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Gov. Deal, David Perdue avoid runoffs Incumbent Gov. Nathan Deal earned a second term in the governor’s mansion Tuesday with a victory over Democratic challenger Jason Carter.

In the U.S. Senate race, Republican David Perdue defeated Democrat Michelle Nunn in the race to fill the seat held by retiring U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss.

Both Nunn and Carter conceded the race just after 11 p.m. on Election Day. Some had predicted the possibility of runoffs in both the race for Governor and U.S. Senate which could have found Georgia voters returning to the polls in December and January. That will not be the case.

Jackson County voters lended overwhelming support to the Republican candidates as did voters in Barrow and Hall counties as well as Gwinnett although by lesser margins.

In Georgia U.S. House races, Doug Collins (9th District), Jody Hice (10th District), Buddy Carter (1st District), Rob Woodall (7th District), Tom Price (6th District) and Sanford Bishop (2nd District) earned victories.

Democrat John Barrow (12th District) was unseated by Republican Rick Allen.

GOP candidates also held leads in other statewide races. For example, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle also earned re-election, winning a third term with an overwhelming victory over Democrat Connie Stokes.

Secretary of State Brian Kemp bested challenger Doreen Carter, State Attorney General Sam Olens defeated Greg Hecht and State Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black won out over Christopher James Irvin.

Labor Commissioner Mark Butler beat Robbin Shipp and Ralph Hudgens was re-elected as State Insurance Commissioner.

In the race for State School Superintendent, Republican Richard Woods defeated Valarie Wilson by a margin of 58.62 percent to 41.38 percent, with 154 of 159 counties reporting.

Running statewide, the three Republican incumbent Public Service Commissioners – Buddy McDonald, Buddy Carter and Doug Everett – were re-elected.

Nationwide, Republicans appeared poised to gain control of the Senate and keep the majority in the House based on returns which were tabulated at presstime Tuesday night.

Collins re-elected to 9th District Gainesville Republican Doug Collins won a second two-year term to Congress on Tuesday night, soundly defeating Democrat David Vogel of Hull.

Collins won by taking 80 percent of the vote in the 9th District U.S. House race. The Hall County share in the 20-county district was 8218 percent.

“I’m grateful for the tens of thousands of Northeast Georgians who made their voices heard tonight,” he said in a statement after returns showed he had won.

“Since you first hired me to work for you in Congress two years ago, I’ve listened to what you’ve had to say. Today, you spoke loudly and clearly that we work well together, and I thank you.”

Looking to his second term, Collins said, “There’s a lot we don’t yet know about the way forward in the 114th Congress, but one thing is certain: We have more opportunities than ever before to show what real leadership looks like.”

Hice wins election in 10th District Jody Hice will be the next congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives for Georgia’s 10th District.

The pastor who rose to prominence with battles against the ACLU and IRS will replace GOP Rep. Paul Broun. While serving as the pastor of Bethlehem First Baptist Church in 2003, Hice joined in challenging the ACLU lawsuit about the display of the Ten Commandments at the Barrow County Courthouse. While the ACLU won the suit, Hice has credited those efforts to the state legislature passing a law allowing the commandments to

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CELEBRATE THE Holidays 2014

Braselton embraces the season

By LEANNE AKIN

Get ready to Celebrate the Holidays in Braselton – Victorian style, as the annual tree lighting event will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, in front of the Braselton Brothers Store complex. This year, the tree will be placed atop the renovated historic building.

During the event, there will be free activities and goodies being provided by the businesses within the Braselton Brothers Store complex.

Two Ladies in the Attic will have a coloring station while a photo station with props will be set up in front of The Paper so bring a camera or phone to take photos. Braselton Tile & Interior Design Center will offer sweet treats, One Blue Duck will serve up hot cider, hot chocolate and coffee and Braselton Antique Mall will hand out candy canes. Artistic Expressions will have elves to assist children in writing letters to Santa.

With so many additional activities going on at the tree lighting in addition to shopping opportunities at downtown businesses which are gearing up for the holiday season, event-goers are encouraged to arrive early for prime parking.

A Salvation Army bell ringer will be on hand. There will be carolers making their way around and enter the double glass doors of the Braselton Brothers Store complex to find the activities which are being offered free of charge.

“It’s going to be awesome,” said Tracy Brandenberg, one of the event organizers. “We encourage people to trickle on through the building since many have not yet visited the renovated historic structure.”

The festivities will get under way at 5 p.m. with Braselton Rotary Club president Howard Hardaway provid-

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The annual Halloween Walk in downtown Jefferson found lots of trick or treaters making their way to collect candy along the route which was watched by law enforcement including Maj. David Hill and volunteers. Gunner Doner (l) was sporting a cute puppy dog outfit while Kemp Rogan was a pirate and Ashlyn Rogan was fairy (below). See more scenes from Halloween Walk at ClickThePaper.com

Jackson County must prepare for a return to faster population growth, although it probably will not be as rapid as the previous burst when the county grew from 25,000 in 1980 to nearly 60,000 in 2008 when the real estate bubble burst, according to Jeffrey H. Dorfman of Dortman Consulting.

At the Nov. 3 meeting of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, Dorfman made a presentation on a study financed by the board to provide some insight into the impact of land use on demand for county services and the costs of providing those services.

Dorfman said county elected officials and staff can utilize the study results as a part of their decisionmaking related to budget planning.

Residential development does not pay for its services directly in Jackson County, but it is very close, notes the study.

“Residents pay in 91 cents for every $1 they receive in services from the county government and that is really quite good,” Dorfman says. However, when county schools are included, the deficit grows bigger – with 74 cents in revenue per dollar of services delivered.

Dorfman said a balance of development is required if the county is to remain healthy since too much residential development will create financial chaos for the Jackson County School System. The school system is already reeling from yet another drop in the county tax digest.

If there is not industrial/commercial growth to bring in additional tax revenues to offset added service costs for more households sending children in school, growthrelated development decisions such as the push for construction of more expensive homes may be considered.

Commissioner Jim Hix said he appreciated the information made available in the Cost of Community Service (COCS) study which can “provide the benefit of hindsight, a budgetary baseline from which to make decisions about the future,” Dorfman’s report says. The study also allows for “informed decision-making on such policy topics as tax abatements for farm or forestland (or even for commercial/industrial development).”

According to the study, “Businesses pay in more than they get back, creating a fiscal surplus for the county producing $1.43 for every $1 they receive back in county

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City of Hoschton brings on interim event planner

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Jennifer Kidd has been hired by the City of Hoschton as an interim event planner.

At the Nov. 3 meeting, the city council officially brought Kidd onboard for a year to help city employees plan more exciting events for the residents for 2015. The position is being made possible thanks to the extra money generated from the 2014 Hoschton Fall Festival.

Kidd is a Braselton resident and

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has helped plan events there as well as in Hoschton. She served for two years as co-chairman of the BraseltonHoschton Relay For Life.

Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly said this is the first time the city has had extra money from the festival and wanted to use it wisely and in a Kidd way that would greatly benefit Hoschton.

“I am so excited to have Jennifer

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work with us next year,” said Mayor Kenerly. “She is already working hard on planning some fun events for next year. I am so thrilled to have more going on in Hoschton.”

Kidd’s plan of action is to have at least one event planned per month with an exception of a month or two.

She says she wants to host some movies on the green as well as a health fair, public safety day, Groundhog Day celebration, community yard sale, con-

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certs and a ghost tour. Kenerly says there will be sponsors available willing to pay for what is needed for each event. The 2015 calendar is filling up with lots of fun and will be completed within the next few months. Updates can be found on the city’s Facebook page and website.

“Jennifer is on top of it,” said Kenerly. “I cannot believe how much she has already completed.

She is working so diligently and her ideas are just so great. Another plus is that she and (utility clerk) Karen

Butler work so well together, so I am absolutely sure everything will run smoothly next year.”

The council members say they are happy to welcome Kidd to the team and hope to see these events bring more people to the city.

City Administrator and Clerk Jacqueline Crouse welcomed four new businesses to the city which have already submitted their licenses: Home Occupation SMG Inc., Fox & Hound Antiques, Stan-

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Jackson County’s turnout is 53 percent Even before the polls opened in Jackson County at 7 a.m., election supervisor Lori Wurtz said there were voters rattling the doors of the Jackson County Administration Building even though no Election Day voting was taken place at the Jefferson facility.

Wurtz said nearly 500 Jackson County voters came to the building which was an early voting site but has not been an Election Day polling location for several years.

On Election Day, voters had to go to their regular voting precinct but most of the 500 coming to the Admin Building did not know where they were to cast their ballots. Wurtz said the doors were opened and voters were assisted on how to get to their proper polling site.

“We have got to educate our voters,” said Wurtz, who reminds that voters can check their registration status, verify their polling precinct and even see a sample

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services. With schools included, businesses provide an even larger surplus ($2.66 in revenue per $1 of services).

Farms and forest lands provide large surpluses, paying $2.11 to the county for every $1 in services received (rising to $4.27 with schools included).

Dorfman commented that the study he conducted six years ago found the county was breaking even so higher quality business now being attracted to the county is responsible for the improvement.

Even with the abatements provided to new industry, “industrial/commercial development is still paying more in than costing for service,” Dorfman said.

Chairman Tom Crow said he plans to schedule an opportunity for Dorfman to come back and provide a presentation to the Jackson County Industrial Development Authority.

Dorfman’s study shows the breakeven home value for Jackson County to be $145,000 when all the business-type accounts are accounted. New homes being constructed average near $175,000, meaning new residents will not impose (county government) costs on existing residents except for possible capital costs for needed infrastructure additions.

“The schools are in a different situation. Most new homes in the county school district will yield a fiscal shortfall because the county school district breakeven point is a $312,500 house if it generates .75 schoolkids,” says the study. “This means existing residents will pay some of the cost of these new neighbors.”

Dorfman noted school officials have no vote in the development decisions which can drop the burden of coping with growth fallout into their laps. He said education officials need to have a voice, however.

Citizens Keith Hayes and Tim Cornelison asked questions of Dorfman

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vited to join Andy Garrison of the Jefferson Community Theatre around the fireplace for “Twas the Night Before ing the welcome and the en- Christmas” storytime.

A special guest and extertainment will begin with the West Jackson Primary pected to arrive to assist with School choir singing “Jingle the tree lighting.

After the celebration of Bells” and “Rudolph the Red the tree lighting, a movie unNosed Reindeer.”

