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Early voting ends Friday for Nov. 4 races Total turnout for Tuesday election anticipated to be similar to mid-term cycle of 2010

Early voting for the Nov. 4 General Election wraps up on Friday, which is Halloween day, so traffic getting to and from early voting locations that afternoon could prove to be problematic.

That is why some voters are opting to enjoy the convenience of casting their ballot in advance – but in advance of Friday.

With TV and radio ads keeping the close statewide races at the forefront and candidates continuing to hammer home their campaign messages during debates and across-the-state appearances, the countdown to Election Day is a welcome relief for some.

Others are savoring the wait until Tuesday to head to the polls to experience Election Day balloting.

The race between incumbent Republican Gov. Nathan Deal, Democratic challenger Jason Carter and Libertarian Andrew Hunt has included debates which have given the

candidates an opportunity to try and parlay their poltical savvy into votes.

The Georgia U.S. Senate contest between Republican nominee David Perdue, Democratic candidate Michelle Nunn and Libertarian Amanda Swafford may be too close to call with just days remaining until Election Day. There are also other contested races on the ballot including that for State School Superintendent along with some statewide proposals.

In Jackson County, early voting is continuing at the Jackson County Administrative Building in Jefferson from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through tomorrow. Two satellite early voting sites are available – in the community room

of the Braselton Police & Municipal Court Building, located at 5040 Highway 53 in Braselton, and at Commerce Parks & Rec, the Commerce satellite location at 204 Carson St. On Election Day, the Jackson County Administrative Building will not be a polling place as each voter will have to go to their respective home precinct to cast a ballot.

Early voting for Barrow voters is being held at the Barrow County Administration Building at 233 E. Broad St., in Winder, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

In Hall County, early voting will be at the Hall County Board of Elections and Voter Registration office at 2875 Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Halloween happenings prompt plea for due care

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Festival weekend good for business

By FARAH BOHANNON

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It was a festival-filled weekend in Braselton.

The bi-annual Antique & Holiday Festival was hosted as well as the first Braselton Antique Festival for Charity on Davis Street. This new festival benefited Peace Place, a domestic violence program that assists survivors of family violence in Banks, Barrow and Jackson counties, and the tally of donations is still being tabulated at presstime.

The Braselton Antique & Holiday Festival had more than 150 booths that showcased a variety of items — home décor, antiques, jewelry, repurposed items, furniture, gourmet food and much more.

The Braselton Antique Festival for Charity included booths on the closed-off section of Davis Street with antiques, collectibles, vintage finds, repurposed items, jewelry and much more. This festival also included live entertainment from Grace, a young violin player, live music and square dancing.

Both were successful and brought a lot of shoppers to Braselton. Kristi McCook of Kristi’s Country Store said her store served more than 600 sandwiches over the weekend to break the spring festival tally. She is setting a target of 800 sandwiches for the next festival.

With the promise of beautiful weather, downtown Braselton was

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through Friday.

In Gwinnett County, the Voter Registration and Elections Main Office is at 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, in Lawrenceville where there will be balloting from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday. A number of other early voting locations are also available in Gwinnett County through Oct. 31.

Oct. 25 was an early Saturday voting option for voters, and early turnout to date finds election officials projecting that turnout numbers for the Nov. 4 election will be similar to the voter turnout from the 2010 mid-term elections.

Early voter turnout has this far been the highest in Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Henry counties.

Go to www.mvp.sos.ga.gov to verify your polling location, to get early voting site details or to view a copy of the sample ballot for the Nov. 4 election.

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The light from the lantern held by tour guide Donna Butler illuminates the faces of those on one of the Haints & Saints excursions into Woodbine Cemetery on Oct. 25.

Haunting history

Cemetery tour connects past with present

By FARAH BOHANNON

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The 2014 historic Haints and Saints Cemetery Tour was a huge success for the Crawford Long Museum.

Main Street Jefferson Department Head Beth Laughinghouse said that 300 tickets were sold for this year’s tours which greatly exceeds 2013’s numbers.

She said less than 250 were sold last year.

“We are so thrilled with our turnout this year,” said Laughinghouse. “Not only did we have 300 tickets sell, the entire process moved smoothly and efficiently.”

The cemetery tours took place Oct. 2425 with the Sunday afternoon tour cancelled due to lack of signups. Most likely, tour-goers preferred venturing into the darkness for their step back into history to get acquainted with some of Jefferson’s long-dead residents.

Tours began at the Crawford Long Museum where guests received their information booklets, souvenir bookmarks and tour lanyards and browsed through

the Long gallery to absorb as much information about Dr. Long as possible before the tour began. The tours went smoothly and did not bump into each other while navigating Woodbine Cemetery.

The tour guides — Donna Butler, Sherry Moore, Hilda Smith, Joshua Whitfield and David Wortham were dressed up in clothes from the 1800s and did a marvelous job of narrating the tour groups. They started each tour in the historic Pendergrass building where Dr. Long was introduced.

Dr. Long is now 199 years old and started out his introduction with a brief history about himself and how he achieved his medical doctor status — which was very different than the process of becoming a doctor in today’s times.

Long was the first doctor to discover and use anesthesia during surgical procedures and did so with a chemical called Ether. He realized that young hoodlums used it while partying and had no pain or

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Friday is Halloween and area law enforcement agencies are urging motorists to keep a keen eye out for excited, costumed youngsters who may run out into traffic while trick or treating.

A number of Halloween happenings can provide some safe alternatives to house-to-house trick or treating including: • Braselton Chiropractic and Fredrick’s Jewelry is issuing an invitation to enjoy some fall fun at Mulberry Walk Shopping Center starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. Enjoy hayrides, a dunking booth, cake walk, face painting and more fall fun as 14 businesses will be handing out candy for trick or treaters in costume.

• Mayfield Dairy Visitor Center in Braselton will be giving away orange sherbet Pop-ups to any child (ages 2-12) dressed up for Halloween between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday. You must be dressed up to receive a Pop-Up and mention the Facebook ad. Only one pop-up per child.

• The annual Jefferson Halloween Walk for costumed children 12 and under is on Friday from 4-6 p.m. in downtown Jefferson. There will be face painting, hay rides, treats and tricks.

In conjunction with Jefferson’s downtown walk, First Baptist Church of Jefferson is having a Trunk or Treat. The church will have several cars lined up with candy for kids. The church will also have hot dogs, the fixings, drinks and popcorn to all who come while supplies last. The time is from 4-6 p.m. All candy and food is free to the public.

Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the church parking lot while enjoying the downtown Jefferson Walk.

With Halloween so close, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office cautions residents, parents and others to be aware of sex offenders who live in and around their neighborhoods and encourage them to avoid those homes when taking their children and other youth trick or treating.

A list of registered sex offenders can be found on your county sheriff’s office website and at www.gbi.georgia.gov.

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Peace Place saving and improving lives for families

By Katie Griffin

For The Paper

Peace Place held the 14th annual Candlelight Vigil on Oct. 14 at The Tree House in Commerce. There were several Peace Place associates, Commerce City councilmen and police officers present.

“It’s assuring to know that here at Peace Place, we’re saving and improving lives every day,” said Dr. Nikki Tobias, executive director of Peace Place.

Tobias explained the seriousness of her job saying that they do a lot of good but there are still so many people who need help. Just in the month of September, Peace Place housed 1,200 bed nights. Georgia is the sixth highest state in the country for teen domestic violence and

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the past year, 70 lives were lost in the state of Georgia due to domestic violence.

“The Banks and Jackson county vigil is a beautiful and poignant way to honor the 70 people who lost their lives to domestic violence in Georgia over the last 12 months. This event raises awareness for domestic violence, for Peace Place and the services we provide, and for the seriousness and intensity of the violence people experience every day in their relationships,” said Tobias.

A candlelight vigil is also held in Barrow County as Peace Place serves the Piedmont Judicial Circuit and beyond.

Tobias stressed the importance of reaching out to friends, family or neighbors who are in a violent

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situation. She says that domestic violence does not discriminate in gender, socioeconomic status, age or race.

The guest speaker, DeLane Phillips, who is a survivor of domestic violence, described one night a while ago where she knew a decision had to be made. She had just called 911 and was waiting on an ambulance to arrive when her teenage daughter told her that she had a choice to make and, once she made it, there was no turning back.

Shortly after that is when Phillips called Peace Place. She and her daughter were given a safe place to stay.

“I knew it was ultimately up to me. I was tired of fighting the same old war. And looking back, it feels

really good to not be weighted down and not be fearful and insecure,” said Phillip, who explained how she grew up in Maysville and was taught how a southern woman was supposed to behave. They are supposed to be quiet and calm and obedient. She tried to maintain that image while in an abusive relationship and it was that expectation that kept her there for so long.

Phillips said there was a saying from her childhood that stayed in the back of her mind for many years: “keep it in the family,” meaning that the family’s problems did not need to be told or spoken about because it was private. Feeling isolated and not allowed to ask

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packed full of shoppers, both local and out-of-towners. With Christmas on the way, it was a perfect opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping. Shoppers also searched for home décor and even splurged on a few items for themselves. Several of them mentioned that they did not feel guilty about indulging because they felt good about supporting local businesses.

Danielle Doughtie, a shopper from Gainesville, attended both festivals with her husband, mother and 2-yearold daughter. While her husband was on child duty, Doughtie and her mother scoped out the jewelry and home décor booths such as RMG Designs, LAVNDR and the booths with large furniture pieces. Doughtie and her family said that there was a large variety of booths with a lot to choose from, and they also enjoyed the jerk chicken. Their toddler, Gabby, particularly enjoyed the gourmet ice cream from the ice cream trailer.

“There were so many booths, which led to a really fun shopping experience,” said Doughtie. “I like having a wide variety of booths to look through to weigh my options. My mother picked out a few pieces of beautiful jewelry that she has already worn several times.

I almost bought a restored dining room set, but we really did not need it. Even if I did not buy something, the unique pieces from each vendor gave me great ideas for home décor and much more.”

There were so many booths, which led to a really fun shopping experience.

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Doughtie offered a few tips for smart shopping at a festival because she is a frequent festival-goer who loves to support local businesses. She enjoys getting to know the business owners she buys from because it makes her shopping experience much more personal.

“I like buying unique items that can really only be found through local businesses,” said Doughtie. “I do not have anything against mass produced items, I just really like the beauty of local things.”

Doughtie also said she believes that attending a festival on the final day is a useful tip because some vendors are more likely to offer discounts. She did not encounter any in Braselton this weekend, but has experienced this before at other festivals.

Kristina Galbaugh of Jefferson said she thoroughly enjoyed her time shopping for Christmas presents for her family and friends and hit the jackpot with handmade ornaments, Christmas decorations and more. She said she only has a few things left to buy since a huge chunk of her shopping was completed at the two Braselton festivals that occurred simultaneously this past weekend. She also enjoyed supporting local businesses.

“I enjoyed both of the Braselton antique festivals because most everything was handmade,” said Galbaugh.

“There is a lot of thought put into handmade items, and you cannot find that at a regular store.”

After finding the perfect gifts for her loved ones, Galbaugh treated herself to something that she can use in her new place — a framed Scrabble board with letter tiles that she plans to glue onto the board. This piece will hang on the wall in her apartment. She also enjoyed the jerk chicken booth and said the delicious aromas lured her in.

Galbaugh also offered a few tips that she caught onto while shopping at the festivals—look around for similar items to check for the best price. She also said that several of the vendors she visited specifically told her to not look at the price and bargained with her. Galbaugh

said the festivals in Braselton were perfect for holiday items and décor for a new home.

Braselton Downtown Development Director Amy Pinnell worked at an information booth sporadically throughout the weekend, and had gracious volunteers who worked there when she was not there. On Friday afternoon, when the festivals were in full swing, Pinnell said she was excited for another busy weekend in Braselton. She said that they gave shoppers a large selection and also mentioned that checking back during the final hours on Sunday would possibly be a good time to check for discounted items.

The festival-goers also made their way into storefront businesses which include sponsors of the two festivals and others. For example, 2 Ladies in the Attic had a busy booth and the storefront in the newly renovated Braselton Brothers Store complex also enjoyed an extra wave of shopping and dining activity.

“What a fabulously successful weekend! Beautiful weather and The Braselton Antique and Holiday Festival! Over 200 fresh cut deli sandwiches this weekend, dozens of fresh baked cinnamon rolls, gourmet cupcakes and cookies!

“Thanks to all of our “taste testers” for your overwhelming approval of the fresh-baked pepperoni cheese rolls made with Troyer brand meat and cheese… By Saturday, they will be a permanent menu item,” said 2 Ladies in the Attic on Facebook.

Located next door to 2 Ladies, Naked South Boutique opened its doors to welcome those in town for the festival.

Pinnell said, in addition to supporting the festival vendors, it is also important to support local small businesses yearround so they can keep supporting the Braselton festivals that happen throughout the year. Next up is the Celebrate the Holidays in Braselton Festival and Parade on Saturday, Nov. 15, with Victorian Christmas as this year’s theme. The preceding Saturday, the annual lighting of the tree will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Nov. 8, followed by a Movie Under the Stars in Braselton Park.

Capital plans detailed by town

By FARAH BOHANNON

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The Town of Braselton has issued a capital improvement element that lists detailed projects that will be carried out between 2014 and 2018. The projects will take place under the following categories — general government, public equipment, transportation, downtown beautification/revitalization, greenspace/recreation projects, as well as water and sewer.

