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Reward at $50,000 in missing person case Another holiday season arrives and the Adams family continues to hold out hope for the safe return of Joshua Scott Adams, who has not been seen since May 20, 2013.

While other families gather around the Thankgiving table to feast together, the family of the man who had just returned home from rehab after trying to deal with his demons – cocaine and prescription pills – knows his seat at the table is still empty. Their lives are void of the presence of the 25-year-old described as a very kind and living person.

But family and friends are not sitting idly by although 18 months have passed.

Efforts are still under way to share information about Josh and his disappearance in hopes that information will be forthcoming. Connecting with the news media and through social media continues.

News of the increase to $50,000 of the reward being offered for his return and information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for his disappearance is being circulated. Also new fliers are available with plans that they be distributed in shopping areas as Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are here.

“Reward has been increased! Please

share our new fliers. Feel free to print as well. We love and miss him dearly and are not giving up,” says one Facebook post.

“Someone knows the whereabouts of Josh Adams,” says Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum. “We want to do everything in our power to find Josh. We follow every lead we get. Our prayers are that we will soon get that tip that will lead us to Josh.”

The anonymous tipline to which information can be provided is 706-367-3784.

Visit www.facebook.com/BringJoshAdamsHome for more information and updates.

Small Business Saturday is Nov. 29

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Tracy Jordan, (C), was selected recently as the 2014 Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Businesswoman of the Year. At the Women in Business luncheon, Jordan, owner of West Jackson Medicine Center and a real estate professional with Funari Realty, was congratulated

by Melissa Britt, director of membership for the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, (L), and Cindy Phillips of State Farm Insurance in Braselton, the awards sponsor for the Businesswoman of the Year. The recognition preciously went to Martha Martin of Phil-Mart Transportation in 2008; Dee Lavender of Hometown Community Bank in 2009; diAna Huckins of Buhler Quality Yarns in 2010 ; Dr. Emily Howell of Howell Orthodontics in 2011; Annette Studivant of the Jefferson Police Department in 2012; and Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly in 2013.

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Tracy Jordan is selected as Jackson County Businesswoman of the Year

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Braselton businesswoman Tracy Jordan was honored as the 2014 Woman of the Year by the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce during Wednesday’s Women in Business awards luncheon held at the BraseltonStover House.

Jordan said she was thrilled to receive this prestigious award since she has become so involved in the Chamber’s Women in Business organization since 2011 as well as with several other organizations within the community.

She has previously been nominated for the honor as well.

A University of Georgia College of Pharmacy graduate, Jordan has been the owner of the West Jackson Medicine Center since 1996 and is also a real estate professional with

Funari Realty. She no longer spends her time just behind the pharmacy counter or a desk as she is involved in the community and is willing to help whenever it is needed. Jordan is very knowledgeable when it comes to all things Jackson County.

After a vehicle drove into her business in early 2010 resulting in injuries to three employees including Jordan’s mother, Sylvia, who just underwent surgery to address accident-related injuries, Jordan said she has learned how to overcome challenges in all aspects of her life as well as learning to adapt easily and how to be flexible in certain situations. Her mother accompanied her to the luncheon and was teary-eyed when Jordan’s Woman of the Year honors announcement was made.

Jordan says she always looks for ways to positively impact the community, its busi-

nesses and its people. While serving on the Hoschton Planning and Zoning Commission, Jordan’s interests in economic development and commercial projects have increased. Jordan was awarded the Hoschton Outstanding Citizen Award in 2011 and currently serves on the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. She worked on the Chamber of Commerce’s search committee for the president/CEO position and is involved on the public relations and small business committee in 2013.

Jordan is a 2012 graduate of Leadership Jackson and serves on the board of directors of the Village of Hoschton Homeowners Association and is involved with Jackson County Youth Sports, A member of the Rotary Club of Braselton, she serves as social director and

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Nominees for the 2014 Jackson County Businesswoman of the Year recognitions presented by the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce were JoAnne Santiago, owner of Higher Grounds Coffee House owner and director of administration of Polaris Aviation Solutions in Braselton; Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum; Lisa Stephens, executive director of Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring; Tracy Jordan, owner of West Jackson Medicine Center who was honored as the Businesswoman of the Year; Braselton Town Manager Jennifer Dees; Karen Brouchard of Brouchard Farms and the Veggie Patch; and Sandra Fite, director of the Jackson County Certified Literate Community Program. See more scenes from the Nov. 19 Women in Business luncheon at ClickThePaper.com

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Instead of spending the wee morning hours following Thanksgiving shopping at big-name stores, come to Braselton and Jefferson on Saturday, Nov. 29, for Small Business Saturday to complete any and all holiday shopping.

This event is a great way to support small businesses in local communities that have so much to offer to people of all ages.

Small Business Saturday is a nationl promotion dedicated to supporting the small businesses that anchor local communities and strengthen the local economy. Local businesses will have their doors open for shoppers, and there will be plenty of food options to choose from as well.

Braselton Downtown Director Amy Pinnell has secured three food trucks — Mac The Cheese Comfort Food Truck, Tex’s Tacos and Southern Girls Funnel Cakes — to provide some delicious options. Kristi’s Country Store & Café, La Hacienda and Two Ladies in the Attic will be open for business as well. A handful of vendors who frequent the Braselton Farmer’s Market will be in attendance as well with plentiful food options at their booths including Green Acres Farm, Legacy Bakers, J & B Farms, Finch Creek Farms and Sunshine Farm.

“Working together we can make this a great day for Downtown Braselton,” said Pinnell.

On Saturday, the following Braselton businesses invite people to Shop Small — A Flea An’tique, Braselton Antique Mall, Braselton Gallery, Braselton Tile & Interiors, Countryside Antiques which is hosting an outdoor holiday market, House of Clay, Jarfly Station, Kristi’s Country Store, Braselton Fillin Station, Ivy Cottage, Naked South, The Garden, Two Ladies in the Attic, Artistic Expressions and Elements A Day Spa. Each one of these businesses will offer a special promotion or discount, so this event is not one to miss.

Small Business Saturday will take place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Nov. 29 in downtown Braselton.

Visit www.downtownbraselton.com for more information.

Also participating in Small Business Saturday is downtown Jefferson. As a special treat, Swirlee’s Frozen Yogurt is welcoming Santa from 10-11 a.m. With limited spots available, call 706-367-0319 to reserve your spot. The cost is $10 per child.

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Keynote speaker Dallas McCade with Businesswoman of the Year Tracy Jordan and her mother, Sylvia Jordan, at the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business event.

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is actively involved in the club’s Christmas fundraiser for children. A member of the Fur Ball committee for the Humane Society of Jackson County, Jordan has also been involved with the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. She sponsors several more events and organizations in the community including the annual Hero’s Ball which honors public safety officials and families of deceased or wounded special forces soldiers.

Jordan also strives to encourage and empower girls and young women by reinforcing that they can reach the stars, be well-educated and persistent. A diehard University of Georgia fan, she earned her undergraduate and pharmacy degree at UGA. Jordan said she was extremely honored to be nominated and chosen for the 2014 Woman of the Year, and is very thankful for the supporters in her life and for all of the wonderful opportunities that have come her way.

“I would like to thank my mother and my family who support me in everything I do,” said Jordan. “They have helped me spread blessings and succeed. Thank you all so much.”

Other 2014 Woman of the Year nominees were Karen Brouchard of Brouchard Farms and the Veggie Patch, Braselton Town Manager Jennifer Dees, Jackson County Certified Literate Community Program director Sandra Fite, Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum, Higher Grounds Coffee House owner and director of administration of Polaris Aviation Solutions JoAnne Santiago, and Lisa Stephens, executive director of Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring. All nominees are inspirational and hard-working women who strive to not only better themselves, but everyone around them.

Thanks to avid member of the Women in Business Committee, Martha Martin, Dallas McCade attended the luncheon as the keynote speaker. McCade is a radio talk show host for Atlanta’s top country station, Kicks 101.5, along with Cadillac Jack. Martin and McCade have been kindred spirits for several years, and Martin said she could not think of anyone better than her old friend as the speaker for a luncheon celebrating hardworking women. McCade has worked in radio since she was a 13-year-old girl, so she has learned to succeed and work her way to the top, even in a man’s world.

“The field of radio is a man’s world,” said McCade.

“When I first started out, I was just a kid. Not only was I a kid, but I was a female kid.

Back in the 80s, men looked at me like I was crazy and wondered what in the world I was doing there. I have learned that we as women need to take care of ourselves and we do not need a man in order to succeed.”

McCade mentioned that she was not “picking on” the men in the audience but was highlighting the successful women in the room since the entire luncheon was celebrating them. She emphasized that women can be just as prosperous as men, and it is important for them to feel celebrated when great accomplishments are made. Another thing that has been so important to her is her ability to work at a large radio station, which has allowed her to help her mother and father immensely. McCade’s mother passed away three years ago, so taking care of her father has been a priority of hers. In fact, she mentioned that he was at her house at the time of the meet-

included “be true to yourselves, sometimes good things can fall apart so better things can come together and believe in yourself and do everything the best you can. ing helping her husband with some chores on their 200-acre farm just outside of Athens.

McCade also emphasized “sticking by what you believe” and “doing what feels good and right” is extremely important for women in business — especially in a man’s world. She met Braselton’s State Farm Insurance agent Cindy Phillips before the luncheon began and used her as an example as well as Sheriff Janis Mangum.

“The only insurance people I have ever known have been men so it was a treat to meet a female agent,” said McCade.

“I also think that it is awesome that Jackson County has a female Sheriff. There are a lot of influential women in Jackson County and that is just wonderful.”

McCade shared the remainder of her journey in radio in order to inspire the women in the room. Many people would think that a 13-year-old in the radio business must have had a family connection, but McCade said she has always wanted to talk on the radio and she made it happen.

“I am so grateful to my amazing mother for supporting me through my journey in radio,” said McCade. “Since I was a kid, I could not drive to and from work. My wonderful mother would drop me off at 7 at night and go home until I called her at 12:40 in the morning on Friday and Saturday nights. She would get out of bed and drive back to the station to get me. She was an amazing woman.”

McCade worked her way up for several years until she received the job offer to

Allstate agency in 2006, he worked in the insurance industry as a Product Analyst, Claims Analyst, and Business Development Manager in the metro Atlanta area.

Harbin serves as President of the Rotary Club of Jefferson, a member of the Jefferson Downtown Development Authority, a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County Board of Directors, and a member of the Jefferson Area Business Association. Hel is also an active member of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce and a 2010 Leadership Jackson graduate. Professionally, he is an active member and Past President of the Athens Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.

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Joel Harbin named to Jackson EMC Foundation board

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“We are offering our shoppers options so that family and friends can choose to come together Thanksgiving evening after they have enjoyed their celebrations as well as rise early on Friday to enjoy great savings and fashion,” said Steven B. Tanger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. “Our customers are increasingly requesting to shop early for the best deals and our retail partners are eager to accommodate this new family tradition.”

