval of the alcohol license at “Our Store,” a local grocer in Pendergrass. The owners and employee have submitted background checks, driver’s licenses and Social Security cards. The background checks revealed no criminal charges and all fees have been paid
as required. A site visit was conducted and all items are in compliance with the Unified Development Code. Several individuals expressed concern about “Our Store” selling retail package beer and wine, even on Sundays. They said they feel the need to keep the area surrounding Our Store rural. They also believe that people do not need the negative influence from alcohol. Guy Dean Benson owns a farm and property very close to Our Store. “This is a very rural area. I love the idea of a country store, but I don’t agree with that store selling beer and wine,” she said. Paula Price has a farm near the store as well. “I do not want such easy access to beer and wine so close to my farm and little community. I feel safe here, and I believe that this will cause an unsafe environment. There is a QuikTrip four miles down the road where these things can be purchased,” she said. Stephanie Smith said she also believes that the alcohol license will be detrimental. “I moved out of the big city to avoid danger. I’ve always felt safe living in the area where Our Store is, and I feel that access to beer and wine will make it unsafe for my family.” The BOC approved Janet Pierzchala’s request to rezone from R-1 to A-2 on approximately 5.73 acres in Jefferson in order to build a larger barn and obtain additional horses. Lastly, the BOC approved a commission initiated minor amendment to the Short-Term Work Program 2011-2015 element of the Jackson County Comprehensive Plan. This change included the creation of an Urban Redevelopment Plan and designation of an Opportunity Zone to foster economic development in the industrial sector.
Tips bring arrest of seven Acting upon a tip, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was able to round up seven individuals wanted on outstanding warrants On July 11. Deputies first responded to a location off of Mountain Creek Drive in Pendergrass where they apprehended five persons with outstanding warrants. Timothy Dwayne Anglin, 44, of Jefferson, has an outstanding warrant for battery, while Timothy Cain Anglin, 19, also of Jefferson, and Wayne Larry McCannon, 29, of Pendergrass, both have outstanding warrants for a probation violation. Jessica Renee Dyer, 31, of Braselton, was taken into custody on a child support arrest order. Also arrested was a juvenile with an outstanding arrest order. The Sheriff’s Office also responded to a residence on Old State Road in Pendergrass after receiving another tip. The Sheriff’s Office located Danny Stephen Cannon, 42, of Hoschton, hiding in a closet. Cannon was arrested on outstanding warrants of battery, theft by receiving and a probation violation. The Sheriff’s Office then traveled to a residence on Jackson Woods Road in Maysville where they apprehend Joseph Edward Daniel Sr., 40, of Maysville, on a probation violation. All subjects were transported to the Jackson County Jail.
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Lots of laughs at the Jubilee The Opry House at Hoschton Towne Center was the place to be on Saturday as entertainers had the packed house laughing for the Hoschton Jubilee. The Church of Hoschton is putting on the variety show for the community on the third Saturday of every month through December. Below, top row: During the comedy skit, Jenny Massey couldn’t help but laugh; Joe Mikle performed as Elvis; Clettie and Clevis are actually Karla Sexton and Pastor Cory Sexton; Family Feud contestants competed with a Zero candy bar for the losers and a Pay Day for winners; Matt Dibler mets Michael King, the drawing winner; Impressionists J.D. Williams and Calvary youth pastor David performed; Pastor Cory Sexton sang; Bottom: Mickey Englett was the winner after she never smiled or laughed at the comedians.
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At the Hoschton Jubilee: Paulette Dibler, J.D. Williams, Calvary youth pastor David, Freddy Smith, Cory and Karla Sexton, Joe Mikle, Robin Harrison, Veda Mikle, Kenneth Smith, Wendy Smith, Sabrina Dibler and Matt Dibler.
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OBITUARIES Regina McCain Anderson
Died July 21, 2013 Regina McCain Anderson, 47, of Jefferson, died at her home on Sunday, July 21, 2013. Gina grew up in Huntsville, Ala., and graduated from Huntsville High School and Calhoun College. She attended the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jesse and Louise McCain and Ernest and Louise Anderson, all of Jefferson. Survivors include her daughter, Jessica Mary Hill of Jefferson; parents, Reggie and Mary George Anderson of Huntsville, Ala.; brother, Brent Anderson and wife Laurie of Johns Creek; nieces, Sydney Anderson and Wynn Anderson; and nephew, Miller Anderson. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Arlene Smith and the Rev. Mike Peavy officiating. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery in Jefferson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 25, 2013
Vera Estelle Bowles
Died July 22, 2012 Vera Estelle Bowles, 92, of Winder, died Monday, July 22, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Anderson and Lula Jane Ewing Bowles; sisters, Parilee Bowles McDaniel, Flora Bowles McDaniel, Willie Mae Bowles, Desma Bowles Day and Louise Bowles Bryant; and brother, Jessie Bowles. Survivors include a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Stephens officiating. The burial will follow the service at Barrow Memorial Gardens, Winder. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 25, 2013
Billy Ray Clark
Died July 20, 2013 Billy Ray Clark, 61, of Winder, died Saturday, July 20, 2013. He loved working with his hands and helping people. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Moon; son, Randy Ray(Marylou) of Rochelle; daughters, Crystal Hart (Tom) of Rochelle and Billie Jo Gonzalez of Seville; brothers, Gerald Criswell (Kathy) of Winder and Wayne Criswell (Tabitha) of Monroe; sisters, Linda Stephens (Alton) of Abbeville, Lucy Moon (Billy) of Abbeville, Kathy Sims (Ronnie) of Dacula, Margie Williford (Kenneth) of Abbeville, Mary Criswell of Geneva, Sarah Stephens (Mike) of Abbeville and Faye Adkinson (Mike) of Loganville; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Horace Criswell Jr., officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, July 25, 2013
Phillip Edward Conner
Died July 20, 2013 Phillip Edward Conner, 64, of Gainesville, died Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended ill-
ness. Private graveside services were held Tuesday, July 23, 2013, in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Danny Newburn officiated. Born on Jan. 21, 1949, in Gainesville, he was the son of the late Hugh E. Conner and Kate Gregory Conner. He was retired from the state of Georgia Department of Transportation, and was of the Baptist faith. He also served in the National Guard. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Jill Conner Jarrard. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Patsy Conner; sister, Gail Conner of Braselton; sister and brotherin-law, Cathy and Robby Lee of Braselton; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Liliana Conner of Braselton; granddaughters, Sydney and McKenna Jarrard of Fayetteville, N.C.; motherin-law, Catherine Thomas of Statham; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mike and Jan Thomas of Statham. The family request donations be made to the Northeast Georgia Hospice Group, 743 Spring St., Gainesville, GA 30501 or the American Cancer Society , 2565 Thompson Bridge Road, Suite 114, Gainesville, GA 30501. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, July 25, 2013
Pauline Gee
Died July 19, 2013 Pauline Gee, 82, of Winder, died Friday, July 19, 2013. After retiring from Arrow Adhesive, she enjoyed watching television and observing nature from the comfort of her living room window. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Clifford Gee; son, Ralph Gee; and parents, Paul and Esther Mae Slaton Cater. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Jerry Johnson and Jean and James Fuller, all of Winder; sons and daughter-in-law, Clifford Gee Jr., Thomas Gee and Kenneth “Bo” and Angie Gee, all of Winder, and Johnny Gee of Dawsonville; and numerous grandchildren. The funeral service was held Sunday, July 21, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 25, 2013
Clara Martin Hood
Died July 19, 2013 Clara Martin Hood, 88, of Dacula, died Friday, July 19, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Lt. Col. Charles T. Hood Sr., USAF, Ret.; her parents, Peter Kuhl Martin Sr., and Bonnie Inez Baugh Martin; brothers, Don Martin and P. K. “Boots” Martin Jr.; sister, Kathlyn Knight; and son-inlaw, Pete Savo. Survivors include her daughter, Clara Ann Savo of Dacula; son and daughterin-law, Charles T. “Bubba” Hood Jr., and wife Cheryl Lee Hood; granddaughter, Robyn Michelle Hood (Mark) of Cumming; grandson, Todd Hood (Kaye) of Commerce; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Stoyer of Cumming and Jamie Hood and Jodie Hood, both of Commerce; nieces and nephews, Mary Susan Martin Wages (John), Pete Martin (Amelia) and Mike Martin (Phyllis), all of Lawrenceville, Don Martin (Brenda) of Dacula, Linda Martin Taylor (Mike) of Jackson, Miss., Jack Knight (Jeane) of Houston, Texas, Jon Knight (Wanda) of New Boston, N.H.; Kay Webb of Brevard, N.C.; and other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and a host of friends. Born in Lawrenceville,
Georgia, on Oct. 26, 1924, she played basketball at Lawrenceville High School and graduated from there in the early 1940’s. Her late husband graduated from Dacula High School where he was an outstanding basketball player. He later became the basketball coach at Lawrenceville High School where he coached his future wife, Clara Martin. It’s been told that Clara was late for practice one day and she was benched even though she was one of the better players. Before their marriage, Lt. Col. Hood was later stationed at the Tuskegee Air Base, training the Tuskegee Airmen. To say “I miss you” to Clara, he often buzzed the Martin home place in a fighter plane, one of the times being when Mr. Martin was on top of the roof working. Needless to say, Clara’s father was not amused. When Clara and Charles moved back to Georgia after his military career, they settled in the Berkeley Lake area. Clara later became the club manager at Berkeley Hills Country Club and retired with more than 20 years of service. She was an avid golfer, had a great imagination, and loved decorating her home. She dedicated her life to supporting her husband and children during his military career, and had the opportunity to travel all over the country and trips abroad as well. Her greatest joy in life was being a devoted wife, mother, “Boom-Boom” to her grandchildren and loyal friends. This southern lady will be greatly missed by her family and friends. The service honoring the life of Clara Martin Hood was held Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Minister Harold Savage officiating. Interment followed at Gwinnett Memorial Park. Those desiring may make donations to Children’s Health Care Foundation, Gift Processing Department (please note donation to AFLAC Cancer Center) at 1687 Tullie Circle, Atlanta, GA 30329, or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Georgia Chapter, 3715 Northside Pkwy. NW, Bldg. 400, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30327, in memory of Clara Martin Hood. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Lawrenceville The Paper, July 25, 2013
Jean Yearwood Hunt
Died July 18, 2013 Jean Yearwood Hunt, 81, of Snellville, died Thursday, July 18, 2013. A loving and devoted wife and mother who knew no stranger, she enjoyed the company of everyone she met. She was always ready to sit and listen to whatever anyone would want to talk about. Her lighthearted nature will surely be missed by all who knew her. Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Albert Allen Hunt Survivors include her daughters, Victoria Hunt of
Snellville, Elizabeth Genge and husband Douglas of Lawrenceville and Kathleen Gault of Loganville; sons, Donald Hunt and wife Christine of Hoschton and Peter Hunt and wife Barbara of Mansfield; grandchildren, Eric Dean, Jason, Cory, Eric Allen, Amber, Shelley, Nicholas, Brianna, Jonah, Steven, Celia and Brian; and seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters, Jackie Stone and Virginia Long, and brother, Ward Yearwood and wife Ann. A funeral service honoring the life of Jean Hunt was held Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel with the Rev. Clark Cregger officiating. Interment was in the Bethabara Cemetery. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Snellville The Paper, July 25, 2013
Lucile Jordan
Died July 19, 2013 Mrs. Lucile Jordan, 91, of Commerce, died Friday, July 19, 2013, at Northridge Health and Rehab Center. A daughter of the late William Arthur Waters and the late Minnie Cowart Waters, she was also preceded in death by two husbands, Eual Green (Dixie) Haggard and Lonnie Eugene Jordan. She was very active at Madison Street Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and sang in the choir. She was also active in the senior citizens group and retired from working at Jays Department Store. Survivors include her son, William Raymond Haggard of Warner Robins; daughters, Linda June Cannon of Commerce and Carolyn Perry of Thomson; nine grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and 10 greatgreat-grandchildren. Services were held Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Madison Street Baptist Church with the Rev. David Harbin officiating. Interment was in the Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, July 25, 2013
Becky O. LaRose
Died July 16, 2013 Becky O. LaRose, 84, of Winder, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013. During her life, she enjoyed doing ceramic figurines, crocheting and needlepoint. She was preceded in death by her parents, Major Sherman and Hattie Downer Hendrickson. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Don LaRose; sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce (Patty) LaRose of Loganville, Willis (Rosie) LaRose of Winder and Ronald (Lynn) LaRose of Lawrenceville; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. A funeral service was held Thursday, July 18, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home in Winder with Father Gilbert Exume officiating. Burial followed at East Shad-
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Died July 22, 2013 Sheryl McClain, 65, of Watkinsville, died Monday, July 22, 2013. Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-6540966. The Paper, July 25, 2013
Van Samuel Melton
Died July 21, 2013 Van Samuel Melton, 58, of Commerce, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Walton County, he was the son of Barbara Jean Simmons Strickland and the late Jessie Henry Melton. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Sherry Young Melton; children, Raina Melton and Stormie Nicole Melton, both of Georgia, and JoAnn Wise of Alabama; brother, James Melton of Covington; sister, Ann Baxter of Commerce; and two grandchildren. Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2013, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce. The family will receive friends at that time. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, July 25, 2013