The general government projects included a police firing range, which is completed and being used regularly, as well as a planning and utility building and a debt service for the police department and library. A design for additional library space is slated for 2017 an is estimated to cost $50,000.

Total cost for general public equipment of $280,000 includes vehicles and other needed tools for the police department as well as the installed software placed in each vehicle.

As for transportation — more specifically, highways, thoroughfares and other transportation systems, projects on the agenda include utility relocation for road projects, addressing transportation maintenance and drainage needs in the town on an “as needed” basis, the Braselton Parkway extension west and the Highway 53 widening and signalization project. These projects total $2,250,000 with the completed Highway 124 realignment of Highway 53 project.

Downtown beautification/revitalization includes a pedestrian-friendly zone and the Town Green complete with amphitheater landscapes of major intersections.

The renovation of the Braselton Brothers Store and the LifePath are included in this category as well, bringing the estimated total to $5.5 million.

A $475,000 anticipated expenditure includes completed construction of Riverwalk Phase I from Highway 211 to Liberty Church Road, construction of Riverwalk Phase II from Liberty Church Road to a point beyond S.R. 324 as well as a 71-acre park. The second Riverwalk Phase is slated for 2016 into 2017 while the park’s construction will take place in 2015 into 2016.

There are several water and sewer projects slated up until 2018 with a total of $5,589,150 and a water/sewer debt service cost of $13,100,000. Equipment costs in this category total $235,000 while the storm sewer project totals $85,980.

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for help increased the stress and anxiety she felt about her home life and is what eventually drove her to change the “old” ways of dealing with things. She says she broke the cycle of “keeping it in the family” and, by doing so, saved her daughter’s life.

“Through the Peace Place program, I can declare that I’m a fighter and my kids are fighters. I’m a survivor and I did win the war,” said Phillips.

After Phillips spoke, her daughter, Rachel Phillips sang a song she wrote entitled “I Don’t Need You.” As Rachel strummed the guitar and sang, her talent, her determination and her fighter spirit were obvious to everyone. Hearing just a portion of a 16-year-old’s story through song was not only inspiring, but humbling. She truly has lived beyond her years and is stronger for it. God’s love and mercy are beyond evident in her life.

Commerce Mayor Pro tem Keith Burchett read the proclamation October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and will be encouraged throughout the city.

“I don’t think people realize how often domestic violence happens. I would like to thank Peace Place.

You are a vital part of victim recovery and we are glad you’re here and we appreciate the work you do,” said Burchett.

The candlelight vigil then took place. Investigator Charlie Timms from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department read the names of the 70 victims and a bell was rung after each name. The closing remarks were given

by Donna Jackson, outreach and legal advocate for Banks and Jackson County. She thanked everyone for coming and read a meaningful poem sent to her from a Jefferson High School student.

“These 70 people are important. They speak volumes. There are thousands out there who are hurting, but we make a difference to the ones we work with. We help them find love, compassion and understanding.

Every one of us can help victims become thrivers,” said Jackson.

“I believe that education and support are the best prevention methods. When people know the signs of healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationships they are better able to notice them in their own

In the past year, 70 lives were lost in Georgia due to domestic violence.

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Phillips lives. This information, tied with knowing the resources available in the community can help someone to reach out for help and to know they are not alone,” said Tobias.

Peace Place offers a 24hour crisis hotline to provide information about local resources and to listen. They explain that the caller’s participation in any of their services is completely confidential. Peace Place works with women, children and men who are experiencing domestic violence and need support. They have a 15-bed shelter and offer court accompaniment.

Peace Place hosted the grand reopening of the Peace Place Thrift Store on Oct. 23.

The store is located at the intersection of Highways 82 and 129 in Jefferson. All of the proceeds from the Thrift Store support the activities of the shelter and our transitional housing program.

For more information, visit peaceplaceinc.org or call Nikki Tobias at 770-3073633 ext. 206.

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Red Ribbon Week marked

Sweet rewards being offered Braselton Family Dentistry partners with Toppinz and Operation Gratitude

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It is officially Red Ribbon Week in schools throughout the nation. It is a very special week that encourages children to say “no” to drugs. Each year, there is a different theme, and 2014 marks the year of “Love Yourself, Be Drug Free.”

Jackson County Schools Farah Bohannon The Paper have fully embraced Red At Jefferson Academy on Tuesday, the Red Ribbon Week Ribbon Week and have theme was hat day for the phrase “put a cap on drugs.” been celebrating by participating in dress-up days to get the students excited Another important Week because it promotes to say “no” to drugs. This component of Red Rib- good choices and allows the is an important week na- bon week is the signing students to see the success tionwide because children of the pledge. The pledge they can achieve without who are uneducated about states that as parents and using drugs. drugs and the harmful ef- citizens, talking to children “I think Red Ribbon fects of them can easily be about the dangers of drug week sets an attitude for tricked into using or trying abuse is important, clear students and people in them. rules will be set regarding the community that using The Red Ribbon cam- not using drugs, setting a drugs is not a wise choice,” paign started after the mur- good example by not us- said Johnson. “Drugs take der of DEA Agent Enrique ing drugs in front of said away opportunities and we Camarena when angered children is crucial, parents want to show our students parents and youth in com- and citizens will monitor that we do not want them munities across the nation children’s behaviors, and to be a hindrance to their began wearing red ribbons encouraging other adults dreams and goals. On the as a symbol of their com- to keep children safe from final day of Red Ribbon mitment to raise aware- drugs is important as well. week, the students will ness of the killing and de- When schools sign the Red dress up as who they want struction cause by drugs in Ribbon pledge, they vow to be when they grow up, America. It has exploded to keep these five rules in so I believe that will show since then and schools cele- mind to protect children them what they can be if brate each year for a week from drugs and all of the they do not choose drugs.” during the fall season. It is a dangers that come with Johnson and the WJIS great way to teach children them. staff will share with their how to handle drug-related West Jackson Interme- students that drugs will get situations they might find diate School (WJIS) Prin- in the way of success and themselves in, no matter cipal Troy Johnson enjoys how important it is to avoid what type of lifestyle they celebrating Red Ribbon them. live.

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BRASELTON – Dr. Melina Johnson, owner of Braselton Family Dentistry, has partnered with Braselton’s Toppinz Frozen Yogurt for a special Halloween treat — and it is not more candy.

From 3-5:30 p.m., Johnson and her staff will accept one pound of unopened and uneaten Halloween candy on Monday, Nov. 3, from children who participated in trick-or-treat activities on the previous Friday evening.

The reason Johnson says she is participating in the “trick o’ treat” tradeout is to provide overseas troops with a special candy package and keep Jackson County’s children from eating a massive amount of sugary candy. The candy will be shipped to troops overseas via Operation Gratitude, an organization that sends them various care packages.

The incentive for the trick-or-treaters is a trade-in — one pound of candy for a coupon for a free frozen yogurt cup at Toppinz.

Braselton Family Dentistry will accept candy from 3-5:30 p.m. on Nov. 3, which is a convenient after school time.

“I have always wanted to participate in something like this because it benefits so many different people,” said Johnson. “It benefits our troops and the children who are not eating all the candy.”

For more information, visit Braselton Family Dentistry on Facebook or call 706654-2492.

Newell Orthodontics supports troops overseas with Halloween candy give back JEFFERSON – Newell Orthodontics Announces its fourth annual Halloween Candy Give Back.

October is National Orthodontic Health Month, and in an effort to promote a healthy Halloween, Newell Orthodontics is encouraging trick-or-treaters to bring in their excess candy to donate to American troops overseas through a partnership with Operation Grati-

tude.

“We all love trick-or-treating, “ says Dr. Bill Newell, “but too many sweets can contribute to tooth decay. We encourage our patients and friends to enjoy their trick-or-treating candy in moderation and donate their excess candy to our troops serving overseas.”

For the fourth year in a row, the Newell Orthodontics Team has decided to partner with Operation Gratitude, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-based organization, to provide candy for their Holiday Care Packages.

In exchange for donating excess candy, everyone who participates in the Newell Orthodontics Halloween Candy Give Back will receive 1 entry for every 1 pound of candy donated into a drawing for a $50 gift card.

Candy for the Halloween Candy Give Back may be brought to Newell Orthodontics at 1681 Old Pendergrass Road, Suite 195, in Jefferson, next to the Jefferson Kroger on the Damon Gauss Bypass, during regular business hours from Nov. 3-6.

Dr. Bill Newell is a board-certified orthodontist and provider of Invisalign and the Damon System in the Jefferson area. Call Newell Orthodontics at 706-387-0122 or visit online at www.newellorthodontics.com.

Howell Orthodontics hosting 6th annual Halloween Sweet Swap JEFFERSON – Howell Orthodontics is hosting its sixth annual Halloween Sweet Swap from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. during the first week of November on Monday through Thursday, Nov. 3-6.

To promote a safe and healthy Halloween, anyone can bring their hard and sticky candy to Howell Orthodontics and swap that candy for a Hershey’s chocolate bar. In addition for any pound of candy collected, Howell Orthodontics will donate $50 – up to $1,000 – to Young Life, an outreach ministry for high school students. Learn more about the organization at www.younglife.org Howell Orthodontics is located at 2614 Business Highway 129 North in Jefferson.

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CHURCH NEWs First Baptist Church of Jefferson will host Men’s First and Goal from 6:15-7:15 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, and Justin Safley, John Penn and John White will make a presentation about the March 2015 mission trip to the Appalachia region of Kentucky which FBC Jefferson will take. The men will share about their recent preliminary factfinding trip. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will Church will host Prime Timers Bingo and lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall on Friday, Oct. 31.

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First Sunday Communion Service will be at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2. A Women of Faith meeting will be held at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Dinner is at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, followed by Bible study in the fellowship hall at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, Nov. 15, a fundraiser for Pastor Marvin Mason’s mission trip will be held at 11 a.m.

Nancy Little is hosting a combined Pampered Chef and Origami Owl Jewelry party with 15 percent of the proceeds going toward the mission trip. If you can’t attend but would like to place an order to assist with the fundraising effort for the

February 2015 mission trip in conjunction with Bahamas Methodist Habitat, contact the church at 706-654-1422 or browse the websites and purchase directly online.

Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., and Bell Avenue behind City Square. Contact Pastor Marvin Mason at 706-654-1422. sss White Plains Baptist Church would like to invite everyone to its first Hog Wild For Jesus Car and Bike Show from 2-6 p.m. on Nov. 1. The show is being planned as an annual event. A whole hog will be cooked for all to enjoy. The car and bike show entry is free and plaques will be awarded

in several categories including Best of Show.

Drawings for prizes are planned each hour and there will be live music, a moonwalk and hayrides.

Everything is free. “We hope you will join us for this fun filled day in Jesus,” said Pastor Cary Pittman.

For more information, contact the church office at 706-367-5650. White Plains Baptist Church is located at 3650 Highway 124 W., in Jefferson between Hoschton and Jefferson. sss

Born Jan. 27, 1954, in Twin Falls, Idaho, he was a son of the late Mac and Virginia McCracken. He was a 1972 graduate of Berkmar High School in Lilburn, where he was an accomplished multisport athlete. He worked in many facets of the construction industry, his most recent employment being with Baldwin County Parks and Recreation. He was a member of New Prospect United Methodist Church. He was an avid Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs football fan.

A celebration of life service was held Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Fish officiating and Tony Powell delivering the eulogy. Memorial donations may be made to the Gwinnett County Fire Benevolent Fund, 408 Hurricane Shoals Road NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014

A funeral service was held Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers were Kaleb McDaniel, Clay Brantley, Lindsey Greeson, Mike Patrick, Keith McElroy and David Ridgeway.

Memorials may be made to The Bethlehem First United Methodist Church, 709 Christmas Ave., Bethlehem, GA 30620.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014

New Beginnings Pentecostal Outreach will present a Nov. 7 benefit concert for Tony Churchill, lead vocalist for Crystal River. Churchill has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkins’

Lymphoma. The concert, which will feature The Willing Workers and the New Beginnings Worship Team, will begin at 7 p.m. at New Beginnings Pentecostal Outreach, located at 267 Harold Phillips Road in Jefferson.

For more information, call Pastor Wayne Morris at 770-540-7828. sss Fall is here, so come get your pumpkins at The Springs Pumpkin Patch. The Patch is open weekdays from 2-8 p.m., from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and from noon to 8 p.m. on Sundays. The Springs is located at 6553 Spout Springs Road, in front of Flowery Branch High School. Proceeds benefit single parent and foster families in the area,

as well as Hall Family Promise. sss The Church of Hoschton is hosting Bible study for ladies in the community on the third Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the classroom at the rear of the church building.

Call the church office at 706-654-8415 or Pastor Cory Sexton at 678234-9408. The church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton. sss A women’s study group is now meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Arbor Pointe Church to read and study Lysa TerKeurst’s book “The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of See CHURCH NEWS, 5A

OBITUARIES Suzanne McIntire Booker

Died Oct. 21, 2014 Suzanne McIntire Booker, 62 of Buford, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, following a battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel with Scott Harp, minister at Buford Church of Christ, officiating. Interment followed at Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Gwinnett County School System Relay For Life.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Booker; children, Erica Whitmore and husband Roy, Brownville, N.Y., and Ryan Holloway of Oakwood; grandsons, Troy Whitmore and Aidan Holloway; brothers, Alex McIntire and wife Nora of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Scott McIntire and wife Debbie of Portage, Ind.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Henry and Elizabeth Ann McIntire. She was a native of Knoxville, Tenn., and had lived in the Atlanta area the past 20 years. She was employed with the Gwinnett County School System as a para-professional in the Special Education department at North Gwinnett High School. Suzanne was a member of the Buford Church of Christ.

Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014

Carol Brewer

Died Oct. 21, 2014 Carolyn “Carol” Brewer, 67, of Statham, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014.

She was a member of Bethlehem First United Methodist Church. She was a secretary for Bioniche Animal Health. She was a former member of the Athens Moose Lodge #767. She met everybody with a smile and fought a valiant and brave battle with cancer for four years. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Frankie Richardson Holland; and a brother, Jerry Holland.

Survivors include her husband, Jim Brewer of Statham; sons, Brian Bone (Renee) of Roanoke, Va., and Mark Bone (Lori) of Athens; stepsons, Michael Brewer (Lara) of Jackson and Christopher Brewer (Kimberly) of Winterville; brother, Kenneth Holland of Jefferson; an six grandchildren.

A memorial service was

held Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, at the Bethlehem First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Debbie Huckabee officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014

Bruce Wayne Butler

Died Oct. 22, 2014 Bruce Wayne Butler, 60, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014.

Born in Fulton County, he was a son of the late G.A. Butler and Mary Hayes Butler.

He served in the U.S. Army and was retired from Yellow Freight.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Tiffany and Warren Brown and Brittany and Derek Harrington, all of Canton; brother, Mike Butler of Loganville; sister, and brotherin-law, Judy and Tim Gilstrap of Commerce; sister, Susan Morgan of Braselton; and grandchildren, Makayala Quinn Brown and John Robert Harrington.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Wounded Warriors.

Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014

Wayne Morgan Cribb

Died Oct. 23, 214 Wayne Morgan Cribb, 75, of Albany, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014.

Arrangements are being handled by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

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Mike McCracken

Died Oct. 21, 2014 Vernon Russell “Mike” McCracken Jr., 60, of Buford, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Cathy Hughes McCracken; children, Russell and Tabatha McCracken of Buford and Allison McCracken and Butch Best of Winder; grandchildren, Cameron Best and Keelin McCracken; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and Jim Scrogham of Lawrenceville, Cindy and Wayne Tingle of Loganville and Kathie and Andy Garmon of Lilburn; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Kathryn Powell Hughes of Buford; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John Jr., and Donna Hughes of Buford; and nieces; nephews; aunts; uncles; and cousins.

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Hoyt McDaniel

Died Oct. 21, 2014 Hoyt McDaniel, 57, of Winder, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014.

A native of Barrow County, he was preceded by his stepfather, Ike Gregg; and nephew, Cody Brantley.

He was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and served as the media manager at Bethlehem First United Methodist Church.

He was the owner of McDaniel Cabinets.

Survivors include his mother, Drucilla Gregg of Winder; sister, Susan (Bernard) Brantley of Winder; brother, Phil (Kathy) McDaniel of Auburn; nephews, Clay Brantley and Kaleb McDaniel; niece, Kristen McDaniel; great-niece, Ayla Brantley; and great-nephew, Kap McDaniel.

Sheryl Lynn Palmer

Died Oct. 25, 214 Sheryl Lynn Palmer, 60, of Winder, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, Oct.28, 2014, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014

Sara Nell Carder Stewart

Died Oct. 27, 2014 Sara Nell Carder Stewart, 91, of Jefferson, died Monday, Oct.27, 2014.

Born in Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Elisha and Ora Jane Garrett Carder. Mrs. Stewart was a homemaker and a member of the Commerce Church of God. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel Woodrow Stewart; son, Roy Stewart; sisters, Narcy Griffin, Merdelle Looney; and brothers, Lammie and Lawrence Carder.

Survivors include her daughter, Jane Stewart (Howard) Willis of Jefferson; grandchildren, Ray (Danielle) Pursley, Cocoa Beach, Fla., Johnny (Lori) Pursley of Jefferson, David (Jillian) Pursley of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Kenneth (Carolyn)

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Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Shelton and the Rev. Lee Hunter officiating.

The burial will follow in the Jackson Memorial Park with Johnny Pursley, David Pursley, Alijah Pursley, Clay Pursley, Roger Hill and Linward Carder honored as pallbearers.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014

Lois Ricker Suttles

Died Oct. 24, 2014 Lois Ricker Suttles, 90, of Winder, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2014.

She was a member of Harmony Grove United Methodist Church in Auburn. She was preceded in death by her Suttles father, Clarence Ricker; mother, Mary Loven Ricker; brother, John Edward Ricker; and granddaughter, Angel Dawn Knight.

Survivors include her son, Ronald Suttles; daughters, Gail (Billy) Knight of Dacula and Janice (David) Johnson of Monroe; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at Harmony Grove United Methodist Church in Auburn with the Rev. Joe Romigh of-

ficiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014

James Marshall Wood

Died Oct. 24, 3014 James Marshall Wood, 73, of Martin, formerly of Jefferson, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2014.

Born in Jefferson, he was a son of the late James Frank and Reba Huntsinger Wood. Mr. Wood retired as a supervisor from the textile industry and loved hunting, fishing and gardening. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Kay Underwood.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Farrell Wilkins and the Rev. David Wilkins officiating.

Interment followed in Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. Grandsons honored as pallbearers were James Wood Jr., Travis Gilliam, David Webb, Christopher Wood, Seth Wood, Cody Gee and Reid Gee. Survivors include his wife, Jean Berryman Wood of Martin; son, James L. Wood and his wife Tammy of Martin; daughter, Susan Wood Gee of Martin; son, Bryan Thomas Wood of Jefferson; brother, Larry Wood of Albany; sister, Judy Tate of Jefferson; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.

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Continued from 1A recollection of what happened when falling down from being so loopy, so it sparked an idea in his mind — surgery. In the mid-1800’s, surgery was rarely performed due to lack of pain management and other dangers, which led to a variety of complications. People did not agree to surgery unless it was a very serious emergency. The first successful surgery he performed was a cyst removal from a young man who woke up after the procedure with no pain and no recollection of what happened. In fact, as he woke up from the procedure, he said “when will you start the surgery?” Long was also successful when he opened and ran a pharmacy in Athens and was the last pharmacy in the state to run out of medicine during the war. He died at age 62 moments after delivering a healthy baby girl to unknown causes. Garrison re-enacted Long perfectly — everything from the famous facial hair, long coat to the southern drawl.

The tour guides then led their groups down the street to discuss the history behind the historic Harrison Hotel, Ethridge House, Bell House, and Christian Church. The Harrison Hotel no longer exists, but there was a framed photo for guests to view while the tour guides narrated.

The first stop once the tour guides entered Woodbine Cemetery was a visit with Lurline Collier portrayed by Christine Dalton. Dalton’s southern drawl was nothing short of accurate as she described all of the things that Collier did during her time in Jefferson. She was the first female deputy in Jackson County history with her father as the sheriff and was also a former head of the home demonstration

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Arbor Pointe Church is located in the Towne Center Plaza at 115 Towne Center Parkway, Hoschton. For more information, visit www. arborpointe.org or email admin@arborpointe.org. sss New Community Church = Loving God, Loving People. Come learn how you can be one of the UNSTOPPABLE FORCE at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. With Pastors Mike McGuire and Joey Durmire, the congregation is currently meeting in the chapel of Lawson Funeral Home, located at 4532 Highway 53 in Hoschton. Contact the church office at 706658-0300 . sss A new worship series at Arbor Pointe Church is Parables: Rediscovering the stories of Christ. This new series will cover some of the best-known stories that Jesus himself told to illustrate the nature of God. These stories meet us where we are and invite us to know God better. You’re invited to (re)discover these stories at Arbor Pointe Church every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school and a youth class are offered at 9:15 a.m.; Children’s Sunday school is offered through fifth grade as a part of the worship time. Visit Arbor Pointe on the web at www.arborpointe.org, like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter (@ ImperfectAPC). sss First Baptist Church is having a Trunk or Treat during the Jefferson’s downtown walk on Oct.

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Among the characters on the tour was Miss Lurline Coller was portrayed by Christine Dalton (above; Matthew Cheatham portrayed Alexander McCoy (top, R); and Dr. John Jackson portrayed James Mauldin (lower, R). See more scenes at ClickThePaper.com program in Georgia as well as a long civic and church leader in Jackson County.

Collier was a busy and involved woman. In fact, she was so busy that she never married or had children. She lived from 1893-1986. Collier was also an avid seamstress and enjoyed making hats for people of all ages and she was a teacher — what did she not do?

The next visitor was Gustavus James Nash Wilson portrayed by native Jackson County resident Tommy Benton. Wilson was always known as “the general” but never actually served as a general in the war. He came close, but never made it. Wilson was born during a time where good schools were sparse, but that did not stop him from studying late into the night after a day’s work.

In fact, he studied so hard and made so many strides that he was asked to teach at a school in Commerce at the early age of 13. He lived from 1827-1909. This was an accurate role for Benton because he has worked in the Jackson County education system for thirty years. All of the talk about teaching and education came easy for him as he

portrayed Gustavus James Nash Wilson.

Matthew Cheatham, an 8th grader from East Jackson Middle School was the next visitor who portrayed Alexander McCoy, a nine year-old boy who died from typhoid fever. McCoy’s character was that of a typical school-aged boy — hunting for panthers and bears as well as being rowdy and participating in activities that are generally not parent approved. McCoy’s character discussed jumping out of trains, throwing spit wads off of the top balcony of his aunt’s Harrison Hotel and simply being loud and rambunctious. In his too-short life, McCoy seemed to pack it full of fun and games before he fell ill. He lived from 1879-1887.

Dr. John Jackson, who played James Mauldin, was next. Mauldin was an illiterate blacksmith who eventually did great things, but did not receive appropriate recognition for his efforts— he fought a great fight in the war and his children were successful. In the wise words of Mauldin, “I fought a great fight and my children were successful. That is not bad

for an illiterate blacksmith.”

The last visitor on the tour was Jani Taylor who played Mary Jane Merck Patrick, a Civil War widow. Patrick was dressed from head to toe in black, which was mandatory for widows during the 1800’s. Widows were expected to wear black, even black undergarments, for at least one year or longer. Patrick said she always wore black after her husband was taken from her. Patrick had five children, but only three survived into adulthood. She was very poor, but she made life happen while she cared for her children.

“We hopped from one family member to another as our place to live,” said Patrick.

Patrick read a heartfelt letter from her husband while he was stationed in Virginia, which described how homesick he was for home and his family. Patrick’s character portrayed a Civil War widow perfectly and gave the tour groups a perfect picture of what life was like during this trying time.

The tour concluded with a gathering at Cream & Shuga coffee shop for complimentary coffee, cider and

31. The church will have several cars lined up with candy for kids. The church will also have hot dogs, the fixings, drinks and popcorn to all who come while supplies last. The time is from 4-6 p.m. All candy and food is free to the public. Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the church parking lot while enjoying the downtown Jefferson Walk. sss White Plains Baptist Church would like to invite everyone to its first Hog Wild For Jesus Car and Bike Show from 2-6 p.m. on Nov. 1. The show is being planned as an annual event. A whole hog will be cooked for all to enjoy. The car and bike show entry is free and plaques will be awarded in several categories including Best of Show.

Drawings for prizes are planned each hour and there will be live music, a moonwalk and hayrides.

Everything is free. “We hope you will join us for this fun filled day in Jesus,” said Pastor Cary Pittman.

For more information,

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Laughinghouse said that the Haints and Saints Cemetery Tour would not have been possible without the sponsors—AGM Real Estate LLC, Anesthesia Associates of Gainesville LLC, Crawford W. Long Pharmacy, Cream & Shuga, Ferranti’s Cakery, Four Columns Salon, Joel Harbin Allstate Insurance, Harvey & McCormack Attorney’s at Law, Howell Orthodontics, Jackson & Coker, Jackson EMC, Jefferson Fitness, Jefferson Premier Dental, Jefferson Tire & Battery, Johnson Marlowe LLP, Malone Plumbing, Newell Orthodontics, Polished Chic, PrissEllie’s Gifts & Décor,

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The Haints and Saints Cemetery Tour will not take place next year due to Dr. Long’s 200th birthday.

Laughinghouse says that there will be a huge celebration next year for this special milestone with a Law & Order theme.

Dr. Long’s birthday is Nov. 1 and, next week in celebration, a cupcake will be enjoyed with each paid admission to the museum.

Stay tuned for more information by keeping updated on the Crawford W. Long Museum’s website and Facebook page.

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Take a Ga. agritourism trip this fall This may very well be one of the most glorious starts of a fall season. The weather has been beautiful with crystal-clear skies.

Among the great attractions of the fall are the various forms of agritourism, a term used to describe a getaway to a place that dabbles in some kind of agriculture.

These wonderful places have everything from pumpkins to apples. A number of corn mazes are available for those who enjoy getting lost in a cornfield.

This agritourism business is a big deal. The Georgia Department of Agriculture has used its Georgia Grown branding to include many of the agritourism venues.

You can pick your own fruits and vegetables in season at some places. At several others, you can get pumpkins from the field.

Among those is Burt’s Pumpkin Farm in Dawson County.

