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By LEANNE AKIN

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The Jackson County Board of Commissioners and representatives of the municipalities have signed the letter formally requesting that Piedmont District Attorney Brad Smith investigated whether spending of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) fund by the City of Nicholson has been appropriate.

The letter comes after the commission approved Chairman Tom Crow’s motion to request an investigation into questionable spending which a citizens’ committee agreed to seek reimbursement of SPLOST dollars spent for paving in the area of James Maxwell Road in Nicholson.

“I am asking the cities to join in this effort to clear the ‘cloud,” said the July 21 letter

which asks Smith to appear at the Sept. 21 commission meeting to apprise the board on the investigation’s progress. “This action is taken to clear a ‘cloud over a very important program to all of the cities and to the county,” the letter says. “The citizens must know that their tax dollars are being spent ethically and legally.”

At the commission’s Aug. 17 meeting, the board will revisit a previous report on expenditures made on the West Jackson EMS station. Chairman Crow has questioned whether economic development dollars were inappropriately spent on aspects of the station and the accompanying road project.

Also at next Monday’s meeting, the board is expected to: ■■ Approve an intergovernmental agreement by and between the Jackson County

School District and Jackson County for the transfer of title to portions of Gordon Street property, creation of easements and joint occupancy of structure. The county is working to renovate a section of the former school building for its Parks & Rec department. The gym and the athletic field will be developed for use by Parks & Rec. ■■ Approve an intergovernmental agreement that would allow Jackson County to continue to provide an inmate detail for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to utilize on state highway maintenance projects. GDOT will provide the salary for the guard to supervise the detail and provide transportation.

■■ Authorize the chairman to execute a contract with Code Red for a mass notification system with weather alert for Jackson

Jackson Co. Schools may move toward WJPS demo

Braselton Park is site of Saturday’s Relay For Life

State OK’s middle school A major hurdle in whether a future middle school can be built on the property where the former West Jackson Primary School sits has been overcome.

The Jackson County Board of Education was recently informed that the State Department of Education has approved the needed waiver to provide for the future middle school site.

With that approval, the system can schedule the hearings required before the building can be “phased out” from inventory so that it can be demolished.

The historic gymnasim will not be impacted; it is being utilized by

Jackson County Parks & Rec. The hearings will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, and at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept.

14. The board work session will be held at the school board office while the regular voting session will be hosted at West Jackson Elementary School.

Other changes are also on the horizon as the board approved a revised organizational chart to align with to the system’s strategic plan during the Aug. 10 meeting. In the future, an Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources and Assistant Superintendent - Teach-

County. The system will be funded through approved General Funds and E-911 accounts for one year with a three-year extension at the same cost. After the first year, the annual cost for the system will be $15,000 for the next three years.

■■ Approve the purchase of a slope mower from Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company for the state contract price of $108,702.

■■ Authorize the chairman to execute the contracts between Jackson County and DTS Southern Disaster Recovery as the primary vendor for the emergency debris removal services with Crowder Gulf as the secondary vendor.

■■ Authorize the chairman to sign the county’s defined retirement plan documents for required refiling with the IRS to be in compliance with all rules and regulations.

Southern A&E has prepared renderings of a future middle school for the growing West Jackson area. The design proposal would provide for a soccer field and an exterior to complement the feel of Braselton. ing and Learning would be added as well as a Diretcor of Personnel and Director of Student Services.

On Monday, the position of Director of Student Information Systems and Instructional Technology was approved with Martha Wilson being hired for

the position.

The board also approve the job description for Public Relations and Communications Coordinator.

Future academy?

Jackson County Schools is hosting an Aug. 25 morning of coffee and conversation to discuss a potential college and career academy in Jackson County.

The gathering will be

held from 7:45-9 a.m. in the Jackson EMC Auditorium and the community is invited to attend.

For more information, contact Director of CTAE and Community Relations Todd Shultz at 706-387-7320 or tshultz@ jackson.k12.ga.us or Work Based Learning coordinator Laura Boswell at 706-336-8900 or lboswell@jackson.k12. ga.us

Relay For Life of Braselton-Hoschton will be a Saturday celebration of celebrities – cancer survivors and their caregivers.

Being held at Braselton Park from 2-8 p.m., Relay For Life will have a movie and entertainment tie-in with cancer survivors being the saluted celebrities during the 2 p.m. opening ceremony and initial survivors’ lap.

Relay will wrap up as the time nears for the start of HOME, this Movies Under the Stars featured film. Everyone is invited to arrive by 7 p.m. to participate in Relay’s closing ceremonies.

Another celebrity is joining in with the fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society. Sonya Thompson will be autographing photos of herself as a zombie. The Commerce resident is best known for her zombie roles in The Walking Dead and Zombieland. She will be raising money from 2-4 p.m. during Relay For Life. Autographs will be $10 each.

Survivors will also be honored during the survivors dinner after which they will be welcomed back to the park in grand style to participate in their closing lap and the luminary ceremony which will also remember those who have lost their battle with cancer.

Visit the Relay For Life of Braselton-Hoschon Facebook page for more details.

Braselton council rejects rezone for spec building

By FARAH BOHANNON

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A request to rezone a 32.6-acre parcel from general commercial to allow for a a distribution-technology center between Braselton Parkway and Exchange Way off Highway 53 was rejected Monday by the Braselton Town Council.

Councilman Tony Funari voted no to the motion to deny the request by Huntington Industrial PartnersAtlanta LLC for property owned by 2255 Delk Road Partnership LP and TLD Investment LP . Approval was recommended with conditions by planning director Kevin Keller and the planning commission.

“We believe that the edges of this property are commercial, but the interior should be manufacturing distribution,” said David McDaniel, who spoke on behalf of Huntington Industrial. “We are proposing to leave the edges with the seller for a future hotel site. We plan to build a 432,000-square-foot spec

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Conditions would be required the developer to complete the construction of Exchange Way to Braselton Parkway, and the project would be required to have two access points onto Braselton Parkway, which could include Exchange Way. Donna Bryant, a Braselton resident, spoke in opposition. “We get the brunt of the trucking traffic that goes through the city,” said Bryant.

Martin Lane, one of Bryan’s neighbors, agreed regarding the proposed distribution center and the addition of more trucks and traffic.

“I am totally against any more truck traffic,” said Lane. “Numerous times it is backed up from 85 all the way until the trucks turn into Pilot. Then, you have to make a left turn from the right-hand lane to get in.

Then, with trucks coming in from Oakwood, you are still stuck. Somebody is going to get killed over there again.”

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Roetzer agreed with the stress of more traffic, but said she is afraid that the town will become a “ghost town” due to the constant addition of warehouses and distribution centers as opposed to retail stores.

She is also concerned about neighbors and herself being trapped in their subdivision, which is located behind the Pilot gas station, as well as the issue of emergency response vehicles unable to enter, due to a truck tipping over.

“I am also worried about how this will affect our community,” said Roetzer.

“We have people who want to build houses, but there are no amenities for them.

Warehouses are what are coming in, and they just cause more problems.”

McDaniel’s rebuttal included a presentation of a traffic count conducted from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on a Friday at Pilot Tavel Center and Park 53.

McDaniel said it is expected there would be two trucks in and two trucks out every hour from the project.

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Braselton Mayor Bill Orr (L) and Assistant Police Chief Lou Solis (R) were involved in Monday’s acceptance of recertification of the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification by Chief Terry Esco. The presentation was made by Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police director of state certification Mark Bender.

Braselton Police gets its recertification honors

By FARAH BOHANNON

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The Braselton Police Department has officially been recertified by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

During the town council’s Aug. 10 voting session, Mark Bender, Director of State Certifications for the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, officially awarded Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco with a plaque stating

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the department has been recertified.

“It is my pleasure to present to Chief Terry Esco of the Braselton Police Department with their recertification under the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program,” said Bender. “As I like to tell folks, the first one is the easiest one to get. It is the second one where you have to prove that you comply with all the standards and policies.”

Esco mentioned that he has to thank his officers for all of their hard work.

The department received its State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification in March of 2012 after three years of tedious work. At that time, the department was one of only 96 agencies in the state to have earned the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification requiring adherence to 118 strict standards.

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POLICE REPORT Rape suspect is jailed in Jackson County The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded July 5 to Northeast Georgia Medical Center where a juvenile alleged she was raped while at a Jackson County residence the previous evening.

The mother of the victim reported the assault occurred while her daughter was visiting a relative in the Gum Springs Road area. Testimonial evidence and other evidence obtained from the scene pointed investigators to Fidel Julian Hernandez, 20, of Atlanta.

Parr methamphetamine, packaging material for the distribution of the illegal substance and stolen property.

As a result, Connie Beth Parr, 63, of Nicholson, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, possession of tools for the commission of a crime and theft by receiving.

Parr may also have pending charges of possession of Schedule II drugs and possession of Schedule II drugs with the intent to distribute.

Parr is currently incarcerated at the Jackson County Jail.

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Jefferson Police ■■ A problem with an intoxicated person was reported Aug. 3 at a Gordon Street apartment. The man, who argued with residents, was criminally trespassed from the property and advised he would be arrested if he returned.

■■ A driver involved in a mishap in the City Square parking lot on Aug. 3 was charged with driving under the influence.

■■ A vehicle fire was reported Aug. 2 at Pendergrass Flea Market where a vehicle which had been experiencing power steering fluid loss was ablaze. The Jefferson Fire Department responded.

■■ The driver of a vehicle seen throwing cans out of the car along Highway 129 on Aug. 3 was stopped and charged with following too closely, possession of marijuana and possession of drugrelated objects.

■■ A reckless driving incident was reported Aug. 3 on Highway 129 after a driver said she was forced to swerve into the median when another vehicle came into her lane. Damage was reported to the undercarriage of the vehicle.

■■ A female who reportedly was acting strange at a Danielsville Street residence on Aug. 3 was charged with public drunkenness after she was checked out by EMS personnel. She apparently injured her arm when breaking out a window. The complainant also said she poured lighter fluid on the

Warrants were obtained and with the assistance of U.S. Marshals, Hernandez was arrested on a bus in the state of Mississippi.

On Aug. 4, Hernandez was extradited back to Jackson County where he is currently incarcerated. Hernandez has been charged with rape, three counts of aggravated child molestation, one count of child molestation, two counts of aggravated sodomy, cruelty to children in the first degree and one count of aggravated sexual battery.

Hernandez has been denied bond.

Citizens are encouraged to notify their local law enforcement agencies of any suspicious persons, crimes or other relevant information by calling 911 or the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 706-367-8718. Also please remember that you can provide information without being involved or identified by contacting the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office’s anonymous tip line at 706-367-3784 to report any criminal or suspicious activity.

Drugs charges levied after search warrant On Aug. 7, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 1978 Cabin Creek Road in Nicholson, and during the course of the search, investigators located a quantity of

back of the house and was attempting to light it.

■■ A juvenile problem was reported Aug. 3 by a Winder mother who said she was contacted by the Department of Family and Children Services.

■■ A Fairfield Drive resident reported the recovery of a lawnmower which may have been stolen. It was found at the entrance to the subdivision.

■■ The driver of a vehicle stopped Aug. 2 on Washington Street was cited for driving while license suspended, safety belt violations, windshield violation, missing or obscured license plate and operation an unsafe vehicle.

■■ Jefferson Police assisted Arcade Police on a physical dispute call on Grace Drive on Aug. 2. Three persons were taken into custody and charged in the case which required assistance with crowd control.

■■ A Smith & Wesson handgun was reported taken from a vehicle parked at an Eisenhower Court address on Aug. 2.

■■ A harassment by telecommunications was reported Aug. 1. The situation involves a jealous female.

■■ A battery and criminal trespass was reported Aug. 1 at a Kissam Street location.

The neighbor dispute was over a car battery.

■■ A battery and theft by taking was reported Aug. 1 at an Elrod Avenue address where a man said he was attacked by four men after he had talked with one of the suspect’s mother about the theft of a gas can and siphoned gas. The man said his wallet was taken but returned minus $50 in cash.

■■ The theft of a phone was reported July 31 by an Elrod Avenue resident who gave police the name of a possible suspect.

■■ A 24-year-old was charged with shoplifting at Kroger after being found with two ice cream items in his pants pocket.

■■ A vehicle owner who loaned her car to her husband’s co-worker reported the July 31 that the vehicle had not been returned but she did not want to prosecute. When the vehicle was returned, it was no longer working properly so she was advised of the civil process.

■■ A criminal trespass was reported July 31 after a man punched the windshield of his girlfriend’s car during an argument.

■■ A civil dispute was reported Aug. 4 at a Pine Street apartment.

■■ A prescription medication was reported stolen from a Hog Mountain Road address on Aug. 4 while the resident was away from the unlocked home.