Carolyn P. Motley
Died July 23, 2013 Mrs. Carolyn P. Motley, 76, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Born in Unadilla, she was a daughter to the late Lunnie and Evelyn Ransom Price. Mrs. Motley was a homemaker and attended Academy Baptist Church. She was dedicated to her family and loved fishing. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, John Motley; daughters, Carol Burnette of Sugar Hill Texas and Linda Liminick of Jefferson; and grandchildren, Troy Burnette, Alyssa Burnette and Wyatt Burnette. The funeral service will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the graveside with the Rev. Eric Shelton officiating. The burial will follow in the Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, July 25, 2013
Peter Francis Operacz Peter Francis Operacz, 47, of Bethlehem, died July 2013.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in the chapel of Lawson Funeral Home with the Rev. Cory Sexton officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be to the family. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, July 25, 2013
Pete Reems
Died July 19, 2013 Pledger “Pete” Reems, 89 of Watkinsville, died Friday, July 19, 2013. Born in Banks County, he was a son of the late Henry and Sally Hooper Reems and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Watkinsville. He faithfully served his country during World War II in the Pacific Theatre including Guadalcanal, retiring from the U.S. Navy with more than 20 years of service. Together with his late wife Mable, they operated Reems Child Daycare Centers in Commerce and Jefferson for a number of years. He also operated a barbershop in downtown Jefferson for many years. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Cox; sons, Pete Reems Jr., and Dallas Reems; and nine grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson with military honors. The Rev. Carlos Sibley officiated. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Watkinsville, 1610 Simonton Bridge Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, July 25, 2013
Gail Roberts
Died July 18, 2013 Gail Roberts, 55, of Winder, died Thursday, July 18, 2013 at her residence. A native of Frankfort, Ky., she was preceded by her mother, Juell Dalton Green. Mrs. Roberts was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Scott Roberts; children, Deana Marie (Dennis) Wells of Hull, Kasey Roberts of Winder, Misty (Joseph) Lehman of Jefferson, Stacy Carder of Winder and Bradley Roberts of Braselton; 11 grandchildren; father, Edward Green of Toledo, Ohio; sisters, Marlene Martinez of Holland, Ohio, Kimberly Tittle of Winder and Becky Thomas of Jefferson; and brother, Timothy Green of Homer. A funeral service was held Sunday, July 21, 2013, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Interment was in Jackson Memorial Park. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 25, 2013
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church news Sharon Baptist Church is now registering for Mothers Morning Out from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 25. For more information, call Jennifer Melton at 843617-4232. Sharon Baptist Church is located at 1059 Dee Kennedy Road in Auburn. sss The Primetimers will have monthly Lunch Bingo at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 26, at Hoschton United Methodist Church, located at 12 Mulberry Street at Bell Avenue in Hoschton, three blocks behind City Square. Call the church office at 706-654-1422 or email Hoschtonumc@ windstream.net sss Center Union Baptist Church on Ednaville Road in Braselton will have revival July 29-31 starting at 7:30 p.m. Brother Ronnie Coley will be bringing the message. sss Homecoming/Heritage Day at White Plains Baptist Church will be Sunday July 28, at 10:30 a.m. Special guest singers are the Carolina Boys. All past and present members are encouraged to attend this great day of remembering the years of White Plains Baptist Church. There will be a covered dish luncheon after the services. Come join in and share your memories and make new ones. White Plains Baptist is a church for all ages, reaching out to the community and sharing the love of Jesus: John 15:17. White Plains is located at 3650 Highway 124 West in Jefferson. Contact the church office at 706-367-5650. sss Mulberry Baptist Church will hold its Revival services with the Rev. Arthur Sutherland as guest preacher with Pastor Rev. Ollie V. Hayes. Revival will begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, and continue at 7:30 nightly July 29 through Aug. 2. There will be special singing each night. Mulberry Baptist Church is located at 5970 Thompson Mill Road in Hoschton. Call 770-9637405. sss The Church of Hoschton would like to invite you to come worship with them. This Sunday we will be observing communion. Sunday School/Bible Study starts at 9:30 on Sunday mornings with worship starting at 10:30. Sunday night we begin at 6 pm and are currently studying Colossians. Wednesday night services start at 7 p.m. with prayer service and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesdays, we are in the book of Revelation. The Church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton. For more information, contact Pastor Cory Sexton at the church office 706-6548415 or on his cell at 678234-9408. sss Union Baptist Church of Flowery Branch would like to invite you and your children to join us on July 26, 27 and 28 for a weekend Vacation Bible School. We will be sponsoring “Club VBS: Jungle Jaunt” just for kids ages 3 years to going into 6th grade next school year. There will be loads of fun studying how God is the One True God, making crafts to remind us of what we are learning, playing games in the rain forest, and eating snacks right out of the jungle. You can call Judy Horton at 770
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967-3154 to pre-register, or register on Friday, July 26 at 6 p.m. The schedule is Friday, July 26, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Saturday, July 27, from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., Sunday, July 28, from 9-11:30 a.m. We will finish up the fun on Sunday with a hamburger cookout. Come join us for a fun time. Normal Sunday services are Sunday school at 10 a.m. with worship service following at 11 a.m. Union Baptist Church is located at 5115 Union Church Road in Flowery Branch. sss A Back 2 School Bash is being held from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, on the property of Crossroads Church of Jackson County. The free event will fesature food, a live band, water slides, family water events and competitions, a chili cookoff and a raffle for prizes. The church property is located at 828 Highway 124 in Jefferson. sss Arbor Pointe Church invites you to come and worship at West Jackson Middle School at 10:30 each Sunday morning. A new message series will begin in August called “Amazing Grace” and will explore the nature of God’s love and grace, along with what it means for us to live gracefully. In September, worship will center around the theme of “GET REAL: Authentic Relationships in a Facebook Culture.” Nursery is provided along with age-specific teaching for children and youth through 12th grade.
For more information, visit the website: www. arborpointe.org. sss A friendly and inviting Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Braselton Library. The current topic is the Book of Acts. Contact Rev. Brad Greene of Arbor Point Church at 770-272-6778 or brad@ arborpointe.org. sss Yoga is available at 7 p.m. on Mondays at Hoschton United Methodist Church. The class is free but please bring a food donation for “Back-pack” ministry. Email jah1996@aol. com. HUMC is located at 12 Mulberry St., in Hoschton. sss There will be a monthly southern gospel singing at New Beginning Baptist Church at 6 p.m. on Aug. 4. New Beginning Baptist Church is located at 4403 Winder Highway inFlowery Branch. The artist will be “The Maxwells.” For more information, call 770-597-7742. sss Feeding Jackson County Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Pendergrass Flea Market on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Gates open at 7 a.m. and volunteers begin handing out food at 8 a.m. First come, first serve. Anyone interested in volunteering or sponsoring a food truck should contact Sherry Grant at 706-367-3704.
Weyman Ned Robinson
Died July 18, 2013 Weyman Ned Robinson, 61, of Monroe, died Thursday, July 18, 2013. Survivors include his wife of 37 years Christie Ann (Evans) Robinson; son and daughter-in-law, Stacey Lee and Miriam Robinson of Bethlehem; grandchildren, Micah Sims Robinson and Patton Brooks Robinson; sisters and brothersin-law, Martha Barnett of Winder, Janeen and Claude Williams of Monroe and Margaret and Gene Landress of Bold Springs; brothers, Billy Robinson and Jerry Robinson, both of Lawrenceville; and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Joey Ashley Robinson; parents, Earley A. and Essie Odell (Oliver) Robinson; and sisters, Betty Grace Timms and Judy Robinson. Anative and longtime resident of Gwinnett County, he moved to Monroe 13 years ago. He graduated in 1972 from Central Gwinnett High School. He retired from Gwinnett County Police Department as a school crossing guard and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. A funeral service honoring the life of Weyman Robinson was held Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Pastor Chris Conner officiating. Interment was in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Tom M. Wages, Lawrenceville The Paper, July 25, 2013
from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Certificate of Biblical and Theological Studies. Survivors include wife Rose Marie Brook Snow; daughter, Ann Snow Curry (Bryan); stepsons, Scott W. Douglas (Chris) and Steven C. Douglas; (Julie); sister, Nora Ann Hofferth (Lloyd); brother, Peter Michael Snow (Gwen); grandchildren, Riley, Jack, Hayden, Rachel, Amanda, Taylor and Morgan; and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 19, 2013, at Celebration Church in Hoschton. Interment was in the Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery in Dacula. The Rev. Mike Day officiated. Lawson Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 25, 2013
Kenny Wallace
Died July 22, 2013 Ronald Kenneth “Kenny” Wallace of Doraville died Monday, July 22, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2013, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Calvin officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, July 25, 2013
Jane Wheeler
Died July 17, 2013 Jane Wheeler, 64, of Winder, died July 17, 2013, at her residence. A native of Sugar Hill, she was a daughter of the
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late Rev. Roy and Emma Mangum Everett. Mrs. Wheeler was a homemaker and a member of Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Mitchell Wheeler; sons, Chris (Denise) Wheeler of Cumming and Scott (Angie) Wheeler of Westminster, S.C.; and grandchildren, Cayla Wheeler, Gunner Wheeler and Raine Wheeler. A funeral service was held Friday, July 19, 2013, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Ollie V. Hayes officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 25, 2013
Mary Toney Williams
Died July 17, 2013 Mary Toney Williams, 89, of Homer, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at Northridge Medical Center. Born in Commerce, she was the daughter of the late James Robert and Dora Wilson Toney, and was also preceded in death by grandson, Chad Ross Williams. Survivors include children, Gene (Joan) Williams of Commerce and Toney (Bruce) Daniel of Gordon; brother, Warren Toney of Commerce; three grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. Services were held Friday, July 19, 2013, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Phil Parks and the Rev. Danny Green officiating. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, July 25, 2013
Warren Curtis Snow
Died July 14, 2013 Warren Curtis Snow, 74, of Hoschton and formerly of Buchanan, Mich., died Sunday, July 14, 2013. He was the Director of Infectious Diseases for the Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company and Executive Director of International Immunocompromised Host Society. He recently graduated
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At 88, Harry still takes life in big gulps Harry Adams has found the elixir of life. Unfortunately for the rest of us, it does not come in a bottle. At 88, Mr. Harry scoots all over town in his sporty two-door car, plays the organ, tends a few flowers and plants, is host to a cat, paints and, oh yeah, jogs about 3 miles every day. I have known Harry Adams for more than 45 years. If you’re doing the math, he was 43 and I was 8 when we met. Not long after that, he became the postmaster of the brand new post office in Social Circle. I thought he was doing such a splendid job that I wrote his boss a letter. The big boss, Richard Milhous Nixon, the 37th president of the United States. Nixon wrote me back and thanked me for my kind note. Mr. Harry was also the Social Circle correspondent for The Walton Tribune, our county newspaper. Being the Social Circle correspondent was not a full-time job, but I’m sure the post office frowned on such a thing. Because of this, Mr. Harry wrote under a pseudonym, Mrs. Harry Adams. Everybody knew that Martha Adams did not write the newspaper page, but we just went along with it. Sometimes, what would be a non-event in today’s world was a major headline on the Social Circle page. When I was baptized, there was a story with the headline, “Young Harris Blackwood enters waters of baptism.” It was big news, complete with a list of all the out of town relatives who came to see Preacher Tribble put me under. As I reached my teen years, I lost track of Harry Adams. I knew that Martha had died, but that was about the extent of my knowledge of their whereabouts. A while back, we reconnected through his daughter, Jane, who is my real friend on Facebook. I found
Harris Blackwood out he now lives in the Augusta area. Recently, I had the occasion to be in Augusta on a Sunday and I called Mr. Harry and invited myself to go to church with him. I had seen a picture or two on Facebook, but didn’t know what to expect. If you are Harry Adams, 88 is the new 68. He looked rather professorial in his perfectly tied bowtie and plaid blazer. There were no signs that this man was an octogenarian. He stands straight as an arrow and walks rather briskly. He has a full complement of white hair that adds an air of dignity. He takes no prescription medications and gobbles down a few vitamins each day. His only health issue requires him to eat a glutenfree diet, which he has mastered very well. The potion that has kept Harry Adams going strong at 88 is life itself. He became a widower nearly 20 years ago and could have given up. He tended a full house and beautifully landscaped gardens until just a few years ago. Long life has been an attribute in his family and he may have been handed the right set of genes. He said that when his time does come, he wants to go quickly. But that’s not on the agenda. He seems to have found a way to drink a fresh cup of life each morning and uses every ounce of it and awakens to find a refill the next day. Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.