Tunes to be shared by the der the stars will be shownWest Jackson Intermediate Braselton Park. Showing will School choir will be “Frosty be “Teenage Mutant Ninja the Snowman” and “We Wish Turtles.”

On the following weekend, You a Merry Christmas.”

Braselton downtown di- a Celebrate the Holidays fesrector Amy Pinnell will tival gets under way in the made announcements of the park at 10 a.m. with a “Victoria Christmas” themed evening’s happenings andAntiques and off at 10:30 parade stepping other upcoming holiday fesCollectibles Show: a.m. Parade entries are betivities.

Joinwill us for ingthese sought. dates: “White Christmas” Friday 9 AM to 5 PM committee be presented by HerbFebruary Bra- 1stThe :parade from Saturday February 2ndentries : 9 AM to churches, 5 PM selton and sons followed by seeks a Christmas melody the businesses, SundaybyFebruary 3rd : 10schools, AM to 4clubs PM or for the 10:30 Mill Creek High School Or- organizations Breakfast & Lunch served by Angie’s Cafe a.m. event. An entry form chestra.

Martha Martin will be is available online at www. sharing the story of fruit bags downtownbraselton.com which have been handed out or by calling 706-684-0369. at the lighting of the tree in Cash prizes will be awarded the tradition which was be- to float entries in three gun years ago by the owner/ categories – spirit award, operators of the Braselton representing the spirit of Brothers Store. Goodie bags the holidays; theme award, containing pieces and fruits representing the Victorian and candy will be handed out theme; and blue ribbon award, reflecting overall atto children and seniors.

Back to the entertainment, tractiveness and excellence the Galilee Christian Church in craftsmanship.

Grand marshals are handbell choir will fill the evening air with a holiday Scrooge and Tiny Tim, repmusical tribute to be fol- resenting the most memolowed by “Silent Night” pre- rable characters of the Vicsented by Jazzy Tazz Music torian era.

Also on Nov. 15, Cookies Studio.

Children will then be in- with Santa, a popular holiday

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Continued from 1A dard Paving Company Inc., and Sunshine Early Learning Center. Crouse warmly welcomed them to Hoschton and said that the process of submitting their business licenses ran smoothly.

“Sunshine Early Learning Center will be a great asset to our city,” said Kenerly. “It is going to be big. It will bring a lot of people to Hoschton and I am thrilled. I am also excited for the other businesses and am excited for them to open and thrive.”

Home Occupation SMG is owned and operated by Robert Sheffield. It is a mobile maintenance service and chose a location at 165 New St. Sheffield can be reached at 770-561-1645.

Linda Bisig is opening Fox & Hound Antiques, which will offer antiques, used furniture, home décor and much more. The store is located at 3849 Highway 53 and can be reached at 770315-5573.

Ed Brewster’s business is Standard Paving Company Inc., which will offer repaving, striping and sealcoating and can be reached at 770297-1082. Standard Paving Company will be located at 750 Merchants Park.

Ganga Kumar is the owner of Sunshine Early Learning Center, which will be

ballot by visiting the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page on the Internet.

Election investigators visited polling sites across the county on Tuesday, said Wurtz, who indicated she was not aware of any major issues. At one precinct, handicapped parking signage had not been put out but the location already had clearly-marked handicapped spaces.

Sharon Plunkett, a firsttime poll worker at the Harrisburg precinct, said she was pleased with the teamwork of the poll workers she worked alongside. Saying working as an election official was a rewarding experi-

located at 3955 Highway 53.

It is a preschool center for children ages 6 weeks until 5 years and can be reached at 706-654-4830.

ence, Plunkett said seeing the pride of those who had taken the time to come out and vote was inspiring.

Most voters were eager to get their “I Voted” sticker.

“We had a first-time voter and everyone clapped for him,” said Plunkett.

A 55 percent voter turnout at the Harrisburg polling location meant poll workers experienced a steady flow throughout the entire Election Day. Voter turnout of 53 percent at the Talmo precinct brought attention to the polling site likely being too small in anticipation of a larger turnout for the 2016 elections.

and made comments related to housing prices. The homebuilding industry is market-driven, noted Cornelison, who said the medium income in Jackson County is $53,000 and a $234,000 sales price may be out of reach for many who would like to call Jackson County.

He shared information about current housing sales and inventory. About a $312,000 sales price, “If there is not a buyer, we can’t sell them. Keith wants to build what the public will buy.”

Crow expressed concern about “pricing teachers, police and other beginning professionals out of the buying market” prompting them to rent rather than buy a home.

With 300 homes in inventory, Cornelison said, “there is still a lot of affordable housing out there” but affordable housing will always be needed.

Dorfman said policy makers can consider negative impact of a proposed residential development on the budget as one factor in decisionmaking but that as the only consideration is actually a violation of Georgia Planning Law.

happening which includes milk and cookies, crafts and a visit with Santa that include a special portrait with Santa, is planned. The event is $15 and you will leave with a CD of photos taken by Never

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NGPG Hamilton Mill invites you and your family to attend the grand opening fall festival from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 3575 Braselton Highway in Dacula.

Come tour the new location while taking advantage of free blood pressure checks, BMI screenings, vision screenings, rides, games, lunch, activities for kids and much more.

“We are thrilled to open our new state-of-the-art facility,” says Dr. Bahnmiller, family medicine physician with NGPG Hamilton Mill, “and we want to celebrate our move with the Hamilton Mill community. I am excited about all the fun activities we will have during the celebration and open house, and we hope that everyone will come by, tour the building and have some fun with us.”

NGPG Hamilton Mill is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with walk-in appointments available.

To schedule an appointment, call 770-848-5300. For directions to the event or more information about NGPG Hamilton Mill, visit www.ngpg.org/HamiltonMill.

NGPG Hamilton Mill is an affiliate of Northeast Georgia Health System.

Garrison named Squadron Son of the Year American Legion Squadron 56 of Jefferson selected Andy Garrison as their Squadron Son of the Year for 2014-2015. Garrison also serves as the Commander for the Squadron.

The Sons of the American Legion members include males of all ages whose parent or grandparent served in the U.S. military.

Commander Garrison said he is extremely pleased to have been selected by his fellow members for such an honor.

Gene Bennett, Commander of the American Legion Post 56, presented the award to Garrison at the Legion’s September meeting. Bennett said Commander Garrison is very deserving of the award and works very hard for the American Legion, The Sons of the Legion and our veterans and their families.

“Andy is a true patriot,” said Bennett.

Garrison’s father was a decorated United States Marine and a veteran of World War II.

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Naked South Boutique opens inside Braselton Brothers Store complex

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Braselton is now home to a unique yet diverse boutique in the downtown historic district that promises to give back, offer a pleasant shopping experience and change both men and women’s lives for the better.

The business is called Naked South Boutique, and it is owned and operated by design extraordinaire Darla Moore.

Moore has an extensive background in interior design that she has fused with her newest passion — apparel.

Naked South Boutique has beautiful, high-end pieces of clothing, jewelry, boots, candles and home decor that came from a variety of places that of which Moore is particularly proud. She is passionate about buying pieces for her store that are influenced by several different cultures and contain color-blocking and also pieces that have a great story behind them. There is a wide variety of women’s designer jeans, boots, dresses, tunics and tops while men have a variety of high-end Canadian boxer briefs and designer jeans from which to choose.

Home décor choices include colorful throw pillows, non-toxic candles and cabin sprays from the west coast and more.

Moore also provides interior design services and suggests calling the store to receive a quote — she says she would love to meet anyone’s interior design needs.

The meaning behind the boutique name, Naked South, had a lot of thought put into it when Moore and her hus-

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band brainstormed names before the store officially opened. Moore’s choice of the word naked meant that anything — such as a body, a canvas or her boutique — start out completely naked and are dressed up with beautiful pieces, whether it be apparel, paint or home décor. The South portion of the name means simply that — Moore grew up in Gwinnett County, so the South will always have her heart, even when a portion of her life now belongs in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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to Vancouver where she worked as an interior designer for the Street of Dreams as well as with some of her own personal ventures.

She is still very active in Vancouver and actually travels back and forth throughout the year with her husband. This is part of the reason why Naked South is so unique — there are items in her store that can only be found in Canada or in parts of the west coast.

Moore says she loves a variety of different cultures and welcomes their influence into her store and feels like Georgians who are passionate about these things will appreciate her store.

“I love embracing different cultures,” said Moore. “I

love Spanish, South African, French and so much more.

I think it is so important for me to have influences from other cultures in my store because it brings something fresh and unique to Braselton.”

Moore hopes to bring a piece of the “big city” to Braselton while still enjoying the small-town feel.

“I want my customers to feel like they are in a big city when they enter my store,” said Moore. “However, one of the reasons I chose Braselton and specifically a space in the historic Braselton Brothers store is because of

the history behind it. I absolutely love the fact that this town cherishes their rich history and buildings.”

Moore said that she considered a number of locations on Highway 211, but could not pass up the historic beauty of downtown Braselton. She loves the spot she chose, which is on the side of the Braselton Brothers store facing Davis Street. Naked South is next to Two Ladies In The Attic and has a large, outdoor fireplace outside for guests to use while visiting her store — there will be cozy chairs that surround it. Moore says her desire is

for her customers to feel at home while shopping. She wanted customers to enjoy their time while there.

Check Naked South’s Facebook page for updates, photos and promotions.

Moore updates this page regularly, meaning it is a great way to stay current on the store’s happenings. Naked South has recently opened and already has so much to offer, but Moore has a lot more on the agenda for the store.

Visit www.facebook.com/ braseltonboutique or call 770-835-4999 for information or to reach Darla Moore.

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OBITUARIES Aggie Beacham

Died Oct. 31, 2014 Agnes “Aggie” Williams Beacham, 87, of Buford and the Friendship community, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2014.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Virgil L. Beacham; son, Larry V. Beacham; grandson, Steve Thomas; parents, Cline and Mabel Puckett Williams; and brother, Jerry Williams.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dan Reed of Buford; daughter-in-law, Jackie Beacham of Buford; grandchildren, Lynette Beacham Thomas of Buford, Lorette Beacham Thompson and husband, Michael D. Thompson of Winder, Danalyn and Bill Reckner of Hoschton, Derek and Crystal Beacham of Statham and Scott and Silvia Ree of Flowery Branch.; great-grandchildren, Ashley Thomas and David Francis, Amber Thomas, Ethan Thompson, Rhiannon Beacham and Declan Beacham; sisters-in-law, Hazel Deaton Williams of Buford and Mary Beacham of Flowery Branch; and several nieces, nephews and other family members.