Tanger Outlets’ Moonlight Madness Sale gives shoppers access to incredible savings from their favorite brand names and designer outlet stores before the post-Thanksgiving rush. If you think of shopping as a competitive sport, you can leave the football fans at home and head to Tanger as early as 6 a.m. on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

To celebrate their holiday hours, Tanger Outlets invites shoppers to play “A Night at Tanger Outlets: The Secret of Savings” for a chance to win family vacations, savings and

Joel Harbin, owner of the Allstate Insurance agency in Jefferson, has been appointed to the Jackson EMC Foundation Board of Directors, succeeding Verlin Reece, who retired from the Tanger Outlet Center board in September. in Commerce announced The Jackson EMC that the stores will open work in Atlanta. It was inspiFoundation is a 501(c)3 at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving rational to hear her discuss organization set up to rep- Day, offering consumstaying strong and true to herresent the members of ers the opportunity to self when certain challenges Jackson EMC and distrib- get a head start on their arose — one being denying ute funds collected from holiday shopping earlier her former boss’ request to participating members than ever. The center will take on responsibilities that through Operation Round remain open from 6 p.m. did not feel right.

Up. The 11-member vol- until 2 a.m. and will re“I told my boss, who was a unteer Foundation board open at 6 a.m. on the day man, to call me when the job I of directors meets regu- after Thanksgiving, offerwanted came available,” said larly to review and select ing special sales and door See BUSINESS NEWS, 10A McCade. “Eventually, he did grant applications for call me and I received it.” worthwhile, chariHeads nodded in agreetable purposes that BEST KEPT SECRET in Hall & Forsyth County ment all throughout the room, will improve lives and even from the men, when respond to immediate McCade continually emphaneeds. sized “be true to yourselves, Since Operation & “sometimes good things can Round Up’s beginfall apart so better things can ning nine years ago, come together” and “believe the Foundation has in yourself and do everything awarded nearly $9.2 the best you can.” million through 906 Other happenings during grants Antiques and to organizathe luncheon included door tions and 302 to indiCollectibles Show: prizes and giveaways from viduals. usinfor these dates: PrissEllie’s Gifts Join & Décor, A resident of Jackdependent Mary Kay distrib- 1st Friday February :son9County AM to 5 PMover utor Rita Contreras The 2nd : 9 AM to 5for Saturdayand February PM is a 25 years, Harbin Lucys. The invocation was graduate of Piedmont Sunday February 3rd : 10 AM to 4 PM provided by Never The Rock College, with a BachBreakfast & Lunch

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Sponsors included Peach State Federal Credit Union, Buhler Quality Yarns Corp., Northeast Georgia Health System, Georgia Power and Jackson EMC with PrissEllie’s Gifts & Décor as gift sponsor and State Farm agent Cindy Phillips as the award sponsor.

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POLICE REPORT The man who died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene of a suspicious structure fire on Thursday afternoon is identified at 53-year-old David H. Benton by Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum.

Units from the fire departments of Jackson Trail, West Jackson, North Jackson and Arcade as well as the Jackson County Correctional Institute Fire Department responded to 394 Bell Wood Road in Jefferson to a reported structure fire were they found several structures fully involved with fire. The structures were a total loss.

Fire personnel found a dead male, later identified as Benton who lived at the location, inside a vehicle parked at the scene. The death is under investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Jackson County Coroner’s office.

The cause of the fire is listed as suspicious with the Georgia State Fire Marshals Office and the Jackson Trail Fire Department is investigating.

Man charged in theft The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence located on Pinetree Circle in Maysville on Nov. 11 where a man reported that someone had entered the home, Several items were reported stolen.

During the investigation, some of the items were

recovered from the complainant’s residence.

On Nov. 20, the complainant, JerNash emiah Darrill Nash of Maysville, was arrested and charged with felony theft by taking. Nash is currently incarcerated at the Jackson County Jail.

Bridge Road location where drug activity was suspected.

A search of the home netted a quantity of methamphetamine along with tools commonly used Palmer in the drug distribution and he is currently incarcerated in the Jackson County Jail and is facing charges for possession of methamphetamine and possession of tools for the commission of a crime.

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Drug-related charges are levied against Traffic stop ends with Braselton neighbors drug-related charges The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday arrested Tina Lynn Mull, 43, of Braselton, on drug-related charges.

Mull The Sheriff’s Office received information regarding drug activity at the residence of Mull, located on Cooper Bridge Road in Braselton, and methamphetamine and tools used to distribute the drug were found.

Mull has been charged with possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine and possession of tools for the commission of a crime. Mull is currently incarcerated at the Jackson County Jail.

Information was also received about another Cooper

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Christopher Wayne Taflinger, 39, of Commerce, after a Nov. 18 traffic stop in Maysville during which Taflinger officers found marijuana.

Taflinger was arrested and transported to the Jackson County Jail. At the jail, methamphetamine was also found on Taflinger, who is currently incarcerated at the Jackson County Jail facing charges of removing or affixing a plate with the intent to conceal, possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and possession of drugs across the guard line.

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obituaries Willie M. Adams

Died Nov. 23, 2014 Willie M. Adams, 90, of Flowery Branch, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at his residence, following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Henry Lackey will officiate.

Born Feb. 15, 1924, in Roberts Town, he was a son of the late Jess and Jennie Adams. He was retired from General Motors, where he had worked in the trim department.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Adams; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

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Sheila F. Allen

Died Nov. 21, 2014 Sheila F. Allen, 57, of Statham, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2014.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Tony Allen; parents, Doyle and Louise Ward Foster of Statham; son, Trent Allen of Statham; daughter, Tandi Dubnik (Michael) of Winder; brothers, Steve Foster, Blake Foster and Stacy Foster, all of Statham; sister, Dedra Turner of Statham; grandson, Lex Dubnik of Winder; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronnie Healan officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 27, 2014

Michael Berger

Died Nov. 18, 2014 Michael Berger, 81, of Flowery Branch, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Memorial services were held Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home.

Born June 28, 1933, in Queens, N.Y., he was a son of the late Ludwig and Sophie Berger. He was retired from the City of New York, where he had been a mechanic foreman. He was of the Lutheran faith. Mr. Berger was also preceded in death by his wife, Cora Berger.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Chuck and Anne Berger and Michael and Karen Berger, all of Flowery Branch, and John and Angela Berger of Lindenhurst, N.Y.; daughters, Patricia White of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and Joyce Conigliaro of Bellport, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; sisters, Louise and Sophie; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Nov. 27, 2014

Mary Lou Berryman

Died Nov. 22, 2014 Mary Lou Berryman, 83, of Braselton, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at her residence.

A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Luke and Willie Maude Tullis Thornhill. She had resided in Hall County most of her life. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Iva Lee Thornhill, Lucille Sells and M. J. Thornhill. She was a member of Mulberry Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Berryman ;

children, Connie Berryman of Pendergrass and Charles Terry Berryman and Stanley Berryman, both of Braselton; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Frances Irvin of Gillsville; and brother, Gladston Thornhill of Hoschton.

A funeral service were held Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Pastor John Batusic and Pastor Ben Phillips officiating. Interment followed in Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 27, 2014

Scott Bradford

Died Nov. 21, 2014 Scott Bradford, 50, of Hoschton and the Duncan Creek community, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2014.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Allen Sudderth and Ed Bradford.

Survivors include his former wife, Ginna Upshaw Bradford of Buford; children, Hannah Bradford, Allie Bradford, Heather Higgins Brown, all of Buford, and Jason Higgins; grandchildren, Addison Higgins, Ashlyn Higgins, Brynlee Brown and Colton Brown; mother, Anne and Ron Bushell of Flowery Branch; father, Jerome and Jill Bradford of Hoschton; brother and sister-in-law, Jason Alan and Shirley Bradford of Buford; sister, Kalyn Bradford of Lexington, Ky.; grandparents, Mae Sudderth of Buford and Ellen Bradford of Hoschton; step

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grandparents, Jim and Liz Gober of Buford; aunt, Connie Sudderth of Buford; nephew, Cody Bradford; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Born Nov. 23, 1963, in Duluth, he was a 1981 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee. He was in the construction industry. He was a member of the Southern Head Hunters Trophy Club in Elberton and of The Life Church in Oakwood.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Marty Darracott and the Rev. Ken Joslin officiating.

Interment followed in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford.

Memorials may be made to the Education Fund for Allie Bradford and Hannah Bradford, c/o Peoples Bank and Trust, 1900 Buford Highway, Buford, GA 30518.

Flanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Buford The Paper, Nov. 27, 2014

Reba Inez Brown

Died Nov. 23, 2014 Reba Inez Brown, 72, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014.

A native of Barrow County, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Hazel Segars Craft. Mrs. Brown was the self-employed owner of her own consignment shop.

Memorial services were held Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Melvin Reynolds officiating.

Survivors include her son, Jeffery Hugh Brown; sisters; Dorothy (Bill) York and Martha Maloch; and several nieces and nephews.

Smith Memory Chapel, Winder The Paper, Nov. 27, 2014

Harold W. Cheek

Died Nov. 19, 2014 Harold W. Cheek, 64, of Auburn, died Wednesday, Nov.19, 2014.

Survivors include his children, Shane and Nissha Cheek of Flowery Branch, Chad Cheek of Auburn and Jarrod Cheek of Duluth; father, James Cheek of Bethlehem; sister and brother-inlaw, Diane and Bob Toland of Hudson, Fla.; brother, Eddie Cheek of Bethlehem; four grandchildren; uncle, Billy and Evelyn Cheek of Lawrenceville; aunts, Geneva Patrick Willis of Lawrenceville and Flora Patrick Holman of Hoschton; and several nieces, nephews and

cousins.

Born Sept. 30, 1950, in Buford, he received his education at Dacula High School and was a telecommunications technician.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Dave Stroup officiating.

Flanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Buford The Paper, Nov. 27, 2014

Linda B. Coward

Died Nov. 21, 2014 Linda B. Coward, 69, of Flowery Branch, formerly of Clarkesville, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2014.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Sam Parson officiated.

Born July 31, 1945, at Lake Burton, she was a daughter of Dennis R. and Mary Kelley Barron. She was retired from the Atlanta Journal Constitution, where she worked in the advertising department. She attended Blackshear Place Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Louise B. Garner.

Survivors include her sons, Chandler M. Long of Flowery Branch and Brent A. Long of Brattleboro, Vt. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Nov. 27, 2014

Edward J. Dover

Died Nov. 20, 2014 Edward J. Dover, 76 of Auburn, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014.

He served in the United States Army and was a Korean War veteran. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Autry and Nora Shaddix Dover; and a daughter, Kathy Dover.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Bennett Dover of Auburn; sons, Edward J. Dover Jr., (Lisa) of Chesapeake, Va., and James Dover (Debbie) of Auburn; daughter, Joyce Gould of Auburn; sister, Judy Clark of Nebraska; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Interment was in Eternal Hills Cemetery in Snellville.

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Died Nov. 21, 2014 William Rudolph “Bill” Huber, 84, of Flowery Branch, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, following an extended illness.

Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Ruth Demby officiated.

Born Dec. 21, 1929, in Newark, N.J., he was a son of the late William Henry and Ruth Eaton Huber. He served in the United States Air Force, and attended Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He graduated from Villanova University in 1954 and was retired from Fisher Diagnostics, where he was in pharmaceutical sales. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Huber Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Steffi; daughters and sonsin-law, Carol and Tom Eck, MaryBeth and Jim Endicott and Donna and Greg Cash; grandchildren, Ryan and Mandy Eck, Kenneth and Heather Endicott, Justin and Chris Cash and Michael and Fiona Huber; great-grandchild, Addison Eck; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to one’s favorite charity.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Nov. 27, 2014

Thomas Edgar Kent

Died Nov. 23, 2014 Thomas Edgar Kent, 83 of Maysville, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at his residence.