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Come out for a fun time for the whole family at the Cultivators Market at Shields-Ethridge Farm in Jefferson, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.15. Admission is free to tour the historic farm buildings. Watch pottery demonstrations, goat milking, blacksmith forging and wool spinning. Children’s can make their own clay pots. Live music from Al McLeod and “Cracker Eruption” and view the movie “Farmland.” Vendors will be selling fresh produce, honey, cornmeal and grits, jellies and salsas and many more interesting homemade and crafted items. Call Denise at 706-367-8877 or dftemple@gfb.org or visit www.shieldsethridgefarminc.com or Facebook at “Shields Ethridge Heritage Farm”.

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Glynn County Superior Court Judge Stephen Scarlett presided over the installation ceremony of the newly elected GSYH executive board which includes Sheriff Mangum, Wayne County Sheriff John Carter, Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker and Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard. Below: The newly-sworn in officials with Youth of the Year from the various youth homes.

Sheriff Mangum elected to leadership role with Sheriffs’ Youth Homes Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum was elected by her fellow sheriffs to serve as the secretary / treasurer of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes (GSYH).

On July 27 during the annual Georgia Sheriffs’ Association summer training conference on Jekyll Island, Glynn County Superior Court Judge Stephen Scarlett presided over the installation ceremony of the newly elected GSYH executive board, administering the oath of office to Sheriff Mangum and the new officers.

Sheriff Mangum has been an avid supporter of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes, since taking office in 2013. Under her leadership, the sheriff’s office sponsored two annual golf tournament fundraising events and a wrestling event, in which the proceeds benefit the Homes.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office also provides Christmas gifts and school supplies for the children. In addition, Sheriff Mangum is an active member of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association.

“Sheriff Janis Mangum is a tough but fair career

law enforcement officer whose honest and hard working nature will be of great benefit to Georgia’s abused, abandoned and neglected children,” said J. Terry Norris, Executive Director of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association and Youth Homes.

“Her experience working with abused children and her sensitivity to their needs is evident even during the briefest of conversations, which enables her to motivate and encourage others to pause and recognize the importance of helping children,” said Norris. “The sheriffs and our staff at the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes look forward to her leader-

ship and guidance as she assumes the position of secretary/treasurer.”

The sheriffs of Georgia sponsor full-time residential care for Georgia’s dependent, abused, abandoned and neglected children at five campuses through the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes.

Founded in 1956, it now serves more than 200 children each year on five campuses located in Dalton, Chatsworth, LaGrange, Swainsboro and Hahira.

The homes are not reform schools or correctional institutions. They provide a warm, caring and secure place for an unwanted and unloved child to live in a safe, loving environment.

Georgia Sheriffs train Sheriffs’ offices in Georgia have many responsibilities such as providing courthouse security, operating jails, transporting inmates and mental patients, performing traffic and law enforcement functions, registering sex offenders and many more.

Sheriffs are the chief law enforcement officer of each county and have many mandated responsibilities by state law.

As a result of these diverse responsibilities, sheriffs must be knowledgeable of best practices and procedures in many areas. Current concerns of law enforcement as they relate to the Office of Sheriff are addressed during training conferences sponsored by the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Inc. Jackson County Sheriff Janis G. Mangum recently returned from the Association’s annual Summer Training Conference held on Jekyll Island, July 27-29.

More than one hundred chief law enforcement officers from around the state participated in the three-day event. The sheriffs participated in multiple training sessions, received timely information from high level state officials and conducted Association business.

The conference was devoted to training sessions to update the sheriffs on topics relevant to public safety and the Office of the

Sheriff. Expert speakers provided training to the sheriffs on legislative and legal issues, social networking, mental health transports, and operations of the jail.

The sheriffs also heard from representatives of the Georgia Peace Officers Standards & Training Council, Georgia Department of Family & Children Services, Georgia Department Community Supervision, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and Legal & Liability Risk Management Institute.

“The services required of the Office of Sheriff in every county of the state are critical to the safety of our citizens and are unlike the mandates of all other local or state law enforcement agencies. During this important training event, 100+ sheriffs convened to identify viable solutions to complex and costly issues facing sheriffs’ offices and local taxpayers. Their participation is vital if we are to seek out the best practices in fulfilling these important responsibilities,” said Terry Norris, executive director of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association.

Other highlights of the conference included the installation of the 2015-2016 officers for the Association. The newly elected officers.

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Bridge connects hospital campus With Tuesday’s opening of River Place Bridge, patients and family members visiting Medical Plaza 1 will be able to access the traffic light at the main entrance of Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton when travels require a left-hand turn onto Friendship Road. It will also significantly improve the

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connectivity between buildings on the hospital campus and enhance the wellness promotion with additional sidewalks for walkers, joggers and golf cart riders. The bridge was constructed with 40,000 pounds of steel and 1,200 cubic yards of concrete and is 40 feet wide with a 240-foot span.

Participate in open house tours

Cardboard ‘lean’ design is part of doctors’ office nate waste in any given process, even in the delivery of healthcare. With the elimination of waste in a process, it has been proven the process runs smoother and more efficiently with an improved end result. In our case, we are striving to create a streamlined and efficient approach to delivering healthcare, which will produce improved safety and increase patient satisfaction,” says Dr. Philip Kimsey, Quest (Lean) Physician Champion for the Northeast Georgia Physicians Group and NGPG Primary Care Clinic physician. “In addition, the medical staff and providers benefit from a more efficient work day.

Everyone benefits. When completed, these may be the first fully lean designed medical offices in northeast Georgia.”

With all the time, effort and money involved in building new offices from the floor-up, NGPG wants to make sure to get it right.

Building new practices using lean principles requires teamwork, sharing of ideas and a listening to a variety of experiences. That’s where the cardboard comes in.

Dr. Kimsey explains,

“By building these cardboard physician offices first, we are able to get feedback from other doctors, nurses, administrators and patients about optimizing the flow of the patient and staff through the office. An optimized flow will lead to a better patient experience and a more efficient work environment for the staff. We want the entire community to be involved.

This kind of exercise will allow us to optimize not only the space, but the entire patient experience and improve our level of care.”

Ofelia Bridgeford, Practice Administrator at NGPG Heritage OB/GYN continues, “We are asking questions like, how can we improve the patient’s experience from beginning to end and how can we do it quicker?”

In this process, NGPG is re-imagining what their facilities should look like and how they can best meet patient and family needs for years to come. The goal is to design OB/GYN and Urology practices that provide patients with carefully considered high-quality care in an environment where patient’s needs are not only considered, they are the priority. To meet this goal

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NGPG would like to invite the public to tour one of their cardboard facilities and give feedback.

The cardboard offices will be on display for one day only, in two different locations. The first tours will be held on the third floor in the medical offices adjacent to the new Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton from 4-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The second tour option is in Gainesville on the second floor of Medical Park 1, 1315 Jesse Jewell Parkway

from 4-5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21. Each tour and feedback session will take about 30 minutes and snacks will be provided.

To participate in NGPG’s cardboard open houses and tour the mock-up offices, register online www.ngpg.com/ cardboardcity Space is limited so register today.

About Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) brings togethis more than 250 physicians, physician assis-

tants, nurse practitioners, midwives and clinical staff representing more than 20 specialties at more than 80 locations across North Georgia. See more at www.ngpg. org. NGPG is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), which serves more than 800,000 people in more than 13 counties across the region.

Patients of NGPG have a direct connection to Northeast Georgia Medical Center – Georgia’s #1 Hospital (CareChex®).

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This year, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group is taking an important step toward the future of healthcare, by building doctor’s offices out of cardboard; an exercise that will allow for patient’s needs to be considered before the physician’s office is even built.

For the first time, we are designing physician’s offices not based on architecture, but based on patients and families,” says Karlie Vavrinek, Administrative Director at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG).

At NGPG, it is understood, that in order to reshape patient care and workflow, good design is a necessity.

Good design doesn’t just consider how a space looks, but instead focuses on how the space will function. This is the future of healthcare facility design, a ‘Lean Design.’

Lean principles dictate an office should maximize value and minimize waste. “‘Lean’ is a management system that incorporates several principals to elimi-

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OBITUARIES Wayne Aikens

Died Aug. 8, 2015 Wayne Aikens, 68, of Winder, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015.

A native of Jefferson , he was a son of the late Claude and Grace Aaron Aikens. He was a truck driver for Jackson Ready Mix Concrete.

Survivors include his sons, Harold Aikens and Aaron Aikens, both of Winder; and grandchild, Kristian Aikens.

No services are planned at this time.

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Bud Akins

Died Aug. 8, 2015 Floyd Lamar “Bud” Akins Sr., 89, of Statham, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015.

Mr. Akins was preceded in death by his wife, Johnnie Lou Cook Akins; his parents, Jeff and Hattie Shaw Akins; and his brothers, James Akins and J.C. Akins. He was a member of Galilee Christian Church. He also was owner of Akins City Barber Shop for 62 years.

Survivors include his son, Floyd “Buddy” Akins Jr.; and sisters, Belle Chandler and Dorothy Ferguson, both of Winder.

Graveside services were held Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

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Lamar Lee Attaway

Died Aug. 4, 2015 Lamar Lee Attaway, 76, of Braselton, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015.

Attaway was one of the original volunteer members of the West Jackson Fire Department located in the Hoschton Depot. He was a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Hoschton for more than 40 years and a member of Northeast Church.

Survivors include wife of 54 years, Patsy McEver Attaway; daughters, Lynn Mason and husband Steve of Auburn, Lisa Dubnik and husband Don of Alabama and Laura Pityer and husband Rich of Hoschton; brother, Don Attaway and wife Marcia of Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Tina Campbell and husband James of Gainesville, Mikayla Dubnik, Jessica Dubnik, Nikolai Dubnik and Joshua Dubnik; and great-grandson, Tripp Campbell.

Funeral services were Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, in the chapel of Lawson Funeral Home with the Rev. Russell Harbin and the Rev. Rickey Thrasher officiating. Interment followed in Hoschton City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Journey at Northeast Church, 2001 Cherry Drive, Braselton, GA 30517.

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William Harold Brown

Died Aug. 6, 2015 William Harold Brown, 103, of Commerce, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015.

Born in Banks County, on Feb. 2, 191, he was a son of the late Claude Asbury and Nina Lord Brown. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Prickett Brown; 10 brothers and two sisters. He was the last living sibling of the Claude A. Brown family.

He was a man of deep and abiding faith, accepting the Lord as his Savior at the age of 13 at Beaverdam Baptist Church. He served as church clerk, song leader, deacon and Sunday school teacher at Beaverdam until he and Mary transferred their membership to Mt. Olive Baptist Church in 1970 where he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and choir member.

Over the course of his life, he was an avid farmer, worked for the federal government measuring cotton acreage and he also worked with the Commerce Poultry Plant. He was employed with Roper Pump Company until his retirement in 1977. Afterwards, he kept busy with carpentry work until age 85.

He was a Mason in Hudson Lodge 294, joining in 1947.

He was also a member of the Eastern Star. His community service included trustee for the Banks County School System (Davis Academy) during 1940s and 1950s and was president of the local PTA in the 1950s. He served

two terms as a Banks County commissioner giving inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals and deep concern for his fellow citizens.

Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Martha Jo and Gene Carlan of Commerce and Sharon Hardy and the late Jerry Hardy of Commerce; grandchildren, Greg Carlan of Commerce, Shawn Carlan Hackney (Jeff) of Washington, Rodney Hardy (Lynn) of Clemmons, N.C., and Kevin Hardy (Wendy) of Commerce; great-grandchildren, Courtney Carlan Murphy (Gary) of Carnesville, Cayla Carlan of Crestview, Fla., Adam Hackney, Alex Hackney and Austin Hackney of Washington, Jason Hardy and Jennifer Hardy Harris (Cameron), all of Clemmons, N.C., Mara Hardy Mitchell (Caleb) of Fayetteville, N.C., and Perry Hardy and Liam Hardy, both of Commerce; great-great-grandchildren, Aubrey Carlan of Commerce and Cambria Coley of Crestview, Fla., and Trey Murphy of Carnesville; sister-in-law, Nan Brown of Commerce; an numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Verlin Reece, the Rev. David Harbin, the Rev. Gene Carlan and the Rev. Blake Carter officiating. Interment followed in Jackson Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Aug. 13, 2015

Louie Cash

Died Aug. 10, 2015 Louie Cash, 93, of Bogart, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2015.

Born Oct. 8, 1921, he was a son of the late Asbury and Mary Mangleberg Cash. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Cash; and daughter, Shirley Patrick.

He was a retired carpenter.