The agritourism list includes wineries for the grown-ups and farms where children can see the animals that produce everything from milk to wool.

I was born in the city, but both of my parents had rural roots. They often took us to the country to enjoy it.

I remember swimming in the creek near Papa Stone’s house. I also remember going on a buggy ride with Uncle Ike and his horse, Sunday.

Down the road from Papa’s house, Mrs. Velma Breedlove was known as one of the best cooks in that part of the county. A part of me can still remember the smell of good food, much of it from her garden, cooking in her kitchen.

This Georgia Grown thing is a modern-marketing concept and a throwback to a simpler time when fresh vegetables and fruits were an everyday part of life.

Recently, I stopped by Jaemor Farms in Alto on a weekday. A busload of folks from a church in South Carolina was loading up on apples and other seasonal foods. They also were en-

Harris Blackwood joying fresh ice cream and homemade fried fruit pies.

The farm store has become one of Hall County’s top tourist attractions.

The agritourism idea is year-round. In a few weeks, a number of Georgia growers will offer cut-your-own Christmas trees. Some of them offer extras such as hayrides and hot cider. The Kinsey Family Farm and Bottoms Tree Farm in Forsyth County are among my favorites.

I think the whole notion of enjoying the outdoors during this wonderful season is a great one.

Agritourism gives you a ton of choices, from places a few minutes away to places that might be in a part of the state you’ve never visited but should.

The agriculture folks have a website at www. georgiagrown.com that lists all of the program’s participants. They offer everything from dairy products to meats and produce. A locator map will find Georgia Grown participants near your house or near a place you might be going.

I’m rather excited our young people are getting to learn firsthand that food does not come from the back room of the grocery store and that a lot of hard work goes into products uniquely grown in our state.

The people who grow products in Georgia are glad to see you whether you are 8 or 80 years old.

For some, it will be a totally new experience. For others, it will be a reunion with a pursuit that is our state’s largest industry and vital to our future.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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Everything works out if you let it A friend of mine, long embroiled in upsets, distractions, problems and tribulations, called one day to announce happily that she was learning to “let things roll right off my back.”

“Really?” I asked. “And, how is that?”

She explained that her accountant had called to discuss a tax return, due that day after a couple of extensions and told her that she owed $15,000.

There was a silent pause.

Then she asked, “How can that be? We spent more money than we made last year.”

I like that logic. If you spent it and don’t have, how can you pay it?

Her accountant pressed on. “You owe it. Do you want to pay it today with the return?”

Lightly, she replied, “No, I don’t believe so. Just set up payments.”

She was delighted with herself. “See? I didn’t get stressed. I’m learning.”

Yes, she is. That is the gift of enough trials — you either break-down or learn to cope. But when you get old enough to be wise enough, you realize that everything

Ronda Rich works out, if you let it.

Many of the things that are breaking our backs today won’t be remembered on down the road.

If I could go back in time and give the younger me one piece of advice, it would be this: “Minimize the drama. Step over a disappointment and move onward to a new opportunity.”

Heaven knows that during my earlier years, I wore out my poor mama with all my extreme upset over things I can no longer remember. I can promise you this, though: Some of the biggest sob-producing moments were the result of a pimple that arose at the wrong time or a haircut gone wrong.

Oh, if all of my life’s problems could have been of such little consequence.

When I was a sponsor’s publicist on the NASCAR circuit, I had the great

pleasure of working with Mark Martin, who became a cherished friend. He was a joy. Always willing to do whatever it took for the good of the sponsor or to help others. Once, when we were doing a Winner’s Circle commitment for NASCAR, I convinced Mark to take a helicopter from San Francisco to Sacramento for an appearance. Mark, his lovely wife Arlene, and I climbed abroad and flew up for the luncheon. When we got back to the softball field where the helicopter was suppose to be waiting, the pilot had left us highand-dry when he got a call from film producer George Lucas to pick him up.

Arlene and I sat in the back of the car, both of us fuming while we waited for another helicopter to arrive from San Francisco. The star? He sat in the front seat, laughing, completely entertained by the situation.

There is a moment in time with Mark that I shall never forget. We had led the championship race for months but lost it in the second race from the end.

We entered Atlanta, trailing Dale Earnhardt by six points. The pressure was in-

tense. The media crowded around. Mark desperately wanted that championship but stayed cool.

In the midst of the race, a caution came out and everyone pitted. In front of our stall was Bill Elliott’s.

While Mark was in the pit, a car lost control, came spinning down pit road, slammed against Bill’s car and smashed his rear tire changer Mike Rich. We watched in horror. Mark saw everything from the driver’s seat. I watched as Mike’s headset soared 20 feet in the air. We knew he could not live.

When the race ended, I was the first to Mark’s car. Earnhardt had won.

He climbed out of the car, tears stinging his eyes and whispered quietly, “What’s a championship?”

What had mattered most a few hours before no longer matter after what we had witnessed.

Drama is only as big as you make it.

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Some timely Halloween safety suggestions JACKSON COUNTY The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Janis Mangum offers these suggestions for staying safe while trick or treating: • Never, ever go into a stranger’s house or even ring their door for treats unless your parents are with you and say that it’s OK. There are some people in life that aren’t very nice to kids and you have to be careful. Always make sure that your mom or dad is within sight when you go out trick-or-treating.

• Be careful when you cross a street.

Make sure to look in both directions and make sure that there are no cars coming. If you have a little brother or sister with you, take their hand and help them get across the street, too. If the street has a stop light, wait until the cross walk light tells you that it’s OK to cross now, but still check before you cross, look both ways.

• If you are an older kid or young teen, and going out with friends, make sure that your parents know where you are going and who you are going with.

This may seem like a pain but they are your parents and they love you. They just want you to be safe.

• If you can drive and are taking a bunch of friends to a party, make sure that you have enough gas to get there. You don’t want to run out on a dark street, all alone, like a bad horror movie!

• If your parents give you a curfew, be home when they say. It builds trust between you and them and they are doing it for your own safety. If you are going to be late, call them and let them know.

BARROW COUNTY The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office would like Barrow citizens to remain vigilant and cautious during the upcoming Halloween holiday on Friday, Oct. 31.

Following some of the simple steps below can help keep our children safe: 1. Costumes and outfits should not

touch the ground to reduce the risk of falls, contact with wires, candles, lanterns, etc.

2. Costumes and masks should allow for plenty of visibility for wearers for added safety.

3. Avoid trick-or-treating alone.

Younger children should always be accompanied by adult and older children should always walk in groups and/or with a trusted adult.

4. Make sure children know their home phone number and address in case of separation.

5. Trick-or-Treat only in familiar neighborhoods with well-lit streets.

Carry a flashlight.

6. Only go to homes that are decorated or giving out treats.

7. Never enter the home of a stranger.

8. Never accept rides from strangers.

9. Pay attention to traffic, even in subdivisions. Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.

10. Always walk and don’t run from house to house.

11. Walk on sidewalks and driveways; do not cut through yards.

12. Check candy before allowing children to eat. Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them.

13. Eat only factory-wrapped treats.

Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.

14. Help watch out for others.

15. Report any suspicious persons, activity or pranks by calling 911 immediately.

The Sheriff’s Office thanks citizens and guests for their concern this holiday season. Sheriff Jud Smith would also like citizens to know that extra deputies will be on-duty to ensure the safety of children and their families.

HALL COUNTY Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch and your “Super Friends” from the Hall County “Hall of Justice” wish you

and your family a safe and happy Halloween!

As the “Trick or Treating” season swiftly approaches, Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch would like to encourage families and motorists to be more cautious and stay alert!

In an effort to deter crime and keep our neighborhood streets safe for the costumed candy collectors, we offer the following safety tips and advice: 1. Always make sure that a trusted adult accompanies your child while seeking treats.

2. Be cognizant of your surroundings everywhere you go.

3. Make sure that your child wears reflective clothing, as a part of any costume.

4. Do not accept candy from strangers, and check all the candy items before consuming them.

5. Keep your children on the sidewalk.

6. Obey all traffic rules, signs & signals.

7. Help watch out for others.

8. Report all suspicious activity to 911.

Pay attention to crosswalks and intersections. Carry a flashlight as you walk on the side of the road.

If you are picking up or dropping off children, pull all the way off the road in a safe area and turn your hazard lights on.

On behalf of Sheriff Couch and all your friends at the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, we hope you have a very safe and happy Halloween! We encourage you to enjoy your family time.

Remember to ‘fall back’ Daylight Savings Time draws to a close at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, so remember to “fall back” and set your clocks back one hour before retiring on Saturday night.

It is also a time to remember to swap out smoke alarm batteries when you return to standard time.

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City Square Pizza now serving it up in Hoschton

By FARAH BOHANNON

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In downtown Hoschton, Vinnie Oriolo and Carlos Paz recently opened City Square Pizza, a hometown pizzeria that only uses fresh — never frozen — ingredients.

The men say believe that Hoschton is the perfect place for a high-quality pizzeria where people can gather and feel comfortable. The restaurant is located at the far left of City Square next to Larry’s Garage, and the owners says they are ready to wow their customers with their New York style, handtossed pizzas.

Excellent customer service is something Oriolo and Paz are passionate about and will provide their customers with not only delicious pizza, but a pleasant overall experience. They have past experience in the restaurant business, so they are familiar with the ins and outs of owning and operating a restaurant.

“We are a pizzeria that focuses on customer service as well as creating the best quality of food,” said Oriolo.

“We offer a friendly place for people to eat or even as a place where they can take food to go.”

The inside of the establishment is open and casual while offering plentiful seating for customers. The environment is family-friendly and also convenient for groups who want to eat and gather inside. There are also flat-screen televisions that surround the restaurant so customers can enjoy sports or whatever is popular to watch among them.

The menu features a list of various pizzas such as their specialty pies, but customers can build their own pizzas with toppings if desired. Since the pizzas are New York style, the crust is thin. Calzones, strombolis and garlic knots are available as well, and the owners say that the buttery knots of bread have been extremely

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By LEANNE AKIN

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Vinnie Oriolo, L, Carlos Paz, R, are focusing on quality, fresh ingredients and customer service at their new pizzeria. popular already. Oriolo says they have invested in a deep fryer, so the plan is to serve chicken wings and French fries in the near future.

Oriolo and Paz say they are open to menu suggestions if there are customers who want a specific item that is not currently sold. The menu will continue to expand as time goes on — possibly desserts, like different types of cheesecake.

There are also specials that are great deals that should not be passed up. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, extra-large cheese pizzas are only $10. Customers can also order two pepperoni or cheese pizza slices with a drink for only $5 every day that the store is open, which is Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

“The plan is for City Square Pizza to be a permanent part of Hoschton,” said Oriolo. “Customer service and quality ingredients are most important to us and I think keeping them as a priority will help us succeed.”

City Square Pizza can be reached at 706-654-2489.

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also updated regularly, so it is important to give them a “like” to stay current on happenings, specials, photos and much more. Visit City Square Pizza at www.facebook.com/citysquarepizza.

Mud Puppy Antiques is ready for its Nov. 1 grand opening and Christmas open house.

Open since Sept. 27 at 7400 Spout Springs Road, Mud Puppy Antiques adds to the area’s attraction as an antiques destination.

Carol McCarthy began Mud Puppy Antiques in Winder in her aunt’s home where Carol spent many days as a young girl.

From that location, she expanded her operations in a historic downtown Auburn building before relocating to Flowery Branch to be a short 10-minute drive from her home.

The store has a Flowery Branch postal address but a Braselton business license.

On the back side of the bricked Duncan Place, the shop, with “Antiques” above the glass front looks out into the Kroger parking lot. Out front, we are lured inside by carefully placed treasures and a chalkboard which spells out the 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday hours.

Step inside and you may be greeted by Dino, McCarthy’s friendly older Jack Russell terrier whose likeness is on the store’s new business cards. (See photo above).

McCarthy and her four dealers bring together an eclectic mix of furniture, décor and more, including jewelry such as unique leather cuffs and boots.

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“Most of our furniture is vintage, but if it’s not vintage, it’s solid wood,” said McCarthy. “You can find lots of vintage items and also find gifts and the unusual.”

Outdoor metal items including signage, shredded vintage sheet music scented with lavender by Lavender Posies, repurposed furniture and unique lighting for the ceiling suspended from the open rafters make the 1,250-square-foot shop uniquely inviting.

Mixing modern with vintage is stylish and Mud Puppy Antiques is doing just that.

McCarthy says the 1930s and 1940s furniture pieces she finds at estate sales or from other antiques shops and antique fairs may be painted or they may find new life.

“Repurposing is important me,” said McCarthy. She enlists the help of husband Dan to create some one-of-a-kind pieces.

During the grand opening and Christmas open house beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, Mud Puppy Antique will be offering sale prices and holding a raffle.

Contact Mud Puppy Antiques at 678-9604672 or visit them on Facebook. See more scenes at ClickThePaper.com

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Flying High: East Jackson boys win region championship Dragons, Panthers advance to state championship meet; Lady Dragons finish 3rd

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Left: East Jackson sophomore Chase Kennedy finishes Monday’s Region 8-AAA championship meet in first place. Teammate Noah Hulett finished in second place. Right: The East Jackson Eagles boys’ cross country team pose with the Region 8-AAA championship trophy after winning the region championship on Monday at Lamar Murphy Park.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

JEFFERSON—After winning the Jackson County Invitational at Crow’s Lake, East Jackson Eagles cross country head coach Tomy Sitton wanted his squad prepared for what could be a tough region championship course at Lamar Murphy Park.

