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County hopes to save $450,000 By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com
Bond refinance may help through budget year
The potential for $450,000 in savings enticed the Jackson County Board of Commissioners Monday to pursue partial refunding of the 2004 Industrial Development Authority’s Economic Development bonds. The favorable interest environment has prompted a number of governments and authorities to look to refinancing bonds. County Manager Kevin Poe said more than $12.4 million remains on that series of Economic Development bonds and a partial refinancing could find the county realizing a grozz debt service savings of $462,261 with a present value savings of $447,473. The refinance is expected to lower the
current interest raet of 4.71 percent to 2.08 percent. “To provide budgetary flexibility,” Poe said, “the refunding has been structured so that the majority of savings can be realized in Fiscal Year 2013.” Commissioner Tom Crow said it seems the action would find the board “leaving a lot of our problems for future commissioners” rather than spacing out realized savings. Poe said the measure should give the county a cushion to allow time for the economy and tax digest to rebound. Crow was, however, more concerned about the fact that the refunding proposal had not
been put out for bids. “I support the effort in trying to save money in any way you can but I feel like this should be bid out like any other contract,” said Crow. He said he liked the idea of realizing thousands of dollars in savings but “I can’t support the ‘nonbid’ process.” Miller & Martin was recommended as bond counsel with Merchant Capital as the underwriter. Chairman Hunter Bicknell noted that the bidding process doesn’t always lead to savings. He also noted that “Merchant Capital has served us well.” The refunding opportunity was approved
Georgians prefer Newt Gingrich Jackson County goes for former House Speaker By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com Newt Gingrich was the clear winner in Jackson County as he received 4,775 votes – well ahead of Mitt Romney who edged ahead of Rick Santorum. Across Georgia, with 92 percent reporting, Gingrich garnered 47.9 percent of the vote with Romney getting 25.1 percent and Santorum receiving 19.8 percent. In other Jackson County balloting, Michele Bachmann and Buddy Roemer each got a dozen votes while Jon Huntsman got six, Gary Johnson received seven, Ron Paul garnered 477 and Rick Perry received 22 votes. Jackson County gave Gingrich more than half of its 8,489 votes. For Election Day, the auditorium of the Jackson County Administrative Building was transformed into Election Central. “This is our maiden voyage in the annex auditorium,” said Deputy Registrar Judy Harper, who was complimentary of Elections Supervisor Lori Wurtz’ handling of the questions to be fielded on election day. Some South Jefferson voters went to the County Administrative Building to vote as they had in the past but they were directed to their new polling place at the Jefferson Civic Center. Voter Registration and Elections has been combined under one office located at the Admin Building so the consolidation activities relocated to the auditorium. In recent years, Election Nights had been at the Jackson County Courthouse with Pro-
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in a 3-1 vote with Crow in opposition and Commission Chas Hardy absent. In other business, the commission also voted to authorize the previously discussed settlement on the Palmer litigation. The lawsuit came as a result of water runoff onto the Palmer property. Settlement of the matter will find the county paying its deductible with the Association of County Commissioners and the other parties getting together to officially settle the case and obtain a release. The commission also heard a report from Poe on the staff recommendation not to take the State Court to fulltime. State Court Solicitor Don Moore said, “the conclusions drawn from the report are in error.”
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Approval given for mandatory water connection By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com
Debbie Purvis The Paper
The auditorium of the Jackson County Administrative Building was transformed into Election Central as the tabulations got under way for the Presidential Preference Primary. This election was a test run of procedures in advance of the July 31 Primary.
ELECTION SUMMARY REPORT - Unofficial Michelle Bachmann Newt Gingrich Jon Huntsman Gary Johnson Ron Paul Rick Perry Buddy Roemer Mitt Romney Rick Santorum
12 4,775 6 7 477 22 12 1,520 1,658
.14% 56.26% .07% .08% 5.62% .26% .14% 17.91% 19.53%
Of Jackson County’s 29,642 registered voters, 8,643 – or 29.16 percent – cast ballots in the Presidential Preference Primary. On the Democratic ballot, a total of 121 votes were cast for President Barack Obama.
Monday’s Hoschton City Council meeting provided complete unanimity among officials for city business that has been hanging in the balance. The Council finalized the plans and granted approval for two ordinances and two agreements. An end had been made to what city officials call an unsanitary practice, bringing water from home for use at city businesses. The Mandatory Water Connection Ordinance has been passed, requiring that all properties within city limits and with a water/sewer connection available for use connect to the city water service. This includes the payment of connection fees and monthly water rates. The proposed Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance has been passed. In Hoschton, new construction and substantial improvements to existing development will be required to adhere to flood damage guidelines. This is expected
to assist some properties with insurance-related matters. A Memorandum of Understanding with Jackson County was appproved by teh council related to the construction of the new Lifepath that has been moving toward construction along Highway 53. Under the agreement which was on the work session agenda of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners on Monday, it is anticipated that Jackson County will provide the labor and use of equipment with the city providing reimbursement for all construction materials, fuel and administrative costs. The City of Hoschton will save a substantial amount of money on an outside contractor. The Board of Commissioners will have the item on its March 19 agenda. An aid agreement has been reauthorized between the City of Hoschton with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security.
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Local businesswoman adds auctioneer to her skill set Robbie Bettis sees the new venture as a way to enhance the profitability of her enterprises For The Paper Robbie Bettis, owner of Auction Ventures, has completed the course work and passed the state exam to become a certified Auctioneer. Most auctioneers are men. When asked why, Bettis explained, “The job is not easy. You are representing a seller and trying to get the highest possible bid while customers are trying to get something by paying a small amount. You may have to deal with irate people on both sides. “You must have knowledge of the products you are selling. But the hardest part is the fact that you are totally responsible for every aspect of the auction and if a mistake is made, you are to blame,” said Bettis. “You have to be a risk taker, work hard to get good quality merchandise and be able to think on your feet while remembering all of the procedures and laws for contracts and auctioneering.” Bettis is a retired educator who taught high school and then college students the skills of marketing, management, advertising, business law,
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economics, entrepreneurship and more. When asked why she wanted to become an auctioneer, Bettis said, “It’s fun. It’s a challenge and it helps me understand my business better. I have auctioneered at a couple of charity auctions and found it to be a job I could do. “I can also save money for my business. For the past two years I have paid guys to auctioneer. I will work now at least two Friday nights per months and occasionally give the regular auctioneer, Mike Banks, a break on his night.” “Most people think auctioneers are just people who can talk fast and put on a show by rattling numbers fast, but part of the job is making the merchandise look its best,” said Bettis. “You may have to clean it and thank goodness I am married to the world’s greatest handyman who can fix almost anything,” said Bettis. “Many furniture items have problems, so I count on Fred to fix it. You get more money for an item that looks good or works well than you do for
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Robbie Bettis has become a certified auctioneer to better enhance Auction Ventures’ ability to make money as a Hoschton business.
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Jackson County Commissioner Bruce Yates will host a District 3 town hall meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, at the Hoschton Depot. “As your commissioner, it is my goal to keep our citizens informed on issues facing Jackson County. To meet this goal, we invite you to attend our next District 3 town hall meeting,” said Yates in an email. “Our agenda will include, but is not limited to, important issues expressed to me over the last few months on animal shelters, Sunday alcohol sales, road projects, county budget and State Court,” said Yates. “Come out and meet your new County Manager Kevin Poe,” Yates said. “He will be giving citizens a year-end review of county government for 2011 and a look ahead of what’s in store for Jackson County in 2012.” Topics will include Transportation projects, T-SPLOST, LOST, Correctional Institute, State Aid Paving, the Hoschton memorandum of understanding, EMS, recreation projects
The Braselton Town Council will hold its annual Planning Retreat from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 9, in the Community Room located at the rear of the Police & Municipal Court building at 5040 Highway 53. From 1-4 p.m., the Council will be joined by members of the Braselton Downtown Development Authority, Urban Redevelopment Agency and Visitors Bureau Authority for discussions about implementation of the downtown plan. sss
The Braselton Drug Card is being offered free to all residents compliments of the Georgia Drug Card. The free drug card provides savings up to 75 percent on prescription drugs and is accepted at over 56,000 pharmacies across the country. This program has no restrictions to membership, no income requirements, no age limitations and there are no applications. The Braselton Drug Card was launched to help uninsured and underinsured residents afford their prescription medications; however, the program can also be used by people who have health insurance coverage with no prescription benefits, which is common in many health savings accounts (HSA) and high deductible health plans. Residents of Braselton may obtain one of these cards at Town Hall or by accessing this link www.braselton. net and clicking on the Braselton Drug Card button. Call Customer Service 1-877-321-6755 or call Program Director, John Cenerazzo at 404-630-4500.
A March 12 public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Jefferson Civic Center to discuss the proposed activities of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Jefferson received a $174,730 Employment Incentive Program (EIP) award to improve public water treatment facilities to serve the Systemax facility. The public hearing will include information about the amount of funds received and how those funds will be utilized. Contact City Manager John Ward at 706-367-
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Hoschton Business Alliance is growing, launching new Website From staff reports
hba.com or contact the HBA Secretary Sarina Roth at 678-897-7792.
The Hoschton Business Alliance announces the launch of its new revised website which features an activity and event schedule for the association and its member businesses, a membership directory and meeting minutes from the last two meetings. Website visitors can also access a membership application, and get information regarding the HBA and its mission. There is also a special section which describes the history of Hoschton, which will be incorporated into a brochure that will encourage tourism to our community. Visitors may also want to browse through the photos from past events and meetings. The website design allows member businesses to share their other sources of social media, contact information and a description of their business. The Hoschton Business Alliance is made up of local businesses interested in networking, learning creative marketing and businesss practices and supporting the local community through service and events. For more information about the HBA, visit www.official-
More about the Alliance At the Feb. 21 meeting, 19 members and one guest were in attendance. Claibourne Jordan from the Humane Society of Jackson County presented an update on the progress of the shelter. A land donor is needed and funds are still being collected through grants, foundations and local business contributions as well as individual donors. Upcoming fundraisers to support this effort include a spaghetti dinner at Funopolis Fun Center in Commerce from 5-8 p.m. on March 23, and the FurBall on April 13 at the Braselton-Stover House. Contact the Humane Society of Jackson County for ticket information. Other events being planned include a motorcycle ride and concert sometime in the summer. Robbie Bettis presented information about the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council. Auction Ventures will be hosting an Auction Extravaganza fundraiser on March 30 for the council and Hoschton Historical Commission. The fundraiser will include a silent auction, live auction and give-away of door prizes. See more on Page 3B.
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Late water payments add up to more than $3,000 The document is a four-year term understanding of mutual assistance between the state and local government. Should a disaster or emergency occur, the quickest local aid will be given to those in need and the state will reimburse the costs of that aid in a timely manner. The proposed ordinances and agreements were passed unanimously and without comment. The council meeting lasted a under a record minute and a half. Discussion on the action items took place at the work ses-
Bettis said the HHAC is willing to assist with an ArtTrax festival this year and will be in touch with the Humane Society of Jackson County to possibly combine the event with PetFest. This event will most likely be held in June. Members announced special events and offers: • Hoschton Animal Hospital is offering a special $20 off discount on pet dental cleaning this month. • Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce BASH was to be at Anytime Fitness in Braselton Feb. 23. • Hoschton will be hosting the Chamber’s BASH on Oct. 29, so local businesses have time to get involved in the planning. See James Lawson for details. • Funopolis is hosting an Open House event on March 20 which includes a VIP tour and dinner. • HOME: Living in North Georgia is sponsoring the Hero’s Ball to be held on Aug. 31. The next meeting will be at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, at Hoschton Town Hall Meeting Room. See the Website at www.officialhba.com or contact secretary Sarina Roth at sarina@nevertherock.com
sion last Thursday. In the month of February, three new business licenses were issued and 58 locations have failed to pay their water bills, leading to $3,000 being owed to the city. Also at the work session, discussion was held on a city wide yard sale at the Square on April 21. See related story on Page 2A. The work session also included an update on the White Street lift station, with the engineer finishing the survey. Phase 2 will begin this week. A home occupation license has been requested for AKA landscaping, however some neighbors have complained about trucks and equipment at the residence. The council tabled the matter to give time for review of the city’s home occupation ordinance Councilman Jim Cleveland said, “I would be on the residents’ side if we told him no.”
State jobless rate drops to 9.2 percent 83,700 jobs added in 2011 From staff reports ATLANTA – State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announces that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined in January to 9.2 percent, the lowest rate since March of 2009 when it was 9.1 percent. That is a decline of twotenths of a percentage point from a revised 9.4 percent in December. The jobless rate was 10.1 percent in January a year ago. The rate went down because about 13,000 more Georgians were employed in January than in December. Also, newly revised numbers show that Georgia gained 83,700 jobs in the last 12 months. This is the largest January to January job growth since 2006. “This job growth shows that Georgia is headed in the right direction,” Butler said. “The business services sector, which includes temporary employment agencies, showed the most growth. “Economists consider this to be a leading indicator that businesses are gaining confidence in the economy
and are beginning to grow their businesses,” said Butler. Among the sectors showing growth over the year, professional and businesses services gained 37,000 jobs, retail trade gained 15,100, health care and social assistance grew by 11,100, and manufacturing gained 7,300. While Georgia lost 45,300 jobs between December and January, most of the loss was expected in temporary seasonal employment. This is the smallest December to January job loss since 1987. In January, the number of first-time claims for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits rose to 77,756, up 14,042, or 22 percent, from 63,714 in December. Most of the increase is attributed to seasonal layoffs in retail trade and construction. However, on a positive note, the number of initial claims decreased 11,903, or 13.3 percent, from 89,659 claims filed in January of last year. Also, the number of longterm unemployed workers decreased 900, to 244,200 from December to January, the fewest number since October of 2010.