Survivors include his children, Margaret Hall of Bold Springs and Patricia Klein, Eddie Cash and Jack Cash, all of Statham, and Joe Cash of Bogart; 18 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; and several greatgreat-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, in Barrow Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Billy Driskell officiating.The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon until 1:40 p.m. on Thursday before the service.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 13, 2015

Kathryn Patsy Everett

Died Aug. 10, 2015 Kathryn Patsy Everett, 62, of Winterville, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2015.

She was a daughter of the late James Roy and Gussie Gipson Lewallen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rickey Everett.

Survivors include her sons, Josh Kesler of Hull and Marcus Everett of Douglasville; daughter, Cathryn Mathews of Winterville; brother, Reese Lewallen of Martinez; sisters, Peggy Woodall of Jefferson and Annette Sewell of Homer; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2015, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Nails Creek Cemetery.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Aug. 13, 2015

Robert John Garrett

Died Aug. 9, 2015 Robert John Garrett, 74, of Dacula, formerly of Jackson County, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, and went to his favorite duck hunting spot where

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his dog, Drake, is waiting on him.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Carol; sons, Andrew, Michael and MatGarrett thew, and daughter, Shannon Lambert, including their much loved spouses and especially his 10 grandchildren.

Bob loved Jack Daniel Whiskey and M&M candies.

Bob was the oldest of eight children, six brothers and a sister. Born in California, he worked for grocery stores from the age of 13. He joined the sales team at Ralston Purina Pet Food Company in 1967, and moved to St. Louis, Mo., in 1970 and then onto Atlanta in 1972. Bob enjoyed music and singing. He sang in choirs and as a soloist at church, weddings, funerals and even at the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Braves games.

A memorial service will be at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to one of the following organizations: Homestead Hospice, 1561 Lenree Road, Suite A, Bogart, GA 30622; Parkinson Support Group, Lake Country Shakers, 707 Somerton Place, Cumming, GA 30040; or Hope Center for Assisted Living Care, 1200 Winder Highway, Dacula, GA 30019.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Aug. 13, 2015

Carolyn Marshall Harper

Died Aug. 10, 2015 Carolyn Marshall Harper, 86, of Winder, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2015.

She was the wife of the late Elmer F. Harper. She was a homemaker and member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Born in Gwinnett County, she was a daughter of the late Hughie and Velvie Miller Marshall.

Survivors include her daughter , Helen Ivey of Winder; son and daughterin-law, Dwayne and Retha Harper of Auburn; five grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and sisters and brother-in-law, Frances and Sonny James and Martha Marshall, all of Loganville.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, in the stateroom of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Interment was in Duncan’s Creek Congregational Church Cemetery.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 13, 2015

Donald Heaton

Died Aug. 10, 2015 Donald Heaton, 80, of Hoschton, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, at Peachtree Christian Hospice, surrounded by his family.

Arrangements are pending.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, The Paper, Aug. 13, 2015

Fannie Mae Kinsey

Died Aug. 7, 2015 Miss Fannie Mae Kinsey, 98, of Jefferson, died Friday, August 7, 2015.

Born in Gainesville, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Allen Kinsey and the late Emma Sutton Kinsey. She was retired from Jefferson Mills and attended Living Word Worship Center. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lula Bell Yarbrough; and brothers, Ralph, Charles and Friday Kinsey.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Dugar Strickland officiating. Burial

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followed in Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson with nephews honored as pallbearers.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 13, 2015

Louise Landers

Died Aug. 5, 2015 Louise Landers, 85, of Braselton, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, at her residence.

A daughter of the late Marion and Estelle Howington Beck, she had resided in Jackson County for most of her life. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Troy Landers; daughter, Stella Ross; granddaughter, Tina Pruitt; and grandson, Chris Ward. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Larry Gaines of Hoschton and Debbie and Jimmy Murphy of Pendergrass; grandchildren, Marsha Ward and Jeremy Murphy; and great-grandchildren, John Clark, Chelsea Clark and Kaytlin Murphy.

The funeral service was held Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Calvin Gooch officiating.

Interment was in the Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 13, 2015

Michael Mathis

Died Aug. 8, 2015 Michael Mathis, 2, of Statham, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015.

Survivors include his parents, Jeremy Mathis and Jennifer Johnson; brother, Bryson Mathis; grandparents, Michael and Janice Johnson, Michelle and Jody Seawright, Scott Ruark and James Henderson; and great-grandparents, John and Faye Banks and Clint and Retha Adams The funeral service was held Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, n the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Hal Tapp officiating.

Burial followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to www.gofundme.com for baby Michael’s funeral expenses.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 13, 2015

Patricia Miller

Died Aug. 7, 2015 Patricia Miller, 78, of Statham, died Friday, Aug. 7, 2015.

Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Miller; and her parents, Benjamin and Willie Lois Cain Harrison. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church.

Survivors include her sons,

Tom (Darlene) Miller of Statham and Michael Miller of Lawrenceville; granddaughter, Lacy Ann Marie Miller; sisters, Shirley Johnson and Mary Derena, both of Alpharetta; and brother, Robert Harrison of Roswell.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the Smith Memory Chapel with Pastor Matt Calvert officiating. Visitation with the family will be just prior to the service beginning at noon.

Smith Memory Chapel, Winder The Paper, Aug. 13, 2015

William Gary Morgan

Died Aug. 6, 2015 William Gary Morgan, 82, of Commerce, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Northridge Medical Center.

Born in Gadsden, Ala., he was a son of the late William George and Berta Lee Cook Morgan. He was a United States Army veteran and was retired from Commerce City Schools as a music teacher and band director. She was also preceded in death by his daughters, Denise Stephens and Lisa Ruble.

Survivors include his wife, Sara Nell Evans Morgan; daughters, Cathy Statulevicius of Canada, Melody Broquet of South Carolina and Lynn Duncan of Norcross; son, Mike Morgan of Texas; brother, Melvin Morgan of Jacksonville, Ala.; 13 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 10, 2015 in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Mr. Steve Parker officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66625.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Aug. 13, 2015

Elizabeth Carolyn Norelius

Died Aug. 7, 2015 Elizabeth Carolyn Norelius, 85, of Braselton, died Friday, Aug. 7, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Burton Norelius Jr. She was a former member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church, a volunteer for the Shepherd Center and was honored as Senior Citizen of the Year in Kernersville, N.C., Norelius where she lived for many years. She was a seamstress and loved to quilt, cross stitch and read.

Survivors include her daughters, Bonnie Sykes of Braselton, Mary Sharpe and

husband Alec of North Carolina, and Terri Timmerman and husband Michael of Oregon; sister, Peggy Murphy and husband Paul of Georgia; grandchildren, Julie Mikels and husband Tony, Jennifer Goodman and husband James, Toni McElroy, Daniel Sharpe and wife Ashley, Corey Sharpe, David Timmerman and wife Casey and Nikki Hyne; and greatgrandchildren, Kuepper Mikels, Mckenna Mikels, Ari Mikels, Jared Goodman, Megan Goodman, Kaela Tabares, Nathan Goodman, Selah Sharpe, Sophie Sharpe, Mia Sharpe, Collin Sharpe and Mayson Hyne.

Memorial services were held Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Bob Fielder officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shepherd’s Center, 431 Bodenhamer St., Kernersville, NC, 27284 or Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 222, Gainesville, GA, 30501.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Aug. 13, 2015

Stanley Patrick

Died Aug. 9, 2015 Stanley Patrick, 56, of Winder, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015.

A native of Hahira, he was employed by Pittman Construction Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris Franklin and Shirley Hamby Patrick.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa Patrick of Winder; sons, Josh (Candace) Patrick of Baldwin and Nathan (April) Patrick of Ft. Worth, Texas; brothers, Ronald Patrick, Tracy Patrick and Chad Patrick, all of Bogart; sister, Shelbie Nalley of Winder; and grandchildren, Caleb Patrick, Alyssa Patrick and Braden Patrick.

The funeral service was held Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Randall Mathis officiating. Burial followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 13, 2015 See more obituaries on Page 6A

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f you can read this, thank a teacher.

There are a lot of things I learned in school for which I owe my teachers a debt of gratitude.

I took typing class from a teacher named Connie Bruce. I have used that skill almost every day of my working life, particularly those in the news business.

Let me confess at the outset, I am married to a veteran teacher. She teaches sixth grade.

Dear Lord, please give a special blessing to anyone who is a teacher in middle school. It is a place where young raging hormones with arms and legs attached begin the transition from elementary to high school.

Back in the days of our moon landings and orbits, there was a time when the spacecraft would go on the dark side of the moon and would be out of contact with mission control.

At one point during the growth of a child, they go out of contact with mission control. This is where your teenager suddenly knows more than you. Teachers deal with this every day.

Teaching is a noble profession. Those who answer the call are special people who can make a difference in the lives of children. They may be teaching the future scientist who will discover a cure for cancer. They may teach a future garbage collector. A good teacher will give equal effort to ensure the student gains as much knowledge as possible.

We used to have colleges that specialized in training teachers. Georgia Southern University was once known as Georgia Teachers College. During that time, it turned out many of our state’s finest educators. Sadly, only a few colleges exist where the college of education is the largest.

Recruiting young people to become teachers is challenging in a world where so many other opportunities exist. Most of our university-level institutions offer a wide array

Harris Blackwood of degrees in cutting edge studies.

But thank God, every year, a new crop of teachers enter the field.

I have been with my wife as she prepared her classroom for her new arrivals. The new teachers are starry-eyed and ready to begin their career.

They are just a few years older than their pupils and will be tried and tested as they seek to educate our youngsters.

This is the time of year when spouses of teachers get to go on a treasure hunt for the store that has pencils, paper, scissors, markers and other school supplies on sale. Yes, you can put out all sorts of lists, but some kids are so dirt poor they can’t afford all the stuff they might need.

My wife spends time going through the backto-school newspaper ads to find the best bargain.

I spent $75 last week in a dollar store. You can get a lot of stuff at a dollar an item.

After spending money and time on students, a teacher may not see her impact. But there are those moments to make it worthwhile. When we see a current or former student of hers somewhere around town, they come up and hug her. You realize they really love and respect the woman who wants to see them grasp the ideas of science.

I love and respect my wife, too. She comes from a long line of teachers and the fruits of their labor will be evident for many years to come.

God bless all who teach!

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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Publisher Charlotte Atkins General Manager Norman Baggs Editor LeAnne Akin

Some things old are new again In my childhood home, I did not grow up surrounded with literature or commercial novels. What I did grow up with were two items read daily by my parents with strong interest and complete devotion: The Bible and the daily newspaper.

The Bible told us how to live, the newspaper told us how life was being lived by others. When the afternoon newspaper arrived, Mama hurried to get it. Then, with a cup of coffee with cream and sugar, she settled down to read every word. After Daddy finished supper, he, too, read every word then dropped it section by section in a pile next to his chair. I remember most especially the voluminous Sunday papers — and we got an additional big city paper that day — strewn in a couple of piles in the den. In Daddy’s pile, the funny papers were on the bottom because he always read those first on Sunday.

Daddy never read books outside of a Biblical concordance or reference, while Mama read bits of a few and four cover-tocover, all four written by

Ronda Rich her baby. They were always knowledgeable with a strong feel for the community, the nation, politics and, particularly, the obituaries.

Mama knew the daily obits down to the word.

For my sister and me, she was the town crier of death. If she saw an obituary for someone I knew, she called to make sure I knew, especially if I were traveling.

Clearly, I remember one of those times when I was away on Kiawah Island, S.C., working on a new book. Mama called and said, “I have some sad news. I hate to tell you while you’re working but I think you’ll want to know.

I just read it in the paper.”

I had a home economics teacher whom I adored.

She had married later in life to a great love and even greater man. Every-

one loved Bubba. They had been married perhaps 10 years when a heart attack dropped him while doing yard work. Mama was as she gentle as she could be in breaking the news but I recall clearly how the pain stabbed my heart, I dropped to my knees and said, “Oh no! Oh no! It can’t be.” Mama grieved with me and that helped a bit.

In our home now, we read the newspaper and the Bible. We still hold the Word of God in our hands as we read but we, like many, had fallen into the habit of reading newspapers online. A trip to one of my favorite places has changed that. While relaxing for a few days on Sea Island, we had newspapers delivered daily. With great relish, I enjoyed my coffee in bed and read those newspapers cover to cover every morning.

On Sunday afternoon, after church and lunch, I had settled into an easy chair in our room and read the newspapers. As I dropped them section by section by the chair, I was reminded of those days of my youth when Mama and Daddy had done the same.

Then and there, I made up my mind and loudly declared, “When we get home, I am subscribing to paper editions.”

Here’s what I realized: By reading only digital editions, I have been missing out on great stories layered deep in the pages.

It made me recall all the stories and conversation created between my parents and others because of what they had read. Even my grandmother in the mountains was devoted to her paper. Many times, I heard her say, “I read it in the Nugget.”

