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Superintendent search now at 2 From staff reports A Cobb County Schools assistant superintendent and an Alabama high school principal who was previously a Gwinnett County area superintendent have been named by the Jackson County Board of Education as best qualified to succeed retiring Superintendent Dr. Shannon Adams.

Dale Gaddis, area assistant superintendent of Cobb County Schools, and Dr. John Green, principal of James Clemens High School in Madison, Ala., were announced as finalists last week by Lynne Massey-Wheeler, chairwoman of the Jackson County Board of Edu-

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“Prior to making a final decision on the position, the board is required to release to the public information with respect to the persons under consideration the board has determined to be best qualified for the position at least 14 days before the board may name a superintendent,” said Wheeler.

“The board hopes to have the new superintendent in place by July 1, the date of Dr. Adams’ retirement,” said Wheeler.

From the original 44 applications, seven candidates were chosen for a closer review and the board interviewed four candidates.

As the board has been working with Dr.

Jim Puckett, Board Development Specialist with the Georgia School Boards Association, on the selection process, the board reviewed results of a survey of the community and school system staff to seek input as to the characteristics desired in the new superintendent, Wheeler said.

Gaddis Gaddis has also served the Cobb County School System as Assistant Superintendent of School improvement (6-12 Education), As-

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315 Participants. 21 Teams. $54,098 Raised.

Relay For Life of Braselton-Hoschton hosts all-night fundraiser

By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com Dedication and hard work to a fight what has taken to much from so many is what Victoria Patrick is bragging on as the committee members, team members and supporters of Relay For Life of Braselton-Hoschton celebrate raising $55,000 in its second Relay year.

With 315 participants composing 21 teams, Relay For Life filled Hoschton Park Friday evening with fun and fundraising.

Cancer survivors were invited to a barbecue dinner featuring fixings from Jack’s Old South BBQ and desserts prepared by Relay committee members and friends. Seventy survivors and their caregivers were served by a team of volunteers.

Entertainment got under way with the Beg-

ging Baby Buggy Parade and Pebbles and Bam-Bam won the event.

The nation’s colors were presented by the Jackson County Comprehensive High School Junior ROTC and Lisa Martin sang the National Anthem. Mike Day of Celebration Church gave the invocation.

Jennifer Dees and Erma Denney, this year’s co-chairs for Relay For Life, expressed appreciation to the teams whose campsites filled Hoschton Park.

Welcoming the community to the second annual Relay For Life of Braselton-Hoschton was Anthony Williamson, Vice President Service Line & Greater Braselton Development, who said he was pleased Northeast Georgia Medical Center was presenting Relay For Life again this year. He shared the excitement about the plans for the new hospital facility in South Hall. Design work is under way

and some ground work may be under way this fall. Williamson, who lives in Hoschton, said he took him minutes to get to the event.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center also had a tent set up for the event.

Also joining in for the welcome was honorary chairman, Bob Kindelberger, a cancer survivor who thanked his family and friends for their support during this battle with cancer. He credits them and the care he got at Northeast Georgia Medical Center for being at the event.

Kindelberger inspired a fellow church member to join his team.

Greg Yates, a marathon runner, loves to run and he loves to run for a cause. When friend Bob Kindelberger asked him to join his Relay For Life Team, Yates was onboard.

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Greg Yates spent his evening running laps as a Relay For Life fundraiser.

Hoschton City Council rejects 55 & better villas

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com Following community resistance and the denial to recommend by the Hoschton Planning and Zoning Commission, the Beverly Searles Foundation development has been given final “no” by the City Council.

The foundation had requested that 14 acres of the 119-acre vacant development known as Creekside Village be made into a 72-unit 55 &

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In the staff recommendation document issues that were presented to the council were of a lack in public safety services to uphold the complex and possible discouragement to future single-family detached developments for the remaining acres, what the comprehensive plan had originally called for. In a recent demographic study, the findings indicate that in 20 years Hoschton will notice a decrease in citizens 65 and older and an increase in those

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ages 25-44 with children.

At Thursday’s work session, a handful of residents expressed their concerns with the proposed development. Dr. Cora Andrews, a teacher at Jackson County Comprehensive High School, explained, “I want to express my disapproval as an educator in bringing a rental property right beside a primary school and across from an intermediate school. That brings a lot of concerns to me and if you have a lot of turnover in residents I question the

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validity of that.”

Lucille Lindquist said she worried that this development would open the door for other apartment-style developments not in keeping with Hoschton’s comprehensive plan.

Guy Herring of McFarland-Dyer & Associates confirmed that given the go-ahead, this project would set aside the plan allowing

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Jefferson Garden Club hosting second garden tour For The Paper The Jefferson Garden Club is hosting its second annual Garden Tour featuring five gardens of community members who are sharing their voices as they open up their outdoor living spaces “Last year, we featured gardens of our club members and this year, we went to the community,” said Gail Thompson, who is chairing the garden tour committee of Posy Henson, Ruth Joiner, Betty Martin and Debra Plott.

“Our variety is very good,” said Thompson. From the side-by-side neighbors of Jim and Vernell Hix and Scott and Candace Simmons showcasing how they created their subdivision gardens, to Jeff and Sally Ekard’s garden that spotlights a cute cabin and pool house to the Autry home with boat dock and the Smiths property on the lake, the club’s garden tour hopes to inspire people to appreciate the beauty that is around us. The tour is a chance to show that Jefferson has much beauty to behold.

The garden tour is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, and tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on tour day. Tickets are available at the Jefferson Public Library, PrissEllie’s Gifts and Decor, A Flair with Hair, Five Points, Athens and from garden club members. Carpooling is recommended.

The proceeds from the garden tour benefits the Jefferson Library. The Garden Club also supports Marlow Park and the Library Planters, and has contributed a significant amount to the

landscape at the historic courthouse. Books are also donated to the library and club members support other community beautification projects.

Thompson and club members issue an invitation to step inside the gardens: “As you go through the gardens, pace yourselves keeping in mind that there are five to see. You are welcome to visit the gardens in any order and to take photographs.

Members of the Jefferson Garden Club will be present at all locations to answer questions and to provide assistance.

“Do wear good walking shoes, as you walk at your own risk. There are no toilet facilities, and all houses are off-limits for the tour.

Children are admitted at no charge when they are accompanied by parents.

The hosts wrote their own introductions and they are included in the brochure that serves as the tour ticket.

“We think you will enjoy their comments as they talk with love of their gardens,” says the Jefferson Garden Club. “Enjoy!”

Here are some excerpts from Jim and Vernell Hix about their garden at 116 Crestview Drive: My love of gardening began when I was very young, watching my mother plant and cultivate flowers and vegetables around our home.

Our present home was constructed on a narrow lot in 2003, so our garden is very young. On the left side of the house, we used rock left from the construction to

make a low wall which meanders to the back. This narrow space has flower beds on each side of a lawn of zoysia grass. Since the space is small, annuals are planted alongside perennials. Some plants have mysteriously appeared through the years (probably planted by birds or the wind).

During the summer, our small garden is a haven for butterflies and hummingbirds. Flowers planted for this purpose include coreopsis, yellow lantana, salvia, butterfly bushes and cosmos.

Shallow stone bowls and flat stones provide places for the butterflies to get moisture and energy from the sun.

Hanging feeders also provide nourishment for the hummingbirds.

The area on which our house is built is a thoroughfare for animals going from place to place in the neighborhood. From the deck in the back, we can see deer, opossums, ducks, geese, squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, birds, and, because of the small pond on neighboring property, an occasional snake. We are learning to cohabitate...We have watched our garden grow from the screen porch over the last several years and have enjoyed every minute of it.

Here are some excerpts from Scott and Candace Simmons about their garden at 134 Crestview Drive: You could say our appreciation for gardening is in our “roots.” Scott’s great-grandparents and grandparents enjoyed growing vegetable and landscape gardens. In 1981, Scott’s great-grandfather

County’s RFP process is studied by manager

By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com While the county’s consultant recommends the contract for the Jackson County EMS Station #3 be awarded to Blue Frog Construction for $636,414.94, questions have been raised about the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

Those questions have prompted commissioners to request County Manager Kevin Poe review the RFP process.

Don Clerici of BM&K recommended Blue Frog Construction after the project was advertised. Eight contractors provided proposals but there were questions about the Blue Frog proposal since it did not have a base bid written down as required by the RFP. According to Keith Hayes, who was another of those submitting a proposal, the Blue Frog package should have been disqualified at the opening but it was not.

Hayes spoke Monday to the Jackson Count Board of commissioners with Chairman Hunter Bicknell recusing himself from the proceedings. He turned the meeting over to Chairman pro tem Chas Hardy.

In a memo to commissioners, Clerici said, “The lowest responsive and responsible bidder was Blue Frog Construction, Suwanee,

Georgia. The low bid with alternate/base bid is $636,414.94. The bid tabs and all required information have been reviewed by the Architect and staff and all are in agreement to recommend award to the low bidder.”

At the Monday work session, Hayes was joined by a number of his Jackson County subcontractors whose combined economic impact of the project would have totaled $473,449.

Hayes gave an accounting of the bid opening day and questioned if what was done – providing Blue Frog with an opportunity to hear all the other bids read and then allowing the company to “submit” its proposal – was proper.

Hayes was also joined by attorney Mitch Musser, who urged the commission to reject the Blue Frog proposal since the process resulted in Blue Frog having an unfair advantage over those companies who had properly followed the guidelines.

Poe said he would research the situation and report back to the commission which is to consider the EMS station vote at the May 21 meeting.

The commission will hold only one meeting in June rather than the standard two announced Bicknell. The commission will meet at 6 p.m. on June 11.

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Single-family subdivision is still desired for the Creekside Village property other developers to come forward with similar designs.

More importantly, residents considered the negatives of a lack in poor property management. Randy Denney inquired about possible government control should the management fail to uphold the 55 & over age restriction. “I have worked in many types of communities like this and it often falls into situations of people living with people,” he added.

This concern opened the door for an issue previously unseen by the community.

Following the 15-year tax incentive, legally the complex owner would be able to strip the land of its 55 & older age restriction. Developer Phillip Searles said this would be legally possible but not operationally feasible due to safety features put in place for seniors (i.e. pullup bars, assistance buttons, etc.) With an uncertain future threatened with an unwanted multi-family rental situation in 15 years, many were hesitant to accept this proposal.

On Monday night, Council member Theresa Kenerly made the motion to “deny

based on the fact that the proposed multi-family development is not in keeping with our intent of the 2030 comprehensive plan or the approved Creekside master plan development in addition the property does not have access to sewer.” Sandie Romer and

Jim Cleveland voted in favor of the motion to make it an official decision. Jim Higginbottom voted no and Scott Butler and David Poteet were absent.

For now, the property along Highway 53 in Hoschton will remain vacant.

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This purple Clematis covering the Simmons’ mailbox provides a nice welcome to one of the homes on Saturday’s tour organized by the Jefferson Garden Club. was featured in The Gainesville Times for growing one of the largest sweet potatoes in Hall County’s record.

My grandparents owned a 70-acre farm in Hall County where they grew concord grapes and large vegetable gardens.... My grandfather is featured in the Smithsonian Institute for his antique farming practices – plowing with mules rather than a tractor. My father farmed like his father, purchasing a 450-acre farm in middle Georgia. I grew up on this farm where my parents mainly grew peanuts, wheat, soybeans and cantaloupes.

This is where I gained a love for nature and an appreciation for gardening.

Our current garden is a

culmination of plants from many sources – rescued plants, shared plants, purchased plants and plants given to us in memory of my sister and Scott’s father (marked with red ribbon).

My prize plants in the front yard are found at the mailbox and island bed. Around mid-May, a purple clematis vine covers the mailbox.

This is surrounded by aster, white coneflowers and yellow tickweed. In the island bed, you will find one of my favorite flowers – white and purple bearded irises. This bed of irises was started with about 10 irises given to us from a fellow gardener. In addition to the irises, the bed contains a Natchez (White) crape myrtle, daffodils,

Stella D’ora lilies, spires, Hawthorne, Harbor Belle Nandina, a salvaged water oak and an Acer maple Scott planted seven years ago.

Walking down the steps behind the retaining wall, you will find another prized plant – an oak-leaf hydrangea.

As you transition to the backyard, you will find our little piece of peace. We have worked to create a relaxing backyard that uses the hardwood and magnolia trees found on the property when we built our home in 2004.

As the old gardening cliche goes, there is much more work to be done. We will continue to enjoy our current garden and hope you gain inspiration for your home garden.

Yates to stay in District 3 District 3 County Commissioner Bruce Yates Tuesday announced at his town hall meeting that he would suspend his chairmanship bid and continue to serve the western part of Jackson County as a county commissioner.

“Several weeks ago, I announced my intention to seek the chairmanship,” said Yates. “I appreciate the positive response.

While traveling throughout the county, I was nevertheless drawn back to this district where I have served for five and half

years.

“Countless key supporters wished me well, but said, ‘You’ve been a good commissioner for our district, I wish you would continue.’”

Yates said, “I’ve had a change of heart, so I shall suspend my campaign for chairman and remain on the Board of Commissioners... I apologize if this change of heart creates any difficulties. It is in the best interest of me and my family and, I believe, for the district as well.”

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Jackson County Board of Education hopes to hire superintendent soon sistant Superintendent of School Improvement (High School Education) Executive Director of Educational Leadership and Executive Director of High School Operations. He has served as Principal and Administrative Assistant of North Cobb High where he was also a Social Studies teacher. He has also served as Assistant/Associate Principal of Wheeler High.

Gaddis holds an Educational Specialist Degree and a Masters Degree in K-12 Administration and Supervision from the University of West Georgia and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Kennesaw State University in Secondary Education.

He has taken post-graduate courses in K-12 Educational

Administration at the University of Alabama.

He has been active in numerous professional, community and volunteer organizations. He and his family live in Cobb County.

Green Prior to taking the job of principal of James Clemens High, Dr. Green served as Area Superintendent of Gwinnett County Schools.

He also spent time as Principal of North Gwinnett High, Associate Principal of Brookwood High and Assistant Principal of Berkmar High. He has also taught and coached at Meadowcreek High in Gwinnett and Tucker High School in

DeKalb County.

