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Sheriff’s 2nd Amendment position clear Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum is standing up for the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution and with the Georgia Sheriff’s Association.

“I stand by the oath that I took as your Sheriff of Jackson County to support the Constitution of the United States and the State of Georgia and that includes standing by the Second Amendment, as well as enforcing the State laws that serve and protect our citizens,” said Mangum. “I take this oath very seriously.

“The Second Amendment affords the good people of our county the right to bear arms.

This is a right guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States; I took an oath to support that right,” said Mangum, who has received many calls and visits asking about her stance on the current gun violence controversy

about the Second Amendment.

“I explain my personal beliefs each time.

Guns don’t kill people, people kill people.

We will never keep guns out of the hands of bad people,” said Magnum, who shares that her graduation from Sheriff Elect Training was Dec. 14, 2012, the day of the Sandy Hook school shooting. “...after four long weeks of training, this was a very emotional, however, exciting day for me after a long journey to get there,” said Magnum. “On the way home, I received a call from a friend, telling me about the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., which placed a very dark cloud over this special day and my heart was so heavy. I couldn’t get home fast enough, only to watch on television the horror of what had happened to these innocent

children and the faculty of this school.”

Magnum said the position of the Georgia Sheriff’s Association on the gun debate is one which she shares: “The Sheriffs took an oath to support the Constitution and will stand by the Second Amendment. The Sheriffs will aggressively oppose federal or state legislation which infringes upon law abiding citizens’ right to bear arms.

The Sheriffs further agree to support any legislation that would effectively penalize criminals who use firearms in the commission of crimes.”

Mangum, who has worked in law enforcement for 28 years, says, “What’s broke in our society is our responsibility to care for people with mental issues, the entire system that revolves around mental health, including the di-

agnosis, treatment and care for this segment of our society that has been left on the streets, shuffled from courtroom to courtroom, transported to diagnostic centers so many times they’re on a first-name basis, moved from jail to jail and dumped on their relatives to care for the best they can.”

Magnum said the Sheriff’s Office plans to host a class on firearm safety for the community. “I feel that it is imperative that people are properly trained in the use of firearms,” said Mangum, who indicates the training dates will be announced soon. This will be a continuing program and the firearm safety class will become a service provided for the citizens of Jackson County by my office.”

The sheriff welcomes your questions or concerns. Call 706-367-8718.

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Kenerly takes oath as mayor

BY LEANNE AKIN

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BY LEANNE AKIN

Theresa Kenerly placed her hand on her maternal grandmother’s Bible on Monday night as she took the oath of office as mayor of Hoschton.

Kenerly led in prayer prior to calling the meeting to order. She introduced members of her family who filled the audience for the occasion. She thanked them for supporting her.

Kenerly said her grandmother, Nannie Lou Storey Landers would have LeAnne Akin The Paper been 103 years old this year.

City Attorney Thomas Mitchell administered the oath of office to Theresa Kenerly, who resigned When Kenerly decided she would seek to fill the unexpired mayoral term her council seat to serve as mayor. She was the lone qualifier for the mayoral post. Qualifying of Erma Denney who resigned last Oc- to fill her unexpired council seat continues with Councilman Jim Cleveland announcing he will tober, she forfeited her council post as qualify for the seat as his spot on the council will be dissolved at year end with a charter change she qualified to seek election. She was introduced in the Georgia General Assembly by State Rep. Tommy Benton on Tuesday. the sole qualifier for the special electhan opposing sitting council members for a proved two conditional use applications after tion. public hearings were conducted at the Jan. Now her post is vacant, and Councilman four-year term. Qualifying ends Friday.

The proposed legislation makes several 31 work session. Both Ed Quirk and Robert Jim Cleveland announced at Monday’s council meeting that he intends to qualify changes in the city’s charter including re- P. Gresham sought a conditional use to operto seek that post. Cleveland’s Post 3 will be ducing the size of the council. The measure ate a vehicle repair shop on Pearl Industrial eliminated at year’s end as local legislation is part of an effort to reduce the cost of city Boulevard. Both also requested auto sales to requested of State Rep. Tommy Benton was operations. Benton said he had discussed the be permitted but sales are not permitted at legislation with City Attorney Thomas Mitch- those nearby locations under the city’s zoning dropped in Atlanta on Tuesday. ordinances, said consultant Guy Herring in Cleveland said he would opt to serve the ell and State Sen. Frank Ginn.

On the consent agenda, the council ap- his staff report. remaining two years of the open post rather

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Citing minimal business on meeting agendas, the Hoschton City Council is considering moving its work session from the Thursday preceding its business session held the first Monday of the month.

At the Jan. 31 work session, Councilman Jim Cleveland said he wanted to go to one meeting night per month since the business sessions are sometimes as short as 90 seconds.

Citizen input is received at work sessions.

Mayor Theresa Kenerly said the Braselton Town Council attempted a similar measure to have a work session followed by the business meeting. After five months, the town returned to a Thursday work session and a Monday business session when the work session agendas continued to run into the business meeting start time.

City Attorney Thomas Mitchell said the council would adopt a new meeting schedule at its March meeting and begin holding work sessions at 6 p.m. on the Monday of the business meeting that begins at 7 p.m.

Other council members agreed and indicated a called meeting could be held if a matter needed more time for consideration before a vote is taken.

Recognizing neighbor helping neighbors, beyond CERT volunteers like Bob Richardson assist emergency responders on disasters, training, events Margaret Thatcher once said, “There is little hope for our countries if the hearts of men and women in democratic societies cannot be touched by a call to something greater than themselves.”

During the Barrow County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) annual awards dinner held Jan. 15, special recognition was given to one of those who responded to such a calling.

Robert (Bob) Richardson of Hoschton, who

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Bob Richardson accepted surprise recognition from Barrow County CERT as he prepared for his retirement after seven years as an integral part of the volunteer group.

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is retiring from CERT after seven years of dedicated service, is one of those men. Richardson, joined by his wife, other members of the Beringer Point subdivision and several other Barrow County citizens took part in the first class of the CERT program offered by firefighters with Barrow County Emergency Services.

The initial class was taught at Fire Station #5 and was an eye-opening experience for many. For Richardson, it placed in his heart a need for developing the program and creating a team of trained volunteers to assist those in public safety.

The Community Emergency Response Team in Barrow County has been evolving through the years – growing from the first class of citizens wanting to feel safer in their homes because of their preparedness. Knowing how to respond in the face of disaster included skills learned through CERT classes.

Since its formation, Barrow County CERT has conducted 13 classes for individuals who spend eight weeks learning how to be prepared in the event of a disaster. CERT classes include basic disaster response including fire safety, light search and rescue, medical operations and team organization. The coursework is developed by the Department of Homeland Security and is generally affiliated with a community’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA).

For Richardson, building the CERT team has been one of the greatest experi-

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ences of his retirement life. He says there are many who helped to make CERT the success it is.

The initial training allows citizens to get basic emergency response training which will help them in their home and their neighborhood should, for example, a tornado touches

down in the area. CERT graduates may also pursue further training and become part of the active CERT organization which assists the community in a number of ways. Barrow County CERT has assisted with searches

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Getting alerts can help prepare families in emergencies From tornadoes to lightning to floods, Georgia is susceptible to a variety of natural disasters. Severe weather is dangerous and can strike with very little warning, which is why it’s important to get ready in advance.

Severe Weather Awareness Week continues through Feb. 8, and recent severe weather in Georgia put us on notice that severe weather season has indeed arrived.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), tornadoes are the No. 1 severe weather-related killer in Georgia. Last March, severe storms spawned powerful EF3 tornadoes, which tore across Paulding and Lanier counties, and an EF-1 tornado, which struck Cobb County.

Just last week, a weather front, that contained a tornado, heavily damaged Adairsville where one man was killed.

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency, local emergency management agencies and other emergency responders

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use Severe Weather Awareness Week as a means of educating communities about the importance of being prepared for any severe weather-related event or disaster. See more on the awareness campaign, which included a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, at ClickThePaper.com Jackson County Emergency Management Agency Director Steve Nichols reminds families about the importance of registering to get emergency alerts by phone as part of preparedness.

“It’s important to pay attention to your local forecast and be sure you have a way to receive weather alerts, even if you are asleep.

Jackson County provides our citizens with the opportunity to sign up on our Early Warning System, JENS, Jackson Emergency Notification System, at the county web site and follow the link to register,” said Nichols.

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POLICE REPORT Jackson County Sheriff’s Office ■ Individuals were reported discharging firearms at a Lanier Road location on Feb. 3.

■ A man was issued a Temporary Protective Order by the Superior Court of Oglethorpe County on Feb. 3.

■ A woman reported Feb. 3 that she and her sister got into a dispute over her sister becoming drunk.

■ Just before 5 a.m. on Feb. 2, a driver pulled over on Highway 11 for failure to maintain lane was arrested for driving under the influence.

■ On Feb. 2, a driver stopped on the side of Interstate 85 was arrested for driving under the influence of multiple substances and having an open container in her vehicle. The driver claimed she pulled over to talk on the phone because she can’t drive and talk on the phone and drive at the same time.

■ A customer repeatedly falling asleep while eating at a Highway 124 restaurant on Feb. 2 was found by police not to be intoxicated as was believed. The man was then driven to the nearby residence from which he had earlier left.

■ A Holly Springs Road

resident reported two rocking chairs stolen from the front porch of his home on Feb. 2.

■ A man reportedly refused to leave a Jefferson River Road home where his wife and daughter were staying with his wife’s aunt on Feb. 2. His wife had left him fearing for her safety and had filed a temporary protective order against him. However, he hadn’t been served with the order because law enforcement had been unable to locate him.

■ On Feb. 1, a man recently released from the Jackson County Detention Center requested the presence of an officer when he went to retrieve belongings from the home of his children’s mother. However, he was not authorized to be at the home and was unable to retrieve anything.

■ A truck headed south on Highway 82 on Feb. 1 was pulled over for a cracked windshield and passengers not wearing seatbelts. A passenger was then arrested for a warrant from the Commerce Police Department.

■ A car traveling on Highway 82 Feb. 1 was stopped for a passenger’s seatbelt violation. The driver was then found to be driving with a

Missing teen located and returned from Maryland A female juvenile missing from Jackson County since December of 2011 had been located in Maryland, according to Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum.

The juvenile, who was at one time thought to have been abducted while shopping with her mother at Tanger Outlets in Commerce, was found in Baltimore and had been safely returned home. The Lawrenceville juvenile, who was 14 when she was reported missing, was returned to the custody of family members after being interviewed.

“The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, working closely with National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Baltimore Police Department in Maryland, located the juvenile after a sighting was reported, information was obtained and evidence was developed through investigative means,” said Mangum, in a statement released Jan. 31.

Further investigation is continuing in Georgia and there is an ongoing investigation in Baltimore.

Mangum thanked the

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Baltimore Police Department for their assistance and efforts that provided the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division with the information necessary to bring their investigation to a successful conclusion.

“The hard work of law enforcement agencies and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led to the safe return of this child to a family who had exhausted all hope of their child ever being located and the child being safely returned to them,” said Mangum.

This investigation, like many, depended on the assistance of concerned citizens stepping forward and getting involved to help make their community safer and making sure that a child was not in jeopardy, said the Sheriff.

Citizens are encouraged to notify their local law enforcement agencies of any suspicious persons, crimes or other relevant information by calling 911 or the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 706-367-8718.

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suspended license and was arrested.

■ A Holiday Cemetery Road resident reported a suspicious vehicle entering his drive on Feb. 1. He said there had been multiple such vehicles, and he suspected it was because a neighbor might be dealing drugs.

■ On Jan. 31, an Ethridge Road resident reported a suspicious vehicle parked on the street with a passenger taking photos.

■ A physical dispute was reported Jan. 31 between a man and his ex-wife’s boyfriend when the man came to pick up his son.

The ex-wife attempted to come between the men and was reportedly hit by her ex-husband, who was arrested on charges of battery for the injuries apparent to the boyfriend.

■ A man was reported to have stolen four packed of cigarettes from a Highway 82 store on Jan. 31.

■ A Thompson Mill Road resident reported an abandoned vehicle partially blocking his driveway on Jan. 31.

■ On Jan. 31, a Standridge Road resident reported she was being threatened by a man with whom she previously lived.

■ A Brookshire resident reported two men meeting in her yard on Jan. 31. The men approached from opposite directions, and then left in opposite directions. The woman said her frightened daughter ran inside and told her about the men.