Born June 3, 1927, in Buford, she was a 1944 graduate and valedictorian of Flowery Branch High School. Her career started with Georgia Shoe Company and Genesco Shoe Company and she also served as an inhome caregiver. She retired from the Gwinnett Hospital System in the housekeeping department with 18 years of service. In 1941, she joined Friendship Baptist Church in Buford.

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Mr. Dale Jones officiating. Interment followed in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford.

Memorial donations may be made to The Medical Center Foundation Inc., 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 115, Gainesville, GA 305019888, Attention: Hospice, in memory of Agnes Beacham.

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Betty Ann Standridge Beatty

Died Nov. 2, 2014 Betty Ann Standridge Beatty, 86, of Jefferson, got her wings on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014.

Born in Jefferson, she was a daughter of the late Wootson D. and Annie Bell Payne Standridge. Mrs. Beatty retired as a supervisor at Belgrade Manufacturing and was a homemaker. She was a faithful member of Bethany United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and was continually involved in helping others, a trait that was passed to her by her mother.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene Beatty; son, Terry Gene Beatty; brothers, Harold Standridge and Dean Standridge; and sister, Kathy Smith.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, at Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike McLemore officiating. Interment followed in the Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery. Honored as pallbearers were Chris Beatty, Rod Beatty, Drew Beatty, Frankie Anglin, Raymond Beatty, Loy Griffith, Mitch Kennerly and Shawn Lindsey.

Survivors include her son, Tony Beatty and his wife Sherry of Jefferson; son, Ricky Beatty and his wife Heather of Jefferson; daughter, Ginger Kennerly of Toledo, Ohio; brother, L.C. Standridge of Jefferson; 16 grandchildren; and 27 greatgrandchildren.

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Frances Lovin Beddingfield

Died Oct. 28, 2014 Frances Lovin Beddingfield, 83, with faith in Christ, passed from this aspect of life on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014.

Waiting for Frances’ arrival in God’s promised eternal peace are her husband, Gene Beddingfield; parents, Mattie Higgins Lovin and Dewey R. Lovin; brother, Edwin Lovin; and his son, Mike Lovin.

Frances was a lifelong resident of Barrow County.

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married for 49 years and were very active and well known in the Barrow County community. She was a 1949 graduate of Winder High School. Gene and Frances were members of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Harbins Community of Gwinnett County. Frances was retired from Barrow Medical Center after 34 years of service as an LPN. Survivors include her brothers, Louis Lovin (Anne) and Billy Lovin (Sarah); sisters, Charlotte Lovin Brown (Jess) and Violet Lovin Mobley (Pete); sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Lovin (Edwin) and Sue Beddingfield Casper; seven nieces and nephews; 12 great-nieces and -nephews; and four great-greatnieces and -nephews. Frances, a special sister and aunt, held a place in her heart for each of her relatives. Frances truly enjoyed the friendship of many special people.

Faith, family and friends gave comfort to her life after Gene passed away.

A funeral service was held Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Dr. Steve Ferguson and the Rev. Sam Davis officiating. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 855 Gaines School Road, Suite G, Athens, GA 30605.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 6, 2014

Edward Breliant

Died Oct. 30, 2014 Edward Breliant, 87, of Buford, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, after an extended illness.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, J.L. and Pauline Breliant; and sister, Florence Palermo.

Survivors include his adoring wife of 68 years, Ruth Naomi Breliant; daughter, Susie Anderson and husband, Andy of Buford; sons, Hal Breliant and wife Pat of Green Bay, Wis., and Dave Breliant and wife Ronna, Carlsbad, Calif.; grandchildren, Michael Breliant, Wendy Pittman, Scott Costello, Kellie Foglio, Tripp Anderson, Wendy Anderson, Michelle Beyler and John David Jones; 13 great-grandchildren; and sister, Rita O’Bradovich of Des Plaines, Ill. Born in Chicago, Ill., he lived in Palm Harbor, Fla., as well as Braselton and Hoschton. He was a 1944 graduate of Proviso East High School. He served as a gunner in the Navy during World War II. He and his father owned J L Breliant Company, a commercial construction supply company in Addison, Ill. Ed and Ruth were broker-owners of Prudential Breliant Real Estate in Palm Harbor, Fla., until their retirement in 1997.

He loved spending time with his family first. His hobbies were flying and boating.

He was very active in his faith and in the 60s, served as president of Temple B’nai Israel, Westchester, Ill. A funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel with a reception following at the home of Susie and Andy Anderson. Chaplain Ande Teeple, MSJS, officiated. Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation (www. kidney.org)

Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford The Paper, Nov. 6, 2014

Imogene Wood Brock

Died Nov. 1, 2014 Imogene Wood Brock, 86, of Winder died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014.

A Barrow County native, she was a daughter of the late George C. and Edna Wilson Wood. She was also preceded by a son, Steve Brock.

Ms. Brock was a retiree of Winder Health Care and Rehab.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Penny Brock of Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Ryan Brock, Adam Brock and Amanda Brock; great-grandchildren, Brittany Cowper, Brooke Brock and Gage Brock; and greatgreat-grandchild, Zillah Cowper.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 6, 2014

Robert Pierce Brooks

Died Oct. 28, 2014 Robert Pierce Brooks, 82, of Clermont, formerly of Monticello, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at Scepter Health & Rehabilitation in Snellville, following an extended illness.

Memorial services were held Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Wilson

officiating.

Born Feb. 6, 1932, in Rockmart, he was a son of the late Joel Levi and Thelma. He was in the body repair business.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, (901) 595-3300.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Nov. 6, 2014

Ellie Wier Harper

Died Oct. 30, 2014 Ellie Wier Harper, 85, of Decatur, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014.

Born in Jefferson, she the daughter of the late Henry T.C. Wier and the late Nina Eckles Wier, was a member of Avondale Estates First Baptist Church, retired from the DeKalb County School System, enjoyed working with her Church, traveling with her family and especially spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents Mrs. Harper is preceded by her husband, Lewis Harper, brothers Paul Wier, Alfred Wier and his wife Barbara and sister, Irene Howington and her husband Bill.

Survivors include her son, Gene Harper and his wife Karen of Stone Mountain; daughter, Nina Harper of Decatur; brother, Gilbert Wier and his wife Martha Sue of Jefferson; sisters, Lavenia W. Hall and her husband T.O. and Carolyn W. Thurmond and her husband Claudius

of Jefferson; and grandchildren, Elizabeth, Katherine and Andrew.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Tommy Langford officiating. Burial followed in Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce. Nephews honored as pallbearers are Phil Thurmond, Doug Thurmond, Danny Wier, David Wier, Dwight Wier and William Howington.

Memorials may be made to Avondale Estates First Baptist Church, 47 Covington Road, Avondale Estates, GA 30002.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Nov. 6, 2014

Valentiu Lupu-Ripanu

Died Oct. 29, 2014 Valentiu Lupu-Ripanu, 49, of Lawrenceville, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. Father Nicolae Clempus officiated.

Born July 1, 1965, in Hirlau-Scobinti, Romania,, he was a member of Saint Mary

Orthodox Church and a graduate of the University of Iasi in Romania.

Survivors include his wife, Lavinia Mihaela LupuRipanu; daughter, Miriam Lupu-Ripanu; mother, Elena Lupu; and sister, Dana Lupu.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Nov. 6, 2014

Mamie Lou Lyons

Died Oct. 27, 2014 Mamie Lou Lyons, 74, of Cocoa, Fla., and formerly of Lawrenceville, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2014.

Mamie was a member of the Women of the Moose and worked 48 years with the Salvation Army.

She was preceded in Lyons death by her husband, Harris J. Lyons; daughters, Donna Bennett Knight and Denise Bennett; brother, Billy Black; sister, Linda Colter; and grandson, Hilliard Cheatham.

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CHURCH NEWs New Beginnings Pentecostal Outreach will present a Nov. 7 benefit concert for Tony Churchill, lead vocalist for Crystal River. Churchill has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkins’ Lymphoma. The concert, which will feature The Willing Workers and the New Beginnings Worship Team, will begin at 7 p.m. at New Beginnings Pentecostal Outreach, located at 267 Harold Phillips Road in Jefferson.

For more information, call Pastor Wayne Morris at 770-540-7828. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will Church will host worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Dinner is at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, followed by Bible study in the fellowship hall at 7 p.m.

Kids Day with all ages invited will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sponsored by Hoschton United Methodist Church and Rockwell Lodge #191 and Tri-County Shrine Club, the event will feature clowns, a bouncy house, hay rides and tons of fun games with hot dogs, chips, drinks and snow cones.

Drop off your kids to play while you join the church for a fundraiser in the fellowship hall.

On Saturday, Nov. 15, a fundraiser for Pastor Marvin Mason’s mission trip will be held at 11 a.m. Nancy Little is hosting a combined Pampered Chef and Origami Owl Jewelry party with 15 percent of the proceeds going toward the mission trip.

If you can’t attend but would like to place an order to assist with the fundraising effort for the

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

Primetimers and Bingo will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 14.

Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., and Bell Avenue behind City Square.

Contact Pastor Marvin Mason at 706-654-1422. sss The Church of Hoschton is hosting Bible study for ladies in the community on the third Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the classroom at the rear of the church building.

Call the church office at 706-654-8415 or Pastor Cory Sexton at 678234-9408. The church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton.

meeting in the chapel of Lawson Funeral Home, located at 4532 Highway 53 in Hoschton. Contact the church office at 706658-0300 . sss A new worship series at Arbor Pointe Church is Parables: Rediscovering the stories of Christ. This new series will cover some of the best-known stories that Jesus himself told to illustrate the nature of God. These stories meet us where we are and invite us to know God better. You’re invited to (re)discover these stories at Arbor Pointe Church every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school and a youth class are offered at 9:15 a.m.; Children’s Sunday school is offered through fifth grade as a part of the worship time. Visit Arbor Pointe on the web at www.arborpointe.org, like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter (@ImperfectAPC). sss

sss A women’s study group is now meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Arbor Pointe Church to read and study Lysa TerKeurst’s book “The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands.”

Arbor Pointe Church is located in the Towne Center Plaza at 115 Towne Center Parkway, Hoschton. For more information, visit www. arborpointe.org or email admin@arborpointe.org. sss New Community Church = Loving God, Loving People. Come learn how you can be one of the UNSTOPPABLE FORCE at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. With Pastors Mike McGuire and Joey Durmire, the congregation is currently

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Survivors include her sons, Tommy Hood and wife Michelle of Dacula and Donald Norick of Florida; daughter, Debra Thompson of Florida; brothers, Johnny Black and wife Faye of Lilburn, Jimmy Black and wife Jill, and Joseph Black and wife Jackie, all of Winder; sisters, Brenda Crawford and Robert of Lawrenceville; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.