Born in Maysville, he was a son of the late Hoke S. and Mattie Tate Kent. He was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation. He was a member of Maysville United Methodist

Church, and was a U.S .Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Nietta Elizabeth Garrett Kent; sons, Jeffrey T. Kent of Maysville, Bobby Kent of Commerce and Michael S. Kent of Maysville; daughter, Janice Lewallen of Homer; brothers, Marvin Kent of Pendergrass and Raymond Kent and Shelton Kent, both of Gainesville; sisters, Irene Lance of Pendergrass, Reba Dale of Maysville and Larraine Wilson of Commerce; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, in Jackson Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Charles Morrison officiating.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Nov. 27, 2014

Mary Ellen Kurtz

Died Nov. 19, 2014 Mary Ellen Kurtz, 86, of Athens, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014.

Arrangements are being handled by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-6540966.

The Paper, Nov. 27, 2014

Mary Sue Perry

Died Nov. 22, 2014 Mary Sue Perry, 84 of Statham, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014.

She was a member of Hebron Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry M. Perry; parents, Erastus and Clara Bell Michael Mobley; and sisters, Lillian Kerakes and Peggy Carson.

Survivors include her sons, John Hearn of Dover, Tenn., Steve Hearn of Statham and Todd Daniel of Hollywood, S.C.; sisters, Jerri Sorrell of Gainesville, Donice Dean of Clarkesville and Debra McCue of Statham; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews survive.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014,

at Hebron Christian Church.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 27, 2014

Donald Combs Prater

Died Nov. 17, 2014 Donald Combs Prater, 84, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at the Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth, from an extended illness.

Born in Atlanta on March 12, 1930, he was a son of the late Ellerson Morgan Prater and Annie Ethel Hand.

He grew up in Beaumont, Texas, and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1946; his technical knowledge and leadership earned him a commission as a limited duty officer. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he retired as a lieutenant commander in 1970. He later worked as a ship-building consultant and technical writer. Well known for his ready sense of humor and good cheer, he overcame humble beginnings to provide his family opportunities for a better life. He

was an avid reader, enjoyed woodworking and gardening, and had an affinity for Western art and crafts. He was also preceded in death by his older sister, Christine Prater Nobles.

Survivors include his very best friend, Faye Ellison of Hoschton; sons, Jeffrey (Dana) of Sheridan, Wyo., Timothy (Christine) of Pearland, Texas, Marcus (Valorie) of Omaha, Neb., and Kenneth (Delores) of Rockwall, Texas; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and former wife, Ava A. Prater of Greenville, Texas.

A celebration of his life is being planned for Houndstooth Restaurant, one of his favorite places, so family and friends can bid him goodbye. Memorials can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org); the USO (www.uso.org); and/or Boys Town (www.boystown.org).

Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Duluth Chapel The Paper, Nov. 27, 2014

2014 Holiday Schedule Jackson County Transfer Station Holiday Hours:

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Giving thanks for many things One song says to “Count Your Blessings, Name Them One By One.” Anytime is a good time to do that, but Thanksgiving is the time we set aside to be thankful for how we have been blessed in the past year.

I’m thankful for cornbread dressing, not stuffing.

But I am equally thankful folks who like stuffing can enjoy it on Thanksgiving.

I’m thankful for green beans cooked until they are mushy and tender. I am not thankful for rubbery chewy green beans in any form.

I’m thankful for families who hold hands and pray on Thanksgiving. I am not thankful for people who turn a blessing into an editorial comment.

I am thankful for 1,345,236 people who joined me Nov. 4. That’s all I’m going to say about that.

I’m thankful I went to see Harry Adams when he was vibrant and healthy.

I’m thankful he was a person of faith when he went to heaven last week.

I’m also thankful for Virginia Hall, who finished her 91-year portion of the race last week. She had a way of grabbing your face and giving you a little “sugar” that I will miss.

I’m thankful for the memory of my stepdog, Buttons Jennifer Hulsey Blackwood. She was not a Blackwood to begin with, but she grew on me and I allowed her to take my name. She was somewhere near 119 in dog years and was blind and deaf. If dogs go to heaven, I hope she doesn’t bark at Mr. Harry or Miss Virginia.

They’ll know she’s a Blackwood and will give me a hard time, should I make it to heaven.

I’m thankful for cute children who happen to be polite. I’m thankful for kids who call me Mr. Harris.

I’m thankful Mr. Ed Eckles told me people who are 20 years older than you should be called Mr. or Mrs. I would be thankful if more

Harris Blackwood people played by that rule.

I’m thankful for my preacher, who fills my spiritual cup every Sunday.

Once, I listened to him via the Internet at the beach. If the ocean ever moves all the way to Gainesville, I hope we have services outside on the beach.

I’m thankful for people who believe as I do that there is no such thing as a Macy’s great tree or a Macy’s Pink Pig. I’m thankful for people who smile when you mention Rich’s.

I’m thankful for my baby girl, who is now 24. Sometimes, I hear my words and, occasionally, my corny jokes coming out of her. It makes me smile.

I’m thankful for my car pool guys, who tolerate my long, tedious, please-letthem-end-soon stories. I’m somewhat thankful they also have started to tell me when I am in reruns.

I’m thankful for people who work to keep us safe.

I’m thankful I can call many of them friends.

I’m thankful for people who tell you they love you and mean it. I’m thankful for friends who you know you could call in the middle of the night. I’m thankful for those who know I’m that kind of friend.

I’m especially thankful to the people who write or tell me in person my weekly words have made them laugh, cry or remember.

I’m thankful that I just got to do that again.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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Cooking Thanksgiving with friends It started accidentally.

Some good ideas and memorable moments are like that. They aren’t planned.

They’re born, bringing with them an ability to nudge a way naturally into our lives and become a tradition.

That’s how my longtime friend Karen Peck and I began cooking our Thanksgiving meal together. First, you must know this: Our friendship, strong and true, dates back to the long ago days of braces and freckles. Karen still has her freckles and two years ago, when a front tooth started to move, I went back to a retainer. Some things never change. Some things change back and forth.

Since I host around 20 people for Thanksgiving dinner and have been doing this for over 20 years, I spend Monday and Tuesday cleaning the house and getting dusty spots that haven’t been touched since last Thanksgiving. I used to shop for groceries on one of those days but the year that I went into the grocery store and had to wait for a buggy (that’s grocery cart to you non-Southerners) to be turned back in from myriad

Ronda Rich shoppers, I changed that. I shop the week before.

Then, on Wednesday, I prep for the dishes that will be cooked on Thanksgiving Day, pull out the china and silver and prepare the dishes I can. This includes Aunt Ozelle’s macaroni and cheese and peeling a five-pound bag of potatoes, cooking them, mixing in a package of ranch dressing, French onion dip, sour cream, butter and creamed cheese, then pouring it into a casserole dish to be baked an hour before dinner.

The only thing that I will save to the last minute will be the Southern buttermilk biscuits that I make out by hand, bake until they’re bigger than a hamburger bun and a gorgeous golden brown from the butter that has melted on the top. Last year, the kids in the family

ate every one that was left, nibbling on them as they played with dolls and iPads.

Zoe, who at 8 is the quietest of the kids and is always toting a book around with her, sidled up next to me, held out her biscuit and said, “This is the best thing I ever ate.”

It was the loveliest compliment possible.

Neither Karen nor I can recall how we began the Wednesday tradition of cooking together. More than likely, one of us owed the other a return call. Probably me to her so I called while in the kitchen and she happened to be in the kitchen, both of us working on pre-holiday preparation.

I do remember this: When we said all we had to say — and since we’re both talkers, that’s a lot — Karen said, “We’ve been on the phone for over two hours! And I have baked two cakes and done everything I had to do.

This is wonderful.”

To give credit where it’s due, I’m pretty certain that it was her idea to make it an annual get-together. So, that’s how we do it — we cook together in separate kitchens by putting an ear-

piece on and talking by phone. The conversation lasts between two and three hours and we catch up on everything that has happened.

In fact, we now avoid talking by phone for two or three weeks prior so that we’ll have enough material to see us through all the casseroles, cakes and pies. She texted the other day: “I have so much to tell you.”

I replied, “Save it for our Thanksgiving cooking.

We’re still on, right?”

“Absolutely!”

It has become one of my favorite traditions of the entire year and it makes the dreaded task of peeling five pounds of potatoes speed by quickly.

I am thankful to have a friendship so long in endurance that we know each other as well as our husbands know us. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and, thanks to Karen, the day before is equally beloved and anticipated.

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

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Remembering the holiday’s historic roots Thanksgiving is upon us — a time when we count our blessings and give thanks for what we have received.

The Pilgrims landed at a place called Plymouth Rock up in Massachusetts, and met the Native Americans.

I wonder why they didn’t go down to Florida, instead.

I also wonder why John Wayne would say to the bad guys, “be careful, pilgrim.” They usually did so.

Could ‘The Duke’ have been a descendant of that hardy bunch that came over on the Mayflower?

There was a Mayflower Café on Main Street in Gainesville for many years, but the only pilgrim I knew was Pilgrim-Estes Furniture Store. There was also a Plymouth dealership in town that sold tough autos.

The Pilgrims had a rough time that first winter, but an Indian named Squanto and his tribe helped these funny-talking foreigners get through it. In the spring, they also

Dave Casper taught the Pilgrims to prepare the land for crops.

We may think of the Pilgrims as eating big, fat turkeys, as we do, but it ain’t necessarily so. These were wily and wild turkeys which were hard to harvest. The pilgrims also ate deer, fish and corn (maybe even corn squeezings if there were any stills around).

The first holiday established for giving thanks to God was established

by George Washington himself, to be observed on the fourth Thursday of November.

The first national Thanksgiving holiday was set by President Abraham Lincoln, following the Civil

War, to be observed on the last Thursday in November. Lincoln was a good turkey shooter himself.

Up to then, the only national holidays were Independence Day and Washington’s Birthday.

Thanksgiving in our day has come to mean a gathering of family for a time of fellowship and feasting.

The original occupants of what came to be known as Plymouth Plantation got along well with Squanto and the members of his group for a time.

However, at some point, the settlers and the natives began to see each other as interlopers. As the colony started by the Pilgrims and aided by the friendly natives began to grow, animosity developed.

Before long, the British began to see the natives as enemies, and some of the Indian villages were attacked.

The Indian Wars, long and bloody for both sides, made bitter foes of the natives and the Europeans.

For the British and French, the objective was to conquer and control the new world that had been discovered. For the natives, it was to keep the land as it had always been, and their post to protect it.

Our modern nation has made quantum leaps in equitable treatment for all its citizens, as well as for visitors from around the world. And yet, for many who are living very comfortably within our borders, we are seen as arrogant and meddlesome in our relationships with the world.

We Americans began the tradition of Thanksgiving with the primary function to give thanks to God for all our blessings, and secondarily to establish and maintain good will among ourselves.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Dave Casper is a longtime resident of South Hall.