OBITUARIES Mary L. Puckett
Died March 5, 2012 Mary L. Puckett, 86, of Jefferson, formerly of Norcross, died Monday, March 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.N. Puckett. For many years, Mrs. Puckett, along with her husband, operated the DeKalb County Cannery. She has resided in Norcross, Lavonia and Jefferson. Survivors include her children, Annie Ruth and Cecil Reeves of Monroe, Allene and Gary Whaley of Nicholson, Clifford and Sue Puckett of Winder, Linda and Bob Sullivan of Ellijay, Bobby and Gloria Gray of Vero Beach, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 19 great -grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Herb Snedden officiating. The burial was held in the Peachtree Memorial Park in Norcross. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, March 8, 2012
Deborah Ann Womack
Died March 5, 2012 Deborah Ann Womack, 60, of Auburn, died March 5, 2012. Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Richard P. and Elizabeth B. Hunter. Survivors are her husband, Dell Ford; sons, Timothy (Lia) Womack of Jefferson and Scott Womack of Gainesville; daughter; Tina Womack of Auburn; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and brother, Jeff Hunter (Kim) of Auburn. Funeral services were held March 7, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with Dr. Ronnie Healan officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, March 8, 2012
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Robbie Bettis’ first event as auctioneer will be Friday something broken.” Auction Ventures is located in downtown Hoschton and is open Tuesday through Friday for incoming deliveries and merchandise viewing. Donna Bailey is the auction assistant who works closely with the auctioneer by preparing updated information on “left bids” and “reserves” on some items. Along with many other jobs she makes sure the auctioneer has all of the announcements to make at the beginning of each Friday night’s auction. Bettis explains that she is working in a field which is growing because of need. “Helping people dispose of an estate has become a big business. Many baby boomers are reaching an age when they need help with disposing
of items they have inherited or, unfortunately, they may be losing their own home and personal belonging and need a way to make money rather than donate them.” Bettis expressed her goals. “My biggest goal is to do a few on-site auctions this year. This will involve setting up and selling all of the contents of a house and maybe a barn. Sometimes you sell a car or tractor at this type of auction,” she said. “We will take our entire operations from computers to registration cards to the location,” said Bettis. “We even have a food vendor who will sell drinks and food on the spot so no one leaves because they are hungry. At this type of auction, the crowd gets really excited and lots of folks attend seeking something to
take home or take to their antique shop. “Maybe down the road I would like to offer a school for auctioneers. This would allow me an opportunity to put my auctioneering skills and teaching skills, which I miss, into practice,” said Bettis. Auction Ventures is only one of Mrs. Bettis’ business endeavors. She is also the owner of the Braselton Antique Mall in the old Braselton Bros Store, and she conducts estate liquidations with estate tag sales. She is also the president of the newly formed Hoschton Heritage Arts Council Board of Directors. See Page 3B for an update on the HHAC and plans
for the March 30 Auction Extravaganza fundraiser being held at Auction Ventures. In June, Bettis will be a presenter at the Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute (BULLI) in Braselton with a program called “Planning for an Estate Liquidation.” Auction Ventures has seating for 100 people and sometimes has standing room only.Regular customers call for reserve seats. Bettis will conduct her first auction as a licensed auctioneer at 6:30 p.m. on March 9. For more information about Auction Ventures and the regular weekly auction including photos, visit www. auctionventures.com.
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FDIC seeks to recoup $11 million from failed bank From staff reports
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A dozen former directors and officers of Freedom Bank, the financial institution taken over by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on March 6, 2009, are being sued by the FDIC. Efforts are being made to recoup more than $11 million of the $48 million the closure cost the FDIC. The FDIC contends Freedom Bank officials were “grossly negligent” in regard to
risky bank loans for commercial land acquisition, real estate and development, according to the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court last week. Named in the suit for negligence and breach of fiduciary duty are former president and CEO Vince Cater, loan officers Bruce Grout and Jim Purcell, COO and senior credit officer Ronnie Silva. Also named are directors
Richard Adams, Keith Ariail, Claude Philip Brown, Harold C. Davis, Thomas H. Hardy, Verlin Reece, Don Shubert and the late Harold L. Swindell. Theodore Sawicki of the Atlanta firm Alston & Bird which is representing Freedom Bank said the FDIC is attempting to lay blame for the national financial crisis at the feet of small-town community bankers like those at
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Tuesday’s PPP yields ‘good run through’ bate Judge Margaret Deadwayler handling election duties. The Presidential Preference Primary marks the first election for four new polling places. One is the North Jefferson precinct. There, Bryan Robbins said the new setup at Faith Baptist Church provided more space and parking. Before 9 a.m., Robbins said turnout at the new North Jefferson polling location “had been good” with an estimated 120 voters amounting to more than cast early ballots last week at the Administrative Building. The first hour of voting was brisk. According to Robbins, the church had been gracious about serving as host for Election Day with the pastor, Dr. Keith D. Cudd, even brewing up coffee and providing biscuits. “The pastor of the church said he considers this to be a community outreach,” said Robbins. The North Jefferson precinct had formerly
been at the Jefferson Parks & Rec facility. The Wilson precinct is now at Maysville United Methodist Church, having moved from the Maysville Library, and Redstone voters now cast ballots at The Church at Southside. In Hoschton, Linda Holder is in her 44th year as a voting officer. At the Hoschton Depot, 339 of the precinct’s 1,044 registered voters turned out to vote for a 32 percent turnout rate. Some residents commented on what a “hard choice” this election was. In Braselton, the Porter precinct reported a 21 percent turnout rate as 665 of the 3,124 voted in the Presidential Preference Primary. According to GIS Manager Joel Logan, who handled the technology end of the election evening, “Overall, everything went pretty good. We had a good run through and practice tonight for how we want the results to go out during the July election.” Ramona Grace Evans contributed to this story. More scenes at ClickThePaper.com
COMMUNITY EVENTS The Barrow-Jackson March of Dimes invites you to join us for a night of fun as Moby Dick returns to rock Jefferson. At Rock to Save, there will be a free appetizer buffet and non-alcoholic drinks – this event is BYOB. Tickets are $25 or tables of eight for $150. Great cause (MOD) + Great Band (Moby Dick)+ Great food provided by Corleone’s Pizza, Braselton GA = one fun night, according to Wendy Mingus, one of the organizers. For more information or tickets, contact Wendy Mingus at 706-8247019 or wmingus@ hometowcb.com or Jennifer Stancil at 706367-5266 or jstancil@ northeastgabank.com sss The Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library will host Southern Folk Potter David Meaders as the guest speaker for the Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, March 14. David is the son of the late potter Reggie Meaders and the husband of the late potter Anita Meaders. He is also the grandson of Cheever Meaders and the nephew of Lanier Meaders. He carries on the tradition as a stalwart amongst the few and proud remaining potters of Georgia. David continues to make finely crafted traditional Southern Folk Pottery. Whether it be his “jug heads” or items resembling those of his grandmother Arie, his work is highly recognizable. The program will be held at the Braselton Municipal Building, lower level located on Highway 53. It starts at 11:30 a.m. with a homemade soup and salad lunch. The cost is $6 and all proceeds go to the Braselton Library. Call Judee McMurdo at 706-6544822 for reservations. sss
Winder-Barrow Community Theatre is announcing auditions for the production of “Red Velvet Cake War” by Jones, Hope & Wooten. This Southern comedy is the story of three cousins who decide to throw their family reunion and all of the family shenanigans that go on at the reunion. Auditions for the show will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, and at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 12, at the Colleen Williams The-
ater inside the Winder Cultural Arts Center. The show will be directed by Léland Karas, and cast requirements are 8 women and 4 men playing ages 30 to 120 (yes, 120). The audition will be a cold reading and is open to everybody. You are asked to bring a recent headshot, if possible, and also a list of any schedule conflicts from March 19 until the end of the show. Rehearsal dates are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights until tech week. For more information about Winder-Barrow Community Theatre, see the website at www.winderbarrowtheatre.org. sss Barrow-Jackson Civil Air Patrol Squadron #156 will be holding Safety Day from 1-4 p.m. March 10 at the Jug Tavern Park Pavilion off Athens Street beside the Winder Community Theater in Winder. Squadron Safety Officer 2LT Greg Phillpots announced that participants will include local police, local firemen, local emergency (ambulance) responders, and a medical EVAC helicopter and crew among others. sss
ShamRockin’ For A Cure is a St. Patrick’s Day party with a purpose - to raise funds to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. In its fourth year, the definitive party on the north side returns to Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park Saturday, March 10, at 7 p.m. For $75, attendees will be welcomed by 99X morning radio host Axel Lowe, and rocked by local sound from HardCrush. Food is being donated by 10 local restaurants; beverages are complimentary. Contact Ronda at 770-532-3311 ext. 116 or visit www. hallcountylibrary.org
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The sixth annual Hope…Cure 5K Run/ Walk will be held beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, at Russell Middle School in Winder. Register now with mail-in registration through March 13 for $20 or register the day of the race for $25. Call Victoria Patrick at 770-3207-7956 or email ewpkat@aol.com Make checks payable to the American Cancer Society and send to Victoria Patrick at ACS- 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605. Register online at ACTIVE.COM. Timing will be handled by Classic Race Services. sss The Jefferson High School Air Force Junior ROTC is hosting its inaugural golf tournament on March 30 at Chateau Elan. Proceeds will support the AFJROTC and Disabled Vets. Entry fee is $100 and sponsorship opportunities are available. Call Major Bryan Watson at 706206-5810. sss
CASA Comedy Night will be Saturday, March 24, at the Jefferson Civic Center. Featuring comedian/hypnotist Doc Holiday, the fundraiser evening for CASA will have dancing, great food and beer/wine included. Contact Annette Bates at 706-387-6375 or annette@piedmontcasa.org See more about CASA on Page 4B. sss
The 14th annual Night of Hope for Children, benefiting The Tree House, will be held March 23 at the Winder Community Center with a live and silent auction and a catered dinner. Call 770-868-1900 for $35 tickets.
Freedom Bank. Sawicki maintains his clients “acted reasonably and in good faith.” To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Northeast Georgia Bank of Lavonia to assume all of the deposits of Freedom Bank.As of March 4, 2009, Freedom Bank, headquartered in Commerce with offices in Jefferson, Winder and Banks County, had total assets of approximately $173 million and total deposits of $161 million.
Local events will aid your spring cleaning By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com Over the next two months, locals will have plenty of opportunities to start their spring cleaning, but with an added bonus; the ability to make some extra cash. Businesses and the City of Hoschton have made plans for community-wide yard/consignment sales. • Heather Wayne Dance Studio in Hoschton is hosting a children’s consignment sale March 16-17. “Time to clean out those closets and make some extra money,” the tag line for the event explains. They are asking for Spring/Summer clothes, toys, baby furniture, children’s linens and dance accessories. There will be a seller’s preview sale on March 16 from 6-8 p.m. and the sale will open to the public on March 17 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. with all items at half price after 4. • Year One, a car enthusiast destination, will be holding its annual Community
Yard Sale on March 17 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Paying $20 will get each participant four parking spaces with the opportunity to buy an addition two spaces for $10. The community is asked come out and “turn their trash into cash” on a first come, first serve basis. Proceeds from the event will go to the Hot Rodders Children’s Charity. His Hands Ministry and The Quinn House will pick up any left over items from donation after 1 p.m. • The City of Hoschton will be hosting an Earth Day-inspired Community Yard Sale on April 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. In the same theme, a recycling event will be added as well as a possible pickup for used computers and paint. There will be 44 lots available for participants allowing two parking spaces per $15 fee. Karen Butler and City Clerk Cindy George have been working to get this project moving as they are going for a nonprofit feel. At next month’s city council meeting, a resolution to close the street through the square for the event is expected.
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OBITUARIES Joseph Andrew Cerrato
Died March 4, 2012 Joseph Andrew Cerrato, 73, of Jefferson, died Sunday, March 4, 2012. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna Marie Rinando Cerrato. A veteran, he served in the United States Army. He was a produce manager with Pantry Pride and most recently retired from Publix after 10 years of service. He was a member of St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church in Jefferson. Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 7, 2012, in the Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens in Ocala, Fla. Survivors include his brothers, Anthony Cerrato of Jefferson and Vincent Cerrato of Jenson Beach, Fla. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 575 Research Drive, Athens, GA 30605 Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, March 8, 2012
David DeWalt Eckels Jr.
Died March 3, 2012 David DeWalt Eckels Jr., 81, of Jefferson, died Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Hoag Orthopedic Hospital in Irvine, Calif. Funeral services will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., Hoschton, Ga. 30548, 706654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org The Paper, March 8, 2012
Doris Gooch
Died March 2, 2012 Doris Allene Ray Gooch, 84, of Jefferson, died Friday, March 2, 2012. Born in Athens, she was a daughter of late Hugh Ray and Jerusha Allene Bowden Ray Toney. She attended Martin Institute in Jefferson and Athens Technical College. Along with being a devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Gooch was an accomplished painter and enjoyed camping, traveling with her husband and cooking. Mrs. Gooch retired from The Bank of Barrow as a bookkeeper with many years of service. Mrs. Gooch as a longtime member at White Plains Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Carl Gooch, and brothers, Alva Ray, Vernard Ray and Lester Toney. Funeral services were held Monday, March 5, 2012, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Minister Tom Plank and the Rev. Kevin Purcell officiating. Interment followed in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Sid and Karen Gooch of Olive Branch, Miss., and Spurgeon Ray Gooch of Jefferson; daughter and son-inlaw, Donna and Jeff Wright of Lawrenceville; brothers, Hollis Ray of Jefferson and Lewie Toney of Elberton; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, March 8, 2012
Jim James
Died March 3, 2012 John Earl “Jim” James, 78, of Winder, died Saturday, March 3, 2012. He was a member of Winder First United Methodist Church. He retired as an electronics technician with Scientific Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his parents, John E. James Sr., and Julia Harvey James. Survivors are his wife, Kathleen James; children and their spouses, Kevin and Julie James of Johns Creek. Terri and John Arledge of Grayson and Pamela and Scott McDonald of Lawrenceville; sister, Joyce Hill of Pearland Texas; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 5, 2012, at Winder First Methodist Church with the Rev. Terry Tippens officiating. Inter-
Other obituaries can be found on Page 2A ment followed in the Greenville City Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, March 8, 2012
Pete Johnson
Died March 3, 2012 Thomas “Pete” Johnson, 77, Statham, died Saturday, March 3, 2012. He was a member of Hebron Christian Church. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, John S. and Ruth Michael Johnson and a son, Tony Lowe Johnson. Survivors are his son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Janice Johnson of Winder; daughter, Terri Lynn Jones of Statham; brothers, James S. Johnson of Smyrna and Billy Johnson of Winder; sisters, Faye Casper of Auburn and Hazel Cain of Statham; grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer and Jodie Johnson; and great-grandchild, Bryson Mathis. Graveside services were held Monday, March 5, 2012, in the Hebron Christian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Tom Ham officiating. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, March 8, 2012
Henry Royce Ledbetter
Died March 1, 2012 Henry Royce Ledbetter, 70, of Winder, died Thursday, March 1, 2012. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Lawson Funeral Home with the Rev. Josh Landress officiating. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, March 8, 2012
Col. John W. McKinney
Died March 1, 2012 Retired Col. John W. McKinney, 83, of Jefferson, died Thursday, March 1, 2012. A private service was held at Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. Col. McKinney retired from the military after 30 years of service, which included two tours in Vietnam and one tour in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Welborn McKinney. Survivors include his son, Steven McKinney of Richmond, Va.; daughter, Cindy Smigelsky of Oakwood; brother, Seab McKinney of Texas; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 455 Abernathy Road NE Suite 210, Atlanta, GA 30328 or American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, March 8, 2012
Charles O. Maddox Jr.