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Give thanks to poor dirt farmers There’s nothing glamorous about being a farmer, nothing charming, little endearing and certainly few things easy about it. It is either a calling or a curse, depending on how one looks at it. Some are born into it and some just can’t find a way to escape it for it’s all they’ve ever known. These are the folks who toil in the hot sun, battle the rain storms and shiver through the freezing cold because work on the farm doesn’t wait only for weather perfect days. It is perhaps most similar in demands to that of a labor and delivery doctor with one exception — that doctor will be well paid for his services. The poor farmer will make, at best, some kind of profit and, at worst, will lose all he has despite how hard he has labored or how often he has risen before dawn and faced another uncertain day. In the 1930s, when the South raised up demi-Gods as politicians, the notables being Huey Long in Louisiana and Eugene Talmadge in Georgia, they worked hard to get the farmers on their sides. Both had farm-
Ronda Rich ing childhoods and were well familiar with the rigors of fighting the elements to bring in a few dollars. “The poor dirt farmer ain’t got but three friends,” Talmadge would declare at every political stop throughout his career. “The good Lord, the Sears and Roebuck catalog and ol’ Gene.” Long, the son of a poor farmer, never forgot from where he came, often traveling the back roads of Louisiana to shake the hand of one more farmer. And so they responded. Everyone likes to be appreciated so the farmers stood by Long and put him in every office he wanted until the day an assassin shot him down. To this day, you can visit Long’s grave on the front lawn of the state capitol in Baton Rouge and see flowers and tributes paid to him regularly. His legacy is not
forgotten by the generations that have followed the ones he helped. Like him or not, and debate if you like whether he was honest or shady, Long had strong respect for those who worked the dirt. My brother-in-law, Rodney, was born to be a farmer. It is his calling in the same way that a man feels led to laid down the ways of the world, pick up his Bible and follow the Lord. It has always had its challenges but the last decade has showered down new ones. After two decades of raising chickens, he gave it up — my sister, the bookkeeper and frugal money manager, insisted — because it got to the point where the chickens made more money than he did. And all the chickens were doing were lounging, eating and clucking. Rodney was labored down with the chicken houses. Every night before he went to bed, he had to pull himself up from his easy chair after a hard day’s work, wipe the fatigue from his eyes and say, “I gotta go check on the chickens.” It
was a demanding job. Now he devotes his time to raising cattle and that, too, has its aggravations. It is the land, though, that has turned so furiously on him and the other farmers. Kudzu, always an enemy, still tangles, and now thistle, that horrible thorny bush, is almost undefeatable. It costs a small ransom to groom the land so that cows can graze and hay can be raised. Farming knows no boundaries. Cows are born on the rainiest days and get out, usually scattering into the road, in the darkest of nights. Water lines burst on the coldest days and tractors break down in the field under the most scorching sun. Yet across this great country, farmers like Rodney still carry on so that our lives are sustained through the bounty they deliver. Thank one of ‘em today, won’t you? Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of several books, including “There’s A Better Day A-Comin’.” Sign up for her newsletter at www.rondarich.com. Her column appears weekly.
Hey, I’m looking for a new greeting Someone once said, “Variety is the spice of life.” I disagree, being partial to oregano. Whoever said it (credited to William Cowper, who, I think, was the former coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers) has a point. While I am one of those individuals who can do the same thing every day, eat the same thing every day, write the same thing every day and write the same thing every day, there are others who constantly yearn for change, sometimes for the sake of change itself. In some cases, I fit that mold. For instance, I must change shampoos every few days, change television channels every few seconds, and I find it imperative, albeit inconvenient, to change underwear every few months. I have also found that I tend to alter the way I greet people about once a year. For example, a couple of years ago, my greeting to people was “What’s up?” In the past year, I have utilized “Hey, now.” Recently, I have tired of “Hey, now” for a number of reasons.
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in ‘92, and found that some people actually take this greeting literally, and tell me exactly what’s happening in their lives — “Well, I’m walking in Aisle 4 of the pharmacy, looking for something for my pink eye, and...” Ain’t nobody got time for that. “How’s it hangin?” Again, it could be taken literally, which I don’t want. Using this greeting on certain genders could also get me slapped. “What’s going down?” It worked for Huggie Bear, but I don’t know if it will connect with the people I tend to greet. Howdy.” Has a countrified warmth to it. Works best with straw in mouth. “’Sup?” This is an abbreviated version of the aforementioned “What’s up?” Two problems with it: 1. Do I really need an abbreviated version of “What’s up?” I don’t have time for one extra syllable? And 2. Most folks won’t understand it, and just think I’m mumbling. “You the man!” You must shout this for it to be effective, which could alarm some folks at the
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post office. Also, because it’s gender-specific, in each greeting situation, I would have to instantly determine the sex of the person I was greeting (which is getting more and more difficult) and use “You the woman!” in certain instances, which could get me slapped. “Whatcha know good?” People often use this with me, and, even after hundreds of such greetings, I have no idea how to respond. “Nothing” means I know nothing good. Do I answer yes? No? I usually just look baffled, which is not the sentiment I’d like to provoke with my new greeting. “Greetings and salutations.” Rather wordy and formal. People might think me British. “Hey.” Direct and to-thepoint, not gender-specific, and won’t get me slapped, which may be the deciding factor. Hey, we may have a winner. Len Robbins is editor and publisher of the Clinch County News in Homerville. His column appears weekly.
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Jefferson High JROTC cadets graduate from leadership camp Twelve Jefferson High School Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) cadets attended Camp Solid Rock Summer Leadership Camp held at Elbert County High School, during the week of June 10-14. The cadets were taught leadership skills, teamwork, land navigation, survival skills and a demanding course of critical thinking
skills. Austin Benton, Rachel Watson, Brook Trunk, Chris Matthews, Tyler Duke, Kyle Massey, Ethan Mogan, Clark Dillard, Matthew Hale, Brandon Stow, John Wheeler and Michael Goza attended Leadership Camp from the Dragon Group. There were 180 cadets from across the state of Georgia from 12 high schools in attendance at the
JHS AFJROTC Camp Solid: Cadets of the Jefferson High AFJROTC Group Graduated from Camp Solid Rock at Elbert County High School. Pictured are (1st row, left to right) Austin Benton, Matthew Hale, Rachel Watson, Chris Matthews, John Wheeler and Brook Trunk; (2nd row, left to right) , Clark Dillard, Michael Goza, Ethan Mogan, Kyle Massey, Brandon Stow and Tyler Duke. Chris Matthew (left) accepts the Most Motivated Cadet Award from Camp Commander Major Ed Lovin. Leadership Camp. This leadership camp is designed for a high school student to help enhance the qualities of leadership he/ she already possesses. The camp was designed to provide each cadet the level of leadership training necessary for him/her to return to school this coming academic year and help operate the cadet corps. The cadets were challenged on a daily basis on
working together as a team. The week of training included land navigation as a team, maneuvering over a leadership reaction course (team obstacle course), repelling down a 50 foot wall, and learning how to turn your uniform into a flotation device in a water survival situation. Many of the cadets pushed themselves beyond mental barriers by repelling from a 50-foot wall or going into
water and having to turn their uniform into a flotation device. The week ended with a graduation and awards ceremony, Jefferson City High School cadets were recipients of several awards. All 12 of the cadets completed all requirements to receive the JROTC Recondo Badge. The eight Company Leaders nominated a member from each company to receive the “Most Moti-
vated” Cadet of the Camp. From this group of nominees, one was selected as the award winner and Cadet Chris Matthews from JHS was selected. Other JHS cadets receiving awards were Cadets Brooke Trunk, Kyle Massey, and Tyler Duke as members of the Honor Platoon. The JHS cadets once again stood out and made a lasting impression on the camp leadership.
JHS AFJROTC cadets complete drill leader school Five Jefferson High AFJROTC cadets attended and completed Drill Leadership School (DLS) held at Middle Georgia College in Cochran the week of June 24-29. There were 78 cadets representing 10 schools from across the Southeast and South Dakota. With the camp being the only Air Force JROTC Drill Camp in the nation, it is a great opportunity for the cadets to get training that will give them the edge over other AFJROTC drill teams. Jonathan Hargrove, Ethan Mogan, Clark Dillard, Rachel Watson and Belannah Ellington attended and completed the DLS from the Dragon Group. The DLS was set up to have cadets Learn, Apply and Excel at drill with a drill meet closing out the camp on Friday. During the drill meet, the Dragon Group brought home several awards. Rachel Watson was the team commander and member of the 1st Place Armed Regulation Drill Team and 1st Place Unarmed Exhibition Drill Team; Jonathan Mogan and Chris Matthews were members of the 1st Place Unarmed Regulation Drill Team. The teams were a mixture of cadets from different schools, which tested cadets’ ability to work with individuals from other schools with just one day of
JHS AFJROTC Drill Camp Attendees and Leaders. Pictured left to right, Top row are Jonathan Mogan, Caleb Ellington, Andrew Smith, Chris Matthews, Drew Ivey, Brandon Davis, Austin Denton. Bottom row, Belannah Ellington, Rachel Watson, Clark Dillard, Jonathan Hargrove and Ethan Mogan.
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JHS AFJROTC Cadet Jonathan Hargrove is being inspected at Drill Leadership Camp. Below: JHS Cadets are marching to process into Drill Leadership Camp.
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Continued from 7A practicing together as a team. JHS also had seven Cadre Cadets that assisted the training staff. These cadets attended and completed DLS last summer and competed to be selected to return this year. Cadets Drew Ivey, Andrew Smith, Chris Matthews, Jonathan Mogan, Caleb Ellington, Austin Denton and Brandon Davis were selected to represent JHS. All seven cadets had the responsibility of making sure the basic cadets arrived at all scheduled events throughout the day and were prepared for the daily inspections. Andrew Smith was awarded the Operations Group Leader Award and Austin Denton was awarded the Drill Group Leader award.
Upcoming freshman cadets of Jefferson High School, GA-20065 Dragon Group got a step up on their peers by attending a Summer Training Camp, known as Camp Dragon. Eight basic cadets successfully completed the Summer Training Camp held at Jefferson High School. June 3-7. Alexa Berry, Taylor Bridges, Jonathan Ivester, Matthew Wofford, Mary Harkness, Drake Denton, Andrew Meyers and Daniel Stump completed Camp Dragon, which is an introduction to AFJROTC. Cadet Responsibilities, Drill and Ceremonies and Physical Fitness is For The Paper the focus. Additionally, these ca- JHS AFJROTC freshman cadets attended Camp Dragon earlier this summer in anticipation dets received their first of the rigors of the upcoming school year’s demands. promotion, Cadet Airman, and were awarded Additionally, Cadets bon; Cadets Mary Harkness Harkness, Drake Denton, the Summer Leadership Alexa Berry and Daniel and Andrew Meyers were Andrew Meyers and Daniel School Ribbon for comple- Stump were awarded the awarded the Special Teams Stump were awarded the tion of the camp. Health and Wellness Rib- Ribbon; and Cadets Mary Outstanding Flight Ribbon.
The DLS was set up to fine tune practical drill application skills and knowledge of Air Force drill. A typical day at DLS started at 5:45 a.m. with physical training and ended at 10:30 p.m. Before drill training started each day, the cadets went through an inspection in their uniforms, and their rooms were inspected for uniformity and order. The training environment is very disciplined and time management is very important. The cadets worked on their drill, color guard and leadership skills at the camp. Additionally, they developed drill team and color guard recruiting and retention skills, team scheduling, proper wear of the uniform at drill meets and how to interpret and execute drill meet operating instructions or standard operating procedures. DLS is very helpful in preparing cadets for drill competition.
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JCCHS, JHS compete in Select 7-on-7
The stage was set for teams to compete for a shot at the national championship in Hoover, AL BY LATRICE WILLIAMS
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It’s no secret the Dragons are known to topple teams in higher classifications but for those who were skeptics, the Jefferson High School football team sent shockwaves through teams across the state who may have underestimated them. Its first victim was Lovejoy High School. The Dragons slayed the 6A powerhouse which had two teams competing in the tourney. Dalton Hill notched a touchdown grab by quarterback Evan Shirreffs and Antonio Strickland completed the 1-point conversion. Then, Hanon Price seized the ball mid-air for an interception, giving Jefferson a 12-0 lead. Within the blink of an eye, the Dragons catapulted to a 28-0 advantage and went on to win 30-5. Oddly enough in the second round, Eagles Landings High School, which finished 1-9 a year ago, gave Jefferson a little scare but the Dragons were able to hold them off with a 28-19 win. Jefferson isn’t used to competing in close games but got a taste of what it feels like in Round 3 in a head-to-head battle against Hillgrove High School. After an interception by the Hawks, Jefferson garnered two points by creating a turnover on downs. On its next possession, Shirreffs went airborne to Hill, who made a diving catch just inches away from the goal line. Then, Rodney Carr finished the drive with a touchdown grab, putting Jefferson up 8-3.