Here’s my prediction: Digital online reading is going to give up ground back to paper versions of newspapers in a way similar to how digital and CDs are giving ground back to the considered long dead vinyl records. Ten million vinyl records were sold in 2014.

Sometimes it just takes time for people to figure out what they’re missing.

Ronda Rich is the best-selling author of several books.

Sign up for her newsletter at www.rondarich.com. Her column appears weekly.

Those back-to-school items no child wants but all really do need

By Heidi N. Simmons, MPH

For The Paper

Children are typically excited to shop for backto-school supplies. Many get to pick out new clothes, new shoes, new book bags and a countless number of classroom supplies. The one item guaranteed not to be on a student’s shopping list is shots! Though shots or immunizations are not first on the supply list, they are beneficial and a required back-to-school item.

Many children received their first set of school shots as they enter kindergarten around 5 years old.

The next time students need shots is before entering the seventh grade, which is a new rule for the state of Georgia. Incoming seventth grade students need a meningitis shot and booster shot of Tdap. All seventh grade students born on or after Jan. 1, 2002 are required to have these two immunizations in both public and private schools. This rule started last school year; students who are now in the 8th grade or above are not required but are encouraged to get these two shots as well.

The Tdap (pronounced T-Dap) pro-

tects students from three different diseases: pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus and diphtheria. All three diseases can lead to life threatening health problems or death. Children receive shots for these diseases between the ages of 2 months and 18 months old, but the protective factors of the shot wears off as they get older.

Getting a booster shot as a preteen gives adolescents added protection from the diseases and adds protection to younger siblings.

The meningitis vaccine prevents students from getting a serious bacterial illness called meningococcal disease. The disease infects parts of the brain and the spinal cord, which can lead to permanent brain damage or death. Georgia’s Department of Public Health states, 76 percent of menin-

gococcal cases that occur among 11-19-year-olds could have been prevented with vaccines. Children do not receive this shot until they are age 11 or entering the seventh grade. When a child turns 16 years old they will be required to get a booster meningitis shot for continued protection.

Most school systems are allowing students to meet these new immunizations requirements within 30 days of starting school. It is a good idea to call the school to see what their policies are in regards to immunizations. Shot records and proof of immunization can be provided to parents by the local health department. The local health departments can also update shot records, transfer shot records, and provide required shots. For more information or questions, contact your local health department.

Heidi N. Simmons, MPH, is a Health Educator with Jackson County Health Departments/Teen Matters. She can be reached at 706-367-5204 or Heidi.

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Braselton DDA plans for Zombie Run, Toast to Braselton

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Hollie Hutchinson has been appointed as the newest Braselton Downtown Development Authority (DDA) member but she was unable to attend the Aug. 6s meeting.

Cindy Phillips, who chairs the DDA and serves as chairwoman of the organizational committee, said Hutchinson agreed to serve on this committee with her. Phillips said the DDA members are thrilled to welcome Hutchinson, and said she has already expressed her excitement with them prior to the meeting.

“I talked to Hollie last week, and she is so excited to be a part of the DDA,” said DDA member Cheri Huff. “She has a lot of wonderful ideas.”

Jennifer Kidd, an existing DDA member, was named to head the promotions committee. Robbie Bettis had previously served as chairwoman.

DDA vice chairman and economic development committee chairman Clay Eubanks did not have anything to report as the committee’s meeting would be taking place the following day. (More on

OBITUARIES Continued from 4A

Marie Landers Powers

Died Aug. 6, 2015 Marie Landers Powers, 80, of Hoschton, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Powers; and brother, Neal Lee Landers.

Survivors include her Powers daughter, Janet D. Pruett of Hoschton; sons, Gregory Howard Thomason and wife Theresa of Florida and Michael “Skip” David Thomason and wife Barbara of Hoschton; stepsons, Steve Powers and wife Betsy of Florida and Robbie Powers and wife Margaret; brothers, Alvin David Landers and wife Audrey of South Carolina and Billy H. Landers and wife Mary of Lawrenceville; sisters, June Cornelia Starnes of Lilburn

that session in the Aug. 21 issue of The Paper.)

Huff presented the updates on the design committee on Sally Beggs’ behalf since she was absent from the meeting, but the two have been efficient about meeting regularly to discuss their committee plans. Huff assumed the bids are still out regarding the twinkle lights for the trees in downtown Braselton. She said they hope to tie up the loose ends on this project very soon and recently had a great committee meeting where they discussed some exciting new ideas.

“Sally and I have discussed the possibility of bringing in more art to downtown,” said Huff. “Sculptures and other unique pieces of art will definitely pretty up the town. Because we have little to no budget, there will probably be fundraising efforts for this, or we will certainly be open to donations.”

These pieces of art will strategically be placed around downtown, and will give the town a lot of character and beauty while helping Braselton become a town that is very supportive of art.

Kidd then presented her report on what her committee has been working on lately. A new logo for

and Mary Ann Kenerly of Hoschton; grandchildren, Jon Pruett, Robert Pruett, Amy Fascilla, Cory Thomason, Krissy Alexander, Stephen Powers, Todd Powers, Justin Powers, Christopher Powers and Brenna Coughlin; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.

Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with niece Theresa Kenerly officiating. Interment followed in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Aug. 13, 2015

Main Street has been in the works for the past few months. Kidd provided rough drafts for the other DDA members to gather their thoughts and suggestions, and everyone was in awe with how beautiful it was. Each one of the DDA members loved the logo, and excitement about officially revealing it when it is ready.

Downtown director Amy Pinnell said the logo is very versatile, and can easily be tweaked for the different seasons. Eubanks made a motion to accept the logo, and it was accepted.

The promotions committee will meet again at 6 p.m. on Aug. 24 in the Braselton Community Center.

Phillips then presented the organizational committee report, and said they have been very busy with the Toast to Braselton plans. It will be a Promenade to Downtown with a western theme, and will take place at the Braselton-Stover House in October. Stonewall’s Barbeque will provide the food again, but there are also a handful of exciting changes that will be implemented this year. Most of the income from this event will come from table sales, and guests who purchase entire tables can bring up to 12 people.

Graveside services were held Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, in the Dayton National Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio.

Survivors include her son, Robert Scott of Jefferson; and daughter Ruth Ann Barlow of Newark, Ohio.

No services will be held locally.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 13, 2015

Larry Joe Wilson

Died Aug. 4, 2015 Evelyn L. Scott of Jefferson died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Anna Mae Young.

She was a retired sales manager. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Skelt Scott.

Mr. Wilson loved his family including dogs, Cooch and Sissy. He loved to fish and travel and enjoyed visiting the mountains. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezar and Nell Wilson.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Wilson; sons, Buck Wilson and wife Sebrina, Michael Maloch and TJ Maloch, all of Winder; sisters, Barbara Lamar and husband Turner, Nancy Hardy, Marilyn Sweat and husband JT, all of Winder; grandchildren, Zack Wilson, Logan Wilson, Page Wilson, Aidn Strickland and Bryton

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Died Aug. 8, 2015 Larry Joe Wilson, 64, of Winder, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015.

Evelyn L. Scott

Each group will have the opportunity to decorate their own table or, for an extra $50, it will be decorated ahead of time. The table with the best decorations will win a special prize. There will be line dancing, music and a photo booth as well.

“We are looking for sponsors and good quality auction items,” said Phillips.

Phillips said that vacations, gift cards, large pieces of furniture, rounds of golf or anything $250 and up will work as auction items.

The benches from the Seat Yourself fundraiser will be available as items for bid in the live auction, since Huff has been selling these chairs and benches for quite some time now. There will be a great auctioneer this year that is apparently full of energy, and does a great job of getting the crowd involved.

McKenna Brandenburg, the DDA representative for Jackson County’s Got Talent, plans to attend the Toast to Braselton and give a sneak peak of her beautiful singing voice. The initial rehearsal day for Jackson County’s Got Talent was postponed, but the DDA plans to promote McKenna as much as possible before the event. She needs as many votes as possible.

The organizational committee is also working to create a thorough map of the booths at the Braselton Antique and Holiday Festival in October. They are also brainstorming a possible parking fundraiser for the festival as well.

The Zombie Run is slated for 9:30 a.m. on Halloween, and Eubanks has made a lot of progress so far on this first-time event. A logo and T-shirts have been decided, but the next thing is to find sponsors.

Pinnell says that so far, the Braselton Visitors Bureau has agreed to take care of the “It’s Better in Braselton” logo on the sleeve of the Zombie Run T-shirt, which is a $300 sponsorship. However, there are still more $300 sponsorships available for the back of the T-shirt.

Lastly, Kidd announced another new event to Braselton, “Let’s Go Caroling.” This will take place from 5-8 p.m. on Dec. 12 and is triggered toward getting shoppers in the mood to do their Christmas shopping downtown. Kidd said she is in the process of stationing carolers all around downtown, so while people shop, they can enjoy Christmas music.

The next DDA meeting at 11 a.m. on Sept. 10.

Sickles.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bo

Whisnant officiating.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Aug. 13, 2015

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PREPARING FOR THE 18th ANNUAL PETIT LE MANS

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Michael Shank Racing drivers Oswaldo Negri Jr. and Matt McMurry tested at Road Atlanta in July ahead of the 18th annual Petit Le Mans. The race takes place Oct. 3.

Negri Jr., McMurry turn laps in preparation for the season-ending race at Road Atlanta

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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BRASELTON—The 18th annual Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta will decide the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship and Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup. Ten hours will be all that stands between a race team’s dream of winning a championship and the nightmare of waking up from that winning dream. The race isn’t until Oct. 3, but it isn’t too early to get a leg up on the competition by testing at the track.

Last month, Michael Shank Racing drivers Oswaldo Negri Jr. and 17-year-old Matt McMurry tested on the 12-turn road course to improve upon last year’s 22nd-place finish overall and sixth-place finish in the Prototype class. Negri and fellow teammate, John Pew, competed in the race.

Negri Jr. said the two-day testing session on July 22-23 went “super well,” especially because of the hot conditions the team faced on day one and made the proper adjustments to get the car running faster and handling properly. But, the hot weather shouldn’t be an issue for the cars when Oct. 3 rolls around.

Negri Jr. says that change will be “big.”

“I think if we are good now, we are going to be better when we come back (in October),” Negri Jr. said. “I really like what we are doing, especially with the conditions that we had yesterday (July 22) and today (July 23).

“You saw the difference between yesterday and today. Stuff that worked yesterday

wasn’t working today. So, when we come back here, it might be a little bit cooler than what it is today, but I’m very optimistic.”

If his team is in contention in the late stages of the 10-hour race, Negri Jr. believes the track is “favored” towards their car.

He called Road Atlanta a “fun” track to race one with its elevation change, blind corners and fast speeds.

“It’s a traditional track, a (traditional) race. Lots of spectators, people camping, like old-school fans,” Negri Jr. said about the race weekend experience. “It’s awesome. It’s absolutely awesome. It makes you want to come back year after year after year.”

For 17-year-old McMurry, testing ahead of the Petit Le Mans was about trying to keep the car as neutral as possible during a test run, because the longer a run lasted, the looser the car became. McMurry is no stranger to Road Atlanta. During testing, he said Turns 5 and 6 were challenging, because they are both “deceiving” and look like a normal corner, where you slow down going into it. But, with the uphill in Turn 5 and the banking in Turn 6, it can catch a driver by surprise as they make their way through them.

McMurry compared Road Atlanta to Sebring International Raceway (Sebring, Fla.) in the nostalgic sense, because of the history of the track, as well as the tradition. Like Negri Jr., McMurry called Road Atlanta a “fun” track to race on.

“It’s a really, really fast-flowing track, which makes it a lot of fun for the drivers,”

Volleyball: Lady Hawks learn during scrimmage; season begins Aug. 17

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Michael Shank Racing drivers Oswaldo Negri Jr. and Matt McMurry tested at Road Atlanta in July ahead of the 18th annual Petit Le Mans. The race takes place Oct. 3.

McMurry said. “There’s a lot of good places for fans to watch, so it’s just all together a good race.”

He said the car is going to be “a lot faster” by the time the race gets here, due to the cool

temperatures.

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Lady Panthers go undefeated at Lanier Point to start the season 4-0

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ABOVE: Jackson County sophomore Brooke Kibbe delivers a pitch against Rabun County last Saturday. BELOW: Jackson County senior Madi Pecht fields a groundball against Rabun County.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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The Mill Creek Lady Hawks’ volleyball team lost 3-1 in its scrimmage game against the Mountain View Lady Bears last Friday.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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HOSCHTON—The Mill Creek Lady Hawks’ volleyball team didn’t end 2014 the way it had hoped.

The Lady Hawks hosted the Region 7-AAAAAA tournament, but fell short in being one of the top-four teams

GAINESVILLE—The Jackson County Lady Panthers’ softball lost several key pieces from its 2014 region championship-winning team.