Died Feb. 29, 2012 Charles O. Maddox Jr., 91, of Winder, died Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. Born in Winder, he was a son of the late Charles O. Maddox Sr., and Willie M. Maddox. He was the Past Chairman, CEO and President of The Peoples Bank. Survivors are his wife, Betty Jo Maddox; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Kimberly Maddox of Winder; and grandchildren: Samantha, Morgan and Zach Maddox. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 3, 2012, at First Baptist Church of Winder with Dr. John Talley officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family has requested memorial contributions be made to a charity of your choice. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, March 8, 2012
Pug Peck
Died March 1, 2012 Jane “Pug” Elizabeth Holcombe Peck, 49, of Nicholson, died Thursday, March 1, 2012. Born in Gwinnett County, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Janie Lawrence McDaniel Holcombe. She attended New Hope
Baptist Church in Nicholson. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Dianne Holcombe. Survivors include her husband, Leland Peck; children, Chuck Cooper of Ooltewah, Tenn.; Chad Cooper of Jefferson, Brandy Cooper of Hoschton and Penny Gray of Jefferson; stepson, Jeremy Peck of Nicholson; brother, Terry Holcombe of Gastonia, N.C.; sisters, Sharon Davis of and Linda Fay Carey, both of Arnoldsville, and Peggy Cooper of Maysville; seven grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. Graveside services were held Saturday, March 3, 2012, in the Mt. Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Shane Hollis officiating. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, March 8, 2012
Era Terry Perry
Died March 5, 2012 Mrs. Era Terry Perry, 91, of Jefferson, died Monday, March 5, 2012. Born in Jackson County, she was a daughter of the Late Rufus and Annie Terry. Mrs. Perry was a homemaker and a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Albert Perry; son, Gene Perry; and a sister, Arie Collins. Survivors include her children, Peggy Maxwell (Dwaine) of Auburn, L.B. Perry (Paralee) and Judy Perry, both of Jefferson, Bobby Perry of Commerce, Dorothy Nix (William) of Johns Creek, Shirley Pearson (David) of Athens, Charles Perry (Connie) of Oakwood, Kathy Branyon (Ken) of Hull and Douglas Perry of Bristol, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 7, 2012, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Jesse Mealor officiating with burial following in Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Winder. Memorials may be made to the Union Baptist Church Building Fund or the Jackson County Senior Citizens Center. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, March 8, 2012
Wanda Prough
Died Feb. 29, 2012 Wanda Prough, 64, of Winder, died Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. A native of Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Shelby and Dorothy Driskell Clendening. She was a retired insurance agent with Winder Insurance Center. She was a member of the Winder Church of God. A funeral service was held Sunday, March 4, 2012, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Kyle Baber officiating. Entombment was in The Chapel Mausoleum of Barrow Memorial Gardens. Survivors are her husband, Jack Prough; son, David “Sonny” Jones of Cornelia; grandson, Joshua Jones of Cornelia; brothers, Marshall Clendening of Winder and Wayne Clendening of Braselton. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, March 8, 2012
Mark F. Saderlind
Died March 4, 2012 Mark F. Saderlind, 53, of Winder, died Sunday, March 4, 2012. Funeral services will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., Hoschton, Ga. 30548, 706-
654-0966,www.lawsonfuneralhome.org The Paper, March 8, 2012
Steven John Seeley
Died Feb. 26, 2012 Steven John Seeley, 37, of Winder, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. Funeral services will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., Hoschton, GA 30548, 706654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org The Paper, March 8, 2012
Luanne H. Turner
Died March 2, 2011 Luanne Hardin Turner, 75, of Arabi, died Friday, March 2, 2012. Born in Crisp County, she was the oldest daughter of Zackie Lewis and Emma Johnson Hardin. She was a longtime employee of B.C. Moore & Sons Warehouse. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where she served as pianist for more than 50 years. She also taught many children in Sunday school and Vacation Bible School through the years. In 2001, she was honored for her devotion to music and to the praise of God through song. She also appreciated the beauty of Sacred Harp singing. Survivors are her husband of 55 years, Delmus L. Turner; daughter and son-inlaw, LeAnne and Alan Akin of Winder; brother and sisterin-law, Plez and Dee Hardin of Americus; sister, Lynn H. Thompson of North Carolina; brother-in-law, Billy Turner of Arabi; stepgranddaughter, Sabrina Medley and family of Cherokee County; nephews and nieces, Plez Hardin and family, Geoffrey Hardin and family, Blake Hardin, Adam Thompson and family, Melissa Green and family and Terri Turner and family; cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Antioch Baptist Church in Cordele with the Rev. John Smith and the Rev. J.C. Harris officiating. Interment was in the Zion Hope Cemetery annex. Memorials may be made to the Zion Hope Cemetery Fund, c/o Donzel Lewis, 182 Thomason Road, Cordele, GA 31015. Hughes & Wright Funeral Home, Cordele The Paper, March 8, 2012
Geri Woodward
Died March 1, 2012 Geraldine Bridget “Geri” Woodward, 64, of Jefferson, died Thursday, March 1, 2012. Born in Bayonne, N.J., she was a daughter of the late John and Mildred Desena Murtha, and was preceded by her husband, Gary E. Woodward. She was employed with Eastern Airlines as a flight attendant for 23 years Funeral services were held Monday, March 5, 2012, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Father Terry Crone officiating. Interment followed at Evans Memory Gardens. Survivors include her daughter, Greer Woodward of Jefferson; son and daughter-in -law, Gary D. and Carrie Woodward of Jefferson; sister, Joan Kalinowski of Monroe, N.C.; brother, Andrew Murtha of Union, N.J.; and grandchildren, Carson and Olivia Woodward. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Georgia Special Olympics, 4000 DeKalb Technology Parkway, Building 400 Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30340. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, March 8, 2012
Learning to deal with anger The Apostle Paul, writing to the believers in Ephesus, reminded them of a great truth to guide our interpersonal relationships. Paul said; “Be angry, and do not sin;” as he quoted from Psalm 4:4 (NKJV). We can conclude from these references in both the Old and New Testaments in the Bible that we are warned about keeping our anger in control. Notice the admission; we will have anger. There is not one who has ever lived that did not at some time express anger about something. Even the most even-tempered person can find something disturbing them to the point of invoking anger to arise from inside. Jesus became angry when He saw the way His Father’s house was being used as a place of material trading rather than the expressed purpose of prayer. Much can be known about a person when it is revealed what makes them angry. Some people, it seems, are angry all the time about everything. These types of people are never in a good mood. These folks live in constant stress and create much stress for any person who has to interact with them. Homes today are filled with rage and violence, it seems. There is a deep seated rage showing itself in the place where one should feel the most secure, and that is the home environment. Often, within the membership of churches the issue of rage, anger, and disagreements become major issues with which the congregation and ministerial staff have to deal. When a person looses control of self-discipline and becomes angry, they will many times say and do things exhibiting a different behavior than is seen as normal for the person. The unfortunate outcome of much anger today is seen in the abuse of persons or the murder of an individual who is entirely innocent. Since the Bible admits anger is real and we are seeing much anger demonstrated in our culture, how can we deal with this issue? As we seek to determine what makes us angry, it would be good to know if we feel it necessary to strike out against any or all people with whom we come in contact when we are angry. If we have feelings of striking out in violence against
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others while we are angry, it is a sign that we need to seek help from a professional who can guide us to a place of self-control and self-discipline. Is it a simple matter of disagreement sending us over the edge or causing us to go into a rage? If that is found to be true, then we are in serious need of seeking help with our self-control issues. I would suggest an inventory of one’s life and emotions to determine what makes anger boil to the surface. Next, I know that prayer helps to calm the emotions of a person and can point a person in their anger to God’s Word to help bring a sense of calm to any situation. Seeking help from friends, who one trusts can also help to bring about recovery from fits of rage or anger. When there is a process of accountability when dealing with the issue of anger, there can be a plan of recovery set in place. If anger is an outcome of the use of drugs or alcohol, my suggestion is to leave those mind altering elements out of your life in order to learn the maturing steps toward self-control and to relief stress. If these suggested steps do not bring about a change in the anger cycle, professional help should be sought and a plan of action put into place that will bring about success in learning to deal with anger. We must admit that all of us become angry at times, but it is in the way we express that anger and what happens as we begin to act it out as a result of the anger that is important. Paul knew what he was talking about when he said, “Be angry and do not sin,” because he also had moments of expressing his anger when he saw behavior that was not an honor to God. Ray Newman is pastor of Macedonia Community Baptist Church in Braselton. Contact him by e-mail at hnewmansr@aol.com
Grief support being offered St. Mary’s Hospice Services is now taking applications for participation in its free Healing Grief support group, an 8-week program for adults who have lost a loved one through death. The group will meet from 2:30-4:30 p.m. each Tuesday from March 27 through May 15 at St. Mary’s Highland Hills Village, 1660 Jennings Mill Road. In this private, peaceful setting, participants will learn ways to better cope with the death of their loved one in a supportive group environ-
ment. The professionally facilitated group takes an educational and supportive approach to healing. Topics will include: understanding grief; remembering, accepting and expressing feelings; spirituality; stress and coping; anniversaries, and memorialization. Healing Grief is free but participants need to complete an application in order to enroll. Call St. Mary’s Hospice at 706-389-2273 or, toll-free, 1-800-822-3381.
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Local food business aims to benefit community By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com With the ever rising prices of groceries, wallets of the community are shrinking. This is something that Russell Maltbie, president of Supreme Sales & Marketing LLC, aims to remedy. With 28 years in the poultry business, he knows all to well the price increase that takes place between the producer and the grocery shelves. After Angel Food Ministries, the Walton County-based organization Supreme sold protein to, closed its doors last August, SS&M felt how missed the services were in the North Georgia and bordering South Carolina communities. This prompted the start to the business’ Outreach Food Program. The company provides tailored boxes that are composed of foods straight from the producer, helping to ensure a low price. Local churches, Boy Scouts troops and schools such as Brookwood High School in Gwinnett have joined the cause. This outreach is a simple action for the hosting site that works in accordance with their own fundraisers, giving $2 back for each box ordered. Online ordering is simple with a debit or credit card. On March 12, payments through EBT will be possible after efforts began last August to work through with the United States Department of
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The Supreme Outreach Program is adding host sites as it expands to meet the need for cost-effective and locally available groceries. It is filling the gap left by the closing of Angel Food Ministries. Agriculture. With added ease of payment, the company aims to expand hosting sites so that the boxes are readily available for the community. Maltbie said, “With our available resources, there is no reason that quality foods cannot be made accessible to everyone no matter what their income bracket may be.” The outreach is for all who hope to save money on their grocery bill. Protein and produce, the most expensive items, are they focus. Last month’s boxes contained more than 15.5 pounds of meat items. avings average around 50 percent, with a $46 box which would be priced at apporoximately $90 retail.
More than just savings, SS&M Outreach is hoping to provide local, personal service. Leigh Carroll, sales and office manager, buys multiple boxes each pick-up date to donate to families who attend. The aim is to keep the program in this region alone so that the company can witness first-hand the good that’s done. “All of the hard work is worth everything and the negatives disappear when I am able to see people being helped and the good that this is doing for our community in the current economic situation,” Carroll added. Not only is the service local, but the products are as well.
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Mudpatch Creations in Winder recently hosted a wrap-up event for its Empty Bowls campaign, in which the potterypainting studio pledged to donate 500 hand painted bowls to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia for its annual fundraising luncheon. About 50 people turned out to paint bowls on the final day, helping Mudpatch reach its goal of 500 pieces. Those who wish to participate in the Empty Bowls campaign can still do so by bidding on silent auction pieces and voting for a Most Creative bowl through Mudpatch Creations’ Facebook page. Bidding and voting will be open through March 9. The 14th annual Empty Bowls luncheon and silent auction, benefiting the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, at The Classic Center in downtown Athens. Tickets are $20 and include soup, sandwich, and hand painted ceramic bowl. To purchase tickets by phone, call Tina Laseter at 706-354-8191. Visit www.foodbanknega. org, click on “Make a Donation” button and enter code EB12 in the comment section. Eight locally owned and operated restaurants wil be participating with board member Katy Arrowwood also making her chicken salad
and pimento cheeese sandwiches.