But, the Grove fired back with a touchdown midway through and completed its 1-point conversion for a 10-8 lead. The teams continued to exchange leads until Jefferson took a 16-12 lead courtesy of a touchdown pass by Shirreffs, who laid the ball perfectly in the hands of Hill. After a Hillgrove touchdown, busted coverage by the Hawks left a Dragon wide open down the sideline; an easy money score for Jefferson, putting them on top 1817. But, the Grove had one more jab and saved the best for last. As time began to wind down, the Grove offense engineered a touchdown drive just in the nick of time to edge the Dragons 24-23. JHS rebounded in game four against Shaw High School with a 20-19 victory. In the finale, Jefferson took on Wheeler High School. Isaiah Blake got the drive started with a first down and Hill finished the drive with a touchdown run, giving JHS a 6-0 lead. Shirreffs saw a stingy defense but was patient with the ball and moved at his own pace. His patience paid off as Carr scored on a touchdown scamper. Chandler Thompson notched the last touchdown of the day for Jefferson as the Dragons finished with a 26-4 win. On elimination day, the Dragons took a 30-4 win over Jackson County in Round 1, however, they fell to Duluth in game two. In its elimination round, Jefferson fell in an overtime thriller against Dutchtown High School.
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The Jackson County defense gets to an Eastside reciever quickly and saved a touchdown. BY LATRICE WILLIAMS
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Dalton Hill completes a no look touchdown grab against Lovejoy.
Jackson County Comprehensive High School quarterback Jacob Lewis said the outcome of the Select 7-on-7 tournament does not define the performance of the Panthers. Sometimes some of the best lessons from football come from those you lose. “Practice starts [today] and this team is very confident in our abilities. We aren’t going to let last weekend [get us down]. [We’ll work] just as hard, if not harder, in practice,” Lewis said. Jackson County didn’t have a lot of trouble scoring as standout wide receiver Xavier Harper made sure he got the ball in his hands. The concern was on the defensive side of the ball where JCCHS had to adjust
to different schemes and routes. The Panthers fell 25-11 in its first round of pool play against Eastside High School. EHS finished last 7-4 a year ago and brought its A-game to the tourney and finished with the win. Then, Jackson County took a 24-10 loss to Cherokee High School. The Panthers hung close with the Raiders of Alpharetta High School in game three of pool play. The Raiders struck first but JCCHS responded with a touchdown and extra point from Xavier Harper. Yet, AHS made two consecutive trips to the end zone, making it difficult for the Panthers to make a comeback. “It was a rough weekend. We didn’t play close to the level we know we can play at. If you don’t compete to the best of your ability on each snap then things probably aren’t going to go your way. I felt
like we didn’t do so,” Lewis said. Day two presented more challenges not just for the Panthers but for all who competed. While teams had the choice to go for a one- or two-point conversion, any team losing two games was eliminated from the tournament. For Jackson County, which received a low seed based off their games from day one, had no choice but to face top-tier teams due to seeding. The Panthers fell to rival Jefferson in the first round, and then, JCCHS suffered a loss to Flowery Branch High School. “The level of competition rose from the previous 7-on-7 tournaments we’ve competed in. It was a great experience to see and compete against the caliber of teams we competed against,” said Lewis.
Disc Dogathon raises money for cystic fibrosis BY LATRICE WILLIAMS
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Last Saturday, Jefferson Parks and Recreation was the location of a disc dogathon in order to raise money and awareness for cystic fibrosis. Steve Mize has a set of twin great nephews who suffer from the disease and he wasn’t going to sit back and do nothing about it. So, he combined his love for his family and his dogs and put on the first annual disc dogathon charity event and it didn’t disappoint. “The event was a great success. We had the largest number of disc dog competitors in the southeast,” said Mize. “We had a nice turnout from the community and I wish it would have been bigger. The weather was great. We received numerous comments about those
hoping we do it again next year, which we plan to do.” One in every 31 people carries the gene for cystic fibrosis. According to cff. com, cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections and obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food. “We heard all types of stories from people who are related to someone or knows someone with CF,” Mize said. On Saturday, there was an array of competitions, giving participants an even greater chance to win and it attracted a plethora of different dogs.
“There were seven different events. We had all sorts of breeds from Border collies to German shepherds to Labs and everything in between,” Mize stated. Overall, seeing his plan come to fruition makes Mize a happy man and he is already looking ahead to the future. “It was great. So many folks worked so hard and came and had a blast. We were able to promote our fundraiser and get a lot of attention to CF. I have already started planning on how to do it bigger and better next year,” Mize said. More than $1,000 and counting has been raised. There are more donations coming in and those wishing to contribute to the cause can do so at http:// www.cff.org/Great_ Strides/SteveMize.
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Dog owners tossed frisbees in the air while their four-legged friends showed off their acrobatic moves to retrieve it.
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On July 27, the Jackson County Junior Panther travel baseball team will hold tryouts at Jackson County Comprehensive High School. The tryouts are for the 2014 spring season. Tryouts will begin at 10 a.m. for 11U and 12U athletes. The Panthers are sponsored by the JCCHS Baseball Booster Club and JCCHS head coach Tommy Fountain. For more information, send an email to Jmyblood@bellsouth.net.
Tomorrow, Reunion Golf Club will hold the Georgia Armed Forces Open. Team times are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will military style awards given to the top 20 finishers. An award ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the family of a fallen soldier. For more information about the charity, visit the website at www.fallenheroesofgeorgia.com. The cost is $125 per player. For more information, call 770-967-8300 (extension two) or send email to John.Greene@Reuniongolfclub.com.
On Aug. 10, the Slack Auto Parts World Crown 300 will make its way to Gresham Motorsports Park. General admission is $30. Senior citizens will be charged $25; students and teachers can get in for $15 and kids 12 and under will get in free. Pit passes are $35. The event will feature Sportsman/Renegade, Mini Stock and more. The event is set to kick off at 7 p.m. For more information, check out greshammotorsportspark.com.
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Jackson County Parks JCCHS taps Adam Lindsey and Rec ready to grow as new athletic director BY LATRICE WILLIAMS
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The participation in youth sports is growing at rapid speed and the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department is right in the mix of it. The turnout from the community has improved and Director Ricky Sanders says he likes the idea of expansion in the future, and not Sanders just for the youth. “I see our direction as one of continuing to provide our current level of service while expanding our facilities and programs as funds allow. I think our focus will BE more toward community health and wellness. Also, getting more young adults, families and seniors involved in lifelong fitness activities,” said Sanders. In recent years, Jackson County Parks and Rec has seen a lot of growth in its cheerleading, football and soccer programs. The Panthers have become a tier program in soccer which has the caught the attention of the community. Football is still a community favorite and as well as cheerleading. “In soccer, our numbers have increased in both our recreation and select programs. It is increasingly a popular sport and Hoschton Park has drawn a lot of families that want to play there as well as the quality of our program,” Sanders said. “Football and cheerleading are also at the highest levels in five years,” Sanders said. “With our department playing
in the North Georgia Youth Football league for the third year, it has attracted kids to play at the highest level. There has also been a commitment by the high school football programs to provide additional support to the youth football and cheerleading program.” Jackson County seeks to expand its facilities and add more sports in the future. “We have some new additions to facilities that are in our plans. I am looking to work on adding bike trails. We are adding youth volleyball for girls this fall at the middle school level down to 8-year-olds,” Sanders said. The rise of youth sports also calls for more funds and Jackson County has collaborated with different partners to help assist the rec department. “We do fundraisers in the fall and spring with our Coke sale and our Gwinnett Braves night in baseball and softball. We usually raise about $4,000 to $5,000 per season through fundraising, excluding advertising and sponsorships,” said Sanders. The desire to see Jackson County Parks and Rec expand has been expressed by the parents and Sanders said their voice has definitely been heard. “More parents than kids talk to us about additions they would like although, if kids made a request to us, we would certainly listen to them,” stated Sanders.
Robbins wins JEGS Pro Late 100 at Gresham BY LATRICE WILLIAMS
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It seems like it has been ages since Gresham MotorSports Park has seen action and, although rain threatened to ruin the JEGS Pro Late 100, the event went on without a hitch. Hunter Robbins came out as the victor but he had a few scares along the way. Justin South jumped out to an early lead while Robbins paced comfortably in the third spot. Meanwhile, Colt James and Kyle Plott were neck-andneck in a fight for the seventh position. A caution flag was issued after Fredrick Moore caused Dalton Grindle to crash. Moore returned to the race but Grindle was out for good. Two more caution flags and lead exchanges kept fans on their toes. But, Robbins had the final say as he edged South, Russell Fleeman and Plott, who remained close after the checkered flag was dropped. There was plenty of drama
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Jackson County Comprehensive High School had a record-setting year in athletics last season and the Panthers have a new face at the helm to continue them down the right path. Adam Lindsey has been named the new athletic director for the Panthers but he is no stranger to the community. There is no better time to be a Panther fan as Lindsey steps into his new role at a time where the JCCHS faithful is on fire. “This is my fifth year at JCCHS [but] my first job as athletic director. I am excited about this opportunity to serve our student, athletes and coaches. We have an incredible Lindsey coaching staff, committed athletes and an energized fan base,” Lindsey said. Lindsey has a lengthy resume in terms of his education and teaching, making him well suited for the job. “I spent this last school year assisting the JCCHS administrative team. I received my Bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southwestern University and I received my Masters from the University of Alabama. I am currently going into my third year of teaching construction at JCCHS. I have also taught Physical and Special Education,” Lindsey said. Lindsey has had coaching roles in four different sports, allowing him to be more relatable to the student athletes. He is proven that no matter whether he is in the classroom or on the field, he can have his hand in many pots and stir things in the right direction. “I have coached for over 10 years before stepping back this last year. I coached football all of my coaching career but have also coached
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in the Mini Stocks division as reckless driving and caution flags galore made it a pretty difficult race. Still, Spanky Hicks made his presence felt from the time he put his foot on the gas. Unfortunately, Hicks was eliminated from the race after crashing into a wall. That gave way for other drivers like Avery Burgess, Dion Ciccarelli and Brandon Segars to take the lead but it was Aaron Calvert who stole the show as he took the lead off the final two restarts of the race. Bryan Beckner and Jeff Chadwick didn’t have much competition in the Sportsman and Renegade. Not even water on the track could keep those two from burning rubber. Yet it was Buckner who eventually surpassed Chadwick, Rob Hubbard and Jessie Thomas for the win. For more results and event information, visit greshammotorsportspark.com. GMP will host the Slack Auto Parts World Crown 300 on Aug. 10.
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Gwinnett Braves take down Indy BY LATRICE WILLIAMS
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The Gwinnett Braves were tired of losing and the team unleashed its fury in its opening series against the Indianapolis Indians. Gwinnett claimed three out of four wins at home, clinching the series and proving that they can still put up big numbers. The G-Braves jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning, courtesy of a walking fest by Brandon Boggs, Stefan Gartrell and Phillip Gosselin. Then, Gwinnett opened up a scoring barrage in the bottom of the second. The drive started with a sin-
gle by Gosselin and doubles by Boggs and Joe Leonard. From there, Pagnozzi hit a home run, scoring two runners and giving Gwinnett a 9-0 lead. After three scoreless innings, Alden Carrithers scored off a single by Gartrell to give the G-Braves a 10-0 advantage. Indy responded with three runs combined in the fifth and sixth innings but Gwinnett took advantage of Indy going scoreless in seven innings. Indy was able to slow Gwinnett down in game two and was just one run short of evening the series. All-Star heavy hitter Ernesto Mejia
blasted a ball out of the park in the bottom of the second, giving the G-Braves a 1-0 lead. Then, Gwinnett took a 3-0 lead after an RBI by Gosselin and Mejia. In the bottom of the fourth, Gartrell scored on a single by Sean Kazmar. After holding Indy scoreless for four consecutive innings, Indy put up one run in the fifth. Then Indy drew closer to tying the game with two runs in the top of the eighth but reliever Cory Rasmus didn’t allow any runs by Indy in the ninth. In game three, Gwinnett forced a shutout with Mejia hitting a homer with one run-
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wrestling, boys’ and girls’ golf and track,” Lindsey stated. When asked what his vision is for the future of Panther athletics, Lindsey said, “My vision [is] to build character athletes while building sports programs that enhance both the physical and educational life of the students and coaches. I believe that is the single best way to promote the mission of the school and achieve success on and off the field. We would like to develop a culture of excellence for our student athletes and coaches. We want to cultivate pride among our students, faculty, alumni and community.” Last year, the boys’ golf team finished fifth at state, the girls’ soccer team played host in the first two rounds of the state playoffs and the football team broke a 20-year playoff drought. These are just a few of the accomplishments seen among Jackson County athletics. Former AD Jason Holcombe was adamant about bringing a good name to JCCHS and Lindsey wants to continue what was started. “I think Coach Holcombe did an awesome job of coming in and turning around a lot of programs. Under his leadership, quite a few of our programs have started having great success while others continued to build upon the success that they were already having,” said Lindsey. “While we have high expectations for all of our sports, we certainly are expecting some of our teams to compete for championships this upcoming year,” said Lindsey. “Our athletes and coaches have been working very hard this offseason and we are very excited to start in the fall and see how the competitions fare. “Our school community takes a lot of pride in Panther sports so I know Panther fans are excited about JCCHS athletics starting back up this fall,” Lindsey said.