Gala will be ‘no-go-to’ Habitat fundraiser Jackson County Habitat for Humanity has decided to host, or should I say, not host the No Show Gala — Jackson County’s biggest non-event of the year. It is an imaginary event for a very real cause. Instead of hosting an event that requires expensive entry fees, tuxedo or dress rentals, hair and nail appointments, and babysitters, this organization has decided to allow Jackson County residents to choose how much they donate. For every $25 donated,

Farah Bohannon the person’s name will be included in a drawing for fabulous prizes.

The purpose of a No Show event is the hope of donating an amount equal

to what would be spent during an evening of an expensive event. The good thing about this is that it can be done from the comfort of home, at any convenient time and formal require is not required. There will be no rubbery chicken dinner, no boring speeches, no D.J. playing bad songs — this is all about raising money for a family who deserves a stable home.

All in all, if spending money on helping a family achieve a nice, affordable

home is more important than spending it on ill-fitting formal gowns, bland food or never-ending speeches, then call the Jackson County Habitat for Humanity office at 706-336-0061 or donate online at http://jacksoncountyhabitat.homestead. com. Contact by email at getinvolved@jacksoncountyhabitat.org.

Farah Bohannon, a writer for The Paper, and her husband are new homeown-

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Elementary student hosts money book event

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Nine-year-old Gum Springs Elementary student Ava Kofke hosted her very own book signing at her school on Nov. 18.

Ava is the author of “The Financial Angel” which is a book that explains what all children should know about money. Young readers will learn about saving, spending, giving, debit cards, credit cards and will have opportunities to read extra tips and participate in a handful of activities.

Ava has her parents to thank for her financial knowledge at such a young age. Her father, Danny, is a financial guru who has written three books — “A Simple Book Of Financial Wisdom,” “How To Survive (and Perhaps Thrive) On A Teacher’s Salary” and his most recent book, “A Bright Financial Future.” Danny and wife Tracy are sure to instill good financial habits in their children from a young age, and they say they believe smart financial decisions later in life are made due to what was learned as a child. Ava’s book is the perfect solution since it is written at a child’s level of understanding.

Another exciting happening for both Ava and her friends at Gum Springs Elementary is that CertusBank, located on Swimming Pool Road in Jefferson, generously provided one copy of her book to each one of the classrooms at the school.

Students, faculty and parents are grateful for this and are thrilled that the children at Gum Springs will have access to Ava’s book every day while at school.

Cyndi Smith, Gum Springs parent avid PTO member and “Box Top Mom,” attended the book signing and expressed her gratitude for CertusBank.

“I am so happy that CertusBank provided each of the classrooms with Ava’s book,” said Smith. “I am thankful for their willingness

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A few tips from Ava’s book include “saving is a strategy smart people use to keep some of their money for the future,” “people often buy stuff with credit cards even when they know they do not have the money to spend,” “people often use credit cards to buy stuff they cannot afford” and much more.

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Toppinz Frozen Yogurt now open in Braselton Located right next to family’s BBQ business – Stonewall’s

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Ronnie Jones, owner of Stonewall’s BBQ, has taken charge of another business venture in Braselton and opened up Toppinz Frozen Yogurt.

This new adventure in the frozen yogurt business will be convenient for Jones and his employees because it is right next door to Stonewall’s BBQ in the Braselton Shopping Center off Highway 53.

Jones said he looked to offer a dessert place that was needed in the community and jumped on the opportunity when the space next to his restaurant opened. His family has been in the restaurant business for more than 60 years so it is something they know and strive to make successful. Since Stonewall’s and Toppinz are adjacent, they can both be easily managed without driving across town throughout the day.

Unlike many of the chain frozen yogurt shops throughout the country, Toppinz is locally owned.

Jones said Toppinz is also willing to participate in programs that give back to the schools in the community so the well-being of children is a priority in his eyes — most likely because he has a school-aged daughter named Bailey who helps run the business. His wife, Lauri, also helps support and run the business.

Toppinz has already partnered with Braselton Family Dentistry in their Halloween candy swap where children received a free cup of yogurt if they do-

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more. In anticipation of the 2014 holiday film, Night at the Museum: Secret Tomb, shoppers can uncover nine clues around Tanger Outlets that unlock a chance to win one of two “Night at the Museum Family Adventures” in New York City and Mexico, great savings offers and gift cards to Tanger Outlets.

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Ronnie Jones, joined by Chamber ambassadors, located Toppinz Frozen Yogurt next door to his popular Stonewall’s BBQ in the Braselton Shopping Center to offer another sweet treat offering for dessert or snack time. nated one pound of candy to Dr. Melina Johnson, who then donated the candy to overseas troops.

“We offer a great product to our community,” said Jones. “We want to prosper in order to be a supporting member of the business community. We also want to open more jobs for people who need them.”

Toppinz offers a wide variety of yogurt flavors that change on a regular basis, sometimes seasonally and sometimes just to introduce something new as well as keep things interesting.

There are fruity flavors as well as dessert ones. After customers fill their cups with as much yogurt as they want, they move to the toppings station — the fun part.

There are several toppings to choose from that include but are not limited to fresh fruit, gummies, chocolate candies, sauces and much more. Customers can add as much as they want, and the price is determined by weight. Coffee is available as well.

Toppinz is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays from 11 until 10. The shop is closed on Sundays. Call 706363-1894 or send an email to baileyfoodsinc@gmail.com for more information.

The Facebook page www.facebook.com/toppinzfrozenyogurt is updated regularly with promotions and happenings.

Within the last week three weeks, new stores opened at Tanger Outlet Center in Commerce, including H&M, Charlotte Russe and K&L Toggery. Each of these new stores will offer a variety of styles, brands and unique shopping experiences, adding to the mix of more than 80 stores at the outlet center.

“We continue to work hard to upgrade and enhance the brands and offerings at Tanger Outlets in Commerce to give our shoppers exactly what they ask for,” said Tanger general manager Mark Valentine.

“We’re excited about what these new stores add to the mix with their strong appeal and drawing power as the peak of the holiday season fast approaches.”

The largest new store is H&M, who recently completed a bright and beautiful renovation of the 27,000 square foot space centrally located near the main entrance to the center from Tanger Boulevard. H&M’s parent company is Stockholm, Sweden-based Hennes & Mauritz AB, which comprises five brands: H&M, COS, Monki, Weekday and Cheap Monday. They now have approximately 3,300 stores all over the world in 55 markets. They specialize in clothes, accessories and cosmetics for men, women and children. According to their website the company’s business concept is to give the customer “unbeatable value by offering fashion and quality at the best

price.”

The new Charlotte Russe store is located next to Nautica, one of the mall’s anchor stores. Two former suites were combined into one large 5,000 square foot space to accommodate this fast growing fashion destination.

They offer a broad choice of trendy fashions, clothes, shoes, dresses, jeans, jewelry and accessories at affordable value prices. The company now has in excess of 500 stores open in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Now open for the holiday season is K & L Toggery, a new local southern boutique specializing in very hot casual brands like Southern Marsh, Bourbon & Bow Ties, Southern Fried Cotton, Brewer’s Lantern, Southern Point Co., and The Southern Shirt Company. According to local owner Penny Hill, “Sharing the Southern Charm, our goal is to bring the best quality of clothing from fine menswear to fratty T-shirt lines for men

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HomeGoods’ new center celebrated “HomeGoods, a division of The TJX Companies, Inc., is extremely pleased to announce the opening of our new 800,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center in Jefferson. The new facility was constructed to help better serve the company’s new and existing stores throughout the region,” said Colleen Beauregard, assistant vice president of corporate communications.

“The new distribution center features an open floor plan that provides maximum operational flexibility and incorporates several environmentally sustainable design elements. We are grateful to the City of Jefferson, Jackson County and the State of Georgia for their support, and look forward to being part of the community,” said Beauregard.

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Storming Through: Tigers, Thomas race past Panthers and into the quarterfinals

BY KYLE FUNDERBURK

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COMMERCE – Special teams, great defense and a big helping of Will Thomas were the ingredients for a successful night for Commerce last Friday night.

The Commerce Tigers (9-2) bounced Clinch County, 37-7, in the first round of the Class A Public state playoffs to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2009.

They host Calhoun County on Friday night.

Thomas rushed for a game-high 171 yards on 20 carries and four touchdowns.

The defense forced two turnovers, while the special teams blocked a punt, had a long return and recovered an onside kick.

“We challenged the kids the last two weeks

to come out here and play hard, execute and to play with heart and they did,” Commerce head coach Michael Brown said.

“We knew we had to establish the fullback to have any success tonight. Caleb Brooks made the right reads and the offensive line blocked well.”

The Tigers rode Thomas down to the 17yard line on the game’s opening possession, where they settled for an Andres Salgado 36yard field goal to snag an early 3-0 lead.

The defense started the game just as strong forcing a three-and-out series.

The special teams then did its part by blocking a punt. However, the offense wasn’t able to capitalize and Salgado missed a 39yard field goal.

Any shift in momentum had no effect on

the Tigers’ defense as they forced another three-and-out series, giving the offense the ball on its own 48-yard line.

The short-fielded drive included a heavy dose of Thomas, ending when he found the end zone on a 7-yard touchdown run to extend the Tigers’ lead to 10-0.

Clinch County finally got its offense going on the ensuing possession when they used a multitude of rushers before South Carolina commit Octavis Johnson scored from five yards out to cut the margin to 10-7.

Commerce wasted little time in answering as Grant Mayberry returned the kickoff 62 yards down to the Panthers’ 20-yard line.

Thomas scored on the next play to push the lead back to 10 at 17-7.

Another stop by the Tigers’ defense forced

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another punting situation for the Panthers, however, they attempted a fake punt but the fumbled snap, giving Commerce the ball at the 49-yard line. Thomas once again couldn’t be stopped. He rumbled 38 yards, most of them untouched, to the end zone to gain a 24-7 lead.

Clinch County finished the first half with its second long drive, but came away emptyhanded headed into halftime.

The second half was more of the same as the Panthers fumbled on the first play of the half to give the Tigers the ball on the 35-yard line.

The Tigers’ offense remained dominant on the ground, but this time, quarterback Caleb

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Basketball Lady Panthers open season with win, boys fall late in valiant effort vs. Madison Co.

BY COLIN HUBBARD

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Jefferson running back Sammy Williams finds the end zone for a touchdown during the Dragons’ 27-7 secondround victory over the Dodge County Indians, last Friday. The Dragons host Blessed Trinity this Friday.

Dragons roll past Dodge Co.; face unbeaten Blessed Trinity in quarterfinals

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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JEFFERSON — The No. 1-seed Jefferson Dragons put together another dominant performance in the Class AAA state playoffs last Friday at Memorial Stadium, ousting the No. 3-seeded Dodge County Indians, 27-7.

With the win, Jefferson reached 12-0 for the first time in school history. They host undefeated Blessed Trinity (12-0) Friday night in the quarterfinals.

It is the third consecutive quarterfinal appearance for the Dragons.

“It is special. It is special to be undefeated at this point,” Jefferson head coach Ben Hall said about the 12-0 mark and advancing to the quarterfinals.

“I didn’t realize it until (last Friday) that it would be the first time. It’s not like people around here were walking around talking about being 12-0 for the first time in school history. But we are happy to be here.”

Hall said it is “huge” to have Friday night’s quarterfinal game at home to avoid distractions that can come with traveling during the playoffs and a holiday break.