“We also strive to continue to buy locally and use all local services as much as possible; as this program grows so do our hopes to stimulate more jobs throughout Georgia,” Maltbie explained. Supreme Sales & Marketing draws no income or profit from the outreach; all money not allocated toward the food cost is used to pay the labor on the packaging of the boxes. Supreme Sales & Marketing continues to work toward growing the num-
ber of organizations that apply to be a pick-up site. “We are here, and there is no negative to becoming a part of this outreach,” Maltbie and Carroll add. Providing low-cost grocery items is a great way to recharge the community, adding more cash back into local wallets. Community organizations, small businesses, school groups, churches and others wanting to help feed their communities are welcome to get involved with Maltbie’s initiative. “We’re just a grassroots organization that’s try-
ing to grow and build something to help people,” he said. “I just want to get our story out there and let people know that there are avenues to get help, there are places where these organizations that are struggling can come and get help and get a good value and minister to their people,” said Maltbie. “At the end of the day, that’s really what it’s all about.” For more about Supreme Foods Outreach Food Program, visit www.supremesalesllc.com or call 770-9651170.
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A fond farewell to the world’s best neighbor As neighbors go, I don’t know that you could have had a better one than Claude Bagwell. He died last week at the age of 91. I don’t know many men who legitimately wear the label Renaissance man, but Claude could and did. I don’t know that he ever found an insurmountable mechanical challenge. He was one of those men with a plethora of skills. Over a half century ago, he made the prototype hosiery fabric that revolutionized pantyhose. He did this as a research assistant to Gene Bobo, who was a partner in the patent that took women out of thick hosiery into something sheer. I know that pantyhose are passé in some circles today, but I saw in a picture that the Duchess of Cambridge wears them. She owes a tip of her crown to Claude. If it weren’t for Bobo and Bagwell, the royals might be wearing some rather frumpy looking stockings. About two years ago, Claude started remodeling his house and did a lot of the work himself. He finished the project last fall with an outside facelift of his home. I thought he might have discovered newfound energy and was incredibly ambitious. Instead, I think he might have sensed the end was near and wanted to make his home more attractive for his heirs. Claude never married and I used to tease him that will all that fixing up, ladies were going to come calling on the neighborhood’s most eligible bachelor. He was the go-to man for things mechanical. If my lawn mower broke down, you could ask Claude for advice and the next thing you know, he was lying on the ground working on it. He was a mechanic, carpenter, electrician and plumber. He owned the best collection of screws, bolts,
General Assembly contact info Sen. Butch Miller, District 49, 2420 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, 30504, 678-989-5301; 109 State Capitol, Atlanta, 30334, 404651-7738; butch.miller@ senate.ga.gov Rep. Emory Dunahoo Jr., District 25, 4720 Walnut Lane, Gainesville, 30507, 770-534-0314; 411 Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Atlanta, 30334, 404-656-0126; emory.dunahoo@house. ga.gov Rep. Tommy Benton, District 31, 177 Martin St., Jefferson, 30549, 706-367-5891; 501 Coverdell Building, Atlanta, 30334, 404-6560177; tommy.benton@
Harris Blackwood washers and nails that I ever saw. The good part is that he was very organized and you could show him a bolt and he could find one just like it in a matter of minutes. His homegrown mechanical skill was called to use as a member of the Army Air Corps, serving in the Pacific theater in World War II. He worked on the P-40, the P-47 and the P-51, the “Mustang” fighter that many credited with helping win the war. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed watching sports on TV. He was a big Braves and Bulldogs fan. After an extra TV set came his way, he put one on top of the other and fashioned a multiscreen setup. He worked in the textile business throughout his life. My wife tells stories of him bringing her family socks in an assortment of vivid colors and styles. That’s pretty neighborly. I don’t know that I will ever stop looking across the back fence to see if Claude is busy at work in the yard. The work of his hands will be long evident as a memorial to a man who knew the meaning of hard work all of his life. I didn’t get to choose my neighbor. My wife’s family had already staked their claim on him when we married. I don’t think I could have chosen better. I have referred to him in this space as the world’s greatest neighbor. It’s a title he will hold in my mind forever. Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.
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Thus ended the great Bible debate It’s been almost 30 years since Debbie and I, as school girls, began the great debate. Over the ensuing years, we have each stood firmly on what we believed to be true. There was no compromising, moving on or being reasonable. One night all those years ago when I was hanging out at her house, which I did a lot in those days, I commented, “Did you know that Solomon was black?” We were always playing Trivial Pursuit and Bible Trivial Pursuit so I had come up with this new piece of knowledge from Daddy’s sermon the previous Sunday. He had preached about the equality of races and pointed out that the wisest man that God ever made was black. She swirled her head in complete shock. Her eyes grew wide and firmly she said, “Solomon was not black.” “Yes, he was.” I marched over to her Bible, picked it up and read from the first chapter of Solomon where he had written, “I am black but comely.” I read on where he talked of being deeply tanned by the sun. Now, that I take the time
Ronda Rich to think back, it really was pretty extraordinary that two young girls would get into such a deep theological discussion. After all, has the color of Solomon’s skin ever crossed your mind? She argued her point. “David was his father and David was red-headed and ruddy complexioned.” “But Bathsheba, his mother, was Egyptian.” Plus, most importantly, I believed that if my daddy said it, it was true, especially when it came to the Bible because he read and studied it every day. “Listen, I respect your daddy and I’ve learned a lot from him about the Bible but he’s wrong on this.” So, the multi-year, multigeneration debate began. She and Daddy even debated it while I would just sit there and nod in agreement with Daddy. I let him fight the battle for me. Still, she did not waiver.
When Daddy died, I inherited the debate and have, thus since, carried on valiantly. It’s been a vigorous battle of wills and knowledge. It’s been energetic because Debbie is a great intellectual and I am a great know-it-all, some would say a great smart aleck. But I have stuck to my guns. Daddy would be proud. The debate would rear its head at the oddest times, such as the other day when Debbie brought it up and, again, we started it. I quoted the scriptures verbatim. “This is exactly what Solomon wrote.” Suddenly, she had a new piece of ammunition, one she had not used previously. “But he wasn’t talking about himself. He was talking about a woman.” A few days later, I decided it was time to get serious with my research. I pulled out every translation of the Bible that I have. Now, as I have stated on numerous occasions, I am a reader of the King James Bible. I love the language. I sought help from a King James study Bible and the New Living Translation and learned, lo and behold,
Solomon did write it but Debbie was right — he was not referring to himself. I pulled Daddy’s Bible — a Scofield Reference King James — and saw why he believed that because there were no notes otherwise. Solomon may have been black but that is not the scripture that proves it. After decades, the debate was about to come to an end. I called Debbie and said, “I’m running the white flag up the pole.” First, she asked for me to hold on while she got a recorder and then she said, “The humbleness of you lately is truly amazing.” It’s bittersweet as the great debate ends. Even the victor was sad, saying, “It was so much fun.” We agreed, though, we would carry forth with the “hyphenated” debate, a disagreement that has lasted a mere 20 years. Stay tune for more on that. Ronda Rich is the Gainesville-based author of several books, including “What Southern Women Know About Faith.” Sign up for her newsletter at www. rondarich.com. Her column appears weekly.
Is that snake poisonous? I’m not gonna asp Let this be a warning to all snakes reading this: If I see you on my property, I’m going to try to kill you. And, also, if you are a snake, and you’re reading this, please contact me about an exciting and intriguing opportunity in show business. In my neck of the woods, which is at the neck of the woods, snakes have decided it is springtime and have begun to present themselves after a short dormant season. In the past four days, we have had three snakes make themselves known. Here is what has become of them: Snake No. 1: Was discovered adjacent to our driveway by our dog. The dog started barking at the snake, the kids started barking for me, and I went to the shed for my snakedisposal system, which consists of a hoe. I found the snake curled up around an azalea bush. With elephant-like speed, I thrust the hoe’s blade toward the asp. The snake saw my plodding threat and quickly moved into a thicket of bushes. I missed the area around its head
Len Robbins and thought I caught some of its slithering torso, but wasn’t sure. About an hour later, the dog, probably frustrated with her owner’s ineptitude, went into the bushes and dragged the snake (who has maimed by my first effort) out. This time, I was on target and killed the snake. “What kind of snake is it, Daddy?” “A dead one,” I responded, as I disposed of it in the trash can. Snake No. 2: Apparently, snakes are attracted to our driveway, as my wife spotted this one sliding across her path as she drove to our home. She stepped on the gas, ran over it, backed over it, ran over it, backed over it, then ran over it again for good measure. She then summoned me to dispose of the carcass. I did, with its brethren in the
trash can. Snake No. 3: The one that got away. My sons spotted this one gliding across the water after this weekend’s huge downpour in our backyard. They called for me, but by the time I arrived with the hoe, it was long gone. I asked the dog to retrieve it for me, but she just looked at me like she didn’t understand English and wandered off. Snakes that can read this, pass along this message to the snake I missed: I will find you and kill you. I understand some of you more in tune with nature will find this barbaric. I have heard the claims that snakes help control the smaller members of the animal kingdom, particularly rodents, from overpopulation. I get that. I counter that notion with fairness. My policy on rodents is the same as my policy on snakes – I kill them on sight. Some will contend that there are “good” snakes that are harmless to man, and “bad” snakes that are poisonous. For instance, “red to yellow will kill a fellow; red to black is a friend
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of Jack” is the limerick you are supposed to remember when identifying a lethal coral snake from a non-lethal king snake. When confronted with a slithering creature that may or may not be deadly hissing at my ankles, I don’t have time to consult photographs in an encyclopedia, or remember a rhyme, or my middle name, for that matter. I grab a hoe and start swinging. That’s how I roll. (For the young people reading this, or young snakes, an encyclopedia was a book, or series of books, with facts in it that has since been replaced by the Internet and Wikipedia.) So, again, just so we’re clear, if you are an illiterate snake and come on my property, I will try to kill you. The same applies for most other dangerous or annoying animals, or people running for political office. You’ve been duly warned. Len Robbins is editor and publisher of the Clinch County News in Homerville.
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Cardiovascular health: Top three action steps
Upcoming Red Cross blood drives Area American Red Cross blood drives in March include: ■ March 9 at the Winder First United Methodist Church, 280 North Broad Street, in Winder, from noon to 6 p.m. ■ First Baptist Church of Commerce, 1345 South Elm St, on March 13, from noon to 6 p.m. ■ March 15 at Northeast Church, 2001 Cherry Drive in Braselton, from 2-7 p.m. ■ March 15 Mason Grand Lodge #333, at 83 Kelly Drive in Winder, from 2-7 p.m. Visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/southern. Call 1-800RED CROSS to make an appointment. Platelet donors can call Linda Rounds at 706-5460681 x233 to make an appointment at the Gainesville Center. Learn more about platelets at http://www.redcrossblood. org/donating-blood/types-donations/platelet-donation
By DR. KENNY FLINT
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Roland Lorans was among those participating in the Keller Williams Red Cross blood drive held in February. He said he is proud of his son, a new recruit with the United States Marines, and values what others give on behalf of others. He tries to give blood regularly and was glad to participate in the drive with fellow real estate professionals.
March is Red Cross Month For The Paper With great anticipation, the East Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross is excited to invite you to celebrate March is Red Cross Month with us. This longstanding tradition of “March is Red Cross Month” began back in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared the month of March of 1943 to be “Red Cross Month.” Every year since then, the president of the United States has continued to hold the honor of declaring March as “Red Cross Month” in celebration of the help and hope given through the American Red Cross and in recognition of its invaluable donors. Looking forward to March, the American Red Cross hopes to highlight and create more awareness of its mission. Additionally, we are privileged to take this time to send out a special recognition of and appreciation for all our donors and
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volunteers. The American Red Cross, although chartered by the government, does not receive government funding and therefore relies on the generosity of those within the community. This generosity makes it possible for The Red Cross to respond to nearly 70,000 natural disasters every year in the United States, with the East Georgia Chapter volunteers alone responding to 234 fires last year. In such disasters, the American Red Cross provides food and shelter, along with emotional support, to everyone affected by the tragedy. The Red Cross is also responsible for collecting and distributing more than 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply and trains more than nine million people in first aid, water safety and other life saving skills each year. Finally, the Red Cross offers members of the military, veterans, and their families 24-hour support. “March is Red Cross Month” is a time
to celebrate all of these accomplishments and create more awareness so that we can continue to do more each and every year for those in need. This year the East Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross has several activities planned to further the awareness of the American Red Cross. A few of these activities include percentage nights, volunteer recognitions, and the creation of a “Red Cross Month” T-shirt. The East Georgia chapter would be delighted if you would like to participate in our “Red Cross Month” activities, volunteer your time with us or make a donation to support our cause. With the early start of the storm season this spring, including three tornadoes before March 1, any donation is greatly appreciated and will help out significantly. Learn more about “March is Red Cross Month” or the American Red Cross East Georgia Chapter, visit www. eastgeorgia.redcross.org.