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What does Primal Rush race offer to its entrants? As people begin to realize how importance exercise is for their health and well-being, it becomes a part of their daily regimen. Unfortunately, people can become bored or burned out with exercise routines, especially if those routines include stationary bikes or treadmills. Luckily there are several fun and unique ways to exercise and Farah Bohannon challenge Columnist yours popping up all around, one being the Primal Rush Obstacle Course Race. Crow’s Lake in Jefferson will host a Primal Rush Race on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., so if you’re looking to spice up your workout regimen, consider this an opportunity. Just make sure you do not wear your brand new, expensive Under Armour or Nike exercise clothes — you are going to get extremely dirty!
Primal Rush allows its competitors to complete a 4-mile obstacle course of water, dirt, mud and other crazy obstacles at nearly every turn. It’s a challenging and fun course that will surely keep your heart rate up and will allow you to use muscles you did not even know existed. Participants can register in a competitive, team, individual or kid’s wave. Everyone will receive a tTshirt, a medal at the end of the race, awesome photos and more. This is a family event, and there will be other activities available if you or anyone else has no desire to get muddy and filthy. Festival activities will include various booths, entertainment, food, inflatables and more. Not only will Primal Rush serve as a fun Saturday activity, it will benefit The Tree House, which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the impact and occurrence of child abuse through counseling, educating, supporting and nurturing children in Barrow, Banks and Jackson counties. To register for the Primal Rush Obstacle Course Race, please visit: http://www.active.com/running/jefferson-ga/primal-rushobstacle-course-race-2013 If you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring, contact The Tree House at 770-868-1900 or visit www.thetreehouseinc.org
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Sue Compton worked with participants in The House of Clay’s recent summer camp experience. Participants included Owen Warrington, Caroline Hall, Compton, Josh Hutchins, Abby Meadows (obscured from view), Makayla Thompson and Ava Warrington. Below: Abby Meadows concentrates on applying paint to her clay creation; The table was filled with clay pieces.
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New to Braselton, The House of Clay offers pottery camp to kids By FARAH BOHANNON
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Children quietly sitting at a table creating objects out of clay and painting with a wide variety of colors is truly a wonderful sight to see. This was the case at House of Clay in historic downtown Braselton the week of July
15-July 19 during the kids clay camp. Six elementary-aged children learned all of the basics about working with clay, such as the differences between pinch pots and slab as well as how to score and slip. Sue Compton, the owner of House of Clay, is a very enthusiastic teacher who opened her business in Apri because of her passion for creating functional and sculptural clay
pieces. She continually encouraged and uplifted the children as they sculpted and painted, and it was obvious that they felt confident due to their eagerness to participate and the grins on their faces. The week’s projects included a sea turtle habitat, bird, person, fish, heart box and a
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The Hoschton Heritage Arts Center recently hosted a summer kids arts & crafts camp with Vickie Hart, an art teacher at Russell Middle School, as the instructor. Participants in morning and afternoon sessions made clay whistles and other pottery pieces. They also made jewelry and did other art projects.
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Boys & Girls Clubs members in Jefferson celebrated with a July 10 groundbreaking.
The Jefferson Boys & Girls Club’s Jefferson Unit members celebrated the groundbreaking for their new facility on July 10. Club members gathered for photos, enjoyed muffins, cinnamon rolls and juice, then commemorated the day with temporary cartoon construction tattoos. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County board has been conducting a $1.3 million capital campaign to raise funds which will be used to build the new Jefferson facility, provide three years of operating costs and make some renovations to the clubs’ Commerce facility. Campaign chairman David Varnadoe notes that while construction of the building is beginning, the capital campaign
has not yet completed its mission. “We have about $400,000 that we still need to raise, including an unanticipated expense to repave the entire parking area,” said Varnadoe. “There are many levels at which members of the community can support this effort, and we hope the community will keep up the tremendous support they’ve shown for this campaign and help us make this building a reality,” said Varnadoe. Excavation on the site began in earnest July 15. The building is scheduled to be completed in January 2014. To see updates on the construction’s progress or to make a donation to the capital campaign, go to www.bgcjcga.org.
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Participants painted a cross, symbolizing the spirituality segment of the special day. With the Elite students are 4-H’ers (L-R) Kera McLocklin, Sierra McGlocklin, Zack Syfrett, Tristan Gaskins, Hunter Samples, and in front, Kaleb Syfrett holding poster.
4-H’ers get Elite Academy kids ‘hooked on books’ This summer, the Jackson County 4-H has been going to the Elite Daycare Center and spending time with younger children. This “Hooked On Books” series was held for three consecutive Friday mornings this summer. The classes were lead by Ms. Penni Tench, 4-H Program Assistant and Lu Flaherty, Intern and 4-H Volunteer Leader. On those Fridays, the 4-H adults and youth did activities with the daycare children and the 4-H’ers read books to them on a different theme each week.
The first week, the daycare children got to see llamas, a cow and turtle out in the parking lot. The next week, they created posters, colored pictures and watched a video related to the nutritional benefits of dairy. This theme went along with the June Dairy Month. The last week, the 4-H’ers helped the children create insects and caterpillars out of pieces of candy. To inquire about additional 4-H Summer Activities for this year, call the Extension Office at 706-367-6344.
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Sue Compton demonstrates how to form clay into shapes. She challenged the participants to be creative. Creating the Minion Bobbleheads were among the favorite activities of the summer clay camp.
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and sharing of ideas. “It is OK to share ideas with each other while painting,” Compton told them. They were encouraging each other, sharing colors and telling one another things like “I think you should paint little hearts here,” “Let’s both paint our boxes pink” and “you should mix the black and white together and make gray.” Not only are children learning the basics of working with clay, but they are learning to effectively work alongside one another as well as patience — their masterpieces usually aren’t ready to be taken home until about a week. The clay camp’s environment was very relaxed and friendly. Compton was smitten when she discovered two girls in the class reunited after being apart for a few years. “It’s amazing. They used to go to school together. They saw each other for the first time when camp started Monday morning, and they’ve rekindled their friendship,” she said. “I really didn’t know anyone in this camp before I started, and now we are all friends,” said Abby Meadows. Compton said that on the
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Nine ladies renewed their minds, bodies and souls this past Saturday at Canvas Mixers in Braselton. Stretch Your Creativity Day began at 10 a.m. with an hour-long yoga session to relax everyone’s minds with Heather Swint, who is a Holistic Health Coach and Certified Yoga Instructor. Tables were moved aside so participants could lay down their mats and hit every yoga position with ample space. Swint took the ladies through a class that was for all levels. Immediately following yoga, it was time to eat. Swint prepared a delicious and healthy Zesty Quinoa Salad for the group, and she even shared the health benefits of it. “It is important to fuel your body with nutritious food, especially after a workout,” Swint said. She discussed the history of quinoa and how it benefited the Incas as well as the characteristics of this super food. “Quinoa is such a versatile food. I wanted to let the group know the different uses of it and ways to incorporate it into their diets.” At noon, Shelly Gephart, owner of Canvas Mixers took over and began the painting session. The participants painted a cross with shades of turquoise, white and black which signified the “soul” portion of renewing mind, body and soul, since the cross represented “spirituality.” The group followed her lead and each painted her own cross. “My favorite aspect of this event was allowing the participants to try new things. Many of the women had never tried yoga, quinoa or had never really painted a picture before. It was an excellent way for them to step out of their comfort zones and try things that are all good for you,” Gephart said. “I want to expand my horizons and step away from just being a standard paint studio. I think hosting events like Stretch Your Creativity or even a mini-retreat night away from home would be fun and different,” she said. Gephart and Swint have decided to host a Stretch Your Creativity event quarterly since it was such a success. The next one will be in October — exact date TBA. For more information about Canvas Mixers, isit www.canvasmixers.com or call 770-296-2506. They also have a Facebook page with photos, upcoming events
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Woman who is a virgin at 43 can still find lasting love Dear John: I think I’m the oldest living virgin on the planet. I’m 43, to be exact. I’ve never had a serious boyfriend. Odds are you would never believe this if you met me. I get along great with most people. I’ve been told I am very attractive and look quite young for my age. I was even carded at a bar recently. Most men can’t believe I’m not married. I believe I have a major problem, at least compared with the norm. I would love to find the right guy and settle down. I must be sabotaging myself somehow, but I don’t know how or why. — Help Please in Warwick, Conn. Dear Please: You are not the only 40-plus virgin. Some people would rather not wait to experience passion prior to finding true and lasting love. You’ve chosen this path, and there is nothing wrong with that. Some women won’t go out so that they may avoid the
John Gray pressure men put on them to be intimate. As a result, they never give a new relationship the chance it needs to move through the stages of commitment and intimacy. We don’t have a built-in radar system that tells us, “This person is right for you.” In order to find our soul mate, we have to date as many people as possible so that we may discern what traits we are looking for in a mate. Love will create its own timetable. Date openly and actively and it is almost a certainty that lasting love will find its way into your life. Dear John: I am a 35-year-old mother of two boys, 7 and 4, in a good mar-
riage of almost nine years. “Anthony,” my 46-yearold husband, loves me and I love him, but it seems that his “fun time” is more often spent away from the boys and me. In the beginning of our marriage, it was fishing. I could not go with him, because six months into our marriage, I became pregnant with our first son. Anthony is now into horseback riding. My boys (I always call them “my” boys because they are primarily my responsibility) are too young to ride horses. It would thrill Anthony for me to take an interest in horses, and I do ride with him sometimes, but to do so we have to get a baby sitter, and I hate leaving the boys so much. Therefore, it is rare that I ride with him. I talk to Anthony and work hard to do so without putting blame on him, but he doesn’t seem to get it. — Out of Sync in Roanoke, Va. Dear Out of Sync: On a deeper level, it sounds as if you resent his ability to find
time away from his family and feel guilty when you take time out for yourself. You shouldn’t. Yes, busy mothers find time a valuable commodity, but it’s healthy for adults to find time away from their families for hobbies or other stress-relieving activities. Dad or a sitter can cover the kids. Make it a goal to regularly plan a time away from the children and your husband, be that one day every month or a few hours every week. Go to a movie or on a walk with a girlfriend, or take an art or dance class. Couples should also plan activities together that give them a few guilt-free hours away from the children each week. Make this a priority. Your husband should recognize that your sons need to be included in a lot of the activities he enjoys. That can include nature hikes, fishing, picnics — and even horseback riding when age-appropriate. The rest of your life starts today, so make plans.
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Dear John: I have been dating a wonderful man for five years now, and I love him very much. Unfortunately, “Marcus” never wants to include me in his family occasions and never readily agrees to go to one of my family occasions. It’s almost guaranteed that we will have an argument during a major holiday. He doesn’t have many friends, and I’m the only person to whom he opens up. I think he has some sort of complex with having people get to know him. To the acquaintances he does have, Marcus never mentions to them that he has a girlfriend. I don’t know what to do. He supports me in many things; he takes care of me; the attraction is definitely there; and he insists he does see a future for us. But family is important to me. I’ve tried not seeing him for a couple of weeks, but that makes him even angrier because he says he is bored on the weekends. I do want to get married at
some point soon. I’m 27 now. — Should I Leave Now? in Macon, Ga. Dear Leave Now: Know that his resistance to family matters and to including you in get-togethers with his friends may not have much to do with you but have to do with his own insecurities about his family, his friends and himself. It’s like that old Groucho Marx saying: I’d never join a club that would have me as a member. In other words, because of his own low selfesteem, it’s hard for him to feel good about others in his life — or himself, for that matter. Consider this: If family and friends are an important part of your life, he is most likely not the right man for you. So now may indeed be the time to move on. John Gray is the author of “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus.” Visit www.marsvenus.com.