Dr. Green earned a Doctorate in Educational Administration from the University of Georgia, a Masters Degree in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University and a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. He is also a graduate of the Superintendent Professional Development Program conducted by the Georgia School Superintendents Association and was a finalist for the 2011 Broad Superintendents Academy.

He and his family live in Gwinnett County where he is active in numerous professional, community and volunteer organizations.

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Two communities united against cancer thru Relay Since he enjoys long-distance running, he finds a purpose in the miles of putting shoes to pavement – often praying for neighbors and others he sees while running.

“I offer up prayers for the people I see,” said Yates.

In January, he, his wife and a daughter participated in a fundraiser run for Samaritan’s Purse at Disney World.

After Bob invited him to join his Spring For Life team, Yates circulated among this friends, including Facebook friends, that he had the outrageous idea that he would run 50 miles during the night of Relay For Life and he encouraged those friends to give him money for it.

“I’m doing something a little outrageous in hopes that it will inspire you to do something a little outrageous, too,” he told his Facebook friends. “My friend and cancer survivor Bob Kindelberger invited me to join his team for ‘Relay For Life.’ This weekend someone from our team will be on the track for a continuous 12 hours of walking/running to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. So what outrageous thing am I doing? I plan to run all night (goal of 50 miles). What outrageous thing can you do? How about tossing $5 or $10 (or more) our way via this secure donation page?”

And many did.

His original goal of $270 was surpassed as he brought in more than $300 for the fight against cancer. And for him, it got personal last week as earlier in the week, he lost an uncle to melanoma and a father in his family’s homeschool group lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. He attended that father’s memorial service before arriving at Relay to tie up his shoes for his run.

“Cancer has touched my family in a very personal way just this past weekend.

I lost an uncle and our home school group lost a dad.

Unfortunately, cancer has touched or will touch most of us in some way. How about a donation to help fight back,” urged Yates.

“They are my motivation for the American Cancer Society today,” said Yates.

Yates plans to return to Disney next January to raise money money for Samaritan’s Purse. He and wife, Beth, and daughter, Cherith, ran a half-marathon on the first day, followed by Bob and son-in-law Jacob Raines, who is married to daughter Abigail, running a marathon the next day.

The first lap of Relay was dedicated by survivors, who gave their name and how many years they have been survivors and sometimes the type of cancer they have beaten or are battling.

Sidney Strickland, who inspired Team Strickland, is currently undergoing treatment for Ewings Sarcoma.

The caregiver lap followed next with the team lap giving each team a chance to showcase their slogan and their spirit.

Entertainment was provided by Lisa Martin with a Patsy Cline tribute, 24:15 from Northeast Church, Jordan Rager from Team Blake on The Voice, Steel Dreamin’ steel drum band and Kim Armstrong, who taught the audition some smooth dance moves.

The mood was solemn as the luminarias were lit to shine along the Relay pathway. The luminary ceremony was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Braselton, and President Craig Heighton talked about the symbolism of the luminaria. As the participants made their way around the track looking at the luminaria and torches placed in honor of cancer survivors and in memory of those who have passed on, musicians from the Jackson County Comprehensive High School Band played “Amazing Grace.”

The Ms. Relay pageant was another fundraising opportunity as teams showed their support for the good sports who donned female attire to strut their stuff.

“Miss Relay” was decked out in a bright blue outfit for West Jackson Primary School and the name was foreshadowing of how the event would go as Miss Relay collected the most and the Ms. Relay title by raising

$749.05. “Mary Ann” from Gilligan’s Island represented Hometown Community Bank and raised $279.50. Raising $126.08 was “Wilma Flintstone,” sponsored by Georgia Kids Academy where Sarah Holcombe, Jason Webb’s girlfriend works. “Charlene De Mayberry” was strutting it for Hoschton UMC and raised $106.91. “Regina Black” represented Team Strickland, raising $26.50, Raffle drawings were held that found Teri Fuller win-

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Anthony Williamson of Northeast Georgia Medical Center spoke on behalf of the presenting sponsor; honorary chair and cancer survivor Bob Kindelberger with Relay co-chairman Erma Denney; Sidney Strickland said she was in treatment for Ewings Sarcoma.

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The Hometown Community Bank team, pictured on the team lap, raised $7,467 to take the top honors among the teams. Center United Methodist Church was second, raising $6,435; while Spring For Life took third with $5,137. Individual top participants including Bob Kindelberger, who raised $3,055, Stephanie Westhafer, who collected $750 for the American Cancer Society; and Melissa Clark, who raised $726.

Dressed as Peebles and Bam-Bam in the Begging Baby Buggy contest, these cousins (below) were the top money-raisers for Relay for Life.

ning the His and Hers weekend at Chateau Elan, Sundi Lawrence was the winner of the week stay at three-bedroom, two-bath mountain house in Franklin, N.C., and Manish Patel got the $100 gas card.

The remainder of the night was devoted to a continuing walking presence around the track and fun games and activities to keep teams involved before the closing ceremonies.

Patrick was well pleased with 2012 Relay For Life of Braselton-Hoschton.

“I am so proud to know that last year we started a tradition in the fight against cancer and that it will continue for many years to come as we work hard to eradicate

this disease,” said Patrick.

“The Relay was awesome and while we didn’t raise that $1 more than last year – the $55k that was raised is outstanding for the two communities of Braselton-Hoschton.

You should be very proud – I know that I am.

“Thanks for the friendships made these last two years - they will not be forgotten and I promise I will be at your Relay in 2013 as well as along the way to lend support and help if I can,” said Patrick, who is stepping down from her American Cancer Society role to help care for her new granddaughter, Erilynn Shepley, who was at her first Relay Friday night with parents, Erica and Russell Shepley, and grandfather, Eric Patrick.

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CHURCH NEWS St. Catherine Labouré Catholic Church in Jefferson is hosting Vacation Bible School themed “Wilderness Adventures” from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 11 through June 15. Contact St. Catherine Labouré Catholic Church, 180 Elrod Road, Jefferson, GA 30549, phone 706-367-7220

or visit www.stcatherinelabourega.org sss Vacation Bible School, themed “Adventures in Promiseland,” will be held at Hoschton United Methodist Church from 6-8:30 p.m.

June 5-8 with a VBS Jamboree

from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 9. Meals are included.

Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., in Hoschton.

For registration, contact 404-444-0072 or visit www. hoschtonumc.org sss Walnut Fork Baptist Church is having a Spring Revival.

OBITUARIES Laura Allison Bates

Died May 8, 2012 Laura Allison Bates, 87, of Doraville, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Doraville for most of her life and was a member of the Eastern Star.

Mrs. Bates was the last of 16 children.

Survivors include son, Dewayne Bates of Doraville; grandchildren, Lisa Anglin and husband David of Braselton and Michelle Bearden and husband Shannon of Ringgold; great-grandchildren, Natalie Dorsch, Trevor Anglin, Kelly Anglin,Kathryn Anglin; and niece, Deborah Walker of Colorado.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon before the service at the funeral home.

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Gary Brewer

Died May 4, 2012 Gary Brewer, 48, of Pendergrass, died Friday, May 4, 2012.

He was a son of James and Hazel Dills Brewer of Jackson County. He was a member of Living Waters Worship Center of Bogart and was a Deputy Sheriff with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, are sons, Josh (Heather) Brewer of Oconee County and Justin (Megan Carter) Brewer of Jackson County; siblings, Ann Dawson of Clarke County, Randall Brewer of Habersham County, Linda Rice of Greene County, Don Brewer of Madison County, the Rev. Ken Brewer of Hart County and John Brewer of Moncks Corner, S.C. A funeral service were held Monday, May 7, 2012, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Brewer, the Rev. William Whitfield and the Rev. Bill Carpenter officiating.

Interment was in Woodbine Cemetery.

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Olia Phillip Brown

Died April 24, 2011 Mr. Olia Phillip Brown, 66, of Hoschton, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

He was a member of the Teamsters Union and the National Rifle Association.

He was a veteran of Brown the United S t a t e s Navy.

Survivors include his wife Franky Ann Brown; son, James Neville Brown (Sarah) of Covington; daughter, Kimberly Ann Willis (Yogi) of Winder; and grandchildren, Ashlynn Elizabeth Brown, Hayden Phillip Peppers, Hannah Josephine Brown, Sydney Grace Brown and James Garrett Peppers.

He is preceded in death by his father, James Neville Brown, and his mother, Allie Mae Poulnut.

A memoral service will be held 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 11, 2012, with Navy honors at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, May 10, 2012

Joan Arlene Ruppenthal DeBoard

Died April 25, 2012 Joan Arlene Ruppenthal DeBoard, 68, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Born in Detroit, Mich., she was a daughter of the late Edna and Fred Ruppenthal.

A homemaker and a flight attendant with Eastern Airlines, she also worked as a paralegal and a real estate broker in Florida and Geor-

Life got you down? Please join us for the spring revival May 20-23. Special guest preacher will be Rusty Newman, the pastor of True North Church in Jefferson.

The revival is 6 p.m. on May 20 and at 7 p.m. May 21-23 at Walnut Fork Baptist Church, located at 557 Highway 60, in Hoschton. Visit www.walnutforkbc.org for more informa-

ferson The Paper, May 10, 2012 gia. She was a licensed insurance agent.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Kim Alford of Jefferson, and Scott and Kristen DeBoard of Cumming; grandchildren, Cole and Caden Alford and Charlotte and Zachary DeBoard; brothers, Terry Ruppenthal of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Rick Ruppenthal of Bradenton, Fla. A memorial service were held Friday, May 4, 2012 in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Lee Weeks officiating. A gathering of family and friends followed in the clubhouse of the North Minster Estates in Jefferson.

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Pat Chadwick Duran

Died May 2, 2012 Mr. Pat Chadwick Duran, 74, of Commerce, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012.

Mr. Duran was with the Banks County Sheriff’s Office for eight years and a Chaplain. He was a Baptist minister who loved gospel music and art. He also loved his children.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Sarah Duran; sons, Troy Duran (Cyndi) of Lawrenceville, Roy Duran of Commerce and Chris Duran (Amy) of Athens; daughter, Ashley Duran of Commerce; brother, Ray Duran (Mae Lois) of Splendora, Texas; and grandchildren Kandi Duran, Jessica Duran, Patrick Duran and Lucy Duran.

A funeral service was held Monday, May 7, 2012.

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Tabitha Yvonne Eason

Died May 5, 2012 Tabitha Yvonne Eason, 44, of Grayson, died Saturday, May 5, 2012. Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., Hoschton, GA 30548, 706654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

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Joyce Evans

Died May 7, 2012 Joyce Evans, 81, of Hoschton, died Monday, May 7, 2012, at her residence.

Born in Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late J.T. Jr. and Beulah Lutrell Waddell Holland. She was a homemaker and a member of Hoschton United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonie Evans, and a brother, Jimmy Holland.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 9, 2012, in the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Luis Ortiz officiating. Interment followed at Hoschton City Cemetery in Hoschton.

Survivors include her children, Larry H. Evans of Jef-

ferson, Michael E. Evans of Mansfield, Patricia A. Evans of Hoschton, Ralph A. Evans of Braselton, Teresa L. McBrayer of Jefferson, Marilyn L. Sanford of Jacksonville, Fla., Carolyn O. Wall of Danielsville and Sharon M. Evans of Jacksonville, Fla.; sisters, Billie Camp of Tucker and Bobbie Wade of Stone Mountain; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, May 10, 2012

Mary Nell Harris

Died May 6, 2012 Mary Nell Harris, 72, of Winder, died Sunday, May 6, 2012.

Born in Winder, she was a daughter of the late James H. and Sara Sorrells Beddingfield. She was married to the late J.C. Harris. She retired from Superior Garment.

Survivors include her son, Jeff Harris of Winder; daughters, Mary Ann Peppers, Pam (David) Whiman and Denise (Terald) Givens, all of Winder; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and sister, Sue Casper of Winder.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Gilmore and the Rev. Johnny Wright officiating. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 10, 2012

Dean E. Hoch

Died May 4, 2012 Dean E. Hoch, 79, of Jefferson, died Friday, May 4, 2012.

Born in Prospect, Ohio, he was a son of the late Carl and Opal June Baumgartner Hoch. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Norine Rice Hoch. Mr. Hoch was retired from UPS, where he worked as a delivery driver and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Jefferson, and a member of the Jefferson Booster Club.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Kristy and Gary Reeser of Acworth, Denise Hoch and Jeff Marshall of Petaluma, Calif.; sister, Margene; sisters-in-law, Ruth and Marilyn; brothers, Giles and Loren; brotherin-law, Bill; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the Jefferson First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chris Laskey officiating. A gathering of friends will be held in the church fellowship hall following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Jefferson Dragons Booster Club, P.O. Box 421, Jefferson, GA 30549.

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Rebecca Sicard Shoemaker

Died April 30, 2012 Rebecca “Becky” Sicard Shoemaker, 44, of Bethlehem, died Monday, April 30, 2012, of complications of cervical cancer.

Becky, a graduate of Salem High School in Slidell, La., was born in Okinawa, Japan, on Dec. 6, 1967. She preceded in death by her infant daughter, Elizabeth Sicard, and her mom and dad, Charlotte and Joel Sicard.

Survivors include her son, William “Billy” Shoemaker III; siblings: Kenneth (Monica) Sicard of Ferdinand, Ind., Lola (Don) Rosenbaum of Warner Robins, Michael (Gabriele) Sicard of Allegan, Mich., Charlotte Sicard and Paul (Allyson) Sicard of Kennesaw, Ron (Cathy) Sicard of Marietta, Mary (Monty Adams) Sicard of Augusta, Rose (Ronny) Gerrald of Richmond Hill and Maria Clay (Joey) of Bethlehem; and stepchildren, Kayla Shoemaker and Forrest Burns of Charlotte, N.C. A mass was held Saturday, May 5, 2012, at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Winder.

Her ashes were scattered in a private celebration later that day.

Memorial contributions may be made to Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care, 3720 DaVinci Court, Suite 300, Norcross, GA 30092.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, May 10, 2012

Marjorie Wages

Died March 4, 2012 Marjorie Nell Leach Wages, 86, of Auburn, died

tion. sss Ladies are invited to the annual Mother’s Day luncheon on Saturday, May 12, at 11:30 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian. A lunch will be served in Fellowship Hall following the program. Pleasant Hill Presbyterian is at 260 Pleasant Hill Church Road in Statham.