“We are looking to have a solid week of practice and have a home game and that’s great,” he explained.

“Blessed Trinity, I haven’t really seen them that much, but I know what they have. They are a very good football team.”

Jefferson was led by senior running back Sammy Williams’ 126 rushing yards and three first-half touchdowns.

Freshman running back Colby Wood added 96 yards and one score.

Quarterback Evan Shirreffs continued his hot play from last week, passing for 225 yards. He connected with wide receiver Dalton Hill four times for 104 yards.

“We struggled a little bit at the beginning of the game,” Hill said. “The defensive line for Dodge County, they

(were) physical. They were tough and fast. They got through our (offensive) line a couple of times.

“But, luckily, we work through adversity and we pushed through.”

Hill added that penalties and dropped passes can’t occur this week against a solid Blessed Trinity team, but he wasn’t looking so far ahead that he couldn’t appreciate what the team accomplished and what it means for the community.

“I love this town. I love everybody here, the community, the players, the coaches,” he explained. “Being 12-0 like this is great. This is my third straight time going to the third round.

The team’s great. It’s the coaches that are teaching us well and coaching us the way they should be coaching us. So, we have to give thanks to the coaches.”

T.J. Skelton snagged six passes from Shirreffs for 98 yards.

However, the offense committed two turnovers (interception and fumble), and Hall said they are going to “get that fixed” before Friday night.

“When you get to this point in the playoffs, you can’t afford turnovers,”

he said.

Trent Sorrells led the Dragons’ stellar defensive performance, hauling in an interception and recovering a fumble.

The defense held the Indians’ offense to 139 total yards, 61 of which came on one play.

“Our defense played tough,” Hall said.

Shirreffs found Skelton three times on the game’s opening drive, including a 28-yard first-down catch. And with the aid of two offside penalties, Williams finished the drive with an 8-yard scamper in to the end zone to give the Dragons an early 7-0 lead.

After Sorrells’ interception on the Indians’ opening drive, the Dragons squandered great field position. After converting on fourth down twice, the Dragons fumbled giving the Indians new life late in the first quarter.

They wasted little time in converting the mistake in to points as running back Kyle Glover scored on the Indians’ fourth play of the drive from 13 yards away to tie the game at 7-7.

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Trent Sorrells recovers a Dodge County fumble during Jefferson’s 27-7 second-round victory, last Friday.

JEFFERSON — The Jackson County Lady Panthers hosted Madison County at Panther Indoor Stadium last Friday night in the first regular-season game of the year.

They entered the game with only one thing on their mind, getting a win.

Jackson County defeated Madison County, 60-49, outscoring the Lady Red Raiders, 35-25, in the second half.

The Lady Panthers were led

by Brianna Love’s 14 points and Kieanna Ledford’s 7-point, 16-rebound performance.

“We cut down on the turnovers this game and really got everyone involved,” Lady Panthers’ head coach Julie McCutcheon said. “There were some things down the stretch that we need to work on.

“Last year, we were teach-

ing a lot, and this year, those things we taught are starting to go in to motion.”

The Lady Panthers exchanged baskets with Madison early to start the game, yet found themselves in an early hole after the first quarter, 16-9.

Jackson County managed only two field goals in the first quarter.

The Lady Panthers picked it up in the second allowing just eight points. Love led the offense with seven points and two assists in the quarter, giving Jackson County a one point lead at the halftime, 25-24.

The third quarter was all Panthers as they went 7-for-12 from the field and scored 19 points.

Emmanuel College commit Ashlyn Loudermilk dominated the quarter, picking up seven points and going 5-for-6

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Hawks cruise past Riverwood in opener

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Charles Botchway at the free throw line for Mill Creek against Riverwood, last Saturday. He scored 10 points for the Hawks.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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JEFFERSON — The Mill Creek Hawks started off the 2014-15 season on an impressive note.

The Hawks flew past Riverwood High School, 62-49, in the first round of the Tabo’s TipOff Tournament at Jefferson High School, last Saturday.

Davion Clark led the Hawks with 16 points including 12 in the first half. Sha Powell added 12 points and Charles Botchway knocked down 10 points.

“We took some quick shots from the outside,” Mill Creek head coach Chad Rogers said.

“We were scoring well from inside.

“They (Riverwood) did a lot of different traps and zones.

First game, that’s hard to get all those looks in practice at this time.”

After finishing the first quarter with an 18-6 lead, Mill Creek let the lead slip as Riverwood went on an 8-0 run to start the second and cut the Hawks’ lead to 18-14.

The comeback was short lived as the Hawks ripped off a 19-3 run to finish the first half with a commanding 37-17 halftime lead.

Riverwood cut the lead to 43-32 at the end of the third quarter and got to within nine points in the fourth quarter.

But, clutch baskets by Powell and Evan Richardson, plus made free throws by Clark and Botchway kept the Hawks ahead and sealed the victory.

“It (holding the lead) helps build leadership and character,” Rogers stated. “That’s what you’re supposed to do.

“Basketball is a game of runs...I thought it was a great win.”

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Jefferson High School and Commerce High School are hosting playoff games this Friday night. Jefferson welcomes Blessed Trinity in a Class AAA quarterfinal matchup. Both teams are undefeated and playing for a spot in the final four.

Commerce host Calhoun County in the Class A Public quarterfinals with a spot in the final four on the line. Admission is $12 for both games.

Reunion Golf and Country Club is hosting its annual Toys for Tots charity tournament on Saturday, Dec. 6, with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Registration for the four-person team event closes Monday, Dec. 1, at noon, $25 for annual pass holders, or $49 for a non-annual pass holder. All players must bring a new unwrapped toy for donation to the local Toys for Tots charity. Online registration only.

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DRAGONS

Continued from 1B The second quarter belonged to Jefferson as Williams bounced his way for a 12-yard touchdown to cap off a 6-play drive with 9:29 left until halftime.

After the Dragons’ defense forced a threeand-out series, Wood scored from 18 yards away to propel the Dragons to a 20-7 lead.

The Indians thought they had found a second wind as they intercepted Shirreffs’ pass with 2:54 left until halftime, but Sorrells had other plans, recovering an Indians’ fumble two plays later, giving the Dragons’ offense a short field to work with.

Five plays later, Williams had his third and final touchdown of the game, scoring on a 2-yard run to extend the Dragons’ lead to 27-7 going to halftime.

That remained the scored throughout the second half.

PANTHERS

Continued from 1B from the free throw line.

Destiny Gaudlock added four points and two assists in the quarter as well.

The Lady Panthers took a 7-point advantage to the fourth quarter, 44-37.

Madison County threatened early in the fourth when shooting guard Adryanna Maxwell dropped 18 points on 7 of 12 shooting from the field, but they couldn’t get any closer than four points.

“We expected to start out slow because of how young we are,” McCutcheon said.

“It usually takes a quarter of basketball to get the nerves out, so we fully expected that.

“Two of our starters were on the bench in foul trouble most of the first half, so that changed our game plan and approach. We had to make some adjustments at the half to make sure we got them back in the game in the second half,” she continued.

“I’m very proud of them. I feel like they played a really solid game on both offense and defense. We kept the tempo of the game the way we wanted it to be, which is very important. All in all, we are done with our first game and we have some things to improve on, but we did a lot of things right tonight.”

Jefferson basketball at Tabo’s Tip-off Tournament

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Madison County 63, Jackson County 51 The Jackson County boys’ basketball team has gone through a complete transformation from just a season

Senior Roc Young accounted for 17 points in Jefferson’s 85-55 loss to Cambridge High School in round one of the Tabo’s Tip-Off Tournament. The Jefferson Lady Dragons won its tournament-opening game over the Cambridge Lady Bears, 62-30.

TIGERS

Continued from 1B Brooks ended the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run to bump the score to 31-7.

The Tigers’ aggression intensified as they recovered the ensuing onside kick, but the Panthers’ defense made its best defensive stand to that point and forced a punt.

Thomas found the end zone for the final time several plays after J’Varius Wood intercepted Johnson’s pass to set the final score at 37-7.

“We play as a team and play with a lot more heart than a lot of teams,” Thomas said.

“I never doubted myself or my offensive line. When we play as a team, we can accomplish anything.”

Cole Chancey added 86 yards on 13 carries

to add to the Tigers’ ground effort.

The defense held Johnson to just 77 yards on 19 carries. He also completed 10 of his 11 passes for 67 yards.

Alex James carried the ball 16 times for 75 yards to round out the Panthers’ rushing performance.

I’m very proud of them. I feel like they played a really solid game on both offense and defense.

Julie McCutcheon Jackson County girls’ basketball coach The Red Raiders were led by Malik Freeman’s 16 points and 11 rebounds, six of which came in the fourth quarter.

The Panthers’ top scorer at the half, Ellis, did not score a single point in the second half.

Malik Wade finished his night with 11 points, nine of which came in the second half.

“This was our first game of the year and Madison’s second, so we knew we would be at a disadvantage,” Butler said. “We just got caught behind in fouls and had to empty our entire bench in the first half.

“Late in the second half, I thought we were weathering the storm well, but eventually it caught up with us. We couldn’t get guys into rhythm with all of our foul trouble.

Guys like Jacob Lewis and Jace Latty might need a little extra time to get going because of the football season just ending, but we have a deep team this year to help with the transition. We will continue to get better as the season progresses.”

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“A lot of our players tonight were playing in their first varsity game, so that adjustment put us behind the eight ball tonight,” Butler stated. “Early on this season, we just have to get the speed of the game down and get our young players accustomed to playing in varsity games.”

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features CHURCH NEWs 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 15 plus 15 canned good items to be collected on the morning of the race (recommended canned items include green beans, jelly, corn, pasta sauce, peanut butter and peas). To register, go to the church office or register online at www.fbcjefferson.org. sss Center Union Baptist Church is holding a singing at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, featuring The Mitchells. The church is located on Ednaville Road in Braselton. For more information, contact Calvin at 678-410-3074. sss Cross Pointe Mill Creek is a new church in the community for the community that meets at Mill Creek High School on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. with programming for all ages. Lead Pastor James Merritt will be launching a new series on Sunday, Dec. 7, entitled, “Christmas, Really?” We will uncover a fresh perspective on the original Christmas story. On Sunday, Dec.14, a clothing drive and a food drive will be held for our CarePointe ministry, which has served more than 27,000 families and distributed one million-plus pounds of food in Gwinnett County.

Come experience a church where you and your family will feel at home. You can find out more information at www.cpmillcreek.org or www. facebook.com/cpmillcreek. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will mark the first Sunday of Advent with the Hanging of the Greens at 11 a.m. on Nov. 30. There will be special readings and songs which will explain the significance of the different greens used in the church throughout the season leading up to Christmas. Everyone is invited.

Orders for the fundraisers for Pastor Marvin Mason’s mission trip are being taken online or given to Nancy Little through Nov. 29.

On Dec. 6, a chicken stew and chili dinner fundraiser will be held from 4- 7 p.m. Dine in and enjoy all you can eat for $7. Take out a quart for $7.

First Sunday Communion on the second Sunday of Advent will be Dec. 7 with the worship service at 11 a.m. An open house will be held at the parsonage.

The church Christmas party will be held Dec. 10 in the fellowship hall.