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Leadership Jackson Class of 2013 will hold its graduation dinner and reception from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, at Country Inn & Suites in Braselton. Space is limited to 80 people. the cost is $10 for the reception, $15 for the dinner or $20 for both. RSVP to sharon@ jacksoncountyga.com or contact the Chamber office at 706-387-0300. sss The Jefferson Farmer’s Market in downtown Jefferson is open from 7-11 a.m. each Saturday through September. sss Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries at their clinic at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder. July 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 or $35 for a male cat. All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. No fees are added for in heat or pregnant animals. For more information, visit http://www.leftoverpets. org. Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-9785226. sss The Tree House, the children’s advocacy center serving families of Jackson, Barrow and Banks counties, is replacing its regular August fundraiser, Turbo Turtle Trek, with a new fundraiser on Aug. 24 at Crow’s Lake. A Primal Rush Obstacle Course Race is planned. See Page 3B. sss The Jackson County
Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic, presented by Precision Planning, will be held Aug. 23. Get more information about putting your team together by visiting the chamber website at www. jacksoncountyga.com sss Mark your calendar for Aug. 17 for Run the Vineyard, a 5K road race through the challenging hills of Chateau Elan, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Braselton. This year’s 5K will also featured a challenge for cross country teams from area schools. Check out the club’s page on Facebook for details. sss The Shrine Ladies of Tri-County Shrine Club of Hoschton is the Tri-Ettes Pageant, set for Aug. 3. Planned as an annual non-profit organization fundraiser, the pageant is for infant girls through age 14. Entry is $60 with additional children from the household entering for $50. For applications, contact Brenda Mahan at 770-377-4871 or brendamahan8@gmail. com or Kim Murrell at 678863-3777 or kmurrell77@ hotmail.com. sss Family Connection and Communities in Schools of Barrow County announces its BBQ to be held Saturday, Aug. 10. BBQ plates include deliciously roasted pork, sauce, slaw, baked beans and bread for $8. Pints of BBQ are $10. Pickup is at the Winder First United Methodist Church, 280 N. Broad St., in Winder, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To purchase tickets,
contact Meg Loggins or Melinda Shealey at Family Connection/CIS at 770868-2910 or contact any board member. Barrow County Family Connection/CIS connects people to resources in the community, works with at risk children at Russell Middle School and coordinates Holiday Connection which gives toys at Christmas to families in need. The agency also organizes the Youth Conference each summer for middle and high school students and the Back2School Jam which provides school supplies for children in need. sss The Jackson County 4-H Love of Llamas program is seeking new members. A new member orientation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, at Chelian Farm in Jefferson. Youth must be 9-19 years of age. Club meetings are normally scheduled for most Fridays from 4-8 p.m. at Chelian Farm in Jefferson. This program is a 4-H structured program geared toward learning animal science, interaction with exotic animals, community service, showing and much more. Youth and parent who are interested in learning more about the program are welcome to attend the new member orientation for details about the program. Reservations must be made by contacting Kim Kyst at kim@kyst.org. Complete the medical information and release along with the Code of Conduct found at www.caes.uga.edu/ extension/jackson/4H/ index.html prior to attending the orientation. sss Aug. 31 is the date of the 2013 Miss Hoschton
pageant, the proceeds of which support Georgia National Guard soldiers. This year, a new award is being added to the recognition for contestants. The Armed Forces Family Service Award will be awarded to contestants who have close family members in the military. Sponsored by Ritzi Reruns Consignment & Gift Shop, the pageant is for ages from birth up to 39. Attire is Sunday best or pageant wear. The pageant will be held at New Community Church, located at 3955 Highway 53 in Hoschton. On Aug. 31, the doors will open and check-in will begin at 9 a.m. One free ticket will be given to each contestant and other admission is $5 and children under 2 are admitted free. Contact Nancy or Reneé at Ritzi Reruns onsignment & Gift Shop at 706-654-1983 or 678-4426499. sss The 2013-14 BraseltonHoschton Relay For Life year will begin with a Sept. 13 Masquerade Ball being held at the Braselton-Stover House. The Relay committee is hard at work, making sure this event is as profitable as possible. The dress code for this event will be semi formal with masks encouraged. Tickets are $50 each and include dinner, dancing, a live DJ, silent auction and more. Checks should be made payable to American Cancer Society Masquerade Ball. Relay team members will be selling the 200 ticketsm and tickets are available at Hoschton City Hall and Independence Bank. You can also contact Jennifer Kidd at jenniferdkidd62@gmail. com or Jessica Worley at jess0985@gmail.com. sss
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Pageants on the horizon Tri-Ettes Pageant, hosted by the Shrine Ladies of the Tri-County Shrine Club of Hoschton, is set for Aug. 3 The Shrine Ladies of Tri-County Shrine Club of Hoschton is the Tri-Ettes Pageant, set for Aug. 3. Planned as an annual non-profit organization fundraiser, the pageant is for infant girls through age 14. Miss Tri-Ettes, the Queen, will receive a trophy, deluxe sash and crown while the Princess Tri-Ettes will earn a trophy, sash and crown. Both the Queen and Princess in each age division will ride in the Hoschton Fall Festival in September. Also to be awarded is Miss Photogenic, who will receive a crown and trophy. The People’s Choice winner, with votes of $1 each be-
ing turned in on the day before the pageant, will receive a crown and trophy. Each contestant will receive a trophy for helping raise money in the community. Children’s services hours can be tracked at www.presidentschallenge.org and contestants can receive pins from the President to be pinned on beauty sashes. Entry is $60 with additional children from the household entering for $50. For applications, contact Brenda Mahan at 770377-4871 or brendamahan8@gmail.com or Kim Murrell at 678-863-3777 or kmurrell77@hotmail.com
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pageant wear. The pageant will be held at New Community Church, located at 3955 Highway 53 in Hoschton. On Aug. 31, the doors will open and check-in will begin at 9 a.m. One free ticket will be given to each contestant and other admission is $5 and children under 2 are admitted free. The participation fee if paid by Saturday, July 27, is $55. After July 27, the entry is $75. Please make checks payable to Ritzi Reruns and send to 6072 Highway 53, Braselton, GA 30517. Credit Card purchase via Paypal - Ritzi@RitziReruns.com and be sure to include the contestant name, age and paperwork. Contact Nancy or Reneé at Ritzi Reruns Consignment & Gift Shop by calling 706-654-1983 or 678-442-6499 or email Ritzi@RitziReruns.com
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POLICE REPORT Braselton Police ■■ A PlayStation and games were reported missing from a Chardonnay Trace home on July 16 after a worker had been inside the residence doing some repairs. The complainant said he returned home from work to find the door to the home unlocked when he had left the home secured that morning. ■■ A Madrid Falls Drive resident reported a theft by taking of a wallet containing credit and debit cards and cash after a July 16 entering auto. A window was broken out of the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee to enter the vehicle. A 2007 Dodge Ram work truck was entered at another Madrid Falls residence. Missing from that vehicle, which also had its back window broken, was an iPhone valued at $200 and iPod Nano valued at $250. ■■ Another Madrid Falls Drive resident reported a 2004 Dodge Dakota had its door lock punched out to gain access The DVD player, valued at $500, had been ripped out of the dash. Also taken from the truck was an iPad with case valued at $700, a credit card and Social Security card and a laser pointer. ■■ A Loowit Falls Drive resident reported an entering auto on July 16 after a 2012 Chevrolet 2500 had a back window broken out by the suspect who took a $350 Garmin GPS, am $800 Alpine DVD navigation stereo unit, a $250 pair of sunglasses, a $600 iPad mini and a wallet containing credit cards and personal papers. ■■ A 2011 Nissan Juke parked at another Loowit Falls Drive address was entered July 16 after a window was broken out. A Dell laptop valued at $800 in a case was reported missing along with a green shirt. ■■ An officer on patrol in the Falls of Braselton notified the owner of a 2013 Dodge Durango that a window in the vehicle had been broken. The vehicle had been entered July 16 and a Lenovo laptop valued at $599 and a purse were removed from the SUV. ■■ The door of a Ford F-150 parked at another Loowit Falls Drive location was damaged on July 15, according to a July 16 report. ■■ On July 17, an Ammons Falls Court resident reported the theft of a Coach purse containing $35 in cash from an unlocked vehicle. A video may provide police with evidence in the case and the name of a possible suspect was provided to authorities. ■■ A GMC Savana was reported stolen from the parking lot of Best Western in Braselton on July 16. A work crew from Cartersville had stopped at the motel before traveling to a job site in South Carolina. Apparently one of the crew members took the keys and the foreman’s iPhone and drove away in the truck. The suspect may have returned to Cartersville, the foreman
reported. ■■ An employee of Dayton Superior reported her vehicle, a 1996 Honda Accent, had been entered July 17 while she was working. A window had been broken out to gain entry and the in-dash radio had been removed but was left in the car seat. Missing from the vehicle was a wallet that contained a driver’s license and Social Security card. ■■ A utility line locator was reported stolen from a lot in the Riverstone Park subdivision on July 18 after an STS/Utiliquest employee left the $1,500 piece of equipment for approximately 15 minutes before returning to pick up the locator. ■■ A driver stopped July 20 on Interstate 85 for an expired tag was also charged with following too close, driving in violation of conditions of a limited permit and driving under the influence. The driver told Officer David Bohannon that she had left the office of her attorney who was assisting her with divorce proceedings after they ate pizza. She said she had not consumed any alcoholic beverages but, after a breath test showed positive for alcohol, she did acknowledge she had a glass of wine. She was transported to the Gwinnett County Jail after another test showed her blood alcohol content was above the level limit. ■■ A Norcross man was taken into custody July 22 after a domestic dispute was reported at a Highway 211 convenience store. The complainant said she had just found out her husband was cheating on her and he became extremely upset and began arguing with her when she refused to buy him more beer. When she said she was calling police, the man ran off into the woods. She said she would be canceling his immigration paperwork. A short time later, the man came out of the woods and was taken into custody because he was extremely intoxicated and had been involved in the dispute. He was charged with disorderly under the influence. ■■ A driver with an expired tag got the attention of police on July 21 and a traffic stop resulted in charges of driving under the influence in addition to the tag violation. The
driver smelled of alcohol and said he was coming from a concert in Atlanta when he was spotted on Highway 211. ■■ A driver stopped on Thompson Mill Road just before 3 a.m. on July 21 for failure to maintain lane was charged with driving under the influence after refusing a breath test after failing a roadside sobriety test. The driver said he and his passenger were heading home from Athens and that he had been drinking “a little bit.” He also said there was no need for a breath test. He was transported to the Gwinnett County Jail. ■■ A Braselton woman contacted police July 21 after her estranged husband threatened to pick up the vehicle he had signed over the title for and burn the vehicle. ■■ A man involved in a traffic accident on Interstate 85 just before 1:30 a.m. on July 22 was cited for driving under the influence (refusal) after he refused a breath test after failing a roadside sobriety test. Another driver notified police that her vehicle had been struck by the man’s Mercedes, which had been swerving all over the highway, and the vehicle was located in the BP on Highway 211 where the man was getting gas. When he came out of the store, Police Officer Josh Stewart reported the smell of alcohol beverages. The driver indicated he had five glasses of wine five hours earlier. When he was being taken to jail, the man, who had a pacemaker, complained of feeling ill and a Barrow County EMS unit was called. The man was taken to Barrow Medical Center where he was issued the DUI citation as well as a citation for refusing to sign the original citation. ■■ A resident of Reflections contacted police July 21 and reported a harassing phone calls case in which a female continues to send text messages which include threats to report the complainant to the Department of Family and Children Services and police for mistreatment of her children and drug abuse.
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after he was asked to vacant the premises. The man agreed to pack his belongings and leave. ■■ A Budget rental van damaged the side of the Jefferson Self Storage building and some security cameras on July 13. The driver, who failed to report the damage, was not identified. ■■ An employer of Buhler Quality Yarns reported a lost fanny pack that contained ATM cards, credit cards, driver’s license and a green card on July 17. A police report was needed to replace the documents. ■■ A simple battery complaint was filed July 19 from a Pine Street apartment where a mother and daughter got into an argument after drinking alcohol together. The daughter was transported to the Jackson County Jail. ■■ A driver who was running off the edge of the roadway and making wide turns along Jefferson streets was stopped July 19. The driver was unsteady on his feet and was falling asleep while standing. The man said he had taken half a dozen Lortabs and a Soma. He was transported to Northridge Medical Center for a blood test and then taken to the Jackson County Jail. He was charged with DUI / Drugs /Less safe and failure to maintain lane. ■■ Extra patrol was requested for Jefferson Heights after a resident received a threatening call July 20 from a man who said he was from Publisher’s Clearinghouse. He said the woman needed to credit him $300 in order to receive the $1 million prize she had won. When she told the man he was attempting to scam her, he got irate and threatened to come to her address and “beat her ass.” He also said he had a gun. ■■ Checking a suspicious
car in the Jefferson Elementary parking lot on July 20, police found a man and woman who acted suspicious. Found in the vehicle was a quantity of marijuana rolled in cigars. Both of the persons were cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana. ■■ A Washington Street resident reported the July 21 theft of an amp from a vehicle stereo system. Possible suspects were identified to police. ■■ A Washington Street resident reported the theft of a 1996 Ford F350. The vehicle was reportedly taken without permission by two individuals, including one who was locked up in Madison County for soliciting. The truck owner wanted assistance from Jefferson Police in getting his tools from the truck. ■■ A man with a handgun holstered at his waist threatened the individual who advised the driver his vehicle would have to move from a section of the parking lot. The incident occurred July 21 at Jefferson Junction. A photo of the suspect’s vehicle was provided to police after the suspect told him he almost died today.
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■■ A debit card and an iPhone 5 was reported stolen from the Little Clinic in Kroger on July 21. ■■ A July 16 burglary was reported at a Danielsville Street residence. The complainant said prescription medication including Diazepam was taken from her bedside table while she was asleep. The name of a suspect, who may also be involved in other crimes in the area, was provided to police. ■■ A Jefferson resident reported 10 transactions were made at two Florida Winn-Dixie stores while the family was in Canada on vacation. The financial identity fraud was reported July 16. ■■ A driver who was having trouble maintaining her lane on Old Pendergrass Road on July 15 was stopped. A medical unit was called to check the woman who was allowed to proceed the short distance to a family member’s home. ■■ A dispute was reported July 15 at a Jefferson Terrace address where families had gathered for the children to play together. Two adults at the scene got into a dispute over discipline of a child.