Friday, May 4, 2012.

Born in Summerville in 1926, she was a daughter of the late Ruth McClung Leach and Joseph William Leach Sr. She grew up in Rome. She married Guy William Wages of Auburn in 1948 and they worked and raised a family in Chattanooga, Tenn., before retiring back to Auburn.

She graduated from Georgia state College for Women in Milledgeville and then in later life returned to college to earn a Master’s degree in education with a specialty in teaching reading at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Ooltewah Elementary.

In addition to her teaching career, she devoted much of her time to her community,.

She was a Cub Scout den mother for many years and she and her husband were active in the PTA at Eastdale Elementary. She was a member of Harmony Rove Methodist Church where she headed the cemetery community. She did extensive work of the Lech and Wages families of Georgia and also worked for years cataloguing detailed information from gravestones for the “Barrow County Cemetery Book.” She also taught an adult Sunday school class.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy William Wages Sr., and her brother, Joseph William Leach Jr. Survivors include her sons, James Lee Wages of Auburn, Samuel Eugene Wages and wife Debra Drakeford Wages of Levelland, Texas, and Guy William Wages Jr., and wife, Cynthia Yeager Wages of Knoxville, Tenn.; daughter, Janet Lynn Wages of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two granddaughters; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be

held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Harmony Grove Methodist Church.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 10, 2012

Nell M. Waller

Died May 8, 2012 Mrs. Nell M. Waller, 91, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Covington, following a period of declining health.

Born in Molena, she was a daughter of the late Lendon Gwyn and Willie McSwain McCard . Mrs. Waller was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson where she was very active in the Samaritans Sunday School Class. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Waller was also preceded in death by six brothers and sisters, and her husband, Charles Elmo Waller.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday May 11, 2012, at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Michael Helms and Mr. Daryl McCard officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Memorial Park.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Gail Waller of Covington and Tim and LuAnne Waller of Sandy Springs; sister, Sara McCard Johnston of Dallas; two grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and a number of other relatives.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Jefferson’s Building Fund or The Food Bank of First Baptist Church of Jefferson, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549 Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, May 10, 2012

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POLICE REPORT Jackson County Sheriff’s Office

■ A deputy was partially forced of the roadway May 3 to avoid striking a Chevy truck driven by Philip Daniel Gordon, 36, of Jefferson. The truck was in the oncoming lane along Holiday Cemetery road. Gordon was charged with reckless driving and laying drag.

■ A Jefferson resident contacted deputies when he learned his mother and stepfather had been using his Social Security number and other financial information.

The identity theft was discovered when the man attempted to open a bank account and received an alert on his Social Security number.

■ A Jackson County resident reported a theft of a Jaguar after learning the person to whom she was to sell the vehicle had provided a false name and did not work at the FBI as she claimed. The matter is civil in nature.

■ A Highway 53 resident reported the May 1-2 theft of his Bass Tracker boat from his backyard shed.

■ Deputies were called to a Malley Road residence where a verbal dispute had previously occurred. It involved someone who has outstanding warrants from Commerce Police.

■ A two-vehicle accident was reported on Old Pendergrass Road on May 2. One driver was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

The accident was investigated by the Georgia State Patrol.

■ A civil dispute was reported May 1 at a Fern Court address where an ex-wife reports her ex-husband took some of her belongings when he moved out. While he returned some items, a bedroom suite, a computer, tools and dishes have not been returned.

■ Copper was cut from the hot water tank at a Johns Way residence that had previously been hit by copper thieves.

The house belongs to Northeast Georgia Bank and an April 30 check of the property found the additional damage which had occurred since April 1.

■ Two Jackson County John Deere tractors parked at Brockton Road and Jefferson River Road lost two plastic side covers and a battery when thieves struck the tractors left overnight by Jackson County Correctional Institute crews and their supervision on April 30. This is at least the second time the units have been damaged.

■ An Athens Highway resident reported he saw two men standing beside the open door of his Chevrolet S-10 pickup on April 27. The truck owner attempted to confront the two men who got into a black Ford Ranger and left the area. The owner reported damage to his steering wheel, turn signal switch and ignition switch. Damage was estimated at $700.

He recovered a hammer and pocket knife left behind by the suspects.

■ A Jefferson resident reported an unauthorized $125 charge made to her debit card to a California company. The financial transaction card fraud case was reported on April 26.

■ A neighbor dispute which was domestic in nature was reported April 27 at an Addison Lane location in Hoschton.

■ A concerned person reported an underfed dog belonging to a neighbor keeps coming onto his property and the responding deputy provided a report to animal

control that there was inadequate food, water and shelter for animals on the property.

■ A license plate on a van rather than the Dodge Ram pickup it was registered to catch the attention of a deputy on patrol April 28 on Highway 129. Another vehicle, a Ford Ranger driven by the van driver’s wife, also stopped when the van was stopped.

The Ranger driver’s license was suspended and there were warrants for her from Commerce Police so she was taken into custody. Citations were also issued for the cancelled van registration and the license plate switch.

■ A driver reported a dog on Old Swimming Pool Road had no water and could not escape the sun for lack of shelter. The dog did have water and the owner said she would address the lack of shelter.

Braselton Police ■ On April 30 at approximately 12:55 p.m., a Braselton unit responded to Highway 211 at Golf Club Drive to assist a Barrow County Med Unit with a vehicle that needed to be towed.

An off-duty Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Deputy had stopped to assist a driver that appeared to be having a medical problem. The med unit was on the scene and had the patient in the ambulance.

■ A 9-year-old was reported missing April 30 at 6 p.m. by his mother who said the student had been dropped off by the school bus before 3 p.m. The youth was located down the street at a friend’s house.

■ A May 1 report of

felony theft by conversion was filed from an 2229 Independence Lane location. The owner of ALC Lending reported $27,000 has been taken from an escrow-styled account of Trinbago Transportation. A suspect originally denied any knowledge of the missing funds. An effort was made to negotiate return of the money. The matter may be civil in nature but will be turned over to investigators.

■ Complaints of the strong smell of marijuana coming from a room at the Holiday Inn Express on Ga. 211 brought police to the scene on May 2. Officers could easily locate the room by the odor from the room and guests in the lobby confirmed Room 111 was correct.

An initial knock at the door got no response but the second knock was followed by a man’s voice asking who was there. After the responded “police,” the officers heard a woman say to wait as she was undressed and a toilet flushed. When the door was finally opened, the efforts to flush the marijuana had not been successful. The toilet was clogged with several bags of marijuana which were retrieved. Two other bags of marijuana were found under the mattress of the bed.

Janard Montez Pope, 30, of Winder Ceria Shard Love, 22, of Winder, were taken into custody on felony marijuana charges. Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of more than an ounce of marijuana and tampering with evidence charges were filed against the pair.

While Pope said they were dropped off at the

hotel, a set of keys to a Toyota were located and a 1997 Toyota Four Runner registered to his address was located on the property and towed.

Also seized was $600 from Pope’s possession.

■ La Hacienda in Old Towne shopping center was burglarized May 4. Someone moved a ceiling tile in the kitchen area and moved a ceiling tile in the office to gain access to the alarm system. Its wires had been cut and the battery removed. Police do not think the ceiling was strong enough for a burglar to crawl between the two places but a ladder may have been used to access the security system.

Missing from the safe was $3,000, and $250 was removed from the cash register. A candy machine had also been broken into.

■ Braselton Officer David Bohannon heard skidding tires and a crash while he wrapped up a traffic stop May 6 around 3 a.m. In the area of Highway 124 and Zion Church Road, he found a silver BMW 330 that had crashed in the area of Zion Church Cemetery.

The car crashed through two DOT street signs.

He stopped an individual hiding behind the cemetery sign and the individual fled on foot through the cemetery.

A short time later, the individual was found hiding along the wood line between the cemetery and I-85. He was placed under arrest for failure to notify owner after striking a fixed object and disorderly conduct.

The man had a strong odor of alcoholic beverages coming from his person so a charge was changed to disorderly under the influence. The

wrecked car’s registration was to Anthony Hall, who had the BMW key and a bag or marijuana in his pocket, although he said he was just sleeping in the woods.

He was charged with possession of less than an ounce of marijuana.

Hall said he wasn’t the driver but declined to name his friend who was behind the wheel.

He was charged with DUI alcohol and failure to maintain lane and taken to the Gwinnett County Jail.

Jefferson Police ■ One of the dogs in a pack which killed several goats around Jefferson Academy was shot last week and, according to Jefferson Police Chief Joe Wirthman, the other dogs have not been seen since.

■ K-9 Bosco’s reaction to a pickup truck stopped May 3 on Interstate 85 at mile marker 137 prompted police to have the vehicle towed for further search for hidden compartments that could contact narcotics.

The driver was charged with driving while unlicensed.

■ A Cheatum Bluff resident contacted police May 3 when unauthorized persons were in a vehicle leaving his driveway. It appeared the driver was under the influence.

■ A vehicle with too dark window tint was stopped on Interstate 85 at mile marker 137 on May 3. The car, which did not immediately stop for police, emitted the odor of burnt marijuana and the driver and passengers admitted they had been smoking marijuana prior to the stop. The driver gave police two false names before giv-

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ing his real name. The man had no license and was wanted on warrants from Henry County.

Bryan Dior Goggins, 26, of Stockbridge, was taken into custody.

■ A criminal trespass was issued at a Hamilton Drive location May 2 after a young mother asked for milk for her baby and then arrived several hours later with the baby’s father “smelling like weed.” The family was upset the parents had the baby out late while they were doing drugs. Neither was a licensed driver so someone was called to come and up them and their vehicle up at the location.

■ A driver taken into custody for a taillight violation and driving on a suspended license was released into the custody of a lieutenant on May 3.

■ A complaint of an unsafe driver was reported May 6 and a driver was taken into custody after failing a roadside sobriety test. The man said he was unable to drink alcohol because of past surgeries, however, he was unsteady on his feet and perhaps under the influence of drugs or a toxic vapor. He was unsafe to drive and was taken to jail.

■ An employee of Tiger Direct reported his exgirlfriend was attempting to harass him at work.

■ A 14-year-old who left Byron with her 20-yearold boyfriend was located May 5 in Jefferson and returned to the custody of family. Because of allegations of sexual abuse a year earlier, one of the family members was not permitted to ride back with the 14-yearold. An investigation into those allegations are to be conducted.

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Forecasting weather is still up in the air One of my first jobs was shining shoes in a barbershop. The going rate was 25 cents a pair. I was convinced I was going to be rather busy and purchased a change machine that mounted on my belt. I was only 12 or 13 years old and the change thing was pretty big.

My only rent was sweeping up hair under the barber chairs. Mr. Aub McClain cautioned me not to sweep under the feet of customers in the chair because it would bring bad luck.

A coin-operated machine with electric shoe buffers eventually replaced me. To the best of my knowledge, the machine could not sweep up hair.

There was a regular crowd of men who would come in and chat about the news of the day. Some customers would bring a newspaper and comment on what was in that day’s edition.

It never failed that at some point the conversation would roll around to the weather. Everyone wanted to weigh in with data from their back porch, or wherever the thermometer was located.

“It was 17 at my house this morning,” one fellow would say, only to be topped by a 16 reading by another.

If it had rained, the same scenario played out from rain gauges.

If the conversation rolled around to the forecast, it would be a contest between “The Old Farmers Almanac” and the TV weathermen. That usually came down to Johnny Beckman, who was on Channel 2 and Guy Sharpe, who was on Channel 5.

Both men had their detractors.

“Guy Sharpe said it’s going to rain tomorrow,” someone would say. “Ah, he’s never right,” another would shoot back.

Bear in mind, this was in the era before Super Doppler HD Pinpoint Lightning

Harris Blackwood Tracker Radar. Forecasts were drawn with felt-tipped markers and were based on maps that came over on a wire service machine.

I went back and looked at the long range forecast issued prior to the beginning of the most recent winter.

The headline was “Another Brutal One.” That just didn’t happen.

Peter Thomson is a friend of mine from New Hampshire who has a bunch of maple trees that generally produce fine syrup.

I’ve heard Peter talking about being up to his backside in snow when it is time to tap the trees. This year, he told me they were wearing shorts. Maple trees only produce sap until they bloom. That was only days after the taps were set. The bottom line is the production will be down.

It finally snowed up there about two weeks ago.

Everybody has an explanation ranging from something unusual in the tropics to the much-debated global warming.

All I know is that my big coat, which I wore about half the days in the winter of 2011, stayed in the closet most of this year.

The warmer weather has yielded a good harvest of Vidalia onions and strawberries this spring. The peach growers are predicting that they’ll have a bumper crop and it could come in a little early.

I haven’t heard the long range forecast for summer, but if they say it’s going to be extra hot, you might want to keep a sweater nearby.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

Forecasts were drawn with felt-tipped markers and were based on maps that came over on a wire service machine.

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Dixie Dew has some BIG news It’s me. Dixie Dew, again.

Y’all who read this column regularly know that I am Ronda’s adorable and svelte (though she writes differently) dachshund.

This is the third time I’ve guest-written this column, but since it’s Mother’s Day, I’m giving her the day off.

This is my gift to Mama.

She’s been working on a tight deadline for a new book so she’s earned a rest.

I have another reason, too. It’s probably a bit selfish but let’s face it — it’s a dog-eat-dog world out there so a dog’s gotta take care of herself.

Do you remember that I’ve been working on my memoirs? After years of watching my mama write books, I figured it couldn’t be all that hard. She seems to have a lot of fun doing it — most days — and, let’s face it: All she does is tell stories. The same kind of stories that she tells when she’s sitting at the Sunday dinner table is what she puts on paper. How difficult could that be?

I need some money. I’ve got a couple of problems that only money is gonna fix. I need a cook who will grocery shop and feed me better than Mama does.

Our vet, Dr. Jane, insists that I eat more green beans, apples and carrots. I’m starving to death!

Ronda Rich Where is my Gravy Train?

Then, there’s that blasted cat, Mississippi, who seems to think she’s in control around here. How can an outside cat be in charge?

Everyone knows that the dog that lives in the house is in charge.

Despite my best efforts, I can’t catch her. Though it’s painful to admit it, she outsmarts me. She hides behind trees and watches while I try to track her down. The moment the trail leads to her, she’s gone to the woods and up a tree.