Prime Timers Bingo and lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall on Friday, Dec. 12.

The third Sunday of Advent on Dec. 14 will be marked during the 11 a.m. service with a children’s Christmas play, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”

For the fourth Sunday of Advent, the Christmas cantata will be performed at 11 a.m. on Dec. 21.

A candlelight service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Christmas eve, Dec. 24, and on Christmas day, Remember the Reason for the Season.

Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., and Bell Avenue behind City Square. Contact Pastor Marvin Mason at 706-6541422. 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.”

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BULLI registration serves up class info with social setting

By FARAH BOHANNON

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The Braselton BULLI Winter term is gearing up to begin on Jan. 5, 2015, so registration is in full swing.

On Nov. 18, BULLI members gathered in the Avignon Room at Chateau Elan to listen to each of the instructors explain the courses they will teach. The evening began with a wine and social hour complete with small bites and good conversation. Registration will continue until Dec. 5, so contact Braselton Town Manager Jennifer Dees at 706-654-5720 to secure a spot. The winter term lasts from Jan. 5 until Feb. 20.

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ties to enroll in courses, an EBits email newsletter, a discounted membership to the Brenau Fitness Center, library and computer use privileges at the Brenau Trustee Library, social events at minimum or low cost, field trips and international trips.

There are six courses planned for the Braselton BULLI Winter term. Course instructors are a mixture of university professors, community experts and qualified BULLI members who enjoy sharing their knowledge and skills with others. Meeting places will be at various locations on Brenau University’s campus as well as the Braselton town facilities.

Courses are not graded and are $40 each. As of right now, the membership fee for the remainder of the academic year is $105.

Monday courses are “Keep Calm And Carry: Know Your Gun” and “Finding The South In Two Lost Pulitzer Authors.” The first course will be taught by Braselton’s Assistant Police Chief Lou Solis, a certified firearms instructor and retired Army Ranger. The course will run from 1-2:30 p.m. and will allow members to focus on gun rights, responsibilities, proper weapon mainte-

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The Jefferson Holiday Market was a huge success, says Jackson County Family Connection executive director Linda Foster.

Foster said that not only did people come to get a head start on holiday shopping, but they left with information about Family Connection and how they can help needy families during the holidays.

Entry fees for the Jefferson Holiday Market, held Nov. 7-9 at the Jefferson Civic Center, were collected and will be donated to Family Connection, a collaborative organization that links businesses, agencies and citizens together for the betterment of children and families in Jackson County. It is a community based partnership of public and private leaders, agencies and organizations, businesses, local government, faith community,

families and youth. Family Connection allows these organizations to work together to improve the lives of Jackson County residents.

“I felt that we raised a lot of community awareness for Family Connection and our collaborative at the market,” said Foster. “Many people were asking about our Holiday Connection and how they can get involved in helping families.”

At the Holiday Market, Friday evening consisted of a dessert and cider reception with early shopping while the other two days were purely shopping days. Foster said the dessert and cider reception was very well attended.

The holiday spirit was in full swing throughout the weekend at the Jefferson Civic Center. Santa made an appearance and he seemed to have a great time asking children (and adults) what they wanted to see under their trees on Christmas

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Chateau Elan wines were served along with refreshments during the BULLI in Braselton winter term registration event.

See more scenes from the evening at ClickThePaper.com nance, how to obtain permits, and other gun owner tips and tasks. There will also be a portion on the firing range with instructors. Participants are required to provide their own weapons and ammunition.

The second Monday course will be taught by Donna Brown, a retired court reporter and active member of the Commerce Public Library. It will discuss two books—Lamb In His Bosom

by Caroline Miller and Keepers Of The House by Shirley Ann Grau. Participants are encouraged to complete their reading before class begins to partake in the lively discussion. Meeting time will be 6-7:30 p.m.

One course is offered on Tuesdays —“What Is Happening To Our North American Wildlife –And To Us” that runs from 10:45 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. taught by Dr. Paul Smith DVM MSc. PhD. The course will discuss why some animal populations thrive and why others do not. Smith will go into great detail about environmental changes, climate changes, different agricultural/commercial practices, and man-made changes and how the effect on animals will affect humans. Smith just recently moved to Braselton from Auburn, Ala., where he taught in the Auburn Lifelong Learning Program.

Wednesdays have two courses on the agenda—

“Food For Thought” and “New Options For Old Ailments.” Food For Thought will be taught by Peg Sheffield, a BULLI member who serves on the curriculum committee. She will take her students through a detailed course explaining the difference between organic and conventionally made items, how important agribusiness is to Georgia and much more, highlighting a variety of current topics on food. Course time is 1-2:30 p.m.

Kitti Kleinedler, Braselton BULLI Curriculum Chair and Deaton Creek Resident will lead “New Options For Old Ailments” this term and is ready to introduce her students to highly skilled physicians from Northeast Georgia Physicians Group. They will share some of the advancements in their field to provide a better understanding of innovative techniques and treatments in medicine.

Course time is 6-7:30 p.m.

Lastly, Thursdays will provide a course named “A River Runs Through It” taught by Peg Sheffield from 1-2:30 p.m. The course will discuss the importance of rivers and how they have always played a vital role in the history and development of Georgia.

For more information about BULLI, visit http:// www.brenau.edu/lifetimestudy/ or call Braselton Town Manager Jennifer Dees at 706-654-5720.

Jefferson market brings in holidays

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 678-234-9408. The church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton.

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. sss

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Robyn Ryan, an independent Stampin’ Up consultant, was among the exhibitors at the Jefferson Holiday Market. See more scenes at ClickThePaper.com

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Janet Warren, a Jackson County resident, attended the market on Saturday as a shopper and said her experience has always been great.

She attends every year the market is held and finds a lot of gifts and other items that she would most likely never find at large chain markets.

Warren said her favorite aspect of the Jefferson Holiday Market is that everything is handmade and has special touches.

“I love shopping at the holiday market because everything is handmade,” said Warren. “You cannot find a lot of this stuff at Walmart or Target. I realized that a lot of the homemade candles that are sold at the market smell a lot better than Yankee Candle and they are a fraction of the price. You cannot beat that.”

Warren also said that a handful of the local vendors she has ordered from in the past have gone out of their way to meet her somewhere to deliver products. That is a service that is unavailable at large chain stores. Warren has reached the point where she has befriended a lot of Jackson County’s vendors and has become a regular customer.

One of those local business owners that Warren has befriended is Stephanie Gaillard Lee of Adorn. Lee takes plain apparel and bedazzles them with colorful rhinestones and sells them for affordable prices. Lee said she also believes in shopping local and does so herself when she shops.

“There is something so special about shopping local,” said Lee. “The items are unique and special while being affordable. They are also made with care and love from someone who is passionate about what they do. There really is nothing better.”

Greg Wood of Mill Creek

Spice Company was in attendance with a wide variety of his homemade spice mixes, teas and coffees. He said he enjoys participating in the Jefferson Holiday Market and believes that it has helped grow his business. He was there just in time for the avid cooks and bakers to get started on their projects in the kitchen for the upcoming holidays.

“We have participated in this market for a few years now, and we have had a wonderful experience overall,” said Wood. “I enjoy plugging into the community and helping other local businesses.”

Hoschton’s One Blue Duck restaurant purchases spices from Mill Creek Spice Company. Examples of Wood’s spice mixtures include tikka masala blend, breakfast sausage blend, Cajun and much more. He also roasts his own coffee beans, so all products are high quality, not to mention affordable.

Karyn Wilburn of Karyn’s Creations had an extremely successful weekend since she nearly sold all of her items by Saturday afternoon. She said the handmade ornaments, plates and nativity scene boxes were the most popular since everyone seems to start on their holiday decorating once Halloween is over. Wilburn said she could not be happier with her experience at the Jefferson Holiday Market and is thrilled that so many shoppers will use her items in their home.

“I am happy that I have done so well this year,” said Wilburn while at the market.

“I would definitely say the handmade ornaments were the most popular and have sold very fast. My other handmade items like my plates are popular as well, and I am so excited.”

For more information on holiday happenings in Jefferson, visit www.facebook. com/mainstreetjeffersonga.

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS 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. Vendors will be participating in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29. Visit www.downtownbraselton. com.

YearOne’s Christmas in Braselton helps Jackson Co. Holiday Connection

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YearOne in Braselton is always willing to give back, and did so at the Christmas In Braselton car show on Nov.15.

Instead of charging an entry fee for the car show participants, participants brought an unwrapped toy to be donated to Jackson County Holiday Connection This organization helps families have a happier holiday season. The gifts that were donated were for infants through teenagers, so participants had a wide variety of items to choose from when it was time to complete their shopping.

YearOne also took monetary donations that went directly toward helping needy children as well. YearOne also supports the Hot Rodder’s Children’s Charity, a non-profit organization that strives to improve the lives of children. Special projects manager Pat Staton said they received more than 100 gifts to donate to the Jackson County Holiday Connection.

All in all, this event was a huge success for all.

As spectators browsed the

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

Downtown Director Amy Pinnell is working with downtown businesses to make the day a special shopping experience.

Outdoor Holiday Market. In conjunction with

Ballet performance. Praise in Motion, a performing ballet company, announces the presentation of The Gift 2014. Praise in Motion will be performing at the Pearce Auditorium at Brenau University in Gainesville, on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 2:30 p.m. Admission and parking are free for all performances. A love offering is accepted.

For more information, call Praise in Motion at 770381-5787 or visit www. praiseinmotion.org.

Traditions Turkey Trot 5K. Traditions of Braselton will host its Turkey Trot 5K and one-mile fun run starting at 8:30 a.m. with the fun run on Thursday, Nov. 27.

The 5K steps off at 9:15 a.m. Share your holiday spirit and earn your turkey.

All proceeds will go to St.

No Show Gala. Jackson County Habitat for Humanity is hosting a No Show Gala fundraiser on Nov. 31.

This imaginery event is being held for a great cause.

Donations can be made payable to Jackson County Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 424, Jefferson, GA 30549. Call 706-336-0061.

For every $25 you donate, your name will be included in a drawing for prizes.

Holiday open house. The Olive Branch is hosting a holiday open house dropin from 2- 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5. Owners Rocky and Kathy Stone and their staff invite the community to stop in and visit their personal care home for a tour.

Call for artists. ‘Not Your Run of the Mill’ art show, presented by H’Artist Monday open session and the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council (HHAC) is set for Jan. 24-25, 2015, at Sell Mill Park in Hoschton. Calling all artist for the Juried Art Exhibition & Show. Call 404-444-0072.

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The Christmas in Braselton car show at YearOne netted toys and monetary donations for area children and also provided a chance for show-goers to visit with Santa Claus. other unique vehicles, they enjoyed sunny skies, brisk temperatures, music, food and baked goods from Stonewall’s BBQ and the Braselton Woman’s Club.

Staton says he is always grateful for the time that Stonewall’s and the Braselton Woman’s Club put into making events at YearOne a “delicious” success. The aroma of barbeque lured spectators from all over the

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Martha Martin, along with a handful of other woman’s club members braved the cold and sold cookies, brownies and several other desserts throughout the afternoon.

The best of show winner was Hoschton resident Jerry Guthrie and his 1970 Ford F100 Ranger. Guthrie received a $250 YearOne gift certificate while the runners-up received $50 and $25 gift certificates.