This is no matter to take lightly. Cardiovascular health prevents cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 killer in this country since 1900 (except 1918 when this country had an unprecedented flu outbreak). The most recent research from the Mayo Clinic tells us that at least 1 out of 5 Americans will suffer some type of cardiovascular disease. Think of the four people closest to you. At least one in that group, including you, is headed toward cardiovascular disease if a change is not made. The scariest fact about cardiovascular disease is the first sign. Do you think you have an idea of what that is? For most people it’s not chest pains, arm pains or shortness of breath. The most common first sign is sudden death. It’s not all bad news. When you are No. 1, everyone is gunning for you. Therefore, cardiovascular disease is one of the most researched diseases. This provides us volumes of information on causes and prevention. Two of the biggest studies, Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trail and the Framingham Heart study are long term and ongoing. By breaking down the results, I have come up with the top three action steps you should take to improve your cardiovascular health. Action Step #1 Stop Smoking/using tobacco We won’t even talk about the dramatic increase in a smoker’s chance of dying of cancer, which is equally important. A smoker is twice as likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease than a non-smoker. The toxins from the smoke fill your entire body with damaging chemicals. As these chemicals travel through your blood stream, they damage every blood vessel. Your body then attempts to repair the damaged vessels by laying down fatty plaque. This narrows the vessels and makes them brittle. When this happens to the arteries supplying the heart the result is a Heart Attack. In my office, with no exception, when I see plaque, the patient or their spouse are smokers. Action Step #2 Start Exercising Exercise has been shown to improve bones, muscles, joints, libido, mood and reduces anxiety. But let’s look at cardiovascular health. Exercise produces nitric oxide in our bodies. In the short term, this relaxes blood vessels and opens them up. Long term increases in nitric oxide makes blood vessel pliable and dissolves plaque. It improves the ratio of good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. It also improves your heart and lungs ability to deliver oxygen to the entire body, including your heart. Did
you ever stop and think that your heart delivers oxygen to itself? Start small and start with a partner. Don’t make the common mistake of doing so much the first day you can’t move for a week. A person can do it alone, but only with plenty of self-discipline. You dramatically increase you chance of sticking with a routine if a partner is depending on you to show up. If you have previously been sedentary, begin at five to 10 minutes and slowly increase to 30 to 60 minutes of steady walking four to five days a week. You should talk to your doctor before beginning your routine. Action Step #3 Eat a Healthy diet Many people do need to drastically change their diet. But most people stick to the changes if they are make small steps in the right direction. So let’s start with a few simple steps. If you drink alcohol, limit yourself. Women should have no more than one and, men, no more than 2 drinks in a single day. But why drink at all? Alcohol can be very addictive and provides calories with no nutrients. Alcohol raises triglycerides, which can lead to atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Disease. Eat more antioxidants, especially Vitamin E. Antioxidants are found in fruits, vegetables such as beans, berries and some nuts such as pecans. Antioxidants prevent damage to your arteries, including the ones in your heart, from damage by slowing oxidation. Reduce cholesterol. Here’s a tough one for many people. Red meats, egg yolk and whole milk products are very high in cholesterol. Limit your daily cholesterol and fat intake to no more than 25 percent of your daily calorie intake. High cholesterol leads to higher levels of plaque buildup in arteries around the heart. Limit daily calorie intake. The ideal intake can vary from person to person depending activity level and metabolism as well as whether or not the person needs to lose weight. By monitoring your weight and calorie intake you avoid obesity. With obesity comes increased levels of LDL (“Bad” Cholesterol”), which leads to plaque and atherosclerosis. Not to mention causing diabetes, gall stones, sleep apnea and degenerative joint disease. By no means is this an exhaustive list of steps a person can take to improve cardiovascular health. These are very potent first steps down a road free of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Kenny Flint is a Chiropractor with Braselton Spinal Center.
African American men and women have higher rates of colorectal cancer and are more likely to die of colorectal cancer than any other racial or ethnic group of people.* *According to the American Cancer Society
Protect yourself and your loved ones by having regular screenings performed. Northeast Georgia Medical Center is committed to providing the highest quality of colorectal cancer care in Northeast Georgia. We endorse the following guidelines: • Regular screening beginning with a colonoscopy at age 45 and a yearly fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) • Patients at higher risk* should begin screening earlier and may need it more frequently. *Personal history of colorectal cancer, adenomatous polyps or inflammatory bowel disease *Family history of colorectal cancer and polyps
Attend a free educational seminar to learn more about screening and treatment options for colorectal cancer: Wednesday, March 21 6 – 7:30 p.m. Hall County Library Spout Springs Branch Flowery Branch Registration and a light supper begin at 5:30 p.m. The seminar is FREE, but registration is required. Please call 770-219-3840 to register or email us at public.relations@nghs.com.
Tuesday, March 27 6 – 7:30 p.m Northeast Georgia Medical Center Walters Auditorium Gainesville
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Sports Editor Matt Mauney breaks down the tough road area basketball teams faced this year at state 2B
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Jefferson hits road block against GAC By MATT MAUNEY mmauney@clickthepaper.com NORCROSS — Seasoned Jefferson coach Bolling Dubose knew that his team had a tall order when they found themselves in a second round match with Greater Atlanta Christian. He was right. Greater Atlanta Christian, ranked No. 1 in Class AA and the two-time defending state champ, jumped out to a 24-4 lead in the first quarter to run away with a 72-42 win last Wednesday over Jefferson (20-10) in the second round of the Class AA state playoffs. “We were never able to do what we wanted to do,” Dubose said. “Our game plan was that if we could keep it close in the first half, we would hopefully make a run at them in the second half. To do that, we were going to pull the ball out when we didn’t have a fast break and run some clock.” The Dragons’ plan never got off the ground, as GAC (25-5), the back-to-back state champion in Class AA, jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead to force a Jefferson timeout. That deficit grew to 15-2 two minutes later to force another timeout by the Dragons. “We got down by 10 or 15 quick and when that happens you have to just tell them to go out and play,” Dubose said. Greater Atlanta Christian’s Delano Spencer and Collin Swinton combined for 28 first half points to lead to a 40-19 halftime lead. Spencer finished with 17, while Swinton had 18. Cole Hobbs had 19 points for the Spartans, 15 of which came of 3-pointers.
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Mill Creek’s Meredith Schulte looks for an opening to the basket in Saturday’s state quarterfinal game at the University of West Georgia. See more photos of the game online at ClickThePaper.com.
Sweep complete Mill Creek comes up short for third time against North Gwinnett, ends season in quarterfinals at West Georgia By MATT MAUNEY mmauney@clickthepaper.com CARROLLTON — North Gwinnett’s Ariel Johnson scored a gamehigh 20 points and the Lady Bulldogs shot 57 percent from long-range as North downed Mill Creek 68-43 Saturday night in the Elite Eight at the Coliseum on the campus of the University of West Georgia. The Lady Bulldogs looked comfortable on the floor all night, especially from behind the arc, where they finished 8-for-14 shooting. They were firing on all cylinders in the first half, where they were 6-for-7 from deep. “They came out hot and I think we got away a little bit from the way we wanted to play after their good start,” said Mill Creek head coach Ashley Phillips. Johnson scored 18 of her 20 points in the first half, including three 3-pointers in the opening quarter. Lexi Brown also had a big first half, with 10 points. Brown, who came into the game as North’s leading scorer, helped to take some of the focus away from Johnson. “She (Brown) is a great player, but they are a good team and instead of her hurting us a lot tonight, (Johnson) was the one that led them, especially in the first half,” Phillips said. Offensively, Mill Creek looked stagnant after North jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead. The Lady Bulldogs’ defense limited Mill Creek’s leading scorer, sophomore guard Jasmine Carter, to just six points on the night. Tamarr Williams, who has been a deep threat for the Lady Hawks all season and especially this postseason, was held scoreless from
the field. Williams finished with just three points, all coming on free throws. Nadiya Miller led the Lady Hawks with 11 points. She was the only Mill Creek player to finish in double digits.
toughest girls’ basketball regions in the state. Phillips said that he knew it was just a matter of time before his team would have to go through a region rival to advance in the state tourney. “You know that by the time you reach the Elite Eight round that you’re going to be facing either someone from your area or from an area close by,” Phillips said. “In recent years, it’s been a lot from our region because our region is so strong. We finished third in the region so when you get to the second and third rounds, you know you’re going to play tough teams,” he added. “That’s why they call it the Elite Eight because it’s supposed to be the best teams.” Mill Creek extended its streak this year to seven consecutive seasons with at least one state tournament win. The Lady Hawks beat Brookwood to open this year’s tournament, followed by a win over Alpharetta on the road. The Lady Hawks lose three Foster Peters The Paper seniors — Sierra Menzies, Tamarr Junior Nadiya Miller drives to the Williams and Alisia Fagin. “I was very pleased with the basket while being defended by progress we’ve made this year,” North Gwinnett’s Ariel Johnson. Phillips said. “We peaked at the right time and even though (the “They were struggling and forced North Gwinnett game) wasn’t our a couple early on, so I think that was best game, we were playing our best part of the reason we weren’t able at the end of the season and playing to do what we wanted offensively,” the way we wanted to play.” Phillips said. Mill Creek returns standouts Mill Creek closes out the year Carter and Miller as well as rising 21-10. North Gwinnett will take senior posts India Dillard and Paige on Hillgrove Friday in the second Orangio. Kathleen Haxton and game of the 5-A girls Final Four at Meredith Schulte — a rising junior the Arena at Gwinnett Center. and sophomore, respectively — It is a well-known fact that Mill also return after seeing substantial Creek’s Region 7 is one of the playing time off the bench.
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Dragons fight back Monday against Lumpkin County By MATT MAUNEY mmauney@clickthepaper.com JEFFERSON — Things didn’t start well for the Dragons on a cold and windy night, but Jefferson battled back in the late innings to take a 8-3 decision over visiting Lumpkin County Monday. Lumpkin (2-3) struck first in the top of the second, when the Indians tacked on three runs on just one hit and two Jefferson errors. Jefferson starter Max Ford walked three in the inning. The Dragons (3-3) failed to respond in the bottom half of the inning when Lumpkin starter Cole Walden made quick work of the lineup, retiring the side in order and in just three pitches. The Dragons wouldn’t get their first hit until the fourth, but once the offense got rolling, their was no stopping the home team. Walden gave up his first hit of the game to Ryan Johnson on a
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Jefferson first baseman Ryan Johnson (far right) looks on with his Dragons teammates during Monday’s game with Lumpkin County. Johnson finished 1-for-3 with an RBI.
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Mill Creek’s Griffin enjoys visit to UGA
Jackson County gets road win Monday
Jefferson rebounds with wins over East
Highly-touted defensive line prospect Kelsey Griffin made a trip to the University of Georgia Saturday to take a tour around campus and meet with coaches. The 6-foot-2, 285-pound Mill Creek junior has already received an offer from UGA, along with a host of other schools, but is currently keeping his options open. ESPN scouting expert Kipp Adams reported that Griffin enjoyed his visit in Athens and was told by UGA head coach Mark Richt that the Bulldogs need someone like Griffin on defense. The junior had 96 tackles last fall.
After opening the season with back-to-back losses to an Alabama powerhouse, Jackson County picked up its third straight win Monday night, beating host Morgan County 11-5. Jesse Tallent (2-0) picked up the win on the mound for the Panthers (3-2), pitching five innings and allowing two runs on five hits with five strikeouts. Tallent also went 3-for-5 at the plate with two doubles and two RBIs. Trey Sorrells, Troy McIntyre, Andy Williams and Kolin Zimmer all picked up RBIs on the night as well.
The Jefferson girls’ tennis team rebounded nicely from their 5-0 loss to North Oconee last week by beating East Jackson 5-0 Monday in Commerce. Taylor Bost (No. 1 singles) and Abi Muesse (No. 2 singles) both took their matches 6-0, 6-0. The boys team also bounced back from the North Oconee shutout by beating the Eagles 5-0 Monday. Jordan Tyler, Nathaniel Trawick and Jackson Howard all picked up wins in single action, while doubles team Brandon Clabo/Austin Pratt and Justin Harkins/Kody McDonald also notched wins.
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Jacob Page gets win for Dragons single after Ford walked to open the inning. Later in the inning with two outs, Micah Carpenter drove in two with a double and Austin Thompson tied the game at three with an RBI single. Walden would finish the inning before being relieved by Freddie Beamon in the fifth. Beamon struggled early, with backto-back walks followed by a strikeout and another walk. Alex Gaba would drive in the go-ahead run with an RBI on a fielders choice.
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Jefferson would add four more insurance runs in the sixth on RBI hits from Ford, Johnson and Andy Nicholas. Jacob Page picked up the win for the Dragons after relieving Ford in the fifth. Page gave up just one hit in the final three innings, while striking out three Lumpkin batters. Jefferson traveled to Lumpkin County Wednesday for the second part of the home and away series. Visit ClickThePaper.com for a recap of Wednesday’s game.
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Sometimes life just isn’t fair, and neither is sports
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Sports Editor mmauney@clickthepaper.com We’ve all heard the saying and if you’re like me, you cringe when someone utters it to you. While we often don’t want to admit it, life isn’t always fair. In fact, it is more often unfair than the other way around. One platform that this is seen more often than not is in sports. All sports have some set of rules and regulations and while these aren’t always followed (I’m looking at you New Orleans Saints), they were put in place to make the games we play and watch safe and fair. You can look at almost any level and see some regularity when it comes to how talent levels are divided. Whether its splitting up the big kids and small kids evenly in a youth soccer league or the NFL draft where the last place team gets the top pick at a college stud, sports are regulated in such a way to keep things as fair as possible for the athletes and especially the spectators looking for parity. But as with life, things can’t always go seamlessly in sports. If you don’t believe me, just ask the local high school basketball teams. The three area teams to make the state playoffs this year all suffered losses to state powers. Now, at first glance, most will say that “this is the nature of sports” and that “state tournaments should put you up against the best the state has to offer.” While these statements are true to a degree, when taking a closer look, you have to admit that the “out” games area teams faced were tough breaks.
The Mill Creek girls’ basketball team witnessed this Saturday in the 5-A state quarterfinals against Region 7 rival North Gwinnett. The No. 4 ranked Lady Bulldogs defeated Mill Creek twice in the regular season and won the Elite Eight match convincingly 68-43 at the University of West Georgia. It’s no secret that Region 7 is one of if not the toughest and deepest regions in 5-A girls basketball. Two of the four teams left — Norcross and North Gwinnett — are from Region 7 and all four of the teams in the lower portion of the bracket for the quarterfinals were from Gwinnett. Norcross, ranked No. 2 in the state, snapped county rival Parkview’s (from Region 8) 30-0 win streak Saturday in dominate fashion, winning 63-48. On the top part of the bracket, a mirror situation occurred, with Harrison taking on McEachern and North Cobb facing Hillgrove Saturday at Fort Valley State. All four schools represent Region 4-AAAAA. The Mill Creek boys fell in the second round when facing county team Shiloh on the road, but a win would have put the Hawks against Milton, arguably the state’s best team. In Class AA, the Jefferson boys saw their season come to an end against Greater Atlanta Christian. GAC finds itself with an advantage in most sports, being a private school that is able to be more selective and recruit athletes that public schools can’t get away with. Recently, several public schools in Class A threatened to leave the GHSA because of the unfairness between public and private schools. While the issue was resolved, there isn’t much anyone can do about GAC, which is one of few private schools in Class AA. The disadvantage between JHS and GAC was obvious, with eight players listed at 6foot-3 or taller, while Jefferson’s tallest player, Will Puckett, is 6-5 with nine players on the roster under 6-feet. As they say, that’s just the breaks. It comes with the territory and most of these situations are unpreventable, but never the less, it has to leave a bad taste in your mouth if you’re a fan on the wrong end of the “fairness scale.”
local college sports North Georgia baseball falls with walk-off FLORENCE, S.C. — Late rallies was the story of the day on Monday afternoon and it was Francis Marion who had the last laugh as they scored a pair of runs in the ninth to walk off with a 7-6 over 15th-ranked North Georgia at Cormell Field. The Saints fall to 10-5 overall with the series loss and 3-3 in league action, while the Patriots bounce back after suffering a sweep last weekend and improve to 12-8 overall and 4-5 in the Peach Belt Conference. The Saints appeared to be down and out heading to the ninth inning as they faced a 5-1 deficit. After a strikeout opened the inning, the floodgates opened for North Georgia as they strung together four of their seven hits on the day to get right back in the game. After the Saints erased a four-run deficit in the ninth, the Patriots had their own dramatics planned in the bottom of the frame, as a pair of hits fueled a two-run inning and walk-off win for Francis Marion. Reggie Weatherford brought home the first run of the inning with a single through the right side, and on the ensuing at-bat a passed ball sent Jarrod Reed racing home to secure the 7-6 win for the Patriots.