■ On Jan. 31, a woman reported someone hacking her sister’s Facebook and making

threats against both the woman and her sister.

■ The security guard at a Pendergrass warehouse called the sheriff’s office after hearing someone talking in the warehouse late on the night of Jan. 30. The man said the warehouse contained a lot of copper, and he was afraid of thieves.

■ A Jan. 30 dispute was reported between an Antrim Glenn Road resident and her mother.

■ A woman reported her wallet missing on Jan. 30.

■ On Jan. 30, a man getting gas at a Highway 124 station was recognized by an officer for having outstanding warrants for his arrest. He attempted to run but was eventually caught and arrested.

■ A woman reported being harassed by her soon-to-be ex-husband as she was attempting to leave the Jackson County Jail on Jan. 30.

■ Two Braselton neighbors were invoved in a Jan. 29 dispute and possible aggravated assault.

■ A Windy Hill Road resident reported suspicious activity at a vacant home near his property. On Jan. 29, he said a man dropped off and a truck returned later to pick him up. He placed unknown items in the truck’s bed.

■ On Jan. 28, a Jefferson woman reported receiving a bad check from someone attempting to make an online purchase from her.

■ A man in a vehicle parked outside a church on Ednaville Road on Jan. 29 was arrested for a Hall

County warrant.

■ On Jan. 28, a woman reported a possible criminal trespass by her boyfriend’s son.

The woman said that as the man picked her up to take her to the airport he commented on her medications and valuables, and she was told by a housekeeper that someone had entered her room.

Braselton Police ■ A vacant Braselton home’s door was reported to be found open on Jan. 28. The door had been damaged.

■ A Park Bend Avenue resident reported Jan. 28 her husband, who had her debit card and car, would not answer phone calls.

The previous evening, the woman and her husband were separated by police after a dispute, and the husband and children went to stay in a hotel.

■ On Jan. 30, a vehicle falsely reported stolen by a man’s fiancée after the two had a dispute was stopped on Interstate 85.

■ A possible case of child abuse was reported Jan. 31 at a Reisling Drive home. The resident said she had the woman and

her 4-year old-daughter at her home when she witnessed the mother spank the child and then kick her in the butt and on the nose.

■ On Feb. 1, a driver reported receiving damage to his vehicle traveling on Interstate 85 after debris flew up from under another car and caused damage to his bumper, hood and windshield.

■ A tractor trailer driver headed north on Interstate 85 on Feb. 1 was stopped when the trailer was thought to have been stolen by the driver’s employer. The trailer was then towed, and the driver was allowed to drive off in the truck, which was not reported as stolen.

■ An accidental shooting was reported Feb. 2 at a Fisk Falls Drive home when the gun owner forgot to remove the magazine before he began cleaning the gun.

■ On Feb. 2, a Grand Hickory Drive resident reported a chainsaw stolen from the back of a parked pickup truck.

■ A man flagged an officer down Feb. 3 to report his wife being late returning his daughter to his custody.

Missing dog is being sought A female Boxer is missing missing from Jackson Park Subdivision off Jackson Trail Road.

The dog, which ran away Sunday while people were visiting to offer condolences on the passing

of a member of the household, was not wearing a collar or dog tags.

Adrian is the pet of a 5-year-old.

A reward is being offered. If you see Adrian, call 404-858-6960.

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Rachel Anderson spells way to win in county bee

By KATIE JUSTICE

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East Jackson Middle School student Rachel Anderson is now a C-H-A-M-P-IO-N, after winning the Jackson County School System Spelling Bee, held Friday, Feb. 1.

Anderson beat out nine other Jackson County students, one from each middle and elementary school, to earn the right to represent the district at the regional bee.

The rules of the competition were each student would be given a word, and should they misspell it, they would be eliminated. However, once only two competitors remains, the rules change.

Once a competitor misspells a word, the remaining speller must have correctly spelled the word missed by the other player and correctly spell a new word.

The elementary and middle school students faced

words like “gourmet,” “jubilant,” “limbo” and “puree.”

West Jackson Middle School’s Brandon Causey came in second and will serve as the district’s alternate.

Once down to the final two spellers, both Causey and Anderson misspelled “accrued,” giving both players a second chance to win.

However, Causey then misspelled “allocation,” which Anderson was able to spell correctly. She then spelled “technician” for the win, and sealed her fate as the district champ.

In addition to Causey from West Jackson coming in second, Aram Gallman from West Jackson Intermediate School placed third. He was the final elementary school student remaining in the competition, and was eliminated with the word “desperately.” Gallman was on the right path, but seemed to trip himself up when he restarted spelling the word.

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Jackson County spelling bee participants included, left to right: Rachel Anderson (East Jackson Middle School), Emma Axelberg (Gum Springs Elementary School), Aram Gallman (West Jackson Intermediate School), Allianne Clark (North Jackson Elementary School, Mary Morgan Collier (South Jackson Elementary School), Jeffrey Sherman (Kings Bridge Middle School, Victoria Carithers (Benton Elementary School), Madison Fields (East Jackson Elementary School), Alya Jones (Maysville Elementary School) and Brandon Causey (West Jackson Middle School). Below, right: Aram Gallman representing West Jackson Intermediate School, spelled such words as hostile, ridiculous and elegant to place third in the bee.

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At the Jackson County spelling bee, Director of Instruction and Improvement April Howard and School Superintendent Dr. John Green were on the podium with West Jackson Middle School student Brandon Causey, who was named alternate for the regional competition, and Rachel Anderson, who was named district champ.

SCHOOL notes Curriculum review under way The Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is inviting the public to participate in a review of their curriculum.

The GCPS is seeking feedback from parents, community members and staff on the system’s Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum now through Feb. 15.

The AKS standards have been developed to align with the state’s Common Core Standards.

The AKS standards fit into the state’s phasing in five new Common Core-aligned high school math courses. These specific courses are Algebra II CC, Geometry CC, Accelerated Geometry CC, Pre-calculus CC, and Accelerated Pre-calculus CC. Parents, staff, and community members may review the proposed standards and provide input on the recommended curriculum revisions for the five new mathematics courses for grades 9-12.

The AKS standards for two Junior Leadership Corps course for middle school students and the JROTC courses at the high school level are also under review.

To participate in either review, participants can visit the school system’s web site (www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us) where they will find the material to check as well as the forms to be used for making suggestions. They may submit the AKS Review Forms by e-mail to AKS_Review@gwinnett.k12.ga.us or by U.S.

mail to Curriculum Development Office, 437 Old Peachtree Road NW, Suwanee, GA 30024. Comments will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 15.

Contact Debbie Cate, GCPS Director of Curriculum Development and Instructional Support, at 678-301-6061.

Social studies educator honored One Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) educator received a statewide honor for his work in social studies.

Dr. Scott Roberts began his career with GCPS in 2001 as a social studies teacher at Summerour Middle School. Since then, he’s taught at Dacula Middle and now currently serves as the social studies program specialist in the Division of Teaching and Learning at the district’s Instruction Support Center in Suwanee.

It was in this role that he received the “2012 Gwen Hutcheson Outstanding Social Studies Educator Award,” from the Georgia Council for the Social Studies. Roberts received statewide recognition for his leadership and service to the subject area.

Roberts has a doctoral degree in Social Studies Education for the University of Georgia, a specialist’s degree in Instruction from Piedmont College, a master’s degree in Information Technology from the American Intercontinental University and a bachelor’s degree in Social Studies Education from the University of Georgia.

Robotics team season launches

By KATIE JUSTICE

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The Barrow-Jackson 4H Robotics team, known as WD4H, has officially begun its 2013 season.

Jan. 5 marked the beginning of the design and build season for the FIRST Robotics Competition.

The FIRST Robotics Competition is a program that began in 1989 and was founded “to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology.”

Each year, a competition is held in which teams are presented with a real world engineering challenge that includes the opportunity to

build and compete with a robot.

WD4H consists of a team of 8th to 12th grade members of the Barrow and Jackson County 4-H Club, and is only in its second year.

Last year, WD4H earned the Judges Award at the Peachtree Regional competition, in which participants were challenged to build a robot that plays basketball.

Members of the club showcased their robot at a meeting of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners and also at the Dec. 5 breakfast meeting of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce which showcased nonprofits.

As the 2013 season begins, WH4D is seeking community support in the form of donations or sponsorships. The group has a fundraising goal of $30,000 to cover the cost of parts, supplies and tools, but will also accept donations of gift cards or supplies.

For more information on Barrow-Jackson 4-H Robotics, contact Wanda McLocklin at wandamc@uga.edu or 770-307-3029.

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OBITUARIES Charlie Bass

Died Jan. 29, 2013 Charles T. “Charlie” Bass Jr., 86, of Hoschton, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013.

Born in Temple, he was a son of the late Charles Thomas Bass Sr., and the late Louella Bearden Bass.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a graduate of Emory School of Law and was a partner at Rich, Bass, Kidd and Witcher Law Firm of Decatur.

Survivors include wife, Lena Burton Bass; daughters, Charlene (Frank) Bass Llorens and Jane (Andrew) Bass McMillan of Hoschton; son, Charles (Patricia) Thomas Bass III of Cleveland; sisters, Charlsie Lehman of Chicago, Mary Mays of Roswell and Eleanor Wynn of Snellville; grandchildren, Franklin (Kimberly) Del Llorens, Jr., Anna (Chris) Lisa Hale and Andrew (Amanda) McMillan Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Karly Dianne Llorens, Michael Harrison Hale, Christopher Lake Hale, Andrew McMillan III and Laura Adrianna McMillan.

Memorial services were held Saturday, Feb., 2, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Vaughn Howington Jr., officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1720 Epps Bridge Parkway, Suite 108383, Athens, GA 30606.

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Lois Jordan Benson

Died Feb. 3, 2013 Mrs. Lois Jordan Benson, 86, of Sugar Hill, died peacefully with family at her side on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Benson; and daughter, Jackie Hudgins Hann.

Survivors include her daughters and husband, Jimmie and Ron Taylor of Sugar Hill and Pam Petty Terry; granddaughters and husbands, Tammy and Tim Harris of Buford and Staci and Todd Pealock of Demorest; son-in-law, Allan Hann; stepdaughter and husband, Nora and Ron Toback of Gainesville; stepson, Johnny Benson and wife, Catherine, of Braselton; stepgrandchildren, Larry Jones, Anne Nash, Michael Jones, Tracy, Stephanie and Donna Benson; great-grandchildren, Ansley and Jared Green, Mount Airy and Andrew Pealock, Cleveland, Tenn.; stepgreat-grandchildren, Joel Jones, Brandon and Chris Terry, Austin Nash, Amanda, Michael Jr., and Brent Jones, Libby, Abby, Juan, Chris and Elizabeth Benson.

Born Feb. 14, 1926, in Forsyth County, she was a member of the Buford Church of God for 20 years and a member of the Heritage Builders Sunday School class. She was a very kind and loving mother, grandmother and a friend to everyone she met.

She was known as the “Mint Lady” at church, giving candy to all. She was a homemaker and an avid gardener.

She loved flowers, and they grew beautifully for her. She was retired from Georgia Art and Lighting in Lawrenceville. She will be greatly missed by her family, as she was the love of their lives.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with

Pastor Joey Grizzle officiating and eulogy given by Staci Pealock. Interment followed at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Gainesville.

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Mike John Diemer

Died Feb. 1, 2013 Mike John Diemer, 44, of Winder, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013.

He was born at Fort Dix, N.J. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Ballard officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

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Charlie Eberhart

Died Jan. 30, 2013 Charlie Eberhart, 70, of Winder, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013.

He was a member of the Winder City Council and owner-operator of Eberhart & Son Mortuary in Winder.

Survivors include his wife, Pamala Eberhart; children, Latasha, Forrest and Nisha Eberhart and Derrick Porter; mother, Mattie Eberhart; brothers, Clifford, Kenny and James Eberhart; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at White Oak Spring Missionary Baptist Church in Winder. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder

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Lollie Ann Huff Hooks

Died Feb. 3, 2013 Mrs. Lollie Ann Huff Hooks, 68, of Jefferson, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013.

Born in Jefferson, she was a daughter of the late M.J. “Mack” Huff and the late Chloe Williamson Huff. Mrs. Hooks was a retired secretary for the University of Georgia Physics Department and a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, She was also preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Williams.