Gone are players like Peyton Sorrells and Alyssa Dasher, but returning are players such as Madi Pecht (senior), Shelton Kendrix (senior) and Destiny Gaudlock (junior). After this past weekend’s Lanier Point In-

from the region to make the Class AAAAAA state playoffs.

Last Friday, the Lady Hawks were on the court for the first time since last season. The Lady Hawks scrimmaged in-region foe Moun-

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vitational to open the 2015 season, it is safe to say the Lady Panthers are ready to defend their region crown and get back into the Class AAA state playoffs.

The Lady Panthers went a perfect 4-0 last weekend, defeating Flowery Branch (5-4), Lumpkin County (102), Rabun County (9-1) and Duluth (8-0). All were nonregion wins.

The Lady Panthers were led by freshman Caroline Davis, who had a great debut in a Lady Panthers’ uniform, including a home run against Duluth. She finished the tournament with six hits and seven RBIs. Kendrix connected for five hits and one RBI in four games. Pecht recorded five hits, two RBIs and two stolen bases. Davis’ freshman counterpart, Joni Lott, also had a great debut, recording a home run against Duluth.

She finished with three hits and seven RBIs. Senior Kelsie Gassner added five hits and three RBIs. Gaudlock recorded three stolen bases. Junior Kaylan Pruitt recorded five hits and two RBIs. The Commerce Lady Tigers competed in the tournament as well, but didn’t have the same success. The Lady Tigers’ 2015 campaign began with two losses (North Fosyth and Union County),

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WERA returns to Road Atlanta in September

2015 Jackson Chamber Golf Classic

Regular season begins Aug. 21

WERA motorcycle racing returns to Road Atlanta, Sept.

11-13. Tickets will be available at the gate. A three-day pass is $40 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday); two-day pass is $30 (Saturday and Sunday); one-day pass is $20 (Sunday). Camping and off-road vehicles are free. Sept. 11 will be a “Track Day” for non-racers. Sept. 12 gives racers a day of practice before the double-header Sportsman Sprint.

The 2015 Jackson Chamber Golf Classic takes place on Friday, Aug. 21, at Traditions of Braselton Golf Club. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Fee is $500 per foursome. Mulligan packages for entire team are $120; individual mulligan packages are $35. Packages includes two mulligans, one tee buster, two raffle tickets and entry into the putting contest. For more information, visit: www. jacksoncountyga.com, or call 706-387-0300 and e-mail info@jacksoncountyga.com.

The 2015 high-school football season kicks off with scrimmage games, beginning tonight. Jefferson hosts West Hall, 7 p.m.; Mill Creek hosts Archer, 7 p.m. Tomorrow, Commerce hosts Franklin County, 8 p.m.; East Jackson hosts Johnson, 7:30 p.m.; Jackson County hosts Loganville, 7:30 p.m. The 2015 regular season begins on Friday, Aug. 21, with Commerce, East Jackson and Jefferson in action. Mill Creek plays Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Georgia Dome as part of the 2015 Corky Kell Classic.

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Heartbreak in the opener: Jefferson falls to Flowery Branch in extras

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The Mill Creek Lady Hawks’ volleyball team fell short in its scrimmage against the Mountain View Lady Bears last Friday. The Lady Hawks’ season starts Aug. 17.

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ABOVE: Jefferson catcher Cesyrea Cox makes a catch during Tuesday’s season-opening game against the Flowery Branch Lady Falcons. BELOW: Jefferson pitcher Caroline Mitchell crosses home plate during the first inning. The Lady Dragons lost 5-2 in eight innings.

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tain View. The teams played four sets with Mountain View coming out victorious, 3-1.

However, this was a pre-season matchup and Mill Creek head coach Brian Williamson thought overall his squad played “pretty well.”

“We definitely gave everybody a full share of playing time,” he said. “We moved people around, had people playing different positions.

“Overall I thought we played pretty well.

We made a lot of mistakes in a couple of the sets, gave away too many points, but Mountain View played very well on top of all that.”

The Lady Hawks’ first regular-season

game is Monday, Aug. 17, at Greater Atlanta Christian. They play GAC and Dacula.

“What’s nice about this is we have a little over a week before we actually go play a game,” Williamson said. “So we have a lot of time to fix the mistakes and issues, and we’re going to try to do that. Make the adjustments and we’ll see what happens.”

The goal for this season, make the state playoffs, Williamson explained.

“We want to be in the top four in our region,” he said. “Our region gets better and better every year. A lot of the teams have kind of retooled and regrouped, and there are some strong teams in our region this year, big time.

“So it’ll be interesting to see where we end up, but that’s the goal, make the state playoffs and make a big push.”

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Michael Shank Racing drivers Oswaldo Negri Jr. and Matt McMurry tested at Road Atlanta in July ahead of the 18th annual Petit Le Mans. The race takes place Oct. 3.

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“It’s better for the engine to have colder air...up to a point anyway,” he explained.

“It makes the engine run better, usually makes more downforce for the car because the air is denser and it’s not as hot in the cockpit.”

Being the youth of the team, McMurry called his teammates, Negri Jr. and Pew, “awesome” in helping him learn tracks and what the car is doing, good or bad.

“John wasn’t here this (week), but Ozz (Negri Jr.), who is the fastest guy so far, like, after every session we’re always working together to make the car better and he’s always tweaking things that he’s doing and we’re looking at data and video to try and make each other faster,” he said.

McMurry participated in his first ROLEX 24 at Daytona race earlier this season.

“It’s such a big show.

There’s so many people there and they’re all just more excited than you’ve

ever seen any other people at a race I feel like,” he explained. “It (was) just really cool to be at a place with so much history and to be on a track with so many great drivers. It was a ton of fun, a really great experience.”

McMurry isn’t sure if he will participate in next year’s race at Daytona.

Michael Shank Racing currently sits sixth in the points standings (221 points).

The team is 27 points behind leader VisitFlorida.com Racing (Michael Valiante and Richard Westbrook).

Jefferson volleyball takes four of five on Saturday FROM THE PAPER STAFF REPORTS

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The Jefferson Lady Dragons’ volleyball team won four of its five games this past Saturday. The Lady Dragons defeated Heritage (25-14, 25-13), Alcovy (25-12, 25-10), Newton County (25-12, 25-8) and East Hall (25-22, 2515, 15-12).

Bre Arbanas served 10 aces to go with 15 kills and five blocks. Madison Corbett served 10 aces, but had an astounding 53 assists. She added nine digs and three kills to her total.

Olivia Przybysz led the team with 31 digs.

Abby Wood had 29 digs, 19 kills, served four aces and managed one assist. Lindsey Nilsen tied with Wood for the most kills (19). Nilsen added two digs, one ace and one assist. Mary Carson finished the five games with 14 kills, 10 digs and seven aces. Grace Haney notched 20 assists to go with her six kills, three aces and three digs.

Brianna Gaba and Darien Matlock finished with six aces. Hope Forrester finished with six kills and two blocks. Hannah Healan snatched four digs and three aces, and Kaitlyn Henderson finished four kills and one ace.

The Lady Dragons open home play today at the Arena at Jefferson High School. It is the first sporting event to be held in the new facility.

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JEFFERSON—Up 2-0 entering the fifth inning of the 2015 season-opening game against the Flowery Branch Lady Falcons on Tuesday, the Jefferson Lady Dragons looked to be in firm control of the game in new head coach Kacie Shields’ debut.

After a miscommunication by the Lady Dragons’ defense on a pop-up to start the inning, it was evident the game was far from over as the Lady Falcons snagged two runs in the inning off the bat of Bailey Sims to tie the game, 2-2.

The two teams remained deadlocked at 2-2 until the top of the eighth inning when the Lady Falcons put the afterburners on and scored three runs to go ahead, 5-2, and put the game away in the bottom-half of the inning to defeat the Lady Dragons at DeMaris Gurley Field.

The Lady Dragons committed three errors over the final three innings including an overthrow to third base, which gave the Lady Falcons the go-ahead lead at 3-2.

“We’ve got to do the little things right,” Shields said after the loss. “Catching flyballs and fielding groundballs and throwing balls, those are the little things that we’ve got to do right. And, that’s where we kind of choked a little bit tonight.

“We’ve also got to take better approaches in our at-bats at the plate. I haven’t got a lot of opportunity to talk about those types of things, but I feel like we’ve got to work more on the mental side of hitting a little better.”

Jefferson’s Caroline Mitchell went all eight innings on the mound, recording nine strikeouts and giving up three walks. She did damage with her bat as well, driving home a run with a double in the first and picking up a single in the third.

Mitchell battled strep throat while on the mound, Shields explained, and “pitched her heart out” in the process “I’ve never seen a kid fight like that,” Shields said. “We’ve got to have other kids step up. When you have a kid who’s sick, who’s pitching her heart out, we’ve got to have other kids step up. She can’t be the only

SOFTBALL

Continued from 1B but ended nicely with a 6-5 victory over Dawson County.

EAST JACKSON The Lady Eagles started off 2015 3-1 as part of tournament play at Stephens County High School. The Lady Eagles defeated Hart County (4-3), in-region foe El-

one who’s working her but off. So we’ve got to have other kids step up to the plate.”

After Mitchell’s RBI double in the first, Dawson Horn brought her home on a groundout to push the Lady Dragons’ to 2-0. Horn snagged a single in the fourth to finish the game 1 for 3 at the plate.

The Lady Falcons left runners stranded in the second and fourth innings, but Sims’ two RBI double in the fifth made up the deficit (2-2) and gave the Lady Falcons new life in the game.

The Lady Dragons went 1-2-3 in their remaining four innings of offense (bottom-half of the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth innings).

The Lady Falcons seized the lead in the eighth when an overthrow to third base sent Tori Hatch across the plate (3-2). The next atbat, Shelby Griffin scored on a sacrifice bunt to bump the lead to two runs (4-2) and Maddie Hetzel finished the scoring (5-2) on a one-out fielder’s choice.

The Lady Dragons begin region play today as they welcome Oconee County.

“We’ve got one day to clean it up,” Shields said. “This game doesn’t define our season. I mean we played really hard and we did some things right. We did some things wrong. We know what we’ve got to do better, so that way when the region comes along we can make the adjustments that we need to.”

We’ve got to do the little things right. Catching flyballs and fielding groundballs and throwing balls, those are the little things that we’ve got to do right.

Kacie Shields Jefferson softball head coach

bert County (8-0) and Banks County (7-0). The Lady Eagles’ lone loss came against host Stephens County (10-0).

Junior Jessie Marvin threw a no-hitter against the Lady Leopards, recording seven strikeouts. Offensively, Marvin recorded two hits, an RBI and a stolen base. Senior Libbi Lance recorded three hits against the Lady Leopards and one RBI.

She also recorded one hit against Stephens County.

Freshman Hannah Poole exploded offensively against the Lady Leopards, recording three hits, two RBIs and a stolen base. Senior Ashlie Wuertley and junior Faith Grooms each added one hit and one RBI against the Lady Leopards. Grooms had one hit and a stolen base against Stephens County.

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Participate in the life of your church It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…

Four score and seven years ago…

In the beginning…

Do you recognize those famous first lines?

Each of them may stir up certain thoughts and memories, and it’s likely that the thoughts they conjure are varied and very different from one another.

Each of these famous first lines opens a chapter to an entire story.

Brad Greene The first line is The Pastor’s Pen merely an entry point into a much broader tale.

But have you ever stopped to think: What would the “first line” of your own story sound like?

Many of us wrestle with finding meaning in our daily lives. Our lives are so often filled with hustle and bustle that some of us rarely – if ever – take the time to consider that our moments are part of a larger story. At other times, our pains and sorrows can seem to obscure any larger story that might be told. Our striving for success, money, retirement, health – they can all become an end unto themselves.

Many of us find ourselves right now in a season of new beginnings, of fresh stories that have yet to unfold. The transition from summer to early fall always brings with it new beginnings in the life of my family, as my children start back to school and engage with all of the scheduled activities that surround it.

In the midst of those new beginnings, we strive to find ourselves within an even larger story. I believe that God is the writer of that story, and that God is always calling on us to be key characters in that story.

When I read the Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John – telling of the story of Jesus – I am always struck by how Jesus knew that his own earthly life was part of a much more epic tale that his heavenly Father was telling. Are you aware of this same sort of thing? Are you doing things daily that help you recognize the scenes and chapters of that story as they unfold in your own life?

Our church is set to launch an experience that hopes to give people an entry point to that great story. Over 31 weeks, we will explore a condensed re-telling of the story that the Bible tells, and my hope is that we will all find our own stories interwoven with God’s great story. If you don’t have a church home, I’d like to invite you to Arbor Pointe each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. If you do have a church home, then I encourage you to actively participate in the life of your church. Look for your story…and look for God’s story!