Lawson Funeral Home Chapel, Hoschton The Paper, Nov. 6, 2014

Michelle Sward

Died Oct. 31, 2014 Michelle Sward, 54, of Gillsville, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment Mount Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Clyde Self and the Rev. Stacy Phillips officiated.

Born June 19, 1960, in Gainesville, she was a daughter of Pat Parker of Flowery Branch and the late Glad Parker. She was a member of Mount Salem Baptist Church and a grandmother to five grandchildren.

Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, Ron Sward; daughter and son-in-law, Tanya Parker Hays and Adam Hays of Buford; daughter, Christy Parks of Portland, Ore.; son and fiancée, Jody Parks and Jessica Wiley of Carnesville; grandchildren, Dakota Hays, Hunter Hays, Wyatt Hays, Riley Gorrell and Chloe Wiley; brother and sister-in-law, David and Kathy Parker of Flowery Branch; niece, Stephanie Bennett; nephew, Stephen Parker; and father-in-law

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and mother-in-law, A.J. and Madeline Sward of Flowery Branch.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronnie Green Heart Center, 743 Spring St., Gainesville, GA 30501.

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Cecile Lucille Rider Cole Thompson

Died Oct. 31, 2014 Cecile Lucille Rider Cole Thompson, 87, of Oakwood, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, at Halcyon Hospice in Atlanta following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment following in Alta Vista Cemetery. The Rev. Scott Wilson and Mr. Lamar Barrett officiated.

Born Oct. 5, 1927, in Dahlonega, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Emma Brookshire Rider. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Hicks. She was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include her children, Martha Herring of Gainesville, Henry and Cathy Thompson of Jefferson, Carl and Patricia Thompson of Flowery Branch, John and Sharon Thompson of Alto and Annette and Danny Baugh of Oakwood; sisters, Bessie Sullens of Pendergrass, and Annie Posten of Gainesville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Leonard and Rosa Mae Rider of Flowery Branch, Bobby and Jewell Rider of Florida and Leon and Sandra Rider and Sammy Rider, all of Gainesville; 23 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and five great-greatgrandchildren.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Nov. 6, 2014

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Holidays are worth the long wait By the time you read this, Halloween will have come and gone.

The retailers have marked the leftover candy down to half-price or less.

And the aisle that just a few days ago was home to jacko’-lanterns, ghosts and goblins is now the home to Santa, reindeer and everything Christmas.

I was in a major department store recently and the Christmas décor was already on display before we made it past Halloween.

In another era, the Sears Christmas catalog, the Wish Book, would come out in October. It would be another month before the store would be decorated for Christmas.

The catalog was an opportunity to begin looking at what would be in the stores soon. I can remember when stores such as Western Auto and Economy Auto would open their Toyland on the day after Thanksgiving.

It was every boy and girl’s chance to see a picture come to life. To hold that truck, racecar, doll or stuffed animal in his or her hands and have the full assurance this was what Santa would bring on Christmas Eve. I don’t need to see that stuff yet. This is too early.

A lot of things used to have a season. A date existed when new cars would be shown, usually in mid-September. Dealers brought new models out with great fanfare and mystery. I remember seeing the new Chevys, Fords or Chryslers enshrouded in a cloth cover until the day arrived when they would be on display for all to see.

Some dealers raised the cover over a wheel or portion of a fender. It was a part of the mystery of waiting on the great reveal.

Christmas was like that.

Some stores with a Toyland put up paper to keep us from

Harris Blackwood venturing into the land of Christmas toys too early.

Some counted down the days with a window display.

When you saw a newspaper ad that Toyland was about to open, your heart skipped a beat. You began talking with your buddies about what you wanted to see.

Now, there is no mystery. Halloween is over and the toys never stopped being on display.

We live in this instant, give-it-to-me-now world where we are not content to wait for anything. We have taken the suspense out of everything. Once, we took pictures of the holidays hoping a few of them would be good. Now, we have digital photographs and the suspense of opening that envelope at the drugstore is gone.

I don’t necessarily want to go back to the days of Super 8 movies and blurry pictures made with an Instamatic camera, but it seems convenience has taken a little of the excitement that made the holiday season wonderful.

But it was wonderful after we celebrated Thanksgiving. You remember Thanksgiving; that was the holiday that came after Halloween.

I fully realize what happens between now and the end of the year will decide whether some retailers will be back for another holiday season, whenever it begins.

But a little suspense might be the tonic to fuel a little holiday resurgence. Christmas is worth waiting for.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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The thought behind the thank you It often amazes me how many words of kindness and encouragement I receive for the stories I tell.

Often, a reader will write, “You don’t know me but I feel that we are friends.”

They often express that the stories I tell feel like their own stories, like the way they were raised and many times one will say, “Your mama could have been my mama. They’re so much alike.”

I’ve spent a significant amount of my career in the media and I know that people are quick to complain but far fewer take the time to compliment.

That’s what amazes me — that a significant amount of people care enough to sit down and send an email, write a note or track down an office number to call and say, “Thank you. Your columns are meaningful to me.” And then they’ll almost always share stories that relate to stories I tell.

Now, of course, I have detractors and those who are not admiring. One man wrote to strongly chastise me for using the word “Yankee” because he was one and didn’t like to be

Ronda Rich called that. (The Yankee I married cringes, too, because when a Southerner says it, it sounds so much like a cuss word.)

But, the encouraging notes are 95 percent of what I receive. That is stunning. Most people will complain much quicker than compliment. For that I am most grateful. I’m like Mama always was — the more you brag on me, the better I do. That aside, though, the notes that touch me most are those who are long in years but have the presence of mind and a certain courtesy to write.

Like Miss Elinor Milikin who is a subscriber of the Brunswick News on the southern coast of Georgia.

She sent a card to the newspaper and asked them to forward it to me which they readily did.

She explained to the Brunswick News: “Thank

you for an excellent newspaper. Since I am almost 100 and don’t have iPod, Twitter, computer, online, etc., I must write by hand.”

Even now, as I quote this note that arrived a while back, I am grinning from ear to ear. Miss Elinor might be 100 but she sure has got the lingo down.

Mama’s been with Jesus for over six years now and she could never remember the word “email” so she’d say, “Ronda, I want you to get on the computer and write Claudia and see how she’s doing. I would call her but I can never get off the phone with her. You can write her on the computer and find out without havin’ to talk to her.”

Well, she may not have been able to remember “email” but she certainly understood the purpose behind it.

Miss Elinor enclosed a handwritten card in which she said: “Dear Ronda Rich, I’m so thankful for your weekly column. I thought that honesty, courage and Southern pride were lost till I found your truthful writings about the South I was raised in. God bless you.

I’ll be eternally grateful for your talented writings.”

Well, Miss Elinor, here’s what I have to say to you and I want to say it publicly through the dozens of newspapers across the Southeast that carry this column including your beloved Brunswick News: I can tell by the time that you have taken to encourage someone in a world that is not always kind that your South is one of gentility and warmth.

It is a place where strangers reach out a hand of support and friendship to each other. A region where hand-written notes still reign over a dashed off, typed email where stories are told and retold and there is a strong kinship to the past and remembrance of those who have gone before.

I am so proud to know your South is my South. We must be kin.

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of several books. Sign up for her newsletter at www.ronda rich.com. Her column appears weekly.

Operation Sandbox Georgia marks 10th

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It has been a decade since Virginia Pearson and her daughter, who was engaged to a Marine serving in Iraq, recognized the need to show support and appreciation to the military through letters and care packages.

Operation Sandbox Georgia started in November of 2004 and has continued to send care packages and other needed items to servicemen and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Yes, our military is still actively deployed to those countries and supplies are still needed.

For the past decade, in spite of serious illness, Mrs. Virginia and her volunteers, including Allison Haynes, Angela Parker, Frances Phillips, Gail Richardson, Jennifer Bryan, Joan Ament, Joyce Freeman, Lawann Stephens, Mary Wiggins, Mello Melody, Vicki Foskey and others, have continued to ready care packages of donations and items purchased with monetary donations which are mailed to the troops.

Donated items are still being delivered to the National Guard Armory in Covington where volunteers pack care packages for soldiers serving in remote areas of Iraq and Af- Pearson ghanistan.

Operation Sandbox Georgia has been supported by Benton Elementary School which has collected generous donations for three years. A plaque was awarded last year to Benton Elementary which paid tribute to the school’s support of our troops.

As Mrs. Virginia says, “I am especially touched when our young people team together in their community and help show support for our troops.

When people hear about Sandbox and they want to do what they can to help me help our soldiers, I am overwhelmed.”

Twin Rivers Middle School supported Operation Sandbox Georgia as the Student Leadership Team undertook March for Military for three years.

Motorcycle rides are among the major fundraisers for Operation Sandbox, but the ongoing support of schools such as Benton Elementary, community organizations, churches, businesses and families is what allows Operation Sandbox to continue to let our troops know we support them. Care packages that include letters and cards of support are appreciated – just reading a letter from an appreciative soldier shows that.

Ongoing Operation Sandbox partners like Benton Elementary are appreciated.

When National Guardsmen were originally deployed to that region, there were few facilities which had been constructed to provide for sanitary needs or food needs of soldiers.

Baby wipes and toiletries were in high demand and comfort foods like macaroni and cheese were desired.

While now there are facilities, there are still some luxuries from home which are still appreciated.

Currently being requested by servicemen and women are some items running low in the Operation Sandbox

Georgia room from which the volunteers work.

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If fear wins the day Helen Cooper is a writer for the New York Times.

Her coverage of the Ebola crisis is unique because she was born in Liberia and she still has family living there.

Having immigrated to the United States, she escaped many of the civil war’s atrocities which members of her family did not.

As Helen Cooper traveled around Liberia, she discovered that she had become more American in some ways than Liberian, and it affected her judgment and desire to help others. Call it the fear factor.”

She was returning from covering an event four hours from Monrovia where President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was speaking. Needing to return that night, the President insisted that one of her personal assistants accompany her on the dark, partly dirt, and potholeinfested road.

As she drove, Varney, the President’s assistant, saw a body on the side of the road and insisted that she pull over. Helen was in no mood to play Good Samaritan.