Survivors include an aunt, Virginia Hoffman of Commerce; uncle, Clarence Huff of Atlanta; and several cousins. Mrs. Hooks was loved and will be missed by caregiver Deneen and her family at Peachtree Village.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Dr. Michael Helms officiating.

Burial followed in the Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549, or to one’s favorite charity.

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Herbert Allen Hudgins

Died Jan. 31, 2013 Herbert Allen Hudgins, 95, of Gainesville, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013.

Born in Gainesville, he was a son of the late Joseph Bart Hudgins and the late Harriett Ann Mangum Hudgins. Mr. Hudgins was a member of the Belmont Baptist Church, where he was the oldest member and Deacon Emeritus. He was a graduate of the Martin Institute of Jef-

ferson and was employed by Georgia Power Company for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Willene Kinney Hudgins.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Doug Williams of Pendergrass; sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis and Diane Hudgins of Athens, James and Ann Hudgins of Marietta and John and Beth Hudgins of Gainesville; grandchildren, Teresa (Jeff) Sandrock, Barry (Neva) Latty, Bart (Ashley) Latty, Katherine (Collin) Field, Jason Hudgins, Jillian Hudgins, Sara Hudgins and Hannah Hudgins; stepgrandchildren, Ric, Daren and Cory Williams; and greatgrandchildren, Cade, Cole, Callie, Brayden, Morgan and Thomas.

The funeral service was held Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Belmont Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Compton officiating. Burial ollowed in the Belmont Baptist Church Cemetery with Barry Latty, Bart Latty, Jeff Sandrock, Cole Sandrock, Collin Field, Jason Hudgins, Cade Sandrock and Brayden Latty honored as pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to the Belmont Baptist Church Building Fund, 3635 Belmont Highway, Gainesville, GA 30507 or to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502-0500.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013

Donna Eugenia Bennett Knight

Died Feb. 1, 2013 Donna Eugenia Bennett Knight, 49, of Statham, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013.

A homemaker, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She always had to have the last word and will especially be remembered as a loving mother and wife. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Bennett.

Survivors include her husband, Terry Knight; sons, Tommy Bennett and Bobby Knight, both of Statham; daughter, Jeanie Knight of Statham; mother, Mamie Lyons of Cocoa, Fla.; brothers and sister, in-law, Tommy and Michelle Hood of Dacula and Donnie Norick of Cocoa, Fla.; sister, Deborah Thompson of Cocoa, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013

Freida Mae Kyte

Died Feb. 2, 2013 Mrs. Freida Mae Kyte, 81, of Winder, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013.

A native of Elizabethton, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Hal and Estella Taylor Perry. She was also preceded by her husband, Willard Thomas “Pete” Kyte Jr. Mrs. Kyte was a retired

secretary with A.O. Williams Insurance. One of her favorite companions was Maggie, her dog.

Survivors include her children, Conard and Vicki Kyte, Tommy and Velma Kyte, Dean Kyte, Debra Kyte, Lisa Romero, Kathy and Joe Camfield and Pennie Kyte; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and siblings, Jerry Perry, Emma Jean Cox, Maxine Rust, Sue Pirtle, Carolyn Dozier and Teresa Perry.

A graveside service was held Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in Rose Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Youngblood officiating.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013

Eula Fay Martin

Died Feb. 1, 2013 Eula Fay Martin, 72, of Maysville, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at her son’s residence following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Bishop T.E. Flowers officiating. Interment followed in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Born Jan. 2, 1941, in Gainesville, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Vinie Rice Wilkerson. She was a homemaker and attended Church of God Prophecy.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Henry Lance Sr., and Janet Lance of Jefferson; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Lance and Lynn-Julie Lance of Cleveland, Frank Lance of Gainesville and Wayne and Monica Phillips of Cumming; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

Memorial contributions may be made to Northeast Georgia Hospice, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 222, Gainesville GA 30501.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013

Sheppard Pierson Stell

Died Jan. 30, 3013 Sheppard Pierson Stell, 87, of Winder, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013.

Born in Loco, Texas, he was a son of Mary Smith Stell.

Beginning in 1946 and until his retirement in 1987, Pierson Stell, along with partner Ray Kilgore, photographed news and community events in Winder and surrounding communities. Their collection was purchased from Stell

by Myron Garrett of Winder.

Some of those photographs were assembled into “Barrow County: Photographs from the Stell-Kilgore Collection” by longtime newspaperman Myles R. Godfrey of Winder.

No services are planned.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013

Judith Elaine Harrison Trail

Died Feb. 1, 2013 Mrs. Judith Elaine Har-

rison Trail, 72, of Hoschton, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery.

Born Feb. 21, 1940, she was a daughter of the late William Walter and Winnie Bly Harrison in Harrisburg, Ill. She attended the Buford Church of God and had been a cook at the Gwinnett Medical Center. Mrs. Trail was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lee Trail.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Teresa Trail of Harrisburg, Ill.; daughters and sons-inlaw, Linda and Davy Green of Hoschton and Donna and Dan Milligan of Martin; four grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, David and Brenda Harrison of Peoria, Ill.; sister, Vera Fowler of Colorado; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013

Linda Mitchell Tullis

Died Jan. 28, 2013 Linda Mitchell Tullis, 66, of Buford, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2013.

Survivors include her husband of 22 years, Richard D. Tullis; son and daughterin-law, Terry Nathan and

Renee Turner of Winder; grandchildren, Zachary Turner, Melanie Turner and Jacob Turner; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Sharon and Scott Kinsey of Lula and Barbara Mitchell of East Point; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Russell and Martha Tullis of Jefferson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Born Oct. 2, 1946, in Atlanta, she was a graduate of North Clayton High School in College Park. She was co-owner of Tullis Metals in Rest Haven. She was of the Baptist faith.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Darwin Caldwell officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 743 Spring St., Gainesville, GA 30501-3899.

Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013

Alyson Elizabeth Wheeler

Died Jan. 27, 2013 Alyson Elizabeth Wheeler, 30, of Hoschton, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013.

A memorial service was held Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Lawson Funeral Home, now located at 4532 Highway 53 in Hoschton.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013

CHURCH NEWS Get through the week with The Springs Church and its Wednesday Night Downpour. Share a potluck dinner 6-6:30 p.m., followed by an adult church service focusing on prayer from 6:30-8 p.m., and Bible lessons and activities for youth and children, too. All welcome to each Wednesday’s Downpour.

The Springs Church is located at 6553 Spout Springs Road, in front of Flowery Branch High School. Email office@thespringschurch.org , call 770-965-9506 or visit www.thespringschurch.org sss A Call To Salvation, located at 1295 Jackson Trail Road in Jefferson, at the intersection of 11 and Jackson Trail Road, will be hosting Evangelist Eva Dooley, who carries an amazing anointing on her life for revival and to minister to and build up the body of Christ, at 10:30 a.m. and at 6 p.m. on Sunday Feb. 10. Call 706-367-9612 or visit www.acalltosalvation. org sss On Feb. 10, the annual Black History Program will be held at 3 p.m. at New Salem Baptist Church in Jefferson. This is a time when both Hall County and Jackson County can join and become united as a community. Celebrating history of those who gave their lives and time to make sure we would have this day of remembrance. On this day, we will add to the history by joining forces and become one community. sss See CHURCH, page 5A

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Consider practice of nonrandom acts of kindness Is there in circles and any one of us make more of that doesn’t an impact than enjoy and we might think. I appreciate shared this idea when somewith my chilone acts in dren. a kind way Many of us toward us? are aware of Brad Greene I had an – and have even The Pastor’s Pen opportunity participated in to review some way – in this with my kids over the a certain movement over weekend. We were eating the last few years. We’ve lunch after church at one been encouraged on bumof those places that has an per stickers and billboards indoor playground. My to “Practice Random Acts children had finished their of Kindness.” At its root, I meals, and they were rompdon’t have a problem with ing and playing with a few this idea. Any act of kindness, I believe, is a step in friends from church in the the direction of becoming “playground room” while who God wants us to be. But my wife and I finished our I’d like to encourage you to meals. We could see what think of it in a slightly differwas happening in the playent way. ground, and we were exWhat if, instead of praccited to see that our daughticing random acts of kindter – along with a friend ness, we began practicing – was helping a smaller girl intentional, deliberate, navigate the maze of tunand premeditated acts of nels and slides in the playkindness? What if, rather ground. They were making than waiting for the urge to sure she wouldn’t fall, they strike, we began each day were reassuring her, they with the intent – and a plan were coaching her, and – to show kindness to a perthey were encouraging her. son (or people) in our day?

As we watched, we were In speaking of the end content just knowing that of our days and our life’s the girls were acting kindly. meaning, British preacher And we were going to leave Charles Spurgeon once it at that. said, “Carve your name on But then the younger girl hearts, not on marble.” I and her family prepared to like this sentiment. He is leave, and on their way out encouraging us to make our the father made a point of mark not on headstones, but telling us that he appreciated the way his daughter instead to spend each day had been treated kindly. making our marks on huActs of kindness are like man lives. And we usually that, aren’t they? Like a don’t have to look very far stone thrown into a pool, for opportunities. How can they tend to spread out you be more deliberate and

intentional in being kind to your spouse or your children? Or your coworkers?

Or the person collecting your money in the drivethrough?

One of my favorite verses in the Bible – and one that has stuck with me for many years – is Galatians 6:2. It says, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

We become more like Christ when we act like he acted, and when we treat one another as he treats us. When we show love, mercy, compassion – kindness – we are fulfilling his law, which is to love God and one another.

Someone once said, “It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.”

We all have an opportunity today to practice non-random, intentional, deliberate and premeditated acts of kindness! Now...if I can only find a way to make that look good on a bumper sticker...

Brad Greene is the Lead Pastor at Arbor Pointe Church.

You are invited to worship with Arbor Pointe on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at West Jackson Middle School. Contact Pastor Greene at brad@ arborpointe.org or 706-3678358.

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Covenant Baptist Church is a group of called-out believers who are committed to following Jesus Christ as Lord. See you at the Hoschton Depot Sunday

mornings at 9:30 for Sunday school and 10:30 for morning worship.

Nursery and children’s church is provided.

Pastor Todd Coble can be reached at 678-316-0273. sss Bethabra Baptist

Church begins AWANA Sundays from 5:30-7 p.m.

New and exciting events are planned for ages 2 years through 5th grade.

Visit www.bethabra.org or call the church office at 770-867-3755. The church is at 1054 Old Thompson Mill Road.

iServe Ministries adds mobile food pantry

By KATIE JUSTICE

kjustice@clickthepaper.com

iServe Ministries is looking for families in need to benefit from their latest program. Once a month the organization will be providing about 500 families in need with food.

The Mobile Food Bank program will hold its first food giveaway from 8-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the Pendergrass Flea Market.

The food given away is first-come, first-serve and is free to any Jackson County family in need. However, the food is intended for lowincome families.

“You do have to sign a waiver that says you make less than a certain amount depending on your household size,” said Sherry Grant, who along with her

husband Jeff and their friends Jason and Kristen Ellis are the ones behind iServe Ministries.

The Mobile Food Bank program is offered through a partnership with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and The Emergency Food Assistance Program.

Each month a local church or organization sponsors the giveaway.

For $800, the Food Bank provides a 48-foot trailer containing 30,000 pounds of food, which is to benefit an estimated 500 families.

The Mobile Food Bank was created after the ministry realized the impact of their Bags of Love program, which sends food home with kids, to help provide families with food over the weekends and holidays.

“We felt that there’s such a greater need than the 90 families we served with the backpack program,” said Grant.

In addition to families receiving food, iServe is also looking for volunteers. The four member ministry is currently relying on friends to help with the massive food handout.

“We’re hoping each month sponsors send members out,” said Grant.

However, other volunteers are welcome, and anyone interested in volunteering, sponsoring or becoming a part of the database of resources to refer to families in need should e-mail iserveministries@ gmail.com, or visit www. iserveministries.com.

What if, instead of practicing random acts of kindness, we began practicing intentional, deliberate and premeditated acts of kindness? We all have the opportunity today – and every day – to do just that.

January 2013

WELCOMING THE NEWEST ADDITION TO OUR FAMILY

northeast GeorGia physicians Group heritaGe oB/Gyn it is tradition to celebrate exciting new additions in our lives. that’s why it only seems fitting that northeast Georgia physicians Group (nGpG) invites you to join us as we welcome heritage obstetrics and Gynecology to the group. patients will continue to see the same doctors and staff, in the same offices, with the same phone numbers and addresses. With the addition of oB/Gyn services, nGpG can ensure a future of exceptional care, every step of the way.