STEM-tastic East Jackson Elementary students showcase efforts

The Investigation Discovery Exploration Action (IDEA) lab at East Jackson Elementary School is where lots of learning is taking place.

During Monday’s meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education hosted by East Jackson Elementary principal Jennifer Halley, students shared their latest engineering exploration with those attending.

While students have not yet tested to see how their boat designs will fare in a small pool outside their classroom, they talked about their designs which they hope will keep minions afloat.

Teachers Dawn Brock and Kaycie Rogers provided information about the efforts to challenge students to consider future careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math. Learn more about the efforts by visiting the school’s website.

In the beginning…God created.

And even now, God is still creating. In you. In me. In the world.

Brad Greene is Lead Pastor of Arbor Pointe Church, located at 115 Towne Center Parkway in Hoschton. He can be contacted at brad@arborpointe.org or 770-272-6778.

CHURCH NEWS Legendary college football coach Bobby Bowden will be featured at Fan Day at Cross Pointe Mill Creek during the 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. services on Sunday, Aug. 16. See more at thebiggestfan.org He will be interviewed at the 11 a.m. worship service and will also be speaking to student athletes of local high school football teams. Bowden is the special guest at Fan Day, a church event designed to celebrate the South’s favorite fall past time, and to teach the secret to winning in the biggest game of all — life.

Fan Day at Cross Pointe Mill Creek is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. There will be games for kids of all ages, great tailgate food, fun photo ops and more. Wear your favorite team’s jersey.

Cross Pointe Church Sugarloft is located at 1800 Satellite Blvd., and Cross Pointe Church Mill Creek is at 4400 Braselton Highway.

Cross Pointe Mill Creek Church is located at 4400 Braselton Highway in Hoschton. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. with children in the church classrooms and adults in the fellowship hall.

Bible study will resume on Aug. 19 with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and Bible study at 7. The study with Pastor Marvin Mason will be 1 Corinthians.

Primetimers resumes after the summer break on Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall.

Grandparents Day will be celebrated Sept. 13 and more information will be See CHURCH NEWS, 4B

Repeat student success

West Jackson Middle FFA is named in top 5 of the nation’s FFA chapters After a year of events and activities, FFA chapters from across the nation have the opportunity to fill out the National Chapter Award. The National Chapter Award is an application of the activities a FFA chapter has completed within the year in the areas of student development, chapter development and community development.

After earning a gold ranking at the state level, West Jackson Middle FFA went on to be ranked on the national level as a three star chapter, which is the highest ranking a chapter can receive.

The National FFA Organization identifies five National Finalists for the Outstanding Middle School Chapter based on the National Chapter Award program.

West Jackson Middle FFA was chosen as one of the top five finalists and was the only middle school chapter in Georgia to receive this distinction. Other middle schools receiving this honor were Madison County Middle and Pelham Middle of Georgia, Lincoln Middle of Florida and Signal Knob Middle of Virginia.

Under the leadership of West Jackson Middle School Agriscience teacher and FFA adviser April Davis, the West Jackson Middle FFA Chapter will be recognized at the 88th National FFA Convention and Expo in Louisville, Ky., on Oct. 27-31.

WJMS FFA will compete for the honor of the nation’s most outstanding middle school FFA Chapter. Each of the five outstanding middle school chapters will give a 10-minute presentation that will include an

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West Jackson Middle School FFA vice president Hannah White, president Savannah Van Buren and adviser April Davis were recognized at the Monday meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education. The chapter’s repeat as one of the nation’s top five finalists for Outstanding Middle School Chapter was made Todd Shultz, director of CTAE and Community Partnerships of the Jackson County School System. introduction of the members, the chapter and an overview of the chapter’s activities. The presentations will be judged and a winner will be announced during the Second General Session of the National FFA Convention at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Check out RFDTV to see coverage of the convention.

Even though we are celebrating a great

accomplishment from last year, the West Jackson Middle FFA Chapter is gearing up for a new year full of exciting activities.

Any student at West Jackson Middle School can become an FFA member.

Contact April Davis adavis@jackson. k12.ga.us) or check the website at wjmsffa. wix.com/wjmsffa for more details about the FFA program.

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Volunteers needed. Food 2 Kids Jackson County needs volunteer drivers for one day each week to pick up food at Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and deliver to schools. Several different routes available. Must have valid drivers license and insurance. Call Sherry at 770-656-6028 for more information.

Braselton Farmers Market. Visit tghe market every Friday from 4-7 p.m. between now and Oct. 16. Located on Harrison Street between Davis and Frances streets, the market attracts a variety of vendors with fresh-picked vegetables, home-crafted jellies and jams and more.

Farewell reception for Becky Lee. The Tree House, the children’s advocacy center serving Jackson, Barrow and Banks counties, will host a farewell reception from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, for Becky Lee, who is leaving as executive director. The Tree House is located at 173 Highland Drive in Winder.

Cruise-in. American Street Rodders host cruise-ins on the first Saturday of each month from April through October on City Square in Hoschton, beginning at 5 p.m. The annual car show will be held in conjunction with the Hoschton Fall Festival which will be Sept. 25-27.

United Way campaign kickoff and Day of Caring. The United Way of Northeast Georgia is kicking off its 2015 campaign and hosting its Day of Caring on Friday, Aug. 26. The kickoff will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the Athena Ballroom of the Athens Classic Center. Special guests and honorary campaign chairman for the campaign will be University of Georgia head baseball coach Scott Stricklin.

Breakfast is being provided by Levy Restaurants. Free parking will be available in the deck. For more information on the United Way of Northeast Georgia, contact 706-543-5254 or visit www. unitedwaynega.org Third annual Primal Rush. Benefiting The Tree House, the children’s advocacy centre serving families of Barrow, Jackson and Banks counties, the event, which will take place Saturday, Aug. 29, at Crow’s Lake in Jefferson. After two years as an obstacle course race, this year’s Primal Rush is a trail running event. There are various entry fees for each race. Entry fees that are postmarked by Aug. 10 cost less than if runners wait until the day of the race. And for those unable to attend, they can still support the race by donating $20 and still receive a T-shirt. There is a kids’ run starting early that the children can

come out and participate. Competitors can take on the 5K or the 10K or both.

There are cash prizes for the top male and female runners in the half marathon. Learn more about sponsorship and signing up for the race at www. primalrushtr.com Free dance classes. Jug Tavern Squares is sponsoring square dance classes from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the YMCA in Winder. Membership or partners not required. If you are interested, contact Buddy or Sharon Davis by calling 770-513-1189 or emailing davisrm11@att.net or mysharona11@ att.net. You can also contact Boyd or Teresa McLocklin at 770-540-3341or email bmclock@bellsouth.net. Why Square Dance? It’s great fun, gets your brain working, gets you off the couch, you meet lots of active, fun people, you laugh a lot, taught in English everywhere. The National Square Dance Convention will be in Georgia in 2019, and you will get to dance with people from all over the world. Opportunity is knocking so don’t miss out.

Getting Older and Better workshops. The Medical Center Auxiliary presents the 2015 Getting Older and Better Workshops. An Aug. 21 Arthritis Do’s & Don’ts program will be held in the First Baptist Church banquet hall. On Aug. 25, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton is hosting Joseph Powers, MD, sports medicine physician with NGPG Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine; Gregory Jackson, MD, pain medicine physician with NGPG Interventional Pain Medicine; Jimmy Sease, PT, Rehabilitation Services Manager, NGMC Braselton. Doors open at 9 a.m. with the program beginning at 9:30 a.m. If arthritis pain is slowing you down, be sure to join in to learn about treatment, tips and common concerns from experts in the field. Registration is required, and space is limited, so register early. The cost is $5 and includes lunch and a complimentary gift and door prizes. Go to nghs.com/GOB to register. Call Linda Hollifield at 770219-8099.

Naughty Women, Lovely Tea . The Crawford Long Museum will present the third annual Victorian Tea program, “Naughty Women, Lovely Tea” from 4-6 p.m. on Aug. 22 the Jefferson Clubhouse. Enjoy scones with lemon curd, tea sandwiches, fruit and a choice of blended teas. Each guest will receive a small handmade favor to commemorate the museum’s annual Victorian Tea. Tickets are $22 for museum members and $27 for non-members. For reservations for the Aug. 22 Victorian tea,

contact the museum at 706-367-5307.

Space is limited.

CHURCH NEWS

Braselton Bash car show. The Chip Foose Select Group Braselton Bash will not be held at YearOne in Braselton for 2015.

The Chip Foose event is being rescheduled for next year due to a scheduling conflict but the Hot Rodders Children’s Charities will still be holding a regular Braselton Bash participant vote car show Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 7 p.m. with a $5 entry fee due at the gate.

Spectators are admitted for free. There is a top 10 Participant Vote car show with prize drawings, a burn out exhibition, kids’ area with inflatables, food vendors and sponsors and vendor displays. For more information about the Hot Rodders Children’s Charities and YearOne, visit www.hotrodderschildrenscharity.org and www.yearone.com

forthcoming. Women of Faith will meet at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 13 for a craft class with Julie Clark instructing the group in the art of wreathmaking.

Oct. 18 will be Laity Sunday.

The church’s ongoing project is inspired by Jeremiah 29:11 “I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord; they are plans for peace, not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope.”

This project is designed to help the Hope Resource Center and the Choices Pregnancy Center offer support to young women who find themselves in unexpected pregnancy, to help continue the pregnancy and keep her baby, thereby averting an abortion. Donations are taxdeductible. Diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. for new babies are suggestions for donation. sss

March to early May. The 2016 opening ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will take place in the Bethesda Senior Center located at 225 Bethesda Church Road in Lawrenceville.

Athletic events begin on April 1, 2016 and will continue through May 13.

The closing ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2016.

“The purpose is to provide seniors, age 50 and above with an opportunity to participate in a variety of sports, meet new people, learn new leisure skills and to become aware of the recreational opportunities available to the citizens of Gwinnett and neighboring counties,” says president Alan Villavasso..

Arbor Pointe Church in Hoschton invites all to come and find your story in the midst of God’s great story. Over 31 weeks, the congregation will explore God’s Story as told through the Bible, from Genesis through Revelation. Small groups will be forming for all ages, and the children and youth will be learning about the same material so that families can continue learning together. “The Story” began Aug. 9. Visit www.arborpointe.org/ thestory for more information.

The church holds weekly worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School and a youth class are offered before the service; children’s Sunday School and nursery are offered. sss

Volunteer Appreciation Day. Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library will hold a Volunteer Appreciation Day on Sept. 21 from 1-3 p.m. at Higher Grounds Coffee House. This is for all volunteers and substitutes. Come join the fun which will include light refreshments and a chance to win door prizes including a gift certificate to Cotton Calf Kitchen, a classic American steakhouse which will be downtown Braselton’s newest restaurant. Located in the Braselton Brothers Store complex whichis part of the town’s hstoric redevelopment project, will be serving dry-aged steaks. Reservations to the volunteer appreciation event are desired and can be made by calling Marilyn Deal at 770289-7224 or 770-965-3319 or email Dan Aldridge at friendsbwjlibrary@gmail. net. There is also a signup sheet in the AFTERWORDS store.

First Baptist Church of Jefferson is beginning a new sermon series on prayer that will last about three months. During this time, the community is invited to come to the Jackson EMC auditorium from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 17 for a self-guided time of prayer on a labyrinth.

The FBCJ Preschool began classes on Aug 10.

Wednesday night activities will resume on Aug. 19 with a fellowship meal at 5:45 p.m. and Bible studies at 6:30 p.m.

The church foodbank is open from 1-3 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The Connect Run Club will continue to meet on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. during the summer.

Contact the church for more information on any of these events or visit www.fbcjefferson.org Michael Helms is the Senior Pastor. The church is located at 246 Washington St., in Jefferson. sss

Superhero Run for Piedmont CASA. Grab your Superhero costume and join Piedmont CASA on Sept. 26 at Fort Yargo State Park for the fourth annual Superhero Run. The family fun run/1k begins at 8 a.m. at picnic shelter #2. The trail run begins at 8:30 a.m. from the same location on a course laid out by Classic Race Services. Register online at Active. com up until a few days before the race or come on race day at 7 a.m. To be guaranteed a T-shirt, register by Sept.

14. All donations are tax deductible.

Visit www.piedmontcasa.org or check them out on Facebook.

Wednesday Night Revival is being held at CrossView Church every Wednesday night during the month of August at 7 p.m. Scheduled speakers will be Frank Cox of North Metro Baptist Church and Jeff Lyle of Meadow Church. CrossView Church is located at 1219 Highway 124 in Hoschton.