Flashbacks of ambushes that took place during the war compelled her to keep going and “what if the person had Ebola?”

After Varney had returned to the car and informed her that the man was only drunk and had run off into the bush, Helen had more time to formally

protest the wisdom of such a stop. Varsey looked at her and said, “That what y’all do in America? You can’t just leave somebody on the side of the road to die.”

In a country where there has been unspeakable savagery, there has also been Christlike sacrifice during the Ebola crisis as people have found courage in the midst of fear because loving people is more compelling than loving self.

One of those persons is Napoleon Braithwaite.

Napoleon worked for the Minister of Health in Monrovia so he was well schooled about Ebola. He was also well schooled in the Liberian way of life, a life of suffering and hardship. His first wife died during childbirth. His second wife died because of a lack of medical care. The rebel soldiers invaded his home and took everything he owned. They even removed his toilet.

After graduating from the Liberian Baptist Theological Seminary, he became the pastor of Peaceful Baptist Church in the early 1980s. Once during a sermon, his notes fell from the pulpit and when he bent over to pick them up, a bullet from a rebel soldier came through the front door and went into the wall directly behind the pulpit.

Napoleon understood death, hunger, disease, war, and poverty. Yet he remained a

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man of hope, promise, love, and compassion. With the establishment of a school at his church he believed in the future of the children of Liberia.

In September, a very sick woman knocked on his door and asked to use his phone to call an ambulance. She knew he was one of the only people around who had a phone. An ambulance was called but he was told they could not respond. Knowing the risks of what he was about to do, he put the woman in his car and drove her to a hospital. The pastor of FBC of Jonesboro said that “his compassion would not allow her to die alone without some dignity.” Several days later, Napoleon began to run a fever. He succumbed to Ebola on Sept. 25 at the age of 55.

The All-African News ran a story on the front page, “Death of Key Aide Changes the Focus of the Ministry of Health as We Face Ebola.”

Jesus told a story of a man who fell into the hands of robbers and was stripped, beaten, and left for dead beside of the road.

“Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

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Varney got out of the car to check on the man beside the road. Napoleon got in the car with a woman he suspected had Ebola. Like the Good Samaritan in Jesus’ story who tended to the wounded man, they both overcame fear and that’s called courage. It’s also called compassion.

Yes, sometimes sharing compassion comes at a great price. The cross of Jesus is testimony of that.

However, we must also ask, “Isn’t there a greater price if fear wins the day and we show no compassion at all?”

Dr. Michael Helms is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Jefferson. Reach him at michael@fbcjefferson.org

sss First Baptist Church will have a Thanksgiving Day 5K race on Nov. 27 to raise funds for the church’s food pantry. All proceeds from the Turkey Can Run will go to help feed those in need in Jackson County. The race starts at 8 a.m. with packet pickup starting at 7 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The entry fee is $10 plus five canned good items collected the morning of the race (recommended canned items: green beans, jelly, corn, pasta sauce, peanut butter and peas). Late registration after Nov. 21 is $15 plus 15 canned good items. Payment by Nov. 21 guarantees a T-shirt. To register, go to the church office or register online at www.fbcjefferson.org. sss Everyone is invited to come to the Holiday Bazaar in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church of Jefferson from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Christmas wreaths, baked goods, soup luncheon, Christmas gift baskets, handmade clothing, jewelry and more will be available for purchase with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the Kentucky mission trip in March 2015. A gift wrap station will be provided.

Send your Church News and special holiday happenings to editor@clickthepaper.com or send to P.O. Box 430, Hoschton, GA 30548.

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Local high school swim teams ready to make waves this season

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

As the winter sports’ season draws closer, you think of basketball and wrestling as the main sports people will focus on.

But, for Jackson County Comprehension High School and Jefferson High School, the season includes something beyond a court, or a mat. It includes the swimming pool.

The 2014 swimming season is upon us beginning Saturday in Clarkesville for Jefferson.

Jackson County begins on Saturday in Athens. But, Saturday’s meet isn’t just the first one of the new season, it is the first meet in program’s history.

This is the inaugural season of swimming for Jackson County.

“It has been a challenge,” Jackson County head coach Tammi Gowen said about the new program.

“It’s new. Not many people in Jackson County know much about it. Thank goodness Jefferson is willing to give me some assis-

tance and Flowery Branch, also. If it hadn’t been for them, I don’t know what I’d be doing right now.”

With the first meeting just days away, Gowen said she’s “terribly nervous,” but she doesn’t want to show her nerves to the team.

Instead, she’s helping them overcome their own nervousness.

“It’s a lot of fun. It’s great seeing these guys doing what they are capable of doing,” she explained. “We’ve seen so much improvement in just two weeks of practice. It’s amazing. I’m awestruck by their (abilities).”

She said the group of students who wanted to participate in the school’s inaugural swimming campaign made her want to coach and be part of the history that’s taking place at Jackson County.

“It was one of those deals where (we) have an opportunity here that (we have) never had before,” Gowen said. “As long as they (the

See swimming, 2B Charles Phelps The Paper

Top: A Jefferson Dragon swimmer practices a backstroke at the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center in Gainesville. Bottom: A Jackson County Panther swimmer practices a breast stroke ahead of this Saturday’s first meet in Athens.

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The Jackson County Panthers’ swim team is ready to begin its first season in school history.

They have been practicing at Frances Meadows Aquatic Center in Gainesville.

Down Goes The Champs: David, defense propel Hawks past rival Norcross

Still Perfect: Dragons down Warriors, face Hart Co. for region

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

Williams gashed the Warriors’ defense for 181 yards on the ground and two touchdowns on runs 64 and 10 yards.

JEFFERSON — The Jefferson Dragons’ Oconee County standout athlete Jaleel offense has dazzled fans, stifled defenses Laguins caused problems for Dragons’ ofand scored points at will all season long. fense while playing his normal defensive However, last Friday, it didn’t look like position, but it was his play on offense that its usual self. caught Hall and the Dragons off guard.

But, senior quarterback Evan Shirreffs, “He’s a very talented player and didn’t along with seniors Dalton Hill and Sammy play much on offense until (Friday) night,” Williams, managed to make enough plays Hall said. “He surprised us and ran the ball and get the job done against Oconee County, hard.” serving the Warriors a 28-16 loss at MemoLaguins found the end zone from three rial Stadium. yards away in the third quarter to put the Jefferson (9-0, 5-0 Region 8-AAA) was led Warriors on the board, but the Dragons’

by Shirreffs, who threw for 232 yards, in- defense contained him for the majority of cluding two touchdown passes to Hill worth the game.

97 and 63 yards. Hill finished the night with Now, Jefferson turns its attention to Hart 219 receiving yards.

County (9-0, 5-0) and the region championThe 97-yard bomb showed why Shirreffs ship game in Hartwell, tomorrow has one of the best arms in the state. night. The Bulldogs average 40 “Coming off the goal line, their points per game while Jefferson safeties (were tight) at the line of averages 43. The Bulldogs went scrimmage,” Jefferson head coach 9-2 a year ago and lost to St. Pius Ben Hall said. “We figured we’d X in the first round of the state take a shot over the top.” playoffs.

Shirreffs said, “I told coach Hall, “They are a very tough ‘Let’s hit a little play action,’ and I team,” Hall stated. “It’s for all knew Dalton could outrun the corthe marbles. These are the ones ner on that play. We took a chance you play for.” and it paid off.”

Shirreffs added, “It means a Hall gives Shirreffs the keys to Shirreffs lot to be playing for the region the offense from time to time which title. I know all our guys are fonot only builds trust between the two but cused on Hart County and we’re going to allows the quarterback to make important prepare the best we can to get the ‘W’ next changes when needed. week.”

“It means a lot because he’s calling the plays most of the time, but if I see something (different), then I’ll let him know,” Shirreffs explained.

The Dragons scored in the first and third quarters while the defense played lights out. Tradd Porter grabbed an interception, Jonathan Paolozzi recovered a fumble and Cole Stanfill had a sack for a loss of seven yards. Together, their efforts kept the Warriors out of the end zone for the majority of the night. sports@clickthepaper.com

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Mill Creek linebacker Sidney Otiwu forces a fumble and records a sack for a safety during the Hawks’ dominant 30-0 victory over the Norcross Blue Devils, last Friday.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

NORCROSS — If there were any skeptics who were wondering if the Mill Creek Hawks’ sizzling October was just a fluke, they shouldn’t be skeptical any longer.

The Hawks (6-3, 5-1 Region 7-AAAAAA) extended their winning streak to four as they shut out the defending state champion Norcross Blue Devils (6-3, 4-2), 30-0, last Friday in Norcross.

It was the Hawks’ first victory over the Blue Devils in the program’s 10-year history.

The win also secured a playoff berth for the Hawks

and they remain in a threeway tie for first place in the region standings with North Gwinnett and Peachtree Ridge, whom they play tomorrow night.

The Hawks were led by senior quarterback Daniel David who rushed for 136 yards and scored two touchdowns on runs of 30 and 17 yards.

Senior running back Johnathan Hawkins added 81 yards on the ground and scored on runs of 20 and 15 yards. Hawkins has 1,006 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns for the season.

The Hawks’ flying defense came alive in October as well and didn’t skip a beat against the Blue Devils as they

racked up seven sacks, three interceptions, a fumble and a safety.

Aaron Anderson, Gerard Butler and Peyton Moore accounted for all three Hawk interceptions.

Linebacker Sidney Otiwu scored the safety for the Hawks’ defense.

“First of all, you can’t say enough about our defense,” Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis said. “Our defense gave us field position the entire (game) and just played reckless and fast, and I just cannot be more proud of the

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LOCAL GOLF

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local soccer

Junior golf at Reunion

Parent/child tournament

Co-ed indoor soccer sign-ups

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

Reunion Golf and Country Club is hosting the Parent/Child Turkey Shootout golf tournament on Sunday, Nov. 16. The tournament is open to all parents and children, ages 6-17.

Grandparents can play with grandchildren. Entry fee is $40 per team, includes green and cart fee, awards, giveaways and dinner. Deadline for entry is Friday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m.

Registration is noon on Nov. 16. Contact tournament director Curt Camperson for more information, curt.camperson@ reuniongolfclub.com, or 678-858-8484.

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

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

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

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SWIMMING

Continued from 1B swimmers) are willing to put (in) the effort, I’m willing to be here to help them.”

The inaugural Panther team is comprised of a senior, two sophomores and two freshmen.