I need to hire someone to take care of this. I’m fighting for my own survival.

There are a couple of publishers interested in my autobiography. I’ve seen a lot of the world in my 11 years. But they tell me they need inside information about Mama so that the book will sell. Well, wait till you hear this big news.

My mama got married!

Yep, I know she hasn’t told y’all so here I am to prove how valuable I can be as a writer and distribu-

tor of Ronda Rich information. It’s been about a month now. She sneaked off — but she did take me so I’m here to vouch for the gospel of this truth — to Sea Island and got married in the pretty little chapel at the Cloister.

As an aside: I’m kinda a spokes-dog for the Cloister.

It’s my favorite place to visit. They treat me like royalty there. I have even sat in the same chairs President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair sat in during the G-8 conference there several years ago. I’m a big deal at the Cloister.

But being a spokes-dog for them doesn’t pay (though they do give me treats) so I’m having to write this book.

Anyway, all these years, it’s been just me and Mama.

Then, she ups and marries this television producer from Hollywood. He hates for people to mention that he’s from Hollywood but I’m here to tell the truth.

His name is John but Mama calls him Tink so the rest of us do, too. He’s been a big interruption in my life but I have to admit: I like him a lot. As humans go, he’s cute and funny but the main thing is that he’s really sweet to me. He does, though, argue against me having any French fries so I can see that becoming an

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Ronda and her new husband, John Tinker, pose after their wedding in St. Simons. So far, Dixie Dew approves of the new member of the family. issue between us down the road.

I’ll worry about that later. Right now, I’ve got a bigger problem.

Where is he going to sleep?

Ronda Rich is the Gainesville-based author of several books, including the forthcoming “There’s A Better Day A-Comin’.”

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

Planes, kids and famous last words I was just about to order plane tickets for my entire family online when I remembered.

I recalled the last time we traveled by plane. It was nine years ago. We only had two children at the time (now we have three).

My thinking at the time was: I had tried taking long trips with the family via car. That didn’t work out too well – screaming kids, screaming parents, “Daddy, I’ve got to tee-tee,” yadda, yadda, yadda.

“Well, then, let’s fly this time,” I told my wife of plans for our tribe to attend a wedding in Northwest Arkansas. “It will only take a few hours by plane.

What can happen in a few hours?”

The trip out there was wonderful. Our (then) 4-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son slept most of the way, then played cheerfully with the toys we brought them – complete and utter angels. Other passengers on the plane were congratulating us, asking us for parenting advice. I signed a couple of autographs – “Dear Sid: One day, with God’s grace and my parenting tips, your children will behave like mine” – I inscribed.

About two hours before we were to depart to go

Len Robbins home, a thought passed through my mind – maybe we should put our kids down for a nap. Nah, I reasoned, they’ll sleep on the plane, just like they did last time.

Well, they didn’t sleep on the plane. And they also kept everyone else on the plane from sleeping.

I should have known the trip home wasn’t going to go too well when my wife fell gravely ill right before takeoff. We never really figured out what she had; her symptoms included a headache, a fever, a roaring sound coming from her stomach, fatigue, dizziness, clammy palms and a transparent, purplish glow.

Maybe she saw it coming.

A healthy Mom, or a drill sergeant, wouldn’t have helped in corralling our tired, yet wired, youngsters on this flight. They cried.

They wept. They whined.

They moaned.

I tried everything. I gave my son his pacifier. He threw it under the seat. I attempted to reach under

the seat to retrieve it. He unhinged the tray on my head.

I tried to read him a book. He grabbed it, acted like he was interested, then threw it down the aisle. I gave him every one of his toys we brought in our 108pound carry-on bag. One by one, he played with them just long enough for me to exhale, then threw them down the aisle.

I gave him some crackers. He put them in his mouth, chewed them a little, then spit them into his hand and threw his cud down the aisle. A nice lady – or perhaps just one tired of listening to our cacophony – offered him a lollipop. He gleefully took it, sucked on it for two minutes, then threw it into her hair.

My daughter wasn’t much better. She wanted the window seat. She wanted the aisle seat. She didn’t want an apple juice.

She wanted a popsicle. Everyone on the plane memorized her crying mantra – “All I want is a popsicle, Daddy.”

We tried every seating combination we could think of: Mom-daughter in 2A, 2B, Dad-son in 2C, 2D; Momson in 2A, 2B, Dad-daughter in 2C, 2D; Dad-Mom in 2A, 2B; son-daughter in 2C,

2D; Mom hiding under a blanket in 2A, Dad sobbing in the bathroom with the door locked, daughter in 14C with the sleeping bald man, son in the overhead compartment above 5B. To no avail.

Apparently, in addition to the blood sample you have to give to board an airplane post-911, they also have new regulations about disciplining your children in a plane’s bathroom. It is frowned upon, I was told repeatedly by our stewardess, whose name was Rodney.

We finally landed and got off the plane. I think I heard a smattering of applause behind us.

As if on cue, the second I loaded up the car for our drive home, I get in the driver’s seat and look around. I’m the only one awake.

The dummy asked, “What can happen in a few hours?”

Famous last words. Some other famous last words: “History won’t repeat itself.”

You won’t hear me uttering those. I expect it.

Len Robbins is editor and publisher of the Clinch County News in Homerville. His column appers weekly.

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Cinco de Mayo SMILES

It was all smiles for Cinco de Mayo as Wilson Orthdontics hosted an open house celebration at the new Flowery Branch office which attracted many children and their parents to enjoy Mexican food catered by Cabo’s, music from an authentic Mariachi Band, a magician, inflatables of all descriptions, pony rides, face painting and a chance to design their own set of braces was enjoyed outside. Snow cones and ice cream sundaes were served up. Raffles for held for free braces/Invisalign and guests could step inside the state-of-the-art office building which includes a movie theatre. Dr. Ron Wilson, his wife Bonnie-Lynne, who is practice coordinator, and The Wilson Orthodontic Team joined with Mickey Mouse and the Big Tooth to welcome guests. Learn more about the new orthodontics practice by visiting www.wilsonbraces.com See more at ClickThePaper.com

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high school golf — 5-A state championship

Scoring error costs Mill Creek boys state title From staff reports EVANS — Milton High left the metro Augusta area as the Class AAAAA state champions in boys’ golf, but Mill Creek was the best team on the course at Champions Retreat Golf Club Monday.

A scoring error cost the Hawks the state title as a clerical error on the scorecard disqualified a team-low 71 from Dylan Pence, forcing Mill Creek to count Brian Kim’s 83. The error bumped the Hawks from first to sixth with a total score of 310, giving Milton (302) a sweep on the day as its

girls’ team also took home a state title.

Pence inadvertently signed for a 70 when he shot 71. The junior put his team in position to take the championship with the low score if the clerical error wasn’t made. Teammate Taylor Martin had the next lowest score with a 73, while Emerson Newsome (75) and Hyun Choi (79) also had good rounds.

Mill Creek entered the state tournament as the Region 7-AAAAA champions and graduate standout Newsome, who will play collegiately for the University of Cincinnati.

MCHS girls finish fifth at state AUGUSTA — Katie Plummer shot a team low 75 for the Lady Hawks at West Lake Country Club Monday to help her team to a fifth-place finish in the Class AAAAA state tournament.

Plummer’s score was good enough for sixth-place overall as an individual, as the junior was coming off a low-medalist performance at the Region 7-AAAAA championship two weeks ago. Teammate Garnett Glaser shot 90, giving Mill Creek a team score of 165.

Colquitt County compiled a 163 to take fourth, while Tift County (154) and Cherokee (153) finished third and second, respectively.

The Milton girls’ team took home the state title with a 142 as Rachel Dai shot a tournament low 3-under 69 and teammate Kayla Jones shot 73.

This marks the second straight year that Mill Creek placed fifth at the state tournament. The Lady Hawks return both Glaser and Plummer, along with rising junior Ari Roberts, who pulled out of region and missed state with a back injury.

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high school track & field

Mill Creek looks for strong finish at Georgia Olympics

By MATT MAUNEY mmauney@clickthepaper.com JEFFERSON — It’s always tough to tell how a team will stack up and how the points might fall when high school state track championships come around, but Mill Creek has to feel good about their chances for a top three finish.

Mill Creek has 11 total entries (nine individual and two relay teams) in this week’s boys’ state championship meet, otherwise known as the Georgia Olympics. That number ties McEachern for the second most entries and trails only Brookwood, which has 13 entries.

“We want to get as many to score as we possibly can,” said MCHS head coach Rik Moore. “We want to have good performances and score and then go from there.

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Competitors drift around the track at Road Atlanta during the Formula Drift Series event last year. Japan’s Daijiro Yoshihara has taken first for the last two years at the Braselton track.

Formula drifting event returns to Road Atlanta this weekend From staff reports On most weekends at Road Atlanta, the 2.54-mile, 12-turn track nestled in Braselton is filled with four-wheeled or two-wheeled vehicles racing at high speeds.

This weekend, however, focus will be on both the speed and the style in which cars navigate the road course, as the Formula Drift Series returns to Road Atlanta.

Road Atlanta opened in 1970 and was home of the inaugural Formula Drift event back in 2004.

Utilizing Turns 10A and 10B of the road course, cars slide sideways through the

turns and then hit the loop before the Suzuki bridge and back towards Turns 10B, 10A and then ends dramatically by drifting uphill on an incline.

Road Atlanta will serve as the second venue in the three race series. Round two, deemed the Road to the Championship, will be spread between two days of drifting action.

Drivers are tested on the fast entry and tight turns of the road course and will have to prove that they have what it takes to reach the podium.

Japan’s Daijiro Yoshihara has taken first for the last two years at Drift Atlanta.

Formula Drift Atlanta What: Drifting is a high-skill, highpowered motor sport that calls for drivers to control a car while it slides sideways at high speeds through a marked course.

Where: Road Atlanta; 5300 Winder Hwy, Braselton When: Friday and Saturday Tickets: $25-30 Web: For more info, an event schedule and to purchase tickets, visit RoadAtlanta.com.

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Mill Creek senior Trevor Joyce will be going for state titles in the discus (above) and shot put this week.

high school baseball — state playoffs 1st round

Mill Creek gets past Shiloh in three

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early, giving the Hawks a 6-0 lead in the first after starting pitcher Chase Waters couldn’t locate the strike zone. Waters walked the first four Mill Creek batters, throwing only three total strikes and giving the Hawks a 1-0 lead before being replaced by Kahlil Gilchrist.

The Generals’ defense committed two errors in the inning, allowing a run to score on each. Tad Newman picked up an RBI on a 6-4 groundout followed by an RBI double from Tyler Boldt and an RBI from Ben Crowder on a squeeze play to score the sixth run of the inning.

Boldt’s double was the only hit for Mill

Creek in the inning.

Shiloh didn’t roll over, however, as the Generals battled back throughout the game, cutting the lead down to one in the sixth but could never tie or take the lead.

“I knew that they weren’t going to quit,” said Mill Creek head coach Doug Jones of Shiloh. “To their credit they battled back and gave us absolutely everything we wanted and more and we’re very fortunate to be advancing.”

After getting nothing going in the first, the Generals put up four runs in

Cody Pugh (17) prepares to deliver a pitch to a Shiloh batter Friday in Game 1 of the three-game series with the Generals.

HOSCHTON — It wasn’t the cleanest baseball game ever played, but Mill Creek did what was needed to come out on the winning end of a 8-6 Game 3 Saturday to take the series and advance in the 5-A state playoffs.

The Hawks split the first two games with Shiloh Friday to force the Game 3. They hosted East Coweta Wednesday in the Sweet 16. Check ClickThePaper. com for coverage of that series.

Shiloh looked to be in for a long day

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Jackson County downs higher seed

Both Mill Creek teams advance

JHS boys lose close match to Decatur

Jackson County kept its historic season going with a 2-1 win over No. 1 seed Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe Friday in the first round of the Class AA state playoffs.

The Lady Panthers, the No. 4 seed from Region 8-AA, traveled down to Pierce County Wednesday in a Sweet 16 match-up. Pierce County beat Thomasville 5-2 last week. The Lady Panthers are 13-6 this season after making the state playoffs for the first time in school history. Jefferson High, which also made state for the first time, lost to River Ridge 7-2 Friday.

The Mill Creek boys’ soccer team made history last week by beating Central Gwinnett 3-1 in the first round of the Class 5-A state playoffs. It was the first state playoff win in program history for Mill Creek. The Hawks made the state playoffs for the first time last season, but lost in the first round to Walton. The Lady Hawks knocked off No. 1 seed Parkview last week with Megan Hatfield scoring the game’s only goal. The boys faced East Coweta Wednesday while the girls faced Newnan. Check ClickThePaper.com for updates.

Jefferson’s No. 1 singles player Zach Bost recorded the Dragons’ only win (6-0, 6-1) last week in the second round of the state tournament against Decatur.

Jefferson’s No. 2 singles player Gage Thompson went up 4-1 in the first set but ended up losing the set 7-5 before dropping the match in the second set 6-3. The No. 2 doubles team of Brandon Clabo and Austin Pratt won their first set 6-1 before falling in the next two 2-6 and 4-6. The Dragons will lose Bost, an Appalachian State commit, along with Clabo and Pratt.

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Joyce going for shot put, discus titles A key for the Hawks will be how they perform in the field events Thursday in Jefferson. Senior Trevor Joyce has ranked in the top part of the state in both shot put and discus all season and he will look to take home top finishes in both come Thursday.

“Obviously, I would like to win shot,” Joyce said. “I’ve been keeping track of where I stand with my competition and I feel confident that if I can throw 53 (feet), I can get it.”

This will be the second time Joyce will compete in the shot at state, an advantage according to throwing coach Josh Lovelady.

“The biggest thing is being there for a second year. It’s a very nervous thing and I think for him to have the experience of being there and being in that situation last year is a big advantage,” Lovelady said.

“We’re just focusing on having him make good throws and we’ll see where that lands him at the end of the day.”

Joyce placed third in the event last year and has increased his distance by about three feet since that 49-07 throw.

This will mark the first time Joyce will compete in the discus at the state meet after graduates Dre Spearman and Tyler Cierski competed in the event for the Hawks a year ago. Joyce has a personal record of 152-8 feet, which ranks him fourth in the state going into Thursday.