Services include: • • • • • •

front row (L to R): Clayton Cox, MD, FACOG; Stephen Little, MD, FACOG. back row (L to R): Jeffrey Ward, MD; Francis T. Lake, Jr., MD, FACOG; Holt Harrison, MD, FACOG

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comprehensive gynecological care routine and high risk obstetric care in-office permanent sterilization 3D/4D ultrasound in-office ablation for heavy menses advanced laparoscopy and treatment for pelvic relaxation and urinary incontinence • robotic gynecological surgery • nurse midwives: Tiffany Tucker, CNM; Lauren Wood, CNM

Offering services at two locations: Gainesville, 770-531-1515

Braselton, 770-965-4170

www.ngpg.org/heritage-obgyn

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First memories of Super Bowl in black & white When the first Super Bowl was held in 1967, it wasn’t even known by that name. It was called the AFLNFL World Championship Game. There was no Vince Lombardi Trophy because Lombardi was coaching one of the teams, the Green Bay Packers.

The game was televised by both CBS and NBC because they each had contracts to televise the leagues, which would merge a few years later.

There were no computergenerated stripes on the TV image of the game and the graphics were likely made by manually superimposing white letters on black paper.

Instant replay was introduced at a TV equipment show later that year.

But what must have been different was the food.

Pizza delivery in the South was unheard of.

Growing up in Social Circle, I didn’t know much about “restaurant” pizza. We only had those frozen jobs made

by Jeno’s.

Think about this: Doritos were not introduced nationally until 1966 and were relatively new. Fritos had been around, but the “scoop” variety was years away.

Chicken came only one way, as a whole fryer that mama would cut up and fry.

Kentucky Fried Chicken was relatively new and, in some towns, was not open Sundays. It would be nearly 20 years later before anyone heard the first mention of Buffalo chicken wings.

Most people bought Coca-Cola in either 6.5- or 10-ounce returnable bottles.

An automatic ice maker was a newfangled gadget only enjoyed by a few. Ice was made in refillable trays.

The microwave oven was still a decade and a half from being widely used.

In this area, most supermarkets did not sell beer, much less have a display promoting it for a football game.

There were no wardrobe malfunctions at that first game. Trumpeter Al Hirt appeared with the bands of the University of Arizona and

Harris Blackwood Grambling State University.

Hirt wore a dark suit, a tie and a shirt with cufflinks.

His tie remained tied during his performance.

The first game did not sell out. There were 33,000 empty seats in the Los Angeles Coliseum and the game was blacked out to TV viewers in the Los Angeles market.

Why the dismal ticket sales? Newspapers in the region wrote editorials blasting the ridiculous $12 ticket price. No one in their right mind would pay that kind of money to see a football game. Face value of tickets to this year’s Super Bowl ranged from $850 to $1,250, but brokers were getting much more.

The biggest TV at the time was a 25-inch console with one speaker. We didn’t get our first color TV until 1971, so we watched the game in black and white. Many homes still had a color TV with an octagon-shaped screen. Cable was in its infancy and there was no such thing as home satellite. Most of us watched on rabbit ears, a pair of telescoping antennas or on an outdoor home antenna that may require rotating to get a good picture.

If you had a color set, you might have to adjust the color when the game came on. Folks will be watching this game on big flat screens with high-definition pictures and surround-sound.

This year, the average American was expected to spend $118 on their Super Bowl party. Just think, 46 years ago, folks wouldn’t spend $12 to see the game in person.

The times, they are a changin’.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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Scolding is an un-Christian act Boy, can people be mean.

I’m thinking particularly of a reader named Samantha, whose scolding of me turned into a scalding.

By the time she was finished with her vicious tirade, I was skinned, boiled and overcooked. It didn’t make me mad, though. It didn’t even hurt my feelings. It made me sad. Real sad.

She wrote to point out a factual error I had made in a column about the King James Bible when I said it was the first English translation. I was wrong and I apologize for my misinformation. It was not the first English translation.

The column, though, was not about that. It was about the commonality of phrases we use today that comes from the King James Bible and the beauty of the language. It mainly was a whimsical piece, entertaining more than anything. It was not a scholarly piece. Most of my columns aren’t.

Oh, but did she get riled up. She wrote two pages and the longer she wrote, the meaner she got. One of the kinder things she said was, “I pray that people

Ronda Rich will stop worshipping a translation and start worshipping God.” A few sentences later, she continued, “God didn’t send his son to die for the English-speaking people.

He sent his son to die for all people of all tongues.”

I understand. But I can’t read Korean or Italian so I have to read the English versions. I certainly wasn’t espousing the King James Bible to be the final word in international Biblical translation. I even own a NIV and NLT and a couple of others but I prefer King James.

But here’s what makes me sad: This is how a “Christian” acts? Maybe it’s just me but it certainly didn’t seem to be good public relations for Christianity. If I weren’t rooted deeply in the ancient principles and teachings of the Bible, if I didn’t already have that commitment in

my life, I wouldn’t want any part of a religion where someone talks to another person like that over a mistake. A Biblical mistake.

It made me think long and hard about the smart mouth I have sometimes.

But my problem tends to come in one or two sentence tart comebacks or a tone that can be somewhat sharp. I don’t do mean, lengthy, condescending sermons. And I especially would not do it when representing myself as a person of faith.

Here’s the trouble with some Christians (I said “some,” not “all”) is they believe that the authority of the Word of God gives them the authority to annihilate those who do not share their exact same beliefs.

Wrong. The Word of God commissions those who believe to go forth with love and kindness to friends and enemies alike. It tells us to stand brave for what we believe but “be ye kind one to another.” We can disagree civilly.

As you might expect, the majority of my friends and family are people of faith and like-minded values.

But two of the best friends

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of several books, including “There’s A Better Day A-Comin’.” Sign up for her newsletter at www.rondarich.com. Her column appears weekly.

Edible trivia: Hooray for the nerds!

First, some showbiz honcho thought teaming a fat guy named Oliver Hardy with a skinny guy named Stan Laurel would be funny. Hilarity ensued.

Then, somebody at Maytag decided it would be a grand idea to construct a dryer to go with along with its washer. The storied history of laundry has never been the same.

Later, the people at Reese’s combined peanut butter and chocolate, a fantastic fusion of yumminess.

In the 1970s, the world’s mime braintrust forged the union of Shields & Yarnell in an attempt to bring pantomime to the forefront of popular entertainment.

Thank God Almighty, that effort failed miserably.

Now, we have another entry into the great tandems of our time: trivia and potato chips.

The other day, my wife came home from the grocery store heavy with giddy and light on cash. She had a special treat for me among the groceries, she revealed.

Scouring through the bags

Len Robbins for beer, I instead found Pringles Prints, a new product from the folks that brought us chips in a can.

Pringles Prints combine two of my greatest loves: useless trivia and useful potato chips. On each chip, written in blue, are trivia questions. The answers are written upside down below the question. Somehow, scientists have figured out a way to write on a potato chip without making it break into little pieces or taste like a permanent marker (which, from my own attempts, is very, very difficult).

Hooray for the nerds!

I devoured the whole can in mere minutes, along with some valuable learnin’.

And while this is indeed a marvelous breakthrough

in potato chip technology, once the elation subsided, I found room for some constructive criticism.

For instance, where were Pringles Prints when I was in school?

Why were scientists wasting their time with spray-on hair products and Viagra when they could have been making snacks that can promote education? Georgia has reportedly been 49th in the nation in SAT scores for years.

I can assure you -- with educational facts written on potato chips -- our SAT scores would have been much higher. Or, at least, mine would.

Also, the trivia questions on my chips were rather easy, stuff like “What’s the smallest state in the United States?” Obviously, the Pringles people are marketing this product toward kids or members of Congress. I suggest also including some tougher trivia questions for adults, ones like “What’s the name of game show host Peter Marshall’s son who played

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I have in the world are not Christians yet they are two of the finest people I have ever met. I love and admire both greatly.

Both are men of integrity, ethics, moral uprightness, compassion and kindness. One, particularly, has given away millions of dollars to help those less fortunate and he has never turned his back on anyone in need. Once a man who had double-crossed him in a business deal was in financial dire straits. My friend, the non-Christian, called up and asked, “How much do you need? I’ll send you a check today.”

Back to Samantha. I responded briefly to her to say what I said above. And you know what? She proved she truly is a Christian. She humbled herself and asked sincerely for forgiveness of her unkindness.

Now, if the rest of us could just practice the same thing.

Publisher Dennis L. Stockton General Manager Norman Baggs P.O. Box 430 Hoschton, GA 30548 www.clickthepaper.com

Editor LeAnne Akin

major league baseball?”

Questions that you may have to consult the Internet before eating the answer.

This concoction is also genius in that it gives potato chips a huge edge over other food items. Why eat a banana that will teach you nothing when you can have a delicious chip and learn what Shakespeare play is about the summer solstice?

How can an eggplant compete with a snack that informs you what the capitol of South Dakota is? It can’t, and it would be awfully difficult to print a trivia question on an eggplant.

It’s “junk food” no longer. I call it “thunk food.”

And, by the way, Peter Marshall’s son is Pete LaCock, formerly a first baseman with the Kansas City Royals. Now you know why he changed his last name to Marshall.

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

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Continued from 1A when Alzheimer’s patient become lost and served as manpower with Public Health trained for pandemic flu preparedness. While volunteering at the Statham Sunflower Festival last summer, a CERT member, who had served as a combat medic, recognized a festival-goer was having heart problems and assisted in getting the patient transported to the hospital for treatment.

While Barrow County has been fortunate to have thus far avoided serious disaster, knowing that CERT is part of the ready response is a plus for the community.

Richardson says he is appreciative of the support which CERT has gotten through the years from elected officials including Auburn Mayor Linda Blechinger, former Winder Mayor Chip Thompson and Commissioner Ben Hendrix, and former and current local

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“In the JENS system we still have our 911 data base which is around 18,000 landline phones and we are currently at about 3,500 cellphone signed up,” said Nichols.

Cell phones can still be registered by going to the Jackson County web site and clicking the link to sign up.

“It is extremely important for our citizens to get early warning on any weather system,” said Nichols. “The JENS is an excellent way to get messages wherever you are. The weather sirens we have, which are great, are

The Paper | Thursday, February 7, 2013 and county personnel including for Jud Smith, Cecil Kidd, Murray Kogod, Ray Mattison, Mark Melvin, Jimmy Terrell, Penny Clack, Shannon Young, Scott Dakin and Ernest Weant are just some of those who are supporters.

Barrow County Commission Chair Pat Graham, who formerly served as mayor of Braselton, is also a supporter, as is Regina Sockman of the American Red Cross.

Industries of the community have also supported CERT as the organization got involved in the Emergency Local Planning Committee (LEPC) to provide additional resources for preparation for any type of disaster requiring response. Stepan, particularly Mike Williams, and The Peoples Bank and its People to People program are on a long list of supporters of CERT. Richardson said when he first heard Mark Melvin, who worked in administration with Barrow County Fire & Emergency Services until leaving to work with Oconee

County, tell county commissioners about the CERT program in 2005, his interest was piqued. He was looking for a volunteer opportunity and, through the years, CERT involved into a “band of brothers.” He said fellow CERT members “knew you could count on each other because that other person shared training.”

According to Richardson, as many as 150 have been trained through the years in Barrow County, including Bruce Davis, who then went on to be a founding force – and remains thus – with Jackson County CERT. Davis was involved in the training of Deidra Moore, who then took what she learned to Banks County CERT. “It’s a domino effect with each taking a role to make what happened happen,” said Richardson, who says he is pleased to have been a part of the teamwork. “It was the team, not a single person.”

CERT training is a benefit for everyone. Whether you are a man, woman or young

only good for outdoor warning unless you happen to live next door to one. The range is around a half mile outside so you can see we have a lot of areas in the county without coverage from the sirens.

This even makes it more important for our citizens to get on the JENS program.”

Hall County also has a new way to directly communicate with thousands of businesses and residents within minutes of an emergency.

The new Everbridge system will alert subscribers to severe weather, fires, toxic environmental issues, violent crimes and other emergencies, county officials said Friday in a press release.

Alerts will comprise all

communication methods: cellphones, land line phones, email, text messaging, fax and pagers.

Residents listed in Hall County’s 911 database will automatically receive alerts by land line, though anyone can register, provide additional contact information or opt out, officials said.

A NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio is also recommended as standard operating equipment in every home, said Nichols.

person, the training will help that individual to help their neighbors.

“CERT is really a good program,” said Richardson, who notes the opportunity to connect with so many incredible people was made possible by CERT. “It’s been a great trip,” says Richardson, as he hangs up his CERT cap to spend more time with another passion, amateur radio. In fact, his “ham” radio experience is one of the CERT talents and skills utilized during emergency situations with other forms of communication are interrupted. Both he and his wife are involved in the Tri-County Amateur Radio Club of which he will serve as vice president in the coming year. Public health is integrating the communication form in its planning and sending workers to training. During 9-11 and tornado emergencies such as Katrina and Sandy, amateur radio operators, some also CERT trained, provided needed contact with emergency

crews.

“We have an army of people who are equipped to help their communities,” said Richardson, who notes that individuals are not simply turned out on their own.

Individuals are trained to be part of a team; they are a part of something bigger than themselves.

During the awards dinner at Dakota’s Bar and Grill in Auburn, it was noted that Richardson was very motivated in his efforts and worked to place the team in the public eye as often as possible. He worked to educate citizens of the need to be trained and prepared for disasters that may hit Barrow County.

“Bob Richardson was one of the first faces you saw when you started with the Barrow County CERT program for the seven years it has been in existence,” said current CERT President Mike Wilson. “He is affectionately known by CERT members as Father CERT. He will be missed by all of

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us as he moves on to his next chapter in his life.”

Richardson’s years of selfless dedication were commended with a plaque and certificate. A slide show was presented showing the history of CERT in Barrow County. He and other members were also recognized for the hours they put into CERT during the year. In 2012, members of CERT attended 27 community events and accumulated a total of 1,456.25 volunteer manhours.

“I really enjoyed CERT and working with great people,” said Richardson, who says he is pleased to see good leadership moving Barrow County CERT forward with Wilson as president.

If you are interested in the CERT program or free training, visit barrowcert.org or contact Penny Clack at 770307-2987 ext. 1842.

To learn more about Jackson County CERT, contact Bruce Davis at 404-449-2123 or email brucedavis@jacksoncert.org or visit www. jacksoncert.org

GOP precinct meetings set for Saturday The Jackson County Republican Party is convening Feb. 9 precinct mass meetings for the election of delegates and alternates to the Jackson County Republican Party Convention set for March 9.

Jackson County residents who are registered to vote and believe in Republican Party principles are invited to participate.

Registration for the meetings will be at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Jefferson Clubhouse at 302 Longview Drive in Jefferson.

The Jackson County Republican Party will hold its convention at 10 a.m. on March

9 at the Jefferson Civic Center, located at 65 Kissam St., in Jefferson, with delegates and alternates to the 9th Congressional District Convention of April 20 to be elected, along with 2013-2015 party officers.

The 9th Congressional District Convention will convene at 10 a.m. on April 20 at Lakeview Center, located at 2057 Dawson Forest Road East in Dawsonville, with the Georgia Republican Party State Convention at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 17, in Athens.

Contact Jackson County Republican Party chairman Kelley Gary at 678-8953234 or Kelley@jacksongop.org.

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Shaw reaches 1,000-point milestone

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

Senior Trevon Shaw has entered his name into the record books at Mill Creek High School by becoming the first player in school history to score 1,000 points.

Shaw said he had no idea that he was on the brink of such a grand achievement yet his partner in crime Elijah Bryant must have been keeping a stat sheet of his own for Shaw, as he was the one who delivered the good news.

“It happened at an away game at Habersham Central [High School]. Elijah told me I was close to reaching 1,000 points leading up to that game. When he told me that I was going to be the first person in the history of Mill Creek to do it, they ran plays for me to try and make it happen,” said Shaw. “I only needed six more points and all it took was two quick 3pointers. To this day I don’t know how Elijah Foster Peters For the Paper knew that.”

Shooting the 3-pointer is Shaw’s specialty Shaw doesn’t take the achievement but when left open he can be just as deadly lightly, especially after considering all the great players who have gone on to do great from every other area on the floor.

things at the Creek and beyond.

“It’s a big deal. I’m the only person to score that many points here. There have been great players that have played here before me and I’m glad to be above that kind of company,” said Shaw.

Shaw admitted that he wasn’t always dapper on the court; he had more skills playing among guys in a pick-up game than in an organized basketball game.

“When I came here, I was an out-of-control basketball player. I knew how to play street ball until I met Coach [Chad] Rodgers. He helped me shoot in the mornings and after practice,” said Shaw. “At first I couldn’t even shoot that well to be honest and now I’m one of the top shooting guards in the county and in the state and I appreciate the coaching staff for that.”

After a little bit of sprucing up, it didn’t take Shaw long to show he had exceptional skills.

“Upon entering my sophomore year, I realized that I could really shoot the ball and really stretch the defense. What I needed was more confidence shooting the ball. I used to

shoot and then if I missed a shot, I wouldn’t shoot the ball again,” Shaw said.

Shaw has excelled in every area on the court but there is something special about shooting from behind the arc that gives him an extra boost of confidence and keeps the fans on their feet.

“I’m comfortable shooting 2- and 3-pointers but, I’d rather shoot the 3 because it puts more points on the board,” stated Shaw. “I gain more confidence when I shoot the 3… once I shoot a couple of those, I feel like I’m unstoppable.”

Shaw has set the bar high for future shooting guards and while he wants the team to continue their success after he’s gone, he made it very clear that he does not want to surrender his accomplishment.

“I don’t want anyone to break my record,” said Shaw.

Now Shaw can focus on adding to his point total in the Mill Creek’s regular season finale against Mountain View High School; Shaw has the chance to heighten his point if the Hawks make a deep run into the playoffs.

Mill Creeks suffers Hawks go 1-1 in region play pivotal region losses

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

The last time the Hawks met the Eagles, it was at The Hill where they won on a buzzer-beater 3-pointer courtesy of Trevon Shaw. Mill Creek was able to maneuver past John Reyes of Collins Hill High School who is nearly seven feet tall. His shot blocking abilities are effortless yet whatever worked for the Hawks the first time around was missing last Tuesday where they tumbled 49-44 against the Eagles.

From the opening tip-off Reyes made his presence felt on the defensive side of the ball. He wasn’t the most athletic or highly-skilled player on the court; he simply used his height to his advantage. Kris Milon was one of the few Hawks that was able to get past Reyes, who blocked a handful of shots that could have sealed the win for the Hawks.

Shaw drew first blood with a 3-pointer that brought the stands to its feet.

Eric Ritland followed with a three of his own to go up 6-4. The Eagles went up by one after shots at the free throw line. Reyes continued to reject shots by the Hawks but Elijah Bryant decided to return the favor and displayed his own shot blocking abilities.

The Hawks may have struggled underneath the basket but they did well from behind the arc. Yet the Eagles were able to outdo whatever tactics the Hawks devised.

The frenzy between the two didn’t let up in the second quarter; Ritland pulled the Hawks within six at the charity stripe but the Eagles lead rose to nine with a one minute to play in the half.

The second half such a much hungrier team from the Hawks; MCHS worked together to sink shots away from Reyes and Milon tied the game up at 34 all. From there, the seesaw battle for the lead would not die down. Up 45-40 with less than a minute to play the Eagles began to pull away as they used shots from the free throw line to prohibit the Hawks from being within reach of taking the lead.

Christopher led the pack with 13 points and Shaw finished with 10.

The match against North Gwinnett was far more entertaining up until the second half; North Gwinnett seized control in the final two quarters and never looked back. Brandon Smith and Shaw kept the game close in the first half but the Bulldogs’ came through with a 59-47 win.

It may have taken the Hawks a few minutes to get warmed up but, when they did, they certainly brought the heat against Collins Hill High School.

The Lady Hawks went on an 8-0 run before Collins Hill finally notched their first shot of the game with 3 minutes to play in the first quarter.

Mill Creek buried a 3pointer with less than a minute to play and held on to a 13-3 lead. Madison Phillips completed an effortless floater as time expired at the end of the first quarter. Collins Hill couldn’t seem to get a grip on their shooting which kept them bound to just 3 points at the end of the first.

At the bottom of the second, the Hawks advanced to a 24-12 lead after Shannon McCrosson dished an impressive pass to India Dillard who completed a layup and finished the drive at the foul line. Mill Creek continued to lead the Eagles 25-14 going into the half.

In the third, the Lady Hawks stayed on the fast-track and elevated the score to 40-22. Collins Hill was not able to keep up with the agility of the Hawks and was not as sharp when it came to re-

bounds and steals; the Hawks punished the Eagles with open looks all night long.

As time began to wind down in the fourth quarter, the seniors were announced as they left the court. The Hawks played well enough to have a cozy lead and could afford to let the bench do the rest of the work.

Dillard, who played in her last home game at Mill Creek, scored 17 points while Nadiya Miller, also

a senior, finished with 15 points.

When it was time to face the Bulldogs, the Lady Hawks made a statement by holding on to a 1point lead against the top team in the region and one of the top teams in the state. What was most memorable in that short period of time was the fact that Mill Creek proved they could take North Gwinnett High School out of their element, but not for enough time

to win the game.

Both teams exchanged plenty of shots that hit the rim to start but Lexie Brown of North Gwinnett ended the famine with a 2-pointer and the Hawks responded with a 3 to take the lead. However, the remainder of the first quarter belonged to NGHS as the Bulldogs were not as efficient under the basket but managed to take a 14-7 lead at the end of the first quarter.

However, the Hawks responded well in the second thanks to Malaysia George and Phillips who contributed to a 1-point lead but the Hawks fell behind by just 1 point at the break.

At the top of the third, the Bulldogs were not satisfied with their 18-17 advantage.

Although Mill Creek stayed close by creating turnovers and converting on opportunities to make shots, the Bulldogs retaliated with a shooting spree that was hard to contain.

North Gwinnett continued to put in work on their double-digit lead at the end of the third. A fresh set of minutes couldn’t go by fast enough for Mill Creek who watched their chances of pulling the upset over North Gwinnett crumble in a 5831 loss.

JHS Dragons crush crosstown rival Commerce

BY CHARLES PHELPS

Regional staff

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Top left: Willie Taylor takes the pull up jumper against North Hall High School. Top right: Jakeia Wilson strips the ball away from Commerce; Wilson finished with 10 points. Right: Jaclyn Coleman goes in for the layup in a statement win over their cross town rival.

On senior night at Jefferson High School, the girls’ and boys’ squads knew they wanted to go out with a bang against their biggest foe Commerce High School. They knew it wouldn’t be easy and it would be physical, however, both teams got their desired wins.

Satchel Turpin led the boys’ team with 15 points and Kendrick Robinson added 13 points.

Robinson also went 9-for-12 from the free-throw line. Tyler Patrick added 10 points for the Dragons as well. The free throws had been an Achilles’ heel for the Dragons, but on Friday night, Head Coach Bolling Dubose said he thought they shot better than they had for most of the year.

“I felt all year that we were better shooters than we were showing. Tonight, it had a bigger effect on the game,” Dubose said. “That had a lot to do with it. We wanted to make it a fast-pace game. We wanted to have an up-tempo game and run with the ball. I just thought the first half we let them dictate the tempo. We gave them a lot of second and third shots so we didn’t get a lot of defensive rebounds, which meant we couldn’t run the ball. We were just not playing the

way we talked about playing.”

For the Tigers, Thomas McMillan was their driving force on offense. He scored a game-high 27 points. The Tigers jumped out to a fast 5-0 start in the first quarter.

McMillan scored eight points in the first and Commerce led 10-7 after the first quarter.

In the second, the Dragons answered back. They took the lead midway through the quarter, but Commerce stole it by one. However when Jefferson was down 20-18, Patrick hit two free-throw shots near the end of the quarter to tie the game at 20 all. The second quarter saw the lead change hands twice and the game was tied on four occasions.

“I went in there at halftime and said, ‘Look, whose tempo is this, ours or theirs?’ All we talked about at halftime was picking up our tempo. We had to pressure them. We had to make them start running,” Dubose said.

The third quarter ended like the first half did with both teams tied up at 39 apiece. However, the Dragons kept their foot on the gas and scored 24 points in the fourth quarter. Robinson scored 10 of his 13 points in the fourth.

“I thought they tried to run with us in the second half, [more so] in the latter part of the third quarter

and throughout the fourth quarter.

That’s where the tempo picked up.