Some of the swimmers are setting high standards, Gowen explained, because they are year-round swimmers. But, as a team, they are setting the expectations at the “base line.”

Senior Elizabeth Slater said she’s excited

because it is her first time being on a high school team outside of the recreational swim team from the summer. She is also glad the school decided to start the program while she’s still in attendance at the high school.

Her goals aren’t set for individual achievement. She wants to see the younger Panther swimmers do well for themselves and build momentum towards the program’s second year in 2015.

“Next year, they are going to be such a great team,” Slater explained. “I’m going to miss being with them. But, I’m more excited for them than I am for me.

“Before last summer, I didn’t think I was going to be on the swim team. It just kind of

happened on (the fly).”

Slater is also excited to have the first meet take place at the University of Georgia’s Ramsey Center. She’s showing up ready to have “fun.”

For the Dragons, the expectations are much different. With some excellent swimmers competing for them, they want to capitalize on having a talented squad.

“Our kids our ready,” community coach Chad Klink said. “I’ve been coaching for 10 years and we are seeing the kids from the club team come onto the high school team.

We are loaded on the girls’ (squad).”

He said at least eight of the swimmers have 10 years of swimming experience. Three are

cross country

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Mill Creek boys, Costa win region championship; girls sweep top-3 spots, finish 2nd as a team

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The Mill Creek boys’ cross country team after winning the Region 7-AAAAAA championship, last Saturday, in Conyers.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

CONYERS — The Mill Creek boys’ cross country team didn’t put a region championship at the top of the priority list before the 2014 season began.

The squad is young and this year was thought to have been a rebuilding and maturing time for a program that had won three consecutive region championships from 2011-13.

However, the rebuilding process took less than expected as the Hawks won its fourth consecutive region championship, last Saturday, at Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers.

The Hawks’ top-five finishers all placed in the top 13 in the overall standings. As a team, they totaled 37 points, besting second-place finisher Peachtree Ridge by 16 points (53).

Mountain View and Collins Hill finished third and fourth, respectively.

Mill Creek junior Sam Costa finished first overall with a time of 16:07, besting Mountain View’s Tyler Barber by 16 seconds. Teammate Noah Hollis (16:38) finished in fifth place and Jordan Ashwood (16:48) finished in seventh.

“I was thrilled with how the boys ran,” Mill Creek head

top-level year-round swimmers. They can be the fuel to help ignite a run to different state relays and beyond.

“We are right there,” Klink said.

They also have a dive team for the first time in the program’s history.

“That is going to be exciting to watch,” he said.

Jefferson head coach Lane Guzman said practicing isn’t always fun for the swimmers, so it is “exciting” to get them into competition.

“We’ve grown quite a bit every year,” she said. “We are hoping to take more relay teams to state and take individual swimmers to state.”

coach Andy Christie said. “On paper, they should not have won region this year, but they put themselves in that position through their dedication and hard work.

“To win our fourth region title in a row is something that we are very proud of and do not take for granted.”

Christie said the team’s goal at the meet was to have the No. 5-runner finish as close to the top 10 as possible.

“But, to see them actually do it was so great,” he said with exuberance.

At the state championship meet, which takes place this Saturday in Carrollton, Christie said the goal is to finish in the top four and bring a team trophy home to Hoschton.

“I know the boys will run with a lot of heart and do their best for each other and the team,” he explained.

The girls’ team finished second overall, losing out to region champion Collins Hill High School on a sixth-runner tiebreak.

North Gwinnett and Peachtree Ridge finished in third and fourth place, respectively.

The Lady Hawks swept the top-three overall positions.

Hannah Petit (19:03) finished in first place, 21 seconds clear of Sara Scales (19:24) who finished in second place. Camryn Petit finished in third place with a time of 19:50.

Continued from 1B improvement they have continued to make.”

The defense has allowed 21 points the last four games.

He added the group battled around injuries at the beginning of the season and also did “soul searching” after the loss to North Gwinnett.

“This isn’t just a one-night deal. Each week, they have (been) better and better and better,” Jarvis explained.

“We could see it earlier in the year, and I’m starting to say this after every game, ‘You can see the defense is playing better.’

“So, I’m so proud of them.

The offense, we were able to run the ball when we had too and get some critical touchdowns. So, at this point in our league, I don’t care how it looks, at the end of the day, it’s a huge win for these kids and I’m just so proud of them,” he continued. “We have got to keep this momentum because I know (tomorrow night) it’s a huge game, so, we’ve got to continue to play this well.”

After exchanging fumbles on the first two possessions to start the game, both offenses struggled to gain and sustain momentum throughout the first quarter.

Mill Creek saw back-toback drives end on failed fourth-down attempts, including an 11-play drive and a drive that came after Anderson’s interception with 4:01 left in the first quarter.

Early in the second quarter, the Blue Devils’ mo-

We could see it earlier in the year, and I’m starting to say this after every game, ‘You can see the defense is playing better.’

Shannon Jarvis Mill Creek football coach mentum during a nine-play drive was stalled when Butler made a spectacular onehanded interception and returned it to the Blue Devils’ 49-yard line.

Four plays later, Hawkins found the end zone on a 20yard run to put the Hawks ahead 7-0 with 8:59 left in the half.

The Hawks’ next drive started at the Blue Devils’ 35-yard line and ended in two plays when David scampered 30 yards for a touchdown to push the lead to 14-0, which remained the score at halftime.

On the opening secondhalf possession, the Hawks continued to roll as David scored his second touchdown, this time from 17 yards away. With 3:29 left in the third quarter, Otiwu sacked Norcross’ Barker Griffin for a safety to propel the Hawks’ lead to 23-0.

Hawkins finished the scoring with a 15-yard run with 9:15 left in the game to put the game to its final score of 30-0.

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Citizens learn about town with special offering

By DEBBIE PURVIS

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If you are curious about how your town operates then the Braselton Citizen’s Class is an informative, educational class that shares with the students “How a Town Works.” It is an interactive class where the students learn, but also can ask questions. It is a mindopening experience that shows how a small town like Braselton is on the rise.

Braselton Town Manager Jennifer Dees conducts the class. Each class can have at least 10 citizens and, starting in March/April 2015, Jennifer will send out press release and post on the Internet how to sign up for the class. Oct. 16 was our last class and we will have graduation in early November. Each member is given a black binder with the itinerary of what topics will be covered each month (The meetings are from May through October and ours were on the third Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m) It all started back on May 15, when eight of us signed up for Braselton Citizen’s Academy. My fellow classmates were Indria Bashley, Mark Kriegel, Tom McMurdo, Peg Sheffield, Michelle Comfort, State Sen. Frank Ginn, Troy Purvis and myself (Debbie Purvis).

Below are the topics we learned about.

May 15 - Administration & Finance (Short history of the town, how a city is created; population changes, demographic information, breakdowns by county; forms of government, elections, voting district maps; quorums, minutes, notice of meetings, executive sessions, open records; City of Ethics- Who does it apply to; department heads and what they represent; Funds -What each do and where their revenues come from, Restricted vs. Unrestricted Revenues, General Fund Revenues and where we get them from, how the Town of Braselton budgets and what the process is; and How we keep on track.

June 19 - Public Works – When the Public Utilities & Public Works Departments were established, the responsibilities associated with Administration - Policy and Procedure, Budget Preparation & Administration, Evaluation of Public Works activities and Project Management.

Engineering - Plan Review, Document Storage, Construction Inspection and Fats, Oils and Grease Program.

Water - System operating under State permit, Production & Purchased Water, System Samples, Distribution System and Operator Certification.

Wastewater - System Operating under State permit, Advanced Wastewater Treatment, Laboratory, Collection System, Industrial Pretreatment Program, Reuse System and Operator and Laboratory Analyst Certification.

Storm Water - Collection System, Regulations & Town/Private.

Roads - Maintenance, DOT, Evaluation and Public/Private/County/State.

Parks - Town Park, Riverwalk, Mulberry Park and Town Green.

Building and Grounds - Town Facilities, Leased Property and Town Owned Property.

July 17 - Police & Court - Police Department Overview. Organizational Structure: Chief of Police- Terry Esco; Assistant Police Chief - Lou Solis Jr.; Detectives; Cpt., Mike Steffman, Sgt. Ronnie Kilburn, Patrol - Commander Cpt. Mike Steffman, Lt. Rob Holtt; three Sergeants; five officers, DEA Liaison – Lt. Chris Richards; and Administrative Assistant - Rhonda Lundsford.

Responsibilities within Braselton Police Department are: Patrol - Stops, Arrests, Reports and Training; CID - Cases, Arrests, Reports and Training; DEA Liaison - Cases and Training; State Certification - Records, Evidence Room, Reports and Training Records.

The class was given a tour around the police department, vehicles (AEDs in each vehicle), Weapons and training required.

Next Dawn Farris, Clerk of Court, spoke to the class about Braselton Municipal Court. Dawn shared information about the Georgia Court System, Municipal Court and its jurisdiction.

She also highlighted Court Personnel, Municipal Court Citations - GSP, MCCD, BPD and Code Enforcement, What is the Primary Role of the Municipal Court Judge, Prosecutor’s Role, Clerk of Court’s Role, Braselton Municipal Court’s Caseload and the Court Schedule.

Aug. 21 - Braselton Library Sept. 18 - Planning & Development - Staffers include Director - Kevin Keller, Building Inspection - Randy Batey, Erosion & Sedimentation Control Inspections/ Environmental Specialist - Yvette Wise and Code Enforcement - Bruce Davis.

Department Mission Statement - To manage community change in both the short and long term with regard to land use land development, building construction/renovation, and code enforcement so that a positive environment that is productive and beneficial to all citizens of the Town of Braselton is maintained.

At the session on zoning, the topics included how zoning is determined and who to contact regarding Residential, Commercial and Industrial Zoning.

Oct. 16 - Economic Development, Authorities, Boards, Agencies and Special Events (acronyms and what they stand for) were highlighted.

PC = Planning Commission ZBA = Zoning Board of Appeals URA = Urban Redevelopment Agency DDA = Downtown Development Authority BVBA = Braselton Visitors Bureau Agency EB = Ethics Board CID = Community Improvement District TAD = Tax Allocation District Jennifer Dees shared with the class all of the festivals/events that the Town of Braselton offers every year and how to volunteer.

She shared the new events scheduled for 2015.

Amy Pinnell, DDA Director, shared a video about being a part of Main Street including what it takes and how to go about becoming a part of the national program which is through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

Dees also shared the plans and stages for Town Green that is currently under way as well as noting the new businesses that are coming to our area (such as Bojangles on Highway 53), the widening of Highway 53 and other plans for road improvements.