The Hawks can also get some quality points from pole vaulter Christian Wilson and long jumper Jacorey Lewis.

“Being up in the standings after the first day will be a big thing for us moving into prelims Friday,” Moore said.

Mill Creek will look to qualify as many runners as possible Friday in order to be in

position to score points in the finals.

Michael Cheeks (400), Zac Davis (400), Jordan Marshall (200), Eric Westog (3200) and Tyler Woodrome (800) will all have that chance.

“We didn’t qualify in the 100, so that hurt us a little bit, and the other sectional had some really good times in the events we qualified in, so it’s going to take some really good performances from everybody to get to the finals and the awards stand,” Moore said.

The Hawks will also have a 4x100 and a 4x400 team vying for a spot in the finals.

The 2012 Georgia Olympics will be held at Jefferson High School’s Memorial Stadium totally through Saturday, with competition beginning at noon each day.

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Coosa eliminates Jefferson from state playoffs

Zach Bost turns focus to college career

Errors plague JHS in first, give up 6-0 lead in Game 2 From staff reports ROME — Jefferson compiled 15 hits and 12 runs in the two games against Coosa High last Friday in the first round of the Class AA state playoffs, but it wasn’t enough to hold off the high-powered offense of the Eagles.

Coosa took Game 1 9-6 and followed that with an 8-6 win in Game 2 to take the series and advance to the Sweet 16.

Errors plagued Jefferson in Game 1, as the Dragons committed five, three of which occurred in the second inning allowing Coosa to take a 6-0 lead.

Coosa extended its lead to seven in the third, but Jefferson battled back, scoring two runs each in the fourth, fifth and sixth.

Jefferson committed another costly error in the fifth that allowed another run to score and the Eagles picked up another insurance run in the sixth.

Max Ford started Game 1 on the mound for Jefferson

and picked up the loss after allowing two earned runs on four hits in just 1.3 innings. Jacob Page did a solid job in relief, pitching 4.6 innings and allowing two earned runs on four hits, but the errors were too much to overcome.

Each team only committed one error in Game 2, as Jefferson jumped out to a 6-0 lead, five of which came in the second when Ford and Andrew Bartek picked up RBIs. Coosa cut the lead in half in the third, before tying things up in the fifth.

After a scoreless sixth, the Eagles — serving as the away team for Game 2 — broke the tie with two runs in the seventh on RBIs from Seth Broome and Evan Osborne.

Kyle Peals held on for his complete game win by retiring the top of Jefferson’s lineup in order.

Jefferson ends the year 14-13 overall and 10-8 in Region 8B-AA.

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Mosley closed out final two innings the second with a 2-RBI double from B.J. Armstead and an RBI single from Marcus McCorkle, who was caught in a pickle trying to advance to second. McCorkle was tagged out, but another run was allowed on the exchange.

Shiloh’s other two runs came in the fourth and fifth on an RBI double from Chad Smith and on a balk, allowing Kyle Lewis to score. Balks became a large factor in the game, with Mill Creek committing three and Shiloh committing two.

Holding onto a 7-6 lead in the sixth, Mill Creek added an insurance run when Boldt’s single drove in Newman, who was hit by a pitch. Relief pitcher Logan Mosley, who took the mound in the sixth for Kevin Kirk, pitched the final two innings, holding on to the slim lead created by the Hawks.

“I’m very proud of what Logan was able to do on the mound in those final two innings,” Jones said.

The two teams combined for seven walks, five balks, four errors and three hit-by-pitches in the ballgame.

“It was a typical Game 3. People get down and it gets tight a little bit with people getting nervous, but fortunately for us, we got a lot of free passes in the first inning and took advantage of that,” Jones said. “We’re just excited to be advancing and at the end of the day, that’s all that really matters.”

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Jefferson’s Zach Bost poses with parents Zeb and Kim Bost, Jefferson High tennis coach Michael Paul and Bost’s personal coach Murphy Payne last week at a signing ceremony at Jefferson High School.

By MATT MAUNEY mmauney@clickthepaper.com The decision was made months ago, but with the high school season over and the college commitment celebrations coming to a close, Zach Bost can now focus on the next step — preparing to begin his college career.

Bost gathered with coaches, family and friends Thursday to celebrate his signing and commitment to Appalachian State University for a tennis scholarship.

Bost committed to ASU more than four months ago, but has been keeping busy in the meantime on the United States Tennis Association (USTA) 18 and under circuit and with his senior season of High School, where he was a fouryear standout with Jefferson High.

A four-star rated player by TennisRecruiting.net, Bost is looking to continuing his playing career at the

next level.

“I plan to practice a lot more and get ready for the team, playing in tournaments and things like that,” he said.

Bost is known for his powerful serve, which is already well above 100 mph, but according to his personal tennis coach Murphy Payne, Bost has potential to increase it to around 135 mph.

“His serve has improved a lot over the past few years and if he keeps working at it, it should continue to get better,” said Payne, a former player at Florida State that now runs the Payne Tennis Academy.

Bost has worked with Payne exclusively over the past two years, leaving school early to be able to get over to Norcross – and now to the St. Ives Country Club in Johns Creek – to practice for roughly six hours a day.

“He has an hour drive to me and then we work him extremely hard and then

we’re all worried to make sure that he can drive home safe because with a twohour commute for a kid that wakes up early and leaves school early to come practice for six hours is a full day,” Payne said.

“By the time he gets back here it’s around 8:45 and then he has to do some homework and then get some sleep to do it all again the next day.”

With an intense schedule like that, making the adjustment to the college practice regimen shouldn’t be too difficult for Bost. Neither will some of the competition he will face playing for ASU, having faced a lot of the top talent from around the south already on the junior circuit.

“It will be an adjustment, but not as much as some athletes have in other sports,” Bost explained.

When it comes to things he wants to work on this off-season, improving his overall athleticism is the top priority for Bost.

“I want to improve my fitness and my speed on the court,” he said. “Other than that, I should be good to go.”

Payne also pointed out that his work ethic, which he said has always been strong in Bost, will have to continue to be one of his best attributes.

“That’s the biggest thing when it comes to college,” Payne said. “His parents won’t be there to push him.

It will just be on him and his college coach.”

Bost said that after speaking with coaches at ASU, he is confident that he could find himself in one of the top spots of the lineup as a freshman, both in singles and doubles roles. After a long summer of practicing and preparing, Bost plans to qualify and do well in a national tournament held annually in Kalamazoo, Mich., every August.

When it comes to longer-term plans, Bost said that he hasn’t given much thought of pursuing a pro career after college, although Payne said that with the proper dedication and work ethic, he could see him making a living out of playing on a pro tour.

“It just depends on how I do at college, so we’ll see,” he said.

High school track — girls state championships

Mill Creek’s George takes fourth in 400 From staff reports ALBANY — The Mill Creek girls’ track team got a second and fourthplace finish from standout Malayshia George over the weekend at the 5-A state meet in Albany.

George took fourth in the 400 with a time of 54.4 seconds behind Peachtree Ridge’s Sonikqua Walkers (54.34) and Grayson’s Aliyah Abrams (54.08).

Felicia Brown from M.L. King took first in the event with a time of 53.98 seconds.

George’s fourth-place showing in the 400 followed a second place finish in the high jump Friday. George jumped 5-04 feet to in the finals for a four-way tie at the top, but finished in second by reaching the height on fewer attempts.

Mountain View’s Alexandria Johnson took first in the event.

Quen Moore placed in the pole vault for the Lady Hawks, coming in seventh with a vault of 8-06. Her younger sister, Larsen, missed the top eight with a 12th-place finish with a vault of 8 feet even.

Mill Creek had two athletes qualify for throwing events, but neither were able to break into the top eight to score for their team. Dami Agboola finished 11th in the shot put with a throw of 3509, while Kelsey Gray also finished 11th in the discus with a throw of 102-06.

As a team Mill Creek finished in 13th with 17 points, just behind Marietta High School (18) and in front of Roswell (16). Walton High won the 5-A title with 48 points.

Jefferson gets placers in field, distance events ALBANY — Reese Bowles took fifth-place in the 3200-meter run at the Class AA state track meet in Albany over the weekend.

Bowles’ time of 12:10.9 barley missed the top four, with North Oconee’s Dorie Faber taking fourth with a 12:09.67.

Rebecca Stoudenmire took seventh in the pole vault with her vault of 8-06 feet, earning her team two points.

Sasha Parker finished 13th in the 3200 with a time of 13:25.79.

Abby Carson just missed scoring her team points in the pole vault, finishing ninth with a vault of 7-06.

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E-vent to Remember raises $16,000 for eBooks Tunes, tastes and auctions highlight Friends of the Library’s elegant affair

By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com More than 220 tickets were sold for the Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library’s E-vent to Remember held May 2. Hundreds dressed in elegant casual swarmed the BraseltonStover House to support the Piedmont Regional Library System’s Ebook Program.

PRLS Director Beth McIntyre thanked those in attendance, stating that the small collection of 418 eBooks had in three short months experienced 13,536 patrons and 1,934 checkouts.

With 97.8 percent of the collection having been checked out, McIntyre added, “We’ve received many positive comments and emails regarding eBooks. People are excited about this service. We are bringing many patrons back to the public library. We are offering 24-hour, 7-day-aweek service in a way that we’ve never been able to before.”

McIntyre closed with a quote from a patron that she recently received. “I have been using a neighboring library’s eBook system but I really prefer your format and even though your inventory is much less, the choices are more appealing. Being vision impaired and not able to be out driving like I used to, eBooks are just a blessing to me.”

This program continues to open doors and opportunities for patrons.

Featuring a buffet-style dinner and dessert bar, those in attendance raved about the food provided by A BoKay by JoAnn. Perhaps

the most enjoyed was the mashed potato martini bar including butter, sour cream, bacon, cheese, shrimp and chives for garnish.

Throughout the night, bids were put in for silent auction prizes and Melvin Banks, entertainer, delivered raffle ticket prizes to many different tables. Theresa Kenerly opened up the floor for a live auction with bids for a week stay in Aruba, weekend in St. Simons, race car experience at Road Atlanta, a watercolor painting of the Braselton-West Jackson Library and more.

The Friends were successful in raising more than $16,000 for eBooks, an amount that will greatly increase the repertoire offered by the library system.

At the conclusion of the night, Al Wilson took home the Kindle Fire, a giveaway for the special evening.

Out of the Braselton-Stove House doors went smiling faces, all proud to know that more eBook titles will be available to patrons of the Piedmont Regional Library System.

Photos by Ramona Grace Evans See more at ClickThePaper.com

2012 Run for Williams boosts awareness of syndrome On Sunday, May 6, Crow’s it can be difficult to find others with Lake in Jefferson was buzzing this condition, so that is why events with friends, family, games, and gatherings are held throughout music, love and support for a the year like the Race for Williams rare genetic condition called Syndrome.

Williams Syndrome.

Marisa Elrod of Jefferson is a Williams Syndrome affects 1 mother to a gorgeous 4-year-old in 10,000 people worldwide and named Avery. The Elrods’ first an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 discovered that Avery had Wilpeople in the United States. The liams Syndrome in January 2010. symptoms include characterisIt was difficult news to hear, but tic facial appearances (small, they remained positive and were Farah upturned nose, long upper lip, motivated to give Avery the best life Bohannon wide mouth, full lips, small chin possible. They got plugged in with Columnist and puffiness around the eyes), the Williams Syndrome Association heart and blood vessel proband eventually decided to host the lems, overly friendly and excessively social Race for Williams event held in Jefferson. personalities and developmental delays, to “We wanted to raise awareness about Wilname a few. Williams Syndrome is rare, so liams Syndrome in the community Avery is going to grow up in. That’s when it started to grow and we were meeting other families that were dealing with the same issues we were,” Marisa said.

The second annual Race for Williams took place on Sunday, May 6, with an amazing turnout. It was a family-friendly event that included a bounce house, fair hair, face painting, cornhole, the Jefferson Fire Department’s dunk tank, concessions and fun music. People with and without Williams Syndrome enjoyed the activities and fellowship. There was a family-friendly 1-mile walk around Crow’s Lake that was enjoyable for everyone – there was constant cheering, laughing and socializing as everyone crossed the finish line. Afterwards, there was a 5K trail run for the avid runners.

Marisa explained that the best part of Columnist and photographer Farah Bohannon said, “My favorite moment was the day occurs after the races. There was when three kids randomly approached an awards ceremony for those with Williams Syndrome and they each were able me and started talking to me. They to get on stage and thank everybody. It’s an were so joyful and happy and it abso- emotional moment for everyone because lutely made my day. Joey, Callie and there are several people with Williams SynNathan kept shaking my hand and high drome who are meeting others like them for the first time. Everyone is full of smiles, fiving me. I love how social they are.”

hugs and high fives! It is a great way to get everyone together and make friends with one another! Marisa was amazed that there are three people, including Avery, with Williams Syndrome in Jackson County alone.

This is not simply a race to raise money for something. It is also a family festival for everyone to enjoy. It is a way to raise awareness about Williams Syndrome and to celebrate these amazing individuals. This event is open to anyone — if you’re a runner, walker, friend, family or volunteer, the people with Williams Syndrome truly appreciate the support. People with this rare condition are truly amazing —they have to deal with long lists of medical problems and developmental delays, but they always keep their wonderful personalities.

For more information, visit www.williams-syndrome.org.

Farah Bohannon is a freelance writer living in Winder. She loves to utilize her writing and marketing skills with inspiring stories. Reach her at farah.bohannon@

For Jimbo Elrod and his wife Marisa, their daughter Avery is the inspiration for promoting awareness of Williams Syndrome through events like the second annual Run for Williams. Crowds cheered on the runners May 6.

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Owsley Jerome Tanner attains Eagle Scout rank For The Paper Owsley Jerome Tanner, a sophomore at Jackson County Comprehensive High School, was recently honored for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout at an Eagle Court of Honor and reception held at Hoschton United Methodist Church.

This is the centennial year for Eagle Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America.

Owsley began his Scouting career as a Tiger Cub Scout in Pack 146 in Braselton, where he went through the ranks to achieve Webelo Cub Scout and the Arrow of Light. He joined Boy Scout Troop 210 of Talmo in the Chattahoochee District of the Northeast Georgia Coun-

cil in 2007. He achieved the rank of Eagle under the leadership of Scoutmasters John Propes and Guy Wilson.