Aggravated assault charges filed in July 20 stabbing The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded July 20 to an MLK Avenue address in Jefferson, where a stabbing was reported/ The call was in reference to a stabbing which occurred at the residence between two occupants of the home. The victim, a 31-year-old male, was transported to Athens Regional Medical Center where he underwent surgery for the stab wound to the abdomen. The suspect, Enrique Gonzalez, 57, Jefferson, was arrested at the scene and transported to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Gonzalez is being charged with one count of aggravated assault. The victim remained hospitalized at Gonzalez Athens Regional in stable condition on Tuesday.
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Jobs Construction CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR; In need of a supervisor that can keep at least 12 employees working at all times. Experience in decking, roofing, welding would be a plus. Must be able to pass a drug test, have valid drivers license, clean driving record, and own transportation. Excellent work habits. Apply in person at Martin Docks, Inc. 2070 Old Dawsonville Hwy. Gainesville, GA 30501 between 9:00am3:30pm Monday-Friday. EXPERIENCED Welders and Carpenters: We need mig and stick welders experienced in welding Aluminum and Steel. Experienced Carpenters that can measure, use all cutting tools and that can build decks and patios. Must pass drug test and have valid drivers license with clean record and own transportation. Apply in person at Martin Docks, Inc. 2070 Old Dawsonville Hwy. Gainesville, GA 30501 between 9:00am to 3:30pm. M-F
Dental Chairside Assistant in oral surgery office. 32 hrs/week. Experience preferred. Fax resume to 678-928-4899
General Sales Agents CARRIAGE NISSAN in Gainesville, GA needs a few motivated salespeople. High volume dealership. Oppt’y to make good money. We also need some bi-lingual sales associates. Apply in person, 2400 Browns Bridge Rd.
Maintenance General Laborers: cut grass & weeds using power tools & heavy equipment; general maintenance & cleanup. 770-967-6143
Management QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR Buford area Duties: *Inspection of equipment to ensure the quality of repairs performed *Tracking of all units through the process to ensure quality at all stages of repair *Inspection and maintenance of workstations to ensure compliance of company standards *Minimum 3+ years of experience *Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs Salary plus excellent benefits including 401k and 100% employer paid Health Insurance Email resumes to: sales@gesrepair.com/ subject qualitycontrolsupervisor or fax to 770-965-1314 attn: Quality Control Supervisor
Medical Busy medical practice is seeking a PRN Ultrasound Tech. Requirements: Registered as a Radiologic Tech by ARRT or ARDMS. Interested candidates may submit their resumes and salary requirements via fax to 678-971-6065 or email to: hr@ kidneycarega.com. Attn: Employment. For additional info about Kidney Care Center of GA, please visit our website: www. kidneycarega.com Employment opportunities for The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. are listed on our website at www. longstreetclinic.com. All candidates for employment should submit information via the link posted on our website. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. Family Practice Nurse Practitioner needed for Internal Medicine office in Demorest, GA. Accepting resumes for full and part-time positions. Salary negotiable. Please fax resume to 706-7545577. Help Wanted: LPNs & CNA- PT & FT. Weekends, various shifts. Apply in person at 4595 Cantrell Rd, Flowery Branch, GA. Attn: Therry 770-9672070
INTENSIVE CARE RN We are actively seeking a PRN ICU RN. Two years hospital experience required. Critical care experience preferred. For more information and to apply online go to: chestateeregional hospital.com
F/T OPENING for Exp’d Tractor & Trailer Mechanic. Must have own tools. Pay based on exp. Apply by phone 770-287-1900.
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United Home Care is the place for you! Join our team of dedicated quality caregivers as we plan our continued success and growth in Hall county and surrounding areas. We currently have the following opportunities available for highlyqualified RNs. Home health experience is a plus. *RN CASE MANAGER Hall county *WEEKEND RN CASE MANAGER We offer comprehensive compensation and a top-tier benefits package including 401(k), PTO, medical, dental, vision, work/ life balance, career advancement and development opportunities. Find out more about joining our team. Please email your resume to: jmcconnell@ uhs-pruitt.com Find More Career Opportunities Online at: www.URReady.com EOE/M/F/D/V
Misc. Help Wanted An Awesome Oppty. Have fun, make $$. Cash paid daily. Oppty, Advancement. Sales, Marketing, & Mgmt. For appt. Call Shae, 678971-5302 Apply today. Start tomorrow. Cash paid daily. $60$100. No experience necessary. Call Luke for appt. 678-971-5302 Carriage KIA Service Advisors Needed. F/T. Great pay. Apply in person or Email resume: rtapp@ carriage automotivegroup.com DO YA! DO YA! DO YA! Wanna Dance No Experience Needed Call Sunny or Hazel 770-536-3759 Top of Gainesville Landscape Company MAINT. FOREMANExp’d. w/clean MVR also LABORERS Drug screen/bckgrnd ck. 770-534-0041 Part-time Organist/ Pianist Winder First United Methodist Church 12 hours per week at $12,891 per year. Responsibilities include providing organ/piano music for two traditional Sunday morning services, accompanying the Chancel Choir, and assisting the Director of Music. For more info, please call Bruce Nunley, Director of Music Ministries at 770-8674594 or 770-653-4353
Office/Clerical CUSTOMER SERVICE REP-F/T. Good phone & data entry skills. Bi-lingual a plus, but not necessary. Fax: 770-536-3288 or email: lynn@redoak sanitation.com Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant. Annual salary, $30,160. The candidate will provide administrative and technical support. Extensiv e software skills and typing are required, as well as internet research abilities and strong communication skills. Send resume to: Brenda Dalin, Director Community Services, PO Drawer L, Gainesville, GA 30503 or email brenda.dalin@ ndocsbg.org Deadline 8/16/2013 Real Estate Admin. Assistant F/T Sperry Van Ness/ Hokayem Co. Send Resume to: P.O. Box 2897, Gainesville,GA 30503 We are currently conducting interviews for customer relations, clerical, and customer support. We are seeking candidates that are outgoing, personable and comfortable working in a team environment with a focus on customer satisfaction and professional development. Employees will receive training to ensure they have all the skills and knowledge that they require to be successful with this company. Please call 678-765-8441 to schedule an interview.
Part-Time Help Wanted COOK needed for weekly Church fellowship meals & special events. Apply at 234 Hawkins Street, Dahlonega, GA 706864-3676
Trades DIESEL MECHANIC Exp in the waste industry preferred w/ engines, hydraulics & PMs. 678-455-7819 or E-mail resume to: stub@ redoaksanitation. com
Electrician’s Helper Needed. Full-Time. Call Greg, 678-617-1734
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 Haul feed and/or live chickens, Gainesville. 2yrs. verifiable exp & good MVR req’d. Night shift, local, home daily, company benefits. Call Bruce, 678-936-8279 COMPANY DRIVERS Cardinal Logistics is now hiring company drivers for a major retailer. Driving for Cardinal means: *$1,100+ per week *Home daily or every other day *Local/Regional Runs *Sunday and Monday off *Touch Freight Dedicated customer. No slip seating & assigned trucks. Benefits include medical/ dental/ vision, retirement (w/company match), paid vacations & holidays and more! Must have at least 1 year driving experience within the past 5 years. Call Kenny 866-392-9599 DriveForCardinal. com
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Amana Washer and Dryer- Like Brand New. Purchased last fall but rarely used. Hoses included. $450. Buyer must pick up off Browns Bridge Road. Call or text 352-362-4417 Moving & must sell WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507
Lawson Trucking 875 West Ridge Rd 770-535-8347 HURRY - CALL!! Local Hall Cty Regional Carrier has 1 opening for CDL A Truck Driver that wants to be home often, 2013 Equip, Great benefits! Minimum 2 yrs consistent OTR Exp. Required. Call Dixie at 678-2070947
Warehouse WAREHOUSE LEAD/ SUPERVISORGreat opportunity for a motivated individual to supervise & assist in daily whse activities including shipping, receiving, and pulling parts. Recommend & implement measures to achieve reorganization of stock. Maintain whse physical inventory. Must have exceptional leadership & decision making abilities; strong organizational & problem-solving skills. Must be able to operate forklift and able to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities while remaining calm under pressure. Good working environment and good benefits. E-mail resume and salary requirements indicating “WarehouseGT” in the subject line to xhr.d@deutzusa.com. MUST indicate salary requirements to be considered. No phone calls or walk-ins. EOE
2BR/1.5BA $500/mo. Gas & Water included. 770-530-8546 3BR/2BA Private. No Pets. $130/wk. 770-289-9142 BARNES MOBILE HOME PARK - New Ownership $350/mo. Special includes water. 770374-2536
PRICE RD. 1 BR Trailer, furn, fenced yard, $395+ dep. 770-666-7360
ROOMMATE Hwy 53 West. Gainesville Cable/Utils incld. $365mo No smkng 678-438-2886
Furniture Bdrm Suite 6pc- Cherry. $600 ; Bdrm Suite 5pc cherry. $450; Couch $100; 2 Wing back Chairs $75 ea. ; Cocktail Table $50; Stair master $150. Excellent Condition. 706-216-1516 Beautiful tufted sofa in soft greens and beige in excellent condition, $300; Cherry coffee table $30; Oak porch rocker $30; Black youth bed and mattress $50. Dahlonega, 706-9745694 FURNITURE: L-shaped Sectional, Henredon Sofa, white, 98” x 98”; TV Armoire; 2 Kitchen Sets, 1 oak & 1 metal with laminate tabletop; Glass top desk; Glass top Cocktail Table 38”x38”; Lamps; 7’ lighted Christmas Tree in Frontgate storage bag. Good pricing. 770-535-2580
TV Armoire - Solid oak. Transitional piece, 3drawers & 3 adjustable shelves. $130. 770-3613091
FOOD GRADE TANKER DRIVERS Weekly Home Time 2500 Miles Average Good Pay & Benefits 2 Years Experience Acceptable Background Apply in Person at:
Pets & Supplies
3/2. $160/wk, $350 dep. Remod. Priv lot. No pets. 770-869-7367
(1) PLOT & VAULT Memorial Park Cemetery, Gainesville, GA. Life of Christ Garden. $1500/obo. Call 641938-2213
Driver / Customer Delivery Specialist Class A - B drivers Class “A” & “B” Drivers needed for local & regional food service deliveries. Multiple stops. At least 3 years verifiable driving exp. Individuals with no driving experience need not apply. Clean MVR and pass Criminal Background and DOT drug screen check a must. Apply in Person Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. 65 Crestridge Drive Suwanee GA 30024 Eastern Star Seafood / A & D Foods 65 Crestridge Dr. Suwanee, GA 30024 A drug free workplace!!