Santa Claus made an appearance as well and he was a huge hit with the younger crowd. He made a grand entrance and exit while sitting on the back of a convertible.

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Santa and ‘Poetry and PJs’ at Crawford Long Museum on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 Holiday magic abounds at the Crawford Long Museum beginning with Santa’s arrival in a horse drawn carriage on Friday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. and a new “Poetry and Pajamas” event on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Skip the long lines at the mall and step back in time at the Crawford Long Museum’s Pendergrass Store gallery for visits and photo opportunities with Santa. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit with children and pose for photos from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free carriage rides sponsored by the Crawford Long Museum Association and Main Street Jefferson will be offered during the evening.

Custom 5x7 color photos from Powell & Parr Photography available for $8. Bring your own camera (cell phone or video) for

$5. Visit with Santa for free. No reservations necessary.

Children can wear pajamas to the museum from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, to enjoy donuts and hot chocolate while listening to a dramatic reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” performed by Andy Garrison. Following the story, children will make a Christmas ornament to take home.

Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Cost is $5 for museum members and $7 for non-museum members and includes all supplies.

For more information, contact the Crawford Long Museum, located at 28 College St., in Jefferson. Call 706-367-5307.

Holidays to be celebrated at Heritage Village Have you ever wanted to experience how our early generations and pioneer forefathers celebrated the Christmas season? On Saturday, Dec. 13, you will have an opportunity to see how it might have been.

The Tumbling Waters Society of Jackson County and the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department are joining together to open Heritage Village at Hurricane Shoals Park for one day to “return us to a time that was…”

Mark your calendars for 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, to enjoy all the activities that will be taking place. You can also plan to return from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a lighted

walk or hayride around the village and park.

The heritage village will be decorated with period Christmas decorations and there will be some “ol’ timey” activities taking place. Choirs will be singing Christmas carols, school children will be presenting programs, children can enjoy cookie decorating activities, knitters will be making secret Christmas presents, children can enjoy making Christmas decorations to hang on one of the many Christmas trees that will be in the village area and families can enjoy a hayride through the park on a hay wagon being pulled by an exciting new technology called

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Pointe Church invites you to join them in worship each Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

The worship services during the four Sundays prior to Christmas will explore the ideas of Peace, Hope, Joy and Love.

Each week will focus on a well-loved Christmas carol. Arbor Pointe Church is located at 115 Towne Center Parkway in Hoschton, and services are casual and contemporary. Children’s church and nursery is provided on Sunday mornings, and youth meet every Wednesday from 6 -8 p.m. Find out more at www.arborpointe.org or listen to the worship messages on iTunes.

Arbor Pointe Church will present “Bethlehem Bound.” On Sunday, Dec. 14, at 4:30 p.m., the children of Arbor Pointe will present a fun family drama entitled Bethlehem Bound. Join Marty and Ramona, a Bible-times couple, as they lead the way on this journey to Bethlehem on the night of Jesus’ birth.

A light fellowship dinner will follow the presentation.

Christmas Eve at Arbor Pointe Church: Located at 115 Towne Center Parkway in Hoschton, Arbor Pointe invites you to join them for their Christmas Eve services. The 6 p.m. service will feature lots of Christmas singing and a message geared to children and families. The 11 p.m. service will feature a more traditional approach and will include Holy Communion. Both services will be candlelight services.

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At 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, Jefferson First Baptist Church’s adult choir will present the Christmas musical The First Noel: Celebrating the Birthday of a King, directed by the Rev. Richard Dickson, Minister of Music, and narrated by Mr. Fred Zuschlag. For more information, call the church office at 706-367-8332 or email at Richard@ fbcjefferson.org. www.fbcjefferson.org First Baptist Church will perform its annual Pageant of the Holy Nativity on Sunday, Dec.14, at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. This annual tradition is a truly memorable experience that will prepare your heart for the coming of Christ. There will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall following the performance.

Everyone is welcome to worship with First Baptist Church in Jefferson on Christmas Eve to welcome the light of Christ into their hearts. This special Christmas Eve candlelight service is concluded with the singing of Silent Night by candlelight. Musical prelude is at 5:30 p.m. with worship beginning at 6 p.m.

First Baptist Church is located at 246 Washington St., in Jefferson. Dr. Michael Helms is Senior Pastor. Call the church office at 706-367-8332.

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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You know we love holiday lights in Braselton!

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An annual drive to look at over-the-top holiday lights is a tradition for many families. Do you have a favorite home?

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Give boyfriend time to adjust to news of pregnancy Dear Carolyn: I just found out I’m pregnant. I am only 21 and had been on the pill, so naturally this is a shock.

My longtime boyfriend has a stable job and is being very supportive, so practically speaking there are few qualms involved.

But I can’t get over the disappointment I have with his reaction. He showed almost no emotion and then said, “I hope you know we’re not getting married.”

Again, otherwise he’s been great with this situation. I’m just hurt. I’ve always wanted kids. This isn’t an ideal time to have them, but I still sort of hoped he’d be excited (especially since he’s older, and this pregnancy will not affect his life plans as much as it will mine). I also don’t know why he had to bring up marriage like that. I hadn’t even thought about it, but I’m upset the one thing this pregnancy brought to mind was

Carolyn Hax the fact that he doesn’t want to commit to me.

Honestly, the idea of having a child out of wedlock is foreign to me. Where I’m from, it just doesn’t happen.

I don’t even want him to marry me (yet?), but I don’t know if I can live with and raise a child with someone who is never going to want to marry me.

Should I tell him all this, or would that be emotional blackmail? I guess I don’t know how much responsibility it’s fair to give him, and at the same time I don’t know if I can handle any of this myself. Advice? — A. I think you’ll be surprised

by what you can handle by yourself.

But a pregnancy you were actively trying to prevent isn’t your greatest obstacle to seeing that right now.

What’s blocking your view is a bunch of preconceived notions.

The most consequential of these at the moment is the notion the first thing that came to his mind is also the most significant. You two aren’t movie characters and moments aren’t tests (though certainly we can forgive ourselves for thinking that way; how many thousands of tidy, scripted scenes have we all watched by the time we’re your age?).

People are complicated and so are feelings. When you drop a news bomb on people, their reaction is almost guaranteed to be underwhelming, especially when the news is of the good-thing-under-badcircumstances variety. You

want people to leap at the good — and it hurts when they don’t, I get it — but they usually react to the bad first.

So maybe he is emphatically not marrying you, but you don’t know that yet.

In these situations, the kindest course for both of you is to be patient for the full, reasoned response to come out. Sometimes it takes a day, a week, even months for someone to grow into a new reality. And that’s OK. Even if his response remains disappointing, your ability to handle that will have ripened, too.

The next preconceived notion hurting you is an offshoot of the first: that his age and employment status dictate a more graceful response.

Creating and being responsible for a life might not be anyone’s idea of a novelty, given the earth’s 7-billion-plus current and former babies, but to the person new to it and blindsided by

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it, it’s an earth-shaker. The answer again is to give him, and yourself, some time.

Preconceived notion No. 3 is the big one, though: an out-of-wedlock child “just doesn’t happen.”

We can go on all day about what is right and healthy for the child, for you and for society — let’s not — but I find it hard to fathom you’ve hit 21 without significant exposure to parenthood outside marriage.

The 2012 census has households with children under 18 breaking about 60-40, married couples vs. some other arrangement. (www.census. gov/prod/2013pubs/ p20-570.pdf) It happens, it might be happening to you, and it’s time to mom up and treat it as a prepared-for possibility instead of crisis.

That can mean, of course, you choose some reproductive option besides raising the child yourself, though I suspect you’ll follow through because you want

to be a mom. I also suspect a man who has “been great with this situation” will be a steady partner in doing the right thing, which is your True North. It’s not about anyone’s expectations.

Raising a child, specifically, is about providing a stable, loving, supportive childhood, and there’s no one right way for parents to accomplish that. (I advise strongly against sharing a home, though, unless you fully embrace the terms.)

While feelings are still raw, I suggest you set the big questions aside and concentrate on small steps toward making healthy decisions: Be honest with yourself; listen to him; resist the impulse to react by questioning your assumptions and waiting for all the facts; and work with what you actually have instead of dwelling on what you expected.

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Homes - Rental Apartments - Furnished Apartments - Unfurnished Business Property For Rent Condominiums for Rent Duplexes For Rent Houses for Rent - Furnished Houses for Rent - Unfurnished Lake Home for Rent Mobile Homes for Rent *Roommates Wanted Rooms for Rent Vacation Property for Rent *Wanted to Rent

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

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*All Terrain Vehicles *Antique Cars/Trucks *Auto Parts *Auto & Trucks Wanted *Autos for Sale *Four Wheel Drives *Import Cars *Motorcycles *Sport-Utility Vehicles *Tractor Trailers *Trucks *Vans

Recreation *Boats & Marine *RV’s/Travel Trailers

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clients succeed. Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with good driving record are required.

Must have good written and verbal communication skills with external and internal customers, with a strong customer service/satisfaction drive. Need these skill sets to succeed: commitment, attention to detail, organization, teamwork, and ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.

Applicants should be experienced in online advertising, familiar with interpreting and explaining metric data, comfortable with softwares and technology, capable of sharing their knowledge with others and excited about selling one of the best news Web sites in the state.

We offer a competitive salary & bonus plan as well as comprehensive benefits package.

Email your resume and letter of interest including salary requirements to: hr@ gainesvilletimes.com No phone calls please.

EOE/M/H Publishers of Northeast Georgia’s premier telephone and website directo ries, internet solu tions and websites is now accepting applications for YELLOW PAGE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES in the Gainesville area. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years experience in advertising sales.

Base salary plus commissions to start. High earnings potential! Please fax resume to 770-297-2842 or call 770-297-2840. You may also send resume to marks@ypsouth.com

Maintenance Landscaping Laborer; Course Crafters, LLC. Will landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Salary $12.02/hr; 40hrs/week; Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm.

Multiple Job-Sites within Hall County, GA. Employer will provide transportation from central pick-up location.

TEMP 3/1/15-11/30/15.

15 positions available.

Fax application/resume to 770-503-9467, JO#GA8240450.

Management Live Poultry Crew Manager Must have experience managing 10+ people, scheduling, quality control, transportation and live bird handling in accordance with animal welfare standards.

Salaried position doe.

Full benefit package.

Would consider manager ready for promotion in lieu of experience. 706-3672002 groverivermill1@ windstream.net

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.

Submit resumes to stedavis@gru.edu As part of the Georgia Regents University, we offer excellent health and retirement benefits along with a generous holiday, sick leave and annual leave package.

Learn more at: www.gru. edu/gchc AA/EOE/Equal Access/ ADA Employer

Registered Nurse The Center for Pediatrics at The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is recruiting a full time Registered Nurse for their clinical care team to include facilitating clinical staff operations. Previous supervisory and Pediatrics experience is preferred.

Obesity Solutions is recruiting a full time Front Office Supervisor.

Previous supervisory experience required.

Surgical or Bariatric experience preferred.

We are expanding our employment opportunities for Registered Nurses in all areas. We have a variety of work schedules to include day, evening and weekends.

The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is one of the largest private medical practices in North Georgia. With over 600 employees, we offer competitive compensation and generous benefits.