He has recently joined Troop 282 in Hoschton and plans to serve as a mentor to younger Scouts under the leadership of Scoutmaster, the Rev. Louis Ortiz.

Owsley has earned 37 merit badges and completed his Eagle leadership service project for the community through the Jackson County Recreation and Parks Department.

He led Troop 210 to build and install bluebird and wood duck houses in Sells Mill Park and Bear Creek Reservoir Park.

He is the son of Travis Tanner and Shellum Morgan of

At the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Boy Scout Troop 210, shown, left to right: Nicholas Whitmire, Scoutmaster Guy Wilson, Billy Whitmire, new Eagle Scout Ouwsley Tanner (center), Ryna Fletcher, Scoutmaster John Propes, Casey Lewis, Casey Propes.

Hoschton. The grandson of Sid and Carol Tanner of Hoschton and Peggy Pfeifer and Wayne Williams of Crab Orchard, Ky. At the April 22 Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Master of Ceremonies Billy Whitmire, Eagle Scout, Troop 210, called the gathering to order.

The colors were presented

by Nicholas Whitmire of Troop 210, Drake Lopez of Troop 282, Ryan Fletcher of Troop 210 and Kile Lopez of Troop 282.

Owsley Tanner escorted in his parents .

After the Pledge of Allegiance led by Casey Propes, Eagle Scout, Troop 210, and the National Anthem led

by Nicholas Whitmire, Life

Boy Scout Troops 210 from Talmo and Troop 282 of Hoschton repeat the 23rd Psalm of Scouting.

Scout, Troop 210, the Rev. Ortiz, Hoschton United Methodist Church pastor, gave the invocation.

He is also Scoutmaster of Troop 282.

After the skit, The Challenge, the ceremony continued with the Scout Oath rededication and Scout Law lighting of candles.

The honoree, Owsley Tanner of Troop 210 and 282, received his Eagle Certificate from Guy Wilson, Scoutmaster of Troop 210 and Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 282.

The 100th Anniversary Ea-

gle Scout Northeast Georgia Council Strip was presented

by John Propes, Scoutmaster of Troop 210. His scarf was presented by Casey Lewis, Eagle Scout Troop 210; his pin by Travis Tanner, Eagle Scout, Troop 473; and his patch, Jeremy Pfeifer, Cub Master Pack 180, Lancaster, Ky. Owsley Tanner presented remarks and mentor gifts.

After all Scout participated in repeating the 23rd Psalm of Scouting, the colors were retired and Rev. Ortiz gave the benediction.

Brownies support humane society

Pictured, standing, Talmo Troop 210 Eagle Scout Casey Propes, Eagle Scout Billy Whitmire, Eagle Scout Owsley Tanner, Eagle Scout Casey Lewis, not pictured, Eagle Scout Ryan Fletcher and Life Scout Nicholas Whitmire. Seated, Guy Wilson, former Scoutmaster of Talmo Troop 210 and Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 282 with some of the Boy Scouts of Troop 282 of Hoschton.

Talmo troop donates to Troop 282 Talmo Boy Scout Troop 210 recently donated all of their Scout supplies and camping gear to Boy Scout Troop 282 at Hoschton United Methodist Church.

The Scouts voted to give all their tents, sleeping bags, cookboxes, etc., to the Hoschton troop after Troop 210 did not recharter this year.

Most of the Troop has achieved Eagle Scout status and have reached their 18th birthday. They spent years raising money to buy and accumulate their supplies. They wanted to donate the supplies to the younger Troop to use in their Scouting adventures.

The 7-8-year-old Brownie Troop 11919 from Braselton toured the Humane Society of Jackson County’s thrift store, called “ReTail” for their April meeting. The girls raised money selling girl scout cookies this spring and voted to help animals with some of their money. They presented a large ceremonial brick worth $100 to purchase a brick for the Society’s “Raise the Woof Campaign.” They also donated supplies for the animals and clothing for the thrift store they collected. Brownies pictured, left to right: Megan Wester, Claire Atkins, Maisy Martin, Katelyn Steinbauer, Campbell Turner, Zoe Jones, Charlotte Oesterle, Skyler Hougland and McKinzie Jones.

Troop 282 Scoutmaster The Rev. Luis Ortiz, Scout Owsley Tanner and former Scoutmaster of Talmo Troop 210 Guy Wilson.

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People don’t always have to ‘get over’ everything Dear Margo: Twenty years ago, I lost my job and couldn’t find another one. My savings ran out, and bit by bit, I hocked everything until I was left with only the clothes on my back. My mother had a three-bedroom house, but she was dating for the first time since my father died, and when I asked if I could stay with her until I was on my feet, she said it wasn’t “a good idea,” as “Ed” sometimes spent the night.

I stayed with friends, moving from week to week to avoid wearing out my welcome. With nowhere to turn, I joined the military.

The soonest I could leave for boot camp was four months.

To tide me over, I got a job at a fast-food restaurant. I had run through all of my friends’ couches and needed a place to stay for just three days until I got my first paycheck.

Mom said that even for that short period of time it wasn’t “convenient” for me to stay with her. For three nights, I

Dear Margo slept in a field. On payday, I rented a room where my neighbors were prostitutes, drug addicts and rats.

Today, I have my own home and a good job. Mom now lives in an independent living complex. She is quickly reaching the point where she will no longer be able to live on her own.

If her options are moving to a nursing home or living with me, then she’s going into a nursing home. I simply cannot forget our history. What shall I say when she asks why I won’t let her live with me?

— Cannot Forget Dear Can: I would tell her “it’s not convenient” and perhaps she should call Ed. I totally understand where

you’re coming from. I have always thought we earn the treatment we get in life.

Don’t spend a minute feeling guilty. This is a selfish woman with seemingly no motherly instincts. — Margo, guiltlessly Dear Margo: After two years of research and soulsearching, I have rejected my faith and become an atheist/humanist. I grew up in a Christian household, and all of my family and most of my friends are Christians. I was once devout, and I married a Christian man.

I have been honest with “Kurt” since I started doubting my faith — telling him of my doubts and updating him on my thoughts and findings. He was patient and supportive. However, that all changed several days ago when I told him I realized I was an atheist.

Kurt completely shut down and ignored me for the rest of the evening and the following

day. When he finally did talk to me, he told me he felt like a failure as a husband, that I’d betrayed him, that he’s no longer proud to be married to me, and that my atheism is a “dirty secret” he has to keep.

He proceeded to list all of the things that are wrong with our marriage and implied the fault was all mine.

When I tried to interject my opinions, he told me to shut up because he didn’t care what I had to say on the matter. Then he went to bed. We have not spoken of it since.

Needless to say, I am heartbroken. Since this incident, we have coexisted politely, like roommates. We obviously need counseling, but in the past when I brought it up, he said he wouldn’t go since I’m the one with the problem. Do you have any advice about how to proceed? I don’t know whether our marriage can survive this. — The Apostate Dear Ap: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I be-

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lieve the marriage is a goner.

Your husband is clearly very religious. He is embarrassed that you have arrived at this decision and is unwilling to hang on to the marriage through counseling.

I think your life will be happier when you two part, as this new barrier between you is such a basic issue. I salute you for taking two years to arrive at a decision, and I do not believe you have “a problem.” Good luck.

— Margo, thoughtfully Dear Margo: My boss and his wife are expecting their first child. My co-workers and I are thrilled for him because many of us know he’s been waiting for this moment for a very long time. He and his wife opted not to have a baby shower, partly due to the fact that she’s a doctor at a busy urban hospital and now is on mandatory bed rest. My co-workers and I want to honor this occasion, and we all decided to con-

tribute money to buy a gift and throw him a small office shower.

My task is to create the greeting card. Because the shower will only be for him at our office, I was going to have the card say something along the lines of “For the soon-tobe daddy.” But not including her doesn’t feel right. Any advice? — One of the Girls Dear One: Since the boss is held in high regard, I think it’s fine to have him be the single honoree at the shower.

He knows his wife was involved, so don’t give it a thought that there’s no mention of the mom-to-be on the card. The interest of everyone in the office sounds quite sweet. I know the shower will be a great success. — Margo, festively Dear Margo is written by Margo Howard, Ann Landers’ daughter. All letters must be sent via the online form at www.creators.com/dear margo.

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The Paper | Thursday, May 10, 2012

Recycling and shredding event is this Saturday “Spring into Recycling” with Keep Jackson County Beautiful as it hosts its recycling and shred-it event from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 12, at the Jackson County Transfer Station.

According to Keep Jackson County Beautiful executive director Susan Trepagnier, the recycling and shredding opportunity is a chance to help the environment by taking items from the waste stream and making them work toward another purpose.

Do you have unwanted electronics cluttering up the garage, the basement or your office? Use this annual event as a way to declutter those personal computers, laptops and computer components including modems, keyboards, power supplies, printers, scanners and monitors as well as copiers, microwaves, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Televisions are not being accepted for recycling but TVs can be taken to the landfill and disposed of for a $4 per unit fee.

A household can also bring up to five boxes of documents to be shredded while you watch. If you have financial records

in need of proper disposal from cancelled checks to financial statements, legal papers, medical and insurance records, American Security Shredding will be on hand to shred documents. If you have more than five boxes for shredding, call 706-708-7198 to make arrangements.

The Spring into Recycling event will also accept fluorescent light bulbs with the first six free, additional bulbs will be assessed a $1 per bulb. Cans of oil or latex paint will also be taken with the first six free and $1 per can for additional cans.

Bring in household and auto batteries, cell phones, auto oil, aluminum cans, small metals and plastic bottles (recycling numbers 1 & 2).

Good used clothing, used eyeglasses and canned goods will be accepted for local charities. In addition, good used shoes are being accepted for Soles4Souls through May 15.

This is not a free trash day, reminds Trepagnier. Individuals bringing trash to the transfer station will be charged.

The Jackson County Transfer Station is located at 16 Hendrix Drive in Jefferson.

KeEp Jackson County Beautiful

Donate extra pairs of shoes to Soles4Souls For The Paper Got shoes?

Everybody has a pair or two of shoes they don’t like, that don’t fit exactly right – just a bit tight, a bit big – and they hurt those precious feet. Take it from someone who wore too many really high heels cause they were cute, I know people have shoes they won’t ever wear again taking up space in their closet. And if you don’t have that type shoes, you probably have shoes you’d like to get rid of just so you can buy new shoes.

Two years ago, Keep Jackson County Beautiful collected 2,900 pairs of shoes for soles4souls, a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you.

The charity distributes the shoes to people in need in the United States and overseas. Soles4Souls has delivered more than 17 million pairs of new and gently

worn shoes.

Between now and May 15, Keep Georgia Beautiful, the Georgia Recycling Coalition and Keep Jackson County Beautiful has banded together to gather 100,000 pairs of shoes. That’s a lot of shoes to be collected in one state so we’re asking everyone’s help. Any size, baby to adult, color and type shoe in pretty good shape will be accepted.

Bind your shoes together by the shoelaces or with a rubber band and bring them out to the Keep Jackson County Beautiful May 12 Spring into Recycling Event from 8 a.m. – noon.

If you can’t come by that day or if your organization wants to make arrangements to collect the shoes, contact Susan Trepagnier at 706-708-7198 to make arrangements to drop them off at her office in downtown Jefferson.

Saturday, May 12, will be the last day shoes are accepted. Whole Foods Market will be picking the shoes upon May 14.

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council is hosting Thursday grand opening at the new Arts Center located at 74 White St., in Hoschton, beginning with a 3 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. sss

Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/ neuter surgeries every other week at their clinic in Winder (610 Barrow Park Drive). May dates are 11, 14, 15, 17 and 22. Prices are $75 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $60 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $50 for a male dog or for a female cat and $30 for a male cat.

All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. No fees are added for in heat or pregnant animals. Visit http:// www.leftoverpets.org. Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-978-5226. sss

The Jefferson Garden Club will host its second annual garden tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 12. The tour proceeds will benefit Friends of the Jefferson Library.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the tour. Tickets are now available at the Jefferson Public Library, PrissEllie’s Gift and Décor and from any garden club member. sss

The Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute (BULLI) is expanding into Braselton with summer short courses and six-week summer courses.

BULLI members pay just $35 for the summer short courses which will include “Wind Without Pretense” taught

by Randall Murray.

Braselton campus registration will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, at the Braselton Community Room, below the Police Department and Judicial Building. Official registration continues through Wednesday, May 23.

Those who are unable to attend the Braselton campus registration can call Braselton Town Manager Jennifer Dees at 706-654-3033 or the BULLI office at 770-538-4705. Also see ClickThePaper. com for more details about course offerings. sss

The Hall County Animal Shelter will offer a Rabies and Microchip Clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, at Jaemor Farms, 5340 Georgia 365 in Lula. Residents from all counties are welcome. Pet must be 3 months old

to get a shot. Please bring your pet on a leash or in a carrier. Cash or checks accepted. sss

Braselton Beach Bash is May 19 in Braselton Park.

Onstage performances will include Lisa Martin featuring Doug Thompson from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Joe Olds Band from 3-6 p.m. and The Hit the Beach Band from 7-10 p.m. Other entertainment will be provided by performers in the park.

Mr. Ron’s Magic Show will be enjoyed at 10 a.m., followed by Mr. Ron and his birds being available for free pictures by Never the Rock Photography from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The magic show will be presented again at 2:30 p.m.

Enjoy free face painting from noon to 3 p.m. and a free petting zoo will be available from 3-6 p.m. Enjoy Doodle the Clown from 6-9 p.m. with free face painting and balloon animals. sss

Flowery Branch Lodge No. 212 is hosting the Spring Walk & Run for Fun in downtown Flowery Branch starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 19.

Pre-registration is $20 per runner and $25 on the day of event and $5 for every paid runner will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project Online Registration at www.active.com or log on to www.flowerybranchlodge. com to print registration and mail to Flowery Branch Lodge No. 212, P.O. Box 624, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Runners can print out a form to mail from http://flowerybranchlodge.com/ Call 770-540-9470 or email bmroberts94@yahoo.com sss

The Military Support Club of the Del Webb retirement community will hold a Flag Retirement Ceremony at its on-site garden club’s fire pit at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17.