NEW EQUIPMENT 1-866-269-2119 www.landair.com
YAMAHA 2000- 325 Wolverine, 4WD, ATV. In Good Shape, Runs & pulls really good. $1100 Construction Blower Heater - 175,000btu made by Toro on wheels. Kerosene. $175 Solid Marble Fireplace. 2 tone. Marble & green. $500; Riding Mower Club Cadet 42” cut, 17hp Works Great! $400 706-344-7283
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Roommates Wanted
LOVE SEAT Recliner, La-Z-Boy, leather, camel color, $250. Like new; 4 pc. Oak KITCHEN TABLE w/ 4 chairs, dropin leaf, $200. Like new. 706-968-2071
Drivers REGIONAL RUNS HOME WEEKLY GEORGIA DRIVERS 2,300-2,500 Miles/ Wk Start at .38/mile Class A CDL + 1 Yr. Exp
WASHERS $100; DRYERS $75; REFRIG $125. Will Deliver. 678-546-9184 678-617-5560
Cemetery Lots for Sale
CRYSTAL SPRINGS HIRING CDL Drivers to be Route Sales Representatives (Class A, B or permit holder) Thursday July 18 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. EST 1200 Northbrook Pkwy NW Suwanee, GA 30024
DRIVER WANTED Class B. Experienced. Residential Garbage Truck Driver 678-455-7819 or email stub@redoaksanitation. com
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NEW- Sofas $249; Chairs $99; Head Boards $199; French Hutch $199; Decor. 50% below retail. 770983-3636
Livestock GOATS- 1 Billy, 2 Nannys; $200 each. 1 Doe $125; 1 Whether- $125. Great Pyrenes- Watch Dog. 1yr old. All shots $125. 706-693-0099
Misc. For Sale DINING TABLE (53.5”X41.5”) with leaf & 4 chairs $60; Computer Table(desktop area: 58.5”x29”) 3/4” Particle Board Construction w/ formica finish, heavy duty. $25; Office Desk Chair $12; (2) 2 Drawer Sheet Metal File Cabinets $5 ea.; (2) 48” Dual Fluorescent Light fixtures -Lamps (4) included $5ea; Exercise Bike- Sears, Lifestyler 625 calorie monitor, includes electronic console & owners manual. $35 . 770-5321610 DOG STROLLER Dog Carrier, Dog Car SeatAll for 30 lbs or less dog. All in Exc Cond. $50 for all; Old Cast Iron Stove. Good Cond. $200 770-536-5576 Electric Stove- Maytag Gemini, dbl self cleaning oven, almond color, $400; Refrig GE, 25 cu ft, side-by-side w/water & ice in door, almond color. $400; Electric Almish Heaters (2) $90 ea. ; All in Real Good Cond. 770-535-6718; 770-789-4818 Enclosed Trailer - Lark 2008 with tandem axle & ramp. White. $2200. 678-410-7600 GOLF CART 2010EZ- Go. RXV series. Rear seat, lights, Very Fast! $3800. 678-316-1051 JINMA 2005 Tractor. 4x4, 219hrs, 22hp. $3800. 678-316-8208 POOL TABLE, 4’ X 8’, Fischer. Solid slate bed with chrome trim. Over 700 lbs. $550. 678-316-7058 Power Lift & Recline Chair- Like New. Green. $590; 2 beautiful, upholstered Occasional Chairs- 1 wing back, 1 w/Ottoman. $75 ea; Table Cloth -Heirloom, Hand embroidered, 4’x6’, part Poly. Washable. Wrinkle free. $125; Samsonite tan Card Table w/4 padded Chairs. $55. 706-7542056 total Gym with acdcessories $55; ChairBeaige with wheels $25; 2 Air Purifiers $35 ea. 770-718-9884 TUB - 4 claw, circa 1930 $300/obo. STOVE- Electric. White. Exc Cond. $125/obo 678-368-2912 Washer/Dryers Stoves & Refrig. Mattresses. Also Appliance Repairs. We Do Service Calls! 678-714-0493
Lost Dog- Reward! Black Lab- Answers to Cocomo. 11 years old with Summer Shave Invisible Fence Collar Please call 770-503-5010 if found! DACHSHUNDS, Mini, CKC, shots, wormed, 2 red, 2 black/tan, born 6/13/13, family raised, $300. 706-429-7402 706-864-7660
ROOMMATE WANTED. Must love cats. 678-9430533
Homes & Real Estate House For Sale-Hall County
FREE AKC Chocolate Lab Retriever, 7 yrs old, well trained, Free to good home, preferably farm. 678-997-1298 Miniature Daschund CKC pups. females. $300/each. 706-809-8388 PIT BULL- Bully Blue, 1-1/2 yr old male. Ears cropped. Good with Everyone. Very Nice! $375/ negotiable. 770-572-5145 PITBULL PUPPIES! ADBA REGISTERED Ready to go now! Born June 9th. First shots and dewormed. 4 males and 4 females available. Blue, whites, and tan colors available. Asking $250.00 each. Please call or text 706-968-2983. TINY YORKIE Puppy. Teacup. CKC. 1 male. 8wks old. $600. 678617-3586 YORKIE POO- $475. Up to date on shots & worming. Cute Babies! 678-836-3605
Homes-Rentals ApartmentsFurnished Upscale 1BR, liv rm, dining area, lrg kitch, wshr/dryr, cable, water, alarm w/deck, over looking lake $795mo 404-202-0248
ApartmentsUnfurnished $0 Application Fee No Rent Until August 1st Expires 7/31/13 3BR/2BA HOMES Now Available SUN HOMES 888-246-2803 countrysidelake lanier .com EHO WAS 1 & 2BR Oakwood Cedar Springs. $550/ $660. 770-287-1456 www.callapartments. com
FOR SALE BY OWNER- 4.87 acres fenced an ready for your horses/cattle with 2 barns and run in shelter with creek/ spring. House was built in 1928 has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, remodeled in 2010. Hardwood floors, appliances, large kitchen & mudroom, walk-in closet off of master, office and 4 fireplaces. Potential for additional bedroom and bathroom in bonus room/attic. Lots of road frontage, great neighbors, quiet road and great accessibility. 5090 Weaver Road $159,900. 434-4701099 Brick Home off Holly Drive, 3 bedroom, 3 bath with carport. Formal living room, dining and den with gas logs. 2,056 sq feet. Fenced in backyard. $199,000 Call 770-536-1623
Lamplighter Apartments 3656 BrownsBridge Rd. Only $399 moves you in! Good job equals good credit. 1bd and 2 bd starting at $505. All units have W/D conn. total electric. 770-536-6626. NEWLY RENOVATED Townhomes for RENT. $875 /Mo, 4BR / 3BA. Call (404) 812-8910
For Sale: 2.5 Acres with 2000 sq. ft. Double wide 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fire place, & 10 by 20 Utility Building. $55,000.00 Price Negotiable! In Clermont 770-9837721
Real Estate Wanted WANTED TO BUY Small House on 3-10 acres. N. Hall area. Older house is OK or just Land. Call Randall 678-3167977
Vacation Property
New Cabin, Fully Furnished in Mountain Lakes Resort near Helen georgiamntvacation homes.com. $79,500. 770-880-6000
Recreation Boats & Marine
Business Property For Rent 3742 Old Flowery Branch Rd., Oakwood, GA. $800/mo, 8 rms, 1.5 baths, 12x30 ft add on, For business only, corner lot. 770-534-5939 678-617-5601
Duplexes For Rent PINE FORREST - 2/1. $675 mo. 770-287-1456 www.callapartments. com REDUCED RATE Free Rent Starting at $85/wk. N & S Hall & Gainesville. 770-534-7596
Houses For RentUnfurnished 2-3 BR/1BA. $800/mo+dep. 678400-8003 3-4Bdrms. $1000-1250 Available 10/1/13. Great Locations . 770539-4400 4BR/2.5BA, in City, $1,200/mo. 770-5347596 Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt. 770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com HOUSES & APTS Avail. in Gainesville & Hall Co. The Simpson Co. 770-532-9911
FLEETWOOD 1998 Avion. 5th whl, 39ft, 3 slides, fulyl loaded, 1 owner, non smokers, Pristine Cond. Very Little Use. $19,095. Details call 706-839-7106 SHASTA 1999. Class C , 30ft. 2 slides, 21k miles. Loaded. New Cond. $26,000. 706-745-1852
Wheels All Terrain Vehicles SUZUKI 2005 ATV 700 4wd-auto ITP Wheels + tires- Front Bumper -winch, 890 milesExc cond. Adult ridden. $4500 770355-6587
Antique Cars/Trucks CHEVY 1957- 2 dr. Post. 210/Bel Aire. New glass installed/int/ Dolphin gauges/tilt wheel, ps/ pb, New 350eng, 350 trans, 10 bolt rear end, disc brake, body work all done. Door jamb trimmed in black. Real straight and ready for paint. Needs bumpers & grille. Floor Master mufflers, new floor pans installed, new fuel tank, reblt frnt end. Come & Look and Hear It Run!! $19,500. 706-864-2012
Autos For Sale
CADILLAC 2008 STS. JUST REDUCED $20,495! All the extras; exc. cond; non-smoker, gar kept, special wht ext; beige/ taupewood grain int. 23,700 mi; for more nfo 678-316-8580 or gcwj1957 @gmail.com
JET SKI- Yamaha- VRX Pro with Trailer. Great condition. Very easy to start. Asking $1389/obo. 717-418-8906 BAYLINER 1987 Avanti 34’ Cruiser. Twin Merc. V8, 275hp, gen onboard. New head, Good cond. $11,500/OBO. 770-967-9954; 404-9550102 SEA DOO 1994 Bombardier Jet Ski & Trailer, good cond., $1,150. 770-534-5939 SEA RAY 1984 - 22’ Cruiser, Cuddy Cabin. V8-350 eng, Alpha out dr. includes Venture dual axle Trailer, $2000/ obo. 404-502-1495 TAHOE 2005- Q4. Fish/ Ski. with trailer. 190hp, trolling mtr, 54lbs., fish finder, live well. Exc Cond. $12,000. 678-3867168
RV’s/Travel Trailers COACHMAN 2001Santara. Class A. 36’, 2 slides with toppers, side by side frig w/ice maker, new tires, new batt, backup camera, gen, new awnings. Like New inside. 9200mi. $43,000. 770-532-9419
MAZDA 2007 CX-7 Platinum Metallic, blk int, 2.3L, 4cyl $12,899 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200
MAZDA 2012 3 Skyactiv, 2.0L, 4 cyl., 32K, $15,788 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200
TOYOTA 2003 Corolla, LE. 1.8L, 4 cyl., 154K, $5455 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 NISSAN 2004 Altima 2.5s. $3987 Call CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2007 350 Z. Local Trade. $14,987 CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2010 Cube $10,987 Call CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 SATURN 2006 ION 3. Runs & Drives., Wrecked left front. Bill of sales. $1000. Also have Chevy Cobalt Parts. Motors, trans, misc body parts. 770-519-3123 VOLVO 2007- C70 Hardtop Convertible. 38,900 miles. Excellent Condition. Leather, Original Owner, nonsmoker. always garaged. $17,400/obo. 770-536-8568 VW 1998 Jetta TDI, 5spd, blk/gray, 40mpg, 267k. New T- belt & W- pump. $1595/obo. 770-262-8200
Motorcycles GOLDWING 2003 Illusion blue, 49k, many extras. Exc Cond. $12,500 . 404-372-9042; 706-525-9042
CADILLAC 2011 CTS. Black Ice Metallic, leather, 3.6L, V6 $39,677 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200
Mobile Homes For Sale
Bsmt Apt. 1BR. $625 inclds water/ pwr. No pets/ smokers. 770-5402926 FREE RENT!!! 1 to 3 BR Glenn Cove Apts 770-536-0508
FLAGSTAFF 2010 Classic Super Lite 34Ft Travel Trailer, exc. cond., no pets, no smoking, towed about 500 miles, super slide with topperday night shades-sofa queen bed, also queen bed in bedroom, 2 La-Z-Boy chairs, 32” TV, outside gas grill, spare tire with carrier, electric jacks, electric awning, $21,900. ALSO, 16K Reese Fifth Wheel HITCH, like new, $350. 706-499-4331
CHEVY 2011 Malibu, 2.4L, 4 cyl., 32K, $15,750 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200
CADILLAC 2009 DTS Excellent Condition (UNDER 50K MILES) Fully Loaded Black on Black Leather/ Wood Grain Interior (Garage Kept) Great Deal $23,999 Call: 770-595-0318 Find It on Craigs List: http://atlanta. craigslist. org/eat/cto/ 3868800599.html BUICK 1994 Regal. 112k miles, 4dr, silver, new tires & A/C, $2400. 678-571-9089 BUICK 2008 Lucerne, $7787 CALL CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 CADILLAC 2004 DeVille DTS. Local trade $6987 CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 CHEVY 2006 Colorado, 125K $10,100 & 2010 Colbalt, 75K $9200 OBO, both one owner, good cond. Call 770-540-7213 CHRYSLER 1994 Lebaron. Cnvt. auto, V6, green/gray. New top. 157k. $1595/OBO. 770-262-8200 CHRYSLER 2008 PT Cruiser. Needs left 3/4 front end, $1500; I have front end. 770519-3123 FORD 2009 Mustang GT. 45th Anniversary. 5spd man, red, 14k, loaded. Senior lady owner. Exc Cond. $27,500. 706754-5514 OLDS 1999 Intrigue GLS. Leather, low miles. $3987 CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335
Import Cars
BMW 2006. 325i Gray, 3.0L, 6cyl, RWD Sedan. $14,899 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200
HARLEY DAVIDSON 1985 Shovel Head Sportster. 2061 miles, Asking $2900/ will negotiate 678-707-1389 HARLEY DAVIDSON 2007- Fat Boy Less than 2k miles, Asking $13,500 678-316-1171. HARLEY DAVIDSON 2008 Sportster. 883XL, chrome & blk. 2650mi. Like New! Lots of extras. 678-488-2521
Sport Utility Vehicles
CADILLAC 2010 SRX Leather, 3.0L, v6, FWD $31,891 MOSS ROBERSON
CHEVY 2002 Trailblazer, 4.2L, 6 cyl., auto, 164K, $5,891. MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200
HONDA 2009 CR-V. LX 2.4L, 4cyls, auto FWD SUV $15,455 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 CHEVY 2002 Suburban C-2500. 2WD, 8100 V8, Loaded. 51k, Like New! Trailer in package. 2002 Springdale Travel Trailer. 26’, one slide out. $18,000 for Both. 770-983-1683 FORD 2001 Explorer Sport TRAC, 4x4. $6987 CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 JEEP 1983 Grand Wagoneer - V8, 360eng AMC 1983 Concord.V6, 42k orig miles. Good motor. Best offers! 706968-3285 JEEP 2006 Wrangler New wheels and tires. Lift kit. $18,678 CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 MERCURY 2006 Mariner $10,987 Call CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2001 Path finder LE. Leather. $6987 CARRIAGE NISSAN 770-532-6335
Trucks HYUNDAI 2011 Sonata GLS, 2.3L, 4 cyl., 37K, $15,499 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200
CHEVY 1984. C-10. Silverado. Full size, V8, auto. $2500/Sell or Trade. 678-546-9184; 678-617-5560