Our employees have the opportunity to flourish in a supportive, collaborative environment that embraces compassionate evidence-based standards of care.

Please visit our website at: www. longstreet clinic.com to apply. Click on the Careers tab to review the employment opportunities and to submit your application.

Misc. Help Wanted A NATIONAL COMPANY NEEDS 5 DRIVERS IMMEDIATELY $14.95 HR ON AVERAGE MUST HAVE A VALID LICENSE CALL FOR INTERVIEW: 678-456-9189 OR 704439-7682 Landscape Laborer, 36 temp pos, Landscape Management Co, Gainesville. 3/9/1512/11/15. Trim, edge, push mow lawns; weed; operate equip; dig holes with pick & shovel; plant; push wheelbarrow with soil & stone; carry & spread mulch; rake & blow leaves; pick up trash.

Must be able to lift/ carry 75lbs repeatedly.

Pre-employment drug testing & subject to post employment. Criminal background checks.

Transportation provided from a central location for multiple worksites within Hall, White, Lumpkin, Habersham, Banks, Jackson, Dawson, Gwinnett, Forsyth, Clarke, & Fulton counties. No exp req’d, will train. $11.22/hr, $16.83/hr OT, 40 hrs/ wk, OT varies, 7a-4p, M-F, some Saturdays req’d. Raise/bonus at employer’s discretion. To apply fax resume to 770532-8052 or email it to: mar92dec1115@ gmail.com. Refer to JO#GA8241319.

The American Junior Golf Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf, is looking for part-time employees to assist members and parents via phone and email.

This is a people oriented position focusing on providing information and guidance about the process to participate in the AJGA. Contact: lshelly@ajga.org WANTED Custodial Supervisors and General Cleaners for the GainesvilleHall County area.

Experience preferred, but not required; Apply in person at 2445 Hilton Dr., Ste.A-103 Gainesville, GA 30501 or call 770287-9658.

*Requires payment in advance.

Part-Time Help Wanted Community Representative: Weekends (Sat & Sun Every Week) part-time employment. National master-plan developer seeks Welcome Center Representative for new home community in Flowery Branch. $12+/hour based on experience. Great opportunities for advancement in marketing. Presentation skills Proficient MS office and 2 years customer service experience required. Email resume to SterlingOnTheLake@ NewlandCommunities. com, code SLCR as the Subject.

Professional Sawnee EMC is seeking a System Engineer for its OperationsAdmin/Construction Department.

Requirements: Bachelor degree in electrical engineering or related field. Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in the electric utility field with experience in design, modeling and maintenance of distribution power systems preferred. Must have strong computer and mathematical skills and communicate well both written and verbal.

Applicants must present resume or complete an application prior to 5 PM, December 19, 2014.

Apply online: www. sawnee.com or application forms are available at 543 Atlanta Hwy, Cumming GA 30040 or email: HumanResources@ sawnee.com.

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled. Drug-Free Workplace.

WRITER with web expertise Poultry Times based in Gainesville, GA. is seeking an editorial employee for our biweekly national newspaper as well as our daily updated website who can provide creativity in writing and design.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, prior publication is a plus.

Poultry Times uses InDesign and Microsoft Word software.

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

Trades Mig Welder/Fabricator Min. 5 Yrs Exp.Apply in person between 1-4 pm 978 Davis St. Gainesville Drug Screen Req’d Northeast GA Oldest GM Dealership is growing WE NEED A SERVICE ADVISOR part-time/fulltime, good benefits and working conditions. Experience required. Call Paul Fuller 770-718-3140

Truck Drivers CDL CLASS A DRIVERS Local & OTR. Full benefits. Co. drivers only.

2yrs exp., clean MVR. 770-887-6117 CDL DRIVER- Class A for Atlanta Area Hauling. 678-617-9641

CDL-A DRIVERS

BETTER MILES Regional Route 2.5k miles weekly BETTER HOME TIME Home 2-3 days weekly BETTER PAY $2500 Bonus and $53,000 Yearly

Office/Clerical Local Gainesville Co. seeks Positive, Outgoing, Team Player for Admin Asst./ Bookkeeper position, applicant must have proficient computer skills= Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, QuickBooks, previous experience in Legal field or law enforcement a plus. M-F. Salary neg.

Email resume with references to jodiekidd@ collisionspecialistsinc. com

text DRIVE to 51893 for info 877-976-9930 www.aimntls.com/30 FT/PT CLASS A-CDL DRIVERSto haul live chickens in Gainesville, GA. $500 Sign On Bonus Must have 2 years verifiable experience, good MVR. Night Shift, local positions, home daily, benefits 804-784-6166

Misc. For Sale

Stuff Antiques/ Collectibles Primitive Pie Safe, Cable, 2 High Back Benches, Pottery. 770983-7384

Appliances WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507 Washer/Dryers Stoves & Refrig.

Mattresses.

Refrig $125-$550.

Washers/Dryers from $125. Stoves $125. We do Appliance & Service Calls! 678-714-0493

Furniture

QUEEN SOFA- Green, burgundy, beige design.

Like new!. Never used.

Orig price $2000.

Marked down 770-3774871 3 pc Reclining Living Room Set, Leather $1350/obo. 678778-0196 Beautiful Rattan Sofa, Loveseat, Chair & Ottoman $600 Solid Oak Corner Cabinet (painted white) $100 Pulaski Marble & Iron Coffee & End Table $200 Can email or text pictures. 678-234-4745 BED Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set-NEW-still in plastic. $200 706-347-4814 Can Deliver MOVING MUST SELL! Hunter Green Sofa w/ Chair $150; L/R Tables $55; 5pc Pub Style Dinette $175; 5pc Glass top Patio Set $75; White Upholstered Chair $20.

All In Good Condition!!

Make Offer! 706-9946519 Roll-top Desk- Oak. Paid: $1800; Asking $795; Ne w Country Cupboards $199, Sofas & many Antiques, Furniture & Decor.

5239 Hwy 129, Clermont, GA 770-9833636

Lawn Equipment Monster Vacuum Craftsman w B&S 8HP motor. Pull behind mower. Great condition. $475. 770-965-5112.

Homes-Rentals 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.

Extra ink & printheads included! dwoodard@ gainesvilletimes.com.

Good condition model trains for sale. Lionel O27 sets and extras including additional cars, track, and power.

Also N gauge equipment including locomotives, cars, power, and professionally designed and constructed layout.

Best offer. Call 678-943-8022 PIERCE’S PINE STRAW - Open Daily 8am-4pm.

Weather permitting .

We will Not Be Undersold.

Quality For Quality!

1507 Martin Luther King Blvd., Gainesville, GA Across from The Tire Barn. We have Grade #1 for $3.25 per bale picked up. $3.50 bale delivered. New fallen Slash. Long needle avail. 678-617-0403 678-677-6352

Musical Instruments Give your family music this Christmas!

Upright piano and upholstered bench.

Excellent condition. $2490. Please call 770-967-4270 or email mrsbumpass@ bellsouth.net.

Pets & Supplies Beautiful AKC Chinese Pugs. 8wks, 2 fawn females, 1 black male, $500 ea. 706-778-7565 FREE KITTENS, 7 wks old, 1 solid grey female, 1 black & white male, litter box trained, Cute.

Jefferson area. 770-8687284 JACK-UAHUAS Puppies Very small, breed, good with children, tails docked, Wormed, House broken, new home pkg. $200/ea. Text/call 678457-9782

Mobile Homes For Rent 2BR/1.5BA, Lula. $110/ wk + $300 dep.

No pets. 706-654-0958 Gainesville, S/N Hall 1-3BR $85 & up per wk No app fee 1 week free 770-534-7596

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

Water, trash and electric included in rent Call today for more info 770-538-0928 $ Check Us Out $ Spring Valley 1BR/1BA $600 up 2BR/2BA $750 up Furnished Unit 1BR/1BA $1100/mo Short Term Available Brandon Place 2BR/2BA $700 Townhome 2/1-1/2 $725 Jacky Mathis 678-779-2687 1BR. Clean, quiet n’borhood. $495/mo; $300dp 678-630-9019 1BR/1Lrg Sitting area. with kitchenette Power & water included. $150/wk $100 dep. 2532 Old Cornelia Hwy. No Pets! 678-687-5180 Cedar Springs- 2BR. $725; 1BR $580 770-287-1456 callapartments.com Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $690$740. 678-357-5044

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

Houses For RentUnfurnished Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com

LRG. 3/2 dbl wide, 1 ac, Lula, fireplc, rent/lease purchase 770-365-9610

Roommates Wanted 1 Private room w/bath.

No dep/utilities. Fully furnished (cable) $115/ wk. Oakwood area, 678328-9980 MEN- Be$t, Pvt home, Fur Br, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwd 770-530-1110

Rooms For Rent $115/wk. Furnished, all utils & cable. W/D. kitch. 770-561-0781

Vacation Property Luxury 2 bdm timeshare week. Own in Florida.

Use anywhere worldwide. Best you can own. Paid $20,000.

Widow must sell. Only $3500. (706)896-8162 (406)261-8066

Recreation Boats & Marine SINGLE SLIP DOCK. Good shape, good wood, 40’ ramp, attached swim deck. $6500. 678-773-0589

KIA 2011 Optima EX. wht pearl, Loaded.

34k mi. $16,000.

706-973-0613 MERCEDES 2009 Smart Car. 23,000 mi, $7000/ firm. 706-265-7300 NISSAN 2013 370Z Coupe. Blk, MSRP $37,413. Showrm Cond.

2000 miles. Priced below market at $26,500. 770535-9912 TOYOTA 1993 Camry.

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

706-949-4688

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

Trucks CHEVY 2003 Silverado 2500 HD, auto, gas, high miles. $3200/obo. 678316-3492 DODGE 2008 Ram Big Horn , 1500 Quad cab.

43,500 mi. Loaded.

Exc Co nd.. Garaged. $17,500. 706-318-2812

Antique Cars/Trucks

Flowery BR- spacious country 2/1. C/H/A, $800 + dep. 678-997-9114

Autos For Sale

EHO WAC

2009 BMW 550i Fully Loaded! 69K miles $28,500 Maintained to perfection call 727 458-0603

Wheels CHEVY 1978 El Camino.

Clean, 64k orig miles.

Leather seats, $7000.

770-781-3708

No Rent Until December 1st Expires 11/26/14 3BR/2BA Homes Call Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com

Import Cars

Motorcycles Homes & Real Estate

E. Hall 2BR/1BA. Very Clean. No pets. $135wk., $300 dep. 770-536-3217

HUGE 4BR,2LR,2BA MFG HOME ON PRIVATE LOT OFF HWY 53 NEAR GRANNYS STORE. MOVE IN $1800 / $900 MTH. PAM 678.283.8042

NISSAN 1999 Altima GXE, 5 spd; looks & runs great; new clutch; Gold, AC, 189k miles, $2,500 obo. Call 706-865-2818

2007 Town & Country Signature series, one owner, vanilla with grey leather, sunroof, stow & go seats, all power, CD/DVD/Satellite radio, 72000 miles. KBB value $9177, asking $8200.

Call Will. 770-654-2356.

BUICK 2004 LeSabre.

Leath seats, sunrf, 96k.

Very Good Cond. $5200.

770-534-4922 CHEVY 2006 Cobalt.

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

706-344-7382

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