On Monday, his squad showed all the preparation and training was worth every second throughout the season.

The East Jackson Eagles boys’ cross country team won the Region 8-AAA championship by a commanding 22 points over second place Oconee County on Monday at Lamar Murphy Park.

East Jackson sophomore Chase Kennedy (16:23.33), senior

Noah Hulett (16:26.59) and sophomore Chandler Kennedy (16:27.81) finished first, second and fourth place, respectively.

Sophomore Ethridge Chaisson (17:36.81) and senior Vladik Staples (17:51.39) finished seventh and eighth place to round out the Eagles’ top-five scores.

“They (the boys) ran a great team race,” Sitton said.

“They’ve been a hard-working group, fun group to work with and one of our goals is accomplished now.

“So, now we move on to the state meet and hopefully we will do well there (in Carrollton) at state.”

The Jackson County Panthers finished in third place and the Jefferson Dragons finished in fourth place, which along with East Jackson and Oconee County, all four teams are headed to compete in the Class AAA state championship meet

in Carrollton on Nov. 8.

The Panthers were led by sophomore Oscar Ponce’s (18:16.96) 11th-place finish. Sophomore Tyler Rutledge (18.35.57) finished in 14th.

Jefferson was led by sophomores Addison Cochran’s (17:30.88) and Max Higgins’ (18:26.26) sixth-and 12th-place finish, respectively.

In the girls’ race, the Jefferson Lady Dragons finished in third place and advance to Carrollton to compete for the state championship.

The Lady Dragons finished 37 points behind region champion Hart County. They were led by junior Morgan Mitchell

See cross country, 2B

RUNNING WILD: Mill Creek, Hawkins continue to roll, dominate Collins Hill Efianayi added 70 yards on 12 carries and two touchdowns.

“It was just part of the game plan,” Efianayi said. “They (offensive line) block well for me, so I just did the best I could.

“I’m just trying to (do) my job the best I can for the team.”

Senior quarterback Daniel David went 8-for-10 through the air for 138 yards. He added 32 yards on the ground. Senior wide receiver Joseph Hull caught four passes from David for 79 yards.

The Hawks’ defense was led by senior Kijhani Sebastien’s interception in the second quarter. Stanley Otiwu also recovered an Eagles’ fumble in the third quarter.

Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis said Friday night’s performance was “by far” the most complete game the team has played this season. He said the coaching staff was “worried” about losing the momentum they had built before the game, but the team “came ready to play.”

“I’m extremely proud of our kids in all three phases of the game,” he said. “(They) played, played well, but they executed.”

He said the team focused on what they can control and that’s on “Mill Creek,” and they want to keep the momentum going against

See Hawks, 2B

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Mill Creek senior running back Johnathan Hawkins jumps into the arms of senior offensive lineman Kaleb Kim after scoring a touchdown during last Friday ‘s 51-7 victory against rival Collins Hill High School.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

HOSCHTON — Coming out of the bye week and into what is the home stretch of the 2014 season, the Mill Creek Hawks wanted to keep the momentum rolling which they had built both offensively and defensively since the team’s loss against North Gwinnett last month.

Friday night at home, on senior night, and against in-county rival Collins Hill High School, was the perfect spot for a letdown, if there was one.

However, seniors Johnathan Hawkins, Brian Efianayi and the rest of the senior crew weren’t going to let that happen.

The Hawks flew past the Eagles in a dominating 51-7 victory at Markham Field. The

Hawks (5-3, 4-1 Region 7-AAAAAA) have won three straight games and have outscored opponents 169-21 during that stretch.

They are also tied for first place in the region standings with Norcross, North Gwinnett and Peachtree Ridge.

The Hawks’ offensive pace set by Hawkins’ four-touchdown performance. He finished the game with 129 yards on 25 carries.

“It (running game) starts with my o-line,” Hawkins explained. “They played a great game, very physical upfront and it was just fun following their blocks.”

He said the bye week “definitely” helped the team and they wanted to come out and make a “statement,” and the tie in the region standings only “motivates” the team heading into the final two games against Norcross and Peachtree Ridge.

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Mill Creek senior running back Johnathan Hawkins runs through an opening created by the Hawks’ offensive line during last Friday’s 51-7 win against rival Collins Hill High School.

Season-ending series: Lady Panthers fall to Ringgold in second round

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

JEFFERSON — In 2013, the Jackson County Lady Panthers’ softball team was bounced from the round of 16 of the Class AAA state playoffs by the Ringgold Lady Tigers.

In 2014, with the No. 1-seed and making quick work of Franklin County in the first round, the Lady Panthers experienced Déjà vu as standing in their way of a trip to the Elite 8 in Columbus yet again was the Lady Tigers.

When Ringgold freshman Kaylee Womack knocked two runs across the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning of game two to give

the Lady Tigers a 5-4 come-from-behind victory, the Déjà vu became starting reality for the Lady Panthers.

For the second straight season, the Lady Tigers ended the Lady Panthers’ championship hopes and season, sweeping the best-ofthree-games series last Wednesday at Jackson County.

The Lady Tigers dominated game one 11-2 and scored three runs in the final two innings of the 5-4 game-two victory.

Jackson County junior Shelton Kendrix racked up four hits in the two games including three singles. Sophomore Destiny Gaudlock connected on three singles as well.

Senior Jessica Baker added two hits and an

RBI. Jessica Burke added three RBI as well.

After loss, the emotions of the season ending hit the Lady Panthers, but head coach Chessie Laird took a moment to recognize the seniors who had been with her since their middle school playing days.

“I hate that we weren’t able to go a little bit farther,” she said. “I did tell them that I (appreciated) the six years they have been with me and for everyone that came and worked hard.

“I told them that our group has too much talent not to go anywhere at the next level. I think there are some of them that are thinking the next level isn’t something that they want to do. That group has so much heart and

so much talent that it would be waste if they didn’t choose to do something further on.”

She added that having a group of seniors who stuck together from middle school through high school has put the program where it is.

The difference between the Lady Tigers’ dominant game-one performance and barely squeaking out game two—errors, Laird said.

The lady Panthers committed over four errors in game one.

“I expect that we make errors here and there, but we have yet to have a game like

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LOCAL GOLF

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Junior golf at Reunion

Adult league flag football sign-ups

Co-ed indoor soccer sign-ups

Reunion Golf and Country Club is offering junior golf academy and lessons through December. The lessons are divided into groups, from beginners to advanced junior players. Beginners meet on Thursdays from 5-6 p.m., intermediates meet from 5-6 p.m. on Fridays, and advanced juniors meet on Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. Cost per month is $100. Contact the golf shop at 770-967-8300 and online at www.reuniongolfclub.com.

The Jefferson Parks & Recreation Department is having signups for adult flag football. The registration fee is $425 per team and closes Nov. 3. There is a mandatory coaches’meeting Nov. 3 at 6:30 m. The season consists of eight regular-season games beginning on Sunday, Nov. 9. A championship tournament will be held after the regular season has concluded.

For more information, visit www.jrec.sidhelp.com, or call 706367-5116.

The Jackson County Parks & Recreation Department is having sign-ups for co-ed indoor for players ages 17and-under. Players will be divided up by age including 10-and-under squads, 13-and-under and 17-and-under.

Registration is open until Nov. 14 with a fee of $60.

Late enrollment starts Nov. 10 with a $15 fee on top of the registration fee. For more information, visit www. jacksonrec.com, or call 706-367-6350.

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The Paper | Thursday, October 30, 2014

Panthers topple in-county rival East Jackson

BY COLIN HUBBARD

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COMMERCE—Since Jackson County split into two schools in 2007, the Panthers have split the series with the East Jackson Eagles 2-2.

Jackson County senior quarterback Jacob Lewis had only one thing on his mind and that was to give the Panthers the alltime series lead, last Friday.

Lewis completed 18 of 21 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for one in the Panthers’ 35-15 win at East Jackson. Lewis had a streak of 12 straight completions during the win.

The Panthers (2-7, 1-4 Region 8-AAA) racked up 376 total yards of offense, more than double the amount of yards they gained last week.

East Jackson (1-8, 0-5) has lost its last seven games.

“It feels great to beat East Jackson,” Lewis said. “Our coaches told us to, ‘Go out there and play your heart out. We’ve got nothing to lose.’ I was out there having fun and just playing football like I’ve always done.

“We found the holes in their defense and executed. Simple as that. It was a great win and I’m not ready for this (to) end.”

Junior running back Malik Tuck rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown, with his longest coming on a 28-yard scamper in the fourth quarter. He also caught three passes for 57 yards and a touchdown.

“Our season hasn’t gone the way (we) wanted it, and that’s obvious,” Jackson County head coach Benji Harrison stated.

“I have told my players all season long that ‘We’re a better football team than our record shows. “‘We know where we are, at (East Jackson), this is a cross-town rivalry, so let’s go pound it loose and play the type of ball that we can play.’ I told the guys three things this week, ‘We have two games left. Let’s send the seniors out on a high note, and to also build momentum going into the offseason, and the third thing is to beat our rival East Jackson,’” Harrison continued. “When you play a rivalry game, you throw the records out the window and just play football. These seniors on our team have done a lot in the past few years. We are coming off back-toback playoff appearances, and they earned every bit of it. We fought hard. We came out here and accomplished everything we set out to do. It was great night for us.”

On the first drive, Lewis drove the Panthers 66 yards in six plays to go up 7-0. Lewis connected on all three pass attempts, the last going to running back Tuck for 22 yards.

East Jackson took the field behind quarterback Josh Adair, who was making just

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“Right now we are ready to play anybody. I don’t say that to be overconfident because I believe in what these kids are doing right now,” Jarvis explained. “As coaches, we cannot be more pleased with where we are right now, getting ready for the end of the season, these last two games, and then, hopefully, in the playoffs.”

Hawkins scored on the Hawks’ opening three possessions, including a 40-yard touchdown run on the team’s opening drive.

The other two scores came on runs of one and seven yards, respectively.

After Sebastien intercepted Collins Hill quarterback Marty Horn and created another short field for the Hawks’ fourth possession, Mill Creek kicker Brenton King sent the Hawks to a 23-0 lead when he hit

his second start this season. The Eagles’ offense came out sputtering and punted on its opening series.

On the ensuing Eagles’ possession, the offense picked up a first down, but, later failed to convert a fourth-down attempt inside Panther territory.

The Panthers capitalized, driving 70 yards in six plays, ending with a Tuck 1-yard touchdown run to put the Panthers ahead 14-0 to end the first quarter.

With its back against the wall, the Eagles’ offense had to find a way to get into the end zone and did so when Adair slammed the ball across the goalline from a yard out to cut the deficit to 14-7. The score ended a season-high 18-play drive which lasted 10:04 seconds.

Right before the end of the half, Lewis connected on all four of his pass attempts for 56 yards and scrambled for 20 yards before finding sophomore wide receiver Zane Corley on a 10-yard curl with 27 seconds left to put his team ahead 21-7.

The Eagles’ hope of a comeback never materialized in the second half as a 15-play drive down to the Panthers’ 28-yard line led to another failed fourth-down conversion.

Jackson County scored touchdowns on its first two drives of the second half to put the game out of reach 35-7.

The lone bright spot for East Jackson was running back Taylor Murphy who left his final game with a memory as he returned a punt 77 yards for a touchdown with under two minutes left in the game to cut the Panthers’ lead to 35-15.

“It was a phenomenal run,” Murphy said.

“I’ve got my entire family here from several different states. It was a great way to end my senior night. It was my senior present.

“I’m disappointed with the loss, of course, but we just have to keep our heads held high and continue to fight. We are only as good as our last play.”

East Jackson head coach Gary Hughes hasn’t had the start he would have liked as head coach, but thinks they are headed in the right direction.

“We have to play our ‘A’ game out there.

Our ‘B’ game isn’t good enough,” Hughes said. “It’s an exciting week to be a part of.

Having a rival like Jackson County come in is always going to be fun for the players.

“The Panthers have tremendous space players and that’s where we struggle. I think in years to come that will change. I’m pleased with how hard they played and I saw a huge uptick in our team atmosphere tonight. We want it bad. And we will show that moving forward.”

The Panthers’ last game is Nov. 7 at home against Morgan County. East Jackson travels to Elbert County tomorrow night.

a 34-yard field goal with 4:09 left in the second quarter. The score remained that at the half.

Hawkins picked up in the third quarter where he had left off in the second, in the end zone as he scored his fourth and final touchdown on a 1-yard run.

After Otiwu’s fumble recovery, Efiayani smashed his way into the end zone from two yards away, bumping the Hawks’ lead to 37-0.

He found it for the second time, scampering 10 yards for the score early in the fourth quarter.

Senior Jason Chase finished off the Hawks’ scoring, finding the end zone from nine yards away to extend the lead to 51-0 with 5:40 left in the game.

The Eagles’ lone touchdown to prevent a shutout came with 32 seconds left in the game as Horn found senior wide receiver Jacin Bankhead on a 7-yard touchdown strike.

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(22:16.75) and freshman Maggie Dyer (22:17.02) who finished ninth and 10th in the overall meet.