That was to our advantage. We end up scoring 43 points in the second half because the tempo picked up,” Dubose said. “I thought the guys carried out the game plan a lot better by picking up the tempo in the second half. The free throws were big, especially in the fourth quarter; 11 of 14 will win you a lot of games.”

The Lady Dragons did not have to worry too much about free throws. They had a dominating 56-31 win over the Tigers. They were led by seniors Sarah Wood, who scored a game high 12 points and Jakeia Wilson added 10 points and was 5 of 7 from the free throw line.

The victory was a wire-to-wire win for the Lady Dragons who didn’t give up the lead at any point during the game. Commerce was led by McClain Martin who scored 11 points. Hannah Davis added eight.

Wood scored seven of her 12 points in the first quarter for the Lady Dragons but, there was a second-half surge that separated the Lady Dragons from the Lady Tigers, as they held the opposition to 11 second half points while scoring 31 points alone in the second half.

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GMP host Southern Super Series 2013

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See which teams are in action this week

Gresham Motor Sports Park will host two Southern Super Series 2013 events this season. On April 27, it will make it way to GMP; the event will tip-off in Nashville at the Nashville Fairgrounds speedway. The series will come back to Gresham on Aug. 10. The Southern Super Series will also make appearances at the infamous All American 400. Dan Elliot of GMP said the series is one of the most thrilling events to happen in the past ten years. $10,000 is up for grabs for drivers competing in the series. Visit greshammotorsportspark. com for more information including scheduled events and the cost of tickets.

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School girls’ team compete against cross town rival East Jackson High School tomorrow night at home at 7 p.m. The boys team will take on the Eagles at 8:30 p.m. The Lady Dragons of Jefferson High School will take on Union County High School at UCHS. The tip-off is set for 7 p.m. The boys’ will compete against Union County at 8:30 p.m. The Mill Creek High School girls’ squad will square off against Mountain View High School. The game is set for 6 p.m. at Mountain View. The boys will compete at 7:30 p.m.

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School wrestling team will compete in the Sectionals Tournament. The Jefferson wrestling team will take the mat in the Sectionals Meet in Dublin. Times have not been announced yet. The Jefferson swim team will have the week off before competing for all the marbles in the GHSA State Meet. Georgia Tech will be the site of the meet on Feb. 8-9. state title at Georgia Tech on Feb 9 a.m. at 6 p.m. The Hawks’ wrestling team will also compete in Sectionals.

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Mill Creek Hawks continue journey to state meet

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

Latrice Williams ThePaper

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

It was one of the longest meets of the year but the seven-and-a-halfhour tournament was well worth the time spent on the mat as the Mill Creek High School wrestling team will live to fight another day.

The Hawks will see five wrestlers compete at sectionals tomorrow at Kennesaw Mountain High School.

It was very evident that Collins Hill and North Gwinnett High School were the two favorites entering the region meet. The day had it fair share of upsets but somehow both managed to walk away the same way they came in.

CHHS finished in first place with the Bulldogs placing second.

Senior Andy Klemm started the day off right for the Hawks with a win over Ethan Knight of Habersham Central High School. He worked very quickly to eliminate Knight early on and booked his ticket to the next round. In the pigtail round, Klemm relinquished his 4-3 lead over Octavian Jarda of Mountain View High School but Klemm had unfinished business and secured an 8-7 victory. However, in the championship semifinals, Klemm couldn’t rally past Ryan Moore of Meadowcreek High School.

Klemm’s younger brother Bobby had a day to brag about. Klemm gave an outstanding effort against William Alford of Habersham

Top left: Andy Klemm survives the pigtail round against Octavian Jarda of Mountain View and (bottom left): Ardy Velez’s signature win over Drew Collins of Collins Hill High School allowed him to take a second place finish.

From left to right: Bobby Klemm finished in fourth place as well as Austin Burel.

Central. He trailed early but finished with a 14-10 win in the final seconds where the pressure was on for Alford to tie the match with just 10 seconds left. Klemm moved on to round two where he suffered his first loss of the day to Anderson Palm of Collins Hill. However, he did not back down from the rest of his challengers and finished in fourth place.

Wesley Peterson took an early

2-0 lead against Adeniyi Harden of Meadowcreek but the battle to start the day 10 erupted after Harden fought back with two escapes and a takedown. The score remained close throughout most of the match but Peterson fell just shy of the win.

However he took down one of the top dogs from North Gwinnett in round two; Peterson published a 91 win over Robert Bevers and went on to finish the tournament in fifth place.

Marcos Rosenkjer finished Zeke Durham of Habersham Central in less than a minute; however, he’d need the rest of his energy for Rudy

Jackson County aims high for sectionals meet by latrice williams

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

The sport of wrestling pushes you to prove yourself all throughout the season and once you have done so, there is still more work to be done. The Panthers competed in their area meet this past weekend and while they didn’t come out as the victor as a team they had a few individual efforts that will allow them to continue their season at sectionals tomorrow.

Still, the Panthers will have to have another top-notch performance to qualify for state; their road to bringing home the trophy is far from over.

“I am very proud of how our team wrestled this past weekend. I am disappointed that we did not finish in the top four but, I am happy with

how they performed. We are in a very tough area and we had six wrestlers qualify for the sectional tournament,” said Head Coach Jason Powers.

JT Wood was named the area champion in the 120 weight class and Daivon Ledford in the 170.

“JT and Daivon had excellent tournaments and both earned area titles. We were shut out of individual area titles last year so it is nice to have two again this year.

The other four wrestlers had great weekends as well, but came up short of the area title,” stated Powers.

The Panthers’ goals are usually set for a top four finish but this time around, Powers is setting the bar a little higher due to what’s at stake.

“Our goals going into sec-

tionals are high. We are hoping to qualify all six wrestlers for the state tournament. We are going to have to wrestle tough to be able to accomplish our goal but I truly think we can do it. In addition to just qualifying, we have to also place as high as we possibly can so that it will set us up nicely for a top six placing at the state tournament,” Powers said.

The season has been a long one but Powers is confident that his troops have enough fight in them to get the job done next week and beyond.

“As we are nearing the end of our season, we are doing our best wrestling. I have no doubt that the trend will continue this upcoming weekend in Morgan County at the sectional tournament,” said Powers.

Roxanne Andreasen For the Paper

Top: Conner Andreasen finished as the runner-up in the 132 weight class; (Top left):Zak Evans (138 class) finished third and (bottom left): Lane Robertson (182 class) finished fourth.

(Above):Evan Breakspear (220 class) came in third while (left): Daivon Ledford came out as the top victor in the 170 weight class. JCCHS will compete in the Sectionals Tourney tomorrow.

Guillen of Norcross w h o issued him a 10-1 loss. Yet Rosenkjer rebounded well and brought the pain in the consolation round.

His 9-1 win was loaded with takedowns and one escape. In the finals, Rosenkjer won by pin over Mountain View.

Cody Wheeler came out hungry and kept a strong lead throughout his first match against Dennis Lu of Duluth High School. He kept his level of intensity high and followed his coaches’ instructions well.

Wheeler’s will to seal a top four finish paid off. He stumbled against Collins Hill’s Jimmy Gall but upset North Gwinnett in a 13-9 victory and joined Rosenkjer with a thirdplace finish.

In the 126 weight division,

player of the week Satchel Turpin Jefferson High School The junior scored 15 points against Commerce High School when more than just bragging rights were at stake.

Austin Burel represented well for Mill Creek. He started the day 0-1 but saw a win over Meadowcreek which was a team that put many wrestlers on the podium that day.

However, Burel didn’t allow his loss to set him back and ended the day in fourth place.

The biggest highlight of the day for Mill Creek was Ardy Velez who got a first round bye and was immediately sent to round two where he defeated Drew Collins of Collins Hill. In the finals, Velez was going for it all but Brett Byerly of North Gwinnett had other plans, leaving Velez in second place.

Mill Creek will see Burel, Klemm, Rosenkjer, Velez and Wheeler compete for a shot at state this weekend.

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March for Babies efforts stepping up for Luke Ambassador family shares inpiration for involvement in March of Dimes fundraising

BY KATIE JUSTICE

kjustice@clickthepaper.com

The Barrow-Jackson March of Dimes (MOD) has officially begun its fundraising season with Thursday’s kickoff.

The 2013 Barrow-Jackson MOD March for Babies will be held Friday, April 26, at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, and teams are starting to raise money in support of MOD. Around 50 people showed up to support the March of Dimes and its goal to end premature births, and hear the story this year’s local ambassador family — the Sims.

Luke Sims, the son of Matt and Wendy Sims, was born Oct. 23, 2011 — 10 weeks premature.

He weighed only 1 pound and 15 ounces when he was born more than two months early and was hospitalized for his first 48 days.

“Imagine leaving the hospital without your firstborn baby — better yet, imagine doing so for almost 50 nights in a row,” said Matt Sims, during the kickoff.

According to the March of Dimes, Luke isn’t alone in his prematurity. Almost one in every eight babies born in the United States comes early. However, scary statistics weren’t the focus of the night.

“We refuse to readdress these, but want to focus on the positives,” said Sims, who admits that while Luke’s life hasn’t been easy, it has been inspiring.

Team leaders attending the event were encouraged to gather supplies and get their fundraising under way.

Patty Shaffer, co-chair of the BarrowJackson MOD, advised teams on how best to raise money. Some of her tips include making fundraising fun and taking it online.

“People that do online fundraising raise twice as much money,” said Shaffer, who says getting online is easy. Teams just go to www.marchforbabies.org and sign up.

Local teams also have several upcoming events. The third annual Ms. March of Dimes pageant will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Colleen O. Williams Theater in Winder. The pageant begins at 10 a.m. and tickets are $5 for anyone ages 4 and up.

The team for ambassador Luke Massey Sims is also holding fundraisers through the two local high schools where his parents work.

Commerce High School, where Wendy Sims teaches, is selling T-shirts and wrist bands promoting the MOD and Luke, and the Winder-Barrow High School baseball booster club is also selling shirts in Luke’s honor. Matt Sims teaches and coaches at Winder-Barrow High. All proceeds will go toward the Luke Massey Sims MOD team. For information on

Katie Justice The Paper

Wendy and Matt Sims with son Luke (above) are serving as the 2013 March for Babies ambassador family. Matt Sims spoke about leaving the hospital for 50 nights without their son; (below) Also attending the kickoff held at the Braselton-Stover House was the 2012 ambassador family, Amber and Chris Gooch and their son Austin.

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Miss Preteen March of Dimes 2012 Cortni Collins participated in the kickoff celebration. The third annual Ms. March of Dimes pageant will be held Saturday at the Colleen O. Williams Theater in the Winder Cultural Arts Center on East Athens Street in downtown Winder beginning at 10 a.m.

T-shirt or wristband purchases, email Welynda.sims@gmail.com for Commerce High shirts, or cdmjwalls@gmail.com for shirts from the Winder-Barrow baseball booster club.

To learn more about the MOD or to sign-up for the March for Babies, visit www.marchforbabies.org.

Sweet meet & greet

Braselton shops hosting Feb. 9-10 artists’ showcase

BY LEANNE AKIN

lakin@clickthepaper.com

LeAnne Akin The Paper

Braselton Gallery, owned by Debra Swantek Brook, left below, with potter Stephanie Phelan, is hosting a Feb. 9 event at which the community can meet some of the 33 local artists whose work is available at the consignment shop.

A “Coffee, Cake and Chocolates Meet and Greet with the Artists” is being hosted from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Braselton Gallery, Located at 36 Frances St., in downtown Braselton, it’s a place “Where Artists and Art Lovers Collaborate, Create and Celebrate,” according to owner Debra Swantek Brooks.

A consignment gallery which also offers services including custom framing, Braselton Gallery marked its grand opening Nov. 10, and participates with Braselton festivals and events.

Brooks opened Braselton Gallery last fall and has thus far attracted 33 local artists to display and make available for sale their work – from pottery to jewelry, from handcrafted furniture and unique, one-of-a-kind boxes to ironwork, from Americana designs to photography.

“We have so much wonderful local talent and people are impressed when they come in the door,” says Brooks, continuing that each of the 33 current artists have their own story waiting to be told. “Many say ‘this is what this area needed’.”

Dave Rusk agrees. “It’s great to have the Braselton Gallery representing so many local artists and craftspeople. The variety of arts and crafts as well as the quality of workmanship is a welcome addition to Braselton. Debra has established a great standard for future businesses in the ‘new’ Braselton.”