According to Saul Levenson, individuals in the community who have damaged or discolored American flags in need of proper handling can contact him at slevenson@comcast.net sss

The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Lewis Braselton Boulevard and Broadway Avenue, a part of the Zion Church Road construction project, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, at 2001 Cherry Drive in Braselton.

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Announcements 100 115-Business Opportunities

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Must be 18 or older w/ valid driver's license & insured vehicle. Must have reliable vehicle & backup substitute.

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If any corrections need to be made, please contact our department, Monday through Friday, before 3pm.

The Times will not be held responsible for any issues that may arise after the first day of publication. classifieds@ gainesvilletimes.com 770-535-1199 CAR SHOW Stor Your Stuf Sat, May 12th, 10-3pm 6121 Spout Springs Rd, Flowery Branch, GA

Jobs 200 217-Construction CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGERS needed. Must be able to travel. Commercial/Retail Construction exp preferred.

E-mail resume to: careers@primeretail services.com

230-General Sales Agents CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE The Circulation Dept. is looking for a qualified Customer Service Representative. This individual must be computer-literate & have a friendly phone voice. This individual must be customer satisfaction oriented & possess a willingness to learn. This position is part-time & works Monday through Thursday & weekends.

Please apply to: The Times, 345 Green St., Gainesville, GA 30501 or e-mail: hr@gainesvilletimes.c om

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Automobiles

240-Medical CNA & Caregiver Positions available PT/FT Stay at Home of NE Georgia Call: 770-889-8880 M-F 9-5 or email: pfloyd@stay homeweb.com fax 678-974-3097.

Licensed Practical Nurses P/T & PRN opportunities at local correctional facility Geat pay + benefits.

Apply online at: www.correct health. org or fax resume to 770-692-4766 The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: PA/NP Orthopaedics Gainesville Patient Service/ Interpreter (Mon-Fri, 8-5pm.

Must speak Engish & Spanish fluently) OB/GYN Gainesville MA/LPN Family Medicine Oakwood MA/LPN Internal Medicine Gainesville LPN (Must be available to work in all offices) OB/GYN Gainesville PA/NP General Surgery Gainesville Scribe (PT, Prev medical office exp to include medical terminology & keyboarding) Orthopaedics Gainesville All positions are full time unless noted.

Full-time employees may be eligible for paid days off, health insurance and a generous retirement plan. Salary commensurate with experience. Previous medical office experience preferred.

Spanish/English skills desirable. Interested candidates may submit resumes via fax to 770-535-7445 Attn: Employment E-mail to: HR@longstreet clinic.com or complete an application at 725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., Suite 270, Gainesville, GA 30501. For additional info about the Longstreet Clinic., P.C., please visit our website: www.long streetclinic.com

245-Misc.

Help Wanted LAWN SERV. TECH 2yrs exp w/comm’l equipt, weed eater.

404-316-4197 PROFESSIONAL STYLIST Needed with clientele. Booth rental $125/week.

Only 2 spots left.

Call Shear Ego , Hoschton, GA. 706-824-9993 QUIK TRIP DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PART TIME SELECTORS AT $9.50 PER HOUR. INDIVIDUALS IN THIS POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM PHYSICAL JOB TASKS FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME AND MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT 50 LBS OR MORE. DAY AND EVENING SHIFTS AVAILABLE. IF INTERESTED APPLY AT: 41 JACKSON CONCOURSE RD. PENDERGRASS, GA. 30567

250Offices/Clerical Gainesville State College is accepting applications for the FT benefit eligible position of Administrative Assistant on the Gainesville campus. Duties include being the lead staff person for all programs in the Center for Teaching, Learning and Leadership department and administrative support to the Director of the CTLL department.

Qualified candidates must have knowledge of the full suite of MS Office including MS Publisher and familiar with Adobe suite. For full description and application procedure visit our website www.gsc.edu & link Staff Positions.

Furniture

Application deadline May 17, 2012 An AA/EEO Institution

Livestock

265-Production

Computers Jewelry Appliances Call and place your ad today in the Classifieds!

770-535-1199 or 1-800-395-5005

EXPERIENCED SHEETFED PRESS OPERATOR for North Georgia shop.

In addition to operating press, must have ability to cut and fold, maintain print schedules, quote jobs, order paper and supplies. Dedication to quality printing with an awareness of cost containment and time management are prime requirements of the position. Basic computer and spreadsheet skills a must. Minimum five years experience.

Long established company with benefits including paid vacation, 401k, holidays, health insurance. Send resume, salary expectations to pressjobopening@yahoo.com.

270-Professional Avita Community Partners is currently recruiting for the following positions: •Revenue/Reimbursement (Billing) Manager •Social Service Technician for our Adolescent Clubhouse Program and •Part time LCSW for our Cleveland/ Dahlonega offices.

For job information and/or to make application please visit http://www.avitapartners.org/career.php EOE. Hall County seeks a Planning Director to plan and direct daily activities and long-range initiatives of Hall County Planning including Planning, Zoning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).

The position serves as the principal policy advisor on development issues to the County Administrator and the County Planning Commission and serves as a liaison between the Planning Department and entities in the County involved in the Development process.

Directs activities and staff of the Planning Department including preparation and management of the annual department budget.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of and experience in planning theory and practice including long-range transportation planning and in coordinating planning activities between various jurisdictions.

Master's degree in Public Administration, Planning, Business or a closely related field.

Five years of related experience in planning, transportation planning, urban design or development, with at least three years at a managerial or supervisory level.

American Institute of Certified Planners desirable.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

Hall County Government is a Drug Free Employer and all applicants are subject to a post offer drug screen, background check adn medical physical.

Due to Georgia state law, all applications are subject to public disclosure.

EOE www.hallcounty.org Hall County seeks a Human Resources Director to direct all activities related to employment and risk/safety for workforce of approximately 1300 full-time and 250 part-time employees. The position plans and directs all aspects of employment including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee benefits, employee relations, performance management, training and employee development, and risk/safety. Assures personnel policies are current and provides guidance to management in applying policies.

Directs activities and staff of Human Resources Department including developing and managing an annual department budget. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration or related field.

Master's Degree preferred. Five or more years management experience in one or more areas of Human Resources.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

Hall County Government is a Drug Free Employer and all applicants are subject to a post offer drug screen, background check adn medical physical. Due to Georgia state law, all applications are subject to public disclosure. EOE www.hallcounty.org

275-Restaurant Castaways Bar & Grill in Buford is seeking Line Cooks, Host & Hostesses and Servers. Please send resume or work experience to jeanmallory0143@att. net or stop by the Holiday Marina Office and pick up an application COOK - Exp’d.

3rd shift. Resume to: simplyelegantcatering2011@yahoo.com

279-Technical TENCATE, in Pendergrass, GA will hold a job fair on Thurs., May 10 from 9am-4pm at the Boy Scouts Assoc.- 148 Boy Scout Trail, Pendergrass (DO NOT CONTACT BSA) for the following position: Mechanical Maintenance Tech to repair/maintain machinery, buildings & equipment. HS Diploma/GED rqd (bring copy); 12 hr night shifts/wkends rqd. EOE/AAE

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279-Technical Airbrush Manager.

Full time Year Round.

Great Pay. Helen, GA 706-244-2412

280-Trades Commercial Cabinet Co. seeking Experienced CABINETRY/ TRIM INSTALLERS must have experience with Corian & Laminate. Call Brannon, 770-932-2226 ext 111 Drug Free Workplace EXP’D PAINTERS ONLY. D/L Needed 770-503-9126 FABRICATOR Min. 10yrs exp. Submit your resume to: fford @mmwelding.com Drug screen req’d.

285-Truck Drivers Immediate Openings Company Drivers CDL Class A w/hazmat. Flexible Hometime. Great Benefits.

877-893-9645 or apply: www.southernfreight.com CDL DRIVER- with roll off container Exp. E-mail resume to: mdukes@chatlawn.c om DRIVER CDL Class A W/Hazmat 3yrs + experience required and a clean mvr pulling dry van.

Call 770.530.7902 Driver

CDL Drivers Needed Tuition Paid by Federal Grants or VA Benefits.

770-614-6022 or 1-877-GET-A-CDL Call and see if you Qualify in 5 minutes! dtruckschool.com HIRING: OTR Drivers Experienced. Weekend work required.

Call 678-989-0506 CDL DRIVERS needed at Morgan Concrete in Jefferson, GA. Min. 2 yrs driving exp and mixer truck exp preferred. Full benefits package with competitive wages.

Call 800-448-2830 Now Hiring CDL DRIVERS with minimum 2 yrs experience. OTR, no northeast. $900-1100 per week average pay. To apply call Blue Sky Transportation. 404-509-1515

Stuff 300 310-Appliances ELECTRIC DRYER 2007, white KENMORE Elite Canyon Capacity $250.00 Call 678-943-1093 Upright Freezer Kenmore. $150.

Refrig w/top freezer, ice maker $125 Dishwasher - black. $50 678-232-2843 WASHER & DRYER Kenmore, Wht, $100 ea. FRIG $125. Can Deliver 678-546-9184 or 678-617-5560 WASHER & DRYER, Kenmore, Exc cond $250. 770-983-1507

325-Building Supplies TIN- USED. •21’ x 3’- $18/sheet •21’x2’- $12/sheet •2x4’s- $1/pc •2x6’s- $2/pc •Misc Tin- $.50/ft •4x6 Post- $5.

678-997-9437

326-Cemetery Lots For Sale 2 BURIAL LOTS Memorial Park Cemetery in the Singing Tower #1 section. $4600.

1-256-239-2710 FOR SALE BY OWNER-4 Cemetery lots at Memorial Park, priced well below current pricing, only $3,500 each.

Call 404-314-2773

345-Furniture QUEEN SETPillow-top, Brand New! $175. Still in plastic 678-617-7353

357-Lawn Equipment LAWN TRACTOR Craftsman. 18hp, 42” cut, cast iron axle, 12 ga deck. Works Good! $375.

678-689-8881 SNAPPER RIDING MOWERS (2) Newer models, 12 Hp electric start, $450; 9 HP pull start, $350. Both very good cond., Flowery Branch 678-943-7436

365-Misc.

For Sale Collectible Barbie Dolls (2);

770-535-1199

365-Misc.

For Sale SWIMMING POOL 46x24ft.

Above Ground.

Needs liner. $500.

678-936-0578 TOOL BOX- 6ft tall, 5ft wide. 6 Boxes, 40 drawers, $8500 Invested; Asking $900/obo for Boxes & Tools.

678-677-6408 TRAILER - 2008. 40’ Goose neck.

Enclosed Car Hauler.

Race Car Trailer.

Triple axle. Exc Cond. $9900/obo.

770-654-5154 VACUUM- Upright Eureka w/attachments $50; Carpet Cleaner- Bissel pro heat w/attachments Used once. $95; Queen Headboard, unique design. $40; TV- 19in, Vizio, flat screen, HD, w/2 HD MI ports $97; TV- 16in. Full size Samsung $20; Radio- combo- turn table/CD/cass $42; Air Purifier -Oreck $42; 2 Pictures French Cafe Sidewalk scene, 42”high, 17” wide. $37.

770-718-9884

380-Pets & Supplies Australian Shepherd- Pups. 7 wks. old. $125.

706-864-5331 BOXER pups, 8wks, 1st shots, 4 males, 4 females.

2 White. $225.

678-776-1733 CHIHUAHUA- CKC registered puppies.

Long & Short hair .

Parents on premises 1st shots & worming.

Ready now, $250; ALSO 1/2 CHIHUAHUA 1/2 CHINESE CRESTED puppy, $200. 678-897-7332 or 770-900-5115 DACHSHUNDS Minature, CKC, shot/wormed, 6wks, S/H, red, 4F, 2M. $300. 706-864-7660 or 706-429-7402 FREE PUPPIES to good home. Mix Breed. 1st shots & wormed.

770-532-1424 GERMAN SHEPHERD CKC Pups, 6 wks old. 1st shots & wormed.

Parents on premises 3 Fem, 2 males, $400/each.

678-936-8538 770-540-7072 PEK-A-POO, 8 weeks old. $275.

678-836-3605 ROTTWEILERS AKC $850. Parents on premises. Champ bloodlines. hmclark189@bellsouth.net 770-540-9448; 770-654-9593

SHETLAND- male puppies, CKC reg., parents on site. Will be ready for new home on 5/12. $350/ea. For more info, Email: randycrystalpeck@yahoo.com or 678-477-2604.

TINY TOY POODLE AKC. Shots/wormed, various colors, females. $350.

706-865-1640

397-Yard Sale ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SALE 115 Towne Center Parkway Ste 108 Hoschton, GA • Coca Cola Items • Auto and Sports Memorabilia • Furniture and Tools • Hot Wheels • Architectural doors and shutters FRI & SATURDAY 9:00AM- 6:00PM SUNDAY 11:00AM–5:00PM

Homes & Rentals 400 410-Apartments Unfurnished $399 Moves U In! 1month FREE RENT Brandon Place 2BR/2BA $675 Spring Valley 1BR/1BA $625 up 2BR/2BA $675 up POOLS - GATED Comfortable Living $399 Moves U In! Call Jacky Today 678-779-2687 **1/2 bed apt. clean, quiet, safe enotagardensapartments.com 678-318-1990 1 Month Rent Free 1&2bd. $550-610. No pet 678-677-1898

All in Perfect Condition and in Box.

1-2BR Oakwood, $525 & up. www.callapartments. com 770-287-1456

9-1/2 ft Xmas Tree. Paid $391 Used Once.

Sell for $150.

2 & 3 BedroomsStarting at $500.

770-536-7275

Pair of Tiffany style tulip shade Lamps. $40/pair.

All In Excellent Condition.

770-535-6718 or 770-789-4818 No Phone Calls After 8pm Generac 8000 watts, LP gas generator, $1300; Dining Set $800; Sectional Sleeper, Couch +3 matching tables $800. 404-353-0355 REEL MOWER $250; Push Mower $100; Gas Edger $75; Kangaroo Kaddy & Titiliest Staff Bag $100; Trek Bike $100; Girl’s Bike $75; Wood duck $100; Rainbow Trout $100.

770-540-8246

2BR/2BA $685 3BR/2BA $785 Includes Water.