North Georgia rifle team defends title The North Georgia College & State University rifle team defended its team rifle championship, winning by more than 62 targets over a team of drill sergeants from Fort Benning at the Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence’s (MCOE) Rifle Championships on Feb. 22-24. The 18 members of the North Georgia Combat Shooting Team were among 12 teams and 85 individual participants competing. North Georgia’s Karl Knowlton took second place in the individual rifle championship competition. North Georgia team members are: Cadet Brent Anderson, Cadet Erin Baker, Cadet Paulson Chad, Cadet Allen Dennis, Cadet Clinton Harvin, Cadet David Hutto, Cadet Rhodes Jonathan, Cadet Paul Juhan, Cadet Karl Knowlton, Cadet Weston Lee, Cadet Timothy Lhota, Cadet Joshua Maniaci, Cadet Brooke Mazur, Cadet Michael Morgan, Cadet James Webb and Cadet Joran Word.
Piedmont lacrosse picks up first home win The Piedmont College lacrosse team won 24-2 in its first-ever home match against Alma College last week in Demorest. The Lions (2-1) opened the season with a loss at Randolph College, then rebounded for the program’s first win over Rhodes College. Wednesday, after a 6-0 first period, the Lions scored 11 more goals in the second to take a commanding lead. The defense allowed just two shots on goal, both saves by Dale Morely, to pull away for good. Piedmont set a school record for goals scored and a new low for goals allowed. Nicholas Green and Steve Blanchard had six and five goals, respectively, while Blanchard added four assists in the win. Max Rowse finished with four goals and three assists, while John Sumner Gantz added two goals and three assists. Patrick Ammons and Nick Leaf had two goals apiece in the effort.
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The Athens Bulldog Swim Club 14-year-old girls’ 4x100 yard relay team finished fourth in the recent USA Swimming State Championships held at the Georgia Tech Natatorium. The team was led by Annie Williamson, who is currently ranked No. 49 in the nation in the 50 free in her age group. Williamson and Anna Rose Moore both finished in the top five individually in the state in the 50 free finals. The same relay team also finished sixth in the 4x50 free relay. Pictured left to right: Kara Powell from Mill Creek High School, Camille Porter from Jefferson Middle School, Anna Rose Moore from North Oconee High School and Annie Williamson from Oconee County High School.
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JHS bounced back after slow start Jefferson was led by Austin Thompson with 16 points, but the senior was shutout in the first and fourth quarters of the game following his 34-point performance in the first round. Height came into play against GAC, who towers over the Jefferson lineup at nearly every position. “We’re giving away five or six inches at every position but the point guard position so if we play our game and they play theirs, even if we play great, they’re better than we are,” Dubose said. “That’s why they’re No. 1 in the state.” Despite the exit in the second round, Jefferson was able to accomplish some good things this year. The Dragons started slow, and came out of the Christmas break a disappointing 6-6. “We had just gotten beat by 30 plus points in back-to-back games in a Christmas tournament and we knew that we just weren’t playing well,” Dubose explained. The Dragons picked things up after the break and went 11-1 in Region 8B-AA play, with their lone loss coming against Elbert County. Jefferson beat Elbert in their first meeting 61-57 Jan. 10. “I think that win was the turning point in our season,” Dubose said. JHS took the No. 1 seed out of the south to the region tournament, where they fell to Dawson County in the finals. The Dragons hosted North Murray in the first
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Will Puckett puts up a shot over a North Murray defender in the first round of the state playoffs. round of the state tournament and beat the Mountaineers 68-50 thanks to Thompson’s 34-point showing. “Overall, I think we had a great year and I can’t say more about our seniors,” Dubose said.
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Kindergarten teacher has a love for learning West Jackson Primary School’s Diane Mergle is Jackson County’s Teacher of the Year Congratulations to Diane Mergele, an exceptional kindergarten teacher at West Jackson Primary School. Someone who is so passionate about reading, writing solving mathematics problems and believing in teaching the whole child deserves such a prestigious award. Diane has positive memories of her childhood – especially about her elFarah ementary school teachers. Not only did they teach her numbers, letters and the Bohannon days of the week, but they instilled in Columnist her a love for learning that aspired her to share it with young learners. “It was my own first teachers who inspired me to become a teacher and to do for others what they did for me,” Diane states. Her goal is to make a positive and lasting impact in a child’s life, just like she had in her own life. The classroom is an extremely important part of a child’s learning experience according to this teacher of the year. It is a place where very young children begin to feel comfortable going to school full time. “Not only does a teacher dry tears, give Band-aids, provide endless hours of comfort, educate first-time parents and teach, we bridge a gap that is often massive,” Diane informs.
“Not only does a teacher dry tears, give Band-aids, provide endless hours of comfort, educate first-time parents and teach, we bridge a gap that is often massive.” Diane Mergle Jackscon County Schools’ Teacher of the Year
Since older children have experience from previous years of school, kindergartners need comfort and support with a patient teacher and an inviting classroom. “I believe it’s the teacher’s responsibility to discover the level on which each child is performing and meet him or her on that level, provide academic instruction, support and motivation to help this child reach his or her full potential and be successful.” Each child is seen as an individual and is taught that all things are possible with a caring, knowledgeable teacher and hard work. Diane said she believes that her classroom is truly a wonderful place to be because of the qualities stated above. She values each child within the classroom community — everyone thrives on their differences and each boy and girl will know he or she is special. Diane’s classroom is full of support and love while everyone encourages one another, laughs and smiles together. She makes sure that academics motivate the children and meet each child’s needs. That way, everyone strives to meet high expectations and celebrates even the smallest successes every day. Diane sees and cares about her students beyond the year they are in her class. She truly cares about their success and, as stated earlier, hopes to instill a love for learning that will last throughout a child’s life. Her heart bursts with joy as she sees her first students enter adulthood. “It is an amazing feeling to have high school graduates go out of their way to visit a kindergarten teacher they haven’t seen in almost 10 years, just because they want to know they are a success,” says Diane proudly. This shows her that the love for learning she instilled so many years ago has remained strong and hopefully will stay that way. Diane received a Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia in 1994. Ever since she graduated, she taught kindergarten and focused on primary learners. She is constantly finding ways to better herself and others around her — she has accepted additional training and facilitated a variety of staff development courses. Diane has hosted several college interns and a student teacher as well as mentored new teachers. She has opened up her warm and cheery classroom for training purposes and observation while offering videos of herself teaching reading and writing. She is also an active member of several teams and learning communities — Jackson County’s Elementary Curriculum Team, her school’s Leadership team and the kindergarten grade level chair, to name a few. Diane Mergle’s contagious love for learning is strongly benefiting our children, future teachers and our community. Thank you!
“It is an amazing feeling to have high school graduates go out of their way to visit a kindergarten teacher they haven’t seen in almost 10 years, just because they want to know they are a success.” Diane Mergle Jackscon County Schools’ Teacher of the Year
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The Dr. L.C. Allen, located at 74 White St., in Hoschton, will be getting new life as the headquarters for the newly organized Hoschton Heritage Arts Council. Its mission is education and enhancement of visual and performing arts and preservation of history in Hoschton.
Art excitement builds Headquarters secured for new Hoschton Heritage Arts Council
Art event to draw downtowns together
By LEANNE AKIN lakin@clickthepaper.com
By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com
The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council has secured headquarters for its envisioned art classes, exhibitions, shows and performances. “I am pleased to announce that the Hometown Community Bank has accepted Jean Beck’s proposal for the HHAC to rent the Victorian home of Dr. L.C. Allen,” said Robbie Bettis, who was recently elected as Chairman of the Board for the HHAC. “ I am sure Martha [Martin] had a hand in there somewhere.” Martin, who serves on the Hometown Bank board of directors, is one of the organizers of the council as is Beck, who was elected as Vice Chairman of the Board. Beck will work out the details of the agreement with Robin Wyatt, owner of the Allen property.
Representatives from the Hoschton Heritage Arts Council and the Braselton Visitors Bureau met to begin what will be a collaborative effort to further designate the community as an art and antique destination.
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Oakwood woman’s book tells journey of secret Jewish sect By BRANDEE A. THOMAS Regional staff It isn’t uncommon to hear children in Sunday school sing, “This little light of mine. I’m gonna let it shine. Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine.” For many years, Julie Marlow and her family could not “let it shine,” at least not publicly. Her family’s religious history is complicated, but not unique. It’s rather common among the Sephardic Messianic Jewish, Marlow says. “Sephardic” is derived from the Hebrew name for Spain and “Messianic” refers to their belief in Jesus. “All throughout my childhood, I heard my parents and grandparents talk about how our family had always been persecuted. They would talk about how (our ancestors) had at one time come from Israel back when the tribes were scattered (as told in the Old Testament of the Bible),” said Marlow, an Oakwood resident and retired Gainesville State College instructor. “They ended up going to the area that is now Spain. After they got there, they were satisfied and happy until King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella wanted an all-Catholic country, so the Jews had to leave.” After leaving Spain, many of the former Israelites settled in parts of what are now New Mexico and Colorado. “After they got (to America), everything was fine until they started building their churches,” Marlow said. Catholicism was the main religion of the day, and when church leaders began creating religious statues, that didn’t go over well with Jews who felt the statues went against the Ten Commandments. Since their beliefs had expelled them first from Israel, then Spain, Marlow’s ancestors chose to take their faith “underground” to avoid further mistreatment. “They were very aware that they were not able to attend the (Catholic) churches, so they said the only thing they could do was to go underground and not let people know they existed,” Marlow said. “They started worshipping in their homes.” Once again in a land of Catholic
Julie Marlow shares the secrets of Sephardic Messianic families traveling from Israel to Spain to America worshippers, Marlow’s ancestors did everything they could avoid being deemed an outsider. “When people would recognize them, they would say, ‘There goes a
Jew.’ And they wondered how they knew,” Marlow said. “So they developed a system where
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Julie Marlow of Oakwood released her first book “Lift High the Banner, Secrets of a Sephardic Messianic Jewish Family Revealed.” Marlow is a retired librarian and instructor from Gainesville State College.
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“This is exciting news,” said Bettis. “We will definitely try to go over to the house at the end our next meeting on March 8. Thank you, Jean, for getting us into a great location and for getting us affordable rent.” The HHAC will get three months free “in exchange for minor repairs, cleaning, and general ‘fix-up’ to maintain and upgrade the looks and structure of the house. Other HHAC officers include Debra Swantek Brooks as Secretary and Astra Graham as Treasurer. Board of Directors serving for one year include Robbie Bettis, Dianne Blankenship and Martha Moore; for two years, Regie’ Kennedy, Astra Graham and Mia Rodriguez; and for three years, Carol Tanner, Jean Beck; Martha Martin, Donna Bailey and Debra Swantek Brooks. Sandra Stephens was elected as an ex officio member. To get a financial jumpstart to plans which include securing the Dr. L.C. Allen home, an Auction Extravaganza at Auction Ventures, is planned as a March 30 fundraiser. The event, with door prizes, a silent and live auction, will also benefit the Hoschton Historical Commission. Tickets for a pasta dinner on that evening will also be sold for the special event. Contact an HHAC member for tickets. Raffle tickets for several special prizes including pottery and a handcrafted bench may also be available at the March 17 Year One Community Yard Sale booth, the Braselton Antique and Garden Spring Festival on April 26-27, the May 5 Jackson Derby. Raffle winners may be revealed at Art Trax with proposed date of June 2.
Plans have been drafted for an upcoming Plein Air event that is to be added to the already popular Antique & Holiday Festival Oct. 27-28. The two groups agree this will be a great way to draw the two downtowns together as well as to highlight regional history. This event was recommended by a citizen to Braselton Town Manager & Clerk Jennifer Dees. En Plein Air is a French term that means “in the open air” and refers to painters who chose to do so outside. Festivals of this nature have become a phenomenon throughout the United States with well-known sites such as Aspen, Colo., and others even as close as Buford. Artists both local and visiting are invited to participate in capturing beautiful regional landscapes and historical architecture. Although the festival is traditionally strictly paintings, other mediums such as charcoal drawing and line drawing are accepted.
Auction Extravaganza is March 30
Event will be a draw for tourists, artists Participants, ages 16 and older, will be asked to have their canvases stamped by a festival official on the weekend prior to the judging, Oct. 1921. This and the turn-in location will most likely be at the HHAC’s new headquarters. The initial entry fee will be $25 with an addition $10 for added canvases. Artists, professional and amateur, will have until 6 p.m. on Thurday, Oct. 25, to find their outdoor scene and finish their canvas for expert judging. Winners will be announced on the evening of the Oct. 26 with a reception for prizes and recognition. This will work in accordance with the Antique & Holiday Festival allowing artists to also purchase a booth. The submissions to the Plein Air event will be in a separate area available for sale, should the artist desire. Organizers say this is something that the HHAC and the BVB believe will be a wonderful way to draw tourism and art lovers alike to the growing community.