Brooks and others who have their work at Braselton Gallery are also involved in other art-related ventures including the Jackson County Arts Council, which recently got its nonprofit status and is planning an event to showcase student art.

Brooks is enjoying the chance to bring regional artists together to provide a unique shopping opportunity for the community and for visitors. Shoppers are responding as December was a wonderful month for Braselton Gallery with 240 pieces sold.

“I want this to be a fun place where artists can come in and do work and collaborate – where the focus is on art and having a good time,” said Brooks.

Brooks acknowledges she has wanted to open a gallery for years and was determined to take the plunge after realizing life is short. She decided she had put her dream on hold long enough. When she saw the old sign shop in Braselton being renovated, she found her location, designed her signage and got busy with the help of fellow artists, friends and family.

Brooks is integrating her web building experi-

LeAnne Akin The Paper

John Dionne is a custom wood box artist living in Hoschton. He works as a Human Resources Manager at Carters and also creates handcrafted boxes designed one at a time. Below: Veteran Terry Short, who lives in Hamilton Mill, brings Americana to life with his folks art flag designs. ence to assist artists with marketing with Facebook, web marketing and she eventually plans for an online store for smaller items.

Everyone is welcome to the special weekend activities Braselton Gallery is jointly hosting with other downtown Braselton shops. The artists meet and greet will be a chance to hear some of the artists’ stories as you see their work.

Contact Debra at 678-960-8977 or debra@BraseltonGallery.com. You can also visit BraseltonGallery.com

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS The semi-annual Lollipop Kids consignment sale will be held Thursday, Feb. 14, and Friday, Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Most items will be sold for half price on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 8 to 11 a.m. The sale will be held at the Jefferson Civic Center, 65 Kissam St., Jefferson, GA 30549.

The sale features new and gently used clothes, toys and furniture from 400 local sellers. sss The Hoschton Women’s Civic Club meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Hoschton Depot. “All local women are encouraged and welcome to join us,” announces president Betsy Ryan. sss A Celebration of Lights...A Ball Benefiting Peace Place will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Winder Community Center.

Black tie optional with a dinner buffet, cash bar, dancing and a silent auction. Tickets are $60 and table sponsorships of $500 include table of eight, sponsor gift and acknowledgement in event publicity.

Email at peaceplace@ peaceplaceinc.org for more information. sss Arbor Day 2013 will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, at the “McKinney hill” site located on Longview Drive near Old Swimming Pool Road, across from the Jefferson City Clubhouse.

In appreciation of Col. McKinney’s vision to maintain the property as green space, the

city plans to dedicate the hill in his honor by placing a marker. The dedication and Arbor Day ceremonies will be combined, and a Georgia Oak will be planted near the marker. sss A free stroke awareness event is being hosted from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, in the Mulberry Park Clubhouse.

Stroke survivor Wanda Grogan of Athens will be the featured speaker.

Light refreshments will be served following the event which is being coordinated by Catherine Cosenza.

Register by contacting Catherine at cjcosenza@ bellsouth.net sss The annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Jefferson Civic Center.

Thousands of adult and children’s hardbacks and paperbacks will be available at low prices.

A special preview night will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, for Friends of the Library members. Call the library at 706-367-8012 for membership or sale details. sss The 2013 Fur Ball be held March 22 at the Braselton-Stover House.

The fundraiser proceeds will go to the new building for the Humane Society of Jackson County. Tickets are $100 per person or $150 per couple. sss HeART for Chocolate, Heart for Children is a new event for Jackson County where “chocolate meets art for a cause” at the Jackson Civic Center on Saturday, March 23. All proceeds benefit CASA. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, music and dancing are ncluded in the ticket price of $35.

Contact Annette Bates at annette@piedmontcasa. org or 706-387-6375.

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Thinking of renewing vows?

Tying the knot on Valentine’s?

By KATIE JUSTICE

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Jackson County Probate Judge Sherry Moore says she expects to see more weddings on Valentine’s Day. “I anticipate to be very busy that day with weddings,� said Moore, who took office in January. “We’ve just been doing weddings on Thursdays, and we already have more for Valentine’s Day than any other Thursday.�

She said so far, the most weddings they have had are two or three on a Thursday, but on Valentines Day, the Jackson County Probate Office has allotted slots for couples to sign up. There are currently three or four slots in the morning and three or four in the afternoon. “So far we have four signed up, but we only take appointments two weeks in advance, so I figure by the 14th all slots will be full,� she said. “I think it’ll be fun. It’ll definitely be a different way to spend Valentine’s Day,� said Moore, whowears her robe for weddings and most days she just puts it on and takes it off. But on Valentines “I figure I’ll just have my robe on all day,� she said. “My experience is that’s

a very popular day for weddings. People always scramble to see if they can schedule them for that day,� said Moore.

Gwinnett County Celebrate this Valentine’s Day by joining other couples at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, on Thursday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the old Justice of the Peace Office (Rooms 103 and 104) where Magistrate Court judges will perform Valentine’s Day wedding ceremonies or perform special ceremonies to renew wedding vows.

Couples who are getting married must obtain a valid marriage license prior to Feb. 14 and bring the original marriage license to the ceremony; you will not be able to obtain a license at the historic courthouse. Contact Probate Court at 770-822-8250 for information on obtaining your marriage license. Couples who are renewing their wedding vows do not need to bring a marriage license. All services are free and no appointment is necessary.

For more information, contact Chief Magistrate Kristina Hammer Blum at 770-822-8081 or kristina. blum@gwinnettcounty.com.

Elements: For a pampered you Elements A Day Spa is joining with other downtown Braselton shops for a special weekend event, promoted to showcase some of the newest additions to the business community.

Cheri Winham-Huff and her husband Jim own the day spa located in one of the newly renovated buildings on Brassie Lane near the Braselton House.

Winham-Huff has a long history in the hair and skin-

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Cheri Winham-Huff handles facials while Erika Jantzen and Michael Jones are the massage therapists whom Winham-Huff says are among the best in the business. sidered bioenergic: made from natural plant derivatives that treat the skin holistically.�

One of her business objectives is to keep facials and massage affordable to everyone. She also wants people to know that Elements is a small local business with a big heart. Elements is extending the grand opening

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Gift certificates and gift baskets are available.

Elements A Day Spa is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday with Sunday hours by appointment. Call 770-871-1014 or email elementsadayspa@ gmail.com

Military support club hosting motivational speaker Col. Ellis Decorated Vietnam War hero and motivational speaker Col. Lee Ellis will appear at Celebration Church in Hoschton on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m.

For more than 15 years, he has served as an executive coach and a corporate Ellis consultant to Fortune 500 companies and other nationally recognized organizations.

While addressing such topics as leadership, team building and mentoring, his presen-

VALENTINE’S DAY BY THE NUMBERS 190 million: The number of greeting cards exchanged for the holiday. Valentine’s Day comes in second to Christmas for the most number of greeting cards sent.

73: The percentage of men who give bouquet gifts.

tation draws heavily on the unbelievable challenges he faced for over five years as a POW in various Hanoi prison camps, as described in his newest book, Leading with Honor.

His appearance has been arranged by the Village at Deaton Creek’s Military Support Club.

The Celebration Baptist Church is located at 5560 Thompson Mill Road, Hoschton, and Col. Ellis’s presentation is free to the general public. A book signing and opportunity to meet Col. Ellis will follow.

119: The number of single men in their 20s per 100 single women of the same age.

6,000: The number of weddings that take place every day in the United States.

144: The number of years the chocolate box has been around. The first Valentine’s Day box of chocolates was

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1,000: The approximate number of letters mailed to Verona, Italy and addressed to Juliet every February 14.

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Create your own family by becoming active in the community Dear Margo: I have a brother in the Midwest. I live on the West Coast. I always thought we were close, and I accepted the gradual distancing as normal after my brother married.

Well, he just called and told me he would be flying down to a city three hours from where I live but will not be coming to visit me (or my husband and child). I am upset that a brother with whom I was previously close is flying across the country to visit a big city three hours away from where I live, but is not willing to drive three hours to visit his sibling and her family. I cannot drive up to meet him and his wife because my child is ill.

After this conversation, I realized I could no longer depend on my brother to behave as family and would need to extend my boundaries and create my own family. My husband and I are introverts and do not socialize much. My husband is religious but does not attend church, as I do not, so

Dear Margo we don’t have much chance of meeting people that way.

What, if anything, can we do to start making our own “family” and become a part of the community where we live? Please help. — R. Dear R.: It’s too bad your brother doesn’t follow my rule: When I go to another city, I don’t call people if I have no time to see them.

What is the point?

I understand your hurt feelings, but it’s better to know where you stand — and there is the slim possibility that he may, at some future date, try to reinstate some of the previous closeness. As for your getting out and about, I suggest you and your spouse make an effort to modify your introversion. Join a

civic group or a charity, or become active in your child’s school.

There are myriad things to do involving other people.

I’m sure, if you make an effort, you and your husband will find comfortable people with whom to build friendships. And I am a firm believer in a saying attributed to Hugh Kingsmill: “Friends are God’s apology for relations.” — Margo, hopefully Dear Margo: I am having an awful problem. I’m married to a wonderful man, and we love each other, but it seems that he may want to separate. Someone in my family made a comment about his religion, saying he may not be going to heaven since he’s not a Christian. I obviously don’t believe this and have told him so many times. He is still very upset and sometimes talks in terms of “if we stay together...”

Margo, I am devastated. I love this man more than anything in the world. Even now, as he’s trying to decide what

he wants to do, he tells me he loves me. I am confused and scared that he’s going to leave me over this situation.

He says he needs time to sort this out, and I am trying to give it to him. What do you think is really going on here?

— Uneasy Dear Un: I think the person he should separate from is the idiot relative who said such a dumb, bigoted and insulting thing, and I would tell him you whole-heartedly support him. I think if you make it clear that you were horrified at that narrowness of thinking on the part of your family member and offer to join him in staying out of his or her company, that would help the situation.

It is an odd disconnect, however, to be insulted by a family member and then think of leaving your wife.

The only wild card I see is that he may have used this unfortunate comment as a cover for some other marital unhappiness. It seems to me the only remark capable of blowing apart a marriage

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would have to come from the spouse — and even then, one remark would appear to be overkill. Good luck with sorting this out, and let me know what happens. — Margo, hopefully Dear Margo: I well know that one doesn’t give gifts expecting gratitude, but do you think an acknowledgment is too much to ask?

My grandchildren happily accept the checks and gifts I select for them, and I never hear a word. I have to ask my daughter-in-law whether my gifts arrived.

I am considering a drastic measure: Stop sending anything. Then maybe they’ll get the hint. These kids aren’t toddlers, by the way.

They are 9, 12 and 13. What is your opinion on the issue of writing thank-you notes?

— Granny Bea Dear Gran: My opinion is my mother’s, as I suspect is the case with most people (not my mother’s, their mother’s). My teacher/parent/mom was no-nonsense

on thank-you notes, and my kids caught on quickly, once they were old enough to write, that no acknowledgment meant no future gift.

My mother made that plain.

I believe that if kids aren’t taught to say “thank you” to someone who has taken the time and trouble to send a present, they will do the same as adults and run the risk of being written off as social clods.

I do think this is the parents’ responsibility, and I wouldn’t be too shy to tell your d-i-l that it is considered good manners to write a thank-you note. (Even an email, these days, will do. I draw the line at texts.) I will even make the radical suggestion that you get out of the gift-giving business if your prompt is not taken to heart.

-- Margo, correctly

Dear Margo is written by Margo Howard, Ann Landers’ daughter. All letters must be sent via the online form at www.creators.com/dearmargo. Due to a high volume of e-mail, not all letters will be answered.

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290-Warehouse Employment Plus is hiring for immediate openings! We are currently looking for experienced Production Associates, Forklift Operators, Line Leaders, Machine Operators and Assembly Workers.

Please apply online at www.employmentplus.com then contact our office at 770-503-9911.

Stuff 300 305-Antiques & Collectibles 2 Antique Slot Machines. circa 1920’s & 30’s, 5¢ & 25¢. $1500 ea.

678-516-4833

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

Mattresses.

Also Appliance Repairs. We Do Service Calls!

678-714-0493

326-Cemetery Lots For Sale CEMETERY LOTS (2) Memorial Park Cemetery, #162 Cherry Section. $2200 for both.