“We had a great race,” Jefferson head coach Katie Sellers said. “The temperatures were a little unexpected. We had been training the last two weeks in the cool temps, but overall it was good.

“And, it’s always nice to send two (teams, boys and girls) and not one. It’s just the camaraderie of both teams because they practice together, they feed off each other. So, to know that both are going is great.”

East Jackson freshman Sue Anne Moralis (20:40.14) finished in second place behind winner sophomore Audrey Honiotes (18:50.15) of Hart County.

“Sue did a good job. She just doesn’t have a lot of experience. She has a lot of potential,” Sitton said about Moralis. “I think she’s still raw talent. She just kind of follows my lead.

I told her today, ‘Let’s just have a good race.’

“She (didn’t) have to be all over Audrey, because Audrey is probably the elite runner in (Class) AAA.” Senior Kristin Whitlock (23:42.18) finished in 15th place for the Lady Eagles.

Jackson County junior Monica Jimenez (21:36.04) finished third overall.

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Jackson County junior Monica Jimenez races to the finish during the girls’ Region 8-AAA championship meet at Lamar Murphy Park. She finished third overall.

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The Jefferson Lady Dragons’ competition cheerleading squad goes through a routine last Saturday at the 2014 Jerrie K. Hulsey Cheerleading Invitational held at Winder-Barrow High School. The Lady Dragons competed against five other schools including in-county rival East Jackson in the Class AAA category. The Lady Dragons finished in second place.

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Commerce dominates Towns County 58-0

BY KYLE FUNDERBURK

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COMMERCE—The first-string offense wasn’t the focal point of the Commerce Tigers’ scoring on Friday night.

They only accounted for 18 points, while the second-string offense, defense and special teams accounted for the other 40 points in the Tigers’ dominating 58-0 performance over Towns County.

Commerce (6-2, 5-1 Region 8-A) was led by running back Grant Mayberry’s 104 rushing yards on three carries and two touchdowns.

The Tigers started the game quickly as Mayberry ripped off a 43-yard touchdown run just one minute into the game to give the Tigers a 6-0 lead.

Later in the quarter, Commerce junior J’Varius Wood picked up a Russell Cox fumble and returned it 60 yards to put the Tigers up 12-0. Junior quarterback Caleb Brooks ran the ball into the end zone for a two-point conversion to bump the score to 14-0.

On the Tigers’ next possession, Mayberry found the end zone for the second time, this time from 52 yards away. The touchdown was Mayberry’s last carry of the game.

“He had a good game,” Commerce head coach Michael Brown said. “He’s had a lot of good games for us this year.

“I think he’s averaging about 10 yards a carry for us.”

Sophomore Cole Chancey added to the defensive scoring early in the second quarter with a 19-yard scoop and score to extend the lead to 28-0. He wasn’t finished there as he intercepted a pass by Cox on Towns County’s next play. That led to the Tigers’ most time-consuming drive of the game, which ended with a 30-yard field goal by junior Andres Salgado and put the Tigers ahead 31-0.

After another stop on defense, the special teams wanted to add to the scoring and did as junior Trevonta Williford returned a punt 62 yards to extend the Tigers’ lead to 38-0.

Williford wasn’t part of the play initially. He came onto the field because Wood’s helmet came off on the play before.

Senior K.J. Jones ended the Tigers’ scoring in the first half with a 73-yard which propelled Commerce to a 45-0 lead at halftime.

“We had scoop and scores and a punt return for a touchdown. There were opportunities for us to school in areas that we haven’t had opportunities in,” Brown said.

The second string carried the Tigers through the second half with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter: a 1-yard run by freshman Knox Allen and a 3-yard run by sophomore Braxton Legg after an interception by junior Ternell Cunningham to set the final score at 58-0.

“We were pleased with them (second string). They (had the) opportunity to come in and see what they could do. They executed well and were able to score a couple of touchdowns,” Brown said.

Commerce travels to George Walton Academy tomorrow night in another big game to help decide the final Region 8-A standings going into the playoffs.

We had scoop and scores and a punt return for a touchdown. There were opportunities for us to school in areas that we haven’t had opportunities in.

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that where we didn’t have things going for us and we struggled getting hits going,” Laird said.

“Then, we came along and had one really good inning, but that’s just one thing.

I mean, you make that many errors, you dig yourself a hole.”

She called the first game not “typical us.”

“In the second game, I thought we did much better,” she added. “I know that two runs scored on an error (in the game), so when you put yourself in those situations this far into the playoffs, good teams are going to make you pay for making those errors, so you just see what happens.”

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Teens behind the wheel Young drivers get a crash-course lesson in driving skills

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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COMMERCE — As a parent, driving can be one of the scariest things to teach your teenage child.

You can tell them about what to do and what not to do, and try to prepare them for any situation they could potentially face as new drivers.

But, as with many things, some of the potential hazards can only come through first-hand experience. However, one organization, B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe), is helping parents feel safer with their children behind the wheel, and the children are learning to become more confident if they happen to find themselves in a hairy situation.

Recently, B.R.A.K.E.S. made its way through north Georgia and was at the Atlanta Dragway in Commerce as Oct. 19-25 was being observed as National Teen Driver Safety Week as well.

The B.R.A.K.E.S. driving school is a free, advanced driving school, for teenagers ages 15-19 who have a learner’s permit or driver’s license,

and at least 30 hours of driving experience.

Teens went through a half-day training seminar which was made up predominantly of behind-thewheel training as well as classroom training.

But, this isn’t your typical driver’s education course. It isn’t so much about the laws, rules and/ or regulations of the highway, it is about knowing your vehicle, knowing a situation and knowing how to make the correct maneuvers and choices to avoid a potential accident or any other potentially dangerous hazard.

The teen training included lessons in panic stopping, distracted driving, what to do when your wheel drops off the road and how to recover from a skid, among others.

The organization was started by former NHRA top fuel drag racer Doug Herbert in 2008 after he lost his sons due to a highway accident.

“Because of my boys, Jon and James, I want to help out other families so the tragedies that happened to us don’t happen to them,” he said in a statement. “I think we’re doing it. It seems every day we get a let-

ter or e-mail that tells us how something one of these students learned has kept them out of an accident.”

Matt Reilly, director of the program, said a key point to get across to the teens in the program is getting teen drivers to respect their vehicle, which in turn can help build their confidence through the realworld situations they faced as part of their training.

“They (teens) remember that instructor’s voice in their head and that ‘Oh my god, what they taught me at the school, mom and dad, (it) worked,’” Reilly explained. “’I got out of a sticky situation. If it wasn’t for the B.R.A.K.E.S. program, I don’t think I would’ve made the right choice, or the right decision. I probably would’ve crashed.’ I think that’s the most rewarding (thing) for us (as instructors).”

He said they see teens who have no interest in being part of the program, completely transform once the training has ended.

“We literally have to pull them out of the cars and say ‘Training’s done, you don’t get anymore training.’ (They say), ‘Yeah, but, I’m having a blast. I’m loving this.’ And, so,

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Getting teens to respect their vehicle is the main message of the course.

that’s great. They’re enjoying it and they’re learning,” Reilly said.

And, it isn’t just the teens learning a thing or two, he explained.

“I even see that with the parents that have been driving for 25 or 30 years, they’re learning something new, and they don’t think we can teach them anything,” he said.

Tammy Baggett awaits next step

By FARAH BOHANNON

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33-plus get ‘Swabbed for Susan’

By LEANNE AKIN

“I Swabbed for Susan” was the round sticker participants in the Oct. 18 Delete Blood Cancer swab drive hosted at the Hoschton Depot in honor of Susan Kemper.

A horse lover and a border at Steadfast Farms in Hoschton, Kemper has reached a dire need point in her 12-year battle with leukemia.

“We thought, ‘What can we do?’,” says Carol Lawrence, another of the area horse enthusiasts who have gotten to become friends with Kemper at Steadfast Farms.

Lawrence said they learned that Kemper needed a bone marrow transplant and Delete Blood Cancer Kemper offered to means to help add possible donors to the donor register through a swab drive. She said Bob Murphy of the organization traveled from North Carolina to meet with Susan and Bill Kemper and also to train volunteers to man the swabbing event.

Fifteen to 20 folks put in the hours for training – “all are farm friends who realize Susan has such a gift,” said Lawrence.

On the morning of the drive, several people had already arrived and been swabbed before the 10 a.m. start time. The day was starting off well.

Some people can’t swab for one reason or another but wanted to give money to help the effort. It costs $65 to register a new donor but any donation amount goes toward the effort.

“It costs to do the drives and money can also help with travel for the donor and recipient if and when a match is found,” said Lawrence.

Another way to help is by hosting a drive party.

“The swab drive itself is very efficient,” said Lawrence.

“It’s just finding the people to come and be swabbed that takes the effort.”

And many of Kemper’s friends and connections made by her friends made the effort to attend the drive.

Steadfast Farms barn manager Kathy Johnson of Jeffer-

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Volunteers – most all who are friends of Susan Kemper from their horse riding experiences at SteadFast Farms – assisted during a bone marrow drive held Oct. 18 at the Hoschton Depot. The Delete Blood Cancer event attracted more than 50 participants and raised $1,000 as well as awareness for the need for more to be added to the bone marrow registry.

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“But, there’s so much to learn about driving. You never learn it all.”

Reilly and many of the other instructors have years of behind-thewheel experience in race cars, as well as other areas.

son participated. After rinsing her mouth out, she took a swab and rubbed it on the inside of one jaw as a volunteer timed the session which was repeated on the other side of the jaw. See her swabbing below.

The swab was sealed in a marked envelope.

“It’s a very simple process,” she said as she stepped over to the Swab station, called The Fun Part on the identifying signs on the different tables which begin with information then registration.

“This is a serious matter and they want people to think about it,” said Lawrence, who noted that some who are identified later as donors may only donate blood stem cells; others will be candidates for the bone marrow process which is more intensive as bone marrow is removed from the back of the hip bone while under anesthesia.

The surgical process is generally used in 25 percent of the cases, generally when the patient in need is a child.

Amy Rabold, one of Kemper’s closest friends, was a volunteer and also one who swabbed for Susan. Rabold said she met Kemper through her sister Jennifer almost three years ago when Rabold got her first horse. Her sister told her to seek our Kemper when she knew she needed advice. “She will help you,” Rabold said her sister told her.

And she was spot on.

“I announced to my husband I had bought a horse,” said Rabold, who was apprehensive as she was getting the horse off the trailer for the first time and the horse was a bit more than she was ready to handle.

“The first person I saw was Susan and I would not be riding him today without her help.”

Rabold said Kemper worked with her, sharing all her expertise and offering her knowledge. They were instant friends and Rabold said her horse, Boone, and Kemper’s “one-in-alifetime” horse Gypsy ride together.

Rabold said Kemper’s love for horses and love of people have kept her going and she is an inspiration for others who learn she is battling leukemia and say they never would have known unless someone told her. Kemper is a

fighter and she draws strength from riding and helping others learn to ride and improve their skills.

“Susan is a sweetheart,” said Lawrence. “And she has such strong faith.”

Kemper began trail ride competitions this year with Gypsy and won her first blue-ribbon May 1.

Her husband Bill knows how much she values her rides and helps her get Gypsy saddled when Kemper is tired. Lawrence said, “Bill has been a huge support for Susan. His help enables her to continue planning rides and helping people.”

“We love our Steadfast women,” said Lawrence, who noted they range in age from their 20s to into their 70s. “It’s a good place and it’s so normal for us to come together to help each other.”

The swabbing drive is just one example and one of the farriers at Steadfast Farms was among the participants.

Lynn Pignolet was outside the depot where banners and a welcoming table were set up. Pignolet, another Steadfast Farm boarder, was waving at vehicles as they drove by to attract them to the event.

“Susan is such a dear,” said Pignolet, who had a personal connection to the disease Kemper is battling. In the 1960s, she lost her mother to leukemia and wanted to be a part of the Delete Blood Cancer event.

“We have some good committed folks who were swabbed so that they can help anyone,” said Lawrence. In addition to participation, $1,000 was raised.

“We had constant flow during the event and that was great,” said Lawrence of the four-hour swab drive.

“Susan is in good spirits and was really excited about the drive.”

Because of Kemper’s connection with horse trail riders, several other smaller drives have been primarily organized around horse-related events. One was held recently at The Biltmore in Asheville, N.C. According to Lawrence, 33 people were swabbed at the event and several others called when they could not attend the drive and will be sending in their swabbed participation.

You can also register as a donor at home using a swab kit which is sent to you. After swabbing, you return the completed kit. To have your monetary donation or your swabbing be credited to the drive for Susan Kemper, include the code HDG001. Learn more about how to help Delete Blood Cancer at www. deletebloodcancer.org

Tammy Baggett can be considered an inspiration. one of those people. She is a disabled veteran and was recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, an aggressive form of leukemia that grows from cells that would normally turn into white blood cells. She was diagnosed in April 2014 after experiencing flu-like symptoms and has been continuously fighting to stay strong and survive this horrible disease. Baggett has been on a roller coaster ride throughout her treatment process, but keeps her head held high and has every intention of getting well.

Baggett currently resides in Barrow County, but stays involved with Jackson County with her an- Baggett tique booth inside Braselton Antique Mall. She said she has thoroughly enjoyed working alongside owner Robbie Bettis, who Baggett says has made things as pleasant as they can be.

“I have really enjoyed working with Robbie at Braselton Antique Mall,” said Baggett.