Free photo event. Never the Rock Photography’s 10th anniversary celebration will be a free photo event at the Braselton Gallery. It will be from 4-6 .m. on Oct. 8. People can come in and get a free digital photo taken which will be email to them by photographer Sarina Roth. You can bring for family for a group shot or have individuals made.

Gwinnett Senior Golden Games set for 2016: Friendship, fellowship and competition The first games of the Gwinnett Senior Golden Games were held in May 2000. The games in 2000 had 76 participants in 15 events.

The number of registrants in recent years have exceeded 350, competing in 35 different athletic and nonathletic events. Some of the events include croquet, darts, discus, shot put, holey board, horseshoes , putting, table tennis, indoor and outdoor shuffleboard, softball throw for distance, rummikub, six swimming, tennis singles, doubles and mixed doubles, bowling singles, doubles and mixed doubles, health walk, billiards, frisbee toss, football toss, bocce ball, table tennis, 18 hole golf, badminton, pickleball and archery.

The games are held every year from

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The goals and objectives of the Gwinnett Senior Golden Games are to promote friendship, fellowship and friendly competition among our athletes. We strive to provide mental and physical challenges within the many areas of competition in which our participants can choose to compete. By participating in their chosen events, our seniors will improve their overall mental sharpness, cardovascular endurance, muscular strength, eye/hand coordination, overall physical well-being and lifetime skills.

For more about the Gwinnett Senior Golden Games and to obtain a registration form, visit www.gwinnettseniorgoldengames.org or call president Alan Villavasso at 770-682-7416.

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Bob and Joanne from Gainesville recently e-mailed me with a concern.

Bob and Joanne are in their early 50s and are worried about the impact of increasing taxes on their future income. They believe that increasing taxes could negatively affect their retirement lifestyle. I also learned that Bob and Joanne are ahead of the game. They have paid off their mortgage and they maximize their retirement contributions. Bob and Joanne asked whether they can convert some of their taxable (Traditional) IRA money now to tax-free money without getting crucified by Uncle Sam. They want to know if there any strategies that they can use to minimize the effects of increasing taxes on their investments. Basically, Bob and Joanne want to know how they get tax-free income in retirement.

Generally, there are two ways to convert taxable assets into tax-free retirement income. The first is a Roth conversion. This is when pre-tax savings from a Traditional IRA or employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b), or governmental 457(b), are converted to a Roth IRA. When this is done, the pre-tax savings are included in taxable income during the year of conversion. This allows for future tax-free growth in a Roth IRA. Roth IRAs offer a number of potential advantages over Traditional IRAs. While Traditional IRAs allow for taxdeferred growth of retirement assets,

Roth IRAs generally allow for tax-free growth of retirement assets, provided withdrawals are made after age 59 1/2, and the Roth has been held for at least five years. (Distributions from either Traditional IRAs or Roth IRAs may be subject to a 10 percent federal tax penalty if they are taken prior to age 59 1/2.) Another benefit of Roth IRAs is that distributions are never required. (Traditional IRAs require minimum distributions beginning at age 70 1/2.) As a result, a Roth IRA can be used as an estate-planning tool because the assets can be passed on tax-free to beneficiaries. Lastly, diversification of the taxable classification of retirement assets allows for more flexibility to manage taxable income in retirement.

Generally, a Roth IRA conversion makes sense if the converted Roth funds will not be needed for at least five years, you expect to be in the same or a higher tax bracket during retirement, and if the conversion taxes can be paid without using the IRA funds being converted.

Now, there are a couple of things to think about before converting. As mentioned above, the benefits of a conversion are increased if the income taxes due can be paid out of non-IRA assets. Also, to help manage the resulting income taxes, a partial conversion should be considered. There is no limit to the number of conversions allowed. Therefore, converting smaller amounts over several years may make sense. Lastly, if you are thinking about a Roth conversion, consider your time

horizon. Generally, if you will need the funds within five years, converting to a Roth IRA would not be recommended.

This is because a five-year waiting period is required before earnings can be withdrawn both income tax free and penalty free. The longer the assets in a Roth IRA can be left untouched, the greater the benefit of tax-free accumulation.

Another way to generate future taxfree income—and a possible solution for Bob and Joanne—is to purchase cash value life insurance.

You see, there are two general categories of life insurance, term and cash value (or permanent) life insurance.

Term insurance is pretty straightforward; it pays a specified death benefit to beneficiaries if the insured dies during the term the policy is in force.

While cash value life insurance, on the other hand, is also designed to provide a death benefit for the insured, which is paid out upon the insured’s death, no matter when he or she dies, there are also some significant tax advantages if a cash value life insurance policy is structured properly.

One such tax advantage is that interest and other earnings credited to cash value are not subject to current income taxes. The cash value accumulates, without being subject to current taxation.

Another tax benefit to cash value life insurance is that money borrowed from the cash value through policy loans is not subject to income tax if structured properly. Generally, loans

are treated as debts, not taxable distributions. This can give a policy owner virtually unlimited access to the cash value on a tax-advantaged basis. Also, these loans need not be repaid. Yes, you read correctly. After the cash value has grown a sizable amount, it can be borrowed against systematically to help supplement retirement income and in many cases, never be subject to one cent of income tax on the gain.

Several cautions regarding policy loans: first, loans are charged interest and policy loans can reduce the overall value of the policy; second, the cash value is potentially subject to income taxes when there is a withdrawal from or surrender of the policy, or if a certain ratio of death benefit to cash value is not maintained; and third, if the policy is a modified endowment contract, the loan may be taxable.

Please, make sure you seek a qualified professional if you are considering cash value life insurance, because if it is not structured properly, you could be facing a taxable time bomb.

Another benefit to cash value life insurance is that generally, heirs pay no income tax on the proceeds. (This is true with term life insurance as well.)

Beneficiaries receive death benefits completely free of income taxation.

Therefore, a policy with $500,000 in cash value transfers $500,000 of wealth tax-free to the beneficiaries.

(Also, life insurance proceeds can be transferred outside of probate if beneficiaries are designated.)

On the other hand, the proceeds of any life insurance policy may be sub-

ject to estate taxes if you (A) own your policy at the time of your death or (B) make your estate the beneficiary (in which case the proceeds will also need to go through probate). This can increase the value of your taxable estate, thereby potentially triggering estate taxes. I reached out to some estate tax attorney’s I know, and one explained, “One solution to the estate tax issue is to divest yourself of ownership of the policy using an irrevocable life insurance trust. The trust will serve as the owner and the beneficiary of the policy, and the trustee will distribute the proceeds according to the terms of the trust. To avoid inclusion in your estate for estate tax purposes, the policy must be transferred to the trust more than three years before your death.” Good advice! Just another reason why proper estate planning is so crucial to a sound financial plan.

For answers to these questions, contact Scott Moore 770-535-5000.

In addition to being a fiduciary, Scott is an Ed Slott Master Elite IRA Advisor.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Break up with abuser instead of reconciliation

Hi, Carolyn: My fiancee becomes abusive with me and has not been able to control her anger.

She says she has the right to hit in the face. She has hit me so hard the metal nose tabs on my glasses broke off. I grab her wrists to prevent her from hitting me over and over. She tells me I should not be doing that.

She says I am the one who needs to change and blames me for everything.

I want her to go seek counseling with me but she refuses; she thinks there is nothing wrong with her being abusive with me. I want the abuse to stop.

She said I needed to go to a counselor, so I did, and her abusive behavior has continued.

— B. You don’t go to couple’s counseling with your abuser, you break up with your abuser. Immediately.

She has no right to hit

Carolyn Hax you — you know this — but you might not recognize how dangerous it is to hold her wrists. She could go to the police and accuse you of abuse. While the only appropriate way for authorities to investigate an abuse charge is with an open mind, your explanation she’s the one who hit you could easily fall on ears predisposed to hear that man equals abuser and woman equals victim.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline mentions the risk of false allegations in its guide for abused men (http://bit.ly/AbusedMen), and warns explicitly: “If you do retaliate, you’ll almost certainly be the one who is arrested and/or removed

from your home.”

So she’s actually right that you “should not be doing that,” but not for the reason she likely intends.

The most responsible way to stop her from “hitting me over and over” is to leave in the moment and for good.

Staying in an effort to stop the abuse or save the relationship or defend yourself is staying too long.

Expect her to push hard for you to stay — guilt-tripping, apologizing, making threats, because that’s what abusers do — and resolve beforehand not to give in.

The hot line staff can help you with a plan to protect yourself as you leave, so do call, 1-800-799-SAFE; abusers are typically at their most dangerous as their victims head for the door.

Please take care of yourself and continue the solo counseling. “Leave” is a simple imperative and a complex process, or surely you’d have done it by now.

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Dear Carolyn: I am almost 60. I have been living with my significant other for five years.

We love each other dearly and have a great relationship. We have discussed marriage. He asked me and I said yes.

My problem is, I cannot for the life of me picture any way of getting married that feels right: city hall, a justice of the peace, eloping, a destination wedding, a backyard wedding with our closest friends, a bigger church wedding with more people, a Las Vegas wedding with Elvis officiating.

None of these feels right.

If I really wanted to get married, wouldn’t at least one of these types of weddings appeal to me?

Deep down, I think what may not “feel right” is most likely, two of our kids (one of his and one of mine) will not be really thrilled with us getting married. I think

Nothing that’s framed by “I think ... most likely ... I think” deserves such profound influence on your choices.

Talk to your child (and suggest your partner do the same): “I know you’re not thrilled with (partner’s name). You are important to me, and your opinion is important. If you have concrete objections, then I’d like to hear them. Take time to think, if you’d like.”

Then you follow up in a week or so if there hasn’t been a response.

You’re not looking to cede control to this child, quite the contrary; by bringing it out in the open,

whatever “it” is, you give yourself some say on an obstacle over which you’re currently giving your child total control.

Even if your child declines to specify any objection, then you can take comfort in knowing that instead of being defensive, in denial or dismissive of family concerns, you did what you could to resolve any unanswered questions.

Then you see whether you’ve come to your senses on the glory of an Elvis wedding.

You might find yourself exactly as ambivalent as before, but at least then you’ll know to look for the next theory in line. Sometimes the aha moment isn’t where we think it is; instead it’s just waiting for us to plod our way to the truth.

Chat with Carolyn online at noon each Friday at www. washingtonpost.com.

Barrow County Emergency Services hosting CERT class

WORKING IT OUT

JANRIC CLASSIC SUDOKU

they’re just having a hard time dealing with the fact that we have moved on from our former spouses.

Our living together is tolerable to them, but marriage would be permanent.

Do I let that put a damper on the whole thing?

— To Wed or Not To Wed

SOLUTION

Barrow County Emergency Services will be hosting the next Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training starting on Monday, Sept. 14, from 7-9:30 p.m.

“Classes will be taught at our headquarters,” said Lt. Scott Dakin. “Every class is taught by public safety professionals from around Barrow County and will teach students many aspects of disaster preparedness and response.”

Citizens that take the training will learn how to keep themselves, their families, homes and businesses better prepared for disasters that may happen. Classes include such topics as fire extinguishment, search and rescue, disaster psychology, medical and other topics. At the end of the class students will go through a simulated disaster in order to put to use all that they have learned. The class

will run for eight consecutive Mondays.

“This is a training opportunity that will allow citizens to be much more prepared for potential disasters,” said Dakin. “Every citizen should consider taking the training for themselves and their families.”

After completing the training, citizens have the opportunity to join the Barrow County Community Emergency Response Team. The team members assist Barrow County Emergency Services in distribution of disaster preparedness materials, conducting first aid patrols at local events and other areas.

They also can be called out to assist in large scale disasters.

All classes are free to Barrow County citizens 18 or older. For more information on this class or to register, contact Penny Clack at 770307-2987 or email at pclack@ barrowga.org

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Education Pre-k Teacher Position Available. Teaching credential. Call for information.

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Management Martin Docks is looking to fill the position of Purchasing Manager.

Please stop by at 5303 Browns Bridge Rd. to apply or send an e-mail to careers@ martindocksinc.com with your resume.

You may also visit our careers page at www. martindocksinc.com.

Medical Become A Home Care Giver.

If caring for others is your passion, then join our professional home care team. You will assist the elderly and disabled in your community.

HomeNurse, Inc. is seeking applicants for Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Assistants. Pay $9.00 to $11.00 per hour. Aides needed in Hall, Lumpkin, Dawson and White Co. Apply on line at www. homenurse.net CMA needed for busy internal medicine practice in the Buford/Sugar Hill area. Experience preferred. Must be fluent in Spanish and English. Full-time.

Some evenings & some Saturdays required.