JUSTGeorgia/CASA Day at the Capitol is held JUSTGeorgia partnered with the CASA network for the third year in a row to hold the JUSTGeorgia/CASA Day at the State Capitol. CASA Volunteers and “JUSTGeorgia” Coalition Members used their time wisely at the Capital Tuesday to promote adoption of “The Child Protection and Public Safety Act – a complete rewrite of the “Children’s Code for the State of Georgia.” Piedmont CASA Director Annette Bates led the local procession shown, left to right, CASA Annette Stanifer, Board Chair Tom Murphy, Director Annette Bates, CASA Abbigail Abraham, Board Member Cindy Phillips, District 31 Rep.Tommy Benton and Board Member Tim Cornelison. In addition to Rep. Benton, one-on-one time was spent with Sen. Frank Ginn
(District 47), and Sen. Butch Miller (District 49). Gov. and Mrs. Nathan Deal also posed for a group photo with the attendees. Starting off the third annual visit with a legislative briefing, attention was focused on promoting the Child Protection and Public Safety Act which divides the juvenile courts section into 12 clearly delineated articles to ensure that children’s cases can be dealt with in a more orderly fashion. Originally adopted in 1971 the changes to the new code will help define and provide the resources that the changes in our society over last 40 years require. CASA is central to fulfilling society’s most fundamental obligation by making sure a qualified, compassionate adult will fight for and protect a child’s right to be safe, to be
treated with dignity and respect and to learn and grow in the safe embrace of a lov-
ing family. You can lift up a child’s voice. A child’s life. For information on how
you can volunteer to make a difference in a child’s life, contact Annette Bates, Ex-
ecutive Director at 706-3876375 or annette@piedmontcasa.org.
Involvement in CASA connects mother, daughter For The Paper Being involved with Court Appointed Special Advocates doesn’t always include training as a CASA. For Faye Spicer of Jefferson, volunteer efforts as a board member for Piedmont CASA, which serves Jackson, Banks and Barrow counties, connect her with CASA. Spicer shared with fellow board member Bob Derrick that I has been on the board for CASA for a few years now but during that time her daughter was finishing up her degree at Georgia Gwinnett College and the family was preparing for her wedding. “Our discussions pretty much centered around those two huge events so my involvement with CASA was just something that we really didn’t discuss especially over the past year and a half with her living in Decatur and me in Jefferson,” said Spicer. However, when Kristen Rae Wyre thought of her mom, she thought of “Mentoring” in part because of the young lady she mentored for five years through Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring. Kristen Rae, along with the rest of the Sppicer family had fallen in love with Faye’s mentor. Now Kristen Rae adn her mother share involvement with CASA. “I can still remember the moment when Kristen Rae told me that she was applying for a volunteer position with CASA in her home town,” said Spicer. “The startled look on her face and the huge
“It was a great bonding moment when we both realized we shared a similar passion for the same cause.” Kristen Rae Wyre CASA volunteer in DeKalb County smile that followed said it all when I told her that I, too, was involved in CASA, not as a volunteer but as a board member for Piedmont CASA, which serves Jackson, Banks and Barrow counties. “I’m not surprised at all that Kristen Rae has found her place volunteering as a child advocate because helping others is just what she is all about,” said Spicer. “She truly is one of the most unselfish people that I know. It’s funny because just last week I told my husband that when I grow up I want to be just like Kristen Rae.” Spicer proudly shares here what daughter Kristen Rae wrote about her involvement with CASA. “I was first introduced to CASA through a close friend who mentioned the role CASA plays in lives of children and families. In fact, I was unaware of my mom’s involvement with CASA when I started applying for
a volunteer position with DeKalb County CASA. “It was a great bonding moment when we both realized we shared a similar passion for the same cause. I started CASA training classes in early October and was sworn in on Dec. 7 by the honorable Chief Judge Peagler of Dekalb County Juvenile Court. “Right now, I’m working on a case that involves a child who was originally removed from her home when she was
3 years old for sexual abuse and neglect. This child has been in the system for more than nine years, bouncing from foster home to institutional foster care, never finding a permanent resting place due to behavior issues, her mother showing up here and there with promises to get her life together and follow her case plan and defects in the Georgia child welfare system. “She is one of the sweetest 12-year-old girls I have
known and loves princesses, Beyonce and the color pink. “After collaborating with this child’s therapist, among others, we have set a goal to get the child permanently placed by the end of June, whether the placement is with the mother or with a permanent therapeutic foster family,” says Wyre. About this CASA Kristen Rae Wyre graduated from Georgia Gwinnett
College with a BS in Psychology and concentrations in Developmental Psychology and Neuroscience. She currently resides in Decatur with her husband, Hadley, where they are completing renovations on an old 1940’s home. She works as a Pre- and Post-Closer for Riley & Emert, Attorneys At Law. She enjoys dancing including Salsa and ballet, playing the piano, and spending time with her husband.
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Promises to the mentally unfit shouldn’t be forced Dear Margo: I am the only child of a 92-year-old mother. She’s growing increasingly feeble, mentally and physically, and wants me to promise I’ll never put her in a nursing home. I told her I would do everything humanly possible to keep her out of one, but I could not promise “never” because I don’t know what will happen in the next few years. Mom came unglued. She told me I was a horrible daughter, selfish, ungrateful — you get the picture. I still take care of her in her own home, but our relationship is now tense. What am I supposed to do? I am 50 and twice divorced with no children. I have to work to support myself, and I worry about having enough money for retirement. It’s hard juggling everything as it is. I basically have no life outside of her and my job. I don’t know how I would care for her 24 hours a day and still maintain my own physical and mental health.
Dear Margo I know what brought this on. Her 85-year-old brother recently developed fullblown Alzheimer’s and was put in a nursing home. He’s going downhill fast, and Mom attributes it to being in the home — not his age, not the Alzheimer’s. She has decided they could have cared for him at home if they’d wanted to. Should I ignore my principles and promise Mom I will never put her in a home, and then renege if it’s necessary? — Ramona Dear Ram: My feelings about situations like this are that an aged person with the mental flag at half-mast is not in a position to extract promises of this nature. (I am also in favor of ignoring requests of the dying that the
spouse never marry again, or that a daughter never sell the family home, etc.) I think when you’re gone, you don’t get a vote. In your mother’s situation, while I am sympathetic to the wish to remain at home, her thinking is not what you’d call clear, and her wishes should not be granted at the expense of your well-being. You have no sibs to help, limited resources and half of your life ahead of you. You sound heroic as it is. I would tell her what she wants to hear to keep her calm, but hope you do not sacrifice your life at the altar of a woman who has already lived longer than most people. — Margo, protectively Dear Margo: I recently suffered a miscarriage and am finding it difficult to deal with the “support” from family and friends who call and text. I hear things like “It happened for the best” or “It’s nature’s way of saying the baby wasn’t healthy” or
“This must be like when I had a pill-induced abortion.” And this really got my goat: “My arthritis feels much worse than your cramping.” Some of these things I know are true, and yet hearing them doesn’t make me feel better, because they just want me to be over it, and I’m not. All parties want the best for me, and I am probably overly sensitive now. I do know that my family and friends are not being malicious, but I could live without some of these comments. — Trying To Recover Dear Try: It is a truism that people often say dumb things with the best of intentions. It is difficult to know what to say sometimes. Try to cut them some slack, and tell yourself they want to be sympathetic but are just incapable of knowing how to pull it off. (As for the selfinvolved arthritis sufferer, well, solipsists are hopeless — because everything is all about them — so let that one go.) Make an effort to filter
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out the non-helpful remarks, and tell yourself that everyone calling is wishing you well, if clumsily. — Margo, comprehendingly Dear Margo: I work at a place of higher education. At lunchtime, faculty members sit together in the staff room and shoot the breeze. The problem is that one person likes to take the conversation to inappropriate places. He is charismatic and well liked by the higher-ups at our small institution. But many of his comments are more than likely in violation of the sexual harassment policy: “tits” and strippers are not uncommon topics. There is no system for reporting him anonymously. The lunchroom is so small that there’s no way I could just move to the far side. My only options are to a) eat in my office every day, which would be a bit sad, as I enjoy the company of many of the other folks or b) eat later than everyone else, which
on principle I don’t think I should have to do. Is there a one-liner I could use with this 45-year-old teenage boy that would get my point across without making me seem prudish? — Speechless Dear Speech: Are you the only woman to find this man gauche? If not, maybe you could all sign a (friendly) note to him. If you are the only one whose sensibilities are bruised, I am a big believer in humor to defuse touchy situations. I would say, “Oh, Jack, that kind of talk is for poker games with the guys.” If the elderly teenage boy doesn’t take the hint, you have two choices: ignore him, or go to his superior. — Margo, pragmatically 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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Holly Springs United Methodist will host Marlow’s March 11 book reception they took coded surnames of something in nature, or a city or town. That way, they could identify themselves (as Sephardic Messianic Jews) without asking, but others wouldn’t know.” Marlow’s maiden name was Cordova, Spanish town. The families also gave up their native language, known as “Ladino,” or Judeo-Spanish. According to the Foundation for the Advancement of Sephardic Studies and Culture, “Ladino” is the spoken and written Hispanic language of Jews of Spanish origin. Ladino did not become a specifically Jewish language until after the expulsion from Spain in 1492 - it was merely the language of their province.” Even as more faiths established roots in America, Marlow’s ancestors still were without an official church home. “When they went to Christian churches, they weren’t welcome because they were Jews,” Marlow said. “Because they believed in Jesus, when they went to (traditional) Jewish synagogues, they weren’t welcome there either. “They assimilated, yet they kept to themselves.” Even during her childhood, the shroud of secrecy continued. “They would tell us kids that we weren’t supposed to tell a stranger about our beliefs or that we were Jews,” Marlow said. “We couldn’t call our holidays by the Jewish names, so we called them by the Biblical names celebrated (privately in our homes) in our own way. “Sometimes our own neighbors would tattle on us and eventually, somebody would come to our door and ask if we were Jewish. We wouldn’t deny it, but we would (downplay it).” Like recipes and family heirlooms, religious vigilance was handed down from generation to generation. “We had our own little church in our home. It started with my family, then it grew with our friends and neighbors who were also Messianic Jews,” Marlow said. “When the congregation got bigger and we did (meet in an established church), we could never go in as a congregation of Jewish believers. We didn’t have a formal name; we just went in and had church.” As an adult, Marlow became curious about the origins of the oral family stories of fleeing Israel and Spain, and the reasoning behind all the secrecy. Although her research started out as a family genealogy project, it grew into a history of the entire community. The finished work, “Lift High the Banner: Secrets of a Sephardic Messianic Jewish Family Revealed” was published last fall. It is available through Barnes and Noble and Amazon. Holly Springs United Meth-
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The cover of the book “Lift High the Banner: Secrets of a Sephardic Messianic Jewish Family Revealed” by Julie Marlow of Oakwood. odist Church in Pendergrass, is holding a reception March 11 to celebrate the release of the book. “At first, the stories I would hear as a child were unbelievable, but I knew (my elders) were fearful of something, so I wondered if it could be true,” Marlow said. “When I started interviewing the older people, at first they didn’t want to tell me anything. They’d kept these secrets for 500 years, so when they finally shared their stories with me, they were very emotional.” Marlow’s family questioned why she was doing the unthinkable - committing
their oral history to paper for all the world to see. “I had to tell them this is history, it’s not personal. It is about my family, but it is the history of people who lived so long ago,” Marlow said. “It’s about their names and their language and their beliefs and holidays that have been kept all these years. I am a direct descendant; I lived it. I spoke the language, but we’re losing it fast. “I was afraid that no one would remember this history. After (my generation) died off, I was afraid that no one would know we existed.”
Book reception When: 2-3 p.m. March 11 Where: Holly Springs United Methodist Church, 7441 Holly Springs Road, Pendergrass How much: Free Contact: 706-367-8492
Kevin and Anna Welch of Hoschton are proud to announce the birth of their second daughter, Jodi Lynn Welch, who was born Wednesday Feb. 22, 2012, at Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville. Her grandparents are Marsha Farris and the late Joe Farris, Lynn Blum of Melbourne, Fla., and Jim and Carolyn Welch of Tallahassee, Fla. Her great-grandparents are Jim and Caroyl Reichling of Lawrenceville. She joins a big sister, Jessie.
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SUPERSERVICE 290-Warehouse Global Equipment Company, a HIGH VOLUME, FAST PACED, distribution center in Buford has an immediate opening for a WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR Will manage the activities of order pickers and dock associates in both small package and LTL environments. Responsibilities include training, performance assessment, work assignments and recognition/disciplinary actions. Ideal Candidate should have the following: 5 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse setting, a high level of computer proficiency, exceptional communication skills, an the ability to manage multiples priorities. Great Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k, Onsite Fitness Center, Employee Discounts, etc. Fax resume to: 678-969-6343 Email resumes to: gecrecruiter@globalindustrial.com. or apply online at globalindustrial.iapplicants.com. EOE M/F/D/V WAREHOUSE OPERATOR 1 Position needed for Warehouse Operator. Some computer skills are needed, operate a forklift, legible handwriting, attentive at picking and recording information, some overtime is required. Keep a clean work environment. Land O' Lakes Purina Feed is an Equal Opportunity Employer and enforces a drug free workforce. Apply in person at 1125 Purina Drive, Gainesville, Georgia 30501 Monday thru Friday, 8am to 3pm.
Stuff 300 310-Appliances WASHER & DRYER, Kenmore, Exc cond $250. 770-983-1507
345-Furniture BEDROOM SUITE, Burlington, dresser mirror, big chest (armoire) King Size headboard with lighted bridge and two side cabinets. $1,000 OBO, call 770-538-0809.