“Sometimes I end up having to pay her to keep my stuff there but, all in all, it is something that I can do for fun.”

Baggett was an Air Traffic Controller for the United States Navy from 1999 until 2004. She was stationed in Pensacola, Fla., and happened to be in an air traffic control tower on the heartbreaking morning of Sept.

11, 2001. She was discharged a few years later due to severe anxiety related to the terrorist attacks that happened on that particular day, meaning she is now a disabled veteran.

She is from Georgia, specifically Gwinnett County, but has since relocated to Barrow County, in between Winder and Hoschton. Along with being a disabled veteran, Baggett is a single mom to Walker, her teenage son, and her fur baby, Dozer. They are the lights of Baggett’s life.

“Walker is my No. 1 reason to get well quickly,” said Baggett.

“I am a single mom, so he is counting on me. It is also important for me to stay positive and strong for him.”

Not only is Baggett’s positive attitude helping Walker cope with the fact that his mother has an aggressive disease, it actually inspires others to live life to the fullest and keep negativity at bay.

What is amazing is that Baggett’s positive attitude stays put, even through the roller coaster of events that have hap-

pened since she was diagnosed with leukemia. After eight weeks of chemotherapy, the next step was to receive a bone marrow transplant and Baggett even had a match lined up and ready to go.

Unfortunately, after a few tests, it was discovered that there is more leukemia in her blood than before chemotherapy, signaling that her treatment did not work properly. This meant that a bone marrow transplant was off the table which was a huge setback even after another major one that had just occurred. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) denied coverage of the $350,000 procedure at the Emory Winship Cancer Institute. Baggett discovered that in order to receive the transplant from the VA, she would have to travel to Nashville, Tenn., and stay there for at least three months.

“I did not want to travel to and stay in Nashville for several months,” said Baggett. “I am a mother and do not want to leave my son.”

Rachel Stockton of Atlanta’s Channel 2 Action News Nightbeat covered Baggett’s story about the VA being unable to provide coverage for a transplant in Georgia. At that time, Baggett still thought her body would be able to accept a bone marrow transplant.

As of right now, since the bone marrow transplant is not an option in Georgia and for her own body because the leukemia is still present, Baggett has agreed to participate in a clinical study that actually has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The treatment is in its first phase with humans. She will receive a monoclonal antibody protein called IGN523 that will last a few months and she can stay home while it happens — no travel required.

IGN523 can stick to a different protein called CD98 which can be found in Acute Myeloid Leukemia cells as well as other normal cells in the body. The hope is that IGN523 destroys the leukemia cells without causing significant side effects. Baggett says she is hopeful.

“Hopefully this clinical study will get my leukemia under control so I can receive my bone marrow transplant. That is the ultimate goal. I just have to get to that point,” said Baggett.

Baggett’s friends have created a website where donations can be made to help Baggett pay extensive medical costs.

Visit the site at www.gofundme. com/f7pd70 to make a donation.

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Walk for a Cure at the Village of Deaton Creek nets $3,500+ for research

American Cancer Society is beneficiary of annual 5K organized within the community

By LEANNE AKIN

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The Village at Deaton Creek raised nearly $4,000 for the American Cancer Society in conjunction with its Walk for a Cure held Oct. 4, and donations were still being accepted.

While held during October’s observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the walk raises money to help with research of all types of cancer. Dot and Jack Deegan and Paula Daddone again coordinated the event.

A group of walkers, including some canine additions, took a trek along the streets of their neighborhood on the pleasant Saturday morning after congregating in the clubhouse. A group photo under the flagpole was snapped and the walkers were off.

Andy Jarrett was selling homemade scarves with pink as the theme. The decorative pieces sold for $10 each or two for $15 with the proceeds being donated to the Walk for a Cure effort.

She also planned to have

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White Cane Safety Day observed for awareness

By LEANNE AKIN

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the scarves and other crafts available at the vendor fair held Oct. 25.

Also participating in the walk was the group Sisters with a Purpose, a committed group of Relay For Life supporters who participate in a number of activities including making blankets for cancer patients, selling pillows and hand towels and more.

Tonya Jackson worked at the Boys & Girls Clubs for

13 years and connected with a number of the individuals who now join her on the 2-year-old Relay team. They joined the Village at Deaton Creek residents by putting their sneakers to the pavement.

The first year of the Walk for a Cure raise less than $500 but the event has grown each year thanks to involvement of residents of the Village at Deaton Creek.

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The Walk for a Cure at the Village of Deaton Creek attracted walkers within the neighborhood and beyond as Sisters with a Purpose, a Relay For Life team decked out in pink team T-shirts and caps, joined in for the fundraising.

In honor of their neighbor, Dick Barbuto, residents of the Village at Deaton Creek crafted replicas of the white cane he uses to make his way around to commemorate National White Cane Safety Day on Oct. 15 which is also International White Cane Safety Day. The day is set aside to help educate the public about the aspirations, hopes and abilities of individuals who are blind or who have severe vision loss, according to Lions International, one of the major promoters of White Cane Safety Day as well as White Cane Week, observed in May. Those who are blind or who have severe vision loss use the familiar white cane with a red band at the bottom and neighborhoods used sticks, broom handles and even golf clubs to design a white cane. The group assembled in front of Barbuto’s home and called out their names so he would know who all had turned out to show their support of White Cane Safety Day as well as their appreciation of him as a neighbor.

The group then followed Barbuto along the sidewalk as he demonstrated how he uses his cane to maneuver up and down stairs and how he taps his cane on the pavement and the grass to determine where to travel.

Barbuto is an advocate for the blind and those with vision loss. Diabetic He lives with extreme low vision and constantly tries to educate people about visual impairments. He also has an upbeat attitude as he makes his own way into the clubhouse and throughout the community.

He has a website – www.lowvisionlaughter.com -- which he says he hopes “will educate people about low vision lifestyles and problems, with a slightly humorous approach.” This excerpt from his blog gives an example of his entertaining humor: “When I walk on a quiet street I can gen-

erally hear traffic even if I cannot see it.

Now add someone cutting the grass with a power mower. The sound will oftentimes mean that I cannot hear the traffic. As a result I sometimes take a different route when someone has the unmitigated gall to cut their lawn while I am walking. Speaking of traffic, all you Prius owners should get a real car. I know you think you are all cool being green and such but you piss me off. I cannot hear your damn car! Forget the environment. This is about ME. “ He and his wife moved to the Village at Deaton Creek after he retired after serving as a criminal defense lawyer for 25 years practicing in New York, Massachusetts and Virginia. He had also served as a prosecutor in Queens and Nassau counties in New York and Special Assistant Attorney General in Manhattan. He was involved in the prosecution and defense of more than 500 homicide cases. He also served as president of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NYSACDL).

Reach him by email at dick@lowvisionlaughter.com

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS MOMS Club of Jackson County.

The new MOMS Club of Jackson County will be having their weekly get together at the Jefferson Public Library at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, for Littles Learn and Play.

There will be great activities for ages 5 and under such as painting, play-doh and toys. Come meet the MOMS Club of Jackson County. You can also like their Facebook page to keep up to date with other outings. The MOMS Club of Jackson County is a nonprofit group for mothers with children of all ages.

Check them out at www. facebook.com/momsclubjacksoncounty Low cost, spay/neuter. Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries at the clinic at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder. Clinic days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Prices are $85 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $65 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $55 for a male dog, $55 for a female cat, $35 for a male cat. $5 discount for any surgery patient no older than 5 months. All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. We do not add fees for in heat or pregnant animals. Financial assistance is available for any low income Barrow County resident. For details on clinic services, visit www.leftoverpets.org. Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-978-5226.

Braselton Farmers Market.

The Braselton Farmers Market continues on Fridays.

Located on Harrison Street in the town’s historic downtown, the market hours will now be 2-5 p.m. on Fridays through Dec. 19 with the exception Nov. 28. Visit www. downtownbraselton.com.

October happenings at the Old Fort at Fort Yargo State Park. The Friends of Fort Yargo and the Living History Society of Jackson County will host

All Hallows Eve / Autumn Nights to be held Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 with games, food and a hayride for $5 (plus park entrance fee).

Fall fun at Mulberry Walk.

Braselton Chiropractic and Fredrick’s Jewelry is issuing an invitation to enjoy some fall fun at Mulberry Walk Shopping Center starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31.

Enjoy hayrides, a dunking booth, cake walk, face painting and more fall fun as 14 businesses will be handing out candy for trick or treaters in costume.

College and Career Day. Georgia Connections Academy, the free public virtual charter school open to students from every county of the state, is preparing for its annual College and Career Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Georgia Connections Academy, which welcomes students across the state from kindergarten through 12th grade, will help older students plan for their post-secondary options. The day will include demonstrations from professionals in their fields, professional speakers and the opportunity to work with counselors in applying for colleges. For more information or to learn more about virtual schooling in Georgia, visit http://www.GeorgiaConnectionsAcademy.com.

Braselton Woman’s Club.

The next meeting of the Braselton Woman’s Club will feature Susan Quinn, owner of Ferranti’s Cakery in downtown Jefferson, as guest speaker for the Nov. 5 meeting. The woman’s club convenes at noon on the first Wednesday at Country Inn & Suites in Braselton. Ferranti’s Cakery was opened in late 2012 and she credits her business success to the recipes of her late aunt, Rosemary Wade. Carrot cake, Italian cream cake and Hum-

mingbird cake are among the most in demand varieties. She has taken first-place honors at the HeART for Chocolate, Heart for Children benefiting Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for the past two years. The date for the next HeART for Chocolate, Heart for Children is Feb. 5, 2015, at the Braselton-Stover House.

Jefferson Holiday Market. This year’s Jefferson Holiday Market will be Nov. 7-9 at the Jefferson Civic Center. Look for gourd art, handcrafted fabrics, ornaments, blankets, tutus, wreaths, lotions, soaps, jams, jellies, floral designs and much more. Tickets are $5 on Friday, $3 on Saturday and $2 on Sunday—they are good all weekend long, so a ticket purchased on Friday is good on both Saturday and Sunday as well. All proceeds benefit the Jackson County Family Connection. There will be a dessert and cider reception on Friday evening during the market’s hours of 7-9 p.m. The hours on Saturday will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in attendance.

Send questions to jeffersonholidaymarket@gmail.com or call 706-367-5754.

Celebrate the Holidays in Braselton. Get ready for the holiday season in Braselton as the annual tree lighting set to be held from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, in front of the Braselton Brothers Store complex. A Movie Under the Stars will follow in Braselton Park. The following weekend, a Celebrate the Holidays festival gets under way in the park at 10 a.m. with a “Victoria Christmas” themed parade stepping off at 10:30 a.m.

Commemorative plaque to be unveiled. On Sunday, Nov. 9, the Braselton Woman’s Club will host the unveiling ceremony for the commemorative plaque at the Braselton Library. Organized in 1921,

the Braselton Woman’s Club was instrumental in the founding of the West Jackson Library in 1974. It became the Braselton Library in 2003. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to the unveiling at the library located at 15 Brassie Lane in Braselton where the Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library will hold a porch book sale on Oct. 24-26.

Grand opening of Revolution Athletics . The grand opening event for Revolution Athletics will be held Nov. 3. A ribbon-cutting has been planned for 3 p.m.

Invitations have also been extended to the Braselton mayor and council members as well as members of the Hall County Chamber of Commerce. Revolution Athletics is located at the corner of Spouts Springs and Thompson Mill and is a tumbling and competitive cheer facility servicing the children and young adults in our community. Grand opening festivities include ribbon cutting, giveaways, raffles, demonstrations, face painting, crazy hair, music, food, etc. Call 404-680-5524 or see more at www.revolutioncheer.com Women who shaped the 20th Century program. The Jefferson Public Library will present “Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History: Georgia Women Shape the Twentieth Century” at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12. This free event will be led by the book’s co-editors, Dr. Ann Short Chirhart, Associate Professor at Indiana University, and Dr. Kathleen Ann Clark, Associate Professor at the University of Georgia.

The book tells the story of such famous Georgia Women as Margaret Mitchell, Rosalyn Carter, Carson McCullers and many others.

Copies will be available for purchase and signing at the event. For more information, contact Shawna Meers-Ernst at smeers-ernst@prlib.org or

706-367-8012.

Braselton parade entries sought. The traditional holiday parade in downtown Braselton seeks entries for its Saturday, Nov. 15 event.

“A Victorian Christmas” is the official theme. Grand marshals are Scrooge and Tiny Tim, representing the most memorable characters of the Victorian era. The parade committee seeks entries from churches, businesses, schools, clubs or organizations for the 10:30 a.m. event. An entry form is available online at www. downtownbraselton.com or by calling 706-684-0369.

Cash prizes will be awarded to float entries in three categories – spirit award, representing the spirit of the holidays; theme award, representing the Victorian theme; and blue ribbon award, reflecting overall attractiveness and excellence in craftsmanship.

Dancing with the Stars – Jackson County Style. The Jackson County Arts Council announces Dancing with the Stars – Jackson County Style will be Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015. The cast for 2015 event will be contestant Rick Baldwin dancing with Emily

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Find release from anger beast over daughter’s divorce Dear Carolyn: My daughter is doing very well postdivorce.

But I can’t seem to shake the anger I have for her ex, though. He left the marriage for a co-worker. He never owned up to her being a part of his decision.