Fax: 678-745-4139 LPN & CNA for day alzheimer’s care. PRN & Part-time. E-mail: Dana@ the guesthouse .org

Misc. Help Wanted

Local Driver/ Warehouse Worker No CDL’s required, but excellent driving record is a must. Some heavy lifting required. M-F, 7:00-4:30pm, Eagle Industrial 770-538-0200 Email to: eaglejg@ bellsouth.net Local lawn care company is seeking a FT spray technician. Clean background/drug/DMV. Apply online at http:// www.got-bugs.com/ about-us/careers.

Now Hiring: DRIVER/ SERVICE TECHNICIAN for portable restroom service co. Applicant must have verifiable truck operating experience and clean MVR. Drug screen & DOT physical required.

Applications by appointment only.

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Waterford At Oakwood Senior Living is looking for the following positions: Full-Time Cook Dishwasher LPN’s – 11:00pm – 7:00am (32 hours weekly and 16 hours weekends) Candidates must be dependable and flexible!

Please apply within at: 4251 Hudson Drive Oakwood, GA 30566 770-297-6900

Office/Clerical Employment Opportunity Etowah Water & Sewer Authority Dawsonville GA Executive Assistant Description: Responsible for providing an elevated level of administrative, secretarial, and confidential assistance to the General Manager, Assistant General Manager and Board of Directors.

Minimum qualifications: Associates Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration and/or Public Relations; Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Five years related experience; any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above; Valid Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory MVR. Applications may be filled out on our website at www.etowahwater. org found under the Human Resource Department and they are accepted at Etowah Water & Sewer Authority c/o Human Resource Department PO Box 769, 1162 Hwy 53E, Dawsonville GA 30534.

Opened until filled.

Etowah Water is a DFW and an EOE. Landscape co./Retail store seeks OFFICE MANAGER Fun atmosphere.

Experience needed includes Word, Excel, Quikbooks & customer serv skills. Send resume to: 770-534-1344 or call 770-534-0041. Great benefits, vacation, holidays, health ins.

Part-Time Help Wanted Custodian (part-time) Excellent 2nd job.

Upkeep & cleaning of parks, city facilities, cleaning & stocking bathrooms, picking up paper, removing trash from park pavilions & buildings. 18 years of age w/valid GA driver’s license. H.S. diploma or GED. Hours typically 6:00 am – Noon and 1 pm -7 pm Sat & Sun; & 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm Mon (min 30 hrs/wk). $ 12.63 hr w/employee medical benefits only. www.suwanee.com for application. EOE. Drug Free Work Place.

At Home Or Office Pt/Ft $200/$600 Wkly Phone, Cust. Svc Exp. Pd Trng. Buford Office Dental Care Rx 770-271-1115

Dump Truck Driver/ Experienced Heavy Equipt Oper. needed for local grading co. Drug screen required. 770-869-3135

Line Service Technician, Gainesville Airport. weekends Call Steve 770 532 4136

Professional “Are you a successful A-player ready for your next challenging sales position and exciting career opportunity?

Then we’re eager to have you join our Georgia Powder Coating team as an Account Representative! Georgia Powder Coating has been named one of the best finishing shops in North America. Please send resumes to meagan@ georgiapowdercoating. com.”

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Security SECURITY - Full & Part-time Gainesville/Jefferson area. Apply online only www.ekgsecurity.com No phone calls please Sunrise Cove Marina/ Lake Lanier. Thorpe Enterprises is looking to hire Unarmed Security to work at a Marina site. Apply at Holiday Marina, 6900 Lanier Island Pkwy in Buford between 9:00AM3:00PM Mon-Fri or send resume to gfields@ thorpeenterprises.com

Trades Commercial Cabinet Co. seeking Experienced Cabinet & Trim Installers, Cabinet Builders & Finishers.

Ian/770-298-4001.

Drug Free Workplace MACHINE OPERATOR ATEX, INC. Automated, nonwoven mfg. plant in Gainesville is seeking self-motivated, dependable, energetic individuals w/mfg exp. to fill machine operator positions on its automated production lines. 24/7/365 Continuous mfg. operations. Continental Shift; must be available for day or night shifts.

Competitive wages; excellent benefits, atmosphere, and growth potential. Apply in person: M–F. 8:30- 3:00 or Send/fax Resume: ATEX, Inc., 2600 West Park Dr., Gainesville, GA 30504; 770-536-7246 or info@atex-usa.com. EOE Simpson Trucking & Grading Now Hiring: Experienced

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Truck Drivers Box Truck Driver- CDL not required. Part-time.

Ideal for retired person.

678-936-3447 CDL CLASS A DRIVERS needed. Local & OTR positions. Benefits, Exc. pay. 2yrs exp., clean MVR. Sign on Bonus.

770-887-6117 Class A-CDL Driver needed. Drop & Hook.

Part-time. Mon thru Fri., 4pm-8pm Local job.

Apply in person: 4515 Cantrell Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 FT/PT CLASS A-CDL DRIVERSto haul live chickens in Gainesville, GA. $1500 Sign On Bonus Must have 2 yrs verifiable exp, good MVR. Night Shift, local positions, home daily, benefits. Call 770-530-3157 or 804-784-6166 Growing Tow Co Hiring: Quality, Exp’d Drivers 678-971-4770

2 CEMETERY LOTS, side-by-side, Memorial Park, by lake, + one free vault, Gainesville.

Reduced to $3000.

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Furniture 42” ROUND OAK TABLE w/ leaf, pedestal, 4 oak chairs, $800.

770-535-2376 BEDROOM SUITE Queen 5 piece maple, with or without mattress, very good cond. $300-$350 770-5320045 MOVING SALE. bed skirt & window treatment, $135; Love seat, $45; Entertainment Console, $55; 2 wood bar stools, $75. 770-540-1873 Thomasville Hemingway Queen sleigh bed, tall Armoire, black marble top dresser and bedside chest, large round mirror. Excellent condition. $5200.00.

770-540-9461

Lawn Equipment DR FIELD & BRUSH MOWER. 18.5 hp, Kawasaki Pro-XL w/26 inch deck, plus brush blade, chains, manual.

Approx. 25 hrs use. $2,850. 770-531-9738

Misc. For Sale Brother PC 420 sewing machine, used 2 wks. Great machine! $325.

Firm 770-532-0045 FORD 2001 Mustang, convertible, $2,500; Car Tow Dolly $750; King size Bed, new, $250; Air Compressor, $55; Small refrigerator, $55.

770-771-2685 PIERCE’S PINE STRAW - 1507 Martin Luther King Blvd. would like to announce at my regret slash pine straw will soon be a thing of the past. Government will not pay farmers to plant the slash pine anymore only long needle to be replanted. We now have only long needle straw for sale. To pick up- straw price per bale $4 under 50 bales, 50 bales or more $3.75, delivered $4.25. Call me 678-617-0403 or call 678-677-6352 Thank-You!

Musical Instruments Story & Clark Piano, One owner, great condition. $400.

770-540-5142

Pets & Supplies BEAGLE - Pups. 6wks old. Full blooded.

Wormed. 1st shots. $150 each. 770-869-3874 MINI DACHSHUNDPups. CKC pedigree.

Born 7/7/15. $300.

706-809-8388 Shih Poo puppies 6 weeks old, 1 male 4 females, parti color black n white non shedding, first shots, call 706-754-0468

MEN- $400. Furn Pvt home, BR, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwood.

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Almost 3acres, 275’ on Lake Lanier. Deep water cove with dock. Fixer Upper, 3BR/1BA House with Trailer & Camper hook-ups. Shirley Rd., Gainesville, GA. $825,900. 770-967-6222 No Realtors Please

2 CADILLACS 2001 Sedan DeVille, 88k. Very Clean. $6000; 1990 Sedan DeVille Executive Very Clean, 24k acutal miles. $5000 706-654-6376

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BUICK 2004 LeSabre Custom. White, 4dr, Very Good Cond. 195k mi. $2495. Kent, 678-936-2272

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Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $725$755. 678-357-5044

Duplexes For Rent 3BR/1BA. Brick. IIn city Very Nice $845 678-617-5073

Houses For RentUnfurnished 3BR/1BA 2 mi out of Cleveland off 115. $575mo. $250dep. No pets. 770-983-7810 Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com

Mobile Homes For Rent Gainesville, S/N Hall 1-3BR $85 & up, per wk No app fee. 1 week free 770-534-7596

Roommates Wanted 1 ROOM/1 PERSON. $100/wk. No dep/utils.

Oakwood, GA. 678-328-9980

AUDI 2012 Q5. Premium Plus. 49,900 mi. 1 owner, 4cyl, Navi pkg, 18” whls, gray w/gray int., upgraded sound sys, dual rear DVD player. garaged. Exc Cond. $27,800. 706-308-2371

MAZDA 3 Sport 2006 Hatch, red, 2.3L, auto, Great Cond &mpg. $7895. 404-667-6768

NISSAN 1994 240SX, convert., original 59K, garaged, $6,800.

770-932-5990

Motorcycles

ApartmentsUnfurnished 3BR/2.5BA 1900 sq. ft.., 6 walk-in closets. 820 Park St. Refs req. Near Brenau & Hospital. $900mo.

770-534-3577LUXURY

Import Cars

22 acres (dense hardwoods), Wauka Mtn, family room w fireplace, dining room, new carpet/laminate, secluded, great view from covered porch, unf. basement, drilled well, elec heat $224,900 (770) 286 1256

Investement Property Great Income! 3 Homes. 9+ acres.

Cleared & wooded.

Dawson cnty. $259,900.

706-216-1793

Recreation

CHEVY 2004 Monte Carlo. Champagne color.

114k, Very Good Cond. $2800. 727-501-2885

FORD 1967 DUMP TRUCK- Steel bed, dbl cyl., $2,500 Toyota 2000 Camry- low miles, new eng. $2000; 943 Bobcat Skid Steer, 1991. $4500; Case Davis Articulating BackHoe Trencher, $2,000, needs HWD hoses. Many Items For Sale. Commercial Mowers, Equipment & Tools. Randall Edwards 706-652-3362; cell: 470-201-7833

SUNVALLEY 2006 Ultra Light. Exc Cond.

Has shower, A/C, all appls, Perfect for small family, couple or hunter.

Smaller tow vehicle. $5700. 678-546-9129 TENT CAMPERColeman. Sleeps 4 adults, folds out to 21’, air/heat, frig, stove, Etc. Exc Cond. $2500.

770-983-1968

Harley Davidson 2005 Heritage, Soft tail w/2 small bags. 15,213 miles, Very Good Cond. $10,500. 706-865-0084

Trucks CHEVY 1982 1 ton 4dr. . 350 eng, 400 trans. new wheel cylilnders/ master cylinder/alt/ battery. Good tires. Ray, 770-534-7348,

FORD 2011 F-150. Auto, a/c., v6, long bed. Very Clean! $12,250.

770-718-7850

RV’s/Travel Trailers PACE ARROW 1997 Motorhome-34’, gas, fully self-cont’d w/Onan 6500 gen., satellite & flat screeen TV, 2 A/C’s, 5 awnings, new tires, leveling jacks, Very Clean. 35k miles. $14,900/obo.

678-400-2188

HARLEY 2001 Fat Boy. Great cond. Lots of extras. Must Sell! Asking $6000/negot. Call Jerry 678-617-2819

FORD 1999 Taurus SE, 157K miles, V6 Duratec engine. Super reliable transportation. Very sound, very solid, runs great! Looks good in/ out. Everything works. $2,100. 678-200-0812

HONDA 2012 Civic LX Like new with very low mileage, need to sell for college fees. $13500. call after 6.00pm 7705039882. CARFAX 1 OWNER CLEAN REPORT.

Vans DODGE 2005 Grand Caravan. Power all around, rebuilt trans.

Fair Cond. 2nd/3rd row seats, fold for lots of storage. 270k mi. $2000.

770-616-1088

Handicapped Equipped CHRYSLER 2013 Town & Country w/Scooter Lift & hand controls, only 43K miles w/ protection plan through 2019 or 100,000 miles. $23,000, Lula.

770-519-2690

Sell it6 WAYS for28 DAYS

Simpson Trucking & Grading Now Hiring for

CDL DRIVERS

with clean MVR. Full benefit package.

Apply at Simpson Trucking & Grading, 1364 Candler Rd., Gainesville, GA. 30507 Drug Free Workplace.

Stuff Appliances Commercial Freezer Imperial. Heavy Duty.

Like New! $4200 678-697-4700

ELECTRIC STOVE- GE smooth top over eyes, 1yr old. $150. CALL 6am6pm 678-232-2843

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

Restaurant Help

Cemetery Lots for Sale

Little Italy Pizza needs skilled at pizza making / fast paced line cook and prep. cook . Ben Cortese 770-539-2727/Leave msg if no answer.

2 CEMETERY LOTS, Memorial Park, Floral Garden Section. Retail for $9,500. Sell for $5,000 negotiable.

770-827-9909

for as little as $30.95

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