If you are really interested in learning about the town you live in, then I would urge you to be a part of the 2015 Braselton Citizen’s Class. Dinner is provided for each class from the local restaurants.

You also get to meet some wonderful people that are residents or own a business.

Once you become a part of the class, you will suggest it to everyone you see. All our class members enjoyed the class. We had some good laughs and also learned about our fellow students.

It is sad that the classes are over but I am so glad I signed up.... You should, too.

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Photographer Sarina Roth celebrates 9th anniversary at reception Farah Bohannon The Paper

Sarina Roth presented Mel Harris with a framed photo of a University of Georgia mascot during the recent anniversary celebration event which involved ambassadors and staffers of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce and more celebrating with Roth (middle). She themed the event “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.”

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By FARAH BOHANNON

fbohannon@clickthepaper.com

Sarina Roth, owner and photographer at Never the Rock Photography, marked nine years of business on Oct. 9 and celebrated with a gathering at Higher Grounds Coffee House.

Roth is a unique business owner because she is not someone who simply takes photographs for others — she captures God’s beauty. In a recent trip to the Florida panhandle, Roth said she saw some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets in her entire life.

She said she posted the photos onto Facebook and received several comments that stated how wonderful her photos are and what a photographic eye she has.

Roth explained that all the glory and praise for the gorgeous skies should go to God — she just took the photo of it. She also has donated thousands of dollars in time, products and services to many charitable community events, Christian organizations, welfare benefits and humane society fundraisers.

Roth said she was thrilled to celebrate with some of her closest friends as well as the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce.

“I am happy with the turnout and feel so blessed to have so many wonderful supporters,” said Roth.

The party began with mingling and snacking — there were double chocolate cupcakes, cheese, crackers, fruit, sparkling cider, and glasses of refreshing cucumber water. Within the first half hour, Roth was so excited

to draw names out of a bucket to give out her door prizes which included several Never the Rock Photography coffee mugs, Madison and Vine soap gift bags, bedazzled Never the Rock Photography T-shirts and a very special grand prize — a framed photo of the UGA bulldog. Roth’s friend, Mel Harris was the lucky winner. Everyone else who attended received a door prize which was very exciting for everyone.

The theme of Roth’s anniversary party was “Praise God from whom all blessings flow” which she said she hopes is apparent in her life as she celebrates this milestone.

“God has given us a beautiful palette to work with,” said Roth. “To Him be all the glory. It has also truly been a joy and honor to serve Jackson County.”

Never the Rock Photography is available for lifestyle portraits, com-

mercial art, headshots, children/ infant photos, magazine covers, real estate, pet portraits, framed art, note cards and award-winning originals.

It was established in 2005, but Roth has been utilizing her camera for years and years before that. She was inspired by her loving grandparents who traveled around the world — they shared stories and photos with her as she grew up which inspired her to document all types of beauty as both a passion and a career.

Never the Rock Photography has been named the “Business of the Month” by the Braselton branch of Community and Southern Bank located on Highway 211. Her business will be spotlighted in the bank during the month of November.

For more information about Never the Rock Photography, visit www.nevertherock.com and see more scenes of the event at ClickThePaper.com

Jackson County fundraiser to spotlight Baldwin and Wilbanks Enjoy great music and dance? Delicious food?

Friendly competition?

Then Dancing with the Stars – Jackson County Style! is your kind of event!

On Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Jefferson Civic Center, four dance teams will vie for the coveted Mirror Ball trophy.

Our first featured contestant is Rick Baldwin. After repeated requests from the Jackson County Arts Council, Rick finally agreed to dance in this year’s competition.

“I’ve never danced before,” said Rick, “and Emily, my instructor is going to have a real challenge this year!”

An electrical engineer, Rick coordinates Engineering and Operations for the Jefferson District of Jackson EMC. He and his wife, Tracy, have two sons, Joshua and Timothy.

Emily Wilbanks courageously agreed to teach Rick how to dance. She has had lots of practice, besides teaching ballet, tap and jazz at Claudia’s Dance Academy in Flowery Branch.

She taught Andy Garrison how to do a mean East Coast Swing at last year’s Dancing with the Stars.

Dancing with the Stars is Jan. 31 in Jefferson Emily earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance at Brenau University and has performed with the Brenau Dance Ensemble and the Gainesville Ballet.

Rick and Emily will be dancing to support Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring, a friendship based, in-school mentoring program. You can support Rick and Emily by “voting” for them.

One dollar equals one

vote and one half of all of the money raised will go to Lindsay’s Legacy and the other half will support the JCAC’s free student art show, Celebrate the Arts.

You can vote by mailing a check to JCAC, P.O.Box 598, Jefferson, GA, 30549 going to our website at www.jacksoncountygaarts. com or just hand Rick or Emily your donation.

Other competitors will be contestant Jeff Grant

dancing with Paige Smart for Family Connection; contestant Brenda Martin dancing with Kenny Caldwell for St. Paul First Baptist Church; and contestant Angel Tuggle dancing with Taylor Zuercher for the Harold S. Swindle Public Library.

Check out the Facebook page, Dancing with the Stars – Jackson County Style! to see more pictures and details of the event.

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The Paper | Thursday, November 6, 2014

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Family bluegrass jam. The Jefferson Public Library will host a family bluegrass jam at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6. All ages are invited to hear the sounds of Bluegrass Trio, The Sun Porch Gang. Please call the library at 706-3678012 for more information.

Volunteer with iServe. The Second Saturday event of The Vine Church will be on Nov. 8. The outreach will be volunteering with iServe ministries and handing out food to families in the Commerce/Jackson County area from 6:45-10 a.m. outside the Lanier Tech Campus in Commerce, located at 631 S. Elm St., in Commerce.

Families served in October are invited to help serve other families in November.

Anyone and everyone is welcome to sign up and volunteer by contacting Holly Avera, Director of Outreach and Inreach, at holly@ connecttothevine.org. You can also visit www.connecttothevine.org Braselton Farmers Market.

The Braselton Farmers Market continues on Fridays.

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

Jefferson Holiday Market. This year’s Jefferson Holiday Market will be Nov. 7-9 at the Jefferson Civic Center. Look for gourd art, handcrafted fabrics, ornaments, blankets, tutus, wreaths, lotions, soaps, jams, jellies, floral designs

and much more. Tickets are $5 on Friday, $3 on Saturday and $2 on Sunday—they are good all weekend long, so a ticket purchased on Friday is good on both Saturday and Sunday as well. All proceeds benefit the Jackson County Family Connection. There will be a dessert and cider reception on Friday evening during the market’s hours of 7-9 p.m. The hours on Saturday will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in attendance.

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

The Medical Center Auxiliary’s Marketplace. Marketplace, an annual festive holiday shopping event, is celebrating its 23rd year Nov. 6-8 at the Gainesville Civic Center.

All proceeds from Marketplace 2014 benefit Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County, which works to prevent accidental childhood injury.

Marketplace Preview Party is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6. Tickets for the preview party are $50 per person and are available for purchase online at nghs. com/tickets. Preview party attendees will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres; silent and live auctions; return admission to Marketplace; and the chance to shop before Marketplace opens to the public. General admission is open 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, and 9:30 a.m.

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

Commemorative plaque to be unveiled. On Sunday, Nov. 9, the Braselton Woman’s Club will host the unveiling ceremony for the commemorative plaque at the Braselton Library. Organized in 1921, the Braselton Woman’s Club was instrumental in the founding of the West Jackson Library in 1974. It became the Braselton Library in 2003. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to the unveiling at the library located at 15 Brassie Lane in Braselton where the Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library will hold a porch book sale on Oct. 24-26.

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

Invitations have also been extended to the Braselton mayor and council members as well as members of the Hall County Chamber of Commerce. Revolution Athletics is located at the

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

The book tells the story of such famous Georgia

Women as Margaret Mitchell, Rosalyn Carter, Carson McCullers and many others.

Copies will be available for purchase and signing at the event. For more information, contact Shawna Meers-Ernst at smeers-ernst@prlib.org or 706-367-8012.

Special storytime. Braselton Assistant Police Chief Lou Solis will be the special guest at the Braselton Library storytime at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 14.

Poetry reading. The Jefferson Public Library will host its first poetry reading at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.15. Poetry lovers of all ages are invited to share original poetry or poems from favorite authors. Please contact Dennis Bagwell with questions, and to sign up to participate at firedennis@aol.com or 706338-4317.

Historical Society at the His-

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toric Courthouse. The Jackson County Historical Society will meet at the Historic Jackson County Courthouse, located at 85 Washington St., in downtown Jefferson, at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, for a Jefferson Plantations program by Boniface McDaniel. Those interested are welcome to attend. The courthouse is now the home for the Jackson County Welcome Center and the Historic Archives.

Rotary Reverse Raffle. The Braselton Rotary Club’s annual reverse raffle will be held Friday, Nov. 21, at the Braselton-Stover House.

Tickets are $100 each for a chance to win $10,000 and support the club’s Christmas project for children. Contact a Rotarian for tickets.

Small Business Saturday.

Downtown Braselton will celebrate Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29.

New Beginnings Pentecostal Outreach presents

Benefit Concert for Tony Churchill (Lead vocalist of Crystal River)

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Friday, November 7 at 7:00pm

Featuring: The Willing Workers & The New Beginnings Worship Team

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Tony has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

267 Harold Phillips Road, Jefferson, GA 30549 For more information, call Pastor Wayne Norris at 770-540-7828

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Ask deeper questions about girlfriend’s unhealthy habits Dear Carolyn: My girlfriend of two years could stand to lose about 20 pounds, which would result in increased energy (as it is now she spends a lot of time sitting around playing iPhone games), more confidence (she says she doesn’t like the way her clothes fit her), and more attraction between us (I’m reluctant to admit it, but her added weight is a bit of a turnoff).

I suspect she’d have more energy and more confidence because I did when I lost about 60 pounds over the course of a few years.

I’m guesstimating here, but I think she could’ve stood to lose about 10 pounds when we started dating but instead she’s added 10.

I’m not sure how to approach this because I don’t want to sound shallow, but I’m also concerned for her health. And we’re kind of at that stage of figuring out what’s next for us (i.e., mar-

Carolyn Hax riage). But I’m not sure I want to be married to someone who puts on 10 pounds every two years and then sits around on her iPhone complaining her clothes make her look fat. Your thoughts? — Anonymous You’re tiptoeing around this as if it’s some delicate question about weight, and even asking it makes you part of some superficial mob of fat-shamers.