One month after the divorce was final, out he comes dating her. One year out, engaged. Bought a house with her eight months after that, and in four months they are getting married. It’s her third or fourth marriage.

I realize these events are bound to unfold. My granddaughters, 4 and 9, are happy daddy’s getting married.

Now they’ll have a big sister.

I just can’t act like we are all so happy.

I feel like he got a free pass because my daughter has made it all so easy for him, even though it has been hard for her. She does it for the girls. She even has to be around the other woman for the girls’ activities as if they

to move on, get over it. None of these people has ever had a daughter go through what I saw her go through.

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Carolyn Hax are friends, which I know she is not comfortable doing, and watch the other woman with my granddaughters because they have split custody. The idea of her spending time with them while my daughter doesn’t makes me sick.

I hate him for what he did to my daughter and our family. I remember the devastated state she was in. She has grown a lot since then, between yoga and counseling. I feel like I am harboring anger out of loyalty to her, which doesn’t do us any good, I know. I’ve had some counseling but feel very stuck.

Everyone keeps telling me

None of them has, but your daughter herself has gone through what you saw her go through. By your calculation, shouldn’t she be angrier than you are, versus “very well?”

And not only that, but your granddaughters also have come through this with their optimism intact — so important.

So I wonder. What do you want here? Have you said openly, “When X happens, I will no longer be angry?”

I feel near-certain how you will define X: that you just want the ex-husband to apologize or admit he had your daughter’s replacement lined up before he left. You want him to pay somehow because you can say, with certainty near to mine, that he (1) hasn’t paid, and (2)

should.

If I’m right about this, then welcome to the dark and angry tar pit that will hold you until archaeologists clean you off and mark you with acid-free tags.

To get out, you have to want out. So I offer these possible motivators: Sometimes the way to be “happy” is to act like it till it sticks. Exhibit A: Your daughter.

You’ve outsourced your peace of mind to the ex.

When you suspend contentment until someone does something you think you are owed, you let another person — whom you can’t control — decide how good you feel.

Few happy endings start there. Plus, it gives the person you find most upsetting more power over you than anyone else possesses.

If he is, in fact, as bad as you suggest, then I can argue he didn’t wreck your daughter’s happy marriage so much as he liberated her

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from a doomed one. If it weren’t this woman, it would have been someone or something else.

You don’t know what goes on in any marriage except your own. Maybe the ex isn’t guilty of everything you think he’s guilty of. Maybe there were irreconcilable differences lurking a few layers down.

Doesn’t your soul deserve better than this? Think about it. You resent that it was “all so easy for him,” yet the alternative is he suffers. Is that really who you want to be: Person Who Wishes Pain on Another?

You hate that your daughter and grands suffered, of course, but which makes you feel better inside: gratitude when all succeed, or delight when rivals fail? You can elevate yourself here, or diminish.

The peaceful circumstances your daughter worked so hard for might shift. If the ex’s new home

life deteriorates (multiple marriages foreshadow it) and your daughter finds herself, say, in court seeking full custody, then she won’t need to find you clutching your 10 items in the Told You So line.

She’ll need reassurance her approach has been good and brave and will serve her well again.

The most persuasive, I hope? You can see the divorce as destroying this little family, or compromising its future, or putting it on an unexpected new path. You have enough information to justify whichever of these conclusions you want to embrace.

So, why not seize upon the information supporting “unexpected new path” and embrace that conclusion, just for its hopefulness, its humanity, its joy, its deeply practical value in helping people you love?

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CHAMPS equipping fifth graders with tools to overcome pressures

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CRIME SCENE LESSONS

By FARAH BOHANNON

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The Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety (CHAMPS) program officially got under way this fall for the Jackson County fifth graders thanks to the partnership between the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Jackson County Board of Education. CHAMPS provides guidance, skills, ability and knowledge to be safe, healthy and happy while preparing the students for a successful life.

CHAMPS was founded in 2003 by the Georgia Sheriff’s Association to address the challenges that face today’s students.

Sherriff Janis Mangum said, “The decision was made to send two officers to training for 2014 with hopes to have all school resource officers trained in the upcoming years.”

Cpl. Cindy O’Barr and Deputy/SRO Anthony Sullo attended the intense 80 hour course and both successfully completed it to become certified CHAMPS instructors.

Deputy Anthony Sullo, a dedicated school resource officer kicked off the program on Sept. 11 at West Jackson Intermediate School, North Jackson and Gum Springs Elementary School where he introduced the meaning behind CHAMPS, got to know the students and gave an overview of what will be discussed over the course of 12 weeks.

Each week will contain discussion on different topics that include alcohol, tobacco, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, inhalants, peer pressure, bullying, gangs, stress, choices and consequences, positive alternatives, leaders and followers, understanding and avoiding violent behavior, boating safety, ATV safety, hunting safety, internet safety, and home alone and child abduction safety.

In this program, students are taught that mind altering drugs are both dangerous and illegal for young people. They are also taught the importance of the choices they make in life as well as choosing friends.

There are many issues that children deal with today that the older generations never worried about, so it is important to teach them what to do when caught face to face with drugs, alcohol or anything detrimen-

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Richard Vickery and Capt. Rich Lott of Criminal Investigations Division taught a Forensics/Crime Scene class on Oct. 22 at Gum Springs Elementary School for third, fourth and fifth graders. Demonstrations were given of collecting fingerprints, tire and footprint casting, DNA collection, social media evidence gathering and more.

tal or dangerous.

“You all are really smart kids with a lot of potential,” said Sullo to the fifth graders. “I went through CHAMPS training to learn how to teach you all about how to be healthy and make wise decisions. We will discuss a lot of the issues that you will face in life and how to appropriately handle them. My hope is that CHAMPS will help you guys make good choices in life and achieve the success you deserve.”

At GSES, the children were actively engaged and were very interested in what Sullo had to tell them. He provided a power point presentation that outlined each letter in CHAMPS—he asked them what it means to make healthy choices, what they think methods are and what it means to promote safety. Various students raised their hands and shared their answers, which was a great way to kick start a discussion about each of those topics. A few students even shared stories about situations they have endured that relate to what CHAMPS is all about.

“Due to time, I was not able to hear all the stories the students wanted to share,” said Sullo. “Maybe we will have a class where I will open the floor for an open table discussion. It just excites me that these kids are ready to learn about making good choices.”

For more information, visit the Jackson County Sheriff’s website at www.jacksoncountygov.com.

West Jackson Middle FFA students compete Two members of the West Jackson Middle School FFA chapter competed in the Area II FFA Career Development Events on Oct. 23 at East Jackson Comprehensive High School.

Marissa Swenson, daughter of Nakia and Elizabeth Brooks, competed in the FFA Quiz Career DevelopSwenson ment Event (CDE). She was required to answer a 50-question test about FFA events and history.

Peyton Puckett, daughter of Robbie and Shawn Puckett, competed in the Floral Design CDE. She was required to construct two body flowers based on Puckett

two different scenarios with the flowers and materials provided for her.

More than 30 middle school and ninth grade FFA members competed in the Area II Floral Design CDE, and Peyton placed fifth overall. Peyton has worked for months to prepare for this contest including attending a workshop in August, competing in the floral design contest at the Georgia National Fair, competing at the local WJMS FFA contest and many, many practices after school and at home.

April Davis, FFA Advisor at West Jackson Middle, said, “Peyton’s dedication is so impressive. She is a wonderful example to other FFA members because she has found her passion for floral design through FFA and agricultural education. I am so proud of her and her accomplishments.”

Both members represented the WJMS FFA chapter well and look forward to competing in other FFA events in the future.

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TEEN DRIVERS Continued from 3B

They wanted the teens to at least know how the car they are in can be used in helping to save their own life, whether it be having to lock up on the brakes, make an evasive move to the right or left or simply let off the gas.

“But, most importantly, they have to be paying attention,” Reilly said. “They can’t have any distractions behind the wheel, and there’s so many of them in today’s world.

“It’s not just the cell phones, it’s makeup, eating, drinking, a passenger, and they have to be focused on the road. They’ll put themselves in either a good or bad position, if they know it or not yet,” he continued. “And, if they do have an accident, I’m sure if they sat down and thought about it long enough and went through the scenario back and forth in their head, they would eventually discovery, ‘Yeah, I’m a victim of putting myself in a position of getting in an accident,’ that it just doesn’t happen naturally, that there’s a whole scene of events that takes place. They don’t want to admit that at first. They don’t want to admit that they made a mistake.”

Reilly, who has three daughters, said he told them when they first started driving, “I can replace sheet metal all day long, but I can’t replace you.”

He wants teens to understand they aren’t invincible and that life can end quickly with a bad choice.

“I don’t want somebody to make a mistake and cost some other family hardship,” Reilly explained. “I’ve been down that road and it’s brutal. It just tears (families) up and it’s hard to recover from that, and I don’t think you ever fully recovery.

“So, that’s why we do this.

It’s a good way for us to give back and it’s a good way for us to hopefully use our years of experience and our connections and our good folks to shine some light on this subject and open people’s eyes,” Reilly continued. “Everyone needs to be aware of this. This is the leading cause of death in our country — car crashes. It beats out any disease out there, but nobody

talks about it and nobody will admit there’s a problem. We aren’t shying away from it.

We’re hitting the nail on the head every time and saying, “Look, you’ve got to be aware of this and we’ve got to do something.’”

He encourages parents to be proactive and encourage the teens to get more seat experience because that’s the only way they are going to get better.

“Practice, practice, practice,” he said.

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We are looking for someone who has an interest in business/ trade publishing and a passion for creating page designs for both print and online.

The ideal candidate will be a team player who can work with the dedicated professionals of the Poultry Times staff to create engaging designs for our biweekly national newspaper, as well as our daily updated website. We’re seeking an editorial employee who has an eye for detail, a desire to understand the issues of the dynamic poultry and egg industries and creativity in writing and design.

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Restaurant Help Great People. Great Service. Great Results Chartwells, a member of Compass Group, seeks a dedicated individual for the position of CHEF MANAGER for our location at TRUETT MCCONNELL in Cleveland, GA. Culinary degree/ certificate with 2-4 yrs of culinary training and experience. ServSafe Cert preferred. We offer competitive salaries & comprehensive benefits.

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Please apply in person at Smoke House BBQ in Oakwood. No phone calls.

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Appliances WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507 WASHER- Kenmore $150 Dryer- Maytag $150 Both for $250.

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Everything works. $2550 678-200-0812

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CHEVY 2003 Malibu Wht. 166k, Very Good Cond. $2695. 770-5617597; 706-429-7821

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

3/2 Meadow View Lane Flowery Branch $925 770-287-1456 callapartments.com

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

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

No Rent Until December 1st Expires 10/31/14 3BR/2BA Homes Call Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com

Private rooms w/baths.

Fully furnished (cable) Oakwood/Flowery Branch area, $100-135/ week. 678-328-9980 ROOMMATE FOR CONDO, $330. 2BR/2BA, den, kitchen, washer & dryer. 678-693-1127 SHARE furn’d home in exchange for housekeeping. East of Dawsonville.

Ken/770-205-5370

Wanted To Rent An adult professional seeking to rent a single-family home with three plus bedrooms, two plus bathrooms and fenced yard in Gainesville or within 15 minutes of Gainesville.

Please telephone 340344-0272.

Homes & Real Estate Acreage For Sale 13 acres Pond Located 15 minutes from town. Paved road, county water, large hardwoods. $7900/acre 404-313-1188 8.5 ACRES Paved road, county water, wooded, $39,900.

404-313-1188

House For Sale-Hall County 3BR/2BA, 2 car garage, Mulberry Place S/D, Flowery Branch. $137,500. 770-906-5355 3BR/2BA, finished basement, living room, kitchen, East Hall area/ Gillsville. $120,000.

706-754-4563

FORD 2002 Mustang.

V6, red, auto, 78k. convt.

Clean. Gainesville $4250. 678-859-6136 MERCURY 2007 Grand Marquis LS. Leather, 86k, Clean. Exc Cond. $7600.

727-742-8452 VW 2012 Jetta SEexcellent cond, red, 38k mi, 5 sp manl, heated seats, blue tooth, Sirius. $12,500. 770-329-2539

Import Cars HONDA 2012 Accord LX, 1 owner, 54K mi, well maintained, immaculate cond. below loan value, priced to sell at $14,500.

770-654-5084 NISSAN 2004 Altima, 2.5SL, 1 owner, 47K, exc. cond., 4 DR, snrf, heated seats, Michelins, Bose, $8,250. 404-386-5772 NISSAN 2013 370Z Coupe. Blk, MSRP $37,413. Showrm Cond.

2000 miles. Priced below market at $27,500. 770535-9912 TOYOTA 1993 Camry XLT. Low mi, V6. Cold A/C. Leather int. Exc Cond., $2,200 706-949-4688 TOYOTA 1993 Camry.

Low miles. Satellite radio sys, Michelin’s . $2500.

706-949-4688

Trucks FORD 1988-F-250. 7.3 diesel, 5spd, Ext Cab. VGC.. Trade possible. $4,500/obo. 770-9670751 GMC 1998 Sonoma Ext Cab. 5spd, 4 cyl, custom whls/sound. New A/C, $2999. 678-910-3434 GMC 2002 Sonoma SLS Extended cab 4 cyl 5 speed manual Matching fiberglass cap Excellent condition $5500 678-450-0033

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