706-746-5455 or 706-490-3159 MEMORIAL PARK, Hillside #1, Lot 240A, Space 3, Valued at $4000, will negotiate 678-450-9264

345-Furniture

Service & Installation Technicians wanted. Access Control, CCTV, Fire and Security Industry Must have a minimum of 3 years experience. Must have a clean Driving Record, pass Background Check, pass Drug Test. Resume to: Box 376, C/O The Times P.O. Box 838 Gainesville, GA 30503

CHINA SET- Anitque Noritake. 90+ pc. $1500/OBO. 770-906-5133 PORTABLE GENERATOR-6.5hp, 3250 watts, low oil alert, 120V & 12VDC. New, still in box. $285. 404-406-8981 SEWING MACHINE, Bernina 730, all attachments & table, exc. cond., $275.

770-536-8568

TANNERS MILL 16x20 Prints, Taken in 1983. Limited Ed. $100 each. Call 770-540-5861

380-Pets & Supplies 2 Small Female Pups- 4mos old. All shots. FREE to good home, 678-316-1114 BOSTON TERRIER Born Thanksgiving.

3Fem, 2 males, 1st shots, vet visit, Pretty markings. Just $275.

770-297-7634

Homes & Rentals 400 410-Apartments Unfurnished 1 to 3BR‘s starting at $495. Move-in Specials! 770-536-0508 2BR/1.5BA Buford Apts.

Ask about Specials!

678-765-0262

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

Call for MOVE-IN

SPECIAL!!

770-533-9220 G’Ville- 2BR $610/mo water/trash incld. No pets 678-677-1898 IVY MANOR 2BR/1.5BA. $585.

770-614-8804 Lamplighter Apartments 3656 Browns Bridge Rd. near the new Racetrac. 1 and 2 bedrooms. All have W/D con. Great rates!

Great move in specials! And water is free! 770-536-6626 Oakwood- 2/1.5,yrd, safe, C/H/A $605$645. 678-357-5044 Oakwood- Cedar Springs. 1-2BR $550/ 675. 770-287-1456 www.callapartments. com See our new Web Site GainesvilleGa Apartments.com $599.00 Moves U In!!

SPRING VALLEY 1BR/1BA $575 UP 2BR/2BA $675 UP BRANDON PLACE 2BR/2BA $675 $599 MOVIES U IN! JACKY MATHIS

678-779-2687

420-Condos For Rent

DINING TABLE w/ 4 chairs, $50; Full size BED w/ almost new mattress, $65.

706-502-0437

2/2 w/Garage, Quiet, 1 story, Sardis, lawn care. 770-313-1333

FULL SIZE MATTRESS Pillow-top, Brand New! $150.

Still in plastic Delivery avail 678-697-2842

Reduced Rate Free Rent Starting at $85/wk. N. & S. Hall & Gainesville.

770-534-7596

QUEEN SIZE BEDROOM SUITE, 2 night stands, chest & dresser, $350; Double reclining loveseat, treadmill, stationary bike, motorcycle clothing.

770-965-2268 TABLE - Cherry, 60L, 28W, 30H, $43; 2 Table Lamps $19/each; Office Chair- Black fabric, many adjustments, $38.

770-718-9884

365-Misc.

For Sale

425-Duplexes For Rent

Myrtle St. Clean C/H/A $150/wk. Nopets 770-533-3029 Oakwood- 2/1. $675/mo. www.callapartments.c om. 770-287-1456

$0 Application Fee 3BR/2BA HOMES Starting @ $599mo All appliances incld NO RENT until Mar. 1, 2013

CLERMONT- 2 & 3 Bdrms. Priv lot. No pets. 770-841-9974

HOUSES & APTS Avail. in Gainesville & Hall Co. The Simpson Co. 770-532-9911 LK LANIER 9340 Ann Arbor Dr. off Browns Bridge Rd Gainesville Small house 3/1.5 Frplc, hrdwds, dock access. $800/mo.

404-405-1138

Hall/White C/H/A 3/2, $150/wk, $400 dep. 678-617-9085.

Huge 3/2, E. Hall, pvt lot, workshop, screened porch, paved drvwy Refs. $750/mo. + $600 dep. 770-536-7654 N HALL, NICE 200014x60. 2BR/2BA, priv lot. No smkng/No pets. 2 storage bldgs. $135/wk; $500 dep. 770-298-3589

2BR/1BA- Single wide, Lula, $120/wk 706-654-0958

735-Autos for Sale FORD 2007 Focus SE. Good Condition. $4800.

770-714-0974

FORD 2010 Focus SES, 2.0L, 4 cyl., 54K miles, $12,122.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 VOLVO 1995 - 850 Wagon. Auto, good tires. Good Cond. $1800.

678-346-6106; 770-967-6884

745-Import Autos

465-Roommates Wanted BE$T- MEN ONLY Fur Br, All priv + Xtras Oakwd. 770-530-1110 ROOMMATE Hwy 53 West Gainesville.

Cable/Utils incld. $365mo. No smkng 678-438-2886

BMW 2006 325i, 3.0L, 6 cyl., 73K miles, $15,444.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

Roommate Wanted looking for woman in late 50’s early 60’s, Dbl wide, 3BR. $300/mo. 65 yrs old.

678-943-2121

470-Rooms for Rent $95/wk, Furnished all utils & cable, W/D. kitch. 770-561-0781 Efficiencies $115/wk & up incls. utils/ cable. 770-539-2938

Homes & Real Estate 500 510-Business Property For Sale Lula Corner Cafe, Owner Retiring $60k.

678-612-4445 dgcaskey@yahoo.com

HONDA 2003 S2000 Base, 2.0L 4 cyl., 49K miles, $16,777.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 HONDA 2009 Accord EXL V6, silver, 4dr, 1 owner, 18k. $17,500.

770-536-5157 HONDA 2011 Accord.

Loaded. Great Cond 44k mi. Serious calls only! 706-867-0403 HYUNDAI 2008 Azera Ltd. V6, loaded, 79k. $12,900.

770-533-2044

525-House for Sale - City BRICK 2BR/2BA, Liv/Dining Rm, Kitchen/Fam Rm combo. $115k.

AD Watson Realty 770-519-2934

545-House for Sale - South Hall OAKWOOD 2BR/ 2.5BA Townhouse.

Crawford Oaks sbdv. $70K. 678-668-5288

Recreation 600 610-RVs & Travel Trailers KEYSTONE 2003 Springdale. 25’LIke New. $7499 706-219-2621

Wheels 700 705-All Terrain Vehicles HONDA 2007 400 TRX. 4-wheeler.

Good Cond. Low hours. $2000.

770-530-2929

MAZDA 2007 CX-7 Sport, 2.3L, 4 cyl., 79K miles, $13,455.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

MITSUBISHI 1996 Eclipse, 4cyl, 5spd, red/gray. 186k. New tires/clutch. $1,695 770-262-8200 SUZUKI 2006 Forenza. 4cyl, auto, 45k. Great Cond. $4900.

770-540-1215

750-Motorcycles 2010 custom built HARLEY. Signed by Nascar driver, David Ragan. $6,800 OBO 706-247-4750

755-Sport-Utility Vehicles CHEVY 1989 Silverado K-5 Blazer, nice cond., complete history file, $4,650.

770-532-1424

710-Antique Cars/Trucks CADILLAC 1986 Sdn DeVille 89k, Exc 1 owner. $4000/obo.

Possible truck trade 770-967-0751 770-841-4548

715-Auto Parts Air Filter Assembly Complete- for 2005 KIA Sedona. Brand New in box. $300.

770-906-5133 •Chevy 1963 Truck •Chevy 1966 Truck Both Parting Out also Small Block Chevy engine prts 678-617-4954

JEEP 2011 Wrangler Sport, manual trans., 4x4 3.8L, 17k $22,895 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

765-Trucks CHEVY 1987 LB, 4spd, Good Cond. $3800.

CHEVY 1999 Z-71.

New tires & brakes w/bed cover. $8500 678-617-6964

735-Autos for Sale

CADILLAC 1993 Deville, 4.9L, V8, 91K, $4,888.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CHEVY 1989 Silverado 1500 $8,888.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 CHEVY 2007 Colorado, 1 owner, exc. cond., 44K miles, $9,500.

770-869-3305 FORD 1972 F-350.

(1 ton) Dump Truck.

Runs & Dumps good, $3000.

770-532-7203

CHEVY 2011 Impala, 3.5L, V6, 25K miles, $14,455.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

CHEVY 2011 Malibu 1LT, 3.2L 4 cyl., 32K miles, $13,899.

MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 CHRYSLER 1994 Lebaron. Cnvt. auto, V6, green/gray. New top/tires. 157k. $1695. 770-262-8200

FORD 1992 F-250.

7.3. Diesel. Great Cond. $4000.

706-219-2621 MITSUBISHI 2008 Raider Pickup, 12,000 miles, $13,000.

770-534-9658 STANDARD DOG KENNEL & small Dog House. $100/ both.

11am-10pm Please call 770-536-4469

Legals 552-House for Sale Surrounding

460-Mobile Homes for Rent 2BR - $500/mo.

No pets.

770-532-0080

7B

E. HALL- 3BR. No pets. 770-869-0530 770-654-3767

SUN HOMES

Rent or Rent To Own- Maysville 3BR, 2.5 wooded acres, $800. 678-516-4833

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Limited Ed. Prints of Lakeshore Mall Carousal. 16x20 prints. Now Available! $75 ea.

770-540-5861

3BR/2BA H & A $125/wk. No pets!

770-289-9142

888-246-2803 countrysidelakelanier. com EHO WAC

E. Hall- 3BR/2BA. Well water, bsmt, porches. $850+ dep 706-201-9544 *Slot Machine & tokens $450*; *W&J Sloane Camelback Sofa $500*; *Ethan Allen Mahg Queen Anne Dining table + 4 chairs + 2 leaves, Good Cond $450*; *Blue loveseat $150* OBO. 404 405-0960

460-Mobile Homes for Rent

435-Houses for Rent Unfurnished

3-5BR’s finished bsmt, lakefrt. Great location. $1250-1375.

770-539-4400

275-Restaurant

279-Technical

365-Misc.

For Sale Enclosed Utility Trailer- 12x6, 2dr Good Cond $1700 770-540-8090

EOE/M/H

Subway Now Hiring Restaurant Managers & District Manager must have food mgmt exp. Resume to:gcannon5018@co mcast.net or call 678-617-6544 and leave message

Thursday, February 7, 2013

CHRYSLER 2007 Pacifica, 4.0L, V6, 95K, $12,855 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200

5BR/3BA brick w/ basement apt.

4871 sq ft. City of Dahlonega. 2+acre.

Many extras. $230,000 770-983-7322 or 678-316-0954

CMYK 8B

The Paper   | Thursday, February 7, 2013

WHO’S WHO in Looking for a business to shop with? Then look no further. Check out our local area businesses listed below who appreciate your business and are looking forward to serving you or seeing you again soon. There is something for everyone from Dance to Travel and everything in between. Check out their ads for specials and information about their business. Call them or stop by today – you’ll be glad you did! In alphabetical order by category: ACCOUNTING Gibson’s Accounting located at 95 Sweetgum Street in Talmo (off Hwy 129) 706-693-0007 ANTIQUES JarFly Station located at corner of Hwy 53 & Peachtree Rd 706-684-0643 DANCE & MUSIC Dance & Music Factory, Inc. located above Laguna Mexican Restaurant at Traditions Walk Shopping Center 706-658-0200 DERMATOLOGIST Athens Dermatology Group, P.C. located at 1050 Thomas Ave, Watkinsville 706-769-1550

ACCOUNTING

GOLD & SILVER Lighthouse Gold & Silver Buyers, LLC located at 4162-B Hwy 53, Hoschton 678-223-3575 LOCKSMITH Braselton Safe and Lock located in Hoschton 706-654-2662 PHYSICAL THERAPIST Anderson Physical Therapy Associates located at 5775 Old Winder Hwy, Braselton in the Mulberry Place complex 678-866-4104

DERMATOLOGY

PLUMBING/SEPTIC Mr. Rooter Plumbing serving Braselton, Flowery Branch, Gainesville, Hoschton and surrounding area 770-718-1063 TRAVEL CONCIERGE Susan Rogers Travels located in Buford 770-560-2411 VEIN TREATMENT Maffei Vein Center located at 784 Prince Ave, Athens 706-208-1144

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www.braseltonsafe.com

DANCE & MUSIC

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Voted Worlds Best 16 Years In A Row At The World Travel Awards

susanrogerstravels@gmail.com

770-560-2411

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