Hurry-$99 Rent Move-In Special (wac). For details 770-533-9220 CITY Nice-1BR APT, W/D Conn., $500/mo 404-252-3325 Oakwood 2, 3 & 4 BR Townhomes from $755. Pool, total electric/770-365-6782

420-Condos For Rent 2 BR 1.5 BA townhouse. In town. $700/mo. Call 770-534-3788.

425-Duplexes For Rent 2BR Oakwood- $660 www.callapartments.c om. 770-287-1770

425-Duplexes For Rent 3 BR/2 BA Top Floor -Street Level $725 month Chestatee School District 770-540-2926 New Home 2BR/ 2BA Flowery Br. $600m 678-977-8135

435-Houses for Rent Unfurnished $299 Moves You In! $0 Application Fee. Expires 5/31/12.

3BR/2BA Homes All appls. incld. Call

The Paper

735-Autos for Sale

745-Import Autos

100 Unit Apartment Complex in Ideal Gainesville Location.

Call Southeast Apartment Partners (404)442-5600

BUICK 2001 Century Family car & good gas mileage. $499 down. Call Carey.

Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

SMART CAR 2008 $9,987 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K.

BUICK 2004 Rainier, 1owner, loaded, Very Good Cond. KBB: $9700; Sell: $8500 770-534-2568; 770-540-8310

TOYOTA 2000 Corolla. 194k. Good Cond. Great MPG. $3300/obo.

470-262-8261

575-Mobile Homes for Sale MUST BE MOVED Make Offer.

Very Good Cond!

770-503-6296 Mon-Fri, after 4:30p anytime weekends

Recreation

888-246-2803 countrysidelakelanier.com EHO WAC

600

3/2.5- LR, DR, den, brk rm, swim. $1140.

1st mo. Free. +4BR 770-967-3230 3BR/2.5BA bonus room, screened in porch, wood heater. $995/mo + dep 770-534-5786 3BR/2BA- $850/mo.

Butch Hodges Properties, Inc. 770-540-0417 CLEAN 3BR/2BATH Chalet Style Home in Forsyth Off Pligrim Mill Rd. Right Across the Street From Lake. $950/MONTH, $1800 DEPOSIT. CALL 770-887-1328 COTTAGE- Deposit, Clean, No Pets.

706-864-6556 GREAT RES. & office property in town.

770-313-0678/Lv msg G’Ville/Oakwood 3BR. $875 & up.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com LRG 3/2.5 on prvt lake in City. No pets. $850. 770-533-1770

445-Lake Homes for Rent DREAMY Lrg White House w/deep water dock. $1150mo 678-804-2468

460-Mobile Homes for Rent 2BR/1.5BA. 129S, 1 acre lot. $375mo. No pets. 678-828-7068 3/2 RABBITTOWN $620 +dep. No pets.

770-714-1992 3BR/2BA- $550/mo No pets.

770-535-2035 Clermont 2BR. Free heat/water. $140/wk.

770-654-4073 CLERMONT- 3BR/ 2BA. Private lot.

770-841-9974 Dbl Wide- 3BR/2BA $550mo. $400 dep.

6201 River Run Cir. 770-654-4743 Large 3BR/2BA $125/wk. No pets.

770-289-9142 LRG. 3/2 dbl wide, 1 ac, Lula, fireplc. rent/lease purchase.

770-365-9610 Near Murrayville 4BR/2BA on priv lot. $200wk; $400dp. No pets. 770-654-5031; 770-503-9903 NICE 3/2 on pvt lot in N. Hall. $150/wk (770) 540-0800 (770) 540-5978 Starting at $85/wk 2&3BR, N. & S. Hall & Gainesville.

770-534-7596

465-Roommates Wanted MEN - BE$T. Fur Br, All priv + Xtras Oakwd. 770-530-1110 Room with priv bth. $135/wk. 2nd Priv Rm. $120/wk. Meals incld. No dep, No Util fees. Furn’d w/cable. 1 mi out. X-tras.

678-943-5143 ROOMMATEwidowed/divorced.

Soc/ sec or disability OK. Split exp. Animal lover. Discount for right person.

678-943-0533 Twnhse- fem., nonsmoking, yr lease. $310/mo + 1/2 utils Move in June or July 1st. 770-540-2132

470-Rooms for Rent $120/wk, Furnished all utils & cable, W/D. 770-561-0781 Efficiencies $115/wk & up incls. utils/ cable. 770-539-2938

Homes & Real Estate 500 510-Business Property For Sale 100 yr old Antique Village, Old house, outdr kitch, corn mill, corn crip barn, smoke hse, outdr toilet, 400’ frontage on busy Hwy 60N. zoned PCD. Perfect for Antique business.

Next door too one of the busiest Dollar General. $475/Firm.

770-540-1836

515-Condos for Sale 1BR/1BA, patio, walking distance to Square, all appls. incl. Low $60K. 770-533-7385

540-House for Sale - North Hall “A Creek Runs Thru It” 3BR/3.5BA. 5 acres, Colorado style, 5200 sf, under roof, 3000 ft heated, 20x30 MB w/jacuzi, 20x30 Liv, 2000sf (gar, rec. rm, Ect.), office, lrg den area, high ceilings, heart pine flrs, 5000 sf encl barn ( can be used for riding area or storage,) outdr riding ranch, garden spot, 2 outdr sheds, covered bridge, 10 mi from G’Ville, 10 mi to Dahlonega, 1 mi off Hwy 60, 5 mi to GA400. $485k/Firm.

770-540-1836

TOYOTA 2005 Highlander V6, all power, 2WD, 4DR, 24 mpg, exc. cond., original owner, $14,950.

706-864-0202 CADILLAC 2003 CTS, white, heated seats, snrf, $10,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

605-Boats & Marine BRYANT 1999 21.6 ft w/ cuddy cabin, I/O show cond., $7900 obo. 678-618-4319 MALIBU 1984 Slingshot Bass Boat. 16’, 75hp Suzuki, trolling mtr, 2 fish finders, on board charger & Trailer. $2900.

678-943-2922 Riviera Cruiser - 30’ Pontoon Boat. 3.0 L, 120hp Mercruiser, I/O. Exc Cond. $9500/obo.

678-725-4322

610-RVs & Travel Trailers 1/2 Price RV Lots.

For Sale. Elkmont RV Resort, Cleveland, GA. 770-503-5036 CHEROKEE 2006 30ft, 2 power slides, awning, bath, sleeps 4, pictures avail. $13,500.

706-652-3132

COLEMAN 2003 Santa Fe pop-up camper. 12' box, 15' overall. King and double beds, swing galley, extra outdoor stove. Excellent condition, kept inside has all options. $4,200.

PH 404-626-6888 FORD 1995 Montara Tioga. 27ft. Asking $13,500.

770-503-5023 LEXINGTON 2004 Class B+ w/slide, 27’ Ford 450 V-10, like new, loaded, low mi, 12mpg. NADA $42k.

Sell $29,000.

706-745-1852 PALOMINO 2009 Pop Up camper.

Sleeps 6 nicely. One slide out. This is a very nice and in great condition camper. Heating/air, fridge, stove, oven, microwave, shower and bathroom. We are asking payoff which is $10,000.

PLease call 678-977-2951 SPRINGDALE 2006 26’ Sleeps 6. Covered storage. $8300 678-372-7786 WILDERNESS 2001 27ft. 1 slide, self cont’d, slps 6, king size bed, central air/heat. Shelter kept, Looks New! $9500.

706-318-0520

Wheels 700 710-Antique Cars/Trucks

CADILLAC 1978 Eldorado, white, 32K miles, $6,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 CORVETTE 1988 Convt, Dk blue, 87k.

New: top, carpet, door panels, weather stripping, radio, Much More! Receipts on-hand. Asking $11,000/obo 770-534-2568; 770-540-8310

715-Auto Parts V8 MOTOR & TRANS. for 2006 Impala Super Sport, $800; V6 TRANS for 2006 Impala, $250; 770-519-3123 770-534-8671 PARTS CAR, Bill of Sale, 2006 Saturn Ion, run & drives, hit in left front, no frame damage, $1,500; 770-519-3123 770-534-8671 CHEVY COBALT, 4 dr, rear clip, $250; 5 lug TIRES & WHEELS, $250; 4 CYL MOTOR & TRANS., $250; 770-519-3123 770-534-8671 Late model S-10 4DR PICKUP BED, $400; S-10 STEPSIDE PICKUP BED, $300; S-10 STANDARD CAB, $100.

S-10 2DR BLAZER, frame, complete, $100; 770-519-3123 770-534-8671

735-Autos for Sale

BUICK 2003 Rendezvous Gray, local trade, 1 owner $8,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

TOYOTA 2011 Camry LE $16,878 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K.

750-Motorcycles

CADILLAC 2005 Deville, silver, heated & cool seats, $10,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CADILLAC 2005 SRX, white, V8, snrf, $13,555 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

SEARAY 1999 210 BR 5.0 ltr new covers w/ trailer all in excellent cond $17,500.

706-216-9805

Lake Apt- Lrg. 2BR $250/wk. cable/utils. incld. 770-539-2938 NW Hall-3/2 deck & dock. $1300/mo/yrly Dep/Ref, No pets/ smke 404-457-3242

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4BR/2BA Awesome lake view. $1150/mo Great location!

770-539-4400

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HARLEY DAVIDSON 2006. Fatboy. 6700 mi, WS, light bar, Eng. guards, Python exhst, Power Commander, luggage rack w/backrest, turn signal conversion.

Very Clean! $11,000.

770-534-2568; 770-540-8310

HONDA 2000 Valkyrie Interstate Trike. Runs Great!

Always garaged. One owner. $16,500.

770-965-2268 Cell: 404-697-3362 HONDA 2005 CR85R Dirt Bike. Like New. $1400/obo.

770-654-5154

CADILLAC 2007 CTS, white, local trade, $14,555 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CHEVY 2003 Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition.

Torch Red Excellent condition, low mileage. Corsa high-performance exhaust system.

Rear window security apron. Road trip bra. 4 new Michelin run flat tires 4 winter wheel savers included.

678-571-9276 CHEVY 2007 Aveo, $6,304.

Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. FORD 1989 Mustang.

GT. 400 horse! A must see! Clean!

Blast to drive! $6000 obo. Call for details.

678-392-6244 FORD 1996 Mustang GT. Cnvt. Blk w/tan top, Exc Cond. $6000.

706-864-3377 FORD 2000 Taurus $499 down. For a test drive call Carey.

Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

FORD 2003 Mustang, silver, convertible, auto, $7,888.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 PONTIAC 1997 Formula Firebird, Ram air, WS.6. Only $799 down. Call Carey Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 PONTIAC 1998 Trans AM GT, true Ram Air, exc. condtion. Only $8,975. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 PONTIAC 2007 G6 GTP, white & loaded up w/ all the goodies. $799 down. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 PONTIAC 2009 Vibe, $10,397.

Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. TOYOTA 2003 Camry Beautiful gas sipper $1,499 down.

Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 VOLVO 1999 V70, Red, Dependable car. Some damage to driver door, window relay needs replaced. Great a/c heat. Interior good, High miles but great car. $2,000 OBO..CASH..

678-316-1586

745-Import Autos BMW 2001 740 Local Trade $9,987 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. KIA 2010 Forte EX, $12,987.

Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. KIA 2011 Rio $12,987.

Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K.

MAZDA 2011 2, green, only 3800 miles, $13,777.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

NISSAN 2004 Sentra, black, 5 spd., very clean, 99K, $6,888 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 NISSAN 2011 Versa 5dr. htchbk, 8k, Avalanche wht, graphite int, Great Car & mpg’s. $14k.

770-540-1836 NISSAN 2012 Altima 2.5S, $18,987.

Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K.

SUZUKI 2003 Intruder VL800, $4500. Very nice!

770-540-4178 YAMAHA 2007 Silverado. Black, 13k, loaded. $3500.

770-983-3170

755-Sport-Utility Vehicles ACURA 2007 RDX $20,987 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. BMW 2008 X5 $29,987 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. CHEVY 2008 Trailblazer, low miles $15,987 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K.

CHEVY 2009 Tahoe, blk, LTZ, 4WD, DVD, $40,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 FORD 2007 Edge, black, grey int., $8,800. 770-519-3123 or 770-534-8671 GMC 1999 Suburban white w/towing pkg including hitch. Good Cond. 175k, $4500.

706-994-3627 GMC 2001 Jimmy $499 down.

For more information call Carey.

Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 HONDA 2008 Element EX $15,987 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. JEEP 2004 Wrangler.

4” lift, Goodyear tires, hard doors, only 73K miles. Call Dan Jim Waters Motors 770-532-6988 LANDROVER 2003 Freelander, low miles $8,987 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. SATURN 2003 Vue Small SUV, good gas mileage. $499 down Call Carey.

Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988

765-Trucks CHEVY 1982 C-30 (1 ton), 12ft bed, V8 Auto, $2500/Sell or Trade.678-546-9184; 678-617-5560 CHEVY 1982 S10. V6, auto. $1500 TOYOTA 1991 PU. 5spd. $1500 404-886-8176

CHEVY 2004 Silverado. V6, auto, 45k, fiberglass bed cvr. Serious inquiries.

Only. $14,500 770-503-7015 DODGE 2003 Ram. V-8, all pwr option, CD & much more. $7,995. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 DODGE 2008 Ram SLT 4X4 Quad Cab; Hemi; Loaded;Fbrglss Topper; Only 39,000 miles; $23,000 obo; 678-617-7266 FORD 2007 F250.

Turbo Diesel. Crew Cab, 2x4, red, 42k, Pulled camper. $25,000.

706-652-3132 NISSAN 2006 Frontier, Crew Cab $15,478 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. NISSAN 2007 Frontier Ext Cab , 4cyl. $12,987 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. NISSAN 2011 Titan Crew Cab $24,987 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K. TOYOTA 2010 Tacoma Ext Cab 6 cyl. $23,276 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K.

770-Vans DODGE 2000 Ram Van. Low miles $4,987 Call 24/7 CARRIAGE NISSAN 1-800-734-1106 All Credit O.K.

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10,888

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16,888

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15,788

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20,888

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21,288

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25,988

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16,788

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27,388

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20,688

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22,688

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15,888

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11,988

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20,688

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26,488

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26,988

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