Ask yourself, please: If your girlfriend carried an extra 10 or even 20 pounds and met you at the door dressed to dance and led you by the wrist to a weeknight salsa-fest; or for-

warded you emails she subscribed to with local shows or fairs or sporting events with a quick note, “Say the word and I’ll buy us tickets”; or used her home time to experiment with recipes or refinish old furniture, or whatever else didn’t involve rotting on a couch, would we be having this (quasi-) conversation?

Isn’t the point where weight itself, as opposed to behavior, is seen as a problem the better measure of one’s depth?

Your girlfriend of two years could stand to lose ... you call them “pounds,” but I call them “the mind-blowingly life-squandering habits of phone-staring and fatwhining” (I get paid by the hyphen) and if it makes me shallow to say this out loud, then call me a kiddie pool and pick another column.

I happen to believe it’s sane, not shallow, for you to balk at marriage (!) with someone you apparently

don’t like as much as you used to.

I also regard it as kind, not shallow, to let her know what you’re seeing: “I find it hard to believe you’re happy this way, sitting around on your iPhone and tearing yourself down. Are you?”

I suppose we could debate cause and effect here — couch time breeds weight gain, weight gain breeds couch time, depression lurks amid both — but let’s tweak my original question to you: If she were 20 pounds lighter, sitting around on her iPhone complaining her clothes make her look fat, would you want to be married to that?

Dear Carolyn: Every year, my ex — who left me out of the blue for another man — contacts me one way or the other to wish me a happy birthday. It always stuns me because we never communicate during the

WORKING IT OUT

entire year, and she knows she’s responsible for wrecking our relationship. I don’t think she has a guilt complex as much as she wants to have her cake and eat it too since she’s seriously seeing someone else.

For years, I’ve ignored her, hoping she’ll get the hint. No luck there. If silence isn’t working and I really don’t want to change my number or my email address, what’s the most effective yet tactful way to tell her to get lost and stay lost without opening up old wounds, which are still pretty raw? Birthdays are supposed to be fun, and the last thing anyone needs on their birthday is for an unwanted ex to keep showing up. — Wanting to Put the “Happy” Back In “Thank you for the call/ email. The best birthday gift you could give me, though, is to leave me in peace.”

Then block her phone

number and email address.

Or, skip straight to Step 2, and wish yourself a happy.

One quibble: She didn’t “wreck” your relationship, she left it. If there was any wreckage (versus merely falling out of love), then it occurred before she left, since people don’t leave when they’re happy.

Her leaving for someone else is a coward’s move and hurts deeply, yes. It isn’t radical to conclude, though, someone who does that “out of the blue” already wasn’t happy and merely hadn’t communicated that to you.

That suggests her departure was coming, even necessary, regardless.

So how ‘bout pairing your cake this year with a farewell toast to the specter of Ms. Bad-for-Me? And if you can’t, then call it a pledge to find out why.

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

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Poultry Times focuses on topical industry news, from farm to table, nationwide. To see a sample of our publication, visit www. poultrytimes.net.

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To apply send a cover letter, resume and 3 to 5 writing and/or page design samples to dstrickland@ poultrytimes.net or P.O. Box 1338, Gainesville, GA 30503.

Management Circulation Manager Needed Publishing co. in Gainesville area seeking responsible person as Circulation Mgr. Must have excellent communication skills, computer experience, be detail oriented, able to multi-task, and a team player. Email resume to circulation@ shelby publishing.com

Medical NURSING OPPORTUNITIES Georgia Correctional Healthcare has unique opportunities at Arrendale State Prison in Alto, GA, offering advanced technology and professional challenges to grow and develop your skills. *LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (3pm-11pm, shift) *REGISTERED NURSE *MENTAL HEALTH NURSE COORDINATOR All positions require GA license & 1 year exp.

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Learn more at: www.gru. edu/gchc AA/EOE/Equal Access/ ADA Employer School Nurse Clinic Position Hall County Schools (Mount Vernon Elementary) RN OR LPN 6.5 hour day on school calendar with benefits.

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Fax resume to: Mamie Coker, RN, BSN @ 770533-4015

Misc. Help Wanted Appliance Installation Asst. Delivery exp. Valid Georgia driver’s lic., reliable transportation.

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ApartmentsUnfurnished HP Designjet 1050c and 1050c plus Selling a working Designjet 1050c and a 1050c plus that powers on but hasn’t been tested to print. Both are setup for network printing with JetDirect. $1400 for both or your best offer.

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Gainesville, GA. Must have 2yrs verifiable exp., good MVR. Night Shift, local positions, home daily, company benefits 804-784-6166 Trantham Services, Inc. needs Local Drivers in Gainesville, GA. Class A CDL required. 2yrs driving experience required. Feed hauling experience a plus.

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Furniture All wood furniture: Chest of Drawers—$250, Coffee Table—$75, end tables—$40 each, computer printer table—$45. 2 counter height bar stools—$30 each. Lighting: Large brass chandelier—$250, hanging candelabra brass entry/foyer hanging light— $75. 4 End table lights/with shades. All in excellent condition, call 678-4001056 Frig/freezer-21cuft, good for garage. $50; Leather Sofa- Broyhill. brown. $300; Electric Massage Recliner- $200 904-477-3111

Household items Moving Sale: 6317 Water Haven Way, Flowery Branch; Nov 8 & 9; 8AM - 5PM. Living room furniture, beds - new queen mattress and box spring with frame - kitchen items to include new Pfaltzgraff dinnerware “Trailing Leaves”, other misc household items.

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Duplexes For Rent Pine Forest- Oakwood 2BR/1BA $730/mo. 770287-1456 callapartments.com

Houses For RentUnfurnished 3/2 Meadow View Lane Flowery Branch $925 770-287-1456 callapartments.com 3BR/2BA - fenced yrd, Wellington sbdv. $500; $500 dep. References.

706-429-7669 4BR/1.5BA- C/H/A. $825/mo + dep 678-316-6721 Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com No Rent Until December 1st Expires 10/31/14 3BR/2BA Homes Call Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com EHO WAC REDUCED- 3/2.5. $800.

No pets. Butch Hodges Properties, Inc . 770540-0417

Roommates Wanted

Private rooms w/baths.

Fully furnished (cable) Oakwood/Flowery Branch area, $100-135/ week. 678-328-9980

RV’s/Travel Trailers UNICOI SPRINGS CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP. $1,500.

678-936-2846

Wheels Antique Cars/Trucks CHEVY 1930 Coupe. All original. Show quality.

Wooden wheels. Kept in climate controlled garage. Call for info 678943-1409

Autos For Sale

FORD 2000 Taurus SE. 141k miles, clean in & out, solid, reliable.

Everything works. $2550 678-200-0812 CHEVY 2006 Cobalt.

Copper/gold. Good cond. 90k, 5spd. $6250.

706-344-7382 CHRYSLER 2006- 300 Touring. $7987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 FORD 2002 Mustang.

V6, red, auto, 78k. convt.

Clean. Gainesville $4250. 678-859-6136 FORD 2007 Focus. SE. 4cyl, 33mpg. leath seats.

No damaqe. Nice! $4700 obo. 770-289-9093

Homes & Real Estate

MERCURY 2007 Grand Marquis LS. Leather, 86k, Clean. Exc Cond. $7600.

727-742-8452

3BR/2BA, 2 car garage, Mulberry Place S/D, Flowery Branch. $137,500. 770-906-5355

Mobile Homes For Sale 3BR/2BA on 2 acres off Spout Springs Rd. near Sterling Lake sbdv $69k. 770-317-6901

Recreation Boats & Marine BOAT 1978- 18’ Fiber glass & trailer. $450.

Evinrude 85hp. mtr. 770905-3441 678-617-5560 SINGLE SLIP DOCK. Good shape, good wood, 40’ ramp, attached swim deck. $6500. 678-773-0589 Wanted: Buy or Trade- Used, good condition Pontoon Boat with outboard on Lake Lanier. Maximum length of boat & engine 20ft. For Trade or Sale 1987 Sea Ray- 16ft bow rider. Mercruiser, 3liter, I/O, Exc Cond. 622hrs.

Always stored out of water in enclosed boat house on Lake Lanier.

No boat trailer. Les Parsons, 706-839-6016

NISSAN 2013 Altima $14,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 TOYOTA 1993 Camry XLT. Low mi, V6. Cold A/C. Leather int. Exc Cond., $2,200 706-949-4688 TOYOTA 1993 Camry.

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

706-949-4688

Motorcycles

Senior Lady to share my home. Nice n’borhood. Priv bdrm.

NO alcohol or drugs. $550/mo. $250 dep.

678-630-5631

House For Sale-Hall County

NISSAN 2013 370Z Coupe. Blk, MSRP $37,413. Showrm Cond.

2000 miles. Priced below market at $27,500. 770535-9912

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

Import Cars BMW 2009 3-SERIES $13,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 HONDA 2006 Civic $6987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 INFINITI 2003 G-35 Sedan $5987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 MAZDA 2001- 626.

Every thing works!

Nice Cond. $4250.

706-693-4520 NISSAN 2004 Altima, 2.5SL, 1 owner, 47K, exc. cond., 4 DR, snrf, heated seats, Michelins, Bose, $8,250. 404-386-5772 NISSAN 2008 MAXIMA $11,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2011 Sentra $11,987 All Credit OK Call Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

HD 2008 Fatboy Anniversary 17000mi. new tires, brakes, service. Book is 11500, make offer, must sell!

706-968-2637 bbenfiel@gmail.com KAWASAKI 2001 Vulcan 1500. 50k, Loaded. Great 1st bike. $3500. 770560-0449

Sport Utility Vehicles FORD 2009 Explorer 4x4. $10,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 GMC 2004 Yukon Local Trade $8987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2014 Rogue $14,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

Trucks DODGE 2006 Dakota EXT Cab, 58k miles. $8987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 FORD 1988-F-250. 7.3 diesel, 5spd, Ext Cab. VGC.. Trade possible. $4,500/obo. 770-9670751 FORD 2006 F150 EXT CAB. 4X4 $13,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 FORD 2011 Ranger $12,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 GMC 2002 Sonoma SLS Extended cab 4 cyl 5 speed manual Matching fiberglass cap Excellent condition $5500 678-450-0033 NISSAN 2012 Frontier EXT CAB $15,,487 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 NISSAN 2013 Frontier SV. Crew Cab. $21,987 All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335

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