345-Furniture King Sleep Number Bed -i8 Series. 1 yr. old, practically brand new. Always covered w/mattress pad. Dual pumps/ dual controls. New $3600; asking $2500 770-540-2929 MOVING! Selling furniture! Beautiful entertainment center. Lighted on both sides $199; Futon (sofa/bed) Like new condition High quality, heavy and well made $99; Nice sofa no stains, rips or tears, heavy sturdy $99. 706-654-1234 QUEEN SETPillow-top, Brand New! $175. Still in plastic 678-617-7353
350-Guns SKS GUN, 7.62 x 39 w/ bayonet, 50 rounds of ammo, 2 clips, $300. Bobby/706-973-0662
357-Lawn Equipment RIDING MOWER, Craftsman, 42 in. cut, 15.5 HP, good cond., $350; Snapper RIDING MOWER, 8 HP, 30 in. cut, $250; Honda SELF-PROPELLED MOWER, good cond., $150. 678-943-7436
365-Misc. For Sale MOVING VARIOUS ITEMS FOR SALE Buy From Me, Very Reasonable. Have Your Own Yard Sale 251-377-0482 YAMAHA GAS GOLF CART. GOOD CONDITION. $1500 706-878-6025
380-Pets & Supplies BOSTON TERRIER 3yr old, male. Free To Good Home. 706-265-7071 706-265-8718 King Charles Spaniel /Bishon Frise. (Designer Dog) male, 11mos, solid white. To Good Home $250/ cash 770-572-5145 ROTTWEILER Pups, AKC, Ready for new home. $800 ea. 706-356-2253 SHIH-TZU Pups. CKC. 6 wks old. 1st shots & wormed. $250 & $300. 706-491-2311 or 706-491-2436
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415-Business Property for Rent
530-House for Sale - East Hall
735-Autos for Sale
5,000+sq.ft.- $1000 mo/(neg) $150 dp. 2528 Old Cornelia Hwy. 770-532-2137
FOR SALE by owner 3bd/2br house on 2 acres. $66,000. With additional acres available at $5000 per acre. Or for rent $800/mo deposit req. 770-503-4220
BUICK 1999 Century. 4dr, V6. Needs engine work. $500. 770-540-0894
COMMERCIAL BLDG 10,000 sq ft., 4000 State Hwy 17 Clarksville GA . Has office space, AC/ heat & lots of parking. 770-716-1409
420-Condos For Rent Gainesville 2BR/ 2.5BA Hidden Cove Fin bsmt, Deck & Patio. $750mo; No pets. www.callapartments.com 770-287-1456 3/2 Quiet, Sardis $795m 770-654-1767 770-250-0174
425-Duplexes For Rent 1BR $425; 3BR $745 In City. Rents fast 678-637-4052 2BR Oakwood- $660 www.callapartments.c om. 770-287-1770 Oakwood- 2/1.5,yrd, safe, C/H/A $605645. 678-357-5044
435-Houses for Rent Unfurnished $348 Moves You In! $0 application fee. Free Rent until April 1st. Expires 2/29/12. 3BR/2BA Homes, All appls. incld. Call SUN HOMES 888-246-2803 countrysidelakelanier.com EHO WAC 2/3BR Charming Lakefront w/fireplace Great location $985$1250. 770-539-4400 3BR/1BA - $450. Exit 20 off I-985. 706-974-3360 3BR/2BA- $850 & $950. Butch Hodges Properties, Inc. 770-540-0417 4/2 Murrayville, Imed occ. $1200m + sec. 302-353-0053 4022 SUTTON RD. N. Hall, 3/2, $750m + dep. 770-354-9505 4BR/1.5BA C/H/A $755 + dep. 678-316-6721
YORKIE- $175 Housebroken 912-674-7549
Homes & Rentals 400 405-Apartments Furnished 1BR, City. $500. Owner/Agent 770-315-8866
410-Apartments Unfurnished $599 Moves U In! Brandon Place Apt 2BR/2BA $675 mo 2BR/1.5BA $675 mo Efficiency $475 mo Spring Valley Apt 1BR/1BA $600 up 2BR/2BA $725 up Brookwood Apts 2BR/1BA $650 mo 1BR/1BA $550 mo 678-779-2687 1, 2,3 BR ‘s starting at $475. inclds. pool 770-536-0508 1-4BR Oakwood, $525 & up. Visit us at www.callapartments. com 770-287-1770 1BR/1BA $500, Dwntn. 404-643-8302 2 & 3 BedroomsStarting at $500. 770-536-7275 2BR/1BA Apt- Sardis area. $675/mo. Utils incld. 770-634-7099 Chestatee Schools 3/1, $600/m + dp. No pets. 770-654-2881 Chestatee Schools 3/1, $600/m + dp. No pets. 770-654-2881 CITY Nice-1BR APT, W/D Conn., $500/mo 404-252-3325 G’VILLE- Special! 1&2bd. $500-610. No pet 678-677-1898 Ivy Manor- Studio. $420. 770-614-8804; 770-967-9823 LOFT STUDIO APT, Downtwn in Jackson Bldg. All utils & cable furn., $675. Call Lanier/404-202-7290
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Oakwood- 2/1.5,yrd, safe, C/H/A $605$645. 678-357-5044
575-Mobile Homes for Sale 1982 MOBILE HOME, 14 x 54, Eastern, 2BR/2BA, must be moved, $3,000. 404-217-0815
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COVERED BOAT DOCK, 34’ L x 23’ W, single slip (9’ W x 24’ L), lockable enclosed area (15’ x 8’), ramp not included, $500 obo. 770-654-6713
610-RVs & Travel Trailers COACHMAN 1995 Santara, Class C Motorhome. 34ft. Great Cond. Only 34k miles. Ready To Go! $9500. 770-967-6884 or 678-346-6106 LEXINGTON 2004 C Class w/ slide, 27 Ft, Ford 450 V-10, like new, loaded, low mi, NADA $42,000. Sell $34,000 obo. 706-745-1852 MONTANA 2004. 5th Wheel. 32’, 3 slides Very Good Cond. $17,000. 770-532-3972 TITANIUM 2005 5th Wheel, 3 slides, W/D, central Vac., new tires, & many extras, $22,900 obo. 772-321-2071 706-200-6317 UNICOI SPRINGS CAMP RESORT Helen, GA- Have 2 memberships available for $2000/each; 2012 dues already paid. 706-247-1704
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705-All Terrain Vehicles
Clermont 2BR. Free heat/water/trash $650 770-654-4073
WANTED Reliable late model car with lower milage for my son. Looking around $2,500$3,000. Call (678-516-4833) or email (charles@personalityselling.com).
E. HALL, 3/1.5. brick, nice n’borhood $700 mo. 770-654-7885 LRG 3/2.5 on prvt lake in City. No pets. $875. 770-533-1770
Oakwood 3BR/2BA No pets. $750; $500 dep. 770-532-7134
445-Lake Homes for Rent DREAMY Lrg White House w/deep water dock. 678-804-2468
455-Mobile Home Sites for Rent RV LOT- Ext. Stay. $350/mo inclds all utils. Full hook-ups 678-250-6465
460-Mobile Homes for Rent 2/1-$125/wk; We pay $100 toward utils. No pets 770-289-9142 3/2 RABBITTOWN $620 +dep. No pets. 770-714-1992 3/2- Good Cond Near Lula. Banks cty. $650; $500dp. water incld 770-861-8202 E. Hall- 3BR. priv lot, remod’ld. No pets. 770-869-0530 770-654-3767 Starting at $85/wk 2&3BR, N. & S. Hall & Gainesville. 770-534-7596
ROOMMATE- Furnished room, all utils, inclds internet & dish. Private entrance, fenced house. $350 Ira, 770-531-9101
FORD 1966 Mustang Coupe 289 with 3 speed. Automatic. Runs very good. Solid car in great shape. $7500.00 Call 706-768-6136 after 5:00 p.m. weekdays. Anytime weekends.
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ENGINE & TRANSGM 5.0- In Car. Can hear run. Re-mfg eng w/15k mi. $650. 706-499-8063; 706-776-3318
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Homes & Real Estate 500 521-House for Sale - By Norton 5bdrm/3 bath, 2 car garage, Almost 2 acres, $104,900 100%Financing Thru USDA. Call Ricky Lewallen The Norton Agency 770-654-7922
525-House for Sale - City 4BR/2BA - 4 sided brick ranch. Kitchen w/breakfast area, formal Liv & Dininig rooms, lrg Family rm w/built-in book cases, hardwood flrs, full bsmt, 2 car gar. Priced to sell at $119,000. Call Owner 770-843-6277
LINCOLN 2003 Town Car, Cartier Edition silver, $9,999. MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200
745-Import Autos HONDA 1993 Civic, 4dr sedan, black w/ gray cloth, $1,499 Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 HONDA 2009 Accord EXL V-6. 1 owner, 32K easy mi, spoiler, moonroof, garaged, heated seats, adult driven, leather. Like new. $18,900 770-654-3694 LEXUS 1998 LS400, champagne color w/ tan lthr, $1499 down. Call Dan for this deal. Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988
MAZDA 2011 3, silver, auto, pwr pkg, $14,999. MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 MERCEDES BENZ 1998 C-280, silver w/ gray lthr, A/T, $6,989. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 NISSAN 1998 Maxima. Very Good cond. Michelins, sunrf, Bose, leather. $5200. 706-654-4676
750-Motorcycles YAMAHA 2008- YZF 250. New: Xmas 2010. Asking $2400. 770-540-6295
755-Sport-Utility Vehicles
BUICK 2004 Rainier, blue, lthr, nav., roof, 1 owner, $8,777. MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 CHEVY 2002 Avalanche, red, w/ black lthr, 4x4, A/T, & more Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988
735-Autos for Sale BUICK 2001 Century $699 down. Schedule a test drive. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 BUICK 2007 Lucerne CXL. White, Exc. Cond. 22,476 miles. Estate item. For additional information contact Alice Brock, Regions Trust 770-503-2639. alice.brock@regions. com - Sealed bids accepted at 303 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, 3rd floor, Gainesville, GA 30501
CADILLAC 2001 DTS, bronze, moon roof, leather. $9,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200
470-Rooms for Rent Efficiencies $115/wk & up incls. utils/ cable. 770-539-2938
CORVETTE 2000. Convt. blk on blk, $19,000/negot. 54k, 770-540-6295
710-Antique Cars/Trucks
465-Roommates Wanted BE$T $400 Fur Br, all priv + Extras. MEN. Oakwd. 770-530-1110
CHRYSLER 2002 PT Cruiser, limited, white, lthr. $6,777 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200
605-Boats & Marine
Chestnut Mtn 4BR/ 3BA. Appls. $1100/ mo 770-654-9338
N.Hall- 2BR/1BA. $650mo, dep req’d. 678-410-3599 YORKIE Puppies, CKC, Only $650! Contact Jessica @ 678-316-3820 Or bulldog.nation@att.net Serious Callers Only Please!!
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CADILLAC 2007 CTS, black, luxury, mnrf, $17,555. MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200
CADILLAC 2009 DTS gold, lthr, allloys, CD player. $17,111 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 CHEVY 1995 Corvette, white w/ black lthr, 350 engine, A/T, & cold air. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988
CHEVY 2004 Tahoe, Beige, $9,222. MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200 FORD 2000 Expedition XLT, blue w/ tan cloth, 3rd row seat. $499 down. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 JEEP 2002 Wrangler. Lifted, oversized whls & tires, roll cage $10,995 Call Dan Jim Waters Motors 770-532-6988 JEEP 2004 Wrangler. Tan w/ tan cloth, A/T, cold air. $995 down Call Dan Jim Waters Motors 770-532-6988
KIA 2012 Sorento LX, pw, pl, like new, $21,999 MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200
765-Trucks
CHEVY 1995- 14’ Box Truck. 2 owners. Exc Cond. $4800/obo. 770-503-5036 DODGE 2005 Dakota, Ext cab, red w/ gray cloth. $999 down. Call Dan Jim Waters Motor 770-532-6988 DODGE 2005 Ram. Quad Cab. 4.7L, V8, 161k, 1 owner, Good cond. $6000/obo. 706-864-2297 FORD 1993 F-250 2WD Diesel. Ext cab, 86k. Farm Truck. $4800. 706-652-3132 FORD 1995 F-150 XL, 4WD, auto, air, Clean, Runs Good. 126k. $5500. 770-540-2106
CHEVY 2010 Cobalt, blue, great gas, $12,777. MOSS ROBERTSON Call Today 770-535-2200
770-Vans CHEVY 1998 Cargo Van. 2500. New V8, $3500. 770-540-6295
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The Paper | Thursday, March 8, 2012
Finance courses for aspiring entrepreneurs offered statewide By Denise Horton University of Georgia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences
banks or other lending agencies,” Rupured said. “In addition, there’s the reality that it can Before starting a business, it’s easily take six months to a year essential that entrepreneurs before a new business has any have their personal finances in income. You have to be certain order, said University of Georgia that you can continue to pay consumer economics specialist your home mortgage and buy Michael Rupured. He and other groceries during that time.” faculty in the UGA College of Rupured will be joined by Family and Consumer Sciences housing and consumer economwill offer workshops on personal finance throughout Georgia ics professor Joan Koonce and during the next several months. family and consumer sciences Cooperative Extension agents for “You may have the greatest the free workshops. During the idea in the world for a business, four-hour sessions, participants but if your personal finances will learn to set and achieve are in disarray or if your credit financial goals, plan their perscores are too high, it’s almost sonal spending, work effectively impossible to get funding from with banks and other financial
institutions, learn about credit, plan for the unexpected and take steps to protect their personal assets.
March workshops
“These workshops are not designed to help entrepreneurs get their business started,” Rupured said. “Instead, they’re designed for people who understand that starting a new business is a tremendous undertaking and who understand the importance of having their personal finances in order before taking on the additional risks of business loans.”
April workshops
For more information on the workshops, go to www.fcs.uga. edu/ext/econ/mm.php.
• Valdosta – March 8 • Dublin – March 13 • Thompson – March 15 • • • •
Athens – April 3 Sandersville – April 12 Bainbridge – April 17 McDonough – April 26
May workshops
• Americus – May 15 • Griffin – May 29
June workshops • • • • •
Marietta – June 5 Swainsboro – June 5 Statesboro – June 12 Fulton County – June 13 Waycross – June 19
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